CITY OF ALHAMBRA

AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
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.

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.

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 AGENDA
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
111 South First Street
February 11, 2019
5:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL: Lee, Maza, Mejia, Andrade-Stadler, Maloney
FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Maloney

CLOSED SESSION & CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT re SAME - F2M19-14

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 City’s 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 City’s Labor Negotiators as follows; provided, however,
prior to 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 City’s Labor Negotiator (Govt. Code Section 54957.6): None.

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.

CEREMONIALS

1. COMMENDATIONS: SPARK OF LOVE TOY DRIVE DONORS – F2M19-3

Mayor Maloney and the Alhambra City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Alhambra,
wish to recognize and thank the people and organizations that donated to and
supported the Alhambra Fire Fighters’ Spark of Love Toy Drive. Their support allowed
the City to serve over 750 families during the holiday season. Because of their efforts,
children and families were able to experience the love and care of their community and

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 share the joy of the season. The City Council deeply appreciates the support of all the
participants which allows the City to continue the toy drive, a wonderful tradition to serve
families in our community. Mayor Maloney will present commendations to the following
Alhambra Spark of Love Toy Drive donors:
ALHAMBRA FIRE DEPARTMENT
ALHAMBRA POLICE DEPARTMENT
ALHAMBRA KIWANIS CLUB
ALHAMBRA ROTARY CLUB
ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL
ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GATEWAY TO SUCCESS
ALMANSOR COURT INC.
BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS
PETSMART ALHAMBRA
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
SPROUTS
TZU CHI FOUNDATION
YMCA OF WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
EVIKE CHANG
PAUL TALBOT
MARK PAULSON
STEVE PERRY
RICHARD SANCHEZ
THE RATKOVICH COMPANY

2. PROCLAMATION: SUPPORT ENERGY UPGRADE CALIFORNIA – F2M19-3

Ratify the action of Mayor Maloney in proclaiming the City’s support for the Energy
Upgrade California initiative. Mayor Maloney will present the proclamation to Energy
Upgrade California Field Manager Laura Rosenthal and Hope Christman, local California
Public Utilities Commission Government Relations liaison for Alhambra.

COUNCIL BUSINESS

3. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DENYING APPELLANTS’ PETITION OF APPEAL

AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF THE MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, COMMERCIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND RESIDENTIAL
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 100

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 SOUTH MONTEREY STREET & 201 EAST BAY STATE STREET – F2M19-21,
R2M19-2

On January 28, 2019, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing to
consider an appeal, filed by Eric Sunada, President of Grassroots Community Group of
Alhambra, of the Planning Commission decision to adopt Resolution No. 18-62,
approving the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Mitigated Negative
Declaration, Tentative Tract Map TT78254, Commercial Planned Development Permit,
CP-17-12, Conditional Use Permit CU-17-16 and Residential Planned Development
Permit RP-17-18 for the property located at 100 South Monterey Street & 201 East Bay
State Street in the City of Alhambra. The City Council, by a vote of 4-1, denied the
Appellants’ petition of Appeal and upheld the Planning Commission approval of the
Project with two added conditions of approval: a) The applicant shall meet with staff in
regards to the additional 80 parking spaces to be provided within the Project, pursuant to
an existing lease agreement; and b) The Applicant shall meet with staff to explore the
possibility of acquiring a portion of the residential units within the Project to designate
and make available as restricted, affordable units. The City Council directed staff and
Special Counsel to return at the next available meeting with an amended Resolution to
include conditions of approval with respect to the two added conditions of approval, for
adoption.

Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M19-2 entitled: A

Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, denying Appellants’ Petition of
Appeal and upholding Planning Commission Resolution (18-62) approving Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Tentative Tract Map
TT78254, Commercial Planned Development Permit, CP-17-12, Conditional Use Permit
CU-17-16 and Residential Planned Development Permit RP-17-18 for the property
located at 100 South Monterey Street & 201 East Bay State Street in the City of
Alhambra, subject to Conditions of Approval contained in said Resolution as Exhibit 1.

4. GENERAL PLAN SURVEY – F2M14-55, F2M19-7

On January 28, 2019, following a discussion about a potential citywide survey relating
to the General Plan update, the City Council requested staff to research additional
information about similar surveys completed and the level of responses received for the
General Plan update in the cities of Pasadena and Monterey Park. Staff will present a
summary of the results of the research requested as well as details of a proposal for an
additional citywide survey in connection with the General Plan, or as a stand-alone
community satisfaction survey.

Recommended Action: City Council receive and file this informational report; and,
should the Council desire to conduct an additional community survey, provide direction
to staff.

PRESENTATION

5. ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – F2M18-17

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 Staff wishes to submit to the City Council the following reports for the year ended June
30, 2018: City of Alhambra - Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; Management
Comment Letter; Audit Committee Letter; and, Appropriations Limit Worksheet with
Independent Accountants’ Report. Based on the results of their audit, White Nelson
Diehl Evans & Company, LLP has provided the City with an unmodified opinion on the
City’s annual financial statements and has issued the aforementioned reports. Staff will
make a presentation to the City Council highlighting key areas of the reports.

Recommended Action: City Council receive and file the annual audit reports for
the year ended June 30, 2018.

CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 6 - 16)

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. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR THE 626

GOLDEN STREETS MISSION-TO-MISSION CICLOVIA EVENT – F2M19-16, C2M19-5,
M2M19-20

In March 2018, the Metro Board initiated Cycle Three of the Open Streets Grant
Program. The City of South Pasadena and ActiveSGV, a non-profit bicycling advocacy
group, submitted an application on behalf of the three cities. On September 19, 2018,
Metro awarded $332,000 for the 626 Golden Streets Mission-to-Mission Ciclovia Event.
The route will be approximately 5 miles starting in South Pasadena, through Downtown
Alhambra and ending at the San Gabriel Mission. The event will be held on May 19,
2019 and each agency will host activities at their hub. Alhambra’s hub will be in
Downtown Alhambra in conjunction with the Farmer’s Market and Eco Fair.

Recommended Action: City Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding

(MOU), subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and
between the cities of Alhambra, San Gabriel and South Pasadena to share resources
and host the 626 Golden Streets Mission-to-Mission Ciclovia event; authorize the City
Manager to execute said MOU; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to
finalize Council’s action. (M2M19-20)

7. ALLEY DEDICATION: 1837/1839 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET - F2M19-8, M2M19-17,

D2M19-2016

Staff requests that the City Council accept an alley dedication for the property located at
1837/1839 South Seventh Street. As part of the approval for the project located at the
aforementioned address, a 2½ foot alley dedication was required. The sketch and legal
description is complete and it has been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.

Recommended Action: City Council adopt Minute Order No. M2M19-17 as follows:

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 RESOLVED by the Alhambra City Council as follows: This Council hereby
accepts that certain Easement (Deed No. D2M19-2016) from Maria H.
Djuanda (Maria H. Djuanda trust dated November 14, 2004) granting to
the City of Alhambra an easement for public alley purposes and
appurtenant facilities purposes the real property in the City of Alhambra,
County of Los Angeles, State of California, more particularly described as
follows:
That portion of Lot 233 of Tract No. 4704, in the City of
Alhambra, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per
Map recorded in Book 50, Page 45 of Maps, in the Office of
County Recorder of said County described as follows: the
west 2.50 feet of said Lot 233 containing approximately 125
square feet.

and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.

8. NIB: FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 SB1 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT - F2M19-

23, N2M19-13

Staff requests that the City Council authorize a Notice Inviting Bids for the Fiscal Year
2018-2019 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project. The proposed improvements include the
following: pavement resurfacing of 11 street segments comprising of 1,191,000 square
feet of asphalt; repair of approximately 4,800 square feet of broken and off-grade
sidewalk; repair approximately 200 linear feet of broken and off-grade curb and gutters;
repair approximately 220 square feet of broken and off-grade driveway approaches; and,
installation of ADA ramps within the project limits.

Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to distribute a Notice Inviting

Bids for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project, with bids due no
later than 10:30 a.m. on March 14, 2019; and, direct staff to undertake the steps
necessary to finalize Council’s action.

9. NIB: 2018 ALLEY REHABILITATION PROJECT – F2M19-24, N2M19-15

Staff requests that the City Council authorize a Notice Inviting Bids for the 2018 Alley
Rehabilitation Project. Proposed improvements include the following: reconstruct
approximately 2.25 miles of alleys in concrete; repair approximately 100 square feet of
broken and off-grade sidewalk; repair approximately 60 linear feet of broken and off-
grade curb and gutters; and, repair of broken and off-grade driveway approaches within
the project limits.

Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to distribute a Notice Inviting

Bids for the 2018 Alley Rehabilitation Project, with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on
March 14, 2019; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s
action.

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10. AWARD CONTRACT: 2018 HUD STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – OLIVE
AVENUE AND FIFTH STREET – F2M18-69, N2M18-140, C2M19-4, M2M19-18

A Notice Inviting Bids for the 2018 HUD Street Improvements Project – Olive
Avenue and Fifth Street was authorized by the City Council on December 10, 2018. On
January 17, 2019 the City Clerk received 6 bids that ranged from $226,290 to $254,695.
Staff reviewed the bids and found that the bid received from E.C. Construction Company
in the amount of $226,290 is the lowest responsible bid. E.C. Construction also has the
necessary licenses, permits and has done similar projects of this type for other local
jurisdictions.

Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language

approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to E.C. Construction Company in the
amount of $226,290 for the 2018 HUD Street Improvements Project; and, direct staff to
undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M19-18)

11. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES

FOR THE FY 2017-2018 SB1 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT – F2M18-34,
C2M18-43, M2M19-19

On August 27, 2018, the City Council awarded a contract to Onward Engineering in the
amount of $121,635 for Professional Engineering Design Services for the FY17-18 SB1
Street Rehabilitation Project. The streets chosen to be rehabilitated under the contract
were at or near the top of the priority list on the Pavement Condition Index. Staff is
requesting that additional street segments be added to this contract. The additional
street segments being added are also at or near the top of the priority list and intersect
streets that are part of the original contract. Onward Engineering has agreed to complete
the design of the additional street segments for $13,525.

Recommended Action: City Council approve a change order, subject to final

language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, in the amount of $13,525 for
Professional Engineering Design Services for the FY17-18 SB1 Street Rehabilitation
Project that was awarded to Onward Engineering; and, direct staff to undertake the
steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M19-19)

12. SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE KIT GRANT AWARD – F2M19-18, M2M19-16

On January 15, 2019, the Police Department received notification that $20,000 in grant
funds had been awarded by the California Department of Justice. The Police
Department intends to utilize these funds to pay for the cost of processing untested
sexual assault evidence kits that may lead to the identification of potential suspects.

Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to accept the Sexual Assault
Evidence Kit Grant award in the amount of $20,000, approve the appropriation of
awarded funds from the Revenue Fund into the Expenditure Fund; and, direct staff to
undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M19-16)

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13. PARCEL MAP NO. 74384 - F2M19-11, M2M19-21

Tentative Parcel Map No. 74384 was approved by the Planning Commission on October
17, 2016 for the consolidation of four (4) parcels at 117 South Raymond Avenue. All
conditions of approval applicable to the Parcel Map have been met. The City Engineer
has signed the Parcel Map and has recommended recordation of the same.
Consequently, approval and recordation of this map is now appropriate.

Recommended Action: City Council adopt Minute Order No. M2M19-21 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 February 11, 2019, this Council
hereby finds and determines that the herein below described project will not
violate any of the provisions of Sections 66473.5, 66474, 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 PARCEL MAP NO. 74384
for the consolidation of four (4) parcels into one (1) parcel ; and authorizes
the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map the certificate which
embodies the approval of said map.

14. MINUTES

Recommended Action: City Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes
of the May 14, 2018 regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council.

15. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M19-2

Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth
in that certain Personnel Actions document dated February 11, 2019, showing the
various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council
meeting.

16. DEMANDS - F2M19-1

Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List

(198880 thru 199010) in the amount of $48,346.92 for the period ending January 4,
2019, Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $3,854,637.12 for the week ending
December 28, 2018 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,726,981.99 for
the week ending January 4, 2019; Final Check List (199011 thru 199166) in the amount
of $621,702.30 for the period ending January 10, 2019 and Schedule of Wire Transfers
in the amount of $353,968.69; Final Check List (199167 thru 199306) in the amount of
$928,294.49 for the period ending January 17, 2019; and, Final Check List (199307 thru
199439) in the amount of $1,057,649.07 for the period ending January 24, 2019,

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 Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $4,970,023.61 for the week ending January
18, 2019 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $284,126.21.

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 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) F2M19-7

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 regularly scheduled meeting of the Alhambra City Council will be
held on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 5:30 p.m., in the Alhambra City Hall Council Chambers,
111 South First Street, Alhambra, California.

NOTICE
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. If you would like to sign-up to 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 the 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 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

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