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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 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.
Via Zoom or Telephone: “Raise your hand” - Members of the public may speak by using the “Raise Hand” function during the public comments portion, if on Zoom or telephone . Staff will unmute speakers participating via Zoom or telephone and announce your name when it is your time to speak.
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.
Standards of Decorum : Any person addressing the Council who refuses to stop speaking after his/her time has expired or any person who behaves in such a manner as to interfere with or impede the progress of the City Council meeting who, after a request by the presiding officer , refuses to cease such behavior may be removed from the City Council chambers upon direction of the presiding officer.
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.
Persons Authorized to be Within Rail : No person, except City official or their designees, shall be permitted within the rail in front of the Council Chamber without the express consent of the Council.
Agenda Tracking Numbers: All numbers listed in bold after the title of each Agenda item are City Clerk tracking numbers that are used for filing and research purposes.
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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, 111 South First Street
September 8, 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 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.
CEREMONIAL
1. COMMENDATIONS: AYSO REGION 60 16U BOYS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM –– F2M25-3
Mayor Lee and the Alhambra City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Alhambra, wish to congratulate and commend the the American Youth Soccer Region 60 16 and under Boys Division Team for their victory in the 16 and under Boys Division National Championship Tournament. The National Championship games spanned six days, featured 1,031 games played across 25 soccer fields, and brought together over 4,800 players, 696 coaches, 348 teams, and filled over 3,000 referee slots. The win marks the first time the Region won the National Title. The AYSO Regi on 60 players are to be commended for demonstrating their athletic skills, their ability to work together in a spirit of commitment, dedication and hard work and for becoming National Champions. Mayor Lee will present commendations to the AYSO Region 16U Boys National Championship Team members and coaches as follows:
AYSO Region 60 16U Boys National Championship Team
Aaron Lee
Abel Fierro
Adam Valenzuela
Arlon Miguel (Captain)
Bale Ma
Brandon Ho
Ian Wakino (Captain)
Joseph Ono
Joshua Salazar
Mathew Chan
Matthew Lopez
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Milo Rojas
Nicolas Molina
Riley Ma
Zackery Valle-Zarate
Zion Tovar
Lorenzo Alvarado
Sage Lindner
Head Coach David Ono
Assistant Coach Brett Wakino
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS (TIME LIMITATIONS: 5 MINUTES PER SPEAKER, 30 MINUTES TOTAL)
Citizens wishing to address the Council on any matter which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council not on the Agenda may do so at this time. Once the 30-minute time limit has been reached, any remaining speakers will be permitted to speak at the end of the meeting. Speakers will only be allowed to speak once per meeting for non -agendized items.
Please note that while the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action unless the matter appears as an item on a forthcoming agenda.
PRESENTATIONS
2. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVER NMENTS (SGVCOG) PRESIDENT’S INTRODUCTION & 2025 UPDATE – F2M25-16
Mr. Ed Reece, President of the SGVCOG and Claremont City Councilmember, will provide a presentation to the City Council regarding the SGVCOG, its organizational structure, accomplishments, and goals for the coming year.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file this informational report.
3. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO DESIGNATE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY
ZONES (FHSZ) WITHIN THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51178 AND THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE – F2M25- 49, O2M25-4849
Pursuant to State law, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) - Office of the State Fire Marshal periodically updates Fire Hazard S everity Zone (FHSZ) maps for Local Responsibility Areas throughout the State. These maps identify varying levels of fire hazard (Moderate, High, and Very High) based on factors including vegetation, topography, weather, crown fire potential, fire history, and ember production and movement. State law requires local jurisdictions to designate FHSZ within their boundaries by ordinance to ensure proper implementation of associated building standards and fire safety requirements within identified zones. On March 24, 2025, CAL FIRE completed its latest assessment and released a map identifying FHSZ within the City of Alhambra. The City of Alhambra has not been included in the CAL FIRE FHSZ maps in the past. In the newly released maps, approximately less than one a cre in Alhambra has been classified under the Very High Severity Zone designation. There are two parcels affected on Sherwood Avenue and two parcels on Keats Street. The City
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posted the map and information regarding FHSZ on the City’s website at https://www.alhambraca.gov/863/FireHazard-Severity-Zones.
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M25-4849: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones
which ordinance will return at a subsequent meeting for a second reading and consideration for adoption.
4. REPORT REGARDING AGENDA PLACEMENT OF PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON - AGENDIZED ITEMS – F2M24-7
At the January 13, 2025 Council meeting, at Council’s direction, staff presented the results of a survey regarding where public comment for non-agendized items was placed on the agendas of surrounding cities. After receiving public comment and City Council discussion, the Council directed the agenda item of public comment for non -agendized items be temporarily set to the beginning of the meeting, after any Ceremonial items, for an initial set time of 30 minutes for a 6-month period and directed staff return with a report after that timeframe. In summary, there have been nine regular City Council meetings since the placement of public comment for non -agendized items was temporarily moved to the beginning of the meeting. Out of those nine meetings, the majorit y of individuals wishing to speak on a non-agendized item were able to do so during the initial 30-minute period. The average number of speakers during the initial public comment period was six.
In those six instances where there were speakers during the c ontinuation of public comment for non -agendized items at the end of the meeting, the average number of speakers was two. If it is the desire of the City Council to make this a permanent change, upon direction from the Council, staff can prepare an ordinanc e amending Chapter
2.04.030 of the Alhambra Municipal Code pertaining to the order of business for Council meetings for Council’s consideration at the next regular meeting.
Recommended Action: City Council to provide direction to staff.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 5 – 14)
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.
5. AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL SCADA SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DIVISIONS – F2M25-45, RFP2M25 -13, C2M25 -39, M2M25-131
On July 28, 2025 the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for SCADA Professional Services and Maintenance for the Water and Sewer Divisions. There were eight proposals received for the project. Staff conducted a review and evaluation of the responding proposals and found the Strategic Engineering & Automation Systems proposal the best suited for the City’s SCADA needs.
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Recommended Action: City Council approve a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Strategic Engineering & Automation Systems for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Integration (SCADA) Professional Services and Maintenance for the Water and Sewer Divisions, in an am ount not to exceed $140,000.00 for one year, with two additional two -year renewal options, and authorize the City Manager to execute the extensions if the services are satisfactory; and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-131)
6. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR ALHAMBRA CITY HALL,
ALHAMBRA POLICE DEPARTMENT, ALHAMBRA CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY, FIRE STATION 71 & VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES – F2M22-45, C2M22-41, M2M25-132
On June 27, 2022, the City awarded the custodial services contract to Commercial Building Management Services commencing August 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027.
Since the contract award, there have been three amendments to the contract.
Amendment No. 1 involved a change in services for the Parks & Recreation facilities.
Amendment No. 2 was the change in ownership from Commercial Building Management Services to Commercial Building Management, CBM. Incorporated as a result of a Notice of Sale due to owner’s retirement. Amendment No. 3 was to clarify language in the existing agreement. Since the issuance of Amendment No. 2, owner Jesus Velasco sold a portion of the company’s current contracts , including the City of Alhambra’s custodial services contract. The sale took effect on July 1, 2025 and the new company name is now C Commercial Building Services C.B.S., Inc. The City was provided with a Notification of Sale letter. As a result of the name and ownership change, it is appropriate to amend the existing contract to accurately reflect the changes.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a contract amendment (C2M22 -41), subject to approval by the City Manager and the City Attorney, for custodial services to change the company name from Commercial Building Management, CBM. Incorporat ed to C Commercial Building Services C.B.S., Inc. ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-132)
7. ACCEPT ZIPBOOKS GRANT: CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY FOR BOOK DELIVERY AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS – F2M25-18, M2M25-133
The Library applied for and received a $3,591 grant from the California State Library to continue the purchasing of physical print and audio books to meet unique patron requests and to support book delivery services to home or facility bound Alhambra residents. This program aims to meet immediate patron requests of items the Library does not currently own and will enhance access for community members who have limited ability to access the Library’s physical building and its collection.
Recommended Action: City Council accept $3,591 from the California State Library for the Zipbooks program; appropriate revenue and expenditure funds in the amount of $3,591; authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the grant agreement with the California State Library, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, with the California State Library; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-133)
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8. AUTHORIZE RFP: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE GREEN STREET DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ON MAIN STREET – F2M23-56, RFP2M25-17
On August 25, 2025, the City Council approved the circulation of the Notice of Inviting Bids for construction of the Green Street Demonstration Project. The project includes the installation of four (4) drywells north of Main Street on Birch Avenue and Grand Avenue, 20,000 square feet of bioretention areas, and planting 34 new trees along Main Street.
Staff is now seeking authorization to request proposals for the construction management and construction inspection services for the project.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services for the Green Street Demonstration Project on Main Street with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 6, 2025.
9. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE FY 2025-2026 SB1 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT – F2M25-35, RFP2M25-18
On May 12, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution R2M25-21, which identified the FY 2025-26 street rehabilitation that will be funded by SB1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act. The project includes 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. Staff is now reque sting the distribution of an RFP for engineering, design, and estimating services to support the execution of the project.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Engineering Design Se rvices for Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimate for the FY 2025-26 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project, with proposals due no later than 12:00 p.m. on October 6, 2025; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
10. FIRST CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH HIRSCH & ASSOCIATES, INC . FOR
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ALHAMBRA DOG PARK PROJECT – F2M18-35, C2M24- 51, M2M25-134
On August 26, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to Hirsch & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $155,130.00 for planning and professional engineering, and design services to provide plans, specifications, and bid documentation for the Alhambra Dog Park Project.
The first amendment to Hirsch & Associates, Inc. contract is necessary to revise the scope to allow for the subcontractor to satisfy the Los Angeles County's requirement for environmental testing of the site soil, most notably asking the City t o investigate the presence or absence of landfill gas that must be completed in order for the County of Los Angeles to approve the Post Closure Land Use Paperwork (PCLUP) and allow construction to begin. An additional $161,120 is required to conduct furthe r field work in order to obtain a PCULP.
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Recommended Action: City Council approve a first amendment , subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to agreement C2M24-51 with Hirsch & Associates, Inc . for an additional $161,120. 00 for unforeseen sub -consultant services required by the County of Los Angeles to process the final Post Closure Land Use Paperwork (PCLUP) for the Alhambra Dog Park; and , direct staff to undertake the steps to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-134)
11. AUTHORIZE RFP: ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR PHASE 2 TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT – ADAPTIVE/TRAFFIC RESPONSIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS PROJECT – F2M23-47, RFP2M25-19
The City has been allocated 710 Mobility Improvement Project (Measure R) funds from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to implement traffic signal upgrades along Atlantic Boulevard, Fremont Avenue, Garfield Avenue and Valley Boulevard, with the goal of improving traffic flow and enhancing safety for both drivers and pedestrians. Phase I, to develop preliminary design, inventory existing equipment, and identify locations is complete; therefore, staff is seeking authorization to soli cit proposals for Phase II.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the distribution of a Request for Proposals for engineering design services for Phase 2 of the Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Adaptive/Traffic Responsive Control Systems) wi th proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 9, 2025.
12. MINUTES
Recommended Action: City Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes of the July 28, 2025 regular meeting of the City Council and the July 7, 2025 special meeting of the City Council.
13. DEMANDS - F2M23-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List ( 9474 thru 9482) in the amount of $486.99 for the period ending July 22, 2025; Final Check List (260629 thru 260712) in the amount of $ 295,693.52 for the period ending July 24, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,985,778.49 for the week ending July 24, 2025; Final Check List (260533 thru 260628) in the amount of $ 2,751,733.71 for the period ending July 24, 2025 ; Final Check List ( 260713 thru 260885 and 260886 thru 260893) in the amount $64,696.92;Final Check List (260994 thru 261030) in the amount of $51,759.04 for the period ending August 21, 2025; and, Final Check List (261031 thru 261118) in the amount of $344,264.45 for the period ending August 21, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $799,812.25 for the week ending August 15, 2025.
14. SECOND READING AND AD OPTION ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT AMD -25-03, AMENDING TITLE 23 (ZONING) OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCORPORATE CHAPTER 23.23 (HISTORIC
PRESERVATION) AND OTHER ASSOCIATED AMENDMENTS, AND AMENDING
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CHAPTER 2.41 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION) – F2M20-51, O2M25- 4848
Staff requests that the City Council declare introduced for second reading and adopt a Historic Preservation Ordinance (O2M25-4848). Ordinance No. O2M25-4848 approving Zoning Text Amendment AMD -25-03 is a C ity-initiated application to adopt a Historic Preservation Ordinance establishing regulations and standards for designating historic resources within the City and regulating designated resources as part of a comprehensive Historic Preservation Program, as well as amending various sections of the Alhambra Municipal Code to establish consistency with the proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance. Adoption and implementation of a Historic Preservation Ordinance aligns with the goals, policies, and objectives set forth in the City’s General Plan and the City Council 2025 Strategic Plan. The revised Historic Preservation Ordinance establishes regulations and standards for the treatment of historic resources City -wide that are intended to: 1.) Balance the interests of the community and individual property owners; 2.) Provide recognition of and protection for existing historic resources; 3.) Establish incentives to encourage rehabilitation and preservation of historic resources; and 4.) Add predictability to the local development process. The Ordinance, which will apply City-wide, establishes the process for determining a property’s status as a historic resource. Statuses include:
(1) eligible or potentially eligible individual resource; (2) contributor or non -contributor in an eligible or potentially eligible historic district; (3) designated landmark; or (4) contributor or non-contributor in a designated historic district. The City Council gave first reading to this ordinance at the August 25, 2025 Council meeting.
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its second reading and adopt the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M25-4848: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA ADOPTING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT AMD- 25-03, AMENDING TITLE 23 (ZONING) OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCORPORATE CHAPTER 23.23 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION)
AND OTHER ASSOCIATED AMENDMENTS, AND AMENDING CHAPTER
2.41 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION)
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 commen ts, 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, September 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
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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 the homepage to the subscription service. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5(b), materials related to agenda items for regular meetings of the Alhambra City Council that are distributed less than 72 hours prior to that meeting, will be made available for public inspection at the Alhambra City Clerk’s Office.
Broadcast of Meeting: A live video stream of each Council meeting is available through the City’s website. The regular meetings of the Alhambra City Council are recorded and are broadcast on Charter Channels 3 and 182 at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Mondays following the meeting.
Recordings are also available for viewing by t he public on the City of Alhambra’s website, at the Alhambra Public Library and, upon appointment, in the City Clerk’s Office.
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Notification of at least 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Translation Services Requests: If you require translation services in order to participate in a meeting please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 570-5090. All requests for translation services shall be made by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to the City Council meeting. If translation is not requested by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to the City Council meeting, staff will try to accommodate the request if possible.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK