The workshop covered several key items, including a presentation on the city's investment portfolio and an update on administratively accepted grants. The Council reviewed the Veteran's Park Mural Art Project, specifically a proposal for a military-themed mural, and received progress updates on the Glendale Glitters event planning. Additionally, the Council discussed a proposed annexation (AN-274) for industrial development known as Formation 303 and reviewed the ongoing progress of the Glendale General Plan 2050 update.
Oct 27, 2026
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The workshop covered two primary topics: an investment portfolio and market update, and a report on administratively accepted grants. The investment discussion reviewed the city's investment policy objectives, portfolio composition, and current economic conditions, including the impact of Federal Reserve interest rates and inflation on market performance. The grants segment detailed the policy for accepting smaller grants under $50,000, explaining that they are used for pilot programs, events, and equipment purchases to enhance transparency and support departmental needs.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City of Glendale City Council Voting Meeting Agenda
The agenda includes several items for approval, such as a services agreement with Paymentus Corporation, a construction manager at risk agreement with Felix Construction Company, and various amendments to agreements for landscape services, street sweeper brooms, and vehicle maintenance. Additionally, the Council will consider several resolutions, including grant acceptance for Proposition 202 funding for Glencroft Friendship Foundation, Midwestern University, and OCJ Kids, license agreement amendments with Maricopa County, intergovernmental agreements with the City of Phoenix and the City of El Mirage, and various grant acceptances for the police department. An ordinance authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for capital projects is also on the agenda, along with a potential sponsorship agreement with the Arizona Sports and Events Alliance.
Aug 25, 2026·Board meeting
City of Glendale Voting Meeting
The council presented the 2026 Ruth Byrne Historic Preservation Award and confirmed numerous appointments to various boards, commissions, and retirement bodies. The consent agenda included the approval of liquor licenses, professional services agreements for citywide mailing and duplicating, performing arts partnership grants, economic consulting services, public relations consulting, and water system improvement projects. Additionally, the council adopted resolutions authorizing participation in grant programs for drug trafficking task force activities, warrant apprehension efforts, street racing enforcement, and airport development. A significant ordinance was introduced to authorize the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds for municipal projects.
