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Unofficial until approved by the
Alhambra City Council
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
February 23 , 2026
6 :0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6:09 p.m., on Monday, February 23, 2026, the Alhambra City Council met in the Council Chambers of Alhambra City Hall.
PRESENT: LEE, WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
ABSENT: MAZA
Officials Present : City Manager Binnquist, Assistant City Manager Garcia, Deputy City Manager Hembree, City Attorney Montes, City Clerk Myles, Director of Parks and Recreation Macias, Director of Finance Lieu, Director of Community Development Ho, Director of Public Works and Utilities Ahlen, Chief of Police Kennedy, Chief of Fire Department Ragusa, Director of Library Services LohGuan, Director of Human Resources Ko, Management Analyst Alvarez 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 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.
MALONEY : Mayor MALONEY briefly addressed the public and anyone who wished to speak on federal immigration enforcement in the City of Alhambra. Mr. Maloney noted that the item was not on the current agenda and summarized Council ’s direction from the February 9, 2026 meeting. He provided a brief update on the actions of Staff and Council since that meeting as well as actions taken by Los Angeles County and California State Senate. He stated that Council hoped to have an agendized discussion soon.
MAZA : Councilmember Maza entered Council Chambers at 6:12 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS (TIME LIMITATIONS: 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER, 30 MINUTES TOTAL) – F2M26-4
1) Randye KAY, 723 W. Hellman Ave., spoke against the proposed data center project in Monterey Park and requested Council vote on an emergency ordinance to ban the construction of data centers in Alhambra.
2) Lewis McCAMMON , 105 N. Cordova St., spoke regarding federal immigration enforcement and corrected statements he made at the February 9 th meeting regarding the number of police officers and Immigration Customs Enforcement officers in Milwaukee. He also noted the recent passing of his neighbor, a retired postal worker and long time resident of Alhambra. 2 2- 23 -26
3) Melissa MICHELSON, via Zoom representing SGV Progressive Alliance, spoke against the proposed data center project in Monterey P ark and requested an immediate moratorium on the construction of data centers in Alhambra. She suggested a review of Objective Design Standards to help ensure City of control over what developers could build.
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 was 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. Management Analyst ALVAREZ delivered a staff report. 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 sought 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 was an eligible CDBG activity under Section 570.201(c) of the Federal Regulations (Public Facility and Improvements Activity), and it met the National Objective of benefiting Limited Clientele Activities 570.208(a)(2)(ii)(A). The proposed project included sidewalk, apron, curb, and gutter improvements. However, CDBG funds would 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 would ensure the City was compliant with CDBG spending requirements under 24 CFR 570.902(a). On January 6, 2026, staff presented the proposed project to the Housing and Community 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 review 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 the 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=
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER and Mr. ALVAREZ discussed the map included in the staff report which showed locations of improvements in the City, and discussed the areas of high need throughout the City. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER requested staff provide specific data as to equitable distribution of improvements in each district in order to respond to the greatest need.
Open ed Public Hearing: Mayor Maloney opened the public hearing.
Public Comment: Lewis McCAMMON , 105 N. Cordova St., representing the HCDA Committee, spoke regarding the HCDA discussion of the Substantial Amendment and stated that the Committee was unanimous in their support of the Substantial Amendment.
Close d Public Hearing: After receiving public comment, Mayor Maloney closed the public hearing.
Discussion: Mayor MALONEY discussed the map included with the staff report which 3 2- 23 -26
showed the locations of improvements in the City and supported the Substantial Amendment.
Councilmember LEE and Mr. ALVAREZ discussed the sidewalk improvement projects and the public works assessment which detailed the highest priority locations. City Manager BINNQUIST and Ms. LEE discussed projects of previous years such as ADA ramp improvements. Ms. LEE went on to discuss more equitable assessment of public works projects for each district. Councilmember WANG and Mr. ALVAREZ discussed the funding allocation. Ms. WANG agreed with Council comments regarding an equitable assessment of needs and also discussed staff ’s metrics for determining the highest priority projects. Mr.
MALONEY supported the Substantial Amendment based on the map provided. Ms.
ANDRADE-STADLER suggested Council further review and discuss topics of equity during the next Strategic Planning Session.
Action Taken: City Council:
1. Opened the public hearing and receive public comment;
2. Closed the public hearing and at the City Council ’s discretion, approved 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. Appropriated revenue and expenditure funds in the amount of $374,114 for the 2025 CDBG Sidewalk Improvement Project; and,
4. Directed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M26- 33 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: WANG
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE, WANG, MAZA, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PRESENTATION S
2 . 2025 CITY ACCOMPLISHMENTS REPORT – F2M25-28
Deputy City Manager HEMBREE delivered the presentation which is on file in the City Clerk ’s office . Staff outline d the 2025 Accomplishments Report which highlight ed many of the past year ’s achievements. The accomplishments align ed with the City ’s Strategic Plan, which is prioritized to reflect the community ’s core values. The Report was intended to heighten community awareness of new and ongoing activities and projects.
Discussion : Councilmember LEE asked a question regarding the Library serving as a Federal FEMA assistance site after the Eaton Canyon wildfires and staff provided clarification.
She also asked a question regarding the Police Homeless Outreach Mental Evaluation (HOME ) Team members and Ms. HEMBREE provided clarification. Council each thanked staff for their work.
Action Taken : City Council receive d and file d the informational report. 3 . MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 202 5 -202 6 AND RESOLUTION ADOPTING FY 202 5 -2 6 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS – F2M2 5 -17, R2M26-4 Director of Finance LIEU delivered a staff report and presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk ’s office. On June 23, 2025, the City Council adopted the two-year budget for Fiscal Years 4 2- 23 -26
2025-26 and 2026-27. Staff presented 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 presented a mid-year Budget review to provide a Budget update for FY 2025-26. The Director of Finance provided 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 also reques ted that the City Council approve a resolution adopting the FY 2025-26 Budget adjustments.
Public Comment: Lewis McCAMMON , 105 N. Cordova St., discussed the Inclusionary Housing Trust Fun d. Mr. McCammon distributed handouts to Council related to the in-lieu field study and discussed them , copies of which handouts are on file in the City Clerk ’s Office .
Mayor MALONEY and City Manager BINNQUIST discussed the other updates to the Alhambra Municipal Code, as referenced by Mr. McCammon.
Discussion : Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER thanked staff for their work. Councilmember WANG and Ms. LIEU discussed the decrease in sales revenue. Ms. WANG continued to discuss the decrease and requested staff review the trends and present options for a “trigger-point ” to turn to a more conservative budget. Ms. LIEU provided clarifications.
Councilmember MAZA echoed previous comments and supported Ms. Lieu ’s comments regarding a review of economic trends. Councilmember LEE also discussed the decrease in sales tax and the Strategic Plan goal of the “Shop Local ” program as a means to increase sales tax. Ms. BINNQUIST provided clarification regarding Strategic Plan sessions. Ms. LEE and Ms. LIEU discussed the increase in automobile accidents and the effect on the City budget. Mayor MALONEY further discussed the increase in automobile accidents. He went on to discuss the non-general funds with Ms. LIEU. He also discussed the decrease in sales tax revenue.
Action Taken : City Council receive d and file d the Mid-Year Budget Review and related reports; and, adopt ed 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
Vote: Moved: LEE Seconded: WANG
Ayes: WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
4 . ADOPT A RESOLUTION MODIFYING RESOLUTION NO. R2M24-13 APPROVING VARIOUS CITY FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES – F2M24-39, R2M26-3, M2M26-40 Director of Finance LIEU delivered a staff report. Resolution No. R2M24-13 would establish 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 were presented for City Council consideration and proposed inclusion in the Comprehensive Fee and Service Charge Schedule. Staff recommend ed adoption of the revised fees as outlined in the February 23, 2026 staff report by the Director of Finance.
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Public Comment : Tom FERGUSON, 106 S. Chapel Ave., stated that the fees for appeals to the Planning Commission were too high and requested that the fees be lowered.
Discussion : Councilmember LEE agreed with Mr. Ferguson ’s comments regarding the fees for appeals to the Planning Commission and stated that they should not be deterrents to residents who wished to appeal a Planning Commission approval. She requested Council consider lowering fees and stated that she would discuss the matter further during Item 5.
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER and City Manager BINNQUIST discussed the short -term rental permit fees. Councilmember WANG, Ms. LIEU and Director of Community Development HO discussed the vacant storefront fees. Ms. WANG requested more information regarding the impact on businesses. Councilmember MAZA and Mr. HO discussed the mobile food vending fees.
Action Taken : City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M26-3 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council modifying Resolution No. R2M24-13 approving various city fees and service charges ; and, direct ed the Finance Director to make the necessary budget adjustments for the approved fee and service charge charges. ( M2M26-40 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: WANG
Ayes: WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 City Attorney MONTES delivered a staff report. At the January 26, 2026 Council Meeting and then again at the February 9, 2026 City Council Meeting, Councilmember Lee requested that the Council 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 the 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 Council ’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.
Public Comment:
1) Lewis McCAMMON , 105 N. Cordova St., discussed the project at 110 S. Chapel Ave. and requested help for people being evicted at no fault of their own. He also distributed handouts, which are on file in the City Clerk ’s office. He discussed housing assistance and the need for more affordable housing units.
2) Holly PENDERGAST, 110 S. Chapel Ave., spoke against the project at 110 S. Chapel Ave. as a resident that was being evicted at no fault of her own and requested financial assistance. She requested conditions be applied to minimize the impact of the effects on neighbors. She also distributed handouts, which are on file in the City Clerk ’s office. 6 2- 23 -26
3) Stephen HOLMAN, 106 S. Chapel Ave., spoke against the project at 110 S. Chapel Ave. and spoke in support of a retroactive appeal of the project. 4) Thomas FERGUSON, 106 S. Chapel Ave., read a letter he submitted to Council and which is on file in the City Clerk ’s office. The letter was against the project at 110 S. Chapel Ave. and in support of a retroactive appeal of the project.
5) Alborz MOHTASHAMI, 1621 S. Monterey St., spoke against the implementation of sub- items 1 and 2 as violations of State law, and requested staff prepare more information regarding sub-item 3.
6) Elliott LEE, via Zoom, spoke against the implementation of items 1 and 2 as violations of State law and threats to the Housing Element.
7) Melissa MICHELSON, via Zoom, spoke in favor of the items and urged Council to act in favor of the health and safety of residents.
Discussion : Councilmember LEE discussed the project , expressed sympathy for the displaced tenants, and motioned that $3,000 per household tenant be paid directly to the landlord as relocation assistance. Ms. LEE , Director of Community Development HO, and Mr.
MONTES discussed sub-item 1, objective standards in terms of health and safety. Ms. LEE went on to discuss the need to study the impact of the project on surrounding neighborhood in terms of air quality, water quality, sunlight exposure , and noise exposure . Mr. MONTES provided clarification regarding objective standards, restrictions which would limit the intensity of the land use and therefore require approval from HCD. They continued the discussion.
Ms. LEE proposed that the developer submit a shade study for the existing property and a projected study for the proposed project. She stated that if the study showed a decrease of at least 50% on neighboring properties , then this would pose a health concern. Ms. LEE suggested standards regarding air pollution during construction as well as a projected impact from the cars of new residents. Mr. MONTES provided clarification regarding the project ’s exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) studies. She motioned that the shade study requirement be included as an objective standard.
Ms. LEE went on to speak in support of sub-item 2 regarding an automatic appeal of the project. She proposed that once a project has been approved, that information be mailed to affected neighbors allowing them to submit rationale in favor of an automatic appeal to the project. She stated that there should not be any fees associated with this. She stated that staff would review the submitted rationales and determine if an appeal would go before Council.
She motioned that the automatic appeal process be implemented. She stated that all three points be included in her motion.
Councilmember MAZA expressed sympathy for the displaced residents, spoke to the responsibility of Council to follow State law, discussed the Housing Element, stated that he was not in favor of sub-items 1 and 2, and supported further discussion of Item 3. He continued to discuss use of Inclusionary Housing funds and the administration of such funds. He encouraged staff to look into the unauthorized demolition mentioned by Mr. Holman. Mr. MAZA and Mr. FERGUSON discussed the involvement of Code Enforcement and communication with s taff .
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER expressed sympathy for the displaced residents. Ms.
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Element and Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocations in terms of this project.
Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER also discussed the difficulties of housing development in the City .
She discussed the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and in-lieu fees with Mr. HO. Ms.
ANDRADE-STADLER and Mr. MONTES discussed shade studies as part of objective standards. They went on to discuss the City ’s certified Housing Element, and the negative impact on the City if HCD determines that the City has violated it. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER stated that she supported further discussion of sub-item 3 for Displaced Tenant Assistance.
She requested an agendized discussion.
Mr. MAZA, Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER, and Mr. HO discussed the developer including 10% affordable units for Low and Very Low-Income Households. Mr. MONTES provided clarification. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER emphasized staff review the Inclusionary Housing In- Lieu fund to provide tenant assistance.
Councilmember WANG expressed sympathy for the displaced residents. She went on to further discuss the City ’s RHNA obligation. Ms. WANG and Mr. HO discussed the impact of using the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and Inclusionary In-Lieu Fee fund guidelines for tenant relocation funds on the City ’s RHNA allocation, despite not one of the approved or intended uses. Ms. WANG continued to discuss the City ’s RHNA obligation. With regards to sub-item 3 and Ms. Andrade-Stadler ’s suggestion, Ms. WANG further suggested staff explore options for developers to contribute to the tenant relocation assistance rather than use the Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu fee fund, as it would be an unintended use of fees.
Ms. WANG went on to discuss sub-item 2 and the discussion at the Planning Commission meetings . She discussed the restrictions of State law and the arguments against denying the project which were thoroughly discussed by Planning Commission. Ms. WANG and Mr.
MONTES discussed sub-item 1 in terms of the applicability of Council approved health and safety standards on the approved project, the potential legal challenges to standards which could limit the intensity of use on a site, and the impact on the Housing Element.
Mayor MALONEY supported continued discussion on tenant relocation assistance and went on to discuss the needs of the community that are not being met through new developments, the Inclusionary Housing fund, and tenants who have been evicted through no-fault of their own. He did not support sub-items 1 and 2 due to the fact that there would not be a legal path to pursue them. He continued to discuss points made by Mr. Montes, Mr. Maza, Ms.
Andrade-Stadler, and Ms. Wang. He also continued to discuss issues of RHNA, the Housing Element, the housing crisis in California, and the displacement of residents through development. He suggested Council direct staff to return with a report regarding tenant relocation assistance and potential actions to address the concerns of residents displaced by the project at 110 S. Chapel Ave as well as any future displaced tenants.
Council continued to discuss the item and the sub-items 1, 2, and 3. Ms. LEE continued to support and discuss points related to her motion to 1) update the Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu fund to include tenant relocation assistance which would be provided to low-moderate income residents displaced by new developments beginning in December 1, 2025 in the amount of $3,000 per household to be directly paid to the new landlord; 2) direct staff to develop Health and Safety Standards to include sun shade studies on proposed developments which would be applied during approval and appeal process ; 3 ) grant automatic appeals to the City Council of Certain Housing Projects Retroactive to December 1, 2025 . Council discussed Ms. Lee ’s comments and Mr. MONTES provided clarification.
Mr. MALONEY made a substitute motion to direct staff to look into tenant relocation assistance as it applies to tenants in question related to the development at 110 S. Chapel Ave. and future tenants in similar situations. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER requested an amendment to the 8 2- 23 -26
motion for staff to look into the Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu fund as a potential funding source as well as Measure A funds which could be used to prevent homelessness. Mr. MALONEY accepted the addition to the motion from Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER and Ms. ANDRADE- STADLER seconded the substitute motion.
Action Taken : City Council discuss ed and provide d direction to City staff to look into displaced tenant relocation assistance , as it applies to tenants in question related to the development at 110 S. Chapel Ave. and future tenants in similar situations.
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: WANG, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 6 – 2 0 ): (TIME LIMITATIONS: 5 MINUTES PER SPEAKER FOR ONE ITEM, 10 MINUTES PER SPEAKER FOR 2+ ITEMS)
All items listed under the Consent Agenda were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion .
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.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council a ward ed 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 S treet in an amount not to exceed $444,760.00; determine d 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M26-30 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 9 2- 23 -26
and found the one received from Gentry Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $673,956 to be the lowest responsible bid. Gentry Brothers, Inc. ha d the necessary licenses to complete the work and has completed similar projects for the City of Alhambra.
Discussion: None
Action Taken : City Council award ed 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. (M2M26-31 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 was inspected by staff, and all work was 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.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council accept ed 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 ed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct ed the Finance Director to release the 5 % retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens and filed; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M25-32 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 was inspected by staff and all work was 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.
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Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council accept ed the work of CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for the 2024 CDBG ADA Ramp Project as complete in the amount of $659,318.50; direct ed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct ed the Finance Director to release the 5% retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M26-34 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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 would 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 aim ed to create a comprehensive WMP to guide strategic planning and budgeting. In addition, it would proactively address long-term growth and emergency response by anticipating demand and regulatory shifts. The primary goal was to guarantee water security and environmental health for the entire community.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M26-35 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 1 . 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 would remove and replace the aging system with new hardware and furnish and install new controls and sensors needed for the new system.
Specifications were prepared and would be included in the advertised Notice Inviting Bids.
Discussion: None.
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Action Taken : City Council authorize d 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 2 . NOTICE INVITING BIDS: ROOF REPLACEMENT AT CITY HALL (SOUTH STRUCTURE) – F2M26-26, N2M26-21
The roof at the south side of City Hall was over 20-plus years old, and it was in need of replacement. Water damage in the Parks and Recreation Department was observed. The recommendation was to remove the existing roof and underlayment, and repair any damaged decking. Specifications were prepared and would be included in the advertised Notice Inviting Bids.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council authorize d 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 3 . CONTRACT AMENDMENT: CITY ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR FY 2025-2026 – F2M2- 57, C2M2-46, M2M26-36
Transtech Engineers has provide d 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 has been offset by project and plan check revenues collected. This amendment would only cover additional work performed in Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d an amendment to the Agreement with Transtech Engineers for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for an additional $200,000.00; authorize d the City Manager to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City Council; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M26-36 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
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Absent: NONE
1 4 . AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE FY 2025-2026 SB1 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT – F2M25-35, RFP2M25-18, C2M26- 14 , M2M26-37
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 the 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 would be presented to City Council for consideration.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M26-37 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 5 . 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 was 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. was still the low bidder. All other provisions of contract C2M25-35 would remain unchanged.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council amend ed 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 d the total amount by $1,453,952.00, bringing the total contract amount to $4,701,632.00; and , direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M26-38 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MALONEY
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Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 6 . 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 mandate d a non-detect standard for all Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). The City ’s Ground Water Treatment Plant has fourteen carbon filters, each containing 20,000 pounds of granular activated carbon 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.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d 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 ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M26-39 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 7 . TREASURER ’S REPORT – F2M26-1
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council receive d and file d as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for the month of January 2026, listing all of the City's investments as of January 31, 2026.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
18 . PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M26-2
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council ratif ied 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.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MALONEY
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Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
19 . DEMANDS - F2M26-1
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d 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.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, WANG, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
2 0 . SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS IN SCHOOL ZONES IN THE CITY – F2M26-7, O2M26-4857 Staff requested 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 miles 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 setting a speed limit of 20 miles per hour for the Council ’s consideration. The City Council concurred in the request. The proposed ordinance would establish a prima facia speed limit of 20 miles per hour in school zones when children are present, with the posting of appropriate signage to that effect. The proposed ordinance was given first reading at the February 9, 2026 City Council meeting.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council declare d introduced for its second reading and adopt the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M26-4857 : 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 LIMITATION – 5 MINUTES PER SPEAKER) – F2M26-4
1) Patti SANCHEZ, via Zoom, expressed concerns regarding the funding for the 710 project. She cited an opinion article in ColoradoBlvd.net. She requested City Manager and staff provide a report 15 2- 23 -26
to the public explaining the delays, financial drain, lack of accountability, and a corrective action plan.
Mayor Maloney stated that the item was discussed at the last meeting and that there would be future opportunities for public input at future meetings. 2) Tom FERGUSON continued to discuss the displaced tenants at 110 S. Chapel and Item No. 5. He further discussed his dealings with Community Development and the Planning Commission. 3) Sawyer BROOKS, via Zoom, discussed the need for tenant protection policies for residents.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M2 6 -7 Mayor MALONEY made announcements for upcoming City events such as the Lunar New Year Festival, and announced the Art Contest for the Tournament of Roses Float.
ADJOURNMENT : At 10:04 p.m. there being no further business for the Council to transact, the Mayor , with the consent of the City Council, to the next regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK
by
BRIANNA LAMB MCCARTHY
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK