Council Budget Workshop March 30, 2026

The Glendale City Council held a budget workshop on March 30, 2026, to review and discuss the fiscal year 2026-27 operating budget and capital improvement projects. The workshop focused on department operating budgets, supplemental budget requests, personnel changes, and key capital projects including parks, transportation, and public safety facilities. Significant discussion centered on the potential addition of an indoor shooting range to the capital improvement plan as a placeholder project, with council members debating funding options such as bond elections, excise tax revenue bonds, and partnerships with regional entities and the Department of Defense. The council emphasized the need for further study and negotiation before committing funds. Other procurement-related topics included increases in contractual services for animal control, janitorial services, technology upgrades including a fiber master plan and telecommunications transition, and vehicle replacements. The council also reviewed grant carryovers and opioid settlement funds. No formal votes were taken at this workshop, but council members provided direction on budget priorities and requested additional information for future decision-making.