The City of Alhambra operates under a council-manager form of government.
Citizens elect council members to make important decisions on policy-related issues.
The city council appoints a city manager who is essentially the chief executive officer
(CEO) of the city to carry out those policies to ensure that the entire community is
being served. The city manager serves as the city council's chief advisor, directs
and oversees the day-to-day operations of all eleven city departments and staff
(as well as boards and commissions and city attorney). The city manager prepares
the city's annual budget with the assistance of department heads. Both the council
and citizens count on the city manager to provide them with complete and objective
information, pros and cons, alternatives, and long-term consequences pertaining
to various issues under consideration. 

Specific responsibilities of the City Manager's office:

• Works to enhance quality of life for Alhambra residents through better housing and recreational opportunities, community events, and the creation of a diversified and sustained economic base.
• Oversees development of the Strategic Plan which provides the overall framework
  for translating broad community values and expectations into specific strategies
  for managing growth and enhancing the community's quality of life. 
• Enforces city laws and ordinances
• Implements policies, directives and makes recommendations to the Alhambra
  City Council
• Represents the city with respect to legislative actions, environmental issues,
  emergency management, and interactions with other governmental entities

Code Enforcement (626-570-3230) - The Code Enforcement staff works to preserve
the integrity, high standard of living and overall safety of the community by providing
a fair and unbiased program to correct violations of municipal codes and land use
requirements. To register a property maintenance complaint or to speak to a
representative, call the number above or click here for additional information.

        - City of Alhambra Municipal Code   
        - Guidelines for Property Maintenance & Complying with City Code
        - Wayward Shopping Carts
        - Graffiti Hotline

CDBG Program (626-570-5011) - The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides cities with funds for eligible activities in the areas of housing,
economic development, public facilities, social services and planning. All funded
activities must meet one of the following national objectives: (1) to assist low and
moderate-income households; (2) to eliminate or prevent slums or blight; or
(3) to respond to an urgent need. Designated use of the funds is based on a
collaborative process that comes under the guidance of the Housing and Community
Development Citizen Advisory Committee (HCDA). The Committee is comprised of
Alhambra residents who are given an opportunity to make recommendations
concerning proposed use of the funds, range of activities, and actual use of funds designated to benefit low and very low persons.   

 - Alhambra Annual Action Plan for Housing & Community Development (2013-2014)
 - Alhambra Citizen Participation Plan (CPP)
 - Alhambra Annual Budget (Fiscal Year 2012-2013)  
 - Alhambra Capital Improvement Plan 2011-12 through 2015-16 
 - Alhambra City Participation Plan (2011) 
 - Alhambra Consolidated Plan for Housing & Community Development (2010-2015) 
 - Alhambra Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report, FY 2011-12
 - Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, May 2013
 - CDBG-R Substantial Amendment 
 - Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), June 30, 2012
 - Fee & Service Charges Schedule (2011)

Solid Waste Management (626-570-5010) - Residential waste disposal and recycling services are provided by Allied Waste Services, Inc. (AWS) 1-888-742-5234.
Commercial trash disposal is handled by Consolidated Disposal Service,
1-800-299-4898. To encourage recycling and other measures to promote conservation,
the City periodically sponsors hazardous waste disposal events and sells compost bins. Click on the following for information about (1) Trash and Recycling Services, 
including trash schedules, sorting trash/recyclable items; (2) Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Events; (2) Certified Used Motor Oil Recycling Locations;
(3) Composting, including purchasing a compost bin.