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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 8, 2025
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Alhambra is dedicated to responsive, creative leadership and quality services, ensuring desirable neighborhoods and a supportive business environment, while being sensitive to the diversity of our community.
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Addressing the Council:
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The maximum time f or addressing the Council is 5 minutes for each agendized item and for comments concerning non-agendized items; excepting that during the initial 30 -minute timeframe for public comment for non-agendized items the individual speaker time shall be 3 minutes. Additionally, the total individual speaker time for consent agenda items shall be 5 minutes for those individuals speaking on one item and 10 minutes for those individuals speaking on more than one consent item. However, the presiding officer may either extend or reduce the maximum time in his or her discretion.
Standards of Decorum : Any person addressing the Council who refuses to stop speaking after his/her time has expired or any person who behaves in such a manner as to interfere with or impede the progress of the City Council meeting who, after a request by the presiding officer, refuses to cease such behavior may be removed from the City Council chambers upon direction of the presiding officer.
Enforcement of Decorum : The Chief of Police, or his/h er designee, shall be Sergeant -at-Arms of the Council meetings. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall carry out all orders and instructions given by the presiding officer for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum at the Council meeting.
Persons Authorized to be Within Rail : No person, except City official or their designees, shall be permitted within the rail in front of the Council Chamber without the express consent of the Council.
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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
Adjourned Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, 111 South First Street
December 8, 2025
5:00 p.m.
(City Council Reorganization Ceremony at 6:00 p.m.)
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL: Maza, Maloney, Wang, Andrade-Stadler, Lee
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: We acknowledge that the land on which we are gathered is the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. We seek to prioritize respect for the historic culture and contemporary presence of the native peoples throughout California, especially in the greater Los Angeles/Alhambra area. We come with respect and gratitude for the Gabrielino/Tongva people who still consider themselves the caretakers of this land. It is through their examples that we are reminded of our greater responsibility to take care of Mother Earth and to take care of each other.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS (TIME LIMITATIONS: 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER, 30 MINUTES TOTAL)
Citizens wishing to address the Council on any matter which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council not on the Agenda may do so at this time. Once the 30-minute time limit has been reached, any remaining speakers will be permitted to speak at the end of the meeting. Speakers will only be allowed to speak once per meeting for non -agendized items.
Please note that while the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Br own Act, the City Council cannot take action unless the matter appears as an item on a forthcoming agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 1 – 27): (TIME LIMITATIONS: 5 MINUTES PER SPEAKER FOR ONE ITEM, 10 MINUTES PER SPEAKER FOR 2+ ITEMS)
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a citizen or Council member requests otherwise; in which case, the item will be removed for separate consideration.
1. ACCEPT DONATION: ALHAMBRA CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY 202 6 SUMMER READING PROGRAM – F2M25-12, M2M25-171
Staff requests that the City Council accept the gift of $ 33,500 from the Alhambra Public Library Foundation to be used to support the Library’s 202 6 Summer Reading Program.
The generously donated funds will be used to provide marketing and outreach, books for giveaway, program incentives, a slate of programming by out side vendors, and programming refreshments.
Recommended Action: City Council accept a $33,500 donation from the Alhambra Public Library Foundation to support the Library’s Annual Summer Reading Program;
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appropriate revenue and expenditure funds in the amount of $33,500; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-171)
2. AWARD CONTRACTS: BUILDING SERVICES FOR THE ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY CENTER – F2M22-65, N2M25-126, N2M25-127, N2M25-128, N2M25-129, N2M25-130, N2M25-131, N2M25-133, N2M25-134, N2M25-135, N2M25-136, N2M25-137, N2M25- 138, N2M25-139, N2M25-140, N2M25-141, C2M25-56, C2M25-57, C2M25-58, C2M25- 59, C2M25-60, C2M25-61, C2M25-63, C2M25-64, C2M25-65, C2M25-66, C2M25-67, C2M25-68, C2M25-69, C2M25-70, C2M25-71, M2M25-182
On January 27, 2025, the City Council authorized the issuance of Notice Inviting Bids for construction activities for the Alhambra Community Center Project. On Tuesday, November 4, 2025 and Thursday, November 6, 2025, the City Clerk received seventy - nine (79) bids for sixteen construction building services for the Alhambra Community Center. Funding for the Alhambra Community Center has been established in the current Fiscal Year budget.
Recommended Action: City Council award contracts, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and the City Attorney, in the total amount not to exceed $17,104,619 for the following construction building services for the Alhambra Community Center:
And, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-182)
3. AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO UPDATE THE WATER MASTER PLAN – F2M25-51, RFP2M25-21, C2M25-72, M2M25-172
On September 22, 2025 the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Professional Engineering Services to Update the Water Master Plan. There was one proposal received for the project. Staff conducted a review and evaluation of the responding proposal and Civiltec Engineering, Inc . was selected based on their qualifications, relevant project experience, cost, references, technical approach, ability to meet required timelines and quality of proposal.
Company Trade Contract # Amount
Kar Construction Inc. Concrete: Structural & Site C2M25-56 $1,887,000.00 B.F. Steel Inc. Steel: Structural & Misc. C2M25-57 $ 602,700.00 Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. Rough Carpentry C2M25-58 $1,896,000.00 Stolo Cabinets Inc. Carpentry & Casework C2M25-59 $ 129,137.00 Commercial Roofing Inc. Roofing/Waterproofing C2M25-60 $ 988,952.00 Whitehead Construction Inc. Doors, Frames & Hardware C2M25-61 $ 192,000.00 Sierra Lathing Co. Inc. Metal Framing, Insulation/Drywall C2M25-63 $1,560,710.00 Preferred Ceilings Inc. Acoustic Ceiling C2M25-64 $ 112,520.00 AJ Fistes Corp. Painting C2M25-65 $ 189,000.00 Inland Bldg.Const. Co. Inc. General Package C2M25-66 $2,990,000.00 Pro-Craft Const. Inc. Fire Sprinklers C2M25-67 $ 374,000.00 Verne’s Plumbing Inc. Plumbing & Site Utilities C2M25-68 $1,755,900.00 Simco Mech., Inc. HVAC C2M25-69 $ 629,500.00 GBI Electric, Inc. Electrical & Low Voltage C2M25-70 $3,400,000.00 Marina Landscape Inc. Landscape & Irrigation C2M25-71 $ 397,200.00
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Recommended Action: City Council a ward a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Civiltec Engineering, Inc. for professional engineering services to update the Water Master Plan, in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-172)
4. AWARD CONTRACT: EARTHWORK AND SITE DEMOLITION SERVICES FOR THE POPPY PARK PROJECT – F2M24-57, N2M25-98, C2M25-73, M2M25-173
On July 28, 2025, the City Council authorized the issuance of a Notice Inviting Bids for the construction of Poppy Park project. On October 23, 205, the City Clerk received seven bids for earthwork and site demolition services for the Poppy Park project ra nging from $64,000 (Precision Environmental) to $165,632 (Elegant Construction Inc.). The bid received from Precision Works, Inc. DBA Precision Environmental is the lowest responsible bid.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, between the City of Alhambra and Precision Works, Inc. DBA Precision Environmental for earthwork and demolition services for the Poppy Park Project in an amount not to exceed $64,000; and, dire ct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-173)
5. AUTHORIZE RFP: CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE SEWER LIFT STATION NO. 5 REPLACEMENT PROJECT – F2M25-57, RFP2M25- 24 The Sewer System Rehabilitation Plan completed in March 2009 identified Sewer Lift Station No. 5, located at 913 Clay Court east of Granada Avenue and north of Mission Road, in need of complete replacement. On October 27, 2025, the City Council approved distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids for the Sewer Lift Station No. 5 Replacement Project.
Staff is requesting approval of the distribution of Requests for Proposals for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Sewer Lift Station No. 5 Repla cement Project. The construction management and inspections firm shall be responsible as construction manager and inspector to ensure the work is in accordance with the contract documents and applicable regulatory activities such as communication, monitor scheduling and budgeting, meetings, and other miscellaneous activities.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Sewer Lift Station No. 5 Replacement Project with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on December 30, 2025; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
6. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: INSTALLATION OF PEDESTRIAN COUNTDOWN
SIGNAL HEAD SYSTEMS PROJECT AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY (HSIP-5130(022)) – F2M23-73, C2M24-16, M2M25-174
On March 11, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract for the Installation of Pedestrian Countdown Signal Head Systems at various intersections throughout the City Project
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(HSIP-5130(022)) to Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $170,920.00. This project has been inspected by staff and all work has been co mpleted in accordance with the City’s requirements and specifications. As such, it would be appropriate for the City Council to accept this project as complete and instruct that the Notice of Completion be filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. for the Installation of Pedestrian Countdown Signal Head Systems Project at various intersections throughout the City (HSIP -5130(022)) as complete in the amount of $170,920.00; direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct the Finance Director to release the 5% retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and , direct staff to unde rtake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-174)
7. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: ALHAMBRA GOLF COURSE BUNKER SAND REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M25-34, C2M25-32, M2M25-175
On July 28, 2025, the City Council awarded a contract to D.H.R Construction Inc. for the Golf Course Bunker Sand Replacement Improvement Project in the amount of $361,455.00. The project was completed under budget at $355,265.96 with a savings of $6,189.04. There were no change orders associated with the project. This project has been inspected by staff and all work has been completed in accordance with the City’s requirements and specifications. As such, it would be appropriate for the City Council to accept this project as complete.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of D.H.R. Construction, Inc. for the Alhambra Golf Course Bunker Sand Replacement Improvement Project as complete in the amount of $355,265.96; direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recorda tion; instruct the Finance Director to release the 5% retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-175)
8. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO PREPARE A
FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE CREATION OF A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT (BID) OR A PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PBID) – F2M25-61, RFP2M25-25
On June 23, 2025, the City Council approved the 2025 St rategic Plan, including Goal Three: Create a Strong Financial Base and Strong Economic Base (Economic Development). One of the goal’s objectives is to research and initiate a study to explore expanding the Downtown Alhambra Business Association (DABA) boun daries and potentially increasing the assessment amounts. To increase DABA’s operating budget, a BID/PBID feasibility study is being proposed to analyze whether a Business Improvement District (BID) or Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) stru cture would be viable and appropriate for Alhambra. A BID or PBID would replace DABA and its current assessment structure. These districts are special assessment areas established and approved by local businesses and property owners. BIDs and PBIDs are independent from the City and empower local property owners, businesses, and stakeholders to take an active role in identifying specific needs, determining how funds are spent, and promoting
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long-term economic vitality. A BID/PBID in Alhambra could enhance se rvices such as public safety, maintenance, marketing, and promotional events.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the distribution of a Request for Proposals to provide professional consulting services to create a feasibility study for a Business Improvement District (BID) or a Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) within Downtown Alhambra; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
9. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR PRIORITY PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – F2M25-62, RFP2M25-26
On March 11, 2024, the City Council adopted the Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan, which establishes a vision for biking and pedestrian inf rastructure and facilitates further planning and funding support for the implementation of the City’s active transportation goals. On October 6, 2025, the City received a Funding Agreement in the amount of $14,387,027.50 in Measure R funds for the Pedestri an Improvement Project (Project). The funding covers all project phases, including design, engineering, and construction associated with improving the eight priority pedestrian locations identified in the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan. On October 27, 2025, the City Council accepted the Measure R grant funds and directed staff to proceed with grant implementation. In accordance with the Project scope, staff is seeking authorization to solicit proposals for engineering design services for the City’s pedestrian improvements.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the distribution of a Request for Proposals for professional engineering design services for the City’s Priority Pedestrian Improvements under the Alhambra Bicycle and Pedestria n Improvement Plan, with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 27, 2026; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
10. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON SEVENTH STREET BETWEEN VA LLEY BOULEVARD AND SHORB STREET – F2M25-63, N2M25-174
The Utilities Department regularly installs water mains to replace aging pipelines and to improve system reliability and water quality. The six -inch cast iron water main pipes on Seventh Street between Valley and Shorb were installed in the 1930’s. The replacement of lines greatly improves flow and firefighting capabilities in an emergency. This project will replace the existing six -inch cast iron water mains with new twelve -inch ductile iron water mains. Plans and specifications have been prepared. Staff has reviewed the plans and found them to be consistent with the City’s standards.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids to qualified contractors for the Water Main Replacement Project on Seventh Street between Valley Boulevard and Shorb Street with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on January 8, 2026 and opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
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11. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: REHABILITATION OF THE STORM DRAIN ON CARLOS AVENUE – F2M25-64, N2M25-175
The storm drain pipe located at Carlos Avenue, which is from 2027 Carlos Avenue to Montezuma Avenue, has been broken and needs to be repaired to handle normal water flow before flooding occurs. Due to the pipe passing through many private properties, the pipe lining method is a preferable way to repair the pipe. This storm drain pipe is 18-inch in diameter and about 300 feet in length. Plans and specifications have been prepared.
Staff has reviewed the plans, and found them to be consistent with City’s standards.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids to qualified contractors for the Rehabilitation of the Storm Drain on Carlos Avenue with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on Thursday January 8, 2026, and opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
12. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: DEPUTY BUILDING INSPECTOR SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER – F2M22-65, N2M25-176
The construction of the Alhambra Communi ty Center requires the services of a Deputy Building Inspector to provide inspection services for the following scope of work: reinforced concrete special inspection, masonry special inspection, structural steel and welding, seismic/wood framing inspection, miscellaneous field testing and laboratory services. Bids are due no later than 10:30 a.m. on January 15, 2026 in the office of the City Clerk and will be opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to circulate a Notice Inviting Bids to prospective contractors for Deputy Building Inspector Services for the Alhambra Community Center; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
13. AUTHORIZE RFP: JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR CITY PARKING STRUCTURES – F2M25-65, RFP2M25-27
The current janitorial and cleaning services contract for the City-owned parking structures expired in July 2025. The City of Alhambra Public Works Department is requesting proposals for janitorial and cleaning services for three City -owned parking structures located at 80 South First Street, 26 North First Street, and 103 North Chapel Avenue. City staff is seeking a qualified and experienced company to provide comprehensive cleaning services, including emptying waste receptacles, debris removal, bi -monthly pressure washing of stairways, and cleaning and sanitizing of elevator floors, doors, and interior walls. In addition, services shall include the use of a vacuum truck for floor cleaning and other janitorial tasks necessary to maintain the parking structures in a clean, safe, and presentable condition for public use.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the distribution of a Request for Proposals for the janitorial services for City-owned parking structures, with proposals due no later than 10:30 a.m. on January 22, 2026 ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
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14. AWARD CONTRACT: STORY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-37, N2M25- 111, C2M25-74, M2M25-176
On August 25, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids for the Story Park Improvement Project. On October 16, 2025, the City Clerk received six bids for the Project ranging from $776,930 (Ankor Associates, Inc.) to $1,441,040 (H2M Construction, Inc.). The bid received from Ankor Associates, Inc. is the lowest responsive bid and upon staff review, it was found to be in full compliance and conformance with the project specifications.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Ankor Associates, Inc. for the Story Park Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $776,930.00; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-176)
15. QUARTERLY CONTRACTS REPORT AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2025 – F2M25-40
On August 26, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. O2M24-4837, implementing the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA), as outlined in California Public Contract Code Sections 22000 –22045. On April 28, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. O2M25-4845, updating contract thresholds in accordance with recent CUPCCAA amendments. During this meeting, the Council also requested a report identifying all contracts awarded between $50,000 and $75,000, wh ich previously required Council approval before CUPCCAA implementation. During the reporting period of September 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025, a total of 12 contracts were awarded ranging from $50,000 to $75,000, exceeding the previous $50,000 threshold.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file the quarterly contracts report for the period of September 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025.
16. AWARD CONTRACT: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE FOR TREATMENT OF DRINKING WATER – F2M25-59, RFP2M25-23, C2M25-75, M2M25-177
On October 27, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Sodium Hypochlorite for the Treatment of Drinking Water. There was one proposal received for the project. Staff conducted a review and evaluation of the responding proposal and HASA, Inc., was selected based on their qualifications, standards of quality, capability to deliver product throughout the contract term , third party hauling company’s reputation, flexibility, references and unit cost of the product.
Recommended Action: City Council a ward a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and HASA, Inc., for Sodium Hypochlorite for the Treatment of Drinking Water in an amount not to exceed $160,000.00 for one year, with two additional one -year renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $480,000.00 over a three -year period; for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026, direct the Finance Director to appropriate funds in the amount of $16,302.02 f rom the Water Fund Balance and allocate to account number 4 01.80.8888.64931 authorize the City Manager to execute the extensions if the services are satisfactory; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council's action. (M2M25-177)
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17. AWARD CONTRACT: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE GREEN STREET DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ON MAIN STREET – F2M23-56, RFP2M25-17, C2M25-76, M2M25-178
On September 8, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Construction Management and Construction Inspection S ervices for the Green Street Demonstration Project on Main Street. Staff received and reviewed a total of four proposals. Willdan was selected based on their qualifications, experience, responsiveness, availability, and cost.
Recommended Action: City Council a ward a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Willdan for Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services for the Green Street Demonstration Project on Main Street in an amount not to exceed $901,564 ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-178)
18. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF WATER METERS – F2M25-6B, C2M25 -77, M2M25-179
Every year, the Utilities Department implements a water meter replacement program to replace broken, old, and inaccurate water meters throughout the City. Water meters are also required for new development and to complete meter installations for the Advan ced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System. Replacement of water meters is critical to ensure meter accuracy for billing. The Sensus Flexnet System is utilized in Alhambra to read the water meters on a bi -monthly basis. Thirkettle Corporation dba Aqua -Metric Sales Company is the sole distributor in the State of California of Sensus Meters, which is the meter supported by the Sensus Flexnet AMI System.
Recommended Action: City Council a ward a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Thirkettle Corporation dba Aqua-Metric Sales Company, for the purchase of water meters and accessories in an amount not to exceed $ 400,000.00; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-179)
19. AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO UPDATE THE
ENGINEERING STANDARDS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT – F2M25-50, RFP2M25-20, C2M25-78, M2M25-180
On September 22, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals for professional engineering services to update the Engineering Standards for the Public Works and Utilities Department. The City Standard Engineering Plans provide uniform design, construction guidelines, and standards for implementing public and private projects. Staff reviewed a total of two proposals. West & Associates Engineering Inc. was selected based on their qualifications, experience, reputation, responsiveness, availability, and cost.
Recommended Action: City Council a ward a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and West & Associates Engineering Inc. for professional engineering services to update the
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Engineering Standards for the Public Works and Utilities Department in an amount not to exceed $179,850.00; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents related to the contract; and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-180)
20. AUTHORIZE RFP: ALHAMBRA SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT AUDIT – F2M25-66, RFP2M25-28, M2M25-181
On July 1, 2021, the City entered into a Solid Waste Agreement with waste hauler, Republic Services. Per Section 8.2.7 of the Solid Waste Agreement, the City has the right to conduct audits of the hauler at any time to verify compliance with the terms of the Agreement. At this time, the City would like to exercise Section 8.2.7 of the contract for the audit of Rate Year 2023-24 to ensure compliance. The cost of the audit is paid for by Republic Services per the Agreement in an amount not to exceed $70,000. Per the Agreement, subsequent biannual audits may be executed.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a Request for Proposals for professional services to conduct an audit of reports and records for the Rate Year 2023 - 24 under the Solid Waste Management Services Agreement with Republic Services; appropriate $70,000 in expenditures and revenues under the Sanitation Fund (415); and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-181)
21. 2025 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE – F2M25-28
On March 24, 2025, the City Council approved the 2025 Strategic Plan following two special City Council meetings that were co nducted to review and update the goals and objectives that were previously established in the 2024 Strategic Plan. The 2024 Strategic Plan contains six Goals: Goal 1: Enhance Public Safety; Goal 2: Improve Infrastructure and Mobility; Goal 3: Create a Stro ng Financial Base and Strong Economic Base (Economic Development); Goal 4: Enhance Transparency and Open Governance; Goal 5: Promote Sustainability; and, Goal 6: Improve Housing Opportunities. Staff will continue to present quarterly updates to the Council and will diligently work through Strategic Plan goals and individual items to enable important progress.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file the 2025 Strategic Plan update.
22. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) MAINTENANCE SERVICES – F2M22-44, C2M22-42, M2M25-183
The City awarded a three-year contract to Allison Mechanical, Inc. for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) maintenance services for the Police Depa rtment, City Hall and the Library in the amount of $335,196.00. The agreement is for preventative maintenance only and does not include repairs. On March 11, 2024, the City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to include quarterly maintenance services at Fire Stations 72, 73, and 74, and the Training Facility for an additional amount of $14,457.00. On June 23, 2025, the City Council approved Amendment No. 2 to extend Allison Mechanical Inc’s contract for one year, through fiscal year 2025 -2026, in an amount not to exceed $129,289.00. Staff is requesting to add $45,000 to the contract for minor repairs at all City
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facilities when issues discovered during preventative visits, or when a work order is requested due to failures.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a contract amendment (Amendment No. 3) with Allison Mechanical, Inc. (C2M22 -42) in an amount not to exceed $45,000 for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) repairs for a contract total of $174,289.00 for fiscal year 2025-2026, subject to approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-183)
23. MINUTES
Recommended Action: City Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes of the September 22, 2025 regular meeting of the City Council; and, the October 13, 2025 and October 27, 2025 special meetings of the City Council.
24. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M25-2
Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated December 8, 2025 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
25. DEMANDS - F2M25-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (262302 thru 262502) in the amount of $1,367,255.08 for the period ending October 16, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,106,830.08 for the week ending October 10, 2025; Final Check List (262503 thru 262626) in the amount of $ 1,709,172.45 for the period ending October 23, 2025; Final Check List (262627 thru 262794) in the amount of $826,721.11 for the period ending October 30, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2,938,146.33 for the weeks ending October 17 , 2025 and October 24, 2025; Final Check List ( 346 thru 518 and 262795 thru 262802 ) in the amount of $64,666.92 for the period ending November 3, 2025; Final Check List ( 262803 thru 262940) in the amount of $ 1,162,808.01 for the period ending November 6, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $ 440,823.43 for the wee k ending October 31, 2025; Final Check List (519 thru 519 and 262941 thru 263050) in the amount of $1,667,125.68 for the period ending November 13, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $870,925.30 for the week ending November 7, 2025; Final Check List (263051 thru 263211) in the amount of $1,610,940.52 for the period ending November 20, 2025; and, Final Check List (263212 thru 263286) in the amount of $611,416.96 for the period ending November 24, 2025
26. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE BY MODIFYING TITLE 20 THEREOF ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, THE 2025
CALIFORNIA BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING,
ENERGY, HISTORICAL BUILDING, EXISTING BUILDING, AND GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODES, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS THERETO– F2M25-60, O2M25-4853
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Every three years, the California Building S tandards Commission (CBSC) publishes an updated edition of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, known collectively as the “California Building Standards Code”. The 2025 edition of Title 24 was published on July 1, 2025, and will become effective January 1, 2026, Statewide. California Codes can be viewed at: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Codes. State law (California Health and Safety Code § 18938.5) requires all cities to enforce these updated codes. Cities may also adopt local amendments where justified by local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions, and such findings must be filed with the California Building Standards Commission. For this code adoption cycle, City of Alhambra is adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code directly, without incorporating the Los Angeles County amendments.
Recent state legislation, Assembly Bill (AB) 130 (2025), placed a moratorium on residential building code modifications. This prevents local jurisdictions from adopting new reach codes or other local standards exceeding state minimums for residential occupancies. Limited exceptions exist for home hardening measures, emergency provisions, and codes substantially equivalent to those in effect before January 1, 2025.
The State codes, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, are comprehensive, sufficient, and thoroughly address public health, life safety, and welfare.
By adopting the state codes directly, City Alhambra maintains comp liance with AB 130 while continuing to rely on robust statewide building safety standards.
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M2 5-4853: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending the Alhambra Municipal Code by modifying Title 20 thereof adopting by reference, the 2025 California Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, Existing Building, and Green Building Standards Codes, with certain amendments, additions, and deletions thereto
which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at a public hearing at the January 12, 2026 Council meeting.
27. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
9.18 (SMOKING REGULATED OR PROHIBITED) OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN MULTI -UNIT RESIDENCES OF FOUR (4) OR MORE UNITS – F2M25-7, O2M25-4852
Staff requests that the City Council declare introduced for second reading and adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 9.18 of the Alhambra Municipal Code to prohibit smoking in multi-unit residential properties consisting of three (3) or more units. On June 23, 2025, the City Council directed staff to r esearch options for prohibiting smoking in multi -unit residential properties. On September 22, 2025, the City Council further directed staff to prepare an ordinance expanding the City’s smoking regulations to include multi -unit residences of four (4) or more units, and requested that the ordinance incorporate a three- year phase-in period for existing units, an emphasis on private enforcement, educational resources for smoking cessation and addiction treatment, and notification and signage requirements for landlords and homeowners’ associations. On October 27, 2025, the first reading of Ordinance O2M25-4852 was brought before the City Council. Following public comment and Council discussion, the City Council directed staff to revise the ordinance to apply to multi-unit residences of three (3) or more units.
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Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its second reading and adopt the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M25-4852: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, Amending Chapter 9.18 (Smoking Regulated or Prohibited) of the Alhambra Municipal Code to prohibit smoking in multi -unit residences of four (4) or more units
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS CONTINUED (TIME LIMITATION – 5
MINUTES PER SPEAKER)
Continuation of public comment for speakers that wish to comment on non-agendized items, but did not speak during the first public comment period . Please note that while the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action unless the matter appears as an item on a forthcoming agenda.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) F2M25-7
Each Councilmember at his/her discretion may address the Council and public on matters of general information and/or concern, including announcements and future agenda items.
RECESS UNTIL 6:00 P.M.: The City Council Reorganization Ceremony will take place at 6:00 p.m.
CEREMONIAL
REORGANIZATION: ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL – F2M25-56
In accordance with Alhambra City Charter Sec. 29, it is time for the rotation of the Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilpersons of various departments. Each Councilperson will s erve in the following offices for the period ending August 24, 2026:
Jeff Maloney Mayor & Councilperson of Public Affairs
Adele Andrade-Stadler Vice Mayor & Councilperson of Dept. of Finance Ross J. Maza Councilperson of Dept. of Public Works
Noya Wang Councilperson of Dept. of Public Safety
Katherine Lee Councilperson of Dept. of Supplies
(No action required by the City Council)
REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CEREMONY – F2M25-56
In accordance with Alhambra City Charter Sec. 29, this is the time for the rotation of the Mayor and Vice Mayor. Accordingly, Vice Mayor Jeff Maloney and Councilmember Adele Andrade-Stadler shall become Mayor and Vice Mayor, respectively.
PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS
Alhambra Police Department Honor Guard
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REMARKS, RECOGNITIONS and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
by outgoing
MAYOR KATHERINE LEE
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES
to
OUTGOING MAYOR KATHERINE LEE
ADMINISTRATION of OATHS OF OFFICE by CITY CLERK
to incoming
VICE MAYOR ADELE ANDRADE-STADLER
Councilperson of the Fifth District
and to incoming
MAYOR JEFF MALONEY
Councilperson of the Third District
REMARKS, RECOGNITIONS and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
by
MAYOR MALONEY & VICE MAYOR ANDRADE-STADLER
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES
to
MAYOR MALONEY & VICE MAYOR ANDRADE-STADLER
RECEPTION TO FOLLOW IN THE CITY HALL LOBBY
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council is scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
N O T I C E
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Broadcast of Meeting: A live video stream of each Council meeting is available through the City’s website. The regular meetings of the Alhambra City Council are recorded and are broadcast on Charter Channels 3 and 182 at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Mondays following the meeting.
Recordings are also available for viewing by the public on the City of Alhambra’s website, at the Alhambra Public Library and, upon appointment, in the City Clerk’s Office.
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Notification of at least 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
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LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK