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CITY OF ALHAMBRA NOTICE OF JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ALHAMBRA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ALHAMBRA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CORPORATION ‘ALHAMBRA PARKING AUTHORITY ALHAMBRA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE CORPORATION ‘SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER ALHAMBRA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ALHAMBRA FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY (Notice No. NaM18-68) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a joint special meeting of the Alhambra Public Financing ‘Authority, Alhambra Capital Improvements Corporation, Alhambra Parking Authority, Alhambra Economie Development Corporation, Golf Caurse Clubhouse Corporation, Successor Agency to the Former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency and Alhambra Facities Financing Authority wil 'bs hele in conjunction with the regular meeting of the Alnambra Cty Council on Monday, June 25, 2018, commencing at 5:30 pm. in the Council Chambers of Alhambra City Hail, 111 South First Street, Alhambra, California, pursuent lo the order of the Mayor of tho City of ‘Alhambra, the Chairman of the Alhambra Public Financing Authority, the Chairman of the ‘Alnambra Capital improvements Corgoraton, the Chairman of the Alhambra Parking Author, the Chaieman of the Alhambra Economic Development Corporation, the Chairman of the Gott Course Ciubhouse Corporation, the Chalrman of the Sucsessor Agency tothe Former AUhambra Redevelopment Agency, the Chaiman of the Alhambra Facies Financing Authority, the ‘Alhambra City Charter, the Alhambra Municipal Code, and Section 54958 of the Government Code ofthe State of California ‘An agenda of euch special meating is altached hereto incorporated herein by reference and ‘made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein LAUREN MYLES, CMC CITY CLERK Dated June 22, 2018 Notice No, NZM18-69 CITY OF ALHAMBRA AGENDA ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL ALHAMBRA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ALHAMBRA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CORPORATION ‘ALHAMBRA PARKING AUTHORITY ALHAMBRA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE CORPORATION. ‘SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER ALHAMBRA, cenear REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ‘Sun Gabel Vatey ALHAMBRA FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY ‘JUNE 26, 2018 ISSION STATEMENT. The City of Alhambra Is dedicated to responsive, creative leadership and quality services, ensuring desirable neighborhoods and a supportive business environment, while being sensiive tothe» dversity of our community. VISION STATEMENT. The City of Alhambra shall be the premier famly-orinted and economically prosperous ‘community in the San Gabriel Valley. ‘Addressing the Counclt- Secon 204210 of he Alhambra Muncpal Code estalshs the procedures for ‘Sates ne Gouna Any person wishing to edocs the Count dor the mesg must compet a Speaker FRequct Grd end aut tthe ly Clee ‘nen calles upon by the Mayor, sleste step to he pam and give your name, address and ganization or ther ary you epson fan, Fan aus tone of oe forte rear, Remar te uaa to 8 mits, ‘Al remarks shal be aes othe Counc as aby an nolo ary menbertheret. No person, ener than the ‘Sourcl andthe person Maing the for, eal be pamitod to eta ia any escusion, eer dec or trough 8 tromber ef he Counc, wast the perieson ofthe Mayor No gueson shat be eoked Counctperson except ‘trough the Mayor, Standards of Decorum: Aay person making persana,lngertnert or slanderous remake or who shal become bostorous while addressing tha Counc shal be ort, by he Mayer, bare am the meeting. Enforcement of Dacorum: The Chie of Plc, ots asgnce, ha be Sergantat-Ams ofthe Cound mestings {ihe Sergeant at-Arme sat ery out orders and instars lv by the Mayr forthe pupose of mairtaning ordre ceca atthe Counc mectng ‘Persons Authorized to be Within Ral No person, excopt Cy ofl, ther representatives, asd newspaper ‘potas shat be pomnted wit the alin fan ethe CounelChambewinautthe expres consent ofthe Counc “Agenda Tracking Numbers: Nt uber std in bod arth he ofeach Agenda tam re Cty Cle acting ‘nner thet ae red or fing and each purpcos. 62518 AGENDA Regular Meeting ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL aN Joint special Mooting [ALHAMBRA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY [ALHAMBRA CAPITAL INPROVENENTS CORPORATION ALHAMBRA PARKING AUTHORITY. [ALNaMARA ECONOWIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 6 GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE CORPORATION ied SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER ALHAMBRA San Gabriel Valley REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY [ALHAMBRA FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY City Counci Chambers “11 South Fist Strest “lune 25,2018 5:30 pm. COUNCIL: Maloney PFA BOARD, ‘Sham, Messina, Mea, Ayala, Maloney AGIC BOARD: Sham, Messina, Mejia, yea, Maloney ‘APA BOARD: ‘Sham, Messina, Moja, Ayala, Maloney EDC BOARD: ‘Sham, Messina, Meja, Ayala, Maloney Goo CORP. ‘Sham, Messina, Maja, Ayala, Maloney ‘SUCCESSOR AGENCY: ‘Sham, Messina, Maloney, Ayala, Mejia AFFABOARD; Sham, Messina, Mejia, Ayal, Maloney FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Maloney ITY CLERK REPORT - NOTICE NO. N2N18:69 “The City Clerk hereby reports that she duly gave notice ofthe Joint Special Meeting ofthe Alhambra Publ Financing Authority, Alhambra Capital Improvements Corporation, Alhambra. Parking ‘Authonty, Alhambra Economic Development Corporation, Golf Course Clubhouse Corporation, Alhambra Facies Financhg Authonty and Successor Agency to the Former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency t0 be held this evening In conjunction with the regular meeting of the ‘arnt Gly Ctxnral puruant to the onder to the Mayor end the Chaltpersone of the PFA, ACIC, APA, EDC, G6C Corp., AFFA and Successor Agenoy to the former Alhambra Redevelopment ‘Agency in accordance with Section 54056 of the Goverment Code ofthe State of Calfomia, READING OF ORDINANGE TITLES, ‘Goverment Code Section 26994 raqures that all ocinances be read in fll prior to City Counc taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance tite on the Council agenda, Counc may ‘dotermine that te tite has been read 625-18 Recommended Action: By motion, determine that the tis to all ordinances which appear on this publle agenda have been read, end waive furter reading, PRESENTATIONS, 1 ‘SEISMIC ISSUES FACING THE CITY AND THE REGION ~ F2N18-16 Dr. Lucy Jones wil present information about how @ large earthquake will affect the City, ‘what isa risk, and what the Cy can do to miigate the Impact. This presentation is part of a project led by SCAG to support cities in addressing seismic risk to protect our Fegional economy in the face of severe disruption. Dr. Jones is the Founder and Chiet Scientist of the Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Scienoe and Society, whose mission is to foster the understanding and application of scentife information in the creation of more resilient communities. Recommended Action: Council receive and order filed the information report. ‘CREATION OF THE ALHAMBRA FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY — 2418-43, R2M18-26, APA R2M18-1, AFFA R2M16-1 Staff requests thatthe Cily Council, Alhambra Parking Authority and Alhambra Facilities Financing Authority adopt resolutions to create and define the Alhambra Facilities Financing Authorty. As a result of Assembly Bil 1X26, the Alhambra Redevelopment ‘Agency was dissolved in January 2012. Because of his, the Alhambca Public Financing ‘Author Is ne longer able to assist the Cy n a bond issuance. The City, now desires to form a new JPA. the Ahambra Facities Financing Authority between the City of ‘Alhambra and Alhambra Parking Authorty. The AlRambra Parking Authority wil replace the Redevelopment Agenay. This new authority wil replace the former authority and vil bo essential to faciitate the City’s lease fnancings, certificates of participation and the issuance of revenue bonds to Finance future City public projects, such as the wastewater Improvements projects Recommended Actions: The City Council, Alhambra Parking Authority and ‘Alhambra Facities Financing Authory, by three separate motions, take the folowing actions 4) City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M18-26 entitled: A Resolution ofthe City ‘Council of the Cty of Alhambra authorizing the creation of the Albarmbra Facilities Financing Authority and certain other matters pertaining thereto 2) Alhambra Parking Authority adopt Resolution No. APA R2M18-1 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra Parking Authonty authorizing the creation of the ‘Alambre Facies Financing Authority and certain other matters pertaining thereto 3) Alhamira Facies Financing Authorty Chairperson shall call the meeting of the ‘Alhambra Facilties Financing Authotty meeting to order, acknowledge the 625-18 members of the Authority Board present, and then the Alhambra Facities Financing Authority Board adopt Resolution No. AFFA R2M18-1 enied: A Resolution of the Alhambra Facities Financing Authority approving and adopting Bylaws and authorizing cortain other actions in connection therewith CLOSED SESSION & CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT re SAME - F2M18-14 The Cly CouncliPFA Board/ACIC Boerd/APA Board/EDC Board/GCC Corp Successor Agency to the Former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency/AFFA Board will move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Goverment Code See. 54850, ef seq) for the purposes ‘of conferring vith the Ciy’s Real Property Negotiator, andlor conferring with the Clty Atomney on potential andlor existing tigation, andior discussing matters covered under Government Code Section £4957 (Personnel), andlor conferring wih the Ciy’s Labor Negotiators as fellows; provided, however, prior to go moving Into closed session, the City Atorney shall make any announcements required by te Brawn Act pertaining to such cosed session matters: Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Govt. Code Section 54956.8): Propery: 1001 South Sirtn Steet (Moor Fie); Negotiating pares: Cily Manager and alnambra Unies School Dist: Under Negotiation: Insttuction to negotiators ‘wll concer price, tems of payment or both Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Section '54956.9(4\(1): None Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to liugaion pursuant to Govt. Code Section §6958.0(0)2). 1 mater. Inilation of gation pursuant to Govt. Code Section S4986.9()(4). 1 mater, Discussion of Personnel Matters (Govt. Code Section 54967): None Conference with City's Labor Negotiator (Govt. Code Section 54987.6): Theresa St Peter, Inter Diector of Human Resources re: Alhambra Police Management ‘Assocation RECONVENE & CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: In the event tho City Council moves into @ closed session, the Cily CouncllPFA BoardiACIC BoardiAPA BoardiEDC Board/GCt Corp /Sucoessor Agency to the Former Alhambra Redevelopment AgencylAFFA Board shall reconvene at 7:00 p.m. anc the City Attorney shall report upon the closed session if required CEREMONIAL AYSO REGION 60 U-12 GIRLS’ SOCCER TEAM: 2018 SPRING CUP BOWL ‘CHAMPIONS ~ F2M183 Mayor Maloney and the Alhamira Cty Council, on behalf ofthe citizens of Alhambra, wish to congratulate and commend the membars of the AYSO Region 60 U12 Girt’ soccer team for their victory in the Area 1C 2018 Spring Cup Bow! Championship game. The team is lo be commended for accomplishing their goal to reach the finals and their 5 625-18 perseverance in pursuing their championship victory during the game. The City Counci Is also proud of the team for representing the City of Alhambra and AYSO Region 60. Mayor Malanay will present the commendations to members of the U12 Gi's 2018 ‘Spring Cup Bow! championship team, FRANCESCA ARTILES ‘ABIGAIL NAVARRO. FLAYNA GARCIA (GIA GUTIERREZ ARWAHAMIMAD ADDISON BASALLO MEGAN LY GGIANNINA NUYENS “JULISSA PENA ‘SADEEL QWAIDER NATALIA ROSALES ‘ANYA SHAFER (COACH FRED VASQUEZ ASSISTANT COACH HANH LY ASSISTANT COACH EDDIE GARCIA PUBLIC HEARINGS 4, ADOPTION OF 2018-2019 BUDGET AND 2018-2019 APPROPRIATION LIMIT — Faw 47, N2N18-62, R2M18-19, R2M18-20, M2M18-1000 “This isthe time and place set by Notice No. N2M18-62 forthe City Council to hold & public hearing to consider the following A 625-18 FY 2018-2019 Budget: The adoption of the Annual Budget for the City of ‘Alhambra, the Go Course Clubhouse Corporation, Alhambra Capital Improversents Corporation, Alhambra Parking Authority,’ Alhambra Economic Davelepment Corporation and the Alhambra Pubic Financing Authority for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019 as well as the Capital Improvement Pian for fiscal years 2018-2019 through 2022-2023, as more fully discussed in the June 26, 2018 report ofthe Director of Finance on fle in the City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: Alter recelving pubic testimony, the Mayor should lose the public hearing and the City Counel chould adapt Resolution No. R2W48-19 eniiled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving the Budget of the City of Alhambra, Golf Course Clubhouse Corporation, Alhambra Capital Improvements Corporation, Alhambra Parking Authority, Alhambra Economic Development Corporation and the Alhambra Public Financing Author for the 2018-19 Fiscal Year and the Capital Improvements Plan for the 2018-19 through 2022-23 Fiscal Years FY 2018-2019 Budget: The adoption of the Annual Budget for those portions of the Budget pertaining to the Alhambra Captal Improvements Corporation ‘Ahambra.Puble Financing Authorly, Alhambra Parking Authorly, Alhambra 625-18 Economie Development Corporation, Successor Agency to the Former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency and Golf Course Clubhouse Corporation, Recommended Action: After receiving public testimony, the Mayor should close the puble hearing and the Alhambra Capital Improvements Corporation, ‘Alhambra ‘Public Financing Author, Alhambra Parking Authority, Alnambra Economie Development Corporation, Successor Agency to the Former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency, and Golf Couree Clubhouee Corporation adopt Joint Minuto Order No. M2N18-1000 as follows: RESOLVED by the Alnambra Capital Improvements Corporation, ‘Alhambra Pubic Financing Authority, Alhambra Parking Authority ‘Alhambra Economic Development Corporation and Gof Course (Clubhouse Corporation that this Alhambra Capital Improvements Corporation, Alnamibra Public Financing Authority, Alhambra Parking Authorly, Alhambra Economic Development Corporation, Successor Agency to the Former Alhambra Redevelopment ‘Agency and Goff Course Clubhouse Corporation jointly and ‘severally hereby approve thelr respective portions of the Fiscal ‘Year 2018-2019 Budget FY 2018-2019 Appropriation Limit: Proposition Xill 8 (Gann Initative) prohibits local agencies from exceeding their 1978-79 fiscal year appropriations ater allowing for cost-of-living (CPI) and population changes which are certified by the ‘State Department of Finance, Proposition 111 allows the City to adjust its annual limits forte folowing factors, subject to approval by the City Counel: 2) Either the California Per Capita Income or the percentage change in loca ‘assessment roll from the preceding year due to the addition of local ronresidertial onstruction in the City, b) Either the City’s own population growth or the population growth of the entire county. Government Code Section 7810 requires agencies to adopt a resolution each year disclosing their appropriation limit. In accoréance with Proposition 111, the City i required to conduct a review of their appropriations limit during the anual financial audit, For fiscal year 2016-2017, the City’s appropriation limit was reviewed by our auditors, White, Nelson, Diehl, Evans & Company. LLP. and ‘determined to be properly calculated. The calculations in computing the City of ‘Alhambra's appropriation limit for the 2018-2019 fiscal year are on fle in the Finance Department. The appropriation limit for the 2018-19 fiscal year is ‘$14,465,201 and the applicable appropriations subject to this limitation is $51,444,924. Therefore, the City is favorably under the appropriations it by 383.020.277, Recommended Action: _Atter receiving public testimony, the Mayor should close the public hearing and the City Counc should adopt Resolution No. R2M48-20 ented: A Resolution of the Allambra City Council establishing the Appropriation Limit for FY 2018-2018 and approving the annual adjustment factors used in the calculation thereof and, approve the annual adjustment factors (per capita income change +3.67% and City population change +0.51%) Used in the calculation ofthe appropriation limit APPROVAL OF A TREE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 23 (ZONING) OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE ~ F2Mt7-64, N2M18.64, O2M18- an “Tis i the time and place set by Notice No. N2N18-64 for the Alhambra City Counci to hold @ public hearing to consider the approval a citywide Tree Preservation Ordinance amending Chapter 23.87 of Tie 23 (Zoning) of the Alhambra Municipal Code. Although the City has existing standards for tee protection and preservation on public property and in the pubic rghtot-way, the proposed ordinance extends similar protections £0 Divate property trees by providing guidance and standards for tree removal based on Se and species. The proposed ordinance wil also protect oaks and native troes fram being removed or damaged except under specified exceptions outlined inthe ordinance. ‘The ordinance also contains a list of trees deemed “Calfornia Natives’ by definition for purpose of classifying the trees protected by the ordinance. The ordinance wil apply to fl protected trees on all private parcels, except in the rear and side yards of single family residential dwellings of R-1 and R-2 zone districts, whether vacant, undeveloped, in the process of development or developed. In the R-1 and R-2 zones the ordinance will only apoly to the front yard setback of the private property. General exceptions Include trees that are deemed a hazard, either due to their location creating a visual barrier to traffic safety or due to a natural disaster or emergency situation, Other ‘exceptions include the removal of trees in order to pursue a public ilies or public Works related project, routine trimming and pruning, and a categorical exemption for fruit and certain palm irees, Recommended Action: After cecelving public testimony, the Mayor should close the publle hearing and the City Counell should direct the Cty Attorney to give frst reading by thle only tothe folowing. ordinance entitled Ordinance No. 02M18-4737: An Ordinance of the City Council of the ity of Alhambra Califomia, Amending Title 23 (Zoning) ofthe Alhambra Municipal Code, Chapter 23.87 regarding Tree Preservation City Wide \which ordinance shall retum for @ second reading and adoption at the next City Council meeting. PRESENTATION 6. PLAN TO PREVENT AND COMBAT HOMELESSNESS — COUNTY GRANT ~ F248. 20, MaM18-83 (On June 43, 2017, the County of Los Angelos Board of Supervisors approved Measure H funding allocations in support ofthe County's Homeless inate strategies to prevent ‘and combat homelessness. The County Board of Supervisors also allocated one-time funding for individual cities to develop a plan to adéress homelessness in theit ' 625-18 respective cites. The City entered into an agreement with San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) to select a consultant to work with cities in the region and ‘administer the planning grant. During March and May of 2018, LeSar Development Consultants, the planning grant consultants selected by the SGVCOG, facitated 2 series of community meetings with various stakeholders, community members, homeless service providers, residents, businesses, law enforcement and City slaff to discuss Issues, challenges ‘and concams with homelessness in the City as well as potential etrateglee to address the situation. Goals in the Plan include continuing ta ‘explore innovative housing solutions; coordinate with regional partners on homelessness plan implementation; expand access to workforce development and employment programs; continuing to provide community education and resources; and, continuing ‘current engagement actives and links to crisis response system. Recommended Action: City Council approve the City Homelessness Plan as ‘outined in the Assistant City Managers report dated June 25, 2018; authorize the ‘submital of the Pian to the County of Los Angeles; authorze staff io explore applying for Adeitional funding to support the Homelessness Plan implementation, and, direct staff to Undertake the steps necessary to finalize Counci's action. (M2M18-83) CONSENT AGENDA. (Item Nos. 7 - 38) All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and ‘wil be enacted by one mation unless a ciizen oF Council member requests otherwise; in which cate, the item will be removed for separate consideration. 7. FY 2018-2019 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY ~ F212-60, M2M18-76 ‘The City Counel annually adopts a formal Investment Policy pursuant to Government Code Section 53846(a)(2) whicn serves as @ guide for the Treasurer to determine what types of investments, terms, and amounts are appropriate forthe Cyto invest dle cash throughout the fiscal year. Consequently, staff i requesting City Councit approval of 8 Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, Recommended Action: City Council approve that certain Investment Policy document for the City of Alhambra entiled, City of Alhambra Statement of investment Policy - Fisoal Year 2018.2019, on fie in the City Clerk's Office as F2M2-50 and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forth hersin, ‘which document supersedes and replaces thal certain document entitled City of ‘ihambra. Statement of Investment Policy = Fiscal Year 2017-2018; and, authorize the Director of Finance to take any and all aeons necessary to implement said Investment Poley. (M2M18-76) RESOLUTION: SUPPORT THE CHINESE AMERICAN WORLD WAR Il VETERANS CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL ACT - F2M18-16, R2M18-26 (On May 4, 2017, the United States Senate and House of Representalives introduced bis H.R. 2358 and S. 1050 collectively to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American Veterans of Werld War Il These bills aim to recognize the 625-18 10, ‘contributions made by approximately 20,000 Chinese American veterans who served in the US. Armed Forees during the war, despite having fewer than 120,000 Chinese “Americans living inthe county at thal time, These bill wil also honor their service to our country by bestowing the Congressional Gols Medal, which is one ofthe nation’s highest ivilan awards, to the entre group of veterans. Therefore, staff requests that the City Counei adopt a resolution in support of the Chinese American World War i Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M18-26 ented: ‘A Resolution of the Alhambra Cily Council in support of the Chiieso American World Wari Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act RESOLUTION: RESCINDING RESOLUTION R2N17-9 AND PRIOR APPROVALS FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 875 SOUTH FREMONT AVENUE AND 1111 ‘SOUTH FREMONT AVENUE ~ F2N13-16, F2M17-23, R2M18.47 n February 27, 2017 the City Counell adopted Resolution R2M17-9, which approved a mitigation monitoring and reporting program, mitigated negative deciaration, Tentative ‘Tract Map 1774223 and Industial Planned Development Permit IP-16-49 (collectively, the “Project. The Project included @ Lowe's Home improvement Center, a8 well as ‘office and parking uses on propery located between Fremont Avenue and Meridian, just north of Mission Road. The Project was challenged in @lawsul. During the pendency of the lawsuit, Lowe's withdrow its intent to participate inthe Project. The Project applicant, South Meridian, LLC, has determined not to proceed with any portion ofthe Project, and thas asked that the City Council rescind its prior approval of the Project to facitate dismissal ofthe lawault Recommended Action: City Councl adopt Resolution No. R2M18-17 entiled: A Resolution of the Cily Counel of the City of Alhambra rescinding Resolution R2M17-29, the February 27, 2017 prior approval of the Mitigation Monforing and Reporting Program, Miligated Negative Declaration, Tentative Tract Map 1774223 and Industrial Planned Development Permit IP-16-49 NOTICE OF COMPLETION: REPLACEMENT OF THE PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) FOR THE ION EXCHANGE VESSELS AT THE GROUND WATER TREATMENT PLANT - F2M17-6B, C2N17-66, M2M18-77 (On November 13, 2017, the City Counel awarded a contract to SCADA Integration Ino. {or the Replacement ofthe Programmable Logic Controller fr the lon Exchange Vessels atthe Grouné Water Treatment Plant Project. This project has been inspected by staff and all work has been completed in accordance with the City requirements and specifications. As such it would be appropriate for the Cty Counc fo accept this project {5 complete and instruc the Ciy Clerk 10 fie a Notice of Completion withthe County of Les Angeles Recorder's Office. Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of SCADA Integration Inc. for the Replacement ofthe Programmable Logic Controller forthe lon Exchange Vessels at the Ground Water Treatment Project in the amount of $78,760 as complete; direct the 6-25-18 "1 2B, City Clerk to fle a Natice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation instruct the Finance Director to release the five percent retention 35 days from the date (of recordation f no lene are fled; and, diect staf to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council's action. (M2M18-77) CONTRACT EXTENSION: UTILITY BILLING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE - 98-50, F2M16-40, C2M16-51, M2M18-78 “The Utities Department uses Accela Inc. (formerly Springbrook) operating software for the utity biling of water, sewer, and trash. The annual maintenance contract ensures thatthe system is updated and functioning properly to maintain accurate biling records. ‘The term of the orginal agreement was July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 with two additional ‘one-year options, This will be the second and final contract extension for service through ‘June 30, 2018 Recommended Action: City Council approve a one year contract extension, ‘subject to final language approval the City Manager and City Attomey, by and between the City of Alhambra and Accela Ine. for the annual maintenance of the uly biling system, in an amount not to exceed $56,328.89; and, drect staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Councis action. (M2M18-78) AWARD CONTRACT: HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM FOR FY 201: F2M6-94, C2M18-20, M2M18-79 2019 - Staff i requesting the City Council approve an agreement with YWCA Intervale Senior Services 0 continue to provide the Home Delivered Meals Program for Alhambra Fesidents who are homebound and over sixty years of age. The City of Alnambra’s homebound senior residents benefit greatly from this program as it assists seniors to remain independent as long as i is safely possioe, The Home Delvered Meal program is part of the HUD Annual Acton Plan under Public Services. City Councll approved the 2018-19 fiscal year HUD Annual Action Plan at the May 14, 2018 meeting Recommended Action: City Councl award a performance-based contract, subject te final language approval by the City Manager and City Altomey, to YWCA intervale Senior Services in an amount not to exceed $20,000 to continue Alnambra's Home Delivered Meals Program; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Counci's action. (MaM18-79) CONTRACT EXTENSION: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE CITY'S SCADA ‘SYSTEM FOR SEWER AND WATER — F2M9-80, C2M16-49, M2M18-80 ‘Staff requests that the City Council approve a one year contract extension with SCADA Integration inc. for the maintenance and repair of the Ciy’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) for the sewer and water systems. In 2018, SCADA Integrations Ine, wats awarded a one year contract (C2M16-49) with an option fo extend their services for tivee additonal one year terms, Staff has been satisfied with the 625-18 14, 15 16. performance of SCADA Integrations Inc. and recommends offering the second year of the contract extension, Recommended Action: City Council approve a one year contract extension, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attomey, by and between the City of Altambra and SCADA Integration Inc, for the maintenance and repair of the City’s SCADA System for the sewer and water systems, in an amount not {o exceed $70,000; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary tn finalza Couneis action. (M2M18-80) CONTRACT EXTENSION: OVERSIGHT OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL GOLF ‘COURSE F2M13-49, C2M14-36, M2M18.81 The City has contracted with Goltisz for golf course maintenance to provide oversight, report and make recommendations to the City for improved goff course conditioning and Playabilty. Staff believes that Goff Wisz Inc. willbe able to continue to provide the on- Ste daily management that 1s requited to assist the Alhambra Golf Course and ‘surrounding facilites in achieving ther fulest potential. Te term of the contract isto be for twelve months starting July 1, 2018 and terminating on June 30, 2019, and the amount is unchanged from last year Recommended Action: City Council approve a one year contract extension, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attomey, by and between the City of Alnambra and Golf Wisz Ine. for the oversight of the Alhambra Municipal Gof Course Maintenance Cantrac in an amount not io exceed $120,000; and, rect staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Counci’s action. (M2M18-84) CONTRACT AMENDMENT: COMPUTER SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, INC. - F98-22, C98.6, M2M18-82 Staff requests that City Council authorize the fourth amendment to the Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Technology Systems, Inc. (TSI). The services provided by TSI allow the City to maintain, upgrade, and implement computers & related equipment, the City network, and the EDEN Financial & Accela (formerly ‘Springbrook)utlty systems, TSI is proposing o continue current services atthe current rates duting the 2018-2019 fiscal yea. Recommended Action: City Council approve that certain Fourth Amendment to the ‘Amended and Restated Agreement wilh Technology Systems, Inc. for computer ‘support services in an amount net to exceed $260,620 for FY 2018-19, @ copy of which ‘Amendment is on fie in the Cy Clerks Office ‘as Contract No, C98-8 and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein; and, direct staf to undertake the steps necessary fo finalize Couns action. (Mzm13-82) CONTRACT EXTENSION: PROFESSIONAL TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR ALHAMBRA GOLF COURSE AND VARIOUS CITY SITES ~ F2M9.67, C2M9-20, m2wis-64 16 7. 18, Staff requests that the City Council award 2 two year contact extension to West Coast ‘Arborist Ine. (C2M9-30) for Professional Tree Maintenance Services at the Alhambra Golf Course, Almansor Court and Alhambra Parks. In September 2009 West Coast ‘Arborist Ine. (WCA) was awarded a contrac for professional tee maintonance for the ‘Alhambra Golf Course, Almansor Court and Alhambra Parks after being declared the lowest responsible bidder, Staff has been satisfied with the quality of service provided by WCA and, in accordance with Alnambra Municipal Code Section 3.38.050, recommends extending the contract with rates that have ean incraabad 31 5% in arsay to adequately recover Increased labor costs due to the reclassification of tree trimmers by the State's Department of Industrial Relations, The term of the contract isto be for ‘twenty four months stating July 1, 2018 and terminating on June 30, 2020, Recommended Action: City Council approve a two year contract extension ‘subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and West Coast Arborist for professional tree maintenance services, in an amount not to exceed $50,680; and, direct staff to Undertake the stepe necessary to finalize Counci's action. (M2M18-84) APPROVE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS - F2M18-44, M2M18-85 ‘At the May 29, 2018 Council meeting, the City Council reorganized and the offices of Mayor and Vice Mayor were rotated, After each reorganization of the Counc, staff submits @ list of the City Counci’s appointments to extemal boards/commissions for approval to ensure the appointments stay current and to ensure that any adjustments ‘are made, if needed. Recommended Action: City Councl approve the current City Council appointments to various external boards/commissions as outlined in the City Clerk's June 26, 2018 report; and, ditect staff to undertake the steps necessary (o finalize Counci’s action. (218-85) REJECT PROPOSALS & REAUTHORIZE RFP: PHOTOCOPY MACHINES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ~ F2M18-68, RFP2M18.2, RFP2M18-10, M2M18-86 (On January 22, 2018, the Police Department recelved authorization from the City CCounci fo soit proposals (RFP2M18-2) forthe lease of four photocopy machines to be used by the Polee Department, On Api 18, 2016, the City Cietk received 6 proposals. Information Technology staff reviewed the six proposals that were recelved. Five of the proposals were determined to nat be in compliance wth the specications and one proposal was In compliance, but exceeded the budget for this service. Therefore, stall Fequests that the City Council reject the proposals received and authorize staff to recirculate @ Request for Proposals for the Police Department’ lease of four photocopy machines. Recommended Action: City Council reject the proposals that were received in response to RFP2M16-2; authorize eff to solicit new proposals for the lease of four photocopy machines for use by the Police Department (RFP2M-10), and, direct stat to undertake the steps necessary to finalze Counci's acon. (M2M18-86) 6-25-18 19, 20. 2. AMEND MOU: SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM - F2M-66, C2M1-75, wzmi8-87 Staff requests that the City Councll approve an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) withthe Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD) for the Schoo! Resource Officer Program. The City Council and AUSD Board recently approved an MOU effective until August 7, 2018, Approving the Amendment to the MOU wil provide Sohosl Rovouroe Officer eorvioee to the AUSD consistent withthe student celansar and daly schedule through June 30, 2018. The Amendment also states the AUSD will Teimburse the City for services in an amount of $198,000 annually and reimbursement may be increased if needed. Recommended Action: City Council approve that certain Amendment to ‘Aareement by and between the Alhambra Unified Schoo! Distict and the Cily of ‘Alhambra to continue the Schoo! Resource Oficer Program for fiscal year 2018-2018, @ ‘copy of which Amendment ison file inthe office ofthe Cy Clerk as Contract No. C2Mt 178 and by this reference Incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein. and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Counci's action. (M2M18-87) APPROPRIATION OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDS — F2M17-17, M2M18-88 ‘Staff requests that the City Counc approve the appropriation and allocation of “Traneportation Prop C funds to reimburse the Sower fund for repaving work performed ‘on Valley Boulevard as part of the Utities Department Valley Boulevard Sewer Project ‘as well as to fund the Alhambra Community Transit System and Senior Ride Program ‘and fo amend the FY 2017-18 adopted Budget accordingly. Recommended Action: City Council approve the appropriation of $314,456 from the Transportation Prop C Fund balanca t9 reimburse the Sewer Fund and direct the Finance Director to appropriate $314,456 from the Transportation Prop C Fund to feimburse the Sewer Fund in that amount, amend the FY 2017-18 adopted Budget for the Alhambra Communty Transit System and change the funding allocation for the ‘Alhambra Community Transit System to 100% Transportation Prop C funded: amend the FY 2017-18 adopted Budget for the Senior Ride Program and change the allocation for the Senior Ride Program to be 50% Transportalion Prop A funded and 50% ‘Transportation Prop C funded for FY 2017-18; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to nalize Councis action. (M2M18-88) AUTHORIZATION TO WORK WITH ASSEMBLYMEMBER HOLDEN ON ASSEMBLY BILL 833 STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 710 ~ F2M18-18, MaM18-89, ‘Assembly Bil (AB) 633 has been revised several times, and new amendments were ‘submited this week, Although the City of Alhambra continues to oppose AB $33 as Curtenlly written, staff would like approval from the City Counc to work with ‘Assemblymember Holden on AB533 to ensure removal of the Commitee portion of the Bill language, and specify tems in which the State removing a portion of State Route 710 North from the State Streets and Highways Code would be most advantageous and i 625-18 22, 23 2A, effective forthe City Due tothe delay in the final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), Staff ie requesting authority to work on ABS33 since itis expected to be heard in the State Senate Transportation Committee June 25, 2018. Based upon the Counc adopted legislative platform, and as previously stated, the City is currently opposed to the Bil unless amended, and would oppose ary future 710 legislation detrimental to the City of Alhambra, Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to enter into discussions with ‘Assemblymember Holden regarding Assembly Bil 533 ~ Stale Highway Route 710. (qm2M18-89) AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF CARBON FILTER MEDIA FOR THE GROUND WATER TREATMENT FACILITY ~ F2M9-64, N2M18-41, C2MI8.31, M2M18-90 (On April 23, 2018, the City Councl approved distivution of Notice Inviting Bids for Purchase of Carbon Fiter Media for the Ground Water Treaiment Plant. The City Clerk received two bid with Calgon Corporation being the lowest bid in the amount of $29,950 {for each virgin carbon change out and $19, 164 for each reactivated carbon change out ‘Therefore, staff requests that the City Council award a contract to Calgon Corporation. Recommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Altomey, by and between the City of Alhambra and the Calgon Corporation for the purchase and intalation of carbon fiter mecia atthe ‘Ground Waier Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $300,000; and, direct staf to Undertake the steps necessary to finalze Counci’s action. (M2M18-90) AWARD CONTRACT: COPIERIPRINTER LEASE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT — F2M18-68, C2M18-32, M2M18-91, {As the result of a national competitive bidding process, the Association of Education Purchasing Agency (AEPA) has entered into an exclisive purchasing contract with Konica Minalia; allowing goverment, education and non-profit entities to. take ‘advantage of special pricing, The Fire Department has the opportunity to piggyback on the AEPA bid for Konica Minola devices and Hewlett Packard print devices. Per AMC Section 3.36,080(0)(}, the City is allowed to piggyback onto an existing goverment cenity contract, Therefore, aff requests that the City Councl approve 2 five year lease ‘agreement wih Image IV Systems for copersiprintes forthe Fire Department Recommencled Action: Council approve a five-year lease, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and Cty Attorney, with Image IV Systems for a network copiedpriner, a multifunction copier and six color laser copierfprinters in the ‘amount of $813.83 par month wih a one percent annwal increase, and, direct staff to Undertake the steps necessary to finalize Counci's action. (M2M18-81) [AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF DISPOSABLE MEDICAL SUPPLIES ~ F2M18- 6B, C2M18-33, M2m18-92 625-18 25. 26, 2. Staff requests that the Cy Council award a. contract to Life Assist forthe purchase of ‘isposable medical supplies. The Fire Department has worked with Life Assist for 16 years and is able to offer the best and lowest prices available. Recommended Action: City Council approve a contrac, subject to final language ‘approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, between the City of Alhambra and Life ‘Assit for the purchase of disposable medical supplies covering FY 2018-2019 in the ‘mount of $75000, and, diract staf to undertake tha slaps nanassary to. finalize Councis action, (M2M18-92) CONTRACT AMENDMENT: PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ‘SUPPORT SERVICES ~ F2M3-21, C2M12-21, M2M18-93 ‘Staff requests that the City Council approve a second amendment tothe agreement with Scientia Consuiting Group for Professional Information Technology and Support Services to continue services to the Fite Department for the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018. Recommended Action: Clty Council approve a second amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager ano City Attorney, to Contract No. C2M 2-21 with Scientia Consuting Group for Professional Information Technology and Support Services to continue servis for the Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $365,000: and, direct staf to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Couns action. (manrts'93) FY 2017 URBAN AREA STRATEGIC SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT ~ F2M1-106, C2M18-34, MOMt8-94 ‘As a dosignated Core Gity, the Cily of Los Angeles is eligible for additional funding through the Urban Area Strategic Securty Inilative (UASI) Grant Program that is adminstered by the Deparment of Homeland Securty. In addition to the Core City, individdal cites that are contiguous to the City of Los Angeles are also eligible for funding. The Alhambra Fire Department submitted a grant request for $10,000 to the ‘Approval Authority who administers the UASI Grant Program, and the request was ‘approved, The grant money awarded will be used for Urban Search and Rescue equipment and training, Recommended Action: City Councl take the follow actions: 1) Accept the 2017 LUASI grant in the amount of $10,000; 2) Direct the Director of Finance to amend the City’s 2018-2019 proposed Budget by Increasing the Fie Department revenue by $10,000 in account 101.042393 and appropriating $10,000. in account 401/30.9610,99393; 3) Approve an agreement withthe City of Los Angoles for the FY 2017 UASI Grant and authorize the Fire Chief to sign the Agreement; and, 4) Direct staff {to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council's action. (M2M18-94) RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S MEMBERSHIP_IN THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY FOR INSURANCE SERVICES 6 62648 28. EFFECTIVE JULY 4, 2048 - F2M18-42, R2M18-21, R2M18-22, ROM18-23, R2M18.24, R2M18-25 Staff requests that the City Council adopt soveral resolutions related to the City’s membership in the Calfornia Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) for insurance Services and authorize the Cily Manager to execute any documents necessary to finalize the Citys membership in the CJPIA, Recommended Action: City Councl adopt Resolution No. R2M1-21 entitled: A Resaluion ofthe Cty Council of the City of Alhambra, County of Los Angeles, Caiforia, ‘approving execution ofthe Joint Powers Agreement creating the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority; adopt Resolution No. R2M18-22 entitled: A Resolution ofthe City Council of the Ciy of Alhambra, Calforia, fo authorize and approve pooling of self Insurance through the Excess Liabity Protection Program of the California Joint Powers Insurance Authorty: adopt Resolution No, R2M18-28 entitled: A Resolution ofthe City Counall of the City of Anambra, Calfrnia, to authorize and approve pooling of sal. Insurance through the Excess Workers' Compensation Program of the California Joint Powers insurance Authority, adopt Resolution No. R2NM18-24 entitled: A Resolution of the City Counal of the ily of Alhambra, California, providing workers’ compensation ‘coverage for certain city valuntoers pursuant fo the provisions of Section 2363.5 of the Labor Code; adopt Resolution No. R2M18-25 ented: A Resolution of the City Couneil of the iy of Alhambra establishing a policy that delegates basic fot claim ‘handing of minor claims to the City Altorney, Ciy Manager, and Human Resources Director as authorized by Government Code Section 935.4; and, authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to finalize Couneil's action, APPROVE SIDE LETTERS: FY 2017-2019 MOU'S WITH THE ALHAMBRA FIRE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, ALHAMBRA POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION AND ALHAMBRA POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION ~ F2M18- 2, C2M17-82, C87-16C, C2M11-32, M2M18.95 ‘Staff requests that the City Council approve Side Letters to the FY 2017-2019 Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Fire Department Management Assocation, Alhambra Police Officers’ Association and ‘Alhambra Police Management Association. Recommended Action: City Couneil approve that certain Side Letter Agreement to Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Fire Depariment Management Association July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019, that certain Side Letter Agreement to Memorandum of Understanding between th Cy of Alhambra and the Alhambra Police Officers’ Association Fiscal Years 2017 through 2018, and that certain Side Letter Agreement fo Memorandum of Understanding between the City of ‘Alhambra and the Alhambra Police Management Association July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019, copies of which Side Letters are on file in the Office of the City Clerk as Contract Nos. C2M17-52, C87-16C, C2Mt1-32 respectively, and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereot as though fully sot forth herein; and, direct staff to take the steps necessary lo finalize Councils action. (M2M18-95) 625-18 29, 30, 3H RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA SALARY SCHEDULES AND PAY RATES — F2M18-2, RIM18-18. ‘Staff requests thal the City Council adopt a resolution approving the City of Alhambra Salary Schedules and pay rates. Calfomia Public Employees’ Retirement Law requires the City Council (¢ approve and adopt salary schedules and pay rales at a public meeting Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. R2M18-18 entiled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving the City of Alhambra Salary Schedule and pay rates CLASS SPECIFICATIONS: JOB CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, FIRE, PARKS AND RECREATION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS ~F2N18-2, M2M18-96 Before a class specication becomes effective, t must be approved by the City Council Ordinance No. O2M18-4735 amended the Alhambra Municipal Code to change the names of the Development Services and Community Services Departments to the Community Development and Parks and Recreation Departments respectively Therefore, various class specications have been updated to reflect a tile change as needed, Addltionally, an assessment by the Human Resources and Fire Departments sustained the need for an update ofthe representative duties and qualification guidelines to more accurately reflect the current duties and qualifications of the Automotive Mechanic and Firefighter/Paramedic Classifications. Recommended Action: City Council adopt the class specications for the various positions in the Community Development, Fire, Parks and Recreation and Public Works Departments a8 outlined and described in the Interim Director of Human Resources’ June 25, 2018 report on file th office ofthe City Clerk. (M2M 18-86) AWARD CONTRACT: LEASE OF THREE MULTI-FUNCTION DIGITAL COPIERS/PRINTERS — F2M18-68, C2M18-36, M2M18.97 ‘The Cily in May 2013 entered into a § year lease for three high volume Xerox copiers The copiers are located in the Police, Finance and Human Resources departments, The current leases exoie June 2018. The new five year monthly lease price with Xerox, ‘avaliable tough “plegybacking” under the California Department of General Services Contract implemented under a cooperative purchase agreement with NASPOValuePoint Master Agreement, is $2,075.60 per month (exclusing applicable sales taxes), totaling 124.536, which Is $634.36 per month less than the current monthly lease price of the existing three copiers. Therefore, staff requests that the City Council authorize an ‘agreement with Xerox Corporation Recommended Action: City Council authorize the Director of Finance to enter into 1a five-year lease agreement, subject to final language approval by the Cily Manager and City Attomey, with Xerox Carporation for three new mult-function digital copiers/printers to replace three existing copiersierinters in a total amount not to exceed $124,538 625-18 32, 33. (excluding applicable sales taxes): and, diect staf to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council's action. (M2M18-87) AWARD CONTRACT: REVENUE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SYSTEM SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ~ F2M13-60, C2M18-29, M2M18-98. In 2014, following an REP process, Progressive Solitons Ine. (PSI) was choaa to provide Revenue Management Software System support through July 31, 2018. PSI Is the developer of the software and no other vendor can sarvce this system; therefore, PSI Is considered a sole source provider. For FY 2018-19 the annual amount will be 353,482. Recommended Action: City Council approve a professional services agreement, ‘subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, with Progressive Solutions Ine. from ily 1, 2018 through June 20, 2019 in the amount of '$56, 180; and, direct staff to undertake’ the steps necessary to finalize Couneils action (tmaimis-98} ‘CONTRACT AMENDMENT: PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SUPPORT SERVICES - F2M3-21, C2M12-19, M2M18.99 Staff requests City Council approval of a sixth amendment fo Contract No. C2M12-18 between the City of Alhambra and Scientia Consulting Group, Inc. for professional Information Technology and Support Services to the General Services, Utes Division {and the Library, in an amount not io exceed $86,510, The term of ths agroement is from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Recommended Action: City Council approve that certain Sixth Amendment to ‘Agreement between the City of Alhambra and Scientia Consulting Group, Inc. for Professional Information Technology and Support Services to include services to the General Services Division, Utltes Division, and Library Department in an amount not to exceed $86,510 a copy of which Amendment is on fle in the City Clerk's Office as Contract No, C2M12-19 and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fly set forth herein, and, ctect staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Counel's action, (M2M18-88) PARCEL MAP NO. 770 -F2mte-11, M2m18-4100 ‘Tentative Tract Map 77088 was approved by the City Council on September 25, 2017. “The project is construction of the Camelia Court commercial and residential mived use development and Parcel Map No. 77088 is forthe subdivision of three existing parcels inte four new paroals for the property located at 1428 South Marengo Avenue. All conditions of approval ofthe Tentative Tract Map have been met, The City Engineer has signed the Final Parcel Map and has recommended recordation of the same. Consequently, approval and recordation ofthis map is now appropriate, Recommended Action: City Council adopt Minute Order No. M2N18-100 as 25-18 35. 36. 37. 38 ‘ORDINANCE 29, follows: RESOLVED by the Alhambra City Council as follows: SECTION ONE: Based upon the recommendation of the Director of Development Services in his report dated June 25, 2018, this Council heveby finds and determines thatthe herein below described projet will nat volte any of the provisions of Sections 664735, 66474, G6474.1 and 68474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act of the Slate of Calfomia relating to fincings for approval. SECTION TWO: This Council heceby approves PARCEL MAP NO. 77088 {or the subdivision of tee existing parcels into four new parcels forthe Property located at “428 South Marengo Avenue: and authorizes the Cly Clerk to endorse on the face of the map the ceriicate which embodies the approval of said map, ‘TREASURER’S REPORT - F2M18-4 Recommended Action: City Council receive and file as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Direcior of Finance forthe month of May, 2018, isting al of the Citys investments as of May 31, 2018. MINUTES. Recommended Action: City Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes ofthe May 28, 2078 regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council PERSONNEL ACTIONS ~ F2M18-2 Recommended Action: ily Council ratty the actions of the Cty Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions dacument dated June 25, 2018 showing the various appointments, classifications salary changes, eto, since the last Cy Council meeting, DEMANDS - F2448-4 Recommended Action: City Council approve as submited Final Check List (102777 thea 192018) in the amount of §1.474,660.45 for the period ending May 17, 2018; Final Cheok List (192949 thru 19057) in the amount of $1,109,482.46 for the period ending May 24, 2018; Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2, 199,815.51 for the weak ending’ May 11, 2018; Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $3,094.90 for the week ending May 18, 2018; and. Final Check List (199058 thru 4195195) in the amount of $963,400.45 for the period ening May 31, 2018, URGENCY CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE SITING OF 20 62518 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS ~ F2M17-51, O2M18-4738 ‘Staff requests that the City Council consider adoption of an urgency ofdinance related to the sing of Accessory Dwellag Units (ADUs). On December 11, 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance No, O2M17-4724 ("ADU Ordinance") enacting Chapter 23.57 of the ‘Alhambra Municipal Code. ADUs are the new legal term for ‘second units" or “granny flats” — units designed for separate occupation on single-family residential lots Subsequent te adaption ofthe ADU Oreinanea, tha Cily has ereslved numerous inquities {for the establishment of ADUS conforming to Chapter 28 7. In recelving these inquires, City staff note that ane provision of the ADU Ordinance Is creating some confusion for applicants. The purpose of the provsion is to ensure that ADUs are placed on lots that Ofer the dimensions necessary lo provide for their safe placement an the lot consistent with other planning and bulding requirements lke lot coverage, setbacks and spacing between buildings, and fre department regulations while allowing other deviations from Code requirements £0 as to meet the State's laws favoring ADUs. As a result of this ‘ambiguity, there is the potential for the placement of ADUs on residential fos in Situations that could harm the public health, safety, and welfare. Use of an urgency ‘ordinance wil allow immediate change to the éubject provision and the elimination of any Confusion a8 to the interpretation of tha scape of the exception while Cy staff prepare fand dteulate a permanent ordinance. Failure lo adopt an urgency ordinance would Impal the ordery and effective implementation of the ADU Ordinance. Recommended Action: Direct the Cily Atlomey to introduce and give first reading by tile only, waiving furher reading to the following urgency ordinance entitled Ordinance No. 02818-4738: An Urgency Ordinance ofthe City Counc of the ily of Alhambra, Calfomia, enacted pursuant to Calforia Government Code Sections 36037 and 65858, adopting an interim Urgency ordinance related to the siting of Accessory Dwelling Units. on residential ote after which such ordinance shall go into effect immediately upon its adoption by a 418th vate ofthe City Counc ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (TIME LIMITATION - § MINUTES) Citzens wishing ta address the Council on any matter which is within the subject matter juriedition of the City Council not an the Agenda may do so at this time. Please state your name and address clearly for the recor. 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 2s an item on a forthcoming agenda, ‘COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) F2u18-7 Each Counciimember at his discretion may address the Council and public on matters of general information andlor concer, including announcements and future agenda tems, 6-25-18 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business for the City CounclPFA Board/ACIC BoardAPA BoardIEDC BoardIGCC CorpJ/Successor Agency to the Former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency to transact, the Mayor, withthe consent ofthe City Counc, shall cect the City Gierk to cancel the July 9, 2018 meeting and shall adjourn the meeting to 6:30 p.m., ‘on July 23, 2048, in the Council Ghambors of the Alhambra City Hall, 111 South First Street, Alnambra, California (Notice No. N2W1B-70) NOTICE ‘Agenda Items: Copies of the staff reports or other writen documentation relating tothe items listed on this agenda are on fle wth the Cy Clerkin Alhambra Cty Hall located at 111 South First Street, Alhambra, Califomia, and are avalable for inspecion during regular office hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm. 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Americans with Disabilities Act: \{ you require special assistance to participate in any City ‘meeting (including assisted listening devices), please contact the City Cler’s fice (626) 570- ‘5090, Notification of al least 72 hours prior to the meeting wil enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibiy to this meeting, LAUREN MYLES, CMC CITY CLERK 625-18 Item No. NO STAFF REPORT tem No. _2* cy oF aunawana — AGENDA REPORT Aeon CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: i a un 25,2018 = FOR Kee eer of cay Cl UDMITTED BY: Po Esozs, ance iectr /f suse CREATION OFTHE ALHAMBRA FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY RECOMMENDATIOr Itis recommended that ‘1. The Gity Council adopt Resolution No. R2M18-26 entitled,“ a resolution of the City Counc of the Cy of Alhambra authorizing the creation of the Alhambra Faciiies Financing Authority.” ‘and approve the Joint Powers Agreement between the Cily and the Alhambra Parking Authority 2. The Alhambra Parking Authority adopt Resolution No. APA R2M16-1 entitled, “a resolution of the Alhamra Parking Authority authorizing the creation of the Alhambra Facies Financing Authority" and approve the Joint Powers Agreement between the City and the Alhambra Parking Authority 3, The Alhambra Facilities Financing Authorly adopt Resolution No. AFFA R2M18-1 ented, ‘a resolution of the Alhambra Faclties Financing Authority authorizng the Bylaws of the ‘Alhambra Facities Financing Authority. BACKGROUND: For years the City and the Redevelopment Agency ofthe City of Alhambra have been members of = joint-poners authority (JPA), the Alhambra Public Financing Authority, which was used to elp finance: the cost of various public projects through the issuance of public debi, As a result of Assembly Bill, 1X26, the Alhambra Redevelopment Agency was dissolved in January 2012. Because of this, the ‘Alhambra Public Financing Authority is no longer able to assist the Cty in @ bond issuance. ‘The City, now desires to form a new JPA, the Alhambra Facities Financing Authority between the Gity of Alhambra and Alhambra Parking Autholy. The Alhambra Parking Authority will replace the Redevelopment Agency. This new authority will be essential to facilitate the Cily’s lease financings, certificates of participation and the Issuance of revenue bonds to rinance future Cty pudic projects, such as the wastewater improvements project. EIN ys ‘There are nominal costs associated with the formation of the Alhambra Facities Financing Authority, that willbe funded by available revenues. As a component unit ofthe City, on-going administration of, the Alnambra Facies Financing Authority is integrated into exsting city resources. No appropriation 's required for this action. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution No, R2M18-26 Authorizing creation of the Alhambra Facilties Financing Authorty Resolution No APA R2M18-1 of the Alhambra Parking Authority authorizing the creation of the ‘Alhambra Facies Financing Authority Resolution No AFFA R2M18-1 of Alhambra Facities Financing Authority adopting the Bylaws of the Alhambra Facilies Financing Authority Bylaws of Public Financing Authorily Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Resolution ofthe Alhambra Facilties Financing Authority ‘approving and adopting bylaws and authorizing certain other actions. RESOLUTION NO. R2M18-26 ‘A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF THE ALHAMBRA FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO WHEREAS, the City Counci ofthe City of Alhambra (the "Cty’) has determined that tis in the best interests of tha Cty to approve a joint powers authority which shall be created by the City and tha Alhambra Parking Autharly (ha "Parking Author") for the purpase of assisting the members of such joint powers authority withthe financing of pubic capital Improvements for the benefit ofthe community: ane WHEREAS, it has deen proposed that the Clty and the Parking Authority form a joint powers authority to be designated as the "Alhambra Facilties Financing Authorty" (tne Facies Financing Authority"), pursuant to a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (the "Joint Powers Agreement’), by and between the City and the Parking Authoity, dates June 1, 2018, a copy of which has been presented to the City Councl, pursuant to the Joint Powers Law {Ailes 1 through 4 of Chapter 5, dvision 7, Tile 1 of the Calfomia Government Cose); and WHEREAS, the City Council, with the aid of ts staf, has reviewed the Joint Powers ‘Agreement and the Clty Council wshes to approve the Joint Powers Agreement, the creation of the Fecilties Financing Authority and matters related thereto, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Seclion 1. Creation of Authority. The City hereby approves the creation of the Facilities Financing Author, the membership ofthe City therein and the Joint Powers Agreement. The ‘Mayor and the City Clerk ave and each of them is hereby authorized and directed to execute land delivery the Joint Powers Agreement for and on benalf ofthe City wih any such changes as the City Manager may deem appropriate. Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution fe and shall be effective from the date ofits adoption PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of June, 2018. —Jelfiey K Maloney, Mayor ATTEST. Tauren tivies, Giy Cire ‘STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOSANGELES —) SS CITY OF ALHAMBRA, ) |, Lauren Myles, City Clerk ofthe City of Alhambra, do hereby certify thatthe foregoing Resolution No. R2M18.26 was duly passed, approved and adopted by the Alhambra City Council a a regular meeting of said Counal held on the 25th day of June, 2018, by the following vote to wit AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Tauren Myles, Oy Clerk RESOLUTION NO. APA R2M18-1 A_RESOLUTION OF THE ALHAMBRA PARKING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF THE ALHAMBRA FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO. WHEREAS, the Alhambra Parking Authority (he "Parking Authority") has determined that itis in the best interests of the Parking Authorty to approve a joint powers authority which shall be created by the City of Alhambra (the “City’) and the Parking Author for the purpose of fagsistng the members of such jont powers authority with the financing of pubic capital improvements forthe benef of the commurity; and WHEREAS, it has been proposed that the City and the Parking Authority form a joint powers authority {0 be designated as the “Alhambra Facities Financing Authonty" (the "Facilities Financing Authoriy"), pursuant to a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (the "Joint Powers ‘Agreement’, by and between the City and the Parking Authorty, dated June 1, 2018, a copy of ‘which has been presented tothe Parking Authority, pursuant to the Joint Powers Law (Articles 1 through 4 af Chapter 5, vision 7, Tite 1 of the California Government Code); and WHEREAS, the Parking Authoriy, with the aid of its staff, nas reviewed the Joint Powers Agreement and the Parking Authority wishes to approve the Joint Powers Agreement, the creation of the Facities Financing Authority and malters related thereto, NOW, THEREFORE, THE ALHAMBRA PARKING AUTHORITY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Creation of Authority. The Parking Authority hereby aporoves the creation of the Facilities Financing Authority, the membership of the Parking Authority therein and the Joint Powers Agreement. The Chairperson and the Parking Authorty Secretary are and each of them is hereby authorized and directed to execute and delivery the Joint Powers Agreement for and on behalf of the City with any such changes as the Execute Director may deem appropriate Section 2. Ellecive Dale, This Resolution is and shall be effective from the date of its adoption PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of June, 2018, ; Chalperson ATTEST Tauren Niles, Secretary ‘STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ©) SS CITY OF ALHAMBRA) |, Lauren Myles, City Clerk of the City of Alhambra, do hereby erty that the foregoing Resolution No. APA R2M18-1 was duly passed, approved and adopted by the Alhambra Parking Author, at a special meeting of said Authority held on the 25th day of June, 2018, by the folowing vote to wit AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Tauren yes, Secretary RESOLUTION NO. AFFA R2M18-4 ‘A RESOLUTION OF THE ALHAMBRA FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY APPROVING AND ADOPTING BYLAWS AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH WHEREAS, the Ahambra Facilties Financing Authority (the "Authost") was formed pursuant tothe provisions of 6500 ofthe California Government Code (the “Ac’); and, WHEREAS. pursuant to the Act the Authority may from time to time make bylaws to ‘carry int effect its powers and purposes; and, WHEREAS, the Authorty must appoint officers to act on behalf of the Authonty, and, WHEREAS, the Authority has reviewed the Bylaws, which provides forthe appointment of officers, for the Author, substantially inthe form annexed hereto as Extibit A NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED BY ‘THE ALHAMBRA FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS: Section 4. Approval_of Bvlaws. The Authorty hereby approves and adopts the Bylaws, substantialy Ih the form annexed hereto, marked "Exhibit A,” with such revisions, amendments and completions as shall be approved by the Executive Director br the Finanee Director ofthe Authorly (each a "Responsible Officer) wit the advice of counsel to the Authanty. Section 2. Establishment of Reaular Meeting Dates. Any regular meeting of the Board shal be held atthe same time and same location as regular meetings of the City Council of the City and noticed in the same manner, provided that; # no agenda i posted fora regular meeting ofthe Autnoity, then such ragular meeting shal be deemed ‘cancelled. i any day so fed for a regular meeting shall fall upon a legal holiday, then ‘such regular meeting shall be held upon the next succeeding business day at the same hour. The Board shal meet ata regular meating atleast once each calendar year. Section 3. Other Acts. Each Responsible Officer of the Authority and each officer of the Authorty i hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all ‘documents and Instruments and to do and cause to be done any and all acts and things necessary or proper for carrying out the transactions contemplated by this Resolution, Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall tke effec from and after the date of as passage and adoption PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of June, 2018, “Joffrey K: Maloney, Chairperson ATTEST: Tauren vies, Secretary STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS CITY OF ALHAMBRA) |, Lauren Myles, Cty Clerk ofthe City of Alhambra, do hereby certify thatthe foregoing Resolution No. AFFA R2MI8-1 was duly passed, approved and adopted by the ‘Alnambra Facities Financing Authorty, at a special meeting of said Authority held on the 25" day of June, 2018, by the following vote to wit AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ‘ABSTAIN: Tauren Wes, Secretary Exhibit A BYLAWS OF ALHAMBRA FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY ARTICLE Defritions In addition to the other terms defined herein, the fofowing terms, whether in the Singular or in the plural, when used herein and initially capitalized, shall have the ‘meanings species: (2) Aareament shall mean the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement creating Alhambra Facies Financing Authoriy, dated as of June 1, 2018, ‘among the parties thereto. (©) Authority, Board, Member and Joint Powers Law shall have the respective meanings set forth inthe Agresmert (©) ity shall mean the City of Alhambra, (8) Slate shall mean the State of Calfomia, ARTICLE I Offices Section 1, Principal Office. The pxncipal office of the Authority shall be located at 111 South First Street, Alrambra, CA $1801 ARTICLE II Board Section 1. Power and Duties of the Board, The Board shall have the responsibilty for the general management of the affairs, property and business of the ‘Authority and may, from time to time, adopt and modify these Bylaws and other ruias ‘and regulations for that purpose and for the conduct of its meetings as it may deem proper. The Board may exercise and shall be vested with all powers of the Authony Insofar as net inconsistent with law, the Agreement or these Bylaws. Section 2. Mestinas, Any regular meeting of the Board shall be held atthe ‘same time and same location as regular meetings of the City Counc of the Cty and noticed in the same manner, proved that, ifno agenda is posted for a regular meeting ‘of the Authority, then such regular meeting shall be deemed cancelled. If any day so fixed fora regular meeting shall fall upon a legal holiday, then such regular meeting shall be held upon the next succeeding business day at the same hour. The Board shall meet ala regular meeting at least once each calendar year 3- Section 3. Method of Voting. In voting on any question on which a vote by ballot ie required by law, the voting shall be by ballot signed by the member of the Board voting, On all ether question, the voting may be viva voce. Section 4. Organization. Each meeting of the Board shall be presided over by the Chairman or, in his or her absence, by the Vice Chairman, or in the absence of both tne Crairmen and Vice Chairman, by any member ofthe Boatd selected to preside by vote of a majority of the members of the Board present. The Secretary, oF in his or her absence any person designated by the Individual presiding over the meeting, sh act as secretary of the meeting ARTICLE IV Officers Section 1. _Avpointment of Officers. The Chairman, the Vice Chairman, “Treasurer, Executive Director, and Secretary of the Authoriy shal be the persons as set forth in Section 4.01 of the Agreement. In addition, the City's Director of Finance shall ‘act as Finanee Director ofthe Authority, and the cy attomey shall act as ex officio legal ‘counsel Section2. Tem of Office _and_Quaiffcation Each officer elected or appointed pursuant to Section To this Article IV shall hold office until such time as such lffcer ceases (in the case of the Chairman or Vice Chatman) to be a member of the Board, resigns or 's removed from such office in accordance with the provisions of Article V of these Bylavs oF ls unable fo perform the dutes of such office. Section 3. Official Bond. The Treasurer to the extent such office's duties ‘and responablities pursuant tothe Joint Powers Law may require Is designaied as the pubic officer or person who has charge of, handles, or has access to any property ofthe ‘Authorty, and such officer shal file an oficial bond as required by Section 6508.1 of the Joint Powers Law in the amount of $25,000, ‘Section 4. Compensation. ‘The compensation of al officers of the Authority shall be fixed from time to Ume by the Board, or pursuant to authority of (general or pectic) resolutions of the Board. No officer shall be prevented from receiving such Salary by reason of the fact that ha or she Is also a member of the Board of the Authority. ARTICLE V Resignations Section 1, Voluntary Resignation: Notice of Effectiveness, Any member of the Board or officer of the Authority may, subject to contrary provision in any applicable contract, resign t any time by glving written notice to the Board orto the Chairman or to the Secretary of the Authority. Any such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein or, i the time be not specified, upon receipt thereof; and unless otherwise specified therein, acceptance of such resighation shall not be necessary to make t effective Section 2, Involuntary Resignation: Request. The Board, in the exercise of its discretion, may request the resignation of any officer elected or appointed pursuant to Article IV of these Bylaws. Pursuant to such request, subject to contrary provisions in ‘ny applicable contracts, such officer shal resign by giving written notice to the Board, ‘Any such resignation stall take effect at the time specified in such request. If such Tesignation is not received within 30 days, the Board may call a meeting at which a {quorum is present and may vote to remave such officer. ARTICLE VI Vacancies Among Officers I? the offce of any officer elected or appointed pursuant to Article IV of these Bylaws becomes vacant at any time by reason of death, resignation, retirement, bam Pl Pane f= ew By Manucl Acosta, Contact Geng) SUBJECT: Zone Text Amendment ZTA-18-1 ‘Troe Preservation Onlinance City Wide Applicant: City of Alhambra PROPOSAL: This is an Amendment to Title 23 (Zoning) of the Alhambra Municipal Code to include a Tree Preserva- tion Ordinance regulating the removal of wees on private residential parcels City wide BACKGROUND: “The City Council directed staff to develop standards to preserve mature and native trees in order to ‘maintain an urban canopy within residential neighborhoods in the City of Alhambra. ‘The Tree Preservation Ordinance was developed to recognize oaks, and mature tees as significant with aesthetic ‘and ecological values. Its the itent of the ordinance to create favorable conklitons forthe preservation fnd propagation of heritage species for the benefit of the current and future residents of the City. ‘The ‘Tree Preservation Ordinance would maintain and enhance the public safety and welfare through the ritigation of sol erosion and air pollution. In addition, the Ordinance would eontribute to eninancing property values by protecting the distinctive and unigue aesthetic characters of many areas in the City ‘Although the City has existing standards for tee protection and preservation on public property and in the public rigit-of-way, the proposed ordinance extends similar protections to private property trees by providing guidance and standards for tree removal based oa size and species. ‘The ordinance also includes ‘exceptions for certain designated trees and those tees located in rear and side yards so as not to preclude all development ofa private property. ‘The Tree Preservation Ordinance was developed by surveying other similar Cities in the San Gabriel Valley including: South Pasadena, San Marino, San Gabriel, Pasadena, and Arcadia, Bach City has different requirements and processes in its tree preservation ordinance but staff adapted sections from ceach City surveyed that would best fit the needs ofthe City of Alhambra, “This item was scheduled for the May 21, 2018 Planning Commission meeting however, the meeting ceanceled due to lack of quorum, This item was rescheduled to the next regular Planning Commissi meeting of June 4,2018, PROPOSED REGULATIONS: ‘The Tree Preservation Ordinance will protect oaks and native tres from being removed or damaged except under specified exceptions outlined in the ordinance. The ordinance contains a list of trees deemed California Natives” by definition for purpose of classifying the tees protected by the ordinance, “The ordinance will apply to all protected tres on all private parcels, except in the reat and side yards of single family residential dwellings of R-1 and R-2 zone districts, whether vacant, undeveloped, in the process of development or developed, In the R-1 and R-2 zones the ordinance will only apply tothe front yard setback of the private property ‘General exceptions include trees that aro deemed a hezard, ether due to their location creating a visual barrier to trafic safety or duc to a natural disaster or emergency situation, Other exceptions also include the removal of tres in order to pursue & public utilities or public works related work as well as routine normal trimming and pruning and a categorical exemption fr fruit and pal tees REVIEW PROCESS: “The review process is ministerial and will be performed atthe staf evel. A Planning Commission review isnot required unless the tree removal application is part of a discretionary process including one oF more ‘other petmits that would require a public hearing before the Commission. However, a permit and fee will be required. At this time fee amount has not yet been determined. ‘When & protected tree removal is requested, the ordinance contains a replacement formula fo compensate for the loss at a rate of two to one 24*-box California native tree, including options for 50% of the replacement trees to be located either of site or an in-liew payment to be deposited in a fund dedicated to an urban forestry program, “The Development Services Department will be responsible for the enforcement ofthe ordinance and the Code Enforcement Division wil have the ability to impose penalties for non-compliance or violation ofthe ‘ordinance. ‘The range of penalties include a citation, the imposition of a “Stop Work Order", the suspension, of future building permits, and/or the doubling of replacement tees. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: “This project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Article 19: Statutory Exemptions, Section 15308: The adoption of an ordinance regarding tree preservation, Class 8 provides for actions taken by regulatory agencies; as authority by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, ‘enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedutes for protection of the environment. PUBLIC NOTICE: Originally noticed on May 11,2018, a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Pasadena, ‘Star News, Notice was also posted in City Hall on May 11, 2018, Due to the lack of quorum of the Planning Commission meeting of May 21,2018, the meeting was canceled Due to the eanceled meeting of May 21, 2018, additional noticing was required for this item, On May 25, 2018, legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Pasadena Star News. Notice was also posted inthe City Hall on May 25, 2018. se tbe 2 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Plansing Commission: Approve Resolution No, 18-26, recommending approval of Zone Text Amendment ZTA-18-1 to the City Couneil for an Amendment to Title 3 (Zoning) of the Alhambra Municipal Code to allow Zoning) of the Alhambra Municipal Code to include a Tree Preservation Ordinance (TPO) City Wide on private property ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No, 18.26. 2. Draft Ordinance (EXHIBIT A of Resolution No, 18-26) ATTACHMENT 1 RESOLUTION NO. 18-26 A RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL OF ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA- 18-1 FOR AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 23 (ZONING) OF THE ALHAMBRA. MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE A TREE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE, CITY WIDE ‘THE, PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA DOES HEREBY RE- SOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. FINDING OF FACT. The Planning Commission does hereby make the following findings of fact: A In an effort to address the need to preserve oaks and other California native and mature trees as significant aesthetic and ecological resource the Tree Preservation Ordinance was prepared Parsuant to state law, the City of Alhambra is required to amend existing Chapter 23 ofthe Alharm- ‘bra Municipal Code to include a Tree Preservation Ordinance which allows the preservation and enhancement of property values through conservation and enhancement of the distinctive and ‘unique aesthetic character of many areas inthe Citys ©. This project is exemps ftom the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Article 19: Categotiea! Exemp- tions, Section 15308: The adoption of an ordinance regard tree preservation, Class 8 provides for sctions faen by regulatory agencies; as authority by state or local ordinance, to assure the mainte nance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process volves procedares for protection of the environment; D. On May 21, 2018, « duly noticed public hearing was held before the City of Athambra Planning. ‘Comunission at 7:00 P.M. atthe City Hall Council Chambers, but due to lack of a quorum the meet ‘ng was eanceled and rescheduled to regular Planning Commission meeting of June 04, 2018, D. On June 04, 2018, « duly noticed public hearing was held before the City of Alhambra Planning Commission at 7:00 P.M, atthe City Hall Couneil Chambers, 11] South First Street, Alhambra; and E, _Atthis hearing, the Planning Commission considered the stalt report, staif presentation, applicant presentation, and public testimony. SECTION 2, CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Besed upon the [Notice of Exemption prepared forthe projet, the Planning Commission Turther finds and determines as follows: A. A\Notice of Exemption for this project was prepared in compliance withthe Califia Environ- ‘mental Quality Act (CEQA): ‘This project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Atticle 19: Categorical Exemp- ‘ions, Section 15308: The adoption of an ordinance regarding tee preservation, Class 8 provides for actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authority by state or local ordinance, to assure the ‘maintenanee, restoration, enhancement, oF protection of the environment where the regulatory pro- cess involves procedures for protection of the environment; “The documents and other material that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision ‘of the Planning Commission is based is Zone Text Amendment Z1TA-18-1 and that this project file is located within the Development Services Department; and “The Planning Commission based upon the findings oot forth herein, hereby find the Notice of x= ‘emption identified in Exhibit B for this project has been prepared in compliance with CEQA. SECTION 3. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings (Gection 23.74.030 ofthe Alhambra Municipal Code) for Zone Text Amendment ZTA-18-1 the Planning Commission hereby determines as follows A ‘The proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs of the General Pla: “The proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives, policies, Environmental Management Element and programs ofthe General Plan, The proposed amendment mects the goals of the Envi- ronmental Management Element as per section 3.1; to conserve, enhance, rehabilitate and protect natural resources. ‘The adoption ofthe proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest: “The adoption of the proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest. The pro= ‘posed amendment is being carried out in response to the public request to protect ons, and other California native and mature trees s significant aesthetic and ecological resources inthe City SECTION 4, NOW THEREFORE, BEIT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission ofthe City of ‘Alhambra, California, a follows A ‘Recommended that the City Couneil of AThambra approve Zone Text Amendment ZTA-18-1 adopt- ing a Tree Preservation Ordinance to protect oaks and other California native and mature trees as significant aesthetic and ecological resources to benefit the current and future residents ofthe City. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 4* DAY OF JUNE, 2018, ‘DEBRA GARCIA, PRESIDENT PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST; MARC CASTAGNOLA, AICP, SECRETARY PLANNING COMMISSION STATE OF CALIFORNIA, d COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) CITY OF ALHAMBRA ) I, Mare Castagnola, AICP, Planning Commission Secretary ofthe City of Allsambra, do hereby certify that forgoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Alhambra ata regular meeting thereof, held on the 4" day of June, 2018 by the following vote of the Planning, Commission: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: MARC CASTAGNOLA, AICP SECRETARY PLANNING COMMISSION a Teena EXHIBIT A ORDINANCE NO. 02MI8-4737 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA. CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 23 (ZONING) OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 23.87 REGARDING TREE PRESERVATION ‘CITY WIDE, ‘THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1, FINDINGS. The City Council finds and determines as follows: A B ‘Title 23 of the Alhambra Municipal Code sets forth the Zoning regulations for the City. ‘The City has determined that i is appropriate to crete a Tree Preservation Ordinance City wide. ‘This Ordinance will be consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and pro- grams of the General Plan under the Environmental Management Element. The goals ofthe Environmental Management Element as per section 3.1, is to conserve, enhance, rehabilitate ‘and protect natural resources. ‘This Ordinance would not be detrimental fo the public interes, health, safety, convenience ‘or welfare, The proposed amendment is being caried out in response to the public request to protect oaks, an other California native and mature trees as significant westhetic and eco logical resources in the City ‘The approval of this Ordinance isin compliance with the requirements of the Califomia Pnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA. per Article 19; Categorical Exemptions, Seotion 15308: The adoption of an ordinance re~ ‘garding tree presorvation, Class 8 provides for actions taken by regulatory agencies; as au~ thority by state of local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enlancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protec- tion ofthe environment “The Planning Commission, ater holding a public hearing noticed as required by lav, ree- ‘ommended the City Couneil adopt this Ordinance on June 4, 2018. SECTION 2, Alhambra Municipal Code Chapter 23.87 is amended to read as follows: Chapter 23.87 Tree Preservation 23,87.010- PURPOSE AND SCOPE. (A)—Intent and Purpose. ‘This Chapter is established to recognize oaks, and other California naive and matute tres as sig nificant aesthetic and ecological resources and to create favorable conditions for the preservation ‘and propagation of plant heritage forthe benefit of the current and future residents ofthe City. Its the intent ofthis Chapter to maintain and enhance the public health, safety and welfate through the mitigation of soil erosion and air pollution, Iti also the intent of this Chapter to preserve and enhance property values through conserving and enhancing the distinetive and unigue aesthetic character of many areas in the City. (B)- Scope. (A) No protected trees as horein defined shall be removed or damaged except in conformance with the provisions ofthis Chaptet. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply tall protected trees ‘on all private property, except in the rear and side yards of single family residential dwellings ‘of R-I and R-2 zoning disticts, whether vacant, undeveloped, in the process of development or developed. Protected trees shall not be topped or trimmed except as allowed inthe Exceptions. Proning shall not be subject toa tre permit unless, in the opinion of the Community Develop- ment Director or designee, the work is so extensive a to constitute trimming, topping, or other- wise damage the tee (2) Exceptions, The following are exempt ftom the provisions of this Chapter: 8) Combined Permit, A Tree Permit is not required where tree removal has been specifically approved as part of a development permit, 1b) Emergency Situation, Cases of emergency where the Community Development Director ot the Director of Public Works or their designees, or any member ofa law enforcement agency or Fire Department, in the performance of his or her duties, determines that protected tree ‘poses an imminent threat to the pubic safety, or general welfare, ©) Visual Barriers. Removal or relocation of protected trees necessary to obtain adequate line- ‘of sight distances for traffic saety as required by the Community Development Director ot the Director of Publie Works Services or their designees. 1d) Publie Property and Pablie Utilities: Removal ar tsimming of trees forthe protection of any public property or public wily property that is undertaken by authority of the City, any other public azency having jurisdiction, or any public utility ©) Routine Trimming. Normal and routine trimming or pruning which does not result in dam- ‘age or death to ate, Removal of deadwood is allowed without a permit 2 Prait Trees, Any fruit tee may be trimmed or removed without a permit. 8) Palm Trees. Any palm tre, except as listed as Califomia Native, may be timmed or re- ‘moved without a permit. 23,87.020 - DEFINITIONS (A)~ General ‘This Section provides definitions of the technical and other terms and phrases used in this Chapter as a means of providing consistency in its interpretation. Where any definition inthis Section may conflict wth definitions in othe titles ofthe Allambra Municipal Code, these definitions shall pre- val for the purposes ofthis Code, If word is not defined inthis Section orin other provisions of the Municipal Code, the most common dictionary definition is presumed to be correct. (B)—Definition (0) California Native: California native toes refer to those res listed, maintained and organized by California tegions by the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) as follows: ‘Abies concolor Balsam Fir “Tree ‘Abies grandis Grand Fi “Tree Abies lsiocarpa ‘Subalpine Fir "Tree ‘Abies magnifica ‘Balsam Fi Tree ‘Acer eirsinatum. ‘Vine Maple “Tree ‘Acer macrophy liam Big Leaf Maple Tree ‘Acer negundo Box Elder ‘Tree ‘Aesculus californica California Bucke} Tres ‘Als incana Gray Alder Tree ‘Alnus ineana ssp. temuifolia Mountain Alder Tree ‘Alnus rhombifolia ‘White Alder Tree ‘Alms rubra Red Alder Tree ‘Arbutus menzioat Madrone ‘Tree ‘Betula occidentalis ‘Water Birch ‘Tree Bursera microphylla Blephant Tree "Tree Succulent ‘Calocedrus decurrens Tncense Cedar “Tree (Ceanothns velutinus “Tobacco Brush “Five Shrub Celtis reticulata ‘Westem Hacks Tree ‘Chamaceyparis awsoniana ort Orford Cedar Tree ‘Cornus sessilis ‘Miner's Dogwwod Tree ‘Cupressus arizonica “Avizona Cypress Tee Fraxinus dipetala ‘California Ash “Tres ‘Oregon Ash “Tree ‘Velvet Ash Tree Hlesperocyparis baker Bakers Cypress Tree Flesperocyparisforbesi “Tecate Cypress Tre Hespervcyparis macnabiana ‘Macnab’s Cypress Tree Hlesperoeyparis maerocarpa “Monterey Cypress Tree “lesperocyparis sargentit Sargent's Cypress Tree “HHesperocypars stephensonii ‘Arizona Cypress Tree ° nk Technet 2 Tans alifnioa Soutien Calva ack Tree Walt Tela ii Northen Califa Ino Tee ‘want Traigera alton Calor Tani Te Tinipert communis Common Tniper Tice irab Tyonothannus Doriban Inland Ironwood Tres Tyonoibanms forbndsapaple- | Senta Cruz sand onwood | Tree sfoloe ‘rego Crab Apple Tree Desert onood Te Ble Palo Verde Tse Parkinsons micropiyla Yalow Palo Vee Tee Possess Sita Space Tice Pings ante oteone Pine Tree Pus conor etch Pine Tee Pinus contra ap conora Shore Pine Tree Pins coat Bl Pine Tee Pins els “Tones ing Tse Pins White Pine Tee Pinus jeffrey Jeffrey Pine Tree ns lamer Suga Pine Tree Pinus monopyls ‘Onenedle Piyon Pie Tee Pins rata Bull Pine Tre Pinus ponderosa Bull Pie Tee Pins adiata Monieey Pine Tee is sbinian Fol Tee Pins toneyan Torey Pie Tee Piatra racemosa Wesirn Symore Te Pople enon Fretont Catonood Tee Populus remus king Aspe Tee Popul choca Blok Couarwoad Tree Prosopis gandlase Honey Mesgite Tres Prosopis glandulosa at. tareyana | Mesquite Tre Prosopis pubesos Screbean Menge Tse run anderson Desa Peach Tree Shab Pris emegnaa Biter Cheny Te Sims rns silt Devs Range Aland Tie Si Proce ion. Holly Chery Tree rustle sp Tea olives Chery Tree Frisia pon Celine Chery Tree sha runs ingiaa Chokecher Te Sho rms igniane war dos West Clokochemy Tree Sim Pocus macoeapa Bigsone Doagss Fir Tree Peeudotuga menviesi Douglas Fr Tree rata spinous Smoke Tee Tree Queres agra Coast Live Oak Tie Querous berber Serb Oak Tee ‘Quereus chrysolepis Canyon Live Oak, Tee ‘Quereus eomelius-mulle Muller Oak Tree ‘Quercus douglasit ‘Blue Oak Tree. Quereus dumosa ‘Nuttals Serub Oak ‘FreeShrab ‘Quereus durata Leathor Oak ‘Tree ‘Querous durata var dura Leather Oak Two ‘Querous engelmannit Engelmann Oak Troe [Quercus garryana Garry's Oak. Tree ‘Quereus garryana var brewer ‘Garry's Oak Troe ‘Quereus kellogi Black Oak Tree ‘Quercus lobata ‘Valley Oak Tree ‘Quoreus parvala Santa Cruz Island Oak Tree ‘Quercus parvula var, shreveh ‘Shreve Oak “Tree [Quereus tomentella Island Oak Tree Quercus vaceinifolia Huckleberry Oak Tree ‘Quereus wislizeni Interior Live Oak Tree ‘Salix exigua ‘Sandbar Willow Tree,Shaub ‘Salix gooddingit ‘Goodding’s Black Willow Tree Salix laevigata Red Willow. ‘Tree Salix lasiandea ‘Shining Willow “Tree Shrub Salix lasiolepis ‘Arroyo Willow “Tree Shrub Salix seouleriana Seouler’s Willow “Tree Shrub ‘Salix sitchensis ‘Sitka Willow “Troe Shrub ‘Sequoia sempervirens ‘Coast Redwood Tree ‘Sequoiadendron giganieum Sierra Redwood ‘Tree “Thuja plicata ‘Westem Red Cedar “Tree Torreya californica Califomia Toreya “Troe “Tauga heterophylla ‘Wester Hemlock, "Tree “Tsuga mertensiana ‘Mountain Hemlock Tree Umbellularia californica California Laurel “Tree ‘Washingtonia filifera Fan Palm “Tree (@) Damage. Damage shall mean any action undertaken which causes injury, death, or disfigure- iment to a protested tree, This includes, but is not limited to, cuting, poisoning, overwatering, topping, rimming, relocating or transplanting a protected tree {G) Development Permit. Development permit means an application fo us, alter, construct upon, or otherwise change the use of land ora structure. (4) Muiti-Trank, Multi-tronk means any teee with multiple trunks attributed t0 a single tre. For ‘purposes of determining the diameter of a mult-unk tree, the diameter of cach trunk shall be ‘measured ata point four and one-half (416) feel above the oot crown, and the sum of the ditm- cers shall be the diamoter ofthe wee. (5) Protected Troes, Protected trees shll include the following: 2) Quercus family trees (Oaks) and California naive tee taller than fifteen (15) feet, or with 1 trunk diameter larger than twelve-inches (12") in diameter, ot thitty-six-inches (36") in cireumference, measured ata point four and one-half (4 4) feet above the rot crown. 1b) Mature tree; A tree taller than twenty (20) feet or with a trunk diameter larger twenty-four (24) inches in diameter, or seventy-five-inches (75°) in circumference, measured at a point our and one-half (4%) feet above the root erown. (© Praning, Pruning, also known as lacing, means the removal of selected branches that are dead, ‘a hazard to publie or propery, or are otherwise selected for removal while preserving the overall form of the tee. Pruning eat be done to give a ree a more balanced appearance, to reduce the ‘weight on one side of « tee in onder to prevent the tree from toppling, or to remove branches that are at risk of breaking and injuring people or damaging property. Utilities may use pruning to selectively remove branches that interfere with overhead lines. Pruning is distine from top- ping or trimming a te. (1) Removal. Removal shall mean the uprooting, culting, ot severing ofthe main trunk, of a pro- tected tree, (8) Root Crown, Root crown shall mean that portion of a protected tree trunk from which roots extend laterally into the ground (9) Topping. The removal ofthe uppermost branches ofa tree, or citing the trunk, in order to reduce its height without regard to the overall form of the tee. Typically results ina horizontal cut across the trunk or a roughly sparical cut centered on the trunk. (10) Trimming, Trimming means the alteration of the outward shape ofa tee without regard to which branches ar tobe trimmed. Typically results in a geometric rather than natural shape. Hedges are trimmed to preserve a particular, fequently veetangular, shape. Topping a tree would be an extreme example of trimming. (11) Undeveloped Property. Undeveloped property shall mean land which isin its natural, original, or pristine state, (12) Vacant Property. Vacant property shall mean land on which no buildings orimprovements have ‘been erected or orchards planted but which may have been graded for drainage or other purposes. 23.87,030 - PERMITS AND REQUIRED PROTECTIVE MEASURES (A)~ Tree Permit Require. ‘A tee permit shall be obti Exceptions. sd prior to the removal of any protected tree except as allowed in the (8) Application and Fees. (1) Tree Permit for the removal af a protected tee that i diseased andlor damaged by stom, fire ot other natural disaster or othersise determined tobe dangerous by the City Manager, Community Development Director, Police Officer, Firefighter or Code Enforcement Officer. 1) An application fora tee permit forthe removal ofa diseased or hazardous protected tree shall be made to the Community Development Departinent ) There is no fe for tree permit for the removal ofa diseased or hazardous protected tree; however, the applicant mast submit documentation supporting the condition of the tree to the Community Development Department, as deemed necessary by the Director. (2) Tree Permit for the Removal of Healthy Protected Trees. 8) An application fora toe permit for the removal ofa healthy protected tre shall be made to the Community Development Department, The content, form, instructions, procedures, and requirements of the application package doomed necessary and appropriate forthe proper enforcement of this Chapter shall be established by the Community Development Depart- reat. ‘The application shall include, but not be limited to the flowing: 'b) Anexplanation as to why the tre's removal is necessary {©} Anexplanation as to why tre removal is more desirable than alternative project designs. 4) An explanation of any mitigation measures, ©) A fos per the City’s fee schedule (C)~ Action on Application (1) Tree Permit for the Removal of Diseased and Hazanlous Protected Trees. 8) Upon the receipt of an application to remove a diseased or hazardous protected tee, the Director or hisher designee shall have ten (10) working days to approve, conditionally ap= prove, or deny the application, b) Ifthe Director or hishher designee denies such application, the decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission, Such appeal shall be processed pursuant to the appeal regula~ tions. ‘The fee for an appeal shall be the same as for an appeal of a Design Review Board decision 1) The privileges granted an applicant in this Seetion shall become null and void if not wilized ‘within six (6) months from the date ofthe approval (2) Tree Permit forthe Removal of Healthy Protected Trees, 1) The application for a toe permit for the removal ofa healthy protected tree or trees shall be subject to the approval, conditional approval, or denial of the Director or hisber designee oF the Planning Commission (on appeal) or City Couneil (on appeal). 1b) Notice shall be provided in compliance with Alhambra Municipal Code (Publi Notices and ‘arings) and shall be mailed to all owners of teal property as shown on the latest assessment rolls of the City or ofthe County, located within a radius of 300 feet of the exterior bounda- ties ofthe patoel that is the subject ofthe hearing, and any other person whose property may, inthe judgment ofthe Director, be affected by the proposed project atleast 14 days before the date ofthe Director's consideration and final devision as stated inthe notice. “The mailed notice shall state thatthe Director will consider and decide whether to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the removal ofa heallty protected tree application on a dated specified inthe notice otter ‘The Director may defer action and refer the request to the planning Commission for consid eration and final decision, ©) The privileges granted! an applicant in this Section shall become null and void if not utilized ‘within one (1) year from the date of the approval or conditional approval. (D)- Replacement Tree Conditions (1) Replacement tree conditions for the removal of diseased and/or hazardous protected tees. ‘No replacement tee shall he requited {@) Replacement tee conditions forthe removal of healthy protected trees 8) Querous family (oaks) and California native trees: Two (2) twenty-four-inch (24") box re= placement oak of native tres shall be required for each ten-inch (10") increment ofthe di- ameter ofthe existing tee, or portion thereof, 1b) Mature trees: One (1) twenty-fourinch (24") box replacement similar or naive trees shall be required for each ten-inch (10) inerement of the diameter of the existing tree, or portion thereof, ‘©) The following options shall apply tothe total numberof required replacement tres: i. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) replacement trees shall be planted on site, The re= raining balance of required replacement trees may be planted off-site at locations ap- proved by the Director. ii, A maximum of ity percent (5026) required replacement trees may be substituted with ‘an in-liew fee payment. ‘The value of each replacement tee, including the cost of instal lation, shall be established by a certified Arborist and the funds shall be dedicated to an ‘ban forestry program, 23.87.040— ENFORCEMENT AND LIABILITY (A) Enforcement (1) The Community Development Department will monitor construction activities for compliance ‘with the provisions ofthis Chapter. (@) Whenever a tee removal as uccurrd in conjunction with constrction or work contrary t the provisions of this Chapter, a Code Enforcement Officer shal issue a citation per tree removed ‘without a permit and a City inspector shal issue a notice to the responsible party to "stop work" ‘nthe projeeton which the violation has occurred. No work stall be allowed until the citation ‘has been paid andthe violation has been rectified and approved by the Director. {@) Whenever a tree removal has occured, independent of a development project, contrary to the provision ofthis Chapter, no building permits on the property assoefated with the violation shall be issued for a period of one (1) year i Taree (4) Whenever a te removal has occurred contrary to the provision of this Chapter, the required ‘number of replacement toes shall be double the standard provision. SECTION 3, Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or ‘phrase o portion of this Ordinance is, Zor any reason, held 16 be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each ssction, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause oF ‘phrase of this Ordinance itrespoctive of the fat that one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, para- raph, sentences, clauses or plusses be declared unconstitutional or invalid or ineffestive, ‘To this en the provisions ofthis Ordinance are declared to be severable. SECTION 6. Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify to the adoption ofthis Ondinance and publish in accordance with law. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this_day of, 2018, ‘Stephen Sham, Mayor ATTEST: Tauren Myies, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM Joseph M. Montes City Atiomey STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss CITY OF ALHAMBRA ) 1, Lauren Myles, City Clerk of the City of Alhambra, County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby attest to the above signature and certify that Ondinance No. ‘was adopted by the City Council of ‘the City of Alhambra at a regular meeting of said Council held on the ay of. 2018, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: NOES: Councilmembers: ABSENT: Councilmembers City Glowk Lauren Myles City of Alhambra, California tam CIT MARAGER APPROVAL: SUBMITTED BY: ra kn, AC Mea vei, PLAN 7O PREVENT AND COMBAT HOMELESSNESS - COUNTY GRANT RECOMMENDATION itis recommended that the City Council approve the City Homelessness Pian, authorize the submital of the Plan to the County of Los Angeles, authorize staf to explore applying for ‘addtional funding to support the Homelessness Plan implementation, and direct staffto undertake the staps necessary to finalize Councl’s action FACTS: 1 (On June 13, 2017, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors approved Measure H funding allocations in support ofthe County's Homeless Initiative strategies to prevent and ‘combat homelessness in the County. ‘The County or Los Angeles Board of Supervisors also allocated one-time funding for Individual ties to develop a plan to address homelessness in their respective cies. “The City entered into an agreement withthe San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) to select a consultant to work with cites in the region and administer the planning grant. (On January 18, 2018, the SGVCOG Governing Board selected LeSar Development Consultants (LDC) to assist each city withthe development ofa plan. Luring March and May 0f 2018, LOG tacttated a series of commurity meetings in Ure City with Various stakeholders, community members, homeless service providers, residents, business, law enforcement, and city staf to ciscuss the issues, challenges, and concems with homelessness inthe City a well as potential strategies to address the stuation, ‘The information gathered at the various matings formulated the goals and strategies included in the Pan and best reflect prorties and needs that align ith the strategies ‘adopted by the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors and funded by Measure H. 7. The Goa’s in the plan include: Continuing fo explore innovative housing solution. Coordinate with regional partners on homelessness plan implementation. Expand access fo workforce development and employment programs. Continuing to provide community education and resources, Continuing current engagement acivles and links to crisis response system FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: “Theiwisy final impact Consulting casts and other related expenses are eovored by a gront ATTACHMENT: Proposed Plan to pravent and combat homelessness City of Alhambra Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness (2018 - 2021) Prepared by: In collaboration with: [ESAR vB CONSULTANTS, % we SGVCOG About the City of Alhambra Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness | October 2017, the County of Los Angeles (County) and the United Way of Greater Los Angeles’ Home for Good Funders Colaborative awarded a planning grant to City of Alhambra (City) to draft a Pian to Prevent and Combat Homelessness (Pla). In late 2017, the City approved an agreement wih LeSar Development Consultants (LOC) to assist wth the development ofthe Plan, ‘The LDC team and the Git staff organized three input session meetings and conducted various Interviews to soit feedback and develop strategies to solve the City’s homelessness problem, ‘The meetings also focused on ways to improve the qualty of fe fr residents, neighborhoods, and the business community. LDC facitated the mestings and collected the pertinent information forthe development ofthe omeless plan. LDC also interviewed Key stakeholders from the City Departments. The information gathered atthe input sessions and interviews hhlped formulate the goals and strategies for inclusion ofthe plan and best reflect the priorities ‘and needs that align with the Homeless Initiative strategies adopted by the County Board of ‘Supervisors and funded by Measure H, “The Gity staf and the LDC team presented the Plan to the City Council on June 25, 2018. The City Council will consider adoption ofthe Pian by all Councilmembers including: Mayor Jeffrey Maloney Vice Mayor Luis Ayala Councilmember David Mejia Councilmember Barbara Messina ‘Councilmember Stephen Sham Contents Purpose ofthe Pian Homelessness in Alhambra Homelessness Plan Process Goals and Supporting Actions Goal 1: Continue to Explore Innovative Housing Solutions. Goal 2: Coordinate with Regional Partners on Homelessness Plan Implementation, Goal 3: Expand Access to Workforce Development and Employment Programs. Goal 4: Continue to Provide Community Education and Resources. Goal 5: Continue Gurrent Homelessness Engagement Activities, 18 16 19 20 21 24 Purpose of the Plan CCtes have played a vital role in addressing homelessness since the inception ofthe Los Angeles County Homeless Initative, In October 2017, the County Homeless Inttive and the United Way of Greater Los Angeles’ Home for Good Funders Collaborative oranted Phase 1 funding to ces, including the Cty of Alnamira (Cty), to develop a Homelessness Plan that wil ‘serve a8 a road map forthe city’s participation in preventing and combating homelessness over the course of three (3) years (2018 — 2021), Specially, the Pian sims tothe following ‘overarching goals to address homelessness: ‘+ Reduce the extent and scope of homelessness within the City + Align City resources with County investments + Improve quality of Ife fr all residents ‘The City is responsible for oversesing the goals and strategies, reporting on progress, as well as updating of adding new goals and strategies overtime. This Plan wil also position the City to become ebgible to apply forthe County Homeless Initiative Phase 2 funding forthe. implementation of the Plan salonal Efforts ‘The City is commited to working with the local community, neighboring cites, public agencies, and regional bodies to develop strategies that wll equtably distribute homeless housing and Services across the San Gabriel Valley according to need. The San Gabriel Valley Council of ‘Government (SGVCOG) is working closely with ts member cies in the development of their Homelessness Plans, which are specficalytallored to meet thei local needs. Collectively, the cites’ Homelessness Plans wil inform the SGVCOG of potential subregional strategies forthe Ces fo implement in an effort to combat and prevent homelessness across San Gabriel Valley. ‘After the ties submit their Homelessness Plans to the County, SGVCOG will convene a ‘Subregional Post-Plan Surnmit in August 2078 to share the plans and continue engaging with the oes in subregional coordination. SGVCOG wil also take patin assisting the cites in implementing theic Homelessness Plans. Homelessness in Alhambra ‘According tothe Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, the pointn-ime homeless population in Los Angeles County (County) was, '53,195-—a decrease of 3% from 2017. The City experienced a decrease in its homeless population between 2015 and 2018, The 2018 Greater los Angeles Homeless Count identified 52 homeless persons in the Cily—a decrease of 41% from 2017 (see Figure 1). Most homeless individuals that were unsheltered lived on the street, in makeshift shelters, and vans ‘Approximately 29% (or 15 persons) of the sheltered population were staying in transitional housing Figure 1: Homeless Count inthe City of Alhambra eee }) ‘On the Sheet wm!) 15 /29% ==) Transitional Housing ens) ) 15/29% Ip) ‘Makeshift Shelters @ y\,) Tents 7) 12/23% 0! 07 is Rvs / C CS) B41 camer eeu ke Emergency Shelters 0/0% : n i = : » —eUntetees 8 ° A ” ra ” “ ® 2 ‘Source: Los Angeles Homeless Services Autonty 2018 numbers are fenativ, pending LAHSA fina approval 2 ‘Data imitations do not permit detaled information about wi is experiencing homelessness in Alhambra, However, demographic data is available atthe Service Planning Area (SPA) evel ‘The folowing provides a snapshot of who was experiencing homelessness in SPA 3~ San Gabriel Valley in 2017, which includes Alhambra ane surrounding cites." + General demographics of homeless individuals in San Gabriel Valley (0 67% (2,373 persons) wore unsheltered and lving outside while 33% (1,179 persons) were in same form af temporary shelter accommodations ~ accounting {or 6% of Los Angeles’ homeless population © 70% were single alls, 18% were famiies, and 6% were youth and young adulto ‘© 28% were female, 72% were male, 0.4% were transgender, and 0.2% dié not Identity with a gender © 50% were Hispanic/Latino, 24% were white, 18% were African American, 596 were American Indian, 2¢ were Asian, and 1% Identifiad as other ‘© 546 were age 62 and up, 17% between the ages of 55-61, 60% between the ages ‘0 25-54, 75 between the ages of 18-24, and 11% were under the age of 18, ‘0 6¥%6 were United States Veterans ‘+ Other vulnerability indicators of homeless individuals San Gabriel Valley ‘9 20% were considered chronically homeless, meaning that they have lengthy or repeated histories of homelessness along with a longterm disability such a8 ‘mental liness, substance use disorder, of a physica health problem: © 26% had a mental liness, 17% had a substance use disorder, and 2% had Hivials ‘© 27% have experienced domesticiintimate partner violence in their Metime In adaltion tothe LAHSA homeless count data and regional demographics, tis useful to ‘examine city-level data from tha regional Coordinated Entry System (CES)". This provdes an ‘ennanced view of those experiencing homelessness and their challenges, as well as their needs Using responses to the Vulnerability Index Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (Vt- SPDAT) assessment and other incieatos ofa person's overall health and wellbeing ® According to the data and responses collocied between July 2016 and November 2017, 61 homeless individuals identified Alnambra as the current ct they lve in. Below isa summary ofthe responses: “+ General demographics of homeless individuals in Alhambra ‘0 Most individuals were identified as 41-86 years of age (98%), followed by 25-40 ‘age range (31%), 56 and over (25%), and 18.24 age range (7%) ‘© Most individuals were identified as White (37%), folowed by Black or African ‘American (7%). Asian (1196), and other of multiple races (5%). The remaining ‘3% was data that was not collected or the client chose not to ie © 62% ofthe individuals ware male, while 33% were female, The remaining 5% was data that was not collected * Cyc ie vad ino res see oss pupae Sac ating fea ares te cman ef Aas ‘lain Me Ac tl ae Cama Cons Samar Se Gum io, Gert, ies, Manors. ‘sce est, ear, paren, nn ba, nae Sn rr, Yor ly. bn es ons wd aa ne Curse ty Sam (8) egal sare tat steaines Novag lara anon pevon 3 rete ae noatnatcole Testes Par Scapa dl ame caaanges araere ib ppt spon. aah bon soins opel sotcoaly 3 “+ Othor vulnerability indicators of homeless individuals in Alhambr ‘2 25% af the individuals reported chronic health issues with ver, kidneys, stomach, lungs, or the heart ‘© 13% reported a mental heath issue or concem © Sip reported substance abuse as a difficult challenge in obtaining housing or affording housing ‘As shown in Figure 2, nearly 33% of the homeless individuals from the data assessment reported being in thelr own home less than 12 months ago. Approximately 21% of the Indlvctals reported rising a rbulance atleast once inthe last © menths, possibly due to issues related to heath or substance abuse. And approximately 20% ofthe individuals reported tohave spent atleast one right in all inthe past 6 months Figure 2: Coordinated Entry System Assessment @) 33% Mroctoewan eto {Uaterepoted a your orlonger &) 205 neenasnarmtee (UR) 20% steam “The V-SPDAT assessment produces an acuity score, which can help identity an appropriate housing intervention for someone experiencing homelessness. As shown In Figure 3 below, 80% of the hameless individuals could benefit rom rapid re-housing, Approximately 12% identifed as those who are able to find hausing on their own, while 8% could benefit from ‘supportive housing Figure 3: Recommended Housing Intervention Scored high acuy& needing 87% Sepportve housing @ 80% ‘esagtenrencosng. @) 127% Seteow ast roe The following outlines the City’s current actives dedicated to individuals and families ‘experiencing homelessness and thase facing housing instal Past Homelessness Efforts Rapid Rehousing 112009, tha City received $567,605 in grant funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (Recovery Act Funded) to assist eligible participants to prevent homelessness and rapidly re house recenlly homeless Individuals and families in AlRembra, City’s Homeless Outreach Mental Evaluation (HOME) Team Created in 2016, the HOME team addresses homelessness in the Cty by providing outreach and engagement services. +The HOME team offers an email address for Alhambra community members to contact {or assistance at home@alhambrapd.org, in dalton to caling City Hal or the Police Department. + As of May 2018, the HOME team has engaged with 67 homeless individuals, ‘Approximately 30 of these individuals have received housing services, and 8 Individuals ‘were placed in permanent housing 1+ As of December 2017, four San Gabriel Valley municipalities have contacted the HOME team seeking information to replicate or create a similar communty-collaborative effort “The HOME team is comprised ofthe folowing: + Alhambra City Manager's Office ‘0. Leads and oversees coordination ofall HOME team members and faites activities ‘+ Alhambra Police Department © The team consists af one police officer who works directly wth a mental health clinician, 40 hours @ week, and a housing navigator. + Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DME) "The team works with a fulltime County Mental Healt Clinician who rides along with a Police Offcer 40 hours a week to conduct outreach and engagement to homeless individuals suffering from mental less by placing them in psychiatric facties, helping er lolesteure with families, reserving them space at shelters, and connecting with service providers, + Union Station Homeless Services © In December 2016, the City entered into @ contract agreement with Union Station Homeless Services (USHS). The City approved $200,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Funds te fund USHS for services until March 31, 2018. (On Apri'8, 2018, the Ciy extended the contract with USHS in the amount ‘$250,000 for homeless outreach case management and cis housing services through June 30, 2019 ‘© USHS assists the HOME team in conducting the folowing Provide street outreach servicos + Reserve five beds in their Pasadena shetter for Alhambra homeless: inalviduals + Offer motel voushers + Coordinate referrals to medical care, mertal health services, substance abuse treatment, legal ad, etc ‘© One fulltime housing navigator ftom USHS is assigned to Alhambra to provide ‘case management to help homeless individuals with their housing needs. The snousing navigator has an office located at the Alhembra Pub Library. The ‘housing navigator also provides cents with transportation to medical ‘appointments, as wel as tothe Social Securty office and the Department of Motor Vehicles to help them obtain andlor replace documents that are necessary to-a0cess services. ‘9. USHS algo provide clothing tems, food, and hygiene kits, ‘Alhambra Unified School District ‘0. The Alhambra Untied Schoo! District (AUSD) runs a Homeless and Parent Engagement (HOPE) Program to assist families with schoo!-age chiiren “experiencing homelessness fo ensure that they are glen the opportunity and faccess fo educational and other services to meet the same academic achievement standards to which all students are held ‘© AUSD conducts a food bank every month with famiies associated with AUSD and any individuals referred to by the City. © AS of April 2018, the AUSD identified approximately 296 students that are ‘considered homeless under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act." Approximately 146, o 49%, ofthese students le in the Cy of Alhambra, © The HOPE program partners with the following organizations: Kingdom Causes * Provides HOPE students with school supplies, emergency shelter {and other immediate solutions + Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley ‘= Acaseworker helps HOPE students and familias with long-term housing + Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) First Responders’ Fund “This fund is used to asset the public safety team if they come across an indivi in need of food, diapers, matel vouchers, etc. during of-hours. Housing Rights Center “The Gity contract withthe Housing Rights Center fo provide fair housing services ang landlord tenant counseling services. ‘The Housing Rights Cenler operates is fair housing clinic at the Alhambra Public Library fn Fridays from 2:00pm to 5:00pm butis available by phone Monday - Friday from 8:30am fo 5:00pm or at their Pasadena or Los Angeles offices, “jhe Wokiono Vento Homeless Aasatance Act dines homoge ax chile and youth who ack a fod, rogulr, sand aaequatenigtime eden”, euch a slaying mottos ana couche ae we 8 ng itanaterallregeny shakes car, eetcromded tovsng abandoned bulge, pate specs, and thar epaces 6 Community Partners + Tzu Chi Foundation ‘0 Provides @ monthly food pantry that serves families and individuals in Alhambra, In addltion to medical assistance, and necessities such as clothing, shoes, and schoo! supplies 1+ YMCA of West San Gabrie! (© Provides a shower facility daly pass, access to a gym, ness classes, and ‘recreational swimming, ‘© No child or family fs turned away for nabilty to pay for services, ‘Table 4: City Funding and Activities Related to ‘Combatting and Preventing Homelessness Bam cry rey pate Union Station| ‘Outreach and ‘Commun Homeless Services engagement | Development Block Grant Housing Rights Center Fairhousing senices | Communiy Development Block Grant First Responders Fund Necassies, such as | FundraseriDonations food, capers, mote nd 'Y 2017-18 Community Ds ‘According o the City’s CDBG Annual Action Plan, the following oulines the City’s goals and priors that are related to preventing homelessness: + Provide decent and affordable housing ‘o Conserve and improve existing affordable housing ‘© Support new affordable housing opportunities ‘2 Support housing cod enforcement services (© Promote equal housing opportunity “+ Provide decent ving environment through neighborhood improvements and community, services ‘0 Provide needed community and supportive services, especialy senior services ‘asthe City recognizes the need to focus resources onthe at-iisk homeless, ‘specifically the elderly and fall edery with limited resources Homelessness Plan Process “The City coordinated a series of stakeholder input meetings and interdepartmental interviews ‘over the course of six months with the assistance of LeSar Development Consultants (LDC), @ ‘consulting fim retained through a Home for Good Funders Collaborative planning grant. The input sessions educated stakeholders about best practices in addressing homelessness, current city efforts to prevent and combat homelessness, and solicited feedback about the challenges ‘and opportunites related to addressing homelessness in the City The meetings engaged a broad network of stakeholders from publi, private, and non-profit sectors, including ely departments directly serving or impacted by homelessness, service providers, residents, and community and business leaders. The folowing section provides a ‘summary of the four input sessions conducted by the Cily and LDC. The presentation to the Chamber of Commerce, faith-based organizations, and the community members included a brief presentation onthe current homelessness situation inthe Cty and the County, followed by an inroduction and discussion from members of the HOME team. LDC solcted feedback from the stakeholders on the current challenges and potential strategies to incude inthe Plan Input Session #4: HOME Team ‘© Held on March 3, 2018, + Attendees included members of the HOME team Input Session #2: Chamber of Commerce ‘+ Held on May 3, 2018 ‘+ Attendees included members from the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce Input Session #3: 1d Organizations + Held on May 2, 2018 ‘Attendees inclided members from the local fatrbased organizations (see Figure 8) Input Session #4: Community Moot + Held on May 3, 2018 + Attendees included members from the local community (see Figure 5) City Department Interviews ‘+ City Manager's Department + Cily Community Services Department - Joslyn Adult Senior Services Center ‘+ City Development Services = Housing Division Figure 6: Input Sessions Tap: Sgt Joe Malte presenting about the HOME team to the fatf-based organizations. Bott: LeSar ‘Dovolonment Consultants giving bie presantation othe communty members. (Source: LeSar Developmont Consutants) 10 A list of challenges related to homelessness and strategies Kentifed by the stakehoklers ae listed below. Stakcholder Input Sessions: Summary of Identified Challenge: Staff of city Departments ‘+ Shortage of housing is creating a roadblock ~ where to place people and get them off of the etreet? ‘+ Previous outreach to landlords was challenging as landords are unuiling to accept Yyoucters or any ype of subsidized housing + Diffcuty atracing affordable housing developers due to lack of funding ‘+ First responders and their resources sometimes caught up dealing with heath or ‘exposure to environment issues with people experiencing homelessness ‘0. Ifthey admit to a medical complaint, they can transport them, but if they do not, they often rely on Union Station and coordinate withthe Police © However, during after-hours, sometimes not sure where to refer the homeless. individu 1+ Fire Department encounters about 10 individuals consistently over time, ‘> They often suffer from substance abuse or alcohol abuse issues, mental ness — most deny services for mental heath or substance abuse + Homelessness is sometimes Invisible, such as homeless femies that are identiied by the schoo aistie Chamber of CommercerBusiness Community ‘+ Businesees want to understand what they can do and what are the available resources when there Is a homeless individual who is threatening or violent + Previously dd not feel a sense of urgency fiom Police Department when they called for ‘eslatance + How do we disseminate information to other businesses about solutions? What are best practions for businesses? ‘+ There area lot of places people can sleep al businesses, whether on chairs, behing trash bins, In an alley ~ this is challenge for business overs ‘+ Lack of understanding about what is actual criminal activity versus minor issues ‘Alhambra Unified Schoo! District (AUSD), Service Providers, Faith-Based Organizations +144 of 287 (60% of) MeKinney-Vento (MV) students in AUSD are Alhambra residents ‘0 About 30 MV familes are iterally homeless © Wile most famies ae in inadequate housing or in over-crowded housing, not lteraly homeless, the likelihood of them becoming homeless is high + Most families become homeless (under MV) because they priced out of housing — rising rents, anything that leads to financial hardship, etc. + Any family getting rohoused is likely tobe placed somewhere ouside of Alhambra that is more affordable ">. Most families prefer to stay in Alhambra because of the community and the school system asi is not beneficial for chilsren development to consistently ‘move from place to another + Ifstudentsfamiles find tied, adequate housing outside ofthe district, then they must enrol at their schoo of residence aftr the school year is over " Familes fear to disciose they are homeless due to issues with immigration, Department ‘of Chikren and Family Services, legal isues, stigma of homelessness, cultural differences, ete FFamiles may be able to pay monthly rate, but they would lack the funds forthe securty dapesits or provide proof of stable income, wich the landlord typically requests uptront “There is rapid rehousing (RRH) money, but cannot find any landlords o participate, having children is a barrier — Family Promise and others try to vouch fo the families and ‘Work with smaller independent landlords to got families housed Many families would not be able to afford a unit on their own after temporary assistance because they are s0 low-income ‘0. Mast families are already working, but do not have good credit, or make just ‘enough to afford monthly rent ‘Many familias have exhausted the'r resources by the time they come to Family Promiselether service provider for assistance 5 bedsimats for Alhambra at Unian Station Homeless Services are typically reserved for individual, not for fares "2 Those who utilize emergency beds usually use them to transtion to bridge housing ai Union Station, tanstion to create a housing plan, complete applications, etc ‘The County's 211 phone ine service can only connect people with an organization that Is closed after-hours ‘Sometimes Family Solutions Center (FSO) responses can take 3-5 days, not 24 hours, {as they are under capacity ‘2 Local churches, sometimes the Police Foundation, put together money to voucher a family unt they get an appointment at FSC ‘© Not eigbie for appointment at FSC i not the incvidual isnot currently homeless Inthe past, local church wanted to help shelter families, but there were zoning and ‘other issues ~ other churches and service providers wan to understand how they could ‘move forward with allowing church facies to temporarily house homeless famies and Individuals, and what churches are allowed or not allowed to do under city regulations ‘There isa need for more supportive housing and affordable housing - most families \Wouls nt qualify for permanent supportive housing (PSH), but need long-term affordable solutions ‘o.There ae individuals who are chronically homeless, but they do not fit in any certeria that would easily qualify them for RRH, or PSH, voucher, et, Concern about the trauma of childhood homelessness, often more ikely to experience homelass as an adult ‘Thera are less than 75 beds avallable in SPA 3 for families Many times, churches reach out for advice, often they are led to Amber (Union Station) but she i only one person Want fo understanc the longer-term resources that exis instead of always fling Immediate needslenabiing people 2 Community Members ‘+ Togst people what thay really need, ittakes resources, money, and realestate + The souree of the issue isthe lack of affordable housing ‘+The Cy has very strict zoning codes ‘The atilude/NIMBYism ofthe community and the City needs to change to get leadership buy-in and gel people to understand that they are “our people" and “we need to take ‘care of them” people lose sight ofthe fact that housing is a human right ‘+ CDBG is funding that belongs to low-income people, but it is being spent on things that Akambra’s} General Fund should be funding “+ There are many people who are sloaping along valley iva — where else are people ‘supposed fo goin the evening if the Library is closed? ‘+ People who are homeless in Alhamiora may have lived in a home inthe City before ‘©The community members do not want to lose our own residents ‘+ Cash assistance and other supports have decreased over tie, affecting largely female, single-headed households ‘+ There are no 24-hour shelters; families fleeing domestic violence are hard to shelter, many options are far away and would not allow students to stay at school “+ Volunteers for Farmiy Promise know that their families are great candidates for assistancemhousing "When families do find housing I's often much smaller than what they need Concern about how we are keeping the Library, parks, and restaurants safe ‘Worried about familas/ndivduals who are undocumented and afraid to seek help Conoarn about service providers tha rely on a lt of volunteers, the rotation of staff (One individual wno has been forced out of housing for a3" tine in Alhambra due to a landlord raising rents —has ved in Alhambra all of her life and does not plan to stayin the City because it snot affordable to live Staff of City Departments ‘+ Continuing collaboration and convenings of HOME (Homeless Outreach and Mental Evaluation) team with Police, Fire, Family Promise, AUSD, Union Station, Code Enforcement, LA County Department of Mental Health, Kingdom Causes, YMCA ‘+ Parlcipte in the County's First Responder Training, nopefuly others can also participate ‘+ City is renewing contract with Union Station to provide a case manager on-site atthe Library to assist individuals in housing navigation, also continuing partnership with Housing Rights Center dlnic every Friday ‘Chamber of CommercelBusiness Community * Consider a public flyer or outreach materials online that includes contact information for referrals, places with food or other socal services, and how to interact with indhiduals, ‘experiencing homelessness ‘Alhambra Unified Schoo! District (AUSD), Service Providers, Faith-Based Organizations. ‘Continue to work wth teachers and sta members to leam how to identify families, how to phrase questions to families in hopes of geting families to understand what homelessness under MV is, also breaking down the sligma of homelessness, 18

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