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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 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:
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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, 111 South First Street
October 13, 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 t hemselves 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.
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.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2025 -2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2025 -26
ACTION PLAN, AND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A SECTION 108 LOAN APPLICATION TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY CENTER – F2M25-36, N2M25- 117, R2M25-39
This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M25 -117 for the City Council to hold a public hearing regarding the proposed First Amendment to the City of Alhambra’s 2025 - 2026 Annual Action Plan and 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan to receive comments on the proposed changes and with regard to the proposed reprogramming and utilization of a Section 108 Loan from the Co mmunity Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. For Program Year 2025-2026, the City is proposing a Substantial Amendment to the Action Plan and the 2025 -2029 Consolidated Plan to include a $4,079,000 Section 108 Loan Guarantee under CDBG to fund the develop ment of the Alhambra Community Center.
This effort is in alignment with the goals stated in the 2025 -2029 Consolidated Plan to provide public facility improvements. The Section 108 Loan Program was established to
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provide cities with financing for large CD BG-eligible projects by using a portion of the jurisdiction’s future CDBG grants as collateral for repayment. The maximum amount cities can borrow is five times the annual CDBG grant allocation. In 2025 -26, Alhambra’s allocation was $815,800; hence, the m aximum available to Alhambra for a Section 108 Loan is $4,079,000. Upon loan approval, entities can request a repayment period of twenty years. Staff identified the Alhambra Community Center as an appropriate use of Section 108 Loan funds under CDBG. The A lhambra Community Center Project is estimated at $30,900,000 for 17,000 square feet of new facility space, with approximately half of that space planned for adaptive reuse. While a total of $25,000,000 from 2023 California Budget Act (grant) will be utiliz ed by the City for the construction of the project, any differences that exceed the grant amount (estimated at $5,900,000) will need to be financed by the City. The City is seeking $4,079,000 in Section 108 Loan funds with payments from future CDBG proceeds to help finance the project, leaving $1,821,000 in City financing from other sources. The Alhambra Community Center is centrally located at 612 West Shorb, within a low and moderate-income area for CDBG eligibility. Utilizing HUD defined data, the Alhamb ra Community Center (within a one -mile radius) is 63.7% low and moderate -income, suggesting the Alhambra Community Center project will provide a unique opportunity to make a profound and impactful community investment via the use of CDBG restricted funds.
For the City to apply for the Section 108 Loan Program, it is necessary to amend the City’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 -2026 Action Plan to incorporate the Alhambra Community Center Project as an activity to be funded by Section 108 Loan funds . In addition, HUD requires applicants to submit evidence of the citizen participation process for the proposed use of funds. This item including the Substantial Amendments and the Section 108 Application were expected to be discussed and reviewed with t he HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee on September 10, 2025 and October 7, 2025, however, a quorum could not be obtained for either meeting. Nevertheless, Committee members were encouraged to provide written feedback, if any, to incorporate as part of the public review process. Further, the City’s draft loan application and substantial amendments were made available to the community on the City’s website and at City Hall for a minimum of 30 days prior to the Council conducting the public hearing, with notifica tions posted in the Pasadena Star News, La Opinion and World Journal. As of this report, no public comments were received.
Recommended Action: City Council 1) Conduct a public hearing on the proposed substantial amendments to the Community Developmen t Block Grant Program for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-26 Action Plan; 2) Adopt Resolution No. R2M25- 39 authorizing the submission of a Section 108 Loan Application to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $4,079,0 00 for the Alhambra Community Center; and, 3) Direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
PRESENTATION
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A 40% REDUCTION OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS INVOLVING DESIGNATED HISTORIC RESOURCES; ESTABLISHING NEW FEES FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION APPLICATIONS; AND
IMPLEMENTING A POLICY FOR STREAMLINING PREPARATION OF REQUIRED HISTORIC RESOURCE ASSESSMENTS – F2M20-51, R2M25-35
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On August 25, 2025 the City Council introduced for first reading the Historic Preservation Ordinance. The Ordinance had its second reading and adoption on September 8, 2025.
The Ordinance will be effective on October 18, 2025. With the adoption of the Historic Preservation Ordinance the City Coun cil has approved several incentives including: 1) Mills Act Tax abatement program; 2) Use of the California Historical Building Code; 3) Exemption from design review; 4) Residential waiver for garage space requirement; 5) Recognition/plaque program; and, 6) Reduction of building permit fees, with the reduction to be set by the City Council. The purpose of th e proposed resolution is to: 1) Set the reduction of building permit fees for eligible properties subject to project review under the Historic Preservation Ordinance; 2) Establish new fees for applications involving historic resources; and, 3) Implement a policy for streamlining preparation of required Historic Resource Assessments.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M25 -35 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, authorizing a 40% reduction of building permit fees for eligible projects involving designated historic resources; establishing new fees for historic preservation applications; and implementing a policy for streamlining preparation of required Historic Resource Assessments to 1) Reduce building permit fees by 40% for eligible projects involving designated historic resources; 2) Establish new fees for applications required under the Historic Preservation Ordinance; and, 3) Implement a policy to streamline the preparation of required Historic Resource Assessments.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 3 – 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.
3. AWARD CO NTRACT: GOLF COURSE PARKING AREA LANDSCAPE
ENHANCEMENT PROJECT – F2M25-46, N2M25-112, C2M25-43, M2M25-146
On August 25, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids for the Alhambra Golf Course Parking Area Landscape Enhancem ent Project. On September 18, 2025, the City Clerk received six (6) bids for the Project ranging from $109,000.00 (SGD Enterprises DBA Four Seasons Landscaping ) to $234,356.00 (Williams Landscaping). The bid received from SGD Enterprises DBA Four Seasons Landscaping is the lowest responsive bid. Staff reviewed the bid submitted by SGD Enterprises DBA Four Seasons Landscaping, and found it to be in full compliance and conformance with the project specifications.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to the final language approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, to SGD Enterprises DBA Four Seasons Landscaping, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $109,000.00 for the Alhambra Golf Course Parking Area Landscape Enhancement Projec t; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-146)
4. APPROVAL OF OMNIBUS AMENDMENT TO THE LOAN DOCUMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA AND CHAPEL HOUSING PARTNERS, L.P. – F2M20-71, M2M25-147
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On January 31, 2022, Chapel Housing Partners, L.P. (“Borrower”), and the City entered into a Disposition, Development, and Loan Agreement, under which the City agreed to loan the Borrower the original principal amount of $6,520,000 (the “City as Housing Successor Loan”) to support the development of 44 units. Construction of the project was completed on January 30, 2025, and the final construction costs were under budget. The total savings are estimated to be $2,713,855. From the savings, the Borrower has proposed applying the funds to pay down the loan to the City and one of the other lenders, as outlined in the proposed Omnibus Amendment to the City’s Loan Documents , a copy of which is attached the October 13, 2025 staff report by the Director of Communi ty Development.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the Omnibus Amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney , to the Loan Documents between the City of Alhambra and Chapel Housing Partners, L.P. (“Borrower”). The Borrower has proposed construction cost savings be used to pay down the Borrower’s loan from the City and from another lender, as outlined in the Omnibus Amendment; City Council authorize the City Manager, with the concurrence of the City Attorney, to approve and execute any future amendments to the City’s Loan Documents pertaining to prepayments and refinancings of the City as Housing Successor Loan and related matters, so long as the City’s security position and percentages of the residual receipts due to the City remain the same as set forth in this Amendment, or the City’s position is improved by such future amendment; and, City Council direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-147)
5. ALLEY DEDICATION: 2117 El PASEO – F2M25-8, M2M25-148, D2M25-2037
Staff requests that the City Council accept an alley dedication for the project located at 2117 El Paseo. As part of the approval for the project located at the aforementioned address, a 2.5-foot dedication of property adjacent to the existing alley was required. This requirement aimed at insuring public safety access by increasing alley widths to the standard 20-foot width minimum. The sketch and legal description have been completed and been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Minute Order No. M2M25-148 as follows:
RESOLVED by the Alhambra City Council as follows: This Council hereby accepts that certain Easement ( Deed No. D2M25-2037) from Tommy Sixian Chen granting to the City of Alhambra an easement for public streets and highways and public utility purposes and appurtenant facilities the real property in the City of Alhambra, County of Los Angeles, State of California, more particularly described as follows:
A portion of Lot 116 of Granada Place, in the City of Alhambra, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 11, Page 157 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. Said portion bei ng more particularly described as follows: The westerly 2.50 feet of southerly 53.50 feet of said Lot 116.
and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
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6. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: STREETLIGHT CONVERSION PROJECT FOR HELL MAN
AVENUE, CAMPBELL AVE NUE, PEDLEY DR IVE, HITCHCOCK DR IVE, CARWILE DRIVE, ROARK DRIVE, ELECTRIC AVENUE AND GUEST DRIVE – F2M25-54, N2M25- 144
The proposed improvement would eliminate the existing series street lighting distribution system and convert the lighting to a multi -volt distribution system within the affected neighborhood (Hellman Avenue, Campbell Avenue, Pedley Drive, Hitchcock Drive, Carwile Drive, Roark Drive, Electric Avenue and Guest Drive). The new system will consist of new conduit, conductors, pull boxes and light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires. The new system will be energized via new power pedestals to be installed as part of the street lighting conversion project. Replacing the series circuit street lighting system with a multi- volt system will allow the streetlights within the neighborhood to be converted to LED luminaires. LED is a more energy-efficient lighting system that requires less maintenance and provides a brighter crisper light, creating a safer environment for residents.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids for the Streetlight Conversion Project, with bids due no l ater than 10:30 a.m. on November 20, 2025; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
7. AWARD CONTRACT: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE CITYWIDE BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – F2M21-68, RFP2M25-14, C2M25-44, M2M25-149
On July 28, 2025, the City Council authorized the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services for the Citywide Bus Stop Improvements Project. On August 21, 2025, the City Clerk received four proposals. Staff reviewed and evaluated the responding proposals and found the proposal submitted by S PECS Engineering Group (SEG) conforms to the RFP and received the highest rating b ased on the following scoring factors: qualifications of the project team and proposed personnel; relevant recent project experience (particularly in the region); soundness of technical approach; project references; and quality of proposal response and adherence to required format. SEG has served numerous cities throughout Southern California and has a diverse portfolio of public projects.
Recommended Action: City Council award contract to SPECS Engineering Group, subject to final language approval by th e City Manager and City Attorney, in the amount of $358,888 for Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services for the Citywide Bus Stop Improvements Project ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-149)
8. REQUEST TO WAIVE SPECIAL EVENT FEES FOR ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE 2025 ALHAMBRA HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE – F2M25-16, M2M25-150
For many years, Alhambra High School has held an annual Homecoming Parade in celebration of school spirit and community pride. On September 9, 2025, the Assistant Principal from Alhambra High School submitted a Special Event Request Form for the 2025 Homecoming Parade, which is scheduled for October 31, 2025. The form was
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processed, and the c osts associated for the event include: street closures, safety measures and logistics. Following notification of payment due to the City for the Special Event Permit, the City received a request from Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD) to waive the fees for the 2025 Homecoming Parade for one year. This waiver allows the 2025 event to move forward, and it provides the necessary time for AUSD to explore fundraising opportunities or alternative arrangements for future year parades and events.
No fees have been charged in the past.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a request from Alhambra Unified School District to waive the City’s fees associated with street closures, safety measures and logistics for the 2025 Alhambra High School Ho mecoming Parade on October 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $10,000; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-150)
9. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: POPLAR BOULEVARD REHABILITATION PROJECT (STPL- 5130(024)) – F2M25-55, N2M25-145
Staff recently secured approval from the California Department of Transportation for the STPL-5130(024) Poplar B oulevard Rehabilitation Project. The project consists of road rehabilitation, sidewalk, ADA ramps, curb & gutter and traffic striping. The funding for this project is a combination of Federal Surface Transportation Program Local (STPL) funds, Measure M and Measure R local funds. Plans and specifications have been prepared for this project. Once the Council authorizes the distribution of the Notice Inviting Bids (NIB), it will be posted and advertised with the bid notice and bid instructions.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the circulation of Notice Inviting Bids for the Poplar Boulevard Rehabilitation Project (STPL-5130(024)), with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on November 13, 2025; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
10. AWARD CONTRACT: BUILDING DEMOLITION SERVICES FOR THE ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY CENTER – F2M22-65, N2M25-105, C2M25-45, M2M25-151
On January 27, 2025, the City Council authorized the issuance of Notice Inviting Bids for construction activities for the Alhambra Community Center Project. On September 1 8, 2025, the City Clerk received six (6) bids for building demolition services for the Alhambra Community Center ranging from $369,213.00 (T3 Contractors Corp.) to $829,434.00 (Interior Demolition, Inc.). The low bidder, T3 Contractors Corp., withdrew their bid. The bid received from Precisio n Environmental in the amount of $424,000.00 is the lowest responsive bid among those received.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Precision Environmental for building demolition services for the Alhambra Community Center in an amount not to exceed $424,000.00; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-151)
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11. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO DEVELOP THE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN - F2M23-70, C2M24-26, M2M25- 152
12. RESOLUTION TO NOMINATE A REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY – F2M12-46, R2M25-37
On September 22, 1992, Senate Bill 1679 was signed into law by Governor Pete Wilson authorizing the creation of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority. The Board of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority (WQA) is composed of seven m embers with three appointed members from each of the three municipal water districts, one elected city council person from cities in the San Gabriel Basin with prescriptive water pumping rights, one elected city council person from cities in the San Gabrie l Basin without prescriptive water pumping rights, and two members representing water producers in the San Gabriel Basin. The election of the city member and alternate of the Board of the WQA from cities with pumping rights will take place at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of the Authority set for December 17, 2025. Nominations for candidates for a city member elected by cities with pumping rights may be made by any city with pumping rights. Each city may nominate only one candidate. The City of Alhambra is one of the cities in the San Gabriel Basin with prescriptive water pumping rights. The City of Alhambra may nominate a representative by resolution from September 18, 2025 through October 18, 2025. Vice Mayor Jeffrey K. Maloney is currently serving as Alternate Member to the Board for the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority and has expressed an interest in being nominated for the position of representing cities with pumping rights on the WQA. After nominations are collected, a ballot l isting the candidates will be sent to cities eligible to vote no later than October 30, 2025.
Recommended Action: City Council a dopt Resolution No. R2M 25-37 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California nominating Councilmember Jeffrey K. Maloney to represent cities with prescriptive water pumping rights on the Board of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority
13. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT – F2M25-6B, C2M25- 46, M2M25-153
On April 22, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to Black & Veatch Corporation in the amount of $144,920.00 for professional consulting services to develop the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). Although the contract includes all the necessary tasks, deliverables, and expenses associated with developing the LHMP, an increase in the amount of $7,456.66 is necessary to accommodate additional community engagement (five City Council District meetings) during the public comment period.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an amendment to the contract between the City of Alhambra and Black & Veatch Corporation (Contract No. C2M24-26) for an additional contract amount of $7,456.66 and a new not to exceed contract total of $152,376.66 for the completion of the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-152)
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As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to upgrade and modernize computer equipment for staff, the City is pursuing the purchase of new computer equipment, peripherals, and related services through a cooperative purchasing agreement. This purchase will replace outdated desktop systems citywide and equipment that has reached end of life.
Cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080(B)(3). The State of California, Department of General Services, awarded Contract No. 7-23-70-55- 01 to Dell Marketing LLP on February 1, 2024. This contract remains in effect through June 30, 2026, and satisfies the competitive bidding requirements outlined in the City’s purchasing ordinance.
Recommended Action: City Council award a cont ract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Dell Marketing LLP for the purchase of computer equipment in the amount of $247,407.38; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-153)
14. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS (SGVCOG) FOR THE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF MEASURE A LOCAL SOLUTIONS FUND – F2M25-18, M2M25-154
In November of 2024, the voters in Los Angeles County approved an ordinance imposing a half -cent sales tax on all sales of tangible personal property sold within the County known as “Measure A”, the primary purpose of which is to address homelessness withi n the County. Under Measure A, the proceeds allocated to Local Solutions Fund (LSF) are to be distributed to, as determined by the County, cities or council of governments. Rather than participate with the SGVCOG’s regional approach in addressing homeless ness, Alhambra has notified the SGVCOG of its preference to receive a LSF allocation as a sub- recipient to continue utilizing the Alhambra Homeless Outreach and Mental Evaluation (HOME) Team. The SGVCOG has agreed that Alhambra should be a sub-recipient of the LSF in accordance with Measure A guidelines. Alhambra’s allocation of the LSF is pursuant to an agreement between the SGVCOG and the County for the distribution of funds.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) for the distribution and use of Measure A, Local Solutions Fund (LSF), in the amount of $169,940.00; authorize the City Manager to sign the MOA; appropriate grant revenue and expenditure funds in the amount of $169,940.00; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-154)
15. AWARD CONTRACT: EARTHWORK, ASPHALTIC PAVING AND SITE DEMOLITION SERVICES FOR THE ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY CENTER – F2M22-65, N2M25-106, C2M25-47, M2M25-155
On January 27, 2025, the City Council authorized the issuance of Notice Inviting Bids for construction activities for the Alhambra Community Center Project. On September 18, 2025, the City Clerk received four (4) bids for Earthwork, Paving, and Site Demolition Services for the Alhambra Community Center ranging from $1,000,000.00 (Ramirez Company) to $1,912,420.00 (Salsbury Engineering Inc. ). The low bidder, Ramirez Company, was deemed a non -responsive bid. The bid received from Doja Inc. in the amount of $1,150,000.00 is the lowest responsive bid among those received.
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Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and the City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Doja Inc., for earthwork, asphaltic paving and site demolition services for the Alhambra Community Center in an amount not to exceed $1,150,000.00; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-155)
16. RESOLUTION UPDATING VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED (VMT) CRITERIA FOR
SMALL PROJECT SCREENING FOR PURPOSES OF ANALYZING
TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND APPROVING STUDY GUIDELINES FOR VEHICLE MILES
TRAVELED ASS ESSMENT AS WELL AS LEVEL OF SERVICE TRAFFIC IMPACT ASSESMENT WHEN REQUIRED UNDER THE GENERAL PLAN – F2M20-44, R2M25- 36, M2M25-156
On September 27, 2013, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 743 into law changing how transportation impact analysis is conducted as part of the CEQA review of projects by eliminating Level of Service ( LOS) as the basis for determining transportation impacts under CEQA and requiring the use of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) instead. On June 8, 2020, with guidance from the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), the City Council adopted Resolution No. R2M20-22 adopting VMT thresholds of significance for purposes of analyzing transportation impacts under the CEQA before the new CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3 went into effect on July 1, 2020. On March 11, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. R2M24-7 which updated VMT thresholds of significance based on the Southern California Association of Governments updated 2020 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy. To reflect changes to VMT screening criteria, the City of Alhambra has prepared a new “City of Alhambra Transportation Stud y Guidelines for Vehicle Miles Traveled and Level of Service Assessment” with a date of September 2025 (Attachment 1 – Exhibit A of the October 13, 2025 staff report by the Director of Community Development). The proposed changes are based on an updated te chnical memorandum sent out by the SGVCOG on August 25, 2025 advising SGVCOG member agencies to update their 2024 Transportation Study Guidelines to remove Screening Criterion #3, Project Type Screening. This criterion contains the “small project” screenin g, which is the subject of the recent court ruling (CNFF, et al. versus County of San Diego) . Notwithstanding the shift to VMT impact analysis under CEQA, LOS analysis is still required under the Mobility chapter of the Alhambra General Plan under certain circumstances —specifically in connection with projects that could have traffic impacts at major intersections of the City.
Additionally, t his Resolution has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the Ci ty. The adoption of changes to local CEQA thresholds of significance for transportation impacts and the adoption of new Local Transportation Assessment Guidelines will not have a significant environmental impact and are exempt from the CEQA pursuant to Sec tion 15308 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations because the actions are undertaken by the City for the protection of the environment.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M25 -36 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Alhambra, California, updating Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Criteria for small project screening for purposes of analyzing transportation impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
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adopting the updated City of Alhambra Transportation Study Guidelines for Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and Level of Service (LOS) Assessment updating the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) criteria by removing Screening Criteria #3, Project Type Screening, for purposes of analyzing transportation impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act and adopting the updated City of Alhambra Transportation Study Guidelines for Vehicle Miles Traveled and Level of Service Assessment; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-156)
17. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE AND UPFIT OF TWO PATROL VEHICLES FOR THE ALHAMBRA POLICE DEPARTMENT – F2M25-6A, C2M25-48, M2M25-157
The 2025 -26 Budget includes the re placement of police vehicles. Staff is seeking to purchase two police vehicles through a cooperative purchase agreement. A cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080(B)(3). On February 15, 2021, Sourcewell opened four bids for p rocuring vehicles, cars, vans, SUVs and light trucks with related equipment, accessories, and services. Sourcewell awarded contract 09152-NAF to National Auto Fleet Group on November 4, 2021 – a contract that does not expire until November 8, 2025. According to the Sourcewell bid specifications, there is an option to purchase vehicles for $47,127.96 and upfit for $26,467.96 with taxes and fees for a total of $82,823.52 per vehicle. Staff recommends purchasing two vehicles under this option.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract to National Auto Fleet Group, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, for the purchase of two patrol vehicles in the amount of $165,647.04; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-157)
18. FY 2024-2025 TO FY 2025-2026 CARRYOVERS - F2M24-17, F2M25-17, R2M25-38
Staff requests that the City Council adopt a resolution approving certain fiscal year -end carryovers from fiscal year 2024-2025 to fiscal year 2025-2026 and the reappropriation of outstanding encumbrances at the close of the fiscal year 2024-2025.
Recommended Action: Council adopt Resolution No. R2M25 -38 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving thos e certain fiscal year -end carryovers from fiscal year 202 4/25 to fiscal year 2025/26 and reappropriation of outstanding encumbrances at the close of the fiscal year 2024/25
19. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE AND UPFIT OF TWO PATROL VEHICLES FOR
THE ALHAMBRA POLICE DEPARTMENT USING CHP GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND PROGRAM – F2M25-6A, C2M25-49, M2M25-158
On July 28, 2025, the City Council approved th e acceptance of grant funds from the California Highway Patrol’s Cannabis Tax Fund Program. This grant allows for the funding and purchase of two fully police patrol vehicles. As such, staff is seeking to purchase two patrol vehicles through a cooperative purchase agreement. A cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080(B)(3). On September 15, 2021, Sourcewell opened four bids for procuring vehicles including cars, vans, SUVs and light
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trucks, along with related equipment, accesso ries, and services. Sourcewell awarded contract 091521NAF to National Auto Fleet Group on November 4, 2021 – a contract that does not expire until November 8, 2025. According to the Sourcewell bid specifications, there is an option to purchase vehicles for $50,819.38 and upfit for $24,125.90 with taxes and fees for a total of $84,315.06 per vehicle. Staff recommends purchasing two vehicles under this option.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract to National Auto Fleet Group, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, for the purchase of two police patrol vehicles in the amount of $168,630.12; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-158)
20. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 84242 – F2M25-11, M2M25-159
On August 22, 2024, Tentative Tract Map No. 84242 was approved to develop a condominium project consisting of 49 residential dwelling units, including nine (9) single - family detached homes and seven (7 ) multi-family buildings, on a site of approximately
2.06 acres within the EMC (East Main Commercial) and RM (Residential Medium Density) zones located at 801-817 East Main Street and 17-25 North Granada Avenue in the City of Alhambra. On August 25, 2025, the City Engineer signed Tract Map No. 84242 and recommended recordation of the same. All Conditions of Approval applicable to Tract Map No. 84242 have been met and the project Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions have been approved and will be recorded concurrently with the Final Map. Building permits were issued on September 17, 2025, with construction of the project anticipated to be complete by the end of 2026.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Minute Order No. M2M25 -159 as follows: RESOLVED by the Alhambra City Council as follows:
SECTION ONE: Based upon the recommendation of the Director of Community Development in his report dated October 13, 2025 , this Council hereby finds and determines tha t the herein below described project will not violate any of the provisions of Sections 66473, 66474.1 and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act of the State of California relating to findings for approval.
SECTION TWO: This Council hereby approves Tract M ap No. 84242 to develop a condominium project consisting of 49 residential dwelling units, including nine (9) single-family detached homes and seven (7) multi-family buildings on a site of approximately 2.06 acres within the EMC (East Main Commercial) and RM (Residential Medium Density) zones located at 801- 817 East Main Street and 17 -25 North Granada Avenue and authorizes the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map the certificate which embodies the approval of said map.
21. MINUTES
Recommended Action: City Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes of the August 25, 2025 regular meeting of the City Council and the August 25, 2025 and September 22, 2025 special meetings of the City Council.
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22. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M25-2
Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated October 13, 2025 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
23. DEMANDS - F2M25-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (1 thru 173 and 261365 thru 261372 ) in the amount of $ 64,321.92 for the period ending September 2, 2025; Final Check List (261290 thru 261294) in the amount of $476,397.71 the period ending August 29, 2025; Final Check List (260931 thru 260954) in the amount of $ 326,115.87 for the period ending August 14, 2025 ; Final Check List ( 261295 thru 261364) in the amount $142,454.02; Final Check List (261374 thru 261374) in the amount of $275.00 for the period ending September 3, 2025; and, Final Check List ( 261375 thru 261460) in the amount of $ 2,714,902.93 for the period ending September 4, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $ 77,435.10 for the week ending August 29, 2025.
24. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.23 (§ 2.23.030, §
2.23.040, AND § 2.23.050) OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
THE COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT OF THE HCDA CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE – F2M25-29, O2M25-4851
The HCDA serves an important role as an advisory body to the City Council, providing recommendations related to the City’s housing and community development initiatives.
According to the Municipal Code (§ 2.23.090), the HCDA shall meet once every three months. In addition, per the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, the HCDA is expected to meet regularly to provide input and recommendations on key documents, including the Consolidated Plan, the Annual Action Plan, the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), and any substantial amendments.The HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee held a meeting on March 4, 2025. After that date, no meetings could be held through September 2025 due to a lack of quorum. With the current six appointed members and four vacancies on the ten-member body, all members needed to be present to meet the quorum requirement of six (50% plus one). Due to the lack of quorum from March through September, the committee was unable to fulfill its advisory responsibilities or provide formal recommendations during that time. Th e proposed o rdinance amends Sections § 2.23.030, § 2.23.040, and § 2.23.050 of the Alhambra Municipal Code to reduce the HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee membership from ten (10) to five (5) members, and to red uce the number of committee member appointments by each City Council member from two (2) to one (1).
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M25-4851: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, amending Chapter 2.23 (§ 2.23.030 – Composition and Qualifications, § 2.23.040 – Appointment and Term of Office, and § 2.23.050 – Ex Officio Members) of the Alhambra Municipal Code relat ing to the HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee
which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at the next regular Council meeting.
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25. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
2.04 OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAININ G TO THE ORDER OF
BUSINESS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING COUNCIL – F2M24-7, O2M25-4850
Staff requests that the City Council declare introduced for second reading and adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.04 of the Alhambra Municipal Code pertaining to the order of business for City Council meetings and the procedure for addressing Council. 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 . 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 me eting.
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 re turn with more information on whether surrounding cities have set time limits for public comment on non- agendized items and for consent agenda items. Staff presented survey results to the Council at the September 22, 2025 and after receiving public comment, the City Council determined those 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 wished to include in the proposed ordinance and then introduced the ord inance for first reading. The revisions the Council made to the Alhambra Code Chapter 2.04 included, but are not limited to: 1) P ermanently move public comment for non -agendized items to the beginning of the meeting, after any ceremonial items, for an init ial set time of 30 minutes with the balance of any comment at the end of the meeting; 2) 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; and, 3) Set a total individual speaker time for consent agenda items as follows: the total individual speaker time for consent agenda items shall be five minutes for those individuals speaking on one item and for those individuals speaking on more than one consent item, the total speaking time shall be 10 minutes.
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its second reading and adopt the following ordinance entitled:
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
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.
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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 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
N O T I C E
Agenda Items: Copies of the staff reports or other written documentation relating to the items listed on this agenda are on file with the City Clerk in Alhambra City Hall, located at 111 South First Street, Alhambra, California, and are available for inspection during regular office hours, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m . or please call (626) 570 -5090. If you would like to sign -up to receive the City Council meeting agenda and staff reports packet, please visit the City’s website at www.cityofalhambra.org and you will be able to submit your email address on 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 throu gh the City’s website. The regular meetings of the Alhambra City Council are recorded and are broadcast on Charter Channels 3 and 182 at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Mondays following the meeting.
Recordings are also available for viewing by the public on th e City of Alhambra’s website, at the Alhambra Public Library and, upon appointment, in the City Clerk’s Office.
Americans with Disabilities Act: If you require special assistance to participate in any City meeting (including assisted listening devices), please contact the City Clerk's Office at (626) 570 -5090.
Notification of at least 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make 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