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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 28, 2025
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Alhambra is dedicated to responsive, creative leadership and quality services, ensuring desirable neighborhoods and a supportive business environment, while being sensitive to the diversity of our community.
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Addressing the Council:
In person: Section 2.04.210 of the Alhambra Municipal Code establishes the procedures for addressing the Council. Any person wishing to address the Council during the meeting should complete a Speaker Request Card and submit it to the City Clerk so the City Council knows you wish to speak . When called upon by the presiding officer, please step to the podium.
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Remarks are limited to 5 minutes; however, the presiding officer may either extend or reduce the maximum time to such period of time as the Council may determine.
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Enforcement of Decorum: The Chief of Police, or his/her designee, shall be Sergeant -at-Arms of the Council meetings. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall carry out all orders and instructions given by the presiding officer for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum at the Council meeting.
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Agenda Tracking Numbers: All numbers listed in bold after the title of each Agenda item are City Clerk tracking numbers that are used for filing and research purposes.
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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, 111 South First Street
July 28, 2025
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL: Maza, Maloney, Wang, Andrade-Stadler, Lee
FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Lee
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: We acknowledge that the land on which we are gathered is the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. We seek to prioritize respect for the historic culture and contemporary presence of the native peoples throughout California, especially in the greater Los Angeles/Alhambra area. We come with respect and gratitude for the Gabriel ino/Tongva people who still consider themselves the caretakers of this land. It is through their examples that we are reminded of our greater responsibility to take care of Mother Earth and to take care of each other.
CEREMONIAL
1. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: RICK VERGARA – F2M25-3
Mayor Lee and the City Council wish to commend and thank Public Works Superintendent Rick Vergara who recently retired after 27 years of faithful and loyal service to the Public Works Department and the City of Alhambra. Mayor Lee will present a Certificate of Service plaque to Mr. Vergara for his outstanding work for the City.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS (TIME LIMITATION S: 5 MINUTES PER SPEAKER, 30 MINUTES TOTAL)
Citizens wishing to address the Council on any matter which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council not on the Agenda may do so at this time. Once the 30-minute time limit has been reached, any remaining speakers will be permitted to speak at the end of the meeting. Speakers will only be allowed to speak once per meeting for non -agendized items.
Please note that while the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action unless the matter appears as an item on a forthcoming agenda.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF COSTS AND FEES FOLLOWING WEED ABATEMENT AT 804 S. SIXTH STREET – F2M25-41, N2M25-95, R2M25-28, M2M25-119
This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M25-95 for the City Council to hold a public hearing relating to the collection of costs and fees following weed abatement at 804 S.
Sixth Street. On August 22, 2024, the City received a complaint regarding overgrown
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vegetation at 804 S. Sixth Street (the “ Property”). Upon inspection it was confirmed that the conditions of the property were in violation of Section 6.24.020 of the Alhambra Municipal Code (AMC) with overgrown weeds and vegetation. On August 26, 2024, a Notice of Violation was issued by mail and posted on the Property. No remedial action was taken. Numerous attempts were made by Code Enforcement to remedy the situation with no success. Overgrown weeds and vegetation are health and safety hazards. It is a property owner’s duty to keep their property free from weeds, which constitute a public nuisance under Section 6.24.020 of the AMC. Once the City issues a Notice to Abate per Section 6.24.030 of the AMC, the City has the authority to abate the nuisance itself to ensure the health and safety of the community is maintained per Section 6.24.070. On March 17, 2025, the Code Enforcement Division and accompanying City officials served and executed the Inspection and Abatement Warrant and conducted an abatement of the overgrown vegetation to rid the Property of health and safety violations.
Section 6.24.100 of the AMC requires that the record of costs be submitted to the City Council prior to June 30 th of the fiscal year in which the abatement work was performed, which was satisfied on June 23, 2025. A hearing on the confirmation of such costs must be held prior to July 30th of such year. As of this date, the total cost incurred by the City – including contractor services, attorney involvement, and City staff time is $30,660.45. Per Section 6.24.130 of the AMC, Council shall hear evidence surrounding the A gency Lien List, together with any objections from the property owners liable for the assessment, and may make any revision, correction, or modification to the costs owed. AMC Section
6.24.140 states that the total costs confirmed by Council shall constitu te a special assessment and a lien against the respective lot or parcel of land to which it relates. A special assessment is a tax bill levied by the County Auditor Controller’s Office, and a nuisance abatement lien constitutes a claim against the property which clouds title to the property and must be paid prior to sale of the property. Both types of liens can be foreclosed on in the event of non -payment. City staff recommends that the City Council approve both a lien and an assessment to ensure cost recovery, as set forth in the AMC.
Recommended Action: City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public testimony; and,
2. Determine the correctness or reasonableness, or both, of the costs incurred ($30,660.45) in the City’s abatement of the nuisance conditions on the property located at 804 S. Sixth Street (“Property”); and,
3. Authorize a nuisance abatement lien and a special assessment against the Property in the amount of the City’s abatement costs (M2M25-119); and,
4. Adopt Resolution No. R2M25-28 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, confirming a report of abatement costs and authorizing a nuisance abatement lien and special tax assessment to be recorded on title against 804 South 6th Street
PRESENTATION
3. CITY OF ALHAMBRA OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES PROJECT – F2M24-42
As part of the ongoing Objective Design Standards and Design Guidelines work effort, the City, in partnership with RRM Design Group, completed a series of community outreach
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and engagement efforts over the last several months. The purpose of the outreach a nd engagement efforts were to inform the community about the scope of the project, describe the importance of objective design standards and design guidelines, and solicit feedback on design topics to inform future design guidelines for specific focus area s, including the East Main Corridor (EMC), Central Business District (CBD), West Main Corridor, and Valley Boulevard. Objective Design Standards for multi-family residential development will also be created in this work effort, be applied city -wide to ensu re high quality design standards, and be aligned with State mandated housing legislation which requires local jurisdictions to eliminate any subjectivity in the architectural review of housing developments. The new multi -family objective design standards f or multi -family developments will provide additional clarity to architects and designers so that future projects will be complimentary to existing neighborhoods. Overall, the community outreach series generated valuable feedback that RRM will incorporate as they move forward with finalizing the updated Objective Design Standards and finalizing the development of specific Design Guidelines for the identified focus areas (Valley Boulevard, West Main/CBD, and EMC). Following the presentation, the project team will move forward with preparing focus area Design Guidelines and finalizing an update of the existing objective design standards to be presented for adoption through the public hearing process.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file this repo rt, or direct staff as deemed appropriate in providing further direction on the development of the final deliverables for the Objective Design Standards and Design Guidelines project.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 4 – 32)
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a citizen or Council member requests otherwise; in which case, the item will be removed for separate consideration.
4. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DISCUSSING FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES – F2M5-7, R2M25-29
Following a robust discussion at the July 7, 2025 special meeting of the City Council, it was requested staff bring back a resolution that revises the “Community’s Resolution,” which draft is based on legal review and ability to implement and includes the draft statement “Supporting Alhambra’s Immigrant Community”. Changes to the “Community’s Resolution” as well as a draft version of Resolution No. R2M25-29 are outlined in the July 28, 2025 staff report by the Deputy City Manager.
Recommended Action: City Council consider Resolution No. R2M25 -29, discussing federal immigration enforcement activities, or other activities deemed appropriate.
5. AWARD CONTRACT: MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS (MDC) – F2M26-6B, C2M25-31, M2M25-103
The Police Department has utilized mobile data computers (MDC) as a vital communication tool between dispatchers and officers. The existing MDCs are over five years old and have become outdated and obsolete. Getac Technology Corporation submitted a quote of $120,744.72 for 23 Getac S510 MDCs (including mounting hardware
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and installation) under the State of California Sourcewell Coorperative Agreement Number 090122-GET. These agreements are available to all State of California government agencies. In accordance with Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080(B)(3), the City Council may approve purchases through or in conjunction with another public agency’s purchase of the same supplies or equipment.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Getac Technology Corporation in an amount not to exceed $120,744.72 for the purchase of mobile data computers and related equipment and installation; authorize the Chief of Police to execute said agreement; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-103)
6. ACCEPT DONATION: TILE MURAL – F2M25-12, M2M25-104
The Haas family had an accounting office located at 106 and 108 S. First Street, where they conducted business for many years. During that time, they acquired a tile mural from Muralist Guillermo Wagner Granizo and displayed it in the office. Mr. Ken Haas would like to donate the art piece to the City of Alhambra. The new Community Center may be a suitable placement for the tile mural.
Recommended Action: City Council accept with gratitude a gift of an 8-foot by 5-foot tile mural, done by prominent California Tile Muralist Guillermo Wagner Granizo, depicting The Alhambra in Granada, Spain from Ms. Tricia Haas and Mr. Ken Haas; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-104)
7. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF THE CITY’S OFFICIAL REPORTS AND PLANS UNDER THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) – F2M25-43, RFP2M25-11
In accordance with Federal law, the City is required to submit an Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Annual Performance Eva luation Report (CAPER), outlining the City's Community Development Block Grant and HOME funded activities. Staff is requesting the City Council authorize staff to solicit proposals for professional services to assist staff in preparing the City of Alhambra 's Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the following program years: 2025-2026 CAPER; 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan; 202 6-2027 CAPER; 2027-2028 Annual Action Plan; 2027-2028 CAPER; 2028-2029 Annual Action Plan; and, assist City with interface and record keeping with IDIS System and HEROS.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to solicit proposals for professional consulting services to prepare the City’s Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), and provide technical assistance.
8. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: CONSTRUCTION OF THE POPPY PARK PROJECT – F2M24-57, N2M25-98
On December 9, 2024, the City Council approved a contract with Hirsch & Associates, Inc. for professional engineering and design services to provide plans, specifications, and bid documentation for the Poppy Park Project. On June 25, 2025, staff and representatives
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from Hirsch & Associates, held a community meeting with renderings and design layouts for the Poppy Park Project and received feedback that has been incorporated into the plans. The specifications and bid documentation for the Poppy Park Project have now been completed. Bids are due no later than 10:30 a.m. on September 11, 2025 in the office of the City Clerk, and will be opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to circulate a Notice Inviting Bids to prospective contractors for the construction of the Poppy Park Project; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
9. AWARD CONTRACT: ALHAMBRA GOLF COURSE BUNKER SAND
REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M25-34, N2M25 -53, C2M25 -32, M2M25-105
On May 12, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids for the Alhambra Golf Course Bunker Sand Replacement Improvement Project . On June 5, 2025, the City Clerk received two bids for the Project ranging from $361,455.00 (D.H.R Construction Inc.) to $367,192.09 (Eagle Golf Construction Inc.). The bid received from D.H.R. Construction, Inc., is the lowest responsive bid. Staff reviewed the bid submitted by D.H.R. Construction Inc. and found it to be in full compliance and conformance with the project specifications.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to the final language approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, to D.H.R. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $361,455.00 for the Alhambra Golf Course Bunker Sand Replacement Improvement Project; and , direct staff to u ndertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-105)
10. CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SERVICES – F2M22-21, C2M22-13, M2M25-106
On March 28, 2022, the City Council awarded a contract to Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, LLP for auditing services in an amount not to exceed $251,725, which included the cost of two optional one-year extensions. The contract term began on April 25, 2022 and expired on June 30, 2025. Staff has been satisfied with the quality of services provided by Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, LLP and recommends exercising the two -year extension option at the agreed-upon annual rates.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a two-year contract extension through June 30, 2027, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the contract by and between the City of Alhambra and Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, LLP (Contract No. C2M22-13) for professional auditing services; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-106)
11. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: ALHAMBRA PARK POOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-37, C2M24-3, M2M25-107
On January 8, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to Tom’s Construction in the amount of $712,00.00 for the Alhambra Park Pool Improvement Project. The project was
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funded by the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District in the amount of $963,000.00. There were three change orders t o the project. The change orders included: Change Order No. 1: Handrails to match ramp railing; Change Order No. 2:
Upper pool ramp, front entrance tile, and front sliding gate; and, Change Order No. 3:
automatic doors, handrail extension, paint, and count ertops. The change orders totaled $122,150.00, which brought the contract costs to $834,150.00. Staff inspected this project, and all work was completed in accordance with the City’s requirements and specifications.
As such, it would be appropriate for the City Council to accept this project as complete.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of Tom’s Construction for the Alhambra Park Pool Improvement Project as complete in the amount of $834,150.00; direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of C ompletion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct the Finance Director to release the 5 percent retention 35 days from the date of recordation, if no liens are filed; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-107)
12. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND FOR THE STORY PARK ALL - INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND – F2M25-18, R2M25-27, M2M25-108
Staff is in the process of preparing a grant application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the purchase of an all -inclusive playground at Story Park. The funding request of $1,058,937 is based on preliminary estimates for the equipment. The project will replace the current play structure w hich has been in place for over twenty years. The new playground complements the Story Park renovations (Serenity Circle) that are scheduled to be completed in 2026. The playground equipment, when installed, will enhance the park experience for children of all ages and abilities.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M25 -27 entitled: A Resolution of the City of Alhambra approving the application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Story Park All Inclusive Playground Equipment Project as required by the Land and Water Conservation Fund authorizing a grant request for the replacement of the large playground at Story Park; authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all grant documents; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-108)
13. AWARD OF CONTRACT : PURCHASE OF A NEW 2026 RAM 3500 CREW CAB TRUCK TO BE EQUIPPED FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE – F2M25-6A, C2M25-33, M2M25-109
The purchase of a new emergency response vehicle is to replace a 2003 Ford 350 Truck.
The Fire Department staff uses the vehicle daily to provide services to the residents of Alhambra. Maintenance and repairs exceed the value of the vehicle, which has reached the end of its expected useful life. Once the vehicle is replaced with the new truck, it will be rotated into reserve status. Staff is seeking to purchase the vehicle to replace the aging vehicle through a cooperative purchase agreement. A cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.08(B)(3). Sourcewell awarded contract #091521-NAF to National Auto Fleet Group on November 4, 2021 - a contract that does not expire until November 8, 2026. Sourcewell bid specifications included an option for purchasing
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automobiles, SUV’s, vans, and lig ht trucks with related equipment, and accessories; therefore, staff is recommending purchasing the vehicle utilizing this option.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to 72 Hour LLC, dba National Auto Fleet Group, in an amount not to exceed $147,574.18 for the purchase of a new 2026 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Truck and with the price including all communication emergency alerting equipment which allows the vehicle to act as a mobile command center at emergency scenes; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-109)
14. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS – F2M25-6B, C2M25-34, M2M25-110
The Alhambra Fire D epartment staff is currently using thermal imaging cameras (TICs) that are 14 years old and do not have the modern technology and safety features desired from essential life-saving frontline equipment. The batteries do not hold a charge and have been replaced many times. Staff is seeking to purchase new TICs to replace the aging critical equipment through a cooperative purchase agreement. A cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080 (B)(3). Sourcewell awarded contract #020124-LNC on April 22, 2024 - a contract that does not expire until April 4, 2028.
Sourcewell bid specifications included an option for purchasing TICs. Staff is recommending purchasing the TICs utilizing this Sourcewell option.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to L.N Curtis & Sons in an amount not to exceed $140,096.32 for the purchase of Thermal Imaging Cameras (TIC); and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-110)
15. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO UPDATE THE SEWER MASTER PLAN – F2M25-44, RFP2M25-12
The City of Alhambra existing sewer collection system is made up of a network of gravity sewers, lift stations, and force mains. The gravity system consists of approximately 129 miles of pipe, seven lift stations with 7,800 feet of forced mains, and 2,800 manholes and cleanouts. The Sewer Master Plan is to provide an evaluation of the City’s sewer collection system to provide a framework for undertaking the construction of new and replacement facilities in an effective manner. The Sewer Master Plan is intended to serve as a general, flexible, and open-ended document that requires periodic updates to consider changes in sewage generation, land development, infrastructure needs, and capital costs. The Sewer Master Plan evaluates the capacity and condition of the City’s sanitary sewer system and establishes the basis for the City’s sewer system Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Recommended Action: City Council approve the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Engineering Services to update the Sewer Master Plan, with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
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16. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL SCADA SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DIVISIONS – F2M25-45, RFP2M25-13
SCADA systems are u sed to monitor and control the Water and Sewer Division’s processes remotely, processes such as the Ground Water Treatment Plant, Wells, Reservoirs, Sewer Lift Stations, etc. SCADA services and maintenance for the Water and Sewer Divisions is crucial for e nsuring the reliable operation of these vital systems.
Regular maintenance, including software updates and hardware upkeep, is essential to maintain system reliability, optimize performance, and address potential vulnerabilities like cybersecurity risks. This RFP would be for a three-year contract for SCADA Professional Services and Maintenance.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Services and Maintenance for the City’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for the Water and Sewer Divisions with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
17. AUTHORIZE RFP: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE CITYWIDE BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – F2M21-68, RFP2M25-14
On March 10, 2025, the City Council authorized staff to distribute a Notice Inviting Bids for the Citywide Bus Stop Improvements project. The project includes, but is not limited to, identifying and designing for broken and off -grade sidewalk reconstruction, bus pad installation, street furniture upgrades, ADA compliance, and 85 bus shelter upgrades or installations. Pursuant to the project, staff is seeking to distribute a Request for Proposals for Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services for the Citywide Bus Stop Improvements Project with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
18. AWARD CONTRACT: CITYWIDE BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – F2M21- 68, N2M25-29, C2M25-35, M2M25-111
On March 10, 2025, staff was authorized to distribute a Notice Inviting Bids for the Citywide Bus Stop Improvement Project . On May 1, 2025 the City Clerk received nine bids that ranged from $3,247,680 to $4,743,900. Staff reviewed the bids and found the bid received from Green Giant Landscape, Inc. in the amount of $3,247,680.00 is the lowest responsible bid. The project includes, but was not limited to, identifying and designing for broken and off -grade sidewalk reconstruction, bus pad installation, street furniture upgrades, ADA compliance, and 85 bus shelter upgrades or installations. Green Giant Landscape, Inc. has the necessary licenses to complete the work.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Green Giant Landscape, Inc . for the procurement and installation of equipment as well as ADA improvements for the Citywide Bus Stop Improvements Project in the amount of $3,247,680.00; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-111)
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19. APPROPRIATION AND CARRYOVER OF MEASURE M AND MEASURE R FUNDS FOR THE ALHAMBRA LIT CROSSWALK TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES PROJECT – F2M25-17, F2M22-56, M2M25-112
On April 28, 2025, City Council awarded a contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc (C2M25-16) in the amount of $1,900,425.85 for the Alhambra Lit Crosswalk Traffic Control Devices Project. When the contract was awarded, staff anticipated there was sufficient budget under accounts 223.70.7130.62210 and 227.70.7130.62210 to address the costs of the contract; however, upon further review, staff determined there was a shortfall of $1,337,427.33 from fiscal year 2024-25 Measure M and $101,037.85 from Measure R in fiscal year 2024-25. To address this shortfall, staff is requesting that the City Council authorize the carryover of unspent funds to the current fiscal year and appropriate the additional amounts from the Measure M and Measure R fund balances. The contract cost to Hardy and Harper remains unchanged at $1,990,425.85.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the carryover of Measure M funds in the amount of $143,372.67 from Account No. 223.70.7130.62210 and Measure R funds in the amount of $40 8,588.00 from Account No. 227.70.7130.62210 from Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to Fiscal Year 2025 -2026; City Council appropriate $1,337,427.33 from the Measure M fund balance and $101,037.85 from the Measure R fund balance for the Alhambra Lit Crosswalk Traffic C ontrol Devices Project; direct the Finance Director to carry over the Measure M and Measure R funds as noted above and to appropriate the specified amounts from each fund to support the completion of the project; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-112)
20. RATIFY THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND PROGRAM – F2M25-18, R2M25-32, M2M25-113
The goal of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) grant is to educate the public about the dangers of impaired driving, enforce laws related to impaired driving on the road, and enhance the effectiveness of the Alhambra Police Department (APD) through training and the development of new strategies. The APD plans to utilize funding in Fiscal Year 2025- 26 to conduct saturation patrol operations focused on driving under the influence (DUI), targeting alcohol, other drugs, and cannabis products. The funding will cover the purchase of two fully outfitted, marked police veh icles for use during DUI operations. It will also provide funding for chemical devices that help identify the presence of various drugs on intoxicated motorists and will cover personnel expenses for patrol officers attending DUI- related training. Due to su mmer recess the City Manager accepted this grant ; therefore, staff is requesting the City Council ratify the acceptance and direct the City Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to CHP.
Recommended Action: City Council ratify the acceptance of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program funds in the amount of $488,185.80; Adopt Resolution No. R2M25-32 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, ratifying the acceptance of funds from Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program; appropriate $488,185.80 in revenue and expenditure funds in the 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget to implement grant activities: instruct the City Clerk to send a certified copy of the adopted Resolution to CHP; and, direct staff to take the steps necessary steps to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-113)
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21. AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MASTER PLAN FOR STREET LIGHT REPLACEMENT – F2M25-30, RFP2M25-4, C2M25-36, M2M25-114
On March 24, 2025, the City Council approved distributing the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Professional Engineering Services for the Development of a Master Plan for Street Light Replacement. Staff circulated the RFP for the project and received proposals from two companies. Staff reviewed and evaluated the responding proposals and found the proposal submitted by Evari Consulting, Inc. conforms to the RFP and received the highest rating. Consultants were rated on qualifications of staff, experience with similar kind of work, overall cost, project references, soundness of technical approach, ability to meet required timelines and quality of proposal format.
Recommended Action: City Council award contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Evari Consulting, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for the development of a Master Plan for street light replacement, in an amount not to exceed $235,762.00; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-114)
22. 2025 UPDATE TO THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN – F2M7-92, M2M25-115
In December 2022, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) adopted the Statewide General Waste Discharge requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems under Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ. This Order became effective on June 5, 2023. All federal and state agencies, municipalities, counties, dist ricts, and other public entities that own or operate sanitary sewer systems greater than one mile in length that collect and/or convey untreated or partially treated wastewater to a publicly owned treatment facility in the State of California are required to comply with the terms of this order. The goal of the order is to facilitate proper management of all sanitary sewer systems and prevent sewage spills through the development of a Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP). The order also requires that the SSMP be updated every five years and adopted at a public meeting held by the governing body. The last update of the City’s SSMP was approved by City Council in April of 2019.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the 2025 update of the Sewer System Management Plan as outlined in the Director of Utilities’ July 28, 2025 report on file in the City Clerk’s Office in accordance with the Statewide General Waste Discharge requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems under Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-115)
23. RESOLUTION APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE ALHAMBRA FIRE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION – F2M25-2, R2M25 -25, C2M17-52, M2M25-116
On July 24, 2023, the City Council approved an MOU between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Fire Department Management Association (AFDMA) for Fiscal Years 2023- 2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026. Since then, the City and AFDMA reached agreement on two subsequent side letters of agreement memorializing agreed upon changes to benefits and compensation and extensions to the MOU. As recently as July 2024, the City
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and AFDMA agreed to extend the existing MOU for an additional year, through the end of Fiscal Year 2026 -2027, with contract enhancements in the form of increases to compensation and increases to health benefits flex plan contributions. The City has been working with the em ployee groups on Comprehensive MOUs. As such, clean up items and clarifications with regard to Bilingual Pay, Floating Holidays, and Work Hours are necessary. Additionally, representatives of the City and AFDMA met and conferred with the intent to clarify language in the existing MOU and to include pertinent practices and language from prior MOUs, side letters and the Alhambra Municipal Code into one consolidated and comprehensive document. The parties met and conferred and reached agreement regarding the l anguage to be included in the first Comprehensive MOU between the City and the AFDMA which is outlined in the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management’s July 28, 2025 staff report.
Recommended Action: City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt Resolution No. R2M2 5-25 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Fire Department Management Association; and, 2) Direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-116)
24. RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED COMPREHENSIVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE ALHAMBRA POLICE DISPATCHERS’ ASSOCIATION (APDA) – F2M25-2, C2M21-51, R2M25-31, M2M25-117
In February 2025, City Council approved the addition of a new class specification, Lead Dispatcher. As such, the MOU between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Police Dispatchers’ Association (APDA) was updated to include th e new classification. It was recently brought to staff’s attention that language pertaining to Shift Differential benefit pay needed to be updated to include Lead Dispatchers. Therefore, clarifying language is included to state Lead Dispatchers are eligib le to receive Shift Differential benefit pay when applicable. Additionally, as a part of staff’s efforts to continue to revise and update the Comprehensive MOU where necessary, applicable language pertaining to “Sick Leave Payout Upon Retirement – After 15 Years of Service” has been added to clarify existing benefits as it applies to those who are eligible.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M25 -31 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a Revised Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Police Dispatchers’ Association; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-117)
25. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE POL ICE DEPARTMENT – F2M21-34, C2M21-28, M2M25-118
On May 24, 2021, the City Council authorized a contract for Professional Information Technology and Support Services with SDI Presence LLC (SDI) for a term of three years with two one -year extensions (through June 30, 2026) in an amount not to exceed $146,000 annually. On May 8, 2023, City Council app roved the contract’s first amendment, which increased the payment terms to $200,000 annually beginning in Fiscal year 2022-23. Since then, two additional contract amendments were executed to formalize
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and extend the performance period for Fiscal Years 2024 -25 and 2025 -26 as originally authorized and pursuant to satisfactory performance and the City’s needs. In Fiscal Year 2024-25, unforeseen circumstances resulted in additional IT hours to support the Police Department’s projects. As a result, there were ad ditional expenses in the amount of $12,220.28, which increased the grand total contract amount to $919,720.28.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a fourth contract amendment with SDI Presence, LLC., subject to final language and approval by the City Attorney and the City Manager, for an additional $12,220.28 (for a contract total not to exceed $919,720.28) for supplemental informational technology (IT) support hours; authorize the Chief of Police to execute said amendment; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-118)
26. STREET EASEMENT: 1210 NORTH ATLANTIC BOULEVARD – F2M25-8, M2M25-120, D2M25-2036
Staff requests that the City Council accept a street easement for the property located at 1210 N. Atlantic Blvd . To provide for a new Americans with Disabilities Act ramp to be constructed to standards in the City right of way and new driveway apron, the property at 1210 N Atlantic Blvd. shall be roun ded to a final 16’ radius. The sketch and legal description have been completed, and they have been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Minute Order No. M2M25-120 as follows:
RESOLVED by the Alhambra City Council as follows: This Council hereby accepts that certain Easement ( Deed No. D2M 25-2036) from IN-N-OUT Burgers, a California corporation granting to the City of Alhambra an easement for Public Street purposes real property in the City of Alhambra, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described in Exhibit “A” and as shown in Exhibit “B” of that certain Grant Deed attached to the Director of Public Works and Utilities’ July 28, 2025 staff report an d by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein;
and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
27. CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR AQUA METRIC FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 -2025 – F2M24-6B, C2M24-33, M2M25-121
Aqua Metric provides water meters to the Utilities Department. The original contract for water meters with Aqua Metric in FY 2024 -2025 was in the amount of $550,000.00. Due to the increased material cost, the Utilities Department is asking for a contract amendment in the amount of $157,195.06. The amendment will only cover purchases in Fiscal Year 2024-205.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an amendment to the Agreement with Aqua Metric Fiscal Year 2024 -2025 for an additional $157,195.06; authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City Council; direct the Finance Director to appropriate funds from the Water Fund Balance and allocate to account number
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401.80.8884.90829; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-121)
28. SECOND CONTRACT AMENDMENT: CITY ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR FY 2024- 2025 – F2M2-57, C2M2-46, M2M25-122
Transtech Engineers provides City Engineering Services to the Public Works Department on an as needed basis. The original contract for engineering services plan review is $200,000.00 per fiscal year. The first amendment was for $75,000.00. The second amendment requested is for $107,185.00. Transtech invoices the City on an hourly basis, depending on the type and amount of work performed. Due to the increased amount of time to review the 710 Studies, and the development of a Traffic Calming/Speed Hump Policy during Fiscal Year 2024 -2025, Transtech was required to do work that exceeded the contract amount by $107,185.00. This amendment will only cover additional work performed in Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an amendment to the Agreement with Transtech Engineers for Fiscal Year 2024-20245 for an additional $107,185.00; direct the Finance Director to appropriate funds form the Unassigned General Fund and allocate to account number 101.70.7010.62110; authorize the City Manager to sign the Amendment on behalf of the City Council; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-122)
29. TREASURER’S REPORT – F2M25-1
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for t he month of June 2025, listing all of the City's investments as of June 30, 2025.
30. MINUTES
Recommended Action: City Council review and appr ove as submitted the Minutes of the May 12, 2025 regular meeting of the City Council and the June 23, 2025 special meeting of the City Council.
31. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M25-2
Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated July 28, 2025 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
32. DEMANDS - F2M23-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (258962 thru 259079) in the amount of $ 1,220,516.64 for the period ending May 29, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,800,470.87 for the week ending May 23, 2025; Final Check List ( 259080 thru 259250 and 259251 thru 259259 ) in the amount of
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$63,986.92 for the period ending June 2, 2025; Final Check List (259260 thru 259398) in the amount of $ 1,000,491.63 for the period ending June 5, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,605,199.28 for the week ending May 30, 2025; Final Check List ( 259399 thru 259553 ) in the amount $ 534,460.322025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2,552,061.84 for the week ending June 6, 2025; Final Check List (9420 thru 9459) in the amount of $2,410.99 for the period ending June 16, 2025; and, Final Check List (259554 thru 259691) in the amount of $777,327.07 for the period ending June 19, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS CONTINUED (TIME LIMITATION – 5
MINUTES PER SPEAKER)
Continuation of public comment for speakers that wish to comment on non-agendized items, but were unable to speak during the first public comment period . Please note that while the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action unless the matter appears as an item on a forthcoming agenda.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M25-7
Each Councilmember at his/her discretion may address the Council and public on matters of general information and/or concern, including announcements and future agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council is scheduled for Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
N O T I C E
Agenda Items: Copies of the staff reports or other written documentation relating to the items listed on this agenda are on file with the City Clerk in Alhambra City Hall, located at 111 South First Street, Alhambra, California, and are available for inspection during regular office hours, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m . or please call (626) 570 -5090. If you would like to sign -up to receive the City Council meeting agenda and staff reports packet, please visit the City’s website at www.cityofalhambra.org and you will be able to submit your email address on t he homepage to the subscription service. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5(b), materials related to agenda items for regular meetings of the Alhambra City Council that are distributed less than 72 hours prior to that meeting, will be made available for public inspection at the Alhambra City Clerk’s Office.
Broadcast of Meeting: A live video stream of each Council meeting is available through the City’s website. The regular meetings of the Alhambra City Council are recorded and are broadcast on Charter Channels 3 and 182 at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Mondays following the meeting.
Recordings are also available for viewing by the public on the City of Alhambra’s website, at the Alhambra Public Library and, upon appointment, in the City Clerk’s Office.
Americans with Disabilities Act: If you require special assistance to participate in any City meeting (including assisted listening devices), please contact the City Clerk's Office at (626) 570 -5090.
Notification of at least 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make re asonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Translation Services Requests: If you require translation services in order to participate in a meeting please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 570-5090. All requests for translation services shall be
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made by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to the City Council meeting. If translation is not requested by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to the City Council meeting, staff will try to accommodate the request if possible.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK
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