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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) |
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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. |
January 26, 2026
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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 combination
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 unique geographic
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 recommendation to adopt
the Plan.
Recommended Action:
City Council receive and file the report, or direct staff as
deemed appropriate on the final deliverables of the draft Economic Development Action
Plan. |
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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 this 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 additional 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 steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
(M2M26-19) |
January 26, 2026
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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 thereto. 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. O2M26-4855: 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
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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, 2026; 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. |
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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) |
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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 has 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) |
January 26, 2026
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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 Transportation
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 proposed 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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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 change in the term to one 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) |
January 26, 2026
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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
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) |
January 26, 2026
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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 finalize Council’s
action. (M2M26-18) |
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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
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) |
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12.
AWARD CONTRACT: STREETLIGHT CONVERSION PROJECT FOR HELLMAN
AVENUE, CAMPBELL AVENUE, PEDLEY DRIVE, HITCHCOCK DRIVE, 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) |
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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 project’s
specifications.
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
Torres Sanitation Systems Construction for the Storm Drain Rehabilitation 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) |
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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
$308,393.06 to complete the project; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to
finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-14) |
January 26, 2026
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