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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
OCTOBER 13, 2014


MISSION STATEMENT

The City of Alhambra is dedicated to responsive, creative leadership
and quality services, ensuring desirable neighborhoods and a
supportive business environment, while being sensitive to the
diversity of our community.


VISION STATEMENT

The City of Alhambra shall be the premier family-oriented and economically prosperous
community in the San Gabriel Valley.






























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AGENDA
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
111 South First Street
October 13, 2014
5:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL: Sham, Messina, Placido, Ayala, Yamauchi

FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Yamauchi


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. PARTICIPATION IN HOST TOWN PROGRAM FOR THE 2015 SPECIAL OLYMPICS
WORLD GAMES F2M14-16, M2M14-132

Staff requests that the City Council approve the Citys participation in the Host Town
Program as Co-Host City for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles.
The City of Los Angeles is hosting the Special Olympics World Games in J uly 2015. For
the three days preceding the Opening Ceremony, up to 100 towns and cities across
Southern California will host delegations from around the world. Host Towns provide a
place for a delegation to practice and rest before the Games as well as provide the
athletes with an opportunity to participate in social and cultural activities that are unique
to the Host City.

Recommended Action: City Council approve the Citys participation as a Co-Host
City for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles. (M2M14-132)


CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 2 5)

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.

2. ACCEPT DONATION: SAN GABRIEL VALLEY NEW GENERATION ROTARY CLUB
F2M14-12, M2M14-131

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Staff requests that the City Council accept a gift of $162 from the San Gabriel Valley
New Generation Rotary Club to support the Alhambra Civic Center Library book
collection. Funds donated by the New Generation Rotary Club will be used to purchase
books for the Library that promote life-long learning.

Recommended Action: City Council accept with gratitude the gift of $162 from the
San Gabriel Valley New Generation Rotary Club; instruct the Director of Finance to
amend the Librarys services budget accordingly; and direct the City Clerk to send a
copy of the resolution accepting the donation to the San Gabriel Valley New Generation
Rotary Club. (M2M14-131)


3. NIB: GRANADA PARK GYM REHABILITATION PROJECT F2M14-49, N2M14-138

Staff requests that the City Council authorize a Notice Inviting Bids for the Granada Park
Gym Rehabilitation Project. The Granada gym floor and basketball facilities were
removed several years ago and without proper flooring, staff has been unable to utilize
the full potential of the facility. Plans and specifications are being prepared to rehabilitate
the gymnasium which includes painting, roofing, flooring, basketball courts, additional
lighting and HVAC.

Recommended Action: City Council authorize the circulation of a Notice Inviting
Bids for the Granada Park Gymnasium Rehabilitation Project, with bids due no later than
10:30 a.m. on November 13, 2014 and opened publicly at 11:00 a.m. the same day.


4. PERSONNEL ACTIONS F2M14-2

Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth
in that certain Personnel Actions document dated October 13, 2014 showing the various
appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.


5. DEMANDS - F2M14-1

Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List
(158110 thru 158287) in the amount of $1,879,017.59 for the period ending September
18, 2014; Final Check List (158293 thru 158293) in the amount of $124,299.06 for the
period ending September 24, 2014 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of
$1,383,934.81 for the week ending September 19, 2014; Final Check List (158288 thru
158471) in the amount of $818,739.05 for the period ending September 25, 2014 and
Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,432,862.67 for the week ending
September 26, 2014; Final Check List (158472 thru 158612) in the amount of
$847,974.92 for the period ending October 2, 2014; and, Final Check List (158614 thru
158684) in the amount of $27,088.87 for the period ending October 3, 2014.


ORDINANCES SECOND READING

6. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE
YOUTH COMMISSION F2M14-16, F2M1-103, O2M14-4663
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Staff requests that the City Council consider second reading and adoption of an
ordinance that will amend sections 2.30.030B(1), 2.30.030B(2) and 2.30.040 of the
Alhambra Municipal Code pertaining to the Youth Commission. The ordinance will
facilitate the combination of the Youth Commission with the Library Teen Advisory
Board and add the Library Director as an ex officio nonvoting member of the Youth
Commission.

Recommended Action: City Council direct the City Attorney to give second reading
by title only to the following ordinance entitled:

Ordinance No. O2M14-4663: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City
Council amending Sections 2.30.030B(1), 2.30.030B(2) and
2.30.040 of the Alhambra Municipal Code to provide that each
Council Member shall appoint three members to the Youth
Commission, and for the addition of the Library Director as an ex
officio nonvoting member

after which the Council, by motion, may adopt Ordinance No. O2M14-4663.


7. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING
FILMING OF COMMERCIAL MOTION PICTURES AND OTHER
PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING ACTIVITIES F2M14-16, F2M4-74, O2M14-4664

Staff requests that the City Council consider second reading and adoption of an
ordinance that will encourage filming in Alhambra by amending sections of Chapter 5.41
of the Alhambra Municipal Code regulating filming of commercial motion pictures and
other photography/filming activities.

Recommended Action: City Council direct the City Attorney to give second reading
by title only to the following ordinance entitled:

Ordinance No. O2M14-4664: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City
Council, amending Sections of Chapter 5.41 of the Alhambra
Municipal Code regulating filming of commercial motion pictures
and other photography/filming activities

after which the Council, by motion, may adopt Ordinance No. O2M14-4664.


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 J anuary 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.

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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) F2M14-7

Each Councilmember at his discretion may address the Council and public on matters of general
information and/or concern, including announcements and future agenda items.


CLOSED SESSION & CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT re SAME - F2M14-14

The City Council will move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown
Act (Government Code Sec. 54950, et seq.) for the purposes of conferring with the Citys Real
Property Negotiator, and/or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and/or existing
litigation, and/or discussing matters covered under Government Code Section 54957
(Personnel), and/or conferring with the Citys Labor Negotiators as follows; provided, however,
prior to so moving into closed session, the City Attorney shall make any announcements
required by the Brown Act pertaining to such closed session matters:

Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Govt. Code Section 54956.8): Donald
Sipple et al. v. City of Alameda et al., LASC Case No. BC462270

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): 2 matters. Initiation of
litigation pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): 1 matter.

Discussion of Personnel Matters (Govt. Code Section 54957): None

Conference with Citys Labor Negotiator (Govt. Code Section 54957.6):
Richard Bacio, Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director, re Management
Employees, Alhambra Police Miscellaneous Association, Alhambra Police
Officers Association, Alhambra Police Management Association, Alhambra Fire
Fighters Association, and the Alhambra City Employees Association.


RECONVENE & CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: In the event the City Council move 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.


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NOTE: This evening's meeting will be followed at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the
Alhambra City Hall by the ALHAMBRA BEAUTIFUL AWARDS PRESENTATION CEREMONY.
As this is a ceremonial event, no formal minutes will be prepared, although the ceremony will be
recorded on both digital audio and DVD.

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8. COMMENDATIONS: ALHAMBRA BEAUTIFUL AWARDS F2M14-3, F2M2-93


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Mayor YAMAUCHI, the City Council and the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce,
wish to recognize and commend the 2014 recipients of the ALHAMBRA
BEAUTIFUL AWARD. The winning homeowners have demonstrated a pride of
ownership and excellence in home upkeep and maintenance. Their extraordinary
efforts have helped contribute to the overall appearance of the Citys landscape
which benefits the entire community.

ALHAMBRA BEAUTIFUL AWARD WINNERS

DISTRICT 1

OLGA MORETTI
458 North Almansor Street

JOE & KAREN BLAYLOCK
625 North Cordova Street

DISTRICT 2

AMADA & HIROSHI OKAZAKI
924 South Sierra Vista Avenue

EDWARD & SOPHIA FITKOWSKI
1133 South Valencia Street

DISTRICT 3

JUN LUGUE & AARON TANAKA
428 North Olive Avenue

RAUL & HARMONY MARTINEZ
800 North Marguerita Avenue

DISTRICT 4

PC ELAND REALTY LLC
1709 South Olive Avenue

MARGARITA H. VALLES
1712 South Olive Avenue

DISTRICT 5

GORDON MILOSEVIC & MILDRED SEGURA
3008 Glenridge Avenue

DAVID & ROZANNE CHILD
200 Winchester Avenue
ALHAMBRA BEAUTIFUL AMBASSADORS


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RICKY HERNANDEZ
LARRY PHAM
SAM YUE
PHOEBE LEW
CECILIA GARCIA
RICHARD JONES


ADJOURNMENT: The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Alhambra City Council will be
held on Monday, October 27, 2014 at 5:30 p.m., in the Alhambra City Hall Council Chambers,
111 South First Street, Alhambra, California.


N O T I C E

Agenda Items: Copies of the staff reports or other written documentation relating to the items
listed on this agenda are on file with the City Clerk in Alhambra City Hall, located at 111 South
First Street, Alhambra, California, and are available for inspection during regular office hours,
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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
Alhambras 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

October 16, 2014
The Great Californi a Shakeout - Earthquake Drill
City-wide
10:16 a.m.

October 18, 2014
Alhambra Recycl es Event
Granada Park
2000 West Hellman Avenue
8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

October 25, 2014


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Alhambra Chamber of Commerce's Hallowscream Event
Renaissance Plaza,
Northeast corner of Main Street and Garfield Avenue
9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.