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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 29, 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
Adjourned Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
Ruth C. Reese Hall
Alhambra Civic Center Library
101 South First Street
September 29, 2014
5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL: Sham, Messina, Placido, Ayala, Yamauchi

FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Yamauchi


CITY CLERK REPORT - NOTICE NO. N2M14-128

The City Clerk hereby reports that she duly gave notice of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the
City Council being held this evening pursuant to the order of the Mayor and in accordance with
Section 54955 of the Government Code of the State of California.


CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 1 2)

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.

1. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: WATER TRANSMISSION LINE FROM WELL NO. 13 TO
THE GOLF COURSE F2M14-34, C2M14-27, M2M14-127

Staff requests that the City Council accept the installation of the Water Transmission
Line from Well No. 13 to the Golf Course as complete. There were two change orders
issued for this project which resulted in a net increase of $19,700. The first change order
was an installation of a new vault at the Well No. 13 Site for ease of conversion back to
potable water if ever necessary and the second was an increase in paving
required of the contractor to grind and overlay the entire street. This project has been
inspected by staff and all work has been completed in accordance with the City
requirements and specifications.

Recommended Action: City Council accept as complete the contract with T.A.
Rivard for the installation of a Water Transmission Line from Well No. 13 to the Golf
Course for $180,280; 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% retention
35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and, direct staff to undertake
the steps necessary to finalize Councils action. (M2M14-127)


2. AWARD OF CONTRACT AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE REPAIR
AND REPLACEMENT OF TRUCK 71 F2M14-6A, C2M14-48, M2M14-128

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On April 16, 2014 Truck 71 was involved in a traffic accident and sustained major
damage requiring replacement of the tractor and repairs to the trailer. South Coast Fire
Equipment is a dealer for Pierce Fire Apparatus and performed the inspection and
provided the estimate for Travelers Insurance. The total cost of repair and replacement
of Truck 71 amounts to $533,578.22. This cost has been approved by Travelers
Insurance. The City has received a check in the amount of $529,418.72, the amount of
the replacement and repairs minus the deductible, from Travelers Property Casualty
Company. Therefore, staff requests that the City Council approve the repair and
replacement of Truck 71.

Recommended Action: City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve a
contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, with
Pierce Manufacturing Co. Inc. for repair and replacement of Truck 71 in an amount not
to exceed $533,578.22; 2) Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $529,418.72 to
the Equipment and Replacement Fund for the necessary repairs for Truck 71; 3)
Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $4,159.50 from the General
Liability/Property Fund to the Equipment and Replacement Fund for the necessary
repairs for Truck 71; and, 4) Direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize
Councils action. (M2M14-128)


PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSION

The City Council will move into a workshop format for the purpose of staff presenting to the City
Council and the City Council discussing with staff those matters listed below. As these items are
discussion items only, it is anticipated that no action will be taken by the City Council unless
otherwise indicated.

3. CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A NON-POTABLE WATER RATE FEE
F2M14-16, M2M14-129

Staff requests that the City Council consider the adoption of a non-potable water rate fee
for the Utilities Division. The Utilities Division recently completed a waterline project from
Well No. 13 to the Almansor Park Golf Course. Well No. 13 is currently not being used
as a potable water source. It is, however, suitable as a main water source for the lake at
the golf course and for irrigation purposes. The cost to produce non-potable water for
irrigation purposes is much less than that of drinking water. Staff is asking the City
Council to adopt a non-potable water rate of ninety cents (0.90) per unit plus the meter
rate.

Recommended Action: City Council consider the adoption of a non-potable water
commodity rate fee of ninety cents (0.90); and, direct staff to undertake the steps
necessary to finalize Councils action. (M2M14-129)


4. REVIEW OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING THE COMBINATION OF THE YOUTH COMMISSION AND LIBRARY
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD F2M14-16, F2M1-103

Staff wishes to present the City Council with a proposed ordinance amending sections
of the Alhambra Municipal Code regarding the Youth Commission. As part of the
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Strategic Plan, staff was directed to explore combining the Library Teen Advisory Board
and the Youth Commission into one body, and present the concept to the City Council
for action. In an effort to better engage the Youth Commission and strengthen their
involvement in community programs, staff recommends that the City Council combine
the Youth Commission with the Library Teen Advisory Board. This will foster and support
renewed interest in youth issues and expand the type and number of projects
brought before the Youth Commission.

Recommended Action: City Council provide direction as appropriate; and receive
and order filed this report.


5. REVIEW OF THE CITYS FILMING ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION F2M14-16

Staff will present to the City Council for review the proposed changes to the City of
Alhambra filming ordinance and resolution to encourage filming in Alhambra. In May of
2012, the California Film Commission adopted a revised statewide Model Filming
Ordinance and Best Practices to assist the entertainment industry in operating in
California. Staff has revised and modified the California Film Commissions Model
Filming Ordinance to meet the needs of the various City departments that may be
impacted by commercial filming activities.

Recommended Action: City Council review the proposed changes to the City of
Alhambras filming ordinance and resolution and provide direction as appropriate.


6. LOS ANGELES REGIONAL INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (LA
RICS) LONG TERM EVOLUTION (LTE) SITE ACCESS AGREEMENT - F2M14-16,
F2M12-38

At the September 22, 2014 Alhambra City Council meeting, the Council provided
direction to withdraw from the LA-RICS Joint Powers Authority. Despite the Citys
withdrawal, LA-RICS has requested the ability to build a 70-foot monopole for LTE
coverage at the Alhambra Police Department. This site would not be utilized by the City
of Alhambra, and raises several concerns related to access, possible frequency
interference, and other potential conflicts of interest. LA-RICS provided a site access
agreement that has several areas within it that are a concern to the City Attorney as well
as staff from the Police and Fire Departments. The City responded to LA-RICS with
some remedy to these concerns and a few minor requests for allowing LA-RICS to
proceed. While this tower provides no benefit to the City, it was considered for approval
in the spirit of cooperation with our public safety partners. LA-RICS has responded that
they will make no concessions within the site access agreement. Due to the
unwillingness of LA-RICS to make concessions with respect to the site access
agreement and the fact that it provides no benefit to the City, the Fire Chief and Chief of
Police recommend that the site access be denied.

Recommended Action: City Council review and discuss the site access
agreement; and, direct staff as to whether site access should be granted or denied.



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7. DISCUSSION OF OPERATION AND PARKING OF TOUR BUSES F2M14-16

In recent months, the Code Enforcement Division has received numerous complaints
from residents regarding the impact that tour buses are having on the community. The
complaints have ranged from the buses idling loudly adjacent to residences, with
exhaust emitting freely, to a parking problem caused by dozens of customers parking
their personal vehicles in residential neighborhoods and then boarding the buses,
leaving their vehicles on the streets for upwards of 12 hours. Code Enforcement has had
to rely upon issuing parking tickets, business license violations, and zoning violations to
mitigate the situation at this time, but stronger tools may be necessary. Code
Enforcement would like to inform the City Council of the violations, locations, and
operators of tour bus companies; share what actions neighboring cities have taken to
address the problem, and look at possible remedies.

Recommended Action: City Council provide direction as appropriate; and receive
and order filed this report.


8. FENCING REGULATIONS FOR VACANT LOTS F2M14-16

A number of vacant lots in the City do not have an approved project. These sites often
experience problems due to lack of maintenance of the site and the surrounding fencing.
In an attempt to mitigate the existing and/or potential negative impact these lots may
have on the surrounding neighborhood and the City, staff has prepared for the City
Councils review and consideration, proposed regulations for the fencing of vacant lots
and adding a landscaping requirement to beautify the site.

Recommended Action: City Council review and discuss the proposed regulations
for vacant lot fencing and direct staff as deemed appropriate.


9. REGULATIONS FOR SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT USES IN THE INDUSTRIAL ZONE
F2M14-16

Staff has received several requests for uses in the industrial area for a Sports
Entertainment type use. These uses provide sports activities, such as, rock climbing,
dodge ball courts, etc., for a limited number of patrons at any one time, and are currently
not allowed in the Industrial Zone. Currently, such uses would be categorized as either
an entertainment use or a fitness center, both of which require more parking than the
use could sustain. Staff has prepared for the City Councils review and consideration a
new set of parking requirements for uses such as these. Staff will present such
regulations in general concept for the Councils feedback.

Recommended Action: City Council review and discuss the proposed regulations
for sports entertainment in the IPD Zone and direct staff as deemed appropriate.


10. MODIFICATION OF R-3 ZONING REGULATIONS F2M14-16

The City continues to receive interest for development of property within the City, many
of which are in the R-3 Zones. Due to recent concerns raised regarding density in the
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City, Staff has prepared for City Councils review some proposed modifications to the R-
3 Zone Regulations. These proposed modifications would continue to allow for the
improvement of property in the R-3 Zone, but would reduce the impact of those
developments. Staff will present the proposed modification in general concept for the
Councils feedback.

Recommended Action: City Council review and discuss the proposed regulations
for R-3 Zone and direct staff as deemed appropriate.


11. MIXED USE REGULATIONS FOR THE COMMERCIAL PLAN DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
& CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) ZONES F2M14-16

Staff will present for City Councils review the proposed Mixed Use Regulations for the
Commercial Plan Development (CPD) and Central Business District (CBD) Zones. The
City has had a number of inquiries regarding the properties in the CPD and CBD Zones,
specifically relating to properties east of Garfield Avenue with many of these requests
containing a residential component. These zones overlap in the area immediately
surrounding the intersection of Garfield Avenue and Main Street. The CPD extends
along Main Street from the east city limits to the west city limits with additional pockets
scattered throughout the City. The CBD zone is bounded by Almansor Street to the east,
Third Street to the west, Woodward Avenue to the north, and Commonwealth
Avenue/Bay State Street to the south. Staff has developed proposed regulations
pertaining to mixed use projects for the CPD and CBD Zones with the intent to better
match the scale and scope of such development to the neighborhoods surrounding East
Main. Staff will present such regulations in general concept for the Councils feedback.

Recommended Action: City Council review and discuss the proposed regulations
for Mixed Use in the CPD & CBD Zones and direct staff as deemed appropriate.


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.


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
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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): None

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.


RECONVENE & CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: In the event the City Council moves into a
closed session, the City Council shall reconvene before adjournment and the City Attorney shall
report upon the closed session if required.

ADJOURNMENT: The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Alhambra City Council will be
held on Monday, October 13, 2014 at 5:30 p.m., in the Alhambra City Hall Council Chambers,
111 South First Street, Alhambra, California.

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.

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, CITY CLERK

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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