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Unofficial until approved by the
Alhambra City Council
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
January 13, 2025
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6: 34 p.m., on Monday, January 13, 2025 , the Alhambra City Council met in the Council Chambers of Alhambra City Hall.
PRESENT: LEE, MALONEY, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, WANG
ABSENT: NONE
Officials Present : City Manager Binnquist, Assistant City Manager Garcia, Deputy City Manager Hembree, City Attorney Montes, City Clerk Myles, Director of Parks and Recreation Macias, Director of Finance Lieu, Director of Community Development Ho, Deputy Director of Public Works and Utilities Ramos, Chief of Police Kennedy, Chief of Fire Department Ragusa, Director of Library Services LohGuan, Director of Human Resources Ko, Battalion Chief Brown, Economic Development Specialist Chew, Manager Analyst Alvarez
FLAG SALUTE : Mayor Wang
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 greater 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.
WANG: Mayor WANG provided a brief update on the recent windstorm and Eaton Fire incident that impacted the community. She extended heartfelt gratitude to City staff including first responders, Public Works, Utilities, and Parks and Recreation. She briefly described the type of work performed by staff and their contributions. Ms. Wang also recognized the Library staff for opening Reese Hall to FEMA s taff who provided assistance to those in need . She went on to provide updates to City Services such as parking restrictions, waste removal, water qualities and services, and use of power leaf blowers. She further provided information to the public regarding emergency notifications and alerts.
Ms. Wang stated that recent events served as reminders to revisit the City ’s emergency preparedness plan and to strengthen neighborhood watch programs. She assured the public that the City was prepared to respond to any emergencies.
CEREMONIAL
1. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: DIANE DELGADILLO-JIMENEZ – F2M25-3 Mayor Wang and the City Council wish ed to commend and thank Police Clerk Diane Delgadillo-Jimenez for her 36 years of faithful and loyal service to the Police Department and the City of Alhambra. Mayor Wang present ed a Certificate of Service plaque to Ms.
Delgadillo-Jimenez for her outstanding work for the City.
Ms. DELGADILLO-JIMENEZ expressed gratitude for the City and her coworkers during her years of service.
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PRESENTATION S
2. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS – F2M24-38 , M2M25-1 City Clerk MYLES delivered a staff report. At the December 9, 2024 Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution which declared Jeff Maloney elected as Councilperson of the Third District and Noya Wang elected as Councilperson of the Fourth District. Additionally, Noya Wang became Mayor, by virtue of being elected to the Fourth District, replacing the outgoing Councilmember and current Mayor, Sasha Renée Pérez. Due to the restructuring of the City Council, vacancies were created for positions on various external boards/commissions that should now be filled. A list reflecting all of the current City Council appointments as well as vacancies was prepared by staff.
Discussion : Mayor WANG requested to serve on the Board of Directors for the League of California Cities, San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments – Transportation Committee, and the Southern California Association of Governments. Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER nominated herself to be an alternate member to the Alhambra Historic al Museum Board of Directors. Hearing no other nominations, Mayor Wang nominated herself as the alternate member for the Independent Cities Association.
Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER motioned to approve all nominations for vacancies as well as the other current City Council appointments as outlined in the January 13, 2025 staff report by the City Clerk .
Action Taken : City Council approve d the nomination of Mayor Wang as a member to the Board of Directors, League of California Cities, the representative to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments – Transportation Committee, the representative to the Southern California Association of Governments, and the alternate representative to the Independent Cities Association; the nomination of Councilmember Andrade-Stadler as the alternate representative to the Alhambra Historical Museum Board of Directors; along with the other current City Council appointments as outlined in the City Clerk ’s January 13, 2025 report ; and direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-1 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, MALONEY, ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
3. SURVEY REGARDING THE AGENDA PLACEMENT OF PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON- AGENDIZED ITEMS – F2M24-7
At the October 28, 2024 Council meeting, Vice Mayor Lee requested, and the City Council agreed to discuss the current order of items on the agenda, more specifically where public comment for non- agendized items takes place on the agenda. Staff reached out to surrounding cities in the area to find out where public comment for non- agendized items is placed on their agendas. City Clerk MYLES provided a summary of the survey results.
Public Comment:
1) Jennifer NG spoke in favor of public comment for non- agendized items at an earlier time during the City Council meeting.
2) Lewis McCAMMON , 105 N. Cordova St., discussed the meeting structures of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and South Pasadena.
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3) Olga MICHAELS spoke in favor of public comment for non- agendized items at the beginning of the meeting.
4) Randi K AYE (via Zoom) spoke in favor of public comment for non- agendized items at the beginning of the meeting. Ms. Ka ye also praised City staff for their efforts after the recent windstorm.
Discussion : Vice Mayor LEE discussed her reasons for requesting the agenda item such as greater accessibility to the public. She stated that she was in favor of Public Comment for Non- Agendized Items at the beginning or middle of the meeting. Councilmember MAZA supported Public Comment for Non- Agendized Items at the beginning or middle of the meeting but added that it should not obstruct outside presenters. Councilmember MALONEY supported Public Comment for Non- Agendized Items set to a time certain such as 30 minutes, and then continue any additional public commenters at the end of the meeting. Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER supported Mr. Maloney ’s suggestion to allow for public comment for non- agendized items for 30 minutes at the beginning of the meeting and then continue any additional comments at the end of the meeting. She made a motion for the same. Mayor WANG echoed her colleagues support for more meaningful public engagement but cautioned that moving public comment to the beginning may also delay speakers on agendized items.
She therefore supported setting Public Comment for Non- Agendized Items to a time certain of 30 minutes. She added that should the public have any needs for accommodations, they should reach out to Council.
City Attorney MONTES clarified the current ordinance regarding agenda order, the need to approve an ordinance with any changes to that order, and suggested that before altering the Alhambra Municipal Code , Council could temporarily change the agenda order for a trial period and then request s taff return with an ordinance for discussion or approval. Ms. ANDRADE- STADLER clarified that the Public Comment for Non- Agendized Items would take place at the beginning of the meeting, but after ceremonial items. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER altered her previous motion to temporarily move Public Comment for Non- Agendized Items to after ceremonial items for an initial time frame of no more than 30 minutes for a period of 3 months after which s taff would return with a report on progress. Mr. MAZA suggested that the trial period be set to 6 months or before summer. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER agreed to the amendment.
Action Taken : City Council directed that the Agenda Item of Public Comment for Non- Agendized Items be temporarily set to the beginning of the meeting, after any Ceremonial items, for a n initial set time of 30 minutes for a 6 -month period; and directed s taff return with a report after the 6 -month period.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, WANG
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 4 – 14 )
All items listed under the Consent Agenda were considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion .
4 . AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN AND PURCHASE OF ALHAMBRA
PLACEMAKING SIGNAGE AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE ARTS AND PUBLIC PLACES FUND – F2M24-51, N2M24-117, C2M25-1, M2M25-2 4 1-13-25
On September 23, 2024, the City Council approved the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids for the Design and Purchase of Alhambra Placemaking Signage. Alhambra Placemaking signs would be located at Alhambra, Almansor and Granada parks. On Thursday, November 7, 2024, the City Clerk received three bids for the Design and Purchase of Alhambra Placemaking Signage. The bid received from Square Signs LLC dba Front Signs was the lowest responsive bid. The project would be funded with Arts and Public Places funds.
Action Taken : City Council award ed a contract , subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Square Signs LLC dba Front Signs in an amount not to exceed $159,665.55 for the Design and Purchase of Alhambra Placemaking Signage; appropriate d $159,665.55 in revenue and expenditure funds from the Arts and Public Places Fund; authorize d the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related to the Public Works Contract; and , direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the City Council's action. (M2M25-2 )
Vote: Moved: WANG Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, WANG
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO WIND STORM EVENT – F2M25- 20 , R2M25-1 Staff request ed that the City Council adopt a resolution proclaiming the existence of a Local Emergency due to the recent windstorm and extreme fire weather. The weather system and wind event caused extreme conditions such as power outages, damage to power poles, utilities infrastructure and fallen trees, impacting transportation arteries and requiring repair.
There exist ed a need to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Alhambra and conditions warrant and necessitate d that the City of Alhambra declare the existence of a local emergency.
Public Comment:
1) Jennifer NG expressed gratitude to Alhambra Fire, Police, Public Works, and other staff for their quick response and work during the recent windstorm. She suggested publicizing additional contact information for minor issues during emergencies. 2) Lewis McCAMMON , 105 N. Cordova St., thanked the City Manager and staff for the resolution.
He read portions of the Resolution and discussed the potential for Federal reimbursement. He also praised City staff for their work clearing fallen trees after the windstorm. He went on to discuss the older light structures that needed repair.
3) Olga MICHAELS thanked the City and praised staff for their work. She added that she looked forward to updates to the emergency preparedness plan, requested that the City ensure that all fire hydrants were functional, requested education for the public on how to turn off their gas, requested more CERT classes, and requested that all downed trees be replaced.
Discussion : Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER thanked the City Manager for the resolution, thanked staff for their quick response and for the information provided on social media, she also thanked Public Works for quick clean up, thanked the Library for distributing masks and allowing a place for FEMA services, thanked the Police Department for their patrols, and thanked the Fire Department for their work during the fires. She expressed sympathy to all those who lost their homes.
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Action Taken : City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M25-1 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, proclaiming the existence of a Local Emergency
Vote: Moved: WANG Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, WANG
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
6. AWARD CONTRACT : PURCHASE OF ONE FULL ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE ALHAMBRA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT – F2M25-6A, C2M25-2, M2M25-3 As part of the City of Alhambra ’s ongoing effort to develop a greener and more energy-efficient fleet, staff recommend ed the purchase of one fully electric pickup truck. This zero-emissions vehicle would replace an aging service truck that has been in use for 10 years. Staff aim ed to acquire this new electric pickup truck through a cooperative purchase agreement, ensuring a sustainable upgrade to the City ’s vehicle fleet. Cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080(B)(3). On February 8, 2024, Sourcewell opened bids for procuring cars, vans, SUVs, and light trucks with related equipment, accessories, and services. Sourcewell awarded contract 032824-NAF to National Auto Fleet Group on July 2, 2024, an agreement that would not expire until July 9, 2028. Staff recommend ed purchasing one truck under this option.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of one full electric pickup truck in the amount of $59,235.76; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-3 )
Vote: Moved: WANG Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, WANG
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
7. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF ONE UTILITY SERVICE TRUCK FOR THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT – F2M25-6A, C2M25-3, M2M25-4
The 2024-25 Fiscal Year Budget include d the replacement of one utility service body truck.
The existing utility truck was over 10 years old and reached its end of service life. The truck would be utilized for on-call in the Water Division. As such, staff sought to purchase a service body truck to replace the vehicle through a cooperative purchase agreement. Cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080(B)(3). On February 8, 2024, Sourcewell opened four bids for procuring vehicles, cars, vans, SUVs, and light trucks with related equipment, accessories, and services. Sourcewell awarded contract 03824-NAF to National Auto Fleet Group on November 4, 2021 - an agreement that would not expire until July 9, 2028. Per the Sourcewell bid specifications, there is the option of purchasing vehicles and equipment. Staff recommend ed purchasing one truck under this option.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of a service 6 1-13-25
body truck in the amount of $78,449.71; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-4 )
Vote: Moved: WANG Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, WANG
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
8. AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES FOR THE SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON SIERRA VISTA AVENUE – F2M24-65, RFP2M24-24, C2M25-4, M2M25-5
On October 14, 2024, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals for professional engineering design services and construction support service for the Sewer Main Replacement Project on Sierra Vista Avenue. As part of the City of Alhambra ’s ongoing Capital Improvement Program, this project provide d engineering design, plans, and preparation of bid specifications needed for the replacement of approximately 1,065 feet of existing 8-inch sewer main with a larger capacity sewer main. Staff reviewed a total of four proposals. West & Associates Engineering Inc. was selected based on their qualifications, experience, reputation, responsiveness, availability, and cost.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and West & Associates Engineering Inc., in an amount not to exceed $57,000.00, for engineering design and construction support services for Sewer Main Replacement Project on Sierra Vista Avenue; authorize d the City Manager or designee to execute all documents related to the contract; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. (M2M25-5 )
Vote: Moved: WANG Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, WANG
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
9. AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON CONCORD AVENUE, LA PALOMA AVENUE AND MERIDIAN AVENUE – F2M24-63, RFP2M24-22, C2M25-5, M2M25-6
On September 23, 2024, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals for the Water Main Replacement Project on Concord Avenue, La Paloma Avenue, and Meridian Avenue. The Utilities Department regularly installs water mains to replace aging pipelines and to improve system reliability and water quality. This project would replace the approximately 6,500 feet of 4-inch cast iron pipe on Meridian Avenue and La Paloma Avenue with 8-inch Ductile Iron pipe, and 830 feet of 6-inch cast iron pipe on Concord Avenue with 8- inch Ductile Iron pipe. Staff reviewed a total of eight proposals. Elie Farah Inc. was selected based on their qualifications, experience, reputation, responsiveness, availability, and cost.
Discussion: None.
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Action Taken : City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Elie Farah Inc., in the amount of $117,850.00, for engineering design and construction support services for the Water Main Replacement Project on Concord Avenue, La Paloma Avenue, and Meridian Avenue; authorize d the City Manager or designee to execute all documents related to the contract; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. (M2M25-6 )
Vote: Moved: WANG Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, WANG
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
10. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: REHABILITATION OF THE STORM DRAIN PIPES ON COMMONWEALTH AVENUE AND GRAND AVENUE – F2M24-28, C2M24-47, M2M25-6 On July 22, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to CEM Construction Corp for the Rehabilitation of the Storm Drain pipes on Commonwealth Avenue and Grand Avenue in the amount of $195,875.00. There were no change orders during the construction. However, there was one change order request to correct the original account number from 101.80.8676.64940 to 233.80.8882.62210; and an appropriation of $28,191 was needed from the Safe Clean Water Program (SCWP) Fund to cover the remaining project balance. The project was 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.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council accept ed the work of CEM Construction Corp for the Rehabilitation of the Storm Drain pipes on Commonwealth Avenue and Grand Avenue as complete; direct ed the Finance Director to allocate $28,191 from the Safe Clean Water Program (SCWP) Fund to cover the remaining project balance; direct ed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; direct ed the Finance Director to release the five percent retention 35 days from the date of recordation, if no liens are filed; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. (M2M25-7 )
Vote: Moved: WANG Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, WANG
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 1 . TREASURER ’S REPORT – F2M2 5 -1
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council receive d and file d as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for the month of Novembe r, 2024, listing all of the City's investments as of Novembe r 30, 2024.
Vote: Moved: WANG Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, WANG
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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1 2 . MINUTES
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council review ed and approve d as submitted the Minutes of th e December 9, 2024 adjourned regular meeting , December 9, 2024 regular meeting ; and , the November 22 , 2024 special meeting of the City Council.
Vote: Moved: WANG Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, WANG
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 3 . PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M25-2
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council ratif ied the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated January 13, 2025 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: WANG Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, WANG
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 4 . DEMANDS – F2M2 5 -1
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d as submitted Final Check List (254163 thru 254367 ) in the amount of $ 2,030,058.23 for the period ending November 21 , 2024 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2,881,657.33 for the week ending November 8, 2024 ; Final Check List (254368 thru 254538; 254539 thru 254547 ) in the amount of $ 64,306.92 for the period ending November 26, 2024 ; Final Check List (254548 thru 254731 ) in the amount of $ 1,614,094.29 for the period ending December 5, 2024 and Schedule of Wire Transfer s in the amount of $3,478,754.13 for the weeks ending November 22, 2024 and November 29, 2024 ; Final Check List (254732 thru 254919 ) in the amount of $ 1,517,094.79 for the period ending December 12 , 2024 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $ 2,835,453.77 for the week ending December 6 , 2024 ; and, Final Check List (254920 thru 255087 ) in the amount of $ 2,619,961.84 for the period ending December 19 , 2024 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $533,756.25 for the week ending December 13 , 2024 .
Vote: Moved: WANG Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, WANG
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS – F2M25-4
1) Connie CERVANTES reported on the difficult parking situation on Hellman and Second streets due the medical building in front. She requested an established crosswalk. She also discussed issues with trash pickup.
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2) Dan DUNCAN explained that he was functionally deaf and a retired Alhambra Police Department Sergeant. He went on to discuss the oath taken by police officers and the retirement policies for police officers including CCW permit. He requested his identification card and CCW permit. He distributed a handout to Council providing additional explanation of his case. 3) Brian LEE discussed a non-functioning street light on Montezuma Avenue and the delayed repair from City staff due to a personnel shortage. He requested permission to hire a private company to repair the street light and then for the City to reimburse him.
4) Jennifer NG requested signage at Hidalgo and Commonwealth indicating that the intersection was a 2- way stop. Due to the lack of Planning Commission meetings, s he went on to request clarification on the ministerial approval of projects for the public during the annual review of the zoning code. Ms. NG also expressed hope that the community could come together to support neighbors in other cities who have lost their homes during the wildfires.
5) Lewis McCAMMON , 105 N. Cordova St., echoed Ms. Ng ’s comments regarding the lack of Planning Commission meetings and further requested the status of development operations in the City be posted on the City website for the benefit of the public. He specifically requested information regarding the Emmaus Lutheran Church property and suggested that the area be considered for affordable housing development or the expansion of recreation facilities. Mr. McCammon went on to speak regarding the passing of former President Jimmy Carter and his many accomplishments. Mr. McCammon also discussed the widespread fire damage to the community in Altadena.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M2 5 -7 Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER offered condolences to those who suffered losses due to the recent wildfires. She requested more information regarding online notifications and requests for City services. City Manager BINNQUIST provided information regarding online service requests via the City website and outlined the City ’s discussions with Southern California Edison regarding street light service.
Councilmember MALONEY offered condolences for those who suffered losses due to the recent wildfires and discussed the volunteer efforts to help those affected such as American Legion in Alhambra and All Soul ’s Church. He praised City staff for their quick response to the windstorm.
Councilmember MAZA expressed gratitude to City staff for their quick response to the windstorm and offered condolences for those who suffered losses due to the recent wildfires. He also discussed services offered by the American Legion post in Alhambra.
Vice Mayor LEE spoke about the effects of the windstorm and fires as well as the relative peace and safety in Alhambra. She expressed the need to offer help in any way possible. She thanked the Fire Departments for their work containing the wildfires. She emphasized the need for emergency preparedness.
Mayor WANG expressed appreciation for her colleagues ’ comments and further expressed gratitude for City staff and their efforts. She also thanked her neighbors and the community for their patience during the power outages. Ms. Wang referred to Item 3 and requested staff notify the public of the temporary change to the Council agenda order. She also further discussed Ms. Andrade-Stadler ’s comments regarding requests for service and requested staff provide a method for tracking service requests and notifications to the public. Ms. Wang also discussed comments regarding emergency preparedness and requested that staff bring back the emergency preparedness plan for discussion and review. Ms. Wan g went on to discuss upcoming events such as the Lunar New Year festival. 10 1-13-25
ADJOURNMENT : At 8: 05 p.m. there being no further business for the Council to transact, the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting to the next regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council is scheduled for Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK
by
BRIANNA LAMB MCCARTHY
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK