Glendale Water and Power Commission - 8/3/26

The Glendale Water and Power Commission held a meeting on August 3, 2026, where key procurement and project updates were discussed. A significant focus was on the GIS Utility Network Project, a technology modernization effort to upgrade the city's aging GIS platform that supports electric, water, and fiber infrastructure management. The city conducted a competitive procurement process, selecting the firm Eighteen Ninety Eight and Company for a professional services agreement not to exceed $1,297,453. The project aims to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and mobile capabilities, with implementation expected to begin in late 2026 and complete by early 2028. Commissioners endorsed the project, emphasizing the importance of conveying its benefits to customers and ensuring cybersecurity protections given the sensitive nature of utility data. Other topics included updates on the Grayson Power Plant, discussions on energy affordability for low-income residents, and upcoming agenda items such as enforcement of a nonfunctional turf watering ban and potential legislative updates on balcony solar installations.