A Message from the City Manager, Roubik Golanian
Do you want to help shape the future of Glendale? Whether it's providing feedback during Budget Study Sessions or participating in the Small Business Summit to grow your business, you are an integral part of Glendale's future!
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Glendale is hosting its first ever “Let’s Grow Glendale, Small Business Summit” from May 16-18.
This is a great opportunity for small business owners to access important resources and gain valuable insights that will help them take their business to the next level.
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Register and learn more on how to access capital, build your workforce, tech tools to maximize your business’ efficiency, networking opportunities, and so much more!
Here's a quick glance at events you will not want to miss leading to the Small Business Summit:
Upcoming Events
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Open Table with Mayor Dan Brotman!
Want to meet with the Mayor? Join him on Wednesdays from 10am-11am for his Open Table talks! Come share your ideas, discuss issues, and connect.
Locations:
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the Month: Urartu Coffee
*cancelled on Wednesday May 17
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the Month: Rotating locations
Follow us @MyGlendale for location updates and any future cancellations.
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Paying for Parking Just Got Easier in Glendale!
Public Works is excited to offer a new way to pay for parking with the PayByPhone App! This app provides customers with an easy way to pay for parking, including with credit/debit cards at metered spaces, along with helpful features like time expiration alerts, adding time remotely to the meter before it expires, storing several payment methods and license plates, and receiving a receipt by text/email. The PayByPhone App is now available in Montrose and around Glendale Community College. We expect to have this feature available in Downtown Glendale this Summer!
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We Need YourInput
The City of Glendale is embarking on a yearlong update to the 2012 Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP) to create a 20-year measurable blueprint for making biking safer, easier, and more attractive! We also want to identify biking-related strategies that help support broader goals, such as economic development, public health, climate change, and equity.
Take the survey now! English, Spanish, Armenian, Korean
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Gas Assistance Fund
If you're having difficulty paying your natural gas bill, the Gas Assistance Fund (GAF) may be able to provide you, or someone you know, with a one-time grant for the amount of the gas bill, not to exceed $400.00. The Gas Assistance Fund is a joint effort of SoCalGas® and United Way of Greater Los Angeles, which works with non-profit organizations to manage the program. Visit their website for qualification requirements and additional information.
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Public Works recently participated in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2023 Pacific Southwest Student Symposium (PSWS) at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Glendale's Civil Engineer and CSUN Alumnus, Rustom Tavitian, served as one of the judges alongside other industry professionals.
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Civil engineering university students from the region put their academic concepts to the ultimate test in the Simpson Strong Tie Timber Design Build Competition.
The competition required student teams to design and build an artistically creative 2-story wood-light-framed, sustainable, aesthetically pleasing, and structurally durable building. Public Works consistently supports and creates connections with local students and educational institutions to further advocate for advancements in infrastructure and construction methods. They are our future engineers, and the future is now. Learn more!
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Planning the perfect day in Glendale has never been easier! We are excited to introduce Glendale Widget, an interactive way to map out everything you want to experience in Glendale including, lodging, restaurants, activities, and more.
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You can find the Glendale Visit Widget at ChooseGlendaleCA.com or download it from the App Store or Google Play.
Remember to Bag Organics
Help Glendale divert organics (bread, fruit, vegetables, meat, etc.) from local landfills by placing food scraps and food-soiled paper products (napkins, paper plates, etc.) in a clear bag. Remember to secure the bag before placing it in your organics cart/bin with your yard trimmings.
Why do I have to bag my food scraps? After collection, the bagged food scraps are separated and sent to a different facility than your yard trimmings. The separation process would be very challenging if everything is tossed and mixed in the organics container. Any clear bag will work as long as its contents are visible.
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Housing 🏠
We know housing has become an increasing point of concern for Glendale residents. That's why we've put together a list of resources to connect you to housing as fast and efficiently as possible. Click here for more.
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Sustainable Stewardship Award
Do you know an individual, organization, or business that has contributed to sustainable projects? Want to show your gratitude? Nominate or apply today!
The Office of Sustainability is launching a new award that declares appreciation for an act or service that exemplifies sustainable practices!
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FREE Human Resources Hotline
The City of Glendale has partnered with the California Employers Association to offer a FREE HR Hotline for Glendale-based employers. Get advice on new employment laws, wages, workplace accommodation, and much more.
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Call the No-Cost HR hotline at:
(866) 248-3074
Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5PM
GCC's Promise Plus
The GCC Promise Plus is more than a promise, it’s a plan. In addition to two years free tuition, the GCC Promise Plus offers first-time college students dedicated counselors, priority registration, student events, workshops, and job placement assistance.
The Promise Plus begins fall 2023. Get involved and participate in the GCC summer bridge program to ease the high school to college transition. Learn more.
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The Verdugo Jobs Center is a career center providing our region’s workforce with career counseling, job search assistance, professional development & training, job fairs, workshops, & more free of charge. Interested in public service? Visit Government Jobs.
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GWP's Annual Student Art Contest is Now Open!
GWP's annual Student Art Contest is now open to K-12 grade Glendale students. Participating students are asked to submit artwork portraying the "Being Water Wise Is..." theme, along with a short water message that must be written on the artwork for a chance to win prizes and be featured in MWD's 2024 Calendar! Deadline to enter is on June 1, 2023.
From the entries received, GWP will select a 1st place winner ($100 Amazon Gift Card), 2nd place winner ($75 Amazon Gift Card) and 3rd place winner ($50 Amazon Gift Card) for their talents. A total of 15 entries will be selected by GWP and submitted to Metropolitan Water District (MWD) for a final round of competition, and additional prizes and recognition. Visit GlendaleCA.gov/ArtContest for contest guidelines and entry forms.
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This is an official publication of the City of Glendale, distributed by the Public Information Office. For inquiries, please contact City Connection Editor Solene Manoukian at myglendale@glendaleca.gov or (818) 548-4844 opt.1.
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