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Good afternoon, Yucca residents,

On June 10th, City Council approved a $1.46 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026 aligning with Council's long-term goals of enhancing public safety, water services, and traffic management. This 1% decrease from the prior year's budget is comprised of a $710 million operating budget towards police, fire, parks, and libraries; a $478 million capital improvement plan; a $157 million contingency fund; and $115 million for debt services. Highlights can be found in the newsletter!

At this latest Council Meeting, Velma Teague Library was discussed again, leading to consensus for staff to provide mockups of options 1, 3, and 4. For those who do not know or have forgotten, Community Services provided a study from Glendale residents to collect the needs/wants of residents. From the information gathered, 4 options were provided:

0. Maintain Existing ($5 M)

1. Renovate ($17.65 M)

3. Redesign and move ($17.89)

4. Relocate to Promenade ($7.89 M)

There are three major impacts to this Velma Teague Library project: Cost, Timing, and Space.

Option 0 allows no improvements beyond reroofing (due to asbestos), HVAC fixes (due to rust and calcification), plumbing, and other essential requirements.

Options 1 and 3 comprise of rebuilding the library in 2026/27, however, the initial repairs would still be required in the meantime (with an approximate cost of $2.345 million) before it may be torn down and rebuilt. Option 4 would not require these repairs, as the Promenade is currently available.

The time to complete this project would impact those who utilize the library resources and engage in its' activities. Relocation to the promenade would be the quickest turnaround due to the building availability and limited repairs, option 0 requires significant work as forementioned, 1 and 3 require demolition prior to reconstruction.

Space is essential for people to engage in content, feel safe and motivated to return. Option 1 maintains what has been provided (same layout, same furniture, same lighting, parking, etc), while options 2 and 3 provides a new layout. Options 1-3 are kept within Murphy Park and utilize the same parking. Option 4 provides a new layout beside with the parking garage, and Murphy Park would be maintained as green space in Downtown Glendale.

With the time, effort, and funding of this project, I would like to ensure that we are learning and improving for the community. Although the Velma Teague Library is not within the Yucca District, it is still your tax dollars that will go towards the final decision. Should you have questions, concerns, or comments please feel free to contact my office.

The library advisory board's decision was to review mockups of Options 1 and 4. Staff will provide a new presentation to City Council between September and October. View the latest Council Meeting using the button in the newsletter below and the October 2024 Presentation by clicking HERE.

As a reminder, the next Council Meeting will take place in August, but the newsletter will continue to go out every Thursday.

Free meals are available through July 24th for ages 1-18! Stop by the System of Care Center for breakfast and lunch or Heroes Park for lunch Mondays-Thursdays! Please see details in the newsletter. Don't miss out on free activities at the Glendale public libraries, Coffee with a cop, and more below!

Finally, be prepared for traffic this weekend- the Concacaf Gold Cup quarter finals is taking place at the State Farm Stadium this Saturday, June 28th!

Have a great weekend,

Dianna Guzman

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Don't miss the El Califa de Leon pop-up at Westgate, featuring the worlds' first and only Michelin-starred taqueria!! They are open at noon, today through Sunday. I was thrilled to be part of the First Bite with Mayor Weiers today. Incredible food, but please be prepared for a wait! Details below.

Budget Approval Highlights!

• Police Department: Officers will have access to real-time livestreams of emergency calls before they are dispatched. This technology improves response times and increases situational awareness for the first responders. Additionally, all police vehicles will be equipped with new speed detection technology to increase enforcement and improve road safety.

• Water Services Department: Upgraded water meters will be installed to allow automated readings and more accurate, timely water usage data.

• Transportation Department: Flashing yellow arrows will be installed at additional intersections throughout the city. The intersections with this type of signal phasing have proven to have a direct correlation to decreased left-turn crashes.

• Fire Department: Ongoing investment in modernizing fire facilities and enhancing the fleet to improve response times within the community.

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Expand Your World with Language Resources at the Glendale Library!

Are you ready to dive into a new language, sharpen your skills, or introduce your little ones to bilingual books? The City of Glendale has an incredible collection of resources to support every language learner—whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refine your fluency!

🚀 Rocket Languages is one of our most exciting digital tools, offering interactive learning in multiple languages! Glendale residents can access it for free. Just sign up with your library card here: Library - Rocket Languages

Beyond digital learning, we’ve got something for everyone:

📖 Books to explore new words and cultures

🎧 Audiobooks on CD for immersive listening

📀 DVDs packed with engaging content

📡 Streaming audio/video to bring learning to life

👶 Bilingual books for children to start their language journey early

Got questions? Call Patsy Kavanaugh - She’ll be happy to help! (623) 930-3447

¿Estás listo para sumergirte en un nuevo idioma, mejorar tus habilidades o presentarles a tus niños libros bilingües? La Ciudad de Glendale tiene una increíble colección de recursos para apoyar a cada estudiante de idiomas, ya sea que estés comenzando desde cero o buscando perfeccionar tu fluidez.

🚀 Rocket Languages es una de nuestras herramientas digitales más emocionantes, ¡ofreciendo aprendizaje interactivo en múltiples idiomas! Los residentes de Glendale la pueden acceder de forma gratuita. Solo regístrate con tu tarjeta de biblioteca aquí: Library - Rocket Languages

Más allá del aprendizaje digital, tenemos algo para todos:

📖 Libros para explorar nuevas palabras y culturas

🎧 Audiolibros en CD para una experiencia de escucha inmersiva

📀 DVDs llenos de contenido atractivo

📡 Audio/video en streaming para dar vida al aprendizaje

👶 Libros bilingües para que los niños comiencen su aventura lingüística desde temprano.

¿Tienes preguntas? Comunícate con Patsy Kavanaugh. Ella estará encantada de ayudarte. (623) 930-3447

Glendale Public Library Events

Monthly Events Calendars!

To use, simply click on the calendar. A new window will open allowing you to click on each event for more information.

Calendars will be updated as events are announced so be sure to check them weekly!

Please note: These calendars are NOT all-inclusive. 

Upcoming Pavement Management Program

(PMP) Activities 

Information as to current schedule, process, impacts and frequently asked questions for pavement management activities are available on our website at www.GlendalePavementManagement.com. 

• Streets from Oregon Drive to south of Montebello Avenue, between 91^st Avenue and 89^th Avenue – Epoxy Fortified Acrylic Seal application is currently taking place.
• Streets between Montebello Avenue and Cardinals Way, and from 89^th Avenue to west of 87^th Avenue – Epoxy Fortified Acrylic Seal application is currently taking place.
• Montebello Avenue, between 87^th Avenue and 91^st Avenue – Epoxy Fortified Acrylic Seal application to begin June 28.
• 87^th Avenue, between Cardinals Way and Montebello Avenue – Epoxy Fortified Acrylic Seal application to begin June 28.

• An Epoxy Fortified Acrylic Seal is a surface treatment that Glendale is seeing for the first time. It is just like a regular sealcoat surface treatment, except for a slightly different chemical makeup. Cure times, on-street parking restrictions, and resident notifications remain the same.

Should you have questions or need information, please contact our 24/7 project hotline at 602.532.6250.

City Resources

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The City's Intergovernmental Department reviews introduced bills and explains how they could affect your community!



The latest Legislative Link discussed:

• SB1734/HB2945: developmental disabilities; appropriations; waivers
• HB2371/SB1229 Planning; home design; restrictions; prohibition
• SB1529 Municipal housing; Preapproved design
• SB1353 Municipal development; Permits; Review
• SCR1008 Municipalities; counties; fee increases; vote
• HB2119 Model City Tax Code
• HB2221 Law enforcement; Defunding; prohibition 

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Did you know Glendale residents can receive FREE notary services from the City Clerk's Office?

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Yucca District Videos

Heroes Park is Officially Open!

It has been an incredible launch of the addition to Heroes Regional Park! Check out these amazing amenities and hear what the children of Glendale have to say!

Beyond the Headlines with Councilmember Joyce Clark:

Building Heroes Park Lake

Beyond the Headlines with Councilmember Joyce Clark:

Building a Road

Take a sneak peek at VAI resort with former Councilmember Clark!

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