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Unofficial until approved by the
Alhambra City Council
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
April 14 , 2025
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6:0 6 p.m., on Monday, April 14, 2025, the Alhambra City Council met in the Council Chambers of Alhambra City Hall.
PRESENT: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
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, Principal Planner McCurley, Director of Public Works and Utilities Ahlen, Chief of Police Kennedy, Chief of Fire Department Ragusa, Director of Library Services LohGuan, Director of Human Resources Ko, Manager Analyst Alvarez, Public Information Specialist Rodriguez
FLAG SALUTE : Mayor Lee
LEE: Mayor Lee read the City ’s Mission Statement as follows: 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.
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.
LEE: Mayor Lee requested that Council move the ceremonial presentations to before Public Comment in order to present the commendations to the students earlier, given that it was a school night.
CEREMONIALS
1. PROCLAMATIONS – F2M25-3
A. The Alhambra City Council ratified the action of Mayor Lee in proclaiming April 25, 2025 as ARBOR DAY in Alhambra. Mayor Lee presented the Arbor Day proclamation to Director of Parks & Recreation Michael Macias.
B. The Alhambra City Council ratified 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 was mailed to the Peace Over Violence Organization.
2. COMMENDATIONS: YOUNG ENTREPRENUER PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS – F2M25-3 Mayor Lee and the Alhambra City Council wished to commend the participants in the Young Entrepreneurship Program hosted by the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce and the Alhambra 2 4-14 -25
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 juniors and seniors, aiming to foster the next generation of business leaders. All of the Young Entrepreneur Program participants and volunteers were to be congratulated for inspiring the community with her original business ideas. Mayor Lee presented commendations to the Young Entrepreneur Program participants. The participants and volunteers were as follows:
SOPHIA WISSMANN-CORNEJO
DORA LAM
YUYING LIANG
HANNAH HOU
AMBER KUO
KEIRA CHANG
KRISTINE SY
ANGELINA YIP
DIVYA SAHA
City Attorney MONTES clarified that although many people were present to speak regarding the fireworks issue, the item was not on the agenda as an actionable item. R ather it was listed under Council communications for the City Council to vote on a future presentation and discussion as a formal agenda item. He further clarified that any speakers wishing to speak on this topic would be called upon during Public Comment for Non- Agendized Items.
Mayor LEE recognized the numerous speakers and children present on a school night. She requested C ouncil allow for caregivers with children be permitted to speak first to allow them to leave first.
Vice Mayor MALONEY suggested speaker time be reduced to three minutes to accommodate the numerous speakers during the allotted 30 minutes for Non- Agendized Items.
Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER supported the suggestion, and Councilmember WANG further suggested that the Mayor use her discretion to allow for more time if speakers had prepared for 5 minutes of speaking time.
Mayor LEE announced that speaking time would be 3 minutes and speakers could request to extend their time to 5 minutes if necessary. Mayor LEE recognized speakers who were supervising children, and called them to speak first.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS – F2M25-4
The following people spoke against a ban on the use and sale of safe and sane fireworks:
1) John Seligman , representing Alhambra American Little League, 1700 Midwickhill Dr. 2) Genevieve Urquidi , representing Alhambra High School Moor Band Boosters, 709 N. Electric Ave. 3) Mike Mackintosh , representing Alhambra High School Football, 400 S. Meridian Ave. 4) Jeffrey Storey , representing the Knights of Columbus Alhambra Council #2431, 1005 Westmont Dr.
5) Dr. Marcia Wilson , 213 Stockbridge Ave.
6) John Kelly, representing TNT Fireworks , 555 N. Gilbert, Fullerton 7) Mark Trulson , representing Alhambra High School Band and Athletics, 1110 S. Charles Terrace 8) Ralph Mondragon , representing Alhambra American Legion Post 139, 24 N. Stoneman Ave. 9) Ernest Mistrik , representing American Legion, 24 N. Stoneman Ave. 10) Halen Tsang , representing Alhambra High School Moors Football Team 11) Marco Vasquez , representing Alhambra High School Moors F ootball 12) Michael Alexander Jones , representing the American Legion, 200 N. 5th St. 3 4-14 -25
Public Comment received via email and on file in the City Clerk ’s office:
The following people wrote against a ban on the use and sale of safe and sane fireworks:
1) Jesse Saucedo
2) Christina Kraft
3) Karina Chicas
4) Dennis C. Revell, representing Revell Communications and TNT Fireworks
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, N2M2 5-39 , O2M2 5- 4844, R2M25-18
Principal Planner McCURLEY delivered a staff report and presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk ’s office. This was 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 was also requested to amend the City of Alhambra Official Zoning Map and General Plan Land Use Map, respectively, to address inconsistencies, mapping errors, and prior recommendations of the Planning Commission . This Zoning Code clean-up include d both proposed amendments and additions.
Proposed amendments consist ed of revisions to existing sections of the A lhambra M unicipal C ode (AMC) , while the proposed additions would incorporate entirely new sections into the AMC. The nature of and reasoning for each proposed amendment and addition c ould 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 were a combination of these five categories. For example, the section on Accessory Dwelling Units was 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 would impose new use regulations and would be consistent with Urgency Ordinance No. O2M23-4818, which directed s taff 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 was briefly described in a table, which include d a breakdown of the categories applicable to each amendment or addition.
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 were incorporated into Ordinance No. O2M25-4844. 4 4-14 -25
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 was not subject to further review environmental review because: (1) it would not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15060(c)(2); (2) there was no possibility that this Ordinance or City Council Resolution would have a significant effect on the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)); and (3) the Ordinance and City Council Resolution, by itself, d id not constitute a “project ” as defined in section 21065 of the Public Resources Code and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15378). It could be seen with certainty that there was no possibility that this Ordinance and City Council Resolution would have a significant effect on the environment.
Open Public Hearing: Mayor Lee opened the public hearing.
Public Comment:
1) Lewis McCAMMON , 105 N. Cordova St., discussed the Zoning Code update and further discussed sections pertaining to mobile food vending. He requested information regarding other cities ’ standards.
2) Marie Therese LOPEZ, via Zoom , discussed sections pertaining to mobile food vending and requested clarification regarding health requirements.
Close Public Hearing: After receiving public comment, Mayor Lee closed the public hearing.
Discussion : Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER discussed the amendment to provisions related to inclusionary housing. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER and Principal Planner McCURLEY discussed the provisions related to firearms sales within a 600 -foo t buffer as opposed to 1,000 -foot . buffer to sensitive receptor uses in industrial zones. Vice Mayor MALONEY thanked staff for continuing to review and revise the Zoning Code as necessary.
Councilmember MAZA and Ms. McCURLEY discussed provisions related to mobile food vendors such as operational standards for mobile food vendors including health standards, operation of vendors in the public right of way and proximity to restaurants, and the permit process. Mr. MAZA and Ms. McCURLEY also discussed provisions related to ADUs such as setback elimination requirements for home additions. Councilmember WANG and Ms.
McCURLEY discussed the Planning Commission revisions 1, 2, and 3. Mayor LEE, Ms.
McCURLEY , and City Attorney MONTES also discussed mobile food vendors versus sidewalk food vendors. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER and Ms. McCURLEY continued to discuss sensitive receptor uses and buffers for firearms sales.
Action Taken : City Council:
1. Conduct ed a public hearing to receive public testimony;
2. Determined to include all of the Planning Commission ’s recommendations and direct ed 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 PROVISIONS, 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
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which ordinance shall return for a second reading and adoption at the next City Council meeting on April 28 , 202 5 ;
3. Adopt ed 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
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: WANG, MALONEY, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PRESENTATIONS
4. APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC CALMING GUIDELINES AND SPEED HUMP POLICY – F2M24-33 , M2M25-53
Bahman JANKA, Principal Traffic & Transportation Engineer with Transtech Engineers, delivered a PowerPoint presentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk ’s Office. 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 requests 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 to 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 documents are outlined in Director of Public Works & Utilities ’ April 14, 202 5 staff report the for the Council ’s consideration and approval.
Public Comment:
1) Erin MALONEY , 823 N. Marguerita Ave., discussed the traffic situation on her street and the hazards faced by pedestrians.
2) Paul THORTON , 928 N. Electric Ave., thanked Council for the stop sign that was installed and continued to discuss his concerns with the presentation regarding the criteria to determine the installation of speed bumps. He requested more input from residents to be considered as a rebuttal to traffic studies.
3) Diane LIEU , 627 N. Marguerita Ave., spoke regarding speeding cars on her street and the need for speed bumps. She requested an appeal process for residents. She urged Council to adopt a comprehensive policy as soon as possible.
4) Gina GARCIA , 819 N. Marguerita Ave., discussed the positive changes to her street as well as the continued hazards experienced on her street. She went on to express concern with the approval process and the high threshold of support. She also expressed concern with the lack of timeline for the process and the amount of discretion exercised by staff over the installation of speed humps. She requested data from studies be available to the public and that the public 6 4-14 -25
provide input on the rest of the plan. She also requested a city-wide survey regarding pedestrian and traffic safety.
5) Dick MEYER , 824 N. Marguerita Ave., requested speed humps on his street and requested the approval threshold be lowered. He also discussed the need for an appeal process. 6) Lewis McCAMMON , 105 N. Cordova St., supported the previous speakers ’ comments and discussed other areas in the city which needed consideration. He referred to previous city-wide traffic studies and the lowered speed limits. He suggested painting the speed limits on the street itself. He also suggested more reflective tape on stop sign poles to increase visibility as well as flashing stop signs.
7) Veronica ALVAREZ suggested moving to level 3 in her neighborhood and discussed the hazards on her street. She went on to discuss speed related crashes and traffic incidents in Alhambra from a 2020 study. She supported speed humps in residential areas. 8) Oscar AMARO, via Zoom, discussed traffic issues in his neighborhood such as speeding, traffic stunts, crashes into walls or trees, collisions into parked cars, and not stopping at stop signs.
He discussed the hazards to pedestrians. He went on to discuss the lack of response from past councils and supported speed humps, and traffic circles. He requested that all educational materials related to the traffic policies be translated into multiple languages, Council reduce the threshold of approval to 67.6%, add an appeal process for residents, and explore the installation of speed cameras in residential areas. He asked if the Transportation Commission had reviewed the plan.
9) Henry AVILES , via Zoom, spoke in favor of the speed humps and requested additional information regarding the administrative review board, the role of Transtech , and the role of the Transportation Commission. He questioned the high threshold of approval and the added bureaucracy. He also requested information about a previous request he made for traffic stop signs at Hellman, Ross, and Westmont.
Public Comment received via email and on file in the City Clerk ’s office:
1) Eric Garcia wrote to express his concerns regarding the draft Traffic Calming and Speed Hump Policy.
2) Gerry F agoaga wrote to express her concerns regarding the draft Traffic Calming Guidelines and Speed Hump Policy.
Discussion: Councilmember WANG and Mr. JANKA discussed the layers of traffic calming, the levels which have already been implemented on certain streets, and the process for those residents to request their level be increased. Ms. WANG and Mr. JANKA clarified points regarding requirements for speed humps and which methods required collision reports. They also discussed which methods would be more effective in reducing speeds such as edge lines, and solar powered electronic speed limit signs. Ms. WANG and City Manager BINNQUIST discussed the Traffic Division staffing in the Police Department .
Councilmember MAZA stated that while Council would support the highest levels throughout the City, that due to the cost Council would have to prioritize certain areas immediately. He discussed sections of District 2 by Almansor Park and the complaints from residents. Mr.
MAZA and Mr. JANKA discussed temporary speed humps which could be installed on a trial basis and the estimated costs associated. Mr. JANKA also clarified estimated costs of asphalt speed humps.
Vice Mayor MALONEY supported the policy as a draft but made suggestions for improvements such as combining the speed hump policies, clarifications be made to the approval process, informational flow charts be provided for clarity, and all information be provided in multiple languages. He went on to discuss the petition process and suggested it take place after 7 4-14 -25
meeting other criteria first. He suggested minimizing staff discretion and that the process be more data driven. He referred to previous comments regarding traffic collision standards and suggested clarification be provided for methods which would meet design standards. Mr.
MALONEY also discussed Step 3 with Mr. JANKA and suggested moving solar powered speed limit signs and flashing stop signs to a lower tier given their relatively lower cost. Mr.
MALONEY went on to discuss Steps 1 and 2 which have already been implemented in other areas of the City, and suggested that if issues continue d on those streets that they be considered for higher steps. Mr. MALONEY and Mr. JANKA further discussed the 85 th percentile critical speed threshold and Mr. JANKA provided clarification. Mr. MALONEY supported Mr. Maza ’s suggestion of temporary rubber speed bumps. Mr. MALONEY suggested approval thresholds be lowered to a super majority of 67%, that renters be allowed to provide input, and that responses from emergency responders be incorporated as part of the process. Mr. MALONEY and Mr. JANKA discussed the role of the Transportation Commission in the approval process. Mr. MALONEY further discussed issues surrounding Vision Zero improvements. Mr. JANKA , Mr. MALONEY, and City Attorney MONTES continued to discuss the petit ion process, the inclusion of renters in the petition, and the possibility of a n intermediary petition.
Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER suggested many of the items from Level 2 be downgraded to Level 1 for a more expedited process, that the approval threshold be lowered to 60%, that the 1 2- month time frame be removed, and discussed review of past studies by Active SGV to apply to Marguerita Ave. She suggested continuing to seek out grant funding for projects. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER suggested expedited processing and increased community engagement with the Transportation Commission. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER and Mr. JANKA discussed protected right hand turns and no turn on right policies and the process for each. They also discussed the recommended heights of speed humps.
Mayor LEE referred to Mr. Montes and Mr. Maloney ’s discussion of an intermediary petition and further suggested a preliminary scheduled meeting between interested residents and staff before commencing the process. She agreed with lowering the approval threshold to 67%.
Ms. LEE and Mr. JANKA discussed the time between studies conducted in areas which did not meet criteria. Ms. LEE suggested lowering it to 3 years and Council discussed her suggestion with clarification from Mr. JANKA and Mr. MONTES regarding the appeal process and the process to upgrade the level of mitigation.
Ms. WANG stated that this process was an investment in changes that were a priority for the community to address concerns. She noted that this ongoing process was not a small undertaking and showed the commitment of the City to take a huge step forward. She discussed the cost of installing speed humps including materials, installation, consultant contracts, and all areas of staff administration. She discussed the search for funding sources and the need for creativity. She suggested that if there was enough community demand for the installation of speed humps, that the City could look towards public fundraising. She stressed that funding availability should not be a requirement for implementation, but that fundraising could be considered. Ms. Wang also discussed the ways in which traffic and speed mitigation could be achieved through sustainable infrastructure designs which could also work towards city goals of more greenspace and tree cover through sustainability measure funding.
She encouraged collaboration between departments to think about ways to achieve both goals. She went on to discuss the enforcement of traffic laws and the capacity of the Traffic Division to monitor speeding. She suggested staff explore contract services for speed enforcement as well as technological methods for enforcement. She requested that staff bring the item back for discussion to address the following points of Council discussion: a better process that is easier to navigate for the community including flow charts or infographics, clarify the various levels and the evaluation process, change the approval percentage to 67%, include renters in the petition approval process , better define the role of the Transportation Commission, balance the petition process to accommodate the interest of the community and 8 4-14 -25
formal studies conducted by staff to meet criteria, and provide flexibility to reevaluate the effectiveness of implemented traffic measures.
Mayor LEE and Mr. MONTES discussed Council ’s direction with regards to review by the Transportation Commission. Council agreed that the Transportation Commission could review a revised set of Guidelines if their next meeting aligned with the next Council meeting. Ms.
BINNQUIST, Mr. MONTES, and Mr. MALONEY discussed the meeting schedule. Ms.
BINNQUIST proposed an additional s pecial meeting to discuss topics of budget funding for strategic plan goals, economic development, review the reserve policy, and review the current budget.
Action Taken : City Council directed the Transportation Commission further review the draft Traffic Calming Guidelines to consider Council ’s comments and that staff return with revised guidelines at a future Council meeting. No further action was taken. ( M2M25-53 ) RECESS & RECONVENE : Mayor Lee called for a brief recess at 10: 04 p.m. and the meeting resumed with all Councilmembers present at 10:18 p.m.
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
City Attorney MONTES delivered a staff report. 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 made 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, increase d some of the CUPCCAA thresholds: the $60,000 threshold was raised to $75,000 and the $200,000 threshold was raised to $220,000. An adjustment to these thresholds was necessary to come into compliance with CUPCCAA. Additionally, changes to similar thresholds for other contracts was recommended for consistency, in the same manner that was recommended when Ordinance No. O2M24-2837 was originally adopted. The second recommended area for amendment to the AMC relate d to false alarm fees. Under the AMC, after 3 false home alarms within a year, fees were charged for additional responses. The code provide d 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 recommend ed deleting the provision providing such discretion to City staff.
Discussion : Councilmember WANG discussed the ordinance, supported the changes overall, and discussed contract thresholds being adjusted with amendments with City Manager BINNQUIST. Ms. WANG suggested adding transparency measures for contracts under $75,000 to be reported to Council and the public. Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER agreed with Ms. Wang ’s suggestion and motioned to approve the ordinance and Ms. Wang ’s suggestion regarding a contracts report being brought to the City Council to increase transparency .
Action Taken : City Council introduced for first reading Ordinance No O2M25-4845 :
An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending Chapters 3.36, 3.38, and 3.40 9 4-14 -25
concerning bidding and contracting thresholds due to amendments to CUPCCAA, and Section
9.74.060 concerning false alarms
which the Ordinance would return at the next regular meeting for consideration and adoption by the City Council ; and, directed staff to provide a contracts report to the City Council to increase transparency.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 6 – 2 1 )
All items listed under the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item No. 9, 10, 16, and 17 , were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion .
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 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.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council accept ed the work of Tom ’s Construction for the Almansor Park Gymnasium Exterior Painting Project as complete in the amount of $97,800.00; direct ed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct ed the Finance Director to release the 5 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 Council ’s action. ( M2M25-41 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MAZA, MALONEY, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 met and conferred regarding the language proposed as a temporary provision in the existing APOA 10 4-14 -25
Comprehensive MOU and reached agreement. Authorization to temporarily overhire by an additional two (2) Police Officers, for a total of authorized overhire of four positions in Police Officer, would ensure the Department ’s staffing levels would remain stable during this time of transition.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M25-16 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a Revised Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Police Officers ’ Association that include d a provision for a temporary increase and overhire of Police Officers for a limited duration within the existing MOU contract period; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-42 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MAZA, MALONEY, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
8. AUTHORIZE RFP: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER SERVICES FOR THE ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY CENTER – F2M25- 32 , RFP2M25- 6
The Alhambra Community Center Project aim ed 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 would 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 intend ed to hire a construction manager for the “CM Multi-Prime ” project delivery of the Alhambra Community Center project. The Multi-Prime method differ ed 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 c ould reduce the project's cost. The City would secure the services of a multi-prime construction manager to deliver the Project in a timely and cost-effective manner. The construction manager would 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 would be completed on schedule and within budget. Sealed Proposals would be due no later than 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the Parks and Recreation Department.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council authorize d staff to circulate a Request for Proposals to contract for Construction Manager Services for the Alhambra Community Center Project; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MAZA, MALONEY, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 11 4-14 -25
(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 completed Phase 2 (Historic Resources Survey) and 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 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 exceeded what was included in the scope of services under the original contract. As such, a request to amend the contract was 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 was an amount not to exceed $40,860.
Public Comment : Lewis McCAMMON , 105 N. Cordova St., spoke in favor of the item.
Discussion: Councilmember MAZA and Director of Community Development HO discussed the contract amendment and the reason for the additional costs.
Action Taken : City Council approve d Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C2M22-53 with Historic Resources Group (HRG) for the development 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M25-43 )
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 was a summary of the services the Chamber of Commerce would provide 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 for 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 was 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 ed the same as the previous contract. 12 4-14 -25
Public Comment: Lewis McCAMMON , 105 N. Cordova St., spoke in support of the Chamber of Commerce but questioned the City ’s contract and the use of public funds given the times when the Chamber would lobby certain projects before the City Council.
Discussion: Councilmember MAZA supported the contract and spoke to the Council ’s continued support of Chamber activities and economic development. He discussed the ways in which the Chamber supports the City as ambassadors to outside businesses.
Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER called upon John BWARIE, CEO of the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the upcoming programs and projects the Chamber has planned for the coming year which further economic development and promotion of the community. Mr. BWARIE discussed the Lunar New Year Celebration and other celebrations for other cultures such as Black History Month and Latino Heritage Month. Mr. BWARIE also discussed the Chamber ’s cooperation with the Chinatown Service Center.
Councilmember MALONEY discussed the evolution of the City ’s relationship with the Chamber of Commerce and the ways in which the City outsources certain services to the Chamber given their unique position to represent the community. He stated that there were ways in which the City had to be aware of in their relationship with the Chamber and supported the events put on by the Chamber and the way the Chamber highlights local restaurants. He supported the contract as well as the review of the contract every two years.
Councilmember WANG discussed the provisions of the contract for the City reimbursing the Chamber of Commerce as well as the Chamber budget for events . Ms. WANG went on to speak of the importance of the Chamber and its work on behalf of the business community and economic development for the City. Ms. WANG and Mr. BWARIE also discussed immigrant owned small businesses and the ways the Chamber has provided support and resources . Ms. WANG and Mr. BWARIE discussed membership within the Chamber as well as resources or services provided to non-members. They also discussed the weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports the Chamber provides to staff and Council.
Mayor LEE discussed the importance of transparency when using taxpayer money to fund a non-profit. She stated that she supported the businesses and the events hosted by the C hamber of Commerce, but added that she could not support funds for the Chamber Central Information Office given that it was a non-profit and not part of the government. Ms. LEE went on to review the contract and listed activities which she stated were part of the Chamber ’s internal operations and not City operated or owned. Ms. LEE and Director of Community Development HO discussed the Chamber ’s invoices to the City. Ms. LEE agreed that there were some items which the City could reimburse the Chamber for, but continued to list items and expenditures which she did not support. Ms. LEE and Mr. BWARIE continued to discuss provisions related to Chamber sponsored and Chamber hosted events such as the Rose Court Luncheon and the treatment of City Council at the events. Ms. LEE stated that she would only approve the contract with provisions related to Item 4 and 5 and the reimbursement for events, provided the City Council has approval over the reimbursements and input at least two weeks prior to the event regarding the program, seating, and speakers . She further suggested that for full government transparency, all invoices shall be submitted to the City for full reimbursement and none of the invoices should contain anything related to salaries, utilities, rent, or any overhead to maintain Chamber offices. Ms. LEE made a motion to approve with her changes, but having received no second, the motion failed.
Mr. MAZA motioned to approve the contract as written, which was seconded by Ms.
ANDRADE-STADLER. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER commended Mr. Bwarie and the Chamber for the programs in collaboration with the Alhambra Unified School District such as the LIFT students and the Young Entrepreneur P rogram.
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Mr. MALONEY acknowledged Ms. Lee ’s desire for greater transparency and stated that the level of detail provided by the Chamber for such a contract was warranted. He stated the he was comfortable with the evolution of the contract. Ms. WANG also responded to Ms. Lee ’s concerns regarding transparency and more Council input. She spoke to the availability of the Chamber office and its ability to provide additional information to the community about the City and the business community. She went on to discuss the ways the Chamber would support the City ’s goals of economic development.
Action Taken : City Council approved the execu tion of 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-44 )
Vote: Moved: MAZA Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: WANG, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes : LEE
Absent: NONE
11. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR THE ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY TRANSIT SERVICES RIDERSHIP STUDY – F2M25-16, K2M24-380, M2M25-45 On October 21, 2024, 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 feedback 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.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d 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 d the City Manager to execute the amendment ; and , direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-45 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MAZA, MALONEY, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 Council 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 was 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. 14 4-14 -25
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-46 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MAZA, MALONEY, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
13. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF ONE SKID STEER LOADER FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARMENT – F2M25-6 B, C2M25- 13 , M2M25-47
The 2024-25 budget included replacing one skid steer loader. Staff sought 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 equipment with related attachments and technology. Sourcewell awarded contract # 011723 to Caterpillar contract on May 24, 2023 - a contract that would not expire until April 17, 2027.
Per the Sourcewell bid specifications, heavy construction equipment with related attachments could be purchased. Staff recommend ed purchasing one skid steer loader utilizing this option.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council award ed 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 ed 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M25-47 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MAZA, MALONEY, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 sought 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 heavy construction equipment with related attachments and technology. Sourcewell awarded contract # 011723 to Caterpillar contract on May 24, 2023 – a contract that would not expire until April 14, 2027. Per the Sourcewell bid specifications, heavy construction equipment with related attachments could be purchased.
Staff recommend ed purchasing one front wheel loader utilizing this option.
Discussion: None.
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Action Taken : City Council award ed 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 ed 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M25-48 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MAZA, MALONEY, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council accept ed 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 ed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct ed the Finance Director to release the 5% retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-49 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MAZA, MALONEY, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 PROGRAM 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 would receive $2,027,000 in multipl e years to implement the remaining design and construction components of the project. The project was expected to be completed by April 2027. The District require d an official resolution by the City 16 4-14 -25
Council which provides authority to execute the Transfer Agreement and includes language for authorization of yearly addendums for multiple years of SCW funding.
Discussion : Councilmember MAZA thanked staff for their hard work to procure grant funding. Councilmember MALONEY spoke in support of the project and discussed the long- term planning for the project. Mr. MALONEY discussed the division of traffic lanes on West Main Street and emphasized the need to incorporate space for bike lanes.
Action Taken : City Council approve d 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 ed authorizing Resolution No.
R2M25-17 entitled: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra approving the Transfer Agreement between the City of Alhambra and the Los Angeles 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 ed and authorize staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M25-51 )
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 were underway. Construction was estimated to begin in summer 2025. Appropriations were needed for the continued implementation of the project and to seek reimbursement for the UGG-funded activities.
Discussion: Councilmember MALONEY spoke in support of the project and discussed the long -term planning for the project. Mr. MALONEY included Item No. 17 in his comments regarding Item No. 16.
Action Taken : City Council accept ed 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 d the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related to grant implementation; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. (M2M25-52 )
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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18 . MINUTES
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council review ed and approve d as submitted the Minutes o f the March 10, 2025 regular meeting of the City Council.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MAZA, MALONEY, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
19 . 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 April 14 , 2025 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MAZA, MALONEY, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
2 0 . DEMANDS - F2M2 5 -1
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d 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, 0 97,532.53 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 .
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MAZA, MALONEY, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
2 1 . 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 18 4-14 -25
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 202 4 Annual Military Equipment Report, which summarize d equipment deployments and purchases during the 2024 calendar year and the Police Department ’s updated policy , which contain ed 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 were 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 202 4 . Additionally, the Department conducted an internal audit and determined that there were no violations of the military equipment use policy .
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council, by one motion, t ook the following actions:
1. Declare d introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M2 5-4843 : 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 d 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. ( M2M2 5- 50 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MAZA, MALONEY, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS CONTINUED – F2M25-4 1) Lewis McCAMMON , 105 N. Cordova St., discussed the passing of former Alhambra Police Officer Lloyd Glick who died at age 101. He went on to discuss fireworks, his childhood recollections, the sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks as a fundraiser for community groups, his childhood recollection of fundraising for the Boy Scouts, and concerns regarding air quality from fireworks. 2) Jennifer HUNG, spoke via Mandarin translator from the Language Network, and discussed housing issues related to the low income housing project in Alhambra on Chapel Avenue . She also discussed her previous issues with her neighbor and the involvement of the Alhambra Police Department. She stated that she applied for the low income housing in Alhambra but was denied.
She questioned other new residents who were accepted, questioned the City ’s use of third party contractors and questioned the fairness of the City ’s Housing Department. 3) Brian OTIS supported Mr. McCammon ’s statements regarding fireworks fundraising sales.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M2 5 -7 A. Councilmember Andrade-Stadler removed her agendized request that the City Council agendize a discussion to consider banning safe and sane fireworks. 19 4-14 -25
B. Mayor Lee wishe d to request that the City Council agendize a discussion of limiting use of fireworks to July 4 th . She further requested discussion of limiting the sale of fireworks to a few days before July 4 th . Her request received no support from Council.
Councilmember WANG noted the difference between Safe and Sane Fireworks and illegal fireworks and stated that she did not support a ban against Safe and Sane Fireworks. Ms. LEE and City Attorney MONTES discussed the current ordinances addressing the sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks and the California State Fire Code banning illegal fireworks. Councilmember MALONEY cited email communications which provided a draft ordinance. Councilmember MAZA thanked the public speakers regarding this issue. He stated that he would like to have an agendized discussion regarding illegal fireworks and requested further information from staff regarding technology to assist Police in addressing illegal fireworks. He voiced his support for the sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks by community groups. Mayor LEE expressed her concerns with Safe and Sane Fireworks and requested further educational efforts for the safe handling and disposal of Safe and Sane Fireworks.
Mayor LEE announced upcoming City events including the 2025 State of the City address, Arbor Day celebration, 2025 Neighborhood Clean-up Event, and the Eco Fair.
ADJOURNMENT : At 11:50 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, April 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK
by
BRIANNA LAMB MCCARTHY
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK