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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Glendale public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Water Conservation and Shortage Contingency Planning
California's AB 1572 bans irrigating decorative grass in non-functional areas — think streetscapes and HOA common areas, not your backyard. The update will cover how Glendale is implementing the water conservation requirement.
12kV Conversion Project
Glendale is upgrading its electric distribution system from 5kV to 12kV, which means fewer outages, more capacity, and a grid better ready for things like EVs and electrification. The update will show how far along the work is.
Utility Affordability and Energy Conservation in Multi-Family Housing
A long-time resident highlighted that two-thirds of Glendale lives in multi-family housing and faces severe utility debt and high energy costs. He urged the commission to explore targeted programs and prepaid metering.
Cottage Grove Drainage Improvements
Residents from Nearara Drive raised urgent concerns regarding persistent standing water, marsh-like conditions, and heavy pumping required to manage unaddressed groundwater flooding near Verdugo Park.
Curbside Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure RFP
The council approved issuing an RFP for private third-party vendors to install and operate curbside EV chargers across the city, aiming to expand access for multi-family residents.