City Council Workshop October 13, 2026

The Glendale City Council workshop on October 13, 2026, was a work-study session; staff stated that no action would be taken. The Family Self-Sufficiency Program update reported roughly $89,000 in participant escrow distributions and three homeowners to date. Staff proposed expanding the program from 50 to 75 participants, but no decision was made. A participant described receiving $50,000 in down-payment assistance through the program’s partner Trellis. The water-resources update covered projected Colorado River supply reductions and existing conservation arrangements, including an agreement expected to provide Glendale $7.6 million over four years; its amendment had been approved by Council on August 11, not at this workshop.

Staff also discussed water-system capital needs and planning: five strategic well projects are underway at varying stages, and Glendale’s cost share for the proposed Bartlett Dam expansion was cited at about $53 million. The city is exploring advanced water purification and possible treatment-plant expansions, but no investment commitment was presented. Staff said a follow-up workshop would address conservation rebates, drought-plan updates, and proposed water-use ordinances. No contract awards, solicitations, bid approvals, or procurement-related votes were identified at this meeting.