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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Glendale public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Auditing
Members said they couldn't responsibly vote on carrying over the audit work plan without seeing the full audit universe and open-issues dashboard. Staff agreed to bring those materials to the December 7 special meeting and explore secure dashboard access, with IT reviewing sensitive-data concerns (the overtime dashboard includes undercover officers' names).
Charter Review Committee Proposals for Internal Audit
Staff presented an overview of Glendale's internal audit function, prompting discussion about whether the city's auditing process is robust enough or if an independent audit commission should be established.
Public Records and City Clerk Time Off Concerns
Residents raised concerns during public comment about elected officials' attendance and public records transparency regarding staff leave.
Customer Payment Arrears and Economic Distress
Public commenters raised concerns about rising utility shut-off notices in specific Glendale zip codes and suggested exploring monthly billing to ease pressure on low-income families.