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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 28, 2022
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.
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Addressing the Council:
In person: 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 should complete a Speaker Request Card and submit it to the City Clerk so the City Council knows you wish to speak . When called upon by the presiding officer, please step to the podium.
Via Zoom or Telephone: “Raise your hand” - Members of the public may speak by using the “Raise Hand” function during the public comments portion, if on Zoom or telephone. Staff will unmute speakers participating via Zoom or telephone and announce your name when it is your time to speak.
Remarks are limited to 5 minutes; however, the presiding officer may either extend or reduce the maximum time to such period of time as the Council may determine.
Standards of Decorum : Any person addressing the Council who refuses to stop speaking after his/her time has expired or any person who behaves in such a manner as to interfere with or impede the progress of the City Council meeting who, after a request by the presiding officer , refuses to cease such behavior may be removed from the City Council chambers upon direction of the presiding officer.
Enforcement of Decorum : The Chief of Police, or his/her designee, shall be Sergeant -at-Arms of the Council meetings. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall carry out all orders and instructions given by the presiding officer for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum at the Council meeting.
Persons Authorized to be Within Rail : No person, except City official or their designees, 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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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, 111 South First Street
March 28, 2022
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL: Lee, Maza, Pérez, Andrade-Stadler, Maloney
FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Maloney
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.
PRESENTATIONS
1. CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE UPDATE – F2M17-49
Mr. Ted Bardacke, CEO of the Clean Power Alliance (CPA), will present to the City Council an update on the Clean Power Alliance, which the City of Alhambra joined in 2017. Mr.
Bardacke will provide an overview of the basics of the CPA, Alhambra’s participation in the CPA, the Statewide Time of Use transition, CPA Community Programs, the 2022-2023 rate outlook and the current default levels in CPA territory.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and order the informational report filed as presented.
2. UPDATE ON SAN GABRIEL VALLEY REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST - F2M20-27
Chair of the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT), Jed Leano, will present an update on the SGVRHT’s efforts and accomplishments over the last two years.
SGVRT has funded 10 affordable housing projects totally 552 units, including 2 projects in Alhambra. In addition, the SGVRHT also opened the first tiny home bridge housing site in the San Gabriel Valley, Esperanza Villa.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file the informational report.
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3. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS – F2M22-25, M2M22-36
At the February 28, 2022 Council meeting, the City Council reorganized and the offices of Mayor and Vice Mayor were rotated. After each reorganization of the Council, staff submits a list of the City Council’s appointments to external boards/commissions for approval to ensure the appointments stay current and to ensure any adjustments are made, if needed.
This list was provided to the City Council at the March 14, 2022 meeting. At the March 14, 2022 Council meeting, the City Council requested clarification on the appointment process for two San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (COG) committees – the Transportation Committee and the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT).
Staff contacted the COG for clarification and determined the City Council may appoint a Member and Alternate Member to the Transportation Committee at this time. With respect to the SGVRHT Board of Directors, this is an elected position handled by the COG. While Alhambra City Council members are eligible to nominate themselves and to be elected through the COG’s election process, the City Council cannot make appointments to the SGVRHT Boar d of Directors. Currently, Councilmember Adele Andrade -Stadler was elected to and serves on the SGVRHT Board of Directors.
Recommended Action: City Council nominate colleagues to fill the City’s positions on the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (COG) Transportation Committee and vote to approve the City Council appointments to various external boards/commissions ; and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M22-36)
4. ANNUAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS – F2M22-34
The terms of office for all members of the City’s various Boards and Commission expired on March 28, 2022; therefore, it is appropriate for Councilpersons to appoint or reappoint their representatives at this time. With the exception of the Youth Commission, each representative may serve for a maximum of eight consecutive terms of one year each.
Appointments will be effective for a period commencing March 28, 2022 and ending March 27, 2023.
Recommended Action: The Mayor and each Councilperson shall announce his/her new appointments to the Civil Service Commission/Board of Appeals, HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee, Human Relations Commission, Board of Library Trustees, Parks & Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Transportation Commission, Youth Commission, the Alhambra City Arts & Cultural Events Committee and the Environmental Committee with each appointment to be effective for a period commencing March 22, 2021 and ending March 28, 2022. Other than announcing names of new appointees, no action is required.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 5 - 24)
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. ACCEPT GRANT: ALHAMBRA CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY - F2M22-18, M2M22-37
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The Alhambra Library applied for and received a $4,725 grant from the California State Library to pilot book delivery services to home or facility-bound residents. The Library will accept book requests, make delivery and retrieve return items weekly to the targeted residents via the mobile library. This program aims to enhance access for community members who have limited ability to access the Library’s physical building and its collection. The grant funds will be used to purchase books, supplies and other materials in support of the program.
Recommended Action: City Council accept $4,725 from the California State Library for the Zipbooks program; appropriate revenue and expenditure funds in the amount of $4,725; authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the grant agreement with the California State Library, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M22-37)
6. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: MISSION ROAD SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-35, N2M22-42
The Sewer Master Plan identified the Mission Road sewer main between Marengo Avenue and Marguerita Avenue as deficient in capacity and recommends replacement of the existing sewer main with a larger diameter sewer main. This project will replace approximately 1,300 feet of existing 8-inch sewer main to 15-inch sewer main. Plans and specifications have been prepared. Staff has reviewed the plans and found them to be consistent with the City’s standards.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids to qualified contractors for the Mission Road Sewer Main Replacement Project with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on April 21, 2022, and opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day.
7. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR ELECTRICAL UPGRADING ON WELL NO. 9 – F2M22-36, RPF2M22-5
Well No. 9 is located at 417 N. Granada Ave. The electrical panel is over 50 years old and needs to be replaced and brought up to date with the current electrical safety standards.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Professional Engineering Design Service for Electrical Upgrading on Well No. 9 with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 21, 2022.
8. RESOLUTION REAUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY’S BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS TO IMPLEMENT TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY FOR CONDUCTING PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO AB 361 – F2M20-33, R2M22-17
During COVID, the City has conducted meetings offering teleconferencing accessibility to members of the public, City Council, members of City boards and commissions, City staff and consultants. The executive orders authorizing such meetings lapsed on September 30, 2021, replaced with legislation in the form of AB 361. AB 361 was signed into law by the Governor on September 16, 2021, which went into effect immediately as urgency
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legislation (codified under Government Code § 54953), and waived certain provisions of the Brown Act in order to allow local agencies to continue to meet remotely. Specifically, the bill allows remote teleconference flexibility, but only when there is a state of emergency that makes it unsafe to meet in person. The City has already implemented the requirements of AB 361 for conducting public meetings and is in full compliance, thus there will be no change of the currently established procedures. The Council made the necessary findings for the conduct of teleconferenced accessible meetings via Resolution No. R2M21-42 adopted on October 25, 2021. The proposed Resolution again makes the required findings under AB 361, and if adopted, it will allow the City to continue to offer teleconference accessibility for public meetings, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, as well as during other state -proclaimed emergencies, such as earthquakes or wildfires, where physical attendance may present a risk.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M22-17: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra reauthorizing the City Council, and the City ’s Boards and Commissions to implement teleconference accessibility for conducting public meetings pursuant to AB 361
9. 2020 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT – F2M15-25, C2M22-12, M2M22-38
Staff requests that the City Council approve an agreement with Los Angeles County and accept the 2020 State Homeland Security Grant Program (S HSGP). The Los Angeles Operational Area (OA) Approval Authority for the Homeland Security Grant Program established priorities for approval that focused on enhan cing and expanding existing specialized resources that will improve the Operational Area’s ability to prepa re for and respond to terrorism and weapons of mass destruction events, while providing an opportunity for cities to apply for funding to meet their needs. The Fire Department submitted a grant request in the amount of $203,000 for Urban Search and Rescue equipment, supplies and training.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the 2020 State Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $203,000 for the Fire Department; authorize the Fire Chief to sign the 2020 State Homeland Security Grant Program agreement with Los Angeles County , subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, and to make necessary purchases of Urban Search and Rescue equipment, supplies and training as submitted to the OA Approval Authority and the State of California Office of Homeland Security. (M2M22-38)
10. AUTHORIZE RFP: ALHAMBRA PARK POOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-37, RFP2M22-6
The Alhambra Park Pool Improvement Project will include a complete renovation of the pool facility to transform the lobby, expand restrooms and changing areas, upgrade to high efficiency-fixtures, install new roofing and exterior upgrades, sustainable landscaping, and shaded seating. The project is funded by the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for $963,000. Staff is seeking professional engineering and design services to provide plans, specifications, and bid documentation for the A lhambra Park Pool Improvement Project. The overall goal of this project is to do a complete renovation of amenities that the public uses that include the lobby, changing rooms, and restrooms. The
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project will also include cosmetic exterior improvements, an d new roofing. Sealed Proposals are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2022, to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to circulate a Request for Proposals to provide design, specifications, and bid documentation for the Alhambra Park Pool Improvement Project and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
11. AUTHORIZE RFP: BURKE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-37, RFP2M22-7
The Burke Park Project seeks to re -design Burke Park. There is a Xeriscape Garden, Historical Society Building, picnic tables, and an open grassy area that is complimented with mature trees. The project is funded by Proposition 68 Statewide Park Developmen t and Community Revitalization Program for $250,000. Staff is seeking professional engineering and design services to provide plans, specifications, and bid documentation for the Burke Park Improvement Project. The overall goal of this project is to add amenities that include a small inclusive playground, walking path, picnic tables, and benches. In addition, the landscape will be renovated with new irrigation features and trees will be planted. The community will be encouraged to comment on the design, onc e formal renderings have been completed. Sealed Proposals are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2022, to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to circulate a Request for Proposals to provide desi gn, specifications and bid documentation for the Burke Park Improvement Project, and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
12. AUTHORIZE RFP: STORY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-37, RFP2M22-8
The Story Park Improvement Project seeks to convert the vacant pool space into green space and replace the existing playground with an all-inclusive playground. The pool has been out of service for many years adjacent to the Joslyn Senior Center and the playgrounds are one of the oldest playgrounds in the City. The project is funded by Proposition 68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program in the amount of $850,000. Staff is seeking professional engineering and design services to provide plans, specifications, and bid documentation for the Story Park Improvement Project. The overall goal of this project is to remove the pool building and use the space for open green space and upgrade the playground inventory in the parks with the addition of an all -inclusive playground. Amenities will include the installation of trees, turf and landscape. Additional amenities will include walking paths, picnic areas, tables and benches, shade features and areas for patrons to recreate outdoors. Sealed Proposals are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2022, to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to circulate a Request for Proposals to provide design, specifications and bid documentation for the Story Park Improvement Project, and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
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13. AUTHORIZE RFP: UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK TESTING SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE – F2M17-37, RFP2M22-9
Staff requests that the City Council authorize staff to distribute a Request for Proposals for underground storage tank (UST) testing services and maintenance . The City of Alhambra, as the operator of Hazardous Material USTs, is required by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), CCR Title 23 Chapter 16, to conduct a variety of certification testing, training and monthly inspections in order to maintain compliance. In addition, the City is required to also perform testing in accordance with a permit issued by South Coast Air Quality Management Board under Rule 461. Testing must be performed by a certified technician who meets State standards. The City has eight USTs that fall under these regulations. Staff has prepared specifications for distribution to qualified firms.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the distribution of Request for Proposals for underground storage tank testing services and maintenance with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 5, 2022 ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
14. APPROVE A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES – F2M7-54, C2M22-14, M2M22-39
Staff requests that the City Council approve the renewal of a General Services Agreement (GSA) with the County of Los Angeles. The City currently contracts with Los Angeles County under a General Services Agreement (GSA) for services such as prosecution of city ordinances, direct assessment collection and a variety of public works activities on an "as needed basis". The current service agreement, adopted in 2017, expires on June 30, 2022. By renewing this agreement, the City would ensure the continuation of services from the County for the next five years. The agreement would commence on July 1, 2022 and end June 30, 2027.
Recommended Action: City Council approve that certain General Services Agreement, dated effective July 1, 2022, by and between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Alhambra, for a period of 5 years to and including June 30, 20 27, a copy of which Agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk as Contract No. C2M22-14; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M22-39)
15. AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SERVICES - F2M22-21, RFP2M22-1, C2M22-13, M2M22-40
On January 10, 2022, the City Council authorized the distribution of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit professional auditing services. The auditing services will include the City and Cal State L.A. Metrolink Station Authority for which the City acts as the Treasurer. On February 1, 2022, staff circulated an RFP to qualified audit firms for professional auditing services. The City received proposals from three firms. Staff reviewed each of the proposals in great detail and ranked all firms based on technical qualifications and cost. Moss, Levy & Hartzheim was the most responsive proposer. Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, LLP has provided auditing services to governmental agencies since 1978 and is currently auditing twenty -three cities and four special districts. This contract
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is for a three -year period with an option to extend for two additional years with th e total amount not to exceed $251,725.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, LLP to perform auditing services for a three-year period with an option to extend for two additional years for a total amount not to exceed $251,725 ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M22-40)
16. AUTHORIZATION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA FIRE FOUNDATION – F2M22-18, M2M22-41
The California Fire Foundation (CFF), a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, offers a competitive grant program for fire departments located in Southern California Edison’s service territory to support wildfire preparedness and prevention efforts which protect and enhance the public’s safety and the safety of firefighters and other first responders. The Alhambra Fire Department is seeking grant funding in the amount of $15,000 to purchase fire-resistant brush gear which offers protection from extreme heat and other hazards during firefighting. As part of the grant application process, CFF asks for confirmation from the City’s governing body is supportive of the application. Staff is recommending Council authorize the submittal of the grant application for the proposed objective.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the submittal of a grant application for $15,000 to the California Fire Foundation for firefighting gear for the Alhambra Fire Department; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M22-41)
17. RECORD A DEED RESTRICTION ON CITY PARK PROPERTIES IN ORDER TO
COMPLY WITH STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY
REVITALIZATION PROGRAM GRANT REQUIREMENTS – F2M20-18, M2M22-42
On February 22, 2021, the City Council approved resolutions that enabled staff to apply for competitive grants under the Statewide Park Program. The program provided park funding through Proposition 84 and Proposition 68 to underserved communities throughout California. On February 10, 2022, the California Department of Parks and Recreation awarded two grant projects at Burke Heritage Park for $250,000 and Story Park for $850,000. As a condition of the grant funding, a deed restriction i s required by the California Department of Parks and Recreation to ensure that the properties are used for a purpose consistent with the grant scope. The deed restriction states that these properties will remain as a public resource and be consistent with the 2018 Parks Bond Act, Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program. In order to receive grant payments, the City must record a deed restriction on the properties where the projects will be completed.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize recording a deed restriction on city park properties at Burke Heritage Park and Story Park in order to comply with the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) grants received from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for park improvement
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projects; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action . (M2M22-42)
18. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: HOMELESS CRISIS HOUSING, STREET OUTREACH, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS – F2M20-41, C2M20 -31, M2M22-43
On July 13, 2020, the City Council approved a one -year agreement, with two, one -year extensions, with the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) to provide homeless crisis housing, street outreach, and case management services in Alhambra. Recently, staff applied for and received funding for the Behavioral Health Justice Intervention Service Grant (BHJIS). The scope of the grant includes one additional full-time L.A. CADA staff member for a one -year period beginning April 15, 2022 for $80,000 to provide homeless support services during evenings and weekends. In order to proceed with desired changes to L.A. CADA’s level of service with the City inc luding compensation to L.A. CADA for the extended services under the grant and available shelter space updates, the proposed amendment to the existing contract is necessary.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) to update scope of services including available shelter space and providing additional services in an amount not to exceed $80,000 for one year to conduct homeless crisis housing, street outreach, and case management services on nights and weekends. (M2M22-43)
19. TREASURER’S REPORT – F2M21-1
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for t he month of February 2022, listing all of the City's investments as of February 28, 2022.
20. MINUTES
Recommended Action: City Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes of the August 24, 2020 regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council.
21. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M22-2
Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated March 28, 2022 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
22. DEMANDS - F2M22-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (228007 thru 228183) in the amount of $ 1,025,518.30 for the period ending February 17, 2022; Final Check List (228282 thru 228438) in the amount of $57,323.92 for the period ending
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March 1, 2022; Final Check List (228440 thru 228568) in t he amount of $829,424.53 for the period ending March 3, 2022; and, Final Check List ( 228570 thru 228685 ) in the amount of $1,614,861.22 for the period ending March 10, 2022.
23. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE ALHAMBRA CITY
COUNCIL ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF COUNCILMANIC DISTRICTS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. O2M11-4591 – F2M21-28, O2M22-4801
Staff requests that the City Council consider second reading and adoption of an ordinance establishing the boundaries of Councilmanic Districts within said city and in connection therewith repealing Ordinance No. O2M11-4591. The Final City Council Districts Map was published to the City’s website on March 7, 2022 in conformance wi th the California Fair Maps Acts prior to the March 14, 2022 City Council meeting at which the Council gave first reading to the ordinance. The total overall deviation for the Final Map is 6.3 percent.
The Final Map is within the legal standard for overall deviation.
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for the second reading and adopt the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M 22-4801: AN ORDINANCE OF THE ALHAMBRA CITY
COUNCIL ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF COUNCILMANIC
DISTRICTS WITHIN SAID CITY AND IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. O2M11-4591
which ordinance will go into effect immediately upon adoption per the State Elections Code.
24. RESOLUTION DENYING PROPERTY OWNER’s PETITION OF APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PD -20-29, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP -20-06 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TP -83396 TO MERGE 2 LOTS INTO 1 AND TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 2,993 SQUARE FOOT FULLY AUTOMATED CAR WASH ON AN APPROXIMATE 18,199 SQUARE FOOT LOT LOCATED AT 2970-2990 WEST VALLEY
BOULEVARD IN THE VSP (VALLEY BOULEVARD CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN) ZONE – F2M21-71, R2M22-18
On December 13, 2021, a City Council public hearing was conducted for an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to deny a proposed automated car wash at 2970 -2990 West Valley Boulevard. Following testimony by the Applicant’s attorney, public comments and City Council consideration and deliberation on the matter, the City Council directed staff to return with a Resolution of Denial to deny the property owner’s Petition of Appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s denial of the project. On January 24, 2022, prior to the City Council meeting, the Applicant’s Attorney submitted correspondence asserting the need for a new hearing due to an alleged conflict of interest. The proposed resolution denying the appeal was pulled from the agenda and out of an a bundance of caution, the City would hold a new hearing on the appeal to eliminate potential conflict of interest issues from consideration. On March 16, 2022, the City Council conducted a duly noticed special meeting to consider the appeal and the Council, by a vote of 3 -0, directed staff to return
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with a Resolution of Denial to deny the property owner’s petition of Appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s denial of the project.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M22 -18 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, denying Property Owner’s Petition of Appeal and upholding the Planning Commission’s denial of Planned Development Permit PD-20-29, Conditional Use Permit CUP-20-06 and Tentative Parcel Map TP-83396 to merge 2 lots into 1 and to construct a new 2,993 square foot fully automated car wash on an approximate 18,199 square foot lot located at 2970-2990 West Valley Boulevard in the VSP (Valley Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan) Zone in the City of Alhambra, CA
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS (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 note that while the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action unless the matter appears as an item on a forthcoming agenda.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) F2M22-7
Each Councilmember at his/her discretion may address the Council and public on matters of general information and/or concern, including announcements and future agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT: The next regul ar meeting of the Alhambra City Council is scheduled for Monday, April 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
N O T I C E
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 Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. If you would like to sign-up to receive the City Council meeting agenda and staff reports packet, please visit the City’s website at www.cityofalhambra.org and you will be able to submit your email address on the homepage to the subscription service. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5(b), materials related to agenda items for regular meetings of the Alhambra City Council that are distributed less than 72 hours prior to that meeting, will be made available for public inspection at the Alhambra City Clerk’s Office.
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Recordings are also available for viewing by the public on the City of Alhambra’s website, at the Alhambra Public Library and, upon appointment, in the City Clerk’s Office.
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LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK