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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 9, 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
March 9, 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.
CEREMONIAL
1. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: ROBERT MARQUEZ – F2M26-3
Mayor Maloney and the City Council wish to commend and thank Water Utility Supervisor Robert Marquez who recently retired after 24 years of faithful and loyal service to the Utilities Department and the City of Alhambra. Mayor Maloney will present a Certificate of Service plaque to Mr. Marquez for his outstanding work for the City.
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.
PRESENTATIONS
2. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UPDATE – F2M21-43
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce President, Mr. John Bwarie, will present an update on recent Chamber of Commerce activities.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and order filed this informational report.
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3. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. R2M26 -5 ACCEPTING THE 2026 CITY OF ALHAMBRA LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN – F2M23-70, R2M26-5, M2M26-41
In July 2024, the City of Alhambra initiated a planning process to prepare for and reduce the impacts of identified natural hazards, in accordance with federal requirements set forth in the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106 -390). The planning area for the Hazard Mitigation Plan encompasses the entire City of Alhambra. The result of the organizational efforts has been to produce a Federal Emergency M anagement Agency (FEMA) and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) approved multi-hazard mitigation plan. Hazard mitigation is defined as any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long -term risk to life and property from a hazard event. Mitigation planning is the systematic process of learning about the hazards that can affect the community, setting clear goals, identifying appropriate actions, and following through with an effective mitigation strategy. The City of Alhambra Fire Department secured funding for developing the Hazard Mitigation Plan with a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant.
The Plan presents the accumulated information in a unified framework to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated plan covering all departments within the City of Alhambra.
The Plan was prepared in accordance with the Cal OES Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and FEMA Region 9 preparation guidelines. The complete draft 2026 Alhambra Local Hazard Mitigation Plan can be found here:
https://www.alhambraca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7548/City-of-Alhambra-LHMP_Adoption-Draft_03092026
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M26 -5 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra authorizing the adoption of the 2026 Alhambra Local Hazard Mitigation Plan adopting the 2026 City of Alhambra Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-41)
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 4 – 13): (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.
4. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH
CALTRANS FOR THE PA&ED, PS&E, AND R/W PHASES FOR THE FREMONT AVENUE INTERCHANGE PROJECT – F2M19-32, C2M26-17, M2M26-46
Staff requests the City Council authorize entering into a Cooperative Agreement, subject to review and approval by the City Manager and the City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to complete the Proj ect Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED), PS&E (Plans, Specifications, and Estimate), and Right -Of-Way (R/W) phases for the Fremont Avenue Interchange Project (Project) . On March 2, 2026, the City of Alhambra received the Caltrans-approved PSR -PDS d ocument for the Project. Approval of the PSR -PDS completes the project initiation phase and allows the Project to advance into the next stages of the Caltrans project development process, subject to execution of the proposed Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for the PA&ED, PS&E, and R/W phases. During the PA&ED phase, the City, in coordination with Caltrans, will continue refining the Project’s
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purpose and need, evaluating and developing alternatives, conducting technical studies, and coordinating with partner agencies and the community. The PA&ED phase is a critical step in evaluating and refining alternatives that meet the Project’s purpose and need, including analysis of operational performance, safety considerations, environmental impacts, and cost. Th e key activities associated with the PA&ED and PS&E phases are summarized in the March 9, 2026 staff report by the Assistant City Manager and Director of Public Works & Utilities. As the Project advances into the PA&ED phase, project costs, public and stak eholders input, environmental impacts, and technical data will be further evaluated. The phase typically begins with a kickoff meeting with the Project Development Team (PDT). The kickoff meeting outlines roles and responsibilities and establishes coordination procedures for the PA&ED phase. It also provides an opportunity to review the project schedule, confirm technical study requirements, and discuss the anticipated approach for public outreach and stakeholder engagement.
Recommended Action: City Counci l authorize entering into a Cooperative Agreement, subject to review and approval by the City Manager and the City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to complete the Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED), PS&E (Plans, Specifications, and Estimate), and Right -Of-Way (R/W) phases for the Fremont Avenue Interchange Project (Project); and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s actions. (M2M26-46)
5. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON GLENAVEN
AVENUE, ORANGE GROVE AVENUE, MIDWICK DRIVE, LA GOLONDRINA AVENUE, AND ROSS AVENUE – F2M24-64, N2M26-29
The Sewer Master Plan identified the Sewer Replacement Project on Glenaven Avenue (from Glen View Dr. to Orange Grove Ave.), Orange Grove Avenue (from Glenaven Ave. to Midwick Dr.), Midwick Drive (from Orange Grove Ave. to West of Ramona Terrace), and at La Golondrina Avenue, and Ross Avenue as deficient in capacity. The existing 12- inch pipe is expected to be surcharged during existing and ultimate peak wet weather conditions. A portion will be surcharged during existing and ultimate peak dry weather conditions. The Master Plan recommends replacement of the existing sewer main with a larger diameter sewer main. 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 Sewer Replacement Project on Glenaven Avenue, Orange Grove Avenue, Midwick Drive, La Golondrina Avenue, and Ross Avenue, due no later than 10:30 a.m. on April 23, 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.
6. AUTHORIZE RFP: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR POPLAR B OULEVARD REHABILITATION PROJECT (FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECT STPL-5130(024)) – F2M25-55, RFP2M26-1
On October 13, 2025, the City Council approved the circulation of the Notice of Inviting Bids for the construction of the Poplar Blvd Rehabilitation Project (STPL -5130(024)). On February 23, 2026, the City Council awarded the construction contract. The project consists of cold milling and overlaying Poplar Blvd. from Main St. to the west City limit.
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Pursuant to the project, staff is seeking to distribute a Request for Proposals for Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services for the Poplar Blvd Rehabilitation Project (Federally Funded Project STPL -5130(024)), with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 9, 2026.
7. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT – F2M26-28, RFP2M26-2
The Police Department has been using a contracted firm for Professional Information Technology and Support Services. The contract is due to expire on June 30, 2026. The Department is seeking a qualified firm with experience in the public safety field th at will provide critical information technology and support services, with emphasis on mobile and wireless technology, networking infrastructure, service and application administration, programming, project management and backup and recovery solutions. The selected firm will also need to assist the Police Department with geographic information systems, computer aided dispatching, records management systems, body -worn camera and in - car camera systems, and various other public safety applications. The awarded contract will be for a five-year period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Professional Information Technology and Support Services for the Police Department; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
8. APPROVAL OF A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH
PERFORMANCE TRUCK REPAIR, INC. – F2M21-41, C2M21-35, M2M26-42
On May 10, 2021, the City Council awarded a contract to Performance Truck Repair Inc. (PTR) for preventive maintenance and service repair for emergency fire apparatus in the Fire Department fleet in the amount of $265,000.00 annually. On June 27, 2022, the City Council approved an amendment to modify the amount to $365,000.00; and on April 14, 2025, the City Council approved a second amendment to modify the amount to $465,000.00 annually. The contract is due to expire on June 30, 2026. Due to unforeseen major apparatus repairs and the age of the flee t, it is necessary to increase the contract by an additional $150,000.00 per year to continue the necessary maintenance and repairs for the remainder of the fiscal year, including a one-year extension. The Fire Department would like to continue to work wit h PTR. PTR has consistently been the lowest bidder in previous years, and they have agreed to continue their service at the same rate and terms set in 2021. Therefore, staff recommends the City Council award a one -year contract extension.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an amendment to the contract between the City of Alhambra and Performance Truck Repair Inc. (Contract No. C2M21 - 35) for an additional amount of $150,000.00 to reflect a not to exceed amount of $615,000.00 annually ; extend the contract for one additional year , subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-42)
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9. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH SHARP PERFORMANCE – F2M26- 16, K2M25-314, M2M26-43
On April 1, 2025, an agreement (K2M25-314) was established between City of Alhambra and Sharp Performance for the period of April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, which included the mobile app. Sharp Perform ance is a mental performance and coaching platform designed for professionals in high-risk occupations, such as law enforcement first responders. It was initially funded by the Officer Wellness grant in the amount of $34,800.
The Department continues to sh ow steady increase in utilization of Sharp Performance with 64% of sworn staff onboarded. Sharp Performance remains reliable and consistent and has demonstrated an understanding of our goal: to continue providing ongoing support to our sworn personnel. Sta ff is seeking to extend the agreement for a two -year period from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028, for an additional $71,200 for a total contract price of $106,000. Sole source purchase is allowable per Municipal Code
3.36.080 Section (B)(2). The JPIA will reimburse $15,000 per fiscal year for this extension.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an Amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Contract No. K2M25 -314 between Sharp Performance and the City of Alhambra for its mobile application platform; extend the agreement through March 31, 2028; authorize the Chief of Police to execute said agreement; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-43)
10. CONTRACT AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THE JAIL AND STATION CONTROLLER SYSTEM – F2M26-6B, C2M26 -15, C2M26 -16, M2M26-44
The Police Department Jail Controller System was upgraded in 2016. The system is currently out of warranty and is no longer supported by the vendor. In addition, there have been some malfunctions that have required manual workarounds. Staff contacted three vendors to assess repair or replacement options. One vendor submitted a proposal of $178,836.99; one vendor was unable to provide a quote due to component limitations; and Intelli-Tech and Adrazen Networks submitted a combined proposal of $119,612.93.
Due to the urgent need to secure jail and facility access operations, staff recommends proceeding with Intelli-Tech and Adrazen’s proposal in the amount of $119,612.93. The Department will purchase the equipment required directly from Intelli-Tech in the amount of $54,400.26 and Adrazen will complete the installation in the amount of $65,212.67.
Emergency procurement is allowable under Alhambra Municipal Code Section 3.36.070, which authorizes emergency purchases when a breakdown in machinery or an essential service requires immediate action to protect public health, welfare, or safety.
Recommended Action: City Council award two contracts, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney for the procurement and installation of the Jail Controller System to Intelli -Tech (procurement) in the amount of $54,400.26 and to Adrazen Networks (installation) in the amount of $65,212.67; authorize the Chief of Police to execute said agreements; direct the Finance Director to complete a budget transfer of $88,986.90 to the Capital Outlay Fund and to appropriate an additional $30,626.03 from the Capital Outlay Fund to complete the project, for a total project cost of $119,612.93; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26- 44)
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11. CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR COMPUTER
AIDED DISPATCH AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RMS) FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT – F2M18-6B, C2M18-66, M2M26-45
On December 13, 2018, the City entered into contract no. C2M18-66 for the purchase of the public safety Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Manage ment System (RMS) for a total of $1,127,388.85 under a five -year lease. By 2020, the CAD/RMS was implemented, and it included a free year and one month of maintenance through June 30, 2026. On June 27, 2022, the City Council approved a Contract Amendment to C2M18-66 for various enhancements and based on the amendment, another $90,286.64 in contract costs were authorized, bringing the total contract amount to $1,217,675.49. Through June 30, 2026, the expected expenditures for the CAD/RMS support services contract have been identified as $1,201,611.49, which is under the authorized amount. Currently, the system is operating on the 2022 version but needs an upgrade (server migration). This upgrade shall be included in the five -year support and maint enance costs, which when annualized are for an additional $540,860.93 for a contract total not to exceed $1,742,472.42 after adding the year-to-date actuals to the projected five-year costs. The contract is expiring on June 30, 2026 and staff recommends di spensing with the competitive bid process under Municipal Code 3.38.050 to avoid operational disruptions.
Due to the complexity of the current systems and the time required to transition to a new vendor, such change would likely cause delays and service in terruptions, negatively impacting operations.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a contract amendment with Motorola Solutions, Inc. (C2M18-66), subject to final language and approval by the City Attorney and the City Manager, for an additional five-years of service with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS) (through June 30, 2031) at an additional cost of $540,860.93 (for a contract total not to exceed $1,742,472.42); authorize the Chief of Police to execute the said amendment; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-45)
12. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M26-2
Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated March 9, 2026 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
13. DEMANDS - F2M26-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (264844 thru 264970 and 1048 thru 1048) in the amount of $744,082.08 and EFT’s in the amount of $179,983.09 for the period ending February 19, 2026 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $ 557,769.69 for the week ending February 13, 2026; and, Final Check List (264971 thru 265137) in the amount of $ 756,849.76 for the period ending February 26, 2026.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS CONT INUED (TIME LIMITATION – 5
MINUTES PER SPEAKER)
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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, March 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
N O T I C E
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LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK