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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 27, 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.
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
April 27, 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.
2. COMMENDATIONS: ALHAMBRA HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC DECATHLON TEAM – F2M25-3
Mayor Maloney and the Alhambra City Council wish to congratulate and commend the Alhambra High School 2026 Academic Decathlon Team. For the third year in a row, the Team took first plac e out of 61 teams in the 4 4th Annual Los Angeles County Academic Decathlon, after an outstanding performance in 10 subject areas including art, economics, literature, mathematics, science, music, social science, essay, speech and interview. The Team scored a total of 49,044 points and took home a total of 52 Medals. The Team then went on to place 6 th in the California State Finals earning an additional 17 individual medals. The AHS Academic Decathletes are to be commended for their perseverance and dedication to scholastic excellence and the City of Alhambra celebrates their remarkable accomplishments. Mayor Maloney will present commendations to the AHS 2026 Academic Decathlon Team members and coach. The Team members are as follows:
MIYEKO CAPELA
CARLOS CARRANZA JR.
YINGHAO "AARON" DU
MD HAMZA KHAN
TRISTAN LAU
MICHAEL NGO
CEREMONIALS
1. PROCLAMATION: OLDER AMERICANS MONTH – F2M26-3
Ratify the action of Mayor Maloney in proclaiming the month of May, 2026 as OLDER AMERICANS MONTH in Alhambra. Mayor Maloney will present the Older Americans Month proclamation to Director of Parks & Recreation Michael Macias.
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JOAQUIN SALAS
WILL SAN
ALEXANDER TRAN
Head Coach JOSE SANCHEZ
Asst. Coach CESAR GONZALEZ
3. COMMENDATIONS: OUTGOING COMMISSION MEMBERS – F2M26-3, F2M26-29
The City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Alhambra, wishes to recognize the City’s outgoing Board and Commission members for their outstanding and dedicated service to the City of Alhambr a. Mayor Maloney will present the Certificates of Service to the following:
ERIC GARCIA
Planning Commission
BONITA SHARMA-NGAN
HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee
JOYCE AMARO
Historic Preservation Commission
CHEN YU WANG
Youth Commission
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 y our comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action unless the matter appears as an item on a forthcoming agenda.
PRESENTATIONS
4. STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS – F2M26-16
Mayor Maloney will provide insight on the current state of the City and the progress that has been made over the past year.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file the informational report.
5. TRAFFIC CALMING GUIDELINES POLICY UPDATE AND REVISIONS RECOMMENDATIONS – F2M24-33, M2M26-67
On May 12, 2025, the City adopted Traffic Calming Guidelines to address neighborhood concerns related to motorized traffic and pedestrian safety. The Guidelines establish a
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structured and transparent process for evaluating and implemen ting appropriate traffic calming measures on residential streets, with the goal of enhancing neighborhood livability while maintaining safe and efficient traffic flow. Since the program began, the City has received and addressed eleven traffic calming appl ications. Additionally, there were nineteen traffic-related questions submitted via GoAlhambra, emails, and phone calls. For these requests, staff explained the traffic calming process, however, no formal applications were received. After one year of imple mentation, staff has identified opportunities to refine the Guidelines and will present to the City Council recommen ded revisions.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the proposed Traffic Calming Guidelines Policy revisions recommendations as outlined in the April 27, 2026 staff report by the Director of Public Works and Utilities, or direct staff as deemed appropriate.
6. PRESENTATION REGARDING THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA’S DRAFT HOTEL MARKET AND FEASIBILITY STUDY – F2M26-25
The City of Alhambra commissioned HVS to conduct a hotel market and feasibility analysis to evaluate the City’s ability to attract a new hotel that would serve both residents and visitors. HVS inspected the market area and multiple potential sites and analyzed the hotel market conditions in Alhambra and the surrounding areas. From a demand perspective, HVS found that the most likely profile for new hotel development in Alhambra will be an upper-midscale (such as Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn, and B est Western Plus) or upscale limited-service hotel (such as DoubleTree, Wyndham, and Hilton Garden Inn), given the gap in current supply and the potential market clientele’s ideal price points. Key considerations for hotel development include ease of access, proximity to major freeways, and adjacency to established commercial corridors. However, from a financial perspective, based on HVS analysis of a potential upper-midscale hotel, a new hotel is not financially feasible under current assumptions where development costs (land acquisition, permitting, and construction) are projected to be higher than hotel revenue. Feasibility can be achieved with an incentivized structure, such as reduced land cost or other forms of monetary support. The feasibility gap can also be mitigated if complementary uses, such as retail or residential, are developed alongside the hotel and are able to share infrastructure and development costs. Because current market conditions do not make a hotel developer feasible, this effort will be reprioritized until market conditions change.
Staff will continue to monitor market conditions and re-engage with the hotel development community should anything change.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file this report.
7. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POLICY TO IMPLEMENT NEW
BROWN ACT AMENDMENTS REGARDING MEETING DISRUPTION PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 707 – F2M26-24, R2M26-9
On October 3, 2025, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), which amends the Brown Act with the intent to diversify and increase public engagement during local government meetings of legislative bodies, suc h as the City Council. Among the various new requirements under SB 707, all qualified legislative bodies must now offer hybrid meetings (through a two-way phone or video platform). The City has already been providing hybrid meetings via Zoom since 2020. In addition, SB 707 requires the City to
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formally adopt a policy that outlines how to restore any hybrid meeting broadcast disruptions that prevent the public from virtually attending and participating in a meeting on or before July 1, 2026. Staff prepared a resolution to satisfy this new State requirement.
The Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service Policy mirrors the meeting disruption guidelines that are already outlined in SB 707, which requires the legislative body to take a recess and try to restore service for at least one hour. If service cannot be restored within one hour, the legislative body must conduct a roll call vote confirming that good faith efforts were made and the public interest in continuing the meeting outweighs remote access. (Cal. Gov. Code §54953.4(b)(1).) The proposed Resolution outlines the actions that will take place if disruptions were to occur. If adopted, the requirements will go into effect immediately. Staff recommends adopting the proposed resolution to reflect the rec ent legislative changes under SB 707.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M26 -9 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council adopting a Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service Policy pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.4
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 8 – 24): (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.
8. LETTER OF CONCERN REGARDING MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHEN OPERATION (“CLUB COWBOY CHEDDAR”) – F2M26-7, M2M26-62
On April 13, 2026, the City Council directed staff to prepare a letter of concern to be transmitted to Supervisor Hilda Solis and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health regarding a reported Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) operating under the name “Club Cowboy Cheddar,” located at 3333 Balzac Street. During the City Council General Public Comment period on April 13, 2026, several residents from the surrounding neighborhood appea red before the Council to express concerns regarding the reported operation . The City’s objective is to support safe and livable residential neighborhoods. Based on the concerns raised by residents, the reported activity is impacting quality of life in Alh ambra and may not be consistent with applicable MEHKO program requirements. Accordingly, the purpose of the letter is to request the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health conduct a thorough investigation into the reported operation, including veri fication or denial of permit, compliance with MEHKO requirements, and address any other applicable violations.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the letter as outlined in the April 27, 2026 staff report by the Assistant City Manager and Management Analyst and direct staff to send the letter to Supervisor Hilda Solis and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. (M2M26-62)
9. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: CONSTRUCTION OF POPPY PARK – F2M24-57, N2M26-48
Staff applied for, and was awarded grant funding from the State of California, under the 2023 Budget Act with assistance from Assemblymember Mike Fong, to construct a pocket
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park, which is in accordance with the City Council’s Strategic Plan objectives for expanding green space. The grant agreement with the State has been fully executed, and all project funds must be disbursed by June 30, 2030. The planned scope of work includes:
construction of Poppy Park; adaptive reuse of beams from the previous Library building to a pergola; and installation of irrigation, landscaping, and walking paths.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize circulating a Notice Inviting Bids to prospective contractors for the construction of Poppy Park, located at 2037 South Fremont Avenue, with bids due on May 28, 2026; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
10. AWARD CONTRACT: 2026 USDA SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM – F2M26-24, N2M26-17, C2M26-23, M2M26-63
On February 9, 2026, the City Council approved the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids for the 2026 Summer Food Service Program. Staff included the following food vendors in the bidding process: Food Service Outreach, Inc., San Gabriel Unified School Di strict, Preferred Meals, School Nutrition Plus, Inc., Unity Meals, and Everytable. On Thursday, April 16, 2026, the City Clerk received two bids in the amounts of $97,020.00 and $99,691.00. The bid received by School Nutrition Plus, Inc. is the lowest responsive bid.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to the final language approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, to School Nutrition Plus in the amount of $97,020.00 for the 2026 Summer Food Service Program; and , direct staff to take the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-63)
11. QUARTERLY CONTRACTS REPORT AS OF MARCH 31, 2026 – F2M25-40
On August 26, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. O2M24-4837, implementing the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA), as outlined in California Public Contract Code Sections 22000 –22045. On April 28, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. O2M25-4845, updating contract thresholds in accordance with recent CUPCCAA amendments. During this meeting, the Council also requested a report identifying all contracts awarded between $50,000 and $75,000, which previously required Council approval before CUPCCAA implementation. During the reporting period of January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026, there were eight contracts awarded in the amount of $50,000 to $75,000 without City Council approval.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file the quarterly contracts report for the period of January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026.
12. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON SEVENTH STREET BETWEEN VALLEY BOULEVARD AND SHORB STREET – F2M26-26, N2M26-50
The City is constructing the Alhambra Community Center at 612 W. Shorb Street. As part of this project, the sewer pipe was originally proposed to connect toward Seventh Street.
However, because there is no City sewer main in front of the new building, the Utilit ies Department will be extending the main sewer line on Seventh Street and connecting it to
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the existing sewer main on Shorb Street. The existing sewer main on Shorb Street between Seventh Street and Sixth Street will be abandoned as part of this project. Plans and specifications have been prepared. Staff has reviewed the plans and found them to be consistent with the City’s standards.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids to qualified contractors for the Sewer M ain Replacement Project on Seventh Street between Valley Blvd. and Shorb St. with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on May 21, 2026 and opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
13. RESOLUTION: FY 2026-2027 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION FOR THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SB1 BEALL) – F2M26-27, R2M26-11
The Road Repair and Accountability Act stipulates that, prior to receiving Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds in a fiscal year, a city or county must submit to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) a project list pursuant to an adopted resolution. This information is due by July 1, 2026. Staff is proposing a Street Rehabilitation Project for FY 2026-2027 that includes design services and street rehabilitation (including but not limited to pavement, striping, ADA ramps, sidewalk, curb and gutter, etc.) on public streets bound by Atlantic Blvd ., Garfield Ave., Huntington Dr., Monterey Ave ., Chapel Ave . and Main St . It is anticipated that the City will receive $2,318,224.00 from the RMRA Fund for FY 2026-2027.
Recommended Action: City Coun cil adopt Resolution No. R2M 26-11 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 list of projects funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
14. AWARD CONTRACT: ALLEY REHABILITATION PROJECT (AREA B/PHASE I) – F2M26-20, N2M26-4, C2M26-24, M2M26-64
On January 12, 2026 the City Council authorized a Notice Inviting Bids for distribution for the Alley Rehabilitation Project (Area B/Phase I) Project. On March 5, 2026, the City Clerk received 9 bids ranging from $282 ,381.00 (Estate Design and Construction, Inc.) to $617,250.00 (Van Engineering). Estate Design and Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest bid; however, it was deemed non -responsive for failing to provide the required documentation demonstrating experience with similar alley improvement projects. Staff further reviewed the bids and found the bid received from Towo Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $395,925.00 to be the second lowest responsible bid. Towo Enterprises, 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 Towo Enterprise, Inc., as the second lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $395,925.00 for the Alley Rehabilitation Project Area B/Phase I; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-64)
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15. AWARD CONTRACT: ROOF REPLACEMENT AT CITY HALL (SOUTH STRUCTURE) – F2M26-26, N2M26-21, C2M26-25, M2M26-65
A Notice Inviting Bids was approved for distribution by the City Council on February23, 2026 for the Roof Replacement at City Hall (South Structure). The South Structure is the part of City Hall over the Parks and Recreation, Finance and City Clerks Departments. On April 9, 2026, the City Clerk received ten bids that ranged from $197,845.00 to $$529,115.00. Staff reviewed the bids and the Best Contracting Services bid in the amount of $197,845.00 is the lowest responsible bid. Best Contracting Services has the necessary licenses and is a certified installer for the selected roofing system. A reference check was conducted on similar projects completed, and it was satisfactory. This project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15301, under Class 1.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and the City Attorney , to Best Contracting Services, in the amount of $197,845.00 for the Roof Replacement at City Hall (South Structure) ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-65)
16. AUTHORIZE RFP: TITLE VI PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES – F2M26-29, RFP2M26-6
As a recipient of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds though Caltrans, the City must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requirements. The City is required to develop and implement a Title VI program subject to the review of Caltra ns’ Office of Local Civil Compliance. The project consists of developing and implementing a Title VI Program as outlined by Caltrans’ Local Public Agency (LPA) requirements that mandate any agency receiving federal financial assistance not discriminate bas ed on race, color, or national origin in any program or activity. Pursuant to the project, staff is seeking to distribute a Request for Proposals for the consultant services for Title VI Program Development and Implementation.
Recommended Action: City Co uncil authorize the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Title VI Program Development Services, with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 21, 2026.
17. ACCEPTANCE OF MEASURE A GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (RPOSD) FOR THE GREEN STREET DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AND THE FRONT STREET GREENWAY PROJECT – F2M26-18, M2M26-66
The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) protects over 4,000 square miles of parks, beaches, and wildlife areas for residents and visitors. Marking a record investment, the latest round of Measure A grants provided over $78 million to enhance LA County's parks and water conservation efforts, boosting accessibility, health, and wellness. In October 2025, staff submitted one Measure A application under the “Natural Lands, Local Beaches, Water Conservation & Protection Program”. The Green Street Demonstration Project on Main Street, which initiative supports transforming Main
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Street through green infrastructure, including dry wells and vegetated swales to capture rainwater and replenish groundwater, was approved for funding in the amount of $4 million. The project will also serve to enhance the City ’s landscape by planting 37 new trees and installing native vegetation. A second application, applied under the Planning and Design category, was also submitted and awarded $400,000 for the design development and construction plans for the Front Street Greenway Project. The project is a 1.4-mile corridor along Front Street from Fremont Avenue to Sixth Street as identified in Alhambra’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan as having a potential open space and recreational travel lane with enhanced green b eatification elements. This funding opportunity helps prepare the project not only for design, but also for future grant construction funding.
Recommended Action: City Council accept two (2) grants totaling $4.4 million from the Los Angeles County Region al Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) under the Measure A Competitive Grant Program for the Green Street Demonstration Project ($4 million) and the Front Street Greenway Project ($400,000); authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the grant agreements and related grant documents; appropriate $4.4 million in grant revenues and grant expenditures; and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-66)
18. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE HVAC DESIGN AT ALHAMBRA FIRE STATION 71 – F2M22-31, C2M24-53, M2M26-68
The City awarded contract to Advanced Engineered Solutions for the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Design and Project Support at Alhambra Fire Station 71 in the amount of $73,375.00. The contract amount did not include reimbursable s, such as plan check or other fees, because these expenses could not be determined until the plan was completed. This is the only additional cost to the contract . Staff is requesting to add $7,570.87 to Advance Engineered Solutions’ contract for a total of $80,945.87.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a contract amendment (Amendment No. 1), subject to the approval of the City Manager and the City Attorney, with Advanced Engineered Solutions (C2M24 -53) in an amount not to exceed $7,570.87 for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Design and Project Support for a contract total of $80,945.87; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-68)
19. 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 March 2026, listing all of the City's investments as of March 31, 2026.
20. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M26-2
Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated April 27, 2026 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
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21. DEMANDS – F2M26-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List ( 1405 thru 1405) in the amount of $ 3,315.00 for the period ending April 6, 2026; City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (265917 thru 266063) in the amount of $706,763.60 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,325,918.04 for the week ending April 3, 2026; and, Final Check List ( 266064 thru 266246) in the amount of $ 2,441,372.37 for the period ending April 16, 2026 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $106,164.94 for the week ending April 10, 2026.
22. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 6.29 (“RESIDENTIAL TENANT PROTECTIONS”) TO TITLE VI (HEALTH AND SANITATION) OF THE
ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING AN INCREASED RELOCATION
ASSISTANCE OBLIGATION ON CERTAIN NO -FAULT RESIDENTIAL EVICTIONS IN THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA – F2M26-7, O2M26-4861
On April 13, 2026, the City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance to increase relocation assistance payments for no -fault evictions from one (1) month to three (3) months’ rent. The proposed ordinance would add Chapter 6.29 to the City’s Municipal Code, requiring that in those circumstances where relocation assistance is required under AB 1482, that the obligation would be increased from one to three months. To the extent that an owner/landlord does not comply with this requirement, the ordinance provides that such noncompliance can be asserted as a defense in any action brought by the owner to recover possession of a residential unit. Under AB 1482, landlords are required to provide relocation assistance for certain no -fault evictions, including owner move-in, substantial rehabilitation, demolition, or withdrawal of units from the rental market.
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M26-4861: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California adding Chapter 6.29 (“Residential Tenant Protections”) to Title VI (Health and Sanitation) of the Alhambra Municipal Code establishing an increased relocation assistance obligation on certain no -fault residential evictions in the City of Alhambra
which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at the next regular Council meeting.
23. NOVEMBER 3, 2026 ALHAMBRA GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION: ADOPTION OF
AN ORDINANCE CALLING THE ELECTION AND OF A RESOLUTION REGARDING
CONSOLIDATION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD THAT SAME DATE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY – F2M26-33, O2M26-4859, R2M26-10
On April 13, 2026 , the City Council introduced for first reading Ordinance No. O2M26- 4859 providing for a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters the following named officers: Councilperson of the First District, full term ; Councilperson of the Second District, full term; and, Councilperson of the Fifth District, full term. Pursuant to the Alhambra Charter as amended by Measure V in 2020, these offices shall be nominated from and elected by districts. The
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Alhambra City Charter provides that General Municipal Elections shall be consolidated with the Statewide General Elections to be held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday of every even-numbered year; hence, the next General Municipal Election for the City of Alhambra, will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 . The City of Alhambra historically has consolidated its General Municipal Elections with those held on the same date in the County of Los Angeles. Based on economies of scale, such consolidation has resulted in considerable cost savings for the City . Therefore, staff requests that the City Council adopt the ordinance calling the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election as well as a resolution regarding consolidation with the Statewide General Election to be held that same day in Los Angeles County.
Recommended Action: City Council, by one motion, take the following actions:
1. Declare introduced for its second reading and adopt the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M26 -4859 entitled: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council providing for a General Municipal Election in said City to be held on November 3, 2026 and providing for the consolidation of the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election, said Election being held for the election of the following City Officials, to wit: Councilperson of the First District, full term; Councilperson of the Second District, full term; and, Councilperson of the Fifth District, full term; and,
2. Adopt Resolution No. R2M26-10 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to order the consolidation of an Alhambra General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026 with the Statewide General Election to be held in Los Angeles County the same day, to authorize the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to canvass the returns of said General Municipal Election and to request that the Registrar of Voters of said County be permitted to render specified services to the City of Alhambra relating to the conduct of said General Municipal Election pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403
24. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. O2M26-4860 APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT AMD-26-03, AMENDING THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE CHAPTER 23.15 (INCLUSIONARY HOUSING) – F2M18-35, O2M26-4860
Staff is requesting that the City Council consider second reading and adoption of an ordinance approving a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Title 23 (Zoning) of the Alhambra Municipal Code to update Chapter 23.15 (Inclusionary Housing) . Zoning Text Amendment AMD-26-03 is a City -initiated update to the City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO). The proposed updates were informed by implementation of the IHO over the past five years and are intended to improve clarity as well as align with state housing law-specifically, State Density Bonus Law. The proposed amendments maintain the City’s 15% inclusionary unit requirement while revising affordability level requirements and simplifying compliance mechanisms. Updates to the Inclusionary Housing Regulations and Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee schedule will ensure consistency with the proposed IHO updates. Adoption of these proposed updates aligns with the goals, policies, and objectives set forth in the City’s 2021 -2029 Housing Element. The proposed ordinance was given first reading at the April 13, 2026 City Council meeting.
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Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its second reading and adopt the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M26-4860: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California adopting Zoning Text Amendment AMD-26-03, amending the Alhambra Municipal Code to update Chapter 23.15 (Inclusionary Housing)
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, May 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
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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 availabl e through the City’s website. The regular meetings of the Alhambra City Council are recorded and are broadcast on Charter Channels 3 and 182 at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Mondays following the meeting.
Recordings are also available for viewing by the publi c 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 (incl uding 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
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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