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JOINT MEETING: GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL AND GLENDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY
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Glendale, CA 91206
AUGUST 25, 2026 – 3:00 PM
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AUGUST 25, 2026 – 3:00 PM
ROLL CALL
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Report of the City Clerk of the City Council and Housing Authority, re: Posting of Agenda.
The Agenda for the Tuesday, August 25, 2026 joint public meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority was posted on August 20, 2026, on the Bulletin Board outside City Hall.
A
JOINT PUBLIC MEETING
of the City Council and Housing Authority is hereby called to meet at
3:00 PM
on
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
, in the Council Chamber, 613 E. Broadway,
2nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit;
1. City Clerk, re:
Minutes of the Joint Glendale City Council and Housing Authority Meeting of June 30, 2026 and the Housing Authority Meeting of July 21, 2026
2. Community Development, re:
Note and File the City of Glendale’s 2026 Homeless
Point-in-Time Count
a. Council Motion to Note and File the City of Glendale’s 2026 Homeless 2026 Point-in- Time Count
b. Housing Authority Motion to Note and File the City of Glendale’s 2026 Homeless Point- in-Time Count
ADJOURNMENT
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M I N U T E S
JOINT MEETING: GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
AND GLENDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
JUNE 30, 2026
The Joint City Council and Housing Authority Meeting of the Glendale City Council convened in the City Chambers, in said City, at 3:04 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 25, 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 25, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Dan Brotman at 5:00 PM June 25, 2026 Glendale, CA
Upon Vartan Gharpetian at 5:00 PM June 25, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Ara Najarian at 5:00 PM June 25, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Ardy Kassakhian at 5:00 PM June 25, 2026 Glendale, CA Mayor Kassakhian called the meeting to order at 3:04 PM.
ROLL CALL – 3:04 PM
- Absent: Housing Authority Member Parazian
Staff Comments:
Gillian van Muyden, Chief Assistant City Attorney
A City Council motion was made to allow for a remote accommodation for Councilmember Asatryan to attend the meeting.
Vote as Follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian
None
None
Asatryan (recused)
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A Housing Authority motion was made to allow for a remote accommodation for Councilmember Asatryan to attend the meeting.
Vote as Follows:
- Report of the City Clerk of the City Council and Housing Authority, re:
Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the Tuesday, June 30, 2026 joint public meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority was posted on June 25, 2026, on the Bulletin Board outside City Hall.
A JOINT PUBLIC MEETING of the City Council and Housing
Authority is hereby called to meet at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in the Council Chamber, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit;
1. Community Development, re: Approval to Appropriate Funds to Assist with Phase 3 of the Rehabilitation of Hamilton Court, a Transitional Affordable Housing Project
Staff Comments:
Jim Howe, Chief Operating & Financial Officer, Door of Hope Presentation:
Aaron Brownell, Senior Housing Project Manager, Community Development Department
Public Speaker:
Fernando Roldan
a. City Council Resolution [26-86] of Appropriation in the Amount of $809,485; Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian
None
None
None
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Adjinian
None
Parazian
Asatryan (recused)
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b. City Council Motion Authorizing Release of Funds;
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
c. Housing Authority Motion Authorizing Executive Director to Amend New Affordable Housing Agreement and Related
Documents
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
1. 2. Community Development, re: Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency Budget renewal for Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027
Presentation:
Sipan Zadoryan, Housing Supervisor, Community Development Department Public Speaker:
Ani Khash
a. City Council Motion Adopting the FY 2026-27 LACAHSA Annual Budget for Measure A Funds and Authorizing Submittal to LACAHSA;
b. City Council Motion Authorizing Staff to Request a Waiver from LACAHSA’s RPHP (Renter Protection & Homelessness
Prevention) Legal Services Requirement and Use Remaining Legal Services Allocation for Limited Legal Services, Renter Education;
c. City Council Motion Authorizing Staff to Allocate Funds to RenterAid on a Trial Basis;
d. City Council Resolution [26-87] of Appropriation of FY 26-27 Measure A Sales Tax Allocation
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Adjinian None
Parazian
None
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian
None
None
None
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Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows:
ADJOURNMENT – 4:08 PM
City Council
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Housing Authority
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Gharpetian
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
Mayor of the City of Glendale
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian
None
None
None
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GLENDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
JULY 21, 2026
1. ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
3. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 4:03 PM
a. Roll Call – All Present
b. Report of City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the July 21, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Glendale Housing Authority was Posted on July 15, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.Minutes of the Glendale Housing Authority of May 19, 2026 Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
1. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Discussion is limited to Items NOT a Part of this Agenda. Each Speaker is Allowed 5 Minutes. Members of the Housing Authority may Question or Respond to the Speaker, but there will be no Debate or Decision. The Matter may be Referred to Staff Through the Executive Director for Investigation and Report.
Fernando Roldan
6. BUSINESS AGENDA
7. AUTHORITY MEMBER/STAFF COMMENTS
Housing Authority Member Asatryan urged staff to conduct proactive community outreach, as she heard from some community organizations that provide rental assistance that they learned about the City’s new rental assistance program online after it had already commenced.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Parazian, Adjinian None
None
Bartrosouf
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8. NEW BUSINESS
9. ADJOURNMENT – 4:12 PM
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Chair of the Housing Authority
Clerk of the Housing Authority
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REPORT TO THE JOINT MEETING: GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL AND
GLENDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Note and File the City of Glendale’s 2026 Homeless Point-in-Time Count.
1. Council Motion to Note and File the City of Glendale’s 2026 Homeless 2026 Point- in-Time Count.
2. Housing Authority Motion to Note and File the City of Glendale’s 2026 Homeless Point-in-Time Count.
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for August 25, 2026 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Glendale conducted its 2026 Point-in-Time Count on January 20, 2026, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and in coordination with Los Angeles County Service Planning Area 2, which includes the Los Angeles Continuum of Care and its participating agencies and jurisdictions.
The 2026 count also marked the implementation of “Counting Us,” a new volunteer management and data collection platform that streamlined field operations, improved data quality, and enhanced reporting capabilities through real-time data collection and centralized survey administration.
The 2026 PIT Count identified 220 individuals experiencing homelessness in Glendale, a 12% increase from 2025. The increase was driven by a 43% rise in unsheltered homelessness, while the sheltered population declined by 13%. Older adults continued to represent a significant portion of the unsheltered population, while families with children, women, and survivors of domestic violence comprised a substantial share of the sheltered population. Survey data identified housing affordability, loss of employment, and health-related challenges, including increasing mental health conditions, as leading contributors to homelessness. The findings highlight the continued need for coordinated outreach, emergency shelter, domestic violence support services, behavioral health services, homelessness prevention efforts, and permanent housing solutions to address homelessness in Glendale.
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That City Council and Housing Authority each pass a motion to note and file the City of Glendale’s 2026 Homeless Point-in-Time Count.
ANALYSIS
As the Collaborative Applicant for the Glendale Continuum of Care (CoC), the City of Glendale is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to conduct an annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count during the last ten days of January. In 2026, the count was conducted on January 20 to align with the schedule established for Los Angeles County’s Service Planning Area 2 (SPA 2), which includes the Los Angeles CoC and its participating agencies and municipalities.
For the PIT Count, the City implemented Counting Us, a new volunteer management and data collection platform developed by Simtech Solutions. The platform replaced several manual processes with a centralized system for volunteer registration, survey administration, and field data collection. Through a mobile application, volunteers were able to access survey tools, collect data in real time, and submit responses directly from the field. The implementation of Counting Us enhanced the City's PIT Count methodology by improving data quality, increasing operational efficiency, and reducing administrative burden. In addition to interview surveys, volunteers were able to complete observational surveys for individuals who declined participation or could not be safely engaged, improving the City's ability to document individuals experiencing homelessness while maintaining consistent data collection practices. The platform also provided immediate access to count results and reporting tools, reducing the need for manual data entry and streamlining post-count data processing.
Surveys were conducted whenever possible. Individuals who declined participation, were asleep, or could not be safely approached were documented through observation-only surveys. Potential duplicate entries were identified using a combination of initials, age, race, gender, and ethnicity, and were verified using timestamp and location data.
The count covered the entire geographic area of Glendale using maps developed by the Information Technology Department and reviewed by Glendale Police Department outreach staff.
PIT RESULTS
The 2026 PIT Count identified 220 individuals experiencing homelessness in Glendale, including 96 sheltered individuals (44%) and 124 unsheltered individuals (56%).
Compared to 2025, the total homeless population increased by 12%, from 197 to 220 individuals. The most significant increase occurred within the unsheltered population, which increased by 43%, from 87 to 124 individuals, while the sheltered population decreased by 13%, from 110 to 96 individuals. These findings reflect a continued shift toward unsheltered homelessness in Glendale.
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The sheltered population continues to primarily consist of families with children and women, primarily those fleeing domestic violence. Females represented 52% (50 individuals) of the sheltered population, while males accounted for 48% (46 individuals).
Nearly half of all sheltered individuals were children under the age of 18, representing 48% (46 accompanied children) of the sheltered population. Hispanic/Latina/e/o individuals represented the largest racial and ethnic group among sheltered individuals at 46% (44 individuals), followed by Black/African American individuals at 23% (22 individuals).
The sheltered population also included individuals with increased service and support needs. Among sheltered individuals, 19% (18 individuals) identified as adult survivors of domestic violence, 13% (12 individuals) reported chronic health conditions, 5% (5 individuals) reported mental health conditions, and 2% (2 individuals) reported substance use disorders. Youth homelessness within sheltered settings declined by 40%, from 5 youth in 2025 to 3 youth in 2026, while chronically homeless sheltered households without children decreased slightly from 9 households to 8 households (11%).
Unsheltered Count
The unsheltered population remained predominantly male, with males accounting for 82% (102 individuals) of all unsheltered individuals, compared to females at 18% (22 individuals). White individuals represented 34% (42 individuals) of the unsheltered population, followed closely by Black/African American individuals at 32% (40 individuals), Hispanic/Latina/e/o individuals at 19% (23 individuals), and Middle Eastern or North African individuals at 10% (12 individuals). The number of Middle Eastern or North African individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness increased significantly from 1 individual in 2025 to 12 individuals in 2026.
Older adults continued to represent a significant portion of the unsheltered population.
Individuals age 55 and older accounted for 42% (52 individuals) of all unsheltered individuals, including 25 individuals between the ages of 55–64 and 27 individuals age 65 and older. Adults ages 35–64 represented the largest age categories overall within the unsheltered population. Additionally, all 124 unsheltered individuals were persons in households without children.
Veteran homelessness remained unchanged, with 4 unsheltered veterans identified in both 2025 and 2026. Chronically homeless unsheltered households without children increased slightly from 17 households in 2025 to 18 households in 2026 (6%). Housing affordability and economic instability remained the leading contributors to homelessness.
Among 39 unsheltered individuals surveyed, the most commonly reported causes of homelessness included inability to afford rent (38% /15 responses), loss of employment (26% / 10 responses), death of a parent (21% / 8 responses), illness (18% / 7 responses), and divorce or separation (18% / 7 responses).
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First Time Homelessness: The 2026 PIT Count identified 18 unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness for the first time compared to 19 individuals in 2025. Of those 18 individuals, 94% (17 individuals) were male, and adults ages 55-64 represented the largest age group (33% or 6 individuals). The leading causes of first-time homelessness included divorce or separation (33% or 6 individuals), inability to afford rent (28% or 5 individuals), death of a parent (22% or 4 individuals) and loss of employment (22% or 4 individuals).
Became Homeless in Glendale: 17 unsheltered individuals reported becoming homeless in Glendale, representing a 54% decrease from 37 individuals in 2025. Of those individuals, 53 % (9 individuals) were experiencing homelessness for the first time, and 47% (8 individuals) reported living in Glendale their entire life prior to becoming homeless.
Overall, the 2026 PIT Count demonstrates continued growth in unsheltered homelessness and increasing service needs among individuals experiencing homelessness in Glendale, particularly among older adults and individuals experiencing mental and chronic health conditions. The findings highlight the continued need for coordinated outreach, emergency shelter, mental health services, rapid rehousing assistance, domestic violence support services, and permanent housing solutions to address homelessness in the community.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
After approval from City Council/Housing Authority, the agencies and community will be informed of the 2026 PIT results via the City’s Homeless Services webpage and other online platforms, including social media.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This item is not a project as defined in CEQA Guidelines section 15378, and thus, is not an activity subject to CEQA. (CEQA Guidelines § 15060(c)(3).)
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Jack Wong, Interim Director of Community Development
Prepared by:
Arsine Isayan, Deputy Director, Community Development/Housing Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
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Moved by Councilmember , seconded by
Councilmember , that, with respect to the
report of the Director of Community Development dated August 25, 2026, the City Council hereby notes and files the City of Glendale’s 2026 Homeless Point-in-Time Count.
Vote as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
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Moved by Housing Authority Member , seconded by
Housing Authority Member , that, with respect to the
report of the Director of Community Development dated August 25, 2026, the Housing Authority hereby notes and files the City of Glendale’s 2026 Homeless Point-in-Time Count.
Vote as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
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