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Unofficial until approved by the
Alhambra City Council
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
September 22 , 2025
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6:22 p.m., on Monday, September 22, 2025, the Alhambra City Council met in the Council Chambers of Alhambra City Hall.
PRESENT: MAZA, MALONEY, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
ABSENT: NONE
Officials Present : City Manager Binnquist, Assistant City Manager Garcia, Deputy City Manager Hembree, City Attorney Montes, City Clerk Myles, Director of Parks and Recreation Macias, Director of Finance Lieu, Director of Community Development Ho, Director of Public Works and Utilities Ahlen, Chief of Police Kennedy, Chief of Fire Department Ragusa, Director of Library Services LohGuan, Director of Human Resources Ko, Management Analyst Alvarez, Public Information Specialist Rodriguez
FLAG SALUTE : Mayor Lee
LEE: Mayor Lee read the City ’s Mission Statement as follows: The City of Alhambra is dedicated to responsive, creative leadership and quality services, ensuring desirable neighborhoods and a supportive business environment, while being sensitive to the diversity of our community.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT : We acknowledge that the land on which we are gathered is the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. We seek to prioritize respect for the historic culture and contemporary presence of the native peoples throughout California, especially in the greater Los Angeles/Alhambra area. We come with respect and gratitude for the Gabrielino/Tongva people who still consider themselves the caretakers of this land. It is through their examples that we are reminded of our greater responsibility to take care of Mother Earth and to take care of each other.
CEREMONIAL S
1. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: LORRAINE UWANAWICH – F2M25-3 Mayor Lee and the City Council wish ed to commend and thank Executive Assistant to the City Manager Lorraine Uwanawich who was retiring after 36 years of faithful and loyal service to the Management Services Department and the City of Alhambra. Mayor Lee present ed a Certificate of Service plaque to Ms. Uwanawich for her outstanding work for the City. Council offered kind words of gratitude and appreciation for Ms. Uwanawich and her work. Ms.
UWANAWICH expressed her gratitude and appreciation for the City Council and staff throughout her career.
2 . COMMENDATIONS: EAST ALHAMBRA LITTLE LEAGUE MAJOR SOFTBALL ALL STARS DISTRICT 19 CHAMPIONS HIP TEAM –– F2M25-3
Mayor Lee and the Alhambra City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Alhambra, wish ed to congratulate and commend the East Alhambra Major Softball All Stars District 19 Team for their recent v ictory 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 2 9- 22 -25
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 present ed commendations to the team members and coaches as follows:
E ALL Major Softball All Stars District 19 Championship Team Lynette Macias
Madison Brinkley
Maxine Macias
Gianna Aguirre
Aleena Campos
Alexa Flores
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 ed 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.
Vice Mayor MALONEY delivered remarks about the team ’s successful season, including his own son. Mayor L EE present ed 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 – F2M25-4
1) Nathan SONG, 222 N. Curtis Ave., expressed shock, as a member of the LGBTQ community, at the order of American flags being flown at half staff for the death of Charlie Kirk given his politic al 3 9- 22 -25
rhetoric . He questioned Council and staff in their choice to follow the federal policy and expressed concerns.
City Manager BINNQUIST clarified that the City policy was to follow the federal notifications for flying the flag at half staff.
2) Cody CORBETT, 217 S. Granada Ave. spoke regarding demolition at 433 S. Hidalgo which he was concerned was done without a permit.
Mayor LEE requested City Manager Binnquist email her about the address in question. 3) Illegal Immigrant expressed concerns regarding Council ’s response to public speakers, the flag policy regarding other deaths in the community, criticized the City Manager and City Attorney, expressed concerns regarding treatment of the LGBT community, expressed concerns regarding the flag being lowered for Charlie Kirk ’s death, supported reducing the public speaking time to 3 minutes, and expressed concerns regarding ICE action in California. 4) Brian OTIS, 320 N. Monterey St., spoke regarding Council discussion of donating funds to the Alhambra Teacher ’s Association Food Pantry . He discussed the City ’s need to establish a policy regarding donations and made several suggestions.
5) Li ’I FURUMOTO, 3030 W. Main St., representing Urban Visionaries and their partnership with the Alhambra Teachers Association for the Food Pantry. She expressed gratitude for the Council ’s decision to support the Food Pantry, discussed the high need for the food program, and the expansion of the food program. She went on to discuss the response of the community to the organization and the organization ’s decision to decline the contract with the City due to division in the community. She invited Council and the public who wished to volunteer to attend the next food distribution event and expressed best wishes for continued dialogue with the City.
Mayor LEE discussed the numerous non-profits who continue to work within the community, expressed best wishes for Urban Visionaries and their continued work within the community, discussed the confusion, and discussed Staff ’s work on a grant policy. 6) Charlie Kirk discussed attacks against the First Amendment, read excerpts from court cases , discussed issues of homelessness and vacant businesses, discussed housing issues, and spoke in support of President Trump ’s immigration policies.
WANG: Councilmember WANG left Council Chambers at 7:15 p.m. and returned at 7:16 p.m. 7) Lewis McCAMMON, 105 N. Cordova St., discussed SB79 and an update to the CalState LA Transit bus hub. He distributed handouts to Council, which are on file in the City Clerk ’s office.
PRESENTATION S
4. SMOKE-FREE MULTI-UNIT HOUSING REGULATIONS – F2M 2 5-7 Management Analyst ALVAREZ delivered a staff report. On June 23, 2025, the City Council directed staff to research and provide information pertaining to ordinances prohibiting smoking in multi-unit residences. Staff present ed information on this topic as it relate d 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.
Public Comment:
The following people spoke in favor of Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Regulations 4 9- 22 -25
1) Antonio Salang, 11537 216 th St., 90715, representing the Community Health Alliance 2) Jennifer Ng , S. Cordova St.
3) Esther Tam, 301 Orange Grove Ave.
4) Brian Otis, 320 N. Monterey St. , also discussed the challenges of landlords to enforce smoking bans.
5) Vincent Basobas, 112 N. 2 nd St
6) Je-Show Yang, 91803
7) Yaneth Rodriguez
8) Lewis McCammon, 105 N. Cordova St.
9) Steven Gallegos, 500 N. Everett St.
10) Shirley Tatsuno, 1408 S. Fifth St.
11) Charlie Kirk
12) Jonathan Grayson, via Zoom
Discussion : Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER spoke in support of smoke-free regulations in Alhambra as well as her experiences as an asthma sufferer. She went on to speak regarding the graduated enforcement options as outlined in staff ’s presentation. She stated that she did not support Police Officers enforcing regulations, but rather landlords and HOAs. Vice Mayor MALONEY spoke in support of regulations and echoed Ms. Andrade- Stadler ’s comments regarding graduated enforcement and not directing Police or Code Enforcement Officers to enforce the regulations. Councilmember MAZA spoke in support of regulations and expressed concerns with the phase in period of enforcement. He also supported private enforcement. Mr. MAZA motioned to move forward with an ordinance. Ms.
ANDRADE-STADLER seconded the motion. Councilmember WANG spoke in support of the regulations. She discussed SB332 and suggested providing more educational efforts to inform the community about the dangers of second -hand smoke. She also cautioned that the regulations not push any families to eviction. Mayor LEE also spoke in support of regulations and echoed her colleagues ’ comments. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER, Mr. ALVAREZ, and Ms.
BINNQUIST discussed other cities with graduated enforcement or “phased in ” implementation.
Mr. MAZA clarified his motion for an ordinance which would be a full ban on all indoor smoking in multi-unit housing complexes of four or more units, with a phase-in period of 2-3 years, that landlords immediately notify tenants of regulations, that education materials be provided, that tenants receive adequate noticing, that signage be required in units, and that the City work with other agencies. Ms. BINNQUIST and Mr. MAZA clarified a 3 -year phase-in period.
Action Taken : City Council rec e ive d and file d the information regarding smoke-free multi-unit housing directed staff to draft an ordinance for Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Regulations.
Vote: Moved: MAZA Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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 City Clerk MYLES delivered a staff report. 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- 5 9- 22 -25
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 number 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 request ed 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 (P rocedures for addressing Council ) the Council wishe d to include in the proposed ordinance and then consider introducing the ordinance for first reading.
Public Comment:
1) Jennifer NG, S. Cordova St., spoke in support of the three-minute cap during the 30-minute period of Non-Agendized Public Comment at the beginning of the meeting. She did not support time limitations for the Consent Agenda comments. She asked for clarity regarding the effects of this decision on public comment at Board and Commission meetings. 2) Kirk spoke regarding censorship issues, First Amendment issues, and limitations on democracy.
3) Illegal Immigrant spoke against time limitations. He discussed public meetings of other agencies and requested information regarding School Board meetings. He further discussed suffering in the community and issues faced by undocumented residents and LGBT residents.
4) Lewis McCAMMON, 105 N. Cordova St., supported the permanent 30-minute period for Non-Agenda Public Comment at the beginning of the meeting and supported a three- minute limit to allow for more speakers during that time. He did not support time limitations during the Consent Agenda or total speaking time of an individual speaker. 5) Bert NG, via Zoom, supported the 30-minute period of Non-Agendized Public Comment at the start of the meeting but expressed concerns other time limitations on public speaking.
He encouraged Council to take a stand against disruptive speakers at meetings.
Discussion : Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER spoke regarding the concerns of residents unable to fully access the public meetings and stated that there were several methods where the public were able to engage with the meeting including in person, telephone, email, and online. She supported 3 minutes speaking time per individual for the initial 30 -minute period for Public Comment for Non-Agendized Items at the beginning of the meeting and supported a 5 -minute per individual speaking time for other items on the agenda.
She discussed the time limitation for the Consent Agenda items and expressed some concerns. Vice Mayor MALONEY also supported 3 minutes speaking time for the 30 -minute period for Non-Agendized Public Comment at the beginning of the meeting and 5 -minute speaking time during the continuation of Public Comment on Non-Agendized Items at the end of the meeting. He did not support a per person total time limit during the meeting. He suggested that the person presiding over the meeting use discretion to impose limits when there are a large number of speakers. He stated that he was open to different ideas for speaking time during the Consent Agenda but remained undecided at the moment. 6 9- 22 -25
Councilmember MAZA also supported 3 minutes speaking time per individual for the 30 -minute period for Public Comment for Non-Agendized Items at the beginning of the meeting and supported continued review of the operation of meetings with input from the public. Regarding the Consent Agenda, he proposed that if an individual wished to speak on one item , then they be allowed five minutes of speaking time, but if an individual wished to speak on multiple items , then they have a maximum 10 minutes to speak on all items. He agreed that there should not be a total speaking time per meeting. Councilmember WANG supported 3 minutes speaking time for the initial 30 -minute period for Public Comment on Non-Agendized items and a 5 - minute speaking time per individual for Non-Agendized Public Comment at the end of the meeting. She did not agree with a total individual speaking time per meeting. She agreed with Mr. Maza ’s suggestion for the Consent Agenda. Mayor LEE supported the initial 30 -minute period for Public Comment for Non-Agendized Items at the beginning of the meeting and supported the Mayor ’s discretion to limit speaking time if there are a large number of speakers present. She stated that she did not want to limit free speech or participation at public meetings. She did not support restrictions per person on their total speaking time. She was open to a set time of 3 minutes for the first 30 minutes, but expressed that she preferred this to be at the Mayor ’s discretion depending on the number of speakers and felt that limitations were not necessary. She did not support the other limitations.
Mr. MAZA motioned to 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, 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, set the individual speaking time during the Consent Agenda to 5 minutes if speaking on one item and 10 minutes total for those individuals speaking on 2 or more consent agenda items, and set speaking time to 5 minutes for regular agenda items. He also stated that this be attempted on a trial basis and be altered after that point. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER suggested that the trial basis be set at 6 -months to review the practice. Mr. MAZA stated that he would like to make it permanent but requested a review after 6 -months. Ms. ANDRADE-STADER seconded the motion. Ms. LEE and Mr. MAZA discussed his motion regarding enforcement of time limitations. City Attorney MONTES offered suggestions for public comment for Consent Agenda Item s and stated that items which necessitated a broader discussion by the public could be pulled from the consent agenda and would therefore allow for 5 minutes speaking time for all individuals regarding that item.
Action Taken : City Council:
1. Receive d and file d the information report;
2. Determine d the following revisions to be include d 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. 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 to 5 minutes for one consent agenda item and 10 minutes for two or more consent agenda items .
d) Set individual speaking time for all other agenda items to 5 minutes ;
3. R equested a re view all practices after a 6-month period; 7 9- 22 -25
4 . Introduced 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 would return for a second reading and adoption at the next regular meeting.
Vote: Moved: MAZA Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, MAZA, WANG
Noes: NONE
Abs tain : LEE
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 6 – 25 )
All items listed under the Consent Agenda were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion .
6. HUD 202 4 -202 5 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) – F2M7-84, M2M2 5- 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 benefit low- and moderate- income residents. Staff requests that the City Council approve the 202 4 -202 5 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).
Public Comment:
1) Illegal Immigrant requested clarification for assistance to illegal immigrant community, discussed the need for a homeless count, requested information regarding the homeless statistics for Alhambra and requested information regarding rent increases in Alhambra . 2) Lewis McCAMMON, 105 N. Cordova St. spoke regarding the CAPER and the HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee meetings. He also requested Council appoint new Committee members to fill the vacancies and help the Committee reach a quorum in order to review CDBG and HUD reports. He went on to speak regarding CDBG minor and major home rehabilitation programs.
WANG : Councilmember Wang left Council Chambers at 9:16 p.m. and returned at 9:21 p.m. 3) Kirk spoke regarding misuse of HUD funding for housing programs, homeless issues, and cite d court cases. He went on to speak against illegal immigrants and spoke in support of President Trump.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d the 202 4 -202 5 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and direct ed staff to submit the report to HUD , as required. ( M2M24- 135 )
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Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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 Contract 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 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.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council receive d and file d the quarterly contracts report for the period of June 1, 2025 through August 31, 2025.
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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 was inspected by staff and all work was completed in accordance with the City ’s requirements and specifications.
As such, it was 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.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council accept ed 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 ed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct ed the Finance Director to release the 5% retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-136 )
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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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 two drains that were leaking and replace two 3-inch cas t iron drains. In addition, $892.00 was deducted to the retention as a result of damage to the cable and connection to the front building ’s camera. All work was completed in accordance with the 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.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council accept ed 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 ed the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct ed the Finance Director to release the 5% retention thirty-five (35) days from the date of recordation, if no liens are filed; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M25-137 ) Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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 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 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.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M25-138 ) Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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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 10 th 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 was 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 was anticipated that Vice Mayor Maloney and Councilmembers Maza and Wang would be present on Friday, October 10 th when the Annual Business Meeting was scheduled; therefore, due to the fact that Mr. Maloney and Ms. Wang were already appointed as the City ’s representatives for the League of California Cities, Los Angeles Board of Directors, staff proposed 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.
Public Comment: Illegal Immigrant suggested topics for discussion at the League of California Cities Conference including speaking time during public meetings, suppression of public comment, homeless issues, and police issues.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d 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 )
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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 would include review of the existing standards, coordination with 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 would be used in conjunction with the updated edition of the Standard Plans and Specifications.
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council approve d 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
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Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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 awarded a contract 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 wa s now necessary for more cross gutters for proper street drainage, curb & gutter and concrete driveway aprons. Further, additional pavement rehabilitation was needed to accommodate unforeseen field conditions within the project limits. This additional work under Change Order No. 3 require d another $358,240.70 in expenses, resulting in a revised contract value of $2,533,385.70.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-140 ) Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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 was 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.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council accept ed 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-141 )
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
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Absent: NONE
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 availability of clean water, protect the environment, and enhance the overall quality of life in the community.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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 health benefits flex plan contributions. The City has worked 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 letters and the Alhambra Municipal Code into one consolidated and comprehensive document.
Public Comment: Illegal Immigrant spoke regarding police issues and homeless issues.
He further criticized salary increases.
Discussion: None.
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Action Taken : City Council adopt ed 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action . (M2M22-142 ) Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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 include d 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 recommended that the City Council reject the proposals that were received and authorize staff to distribute a new request for proposals. Staff would review the scope of the work and the RFP to determine whether the project scope or the number of project locations should be reduced.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council reject ed the proposals received in response to Request for Proposals No. RFP2M24-17; authorize the distribution of a new Request for Proposals for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Infrastructure project at various City parks; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-143 ) Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
18. AWARD CONTRACT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND STREET LIGHTING 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.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council award ed 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 Services, not to exceed $240,000 each fiscal year, commencing on 14 9- 22 -25
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 d the City Manager or designee to execute the contract and extensions subject to satisfactory performance and budget allocation ; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M25-144 ) Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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 counsel 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 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 competitive, 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.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council authorize d the distribution of Request for Qualifications and Proposals to provide legal services to the Alhambra Civil Service Commission; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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 contain ed 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 would continue to present quarterly updates to the Council and would diligently work through Strategic Plan goals and individual items to enable important progress.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council receive d and file d the 2025 Strategic Plan update.
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
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Absent: NON E
21. AWARD OF CONTRACT: CONSULTING SERVICES IN RELATION TO A TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS – F2M25-53, C2M25-42, M2M25-145 Staff request ed 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 provide d specialized services relating to ballot preparation and informational communications.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-145 ) Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
22 . TREASURER ’S REPORT – F2M25-1
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council receive d and file d as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for the month of August 2025, listing all of the City's investments as of August 31, 2025.
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
23 . PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M25-2
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council ratif ied the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated September 22, 2025 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
24 . DEMANDS - F2M2 5 -1
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Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d 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 2 8 , 2025 ; and, Final Check List (261148 thru 261289 ) in the amount of $ 817,189.98 for the period ending August 2 8 , 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $ 864,862.00 for the week ending August 22 , 2025.
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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 request ed that the City Council declare introduced for second reading and adopt an Ordinance to designate Fire Hazard Seve rity 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.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council declare d 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
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, MAZA, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M2 5 -7 Councilmember WANG discussed recent Council discussions and some disagreements. Ms. WANG stressed that the Council was united in their commitment to the community and requested that the disagreements not be turned into division. She encouraged passionate debates but to ultimately work together to serve the community.
Mayor LEE responded to Ms. Wang ’s comments and further discussed misinformation in the public.
Mayor LEE announced upcoming City events such as the Safety Fair at the Farmer ’s Market and Autumn Fest, and promoted the use of the Alhambra Go app for public use.
ADJOURNMENT : At 9: 50 p.m. there being no further business for the Council to transact, the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting to the next regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council scheduled for Monday, October 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK
by
BRIANNA LAMB MCCARTHY
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK