Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Glendale public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in business jobs with medium priority
Downtown Glendale Arts & Culture Fest 2027
The annual Downtown Glendale Arts & Culture Fest is planned for Saturday, January 30, 2027, and staff will update the Commission on the latest preparations. The event brings arts programming and visitors to the downtown area.
Commercial Solid Waste Rates and Field Operations Updates
New commercial solid waste rates took effect on March 1, and field operations staff highlighted upcoming facility tours and material swap agreements for the Northern Avenue Parkway project.
Glendale Glitters 2026 season and vendor enforcement
The holiday event kicks off November 27 with 71 approved vendors and new enforcement steps against unauthorized vendors who have crowded out vetted businesses. Councilmember Tolmachoff withdrew her request for a council subcommittee.
Community Resource Brochure and Marketing
Commissioners discussed how complex city transit and housing documents need to be streamlined into simpler formats like QR codes and single-page PDFs.
Community Outreach and Event Engagement Strategies
The commission evaluated how to better engage residents at public events after finding that standard tabling at Glendale Live! had low foot traffic. Commissioners discussed adding interactive games, prizes, branded tablecloths, and mobile outreach to increase public awareness of the commission's resources.