Andrea Alarcón
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 5
- Total speaking time
- 1:12:21
- Avg per meeting
- 14:28
- Segments
- 917
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Top issues during term (8)
Update to City Sign Regulations (ZOA 26-0001)
No direct cost to residents mentioned; better rules could mean fewer code disputes and clearer sign approvals for local businesses.
City Attorney Recruitment
City Attorney Recruitment and Evaluation
Unknown — recruitment costs and any settlement or contract terms weren't disclosed.
Chimbole Center/Library Renovation Project Phase 1
$30.7 million total, with a $4 million contingency, funded by general funds, Measure AV, ARPA, and federal earmark money.
Wireless facility replacement and 10-year extension at 37822 6th Street East
city leadership interview
No direct financial impact is identified; this is an informational interview rather than a budget or spending action.
mayor election reform
Expect possible added election costs and more campaign spending, though the exact price tag depends on whether the city consolidates the race with existing elections.
city budget communications
The city is spending money on a contractor and a new budget tool, though the source doesn't say how much—so the payoff is clearer budget info for residents.
Decisions during term (21)
Recorded while Alarcón was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar (waiver of full readings and approval of August 13, 2026 minutes)
Resolution No. PC-2026-0004 — recommendation of ZOA 26-0001 (Signs)
Continuation of Item 5.A (ZOA 26-0001) to October 8, 2026
Approve Agreement No. A-9769 with Icon West, Inc. — Chimbole Center/Library Renovation Phase 1 (PN 878)
Consent Calendar (remainder: items 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.9)
5.3 ABM citywide managed print services
5.5 Commercial Facade and ADA Accessibility Improvement Program (Reso. CC 2026-053)
5.6 Dream Village crisis interim housing — ACT Second Amendment
5.7 Plan check and staffing services agreements (Bureau Veritas, BPR, Interwest)
5.8 BKF second amendment — DryTown Water Park Thrill Ride (PN 924)
5.10 McAdam Park Playground Renovation (PN 839A) — GameTime agreement
5.11 Boulders ADA Improvement Project (PN 932) — R.C. Becker agreement
5.12 Approval of previous meeting minutes
6.1 CAPER FY 2025-26 public hearing and submittal to HUD
7.1 Teamsters Local 986 Supervisory and Confidential Unit MOU (Reso. CC 2026-055)
7.4 Icon West agreement — Chimbole-Library Renovation Project Phase 1 (PN 878)
Waive full reading of the Resolution(s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting. (This allows for reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text).
Consent Calendar: Approval of February 26, 2026 meeting minutes
Measure AV Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Consent Calendar (waiver of full reading; November 13, 2025 minutes)
Voting record (41)
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5.7 Plan check and staffing services agreements (Bureau Veritas, BPR, Interwest)
She never received the underlying procurement information she requested and could not make an informed decision.
5.8 BKF second amendment — DryTown Water Park Thrill Ride (PN 924)
The contract was single-sourced originally and doubled for oversight during months when work had not started.
Approve items 7.12, 7.13, and 7.14
Tripepi Smith communications contract second amendment
Opposed the contract and recommended issuing an RFP for comparable services
Psomas third amendment for 45th Street East project
Stated for the record she was voting no
Resolution CC 2026-047 — directly elected mayor ballot measure
Raised concerns about what was being proposed, how it was proposed, and legal implications
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-031, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) A- 9903 with the California Teamsters Local 986, General Unit E
Approve the balance of the Consent Calendar except 7.3, 7.12, 7.13, 7.14, and 7.15.
Direct staff to report back with a draft resolution on the protocols for the conduct of town halls, which sets the policy and framework, and supports and encourages Councilmembers to conduct town hall
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-047, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale calling an election and placing a Council-proposed ordinance measure on the November 3, 2026, election regard
Approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc., (Tripepi Smith) for comprehensive media, telecommunications, social media, community outreach, and all related or e
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-041, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adopting the Disruption of Remote Access Technology During Public Meetings Policy.
Approve the May 5, 2026, Housing Authority minutes from the previous meetings.
Adopt Resolution No. SA 2026-006, a Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the Co
Nominate and appoint Jose Rios to the Board of Library Trustees for a term set to expire on June 30, 2029.
Approve amendment to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and amendment to the Letter of Loan Commitment between the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale and Linc 4th Street Palmdale, LP related t
Nominate and appoint Monica Dopson to the Board of Library Trustees for a term set to expire on June 30, 2029.
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-037, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale establishing Deputy Directors / Directors / Executive Employees’ Compensation, Benefits, and Other Terms and
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-012, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale updating the sewer collection service charge and ordering the continuation of the charge for the operation an
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-010, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving the Engineer’s Report and the continuation of the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Yea
Approve Third Amendment to Agreement with Psomas for construction support services for PN 796, 45th Street East Sewer, Storm Drain, and Street Improvement Project, increasing the agreement amount by $
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-011, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving the Engineer’s Reports and the continuation of the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Ye
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-029 — Opposition to Measure ER
Adopt Ordinance No. 1667, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 26-0002 to modify requirements related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Ac
Approve the Consent Calendar except for 7.6, 7.7, and 7.17.
Request to add two future agenda items: 1) Presentation to provide the status of the Multi-Agency Regional Resilience Center (MARRC) and its protocols for use; and 2) Discussion item on whether an ad
Approve the Housing Authority Consent Calendar.
Continue this item to the June 2, 2026 meeting.
Item 7.6 — Willdan Engineering contract continued
Raised concerns about the pattern of contract awards to the same vendor