Alhambra public meetings in 2023

Design Review Board

The regular meeting of the Alhambra Design Review Board scheduled for December 26, 2023, has been cancelled by order of the Design Review Board Secretary. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place on January 9, 2024.

City Council

The Alhambra City Council's regular meeting scheduled for Monday, December 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no substantive items.

• Regular meeting of December 25, 2023 cancelled
• Next regular meeting scheduled for January 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Arts & Cultural Events Commission

The regular meeting of the Alhambra City Arts and Cultural Events Committee scheduled for December 20, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on January 17, 2024.

• Cancellation of the December 20, 2023, regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Alhambra Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three development applications: a second unit and garage at 1624 Front Street, a second unit and garage conversion at 823 South Sierra Vista Avenue, and a conditional use permit for motor vehicle sales at 424 West Valley Boulevard. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the December 4, 2023 meeting. No discussion items are on the agenda.

• Planned Development Permit PD-22-30 for a 427 sq ft garage, 1,526 sq ft second unit, and legalizing a 45 sq ft addition at 1624 Front Street
• Planned Development Permit PD-23-62 and Variance VAR-23-18 for a 1,775 sq ft second unit and garage conversion at 823 South Sierra Vista Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit CUP-23-29 for motor vehicle sales at 424 West Valley Boulevard
• Approval of December 4, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Alhambra Planning Commission meeting was adjourned due to a lack of quorum. All public hearings noticed for this date were continued to the next meeting on January 16, 2024, with no further notice required.

• Meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm due to lack of quorum
• All public hearings continued to January 16, 2024, 7:00 pm
• Next meeting: City Hall Council Chambers, 111 South First Street

Library Board of Trustees

The Alhambra Public Library Board of Trustees will review library activity reports for July through November 2023. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding a book locker and vending machine.

• Review of monthly circulation, transactions, and program attendance (July - November 2023)
• Presentation on Book Locker and Vending Machine
• Approval of October 10, 2023, meeting minutes
• Library Director's report on building maintenance and projects

Youth Commission

The Alhambra Youth Commission is holding a regular meeting with agenda items limited to roll call, flag salute, approval of prior meeting minutes, a staff report, oral communications, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled beyond routine procedural business.

• Approval of minutes from the November 14, 2023 regular meeting

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will consider approvals for several commercial projects, including a new auto dealership with signage, and three restaurant buildings (Raising Cane's, Panda Express, and Starbucks) at the same site. The board will also review a fence application and approve meeting minutes. All items are up for decision at this meeting.

• New 19,771 SF auto dealership at 1303, 1325, 1345 W Main St
• Five wall signs and one monument sign for the dealership
• New Raising Cane's restaurant (3,181 SF) at 126-146 S Palm Ave
• New Panda Express restaurant (2,700 SF) at same site
• New Starbucks restaurant (1,172 SF) at same site

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will continue deliberations on the comprehensive update to the Zoning Code and General Plan, with possible action on adopting the ordinances and resolutions. The hearing was continued from November 13, 2023, and no further public comment will be taken. The council will also consider several routine consent items, including contracts for water meters, radios, and construction projects.

• Continued public hearing on Zoning Code update (AMD-23-10) and Zoning Map amendment (AMD-23-09), with possible adoption of Ordinance O2M23-4823 and Resolution R2M23-54
• Award contract to Thirkettle Corporation dba Aqua-Metric Sales Company for water meters, not to exceed $250,000
• Contract amendment with Tom's Construction for Almansor Court exterior improvements, increasing contract to $346,715
• Award contract to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for police mobile radios, $424,379.42
• Notice of completion for Police Department Building Roofing Project, $340,900

City Council

The Alhambra City Council is holding a special meeting to consider allowing Councilmember Andrade-Stadler to participate remotely due to medical reasons, and to enter closed session for real property negotiations and anticipated litigation. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other public action items.

• Request to allow Councilmember Andrade-Stadler to participate via video/teleconference (M2M23-214)
• Closed session: real property negotiation for 401 Corto Street with LA County Sanitation District
• Closed session: anticipated litigation (1 matter)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Alhambra Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from October and November 2023, discuss the Tree City USA program, and hear public comments. No major decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from October 4 and November 1, 2023 meetings
• Discussion of Tree City USA program
• News and events update
• Oral communications from the public

HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee

The regular meeting of the Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee scheduled for December 5, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on January 2, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled per Committee Secretary order
• Next meeting: January 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room A, Alhambra City Hall, 111 South First Street

Planning Commission

The Alhambra Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three development proposals: a Dollar Tree discount store at 69 East Main Street, a motor vehicle sales lot at 24 & 28 East Valley Boulevard, and a 154,752-square-foot self-storage facility at 1146 South Meridian Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Planned Development Permit and Variance for Dollar Tree at 69 East Main Street, continued from June 5, 2023
• Conditional Use Permit and Lot Merger for motor vehicle sales at 24 & 28 East Valley Boulevard
• Planned Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit for 154,752 sq ft self-storage facility at 1146 South Meridian Avenue
• Approval of November 20, 2023 meeting minutes

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will review and vote on five design applications, including new signage, window replacements, and a new accessory dwelling unit. Most items are recommended for approval, some with conditions. The board will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• New 2-inch foam lettering sign for Caltop at 500 South Date Avenue
• Window replacements and new roofing at 605 Orange Grove Avenue
• 15 sq ft addition and 20 window replacements at 211 South Cordova Street
• Four wall-mounted signs for Extra Space Storage at 2000 West Mission Road
• New 1,775 sq ft 2-story unit with attached garage at 823 South Sierra Vista Avenue

City Council

The Alhambra City Council's regular meeting scheduled for November 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items.

• Regular meeting of November 27, 2023 cancelled
• Next regular meeting scheduled for December 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment to allow medicinal cannabis delivery-only retailers in the Industrial zone with a Conditional Use Permit and business permit, implementing SB 1186. The commission will also continue two public hearings: a planned development permit for a second unit at 1624 Front Street and a conditional use permit and lot merger for a motor vehicle sales use at 24 & 28 East Valley Boulevard. The consent agenda includes approval of the November 6, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Zoning text amendment AMD-23-11 to allow medicinal cannabis delivery-only retailers in the I (Industrial) zone, with 600-foot separation from schools, parks, daycare, youth centers, and rehab facilities, and 1,000-foot separation from other such retailers
• Planned Development Permit PD-22-30 for a 1,485 sq ft detached second unit and garage at 1624 Front Street (continued to unknown date)
• Conditional Use Permit CUP-22-27 and Lot Merger LOTM-23-05 for motor vehicle sales at 24 & 28 East Valley Boulevard (continued to unknown date)
• Approval of November 6, 2023 meeting minutes

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Environmental Sustainability Commission will vote on the September 14 meeting minutes, receive updates on the Bike and Pedestrian Plan, Turf Replacement Rebate, Organic Waste Recycling Program, and Safe Clean Water Program, and hear a presentation from consultant ESA on the City's Sustainability Plan. The commission will also hear a presentation on the new Alhambra Recycles Campaign for organics recycling. All items are for information and discussion only, with no action required except for the minutes approval.

• Approve September 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Update on Bike and Pedestrian Plan, including grant application for improvements at Poplar Boulevard, Palm Avenue, Marguerita Avenue, Corto Street, Almansor Street, Chapel Avenue, South Alhambra Greenway, and Alhambra Road
• Update on Turf Replacement Rebate program (no state movement)
• Update on Organic Waste Recycling Program, including workshops and compost giveaway
• Presentation on Alhambra Recycles Campaign launched November 2, 2023

Arts & Cultural Events Commission

The Arts & Cultural Events Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the October 18, 2023 minutes, discuss the Alhambra District Art Projects, and receive staff and public comments. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the ongoing art project discussion.

• Approval of October 18, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of Alhambra District Art Projects, including possible mural at Granada Park Gymnasium
• Staff report on upcoming events (Pumpkin Run, Veteran's Day, Holiday Home Decorating)
• Public communication period (5-minute limit per speaker)

Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Alhambra Public Library Board of Trustees scheduled for November 14, 2023, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place on December 12, 2023.

Youth Commission

The Alhambra Youth Commission is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The only action item is approval of the minutes from the August 8, 2023 meeting; the rest of the agenda consists of roll call, flag salute, staff report, oral communications, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 8, 2023 regular meeting
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
• Meeting held at Alhambra Public Library, Learning Center, 101 S. First Street

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will hold a training session on its role and the Brown Act, then consider eight residential and commercial exterior improvement projects, including fences, walls, a solar carport, and a Dollar Tree storefront remodel. Most items are recommended for approval, some with conditions. The board will also approve the minutes from its October 24 meeting.

• 106 E Linda Vista Ave: new block wall and wrought iron fence, approval with conditions
• 215 S Granada Ave: new vinyl picket fence, approval without conditions
• 1427 W Valley Blvd: commercial repaint and awning refurbishment, approval without conditions
• 625 S Palm Ave: two steel solar carports for commercial parking lot, approval with conditions
• 69 E Main St: Dollar Tree exterior remodel with new canopies, signage, lighting, approval with conditions

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a comprehensive update to the Zoning Code (Title 23), along with related General Plan and Zoning Map amendments. The council will decide which Planning Commission recommendations to include. They will also select a design for the new Alhambra Community Center and handle routine consent items.

• Public hearing on Zoning Code update (Ordinance O2M23-4823) and General Plan amendments (Resolution R2M23-54)
• Council direction on Alhambra Community Center design: choose between Scheme I 'Around the Camp Fire' or Scheme II 'Paseos'
• Authorize bids for pedestrian countdown signal heads at various intersections (HSIP-5130(022), $876,000 funding)
• Authorize RFP for sewer main replacement on Almansor Street (approx. 300 feet of 8-inch main)
• Award contract to National Auto Fleet Group for one service truck at $91,488.10

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Alhambra City Council with two main items: a request to allow Councilmember Andrade-Stadler to participate remotely for medical reasons, and a closed session covering real property negotiations, litigation, and a personnel evaluation. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no staff reports or public hearings listed.

• Request to allow Councilmember Andrade-Stadler to participate via video/teleconference under Government Code Section 54953(f)
• Closed session: real property negotiation for 0.42 acres on Second Street (APN 5344-026-915) with American Family Housing and National Community Renaissance
• Closed session: existing litigation including worker's compensation claims (e.g., ADJ14545679, ADJ1971781) and Raymond Frydendall
• Closed session: performance evaluation of City Manager

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Environmental Sustainability Commission's regular meeting scheduled for November 9, 2023, is cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on January 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting set for January 11, 2024

Transportation Commission

The Alhambra Transportation Commission will review staff reports on four resident-requested traffic safety measures: stop signs at Westminster/Montezuma, an all-way stop at Edith/Shorb, advance signage at Ramona/Westminster, and traffic calming on East Woodward. They will also hear an update on the Alhambra Bike and Pedestrian Plan. The commission will provide direction after public comment; no final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Traffic review of Westminster Avenue and Montezuma Avenue for possible stop signs
• All-way stop request at Edith Avenue and Shorb Street due to speeding concerns
• Advance signage evaluation at W Ramona Road and Westminster Avenue for visibility
• Traffic calming and all-way stop request at East Woodward Avenue and North Monterey Street
• Update on Alhambra Bike and Pedestrian Plan by ALTA Planning + Design, Inc.

HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee

The Alhambra Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee will receive and file September 2023 progress reports on senior services, code enforcement, fair housing, and housing rehabilitation programs. The committee will also hear a presentation from the Homeless Outreach Mental Evaluation (HOME) team and discuss changing its meeting time from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Staff will provide updates, including that no meetings will be held in December and January, and the draft 2022-23 CAPER will be available for committee review.

• Presentation by HOME team on initial contact with homeless individuals and families
• Discussion of changing HCDA meeting time from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• September 2023 progress reports: 77 case management clients, 1,710 meals delivered, 142 code enforcement complaints investigated
• Housing rehabilitation: 6 HOME major and 6 CDBG minor rehab projects in process, 0 completed
• No meetings in December and January; draft 2022-23 CAPER responses to committee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a Planned Development Permit for a new restaurant at 201 West Main Street and a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide a mixed-use development at 15 South Chapel Avenue into condominium units. The consent agenda includes a one-year extension for a skilled nursing facility addition at 1508 South Marengo Avenue. No discussion items are scheduled.

• Planned Development Permit PD-23-63 for a new restaurant at 201 West Main Street in the Central Business District
• Tentative Tract Map TTM-23-05 to subdivide 10 residential units and 2 office/retail spaces into condos at 15 South Chapel Avenue
• One-year extension for Planned Development Permit PD-21-22 and Conditional Use Permit CU-16-15 for a 34-bed skilled nursing facility at 1508 South Marengo Avenue
• Approval of October 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Informational report on the 2024 Planning Commission meeting schedule

Parks & Recreation Board

The Alhambra Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with items including approval of prior meeting minutes, a discussion on Tree City USA, and updates on news and events. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from October 4, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of Tree City USA designation
• News and events updates

City Council

City staff and consultants will host a meeting to discuss the upcoming construction of an Alhambra Community Center. The session will include a presentation of site renderings and a solicitation of public input. The meeting is designated as a special meeting of the City Council in the event three or more council members attend.

• Discussion of the upcoming Alhambra Community Center project
• Presentation of site renderings
• Solicitation of public input

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting on October 24, 2023, to review and approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss one application for sign improvements at a gas station property. The board will also hear public comments on matters not on the agenda.

• Sign improvements at 1201 South Atlantic Boulevard for a 76 gas station, including a new cabinet sign and relocation of the 'Rocket' sign
• Approval of minutes from September 26 and October 10, 2023 meetings

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on a request for Councilmember Andrade-Stadler to participate and vote via video/teleconference due to medical reasons. The Council will also enter a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation.

• Vote on Councilmember Andrade-Stadler’s request for remote participation via video/teleconference
• Closed session regarding one matter of anticipated litigation

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will hold a public hearing to consider extending a moratorium on new firearm sales businesses through September 24, 2024, and will receive presentations on transportation and sustainability. The consent agenda includes contracts for police vehicles, utility trucks, water main design, and other services.

• Extend urgency interim zoning ordinance prohibiting new firearm sales businesses (Ordinance O2M23-4821)
• Award contract to National Auto Fleet Group for four police patrol vehicles ($201,528.68)
• Award contract to National Auto Fleet Group for four utility work trucks ($286,236.52)
• Award contract to Elie Farah, Inc. for water main replacement design on Marengo Avenue ($24,305)
• Approve contract with StarChase GPS Solutions for pursuit mitigation technology ($89,741.24 over 3 years)

Arts & Cultural Events Commission

The Arts & Cultural Events Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss the Alhambra District Art Projects, and hear a staff report. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the ongoing art project discussion.

• Approval of August 16 and September 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Alhambra District Art Projects
• Staff report on upcoming events

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will continue a public hearing on a comprehensive update to Alhambra's Zoning Code, which requires General Plan and Zoning Map amendments. The commission will also consider a one-year extension for a tentative tract map to convert a 7-unit apartment complex into condominiums at 1416 Benito Avenue.

• Continuation of public hearing for citywide Zoning Code update (AMD-23-07 through AMD-23-10)
• One-year extension for Tentative Tract Map TTM-21-03 at 1416 Benito Avenue to convert 7 residential units into condominiums
• Approval of October 2, 2023 meeting minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Alhambra Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 10, 2023. The provided notice contains only the meeting time and location details.

Youth Commission

The Alhambra Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting to receive a staff report on the Toy Drive and consider approving the minutes from the August 8, 2023 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Toy Drive update from staff
• Approval of August 8, 2023 meeting minutes

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will review two projects: a new 1,222-square-foot two-story second unit with an attached garage at 1624 Front Street, and site improvements including a 3-foot iron fence and 6-foot block wall at 28 East Valley Boulevard. The board will also approve minutes and routine door/window replacements at 2817 Front Street.

• New 1,222 SF 2-story second unit with attached 2-car garage at 1624 Front Street
• 3 ft. high iron fence, two sliding gates, and 6 ft. high block wall at 28 East Valley Boulevard
• Three door and ten window replacements at 2817 Front Street
• Approval of September 26, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will hold a public hearing to consider readopting Draft 4 of the 2021-2029 Housing Element and resubmit it to the state. They will also receive updates on new state laws affecting tenant protections and gun restrictions, and consider several routine contracts and grants.

• Readoption of 2021-2029 Housing Element (Draft 4) for state certification
• Award $1,168,950 contract to Ramona Inc. for 6th Street Sewer Main Replacement Phase II
• Award $36,560 contract to Southwest Pipeline & Trenchless Corp. for Beacon Street sewer rehabilitation
• Accept $30,000 SGVCOG grant for homeless services
• Approve $120,000 contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for ARPA financial consulting

Parks & Recreation Board

The Alhambra Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with items including a discussion of Tree City USA, news and events, and oral communications. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of Tree City USA designation
• Approval of minutes from September 6, 2023 meeting
• Oral communications from the public

HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee

The October 3, 2023 regular meeting of the Alhambra Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled per Committee Secretary order
• Next regular meeting: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room A, Alhambra City Hall

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a senior day care and medical facility at 1819-1849 West Valley Boulevard, a comprehensive update to the city's zoning code, and a one-year extension for a 50-unit affordable housing project at 38 South Second Street. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and the extension for the affordable housing project.

• Public hearing for Seen Health senior day care and medical facility at 1819-1849 West Valley Boulevard, requiring a Planned Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, Variance, and Lot Merger
• Continuation of public hearing for citywide General Plan and Zoning Code amendments (AMD-23-07 through AMD-23-10) to implement a comprehensive zoning code update
• One-year extension for Planned Development Permit PD-21-10 and Conditional Use Permit CUP-21-11 for a 78,600 sq ft, 7-story mixed-use apartment complex with 50 affordable units at 38 South Second Street
• Approval of minutes from the September 18, 2023 regular meeting

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider five projects, including a large self-storage facility, a new two-story home, and several smaller residential and commercial improvements. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 12 meeting. All items are up for approval, with conditions on some.

• 1146 South Meridian Avenue: new 155,140 SF 4-story self-storage facility with 17 parking spaces, approval with conditions
• 2576 Loma Vista Drive: new 2,167 SF 2-story single-family residence with attached garage and second unit conversion, approval without conditions
• 3120 Sherwood Avenue: nine window replacements on single-family residence, approval with conditions
• 31 South Primrose Avenue: front yard wrought iron fencing, approval without conditions
• 441 West Main Street: one new commercial sign, approval without conditions

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will consider adopting an urgency interim zoning ordinance to temporarily prohibit new firearm sales businesses, along with first readings of ordinances requiring safe storage of firearms and prohibiting firearms on city property. The council will also discuss setting a deadline for the Planning Commission to review zoning code amendments related to the housing element. Several routine consent items are on the agenda, including contract awards and bid rejections.

• Interim urgency ordinance prohibiting new firearm sales businesses (O2M23-4818)
• First reading of safe storage ordinance (O2M23-4819) and firearms on public property ordinance (O2M23-4820)
• Contract award to CWE for Green Street Demonstration Project on Main Street, not to exceed $580,800
• Contract award to TopGolf USA Inc. for TopTracer services, not to exceed $376,294.20 over 5 years
• Rejection of bids for Fire Station 73 kitchen remodel and Fire Station 71 locker/bathroom remodel

City Council

The Alhambra City Council is holding a special meeting on September 25, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. The agenda consists solely of a closed session to discuss anticipated and existing litigation, personnel matters, and labor negotiations with the police and dispatch associations. No public action items are listed; the meeting will reconvene only if required to report on closed session actions.

• Closed session to discuss 1 matter of anticipated litigation (Govt. Code 54956.9(d)(2))
• Closed session on existing litigation: 11 WCAB cases and 23 workers' compensation claims, including one involving Mario Hernandez
• Closed session with labor negotiator Mariam Ko regarding Alhambra Police Officers' Association and Alhambra Police Dispatch Association

Arts & Cultural Events Commission

The Alhambra Arts & Cultural Events Commission will consider approving the August 16, 2023 meeting minutes, hear a proposal from CSC for a public art feature, and discuss ongoing Alhambra District Art Projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of August 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Alhambra District Art Projects, including mural at Granada Park gymnasium
• CSC Health proposal presentation
• Public communication period (5-minute limit per speaker)

Planning Commission

The Alhambra Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two residential development permits, a citywide housing element update, and a comprehensive zoning code update. They will also elect officers for 2023-2024 and approve meeting minutes. The agenda includes both new and continued items, with decisions subject to City Council approval for the general plan and zoning amendments.

• Planned Development Permit PD-22-24: demolish 944 sq ft home, build 4-unit apartment complex at 317 North First Street
• Planned Development Permit PD-22-26: add 330 sq ft addition, 428 sq ft garage, and 1,392 sq ft second unit at 320 North Third Street
• General Plan Amendment GPA-22-01: readopt 2021-2029 Housing Element
• Amendments AMD-23-07 through AMD-23-10: comprehensive Zoning Code update (Title 23)
• Election of Planning Commission President for 2023-2024

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Environmental Sustainability Commission will vote to approve minutes from May and July meetings, receive updates on sustainability plans, turf rebates, organics recycling, and water programs, and discuss drafting a stronger tree ordinance to protect native trees and promote California native plants. The meeting includes public comment and commission communication, with no action required on most items.

• Approve minutes from 5-11-23 and 7-13-23 meetings
• Discussion on drafting a stronger tree ordinance to save native trees and replace grass with California native plants
• Update on Sustainability and Bike & Pedestrian Plans, including grant application for bike/ped improvements at Poplar Blvd, Palm Ave, Marguerita Ave, Corto St, Almansor St, Chapel Ave, South Alhambra Greenway, and Alhambra Rd
• Update on Turf Replacement Rebate program via SGVMWD
• Update on Organics Waste Recycling Program and Safe Clean Water Program

Transportation Commission

The Alhambra Transportation Commission will review traffic reports for three intersections—Westminster/Montezuma, Edith/Shorb, and W Ramona/Westminster—following resident requests for stop signs or improved visibility. Staff recommend the commission review the reports, hear public comment, and provide direction. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from March 2, 2023, and public comments.

• Traffic review of Westminster Avenue and Montezuma Avenue for possible stop signs
• All-way stop request at Edith Avenue and Shorb Street due to speeding concerns
• Advance signage evaluation at W Ramona Road and Westminster Avenue for visibility
• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2023 meeting

Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Alhambra Public Library Board of Trustees scheduled for September 12, 2023, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for October 10, 2023.

Youth Commission

The Alhambra Youth Commission is holding a regular meeting with a short agenda. They will vote on approving the minutes from the August 8, 2023 meeting and hear a staff report on the Toy Drive. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Approval of August 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Staff report: Toy Drive update
• Public comment period (5-minute limit per speaker)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider three consent items and three discussion items, all involving window replacements or new signage. The board will vote on approvals, some with conditions, for projects at 106 South Sixth Street, 709 South Palm Avenue, 2925 Front Street, and 424 West Valley Boulevard. The meeting also includes approval of the August 22, 2023 minutes and public comments.

• Approval of minutes from August 22, 2023
• Window replacements at 106 South Sixth Street (4 windows, no conditions)
• Window replacements at 709 South Palm Avenue (6 windows, conditions)
• Window replacements at 2925 Front Street (10 windows, conditions)
• New signage for CH Auto at 424 West Valley Boulevard (conditions)

The Board approved a new 2,579 SF single-family residence and several window and sign replacement applications. Most approvals included specific conditions requiring revised drawings or design changes to meet architectural and safety standards.

• Approved window replacements at 106 South 6th Street (3-0)
• Approved window replacements at 709 South Palm with conditions (3-0)
• Approved window replacements at 2925 Front Street with conditions (3-0)
• Approved two new exterior signs at 424 West Valley Boulevard with conditions (3-0)
• Approved new 2,579 SF residence at 1800 South Marguerita Avenue with conditions (3-0)
• Approved August 22, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will receive informational updates on the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, the citywide historic resources survey, and state tenant protections under SB 567, which addresses evictions for substantial remodels. The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes contracts, grants, and notices of completion for various city projects.

• Update on SB 567 (Durazo) tenant protections and Alhambra's moratorium on no-fault remodel evictions
• Award contract to ARC Document Solutions for digital scanning services, $362,787.36
• Approve $215,219 amendment for Environmental Impact Report on Alhambra Community Center
• Accept OTS grants: $24,800 for traffic records improvement and $42,738 for pedestrian/bicycle safety
• Authorize bids for pool deck coating at Alhambra and Granada Park pools (ARPA-funded)

The City Council approved a $362,787.36 contract for digital scanning services and accepted completion of sewer and elevator projects. The Council also authorized bidding for pool deck coatings and engineering services for a water main replacement on Marengo Avenue.

• Approved $362,787.36 contract to ARC Document Solutions, LLC for digital scanning (5-0)
• Accepted $104,538.30 elevator modernization at South First Street Parking Structure as complete (5-0)
• Accepted $289,050.00 sewer main rehabilitation at Sewer Lift Station No. 3 as complete (5-0)
• Authorized Notice Inviting Bids for Alhambra and Granada Park pool deck coating (5-0)
• Approved RFP for engineering design services for Marengo Avenue water main replacement (5-0)
• Approved City Council appointments to external boards and commissions (5-0)
• Received and filed informational reports on SGVCOG and Historic Preservation Program

Parks & Recreation Board

The Alhambra Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with items including discussion of Tree City USA, department news and events, and approval of the August 2, 2023 meeting minutes. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Discussion of Tree City USA designation
• Approval of minutes from August 2, 2023 meeting
• Oral communications from the public

Planning Commission

Due to an anticipated lack of quorum, the September 5, 2023 Planning Commission meeting is cancelled. All agenda items, including four public hearings, are continued to the next regular meeting on September 18, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

• Planned Development Permit PD-22-24 at 317 North First Street: demolish single-family home, build 4-unit apartment complex
• Planned Development Permit PD-22-26 at 320 North Third Street: demolish garage, add to single-family home and build detached second unit
• General Plan Amendment GPA-22-01: readopt 2021-2029 Housing Element citywide
• General Plan Map Amendment AMD-23-07, Text Amendment AMD-23-08, Zoning Map Amendment AMD-23-09, Text Amendment AMD-23-10: comprehensive Zoning Code update

HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee

The Alhambra Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee will receive public input on the draft 2022-23 CAPER, a review of achievements under the FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. The committee will also receive and file progress reports for July 2023 covering senior case management, code enforcement, fair housing, and housing rehabilitation programs. Comments from the meeting will be forwarded to the City Council for a public hearing on September 25, 2023.

• Draft 2022-23 CAPER review: City received $870,616 in CDBG entitlement funds and $596,568 in CDBG-CV1 funds
• Progress reports: 70 case management clients served, 540 meals delivered, 43 code enforcement complaints investigated
• HOME Major Rehabilitation: 5 in process, 0 completed; CDBG Minor Rehabilitation: 5 in process, 0 completed
• Fair Housing: Housing Rights Center served approximately 48 clients on evictions, rent increases, repairs
• Public hearing on CAPER scheduled for September 25, 2023 City Council meeting

Planning Commission

The September 5, 2023 regular meeting of the Alhambra Planning Commission was adjourned, and all public hearings (Agenda Items 2–5) were continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting on September 18, 2023. No decisions or discussions occurred at this meeting.

• Meeting adjourned
• Public hearings (Items 2-5) continued to September 18, 2023

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will hold public hearings on extending a temporary moratorium on self-storage projects and on accepting a $13,820 federal JAG grant for police equipment. The consent agenda includes routine items like grants, sewer project bids, and a water rate assistance program.

• Extend self-storage moratorium to July 22, 2024 (Ordinance O2M23-4817)
• Accept $13,820 Edward Byrne JAG grant for police work area modernization
• Approve $170,000 Office of Traffic Safety grant for DUI and safety enforcement
• Approve $92,000 SCADA maintenance contract with SCADA Integration Inc.
• Approve $30,000 state library grant for gardening and sustainability programs

The City Council extended a temporary moratorium on permits and entitlements for self-storage projects through July 22, 2024. The council also approved several grants for police equipment, library programming, and low-income water assistance.

• Extended self-storage project permit moratorium through July 22, 2024 (5-0)
• Authorized $13,820 JAG grant for police office equipment and crime analysis software (5-0)
• Approved Residential Low-Income Water Rate Assistance Program providing $25 bi-monthly credits (5-0)
• Accepted $30,000 California State Library grant for gardening and sustainability programming (5-0)
• Accepted $5,171 California State Library grant for Zipbooks delivery services (5-0)
• Accepted $170,000 Office of Traffic Safety grant for DUI and pedestrian enforcement (5-0)
• Accepted $25,000 Cal OES grant for Mandarin-language CERT training (5-0)
• Accepted donation of two K9 ballistic vests and one vehicle heart alarm system from Spirit of Blue Foundation (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Alhambra City Council with a single substantive item: moving into closed session. The council will discuss anticipated litigation (2 matters) and labor negotiations with executive management and confidential employees. No public action or decision is scheduled on the agenda.

• Closed session on anticipated litigation (2 matters) under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
• Closed session with labor negotiator Mariam Ko re: Executive Management and Confidential Employees

The City Council convened for a special meeting that consisted entirely of a closed session. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will consider three projects: a garage remodel at 528 North Ethel Avenue, sign and canopy changes at a Wells Fargo bank at 726 East Valley Boulevard, and new signs and canopy for a health facility at 1839 West Valley Boulevard. The board will also approve minutes from two prior meetings. All projects are recommended for approval with conditions.

• 528 North Ethel Avenue: garage remodel, approval with conditions, roof tile must match existing house
• 726 East Valley Boulevard: Wells Fargo sign and canopy repaint, approval with conditions
• 1839 West Valley Boulevard: new commercial signs and canopy for health facility, approval with conditions
• Consent calendar: approve minutes from July 25 and August 8, 2023 meetings

The Board approved exterior remodels and signage updates for a residential garage and two commercial properties. Each approval included specific conditions regarding material specifications and signage height dimensions.

• Approved July 25 and August 8, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Approved exterior improvements for garage at 528 North Ethel Avenue with roof material conditions (4-0)
• Approved sign improvements and canopy painting at 726 East Valley Boulevard with height dimension conditions (4-0)
• Approved exterior improvements and interior remodel for Wendy's at 1839 West Valley Boulevard with signage height conditions (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items continued from the August 7 meeting: a Planned Development Permit and Lot Merger for a dental clinic at 1000 & 1008 South Garfield Avenue, the readoption of the 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element, and a comprehensive update to the Zoning Code. The Commission will also consider approving the minutes from the August 7 meeting.

• Planned Development Permit PD-23-42 and Lot Merger LOTM-23-04 to demolish three vacant residential units and build a 2,106 sq ft dental clinic at 1000 & 1008 South Garfield Avenue
• General Plan Amendment GPA-22-01 to readopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element citywide
• General Plan Map Amendment AMD-23-07, Text Amendment AMD-23-08, Zoning Map Amendment AMD-23-09, and Zoning Text Amendment AMD-23-10 for a comprehensive Zoning Code update
• Approval of minutes from the August 7, 2023 regular meeting

The Commission approved a permit to build a dental clinic at 1000 & 1008 South Garfield Avenue. It also voted to modify the draft Housing Element regarding Residential Planned Development permits. Two other items regarding the General Plan and Zoning Code were continued to September 5, 2023.

• Approved Planned Development Permit PD-23-42 and Lot Merger LOTM-23-04 for a dental clinic (9-0-0-1)
• Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0-0-1)
• Approved amendment to draft Housing Element to maintain modified RPD Permit and exclude projects of six or fewer units (8-1-0-1)
• Continued General Plan Amendment GPA-22-01 to September 5, 2023 (9-0-0-1)
• Continued General Plan and Zoning amendments (AMD-23-07, AMD-23-08, AMD-23-09, AMD-23-10) to September 5, 2023 (9-0-0-1)

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for August 14, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for August 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Regular meeting of August 14, 2023 cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for August 28, 2023

Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Alhambra Public Library Board of Trustees scheduled for August 8, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2023.

Youth Commission

The Alhambra Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting with items including roll call, flag salute, approval of the July 11, 2023 minutes, a staff report, oral communications, and commission orals. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed beyond the procedural approval of minutes.

• Approval of minutes from the July 11, 2023 regular meeting

The Youth Commission unanimously decided to organize a toy drive benefiting Spark of Love. Members discussed volunteering for City events and the Tech Talk program, and planned to develop a promotional flyer for the drive.

• Approved toy drive for Spark of Love (unanimous)
• Approved July 6, 2023 meeting minutes

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting on August 8, 2023, to consider three items: a consent calendar item for commercial sign improvements at 1910 West Main Street, and two discussion items for a residential addition with an attached ADU at 3124 Front Street and a commercial fast-food restaurant remodel at 1201 East Valley Boulevard. The board will vote on staff recommendations for approval, with conditions for the two discussion items.

• 1910 West Main Street: Four exterior sign improvements on a Wells Fargo bank building, recommended for approval.
• 3124 Front Street: New exterior improvements and addition to a single-family residence, including an attached ADU, approved with conditions.
• 1201 East Valley Boulevard: Exterior and interior remodel of a fast-food restaurant, approved with conditions.
• Conditions for 3124 Front Street include revising window size and grid style for Window #1 and verifying door size.
• Conditions for 1201 East Valley Boulevard include revising exterior finishes legend and material board, and clarifying paint color for corrugated metal panel.

The Board approved applications for commercial signage, a residential addition with an ADU, and a fast-food restaurant remodel. All three approvals require the applicants to revise drawings and clarify materials or dimensions before final verification by the City Architect.

• Approved four commercial exterior sign improvements at 1910 West Main Street with conditions for drawing revisions (3-0)
• Approved exterior improvements and an attached ADU at 3124 Front Street with conditions for window and roof line revisions (3-0)
• Approved exterior improvements and interior remodel at 1201 East Valley Boulevard with conditions for material and color clarifications (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Alhambra Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a planned development permit for a nursery school at 2834 West Main Street, and on readopting the city's 2021-2029 Housing Element. They will also continue a hearing on a comprehensive zoning code update to a special meeting on August 14, 2023.

• Public hearing on a Planned Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, and Lot Merger to build a 733 sq ft addition and reconfigure parking for a nursery school at 2834 West Main Street
• Public hearing on General Plan Amendment GPA-22-01 to readopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element citywide
• Public hearing continued to August 14 on General Plan and Zoning Map/Text Amendments for a comprehensive Zoning Code update
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from July 10 and July 17, 2023 meetings

The Commission approved a planned development permit, conditional use permit, and lot merger for a nursery school. Two other major items regarding the General Plan and Zoning Code were continued to a future meeting.

• Approved PD-22-40, CUP-22-17, and LOTM-22-03 for a 733 sq ft nursery school addition at 2834 West Main Street (7-2)
• Approved July 10, 2023 Special Meeting minutes (8-0-1-1)
• Approved July 17, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (7-0-2-1)
• Continued General Plan Amendment GPA-22-01 (Housing Element Update) to August 21, 2023 (9-0-0-1)
• Continued General Plan and Zoning amendments AMD-23-07, AMD-23-08, AMD-23-09, and AMD-23-10 to August 21, 2023 (9-0-0-1)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Alhambra Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from June 7, 2023, and discuss the Tree City USA program. The agenda also includes news and events updates, oral communications from the public and commissioners, and adjournment. No major decisions or financial items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 7, 2023 regular meeting
• Discussion of Tree City USA program
• News and events update
• Oral communications from the public (up to 5 minutes per speaker)

HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee

The August 1, 2023 regular meeting of the Alhambra Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 5, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled per Committee Secretary order
• Next regular meeting: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room A, Alhambra City Hall

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will consider approving a one-story addition to a single-family residence at 3021 West Commonwealth Avenue, with conditions requiring a more ornamental iron railing to match the Spanish Colonial style. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings. The board will also hear public comments on matters not on the agenda.

• 3021 West Commonwealth Avenue: one-story addition to existing single-family residence, approval with conditions
• Condition: revise exterior railing to ornamental iron matching Spanish Colonial style
• Condition: City Architect to verify railing selection before building plan check
• Consent calendar: approve minutes from June 13 and June 27, 2023 meetings

The Board approved a one-story addition to a single-family residence with specific conditions regarding railing and facade symmetry. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from June 13 and June 27, 2023.

• Approved minutes from June 13, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from June 27, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved one-story addition at 3021 West Commonwealth Avenue with conditions for railing, roof extension, and wall definition (4-0)

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed water rate increase, the first since 2013, and consider adopting an urgency ordinance placing a temporary moratorium on self-storage projects. The council will also vote on several contracts, including pump replacements and engineering services, and approve an amended ARPA spending plan.

• Public hearing on water rate increase (Resolution R2M23-40); median 5/8" meter customers would see +$5.32/month
• Urgency ordinance to impose 45-day moratorium on self-storage permits (Ordinance O2M23-4816)
• Award contract to Tri County Pump for Well No. 12 pump replacement, not to exceed $103,663.80
• Award contract to NCE for SB1 Street Rehabilitation design services, $264,430.00
• Amend ARPA plan: $430,000 for pool deck repairs, $1,200,000 for essential worker premium pay

The City Council approved an urgency ordinance placing a 45-day moratorium on permits for self-storage projects to study their impact. The Council directed that two pending self-storage applications be exempt from this restriction. A public hearing to consider extending the moratorium is scheduled for August 28, 2023.

• Adopted Ordinance No. O2M23-4816 placing a temporary moratorium on self-storage project permits (5-0)
• Directed staff to exempt two pending self-storage applications from the moratorium
• Determined ordinance titles on the public agenda were read and waived further reading (5-0)
• Received and filed informational report from San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Alhambra City Council, held on July 24, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. The agenda consists solely of a closed session to confer with legal counsel on anticipated and existing litigation, and with labor negotiators regarding police and fire department employee associations. No public action items are listed; the meeting will adjourn after the closed session and any required reports.

• Closed session: anticipated litigation (1 matter) and significant exposure to litigation (2 matters)
• Closed session: existing litigation including WCAB Case ADJ16564559 (Bryan Butler) and Claim No. 3004061 (Melissa Nieto, Carolina Valencia & minor children)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Alhambra Police Non-Sworn Employees' Association and Alhambra Fire Department Management Association

The City Council convened for a special meeting consisting primarily of a closed session to discuss litigation and labor negotiations. No public policy decisions or ordinances were voted upon during the open session.

• Approved adding one matter of anticipated litigation to the closed session agenda (3-0)

Arts & Cultural Events Commission

The Alhambra Arts & Cultural Events Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the June 21, 2023 minutes, discuss the Alhambra District Art Projects, and receive staff reports. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Approval of June 21, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of Alhambra District Art Projects
• Staff report on ongoing projects and events

Planning Commission

The Alhambra Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development permits, including a four-story self-storage facility, an automated car wash, a music school, a fitness center, a trampoline park, and a dental office expansion. The commission will also consider a one-year extension for a previously approved four-unit apartment complex. All items are recommended for approval with CEQA exemptions.

• PD-22-34 & CUP-22-15: Demolish 40,908 sq ft office/warehouse, build 96,676 sq ft 4-story self-storage at 2121 Orange St
• PD-22-18 & CUP-22-07: Demolish 3,444 sq ft building, build 3,364 sq ft automated car wash at 2424 West Main St
• PD-23-48 & VAR-23-13: Sky Zone trampoline park with reduced parking at 1021 South Meridian Ave
• PD-22-36, CUP-22-14, VAR-22-08: The Camp Transformation Center fitness center with reduced parking at 2550 West Main St
• PD-21-48 extension: 4-unit apartment complex at 234 South Curtis Ave extended to July 18, 2024

The Planning Commission approved a variety of development permits, including a self-storage facility, a music school, and a fitness center. The commission also granted a one-year extension for an apartment complex project and approved a new automated car wash.

• Approved one-year extension for 4-unit apartment complex at 234 South Curtis Avenue (7-0-0-3)
• Approved self-storage facility at 2121 Orange Street with conditions for landscaping, AV systems, and flexible infrastructure (5-2-0-3)
• Approved music school at 226 West Main Street (7-0-0-3)
• Approved fitness center and parking variance at 2550 West Main Street (6-0-1-3)
• Approved dental office expansion at 501 & 505 South Garfield Avenue (7-0-0-3)
• Approved Sky Zone trampoline park and parking variance at 1021 South Meridian Avenue (6-0-1-3)
• Approved automated express car wash at 2424 West Main Street (5-1-1-3)
• Approved June 19, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-1-3)

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Alhambra Environmental Sustainability Commission will vote on approving the May 11, 2023 meeting minutes, receive updates on sustainability plans, turf replacement rebates, organics recycling, and other programs, and discuss ideas for drafting a stronger tree ordinance to save native trees and encourage replacing grass with California native plants. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-focused, with no major decisions expected beyond the minutes approval.

• Approve May 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion on drafting a stronger tree ordinance to protect native trees and promote California native plants
• Update on Sustainability Plan contract with Environmental Science Associates (ESA)
• Update on Turf Replacement Rebate program via SGVMWD DWR Drought Relief Grant
• Update on Organic Waste Recycling Program, including free compost giveaway at Granada Park on Sept 30

Transportation Commission

The Alhambra Transportation Commission will review traffic reports and hear public comment on three resident-requested traffic safety measures: adding stop signs at Westminster Avenue and Montezuma Avenue, an all-way stop at Edith Avenue and Shorb Street, and advance signage at W Ramona Road and Westminster Avenue. The commission will provide direction on each item; no final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Install new stop signs, stop bars, and legends on Montezuma Avenue at Westminster Avenue, plus 50 ft of double yellow centerline and stop ahead signs
• Review all-way stop request at Edith Avenue and Shorb Street due to speeding concerns
• Evaluate advance signage for visibility at W Ramona Road and Westminster Avenue
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker

Library Board of Trustees

The Alhambra Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 11, 2023. The provided notice contains only the meeting time and location details.

Youth Commission

The Alhambra Youth Commission is holding a regular meeting with a single action item: approval of the minutes from the April 11, 2023 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, flag salute, staff report, oral communications, and adjournment.

The Commission approved the minutes from April 11, 2023. Members discussed potential participation in city events including Movies in the Park, Fiesta Alhambra, Pumpkin Run, and the Cheerleading Championships, as well as refurbishing concrete park signs.

• Approved Minutes of April 11, 2023

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board's regular meeting scheduled for July 11, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for July 25, 2023, at the same time and location. No agenda items were discussed.

• Meeting cancelled (Notice N2M23-86)
• Next meeting: July 25, 2023, 7:30 PM, Conference Room A, Alhambra City Hall

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive the twelfth continuation of a presentation on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update. Commissioners will discuss rezoning eight remaining parking-lot properties and a property at 21 South Cordova Street, and review proposed standards for drive-through facilities and the new Minor Use Permit process. No public hearings or consent items are scheduled.

• Discussion of rezoning eight parking-lot properties (Parcels 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11) from P zone to EMC or CMU
• Proposed rezone of 21 South Cordova Street from R-1 to EMC, opposed by a 36-signature resident petition
• Proposed drive-through queuing standard: vehicle queue must be entirely off public right-of-way
• Introduction of Minor Use Permit process for uses like live-work units, pet day care, and parking structures

The Planning Commission approved the rezoning of several parcels from parking to commercial or residential use as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update. The commission also adopted new requirements for drive-through queuing and amended the Minor Use Permit process.

• Re-zoned 18 North Almansor Street from P to EMC (Voice Vote)
• Re-zoned 22 North Hidalgo Avenue from P to EMC (8-1-0-1)
• Re-zoned 1027 East Main Street from P to EMC (8-1-0-1)
• Re-zoned 515 West Main Street from P to RH (5-4-0-1)
• Re-zoned 18 North 5th Street and APN 5338-034-900 from P to CMU (Voice Vote)
• Re-zoned APN 5338-033-016 and 601 West Washington Street from P to CMU (9-0-0-1)
• Re-zoned 21 South Cordova Street (R-1 to RL) and 17 South Cordova Street (EMC to RL) (9-0-0-1)
• Approved requirement for drive-through queuing to be clear of public right-of-way (9-0-0-1)

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for July 10, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for July 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for July 24, 2023

Parks & Recreation Board

The Alhambra Parks and Recreation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 5, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled by order of the Commission Secretary. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 2, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. This notice is purely procedural, with no agenda items or decisions listed.

• Meeting cancelled: July 5, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
• Next meeting: August 2, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
• Notice No. N2M23-73, posted June 19, 2023

HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee

The Alhambra Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee's regular meeting scheduled for July 4, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room A of Alhambra City Hall, 111 South First Street, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, August 1, 2023. This notice is procedural only, with no agenda items to discuss.

• Cancellation of July 4, 2023 HCDA Committee regular meeting
• Next regular meeting scheduled for August 1, 2023
• Notice issued by Lucy Garcia, Assistant City Manager and HCDA Committee Secretary

Planning Commission

The July 3, 2023 regular meeting of the Alhambra Planning Commission has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on July 17, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled per order of Planning Commission Secretary

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Alhambra City Council, held at 9:30 a.m. on June 29, 2023, in the Council Chambers. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with employee associations, as well as potential litigation and personnel matters. No public action is scheduled.

• Closed session to confer with labor negotiator regarding Executive Management, Confidential Employees, Alhambra Management Employees Association, and Alhambra City Employees' Association
• Closed session may also cover real property negotiations, potential litigation, and personnel matters

The City Council met for a special meeting consisting of a closed session. No substantive decisions or public actions were recorded before the meeting adjourned.

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will review six items, including three consent calendar approvals for a home addition, commercial alterations, and window replacements, and three discussion items for new or modified residences. All items have recommended approval, with conditions on some. The meeting is a regular session with public comment period.

• 2221 Hitchcock Drive: one-story addition to single-family residence, recommended approval
• 1211 East Valley Boulevard: exterior alterations to commercial building for First Bank, recommended approval
• 508 North Second Street: window replacements for apartment building, recommended approval
• 320 North Third Street: new one-story residence and addition, approval conditioned on updated materials board
• 204 Palatine Drive: new two-story residence with detached garage, approval conditioned on MWELO landscape documents

City Council

The City Council convened for a special meeting consisting entirely of a closed session. No public decisions were made or voted upon during this meeting.

City Council

The Alhambra City Council and related financing authorities are holding a joint special meeting to consider adopting the two-year budget for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, including a one-time transfer to increase the General Fund Emergency Reserve from 11.6% to 15.9%. They will also hold a public hearing on the FY 2023-2024 appropriation limit, set at $182,631,376, and consider transferring approximately 0.29 acres of landlocked Story Park land to six adjacent residential properties. The agenda includes a presentation on the Alhambra Community Transit (ACT) bus route and ridership study.

• Adoption of FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 budget and Capital Improvement Plan for 2023-2028
• FY 2023-2024 appropriation limit set at $182,631,376
• Transfer of 0.29 acres of Story Park land to six adjacent properties at 301-327 North Story Place
• Zone change for transferred land from OS (Open Space) to R-1 (Single-Family Residential)
• Commendations for Environmental Scholarship Award recipients

The City Council approved the annual budgets and Capital Improvement Plan for the City and several associated authorities. The council also established the FY 2023-24 appropriation limit and amended the General Fund Reserve Policy.

• Approved Budget for FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 and Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2023-24 through 2027-28 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R2M23-30 to amend the General Fund Reserve Policy (5-0)
• Approved respective budget portions for Golf Course Clubhouse Corp, ACIC, APA, AFFA, and PFA via Joint Minute Order No. M2M23-1000 (5-0)
• Established FY 2023-24 Appropriation Limit at $182,631,376 (5-0)
• Approved annual adjustment factors for appropriation limit: per capita income change +4.44% and City population change -.37% (5-0)
• Waived further reading of all ordinances on the public agenda (5-0)

Arts & Cultural Events Commission

The Arts & Cultural Events Commission will elect a president and vice president for the 2023-2024 term, approve minutes from April and May meetings, and discuss Alhambra district art projects. The agenda includes routine items and public comment; no major decisions or contracts are listed.

• Election of President and Vice President for 2023-2024 term
• Approval of April 19, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Approval of May 11, 2023 special meeting minutes
• Discussion of Alhambra District Art Projects
• Public communication (5-minute limit per speaker)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed several development applications and a zoning update presentation. The body voted to deny a request for a remote commercial kitchen facility at 1117 East Main Street due to parking and zoning concerns.

• Denial of Planned Development Permit PD-23-41 and Variance VAR-23-12 for 1117 East Main Street
• Presentation on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update project
• Approval of Minutes from the June 5, 2023, Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission adopted a resolution to deny a planned development permit and variance for a remote commercial kitchen facility. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 5, 2023, meeting and received a report on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update.

• Adopted Resolution 23-11 denying Planned Development Permit PD-23-41 and Variance VAR-23-12 for a commercial kitchen at 1117 East Main Street (5-0-1-4)
• Approved minutes of the June 5, 2023, Regular Meeting (5-0-1-4)

Youth Commission

The June 13, 2023 regular meeting of the Alhambra Youth Commission has been cancelled by the Parks and Recreation Supervisor. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled per Parks and Recreation Supervisor order
• Next meeting: July 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Youth Commission

The Alhambra Youth Commission is holding a regular meeting with only procedural items: roll call, flag salute, approval of minutes from April 11, 2023, staff report, oral communications, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April 11, 2023 regular meeting

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will review several design applications, including a new multi-family residential development at 317 North First Street, a home addition at 211 South Cordova Street, and two commercial signage requests. The board will also approve minutes from the May 23 meeting. The Cordova Street project is recommended for continuance to allow for redesign of materials.

• New multi-family residential development at 317 North First Street (applicant Eric Tsang) – recommended for approval with MWELO compliance condition
• Addition and exterior alterations to single-family residence at 211 South Cordova Street – recommended for continuance for redesign
• New wall signage for 'PROJECT CCG' at 39 South Garfield Avenue – recommended for approval
• New wall signage for Bank of Montreal at 855 West Valley Boulevard – recommended for approval
• Approval of May 23, 2023 meeting minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Alhambra Public Library Board of Trustees scheduled for June 13, 2023, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for July 11, 2023.

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for June 12, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for June 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for June 26, 2023

City Council

The Alhambra City Council is holding a special meeting on June 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (two matters) and significant exposure to litigation (one matter), as well as potential personnel and labor negotiations. The meeting will reconvene for a report from the City Attorney if required, then adjourn.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (2 matters) and significant exposure to litigation (1 matter)
• Closed session may also cover real property negotiations, personnel, and labor negotiations
• City Attorney to make Brown Act announcements before closed session
• Reconvene and City Attorney report on closed session if required

The City Council met via videoconference for a special meeting. The session was used to confer with the City Attorney in closed session regarding anticipated litigation. No public decisions were recorded.

• Entered closed session to discuss two matters regarding initiation of litigation and one matter regarding significant exposure to litigation

Parks & Recreation Board

The Alhambra Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and hear reports. The main items are a discussion of the Tree City USA designation and an oral report on a table tennis facility request. The public may address the commission on these or other recreation-related topics.

• Tree City USA discussion
• Table tennis facility request (oral report)
• Approval of May 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• News & Events update

HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee

The June 6, 2023 regular meeting of the Alhambra Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 1, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled per committee secretary
• Next meeting set for August 1, 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission denied a permit for a remote commercial kitchen at 1117 East Main Street. A permit for a medical office at 1127 South Fremont Avenue was approved, while a Dollar Tree application was continued to a later date.

• Denied Planned Development Permit PD-23-41 and Variance VAR-23-12 for a commercial kitchen at 1117 East Main Street (7-1)
• Approved Planned Development Permit PD-23-49 for a medical office at 1127 South Fremont Avenue, Unit C (7-1)
• Continued Planned Development Permit PD-22-37 and Variance VAR-22-09 for a Dollar Tree at 69 East Main Street to a date uncertain (7-0)
• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved motion to re-order agenda to move public hearings before discussion items (8-0)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider seven items, including five consent-calendar approvals for residential garage conversions, window replacements, and exterior alterations. Two discussion items require board action: exterior alterations to the Starbucks at 1800 West Valley Boulevard and a new two-story home at 2576 Loma Vista Drive, both recommended for approval with conditions. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the May 9 meeting.

• 1800 West Valley Boulevard: Starbucks exterior alterations, approval recommended with conditions on wood cladding and MWELO compliance
• 2576 Loma Vista Drive: new two-story single-family residence, approval recommended with conditions on front elevation modulation and MWELO
• 2300 Hathaway Avenue: garage conversion to tandem parking garage, approval recommended
• 2412 El Paseo: window replacement, approval recommended
• 1617 Geranio Drive: legalization of exterior alterations, approval recommended

City Council

The City Council approved several contracts for city operations, including fuel tracking software and financial management maintenance. The council also authorized a stormwater capture feasibility study and accepted a street easement for sidewalk access.

• Approved $1,426.17 refund of special event permit fees to Asian Americans Advancing Justice (5-0)
• Awarded Craftwater Engineering Inc. contract for Story Park Stormwater Capture Project feasibility study not to exceed $99,946.00 (5-0)
• Awarded Fuel Serv $125,568.13 for fuel tracking hardware and software at Police Department and City Yard (5-0)
• Accepted 5-foot street easement for 1318 and 1322 W. Alhambra Road (5-0)
• Approved MOA for Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Management with 18 agencies and San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (5-0)
• Accepted completion of Longden Well No. 2 Temporary Pump Rental for $88,971.00 (5-0)
• Accepted completion of Longden Well No. 2 Motor Replacement for $222,442.23 (5-0)
• Awarded Tyler Technologies, Inc. contract for financial software maintenance not to exceed $71,000 (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Alhambra City Council, held at 5:00 p.m. on May 22, 2023. The only substantive item is a closed session where the Council will confer with the City Attorney and real property and labor negotiators on anticipated litigation, potential or existing litigation, personnel matters, and labor negotiations. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items listed.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 matter) under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
• Closed session: conference with real property negotiator, City Attorney on litigation, personnel (Govt. Code 54957), and labor negotiators

The City Council convened for a special meeting to enter closed session for a conference with legal counsel regarding one matter of anticipated litigation. No public decisions were recorded.

Arts & Cultural Events Commission

The Alhambra Arts & Cultural Events Commission will elect a president and vice president for the 2023-24 term and approve the April 19, 2023 meeting minutes. The commission will also discuss Alhambra District Art Projects and receive a staff report. Public comments are welcome on items not on the agenda.

• Election of President and Vice-President for 2023-2024 term
• Approval of April 19, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of Alhambra District Art Projects
• Staff report
• Public communication period (5-minute limit)

Planning Commission

The Commission approved a home addition at 523 South Marguerita Avenue and re-zoned several parking parcels to residential or industrial uses. A proposal for a self-storage facility at 2121 Orange Street was continued to a later date for further revisions.

• Approved home addition at 523 South Marguerita Avenue (7-0-0-3)
• Continued self-storage facility project at 2121 Orange Street (6-0-0-1-3)
• Re-zoned 25 North Granada Ave and 807 East Main St from Parking to Residential Medium Density (4-3-0-3)
• Re-zoned 1212 East Main Street from Parking to Residential Low Density (7-0-0-3)
• Re-zoned 3201 Mission Road from Parking to Industrial (5-2-0-3)
• Re-zoned APN 5291-026-021 and APN 5342-033-026 from Parking to Industrial (7-0-0-3)
• Re-zoned 1408 7th Street from Parking to Residential Medium Density (6-1-0-3)
• Re-zoned 5 South Valencia St and APN 5436-006-006 from Parking to Residential Low Density (6-1-0-3 each)

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Environmental Sustainability Commission will vote on January meeting minutes, hear updates on sustainability plans, turf rebates, organics recycling, and stormwater projects, and receive a stormwater regulations presentation. They will also discuss drafting a stronger tree ordinance, a closed-loop compost program with donations, and encouraging refill stores in Alhambra.

• Approve 1-12-23 meeting minutes
• Update on Sustainability Plan (awarded to ESA) and Bike/Pedestrian Plan
• Stormwater 101 presentation by Deputy Director David Dolphin
• Discussion: draft stronger tree ordinance with native plant resources
• Discussion: closed-loop compost and inviting LA Compost to Farmers Market

Youth Commission

The Alhambra Youth Commission is holding a regular meeting with only procedural items: roll call, flag salute, approval of minutes from April 11, 2023, and adjournment. No substantive discussions, proposals, or votes on policies, programs, or expenditures are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of April 11, 2023

Library Board of Trustees

The Alhambra Public Library Board of Trustees has a regular meeting scheduled for May 9, 2023. The provided notice contains only the meeting time and location details.

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Alhambra City Council with no public action items. The council will enter closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (one matter) and possibly other confidential items, then reconvene for any required reports. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 matter)
• Closed session may include real property negotiations, personnel, and labor negotiations
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 111 South First Street, Alhambra, CA

The City Council convened for a special meeting to enter a closed session. No public decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The Alhambra City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple contract awards, including engineering design for water main replacement, inspection services for street rehabilitation, and a summer food service program. They will also receive an informational update on new housing laws and consider a letter of support for digital equity.

• Award contract to Onward Engineering for water main replacement design on Halstead Circle, Hidalgo Avenue, and Main Street, not to exceed $78,913
• Award contract to Z&K Consultants Inc. for construction inspection of FY 2021-2022 SB1 Street Rehabilitation, not to exceed $78,888
• Award contract to Unity Meals for 2023 Summer Food Service Program, $88,788
• Authorize bids for carbon media for Ground Water Treatment Plant, cement mixer truck, and Police Department roofing
• Receive update on new housing laws

The City Council authorized several bid notices for public works projects, including a police department roof and a cement mixer truck. The Council also awarded engineering and inspection contracts for water main and street rehabilitation projects. Additionally, the body approved a letter of support for Digital Equity.

• Approved letter of support for Digital Equity (5-0)
• Authorized bid notice for Ground Water Treatment Plant carbon media (5-0)
• Authorized bid notice for one cement mixer truck (5-0)
• Authorized bid notice for Police Department building roofing project (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for water and sewer SCADA maintenance services (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for FY 2023-2024 SB1 Street Rehabilitation design services (5-0)
• Awarded $78,913 contract to Onward Engineering for water main replacement project (5-0)
• Awarded $78,888 contract to Z&K Consultants Inc. for FY 2021-2022 SB1 street inspection (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Alhambra Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from April 6, 2023, and receive reports on Tree City USA and a table tennis oral update. The agenda also includes news and events, plus opportunities for public oral communications.

• Approval of minutes from the April 6, 2023 regular meeting
• Discussion of Tree City USA designation
• Oral report on table tennis program
• News & Events update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission granted a one-year extension for a residential condominium project on South Sierra Vista Avenue. The commission also approved a specific landscaping requirement for the RM zone as part of a zoning code update.

• Approved one-year extension to June 7, 2024, for Tentative Tract Map TTM-20-02 (18-unit residential condominium complex at 749, 753, and 801 South Sierra Vista Avenue) (8-0-0-2)
• Approved requirement in the RM zone for 50% of required common open space to be planted with hardscape and/or softscape and visible from public right-of-way (5-3-0-2)
• Approved minutes of the April 17, 2023, Regular Meeting (5-0-3-2)
• Tabled discussion on Zone Changes/General Plan Amendments and Standards for Specific Land Uses to the next regular meeting (Voice Vote)

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will consider four consent calendar items, including a metal roof replacement at 1000 Benito Avenue, exterior alterations to a commercial building at 1100 East Main Street, and a first- and second-story addition at 523 Marguerita Avenue. Staff recommends approval for all three projects. The board will also approve the minutes from the April 11, 2023 meeting.

• 1000 Benito Avenue: metal roof replacement on single-family residence, recommended for approval
• 1100 East Main Street: exterior alterations to commercial building, recommended for approval
• 523 Marguerita Avenue: first- and second-story addition to single-family residence, recommended for approval
• Approval of April 11, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will consider appropriating $25 million in state grant funds for the construction of a new community center, along with other routine items on the consent agenda. The meeting also includes a State of the City address and recognition of outgoing commission members.

• Appropriate $25,000,000 grant for Alhambra Community Center construction
• Approve Chief of Police contract for Garrett Kennedy, effective May 11, 2023
• Approve $240,000 contract with Alhambra Chamber of Commerce for FY 2023-25
• Approve $4,500,000 budget appropriation for Chapel Avenue affordable housing project (44 units)
• Award $710,879 contract to GRBCON Inc. for Main Street sewer main replacement

The City Council approved $25 million in grant funds for the construction of the Alhambra Community Center and appointed a project sub-committee. The Council also appointed Garrett Kennedy as Chief of Police and approved several infrastructure and housing contracts.

• Appropriated $25,000,000 for Alhambra Community Center construction (4-0)
• Appointed Vice Mayor Maza and Mayor Andrade-Stadler to Community Center Sub-Committee (4-0)
• Approved employment agreement designating Garrett Kennedy as Chief of Police effective May 11, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved contract with Alhambra Chamber of Commerce not to exceed $120,000 per year for FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 (4-0)
• Approved $4,500,000 budget appropriation from Housing Asset Fund for Chapel Avenue affordable housing project (4-0)
• Awarded contract to PB Loader for one 10-yard dump truck not to exceed $287,551.85 (4-0)
• Awarded contract to GRBCON Inc. for Main Street Sewer Replacement Project not to exceed $710,879.00 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council convened for a special meeting to enter a closed session for a conference with legal counsel regarding one matter of anticipated litigation. No public decisions were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the April 3, 2023 meeting. The commission also reviewed a presentation on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update and voted on several specific comments regarding development standards.

• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Directed staff to research green space development standards and definitions (Voice Vote)
• Approved Comment #40 with staff recommendation (Voice Vote)
• Approved Comment #41 with staff recommendation (Voice Vote)
• Approved Comment #42 with staff recommendation (Voice Vote)

City Council

The Alhambra City Council is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the 2023 Draft Strategic Plan, which outlines six goals including public safety, infrastructure, economic development, transparency, sustainability, and housing. The Council will also consider adopting Resolution R2M23-21, which establishes a Citywide Governance Policy for elected officials, emphasizing citywide service and equitable resource allocation. The meeting is a strategic planning session with the City Manager and department heads.

• Review of 2023 Draft Strategic Plan with six goals
• Adoption of Resolution R2M23-21 for Citywide Governance Policy
• Discussion of implementation plan and metrics for the Strategic Plan
• Strategic planning session with facilitator William Kelly

HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee

The Alhambra Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee will receive public input on the draft 2023-24 Annual Action Plan, which outlines proposed uses of federal CDBG and HOME funds. The committee will also receive and file February 2023 progress reports on senior case management, code enforcement, fair housing, and housing rehabilitation programs. The meeting is a step before a City Council public hearing scheduled for May 8, 2023.

• Draft 2023-24 Action Plan for HUD funds presented for public input before May 8 City Council hearing
• February 2023 progress reports: 78 senior case management clients served, 4,155 meals delivered
• Code Enforcement investigated 165 complaints in February; 34 confirmed health & safety issues
• Housing Rights Center served 43 clients in the third quarter, with rent increases the most common issue
• HOME Major Rehabilitation: 4 projects in process, 3 completed; CDBG Minor Rehabilitation: 4 in process, 3 completed

Youth Commission

The Alhambra Youth Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from September 2022 and receive a staff report. The main discussion item is an update on the Youth Summit. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2022
• Discussion regarding the Youth Summit – update
• Oral communications from the public
• Commission orals

Library Board of Trustees

The provided document is a formal notice of a scheduled meeting. It does not contain specific discussion items or decisions for the agenda.

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will discuss proposed federal and state firearm regulations and consider a resolution denouncing antisemitism. The consent agenda includes accepting grants, approving project completions, extending contracts for homeless services, and awarding a sustainability plan contract.

• Discussion of proposed federal and state firearm regulations and possible letters of support
• Resolution denouncing antisemitism (R2M23-20)
• Accept $5,740 grant from California State Library for summer lunch program
• Adopt resolution for FY 2023-2024 road repair projects (SB1) with $2,042,287 in funds
• Award contract to Environmental Science Associates for sustainability plan up to $667,807

The City Council adopted a resolution denouncing antisemitism and supported several state and federal firearm regulation bills. The Council also approved a $667,807 contract for a Comprehensive Environmental Sustainability Plan and extended a homeless outreach services contract for five years.

• Adopted Resolution No. R2M23-20 denouncing antisemitism (4-0)
• Supported letters in favor of all firearm legislation in staff report, including AB 733 and AB 1638 (4-0)
• Awarded $667,807 contract to Environmental Science Associates for a Comprehensive Environmental Sustainability Plan (4-0)
• Extended L.A. CADA homeless services contract for 5 years at $250,000/year daytime and $176,000/year night/weekend (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R2M23-17 for FY 2023-24 SB1 road repair projects (4-0)
• Approved $5,740 California State Library grant for summer lunch programs (4-0)
• Approved Side Letter agreements for Police Dispatch Association and Police Officers' Association (4-0)
• Accepted completion of Mission Road Sewer project at $879,401.90 and Well No. 14 Pump project at $125,994.00 (4-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Alhambra City Council with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and labor negotiations with the Alhambra Fire Department Management Association and the Alhambra Fire Fighters' Association. The council will also hear a report from the city attorney on any closed-session actions. No public decisions or votes are scheduled on the agenda.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 matter)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Alhambra Fire Department Management Association and Alhambra Fire Fighters' Association
• City attorney announcement and report on closed session

The City Council convened for a special meeting consisting of a closed session. No substantive public decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Alhambra Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and make a recommendation to change the day and time of its regular meetings. The agenda also includes the election of officers for president and vice-president, and recognition as a Tree City USA. Other items are routine approvals and updates.

• Discussion and recommendation to change day and time of Parks and Recreation Commission meetings
• Election of officers (President and Vice-President)
• Tree City USA recognition
• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Alhambra City Council is holding a special meeting in the form of a Vacancy Education Bus Tour, led by the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, to discuss current and potential uses of vacant properties. The tour stops at several locations, and the public may join if space allows or caravan to the sites.

• Bus tour of vacant properties including Rioni Building at 247 E. Main Street
• Stop at Valley Court Building at 2 E. Valley Boulevard
• Stop at Cakelly Plaza at 555 W. Main Street
• Stop at Plaza on Main at 369 W. Main Street
• Discussion of current/potential uses of vacant properties

HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee

The Alhambra Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee will receive and file February 2023 progress reports on senior services, code enforcement, fair housing, and housing programs. Staff will present an overview of the draft 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, and comments will be forwarded to the City Council for a public hearing on May 8, 2023. The meeting also includes approval of March 7, 2023 minutes and staff updates on ethics training.

• Draft 2023-24 Annual Action Plan overview and public comment for May 8 hearing
• February 2023: 78 senior case management clients, 4,155 meals delivered
• Code Enforcement: 165 complaints investigated, 34 confirmed health & safety issues
• Housing Rights Center served 43 clients; top issue rent increases (15 cases)
• HOME Major Rehabilitation: 4 in process, 3 completed; CDBG Minor: 4 in process, 3 completed

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a lot merger to combine three parcels for the Chinatown Service Center project. The commission also elected its 2023-2024 officers and approved the March 20, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved Lot Merger LOTM-22-01 for 726 East Main Street, 17 South Cordova Street, and 21 South Cordova Street (8-1-0-1)
• Elected Noya Wang as President (Voice Vote)
• Elected Eric Garcia as Vice President (Voice Vote)
• Elected Director of Community Development as Secretary (Voice Vote)
• Approved March 20, 2023, meeting minutes (8-0-1-1)
• Approved Comment #38 regarding Comprehensive Zoning Code Update (5-4-0-1)
• Approved re-ordering the agenda to move public hearing items before discussion items (9-0-0-1)

City Council

The Alhambra City Council is holding a special meeting for a strategic planning session with the City Manager, department heads, and a facilitator. They will discuss survey results and set tentative goal definitions and priorities. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Strategic planning session with facilitator William R. Kelly of Kelly Associates Management Group
• Discussion of Councilmembers' SWOT Analysis Survey results
• Discussion of Community Satisfaction Survey
• Setting tentative goal definitions and priorities

City Council

The Alhambra City Council is meeting to make annual appointments to city boards and commissions, and to consider several contracts and amendments, including a water main replacement project, sewer rehabilitation, electrical upgrades, and a city manager contract amendment. The agenda also includes accepting grants, adjusting campaign contribution limits, and approving a tract map for a condominium conversion.

• Annual appointments to boards and commissions for 2023-2024
• Amendment to City Manager Jessica Binnquist's contract to eliminate vacation accrual cap
• Award contract to Dominguez General Engineering for water main replacement on Westminster, Orange Grove, and Concord Avenues ($2,630,000)
• Award contract to Bonadiman Water Inc. for sewer main rehabilitation at Lift Station No. 3 ($289,050)
• Resolution to adjust campaign contribution limit from $250 to $280

The City Council approved a $25 million grant for the construction of the Alhambra Community Center. The council also awarded several infrastructure contracts for water and sewer projects and updated the city's campaign contribution limit.

• Approved $25M grant for Alhambra Community Center construction
• Awarded $2.63M water main replacement contract to Dominguez General Engineering, Inc.
• Awarded $289,050 sewer main rehabilitation contract to Bonadiman Water Inc.
• Awarded $359,552 electrical upgrading contract for Well No. 9 to Faith Electric LLC
• Adjusted campaign contribution limit from $250 to $280 (Resolution No. R2M23-16)
• Approved removing the vacation accrual cap for City Manager Jessica Binnquist
• Approved Tract Map No. 83797 for a 6-unit residential condominium at 727 South Sierra Vista Avenue
• Awarded $295,935 police department access control system contract to MVP Security Systems, Inc.

City Council

The Alhambra City Council is holding a special meeting to move into closed session. The council will discuss anticipated litigation and labor negotiations with multiple employee associations. No public action items are on the agenda.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 matter)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with multiple employee associations
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 111 South First Street, Alhambra

The City Council reconvened from closed session to receive a report on the Ratkovich lawsuit. The City Attorney stated the trial court judge denied the writ and the City prevailed on all arguments pertaining to it. The Attorney noted the Housing Accountability Act did not apply and the City Council was correct to deny the project.

Planning Commission

The Commission approved a one-year extension for a nine-unit condominium project at 209 North Monterey Street. Members also voted on multiple zoning code updates regarding permit requirements for businesses and parking ratios. Several zoning comments were approved, while others were tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved one-year extension to April 5, 2024, for Tentative Tract Map TT 083279 (9-0-0-1)
• Approved Minor Use Permit (MUP) requirement for Veterinary Services in CMU zone (Voice Vote)
• Approved MUP requirement for Custom Manufacturing and Small Food & Beverage Manufacturing in CMU zone (Voice Vote)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) requirement for Personal Storage in CMU zone (Voice Vote)
• Approved MUP requirement for Veterinary, Custom Manufacturing, and Small Food & Beverage Manufacturing in CMU, EMC, and CBD zones (Voice Vote)
• Approved elimination of the RC Overlay (Voice Vote)
• Approved 1:250 off-street parking ratio for food service gross floor area (Voice Vote)
• Approved exempting outdoor dining areas up to 50% of restaurant gross floor area from parking requirements (Voice Vote)

Arts & Cultural Events Commission

The Arts & Cultural Events Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from its January 18, 2023 meeting and discuss the Alhambra District Art Projects. The agenda also includes a staff report, public communication, and committee communication. The meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. in Conference Room A at Alhambra City Hall.

• Approval of January 18, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of Alhambra District Art Projects, including muralist selection for District 4, public art locations for District 2, budget for District 1 art installation, and youth art contest for District 5 electricity boxes
• Staff report on recent events (2022 Holiday Home Decorating Contest, 2023 Tournament of Roses Parade) and upcoming events (Lunar New Year, Bunny Hop, Arbor Day)

Youth Commission

The Alhambra Youth Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from September 13, 2022, receive a staff report, and discuss an update on the Youth Summit. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker, and the commission cannot act on items not on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2022
• Discussion regarding the Youth Summit – update
• Staff report from Parks & Recreation
• Oral communications from the public
• Commission orals

Library Board of Trustees

The Alhambra Public Library Board of Trustees has scheduled a regular meeting for March 14, 2023. The agenda was not provided in the notice.

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will review and vote on several design applications, including a second-story addition to a single-family home, a commercial building addition, and a roof replacement. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and consider consent calendar items for exterior alterations and a roof replacement.

• 2537 Loma Vista Drive: second-story addition to single-family residence, recommended for continuance for redesign
• 2834 West Main Street: new addition and exterior alteration to commercial building (Alhambra Playschool Inc), recommended for approval
• 528-530 South Marguerita Avenue: exterior alterations to multi-family residence, recommended for approval
• 1627 South Sierra Vista: roof replacement for multi-family residence, recommended for approval
• Consent calendar includes approval of February 14 and February 28, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Alhambra City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda of routine items, including re-advertising a sewer main replacement project in two phases, authorizing RFPs for a stormwater feasibility study and water main design, awarding a contract for crosswalk traffic control devices, and approving several other contracts and notices. The meeting also includes proclamations, certificates of service, and informational updates on the Chamber of Commerce and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Improvement Plan.

• Re-advertise Main Street, Fourth Street, and Mission Road Sewer Main Replacement Project – Phase 1, bids due March 30, 2023
• Authorize RFP for Story Park Stormwater Capture Project feasibility study
• Authorize RFP for water main replacement design on Halstead Circle, Hidalgo Avenue, and Main Street
• Award $94,796 contract to Stantec Consulting Services for ATP crosswalk traffic control devices
• Approve contract amendment with Republic Services to reinstate weekly bulky item sweep service

The City Council approved a contract amendment with Republic Services to bring back weekly bulky item sweeps to combat illegal dumping, which will result in increased residential and commercial rates. The Council also authorized several infrastructure RFPs and awarded a design contract for crosswalk traffic control devices.

• Approved reinstatement of weekly bulky item sweep service via Republic Services amendment (5-0)
• Awarded $94,796 contract to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for crosswalk traffic control design (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for Story Park Stormwater Capture Project feasibility study (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for water main replacement on Halstead Circle, Hidalgo Avenue, and Main Street (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for 2025-2029 Tournament of Roses Parade float design and build services (5-0)
• Authorized Notice Inviting Bids for Phase 1 of Main St, Fourth St, and Mission Rd sewer replacement (5-0)
• Authorized cancellation of Motorola RIPA module purchase agreement (5-0)
• Authorized Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for Fremont Ramp and Interchange Improvements (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Alhambra City Council held to move into closed session for three purposes: anticipated litigation, a performance evaluation of the City Manager, and labor negotiations with the Alhambra Police Dispatch Association. No public action items are on the agenda; the only public portion is the roll call, the City Clerk's report, and any required announcements by the City Attorney.

• Closed session: anticipated litigation (1 matter) under Govt. Code 54956.9(d)(4)
• Closed session: public employee performance evaluation of City Manager
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Alhambra Police Dispatch Association (negotiator: Mariam Ko, HR Director)

The City Council convened for a special meeting primarily to conduct a closed session. No public votes or substantive policy decisions were recorded in the open session.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The March 9, 2023 regular meeting of the Environmental Sustainability Commission is cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting set for May 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Transportation Commission

The Alhambra Transportation Commission will hear staff reports on traffic reviews for four locations requested by residents, covering intersection visibility, speeding, and school-zone concerns. The commission will provide direction on recommended improvements, which may include new signs, crosswalk repainting, and traffic calming measures. The meeting also includes an update on the city's Bike and Pedestrian Plan.

• Bike and Pedestrian Plan update by Alta Planning + Design
• Hellman Ave & 6th St: recommend new 'STOP AHEAD' signs, refreshed crosswalks, and red reflective posts on stop signs
• S 6th St between San Marino Ave and Shorb St: traffic calming review near Moorfield Pre-School
• Atlantic Blvd between Mission Rd and Commonwealth Ave: school sign and speeding review near Northrup Elementary
• Almansor St between Corto St and Los Higos St: traffic calming review for speeding concerns

HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee

The Alhambra Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee will receive and file January 2023 progress reports on senior case management, code enforcement, fair housing, and housing programs. The committee will also hear presentations on CDBG and HOME planning, senior services case management, and HOME/CDBG rehabilitation projects.

• Progress report: 78 case management clients served, 3,625 meals delivered, 611 phone calls made in January 2023
• Code Enforcement investigated 152 complaints; 145 referred to Housing Department programs
• HOME Major Rehabilitation: 4 in process, 2 completed; CDBG Minor Rehabilitation: 4 in process, 2 completed
• Presentation on CDBG and HOME planning
• Presentation by Janine Pinto on Senior Services Case Management

Planning Commission

The Alhambra Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for March 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Alhambra City Hall has been cancelled by order of the Planning Commission Secretary. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023, at the same time and location. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting of March 6, 2023 cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for March 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
• Meeting location: Alhambra City Hall, Council Chambers, 111 South First Street, Alhambra, CA

Parks & Recreation Board

The Alhambra Parks and Recreation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, covering roll call, approval of the prior meeting's minutes, and public comment periods. The only substantive item is a discussion of Tree City USA, a designation related to the city's urban forestry program.

• Discussion of Tree City USA designation
• Approval of minutes from February 2, 2023 regular meeting
• Public oral communications (5-minute limit per speaker)

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will hold a public hearing on a substantial amendment to its 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan, approving $2,063,172 in federal HOME-ARP funds for homeless services. The council will also consider routine consent items, including grants, contracts, and project completions.

• Public hearing on $2,063,172 HOME-ARP allocation for homeless services
• Accept $4,000 grant for library Stay & Play early literacy space
• Accept $20,000 donation for library summer reading program
• Approve $50,000 grant for advanced water meters
• Accept completion of Garfield Reservoir rehabilitation at $660,325.22

The City Council approved a substantial amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to allocate $2,063,172 for homeless support services. Other key actions included establishing fees for concealed carry weapon (CCW) permits and restructuring the Department of Finance.

• Approved $2,063,172 for homeless supportive services (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2M23-7 establishing administrative fees for CCW permits (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 for CCW permit processing services (5-0)
• Approved restructuring of Finance Department to create one Senior Accountant and two Account Clerk positions (5-0)
• Approved $1.42M contract extension for Alhambra City Jail operation with Allied Universal (5-0)
• Approved Parcel Map No. 84020 to subdivide property at 301 S. Atlantic Boulevard (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute amended agreement for Chapel Avenue affordable housing project (5-0)
• Accepted $4,000 grant and $20,000 donation for Civic Center Library (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Alhambra City Council with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss existing litigation, anticipated litigation, and labor negotiations. The council will also hear a report from the City Attorney after the closed session. No public action items are listed.

• Closed session on existing litigation: ELITE-TRC Alhambra Community LLC; ELITE-TRC North Parcel LLC; The Corner Company, LLC v. City of Alhambra; LASC Case No. 22STCP00217
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (1 matter)
• Closed session with labor negotiator re: Alhambra Police Non-Sworn Employees' Association

The City Council reconvened from a closed session where the City Attorney reported that a trial court judge denied a writ in the Ratkovich lawsuit. The attorney stated the City prevailed on all arguments pertaining to the writ and that the Council was correct to deny the project.

Planning Commission

The Alhambra Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-22-13) for a massage establishment at 288 West Valley Boulevard, Unit 108, within the Valley Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan zone. The commission will also receive an informational presentation on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update and consider approving minutes from prior meetings.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit CUP-22-13 to allow a massage establishment at 288 West Valley Boulevard, Unit 108
• Recommended action to adopt Resolution 23-04 approving CUP-22-13, with CEQA exemption under Section 15301
• Discussion item: fourth continuation of the eighth presentation on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from January 17 and February 6, 2023 meetings

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a massage business at 288 West Valley Boulevard. The Commission also voted on several specific recommendations and height limits as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update project.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP-22-13 for a massage establishment at 288 West Valley Boulevard (9-0-0-1)
• Approved maximum height of 5 stories and 55 feet in the I zone (Voice Vote)
• Approved zoning code update Comment #3 and #23 with Staff's recommendation (5-4-0-1)
• Approved zoning code update Comment #21 with Staff's recommendation (Voice Vote)
• Approved zoning code update Comment #22 with Staff's recommendation (Voice Vote)
• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0-2-1)

Arts & Cultural Events Commission

The Alhambra Arts and Cultural Events Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the January 18, 2023 minutes and discuss Alhambra District Art Projects. The agenda includes staff reports and public communication, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond these routine items.

• Approval of January 18, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of Alhambra District Art Projects
• Staff report on recent events (Holiday Home Decorating Contest, Tournament of Roses Parade, Lunar New Year, Bunny Hop, Arbor Day)
• Public communication period (5-minute limit per speaker)

Youth Commission

The Alhambra Youth Commission is holding a regular meeting via video conference. The main agenda items are approving the minutes from September 13, 2022, and receiving an update on the Youth Summit. The meeting is not physically open to the public, but participation is available via Zoom or phone.

• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2022
• Discussion regarding the Youth Summit – update
• Oral communications and commission orals

Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Alhambra Public Library Board of Trustees scheduled for February 14, 2023, has been canceled by the Board President. The next regular meeting will be held on March 14, 2023.

• Meeting canceled per order of Board President
• Next regular meeting scheduled for March 14, 2023

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will receive a mid-year budget review and vote on a resolution adopting budget adjustments for the current fiscal year. They will also hear presentations on air quality and the results of a community satisfaction survey. Several routine contracts and agreements are on the consent agenda, including a fire station remodel, police towing services, and emergency medical equipment.

• Adopt Resolution R2M23-10 for FY 2022-23 budget adjustments
• Award contract to Sanz Construction, Inc. for Alhambra Park Restroom Project ($342,930)
• Award contract to Stryker Sales, LLC for emergency medical equipment ($91,502)
• Authorize RFP for police towing and secure storage services
• Adopt resolution terminating local emergency declaration related to COVID-19

The City Council approved budget adjustments for fiscal year 2022-23 and terminated the local COVID-19 emergency declaration. The council also awarded several municipal contracts for park restrooms, medical equipment, and police towing services.

• Adopted Resolution No. R2M23-10 for FY 2022-23 Budget adjustments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R2M23-9 terminating the Local Emergency for COVID-19 (5-0)
• Awarded $342,930 contract to Sanz Construction, Inc. for Alhambra Park Restroom Project (5-0)
• Awarded contract up to $91,502 to Stryker Sales, LLC for emergency medical equipment (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for police towing and secure storage services (5-0)
• Authorized bid circulation for Fire Station 71 women's locker/bathroom remodel (5-0)
• Approved 5-year streetlight easement agreement with Southern California Edison (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R2M23-8 amending the Alhambra Police Management Association MOU (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Alhambra City Council, held February 13, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. The agenda consists solely of a closed session to discuss real estate negotiations for a downtown parking lot, potential litigation, personnel matters, and labor negotiations. No public action items are listed.

• Closed session: real property negotiation for 0.31-acre surface parking lot (APN 5337-026-907) between Main and Elgin Streets, with The Related Company of California, LLC
• Closed session: anticipated litigation (1 matter) under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
• Closed session: personnel matters under Govt. Code Section 54957
• Closed session: labor negotiations

The City Council convened a special meeting that consisted entirely of a closed session. No public actions were taken or decided during the open portion of the meeting.

HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee

The HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee will review and discuss a Substantial Amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan and the Alhambra HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, requesting $2,063,172 for activities benefiting homeless or at-risk individuals and families. The committee will also receive and file December 2022 progress reports from various city departments. The agenda includes approval of minutes from September and October 2022 meetings.

• Substantial Amendment to 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan and HOME-ARP Allocation Plan: $2,063,172 for homeless services
• December 2022 progress reports: 190 code enforcement complaints, 78 senior case management clients, 3,120 meals delivered
• Approval of minutes from September 6, 2022 and October 18, 2022 meetings
• Staff update: City meetings to return in-person starting March 2023
• 2022 CDBG Street Improvement Project to be listed as low priority in IDIS

Planning Commission

The Alhambra Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a beauty school at 200 West Main Street and a planned development permit for a four-unit apartment complex at 317 North First Street. The commission will also continue its review of the comprehensive zoning code update, discussing remaining comments and recommendations before making a final recommendation to the City Council.

• CUP-22-12: Beauty school at 200 West Main Street
• PD-22-24: Demolish 944 sq ft home, build 4-unit apartments at 317 North First Street
• Zoning code update: review of 35 remaining comments
• New zoning sections on ADUs, cannabis, affordable housing on religious sites
• Public comment on 35 North Marguerita Avenue property

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for a beauty school at 200 West Main Street. A proposal for a 4-unit apartment complex at 317 North First Street was continued for redesign. The Commission also approved several specific modifications to the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for beauty school at 200 West Main Street (8-0-0-1-1)
• Denied approval of 4-unit apartment complex at 317 North First Street (1-8-0-1)
• Continued 317 North First Street project for modified architectural design and open space plan (8-1-0-1)
• Approved Zoning Code Comment #12 modifying 'outdoor' subcategory to 'outdoor entertainment' (Voice Vote)
• Approved Zoning Code Comment #13 as recommended (Voice Vote)
• Directed Staff to review CMU zone uses and require MUP for uses currently requiring CUP (Voice Vote)
• Approved Zoning Code Comment #15 as recommended (Voice Vote)
• Approved Zoning Code Comment #16 with revised language regarding street or alley right-of-way (Voice Vote)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Alhambra Parks and Recreation Commission is holding its regular meeting. The agenda includes discussion of Tree City USA, department news and events, and public oral communications. No votes on specific projects or contracts are listed.

• Discussion of Tree City USA designation
• Approval of minutes from December 1, 2022 meeting
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will review and vote on several design applications, including a new Uniform Sign Program for a commercial building at 1801 West Valley Boulevard, a new fence at 1420 Front Street, and exterior alterations at 306 Orange Grove Avenue and 1318 Alhambra Road. The board will also consider consent calendar items, including approval of the January 10, 2023 minutes and a signage replacement at 55 South Raymond Avenue. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19.

• New Uniform Sign Program for 1801 West Valley Boulevard, with conditions to correct inconsistencies in signage allowances
• New fence at 1420 Front Street, with conditions on stucco finish, wrought iron details, and 18-inch setback
• Exterior alterations at 306 Orange Grove Avenue, with conditions to change trim color to white and revise roof plan
• Exterior alterations at 1318 Alhambra Road, with condition to define column material as matte finish
• Signage replacement at 55 South Raymond Avenue for Optum Health Services, recommended for approval

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will select and appoint a representative to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees, following the resignation of current Trustee Stephen Sham. The council will also approve appointments to external boards, receive the 2022 accomplishments report, and appoint councilmembers to a subcommittee for the Comprehensive Environmental Sustainability Plan.

• Approve $1,700,000 state grant for park projects including a pocket park at Hellman and Fremont
• Award contract to Patio Heaven for $69,725.29 for Alhambra Driving Range furniture
• Amend ARPA plan to reallocate funds: $293,842 for fire utility truck, $88,000 for police UPS, $481,942 for Almansor Court improvements
• Adopt resolution supporting good faith bargaining between Republic Services and its employees
• Notice inviting bids for electrical upgrading on Well No. 9 at 417 N. Granada Avenue

The City Council approved a $1.7 million state grant for park improvements and updated the police officers' MOU to increase salaries and benefits. The council also awarded several infrastructure contracts and appointed a resident to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District.

• Approved $1.7M state grant for pocket park, wi-fi, and EV charging stations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2M23-3 to increase police salaries and benefits (5-0)
• Appointed Henry Aviles to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District (5-0)
• Awarded $1,353,282 contract to Toro Enterprises Inc. for street improvements (5-0)
• Awarded $69,725.29 contract to Patio Heaven for driving range furniture (5-0)
• Approved amended ARPA plan to fund a fire utility truck and Almansor Court improvements (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmembers Maloney and Pérez to the Environmental Sustainability Plan subcommittee (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2M23-5 supporting peace for the people of the Republic of Artsakh (5-0)

City Council

The Alhambra City Council is holding a special meeting on January 23, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with two employee groups: Executive Management and Confidential Employees, and the Alhambra Police Management Association. The meeting will also include a roll call, a city clerk report on notice, and possible announcements from the city attorney. No other public business is listed.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiator Mariam Ko regarding Executive Management and Confidential Employees and Alhambra Police Management Association.
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 111 South First Street, Alhambra, CA.
• Public can participate via Zoom or phone; speaker remarks limited to 5 minutes.

The City Council met for a special meeting consisting entirely of a closed session. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

Arts & Cultural Events Commission

The Alhambra City Arts and Cultural Events Commission will hold a regular meeting via video conference, with items including approval of the November 16, 2022 minutes, discussion of Alhambra District Art Projects, a staff report, and public communication. The meeting is not physically open to the public due to COVID-19, but participation is available via Zoom or phone.

• Approval of November 16, 2022 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of Alhambra District Art Projects
• Staff report
• Public communication period

HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee

The Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee's special meeting scheduled for January 18, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled by the Committee Secretary. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this cancelled meeting.

• Special meeting cancelled (Notice No. N2M23-10)
• Next regular meeting scheduled for February 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Alhambra Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving minutes and granting a one-year extension for a previously approved Planned Development Permit to build a 3-story, 4-unit apartment complex at 1420 South 3rd Street. The main discussion item is the eighth presentation in a series on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, where the Commission will receive an informational report and provide input. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve minutes from December 19, 2022, and January 2, 2023 meetings
• Adopt Resolution 23-01 extending Planned Development Permit PD-21-12 to February 18, 2024, for a 4-unit apartment complex at 1420 S 3rd St
• Receive and file informational report on Comprehensive Zoning Code Update (eighth presentation)
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes via Zoom or phone

The Planning Commission approved a one-year extension for a 4-unit apartment project and adopted several specific changes to the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update. These changes include new permit requirements for multi-family housing in certain zones and updated height and floor area ratio standards.

• Approved one-year extension to Feb 18, 2024, for Planned Development Permit PD-21-12 at 1420 South 3rd Street (9-0-0-1)
• Required a Conditional Use Permit for multi-family residential uses in PO and I zones (Voice Vote)
• Adopted a uniform Floor Area Ratio (FAR) allowance of 0.40 (5-4-0-1)
• Limited maximum height allowance to 3-stories when RM and RH zoned uses are adjacent to RL zoned uses (6-3-0-1)
• Approved Dec 19, 2022 minutes with amendment to change 'dislike' to 'concern' (9-0-0-1)
• Approved Jan 2, 2023 minutes (8-0-1-1)
• Tabled Zoning Code Update comments #3 and #23 for further staff analysis

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Alhambra Environmental Sustainability Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 12, 2023, via Zoom. They will vote to approve the November 10, 2022 minutes, receive updates on the Sustainability Plan, turf replacement rebate, Pedestrian and Bike Plan, and leaf blower ban, and hear a presentation from the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments on the Efficient San Gabriel Valley (eSGV) program, which offers free energy efficiency reviews. Public comment and commission communication are also scheduled.

• Approve minutes from November 10, 2022 meeting
• Update on Sustainability Plan: RFP deadline extended to February 9, 2023; contract award tentatively March 13, 2023
• Update on Turf Replacement Rebate program
• Update on Pedestrian and Bike Plan
• Update on Leaf Blower Ban

Transportation Commission

The Alhambra Transportation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for January 11, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for March 8, 2023, at Alhambra City Hall Conference Room A, 111 S. First Street. No agenda items were discussed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: March 8, 2023, 7:00 p.m., Alhambra City Hall Conference Room A

Youth Commission

The January 10, 2023 regular meeting of the Alhambra Youth Commission has been cancelled by the Youth Commission Recreation Supervisor. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. This notice contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for February 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting via Zoom to review and vote on several design-related applications, including a new Uniform Sign Program for a commercial building, a new fence for a single-family residence, and exterior alterations to another residence. The meeting also includes approval of the December 13, 2022 minutes and a consent item for signage refacing at an animal hospital. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes.

• 25 West Mission Road: refacing signage for Mission Animal Hospital (approval recommended)
• 1801 West Valley Boulevard: new Uniform Sign Program for commercial building (approval with conditions)
• 1420 Front Street: new fence for single-family residence (approval with conditions)
• 306 Orange Grove Avenue: exterior alterations to single-family residence (approval with conditions)

Library Board of Trustees

The Alhambra Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting via Zoom on January 10, 2023. The agenda includes discussion of the 2023 meeting schedule and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of 2023 meeting schedule
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

City Council

The Alhambra City Council is meeting to decide on several routine and notable items, including a $1,031,582 five-year contract with Axon Enterprises for police safety equipment, acceptance of a $600,000 grant for Alhambra Park restroom renovations, and a discussion on possible restrictions for 'safe and sane' fireworks. The agenda also includes appointments, bid authorizations for water main replacement and software systems, and a land acknowledgment statement.

• Award $1,031,582 contract to Axon Enterprises for Officer Safety Plan 7 (police cameras, tasers, software)
• Accept $600,000 Measure A grant from LA County for Alhambra Park restroom renovation
• Discuss restrictions on 'safe and sane' fireworks use (no current AMC restrictions)
• Authorize bids for water main replacement on Westminster, Orange Grove, and Concord Avenues
• Approve land acknowledgment honoring Gabrielino/Tongva peoples before Council meetings

The City Council approved a five-year contract for police safety equipment and a verbal land acknowledgment for meetings. Several infrastructure bids and grants were approved, while discussions on fireworks and board appointments were tabled or left without action.

• Approved $1,031,582 five-year contract with Axon Enterprises for Officer Safety Plan 7
• Approved verbal Land Acknowledgment statement for City Council meetings
• Accepted $600,000 grant from LA County Regional Park and Open Space District for Alhambra Park restrooms
• Approved $126,948.69 contract with Rush Truck Center Ceres for a 7-yard dump truck
• Approved $81,500 contract with Advanced Truck Body & Equipment Co. for a utility service body truck
• Approved $49,600 contract amendment for Hunsaker & Associates Irvine Inc. for sewer main replacement design
• Adopted Resolution No. R2M23-1 to continue teleconference accessibility for public meetings
• Tabled appointment to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District

City Council

The Alhambra City Council is holding a special meeting on January 9, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. The agenda consists solely of a closed session to discuss existing litigation (Anthony Jones v. City of Alhambra), anticipated litigation, and labor negotiations with the Alhambra Police Officers' Association. No public action items are listed; the meeting is procedural and will reconvene only if required to report on closed session actions.

• Closed session: existing litigation Anthony Jones v. City of Alhambra, LASC Case No. 19STCV11721
• Closed session: anticipated litigation (1 matter) under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Alhambra Police Officers' Association (negotiator Mariam Ko)
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 111 South First Street, Alhambra, CA

The City Council convened for a special meeting consisting entirely of a closed session. No public business was transacted and no public decisions were made.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Alhambra Parks and Recreation Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for January 5, 2023. The next regular meeting is set for February 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting cancelled for January 5, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for February 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee

The Alhambra Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee (HCDA) has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The cancellation was ordered by the Committee Secretary, and the notice was issued by Lucy Garcia, Assistant City Manager and HCDA Committee Secretary. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this meeting because it was cancelled.

• Regular meeting of January 3, 2023, cancelled
• Next regular meeting scheduled for February 7, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
• Notice issued by Lucy Garcia, Assistant City Manager and HCDA Committee Secretary
• Cancellation pursuant to order of Committee Secretary

Planning Commission

The Alhambra Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to review staff responses to 42 comments on the draft Comprehensive Zoning Code Update. The meeting is informational, with no public hearings or consent items. The commission will discuss proposed changes to residential, non-residential, and nonconforming use standards, and provide input to staff.

• Review of 42 comments on the draft Zoning Code Update, including residential uses in commercial zones
• Discussion of allowing ground-floor residential on Main Street with a Minor Use Permit
• Proposal to allow multifamily housing by-right in Professional Office and Industrial zones
• Consideration of setback continuation standards for nonconforming properties
• Discussion of objective design standards and shadow study thresholds

The Planning Commission reviewed several Zoning Code Update comments. It approved staff recommendations for parking and residential expansion standards but tabled decisions on East Main Street height limits and Floor Area Ratio metrics pending further staff analysis.

• Tabled recommendation on East Main Street corridor height limits to allow staff research on 2, 3, and 4-story options (7-2)
• Approved staff recommendation for Comment #4 (Voice Vote)
• Approved requirement for 1' additional residential side yard setback per floor or a 30-degree encroachment plane for Low Density Residential adjacency (Voice Vote)
• Tabled recommendation on Comment #7 to allow staff analysis of FAR metrics (Voice Vote)
• Tabled discussion on Comment #8 to the next meeting (Voice Vote)
• Approved staff recommendation for residential expansion parking standards (Comment #9) (Voice Vote)
• Approved staff recommendations for parking standards under Comments #10 and #11 (Voice Vote)