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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
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ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, 111 South First Street
April 14, 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 Gabriel ino/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.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS (TIME LIMITATION S: 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 been 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 Act, the City Council cannot take action unless the matter appears as an item on a forthcoming agenda.
CEREMONIALS
1. PROCLAMATIONS – F2M25-3
A. Ratify the action of Mayor Lee in proclaiming April 25, 2025 as ARBOR DAY in Alhambra. Mayor Lee will present the Arbor Day proclamation to Director of Parks & Recreation Michael Macias.
B. Ratify the action of Mayor Lee in proclaiming April 30, 2025 as DENIM DAY in Alhambra as a part of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The proclamation will be mailed to the Peace Over Violence Organization.
2. COMMENDATIONS: YOUNG ENTREPRENUER PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS – F2M25-3
Mayor Lee and the Alhambra City Council wish to commend the participants in the Young Entrepreneurship Program hosted by the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce and the Alhambra Foundation. The Young Entrepreneurship Program was designed to support high school students in Alhambra in their journey to turn innovative ideas into viable businesses. The Program provides grants and mentorship opportunities for high school
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juniors and seniors, aiming to foster the next generation of business leaders . All of the Young Entrepreneur Program participants and volunteers are to be congratulated for inspiring the community with her origina l business ideas. Mayor Lee will present commendations to the Young Entrepreneur Program participants . The participants and volunteers are as follows:
SOPHIA WISSMANN-CORNEJO
DORA LAM
YUYING LIANG
HANNAH HOU
AMBER KUO
KEIRA CHANG
KRISTINE SY
ANGELINA YIP
DIVYA SAHA
PUBLIC HEARING
3. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT AMD -24-02 MAKING GENERAL CLARIFYING UPDATES TO THE CITY’S ZONING CODE AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AMD-25-01 AMENDING THE CITY’S ZONING MAP; ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING GENERAL PLAN MAP AMENDMENT AMD-25-02 AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP; AND DETERMINE THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA – F2M20-24, N2M25-39, O2M25- 4844, R2M25-18
This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M25-39 for the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider a City-initiated application for a Zoning Text Amendment AMD-24-02 amending various sections of the Alhambra Municipal Code on zoning and adding various sections to the Municipal Code to address new State legislation, eliminate inconsistencies, clarify ambiguous provisions, correct typographical and formatting errors, and modify use allowances. A Zoning Map Amendment AMD -25-01 and General Plan Map Amendment AMD-25-02 are also requested to amend the City of Alhambra Official Zoning Map and General Plan Land Use Map, respectively, t o address inconsistencies, mapping errors, and prior recommendations of the Planning Commission . This Zoning Code clean -up includes both proposed amendments and additions.
Proposed amendments consist of revisions to existing sections of the Alhambra Municipal Code (AMC), while the proposed additions would incorporate entirely new sections into the AMC. The nature of and reasoning for each proposed amendment and addition can be classified by five general categories: 1.) Clarification; 2.) Consistency; 3.) Compliance with State laws/Federal laws; 4.) Typographical & Formatting; and 5.) Use Allowances & Regulations. Some of the proposed amendments and additions are a combination of these five categories. For example, the section on Accessory Dwell ing Units is proposed to be amended to comply with State law, clarify applicable development standards, and impose new regulations pertaining to the Accessory Dwelling Unit uses. Similarly, the addition of a new section identifying specific standards for Firearms Sales uses will impose new use regulations and will be consistent with Urgency Ordinance No. O2M23 -4818, which directed staff to provide the City Council with options for additional regulations for such uses. In Attachment 1 of the staff report for this item, each proposed amendment and addition is briefly described in a table, which includes a breakdown of the categories applicable to each amendment or addition.
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At their March 17, 2025 regular meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendments and additions in Ordinance No. O2M25 -4844 and Resolution No. R2M25 - 18, and adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 25 -02 (Attachment 5 of the staff report) by a vote of 9 -0 (Commissioner Mojarro was absent), recommending the City Council approve Zoning Text Amendment AMD-24-02, Zoning Map Amendment AMD-25- 01, and General Plan Map Amendment AMD -25-02, with four minor revisions to the Zoning Text Amendment. The minor revisions recommended by the Planning Commission are listed in Planning Commission Resolution No. 25-02 and have been incorporated into Ordinance No. O2M25-4844.
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of this Ordinance and City Council Resolution under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). This Ordinance and City Council Resolution is not subject to further review environmental review because: (1) it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15060(c)(2); (2) there is no possibility that this Ordinance or City Council Resolution will have a significant effect on the environment (14 Cal. Code R egs. § 15061(b)(3)); and (3) the Ordinance and City Council Resolution , by itself, do not constitute a “project” as defined in section 21065 of the Public Resources Code and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15378). It can be seen with certainty th at there is no possibility that this Ordinance and City Council Resolution may have a significant effect on the environment.
Recommended Action: City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public testimony;
2. Determine which of the Planning Commission’s recommendations to include and direct the City Attorney to introduce and give first reading by title only, waiving further reading to the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M2 5-4844: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA ADOPTING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT AMD -24-02,
AMENDING THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS NEW STATE
LAWS, ELIMINATE INCONSISTENCIES, CLARIFY AMBIGUOUS PRO VISIONS,
CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL AND FORMATTING ERRORS, AND MODIFY USE ALLOWANCES, AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AMD -25-01, AN AMENDMENT
TO THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
which ordinance shall return for a second reading and adoption at the next City Council meeting on April 28, 2025;
3. Adopt Resolution No. R2M25-18 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN MAP AMENDMENT AMD -25-02, AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP
PRESENTATIONS
4. APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC CALMING GUIDELINES AND SPEED HUMP POLICY – F2M24-33, M2M25-53
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On October 28, 2024, the Council received a presentation and information regarding Traffic Calming with examples on the type, design, and placement of traffic calming devices which are determined based on the road classification, desired traffic speed, and type of traffic issues along the roadway. To better serve Alhambra residents, staff drafted a policy to help guide traffic re quests received from the community. Traffic requests will first go through an Administrative Review of existing conditions and collision analysis to determine if a request warrants additional traffic investigation. Level 1 measures may include, non -physical or minor changes to the roadway environment, education, and enforcement. Level 2 may include signage, pavement markings and legends, turning movement restrictions, or commercial vehicle restrictions. Level 3 may consist of higher visibility signage with electronic or lighting components, roadway pavement warning devices such as rumble strips, and physical changes such as curb extensions, raised crosswalks, speed humps, speed cushions, and traffic circles. Staff also created a Citywide Speed Hump Policy t o help consider speed humps in residential areas and aid in controlling vehicular speed regulations. The Speed Hump Policy outlines when, where, and how speed humps are to be placed on City streets. The Traffic Calming Guidelines and Speed Hump Policy docu ments are outlined in Director of Public Works & Utilities’ April 14, 2025 staff report the for the Council’s consideration and approval.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the proposed Traffic Calming Guidelines and Speed Hump Policy, or direct staff as deemed appropriate. (M2M25-53)
5. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTERS 3.36, 3.38, AND 3.40 CONCERNING BIDDING AND
CONTRACTING THRESHOLDS DUE TO AMENDMENTS TO CUPCCAA, AND SECTION 9.74.060 CONCERNING FALSE ALARMS – F2M25-16, O2M25-4845
Periodically amendments are needed to the Alhambra Municipal Code (“AMC”) based upon changes in legislation and issues arising in implementation of the AMC. This ordinance makes amendments to the AMC in two areas. Last Fall the City Council adopted Ordinance No. O2M24-4837 which implements the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (“CUPCCAA”), allowing for more expedited contracting for public works projects. That same ordinance also adjusted the various bidding thresholds throughout the AMC for other types of contracts to make the thresholds uniform across contracts. AB 2192, which went into effect January 1, 2025, increases some of the CUPCCAA thresholds: the $60,000 threshold is raised to $75,000 and t he $200,000 threshold is raised to $220,000. An adjustment to these thresholds is necessary to come into compliance with CUPCCAA. Additionally, changes to similar thresholds for other contracts is recommended for consistency, in the same manner that was r ecommended when Ordinance No. O2M24 -2837 was originally adopted. The second recommended area for amendment to the AMC relates to false alarm fees. Under the AMC, after 3 false home alarms within a year, fees are charged for additional responses. The code provides that the Police Chief, may waive those fees. This level of discretion is called out elsewhere in the code, but typically the City Council has reserved such discretion to itself. City staff would recommend deleting the provision providing such discretion to City staff.
Recommended Action: City Council consider introducing for first reading Ordinance No O2M25-4845: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending Chapters 3.36, 3.38, and 3.40 concerning bidding and contracting thresholds due to amendments to CUPCCAA, and Section 9.74.060 concerning false alarms
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which the Ordinance will return at the next regular meeting for consideration and adoption by the City Council.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 6 – 21)
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.
6. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: ALMANSOR PARK GYMNASIUM EXTERIOR PAINTING PROJECT – F2M24-59, C2M24-61, M2M25-41
On September 23, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to Tom’s Construction for the Almansor Park Gymnasium Exterior Painting Project in the amount of $97,800. There were no change orders associated with the project. This project has been inspected by staff and all work has been completed in accordance with the City’s requirements and specifications. As such, it would be appropriate for the City Council to accept this project as complete.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of Tom’s Cons truction for the Almansor Park Gymnasium Exterior Painting Project as complete in the amount of $97,800.00; 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 5 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. (M2M25-41)
7. RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED COMPREHENSIVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE ALHAMBRA POLICE OFFICERS’
ASSOCIATION (APOA) – F2M25-2, R2M25-16, C87-16C, M2M25-42
Recruitments to fill vacancies in the position of Police Officer occur on a continuous basis.
In the past, City staff and APOA representatives have worked together in an effort to proactively address recruitment and retention matters. Previously, from 2020 to 2023, the City Council approved a temporary overhire of up to five (5) positions due to anticipated retirements and lateral transfers at various ranks. Upon the expiration of the previously agreed upon provision, City staff returned to budgeting two (2) overhires in the position of Police Officer. Most recently, City staff was again informed of expected retirements and lateral transfers within various ranks as a result of the impending retirements. City staff and APOA representatives have met and conferred regarding the language proposed as a temporary provision in the existing APOA Comprehensive MOU and have reached agreement. Authorization to temporarily overhire by an additional two (2) Police Officers, for a total of authorized overhire of four po sitions in Police Officer, will ensure the Department’s staffing levels remains stable during this time of transition.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M2 5-16 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a Revised C omprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Police Officers’ Association that includes a provision for a temporary increase and overhire of Police Officers for a limited duration within the existing MOU contract p eriod; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-42)
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8. AUTHORIZE RFP: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER SERVICES FOR THE ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY CENTER – F2M25-32, RFP2M25-6
The Alhambra Community Center Project aims to construct a 17,000 -square-foot Community Center Building on the existing Health Center site, located on 612 West Shorb Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets. The project will develop 9,000 square feet of adaptive reuse on the western portion of the existing building and construct 8,000 square feet of new building space. The City of Alhambra intends to hire a construction manager for the “CM Multi-Prime” project delivery of the Alhambra Community Center project. The Multi-Prime method differs from a general contractor given that the City contracts directly with multiple, independent prime contractors for various aspects of the project. By doing so, the City can reduce the project's cost. The City will secure the services of a multi-prime construction manager to deliver the Project in a timely and cost -effective manner. The construction manager will provide necessary input related to the project’s constructability, contractor selection, and oversight of the contractor's performance while representing the best interests of the City to ensure a quality, cost -effective project that is completed on schedule and within budget. Sealed Proposals are due no later than 5:30 p .m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the Parks and Recreation Department.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to circulate a Request for Proposals to contract for Construction Manager Services for the Alhambra Community Center Project; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary t o finalize Council’s action.
9. AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP – F2M20-51, C2M22-53, M2M25-43
On September 26, 2022, the City Council awarded a contract to Historic Resources Group (HRG) for professional consulting services in the development of Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Historic Preservation Program in an amount not to exceed $276,480. Since the award of the contract, HRG has completed Phase 2 (Historic Resources Survey) and has made substantial progress on Phase 3 (Historic Preservation Ordinance). As part of the development of the Historic Preservation Ordinance, there have been a total of five community meetings and four Historic Preservation Commission meetings, thus far. The amount of time HRG has spent preparing for these meetings as well as time spent working on revisions to the Draft Historic Preservation Ordinance and preparation of supplemental informational materials has exceeded what was included in the scope of services under the original contract. As such, a request to amend the contract is being brought forth to provide HRG with the resources necessary to complete the project in accordance with the most updated schedule. The proposed amendment to the contract with HRG is an amount not to exceed $40,860.
Recommended Action: City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No.
C2M22-53 with Historic Resources Group (HRG) for the develo pment of a Historic Preservation Ordinance (Phase 3 of the Historic Preservation Program) in an amount not to exceed $40,860 for a contract total of $317,340, subject to final language and approval by the City Attorney and the City Manager; and , direct sta ff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-43)
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10. EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025 -26 AND 2026 -27 WITH THE ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE– F2M21-43, C2M25-12, M2M25-44
The City has contracted with the Chamber of Commerce for many years to provide promotional services on behalf of the City. The services provided by the Chamber and proposed in this report support the business community, promote Alhambra, and encourage partnerships within the community. The following is a summary of the services the Chamber of Commerce will be providing under the new contract: Participate with the City to support business retention and economic development efforts including providing ombudsman assistance between prospective and existing businesses and City staff; and regularly coordinate with property owners, commercial brokers, and developers to help address vacancies; Serve as Alhambra’s central information office for the community to promote Alhambra as a destination fo r businesses, residents, tourists, and Chamber members and non -members; Provide business engagement and support including utilizing social media to promote business-to-business information; Provide special events - Alhambra State of the City and Women’s Leadership Luncheon (formerly the Rose Court Luncheon); Promote and host Alhambra’s Lunar New Year Celebration ; Develop and distribute guides, informational brochures, and digital assets including Alhambra Eats, a marketing website for dining destinations ; Provide business events and seminars to support business development and growth including Small Business Connects and Alhambra Ala Mode ; and, Work with local schools to introduce students to local businesses, entrepreneurship and career opportunities including internship opportunities.
The current contract request is increased to $144,000 due to rising costs in event coordination for the Alhambra Lunar New Year Celebration. The tasks outlined in the scope of work remain the same as the previous contract.
Recommended Action: City Council execute a contract, subject of final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce in an amount not to exceed $144,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and $144,000 for Fiscal year 2026-2027; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-44)
11. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR THE ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY TRANSIT SERVICES RIDERSHIP STUDY – F2M25-16, K2M24-380, M2M25-45
On October 21, 20 24, City staff entered into an agreement with Kimley -Horn for the Alhambra Community Transit Service Ridership Study in the amount of $59,779.58. After reviewing the draft extension of Task No. 3 of the Study, staff requested Kimley -Horn solicit more feed back from residents from seven other locations in the City using a Mandarin Chinese translator. Kimley -Horn provided a quote for $9,000.00 for the additional work.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a contract amendment with Kimley - Horn (K2M24-380) in the amount of $9,000.00 for a grand contract total not to exceed $68,779.58 for the Alhambra Community Transit Service Ridership Study, subject to final language approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney, authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-45)
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12. APPROVAL OF A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH PERFORMANCE TRUCK REPAIR, INC. – F2M21-41, C2M21-35, M2M25-46
On May 10, 2021, the City Council awarded a contract to Performance Truck Repair, Inc. for preventative maintenance and service repair for emergency fire apparatus in the Fire Department fleet in the amount of $265,000.00. On June 27, 2022, the City Counci l approved an amendment to modify the amount not to exceed $365,000.00 each year, commencing July, 2021 and terminating June 30, 2026. Due to unforeseen major apparatus repairs and the age of the fleet, it is necessary to increase the contract by an additional $100,000.00 per year to continue the necessary maintenance and repairs for the remainder of the contract.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an amendment to the contract between the City of Alhambra and Performance Truck Repair Inc. (Contract No. C2M21- 35) for an additional amount of $100,000.00 to reflect a not to exceed amount of $465,000.00 per year , subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Counci l’s action. (M2M25-46)
13. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF ONE SKID STEER LOADER FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARMENT – F2M25-6B, C2M25-13, M2M25-47
The 2024-25 budget included replacing one skid steer loader. Staff seeks to purchase the skid steer loader through a cooperative purchase agreement to replace the aging equipment. Cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code Section
3.36.080(B)(3). On January 17, 2023, Sourcewell opened four bids for the procurement of heavy construction equipm ent with related attachments and technology. Sourcewell awarded contract # 011723 to Caterpillar contract on May 24, 2023 - a contract that does not expire until April 17, 2027. Per the Sourcewell bid specifications, heavy construction equipment with related attachments can be purchased. Staff recommends purchasing one skid steer loader utilizing this option.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract to Quinn Caterpillar, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, for the purchase of one Caterpillar skid steer loader in the amount of $83,295.73; direct the Finance Director to allocate the additional funding in the amount of $23,294.73 necessary to complete the purchase from the Equipment Fund Reserves; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-47)
14. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF ONE FRONT WHEEL LOADER FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – F2M25-6B, C2M25-14, M2M25-48
The 2024/25 budget included replacing one front wheel loader. Staff seeks to purchase the front wheel loader through a cooperative purchase agreement. Cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code Section 3.36.080(B)(3). On January 17, 2023, Sourcewell opened four bids for the procurement of h eavy construction equipment with related attachments and technology. Sourcewell awarded contract # 011723 to Caterpillar contract on May 24, 2023 - a contract that does not expire until April 14, 2027. Per the Sourcewell bid specifications, heavy construction equipment with related attachments can be purchased. Staff recommends purchasing one front wheel loader utilizing this option.
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Recommended Action: City Council award a contract to Quinn Caterpillar, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, for the purchase of one front wheel loader in the amount of $212,020.63; direct the Finance Director to allocate the additional funding in the amount of $42,020.63 necessary to complete the purchase from the Equipment Fund Reserves; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-48)
15. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: MEN'S RESTROOM REMODEL AT THE ALHAMBRA CITY YARD PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING – F2M20-66, C2M24-40, M2M25-49
On June 24, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to Sanz Construction for the City Yard Public Works Building Restroom Project in the amount of $152,200.00. One change order, amounting to $13,125.00, was issued for the project to install new walls and additional plumbing. This project was inspected by staff and all work was completed in accordance with the City’s requirements and specifications. As such, it would be appropriate for the City Council to accept this project as complete and instruct the Notice of Completion be filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of Sanz Construction for the remodeling of the men's restroom at the Alhambra City Yard project as complete in the amount of $165,325.00; 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 5% 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. (M2M25-49)
16. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
ALHAMBRA AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR
THE SAFE CLEAN WATER REGIONAL PRO GRAM FUNDS FOR THE GREEN STREET DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ON MAIN STREET – F2M23-56, R2M25-17, M2M25-51
The Los Angeles County Flood Control District (District), administers the Safe, Clean Water (SCW) Program for the purpose of funding Projects and Programs to increase stormwater and urban runoff capture and reduce stormwater and urban runoff pollution in the District. The SCW Regional Program receives 50 percent of the tax revenue collected through Measure W. An application for funding the Green Street Demonstration Project on Main Street was submitted on November 27, 2023 through the SCW Regional Program. The project was included in the 2024 -25 Fiscal Year Stormwater Investment Plan which was approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The City will receive $2,027,000 in multiple years to implement the remaining design and construction components of the project. The project is expected to be completed by April 2027. The District requires an official resolution by the City Council whi ch provides authority to execute the Transfer Agreement and includes language for authorization of yearly addendums for multiple years of SCW funding.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the Transfer Agreement between the City of Alhambra and the Los Angeles Flood Control District (District) for distribution of Regional Funds through the Safe Clean Water (SCW) Program; adopt authorizing Resolution No. R2M25-17 entitled: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra approving the Transfer Agre ement between the City of Alhambra and the Los Angeles
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County Flood Control District for the Safe Clean Water Regional Program Funds for the Green Street Demonstration Project on Main Street enabling the execution of Transfer Agreement for funding in the amount of $2,027,000.00; and, direct and authorize staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-51)
17. ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY’S URBAN GREENING PROGRAM FOR THE GREEN STREET
DEMONSTRATION PROJECT – F2M22-18, M2M25-52
The City Council approved Authorizing Resolution No. R2M22 -59 enabling the submittal of an application in the amount of $3,005,040 to California Natural Resources Agency’s Urban Greening Grant Program (UGG) in December 2022. The multi -benefit project provides urban greening improvements, public education, and stormwater capture and treatment along Main Street between Fremont Avenue and Hampden Terrace. The Green Street Demonstration project was identified in the Stormwater Master Plan and completed a feasibility study and a conceptual design. Pre -construction activities including directed community outreach, planning, and engineering are underway. Construction is estimated to begin in summer 2025. Appropriations are needed for the continued implementation of the project and to seek reimbursement for the UGG-funded activities.
Recommended Action: City Council accept a grant in the amount of $3,005,040 from the California Natural Resources Agency’s Urban Greening Program; appropriate revenue and expenditure funds; authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related to grant imp lementation; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-52)
18. MINUTES
Recommended Action: City Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes of the March 10, 2025 regular meeting of the City Council.
19. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M25-2
Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated April 14 , 2025 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
20. DEMANDS - F2M25-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List ( 9334 thru 9343) in the amount of $ 542.00 for the period ending March 11, 2025; Final Check list (256995 thru 257166) in the amount of $1,409,867.65 for the period ending March 13, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,097,510.36 for the week ending March 7, 2025 ; Final Check List ( 257167 thru 257311) in the amount of $ 1,097,532.53 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $ 1,810,856.08 for the week ending March 14 , 2025; and, Final Check List ( 257312 thru 257464 ) in the amount of $1,340,021.72 for the period ending March 27, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,683,788.93 for the week ending March 21, 2025.
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21. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN UPDATED AB 481 POLICY AND APPROVAL OF ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT – F2M22-41, O2M25- 4843, M2M25-50
On April 25, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. O2M22-4803 approving a Military Equipment Use Policy (“Policy”) pursuant to assembly Bill 481 (“AB 481”). In accordance with the legislation and the Policy, a military equipment report must be submitted to the City Council annually for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use. Alhambra’s 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report, which summarizes equipment deployments and purchases during the 2024 calendar year and the Police Department’s updated policy, which contains edits to equipment and munition inventory numbers and removal of an armored personnel carrier which was initially being considered via an Urban Area Security Initiative Grant are outlined in the Chief of Police’s staff report dated April 14, 2025. AB 481 requires that the Council determine, based on the annual military equipment report submitted pursuant to Section 7072, whether each type of military equipment identified in that report has complied with the standards for approval set forth in Government Code section 7071(d). Staff reviewed Department records and determined there were no complaints or concerns reported on the use of the equipment in 2024. Additionally, the Department conducted an internal audit and determined that there were no violations of the military equipment use policy.
Recommended Action: City Council, by one motion, take the following actions:
1. Declare introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M25-4843: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra implementing AB 481 by approving an updated policy for the use of military equipment by the Alhambra Police Department
which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at the next regular Council meeting; and,
2. Approve the Alhambra Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Report set forth in the Chief of Police’s April 14 , 202 5 report per the requirements under Assembly Bill 481. (M2M25-50)
PUBLIC COMMENT 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
A. Councilmember Andrade -Stadler wishes to request that the City Council agendize a discussion to consider banning safe and sane fireworks.
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B. Mayor Lee wishes to request that the City Council agendize a discussion of limiting use of fireworks to July 4th.
Each Councilmember 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 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
N O T I C E
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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.
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LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK
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