Alhambra public meetings in 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

The Alhambra Historic Preservation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Dec. 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The commission will reconvene on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall, Conference Room A, 111 South First Street.

Design Review Board

The regular meeting of the Alhambra Design Review Board scheduled for December 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2026.

City Council

The regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council scheduled for December 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2026.

Arts & Cultural Events Commission

The regular meeting of the Alhambra City Arts and Cultural Events Committee scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. in Conference Room A, 111 S. First Street, Alhambra, CA was cancelled. The cancellation notice was issued by the committee secretary on December 9, 2025. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. in the same location.

Planning Commission

The Alhambra Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Planned Development Permit and Tentative Tract Map for a 6-story, 60-unit condominium development at 110 South Chapel Avenue. The meeting will also include the approval of consent agenda minutes and a public comment period.

• Public hearing for Planned Development Permit PD-25-02 & Tentative Tract Map TTM-25-03
• Approval of November 17, 2025, Planning Commission minutes
• Approval of August 2, 2021, and July 19, 2021, Planning Commission minutes
• Public comment period (5 minutes per speaker)
• Meeting held via Zoom Webinar and in-person at City Hall

Library Board of Trustees

The Alhambra Public Library Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 was cancelled by the board president. The next regular meeting is set for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Youth Commission

The regular meeting of the Youth Commission scheduled for December 9, 2025, has been cancelled by the Youth Commission Liaison.

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will consider several design applications, including a 6‑story, 80,113 SF, 60‑unit multifamily development. Other items include fence, signage, and commercial tenant improvements. The board will also approve the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting.

• DRB-25-087 – 6‑story, 80,113 SF, 60‑unit multifamily development at 110 South Chapel Avenue – approved without conditions
• DRB-25-048 – front and side yard wall, fence, and pedestrian gates at 1500 West Hellman Avenue – approved without conditions
• DRB-25-107 – recessed entry door, trash enclosure, and roof screening for Qzone Billiards Hall at 1645 West Valley Boulevard, Unit A – approved without conditions
• DRB-25-121 – wall sign for Eat’s AYCE Sushi at 17 West Main Street – approved with conditions
• DRB-25-143 – commercial building signage and parking‑lot monument sign for UFC Gym at 412 East Main Street & 16 South Chapel Avenue – approved with conditions

The board approved the minutes from the November 25 meeting. It approved five development applications, two without conditions and three with specific conditions. All motions passed with a 4-0-0-1 vote.

• Approved minutes of Nov 25, 2025 meeting (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 1500 West Hellman Ave wall and fence (no conditions) (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 1645 West Valley Blvd Unit A recessed entry and signage (no conditions) (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 17 West Main St wall sign with condition to revise return depth (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 412 East Main St UFC Gym signage with paint‑color and callout corrections (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 110 South Chapel Ave 6‑story multifamily project with condition to correct sheet typo (4-0-0-1)

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will act on a consent agenda that includes routine items such as accepting a $33,500 donation for the library’s Summer Reading Program and awarding major construction contracts for the Alhambra Community Center up to $17,104,619. The agenda also contains approvals for a $450,000 water‑master‑plan engineering contract, a $64,000 earthwork contract for the Poppy Park project, an RFP for construction management of Sewer Lift Station No. 5, and acceptance of completed pedestrian‑signal and golf‑course sand‑replacement projects.

• Accept $33,500 donation from the Alhambra Public Library Foundation for the 2026 Summer Reading Program
• Award construction contracts for the Alhambra Community Center totaling up to $17,104,619
• Award a contract for professional engineering services to update the Water Master Plan, not to exceed $450,000
• Award a contract for earthwork and site demolition for the Poppy Park project, not to exceed $64,000
• Approve the distribution of a Request for Proposals for construction management and inspection services for Sewer Lift Station No. 5 replacement

The council accepted a $33,500 donation for the library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program and awarded multiple construction contracts, including $17.1 million for the Alhambra Community Center, $450,000 for water‑master‑plan engineering, and $64,000 for Poppy Park earthwork. It also approved an RFP for sewer lift‑station management, and accepted completion of the pedestrian‑signal and golf‑course sand‑replacement projects. Finally, the council authorized a feasibility study for a potential Business Improvement District.

• Accepted $33,500 donation for library summer reading program (unanimous)
• Awarded $17,104,619 contracts for Alhambra Community Center construction (unanimous)
• Awarded $450,000 contract to Civiltec Engineering for Water Master Plan update (unanimous)
• Awarded $64,000 contract to Precision Works for Poppy Park earthwork (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for construction management and inspection of Sewer Lift Station No. 5 (unanimous)
• Accepted completion of $170,920 pedestrian countdown signal project (unanimous)
• Accepted completion of $355,265.96 Alhambra Golf Course bunker sand replacement (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for feasibility study of a Business Improvement District (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Alhambra Parks and Recreation Commission will vote to approve the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting, noting that Commissioners Bañuelos, Nava and Perez will abstain. The commission will also discuss the Tree City USA designation. Additional agenda items include news and events, public oral communications, and commission orals before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of November 5, 2025 (Commissioners Bañuelos, Nava and Perez to abstain)
• Discussion of Tree City USA designation
• Public oral communications (Agenda item VI)
• Commission orals (Agenda item VII)

HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee

The Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for January 6, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: January 6, 2025
• Location: Conference Room A, Alhambra City Hall, 111 South First Street

Planning Commission

The Alhambra Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled because there was no business to consider. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Alhambra City Hall, 111 South First Street. No agenda items were presented for the cancelled meeting.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Alhambra Historic Preservation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room A of City Hall was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the same location. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this cancelled meeting.

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will approve the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting and consider a series of design applications. Items include a continued fence review at 1617 South Fremont Avenue, an approved wall sign at 33 West Main Street, and a sign program for 123 South Chapel Avenue approved with conditions that affect future tenant signage. Additional approvals cover exterior alterations at 736 South Garfield Avenue, signage and repaint at 1 East Main Street, a new addition at 308 East Shorb Street, a second unit construction at 1608 South Sierra Vista Avenue, and a demolition and new construction at 1840 South Fourth Street. The board also allows a brief public comment period before adjourning.

• DRB-25-153: New wall sign approved at 33 West Main Street (no conditions)
• DRB-25-128: Sign program approved with conditions at 123 South Chapel Avenue
• DRB-25-025: New 3,026 SF second unit with garage approved with conditions at 1608 South Sierra Vista Avenue
• DRB-25-137: New signage and exterior repaint approved with conditions at 1 East Main Street
• DRB-25-124: Fence design continued with recommendations at 1617 South Fremont Avenue

The board approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting and took action on eight applications. Approvals included a new wall sign, a mixed‑use building sign program with conditions, exterior alterations for a medical clinic, signage and repainting for a historic theater, a residential addition, and a new second unit with conditions. One fence application was continued for further design review, and the second‑unit project was approved with conditions after a split vote.

• Approved minutes of Oct 28, 2025 meeting (3-0-0-2)
• Continued fence application at 1617 South Fremont Ave with design considerations (3-0-0-2)
• Approved wall sign for Malabar Grill at 33 West Main St without conditions (3-0-0-2)
• Approved sign program for 123 South Chapel Ave with conditions (3-0-0-2)
• Approved exterior alterations for 736 South Garfield Ave medical clinic without conditions (3-0-0-2)
• Approved signage and repaint for Edwards Theater at 1 East Main St with conditions (3-0-0-2)
• Approved residential addition at 308 East Shorb St without conditions (3-0-0-2)
• Approved second‑unit project at 1608 South Sierra Vista Ave with conditions (2-1-0-2)

City Council

The regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council scheduled for November 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled as an adjourned regular meeting for December 8, 2025.

Arts & Cultural Events Commission

The Alhambra City Arts & Cultural Events Commission will discuss a public art proposal for Tam Studio located at 726 East Main Street. Members will also review community art ideas, approve four artists for the City Hall lobby gallery, and receive updates on upcoming community events and volunteer opportunities.

• Tam Studio public art proposal – 726 East Main Street
• District 3 historical mural rendering presented as community art idea
• Approval of Valerie Daval, Angel Barris, Lisa Hirata, and Franshesca Oliveras to exhibit in City Hall lobby gallery
• Invitation to commission members for the Alhambra Pumpkin Run (Oct 26 2025) and Veterans Day Commemoration (Nov 11 2025)
• Announcement that Holiday Home Decorating applications and Rose Parade Float Decorating volunteer list will be available next month

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two conditional use permits. These include a request for a restaurant to expand its alcohol license and a proposal to establish a dance studio in an office building.

• CUP-25-01: Request for 'Hengry' restaurant at 2718 West Valley Boulevard to upgrade to a Type 47 ABC license for distilled spirits
• CUP-25-03: Request to establish 'Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Alhambra' (3,095 sq ft) at 2121 Orange Street, Unit C
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 20, 2025, September 7, 2021, and August 16, 2021

The commission approved the minutes from three past meetings. It reordered the agenda to consider Item 5 before Item 4. It approved a conditional use permit for a dance studio at 2121 Orange Street, Unit C. It also approved a conditional use permit for an upgraded restaurant license at 2718 West Valley Boulevard, with one commissioner recused.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1‑3 (minutes) – vote 7‑0‑0‑2
• Approved agenda reordering to address Item 5 before Item 4 – vote 7‑0‑0‑2
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP‑25‑03 for Fred Astaire Dance Studios – vote 7‑0‑0‑2
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP‑25‑01 for Hengry restaurant – vote 6‑0‑1‑2 (recused Gardea)

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Environmental Sustainability Commission will review a staff update on the City's Sustainability Plan and discuss future action items. Active San Gabriel Valley will present information regarding project outreach for Burke Heritage Park and the Marengo Treatment Plant.

• Vote to approve May 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff update on the Sustainability Plan
• Discussion of action items for the next meeting
• Project information presentation on Burke Heritage Park and Marengo Treatment Plant outreach

Transportation Commission

The Alhambra Transportation Commission will approve the July 9, 2025 minutes, hold two public comment periods, and consider staff reports on a marked crosswalk at South Almansor Avenue and Park Street and a speed‑hump request on North Marguerita Avenue between Alhambra Road and Pine Street. The commission is asked to review the reports with the City Traffic Engineer, listen to public comment, and provide direction.

• Approval of the minutes of July 9, 2025
• Crosswalk review at South Almansor Avenue and Park Street
• Speed hump request at North Marguerita Avenue between Alhambra Road and Pine Street
• Public comment periods for non‑agendized items
• Adjournment

Library Board of Trustees

The Alhambra Public Library Board of Trustees cancelled its regular meeting set for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The board will reconvene at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. No agenda items were adopted or discussed at this cancelled meeting.

Youth Commission

The regular meeting of the Youth Commission scheduled for November 11, 2025, has been cancelled by the Youth Commission Liaison. The next meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2025.

Design Review Board

The regular meeting of the Alhambra Design Review Board scheduled for November 11, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2025.

City Council

The regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council scheduled for November 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is an adjourned regular meeting on December 8, 2025.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approval of the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes, with Commissioners Aviles, Nava and Yu abstaining. The board will review the Tree City USA designation. The meeting also includes routine items such as news updates, oral communications, and commission orals.

• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of October 1, 2025 (Aviles, Nava, Yu to abstain)
• Consideration of Tree City USA designation
• News & Events presentation
• Oral Communications segment
• Commission Orals segment

HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee

The Alhambra Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. was cancelled by the Committee Secretary. The next regular meeting will be held on December 2, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A of Alhambra City Hall, 111 South First Street.

• Nov 4, 2025 HCDA Committee meeting cancelled
• Next regular meeting set for Dec 2, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A, Alhambra City Hall (111 South First Street)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Alhambra Planning Commission scheduled for November 3, 2025, has been cancelled. The notice states there was no business to consider at this time.

City Council

The Alhambra City Council unanimously adjourned the regular meeting to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025. No other business was taken.

• Adjourn regular meeting to Dec 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will vote on routine approvals for several design applications, including new signage, wall graphics, and exterior alterations. All items are recommended for approval, with two projects for Handel’s Ice Cream approved with specific conditions. The board will also adopt the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting.

• Approve new wall signage and exterior graphics at 1401 South Garfield Ave (DRB-25-093)
• Approve new wall sign for Sushi Yu at 115 West Main St (DRB-25-086)
• Approve exterior alterations for a single‑family residence at 127 Westmont Dr (DRB-25-136)
• Approve exterior alterations for Handel’s Ice Cream at 1127 South Fremont Ave with conditions (DRB-25-120)
• Approve modifications to the Alhambra Retail Center Master Sign Program for Handel’s Ice Cream at 1127 South Fremont Ave (DRB-25-142)

The board approved the minutes of the October 14, 2025 meeting. It then approved six design applications for signage, window replacements, and exterior alterations, with four votes in favor, none against, and one absent member. All approvals were recorded with a 4-0-0-1 roll‑call vote.

• Approved minutes of October 14, 2025 meeting (4-0-0-1)
• Approved new wall signage at 1401 South Garfield Ave (no conditions) (4-0-0-1)
• Approved new wall sign and refaced blade at 115 West Main St (no conditions) (4-0-0-1)
• Approved new window and door at 127 Westmont Drive with wood‑frame and dark‑brown trim conditions (4-0-0-1)
• Approved exterior alterations at 807 Lindaraxa Park North with siding and trim color conditions (4-0-0-1)
• Approved exterior alterations for Handel's Ice Cream at 1127 South Fremont Ave with mural and awning material conditions (4-0-0-1)
• Approved signage modifications for Handel's Ice Cream at 1127 South Fremont Ave with placement and height conditions (4-0-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will discuss establishing new fees for historic preservation applications and awarding several service contracts. The body will also consider accepting a pedestrian and bicycle safety grant and approving bids for a sewer lift station replacement.

• Proposed new fees for Historic Preservation Applications (Resolution No. R2M25-42)
• Contract for HUD official reports to Veronica Tam and Associates not to exceed $80,100
• Office of Traffic Safety grant for pedestrian and bicycle safety in the amount of $46,635
• Notice Inviting Bids for Sewer Lift Station No. 5 Replacement Project at 913 Clay Court
• Contract extension for Alhambra Community Center project management services with Cowley Corbis

The council directed staff to reduce historic preservation fees by 50%, explore funding, bundle fees, cap applications, and present a new proposal in January 2026. It awarded a three‑year contract to Veronica Tam & Associates for HUD reporting services, up to $80,100, with all five members voting aye. The council adopted a resolution designating members to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District Boards. It accepted a grant for the Office of Traffic Safety’s pedestrian and bicycle safety program. Routine consent‑agenda items were enacted by a single motion.

• Tabled historic preservation fee discussion; directed staff to pursue 50% fee reduction and related actions
• Approved $80,100 consulting contract with Veronica Tam & Associates (5‑0 vote)
• Adopted resolution appointing board members to County Sanitation Districts Nos. 2 & 16 (5‑0 vote)
• Accepted grant for pedestrian and bicycle safety program
• Approved routine consent‑agenda items (Items 4‑25 except 9,16,17,24) by one motion

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will convene a special meeting to discuss potential litigation, personnel evaluations, and labor negotiations in closed session. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Closed session to confer with City Attorney on existing litigation (WCAB Case Nos. 4A2211Y1YJL0001, 2491157000, 20607430001)
• Closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (2 matters)
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters (City Manager performance evaluation)
• Closed session to confer with City's Labor Negotiators
• Meeting location: Alhambra City Hall, 111 South First Street

The Alhambra City Council entered a closed‑session meeting and later reconvened. At 6:36 p.m. the council unanimously authorized the City Attorney’s office to file a transient occupancy tax collection action against Omeo Suites for delinquent taxes. No other matters were decided.

• Authorized City Attorney to file transient occupancy tax collection action against Omeo Suites (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss modifications to the ACT Bus Blue Line and the placement of bus stops. This follows resident concerns regarding route changes intended to increase ridership and serve underserved areas.

• Discussion of ACT Bus Blue Line route modifications and bus stop locations
• Review of the Revenue Neutral Alternative route plan
• Report on outreach to Alhambra Unified School District and City of Monterey Park

The council adopted a motion directing staff to review the proposed ACT Bus route modifications, continue public outreach, and study the northeast portion of the city and Commonwealth Avenue. The staff will bring a proposal to the Transportation Commission for a public hearing and then present the findings to the council. The motion was moved by Councilmember Maloney, seconded by Andrade‑Stadler, and passed unanimously with all four present members voting aye.

• Directed staff to review the proposed ACT Bus route changes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to continue public outreach on the ACT Bus changes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to study the northeast portion of the city and Commonwealth Avenue (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring a proposal to the Transportation Commission for a public hearing and present findings to council (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a presentation on implementation options for a Commemorative Historic Plaque Program. The body will discuss and provide direction on their preference between Type 1 programs for intangible history and Type 2 programs for designated historic resources.

• Discussion of Commemorative Historic Plaque Program options
• Approval of May 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from its May 28, 2025 meeting. It recommended that the City Council adopt a Type 2 Commemorative Historic Plaque Program and postpone consideration of a Type 1 program. The commission also approved specific design and content standards for the Type 2 plaques.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 4-0-0-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Type 2 Commemorative Historic Plaque Program (vote 4-0-0-0)
• Recommended City Council table Type 1 Commemorative Historic Plaque Program (vote 4-0-0-0)
• Approved design specifications for Type 2 plaques: rectangular, sizes 8"x10" and 11"x14" (vote 4-0-0-0)
• Approved content requirements for Type 2 plaques: property name, date, architect, owner, style, designation info, text only (no seal) (vote 4-0-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Alhambra Planning Commission will vote on Planned Development Permit PD‑24‑03 to demolish an existing single‑family residence and build a six‑unit apartment building at 105 North Second Street in the Residential High‑Density zone. The staff recommendation is to adopt Resolution No. 25‑09 approving the permit and to exempt it from CEQA review under Section 15332. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items to approve minutes from prior meetings. No other discussion items are listed.

• Planned Development Permit PD‑24‑03 – demolition of single‑family home and construction of 6‑unit apartment at 105 North Second Street (RH zone), CEQA exemption
• Consent agenda: approve minutes of August 18, 2025 regular meeting
• Consent agenda: approve minutes of October 4, 2022 regular meeting
• Consent agenda: approve minutes of September 20, 2021 regular meeting

The Planning Commission approved the minutes for three past meetings (August 18 2025, October 4 2021, September 20 2021) by unanimous roll‑call vote. The commission also approved Planned Development Permit PD‑24‑03, allowing demolition of a single‑family home and construction of a six‑unit apartment building at 105 North Second Street, and exempted the project from CEQA review. Both actions carried a 6‑0‑0‑3 vote (six ayes, no noes, no abstentions, three absent).

• Approved minutes of August 18, 2025 meeting (6-0-0-3)
• Approved minutes of October 4, 2021 meeting (6-0-0-3)
• Approved minutes of September 20, 2021 meeting (6-0-0-3)
• Approved Planned Development Permit PD‑24‑03 for 105 N. Second St., allowing a 6‑unit apartment project and CEQA exemption (6-0-0-3)

Arts & Cultural Events Commission

The commission will meet to discuss Alhambra community art ideas and review a staff report. The body will also consider the approval of the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of Alhambra community art ideas

Library Board of Trustees

The Alhambra Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting. The provided agenda text contains only procedural notice and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will meet to approve minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. The body will receive a staff report regarding city events and volunteering opportunities.

• Recap of Fiesta Alhambra (Latin Heritage Celebration) held September 21, 2025
• Discussion of Pumpkin Run scheduled for October 26, 2025

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will vote to approve several design applications, including a new front‑yard block wall at 2708 West Birch Street and a prefabricated spray booth at 441 West Valley Boulevard. The board will also approve new signage projects at 1139 West Main Street and 726 East Main Street, as well as residential additions and a demolition at 1715 Pedley Drive and 1205 South 4th Street. All recommended actions are to approve the projects without conditions.

• Approve 30‑inch block wall with stucco finish at 2708 West Birch Street (DRB-25-058)
• Approve new spray booth and exterior painting at 441 West Valley Boulevard (DRB-25-119)
• Approve removal and replacement of signage at 1139 West Main Street for New Century BMW (DRB-25-108)
• Approve demolition of attached structure and 898 SF addition at 1715 Pedley Drive (DRB-25-083)
• Approve 974 SF 2‑story addition at 1205 South 4th Street (DRB-25-050)

The board approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved six design applications without conditions and one with conditions, each passing with the recorded vote counts. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 2708 West Birch St block wall with conditions (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 441 West Valley Blvd spray booth and painting (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 1139 West Main St signage for New Century BMW (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 726 East Main St signage for CSC Health Center with conditions (3-0-1-1)
• Approved 1715 Pedley Drive addition with window condition (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 1205 South 4th St addition with window condition (4-0-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a substantial amendment to the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2025‑2026 Action Plan, and will vote on a resolution authorizing a $4,079,000 Section 108 loan application to HUD for the Alhambra Community Center at 612 West Shorb. The Council will also consider a resolution to cut building permit fees by 40% for eligible historic‑resource projects and to set new fees for historic preservation applications. Additional items on the consent agenda include awarding a $109,000 contract for the Golf Course Parking Area Landscape Enhancement and approving an omnibus amendment to loan documents with Chapel Housing Partners.

• Public hearing and resolution to request a $4,079,000 Section 108 loan for the Alhambra Community Center (612 West Shorb)
• Resolution to reduce building permit fees by 40% for eligible historic‑resource projects and establish new historic preservation application fees
• Award contract to SGD Enterprises DBA Four Seasons Landscaping, up to $109,000, for Alhambra Golf Course Parking Area Landscape Enhancement
• Approve omnibus amendment to loan documents with Chapel Housing Partners concerning a $6,520,000 loan and $2.7 M in savings

The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed substantial amendments to the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and adopted Resolution No. R2M25‑39, authorizing a $4,079,000 Section 108 loan application to HUD for the Alhambra Community Center. The council voted unanimously in favor and directed staff to complete the loan application process.

• Adopted Resolution No. R2M25‑39 authorizing a $4,079,000 Section 108 loan (ayes: Wang, Maloney, Andrade‑Stadler, Maza, Lee; noes: none)
• Conducted public hearing on the substantial amendments to the CDBG program
• Directed staff to undertake steps to finalize the loan application

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will meet at 5:00 p.m. on October 13, 2025. The council will enter a closed session under the Brown Act to confer with the city’s real‑property negotiator, city attorney on existing litigation, personnel matters, and labor negotiations. A City Clerk report confirms the meeting notice was properly given.

• City Clerk Report – notice of special meeting (Notice No. N2M25-146)
• Closed session to discuss pending Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board cases (e.g., ADJ21543277)
• Closed session to discuss other existing litigation listed in the agenda
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters under Government Code §54957
• Closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the city’s labor negotiators

The Alhambra City Council voted 5‑0 to add two additional items to the Closed Session agenda, as identified by City Attorney Montes. The Council then moved into Closed Session, reconvened later that evening, and adjourned the meeting with the Mayor’s consent.

• Approved addition of two items to Closed Session agenda (5-0)
• Moved into Closed Session at 5:21 p.m.
• Reopened Closed Session at 6:19 p.m. with all members present
• Adjourned meeting at 6:19 p.m. with Mayor’s consent

HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee

The Alhambra Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, approve minutes from prior meetings, and receive progress reports on CDBG and HOME programs. It will also consider an amendment to the 2025‑2026 Action Plan and 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan to add a Section 108 loan guarantee project for constructing the Alhambra Community Center. Staff will provide updates on funding status, and the public will have an opportunity for comment.

• Election of HCDA committee chair and vice chair
• Approval of minutes for March 4, 2025 and September 10, 2025 meetings
• Receipt and filing of informational progress reports for CDBG and HOME programs
• Amendment to include a Section 108 loan guarantee project for the Alhambra Community Center in the Action and Consolidated Plans
• Staff updates on current CDBG and HOME funding availability

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Alhambra Planning Commission scheduled for October 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is set for October 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 111 South First Street, Alhambra.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Alhambra Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on Oct 1, 2025 will approve the September 3 minutes, conduct a roll call and flag salute, and consider the Tree City USA designation. Additional agenda items include news & events, oral communications, and commission orals. No contracts, dollar amounts, or ordinance changes are listed.

• I. Roll Call
• II. Flag Salute
• III. Approval of September 3, 2025 minutes
• IV. Tree City USA designation
• V. News & Events

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for September 24, 2025, has been cancelled. This is part of a series of cancellations including June 25, July 23, and August 27, 2025.

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review several applications for exterior alterations to commercial and residential properties. Proposed projects include signage updates for local businesses and structural modifications to single-family homes.

• Replacement of red tile band with red stucco at In-N-Out (1210 North Atlantic Blvd)
• New wall sign and freestanding sign refacing for Diamond Tire Pros (2025 West Valley Boulevard)
• New wall sign and canopy for Wienerschnitzel (2301 West Valley Boulevard)
• Exterior alterations to single-family residences at 1108 South Vega Street and 937 North Granada Avenue
• New front covered porch and re-roofing at 1400 Milton Avenue

The board approved the minutes from the September 9 meeting. It then approved seven design applications—four commercial sign projects and three residential alterations—some with specific conditions. All motions passed with a 5‑0‑0‑0 roll‑call vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

• Approved Consent Agenda Item 1 (September 9 minutes) – vote 5-0-0-0
• Approved DRB-25-123 at 1210 N Atlantic Blvd, removal of red tile band – vote 5-0-0-0
• Approved DRB-25-094 at 2025 W Valley Blvd, new wall sign and refacing – with condition to adjust sign spacing – vote 5-0-0-0
• Approved DRB-25-061 at 2301 W Valley Blvd, new wall sign and canopy – vote 5-0-0-0
• Approved DRB-25-096 at 1108 S Vega St, exterior alterations to ranch‑style residence – vote 5-0-0-0
• Approved DRB-25-067 at 937 N Granada Ave, exterior alterations to ranch‑style residence – with two conditions on drawing updates – vote 5-0-0-0
• Approved DRB-25-115 at 1400 Milton Ave, new front porch and re‑roofing – with two conditions on elevation graphics – vote 5-0-0-0

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will receive a staff report on smoke‑free multi‑unit housing and file it. Council members will discuss a survey and proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 2.04.030 and 2.04.210, setting new time limits for public comment on non‑agendized and consent items, and will introduce the ordinance for first reading. The council will also approve the 2024‑2025 HUD CAPER report and receive the quarterly contracts report covering August 31, 2025.

• Presentation on smoke‑free multi‑unit housing regulations (F2M25-7)
• Survey and proposed Ordinance No. O2M25-4850 to amend public‑comment procedures (Chapter 2.04.030 & 2.04.210)
• Approval of the 2024‑2025 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (F2M7-84)
• Quarterly contracts report for the period June 1 – August 31 2025 (F2M25-40)
• Commendations for East Alhambra Little League softball and baseball All‑Star teams

The Alhambra City Council received a staff report on smoke‑free multi‑unit housing and approved moving forward with an ordinance that would ban indoor smoking in multi‑unit buildings of four or more units, with a 2‑3‑year phase‑in. The motion was made by Councilmember Maza, seconded by Andrade‑Stadler, and passed unanimously (5‑0). The Council also instructed staff to gather more information on setting time limits for public comment on non‑agendized items. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved smoke‑free multi‑unit housing ordinance draft (5‑0)
• Directed staff to gather additional information on public‑comment time limits

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will hold a special meeting at 5:00 p.m. on September 22, 2025. The agenda includes a City Clerk report confirming proper notice of the meeting and a closed‑session segment. In closed session the Council will confer with legal counsel on an existing lawsuit (Dann L. Duncan v. City of Alhambra, LASC Case No. 25PSCV03215) and on anticipated litigation, and will meet with the city’s labor negotiator regarding the Alhambra Firefighters’ Association.

• City Clerk Report – notice of special meeting (Notice No. N2M25-125)
• Closed session – discussion of existing litigation: Dann L. Duncan v. City of Alhambra et al. (LASC Case No. 25PSCV03215)
• Closed session – anticipated litigation (one matter)
• Closed session – labor negotiations with Mariam Ko, Director of Human Resources regarding the Alhambra Firefighters’ Association
• Public comments – Zoom or telephone participation with 5‑minute limit

The City Council gave notice of the special meeting, entered a closed‑session to discuss pending litigation and labor matters, reconvened, and then adjourned. No approvals, denials, or other substantive actions were taken.

Arts & Cultural Events Commission

The commission will meet to discuss Alhambra community art ideas and review a staff report. The body is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of August 20, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of Alhambra community art ideas

Planning Commission

The Alhambra Planning Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for September 15, 2025 was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is set for October 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 111 South First Street.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Alhambra Environmental Sustainability Commission will approve the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes and receive an update on the city’s Sustainability Plan. Commissioners will discuss action items for the next meeting and listen to a presentation by Active San Gabriel Valley on the Burke Heritage Park and Marengo Treatment Plant project. The meeting also includes a public comment period and commission communication segment.

• Approve May 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Sustainability Plan update (information only)
• Sustainability Plan discussion (information only)
• Burke Heritage Park and Marengo Treatment Plant project outreach presentation
• Public comment period (up to 5‑minute statements)

Transportation Commission

The Alhambra Transportation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on September 10, 2025 has been cancelled. The cancellation was ordered by the commission secretary. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall Conference Room A, 111 S. First Street.

HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee

The Alhambra Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee will receive progress reports on CDBG and HOME programs and file them. Staff will be directed to submit the FY 2024‑25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the City Council for the September 22 meeting. The committee will review an amendment to the 2025‑26 Annual Action Plan and 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan that adds a Section 108 loan guarantee project for constructing the Alhambra Community Center, to be sent to the City Council for the October 13 meeting. The meeting also includes the election of a chair and vice‑chair and the introduction of a new member.

• Introduction of new HCDA committee member Manuel Armas
• Election of HCDA committee officers (chair and vice chair)
• Approval of minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting
• Receipt and filing of progress reports for CDBG and HOME programs
• Amendment to include a Section 108 loan guarantee for the Alhambra Community Center

Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Alhambra Public Library Board of Trustees scheduled for September 9, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2025.

Youth Commission

The Alhambra Youth Commission will consider approval of the minutes from its August 12, 2025 meeting. The staff report will inform the commission about two upcoming city events—a Fiesta Alhambra Latin Heritage Celebration on September 21, 2025, and a Pumpkin Run on October 26, 2025. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, flag salute, oral communications, commission orals, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the August 12, 2025 meeting
• Staff report on Fiesta Alhambra (Latin Heritage Celebration) – Sunday, September 21, 2025
• Staff report on Pumpkin Run – Sunday, October 26, 2025

The Alhambra Youth Commission approved the minutes from its August 12, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Brendon Wu, seconded by Leslie Chu, and passed by roll‑call vote. No other actions were formally decided at this meeting.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (passed by roll‑call vote)

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will consider several design applications, including new wall signs at 2216 South Fremont Avenue and 910 East Main Street, exterior alterations and repainting at 898 North Marguerita Avenue, and a first‑floor and second‑story addition with garage at 801 East Pine Street. Staff recommendations for all items are to approve them without conditions. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items and a brief public comment period.

• DRB-25-090: New front‑lit wall sign for a daycare at 2216 South Fremont Avenue (approved without conditions)
• DRB-25-112: New front‑ and back‑lit wall sign for ‘Mama Lu’s Dumpling House’ at 910 East Main Street (approved without conditions)
• DRB-25-082: Exterior alterations and repainting of a single‑family residence at 898 North Marguerita Avenue (approved without conditions)
• DRB-25-084: 408 SF first‑floor addition, 1,040 SF second‑story addition, and attached 2‑car garage at 801 East Pine Street (approved without conditions)
• DRB-25-084: (same project) addition and garage for the residence at 801 East Pine Street

The Design Review Board approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. It also approved a new wall sign for a church daycare at 2216 South Fremont Avenue, a wall sign for Mama Lu’s Dumpling House at 910 East Main Street, exterior alterations for a residence at 898 North Marguerita Avenue, and a first‑ and second‑floor addition with a garage at 801 East Pine Street with a window‑height condition. Each motion passed with a 4‑0‑0‑1 roll‑call vote.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (4-0-0-1)
• Approved wall sign at 2216 South Fremont Avenue (4-0-0-1)
• Approved wall sign at 910 East Main Street (4-0-0-1)
• Approved exterior alterations at 898 North Marguerita Avenue (4-0-0-1)
• Approved addition at 801 East Pine Street with window condition (4-0-0-1)

City Council

The Alhambra City Council will consider an ordinance to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) within the city based on a new California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection map. The council will also receive an informational presentation from the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and consider routine contracts.

• Ordinance to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) on Sherwood Avenue and Keats Street
• Informational presentation from San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
• Contract for SCADA services and maintenance not to exceed $140,000
• Contract amendment for custodial services at City Hall and other facilities
• Acceptance of a $3,591 grant for library book delivery services

The council introduced an ordinance to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones for its first reading. It directed staff to research time limits for public comment on non‑agendized items and report back. The council approved a contract for SCADA professional services and maintenance up to $140,000. It also received and filed an informational report from the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.

• Introduced Ordinance No. O2M25-4849 to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones (first reading, 5-0)
• Directed staff to research other cities' public‑comment time limits and return with a report (5-0)
• Approved SCADA services and maintenance contract for Water and Sewer divisions, up to $140,000
• Received and filed SGVCOG informational report
• Approved routine consent agenda items (all except Item 14)
• Approved award contract for SCADA services, subject to final language approval

Parks & Recreation Board

The Commission will meet to approve minutes from May 7, 2025, and discuss Tree City USA. The agenda also includes time for news, events, and public communications.

• Approval of May 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Tree City USA

Design Review Board

The Alhambra Design Review Board will consider approving six residential design projects and one church signage application. The board will also review the minutes from its previous meeting.

• Approve new wall sign for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 1212 South Eighth Street
• Approve new side and rear yard gate and fence at 824 West Ramona Road
• Approve 733 SF rear addition at 1209 Violeta Drive
• Approve 361 SF front addition and porch redesign at 1418 South Primrose Avenue
• Approve 821 SF addition, deck, and remodel at 1620 Grand View Drive

The board approved the minutes from its August 12, 2025 meeting. It also approved four residential construction applications and a wall sign, all passing a 4‑aye vote with one member absent; two projects received specific conditions.

• Approved minutes of August 12, 2025 meeting (4-0-0-1)
• Approved wall sign at 1212 South Eighth Street (4-0-0-1)
• Approved side and rear yard gate and fence at 824 West Ramona Road with conditions (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 733 SF addition at 1209 Violeta Drive (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 361 SF addition and front porch redesign at 1418 South Primrose Avenue with condition (4-0-0-1)

City Council

Council members discussed a request to transfer $60,000 from the General Fund Reserves to the Alhambra Teachers Association Food Pantry via Urban Visionaries. A motion to approve the donation with amendments was made, and a substitute motion to table the item until a policy amendment could be discussed was also presented. No vote tally or final approval was recorded in the minutes.

• Motion to approve $60,000 donation to Alhambra Teachers Association Food Pantry (presented, no vote recorded)
• Substitute motion to table the donation item pending Reserve Fund policy amendment (presented, no vote recorded)

City Council

The Alhambra City Council convened a special meeting on August 25, 2025, entered closed session, reconvened, and adjourned. No substantive approvals, denials, or policy decisions were recorded.

• Moved into closed session (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a conditional use permit for an automotive repair shop. The body will also review minutes from three previous meetings.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP-24-02 for Phoenix Auto Care to legalize a 206 square foot addition at 3071 West Valley Boulevard
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2025
• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2022
• Approval of minutes from January 3, 2022

The commission approved the minutes from three past meetings (July 21 2025, Jan 18 2022, Jan 3 2022) with votes of 8-0-1-0 and 9-0-0-0. It also approved Conditional Use Permit CUP‑24‑02 for Phoenix Auto Care’s 206 sq ft addition at 3071 West Valley Blvd, adding a condition limiting operating hours. All approvals were adopted unanimously (9-0-0-0).

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (8-0-1-0)
• Approved Jan 18 2022 minutes (9-0-0-0)
• Approved Jan 3 2022 minutes (9-0-0-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP‑24‑02 for Phoenix Auto Care, with limited hours (9-0-0-0)

Youth Commission

The Alhambra Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from the April 9, 2024, session and hear oral communications. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Alhambra Public Library.

• Approval of the minutes from the April 9, 2024, regular meeting
• Oral communications from the public
• Commission Orals
• Adjournment

The Alhambra Youth Commission approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting by roll‑call vote. The commission discussed several project ideas, including the Spark of Love project, Hello Neighbor, Back to School Support, and career‑oriented workshops, but no actions were taken on them. Commissioners also reviewed a community‑engagement proposal for the Burke Heritage Stormwater Capture Project and noted a need for earlier notice of events. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (roll call vote)

Design Review Board

The Board approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. It then approved five applications without conditions: a new wall sign at 300 South Atlantic Boulevard, three Bank of America wall signs at 160 East Main Street, a 623‑sf addition at 720 Winchester Avenue, and a 146,352‑sf self‑storage building at 3001 West Mission Road. The Board also approved an exterior remodel with conditions at 1628 South Primrose Avenue.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (4-0-0-1)
• Approved wall sign project at 300 South Atlantic Blvd (4-0-0-1)
• Approved three Bank of America signs at 160 East Main St (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 623 sf addition at 720 Winchester Ave (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 146,352 sf self‑storage building at 3001 West Mission Rd (4-0-0-1)
• Approved exterior remodel with conditions at 1628 South Primrose Ave (3-1-0-1)

City Council

The City Council voted to allow Councilmember Wang to participate and vote remotely via video/teleconference for emergency medical reasons. The Council also approved staff recommendations to confirm $30,660.45 in weed‑abatement costs, authorize a nuisance abatement lien and a special tax assessment against 804 S. Sixth Street, and adopted Resolution No. R2M25-28 confirming those actions. The council received and filed the Objective Design Standards and Design Guidelines report.

• Approved remote video/teleconference participation for Councilmember Wang (ayes: Maza, Maloney, Andrade-Stadler, Lee; abstain: Wang)
• Approved $30,660.45 weed‑abatement cost assessment for 804 S. Sixth St. (ayes: Maloney, Wang, Maza, Andrade-Stadler, Lee)
• Authorized a nuisance abatement lien on 804 S. Sixth St. for the same amount (ayes: Maloney, Wang, Maza, Andrade-Stadler, Lee)
• Adopted Resolution No. R2M25-28 confirming abatement costs and lien/assessment (ayes: Maloney, Wang, Maza, Andrade-Stadler, Lee)
• Received and filed the City of Alhambra Objective Design Standards and Design Guidelines report

City Council

The Alhambra City Council voted to allow Councilmember Wang to join and vote in meetings via video/teleconference because of an emergency medical reason. The motion passed with three ayes (Maloney, Andrade-Stadler, Lee) and no votes against; Wang abstained and Maza was absent. Afterward the council entered a closed‑session meeting and later reconvened before adjourning.

• Approved Councilmember Wang's remote video participation request (3-0, Wang abstained)
• Moved into closed session at 5:08 p.m. for legal counsel conference
• Re‑convened from closed session at 6:05 p.m.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m.

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board approved the minutes of its July 8, 2025 meeting. It approved a master sign program for ten tenant wall signs and one freestanding sign at 2620 West Valley Boulevard with two design conditions. The board also approved window replacements, exterior remodels, additions, and other projects at six residential addresses, some with specific conditions. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0‑0‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Approved minutes of July 8, 2025 meeting (5-0-0-0)
• Approved master sign program at 2620 West Valley Blvd with conditions (5-0-0-0)
• Approved window replacements at 416 South Marguerita Ave (5-0-0-0)
• Approved exterior remodel and gate at 1628 South Primrose Ave with conditions (5-0-0-0)
• Approved 376 SF addition at 1418 South Primrose Ave (5-0-0-0)
• Approved 1,420 SF rear addition and remodel at 2512 Hagen Drive with conditions (5-0-0-0)
• Approved sixteen window replacements at 2901 Concord Ave (5-0-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Alhambra Planning Commission approved the minutes of the July 7, 2025 and February 7, 2022 meetings. Commissioners voted to re‑order the agenda to place the public hearing first. The commission approved Planned Development Permit PD‑24‑01 for 422 South Eighth Street. All motions passed with the recorded vote totals.

• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (6-0-2-1)
• Approved February 7, 2022 minutes (7-0-1-1)
• Re‑ordered agenda to put public hearing first (8-0-0-1)
• Approved Planned Development Permit PD‑24‑01 at 422 South Eighth St (8-0-0-1)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board approved the minutes of the June 24, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0‑0‑1 vote (Udani absent). It approved the window‑replacement application for 111 South Meridian Avenue and 301 Hampden Terrace with three conditions by a 4‑0‑0‑1 vote. It also approved the exterior remodel application for 801 West Commonwealth Avenue with six conditions by a 4‑0‑0‑1 vote.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0-1)
• Approved window replacements at 111 South Meridian Ave & 301 Hampden Terrace with conditions (4-0-0-1)
• Approved exterior remodel of 801 West Commonwealth Ave with conditions (4-0-0-1)

City Council

The council discussed recent federal immigration enforcement and a draft community resolution. After debate, the motion to adopt the resolution was withdrawn. Council then directed staff to return with a modified resolution reflecting council comments. The motion was moved by Wang, seconded by Maloney, and passed unanimously.

• Motion to adopt community immigration resolution withdrawn (unanimous)
• Directed staff to return with a modified immigration resolution (5-0)
• Moved into closed session for legal counsel on anticipated litigation (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the Consent Agenda items, adopting the minutes from meetings on May 19, 2025, March 21, 2022, and February 22, 2022. It also approved a recommendation to amend Resolution No. 25-04 with two changes and asked the City Council to consider financial assistance for applicants needing a Historic Resources Assessment. Both actions passed with a 7‑0‑0‑2 roll‑call vote. No discussion items were presented.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1‑3 (minutes of prior meetings) – vote 7-0-0-2
• Approved recommendation of two amendments to Resolution No. 25-04 and request City Council consider financial assistance for Historic Resources Assessment – vote 7-0-0-2

Design Review Board

The board approved several design applications, including exterior color changes, signage, and a new single‑family dwelling, all by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. All approvals were granted without conditions except where specific design requirements were noted. The most detailed approval was for a 2,900‑sq‑ft two‑story home at 2926 Pyrenees Drive, which received multiple conditions. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Added Discussion Item #7 on design review process (5-0)
• Approved exterior color change for 160 East Main St (Bank of America) (5-0)
• Approved new signage for 711 West Valley Blvd (Everbank) (5-0)
• Approved wall sign for 1525 West Valley Blvd (Alhambra Orthodontics) with logo dimension condition (5-0)
• Approved two wall signs for 1318 West Alhambra Rd (Tong Jue Si Meditation Center) with elevation and drawing conditions (4-1)
• Approved new 2,900 SF two‑story single‑family dwelling at 2926 Pyrenees Drive with roof, gate, rail, and drawing conditions (5-0)

City Council

The Alhambra City Council approved the annual budgets for FY 2025‑26 and 2026‑27 for the City and its related authorities, along with the Capital Improvement Plan through FY 2029‑30. A resolution set the FY 2025‑26 appropriation limit at $201,962,521 and approved the adjustment factors used in its calculation. The council also commended five students who received $1,000 environmental scholarship awards.

• Adopted Resolution No. R2M‑25‑26 approving the City, Golf Course Clubhouse Corp, Alhambra Capital Improvements Corp, Alhambra Parking Authority, Alhambra Facilities Financing Authority and Alhambra Public Financing Authority budgets for FY 2025‑26 and 2026‑27 and the CIP for FY 2025‑26 through 2029‑30 (vote 5‑0)
• Adopted Joint Minute Order No. M2M‑25‑1000 approving each authority's portion of the FY 2025‑26 and 2026‑27 budgets (vote 5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R2M‑25‑23 establishing the FY 2025‑26 appropriation limit of $201,962,521 and approving adjustment factors (per‑capita income +6.44% and population +0.22%) (vote 5‑0)
• Commended Environmental Scholarship Award recipients Danny Thach, Elizabeth Ma, Asher Wong, Jadee Lin and Michelle Zang, each receiving a $1,000 check

City Council

The council conducted roll call at 5:04 p.m., then entered a closed session at 5:05 p.m. to discuss confidential matters. The session reconvened at 6:22 p.m. with all members present, and the meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter. No substantive actions or votes were recorded.

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. It approved applications for a front‑yard fence at 608 La Paloma Ave, retaining walls at 1800 Orange Grove Ave, signage at 600 East Valley Blvd, a commercial addition at 3071 West Valley Blvd, a residential remodel at 425 South 4th St, and a new two‑story home at 2576 Loma Vista Dr, all with unanimous votes. The board continued the review of a two‑story addition at 2512 Hagen Dr with design considerations.

• Approved minutes of May 27, 2025 meeting (5-0-0-0)
• Approved 30" front‑yard fence at 608 La Paloma Ave with matte finish and 36" gate (5-0-0-0)
• Approved retaining walls and stairs at 1800 Orange Grove Ave (5-0-0-0)
• Approved new signage for “Ross” at 600 East Valley Blvd (5-0-0-0)
• Approved 206 SF addition and ramp at 3071 West Valley Blvd with fence‑plan condition (5-0-0-0)
• Approved exterior remodel at 425 South 4th St with siding and trim conditions (5-0-0-0)
• Approved 2,616 SF two‑story home at 2576 Loma Vista Dr with roof‑offset and lighting conditions (5-0-0-0)
• Continued review of 1,414 SF two‑story addition at 2512 Hagen Dr with design considerations (5-0-0-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission elected Joyce Amaro as President, the Director of Community Development as Secretary, and Dylan Littlefield as Vice President. They approved the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes. They adopted Resolution No. 25‑01, a historic preservation ordinance amendment, with unanimous votes.

• Elected Director of Community Development as Secretary (5-0-0-0)
• Elected Joyce Amaro as President (5-0-0-0)
• Elected Dylan Littlefield as Vice President (4-0-1-0)
• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑01 historic preservation ordinance amendment (5-0-0-0)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It also approved six design applications—two signage projects, three exterior improvement projects with conditions, and one residential addition—each with a 5-0-0-0 roll‑call vote. No oral communications were presented and the meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 meeting (5-0-0-0)
• Approved reface of monument sign at 101 South Atlantic Blvd (5-0-0-0)
• Approved new channel‑letter wall sign at 25 North Garfield Ave (5-0-0-0)
• Approved exterior improvements at 600 East Valley Blvd with conditions (5-0-0-0)
• Approved 729 SF addition at 1325 South Palm Ave with conditions (5-0-0-0)
• Approved 49 SF addition at 2504 Whitney Drive with conditions (5-0-0-0)
• Approved exterior remodel and fence at 1101 South Ethel Ave with condition (5-0-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission elected Chris Olson as President, Eric Garcia as Vice President, and the Director of Community Development as Secretary, each by a 6‑0‑0‑3 roll‑call vote. It approved the minutes from March 17 2025, June 20 2022, April 18 2022 and April 4 2022, with votes of 6‑0‑0‑3 on two items and 5‑0‑1‑3 on the other two. The training and housing‑law briefing was postponed to an unspecified future date (6‑0‑0‑3). The planned development permit for 231‑235 South Curtis Avenue was also postponed, with the motion to continue carried 6‑0‑0‑3.

• Elected Chris Olson President (6-0-0-3)
• Elected Eric Garcia Vice President (6-0-0-3)
• Elected Director of Community Development Secretary (6-0-0-3)
• Approved minutes March 17 2025 (6-0-0-3)
• Approved minutes June 20 2022 (5-0-1-3, Gardea abstained)
• Approved minutes April 18 2022 (5-0-1-3, Gardea abstained)
• Approved minutes April 4 2022 (6-0-0-3)
• Continued training and housing‑law briefing to an uncertain date (6-0-0-3)

Youth Commission

Pamela Ghazale was unanimously elected President and Arabella Hernandez was elected Vice President. The commission approved the April 9, 2024 meeting minutes by roll‑call vote. Members agreed by consensus to suspend meetings for June and July and to resume regular meetings in August.

• Pamela Ghazale elected President (unanimous roll call)
• Arabella Hernandez elected Vice President
• April 9, 2024 minutes approved (roll call vote)
• Suspend meetings for June and July (consensus)
• Resume regular meetings in August (consensus)

Design Review Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. It approved four design applications without conditions and two with conditions. All motions passed with recorded roll‑call votes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of April 22, 2025 (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 214 South Atlantic Blvd screening structure without conditions (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 513 South Hidalgo Ave project with conditions (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 116 West Main St tenant improvements without conditions (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 1210 North Atlantic Blvd sign project with conditions (3-0-1-1)

City Council

The council adopted Resolution R2M25-22 renewing the Public Works Maintenance and Improvements District No. 1 for FY 2025‑26 at the same assessment rates used since 1996‑97. The motion passed unanimously (Maza, Maloney, Wang, Andrade‑Stadler, Lee). The council also ratified the mayor’s proclamations designating May 2025 as Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month and June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

• Adopted Resolution R2M25-22 renewing Public Works Maintenance District No. 1 (5‑0 vote)
• Ratified proclamation of May 2025 as Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Ratified proclamation of June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month
• Commended Matthew Wong for receiving a $50,000 Southern California Edison scholarship
• Commended 8th‑grade dual immersion students at Fremont and Northrup Elementary Schools

City Council

The Alhambra City Council met in a special session on May 12, 2025. After giving notice of the meeting, the council entered a closed‑session at 5:05 p.m. to discuss litigation matters, reconvened in open session at 6:06 p.m., and adjourned the same time. No substantive actions or votes were recorded.

City Council

On May 6, 2025, the Alhambra City Council met and reviewed a budget workshop presentation covering the FY 2025‑26 and 2026‑27 budgets and the Capital Improvement Plan. Council members discussed the budget surplus, various taxes, unfunded mandates, and strategic‑plan objectives. After discussion, the council took no formal action.

City Council

The council approved an amendment to the custodial services contract, setting FY 2025‑26 and FY 2026‑27 fees. It renewed the School Resource Officer agreement with the Alhambra Unified School District for FY 2025‑26 and approved a second amendment to the school crossing guard contract, raising the total to $1,150,905.44. A resolution was adopted to add a Traffic Investigator position to the police department, and a contract was awarded to School Nutrition Plus for the 2025 Summer Food Service Program. Informational reports on the State of the City and the Hazard Mitigation Plan were also received and filed.

• Approved amendment to custodial services contract (fees up to $464,972.93 FY25‑26, $481,246.96 FY26‑27)
• Renewed School Resource Officer MOU with Alhambra Unified School District for FY25‑26 (reimbursement up to $488,340 annually)
• Approved second amendment to crossing guard contract, increasing total to $1,150,905.44
• Adopted resolution revising MOU with Police Officers Association to add Traffic Investigator position
• Awarded $95,942 contract to School Nutrition Plus for 2025 Summer Food Service Program
• Received and filed State of the City informational report
• Received and filed Hazard Mitigation Plan update informational report

Design Review Board

The board elected its officers for 2025‑2026, approved the April 8 meeting minutes, and approved four design applications. The 2,773‑sq‑ft two‑story addition at 1809 South Almansor Street was approved with three conditions. All actions passed with a 4‑0‑0‑1 roll‑call vote.

• Appointed Steve Kuchenski as Secretary of Design Review Board (4-0-0-1)
• Appointed Anki Udani as Vice Chairman of Design Review Board (4-0-0-1)
• Appointed Nora Hernandez as Chairman of Design Review Board (4-0-0-1)
• Approved minutes of the April 8, 2025 meeting (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 32 window replacements at 817 West Hellman Ave with condition to add window grids (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 502 sf second‑floor addition at 312 Westminster Ave with condition to revise west elevation (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 2,773 sf two‑story addition at 1809 South Almansor St with three conditions (4-0-0-1)

City Council

Mayor Lee presented the State of the City address. No public comment or discussion was recorded. The council adjourned the meeting at 12:04 p.m. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The council ratified the Arbor Day and Denim Day proclamations. It adopted Ordinance O2M25‑4844, which includes Zoning Text Amendment AMD‑24‑02 and Zoning Map Amendment AMD‑25‑01, and adopted Resolution R2M25‑18 approving General Plan Map Amendment AMD‑25‑02. The ordinance will be read a second time at the April 28 meeting. All votes were unanimous (5‑0).

• Ratified Arbor Day proclamation (April 25 2025)
• Ratified Denim Day proclamation (April 30 2025)
• Adopted Ordinance O2M25‑4844 adopting Zoning Text Amendment AMD‑24‑02 and Zoning Map Amendment AMD‑25‑01 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution R2M25‑18 approving General Plan Map Amendment AMD‑25‑02 (5‑0)

City Council

The council met for a special session on April 14, 2025. After a roll call, the council entered a closed‑session meeting to discuss pending litigation. The meeting adjourned with no substantive actions taken.

Design Review Board

The board approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a new playground canopy at 401 East Corto Street, exterior improvements at 433 & 503 South Palm Avenue, a conditioned ADU at 2515 Aurora Terrace, and a conditioned addition at 2125 La Paloma Avenue. All approvals were recorded with vote tallies.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (4-0-0-1)
• Approved playground canopy at 401 East Corto Street (4-0-0-1)
• Approved exterior improvements at 433 & 503 South Palm Avenue (3-1-0-1)
• Approved ADU at 2515 Aurora Terrace with conditions (4-0-0-1)
• Approved addition at 2125 La Paloma Avenue with conditions (4-0-0-1)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board approved the minutes from its March 11, 2025 meeting. It approved five project applications, including a duplex conversion at 321 North Atlantic Blvd with conditions, a commercial bank remodel at 403 West Valley Blvd, a restaurant sign at 17 West Main St with conditions, an addition at 812 North Marguerita Ave without conditions, and a second‑unit addition at 422 South 8th St with conditions. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved duplex conversion at 321 North Atlantic Blvd with conditions (5-0)
• Approved remodel of 403 West Valley Blvd commercial bank without conditions (5-0)
• Approved wall‑mounted sign at 17 West Main St with conditions (5-0)
• Approved addition at 812 North Marguerita Ave without conditions (5-0)
• Approved second‑unit addition at 422 South 8th St with conditions (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved two one‑year contract amendments to extend the Housing Rights Center fair‑housing services for FY 2025‑26 at up to $25,000 and for FY 2026‑27 at up to $25,000 plus CPI. The amendments are subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, and staff were directed to finalize the action. The Council also received and filed the Clean Power Alliance informational report and the Objective Design Standards and Guidelines project presentation. Routine consent‑agenda items were enacted by motion.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 fair‑housing contract amendment (up to $25,000) – Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, WANG
• Approved FY 2026‑27 fair‑housing contract amendment (up to $25,000 plus CPI) – Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, WANG
• Received and filed Clean Power Alliance informational report
• Received and filed Objective Design Standards and Guidelines project presentation
• Reappointed and appointed members to various boards and commissions (no vote required)
• Enacted routine consent‑agenda items (items 5,7‑25) by motion

City Council

The Alhambra City Council met in a special session on March 24, 2025. After a closed‑session discussion, the council reconvened and adjourned at 6:16 p.m. No substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.