A Message from the City Manager, Roubik Golanian
Greetings Glendale! I hope you all had a relaxing Labor Day Weekend.
As we kick off September, I want to keep you updated on several events and programs you can take advantage of, like Tech Week & GWP's brand new electric bike rebate program! We’ve also kicked off our Glendale Aid for Artsakh initiative, intended to help 120,000 Armenians who are in dire need. Donations will help fund essential supplies and services.
Read on, and have a fantastic September, Glendale!
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Glendale Tech Week 2023: Celebrating Innovations at the Tech X-Road of Glendale
Join us for Glendale Tech Week 2023 from September 12-14, where tech enthusiasts will gather for insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and visionary startup pitches at Demo Day. Explore legal foundations, funding paths, negotiation strategies, and celebrate women in tech while embracing the indispensable role of technology in our rapidly evolving world. Click below for details and registration!
Glendale Aid for Artsakh
 Click below to learn more about the 120,000 Armenians being denied access to basic needs like food and water in Artsakh.
GWP's New Electric Bicycle Rebate Program 🚲
 GWP’s new Electric Bicycle Rebate Program offers residential customers a rebate of $300 towards the purchase of an electric bicycle. Customers enrolled in GWP’s Glendale Care can receive an additional $100 rebate, for a total of $400.
By taking advantage of this rebate program, residents can save money and reduce their carbon footprint. It's a win-win for both individuals and the environment!
Join us for Council in your Neighborhood!
 Do you have a topic you'd like discussed during the City Council in your Neighborhood meeting?
Email us at: MyGlendale@GlendaleCA.gov to submit your request!
Join our Boards and Commissions!
 Summary of each Commission's purview:
Building & Fire Board of Appeals - consider appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official and/or the Fire Marshal relative to the Glendale Building & Safety Code. (3 open seats)
Historic Preservation Commission - advise the City Council on historic preservation issues, including the designation of properties to the Glendale Historic Property Register, and assist in building community support for preservation issues. (3 open seats)
Arts & Culture Commission - facilitate interaction among artists, promote art activities and education and recognize achievement in the arts. (2 open seats)
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commission - advise the City Council on programming of parks, playgrounds and recreational activities. (2 open seats)
Planning Commission - review and make recommendations to City Council on general and master plans and approval of major land subdivision plans. They also consider and determine issues of condominium approvals, minor land divisions, and approvals for Special Recreation Zone issues. (2 open seats)
Audit Committee - review financial information and internal controls. Provide recommendation to the City Council regarding the scope, areas of audit and priority. (1 open seat)
CDBG Advisory Committee - oversee annual community needs assessment, evaluate community proposals, make funding recommendations for social services to City Council and review performance of funded agencies. (1 open seat)
Civil Service Commission - participate in formulation and review of policies to uphold a transparent and unbiased merit system. Conduct hearings and render decisions on employee appeals to ensure fair treatment and adherence to established regulations. (1 open seat)
Commission on the Status of Women - assess and evaluate the needs and issues of women in the City and to advise the City Council, City departments and other community agencies and organizations of those needs and issues. Recommend programs or legislation to the City Council. (1 open seat)
Design Review Board – review and approve design plans and applications in accordance with the Glendale Zoning Code, with a focus on appearance, site planning, design, and general layout. (1 open seat)
Glendale's Green Business Program
Is your business looking for ways to become more sustainable while saving money on utility costs? Sign up for free efficiency certification assistance through the City’s Green Business Program. To determine how to certify your business or for more information, click below, or email GreenBusiness@glendaleca.gov.
GWP’s 2022 Consumer Confidence Report
To ensure the long-term reliability of Glendale’s power grid, GWP is currently repowering and modernizing the Grayson Power Plant into the new Grayson Energy Center. During construction, our local power generation capacity will be reduced, which could lead to energy shortfalls, especially during extreme heat events. Glendale is taking measures to mitigate issues and asks for customer support in times of increased demand.
If we experience continuous days of extreme heat, GWP will issue Peak Alerts, and ask Glendale residents and businesses to do their part to conserve energy as much as possible. Without energy conservation, we will likely have to endure rolling power outages to reduce strain on the grid.
Click here for energy conservation tips and outage preparedness information.
Pole Base Repair Averts Emergency
Public Works inspection staff noticed that a streetlight pole base posed a hazard and immediately teamed up with GWP crews to secure the streetlight from falling into a busy roadway. Lighting standards are continuously reviewed and maintained by city crews since the safety of residents and visitors is a top priority.
If you see a damaged or hazardous streetlight pole, please report it promptly to the Public Works Maintenance Services Division at: (818) 549-3950.
You can also report below:
The City of Glendale has passed a resolution of intent to change from citywide elections to district elections to elect its City Councilmembers. Glendale is considering a plan for six (6) separate council districts and a directly elected mayor.
The proposed change will be put before voters on the March 2024 ballot.
We've received 19 publicly submitted draft maps – 14 of which meet the requirement to have roughly the same population in each proposed district. NDC, the City's demographer, has created two additional draft maps that reflect feedback from the community, including two single-district map submittals and input on communities of interest.
Draft district maps are now available at MapGlendale.org on the Draft Maps page. We encourage community members to review and provide feedback on any of the maps. Our goal in gathering feedback on draft maps is to identify the map that should be included when voters decide whether to change to by-district elections.
Tips to Stay Cool!
 The Office of Sustainability and the Glendale Central Library brought a touch of community collaboration at the City’s first clothing swap.
Participants brought up to 10 clean clothing items like shirts, bottoms, dresses, and jackets for staff to sort for swappers. At the end of the day, 290 pounds of clothing were collected; and a total of 71 residents participated in the swap!
Any leftover clothes were donated to the Assistance League thrift store, or the Makerspace to be used as scraps.
Stay Cool with the Cooling Fan Assistance Program
The Cooling Fan Assistance Program is administered by the City of Glendale’s Community Services & Parks (CSP) department to help low-income seniors in Glendale keep cool when the temperatures rise. The program provides one free fan to elderly residents 60 years of age or older who live in Glendale and meet other eligibility requirements, as listed below:
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must be 60 years of age or older.
- Service Areas: Glendale, Montrose, Verdugo City, and La Crescenta
- Meet low income guidelines (see Application)
- Have an urgent need for cooling assistance – no existing central air, fan or wall unit.
Click here to learn more, and apply!
Got Hazardous Waste?
 Do you have old batteries, electronics, paint, pesticides, household chemicals or automotive fluids?
These items and other hazardous materials can be disposed by Glendale residents for free by dropping them off at the Environmental Management Center every Wednesday and the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
(events may be canceled due to holiday or weather restrictions).
For additional information, visit the Environmental Management Center’s website. Household Hazardous Waste can also be taken to a Los Angeles County Household Hazardous Waste Event. For additional information on these collection events, visit the Los Angeles County website for the event location, date, and time.
 The City of Glendale started developing a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). A people-focused plan set to protect the community against increasingly frequent extreme weather conditions, such as heat waves, wildfires, and droughts, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Together with the community, Glendale will plan to reduce emissions and increase resilience.
Strategies and projects in the plan may include improving public transportation options and increasing building efficiency.
We need your help to provide input to the CAAP, spread the word, and take advantage of climate rebate programs. Tell us what a sustainable and livable Glendale looks like to you and sign up to receive updates at GlendaleCA.gov/CAAP.
Organics Recycling Pail Pick-Up
Glendale Residents: Pick up your FREE organics recycling pail every Friday, between 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Public Works Integrated Waste Management Center:
548 W. Chevy Chase Dr.
The Organics Recycling Pail is a convenient tool to collect food scraps and food-soiled paper from your kitchen to place into a bag inside your organics cart with yard trimmings. Limit of one organic recycling pail per household.
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Glendale Street Cleaning
Property Owners are responsible for keeping sidewalks, parkways, gutters, and alleys in front of, or adjacent to the side or rear of their property free of litter, weeds, and other vegetation. Keep debris and litter out of the street and avoid piling leaves and branches on the street. For more information on how to keep Glendale’s streets clean, click below:
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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This is an official publication of the City of Glendale, distributed by the Communications Office. For inquiries, please contact City Connection Editor
Annette Ghazarian at myglendale@glendaleca.gov or (818) 548-4844 opt.1.
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