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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 28, 2025
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Alhambra is dedicated to responsive, creative leadership and quality services, ensuring desirable neighborhoods and a supportive business environment, while being sensitive to the diversity of our community.
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Addressing the Council:
In person: Section 2.04.210 of the Alhambra Municipal Code establishes the procedures for addressing the Council. Any person wishing to address the Council during the meeting should complete a Speaker Request Card and submit it to the City Clerk so the City Council knows you wish to speak . When called upon by the presiding officer, please step to the podium.
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Remarks are limited to 5 minutes; however, the presiding officer may either extend or reduce the maximum time to such period of time as the Council may determine.
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Enforcement of Decorum : The Chief of Police, or his/her designee, s hall be Sergeant -at-Arms of the Council meetings. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall carry out all orders and instructions given by the presiding officer for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum at the Council meeting.
Persons Authorized to be Within Rai l: No person, except City official or their designees, shall be permitted within the rail in front of the Council Chamber without the express consent of the Council.
Agenda Tracking Numbers: All numbers listed in bold after the title of each Agenda item are City Clerk tracking numbers that are used for filing and research purposes.
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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
Adjourned Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, 111 South First Street
April 28, 2025
5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL: Maza, Maloney, Wang, Andrade-Stadler, Lee
FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Lee
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: We acknowledge that the land on which we are gathered is the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. We seek to prioritize respect for the historic culture and contemporary presence of the native peoples throughout California, especially in the greater Los Angeles/Alhambra area. We come with respect and gratitude for the Gabrielino/Tongva people who still consider themselves the caretakers of this land. It is through their examples that we 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.
PRESENTATIONS
1. STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS – F2M25-16
Mayor Lee will provide insight on the current state of the City and the progress that has been made over the past year.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file the informational report.
2. HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE – F2M23-70
The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is a federally required document that guides our community in making decisions and developing policies to reduce or eliminate risks to life and property. The plan identifies the types of hazards that threaten our com munity, evaluates our vulnerability to those threats, and outlines a strategy to reduce or eliminate the risk posed by those threats. The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires that a community have an approved hazard mitigation plan to be eligib le to apply for and
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receive certain types of FEMA hazard mitigation funds. The City of Alhambra is currently in the process of developing its first Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. This presentation aims to inform the City Council on the Local Hazard Mitigati on Plan development process, including key phases, public engagement efforts, and next steps.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file the informational report.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 3 – 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.
3. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR ALHAMBRA CITY HALL,
ALHAMBRA POLICE DEPARTMENT, ALHAMBRA CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY, FIRE STATION 71 & VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES – F2M22-45, C2M22-41, M2M25-54
On June 27, 2022, the City Council awarded a custodial services contract for various City facilities to Commercial Building Management Services . The contract amount was for $2,263,583.47, commencing August 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027. The contract has been amended twice since award – first to change services and second to reflect a chance in company name and ownership. Amendment No. 3 is to correct Sections 4 (Fee) and 8 (Time). Although the compensation for FY 2025-26 and 2026-27 were already included in the total award, the breakdown of costs was not added in the agreement. Sect ion 4, therefore, is being amended to state that compensation to contractor shall be in an amount not to exceed $464,972.93 for FY 2025-26 and $481,246.96 for FY 2026-27. Section 8 is being amended to state that the term of the agreement is for a period of five years with an option to extend the contract for two one-year terms, as was originally approved. Currently, there is no need to execute a contract extension. All other provisions remain unchanged.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a contract amendment to Contract No.
C2M22-41, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and the City Attorney, to clarify language in the existing agreement for custodial services ; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the amendment; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-54)
4. RENEWAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ALHAMBRA
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (AUSD) FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS FOR FY 2025-26 – F2M20-57, C2M20-37, M2M25-55
Both the Alhambra Police Department and AUSD believe that the continuation of the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program will further the goal of maintaining a safe school environment for students and staff. The existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AUSD for an SRO Program expires on June 30, 2025. Renewing this MOU provides police officers to the District during the academic school year calendar through June 30, 2026. AUSD will reimburse the City for services in an amount not to exceed $488,340.00 annually.
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Recommended Action: City Council approve that certain Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding 2025-2026 with the Alhambra Unified School District on file in the City Clerk’s Office as Contract No. C2M20 -37 to continue the School Resource Officer Program for Fiscal Year 2025-26, contingent upon entry into a reimbursement agreement for the cost of such services with AUSD ; authorize the Chief of Police to execute the Renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding; and, direct staff to undertake the step s necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-55)
5. SECOND CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (ACMS) FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD SERVICES AND REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SUMMER SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD SERVICES – F2M22-62, C2M23-90, M2M25-56
On November 13, 2023, City Council awarded a contract to All City Management Services (ACMS) for the School Crossing Guard Program for an 18 -month period through June 2025 in the amount not to exceed $630,262.08. On May 13, 2024, the City Council approved the First Amendment to the agreement with ACMS for an additional $68,652.80 and entered into a Reimbursement Agreement with the Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD) for summer school crossing guard services. Staff is requesting to amend the contract with ACMS to extend the contract to July 31, 2026 and thereby increase the contract by $451,990.56 for a grand contract total of $1,150,905.44 to continue the school crossing guard program. An estimated $26,772.96 of the amended costs are subject to AUDS reimbursement.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a second amendment to the contract with All City Management Services (C2M23 -90) for a total amendment amount not to exceed $451,990.56 and a grand contract total of $1,150,905.44, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; extend the contract to July 31, 2026, contingent on a Reimbursement Agreement with the Alhambra Unified School District for the cost of summer school crossing guard services; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute such documents; and, authorize staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-56)
6. RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED COMPREHENSIVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE ALHAMBRA POLICE OFFICERS’
ASSOCIATION (APOA) – F2M25-2, R2M25-19, C87-16C, M2M25-57
At the April 14, 2025 Council meeting, the City Council received community input regarding traffic related concerns. In response and moving forward, the Traffic Division within the Police Department will include the addition of Traffic Investigator category.
Currently, the Traffic Division is comprised of motorcycle officers, thus this new category will allow for an officer in a patrol vehicle. The Traffic Investigator’s duties will include patrolling, investigating accidents, hit and run and driving under the influence accident s, and traffic related crimes. City staff and APOA representatives reached agreement on Special Assignment language for this Traffic Investigator position and it is reflected in the proposed revised MOU. There is no financial impact as the existing budget is appropriately funded to allow for this position within the Traffic Division of the Police Department.
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Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M2 5-19 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 includes a provision for a Special Assignment – Traffic Investigator category; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-57)
7. AWARD CONTRACT: 2025 USDA SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM – F2M25-25, N2M25-18, C2M25-15, M2M25-58
On February 24, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids for the 2025 Summer Food Service Program. Staff included the following food vendors in the bidding process: Food Service Outreach, Inc., San Gabriel Unified School District, JA Food Service, Leo’s Meals, Preferred Meals, Good Heart Catering, School Nutrition Plus, Inc., Unity Meals, Bamboo Island Catering, and Everytable. On April 17, 2025, the City Clerk received one bid for the program in the amount of $95,942.00. The bid received by School Nutrition Plus, Inc. is the lowest responsive bid.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract to School Nutrition Plus, subject to the final language approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, in the amount of $95,942 .00 for the 2025 Summer Food Service Program; and , direct staff to take the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-58)
8. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
FOR THE BURKE HERITAGE PARK AND MARENGO YARD STORMWATER CAPTURE PROJECT – F2M21-63, C2M24-36, M2M25-59
On May 13, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract for Engineering Design Services for the Burke Heritage Park and Marengo Yard Stormwater Capture Project in the amount of $784,299. As the design elements progressed, a project site meeting was called to examine current site conditions. During the meeting, the City identified necessary improvements at the Marengo Yard, which include: stormwater pollutio n prevention elements such as repaving the yard entry area; enhancements to the existing construction material staging area, as well as upgrading the property line (security) fence with a steel tubing fence; installing a remote access gate; and upgrading t he perimeter lighting.
Discussions also included upgrading the existing onsite restroom facilities. This amendment covers the increased costs to prepare plans and specifications (architectural, topographic surveying), additional project management, and construction support for the proposed Marengo Yard improvements.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an amendment to the contract C2M24- 36 with CWE for Engineering Design Services for the Burke Heritage Park and Marengo Yard Stormwater Capture Project, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to increase the contract amount by $127,872.00; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-59)
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9. AWARD CONTRACT: ALHAMBRA LIT CROSSWA LK TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES PROJECT – F2M22-56, N2M24-151, C2M25-16, M2M25-60
On December 9, 2024, the City Council authorized the distribution of a Notice of Inviting Bids for the Alhambra Lit Crosswalk Traffic Control Devices Project. On February 27, 2025, the City Clerk received and opened three bids for the Project ranging from $1,990,425.85 (California Professional Engineering, Inc.) and $2,494,717.15 (CT&T Concrete Paving Inc.). Staff reviewed the bids and found the bid received from California Professional Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $1,990,425.85 to be the lowest responsible bid. California Professional Engineering, Inc. has the necessary licenses to complete the work and has conducted similar scale projects in surrounding cities.
Recommended Action: City Council award contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to California Professional Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $1,990,425.85 for the Active Transportation Project (ATP) Lit Crosswalk Traffic Control Device Project; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-60)
10. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: LIFE ASSIST INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF DISPOSABLE MEDICAL SUPPLIES – F2M20-6B, C2M20-20, M2M25-61
On June 8, 2020, the City Council awarded a contract to Life Assist for the purchase of disposable medical supplies in the amount not to exceed $90,000 annually. The contract is due to expire on June 30, 2025. Life Assist has agreed to continue their service for an additional two-year term. Due to an unforeseen rise in essential purchases and with the rising costs of medical supplies, the entire contract has been spent for FY 2024 -25. A contingency in the amount of $35,000 is required to continue to the necessary purchases for the remainder of this fiscal year. The Fire Department would like to continue to work with Life Assist. Pursuant to Alhambra Municipal Code Chapter 3.36.080 (E), the City Council may, by majority vote, waive the purchasing procedures to fit a specific purchase.
In this case, the contract extension provides maintaining high -quality service, product inventory and availability despite industry shortages. Therefore, staff recommends the City Council award the two-year contract extension and waive the bid process.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an amendment to the contract between the City of Alhambra and Life Assist Inc. (C2M20-20) for an additional amount of $35,000 to reflect a not to exceed amount of $125,000 per year an d extend the contract for an additional two -year term, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; authorize additional appropriations to satisfy upcoming fiscal year budget expenditures related to this contract; and, direct s taff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-61)
11. AWARD CONTRACT: 2024 CDBG ADA RAMP PROJECT – F2M25-26, N2M25 -20, C2M25-17, M2M25-62
On February 24, 2025, the City Council authorized circulating a Notice of Inviting Bids for the 2024 CDBG ADA Ramp Project. On March 27, 2025, the City Clerk received 5 bids
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ranging from base bid amounts of $430,575.00 (TVR Construction Engineering) to $503,000.00 (Carter Enterprises Group DBA Pavement Rehab Co.). TVR Construction Engineering (TVR) submitted the lowest bid. However, during the bid evaluation process it was discovered that TVR failed to submit a completed subcontractor list as required by the Notice of Inviting Bids. Therefore, the bid from TVR was deemed non-responsive. The second lowest bidder, CJ Concrete Construction, Inc., was deemed the lowest bidder.
According to Public Contract Code, the award is based on the lowest base bid. In addition to the Base Bid amount, CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. submitted $158,400.00 under the Alternative Bid Schedule for 8 additional locations and asphalt repair. Staff reviewed the bids and found the bid received from CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. in the amount of $638,125.00 to be the lowest responsible bid. CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. has the necessary licenses to complete the work and has conducted similar scale projects in surrounding cities.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. in the amount of $638,125.00 for the 2024 CDBG ADA Ramp Project; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-62)
12. AWARD CONTRACT: FY 2023 -2024 SB1 STREET REHABILITATION PRO JECT – F2M23-38, N2M24-153, C2M25-18, M2M25-63
The FY 23-24 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project is located in the northeast area of the City.
The project consists of residential streets within the Lindaraxa Park Historic Neighborhood and Bean Tract Historic Neighborhood . The City Council approved the circulation of a Notice Inviting Bids on December 9, 2024. On February 27, 2025, the City Clerk received 6 bids ranging from $3,085,000.00 (Hardy & Harper) to $4,049,153.00 (Toro). Staff reviewed the bids and found the bid received from Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $3,085,000.00 is the lowest responsible bid. Hardy & Harper, Inc. has the necessary licenses to complete the work and has conducted similar scale projects in surrounding cities.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $3,085,000.00 for the FY 23 -24 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-63)
13. AWARD CONTRACT: ALLEY REHABILITATION PROJECT (AREA A - PHASE II) – F2M25-27, N2M25-21, C2M25-19, M2M25-64
On February 24, 2025, the City Council authorized circulating a Notice of Inviting Bids the for the Alley Rehabilitation Project (Area A / Phase II). On April 3, 2025, the City Clerk received 4 bids ranging from base bid amounts of $738,535.00 (Kalban, Inc.) to $1,087,287.60 (DASH Construction Company). According to Public Contract Code, the award is based on the lowest base bid. In addition to the Base Bid amount, Kalban, Inc. submitted $238,250.00 under the Alternative Bid Schedule A for the East/West alley south of Ramona Road between Westminster Avenue and Garvey Avenue. Staff reviewed the
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bids and found the bid received from Kalban, Inc. in the amount of $976,785.00 to be the lowest responsible bid. Kalban, Inc. has the necessary licenses to complete the work and has conducted similar scale projects in surrounding cities.
Recommended Action: City Council award contract , subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Kalban, Inc. in the amount of $976,785.00 for the Alley Rehabilitation Project (A rea A/Phase II) ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-64)
14. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF ONE UTILITY TRUC K FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – F2M25-6A, C2M25-20, M2M25-65
The 2024-25 Fiscal Year Budget included funding for replacing one Utility vehicle. Staff have located and solicited quotes for on e Ford F-250 utility truck. This is to replace an older, less fuel -efficient, high-mileage vehicle. Pursuant to the City Council’s authority under Alhambra Municipal Code Section 3.36.080(E), the City Council may dispense with further procedures and enter into a contract when it meets a specific purchase need. In this instance, staff intended to secure the utility truck under cooperative purchase through Sourcewell at a cost of $78,449.71. Ford of Long Beach, however, has a vehicle in stock and quoted the City the price of $67,635.57. Staff recommends issuing Ford of Long Beach a contract to purchase the new Ford F-250 utility truck.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Ford of Long Beach for the purchase of one new Ford F -250 Utility Truck in an amount not to exceed $67,635.57; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-65)
15. TREASURER’S REPORT – F2M25-1
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for the month of March, 2025, listing all of the City's investments as of March 31, 2025.
16. MINUTES
Recommended Action: City Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes of the March 24, 2025 regular meeting of the City Council; and, the March 24, 2025 and April 17, 2025 special meetings of the City Council.
17. 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 28, 2025 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
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18. DEMANDS - F2M25-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (257465 thru 257633 and 257634 thru 257642) in the amount of $63,451.92 for the period ending April 1, 2025 ; Final Check List ( 257643 thru 257643 ) in the amount of $ 275.00 for the period ending April 2, 2025 ; Final Check List ( 257644 thru 257775 ) in the amount of $930,707.00 for the period ending April 3, 2025; Final Check List (9344 thru 9363) in the amount of $1,134.89 for the period ending April 8, 2025; and, Final Check List ( 257776 thru 257924 ) in the amount of $ 878,510.09 for the period ending April 10, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $ 2,216,603.18 for the weeks ending March 28, 2205 and April 4, 2025.
19. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE 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
Staff requests that the City Council declare i ntroduced for second reading and adopt an Ordinance 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. Periodically amendments are needed to the A lhambra 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 the $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 recommended 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. The City Council gave first reading to this ordinance at the April 14, 2025 Council meeting.
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its second reading and adopt the following ordinance entitled:
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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20. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN UPDATED AB 481 POLICY FOR THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT BY THE ALHAMBRA POLICE DEPARTMENT – F2M22-41, O2M25-4843
Staff requests that the City Council declare introduce d for second reading and adopt an Ordinance implementing AB 481 by approving an updated policy for the use of military equipment by the Alhambra Police Department . 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 milit ary equipment is available for use. Alhambra’s 202 4 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. The City Council gave first reading to this ordinance and approved Alhambra Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Report set forth in the Chief of Police’s April 14, 2025 report per the requirements under Assembly Bill 481 at the April 14, 2025 Council meeting.
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its second reading and adopt 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
21. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF 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 – F2M20-24, O2M25-4844
Staff requests that the City Council declare introduced for second reading and 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. This Zoning Code clean-up includes both proposed amendments and additions. Proposed amendments consist of revisions to exist ing 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
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Allowances & Regulations. Some of the proposed amendments and additions are a combination of these five categories. For example, the secti on on Accessory Dwelling 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 spe cific 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 dated April 14, 2025 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. The City Council gave first reading to this ordinance at the April 14, 2025 Council meeting.
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its second reading and adopt the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M25-4844: 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
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 th at while the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action unless the matter appears as an item on a forthcoming agenda.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) F2M25-7
Each 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.
CEREMONIALS
22. PROCLAMATION: OLDER AMERICANS MONTH – F2M25-3
Ratify the action of Mayor Lee in proclaiming the month of May, 2025 as OLDER AMERICANS MONTH in Alhambra. Mayor Lee will present the Older Americans Month proclamation to Director of Parks & Recreation Michael Macias.
23. COMMENDATIONS: OUTGOING COMMISSION MEMBERS – F2M25-3, F2M25-29
The City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Alhambra, wishes to recognize the City’s outgoing Board and Commission members for their outstanding and dedicated service to the City of Alhambra. Mayor Lee will present the Certificates of Service to the following:
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STEVE PLACIDO
Transportation Commission
BILL VALLEJOS
HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee
KERRY SITU
Board of Library Trustees
CALIMAY PHAM
Planning Commission
MATTHEW RUTZEN
Civil Service Commission
OMAR GALICIA
Transportation Commission
TATIANA HERNANDEZ
Youth Commission
JASON QUACH
Youth Commission
MIKE KOSKI
Parks & Recreation Commission
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council is scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
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Agenda Items: Copies of the staff reports or other written documentation relating to the items listed on this agenda are on file with the City Clerk in Alhambra City Hall, located at 111 South First Street, Alhambra, California, and are available for inspection during regular office hours, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m . or please call (626) 570 -5090. If you would like to sign -up to receive the City Council meeting agenda and staff reports packet, please visit the City’s website at www.cityofalhambra.org and you will be able to submit your email address on the homepage to the subscription service. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5(b), materials related to agenda items for regular meetings of the Alhambra City Council that are distributed less than 72 hours prior to that meeting, will be made available for public inspection at the Alhambra City Clerk’s Office.
Broadcast of Meeting: A live video stream of each Council meeting is available through the City’s website. The regular meetings of the Alhambra City Council are recorded and are broadcast on Charter Channels 3 and 182 at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Mondays following the meetin g.
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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Notification of at least 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Translation Services Requests: If you require translation services in order to participate in a meeting please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 570-5090. All requests for translation services shall be made by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to the City Council meeting. If translation is not requested by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to the City Council meeting, staff will try to accommodate the request if possible.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK
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