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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 14, 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
October 14, 2024
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL: Lee, Maza, Maloney, Andrade-Stadler, Pérez
FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Pérez
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.
CEREMONIAL
1. PROCLAMATION – F2M24-3
Ratified the action of Mayor Pérez in proclaiming October, 202 4 as BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH in the City of Alhambra. The proclamation will be mailed to the American Cancer Society.
PRESENTATIONS
2. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UPDATE – F2M21-43
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce President, Mr. John Bwarie, will present an update for Chamber of Commerce activities from April 2024 to September 2024.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and order filed this informational report.
3. ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 6.28 TO THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH VACANT PROPERTY REGULATIONS – F2M24-33, O2M24-4841
The City Council identified in the 2024 Strategic Plan Goal Three: Create a Strong Financial Base and Strong Economic Base (Economic Development). One of the goal’s objectives is to develop a program to address vacant commercial properties causing poor image. The vacant property regulations are intended to ensure vacant commercial properties are maintained and secured and to preven t the property from becoming a nuisance to the community. The regulations will require property owners to register with the City and pay an annual fee within 30 days after being notified by the City, post property management contact information on the property, and follow maintenance requirements.
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These requirements include: Property owner registration requirements including contact information of the property owner and/or property management company if the property owner is not within 40 miles of Alhambra; Building maintenance requirements including graffiti removal, and window cleanliness ; Landscaping and irrigation plan to ensure the property is maintained free of dry plants and weeds ; Fencing requirements including installation of fencing materi als around the perimeter of the property ; and, Security requirements including maintaining windows, doors, and other entrances. In addition, the regulations will provide additional support by activating vacant ground -floor commercial properties with window vinyl decals in the storefront windows. Staff will work with property owners to provide design and installation guidance. The window decals will be on the storefronts while the buildings remain vacant and/or under construction.
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M24 -4841: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council adding Chapter 6.28 - Vacant Property Regulations – to the Alhambra Municipal Code to protect public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring that the characteristics of the City are preserved
which ordinance shall return for a second reading and adoptio n at the next Council meeting on October 28, 2024.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 4 – 21)
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. ACCEPT ZIPBOOKS GRANT: CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY FOR BOOK DELIVERY AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS – F2M24-18, M2M24-183
The Library applied for a nd received a $4,302 grant from the California State Library to continue the purchasing of physical print and audio books to meet unique patron requests and to support book delivery services to home or facility bound Alhambra residents. This program aims to meet immediate patron requests of items the Library does not currently own and will enhance access for community members who have limited ability to access the Library’s physical building and its collection.
Recommended Action: City Council accept $4,302 from the California State Library for the Zipbooks program; appropriate revenue and expenditure funds in the amount of $4,302; authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the grant agreement, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, with the California State Library; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-183)
5. ACCEPT GRANT: OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY – PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM – F2M24-18, M2M24-184
The goal of the Office of Traffic Safety and Pedestrian Bicycle Safety Program is to reduce the number of individuals killed or injured from collisions involving pedestrians and
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bicyclists through grant funding for local law enforcement agencies. The Alhambra Police Department intends to utilize funding for the FY 2024-2025 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program to enhance community safety through various educational programs. Such programs and services will include classroom education, bicycle rodeos, commu nity events and presentations on an overtime basis. Participation in programs such as National Walk to School Day, National Bicycle Safety Month, National Pedestrian Safety Month and California’s Pedestrian Safety Month. In addition, the Police Department intends to use grant funding to purchase bicycle helmets to be distributed to community members at various events throughout the grant cycle.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grant in the amount of $ 35,000; appropriate revenue and expenditure funds in the amount of $35,000; authorize the Chief of Police to enter into a contract with the Office of Traffic Safety for grant implementation; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-184)
6. RESOLUTION: ACCEPT DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL GRANT – F2M11-40A, R2M24-45, M2M24-185
Staff requests that the City Council adopt a resolution to accept the award of grant funds in the amount of $ 39,100 from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
With the assistance of ABC grant funds, the Alhambra Police Department will have the means to conduct expert training to assist police officers in the prevention and detection of alcohol sales to underage consumers. The grant will also allow the Police Department to conduct specialized training for owners, managers, and staff at licensee location s to better inform these individuals about ABC regulations and best practice methods. The funds awar ded by ABC will enhance pub lic awareness of under age drinking and law enforcement efforts being dedicated to combat this issue.
Recommended Action: City Council 1) adopt Resolution No. R2M24-45 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra accepting the award of grant funds from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and authorizing the Chief of Police to execute all related agreements with the State in relation thereto to accept the award of grant funds in the amount of $39,100 from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; 2) appropriate $39,100 in revenue and expenditure funds in the 2024 -25 Fiscal Year Budget to implement grant activities; 3) instruct the City Clerk to send a certified copy of Resolution No. R2M24-45 to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; and, 4) direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-185)
7. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR THE 626 GOLDEN STREETS MISSION TO MISSION 2025 EVENT – F2M24-16, M2M24-186
On July 24, 2024, the City Council approved the intent to participate in the 626 Golden Streets Mission to Mission event and authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the Memorandum of Understanding. The San Gabriel Valley Council of G overnments (SGVCOG) secured $400,000 in Proposition C funds to host the 626 Golden Streets Mission to Mission event, with costs for outreach , pre-event planning, and day of event staging. Programming requires a set amount of in -kind or local fund match fro m the participating agencies. The SGVCOG and the cities of Alhambra, South Pasadena and San Gabriel have partnered to host the event as a contiguous open street event on June
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22, 2025 from South Pasadena to San Gabriel. Alhambra’s in-kind match for the event is $20,000. The in -kind match will be paid through staff time, services and City -hosted activities at the Downtown Alhambra hub.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) and the cities of Alhambra, San Gabriel, and South Pasadena to share resources and host the 626 Golden Streets Mission to Mission event on June 22, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; authorize the City Manager to execute said MOA; and , direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M24-186)
8. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: ENVIRONMENTAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AT THE SHORB CLINIC – F2M24-21, C2M24-37, M2M24-187
On May 13, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to Unlimited Environmental Inc. for the abatement of asbestos at the former Alhambra Health Center (Shorb Clinic) in the amount of $184,000 . There were two change orders to the project. The change orders included: removal and disposal of two transite pipes, removal of plaster and red brick to access pipes and re -installation of plywood on building windows . The change or ders totaled $18,042.16 for a final contract amount of $202,042.16 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 acc ept this project as complete.
Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of Unlimited Environmental Inc. for the abatement of asbestos at the former Alhambra Health Center as complete in the amount of $202,042.16; 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. (M2M24-187)
9. AMEND CONTRACT WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS – F96-35, C2M10-26, M2M24- 188
On June 24, 2024, the City entered into a contract with West Coast Arborists Inc., the current provider of tree maintenance services. An amendment is necessary to expand the current FY 2024 -25 contract amount for tree removal, according to the pre -negotiated rates as stated in Contract No. C2M10-26.
Recommended Action: City Council amend the contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for the removal of trees in addition to the current FY 2024 -25 contract in an amount not to exceed $51,270.50; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-188)
10. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES FOR THE SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON SIERRA VISTA AVENUE – F2M24-65, RFP2M24-24
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The Sewer Master Plan identified the Sewer Main Replacement Project on Sierra Vista Avenue between Los Higo Street and San Marino Avenue. The existing 8 -inch pipe is expected to be surcharged during existing and ultimate peak wet weather conditions. The Master Plan recommends replacement of the existing sewer main with a larger diameter sewer main. As part of the City’s ongoing Capital Improvement Program, this project will provide engineering design, plans, and preparation of bid specifications for the replacement of approximately 1,065 feet of existing 8 -inch sewer main with a larger capacity sewer main.
Recommended Action: City Council approve the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Professional Engineering Design and Construction Services for the Sewer Main Replacement Project on Sierra Vista Avenue, with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on November 7, 2027; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
11. AMENDMENT TO AXON ENTERPRISES CONTRACT TO INCLUDE CRADLEPOINT MAINTENANCE AND VIRTUAL REALITY TRAINING AIDS – F2M23-6B, C2M23 -1, M2M24-189
On January 9, 2023, the Council awarded a contract to Axon Enterprises, Inc. for the Officer Safety Plan 7, which integrates in -car mobile audio video system (MAVS), body - worn camera (BWC) system, digital evidence management software, and Taser 7 in a n amount not to exceed $1,031,582 over five years. On September 25, 2023, City Council approved an amendment to add Axon Air in the amount of $51,638.30 through October 2028. Staff is seeking to amend the current contract between the City and Axon Enterprises, Inc. to allow for the purchase of one-year Cradlepoint maintenance and thirty- eight months of Axon Virtual Reality for an increased cost of $75,382.83. The Cradlepoint router was initially purchased with Axon Enterprises, Inc. and is necessary to purchase annual maintenance to secure the connection between the computers and cameras back to the network . Axon Virtual Reality consists of headset hardware and accessories and the interactive headsets display various scenarios designed to help train officers in de - escalation tactics. Sourcewell awarded Axon Enterprises, Inc. contract #101223-AXN for Cradlepoint maintenance expiring December 15, 2027, and 092722 -AXN for Axon VR training with an expiration date of November 21, 2026. Cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080(B)(3).
Recommended Action: City Council amend the contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc. to include one -year Cradlepoint maintenance and thirty -eight months of virtual reality training aids in the amount of $75,382.83 for a total amount not to exceed $1,158,603.13, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; authorize the Chief of Police to execute said agr eements; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-189)
12. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR LUNAR NEW YEAR
FESTIVAL EVENT COORDINATION WITH THE ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – F2M21-43, C2M23-24, M2M24-190
The City has contracted with the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce for many years to provide promotional services on behalf of the City. On April 24, 2023, the City entered into a two -year agreement (Contract No. C2M23 -24) with the Chamber of Commerce to
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support the Alhambra business community and encourage partnerships within the community. The terms of Contract No. C2M23-24 are such that the fee for services may not exceed $120,000 for each fiscal year, a total of $240,00 0 for Fiscal Years 2023 -24 and 2024-25. The Chamber is requesting additional funding of $15,000 to support the 2025 Lunar New Year festival scheduled for Sunday, February 9, 2025. The funding request will pay for increased costs of event management, compli ance and fees. This amendment will result in a new contract not to exceed the amount of $135,000 for Fiscal year 2024-25.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a contract amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the current contract by and between the City of Alhambra and Alhambra Chamber of Commerce (C2M23-24) for Lunar New Year Festival event coordination in an amount not to exceed $15,000; appropriate $15,000 to the 2024 -25 Fiscal Year Budget for the exe cution of this amendment; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-190)
13. AWARD CONTRACT: FY 2022 -2023 SB1 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT – F2M22-39, N2M24-91, C2M24-62, M2M24-191
The FY 2022-23 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project is located in the northwest area of the City. The project consists of two distinct areas, including residential streets within the Emery Park Hills Historic Neighborhood and several mixed-use streets immediately to the east of the neighborhood. In total, there are twenty streets included in this project. The Notice Inviting Bids for this Project was authorized by Council on July 22, 2024. On September 19, 2024, the City Clerk received eight bids that ranged from $2,042,913.00 to $2,598,712.00. Staff reviewed the bids and found the bid received from DASH Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $2,042,913.00 is the lowest responsible bid.
DASH Construction Company, Inc. has the necessary licenses to complete the work and has conducted similar scale projects in surrounding cities.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract , subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to DASH Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $2,042,913.00 for the FY 2022-23 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-191)
14. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: REPLACEMENT OF THE CHILLER UNIT AT THE ALHAMBRA POLICE DEPARTMENT – F2M24-66, N2M24-127
The chiller unit at Alhambra Police Department was an original install when the Police Department building was built. In the recent months, the building had experienced several Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) related issues that necessitated service calls from the HVAC provider. Some repairs were made; however, replacement was recommended for the chiller unit due to age. The typical life cycle of a chiller is between 15 to 20 years and the unit is already beyond th at life cycle. The facilities assessment report identified citywide projects for the next 10 years beginning in 2021. The report identified the chiller at the Police station to be replaced.
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Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to issue a Notice Inviting Bids for the replacement of the chiller unit at Alhambra Police Department ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
15. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF A POLICE PATROL VEHICLE – F2M24-6A, C2M24-63, M2M24-193
Currently, the repairs to a damaged police vehicle are beyond the value of the patrol car.
As a result, staff is seeking to purchase one police patrol vehicle to replace the totaled vehicle through a cooperative purchase agreement. A cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code 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 does not expire until November 8, 2025. Per the Sourcewell bid specifications, there is the option of purchasing police vehicles. Staff is recommending purchasing one police vehicle utilizing this option.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract , subject to final language approval by the City Manager and the City Attorney, to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of one police patrol vehicle in the amount of $54,352.14; direct the Finance Director to allocate the insurance payment of $35,611.88 for the totaled police patrol vehicle to account number 507.70.2010.90803 ; allocate $18,740.26 from the equipment fund to cover the remaining cost of the purchase; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-193)
16. BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES (ESA)
TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO ASSIST IN MANAGING THE IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS CONTAINED IN THE 2021 -2029 HOUSING ELEMENT – F2M24-27, C2M24-43, M2M24-192
On June 24, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to ESA for managing the implementation programs identified in the Housing Element, through October 31, 2029, with a total contract amount not to exceed $2,456,634. Staff had originally budgeted a pro-rata amount of $491,327 for the first year as a placeholder but as a result of additional guidance from HCD, additional programs were identified to be prioritized to be addressed in the first year. As a result, ESA proposed a budget amount of $622,689 for the first year of the contract (FY 2024-25). As such, additional appropriation is needed to fully fund the expenses anticipated during the first year of the contract. The overall contract price stays the same. Staff recommends a budget appropriation from the general plan restricted funds account.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a budget appropriation for the contract with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) to provide professional consulting services to assist in managing the implementation programs contained in the 2021 -2029 Housing Element (C2M24-43); and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M24-192)
17. MINUTES
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Recommended Action: City Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes of the August 26, 2024, September 9, 2024, September 23, 2024, September 26, 2022, October 10, 2022, October 24, 2022 and December 12, 2022 regular meetings of the City Council; the November 14, 2022 regular meeting of the City Council and special meeting of the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency; and, the September 23, 2024, January 23, 2023 and November 23, 2021 special meetings of the City Council.
18. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M24-2
Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated October 14, 2024 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
19. DEMANDS - F2M24-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (250871 thru 250952) in the amount of $ 802,068.30 for the period ending July 25, 2024; Final Check List (250953 thru 251027) in the amount of $158,536.49 for the period ending July 25, 2024 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,818,629.82 for the week ending July 19, 2024; Final Check List (251255 thru 251340) in the amount of $638,379.40 for the period ending August 1, 2024 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $407,735.98 for the week ending July 26, 2024; Final Check List (251207 thru 251254) in the amount of $1,926,112.58 for the period ending August 1 , 2024; Final Check List (251342 thru 251372) in the amount of $346,270.41 for the period ending August 8, 2024; and, Final Check List ( 251341 thru 251372) in the amount of $ 583,370.27 for the period ending August 8, 2024 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2,517,766.80 for the week ending August 2, 2024.
20. CONSIDERATION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE RE -ADOPTING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS IN THE CITY – F96-33, F2M14-9, O2M24-4840
The City of Alhambra’s Public Works Department completed an Engineering and Traffic Survey (Speed Survey) for 88 street segments citywide and prepared the City of Alhambra 2023/2024 Engineering and Traffic Survey, which the City Council approved and adopted at its August 26, 2024 meeting. The purpose of an engineering and traffic survey is to establish updated speed limits that can be legally enforced using radar at pre-determined locations. Engineering and traffic surveys can be an enforceable document for a maximum of 14 years as long as there have not been any significant change s in roadway or traffic conditions, including, but not limited to, changes in adjoining property or land use, roadway width, or traffic volumes (for example a traffic signal, road diet, bike lanes, road widening, etc.). States and local agencies should conduct engineering studies at least once every 5, 7 or 14 years, in compliance with the California Vehicle Code (CVC Section 40802) to reevaluate non-statutory speed limits on segments of their roadways. On September 9, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinan ce No. O2M24 -4839, updating the prima facie speed limits set forth in Chapter 11.08 based upon the 2023/2024 speed survey. At that meeting it was noted that some of the existing provisions of Chapter 11.08 appeared to be internally inconsistent. The proposed ordinance eliminates the references to prior ordinances and replaces the speed limit tables with lists of street segments set forth in the 2023-2024 survey to ensure internal consistency.
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Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its fi rst reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M24 -4840: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending Chapter 11.08 of the Alhambra Municipal Code to re-adopt prima facie speed limits in the City
which ordinance shall return for a second reading and adoption at the next Council meeting on October 28, 2024.
21. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 5.92
TO THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS – F2M18-35, F2M24-33, O2M24-4836
On August 26, 2024 and September 23, 2024, the City Council considered an amendment to the Alhambra Municipal Code to include new regulations for short-term rentals (STRs).
Following the presentation and public comment, the Council provided additional direction to add the following additional regulations: 1) Host: Host will be defined as a natural person or persons who are the owner of record on a property as illustrated on a deed or legal document. 2) Eligibility: Types of dwelling units that are eligible to be used as short-term rentals are single family residences, duplexes, condominiums, townhomes and multi - family rental units in buildings of less than 5 -units total. 3) Building Inspection Report :
Inspections for all units were not feasible because of the amount of time needed. In lieu of an inspection, a building inspection report will be required to be submitted to the City annually to s elf-certify that the unit complies with regulations. Staff will be available to conduct inspections on a case-by-case basis. 4) Cap on STR Permits : The City will only issue STR permits up to a maximum of 500 active permits at any given time, or such other cap as set by City Council resolution . 5) Occupancy Limits: The maximum number of occupants for a short -term rental remain as originally proposed because an occupancy limit would be unfeasible on properties with more than three bedrooms. The current occupancy limits provide consistency and avoids disruption to existing STR operations. 6) Grace Period to Obtain Permits: The grace period to obtain a short-term rental permit will begin March 1st. Anticipating, the Ordinance is adopted and goes into effect Janu ary 1st, outreach efforts will be conducted to ensure that all potential applicants are informed about the process and requirements for obtaining the necessary STR permit. The STR permit will be set to renew annually from the date that the permit was issued. 7) Appeal Process:
An appeal process for a short -term rental revocation will be heard by the Planning Commission. Essentially, if a Host receives 3 violations in a 12-month period, their permit will be revoked. The operator can appeal that revocation to the Planning Commission.
Staff is requesting that the City Council introduce O2M24-4836 for its second reading and adopt the ordinance.
Recommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its second reading and adopt the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M24 -4836: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council adding Chapter 5.92 – Short Term Rentals - to the Alhambra Municipal Code to protect public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring that the characteristics of residential neighborhoods are preserved
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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, October 28, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
N O T I C E
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Broadcast of Meeting: A live video stream of each Council meeting is available through the City’s 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.
Recordings are also available for viewing by t he public on the City of Alhambra’s website, at the Alhambra Public Library and, upon appointment, in the City Clerk’s Office.
Americans with Disabilities Act: If you require special assistance to participate in any City meeting (including assisted liste ning devices), please contact the City Clerk's Office at (626) 570 -5090.
Notification of at least 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Translation Services Requests: If you require translation services in order to participate in a meeting please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 570-5090. All requests for translation services shall be 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