Public Works Operations Manager Anthony Vasquez presented a proposal on Nov. 19 to piggyback the City of Glendale's traffic signal maintenance contract and award maintenance services to UNIX LLC. Vasquez told the council Baldwin Park maintains 61 signalized intersections and sought funding to increase inspections from every two months to monthly and to complete known, nonroutine repairs.

Vasquez listed recent upgrades and said the three‑year average for maintenance repair costs is $70,886.63 and the proposed annual maintenance budget is about $184,000. The presentation requested a one‑time appropriation of $64,518.59 for immediate repairs and upgrades; the contract term runs through June 30, 2029, with a CPI adjustment cap of 3% if mutually agreed.

On funding, staff said the contract will be paid from gas tax revenues and SB1 funds and does not impact the general fund. "We have a very healthy fund balance in SB1 funds of about $2,800,000," a staff member said in response to a council question.

Council members asked technical questions about the contingency and which intersections are maintained by Caltrans or LA County; Vasquez clarified that Caltrans and county signals adjacent to freeways remain under those agencies' jurisdiction. Council also discussed expected first‑year costs and the recurring annual maintenance figure.

After questions and clarification, the council approved the agreement and associated appropriations by a 5–0 vote.

Next steps include finalizing the contract with UNIX, authorizing the director of finance to make necessary appropriations and moving to monthly inspections and immediate repairs once the one‑time appropriation is made.