CITY OF ALHAMBRA.
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL,
MARCH 26, 2018
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Athambra is dedicated to responsive, creative leadership
‘and quality services, ensuring desirable neighborhoods and a
‘supportive business environment, while being sensitive 10 the
‘diversity of our communty.
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Sun Gabriel Valley VISION STATEMENT.
The City of Alhambra shall be the premier family-oriented and economically prosperous
‘commurity inthe San Gabriel Valley.
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3-26-18AGENDA
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
Cty Council Chambers
111 South First Sveet
March 26, 2018
5:30 pm.
LL:
COUNCIL: Messina, Maloney, Mejia, Ayala, Sham
Son Gib Yaley pg SALUTE: Led by Mayor Sham
READING OF Le
‘Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to City Counc
taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance tle on the Council agenda, Council may
determine thatthe ttle has been read,
Recommended Action: 8 mation, determine that the titles to al ordinances which appear
‘on thie pubic agenda have been read, and waive futher reading,
CLOSED SESSION & CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT ro SAME - F2M18-14
‘The City Council wil move inte @ closed session pursuant o applicable law, including the Brown
‘Act (Goverment Code Sec, 54950, ef seq.) for the purposes of conferring withthe City's Real
Property negotiator, and/or conferring wih the City Attorney on potential andior existing
ligation, andlor discussing matters covered under Goverment Code Section 54957
(Personnel, andlor conferring with the City’s Labor Negotiators as follows; provided, however,
prior to moving into closed session, the City Aitorey 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. Cod Soction
'54956.9()(1)): Graserools Community Group of Alhambra ¥. Cty of Alhambra et sl
ASC Case No, BS168557
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure 10
Tactan pursuant to Govt Code Section S#086,0(3)2) 1 matornitaton of higation
purumt” to" Got Code” Secon S4058.0(0)4). 1 matter.
Discussion of Personnel Matters (Govt Code Section 54987): None
Conference with City’s Labor Negotiator (Govt. Code Section 4957.8): None
RECONVENE & CITY ATTORNEY REPORT; In the event the City Council moves into @
closed session, the Cily Counci shall reconvene at 7:00 p.m. and the City Attomey shall
report upon the closed session if required
326-18CEREMONIALS
1, COMMENDATIONS: SPARK OF LOVE TOY DRIVE DONORS ~ F2M18-9
[Mayor Sham and the Alnambra City Council, on behalf ofthe citizens of Alhambra, wish
te recognize and thank all the organizations that donated to and supported the Alhambra
Fire Fighters’ Spark of Love toy dive. The support of these organizations allowed the
City to verve over 725 families during tho holiday season, Because of thai allots,
Chilsren and famites were able to experience the love and care of their community and
share the joy of the season, The City Council deeply appreciates the suppor ofall the
‘organizations which alow the City 0 continue the Spark of Love toy drive, a wonderful
{radition to serve familes In our community. Mayor Sham will present commendations
to the folowing Alhambra Spark of Love donors:
ALHAMBRA FIRE DEPARTMENT
‘YMCA OF WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
ALHAMBRA BAPTIST CHURCH
ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL
‘ALHAMBRA ROTARY CLUB,
ALHAMBRA KIWANIS CLUB
[ALMANSOR COURT INC.
ALHAMBRA POLICE DEPARTMENT
ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GATEWAY TO SUCCESS.
AL's TOWING
1G § SPORTING Goons
HOME DEPOT
‘SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
SPROUTS
‘12U CHI FOUNDATION
PSA STORAGE
2, _ CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: PAOLO KESPRADIT - F2M18-3
Mayor Sham and the City Counell wish to commend and thank Management Analyst
Paolo Kespradt for Fis 8 years of faithful and loyal service to the City of Alhambra
Mayor Sham will present @ Cerificate of Service plaque to Mr. Kespradit for his
‘outstanding work forthe City.
326-18PUBLIC HEARING
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ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR A REVISION TO COMMERCIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT CP.93-11 FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH CAMDEN GROUP, LTD. FOR THE MODIFICATION OF AN
EXISTING FREESTANDING SIGN LOCATED AT 333 EAST MAIN STREET - F87-
£838, F2M18-28, N2M18-29, O2M18.4734
This Is the time and place set by Notice No. N2NT8-29 for ia Anamora Cty Coun to
hold a pubic hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance approving a Revision to
Commercial Planned Development Permit CP-93-11 for an Amendment to the
Development Agreement by and betwen the City of Alhambra and Camden Group, Lt.
{or the modification of an existing freestanding sign located within an existing shopping
‘center located in the East Main Commercial zone. The subject ste is approxmately 4.7,
‘acres on the north side of East Main Street between North Chapel Avenue and North
‘Aimansor Stree, Its curently developed wih four separate bulings measuring a total
‘of 64.574 square feel and a related surface parking lat. The shopping center is subject to
2 Development Agreement by and belwaen the Clty of Alhambra and Camden Group,
Lig. The Development Agreement was adopted by Ordinance No. 093-4246 on June 14,
+1993 and conveys tothe developer and their successors certain righ, including but not
limited to, prjest scope of development, project development scheduie, permited land
tutes, and sign design. Currently, the shopping conter has a 6-oct high freestanding
monument sign and another 20-foot high freestanding pylon sign located along the Main
Street frontage. The 6-fat high monument sign is for the Arby's Restaurant an the 20:
{oot high pylon sign, pursuant to the Development Agreement, is only alewed to cary
‘the names of the two anchor tenants (98 Ranch Market and Auto Club of Southern
California) and not more than two additional tenants of the shopping center may be
placed. The Amendment to the Development Agreement wil remove the liitation that
flows no more than four fenant names, and wil allow for any or all tenants to be able to
place their names on the 20-foct high freestanding pylon sign. This Amendment vil
Temain in effect throughout the life of the Agreement (through December 31, 2043)
Unless replaced by subsequent Amendments,
Recommended Action: City Council, by motion, lect the
Introduce and give frst reading to Ordinance No. O2M18-4734 ented
\y Attorney to
‘An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Counc approving a revision to
Commercial Planned Development Permit CP.3-11 for an
‘amendment to the Development Agreement with Camden Group,
Ud fr the modification of an exoting freactanding eign located at
333 East Main Street
‘which ordinance shall retum for a second reading and adoption at the next City
Council meeting
COUNCIL BUSINESS
ANNUAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS - F2418.29
326-18The tems of office forall members of the City’s various Boards and Commission expire
‘on March 26, 2018; therefor, it is appropriate for Councipersons to appoint or reappoint
their representatives at thie me, With the exception of the Youth Commission, each
representative may serve for a maximum of eight consecutive terms of one year each.
‘Appointments wil be effective for a one-year period commencing March 26, 2018 and
tending March 25, 2019,
Recommencled Action: The Mayor and each Counciperson shall announce his/her
new appointments to the Gril Service Commission/aoara of Appeals, FCDA Ciizen
Advisory Committee, Board of Liorary Trustees, Parks & Recreation Commission,
Pianning Commission, Design Review Board, Transportation Commission, Youth
Commission, the Alnambra City Arts & Cultural Evenis Commitee and the
Environmental Committee with each appointment to be effective for a one-year period
‘commencing March 26, 2018 and ending March 25, 2018. Other than announcing
names of new appoinises, no actions required
CONSENT AGENDA, (Item Nos. 5-16)
{Al items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and
will be enacted by ona moton unless a ctizen or Counc member requests otherwise; in which
‘case, the tem wil be removed for separate consideration.
ACCEPT DONATION: ALHAMBRA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION ~ F2Mt8-12,
28-38
Staff requests that the City Council accept a git of $17,600 from the Aliambra Public
Library Foundation to continue their supporto the Library's services by funding two new.
electronic resources for library patron use: Hoopla, a digital media service that wil allow
Hrary patrons to borrow online movies, music, audiobooks and e-books on their
‘computer, tablet, oF phone; and, Leaming Express, an eLearning solution that provides
Interactive tutorials, practice tesis, e-books, career development, job seeking tools and
‘more which wil lp students and professiona's achieve their educational and career
goals
Recommencled Action: City Counell accept with gratitude the git of $17,600 from
the Alhambra Public Library Foundation; instruct the Director of Finance to amend the
Library's budgets accordingly; and, direct the City Clerk to send a copy ofthe resolution
accepting the donation to the Alhambra Public Library Foundation. (M2MA8-38)
6, APPROVE MOA: ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM & ENHANCED
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN — UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT AREA - F2M13-54, C2M18~12, M2M18-40
Staff requests that the City Council approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
between the City of Alhambra and 18 other governmental agencies and the San Gabriel
Valley Council of Governments for the administration and cost sharing among the
agencies related to the implementation of the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring
3.2618Program and Enhanced Watershed Management Program for the Upper Los Angeles
River Watershed Management Area. This MOA will hecome effective cn the date the ast
member executes this MOA and wil remain in effect fr five years from the effective date
fF unbl June 30, 2023, whichever is later. The MOA may be extended, through an
executed amendment, for an addtional three years,
Recommended Action: City Council approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
between the City of Ainambra and 18 other governmental agencies and the San Gabriel
allay Caunell of Governments for the administration and cost sharing among the
‘agencies related to the implementation of the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring
Program and Enhanced Watershed Management Program for the Upper Los Angeles
ver Watershed Management Area: and, direct staff ‘0 undertake the steps necessary
to finalize Couneits action. (M2M18-40)
7. AWARD CONTRACT: CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES
FOR THE SEWER LIFT STATION NO, 2 REPLACEMENT PROJECT ~ F2N14-27,
RFPQM17-10, C2M18-4, M2M18.44
‘Staff requests thatthe City Council award a contract to Valley Construction Management
for construction management and inspection services for the Sewer Plant No. 2 Project.
(On November 13, 2017, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for
Proposals for these services. Three proposals were received. Staff conducted a review
‘and evaluation of all responding proposals and found Valley Construction Managements
Proposal the best suited for the project.
Recommended Action: City Council approve a contrac, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager and City Attemey, by and between the City of Alhambra
and Valley Construction Management for Construction Management and Inspection
Services for the Sewer Lif Station No, 2 Replacement Project in the amount not to
exceed §349,700, direct the Director of Finance to appropriate funds in the amount of
'5249,700 from the Sewer Fund Balance for this award of contract and to allocate said
funds to account number 404.80.8687.91417 - Sewer Lift Station #2 Replacement
Project: and, cect staf to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Coune’s action.
(wamie-44)
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PARKWAY TREE EXPENSES FOR FISCAL
‘YEAR 2017-2018 - F2M17-17, M2M18-42
Public Works has expended the allocated budget of $365,000 this fiscal year maintaining
the City’s parkway trees due to increased activly surrounding dead tree removals,
trimmings and plantings this year. There has been a large increase in dead parkway
trees due {0 residents not watering thelr tees duting the drought. When trees are
‘drought sicken, they become stressed, making them more susceptible to pests and
‘isease. This hae also increased emergencies and crew rental expenditures to adores
poor tree health and branches drepping/rees faling. Heavy rains and winds can also
escalate these expenses. In adltion tothe Increase workload, staff has been noted by
West Coast Arbors’ Tree Health and Past Control Arborist that there may be 2 need to
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address pest control and soil injection treatments to beller protect our urban forest
Therefore, additional funding is needed
Recommencled Action: City Counc approve the appropriation of $176,953.60
from the Landscape and Lighting District Assessment Fund balance for additional
parkway tree maintenance; direct the Director of Finance to appropriate $176,953.50
from the Landscape and Lighting District Assessment Fund balance forthe work: and,
rect staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Gouncis action. (M2M18-42)
RING REBATE PROGRAM FOR HOME SECURITY — F2N18-31, MZM18-44
‘As crime rates, particularly burglary and thet, have risen throughout the San Gabriel
Valley, staf is proposing a partnership with Ring, a home security company specializing
in doorbell and survellance cameras, to implement a rebate program for Alhambra
residents, The City would offer a $50 subsidy, which Ring would match with a $50
siscount, toward one Ring Home Secunty product per household from the approved list
of items, resuting in a $100. savings par item, This allocation will support 200
housenoids in purchasing a Ring product. The rebate program wil be available to
‘Alhambra residents on a first-come, first-served basis starting Apri 8, 2018,
Recommended Action: City Council approve an allocation of $10,000 to support a
rebate program for homeowners toward the purchase of a Ring Video Doorbell or
Secunty Camera; authoriza staff 10 pursue 3 partnership agreement with Ring to
establish and administer said rebate program; and, direct staff to undertake the steps
revessary to finalize Councis action. (MaM18-44)
AGREEMENT TO LEASE A PORTION OF CITY'S RAYMOND BASIN WATER
RIGHTS TO KINNELOA IRRIGATION DISTRICT — F2M9-62, M2M18-39,
“The City of Alhambra has 722.50 acre-feet of unused water rights in the Raymond Basin
for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, ‘The Cily has the option to lease these rights to interested
parties fora fee. The Kinnsloa Irrigation Distt has offered to lease 207 acre-feet of our
Raymond Basin water rights for $305.00 per acre-foot, for a total of $83,195. As such,
slaif is requesting that the City Council authorize the Cty Manager to sign a lease
‘agreement with the Kinneloa.Ivigation District for these Raymond Basin water
production rights for Fiscal Year 2017-2018,
Recommended Action; City Counell authorize staff to enter into @ lease
agreement, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney,
‘ith the Kinneloa Irigation District for 207 acre-eet of water fr a total of $63,125; direct
the Director of Finance to deposit the revenue from sald lease into account
401,00.44928, and, direct staf to undertake the stops necessary to finalize Counci's
action. (M2M18-38)
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA SALARY SCHEDULES AND
PAY RATES - F2M18-2, R2M18-7
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Staff requests thatthe City Council adopt a Resolution agproving the City of Alhambra
salary schedules and pay rates, This Resolution further updates the schedules, as staff
determined that addtional changes were necessary to be consistent with ail positions
and pay rates.
Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M18-7 entitled:
Resolution of the Alhambra Cty Council approving amendment to the City of Alhambra
Sélary schedules and pay rates.
CLASS SPECIFICATIONS: MANAGEMENT ANALYST, LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR,
AND SENIOR LIFEGUARDIINSTRUCTOR - F2M18-2, M2M18-43
Before a class apectication becomes effective, must be approved by the City Counei
‘An assessment by the Human Resources Department, Management Services
Department and Community Services Department susiained the need for an undate of
the representative duties and qualification guidelines for the postions of Management
Analyst, Lfeguard/Instructor and Senior Lfeguard/instructr to more accurately reflect
the current duties and qualfications ofthe claselicaions. Therefore, staff requests thal
the City Counc adopt the class specifications forthe positions of Management Analyst,
Lifeguardinetuctor and Senior Liteguardnstructo.
Recommentled Action: City Council adopt the class specications forthe positions
fof Management Analyst, LifeguardInstructor and Senior Lifeguard/insiructor as