Glendale, California Development News

Glendale Council Advances Charter Amendments on Civil Service, Finance, and Governance for November Ballot

The Glendale City Council discussed and directed staff to prepare language for three potential charter amendments to be placed on the November 3rd, 2026 ballot. These amendments cover modernization of the civil service system, changes to financial and accounting provisions, and miscellaneous charter cleanup. The council also debated whether to include separate amendments for public safety department heads, city clerk and treasurer compensation, and term limits for these positions, with a consensus forming to prepare language for all three as distinct measures due to potential cost implications and clarity for voters. Staff was directed to bring back the finalized language and associated costs for a vote at the next meeting. The council also reaffirmed the existing requirement for closed session council approval before a city manager can terminate a department head.