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This publication is brought to you by Mayor Paula Devine, and City Councilmembers Ara Najarian, Vrej Agajanian, Ardy Kassakhian, and Daniel Brotman.
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 Applications Open for Landlord/Tenant Ad-Hoc Committee
The City of Glendale is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the newly established Landlord/Tenant Ad-Hoc Committee.
Those interested in serving on the Landlord/Tenant Ad-Hoc Committee will need to complete an application by going to the following link.
Extension on Comment Period for GWP’s Partially Recirculated Draft EIR for the Proposed Grayson Repowering Project
On August 9, 2021, Glendale Water and Power published the Partially Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (PR-DEIR) for the Proposed Grayson Repowering Project at www.GraysonRepowering.com for a 98-day comment period. The PR-DEIR for the Proposed Project examines two new project alternatives, provides project updates to the environmental impact report analysis, including an update on Cultural and Paleontological Resources impacts, and adds the analysis of Energy and Wildfire environmental impact categories.
The PR-DEIR is available for public review. Details can be found here. The deadline to submit comments on the PR-DEIR is Monday, November 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. .
 Annual Purple Tie Awards & Lighting of City Hall
YWCA Glendale & Pasadena, along with the Glendale Commission of the Status of Women, invite you to the 3rd Annual Purple Tie Awards, honoring men who are working to end domestic violence in our community. On October 7, at 6:00 pm, we will gather on the front steps of Glendale City Hall, 613 E. Broadway, to recognize Pastor Todd Leonard, Sergeant Aaron Zeigler, and Mher Baghdasaryan for their work in supporting survivors and building a culture committed to ending domestic violence. The awards program will be followed by the lighting of City Hall in purple in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees will follow public health guidance to ensure our community's safe participation (masks and social distancing).
 Homeless Continuum of Care Landlord Incentive Program
Glendale Parks is offering a monetary incentive to encourage landlord participation in various housing programs offered by the Glendale Homeless Continuum of Care (CoC).
For more information, please contact Arsine Isayan, Sr. Administrative Analyst, at (818) 548-2000 or arisayan@glendaleca.gov.
 Artsakh Creative Program | Applications Closing Soon!
Retailers are invited to apply to participate in the Artsakh Creative Pilot Program, consisting of a short-term rental of City-owned commercial tenant space on Artsakh Ave. Applications close on October 15, 2021, at 5 PM PST.
Halloween Recycling Tips
Here are some Green Halloween Tips for your family and friends:
1. Decorations —Instead of buying materials for decorations, gather supplies, arts and crafts throughout the year. Examples include:
- Turn stockings with runs into spider-webbing
- Turn cardboard boxes into tombstones
2. Costumes — Make your own!
- Let your kids' imaginations run wild! Make a game of turning old clothes into costumes.
3. Reuse — Reuse as much as you can from year to year. Instead of throwing away an old box or bag, use it to gather all your decorations and keep them for next year.
4. Treats — Buy locally produced foods, candies and treats. Look for goodies with minimal packaging and/or those made packaged in recycled materials.
5. Pumpkins —Buy pumpkins from local farms or farmers' markets.
6. Jack-o-lanterns — Don't throw away all the goodies from inside your pumpkin. Toast the seeds for tasty treats. Make pumpkin pie or muffins with the fruit - or compost it.
7. Compost and Recycle — From party food to treats to pumpkins, consider composting all organic matter and recycling other items.
Contact recycle@glendaleca.gov for your recycling and composting questions.
Have a safe Halloween!
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Glendale Train Station 1st/Last Mile Regional Improvements Project
The Glendale Transit Center (GTC) 1st/Last Mile Regional Improvements Project is complete! The GTC is approximately 1/4 mile from a rapid transit hub at Los Feliz Road and San Fernando Road, with direct connectivity to Downtown Glendale and growing commercial, industrial, and medical employment centers. The project improvements provide critical access for residents and regional commuters between residential and commercial destinations. Pavement rehabilitation, traffic signal upgrades, and the planting of new trees were part of the scope of work, as well as improving facilities and wayfinding signage for bicyclists, pedestrians, and disabled persons.
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 Save the date for Dia de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead!
Join us for our annual Dia de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead Celebrations at Glendale Central Library at the Glendale Central Library on November 6 from 3:00pm -7:00 pm.
Participate in the community altar by bringing your offerings to the Central Library from November 1 - November 5, 2021. For questions about the alter offerings, please contact Guillermo Garcia via email at jugarcia@glendaleca.gov.
Click here for more information about this program.
Glendale’s Biogas Renewable Generation Project Hearing
The Biogas Renewable Generation Project will generate approximately 12 megawatts of renewable green energy for the City of Glendale on a three-acre portion of the City landfill. The Proposed Project would beneficially utilize the naturally recurring landfill gas locally without having to transport the gas offsite. This naturally occurring renewable fuel will generate electric energy for local consumption.
The planning commission will conduct a virtual hearing in the City Council Chambers located at City Hall on October 6, 2021 at 5:00 P.M. regarding the notice of intent to certify the final environmental impact report.
The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed here. For public comments and questions during the meeting, call (818) 937-8100.
For more information, visit http://glendalebiogasgeneration.com/
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Thanksgiving and Winter Camps 2021
We are proud to offer our annual seasonal camps, Thanksgiving and Winter Camps, at Pacific Community Center and Sparr Heights Community Center. The camps will provide a safe place and opportunity for campers to play, discover, and learn. Campers will engage in food activities, science experiments, arts & crafts, individual sports, dance, and more!
Registration for Thanksgiving Camp is now open!
Registration for Winter Camps will begin on Monday, November 4, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at www.myglendaleparks.com, or in person at each camp location.
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 Employment Assistance Program (EIP)
GYA is now accepting applications for the EIP program. Must be between the ages of 18-24 and NOT attending school; youth enrolled in non-credit courses qualify. Program pays for 200 hours of work experience as an incentive for businesses to hire our youth. The goal of the program is to transition youth to permanent employment at the completion of the grant program. GYA also provides intense case management as well as training and supportive services based on their individual needs.
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A Message from City Manager, Roubik Golanian
 BOO!
Spooky month is here, and if you’re like me, you enjoy choosing a costume that fulfills a childhood dream and brings joy. Mine is being a fisherman. And believe me, if we could live in our Halloween costumes all year long, I would be a forever fisherman.
Daydreaming aside, this year’s Halloween will probably look a little more traditional than last year. I expect to see folks on the trick-or-treating trails, dodging front-yard mummies and ghouls as they make their way to some candy. Although folks may celebrate in person, it is always important to have a plan to keep your family safe by maintaining a distance from others, sanitizing often, and wearing a mask (a costume mask is not a substitute). Here are some additional simple and easy Halloween safety tips to help ensure you and your family have a ghostly time:
- Make sure costumes fit to prevent falls, and oozing scratches and scrapes;
- Don’t disappear into the night like a vampire, make sure you’re seen by using reflective tape on costumes, and have kids carry flashlights and glow sticks;
- All costumes, wigs, and accessories should be fire-resistant, but fierce;
- Make sure your children have identifying information on them, including their names, parents’ names, and contact info. There are many online stores where you can order custom temporary tattoos that are great for crowded places;
- You’re never too old to have fun! Adults should dress up and accompany their children on the trick-or-treating route. I recommend a Power Ranger family costume.
- If your older children plan to brave the trek to treats on their own, help them strategize a route acceptable to you;
- Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas, and to stick with their friends;
- Agree on a specific time your children should return home, preferably before witching hour;
- Remind your children never to enter a stranger’s home or car, you never know which homes are haunted;
- Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home, there may be poisoned apples in the mix. Inspect all candy- confiscate your personal favorites, of course- but more importantly, to ensure it is safe;
- The ghoulish fun, decorations, and candy are in front of you, so keep your head up! Children and adults are reminded to put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street;
We want everyone to have a fun, but safe Halloween experience. We have all worked so hard throughout this COVID-19 pandemic, but we must remain vigilant if we are to defeat this virus. Although our vaccination rates continue to steadily improve, we still have a long way to go. If you haven’t already, there are many opportunities to get vaccinated in Glendale, including our upcoming Pop-Up Health Fair on October 7, 2021 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. It really is the best way to ensure you and your family do not get severely sick as we head into the holiday season.
Stay safe and spooky, Glendale, and have a Happy Halloween!
 Library Events Calendar
Housing Element
You are invited to participate in a virtual community meeting to review the City’s progress on the Housing Element and gather additional comments before the draft Element is released. The virtual meeting will be held on October 11, at 7pm. RSVP required.
 GWP’s New & Improved Marketplace has launched!
It’s here! The GWP Energy & Water Efficiency Marketplace is now open. Shop for discounted energy-efficient LEDs, water-savings products and more by visiting GWPmarketplace.com/SaveToday
 City of Glendale Commission on the Status of Women Seeking Student Commissioners
The City of Glendale Commission on the Status of Women is currently searching for its two 2021-22 Student Ex Officio members. The Student Ex Officio position affords students invaluable experience in local government and encourages community service by working on contemporary, relevant issues that affect all women in our community.
The Commission is looking for students who are:
- High school juniors or above attending an institution of higher learning, and/or live in Glendale
- Dedicated to the Glendale community
- Passionate about helping people
- Interested in women’s issues
Click here for qualifications and to download an application. Deadline to apply is Friday, October 22, 2021, by 5:00 pm. For questions, please contact Christine Powers at (818) 548-4844.
Holiday Waste Collection
Garbage, Recycling, ad trimming collection will be collected as usual on Columbus Day, Monday, October 11. View the Holiday Schedule for more information.
 Upcoming Commercial Garbage Service Changes
In response to recent State legislation, the Glendale City Council voted to franchise collection services for garbage, recycling and organics for commercial and multi-family properties (with 5 units or more). With the upcoming franchise hauling service, four specific haulers are selected to service “zones” or areas of the City. Visit our website for more information or call (818) 548-3916.
 Annual Fall Festival
We invite you to attend our Annual Fall Festival, featuring a petting zoo, pony rides, food, games arts & crafts, face painting, music, bounce house, pumpkin patch, carnival games and the Glendale Rocks! climbing wall.
The event will take place at Pacific Park & Community Center on October 16 from 11am-2pm. It is free and open to the public. For more information, call (818) 548-4098.
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