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Unofficial until approved by the
Alhambra City Council
MINUTES
Adjourned Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
April 28, 2025
5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 5:10 p.m., on Monday, April 28, 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, 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, Battalion Chief Lawrence, Assistant Chief of Police Fuentes 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.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS – F2M25-4
Shuang CHEN expressed her concerns regarding electro-magnetic radiation (EMR) attacks that she experienced on multiple occasions. She discussed the criminals who attacked her, her mother, and the toll the attacks have taken.
PRESENTATIONS
1. STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS – F2M25-16
Mayor Lee provide d insight on the current state of the City and the progress that were made over the past year. Ms. LEE presented the State of the City Address. A copy of the presentation is on file in the City Clerk ’s office.
MALONEY : Vice Mayor Maloney left Council Chambers at 5:17 p.m. and returned at 5:20 p.m.
Discussion : None.
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Action Taken: City Council received and filed the informational report.
2. HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE – F2M23-70
Battalion Chief LAWRENCE delivered a staff report. Rob FLANER, from Black & Veatch, delivered a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk ’s office. 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 identifie s the types of hazards that threaten our community, 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 eligible to apply for and receive certain types of FEMA hazard mitigation funds. The City of Alhambra has been in the process of developing its first Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. This presentation aim ed to inform the City Council on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan development process, including key phases, public engagement efforts, and next steps.
Public Comment : Albert VIERA, 1218 S. Marguerita Ave., requested a project to connect local gardeners, especially residents who do not have a yard or area to garden, with homeowners who would like to learn about gardening.
Discussion : Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER and Mr. FLANER discussed the upcoming community meetings and the issues specific to each Council district. Ms.
ANDRADE-STADLER suggested sending the survey to the school district in order to gain more responses particularly from residents who speak other languages. She also requested more information regarding risk assessment from CalFire.
Vice Mayor MALONEY discussed the hazards presented and further discussed risks presented by fire, earthquake, and extreme heat. He also expressed hope that the Sustainability Plan would help mitigate some of the hazards as a result of climate change. Mr.
MALONEY and Mr. FLANER discussed the detailed maps which would be presented at the upcoming community meetings.
Councilmember MAZA and WANG thanked Mr. Flaner for the report. Ms. WANG and Mr.
FLANER discussed the process to develop the plan as well as the strategies to address them.
Mr. FLANER discussed the ways in which the plan was developed to be a dynamic document which could be changed as other policies or programs may affect it in the future and also discussed the presentation of the strategic actions of the plan at the community meetings. Ms.
WANG and Mr. FLANER discussed opportunities for regional collaboration to address hazards which may impact City boundaries and discussed the potential for multi-jurisdictional planning.
Ms. WANG and Mr. FLANER next discussed procuring funding sources for the priorities established by the plan. Ms. WANG and Mr. FLANER also discussed ways in which the plan would address equity priority groups and identifying socially vulnerable groups in the community. Ms. WANG supported Ms. Andrade-Stadler ’s suggestion to reach out to the school district for more responses.
Mayor LEE and Mr. FLANER also discussed grant opportunities to procure emergency supplies for residents. Ms. LEE went on to discuss public shelter sites identified in the Emergency Operational Plan with Battalion Chief LAWRENCE. They also discussed the provisions of the Emergency Operational Plan to procure and distribute emergency supplies.
Battalion Chief LAWRENCE stated that the Emergency Operational Plan was also due for an update after the development of the Hazard Mitigation Plan. 3 4-28-25
Action T aken : City Council received and filed the informational report.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 3 – 21)
All items listed under the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item No. 11 and 12, were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion.
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 was 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. Section 4, therefore, was 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 was amended to state that the term of the agreement was for a period of five years with an option to extend the contract for two one-year terms, as was originally approved. Currently, there was no need to execute a contract extension. All other provisions remain ed unchanged.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d 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 d the City Manager or designee to execute the amendment; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M25-54 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 d that the continuation of the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program would 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 would expire on June 30, 2025. Renewing this MOU would provide police officers to the District during the academic school year calendar through June 30, 2026.
AUSD would reimburse the City for services in an amount not to exceed $488,340.00 annually.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d that certain Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding 2025-2026 with the Alhambra Unified School District on file in the City Clerk ’s 4 4-28-25
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 d the Chief of Police to execute the Renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-55 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 requested 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 would be subject to AUDS reimbursement.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d 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 ed 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 d the City Manager or designee to execute such documents; and, authorize d staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M25-56 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 would include the addition of Traffic Investigator category. Currently, the Traffic Division is comprised of motorcycle officers, thus this new category would allow for an officer in a patrol vehicle. The Traffic Investigator ’s duties would include patrolling, investigating accidents, hit and run and driving under the influence accidents, and traffic related crimes. 5 4-28-25
City staff and APOA representatives reached agreement on Special Assignment language for this Traffic Investigator position and it was reflected in the proposed revised MOU. There was no financial impact as the existing budget was appropriately funded to allow for this position within the Traffic Division of the Police Department.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M25-19 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-57 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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. was the lowest responsive bid.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council award ed 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 ed staff to take the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-58 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 d : stormwater pollution 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 6 4-28-25
access gate; and upgrading the perimeter lighting. Discussions also included upgrading the existing onsite restroom facilities. This amendment cover ed the increased costs to prepare plans and specifications (architectural, topographic surveying), additional project management, and construction support for the proposed Marengo Yard improvements.
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council approve d 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-59 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
9. AWARD CONTRACT: ALHAMBRA LIT CROSSWALK 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. ha d the necessary licenses to complete the work and has conducted similar scale projects in surrounding cities.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council award ed 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M25-60 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 was due to expire on June 30, 2025. Life Assist 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 was spent for FY 2024-25. A contingency in the amount of $35,000 was required to continue to the necessary purchases for the remainder of this fiscal 7 4-28-25
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 provide d maintaining high-quality service, product inventory and availability despite industry shortages. Therefore, staff recommend ed the City Council award the two-year contract extension and waive the bid process.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d 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 and extend the contract for an additional two-year term, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; authorize d additional appropriations to satisfy upcoming fiscal year budget expenditures related to this contract; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M25-61 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 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. had the necessary licenses to complete the work and has conducted similar scale projects in surrounding cities.
Public Comment: Lewis McCAMMON , 105 N. Cordova St., discussed the funding for the project and expressed concern using CDBG funds for projects other than housing. Mr.
McCAMMON also discussed the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken: City Council awarded 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, directed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-62 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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12. AWARD CONTRACT: FY 2023-2024 SB1 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT – F2M23-38, N2M24-153, C2M25-18, M2M25-63
The FY 23-24 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project was located in the northeast area of the City.
The project consist ed 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 was the lowest responsible bid. Hardy & Harper, Inc. ha d the necessary licenses to complete the work and has conducted similar scale projects in surrounding cities.
Public Comment:
1) Lewis McCAMMON , 105 N. Cordova Ave., discussed the project at 801 E. Main and the ways it could potentially affect the SB1 project. He also requested staff review addressing issues on nearby streets.
2) Bertha RIVERA discussed additional streets which needed improvements, discussed the need to notify surrounding neighbors of street improvement projects, and discussed the impact of large construction trucks in residential areas.
Discussion: Mayor LEE and City Manager BINNQUIST discussed the notification process for street improvement projects. Ms. LEE requested additional information. Councilmember WANG supported Ms. Lee ’s suggestion, and further requested that the project manager include notification programs in the contract.
Action Taken: City Council awarded 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, directed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-63 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 bids and found the bid received from Kalban, Inc. in the amount of $976,785.00 to be the lowest responsible bid. Kalban, Inc. ha d the necessary licenses to complete the work and has conducted similar scale projects in surrounding cities.
Discussion: None.
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Action Taken : City Council award ed 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 (Area A/Phase II); and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M25-64 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
14. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF ONE UTILITY TRUCK 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 located and solicited quotes for one Ford F-250 utility truck. This was 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 recommend ed issuing Ford of Long Beach a contract to purchase the new Ford F-250 utility truck.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council award ed 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-65 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
15. TREASURER ’S REPORT – F2M25-1
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council receive d and file d as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for the month of March, 2025, listing all of the City's investments as of March 31, 2025.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
16. MINUTES
Discussion: None.
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Action Taken : City Council review ed and approve d 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.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
17. 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 28, 2025 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
18. DEMANDS - F2M25-1
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d 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.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 request ed that the City Council declare introduced 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 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. 11 4-28-25
O2M24-4837 which implement ed 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 would be charged for additional responses. The code provide d that the Police Chief, may waive those fees. This level of discretion was 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.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council declare d introduced for its second reading and adopt ed 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
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 request ed that the City Council declare introduced 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 military equipment is available for use. Alhambra ’s 2024 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 d 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 12 4-28-25
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.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council declare d introduced for its second reading and adopt ed 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
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 request ed 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 included both proposed amendments and additions. Proposed amendments consisted of revisions to existing sections of the Alhambra Municipal Code (AMC), while the proposed additions would incorporate entirely new sections into the AMC. The nature of and reasoning for each proposed amendment and addition could be classified by five general categories: 1.) Clarification; 2.) Consistency; 3.) Compliance with State laws/Federal laws; 4.) Typographical & Formatting; and 5.) Use Allowances & Regulations. Some of the proposed amendments and additions are a combination of these five categories. For example, the section on Accessory 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 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.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken: City Council declared introduced for its second reading and adopted 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 13 4-28-25
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 Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS CONTINUED – F 2M25-4 Lewis McCAMMON , 105 N. Cordova St., discussed the recent passing of Pope Francis, his life, and his dedication to service in Gaza. He went on to discuss the conflict in Gaza. Mr. McCammon also discussed the history of the occupation of Saigon and the My Lai Massacre.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M25-7 Mayor LEE announced upcoming city events such as the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Alhambra Park and announced the circulation of the Summer 2025 Leisure Guide. Ms. LEE reported on her attendance at Los Angeles Mayor Bass ’s home to discuss the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
She reported on the ways in which local cities could seek to participate in the event.
CEREMONIALS
22. PROCLAMATION: OLDER AMERICANS MONTH – F2M25-3
The City Council ratified the action of Mayor Lee in proclaiming the month of May, 2025 as OLDER AMERICANS MONTH in Alhambra. Mayor Lee presented the Older Americans Month proclamation to Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation Brie Houghton.
23. COMMENDATIONS: OUTGOING COMMISSION MEMBERS – F2M25-3, F2M25-29 The City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Alhambra, wished to recognize the City ’s outgoing Board and Commission members for their outstanding and dedicated service to the City of Alhambra. Mayor Lee presented the Certificates of Service to the following:
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
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OMAR GALICIA
Transportation Commission
JASON QUACH
Youth Commission
MIKE KOSKI
Parks & Recreation Commission
ADJOURNMENT : At 7:03 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, May 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK
by
BRIANNA LAMB MCCARTHY
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK