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Addressing the Council: 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 must complete a Speaker
Request Card and submit it to the City Clerk.

When called upon by the Mayor, please step to the podium and give your name, address and organization or other
party you represent, if any, in an audible tone of voice for the record. Remarks are limited to 5 minutes.

All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other than the
Council and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a
member of the Council, without the permission of the Mayor. No question shall be asked a Councilperson except
through the Mayor.

Standards of Decorum: Any person making personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks or who shall become
boisterous while addressing the Council shall be forthwith, by the Mayor, barred from the meeting.

Enforcement of Decorum: The Chief of Police, or his designee, shall be Sergeant-at-Arms of the Council meetings.
The Sergeant-at-Arms shall carry out all orders and instructions given by the Mayor for the purpose of maintaining
order and decorum at the Council meeting.

Persons Authorized to be Within Rail: No person, except City officials, their representatives, and newspaper
reporters, 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.


CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

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.


VISION STATEMENT

The City of Alhambra shall be the premier family-oriented and economically prosperous
community in the San Gabriel Valley.
































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AGENDA
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
111 South First Street
September 22, 2014
5:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL: Sham, Messina, Placido, Ayala, Yamauchi

FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Yamauchi


READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES

Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to City Council
taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council agenda, Council may
determine that the title has been read.

Recommended Action: By motion, determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear
on this public agenda have been read, and waive further reading.


CLOSED SESSION & CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT re SAME - F2M14-14

The City Council will move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown
Act (Government Code Sec. 54950, et seq.) for the purposes of conferring with the Citys Real
Property Negotiator, and/or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and/or existing
litigation, and/or discussing matters covered under Government Code Section 54957
(Personnel), and/or conferring with the Citys Labor Negotiators as follows; provided, however,
prior to so moving into closed session, the City Attorney shall make any announcements
required by the Brown Act pertaining to such closed session matters:

Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Govt. Code Section 54956.8): None

Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Section
54956.9(d)(1): Calbrales v. City of Alhambra, LASC Case No. BC505073

Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure
to litigation pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 1 matter. Initiation of
litigation pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): 1 matter.

Discussion of Personnel Matters (Govt. Code Section 54957): None

Conference with Citys Labor Negotiator (Govt. Code Section 54957.6):
Richard Bacio, Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director, re Management
Employees, Alhambra Police Miscellaneous Association, Alhambra Police
Officers Association, Alhambra Police Management Association, Alhambra Fire
Fighters Association, and the Alhambra City Employees Association.



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RECONVENE & CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: In the event the City Council moves into a
closed session, the City Council shall reconvene at 7:00 p.m. and the City Attorney shall
report upon the closed session if required.


PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING A MORATORIUM
ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF NEW ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE
RETAILERS F2M13-47, N2M14-126, O2M14-4661

This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M14-126 for the City Council to hold a
public hearing to consider whether or not an urgency ordinance (O2M14-4661) should
be adopted extending a moratorium on the issuance of permits or entitlements for the
establishment and operation of new electronic cigarette retailers in the City for a period
of 12 months until September 22, 2015.

Recommended Action: After receiving public testimony, the Mayor should close
the public hearing and direct the City Attorney to introduce and give reading by title only,
waiving further reading to the following urgency ordinance entitled:

Ordinance No. O2M14-4661: An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Alhambra, California, enacted pursuant to California
Government Code Sections 36937 and 65858, extending a moratorium
on the issuance of permits or entitlements for the establishment and
operation of new electronic cigarette retailers in the City

after which such ordinance shall go into effect immediately upon its adoption by a 4/5
th

vote of the City Council.


2. CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING A MORATORIUM
ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF NEW TATTOO PARLORS
F2M13-47, N2M14-127, O2M14-4662

This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M14-127 for the City Council to hold a
public hearing to consider whether or not an urgency ordinance (O2M14-4662) should
be adopted extending a moratorium on the issuance of permits or entitlements for the
establishment and operation of new tattoo parlors for a period of 12 months until
September 22, 2015.

Recommended Action: After receiving public testimony, the Mayor should close
the public hearing and direct the City Attorney to introduce and give reading by title only,
waiving further reading to the following urgency ordinance entitled:

Ordinance No. O2M14-4662: An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Alhambra, California, enacted pursuant to California
Government Code Sections 36937 and 65858, extending a temporary
moratorium on the issuance of new permits or entitlements for the


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establishment and operation of new tattoo parlors

after which such ordinance shall go into effect immediately upon its adoption by a 4/5
th

vote of the City Council.


PRESENTATIONS

3. RESOLUTION REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN THE GREAT CALIFORNIA
SHAKEOUT F2M10-45, R2M14-24

Staff requests that the City Council adopt a resolution to participate in The Great
California Shakeout event and to work toward becoming a safer community. On October
16, 2014 at 10:16 a.m. millions of Californians will Drop, Cover and Hold On for The
Great California Shakeout, the states largest earthquake drill. All local governments and
their agencies are encouraged to participate in the drill. The City has registered with the
Earthquake Country Alliance to participate in this event.

Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M14-24 entitled: A
Resolution of intent to participate in The Great California Shakeout and work toward
becoming a safer community


4. AUTHORIZE CIRCULATION OF TWO REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS: PARKING
OPERATOR COMPANY AND PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE SOUTH
FIRST STREET AND MOSAIC PARKING STRUCTURES F2M14-46, RFP2M14-10,
RFP2M14-11, M2M14-121

Staff requests that the City Council authorize staff to circulate two Requests for
Proposals (RFP) for a parking operator company and for a parking management system
for the two City-owned parking structures, the South First Street Parking Structure and
the Mosaic Parking Structure. Construction of the Mosaic Parking Structure will be
completed in early November. It is recommended that the City open and operate the
Mosaic Parking Structure with free parking for the holiday season. This will give staff
time to implement the new paid parking in the two structures on or around February
2015.

Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to circulate two Requests for
Proposals (RFP) for a parking operations company (RFP2M14-10) and for a parking
management system (RFP2M14-11) for the two City-owned parking structures, the
South First Street Parking Structure and the Mosaic Parking Structure; discontinue
additional parking enforcement as of October 1, 2014; and, direct staff to undertake the
steps necessary to finalize Councils action. (M2M14-121)


CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 5 18)

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.


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5. GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON MOSAIC PARKING
STRUCTURE F2M14-8, F2M13-31, D2M14-2007, M2M14-118

Staff requests that the City Council grant an easement to Southern California Edison
Company (SCE) which will enable them to provide underground electrical service to the
Mosaic Parking Structure located at 27 N. First Street.

Recommended Action: City Council adopt Minute Order No. M2M14-118 as
follows:

RESOLVED by the Alhambra City Council as follows: This Council hereby
grants that certain GRANT OF EASEMENT (Deed No. D2M14-2007)
from the City of Alhambra granting to Southern California Edison
Company, a corporation, its successors and assigns, an easement and
right of way to construct, use, maintain, operate, alter, add to, repair,
replace, reconstruct, inspect and remove at any time and from time to
time underground electrical supply systems and communication systems,
consisting of wires, underground conduits, cables, vaults, manholes,
handholes, and including above-ground enclosures, markers and
concrete pads and other appurtenant fixtures and equipment necessary
or useful for distributing electrical energy and for transmitting intelligence
by electrical means, in, on, over, under, across and along that certain real
property in the City of Alhambra, County of Los Angeles, State of
California, described as follows:

Those portions of Lots 13, 17, and 20, in Block A of
Pomeroy & Stimson's Subdivision of the Town of
Alhambra, as per Map recorded in Book 13, Page 51 of
Miscellaneous Records, in the Office of the County
Recorder of said County, said portions described as
follows: the southeasterly 8.00 feet of the northeasterly
41.00 feet of said lot 13. The northeasterly 10.00 feet of
said lots 13, 17, and 20. Excepting therefrom the
southeasterly 8.00 feet of said lot 13;

and, directs staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Councils action.


6. ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF TABLE TENNIS TABLES FOR THE
ALMANSOR PARK GYM F2M14-12, M2M14-119

Staff requests that the City Council accept a gift of two table tennis tables from John
King, Vice President of Royal Best LLC. Mr. King was a long time participant in the
Almansor Park Gym open play table tennis games and wishes to give back to the
program for all of the years of enjoyment and the friendships he formed while playing
table tennis at the gym. The donation of the two tables will be used to replace the older
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Recommended Action: City Council accept with gratitude the gift of two table
tennis tables from Mr. King; and, direct staff to place the two tables into service at the
Almansor Park gym upon arrival. (M2M14-119)


7. AWARD CONTRACT: HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM FOR FY 2014-2015
F2M6-94, C2M14-47, M2M14-120

Staff is requesting the City Council approve an agreement with YWCA Intervale Senior
Services to continue to provide the Home Delivered Meals Program for Alhambra
residents who are homebound and over sixty years of age. This program is eligible for
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, with $20,000 in the CDBG funds
identified for this project in FY 2014-2015. This service is free to seniors and the
Program assists Alhambras homebound senior residents in remaining in their homes
where they can age in place for as long as is safely possible.

Recommended Action: Award a performance-based contract to YWCA Intervale
Senior Services, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City
Attorney, in the amount of $20,000 for continued implementation of the Home
Delivered Meals Program in Alhambra for the 2014-2015 fiscal year; and, direct staff
to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Councils action. (M2M14-120)


8. ACCEPT GRANT: WELLS FARGO FOUNDATION F2M14-12, M2M14-122

Staff requests that the City Council accept a $1,000 grant award from the Wells Fargo
Foundation and appropriate these funds into a designated expenditure account for
the Police Departments Motivational Media Assemblies.

Recommended Action: City Council accept with gratitude the gift of $1,000 from
the Wells Fargo Foundation into account 101.20.42040; instruct the Director of Finance
to redirect these funds to account 101.20.2410.62510 to underwrite the expenses of
Motivational Media Assemblies; and, direct the City Clerk to send a copy of the
resolution accepting the gift to the Wells Fargo Foundation. (M2M14-122)


9. RFP: DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF WATER MAINS ON
WESTMONT DRIVE BETWEEN SHERWOOD & NORWICH AVENUES F2M14-47,
RFP2M14-12

Staff requests that the City Council approve the distribution of a Request for Proposals
(RFP) for design for the replacement of the 4 and 14 water mains on Westmont Drive
between Sherwood and Norwich Avenues. The 14 water main on Westmont Drive has
had two major failures in the last four years and the 4 water main was installed in 1923
and has an extensive leak history over the last 10 years.

Recommended Action: City Council approve the distribution of a Request for
Proposals for design for the replacement of the 4 and 14 water mains on Westmont
Drive between Sherwood and Norwich Avenues; and, direct staff to undertake the steps
necessary to finalize Councils action.


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10. ACTIVATION OF FUNDING FOR PUBLIC FACILITY PROJECTS F2M14-31,
M2M14-125

In May 2014, the City Council approved the 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan outlining the
activities the City would be undertaking during the program year using its Community
Development Block Grant and HOME Funds. Included in the Annual Action Plan is a
description of Backup Projects with funding that can be activated during the program
year without the need for a lengthy amendment process. Among those activities listed
was Capital Improvement and Public Facility Projects with a funding level of up to
$350,000 in CDBG funds. Staff is seeking approval to activate and appropriate funds for
projects at Granada Park and Almansor Park.

Recommended Action: City Council approve the activation and appropriation of
$250,000 in CDBG funds to account 251.12.1252.91440 for the Granada Park Gym
Rehabilitation Project and $100,000 to account 251.12.1252.91442 for Almansor Park
Improvements. (M2M14-125)


11. HUD 2013-2014 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION
REPORT (CAPER) F2M7-84, M2M14-123

Each year, the City of Alhambra is required by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) to prepare a Performance Report for the CDBG and HOME
programs. This report covers the previous fiscal years activities and expenditures and
highlights the accomplishments of the year and funds expended for each specific
program. Staff requests that the City Council approve the 2013-2014 Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and direct staff to submit the
report to HUD.

Recommended Action: City Council approve the 2013-2014 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and direct staff to submit the report to
HUD. (M2M14-123)


12. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE - F2M2-90, F94-92,
R2M14-25

Staff requests that the City Council adopt a Resolution amending the City of Alhambras
Conflict of Interest Code. Due to recent changes in staffing and titles, staff has reviewed
the current list of positions in the Citys Conflict of Interest Code and is recommending
an amendment which will bring current the list of positions and the categories under
which they are required to report their financial interests.

Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M14-25 entitled: A
Resolution of the Alhambra City Council amending the City of Alhambras Conflict of
Interest Code


13. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS: DESIGN AND REPAIR OF RETAINING WALL ON
GRAND VIEW DRIVE F2M14-48, M2M14-124


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Staff requests that the City Council appropriate funding for the design and repair of the
retaining wall located on Grand View Drive. The existing wall is distressed and
structurally deficient due to the slope and pressure from the existing land behind it. The
wall is located within the Citys right-of-way and must be repaired due to its current
condition.

Recommended Action: City Council approve the appropriation of $500,000 in
General Liability Funds to account 526.18.1832.91441 for the design and repair of the
retaining wall on Grand View Drive. (M2M14-124)


14. WITHDRAWAL FROM THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL INTEROPERABLE
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (JPA) - F2M12-38,
M2M14-126

Staff requests that the City Council authorize the City Manager to undertake the steps
necessary to withdraw from the Los Angeles Interoperable Communications System (LA
RICS) Joint Powers Authority. The two communication systems LA RICS are trying to
build rely heavily on grant funding and those funds are at significant risk of being lost
due to the inability to perform within the timeline required for such grants. Another issue
of concern is the JPAs funding plan being based on 100% participation of members
despite the JPA Board adopting a motion to allow for a 180-day no-cost opt-out period.
As members withdraw from the JPA, the costs borne by the remaining members will rise.
It is anticipated that the majority of the independent cities will be withdrawing from the
JPA which would result in a significant cost increase for the City of Alhambra.

Recommended Action: City Council authorize the City Manager, or her designee,
to execute all required documents to complete the withdrawal from the Los Angeles
Interoperable Communications System Joint Powers Authority and to undertake any
other steps necessary to complete this withdrawal. (M2M14-126)


15. TREASURERS REPORT - F2M14-1

Recommended Action: City Council receive and file as submitted the Treasurer's
Report prepared by the Director of Finance for the month of August, 2014, listing all of
the City's investments as of August 31, 2014.


16. MINUTES

Recommended Action: City Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes
of the July 14, 2014 regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council.


17. PERSONNEL ACTIONS F2M14-2

Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth
in that certain Personnel Actions document dated September 22, 2014 showing the


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various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council
meeting.


18. DEMANDS - F2M14-1

Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List
(157783 thru 157881) in the amount of $314,291.59 for the period ending September 4,
2014 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2,331,010.90 for the week
ending August 29, 2014; Final Check List (157899 thru 157910) in the amount of
$37,200.29 for the period ending September 5, 2014; Final Check List (157911 thru
158100) in the amount of $729,371.85 for the period ending September 11, 2014,
Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,350,824.49 for the week ending
September 5, 2014 and Schedule of Wire in the amount of $834,590.59 for the week
ending September 12, 2014; Final Check List (158102 thru 158109) in the amount of
$452,407.73 for the period ending September 12, 2014.


ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (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 state your
NAME and ADDRESS CLEARLY for the record.

Please note that while the City Council values your comments, pursuant to January 1, 1987
amendments to the Brown Act, the City Council cannot respond nor take any action until such
time as the matter may appear as an item on forthcoming agendas.


COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) F2M14-7

Each Councilmember at his 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 5:30 p.m. on Monday,
September 29, 2014, in Ruth C. Reese Hall (Community Room) at the Alhambra Civic
Center Library located at 101 South First Street, Alhambra, California for the purpose of
meeting in a study session. (Notice No. N2M14-128).

N O T I C E

Agenda Items: Copies of the staff reports or other written documentation relating to the items
listed on this agenda are on file with the City Clerk in Alhambra City Hall, located at 111 South
First Street, Alhambra, California, and are available for inspection during regular office hours,
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Broadcast of Meeting: 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 the Thursdays and Mondays


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following the meeting. Recordings are also available for viewing by the public on the City of
Alhambras website, at the Alhambra Public Library and, upon appointment, in the
Administrative Services Department.

Americans with Disabilities Act: If you require special assistance to participate in any City
meeting (including assisted listening devices), please contact the City Clerk's Office (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.

LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK



COMMUNITY CALENDAR

October 4, 2014
Alhambra 5K Pumpkin Run
Alhambra Park 500 North Palm Avenue
9:00 a.m.