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AUTHORIZE RFP: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR ALHAMBRA LIT CROSSWALK TRAFFIC CONTROL
DEVICES PROJECT – F2M22-56, RFP2M25-16
On December 9, 2024, the City Council approved the circulation of the Notice of Inviting
Bids for construction of the Alhambra Active Transportation Program (ATP), Lit Crosswalk
Traffic Control Devices. The project consists of Lit Crosswalk Traffic Control Devices
improvements at the following proposed locations: Main/Meridian; Valley/Monterey;
Main/Marguerita; Chapel/Elgin; Main/Curtis; Valley/Date; Main/Vega; Main/Olive; and,
Valley/Primrose. Pursuant to the project, staff is seeking authorization to distribute a
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Construction Management and Construction Inspection
Services.
Recommended Action:
City Council authorize the distribution of a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services for
the Alhambra Active Transportation Program Lit Crosswalk Traffic Control Devices Project
with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on September 25, 2025. |
August 25, 2025
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6.
NOTICE INVITING BIDS: GOLF COURSE PARKING
ENHANCEMENT PROJECT – F2M25-46, N2M25-112
AREA
LANDSCAPE
The Golf Course Parking Area Landscape Enhancement Project aims to enhance the
landscaped areas surrounding the golf course parking lot. The existing landscape features
outdated and broken irrigation systems, along with missing plant materials that leave the
area looking sparse and uninviting. The proposed improvements will significantly increase
the visual appeal of the site, particularly in anticipation of the new dog park. Specifications
and bid documentation have been completed for the Project, which includes: Demolish
existing plant materials; Improve the grading of the dirt slope; Integrate new soil into the
existing slope; Install new water conservation system for irrigation; and, Add over 600+
new California native and drought tolerant plant materials. The project bids are due no
later than 10:30 a.m. on September 18, 2025 in the Office of the City Clerk, and will be
opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day.
Recommended Action:
City Council authorize staff to circulate a Notice Inviting Bids
to prospective contractors for the Golf Course Parking Area Landscape Enhancement
Project with bids due on September 18, 2025; and, direct staff to undertake the steps
necessary to finalize Council’s action. |
August 25, 2025
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5.
NOTICE INVITING BIDS: STORY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-37,
N2M25-111
The Story Park Improvement Project seeks to convert the vacant pool space adjacent to
the Joslyn Center into a green space. The pool has been out of service for many years.
The project is funded by Proposition 68 Statewide Park Program. Specifications and bid
documentation have been completed for the Project, which includes: Old pool and building
removal; New landscaping around the new green space; New picnic tables with shade
umbrellas; A small walking trail; and, Upgraded lighting. Project bids are due no later than
10:30 a.m. on September 18, 2025 in the Office of the City Clerk, and will be opened at
11:00 a.m. that same day.
Recommended Action:
City Council authorize staff to circulate a Notice Inviting Bids
to prospective contractors for the construction of the Story Park Improvement Project with
bids due September 18, 2025; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize
Council’s action. |
August 25, 2025
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4.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION: DESIGN AND PURCHASE OF ALHAMBRA
PLACEMAKING SIGNAGE PROJECT – F2M24-51, C2M25-1, M2M25-124
On January 13, 2025, the City Council awarded a contract to Square Signs LLC dba Front
Signs for $159,665.55 for the Design and Purchase of Alhambra Placemaking Signage
Project. The Placemaking Signs were installed at Alhambra, Almansor and Granada
Parks. 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 Square Signs LLC dba Front
Signs for the Design and Purchase of Alhambra Placemaking Signage Project as
complete in the amount of $159,665.55; 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. (M2M25-124)
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12.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
(IS/MND) FOR THE GREEN STREET DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ON MAIN
STREET; AUTHORIZE STAFF TO EXECUTE THE NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
(NOD); AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO DISTRIBUTE A NOTICE INVITING BIDS (NIB)
FOR CONSTRUCTION – F2M23-56, R2M25-30, N2M25-115, M2M25-127
The Green Street Demonstration Project, which includes the installation of onsite
stormwater capture, retention, reuse, and infiltration, is identified as a priority concept in
the City’s Stormwater Master Plan. The Stormwater Master Plan was developed in order
to comply with the Safe Clean Water Program’s stringent funding requirements by
implementing a cost-effective strategy to identify opportunities for stormwater projects and
prioritize the planning process. A feasibility study was completed and funded by the Safe
Clean Water Technical Resources Program in order to prepare the Project for the design
phase. In collaboration with the Project consultant (CWE), staff conducted five educational
outreach presentations to the Alhambra community and held an additional workshop to
discuss the CEQA IS/MND. The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and
Notice of Intent to Adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration were posted on
the City’s website and were made available for public review at City Hall, Alhambra Library,
and the City’s Police Department from March 6, 2025 – April 6, 2025. The Notice of Intent
to adopt an IS/MND and public meeting notice (hearing) were also posted at City Hall for
public review on March 3, 2025 and published in the Pasadena Star News on Tuesday,
March 4, 2025, in accordance with CEQA. Further compliance measures included the
hearing in the form of a community meeting held on March 13, 2025. This meeting
provided a public forum to discuss the project, IS/MND, and potential environmental
impacts. Questions raised at the meeting were answered and concerns regarding parking,
bus stops, and traffic patterns were addressed. Three comment letters on the proposed
IS/MND were also received by the City before the end of the 30-day public review period
on April 6, 2025. All actions required to be taken by applicable law related to the
preparation, circulation, and review of the proposed IS/MND have been taken. A final
IS/MND has been prepared consisting of the proposed IS/MND, all comments received
during the public review period, and responses to all environmental impacts raised during
the public review period. This final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration is posted
on the City’s website: https://www.alhambraca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6698/_FinalMND
Recommended Action:
City Council adopt Resolution R2M25-30 entitled: A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the Green Street Demonstration on Main Street Project in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and authorizing staff to
execute the Notice of Determination; approve the Green Street Demonstration Project on
Main Street; authorize staff to execute the Notice of Determination (NOD); authorize staff
to distribute a Notice Inviting Bids (NIB) for construction; and, direct staff to undertake the
steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M25-127) |
August 25, 2025
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1.
PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT AMD-25-03, AMENDING TITLE 23 (ZONING) OF THE ALHAMBRA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCORPORATE CHAPTER 23.23
(HISTORIC PRESERVATION) AND OTHER ASSOCIATED AMENDMENTS, AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 2.41 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION); AND DETERMINE THIS
ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA – F2M20-51, N2M25-101, O2M25-4848, M2M25-130
This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M25-101 for the City Council to hold a
public hearing to consider an application for Zoning Text Amendment AMD-25-03 to adopt
a Historic Preservation Ordinance. Zoning Text Amendment AMD-25-03 is a City-initiated
application to adopt a Historic Preservation Ordinance establishing regulations and
standards for designating historic resources within the City and regulating designated
resources as part of a comprehensive Historic Preservation Program, as well as amending
various sections of the Alhambra Municipal Code to establish consistency with the
proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance. Adoption and implementation of a Historic
Preservation Ordinance aligns with the goals, policies, and objectives set forth in the City’s
General Plan and the City Council 2025 Strategic Plan. The revised Historic Preservation
Ordinance establishes regulations and standards for the treatment of historic resources
City-wide that are intended to: 1.) Balance the interests of the community and individual
property owners; 2.) Provide recognition of and protection for existing historic resources;
3.) Establish incentives to encourage rehabilitation and preservation of historic resources;
and 4.) Add predictability to the local development process. The Ordinance, which will
apply City-wide, establishes the process for determining a property’s status as a historic
resource. Statuses include: (1) eligible or potentially eligible individual resource; (2)
contributor or non-contributor in an eligible or potentially eligible historic district; (3)
designated landmark; or (4) contributor or non-contributor in a designated historic district.
The City’s Historic Resources Survey preliminarily identified potentially eligible individual
resources and potentially eligible historic districts; however, further evaluation in the form
of a Historic Resource Assessment would be necessary to determine whether a property
is an eligible resource, and a historic resources survey report would be necessary to
determine if an area with a grouping of resources qualifies as an eligible historic district.
While the Ordinance does provide procedures which allow an owner to object to a
designation nomination, it does not allow a property owner to “opt-out” of being subject to
the regulations and requirements implemented under the Ordinance.
At their July 7, 2025 regular meeting, the Planning Commission conducted a public
hearing to review the updated Historic Preservation Ordinance and adopted Planning
Commission Resolution No. 25-04 (Attachment 2 of the Staff Report dated 8-25-25) by a
vote of 7-0, recommending City Council approval of Zoning Text Amendment AMD-25-03,
with three (3) additional recommendations. The Planning Commission’s recommendations
are identified in Section 3 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 25-04 which is
Attachment 2 of the Staff Report for this item. The proposed Historic Preservation
Ordinance, along with the recommendations of the Historic Preservation Commission and
Planning Commission, are being presented to the City Council for final consideration and
adoption. Staff is also recommending the City Council consider an additional suggested
revision, which would provide additional clarity in Section 23.23.090, Alterations to Historic
Resources. Staff’s recommendation is to clarify that all contributing and non-contributing
resources in potentially eligible and eligible Historic Districts are exempt from review;
however, any designated historic landmarks, eligible individual historic resources, or
potentially eligible individual historic resources within the Historic Districts would still be
subject to the applicable review requirements for these types of individual resources.
Finally, 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 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)); (3) the proposed amendments will assure the maintenance, restoration,
enhancement, or protection of the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15308); and (4) 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
2
Determine which of the Historic Preservation Commission’s and Planning
Commission’s recommended revisions to include in the proposed ordinance;
provide further direction to staff on the Planning Commission’s recommendation to
consider financial assistance for the preparation of Historic Resources
Assessments; provide further direction to staff on the Historic Preservation’s
recommendation to consider a reduction in Building Permit fees; and introduce and
give first reading by title only, waiving further reading to the following ordinance
entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M25-4848: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA ADOPTING ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT AMD-25-03, AMENDING TITLE 23 (ZONING) OF THE
ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCORPORATE CHAPTER
23.23 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION) AND OTHER ASSOCIATED
AMENDMENTS, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2.41 (HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION)
which ordinance shall return for a second reading and adoption at the next City
Council meeting on September 8, 2025; and,
3.
Determine this action is exempt from CEQA. (M2M25-130) |
August 25, 2025
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