CITY OF ALHAMBRA

SIX-MONTH STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

30 October 2012 through 1 April 2013

THREE-YEAR GOAL: WHEN

ENHANCE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING AND JOBS CREATION

WHO WHAT
DONE

STATUS
ON TARGET REVISED

COMMENTS

1. March 25, 2013

City Manager and Director of Development Services, working with the new owner

Present to the City Council for action agreements to bring 180,000 square foot retail space(s) and housing to the International Extrusion property and along the Fremont Corridor.

Revised to March 25, 2013. Developer is not ready to present the proposed plan at this time.

2. Feb. 10, 2013 Clean up April 1, 2013 Construction to start

Director of Development Services, working with the developer

Ensure completion of the soils clean-up and begin construction on the Casita de Zen mixed-use development at rd 3 and Main Streets.

Verbal approval has been given by the State for the clean-up. Upon receipt of written approval, the developer will initiate construction. Construction is estimated to start April 2013.

3. Jan. 15, 2013

City Manager and Director of Development Services, working with the property owner

Facilitate a lease agreement for the Rioni Building to a major national tenant.

The tenant is no longer interested in the building.

4. Feb. 28, 2013

Director of Public Works and Director of Development Services

Investigate the possibility of designating and implementing a shuttle service along Main St. during lunch hours to promote the use of local restaurants and businesses in the downtown and present a recommendation to the City Manager.

Revised to Feb. 28, 2012

5. April 1, 2013

Director of Development Services and City Manager

Identify tenants and facilitate securing leases for the former Hallmark store, the vacant furniture store at 127 Main, the Wedding Shop, and the furniture store at 30 E. Main.

In Process x

6. April 1, 2013

Director of Development Services and City Manager, working with the property owner

Identify a tenant and facilitate a lease agreement for development of the property between Palm and Raymond Avenues, north of Pepper Street.

In Process x

7. April 1, 2013

Director of Development Services and City Manager, working with the developer

Have plan check completed and construction begun on the Alhambra Pacific Plaza.

Plans submitted on November 30, 2012. Grading plan check completed and sent back to the architect for revisions.

8. April 15, 2013

Director of Development Services and City Manager

Present to the City Council for action an economic development agreement with the property owner to sell and develop property at Date and Commonwealth Avenues.

EDA approved by CC on Jan. 14, 2013.

9. April 15, 2013

Director of Development Services and City Manager, working with the owner

Identify tenants and options to enhance the property, move the project forward and submit a Rehab and Development Agreement to the City Council to develop the Alhambra Place Shopping Center.

In Process x

10. April 15, 2013

Director of Development Services and City Manager

Outreach to at least 10 bio-med/bio-tech industry firms to bring jobs to the city and report the results to the City Council.

One firm has contacted via email. We are attempting to assist with the information they need to find an appropriate site.

11. FUTURE OBJECTIVE

Director of Development Services and City Manager

Outreach to at least 10 existing businesses in the industrial area to discuss their needs and report the results to the City Council.

12. FUTURE OBJECTIVE

Director of Development Services and City Manager

Explore the feasibility of a major national grocery store on Valley Boulevard and make a recommendation to the City Council for direction.

THREE-YEAR GOAL: WHEN

ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF OUR NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY

WHAT
DONE

WHO

STATUS
ON TARGET REVISED

COMMENTS

1. Mar. 1, 2013

Chief of Police

Implement a campaign to encourage Neighborhood Watch groups and other residents to report any issues that impact the safety of their neighborhoods.

Dont Ignore It, Report campaign is being started. Marketing materials and plans being developed. Media campaign to take place in Feb/March 2013.

2. Jan. 31, 2013 and quarterly thereafter 3. April 1, 2013

Mayor Messina and the City Manager

Schedule a meeting with the School District (reps from both agencies; Superintendent and School Board President) to discuss issues of mutual concern.

Due to the Holidays, a meeting will be scheduled by January 31, 2013.

Chief of Police, working with existing Neighborhood Watch groups

Provide an educational session to inform residents of new and evolving safety concerns to the community.

Plans for a community forum are being considered. Dates and locations are being planned for community meetings three such meetings in 2013.

4. April 15, 2013

Director of Community Services and Mayor Messina

Investigate the feasibility of using the southern portion of the Edison easement on Raymond Avenue between Vine and Cedar Streets to convert to a community garden and make a recommendation to the City Council for direction.

According to the SCE representative Edison no longer allows community gardens on easements due to the large number of variables beyond Edisons control. Some of the issues cited by SCE include difficulty for SCE to manage; lack of control of plants and insects attracted to the plants; lack of control of the types of structures erected; lack of control of noise (music and other types) that can be disruptive to the neighbors.

5. April 15, 2013

Director of Community Services and Mayor Messina, working with outside entities

Determine the feasibility of constructing a dog park and make a recommendation to the City Council for direction.

City Council reviewed the locations identified as possibilities and determined that the only location that might be suitable is at New Ave and Adams St and is partially owned by the City of San Gabriel. San Gabriel staff has not responded to Alhambra staff regarding this possibility.

6. April 15, 2013

Chief of Police and Mayor Messina, working with residents

Expand the number of Neighborhood Watch groups in the city by at least five.

Outreach is being done to solicit block leaders and captains. Recruitment and discussions are occurring with area residents. One such group has been organized for the Downtown area.

7. April 15, 2013

Mayor Messina and the Vice Mayor

Develop and recommend to the City Council for action a campaign to get the students in Alhambra to support the completion of the 710 Freeway.

THREE-YEAR GOAL: WHEN WHO

IMPROVE FINANCIAL STABILITY

WHAT
DONE

STATUS
ON TARGET REVISED

COMMENTS

1. Dec. 17, 2012

Director of Finance

Develop a quarterly Financial Status Report for presentation to the City Manager.

Presented to City Council on December 17, 2012.

2. April 1, 2013

Director of Finance and the City Manager

Present to the City Council for action a Five-Year Financial Plan.

Revised to April 1, 2013

3. March 1, 2013

Director of Development Services and Director of Finance

Identify funding for updating the citys General Plan and report the results to the City Council.

In Process

THREE-YEAR GOAL:

IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THE CITYS INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES

WHAT
DONE

WHEN

WHO

STATUS
ON TARGET REVISED

COMMENTS

1. Dec. 15, 2012

Library Director

Develop and present to the City Manager a Space Utilization Plan for available space at the Library.

Presented to City Manager plans to move furniture from closed areas to public areas. More single user computer table space and teen area tables have been put in place.

2. Feb. 15, 2013

Director of Community Services, working with the American Little League

Contingent upon available funding, install a new scoreboard at the Granada Park Baseball Field.

The contract is fully executed for installation. Rain saturated fields delayed the project. Staff is working with the contractor to get the trenching completed before another storm.

3. Feb. 28, 2013

Director of Public Works

Determine the feasibility of expanding bus service to south of Valley Boulevard and report the results to the City Council for direction.

Revised to February 28, 2013.

4. Jan. 15, 2013

Director of Community Services

Present to the City Council for action the awarding of a contract for a new roof at Almansor Court.

Contract awarded Jan. 14, 2013.

5. Feb. 15, 2013

Director of Community Services

Release a Notice Inviting Bids for replacement of the golf course irrigation jockey pump.

Staff has received the specifications for the equipment needed and is assembling the NIB.

6. Feb. 1, 2013

Director of Development Services lead, Director of Public Works, Library Director

Explore the possibility of using underground parking at the library for valet or controlled parking when the library is not in use and report the results to the City Council.

In Process

7. Feb. 1, 2013

Director of Administrative Services and Asst. to the City Mgr. Paulson, working with the departments

Complete the citys Energy Efficiency Chapter of the Climate Action Plan.

The final draft of the EECAP will be presented to the City Council for their consideration on January 28, 2013.

8. April 1, 2013

Director of Finance and an IT Committee with reps from each department, working with a consultant

Develop and present to the City Council for action an IT Master Plan for day-to-day operations.

Revised to April 1, 2013

9. March 1, 2013

Director of Public Works

Solicit a Notice Inviting Bids for the 2012 Street Improvement Project.

10. April 15, 2013

Director of Public Works

Recommend to the City Council for action solicitation of a Notice Inviting Bids for the Mission Road Beautification Project from First Street to west city limits.

11. FUTURE OBJECTIVE

City Manager lead, Director of Finance, Director of Public Works

Explore possible funding for a parking structure at First and Main Streets and report the results to the City Council.

THREE-YEAR GOAL:

ENHANCE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF THE CITYS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

WHAT
DONE

WHEN

WHO

STATUS
ON TARGE T REVISED

COMMENTS

1. Canceled

Council member Yamauchi and the Director of Administrative Services

Host a tour and welcoming reception for the visiting Mayor of Kirishima, Japan.

The delegation has cancelled its trip.

2. Feb. 1, 2013

Chief of Police and Fire Chief, working with department heads

Conduct the Disaster Service Worker (DSW) Orientation and Training Program for all employees.

Training will be scheduled and completed in the month of February.

3. Feb. 28, 2013

Director of Administrative Services

Purchase and program a new lobby sign.

Revised to February 28, 2013.

4. March 1, 2013

Director of Administrative Services, working with Council member Yamauchi and the Communications Specialist

Develop and implement a strategy to outreach to the city and surrounding region on a wider scale to increase awareness of the citys programs and services.
(e.g., through other local cities publications; School District publications and organizations such as the PTA; LA Weekly; Chamber of Commerce business contacts/email/rosters; Asian publications)