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MAY 21, 2026 - 2:00 PM
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Report of the City Clerk of the City Council, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the Thursday, May 21, 2026 Special Public Meeting of the City Council was posted on May 19, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
A
SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING
of the City Council is hereby called to meet at
2:00
PM
on
Thursday, May 21, 2026
, in the Council Chamber, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
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Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit;
1. Budget Study Session #2 – Proposed FY 2026-27 Citywide Budget and Departmental Presentations
2. CLOSED SESSION-
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation:
Initiation of Litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1 potential case
ADJOURNMENT
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FY 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET
STUDY SESSION 2
May 21, 2026
City of Glendale
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Budget Adoption Calendar
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
May 21, Budget Study Session #2
• FY 2026-27 Department Highlights Video
• FY 2026-27 Citywide Proposed Budget Overview
May 28, Budget Study Session #3
• Capital Improvement Program
• Citywide Fee Schedule Update
• Vacancy Reporting
June 4, Budget Study Session #4
• Budget Follow-Up Items
June 23, Budget Hearing and Adoption
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City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
FY 2026-27
Citywide Proposed Budget Overview
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Citywide Appropriations
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
4 Functional Area / Department Adopted
FY 2025-26
Proposed
FY 2026-27
Increase/
(Decrease)
%
Change
Public Safety
Fire $ 101,328,992 $ 105,978,334 $ 4,649,342 4.6% Police 162,324,756 164,090,066 1,765,310 1.1%
Infrastructure
Glendale Water & Power 470,575,267 475,442,284 4,867,017 1.0% Public Works 207,472,069 237,289,081 29,817,012 14.4%
Quality of Life
Community Development 84,274,721 81,662,737 (2,611,984) (3.1%) Community Services & Parks 43,065,806 40,040,941 (3,024,865) (7.0%) Library, Arts & Culture 17,384,455 17,443,514 59,059 0.3% Central Support
City Attorney 23,969,787 23,702,757 (267,030) (1.1%)
City Clerk 1,713,217 1,638,055 (75,162) (4.4%)
City Treasurer 1,071,304 1,110,753 39,449 3.7%
Finance 7,619,358 7,701,453 82,095 1.1%
Human Resources 66,744,171 67,056,669 312,498 0.5%
Information Technology 33,683,902 25,239,035 (8,444,867) (25.1%) Management Services 6,430,713 10,073,528 3,642,815 56.6% Non-Departmental 8,606,350 17,931,165 9,324,815 108.3%
Total Appropriations $ 1,236,264,868 $ 1,276,400,372 $ 40,135,504 3.2% 7 of 50
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FY 2026-27
Department Highlights Video
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City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
6 1010-0010 Administration
FTE: 8.80
Provides business support, inclusive of
personnel and records management,
vendor and contract coordination,
budget oversight, mutual aid
reimbursement, special events, and
community relations.
1010-4000 Operations
FTE: 163.00
Operates 9 fire stations – providing
emergency services response, fire
suppression, arson investigation,
hazardous materials response,
training, mutual aid, and community
outreach.
1010-4001 Emergency Medical
Services
FTE: 5.00
Oversees all aspects of emergency
medical response including training,
EMS records, Ambulance Operator
Program, and the
Glendale Medic Membership Program.
1010-4002 Training
FTE: 3.00
In-service continuing education for all
suppression staff, semi-annual fire
recruit academies, and management
of two fire training facilities.
1010-4003 Fire Prevention
FTE: 10.80
Safeguard the community from fire
and environmental hazards through
adherence to fire regulations, public
education, and hazard mitigation.
Conducts plan review and construction
and occupancy inspections.
1010-4004 Fire Communications
FTE: 0.00
The City’s portion of the tri-city fee for
the Verdugo Fire Communications
Center.
1010-4007 Emergency Services
FTE: 1.00
Management of the City’s emergency
preparedness activities, the
Emergency Operations Center, as well
as Community Emergency Response
Training for residents.
Fire Department – General Fund
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7 Hazardous Disposal Fund
2190
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 6.30
Provides environmental safety services
including proper collection and disposal of
hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.
Fire Grant Fund
2650
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Grants related to fire prevention programs.
Fire Mutual Aid Fund
2660
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Reimbursements and costs associated with
responding to emergency incidents outside
the City’s jurisdiction.
Fire Communication Fund
5800
(Enterprise Fund)
FTE: 23.10
Verdugo Fire Communications Center receives
emergency calls related to fire and medical
incidents from 14 agencies.
Fire Department – Non-General Funds
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Fire Department
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8 Fund Adopted
FY 2025-26
Proposed
FY 2026-27
Increase/
(Decrease)
%
Change
1010 – General Fund $ 88,179,571 $ 96,019,730 $ 7,840,159 8.9% 2190 – Hazardous Disposal Fund 2,086,387 2,318,268 231,881 11.1% 2650 – Fire Grant Fund 280,940 - (280,940) (100.0%)
2660 – Fire Mutual Aid Fund 2,056,350 951,840 (1,104,510) (53.7%) 5800 – Fire Communication Fund 8,725,744 6,688,496 (2,037,248) (23.3%) Total $ 101,328,992 $ 105,978,334 $ 4,649,342 4.6% 11 of 50
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9 1010-0010 Administration
FTE: 47.66
Diverse operations comprised of Forensic,
Communications, Records & Property, Budget &
Finance, and Technology.
1010-7000 Field Services*
FTE: 203.00
Delivers both emergency and non-emergency
front-line services through the Patrol Services
and Custody Bureaus.
1010-7001 Investigative Services
FTE: 80.00
Conducts follow-up investigations for all
criminal matters and includes Criminal
Investigations and Special Investigations
Bureaus.
1010-7002 Support Services
FTE: 44.00
Includes Traffic, CORE, Specialized Services, and
SWAT/CNT, providing traffic response, outreach,
and tactical support.
1010-7003 Office of the Chief
FTE: 7.00
Provides leadership and management of the
department, including the Office of the Chief,
Legal Services, Professional Standards, and
Training.
Police Department – General Fund
* Effective FY 2026-27, Parking Citations (1010-7007) activity shifted to the Field Services (1010-7000) cost center. 12 of 50
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10 Asset Forfeiture Fund
2600
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Accounts for proceeds from money or property
seized in illegal activity, restricted solely for law
enforcement use.
Police Fund
2610
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 1.00
Accounts for the various grants, donations and
other funding sources received and expended
by the City for Police programs.
Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund
2620
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 2.00
Accounts for State COPS funds, providing
support for frontline law enforcement services
such as staffing, equipment, and jail operations.
Police 2019 Lease Rev Ref Fund
3031
(Debt Service Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Accounts for the payment of interest and
principal of the 2019 lease revenue refunding
bonds.
Joint Air Support Fund
6020
(Internal Service Fund)
FTE: 1.00
Accounts for resources and expenses for the
operation of the Joint Law Enforcement Air
Support Unit between City of Glendale and City
of Burbank.
Wireless Fund
6600
(Internal Service Fund)
FTE: 5.34
Accounts for the operation of the citywide radio
system, including maintenance, replacement
and acquisition of equipment.
Police Department – Non-General Funds
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City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
11 Fund Adopted
FY 2025-26
Proposed
FY 2026-27
Increase/
(Decrease)
%
Change
1010 – General Fund $ 148,062,380 $ 152,586,112 $ 4,523,732 3.1% 2600 – Asset Forfeiture Fund 850,000 600,000 (250,000) (29.4%) 2610 – Police Fund 1,265,694 2,137,147 871,453 68.9%
2620 – Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund 635,209 657,862 22,653 3.6% 3031 – Police Building 2019 Lease Revenue
Refunding Fund 2,998,700 3,000,250 1,550 0.1%
6020 – Joint Air Support Fund 2,023,567 1,854,269 (169,298) (8.4%) 6600 – Wireless Fund 6,489,206 3,254,426 (3,234,780) (49.8%) Total $ 162,324,756 $ 164,090,066 $ 1,765,310 1.1% 14 of 50
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12 Electric Public Benefit Fund
2910
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 5.50
Supports customer-focused
programs.
Fiber Optic Fund
5400
(Enterprise Fund)
FTE: 1.05
Supports the operation,
maintenance, and administration of
the City’s fiber optic network.
Electric Works Revenue Fund
5820
(Enterprise Fund)
FTE: 248.94
Primary operating fund for the City’s
electric utility. Supports its day-to-
day operations.
Electric Depreciation Fund
5830
(Enterprise Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Capital improvement projects aimed at
replacing and modernizing aging
electric utility infrastructure.
Electric Customer Paid Capital Fund
5850
(Enterprise Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Infrastructure projects funded by
customer and developer
contributions.
Water Works Revenue Fund
5920
(Enterprise Fund)
FTE: 80.51
Primary operating fund for the City’s
water utility. Supports its day-to-day
operations.
Water Depreciation Fund
5930
(Enterprise Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Capital improvement projects aimed
at advancing the water utility
infrastructure.
Water Customer Paid Capital Fund
5950
(Enterprise Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Infrastructure projects funded by
customer and developer
contributions.
Water Customer Repair Fund
5980
(Enterprise Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Supports repair and maintenance
activities related to customer service
connections.
Glendale Water & Power
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City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
13 Fund Adopted
FY 2025-26
Proposed
FY 2026-27
Increase/
(Decrease)
%
Change
2910 – Electric Public Benefit Fund $ 9,353,556 $ 11,716,422 $ 2,362,866 25.3% 5400 – Fiber Optic Fund 858,154 224,799 (633,355) (73.8%) 5820 – Electric Works Revenue Fund* 334,685,827 337,593,862 2,908,035 0.9% 5830 – Electric Depreciation Fund 41,452,048 32,056,732 (9,395,316) (22.7%) 5850 – Electric Customer Paid Capital Fund 6,000,000 2,000,000 (4,000,000) (66.7%) 5920 – Water Works Revenue Fund* 70,410,218 67,874,049 (2,536,169) (3.6%) 5930 – Water Depreciation Fund 5,485,464 23,151,420 17,665,956 322.1% 5950 – Water Customer Paid Capital Fund 2,300,000 825,000 (1,475,000) (64.1%) 5980 – Water Customer Repair Fund 30,000 - (30,000) (100.0%) Total $ 470,575,267 $ 475,442,284 $ 4,867,017 1.0%
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14 1010-0010 Administration
FTE: 1.60
Leadership and strategic
direction for all Public Works
operations.
1010-7504 Maintenance
Services Admin
FTE: 4.00
Administrative and operational
functions for Maintenance
Services.
1010-7505 Street Maintenance
FTE: 11.75
Supports asphalt operations for
street maintenance.
1010-7506 Sidewalk
Maintenance
FTE: 11.75
Supports concrete operations
for sidewalk and curb
maintenance.
1010-7507 Street Trees
Maintenance
FTE: 7.00
Supports all forestry operations.
1010-7515 Traffic Engineering
FTE: 5.45
Supports traffic engineering
and safety programs.
1010-7516 Traffic Signals
FTE: 0.00
Supports maintenance and
operations for traffic control
devices.
1010-7517 Traffic Safety
Control
FTE: 4.65
Supports traffic safety
maintenance, operations and
materials.
1010-7518 Downtown Parking*
FTE: 11.15
Comprehensive parking
management services within
the downtown area.
1010-7519 Montrose Parking*
FTE: 0.80
Parking management services
specific to the Montrose area.
1010-7520 Parking Garages*
FTE: 1.65
Day-to-day management and
operations of City-owned
parking garage facilities.
1010-7534 Land Development
FTE: 6.95
Supports the Development
Review Services Section.
1010-7535 Engineering Design
FTE: 8.75
Planning, design, and
management of infrastructure
related CIP projects.
1010-7536 Inspection
FTE: 5.00
Supports construction inspection
for CIP projects and issuance of
various permits.
Public Works – General Fund
* Effective FY 2026-27, the Parking Citations (1010-7521) cost center was inactivated, and the costs were shifted to Downtown Parking (1010-7518), Montrose Parking (1010-7519), and Parking Garages (1010-7520).
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15 Grant Fund
2160
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Various non-CIP
reimbursable grant projects
received and expended
Citywide.
Measure M Local Return
Fund
2220
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.15
Transportation improvements
and traffic congestion relief
activities.
Measure W Fund
2260
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.50
Stormwater maintenance,
flood protection, and water
quality management
activities.
San Fernando Landscape
District Fund
2530
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Ongoing maintenance,
landscaping, and upkeep within
San Fernando Road Corridor.
Measure R Local Return
Fund
2540
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Funds for transportation-
related purposes.
Measure R Regional
Return Fund
2550
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Restricted for designated
highway projects.
Transit Prop A Local Fund
2560
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Funds for public transit
purposes.
Transit Prop C Local Fund
2570
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.25
Funds for public transit
purposes.
Transit Utility Fund
2580
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 5.75
Operating and capital costs
associated with the City’s
public transit system.
Capital Improvement Fund
4010
(Capital Projects Fund)
FTE: 0.00
General Fund capital
projects.
State Gas Tax Fund
4020
(Capital Projects Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Maintenance and
improvement of public
streets and transportation
infrastructure.
Landfill Post Closure Fund
4030
(Capital Projects Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Funds set aside for Scholl
Canyon Landfill post-
closure costs.
CIP Reimbursement Fund
4090
(Capital Projects Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Various CIP reimbursable
grant projects received and
expended Citywide.
Sewer Fund
5250
(Enterprise Fund)
FTE: 29.55
Maintenance and operation
of the City’s wastewater
collection system.
Refuse Disposal Fund
5300
(Enterprise Fund)
FTE: 69.20
Landfill management and
solid waste operations.
Fleet Management Fund
6010
(Internal Service Fund)
FTE: 42.50
Operation, maintenance, and
replacement of the City’s
vehicle and equipment fleet.
Building Maintenance Fund
6070
(Internal Service Fund)
FTE: 29.75
Upkeep, safety, and
functionality of all City-
owned buildings.
Public Works – Non-General Funds
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16 Fund Adopted
FY 2025-26
Proposed
FY 2026-27
Increase/
(Decrease)
%
Change
1010 – General Fund $ 28,526,854 $ 29,666,297 $ 1,139,443 4.0% 2160 – Grant Fund - 172,000 172,000 N/A
2220 – Measure M Local Return Fund 2,554,575 1,984,859 (569,716) (22.3%) 2260 – Measure W Fund 2,042,716 5,064,213 3,021,497 147.9% 2530 – San Fernando Landscape District Fund 100,400 99,600 (800) (0.8%) 2540 – Measure R Local Return Fund 3,408,322 4,505,947 1,097,625 32.2% 2550 – Measure R Regional Return Fund 5,000,000 12,783,560 7,783,560 155.7% 2560 – Transit Prop A Local Fund 6,684,674 5,584,374 (1,100,300) (16.5%) 2570 – Transit Prop C Local Fund 6,396,075 5,162,873 (1,233,202) (19.3%) 19 of 50
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17 Fund Adopted
FY 2025-26
Proposed
FY 2026-27
Increase/
(Decrease)
%
Change
2580 – Transit Utility Fund $ 17,184,369 $ 17,424,222 $ 239,853 1.4% 4010 – Capital Improvement Fund 4,800,000 1,560,000 (3,240,000) (67.5%) 4020 – State Gas Tax Fund 3,460,000 2,860,000 (600,000) (17.3%) 4030 – Landfill Postclosure Fund - 60,000,000 60,000,000 N/A 5250 – Sewer Fund 54,981,367 28,274,025 (26,707,342) (48.6%) 5300 – Refuse Disposal Fund 31,905,847 27,757,873 (4,147,974) (13.0%) 6010 – Fleet Management Fund 24,647,525 20,685,835 (3,961,690) (16.1%) 6070 – Building Maintenance Fund 15,779,345 13,703,403 (2,075,942) (13.2%) Total $ 207,472,069 $ 237,289,081 $ 29,817,012 14.4% 20 of 50
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18 1010-0010 Administration
FTE: 8.00
Grant and audit management;
budget and HR matters;
communications; strategic
planning.
1010-2500 Planning
FTE: 19.00
Development and design of public
spaces, design review, and
regulatory compliance.
1010-2501 Building & Safety
FTE: 35.00
Review of all new building
construction, remodels, permits,
and changes in use of existing
buildings.
1010-2502 Long Range Planning
& Mobility
FTE: 7.85
General Plan elements, Housing
Element, and Specific Plans; long
range planning efforts; zoning
code updates.
1010-2508 Neighborhood
Services
FTE: 15.00
Ensures compliance with the
Glendale Municipal Code through
education and enforcement.
1010-2525 Housing Programs
FTE: 1.60
Rental Rights Program to promote
housing stability and prevent
displacement.
1010-2527 Homeless Services
FTE: 0.63
Targeted services designed to
prevent and end homelessness.
Community Development – General Fund
Effective FY 2026-27, the Economic Development (1010-2511) and Alex Theatre (1010-2526) cost centers were combined and shifted from Community Development to Management Services under Economic Development (1010-6500).
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19 Housing Assistance Fund
2020
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 21.10
Administers federal Section 8
Housing Choice Vouchers for
rental assistance.
Home Grant Fund
2030
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 2.40
Administers federal HOME Program
funds to create affordable housing via
housing development and preservation
activities for low-income households.
Continuum of Care Grant Fund
2040
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 2.37
US HUD grant used to fund
existing and new homeless
services projects each year.
Emergency Solutions Grant
Fund
2050
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Address the needs of the homeless via
street outreach, emergency shelter,
homelessness prevention, rapid re-
housing assistance, and HMIS system.
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
2090
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.70
Used for affordable housing
purposes not covered by other
restricted state and federal housing
funds.
BEGIN Homeownership Fund
2120
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Down-payment assistance loans to
qualifying first-time low- and moderate-
income homebuyers. Currently invested
in the Doran Gardens project.
Low & Mod Income Housing
Asset Fund
2130
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 2.05
Housing development and
preservation activities for low- and
moderate-income households.
Grant Fund
2160
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Various non-CIP reimbursable
grant projects received and
expended Citywide.
Measure H Fund
2240
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Homeless Initiative Measure H
to assist with ending
homelessness.
Community Development – Non-General Funds
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20 Permanent Local Housing Allocation
Fund
2280
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.20
State-funded allocation for housing-
related projects and programs to
address unmet housing needs.
Measure A Affordable Housing Fund
2290
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.40
Measure A countywide sales tax
revenue to fund programs that reduce
and prevent homelessness.
Measure A Homeless Services Fund
2291
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Measure A countywide sales tax
revenue to fund programs that reduce
and prevent homelessness.
Air Quality Improvement Fund
2510
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Improve air quality and implement new
clean air technologies.
Capital Improvement Fund
4010
(Capital Projects Fund)
FTE: 0.00
General Fund capital projects.
CIP Reimbursement Fund
4090
(Capital Projects Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Various CIP reimbursable grant projects
received and expended Citywide.
SF Corridor Tax Share Fund
4100
(Capital Projects Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Pass through funds from the
Redevelopment Project Area to
construct regional public improvement
projects benefiting the county.
Housing Development Impact Fee
Fund
4110
(Capital Projects Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Housing Development Impact fee
funded capital projects.
Community Development – Non-General Funds
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21 Fund Adopted
FY 2025-26
Proposed
FY 2026-27
Increase/
(Decrease)
%
Change
1010 – General Fund $ 22,143,402 $ 20,193,746 $ (1,949,656) (8.8%) 2020 – Housing Assistance Fund 56,113,075 56,344,716 231,641 0.4% 2030 – Home Grant Fund 1,630,000 1,326,822 (303,178) (18.6%) 2050 – Emergency Solutions Grant Fund 571,957 152,823 (419,134) (73.3%) 2090 – Affordable Housing Trust Fund 148,127 155,725 7,598 5.1% 2120 – BEGIN Homeownership Fund 12,000 13,000 1,000 8.3% 2130 – Low&Mod Income Housing Asset Fund 1,830,060 1,943,535 113,475 6.2% 2160 – Grant Fund 280,408 213,273 (67,135) (23.9%)
2510 – Air Quality Improvement Fund 1,212,692 269,097 (943,595) (77.8%) 4010 – Capital Improvement Fund 333,000 - (333,000) (100.0%) 4100 – SF Corridor Tax Share Fund - 1,050,000 1,050,000 N/A Total $ 84,274,721 $ 81,662,737 $ (2,611,984) (3.1%) 24 of 50
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
22 1010-0010 Administration
FTE: 7.40
Administrative support to all
department operations.
1010-3000 Civic Auditorium
FTE: 1.20
Operation of the Civic
Auditorium.
1010-3001 Sports Complex
FTE: 0.45
Operation and programming of
Glendale Sports Complex.
1010-3003 Maple Park
Community Center
FTE: 1.05
Operation and programming of
Maple Park & Community Center.
1010-3004 Pacific Community
Center
FTE: 3.10
Operation and programming of
Pacific Park & Community Center.
1010-3005 Adult Rec Comm
Center
FTE: 1.05
Operation and programming of
the Adult Recreation Center.
1010-3006 Sparr Heights Comm
Center
FTE: 1.00
Operation and programming of the
Sparr Heights Community Center.
1010-3007 Verdugo Skate Park
FTE: 0.00
Operation of the Verdugo Skate
Park.
1010-3008 Parks Maintenance
FTE: 46.00
Routine and unanticipated
maintenance of parks and open
spaces.
1010-3009 Aquatics
FTE: 1.00
Operation and programming of
aquatics.
1010-3012 Stone Barn Nature
Center
FTE: 1.00
Operation and programming of the
Stone Barn Nature Center and
Deukmejian Wilderness Park.
1010-3100 Open Space & Trail
FTE: 0.00
Trails and open space
programming.
1010-3101 Customer Service
FTE: 3.00
Customer Service operations for
rentals, classes, events, and
summer day camp programs.
1010-3102 City Wide Sports
FTE: 1.65
Operation of citywide sports
rentals and programs.
1010-3104 Youth & Family
Services
FTE: 2.00
Recreation-based programs for
at-risk youth and teens.
1010-3107 Human Services
FTE: 2.10
Senior case management, senior
special event support, and Elderly
Nutrition Program administration.
1010-3108 Special Events
FTE: 0.00
Seasonal recreation programs
and special events.
1010-3200 Glendale Youth
Alliance
FTE: 1.91
Funds a portion of the GYA
operation.
Community Services & Parks – General Fund
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23 CDBG Fund
2010
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 1.90
Administers the Community
Development Block Grant
program.
Workforce Fund
2060
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 18.30
Houses Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding, along with
other competitive workforce development
grants.
Glendale Youth Alliance Fund
2110
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 5.09
Funding designed to promote career
readiness and long-term success with
focus on youth facing barriers to
employment.
Grant Fund
2160
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 2.00
Various non-CIP reimbursable grant
projects received and expended
Citywide.
Nutritional Meals Grant Fund
2700
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 1.00
Operation of the Elderly Nutrition
Program (ENP).
Capital Improvement Fund
4010
(Capital Projects Fund)
FTE: 0.00
General Fund capital projects.
Parks Mitigation Fee Fund
4050
(Capital Projects Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Parks Mitigation fee funded
capital projects.
Parks Quimby Fee Fund
4080
(Capital Projects Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Parks Quimby fee funded capital
projects.
CIP Reimbursement Fund
4090
(Capital Projects Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Various CIP reimbursable grant
projects received and expended
Citywide.
Measure A Parks Fund
4130
(Capital Projects Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Projects related to land
acquisition for new parks,
improvements, and maintenance.
Community Services & Parks – Non-General Funds
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Community Services & Parks
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
24 Fund Adopted
FY 2025-26
Proposed
FY 2026-27
Increase/
(Decrease)
%
Change
1010 – General Fund $ 24,671,679 $ 25,401,802 $ 730,123 3.0% 2010 – CDBG Fund 1,774,974 1,730,936 (44,038) (2.5%)
2060 – Workforce Fund 8,935,580 5,169,180 (3,766,400) (42.2%) 2110 – Glendale Youth Alliance Fund 3,514,746 3,567,228 52,482 1.5% 2160 – Grant Fund 249,844 273,057 23,213 9.3%
2700 – Nutritional Meals Grant Fund 718,983 877,738 158,755 22.1% 4010 – Capital Improvement Fund 2,900,000 2,521,000 (379,000) (13.1%) 4130 – Measure A Parks Fund 300,000 500,000 200,000 66.7% Total $ 43,065,806 $ 40,040,941 $ (3,024,865) (7.0%) 27 of 50
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
25 1010-0010 Administration
FTE: 7.00
Oversees all departmental
operations across 8 library
locations and the
bookmobile.
1010-6000 Services &
Programs Division
FTE: 17.00
Management of systemwide
library services and
programs.
1010-6001 Brand Library
Arts & Music
FTE: 6.00
Brand Art & Music Library
and Art Gallery.
1010-6002 Adams Square
Library Connect
FTE: 1.50
Operations for Library
Connection @ Adams
Square.
1010-6003 Chevy Chase
Library
FTE: 1.00
Operations for Chevy
Chase Library.
1010-6004 Casa Verdugo
Neighborhood Library
FTE: 1.50
Operations for Casa
Verdugo Library.
1010-6005 Grandview
Library
FTE: 1.50
Operations for Grandview
Library.
1010-6006 Montrose
Library
FTE: 3.00
Operations for Montrose
Library.
1010-6007 Pacific Park
Neighborhood Library
FTE: 1.50
Operations of Pacific Park
Neighborhood Library.
1010-6008 Bookmobile
Program
FTE: 0.00
Operations of the
Bookmobile, an all-electric
library on wheels.
1010-6009 Technology &
Collection Services
FTE: 0.00
Supports the Integrated Library
System (ILS), library catalog,
software and technology.
1010-6011 Special
Revenue Accounts
FTE: 0.00
Support of revenue generating
endeavors such as filming fees
and room rentals.
1010-6012 Technical
Services
FTE: 6.00
Supports collections,
cataloging and the Integrated
Library System (ILS).
Library, Arts & Culture– General Fund
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26 Urban Art Fund
2100
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Managed by the Arts & Culture
Commission, provides public art in
Glendale through diverse public art
programs and commissions.
Library Fund
2750
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Supports programs and services through
donations and grants.
Capital Improvement Fund
4010
(Capital Projects Fund)
FTE: 0.00
General Fund capital projects.
Library Mitigation Fee Fund
4070
(Capital Projects Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Library Mitigation fee funded capital
projects.
Library, Arts & Culture – Non-General Funds
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Library, Arts & Culture
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
27 Fund Adopted
FY 2025-26
Proposed
FY 2026-27
Increase/
(Decrease)
%
Change
1010 – General Fund $ 14,382,552 $ 14,323,061 $ (59,491) (0.4%) 2100 – Urban Art Fund 2,200,000 2,200,000 - -
2750 – Library Fund 601,903 470,453 (131,450) (21.8%)
4010 – Capital Improvement Fund - 350,000 350,000 N/A
4070 – Library Mitigation Fee Fund 200,000 100,000 (100,000) (50.0%) Total $ 17,384,455 $ 17,443,514 $ 59,059 0.3% 30 of 50
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
28 1010-1000 Departmental Services
FTE: 11.00
Advisory legal services to the City
Council, Management, City departments
and the Boards and Commissions.
1010-1001 Liability & Risk Management
FTE: 5.00
In-house staffing and operations costs for
the defense of the City in litigation
matters.
City Attorney – General Fund
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29 Liability Insurance Fund
6120
(Internal Service Fund)
FTE: 2.00
Risk management activities including
payment of claims, settlements and
judgments, and procurement and
management of property insurance
programs.
City Attorney – Non-General Funds
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City Attorney
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
30 Fund Adopted
FY 2025-26
Proposed
FY 2026-27
Increase/
(Decrease)
%
Change
1010 – General Fund $ 5,678,000 $ 5,756,515 $ 78,515 1.4% 6120 – Liability Insurance Fund 18,291,787 17,946,242 (345,545) (1.9%) Total $ 23,969,787 $ 23,702,757 $ (267,030) (1.1%) 33 of 50
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
31 1010-0010 Administration
FTE: 7.00
Manages City records and public records
requests; Boards and Commission
vacancies and appointments; agenda
management system; code maintenance
and compliance; and general public
inquiries.
1010-1500 Elections
FTE: 0.00
Prepares for municipal elections and
oversees all election-related operations.
City Clerk – General Fund
Effective FY 2026-27, the Commission on the Status of Women (1010-1501) cost center shifted from City Clerk to Management Services (1010-6508). 34 of 50
City Clerk
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
32 Fund Adopted
FY 2025-26
Proposed
FY 2026-27
Increase/
(Decrease)
%
Change
1010 – General Fund $ 1,713,217 $ 1,638,055 $ (75,162) (4.4%) Total $ 1,713,217 $ 1,638,055 $ (75,162) (4.4%) 35 of 50
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
33 1010-2000 City Treasurer
FTE: 5.00
Receiving, disbursing, depositing, and
investing all City funds.
City Treasurer – General Fund
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City Treasurer
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
34 Fund Adopted
FY 2025-26
Proposed
FY 2026-27
Increase/
(Decrease)
%
Change
1010 – General Fund $ 1,071,304 $ 1,110,753 $ 39,449 3.7% Total $ 1,071,304 $ 1,110,753 $ 39,449 3.7% 37 of 50
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
35 1010-0010 Administration
FTE: 2.00
Administrative and operational
support over all Finance sections.
1010-3501 Applications
FTE: 3.00
Administers and supports the City’s
Enterprise Resource Planning system,
workflow automation and design, custom
reporting, system security, and integration
with other City systems.
1010-3503 Purchasing
FTE: 5.00
Ensures that goods and services
are obtained using best
purchasing practices.
1010-3504 Accounts Payable
FTE: 4.10
Processes the City’s accounts
payable and issues checks to
vendors.
1010-3505 Budget
FTE: 4.90
Coordinates the development of the
annual budget, updates forecasts,
maintains the Citywide fee schedule,
and monitors Citywide budget
throughout the year.
1010-3506 Accounting
FTE: 6.85
Develops, implements, and
maintains effective financial
accounting systems and controls.
1010-3507 Payroll
FTE: 4.50
Processes the City’s biweekly
employee payroll and all related
reports.
1010-3508 Billing and Collection
FTE: 3.00
Responsible for the City’s billed
receivables.
Finance – General Fund
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Finance
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36 Fund Adopted
FY 2025-26
Proposed
FY 2026-27
Increase/
(Decrease)
%
Change
1010 – General Fund $ 7,619,358 $ 7,701,453 $ 82,095 1.1% Total $ 7,619,358 $ 7,701,453 $ 82,095 1.1% 39 of 50
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
37 1010-0010 Administration
FTE: 18.00
Administers the Civil Service system
involving recruitment, selection,
placement, and classification of
employees. Develops and enforces
personnel policies and procedures; labor
negotiations; and employee relations.
1010-5000 Training
FTE: 0.00
Provides specialized leadership programs
for new and existing supervisors, as well
as compliance and development training
for all employees, with access to
approximately 1,200 on-demand classes.
Human Resources – General Fund
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38 Unemployment Insurance Fund
6100
(Internal Service Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Accounts for unemployment
claims.
Compensation Insurance Fund
6140
(Internal Service Fund)
FTE: 4.00
Accounts for the City’s workers’
compensation claims, employee safety
and incident prevention, and employee
health services.
Dental Insurance Fund
6150
(Internal Service Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Accounts for the City’s dental
insurance program for its employees.
Medical Insurance Fund
6160
(Internal Service Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Accounts for the City’s medical
insurance program for its employees.
Vision Insurance Fund
6170
(Internal Service Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Accounts for the City’s vision
insurance program.
Compensated Absences Fund
6400
(Internal Service Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Accounts for the resources and the liability
for employees’ compensated absences
(vacation and compensatory time).
RHSP Benefits Fund
6410
(Internal Service Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Accounts for the resources and the liability
for employees’ sick leave conversion under
the Retirement Health Savings Plan.
Post Employment Benefits Fund
6420
(Internal Service Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Accounts for the resources and the
liability associated with other post-
employment benefits.
Human Resources – Non-General Funds
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Human Resources
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
39 Fund Adopted
FY 2025-26
Proposed
FY 2026-27
Increase/
(Decrease)
%
Change
1010 – General Fund $ 4,383,483 $ 4,556,615 $ 173,132 3.9% 6100 – Unemployment Insurance Fund 137,106 159,399 22,293 16.3% 6140 – Compensation Insurance Fund 22,073,568 21,725,403 (348,165) (1.6%) 6150 – Dental Insurance Fund 1,306,455 1,281,315 (25,140) (1.9%) 6160 – Medical Insurance Fund 30,326,088 31,152,303 826,215 2.7% 6170 – Vision Insurance Fund 220,877 187,239 (33,638) (15.2%) 6400 – Compensated Absences Fund 6,411,681 6,043,644 (368,037) (5.7%) 6410 – RHSP Benefits Fund 1,323,514 1,451,827 128,313 9.7% 6420 – Post Employment Benefits Fund 561,399 498,924 (62,475) (11.1%) Total $ 66,744,171 $ 67,056,669 $ 312,498 0.5% 42 of 50
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
40 ITD Infrastructure Fund
6030
(Internal Service Fund)
FTE: 23.50
Manages and supports the City’s technology
infrastructure, including enterprise network, server,
storage, and unified communications platforms.
Provides resilient operational technology through
integrated cybersecurity and responsive Service
Desk support.
ITD Applications Fund
6040
(Internal Service Fund)
FTE: 19.50
Manages and supports the City’s enterprise
and departmental systems, geographic
information systems, document storage
platforms, the City website, technology project
governance, and key administrative functions.
Information Technology – Non-General Funds
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Information Technology
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
41 Fund Adopted
FY 2025-26
Proposed
FY 2026-27
Increase/
(Decrease)
%
Change
6030 – ITD Infrastructure Fund $ 18,892,411 $ 14,318,673 $ (4,573,738) (24.2%) 6040 – ITD Applications Fund 14,791,491 10,920,362 (3,871,129) (26.2%) Total $ 33,683,902 $ 25,239,035 $ (8,444,867) (25.1%) 44 of 50
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
42 1010-6500 Economic
Development*
FTE: 6.00
Coordinates citywide business
attraction, retention, expansion,
and assistance efforts.
1010-6501 Filming (MSD)
FTE: 0.00
Oversees film permit activity
within the City.
1010-6504 City Manager
FTE: 11.80
Administrative oversight of
City operations and support
to City Council.
1010-6505 Special Events
FTE: 0.00
Coordinates citywide special
events permits.
1010-6506 Media Graphics
FTE: 6.00
Print services, graphic design,
television production and public
meeting coverage.
1010-6508 Commission on
the Status of Women**
FTE: 0.20
Staff support to Commission
on the Status of Women.
1010-6512 Internal Audit
FTE: 3.00
Provides independent and
objective audits to improve City
operations. Staff support to
Audit Committee.
1010-6513 Sister Cities
FTE: 0.00
Staff support to manage the
Sister City Committee and
activities of 11 sister cities.
1010-6514 Communications
FTE: 2.00
Citywide communications
and community
engagement.
Management Services – General Fund
* Effective FY 2026-27, the Economic Development (1010-2511) and Alex Theatre (1010-2526) cost centers were combined and shifted from Community Development to Management Services under Economic Development (1010-6500).
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City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
43 Cable Access Fund
2800
(Special Revenue Fund)
FTE: 0.00
Broadcasting of the City Council meetings
and other various commissions, forums,
etc.
Capital Improvement Fund*
4010
(Capital Projects Fund)
FTE: 0.00
General Fund capital projects.
Management Services – Non-General Funds
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Management Services
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
44 Fund Adopted
FY 2025-26
Proposed
FY 2026-27
Increase/
(Decrease)
%
Change
1010 – General Fund $ 6,415,713 $ 9,731,528 $ 3,315,815 51.7% 2800 – Cable Access Fund 15,000 150,000 135,000 900.0%
4010 – Capital Improvement Fund - 192,000 192,000 N/A
Total $ 6,430,713 $ 10,073,528 $ 3,642,815 56.6% 47 of 50
QUESTIONS &
COMMENTS
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
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FY 2026-27 Budget Adoption Calendar
City of Glendale Budget Study Session 2
June 23, Budget Hearing and Adoption
46 May 28, Budget Study Session #3
• Capital Improvement Program
• Citywide Fee Schedule Update
• Vacancy Reporting
June 4, Budget Study Session #4
• Budget Follow-Up Items
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