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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 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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https://www.spectrumstream.com/streaming/alhambra/live.cfm 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.
Via Zoom or Telephone: “Raise your hand” - Members of the public may speak by using the “Raise Hand” function during the public comments portion, if on Zoom o r telephone. Staff will unmute speakers participating via Zoom or telephone and announce your name when it is your time to speak. When calling in using a telephone press *9 to raise your hand and press *6 to unmute yourself when called.
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
March 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.
CEREMONIAL
1. PROCLAMATION: RED CROSS MONTH – F2M26-3
Ratify the action of Mayor Maloney in proclaiming March, 2026 as RED CROSS MONTH in Alhambra. Mayor Ma loney will present the Red Cross Month proclamation to Maggie Mao from the Community Engagement & Partnership, Disaster Cycle Services division of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross.
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.
PRESENTATIONS
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. R2M26-7 ENTITLED A RESOLUTION OF THE ALHAMBRA
CITY COUNCIL REGARDING CITY RESPONSE TO FEDERAL CIV IL IMMIGRATION ACTIVITIES – F2M26-7, R2M26-7
On February 9, 2026, the City Council requested looking into the creation of Immigration
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Free Zones within the City of Alhambra, including reviewing the Resolution from Los Angeles County regarding Immigration Free Zones and the potential use of related signage. In addition, because the City has previously adopted and reaffirmed resolutions regarding immigration enforcement and compliance with SB 54, the City Council requested the establishment of a Subcommittee of two Councilmembers to review existing policies, assess how those objectives and standards are being implemented, determine whether any changes or recommendations are warranted, and engage members of the community for their input. A resolution is inten ded to reaffirm Alhambra’s commitment to the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors by recognizing that enforcement of Federal immigration law is the responsibility of the Federal government and not a function of local government. In particula r, the resolution protects the authority over, and use of City facilities for municipal and community services.
Recommended Action: City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. R2M26-7 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council Regarding City Response to Federal Civil Immigration Activities, or provide direction as deemed appropriate.
3. ANNUAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS – F2M26-29
The terms of office for all members of the City’s various Boards and Commission expire on March 23, 2026; therefore, it is appropriate for Councilpersons to appoint or reappoint their representatives at this time. With the exception of the Youth Commission , each representative may serve for a maximum of eight consecutive terms of one year each.
Appointments will be effective for a period commencing March 23, 2026 and ending March 22, 2027.
Recommended Action: The Mayor and each Councilperson shall announce his/her new appointments to the Arts & Cultural Events C ommission, Civil Service Commission/Board of Appeals, Design Review Board, Environmental Sustainability Commission, HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee, Historic Preservation Commission, Human Relations Commission, Board of Library Trustees, Parks & Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Transportation Commission, and Youth Commission with each appointment to be effective for a period co mmencing March 23, 2026 and ending March 22, 2027. Other than announcing names of new appointees, no action is required.
4. At the direction of the City Council, City staff and consultants from ESA have developed a Draft Comprehensive Environmental Sustainability Plan (the Draft Plan) to provide a long- term framework that will help improve environmental and sustainability issues within Alhambra. The Draft Plan strives to balance the needs of today's generation with future generations while ensuring a balance for economic prosperity, environmental care, and social wellbeing. This presentation will provide an overview of the Draft Plan, a summary of outreach highlights to date, and a community engagement strategy for the public comment period. Staff is requesting comments on next steps for the completion of the document, including releasing the Draft Plan for a public comment period to inform the final version of the Plan.
DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY PLAN AND PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD – F2M22-64
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Recommended Action: City Council receive an overview of the Draft Comprehensive Environmental Sustainability Plan; and, direct staff to release the Draft Plan for a period of public review and comment, or provide other direction as deemed appropriate
5. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CITY-WIDE COMMEMORATIVE HISTORIC PLAQUE PROGRAM – F2M26-30, R2M26-6
During the development of the City’s Comprehensive Historic Preservation Program, it was anticipated that the Program would also incorporate a Commemorative Historic Plaque Program to publicly recognize historic resources in the City. To begin the process of developing a plaque program, staff and the City’s consultant, Historic Resources Group (“HRG”), researched other historic plaque programs that have been established in other jurisdictions and then presented this information to the Historic Preservation Commission for their input and recommendation s. At their October 22, 2025 and January 28, 2026 regular meetings, the Historic Preservation Commission provided their feedback on the development of a framework and policy for the implementation of a City -wide Commemorative Historic Plaque Program. The Historic Preservation Commission ultimately recommended a program that would provide recognition for formally designated Historic Landmarks and contributors in formally designated Historic Districts. Furthermore, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended the program be entirely voluntarily, with participation requiring the owner’s consent and authorization, and with all costs associated with the manufacture and installation of the plaques being borne by the owner.
Additionally, the Historic Preservation Commission provided their feedback on the proposed standard template plaque design that would be utilized by those opting to participate in the program. All requests to participate in the plaque program would be reviewed by the Director of Community Development, or his designee. Based on the recommendations provided by the Historic Preservation Commission, regulations for the proposed implementation of a Citywide Commemorative Historic Plaque Program, as outlined in the proposed resolution, have been drafted for review and approval by the City Council.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M26 -6 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, establishing a City-Wide Commemorative Historic Plaque Program
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. AUTHORIZE RFP: PURCHASE OF CARBON MEDIA FOR THE GROUND WATER TREATMENT PLANT – F2M26-6B, RFP2M26-3
The City’s Ground Water Treatment Plant has fourteen granular activated carbon filters, with each filter containing 20,000 pounds of granular activated carbon designed to remove Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). As part of the treatment process, the filter media must be replaced and/or regenerated once it is exhausted. Specifications have been
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prepared for this process. Staff has reviewed and approved these specifications, which are availab le for review in addition to the R equest for Proposals (RFP) and RFP instructions. The RFP is for a three-year contract for the purchase of Carbon Media for the Ground Water Treatment Plant.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the distribution of a Request for Proposals for the purchase of Carbon Media for the Ground Water Treatment Plant with proposals due no later than 11:00 a.m. on April 23, 2026 ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the City Council’s action.
7. AWARD OF CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF ONE NEW CNG VACTOR IMPACT COMBO SEWER CLEANER – F2M26-6A, C2M26-18, M2M26-48
The current unit, Vehicle 681, is over 18 years old and has developed various ongoing mechanical issues due to age and heavy operational use. This vehicle plays a critical role in the City’s sewer maintenance operations, supporting the upkeep of more than 128 miles of sewer lines that must be regularly cleaned and maintained to ensure proper system function. Due to the essential nature of these services and the increasing maintenance demands associated with the vehicle’s age, replacement of the unit is necessary to ensure continued reliability and the City’s ability to effectively maintain the wastewater and storm drain infrastru cture. Staff seeks to acquire the new vehicle through a Cooperative Purchase Agreement. Cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code
3.36.080(B)(3). On October 12, 2021, Sourcewell opened bids for the procurement of water jetters and Combi nation Sewer Cleaners, along with related equipment, accessories, and services. In December 2021, Sourcewell awarded contract #101221 - VTR to Vactor Manufacturing. This agreement is set to remain in effect until November 29, 2029.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Haaker Equipment for the purchase of one Vactor Impact Combo Sewer Cleaner in the amount of $596,829.29; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-48)
8. ACCEPTANCE OF CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE INNOVATION FUND GRANT AWARD FOR PILOT DIRECT-TO-RENTER PROGRAM – F2M26-18, M2M26-49
As a member of the Clean Power Alliance (CPA) since 2017, the City of Alhambra is eligible to apply for financial and technical support for a range of sustainability projects.
On October 14, 2025, staff submitted an application to the CPA’s Innovation Fund to develop a pilot program for income-qualified Alhambra renters to receive energy-efficient electric appliances, such as HEPA air purifiers, portable heat pump HVAC units, smart plugs, or portable power stations. These appliances can deliver immediate improvements in indoor air quality, cooling and heating, and household r esiliency without requiring property modifications which are typically not possible for renters. On December 4, 2025, the CPA Board of Directors approved the City’s proposed project in the amount of $168,450. City Council approval is needed to accept the Innovation Fund grant and enter into the participation agreement with CPA in order to move forward with developing the pilot program guidelines. City staff aims to launch the program in April 2026 and deliver the much-needed appliances to eligible renter households starting in summer 2026.
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Recommended Action: City Council accept a grant awarded in the amount of $168,450 from the Clean Power Alliance Innovation Fund Program; authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Innovation Fund Participati on Agreement and all documents related to program implementation; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-49)
9. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON CONCORD AVENUE AND MIDVALE PLACE – F2M24-68, C2M25-8, M2M26-50
On March 24, 2025, the City Council awarded a contract to Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals Inc. for the Water Main Replacement Project on Concord Avenue and Midvale Place in the amount of $1,552,135.00. There was one authorized change order during the project to install one 2-inch water service line, additional concrete work, and also included various miscellaneous items credited to City. The change order decr eased the total amount of the contract by $44,887.74. The project has been completed in accordance with the City’s requirements and specifications. As such, it would be appropriate for the City Council to accept the project as complete and instruct the City Clerk that the Notice of Completion be filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals Inc., for the Water Main Replacement Project on Concord Avenue and Midval e Place as complete in the amount of $1,507,247.26; 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 five percent retention 35 days from the date of recordatio n if no liens are filed; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-50)
10. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR A TEMPORARY COOLING UNIT – F2M25-6B, C2M25-9, M2M26-51
On March 24, 2025, the City Council authorized an agreement with Total Environmental Management, Inc. (TEM) for a temporary cooling unit at Alhambra Police Department for twelve months commencing April 26, 2025 due to a chiller failure resulting in no cooling in the building. A study was conducted by a consultant contracted to design a new Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system for the building. The design is near completion and a Notice Inviting Bids will be issued for the construction. The installation of the new HVAC system will not be ready, however, by the end date of TEM’s one year agreement. Therefore, an extension is necessary until construction is completed. Staff is requesting the City Council appr ove extending the agreement with TEM for another 12 months, for a not to exceed amount of $147,600.00.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a contract amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, with Total Env ironmental Management, Inc. to continue to provide a temporary cooling unit at Alhambra Police Department for twelve months at a cost not to exceed $12,300 per month, or $147,600; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26- 51)
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11. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP NO. 84735 (TPM -25-01) AT 2001 & 2013 WEST VALLEY BOULEVARD – F2M26-11, M2M26-52
On June 30, 2025, Tentative Parcel Map No. 84735 was ap proved to lift a recorded lot combination covenant, and reconfigure the property, resulting in a merger of two (2) of the three (3) lots and a single standalone lot, within the CMU (Commercial Mixed Use) zone for the site located at 2001 and 2013 West Valley Boulevard in the City of Alhambra. The site is currently developed with a drive-through restaurant and a coin-operated car wash.
On January 30, 2026, the City Engineer signed Parcel Map No. 84735 and recommended recordation of the same. All Conditions of Approval applicable to Parcel Map No. 84735 have been met.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Minute Order No. M2M26-52 as follows:
RESOLVED by the Alhambra City Council as follows:
SECTION ONE: Based upon the recommendation of the Director of Community Development in his report dated March 23, 2026, this Council hereby finds and determines that the herein below described project will not violate any of the provisions of Sections 66473, 66474.1 and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act of the State of California relating to findings for approval.
SECTION TWO: This Council hereby approves Parcel Map No. 84735 to lift a recorded lot combination covenant, and reconfigure the property, resulting in a merger of two (2) of the three (3) lots and a single standalone lot, located at 2001 and 2013 West Valley Boulevard, and authorizes the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map the certificate which embodies the approval of said map.
12. AWARD OF CONTRACT : PURCHASE OF TWO TORO RIDING MOWERS – F2M26- 6A, C2M26-19, M2M26-53
Turf maintenance at the Alhambra Golf Course is a key and necessary operations activity to ensure the 92 acres of grounds are manicured safe, and clean. The existing mowers are twelve year s old and have reached the end of their useful life without extensive maintenance costs. Staff is seeking to purchase replacement mowers through a Cooperative Purchase Agreement Cooperative purchase is allowable per Municipal Code
3.36.080(B)(3). On January 30, 2025, Sourcewell opened bids for the procurement of Landscape and Grounds Equipment. Sourcewell awarded contract 112624 -TTC to Turf Star Western Toro on January 30, 2025, a contract that does not expire until January 31, 2029.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Turf Star Western Toro in the amount not to exceed $206,793.48 for the purchase of one Toro Groundmaster 4500 mower and one Toro Reelmaster 5510 mower; direct the Finance Director to appropriate in the amount of $206,793.48; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the City Council's action. (M2M26-53)
13. REPORT REGARDING PUBLIC COMMENT TIME LIMITS – F2M24-7
On October 13, 2025, the City Council gave second reading and adopted Ordinance No.
O2M25-4850 amending Chapter 2.04.030 of the Alhambra Municipal Code pertaining to
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the Order of Business for City Council meetings and Chapter 2.04.210 pertaining to the Procedure for Addressing Council. The revisions the Council made to the Alhambra Code Chapter 2.04 included: 1) Permanently moving public comment for non -agendized items to the beginning of the meeting, after any ceremonial items, for an initial time of 30 minutes with the balance of any comment at the end of the meeting; 2) Setting the individual speaker time for public comment for non -agendized items to three minutes for the initial 30-minute comment period and to five minutes during the continuation of public comment at the end of the meeting; and, 3) Setting a total individual speaker time for consent agenda items to five minutes for those individuals speaking on one item and to ten minutes for those individuals speaking on more than one consent item. Council also directed staff to bring back a report on the results of these changes regarding public comment for review.
Staff reviewed the number of speakers with respect to Public Comment for Non-Agendized Items for the regular meetings that have taken place since Ordinance No. O2M25 -4850 became effective on November 23, 2025 . The results are outlined the March 23, 2026 staff report by the City Clerk. With respect to the change made by O2M25-4850 setting a total individual speaker time for Consent Agenda Items to five minutes for those individuals speaking on one item and ten minutes for those individuals speaking on more than one consent item, there have been a total of two instances where a speaker spoke on multiple consent agenda items for the set time of ten minutes. In both instances, the speakers spoke for less than the ten minutes allotted.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file th e informational report, or provide direction to staff as deemed appropriate.
14. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND STREET LIGHTING SERVICES – F2M25-31, C2M25-41, M2M26-54
On September 22, 2025, the City Council awarded a contract to YUNEX LLC in the amount of $240,000.00 for Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Maintenance Services. Since then, the City has experienced an unanticipated increase in property damage and repairs, resulting in the contract amount fully exhausted by the January 20 26 billing. Staff is requesting additional appropriations for the remaining five months of the 2025 -26 Fiscal year, based on average expense of $24,000.00 per month for continued traffic signal and street lighting maintenance services. This amendment will only cover additional work performed in Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an amendment to the Agreement with YUNEX LLC for Fiscal Year 2025 -2026 for an additional $120,000.00, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; direct the Finance Director to appropriate $40,000.00 from the Public Works Maintenance Improvement District Fund balance and allocate the funds into account number 241.70.76310.00000.622100; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-54)
15. AWARD CONTRACT: FY 2024 -25 SR -710 LATIP/SB1 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT – F2M24-45, N2M26-5, C2M26-20, M2M26-55
The FY 2024-25 SR710 LATIP SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project is located in the southwest area of the City. The project consists of Ross Avenue, Midwick Drive, Parkview Drive, Orange Grove Ave nue, Alta Vista Dr ive and Hellman Avenue. In total, there are
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nine (9) street segments included in this project. The City Council authorized the Notice Inviting Bids for the Project on January 12, 2026. On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the City Clerk received 6 bids ranging from $1,329,995.50 (Calmex Engineering) to $ 1,648,790.00 (Palp, Inc. DBA Excel Paving). In addition to the base bid amount, Calmex Engineering, Inc. submitted $505,523.50 in the Alternative Bid Schedule for Grand View Drive from Valley Boulevard to Alta Vista Dr ive. Staff reviewed the bids and found the bid received from Calmex Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $1,835,519.00 as the lowest responsible bid. Calmex Engineering, Inc. has the necessary licenses to complete the work and has conducted similar scale projects in surrounding cities.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract , subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Calmex Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $1,835,519.00 for the FY 2024-25 SR710 LATIP SB1 Str eet Rehabilitation Project; appropriate funds, revenue and expenditure, in the amount of $221,000.00 from the restricted LATIP funds to complete the project; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-55)
16. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN REVIEW CONSULTING SERVICES – F2M23-39, C2M23-53, M2M26-56
On June 26, 2023, the City Council awarded a contract to Ladayu Consulting Group (LCG) to serve as City Landscape Architect for professional landscape design review consulting services in the amount of $74,740 for a 5 -year term. The original anticipated annual expenditures were $15,000, while actual expenditures have averaged $25,000 per year.
To date, the City has expended $66,220 of the original contract amount, leaving a balance of $8,520 for the remainder of the current fiscal year. Staff is requesting a contract amendment to increase the total contract by $75,000, from $74,740 to $149,740, and extend the contract for 1 year to align with the City’s 2-year budget cycle, which will help staff forecast future budget needs. This will provide an estimated budget of $25,000 per year for the remainder of the contract.
Recommended Action: City Council a pprove Amendment No. 1 to Contract No.
C2M23-53 with Ladayu Consulting Group, which serves as a City Landscape Architect providing professional on-call landscape design review consulting services to increase the contract amount by $75,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $149,740, and extend the contract term by one year through June 27, 2029, subject to final language approval by the City Attorney and the City Manager; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-56)
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 t he month of February 2026, listing all of the City's investments as of February 28, 2026.
18. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M26-2
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Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated March 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 (1049 thru 1225 and 265138 and 265145) in the amount of $65,446.92 for the period ending March 2, 2026; City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (265146 thru 265283 and 1226 thru 1226) i n the amount of $ 956,771.46 and EFT’s in the amount of $206,073.16 for the period ending March 5, 2026 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,409,091.66 for the week ending February 27, 2026; and, Final Check List (265284 thru 265475) in the amount of $ 1,190,121.17 for the period ending March 12, 2026 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $729,175.74 for the week ending March 6, 2026.
20. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN UPDATED AB 481 POLICY AND APPROVAL OF ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT – F2M22-41, O2M26- 4858, M2M26-47
On April 25, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. O2M22-4803 approving a Military Equipment Use Policy (“Policy”) pursuant to assembly Bill 481 (“AB 481”). In accordance with the legislation and the Policy, a military equipment report must be submitted to the City Council annually for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use. Alhambra’s 202 5 Annual Military Equipment Report and the Police Department’s updated policy, are outlined in the Chief of Police’s staff report dated March 23, 2026 . AB 481 requires that the Council determine, based on the annual militar y equipment report submitted pursuant to Section 7072, whether each type of military equipment identified in that report has complied with the standards for approval set forth in Government Code section 7071(d). Staff reviewed Department records and determined there were no complaints or concerns reported on the use of the equipment in 202 5.
Additionally, the Department conducted an internal audit and determined that there were no violations of the military equipment use policy.
Recommended Action: City Council, by one motion, take the following actions:
1. Declare introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M26-4858: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra implementing AB 481 by approving an updated policy for the use of military equipment by the Alhambra Police Department
which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at the next reg ular Council meeting; and,
2. Approve the Alhambra Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Report set forth in the Chief of Police’s March 23, 2026 report per the requirements under Assembly Bill 481. (M2M26-47)
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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 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, April 13, 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.alhambraca.gov 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 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 meetin g.
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.
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 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