Alhambra public meetings in 2022
14 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Alhambra Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Planned Development Permit for a 734-square-foot second-floor addition to an existing single-family home and a new 785-square-foot rear second unit with a garage at 26 South Fremont Avenue. The commission will also receive the eighth presentation in a series on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update. Consent items include approval of minutes from October 17 and December 5, 2022.
- Public hearing on Planned Development Permit PD-21-20 for a 734 sq ft second-floor addition and a 785 sq ft rear second unit with a 420 sq ft two-car garage at 26 S. Fremont Avenue
- Eighth presentation in a series on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update
- Approval of minutes from October 17, 2022, and December 5, 2022
The Commission approved a planned development permit for a home addition and second unit. Members also voted on specific zoning code updates regarding low barrier navigation centers and Main Street residential projects.
- Approved Planned Development Permit PD-21-20 for 26 South Fremont Avenue (9-0-0-0-1)
- Approved requiring a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for low barrier navigation centers in Residential Low Density zone (Majority show of hands)
- Approved prohibiting 100% residential projects fronting on Main St. (Majority show of hands)
- Approved not allowing residential uses fronting Main St. to preserve commercial uses (6-4-0-0)
- Approved allowing residential uses throughout the entire East Main Commercial (EMC) zone (6-4-0-0)
- Deferred consensus vote on EMC density (Comment #3) to occur with Comment #23 (10-0-0-0)
- Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (5-1-4-0)
- Approved December 5, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0-3-0)
City Council
The City Council adopted the 2023 Los Angeles County Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, and Existing Building Codes via a regular and an urgency ordinance. The Council also approved $750,000 in CDBG funds for street and sidewalk improvements and certified the November 2022 election results.
- Adopted 2023 LA County Building and related codes (4/5 vote)
- Approved $750,000 CDBG amendment for sidewalk and street improvements
- Certified election of Katherine Lee, Ross J. Maza, and Adele Andrade-Stadler
- Awarded $2,092,883 street rehabilitation contract to Kalban, Inc.
- Awarded $623,871 library roof restoration contract to Best Contracting Services
- Awarded $293,841.96 emergency response truck contract to 72 Hour LLC
- Approved $220,464.72 contract with TOPTRACER for driving range software
- Rejected all bids for Sewer Main Replacement Project due to budget overruns
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will receive the seventh presentation in a series regarding the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update project. This informational report is intended for staff input and filing.
- Comprehensive Zoning Code Update presentation
The Planning Commission received an informational report on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update. Commissioners discussed objective design standards, sign regulations, and nonconforming uses. No final changes to the code were adopted during this meeting.
- Approved minutes from November 21, 2022 meeting (5-0-2)
- Continued minutes from October 17, 2022 meeting to next meeting (7-0)
- Received and filed informational report on Zoning Code Update (7-0)
Planning Commission
The Alhambra Planning Commission will receive two informational presentations: one on existing downtown parking conditions and data, and another as part of a series on the comprehensive zoning code update. The commission will also hold public hearings on two development permits, including a new market with beer and wine sales at 214 West Main Street and a two-unit residential project at 2708 Birch Street.
- Presentation on existing downtown parking conditions and parking data
- Sixth presentation in the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update series
- Planned Development Permit PD-22-17 for two new single-family dwellings at 2708 Birch Street
- Planned Development Permit PD-22-22, Variance VAR-22-05, Conditional Use Permit CUP-22-09, and Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity for a market with off-sale beer and wine license at 214 West Main Street
The Commission approved a residential project at 2708 Birch Street and a commercial market at 214 West Main Street. The body also received informational reports on downtown parking data and zoning code updates.
- Approved Planned Development Permit PD-22-17 for two new single-family dwellings at 2708 Birch Street (8-0)
- Approved Planned Development Permit PD-22-22, Variance VAR-22-05, and CUP-22-09 for a market at 214 West Main Street (8-0)
- Approved minutes from November 7, 2022 (8-0)
- Tabled minutes from October 17, 2022, to the next meeting (8-0)
- Received and filed informational report on downtown parking conditions (8-0)
- Received and filed informational report on Zoning Code Update (8-0)
City Council
The City Council adopted the 2022 California Fire Code and approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $2.05M water main replacement. The Council also decided to keep existing crossing guards as city employees while outsourcing new vacancies to a vendor. Additionally, the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency was dissolved.
- Adopted Ordinance No. O2M22-4806 adopting the 2022 California Fire Code (5-0)
- Directed Police Department to keep existing crossing guards as city employees and contract All City Management Services for vacancies (5-0)
- Awarded $2,054,875 water main replacement contract to Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals Inc. (5-0)
- Approved dissolution of the Successor Agency to the former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency (5-0)
- Awarded $92,565.50 contract to Patio Heaven for driving range furniture (5-0)
- Approved $103,500 and $130,000 water rights leases to Kinneloa Irrigation District and Huntington Library (5-0)
- Adopted MOU with Alhambra City Employees’ Association for FY 2022-2024 (5-0)
- Accepted $225,000 state grant for Alhambra Civic Center Library roof replacement (5-0)
City Council
The City Council convened for a special meeting and moved into closed session to discuss litigation and personnel matters. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public session.
Planning Commission
The Alhambra Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for an on-premise alcohol license (beer and wine) at A-Me Kitchen restaurant at 288 West Valley Boulevard. The Commission will also vote on a one-year extension for a previously approved Planned Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit for a Buddhist meditation center and residence at 1318 and 1322 West Alhambra Road. The meeting includes consent items to approve minutes from October 17, 2022, and the extension.
- Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit CUP-22-05 to allow beer and wine sales at A-Me Kitchen, 288 West Valley Boulevard, Unit 110
- One-year extension for Planned Development Permit PD-21-40 and Conditional Use Permit CUP-20-04 for a Buddhist meditation center and single-family residence at 1318 and 1322 West Alhambra Road
- Approval of minutes from the October 17, 2022 regular meeting
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a restaurant to sell beer and wine. The commission also granted a one-year extension for a Buddhist meditation center and residence project.
- Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP-22-05 for beer and wine sales at A-Me Kitchen (9-0)
- Approved one-year extension for Planned Development Permit PD-21-40 and Conditional Use Permit CUP-20-04 at 1318 and 1322 West Alhambra Road (7-0)
- Continued approval of October 17, 2022 meeting minutes to the next meeting (7-0)
City Council
The City Council voted to continue a decision on awarding a contract to All City Management Services for school crossing guard services to the next regular meeting, requesting the vendor be present and that council review contract language. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including accepting completion of the Wastewater Lift Station No. 4 Replacement Project and the Valley Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project, and awarding a contract for Alhambra Park Pool improvement design.
- Continued school crossing guard contract award to next meeting (5-0)
- Accepted completion of Wastewater Lift Station No. 4 Replacement Project ($2,808,800.85 to GRFCO Inc., $623,932.78 to Bonadiman Water Inc.) (5-0)
- Accepted completion of Valley Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project ($940,223.59) (5-0)
- Approved Tract Map No. 82350 for 37-unit mixed-use complex at 123 S. Chapel Avenue (5-0)
- Authorized RFP for replacement of Library HVAC condenser coils (5-0)
- Awarded $107,000 contract to Goodale Architecture Planning for Alhambra Park Pool design (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. R2M22-52 approving Fire Department compliance with state fire inspection mandates (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. R2M22-51 reauthorizing teleconference meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
City Council
The City Council met in special session and immediately entered closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and a public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager. No decisions were made in open session; the meeting was purely procedural.
- Entered closed session for anticipated litigation (1 matter) and City Manager performance evaluation
- Adjourned at 6:20 p.m. with no further business
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will receive the fifth in a series of presentations on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, an informational item for discussion and input. The consent agenda includes approval of October 3, 2022 minutes and a one-year extension for a planned development permit and conditional use permit for a skilled nursing facility addition at 1508 S Marengo Avenue. No public hearings are scheduled.
- One-year extension for Planned Development Permit PD-21-22 and Revision to Conditional Use Permit CU-16-15 for a 34-bed skilled nursing facility addition at 1508 S Marengo Avenue
- Fifth presentation in a series on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a one-year extension for a permit to convert a commercial building into health and human services. The body will also receive the fourth presentation in a series regarding the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update project.
- One-year extension for Planned Development Permit PD-21-47 and Conditional Use Permit CUP-21-23 at 726 East Main Street
- Proposed conversion of a 38,075 square foot commercial building into health and human services use
- Informational report and presentation on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing several land use requests, including a zoning change to transfer public park land to residential properties. The body is also considering permits for a tutoring center and an administrative use for a nursing facility.
- Proposed transfer of 0.29 acres from Story Park to six residential properties (AMD-22-01, AMD-22-02, LOTA-22-01)
- Planned Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance for a tutoring center at 1041 South Garfield Avenue, Suite 206
- Revision to Conditional Use Permit CU-16-15 for administrative use at 1508 South Marengo Avenue
- Informational presentation on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update
Planning Commission
The regular meeting of the Alhambra Planning Commission scheduled for September 6, 2022, was cancelled by the Planning Commission Secretary. No items were decided or discussed.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal to transfer land from Story Park to residential properties and a request to convert an apartment complex into condominiums. The body is also considering a permit for a boba tea shop and providing an update on the Comprehensive Zoning Code.
- Proposed transfer of 0.29 acres from Story Park to six residential properties (AMD-22-01, AMD-22-02, LOTA-22-01)
- Tentative Tract Map TTM-22-02 to convert a 6-unit residential complex at 727 South Sierra Vista Avenue into condominiums
- Planned Development Permit PD-22-02 and Variance VAR-22-03 for a boba tea shop at 560 West Main Street, Suite B
- Informational presentation on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update