CITY OF ALHAMBRA AGENDA ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 24, 2014

MISSION STATEMENT The City of Alhambra is dedicated to responsive, creative leadership and quality services, ensuring desirable neighborhoods and a supportive business environment, while being sensitive to the diversity of our community.

VISION STATEMENT The City of Alhambra shall be the premier family-oriented and economically prosperous community in the San Gabriel Valley.

Addressing the Council: Section 2.04.210 of the Alhambra Municipal Code establishes the procedures for addressing the Council. Any person wishing to address the Council during the meeting must complete a Speaker Request Card and submit it to the City Clerk. When called upon by the Mayor, please step to the podium and give your name, address and organization or other party you represent, if any, in an audible tone of voice for the record. Remarks are limited to 5 minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other than the Council and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the Council, without the permission of the Mayor. No question shall be asked a Councilperson except through the Mayor. Standards of Decorum: Any person making personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks or who shall become boisterous while addressing the Council shall be forthwith, by the Mayor, barred from the meeting. Enforcement of Decorum: The Chief of Police, or his designee, shall be Sergeant-at-Arms of the Council meetings. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall carry out all orders and instructions given by the Mayor for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum at the Council meeting. Persons Authorized to be Within Rail: No person, except City officials, their representatives, and newspaper reporters, shall be permitted within the rail in front of the Council Chamber without the express consent of the Council. Agenda Tracking Numbers: All numbers listed in bold after the title of each Agenda item are City Clerk tracking numbers that are used for filing and research purposes.

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AGENDA Regular Meeting ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers 111 South First Street February 24, 2014 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: COUNCIL: FLAG SALUTE: READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to City Council taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read. Recommended Action: By motion, determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read, and waive further reading. Messina, Yamauchi, Ayala, Placido, Sham Led by Mayor Sham

PRESENTATIONS 1. BMW FACILITY PROPOSED EXPANSION F2M14-16 BMW, located at the corner of Atlantic Boulevard and Main Street is considering an expansion of their current facility. The proposed expansion would add approximately 22,000 square feet on the northwest side of the current building, extending it west toward Olive Avenue. The addition will expand the existing service bays to accommodate additional service stations on the ground floor and add 108 inventory parking spaces on the roof deck. Recommended Action: presented this evening. 2. City Council receive and order filed the informational report

PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED PROJECT FOR ALHAMBRA PLACE F2M14-26 Shea Properties has prepared a presentation for City Councils review and consideration for their proposed project at the Alhambra Place site at Main Street and Garfield Avenue. The project site is approximately 11 acres and extends east to Monterey and south to Bay State. The project consists of a four story residential component with 260 units of market rate apartments with a four story parking structure to accommodate the parking needs of the residential units and a portion of the commercial space within the project. The commercial component consists of approximately 140,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space. The commercial portion of the project will maintain the Bank of America and the former Mervyns building and remove and reconstruct the buildings along Main and Garfield. A parking field immediately adjacent to the commercial uses, along with the Monterey parking lot, will serve the retail and restaurant customers. 2

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Recommended Action: comment as appropriate.

City Council receive this informational report and provide

CLOSED SESSION & CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT re SAME - F2M14-14 The City Council will move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Sec. 54950, et seq.) for the purposes of conferring with the Citys Real Property Negotiator, and/or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation, and/or discussing matters covered under Government Code Section 54957 (Personnel), and/or conferring with the Citys Labor Negotiators as follows; provided, however, prior to so moving into closed session, the City Attorney shall make any announcements required by the Brown Act pertaining to such closed session matters: Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Govt. Code Section 54956.8): None Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Ramirez vs. City of Alhambra, LASC GC046887 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 1 matter. Initiation of litigation pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): 2 matters. Discussion of Personnel Matters (Govt. Code Section 54957): None Conference with Citys Labor Negotiator (Govt. Code Section 54957.6): Richard Bacio, Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director, re Management Employees, Alhambra Police Miscellaneous Association, Alhambra Police Officers Association, Alhambra Police Management Association, Alhambra Fire Fighters Association, and the Alhambra City Employees Association.

RECONVENE & CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: In the event the City Council moves into a closed session, the City Council shall reconvene at 7:00 p.m. and the City Attorney shall report upon the closed session if required. PRESENTATIONS 3. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE F2M11-36 On October 22, 2013, the City Council and Executive Staff met to review the current three-year goals (2011-2014) and six-month objectives to implement the Citys strategic plan. Approximately every six months, the City Council and Executive Staff meet to update the objectives. During the strategic planning process, it was determined that staff will review the progress of the goals and objectives and present to the City Council the status on a monthly basis. Recommended Action: presented this evening. Council receive and order filed this informational report

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STRATEGIC PLAN DISASTER PREPARDEDNESS COMMUNITY OUTREACH F2M11-36 Staff wishes to update the City Council on the planned disaster preparedness community outreach events scheduled to meet the Citys strategic goal to enhance the quality of the Citys neighborhoods and community. Three meetings will be held at Fire Station 71 on April 26th, May 3rd and September 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon each day. Participants will include the Police Department (APD), Fire Department (AFD), Alhambra Unified School District, Red Cross and Cal Tech. A representative from each entity will give a brief presentation on their organizations capabilities and responsibilities during a disaster; followed by a question and answer period afterwards. In addition, there will be displays set up by APD, AFD, Alhambra CERT, Alhambra Neighborhood Watch, Red Cross, Cal Tech and an emergency supply vendor. FEMA disaster preparedness handouts will also be available at each meeting along with disaster supply kits for purchase. Recommended Action: City Council receive and order filed this information report.

CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 5 16) All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a citizen or Council member requests otherwise; in which case, the item will be removed for separate consideration. 5. NIB: PURCHASE & INSTALLATION OF SAND FILTERS FOR THE GRANADA PARK SWIM COMPLEX F2M14-6B, N2M14-23 Staff requests authorization from the City Council to circulate a Notice Inviting Bids for the purchase and installation of replacement sand filters at the Granada Park Pool Swim Complex. Because the Granada Park Swim Complex was built using Proposition A funds, renovations and repairs are eligible for reimbursement under this grant, with the approval of the County of Los Angeles. The County has approved the replacement of the sand filters and will reimburse the City 100% of the funds expended. Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to circulate a Notice Inviting Bids for the purchase and installation of new sand filters for the Granada Park Swim Complex. 6. NIB: ALHAMBRA PARK PICNIC SHELTERS REPLACEMENT PROJECT - F2M6-81, N2M14-24 Staff requests that the City Council authorize a Notice Inviting Bids for the Alhambra Park Picnic Shelters Replacement Project. The picnic shelters at Alhambra Park became deteriorated beyond repair and were removed for the safety of the public. Plans and specifications were prepared by an engineering firm to replace the shelters using the existing pillars.

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Recommended Action: City Council approve the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids to qualified contractors for the Alhambra Park Picnic Shelters Replacement Project, with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on Thursday March 27, 2014 and opened publicly at 11:00 a.m. the same day. 7. APPROVE EXTENSION OF CYCLIC STORAGE AGREEMENT WITH MAIN SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATERMASTER F2M3-91, C2M3-67, M2M14-23

Staff requests that the City Council approve an amendment to the Cyclic Storage Agreement with the Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster to extend the agreement for an additional five years. The Cyclic Storage Agreement between the City of Alhambra and the Main San Gabriel Watermaster that was approved by the City Council in 2009 has now expired. City staff has requested that the Watermaster extend the Cyclic Storage Agreement for another five year period. This would allow the City to continue to store up to 10,000 acre-feet of water in the basin for another five year term through February 14, 2019. At the end of this term, the Agreement would be renewable at the request of either the City or Watermaster for an additional multi-year period as necessary.
City Council approve the Cyclic Storage Agreement Recommended Action: between the City of Alhambra and the Main San Gabriel Watermaster for an additional five years, with an option to renew said Agreement at the end of the term at the request of either party; and, direct to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Councils action. (M2M14-23)

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AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF GENERATOR FOR THE POLICE FACILITY BUILDING F2M13-6B, N2M13-146, C2M14-8, M2M14-24 Staff requests that the City Council award a contract for the purchase and installation of a replacement 1100KV diesel emergency generator for the Police Facility Building. Bids were opened for this project on January 30, 2014 and one bid was received from Global Power Group, Inc. Staff has reviewed the bid and found it to meet all the bid specifications. Recommended Action: City Council award a contract to Global Power Group, Inc., subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, in the amount not to exceed $671,571.90 for the purchase and installation of a replacement 1100KV diesel emergency generator for the Police Facility Building; direct the Director of Finance to appropriate $671,571.90 from the Police Facility Assessment Fund to new account number 242.20.2810.91332 for the same; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Councils action. (M2M14-24)

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AMERICAN RED CROSS SHELTER AGREEMENT - F2M1-88, C2M14-9, M2M1425

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The local chapter of the American Red Cross has requested that the City of Alhambra enter into an agreement to operate emergency shelters on three predesignated City-owned properties. The three pre-designated shelter locations are the Joslyn Adult Center, Almansor Gymnasium and Granada Park Gym facilities. The agreement outlines the expectations of the City and American Red Cross in the event of a disaster and one or all of the three shelters are opened. There are no costs associated with signing the Agreement. Reimbursement for damage, custodial and food service personnel, and reasonable out-of-pocket operational costs, including the cost of utilities are included in the agreement in the event that one or all three of the shelters are opened. Recommended Action: City Council approve that certain American Red Cross Shelter Agreement for the use of three pre-designated shelters in the event of a disaster between the City of Alhambra and the American Red Cross which Agreement is on file in the City Clerks Office as Contract No. C2M14-9 and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part of as though fully set forth herein; authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Councils action. (M2M14-25)
10. FY 2013 URBAN AREA STRATEGIC SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT F2M1-106, C2M14-10, M2M14-26 As a designated Core City, the City of Los Angeles is eligible for additional funding through the Urban Area Strategic Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program that is administered by the Department of Homeland Security. In addition to the Core City, individual cities that are contiguous to the City of Los Angeles are also eligible for funding. The City of Alhambra is identified as a contiguous city and, therefore, is eligible for funding through this grant. During the 2013 UASI Grant process, $90,948.00 was allotted to the Alhambra Fire Department for equipment and training including the cost of Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) equipment, US&R courses and backfill cost for Fire Department personnel attending training. Staff recommends that the City Council approve an agreement with City of Los Angeles, accept the FY 2013 UASI Grant, and approve the purchase of US&R equipment, training, backfill and supplies for the Fire Department. Recommended Action: City Council approve an agreement with the City of Los Angeles; accept the grant in the amount of $90,948.00; and, direct the Director of Finance to establish FY 13 Urban Area Strategic Security Initiative line account for the Fire Department. (M2M14-26)

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APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND & POLICE FACILITY ASSESSMENT FUND F2M13-37, F2M5-112, M2M14-27 Staff requests that the City Council appropriate a total of $42,814.00 from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund and Police Facility Assessment Fund to be used toward the purchases of data storage for the Police Department servers, new 6

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Taser cartridges and training equipment and the renovations to the landscaping areas around the Police Facility Building. Recommended Action: City Council approve the appropriation of $42,814.00 from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund and Police Facility Assessment Fund to be used towards the purchases of data storage for the Police Department servers, new Taser cartridges and training equipment, and renovations to the landscaping areas around the Police Facility Building as outlined the Chief of Polices February 24, 2014 report on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Councils action. (M2M14-27)

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PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 1500 WEST ALHAMBRA ROAD F2M14-20, C2M14-11, M2M14-28 Staff requests City Council approve the Purchase and Sales Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions for the purchase of the property at 1500 West Alhambra Road from the Los Angeles Railroad Heritage Foundation and authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to take the steps necessary to finalize this action. The property was appraised at $590,000 and the Citys offer to purchase for the same amount was accepted. Staff is pursuing a grant for the creation of a park at this site and the extension of Burke Heritage Park along Alhambra Road for future Council approval. Should the City be successful and receive the grant funds, staff would propose for Council approval reimbursing the City. Funds are also available for a housing or commercial project in the event the City should desire to pursue other avenues. Recommended Action: City Council approve the Purchase and Sales Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions for the purchase of the property at 1500 West Alhambra Road from the Los Angeles Railroad Heritage Foundation and authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to take the steps necessary to finalize Councils action. (M2M14-28)

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MINUTES Recommended Action: City Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes of the January 13, 2014 regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council, the Minutes of the January 27, 2014 regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council and the Minutes of the February 10, 2014 regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council.

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TREASURERS REPORT - F2M14-1 Recommended Action: City Council receive and file as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for the month of January, 2014, listing all of the City's investments as of January 31, 2014.

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Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated February 24, 2014 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting. 16. DEMANDS - F2M14-1 Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (152068 thru 152134) in the amount of $25,853.87 for the period ending February 3, 2014; Final Check List (152135 thru 152304) in the amount of $377,670.59 for the period ending February 7, 2014 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $497,486.49 for the week ending January 31, 2014; and, Final Check List (152304 thru 152407) in the amount of $503,187.96 for the period ending February 14, 2014.

ORDINANCES FIRST READING 17. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14.04 OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT FEEDING OF WILD ANIMALS IN CITY PARKS AND PUBLIC GROUNDS F2M14- 16, O2M14-4653 The wild waterfowl have become an attraction at Almansor Park for both park users and golfers. Well intended members of the public have come to the park to feed the birds for both recreational reasons and to care for the waterfowl. These actions have contributed to the reluctance of waterfowl to migrate back to their point of origin, subsequent nesting in the park and overpopulation at the lakes. The resulting overcrowding has created property damage, additional maintenance and health risks to the waterfowl as well those feeding them. Eliminating unnatural food sources will encourage the wildlife to migrate in a natural way and reduce overpopulation at the lakes thereby mitigating the problems associated with the waterfowl overcrowding and overpopulation. Recommended Action: City Council direct the City Attorney to introduce and give first reading by title only, waiving further reading to the following ordinance entitled: Ordinance No. O2M14-4653: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, amending Chapter 14.04 of the Alhambra Municipal Code to prohibit the feeding of wild animals in City parks and public grounds which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at the next City Council meeting 18. STORMWATER LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE - F2M13-54, O2M144654

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degrade the quality of waters of the State. In order to participate in a Watershed Management Program and/or Enhanced Watershed Management Program, the Municipal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requires permittees to develop and implement a Low Impact Development (LID) ordinance. The Citys existing Alhambra Municipal Code Chapter 16.36 must be amended to make the City compliant with the Order and demonstrate that the City has the legal authority to manage rainwater and urban runoff while mitigating the negative impacts of development and urbanization. Recommended Action: City Council direct the City Attorney to introduce and give first reading by title only, waiving further reading to the following ordinance entitled: Ordinance No. O2M14-4654: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra amending in full Alhambra Municipal Code Chapter 16.36 Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan Implementation (SUSMP) and replacing with new Chapter 16.36 Stormwater Low Impact Development (Lid) Standards which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at the next City Council meeting

ORDINANCES SECOND READING 19. SPEED LIMITS UPDATE F96-33, F2M14-9, O2M14-4650 Staff requests that the City Council consider second reading and adoption of an ordinance that will amend the Alhambra Municipal Code to update prima facie speed limits in the City. Recommended Action: City Council direct the City Attorney to give second reading by title only to the following ordinance entitled: Ordinance No. O2M14-4650: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council Amending Chapter 11.08 of the Alhambra Municipal Code to Update Prima Facie Speed Limits in the City after which the Council, by motion, may adopt Ordinance No. O2M14-4650. 20. INITIATION OF THE PROCESS FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE 11-4-14 ALHAMBRA GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - F2M14-25, O2M14-4652

Staff requests that the City Council consider second reading and adoption of an ordinance calling the General Municipal Election in the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Unified School District to be held on November 4, 2014 to be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held that same date for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters the following named officers: Councilperson of the First District, full term; Councilperson of the Second District, full term; Councilperson of the Fifth District, full term; Member, Board of Education Fourth District, full term; and, Member, Board of Education Fifth District, full term 9 2-24-14

Recommended Action: City Council direct the City Attorney to give second reading by title only to the following ordinance entitled: O2M14-4652: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council providing for a General Municipal Election in said City to be held on November 4, 2014, and providing for the participation therein of electors residing in the Alhambra Unified School District in territory outside of the corporate limits of said City, and providing for the consolidation of the General Municipal Election with the statewide General Election; said Election being held for the election of the following City and Unified School District Officials, to wit: Councilperson of the First District, Full Term; Councilperson of the Second District, Full Term; Councilperson of the Fifth District, Full Term; Member, Board of Education Fourth District, Full Term; and, Member, Board of Education Fifth District, Full Term after which the Council, by motion, may adopt Ordinance No. O2M14-4652.

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ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 23 (ZONING) TO ALLOW TRANSITIONAL, SUPPORTIVE AND EMPLOYEE HOUSING IN ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONES, ADDING DEFINITIONS FOR COMMON AREA AND LIVING AREA AND ESTABLISHING TIME LIMITS FOR DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPLICATIONS F2M14-24, O2M144651 Staff requests that the City Council consider second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Title 23 (Zoning) of the Alhambra Municipal Code to allow transitional, supportive and employee housing in all residential zones, adding definitions for Common Area and Living Area and establishing time limits for Design Review board applications. Recommended Action: City Council direct the City Attorney to give second reading by title only to the following ordinance entitled: Ordinance No. O2M14-4651: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, amending Title 23 (Zoning) of the Alhambra Municipal Code regarding transitional, supportive and employee housing in all Residential Zones; adding definitions for Common Area and Living Area and adding Chapter 23.64 establishing time limits for Design Review Board applications after which the Council, by motion, may adopt Ordinance No. O2M14-4651.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (TIME LIMITATION - 5 MINUTES) Citizens wishing to address the Council on any matter which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council not on the Agenda may do so at this time. Please state your NAME and ADDRESS CLEARLY for the record. 10 2-24-14

Please note that while the City Council values your comments, pursuant to January 1, 1987 amendments to the Brown Act, the City Council cannot respond nor take any action until such time as the matter may appear as an item on forthcoming agendas. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) F2M14-7 Each Councilmember at his discretion may address the Council and public on matters of general information and/or concern, including announcements and future agenda items. ADJOURNMENT: The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Alhambra City Council will be held on Monday, March 10, 2014 at 5:30 p.m., in the Alhambra City Hall Council Chambers, 111 South First Street, Alhambra, California. NOTICE Agenda Items: Copies of the staff reports or other written documentation relating to the items listed on this agenda are on file with the City Clerk in Alhambra City Hall, located at 111 South First Street, Alhambra, California, and are available for inspection during regular office hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Broadcast of Meeting: The regular meetings of the Alhambra City Council are recorded and are broadcast on Charter Channel 3 at 7:30 p.m. on the Thursdays and Mondays following the meeting. Recordings are also available for viewing by the public on the City of Alhambras website, at the Alhambra Public Library and, upon appointment, in the Administrative Services Department. Americans with Disabilities Act: If you require special assistance to participate in any City meeting (including assisted listening devices), please contact the City Clerk's Office (626) 5705090. Notification of at least 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. LAUREN MYLES, CMC CITY CLERK

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