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CITY OF ALHAMBRA AGENDA ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 25, 2013

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

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

Addressing the Council: Section 2.04.210 of the Alhambra Municipal Code establishes the procedures for addressing the Council. Any person wishing to address the Council during the meeting must complete a Speaker Request Card and submit it to the City Clerk. When called upon by the Mayor, please step to the podium and give your name, address and organization or other party you represent, if any, in an audible tone of voice for the record. Remarks are limited to 5 minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other than the Council and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the Council, without the permission of the Mayor. No question shall be asked a Councilperson except through the Mayor. Standards of Decorum: Any person making personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks or who shall become boisterous while addressing the Council shall be forthwith, by the Mayor, barred from the meeting. Enforcement of Decorum: The Chief of Police, or his designee, shall be Sergeant-at-Arms of the Council meetings. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall carry out all orders and instructions given by the Mayor for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum at the Council meeting. Persons Authorized to be Within Rail: No person, except City officials, their representatives, and newspaper reporters, shall be permitted within the rail in front of the Council Chamber without the express consent of the Council. Agenda Tracking Numbers: All numbers listed in bold after the title of each Agenda item are City Clerk tracking numbers that are used for filing and research purposes.

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AGENDA Regular Meeting ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers 111 South First Street November 25, 2013 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: COUNCIL: FLAG SALUTE:

Sham, Messina, Yamauchi, Ayala, Placido Led by Mayor Placido

READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to City Council taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read. Recommended Action: By motion, determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read, and waive further reading.

PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF NEW ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE RETAILERS F2M13-47, N2M13-142, O2M13-4626 This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M13-142 for the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider whether or not an urgency ordinance (O2M13-4626) should be adopted extending the term of Ordinance No. O2M13-4621 adopting a moratorium on the issuance of permits or entitlements for the establishment and operation of new electronic cigarette retailers in the City for a period not to exceed 10 months and 15 days, until October 9, 2014, pending the completion of studies by the Citys Development Services Department. Recommended Action: After receiving public testimony, the Mayor should close the public hearing and direct the City Attorney to introduce and give reading by title only, waiving further reading to the following urgency ordinance entitled: Ordinance No. O2M13-4626: An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, enacted pursuant to California Government Code Sections 36937 and 65858, extending a moratorium on the issuance of permits or entitlements for the establishment and operation of new electronic cigarette retailers in the City after which such ordinance shall go into effect immediately upon its adoption by a 4/5th vote of the City Council.

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CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF NEW TATTOO PARLORS F2M13-47, N2M13-141, O2M13-4627 This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M13-141 for the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider whether or not an urgency ordinance (O2M13-4627) should be adopted extending the term of Ordinance No. O2M13-4622 adopting a moratorium on the issuance of new permits or entitlements for the establishment and operation of new tattoo parlors on an interim basis for a period not to exceed 10 months and 15 days, until October 9, 2014, pending the completion of studies by the Citys Development Services Department. Recommended Action: After receiving public testimony, the Mayor should close the public hearing and direct the City Attorney to introduce and give reading by title only, waiving further reading to the following urgency ordinance entitled: Ordinance No. O2M13-4627: An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, enacted pursuant to California Government Code Sections 36937 and 65858, extending a temporary moratorium on the issuance of new permits or entitlements for the establishment and operation of new tattoo parlors after which such ordinance shall go into effect immediately upon its adoption by a 4/5th vote of the City Council.

CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 3 18) All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a citizen or Council member requests otherwise; in which case, the item will be removed for separate consideration. 3. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: REPLACEMENT OF THE ALMANSOR COURT & ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE COMPLEX ROOFS F2M12-47, C2M13-2, M2M13-116 Staff requests that the City Council accept the contract with Pacific Builders and Roofing Inc. for the Almansor Court and Alhambra Municipal Golf Course Complex Roof Replacement Project as complete and approve a Notice of Completion. There was one change order issued for this project which resulted in a net decrease of $38,685.81. The change order was issued due to a reduction of costs in the owner allowance portion of the contract. 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 City Council to accept this project as complete and instruct that a Notice of Completion be filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorders Office. Recommended Action: City Council accept as complete contract C2M13-2 with Pacific Builders and Roofing Inc. for the Almansor Court and Alhambra Municipal Golf Course Complex Roof Replacement Project in the amount of $407,314.19; instruct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County for recordation; and, instruct the

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Director of Finance to release the 5% retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed. (M2M13-116)

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ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE NORTH FIRST STREET PARKING STRUCTURE PROJECT F2M13-31, N2M13-148, N2M13-163, M2M13-117 Staff requests City Council consideration and approval of a negative declaration prior to completion of parking structure design and commencement of any construction activity for the North First Street Parking Structure. The City is working on design for a multilevel parking structure which would be placed on North First Street where currently a single level parking lot exists. A Notice of Intent to file a Negative Declaration was submitted to the County of Los Angeles Recorders Office and the State Clearinghouse in accordance with CEQA requirements, and a 20 day public review period commenced October 28, 2013 and closed November 18, 2013. One letter was received during the public comment period and is on file in the City Clerks Office. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time for the City Council to receive any further public comments and subsequently adopt a Negative Declaration. Recommended Action: After receiving any further public testimony, the City Council may adopt the following Minute Order No. M2M13-117: RESOLVED by the Alhambra City Council that this Council has received and considered the environmental review documentation and the project, that consists of the construction of a multi-level public parking structure known as the North First Street Parking Structure Project to be located at 26 North First Street, Alhambra, California (the Project); and, as a result of its said consideration, this Council hereby finds and determines that the said negative declaration heretofore filed and proposed as a result of said project is appropriate; hereby finds that the said negative declaration has been prepared and considered pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Control Act of 1970, as amended, and therefore, hereby approves such negative declaration; and, in addition, hereby finds and determines that said Project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code of the State of California (a de minimis impact); and, directs staff to file a Notice of Determination with the County and undertake any further steps necessary to finalize Councils action.

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION: PURCHASE & INSTALLATION OF BACK-UP GENERATOR AND AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH AT SEWER LIFT STATION NO. 7 F2M13-28, C2M13-12, M2M13-118 Staff requests that the City Council accept the Purchase and Installation of a Back-up Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch at Sewer Lift Station No. 7 Project as complete. 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 City Council to accept this project as complete and instruct that the Notice of Completion be filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorders Office.

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Recommended Action: City Council accept as complete the contract with Gammill Electric (C2M13-12) for the Purchase and Installation of a Back-up Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch at Sewer Lift Station No. 7 in the amount of $48,499; direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct the Finance Director to release the 5% retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Councils action. (M2M13-118)

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION: 2013 UTILITIES DIVISION STREET CUT REPAIR PROJECT - F2M10-81, C2M13-27, M2M13-119 Staff requests that the City Council accept the work of All American Asphalt (C2M13-27), for the 2013 Utilities Division Street Cut Repair Project. There was one change order issued for this project in the amount of $14,222.75. The change order was issued because of additional paving on Almansor Street on the south side of the Almansor Street Bridge to Hellman Avenue. The 2013 Utilities Division Street Cut Repair Project is complete and has been inspected and approved by Staff. It is now appropriate to file a Notice of Completion for the project. Recommended Action: City Council accept the work of All American Asphalt (C2M13-27) for the 2013 Utilities Division Street Cut Repair Project in the amount of $113,862.75; direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion, releasing the 5% retention in 35 days, if no liens are filed; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Councils action. (M2M13-119)

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION: SEWER MANHOLE REPAIRS PROJECT F2M13-42, C2M13-34, M2M13-120 Staff requests that the City Council accept the Sewer Manhole Repair Project as complete. 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 City Council to accept this project as complete and instruct that the Notice of Completion be filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorders Office. Recommended Action: City Council accept as complete the contract with T.A. Rivard (C2M13-34) for the Sewer Manhole Repair Project in the amount of $49,000; direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct the Finance Director to release the 5% retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Councils action. (M2M13-120)

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APPROVE MOU: ADMINISTRATION & COST SHARING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ENHANCED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER WATERSHED F2M13-54, C2M13-54, M2M13-121

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Staff requests that the City Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Alhambra and 16 other governmental agencies for administration and cost sharing for the development of the Enhanced Watershed Management Program and the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program for the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed. Recommended Action: City Council approve that certain Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the City of Alhambra and 16 other governmental agencies for the administration and cost sharing for the development of the Enhanced Watershed Management Program and the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program for the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed, with the Citys portion of costs to be $24,951.85, a copy of which MOU is on file in the City Clerks Office as Contract No. C2M13-54 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 Councils action. (M2M13-121)

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APPROVE AGREEMENT: PURCHASE OF MOBILE MODULAR CLASSROOM TO BE LOCATED AT THE FIRE TRAINING FACILITY - F2M1-45, C2M13-55, M2M13-122 Staff requests City Council authorization to enter into a purchase agreement with Mobile Modular Management Corporation for a previously owned and refurbished mobile trailer to be used as a classroom at the Fire Training Facility. The total cost of the agreement includes all work, delivery and set up. Staff is requesting this purchase through Mobile Modular be as a sole source due to the fact that the trailer is a refurbished unit and a competitive bid would not apply, pursuant to AMC section 3.36.080. Recommended Action: City Council provide authorization to enter into a purchase and installation agreement with Mobile Modular Management Corporation, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, for a previously owned and refurbished 14 x 60 mobile trailer to be used as a classroom at the Fire Training Facility in an amount not to exceed $46,661.61; approve the carryover request of $250,829 from the 2012/2013 budget to the 2013/14 budget; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Councils action. (M2M13-122)

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AWARD OF CONTRACT: OVERSIGHT OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS F2M13-49, C2M13-56, M2M13-124 Staff requests that the City Council award a contract to Golf Wisz Inc. for the oversight of the Alhambra Municipal Golf Course Maintenance Contracts. Staff is seeking to contract with a company familiar with golf course maintenance and the Alhambra Golf Course specifically to provide oversight, report and make recommendations to the City for improved golf course conditioning and playability. Staff believes that Golf Wisz Inc. will be able to provide the on-site daily management that is required to assist the Alhambra Golf Course and surrounding facilities in achieving their fullest potential. The term of the contract is to be for seven months starting December 1, 2013 and terminating on June 30, 2014. Recommended Action: City Council approve a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra 6

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and Golf Wisz Inc., for the oversight of the Alhambra Municipal Golf Course Maintenance Contracts in an amount not to exceed $70,000; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Councils action. (M2M13-124)

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APPROVE COMPREHENSIVE MOU: ALHAMBRA ASSOCIATION - F2M13-2, C87-16A, M2M13-125

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Staff requests that the City Council approve a Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra City Employees Association for fiscal year 2013-2014. Recommended Action: City Council approve that certain Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra City Employees Association, a copy of which MOU is on file in the City Clerks Office as Contract No. C87-16A and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part of as though fully set forth herein; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Councils action. (M2M13-125)

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APPROVE CONDENSED MOU: ALHAMBRA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION F2M13-2, C87-16C, M2M13-126 Staff requests that the City Council approve a Condensed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Police Officers Association (APOA) for fiscal year 2013-2014. Recommended Action: City Council approve that certain Condensed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Police Officers Association for Fiscal Years 2013-2014, a copy of which MOU is on file in the City Clerks Office as Contract No. C87-16C and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part of as though fully set forth herein; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Councils action. (M2M13-126)

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RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH PAYING & REPORTING OF EPMC BENEFIT FOR VARIOUS POSITIONS F2M7-51, R2M13-20 Staff requests that the City Council approve a resolution amending Resolution No. R2M13-3 as it relates to the paying and reporting the value of Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) for the Code Enforcement Supervisor and Revenue Supervisor classifications. Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M13-20 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council amending Resolution No. R2M13-3 to establish the paying and reporting of the value of Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) benefit for the Code Enforcement Supervisor and Revenue Supervisor classifications

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MINUTES

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Recommended Action: City Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes of the September 9, 2013 regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council/Alhambra Public Financing Authority/Alhambra Parking Authority and the Minutes of the October 28, 2013 regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council. 15. TREASURERS REPORT - F2M13-1 Recommended Action: City Council receive and file as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for the month of October, 2013, listing all of the City's investments as of October 31, 2013. 16. CLASS SPECIFICATION: CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR F2M13-2, M2M13123 Before a class specification becomes effective, it must be approved by the City Council. An assessment by the Management Services Department and the Personnel Department sustained the need to create a new position and to accurately reflect the duties and qualifications of the class specification for the position of Code Enforcement Supervisor. Therefore, staff requests that the City Council approve the class specification for the newly established position of Code Enforcement Supervisor. Recommended Action: City Council adopt the class specification and the salary of $4,963-$6,453 per month for the position of Code Enforcement Supervisor as described in the Assistant City Manager/Personnel Directors November 25, 2013 report on file in the Office of the City Clerk. (M2M13-123)

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PERSONNEL ACTIONS F2M13-2 Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated November 25, 2013 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.

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DEMANDS - F2M13-1 Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (149652 thru 149893) in the amount of $2,459,898.40 for the period ending November 1, 2013, Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $736,800.61 for the week ending October 11, 2013 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,781,262.67 for the week ending October 18, 2013; Final Check List (149894 thru 149958) in the amount of $25,133.87 for the period ending November 4, 2013; Final Check List (149651/149959 thru 150106) in the amount of $349,720.69 for the period ending November 7, 2013; and, Final Check List (150107 thru 150241) in the amount of $529,959.41 for the period ending November 14, 2013, Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,714,848.55 for the week ending November 1, 2013 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $180,637.88 for the week ending November 8, 2013.

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ORDINANCES URGENCY 19. URGENCY ORDINANCE TO UPDATE THE DEFINITION OF CLASS OF NONDEPARTMENT HEAD MANAGERS TO INCLUDE VARIOUS CLASSIFICATIONS AND AMENDING SALARY & BENEFITS FOR NON-DEPARTMENT HEAD MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR FY 2013-2014 F2M13-2, O2M13-4642 Staff requests that the City Council approve an urgency ordinance to update the definition of class of Non-Department Head Managers to include Code Enforcement Supervisor and Revenue Supervisor and amending salary and benefits for NonDepartment Head Management employees for fiscal year 2013-2014. In order to be in compliance with the provisions of the EPMC benefit, CALPERS mandates that all title changes and/or creation of new position classifications for affected employees must be reflected in a written labor agreement such as a resolution or ordinance. The class specifications of Revenue Supervisor and Code Enforcement Supervisor were recently created and approved by the City Council and must be classified and reflected within the salary and benefits ordinance for Non-Department Head Management employees. Recommended Action: Direct the City Attorney to introduce and give reading by title only, waiving further reading to the following urgency ordinance entitled: Ordinance No. O2M13-4642: An Urgency Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council to update the definition of class of Non-Department Head Managers to include Code Enforcement Supervisor and Revenue Supervisor and amending salary and benefits for Non-Department Head Management Employees for fiscal year 2013-2014 after which such ordinance shall go into effect immediately upon its adoption by a 4/5th vote of the City Council.

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URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARY & BENEFITS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 F2M13-2, O2M13-4643 Staff requests that the City Council approve an urgency ordinance of the Alhambra City Council establishing salary and benefits for Executive Management and Confidential employees for fiscal year 2013-2014. Recommended Action: Direct the City Attorney to introduce and give reading by title only, waiving further reading to the following urgency ordinance entitled: Ordinance No. O2M13-4643: An Urgency Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council establishing salary and benefits for Executive Management and Confidential employees for fiscal year 2013-2014 after which such ordinance shall go into effect immediately upon its adoption by a 4/5th vote of the City Council.

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ORDINANCES FIRST READING 21. ADOPTION OF 2014 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL & RESIDENTIAL CODES & 2012 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL & SPA CODE F2M13-52, N2M13-161, O2M13-4628, O2M134630, O2M13-4632, O2M13-4634, O2M13-4636, O2M13-4638 Staff is requesting that the City Council consider giving first reading by title only Ordinances to adopt by reference the 2014 Los Angeles County Building, Residential, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes and the 2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and set a public hearing for consideration of a second reading for December 9, 2013. Recommended Action: City Council, by one motion, direct the City Attorney to introduce and give first reading by title only to the following ordinances entitled: Ordinance No. O2M13-4628: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending the Alhambra Municipal Code by modifying Title 20 thereof adopting by reference the 2014 Los Angeles County Code, Title 26, Building Code, with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto Ordinance No. O2M13-4630: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending the Alhambra Municipal Code by modifying Title 20 thereof by adopting by reference the 2014 Los Angeles County Code, Title 27, Electrical Code, with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto Ordinance No. O2M13-4632: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending the Alhambra Municipal Code by modifying Title 20 thereof by adopting by reference the 2014 Los Angeles County Code, Title 28, Plumbing Code, with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto Ordinance No. O2M13-4634: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending the Alhambra Municipal Code by modifying Title 20 thereof by adopting by reference the 2014 Los Angeles County Code, Title 29, Mechanical Code, with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto Ordinance No. O2M13-4636: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending the Alhambra Municipal Code by modifying Title 20 thereof adopting by reference the 2014 Los Angeles County Code, Title 30, Residential Code, with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto Ordinance No. O2M13-4638: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending the Alhambra Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 20.15 Swimming Pool and Spa Code to Title 20 thereof adopting by reference the 2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto 10 11-25-13

and set December 9, 2013, at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers of the Alhambra City Hall as the time and place to consider adoption of Ordinances Nos. O2M13-4628, O2M13-4630, O2M13-4632, O2M13-4634, O2M13-4636 and O2M13-4638. (Notice No. N2M13-161)

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ADOPTION OF 2013 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND 2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND CREATION OF NEW AMC CHAPTER - FIREWORKS- F2M13-52, N2M13161, O2M13-4640, O2M13-4644, O2M13-4647 Staff requests that the City Council consider giving first reading to ordinances adopting by reference the California Fire Code Edition with amendments and the 2012 International Fire Code as well as create a new administrative section 19.01.10 as well as create a new Chapter 19.01 Sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks. Recommended Action: City Council, by one motion, direct the City Attorney to introduce and give first reading by title only to the following ordinances entitled: Ordinance No. O2M13-4640: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending the Alhambra Municipal Code by modifying Title 19 thereof and adopting by reference the 2013 California Fire Code, with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto Ordinance No. O2M13-4644: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending the Alhambra Municipal Code by modifying Title 19 thereof and adopting certain chapters and appendices of the 2012 International Fire Code Ordinance No. O2M13-4647: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending the Alhambra Municipal Code by modifying Title 19 thereof and adding a new Chapter 19.01 Sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks and set December 9, 2013, at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers of the Alhambra City Hall as the time and place to consider adoption of Ordinances Nos. O2M13-4640 and O2M13-4644. (Notice No. N2M13-161)

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STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION ORDINANCE F2M13-54, O2M13-4646 Staff requests that the City Council consider first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 16.34 Storm Water and Urban Runoff Pollution Control. The City, as the owner and operator of its Municipal Separate Storm System (MS4) has the right and duty to protect the integrity of its MS4 against pollutants and contamination. The California Regional Water Quality Control Board Los Angeles Region adopted Order No. R4-2012-0175 NPDES Permit No. CAS004001, that became effective on December 28, 2012, establishing waste discharge requirements for the City as an MS4 within Los Angeles County Coastal Watershed. In order to fully comply the requirements of the 11

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Order the Citys existing Chapter 16.34 Storm Water and Urban Runoff Pollution Control must be amended. Such amendments will make the City compliant with the Order and demonstrate that the City has the legal authority to control pollutant discharges into and from the Citys MS4 and will further protect the health, safety and welfare of the City of Alhambra, its residents and businesses. Recommended Action: City Council direct the City Attorney to introduce and give first reading by title only, waiving further reading to the following ordinance entitled: Ordinance No. O2M13-4646: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, with respect to the control of discharges and pollutants and the prohibition of illicit discharges to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System by amending Alhambra Municipal Code Chapter 16.34 Storm Water and Urban Runoff Pollution Control which ordinance shall return for a second reading and adoption at the next City Council meeting

COUNCIL REORGANIZATION: 24. REORGANIZATION: ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL F2M13-25, R2M13-21 A. In accordance with Alhambra City Charter Sec. 29, this is the time for the rotation of the Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilpersons of various departments. Each Councilperson will serve in the following offices for the period ending August 25, 2014: Stephen Sham Gary Yamauchi Luis Ayala Barbara A. Messina Stephen T. Placido, DDS Recommended Action: B. Mayor & Councilperson of Public Affairs Vice Mayor & Councilperson of Dept. of Finance Councilperson of Dept. of Public Works Councilperson of Dept. of Public Safety Councilperson of Dept. of Supplies No action is required.

Appointments required in connection with the Reorganization: Additionally, the following action is required to be taken in connection with the reorganization; i.e., designating the Citys Board members to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District Nos. 2 and 16. By the Districts bylaws, Stephen Sham, by virtue of becoming Mayor this evening, is the Citys Member; and Gary Yamauchi, is an alternate member to act in place of the presiding officer of the Alhambra City Council. Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M13-21 designating Mayor Stephen Sham as Member and Gary Yamauchi as Alternate Member of the Boards of Directors of County Sanitation District Nos. 2 and 16 of Los Angeles County.

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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (TIME LIMITATION - 5 MINUTES) Citizens wishing to address the Council on any matter which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council not on the Agenda may do so at this time. Please state your NAME and ADDRESS CLEARLY for the record. Please note that while the City Council values your comments, pursuant to January 1, 1987 amendments to the Brown Act, the City Council cannot respond nor take any action until such time as the matter may appear as an item on forthcoming agendas.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) F2M13-7 Each Councilmember at his discretion may address the Council and public on matters of general information and/or concern, including announcements and future agenda items. CLOSED SESSION & CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT re SAME - F2M13-14 The City Council will move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Sec. 54950, et seq.) for the purposes of conferring with the Citys Real Property Negotiator, and/or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation, and/or discussing matters covered under Government Code Section 54957 (Personnel), and/or conferring with the Citys Labor Negotiators as follows; provided, however, prior to so moving into closed session, the City Attorney shall make any announcements required by the Brown Act pertaining to such closed session matters: Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Govt. Code Section 54956.8): None Conference with Legal Counsel--Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): 1) City of Alhambra v. AT&T of California et al., LASC Case No. GC042896; and, 2) Lifan Feng & Li Hua Cheng v. City of Alhambra et al., LASC Case No. GC049930 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 1 matter. Initiation of litigation pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): 1 matter. Discussion of Personnel Matters (Govt. Code Section 54957): None Conference with Citys Labor Negotiator (Govt. Code Section 54957.6): Richard Bacio, Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director, re Management Employees, Alhambra Police Miscellaneous Association, Alhambra Police Officers Association, Alhambra Police Management Association, Alhambra Fire Fighters Association, and the Alhambra City Employees Association.

RECONVENE & CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: In the event the City Council move into a closed session, the City Council shall reconvene at 7:00 p.m. and the City Attorney shall report upon the closed session if required.

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********* NOTE: This evening's meeting will be followed at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Alhambra City Hall by the CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION CEREMONY. As this is a ceremonial event, no formal minutes will be prepared, although the ceremony will be recorded on both digital audio and DVD. ********* CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION CEREMONY F2M13-25

PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS & FLAG SALUTE Alhambra Police Department Honor Guard ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION CEREMONY In accordance with Alhambra City Charter Sec. 29, this is the time for the rotation of the Mayor and Vice Mayor. Accordingly, Vice Mayor Stephen Sham and Councilmember, Gary Yamauchi shall become Mayor and Vice Mayor, respectively. REMARKS by outgoing MAYOR STEVEN T. PLACIDO

ADMINISTRATION of OATHS OF OFFICE by CITY CLERK MAYOR STEPHEN SHAM Councilperson of the First District VICE MAYOR GARY YAMAUCHI Councilperson of the Third District REMARKS, INTRODUCTION of GUESTS, RECOGNITIONS and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS by MAYOR SHAM & VICE MAYOR YAMAUCHI RECEPTION TO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW IN CITY HALL LOBBY

ADJOURNMENT: The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Alhambra City Council will be held on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 5:30 p.m., in the Alhambra City Hall Council Chambers, 111 South First Street, Alhambra, California.

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NOTICE Agenda Items: Copies of the staff reports or other written documentation relating to the items listed on this agenda are on file with the City Clerk in Alhambra City Hall, located at 111 South First Street, Alhambra, California, and are available for inspection during regular office hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Broadcast of Meeting: The regular meetings of the Alhambra City Council are recorded and are broadcast on Charter Channel 3 at 7:30 p.m. on the Thursdays and Mondays following the meeting. Recordings are also available for viewing by the public at the Alhambra Public Library, on the Citys website, and, upon appointment, in the Administrative Services Department. Americans with Disabilities Act: If you require special assistance to participate in any City meeting (including assisted listening devices), please contact the City Clerk's Office (626) 5705090. Notification of at least 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

LAUREN MYLES, CMC CITY CLERK

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