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 5‑0.

2) Citywide slurry‑seal project (construction contract award). - What: Award a construction contract to Doug Martin Contracting Co., Inc., for the FY 2024–25 citywide slurry seal project (approx. 1,000,000 sq. ft. across ~50 residential segments). - Amount: Low bid $309,942; total project including 10% contingency, CEQA and publication estimated at $341,400. Project funded from the road maintenance rehabilitation account (budgeted allocation $500,000). - Motion and outcome: Motion by Councilmember Michael, second by Councilmember Karen; approved 5‑0. Construction planned to begin in late April with a 30‑working‑day duration (weather permitting).

3) Cypress Avenue water and street improvements (design agreement and appropriations). - What: Authorize a professional services agreement with S.A. Associates Inc. to design water‑main replacements, new service laterals, hydrants and street rehabilitation across an area including Seventh Street between Lorraine and Elwood and other nearby segments (Phase 1: design). - Amount and funding: $238,000 for design services; supplemental appropriation of $60,000 from Measure M and $178,000 from the Water Capital Fund. - Motion and outcome: Motion by Councilmember Michael, second by Councilmember Mendel; approved 5‑0.

4) Economic Action Plan: launch of Phase‑1 programs and allocations. - What: Approve a set of initial economic programs using previously appropriated surplus funds (small‑business workshops, a BlueDot shopper‑rebate pilot, village plaza lighting and marketing, commercial broker services, and other outreach/marketing items). - Funding: The council had previously set aside $1 million from surplus sale proceeds; staff requested approximately $350,000 to fund the Phase‑1 programs listed in the staff report. - Motion and outcome: Motion by Councilmember Karen, second by Councilmember Michael; approved 5‑0.

5) Business Improvement District (BID) annual report and levy resolution. - What: Review of the BID annual report, approve the report and adopt a resolution announcing the city’s intent to levy and collect assessments for FY 2025–26 under the Parking and Business Improvement Area law. - Motion and outcome: Approved 5‑0; the council directed notices and a May public hearing under the required timeline.

6) Other items approved by single motions or consent: consent calendar items 4–8 (enacted by one motion), unscheduled vacancies (library office No. 2: extend application deadline; Water Commission office No. 3: postpone recruitment until the annual process), and adoption of the city’s draft 2025–27 strategic plan update.

What staff said about implementation and costs: Staff said the Flock ALPR expansion has been used in hundreds of cases regionally and was used in 53 investigations in 2024 and eight cases in 2025 so far; the ALPR grant funds will be used in year one for implementation and subscription. The slurry seal and Cypress design projects are part of the city’s pavement‑management and water‑system capital work and were funded through the road maintenance account, Measure M, and the water capital fund where appropriate.

What’s next: Staff will return with construction‑contract documents, implementation schedules and additional budget requests where identified. The BID notices will be mailed and advertised and the public hearing slated for May. Council did not take any action to adopt CAL FIRE hazard maps during the meeting; staff will return separately on that item within the statutory window.