ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 11, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Agreements TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Phillip Burns, Development Services Director
DATE: January 27, 2026
SUBJECT: Agreement with Abateco Incorporated (not to exceed $268,000) for the removal of asbestos containing material at the La Mirage Hotel located at 525 Union Ave. (Ward 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of agreement.
BACKGROUND:
Perform a complete asbestos abatement of asbestos containing materials on approximate area of 16,127 sqft commercial structure which was damaged by fire damaged located at 525 Union Ave. (APN 009-472- 01-00-7) prior to regulated demolition. This is the first part of a two -part process to demolish this structure. There is a substantial amount of asbestos containing material that will be removed by this contract which will impact accurate bids for the actual demolition. Once this work is done, the site will be sent out for full demolition. The future demolition is expected to be in the range of $180k to $280k. This contractor will be required to have a minimum Asbestos Hazard Emergency R esponse Act (AHERA) contractor/supervisor certification. Provider will provide all goods and actions necessary to complete the Scope of Work as described in Exhibit A, whether specifically outlined in this section or not. To remove any Regulated Asbestos -Containing Material (RACM) as identified in the included asbestos inspection report, prior to a regulated demolition, in accordance with all San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD), National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutant s (NESHAP), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.
Prepare and submit all reports required by San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) for regulated demolitions. Provide copies of these reports to the Building Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The approval for these services are budgeted in the Department Fiscal Year 2025 -26 budget, however if more services are required after these services are fully expended. Any additional se rvices past the services rendered in this contract will need to come back to City Council.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Community Character & Quality of Life
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Independent Contractor’s Agreement – Abateco Incorporated
2. Exhibit A – Requirements for Removal
3. Exhibit B – Proposal Fee Sheet