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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 22, 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 22, 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 thr ough 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. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: LORRAINE UWANAWICH – F2M25-3
Mayor Lee and the City Council wish to commend and thank Executive Assistant to the City Manager Lorraine Uwanawich who will soon retire after 36 years of faithful and loyal service to the Management Services Department and the City of Alhambra. Mayor Lee will present a Certificate of Service plaque to Ms. Uwanawich for her outstanding work for the City.
2. COMMENDATIONS: EAST ALHAMBRA LITTLE LEAGUE MAJOR SOFTBALL ALL STARS DISTRICT 19 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM –– F2M25-3
Mayor Lee and the Alhambra City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Alhambra, wish to congratulate and commend the East Alhambra Major Softball All Stars District 19 Team for their recent victory in the District 19 All Star Tournament. The team went on to place third in the State Championship. The East Alhambra Little League Major Softball All Star 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 winning their District All Star Tournament. Mayor Lee will present commendations to the team members and coaches as follows:
EALL Major Softball All Stars District 19 Championship Team
Lynette Macias
Madison Brinkley
Maxine Macias
Gianna Aguirre
Aleena Campos
Alexa Flores
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Everly Camarena
Valeria Perez
Gabby Lopez
Jocelyn Gutierrez
Bryanna Lopez
Amaya Moreno
Coach Danny Macias Jr.
Assistant Coach Danny Macias Sr.
Assistant Coach Joleen Macias
Assistant Coach Francine Macias
3. COMMENDATIONS: EAST ALHAMBRA LITTLE LEAGUE MINOR BASEBALL ALL STARS DISTRICT 19 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM –– F2M25-3
Mayor Lee and the Alhambra City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Alhambra, wish to congratulate and commend the East Alhambra Little League Minor Baseball All Star s Team for their recent championship victory in the District Tournament. This team was also the first ever to advance to Sectionals in the Minor Division in East Alhambra. The EALL Minor All Star baseball players are to be commended for demonstrating their ability to work together in a spirit of commitment, dedication and hard work and for winning the District 19 Tournament. Mayor Lee will present commendations to the team members and coaches as follows:
EALL Minor Baseball All Stars District 19 Championship Team
Daniel Macias
Isaiah Barrientes
Elijah Chavarria
Weston Viliamu
Joey De La Torre
Omar Jaimes
Koji Maloney
Julian Espinoza
Johnny Viramontes
Anthony Aguilar
Isaiah Reyes
Roberto Prieto
Coach Danny Macias Jr.
Assistant Coach Ish Chavarria
Assistant Coach Joey De La Torre
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.
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PRESENTATIONS
4. SMOKE-FREE MULTI-UNIT HOUSING REGULATIONS – F2M25-7
On June 23, 2025, the City Council directed staff to research and provide information pertaining to ordinances prohibiting smoking in multi-unit residences. Staff will present information on this topic as it relates to State law, the Alhambra Municipal Code, and smoke-free multi -unit ordinances from nine local municipalities as well as landlords’ discretion in the matter and implementation issues.
Recommended Action: City Council rec eive and file the information regarding smoke-free multi-unit housing and provide direction to staff as deemed appropriate.
5. SURVEY REGARDING SET TIME LIMITS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-
AGENDIZED ITEMS OR FOR CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.04 OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO THE ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING COUNCIL – F2M24-7, O2M25-4850
At the September 8, 2025 Council meeting, staff presented a report summarizing how the placement of public comment for non -agendized items at the beginning of the meeting had functioned thus far, noting that the majority of individuals wishing to speak on a non- agendized item were able to do so during the initial 30 -minute comment period (with an average of six speakers) and that in those instances where there were speakers during the continuation of public comment at the end of the meeting, the average n umber of speakers was two. After receiving public comment, the City Council discussed a preference for keeping public comment for non -agendized items at the beginning of the meeting for an initial set time of 30 minutes with an individual speaker time of 3 minutes to allow for more individuals to make their comments at the beginning of the meeting.
Council also discussed that an individual’s speaking time during the continuation of public comment at the end of the meeting could be 5 minutes, which could accommodate those that wished to have more time to speak. Council also directed staff to return with more information on whether surrounding cities have set time limits for public comment on non- agendized items and for consent agenda items. Staff reached out to surrounding cities in the area regarding set time limits for public comment for non -agendized items or for consent agenda items and a chart outlining staff’s survey results is attached the September 22, 2025 staff report by the City Clerk. Staff requests that the City Council determine which, if any, revisions to Chapter 2.04.030 (Order of business for City Council meetings) and to Chapter 2.04.210 (Procedures for addressing Council ) the Council wishes to include in the proposed ordinance and then consider introducing the ordinance for first reading.
Recommended Action: City Council:
1. Receive and file the information report;
2. Determine which of the following revisions to include in the proposed ordinance:
a) Permanently move public comment for non-agendized items to the beginning of the meeting, after any ceremonial items, for an initial set time of 30 minutes with the balance of any comment at the end of the meeting.
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b) Set the individual speaker time for public comment for non -agendized items to 3 minutes for the initial 30 -minute comment period and to 5 minutes during the continuation of public comment at the end of the meeting.
c) Set a total individual speaker time for consent agenda items. d) Set a total speaker time for an individual per meeting;
3. Consider introducing for First Reading Ordinance No. O2M25 -4850 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, amending Chapter 2.04.030 of the Alhambra Municipal Code pertaining to the Order of Business for City Council meetings and Chapter
2.04.210 pertaining to the Procedure for Addressing Council
which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at the next regular meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 6 – 25)
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.
6. HUD 202 4-2025 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) – F2M7-84, M2M25-135
Each year, the City of Alhambra is required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to prepare a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the CDBG and HOME programs. The CAPER summarizes program activities, expenditures, and accomplishments for the previous fiscal year and evaluates progress toward the goals and objectives outlined in the City’s One-Year Action Plan and Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The 2024 -2025 program year represents the final year of the City’s 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Over the five-year planning period, the City remained on track with its goals and successfully implemented a variety of programs to b enefit low - and moderate - income residents. Staff requests that the City Council approve the 202 4-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and direct staff to submit the report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Recommended Action: City Council approve the 202 4-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and direct staff to submit the report to HUD, as required. (M2M24-135)
7. QUARTERLY CONTRACTS REPORT AS OF AUGUST 31, 2025 – F2M25-40
On August 26, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. O2M24-4837, implementing the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA), as outlined in California Public Cont ract Code Sections 22000 –22045. On April 14, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. O2M25-4845, updating contract thresholds in accordance with recent CUPCCAA amendments. During this meeting, the Council also requested a report identifying all contracts awarded between $50,000 and $75,000, which previously required Council approval before CUPCCAA implementation. During the reporting period
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of June 1, 2025 through August 31, 2025, there were no contracts awarded in the amount of $50,000 to $75,000 without City Council approval.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file the quarterly contracts report for the period of June 1, 2025 through August 31, 2025.
8. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: FY 2023-24 SB1 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT – F2M23-38, C2M25-18, M2M25-136
On April 28, 2025, the City Council awarded a contract for the FY 2023-2024 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $3,085,000.00. The project was completed in the amount of $2,906,579.49 , due to a deletion of one are a of paving, resulting in a reduction of $178,420.51 to the original contract. This project has been inspected by staff and all work has been completed in accordance with the City’s requirements and specifications. As such, it w ould be appropriate for the City Council to accept this project as complete and instruct that the Notice of Completion be filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of Hardy & Harper, Inc. for the FY 2023-2024 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project as complete in the amount of $2,906,579.49; direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct the Finance Director to release the 5% retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-136)
9. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: ROOF REPLACEMENT AT THE UTILITIES CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER – F2M24-69, C2M25-7, M2M25-137
The City Council awarded a contract to McDonnell Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $64,400.00 for the roof replacement at the Customer Service Center on February 24, 2025. There was one change order in the amount of $6,800 to remove t wo drains that were leaking and replace two 3 -inch cas t iron drains. In addition, $892.00 is being deducted to the retention as a result of damage to the cable and connection to the front building’s camera. All work has been completed in accordance with t he project specifications. It would be appropriate for City Council to accept this project as complete and instruct that the Notice of Completion be filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of McDonnell Roofing, Inc. for the Roof Replacement Project at the Customer Service Center as complete in the amount of $70,308.00; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct the Fin ance Director to release the 5% retention thirty - five (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. (M2M25-137)
10. AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO UPDATE THE SEWER MASTER PLAN – F2M25-44, RFP2M25-12, C2M25-40, M2M25-138
On July 28, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals for professional engineering services to Update the Sewer Master Plan. The Sewer Master
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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 P lan evaluates the capacity and condition of the City’s sanitary sewer system and establishes the basis for the City’s ten-year sewer system Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Staff reviewed a total of two (2) proposals. ERSC was selected based on their distinguished qualifications, experience, reputation, responsiveness, availability, and cost.
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 Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC) for engineering services to update the Sewer Master Plan, in an amount not to exceed $239,450.00 ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-138)
11. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE – F2M25-13, M2M25-139
The League of California Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for October 8 th through 10th at the Long Beach Convention Center. During the Conference the League conducts its Annual Business Meeting during which the membership considers and takes action on resolutions that establish future League policy. In order for the City to have a vote at the Annual Business Meeting, it is necessary for the City Council to designate the voting delegate and alternates. Per the League’s Bylaws, only one Primary Delegate and two Alternates can be designated. It is anticipated that Vice Mayor Maloney and Councilmembers Maza and Wang will be present on Friday, October 10th when the Annual Business Meeting is scheduled; therefore, due to the fact that Mr. Maloney and Ms. Wang are already appointed as the City’s representatives for the League of California Cities, Los Angeles Board of Directors, staff is proposing that Vice Mayor Maloney be appointed as the Voting Delegate for the City at the Annual Business Meeting and Councilmembers Wang and Maza be appointed as Voting Delegate Alternates.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the proposed appointment of Vice Mayor Maloney as Voting Delegate and Councilmembers Wang and Maza as Voting Delegate Alternates for the 2025 League of California Cities Conference’s Annual Business Meeting. (M2M25-139)
12. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO UPDATE THE
ENGINEERING STANDARDS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT – F2M25-50, RFP2M25-20
The City’s Public Works Standards were last updated about 40 years ago and the Utilities Standards were last updated in 2004. The City Standard Engineering Plans provide uniform design, construction guidelines, and standards for implementing public and private projects. This update will include review of the existing standards, coordination wi th multiple City Departments/Divisions, development of recommended revisions, preparation of draft documents for City staff review, and preparation of final improvements standards and specifications for adoption. The Standard Plans are to be used in conjunction with the updated edition of the Standard Plans and Specifications.
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Recommended Action: City Council approve the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Engineering Services to Update the Engineering Standards for the Public Works and Utilities Department, with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 16, 2025; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
13. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER: FY 2022 -2023 SB1 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT – F2M22-39, C2M24-62, M2M25-140
On October 14, 2024, the City Council award ed a c ontract to DASH Construction Company, Inc. for the FY 2022-23 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $2,042,913.00 (C2M24 -62). Change Order Nos. 1 and 2 were previously issued for replacement of traffic loops and alley reconstruction at 1920 W. Hellman Ave. in the total amount of $ 132,232.50. Additional work is now necessary for more cross gutters for proper street drainage, curb & gutter and concrete driveway aprons. Further, additional pavement rehabilitation is needed to accommodate unforeseen field conditions within the project limits. This additional work under Change Order No. 3 requires another $358,240.70 in expenses, resulting in a revised contract value of $2,533,385.70.
Recommended Action: City Council approve Change Order No. 3 for the FY 2022- 23 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project, increasing Contract No. C2M24-62 with DASH Construction Company, Inc. by $358,240.70, bringing the total revised contract value to $2,533,385.70, subject to approval by the City Manager and City Attorney , direct the Finance Director to appropriate $358,240 .70 from the SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Fund; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-140)
14. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: ALLEY REHABILITATION PROJECT (AREA A - PHASE II) – F2M25-27, C2M25-19, M2M25-141
On April 28, 2025, the City Council awarded a contract to Kalban Inc . for the Alley Rehabilitation Project (Area A / Phase II) in the amount of $976,785.00. One negative change order was issued in the amount of $21,454.50. The change order addressed the bid item quantity adjustment due to over-estimation by the design engineer. This resulted in a reduction to the original contract and a final contract cost of $955,330.50. This project has been inspected by staff and all work has been 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 and instruct that the Notice of Completion be filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of Kalban Inc. for the Alley Rehabilitation Project (Area A / Phase II) (C2M25 -19) as complete in the amount of $955,330.50; direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct the Finance Director to release the 5% retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-141)
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15. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO UPDATE THE WATER MASTER PLAN – F2M25-51, RFP2M25-21
A Water Master Plan is a holistic and long-term strategic document that outlines the long- term vision and actions necessary to manage a community’s water resources. The City’s most recent Water Master Plan was prepared in 2004. Twenty years is a standard planning period for this type of study; far enough into the future that currently observable trends can be anticipated, and not so far into the future that the time frame exceeds our confidence.
The purpose of the Water Master Plan is to provide the City with the road map to take us from the present to the future, confident that we have anticipated likely issues pertaining to our water service. A Water Master Plan includes a budget and financial program to fund the identified capital improvements. The plan offers a flexible, data -driven roadmap to guide the utility in prioritizing projects and adapting to changing circumstances. At its core, a Water Master Plan seeks to ensure the avai lability of clean water, protect the environment, and enhance the overall quality of life in the community.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Engineering Services to update the Water Master Plan, with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 23, 2025; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
16. RESOLUTION OF THE ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A
COMPREHENSIVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA AND THE ALHAMBRA POLICE NON -SWORN EMPLOYEES’
ASSOCIATION – F2M25-2, R2M25-34, C87-16D, M2M25-142
On June 27, 2022, the City Council approved an MOU between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Police Non-Sworn Employees’ Association (APNSEA) for Fiscal Year 2021- 2022, Fiscal Year 2022 -2024 and Fiscal Year 2023 -2024. Since then, the City and APSNEA reached agreement on four subsequent side letters memorializing agreed upon changes to benefits and compensation and extensions to the MOU. As recently as August 2024, the City and APNSEA agreed to extend the existing MOU for an additional year, through the end of Fiscal Year 2027 -2028, with contract enhancements in the form of increases to compensation and increases to he alth benefits flex plan contributions. The City has been working with the employee groups on Comprehensive MOUs. As such, clean up items and clarifications with regard to Bilingual Pay, Recognized Holidays, Holiday Bank, Vacation, Personal Leave, Bereavement, Sick Leave, Medical Insurance Upon Retirement and Sick Leave Payout Upon Retirement are necessary. Additionally, representatives of the City and APNSEA met and conferred with the intent to clarify language in the existing MOU and to include pertinent practices and language from prior MOUs, side le tters and the Alhambra Municipal Code into one consolidated and comprehensive document.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M25-34 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Police Non -Sworn Employees’ Association ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M22-142)
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17. REJECTION OF PROPOSALS AND REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO
DISTRIBUTE A NEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION INFRASTRUCTURE AT VARIOUS CITY PARKS – F2M24-56, RFP2M24-17, RFP2M25-22, M2M25-143
On June 5, 2025, staff released Request for Proposals No. RFP2M24 -17 for the EV Charging Station Infrastructure project which includ es the installation of up to eighteen new EV charging stations in public parking lots at the select City park location(s). On July 31, 2025, the City received two qualified proposals for the project. Upon review, it was found that the proposal amounts exceeded the budget available for the project. As a result, staff is recommending that the City Council reject the proposals that were received and authorize staff to distribute a new request for proposals. Staff will review the scope of the work and the RFP t o determine whether the project scope or the number of project locations should be reduced.
Recommended Action: City Council reject the proposals received in response to Request for Proposals No. RFP2M24-17; authorize the distribution of a new Request f or Proposals for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Infrastructure project at various City parks; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-143)
18. AWARD CONTRACT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND STREET LIGHT ING SERVICES – F2M25-31, RFP2M25-5, C2M25-41, M2M25-144
On March 24, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of Request for Proposals No. RFP2M25-5 for Maintenance Services for Traffic Signals and Street Light Services.
On July 7, 2025, the City received proposals from three companies. Staff reviewed and evaluated the responding proposals and found the proposal submitted by Yunex LLC conforms to the RFP and received the highest rating. Companies were evaluated based on knowledge and experience, availability of staff personnel and resources, experience with similar kind of work, understanding of scope and requirements, understanding of the City of Alhambra, references, and overall costs.
Recommended Action: City Council award contract , subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Yunex LLC for maintenance services for Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Service s, not to exceed $240,000 each fiscal year, commencing on October 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2026 (year 1, thereafter commencing annually on July 1), with the option to extend services for an additional four (4), one-year terms if services are satisfactory; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract and extensions subject to satisfactory performance and budget allocation; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-144)
19. AUTHORIZATION TO DISTRIBUTE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND
PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES AND TO SERVE AS LEGAL ADVISOR TO THE ALHAMBRA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION – F2M25-52, RFP2M25-22
The City has contracted with Best Best & Krieger for legal counse l services to the Alhambra Civil Service Commission since 2006. Since then, the contract with Best Best & Krieger was extended and/or renewed. The most recent contract was entered into in 2020
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with a not to exceed contract limit of $25,000. Most recently, in July 2025, an amendment was entered into to increase the original contract amount from not to exceed $25,000 to $37,000 to cover recent legal services costs. As part of City Staff’s commitment to continually research options and ensure costs are competi tive, it is necessary to seek qualifications and proposals from qualified firms that are equipped to provide not only legal counsel but also serve as legal advisor to the Alhambra Civil Service Commission.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the di stribution of Request for Qualifications and Proposals to provide legal services to the Alhambra Civil Service Commission; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
20. 2025 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE – F2M25-28
On March 24, 2025, the City Council approved the 2025 Strategic Plan following two special City Council meetings that were conducted to review and update the goals and objectives that were previously established in the 2024 Strategic Plan. The 2024 Strategic Plan contains six Goals: Goal 1: Enhance Public Safety; Goal 2: Improve Infrastructure and Mobility; Goal 3: Create a Strong Financial Base and Strong Economic Base (Economic Development); Goal 4: Enhance Transparency and Open Governance; Goal 5: Promote Sustainability; and, Goal 6: Improve Housing Opportunities. Staff will continue to present quarterly updates to the Council and will diligently work through Strategic Plan goals and individual items to enable important progress.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file the 2025 Strategic Plan update.
21. AWARD OF CONTRACT: CONSULTING SERVICES IN RELATION TO A TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX FOR SHORT -TERM RENTALS – F2M25-53, C2M25-42, M2M25- 145
Staff requests that the City Council award a contract to The Lew Edwards Group for professional consulting services in relation to a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) for Short- Term Rentals. In April, 2025, the City Council reviewed, discussed and adopted the 2025- 26 Strategic Plan, which updated many of the previous year’s items. The updated Plan includes, under Goal Number 6 (Improve Housing Opportunities), Item 6.4 – “Address the effects of Short-Term Rentals. Explore the opportunity to collect Transient Occupancy Tax on the 2026 ballot.” The Lew Edwards Group provides specialized services relating to ballot preparation and informational communications.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a contract with The Lew Edwards Group, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, in the amount of $87,750 for professional consulting services in relation to adding a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) for Short -Term Rentals on the November 2026 ballot; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-145)
22. 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 August 2025, listing all of the City's investments as of August 31, 2025.
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25. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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
Staff requests that the City Coun cil declare introduced for second reading and adopt an Ordinance to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the City of Alhambra (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 Severity 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 acre 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 posted the map and information regarding FHSZ on the City’s website at https://www.alhambraca.gov/863/FireHazard-Severity-Zones. The City Council gave first reading to this ordinance at the September 8, 2025 Council meeting.
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its second reading and adopt the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M25-4849: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zone
23. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M25-2
Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated September 22, 2025 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
24. DEMANDS - F2M25-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (260901 thru 260906) in the amount of $7,223.95 for the period ending August 7, 2025; Final Check List (260894 thru 260930) in the amount of $181,755.56 for the period ending August 7, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $10,960,656.16 for the week ending July 25, 2025 and August 1, 2025; Final Check List (260931 thru 260954) in the amount of $326,115.87 for the period ending August 14, 2025; Final Check List (260955 thru 260983) in the amount $175,329.82 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,175,319.90 for the week ending August 8, 2025; Final Check List (261119 thru 261147) in the amount of $308,114.10 for the period ending August 28, 2025; and, Final Check List (261148 thru 261289) in the amount of $817,189.98 for the period ending August 28, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $864,862.00 for the week ending August 22, 2025.
13 9-22-25
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, October 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
N O T I C E
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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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LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK