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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

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

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

November 9, 2015 5:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL: COUNCIL: Sham, Messina, Yamauchi, Placido, Ayala FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Ayala

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. PRESENTATION 1. ALMANSOR PARK PARKING STRUCTURE CONCEPT – F2M15-16

Almansor Park is one of Alhambra’s most heavily utilized parks. It hosts activities such as Little League, AYSO and contains a walking/jogging trail, a gymnasium, basketball courts and tennis courts. With all of these activities available at the park, hundreds of people visit Almansor Park daily.

Staff will present for City Council consideration and comment, a concept that proposes to expand the parking infrastructure at Almansor Park, located at 800 South Almansor Street, with the construction of a parking structure. The goal is to develop and maintain accessible and convenient parking that reduces traffic throughout the park and the surrounding community, and places visitors of the park in a safe environment as efficiently as possible.

Recommended Action: City Council receive and order filed this informational report and provide comment as appropriate. CLOSED SESSION & CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT re SAME - F2M15-14 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,

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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)): 1) Marlene Melinte v. City of Alhambra, LASC Case No. BC538885; and, 2) Michael Manley v. City of Alhambra, WCAB No. ADJ8839649; 3) Michael Placencia v. City of Alhambra, WCAB No. ADJ9271747; 4) Ryan Stringer v. City of Alhambra, WCAB No. ADJ8419881 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): 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 at 7:00 p.m. and the City Attorney shall report upon the closed session if required. PUBLIC HEARING 2. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL

USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF PACKAGED BEER AND WINE AT BIG T MINI MART LOCATED AT 240 W. MAIN STREET #B – F2M15-57, N2M15-141

This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M15-141 for the Alhambra City Council to hold a public hearing to consider an Appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving the application by Big T Mini Mart for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of packaged beer and wine in an existing convenience store located in the Central Business District zone. On October 5, 2015, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider an application for a CUP for the sale of packaged beer and wine at Big T Mini Mart located at 240 W. Main Street, #B. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to direct staff to return at the next meeting with a Resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit. On October 19, 2015, the Planning Commission approved by a 6 to 2 vote a resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP) CU-15-9 for the sale of packaged beer and wine at Big T Mini Mart. On October 23, 2015, the Alhambra Unified School District filed an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision, citing concerns with the

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proximity of the market to Alhambra High School and the concern with students having access to alcohol.

Recommended Action: After receiving public input, the Mayor should close the public appeal hearing and direct staff, by motion, to return with either a resolution granting the appeal (and denying the project), or denying the appeal (and upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of the CUP) for Council’s consideration at the November 23, 2015 Council Meeting.

3. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VII

“ANIMALS” OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 10 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, “ANIMALS”, EXCEPT WHERE PROVIDED, PERTAINING TO ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA – F2M15-49, N2M15-135, O2M15-4677 This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M15-135 for the Alhambra City Council to hold a public hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 7.04 and Repealing Chapters 7.06, 7.08, 7.12, 7.16, 7.18, 7.20 and 7.24 of Title VII “Animals” of the Alhambra Municipal Code and adopting by reference Title 10 of the Los Angeles County Code, “Animals”, except where provided, pertaining to Animal Control Regulations and Standards for the City of Alhambra. The City of Alhambra contracts with the County of Los Angeles to provide animal control services within the City of Alhambra. The agreement with the County of Los Angeles requires that the City of Alhambra adopt by reference the provisions contained in Title 10 of the Los Angeles County Code pertaining to the regulations and standards for animal control. California Government Code sections 50022.1, et seq., authorize cities to adopt county codes by reference either in whole or part. The adoption of Title 10 of the Los Angeles County Code is necessary in order to maintain appropriate animal control provisions in the City of Alhambra in accordance with the existing agreement with the County of Los Angeles.

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

Ordinance No. O2M15-4677: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, amending Chapter 7.04 and repealing Chapters 7.06, 7.08, 7.12, 7.16, 7.18, 7.20 And 7.24 of Title VII “Animals” of the Alhambra Municipal Code and adopting by reference Title 10 of The Los Angeles County Code, “Animals”, except where provided, pertaining to Animal Control Regulations and Standards for the City of Alhambra

after which the Council, by motion, may adopt Ordinance No. O2M15-4677.

PRESENTATION 4. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE – F2M14-53

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On May 12, 2015, the City Council and Executive Staff met to review the current three-year goals (2015-2017) and six-month objectives to implement the City’s strategic plan. Approximately every six months, the City Council and Executive Staff meet to update the objectives. During the strategic planning process, it was determined that staff will review the progress of the goals and objectives and present to the City Council the status on a monthly basis. Recommended Action: City Council receive and order filed this informational

report presented this evening.

CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 5 - 11) 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. 5. RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A COLLECTION BOX

PERMIT – F2M13-41, R2M15-24 Staff requests that the City Council approve a Resolution adopting fees for the issuance of a collection box permit. At its meeting of October 12, 2015, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. O2M15-4678 allowing for and regulating collection boxes in the City. The Ordinance also provides for fees for the issuance of permit. Staff is proposing a fee of $150 for the initial application and $75 for the renewal application. Both fees would be subject to Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments.

Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M15-24 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council Adopting Fees for the Issuance of a Collection Box Permit

6. RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES FOR SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES RELATING TO

THE ENFORCEMENT OF TITLE 7 OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL – F2M15-55, R2M15-26 Staff requests that the City Council approve a Resolution adopting fees for services and activities relating to the enforcement of Title 7 of the Alhambra Municipal Code pertaining to Animal Care and Control.

Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M15-26 entitled: A Resolution of The Alhambra City Council Adopting Fees for Services and Activities Relating to the Enforcement of Title 7 of the Alhambra Municipal Code Pertaining to Animal Care and Control

7. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA SALARY SCHEDULES AND

PAY RATES – F2M15-2, R2M15-25

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Staff requests that the City Council approve a Resolution to establish the City of Alhambra Salary Schedules and Pay Rates.

Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M15-25 entitled: A

Resolution of the Alhambra City Council Approving the City of Alhambra Salary Schedules and Pay Rates

8. NIB: ALMANSOR GOLF COURSE DRIVING RANGE NETTING PROJECT – F2M15-

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Staff requests that the City Council authorize the circulation of a Notice Inviting Bids for replacing the protective netting on the Almansor Golf Course Driving Range. The netting on the south side of the driving range is over 15 years old and is showing signs of deterioration. Over the past couple months a couple of holes have opened in the netting and have grown in size.

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council approve the

distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids to qualified contractors for the Almansor Golf Course Driving Range Netting Project, with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on Thursday December 10, 2015 and opened publicly at 11:00 a.m. the same day; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action.

9. AWARD CONTRACT: SEWER MAINLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON ROSS

AVENUE BETWEEN EDGEWOOD AND CAMPBELL AVENUES – F2M15-44, N2M15- 95, C2M15-59, M2M15-126

On August 13, 2015, the City Clerk opened eight bids for the Sewer Mainline Replacement Project on Ross Avenue, Between Edgewood and Campbell Avenue. Staff is recommending that the bid from MNR Construction Inc. be withdrawn at their request, due to estimating errors on backfill requirements for the project. Further review found that the bid submitted by GRECO Inc. was non-responsive for not including the required DIR Compliance information. The next low bidder, Bali Construction Inc., was submitted in the amount of $690,883.00, and staff has found their bid to be in full compliance and conformance with the bid specifications and recommends the award of contract.

Recommended Action: City Council (1) accept the request of MNR Construction

Inc., to withdraw their bid; (2) reject the bid of GRECO Inc., as non-responsive for not including the required DIR Compliance information; (3) award the contract to Bali Construction Inc., as the lowest responsive bidder, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, for the Sewer Mainline Replacement Project on Ross Avenue between Edgewood Drive and Campbell Avenue, in the amount of $690,883.00; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M15-126)

10. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M15-2

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Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated November 9, 2015 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting, a copy of which is in the Office of the City Clerk as File No. F2M15-2.

11. DEMANDS - F2M15-1

Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (168219 thru 168388) in the amount of $1,184,696.99 for the period ending October 22, 2015; Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $320,453.63 for the week ending October 9, 2015; Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,289,882.11 for the week ending October 16, 2015; Final Check List (168389 thru 168489) in the amount of $635,841.44 for the period ending October 30, 2015; Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $564,142.25 for the week ending October 23, 2015; Final Check List (168490 thru 168563) in the amount of $28,058.87 for the period ending November 2, 2015, Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $3,281,753.39 for the week ending October 30, 2015.

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) F2M15-7 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: The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Alhambra City Council will be held on Monday, November 23, 2015 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.

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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 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 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

November 11, 2015 Veterans Day Celebration

Alhambra Park Veterans Memorial 500 N. Palm Avenue

11:00 a.m.

November 14, 2015 Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic

Alhambra City Hall 111 S. First Street

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

November 14, 2015 Sandbag Filling Day Fire Training Facility 911 S. New Avenue

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.