housing

Spoke about improving data collection methods for the rental rights program hotline and advocated for rigorous systems to support housing policy decisions.

Advocated for the creation of a land use and housing commission to handle upcoming state housing bills and educate the public on development impacts.

Suggested that the city improve its data collection and intake questionnaires regarding landlord-tenant disputes, utilizing AI analysis to better address rental housing issues before formal disputes arise.

Expressed concern that the four-story building is too tall for the neighborhood and that street parking is already inadequate.

Expressed opposition to the Hermosa Avenue project due to excessive height, four stories, loss of oak trees, and lot coverage.

Raised concerns about driveway placement, potential crashes, parking deficits, and building height.

Supported the project, praising the architect's handling of a difficult sloping site and noting the project provides extra parking stalls.

Objected to the project due to loss of light, privacy issues for adjacent bedroom windows, and increased traffic and density.

Supported the project in principle while acknowledging neighbor concerns about property values and neighborhood character.

Expressed appreciation for the oak tree preservation but suggested a Craftsman design style to match neighborhood stones.

Urged approval of the housing project, arguing that supply constraints drive up housing costs and that new housing benefits the community.

Strongly supported the project on behalf of Glendale YIMBY, urging immediate approval to address the housing crisis.

Spoke on behalf of the neighborhood association, supporting the project conditionally if adequate landscaping and privacy screening are provided.

Expressed full support for the modern design, affordable housing addition, and proximity to mass transit and local shopping.

Expressed strong opposition to the four-story height, traffic congestion, and destruction of mature oak trees.

Praised the Spanish Colonial design and family-sized three-bedroom units, urging approval.

Agreed with prior testimony regarding the excessive scale and tree removal on Hermosa Avenue.

Expressed concern about building height, driveway safety, and parking congestion on behalf of neighboring residents.

Expressed frustration with delays in the review process and urged the board to approve housing quickly during a crisis.

Suggested creating special housing programs and a volunteer disability accessibility committee to ensure older and newer apartments are upgraded for people with disabilities.

Criticized high rental prices in affordable housing projects and questioned council priorities regarding housing versus bikes.

Spoke through an Armenian interpreter about the heavy burden of paying high rent in low-income housing.

Inquired about staff responsiveness and asked whether households currently holding Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) qualify for direct assistance under the GRASP program.

Suggested that the rehabilitated facility include wheelchair-accessible units without bathtubs and with proper rolling shower capabilities.

Advocated for city attention and county funding to assist 188 households, including domestic violence survivors, facing housing loss when emergency vouchers expire.

Spoke through an Armenian translator about his personal housing struggles as an 85-year-old resident facing eviction after his wife's passing.

Expressed support for Emergency Housing Voucher applicants and emphasized the real human stakes involved in housing bureaucracy.

Urged the council to take action to prevent elderly residents from becoming unhoused and praised council autonomy in funding local needs.

Expressed frustration through a translator over emergency housing voucher expirations and age restrictions that exclude younger low-income residents.

Stated she is an EHV recipient facing voucher expiration and asked the council to allocate Measure A funds to provide rental assistance for all 188 affected households.

Called for expanded housing budget allocations to support all emergency housing voucher recipients rather than only a small fraction.

Advocated for housing and transit, urging the council not to delay upzoning around BRT stops and arguing that multi-family housing and apartments are beneficial.

Congratulated candidates on election day, compared housing voucher challenges to bike lane alignment, and supported ethics oversight.

Expressed concern about city staff questioning senior citizens regarding Section 8 records and urged an investigation into historical files.

Expressed ongoing frustration regarding Section 8 housing vouchers and historical fund disbursements over the past six months.

Inquired about applying for Section 8 housing assistance and expressed concern over property tax burdens.

Voiced concerns about the short two-week deadline for the GRASP program and urged staff to pursue federal funding pathways for emergency housing vouchers.

Discussed HUD funding cuts, density bonus waivers, and accessibility barriers for disabled residents seeking city housing services.

Raised concerns about political endorsements by council members regarding housing advocates, and thanked code compliance staff for assistance.

Proposed the creation of a specialized multifamily housing commission trained in critical thinking and data analysis to resolve landlord-tenant issues.

Expressed frustration over discovering her housing voucher is temporary after refusing another housing benefit she waited 11 years for.

Shared her personal struggle of facing eviction after acting as a caregiver and being told her emergency housing voucher is now temporary.

Discussed federal cuts to HUD under DOGE and highlighted how soaring market rents and landlords charging maximum rates under vouchers impact tenants.

Argued that Glendale should adopt a federal waiver to put EHV families on the Section 8 waitlist, comparing Glendale unfavorably to Long Beach and urging concrete action over waiting.

Expressed financial hardship regarding low-income housing rent and delays in receiving Section 8 assistance.

Raised questions regarding federal housing voucher administration, administrative plan timelines, and financial compliance.

Emphasized the need for accessible housing modifications for people with disabilities, such as zero-barrier showers, and urged coordination with new state leadership.

Criticized affordable housing lotteries and high rents, supporting tenants burdened by rent increases.

Called in to support civilian leadership on the Housing Authority board and expressed disagreement with past policy positions taken by Councilmember Brotman.

Expressed concern over the 11-week gap since housing vouchers were last discussed, impending May deadlines, administrative cost percentages compared to caps, and the use of Measure A funds.

Raised concerns about unlawful rent increases proposed by property management at Metro Loma low-income housing.

Expressed concern over low housing production numbers relative to the regional allocation and urged the city to lower inclusionary zoning requirements and adopt density bonuses to encourage development.

Questioned fire zone determinations and expressed concern over emergency vehicle response times and severe historical traffic gridlock on Foothill Boulevard.

Expressed strong opposition to the 5-story project, stating it is too large for the community, blocks mountain views, causes fire evacuation and traffic hazards, and provides too few affordable units for the concessions granted.

Argued that the project violates state laws regarding evacuation planning (AB 747 and AB 478) and fails to address severe fire safety and sewer capacity issues, urging the hearing officer to deny the plan.

Shared time to oppose the project, noting he has lived in La Crescenta for 50 years and that high-density developments create safety and security issues.

Expressed opposition as a resident living across from the site, citing excessive building height, traffic hazards, and electrical infrastructure concerns.

Highlighted severe local traffic bottlenecks, lack of police and fire resources, and dangerous evacuation routes out of the foothills.

Raised concerns about traffic congestion on New York Avenue, school traffic from Clark Magnet High School, and inadequate infrastructure to support 87 units.

Spoke in strong support of the project, arguing that the region desperately needs housing, the site is near transit and schools, and state laws like AB 130 mandate approval.

Expressed disappointment over the lack of community outreach by the developer and warned that driveway placement will cause traffic backups on Foothill Boulevard.

Called the 5-story building a monstrosity that will ruin neighborhood character and criticized unchecked housing and ADU density in Glendale.

A 73-year resident of New York Avenue who warned about impossible evacuation times during wildfires and worsening fire insurance availability.

Stated that the project is under-parked and will worsen traffic congestion and safety hazards near Clark Magnet High School and New York Park.

Stated that the project will devastate the community and worsen already severe parking shortages.

Argued that the project does not qualify for a statutory CEQA exemption because it will cause significant traffic and public safety impacts, and urged the city to require full environmental review.

A fourth-generation local resident who described dangerous student driving and heavy school bus traffic blocking the proposed driveway location four times a day.

Expressed deep concern over disaster evacuation logistics for schools and residents, noting police and fire presence is already stretched thin.

Stated he generally supports housing but opposes this project due to fire and flood zone risks and incompatible 5-story height in a low-density mountain community.

Argued that good planning requires height transitions, warning that a 5-story building creates an unwanted wall effect and obstructs mountain views.

Expressed gratitude to the city and housing advisors for extending emergency housing vouchers and local services.

Inquired about a lack of response regarding Section 8 and low-income housing issues.

Raised concerns about families losing emergency housing vouchers and urged the city to review federal transition options.

Asked for direct assistance from the city regarding housing and disability support issues.

Advocated for urban infill housing, supported the Central Avenue project, and discussed transit improvements and bus shelters.

Spoke on behalf of families facing homelessness due to expiring emergency housing vouchers and urged caseworker support.

Shared personal struggles with housing insecurity and rent subsidy program expirations for vulnerable residents.

Expressed concern over light pollution from digital signs and supported large-scale housing to address shortages.