A Message from the City Manager, Roubik Golanian
As we transition into the fall season, it's a time when we can gather with family, friends and neighbors to participate in community events and activities.
We have organized various events throughout October. First, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so keep your eyes peeled for our City vehicles, wrapped in pink to show our support. October is also Fire Prevention Week, and this year’s theme is “Cooking safety starts with YOU!” The Fire Department will share information to help you be safe. The Great ShakeOut is also taking place this month encouraging the community’s participation in earthquake drills.
I invite you to participate in these events. Your involvement is what makes our city vibrant. Let's embrace the beauty of fall together and make this season one to remember. Thank you for being a part of our community.
Happy Fall, but don't hurt yourself!
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City Council in your Neighborhood is TOMORROW! 🏃🏽
We hope to see you there!
Tuesday, October 3rd @ 6:00PM
1613 Glencoe Way
Glendale, CA 91208
Upcoming Community Meetings on Proposed Electric Rate Adjustments
GWP is proposing an increase in the electric rates to take effect December 1, 2023, July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025 averaging 14.8%, 11.3% and 11.3% respectively. The proposed electric rate adjustments are needed to ensure the electric utility maintains financial stability and has enough funds to pay the debt service on the bonds that will be used over the next three years for projects such as the City Solar Build, Grayson Repowering, Scholl Biogas and others, and to cover general increase in costs of renewable energy, wholesale purchased power, and fuel.
GWP will have the following community meetings and present at GWP's upcoming Commission Meeting:
Monday, October 2, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. GWP Commission Meeting Glendale Council Chambers 613 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206 Click here to live stream.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Glendale Police Community Room 131 N. Isabel St., Glendale, CA 91206
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Sparr Heights Community Center 1613 Glencoe Way, Glendale, CA 91208
Click here to learn more.
October 4th is California Clean Air Day!
☁️ We invite all Glendale residents to take the Clean Air Day Pledge so that we can work towards cleaner air in Glendale! ☁️
Make sure to sign the pledge under “General Glendale City Residents”.
Join Us In Shaping Glendale's Energy Future!
Join GWP in shaping Glendale's energy future by participating in the
4th and final IRP Townhall meeting on
Monday, October 16, 2023, from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at the Glendale Police Department Community Room (131 N. Isabel St. Glendale, CA 91206).
At the final townhall, we will present results from the modeling of future energy scenarios developed by GWP and the IRP Stakeholder Technical Advisory Group (STAG).
For questions and comments on this townhall or the IRP in general, please email GWP-IRP@GlendaleCA.gov.
Click here to view recordings and presentations from all previous IRP townhalls.
Click here to view the minutes and presentations from previous STAG meetings.
Pacific Community Center & Park's 20th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Fall Festival
The City of Glendale and the Community Services & Parks Department invite you to our Annual Fall Festival, featuring food, arts & crafts, face painting, music, a bounce house, pumpkin patch, carnival games, opportunity drawings, and the Glendale Rocks! climbing wall.
We'll see you on October 21st @ 11:00 AM!
Updates from our Glendale Fire Department! 🚒
 The Fire Department is celebrating four recently promoted members!
Fire Chief Tim Ernst proudly named a new Fire Marshal, a new Verdugo Fire Manager, and two Fire Communications Shift Supervisors.
On August 27th, Jovan Diaz became the Department’s Fire Marshal overseeing the Fire Prevention Bureau which manages inspections and ensures compliance with fire codes and ordinances. He has served the city for 23 years.
Meanwhile, at the Verdugo Fire Communications Center (VFCC), which oversees 13 agencies and communities, Jason Garrett becomes the first-ever Verdugo Fire Manager while Crystal Bartl and Josie Chilingaryan are the newest VFCC’s Shift Supervisors.
Chief Ernst is excited about the new GFD promotions!
Pasadena Humane is Visiting Glendale Neighborhoods!
 The Pasadena Humane licensing team is canvassing in Glendale!
Through partnership with DocuPet, Pasadena Humane has been providing licensing services for the City of Glendale since July 1, 2022.
Pet licenses are required for all dogs four months and older.
Pasadena Humane canvassers are helping residents learn more about licensing and how it benefits your pet and community, and are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Contact Pasadena Humane at (626) 792-7151.
Visit PasadenaHumane.org/Licensing, or click below:
GPD Pink Patches Return to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research 🎗️
Join the Glendale Police Department (GPD) in its continued support of breast cancer awareness by buying your Pink Patch today!
Pink Patches are available at the front desk of the police station at
131 N. Isabel St. for $10 each.
As a longtime participating agency in the Pink Patch Project, the Glendale Police Department sells the pink edition of its shoulder patch in October to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. GPD donates all proceeds for breast cancer research.
GPD officers are wearing their pink patches throughout October. The Department also raises awareness by adding a pink Ford Explorer and pink motorcycles to its fleet of vehicles during October.
Glendale’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan Community Workshops! 🌱
The City of Glendale’s Office of Sustainability has launched their list of community workshops for the Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP).
The CAAP sets the road-map for Glendale to improve community resiliency against extreme weather like heatwaves and wildfires, improve air quality, and reduce greenhouse gases in Glendale.
We need your help in sharing feedback and priorities for the community and environment! You can attend one of our virtual or in-person workshops. You can also take a survey on the project website.
We hope to see you at a workshop!
Touch-a-Truck was a huge hit! 🚚
Our 2nd annual Touch-a-Truck event was a huge success!
Hundreds of families from all over Glendale were able to come by and learn about all of the different city trucks and vehicles they see everyday around our Jewel City.
We look forward to seeing you all next year!
Check out our Instagram for the recap video!
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)
GYA is turning 30!
One Glendale, After School Youth Sports Program: Flag Football Championship Day
Community Services & Parks invites you to the One Glendale, After School Youth Sports Program’s Flag Football Season Championship Day, on
Friday, October 20, 2023, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
at Pacific Community Center, located at 501 S. Pacific Ave. Glendale, CA 91204.
Come and cheer for your favorite players and team!
For more information, please contact
John Maghaguian at (818) 937-7247, or via email.
Plastic Waste Reduction Survey
The City is considering regulations to reduce plastic waste and establishing disposable foodware standards. These regulations include prohibiting polystyrene products, including disposable foodware, meat trays, egg cartons, and coolers.
We need your input on how these proposed regulations will affect you.
Share your input by taking the Plastic Waste Reduction Survey below:
Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers is Prohibited
On August 8, 2023, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6008 which bans the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in Glendale. This new code is found in Title 8 Chapter 50 of the Glendale Municipal Code.
Enforcement and citations will not start until September 1, 2024, or until the end of a public education program, whichever comes later.
The Office of Sustainability will be conducting outreach, hosting equipment demonstration events, and developing an information page in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, rebates for businesses for electric landscaping equipment are available through California Core and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD).
Join us at the Candlelight Vigil & Purple Tie Awards
Youth Climate Survey from LA County’s Youth Climate Commission 📣
Calling all Youth in Glendale! 📣
LA County's Youth Climate Commission wants to understand your needs and priorities about climate action.
Your input will help the Commission and County improve sustainability and climate action work and how they engage with youth in LA.
Salvation Army Mobile Shower Program 🛁
Help us promote this program by sharing it with your network!
Celebration of the New Oak of Peace:
Experience Defining Moments in California's History that shaped the City of Glendale
 On October 22, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the Don José Verdugo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be hosting a celebration of the new Oak of Peace at Catalina Verdugo Adobe.
The new tree was planted to memorialize the original tree that died of root rot in 1987. Various family friendly activities will take throughout the day, including a demonstration of making adobe bricks, a scavenger hunt, and more!
Explore the historic adobe and learn about the history that shaped
the City of Glendale!
Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break Camps
We are proud to offer our annual Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break Day Camps to campers ages 6 - 12. The camps will provide an opportunity for campers to play games, discover, learn, and socialize with their peers. Campers will engage in activities, arts & crafts, and more! Basketball specialty camps will also be available during Winter Break. Click here for more information!
Thanksgiving Break 2023 Day Camp
November 20 - 22, 2023 (Monday - Wednesday) Registration Now Open
Winter Break 2023-2024 Day Camps
December 26 - 29, 2023 (Tuesday - Friday) January 2 - 5, 2024 (Tuesday - Friday) Registration begins: Monday, October 30, 2023, at 9:00 AM.
Parents' Night Out!
Drop off the kids for a night of fun activities with friends, food, and a movie. The fee is $15.00 per child, ages 6 to 12 years old.
Participants are encouraged to bring pajamas, a blanket, and a pillow.
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 all free of charge. Interested in public service? Visit Government Jobs.
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Annette Ghazarian at myglendale@glendaleca.gov or (818) 548-4844 opt.1.
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