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Unofficial until approved by the
Alhambra City Council
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
November 13 , 202 3
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6: 11 p.m., on Monday, November 13 , 202 3 , the Alhambra City Council met in the Council Chambers of Alhambra City Hall.
PRESENT: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE , MALONEY , PÉREZ, MAZA
ABSENT: NONE
Officials Present: City Manager Binnquist, City Attorney Montes, Assistant City Manager Garcia, Deputy City Manager Stover, City Clerk Myles, Director of Finance Lieu, Director of Parks and Recreation Macias, Director of Library LohGuan, Director of Community Development Ho, Director of Human Resources Ko , Chief of Police Kennedy , Principal Planner McCurley FLAG SALUTE : Led by Mayor Maza
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT : We acknowledge d 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 gratitude 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, M2M23-188 On October 9, 2023, Councilmember Andrade-Stadler requested that her Council colleagues vote to allow her participation via video/teleconference at the November 13, 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.
Action Taken : Since Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER was physically present at the meeting, the City Council took no action.
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
Government Code Section 36934 require s 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: By motion, determine d that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read, and waive d further reading.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes : LEE , MALONEY, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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PUBLIC HEARING
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE O2M23-4823 APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT AMD-23-10 (THE COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA ZONING CODE [TITLE 23 OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE]) AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AMD-23-09 (AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA OFFICIAL ZONING MAP); AND A RESOLUTION APPROVING GENERAL PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT AMD-23-08 (AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN CHAPTER OF THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA GENERAL PLAN, VISION 2040), GENERAL PLAN MAP AMENDMENT AMD-23-07 (AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF
ALHAMBRA GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP), AND INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION – F2M20-24, N2M23-127, O2M23-4823, R2M23-54 Principal Planner MC CURLEY made a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerks Office.
This was the time and place set by Notice No. N2M23-127 for the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider a General Plan Map Amendment, General Plan Text Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment and Zoning Text Amendment adopting the comprehensive update to the City of Alhambra Zoning Code (Title 23 of the Alhambra Municipal Code), an Amendment to the City of Alhambra Official Zoning Map, an Amendment to the Land Use and Community Design Chapter of the City of Alhambra General Plan, Vision 2040, and an Amendment to the City of Alhambra General Plan Land Use Map (the “Project ”); and to adopt the Initial Study/Negative Declaration for the Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On August 10, 2020, the City Council was provided an introduction to the comprehensive Zoning Code update project known as CODE ALHAMBRA (www.alhambracodeupdate.com ). The goal of the project being to update the City of Alhambra ’s 37-year-old Zoning Code with a state of-the-art, flexible, user-friendly Zoning Code that serves as an effective tool to implement the community ’s vision for the future. The project was then introduced to the Planning Commission on December 7, 2020. The public was given opportunity to participate in the project in two community workshops held on January 21 and 23, 2021.
Between August 1, 2022, and December 5, 2022, an overview of the draft Zoning Code was presented to the Planning Commission over the course of seven meetings, which were open to the public and promoted through several methods, including social media in multiple languages. The presentations covered the chapters of the draft Zoning Code, such as permit processes, permitted uses, development standards, parking standards, and nonconformities.
Following these initial presentations on the draft Zoning Code, 42 areas of the proposed Zoning Code were identified for further discussion. These became known as “The 42 Comments. ” Discussions of these comments spanned nine meetings between December 19, 2022 and May 1, 2023. The next four presentations between May 15, 2023 and July 10, 2023 focused on zone changes and in particular, the rezoning of all of the P (Parking) zone lots to another zoning classification. Over the course of these 20 meetings, members of the public attended regularly and provided comments on the presentations. Additionally, each meeting was also recorded through Zoom and made available to view on the City website and the CODE ALHAMBRA project website.
The Planning Commission ’s public hearing on the Zoning Code was originally scheduled for August 7, 2023 and was continued for the next several meetings (August 21 st , September 5 th , September 18 th , October 2 nd , and October 16 th ). Following a presentation on September 18, 2023, the Planning Commission received public comment and began their deliberations, which continued to October 2 nd and October 16, 2023. At the October 16, 2023 meeting, by a vote of 9-0 with one absence, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 23-20 recommending the City Council approve the comprehensive Zoning Code update and associated Zoning and General Plan amendment applications with the incorporation of the Planning Commission ’s recommended changes. The Planning Commission ’s recommended revisions to the Zoning Code include d changes to: use allowances; residential setbacks; maximum building stories 3 1 1-13-23
and heights; minimum residential open space; maximum density; minimum affordable housing requirements; public noticing and review authority for Minor Administrative Reviews; time limits for appeal periods; as well as incorporation of the existing Residential Planned Development Permit process. Staff presented the Planning Commission ’s recommended revisions to the City Council for consideration. Certain language in the draft Ordinance and Resolution requires direction from the Council; specifically, as to whether or not to accept or modify the Planning Commission ’s recommendations, or to adopt without further revision the draft documents as recommended by staff.
Opened Public Hearing: Mayor Maza opened the public hearing.
Public Comment:
The following individuals expressed concerns with the proposed zoning code text amendment:
1) Susan S AUNDERS , 200 W. Alhambra Rd.
2) Gabreil RAMIREZ , City of El Monte
3) Mark ARMBRUSTER, 12100 Wilshire , #1600, Los Angeles 4) Bert NG, 203 S. Cordova
5) Jennifer NG, 203 S. Cordova
6) Lori NIELSON, 432 N. Hildalgo Ave
7) L ewis MCCAMMON, 105 N. Cordova St.
8) Katie CHAN
9) Maestrin ALAIN, 216 S. Granada Ave.
10) Kelly TRAN
11) Olga MICHAELS
12) Victor DORADO
13) Denis KERE CNCH, 112 S. El Molin o
14) Andrea GIESE
15) Julio RAMIREZ
16) Tony VONG
17) Chirs RONNEY
18) Brad MICHAELS
19) Lawrence MARCHESE
20) Marisol GRIER
21) Linda MCCLAIN, 725 Lindaraxa Park North
22) Beth BURNS, 801 Cynthia St.
23) Jeff GRAHAM, 847 N. Olive
24) Veronica ALVAREZ, 1833 S. Olive Ave.
25) Cody CORBETT, 217 S. Granade Ave.
26) Bernice ORTEGA
27) Marie T. LOPEZ, 2821 Po plar Blvd .
28) Mario MJOARRO
29) Eva CEPEIDA , Story Pl.
30) Ari ARAMBULA, 117 S. Vega St.
The following individuals spoke in favor of the proposed zoning code text amendment:
1) Barbara MESSINA
2) Henry FUNG
3) Jacob PIERCE
4) Luis PORTILLO, San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership RECESS & RECONVENE : Mayor Maza called for a brief recess at 8:12 p.m . and the meeting resumed with all Councilmembers present at 8:16 p.m.
Public Comment continued :
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The following individuals spoke in favor of the proposed zoning code text amendment:
1) Chris WILSON, representing Los Angeles County Business Federation, via zoom 2) John BWARIE, representing Alhambra Chamber of Commerce , via zoom 3) Deandre VALENCIA, representing Building Industry Association of Southern California , via zoom
4) Rick , via zoom
The following individuals expressed concerns with the proposed zoning code text amendment:
1) Melissa MICHAELSON, via zoom
2) Todd JONES, via zoom
3) Oscar AMARO , via zoom
Public Comment submitted via e mail and on file in the City Clerk ’s office :
The following individuals wrote in favor of the proposed zoning code text amendment:
1) Clemente CUEVAS
2) Jacob PIERCE
3) Kevin LOU
4) Chris Wilson, representing BizFed
5) Paul TALBOT
6) Keith DIGGS, representing Yimby Law
7) Alex LAI
8) Andre CHASE
9) Suzi DUNKEL-STOTO
10) Chris T ENG BALMASEDA, representing Alhambra Chamber of Commerce 11) Luis PORTILLO, representing San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership The following individuals wrote to express concerns with the proposed zoning code text amendment:
1) Ted SLAUGHT
2) Mark ARMBRUSTER, representing Wondries
3) Linda ROMERO
4) Marisela DIAZ
5) Patty GONZALEZ
Closed Public Hearing: After receiving public testimony, Mayor Maza closed the public hearing.
RECESS & RECONVENE : Mayor Maza called for a brief recess at 9:50 p.m . and the meeting resumed with all Councilmembers present at 10:00 p.m.
Discussion: Vice Mayor PÉREZ thanked everyone who provided feedbac k, provided a background the City ’s RHNA requirements, HCD requirements, suggested making everything east of Almansor St. 3-storie s high, and discussed allowing housing in the EMC. She further discussed Planning Commission recommendation s on comments no. 7, 14, 16, 17, 27, 28, and additional recommendation s 2, 3, and 5. She noted that the Planning Commission and Staff were in alignment on these points. Ms. PÉREZ made a motion to approve Planning Commission recommendations 7, 14, 16, 17, 27, 28, to approve additional recommendations 2, 3, and 5 , and to change the building height limit to 3 stories in the EMC . C ouncilmember LEE requested for the Council to provide their comments prior to the Council voting on specific Planning Commission recommendations. Ms. PÉREZ clarified the points she included in her motion and were supported by staff as well as the Planning Commission as laid out in staff ’s presentation. Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER seconded Ms. P É REZ ’s motion . Ms.
LEE continued to request that Council address each item individually before taking a vote.
Mayor MAZA, Ms. LEE, and Ms. P É REZ continued to discuss her motion, the order of Council ’s discussion.
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Councilmember MALONEY thanked everyone who participated in the meeting tonight and acknowledged Ms. P é rez ’s motion and the recommendations which were agreed upon by Staff and the Planning Commission. He discussed the potential risks of adopting a zoning code update that did not comply with State law with regards to RHNA and HCD . Mr. MALONEY further discussed Council ’s ability to approve the Zoning Code while continuing to monitor and ma ke changes as needs arise in the future. He agreed with Ms. P é rez ’s assessment regarding the community ’s concerns and added that Council should preserve the height limits that were acceptable to the community while still fulfilling their RHNA goals.
Ms. LEE acknowledged the public comments made at tonight ’s meeting, noted that over time, change was sometimes necessary . She expressed concerns with height limits and setbacks for buildings . She made reference to a document which a member of the public referred to in conversation but that she could not produce which suggested that based on a different calculation the high density was not required and that 2 or 3 story buildings were sufficient in the EMC and along Valley Blvd. She expressed that she was not comfortable approving 4 or 5 story building heights unless there was data presented to justify it.
Ms. LEE asked for clarification for comment #6 regarding the calculation for building setbacks and inquired about height requirements in certain areas of the Cit y as it related to the setback.
Director of Community Development HO and Ms. LEE had an in-depth conversation regarding the Planning Commission recommendation for calculation of a 30-degree plane from side yards which would determine the setback of additional stories on an adjacent building, setbacks to rear yards, driveway width, additional buffer zones in new draft code, and the ways in which the recommendation would apply to developments on Valley Blvd. and East Main St.
Ms. LEE stated that her motion would include the acceptance of the Planning Commission recommendation for the 30 -degree plan e calculation for setbacks for side yards as well as rear yards.
Ms. LEE and Mr. HO continued to discuss the zoning map shown in staff ’s presentation, the ways in which the zoning along Valley Blvd would affect the neighboring RH neighborhoods, the building heights as dictated by zoning on Valley Blvd, and the specific area between Atlantic, Woodward, Commonwealth, and Chapel where building heights would be 6 stories as opposed to other areas outside of that boundary where the maximum height would be 5 stories.
Ms. LEE and Mr. HO went on to discuss Comment #23 and the Planning Commission recommendations pertaining to the building heights in the EMC. Mr. HO clarified that building height was dependent on the zoning of each individual property . Ms. LEE expressed concerns regarding tall buildings adjacent to residential neighborhoods. He explained that although the Planning Commission recommended a reduced maximum of 4 stories at 55ft, that the building height was dependent on whether it was adjacent to an RM or RH property in which case the buffer zone would be applied. Ms. LEE and Mr. HO further discussed her suggestions regarding setbacks and its affect on the overall building design. After discussion, Ms. LEE stated that she would later make a motion for a maximum building height of 3 stories or 2 stories above ground with a 30-degree plane setback. Mr. HO explained the Planning Commission recommendation and that the building height depended on the zoning of each property and Ms. LEE stated that she could not tell from the map provided and that she wanted to ensure that R1 neighborhoods were not impacted by proposal.
The Council discussed the motion that was on the floor as made by Ms. PÉREZ . City Attorney MONTES clarified that Council could move forward with an approval of the Ordinance and Draft Zoning Code if there was a consensus among them on each point or if there were minor adjustments to the comments provided. However, he added that if Council made substantial changes or made recommendations that were different from any provided by Staff or the 6 1 1-13-23
Planning Commission, then staff may need to revise the document and present it at a later meeting for approval. Mr. MAZA, Mr. MALONEY, and Mr. MONTES discussed Council ’s ability to state their consensus on an aspect of the Zoning Code without the need for a formal vote approving it. Mr. MOTES added that staff needed further clarification regarding the specific building height of stories with regards to comment #23.
Ms. PÉREZ made a motion to also include comment #23 and reforming the height requirements on the East Main Corridor (EMC) to make everything west of Almansor St. 5- stories at 75ft, to allow for 3-stories at 40ft everything east of Almansor St. , and to allow for housing in those areas up to the border of the City. Mr. MONTES asked if there was consensus and there was no verbal response. At the request of Ms. LEE, Ms. PÉREZ clarified restated her motions .
Ms. LEE, Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER, and Mr. MAZA discussed if the specific number of stories include d undergr ound levels or mixed-use levels. Mr. HO clarified that staff defined stories as anything above grade.
Mr. MALONEY and Mr. HO discussed the effect maximum building heights m ight have on the approved Housing Element. Mr. MALONEY stated that he agreed that it should be extended to Almansor St. Ms. LEE indicated that she would make a substitute motion. She again discussed an aforementioned document which demonstrated that the City had an overage of housing units accounted for and that therefore the city could clearly lower the maximum building height from Chapel to Almansor because it was not required. Mr. MONTES clarified the data to which Ms. Lee referred to, explaining that HCD required a buffer of 15% - 20% above the RHNA goals in order to accommodate for projects which do not build to the anticipated density which would in turn require the City to up -zone other areas of the C ity. Mr.
HO further clarified that the Housing Element had a buffer of 17% of housing units planned.
Ms. LEE continued to express her concerns with building heights of 4 or 5 stories in proximity to residential zones. She expressed that she would accept 3 stories from Chapel to West Granada but that her first motion was for a maximum of 25ft above ground, allowing for parking garages to be set below grade. She further alluded to the upcoming Historic Preservation Ordinance and explained that 4 or 5 stories would contradict the effort to preserve potentially historic districts which border the EMC. She continued to reiterate her points regarding preservation of the traditional appeal of neighborhoods along the EMC.
Mayor MAZA referred back to Ms. P é rez ’s motion which was seconded by Ms. Andrade- Stadler and requested a roll call. Ms. LEE requested clarification regarding Comment #23 in the motion. Ms. LEE requested the ability to make a substitute motion. Ms. ANDRADE- STADLER withdrew her second to Ms. Pérez ’s motion. Ms. PÉREZ again restated her motion.
Ms. LEE offered a substitute motion regarding revisions to building height in the EMC to allow for 2 stories at 25ft. above ground level from Chapel Ave. to the west side of Granada Ave. or 3-stories with a thirty-degree plane for a side yard or rear yard setbacks . Ms. LEE and Ms.
ANDRADE-STADLER discussed allowing for subterranean parking . Ms. PÉREZ and Mr.
MONTES clarified that zoning codes did not typically dictate below ground levels and it was therefore not included in the number of stories. Ms. PEREZ restated her previous motion for 3 stories and reiterated her points.
Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER recommended bringing down the number of stories west of Almansor St. from 5- s tories to 4-stories. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER asked if Ms. PÉREZ would consider amending her motion to reduce building heights. Ms. PÉREZ and Mr. MALONEY stated that 5 stories was consistent with the rest of the CBD, that the lots west of Granada were deeper and had less of an impact on residential homes, and that it addressed the concerns she had heard from residents.
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Ms. LEE offered an second substitute motion for the maximum building heights from Chapel Ave. to west of Granada to be set at 3 stories at 35 feet above ground with the 30 degree encroachment plane for a setback from a side or rear yard . She stated that there would be no housing allowed east of Granada with maximum building heights of 2 stories. She continued to reiterate her points supporting lower building heights.
Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER inquired about the height limits on the current mixed-use development at the old public library site and Director of Community Development HO provided clarification stating that the height limit was 4 stories and the development had varying heights. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER and Ms. PÉREZ continued to discuss her motion and building heights, the ways in which previous topics were addressed in other comments provided by the Planning Commission or Staff.
Mr. MAZA restated that motion on the floor and inquired if there was a second. Ms. LEE continued to restate her second substitute motion and discuss the points she made. Mr. MAZA clarified the differences between Ms. Lee ’s second substitute motion and Ms. Pérez ’s motion, namely th e differences of maximum height between Chapel and Granada. Ms. ANDRADE- STADLER seconded Ms. Lee ’s second substitute motion.
Action Taken: The Council allowed for 3-stories or 35 feet above ground with a third-degree plane for a side yard from Chapel Ave. to the west side of Granada Ave .
Vote: Moved: LEE Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE, PÉREZ
Noes : MALONEY, MAZA
Absent: NONE
Discussion: Mr. MONTES noted that the motion did not address the other points of the draft Zoning Code and that it only addressed the area between Chapel and Granada. Ms.
PÉREZ reiterated her previous motion to approve the uncontested comments and expressed concern with taking each item one at a time , noting the time constraints of the current meeting and remaining Agenda items . Mr. MAZA agreed with Ms. Pérez but added that the only way to get through all the information was to take each point individually. Mr. MALONEY noted that he was not clear on the motion from the last vote and discussed building height concerns with CBD and EMC. He referred to Ms. Pérez ’s original motion which addressed several concerns from the public as well as the comments provided by the Planning Commission and Staff. Ms.
ANDRADE-STADLER suggested bringing back this item to the December meeting.
Mayor MAZA thanked the Planning Commission and members of the public for their work on the zoning code update. He went on to discuss State Housing requirements, Council ’s responsibility, the character of the City, and the involvement of the residents. Mr. MAZA reiterated his support for Ms. Pérez ’s original motion for 5 stories at 75 feet between Chapel and Almansor , and 3 stories at 40 feet from Almansor to Granada or the City boundary.
Mr. MAZA stated that Council would bring the item back to the December 11, 2023 meeting.
Mr. MONTES clarified that a motion was still required. Ms. PÉREZ requested that staff bring back a presentation with a simplified information and a list of what is pending and additional information on the City ’s RHNA requirements. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER motioned to continue the item, which was seconded by Mr. MALONEY.
Action Taken: The Council continued this item to the December 11, 2023, Council meeting at 6:00 p .m.
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Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE, MALONEY, PÉREZ , MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PRESENTATION
3. COUNCIL DIRECTION ON ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY CENTER DESIGN – F2M22-65, M2M23-197
Director of Parks & Recreation MACIAS delivered a staff report and Tara BEEBE , KFA, made a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk ’s Office. City staff worked with KFA Architects and Environmental Science Associates to develop the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to meet the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements. On October 25, 2023, a public community meeting requesting input on the Alhambra Community Center building designs was conducted. As part of the community engagement process, staff distributed door hangers to residents, businesses, and churches in the surrounding area. In addition, the community was made aware of the community meeting through social media outlets and provided a survey via survey monkey. Fifty community members attended the meeting and 198 completed an online survey. At the public outreach meeting, members of the community provided input as to what building and landscape features they preferred. In addition, they were asked to select the building rendering they preferred the most. The online survey mirrored the community meeting request for input. The City was also in discussions with the Alhambra Unified School District so that the street may be vacated to allow for better use of the community center parcel and expanded water recapture infrastructure at the north portion of the City parcel. Staff evaluated the results of the community meeting survey and the online survey and will present the results to the City Council. Staff sought Council direction on the building scheme and elements to help finalize the project description for the EIR.
Public Comment:
1) Michael M c CULLUM , W. Alhambra Rd. , expressed concerns with the concept design and recommended preserving part of the building.
2) Bert NG expressed excitement for a new community center and recommended utilizing the existing architecture of the current building.
3) Jennifer NG expressed concern with the entire building being demolished and recommended preserving part of the building.
4) Lewis MCCAMMON, 105 N. Cordova St., recommending preserving part of the existing building and noted that he is in favor of some of the conceptual designs as well. 5) Shirley TATSUNO, S. Fifth St., expressed her preference for a more modern building but also questioned why the historical aspect was taken away in the conceptual drawings. 6) Chris OLSON, via zoom, recommended declining both conceptual designs and expressed sup port to preserve the historical architecture of the current building. She also submitted her comments on behalf of the Alhambra Historical Society via email, which are on file in the City Clerk ’s office.
7) Melissa MICHELSON, via zoom, expressed her excitement for a community center but expressed concern with the proposed conceptual design s. 8) Oscar AMARO, via zoom, expressed sympathy with the choice in front of the Council, expresse d support to preserve the historical architecture of the current building. He also submitted his comments via email on behalf of the Alhambra Preservation Group, which are on file in the City Clerk ’s office.
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9) Cliff BENDER, via zoom, expressed concern with the public input on the two conceptual designs and noted the lack of information included in the agenda packet. 10) Joyce AMARO, via zoom, expressed support to preserve the historical architecture of the current building.
Discussion: Councilmember LEE expressed support to preserve at least a portion of the current building, noted that preserving the interior of the building would not be practical for its new use, and requested that the architect look into additional design ideas that would include preserving the current architecture. Chuck CALLOWAY , Calloway Design, provided clarification.
Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER noted the current concerns with the existing building and envisioned a mixture of modern touches along with preserving the historical aspects of the building.
Vice Mayor PÉREZ discussed how important the future community center would be for the community, noted that the Council sub-committee was heavily involved in the conceptual designs, and inquired if there were any constraints faced with the design process . Ms. BEEBE responded to questions.
Ms. PÉREZ noted the time constraints of getting the project completed due to the funding received , noted the design selected tonight will not be the final design of the building, and inquired about the EIR process for the project. City Attorney MONTES provided clarification.
Councilmember MALONEY discussed incorporating as much of the old building as possible into the new design.
Mayor MAZA discussed the challenges of utilizing some of the historical aspects of the building, noted that there is a small amount of funding to complete the project, and discus sed the timeline to finalize the design of the building.
Action Taken: City Council select ed Community Center building design option Scheme I. “Around the Camp Fire ” with the red tile roof, to assist in development of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) project description and provide d feedback on the building design elements and landscape features; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M23-197 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, LEE, PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 4 -1 9 )
All other items listed under the Consent Agenda , with the exception of Item Nos. 4, 15, and 19, were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion.
4. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: INSTALLATION OF PEDESTRIAN COUNTDOWN SIGNAL HEAD
SYSTEMS PROJECT AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY (HSIP- 5130(022)) – F2M23-73, N2M23-137
Staff recently secured approval from the California Department of Transportation for the HSIP-5130(022) Install Pedestrian Countdown Signal Head Systems Project. The project 10 1 1-13-23
consist ed of installing countdown signal heads at various intersections throughout the City.
The project was submitted to the Department of Transportation under the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 9. It was selected for funding in the amount of $876,000. Plans and specifications have been prepared for this project. Staff reviewed the plans; and found them to be in conformance with City standards. Once the Council authorize d the distribution of the Notice Inviting Bids, it would be posted and advertised with the bid notice and bid instructions.
LEE: Councilmember LEE left Council Chambers at 12:51 a.m.
Public Comment: Lewis MCCAMMON, 105 S. Cordova St., suggested delaying the start of the vehicle traffic to give pedestrians a head start in the intersection.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d the circulation of Notice Inviting Bids (NIB) for the Installation of Pedestrian Countdown Signal Head Systems Project at various intersections throughout the City (HSIP-5130(022)), with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on January 4, 2024; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes : MALONEY, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
5. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON ALMANSOR STREET – F2M23-74, RPF2M23-29
The Sewer Master Plan identified that the sewer main on Almansor Street at Lindaraxa Park ha d a lower slope and may cause the system to be surcharged during peak wet weather conditions. Therefore, it was recommended the slope of the pipe be increased so that the system does not back up and cause a spill in the future. As part of the City of Alhambra ’s Utilities Department ongoing capital improvement program, this project would provide:
engineering design, plans, and preparation of bid specifications for the replacement of approximately 300 feet of existing 8-inch sewer main.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Engineering Design Services for the Sewer Main Replacement Project on Almansor Street, with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on December 7, 2023; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
6. AUTHORIZE RFP: PYROTECHNICS SERVICES FOR THE ALHAMBRA FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION – F2M23-75, RFP2M23-27
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The City of Alhambra sought to establish a 3-year contract with a professional pyrotechnic operator for the City ’s Fourth of July Celebration. Although staff sought a 3-year contract, the City of Alhambra would have the option to renew the pyrotechnic services after each year, pursuant to satisfactory performance. At this time, staff recommend ed the City Council authorize the circulation of a Request for Proposals for pyrotechnic services. The Request for Proposals would be released on November 14, 2023.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d staff to circulate a Request for Proposals (RFP) to prospective operators to provide pyrotechnics services for the Alhambra 4 th of July Celebration, with proposals due by 4:30 p.m. on November 27, 2023; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. It was recommended the renewals be authorized by the City Manager or their Designee.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
7. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF ONE SERVICE TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – F2M23-6A, C2M23-86, M2M23-189
The FY 2023-24 Budget include d the replacement of one service body truck. The current truck was over 25 years old and reached its end of service life. As such, staff sought to purchase one service body truck to replace this vehicle through a cooperative purchase agreement.
Cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code Section 3.36.080(B)(3). On September 15, 2021, Sourcewell opened four bids for procuring 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 would not expire until November 8, 2025. Per the Sourcewell bid specifications, there is an option for utility trucks. Staff recommended purchasing one truck utilizing this option.
Discussion : None
Action 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 one service body truck in the amount of $91,488.10; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-189 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
8. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR AUTOLEND LIBRARY MACHINE AND LOCKER SYSTEM – F2M23-76, C2M23-85, M2M23-190
The Alhambra Library continues to pursue innovative opportunities to meet the needs of the community while ensuring convenient, equitable access to its services and resources. To further these efforts, the Library sought to deliver 24/7 access to library resources by installing a lending kiosk and locker system at Emery Park, located at the westernmost boundary of Alhambra. International Library Services, Inc. created an AutoLend Library Machine that stores 12 1 1-13-23
up to 228 loanable books and other circulation items for immediate check out and an Integrated Control Module Locker System to securely house book holds or other requested items for pick up at a location and time more convenient to patrons. International Library Services, Inc. is the only vendor that provides an “all-in-one ” self-contained combination unit that includes both lending library and locker system. As a result, staff requested the Council authorize its procurement under sole source. Sole source is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code
3.36.080, section (B)(2).
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and International Library Services, Inc. for the purchase of an AutoLend Library Machine and Integrated Control Module Locker System in the amount of $79,765.88; authorize d the City Manager or designee to execute said contract; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-190 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
9. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: FY 2021-2022 SB1 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT – F2M21-37, C2M22-64, M2M23-191
On December 12, 2022, the City Council awarded a contract to Kalban, Inc. for the FY 2021- 22 Street Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $2,092,883.00. Two change orders were issued that reduced the total cost of the contract by $27,978.62. The change orders addressed bid item quantity adjustments to the actual amount of asphalt placed as well as amounts of actual concrete poured. The adjusted total cost of the project was $2,064,904.38. This project was inspected by staff and all work was completed in accordance with the City ’s requirements and specifications. As such, it was appropriate for the City Council to accept this project as complete and instruct that the Notice of Completion be filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorder ’s Office.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council accept ed the work of Kalban Inc. for the FY 2021-22 Street Rehabilitation Project as complete in the amount of $2,064,904.38; direct ed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct ed the Finance Director to release the 5% 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. (M2M23-191 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
10. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: ALHAMBRA PARK RESTROOM PROJECT – F2M22-66, C2M23-9, M2M23-192
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On February 13, 2023, the City Council awarded a contract to Sanz Construction Inc. for the Alhambra Park Restroom Project in the amount of $342,930.00. There were two change orders, the first in the amount of $37,330.00 was for multiple unforeseen issues which included: additional framing due to extensive termite damage, the installation of a water line for floor drains, removal and disposal of extra concrete to gain ADA compliance, re-installation of electrical subpanel to meet Building Code requirements and the removal of existing security gates and installation of custom sliding security gates to gain ADA compliance. The second change order in the amount of $8,617.61 was to replace an adjacent broken water fountain/water fill station. After change orders, the total amount of the contract cost was $388,877.61. This project was inspected by staff, and all work was completed in accordance with the City ’s requirements and specifications. As such, it was appropriate for the City Council to accept this project as complete.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council accept ed the work of Sanz Construction Inc. for the Alhambra Park Restroom Project as complete in the amount of $388,877.61; direct ed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct ed the Finance Director to release the 5 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. ( M2M23-192 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
11. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF WATER METER BOXES AND COVERS – F2M23- 6B, C2M23-87, M2M23-193
Every year, the Utilities Department implements a maintenance program to replace broken meter boxes and covers for Utilities underground infrastructure throughout the City.
Replacement of water meters boxes and covers is critical to ensure the water system is operating in a safe and efficient manner. At this time, it was necessary for staff to purchase meter boxes and covers in order to maintain an adequate supply. Hubbell/ Armorcast dba Armorcast Products Company, Inc. is the sole vendor approved by the Utilities Department and our City Engineer. This award of contract was recommended pursuant to Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080(B)(2), which allows for dispensing the purchase method of equipment if the supply can only be obtained from one source.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Hubbell/ Armorcast dba Armorcast Products Company, Inc., for the purchase of water meter boxes and covers in an amount not to exceed $82,299.81; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M23-193 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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12. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR THE SAFE CLEAN
WATER REGIONAL PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE BURKE HERITAGE AND MARENGO YARD STORMWATER CAPTURE PROJECT – F2M21-63, R2M23-53
The Los Angeles County Flood Control District (District), administers the Safe, Clean Water (SCW) Program for the purpose of funding Projects and Programs to increase stormwater and urban runoff capture and reduce stormwater and urban runoff pollution in the District. The Burke Heritage Park and Marengo Yard sites were identified as priority concepts under the Stormwater Master Plan. These project sites present ed an opportunity to capture, infiltrate, and filter large amounts of stormwater in the Upper LA River watershed to help the City meet the pollutant load reduction requirements as outlined in the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Management Program. An application for funding the Burke Heritage Park and Marengo Yard Project was submitted on July 31, 2022 through the SCW Regional Program.
The project was included in the 2023-24 Fiscal Year Stormwater Investment Plan, which was approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The City would receive $4,424,118 in multiple years to implement the design and construction components of the project. The District require d an official resolution by the City Council to authorize and execute the Transfer Agreements it also include d language for authorization of yearly addendums for multiple years of SCW funding.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d the Transfer Agreement between the City of Alhambra and the Los Angeles Flood Control District for the distribution of regional funds through the Safe Clean Water Program; adopt Resolution No. R2M23-53 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra approving the Transfer Agreement between the City of Alhambra and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the Safe Clean Water Regional Program funds for the Burke Heritage and Marengo Yard Stormwater Capture Project enabling the execution of Transfer Agreement for funding in the amount of $4,424,118; and, direct ed and authorize staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
13. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF A CCTV TRUCK FOR SEWER INSPECTIONS – F2M23-6A, C2M23-88, M2M23-194
The 2023-24 Fiscal Year budget includes the replacement of the CCTV sewer inspection truck.
Staff sought to purchase a CCTV sewer inspection truck to replace existing truck that has experienced both mechanical and technical issues with the camera system due to the age of the truck and equipment through a cooperative purchase agreement. Cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code Section 3.36.080(B)(3). On December 7, 2021, Sourcewell opened nine bids for the procurement of Underground Infrastructure Inspection and Rehabilitation Equipment with Related Services. Sourcewell awarded contract 120721- EVS to Best Equipment Company (LLC Envirosight ) on January 7, 2022 - a contract that would not expire until January 7, 2025. Haaker Equipment Company is a sole source vender for Envirosight equipment and software.
Discussion : None
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Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Haaker Equipment Company for the purchase of a CCTV Truck for Sewer Inspections in the amount of $268,651.69; direct ed the Finance Director to appropriate funds from the Sewer Fund Balance in the amount of $68,651.69; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-194 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
14. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF TWO FULLY ELECTRIC FORD MACH E VEHICLES – F2M23-6A, C2M23-89, M2M23-195
The 2023-24 Fiscal Year budget includ ed AB 2766 funding for the purchase of two clean-air vehicles. Staff located and solicited quotes for two fully electric Ford Mach E vehicles to replace older, less efficient, high mileage internal combustion vehicles. Pursuant to the City Council ’s authority under Alhambra Municipal Code Section 3.36.080(E), the City Council may dispense with further procedures and enter into a contract when it meets a specific purchase need. In this instance, staff solicited bids for the vehicles. Puente Hills Ford ha d the vehicles in stock and submitted the lowest bid at $114,600. Therefore, staff recommend ed issuing a contract to Puente Hills Ford for the purchase of two 2023 Ford Mach E full electric vehicles.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Puente Hills Ford for the purchase of two 2023 Ford Mach E fully electric vehicles in the amount of $114,600; direct ed the Finance Director to appropriate funds from AB 2766 fund balance in the amount of $19,600; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-195 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
15. AWARD CONTRACT TO ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (ACMS) FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD SERVICES – F2M22-62, C2M23-90, M2M23-196 On November 14, 2022, the City Council approved a one-year contract with All City Management Services (ACMS) to staff five of the City ’s locations with crossing guards and manage and supervise those crossing guards. This contract expires December 31, 2023. The Police Department is recommending continuing its service and entering into a revised contract with ACMS for the management of Alhambra ’s Crossing Guard Program. Unlike the existing contract, ACMS will manage the entire crossing guard program at the City ’s 18 specified locations. ACMS will be responsible for the hiring process, staffing/substitution, payroll, staff training, supervision, workers compensation, and all administrative costs. Current City of Alhambra crossing guards will be offered opportunity to transition to ACMS. The benefits of continuing a contract with ACMS include reliable crosswalk staffing; relieving the Police Department of crossing guard management and duties; liability; and providing a safer environment for children walking to school. Additionally, ACMS is also providing crossing guard services to the Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD) for their summer session(s).
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to the continuity of services. A contract with ACMS can be awarded pursuant to Alhambra ’s Discretionary Process, Alhambra Municipal Code Section 3.38.050.
Public Comment:
1) April GARCIA, 1525 S. 2 nd St. Apt. U, discussed the importance of the crossing guards in the community and expressed opposition to outsourcing crossing-guards to a vendor.
LEE : Councilmember LEE returned to Council Chambers at 12:57 a.m. 2) Peggy RUSSELL, 1717 S. Chapel, expressed opposition to outsourcing crossing guards to a n outside vendor.
3) Shirley TATSUNO, 1408 S. Fifth St., Apt. C, expressed opposition to outsourcing crossing guards to a n outside vendor.
Public Comment submitted via e mail and on file in the City Clerk ’s office :
1) Adam BARTLETT expressed concern with the proposed contract and spoke in favor of keeping the City ’s current crossing guards.
2) Jewelyn CO expressed concern with the proposed contract and spoke in favor of keeping the City ’s current crossing guards.
Discussion : Councilmember LEE discussed the City ’s previous action on this agenda item and noted that she was not in favor of outsourcing all crossing guards to ACMS.
Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER inquired about the scope of this new contract and City Manager BINNQUIST provided clarification. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER discussed the importance of making sure that all crossing guard sites were filled for the safety of students.
Vice Mayor PÉREZ expressed support for the City ’s current crossing guards and the importance of ensuring that all sites are covered at all times.
Councilmember MALONEY inquired why ACMS could not cover substitute absences for sites where City crossing guards were on duty. Police Chief KENNEDY noted that ACMS would not cover sites where City crossing guards were absent.
Ms. LEE inq uired about the City ’s crossing guards ’ retirement and Human Resources Director KO provided clarification. Mr. MALONEY inquired about the types of absences from City crossing guards. Assistant Chief of Support Services SEKI provided clarification.
Mayor MAZA expressed support to approve the recommended action.
Action Taken: City Council approve d a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, between the City of Alhambra and All City Management Services for the School Crossing Guard Program for an eighteen-month period through June, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $630,262.08; authorize d a budget transfer of $46,824.48 in FY 2024-25 from part-time salaries to the Contract Services; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-196 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes : MALONEY, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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16. REJECT PROPOSALS RECEIVED AND REAUTHORIZE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR THE PURCHASE, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT – F2M23-64, RFP2M23-22, RFP2M23-28, M2M23-198
On August 28, 2023, the City Council authorized the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase, delivery, and installation of furniture, fixtures and equipment for the Police Department facility. On October 9, 2023, two qualified proposals were received.
However, the proposal amounts were significantly above the budget available for the project.
As a result, staff request ed that the City Council reject the proposals received and authorize the distribution of a new RFP for the project. Staff would revise the RFP with the scope of work reduced and further clarification added.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council reject ed the proposals received in response to RFP2M23-22; authorize d the distribution of a new Request for Proposals (RFP2M23-28) for the purchase delivery and installation of furniture, fixtures and equipment for the Police Department facility; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-198 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
17. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M23-2
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council ratif ied the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated November 13, 2023 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
18. DEMANDS - F2M23-1
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d as submitted Final Check List (242590 thru 242697) in the amount of $493,161.10 for the period ending September 7, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2,187,191.02 for the week ending September 1, 2023; Final Check List (8679 thru 8696) in the amount of $1,071.00 for the period ending September 12, 2023; Final Check List (242698 thru 242835) in the amount of $1,380,525.71 for the period ending September 14, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,013,449.22 for the week ending September 8, 2023; Final Check List (242836 thru 242839) in the amount of $6,09.24 for the period ending September 14, 2023; Final Check List (242840 thru 242840 in the amount of $1,500.00 for the period ending September 19, 2023; and, Final Check List (242841 thru 242999) in the amount of $1,129,800.04 for the period ending September 21, 18 1 1-13-23
2023.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
19. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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 revise d certain tenant protections in State law which address the concerns that the City ’s moratorium was intended to address.
However, those protections would 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 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 was not subject to further review environmental review because: (1) it would not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15060(c)(2); (2) there was no possibility that this Ordinance themselves may have a significant effect on the environment (14 Cal. Code 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 was for general policies and procedure-making.
Public Comme n t: Lewis MCCAMMON, 105. N. Cordova St., expressed support for the recommended action until state law takes effect and referred to Item No. 15, noting he was in agreement with keeping the current City crossing guards as City employees and using the outside vendor for substitutes.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council , by one motion, declare d introduced for its second reading and adopt ed 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.
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
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes : MALONEY, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS – F2M2 3 -4
1) Lewis MCCAMMON, 105 N. Cordova St., discussed the affordable housing project on North Chapel, discussed the City ’s RHNA requirements , and sites for future housing in the City. 2) Jennifer NG, S. Cordova St., noted the importance of protecting future historic neighborhoods and homes while the City goes through its historic preservation discussion. 3) Shirley TATSUNO, 1408 S. Fifth St., Apt. C, expressed frustration with individuals who do not recycle and inquired how the City could enforce more individuals to participate in recycling. 4) Melissa MICHELSON, via zoom, expressed support to protect future historic neighborhoods while the City ’s finalizes its historic preservation program and discussed the City ’s RHNA requirements .
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M2 3 -7 Mayor MAZA discussed the upcoming Walk, Bike , and Move Alhambra meetings, noted that the City is looking for volunteers for its Rose Parade Float, discussed an upcoming Organics Recycling Workshop , and discussed the upcoming Home Holiday Decorating Contest.
ADJOURNMENT: At 1: 38 a .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, December 11 , 202 3 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK