City Council - 11/3/26

The Glendale City Council meeting on November 3, 2026, included a public hearing on Glendale Water & Power’s proposed water rates and charges for FY 2027–2031, along with a proposed Water System Cash Reserve Policy. The hearing was opened but no rate or reserve-policy decision was made; the council voted to continue it to November 10 without further public notice. Residents raised concerns about affordability, outreach, rate calculations, and water infrastructure funding. Council asked staff to prepare scenarios showing the effects of delaying implementation and to report on outreach efforts. Staff said a delay could affect planned project spending and the timing of revenues and January billing. No contract award or procurement approval was identified. A council member also asked to place a proposed earthquake-retrofit ordinance on a future agenda; it was not considered for adoption at this meeting.

In a separate action, the council approved a $35,000 settlement and full release of claims in the pending case OSA v. City of Glendale, case number 24 GDC V000084. The Glendale Housing Authority approved prior meeting minutes and adjourned. Other agenda items included recognitions and announcements; no additional procurement activity was identified.