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9. AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP – F2M20-51,
C2M22-53, M2M25-43
On September 26, 2022, the City Council awarded a contract to Historic Resources Group
(HRG) for professional consulting services in the development of Phase 2 and Phase 3 of
the Historic Preservation Program in an amount not to exceed $276,480. Since the award
of the contract, HRG has completed Phase 2 (Historic Resources Survey) and has made
substantial progress on Phase 3 (Historic Preservation Ordinance). As part of the
development of the Historic Preservation Ordinance, there have been a total of five
community meetings and four Historic Preservation Commission meetings, thus far. The
amount of time HRG has spent preparing for these meetings as well as time spent working
on revisions to the Draft Historic Preservation Ordinance and preparation of supplemental
informational materials has exceeded what was included in the scope of services under
the original contract. As such, a request to amend the contract is being brought forth to
provide HRG with the resources necessary to complete the project in accordance with the
most updated schedule. The proposed amendment to the contract with HRG is an amount
not to exceed $40,860.
Recommended Action: City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No.
C2M22-53 with Historic Resources Group (HRG) for the development of a Historic
Preservation Ordinance (Phase 3 of the Historic Preservation Program) in an amount not
to exceed $40,860 for a contract total of $317,340, subject to final language and approval
by the City Attorney and the City Manager; and, direct staff to undertake the steps
necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-43) |
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7. RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED COMPREHENSIVE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE ALHAMBRA POLICE OFFICERS’
ASSOCIATION (APOA) – F2M25-2, R2M25-16, C87-16C, M2M25-42
Recruitments to fill vacancies in the position of Police Officer occur on a continuous basis.
In the past, City staff and APOA representatives have worked together in an effort to
proactively address recruitment and retention matters. Previously, from 2020 to 2023, the
City Council approved a temporary overhire of up to five (5) positions due to anticipated
retirements and lateral transfers at various ranks. Upon the expiration of the previously
agreed upon provision, City staff returned to budgeting two (2) overhires in the position of
Police Officer. Most recently, City staff was again informed of expected retirements and
lateral transfers within various ranks as a result of the impending retirements. City staff
and APOA representatives have met and conferred regarding the language proposed as
a temporary provision in the existing APOA Comprehensive MOU and have reached
agreement. Authorization to temporarily overhire by an additional two (2) Police Officers,
for a total of authorized overhire of four positions in Police Officer, will ensure the
Department’s staffing levels remains stable during this time of transition.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M25-16 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 a provision for a temporary increase and overhire of
Police Officers for a limited duration within the existing MOU contract period; and, direct
staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-42) |
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6. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: ALMANSOR PARK GYMNASIUM EXTERIOR PAINTING
PROJECT – F2M24-59, C2M24-61, M2M25-41
On September 23, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to Tom’s Construction for
the Almansor Park Gymnasium Exterior Painting Project in the amount of $97,800. There
were no change orders associated with the project. This project has been inspected by
staff and all work has been completed in accordance with the City’s requirements and
specifications. As such, it would be appropriate for the City Council to accept this project
as complete.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of Tom’s Construction for the
Almansor Park Gymnasium Exterior Painting Project as complete in the amount of
$97,800.00; direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los
Angeles for recordation; instruct the Finance Director to release the 5 percent retention 35
days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and, direct staff to undertake the
steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-41) |
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4. APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC CALMING GUIDELINES AND SPEED HUMP POLICY –
F2M24-33, M2M25-53
On October 28, 2024, the Council received a presentation and information regarding
Traffic Calming with examples on the type, design, and placement of traffic calming
devices which are determined based on the road classification, desired traffic speed, and
type of traffic issues along the roadway. To better serve Alhambra residents, staff drafted
a policy to help guide traffic requests received from the community. Traffic requests will
first go through an Administrative Review of existing conditions and collision analysis to
determine if a request warrants additional traffic investigation. Level 1 measures may
include, non-physical or minor changes to the roadway environment, education, and
enforcement. Level 2 may include signage, pavement markings and legends, turning
movement restrictions, or commercial vehicle restrictions. Level 3 may consist of higher
visibility signage with electronic or lighting components, roadway pavement warning
devices such as rumble strips, and physical changes such as curb extensions, raised
crosswalks, speed humps, speed cushions, and traffic circles. Staff also created a
Citywide Speed Hump Policy to help consider speed humps in residential areas and aid
in controlling vehicular speed regulations. The Speed Hump Policy outlines when, where,
and how speed humps are to be placed on City streets. The Traffic Calming Guidelines
and Speed Hump Policy documents are outlined in Director of Public Works & Utilities’
April 14, 2025 staff report the for the Council’s consideration and approval.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the proposed Traffic Calming
Guidelines and Speed Hump Policy, or direct staff as deemed appropriate. (M2M25-53) |
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3. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT AMD-24-02 MAKING GENERAL CLARIFYING UPDATES TO THE
CITY’S ZONING CODE AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AMD-25-01 AMENDING THE
CITY’S ZONING MAP; ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING GENERAL PLAN MAP
AMENDMENT AMD-25-02 AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP; AND
DETERMINE THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA – F2M20-24, N2M25-39, O2M25-
4844, R2M25-18
This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M25-39 for the City Council to hold a public
hearing to consider a City-initiated application for a Zoning Text Amendment AMD-24-02
amending various sections of the Alhambra Municipal Code on zoning and adding various
sections to the Municipal Code to address new State legislation, eliminate inconsistencies,
clarify ambiguous provisions, correct typographical and formatting errors, and modify use
allowances. A Zoning Map Amendment AMD-25-01 and General Plan Map Amendment
AMD-25-02 are also requested to amend the City of Alhambra Official Zoning Map and
General Plan Land Use Map, respectively, to address inconsistencies, mapping errors,
and prior recommendations of the Planning Commission. This Zoning Code clean-up
includes both proposed amendments and additions.
Proposed amendments consist of revisions to existing sections of the Alhambra Municipal
Code (AMC), while the proposed additions would incorporate entirely new sections into
the AMC. The nature of and reasoning for each proposed amendment and addition can
be classified by five 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. For example, the section on Accessory Dwelling Units is proposed to be
amended to comply with State law, clarify applicable development standards, and impose
new regulations pertaining to the Accessory Dwelling Unit uses. Similarly, the addition of
a new section identifying specific standards for Firearms Sales uses will impose new use
regulations and will be consistent with Urgency Ordinance No. O2M23-4818, which
directed staff to provide the City Council with options for additional regulations for such
uses. In Attachment 1 of the staff report for this item, each proposed amendment and
addition is briefly described in a table, which includes a breakdown of the categories
applicable to each amendment or addition.
At their March 17, 2025 regular meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed
amendments and additions in Ordinance No. O2M25-4844 and Resolution No. R2M25-
18, and adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 25-02 (Attachment 5 of the staff
report) by a vote of 9-0 (Commissioner Mojarro was absent), recommending the City
Council approve Zoning Text Amendment AMD-24-02, Zoning Map Amendment AMD-25-
01, and General Plan Map Amendment AMD-25-02, with four minor revisions to the
Zoning Text Amendment. The minor revisions recommended by the Planning Commission
are listed in Planning Commission Resolution No. 25-02 and have been incorporated into
Ordinance No. O2M25-4844.
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of this Ordinance and City Council
Resolution 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 and City Council
Resolution 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 or City
Council Resolution will have a significant effect on the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs.
§ 15061(b)(3)); and (3) the Ordinance and City Council Resolution, by itself, do 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 and City Council Resolution may have a significant
effect on the environment.
Recommended Action: City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public testimony;
2. Determine which of the Planning Commission’s recommendations to include and
direct the City Attorney to introduce and give first reading by title only, waiving
further reading to the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M25-4844: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ALHAMBRA ADOPTING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT AMD-24-02,
AMENDING THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS NEW STATE
LAWS, ELIMINATE INCONSISTENCIES, CLARIFY AMBIGUOUS PROVISIONS,
CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL AND FORMATTING ERRORS, AND MODIFY USE
ALLOWANCES, AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AMD-25-01, AN AMENDMENT
TO THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
which ordinance shall return for a second reading and adoption at the next City
Council meeting on April 28, 2025;
3. Adopt Resolution No. R2M25-18 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN MAP
AMENDMENT AMD-25-02, AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP
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21. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN UPDATED AB 481 POLICY
AND APPROVAL OF ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT – F2M22-41, O2M25-
4843, M2M25-50
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 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report, which summarizes
equipment deployments and purchases during the 2024 calendar year and the Police
Department’s updated policy, which contains edits to equipment and munition inventory
numbers and removal of an armored personnel carrier which was initially being considered
via an Urban Area Security Initiative Grant are outlined in the Chief of Police’s staff report
dated April 14, 2025. AB 481 requires that the Council determine, based on the annual
military 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 2024. 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. O2M25-4843: 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 regular
Council meeting; and,
2. Approve the Alhambra Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Report set
forth in the Chief of Police’s April 14, 2025 report per the requirements under
Assembly Bill 481. (M2M25-50) |
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20. DEMANDS - F2M25-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (9334
thru 9343) in the amount of $542.00 for the period ending March 11, 2025; Final Check
list (256995 thru 257166) in the amount of $1,409,867.65 for the period ending March 13,
2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,097,510.36 for the week ending
March 7, 2025; Final Check List (257167 thru 257311) in the amount of $1,097,532.53
and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,810,856.08 for the week ending
March 14, 2025; and, Final Check List (257312 thru 257464) in the amount of
$1,340,021.72 for the period ending March 27, 2025 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in
the amount of $1,683,788.93 for the week ending March 21, 2025.
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18. MINUTES
Recommended Action: City Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes
of the March 10, 2025 regular meeting of the City Council. |
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17. ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES
AGENCY’S URBAN GREENING PROGRAM FOR THE GREEN STREET
DEMONSTRATION PROJECT – F2M22-18, M2M25-52
The City Council approved Authorizing Resolution No. R2M22-59 enabling the submittal
of an application in the amount of $3,005,040 to California Natural Resources Agency’s
Urban Greening Grant Program (UGG) in December 2022. The multi-benefit project
provides urban greening improvements, public education, and stormwater capture and
treatment along Main Street between Fremont Avenue and Hampden Terrace. The Green
Street Demonstration project was identified in the Stormwater Master Plan and completed
a feasibility study and a conceptual design. Pre-construction activities including directed
community outreach, planning, and engineering are underway. Construction is estimated
to begin in summer 2025. Appropriations are needed for the continued implementation of
the project and to seek reimbursement for the UGG-funded activities.
Recommended Action: City Council accept a grant in the amount of $3,005,040
from the California Natural Resources Agency’s Urban Greening Program; appropriate
revenue and expenditure funds; authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents related to grant implementation; and, direct staff to undertake the steps
necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-52) |
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16. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
ALHAMBRA AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR
THE SAFE CLEAN WATER REGIONAL PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE GREEN
STREET DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ON MAIN STREET – F2M23-56, R2M25-17,
M2M25-51
The Los Angeles County Flood Control District (District), administers the Safe, Clean
Water (SCW) Program for the purpose of funding Projects and Programs to increase
stormwater and urban runoff capture and reduce stormwater and urban runoff pollution in
the District. The SCW Regional Program receives 50 percent of the tax revenue collected
through Measure W. An application for funding the Green Street Demonstration Project
on Main Street was submitted on November 27, 2023 through the SCW Regional
Program. The project was included in the 2024-25 Fiscal Year Stormwater Investment
Plan which was approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The City will
receive $2,027,000 in multiple years to implement the remaining design and construction
components of the project. The project is expected to be completed by April 2027. The
District requires an official resolution by the City Council which provides authority to
execute the Transfer Agreement and includes language for authorization of yearly
addendums for multiple years of SCW funding.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the Transfer Agreement between the
City of Alhambra and the Los Angeles Flood Control District (District) for distribution of
Regional Funds through the Safe Clean Water (SCW) Program; adopt authorizing
Resolution No. R2M25-17 entitled: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra
approving the Transfer Agreement between the City of Alhambra and the Los Angeles
County Flood Control District for the Safe Clean Water Regional Program Funds for the
Green Street Demonstration Project on Main Street enabling the execution of Transfer
Agreement for funding in the amount of $2,027,000.00; and, direct and authorize staff to
undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-51) |
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15. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: MEN'S RESTROOM REMODEL AT THE ALHAMBRA
CITY YARD PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING – F2M20-66, C2M24-40, M2M25-49
On June 24, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to Sanz Construction for the City
Yard Public Works Building Restroom Project in the amount of $152,200.00. One change
order, amounting to $13,125.00, was issued for the project to install new walls and
additional plumbing. This project was inspected by staff and all work was completed in
accordance with the City’s requirements and specifications. As such, it would be
appropriate for the City Council to accept this project as complete and instruct the Notice
of Completion be filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of Sanz Construction for the
remodeling of the men's restroom at the Alhambra City Yard project as complete in the
amount of $165,325.00; direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County
of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct the Finance Director to release the 5% retention
35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and, direct staff to undertake the
steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-49) |
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14. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF ONE FRONT WHEEL LOADER FOR THE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – F2M25-6B, C2M25-14, M2M25-48
The 2024/25 budget included replacing one front wheel loader. Staff seeks to purchase
the front wheel loader through a cooperative purchase agreement. Cooperative purchase
is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code Section 3.36.080(B)(3). On January 17, 2023,
Sourcewell opened four bids for the procurement of heavy construction equipment with
related attachments and technology. Sourcewell awarded contract # 011723 to Caterpillar
contract on May 24, 2023 - a contract that does not expire until April 14, 2027. Per the
Sourcewell bid specifications, heavy construction equipment with related attachments can
be purchased. Staff recommends purchasing one front wheel loader utilizing this option.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract to Quinn Caterpillar, subject
to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, for the purchase of one
front wheel loader in the amount of $212,020.63; direct the Finance Director to allocate
the additional funding in the amount of $42,020.63 necessary to complete the purchase
from the Equipment Fund Reserves; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to
finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-48) |
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13. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF ONE SKID STEER LOADER FOR THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARMENT – F2M25-6B, C2M25-13, M2M25-47
The 2024-25 budget included replacing one skid steer loader. Staff seeks to purchase the
skid steer loader through a cooperative purchase agreement to replace the aging
equipment. Cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code Section
3.36.080(B)(3). On January 17, 2023, Sourcewell opened four bids for the procurement of
heavy construction equipment with related attachments and technology. Sourcewell
awarded contract # 011723 to Caterpillar contract on May 24, 2023 - a contract that does
not expire until April 17, 2027. Per the Sourcewell bid specifications, heavy construction
equipment with related attachments can be purchased. Staff recommends purchasing one
skid steer loader utilizing this option.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract to Quinn Caterpillar, subject
to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, for the purchase of one
Caterpillar skid steer loader in the amount of $83,295.73; direct the Finance Director to
allocate the additional funding in the amount of $23,294.73 necessary to complete the
purchase from the Equipment Fund Reserves; and, direct staff to undertake the steps
necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-47) |
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12. APPROVAL OF A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH
PERFORMANCE TRUCK REPAIR, INC. – F2M21-41, C2M21-35, M2M25-46
On May 10, 2021, the City Council awarded a contract to Performance Truck Repair, Inc.
for preventative maintenance and service repair for emergency fire apparatus in the Fire
Department fleet in the amount of $265,000.00. On June 27, 2022, the City Council
approved an amendment to modify the amount not to exceed $365,000.00 each year,
commencing July, 2021 and terminating June 30, 2026. Due to unforeseen major
apparatus repairs and the age of the fleet, it is necessary to increase the contract by an
additional $100,000.00 per year to continue the necessary maintenance and repairs for
the remainder of the contract.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an amendment to the contract
between the City of Alhambra and Performance Truck Repair Inc. (Contract No. C2M21-
35) for an additional amount of $100,000.00 to reflect a not to exceed amount of
$465,000.00 per year, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City
Attorney; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
(M2M25-46) |
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11. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR THE ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY
TRANSIT SERVICES RIDERSHIP STUDY – F2M25-16, K2M24-380, M2M25-45
On October 21, 2024, City staff entered into an agreement with Kimley-Horn for the
Alhambra Community Transit Service Ridership Study in the amount of $59,779.58. After
reviewing the draft extension of Task No. 3 of the Study, staff requested Kimley-Horn
solicit more feedback from residents from seven other locations in the City using a
Mandarin Chinese translator. Kimley-Horn provided a quote for $9,000.00 for the
additional work.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a contract amendment with Kimley-
Horn (K2M24-380) in the amount of $9,000.00 for a grand contract total not to exceed
$68,779.58 for the Alhambra Community Transit Service Ridership Study, subject to final
language approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney, authorize the City Manager
to execute the amendment; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize
Council’s action. (M2M25-45) |
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10. EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-26 AND 2026-27 WITH THE
ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE– F2M21-43, C2M25-12, M2M25-44
The City has contracted with the Chamber of Commerce for many years to provide
promotional services on behalf of the City. The services provided by the Chamber and
proposed in this report support the business community, promote Alhambra, and
encourage partnerships within the community. The following is a summary of the services
the Chamber of Commerce will be providing under the new contract: Participate with the
City to support business retention and economic development efforts including providing
ombudsman assistance between prospective and existing businesses and City staff; and
regularly coordinate with property owners, commercial brokers, and developers to help
address vacancies; Serve as Alhambra’s central information office for the community to
promote Alhambra as a destination for businesses, residents, tourists, and Chamber
members and non-members; Provide business engagement and support including
utilizing social media to promote business-to-business information; Provide special events
- Alhambra State of the City and Women’s Leadership Luncheon (formerly the Rose Court
Luncheon); Promote and host Alhambra’s Lunar New Year Celebration; Develop and
distribute guides, informational brochures, and digital assets including Alhambra Eats, a
marketing website for dining destinations; Provide business events and seminars to
support business development and growth including Small Business Connects and
Alhambra Ala Mode; and, Work with local schools to introduce students to local
businesses, entrepreneurship and career opportunities including internship opportunities.
The current contract request is increased to $144,000 due to rising costs in event
coordination for the Alhambra Lunar New Year Celebration. The tasks outlined in the
scope of work remain the same as the previous contract.
Recommended Action: City Council execute a contract, subject of final language
approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
in an amount not to exceed $144,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and $144,000 for Fiscal
year 2026-2027; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s
action. (M2M25-44) |
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