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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 22, 2024
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
January 22, 2024
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, M2M24-9
On October 9, 2023, Councilmember Andrade -Stadler requested that her Council colleagues vote to allow her participation via video/teleconference at the January 22, 2024 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). (M2M24-9)
CEREMONIALS
2. COMMENDATIONS: WINNERS OF THE 2023 HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST – F2M24-3
Mayor Maza and the Alhambra City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Alhambra, wish to recognize and congratulate the winning contestants from the City’s 2023 Holiday Home Decorating Contest. This contest invited residents to show their sense of community and holiday spirit through the use of holiday decorations on their homes. The winners are to be commended for displaying extraordinary efforts in enhancing and promoting a family - oriented community through their colorful and imaginative holiday displays. Mayor Maza will present commendations to the winners of the 2023 Holiday Home Decorating Contest.
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THE SALDATE FAMILY
807 EDITH AVENUE
THE TORRES FAMILY
1415 SOUTH SECOND STREET
THE SOLIS FAMILY
1525 SOUTH NINTH STREET
THE NGO FAMILY
1845 SOUTH OLIVE AVENUE
THE DUCTOC FAMILY
2408 MIDWICKHILL DRIVE
3. COMMENDATIONS: SPARK OF LOVE TOY DRIVE – F2M24-3
Mayor Maza and the Alhambra City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Alhambra, wish to recognize and thank the Alhambra Fire Department team who were instrumental to the success of this year’s Spark of Love Toy Drive. Their leadership and organization allowed the City to serve over 600 families during the holiday season. Because of their efforts, children and families were able to experience the love and care of their community and share the joy of the season. The City Council deeply appreciates the effor ts of the Fire Department staff and all of the event’s participants who allow the City to continue the toy drive, a wonderful tradition to serve families in our community. Mayor Maza will present commendations to the Fire Department team that worked so diligently to make the event a success.
HEATHER BLAIS-PICKERING
Fire Engineer
JOSE HERRERA
Fire Captain
RANDY MIRANDA
Fire Captain
Alhambra Firefighter’s Association Representative
PUBLIC HEARING
4. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE REGULATING MEDICINAL CANNABIS DELIVERY -ONLY RETAILERS – F2M23-78, N2M24-6, O2M23-4824, O2M24-4825
This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M24-6 for the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance extending Ordinance No. O2M23-4824, an interim urgency ordinance to implement California law governing medicinal cannabis delivery-only retailers, for a period of 10 months and 15 days. The California Legislature adopted Senate Bill 1886 (“SB 1186”) in 2022, entitled the Medicinal Cannabis Patients’ Right of Access Act, which precludes cities and counties from adopting or enforcing
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regulations that prohibit or have the effec t of prohibiting the retail sale of medicinal cannabis by delivery. SB 1186 took effect on January 1, 2024. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. O2M23 -4824 at its December 11, 2023 meeting establishing interim urgency regulations implementing. This ordin ance is set to expire on January 25, 2024.
The proposed ordinance would extend the term of Ordinance No. O2M23 -4824 for ten months and fifteen days in accordance with Government Code Section 65858, unless earlier repealed. An ordinance adopting permanent r egulations has been prepared and the Planning Commission has recommended Council adoption of the ordinance. City staff intends to notice this ordinance for a public hearing at the City Council after the Council takes final action on the proposed comprehensive Zoning Code update.
Recommended Action: City Council conduct a public hearing and, a fter receiving public testimony, the Mayor should close the public hearing and the City Council adopt by a 4/5th vote the following urgency ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M24-4825: An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, extending the term of Ordinance No.
O2M23-4824, an Interim Urgency Ordinance to implement California law governing medicinal cannabis delivery-only retailers within the City
after which such ordinance shall go into effect immediately.
PRESENTATION
5. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UPDATE – F2M21-43
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce President, Mr. John Bwarie, will present an update for Chamber of Commerce activities from March 2023 to December 2023.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and order filed this informational report.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 6 – 13)
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.
6. APPROVAL TO AMEND CONTRACT FOR PARKING HEARING OFFICER SERVICES – F2M24-16, K2M18-385, M2M24-11
On January 1, 2019, the City entered into an agreement (K2M18-385) with Joseph Malette to conduct Parking Hearing Officer services for two years in an amount not to exceed $45,000. The term of the agreement has since been amended to extend the term through June 30, 2024; however, there has not been an increase to the contract amount. The proposed amendment for an additional $30,000 will result in a total contract amount of $75,000. The services under this contract are highly specialized; therefore, amending the contract would be in accordance with the provisions cited under section 3.38.050 for the Alhambra Municipal Code. The proposed amendment also extends the term of the agreement through June 30, 2027.
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Recommended Action: City Council approve a contract amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the agreement between the Joseph Mallette and the City of Alhambra for ongoing Parking Hearing Officer services, not to exceed an additional $30,000 through June 30, 2027; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-11)
7. AWARD CONTRACT & APPROPRIATE FUNDS: PYROTECHNICS SERVICES FOR THE ALHAMBRA FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION – F2M23-75, RFP2M23 -27, C2M24-6, M2M24-12
On November 13, 2023, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Pyrotechnics Services for the Alhambra 4th of July Celebration. On November 27 , 202 3, the Parks & Recreation Department received one proposal in response to the RFP . The 3 -year proposal received was $120,000 (2024 for $40,000, 2025 for $40,000 and 2026 for $40,000). An expenditure in the amount of $20,000 for the 2024 fireworks show must be approved for the City to enter into a contract with Garden State Fireworks, Inc. The total expenditure will be charged to multiple fiscal years.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Garden State Fireworks, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $40,000 in 2024, $40,000 in 2025 and $40,000 in 2026 for the annual 4th of July Celebration; instruct the Director of Finance to pay 50% of this year’s costs ($20,000 for 2024) i n FY 2023 -24 and pay the remainder of the $40,000 as an expenditure in FY 2024 -25 in account number 101.60.6110.66314; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-12)
8. AWARD CONTRACT: POOL DECK COATING AT THE ALHAMBRA AND GRANADA PARK POOLS – F2M23-65, N2M23-109, C2M24-7, M2M24-13
On September 11, 2023, the City Council approved the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids for the Alhambra and Granada Park Pools Deck Coating Project. On September 28, 2023, staff led a mandatory job walkthrough and four contractors attended this pre-bid site walk. On October 26, 2023, the City Clerk received one bid for the Project. The bid received from Empire Waterproofing Inc. is within the grant award limits. The project will be funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Empire Waterproofing Inc. in the amount of $428,445 for the Alhambra and Granada Park Pools Deck Coating Project; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-13)
9. AWARD CONTRACT: DESIGN SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF ADAPTIVE TRAFFIC/TRAFFIC RESPONSIVE UPGRADES PROJECT - PHASE 1 – F2M23-47, RFP2M23-17, C2M24-8, M2M24-14
The City was awarded funding through the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for four traffic signal improvement projects within the City of Alhambra (Project ID# MR 1.3.2.01 Atlantic, MR 1.3.1.02 Fremont, MR 1.3.1.01
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Garfield, and MR 1.3.2.06 Valley). The City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) and received four proposals for the preparation of Phase 1 of the City’s Adaptive Traffic/Traffic Responsive Control Systems Project. Following an extensive selection process, staff selected Advantec Consulting Engineers, Inc. as the most qualified consultant for this work. Staff requests the City Council approve an agreement with Advantec Cons ulting Engineers, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $231,008 . Phase 1 consists of the development of the preliminary design concepts of traffic elements and identification of actual locations for the project. Phase 2 consists of the preparation of actual engineering designs and plans, estimates, and specifications for implementation of all improvements as developed in Phase 1. The Project is located along the four major corridors of Atlantic Boulevard, Fremont Avenue, Garfield Avenue and Valley Boulevard. Th ere are 62 signalized intersections along these four corridors.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Advantec Consulting Engineers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $231,008 to prepare Phase 1 of the City’s Adaptive Traffic/Traffic Responsive Control Systems Project; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-14)
10. 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, staff provided quarterly updates throughout the year; this is the final update to the 2023 Strategic Plan .
A full Strategic Plan planning session with the City Council, staff and a consultant is tentatively scheduled for March 13, 2024. This will provide opportunity to the Council to review and update goals and objectives of the previous plan and establish the 2024 Strategic Plan.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file the final update to the 2023 Alhambra Strategic Plan.
11. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M24-2
Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated January 22, 2024 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
12. DEMANDS - F2M24-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (243901 thru 244070) in the amount of $615,785.28 for the period ending November 2, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,709,508.61 for the week ending October 27, 2023; Final Check List ( 244071 thru 244241 ) in the amount of $ 61,881.92 for the period ending November 2 , 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $184,000.00 for the week ending November 3 , 2023 ; Final Check List ( 244341 thru 244345) in the amount of $ 238,330.49 for the period ending November 8, 2023; Final
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Check List ( 244242 thru 244340) in the amount of $ 1,127,673.08 for the period ending November 8, 2023; Final Check List (244346 thru 244500) in the amount of $1,487,875.14 for the period ending November 16, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2,636,259.26 for the week ending November 10, 2023 ; and, Final Check List ( 8778 thru 8797) in the amount of $1,072.50 for the period ending November 16, 2023.
13. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF 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 ADOPTION OF 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, O2M23-4823, R2M23-54
After receiving staff’s presentation and public testimony at the November 13, 2023 public hearing and then continuing the public hearing to the December 11, 2023 meeting, the City Council deliberated and d etermined which of the Planning Commission’s recommendations to include and gave first reading to Ordinance No. 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) .
Additionally, the Council deliberated and determined which of the Planning Commission’s recommendations to include in 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 adopting the Initial Study/Negative Declaration for the Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). At the January 8, 2024 Council meeting, after further deliberation, the Council made further revisions to the Ordinance and Resolution. The Council then gave first reading to Ordinance No. O2M23 -4823. Staff is requesting that the City Counci l introduce O2M23-4823 for its second reading and adopt the ordinance as well as adopt the related Resolution (R2M23-54).
The staff reports and attachments from all previous Planning Commission and City Council presentations on the Zoning Code, including the staff report and attachments prepared for the public hearings on November 13th and December 11th, are available through the project website at: https://www.alhambracodeupdate.com/participate.
Recommended Action: City Council, by one motion, take the following actions:
1. Declare introduced for its second reading and adopt the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M23-4823: AN ORDINANCE OF THE ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING 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
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AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; and,
2. Adopt the Resolution No. R2M23 -54 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA, 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 A MD-23-07, AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP; AND ADOPTING
THE INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
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) F2M24-7
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, February 12, 2024 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 . or please call (626) 570 -5090. 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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made by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to the City Council meeting. If translation is not requested by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to the City Council meeting, staff will try to accommodate the request if possible.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK
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