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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Alhambra public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Residential and Commercial Development Review
Three residential approvals — a porch rebuild, window swaps, and a rear addition — show the board steering home projects to match existing neighborhood character, especially the Craftsman-style guidance on the Cordova Street porch.
110 S. Chapel Ave. code enforcement dispute
A retired builder says the developer there demolished 10 garages and built a retaining wall without permits nearly two years ago, and is now adding ADUs on top of an approved 60-unit apartment project. He wants no new permits or approvals until violations are resolved.
Tenant Protection and Relocation Assistance
The city advanced an ordinance increasing tenant relocation assistance to three months' rent for no-fault evictions, balancing tenant security with concerns raised by small property owners.
2026-2027 Annual Action Plan Preparation
The city is working on its Annual Action Plan to determine how federal HUD funds like CDBG and HOME will be spent next year. Residents and advisors are helping shape funding priorities for local services and housing programs.
Commemorative Historic Plaque Program
Alhambra is moving forward with a standardized plaque program to recognize historic properties across the city. Property owners will have access to a uniform, high-quality bronze marker to display their building's heritage.