Alhambra — 2026-07-27
City Council
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City Clerk Report
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
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1. WELCOME TO SISTER CITY MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT DELEGATION OF
KIRISHIMA CITY, KAGOSHIMA PREFECTURE, JAPAN – F2M7-80
Mayor Maloney and the City Council wish to welcome and extend best wishes to Mayor
Shinichi Nakashige and the delegation from the Municipal Government of Kirishima City
during their visit to Alhambra. Mayor Maloney will present a plaque to Mayor Nakashige
in honor of the bonds of friendship and understanding between the sister cities. Mayor
Maloney and Mayor Nakashige will sign a certificate together.
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10. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: THE SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON SIERRA
VISTA AVENUE – F2M26-40, N2M26-94
The Sewer Master Plan identified the Sewer Main Replacement Project on Sierra Vista
Avenue between Los Higos Street and San Marino Avenue. Bids are due no later than
10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2026 and opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day.
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 authorize staff to circulate a Notice Inviting Bids
to qualified contractors for the Sewer Main Replacement Project on Sierra Vista Avenue;
and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
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11. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES FOR THE SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON HELLMAN
AVENUE AND MISSION ROAD – F2M26-41, RFP2M26-10
The Sewer Master Plan identified the Sewer Replacement Project on Hellman Avenue
east of Garfield Avenue to Stoneman Avenue and Mission Road from Atlantic Boulevard
Improvement Program, this project will provide engineering design, plans, and preparation
of bid specifications for the replacement of approximately 1,945 feet of existing 8-inch
sewer main with a larger capacity sewer main.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the distribution of a Request for
Proposals for Professional Engineering Design and Construction Services for the Sewer
Replacement Project on Hellman Avenue and Mission Road with project proposals due
no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026; and, direct staff to undertake the
steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
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12. NOTICE OF COMPLETION ALHAMBRA CITY HALL (SOUTH STRUCTURE) ROOF
REPLACEMENT PROJECT – F2M26-26, C2M26-25, M2M26-123
On February 23, 2026, the City Council authorized the issuance of a Notice Inviting Bids
for the roof replacement at Alhambra City Hall (South Structure). The contract was
awarded to Best Contracting Services in the amount of $197,845.00 on April 27, 2026. All
work has been completed in accordance with the project specifications. It would be
appropriate for City Council to accept this project as complete and instruct that the Notice
of Completion be filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of Best Contracting Services
for the roof replacement project at Alhambra City Hall (South Structure) in the amount of
$197,845.00 as complete; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the
County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct the Finance Department to release the five
percent (5%) retention thirty-five (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.
(M2M26-123)
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13. 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 June 2026, listing all of the
City's investments as of June 30, 2026.
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14. RATIFY THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY
PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND PROGRAM – F2M26-18, R2M26-25, M2M26-124
The goal of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) grant is to educate the public about the
dangers of impaired driving, enforce laws related to impaired driving on the road, and
enhance the effectiveness of the Alhambra Police Department (APD) through training and
the development of new strategies. The APD plans to utilize funding in Fiscal Year 2026-
27 to conduct saturation patrol operations focused on driving under the influence (DUI),
targeting alcohol, other drugs, and cannabis products. The funding will cover the purchase
of one fully outfitted, marked police motorcycle for use during DUI operations. It will also
cover personnel expenses for patrol officers attending DUI-related training. Due to
summer recess, the City Manager accepted this grant; therefore, staff is requesting the
City Council ratify the acceptance and direct the City Clerk to send a copy of the resolution
to CHP.
Recommended Action: City Council ratify the acceptance of the California Highway
Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program funds in the amount of $299,556.40;
Alhambra, California, ratifying the acceptance of funds from Cannabis Tax Fund Grant
Program; appropriate $299,556.40 in revenue and expenditure funds in the 2026-27 Fiscal
Year Budget to implement grant activities: instruct the City Clerk to send a certified copy
of the adopted Resolution to CHP; and, direct staff to take the steps necessary steps to
finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-124)
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15. SECOND CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH HIRSCH & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ALHAMBRA DOG PARK PROJECT – F2M18-35, C2M24-
51, M2M26-125
On August 26, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to Hirsch & Associates, Inc. in
the amount of $155,130.00 for planning and professional engineering, and design services
to provide plans, specifications, and bid documentation for the Alhambra Dog Park Project.
The second amendment is necessary to revise the PCLUP and provide additional services
required by the County of Los Angeles following its review of the Limited Phase II
Environmental Site Assessment. These additional services were not identified in the
original scope of work because they resulted from the County’s review of the
environmental investigation and the subsequent regulatory requirements for post-closure
development of the former landfill site. The expanded scope includes preparation of a soil
mitigation plan, a site-specific Health and Safety Plan certified by a Certified Industrial
Hygienist, and development of an annual site monitoring program. The County must
approve the final PCLUP before construction of a dog park. An additional $104,634.00 is
required to conduct the additional assessment of the site in order to draft and submit the
final PCLUP.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a second amendment to agreement
C2M24-51 with Hirsch & Associates, Inc., subject to final language approval by the City
Manager and City Attorney, for an additional $104,634.00 for unforeseen sub-consultant
services required by the County of Los Angeles to process the final Post Closure Land
Use Paperwork (PCLUP) for the Alhambra Dog Park; direct the Finance Director to
appropriate funds; and, direct staff to undertake the steps to finalize Council’s action.
(M2M26-125)
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16. RESOLUTION APPROVING A FOURTH SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT AMENDING THE
THE ALHAMBRA FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION – F2M26-2, R2M26-2, C87-16B,
M2M26-126
Previously, the City Council approved an MOU between the City and AFA. The MOU is
not set to expire until June 30, 2027. Periodically, the need will arise to update and/or
revise existing MOU language in order to clarify benefits or revise MOU language for
California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) for compliance purposes.
Changes proposed include: Revision to Article XXVIII, Education Incentive Bonus
Language, Revision to Article XXIX, Heavy Rescue System Certificate – Educational
Incentive Pay, Revision to Article V, Overtime and Compensation for Accrued Overtime.
These changes have been reviewed and approved by the AFA.
Recommended Action: City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt Resolution
No. R2M26-21 entitled: A Resolution Approving a Fourth Side Letter Agreement
the Alhambra Fire Fighters Association (AFA) that includes clarifying language for existing
benefits, revision of existing language for CalPERS compliance purposes; and 2) Direct
staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-126)
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17. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M26-2
Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth
in that certain Personnel Actions document dated July 27, 2026 showing the various
appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
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18. DEMANDS – F2M26-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (268396
thru 268475) in the amount of $200,692.01 for the period ending July 23, 2026 and
Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $10,084,328.63 for week ending July 17,
2026; Final Check List (268325 thru 268395) in the amount $1,962,512.37 for the period
ending July 23, 2026; Final Check List (268167 thru 268276) in the amount of $747,133.70
for the period ending July 16, 2026; Final Check List (268277 thru 268324) in the amount
of $59,172.51 for the period ending July 16, 2026 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the
amount of $6,109,910.79 for the week ending July 10/26; Final Check List (268048 thru
268136 and 1952 thru 1952) in the amount of $844,355.28 and EFTS in the amount of
$913.50 for the period ending July 9, 2026; Final Check List (268137 thru 268166) in the
amount of $284,499.87 for the period ending July 9, 2026 and Schedule of Wire Transfers
in the amount of $3,967,350.31 for the week ending July 3, 2026; Final Check List (267865
thru 268009 and 1951 thru 1951) in the amount of $1,656,207.42 for the period ending
July 1, 2026 and EFTS in the amount of $3,916.80 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the
amount of $53,500.00 for week ending June 26/26; Final Check List (1772 thru 1950 and
267857 thru 267864) in the amount of $2,515.00 and EFTS in the amount of $63,408.92
for the period ending July 1, 2026; Final Check List (268010 thru 268047) in the amount
$2,727,220.10 for the period ending July 1, 2026; Final Check List (267689 thru 267856)
in the amount $2,763,162.18 and EFTs in the amount of $213,207.63 for period ending
June 25, 2026 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $966,469.76 for week
ending June 19, 202; Final Check List (267504 thru 267688 and 1768 thru 1770) in the
amount of $1,197,038.31 and EFTs in the amount of $258,598.89 for period ending June
18, 2026 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $168.22 for week ending June
12, 2026; Final Check List (267306 thru 267503) in the amount of $1,435,012.30 for period
ending June 11, 2026 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,272,145.05 for
week ending June 5, 2026; and Final Check List (267166 thru 267305) in the amount of
$967,946.12 for the period ending June 4, 2026 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the
amount of $10,304,260.56 for week ending May 29, 2026
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19. 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
On April 13, 2026, the City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance to increase
relocation assistance payments for no-fault evictions from one month to three months’
rent. The 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 a
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. On June 22, 2026 the City Council gave first
reading to the ordinance with requested changes from the May 11, 2026 meeting to
exempt residential properties with four or fewer units, except in the event of a demolition
or substantial remodel.
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its second reading the
following ordinance entitled:
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
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2. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: JOSEPH INIGUEZ – F2M26-3
Mayor Maloney and the City Council wish to commend and thank Parks Supervisor
Joseph Iniguez who recently retired after 31 years of faithful and loyal service to the
a Certificate of Service plaque to Mr. Iniguez for his outstanding work for the City.
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20. CONSIDERATION OF AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. O2M26-4868 CALLING
AN ELECTION FOR BALLOT MEASURE BANNING DATA CENTERS, INCLUDING
ASSOCIATED CEQA DETERMINATION LANGUAGE – F2M26-33, O2M26-4868
At a special meeting of the Alhambra City Council held July 14, 2026 the City Council
introduced ordinance No. O2M26-4868 for first reading, calling for an election on a ballot
measure to ban data centers in the City. The Ordinance is attached for consideration and
adoption by the Council. Additionally, a resolution is attached for the Council’s
consideration, requesting that the County consolidate the election on the ballot measure
with the General Election on November 2,2026. Additionally, should the Council wish to
be the authors of the argument in support of the ballot measure, a draft argument is
included for your consideration. The argument cannot be more than 300 words.
Recommended Action: City Council, by one motion, take the following actions:
1. Find that adoption of Ordinance No. O2M26-4868 pertaining to a ban on data
centers in the City is not subject to further CEQA review as the city previously
adopted a van via City Council Ordinance No. O2M26-4863, for which CEQA
review was undertaken and a CEQA determination was made. The proposed
Ordinance No. O2M26-4868 would enact the same ban with no additional
environmental impacts and as such is not a new project within the meaning of
Public Resources Code Section 20165 and it can be seen with certainty that there
will be no additional impacts not previously studied under CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061(b)(3).
2. Adopt the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M26-4868: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council
providing for a General Municipal Election in said City to be held on November
3, 2026, providing for the consolidation of the General Municipal Election with
the Statewide General Election; said election being held for a Ballot Measure
3. Adopt the following resolution entitled:
Resolution No. R2M26-26: 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
consider a ballot measure banning data centers 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
Election pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403.
4. Designate the City Council as the authors of the argument in support of the
Ballot Measure and approve the form of the argument included with this
staff report.
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21. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION IN SAID CITY TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, PROVIDING FOR
THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION; SAID ELECTION BEING HELD FOR A BALLOT
MEASURE TO AMEND ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.70
(“TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX”) – F2M26-33, O2M26-4865
Alhambra provides a variety of essential municipal services, including Fire, Police,
Emergency 911, youth and senior services, library, parks, public works and utilities. In
recent years, the City’s ability to maintain these services has become more difficult with
service costs increasing including costs from impacts to infrastructure and public safety
from short-term vacation rentals in residential neighborhoods. Short-term vacation rentals
impact local services and infrastructure just as traditional hotels; however, short-term
rentals currently in Alhambra are not paying the same transient occupancy tax imposed
on traditional hotels. For the 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget, the City’s finances showed a
net zero unassigned General Fund Balance, meaning there are no additional or surplus
funds available to address a host of priorities including facility upgrades, reserve
contributions, capital and equipment repair and replacement, and unfunded liability. The
City must identify and secure funding streams, if adopted by Alhambra voters, which
Alhambra aims to preserve Alhambra’s quality of life, including well-maintained streets,
quality of local parks, safe and clean neighborhoods, and rapid 911 response. A local
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) for short-term vacation rentals for stays up to 30 days at
the same rate (12% of the rent charged by an operator of a hotel or motel) as specified
under the City’s existing TOT under the Alhambra Municipal Code Chapter 5.70 would
help support the services the Alhambra community have designated as important at levels
consistent with the community’s priorities. Calling the election requires adoption of an
ordinance. The proposed ordinance does the following: Sets forth City Council approval
of a TOT of 12% for short-term vacation rentals for stays up to 30 days, subject to
Alhambra voter approval; Calls a general municipal election on November 3, 2026, for the
purpose of submitting the Ballot Measure for consideration of the qualified electors of the
City, modernizing the definitions of “transients” and “hotel” in the TOT Ordinance, while
not changing the TOT rate of 12%, and that ballot measure will be presented as an
amendment to a general tax imposed for general governmental purposes, with revenue
from the tax to be placed in the City’s general fund to pay for any general governmental
purpose; Directs the City Attorney to prepare the measure summary per Elections Code
9280; and, Sets out time frames and deadlines for submittal of ballot arguments and
rebuttals.
Recommended Action: City Council, by one motion, take the following actions:
1. Find that the proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality
Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8), and
California Code of Regulations Section 15378(b)(5) because it relates to
organizational or administrative activities of the City, it leads to the establishment
of funding City services within existing service areas, and will not result in direct or
indirect physical changes to the environment.
2. Adopt the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M26-4865: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council
providing for a General Municipal Election in said City to be held on November
3, 2026, providing for the consolidation of the General Municipal Election with
the Statewide General Election; said election being held for a Ballot Measure,
to amend Alhambra Municipal Code Chapter 5.70 (“Transient Occupancy
Tax”) to include short term rentals at the same rate as other hotels
3. Adopt the following resolution entitled:
Resolution no. R2M26-20: 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
conduct of said general municipal election pursuant to elections code section 10403
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3. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: NATALIA ROSALES – F2M22-3
Mayor Maloney and the City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Alhambra, wishes to
recognize and commend Natalia Rosales, who recently completed three terms on the
present a Certificate of Service certificate to Ms. Rosales for her outstanding work for the
City.
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4. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE O2M26-4869 APPROVING ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT AMD-26-07, AMENDING TITLE 23 (ZONING) OF THE ALHAMBRA
MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AMD-26-05, AN AMENDMENT
R2M26-23 APPROVING GENERAL PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT AMD-26-08,
AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT, AND GENERAL PLAN MAP
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION R2M26-24
APPROVING THE FOCUS AREA DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR WEST MAIN STREET,
EAST MAIN STREET, AND VALLEY BOULEVARD; AND DETERMINE THIS ACTION
IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA – F2M24-42, F2M26-37, O2M26-4869, R2M26-23, R2M26-24
This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M26-84 for the City Council to hold a public
hearing to consider an application for Zoning Text Amendment AMD-26-07, Zoning Map
Amendment AMD-26-05, General Plan Text Amendment AMD-26-08, and General Plan
Map Amendment AMD-26-06. Zoning Text Amendment AMD-26-07, Zoning Map
Amendment AMD-26-05, General Plan Text Amendment AMD-26-08, and General Plan
Map Amendment AMD-26-06 are City-initiated applications to update the City’s existing
objective design standards in Title 23 (Zoning) of the Alhambra Municipal Code, as well
as eliminate the West Main Corridor Master Plan Overlay District Zoning classification and
the corresponding Downtown Specific Plan Overlay General Plan Land Use designation,
to accommodate adoption of new focus-area design guidelines. The proposed
amendments are intended to facilitate and encourage quality design in the City, and will
also ensure City documents reflect internal consistency in their references to General Plan
Land Use designations and Zoning classifications. Additionally, updates are proposed to
018-020.
The City’s adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element includes programs to establish design
guidelines and city-wide objective design standards. Additionally, the City Council’s
Strategic Plan identified development of design guidelines for multi-family residential,
commercial, and mixed-use developments to further the goal of improving housing
opportunities in the City. While design guidelines provide recommendations that
encourage high-quality architecture and reinforce the City’s desired community character,
objective design standards are required under various State housing laws to ensure
qualifying development projects are reviewed and approved using measurable, objective
criteria, rather than subjective or discretionary judgment. The proposed design guidelines
and design standards pertain to regulating and guiding the architecture and design of
buildings and do not propose to change any physical development standards such as
density, setbacks, height, or parking.
On May 18, 2026, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the proposed Zoning Text Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, General Plan
Text Amendment, and General Plan Map Amendment. Following the public hearing, the
Planning Commission unanimously adopted Resolution No. 26-07 recommending that the
City Council approve the proposed amendments. Once adopted by the City Council, the
updates to the objective design standards will go into effect 40 days after final approval
and adoption of the Ordinance, and these standards will be applied to new projects going
forward. The newly adopted design guidelines will become effective upon the effective
date of the Ordinance adopting the updated objective design standards and eliminating
the West Main Street Corridor Master Plan area. While the new standards and design
guidelines will start being implemented for new projects later this year, the timeline of when
the community will start seeing the fruition of these new standards and guidelines in future
development projects may be several years.
Finally, the City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance and City
Council Resolutions 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 Resolutions are 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 Resolutions will have a significant effect on the environment (14
Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)); and (3) the Ordinance and City Council Resolutions, 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 Resolutions may
have a significant effect on the environment.
Recommended Action: After receiving public testimony, the Mayor should close the
public hearing and the Council should take the following actions:
1) Introduce and give first reading by title only, waiving further reading to the following
ordinance entitled:
Adopting Zoning Text Amendment AMD-26-07, Amending Title 23 (Zoning) of the
Alhambra Municipal Code to Update the City-Wide Objective Design Standards and
Eliminate the West Main Corridor Master Plan Overlay District, and Zoning Map
which ordinance shall return for a second reading and adoption at the next City Council
meeting on August 24, 2026;
2) Adopt the following Resolution entitled:
California Approving General Plan Text Amendment AMD-26-08, an Amendment to
Use Map
3) Adopt the following Resolution entitled:
California approving focus area design guidelines, for West Main Street, East Main
Street, and Valley Boulevard.
4) Determine this action is exempt from CEQA
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5. CITYWIDE STREETLIGHTING MASTER PLAN - F2M25-30
On April 13, 2026, the City Council approved the 2026 Strategic Plan, reaffirming Goal
One: Enhance Public Safety. One of goal’s objectives is the development of a Citywide
Streetlighting Master Plan. On July 28, 2025, City Council approved an award of contract
C2M25-36 to Evari Consulting, Inc. to evaluate the lighting conditions, and to create a
Master Plan for replacement and/or conversion. During the study, Evari Consulting
conducted an inventory of all city owned street light; took illuminance readings from every
lane mile of City roadway; assessed the current age and conditions of the system, and
developed a citywide lighting model. A five-year and ten-year capital improvement plan
was prepared detailing the costs and options for implementation. Also, the Plan provides
for the conversion of 4,883 existing light fixtures to LED lighting, which work can be
performed by a combination of staff and contracted services. The plan also details solar
lighting options and recommends series circuit S-142 bounded by Granada Avenue,
Valley Boulevard, Almansor Street and Shorb Street as a candidate for a pilot solar project.
If approved, staff will bring back an RFP for a pilot solar streetlight project to replace circuit
S-142 with solar lighting.
Recommended Action: Council receive and file the Citywide Streetlighting Master
Plan and direct staff to proceed with a solar pilot project as identified in the Master Plan.
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6. 2026 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE – F2M26-27
On April 13, 2026, the City Council approved the 2026 Strategic Plan following two special
City Council meetings that were conducted to review and update the goals and objectives
that were previously established in the 2025 Strategic Plan. The 2026 Strategic Plan
contains six Goals: Goal 1: Enhance Public Safety; Goal 2: Improve Infrastructure and
Mobility; Goal 3: Create a Strong Financial Base and Strong Economic Base (Economic
Development); Goal 4: Enhance Transparency and Open Governance; Goal 5: Promote
Sustainability; and, Goal 6: Improve Housing Opportunities. Staff will continue to present
quarterly updates to the Council and will diligently work through Strategic Plan goals and
individual items to enable important progress.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file the 2026 Strategic Plan update.
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7. AWARD OF CONTRACT: TECHNICAL AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FOR PRIORITY PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS - F2M25-62, C2M26-45, M2M26-120
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 support 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 which covers the design, engineering, and construction
associated with improving the eight priority pedestrian locations identified in the City’s
Plan. On May 11, 2026 the City awarded a contract for the design engineering services of
the Project’s Phase 1 PS&E and Phase 2 Preliminary Engineering to AYCE Consulting
Engineers, Inc. Staff recommends awarding a Professional Services Agreement to
Transtech Engineers Inc. for technical and project management services associated with
the pedestrian improvement project, with a not-to-exceed budget of $74,650, to support
the completion of the project. Transtech Engineers Inc. serves as the City’s Transportation
Engineer under the current Public Works Department contract and provides assistance
with special projects as needed. Pursuant to Section 3, “City Engineering Services,” Item
E, “Capital Projects,” of the contract, Transtech is authorized to provide engineering
services for capital projects upon receiving specific and separate authorization from the
City. Due to the extensive nature of the work associated with this project it was determined
that a separate agreement is appropriate.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract to Transtech Engineers Inc.,
subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, in the amount
of $74,650.00 for technical and project management services for the City’s Priority
Pedestrian Improvements under the Alhambra Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan.
(M2M26-120)
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8. APPROPRIATION FROM THE EQUIPMENT FUND RESERVE FOR THE PURCHASE
OF ONE POLICE PATROL MOTORCYCLE FOR THE ALHAMBRA POLICE
DEPARTMENT – F2M26-17, M2M26-121
On March 20, 2026, Patrol Motorcycle Unit 538 was struck by another vehicle while
conducting a traffic stop, resulting in extensive damage. Following inspection, the City’s
insurance adjuster determined the motorcycle was a total loss. The California Joint
Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA) issued an insurance settlement to the City in the
amount of $33,246.44 due to current market conditions and the increased costs for a
replacement patrol motorcycle, the insurance settlement is insufficient to cover the full
replacement cost. The estimated purchase price of a replacement motorcycle is
$46,555.09, resulting in a funding shortfall of $13,308.65. Staff is requesting an
appropriation in the amount of $13,308.65 from the Equipment Fund Reserves to fully fund
the replacement purchase.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an appropriation of $13,308.65 from
the Equipment Fund Reserve for the purchase of one police patrol motorcycle; direct the
Finance Director to transfer insurance settlement revenues in the amount of $32,246.44
to complete the purchase; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the
Council’s action. (M2M26-121)
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9. APPROVAL OF SECOND CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH YUNEX, LLC FOR FY
2025-2026 – F2M25-31, C2M25-41, M2M26-122
On September 22, 2025, the City Council awarded a contract to YUNEX LLC in the amount
of $240,000.00 for Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Maintenance Services. On March 23,
2026, the City Council approved an amendment in the amount of $120,000.00 for
additional property damage and repairs. Since then, the City has received all invoices and
experienced an increase in emergency response and additional property damage and
repairs, resulting in the contract fully exhausted by the April 2026 billing. Staff is requesting
additional appropriations in the amount of $40,000.00 for the services provided under the
2025-2026 Fiscal year.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a second amendment to the
Agreement with YUNEX LLC for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for an additional $40,000.00 for
traffic signal and street lighting maintenance services, 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. (M2M26-122)