City Council Workshop May 12, 2026

The Glendale City Council held a workshop on May 12, 2026, focusing primarily on two key topics: the expansion of the Community Risk Reduction Program and an in-depth overview of the city's property tax system and capital improvement funding. The Community Risk Reduction expansion involves adding two temporary contract positions—a crisis intervention specialist and a community risk reduction specialist—along with purchasing two vehicles, funded by $500,000 in opioid settlement funds over a two-year pilot. This program aims to enhance overdose response and community education. The council discussed the necessity of the vehicles and staffing logistics but took no formal action as this was an informational session. The property tax presentation detailed the city's tax structure, levy limits, and the impact of flat levy policies on capital project funding, highlighting a funding gap in the 10-year CIP and the need for potential policy changes to increase levy capacity. Additionally, the council discussed forming a working group or subcommittee to address operational issues related to the Glendale Glitters event, particularly focusing on vendor regulation and event footprint, with consensus leaning toward creating a working group for more flexible and timely engagement. No votes were taken during the workshop, and the session concluded with updates on city accreditation and employee wellness recognitions.