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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 24, 2025
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Alhambra is dedicated to responsive, creative leadership and quality services, ensuring desirable neighborhoods and a supportive business environment, while being sensitive to the diversity of our community.
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Addressing the Council:
In person: Section 2.04.210 of the Alhambra Municipal Code establishes the procedures for addressing the Council. Any person wishing to address the Council during the meeting should complete a Speaker Request Card and submit it to the City Clerk so the City Council knows you wish to speak . When called upon by the presiding officer, please step to the podium.
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Remarks are limited to 5 minutes; however, the presiding officer may either extend or reduce the maximum time to such period of time as the Council may determine.
Standards of Decorum : Any person addressing the Council who refuses to stop speaking after his/her time has expired or any person who behaves in such a manner as to interfere with or impede the progress of the City Council meeting who, after a request by the presiding officer , refuses to cease such behavior may be removed from the City Council chambers upon direction of the presiding officer.
Enforcement of Decorum : The Chief of Police, or his/her designee, shall be Sergeant -at-Arms of the Council meetings. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall carry out all orders and instructions given by the presiding officer for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum at the Council meeting.
Persons Authorized to be Within Rail : No person, except City official or their designees, shall be permitted within the rail in front of the Council Chamber without the express consent of the Council.
Agenda Tracking Numbers: All numbers listed in bold after the title of each Agenda item are City Clerk tracking numbers that are used for filing and research purposes.
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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, 111 South First Street
March 24, 2025
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL: Maza, Maloney, Wang, Andrade-Stadler, Lee
FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Lee
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 a re reminded of our greater responsibility to take care of Mother Earth and to take care of each other.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS (TIME LIMITATIONS: 5 MINUTES PER SPEAKER, 30 MINUTES TOTAL)
Citizens wishing to address the Council on any matter which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council not on the Agenda may do so at this time. Once the 30-minute time limit has be en reached, any remaining speakers will be permitted to speak at the end of the meeting. Speakers will only be allowed to speak once per meeting for non -agendized items.
Please note that while the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Ac t, the City Council cannot take action unless the matter appears as an item on a forthcoming agenda.
PRESENTATIONS
1. ANNUAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS – F2M25-29
The terms of office for all members of the City’s various Boards and Commission expired on March 24, 2025; therefore, it is appropriate for Councilpersons to appoint or reappoint their representatives at this time. With the exception of the Youth Commission, each representative may serve for a maximum of eight consecutive t erms of one year each.
Appointments will be effective for a period commencing March 24, 2025 and ending March 23, 2026.
Recommended Action: The Mayor and each Councilperson shall announce his/her new appointments to the Arts & Cultural Events C ommission, Civil Service Commission/Board of Appeals, Design Review Board, Environmental Sustainability Commission, HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee, Historic Preservation Commission, Human Relations Commission, Board of Library Trustees, Parks & Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Transportation Commission, and Youth Commission with each appointment to be effective for a period co mmencing March 2 4, 202 5 and
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ending March 2 3, 2026. Other than announcing names of new appointees, no action is required.
2. CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE UPDATE – F2M17-49
A representative from the Clean Power Alliance (CPA) will present and highlight some of the programs and impacts that CPA, collectively with the member agencies, is making in the community and the environment.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and order filed the informational report.
3. PRESENTATION REGARDING THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES PROJECT – F2M24-42
The City’s adopted Housing Element identifies adopting objective design standards and design guidelines as a program to be implemented during this housing element cycle. On June 24, 2024, the City Council authorized RRM Design Group to lead the efforts in the development of standards and guidelines. RRM will be providing the City Council with a presentation on the background, progress up to this point, and next steps of the project.
The presentation will provide the City Council and community an opportunity to learn about the project and how to participate and stay involved. The project webpage, which will be frequently updated with outreach even ts and project progress, can be found at www.cityofalhambra.org/815.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and order filed this item.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 4 – 25)
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a citizen or Council member requests otherwise; in which case, the item will be removed for separate consideration.
4. CONTRACT EXTENSION: FAIR HOUSING SERVICES TO RESIDENTS AND LANDLORDS OF THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA – F2M20-47, C2M20-25, M2M25-27
On July 13, 2020, the City Council awarded a contract to the Housing Rights Center to provide fair housing services to both residents and landlords within the City of Alhambra, with a not to exceed amount of $25,000 per fiscal year. The initial term of the agreement was five years, commencing July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2025. The contract also included an option to extend the services for up to two more years, contingent on satisfactory performance. This requested contract amendment includes the two one-year performance periods, as specified in the original agreement, starting July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2027. The amen dment, however, allows for a pricing change to the contract in FY 2026-27 at $25,000 plus CPI (Consumer Price Index).
Recommended Action: City Council approve two (2) one -year term contract amendments, subject to final language approval by the City Manage r and City Attorney, to the agreement with the Housing Rights Center (Contract No. C2M20-25) to provide fair housing services to Alhambra residents and landlords, in an amount not to exceed
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$25,000 for FY 2025-26; and for FY 2026-27, a not to exceed amount of $25,000 plus the Consumer Price Index (CPI); and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-27)
5. AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE ENERGIZED COMMUNITIES PROGRAM FOR ELECTRIC FLEET TRANSITION – F2M17-49, M2M25-28
As a member of the Clean Power Alliance (CPA), the City is eligible for programs which provide financial and technical s upport, such as the Energized Communities Program:
Pathways to Electrification. Under Pathways to Electrification, the Electric Fleet Transition Program provides technical assistance up to $250,000 for planning and implementation for municipal fleets. CPA has contracted with Optony, Inc. to provide services for member agencies. Under terms of the Electric Fleet Transition Program Participation Agreement, the City would work directly with Optony to receive technical support to streamline fleet planning, vehicle replacement, and installation of charging infrastructure.
Recommended Action: City Council approve participation in the Clean Power Alliance (CPA) Energized Communities Program; authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Electric Fleet Transition Program Participation Agreement and all documents related to program implementation; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-28)
6. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER CONTRACT WITH JESSICA BINNQUIST TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT – F2M13-23, C2M18-1, M2M25-29
Jessica Binnquist began service as the City’s City Manager in an interim capacity in November of 2017. In January, 2018 the City Council approved an Employment Agreement with Ms. Binnquist as City Manager. The original term of that Agreement was set to expire in 2022. Base d upon an evaluation of her performance, the City Council amended the Agreement in 2021 to extend the term through 2027. Ms. Binnquist’s performance was evaluated at the end of last year by the City Council. Subsequent to that evaluation, the Council has requested that consideration of a further extension of the Agreement through 2031 be agendized.
Recommended Action: City Council consider approval of t hat certain Third Amendment to Employment Agreement; a copy of which Amendment is on file in the City Clerk’s Office as Contract No. C2M18-1 and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part of as though fully set forth herein , extending the term of the Agreement through December 2031. (M2M25-29)
7. PARK NAMING – FREMONT POCKET PARK – F2M25-16, M2M25-30
At the March 10, 2025 City Council meeting, staff presented a recommendation for the name of the Fremont Pocket Park; however, the name for this park was not voted on.
Subsequently, it was recommended that the pocket park at Fremont Avenue and Hellman Avenue be named Poppy Park as the California poppy is a native flower that is also the
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official State flower. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the name of Poppy Park for the Fremont Pocket Park currently under development.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the new park name for the Fremont Pocket Park development to Poppy Park; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-30)
8. ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT TO THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT FROM THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT – F2M25-18, M2M25-31
The San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District (SGVMWD) provides reliable supplemental water for the communities of Alhambra, Azusa, Monterey Park and Sierra Madre in a cost-effective and environmentally responsible manner. The City applied for a grant through the SGVMWD Opportunities for Water Leadership Program, which offers funding for water-efficient projects. On February 6, 2025, the grant was approved, and the funding will be used to purchase and install water fountain/bottle refill stations at City Yard, as well as installing a filtration system at CSC and replace broken fixtures at City Hall, as well as upgrade to water-saving plumbing faucets.
Recommended Action: City Council accept a grant of $5,000.00 from the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District to assist the Public Works and Utilities Department with the purchase of water fountain/bottle refill stations and water-saving plumbing faucets at various locations including City Yard, City Hall, and CSC (Customer Service Center); direct the Finance Director to appropriate the revenue and expenditure funds in the amount of $5,000.00; authorize the City Manager o r designee to sign or execute grant documentation; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-31)
9. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: MAIN STREET AND FOURTH STREET SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT - PHASE 2 – F2M22-53, N2M25-36
The Sewer Master Plan identifies Main Street (from Atlantic to Fourth Street), Fourth Street from Main Street to Mission Road, as deficient in capacity and recommends replacement of the existing sewer main with a larger diameter sewer main. This project will replace approximately 2,245 feet of existing 8-inch to 12-inch sewer main with 18-inch to 21-inch sewer main. The proposed project involves construction in two phases, with the first phase project on Fourth Street (from Commonwealth Avenue to Mission Road), and Mission Road (from Fourth Street to Garfield Avenue) has been completed. This project is for Phase 2, which will be on Main Street (from Atlantic Boulevard to Fourth Street) and on Fourth Street from (Main Street to Commonwealth Avenue). Plans and specifications have been prepared. Staff has reviewed the plans and found them to be consistent with the City’s standards.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids to qualified contractors for the Main Street and Fourth Street Sewer Main Replacement Project – Phase 2 with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on April 24, 2025 and opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
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10. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A MASTER PLAN FOR STREET LIGHT REPLACEMENT – F2M25-30, RFP2M25-4
The City of Alhambra owns and maintains 8,500 street lights some of which consist of series designed circuits. The series circuits are old, parts have become obsolete, and are in need of repair. The development of the Master Plan will provide a work plan for priority replacement of entire circuits, LED replacement, and an estimate of costs for construction for phasing. As part of the field work to assess the City’s current street lighting system, the consultant will be tasked with including a photogrammet ric survey to measure average lighting levels and illumination quality throughout the City.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Engineering Services for the Development of a Master Plan for Street Light Replacement, with project proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
11. ADOPTION OF THE 2025 STRATEGIC PLAN – F2M25-28, M2M25-32
The City Council, City Manager, Department Heads and Facilitator William Kelly of Kelly Associates Management Group held a Special Council Meeting for a Strategic Planning Session on March 4, 2025 to update the City’s current Strategic Plan (adop ted in April 2024). Following the meeting, staff met to review the Council’s goals and objectives and discuss strategy and status of the new and updated strategic plan ideas with detailed goals and metrics to guide staff. On March 13, 2025 , the City Counci l held a second special Council meeting to review the updated 202 5 Strategic Plan. The 2025 Strategic Plan contains six Goals, defined: Goal 1: Enhance Public Safety; Goal 2: Improve Infrastructure and Mobility; Goal 3: Create a Strong Financial Base and Strong Economic Base (Economic Development); Goal 4: Enhance Transparency and Open Governance; Goal 5: Promote Sustainability; and, Goal 6: Improve Housing Opportunities. Staff will bring updates on the 2025 Strategic Plan to the Council on a quarterly basis.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt the 202 5 Strategic Plan and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-32)
12. RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED COMPREHENSIVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE ALHAMBRA CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION – F2M25-2, R2M25-14, C87-16A, M2M25-33
In February 2025, a joint request from both Alhambra City Employees’ Association (ACEA) and Alhambra Management Employees’ Association (AMEA) was filed, requesting a unit modification. In particular, the joint request pertained to a request to move the Recreation Supervisor and Senior Services Supervisor classifications from ACEA to AMEA. Moving forward, effective March 24, 2025, the classification of Recreation Supervisor and Senior Services Supervisor shall no longer be recognized and represented by ACEA.
Recommended Action: City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt Resolution No. R2M25-14 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a revised Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alhambra and the
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Alhambra City Employees’ Association ; and, 2) Direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-33)
13. RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED COMPREHENSIVE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE ALHAMBRA
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (AMEA) – F2M25-2, R2M25-15, C2M17- 70, M2M25-34
In February 2025, a joint request from both Alhambra City Employees’ Association (ACEA) and Alhambra Management Employees’ Association (AMEA) was filed, requesting a unit modification. In particular, the joint request pertained to a request to move the Recreation Supervisor and Senior Services Supervisor classifications from ACEA to AMEA. Moving forward, effective March 24, 2025, the classifications of Recreation Supervisor and Senior Services Supervisor shall be recognized and represented by AMEA. There are no proposed changes to salary and benefits or to the class specification.
Recommended Action: City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt Resolution No. R2M25-15 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a revised Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alhamb ra and the Alhambra Management Employees’ Association ; and, 2) Direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-34)
14. RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT – WATER QUALITY,
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST – WATER QUALITY, SENIOR WATER
UTILITY WORKER, WATER PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, WATER UTILITY SUPERVISOR AND WATER UTILITY WORKER II – F2M25-2, R2M25-13
Alhambra Municipal Code Section 2.48.070 (B) provides that before a class specification becomes effective or other changes are made to the City’s Classification Plan, it shall first be approved by the City Council. As needed, staff will periodically conduct a review of class specifications to ensure that job requirements remain relevant and current. Class specifications were updated to reflect a new agency certifying necessary water certification requirements for each classification. Additionally, language in certain clas s specifications were revised to clarify that necessary certifications are required “at time of application.” No changes to the salary are proposed. Staff has discussed and reviewed the changes to the class specifications with the Alhambra City Employees’ Association (ACEA) and the Alhambra Management Employees’ Association (AMEA) and both the ACEA and AMEA are in agreement with the proposed changes.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M25 -13 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving revised Class Specifications for Environmental Compliance Assistant – Water Quality, Environmental Compliance Specialist – Water Quality, Senior Water Utility Worker, Water Production Supervisor, Water Utility Supervisor and Water Utility Worker II
15. AUTHORIZE RFP: TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND STREET LIGHT SERVICES – F2M25-31, RFP2M25-5
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The City of Alhambra owns and operates traffic signals and street lighting systems throughout the City. These systems require maintenance, and at times, emergency repairs. In an effort to efficiently maintain and upgrade the current systems, increase productivity and shorten traffic signal and street light down time, staff is seeking to obtain the services of a licensed electrical contracting firm. The current contract with Yunex expires on June 30, 2025. The prospective company will provide routine traffic signal and street light maintenance services, emergency repair services, non -emergency maintenance and new equipment upgrades and installation. Staff has prepared specifications for distribution to qualified firms.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the distribution of Request for Proposals for Traffic Signal and Street Light Services with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
16. AWARD CONTRACT: WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON CONCORD AVENUE AND MIDVALE PLACE – F2M24-68, N2M24-148, C2M25-8, M2M25-35
On January 30, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of Notice Inviting for the Water Main Replacement Project on Concord Avenue and Midvale Place. On February 27, 2025, bids were opened by the City Clerk. Nine bids were received which ranged from base bid amounts of $1,552,135.00 to $2,241,970.00. Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals Inc., submitted the lowest qualified bid at $1,552.135.00. Staff reviewed the bid submitted by Stephen Doreck Equipment Rental s Inc. and found it to be in full compliance and conformance with the project’s specifications.
Recommended Action: City Council a ward a contra ct, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Stephen Doreck Equipment Rental s Inc. for the Water Main Replacement Project on Concord Avenue and Midvale Place in an amount not to exceed $1,552,135.00; determine the Water Main Replacement Project on Concord Avenue and Midvale Place is 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. (M2M25-35)
17. AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR EMERGENCY SERVICE – F2M25-6B, C2M25-9, M2M25-36
The chiller in the Police Department’s building has failed and is no longer operational. As a result, there is currently no cooling in the building. City staff entered into an agreement with Total Environmental Management, Inc. (TEM) to provide a temporary cooling unit for the building for a minimum of sixty days in the amount of $24,600.00. The replacement of the chiller has been identified in Alhambra’s Facility Assessment Report. In addition, staff is working with a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) consultant to determine other improvement recommendatio ns. Staff has learned from some manufacturers that it could take about a year to procure the equipment. Staff is requesting the City Council approve extending the agreement with TEM for another 12 months, for an additional amount of $147,600.00.
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Recommended Action: City Council authorize an agreement , subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, with Total Environmental Management, Inc. for emergency service to provide a temporary cooling unit at the Alhambra Police Departme nt at a cost not to exceed $12,300.00 per month, or $147,600.00 for 12 months if needed; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-36)
18. AWARD CONTRACT: FRONT STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT AND ZONE CHANGE - PHASE 2 – F2M19-20, N2M24-150, C2M25-10, M2M25-37
On December 9, 2024, the City Council approved the distribution of Notice Inviting Bids for the Front Street Water Main Replacement and Zone Change Project - Phase 2. On March 6, 2025, bids were opened by the City Clerk. Eight bids were received which ranged from $2,263,102.00 to $3,018,805.00. Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals Inc., submitted the lowest qualified bid at $2,263,102.00. Staff reviewed the bid submitted by Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals Inc. and found it to be in full compliance and conformance with the project’s specifications.
Recommended Action: City Council a ward a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Stephen Doreck Equipment Rental s Inc., for the Front Street Water Main Replacement and Zone Change - Phase 2 in an amount not to exceed $2,263,102.00; determine the Front Street Water Main Replacement and Zone Change - Phase 2 be categorica lly 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. (M2M25-37)
19. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON MARENGO AVENUE – F2M24-34, C2M24-35, M2M25-38
On May 13, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to CEM Construction Corp., for the Water Main Replacement Project on Marengo Avenue in the amount of $659,105.00.
There were two authorized change orders during the project. The change orders were to remove and replace 16 -inch and 18 -inch existing valves, abandoning additional water main pipe, and various unforeseen miscellaneous items. The change order increased the total amount of the contract by $150,527.43, for a total project cost of $809,632.43. 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 to file the Notice of Completion be filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of CEM Construction Corp. for the Water Main Replacement Project on Marengo Avenue as complete in the amount of $809,632.43; direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; direct 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. (M2M25-38)
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20. AWARD ALHAMBRA JAIL SERVICES CONTRACT TO EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SECURITY, INC. – F2M25-21, RFP2M25-1, C2M25-11, M2M25-39
On January 27, 2025, the City Council authorized the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Alhambra Jail Services . On March 12, 2025, the City received three proposals. Three Polic e Department employees evaluated and ranked the responding consultants in accordance with t he criteria stated in the Request for Proposals. The proposal received from Executive Managemen t Security Inc. was ranked the highest by the review panel. The proposal met all requirements of the following evaluation criteria stated in the Request for Prop osals: quality and completeness of submitted proposal, qualifications, experience with similar types of efforts and professional references.
Executive Management Security, Inc. ranked the highest in fee proposal by submitting the lowest proposed cost and h ighest in operational plan by providing the most in -depth training.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Executive Management Security, Inc. for Alhambra jail services in the amount up to $3,833,044.80 for a five -year term with option to extend three separate one-year terms; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute said agreement and additional documentation to extend the amendment for the remainder of the contract term; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-39)
21. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PSR- PDS REVISIONS FOR THE I -10/FREMONT INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS – F2M19-32, C2M20-43, M2M25-40
Staff requests that the City Council approve a Third Amendment to the existing agreement with Kimley Horn for professional engineering services to advance the 710 Mobility Improvement Projects. The projects consist of: I-10/ Fremont Interchange Improvements; 710/I-10 Stub Arterial Conversion; I-10/Garfield Interchange Improvements; and, I-10/ Atlantic Interchange Improvements. On August 28, 2023, the City Council approved the First Amendment to the contract and the Second Amend ment was approved by the Council on March 25, 2024. This proposed Third Amendment with Kimley -Horn supplements tasks needed for Caltran’s approval of the Project Study Report for the I - 10/Fremont Avenue Interchange project. The total cost of the Third Amen dment is $118,130, which brings the contract's not -to-exceed total amount to $6,313,515.79, and extends the contract through December 31, 2027.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a Third Contract Amendment to the agreement with Kimley-Horn for professional engineering services (Contract No. C2M20- 43) for the I -10/Fremont Interchange Improvements; amend the contract by $118,130, bringing the contract’s not-to-exceed total amount to $6,313,515.79; appropriate $118,130 from Measure R; extend the contrac t through December 31, 2027; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-40)
22. TREASURER’S REPORT – F2M25-1
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Recommended Action: City Council receive and file as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for the month of February, 2025, listing all of the City's investments as of February 28, 2025.
23. MINUTES
Recommended Action: City Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes of the March 4, 2025 and March 10, 2025 special meetings of the City Council.
24. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M25-2
Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated March 24, 2025 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
25. DEMANDS - F2M25-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (256526 thru 256695) in the amount of $ 685,157.57 for the period ending February 27, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $975,181.42 for the week ending February 21, 2025; Final Check list (256696 thru 256865 and 256866 thru 256875) in the amount of $63,801.92 for the period ending March 3, 2025; Final Check List (256879 thru 256993) in the amount of $1,002,112.48 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $3,019,909.97 for the week ending February 28, 2025; and, Final Check List (256994 thru 256994) in the amount of $550.00 for the period ending March 10, 2025.
PUBLIC C OMMENT FOR NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS CONTINUED (TIME LIMITATION – 5
MINUTES PER SPEAKER)
Continuation of public comment for speakers that wish to comment on non-agendized items, but were unable to speak during the first public comment period . Please note that while the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action unless the matter appears as an item on a forthcoming agenda.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M25-7
Each Co uncilmember at his/her discretion may address the Council and public on matters of general information and/or concern, including announcements and future agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council is scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
N O T I C E
Agenda Items: Copies of the staff reports or other written documentation relating to the items listed on this agenda are on file with the City Clerk in Alhambra City Hall, located at 111 South First Street, Alhambra, California, and are available for inspection during regular office hours, Monday through
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Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m . or please call (626) 570 -5090. If you would like to sign -up to receive the City Council meeting agenda and staff reports packet, please visit the City’s website at www.cityofalhambra.org and you will be able to submit your email address on t he homepage to the subscription service. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5(b), materials related to agenda items for regular meetings of the Alhambra City Council that are distributed less than 72 hours prior to that meeting, will be made available for public inspection at the Alhambra City Clerk’s Office.
Broadcast of Meeting: A live video stream of each Council meeting is available through the City’s website. The regular meetings of the Alhambra City Council are recorded and are broadcast on Charter Channels 3 and 182 at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Mondays following the meeting.
Recordings are also available for viewing by the public on the City of Alhambra’s website, at the Alhambra Public Library and, upon appointment, in the City Clerk’s Office.
Americans with Disabilities Act: If you require special assistance to participate in any City meeting (including assisted listening devices), please contact the City Clerk's Office at (626) 570 -5090.
Notification of at least 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Translation Services Requests: If you require translation services in order to participate in a meeting please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 570-5090. All requests for translation services shall be made by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to the City Council meeting. If translation is not requested by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to the City Council meeting, staff will try to accommodate the request if possible.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK