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 This publication is brought to you by Mayor Ardy Kassakhian and City Councilmembers Ara Najarian, Paula Devine, Vrej Agajanian, and Daniel Brotman.
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A Message from the City Manager, Roubik Golanian
I love the month of June. The weather is getting warmer, the grill is on, and the family is together! There are many things to look forward to this month in Glendale.
We have a new generation of Glendale graduates ready to embark on the next chapter of their journeys! Congratulations to all 2022 graduates! May you continue to accomplish great things; I know our future is bright in your hands.
Cruise Night is back in full swing for 2022! Get your family and friends together and join us on Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 5:30-10:30 pm. Swing by for a look at unique, classic, and exotic cars, eat delicious food, and listen to some fantastic music! Visit GlendaleCruiseNight.com for more information. Summer Concerts in the Park are also back at Verdugo Park on Wednesday evenings beginning July 6 at 7:00 pm. Click here for details.
Before I sign off, I’d like to talk about an upcoming, new federal holiday, Juneteenth Independence Day. June 19, 2022, marks the 157th anniversary of the last African American slaves being freed in Texas. This day of recognition, restoration, and celebration is commonly known as Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a great turning point for freedom in our nation’s history. It is a day to acknowledge our past faults, help heal current divisions, and move toward a future as a nation, more united. I encourage all Glendale residents to learn more about Juneteenth. Here’s a short article outlining its history.
As we settle back into our routines, I encourage you to get involved! There are openings in the Audit Committee, transportation and Parking Commission, and there is an opening for a student commissioner on the Sustainability Commission. Deadlines are coming up, so make sure to get your applications in!
I hope you have a great start to your summer, and I hope to see you around Glendale soon!
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Students! Apply to join the Sustainability Commission as a Student Commissioner
🌎 Are you passionate about the environment and sustainability?
🌎 Do you want to want to create a more sustainable Glendale?
🌎 Are you free on the first Thursday evening of the month?
Then, apply to join the Sustainability Commission as an Ex Officio Student Officer!
This is your chance to be an active member of Glendale's policy development and legislative process. You would share your experience and expertise on Sustainability issues and policies in the City to help shape the future of our community!
To apply, you need to be a junior or above who lives or studies in Glendale.
Applications are due by Friday, June 17, 2022, by 11:59pm. Additional submission requirements include 2 letters of recommendation and a 250-500 word statement of Interest and Purpose. To submit your application, send it via email to Sustainability@glendaleca.gov.
For more information, visit the Sustainability Commission's website.
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 Attention Pet Owners:
Starting July 1, 2022, all new dog licenses and renewals will be processed by Pasadena Humane.
We anticipate that Glendale pet owners will have the ability to purchase and renew their pet’s license online through Pasadena Humane’s easy-to-use pet licensing portal that by the end of July.
During this transitionary period, pet licenses can be purchased or renewed by contacting the Pasadena Humane licensing department: licensing@pasadenahumane.org.
Click here for more information. You may also visit the City of Glendale dog licensing information page for more details.
Organics Recycling Frequently Asked Questions
Organics and Recycling: What do they have in common?
Both organics and recycling collection services are required at all properties within the City. What does this mean for you? All single-family homes can now place bagged leftover food with yard trimmings. All commercial properties (businesses and multi-family properties) are required to subscribe to recycling and organics (leftover food and yard trimmings) collection, provided by the City’s franchised commercial haulers. Non-compliance is subject to fines. For additional information, email recycle@glendaleca.gov.
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GLAC Summer Reading Challenges
The Library will offer Summer Reading Challenges for children, teens, and adults on the Beanstack app. The more you read, the more opportunities you earn to win a prize.
Click here to learn more about the full list of events, reading recommendations, and activity kits for children.
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 Pet of the Month
Meet Buxby! Buxby is 13 years old and likely the friendliest cat in Glendale! Not only does he work as a watchcat for his parents' complex, he loves being pet and easily makes friends with people and other animals! He also loves to roll in the dirt right after getting a bath which his Mom doesn't appreciate, but it's cute anyway! He's had his "pet tiger" stuffed animal since he was a baby and loves to play with him...sometimes, he will hide him for months and then bring him back out to play!
Fill out our form to have your furry best friend featured in our newsletter. We can't wait to meet the pets of Glendale!
Glendale Community College
The Vaqs are back! GCC is offering both in-person and online classes. Registration for Fall 2022 is now open! Click here fore more.
Receive FREE Energy and Water Saving Upgrades
GWP’s Smart Home Upgrade Program is a popular program designed to create energy and water saving options at no cost to you! To schedule an appointment with our certified contractor Richard Heath and Associates (RHA), call 1-800-263-9313. Renters and homeowners qualify! Click here to watch a video and learn more about this program.
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Library Events Calendar
 Wildlife Encounters
Click here for more tips on what to do when encountering a wild animal. You can also report any wildlife sightings by visiting our website.
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Updates from Economic Development
Glendale's Economic Development Team attended the 2022 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Conference. The ICSC brought together around 22,000 dealmakers and industry experts in the retail and development industry. Our Economic Development Team's goals and objectives were to elevate Glendale’s profile, amenities and advantages for retailers, developers and investors, and discover market insights on emerging retail trends and best practices. Below are some common trends and takeaways:
- Developers are seeking growing businesses that need brick-and-mortar space;
- Consumers continue to shop despite inflation and supply chain disruption;
- Tenants of all types continue to expand;
- The pandemic has accelerated a need for digital menu boards and expanding drive-thru capacity.
Learn more about Glendale's Economic Development Department (EDD) here. Check out EDD's new 3-Year Strategic Plan!
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The Fiscal Year 2020-21 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramp Installation, Sidewalk Repair, and Crack Seal Program has been completed. The Program reflects the City's efforts to provide compliant ADA infrastructure while also improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety. The Scope of Work involved the removal and reconstruction of sidewalk and street pavement surfaces to meet current ADA guidelines, and the application of crack seal in neighboring roadways as a preventative maintenance measure to further preserve the roadway infrastructure and extend the pavement life. Learn more about this project here.
Click here to learn more about Glendale’s history and long term investment in Capital Improvement Projects devoted to making ADA upgrades that promote accessibility throughout the community and in all the services and programs that the City provides, visit
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Need an Organics Recycling Pail?
One free kitchen organics recycling pail is available to each home to help recycle leftover food and soiled paper products. These pails make the collection of leftovers easier by creating a separate location for organic materials in your kitchen. Pails will be delivered to all single-family homes as we distribute new carts in the next three years, but you can request to pick-up your pail now by completing an online request form on the Department of Public Works website. For questions, email recycle@glendaleca.gov
Interested in gardening? Create a greener garden by composting! Click here to order a compost bin or learn more about composting.
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Save Energy and Earn Money with GWP’s Peak Savings Program
GWP’s Peak Savings Program makes it easy to conserve energy, earn money, and help prevent power shortages in your community.
Once enrolled, your smart thermostat is adjusted automatically to manage your energy use by shifting the temperature only by 3 degrees – helping to reduce demand on the electric grid when a Peak Event is called. On extremely hot days when demand for energy peaks, the program may schedule a Peak Event. Customers are notified of these events 24+ hours in advance by e-mail and have the choice to opt-out of any event. Renters and homeowners qualify!
Start the summer with a bonus, receive $50 for enrolling, and $50 every year on your enrollment anniversary as long as you participate in the Peak Events. Check out GWP's online marketplace to enroll existing smart thermostat or purchase one. Learn more and enroll.
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