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Unofficial until approved by the
Alhambra City Council
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
May 12 , 2025
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6:06 p.m., on Monday, May 12, 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.
CEREMONIALS
1. PROCLAMATIONS – F2M25-3
A. The Alhambra City Council ratified the action of Mayor Lee in proclaiming May 2025 as Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Alhambra.
B. The Alhambra City Council ratified the action of Mayor Lee in proclaiming June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Alhambr a.
2 . COMMENDATION: MATTHEW WONG – EDISON SCHOLAR – F2M25-3 Mayor Lee and the Alhambra City Council wish ed to congratulate and commend Matthew Wong upon receiving a $50,000 s cholarship from Southern California Edison due to his excellence in STEM-related fields and his pursuit of a career in sustainability and innovation.
Mr. Wong, a s tudent at Mark Keppel High School and a former City of Alhambra Building & Safety Department summer intern , would attend Stanford University in the fall. Mr. Wong aim ed to improve earthquake safety using his Computer Science and Geophysics d egree s to 2 5-12 -25
create modeling of ground motion during seismic events in order to help in the design of safer buildings, to prevent retrofitted structures from collapsing and to improve building plans. The City of Alhambra was pleased to congratulate Mr. Wong for his academic achievements and offer ed very best wishes for success in his future endeavors. Mayor Lee and a representative from Southern California Edison recognized Mr. Wong , who was absent.
3. COMMENDATIONS: FREMONT & NORTHRUP ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS DUAL IMMERSION PROGRAM STUDENTS – F2M25-3
Mayor Lee and the Alhambra City Council wish ed to recognize and commended the 8 th Grade Spanish and Mandarin Dual Immersion Students at Fremont and Northrup Elementary Schools upon the occasion of their completion of the Dual Immersion Program. The Dual Immersion Program educates students in both English and either Spanish or Mandarin to encourage biliteracy and the exploration of different cultures. The City of Alhambra commend ed the teachers and students participating in the Fremont Elementary and Northrup Elementary Dual Immersion Programs for their commitment and dedication to academic enrichment through bilingualism. Mayor Lee present ed the commendations to the participating students.
Discussion: Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER recognized Alhambra Unified School District Board Member Kaysa Moreno, Assistant Superintendent Janet Lees, and Fremont Elementary Principal Carly Chavez, as well as all the parents of students in the program for their hard work.
Mayor LEE spoke regarding her experience learning Spanish as a teacher as well as her own fluency in Mandarin. She discussed the importance of learning multiple languages, congratulated the students for their achievement, and encouraged them to continue practicing their languages.
Fremont 8th Grade
Dual Immersion
Spanish Students
Aiyana Blackshaw
Dominguez
Rodrigo Campos
Nayeli Cervantes-
Lombera
Dae Han Chew
Devon Deporto
Kaela Flores
Leo Fuentes
Jeanette Garcia
Mel Garcia
Katya Hernandez
Kathleen Marquez
Samantha Quinonez
Andrea Ramirez
Diego Reyes,
Miles Rios,
Leonardo Rivanis,
Nico Soto
Nayla Tovar
Ian Trang
Bruce Van Norman
Pablo Villacinda
Northrup 8th Grade
Dual Immersion
Mandarin Students
Aaron Chang Arnold
Jasmine Chang Arnold
Brandon Chau
Chloe Vannee Felhauer
Tiffany Mei Ho
Ziling Huang
Audrey Lam
Joshua Brandon Lam
Jessica Su Lee
Dereck Lin
Bruce Chenghan Lu
Iris Choi Ly
Siena Aven Vien
Nicholas Wijaya
Alexander Yu-Wei
Young
Zackary Yu-Han Young
Kaylee Zheng
Shangye Zhu
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Councilmember WANG congratulated the students and expressed her pride for the first graduates of the Dual Immersion Language Program. She spoke to the benefits of the program from not only learning another language, but also a new way of thinking from understanding cultural sensitivity. She thanked the parents and teachers in the audience as well as AUSD for supporting this new program.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS – F2M25-4
1) Rose DARENSBOURS, 2420 Capetown Ave., spoke regarding stop signs at Hellman , Ross, and Westmont. She requested flashing stop signs or better signage to assist drivers in safely proceeding through the intersection. She also stated that the street lights on Hellman were inconsistent and needed to be checked.
Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER requested that Ms. Darensbours speak with the Director of Public Works during the meeting.
2) Elsa GUTIERREZ-AVILES, 3401 Julep Place., spoke regarding traffic issues in the Alhambra Hills neighborhood. She echoed Ms. Darensbours ’ comments regarding traffic issues and also spoke regarding the increased traffic in proximity to the Interstate 10 freeway and the negative impact on the neighborhood.
3) Lola ARMENDARIZ requested all ceremonials be presented at a separate event rather than on the same agenda as a regular City Council meeting. She discussed her attendance at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting in October . She requested a flag or banner be placed at the different aspects of the Veteran ’s Memorial at Alhambra Park such as the rock and the low wall with the quote from Thomas Jefferson.
4) Sawyer BROOKS, 118 E. McLean St., spoke regarding the protection of immigrant communities within Alhambra and the threat to them under the Trump presidential administration. He requested that Council codify the Alhambra Police Department policy to not assist ICE into law. He also requested a legal defense fund, rights education, multi-language outreach, cross agency protections, and connect ion with other cities in the San Gabriel Valley. He also requested that the Alhambra Police continue to protect the community.
5) Lahiru MODITUWAHLEN, representing Community Health Alliance, spoke regarding second-hand smoke in Multi-Unit Housing. He distributed a handout to Council, which is on file in the City Clerk ’s office. He requested Alhambra consider smoking ordinances for multi-unit housing developments and invited the public to the organization ’s next event.
6) Melissa MICHELSON , via Zoom, urged the public and Council to contact Assemblymember Mike Fong ’s office regarding censorship in the classroom and teacher ’s rights under AB715.
PUBLIC HEARING S
4 . PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 RENEWAL – F2M25- 33 , N2M25-50, R2M25- 22
This was the time and place set by Notice No. N2M2 5-50 for the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider the following:
A. The Public Works Maintenance and Improvement District No. 1 - Zone A includes the downtown area only and was established to provide a source of funding to operate and maintain specialized improvements. Those improvements include d items such as decorative sidewalk planters, landscape medians, decorative sidewalk and paving and the Washington Twin streetlights. This assessment was proposed to be unchanged from the 202 4 -2 5 level; and,
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B. The Public Works Maintenance and Improvement District No. 1 - Zone B was established to fund debt service on a bond issue and ongoing maintenance and operation of the City ’s streetlights, sidewalks, curb and gutters, streets, street trees, median landscaping and municipal parking lots and structures. The work was performed by a combination of a concrete crew, a two-person electrical crew (who also maintain traffic signals), an asphalt crew, and contractors. This assessment was proposed to be unchanged from the 202 4 -2 5 level; and, C. The Public Works Maintenance and Improvement District No. 1 - Zone C was established in 1987 and includes generally those properties located on both sides of Main Street, between Atlantic and Palm, and on both sides of Palm, between Main and Commonwealth. The purpose of Zone C was to provide funding for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the public improvements, which were constructed in the Auto Row area and include the grass parkway, the feature lights between Atlantic and Olive, and the street trees. This assessment was proposed to be unchanged from the 202 4 -2 5 level.
Director of Public Works and Utilities AHLEN delivered a staff report.
Opened & Closed the Public Hearing: Mayor LEE opened the public hearing and as there was no one present who wished to speak, closed the same.
Discussion : Councilmember WANG discussed the remaining balance for the Public Works Maintenance District with City Manager BINNQUIST and City Attorney MONTES. Ms. WANG requested staff explore the use of a portion of the fund for the Streetlight Master Plan.
Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER and Mr. AHLEN discussed Zone B and the residential properties in it. Mayor LEE, Ms. WANG, and Ms. BINNQUIST further discussed the remaining fund balance which could be used for the Street Li ght Master Plan.
Action Taken : City Council adopted Resolution No. R2M2 5-22 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council ordering the renewal of the City of Alhambra Public Works Maintenance and Improvements District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 202 5 -202 6 confirming the Assessment Diagram and Assessment therefor and providing for the Assessment Levy in connection therewith renewing the Public Works Maintenance and Improvement District for the 2025-26 Fiscal year at the same rates since 1996-97; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: WANG
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
5. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME FUNDS 2025- 2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AND ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE (AI) – F2M25- 36 , N2M25-40, M2M25- 70
This was the time and place set by Notice No. N2M25-40 for the City Council to hold a public hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funding for the City of Alhambra ’s proposed 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan to receive comment pursuant to and in compliance with the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) pre-submission requirements as outlined in section 24 Part 91 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Management Analyst ALVAREZ delivered a staff report. For FY 2025 – 2026, while HUD ha d not officially notified the City of its funding allocations, the City 5 5-12 -25
c ould proceed with the hearing of its Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. Using an estimated funding amount based on the FY 2024 – 2025 CDBG and HOME allocations, the City of Alhambra anticipate d receiving approximately $834,539 in CDBG funds and $440,224 in HOME funds from HUD. If the actual FY 2025-2026 allocations for CDBG or HOME were greater or less than the estimates used, the amount for each project would be increased or decreased at the same percentage, with Admin, CHDO Reserve, and Public Services amounts (as applicable) rounded down to the nearest dollar to remain under the funding caps. The following programs were proposed for funding through CDBG and HOME during FY 2025- 2026:
Proposed Work Program (CDBG) $834,539
Administration $141,908
Fair Housing Services $25,000
Housing Rehabilitation $342,450
Code Enforcement $200,000
Public Services (Senior Case
Management) $125,181
Proposed Work Program (HOME) $440,224
Administration $44,022
CHDO (New Construction) $66,034
Housing Rehabilitation $330,168
The HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee was expected to review the Five-Year Consolidated Plan, the One-Year Annual Action Plan, and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI), however, a quorum with the HCDA could not be secured for the regularly scheduled meetings of April 1, 2025, and May 6, 2025, or for a Special Meeting of the HCDA on May 7, 2025. As a result, individual feedback from committee members was encouraged.
One comment was received. The notice for this hearing and the 30-day public review period for the 2025 – 2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025 – 2026 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) were published in the Pasadena Star-News, La Opinion, and World Journal newspapers. The documents were made available for review at City Hall, the Library, and on the City ’s CDBG Program Administration website. The public comment period was conducted from April 11, 2025 to May 12, 2025. As of the date of drafting this report, no public comments were received.
Open Public Hearing : Mayor LEE opened the public hearing.
Public Comment : Lewis McCAMMON , 105 N. Cordova St., distributed staff reports from previous City Council agendas and discussed the allocation process from HUD. He further discussed the HOME and CDBG allocations which were affected by recent federal policies.
Mr. McCammon further discussed the recommendations in the staff report. He suggested using the majority of funding for housing projects.
Closed Public Hearing : After receiving public comment, Mayor LEE closed the public hearing.
Discussion : Vice Mayor MALONEY and Mr. ALVAREZ discussed Mr. McCammon ’s comments and suggestions. Mr. ALVAREZ clarified the priority levels with HUD.
Councilmember WANG and Mr. ALVAREZ discussed the estimated funding allocation and receiving anticipated funds. Ms. WANG and Mr. ALVAREZ went on to discuss funding timelines.
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Action Taken : After receiving public testimony, the Mayor closed the public hearing an d the City Council approve d the proposed FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs, and authorize d staff to submit these plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (M2M25- 70 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: WANG
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
6. CITY VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS REPORT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 – F2M25-2, M2M25-69 Director of Human Resources KO delivered a staff report. Effective January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill 2561 added California Government Code Section 3502.3 which require d public agencies to hold a public hearing at least once per fiscal year to report on vacancy and recruitment status and retention efforts. The public hearing presentation must be made prior to the adoption of the final budget for the fiscal year. The City ha d 411 full-time positions budgeted with 20 of these positions vacant as of April 29, 2025, for an approximately 4.9% vacancy rate. A summary table showing the number of vacancies and percentage of total vacancies by each City bargaining unit and other unrepresented units was available as a part of the Director of Human Resources & Risk Management ’s May 12, 2025 staff report. AB 2561 further require d that recognized bargaining units be allowed to speak and/or make a presentation before the City Council during the same public hearing in which the agency makes its annual presentation on vacancies. All of the City ’s represented bargaining units were notified of this public hearing tonight and provided with their vacancy rate. AB 2561 also require d that during the hearing, the agency must identify any necessary changes to policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may lead to hiring obstacles. Staff had not identified any necessary changes to policies and procedures that may present obstacles in the hiring process; rather, staff identified an opportunity to allow eligible part-time/hourly employees the ability to apply for promotional opportunities by amending the Alhambra Municipal Code . Additionally, within the past 18 months, City staff adopted various strategies to address recruitment challenges and improve employee retention. Efforts include d updating class specifications to ensure job requirements are current and necessary; streamlining the hiring process for safety sensitive positions; reaching agreement with certain bargaining units to allow for a certain number of “overhires ” for vital safety sensitive positions to ensure a smooth transition of personnel with impending retirements; adjusting work schedules for more efficient operations and employee wellness; and the offering of lateral hiring bonuses for Police Officers, Firefighter/Paramedics and Police Dispatchers.
Opened & Closed the Public Hearing: Mayor LEE opened the public hearing and as there was no one present who wished to speak, closed the same.
Discussion : Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER and Vice Mayor MALONEY supported the item.
Action taken : City Council conduct ed a public hearing and receive d and file d the information presented on position vacancies in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561) - Local public employees; vacant positions. ( M2M25-69 ) 7 5-12 -25
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PRESENTATIONS
7 . APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC CALMING GUIDELINES POLICY – F2M24-33, M2M25- 76 Director of Public Works and Utilities AHLEN delivered a staff report. On April 14, 2025, the City Council received a presentation and information regarding a Traffic Calming Guidelines and Speed Humps Policy, and directed staff to make revisions to the policy. Staff will present information regarding the revisions and changes to the updated Traffic Calming Guidelines Policy. Staff attempted to hold a special meeting of the Transportation Commission on April 30, 2025 for their review and comments of the draft Traffic Calming Guidelines , per Council ’s direction, but there was not a quorum to hold the meeting, thus the policy was redirected to City Council for consideration. The Traffic Calming Guidelines Policy documents were outlined in Director of Public Works & Utilities ’ May 12, 2025 staff report.
Public Comment:
1) Henry AVILES, 3401 Julip Pl., shared concerns regarding speed humps, speed cushions, and rumble strips as level 3 traffic calming measures given that they were not recommended in the California Manual on Uniform Control Devices. He suggested that these devices should be considered as stand -alon e devices by City Council and that they should be installed by City ordinance. He went on to express concerns regarding the different levels of traffic control devices , the petition process, and cited specific sections which he felt should be addressed. 2) Lola ARMENDARIZ suggested that Council continue the item until the policy could be properly reviewed by the Transportation Commission as the previous meeting was canceled due to a lack of quorum . She went on to request additional Council study session meetings to gain additional input from the public. She further discussed the revisions made to the policy which she did not have time to review. Ms. Armendariz expressed concerns regarding the Transportation Commission er ’s not attending meetings, use of speed humps and the negative impact on traffic, lack of signage to warn drivers of changes to the road, the installation of bike lanes, and raised sidewalks. She requested additional time for public comment on non- agendized items.
3) Jennifer NG, S. Cordova St., echoed Ms. Armendariz ’s comments and expressed frustration at the lack of quorum at the last Transportation Commission m eeting. She shared concerns voiced by other members of the public such as reviewing accident records during the assessment period, negative impact on parked cars in her neighborhood due to traffic issues, and methods for conducting traffic counts. She suggested the policy consider changing narrow streets to one-way traffic.
4) Lewis McCAMMON , 105 N. Cordova St., reviewed concerns from public comment s made at previous City Council meetings and the changes to the policy. 5) Marie LOPEZ, 2821 Poplar Blvd., echoed comments expressing concerns regarding the cancelled Transportation Commission meeting. She further expressed concerns regarding the generic nature of the policy which did not consider the unique traffic conditions in various neighborhoods in Alhambra. She further discussed the traffic conditions in her neighborhood and the lack of adequate traffic devices implemented by the City. She requested additional means for receiving input from residents regarding traffic conditions. 6) Gina GARCIA , via Zoom, thanked Council for the updates made to the policy but expressed concerns regarding the lack of an appeal process. She discussed the appeal process used by 8 5-12 -25
neighboring cities, the difficulty of residents going through the process, the need for input from the Transportation Commission, questioned the restrictions placed on wider residential streets, and questioned the timeframe to request a removal of traffic devices. 7) Melissa MICHELSON , via Zoom, supported a robust democratic process driven by data to review traffic calming devices in different neighborhoods. She supported the comments of previous speakers. She discussed the contract with the Chamber of Commerce which was approved at a previous meeting and suggested reviewing the cost of the contract in favor of providing additional funds for traffic measures.
8) Diane L. , via Zoom, suggested that streets with higher complaint volume be given budgetary priority in terms of allocating traffic calming measures. She questioned terms such as “reasonable tolerances ” or “profile defamation ” should be reconsidered in favor of more technical standards or measurable criteria for staff to use. She agreed with Ms. Garcia ’s comments regarding an appeal process for residents and suggested that the Transportation Commission be required to become more actively involved in the creation of the policy and budget allocation for traffic calming measures. She emphasized the need to continue the consideration of pedestrian safety and wellness over the convenience of cars.
Discussion : Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER discussed public comment from Ms. Lopez regarding the use of existing data and complaints for specific streets to help address concerns, suggested a separate ordinance to dictate use of speed humps since they were not included in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and suggested use of Measure R funds for traffic calming devices. She further suggested continuing to seek public engagement and input from the Transportation Commission. She also requested clarification regarding staff response time for each case. Ms. ANDRADE- STADLER also commented on the need for more Police staff in the Traffic Division to support enforcement of existing traffic laws.
Vice Mayor MALONEY supported the changes made to the policy and discussed several points for which he wanted further clarification such as the review process for eligibility, the petition process, width limit of streets, and the definition of local road versus residential street to determine speed limits. City Manager BINNQUIST provided clarification regarding procedures and Bahman JANKA, Principal Traffic & Transportation Engineer with Transtech Engineers, provided clarification regarding other technical aspects. Mr. JANKA continued to discuss how the MUTCD would provide traffic engineers the guidelines for eligibility of speed hump installation but not the design levels which would be set by Council. Mr. JANKA and Mr.
MALONEY discussed the critical speed threshold criteria and the concerns of the public that the 85% cited was too high on residential streets. Mr. MALONEY discussed his suggestion to reduce threshold and Mr. JANKA provided clarification. They continued to discuss streets eligible for Level 3 after Levels 1 and 2 had been previously implemented without measurable improvement.
Mr. MALONEY and City Attorney MONTES discussed the process after the policy is adopted and Ms. Andrade-Stadler ’s suggestion of a separate ordinance for speed humps. Ms.
ANDRADE-STADLER clarified her concerns .
Mr. MALONEY suggested modifying language regarding streets which have already been through the equivalent of Levels 1 and 2 to clarify their eligibility for Level 3. He supported moving forward with the guidelines to allow for budget adjustments at the next Council meeting for the new fiscal year budget approval. He referred to public comments regarding the lack of an appeal process and suggested an appeal to City Council after a denial when there was a question about meeting criteria. He suggested that Council could consider appeals after review from the Transportation Commission. He further discussed his concerns with using traffic accidents and collision reports as criteria for speed humps and Mr. JANKA provided clarification. Mr. MALONEY reiterated that he would be happy to approve the guidelines. 9 5-12 -25
Councilmember MAZA thanked staff and the consultants for making changes requested by Council. He suggested reviewing the graphic design of the document, stressed the need to not make it overly difficult for the public to request Level 3 improvements, and supported the suggestion of adding an appeal process.
Councilmember WANG commented on the community ’s engagement with the document and stated that she appreciated their input. She offered clarification on the exclusion of speed humps from the MUTCD due to their classification as roadway design features and the engineering guidelines developed by the consultants to cover their implementation. She also addressed the speaker ’s concerns regarding the lack of input from the Transportation Commission and clarified that it was Council who recommended that the Policy go back to the Transportation Commission for additional review but that quorum was not reached at the last two meetings. She stated that Council has heard the requests of the public for urgency and that they were trying to move quickly. She stated that she felt it did not make sense for the policy to go back to the Transportation Commission at this stage. Ms. WANG referred to clarification provided for streets which had already attempted the equivalent of lower levels and could now request Level 3 under the new policy. She pointed out that this addressed the concerns raised by Ms. Andrade-Stadler for a standalone ordinance . She added that there would continue to be opportunities for the public to provide more input. Ms. WANG and Mr.
JANKA continued to discuss the differences between each Level and the intention to provide multiple options at Level 2 due to their cost effectiveness compared to methods used in Level
3. Ms. WANG stressed the need to make sure the criteria was not overly stringent and that the different levels were in balance. She agreed with Mr. Maloney ’s suggestion to provide an appeal process and echoed Ms. Andrade-Stadler ’s comments regarding the importance of traffic enforcement. She also supported using Measure R dollars in city boundaries for improvements. Ms. WANG went on to discuss Mr. Maloney ’s comments regarding the collision record and its part in the MUTCD guidelines. She suggested that staff pursue new standards to help develop guidelines which would continue the City ’s shift from car-centric policies to people-centric policies which prioritize pedestrian safety. She stated that she was ready to approve the Policy.
Mayor LEE and Mr. JANKA discussed Council ’s suggestions and the changes that could be made based on this meeting ’s discussion. Ms. LEE went on to express her concerns with the difficulty in requesting Level 3 changes and the lengthy timeline for requests. Mr. JANKA clarified the process for residents to submit requests, the evaluation period by staff and police, the documentation of any changes to speed, and the timeline for consideration of requests to upgrade from lower levels to higher levels. Ms. LEE suggested that staff intercede when they see that traffic conditions did not improve at lower levels. Mr. JANKA clarified the need to attempt lower levels first to see if issues could be resolved at lower cost mechanisms. Ms.
LEE continued to express concerns and stated that funding should not be a barrier to the installation of higher-level traffic mitigation devices. She suggested that the budget for the potential installation of higher-level devices should be secured before the policy could be adopted.
Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER and Ms. WANG addressed Ms. Lee ’s concerns and clarified that Council could discuss funding for traffic mitigation during discussion of Agenda Item No. 7 – 2025 Strategic Plan Funding Recommendations. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER, Ms. WANG, and Mr. MAZA agreed with Ms. Lee ’s points, but added that they supported moving forward. Mr.
MAZA, Ms. BINNQUIST, and Mr. JANKA discussed the use of speed trailers.
Mr. MALONEY requested further clarification regarding language on page 49. He summarized Council ’s direction to staff to lower the critical speed threshold, allow flexibility of the 40-foot street width limit, clarify that certain streets could automatically be considered for Level 3 improvements after methods the equivalent to Levels 1 and 2 have been previously attempted.
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clarification regarding the 85 th percentile critical speed threshold wherein 15% of the recorded speeds were above the speed limit . Mr. JANKA made recommendations and continued to discuss the critical speed threshold with Mr. MALONEY and Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER.
Ms. LEE suggested that the policy would return to Council in a year to evaluate its efficacy.
Ms. LEE, Mr. JANKA, and Ms. BINNQUIST continued to discuss funding, budget allocation, and the cost of speed humps. Ms. WANG and Mr. MALONEY supported Ms. Lee ’s suggestion and they clarified that the Transportation Commission would continue to evaluate the progress of the policy and would meet to draft recommendations for Council to consider in one year.
Action Taken : City Council approve d the proposed Traffic Calming Guidelines Policy, and directed s taff to make amendments based on Council recommendations regarding lowering the critical speed threshold, allowing flexibility of the 40-foot street width limit, clarifying that certain streets c ould automatically be considered for Level 3 improvements after methods the equivalent to Levels 1 and 2 have been previously attempted, and that Council reevaluate the policy after one year . ( M2M25-76 )
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
8. 2025 STRATEGIC PLAN FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS – F2M25-28, F2M25-17 City Manager BINNQUIST delivered a staff report. At the May 6, 2025 Special City Council meeting, staff presented a detailed overview of the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 through 2026-27, Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2030, and 2025 Strategic Plan with Funding Estimates. It was requested the 2025 Strategic Plan return for further discussion and funding prioritization. After the discussion, it was expected Council would provide direction to staff on funding recommendations to be included in the Draft Fiscal Year 2025-26 and 2026-27 Budget for consideration at the June 23, 2025 City Council meeting.
Public Comment :
1) Lola ARMENDARIZ questioned the format of the document provided with the staff report . She went on to continue her comments related to Item No. 7 and Traffic Calming measures. 2) Brian OTIS, 316 N. Monterey, spoke regarding the Budget Workshop held on May 6, 2025. He praised staff for their work, the lack of debt in the City, and the money set aside for emergency funds.
3) John BWARIE, representing Alhambra Chamber of Commerce , discussed the economic development items on the list presented to Council and the ways in which some of the items could generate economic revenue. He suggested pausing Items 3.9 and 3.6 for a year. Mr.
BWARIE suggested using funding for direct economic development work through pilot projects such as the “Shop Local Program, ” and a micro-grant program for local businesses. 4) Melissa MICHELSON , via Zoom, suggested a micro-grant program for landscaping companies and residential gardeners to purchase electric leaf blowers.
Discussion : Councilmember WANG stated her primary prioritization of Objectives
1.2, 2.9, 2.12, 4.3, and 6.4. She supported secondary prioritization for Objective 2.11 if possible and stated that she was willing to explore Objective 3.9. Councilmember MAZA stated his prioritization of Objectives 1.2, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, and 3.9 . He requested that Objective 2.12 include sidewalk cleaning as well for the Downtown area.
Vice Mayor MALONEY stated his prioritization of Objective 1.2 , 2.9, 3.9A, and 6.4 . He 11 5-12 -25
requested that Staff continue to pursue outside funding for Objective 1.2 and Assistant City Manager GARCIA stated that staff was currently researching grant opportunities and discussed potential funding from the Clean Power Alliance. Mr. MALONEY discussed Objective 2.11 as part of the Historic Preservation Ordinance in designating neighborhoods.
He discussed Objectives 2.12, 3.6, 6.5 and 3.9, their relation to each other, and a revised assessment for the Downtown Business District. He suggested reviewing the Assessment District and ways to expand it before considering those Objectives. Mr. MALONEY supported prioritization of 6.4 and potentially Objective 3.5 if the ballot costs could be offset by including both measures on the same ballot. He discussed the estimated cost of billboards in Objective
4.3 and stated that the cost may be too high for consideration at this time. He supported ongoing discussions with the Chamber of Commerce to directly assist the business community.
Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER and Ms. BINNQUIST discussed objective 2.12 and the estimated costs and the current contract provisions. She stated her prioritization of Objective
1.2 for and allotted $200,000.00, Objective 2.9 for and allotted $700,000, Objective 6.4 for and allotted $250,000.00 and Objective 3.9 subsections A, B, C, and D for and allotted $150,000.00. Ms. BINNQUIST clarified Staff ’s estimated cost for each item.
Mayor LEE stated that she based her priorities on the recent Resident Satisfaction Survey results and the needs of the community as reflected in the study. She stated her prioritization of Objectives 1.2, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12 with additional pressure washing on certain streets, and 4.3.
She did not support funding for Objective 3.9. Ms. LEE and Ms. WANG discussed seeking federal funds for Objective 2.14 after completion of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Ms. LEE summarized that there was no Council support stated for Objectives 2.14, 2.16, and 3.5.
Ms. LEE went on to lead Council discussion regarding allocations for each of the preferred Objectives. Council agreed for full estimated funding for Objectives 1.2 for $300,000.00 , Objective 2.9 for $500,000 , Objective 2.12 for $42,000 , Objective 6.4 for $250,000 , and Objective 3.9 for $250,000 totaling at $1.342 million.
Ms. WANG and Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER discussed funding for Objective 3.9 with Ms.
BINNQUIST. Mr. MALONEY and Ms. BINNQUIST discussed the potential cost of Objective
6.4. Mr. MAZA and Ms. BINNQUIST discussed funding for Items A and B under Objective 3.9.
Mr. MAZA requested consideration of $30,000 for Objective 3.9 Items C and D. Ms.
ANDRADE-STADLER supported the suggestion. Ms. WANG suggested priority consideration of the Objectives which received the most consensus for and that future consideration be given to items which Council supported but only should additional funding be made available. Ms.
LEE supported Ms. Wang ’s suggestion. Ms. BINNQUIST stated that staff would continue to update Council on differences in estimated costs.
Action Taken : City Council provide d direction to staff as deemed appropriate. Council agreed for full estimated funding for Objectives 1.2 for $300,000.00, Objective 2.9 for $500,000, Objective 2.12 for $42,000, Objective 6.4 for $250,000, and Objective 3.9 for $250,000 totaling at $1.342 million.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 9 – 2 5 )
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All items listed under the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item No. 10, 14, 18, and 22, were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion .
9. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: ALHAMBRA GOLF COURSE BUNKER SAND REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M25-34, N2M25-53
The bunkers at the Alhambra Golf Course are scheduled for the second round of repair and improvement as part of ongoing phased maintenance, which aims to enhance the playability of the golf course. Specifications and bid documentation were completed for the Alhambra Golf Course Bunker Sand Replacement Improvement Project, which include d : Old Bunker Sand Removal; Bunker Gravel/Pipe Removal & Disposal; Install 12-inch Round Catch Basin Riser with Metal Grate; Bunker Edging and Floor Contouring; Lining Bunkers; and, Capillary Concrete Bunker Liner. The project bids would be due no later than 10:30 a.m. on June 5, 2025 in the Office of the City Clerk, and would be opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council authorize d staff to circulate a Notice Inviting Bids to prospective contractors for the Alhambra Golf Course Bunker Sand Replacement Improvement Project; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
10. RESOLUTION: FY 2025-2026 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION FOR THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SB1 BEALL) – F2M25-35, R2M25-21 The Road Repair and Accountability Act stipulates that, prior to receiving Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds in a fiscal year, a city or county must submit to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) a project list pursuant to an adopted resolution.
This information was due by July 1, 202 5 . Staff proposed a Street Rehabilitation Project for FY 2025-2026 that include d design services and street rehabilitation (including but not limited to pavement, striping, ADA ramps, sidewalk, curb and gutter, etc.) for public streets bound by Mission Road, New Avenue, Valley Boulevard and Garfield Avenue . It was anticipated that the City would receive $ 2,167,709 from the RMRA Fund for FY 202 5-2026 .
Public Comment : Lewis McCAMMON , 105 N. Cordova St., discussed the item as laid out in the staff report and requested clarification as to the streets identified for rehabilitation and the streets which had recently been covered.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M25-21 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 list of projects funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act ; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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11. AWARD CONTRACT: ROOF REPLACEMENT AT ALHAMBRA FIRE STATION 74 – F2M24-36, N2M25-15, C2M25- 21 , M2M25- 66
On February 10, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids for the Roof Replacement at Alhambra Fire Department Station 74 Project. On April 3, 2025, the City Clerk received eight bids that ranged from $125,256.00 to $376,618.00. Staff reviewed the bids and Superior Roofing Systems ’ bid in the amount of $125,256.00 is the lowest responsible bid. Superior Roofing Systems ha d the necessary licenses to perform the work and has conducted similar projects. This project was categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15301, under Class 1. Class 1 exemptions cover the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing structures. The project involve d replacing an existing roof with similar materials and dimensions.
Discussion: None .
Action Taken : City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Superior Roofing Systems in the amount of $125,256.00 for the Roof Replacement at Alhambra Fire Department Station 74; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. (M2M25-66 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
12. AWARD CONTRACT: ROOF REPLACEMENT AT ALHAMBRA FIRE STATION 72 – F2M24-24, N2M24-23, C2M25- 22 , M2M25-67
On February 12, 2024, the City Council approved the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids for the Roof Replacement at Alhambra Fire Department Station 72 Project, but there was a delay in soliciting bids due to material issues. The Notice Inviting Bids was issued on February 27, 2025. On April 3, 2025, the City Clerk received nine bids that ranged from $25,000.00 to $274,688.00. A Withdrawal Letter was submitted by the lowest bidder. As a result, Rainy Day Roofing, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $140,429.58. Rainy Day Roofing, Inc. ha d the necessary licenses to perform the work and has conducted similar projects. This project was categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15301, under Class 1. Class 1 exemptions cover ed the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing structures. The project involve d replacing an existing roof with similar materials and dimensions.
Discussion: None.
Action taken : City Council award ed a contract., subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Rainy Day Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $140,429.58 for the Roof Replacement at Alhambra Fire Department Station 72; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M25-67 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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13. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: INTERIOR COATINGS OF TREATMENT VESSELS 204 A AND 204 B AT THE GROUND WATER TREATMENT PLANT – F2M24-47, C2M24-48, M2M25-68
On July 22,2024, the City Council awarded a contract to Unified Field Services Corp. for the Interior Coatings of Water Treatment Vessels 204 A and 204 B at the Ground Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $110,600.00. There was one authorized change order during the project. The change order was to provide an engineer to inspect internal corrosion and recommendations for the two vessels. The change order increased the total amount of the contract by $10,350.00, for a total project cost of $120,950.00. The project was completed in accordance with the City ’s requirements and specifications. As such, it was appropriate for the City Council to accept the project as complete and instruct the City Clerk that 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 Unified Field Services Corp. for the Interior Coatings of Water Treatment Vessels 204 A and 204 B at the Ground Water Treatment Plant as complete in the amount of $120,950.00; direct ed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; direct ed the Finance Director to release the five 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. ( M2M25-68 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
14. AMEND CONTRACT WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS FOR TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES – F96-35, C2M10-26, M2M25-71
On June 24, 2024 the City entered into a contract with West Coast Arborist, the current provider of tree maintenance services. The terms of contract were such that services may not exceed $851,270.50. The balance of the existing purchase order for tree services for all Alhambra Parks reached its limit. An additional $15,500 was needed for tree maintenance services for the City ’s parks for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Public Comment : Jennifer NG, S. Cordova St., requested staff remind the consultant to not over-trim the trees.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d a contract amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and West Coast Arborists, Inc. for annual professional tree maintenance services in an additional amount of $15,500 in FY 2024-25 (and a total contract cost not to exceed $866,770.50) for additional tree maintenance services for the remainder of the fiscal year; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action . ( M2M25 -71 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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15. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICAL AND HVAC SERVICES – PARKS FACILITIES, GOLF COURSE & ALMANSOR COURT – F2M25-37, RFP2M25-7 The Parks & Recreation Department sought prospective contractors for professional electrical and HVAC services to maintain and repair all electrical and HVAC issues in all park facilities, Golf Course and Almansor Court. Specifications and bid documentation have been completed for electrical and HVAC services at all Parks, Golf Course, and Almansor Court.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council authorize d staff to circulate a Request for Proposals to prospective contractors for professional electrical and HVAC services at the City ’s park facilities, Golf Course and Almansor Court with proposals due in the Department office by 12:30 p.m. on May 29, 2025; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
16. EXERCISE CONTRACT OPTION: PARKWOOD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE INC.
FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES – – F2M23-32, C2M23-40, M2M25-72 On May 22, 2023, the City Council awarded a contract to Parkwood Landscape Maintenance Inc. for the maintenance of various landscaped areas throughout the City of Alhambra, including the downtown area, Auto Row, various park sites, City Hall, Police Department, Library, Freeway off-ramps, Public Works & Utilities Department Facilities, and Parking Structures. Parkwood Landscape Maintenance proposed to provide landscaping maintenance services to City facilities at an amount not to exceed $465,660.00 annually for FY 23-24 and FY 24-25, with the City having the option to extend the contract by an additional two-years, through FY 26-27 at the same contract amount. Staff has been satisfied with the quality of service provided by Parkwood Landscape Maintenance. They have been quick to respond, provide professional customer service, and an excellent landscape maintenance program.
Staff recommend ed exercising the contract option to extend the contract by two years under the same compensation terms of $465,660 per year.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d staff ’s recommendation to exercise the two-year contract option, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Parkwood Landscape Maintenance for professional landscape maintenance services (C2M23-40) , in an amount not to exceed $465,660.00 per year; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M25- 72 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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17. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: CITY ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR FY 2024-2025 – F2M2- 57, C2M2-46, M2M25-73
Transtech Engineers has provide d City Engineering Services to the Public Works Department on an as needed basis. The original contract for engineering services plan review was $200,000.00 per fiscal year. Transtech invoices the City on an hourly basis, depending on the type and amount of work performed. Due to the increased amount of Accessory Dwelling Unit plan checks and Traffic Studies during Fiscal Year 202 4 -202 5 , Transtech was required to do work that exceeded the contract amount by $ 75,000 .00 . A portion of the additional work was offset by project and plan check revenues collected. This amendment would only cover additional work performed in Fiscal Year 202 4 -202 5 .
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d an amendment to the Agreement with Transtech Engineers for Fiscal Year 202 4 -2024 5 for an additional $ 75,000 .00 ; authorize d the City Manager to sign the Amendment on behalf of the City Council; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-73 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
18. AUTHORIZE RFP: ASSISTANCE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY ’S HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM AND STAFFING THE CITY ’S HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION – F2M25-38, RFP2M25-8
The City ’s General Plan includes policies and implementation actions for the development of a new Historic Preservation Ordinance. On May 28, 2025, the Historic Preservation Commission w ould hold a public hearing to consider recommending approval of the Final Draft of the Ordinance to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission was expected to hold its public hearing on July 7, 2025, to make its recommendation to the City Council. The City Council was anticipated to review the Final Draft of the Ordinance on August 25, 2025, with the Ordinance becoming effective in October 2025. Given the technical nature of historic preservation, solicitation of proposals from qualified firms were requested to provide the technical expertise to support the implementation and ongoing activities of the City ’s new Historic Preservation Program. The selected consultant would assist the City in the administrative functions of implementing a new Historic Preservation Program, such as developing and reviewing Certificates of Appropriateness and Mills Act contracts, and staffing the Historic Preservation Commission.
Public Comment :
1) Jennifer NG, S. Cordova St., thanked staff for continuing to work on all areas related to the development of the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
2) Melissa MICHELSON, via Zoom, thanked staff for their work and requested clarification regarding the need for a consultant rather than a full-time staff member and the financial breakdown for each.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council authorize d the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP2M25-8) to provide professional consulting services to assist staff in the administration of the City ’s Historic Preservation Program and staffing the City ’s Historic Preservation 17 5-12 -25
Commission.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
19. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: EUROFINS EATON ANALYTICAL LLC FOR FY 2024- 2025 – F2M21-29, C2M24-32, M2M25-74
Eurofins Eaton Analytical LLC provides water quality testing laboratory services to the Utilities Department on a monthly basis. The original contract for water quality testing laboratory services is $100,000.00 per fiscal year. Eurofins invoices the City on a monthly basis, depending on the type and amount of work performed. Due to the increased cost amounts during Fiscal Year 2024-2025, Eurofins was required to do work that exceeded the contract amount by $35,000.00. The cost of the additional work was due to a more stringent standard of work, where the City ’s annual sampling volume significantly increased from 48 samples per year for perchlorate to 516 samples per year. This increase reflect ed the City ’s commitment to comply with updated water quality standards and ensuring continued public health protection.
This amendment would only cover additional labor costs and work performed in Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d an amendment to the Agreement with Eurofins Eaton Analytical LLC for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for an additional $35,000.00; authorize d the City Manager to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City Council; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-74 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
2 0 . APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES – F2M20-42, C2M20-33, M2M25-75
On July 13, 2020, the City Council awarded a contract for professional information technology and support services in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 annually. The contract was due to expire on June 3 0, 2025. To ensure uninterrupted service to the critical needs of the Fire Department, SDI agreed to continue their service for an additional six months while the City prepare d to provide information technology support services in-house. SDI agreed to continue information technology support services to the Fire Department at the same pricing. Pursuant to the City ’s Municipal Code, 3.28.050, the Fire Department requested authorization to continue the contract through December 31, 2025.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d a contract amendment by and between the City of Alhambra and SDI Presence LLC to extend the term of the agreement by six months, through December 31, 2025, for an additional amount of $35,000.00 (and a total contract cost not to exceed $360,000.00), 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. 18 5-12 -25
(M2M25-75 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
2 1 . AUTHORIZE RFP: ARMORED CAR AND ARMORED COURIER SERVICES – F2M25- 39 , RFP2M25- 9
The City sought proposals from qualified contractors to provide Armored Car and Armored Courier Services to transport the daily cash, coin and check deposits received by City Hall and Utilities to our depository cash vault facility. While the City currently utiliz ed the services of a vendor for this service, this RFP was issued in compliance with the best practices in the industry to periodically solicit proposals. The scope of service include d assisting the City with picking up cash, coin, and check deposits from City Hall and Utilities location, twice per week, and transporting currency to depository vault location.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council authorize d the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a qualified contractor to provide Armored Car and Armored Courier Services with proposals are due by 11:00 a.m. on July 2, 2025; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
22. CONTRACT APPROVAL: ALHAMBRA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 – F2M21-50 , C2M25- 23 , M2M25- 77 Since 1974, the City maintained an agreement with the ACBDA to provide promotional support to the merchants in the Central Business District of Alhambra. These merchants were assessed in accordance with the Alhambra Municipal Code, Section 5.04.201. The City collect ed the assessment and allocates it for marketing and promotion activities specific to the Business District area. According to the City ’s agreement with the ACBDA, a maximum of ninety percent (90%) of the total funds collected each year by the City may be allocated to the ACBDA. The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 minimum allocation total was estimated to be $85,500.
Public Comment : Joanna VARGAS, via Zoom representing the Alhambra Central Business District Association, reported that the ACBDA was currently on an antiquated reimbursement schedule and noted the difficulties felt by members who had to pay for events and then seek reimbursement at a later date. She requested the City consider moving to a quarterly or monthly payment schedule so that the ACBDA could more effectively budget.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the Alhambra Central Business District Association (ACBDA) for the promotion of the Central Business District for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year ; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25- 77 ) 19 5-12 -25
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d as submitted Final Check List (9 364 thru 9364 ) in the amount of $ 60.00 for the period ending April 8 , 2025 ; Final Check list (257925 thru 258035 ) in the amount of $ 947,436.94 for the period ending April 17 , 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $ 2,419,865.53 for the week ending April 11 , 2025 ; Final Check List (258036 thru 258225 ) in the amount of $ 1,132,132.30 for the period ending April 24, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $ 2,761,714.93 for the week ending April 18 , 2025; Final Check List (258334 thru 258514 and 258515 thru 258523) in the amount of $63,986.92 for the period ending May 1, 2025; and, Final Check List (258226 thru 258343 ) in the amount of $ 538,246.34 for the period ending May 1 , 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $ 3,032,205.95 for the week ending April 25 , 2025 .
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
2 4 . CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 6.18.090 AND
20.05.010; CHAPTERS 18.02, 20.01, 20.23, 22.08, 22.12, 22.20, 22.24, AND 22.28; AND DELETING CHAPTER 9.52 OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE – F2M25-16, O2M25-4847
Periodically amendments are needed to the Alhambra Municipal Code ( “AMC ”) based upon changes in legislation and issues arising in implementation of the AMC along with fixing typographical errors and making other minor adjustments to improve the administration of the AMC. This proposed ordinance contains updates to the AMC related to Community Development that are not contained within the Alhambra Zoning Code ( “Zoning Code ”). The City Council adopted a similar clean-up ordinance amending the Zoning Code at its meeting on April 28, 2025. The specific changes to the AMC that proposed ordinance ma de were outlined in the Director of Community Development ’s May 12, 2025 staff report.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council declare d introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M25-4847 : An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending Sections 6.18.090 and 20.05.010, and Chapters 18.02, 20.01, 20.23,
22.08, 22.12, 22.20, 22.24 and 22.28 of the Alhambra Municipal Code, and deleting Chapter 9.52 of the Alhambra Municipal Code
which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at the next regular Council meeting .
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
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Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
2 5 . CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.48 OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING PROMOTIONAL EXAMS – F2M25-2, O2M25-4846
Periodically amendments are needed to the Alhambra Municipal Code ( “AMC ”) based upon changes in legislation and issues arising in implementation of the AMC. This proposed ordinance ma de amendments to AMC subsections 2.48.030 and 2.48.090(B). The AMC currently prohibit ed part-time employees from applying for full-time promotional examinations.
This limit ed the available talent pool for positions and limits opportunities for part-time employees to advance their careers with the City. An amendment to the two subsections cited was necessary to allow eligible part-time/hourly employees to apply and to provide more promotional opportunities for the City ’s part-time/hourly employees.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council declare d introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M25-4846 : An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending Chapter 2.48 of the Alhambra Municipal Code concerning promotional exams
which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at the next regular Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M2 5 -7 Councilmember WANG reported on her attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly regional conference earlier in the month where they discussed regional issues like housing, transportation, and sustainability. She stated that the general assembly approved SCAG ’s budget for the next year, elected new officers, received updates on the regional planning efforts, and how cities could prepare for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER reported on the Alhambra High School Academic Decathlon Team ’s performance at the National competition where they placed sixth in the nation. She also stated that Mark Keppel High School ’s team ranked ninth, and a student from Alhambra High School placed second highest in the nation. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER thanked Council for their support of the Alhambra Latino Association and reported that she would be present at the Library to hear more about the no-smoking policies in the City.
Mayor LEE announced upcoming city events such as the Neighborhood Watch and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan input meetings throughout the month of May and the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Alhambra Park Veteran ’s Memorial.
ADJOURNMENT : At 10:27 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, June 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK
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BRIANNA LAMB MCCARTHY
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK