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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 23, 2026
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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The maximum time f or addressing the Council is 5 minutes for each agendized item and for comments concerning non-agendized items; excepting that during the initial 30 -minute timeframe for public comment for non-agendized items the individual speaker time shall be 3 minutes. Additionally, the total individual speaker time for consent agenda items shall be 5 minutes for those individuals speaking on one item and 10 minutes for those individuals speaking on more than one consent item. However, the presiding officer may either extend or reduce the maximum time in his or her discretion.
Standards of Decorum : Any person addressing the Council who refuses to stop speaking after his/her time has expired or any person who behaves in such a manner as to interfere with or impede the progress of the City Council meeting who, after a request by the presiding officer, refuses to cease such behavior may be removed from the City Council chambers, Zoom or telephone upon direction of the presiding officer.
Enforcement of Decorum : The Chief of Police, or his/her designee, shall be Sergeant -at-Arms of the Council meetings. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall carry out all orders and instructions given by the presiding officer for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum at the Council meeting.
Persons Authorized to be Within Rail : No person, except City official or their designees, shall be permitted within the rail in front of the Council Chamber without the express consent of the Council.
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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, 111 South First Street
February 23, 2026
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL: Lee, Maza, Wang, Andrade-Stadler, Maloney
FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Maloney
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 gre ater 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.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS (TIME LIMITATIONS: 3 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. PUBLIC HEARING FOR A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2025-2026 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM – F2M25-36, N2M25-166, M2M26-33
This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M25 -166 for the City Council to hold a public hearing on the proposed Substantial Amendment to the 2025-26 Annual Action Plan to receive public comment on the proposed changes. From time to time, it is necessary for the City to process Substantial Amendments to allow for new or modified activities or other program-related administrative actions, as well as to ensure expenditure timeliness compliance. Staff is currently seeking authorization to establish a new infrastructure activity in the current 2025 -2026 Action Plan Year in an amount up to $374,114 from prior unspent CDBG funds. The project is an eligible CDBG activity under Section 570.201(c) of the Federal Regulations (Public Facility and Improvements Activity), and it meets the National Objective of benefiting Limited Clientele Activities 570.208(a)(2)(ii)(A). The proposed project includes sidewalk, apron, curb, and gutter
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improvements. However, CDBG funds will be used specifically for the repair of approximately 21,437 square feet of sidewalk to improve accessibility for seniors and persons with disabilities and mobility impairments. This Substantial Amendment to the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan ensures the City is compliant with CDBG spending requirements under 24 CFR 570.902(a). On January 6, 2026, staff presented the proposed project to the Housing and Co mmunity Development Citizen Advisory Committee (HCDA), with the HCDA in concurrence with staff’s recommendation to proceed to the public hearing. The Substantial Amendment was published in the local newspaper (Pasadena Star News), and made available for re view at City Hall, the Alhambra Library, and the City’s CDBG administration website. The 30-day review period began on January 23, 2026 and concluded on February 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM. No comments were received as of the drafting of th e staff report. The complete Substantial Amendment to the City of Alhambra 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan can be found here:
https://www.alhambraca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7409/Substantial-Amendment-to- the-2025-2026-Action-Plan?bidId=
Recommended Action: City Council:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public comment;
2. Close the public hearing and at the City Council’s discretion, approve a Substantial Amendment to the 2025 -2026 Annual Action Plan to establish a new public infrastructure project in the amount up to $374,114 from unspent prior year CDBG funds;
3. Appropriate revenue and expenditure funds in the amount of $374,114 for the 2025 CDBG Sidewalk Improvement Project; and,
4. Direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-33)
PRESENTATIONS
2. 2025 CITY ACCOMPLISHMENTS REPORT – F2M25-28
Staff will outline the 202 5 Accomplishments Report which highlights many of the past year’s achievements. The accomplishments align with the City’s Strategic Plan, which is prioritized to reflect the community’s core values. The Report is intended to heighten community awareness of new and ongoing activities and projects.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file the informational report.
3. MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 202 5-2026 AND RESOLUTION ADOPTING FY 2025-26 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS – F2M25-17, R2M26-4
On June 23, 2025, the City Council adopted the two -year budget for Fiscal Years 2025 - 26 and 2026-27. Staff is presenting the Mid-Year Budget Review to provide an update on the Fiscal Year 2025 -26 budget. During the fiscal year, unforeseen financial needs and opportunities typically arise, which require City Council approval of recommended adjustments to projected revenues and expenditures. Staff is presenting a mid -year Budget review to provide a Budget update for F Y 2025-26. The Director of Finance will provide the City Council will a high-level overview of audited actual results for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and updated budget projections for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Staff is also requesting that the City Council approve a resolution adopting the FY 2025-26 Budget adjustments.
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Recommended Action: City Council receive and file the Mid -Year Budget Review and related reports; and, adopt Resolution No. R2M26 -4 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council adopting Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Adjustments of the City of Alhambra, Golf Course Clubhouse Corporation, Alhambra Capital Improvements Corporation, Alhambra Parking Authority, Alhambra Facilities Financing Authority And The Alhambra Public Financing Authority
4. ADOPT A RESOLUTION MODIFYING RESOLUTION NO. R2M24 -13 APPROVING VARIOUS CITY FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES – F2M24-39, R2M26-3, M2M26-40
Resolution No. R2M24-13 establishes the City’s Comprehensive Fee and Service Charge Schedule, which has historically been adjusted based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. During the normal course of operations, staff identified certain services with recoverable costs that were not included in the existing fee schedule. A fee study was conducted to evaluate these services and determine appropriate cost recovery levels. The recommended fees will be presented for City Council consideration and proposed inclusion in the Comprehensive Fee and Service Charge Schedule. Staff recommends adoption of the revised fees as outlined in the February 23, 2026 staff report by the Director of Finance.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M26 -3 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council modifying Resolution No. R2M24 -13 approving various city f ees and service charges ; and, direct the Finance Director to make the necessary budget adjustments for the approved fee and service charge charges. (M2M26- 40)
5. COUNCIL DISCUSSION CONCERNING HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS FOR
CERTAIN HOUSING PROJECTS, AUTOMATIC APPEALS OF SAME RETROACTIVE TO DECEMBER 1, 2025, AND DISPLACED TENANT ASSISTANCE – F2M26-7
At the January 26, 2026 Council Meeting and then again at the February 9, 2026 City Council Meeting, Councilmember Lee requested that the Counc il agendize a discussion concerning two matters: 1.) Establishing health and safety standards for certain multi - story, multi-family housing projects to better regulate those projects in proximity to single family residential properties; and, 2.) Requiring automatic appeals of multi-family housing projects where objections concerning health and safety are made during the approval process, retroactive to December 1, 2025. A majority of the Council concurred in the request, with Mayor Maloney requesting that t he topic of tenant assistance for those displaced by new housing projects also be discussed. The Council concurred in the addition of this topic. The City Attorney and Director of Community Development will provide some legal context to assist in the Counc il’s discussion as it pertains to the following: 1.) Health and Safety Standards for multi-family housing; 2.) Automatic appeals of certain multifamily housing projects retroactive to December 1, 2025 ; and, 3.) Tenant Relocation Assistance.
Recommended Action: City Council discuss and provide direction to City staff concerning: 1. Health and Safety Standards for Certain Housing Projects; 2.) Automatic Appeals to the City Council of Certain Housing Projects Retroactive to December 1, 2025;
3.) Displaced Tenant Assistance.
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CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 6 – 20): (TIME LIMITATIONS: 5 MINUTES PER SPEAKER FOR ONE ITEM, 10 MINUTES PER SPEAKER FOR 2+ ITEMS)
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a citizen or Council member requests otherwise; in which case, the item will be removed for separate consideration.
6. AWARD CONTRACT: WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON SEVENTH STREET BETWEEN VALLEY BOULEVARD AND SHORB STREET – F2M25-63, N2M25-174, C2M26-12, M2M26-30
On December 8, 2025, the City Council approved the distribution of Notice Inviting Bids for the Water Main Replacement Seventh Street from Valley Boulevard to Shorb Street.
On February 5, 2026, bids were opened by the City Clerk. Five bids were received, which ranged from amount of $444,760.00 to the high bid of $726,250. Ramona Inc. submitted the lowest qualified bid at $444,760.00. Staff reviewed the bid submitted by Ramona Inc., and found it to be in full compliance and conformance with the project’s specifications.
Recommended Action: City Council a ward a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Ramona Inc. for the Water Main Replacement on Seventh Street from Valley Boulevard to Shorb Street in an amount not to exceed $444,760.00; determine that the Water Main Replacement Seventh Street from Valley Boulevard to Shorb Street Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (b); and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-30)
7. AWARD CONTRACT: POPLAR BOULEVARD REHABILITATION PROJECT (STPL - 5130(024)) – F2M25-55, N2M25-145, C2M26-13, M2M26-31
The Notice Inviting Bids for the Poplar Boulevard Rehabilitation Project was approved for distribution by the City Council on October 13, 2025. On December 4, 2025, the City Clerk received eight bids that ranged from $673,956.00 to $1,098,496.00. Staff reviewed the bids and found the one received from Gentry Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $673,956 to be the lowest responsible bid. Gentry Brothers, Inc. has the necessary licenses to complete the work and has completed similar projects for the City of Alhambra.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract , subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Gentry Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $673,956.00 for the Poplar Boulevard Rehabilitation Project (HSIP-5130(024)); and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-31)
8. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: GOLF COURSE PARKING AREA LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT – F2M25-46, C2M25-43, M2M26-32
On October 13, 2025, the City Council awarded a contract to Four Seasons Landscaping Inc. in the amount of $109,000 for the Golf Course Parking Area Landscape Enhancement project. The City requested a change order to remove the old dying trees in the landscaping area which totaled $16,000, which brings the contract total to $125,000. This project has been inspected by staff, and all work has been completed in accordance with
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the City’s requirements and specifications. As such, it would be appropriate for th e City Council to accept this project as complete.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of SGD Enterprises DBA Four Seasons Landscaping, Inc. for the Alhambra Golf Course Parking Area Landscape Enhancement Project as complete in the amount of $125,000.00; direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruction the Finance Director to release the 5 % retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens and filed; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-32)
9. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: 2024 CDBG ADA RAMP PROJECT – F2M25-26, C2M25- 17, M2M26-34
On April 28, 2025, the City Council awarded a contract to CJ Concrete, Inc. for the 2024 CDBG ADA Ramp Project in the amount of $638,125.00. One change order was issued resulting in an increase of $21,193.50 for an additional ramp, making the final cost $659,318.50. The project has been inspected by staff and all work has been completed in accordance with the City ’s requirements and specifications. As such, it would be appropriate for the City Council to accept this project as complete and instruct that the Notice of Completion be filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for the 2024 CDBG ADA Ramp Project as complete in the amount of $659,318.50; 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 di rect staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-34)
10. GRANT AGREEMENT WITH SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT TO SUPPORT THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE WATER MASTER PLAN UPDATE – F2M25-51, F2M26-18, M2M26-35
The San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District (SGVMWD) provides reliable supplemental water for the communities of Alhambra, Azusa, Monterey Park, and Sierra Madre in a cost-effective and environmentally responsible manner. The SGVMWD also provides financial assistance to implement programs that will increase water conservation and promote water use efficiency. The City applied for financial assistance via the SGVMWD’s FY 2025 City Grant Program to update the City's Water Master Plan (WMP).
The update aims to create a comprehensive WMP to guide strategic planning and budgeting. In addition, it will proactively address long -term growth and emergency response by anticipating demand and regulatory shifts. The primary goal is to guarantee water security and environmental health for the entire community.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a Grant Agreement to receive an amount of $50,000.00 from the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District to provide support in the development of the City’s comprehensive Water Master Plan (WMP); and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-35)
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11. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: CITY HALL ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HVAC CONTROLS RETROFIT AND UPGRADE – F2M26-25, N2M26-20
The City Hall Energy Management System (EMS) is beyond its useful life, and it is no longer supported by the manufacturer. This project will remove and replace the aging system with new hardware and furnish and install new controls and sensors needed for the new system. Specifications have been prepared and will be included in the advertised Notice Inviting Bids.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to issue a Notice Inviting Bids to prospective contractors for the City Hall Energy Management System (EMS) HVAC Controls retrofit and upgrade, with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on April 2, 2026, and opened on 11:00 a.m. that same day; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
12. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: ROOF REPLACEMENT AT CITY HALL (SOUTH STRUCTURE) – F2M26-26, N2M26-21
The roof at the south side of City Hall is over 20 -plus years old, and it is in need of replacement. Water damage in the Parks and Recreation Department has been observed.
The recommendation is to remove the existing roof and underlayment, and repair any damaged decking. Specifications have been prepared and will be included in the advertised Notice Inviting Bids.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to issue a notice inviting bids to prospective contractors for Roof Replacement at Alhambra City Hall, with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on April 2, 2026 and opened on 11:00 a.m. that same day; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
13. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: CITY ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR FY 2025 -2026 – F2M2-57, C2M2-46, M2M26-36
Transtech Engineers provides City Engineering Services to the Public Works Department on an as needed basis. Transtech invoices the City on an hourly basis, depending on the type and amount of work performed. Due to the increased amount of Accessory Dwelling Unit plan checks and Traffic Studies during Fiscal Year 2025 -2026, Transtech was required to do work that exceeded the contract amount by $ 200,00.00. A portion of the additional work is offset by project and plan check revenues collected. This amendment will only cover additional work performed in Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an amendment to the Agreement with Transtech Engineers for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for an additional $200,000.00; authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City Council; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-36)
14. AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE FY 2025-2026 SB1 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT – F2M25-35, RFP2M25-18, C2M26-14, M2M26-37
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On September 8, 2025, the City Council authorized the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Engineering Design Services for Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimate for the FY 2025-26 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project. Eight proposals were received. Staff reviewed and evaluated the responding proposals and found t he proposal submitted by Elie Farah Inc conforms to the RFP and received the highest score.
Consultants were scored on proposal format, understanding of work, experience with similar kind of work, qualifications of staff and performance on previous projects. Once the plans are complete, a Notice Inviting Bids for the construction phase of the project will be presented to City Council for consideration.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract , subject to final language approval by the City Manage r and City Attorney, to Elie Farah Inc. in the amount of $136,700.00 for Professional Engineering Design Services for Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimate for the FY 2025-26 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-37)
15. CONTRACT AMENDMENT : CITYWIDE BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – F2M21-68, C2M25-35, M2M26-38
On July 28, 2025 the City Council awarded a contract to Green Giant Landscape Inc. for the Citywide Bus Stop Improvements project in the amount of $3,247,680.00 (Contract No. C2M25-35). In addition to the base bid amount, Green Giant Landscape Inc. submitted $1,453,952.00 under the alternative bid schedule for the bus stop improvements along Valley Boulevard. There was a clerical error made in the Award of Contract and Agreement in that the alternative bid amount for the Valley Boulevard improvements was not properly included in the total contact award. The amendment is necessary to correct the administrative error and to incorporate the previously submitted and intended alternative bid amount for the Valley Boulevard improvements into the contract. Green Giant Landscape Inc. is still the low bidder. All other provisions of contract C2M25-35 will remain unchanged.
Recommended Action: City Council amend contract C2M25 -35 with Green Giant Landscape, Inc., subject to language review and approval by the City Manager and the City Attorney for the Citywide Bus Stop Improvements Project; increase the total amount by $1,453,952.00, bringing the total contract amount to $4,701,632.00; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-38)
16. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: PURCHASE OF CARBON FILTER MEDIA FOR THE GROUND WATER TREATMENT PLANT – F2M23-6B, C2M23-63, M2M26-39
On July 24, 2023, the City Council approved an award of contract to Calgon Carbon Corporation for the purchase of Filter Media for the Ground Water Treatment Plant, in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00 per year, with two additional one-year renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $525,000.00 over a three -year period (Contract No.
C2M23-63). Effective February 16, 2024, the City’s domestic water supply operates under Permit Amendment 1910001PA-006, issued by the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water. This amendment mandates a non -detect standard for all Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). The City’s Gro und Water Treatment Plant has fourteen carbon filters, each containing 20,000 pounds of granular activated carbon
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designed to remove the above -mentioned VOCs. Consequently, the City has increased the frequency of its Granular Activated Carbon change-outs to ensure immediate removal of any detected traces of VOCs.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an amendment to Contract No.
C2M23-63 with Calgon Carbon Corporation for the purchase of carbon filter media for the Ground Water Treatment Plant, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to increase the contract amount by $100,000.00 for additional ground water filtering; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-39)
17. TREASURER’S REPORT – F2M26-1
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for the month of January 2026, listing all of the City's investments as of January 31, 2026.
18. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M26-2
Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated February 23, 2026 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
19. DEMANDS - F2M26-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (264211 thru 264325) in the amount of $1,296,651.87 for the period ending January 22, 2026 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $589,176.50 for the week ending January 16, 2026; Final Check List ( 264326 thru 264470) in the amount of $ 1,194,572.17 for the period ending January 29, 2026; Final Check List (870 thru 1046 and 264471 thru 264478) in the amount of $ 65,736.92 for the period ending February 2, 2026; Final Check List (1047 thru 1047 and 264479 thru 264677) in the amount of $1,456,516.94 for the period ending February 5, 2026 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $9,439,462.41 for the weeks ending January 23, 2026 and January 30, 2026; and, Final Check List (264678 thru 264843) in the amount of $ 1,84,394.58 for the period ending February 12, 2026 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,350,762.24 for the week ending February 6, 2026.
20. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS IN SCHOOL ZONES IN THE CITY – F2M26-7, O2M26-4857
Staff is requesting that the City Council consider second reading and adoption of an ordinance adding Section 11.08.075 to Chapter 11.08 of the Alhambra Municipal Code establishing a prima facia speed limit of 20 miles per hour in school zones. The recent passage of AB 382 enabled cities to reduce the speed limit in school zones to 20 mile s per hour when children are present. A school zone is defined as an area of 500 feet in all directions on the roads adjoining a school. At the January 12, 2026 City Council meeting, Councilwoman Adele Andrade -Stadler requested that an item be agendized se tting a
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speed limit of 20 miles per hour for the Council’s consideration. The City Council concurred in the request. The proposed ordinance will establish a prima facia speed limit of 20 miles per hour in school zones when children are present, with the po sting of appropriate signage to that effect. The proposed ordinance was given first reading at the February 9, 2026 City Council meeting.
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its second reading and adopt the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M2 6-4857: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council adding Section 11.08.075 to Chapter 11.08 of the Alhambra Municipal Code establishing a prima facia speed limit of 20 miles per hour in school zones
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS CONTINUED (TIME LIMITATI ON – 5
MINUTES PER SPEAKER)
Continuation of public comment for speakers that wish to comment on non-agendized items, but did not 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) – F2M26-7
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, March 9, 2026 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 or reasonable accommodation to participate in any City meeting (including assisted listening devices), please contact the City Clerk's
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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