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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 11, 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:
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The maximum time f or addressing the Council is 5 minutes for each agendized item and for comments concerning non-agendized items; excepting that during the initial 30 -minute timeframe for public comment for non-agendized items the individual speaker time shall be 3 minutes. Additionally, the total individual speaker time for consent agenda items shall be 5 minutes for those individuals speaking on one item and 10 minutes for those individuals speaking on more than one consent item. However, the presiding officer may either extend or reduce the maximum time in his or her discretion.
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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
May 11, 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: ASIAN AMERICAN NATIVE HAWAIIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH – F2M26-3
Ratify the action of Mayor Maloney in proclaiming May 202 6 as Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Alhambra.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON -AGENDIZED ITEMS (T IME LIMITATIONS: 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER, 30 MINUTES TOTAL)
Citizens wishing to address the Council on any matter which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council not on the Agenda may do so at this time. Once the 30-minute time limit has been reached, any remaining speakers will be permitted to speak at the end of the meeting. Speakers will only be allowed to speak once per meeting for non -agendized items.
Please note that while the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action unless the matter appears as an item on a forthcoming agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE O2M26-4863 APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT AMD -26-04 MAKING GENERAL CLARIFYING UPDATES TO THE CITY’S ZONING CODE; AND DETERMINE THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA – F2M20-24, N2M26-46, O2M26-4863
This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M26-46 for the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance approving a Zoning Text Amendment amending various
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sections of Title 23 (Zoning) of the Alhambra Municipal Code, as well as adding new sections, to address new State legislation, eliminate inconsistencies, clarify ambiguous provisions, correct typographical and formatting errors, and modify use allowances. This is a City -initiated application . From time -to-time updates are made to the Alhambra Municipal Code (AMC) to address new State legislation, clarify ambiguous provisions, or delete outdated language. While some of these changes require immediate consideration by the Council, most can be addressed periodically. Accordingly, staff brings a code clean- up ordinance to the Council on an annual basis to address modifications needed due to new legislation, as well as other suggested clarifying changes. Clean-ups to the Zoning Code are processed separately from clean -ups to the rest of the AMC as Planning Commission review is required for Zoning and General Plan Amendments. Similar to prior clean-ups, this update will address new State legislation, eliminate inconsistencies, and create greater clarity in implementing the Zoning Code. This Z oning Code clean -up includes both proposed amendments and additions. Amendments consist of revisions to existing sections of the AMC, while additions incorporate entirely new sections into the AMC. The nature of and reasoning for each proposed amendment an d addition can be classified by five (5) general categories: 1.) Clarification; 2.) Consistency; 3.) Compliance with State laws/Federal laws; 4.) Typographical & Formatting; and 5.) Use Allowances & Regulations. Some of the proposed amendments and additions are a combination of these five categories. In Attachment 1 of the staff report for this item, each proposed amendment/addition is briefly described in a table, which includes a breakdown of the categories applicable to each amendment/addition. All of the proposed amendments and additions have been reviewed for consistency with the City’s General Plan, as required by AMC Section 23.40.080 (General Plan Consistency Required for Zoning Amendments).
At their April 6, 2026 regular meeting, the Planning C ommission reviewed the proposed amendments and additions in Ordinance No. O2M26 -4863, and adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 26 -02 by a vote of 7 -0, recommending the City Council approve Zoning Text Amendment AMD -26-04, with one minor revision to v erbiage for tandem parking standards (incorporated at the recommendation of staff) and a request to verify accuracy of language included in two sections pertaining to Urban Dwelling Units (SB 9 Units). The recommendations by the Planning Commission are lis ted in Planning Commission Resolution No. 26-02, which is Attachment 3 of the staff report for this item, and appropriate revisions have been incorporated into Ordinance No. O2M26-4863.
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of this Ordinance under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). This Ordinance is not subject to further review environme ntal review because: (1) it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15060(c)(2); (2) there is no possibility that this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environme nt (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)); and (3) the Ordinance, by itself, does not constitute a “project” as defined in section 21065 of the Public Resources Code and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15378). It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.
Recommended Action: City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public testimony;
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2. Direct the City Attorney to introduce and give first reading by title only, waiving further reading to the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M26-4863: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra adopting Zoning Text Amendment AMD -26-04, amending the Alhambra Municipal Code to address new state laws, eliminate inconsistencies, clarify ambiguous provisions, correct typographical and formatting errors, and modify use allowances
which ordinance shall return for a second reading and adoption at the next City Council meeting on June 22, 2026;
3. Determine this action is exempt from CEQA.
3. PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 202 6- 2027 RENEWAL – F2M26-28, N2M26-51, R2M26-13
This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M26-51 for the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider the following:
A. The Public Works Maintenance and Improvement District No. 1 - Zone A includes the downtown area only and was established to provide a source of funding to operate and maintain specialized improvements. Those improvements include items such as decorative sidewalk planters, landscape medians, decorative sidewalk and paving and the Washington Twin streetlights. This assessment is proposed to be unchanged from the 2025-26 level; and,
B. The Public Works Maintenance and Improvement District No. 1 - Zone B was established to fund debt service on a bond issue and ongoing maintenance and operation of the City’s streetlights, sidewalks, curb and gutters, streets, street trees, median landscaping and municipal parking lots and structures. The work is performed by a combination of a concrete crew, a two-person electrical crew (who also maintain traffic signals), an asphalt crew, and contractors. This assessment is proposed to be unchanged from the 2025-26 level; and,
C. The Public Works Maintenance and Improvement District No. 1 - Zone C was established in 1987 and includes generally those properties located on both sides of Main Street, between Atlantic and Palm, and on both sides of Palm, between Main and Commonwealth. The purpose of Zone C is to provide funding for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the public improvements, which were constructed in the Auto Row area and include the grass parkway, the feature lights between Atlantic and Olive, and the street trees. This assessment is proposed to be unchanged from the 2025-26 level.
Recommended Action: After receiving public testimony, the Mayor should close the public hearing and the City Council should adopt Resolution No. R2M26-13 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council ordering the renewal of the City of Alhambra Public Works Maintenance and Improvements District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 202 6-2027 confirming the Assessment Diagram and Assessment therefor and providing for the Assessment Levy in connection therewith renewing the Public Works Maintenance and Improvement District for the 2026-2027 Fiscal year at the same rates since 1996-97; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
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4. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME PROGRAMS 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN ) – F2M26-30, N2M26- 35, M2M26-70
This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M26-35 for the City Council to hold a public hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funding for the City of Alhambra’s proposed 2026 -2027 Annual Action Plan t o receive comment pursuant to and in compliance with the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) pre-submission requirements as outlined in Section 24 Part 91 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
The City adopts a one -year Action Plan that outlines specific program activities and funding allocations for the upcoming program year using CDBG and HOME funds, in accordance with HUD requirements. The Action Plan is developed in alignment with the City’s five-year Consolidated Plan that was adopted in FY 2025-2026. HUD has officially notified the City of its funding allocations for FY 2026 -2027. The City of Alhambra will receive approximately $823,981 in CDBG funds, an increase of $8,181 from prior year, and $395,699.04 in HOME funds, a decrea se of $8,584.28 from prior year’s allocation.
The Proposed Work Program for CDBG funds for FY 2026 -2027 are presented in two alternative schedules based on the approval status of a Section 108 Loan to assist in building the community center: Under Schedule A, the City anticipates the approval of a Section 108 Loan, which results in the allocation of $318,000.00 toward the first-year loan repayment obligation. As a result, funding available for direct program activities is adjusted accordingly. Under Schedule B, if the Section 108 Loan is not approved, no debt service payment is required. As a result, the funding originally designated for loan repayment is reallocated to Housing Rehabilitation and Code Enforcement. The use of Schedule B will not constitute a substantial amendment to the Annual Action Plan. The complete breakdown of funding allocations for the Proposed Work Program (CDBG) Schedule A, Proposed Work Program (CDBG) Schedule B, and Proposed Work Program (HOME) are outlined in the May 11, 2026 staff report by the Assistant City Manager and Management Analyst.
As part of the citizen participation process for the Annual Action Plan, the City conducted two interactive pre -planning sessions with the HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee on February 3, 2026, and April 7, 2026. These sessions focused on identifying funding priorities and developing program recommendations. To ensure broad community input, the City extended invitations to 110 community organizations serving low- and moderate- income populations, as well as to neighboring jurisdictions to the April 7, 2026 meeting.
The HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee reviewed the draft Annual Action Plan on May 5, 2026, and unanimously recommended it be approved by Council.
Recommended Action: After receiving public testimony, the Mayor should close the public hearing and, at the City Council's discretion, approve the proposed FY 2026- 2027 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships programs, and authorize staff to submit these plans to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (M2M26-70)
PRESENTATIONS
5. AMENDED BUDGET REVIEW AND RESOLUTION ADOPTING FY 202 6-27 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS – F2M25-17, R2M26-12
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On June 23, 2025, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Years 2025 -26 and 2026 -27 Budget. On February 23, 2026, the Mid-Year Budget Review was presented, and the City Council approved the recommended budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2025 -26. Since then, staff has continued to monitor revenues and expenditures and is now presenting the Amended Budget Review to update the City’s financial projections and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 -27. Fiscal Year 2025 -26 ended with an unappropriated surplu s of $2,007,354, primarily attributable to higher-than-anticipated revenues. These increases were driven by stronger -than-projected property tax receipts resulting from rising assessed values, CPI adjustments, and property reassessments, as well as growth in service charges, grant reimbursements, and interest earnings. These gains were partially offset by declines in sales tax revenues and transfers supporting capital improvement projects. For Fiscal Year 2026 -27, staff presents an Amended General Fund Budg et reflecting a projected deficit of $1,482,209. When combined with the Fiscal Year 2025-26 surplus, the overall unappropriated surplus is $525,145. Historically, such surpluses have been allocated to priority needs, including reserve contributions, capital repair and replacement, pension and retirement obligations, and the acquisition of essential equipment. Appropriations to these efforts are made through City Council -approved budget adjustments.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file the Amended Budget Review for Fiscal Year 202 6-27 and related reports; and , adopt Resolution No. R2M2 6-12 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council adopting Fiscal Years 202 5-26 and 2026-27 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 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget adjustments.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 6 – 22): (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 unl ess a citizen or Council member requests otherwise; in which case, the item will be removed for separate consideration.
6. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF CARBON MEDIA FOR THE GROUND WATER TREATMENT PLANT – F2M26-6B, RFP2M26-3, C2M26-26, M2M26-69
On March 23, 2026, the City Council approved distribution of a Request for Proposals for the purchase of carbon filter media for the Ground Water Treatment Plant. On April 23, 2026, two proposals were received. Staff conducted a review and evaluation of the responding proposals and Calgon Carbon Corporation was selected based on their qualifications, standards of quality, capability to deliver product throughout the contract term, third party hauling company’s reputation, flexibility, references and cost of th e product. Additionally, Calgon Carbon Corporation provides carbon that is approved by the State of California State Water Resources Control Board - Division of Drinking Water to be used at the City’s Ground Water Treatment Plant.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and the Calgon Carbon Corporation for the purchase and installation of carbon filter media at
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the Ground Water Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 for one year, with two additional two -year renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $1,050,000.00 over a three -year period, authorize the City Manager to execute the extensions if the services are sat isfactory; and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council's action. (M2M26-69)
7. AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR PRIORITY PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – F2M25-62, RFP2M25 -26, C2M26-27, M2M26-71
On March 11, 2024, the City Council adopted the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan (“Walk, Bike, Move Alhambra!”), which established a vision for biking and pedestrian infrastructure and facilitates further planning and funding suppor t for the implementation of the City’s multi-modal transportation goals. The City received a Funding Agreement in the amount of $14,387,027.50 in Measure R funds for the Citywide Priority Pedestrian Improvement Project on October 6, 2025. The funding cover s the design, engineering, and construction associated with improving the eight priority pedestrian locations identified in the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan. On December 8, 2025, staff obtained authorization to distribute the Request for Proposals for design engineering services for priority pedestrian improvements. The design engineering service will cover the Project’s Phase 1 PS&E and Phase 2 Preliminary Engineering. Staff received and reviewed four proposals. AYCE Consulting Engineers, Inc. was selected based on their technical approach, project team qualifications, relevant experience, references, and completeness and quality of the proposal.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract to AYCE Consulting Engineers, Inc., subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, in the amount of $878,325.22 for professional engineering design services for the City’s Priority Pedestrian Improvements under the Alhambra Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan, and dir ect staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-71)
8. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE COALITION TO PROTECT COMMUNITY SERVICES – F2M26-19, M2M26-72
On May 4, 2026, the California Joint Power Insurance Authority (CJPIA ), reached out to the City requesting support for a new legislative advocacy effort, led by the CJPIA - the Coalition to Protect Community Services. Since 2018, the City has been a member of CJPIA, one of the largest municipal self -insurance pools in the s tate of California, with more than 125 member cities and public agencies. In recent years, the liability environment for local agencies has become increasingly challenging, with costs rising sharply due to higher claim severity, a more complex litigation l andscape, and broader systematic factors affecting CJPIA member agencies and public agencies throughout the state. Rising liability costs are directly impacting local budgets and essential community services, which is why CJPIA is seeking support for this new legislative advocacy effort.
The Coalition brings cities, counties, schools, special districts and other local agencies together to advocate for a more balanced and sustainable liability environment though targeted reforms to state law. Per CJPIA, the effort is focused on protecting public
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resources while ensuring fair compensation for people injured by local government negligence.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the letter of support for the Coalition to Protect Community Services as outlined in the May 11, 2026 staff report by the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the City Council’s action. (M2M26-72)
9. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH THE ALHAMBRA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ASSOCIATION (ACBDA) FOR FISCAL YEAR 202 6-2027 – F2M21-50, C2M26-28, M2M26-73
Since 1974, the City has maintained an agreement with the ACBDA to provide promotional support to the merchants in the Alhambra Central Business District of Association. These merchants are assessed in accordance with the Alhambra Municipal Code Section
5.04.201. The City collects the assessment and allocates it for marketing and promotion activities specific to the Business District area. According to the City’s agreement with the ACBDA, a maximum of ninety percent (90%) of the total funds collected each year by the City may be allocated to the ACBDA. The Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 minimum allocation total is estimated to be $85,500. In previous years, the estimated minimum has been exceeded This year, ACBDA has requested a $80,000 advance on the agreement. The proposed work plan for 2026 -2027 is attached with a focus on branding, events//programing, business support and engagement.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract to the Alhambra Central Business District Association (ACBDA), subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, for the promotion of the Central Business District for the 2026- 2027 Fiscal Year; and, direct staff t o undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-73)
10. AGREEMENT TO LEASE A PORTION OF THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA’S RAYMOND BASIN WATER RIGHTS TO THE HUNTINGTON LIBRARY – F2M9-62, M2M26-74
The City owns 1031 acre-feet of water rights in the Raymond Basin for Fiscal Year 2025-
26. Respectively, the City pays $36,304.00 in assessment fees (annually) for water rights in the Raymond Basin. While the City does not have an operable production well located in the Raymond Basin, and while the City will not use its Raymond Basin water rights this year (unused water rights are lost each year), the City has the option to lease its water rights to interested parties for a fee. The Huntington Library has offered to lease 100-acre feet of the City’s Raymond Basin rights at $550.00 per acre foot for a total of $55,000.00 for the year.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to enter into a lease agreement with The Huntington Library, subject to final language approval by the City Manag er and City Attorney, for 100 acre -feet of water rights in the Raymond Basin for a total of $55,000.00; authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the lease agreement and related documents; direct the Finance Director to deposit the revenue from said lease into account 401.00.00000.00000.449250; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-74)
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11. AWARD CONTRACT: SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON GLENAVEN
AVENUE, ORANGE GROVE AVENUE, MIDWICK DRIVE, LA GOLONDRINA AVENUE, AND ROSS AVENUE – F2M24-64, N2M26-29, C2M26-29, M2M26-75
On March 9, 2026, the City Council approved the distribution of Notice Inviting Bids for the Project. On April 23, 2026, seven bids were received and opened by the City Clerk ranging from $2,624,055.52 to $4,718,298.00. GRBCON, Inc. submitted the lowest qualified bid at $2,624,055.52. Staff reviewed the bid submitted by GRBCON, Inc. and found it to be in full compliance and conformance with the project specifications.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and GRBCON, Inc. for the Sewer Replacement Project on Glenaven Avenue, Orange Grove Avenue, Midwick Drive, La Golondrina Avenue, and Ross Avenue in an amount not to exceed $2,624,055.52; direct the Finance Director to appropriate funds in the amount of $1,524,055.22 from the Sewer Fund Balance; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-75)
12. APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE STORY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-37, C2M25-74, M2M26-76
On December 8, 2025, the City Council awarded a contract to Ankor Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $776,930 for the Story Park Improvement Project . At the time, the City anticipated receiving $161,793 in Measure A entitlement funds; however, appropriation of those funds was deferred pending final allocation approval from Los Angeles County. On February 10, 2026, Los Angeles County approved the Measure A allocation in the amount of $138,100. In addition, staff intends to utilize CalRecycle Beverage Container R ecycling Grant funds to support the installation of a bottle -filling water station at Story Park. Staff is requesting the City Council direct the Finance Director to appropriate the necessary Measure A and CalRecycle & Beverage Grant funds to fully support project completion.
Recommended Action: City Council appropriate funds to the Story Park Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $147,490 from Cal Recycle & Beverage Grant and Measure A fund; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-76)
13. RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED COMPREHENSIVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE ALHAMBRA POLICE OFFICERS’
ASSOCIATION (APOA) – F2M26-2, R2M26-14, C87-16C, M2M26-77
Previously, the City Council approved a revised MOU between the City and APOA on April 28, 2025. Periodically, the need will arise to update and/or revise existing MOU language in order to clarify benefits or revise MOU language f or compliance purposes. Changes proposed include: revision to language to death benefits for APOA members; revision to language pertaining to uniform allowance and cleaning; and, addition of Senior Detective premium pay. These changes have been reviewed and approved by the APOA.
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Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M2 6-14 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a revised Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Police Officers’ Association that includes clarifying language for existing benefits, revision of existing language for CalPERS compliance purposes and the addition of one new special assignment pay benefit ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessa ry to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-77)
14. RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED COMPREHENSIVE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE ALHAMBRA POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (APMA) – F2M26-2, R2M26-15, C2M11-32, M2M26-78
Previously, the City Council a pproved a revised MOU between the City and APMA on August 26, 2024. Periodically, the need will arise to update and/or revise existing MOU language in order to clarify benefits or revise MOU language for compliance purposes.
Changes proposed include: revision to language to death benefits for APMA members; revision to language pertaining to uniform allowance and cleaning; and, addition of one Assistant Police Chief and decrease of one Police Lieutenant. These changes have been reviewed and approved by the APMA.
Recommended Action: City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt Resolution No. R2M26-15 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a revised Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Police Management Association that includes clarifying language for existing benefits, revision of existing language for CalPERS compliance purposes and the addition of one Assistant Police Chief; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-78)
15. AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO PREPARE A
FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE CREATION OF A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT (BID) OR A PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PBID) – F2M25-61, RFP2M25-25, C2M26-30, M2M26-79
On December 8, 2025, the City Council authorized the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to prospective firms and consultants to conduct create a feasibility study for a Business Improvement District (BID) or a Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) within Downtown Alhambra. Prospective consultants were given until March 19, 2026 to submit proposals to the City. The City received four (4) proposals. Staff evaluated all proposals, interviewed three proposers through the week of April 27, 2026 and selected Civitas and CSS as the most qualified consultant. Staff reviewed and evaluated the proposals based on the RFP requirements, which included understanding of the project scope, approac h and methodology, experience with community outreach and creation of BID/PBID districts, and project cost.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, in an amount not -to-exceed $86,525, to Civitas Advisors (Civitas) and Community Strong Strategies (CSS), subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to create a feasibility study for a Business Improvement District (BID) or a Property and Business Improvement
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District (PBID) within Downtown Alhambra; and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-79)
16. RENEWAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ALHAMBRA
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (AUSD) FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS FOR FY 2026-27 – F2M20-57, C2M20-37, M2M26-80
Both the Alhambra Police Department and AUSD believe that the continuation of the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program will further the goal of maintaining a safe school environment for students and staff. The existing MOU with AUSD for an SRO Program expires on June 30, 2026. Renewing this MOU provides police officers to the District during the academic school year calendar through June 30, 2027. AUSD will reimburse the City for services in an amount not to exceed $526,248.00 annually. Time is charged by itemized timecard hourly and billed to AUSD.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD) to continue the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027, contingent upon entry into a reimbursement agreement for the cost of such services with AUSD; authorize the Chief of Police to execute the Renewal to the Memorandum of Understanding; and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-80)
17. AWARD OF CONTRACT : PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT – F2M26-28, RFP2M26-2, C2M26-31, M2M26-81
On March 9, 2026, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking proposals for Professional Information Technology and Support Services.
On April 15, 2026, the City received seven proposals. Four Police Department employees evaluated and ranked the proposals in accordance with the criteria stated in the RFP. The proposal received from SDI Presence, LLC (SDI) had the highest ranking and meets the City's evaluation criteria including experience with similar projects involving municipalities, knowledge and hands-on experience with relevant government and public safety software applications, qualifications and experience of proposed staff, hours and rates, and references.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract to SDI Presence, LLC., subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to provide Professional Information Technology (IT) and Support Services to the Alhambra Police Department for a three-year term with two one-year optional extensions in an amount not to exceed $219,240 for the first year, with an annual CPI increase each year thereafter in a not to exceed amount of 5%; authorize the Chief of Police to execute the said agreement and the two one-year extensions, which shall be contingent on satisfactory performance and available budget; authorize the City Manager or her designee to amend the contract for other necessary IT related services outside the scope of the agreement if such amendment is within her authority; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-81)
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18. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M26-2
Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated May 11 , 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 (266247 thru 266359 and 1407 thru 1407) in the amount of $356,768.13 and EFTS in the amount of $207,595.76 for the period ending April 23, 2026 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $445,025.82 for the week ending April 17, 2026; Final Check List (266360 thru 266367 and 1408 thru 1585 ) in the amount of $ 65,573.92 for the period ending May 1, 2026; and, Final Check List ( 266368 thru 266529 and 1586 thru 1587 ) in the amount of $1,283,615.00 and EFTS in the amount of $191,456.60 for the period ending April 30, 2026 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $4,950,386.86 for the week ending April 24, 2026.
20. CONSIDERATION OF AN OR DINANCE ADDING SECTION 3.12.180 (TWO YEAR BUDGETS) AND AMENDING SECTIONS 2.24.020(C), 2.28.020(C), 2.32.030(A),
2.34.020(C), 9.12.030 AND 19.01.010(SEC. 102)(G) OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION, LIBRARY BOARD AND
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AS WELL AS DAYTIME LOITERING AND THE SALE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS – F2M26-16, O2M26-4862
The Alhambra Municipal Code (“AMC”) is a comprehensive gathering of ordinances adopted by the City Council covering a wide range of topics. From time -to-time updates are made to the AMC to address new state legislation, clarify ambiguous provisions, or delete outdated language. While some of these changes require immediate consideration by the Council, most can be addressed periodically. For this annual review, City staff is suggesting minor changes to the AMC to reflect current practices and clarify confusing parts of the AMC. First, City staff identified the proposed addition of Section 3.12.180 (Two Year Budget) which would allow for the preparation of two-year budgets, which has been staff’s and the Council’s recent practice and preference to better stabilize the City’s finances. Staff also identified proposed amendment s to Sections 2.24.020, 2.28.020,
2.32.030, 2.34.020 (Qualifications – Parks & Recreation Commission, Board of Library Trustees and Transportation Commission) which would further clarify the residency requirements for members of those Boards/Commissions. Furthermore, staff is proposing amendments to Section 9.12.030 (Loitering; Daytime) which would change the truancy hours from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily to instead refer to “school hours,” given the variation in school hours on a daily basis, and by schoo l. A minor stopped for a potential violation would only be cited if the particular school they attend was in session at that time and the minor was not excused from attendance. Finally, staff is proposing an amendment to Section 19.01.010 (Sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks) to address an inconsistency between the fee amount currently stated in the City’s adopted ordinance as it pertains to the sales of Safe and Sane fireworks and the City’s adopted Master Fee Schedule. To ensure accuracy and flexibility moving forward, the proposed ordinance would remove the specific fee amount and instead direct the public to the City’s current fee schedule, as
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adopted and periodically updated by resolution of the City Council.
Recommended Action: City Council declare int roduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M26-4862: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, adding Section 3.12.180 (Two Year Budgets) and amending Sections 2.24.020(C), 2.28.020(C), 2.32.030(A), 2.34.020(C),
9.12.030 and 19.01.010(Sec. 102)(G) of the Alhambra Municipal Code pertaining to the qualifications for members of the Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, Library Board and Transportation Commission as well as Daytime Loitering and the Sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks
which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at the next regular Council meeting.
21. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL AMENDING SECTIONS 6.36.030, 20.23.030, 22.08.060, 22.20.090, 22.24.080, AND
22.52.020; CHAPTERS 5.38, 5.52, 5.90, 5.92, AND 22.12; AND ADDING CHAPTER
22.30 OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE – F2M26-16, O2M26-4864
Periodically amendments are needed to the Alhambra Municipal Code (“AMC”) based upon changes in legislation and issues arising in implementation of the AMC. This ordinance contains updates to the AMC related to Community Development that are not contained within the Alhambra Zoning Code (“Zoning Code”). A similar clean-up ordinance amending the Zoning Code is also being considered by the City Council at their meeting on May 11, 2026. The proposed ordinance, which shows the proposed AMC text changes in strikethrough and underline, is p rovided as an attachment to the May 11, 2026 staff report by the Director of Community Development . The City reviewed the environmental impacts of this Ordinance under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. "CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines”). This Ordinance is not subject to further review environmental review because: (1) it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15060(c)(2); (2) there is no possibility that this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)); and (3) the Ordinance, by itself, does not constitute a “project” as defined in section 21065 of the Public Resources Code and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15378). It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.
Recommended Action: City Council:
1. Direct the City Attorney to introduce and give first reading by title only, waiving further reading to the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M26-4864: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending Sections 6.36.030, 20.23.030, 22.08.060, 22.20.090, 22.24.080, and 22.52.020, and Chapters 5.38, 5.52, 5.90, 5.92, and 22.12, and adding Chapter 22.30 to the Alhambra Municipal Code and finding such actions exempt from further environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(C)(2), 15061(B)(3), and 15378
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which ordinance shall return for a second reading and adoption at the next City Council meeting on June 22, 2026;
2. Determine this action is exempt from CEQA.
22. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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
Staff is requesting that the City Council consider second reading and adoption 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. On April 13, 2026, the City Council directed sta ff 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. The proposed ordinance was given first reading at the April 27, 2026 City Council meeting.
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its second reading and adopt 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
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.
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ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
N O T I C E
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Recordings are also available for viewing by the public on the City o f 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