Commission on the Status of Women - 8/10/26

The Glendale Commission on the Status of Women held a meeting on August 10, 2026, primarily focusing on internal leadership elections and upcoming event planning. The commission elected new officers for the term August 2026 to August 2027, appointing Commissioner Carmen Arum as chair and Commissioner Nazarian as vice chair. A significant procurement-related discussion involved approving the formation of an ad hoc planning committee of two commissioners to assist with the 2026 Women's Equality Day event scheduled for September 30, 2026. The commission approved earmarking up to $15,000 from donated funds to support the event, with additional sponsorships to be pursued. Additionally, the commission authorized city staff to pursue two U.S. Department of Justice Office of Violence Against Women grant opportunities in partnership with the YWCA of Glendale and Pasadena. These grants, potentially totaling up to $500,000 each, aim to improve criminal justice responses and provide services to children and youth affected by domestic and gender-based violence. The city would administer the grants and collaborate with the YWCA for service delivery. The commission approved moving forward with the grant applications and will be kept informed of progress and outcomes.