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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 26, 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:
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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.
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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 26, 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: MARTIN MARIN – F2M26-3
Mayor Maloney and the City Council wish to commend and thank Senior Street Maintenance Worker Martin Marin who recently retired after 24 years of faithful and loyal service to the Public Works Department and the City of Alhambra. Mayor Maloney will present a Certificate of Service plaque to Mr. Marin for his outstanding work for the City.
2. COMMENDATIONS: WINNERS OF THE 2025 HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST – F2M26-3
Mayor Maloney and the Alhambra City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Alhambra, wish to recognize and congratulate the winning contestants from the 2025 Holiday Home Decorating Contest. This contest invited residents to show their sense of community and holiday spirit through the use of holiday decorations on their homes. The winners are to be commended for displaying extraordinary efforts in enhancing and promoting a family - oriented co mmunity through their colorful and imaginative holiday displays. Mayor Maloney will present commendations to the winners.
NGO FAMILY
1845 S. Olive Avenue
SALDATE FAMILY
807 Edith Avenue
WU FAMILY
512 Winthrop Drive
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VASQUEZ FAMILY
225 S. Fremont Ave
VILLALOBOS FAMILY
321 S. Fremont Ave.
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 19 THEREOF AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO – F2M25-60, O2M26-4855, N2M26-1
Staff is requesting that the City Council conduct a public hearing and, after receiving public testimony, consider second reading and adoption 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 amendments, additions and deletions t hereto. Every three years, the State of California updates the California Code of Regulations, Title 24. The 2025 California Fire Code and the 2025 Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) 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 code 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 ordinance as Exhibit A. These updates are necessary to maintain consistent and enforceable fire-safety standards within the City. The proposed ordinance was given first reading at the January 12, 2026 City Council meeting.
Recommended Action: City Council conduct a public hearing and, after receiving public testimony, declare introduced for its second reading and adopt the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M2 6-4855: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending the Alhambra Municipal Cod e 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
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PRESENTATIONS
4. RIDERSHIP TRANSPORTATION STUDY RE -EVALUATION FOR THE ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY TRANSIT – F2M23-16, M2M26-19
Increasing ridership of the Alhambra Community Transit (ACT) bus system has been a priority in the City Council’s Strategic Plan since 2020. To advance t his goal, the City undertook a series of route and ridership studies aimed at improving service efficiency while expanding transportation options for the community. In January 2025, Kimley-Horn was contracted to prepare a Ridership Transportation Study for ACT, with results presented to the City Council on June 23, 2025. The recommendations included rerouting the Blue Line to operate on Hellman Avenue and Garfield Avenue, and improving service coverage in northeast Alhambra. The Green Line was only slightly modified in the clockwise direction, while the counter-clockwise route remained unchanged. Community workshops were held in October and November 2025 to introduce the proposed routes and outline the implementation strategy. During the workshops, some residents expressed concerns regarding the Blue Line modifications in northeast Alhambra and requested additional review to reassess ridership. In response, the City Council directed staff to conduct further analysis. The City and its consultant completed addi tional study and presented the proposed routes and supporting analysis to the Transportation Commission.
The meeting provided an opportunity for public input and for Commissioners to discuss the proposed routes and analysis in detail. Seven public comments were received, including expressions of support for the proposed changes, requests for expanded service hours, concerns regarding the Blue Line transition, and concerns about potential parking removal. Following the discussion, the Transportation Commission approved the item (five in favor, two abstentions) recommending it for City Council approval with the installation of bus stops on both sides of Granada/ Mission. Staff will present details regarding the proposed route recommendations from the City’s Ridership Study re-evaluation of ACT.
Recommended Action: City Council review and approve the proposed route recommendations from the City’s Ridership Study of the Alhambra Community Transit (ACT); and, direct staff to undertake the st eps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-19)
5. PRESENTATION REGARDING THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA DRAFT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN – F2M26-23
In April 2025, the City Council approved the 2025 Strategic Plan with Goal Three: Create a Strong Financial Base and Strong Economic Base (Economic Development). One of the goal’s objectives is to develop an Economic Development Action Plan. The Plan creates a comprehensive and integrated approach to economic development that strengthens the City’s economic base. Alhambra’s Economic Development Action Plan provides a strategic framework to guide the City’s economic growth and resiliency over the next three to five years. The Action Plan creates a vision that stems from the community's values, its collective sense of local economic resiliency, and consensus on a desired future. The guiding principles that informed and shaped the creation of the Action Plan are centered on making Alhambra a great place to live, work, do business, and visit. In comb ination with the guiding principles, the Plan highlights four distinct business districts and the vision of development in those areas in the future. The Plan also takes into consideration evolving demographic trends, economic indicators, and the City’s un ique geographic
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strengths. For next steps, Staff will move forward with community outreach events and opportunities for local businesses and stakeholders for comments and review of the plan.
Following community outreach, staff will return to Council for re commendation to adopt the Plan.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file th e report, or direct staff as deemed appropriate on the final deliverables of the draft Economic Development Action Plan.
6. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE SMOKE SHOPS AND OTHER USES – F2M26-22
At the January 12, 2026 City Council meeting, the Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide and directed staff to return with information related to regulating smoke shops an d other uses. Smoke shops fall within the “General Retail” use category, which is permitted by -right in the CBD (Central Business District), CMU (Commercial Mixed -Use), EMC (East Main Corridor), PO (Professional Office), and I (Industrial) zones, as well as certain Specific Plans. There are six existing and proposed smoke shop locations in the City. The plan moving forward will be to amend Chapter 5.90 (Tobacco Retail License) of the Alhambra Municipal Code to establish additional operation requirements for smoke shops that will become effective immediately following adoption of the amendment. New proposed operational standards would limit smoke shops hours of operation from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and limit the area of sales for tobacco paraphernalia and smoke products to no more than 5% of gross floor area of the store. Additionally, an amendment will be made to the Zoning Code requiring all existing and new smoke shops to obtain a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
Recommended Action: City Council direct staff to amend the Municipal Code to regulate smoke shops.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 7 – 22): (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.
7. ANNUAL AUDIT REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED 2024 -2025 – F2M24-17, M2M26-12
Staff wishes to submit to the City Council the following report s for the year ended June 30, 202 5: City of Alhambra - Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); Management Report and Auditor’s Communication Letter; and Appropriations Limit Worksheet with Independent Accountants’ Report. Based on the results of their audit, Moss, Levy, & Hartzheim, LLP has provided the City with an unmodified opinion on the City’s annual financial statements and has issued various Auditors’ Reports thereon.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file the annual audit reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025: 1) City of Alhambra – Annual Comprehensive Financial Report; 2) Management Report and Auditor’s Communication Letter; and, 3) Appropriations Limit Worksheet with Independent Accountants’ Report. (M2M26-12)
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8. QUARTERLY CONTRACTS REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 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, which previously required Council approval before CUPCCAA implementation. During December 2025, a total of 4 contracts were awarded ranging from $50,000 to $75,000. This report serves to realign the reporting schedule with the traditional calendar quarter. Staff will submit the next quarterly report, covering the period from January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026 to the City Council in April 2026.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file the quarterly contracts report for December 2025.
9. AWARD CONTRACT: DEPUTY BUILDING INSPECTOR SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER – F2M22-65, N2M25-176, C2M26-4, M2M26-13
On December 8, 2025, the City Council authorized the issuance of a Notice Inviting Bids for deputy building inspector services for the Alhambra Community Center project. On January 13, 2026, the Parks & Recreation Department received nine bid proposals for the services. The bid proposal from Koury Engineering & Testing Inc. is the lowest responsive bid received.
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 Koury Engineering & Testing, Inc. for deputy building inspector services for the Alhambra Community Center in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-13)
10. APPROVAL OF A CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT WITH PRECISION
ENVIRONMENTAL FOR ADDITIONAL ABATEMENT AT THE ALHAMBRA
COMMUNITY CENTER – F2M22-65, C2M25-45, M2M26-14
On October 13, 2025, the City Council awarded a contract to Precision Environmental for building demolition services for the Alhambra Community Center in an amount not to exceed $424,000.00. The project was originally proposed to provide demolition services, but during the demolition process, staff and the contractor identified additional asbestos material in the crawl space and within the building walls that was no previously detected.
The additional work includes the disposal of all asbestos material and ensuring that the decontaminated building is prepared for demolition.
Recommended Action: City Council approve Change Order No. 1 for the contract with Precision Environmental for demolition services for the Alhambra Community Center (Contract No. C2M25 -45), increasing the contract amount by $308,393.06 and bringing the total revised contract value to an amount not to exceed $732,393.06; appropriate funds in Alhambra Community Center account number 310.60.6010.92338 in the amount of
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$308,393.06 to complete the project; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-14)
11. AWARD CONTRACT: REHABILITATION OF THE STORM DRAIN ON CARLOS AVENUE – F2M25-64, N2M25-175, C2M26-5, M2M26-15
On December 8, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of Notice Inviting Bids for the Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project on Carlos Avenue. On January 8, 2026, bids were opened by the City Clerk. Five bids were received, which ranged from $100,300.00 to $184,400.00. Torres Sanitation Systems Construction, submitted the lowest qualified bid at $100,300.00. Staff reviewed the bid submitted by Torres Sanitation Systems Construction, and found it to be in full compliance and conformance with the projec t’s specifications.
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 Torres Sanitation Systems Construction for the Storm Drain Rehabilita tion Project on Carlos Avenue in an amount not to exceed $100,300.00; determine that Torres Sanitation Systems Construction for the Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project on Carlos Street categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (b); and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-15)
12. AWARD CONTRACT: STREETLIGHT CONVERSION PROJECT FOR HELLMAN
AVENUE, CAMPBELL AVENUE, PEDLEY DRIVE, HITCHCOCK D RIVE, CARWILE DRIVE, ROARK DRIVE, ELECTRIC AVENUE AND GUEST DRIVE – F2M25-54, N2M25- 144, C2M26-6, M2M26-16
On October 13, 2025, staff was authorized to distribute a Notice Inviting Bids for the Street Light Conversion project. On November 20, 2025 the City Clerk received 5 bids that ranged from $659,596.19 to $859,704. There was a minor calculation error in the low bid received from ASPLUNDH Construction, but they have agreed to the submitted bid amount of $659,596.19. Staff reviewed the bids and found the bid received from ASPLUNDH Construction, LLC. is the lowest responsible bid. ASPLUNDH Construction, LLC has the necessary licenses to complete the work.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract to ASPLUNDH Construction, LLC, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, for the procurement and installation of equipment for the Streetlight Improvements Project in the amount of $659,596.19; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-16)
13. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: CITY TREE TRIMMING AND PLANTING SERVICES – F96- 35, C2M10-26, M2M26-17
In April of 2024, West Coast Arborists (WCA) was awarded a five-year contract extension, effective through June 30, 2029. The City of Alhambra currently maintains an active contract with WCA for citywide tree maintenance services. Staff is requesting approval of
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a Seventh Amendment to the existing agreement to increase the annual contract amount by $35,000.00, bringing the total annual contract amount to $835,000.00. This increase is necessary to address the growing number of City owned trees damaged or destroyed by vehicle collisions and other incidents. The frequency of these collisions, particularly along center medians and major arterials, has resulted in significant and unplanned costs to replace affected trees.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an amendment to the contract with West Coast Arborists for Tree Trimming and Planting Services (Contract No. C2M10-26) to increase the total amount of the contract by $35,000 per year for the remainder of the contract; authorize an additional $10,000.00 in appropriations for the additional work; and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-17)
14. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF ONE POLICE PATROL VEHICLE – F2M26-6A, C2M26-7, M2M26-18
On September 7, 2025, Patrol Vehicle Unit 553 was involved in a non-injury traffic collision while on duty that sustained extensive damage. Following inspection, the insurance adjuster determined the vehicle to be a total loss. The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority issued an insurance settlement to the City in the amount of $48,047.17. Due to current market conditions and the cost of purchasing and outfitting a replacement patrol vehicle, the insurance proceeds are insufficient to cover the full replacement cost. Staff is requesting authorization for additional funds from the Equipment Fund Reserves to cover the shortfall, which after vehicle purchase and labor outfitting, the costs are estimated at approximately $58,438.90. Staff aims to acquire this new patrol vehicle through a cooperative purchase agreement. On February 8, 2024, Sourcewell opened bids for the procurement of cars, vans, SUVs, and light trucks, along with related equipment, accessories, and services. Sourcewell awarded contract 09152 -NAF to National Auto Fleet Group in November 8, 2025, an agreement that does not expire until November 11, 2026. Cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080(B)(3).
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract to National Auto Fleet Group, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, for the purchase of one police patrol vehicle in the amount of $58,438.90 ; authorize additional appropriations in the amount of $10,391.73 to complete the purchase from the Equipment Fund Reserves; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finali ze Council’s action. (M2M26-18)
15. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION OF GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS – F2M18-42, C2M26-8, M2M26-20
On July 1, 2018, the City Council authorized the City’s membership in the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) for insurance services. As part of the requirements for membership, the City contracted with third party administrator Carl Warren & Company, who was selected by CJPIA for the administration of the City’s general liability claims. Most recently, as of January 1, 2026, the City was notified of the CJPIA’s decision to no longer utilize Carl Warren & Company and instead utilize the services of Athens Administrators beginning on January 1, 2026 as the third-party administrator of all general liability claims for CJPIA member agencies. The City’s Memorandum of Coverage for the
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General Liability Program dictates that CJPIA, “at its discretion, will choose and manage service providers necessary to fulfill its objectives; including third party claims administrators, medical management providers, defense attorneys, investigators, etc.”
Recommended Action: City Council approve a contract with Athens Administrators, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to provide third party general liability claims administration through the City’s membership with the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-20)
16. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR THE JOINT USE OF ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MOOR FIELD – F2M-80, C2M-86, M2M26-21
The City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD) entered into a joint-use agreement for the use of Moor Field in 1986. On November 7, 2000, the City Council approved an agreement with AUSD with respect to Moor Field for 15 years with automatic 5-year extensions unless terminated in writing. On January 15, 2026, the City received notification from the AUSD requesting a chang e in the term to on e year rather than the automatic five years, to allow time to review and consider any potential updates or needs moving forward.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the Agreement by and between the City of Alhambra and Alhambra Unified School District (Contract No. C2M - 86) for the joint use of Moor Field for a period of one year; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-21)
17. TRAFFIC CALMING IMPROVEMENTS – F2M24-33, M2M26-22
The City adopted the Traffic Calming Guidelines on May 12, 2025 to address neighborhood concerns related to motorized traffic and pedestrian safety. The guidelines establish a structured and transparent framework for evaluating and implementing appropriate traffic calming measures on residential streets. As of January 2026, the City has received two eligible traffic calming requests that required Transport ation Commission’s review and City Council’s approval: 1) Crosswalk at South Almansor Avenue and Park Street and 2) Speed Humps on North Marguerita Avenue between Alhambra Road and Pine Street . These traffic calming requests were reviewed and discussed at the Transportation Commission meeting on January 14, 2026. The meeting also provided an opportunity for public input regarding the traffic calming measures requested by residents. The Commissioners concurred with the findings and unanimously approved the p roposed measures recommended in the traffic studies and are recommending approval to the City Council. Following final approval by the City Council, staff will prepare plans and specifications for implementation.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the traffic calming measures for South Almansor Avenue and Park Street, and North Marguerita Avenue; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-22)
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18. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: ELECTRICAL UPGRADING ON WELL NO. 9 – F2M22-36, C2M23-16, M2M26-23
On March 27, 2023, the City Council awarded a contract to Faith Electric LLC for the Electrical Upgrading on Well No. 9 in the amount of $359,552.00. There was one authorized change order during the project. The change order included unanticipated concrete removal for the old transformer pad, and the additional upgrades for the SCADA system. The change order increased the total amount of the contract by $117,284.45, for a total project cost of $476,836.45. The project ha s been completed in accordance with the City’s requirements and specifications. As such, it would be appropriate for the City Council to accept the project as complete and instruct the City Clerk that the Notice of Completion be filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of Faith Electric LLC for the Electrical Upgrading on Well No. 9 as complete in the amount of $476,836.45; 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 five percent 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. (M2M26-23)
19. AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH FIRE APPARATUS SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW KME K180 4119 PUMPERS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR THE LEASE/PURCHASE THROUGH A FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH LEASING 2, INC. – F2M26-6B, C2M26-3, C2M26-9, M2M26-24
The fire engines that will be replaced are over twenty years old and do not accommodate the requirements or standards of apparatus today. Both units incur significant costs to maintain and repair. Once the engines are replaced with new apparatus, they will be rotated into reserve status. The Fire Department has opportunity to piggyback on Sourcewell Contract #113021-RVG-3 for the purchase of the new 2026 KME K180 4119 Pumpers with equipment from Fire Apparatus Solutions. Per the Alhambra Municipal Code
3.36.080(B), bidding exemption is authorized, and the City may “piggyback” onto an existing contract. Staff recommends purchasing two fire engines through a Sourcewell contract to achieve cost savings and reduce the estimated build time from approximately 48 months to 12 months. This procurement strategy allows the City to acquire two fire engines at more favorable pricing while accelerating delivery. The total cost to acquire and outfit two fire engines in FY 2026/27 is $964,980.45. Leasing 2, Inc. offers financing options with low interest rates for terms of seven or nine years. Staff recommends the seven-year financing term. The total lease/purchase cost for the two 2026 KME K180 4119 Pumpers is $2,904,863.15. The annual lease/purchase payment over the seven-year term is $414,980.45, with the first payment scheduled for January 30, 2027.
Recommended Action: City Council award a purchase contract with Fire Apparatus Solutions for the purchase of two new 2026 KME K180 4119 Pumpers in the amount of $2,429,275.76; award of contract for the lease/purchase of the two new pumpers through a financing agreement with Leasing 2, Inc. in the amount of $2,904,863.15 for a seven year term , subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; authorize the City Manager and/or her designee and the City’s Director of Finance to execute the necessary documents; direct the Finance Director to carry over $185,000 from FY 2025/26 to FY 2026/27, transfer $148,000 from CIP savings, and appropriate an
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additional $171,580.45 from the Equipment Fund balance to fund the remaining shortfall for the acquisition and outfitting of two fire engines; and direct staff to undertake the necessary steps to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-24)
20. TREASURER’S REPORT – F2M26-1
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for the month of December 2025, listing all of the City's investments as of December 31, 2025.
21. DEMANDS - F2M26-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (263885 thru 263892 and 746 thru 868) in the amount of $64,976.92 for the period ending January 1, 202 6; Final Check List ( 263893 thru 263976 ) in the amount of $491,447.40 for the period ending December 30, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $106,979.09 for the week ending December 26, 2025 ; Final Check List ( 263977 thru 264066) in the amount of $ 546,197.67 for the period ending January 8, 2026 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,434,854.07 for the week ending January 2, 2026; and, Final Check List ( 264067 thru 264210 and 869 thru 869 ) in the amount of $470,198.54 for the period ending January 15, 2026 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $760,886.19 for the week ending January 9, 2026.
22. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SALE
AND DISTRIBUTION OF NITROUS OXIDE AND DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA – F2M25-7, O2M26-4856
Staff is requesting that the City Council consider second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Title IX (Public Peace and Safety) of the Alhambra Municipal Code to include Chapter 9.19 (Prohibition on Sale or Distribution of Nitrous Oxide) and determining adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA . 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 the 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 even 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 jurisdic tions 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. The proposed ordinance was given first reading at the January 12, 2026 City Council meeting.
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Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its second reading and adopt 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 Distribution of Nitrous Oxide) and determining adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA
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.
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council is scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
N O T I C E
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Recordings are also available for viewing by the public on th e City of Alhambra’s website, at the Alhambra Public Library and, upon appointment, in the City Clerk’s Office.
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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