City Council - 7/14/26

The City Council meeting of MyGlendale on July 14, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and policy considerations. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the regulation of Personal Delivery Devices (PDDs), such as autonomous delivery robots operated by companies like Serve Robotics and Coco. Council members discussed a proposed 12-month pilot program to regulate PDD operations through permits and operating agreements, including fleet caps, geographic dispersion, speed limits, ADA compliance, and enforcement mechanisms. The council voted to move forward with a pilot allowing up to 30 devices per operator, with provisions for a six-month review and potential adjustments. Additionally, the council accepted a grant from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund to support impaired driving mitigation programs. Another key agenda item was the approval to note and file the Beline comprehensive operational analysis and integration study, which included recommendations for expanded transit service hours and routes, with a focus on improving ridership and connectivity. The council also discussed funding challenges and the pursuit of inclusion as a Tier 1 operator to access additional transit funds. Public comments addressed concerns about sidewalk congestion from PDDs, transit service improvements, and community safety. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of community events and ongoing city initiatives.