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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 27, 2025
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Alhambra is dedicated to responsive, creative leadership and quality services, ensuring desirable neighborhoods and a supportive business environment, while being sensitive to the diversity of our community.
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Addressing the Council:
In person: Section 2.04.210 of the Alhambra Municipal Code establishes the procedures for addressing the Council. Any person wishing to address the Council during the meeting should complete a Speaker Request Card and submit it to the City Clerk so the City Council knows you wish to speak . When called upon by the presiding officer, please step to the podium.
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Remarks are limited to 5 minutes; however, the presiding officer may either extend or reduce the maximum time to such period of time as the Council may determine.
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Enforcement of Decorum : The Chief of Police, or his/her designee, shall be Sergeant -at-Arms of the Council meetings. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall carry out all orders and instructions given by the presiding officer for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum at the Council meeting.
Persons Authorized to be Within Rail : No person, except City official or their designees, shall be permitted within the rail in front of the Council Chamber without the express consent of the Council.
Agenda Tracking Numbers: All numbers listed in bold after the title of each Agenda item are City Clerk tracking numbers that are used for filing and research purposes.
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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, 111 South First Street
October 27, 2025
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL: Maza, Maloney, Wang, Andrade-Stadler, Lee
FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Lee
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: We acknowledge that the land on which we are gathered is the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. We seek to prioritize respect for the historic culture and contemporary presence of the native peoples throughout California, especially in the greater Los Angeles/Alhambra area. We come with respect and gratitude for the Gabrielino/Tongva people who still consider themselves the caretakers of this land. It is through their examples that we are reminded of our greater responsibility to take care of Mother Earth and to take care of each other.
CEREMONIALS
1. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: XIOMARA CONTRERAS – F2M25-3
Mayor Lee and the City Council wish to commend and thank Customer Service Supervisor Xiomara Contreras who will soon retire after 33 years of faithful and loyal service to the Utilities Department and the City of Alhambra. Mayor Lee will present a Certificate of Service plaque to Ms. Contreras for her outstanding work for the City.
2. PRESENTATION OF A GIFT RECEIVED FROM THE MAYOR OF KIRISHIMA, JAPAN – ALHAMBRA’S SISTER CITY – F2M7-80
Recently, Alhambra Chamber of Commerce Member, Mr. Ivan Posey, visited Alhambra’s Sister City of Kirishima, Japan. While visiting, Mr. Posey met with the Mayor of Kirishima and his staff. During the meeting, the Mayor graciously presented Mr. Posey with a gift for the City of Alhambra. Mr. Posey will present the gift from Kirishima’s Mayor and provide the Council with some details about his visit to the Sister City.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS (TIME LIMITATIONS: 5 MINUTES PER SPEAKER, 30 MINUTES TOTAL)
Citizens wishing to address the Council on any matter which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council not on the Agenda may do so at this time. Once the 30-minute time limit has been reached, any remaining speakers will be permitted to speak at the end of the meeting. Speakers will only be allowed to speak once per meeting for non -agendized items.
Please note that while the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action unless the matter appears as an item on a forthcoming agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 4 – 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.
4. AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF THE CITY’S OFFICIAL REPORTS FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) – F2M25-43, RFP2M25 -11, C2M25-50, M2M25-160
On July 28, 2025, the City Council authorized staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the preparation of Annual Action Plans, Consolidated An nual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPERs), and professional staff assistance. These are administrative requirements for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships funds administered by the Department of Housing and Urb an Development (HUD). Staff contacted six consulting firms specializing in CDBG and HOME administrative support services and received four proposals. After reviewing the submissions conducting interviews with all the candidates, staff recommends awarding a contract to Veronica Tam and Associates. The City currently contracts with Veronica Tam and Associates, a firm with an extensive history working with Alhambra and a strong understanding of the City’s housing and development priorities.
Recommended Action: City Council award a three -year contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Veronica Tam & Associates, for professional services in an amount not to
PRESENTATION
3. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW FEES FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION APPLICATIONS – F2M20-51, R2M25-42
At the October 13, 2025 City Council meeting, Historic Preservation Application fees were discussed and continued. The Council requested additional information regarding surrounding cities’ fees and details about the fee study that was conducted. The Council also asked staff to look into additional grant funding opportunities as well. Lastly, the Council had a brief discussion about Certificates of Economic Hardship that merited a follow up on the topic. Staff reached out to adjacent cities with Historic Preservation programs and inquired about their processes and fees. Information was obtained through reviewing municipal codes and fee schedules and then verifying by speaking with respective staff. While each city had slightly different processes and applications, tremendous effort was made to try to accurately show what other cities were doing in comparison to Alhambra’s proposed fees. Staff will present information regarding the results of the survey as well as on the topics Council requested additional information on at the October 13, 2025 meeting.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M25-42 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, establishing new fees for Historic Preservation Applications to establish new fees for applications required under the Historic Preservation Ordinance, or direct staff as deemed appropriate in providing further direction on establishing new fees for Historic Preservation applications.
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exceed $80,100 for the preparation of the City of Alhambra’s Annual Action Plan(s), Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report(s) (CAPER), and professional staff assistance; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-160)
5. RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NOS. 2 &16 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE UPCOMING REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL – F2M25-56, R2M25-40
On February 24, 2025, in accordance with Alhambra City Charter Sec. 29, the Alhambra City Council reorganized and rotated the offices of Mayor, Vice Mayor and Councilpersons of various departments for the nine-month period ending November 24, 2025. Adoption of a Resolution is required in connection with the upcoming reorganization of the City Council; i.e., designating the City’s Board members to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District Nos. 2 and 16. By the District’s bylaws, Jeff Maloney, by virtue of becoming Mayor effective November 24, 2025, is the City’s Member; and, Adele Andrade -Stadler is the Alternate Member to act in place of Mr. Maloney, if necessary.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M25 -40 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council pertaining to the designation of the Member and Alternate Member of the Boards of Directors of County Sanitation District Nos. 2 And 16 of Los Angeles County
6. ACCEPT GRANT: OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY – PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM – F2M25-18, M2M25-161
The goal of the Office of Traffic Safety and Pedestrian Bicycle Safety Program is to reduce the number of individuals killed or injured from collisions involving pedestrians and bicyclists through grant funding for local law enforcement agencies. The Alhambra Police Department intends to utilize funding for the FY 2025-2026 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program to enhance community safety through various educational programs. Such programs and services will include classroom education, bicycle rodeos, commu nity events and presentations on an overtime basis. Participation in programs such as National Walk to School Day, National Bicycle Safety Month, National Pedestrian Safety Month and California’s Pedestrian Safety Month. In addition, the Police Department intends to use grant funding to purchase bicycle helmets to be distributed to community members at various events throughout the grant cycle.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grant in the amount of $46,635; appr opriate revenue and expenditure funds in the amount of $46,635; authorize the Chief of Police to enter into a contract with the Office of Traffic Safety for grant implementation; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-161)
7. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: SEWER LIFT STATION NO. 5 REPLACEMENT PROJECT – F2M25-57, N2M25-154
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The Sewer System Rehabilitation Plan completed in March 2009 identified Sewer Lift Station No. 5, located at 913 Clay Court east of Granada Aven ue and north of Mission Road, in need of complete replacement. The lift station was originally constructed in 1926.
Although the lift station has been well maintained, due to its age and increased sewage flow rates into the station, a complete replacement was recommended. Plans and specifications have been prepared. Staff has reviewed the plans and found them to be consistent with the City’s standards.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids to qualified contractors for the Sewer Lift Station No. 5 Replacement Project with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on November 27, 2025 and opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
8. CONTRACT EXTENSION: ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES – F2M22-65, C2M23-43, M2M25-162
On May 22, 2023, the City Council awarded a contract not to exceed $750, 000 for 30 months to Cowley Corbis for project management services for the construction of the Alhambra Community Center. The current agreement is scheduled to expire by its terms on November 30, 2025. This amendment is necessary to complete the Alhambra Community Center Project. The project had been extended due to unforeseen CEQA requirements, including the Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”). The original agreement was for a mitigated negative declaration path to a final CEQA determination. The project also required additional public outreach and public meetings to review the project's design and historical preservation aspects. The Alhambra Community Center is projected to be completed by July, 2027.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the contract with Cowley and Corbis (Contract No. C2M23 -43) for project management services for the Alhambra Community Center for an additional $500,000 in an amount no to exceed $1,250,000 for a term of twenty months from December 1, 2025 to July 31, 2027; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-162)
9. RESOLUTION TO CAST VOTE FOR REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY (WQA) – F2M12-46, R2M25-41
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. The City of Alhambra is one of the cities in the San Gabriel Basin with prescriptive water pumping rights, entitled to nominate and vote for a city member and alternate representing cities with pumping rights. At the October 13, 2025 Council meeting, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. R2M25 -37 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of A lhambra, 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. By letter dated October 20, 2025, the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority confirmed Jeffrey K.
Maloney as an official nominee for the office of city member of the Board of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority and provided the list of other nominees and a ballot, along with instructions on voting procedure. The City of Alhambra must cast its 8 vote(s) for only
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one of the official nominees provided by the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority and must cast its vote(s) by resolution of the City Council. The resolution of the City of Alhambra City Council casting its vote(s) must be received by the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority no later than December 16, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Recommended Action: City Council Adopt Resolution No. R2M25 -41 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambr a, California, casting its vote(s) for Councilmember Jeffrey K. Maloney to represent cities with prescriptive pumping rights on the Board of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority
10. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: ROOF REPLACEMENT AT ALHAMBRA FIRE STATION 74 PROJECT – F2M24-36, C2M25-21, M2M25-163
On February 10, 2025, the City Council authorized the issuance of a Notice Inviting Bids for the roof replacement project at Alhambra Fire Station 74, located at 2505 W. Norwood Place. The contract was aw arded to Superior Roofing Systems, Inc. in the amount of $125,256.00 on May 12, 2025. There were three change orders to the project. Change order No. 1 was in the amount of $45,360.00 for a change in roof material, from a one - layer flat tile to a two-piece clay tile. Change order No. 1 is the net amount after the credit of $18,495.00 for the return of the original flat tile material. Change order Nos. 2 and 3 were for the plywood replacement in the upper deck and perimeter edge in the amount of $51,360.00. All change orders were approved by City Council on August 25, 2025. All work has been 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.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of Superior Roofing Systems, Inc. for the roof replacement project at Alhambra Fire Station 74 as complete in the amount of $221,976.00; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct the Finance Department to release the five percent (5%) retention thirty-five (35) days from the date of recordation, if no liens a re filed; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-163)
11. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: ROOF REPLACEMENT AT ALHAMBRA FIRE STATION 72 PROJECT – F2M24-24, C2M25-22, M2M25-164
On February 12, 2024, the City Council authorized the issuance of a Notice Inviting Bids for the roof replacement at Alhambra Fire Station 72, located at 1215 S. 6th Street. The contract was awarded to Rainy Day Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $140,429.58 on May 12, 2025. There were two change orders to the project. Change order No. 1 was in the amount of $17,780 to replace two fascia boards and rafter tails and was approved by the Director of Public Works and Utilities. Change order No. 2 was in the amount of $94,394.21 for the additional materials, labor, and onsite equipment and rental as a result of the change in roof material from a one-layer flat tile to a two-piece clay tile and was approved by the City Council on August 25, 2025. Change order No. 2 is the net amount after the credit of $10,865.79 for the return of the original flat tile material. All work has been completed in accordance with the project specifications. It would be appropriate for City Council to accept this proje ct as complete and instruct that the Notice of Completion be filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorder’s Office.
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Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of Rainy Day Roofing, Inc. for the roof replacement project at Alhambra Fire Station 72 a s complete in the amount of $252,603.79; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct the Finance Department to release the five percent (5%) retention thirty-five (35) days from the date o f recordation, if no liens are filed; and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-164)
12. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: CEILING REMOVAL AND T-BAR REPLACEMENT AT FIRE STATION 71 HEADQUARTERS – F2M25-58, N2M25-155
On August 26, 2025, the City Council awarded contract to Advanced Engineered Solutions (AES) for the professional design services, bid support, and construction oversight for the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Upgrade project at Alhambra Fire Station 71. During the design phase, AES determined there were mechanical challenges that should be addressed before moving forward with the new HVAC design of the building. The proposed project will involve removal of existing drywall, installation of suspended T-Bar ceiling, new lighting, and new smoke detectors, and the addition of fans.
The scope of work has been completed and the project is ready to be advertised.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to issue a notice inviting bids for the Ceiling Removal and T -Bar Replacement at Fire Station 71 Headquarters, with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on December 8, 2025 and opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day.
13. AWARD CONTRACT: WATER WELL MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND PUMP AND MOTOR REPAIRS – F2M25-47, RFP2M25-15, C2M25-51, M2M25-165
On August 25, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Water Well Maintenance Services and Pump and Motor Repairs for the Utilities Water Division. There were eight proposals received for the project. Staff conducted a review and evaluation of the responding proposals and found the General Pump’s proposal the best suited for the City’s Wells, Pumps and Motors needs.
Recommended Action: City Council a pprove a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and General Pump for the Water Well Maintenance Services and Pump and Motor Repairs for the Water Division in the amount not to exceed $400,000.00 for one year, with two additional one-year renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00 over a three-year period, authorize the City Manager to execute the extensions if the services are satisfactory; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-165)
14. AWARD CONTRACT: ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR PHASE 2 TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT – ADAPTIVE/TRAFFIC RESPONSIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS PROJECT – F2M23-47, RFP2M25-19, C2M25-52, M2M25-166
On September 8, 2025, the City Council approved distributing a Request for Proposals for the professional engineering design services for Phase 2 of the Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Adaptive/ Traffic Responsive Control Systems). Staff received
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proposals from four (4) companies. Staff reviewed and evaluated the responding proposals and found the proposal submitted by Advantec Consulting Engineers, Inc. conforms to the RFP and received the highest rating. Proposals were evaluated based on team qualifications, technical approach, project understanding and experience, references, and overall completeness and quality.
Recommended Action: City Council award contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Advantec Consulting Engineers, Inc. for professional engineering design services for Phase 2 of the Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Adaptive/ Traffic Responsive Control Systems), in an amount not to exceed $1,701,013.00; a nd, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-166)
15. AUTHORIZE RFP: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE FOR TREATMENT OF DRINKING WATER – F2M25-59, RFP2M25-23
The City provides water services to approximately 18,965 customer service connections within its 7.6 -square-mile service area. The City’s water infrastructure includes approximately 145 miles of distribution main and 30 miles of transmission pipeline, nine active wells, six booster pumping stations, fourteen water storage reservoirs, and one Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) service connection. The City’s existing source of water supply consists of groundwater produced from the Main San Gabriel Basin and treated water purchased from MWD. In order to comply with Federal and State regulations Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl) solution is applied to local groundwater as part of the treatment process to kill harmful pathogens.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Sodium Hypochlorite for Treatment of Drinking Water, with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
16. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY UNDER MEASURE R FOR PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS – F2M25-18, M2M25-167
On March 11, 2024, the City Council adopted the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan (Plan), which establishes a vision for biking and pedestrian infrastructure and facilitates further planning and funding support for the implementation of the City’s active transportation goals . On May 14, 2024, the City formall y submitted a letter/request to Metro highlighting the City’s interests to reallocate funds toward the implementation of the City’s pedestrian improvements. On July 25, 2024, the LA Metro Board formally took action and approved the reprogramming of Alhambr a’s funds. By October 2024, LA Metro notified the City that the “actual” balance to be reprogrammed was slightly less than the $14.4 million anticipated; the revised value was $14,387,027.50, after adjusting for minor expenses related to the Fremont Avenu e Traffic Improvements Project in the amount of $12,972.50. Recently, on October 6, 2025, the City received the Funding Agreement in the amount of $14,387,027.50 for the City’s Pedestrian Improvement Project. The Measure R funds will provide for Project In itiation Document, Project Development, Project Approval/Environmental Document, Plans, Specifications, and Estimates, and Construction for the City’s priority pedestrian improvements.
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Recommended Action: City Council accept grant funds in the amount of $14,387,027.50 from the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) under the Alhambra Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project, LACMTA Project ID #MR1.9.4.01 and FTIP #LAMIPMR141; appropriate $10,950,027.50 in revenues and expenditures under Measure R for the 2024 -25, 2025-26, and 2026-27 Fiscal Years, as allocated under the grant; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents related to grant implementation; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-167)
17. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY UNDER MEASURE R FOR THE 710 STUB IMPROVEMENTS INTO A FOUR-LANE ARTERIAL – F2M25-18, M2M25-168
On April 24, 2023, the City entered into a Cooperative Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Project Initiation Document (PID) for the 710 Stub Improvements at Valley from a six -lane freeway corridor to a four -lane local arterial. Featured with the arterial conversion concept are bike lanes, a pedestrian walkway, lighting, parkways with trees and landscape, and stormwater pre -treatment elements including water capture and reuse elements. Recently, on October 10, 20 25, the City received the Funding Agreement in the amount of $62,400,000 for the City’s Arterial Conversion Project . The Measure R funds will provide for Project Initiation Document, Project Development, Project Approval/Environmental Document, Plans, Specifications, and Estimates, and Construction for the City’s Arterial Conversion Project.
Recommended Action: City Council accept grant funds in the amount of $62,400,000 from the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority under the I - 10/SR-710 Interchange Reconfiguration (Arterial Conversion), LACMTA Project ID #MR1.1.1.01 and FTIP #LAMIPMR123; appropriate $9,000,000 in revenues and expenditures under Measure R for the 2024 -25, 2025-26, and 2026-27 Fiscal Years, as allocated under the grant; aut horize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents related to grant implementation; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-168)
18. AWARD CONTRACT: GREEN STREET DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ON MA IN STREET – F2M23-56, N2M25-107, C2M25-53, M2M25-169
On August 25, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of Notice Inviting Bids for the Green Street Demonstration Project on Main Street. On October 9, 2025, bids were opened by the City Clerk. Eight (8) bids were received, which ranged from the base bid amount of $6,396,800 to $9,208,985. Sully -Miller Contracting Company, submitted the lowest qualified bid at $6,396,800. Staff reviewed the bid submitted by Sully -Miller Contracting Company, and found it to be in full compliance and conformance with the project’s specifications. The Project includes installation of four (4) drywells north of Main Street on Birch Avenue and Grand Avenue, 20,000 square feet of bioretention areas, and planting 34 new trees along Main Street. Eastbound traffic lanes will be reduced to two (2) lanes and parking along the median will be removed.
Recommended Action: City Council a ward a contract, subjec t to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and
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Sully-Miller Contracting Company, for the Green Street Demonstration Project on Main Street in an amount not to exceed $6,396,800; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-169)
19. APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER : OPERATIONS OF ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY TRANSIT AND SENIOR RIDE – F2M19-34, C2M19-38, M2M25-170
In 2019, First Transit was awarded a contract to provide contract transit operations for the Alhambra Community Transit (ACT) and Alhambra Senior Ride. The agreement with First Transit has been extended multiple times and currently expires in June 2030. During Fiscal Year 2024 -25 there was an increase in revenue hours due to traffic delays; therefore, additional appropriations in the amount of $47,864.81 are required to cover a budget shortfall under the contract. The additional appropriations are necessary to process final invoices and the close out the FY 2024-25 contracted services.
Recommended Action: City Council approve Change Order #1 with First Transit Inc. for the Alhambra Community Transit and Senior Ride contract; increase contract C2M19- 38 by $47,864.81, bringing the total revised contract value to $2,556,950.31, subject to approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; direct the Finance Director to appropriate $47,864.81 from Prop A and Prop C Fund Balances; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-170)
20. TREASURER’S REPORT – F2M25-1
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for the month of September 2025, listing all of the City's investments as of September 30, 2025.
21. MINUTES
Recommended Action: City Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes of the September 8, 2025 regular meeting of the City Council.
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 27, 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 (261461 thru 261615) in the amount of $838,554.02 for the period ending September 11, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $102,184.12 for the week ending September 5, 2025 ; Final Check List ( 261616 thru 261814 ) in the amount of $1,090,179.39 the period ending September 18, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,187,355.64 for the week ending September 12, 2025 ; Final Check List (261815 thru 261815) in the amount of $ 67,640.00 for the period ending September 18,
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2025; Final Check List (261816 thru 261980) in the amount $2,085,791.50 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $3,000,466.13 for the week ending September 19, 2025; Final Check List ( 174 thru 345 and 261981 thru 261988 ) in the amount of $63,961.92 for the period ending October 2, 2025; Final Check List (261989 thru 262128) in the amount of $ 2,162,080.94 for the period ending October 2, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,378,863.85 for the week ending September 26, 2025; and, Final Check List (262129 thru 262301) in the amount of $3,308,927.08 for the period ending October 9, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $643,541.19 for the week ending October 3, 2025.
24. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.18 (SMOKING REGULATED OR
PROHIBITED) OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN MULTI-UNIT RESIDENCES OF FOUR (4) OR MORE UNITS – F2M25-7, O2M25-4852
On June 23, 2025, the City Council directed staff to research options for prohibiting smoking in multi -unit residential properties. On September 22, 2025, the City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance expanding the City’s smoking regulations to include multi-unit residences of four (4) or more units. Council requested that the ordinance include: A three -year phase -in period for existing units; An emphasis on private enforcement; Educational resources for smoking cessation and addiction treatment; and, Notification and signage requirements for landlords and homeowners’ associations. Staff has prepared Ordinance No. O2M25-4852 in accordance with Council direction.
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M25-4852: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, Amending Chapter 9.18 (Smoking Regulated or Prohibited) of the Alhambr a Municipal Code to prohibit smoking in multi -unit residences of four (4) or more units
which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at the next regular Council meeting.
25. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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
Staff requests that the City Council declare introduced for second reading and adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.23 of the Alhambra Municipal Code relating to the HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee 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
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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 for mal 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 reduce the number of committee member appointments by each City Council member from two (2) to one (1). The City Council gave first reading to this ordinance at the October 13, 2025 Council meeting.
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its second reading and adopt 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 relating to the HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS CONTINUED (TIME LIMITATION – 5
MINUTES PER SPEAKER)
Continuation of public comment for speakers that wish to comment on non-agendized items, but were unable to speak during the first public comment period . Please note that while the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action unless the matter appears as an item on a forthcoming agenda.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M25-7
Each Councilmember at his/her discretion may address the Council and public on matters of general information and/or concern, including announcements and future agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council is scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
N O T I C E
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Broadcast of Meeting: A live video stream of each Council meeting is available through the City’s website. The regular meetings of the Alhambra City Council are recorded and are broadcast on Charter Channels 3 and 182 at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Mondays following the meeting.
Recordings are also available for viewing by the public on the City of Alhambra’s website, at the Alhambra Public Library and, upon appointment, in the City Clerk’s Office.
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LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK