On the agenda: City Council to vote on new water-use regulations
The proposed ordinance will prohibit lawn-watering between 8am and 6pm. The State asks that Alhambra reduce its water usage by 24 percent.
Government
City Council swears in new mayor, vice mayor, adopts balanced 2015-16 budget
The budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year projects a surplus of $11,642.
On the agenda: Ayala to be sworn in as mayor; city lot for sale as part of Redevelopment Agency dissolution
Councilman Luis Ayala will succeed Gary Yamauchi as Mayor. City Council will also vote on whether to recommend the sale of a vacant city lot on Date and Commonwealth Avenues.
Suspicious letter leads to temporary closure at Alhambra City Hall; Pasadena may limit watering to twice a week under proposed restrictions
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Alhambra residents ask council to establish historic preservation ordinance; Suspect stealing mail caught on camera in Monterey Park
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On the agenda: City Council to review, vote on revised plan for 70-home Midwick development
The plan comes after city officials, developers, and the community reached a compromise.
Dog park pulled from consideration
City Council is no longer pursuing the idea of an off-leash dog park. Some residents spoke against a proposed dog park on Ramona St, citing safety issues.
Alhambra to draft new General Plan, seeks community input
The General Plan, described as a city's "constitution," touches on topics like housing, public parks, and transportation.
On the agenda: Alhambra seeks input for new General Plan
The current General Plan was adopted in 1987. City Council and staff will also discuss updates for the Strategic Plan.
Students In Government Day on Monday 4/27
The Alhambra High School Social Science Department in conjunction with Alhambra City Government will host their first "Students in Government" day on Monday, April 27th. 24 AHS Juniors and Seniors will be "shadowing" local government officials (Mayor, Councilmembers,