Glendale City Council Meeting Preview

ON THE AGENDA

The following items will be considered at Tuesday’s Glendale City Council meeting:

CARR PARK

The council may vote whether to authorize certain improvements and upgrades to Carr Park.

Among changes will be the design and construction of a picnic facility and basketball court and installment of some security measures.

Security measures could include fences, additional lights and earlier closure of the park.

The issue of improving Carr Park has been of concern to some neighbors who say they have noticed criminal activity in the area, thus prompting the security measures.

WHAT TO EXPECT

There may be substantial input on the issue from concerned neighbors before the council makes a decision.

BUDGET UP

FOR A VOTE

The City Council may vote whether to adopt the 2007-08 Budget following input from several budget study sessions.

The total budget is about $670.6 million, with about $161 million going to the general fund and about $7.2 million headed to the capital improvement fund.

WHAT TO EXPECT

There will probably be some discussion among the council and comments from the public as to the reasons behind certain budget appropriations.

The budget will likely be approved.

REALLOCATION OF FUNDS

The council will vote whether to reallocate about $1.87 million between the Glendale Water & Power electric and water funds.

The funds must be moved in order to meet projected year-end expenditures that will exceed the anticipated budget.

Since funds are only being reallocated, there will be no fiscal impact to the city, only money changing hands within the department.

WHAT TO EXPECT

With no fiscal impact, council will likely approve the reallocation.

FYI

WHAT: Glendale City Council Meeting

WHEN: 6 p.m. Tuesday

WHERE: City Council Chambers at 613 E. Broadway

CONTACT: (818) 548-2090