Agenda packet — Glendale City Council, July 21, 2026

A G E N D A

GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
JULY 21, 2026 - 6:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 PM
REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:00 PM

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JULY 21, 2026 - 6:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 PM
REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:00 PM
Revised Item: Added Item 1A

ROLL CALL

1. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
a.

Councilmember Brotman’s Request for a Report from Glendale Water & Power on a Clean Energy Strategy that Addresses a Virtual Power Plant, a Power Purchase Agreement program, Time of Use Rates design and implementation, and a Demand Response program

2. CLOSED SESSION
– 1:00 PM (T o Commence at 4:00 PM
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a.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of Litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 2 potential cases
b.

Public Employment – Attorneys
c.

Conference with Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiators: Roubik Golanian, John Takhtalian, Michael J. Garcia, Gillian van Muyden, and Jack Liang.

Property Location: 151 E. Colorado St. Negotiating Parties: Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California. Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms of lease of City property

3. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA
– 6:00 PM
Roll Call
a.

Flag Salute
b.

Invocation
c.

Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the July 21, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on July 15, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

4. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a.

Incoming Poet Laureate Tina Demirdjian
b.

Nominations for Appointment
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Ani Nazaryan, Commission on the Status of Women (Seat 1 – Replacing Lambillotte) (Asatryan[A]/Bartrosouf[B]), 7/14/2026)
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Tasha Jenkins, Commission on the Status of Women (Seat 2 – Vacant) (Brotman[A]/Asatryan[B]), 7/14/2026)
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Marina Manoukian, CDBG-Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee (Seat 1 – Reappointment of Manoukian) (Asatryan[A] /(Brotman[B]), 7/14/2026)
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Jeffrey Head, Historic Preservation Commission (Seat 2 – Reappointment of Head) (Brotman[A] /Asatryan[B]), 7/14/2026)

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CONSENT ITEMS
(Including Minutes)
The following are routine and may be acted upon by one motion. Any Member of Council or the audience requesting separate consideration may do so by making such request before motion is proposed.
a.

City Clerk, re:

Minutes of the Special City Council Meetings of June 9, 2026, and June 23, 2026
b.

Glendale Water and Power, re: Contract Award to Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc. for Capital Improvement Project No. 26-01-Sparr Heights Large Valve Replacement Project

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter and execute a contract with Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc. of Mission Hills, California, Capital Improvement Project No. 26-01-Sparr Heights Large Valve Replacement Project, Specification No. 4045, for a total amount of $443,000 plus a ten (10%) percent contingency of $44,300
c.

City Clerk, re: Award of Contract for FY 2026-2027 Legal Advertising for the City of Glendale

1. Motion Awarding a Contract to Civic News Group, Inc., sole responsible bidder, Specification No. 4054
d.

City Attorney, re:

Cancellation of August 4, 2026 Regular Meeting

1. Motion Modifying City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year

6. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
(Including reports from conferences and regional
meetings)

7. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
(3-minutes per speaker)
Members of the public will be permitted to announce upcoming events taking place in the community.

8. FIRST PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Maximum 3 minutes per speaker, 30-minute
aggregate speaking time limit)
Members of the public may address the Council on agenda items or non-agenda items within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. If a speaker addresses the Council on an agenda item during the First Period of Oral Communications, they may not speak again when the agenda item is called. A speaker who addresses the Council on non-agenda items during the First Period of Oral Communications may not speak during the Second Period of Oral Communications.

9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

10. ACTION ITEMS
a.

City Attorney, re:

Charter Review – Placement of a Measure or Measures on the Ballot to Amend the City Charter to Modernize the Civil Service System, Update the Charter’s Fund Accounting Provisions, and Provide for Miscellaneous Charter Cleanup; Update on Charter Review Committee Activity

1. Resolution of the Council Authorizing Placing on the Ballot Two Questions of Amending the City Charter Pertaining to the Civil Service System, the Charter’s Fund Accounting Provisions and Miscellaneous Provisions

2. Resolution of the Council Authorizing Placing on the Ballot the Question of Amending the City Charter Pertaining to the Civil Service System, the Charter’s Fund Accounting

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Provisions and Miscellaneous Provisions

3. Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a Special Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026; and Asking the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to Consolidate the Special Election with the Statewide General Election; and Authorize the City Clerk and her Duly Authorized Officers and Agents to Carry out all Necessary Procedures for Said Election Working with the County of Los Angeles

4. Resolution Calling for Arguments For and Against the Ballot Measures

5. Resolution of Appropriation

11. HEARINGS

12. REPORTS - INFORMATION

13. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

14. SECOND PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Discussion is limited to items NOT a part of this agenda. Each speaker is allowed 5 minutes.

Council may question or respond to the speaker, but there will be no debate or decision. The City Manager may refer the matter to the appropriate department for investigation and report.

15. NEW BUSINESS

16. ADJOURNMENT

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M I N U T E S
SPECIAL MEETING: GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
JUNE 9, 2026
The Special Public Meeting of the Glendale City Council convened in the City Chambers, in said City, at 3:58 PM, on the above date, pursuant to a call for such meeting signed by the City Clerk of the City Council, and on file with the City Clerk, a copy of which is as follows:

June 4, 2026
Date
Written Notice of said meeting was given, which Notice consisted of a copy of the foregoing Call, and was served on each Member of the Council not joining in the Call, and upon the in said City not less than 24 hours before the time fixed in said Call for said meeting, as follows:

Upon Elen Asatryan at 5:00 PM June 4, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Dan Brotman at 5:00 PM June 4, 2026 Glendale, CA
Upon Vartan Gharpetian at 5:00 PM June 4, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Ara Najarian at 5:00 PM June 4, 2026 Glendale, CA
Upon Ardy Kassakhian at 5:00 PM June 4, 2026 Glendale, CA Mayor Kassakhian called the meeting to order at 3:58 PM.

ROLL CALL – 3:58 PM
- Absent: Council Members Asatryan and Gharpetian
- Report of the City Clerk of the City Council, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Special Public Meeting of the City Council was posted on June 4, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING of the City Council is hereby called to meet at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in the Council Chamber, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit;

1. Management Services, re: Consideration of Support of State Bills Recommended by the Commission on the Status of Women and the Sustainability Commission
Presentation:

Domenica Megerdichian, Assistant to the City Manager, Management Services
Kyra Ross, California Public Policy Group
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a. Motion providing support of bills as recommended by the Commission on the Status of Women and the Sustainability Commission, except AB 65 Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Brotman, Najarian, Kassakhian
Noes: None

Absent: Asatryan, Gharpetian
Abstain: None
b. Motion providing support of AB 65
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Brotman, Kassakhian
Noes: Najarian

Absent: Asatryan, Gharpetian
Abstain: None
ADJOURNMENT – 4:06 PM
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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M I N U T E S
SPECIAL MEETING: GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
JUNE 23, 2026
The Special Public Meeting of the Glendale City Council convened in the City Chambers, in said City, at 4:26 PM, on the above date, pursuant to a call for such meeting signed by the City Clerk of the City Council, and on file with the City Clerk, a copy of which is as follows:

June 17, 2026
Date
Written Notice of said meeting was given, which Notice consisted of a copy of the foregoing Call, and was served on each Member of the Council not joining in the Call, and upon the in said City not less than 24 hours before the time fixed in said Call for said meeting, as follows:

Upon Elen Asatryan at 5:00 PM June 17, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Dan Brotman at 5:00 PM June 17, 2026 Glendale, CA
Upon Vartan Gharpetian at 5:00 PM June 17, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Ara Najarian at 5:00 PM June 17, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Ardy Kassakhian at 5:00 PM June 17, 2026 Glendale, CA Mayor Kassakhian called the meeting to order at 4:26 PM.

ROLL CALL – 4:26 PM
- All present
- Report of the City Clerk of the City Council, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Special Public Meeting of the City Council was posted on June 17, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING of the City Council is hereby called to meet at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in the Council Chamber, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit;

1. Public Works, re: Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Design Build of the Cottage Grove Drainage Improvements Project
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
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a. Resolution [26-71] authorizing the Director of Public Works, or his designee, to issue an RFP using the Design-Build Project Delivery Method for the Cottage Grove Drainage Improvements Project, Specification No. 4052
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
ADJOURNMENT – 4:28 PM
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Contract Award to Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc. for Capital Improvement Project No. 26-01-Sparr Heights Large Valve Replacement Project.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for July 21, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Glendale Water & Power is requesting authorization to execute a contract with Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc. for Sparr Heights Large Valve Replacement Project, in the amount of $443,000. On June 9, 2026, GWP received nine bids. Following a review of the bid documents, GWP determined that Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc., is the lowest responsive bidder in compliance with the requirements of the specifications.

RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc. for Sparr Heights Large Valve Replacement Project, in the amount of $443,000, plus a ten percent contingency of $44,300.

ANALYSIS
GWP’s Sparr Heights Large Valve Replacement Project is proposed to replace multiple inoperable water system valves located along North Verdugo Road and within the surrounding Sparr Heights area, as shown in the Location Map (Attachment A). These valves are critical components of the potable water distribution system, as they allow for localized shutdowns during maintenance or emergency repairs.

Currently, a number of these valves are no longer functional, significantly limiting the Water Division’s ability to isolate sections of the system, and resulting in broader service disruptions than necessary.
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The proposed project includes the replacement of eleven inoperable valves at the following nine locations:
3500 N Verdugo Road (12” Gate Valve)
La Crescenta Avenue & North Verdugo Road (12” Gate Valve) 3170 North Verdugo Road (16” Gate Valve)
3016 North Verdugo Road (Two (2) 16” Gate Valves and 12” Gate Valve) Sparr Boulevard & North Verdugo Road (12” Gate Valve)
2918 North Verdugo Road (16” Gate Valve)
1297 North Verdugo Road (24” Gate Valve)
North Verdugo Road & East Mountain Street (24” Gate Valve) 3435 Angelus Avenue (12” Gate Valve)
These valves play a vital role in isolating large segments of the distribution system.

Their replacement will significantly improve operational flexibility by allowing smaller, more controlled shutdown areas, thereby reducing the number of affected residents during future maintenance or emergency events.

The urgency of this project was emphasized during a potable water main break that occurred in June 2025, which resulted in approximately 400 residents experiencing a loss of water service. GWP Water Division crew responded during non-working hours and worked for over ten hours to address the emergency. Upon arrival, crews identified that several valves within the affected area were inoperable, which significantly delayed the ability to isolate the break and prolonged the service outage. In response to this incident and the identified system deficiencies, GWP Water Division has prioritized the replacement of these inoperable valves to enhance system reliability, improve emergency response capabilities, and minimize future service disruptions.

On May 5, 2026, the City Council adopted Specification No. 4045 for Capital Improvement Project 26-01-Sparr Heights Large Valve Replacement Project and directed the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the work, equipment, and materials described therein.

To ensure competitive bidding, the Notice of Inviting Bids (NIB) for the project was published on the City’s website. The project was also advertised on Bidnet Direct, a construction services platform. In turn, Bidnet Direct distributed the project advertisement to several additional project posting sites that do not require a subscription, including Bid America, Blueprint Express, Construction Data Corporation, Direct Connection, and F.W. Dodge.

On the bid deadline of June 3, 2026, the City received nine bids as summarized in Attachment B, and as shown on the next page:
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Rank Bidder Location Basis Amount
1 Estate Design and Construction*
(*Note: bid deemed non-
responsive as explained below)
Culver City, CA $397,600*
2 J.A. Salazar Construction &
Supply Corporation* (*Note: bid
deemed non-responsive as
explained below)
La Habra, CA $442,725
3 Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc. Mission Hills, CA $443,000 4 US Builder & Construction, Inc. Irvine, CA $473,260
5 J. De Sigio Construction, Inc. Baldwin Park, CA $535,155 6 Cedro Construction, Inc. Santa Paula, CA $580,500
7 Toro Enterprise, Inc. Oxnard, CA $688,456
8 Big Ben, Inc. Irvine, CA $694,452
9 CHI Construction, Inc. Fullerton, CA $758,000
Upon careful review of the bid documents, the apparent low bidder, Estate Design and Construction, was deemed non-responsive as they did not include three comparable references for potable water projects, which was one of the mandatory requirements.

The bid documents required bidders to list three projects similar in scope of this project.

The reference projects submitted by Estate Design and Construction consisted of stormwater and debris basin cleanout projects, which do not demonstrate experience performing work on active potable water systems. Potable water improvement projects involve specialized requirements related to maintaining water quality, system reliability, regulatory compliance, water system isolation, disinfection and bacteriological testing, excavation, backfill, and compaction activities performed in accordance with the California State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water. As a result, the bid was deemed non-responsive and not considered for award.

In addition, Estate Design and Construction did not comply with the bid document requirements regarding signatures and notarizations. The specifications required all signatures to be wet original ink and required the applicable bid forms to be properly notarized. However, Estate Design and Construction submitted electronic signatures instead of wet original ink signatures on seven required forms.

Lastly, Estate Design and Construction failed to provide six required notarizations.

These requirements were mandatory components of the bid submittal, and the failure to provide the required wet signatures and notarizations further supports GWP’s determination that Estate Design and Construction’s bid was non-responsive and not considered for award.

Upon carefully reviewing the documents submitted by the apparent second lowest bidder, J.A. Salazar, it was also determined that their bid submittal was non-responsive as they were missing three required notarizations. As such, J.A. Salazar Construction & Supply Corporation was also not considered for award.
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The bid submitted by the third lowest bidder, Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc., upon review was determined to be responsive and in compliance with the bidding requirements. The bid amount of $443,000 is under the Engineer’s Estimate of $450,000. Additionally, staff verified through the State of California Contractors State License Board that Williams Pipeline Contractor, Inc., of Mission Hills, California, holds a contractor’s license that is current, active, and in good standing.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not applicable.

FISCAL IMPACT
The construction contract with Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc. for the Sparr Heights Large Valve Replacement Project is in the amount of $443,000, plus a ten percent contingency of $44,300, for a total project cost of $487,300. No additional appropriation is requested at this time. The City Council-approved funding is outlined below:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$487,300 GL: 52100-5930-GWP-0020-P0000-
PL: GWP01626AN
Water Depreciation Fund
Department Cost Center Program
Glendale Water
and Power
Projects

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This project is categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15301 and 15302, repair maintenance, or minor alterations of existing utility facilities, and replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems or facilities.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.

ALTERNATIVE TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Choose not to award the contract as recommended herein. This would result in continued reliance on inoperable water system valves during both emergency and planned shutdowns, compromising the reliability of the potable water system and increasing the risk of broader service interruptions.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Scott K. Mellon, P.E., General Manager - Glendale Water and Power 30 of 133

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Prepared by:

Chisom Obegolu, P.E., Assistant General Manager - Water Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Project Location Map
Attachment B: Bid Summary
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M O T I O N
Moved by Council Member ________________________________, seconded by Council Member __________________________________, that the Council of the City of Glendale, finds that Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc. of Mission Hills, California is the lowest responsive bidder to furnish services for Glendale Water & Power’s (GWP) Capital Improvement Project No. 26-01 – Sparr Heights Large Valve Replacement Project, Specification No. 4045, and that the bid of Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc. is hereby accepted and approved as recommended by the General Manager of GWP in the Report dated July 21, 2026, and that all other bids be, and are, hereby rejected. The City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to execute a contract with Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc. of Mission Hills, California for a total not to exceed amount of $443,000, plus a 10% contingency of $44,300. The contract and any amendments thereto shall be subject to approval by the City Attorney.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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Aguilar St
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Loma Crest St

PROJECT LOCATION MAP
PREPARED BY:

REVIEWED BY:

SPECIFICATION NO.:

PROJECT NAME:

PROJECT ACTIVITY:

PROJECT MANAGER:

PROJECT ENGINEER:

PROJECT ADDRESS:

DATE:

LORENA POWELL
L.POWELL
NEAREST CROSS STREET:

ATTACHMENT A

PROJECT

LOCATION

SPARR HEIGHTS
4045

EDSON MONROY
CIP NO. 26-01, SPARR HEIGHTS LARGE VALVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT E. MONROY
JUNE 9, 2026
N/A
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS ON N. VERDUGO ROAD. THIS WORK

CONSISTS OF POTABLE WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT OF

GATE VALVES, BUTTERFLY VALVES, TEES, SOLID SLEEVES, COUPLINGS, BENDS, THRUST/ANCHOR BLOCKS, AND FITTINGS.
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Item Description Qty. Unit Unit Price Amount Unit Price Amount Unit Price Amount Unit Price Amount Unit Price Amount Unit Price Amount Unit Price Amount Unit Price Amount Unit Price Amount Unit Price Amount 1 Detail "A" at 3500 N. Verdugo Road. S 1L 35,000.00$ 35,000.00 $ $ 44,177.78 $ 44,177.78 28,557.00 $ 28,557.00 $ 28,000.00 $ 28,000.00 $ $ 51,940.00 $ 51,940.00 $ 20,850.00 $ 20,850.00 $ 30,260.00 $ 30,260.00 $ 52,502.00 $ 52,502.00 $ 43,517.00 $ 43,517.00 $ 46,000.00 $ 46,000.00 2 Detail "B" at La Crescenta Ave and N. Verdugo Road. S 1L 50,000.00$ 50,000.00 $ $ 44,177.78 $ 44,177.78 45,757.00 $ 45,757.00 $ 43,000.00 $ 43,000.00 $ $ 50,175.00 $ 50,175.00 $ 52,500.00 $ 52,500.00 $ 59,542.00 $ 59,542.00 $ 73,940.00 $ 73,940.00 $ 64,327.00 $ 64,327.00 100,000.00$ $ 100,000.00 3 Detail "C" at 3170 N. Verdugo Road. S 1L 40,000.00$ 40,000.00 $ $ 44,177.78 $ 44,177.78 41,357.00 $ 41,357.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ $ 51,780.00 $ 51,780.00 $ 53,250.00 $ 53,250.00 $ 48,220.00 $ 48,220.00 $ 63,508.00 $ 63,508.00 $ 64,637.00 $ 64,637.00 $ 68,000.00 $ 68,000.00 4 Detail "D" at 3016 N. Verdugo Road. 1 LS 60,000.00$ 60,000.00 $ $ 44,177.78 $ 44,177.78 75,050.00 $ 75,050.00 $ 68,000.00 $ 68,000.00 $ $ 56,125.00 $ 56,125.00 110,275.00$ $ 110,275.00 84,843.00 $ $ 84,843.00 111,322.00$ $ 111,322.00 $ 128,909.00 $ 128,909.00 $ 200,000.00 $ 200,000.00 5 Detail "E" at N. Verdugo Road and Sparr Boulevard. S 1L 45,000.00$ 45,000.00 $ $ 44,177.78 $ 44,177.78 36,962.00 $ 36,962.00 $ 38,000.00 $ 38,000.00 $ $ 51,030.00 $ 51,030.00 $ 42,960.00 $ 42,960.00 $ 61,114.00 $ 61,114.00 $ 75,834.00 $ 75,834.00 $ 65,513.00 $ 65,513.00 $ 63,000.00 $ 63,000.00 6 Detail "F" at 2918 N. Verdugo Road. S 1L 40,000.00$ 40,000.00 $ $ 44,177.78 $ 44,177.78 45,341.00 $ 45,341.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00 $ $ 51,675.00 $ 51,675.00 $ 54,300.00 $ 54,300.00 $ 61,114.00 $ 61,114.00 $ 64,494.00 $ 64,494.00 $ 71,357.00 $ 71,357.00 $ 68,000.00 $ 68,000.00 7 Detail "G" at 1297 N. Verdugo Road. S 1L 60,000.00$ 60,000.00 $ $ 44,177.78 $ 44,177.78 62,741.00 $ 62,741.00 $ 78,000.00 $ 78,000.00 $ $ 57,030.00 $ 57,030.00 $ 84,500.00 $ 84,500.00 $ 95,662.00 $ 95,662.00 $ 93,508.00 $ 93,508.00 $ 94,894.00 $ 94,894.00 $ 82,000.00 $ 82,000.00 8 Detail "H" at N. Verdugo Road and E. Mountain Street. 1 LS 55,000.00$ 55,000.00 $ $ 44,177.78 $ 44,177.78 55,771.00 $ 55,771.00 $ 78,000.00 $ 78,000.00 $ $ 52,630.00 $ 52,630.00 $ 79,400.00 $ 79,400.00 $ 69,946.00 $ 69,946.00 $ 84,930.00 $ 84,930.00 $ 98,879.00 $ 98,879.00 $ 81,000.00 $ 81,000.00 9 Detail "I" at 3435 Angelus Avenue. 1 LS 65,000.00$ 65,000.00 $ $ 44,177.76 $ 44,177.76 51,189.00 $ 51,189.00 $ 45,000.00 $ 45,000.00 $ $ 50,875.00 $ 50,875.00 $ 37,120.00 $ 37,120.00 $ 69,799.00 $ 69,799.00 $ 68,418.00 $ 68,418.00 $ 62,419.00 $ 62,419.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 450,000.00$ $ 397,600.00 442,725.00 $ 443,000.00 $ 473,260.00$ $ 535,155.00 $ 580,500.00 $ 688,456.00 $ 694,452.00 $ 758,000.00 ALL BIDS RECEIVED:

CONTRACTOR TOTAL BASE BID
Estate Design and Construction 397,600.00 $
J.A. Salazar Construction & Supply Corp. 442,725.00 $
Williams Pipeline Contractor, Inc. 443,000.00 $
US Builder & Construction, Inc. 473,260.00 $
J. De Sigio Construction, Inc. 535,155.00 $
Cedro Construction, Inc. 580,500.00 $
Toro Enterprise, Inc. 688,456.00 $
Big Ben, Inc. 694,452.00 $
CHI Construction, Inc. 758,000.00 $
TOTAL BASE BID – Items 1 to 9
Engineer's Estimates Estate Design and Construction J.A. Salazar Construction & Supply Corp. Williams Pipeline Contractor, Inc.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 26-01

SPARR HEIGHTS LARGE VALVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
SPECIFICATION NO. 4045

BID SUMMARY
June 3, 2026
Cedro Construction, Inc. Toro Enterprise, Inc. Big Ben, Inc. CHI Construction, Inc. US Builder & Construction, Inc. J. De Sigio Construction, Inc. *Bid was considered non-responsive.
*Bid was considered non-responsive.
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Award of Contract for FY 2026-2027 Legal Advertising for the City of Glendale

1. Motion Awarding a Contract to Civic News Group, Inc., sole responsible bidder, Specification No. 4054

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for JULY 21, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A motion is presented for Council's consideration to award a contract for Legal Advertising for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to of general circulation which shall be published in the City of Glendale, according to Article VI Section 11 of the Glendale City Charter.

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Motion awarding the contract for Legal Advertising for the City of Glendale for FY 2026-2027 to Civic News Group, Inc.

ANALYSIS
In accordance with Article VI, Section 11 of the City of Glendale Charter, the City Council shall annually call for bids for all official advertising of the city, pursuant to specifications. which was first approved by the City Council
On June 9, 2026, the City Council approved Specification No. 4054 for the FY 2026-2027 Legal Advertising contract and directed the City Clerk to advertise for bids.

One bid was received on July 1, 2026, from Civic News Group, at $2.40 per lineal inch for the first insertion and $2.40 for each subsequent insertion.

The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval to award the contract for Legal Advertising for the City of Glendale for FY 2026-2027 as they are the sole bidder.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not applicable.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The amount of $60,000 for legal advertising has been included in the FY 2026-27 budget, as outlined in the following table.

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$60,000 44200-1010-CCD-0010 General Fund
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1: Reject the sole bid and direct staff to re-advertise for bids. 2: Consider any other alternative not proposed by staff within the limits of Article VI, Section 11 of the Glendale Charter.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Suzie Abajian, City Clerk
Prepared by:

Jinette Simon, Secretary to City Clerk
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Advertising Agreement Contract
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member ____________________________, seconded by Council Member ___________________________, that the Council of the City of Glendale finds that Civic News Group, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder for legal advertising for the City of Glendale for the Fiscal Year 2026-27, in accordance with Specifications No. 4054, and that the bid of Civic News Group, Inc., as set forth in the Report to Council dated July 21, 2026, is hereby accepted. The Council authorizes the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute an Advertising Agreement Contract on behalf of the City, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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1 ADVERTISING AGREEMENT CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT is made as of the 1st day of July 2026 by and between Civic News Group, Inc, DBA Glendale Independent, a California Corporation, hereinafter designated as the “Publisher”, and the CITY OF GLENDALE, a municipal corporation, hereinafter designated as the “City”.

1. For the hereinafter-mentioned consideration, the Publisher agrees to publish in Civic News Group, Inc. DBA GLENDALE INDEPENDENT, a newspaper of general circulation printed, published and circulated in the City of Glendale, such official advertising of the City of Glendale as its City Council may direct to be published in a newspaper of general circulation, for a period beginning on the 1st day of July, 2026, and ending on the 30 th day of June, 2027 and for such reasonable period of time thereafter as may be necessary for the City to consummate a new contract for such advertising.

2. Publisher agrees that all such advertising shall be done in accordance with Specification No.4054 for legal advertising in the City of Glendale, which specification is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale. Said specification is by this reference incorporated herein and made a part of this contract.

3. Publisher agrees to deliver, on the day of issue, without extra charge therefore, thirty (30) copies of each issue of said paper, with inserts, during the period covered by this Contract, to be distributed to the following departments of the City of Glendale: to wit:
At the City Hall – 6 copies
2 – City Manager
1 – City Clerk
2 – City Attorney
1 – Parks
At the Municipal Services Building – 12 copies
2 – Public Works Administration
1 – Permit Services
3– Community Development
1 – Zoning
2 – Engineering Section
1 – Traffic and Transportation
1 – Fire Chief
1 – Building Inspection
At the Perkins Building – 7 copies
1 – Director of Finance
1 – City Treasurer
1 – GWP Administration
1 – Commercial Operations Supervisor
2 – Community Development (Housing)
1 – Purchasing
At the Office of the Chief of Police – 5 copies
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2 Additionally, the contractor shall provide, without extra charge, unlimited access to archives of past publications (archived publications) whether internet, web-based or otherwise. If internet or web-based, contractor shall provide a password or passcode, if needed, to the City Clerk, City Attorney and City Manager to permit access to the archived publications during the period covered by the contract.

4. The City agrees to pay to the Publisher, and the Publisher agrees to accept the sum of Two Dollars and Forty Cents ($2.40) per lineal inch of column one and one-half (1-1/2) inches wide for the first insertion of any said advertising, and Two Dollars and Forty Cents ($2.40) per lineal inch of column one and one-half (1-1/2) inches wide for the second and each subsequent insertion of the same advertising, which prices include the furnishing by the Publisher of two (2) printed copies of all advertising as provided in said specification.

The parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

Civic News Group, Inc.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By
City Attorney Date

CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
By
City Manager
Director of Finance
By
City Clerk
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Cancellation of August 4, 2026 Regular Meeting

1. Motion Modifying City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for July 21, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Manager recommends cancelling the regular meeting of August 4, 2026 due to National Night Out activities.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the Council modify the Council’s regular meeting calendar for FY 2026-27 and cancel the regular meeting of August 4, 2026.

ANALYSIS
On June 23, 2026, the Council adopted a motion establishing the City Council regular meeting dates for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The City Manager recommends modifying the calendar to cancel the August 4, 2026, regular meeting due to National Night Out activities.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not applicable.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This item is exempt from CEQA because there is no reasonable possibility that the proposed action will result in any significant environmental impact.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1: Not modify the proposed regular meeting schedule for fiscal year 2026-27.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Prepared by:

Michael J. Garcia, City Attorney
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
N/A.
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member ____________________________, seconded by Council Member __________________________ that the City Council hereby modifies its regular meeting schedule for the 2026-27 fiscal year to include every Tuesday at 6 p.m., except on those dates set forth below (“Excepted Dates”):
2026
July 7
August 4
August 18
September 8
October 13
November 24
December 22
December 29
2027
January 12
February 16
March 30
April 27
May 25
June 15
The regular meetings on the Excepted Dates are hereby cancelled.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Charter Review – Placement of a Measure or Measures on the Ballot to Amend the City Charter to Modernize the Civil Service System, Update the Charter’s Fund Accounting Provisions, and Provide for Miscellaneous Charter Cleanup; Update on Charter Review Committee Activity

2. Resolution of the Council Authorizing Placing on the Ballot the Question of Amending the City Charter Pertaining to the Civil Service System, the Charter’s Fund Accounting Provisions and Miscellaneous Provisions

4. Resolution Calling for Arguments For and Against the Ballot Measures

5. Resolution of Appropriation

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for July 21, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report follows up the reports of November 4, 2025, March 24, 2026, and April 14, 2026 related to potential amendments to the City Charter. At the conclusion of the April 14, 2026, meeting, the Council deliberated on potential Charter amendments and directed staff to prepare ballot measure language for Charter amendments related to Civil Service and miscellaneous amendments. Since then, the Charter Review Committee has recommended amendments to the Charter’s fund accounting provisions and staff recommend those proposed amendments be included in a proposed ballot measure if the Council is inclined to put the Civil Service and miscellaneous amendments on the November ballot.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the Council, if it is so inclined, adopt a resolution placing Charter amendments on the ballot for November 2026 related to Civil Service, fund accounting provisions and miscellaneous cleanup, and adopt related resolutions to call a special election, asking Los Angeles County to consolidate the special election with statewide general election and calling for arguments for and against the ballot measures. Staff recommends the proposed resolution that submits two separate questions to the voters – one on the Civil Service amendments, and the fund accounting and miscellaneous amendments in the other.

ANALYSIS
Since 2024, the Charter Review Committee (“Committee”) has reviewed the City Charter and reviewed proposed Charter amendments at the direction of the Council.

The Committee has had extensive substantive discussions relating to Council districts, a directly elected Mayor position, Council compensation matters, elected vs. appointed City Clerk and City Treasurer, qualifications of the City Clerk and Treasurer, civil service, council-manager governance, the Charter’s accounting funds, and miscellaneous issues.

The Council received updates on November 4, 2025 (Exhibit 1), March 24, 2026 (Exhibit 2) and April 14 2026 (Exhibit 3). At its April 14, 2026 meeting, the Council directed staff to return with the necessary legislation to place certain matters on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 statewide general election. Those matters are:

Civil Service
Rule of Three Whole Scores: The proposed revision would allow amendments to the Civil Service Rules to permit appointments to be made using the Rule of Three Whole Score system. Under the Rule of Three Whole Scores, candidates are ranked based on their examination scores, and the appointing authority may select from among candidates who fall within the top three distinct score levels (or “whole scores”), rather than being restricted to only the top three ranked applicants.
Length of Probationary Period: This proposed Charter amendment would change the allowable length of the probationary period to a maximum of 18 months, with public safety sworn personnel remaining at 12 months.
Promotional Reallocation: This proposed Charter amendment would allow the appointment of a person with specialized knowledge and experience unique to the reallocated position, provided a vacancy does not exist At-Will Department Heads: This proposed amendment would remove department heads from the classified service, applicable to department heads appointed after the November 3, 2026 election.
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Miscellaneous Cleanup
Location of Council meetings: The Charter currently requires all Council meetings to be held in the Council Chambers absent an emergency. Any Council item requiring deliberation and a Council vote must occur in Chambers. This proposed revision would keep this requirement for the Council’s regular meetings, but allow flexibility for the Council to take actions at special meetings that occur outside of Chambers in the community.
Holding Compensated City Office or City Employment After Council Service: This proposed amendment would confirm the current interpretation of a current provision of the Charter that the prohibition on holding compensated City office or employment within two years of Council service does not apply to the elected positions of Clerk or Treasurer or that of a councilmember appointed to Council in the event of a vacancy.
Remove/replace Obsolete Job Titles and Duties: The proposed amendments would also remove and/or replace obsolete job titles and duties referenced in the Charter.

Additional recommendation of Committee and Staff Regarding Charter Fund Accounting and Other Fiscal Provisions
At its June 4, 2026 and July 2, 2026 meetings, at the direction of Council, the Committee received reports on the Charter’s provisions regarding fund accounting for the City’s general fund and Glendale Water & Power (GWP) funds and unanimously recommended charter amendment language to modernize these provisions. The current Charter language related to the City’s fund accounting is outdated and not compliance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) such as those put forth by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

Fund Structure Compliance with GAAP
The City currently has approximately 78 funds to account for all the various activities and operations that the City has including the General Fund operations, numerous Special Revenue funds, Debt Service funds, Capital Project funds, Internal Service funds, and Enterprise funds. All of these funds have been created to address the operational needs of the City, and to comply with GAAP as well as State and Federal requirements. These separate and distinct funds allow the City to maintain accurate financial records and produce reports that are consistent with GAAP, such as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and further allow for better planning and budgeting to safeguard public assets. While these funds are not mandated by the Charter, they are necessary to account for the activities of the City and all its operations. 45 of 133

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The Charter however, identifies ten specific funds to account for activities of the General Fund and the Electric and Water Utilities. They are: general budget fund; general reserve fund; waterworks depreciation fund; electric works depreciation fund; special deposit fund; general service fund; waterworks revenue fund; electric works revenue fund; Glendale Water and Power sinking fund; and Glendale Water and Power surplus fund (Article XI, §§14 - 22). Many of these specific funds are inconsistent with GAAP and require redundant work to comply with the Charter. This creates unnecessary complexity in budgeting and administration. As an example, the Charter requires that the Council set aside from the income of GWP a fund which according to the estimates of the City Manager shall be sufficient to meet the normal depreciation of either waterworks or electric works. This requirement is inconsistent with modern accounting practices.

Modern accounting practices define depreciation as a measurement of the decline in value of an asset over a period of time. It is a formulaic calculation based on the asset's recorded value divided by its useful life. Accordingly, the Charter requirement of setting aside such funds in a depreciation account is outdated. On the other hand, capital planning is a function of the budgetary process and the actual financing of those capital projects is typically performed on “pay-as-you-go” basis or through debt (bond) financing.

Due to frequent changes in accounting principles and practices, which mandate specific accounting requirements, including changes to fund structures, the Charter should be more flexible to comply with these dynamic changes in accounting rules. This flexibility will allow for more efficient and transparent accounting and financial reporting. Staff therefore propose amendments to the Charter that will modernize and streamline the Charter for better accounting and reporting, eliminate the outdated specific fund requirements, and allow the Council to direct the City’s administration to modify, eliminate and consolidate fund structures as needed. Additionally, staff proposes an amendment to allow the transfer from the electric fund to the general fund to be made during the fiscal year for which it is budgeted and not at the end of the fiscal year as the Charter currently requires. The proposed amendment will make no changes to the methodology for calculating the transfer.

Fiscal Administration
Article XI of the Charter provides certain practices that are no longer necessary. As an example, Section 3 requires that the Council provide for petty cash funds by ordinance for payment in cash of expenditures provided for in the budgets that cannot conveniently and economically be paid otherwise. This is an outdated practice, since petty cash payments are limited to small expenditures and are charged against budgeted line items.

Staff recommend eliminating this section to eliminate unnecessary requirements over these types of activities and to make a clarifying modification to Section 6 regarding adoption of the budget.

Lowest Cost Bond Pricing
Article XXVI, Section 4 requires that when issuing bonds, the bonds must be sold only at public sale, i.e. bidding, provided, however, that if no satisfactory bid is received, the 46 of 133

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council may reject all bids received, and thereafter sell said bonds at a public or private sale. This requirement can extend the time it takes to get bonds to market and adds bureaucratic inefficiencies to the bond issuance process. Staff propose eliminating this requirement of a public sale and allow for an option of a negotiated bond sale (in addition to the option of a competitive sale) to eliminate inefficiencies.

Staff recommend that the Council adopt the Committee’s recommendations regarding fund accounting, fiscal administration, and lowest cost bond pricing. The proposed Charter language, approved by the Committee, is set forth in Exhibit 4 as well as the proposed ballot resolutions.

Additional Discussions of Committee
City Clerk and City Treasurer
At its March 2026 meeting, the Committee approved a motion recommending that the Clerk and Treasurer positions remain as elected positions. At its April 2, 2026, meeting, the Committee voted to recommend Charter amendments regarding compensation of the City Clerk and City Treasurer. First, the Committee unanimously recommended a Charter amendment that would prohibit a reduction in compensation paid to the City Clerk and City Treasurer beginning 30 days before the deadline to file nomination papers through the terms of their respective offices. Second, by a vote of 5 to 3, the Committee recommended a Charter amendment that would impose a three-term limit on service as City Clerk or City Treasurer, either by election or appointment; exempt from such limit a partial term of less than one-half the full term of office; and apply only to terms of office beginning after the election at which such term limits are adopted by the electorate. Thus, such limits would mirror in all respects those applicable to members of the City Council. The Council has not provided direction to include these proposed Charter amendments on the November 2026 ballot. At its June 2026 meeting, the Committee was tied on a motion to propose amendments adding qualifications to the City Treasurer position. The Committee subsequently tabled the discussion. The Committee voted unanimously to recommend no changes to the Charter pertaining to qualifications for the City Clerk position.

Independent Audit Commission
Since April 2026, the Committee has held discussions regarding a Charter-authorized independent audit commission. The Committee has not made final recommendations at this time.
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Timing and Cost Issues
As noted previously, State law mandates that Charter amendments that “alter procedural or substantive protections, rights, benefits or employment status” of local government employees – such as the proposed civil service Charter amendments - must be placed on the ballot of a statewide general election, e.g. November 2026, November 2028. Other Charter amendments may occur at a statewide primary election, which coincides with the City’s general municipal election.

If the Council places Charter measures on the ballot for the November 2026 election, it will have to call a special election to be consolidated with the statewide general election that is run by Los Angeles County. The cost estimate from Los Angeles County to have a consolidated special election in November 2026 for ballot measures is between $465,336,.58 to $476,334.95, depending on the number of pages and the number of the ballot measures take up on the ballot. Staff recommend a 10% contingency on the estimated cost and a $40,000 allocation for informational advertising related to the proposed measure(s). The funds for the consolidation are not appropriated in the City’s current budget for the Clerk’s Office. Thus, staff is requesting an appropriation of $565,000 if Council desires to place the measure(s) on the ballot.

Ballot measure resolutions
While ballot measures proposed by initiative of electors (voters) must contain only a “single subject” or subjects reasonably germane to one another, this rule does not apply to charter amendments proposed by governing bodies. See Hernandez v. County of Los Angeles (2008) 167 Cal.App.4th 12, 22-23. Thus, the Council has the latitude to propose the Charter amendments in one ballot measure or into a couple of distinct measures.

Staff has prepared two resolutions for the Council’s consideration: (i) a resolution that includes one ballot measure for the proposed Civil Service amendments, the fund accounting and fiscal administration amendments and the miscellaneous amendments, or (ii) a resolution that has one ballot measure for the Civil Service amendments and a second ballot measure for the other items. Staff recommend placing two measures on the ballot due to the subject matter distinctions between the Civil Service amendments and the other amendments. However, the Council may choose otherwise. In addition to the resolution(s) placing proposed Charter amendments on the ballot, the Council would be required to adopt a resolution calling for a November 3, 2026 special election and asking the County to consolidate with that election.

If the Council desires to place Charter amendments on the November 2026 ballot, it must do so no later than August 4, 2026
Next Steps
If the Council adopts a resolution calling for the placement of a Charter amendment on the ballot, a resolution calling for arguments for and against the proposed charter amendment, must also be adopted.
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The following procedures will also be implemented:

City Attorney’s Impartial Analysis: Elections Code §9280 provides that whenever city measures are placed on the ballot, the City Attorney, upon direction of the City Council must prepare an impartial analysis of the measures showing the effect of each measure on existing law and how each measure will operate.

Call for Arguments For and Against Proposed Charter Amendments: Pursuant to Section

1.08.060 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, (“GMC”), arguments for and against the proposed Charter amendments must be submitted by specific dates. The GMC requires the Council give preference for writing arguments in the following order:

1. Officers of the City elected by the people.

2. Appointive officers of the City.

3. Bona fide associations of citizens.

4. Individual voters.

Should a majority of the Council choose to sign the arguments in favor of the proposed ballot measures, the City Attorney is prepared to draft such arguments or, in the alternative, the Council may write its own arguments or choose a member to draft the arguments.

Other Pertinent Elections Dates:

A person must request to write arguments at least 85 days prior to election. (August 10, 2026)
The City Council must appoint a person or persons to write arguments at least 75 days prior to election. (August 20, 2026)
Arguments must be submitted to the City Clerk at least 65 days prior to election. (August 30, 2026)
There is a 10-day review period of arguments prior to submitting materials for printing.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The Charter Review Committee is comprised of 12 Glendale residents representing a broad cross-section of the community. The meetings are open to the public and are televised on GTV6.

FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost to the City to hold a special election consolidated with the statewide general election is $565,000. This amount was not included in the FY 2026-27 budget.

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Amount From (Account
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General Fund
Department Cost Center Program
City Clerk Elections

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This activity involves organizational and administrative activities of the government related to election procedures and eligibility requirements, and such internal procedural and eligibility changes have no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. As such, this action is not a “project” subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 14 Cal. Code Regs § 15378.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. Council may choose to adopt the resolution placing one measure on the ballot.

2. Council may choose not to place any measures on the ballot.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Michael J. Garcia, City Attorney
Prepared by:

Michael J. Garcia, City Attorney
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS

1. Staff Report on Update on Activities of Charter Review Committee, November 4, 2025

2. Staff Report on Update on Activities of Charter Review Committee, March 24, 2026

3. Staff Report on Update on Activities of Charter Review Committee, April 14, 2026

4. Proposed Charter Language Pertaining to Fund Accounting, Fiscal Administration, and Limitations on Bond Issuance
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A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA,

PLACING TWO QUESTIONS ON THE BALLOT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE

CITY OF GLENDALE TO UPDATE ITS CIVIL SERVICE PROVISIONS, MODERNIZE

ITS ACCOUNTING FUNDS AND MAKE MISCELLANEOUS CLEANUP CHANGES

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
CALIFORNIA, that it hereby authorizes placing on the ballot for submission to the City electorate the following Charter amendments, the full text of such amendments set forth fully in Attachment 1:

YES
CHARTER AMENDMENT NO. __ Shall Glendale’s City Charter be amended to revise Civil Service rules eliminating Civil Service protections for future department heads; allowing future employee hiring from among candidates within the three highest whole examination scores; extending probationary periods to a maximum of 18 months, while maintaining 12 months for sworn personnel; and allowing the promotion of uniquely qualified employees with specialized knowledge or experience to a reallocated position when there is no vacancy?
NO
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council hereby authorizes placing on the ballot for submission to the City electorate the following Charter amendments, the full text of such amendments set forth fully in Attachment 2:

YES
CHARTER AMENDMENT NO. __ Shall Glendale’s City Charter be amended without raising taxes to modernize outdated financial accounting provisions and obsolete job positions; allow the City Council to act at special, but not regular, meetings outside City Hall; confirm the two-year restriction on former councilmembers holding paid City employment; and permit negotiated and competitive bond sales? NO
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare an impartial analysis of the measures showing the effect of the measure son existing law and how the measures will operate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to take such steps as may be deemed necessary to place the matters on the ballot for the Special Election to be held on November 3, 2026.
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1 Adopted this _______ day of _____________, 2026.
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Mayor
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City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Suzie Abajian, Ph.D., City Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on ________ day of _______________, 2026, and that same was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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1 ATTACHMENT 1
Article IV, Sec. 4
Sec. 4. Appointment and removal of department heads, subordinate officers, etc., generally.

The city manager shall appoint and remove, subject to the civil service provisions of this Charter, all department heads of the city, except as otherwise provided by this Charter, such appointments and removals to be subject to the approval of the council. Department heads shall appoint and remove, subject to the civil service provisions of this Charter, all of their subordinate officers, assistants, deputies, clerks, and employees, except as otherwise provided by this Charter, such appointments and removals to be subject to the approval of the city manager.

Article XXIV, Sec. 2
Sec. 2. Duties of civil service commission generally; rules.

The commission shall prescribe, amend and enforce rules for the classified service, subject to the approval of the council, which shall have the force and effect of law; shall keep minutes of its proceedings and records of its examinations; and shall, as a board or through a single commissioner, make investigations concerning the enforcement and effect of this article and of the rules and efficiency of the service. It shall make an annual report to the council.

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1 mean a total examination score, after the application of any veterans’ preference, and all persons receiving the same whole score shall be deemed to occupy the same rank upon the eligible list.
(7) Probation Period. For a period of probation not exceeding 1218 months, except for positions for sworn personnel in which case the maximum probationary period shall not exceed 12 months, before appointments or promotions are made complete. (8) Temporary or Seasonal Appointments. For temporary appointments to permanent positions and appointments to temporary or seasonal positions, when there is no appropriate eligible list; provided, that no permanent position shall be filled by temporary appointees for a period longer than six months except when due to a leave of absence or in cases of emergency.

Appointments to temporary or seasonal positions and temporary appointments due to a leave of absence may be for such period of time as may be fixed by the commission. The commission shall determine whether any position is in character temporary, seasonal or permanent. The acceptance or refusal to accept temporary or seasonal employment on the part of a person on an eligible list shall not be a bar to appointment to a permanent position from said eligible list. (9) Transfer; Demotion; Reinstatement. For transfer from one position to a similar position, or to a lower position upon request of the employee affected, and for reinstatement within one year of persons who, without fault or delinquency on their part, are separated from the service or reduced.
(10) Promotion. For promotion based upon competitive examination and records of efficiency, character, conduct and seniority; provided, that promotional examination shall be open only to those persons who are employed in positions designated by the commission as appropriate for promotional purposes, who have served in any such position or positions for an aggregate of at least six months, and who satisfy the preliminary requirements of the commission for the position to be filled. Examinations may be exclusively promotional or may be combined with original examinations. Unless the commission finds that it would not be consistent with the best interests of the city, a vacancy, except one for which competition has been suspended, as provided in this article, shall be filled by promotion. (11) Suspension Without Pay. For suspension without pay for a period not to exceed 90 days. (12) Adoption and Amendment of Rules Generally. For the adoption and amendment of rules only after public notice and hearing.
(13) Appointment of Unskilled Laborers. For the appointment of unskilled laborers after such tests as to fitness as the commission may prescribe.
(14) Further Provisions as to Adoption of Rules. For the adoption of such rules not inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter as may be necessary and proper to carry out the provisions of this article.

Article XXIV, Sec. 5
Sec. 5. Suspension of competition.
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1 scientific, professional, or expert character, and upon satisfactory evidence that competition is impracticable and that the position can best be filled by the selection of some designated person of recognized attainments, the commission may, after public hearing and by the affirmative vote of all its members, suspend competition, but no such suspension shall be general in its application to such position, and all such cases of suspension shall be reported, together with the reasons therefor, in the annual report of the commission. (2) In case of a vacancy in the position of director of finance administrative services, city attorney or his assistants or deputies, director of public works, building official, city engineer, maintenance services administrator, head or chief librarian, or in an office created by ordinance, and upon the filing with the commission of a written statement by the appointing agency that it intends to appoint a designated person of recognized attainments to fill such vacancy, competition shall be suspended.
(3) In a case where a vacancy does not exist, the rules shall provide for a process for the chief examiner to authorize the appointment of the current incumbent occupying a position being reallocated to a higher position provided the incumbent has attained specialized knowledge or experience in his or her current position that is uniquely qualifying to the reallocated position.

Such authorization shall be based upon documented evidence of the employee’s demonstrated proficiency, technical competence, and familiarity with the specific functions of the reallocated position. This provision shall not be construed to permit general suspension of competition, but only to recognize exceptional or unique qualifications developed through service in an existing position that will be reallocated to a higher position.

Article XXIV, Sec. 7
Sec. 7. Application of article; exception as to unclassified service.

The provisions of this article shall apply to all positions now existing or hereafter created, except those in the unclassified service.

The unclassified service shall consist of the following offices and employments:

All officers elected by the people.

All members of appointive boards and commissions, and persons serving without compensation.

The chief examiner of the civil service commission.

The city assessor.

The city manager.

The assistant city manager.

The secretary of the city manager.

The city tax collector.

One secretary of any officer elected by the people.
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1 Special officers of the police and fire departments.

All department heads appointed by the city manager, except for any department head appointed prior to November 3, 2026.

Positions in any unskilled labor class created for a special or temporary purpose and which do not exist for a period of longer than thirty days; provided that the commission may, upon application of the appointing agency and after public notice and hearing, by the affirmative vote of four-fifths (4/5) of its members, exempt any position in any unskilled labor class or any part time, seasonal or temporary position for such period of time as it may determine; and provided further, that any such exemption shall not affect the tenure of any person whose appointment has become complete under this article.

Persons employed to render professional, scientific, technical or expert service of an occasional and exceptional character.
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Article IV, Sec. 1
Sec. 1. Generally.

The officers of the City of Glendale shall be five members of the council, a city assessor, a city tax collector, a city manager, a director of finance administrative services, a city clerk, a city treasurer, a city attorney, a director of public works, a city engineer, a maintenance services administrator, a building official, a chief of police and a fire chief. The council may also provide by ordinance for additional offices and for the duties thereof, and for additional duties of offices herein provided for, but in no such manner as to encroach upon the duties of any officer as provided for by this Charter. The council may also provide by ordinance for such subordinate officers, assistants, deputies, clerks, and employees in the several offices and departments as they deem necessary. The members of the council, the city treasurer and the city clerk shall be elected from the city at large, as provided in this Charter. All other officers, assistants, deputies, clerks and employees shall be appointed as provided in this Charter, or as the council may provide by ordinance in case no provision for their appointment is herein made, and shall hold their respective offices or positions at the pleasure of the appointing power. Where the appointment of any of said officers, assistants, deputies, clerks or employees is vested in the council or any commission, such appointment and any removal must be made by a three-fifths (3/5) vote of the members of the appointing power.

Article VI, Sec. 2
Sec. 2. Council meetings.

The council shall hold regular meetings at such times as it shall fix by ordinance or resolution. If a regular meeting falls on a holiday such meeting shall be held on the next business day.

Special council meetings may be called at any time by the mayor, or by three members of the council, acting in accordance with State law.

Any regular, adjourned regular, special, or adjourned special meeting may be adjourned to a time and place specified in the order of adjournment. Any adjourned regular meeting is a regular meeting for all purposes.

All regular council meetings shall be held in the council chamber of the City Hall, or in a place to which any meeting may be adjourned for the purpose of taking evidence or holding hearings.

Final deliberation and actual voting by the council shall take place in the City Hall council chamber. Provided, however, if by reason of fire, flood, reconstruction, or other emergency it shall be unsafe to meet in the council chamber, the regular meetings shall be held for the duration of the reconstruction or emergency at a place designated by the mayor or by three members of the council.

Article VI, Sec. 5
Sec. 5. Certain powers and duties enumerated.
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1 The council shall:

1. Qualifications of Members and Election Returns. Judge the qualifications of its members and all election returns;

2. Rules of Proceedings. Establish rules for its proceedings;

3. Record of Proceedings. Cause a correct record of its proceedings to be kept. The ayes and noes shall on demand of any member, be taken and entered therein, and they shall be recorded on all votes passing any ordinance or appointing or dismissing or confirming the appointment or dismissal of any officer, or authorizing the execution of contracts, or the appropriation or payment of money;

4. Mayor Generally. Choose one of its members as presiding officer, to be called mayor. The mayor shall preside over the sessions of the council, shall sign official documents when the signature of the council or mayor is required by law, and he shall act as the official head of the city on public and ceremonial occasions. He shall have power to administer oaths and affirmations. When the mayor is absent from any meeting of the council, the mayor pro tem shall be selected monthly by alphabetical rotation. The mayor pro tem shall act as mayor if the mayor is absent or unavailable;

5. Appointment of Certain Officers. Appoint a city assessor, which office may be combined with that of the city clerk, a city tax collector, a city attorney, and city manager;

6. Supervision of Public Utilities. Exercise general supervision and direction over all persons, firms, companies and corporations owning, controlling or operating public utilities, in so far as any of them are subject to municipal control. This provision is subject to other Charter provisions relative to such public utilities as now are or may hereafter be owned by the city.

Article VI, Sec. 12
Sec. 12. Councilmembers holding other city offices.

A councilmember shall not hold any other city office or city employment except as authorized by State law or ordinarily necessary in the performance of the duties as a councilmember. No former councilmember shall hold any compensated city office or city employment until two years after leaving the office of councilmember. The preceding sentence shall not apply to the elected positions of city clerk or city treasurer, or an appointment of a councilmember in the event of a vacancy.

Article XI, Sec. 1
Sec. 1. Powers and duties of director of finance administrative services generally.

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1 otherwise provided in this Charter or by general law. The city clerk shall furnish the director of finance administrative services with copies of all ordinances, resolutions and orders of the council making appropriations or authorizing expenditures of money for any purpose. All orders for the purchase of goods, materials or supplies, and all orders or contracts proposed to be entered into by the city by virtue of which any money shall or may become payable by the city, except contracts, the expense of which is to be paid by assessments upon properties benefited or affected thereby, shall before becoming effective, on behalf of the city, be presented to the director of finance administrative services and have indorsed thereon his certificate that there remains unexpended and unapplied in the city treasury as provided by this Charter, a balance of the appropriation or fund applicable thereto sufficient to pay the estimated expense to be incurred during the then current fiscal year under said order or contract as estimated by the board or officer making the same, or that adequate provision therefor has been made in the tax levy, or by other revenues to be received by the city as estimated in the budgets. It shall be the duty of the director of finance administrative services to make such endorsement upon every such contract or order so presented to him if there remains unexpended and unapplied the said estimated amount in any appropriation fund or tax levy, or other estimated revenue applicable thereto, and thereafter he shall hold and retain the said amount to pay the expense to be incurred under said order or contract until the same is fully performed and expense paid.

Article XI, Sec. 3
Sec. 3. Presentation of demands; petty cash funds.

All demands against the city shall, before being paid, be presented to and approved by the proper commission or officer, as herein provided. Demands for which no appropriation has been made shall be presented to the council; and all other demands shall be presented to the city manager; provided that any person dissatisfied with the refusal of the city manager to approve any demand, in whole or in part, may present the same to the council, and the approval of such demand by the council shall have the same effect as its approval by the city manager; and provided further, that if the council shall provide for a park, playground and recreation center commission, a social service commission, or a city planning commission, it may make provision for the presentation to and approval by any such commission of demands for liabilities incurred by it. The council by ordinance may provide for petty cash funds for payment in cash, of expenditures provided for in the budgets that cannot conveniently and economically be paid otherwise. When making demands for the replenishment of the same, the persons entrusted with the funds shall account for all disbursements, and the amounts so expended shall thereupon be charged against the proper appropriations.

Article XI, Sec. 4
Sec. 4. Procedure as to warrants on treasurer; authority of council as to presentation, approval and payment of demands against city.

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1 council, and the director of finance administrative services shall thereupon draw his warrant as directed by the council. Such warrants when presented to the treasurer, shall be paid by him out of the fund therein designated, if there be sufficient money in such fund for that purpose. A warrant not paid for l ack of funds shall be registered, and all registered warrants shall be paid in the order of registration when funds are available therefor. The director of finance administrative services shall draw his warrants for payment of municipal or other bonds payable out of funds in the treasury upon presentation and surrender of the proper bonds or coupons, without approval of any body or officer. The council may make further regulations by ordinance regarding the presentation, approval and payment of demands against the city.

Article XI, Sec. 6
Sec. 6. Fiscal year; proposed budgets and estimates of revenues and expenditures generally.

The fiscal year of the city shall begin on the first day of July. The Council shall adopt a budget on or before the last day of June of each year. On or before the first day of June of each year, Prior to the public hearing required by this Charter, the city manager shall submit to the council a proposed budget for the department of Glendale Water and Power and a proposed budget for all other departments to be known as the general budget. Said budgets shall include estimates of the revenues and expenditures of each budgetary fund and each city departments for the ensuing year. These estimates shall be compiled from detailed information obtained from the several departments on blanks to be furnished by the city manager. The classification of the estimates of expenditures shall be as nearly uniform as possible for all departments, and shall give the following information:

1. A detailed estimate of the expenditures expenses of each department;

2. Expenditures for corresponding items for the last and for the current fiscal years, including adjustments due to transfers between appropriations plus an estimate of expenditures necessary to complete the current fiscal year;

3. Such information as may be required by the council or as the manager may deem advisable to submit;

4. The recommendation of the manager as to the amounts to be appropriated, with reasons therefor, in such detail as the council may direct. Sufficient copies of such proposed budgets shall be prepared and submitted, that there may be copies on file in the office of the clerk for the inspection by the public and one (1) copy of each budget furnished each member of the council. The council shall have power to revise, correct or modify proposed budgets in any particular.

The budget control is at each fund level, and the total expenditures for each budgetary fund shall not exceed the final revised budget of such fund in a given fiscal year.

Article XI, Sec. 9
Sec. 9. Authority of council to provide for system of taxation; tax liens; authority of council to designate assessor and tax collector.

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1 together with any penalties imposed for delinquency and the cost of collection, shall constitute liens on the property assessed and every tax upon personal property shall be a lien upon the real property of the owner thereof. The said liens shall attach as of the first Monday of March of each year. The council may provide that the city clerk shall be ex officio assessor and that the city treasurer or other officer selected by them, shall be ex officio tax collector.

Article XI, Sec. 10
Sec. 10. Assessment, collection, etc., of taxes by officers of County of Los Angeles.

The council shall have power by ordinance to authorize the transfer to and the assumption and discharge by officers of the County of Los Angeles, of any function of the city relating to the assessment of property for taxation, the equalization of such assessment, the collection of taxes levied for municipal purposes, the collection of assessments levied for local improvements, the sale of property for nonpayment of assessments levied for local improvements, and the redemption of property from sales for either of said purposes, and may repeal any such ordinances.

Until the council shall otherwise provide, the ordinance of said City of Glendale now in effect providing that the duties of assessing property and collecting taxes provided by law to be performed by the assessor and the tax collector of the City of Glendale, shall be performed by the county assessor and the county tax collector of the County of Los Angeles, shall remain in full force and effect. During the time that said present ordinance, or any other ordinance passed by the council in pursuance of this section for the same purpose, shall be in effect, the mode and manner of assessing property for purposes of municipal taxation, the equalization of such assessments, the levying and collecting of taxes for municipal purposes, the nature of the lien therefor and the manner and method of enforcing the same and of the redemption of property sold for nonpayment of taxes, and all proceedings relating to said matters, shall be substantially the same as may be provided by law for such matters in relation to county taxes of the County of Los Angeles, so far as applicable, unless the council shall provide otherwise by ordinance.

During the time that the functions of the city, relating to the assessment and collection of city taxes, are being discharged by the officers of the County of Los Angeles, the offices of city assessor and city tax collector shall be deemed suspended and no person shall fill the same, nor shall any salary attach thereto, and all duties of said offices other than the assessment and collection of taxes shall be transferred to and performed by such officers as the council shall by ordinance determine.

Article XI, Sec. 14
Sec. 14. General budget fund.

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1 for that year. All receipts from the general tax levy, licenses, fines, permits, and interest on bank deposits, and all other receipts except those from the department of Glendale Water and Power, and those which are collected for a specific purpose, or are herein ordered to be credited to some other fund, shall be credited to said fund, and all disbursements, on account of general budget appropriations, excepting such appropriations as are payable out of special funds, shall be charged to said general budget fund. The credit balance, if any, in said general budget fund, at the end of any fiscal year, the amount of which is in excess of the amount of all outstanding demands and liabilities unpaid on account of general budget appropriations for said fiscal year, shall be transferred to the general reserve fund.

Article XI, Sec. 15
Sec. 15. General reserve fund Other funds.

The city shall maintain separate funds for specific functions as required by federal or state laws, Charter provisions, generally accepted accounting principles or as determined by the council.

The council may establish policies relating to cash reserves. The council shall maintain the permanent revolving fund now established and known as the general reserve fund, for the purpose of keeping the payment of the running expenses of the city on a cash basis. Said fund shall be maintained in an amount sufficient to meet all legal demands against the treasury for the period of each fiscal year prior to the collection of ad valorem taxes. The council shall have power to transfer from the general reserve fund to any fund or funds, such sum or sums as may be required for the purpose of placing such fund or funds, as nearly as possible, on a cash basis. It shall be the duty of the council to provide that all money so transferred from the general reserve fund be returned thereto on or before the end of the fiscal year in which said transfers are made; provided, that in any fiscal year in which the total balance in said general reserve fund exceeds fifty (50) percent of the total amount of the anticipated ad valorem tax receipts for that year, the council may appropriate such excess for any city purpose without returning the same.

Article XI, Sec. 17
Sec. 17. Water works depreciation fund; electric works depreciation fund The council shall annually set aside from the income of the department of Glendale Water and Power derived from the waterworks of the city and paid into the waterworks revenue fund, a fund which, according to the estimates of the city manager, shall be sufficient to meet the normal depreciation of such waterworks. It shall also annually set aside from the income of the department of Glendale Water and Power derived from the electric works of the city and paid into the electric works revenue fund, a fund which, according to the estimates of the city manager, shall be sufficient to meet the normal depreciation of such electric works. Each of such funds shall be used only for the repair, replacement, betterment and extensions of the plants and equipment of the waterworks or electric works, as the case may be, from which said revenue is derived. Nothing herein contained shall limit the right to vote and issue bonds of the city for said purposes or any thereof or to issue revenue bonds of said city for said purposes or any thereof. Receipts from the utilities operated by the city shall be paid into the city treasury and maintained in separate water and electric funds. Expenditures from such funds shall be made for such purposes that include, but are not limited to:
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1 a. Payment of operating expenses;
b. Payments for capital improvements, repairs, maintenance, and extensions; c. Payment of bonds and interest issued for acquisition, construction and extensions; d. Contributions to reserve balances as determined by reserve policies for each fund established by council;
e. Transfers to the General Fund as authorized by Article XI, Section 22 of this charter.

Article XI, Sec. 18
Sec. 18. Special deposit fund.

There is hereby created a fund to be known as the special deposit fund, wherein shall be deposited all moneys received by the city, or any department, officer or board thereof, for the purpose of guaranteeing the payment of any costs, charges, or damages accruing or liable to accrue, to the city from the depositor and all moneys deposited as bail to secure the liberation of a person accused of a public offense, and all moneys required to be deposited for the purpose of indemnifying persons whose property is in danger of being damaged or destroyed by the operation of the depositor. The money so deposited may be returned to the depositor, should he become entitled to the return thereof, in such manner as the council may, by ordinance, prescribe, or upon default being made in the payment of such costs, charges, or damages, or in the performance of any of such conditions, acts or things, may be declared forfeited in whole or in part and be disposed of as the council may direct.

Article XI, Sec. 19
Sec. 19. General service fund.

The council shall maintain the permanent revolving fund now established and known as the general service fund. All expenditures for lot cleaning, for engineering, and other incidental expenses in connection with street opening and improvement proceedings and all other expenditures which are in the nature of advancements by the city and are to be repaid to the city, shall be charged to said fund. All receipts on account of the matters above mentioned shall be credited to said general service fund from the special fund created for such proceedings, if any, when available therein. All amounts expended for purchase of general supplies, which for any reason cannot be charged directly to the account or accounts for which such supplies are purchased, shall be charged against said general service fund, and when said supplies are used by the various departments, the cost thereof shall be charged against the proper fund and credited to said general service fund.

Article XI, Sec. 20
Sec. 20. Waterworks revenue fund; electric works revenue fund.

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1 disbursements (except those payable from the waterworks depreciation fund) provided in the Glendale Water and Power budget on account of said waterworks shall be charged to said waterworks revenue fund and all disbursements (except those payable from the electric works depreciation fund) provided in said budget on account of the electric works shall be charged to said electric works revenue fund. The credit balance, if any, or any part thereof, in each of said funds at the end of any fiscal year, the amount of which is in excess of the amount of all outstanding demands and liabilities unpaid from said fund on account of budget appropriations therefrom, shall be transferred to the Glendale Water and Power surplus fund.

Article XI, Sec. 21
Sec. 21. Glendale Water and Power sinking fund.*
For the payment of principal and interest of all Glendale city or municipal improvement district bonds heretofore issued for the acquisition, improvement or extension of waterworks or electric works operated by the city, the council shall transfer from time to time from the waterworks revenue fund or the electric works revenue fund, or both thereof, to the Glendale Water and Power sinking fund a sufficient amount each year to cover the total amount of payments falling due that year for principal and interest of said bonds. Nothing in this section shall impair the power of the council to levy such taxes as may be necessary to provide for the payment of interest and principal of such bonds, or the power of the council to pay from the waterworks revenue fund the principal and interest of any general obligation bonds of the city hereafter issued for waterworks purposes or to pay from the electric works revenue fund the principal and interest of any general obligation bonds of the city hereafter issued for electric works purposes.

Article XI, Sec. 22
Sec. 22. Glendale Water and Power surplus fund—Generally transfer.

A fund to be known as the Glendale Water and Power surplus fund is hereby created, to which fund shall be credited from the receipts of the department of Glendale Water and Power in the waterworks revenue fund and the electric works revenue fund, any amounts in excess of the requirements of the several funds as hereinbefore set forth. Except as otherwise provided in this section, disbursements from said Glendale Water and Power surplus fund may be made by the council by special appropriation for waterworks or electric works purposes only, which shall include payment of all or any portion of the tax of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, or its successors in interest, which the council may elect to pay out of the funds of the City of Glendale.

At the end of each fiscal year an An amount equal to twenty-five (25) percentum of the operating revenues of the department of Glendale Water and Power for such each fiscal year, excluding receipts from water or power supplied to other cities or utilities at wholesale rates, shall be transferred from said Glendale Water and Power surplus fund to the general reserve fund; provided, that the council may annually, at or before the end of the the ensuing fiscal year, reduce said amount or wholly waive such transfer if, in its opinion, such reduction or waiver is necessary to insure the sound financial position of said department of Glendale Water and Power and it shall so declare by resolution.
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1 Article XXI, Sec. 3
Sec. 3. Duties of maintenance services administrator.

The maintenance services administrator shall have the general care and supervision of streets and of the maintenance and repair thereof and the care of and custody of tools and implements belonging to the City of Glendale and used for street construction and repair.

Article XXIII, Sec. 14
Sec. 14. Payment into city treasury of moneys received from taxes, licenses, fees, etc.

All moneys received from taxes, licenses, fees, fines, penalties and forfeitures, and all moneys which may be collected or received by any officer of the city in his official capacity, or by any department of the city, for the performance of any official duty, and all moneys accruing to the city from any source, and all moneys directed by law, or by this Charter, to be paid or deposited in the treasury, shall be paid into the treasury daily.

The treasurer shall receipt for each such deposit in triplicate, giving the original and duplicate to the depositor, who must file the duplicate with the director of finance administrative services.

Article XXIII, Sec. 22
Sec. 22. Officers to report fees, etc., monthly.

On the first day of each month every officer authorized by law to charge any fee, commission, percentage, allowance or compensation, must make a written report to the director of finance administrative services of all moneys received by him during the preceding month.

Article XXIV, Sec. 7
Sec. 7. Application of article; exception as to unclassified service.

The provisions of this article shall apply to all positions now existing or hereafter created, except those in the unclassified service.

The unclassified service shall consist of the following offices and employments:

All officers elected by the people.

All members of appointive boards and commissions, and persons serving without compensation.

The chief examiner of the civil service commission.

The city assessor.

The city manager.
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1 The assistant city manager.

The secretary of the city manager.

The city tax collector.

One secretary of any officer elected by the people.

Special officers of the police and fire departments.

Persons employed to render professional, scientific, technical or expert service of an occasional and exceptional character.

Article XXIV, Sec. 10
Sec. 10. Procedure as to appointments.

The person or persons having authority of appointment shall notify the commission of any appointment made, and the commission shall certify such fact to the director of finance administrative services. The director of finance administrative services shall not approve any salary or compensation for services to any person holding or performing the duties of a position in the classified service until the appointment shall have been so certified.

Article XXVI, Sec. 1
Sec. 1 Issuance generally; how payable; application of restrictions in Charter outside this article.

Revenue bonds for the purpose of providing moneys for the acquisition or construction of additions to or extensions or improvements of the waterworks utility or electric works utility of the city or for the purpose of refunding any revenue bonds previously issued under this article may be issued only as provided in this article. Such revenue bonds shall not constitute any indebtedness of the city but shall be payable, principal and interest, only from the revenue fund derived from the public utility to be added to, extended or improved with the proceeds of said bonds or the proceeds of the bonds to be refunded with said bonds, and no restrictions or limitations upon or procedure for the issuance of bonds in other articles of this Charter shall apply to such revenue bonds.

Article XXVI, Sec. 3
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1 Sec. 3. Terms and conditions of bond ordinance, etc.; bond ordinance, etc., as contract.

In the ordinance authorizing the issuance of said bonds or in any ordinance, resolution or order in the proceedings for the issuance and sale thereof, or in any indenture authorized by the council in respect of said bonds, the council may, in any article, section, sentence, or clause thereof make such provisions as it may deem necessary or desirable to facilitate the issuance and sale of the bonds or for the protection or security of the holders thereof, including without affecting the generality of the foregoing provisions for any or all of the following:

1. The denominations of the bonds, the rate or rates of interest thereon, the medium of payment thereof, the place or places of payment thereof, within or without the State of California, the form of said bonds (including recitals of regularity) and of interest coupons pertaining thereto, the form, denomination and conditions of any temporary bonds or interim certificates, and the manual or facsimile signatures to be affixed to said bonds, coupons or certificates.

2. The terms and conditions under which said bonds may be issued, sold, paid, called before maturity, refunded, exchanged, registered, transferred and negotiated, and issues for more than one (1) purpose or utility may be sold on all or none basis.

3. Rates to be charged for services furnished by the public utility added to, extended or improved with the proceeds of said bonds, such rates to provide revenue at least sufficient to pay as the same become due, principal and interest of such bonds and all other obligations payable from the revenue fund of such works utility or from any fund derived therefrom and the necessary expenses of maintaining and operating such works utility, and the extent to which such services may be furnished or rendered to the city or to any public corporation free or at lower rates than those otherwise charged.

4. The revenue fund from which said bonds and the interest thereon shall be paid; the collection, deposit and safekeeping of revenues, the permissible uses thereof (including restrictions upon or prohibitions against any uses authorized or required by other articles of this Charter), the special fund or funds to be kept for the payment of principal and interest of the bonds, including reserve, sinking, interest and redemption, and trust funds; the permissible investments for moneys in said funds, the accounts and records to be kept, audits thereof and examination thereof by bondholders and others.

5. The carrying of insurance upon such public utility, or any part thereof, against any and all risks.

6. Prohibitions against or limitations upon the sale, lease or other disposition of such public utility.

7. Prohibitions against or limitations upon the issuance of any additional bonds payable from the revenues of the public utility so acquired, constructed, extended or improved, but no bonds shall be issued pursuant to this article or under any other provision of this Charter having any priority in payment of principal or interest out of such revenues over revenue bonds theretofore or thereafter issued and payable out of said revenues.

8. Provisions whereby the consent or agreement of a stated percentage or number of the holders of the bonds may bind all holders to modifications of the provisions of any ordinance, resolution, order or indenture authorizing or providing for the issuance of such bonds, or to a refunding of said bonds and to calls or exchanges in connection with such refunding.

9. Any other provisions valid under the Constitutions of the State of California and United States of America which the council deems necessary or desirable to facilitate the issuance and sale of said bonds or for the protection of holders thereof. 67 of 133

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1 The ordinance authorizing the issuance of said bonds, any indenture authorized by the council, and all other ordinances, resolutions, or orders in the proceeding for the issuance of said bonds shall constitute a contract with the holders of the bonds and may be enforced by them under any applicable legal remedies.

Article XXVI, Sec. 4
Sec. 4. Limitations on issuance.

The following limitations shall apply to the issuance of bonds under this article.

1. Said bonds shall be payable within not more than forty years from the date of issue thereof, and not less than one-fortieth part of the whole of any issue of bonds shall be payable annually beginning not later than ten (10) years from the date of such issue.

2. Said bonds shall be designated "Revenue Bonds" and each bond shall state on its face that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the City of Glendale but is payable, principal and interest, only from the revenue fund of the utility for which the proceeds of the bonds will be used.

3. Said bonds shall may be sold through a negotiated or a competitive process as determined by the city council only at public sale following such notice as the council by resolution may prescribe; provided, however, that if no satisfactory bid is received pursuant to such notice the council may reject all bids received, if any, and thereafter sell said bonds at public or private sale; provided, further, that the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the exchange of any refunding bonds.

4. Said bonds shall be sold for not less than par and accrued interest to date of delivery. The proceeds from the sale (except premium and accrued interest which shall be used for the payment of principal and interest of the bonds) shall be applied exclusively to the objects and purposes set forth in the ordinance authorizing the issuance thereof; provided, however, that said proceeds may be used for the payment of interest on said bonds during the period of acquisition and construction and for the first six (6) months thereafter; and provided, further, that when the objects and purposes for which the bonds were issued have been accomplished any remaining unexpended funds derived from the sale of said bonds shall be used for the payment of the principal and interest of said bonds. 68 of 133

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1 RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA,

PLACING ON THE BALLOT THE QUESTION OF AMENDING THE CHARTER OF

THE CITY OF GLENDALE TO UPDATE ITS CIVIL SERVICE PROVISIONS,

MODERNIZE ITS ACCOUNTING FUNDS AND MAKE MISCELLANEOUS CLEANUP

CHANGES

YES
CHARTER AMENDMENT NO. __ Shall Glendale’s City Charter be amended without raising taxes to modernize accounting provisions; permit City Council action at meetings outside City Hall; confirm restrictions on former councilmembers holding paid City employment; authorize negotiated bond sales; update obsolete positions; and revise Civil Service provisions to eliminate civil service protections for future department heads, expand eligibility lists, extend probationary periods up to 18 months while maintaining 12 months for sworn personnel, and allow promotion of uniquely qualified employees to reallocated positions?
NO
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare an impartial analysis of the measure showing the effect of the measure on existing law and how the measure will operate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to take such steps as may be deemed necessary to place the matter on the ballot for the Special Election to be held on November 3, 2026.

Adopted this _______ day of _____________, 2026.
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1 ATTACHMENT 1
Article IV, Sec. 1
Sec. 1. Generally.

Article IV, Sec. 4
Sec. 4. Appointment and removal of department heads, subordinate officers, etc., generally.

Article VI, Sec. 2
Sec. 2. Council meetings.

The council shall hold regular meetings at such times as it shall fix by ordinance or resolution. If a regular meeting falls on a holiday such meeting shall be held on the next business day.

Special council meetings may be called at any time by the mayor, or by three members of the council, acting in accordance with State law.

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1 All regular council meetings shall be held in the council chamber of the City Hall, or in a place to which any meeting may be adjourned for the purpose of taking evidence or holding hearings.

Article VI, Sec. 5
Sec. 5. Certain powers and duties enumerated.

The council shall:

1. Qualifications of Members and Election Returns. Judge the qualifications of its members and all election returns;

2. Rules of Proceedings. Establish rules for its proceedings;

5. Appointment of Certain Officers. Appoint a city assessor, which office may be combined with that of the city clerk, a city tax collector, a city attorney, and city manager;

Article VI, Sec. 12
Sec. 12. Councilmembers holding other city offices.

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1 positions of city clerk or city treasurer, or an appointment of a councilmember in the event of a vacancy.

Article XI, Sec. 1
Sec. 1. Powers and duties of director of finance administrative services generally.

The director of finance administrative services shall be the general accountant of the city. He shall receive and preserve in his office all accounts, books, vouchers, documents and papers relating to accounts and contracts of the city, its disbursements, revenues and other financial affairs. He shall keep an account of all moneys paid into and out of the treasury, and shall draw and sign all warrants on the treasurer for payment of money out of the treasury, except as otherwise provided in this Charter or by general law. The city clerk shall furnish the director of finance administrative services with copies of all ordinances, resolutions and orders of the council making appropriations or authorizing expenditures of money for any purpose. All orders for the purchase of goods, materials or supplies, and all orders or contracts proposed to be entered into by the city by virtue of which any money shall or may become payable by the city, except contracts, the expense of which is to be paid by assessments upon properties benefited or affected thereby, shall before becoming effective, on behalf of the city, be presented to the director of finance administrative services and have indorsed thereon his certificate that there remains unexpended and unapplied in the city treasury as provided by this Charter, a balance of the appropriation or fund applicable thereto sufficient to pay the estimated expense to be incurred during the then current fiscal year under said order or contract as estimated by the board or officer making the same, or that adequate provision therefor has been made in the tax levy, or by other revenues to be received by the city as estimated in the budgets. It shall be the duty of the director of finance administrative services to make such endorsement upon every such contract or order so presented to him if there remains unexpended and unapplied the said estimated amount in any appropriation fund or tax levy, or other estimated revenue applicable thereto, and thereafter he shall hold and retain the said amount to pay the expense to be incurred under said order or contract until the same is fully performed and expense paid.

Article XI, Sec. 3
Sec. 3. Presentation of demands; petty cash funds.

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Sec. 4. Procedure as to warrants on treasurer; authority of council as to presentation, approval and payment of demands against city.

All demands approved by the proper board, commission or officer shall be presented to the director of finance administrative services, who shall examine the same; and if the amount thereof is legally due and there remains on his books an unexhausted balance or an appropriation against which the same may be charged, he shall approve such demand and draw and sign his warrant on the treasurer therefor, payable out of the proper fund. Objections of the director of finance administrative services to any demand may be overruled by the council, and the director of finance administrative services shall thereupon draw his warrant as directed by the council. Such warrants when presented to the treasurer, shall be paid by him out of the fund therein designated, if there be sufficient money in such fund for that purpose. A warrant not paid for l ack of funds shall be registered, and all registered warrants shall be paid in the order of registration when funds are available therefor. The director of finance administrative services shall draw his warrants for payment of municipal or other bonds payable out of funds in the treasury upon presentation and surrender of the proper bonds or coupons, without approval of any body or officer. The council may make further regulations by ordinance regarding the presentation, approval and payment of demands against the city.

Article XI, Sec. 6
Sec. 6. Fiscal year; proposed budgets and estimates of revenues and expenditures generally.

1. A detailed estimate of the expenditures expenses of each department;

3. Such information as may be required by the council or as the manager may deem advisable to submit;

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1 The budget control is at each fund level, and the total expenditures for each budgetary fund shall not exceed the final revised budget of such fund in a given fiscal year.

Article XI, Sec. 9
Sec. 9. Authority of council to provide for system of taxation; tax liens; authority of council to designate assessor and tax collector.

The council shall have power by ordinance, to provide a system for the assessment, levy, and collection of all city taxes, which system shall conform as nearly as may be to the general laws of this state, provided for the assessment, levy and collection of county taxes. All taxes levied, together with any penalties imposed for delinquency and the cost of collection, shall constitute liens on the property assessed and every tax upon personal property shall be a lien upon the real property of the owner thereof. The said liens shall attach as of the first Monday of March of each year. The council may provide that the city clerk shall be ex officio assessor and that the city treasurer or other officer selected by them, shall be ex officio tax collector.

Article XI, Sec. 10
Sec. 10. Assessment, collection, etc., of taxes by officers of County of Los Angeles.

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Sec. 14. General budget fund.

A fund to be known as the general budget fund is hereby created to account for all financial resources and expenditures except those required to be accounted for in another fund and to report such operating results of said general fund. The city shall maintain adequate level of reserve in the general fund for the purpose of service continuity, managing cash flow, protecting credit ratings, funding emergency responses, and stabilizing budget volatilities driven by economic factors. At the end of any fiscal year, the total balance in said general fund reserve shall exceed fifty (50) percent of the total amount of the property taxes assessed and collected for that year. All receipts from the general tax levy, licenses, fines, permits, and interest on bank deposits, and all other receipts except those from the department of Glendale Water and Power, and those which are collected for a specific purpose, or are herein ordered to be credited to some other fund, shall be credited to said fund, and all disbursements, on account of general budget appropriations, excepting such appropriations as are payable out of special funds, shall be charged to said general budget fund. The credit balance, if any, in said general budget fund, at the end of any fiscal year, the amount of which is in excess of the amount of all outstanding demands and liabilities unpaid on account of general budget appropriations for said fiscal year, shall be transferred to the general reserve fund.

Article XI, Sec. 15
Sec. 15. General reserve fund Other funds.

The city shall maintain separate funds for specific functions as required by federal or state laws, Charter provisions, generally accepted accounting principles or as determined by the council.

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1 fund which, according to the estimates of the city manager, shall be sufficient to meet the normal depreciation of such waterworks. It shall also annually set aside from the income of the department of Glendale Water and Power derived from the electric works of the city and paid into the electric works revenue fund, a fund which, according to the estimates of the city manager, shall be sufficient to meet the normal depreciation of such electric works. Each of such funds shall be used only for the repair, replacement, betterment and extensions of the plants and equipment of the waterworks or electric works, as the case may be, from which said revenue is derived. Nothing herein contained shall limit the right to vote and issue bonds of the city for said purposes or any thereof or to issue revenue bonds of said city for said purposes or any thereof. Receipts from the utilities operated by the city shall be paid into the city treasury and maintained in separate water and electric funds. Expenditures from such funds shall be made for such purposes that include, but are not limited to:
a. Payment of operating expenses;
b. Payments for capital improvements, repairs, maintenance, and extensions; c. Payment of bonds and interest issued for acquisition, construction and extensions; d. Contributions to reserve balances as determined by reserve policies for each fund established by council;
e. Transfers to the General Fund as authorized by Article XI, Section 22 of this charter.

Article XI, Sec. 18
Sec. 18. Special deposit fund.

Article XI, Sec. 19
Sec. 19. General service fund.

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1 used by the various departments, the cost thereof shall be charged against the proper fund and credited to said general service fund.

Article XI, Sec. 20
Sec. 20. Waterworks revenue fund; electric works revenue fund.

All receipts by the department of Glendale Water and Power from the sale of water or otherwise derived from the waterworks of the city shall be credited to a fund hereby created to be known as the waterworks revenue fund. All receipts by the department of Glendale Water and Power from the sale of electric energy or otherwise derived from the electric works of the city shall be credited to a fund hereby created to be known as the electric works revenue fund. All disbursements (except those payable from the waterworks depreciation fund) provided in the Glendale Water and Power budget on account of said waterworks shall be charged to said waterworks revenue fund and all disbursements (except those payable from the electric works depreciation fund) provided in said budget on account of the electric works shall be charged to said electric works revenue fund. The credit balance, if any, or any part thereof, in each of said funds at the end of any fiscal year, the amount of which is in excess of the amount of all outstanding demands and liabilities unpaid from said fund on account of budget appropriations therefrom, shall be transferred to the Glendale Water and Power surplus fund.

Article XI, Sec. 22
Sec. 22. Glendale Water and Power surplus fund—Generally transfer.

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1 California, or its successors in interest, which the council may elect to pay out of the funds of the City of Glendale.

Article XXI, Sec. 3
Sec. 3. Duties of maintenance services administrator.

Article XXIII, Sec. 14
Sec. 14. Payment into city treasury of moneys received from taxes, licenses, fees, etc.

The treasurer shall receipt for each such deposit in triplicate, giving the original and duplicate to the depositor, who must file the duplicate with the director of finance administrative services.

Article XXIII, Sec. 22
Sec. 22. Officers to report fees, etc., monthly.

Article XXIV, Sec. 2
Sec. 2. Duties of civil service commission generally; rules.

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1 proceedings and records of its examinations; and shall, as a board or through a single commissioner, make investigations concerning the enforcement and effect of this article and of the rules and efficiency of the service. It shall make an annual report to the council.

The rules shall provide:
(1) Classification of Positions. For the classification of all positions in the classified service. (2) Competitive Examinations—Generally. For open, competitive examinations to test the relative fitness of applicants for all such positions, except positions for which competition has been suspended, as provided in this article.
(3) Same—Public Advertisement. For public advertisement of all competitive examinations. (4) Eligible Lists. For the creation of eligible lists upon which shall be entered the names of successful candidates in the order of their standing in examination. Such lists shall remain in force not longer than two years nor less than one year provided that the commission may cancel any list established from an open examination which contains the names of not more than three persons whose names have been submitted for appointment and the persons not appointed. (5) Grounds for Rejection of Candidates or Eligibles. For the rejection of candidates or eligibles who fail to comply with the requirements of the commission in regard to age, residence, sex, physical condition, or who have been guilty of crimes or infamous or disgraceful conduct, or who have attempted any deception or fraud. (6) For the appointment of any person from among those one of the three persons standing within the three highest whole scores on the appropriate eligible list, except when competition has been suspended as provided in this article; provided that the appointing agency may appoint a person from an eligible list containing less than three names; and provided further that any person whose name has been certified three times without appointment shall have his name dropped to the end of said list. For the purposes of this section, a "whole score" shall mean a total examination score, after the application of any veterans’ preference, and all persons receiving the same whole score shall be deemed to occupy the same rank upon the eligible list.
(7) Probation Period. For a period of probation not exceeding 1218 months, except for positions for sworn personnel in which case the maximum probationary period shall not exceed 12 months, before appointments or promotions are made complete. (8) Temporary or Seasonal Appointments. For temporary appointments to permanent positions and appointments to temporary or seasonal positions, when there is no appropriate eligible list; provided, that no permanent position shall be filled by temporary appointees for a period longer than six months except when due to a leave of absence or in cases of emergency.

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1 year of persons who, without fault or delinquency on their part, are separated from the service or reduced.
(10) Promotion. For promotion based upon competitive examination and records of efficiency, character, conduct and seniority; provided, that promotional examination shall be open only to those persons who are employed in positions designated by the commission as appropriate for promotional purposes, who have served in any such position or positions for an aggregate of at least six months, and who satisfy the preliminary requirements of the commission for the position to be filled. Examinations may be exclusively promotional or may be combined with original examinations. Unless the commission finds that it would not be consistent with the best interests of the city, a vacancy, except one for which competition has been suspended, as provided in this article, shall be filled by promotion. (11) Suspension Without Pay. For suspension without pay for a period not to exceed 90 days. (12) Adoption and Amendment of Rules Generally. For the adoption and amendment of rules only after public notice and hearing.
(13) Appointment of Unskilled Laborers. For the appointment of unskilled laborers after such tests as to fitness as the commission may prescribe.
(14) Further Provisions as to Adoption of Rules. For the adoption of such rules not inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter as may be necessary and proper to carry out the provisions of this article.

Article XXIV, Sec. 5
Sec. 5. Suspension of competition.
(1) In case of a vacancy in a position requiring peculiar and exceptional qualifications of a scientific, professional, or expert character, and upon satisfactory evidence that competition is impracticable and that the position can best be filled by the selection of some designated person of recognized attainments, the commission may, after public hearing and by the affirmative vote of all its members, suspend competition, but no such suspension shall be general in its application to such position, and all such cases of suspension shall be reported, together with the reasons therefor, in the annual report of the commission. (2) In case of a vacancy in the position of director of finance administrative services, city attorney or his assistants or deputies, director of public works, building official, city engineer, maintenance services administrator, head or chief librarian, or in an office created by ordinance, and upon the filing with the commission of a written statement by the appointing agency that it intends to appoint a designated person of recognized attainments to fill such vacancy, competition shall be suspended.
(3) In a case where a vacancy does not exist, the rules shall provide for a process for the chief examiner to authorize the appointment of the current incumbent occupying a position being reallocated to a higher position provided the incumbent has attained specialized knowledge or experience in his or her current position that is uniquely qualifying to the reallocated position.

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1 position. This provision shall not be construed to permit general suspension of competition, but only to recognize exceptional or unique qualifications developed through service in an existing position that will be reallocated to a higher position.

Article XXIV, Sec. 7
Sec. 7. Application of article; exception as to unclassified service.

The provisions of this article shall apply to all positions now existing or hereafter created, except those in the unclassified service.

The unclassified service shall consist of the following offices and employments:

All officers elected by the people.

All members of appointive boards and commissions, and persons serving without compensation.

The chief examiner of the civil service commission.

The city assessor.

The city manager.

The assistant city manager.

The secretary of the city manager.

The city tax collector.

One secretary of any officer elected by the people.

Special officers of the police and fire departments.

All department heads appointed by the city manager, except for any department head appointed prior to November 3, 2026.

Persons employed to render professional, scientific, technical or expert service of an occasional and exceptional character.
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1 Article XXIV, Sec. 10
Sec. 10. Procedure as to appointments.

Article XXVI, Sec. 1
Sec. 1 Issuance generally; how payable; application of restrictions in Charter outside this article.

Article XXVI, Sec. 3
Sec. 3. Terms and conditions of bond ordinance, etc.; bond ordinance, etc., as contract.

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1 sufficient to pay as the same become due, principal and interest of such bonds and all other obligations payable from the revenue fund of such works utility or from any fund derived therefrom and the necessary expenses of maintaining and operating such works utility, and the extent to which such services may be furnished or rendered to the city or to any public corporation free or at lower rates than those otherwise charged.

5. The carrying of insurance upon such public utility, or any part thereof, against any and all risks.

6. Prohibitions against or limitations upon the sale, lease or other disposition of such public utility.

The ordinance authorizing the issuance of said bonds, any indenture authorized by the council, and all other ordinances, resolutions, or orders in the proceeding for the issuance of said bonds shall constitute a contract with the holders of the bonds and may be enforced by them under any applicable legal remedies.

Article XXVI, Sec. 4
Sec. 4. Limitations on issuance.

The following limitations shall apply to the issuance of bonds under this article.

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1 3. Said bonds shall may be sold through a negotiated or a competitive process as determined by the city council only at public sale following such notice as the council by resolution may prescribe; provided, however, that if no satisfactory bid is received pursuant to such notice the council may reject all bids received, if any, and thereafter sell said bonds at public or private sale; provided, further, that the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the exchange of any refunding bonds.

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1 RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA,

CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, TO AMEND THE CITY CHARTER

RELATING TO UPDATING ITS CIVIL SERVICE PROVIONS, MODERNIZING ITS ACCOUNTING FUNDS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES; AND

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS

ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE SPECIAL ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK OR HER DULY

AUTHORIZED OFFICERS AND AGENTS TO CARRY OUT ALL NECESSARY

PROCEDURES FOR SAID ELECTION WORKING WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS

ANGELES
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2024, the Glendale City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-37, establishing the Charter Review Committee of the City of Glendale, 2024 (“Committee”); and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 24-37 provided that the Committee prioritize the review of select City Charter provisions, including those pertaining to the civil service system; and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2024, the City Council constituted the Committee with the appointment of twelve (12) members; and
WHEREAS, the Committee began holding monthly meetings on October 3, 2024, and, to date, has held 21 meetings, not only to review the select City Charter provisions, but also to conduct a comprehensive review of the City Charter; and WHEREAS, after many hours of discussion over the course of six months, the Committee recommended that the City Council place on the ballot amendments to the City Charter’s civil service provisions to (1) prospectively remove department heads from civil service, (2) permit appointment from among candidates for City employment receiving the three highest whole scores on an employment examination, (3) allow probationary periods of up to 18 months, except for probationary periods of sworn personnel, which are to remain at 12 months; and (4) permit promotion of an employee to a reallocated position without a vacancy when the incumbent has uniquely qualifying special knowledge or experience; and
WHEREAS, in addition to its priority review of, and recommendations regarding, City Charter provisions pertaining to the civil service system, the Committee recommended that the City Council place on the ballot amendments to the City Charter to (5) remove obsolete job titles and any related duties or offices, (6) allow the City 86 of 133

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1 Council to take action at special meetings held in a location other than the City Hall Council Chamber, and (7) clarify that former councilmembers may be elected City Clerk or City Treasurer, or be appointed to the City Council in the event of a vacancy, within two years of leaving the office of Councilmember; and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting of April 14, 2026, the City Council directed the City Attorney to prepare the necessary legal instruments to place the above-referenced amendments on the November 3, 2026, ballot, for the electorate’s consideration; and WHEREAS, subsequent to the regular City Council meeting of April 14, 2026, the Committee reviewed the City Charter’s financial provisions and unanimously recommended that the City Council place on the ballot amendments to (8) modernize the City Charter’s funding accounting provisions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and (9) authorize negotiated bond sales in addition to competitive bond sales; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to place all foregoing amendments on the November 3, 2026, ballot, for the electorate’s consideration.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA:

Section 1.That, pursuant to the requirements of the Charter of the City of Glendale, local ordinances and, where appropriate, laws of the State of California, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Glendale, California, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a special municipal election for the object and purpose of voting on any charter amendments.

Section 2.That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.

Section 3.That, pursuant to the requirements of § 10403 of the Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of a Special Municipal Election with the election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of amending the City Charter.

Section 4.That the City Clerk and her duly authorized officers and agents are authorized to carry out all necessary procedures for said election working with the Registrar of Voters of the County of Los Angeles.

Section 5.That the County Election Department is authorized to canvass the return of the Special Municipal Election. The Election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballet shall be used. 87 of 133

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1 Section 6.That the Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to the County Election Department to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election.

Section 7.That the City of Glendale recognizes that additional costs will be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County for any costs.

Section 8.That, in any particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.

Section 9.That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the County Election Department of the County of Los Angeles.

Section 10.That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.

Adopted this _______ day of _____________, 2026.
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1 RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,

CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST PROPOSED

CHARTER AMENDMENTS FOR THE BALLOT FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XI of the California Constitution, Title 4, Division 2, Chapter 2 of the Government Code and Division 9, Chapter 3, Article 3 (commencing at § 9255) of the Elections Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of Glendale desires to submit to the voters certain proposed charter amendments; and WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized and directed by statute to submit the proposed charter amendments to the voters; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1.08.060.A of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, persons or associations desiring to write arguments for or against the adoption of any measure or proposition shall write a written request with the City Clerk.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA:

Section 1.That the City Council hereby calls for persons or associations desiring to write arguments for or against the adoption of the proposed Charter Amendments for the Special Election on November 3, 2026. Written requests to write arguments shall be submitted to the City Clerk no later than August 10, 2026, and such arguments shall not exceed 300 words.

Section 2.The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution.

Adopted this _______ day of _____________, 2026.
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Status Update on the Activities of the Charter Review Committee Pertaining to Council Districts, Directly Elected Mayor, Council Compensation and Miscellaneous Matters

1. Motion Providing Direction

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for November 4, 2025 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Glendale Charter Review Committee, established in 2024, was tasked with reviewing potential amendments related to Council districts, a directly elected mayor, council size, Council compensation, Civil Service, and other Charter provisions. After extensive study and deliberation in 2025, the Committee voted 7–5 to recommend maintaining the current at-large election system and five-member Council, opposing a shift to district-based elections and a directly elected mayor. While arguments in favor of districts emphasized increased representation, lower campaign costs, and stronger neighborhood voices, those opposed highlighted risks of divisiveness, parochialism, and diminished citywide accountability. The Committee declined to provide recommendations on the number of districts or mayoral duties should Charter amendments nevertheless be placed on the ballot, given its position to retain the existing system.

Beyond governance structure, the Committee recommended amending the Charter to require the City Council to review councilmember compensation at least once every two years, maintaining alignment with state law while ensuring regular accountability. It also recommended smaller updates, including allowing special meetings outside Council Chambers, removing obsolete job titles, and clarifying post-service employment restrictions. Further issues currently under review by the Committee include Civil Service modernization.

Staff seeks feedback relative to districts, directly elected mayor, Council size and Council compensation and any other matters related to Charter amendments the Council chooses to provide.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff has no recommendation. Staff seeks direction and feedback regarding potential Charter amendments related to the matters discussed.

ANALYSIS
I. Background
On May 2, 2023, the Council adopted a resolution declaring its intent to transition to City Council districts, with an expanded Council size, and a directly elected mayor, for consideration by the City’s voters at the March 2024 election. The Council also directed staff on preparation of a Charter amendment pertaining to the compensation of the mayor and councilmembers. After continued discussion on these topics through 2023 and 2024, the Council deferred placing these issues on the ballot for either of the March or November 2024 elections, subject to further consideration for placement on the ballot in a future election. The Council established the Charter Review Committee (“Committee”) in 2024 to study potential amendments relating to the Charter.

II. Establishment of Charter Review and Appointment of Members The Council established the Committee by resolution on February 27, 2024. The Council resolution establishing the Committee directs the Committee to prioritize review of City Council districts, expanded Council size, directly elected mayor and the Civil Service system and provide a report and recommendations on those items. The Council appointed 12 members to the Committee in May of 2024.

The Committee commenced meetings in Fall of 2024 and spent the Fall meetings receiving training, receiving an overview of the Charter, and addressing three concrete Charter provisions related to location of Council meetings, removal of obsolete job titles from the Charter, and a clarifying amendment to the provision relative to councilmembers holding City employment after leaving Council (discussed further below).

Districts and Directly Elected Mayor
The Committee commenced the study, review and deliberation of Council districts in January 2025. The Committee received presentations on the council-manager form of government, council districts, forms of governance involving directly elected mayors, including the roles and duties of directly elected mayors, the California Voting Rights Act and provisions of the Elections Code addressing council districts. On April 3, 2025, after deliberation, the Committee held a vote on a motion to recommend that the Council place a Charter amendment on the ballot to transition to a directly elected mayor and six council districts. That motion tied 5-5 (with two members absent). Subsequently, the Committee held another vote at the August 7, 2025, meeting with a full Committee. That motion was to recommend that the Council not place a Charter amendment on the ballot to transition to a directly elected mayor and council districts, i.e., to preserve the status quo. That motion passed with 7 members in favor and 5 against. Thus, the effect of the Committee’s 94 of 133

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recommendation would be to retain the current system.

The following is a representative list of arguments raised by Committee members regarding a transition from an at-large method to elect councilmembers to a district-based method of election, and establishment of an office of mayor separately elected from councilmembers. The Committee generally viewed a directly elected mayor in conjunction with transitioning to a district-based method of election, such that fewer arguments were independently raised in favor of and against a directly elected mayor.

Council Districts - Arguments Against
x Glendale is not required by law to switch to districts x In an at-large system, residents can turn to any councilmember rather than the councilmember of their district; this is especially important if the constituent and the district councilmember do not agree on an issue or do not get along. x A from-district councilmember cares more for their district than the City as a whole x Conflict is created where district councilmembers place competing demands on the City
x Districts could lead to greater divisiveness within the community x Councilmembers should be elected by a majority of people rather than those in a section of the City, and be responsible for the City and everyone in it, rather than those in their districts
x There are major issues and priorities in Glendale upon which Council should focus (e.g., budget and electricity rates)
x There are ways other than districts to make the public feel they have representation
x Glendale is a medium-size city where residents have more in common than in other cities, like L.A, where there is greater strata in terms of economics and neighborhoods
x Have not found a reason for the City to transition to district-based elections, and by extension, a directly elected mayor
o Does not know what issue switching to districts will solve x A minor issue in a particular district could be a significant issue to the rest of the City, and not receive appropriate attention
x City has broad, citywide issues that need to be deliberated in a broad, citywide way
x Not convinced that funding is the only impediment to candidates from underrepresented areas like South Glendale
Council Districts/Expanded Council - Arguments in Favor x Fair chance at representation, because it costs less to run in a district campaign than a citywide election (ex: renters have a better chance at getting elected) o A councilmember can elicit support from a much smaller constituency, which makes for a cheaper election, in turn making government more representative
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o Society is better when people can more easily participate in the system; and, by that measure, districts are preferable
o Expanding the size of Council gives more people the opportunity to have a voice on the Council
x Districts will make it easier for the most vulnerable to have representation and voice their concerns (easier to voice your concern to a neighbor) x Glendale is a full-service city and the level of complexity warrants more people who can devote time to the City’s issues
x Districts ensure that the interests of different parts of the City are represented on Council
o Policies beneficial to a particular area are likely to be overlooked without districts
x The same group of people cannot elect all five councilmembers o If a resident perceives all councilmembers to be the same, they will not talk to any of them about their issues
x It is easier for residents to unseat an incumbent councilmember representing a single district
x A council districts/elected mayor model supports the kind of government that the community wants to see in 10-15 years, which is government that is more responsive, representative, and democratic
x Expanding the size of Council without districts will run a risk down the road of exacerbating any polarization
Directly Elected Mayor - Arguments Against
x A directly elected mayor does not work unless there are districts x One person setting the Council agenda for the entire mayoral term can have negative consequences
Directly Elected Mayor - Arguments in Favor
x A significant, citywide issue requires a point-person in a directly elected mayor who speaks for the City and to whom residents can turn
x The at-large mayor will provide balance to district councilmembers o If there are districts, residents can go to the mayor in addition to their councilmember with their concerns
During Committee discussions on council districts and mayor, staff requested feedback for recommendations on the number of districts and the role and duties of a directly elected mayor even if the Committee were inclined not to recommend a change from the current at-large system. At the September 4, 2025, meeting, the Committee discussed this point and voted to table the discussion, with many members expressing that they would not feel comfortable making recommendations on a governance system with which they did not agree, while others believed the discussion would take time from other matters the Committee still has to discuss, including Civil Service. Hence, the Committee has no recommendations on the number of districts or the role and duties of the directly 96 of 133

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elected mayor if the Council is inclined to move forward with these proposals.

Council compensation
Article IV, Section 3 of the Charter establishes Council compensation in accordance with the “schedule” and “procedure for adjustment” applicable to Glendale in the California Government Code provisions for general law cities, Government Code Section 36516.

Section 36516 was amended in 2023 (eff. 1/1/24). As amended, the “schedule” is set forth in subsection (a), which allows a city council of a city with more than 150,000 and up to 250,000 in population to adopt an ordinance to establish a salary in an amount up to $2,550 per month. The salary of $2,550 per month may be increased by amendment to the ordinance that does not exceed the greater of (i) 5% per year since the operative date of the last adjustment in salary when the ordinance or amendment is enacted, or (2) an amount equal to inflation since January 1, 2024 based upon CPI, which shall not exceed 10 percent per year. Pursuant to State law and the Charter, salary adjustments adopted by Council do not become effective until after the next general municipal election after the adjustment is adopted. The current Council salary established under a prior version of Section 36516 is $1,430 per month, established by Ordinance No. 5764 adopted in 2011 and effective in April 2013.

The Committee took up the study, consideration and deliberation of Council salaries and compensation starting at the May 2025 meeting. The Committee reviewed the different compensation models that were presented to Council in 2023. The Committee initially considered a proposal for a Charter amendment that would establish a Charter-created Council Compensation Commission that would review Council compensation issues at least every two years. However, consensus on this concept did not materialize and a consensus coalesced around a Charter amendment that would simply require the Council to consider adjustments in accordance with the Charter, and incorporated State law provisions at least once every two years. The proposed Charter language recommended by the Committee is as follows:
“Article IV Officers and Employees Generally
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council members may also be increased during the terms of their respective offices by vote of the electors.” (See also Exhibit 1)
The Committee expressed its opinion that maintaining the current structure utilizing the State law schedule and procedure for adjustment for salary setting is the best approach, with a requirement for a biennial check-in, for the following reasons:

x The Charter currently provides a mechanism for the Council to adjust compensation; the recommendation cures avoidance of the subject by requiring the Council to regularly address it
x Requiring the Council to regularly determine whether to adjust compensation changes the status quo because compensation has not been adjusted for 12 years x Requiring the Council to regularly determine whether to adjust compensation affords the public an opportunity to voice whether councilmembers are paid too much, too little, or appropriately
x Requiring the Council to make findings in order to adjust compensation would serve posterity and benefit future councils as well as the public Other Charter Provisions
The Committee also recommended revisions to a couple of other smaller, more finite Charter provisions (Exhibit 1).
x Location of Council meetings: The Charter currently requires all Council meetings to be held in the Council Chambers absent an emergency. Any Council item requiring deliberation and a Council vote must occur in Chambers. As recommended by the Committee, this requirement would remain for regular meetings of the Council, but the Charter would be amended to allow flexibility for special meetings to occur outside of Chambers in the community. x Obsolete job titles and positions : This amendment would remove some obsolete job titles from the Charter – including Director of Administrative Services (now Director of Finance), Maintenance Services Administrator, and City Assessor. x Holding Compensated City Office or City Employment After Council Service: This proposed amendment would confirm the current interpretation of a current provision of the Charter that the prohibition on holding compensated City office or employment within two years of Council service does not apply to the elected positions of Clerk or Treasurer or that of a councilmember appointed to Council in the event of a vacancy.

Additional Issues for Committee Review
The Committee will be reviewing the following matters, either per the Council direction or upon its own request:
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to the Charter relating to the Civil Service in an attempt to modernize or provide flexibility to the current system. The Committee will review and provide recommendations. Any potential changes will also require meet-and-confer with the City’s employee associations and review by the Civil Service Commission prior to consideration by Council. Among the topics to be studied are the Rule of Three, limitation on the probationary period to 12 months, length of eligibility lists, department heads in Civil Service, bumping rules during layoffs, and duration of layoff and reinstatement lists.
x Appointed City Treasurer: The Committee recently asked to have a discussion of making the City Treasurer an appointed position. The Committee had previously asked to have a discussion about adding to the qualifications of the Treasurer, presumably if the position remains as an elected position. x Elected City Attorney: The Committee asked to have a discussion of making the City Attorney an elected position.
x Gender Neutral Terms : In several places, the Charter uses masculine gender terms such as “his” or “him.” The Charter was amended in 2005 to provide that the “masculine gender shall include the feminine.” Article I, Sec. 2. However, there may be a desire to further address this issue.
x Financial Provisions: A request was made to study a cleanup of antiquated language in the Charter pertaining to finance and accounting.

Timing and Procedural Considerations
There are timing and procedural issues the Council should consider. The City’s voters may approve Charter amendments at a general municipal election, statewide general election or statewide primary election. However, pursuant to Elections Code §1415, any “Charter proposal that proposes to amend a Charter alter any procedural or substantive protection, right, benefit, or employment status of any local government employee” must be placed on the statewide general election ballot, e.g., November 2026, 2028. Because any amendments to the Charter Civil Service provisions (or at least some of them) implicate substantive protections, rights, benefits or status of local government employees, those amendments – if the Council chooses to pursue them – will have to be considered at the November 2026 election.

Additionally, if the Council chooses to pursue a plan involving Council districts and directly elected mayor and chooses to do so by picking the maps subject to voter approval of the Charter amendments (as previously discussed), given the time gap since the last public outreach and education effort on the proposed maps, it is advisable to conduct additional public outreach on those maps. The Council may choose to start the district map process anew, with the understanding of incurring additional costs in doing so. It is worth noting if the Council is inclined to defer Charter amendments to the November election, it will have more time to consider the direction it wants to provide related to council districts and a directly elected mayor if different than the Committee.

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The last date to place Charter amendments on the ballot for the June 2, 2026, election is Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and the last date to place Charter amendments on the ballot for the statewide general election is Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Direction – Options
The Committee will continue its work through the remainder of 2025 and into 2026 per Council direction and provide a final report and recommendations for Council consideration. Given the additional staff work and outreach that may be required related to Charter amendments related to districts, expanded Council size, directly elected mayor, and Council compensation, staff seeks feedback and direction.

Council Districts/Directly Elected Mayor
The Council may:
x Accept the Committee’s recommendation to make no change to the City’s at-large election system and five-seat City Council, and direct staff to take no further action relative to Council districts and a directly elected mayor x Reject the Committee’s recommendation to not transition to Council districts and have a directly elected mayor, and direct staff to return with proposed language on districts and a directly elected mayor, including the role and duties of the mayor x Reject the Committee’s recommendation to not transition to Council districts and have a directly elected mayor, and refer the matter back to the Committee to make recommendations on the size of the Council and role and duties of the Mayor x The Council can choose an alternative not identified by staff Council compensation
The Council may:
x Accept the Committee’s recommendation to submit a measure to the voters that would amend the Charter to require the City Council to review Council compensation at least once every other year
x Reject the Committee’s recommendation and direct staff to prepare Charter language on alternative proposals for Council compensation x Reject the Committee’s recommendation and direct staff to take no further action on a Charter amendment pertaining to Council compensation x Choose an alternative not identified by staff
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Other Charter provisions
x The Council can accept some or all of the Committee’s recommendations to amend the Charter pertaining to location of Council meetings, removal of obsolete titles/positions, and City employment after Council service.

Other Matters
The Council can provide whatever other direction it deems appropriate on other matters being reviewed by the Committee.

Timing
Although the Council is not being asked to make any specific decision at this meeting to place Charter amendments on any particular election ballot, Council may provide feedback or input on the timing of placement of these measures on the ballot for planning purposes. To summarize, the options will include:
x Council may place all Charter amendments on the ballot at the November 2026 election
x Council may place potential Civil Service amendments on the ballot at the November 2026 election and other Charter amendments, including districts, directly elected mayor, and compensation on the ballot at the June 2026 election; x Council may choose a mix of the above options as long as potential Civil Service amendments are placed on the November 2026 ballot
x Council may choose not to place any potential Charter amendments on the ballot x Council may choose an alternative not identified by staff

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The Charter Review Committee is comprised of 12 Glendale residents representing a broad cross-section of the community.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Creation of an office of directly elected mayor, establishment of council districts, an expansion of the number of council seats and adjustments to Council compensation will have fiscal impacts that will be provided if Council provides direction to move forward with Charter amendments incorporating any of those components of potential Charter revisions. Staff will provide an assessment of fiscal impacts if Council directs staff to prepare Charter amendments.

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environment. As such, this action is not a “project” subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 14 Cal. Code Regs § 15378.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
There is no staff recommendation. Staff seeks direction or input as discussed above.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Michael J. Garcia, City Attorney
Prepared by:

Michael J. Garcia, City Attorney
Aaron M. Israel, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Sylvia Quach, Assistant City Attorney
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS

1. Charter Amendment Language Approved by Charter Review Committee Related to location of Council meetings, obsolete job titles, City employment after Council service, and Council compensation

2. Minutes and Draft Minutes of Charter Review Committee Meetings 102 of 133

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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Charter Review - Update and Direction on Potential Charter Amendments Pertaining to Council Districts, Directly Elected Mayor, Council Compensation, Civil Service System, Elected vs. Appointed City Clerk and City Treasurer, and Miscellaneous Matters

1. Motion to Note and File, and Provide Direction to Staff

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for March 24, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The report provides an update on the work of the Charter Review Committee (“Committee”) following the Council’s November 4, 2025, discussion of potential Charter amendments. At that time, the Council did not direct staff to place any measures on the June 2026 ballot, leaving November 2026 or March 2028 as the next opportunities for voter consideration. The Committee generally recommends maintaining the City’s current governance structure—five at-large councilmembers with a rotating mayor— while proposing targeted amendments in other areas. These include requiring periodic review of council compensation, allowing certain administrative updates (e.g., meeting locations and outdated language), and considering additional reforms related to civil service and governance practices.

The Committee spent a significant amount of time on proposed Civil Service amendments. The Committee recommends clarifying hiring practices through a revised “Rule of Three,” allowing limited flexibility in probationary periods (while maintaining a 12-month cap for sworn personnel), and streamlining promotional reallocations for specialized positions. The Committee also reviewed the City Manager’s proposal to transition Department Heads to at-will status and remove Council approval of their hiring and dismissal, but ultimately recommended no changes in these areas while supporting the addition of a non-interference clause to reinforce the council–manager form of government.

Finally, this Report outlines ongoing and future considerations, including potential changes related to the City Clerk and Treasurer (which is still an ongoing discussion for the Committee), exploration of an independent audit committee, and additional Charter 103 of 133

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clean-up items. It also highlights timing and cost implications for placing amendments on future ballots, noting that Civil Service changes must appear on a statewide general election ballot.

RECOMMENDATION

1. With respect to the Committee’s recommendations pertaining to the Civil Service system, staff concurs with the Committee’s recommendations pertaining to the Rule of Three, Length of Probationary Period, and Position Reallocations. Staff are still engaged in the meet-and-confer process with one of the associations with respect to some of these provisions.

2. With respect to the Council’s and City Manager’s roles pertaining to the City’s administrative functions, staff agree with the Committee’s recommendation to propose to the voters a provision prohibiting councilmember interference in the administrative process.

3. Notwithstanding the Committee’s recommendation, the City Manager recommends that the Council submit to the voters a proposed Charter amendment that will remove Department Heads from Civil Service for Department Heads hired after the effectiveness of the Charter amendment and give the City Manager sole authority over the hiring and termination of department heads.

4. Staff concur with the Committee’s recommendations regarding location of Council meetings, obsolete job titles and positions, and cleanup language to the provision related to the holding of compensated City office or City employment after Council service.

5. Staff have no recommendations pertaining to Council districts, an expanded City Council, a directly elected mayor, and Council compensation.

6. Staff have no recommendation regarding timing of placing matters on the ballot, other than to note that the California Elections Code requires amendments pertaining to the Civil Service system be held at a statewide general election.

7. Staff seek further direction on the Committee’s remaining scope of work.

ANALYSIS
On November 4, 2025, the Council received a status update on the activities of the Committee regarding consideration of Charter amendments relating to Council districts, directly elected Mayor, Council compensation matters and some miscellaneous matters. (Exhibit 1). The Council provided no direction on placing any Charter amendments on the ballot for the June 2, 2026, general municipal election. The next elections in which the Council may place Charter amendments on the ballot are the November 2026 statewide general election or the March 2028 general municipal election that is consolidated with the statewide primary election. Cost and timing considerations are discussed further below in this report.

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forth below.

Council Districts and Directly Elected Mayor - The Committee recommends no changes to the current structure of five councilmembers elected at-large with a rotating mayoral appointment. In the event the Council is inclined to pursue Council districts and a directly elected mayor, the Committee has no recommendation on the size of the Council or the role and duties of a directly elected mayor.

Council Compensation - The Committee recommends a Charter amendment that requires the Council to determine within a year following each general municipal election and at least once every two years whether to adjust Council salaries in accordance with the Government Code. The amendment would provide as follows:
“Article IV Officers and Employees Generally
§ 3 Compensation.
(1) Compensation and increase in compensation of council members.

Compensation for council members is hereby set, and from time to time shall be changed, in accordance with the schedule and procedure for adjustment applicable to the City of Glendale set forth in the provisions of the Government Code relating to salaries of council members in general law cities. No later than one year following each general municipal election, and no less frequently than once every two years, the council shall determine at a public meeting whether and the extent to which compensation for council members shall be changed in accordance with the Government Code. Any such determination shall be supported with written findings setting forth the basis for the decision, including any reasons for maintaining the current compensation. The compensation of council members may also be increased during the terms of their respective offices by vote of the electors.”
Miscellaneous Charter Amendments – The Committee recommends miscellaneous Charter changes to permit special meetings of the Council to occur outside the Council Chambers, eliminate obsolete job title references, and clarify language pertaining to the holding of other compensated City office or employment while on Council and during the two-year period after Council service.

Council Discussion and Direction from November 4, 2025
Council Districts and Directly Elected Mayor
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elected mayor, while three Councilmembers (Asatryan, Brotman, and Kassakhian) needed more time to assess whether to put the issue before the voters (while expressing general support for districts conceptually).

Council compensation
Two Councilmembers (Najarian, Gharpetian) expressed general agreement with the Committee’s recommendation. Three Councilmembers (Asatryan, Brotman, Kassakhian) expressed varying levels of interest in modifying the charter to establish a new formula for setting compensation. There was not a consensus on a specific criterion or approach, but interest was expressed for area median income (80% AMI for councilmembers with 100% AMI for the Mayor) or the compensation committee model.

For reference purposes, set forth in Exhibit 2 is a table previously provided to Council of the different approaches and formulas used by other charter cities for setting Council salaries.

Miscellaneous Amendments
The Council expressed general support for the miscellaneous items, although Councilmember Kassakhian expressed qualms about allowing action items (even at a special meeting) from taking place outside of Council Chambers other than in the case of emergency or unavailability of the Chambers.

Discussion of Civil Service Amendments
Since the November 4, 2025, Council meeting, the Committee engaged in an extensive discussion regarding potential amendments to the Charter as it pertains to the Civil Service System.

Proposed amendments to the Charter’s Civil Service provisions that affect the terms or conditions of employment of employees represented by the City’s bargaining unit trigger the “meet-and-confer” process with the City’s recognized employee bargaining units.

The City has engaged in this process during the discussions with the Committee and the summaries below indicate where there is agreement and where additional discussions may be required.

The Committee recommends three revisions to the City Charter pertaining to the Civil Service regarding the Rule of Three, Length of Probationary Periods, and Promotional Reallocations.

Rule of Three - The Committee recommends Charter language to clarify how candidates are ranked and selected from eligible lists. Currently, the Charter allows the Civil Service Commission (Commission) to establish rules for eligibility lists provided that the hiring manager may appoint only from among the three highest ranked candidates. The proposed revision would allow appointments to be made from candidates within the Rule of Three Whole Score system. Under the Rule of Three 106 of 133

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Whole Scores, candidates are ranked based on their examination scores, and the appointing authority may select from among candidates who fall within the top three distinct score levels (or “whole scores”), rather than being restricted to only the top three ranked individuals. For example, if candidates receive scores of 99, 98.6, 98.4 98.2, 95, and 93, the “three whole scores” would be 99, 98, and 95. All five candidates who achieved those scores would be eligible for selection. This approach allows hiring managers some flexibility while preserving the integrity of a merit-based ranking system.

Rule of Three - Proposed Language
“(6) “For the appointment of any person from among those one of the three persons standing within the three highest whole scores on the appropriate eligible list, except when competition has been suspended as provided in this article; provided that the appointing agency may appoint a person from an eligible list containing less than three names; and provided further that any person whose name has been certified three times without appointment shall have his name dropped to the end of said list. For the purposes of this section, a "whole score" shall mean a total examination score, after the application of any veterans’ preference, and all persons receiving the same whole score shall be deemed to occupy the same rank upon the eligible list.”
The City’s recognized bargaining groups have all expressed agreement with the proposed three whole scores language.

Length of Probationary Period - The Commission established rules for probationary periods but, under the Charter, probationary periods may not exceed twelve months. Generally, the Civil Service Rules provide for 12-month probationary periods for managers/supervisors and sworn personnel, and 6-month probationary periods for non-managers. Occasionally, there is a need for a supervisor or department head to extend probation beyond the 12-month period to determine whether deficiencies can be addressed in an extended period of time. This Charter change would grant the Commission the authority to write a rule to allow the extension of the 12-month probationary in specified circumstances.
1 The bargaining groups
representing sworn personnel state that a 12-month probationary period is sufficient time to assess the continued employment of a police officer or firefighter and thus requested that probation for sworn personnel be limited to 12 months without additional extensions. Staff, the Committee and the Commission all agreed with this assessment; thus, the proposed language specifies the maximum probationary period for sworn personnel is 12 months.

Length of Probationary Period – Proposed Language
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except for positions for sworn personnel in which case the maximum probationary period shall not exceed 12 months, before appointments or promotions are made complete.”
Four of the City’s five recognized bargaining groups have expressed agreement with the proposed probationary period language. The International Brotherhood of Electric Workers, Local 18 (IBEW) has raised concerns that the draft language provides broad authority to extend probationary periods without clearly defining the circumstances under which an extension may occur. (Exhibit 2). The Civil Service Rules currently provide guidance for extending probationary periods when an employee is on an approved leave of absence. Should the Charter amendment be adopted, the Rules would need to be revised to address the rare and exceptional situations in which a probationary extension may be requested when an employee has not been on an approved leave of absence.

Promotional Reallocation Process - The Civil Service Rules define promotion as an advancement to a higher classification. The Rules also define a promotional examination as an examination that provides an equal employment opportunity to City employees who have completed at least six months of service in their current classification. Under a longstanding interpretation of the Charter, a reallocation of an existing classification (position) to a higher classification is deemed to be a “promotion,” requiring a competitive examination. Frequently, however, the proposed reallocation is intended to procure candidates with specific skills and experience within that particular department’s operations. Yet, candidates Citywide often apply and compete for what is plainly an internal promotion. While this process can be viewed as an open, transparent and a competitive-based effort at promotions, it is burdensome and can be viewed as superfluous and even a sham process. The Committee agrees with a recommendation to propose Charter language that will allow the appointment of a person with specialized knowledge and experience unique to the reallocated position, provided a vacancy does not exist:

Reallocation Process - Proposed Charter Language
“(3) In a case where a vacancy does not exist, the rules shall provide for a process for the chief examiner to authorize the appointment of a person who has attained specialized knowledge or experience unique to the reallocated position. Such authorization shall be based upon documented evidence of the employee’s demonstrated proficiency, technical competence, and familiarity with the specific functions of the reallocated position. This provision shall not be construed to permit general suspension of competition, but only to recognize exceptional or unique qualifications developed through service.”
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resulting from reallocation of a position are rarely considered unless an eligible list has already been established. The Glendale Management Association (GMA) and the Glendale City Employees’ Association (GCEA) support the concept and have expressed no objection to the language as currently proposed.

The IBEW opposes the proposed Charter amendment, expressing concern that it may weaken merit-based hiring principles. Specifically, IBEW contends that suspending the examination process and allowing promotion following a position reallocation, without clearly defined safeguards to ensure fairness and equity, could create the potential for inconsistent application.

Department Heads in Civil Service
Under the Charter, Department Heads are part of the classified service. The Charter contains an exemption to the Civil Service process whereby the City Manager may hire persons filling offices created by ordinance (which includes many Department Head positions) and where the appointing authority determines the appointee is a person of “recognized attainments.” Other than this exemption related to hiring, Department Heads have similar rights pertaining to Civil Service, including requirements that discipline including discharge may be imposed only when cause exists and subject to due process rights including notice and hearing. Additionally, the City Manager’s decisions on the hiring and discharge of Department Heads is subject to the approval of the City Council.

Both aspects of this framework for Department Head positions are rather unique to Glendale, as cities comparable to Glendale grant the City Manager exclusive authority over the decisions relating to the hiring and dismissal of executives, although some city councils of general law and charter cities retain the authority for approval over the Police Chief position.

City Department Heads are executive-level employees responsible for the leadership, management and oversight of their respective departments. Reporting directly to the City Manager, they are responsible for, among other things: translating city council priorities and city manager direction into projects and departmental plans, developing and managing annual operating and capital budgets, and supervising and mentoring senior departmental managers.

There are important considerations for transitioning City Department Head positions from classified (Civil Service) to unclassified (at-will). The designation of Department Heads as members of the classified service is outdated, inconsistent with modern government practices and out of line with the practices of cities comparable to Glendale.

In the years since Glendale’s Civil Service system was established, the roles of Department Heads have transformed significantly. When the current system was established, the City’s workforce and budget were smaller, and compliance with regulatory requirements of federal and state law was significantly less burdensome. As the City’s work, workforce and budgets have grown significantly, so have the 109 of 133

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Department Heads’ roles. They oversee large numbers of employees, ensure that services are properly delivered to the public, and have responsibility over substantial public revenues.

With these expanded roles and responsibilities comes greater accountability. The City has the right to expect outstanding performance from the City’s Department Heads, something it is getting from the current Executive team. Under the Civil Service system, employees who have obtained permanent status have a property interest in continued employment and may only be disciplined or discharged for cause. This requires notice, whether for malfeasance or poor performance, and the right to an administrative appeal, which includes the right to a hearing. After an administrative hearing, an employee may then challenge any decision in court. This process can be lengthy, sometimes 1-2 years if the matter goes to court. Civil Service rules also require progressive discipline, meaning discharge can only occur after lesser discipline or remedial action has taken place to correct poor performance, absent a compelling reason such as a blatant case of misconduct. Such an extensive process for removal of a Department Head is not in the City’s interest where it must ensure that services are being delivered by departments and must adapt quickly to changed circumstances.

The City Manager is accountable to the City Council to ensure its priorities are being implemented. Having the City’s Department Heads as part of the classified service can pose challenges to the City Manager’s ability to hold them accountable for performance that does not meet the City’s expectations of outstanding performance. Having clear managerial control and rapid alignment of leadership with priorities of the City Council and City Manager is common in council-manager systems where the Manager appoints and supervises Department Heads.

It may be necessary for the City Manager to replace a Department Head where he or she determines that the Department Head is not acting in alignment with the City’s priorities, organizational goals or management philosophy. While such alignment is not necessary or appropriate in the context of Civil Service, it is a common feature of council-manager form of government with respect to Executive team governance.

It can be a challenging problem in the context of Civil Service to establish that an Executive employee is not performing at the level and in alignment with the Manager’s priorities. For example, assume a disagreement exists between the City Manager and an Executive regarding management style, operational performance or leadership abilities. If the City Manager decides a Department Head is not up to par with his or her expectations and decides to make a change, deference to that decision in the council- manager form of government should be left to the discretion of the City Manager. Yet, under Civil Service and the due process protections afforded employees with Civil Service protections, the City Manager will be given no such deference and will have the burden to prove to five Civil Service Commissioners that the Executive – who may not be what one thinks of as incompetent or a “poor performer” and has not engaged in malfeasance – is not performing at the level expected of a City Executive. In theory, this may seem simple; in practice it is not.
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Most cities in Glendale’s relevant labor market and other cities surveyed by staff have at-will Department Heads. Department Heads in Beverly Hills, Burbank, Long Beach, Pasadena, Santa Monica (except City Clerk), Anaheim, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana (except Police), and Ventura are at-will, while Torrance and Inglewood are Civil Service.

Further, at-will status for Department Heads does not leave them without legal protection. When the existing Civil Service system was established, there were very few laws protecting employees from being disciplined or discharged for inappropriate or unlawful reasons. Thus, Civil Service protection for Department Heads may have made more sense to protect those employees from being treated unfairly. Now, there are effective laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, national origin, or religion, retaliation for asserting legal rights, as well as laws protecting whistleblowers who report unlawful conduct.

Staff recognize that there are important factors to consider whether to maintain Department Heads within the classified service, including limiting the day-to-day interference with the operations of the City and preventing arbitrary or retaliatory discipline and terminations. Maintaining Department Heads as part of Civil Service may limit political interference with Department Heads and their operations. There may be risks of politicization, impacts on candor from Department Heads, and overall stability in some situations. This may especially be true in communities with significant or frequent turnover on the city council or in the city manager position.

These considerations notwithstanding, it is the view of the City Manager – as the person held directly accountable to the City Council for the performance of the organization and for meeting the Council’s goals – that it is necessary to have the flexibility to change course when necessary if an assigned department head is not performing at the high level expected to move the department and organization forward. Making this change will align Glendale with similarly situated cities and further the Council’s goals of maintaining Glendale as a high-performing organization.

Application to Sitting Department Heads
California case law holds that public employment is governed by statute (legislation) and the voters of a charter city may revise their governance to apply new rules to existing employees. Nevertheless, in the interest of fairness and with an understanding that sitting Department Heads would be hired into the classified service, the City Manager proposes that any amendment be applicable to only those Department Heads hired after the election date of a proposed Charter amendment. This would allow the conversion of Department Heads positions to at-will positions on a gradual basis, as new Department Heads come onboard with the full understanding that new hires will be at-will.

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Another unique feature of Glendale’s Charter is that the hiring and discharge of Department Heads are subject to Council review and approval. While this approval authority can be seen as oversight of hiring critical personnel, it is also unusual in the council-manager form of government. Of the cities identified above related to the Civil Service question, only one other charter city (Anaheim) and one general law city (Beverly Hills) require Council approval for appointment of department heads.

Additionally, although Council involvement in the hiring or removal of Department Heads is limited to approval or disapproval, it is inconsistent with a principal purpose of the council-manager form of government: to make the City Manager accountable to the Council for the performance of the Executive team. In the council-manager form of government, the experienced and trained City Manager is best situated to assess the type of performer necessary to manage and direct the assigned department. The City Manager also has the experience and knowledge to assess the needs of the department and organization to determine the best fit to run a particular department and serve on the City Manager’s Executive team. Incorporating a Council approval process into the selection or discharge of a City executive requires the City Manager to take into account political considerations that may not be in the best interests of the department and organization.

For these reasons, staff recommend that any Charter amendment proposal that removes Department Head positions from the classified service be coupled with an amendment to provide the City Manager with the sole authority to appoint and dismiss Department Heads. (The appointment and dismissal of deputies and assistants of the City Attorney is also subject to Council review and approval. To the extent that a Charter amendment is advanced to provide the City Manager with sole authority to appoint and dismiss Department Heads, a consistent amendment should provide the City Attorney with sole authority to appoint and dismiss deputies and assistants.

Notably, of the cities identified above related to the Civil Service question, none require Council approval for appointment and dismissal of the City Attorney’s deputies or assistants).

Non-Interference Clause
Finally, a common feature in a council-manager form of government such as Glendale is a provision in the Charter or municipal code that limits Council interference in the administrative function of the government. The council-manager form of government as outlined in the Charter delineates between the policymaking role of the Council and the day-to-day operational role that the City Manager holds. To further implement this separation of powers, staff proposes language that expressly limits City Council interference in administrative functions of the City.

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administrative function of the City government solely through the city manager or his or her designated assistant, and neither the council nor any member thereof shall give orders to any subordinates of the city manager, either publicly or privately. Neither the council nor any of its members shall direct or request the appointment of any person to, or their removal from, an office by the city manager or by any of their subordinates, or in any manner take part in the appointment or removal of officers and employees, except as specifically authorized in this Charter.

In addition to being a “good governance” practice, this provision would also address concerns about political interference with Department Heads and departmental operations. In accordance with First Amendment principles, this provision would not prevent councilmembers from making inquiries or strongly expressing opinions to staff.

It applies to the bright line of councilmembers individually directing or ordering staff regarding the administrative function within the City Manager’s purview or directing or requesting the appointment or removal of City employees. See Levy v. City of Santa Monica (2004) 114 Cal.App.4th 1252.

Staff recommend the non-interference provision regardless of whether other provisions pertaining to Department Heads are made part of the proposed Charter Amendments.

Bargaining Groups’ Position on Department Head Provisions While the process pertaining to the Department Heads is outside the scope of representation of the bargaining units, the City sought and received their input. With the exception of the IBEW, the bargaining groups all oppose the transition of Department heads within the Civil Service. They expressed their belief that maintaining Department Heads within Civil Service will maintain their independence from political interference. In addition, the GPOA expressed its view that, if the Council is inclined to propose a Charter revision that would take the Department Head positions out of Civil Service, then it requests consideration to make an exception for the Chief of Police. This is based on the unique circumstance of maintaining independence and impartiality in the chief law enforcement officer position. (See Exhibit 3 for GPOA’s position). The IBEW concurs with the GPOA’s recommendation regarding the Police Chief.

While the associations support maintaining the current system of Department Heads in Civil Service and requiring Council approval over Department Head hires, they favor the non-interference clause. Additionally, GPOA requests that if Council approval of hiring and discharge of Department Heads is generally removed from the Charter that an exception be made for the Chief of Police.

Charter Review Committee Recommendations on Department Heads The Committee voted to recommend no change to the Charter language pertaining to Department Heads in Civil Service and the requirement for Council approval of the City Manager’s hiring and firing decisions related to Department Heads. The Committee 113 of 133

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voted to recommend inclusion of the non-interference provision.

The Committee’s rationales for keeping the current structure include the opinion that City Manager should be able to establish clear goals and expectations and be able to exercise accountability for those goals within the Civil Service system. Committee members felt that keeping the current structure with the inclusion of the non-interference provision will help Department Heads make good decisions in a political environment without the threat or specter of job action. Committee members also expressed support for maintaining Council approval over the hiring of Department Heads as an “advise and consent” type of oversight, as well as to ensure a comfort level from the City’s board of directors regarding the Department Heads being chosen to run City departments.

Civil Service Provisions Reviewed with No Recommended Changes The Committee considered additional Civil Service provisions and reached consensus to recommend no changes to the following:
• Eligibility list duration
• Bumping rules during layoffs
• Duration of layoff and reinstatement lists
• Placement of Department Heads within Civil Service
• Council approval authority regarding the hiring and removal of Department Heads
Civil Service Commission Review of Proposed Civil Service Amendments On March 11, 2026, the Commission considered a report concerning the proposed Charter amendments relating to the Civil Service Rules. The Commission generally supports the proposed changes, with the exception of the Rule of Three Whole Scores.

Two Commissioners recommended removing the Rule of Three from the Charter entirely and instead addressing it within the Civil Service Rules. The remaining three Commissioners supported retaining the Rule of Three Whole Scores (as recommended by the Committee) in the Charter to discourage frequent modifications to the hiring practices. However, they emphasized the need for a clearer and more detailed explanation of how this rule would be implemented. One criticism of Rule of Three Whole Scores is that there may be an overly large candidate pool who fall within the top 3 whole scores. It was noted that the Civil Service Rules could be written such that an overly large candidate pool can be reviewed by the Civil Service Commission for adjustments of a more manageable number, without changing the requirement in the Charter.

City Clerk and City Treasurer
At the direction of the Council, the Committee has taken up a review of amendments to the Charter to make the City Clerk and City Treasurer appointed positions. In conjunction with that discussion and in learning about the roles of the City Clerk and City Treasurer, the Committee is also exploring minimum qualifications for City 114 of 133

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Treasurer and reviewing the Charter’s provisions related to compensation of the City Clerk and City Treasurer.

At its March 5, 2026, meeting, the Committee voted to recommend that the Council not place a Charter amendment on the ballot to make the Clerk and Treasurer into appointed positions.

The Committee is still reviewing potential minimum qualification requirements for the City Treasurer position. The Committee is also considering proposing an amendment to the City Charter that would prohibit the City Clerk’s or City Treasurer’s salary from being reduced beginning 30 days before nominating papers can be filed, and through the official’s term of office. Lastly, the Committee is considering whether to propose term limits for the City Clerk and City Treasurer positions.

Other Work of the Charter Review Committee
In establishing the Committee, the Council directed that it first address the priority matters discussed in this Report but also authorized it to discuss other matters as directed by Council or as may be desired by the Committee. To date, the Committee has requested information and a discussion on one additional item – a Charter- authorized, independent audit committee. The Committee will take up discussion of that matter at an upcoming meeting, unless Council provides alternate direction. There is also additional cleanup language staff have identified, as well as cleanup of the Charter’s finance provisions to ensure consistency with generally accepted accounting principles and best practices. Staff seek direction on future work of the Committee.

Timing and Cost Issues
If the Council desires to put forth some or all the proposed Charter amendments on the ballot for voter consideration, it can place them on the ballot for the (i) 2026 statewide general election on November 3, 2026, (ii) the 2028 statewide primary (which coincides with the City public) or the 2028 statewide general election (November 2028). However, proposals to amend the Civil Service provisions in the Charter must occur at a statewide general election (e.g. November 2026, November 2028) because they appear to “alter procedural or substantive protections, rights, benefits or employment status” of local government employees. (Elections Code §1415.)
If the Council desires to place Charter measures on the November 2026 ballot, it will have to call a special election to be consolidated with the statewide general election that is run by the County. The cost to have a consolidated special election in November 2026 for ballot measures only is roughly estimated to cost the City between $525,000 and $585,000. Placing measures on the ballot during the March 2028 statewide primary election (which coincides with the City’s general municipal election) is roughly estimated to cost the City an additional $70,000 and $115,000 above the costs the City will have to bear for its general municipal election.
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Additionally, if the Council desires to place Charter amendments on the November 2026 ballot, it must do so no later than August 5, 2026. If the Council desires to consider Council districts for the November 2026 election with a district map as previously proposed, it would need to be brought back up to speed on the draft maps and review, consider and select a proposed district map (assuming the Council intends to have the voters approve the map as part of the district transition process). In that regard, the City’s election counsel advises having at least one additional community or public outreach meeting for additional input on the proposed map, given the amount of time that has lapsed since the prior public outreach on the maps in 2023-24. Staff are further advised that some additional data review of the 2023-24 maps would be necessary based on updates to citizen voting age population data and new election data (not at a significant time or expense), but that those maps remain population-balanced.

During the November 2025 Council discussion on this item, some councilmembers expressed disagreement or dissatisfaction with maps and mapping process of 2023-24.

As an alternative, if Council wants to pursue districts, it could propose a Charter amendment for districts and a directly elected mayor that approves the Charter language, but not the maps, and have the maps approved by Council resolution if the Charter amendment is approved and after conducting a new map selection process.

Conflict of Interest Form – Form 700
Councilmember Kassakhian inquired as to whether the Committee members were required to file an FPPC Form 700 and whether they should be required to file. Form 700 Conflict of Interest Forms which require disclosure of public officials’ financial interests (sources of income, real property, business entity interest etc.) Form 700s are required to be submitted by public officials, as required by statute (City Council, City Manager, and City Attorney) and for those public officials identified in the City’s Conflict of Interest Code (which applies to most boards and commissions). The City’s Conflict of Interest Code does not require the Committee to submit Form 700s. At the time of the creation of the Committee, it was not required as it was anticipated to be a temporary, ad hoc committee (although the City could have required it at the time).

Council may provide direction as appropriate. Staff note, however, that the Committee may be nearing the end of its work and members of appointed boards and commissions required to complete the Form 700 usually have the opportunity to withdraw before commencing service on the board or commission.

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seats and adjustments to Council compensation will have fiscal impacts that will be provided if Council provides direction to move forward with Charter amendments incorporating any of those components of potential Charter revisions. Staff will provide an assessment of fiscal impacts if Council directs staff to finalize and submit Charter amendment language to the Council.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. Council may choose among the options and recommendations provided by staff.

2. Council may choose an alternative not identified by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Michael J. Garcia, City Attorney
Prepared by:

Michael J. Garcia, City Attorney
Paula Adams, Chief Human Resources Officer
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS

1. Staff Report on Update on Activities of Charter Review Committee, November 4, 2025

2. Summary Table of Council Compensation Models – Charter Cities

3. Letter from IBEW Regarding Civil Service Amendments

4. Letter from Glendale Police Officers’ Association Regarding Civil Service Amendments.
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Charter Review - Update and Direction on Potential Charter Amendments Pertaining to Council-Manager Governance, Council Compensation, Civil Service System, Elected vs. Appointed City Clerk and City Treasurer, and Miscellaneous Matters

1. Motion to Note and File, and Provide Direction to Staff

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for April 14, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report follows up the reports of November 4, 2025, and March 24, 2026, related to potential amendments to the City Charter. During the March 24, 2026, meeting, the Council deliberated on potential Charter amendments related to civil service, council- manager governance, elected vs. appointed City Clerk and City Treasurer, and miscellaneous issues, in addition to a follow-up regarding Council districts, directly elected Mayor and Council compensation.

RECOMMENDATION
That, if Council is so inclined, it provide direction on potential Charter amendments for the November 2026 election.

ANALYSIS
On November 4, 2025, the Council received a status update on the activities of the Charter Review Committee (“Committee”) regarding consideration of Charter amendments relating to Council districts, directly elected Mayor, Council compensation matters and some miscellaneous matters. On March 24, 2026, the Council discussed potential Charter amendments related to civil service, council-manager governance, elected vs. appointed City Clerk and City Treasurer, and miscellaneous issues, in addition to a follow-up regarding Council districts, directly elected Mayor and Council compensation. The reports for the November 4, 2025, and March 24, 2026, discussions, including the recommendations of the Committee Committee are set forth in Exhibits 1 and 2, respectively.

The Council provided direction or reached majority consensus on some of the 118 of 133

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discussion items, while not reaching consensus and needing additional briefing or additional time to consider other items.
 Rule of Three Whole Scores: Three councilmembers agreed with a proposal to amend the Charter to allow hiring managers to interview candidates within the top three whole scores rather than just the top three ranked candidates; one councilmember expressed general support for the concept while requesting additional briefing; and another councilmember needed additional time to make a decision.
 Length of Probationary Period: Four councilmembers agreed with a proposed Charter amendment to change the length of the probationary period to a maximum of 18 months, with public safety sworn personnel remaining at 12 months.
 Promotional Reallocation: Neither a majority nor a consensus was achieved on this item, with one councilmember expressing support, another councilmember needing additional briefing and other councilmembers not expressing opinions.  At-Will Department Heads: Three councilmembers expressed support for making City department heads at-will instead of part of the classified service. Others expressed no opinion or needed to further evaluate.
 Council approval of Hiring/Discharge of Councilmembers: Two councilmembers opposed removal of the Charter provision requiring Council approval for the City Manager’s hiring or removal of department heads, while one councilmember supported the City Manager having sole authority over the hiring and discharge of department heads. Other councilmembers expressed no opinion or the need for further briefing.
 Non-interference provision: Three councilmembers supported the proposal to include a Charter provision that would prohibit councilmember interference in the administrative function and duties of the City Manager, while one councilmember opposed it.
 Council districts and directly elected Mayor: Two councilmembers opposed a transition to Council districts and directly elected Mayor and one councilmember expressed a desire to set aside this issue from the November 2026 election. Two councilmembers did not express a preference or a position.  Council compensation: Two councilmembers expressed a preference for a model tying councilmember salary to area median income (AMI), with one of those councilmembers expressing an opinion that any adjustment should not be applicable to the term of any sitting councilmember. Two councilmembers expressed support for maintaining consistency with state law provisions, supporting the Committee’s recommendation for a Charter provision requiring the Council to review and consider adjustments in accordance with state law every two years.
 Elected vs. Appointed City Clerk and City Treasurer: Two councilmembers supported keeping the positions as elected positions, while two councilmembers supported converting the positions into appointed positions.  Independent Audit Commission and Reexamination of Finance Positions: The Council did not express opposition to the Committee studying these issues. 119 of 133

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Timing and Cost Issues
As noted previously, Charter amendments that “alter procedural or substantive protections, rights, benefits or employment status” of local government employees – such as the proposed civil service Charter amendments - must be placed on the ballot of a statewide general election, e.g. November 2026, November 2028. Other Charter amendments may occur at a statewide primary election, which coincides with the City’s general municipal election.

At the March 24, 2026, meeting, some councilmembers expressed a willingness to put the civil service amendments, along with other potential amendments, on the ballot for November 2026, but a decision has not been made.

As noted in Report to Council dated March 24, 2026 - if the Council desires to place Charter measures on the ballot for the November 2026 election, it will have to call a special election to be consolidated with the statewide general election that is run by Los Angeles County. The preliminary cost estimate to have a consolidated special election in November 2026 for ballot measures is $525,000 and $585,000, depending on the number of pages the ballot measures take up on the ballot. If the Council desires to place Charter amendments on the November 2026 ballot, it must do so no later than August 4, 2026.

Additional Information on Council Compensation
During prior discussions, councilmembers have expressed support – although direction has not been given – for tethering councilmember compensation to area median income (AMI), most notably having the councilmember serving as mayor receiving a salary equal to 100% of AMI and all other councilmembers receiving a salary equal to 80% of AMI. In pertinent part, state law defines AMI as follows:
“‘Persons and families of median income’ means persons and families whose income does not exceed the area median income, as adjusted by the department for family size in accordance with adjustment factors adopted and amended from time to time by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937.

As used in this section, ‘area median income’ means the median family income of a geographic area of the state, as annually estimated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937.”
Federal and state law require adjustment of the area median family income determination based on family size. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) calculate AMI with a family of four as the base and then adjust 120 of 133

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AMI for household size from household sizes 1 person to 8 persons. HCD’s 2025 AMI determinations for household sizes 1 to 8 is as follows:

Household
size
123 4
(Base)
5678
Median
Income ($)
–L.A.

County
74600 85300 95950 106600 115150 123650 132200 140700
If the Council desires to place a Charter amendment on the ballot to tie council salary to area median income, staff recommends it refer to the definition of “area median income” as established pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 50093 and establish the household size for which the AMI determination will be made. For the sake of clarity, if AMI is chosen as the benchmark for Council salary, the Charter amendment language should indicate when the adjustment to salary will be made in conjunction with changes to AMI.

Further, it was suggested at the last meeting that, if a Charter amendment is submitted to tie Council salary to AMI, it not be applicable to the term of any sitting councilmember.

Staff note that this would – in literal terms – provide for different salaries for different councilmembers based upon which term they were elected. This potentially raises legal and fairness concerns. To address concerns that a salary increase not take effect immediately, the Council could adopt a provision similar to Government Code section 36516.5, which provides:
“A change in compensation does not apply to a council member during the council member's term of office. This prohibition shall not prevent the adjustment of the compensation of all members of a council serving staggered terms whenever one or more members of the city council becomes eligible for a salary increase by virtue of the council member beginning a new term of office.”
In this regard, a Charter amendment could tie the adjustment to AMI (or other benchmark or formula) to the time that at least one councilmember begins a new term.

Finally, for reference purposes and because there is councilmember support for the Committee’s recommendation to utilize state law provisions related to councilmember salary with a biennial review process, state law authorizes the City Council to adjust the salary from the current $1,430 per month to $2,550 per month which is the cap under state law for cities with populations over 150,000 up to 250,000. A city that adjusts the cap to $2,550 per month may make further adjustments up to 5% since the last adjustment or CPI (not to exceed 10%) since 2024, whichever is greater.

Compensation of, and Term Limits for, City Clerk/City Treasurer At its April 2, 2026, meeting, the Committee voted to recommend that the Council put on 121 of 133

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the ballot two Charter amendments regarding the City Clerk and City Treasurer. First, the Committee unanimously recommended a Charter amendment that would prohibit a reduction in compensation paid to the City Clerk and City Treasurer beginning 30 days before the deadline to file nomination papers through the terms of their respective offices.

The recommended Charter amendment language is as follows:

Article IV Officers and Employees Generally.
§ 3 Compensation.
(b) Compensation and increase in compensation of city clerk and city treasurer.

The city treasurer and city clerk shall be compensated as directed by the council commensurate with the responsibilities of their offices, which compensation shall not be decreased during the terms of their respective offices. When Whenever percentage increases are granted to other city officers and executives employees generally, the council may grant shall also consider granting comparable percentage increases to the city clerk and the city treasurer. The compensation of the city clerk and city treasurer may also be increased during the terms of their respective offices by vote of the electors. In no event shall any increase or decrease in compensation of the city treasurer or city clerk be approved or take effect during the period starting thirty days before the deadline to file nomination papers for the applicable office through the first day of the next term of that office.

Second, by a vote of 5 to 3, the Committee recommended a Charter amendment that would impose a three-term limit on service as City Clerk or City Treasurer, either by election or appointment; exempt from such limit a partial term of less than one-half the full term of office; and apply only to terms of office beginning after the election at which such term limits are adopted by the electorate. Thus, such limits would mirror in all respects those applicable to members of the City Council.

The Committee will continue its discussion regarding minimum qualifications for City Clerk and City Treasurer at its next regular meeting, along with discussion of a Charter- authorized Audit Commission.

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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report at this time. The preliminary cost estimate to have a consolidated special election in November 2026 for ballot measures is $525,000 and $585,000, depending on the number of pages the ballot measures take up on the ballot, which has not been included in the FY 2025-26 budget. Staff will provide an assessment of fiscal impacts if Council directs staff to finalize and submit Charter amendment language to the Council.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. Council may choose among the options provided by staff.

2. Council may choose an alternative not identified by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Michael J. Garcia, City Attorney
Prepared by:

Michael J. Garcia, City Attorney
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS

1. Staff Report on Update on Activities of Charter Review Committee, November 4, 2025

2. Staff Report on Update on Activities of Charter Review Committee, March 24, 2026 123 of 133

EXHIBIT 4
Charter Fund Accounting, Fiscal Administration
and Limitations on Issuance of Bonds
Charter Fund Accounting
(Deletions in Strikeout, Additions in Bold)
Article XI Fiscal Administration (Sections 14, 15, 17-22) Sec. 14. General budget fund.

Sec. 15. General reserve fund.

The council shall maintain the permanent revolving fund now established and known as the general reserve fund, for the purpose of keeping the payment of the running expenses of the city on a cash basis. Said fund shall be maintained in an amount sufficient to meet all legal demands against the treasury for the period of each fiscal year prior to the collection of ad valorem taxes. The council shall have power to transfer from the general reserve fund to any fund or funds, such sum or sums as may be required for the purpose of placing such fund or funds, as nearly as possible, on a cash basis. It shall be the duty of the council to provide that all money so transferred from the general reserve fund be returned thereto on or before the end of the fiscal year in which said transfers are made; provided, that in any fiscal year in which the total balance in said general reserve fund exceeds fifty (50) percent of the total amount of the anticipated ad valorem tax receipts for that year, the council may appropriate such excess for any city purpose without returning the same. 124 of 133

Sec. 15. Other funds.

The city shall maintain separate funds for specific functions as required by federal or state laws, Charter provisions, generally accepted accounting principles or as determined by the council. The council may establish policies relating to cash reserves.

Sec. 17. Water works depreciationfund; electric works depreciationfund.

The council shall annually set aside from the income of the department of Glendale Water and Power derived from the waterworks of the city and paid into the waterworks revenue fund, a fund which, according to the estimates of the city manager, shall be sufficient to meet the normal depreciation of such waterworks. It shall also annually set aside from the income of the department of Glendale Water and Power derived from the electric works of the city and paid into the electric works revenue fund, a fund which, according to the estimates of the city manager, shall be sufficient to meet the normal depreciation of such electric works. Each of such funds shall be used only for the repair, replacement, betterment and extensions of the plants and equipment of the waterworks or electric works, as the case may be, from which said revenue is derived. Nothing herein contained shall limit the right to vote and issue bonds of the city for said purposes or any thereof or to issue revenue bonds of said city for said purposes or any thereof. Receipts from the utilities operated by the city shall be paid into the city treasury and maintained in separate water and electric funds.

Expenditures from such funds shall be made for such purposes that include, but are not limited to:
a. Payment of operating expenses;
b. Payments for capital improvements, repairs, maintenance, and extensions; c. Payment of bonds and interest issued for acquisition, construction and extensions;
d. Contributions to reserve balances as determined by reserve policies for each fund established by council.
e. Transfers to the General Fund as authorized by Article XI, Section 22 of this charter.

Sec. 18. Special deposit fund.

Sec. 19. General service fund.

Sec. 20. Waterworks revenue fund; electric works revenue fund.

All disbursements (except those payable from the waterworks depreciation fund) provided in the Glendale Water and Power budget on account of said waterworks shall be charged to said waterworks revenue fund and all disbursements (except those payable from the electric works depreciation fund) provided in said budget on account of the electric works shall be charged to said electric works revenue fund. The credit balance, if any, or any part thereof, in each of said funds at the end of any fiscal year, the amount of which is in excess of the amount of all outstanding demands and liabilities unpaid from said fund on account of budget appropriations therefrom, shall be transferred to the Glendale Water and Power surplus fund.

Sec. 21. Glendale Water and Power sinking fund.*
For the payment of principal and interest of all Glendale city or municipal improvement district bonds heretofore issued for the acquisition, improvement or extension of waterworks or electric works operated by the city, the council shall transfer from time to time from the waterworks revenue fund or the electric works revenue fund, or both thereof, to the Glendale Water and Power sinking fund a sufficient amount each year to cover the total amount of payments falling due that year for principal and interest of said bonds. Nothing in this section shall impair the power of the council to levy such taxes as may be necessary to provide for the payment of interest and principal of such bonds, or the power of the council to pay from the waterworks revenue fund the principal and interest of any general obligation bonds of the city hereafter issued for waterworks purposes or to pay from the electric works revenue fund the principal and interest of any general obligation bonds of the city hereafter issued for electric works purposes.

Sec. 22. Glendale Water and Power surplus fund—Generally transfer. 126 of 133

Article XXVI. Revenue Bonds for Waterworks Utility and Electric Works Utility.

Sec. 1. Issuance generally; how payable; application of restrictions in Charter outside this article.

Sec. 3. Terms and conditions of bond ordinance, etc.; bond ordinance, etc., as contract.

bonds or interim certificates, and the manual or facsimile signatures to be affixed to said bonds, coupons or certificates.

5. The carrying of insurance upon such public utility, or any part thereof, against any and all risks.

6. Prohibitions against or limitations upon the sale, lease or other disposition of such public utility.

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FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
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Article XI. Fiscal Administration (Sections 3 and 6)
Sec. 3. Presentation of demands; petty cash funds.

Sec. 6. Fiscal year; proposed budgets and estimates of revenues and expenditures generally.

1. A detailed estimate of the expendituresses of each department;

3. Such information as may be required by the council or as the manager may deem advisable to submit;

the office of the clerk for the inspection by the public and one (1) copy of each budget furnished each member of the council. The council shall have power to revise, correct or modify proposed budgets in any particular.”
The budget control is at each fund level, and the total expenditures for each budgetary fund shall not exceed the final revised budget of such fund in a given fiscal year. 131 of 133

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LIMITATIONS ON ISSUANCE OF BONDS
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Article XXVI. Revenue Bonds for Waterworks and Electric Works (Section 4) Sec. 4. Limitations on issuance.

The following limitations shall apply to the issuance of bonds under this article.

Glendale City CouncilJuly 21, 2026

Glendale City Council
July 21, 2026