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Unofficial until approved by the
Alhambra City Council
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
AND
Special Meeting
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER ALHAMBRA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chambers , 1 1 1 South First Street
February 14 , 2022
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6: 0 6 p.m., on Monday, February 14 , 2022, the Alhambra City Council met in Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: LEE
PRESENT via video conference: MALONEY, P É REZ, ANDRADE-STADLER ABSENT: MAZA
SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: LEE
PRESENT via video conference: MALONEY, P É REZ, ANDRADE-STADLER ABSENT: MAZA
Officials Present in person and via Zoom : City Manager Binnquist, City Attorney Montes, Assistant City Manager Garcia, Deputy City Manager Stover, City Clerk Myles, Director of Finance Lieu, Director of Public Works/ Utilities Ray, Director of Parks and Recreation Macias, Director of Library LohGuan, Marketing and Communications Specialist Nguyen, Director of Community Development Ho, Fire Chief Ragusa, Police Chief Parra, Director of Human Resources Ko, Management Analyst Garcia, Associate Planner Quyle, Deputy Director of Utilities Dolphin, CITY CLERK REPORT - NOTICE NO. N2M22 -17
The City Clerk hereby report ed that she duly gave notice of the regular meeting of the City Council being held this evening pursuant to the order of the Mayor in accordance with Section 54955 and 54956 of the Government Code of the State of California.
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.
Action Taken : On motion of Ms. PÉREZ, seconded by Mr. MALONEY , the City Council determined that the titles to all ordinances which appear ed on this public agenda had been read, and waived further reading. Hearing no objections, the Mayor so ordered.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MALONEY, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: MAZA
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF ORDINANCE NO O2M22-4797 REGARDING ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 22.30 PERTAINING TO URBAN LOT SPLITS AND SECTION
23.16.020 AND CHAPTER 23.90 PERTAINING TO URBAN DWELLINGS – F2M21-16, O2M22- 4800
City Attorney MONTES delivered the staff report. This was the time and place set by Notice No. N2M22-10 for the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider adoption of an O rdinance extending Urgency Ordinance No. O2M22-4797 amending the Alhambra Municipal Code to add Chapter 22.30 pertaining to urban lot splits and to amend Section
23.16.020 and add Chapter 23.90 pertaining to urban dwellings for a period of 10 months and 15 days . On September 16, 2021, Senate Bill 9 (SB 9, Atkins), was signed into law by the Governor. SB9 amended the California Government Code to allow for urban lot splits on R-1 lots. Effective January 1, 2022, these changes require d local agencies to ministerially approve applications to allow property owners to split a single -family lot into two lots, add a second home to their lot or split the lot into two and place duplexes on each (which would create up to four housing units on a property currently limited to one single-family house). On November 8, 2021, the City Council expressed desire for development of an ordinance in order to retain some local control related to SB9 applications. On January 4, 2022, the City Council adopted an urgency ordinance in this regard. By its terms, that ordinance was set to expire after 45 days, unless extended after a public hearing. The urgent need for the ordinance was set forth in the staff report and recitals of the urgency ordinance. A ten -day report was posted on the City ’s website discussing the steps staff has undertaken to address the issues presented by SB9. Staff intend ed to take a permanent ordinance through the Planning Commission, and then onto the City Council with any recommendation from the Planning Commission. An extension of the urgency ordinance was necessary to facilitate that process. Per Government Code Section 65858, the extension of the ordinance w ould last for 10 months and 15 days beyond the original adoption of the ordinance, unless rescinded earlier by the adoption of a permanent ordinance.
MAZA : Councilmember MAZA entered the meeting at 6:08 p.m.
Open Public Hearing: Mayor LEE opened the public hearing.
Public Comment: Lewis MCCAMMON , via Zoom, spoke in support of adopting the urgency ordinance.
Public Comment received via email on file in the City Clerk ’s Office: Clif f BENDER , via email, noted that SB 9 was an encroachment on the rights and responsibilities of a local City and spoke in support of adopting the urgency ordinance.
Close Public Hearing: After receiving public comment, Mayor LEE closed the public hearing.
Discussion : Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER inquired if this urgency ordinance will pro hibit SB 9 from moving forward and City Attorney Montes stated it does not.
Councilmember PÉREZ inquired if other cities are adopting similar ordinances and when a more permanent ordinance will be put in place. City Attorney Montes stated several 3 2- 14 -22
surrounding cities are implementing similar ordinances and Director of Community Development HO noted that an ordinance will be going to the Planning Commission in the near future and brought back to the Council.
Mayor LEE discussed strengthening the enforcement of the ordinance and strengthening the language of requirements for corporations . City Attorney Montes responded to inquiries and suggested adding the following language to the ordinance: “In the even t the owner of th e lot is a legal entity, at least one owner of the entity must reside on the lot and that same owner must reside for the entire three-year period. ” Action Taken: City Council approved an Ordinance with language suggested by City Attorney Montes and declared introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M22-4800: An Urgency Ordinance extending the term of Ordinance No. O2M22-4797 regarding Alhambra Municipal Code Chapter
22.30 pertaining to urban lot splits and Section 23.16.020 and Chapter 23.90 pertaining to urban dwellings
which such ordinance went into effect immediately upon its adoption by a 4/5 th vote of the City Council.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, MALONEY, PÉREZ, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 23 (ZONING) OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 23.27 (DOWNTOWN
REVITALIZATION DISTRICT) PERTAINING TO REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS ASSOCIATED WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS – F2M22-23 , N2M22-11, O2M22-4799
Director of Community Development HO and Associate Planner QUYLE delivered a staff report and presentation, which is on file in the City Clerks Office. This was the time and place set by Notice No. N2M22- 11 for the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 23.27 (Downtown Revitalization District) of the Alhambra Municipal Code pertaining to regulations and standards related to affordable housing developments. The proposed Ordinance was on the City Council ’s Strategic Plan to encourage and facilitate affordable housing development in the Downtown Revitalization District and assist the City to meet their Housing Element goals. The proposed Ordinance also complete d one of the programs outlined in the City ’s recently adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element. “Program 9: Expanded Density bonus in the Downtown Revitalization District ” sought to expand the density provisions into the entirety of the District to be consistent with Assembly Bill 1763 (AB 1763). In 2019, AB 1763 substantially amended the State of California ’s density bonus laws that were originally enacted in 1979. The State ’s density bonus law was intended to support the construction of affordable housing.
Open Public Hearing: Mayor LEE opened the public hearing.
Public Comment:
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1) Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, noted that he was concerned with the proposed height increase , the amount of parking that will be available , and expressed support for the overall affordable housing development projects.
2) Ari G. ARABULA, via Zoom, expressed co ncern that there is no plan for additional public transportation in that area and noted a potential concern with too much affordable housing in one concentrated area .
Close Public Hearing: After receiving public comment, Mayor LEE closed the public hearing.
Discussion : Councilmember PÉREZ discussed what qualifie d as low-income housing and what a major transportation hub would be defined as under AB 1763 . Director of Community Development Ho and Associate Planner QUYLE responded to inquiries .
Councilmember PÉREZ expressed her support for the item.
Vice Mayor MALONEY expressed his support for this item and inquired about the location of a transportation hub in a project area . Associate Planner QUYLE responded to inquiries.
Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER noted that the Council has been committed to this project for some time and it was important to continue supporting it. She discussed the public transportation options in the project area.
Mayor LEE discussed the cost to build an affordable housing unit , noted concerns with pedestrian safety in the project area, inquired if the City coordinates with Southern California Edison with any power supply concerns in the project area , expressed support for additional ACT stops in the project area and inquired about the speed limit on Main St. in the project area . Staff responded to inquiries.
Action Taken: City Council declared introduce d for first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M22-4799: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra approve Zone Text Amendment AMD-21-02 for an Amendment to Chapter 23.27 (Downtown Revitalization District) of the Alhambra Municipal Code pertaining to regulations and standards related to affordable housing developments
which ordinance would return for a second reading and adoption at the next regular Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MALONEY, PÉREZ, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
3. 2021-2022 REDISTRICTING PROCESS: PRE-FINAL MAP PUBLIC HEARING & UPDATE – F2M21-28
Andrew WESTALL , Principal, Bear Demographics & Research provided the City Council with an update on the 2021-2022 City Council redistricting process which took place after each decennial census. The presentation is on file in the City Clerks Office. This evening ’s 5 2- 14 -22
public hearing was focused on a presentation of a third Draft Map for new Council District boundaries in order to provide the Council an opportunity to provide input on additional Draft Maps and/or a Final Map. Draft Map Nos. 1 and 2 were presented to the City Council at the January 24, 2022, Council meeting. Draft Map No. 1 ha d an overall deviation of 8.0 percent, while Draft Map No. 2 ha d an overall deviation of 4.8 percent. Both Draft Maps were within the legal standard for overall deviation. Based on the City Council discussion at the January 24, 2022, meeting, the Council requested a third draft map. Draft Map No. 3 ha d an overall deviation of 7.4 percent. The first two Draft Maps were published on the City ’s website no later than January 17 th in conformance with the California Fair Maps Acts prior to the January 24 th City Council meeting. The third Draft Map was published on the City ’s website no later than February 7 th in conformance with the California Fair Maps Acts prior to this evening ’s meeting.
Open Public Hearing: Mayor LEE opened the public hearing.
Public Comment:
1) Barbara MESSINA, via Zoom, wondered wh y there were so many changes in the proposed maps even though there was not a lot of population deviation. 2) Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, stated the lower household income population is evenly distributed amongst Draft Maps 1 through 3.
3) Je-Show YANG, via Zoo m, expressed support for Draft Map No. 1 . 4) Matt CEA, via Zoom, expressed support for Draft Map No. 1 . 5) Aristotle ACEVEDO, via Zoom, expressed support for Draft Map No. 1 . 6) Nicholas Kiet QUACH, via Zoom, expressed support for Draft Map No. 1 . 7) Henry FUNG, via Zoom, expressed support for Draft Map No. 1 . 8) Ari G. ARABULA, via Zoom, state d that she d id not see a reason to make drastic changes to the existing district map.
9) Daniel PEREZ, via Zoom, expressed support for Draft Map No. 1 .
Public Comment received via email on file in the City Clerk ’s Off ice:
1) Cliff Bender, via email, expressed support for Draft Map No. 1 . 2) Danielle G. via email, requested th at the City Council make no changes to the existing district map.
Close Public Hearing: After receiving public comment, Mayor LEE closed the public hearing.
Discussion : Councilmember MAZA noted areas that he would like to see included in District 2 and stated that he d id not see a reason to make major changes to the existing maps but noted that he would support changes that the rest of the Council through was necessary . He expressed support for Draft Map No. 3. 6 2- 14 -22
Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER discussed the history of transitioning to district- based elections in the City and noted that Councilmembers represent the entire City and not just their districts. She inquired if the changes referenced by Councilmember MAZA at the previous Council meeting were incorporated into the draft maps . Mr. Westall noted those changes were incorporated in Draft Map No. 3.
Councilmember PÉREZ noted concerns with Draft Map Nos. 2 and 3 and expressed support for Draft Map No. 1 .
The Council continued to discuss various changes with the proposed draft maps and requested an additional draft map be developed to accommodate the feedback by the Council. Mr. Westall noted that he has taken in all the feedback and will attempt to produce an additional map that accommodates all the changes.
Mayor LEE suggested providing cleaner lines on the map so that district lines can be identified by major streets.
Action Taken: City Council received and filed the presentation and requested that Bear Demographics return with additional draft maps with the additional feedback received.
PRESENTATIONS
4 . DROUGHT MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE – F2M22-16
Deputy Director of Utilities David D OLPHIN present ed an overview of the City of Alhambra ’s Drought Management Plan and the levels contained in the Water Shortage Contingency Plan. The presentation also include d various workshops and events the City holds in an effort towards teaching and encouraging our residents to recognize water conservation as a way of life. The presentation is on file in the City Clerk ’s office.
Public Comment: None
Discussion : Council member MAZA inquired if the City was dependent on outside water supply and whether the City has ever had to implement water supply stoppages . Staff responded to questions.
Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER discussed the enforcement of water waste by residents and encouraged ongoing education to residents about wasting water. She inquired if there was a potential of a drought in the summer with the current rain fall. Deputy Director of Utilities DOLPHIN responded to questions.
Vice Mayor MALONEY noted the City ha d been doing a good job managing its ground water in recent years and noted that the City should continue to conserve water for the future.
Mayor LEE stated that the City should provide reminders to residents about water conservation on the City website and residents ’ water bills.
Councilmember PÉREZ noted that she was surprised to see water that is given away at restaurants noted in the report.
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Action Taken : City Council received and filed the informational report.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 5 -12 )
All other items listed under the Consent Agenda , with the exception of Item No 10 , were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion.
5. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON WINTHROP
DRIVE, CONCORD AVENUE, MIDVALE PLACE, WESTMONT DRIVE, NORWICH AVENUE, AND COMMONWEALTH AVENUE – F2M22-24, N2M22-19
This Project would replace approximately 7,000 linear feet of existing water mains in Winthrop Drive, Concord Avenue, Midvale Place, Westmont Drive, Norwich Avenue, and Commonwealth Avenue. The water mains in this area ha d a history of breaks.
Replacement of these water mains would greatly improve flow and enhance firefighting capabilities. The project would replace the existing 4-inch, 6-inch, 12-inch cast iron water mains with new 8-inch and 20-inch ductile iron water mains. The project also include d street paving, the replacement of damaged and off grade sidewalks, and curb and gutter repairs and replacements.
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council approve d the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids to qualified contractors for the Water Main Replacement Project on Winthrop Drive, Concord Avenue, Midvale Place, Westmont Drive, Norwich Avenue, and Commonwealth Avenue. with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on March 17, 2022, and opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, PÉREZ, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
6. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: SIXTH STREET SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT – F2M21-47, C2M21-40, M2M2 2-16
On July 12, 2021, the City Council awarded a contract to GRBCON Inc. in the amount of $701,847.00 for the Sixth Street Sewer Main Replacement Project. The project installed approximately 1,400 feet of new of 12 -inch sewer main on Sixth Street from Front Street to San Marino Avenue. There was one change order authorized to complete the project.
The change order was due to unforeseen conditions associated with encased concrete around sewer main pipe, several private lateral sewer connections, and a storm drain pipe crossing main sewer pipe. These changes resulted in an increase to the contract by $23,997.00, bringing the total project cost to $725,844.00. The project was completed in accordance with the City requirements and specifications. As such, it would be appropriate for the City Council to accept the project as complete and instruct the City Clerk that the Notice of Completion be filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorder ’s Office.
Discussion : None
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Action Taken : City Council accept ed the work of GRBCON Inc. for the 6th Street Sewer Main Replacement Project in the amount of $725,844.00 as complete; direct ed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; direct ed the Finance Director to release the five percent retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed ; and , direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22- 16 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, PÉREZ, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
7. AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION FOR GRANT APPLICATION UNDER CALRECYCLE ’S SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM – F2M22-18, R2M22-12 The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) offer ed the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program, a non-competitive grant program to provide one-time funding to local jurisdictions to assist with the implementation of regulation requirements associated with SB 1383. CalRecycle would distribute $57 million in available funding to eligible cities and counties based on per capita calculations released by the California Department of Finance ’s January 2021 population statistics, with a base amount of $20,000 per jurisdiction. The City of Alhambra was expected to receive $114,155. Staff drafted a grant application to use the funding to initiate a comprehensive, multilingual campaign that provides public information on the SB 1383 requirements; how the City would implement the regulations; and how to properly dispose of organic waste. In addition to these communication efforts, staff propose d to utilize a portion of the funding for the purchase of blue recyclable bins and green organic waste bins to be installed at all City facilities, including public areas and employee breakrooms. Staff would also conduct training, outreach and education to City employees on the SB 1383 requirements, how the City implemented the regulations, and how to properly dispose of organic waste.
Discussion : Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER thanked Deputy City Manager STOVER for her work on SB 1383.
Action Taken : City Council approve d an application for grant funds for the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program; adopt Resolution No. R2M22-12 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City o f Alhambra authorizing submittal of an application for grant funds from Cal R ecyle for the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program , enabling the submittal of such application in the amount of $114,155 to CalRecycle; and , direct ed and authorize d staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, PÉREZ, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
8. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF TWO ALL ELECTRIC FORD E-TRANSIT VANS – F2M22-6A, C2M22-5, M2M22-17
As part of the City of Alhambra ’s on-going effort to move to a greener and more energy 9 2- 14 -22
efficient fleet, staff recommended the purchase of two all-electric Ford E-Transit Vans.
The current Parks and Recreation Van was a 1989 model that ha d been in service for 32 years, well beyond the expected life of the vehicle. The City warehouse van was 27 years old and the cost of repairs and down time exceeded the value of the vehicle. Staff sought to purchase two new electric vans to replace the aging vehicles though a cooperative purchase agreement. Cooperative purchase would be allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080 (B3 ).
Discussion : Vice Mayor MALONEY expressed support for the purchase of two electric vehicles and thanked staff for their work on the item.
A ction Taken : City Council award ed a contract , subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of two all-electric Ford E-Transit Vans in the amount of $112,920.66; and , direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22- 17 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, PÉREZ, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
9. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: LEASE OF SOLAR TRASH COMPACTORS – F2M17-38, C2M17-41, M2M 22-18
On June 26, 2017, the City of Alhambra entered into an agreement with Big Belly Solar, LLC, to lease eleven solar powered Big Belly + Smartbelly Double Stations trash compactors with anti-graffiti wraps and foot pedals for a five-year term. On January 20, 2020, the City approved the First Amendment to the Agreement to lease two additional solar powered Big Belly + Smartbelly Double Stations at a total cost of $21,750 through January 2025. The (5) five-year Service Agreement for the original eleven Big Belly was due to expire on July 20, 2022. In order to extend the original Service Agreement, a Second Amendment to the existing agreement need ed to be approved to lease the eleven solar powered Big Belly + Smartbelly Double Stations with custom wraps and foot pedals for an additional (5) five-year term commencing July 20, 2022 and expiring on July 19, 2027. The total cost for the 11 units was $106,933.20, with invoicing and payments not to exceed $21,386.64 annually.
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council approve d a second amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the agreement (C2M17-41) between the City of Alhambra and Big Belly Solar, LLC for an equipment lease renewal of solar trash compactors for a (5) five-year term, commencing July 20, 2022 and ending July 19, 2027 in an annual amount not to exceed $21,386.64; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M22-18) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, PÉREZ, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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10. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO COMPLETE AND SIGN DOCUMENTS RELATING TO 201 WEST MAIN STREET NECESSARY TO: (1) AMEND THE CONDITIONS, COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATIONS IN THE 2004 GRANT DEED; AND , (2) TERMINATE THE 2002 OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT – F2M2-516, C2M2- 50 9, D2M4-509, D2M2-1955 , M2M22-19
City Attorney MONTES reported on the background of the item. Staff request ed that the City Council authorize staff to complete and sign documents relating to 201 West Main Street (“the Property ”) necessary to: (1) Amend the Conditions, Covenants, Restrictions a nd Reservations in the 2004 Grant Deed; a nd (2) Terminate the 2002 Owner Participation Agreement . In 2002, the former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency owned 201 W. Main Street. On November 25, 2002, the Agency and the City entered into an Owner Participation Agreement with California Diner Concepts, Inc. to provide it with certain HUD community development grant block grant funds to redevelop the site . In 2004, the City issued a Certificate of Completion for the site and the Redevelopment Agency then transferred the P roperty to individuals affiliated with California Diner Concepts, Inc. which was lessee at that time, and continue d to this day as lessee. The transfer was accomplished through a Grant Deed with several conditions, covenants, restrictions, and reservations (CC&Rs). After 18 years in business, Ownership sold the Property and the Title Company excepted from clean title the old 2002 Ownership Participation Agreement and the old 2004 Grant Deed ’s CC&Rs. Ownership requested the City and Successor Agency ’s help in removing these impediments to title to freely alienate and transfer the Property, subject only to the anti-discrimination provisions in the Grant Deed CC&Rs and of course being otherwise bound by the City ’s General Plan and Zoning laws.
Discussion : Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER inquired if this deed would remove the diner -type use requirement and asked what it would open it up to. City Attorney Montes and Director of Community Development HO responded to questions.
Councilmember MAZA asked if any money was exchanged when the original deed was approved , inquired if the next owner could re-sell the land and turn it into another use , inquired if this owner is the same owner of similar establishments in South Pasadena , and noted that he would hate to see the Diner on Main close. City Attorney Montes responded to questions.
David YOST, applicant , provided a background on their history of ownership of the Diner on Main , an overview of their attempt to sell the property , their current struggles of keeping the restaurant operating and profitable.
Vice Mayor MALONEY discussed the pros and cons of the item and inquired if there could be a transition period after the s ale to see if the new owners can make the Diner work. Mr.
YOST noted that they are trying to sell to a restaurant operator .
Councilmember MAZA noted that the current owners ha ve a right to transfer the property and expressed hope that the new owners would keep the current Diner on Main open.
Vice Mayor MALONEY suggest ed tabling this item and working with the potential new owners on keeping the Diner on Main open. Mr. YOST expressed concern with delaying this item and potentially losing the sale to a new owner.
Mayor LEE stated that she was not ready to vote on this item today , noted that the Diner on Main was a staple of Downtown Alhambra , and expressed concern with what could potentially replace the Diner.
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Mayor LEE made a motion to table this item to the next City Council meeting. Motion was not carried due to a lack of a second.
Councilmember MAZA spoke in support of working with the applicant and approving this item.
Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER inquired about the restaurateurs that the applicant was currently in negotiations with to sell the property. Mr. YOST note d that they were current family restaurant owners.
Councilmember PÉREZ agreed with the points made by Councilmember MAZA and noted that selling the property to family restaurant owners would be the best-case scenario.
Mayor LEE inquired about the future plans of the Diner for the potential new owners . Mr.
YOST stated that they were looking to keep it a family style restaurant but will not move forward with the purchase unless the deed restrictions are removed.
The Council continued to discus s the pros and cons of approving this item.
A m o tion was made by Councilmember MAZA, and second ed by Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER to approve the recommended action.
Mayor LEE offered a substitute motion to allow for the release of the convent but requiring a new covenant for a 5-year period , seconded by Vice Mayor MALONEY. The substitute motion failed on a vote of 2/3 with PÉREZ, MAZA, and ANDRADE-STADLER voting no and LEE and MALONEY voting yes. Council returned to the original motion made by Mr.
Maza.
Action Taken : City Council and Successor Agency to the Former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency authorize d staff to complete and sign the documents relating to 201 West Main Street necessary to amend the conditions, covenants, restrictions and reservations set forth in the former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency ’s 2004 Grant Deed to the current restaurant property owner; and terminate d the former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency and City ’s 2002 Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) with the former lessee of the restaurant property. ( M2M22-19 ) Vote: Moved: MAZA Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes: LEE
Abstain: MALONEY
Absent: NONE
11. PE RSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M22-2
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council ratif ied the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated February 14, 2022 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting. 12 2- 14 -22
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, PÉREZ, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
12. DEMANDS - F2M22 -1
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council approve d as submitted Final Check List (227575 thru 227731) in the amount of $57,343.92 for the period ending February 1, 2022; Final Check List (227430 thru 227574) in the amount of $1,037,212.79 for the period ending January 27, 2022; Final Check List (227301 thru 227429) in the amount of $863,981.28 for the period ending January 20, 2022; and, Final Check List (227176 thru 227300) in the amount of $1,160,621.82 for the period ending January 13, 2022.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, PÉREZ, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - F2M22-4
Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, wished the City Council a Happy Valentine ’s Day and provided an update on COVID-19 numbers in the City.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M2 2 -7 Councilmember PÉREZ wished everyone a Happy Valentine ’s Day.
Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER spoke in support of going back to in-person City Council meetings , gave kudos to Supervisor Solis for providing resources during COVID-19 , and thanked Mayor LEE for her leadership during this past year.
Vice Mayor MALONEY also expressed support of going back to in-person City Council meeti ngs, discussed the upcoming Lunar New Year Festival this coming weekend, and thanked Mayor LEE for her leadership this past year.
Mayor LEE reflected on her time as Mayor this past nine months and inquired about the City ’s response time to repair lights that have gone down during a power outage. Staff responded to the question.
ADJOURNMENT: At 10 :5 5 p.m . there being no further business for the Council to transact, the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council , adjourned their meeting to the next regul ar meeting of the Alhambra City Council is scheduled for Monday, February 28 , 202 2 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK