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Addressing the Council: Section 2.04.210 of the Alhambra Municipal Code establishes the procedures for
addressing the Council. Any person wishing to address the Council during the meeting must complete a Speaker
Request Card and submit it to the City Clerk.

When called upon by the Mayor, please step to the podium and give your name, address and organization or other
party you represent, if any, in an audible tone of voice for the record. Remarks are limited to 5 minutes.

All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other than the
Council and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a
member of the Council, without the permission of the Mayor. No question shall be asked a Councilperson except
through the Mayor.

Standards of Decorum: Any person making personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks or who shall become
boisterous while addressing the Council shall be forthwith, by the Mayor, barred from the meeting.

Enforcement of Decorum: The Chief of Police, or his designee, shall be Sergeant-at-Arms of the Council meetings.
The Sergeant-at-Arms shall carry out all orders and instructions given by the Mayor for the purpose of maintaining
order and decorum at the Council meeting.

Persons Authorized to be Within Rail: No person, except City officials, their representatives, and newspaper
reporters, shall be permitted within the rail in front of the Council Chamber without the express consent of the Council.

Agenda Tracking Numbers: All numbers listed in bold after the title of each Agenda item are City Clerk tracking
numbers that are used for filing and research purposes.


CITY OF ALHAMBRA
AGENDA
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 9, 2014

MISSION STATEMENT

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


VISION STATEMENT

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
































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AGENDA
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
111 South First Street
J une 9, 2014
5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL: Messina, Yamauchi, Placido, Ayala, Sham

FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Sham


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

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

Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Govt. Code Section 54956.8): None

Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Section
54956.9(d)(1): City of Alhambra v. AT&T of California et al., LACSC Case No.
GC042896

Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure
to litigation pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 3 matters. Initiation of
litigation pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): 1 matter.

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

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


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


CEREMONIAL

1. COMMENDATION: FELICE GONZALES STATE CHAMPION CALIFORNIA HIGH
SCHOOL SPEECH ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS - F2M14-3


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Mayor Sham and the City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Alhambra, wishes to
recognize and commend Alhambra High School student FELICE GONZALES who
recently became the State Champion in the Oratorical Interpretation category of the
California High School Speech Association State Championships held in Modesto,
CA on April 25-27, 2014. Mayor SHAM will present a commendation to Ms. Gonzales,
after which Ms. Gonzales will present a short portion of her winning speech.


PUBLIC HEARING

2. EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) F2M5-41,
N2M14-74, M2M14-68

This is the time and place set by Notice No. N2M14-74 for the City Council to hold a
public hearing to receive community input concerning the use of funds received under
the United States Department of J ustice, Bureau of J ustice Assistance, Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (J AG) Program. Uses being proposed include, but
are not limited to, continued service with PredPol (predictive policing software) which
provides real-time crime prediction designed for officers in the field.

Recommended Action: After receiving public testimony, the Mayor should close
the public hearing and the Council should adopt Minute Order No. M2M14-68 as
follows:

RESOLVED by the Alhambra City Council that this Council hereby
authorizes the City Manager, or her designee, to apply for United States
Department of J ustice, Bureau of J ustice Assistance -- Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (J AG) Program funds in the amount of
$13,279; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Alhambra City Council that this
Council hereby ratifies the action of the City Manager in designating the
Chief of Police as the administrator for said Grant.


CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 3 17)

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. ACCEPT DONATION FROM CARE 4 YOU IN HOME CARE FOR SENIOR
PROGRAMS & SERVICES F2M14-12, M2M14-69

Staff requests that the City Council accept a gift of $200 from Care 4 You In Home Care
to support the senior community by underwriting the activities held at the J oslyn Adult
Center.

Recommended Action: City Council accept with gratitude the gift of $200 from
Care 4 You In Home Care into account 101.60.44311; instruct the Director of Finance to


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redirect these funds to account 101.60.6410.66310 to underwrite the expenses of the
2013-2014 Senior Services Special Events held at the J oslyn Adult Center; and, direct
the City Clerk to send a copy of the resolution accepting the gift to Care 4 You In Home.
(M2M14-69)


4. ACCEPT DONATION FROM THE ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER FOR
SENIOR PROGRAMS & SERVICES F2M14-12, M2M14-70

Staff requests that the City Council accept a gift of $200 from the Alhambra Hospital
Medical Center to support the senior community by underwriting the activities held at the
J oslyn Adult Center.

Recommended Action: City Council accept with gratitude the gift of $200 from
the Alhambra Hospital Medical Center into account 101.60.44311; instruct the Director of
Finance to redirect these funds to account 101.60.6410.66310 to underwrite the
expenses of the 2013-2014 Senior Services Special Events held at the J oslyn Adult
Center; and, direct the City Clerk to send a copy of the resolution accepting the gift
to the Alhambra Hospital Medical Center. (M2M14-70)


5. CONTRACT APPROVAL: ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - F2M1-51,
C2M14-14, M2M14-49

Staff is requesting that the City Council approve a contract with the Alhambra Chamber
of Commerce for promotional activities on behalf of the City for FY 2014-2015. The City
has contracted with the Chamber for many years to conduct promotional activities on
behalf of the City and staff believes the services are essential to maintaining active
communication lines with the Alhambra business community and encouraging
partnerships with the City.
Recommended Action: City Council approve that certain Agreement by and
between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce in the amount
of $111,925 for FY 2014-2015, on file in the City Clerks Office as Contract No. C2M14-
14 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. (M2M14-49)


6. AWARD CONTRACT: ALHAMBRA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ASSOCIATION
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 F2M-55, C2M14-15, M2M14-48

Staff requests City Council approval of an agreement with the Alhambra Central
Business District Association (ACBDA) for the 2014-2015 fiscal year.

Recommended Action: City Council approve that certain agreement between the
City and the ACBDA for the promotion of the Central Business District for the 2014-2015
fiscal year, on file in the City Clerks Office as Contract No. C2M14-15 and by this
reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein;


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and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Councils action. (M2M14-
48)


7. RFP: FACILITY MAINTENANCE AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT F2M14-38,
RFP2M14-9

The Police Department currently contracts its facility maintenance service for repairs to
the building. This service consists of Monday thru Friday onsite support, emergency call
out when needed, minor service and repairs to various equipment in the building and
monthly safety inspections of the entire facility. The current contract with Mark2 will
expire on J une 30, 2014. Therefore, staff requests that the City Council authorize staff to
circulate a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Facility Maintenance at the Police
Department.

Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to circulate a Request for
Proposals for facility maintenance at the Police Department; and, direct staff to
undertake the steps necessary to finalize Councils action.


8. APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT: PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
F2M7-64, C2M7-60, M2M14-71

Staff requests that the City Council authorize an amendment to the contract between the
City of Alhambra and Inter-Con Security Services for parking enforcement services for
an additional five hours per day, seven days a week. Upon approval of the contract
amendment for additional hours and coverage, all current conditions shall remain in
effect, including fees. The new term will be J uly 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014.

Recommended Action: City Council authorize an amendment to the agreement
between the City of Alhambra and Inter-Con Security Services, subject to final language
approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, in the amount of $16,832.55 for an
additional five (5) hours per day, seven (7) days a week in parking enforcement services,
effective from J uly 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014; and, direct staff to undertake the
steps necessary to finalize Councils action. (M2M14-71)


9. CONTRACT RENEWAL: ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL SERVICES F97-40,
C2M6-40, M2M14-72

Staff is requesting that the City Council authorize staff to renew the current agreement
with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control for animal care
and control services for the period of J uly 1, 2014 through J une 30, 2019. Staff
conducted a survey of the only two other animal control services available: Pasadena
Humane Society and the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society and found the County was
the most competitive in cost for services.

Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to renew the current
agreement, Contract No. C2M6-40, with Los Angeles County Department of Animal
Care and Control for animal care control services for the period J uly 1, 2014 through


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J une 30, 2019; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Councils
action. (M2M14-72)


10. AWARD CONTRACT: PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES F2M14-23,
RFP2M14-1, C2M14-32, M2M14-73

Staff requests City Council authorization to enter into a one year contract with Inter-Con
Security Systems for contract parking enforcement services within the City of Alhambra.
On April 1, 2014, the Police Department received two proposals in response to
RFP2M14-1: Alltech Industries Inc. and Inter-Con Security Systems. The selection
committee reviewed the proposals based on the criteria included in the RFP and
determined Inter-Con Security Systems was the most responsive proposal received.

Recommended Action: City Council authorize staff to enter into a one year
contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, with
Inter-Con Security Systems in the amount of $417,053.52 for parking enforcement
services within the City of Alhambra; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary
to finalize Councils action. (M2M14-73)


11. FY 2014-2015 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY F2M2-50, M2M14-74

The City Council annually adopts a formal Investment Policy pursuant to Government
Code Section 53646(a)(2) which serves as a guide for the Treasurer to determine what
types of investments, terms, and amounts are appropriate for the City to invest idle cash
throughout the fiscal year. Consequently, staff is requesting City Council approval of a
Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Recommended Action: City Council approve that certain Investment Policy
document for the City of Alhambra entitled, City of Alhambra Statement of Investment
Policy - Fiscal Year 2014-2015, on file in the City Clerks Office as F2M2-50 and by this
reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein,
which document supersedes and replaces that certain document entitled City of
Alhambra Statement of Investment Policy - Fiscal Year 2013-2014; and, authorize the
Director of Finance to take any and all actions necessary to implement said Investment
Policy. (M2M14-74)


12. AWARD OF CONTRACT: PROVISION AND INSTALLATION OF A REVENUE
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SYSTEM F2M13-40, RFP2M13-5, C2M14-33, M2M14-75

Staff requests that the City Council award a contract to Progressive Solutions Inc. for
provision and installation of a Revenue Management Software System. A Request for
Proposals (RFP2M13-5) generated six qualified responses. The evaluation team invited
the top two vendors for an in-house demonstration of their software. Based on the
outcome of those demonstrations, the team determined that Progressive Solutions, Inc.
had the most comprehensive suite of solutions matching the requirements set forth in
the RFP. The contract price of $211,095 includes application software license fees,
training and installation, data conversion, and first year maintenance fees. Depending


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on the availability of Progressive Solutions installation team, the City estimates full
implementation three (3) months after execution of contract.

Recommended Action: City Council award a professional services contract,
subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Progressive
Solutions Inc. for the provision and installation of a Revenue Management Software
System for $211,095; direct the Director of Finance to amend the CIP Budget for the
Revenue Management Software System from a three year funding plan to a two year
funding plan, authorizing the first payment of $109,380 to be made prior to J une 30,
2014 and the second payment of $101,715 to be made in FY 2014-15 after the
successful completion and installation of the new system; and, direct staff to undertake
the steps necessary to finalize Councils direction. (M2M14-75)


13. MISSION ROAD & FREMONT AVENUE INTERSECTION SIGNAL CONTROLLER
UPGRADE PROJECT F2M9-45, M2M14-76

Staff requests that the City Council approve an appropriation of Proposition C Funds for
the upgrade of the traffic signal controllers at the intersection of Mission Road/Fremont
Avenue and Fremont Avenue at the driveway of 1000 South Fremont Avenue. The
controllers at these intersections are well past their useful life and have been
malfunctioning which causes the signals to cycle into flashing red mode. Staff, along with
the staff of the Los Angeles County Public Works Department, have tried to fix the
problem, but it has been determined that the controllers need to be replaced.

Recommended Action: City Council approve the allocation of $60,000 of
Proposition C Transportation Funds for the upgrade of the traffic signal controllers at
Mission Road and Fremont Avenue and at Fremont Avenue at the driveway of 1000
South Fremont Avenue; authorize staff to work with the Los Angeles County Public
Works staff under the Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for the installation of same;
authorize payment to Los Angeles County for the labor and installation of traffic signal
controllers in an amount not to exceed $60,000; and, direct staff to undertake the steps
necessary to finalize Councils action. (M2M14-76)


14. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POLICY GOVERNING HORIZONTAL BANNERS OVER
CITY STREETS AND VERTICAL BANNERS ATTACHED TO LIGHT POLES F2M14-
39, R2M14-13

The City of Alhambra has installed infrastructure for the hanging of horizontal street
banners and vertical banners/flags on light standards along certain public streets within
the City (Main Street and Garfield Avenue), including a recent installation along Fremont
Avenue. This recent installation of infrastructure for certain banner locations presents an
opportunity for the City to update and clarify its policies in this regard. Section 61.19 of
the Alhambra Charter authorizes the City Council to adopt regulations governing street
banners. Adoption of a policy will clarify that the banner infrastructure is intended to be
utilized for governmental purposes and will further clarify which entities may utilize the
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Recommended Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M14-13 entitled: A
Resolution of the Alhambra City Council adopting a policy governing horizontal banners
over City streets and vertical banners attached to light poles.


15. MINUTES

Recommended Action: City Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes
of the February 3, 2014 adjourned regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council.


16. PERSONNEL ACTIONS F2M14-2

Recommended Action: City Council ratify the actions of the City Manager set forth
in that certain Personnel Actions document dated J une 9, 2014 showing the various
appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.

17. DEMANDS - F2M14-1

Recommended Action: City Council approve as submitted Final Check List
(154888 thru 155070) in the amount of $1,281,787.98 for the period ending May 8, 2014
and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2,796,621.75 for the week ending
May 16, 2014; and, Final Check List (155071 thru 155184) in the amount of $659,131.33
for the period ending May 29, 2014.


ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (TIME LIMITATION - 5 MINUTES)

Citizens wishing to address the Council on any matter which is within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the City Council not on the Agenda may do so at this time. Please state your
NAME and ADDRESS CLEARLY for the record.

Please note that while the City Council values your comments, pursuant to J anuary 1, 1987
amendments to the Brown Act, the City Council cannot respond nor take any action until such
time as the matter may appear as an item on forthcoming agendas.


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

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


ADJOURNMENT: The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Alhambra City Council will be
held on Monday, J une 23, 2014 at 5:30 p.m., in the Alhambra City Hall Council Chambers, 111
South First Street, Alhambra, California.

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

Broadcast of Meeting: The regular meetings of the Alhambra City Council are recorded and
are broadcast on Charter Channels 3 and 182 at 7:30 p.m. on the Thursdays and Mondays
following the meeting. Recordings are also available for viewing by the public on the City of
Alhambras website, at the Alhambra Public Library and, upon appointment, in the
Administrative Services Department.

Americans with Disabilities Act: If you require special assistance to participate in any City
meeting (including assisted listening devices), please contact the City Clerk's Office (626) 570-
5090. Notification of at least 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK