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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 28, 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 28, 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 nat ive 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. COMMENDATION: MR. LEWIS MCCAMMON – F2M24-3
Mayor Pérez wishes to congratulate and commend Mr. Lewis McCammon in recognition of his lifetime of contributions to our community. Mr. McCammon has dedicated his life to making a positive difference in his community such as lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 in 1968, participating in landmark legal cases that reformed candidate filing fees and contributions, and supporti ng marginalized communities through organizations like the United Farm Workers. As a math, history and physics teacher, he dedicated over three decades of his career to improving student outcomes in Los Angeles Schools, establishing scholarship programs for underrepresented students, and advocating for teacher rights.
Most importantly, Mr. McCammon is a proud lifelong resident of Alhambra where he makes significant contributions to discussions on land use, zoning and affordable housing and is also a member of the City’s HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee. The City of Alhambra is proud to honor Mr. McCammon’s many efforts which have left an indelible mark on our community. Mayor Pérez will present the commendation to Mr. Lewis McCammon.
PRESENTATIONS
2. 2024 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SGVCOG) UPDATE – F2M24-16
Ms. Caitlin Sims, Local Programs Manager and Samantha Piedra, Senior Management Analyst for the SGVCOG, will provide an update presentation to the City Council regarding the SGVCOG’s programs, accomplishments, and goals for the coming year.
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Recommended Action: City Council receive and file this informational report.
3. NOMINATION OF CANDIDATE FOR THE METRO SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SERVICE COUNCIL – F2M24-16, M2M24-197
By letter dated October 16, 2024, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) informed the City that one of the current San Gabriel Valley Service Council members, City of San Gabriel Councilmember John Harrington, will be ending his term in December, 2024. The current term of the Metro Service Council seat held by Councilmember Harrington will end on June 30, 2026. Metro is requesting that the Cities of Alhambra, San Gabriel, San Marino, and South Pasadena submit a nomination for a replacement candidate to fill the seat for the remainder of the July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026 term as soon as possible so as to maintain a fully appointed San Gabriel Valley Service Council. To submit a nomination for a replacement candidate, upon agreement, any one of the four cities can submit a letter nominating a candidate to this seat, confirming that there is concurrence of all four cities. Metro’s Service Councils make decisions about bus routes and schedules for Metro bus lines operating in their region. Service Council Members may serve more than one three -year term. City staff reached out to the other cities eligible to nominat e candidates for the San Gabriel Valley Service Council (San Gabriel, San Marino and South Pasadena) and no other nominees have been provided as of the time the staff report was prepared.
Recommended Action: City Council select a Councilmember or another resident of the City for nomination to Metro’s San Gabriel Valley Service Council; direct the City Clerk to submit the selected individual’s name to Metro for consideration for appointment by the Metro Board; and, direct staff to u ndertake any further actions necessary to facilitate the nomination of the selected candidate for Metro’s San Gabriel Valley Service Council. (M2M24-197)
4. RENT COMPARISONS – ALHAMBRA & NEIGHBORING CITIES – F2M24-33
For the 2024 Strategic Plan (Objective 6.7), staff was directed to provide information regarding rental rates from Alhambra and neighboring cities for the purposes of better monitoring rental housing prices in the community, particularly subsequent to cert ain Covid-related tenant protections expiring throughout the state and locally. Staff will present the results of their research and provide not only a summary of August 2024 rental cost data in Alhambra and surrounding cities, but also a review of five-year rent values in Alhambra and the other cities. Because housing stock, housing age, and housing legislation can be indicators of rental pricing, staff will also present certain other facts relevant to Alhambra’s rental housing market discussion.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file research information regarding the housing rental market rates in the City of Alhambra and in neighboring cities.
5. TRAFFIC CALMING STRATEGIES – F2M24-33
As part of the adopted 2024 Strategic Plan, Council requested staff address traffic concerns, and look into a Traffic Calming Policy. Staff will present to the Council information on Traffic Calming and give examples of the type, design, and placement of traffic calming devices.
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Recommended Action: City Council receive and file this informational report and direct staff as deemed appropriate.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 6 – 20)
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. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: ALHAMBRA DOG PARK PROJECT – F2M11-36, F2M18-35, N2M24-133
On August 26, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to Hirsch & Associates, Inc. for professional engineering and design services to provide plans, specifications, and bid documentation for the Alhambra Dog Park Project. The Alhambra Dog Park Project will include a complete renovation of the parking lot locat ed behind the driving range. The project will include sustainable landscaping, shaded seating, play features, turf and fencing for both large and small dogs. Specifications and bid documentation have been completed for the Alhambra Dog Park Project. The project will be funded with ARPA funds.
The project bids are due no later than 10:30 a.m. on November 21, 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 Alhambra Dog Park Project ; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.
7. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: ALMANSOR COURT EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II – F2M24-26, C2M24-29, M2M24-194
On May 13, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to Sanz Construction for the Almansor Court Exterior Improvement Project Phase II in the amount of $128,251.00. Two change orders were issued for the project . One negative change order in the amount of $8,250.00 was issued to remove line item seven of the proposal, which called for the replacement of trash receptacles. The second change order for $4,480.00 was issued to install new artificial turf and make othe r landscape improvements. These change orders bring the total amount of the contract to $124,481.00. This project has been inspected by staff, 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 Sanz Construction for the Almansor Court Exterior Improvement Project Phase II as complete in the amount of $124,481.00; direct t he 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. (M2M24-194)
8. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 83544 – F2M24-11, M2M24-195
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On October 18, 2021, Tentative Tract Map No. 83544 was approved as a revision to convert a previously approved but not yet constructed, 7,855 square foot, seven residential unit apartment complex into condominium units on a site of approximately 13,750 square feet located in the RH (Residential High Density) zone for the property located at 1416 Benito Avenue in the City of Alhambra. On October 16, 2023, a one-year time extension to October 29, 2024 was approved for the previously approved Tentative Tract Map No. 83544. On January 26, 2024, the City Engineer signed Tract Map No. 83544 and recommended recordation of the same. All of the Conditions of Approval applicable to Tract Map No. 83544 have been met and the project Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions have been approved.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Minute Order No. M2M24 -195 as follows: RESOLVED by the Alhambra City Council as follows:
SECTION ONE: Based upon the recommendation of the Director of Community Development in his report dated October 28, 2024, this Council hereby finds and determines that the herein below described project will not violate any of the provisions of Sections 66473, 66474.1 and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act of the State of California relating to findings for approval.
SECTION TWO: This Council hereby approves Tract Map No. 83544 for a 7,855 square foot, seven (7) residential unit condominium complex on a site of approximately 13,750 square feet located in the RH (Residential High Density) zone for the property located at 1416 Benito Avenue and authorizes the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map the certificate which embodies the approval of said map.
9. CONSIDERATION OF AN ASSIGNMENT TO THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT (DDA) TO THE CESAR CHAVEZ FOUNDATION FOR A PROPOSED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA – F2M19-39, R2M20-40, M2M24-196
In November 2020, the City Council approved a DDA with American Family Housing (AFH) to build a seven story 50 -unit affordable housing project (Mariposa Project) on a City - owned parcel currently used as a surface parking lot in the downtown district between First and Second Streets, south of Main Street, immediately north of an AT&T Building.
Since then, the City granted AFH five extensions with the fifth and final extension on August 31, 2024, to obtain all necessary funding for constructing the Mariposa Project. In 2024, AFH applied for the State of California’s 4% Tax Credit and worked with County of Los Angeles to increase the County’s funding share. However, AFH did not receive the 4% Tax Credit and decided to assign the Mariposa Project to another developer. AFH discussed the project with several developers and recommended the Cesar Chavez Foundation (CCF). CCF is a 50 -year-old non -profit organization with eight affordable housing projects (434 units) in the San Gabriel Valley region either in development or under construction. CCF reviewed the Mariposa Project construction and development costs. To make the project more competitive with 2025 State funding opportunities, CCF is proposing the Mariposa Project become a four -story building with approximately 40 large family units and one level of subterranean parking. CCF will also seek additional funding from the County of Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust.
If the City Council approves the proposed Assignment and Assumption of the DDA to CCF,
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the City and CCF will prepare an amended and restated DDA to reflect the foregoing changes to the Project, to be presented to the City Council in January 2025.
Recommended Action: City Council approve an assignment to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) to the Cesar Chavez Foundation (CCF), subject to final language approval by the City Attorney and City Manager, and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action, including, but not limited to the execution and recordation of all documents contemplated by the DDA. (M2M24-196)
10. 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE – F2M24-33
On April 8, 2024, the City Council approved the 2024 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 2023 Strategic Plan. The 2024 Strategi c Plan contains six Goals: Goal 1: Enhance Public Safety; Goal 2: Improve Infrastructure and Mobility; Goal 3: Create a Strong Financial Base and Strong Economic Base (Economic Development); Goal 4: Enhance Transparency and Open Governance; Goal 5: Promote Sustainability; and, Goal 6: Improve Housing Opportunities. Staff will continue to present quarterly updates to the Council and will diligently work through Strategic Plan goals and individual items to enable important progress.
Recommended Action: City Council receive and file the 2024 Alhambra Strategic Plan update.
11. RESOLUTION APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE ALHAMBRA CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (ACEA) – F2M24-2, R2M24-47, C87-16, M2M24-198
As recently as August 2024, the City and ACEA agreed to extend the existing MOU for an additional year, through the end of Fiscal Year 2027-2028, with contract enhancements in the form of increases to compensation and increases to health benefit s flex plan contributions. The City has been working with the employee groups on Comprehensive MOUs. As such, clean up items with regard to bilingual pay, holidays and sick leave are necessary. Additionally, representatives of the City and ACEA met and conferred with the intent to clarify language in the existing MOU and to include pertinent practices and language from prior MOUs, side letters and the Alhambra Municipal Code into one consolidated and comprehensive document. The parties met and conferred and reached agreement regarding the language to be included in the first Comprehensive MOU between the City and the Alhambra City Employees’ Association. Clarifications and changes are outlined in the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management’s October 28, 2024 staff report.
Recommended Action: City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt Resolution No. R2M24 -47 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra City Employees’ Association ; and, 2) D irect staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-198)
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12. RESOLUTION APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE ALHAMBRA
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (AMEA) – F2M24-2, R2M24-46, C2M17- 70, M2M24-199
On December 12, 2021, the City Council approved an MOU between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Management Employees’ Association (AMEA) for Fiscal Years 2021 - 2022, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. Since then, the City and AMEA reached agreement on six subsequent side letters of agreement memorializing agreed upon changes to benefits and compensation and extensions to the MOU. As recently as August 2024, the City and AMEA agreed to extend the existing MOU for an additional year, through the end of Fiscal Year 2027-2028, with contract enhancements in the form of increases to compensation and increases to health benefits flex plan contributions. The City has been working with the employee groups on Comprehensive MOUs. As such, clean up items with regard to bilingual pay, holidays and sick leave are necessary. Additionally, representatives of the City and AMEA met and conferred with the intent to clarify language in the existing MOU and to include pertinent practices and language from prior MOUs, side letters and the Alhambra Municipal Code into one consolidated and comprehensive document. The parties met and conferred and reached agreement regarding the language to be included in the first Comprehensive MOU between the City and the Alhambra Management Employees’ Association. Clarifications and changes are outlined in the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management’s October 28, 2024 staff report.
Recommended Action: City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt Resolution No. R2M24 -46 entitled: A Resoluti on of the Alhambra City Council approving a Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Management Employees’ Association ; and , 2) Direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-199)
13. AWARD CONTRACT FOR REAL -TIME DATA VISUALIZATION PLATFORM AND ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM THE ALHAMBRA POLICE FOUNDATION – F2M24-61, RFP2M24-21, C2M24-64, M2M24-201
On August 26, 2024, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals to solicit proposals from qualified and experienced vendors to provide a Real -Time Data Visualization platform to serve as the key component in the Real-Time Information Center (RTIC). Real-Time Data Visualization is the process of sharing data with agencies in San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles County, and Orange County to give police a clear picture of a situation as it evolves. The platform helps enhance situational awareness and officer safety by integrating existing systems such as Spillman CAD, Spillman RMS, Flock ALPR, Vigilant ALR, Evidence.com, and Laserfiche. On September 30, 2024, the City received five proposals, one of which was disqualified due to an electronic submission. Four Police Department staff members evaluated and ranked the proposals received in accordance with the criteria stated in the RFP, which consist of quality and completeness of submitted proposal, project timeline and implementation plan, fee proposal, qualifications, and experience with similar types of efforts. The proposal received from Peregrine Technologies Inc. meets all of the City’s requirements for this project.
Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Peregrine Technologies, Inc. in the
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amount of $465,000 for a five -year term to provide a Real -Time Data Visualization platform; accept a $50,000 donation from the Alhambra Police Foundation; direct the Finance Director to appropriate expenditure and revenue funds to utilize the donation; authorize the Chief of Police to execute said agreement; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-201)
14. APPROVE CONTRACT AMEN DMENT: CONTRACT OPERATIONS OF ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY TRANSIT AND SENIOR RIDE – F2M19-34, C2M19-38(B), M2M24-202
In 2019, First Transit was awarded a contract to provide contract transit operations for the City of Alhambra Community Transit (ACT) and Alhambr a Senior Ride programs . This contract expired on June 30, 2024. On February 26, 2024, staff received authorization to distribute a Request for Proposals for a new five-year contract for transit operations. One operator (First Transit) submitted a proposal for the City’s consideration. During this same period, the City was discussing findings from a ridership study to better evaluate how the City’s local transit options could be improved. The Council directed additional study be undertaken. A new st udy, which shall include route and stop location considerations, is expected to be completed by March 2025. In the interim, while the City determines its next steps, First Transit agreed to extend their contract pricing through December 31, 2024 at a cost of $1,019,175.00, the same pricing as that stipulated under the 2019 contract. The ACT study to be completed in March 2025 and Council direction thereof could potentially impact future scope of work (and costs) for transit services, particularly if changes to route and location stops are enacted. As a result, staff discussed with First Transit the option to extend the contract beyond December 31, 2024 and through June 30, 2025. First Transit is agreeable to an extension through June 30, 3025; however, the c ompany will need to increase its rate for the second six months of the contract amendment. The costs from January to June 2025 are an additional $1,489,910.50. The escalation is due to labor, employee benefits and insurance costs.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a contract amendment with First Transit Inc., subject to final language approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, to extend the existing contract to June 30, 2025, for transit operation services for the Alhambra Community Transit an d Senior Ride in the amount of $2,509,085.50 ($1,019,175.00 from July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 and $1,489,910.50 from January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025 ), authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, and direct staff to take the steps n ecessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24-202)
15. 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 September, 2024, listing all of the City's investments as of September 30, 2024.
16. MINUTES
Recommended Action: City Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes of the October 14, 2024, February 12, 2024, January 9, 2023, January 23, 2023, February 13, 2023, February 27, 2023, March 13, 2023, March 27, 2023 April 10, 2023, April 24,
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2023 and June 27, 2022 regular meetings of the City Council; and, the October 14, 2024 special meeting of the City Council.
17. DEMANDS - F2M24-1
Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (251487 thru 251517) in the amount of $ 341,193.47 for the period ending August 15, 2024; Final Check List ( 251518 thru 251679 ) in the amount of $ 921,693.50 for the period ending August 15, 2024 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $ 619,825.03 for the week ending August 9, 2024; Final Check List ( 251680 thru 251744 ) in the amount of $1,711,837.55 for the period ending August 22, 2024 ; Fin al Check List ( 251745 thru 251859) in the amount of $ 786,231.99 for the period ending August 22, 2024 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2,551,992.36 for the week ending August 16, 2024; Final Check List (252785 thru 252955 and 252956 thru 252964) in the amount of $ 64,356.92 for the period ending August 28, 2024 ; Final Check List ( 252051 thr u 252215) in the amount of $ 1,048,873.78 for the period ending August 29, 2024 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,213,692.00 for the week ending August 23, 2024; Final Check List (252040 thru 252050) in the amount of $121,574.64 for the period ending August 29, 2024; Final Check List (9140 thru 9165) in the amount of $1,440.00 for the period ending September 3, 2024; Final Check List (252216 thru 252216) in the amount of $8,200.00 for the period ending September 5, 2024; Final Check List (252217 thru 252308) in the amount of $637,201.75 for the period ending September 5, 2024 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,796,644.75 for the week ending August 30, 2024; and, Final Check List (252309 thru 252464) in the amount of $1,446,102.95 for the period ending September 12, 2024 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $591,469.09 for the week ending September 6, 2024.
18. URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR EXECUTIVE
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES, CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, SUPERSEDING ORDINANCE NO. O2M24-4835 – F2M24-2, O2M24-4842, M2M24-200
Staff requests that the City Council adopt an urgency ordinance amending salary and benefits for Executive Management employees, Confidential employees and City Council Members. Previously, on August 26, 2024, the City Council approved an Ordinance setting compensation and benefits for Executive Management Employees, Confidential Employees and City Council Members. The City has been working with the employee groups on Comprehensive MOUs. As such, a clean -up item with regard to bilingual pay, holidays and sick leave is necessary. It is necessary to amend the previous version of the ordinance to include the updates and the ordinance must take effect immediately to ensure timely and operational implementation, namely to allow the ordinance to take effect for the upcoming November holidays. Details regarding the updates are outlined in the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management’s October 28, 2024 staff report.
Recommended Action: City Council, by one motion, take the following actions:
1. Adopt by a 4/5th vote of the City Council the following urgency ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M24-4842: An Urgency Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending benefits for Executive Management Employees,
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Confidential Employees, and City Council Members superseding Ordinance No. O2M24-4835
after which such ordinance shall go into effect immediately; and,
2. Direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M24- 200)
19. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN 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 prevent 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.
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 materials around the perimeter of the prope rty; 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. The City Council considered this ordinance at the October 14, 2024 meeting and declared it introduced for its first reading. Staff is requesting that the City Council introduce O2M24 -4841 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 -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
20. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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 Aug ust 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
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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 changes 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 Ordinance 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. The City Council considered this ordinance at the October 14, 2024 meeting and declared it introduced for its first reading.
Staff is requesting that the City Council introduce O2M24-4840 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 -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
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: There being no further business for the Council to transact, the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, shall adjourn their meeting to 4:00 p.m., on December 9, 2024, in the Council Chambers of Alhambra City Hall, 111 South First Street, Alhambra, California; and, direct the City Clerk to cancel the November 11, 2024 and November 25, 2024 meetings due to the Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving holidays (Notice No. N2M24-130).
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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
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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.
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