Glendale council approves streetlight restoration contract, reappoints airport commissioners and agendizes Pride funding discussion

Glendale City Council members voted on multiple routine and membership items during the May 13 meeting, approving a streetlight restoration contract for Glendale Water and Power, reappointing the city’s representatives to the Burbank‑Glendale‑Pasadena Airport Authority Commission and directing staff to agendize a future report and request related to a Pride in the Park sponsorship.

Streetlight contract: The council approved a one‑year contract with Streetlight Restoration Specialist, Inc. (Specification No. 3,995) to repaint and restore decorative street lighting in the Rossmoyne (Montrose) and Honolulu Road neighborhood areas for a not‑to‑exceed amount of $269,280 plus a 10% contingency of $26,928. The item drew a public comment from Beth Brooks, who questioned the per‑pole cost (she calculated roughly $1,200 per pole). Council member Brotman and staff said the scope is more than painting: crews will likely need…