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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
February 12, 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, M2M24-16
On October 9, 2023, Councilmember Andrade -Stadler requested that her Council colleagues vote to allow her participation via video/teleconference at the February 12, 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). (M2M24-16)
PUBLIC HEARING
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TO ALLOW MEDICINAL CANNABIS
DELIVERY-ONLY RETAILERS IN THE INDUSTRIAL ZONE WITH A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT AN D REGULATORY BUSINESS PERMIT TO IMPLEMENT THE REQUIREMENTS OF SB 1186 – F2M23-78, N2M24-7, O2M24-4826
This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M24-7 for the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider adopt ion of an ordinance amending the City’s Zoning Code to allow medicinal cannabis delivery -only retailers in the Industrial Zone with a conditional use permit and a regulatory business permit to implement the requirements of SB 1186. The
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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 regulations that prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the retail sale of medicinal cannabis by delivery. SB 1186 took effect on January 1, 2024. SB 1186 allows cities and counties to adopt and enforce reasonable regulations on the retail sale by delivery of medicinal cannabis, including zoning requirements. The City Council adopted an interim urgency ordinance on December 11, 2023, that is consistent with the proposed ordinance. The interim urgency ordinance was adopted to get regulations in place by the January 1, 2024 deadline while the City finished the process of adopting the comprehensive Zoning Code update. On January 22, 2024 the City Council extended the urgency ordinance for ten months and fifteen days. Now that the new Zoning Code has been adopted, the City Council can move forward with the proposed amendment. The proposed ordinance would allow a delivery -only retailer of medicinal cannabis to be a conditionally permitted use in the Industrial zone. The retailer must only sell medicinal cannabis; the retail sale of adult-use (e.g., recreational) cannabis would remain prohibited.
As a delivery -only business, there would be no storefront operations (no walk -in customers). The proposed ordinance also includes separation requirements for such businesses. The ordinance also proposes that an annual business regulatory permit be required for such businesses. The proposed ordinance includes operational standards for these businesses. These include security requirements, odor control measures, and a requirement that product not be visible from the exterior of the property. Failure to comply with the operational requirements could result in the regulatory permit being suspe nded, revoked or not renewed.
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 declare introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M24-4826: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra adopted pursuant to the City’s Police powers and Business Professions Code §26320 to amend Alhambra Municipal Code Section
23.05.020 (Land Use Regulations – Commercial Zoning Districts), Section
23.06.020 (Land Use Regulations – Employment Zoning Districts), and Section 23.22.080 (Cannabis Facilities, Cultivation, and Deliveries), to implement California law governing Medicinal Cannabis Delivery -Only retailers within the City
which ordinance will ret urn for a second reading and adoption at the next regular City Council meeting.
PRESENTATION
3. ADOPTION OF THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PLAN;
AUTHORIZATION TO REALLOCATE MEASURE R FUNDS FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN PROJECTS; AND ACCEPTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXEMPTION DETERMINATION – F2M22-33, M2M24-27
On January 8, 2024, staff presented the Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Plan for the Council’s consideration, pursuant to data collection, a needs assessment, and public engagement conducted throughout the Plan process. This Plan is a directive under the
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City’s Strategic Plan under the goals of Enhancing Public Safety, Improving Infrastructure and Mobility, and Promoting Sustainability. The Plan presented on January 8, 2024 was not adopted by the Council; rather, based on public comment for additional time to review the document, consideration to adopt the Plan was tabled to the February 12 th meeting.
Staff and the City’s c onsultant conducted a virtual workshop on January 23, 2024; a Special Meeting with the Transportation Commission on January 24, 2024; a nd an in - person workshop at the Library on February 1, 2024. On January 24, 2024, the Transportation Commission submitted a recommendation to adopt the Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan, contingent on also aligning the Plan with Metro’s recent update to their Active Transportation Plan (for regional connectivity benefits) and removing the McLean Bridge from the City’s pedestrian or bicycle network.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the Council Subcommittee’s request to adopt the Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan (Plan); authorize a reallocation of $14.4 million in Measure R Funds to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) toward the implementation of Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan projects; accept the environmental review exemption determination for this Plan; and , direct staff undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M24-27)
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 4 – 23)
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.
4. AUTHORIZE RFP: WATER QUALITY TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES – F2M21- 29, RFP2M24-2
The City of Alhambra, as the operator of a community water system, is required by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to conduct a variety of sampling and analytical analyses for drinking water. The City is also required to perform analyses for various constituents in accordance with several permits issued by the Los Angeles County Sanitation District and Regional Water Quality Control Board. All tests must be performed in a certified laboratory which meets State standards. City staff has elected not to approve the final one-year contract extension of the existing contract due to unsatisfactory service.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) would provide a one-year contract for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 with the option to renew for three one-year terms, if services are satisfactory.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to qualified firms for Water Quality Testing Laborato ry Services, with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 14, 2024.
5. AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON ALMANSOR STREET – F2M23-74, RPF2M23-29, C2M24-9, M2M24-17
On November 13, 2023, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals RFP2M23-29 for professional engineering design services for the Sewer Main Replacement Project on Almansor Street. Staff reviewed a total of four proposals. West
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and Associates Engineering, 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 West and Associates Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $43,500 for engineering design services for the Sewer Main Replacement Project on Almansor Street; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M24- 17)
6. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR THE WATERSMART WATER AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANT PROGRAM – F2M24-18, R2M24-2
The WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for fiscal year 2024 -2025 is accepting application for projects that will result in quantifiable water savings, implement renewable energy components, and support broader sustainability benefits. Staff plans to apply for a grant of up to $500,000 to replace water meters at various locations in the City to AMI meters. As required by the grant guidelines, the City will contribute an additional match of at least $500,000. The match will be covered by the Water Fund (Fund 401), if awarded. The grant guid elines require an official resolution by the City Council which provides authority to proceed with the application of projects and receipt of grant funds pursuant to the Bureau of Reclamation’s policies and procedures. If the project is selected for funding, staff will return to the City Council for approval to solicit bids or proposals, appropriate grant funds for the proposed projects, and issue notices of completion.
Recommended Action: City Council a dopt Resolution R2M24 -2 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California approving the authority to file an application with the United States Bureau of Reclamation for the WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Program ; and , direct staff to undertake th e steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
7. ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (RPOSD) UNDER
MEASURE A ANNUAL ALLOCATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECTS AT GRANADA PARK AND ALHAMBRA PARK – F2M21- 18, M2M24-18
On November 8, 2021, the City Council a dopted Resolution No. R2M21-46 that enabled staff to apply for annual allocation grant funding under Measure A. On March 1, 2022, staff submitted an application for $687,000 to replace aging play equipment and surfacing at Alhambra Park and Granada Park. The application was approved for funding. Since then, the project costs have greatly increased, due to nationwide inflation and a shortage of construction materials caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated project costs, based on quotes received from a qualified vendor, nearly double th e original budget. Staff requested, and was later approved for, additional funds in the amount of $513,000 under RPOSD’s Measure A Annual Allocation in order to cover the increased project costs. With the additional funding, staff will be able to deliver o n all project components for a total grant amount of $1,200,000.
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Recommended Action: City Council accept additional grant funds in the amount of $513,000 from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) under the Measure A Annual Allocation Grant Program for the Playground Replacement Projects at Granada Park and Alhambra Park; appropriate revenue and expenditure funds; authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related to grant implementation; and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M24-18)
8. ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AND AUTHORIZATION TO CIRCULATE A NOTICE
INVITING BIDS FOR THE ALHAMBRA PARK BANDSHELL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M24-18, F2M24-22, N2M24-18, M2M24-19
On November 8, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. R2M21-46 which enabled staff to apply for grants funded under Measure A annual allocation. Subsequently, on December 11, 2023, staff submitted an application for $110,200 in grant fund ing for the Alhambra Park Bandshell Improvement Project. On January 16, 2024, the application was approved, and the fully executed grant agreement was issued on January 22, 2024.
Specifications and bid documentation have been prepared for the Alhambra Park Bandshell Improvement Project. The project includes the repainting of the bandshell and stage areas and installation of new fencing around the stage. Staff is seeking to solicit bids from prospective contractors for the project.
Recommended Action: City Council accept a grant in the amount of $110,200 from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) under the Measure A Annual Allocation Grant Program; appropriate revenue and expenditure funds; authorize the City Manager, or desig nee, to execute all documents related to grant implementation; authorize staff to circulate a Notice Inviting Bids to prospective contractors for the Alhambra Park Bandshell Improvement Project; and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M24-19)
9. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: ALMANSOR COURT EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M23-41, C2M23-46, M2M24-20
On June 26, 2023, the City Council awarded a contract to Tom’s Construction in the amount $299,215 for the Almansor Court Exterior Improvement Project. There was one change order to the project. The change order included: painting of the banquet hall's metal/plastic rear glass section, repairing rusted metal gates, replacing broken roof tile, painting metal bollards; and, removing and repouring concrete in the path of travel areas.
The change order total ed $47,500, which brings the contract to $346,715. Staff has inspected this project, and all work has been completed in accordance with the City ’s requirements and specifications. As such, it would be appropriate for the City Council to accept this project as complete.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of Tom’s Construction for the Almansor Court Exterior Improvements Project as complete in the amount of $346,715; direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct the Finance Director to release the 5 percent retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-20)
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10. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT – F2M23-64, RFP2M23- 28, C2M24-10, M2M24-21
On November 13, 2023, the City Council approved 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 December 27, 2023, the City received two proposals. Four Police Department employees evaluated and ranked the responding proposals in accordance with the criteria stated in the RFP. One proposal did not include the required payment of prevailing wages. The proposal received from Bask meets all requirements of the evaluation criteria stated in the RFP including quality and completeness of submitted proposal, project timeline and implementation plan, fee proposal, qualifications, and experience with similar types of efforts.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Bask in an amount up to $133,554.35 for professional services to furnish sections of the Police Department; authorize the Chief of Police to execute said agreement; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize City Council’s action. (M2M24-21)
11. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: MEN'S RESTROOM REMODEL AT THE ALHAMBRA CITY YARD PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING – F2M20-66, N2M24-19
The Alhambra City Yard is a multi -functional facility located at 900 S. New Avenue. The restrooms in the Public Works building are in need of renovation and repairs. In addition to retrofitting for ADA compliance, the City plans to install water efficient fixtures, energy efficient lighting, a janitorial closet, and needed repairs to the facilities.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to circulate a Notice Inviting Bids to prospective contractors for the Men’s Restroom Remodel Project at the Alhambra City Yard Public Works building; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
12. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AT THE FORMER LIBRARY SATELLITE BUILDING – 2025 SOUTH FREMONT AVENUE – F2M24-23, N2M24-20
Staff applied for, and was awarded funding with assistance from Assemblymember Mike Fong to expand green space, in accordance with the City Council’s Strategic Plan objectives, by constructing a pocket park at the former library satellite building. The grant agreement with the State has been fully executed, and all funds for the project must be disbursed by June 30, 2026. LEAD TECH Environmental conducted professional asbestos and lead paint assessment services for the site and identified asbestos-containing materials. The planned scope of work includes: removal of Roof Penetration Mastic ; removal of Duct Mastic; and, removal of 12” X 12” Vinyl Floor Tiles and Mastic throughout the building. Project bids are due no later than 10:30 a.m. on March 14, 2024, in the office of the City Clerk and will be opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to circulate a Notice Inviting Bids to prospective contractors to abate asbestos from the former Library Satellite building
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located at 2025 South Fremont Avenue; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action.
13. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: INSTALLATION OF LED LIGHTING AND CONTROL LINK AT THE ALHAMBRA DRIVING RANGE – F2M23-63, C2M23-70, M2M24-22
On August 28, 2023, the City Council awarded a contract to Musco Lighting LLC to install LED Lighting and a Control -Link at the Alhambra Driving Range in the amount of $142,668.25. There were no change orders to the project. Staff have inspected this project, and all work has been completed in accordance with the City’s requirements and specifications. As such, it would be appropriate for the City Council to accept this project as complete.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of Musco Lighting LLC for the installation of LED Lighting and Control-Link at the Alhambra Driving Range as complete in the amount of $142,668.25; direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct t he Finance Director to release the 5 percent retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-22)
14. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN UPDATED AB 481 POLICY AND APPROVAL OF ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT – F2M22-41, O2M24- 4827, M2M24-23
On April 25, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. O2M22-4803 approving a Military Equipment Use Policy (“Policy”) pursuant to assembly Bill 481 (“AB 481”). In accordance with the legislation and the Policy, a military equipment report must be submitted to the City Council annually for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, an d annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use. Alhambra’s 2023 Annual Military Equipment Report, proposed 2024 military equipment purchases, and the Police Department’s updated policy are outlined in the Chief of Police’s staff report dated February 12, 2024. AB 481 requires that the Council determine, based on the annual military equipment report submitted pursuant to Section 7072, whether each type of military equipment identified in that report has complied with the standards for approval set forth in Government Code section 7071(d). Staff reviewed Department records and determined there were no complaints or concerns reported on the use of the equipment in 2023. Additionally, the Department conducted an internal audit and determined that there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy.
Recommended Action: City Council, by one motion, take the following actions:
1. Declare introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M24-4827: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra implementing AB 481 by approving an updated policy for the use of military equipment by the Alhambra Police Department
which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at the next regular Council meeting; and,
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2. Approve the Alhambra Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Report set forth in the Chief of Police’s February 12, 2024 report per the requirements under Assembly Bill 481. (M2M24-23)
15. REORGANIZATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT – F2M24-2, R2M24-3, M2M24-24
An assessment of current personnel staffing levels in the Parks and Recreation Department has demonstrated a need for additional positions to be filled, created, altered or moved. The Parks and Recreation Department currently has two budgeted vacant full- time positions - Clerical Assistant III and Park Worker I. By using the combined fully burdened funding of both positions, the Parks and Recreation Department can add a full- time Parks Supervisor and a Clerical Assistant II. This will enable the Department to provide greater oversight of services while continuing to provide enhanced quality programming and maintenance of the City’s parks and facilities at the highest possibl e level. No additional appropriation is required to fund the Department's reorganization. The cost savings of the vacant positions will offset the salary of a Parks Supervisor and Clerical Assistant II.
Recommended Action: City Council, by one motion, ta ke the following actions: 1) Approve the restructuring of the Parks and Recreation Department by eliminating the vacant positions of Clerical Assistant III and Park Worker I and creating the positions of Parks Supervisor and Clerical Assistant II; adopt Resolution No. R2M24 -3 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a revised Class Specification for Parks Supervisor; and, 3) Direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-24)
16. CONTRACT EXTENSION: PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES – F2M21-23, C2M21-21, M2M24-25
On June 30, 2024, the City’s current contract with Inter -Con Security for parking enforcement services will expire. The contract, however, includes the option of two one - year extensions, pursuant to costs and satisfactory performance by the contractor. Due to the c ontract approaching its initial expiration date and the contractor’s continued satisfactory performance, staff reached out to Inter -Con Security to obtain rates for the remaining two-year term, if authorized. Should the two-year amendment be approved, the additional cost for the contract would be in the amount of $1,252,302.48. Increases to cost are the result of inflation and wage increases.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the contract between Inter- Con Security Systems, Inc. and the City of Alhambra (C2M21-21) for parking enforcement services for an additional two years through June 30, 2026 at a cost not to exceed $1,252,302.48; and, direct staff to under take the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-25)
17. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 72 ROOFING PROJECT – F2M24-24, N2M24-23
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The Fire Department Station 72 is a 24 -hour fire and safety response facility located at 1215 S. 6th Street. The building contains offices, living quarters, locker rooms, lunch and restroom facilities and storage for firefighting apparatus, personal protective equipment, fire hoses and other specialized equipment for Fire Department staff. The buil ding and has remained largely unchanged since its original construction. The roof requires replacement to maintain the building’s integrity and prevent further intrusion of the elements. The project bids are due no later than 10:30 a.m. on March 28, 2024, in the office of the City Clerk, and will be opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day.
Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to circulate a Notice Inviting Bids to prospective contractors for the Fire Department Station 72 Roofing Project; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
18. RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – F2M24-2, R2M24-4
Operationally, opportunities arise that require City staff to review existing class specifications to ensure standards and requirements for positions are valid and current.
In a recent review, City staff identified two classifications, Fire Protection Specialist and Executive Assistant, that require amendments and updates to required education based on updated standards and State course offerings for Fire Protection Specialist, and removal of the requirement for a typing certificate and instead including updated language pertaining to typing ski lls sections of the Executive Assistant class specification.
Furthermore, City staff has reviewed these revisions with the Alhambra City Employees’ Association (ACEA) and they have agreed to the updates and revisions proposed for the class specifications. A Resolution approving the amended and revised class specifications is required.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M24 -4 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a revised Class Specification for Fire Protection Specialist and Executive Assistant
19. TREASURER’S REPORT – F2M24-1
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for the month of December, 2023, listing all of the City's investments as of December 31, 2023.
20. MINUTES
Recommended Action: City Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes of the October 11, 2021 regular meeting of the City Council; the October 25, 2021 regular meeting of the City Council; the November 8, 2021 regular meeting of the City Council; the November 17, 2021 special meeting of the City Council; and, the November 23, 2021 special meeting of the City Council.
21. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M24-2
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Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated February 12, 2024 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
22. DEMANDS - F2M24-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (244501 thru 244504) in the amount of $197,479.24 for the period ending November 21, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $228,264.07 for the week ending November 17, 2023; Final Check List (244506 thru 244689) in the amount of $4,044,786.69 for the period ending November 30, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,701,641.64 for the week ending November 24, 2023; Final Check List ( 244690 thru 244860) in the amount of $61,881.92 for the period ending December 4, 2023; Final Check List (244861 thru 245020) in the amount of $1,194,628.21 for the period ending December 7, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $777,865.58 for the week ending December 1, 2023; Final Check List (8798 thru 8844) in the amount of $2,662.94 for the period ending December 13, 2023; and, Final Check List ( 245022 thru 245063 ) in the amount of $475,632.38 for the period ending December 13, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2,810,646.24 for the week ending December 8, 2023.
23. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.04 (CITY COUNCIL), CHAPTER 5.25 (SIDEWALK VENDING PROGRAM), CHAPTER 9.16 (POSSESSION OF OPEN CONTAINER OF ALCOHOL), CHAPTER 9.32 (LOITERING), CHAPTER 11.36 (ALL -NIGHT PARKING), CHAPTER 14.04 (PARK REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 22.20 (TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS), CHAPTER 22.24 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS), CHAPTER 22.28 (LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS), AND ADDITION OF CHAPTER 20.01 (PERMIT EXEMPTIONS), SECTION 20.12.015 (BY RIGHT PROJECT DEFINITION), 22.20.070 (TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR BY RIGHT PROJECT), 22.24.060 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR BY RIGHT PROJECT) AND DETERMINING THE SAME EXEMPT UNDER CEQA – F2M24-16, O2M24-4828, M2M24-26
The Alhambra Municipal Code (“AMC”) is a comprehensive gathering of ordinances adopted by the City Council covering a wide range of topics, such as City or ganization, parking, land use, licensing, purchasing, and contracting. From time-to-time updates are made to the AMC to address new state legislation, clarify ambiguous provisions, or delete outdated language. While some of these changes require immediate consideration by the Council, most can be addressed periodically. Accordingly, staff intends to annually bring a code clean up ordinance to the Council in the first quarter of each year that will address modifications needed due to new legislati on, as well as other suggested clarifying changes. For this first such annual review, City staff is suggesting minor changes to the AMC to reflect current practices, clarify confusing parts of the AMC, and bring outdated sections into compliance with State law. 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. §
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15060(c)(2); (2) there is no possibility that this Ordinance will 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 section 21065 of the Public Resources Code and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15378).
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M24-4828: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra to amend Alhambra Municipal Code Chapter 2.04 (City Council), Chapter 5.25 (Sidewalk Vending Program), Chapter 9.16 (Possession of Open Container of Alcohol), Chapter 9.32 (Loitering), Chapter 11.36 (All -Night Parking), Chapter 14.04 (Park Regulations), Chapte r 22.20 (Tentative Tract Maps), Chapter 22.24 (Tentative Parcel Maps), Chapter 22.28 (Lot Line Adjustments), and addition of Chapter 20.01 (Permit Exemptions), Section
20.12.015 (By Right Project Definition), 22.20.070 (Tentative Tract Map for By Right Project), 22.24.060 (Tentative Parcel Map for By Right Project)
which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at the next regular Council meeting; and, determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (M2M24-26)
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS (TIME LIMITATION - 5 MINUTES)
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ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council is scheduled for Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
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website. The regular meetings of the Alhambra City Council are recorded and are broadcast on Charter Channels 3 and 182 at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Mondays following the meeting.
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LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK