MINUTES Regular Meeting ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL September 8, :30 p.m.

MINUTES Regular Meeting ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL September 8, 2014 5:30 p.m. Unofficial until approved by the Alhambra City Council ROLL CALL: At 5:32 p.m., on Monday, September 8, 2014 the Alhambra City Council met in the Council Chambers of the Alhambra City Hall. PRESENT: ABSENT: SHAM, MESSINA, PLACIDO, AYALA, YAMAUCHI NONE Officials Present: City Manager Swink, Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director Bacio, City Attorney Montes, City Clerk Myles, Director of Finance Espinoza, Director of Public Works Chavez, Director of Community Services Ray, Fire Chief Walker, Library Director Hernandez, Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services Schultz, Chief of Police Yokoyama, Deputy City Manager Keating, Program Coordinator Kespradit and Sergeant-at-Arms Ramirez FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Yamauchi PRESENTATION 1. UPCOMING CITY PROGRAMS F2M14-16 Director of Community Services RAY reported that Staff wished to present the City Council with an update on upcoming city programs and events that will be taking place throughout the City of Alhambra. These events and programs include: the 9/11 Memorial Remembrance on September 11, 2014, the Library s war themed programs kickoff with the screening of the documentary Unknown Warriors of World War II and the classic 1951 movie Go For Broke on September 16, 2014, the 5K Pumpkin Run on October 4, 2014 and the Fire Department Open House/Pancake Breakfast on October 11, 2014. A copy of Mr. Ray s presentation is on file in the City Clerk s Office. Director of Environmental Resources JARVIS reported that in addition to the events that Mr. Ray outlined, the Alhambra Latino Association was hosting their Fourth Annual Dia de los Muertos, a celebration of life event on December 13, 2014 at San Gabriel High School. She noted the Alhambra Latino Association was a non-profit organization of educators, parents, and community members that were affiliated with the Alhambra Unified School District. The City's co-sponsorship of this event was in the form of a $1,000 donation from the City Arts & Cultural Events Committee to the group and that amounted to 45% of their budget. She explained that the proceeds from this event would be used to fund scholarships for Latino high school seniors that were college-bound. The event also included an art contest for Grades 1 through 12, altars where creative displays of loved ones will be exhibited by the students, and performances that will include the San Gabriel High School Matador Band with the Aztec dancers, the Mark Keppel High School Orchestra, and the Alhambra High School Jazz Band. 1

Citizen Input: Lola ARMENDARIZ expressed concern about the 5K Pumpkin run route because the streets would be closed from 5 a.m. to noon, with some streets opening sooner in a clockwise direction of the 5K route. She noted that residents in the race route zone would not be able to move their cars during this time. If residents needed to use their vehicles, they would have to park their cars outside the 5K route zone and walk to the cars during this time. She noted that the race was to take place on a Saturday and questioned why the Pumpkin Run event was being held during the day. She noted that there may be people living within the impacted streets with special needs that have to get about and wondered if the City had a plan to handle such a situation. She noted that in the past the City had held a Moonlight Run in the evening and it came down Main Street. She noted that if the Pumpkin Run was routed down Main Street, runners would get to see what the Downtown looks like and all the wonderful things the City had for people down on Main Street. She felt the Pumpkin Run was going to be an inconvenience for her because if she was going to move her car to park outside of the race zone, it would be in South Pasadena and she did not think South Pasadena would appreciate Alhambra residents parking in their neighborhoods. She also questioned the source of the funding for this event and how much the City was contributing to the costs. Finally, she noted that she felt the Council should have solicited citizen input for this event as it was being planned. Mr. AYALA asked Ms. Joana Vargas, representing Fit Factor and one of the co-organizers, how the 5K Pumpkin Run came about, noting that it was an event very deserving of the City and great for promotion of a healthy lifestyle. Responding, Ms. VARGAS explained that she had the idea of putting together a 5K run at Almansor Park and approached Director of Administrative Services Paulson. Together they had the idea to bring it to Alhambra Park and then into the streets of the City as a wonderful way to bring it into the community. Registrations would begin at 8:00 a.m., with the run starting at 9:00 a.m. There would also be a walk beginning at 9:15 a.m. She noted that in planning the event, the team anticipated giving walkers at least an hour and a half to finish the 5K and this meant that streets would begin to open up in a clockwise manner by about 9:45 a.m. At 10:30 a.m. there would be a free 1K for kids from 4-7 years old as well as a second age division for kids from 8-11 years old. Finally, there would also be a big festival in Alhambra Park with music from three bands, Zumba and fitness demonstrations as well as health screenings. The goal was to bring community, fitness and fun to this event and that was how it came about. Mr. AYALA noted that he was looking forward to the 5K Pumpkin Run event and wished he could run the race, but he coaching soccer that morning. He added that he would attend the Health Fair, however. He asked that if in an addition to the activities mentioned this evening, was the City planning an event for September to celebrate Latino Heritage Month. Responding, City Manager SWINK explained that planning a city event for Latino Heritage Month kind of got away from staff with all the planning involved with the Pumpkin Run. She noted that this was why the City decided to support the School District's Dia de Los Muertos event this year. She added that staff wanted to plan a bigger event to celebrate Latino Heritage Month in the City next year. Mr. AYALA noted that it was important to celebrate and accentuate the cultures that we have here in the city of Alhambra. He pointed out that the City had the Lunar New Year Festival which was a great celebration and noted that he thought it was a good idea to have a Latino 2

Heritage Month celebration moving forward in the City of Alhambra. Dr. PLACIDO asked if the Dia de Los Muertos event was an all-day and whether one had to register or purchase tickets ahead of time. Ms. JARVIS answered that the event was all-day and that no registration was required to attend. She added that more information about the event could be found at www.alhambralatinoassociation.com. With respect to the 5K Pumpkin Run, Dr. PLACIDO asked how one could register for the race. Ms. VARGAS replied that the registration was available on a bunch of different deal websites such as LivingSocial, Groupon, and Rush49 which was another 5K site. She explained that registering through LivingSocial and Groupon was no longer available, but it was now available through the website on active.com, the Alhambra Pumpkin Run Facebook page or the City s website. City Manager SWINK mentioned that the sponsors of the 5K Pumpkin Run were the City of Alhambra, the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce and then The Fit Factor. She explained that the City was paying for the street closures which included staff time for the effort to close the streets, as well as the festival, the pumpkins that you can paint and buy, the carnival games, the petting zoo etcetera. The Chamber of Commerce was handling the organization and costs associated with the Health Fair. Finally, The Fit Factor, Joanna and her staff were handling completely the registration for the run at no cost to the City. Mayor YAMAUCHI thanked the USC School of Pharmacy and Dr. Raymond Poon, who arranged for all the students from the USC School of Pharmacy to operate the Health Fair, along with Alhambra Hospital. He noted that this Health Fair would be the third time that the USC School of Pharmacy had come into Alhambra with a complete health fair for residents to utilize and he believed it was again going to be a great part of the Pumpkin Run event. Action Taken: City Council received and ordered filed this informational report. CLOSED SESSION & CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT re SAME - F2M14-14 City Attorney MONTES identified those items listed on this evening s agenda which would be discussed in Closed Session as follows: Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Govt. Code Section 54956.8): Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):. Initiation of litigation pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): 1 matter. Discussion of Personnel Matters (Govt. Code Section 54957): Conference with City s Labor Negotiator (Govt. Code Section 54957.6): 3

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. PRESENTATIONS 2. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE F2M11-36 Program Coordinator KESPRADIT reported that on May 8, 2014, the City Council and Executive Staff met to review the current three-year goals (2011-2014) 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. He then provided details on some of the Strategic Plan objectives under the five current three year goals to: enhance commercial development, housing and jobs creation; enhance the quality of our neighborhoods and community; improve financial stability; improve and enhance the City s infrastructure and facilities; and, enhance community awareness of the City s programs and services. First, Mr. Kespradit provided an update for the objective under the goal to enhance the quality of our neighborhoods and community which was to create and present to the City Manager a strategy to notify residential trash customers regarding bulky pick-up and e-waste and suggestions to amend the large City magnet. He noted that this objective was completed because new bulky items and e- waste pick-up promotional materials were being designed by Republic. Reusable grocery bags featuring Bulky Item Pick-Up and E-Waste Wednesday information were being distributed at City events as well. He added that Republic would include an article featuring bulky item pick-ups in its fall newsletter and the information from the large magnet had been updated and the changes would be included when this item was reproduced. Continuing, Mr. Kespradit provided an update for seven of the objectives under the goal to improve and enhance the city s infrastructure and facilities. All of the seven objectives had been completed and included the following: sharing the 710 banner design on Fremont with all other 710 Coalition members; installing picnic shelters at Alhambra Park; presenting to the City Council for action a notice inviting bids for a CDBG-funded right-of-way reconstruction project; completing the Alhambra Park band shell flooring; completing the water transmission line from Well No.13 to the golf course project; ensuring the repair of the Wellman Clock on Main Street; and, identifying and beginning to implement new uses for the Granada Park Gym which included karate and ping pong currently being programed and considering adding volleyball. Next, he noted that another objective under the three-year goal to improve and enhance the city s infrastructure and facilities was to present a temporary fence/vacant property landscape ordinance to the City Council for action. He explained that this objective was nearly complete as staff would present a proposed ordinance to the City Council at the next study session meeting on September 29, 2014. 3

Citizen Input: Gloria VALLADOLID, 1500 South Raymond Avenue, spoke against any further development projects in the City. She believed the City was already overbuilt and that there was not enough water in the City to accommodate more residents. Dr. PLACIDO asked for an update on the construction of the Mosaic Parking Structure. Currently, the structure was on target to open in November. The contractors had finished all the major pores and all the decks were done. He noted that when the structure opened the City will have turned 56 parking spaces into 309 parking spaces. Currently, the elevator tower was being constructed and the lower levels were being completed. Dr. PLACIDO pointed out that the construction had a minimal impact on the traffic in the area and that staff and the contractor mitigated the potential traffic impacts very well. Mr. RAY noted that the Public Works Department contributed greatly to managing traffic successfully during construction. Dr. PLACIDO remarked that the Mosaic Parking structure was going be a great addition to the City and to the Downtown area. Mrs. MESSINA asked about what options the City may have to address a situation in which squatters inhabited a home and the homeowner refused to take action to have them removed from the premises. Responding, City Attorney MONTES explained that the City had no authority to remove the squatters from the home as this could only legally be done by the homeowner. He noted that the City could take action to address any sort of code violations that the property may have. Action Taken: Council received and ordered filed this informational report presented this evening. 3. LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN F2M14-16 Library Director HERNANDEZ presented to the City Council the Library s Vision and Planning Day process and its current Strategic Plan. In 2012, she reported that the Alhambra Civic Center Library staff, working with Genysys Group Consulting, conducted a Vision Process that has translated into an ongoing Strategic Plan with four major goal areas that relate to the Library s collections, programs and services. The goal areas are Communication, Space Utilization, Technology and Staff/Volunteer Base. A copy of Ms. Hernandez s PowerPoint presentation is on file in the City Clerk s Office. She explained that the purpose of the Vision Day Workshop was to clarify the future direction of the Alhambra Civic Center Library, including the role of its Foundation, and to begin an ongoing planning process that would translate that direction into reality. She noted that since the initial Vision Day Workshop, the Library Foundation had embarked upon its own Vision Day and strategic plan. Continuing, she reported that prior to the workshop, each of the participants was asked to submit what they considered to be the strengths, challenges, opportunities, and threats to the Civic Center Library. The greatest strength the group identified was library service hours which kept the library open seven days a week for 57 hours per week. In terms of challenges, one of the main concerns was balancing the library facility use with the needs of the community. Opportunities identified included the use of communication tools such as Facebook and other social media. Threats identified included the potential for a lack of funding. 5

Next, she explained that participants were led through the strategic planning process and were asked to share their vision of Alhambra Civic Center Library in the year 2022. This vision was then followed by the identification of visionary milestones for the year 2017 looking backwards from 2022. The result was the following vision statement: "We see the Alhambra Civic Center Library becoming a welcoming and engaging environment dedicated to providing resources to support the lifelong learning needs and interest of all members of the community." Participants were then asked to identify present day strategic goals. The first goal was communication as it relates to collection programs and services, and to engage the community in an ongoing interactive dialog that connects the library's resources with their lifelong learning needs resulting in a greater awareness of what the library's role is in the community. Another goal was technology and to explore how technology can best be utilized to support library services resulting in a positive effective satisfying experience that will leave patrons back to the library. The third goal was space utilization and to maximize the most efficient use of library space reflecting the changing needs of the community resulting in an aesthetically pleasing environment. The final goal was related to the staff and volunteer base and to develop a staff of volunteer culture that fosters the spirit of commitment, innovation, and creativity in support of library programs and services resulting in a public reception of a united staff working together to meet their informational need. Finally, she reported that once the four goals were established, a steering committee was formed to lead each goal area. The steering committee meets once a month to go over achievements or struggles with each objective and every six months, the library participated in a planning day in which accomplishments were celebrated and new six month objectives were formed. She noted that the Communications Committee had already created a monthly e-newsletter which is sent to out to patrons who are signed up for the library s mailing list. Staff also redesigned the library s webpage to highlights many of the programs available. The Space Utilization Committee was able to come up with a plan to re-open the patio, created more individual study spaces and helped plan the new Friends Foundation Bookstore and vending café. Finally, the Staff and Volunteer Committee had expanded the volunteer program and recognition program which included the expansion of the Friends Volunteer Bookstore. Dr. PLACIDO asked, with respect to the Library s collection of e- books and discovery software, if one had to visit the library in person to utilized the discovery software and/or check out an e-book or could it be done from home. Responding, Ms. HERNANDEZ explained that everything could be done from home. With respect to downloading the e-books, a customer would need to download a related application, but when the books were checked out, it was directly from the library s catalog. The customer would see a link from the Library s webpage that would allow them to access "The Magic Wall" on Access 360 and when they clicked on the link for whatever book they selected to read, it would be checked out for two weeks. Currently, a customer could check out up to three e-books at one time. The discovery software allowed patrons to search the entirety of the library s catalog with some of the databases containing the full-text articles which meant that a trip to the library to retrieve the magazine was not even necessary. She noted that this technology brought the library straight into a patron s home which was a great service to provide. It was phenomenal that customers could access the City s library straight from their computer while sitting at home and check out a book anytime. 6

Mayor YAMAUCHI asked if there was any department in the library that was really taking off and jumping ahead of others in terms of being the busiest. Ms. HERNANDEZ replied that the Kids Department was always the busiest. She noted that at one point, the story time program was getting over a hundred kids at a story time which did not really jive with the library s mission because it was not the best way to present a story time as the kids could not get the most out of it due to the crowd. To address this situation, staff created a registration program for story time with the first two days of registration being for Alhambra residents. After the two days, any open slot is open to any child that would like to participate in the story time program. Each story time program lasts for a period of six weeks, and then registrations began again for the next six week program. Mr. YAMAUCHI asked if the library had compiled a wish list of a few items that would be ideal for the library, but were too expensive. Ms. HERNANDEZ noted that she had a wish book. She explained that there were many technologies etcetera available but in order to be fiscally responsible to the community, staff really had to evaluate whether a particular technology was something that would be lasting or if it was a flash in the pan so to speak. This was the tricky part for staff and important to consider because some of the programs/technology were costly. She noted that one of the reasons library staff delayed in getting e-books was the fact that the only market initially was charging a tremendous amount of money to host the library s e-book collection. At the time, it was estimated to be a cost of $60,000 a year, but staff waited and finally Access 360 came along which charged only $6,000 a year to host the library s e-books. Mr. YAMAUCHI congratulated and thanked Ms. Hernandez for doing such a great job with the library, noting that it was the jewel of the City. Mr. AYALA, noting that the Civic Center Library had recently been ranked one of the busiest libraries in the state, commended Ms. Hernandez and her staff for making the necessary changes and implementing technologies to accommodate all the patrons that visit the library and utilize its services. He asked about whether the library was frequently used by Alhambra High School students, given the fact that it was located directly across the street. Responding, Ms. HERNANDEZ noted that many library patrons chose not to visit the library in the hours immediately following the end of classes at Alhambra High School because so many students did use the library during that time. In fact, at the request of teen patrons, library staff had removed the bulking couches in the teen area in favor of more tables that could be used for group study. She noted that this was just another way that the library staff was trying to respond to the needs of the community and make the library more functional for their use. Mr. AYALA asked for more details about the schedule and uses for the recently reopened patio. Ms. HERNANDEZ explained currently access was limited. The patio was closed from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., but it was open during the other times when the library was open. She add that there was a self-checkout machine located at the entrance to the patio which allowed patrons to check out the book they wished to read out on the patio. Mr. AYALA noted that the library also provided a well-run passport renewal system for anyone that may need that service. Ms. HERNANDEZ added that appointments in 10-15 minute intervals could be made for such services for those that may need renewed passport. Action Taken: Council received and ordered filed this informational report presented this evening. 7

CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 4 13) All items listed under the Consent Agenda were considered by the City Council to be routine and, therefore, were enacted by one motion. 4. REORGANIZATION: ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS F2M14-45 As required by the Alhambra City Charter, the City Council reorganized itself on August 25, 2014. However, in order to complete the reorganization, the following actions are required to be taken in connection with the reorganization; i.e., the appointment of Director or Representative/Delegate and Alternate to the following organizations for the period commencing August 25, 2014 to and including May 25, 2015: a) Board of Directors, League of California Cities, Los Angeles: Director Luis Ayala, Alternate Barbara A. Messina. b) San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership: Representative Stephen Sham, Alternate Dr. Steven Placido. c) Independent Cities of Los Angeles County: Representative Gary Yamauchi Alternate Stephen Sham. d) San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG): Governing Board Representative Barbara A. Messina, Alternate Governing Board Representative Dr. Steven T. Placido. e) Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG): Representative Barbara A. Messina, Alternate Luis Ayala. f) Alhambra Museum Board of Directors: Representative Dr. Steven Placido, Alternate Barbara A. Messina. g) Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA): Representative Gary Yamauchi. h) City Selection Committee: Representative Luis Ayala, Alternate Barbara A. Messina Action Taken: The appointments listed were affirmed, as the City Council did not wish to change any of the above designations. 8

5. AWARD CONTRACT: 2014 ADA RAMP AND SIDEWALK PROJECT F2M14-33, N2M14-54, C2M14-45, M2M14-112 Staff requested that the City Council award a contract for the 2014 HUD ADA Ramp and Sidewalk Project. On June 12, 2014, the City Clerk received nine bids for the Project. The bids ranged from $94,200 to $243,455.80. The bid received from PK Construction in the amount of $94,200 is the lowest responsible bid. PK Construction has the necessary licenses and permits and has done similar projects of this type for other local jurisdictions. The project is federally funded with CDBG funds. Action Taken: City Council awarded a contract to PK Construction, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and the City Attorney, in the amount of $94,200 for the 2014 HUD ADA Ramp and Sidewalk Project; and, directed staff to undertake the necessary steps to finalize Council s action. (M2M14-112) 6. AWARD CONTRACT: 2014 CATCH BASIN FULL CAPTURE SYSTEM F2M14-41, N2M14-99, C2M14-46, M2M14-113 Staff requested that the City Council award a contract to United Storm Water, Inc. for the 2014 Catch Basin Connector Pipe Full Capture System. On August 21, 2014 the City Clerk received two bids for the 2014 Catch Basin Connector Pipe Full Capture System. The bids ranged from $214,211.40 to $442,250. The bid received from United Storm Water, in the amount of $214,211.40 is the lowest responsible bid. United Storm Water has the necessary licenses, permits and has done similar projects of this type for other local jurisdictions. The project is funded through the General Fund. Action Taken: City Council awarded a contract to United Storm Water, Inc., subject to final language approval by the City Manager and the City Attorney, in the amount of $214,211.40 for the 2014 Catch Basin Connector Pipe Full Capture System; and, directed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council s action. (M2M14-113) 7. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: SEWER REPAIR PROJECT AT COMMONWEALTH AVENUE AND CHAPEL AVENUE F2M14-22, F2M14-26, C2M14-16, M2M14-114 9

Staff requested that the City Council amend contract with Mike Prlich and Sons Inc. (C2M14-16) for the Commonwealth Avenue at Chapel Avenue Sewer Improvement Project to include the installation of 400 feet of 12 VCP pipe on Chapel Avenue from Bay State to Commonwealth Avenue. The Shea Properties project at the former Alhambra Place Shopping Center plans to connect the rear half of their project to the sewer line on Bay State/Chapel. In order to do that it would be necessary to install 400 feet of 12 VCP on Chapel from Bay State to Commonwealth and connect to the work the City is doing at Chapel and Commonwealth. Shea Properties has deposited with the City an in-lieu fee in the amount of $150,000. Action Taken: City Council approved an amendment to the contract with Mike Prlich and Sons Inc., subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, in the amount of $102,500 for total contract price of $323,944, to include the installation of 400 of 12 VCP pipe on Chapel Avenue from Bay State Street to Commonwealth Avenue to connect to the work being done by the City at Commonwealth and Chapel Avenue; and directed staff to undertake the necessary steps to finalize Council s action. (M2M14-114) 8. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: 2013 STREET BANNER PROJECT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS F2M13-6B, C2M13-40, M2M14-115 Staff requested that the City Council accept the work of SIEMENS Industry Inc. for the 2013 Street Banner Project at Various Locations. On August 12, 2013, the City Council awarded a contract to SIEMENS Industry Inc. (C2M13-40) for the 2013 Street Banner Project at Various Locations in the amount of $114,920. One change order was issued in the amount of $40,260.78. The change order was incurred by the modification of street light conduits for pole foundations, relocation of banner poles, installation of new span cables, and new foundations for existing banner locations. The 2013 Street Banner Project at Various Locations was complete and had been inspected and approved by staff. The final cost for the entire project was $155,180.78. Action Taken: City Council accepted the work of SIEMENS Industry, Inc. for the 2013 Street Banner Project at Various Locations; directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion, releasing the 5% retention in 35 days, if no liens are filed; and, directed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council s action. (M2M14-115) 10

Noes: Absent: NONE NONE 9. ACCEPT GRANT: OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM F2M1-77, M2M14-116 Staff requested that the City Council accept a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety to participate in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for FY 2014-2015 in the amount of $153,000 to reimburse the Police Department for costs incurred to participate in this campaign. The Police Department intends to use the funding to implement and increase the level of DUI enforcement and awareness in our community through advanced officer training; DUI identification, apprehension enforcement and education; allowable means as outlined in the grant agreement; and, in-state travel expenses associated with up-todate training costs for officers participating in fulfilling grant objectives. Action Taken: City Council authorized staff to accept the Office of Traffic Safety grant in the amount of $153,000; authorized the Chief of Police to enter into a contract with the Office of Traffic Safety for the grant; increased the FY 2014-2015 budget revenue account 101.20.42320 by $153,000; increased expenditure account 101.20.2010.62510 Special Department Services by $6,000 for Motivational Media Services; increased expenditure account 101.20.2010.51030 by $73,500; increased expenditure account number 101.20.2010.51031 by $73,500 for overtime costs; and, authorized staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council s action. (M2M14-116) 10. ACCEPT GRANT: ROTARY CLUB OF ALHAMBRA F2M14-12, M2M14-117 Staff requested City Council approval to accept a grant award from the Alhambra Rotary Club in the amount of $1,000 for the Alhambra Police Department. Action Taken: City Council authorized the Police Department to accept the $1,000 grant award from the Alhambra Rotary Club to fund the costs of Motivational Media Assemblies and formally recognize representatives from the Alhambra Rotary Club for their kind and generous award; appropriated an additional $1,000 in the FY 2014-2015 budget account 101.20.42040 Miscellaneous Grants and account 101.20.2010.62510 Special Department Services; and, authorized staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council s action. (M2M14-117) 11

Ayes: Noes: Absent: SHAM, MESSINA, PLACIDO, AYALA, YAMAUCHI NONE NONE 11. MINUTES Action Taken: City Council reviewed and approved as submitted the Minutes of the May 14, 2014 adjourned regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council; the June 23, 2014 regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council; and, the August 25, 2014 regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council. 12. PERSONNEL ACTIONS F2M14-2 Action Taken: City Council ratified the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated September 8, 2014 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting. 13. DEMANDS - F2M14-1 Action Taken: City Council approved as submitted Final Check List (157371 thru 157544) in the amount of $473,282.00 for the period ending August 21, 2014, Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,934,004.96 for the week ending August 15, 2014 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $3,514,763.91 for the week ending August 22, 2014; Final Check List (157373, 157545 thru 157560) in the amount of $42,770.75 for the period ending August 22, 2014; Final Check List (157561 thru 157711) in the amount of $978,776.69 for the period ending August 28, 2014; Final Check List (157712 thru 157782) in the amount of $27,088.87 for the period ending August 29, 2014. 12

Absent: NONE ORAL COMMUNICATIONS F2M14-4 1. Bill RIESDEN, 720 Front Street, spoke regarding the status of his conservatorship case as well as Proposition 187 which he felt would have had a positive impact had it been implemented because he was concerned about overpopulation in California. 2. Gisela ADAMS, 1837 South Hidalgo Avenue, explained that she frequented Almansor Park to walk the track very early in the mornings, around 5:00 a.m. She noted that many serious runners/walkers that used Almansor Park also came before 6:00 a.m. because the park became rather busy by 6:00 a.m. She wished to point out that there was an issue with parking for those that visited the park before 6:00 a.m. because they could, and sometimes did, receive a parking citation due to the no parking between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. restriction in the City. Responding, Chief of Police YOKOYAMA noted that Almansor Park did open at 5:00 a.m. and that this issue could be resolved by speaking with Inter-Con Security to make sure their staff understands that the parking lot at Almansor Park is not a part of the 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. parking restrictions once the park opens to the public. ADJOURNMENT: At 7:56 p.m., there being no further business for the Council to transact, the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned their meeting to Monday, September 22, 2014 at 5:30 p.m., in the Alhambra City Hall Council Chambers, 111 South First Street, Alhambra, California. LAUREN MYLES, CMC CITY CLERK 13