Glendora council approves ALPR expansion, slurry seal, design contracts and economic programs in series of unanimous votes

The Glendora City Council took a series of unanimous votes to approve grants, contracts and budget actions that city staff said will fund public‑safety technology, street maintenance, infrastructure design and downtown economic programs.

Why it matters: The actions collectively put grant funds and city resources to work on near‑term public safety and infrastructure projects, and they authorize economic development programs the council previously funded with surplus sale proceeds.

Votes at a glance (each item approved 5‑0 unless noted):

1) Automated license‑plate reader expansion (State Homeland Security Program grant and two‑year agreement with Flock). - What: Authorize a 2021 State Homeland Security Program subrecipient agreement with Los Angeles County and approve a two‑year agreement with Flock Group Inc. to add 11 additional fixed ALPR cameras across the city. - Funding: $72,000 Homeland Security grant to cover implementation and subscription costs in year one ($71,050); estimated year‑two subscription $33,400 to be addressed in the FY 2026‑27 budget. - Motion and outcome: Motion by Councilmember Michael, second by Councilmember Bridal; approved…