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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 12, 2026
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:
In person: Section 2.04.210 of the Alhambra Municipal Code establishes the procedures for addressing the Council. Any person wishing to address the Council during the meeting should complete a Speaker Request Card and submit it to the City Clerk so the City Council knows you wish to speak. When called upon by the presiding officer, please step to the podium.
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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, Zoom or telephone upon direction of the presiding officer.
Enforcement of Decorum : The Chief of Police, or his/her 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
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, 111 South First Street
January 12, 2026
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL: Lee, Maza, Wang, Andrade-Stadler, Maloney
FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Maloney
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 gre ater 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.
CEREMONIALS
1. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: RON DALESSANDRO – F2M26-3
Mayor Maloney and the City Council wish to commend and thank Fire Communications Supervisor Ron Dalessandro who recently retired after 32 years of faithful and loyal service to the Fire Department and the City of Alhambra. Mayor Maloney will present a Certificate of Service plaque to Mr. Dalessandro for his outstanding work for the City.
2. COMMENDATIONS: 2025 BEST OF DOWNTOWN AWARD WINNERS – F2M26-3
Mayor Maloney and the Alhambra City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Alhambra, wish to recognize and congratulate the Alhambra businesses that were recipients of the 2025 Best of Downtown Awards in various categories selected by the Downtown Alhambra Business Association. The Downtown Alhambra Business Association and the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce strive to create and support our local business community to the benefit of small business owners and Alhambra residents alike. The City of Alhambra is pleased to reco gnize all of the 2025 Best of Downtown award winners for their contributions to our community. Mayor Maloney will present commendations to all the award winners.
IMIZZU
Best Date Spot and Best Place to Shop
VITA CANE ALHAMBRA
Best Drink Spot and Best Dessert Spot
THE GRANADA LA
Best Entertainment
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CROSSFIT DTA
Best Healthy Lifestyle Business
ELIS TOURS & TRAVEL
Best Professional Service
DELHI BELLY
Best Restaurant
BEAUTY AND CO.
Best Selfcare Service
HAPPY HUMBLE HUB
Best Third Place
RELASH
Favorite Business
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 Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action unless the matter appears as an item on a forthcoming agenda.
PUBLIC HEARING
3. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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, N2M25-181, O2M25-4853
Staff is requesting that the City Council conduct a public hearing and, after receiving public testimony, consider second reading and adoption of an ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 California Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, Existing Buil ding, and Green Building Standards Codes, with certain amendments, additions, and deletions thereto. Every three years, the California Building Standards 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 became 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
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Building Standards Commission. For this code adoption cycle, City of Alhambra is adopting the 2025 California Building Standard s Code directly, without incorporating the Los Angeles County amendments. Recent state legislation, Assembly Bill (AB) 130 (2025), placed a moratorium on the adoption of new residential building code modifications that exceed State minimum standards . The proposed ordinance fully complies with AB 130. No new local amendments to the Building Code or Residential Code are being introduced as part of this adoption. The proposed ordinance also reorganizes Title 20 of the Alhambra Municipal Code to improve clarity and efficiency. The proposed ordinance was introduced for first reading at the December 8, 2025 City Council meeting.
Recommended Action: City Council conduct a public hearing and, after receiving public testimony, declare introduced for its second read ing and adopt the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M25 -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
PRESENTATIONS
4. ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF NITROUS OXIDE AND DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA – F2M25-7, O2M26-4856
On October 27, 2025, Council member Maza requested more information about the increase in nitrous oxide related arrests by the Alhambra Police Department (APD), the sale of nitrous oxide in the City and a draft Ordinance to regulate the sale of nitrous oxide.
There was full support from the Council on this request. Nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas” or “whippets,” has become a growing public health and safety concern in Alhambra and throughout California. The APD, along with communities across the nation, have seen an increase in arrests and incidents related to the sale of nitrous oxide.
Currently, there are 5 authorized smoke shops in the City of Alhambra, of those, one is not open to the public and APD has found the 4 remaining sell nitrous oxide, presumably for recreational use. California Penal Code § 381b prohibits possession or use of nitrous oxide for intoxication, and t he recreational sale of nitrous oxide is not harmless. Short - term effects include disorientation, nausea, blackouts, and impaired motor control-creating immediate risk to users and the public, particularly when combined with driving. Chronic misuse poses e ven more serious consequences including brain damage, irreversible nerve damage, paralysis, cognitive impairment, and even death. Due to the public safety risk, there has been an increase in Southern California jurisdictions adopting ordinances prohibiting the sale, distribution and recreational use of nitrous oxide, including the cities of; Rialto, Bell, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Fullerton and County of Orange.
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M26-4856: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, amending Title IX (Public Peace and Safety) of the Alhambra Municipal Code to include Chapter 9.19 (Prohibition on Sale or
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Distribution of Nitrous Oxide) and determining adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA
which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption the next regular City Council meeting.
5. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW FEES FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION APPLICATIONS – F2M20-51, R2M25-42
At the October 27, 2025 regular City Council meeting, Historic Preservation application fees were discussed and continued. The Council directed staff to return with a 50% reduction of application fees for certain applications with an analysis of the impact to the General Fund. In addition, the Council directed staff to incorporate tiers to full cost recovery. Staff will present information regarding the proposed historic preservation application fees which establish new fees at 50% cost for certain historic preservation applications, include a 50% fee reduction for applications related to Designation, Certificate of Appropriateness and Mills Act , include no fee reductions for applications related to Certificate of Demolition, Economic Hardship or Appeals and the bundling of applications at reduced rate . Staff will also discuss the p hased approach to 100% cost recovery as well as General Fund impacts.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M25-42 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, establishing new fees for Historic Preservation Applications to set fees for certain Historic Preservation applications at 50% of the full cost from FY 2025 up to FY 2027, 75% for FY 2027, and 100% for FY 2028 and onward subject to annual adjustment thereafter based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at July 1 of each fiscal year; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 6 – 23): (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.
6. RESOLUTION APP ROVING CHANGES TO THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA
COMPENSATION PLAN AND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR PART -TIME JOB CLASSIFICATIONS – F2M26-2, R2M26-1
California Public Employees’ Retirement Law requires the City Council to approve and adopt salary schedules and pay rates for job classifications at a public meeting. Effective January 1, 2026, the State of California Department of Industrial Relations Minimum Wage Order mandates that minimum wage for employers with 26 or more employees be increased from $16.50 per hour to $16.90 per hour. The proposed Resolution provides for increases for part -time hourly classifications to ensure compliance with the upcom ing State of California mandated minimum wage increase. The salary schedule, attached to the Resolution is reflective of increases in order to bring part -time hourly classifications into compliance. To ensure compliance, the new part -time salary schedule s hall be effective on the pay period beginning January 1, 2026. Additionally, due to an anticipated
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retirement and upcoming staffing needs, a part-time Housing Assistant classification was added to the salary schedule.
Recommended Action: City Council ado pt Resolution No. R2M26 -1 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving changes to the City of Alhambra Compensation Plan and Salary Schedule for part -time job classifications approving changes to the City of Alhambra Compensati on Plan and Salary Schedule for part -time job classifications; and , direct the Finance Director to make the necessary budget adjustments to comply with the State mandated minimum wage increase. (M2M26-1)
7. APPROPRIATE OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A D RUG INCINERATOR – F2M25-17, M2M26-2
The City receives a proportioned share of funding from opioid settlements, which funds are subject to guidelines under the administration of the California Department of Health Services. City staff recently identified the purchase of a drug incinerator as a possible use of opioid settlement funding. An incinerator is a portable drug terminator that properly disposes of narcotics, paraphernalia and bio -hazard materials. Currently, the Police Department disposes of confiscated narcotics through a third -party vendor. Purchasing the incinerator will allow the Police Department to properly dispose of narcotics onsite, as needed. Alhambra has received an approved funding application form the California Department of Health Services for the purchase of the incinerator at a cost of $6,700. An appropriation of funds is needed to finalize the proposed purchase.
Recommended Action: City Council direct the Finance Director to appropriate $6,700 in expenditures for opioid settlement funds under the 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget for the purchase of a drug incinerator for the Alhambra Police Department; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-2)
8. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: ALLEY REHABILITATION PROJECT (AREA B/PHASE I) – F2M26-20, N2M26-4
The Alley Rehabilitation (Area B/Phase I) Project consists of four alley segments. The alley segments are categorized as failed condition. The selected alley segments for this Project are as follows: between Ross Avenue and La Paloma Avenue from Hellman Avenue to Fremont Avenue (Bid Alternate is located between Valley Boulevard and Norwood Place from Westmont Drive and Cabrillo Avenue). Plans and specifications have been prepared for this project. Staff reviewed the plans, and found th em to be in conformance with City Standards. Once the Council authorizes the distribution of the NIB, it will be posted and advertised with the bid notice and bid instructions.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the circulation of a Notice Invit ing Bids to prospective contractors for the Alley Rehabilitation Project (Area B/Phase I) with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on February 12, 2026; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
9. AWARD CONTRACT: HISTORIC RESTORATION SERVICES FOR THE ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY CENTER – F2M22-65, N2M25-148, C2M26-1, M2M26-3
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On January 27, 2025, the City Council authorized the issuance of Notice Inviting Bids for the construction activities for the Alhambra Community Center Project. On December 18, 2025, the City Clerk received one bid for the historic restoration services for the Alhambra Community Center. The bid received from K.C. Restoration Co., Inc. is the lowest responsive bid.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and K.C. Restoration Co. , Inc. for historic restoration services for the Alhambra Community Center in an amount to exceed $1,352,526.00; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-3)
10. AWARD CONTRACT: ALUMINUM AND GLAZING SERVICES FOR THE ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY CENTER – F2M22-65, N2M25-132, C2M26-2, M2M26-4
On January 27, 2025, the City Council authorized the issuance of Notice Inviting Bids for the construction activities for the Alhambra Community Center Project. On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the City Clerk received seven bids for aluminum and glazing services for the Alhambra Community Center. McKernan Inc. submitted the lowest responsive bid.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to McKernan Inc. for aluminum and glazing services for the Alhambra Community Center in the total amount not to exceed $875,100; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-4)
11. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: WIRELESS MOBILE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH T - MOBILE – F2M22-6B, C2M22-60, M2M26-5
On November 14, 2022, the City Council approved an agreement with T-Mobile USA, Inc. for Connecting Heroes Program wireless mobile services through May 2023 for an amount estimated at $16,647 annually. Since the initial contract award, the City Council has approved three subsequent contract amendments to add various services and to extend the term of the agreement. The Alhambra Police Department is now requesting to add an additional 26 Aircards which will allow officers to utilize their MDCs outside of the patrol vehicle for an annual cost of $10,483.20 as well as a router for the Drone as First Responder Program that requires an annual fee of $492. The pricing for T-Mobile is based off the NASPO ValuePo int Contract with the State of Utah for wireless data, voice and accessories which is effective through August 11, 2029. Per Section 3.36.080(B)(3) of the Alhambra Municipal Code, the City as the option to purchase service through a cooperative agreement to obtain competitive pricing.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the agreement between the City of Alhambra and T-Mobile (C2M22-60) for wireless mobile services for an amount not to exceed $42,975.20 annually; extend the agreement through August 11, 2029; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-5)
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12. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: FY 2024-25 SR-710 LATIP/SB1 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT – F2M24-45, N2M26-5
The scope of proposed improvements for this project comprises pavement resurfacing on 9 streets, with 2 additional streets identified as bid alternates. Additional work includes the repair of damaged or off-grade sidewalks, curb and gutter replacement, driveway approach reconstruction, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility upgrades at the following locations: Charnwood Avenue from Hellman Avenue to northerly end; Ross Avenue from Hellman Avenue to Meridian Avenue; Orange Grove Avenue from Hellman Avenue to Midwick Drive; Orange Grove Avenue from Glenaven Avenue to Parkview Drive; Midwick Drive from Westmont Drive to Orange Grove Avenue; Alta Vista Drive from Midwick Drive to northerly end; Parkview Drive from Orange Grove Avenue to Alta Vista Drive; Parkview Drive from Glenaven Avenue to Orange Grove Avenue; Hellman Avenue from Ramona Road to Atlantic Boulevard; Grand View Drive from Alta Vista Drive to Valley Boulevard; Glen View Drive fr om Glenaven Avenue to Cabrillo Avenue. Plans and specifications have been prepared for this project which have been reviewed by staff and are in conformance with the City’s standards. Once approved, they will be posted and advertised with the bid notice and bid instructions.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids for the FY 2024 -25 SR-710 LATIP/SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project, with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on February 12, 2026; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
13. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS – F2M25-6B, C2M25 -31, M2M26-6
On July 28, 2025, the City Council awarded a contract to Getac Technology Corporation in the amount of $120,744.72 for the purchase of 23 Getac S510 Mobile Data Computers (MDC) installed in patrol units. The California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program previously awarded grant funds to the Police Department to outfit two police vehicles with MD Cs. In addition, the City is requesting three additional MDCs. Getac Technology Corporation submitted a quote of $26,416.40 for five Getac S510 MDCs (including mounting hardware and installation) under the State of Californ ia Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement Number 090122 -GET. In accordance with Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080(B)(3), the City Council may approve purchases through or in conjunction with another public agency’s purchase of the same supplies or equipment.
Recommended Action: City Council ap prove an amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the contract between Getac Technology Corporation and the City of Alhambra (Contract No. C2M25 -31) for $26,416.40 for a total contract amount not to exceed$147 ,161.12 for the purchase of additional mobile data computers, related equipment and installation; authorize the Chief of Police to execute said amendment; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-6)
14. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH LENCO INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ARMORED VEHICLE – F2M26-6A, C2M26-2, M2M26-7
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Currently, the Alhambra Police Department responds to various incidents by utilizing standard issued patrol vehicles. When an incident requires a vehicle offering enhanced protection, such as the routine execution of search warrants or other high-risk operations, the Department must rely on borrowing an Armored Rescue Vehicle (ARV) from neighboring cities including San Gabriel, Monterey Park, Baldwin Park, Arcadia, and Glendale. The ARV can also be used in response to critical incidents to enhance community and officer safety and improve scene containment and stabilization. Lenco Industries, Inc. provided a quote of $123, 690 for a used 2006 Lenco G2 Bearcat, which was refurbished in 2017. Staff is recommending the purchase of a used ARV because a new ARV tak es approximately 12 -18 months to manufacture and can cost $320,000.
Lenco is the sole source as other companies do not have the availability to a used ARV.
Sole source purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code Section 3.36.080(B)(2).
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Lenco Industries, Inc. for the purchase of an Armored Rescue Vehicle in an amount not to exceed $123,690; authorize the Chief of Police to execute said agreement; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-7)
15. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS – F2M25-56, M2M26-8
At the December 8, 2025 Council meeting, the City Council reorganized – meaning the offices of Mayor and Vice Mayor were rotated. After each reorganization of the Council, staff submits a list of the City Council’s appointments to external boards/commissions for approval to ensure the appointments stay current and to ensure that any adjustments are made, if needed. The only updates that have been made are to those external boards/commissions that require the Mayor and Vice Mayor be the member and/or alternate.
Recommended Action: City Council vote to approve the City Council appointments to various external boards/commissions as outlined in the January 12, 2026 report by the City Clerk; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-8)
16. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: PURCHASE OF MOTOROLA MOBILE RADIOS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT – F2M23-6B, C2M23-92, M2M26-9
On December 11, 2023, the City Council awarded a contract to Motorola Solutions in the amount of $424,379.42 for the purchase of 57 Motorola mobile radios. The California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program previously awarded grant funds to the Police Department to outfit two police vehicles with Motorola APX 6500 radios. Motorola provided a quote for the purchase of the radios in the amount of $15,952.331, including accessories to support the function of public safety operations.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. (Contract No. C2M223 -92) for the purchase of two mobile radios for $15,952.31 for a total contract amount not to exceed $440,331.73; authorize the Chief of
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Police to execute said agreement; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-9)
17. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER: MAIN STREET AND FOURTH STREET SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT - PHASE 2 – F2M22-53, C2M25-25, M2M26-10
On June 23, 2025, the City Council awarded a contract to Ramona Inc. for the Main Street and Fourth Street Sewer Main Replacement Project - Phase 2 in an amount not to exceed $2,941,665.50. The Project was originally proposed to provide slurry seal pavement on Main Street from Fourth Street to Atlantic Boulevard. During the sewer construction, staff and the contractor identified that the sub -surface of the street is deteriorated which was not evident during the design phase. The additional work will provide structural strength, ensures the roadway can withstand traffic loads, removes the deteriorated top layer and any uneven patches from the sewer repairs. As part of this Change Order, damaged curb and gutter and traffic loops will also be replaced.
Recommended Action: City Council approve Change Order No. 1 for the Main Street and Fourth Street Sewer Main Replacement Project – Phase 2, increasing Contract No. C2M25-25 with Ramona Inc. by $190,914.66 and bringing the total revised contract value to an amount not to exceed $3,132,580.16; appropriate funds from the Measure R fund in the amount of $190,914.66 to complete the project; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-10)
18. A RESOLUTION FOR THE APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATION AGREEMENT FOR THE CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) PRESERVATION PROGRAM – F2M26-21, R2M26-2
The Certified Local Government (CLG) program is a partnership between local governments, the State Office of Historic Preservation (OHP), and the National Park Service (NPS). Program benefits include access to technical assistance and potenti al grant funding opportunities to support the City’s preservation efforts. The Historic Preservation Commission and City Council expressed an interest in the City of Alhambra becoming a Certified Local Government. With the adoption of the Historic Preservation Program last year, the City is now eligible to apply for CLG status. As part of the application process, a City Council resolution is required to approve the application before submitting it to the State. The Resolution also authorizes the City Manager and the Director of Community Development, as an Authorized Deputy, to si gn the Certification Agreement for the CLG Program and coordinate, process, and execute all contracts, agreements, amendments, and ancillary documents within the scope of the application for certification.
Recommended Action: City Council a dopt Resolution No. R2M26 -2 entitled: a Resolution of the City of Alhambra City Council approving the Application and Certification Agreement for the Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Program approving the application and authorizing the City Manager to s ign the Certification Agreement for the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program.
19. CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR POLICE PATROL CAMERAS – F2M23-6B, C2M23-1, M2M26-11
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The Police Department currently uses Axon Fleet 2, which provides interior and exterior cameras for the police fleet. Staff is seeking to outfit new fleet and replace the existing obsolete camera equipment with Axon Fleet 3 for enhanced capabilities including high - quality evidence. Overall, the contract amendment will increase the nu mber of fleet cameras under contract from 18 to 23 and extend the contract through January 2021. The cost for the additional cameras is $48,246.20, and the upgrade/extension is $20,512.90.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize an amendment to the contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc. to increase and upgrade police patrol cameras to Axon Fleet 3 in the amount of $249,759.10 and extend the contract through January 2031 for a total amount not to exceed $1,677,593.43, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; direct the Finance Director to appropriate additional funds to enable the contract; authorize the Chief of Police to execute said amendment; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-11)
20. MINUTES
Recommended Action: City Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes of the October 13, 2025 regular meeting of the City Council and the December 8, 2025 adjourned regular meeting of the City Council.
21. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M26-2
Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated January 12, 2026 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
22. DEMANDS - F2M26-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (520thru 693 and 263287 thru 263294 ) in the amount of $ 64,626.92 for the period ending December 1, 2025; Final Check List (263295 thru 263450) in the amount of $959,527.08 for the period ending December 4, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,426,939.00 for the weeks ending No vember 21, 2025 and November 28, 2025 ; Final Check List ( 263451 thru 263613) in the amount of $ 1,248,357.45 for the period ending December 11, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $716,345.33 for the week ending December 5 , 2025 ; and, Final Check List ( 263614 thru 263808 ) in the amount of $1,888,633.02 for the period ending December 18, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $972,286.01 for the week ending December 12, 2025.
23. ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AND INTRODUCTION AND FIRST
READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE BY MODIFYING TITLE 19 THEREOF AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND -URBAN INTERFACE CODE, WITH CERTAIN AM ENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO – F2M25-60, O2M26-4854, O2M26-4855, N2M26-1
Every three years, the State of California updates the California Code of Regulations, Title
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24. The 2025 California Fire Code and the 2025 Wildland -Urban Interface (WU I) Code became effective statewide on January 1, 2026. Local jurisdictions are required to adopt these codes and may amend them where necessary due to local climatic, geological, or topographic conditions. The Fire Department has reviewed the 2025 California Fire Code and recommends the adoption of the code along with the previously approved amendments outlined in the January 12, 2026 staff report by the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Marshall. Only the section numbers have been updated to align with the new co de arrangement. California Codes can be viewed at https://www.dqs.ca.qov/BSC/Codes. The findings required by the Health and Safety Code §18941.5 accompany the proposed ordinances as Exhibit A. These updates are necessary to maintain consistent and enforceable fire-safety standards within the City.
Recommended Action: City Council, by one motion, take the following actions:
1. Declare introduced for its first reading the following urgency ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M2 6-4854: An Urgency Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending the Alhambra Municipal Code by modifying Title 19 thereof and adopting by reference the 2025 California Fire Code, 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto
and adopt same by a 4/5 vote of the City Council, after which such ordinance shall go into effect immediately; and,
2. Declare introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M2 6-4855: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending the Alhambra Municipal Code by modifying Title 19 thereof and adopting by reference the 2025 California Fire Code, 2025 California Wildland- Urban Interface Code with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto
which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at a p ublic hearing at the January 26, 2026 Council meeting.
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) – F2M26-7
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.
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ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council is scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
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Agenda Items: Copies of the staff reports or other written documentation relating to the items listed on this agenda are on file with the City Clerk in Alhambra City Hall, located at 111 South First Street, Alhambra, California, and are available for inspection during regular office hours, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m . or please call (626) 570 -5090. If you would like to sign -up to receive the City Council meeting agenda and staff reports packet, please visit the City’s website at www.cityofalhambra.org and you will be able to submit your email address on the homepage to the subscription service. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5(b), materials related to agenda items for regular meetings of the Alhambra City Council that are distributed less than 72 hours prior to that meeting, will be made available for public inspection at the Alhambra City Clerk’s Office.
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 meetin g.
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.
Americans with Disabilities Act: If you require special assistance or reasonable accommodation to participate in any City meeting (including assisted listening devices), please contact the City Clerk's Office at (626) 570-5090. Notification of at least 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Translation Services Requests: If you require translation services in order to participate in a meeting please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 570-5090. All requests for translation services shall be made by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to the City Council meeting. If translation is not requested by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to the City Council meeting, staff will try to accommodate the request if possible.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK