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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 25, 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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Agenda Tracking Numbers: All numbers listed in bold after the title of each Agenda item are City Clerk tracking numbers that are used for filing and research purposes.
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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, 111 South First Street
March 25, 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 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.
PRESENTATIONS
1. ANNUAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS – F2M24-37
The terms of office for all members of the City’s various Boards and Commission expired on March 25, 2024; therefore, it is appropriate for Councilpersons to appoint or reappoint their representatives at this time. With the exception of the Youth Commission, each representative may serve for a maximum of eight consecutive terms of one year each.
Appointments will be effective for a period commencing March 25, 2024 and ending March 24, 2025.
Recommended Action: The Mayor and each Councilperson shall announce his/her new appointments to the Arts & Cultural Events C ommission, Civil Service Commission/Board of Appeals, Design Review Board, Environmental Sustainability Commission, HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee, Historic Preservation Commission, Human Relations Commission, Board of Library Trustees, Parks & Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Transportation Commission, and Youth Commission with each appointment to be effective for a period co mmencing March 25, 2024 and ending March 24, 2025. Other than announcing names of new appointees, no action is required.
2. ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY CENTER DESIGN UPDATE – F2M22-65, M2M24-51
On November 13, 2023, the City Council provided staff direction to pursue the “Around the Campfire” building design rendering for the purpose of completing the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) project description. In order to fall within the $25 million dollar project budget, the proposed size of the community center must be reduced to 17,000 square feet. Given the budget input and an adaptive re-use request from the Alhambra Historical
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Society, the team produced four modified design solutions for a 17,000 square foot community center (two 100% new build, and two adaptively reusing a portion of the existing structure). The design team is also providing designs with the option to expand their square footage by approximately 4,000 square feet should there be additional funding in the future. Staff will present four options. The four designs include Scheme I. “Around the Camp Fire”, Scheme II. “Overlooks,” Alternative I. “Flowscapes,” and Alternativ e II, “Connecting Gems.”
Recommended Action: City Council provide staff direction and choose one of the four Community Center building design options for completing the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) project description. Staff will present four options, two new building designs and two re -use designs. The four designs include Scheme I. “Around the Camp Fire”, Scheme II. “Overlooks” , Alternative I. “Flowscapes” , and Alternative II, “Connecting Gems”; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M24-51)
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 3 – 9)
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.
3. AWARD CONTRACT: ALHAMBRA PARK BANDSHELL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M24-22, N2M24-18, C2M24-19, M2M24-49
On February 12, 2024, the City Council approved a Notice Inviting Bids (NIB) for the Alhambra Park Bandshell Project. On Thursday, March 14, 2024, the City Clerk received three bids for the Project. The bids ranged from $85,000.00 (Sanz Construction, Inc.) to $178,360.00 (Newbuild Construction and Restoration, Inc. ). State law requires all contractors and sub-contractors be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Also, the NIB required proof of DIR registration upon submittal, however, State law does not require that a bid include the submittal of proof of DIR registration. Sanz Construction, Inc, did not provide proof of DIR registration with its bid submittal, but staff was able to verify the company’s status on the DIR website. Staff is recommending that the proof of DIR registration submittal is waived and Sanz Construction, Inc., be awarded the contract based on the lowest responsive bid.
Recommended Action: City Council award contract , subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to San z Construction Inc in the amount of $85,000.00 for the Alhambra Park Bandshell Project; determine the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15301; waive the requirement for proof of DIR registration with the bid submittal; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M24-49)
4. RESOLUTION OPPOSING INITIATIVE NO. 21 -0042A1, THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT – F2M24-19, R2M24-10
On January 4, 2022, the California Business Roundtable filed the “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act” (Initiative No. 21-0042A1). On February 1, 2023, the
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measure qualified for the November 2024 ballot. If passed, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act amends the California Constitution with provisions that limit voters' authority and input, adopts new and stricter rules including 2/3 voter approval for raising taxes and fees, and makes it more difficult to impose fin es and penalties for violating state and local laws. The measure will have significant negative impacts on local government operations and core service delivery, and will put valuable local government tax and fee revenues at risk statewide. The proposed constitutional initiative is sponsored by the California Business Roundtable.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M24 -10 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra opposing Initiative 21 -0042A1, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
5. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A PEACEFUL RESOLUTION TO THE ONGOING CONFLICT AND HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IMPACTING GAZA AND ISRAEL – F2M24- 16, R2M24-9
On January 22, 2024, Mayor Maza and the City Council discussed support for peace in the Middle East related to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis. Following that meeting, on February 12, 2024, Mayor Maza sent a letter to Congresswoman Judy Chu, with copies to Senator Durazo and Assemblymember Mike Fong, encouraging Federal support for peace, a lasting cease -fire and the safe return of all hostages in Gaza and Israel. In addition, on February 12, 2024, the Council requested a Resolution in support of peace be drafted for a subsequent City Council meeting.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M24 -9 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra supporting a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis impacting Gaza and Israel
6. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PA&ED FOR THE FREMONT INTERCHANGE PROJECT UNDER THE 710 MOBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS – F2M19-32, C2M20-43, M2M24-50
On April 10, 2020, the City Council awarded a contract to Kimley-Horn for the professional engineering services to advance the 710 concepts. The firm’s contract was for three-years expiring on August 26, 2023, with an option to extend the contract two years, depending on the needs of the project(s) and contractor performance. On August 28, 2023, staff recommended approval to amend the contract with Kimley Horn for a longer term through August 2025 and for additional project management to further study key project components, including the relationship of the project to the business, residential, and school communities, and the need for expanded outreach and technical support to the City. Work under the proposed Second Amendment with Kimley Horn specifically includes:
Project Management; Research and Data Collection; Surveying and Mapping; Traffic Operations Report; Environmental Study and Documentation; Project Report; and Public Outreach and Engagement. The final Project Approval/Enviro nmental Document (PA&ED) tasks are expected to be completed by the end of 2026; consequently, staff also recommends the contract with Kimley Horn be amended through December 31, 2026.
The total costs under Amendment 2 are $4,236,525.79.
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Recommended Action: City Council approve a Second Amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and the City Attorney, to the contract with Kimley- Horn (C2M20 -43) for professional engineering consulting services for PA&ED for the Fremont Interchange Project at a cost of $4,236,525,79; extend the contract with Kimley Horn through December 31, 2026; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M24-50)
7. 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 February, 2024, listing all of the City's investments as of February 29, 2024.
8. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M24-2
Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated March 25, 2024 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
9. DEMANDS - F2M24-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (246010 thru 246186) in the amount of $ 63,886.92 for the period ending January 29, 2024; Final Check List ( 246187 thru 246301) in the amount of $1,259,552.97 for the period ending January 30, 2024 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $8,000,000.00 for the week ending January 26, 202 4; Final Check List ( 8884 thru 8915 ) in the amount of $1,531.33 for the period ending February 6, 2024; Final Check List (246302 thru 246482) in the amount of $ 934,364.02 for the period ending February 8, 2024 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2,099,084.56 for the week ending February 2, 2024 ; and, Final Check List (246484 thru 246668) in the amount of $1,075,682.28 for the period ending February 15, 2024 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,012,958.94 for the week ending February 9, 2024.
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.
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ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council is scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
N O T I C E
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Recordings are also available for viewing by the public on th e City of Alhambra’s website, at the Alhambra Public Library and, upon appointment, in the City Clerk’s Office.
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LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK