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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 23, 2023
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.
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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
October 23, 2023
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL: Lee, Maloney, Pérez, Andrade-Stadler, Maza
FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Maza
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: We acknowledge that the land on which we are gathered is the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. We seek to prioritize respect for the historic culture and contemporary presence of the native peoples throughout California, especially in the greater Los Angeles/Alhambra area. We come with respect and gratitud e for the Gabrielino/Tongva people who still consider themselves the caretakers of this land. It is through their examples that we are reminded of our greater responsibility to take care of Mother Earth and to take care of each other.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. REQUEST FOR COUNCILMEMBER PARTICIPATION VIA VIDEO/TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(F) – F2M23-7, M2M23-180
On October 9, 2023, Councilmember Andrade-Stadler requested that her Council colleagues vote to allow her participation via video/teleconference at the October 23, 2023 City Council meeting due to medical reasons. Under current Government Code section 54953(f), this is allowable action if approved by the City Council.
Recommended Action: City Council consider approving Councilmember Andrade- Stadler’s request by motion and vote to allow her to participate and vote remotely via video/teleconference in City Council meetings due to an emergency medical reason under Government Code Section 54953(f). (M2M23-180)
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.
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PUBLIC HEARING
2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. O2M23 -4818, THE PROHIBITION ON THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW FIREARM SALES BUSINESSES AND DETERMINE THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA – F2M23-7, N2M23-124, O2M23-4818, O2M23-4821
This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M2 3-124 for the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider adoption of an urgency interim zoning ordinance extending Ordinance No. O2M23 -4818, the prohibition on the establishment of new firearm sales businesses. At the September 25, 2023 City Council meeting, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. O2M23-4818 imposing a 45-day moratorium on the establishment of new retail firearm sales businesses in the City. The reas oning behind and need for such ordinance is set forth in the September 25, 2023 staff report and ordinance. Staff requires additional time to study the “buffer” ordinance that Monterey Park adopted and evaluate its suitability for the City of Alhambra, the n prepare a recommendation to the Planning Commission, and ultimately the City Council. California Government Code section 65858 allows for the adoption of interim zoning regulations, including moratorium ordinances, on an urgency basis to preserve the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Alhambra by maintaining the status quo while research and analysis is undertaken to develop appropriate regulations to discuss these concerns. An initial ordinance can be adopted to last 45 days. Thereafter, the ordinance can be extended, if needed, for a period of ten months and 15 days. This ordinance would extend the current ordinance to and through September 24, 2024. If permanent regulations are adopted prior to the expiration of the extended moratorium, it can be repealed at that time.
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of this extension Ordinance under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Cod e of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). This Ordinances is not subject to further review environmental review because: (1) it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs . § 15060(c)(2); (2) there is no possibility that the Ordinance itself may have a significant effect on the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)); and (3) the Ordinance, by itself, does not constitute a “project” as defined in the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15378). The Ordinance is for general policies and procedure-making.
Recommended Action: City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and,
2. Consider adopting by a 4/5 vote:
Ordinance No. O2M23 -4821: An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, enacted pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858, extending Ordinance No.
O2M23-4818, an interim zoning ordinance temporarily prohibiting the establishment of new firearm sales businesses in the City
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PRESENTATIONS
3. TRANSPORTATION PRESENTATIONS:
a. MOBILITY SURVEY RESULTS – F2M23-72
Over the last several weeks, a mobility survey has been underway to help the City better ascertain mobility preferences and needs throughout Alhambra and opinions on how to shape local transportation. True North Research Inc. conducted the random survey, which results shall be presented to the City Council for consideration as the City continues to evaluate and undertake transportation planning, projects and programs. Approximately 600 interviews were conducted.
b. ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY TRANSIT (ACT) BUS RIDERSHIP EXPANSION – F2M23-16
The City of Alhambra contracts the operation of the Alhambra Community Transit (ACT), a fixed route shuttle bus service that operates within the City limits. On June 26, 2023, Martin Gombert from Mobility Advancement presented the initial results of Route and Ridership Study. Based on the feedback received from the City Council, Mr. Gombert will present options to increase ridership a nd provide service to areas of Alhambra south of the 10 freeway.
c. LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PROGRAM – F2M23-68
The City of Alhambra received a State grant from Caltrans to prepare a Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP). Darryl DePencier with Kimley-Horn will present how the LRSP provides the City with a framework for systematic infrastructure improvements to reduce or eliminate safety issues identified by the plan. Further, the LRSP enables the City to apply for grant funding through the Highway Safety Improvement Program. The LRSP was prepared in conformance with Federal and State standards.
d. BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PLAN: PROJECT UPDATE – F2M22-33
On October 10, 2023, staff and Alta Planning met with the City Council Subcommittee on the latest developments o f the City’s Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Plan. The plan is near completion. Alta Planning will present a summary of the project timeline; the proposed bicycle network, classifications and phasing options; pedestrian recommendations and treatments; dis cussion regarding demonstrations and pilots; programs and policies to undertake; plan implementation cost estimates; and, next steps.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file these informational reports (a- d) and provide direction to staff as deemed appropriate.
4. COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY PLAN: PROJECT UPDATE – F2M22-64
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On October 10, 2023, staff and Environmental Science Associates (ESA) Consulting met with the City Council Subcommittee on the Comprehensive Environmental Sustainability Plan to address progress and next steps. Staff will present a summary of the meeting’s highlights including reference to the scope of work and focus areas, schedule, and community engagement.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file this informational report.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 5 – 19)
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: 2023 ALLEY REHABILITATION PROJECT (AREA A / PHASE I) – F2M23-67, N2M23-126
The 2023 Alley Rehabilitation Project consists of 8 alley segments, with an additional 2 alley segments for alternate bids within City boundaries. The alley segments are categorized as failed condition. Staff has prepared specifications for distribution to qualified firms to submit proposals for the preparation of PS&E documents. The project is located between Ethel Avenue on the West, Valley Boulevard on the South, Atlantic Boulevard on the East, and Front Street on the North. The exact location of the project is outlined in the staff report.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the circulation of a Notice Inviting Bids to prospective contractors for the 2023 Alley Rehabilitation Project (Area A / Phase I) with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on November 16, 2023 ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
6. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF FOUR POLICE PATROL VEHICLES – F2M23- 6A, C2M23-81, M2M23-181
The FY 2023 -2024 budget include s the replacement of police patrol vehicles. Staff is seeking to purchase four police patrol vehicles to replace the aging vehicles through a cooperative purchase agreement. Cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080(B)(3). On September 15, 2021, Sourcewell opened four bids for the procurement of vehicles, cars, vans, SUVs, and light trucks with related equipment, accessories, and services. Sourcewell awarded contract 091521 -NAF to National Auto Fleet Group on November 4, 2021 - a contract that does not expire until November 8, 2025. Per the Sourcewell bid specifications, there is the option of purchasing police vehicles. Staff is recommending purchasing four police vehicles utilizing this option.
Recommended Action: City Counci l award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of four police patrol vehicles in the amount of $201,528.68 ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M23-181)
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7. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF FOUR UTILITY WORK TRUCKS – F2M23-6A, C2M23-82, M2M23-182
The FY 2023-24 budget includes the replacement of four utility service body trucks for the Public Works and Utilities Department. The utility trucks to be replaced are old and have exceeded their expected useful life. Staff is seeking to purchase the utility body trucks through a coop erative purchase agreement. Cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080(B) (3). On September 15, 2021, Sourcewell opened four bids for the procurement of vehicles, cars, vans, SUVs, and light trucks with related equipment, accesso ries, and services. Sourcewell awarded contract 091521 -NAF to National Auto Fleet Group on November 4, 2021 - a contract that does not expire until November 8, 2025. Per the Sourcewell bid specifications, there is the option of purchasing vehicles and related accessories. Staff is recommending purchasing four utility work trucks utilizing this option.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of four utility work trucks in the amount of $286,236.52 ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M23-182)
8. AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON MARENGO AVENUE – F2M23-66, RFP2M23-23, C2M23-83, M2M23-183
On September 11, 2023, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Professional Engineering Design Services for the Water Main Replacement Project on Marengo Avenue. The 10 -inch cast iron water main on Marengo Avenue between Grand Avenue and Alhambra Road was installed in 1966. Replacing the water main would greatly improve flow, firefighting capabilities, and overall system reliability.
Staff reviewed a total of three proposals. Elie Farah, Inc. was selected based on their distinguished qualifications, experience, reputation, responsiveness, availability, and cost.
Recommended Action: City Council a ward a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Elie Farah, Inc. for Professional Engineering Design Services for the Water Main Replacement Project on Marengo Avenue in an amount not to exceed $24,305; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M23-183)
9. NIB: PURCHASE OF MOTOROLA MOBILE RADIOS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT – F2M23-6B, N2M23-128
Police operations rely heavily on mobile radios (radios installed into patrol vehicles), which are critical for ensuring safe and effective service to the community. The Police Department fleet currently uses Motorola XTL 5000 radios which were purchased over ten years ago and have exceeded their end-of-life expectancy. Additionally, these radios are no longer supported by the manufacturer. Procuring new mobile radios is a vital measure towards enhancing and modernizing the Police Department communication system to meet the community’s safety needs.
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Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to circulate a Notice Inviting Bids to prospective contractors for the purchase of Motorola mobile radios for the Police Department; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
10. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR POLICE PURSUIT MITIGATION TECHNOLOGY – F2M23-69, C2M23-84, M2M23-184
Staff requests that the City Council approve a contract between the City of Alhambra and StarChase GPS Solutions for the use of pursuit mitigation technology. StarChase has created modern -day technology that reduces risk in vehicle pursuits that has proven effective in enhancing public safety, mitigating liability and increasing the apprehension rate of fleeing suspects. The technology provides the option to deploy a GPS projectile onto a vehicle that has been identified as having been used in a crime. StarChase is the only law enforcement tool (vehicle mounted/installed and hand-held device) of its kind that allows a police officer to tag and track a suspect vehicle from a distance in virtually any situation.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and StarChase GPS Solutions for the use of pursuit mitigation technology in an amount not to exceed $89,741.24 over a three-year period; authorize the Chief of Police to execute said contract; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M23-184)
11. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO DEVELOP THE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN – F2M23-70, RFP2M23-25
Staff applied for a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant in the amount of $135,450 with a match commitment of $15,050 . The grant application was approved for funding. On October 9, 2023, the City Council accepted the grant. Staff is seeking to solicit proposals for a firm to provide professional consulting services to develop Alhambra’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as outlined in 44 CFR Part 201 and pursuant to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s current hazard mitigation plan guidance.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize the distribution of a Request for Proposals to qualified firms to develop the City of Alhambra Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
12. AUTHORIZE RFP: BILLING SERVICES – F2M23-71, RFP2M23-26
Community Risk Reduction (CRR) is a division of the Fire Department with staff dedicated to increasing safety, preventing or reducing fire losses and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and ordinances. Conducting regular fire, life safety and environ mental inspections are also functions of the CRR division. The Fire Department is seeking a qualified firm with extensive experience to provide billing management, i nvoicing and customer service.
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Recommended Action: City Council authorize the distributi on of a Request for Proposals to qualified firms for Community Risk Reduction (CRR) billing services ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
13. AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION FOR GRANT APPLICATION (S) UNDER CALRECYCLE’S SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM – F2M23-18, R2M23-52
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) offers the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program to provide funding to local jurisdictions to assist with the implementation of regulation requirements associated with SB 1383. The City of Alhambra is implementing various measures to achieve the state -mandated waste diversion goals.
For the current cycle of the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program, the tentative funding estimate for the City is $152,477.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the submittal of application(s) to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program; adopt Resolution No. R2M23-52 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra authorizing submittal of application (s) to CalRecyle for the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program , enabling the submittal of such application(s) to CalRecycle; and , direct and authorize staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
14. 2023 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE – F2M23-35
On April 24, 2023, the City Council approved the 2023 Strategic Plan following two special City Council meetings that were conducted to review and update the goals and objectives that were previously established in the 2021 Strategic Plan. Subsequently, on July 24, 2023, staff provided the first update to the 2023 Strategic Plan. Staff is now and will continue to present quarterly updates to the Council and will diligently work through Strategic Plan goals and individual items to enable important progress.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file the Alhambra Strategic Plan update.
15. CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL OUTREACH SERVICES TO ADVANCE THE SR -710 TERMINUS CONCEPT PROJECT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS – F2M19-32, C2M20-42, M2M23-185
The City of Alhambra has been working with Advocacy since 2020 for community outreach subject to the City’s work to advance the SR-710 Terminus concepts, which efforts include stakeholder and community meetings and updates via the Advancing Alhambra website.
The original contract amount was for $200,000 and includes an option to extend services through 2025. Staff is seeking to retain the contract with Advocacy for ongoing project outreach, particularly as the City’s SR -710 Terminus concepts advance. The contract performance by Advocacy has been satisfactory to the needs of the City.
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Recommended Action: City Council approve an amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the agreement with Advocacy (C2M20-42) for ongoing community outreach specific to the SR-710 Terminus Project; authorize the contract term thr ough August 26, 2024; authorize an additional $25,000 in contract costs and appropriations; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M23-185)
16. TREASURER’S REPORT – F2M23-1
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for the month of September 30, 2023, listing all of the City's investments as of September 30, 2023.
17. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M23-2
Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated October 23, 2023 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
18. DEMANDS - F2M23-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List ( 8645 thru 8678) in the amount of $1,884.09 for the period ending August 22, 2023; Final Check List (242135 thru 242165) in the amount of $ 2,078,842.32 for the period ending August 24, 2023; Final Check List ( 242166 thru 242302 ) in the amount of $ 922,448.26 for the period ending August 24, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2,706,969.16 for the week ending August 18, 2023 ; Final Check List ( 242303 thru 242320) in the amount of $ 102,732.78 for the period ending August 31, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2,113,935.57 for the week ending August 31, 2023; Final Check List ( 242321 thru 242420 ) in the amount of $385,236.43 for the period ending August 31, 2023; and, Final Check List (242421 thru 242589) in the amount of $62,196.92 for the period ending September 5, 2023.
19. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF ORDINANCE NO.
O2M23-4812, A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN “NO FAULT” RESIDENTIAL EVICTIONS DUE TO A PROPERTY OWNER’S INTENT TO SUBSTANTIALLY REMODEL THE TENANT’S UNIT IN THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA AND DETERMINE THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA – F2M23-7, O2M23-4812, O2M23-4822
On June 26, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. O2M23 -4812, imposing a temporary moratorium on so called “renovictions,” through December 31, 2023. On September 30, 2023, SB 567 was signed by the Governor. SB 567 revises certain tenant protections in State law which address the concerns that the City’s moratorium was intended to address. However, those protections do not take effect until April 1, 2024. At the October 9, 2023 City Council meeting, the City Council directed that an amendment to Ordinance No. O2M23 -4812 be agendized to extend the term of the temporary
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moratorium on renovictions until the tenant protections of SB 567 become effective. The City reviewed the environmental impacts of this Ordinance under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). This Ordinance is not subject to further review environmental review because: (1) it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15060(c)(2); (2) there is no possibility that this Ordinance themselves may have a significant effect on the environment (14 Cal. Cod e Regs. § 15061(b)(3)); and (3) the Ordinance, by itself, do not constitute a “project” as defined in the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15378). The Ordinance is for general policies and procedure-making.
Recommended Action: Declare introduced fo r its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M23-4822: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, extending the term of Ordinance No. O2 M23-4812, a temporary Moratorium on certain “no fault” residential evictions due to a property owner’s intent to substantially remodel the tenant’s unit in the City of Alhambra
which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at the next regular City Council meeting.
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) F2M23-7
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 regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council is scheduled for Monday, November 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
N O T I C E
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LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK
10 day Report
4893-0866-8550 v1
10 DAY REPORT ON THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA’S TEMPORARY MORATORIUM
ON THE ISSUANCE OF ENTITLEMENTS AND PERMITS FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW FIREARM SALES BUSINESSES IN THE CITY
BACKGROUND
On September 25th, 2023, the City Council adopted AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA, ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858, ADOPTING
AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW FIREARM SALES BUSINESSES IN THE CITY.
As detailed in the Ordinance and accompanying staff report, the Council has expressed some concern about the potential proliferation of new firearm retail businesses, based upon firearm purchasing trends, the fact that Monterey Park has adopted geographic r estrictions on the establishment of new firearms retailers in their city and the fact that enquiries have been made about potential sites for new firearms businesses in the City of Alhambra.
UPDATE ON THE MEASURES TAKEN TO ALLEVIATE THE CONDITIONS THAT LED
TO THE ADOPTION OF THE URGENCY ORDINANCE
1. City staff intends to further research the impacts on the City and its various neighborhoods of the establishment of additional firearm retail businesses.
2. Staff plans to research potential regulations that could address the impacts identified after further study. This could include the identification of areas where such uses may be inappropriate due to nearby sensitive uses.
3. After concluding the research and development of alternatives, staff inte nds to prepare revised regulations for such businesses, possible with further direction from the Council.
4. Once proposed permanent regulations are developed, s taff intends to take a permanent ordinance with proposed standards to the Planning Commissio n for public hearing and review, and then to the City Council.
5. An extension of the interim ordinance is needed to accommodate the processing of a permanent ordinance. The extension will be for a period of ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days or until a permanent change to the interim ordinance is adopted, whichever comes first.