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    CITY OF ALHAMBRA NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ‘SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER ALHAMBRA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Notice No. N2M15-163) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special mesting of the Successor Agency to the Former ‘Alhambra Redevelopment Agency wil be held in conjunction with the regular meeting of the ‘Alhambca City Council an Monday, December 14, 2015, commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Alhambra City Hall, 111 South First Street, Alhambra, California, pursuant to the order of the Mayor of the Gity of Alhambra, the Chairman of the Successor ‘Agency to the Former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency, the Alhambra City Charter, the ‘Alhambra Municipal Code, and Section 54956 of the Government Code of the Stale of Catfomia ‘An agenda of such special meeting is attached hereto incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein LAUREN MYLES, CMC CITY CLERK Dated December 11, 2015 Notice No, N2MI5-163 CITY OF ALHAMBRA, AGENDA ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER ALHAMBRA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DECEMBER 14, 2015 MISSION STATEMENT Sin th aly The Oly of Alhambra is dedicated to responsive, creative leadership ‘and quality services, ensuring desirable neighborhoods and a ‘supportive business environment, while being sensitve to the diversity of our community. VISION STATEMENT The Cily of Alhambra shall be the premier famiy-oriented and economically prosperous ‘community inthe San Gabriel Valley. ‘Aadéreesing the Counel: Secton 204210 of the Anambra Mincpal Cods establishes the procedures for [sresing tho Counc. Any prs wishing to edess to Councl curng the mecbng must complete @ Speaker Request Card ar submit tt the Cy Clo ‘nen called upon by the Mayor, please slept he podkim and ge your nae, adres and ergantzaton or oer ‘ary you vepese, any, tan aude one of vole fete eno Remarks ae ies omnes ‘A remarks shall be acessed othe Counc 26a body ad not to any member reat No person, ote han te ‘Cosct andthe poson hxing he foo, shal be peste to erer no ary issn, eer rely tough Inaba of Be Coin, wint he pomson of he Mayr No queso sal be ales a Comeoeon ext Aug he Mayr ‘Standards of Decorum: Any persan making personal, inpernent o slandsrous rears or who sal become ‘oterus una aderecsing the Cound sha be ota yt Meyer, bared em he meting Enforeoment of Decorum: Tho Chit of Petco, ris designe, shallbe Sergeant ats of he Counsl mestings ‘Tho SorgeantatAme shal ary ou al ote: nd neuen gven bythe Mayo ere pupose ef mamiaring dor and daeanan at the Counc meting Persone Authorized o be Within Rai No person except Cy ofc, ti roprosntaves, and newspaper ‘eparos,shallbe pried watin erin Hot of he Counel Chamber hot the express consent fhe Col ‘Agend Tracking Numbers: Alnus Ssledin bod ater te tie of ach Aged ta se Cy le tacking rbot that ee used fo rg end roses purposes. AGENDA Rogular Meoting ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL. Special Meeting SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER ALHAMBRA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY City Council Chambers 11 South First Street December 14, 2015 Gana 50pm Sen Gabe Tally COUNCIL Sham, Messina, Yamauchi, Placido, Ayala SUCCESSOR AGENCY: ‘Sham, Messina, Yamauchi, Paco, Ayala FLAGSALUTE: —_Ledby Mayor Ayala CITY CLERK REPORT - NOTICE NO. Naw5.169 “The City Clerk hereby reports that she duly gave notice of the Special Meeting of the Successor Agency to the Former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency to be held this evening in conjunction ‘with the Fegular meeting of the Ahamira City Council pursuant to the order to the Mayor and ‘tho Chalrpereon of the Succeseor Agency to the former Alhambra Radevslopment Agency in accordance with Section 54956 of the Government Code ofthe State of California, READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in fl prio to City Counc taking action onthe ordinance. By listing the ordinance tite on the Council agenda, Council may determine thatthe tite has been read Recommended Action: By motion, determine that the tes to all ordinances which appear ‘on this public agenda have been read, and waive futher reading SUCCESSOR AGENCY MATTERS 4. APPROVE RFP: COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES FOR THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OWNED PROPERTIES — F2N11-25, RFP2M15-12 Staff requests that the Successor Agency to the Former Alhambra Redevelopment ‘Agency authorize the staf to solicit proposals for commercial real estate brokerage servioas for the dispostion of certain former Redevelopment Agency owned properties, The selected consultant will assist the City in creating optimal cispositon strategies for the properties to ensure optimal return, marketing and advertising the sale of properties, ‘and coordinating legal, appraisal, survey and tile work. Recommended Action: Successor Agency to the Former Alhambra Redevelopment ‘Agency approve the distribution of a Request for Proposals for commercial real estate brokerage services for the disposition of certain properies of the former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency, with proposals due on or before 6:00 p.m. on January 20, 2016. F2M16-44 CLOSED SESSION & CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT ro SAW ‘The City Council and Successor Agency to the Former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency wil ‘move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Sec. 54950, of so.) for the purposes of conferring with the City’s Real Property ‘Negotiator, and/or conferring with the City Attomey on potential andlor existing Iigation, andlor discussing matters covered under Government Code Section 54957 (Personnel), andlor Confering with the Cily’s Labor Negotiators as follows; provided, however, prior to so moving Ino closed session, the City Aforney 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(0)(1)): 1) Marlene Melintev. Cty of Alnambra, LASC Case No. BC538885; 2) Dante Mastrosimone v. City of Alhambra, LASC Case No. BC547479 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to Itigation pursuant to Govt. Code Secon $4956 9()(2): 1 matter. Iniation of ligation pursuant to Govt, Code Section 54956.9(e)(4):. 1 mater Discussion of Personnel Matters (Govt. Code Section 94957): None Conference with City’s Labor Negotiator (Govt. Code Section 4957.6): Richard Bacio, Assistant City ManageriPersonnel Director, re Management Employees, Alhambra Police Miscellaneous Association, ‘Alhambra Police Officers’ Association, Alhambra Police Management Association, Alhambra Fire Fighters’ Associaton, and the Alhambra City Employees’ Association RECONVENE & CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: In the event the City Council and Successor ‘Agency to the Former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency move into a closed session, the City Council and Successor Agency to the Former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency shall reconvene at 7:00 p.m. and the City Attorney shall report upon the closed session I require. GEREMONIALS, 2, CERTIFICATES OF SERVICE: RETIRING POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES — F2M15-3 Mayor Ayala and the City Counel wish to commend and thank retiring Fire and Police Department employees for thelr years of faithful and loyal service to the City of ‘Alhambra. Mayor Ayala will present Certificate of Service plaques to Fire Assistant Chief Thomas Phelps, Police Lieutenant Gary LaGuard, Police Sergeant Esther Rodriguez, Police Sergeant Kean Oda, Police Corporal Arthur Fernandez and Police Dispatcher Martha Ortega, for their outstanding work forthe Cty THOMAS PHELPS ASSISTANT CHIEF ~ OPERATIONS 85 years, GARY LAGUARD LIEUTENANT 26 years. ESTHER RODRIGUEZ ‘SERGEANT 27 years KEAN ODA SERGEANT 21 years ARTHUR FERNANDEZ ‘CORPORAL 30 years MARTHA ORTEGA DISPATCHER. 20 years PRESENTATION 3. PROPOSED PROJECT: PACIFIC STONEMAN VILLA - 700 NORTH STONEMAN ‘AVENUE - F2M8-24 “The PEO Home or ‘Marguerite Gardens" closed in July 2018. The project once provided housing and services for seniors. The current site is 130,000 square feet. The developer is proposing to divide the project into 4 lots and bulld a total 79 for sale condominiums. Each lot will have its own architectural style. The architect forthe project will be presenting the project for City Councis consideration and comment. Recommended Action: City Council receive and order filed this informational report and provide comments as appropriate. PUBLIC HEARINGS. 4 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING AND ENHANCING REGULATIONS RELATING TO LANDSCAPING CITYWIDE ~ F2m14- 142, N2M15-129, 0218-4682, This isthe time and place set by Notice No. N2M15-129, for the Alhambra City Council to hold puble hearing duly continued ffom the November 23, 2015 City Council meeting, to consider adoption of an ordinance regulating front yard landscaping and adopting the Model Water Eifcient Landscape Ordinance required by State Law, as Grafted and approved by the State Water Resources Control Board. On Apil 1, 2015, Governor Brown approved Executive Order 8-20-15, dectaring a continued drough! state fof emergency and required the State Water Resources Control Board to impose Festrctions thal. shall achieve a statenide 25% reduction in potable urban water suppers to Calfomia cities and towns to reduce usage as compared to the amount Used in 2013. The Board was also ordered to update the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO). On July 15, 2015, the State Water Resources Board ‘adopted the new updated MWWELO. By December 1, the City is required to either adopt the MWELO or drafts own ordinance which must be at least as effective in conserving water as the MWELO. In addition to implementing the State's MWELO, the proposed Ordinance will also emove and consolidate some existing code sections that address landscaping into a ew Chapter 23.48, The proposed ordinance requies no less than 50% ofthe front yard or parkway landscaping consist of drought tolerant landscaping, a maximum of 25% percent could be dedicated to the non-decoraive hardscape elements, which would Include the driveway and walkway, and the maximum remaining amount of 25% could be used fer decorative permeable hardscapes, which could include stepping stones, pavers, stones, decomposed granite, mulch and fountains. It further discourages the Use of loose decorative stone and thomy plant materials in the parkway and requires property owners to maintain their landscaping. (On November 23, 2016, the City Council reviewed the proposed ordinance and expressed concern with allowing artificial tut in parkways and requested staf to return vith addtional information on the impacts of alowing artificial tur inthe parfavays and its effect on street trees, Staff consulted West Coast Arborists (WA), the City’s contracted {ree service company, and requested input on potential impacts of artficial turf on parkway trees. According to WCA, there ite information yet available onthe impacts; however, Installation requirements for the compaction af the base and the potential head gonerated by artifical turf may have a negative impact on the trees around which i is installed. Based on this concer, staf is recommending that arificialturt be prohibited in all parkways, Furthermore, staf has included a requirement that no artificial tur may be instaled within @ Soot diameter of the base of any landscape tree, s0 as to preserve ur urban forest Recommencled Action: After receiving public input, the Mayor should close the public hearing and the City Council should direct the City Attomey to introduce and give firet reading by tile only, waiving further reading, tothe flowing ordinance entitled Ordinance No. 02615-4682: An Ordinance of the City Councl of the City of Alhambra, Calfomia, modiying and enhancing regulations felating to Landscaping by repealing Chapters 9.70, 1526 and 23.48, ‘and Section "22.52.020.15 of tha. Alhambra Municipal Code and ‘adopting a new Chaptor 28.48 in Tile 23 ("Zoning") of the Alhambra ‘Municipal Code \ihich ordinance shall return for a second reading and adoption at the next City Counc: meeting PROPOSED EXTENSION TO MORATORIUM ON NEW MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS = F2N16-22, N2M15-185, 216-4683 ‘This isthe time and place set by Notice No. N2M15-165 City Council meeting, fr the ‘Alhambra City Counel to held a public hearing to consider whether or not an urgency fordinance should be adopted pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858 extending the term of Ordinance No. O2M16-4670(A) to adopt a moratorium on the ‘ranting of business licenses, land use entitlements, or occupancy permits o any person Subject to Chapter 8.44 of the Alhambra Municipal Code entitled Massage Services and ‘Maseage Estabishments within the City of Alhambra on en interim basis fora period not to exceed twelve months. The proposed urgency ordinance would extend the existing ‘moratorium to January 6, 2017. Recommended Action: After receiving public input, the Mayor should close the pubic hearing and the City Counel should direct the Cty Attomey to introduce and give reading by tie only, waiving futher reading t the folowing urgency ordinance entitled Ordinance No, 0215-4683: An Urgency Ordinance ofthe City Counci ‘of the City of Alhambra, Califomia, extending a moratorium on the ‘ssuance of any permi, ioense, approval, or entitement pertaining to new ‘massage establishments or the expansion of existing massage estabishments for a period of one year after which such urgency ordinance shall go into effect on January 7, 2016 upon its adoption by a 45" vote ofthe Cty Counc PRESENTATION MIDWICK PARK/ALHAMBRA HILLS TRACT PREFERRED PARKING DISTRICT — 2415-59, R2M15.29 ‘Staff requests that the City Council consider the adoption of a resolution creating a Preferred Parking District for the Midwick Park/Alhambra Hils Tract. In October 2015, residents of South Westmont Drive submitted a petition asking for the City’s assistance in addressing the parking concems stemming from students parking in. their eighborhood due to an increased enrollment and lack of parking at California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA). A community meeting was held on November 18, 2015 where the City Manager, Public Works Director and Chiefs of Police for Alhambra {and CSULA met with the resents. Based upon input from the community meeting, City Saf sent a survey to the residents in the surrounding neighborhood. A total of 872 residents were surveyed with the majoiy of those residents favoring a Preferred Parking District (PPD) with a one hour parking accommodation for gardeners, delivery ‘companies and other service contractors based upon the fact that that CSULA will be ‘changing fo @ semaster system in Fall 2016 and many of the classes will be 50 minutes in length. The following steets wil be excluded from the PPD based upon responses received from residents of the streets: Orange Grove Avenue south of Hellman; ‘Westminster Avenue; Avondale Drive; Westboro Avenue; and, Wanwick Road south of Winthrop Drive. The proposed PPD would allow for one hour parking accommodating ‘gardeners, pool maintenance contractors and other service industries. The proposed 7 PPD would not exempt residents from street sweeping and overnight parking ‘requirements. The PPD would be in affect between the hours of 6.00 a.m. to 2:00 am, Recommended Action: Cy Council adopt Resolution No. R2M16-29 entitled: A Resolution of tne Alhambra City Council establishing the Midwick Park/Alhambra Hil Tract Preferred Parking District effective January 4, 2016; and, direct staff to undertake the stops necessary to finalize Council's action, CONSENT AGENDA. (Item Nos. 7-15) All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council tobe routine and ‘will be enacted by one mation unless a ctzen or Council member requests otherwise; in which case, the item will be removed for separate consideration 7 RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING DECISION ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF PACKAGED BEER AND WINE AT BIG T MINI MART LOCATED AT 240 (WEST MAIN STREET #8 - F2015-57, R2M15-28 Staff requests that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to approve an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CU-15-9) forthe sale of packaged beer and wine at Big T Mini Mart located at 240 West Main Street #8. Recommencled Action: City Council adopt Resolution No. R2M15-28 entitled: A Resolution of the City Counc of the City of Alhambra approving an appee! of the Planning Commission's approval of an application for a Condtional Use Permit (CU-15- 9) forthe sale of packaged beer and wine at Big T Min Mart located at 240 W. Main St 6 AWARD CONTRACT: RE-CARPETING OF THE ALHAMBRA CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY ~ F2M15-51, N2M15-138, C2M15-61, M2M15-129 Staff requests thatthe City Council award a contract to Floor USA, Ine. (DBA Carpet icing) as the lowest responsibie bidder forthe re-carpeting of the Alnamiora Civic Center Library Project. Recommended Action: Cy Council award a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Floor USA Inc. (DBA Carpet King), the lowest responsible bidder, forthe re-carpeting of the Alhambra Civic Center Library Project in the amount of $45,898; and, direct staf to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council's action, (M2M18-129) NIB: ADA IMPROVEMENTS AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ATLANTIC BOULEVARD AND MAIN STREET AND ADJACENT ALLEYWAY ENTRANCE — F2M15-58, N2M15-161 Staff requests City Council authorization to distibute @ Notice Inviting Bids for the a 10. 1 ‘Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements atthe northeast corner of Atlantic Boulevard and Main Sirect and adjacent alleyway entrance. In order to meet ADA Fequiremenis, it wil be necessary to reconstruct the sidewalk area around the traffic signal atthe northeast corner of Atlantic Boulevard and Main Street. The project wil also Include the reconstruction ofthe alleyway entrance to the north of the traf signal. Plans and specifications have been prepared for this project. Staff has reviewed and approved these. plans, which are available for review in addtion to the bid notice and bid instructions, Recommencled Action: City Council authorize the circulation of @ Notice Invting Bids for ADA Improvements at the northeast comer of Atlantic Boulevard and Main Street and the alleyway to the north, with bids due no later than 10:30 am. on January 28, 2016; and, direct staf to undertake the stops necessary to finalize Council's action, NIB: REPLACEMENT OF WATER MAINS ON WESTMONT DRIVE BETWEEN ‘SHERWOOD AND NORWICH AVENUES —F2Nt4-47, N2M15-462 ‘Saf requests City Council authorization to distribute @ Notice Inviting Bids for the Replacement of Water Mains on Westmont Drive between Sherwood and Norwich ‘Avenues. The four inch water main an Westmont was installed in 1923 and it has had a high frequency of leaks in the past five years. The fourteen inch water main was installed in 1951, but has had two major blow outs in the past three years causing sizable damage to the street and the surrounding homes. This project would replace both water mains with a new 20" main, Plans and specifications have been prepared for this repair project. Staffhas reviewed and approved these plans, which are availabe for review in addition te the bid notice and bid instructions. Recommended Action: City Council approve the distrbution of a Notice Inviting Bids to qualified contractors for the Replacement of the 4" and 14° Water Mains on Westmont Drive between Sherwood end Norwich Avenues, with bids due no later than 10:30 am. on January 21, 2016; and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Councis action, NOTICE OF COMPLETION: SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL CROSSWALK AND PAVING OF FIRST AND SECOND STREETS FROM MISSION ROAD TO MAIN STREET PROJECT — F2M13-26, C2M16-23, M2M15-130 ‘Staff requests that the Gity Council accept the work of E.C. Construction Co. for the Safe Routes to School Crosswalk and Paving of First and Second Stress from Mission Road to Main Street Project, There were two change orders forthe project for a net Increase of $17,070.48 due to an additional conduit, paving and stripping. This project hhas been inapected by staff and all work has been completed in accordance with the Cy requirements and specications. As such, it would be appropriate for the City CGounel to accept this project as complete and instruct that the Notice of Completion be filed withthe County of Los Ang Recommended Action: ily Councl accept as complete the contract with EC Construction Co, for the Safe Routes to School Crosswalk and Paving of First and ‘Second Streets from Mission Road to Main Street Project the amount of $305,251,23 ; ® 12. 13, 1“ 18. direct the City Clark to fle a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation: instruct the Finance Directar to release the 5% retention 35 days from the {ate of recordation no liens are filed; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Counci's action. (M2M15-130) NOTICE OF COMPLETION: RETAINING WALL STABILIZATION PROJECT ON GRAND VIEW DRIVE ~F2w4-48, C2M15-17, M2M15-131 Staff requests that the City Council accept the contract with Obrero Inc. DBA Ground Force for the construction of a retaining wall on Grandview Drive as complete. There were fe change orders totaling $23,715.62 for the project. Change order work inckced work on the south end of the wall for installation ofa drainage system, fencing and gating and a securily system. This project has been inspected by staff and all work has been completed in accordance with the City requirements and specticatons. As ‘such, It would be appropriate forthe Cty Council o accept this project as complete and inatrict that the Notie of Completion be filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorder's, Office Recommended Action: City Council accept as complete the contract with Obrero Inc. DBA Ground Force for the construction of a retaining wall on Grandview Drive in the amount of $432,215.62; direct the City Clerk to fle 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 fled: and, direct staff to Undertake the steps necessary fo finalize Council's action, (M2M18-131), Minutes Recommended Action: ily Council review and approve as submitted the Minutes ofthe September 28, 2015 regular meeting ofthe Alhambra City Council PERSONNEL ACTIONS - F2M15-2 Recommended Aetion: City Counc! ratify the actions of the Gly Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated December 14, 2015 showing the Various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc. since the last Cty Council meeting, DEMANDS - F215. Recommended Action: City Council approve as. submitted Final Check List (168931 thru 169003) in the amount of $747,787 87 forthe period ending November 20, 2015; Final Check List (169004 thru 160086) inthe amount of $459,720 88 forthe period fending November 25, 2015; Final Check List (169087 thru 169762) in the amount of {$28,678.87 forthe period ending December 1, 2015; and, Final Check List (168163 thru 4169251) in the amount of $329,340.08 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,348,786.81 for week ending November 27, 2015. 10 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (TIME LIMITATION - 5 MINUTES) Cizons wishing to address the Counci 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 forthe recor. 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 ilem on forthcoming agendas. COUNCIL COMMUNIC: mm ;ENDA ITEMS) F2MH5-7 Each Councilmember at his discretion may address the Council and public on matters of general Information andor concern, including announcements and future agenda items. ADJOURNMENT: There being no futher business for the Counel and Successor Agency to the Former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency to transact, the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, shal direct the City Clerk to cancel the Decemiber 28, 2015 meeting due tothe holidays ‘and shall adjourn thelr meeting to 5:30 pm, on January 11, 2016, inthe Council Chambers of the Alhambra City Hall, 111 South Fist Steet, Alhambra, California (Notice No. N2M15-160), NOTICE ‘Agenda Items: Copies of the staff reports or other writen documentation relating tothe items listed on this agenda are on file with the Cy Clerkin Alhambra City Hall, located at 111 South First Street, Alhambra, Califomia, and are available for inspection during regular ofice hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm. Broadcast of Meeting: The regular meetings ofthe Alhambra City Council are recorded and are broadcast on Charter Channels 3 and 162 at 7:30 p.m. on the Thursdays and Mondays Tollowing the meeting. Recordings are also available for viewing by the public on the City of ‘Alhambra’s. website, at the Alhambra Public Library and, upon appointment, in the ‘Administrative Services Department, Americans with Disabilities Act: f you require special assistance to participate in any City meeting (including assisted istening devices), please contact the City Clerk's Office (626) 570- 5090. Notfication 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 CLERKIASSISTANT SUCCESSOR AGENCY SECRETARY " tem No. DATE: December 14,2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Successor Ageney Board AGENDIZED BY: ay K; Swink iy Manger PREPARED BY: Tara Shultg, Assistant Lauren Myles, City Clerk ys ty ManageDietr of Development Seoul? Siva Sh jest Manager SUBJECT: SOLICITING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES FOR "THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OWNED PROPERTIES. PURPOSE: Request Successor Agency authorization to solicit a Request for Proposal for commercial real estate brokerage services for the disposition of certain former Redevelopment Agency owned properties, BACKGROUND & FACTS: Redevelopment Dissolution Law (AB1X26, enacted June 28, 2011, as amended by AB 1484, enacted June 26, 2013) eliminated redevelopment agencies statewide and required the unwinding and liquidation of certain obligations and assets of the former redevelopment agencies. Pursuant to HSC Section 34191.5, the City of Alhambra Successor Agency prepared 1 Long-Range Property Management Plan (“LRPMP") that addresses the disposition and use of the real properties of the former redevelopment agency. The LRPMP was approved by the City of Alhambra Oversight Board and on March 30, 2015 by the State ‘of California Department of Finance (“DOF”), ‘The properties listed below were previously owned by the former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency. These properties are required to be sold, pursuant to the State laws goveming the wind down of the former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency, The selected broker will provide commercial real estate brokerage services forthe sale of the following properties: Addsess ‘Assessor's Pareel No: Tenant 1. Conmonty brown as Freon Plaza (tobe Sold a an ete shopping center) 2500 W.Commonwesith Ave. 532-005-914 “Toys/Babies Us & Party City 2568 W.Commonvesith Ave, 5342.005-914 Petsmart Page| 2528 W. Commonvealth Ave, 342-005-028 ELPollo Loco 2588 W. Commonvealth Ave. 5342-005-027 Taco Bell 2. OW. Maia st 5344.025-901 Mahan indian Restaurant 3. 11-116 W. Main St. 5344.025.902 Lizard TheatelSubway 4. 1078, Chapel Ave. 5345.00.91] Vacant land 4. Alhambra Municipal Code section 3.36.110 provides that contracts for professional services valued over $50,000 must be solicited through a request for proposals which is either advertised in the newspaper or posted for five days. Staff will post the notice for the Request for Proposal (RFP) as well as notify those partes that have expressed intrest in participating. The process will be competitive based on that requitement stalT Aeveloped the RFP and all proposals will be sealed. 5, The RFP outlines the scope of brokerage services to be provided and the expectations of the consultant. The selected consultant will assist the City in reating optimal disposition strategies for the properties fo ensure greatest and optimal return, market and advertise the sale ofthe properties, and coordinate legal, appraisal, survey and title work. 6 The proposals will be due on or before $:00 pm. on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 7. ‘The sale of Fremont Plaza is of the highest priority with a goal of closing escrow on or before May 3, 2016. HISCAI ‘here are no significant expenses associated with approving the circulation of an RFP. The actual project cost and fiscal impact is unknown at this time and will be determined once bids are received and a consultant selected, RECOMMENDATION: Sta is recommending that the Successor Agency approve the distibution of a Request for Proposal for commercial realestate brokerage services forthe disposition of certain properties of the former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency, with proposals due on or before 5:00 p.m, on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Attachment: Request for Proposal nanos oe REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES. ‘The Alhambra Successor Agency tothe Former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") is soliciting a Request for Proposal for commercial realestate brokerage services related to the disposition of eal property. The Agency wishes to engage the services of a qualified firm to ‘provide commercial real estate brokerage services The Agency invites your frm to submit a proposal on this project. DUE DATE: Wednesday, January 20, 2016, On or before 5:00 p.m. PST (no exceptions) ABOUT ALHAMBRA, The City of Alhambra, often referred to a the “Gateway to the San Gabriel Valle’, i located In Los Angeles County. Itis adjacent tothe Cities of South Pasadena and San Marino to the north, San Gabriel tothe east, Monterey Park to the south, and Los Angeles tathe west. Alhambra \was incorporated on July 11, 1903 and measures approximately 7.6 square miles in size BACKGROUND Redevelopment Dissolution Law (AB1x 26, enacted June 28, 2011, as amended by AB 1484, enacted June 26, 2013) eliminated redevelopment agencies statewide and required the "unwinding and liquidation of certain obligations and assets of the former redevelopment agencies Pursuant to Health and Safety Code ("HSC") Section 34177, the “county, city, or city and county that authorized the creation of each redevelopment agency,” may elect to serve asa successor ‘agency with the responsibilty, among other things, for winding down the dissolved redevelopment agency's affais and disposing of assets and properties ofthe former redevelopment agency, all as directed by an oversight board, On January 9, 2012, the City Council of the City of Alhambra determined that twill serve as the Successor Agency to the former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency; and on March 29, 2012, the City of Alhambra Oversight Board was established, Pursuant to HSC Section 34191.5, the City of Alhambra Successor Agency prepared a Long- Range Property Management Plan ("LRPMP”) that addresses the disposition and use ofthe real Properties ofthe former redevelopment agency. The LRPMP was approved by the City of FFP ox Conmerl roleap Sev Paget? ‘Alhambra Oversight Board and by the State of California Department of Finance ("DOF"). At this time, the Agency requires the services of a real estate broker to undertake the process to sell the properties. SCOPE OF ‘The selected broker shall provide commercial realestate brokerage services forthe properties listed below. The properties were previously owned by the former Alhambra Redevelopment ‘Agency. These properties ae required tobe sold, pursuant to the State laws governing the wind down ofthe formar Alhambra Redevelopment Agency. The selected broker must become familar with all ease terms and property conditions associated with the properties forsale. ‘The broker shall execute the Statement of Understanding which s attached herein as Exhibit "A" and shall be submited with the proposal. Additional information regarding these properties is provided In Exhibit "B” which is taken from the approved Long Range Property ‘Management Plan. 1, Fremont Plaza, consist of three parcels and ito be offered as one shopping center for sale to one buyer. address: Assessor's Parcel No, Tenant 2500W. Commonwealth Ave. $342-005-914 Toys/Bables R Us & Party Cty 2568.W. Commonwealth Ave, $342-005-014 Petsmart 2528W. Commonwealth Ave. $342-005-028, 1 Pollo Loco 2588 W. Commonwealth Ave, 5342-005-027 Taco Bell 2, 110. Main St 344-025-901 ‘Mahan indian Restaurant 3. 112-116 W. Main st. 344-025-902 Lzard Theater/Subway 4, 1075, Chapel ve. 5345-00411 Vacant land Preliminary Se ork 20! Property Dispos ‘A. Create an optimal disposition strategy to ensure greatest and optimal return for the ‘Agency and to negotiate the transaction including any request for a best and final offer, ‘applicable. ‘Market and advertise the sale of the ised City properties Evaluate offers received and prepare a narrative analysis of each offer. Provide economic analysis of al offers and prepare a report of such analysis Prepare maps and graphics for reports, Recommend the best possible offer, providing backup as necessary to substantiate said recommendation. "or Carmrc totrae Services vgn 27 Prepare executive summaries and presentations fr the Agency. ‘Make presentations to Successor Agency. Coordinate legal, appraisal, survey and tite work J. Provide monthly reports on the status of projects, including time lines and action plans, K. Undertake aditional tasks related to the disposition ofthe properties as requested by City staff st ION OF PROPOSAL ‘The proposal shall specifically indicate what procedures and methadologies wil be utilized in this undertaking consistent withthe items listed below Format: Brokers are asked to submit one (1) original unbound document containing orignal signatures, five (5) bound copies in an 8 x 11" format, and one (1) electronic POF/Word (on DVD) version (CD of thelr proposal, with sufficient detail to allow fora thorough evaluation and ‘comparative analysis. The proposal should include information in sectionalized format addressing the work inthe RFP. Cover Letter ‘An original cover letter signed by an officer authorized to contractually bind your firm. The cover letter should also include: the Identification ofthe tm, including the name, address, telephone number, and details ofthe entity's business structure (i.e, corporation, partnership, LLC); proposed working relationship among the firm and any subcontractor(), if plicable; name, ttle, address and telephone number ofa contact person during the proposal evaluation period; and, a statement to the effect thatthe proposal shall remain valid for a period of not less than ninety (90) days from the date of submittal Introduction Present an introduction ofthe proposal and your understanding of the project and significant steps, methods and procedures to be employed by your firm to ensure quality end products that can be delivered within the required time frames and your identified budget. Work Pon: Present concepts for conducting the work plan and interrelationship of all products. Define the Scope of each task including the depth and scope of analysis /methodology or research proposed, Proposed Schedule Present a comprehensive schedule reflecting timeframes for completing each phase/task. Please note that the sale of Fremont Plaza is ofthe highest priority with the goal of closing escrow to be closad on or before May 3, 2016. 1 fr Commerc rotarap Series agen? Preferred Qualifications: Please note that responses to the RFP are sought only from experienced commercial brokers ‘who can demonstrate their abilty to perform and who have personnel with a proven track record of success in providing commercial real estate brokerage services. As such, proposals ‘must demonstrate that the broker meets the preferred qualifications to be eligible for consideration The firm, organization or company must be aicensed real estate broker in the State of California, The lead broker and other key real estate professional(s) assigned to the contract must be liconsed realestate brokers inthe State of California ‘The lead broker assigned to the contract and responsible for coordination and execution of the Work must have a minimum of ten (20) years experience and a proven track record of providing ‘commercial real estate brokerage transactional services involving commercial properties for governmental and/or corporate cents. Other than the lead broker each real estate professional assigned to this contract must have a ‘minimum of seven (7) years experience in their respective area(s) of expertise. All other assigned professionals must have a minimum of fie (5) years experience in thei respective areals) of expertise Please provide the following: ‘Qualifying Experience. this RFP. im: Describe the firm's qualifications specifc to the requirements of Qualifying Experience — Professionals: Provide the name and ttle ofthe Managing Principal representative forthe coordination and execution of work, other key real estate professional(), and any other professionals that willbe assigned to this contract induding resumes (not exceeding 3 pages) of education, experience and qualifications related to ‘experience, copies of licenses, contact information, and thelr area of responsibilty in servicing, the contract. “Transactions: For Brokerage Services- provide a ist ofall commercial sales transactions that ‘occurred any time during the last five (5) years wherein the firm, the Managing Principal or ‘other realestate professionals) on the proposed team were involved asthe seller representative. Identify the cllent as either a governmental entity ora corporate client. The Management Principal or realestate professionai(s) on the proposed team are not restricted to ‘experience and performance with a specific fim. Business References: Provide a minimum of three (3) business references from clients Litigation: Provide alist of any litigation asit relates to real property transactions sues within the past five years in which the firm, Managing Principal and/or real estate professional(s) were a named party. Por comme Brokerage eves Paget? Joint offers: ‘Where two or more firms desire to submita single proposal in esponse to this RFP, they should do so on a prime-subcontractor basis rather than as a joint venture, Should any staff person or subcontractor perform unsatisfactory, they shall be subject to removal fram the project atthe discretion ofthe Agency. The Agency intends to contract with a single firm, not multiple firms doing business as a joint venture se tractor The firm will be an independent contractor pursuant to the contrac, and shall not, in any way, be considered to be an officer, agent, or employee of the Successor Agency or City of Alhambra, ‘Standard Compensation Schedule Broker shall provide ther standard Compensation Schedule that willbe used as an intial means ‘of comparison. All payments will be made in accordance with the contract, Before any work can commence, the selected firm wil be required to execute a written contract which isa form and in substance consistent with prevailing commercial realtor agreements. Insurance and Indemnific ‘The Agreement between the Agency and the selected firm willcontaln the City’s standard Insurance and indemnification language for agreements ofthis type, a draft copy which is attached herein as Exhibit "C*. Proposals must include a statement attesting tothe firm's capacity to meet/comply with the minimum insurance requirements. Proof of insurance isnot required to be submitted with your proposal, but will be required prior to the Agency's award of the contract. Proof of Authority: lf the firm s a comporation, formal proof of the authority of the officer signing the bidder's proposal to bind the corporation must be submitted with the proposal. Aletter is not sufficient. A copy of the corporation resolution oF minutes is adequate proof. Cost of Preparati sa The Agency will not pay any costs incurred inthe preparation, printing, interview, or contract ‘negotiation process. All costs associated with preparing and presenting proposals shall be borne by the preparing broker Business License ‘The Gy of Alhambra Business License will be required for the broker and any subcontractors selected sor Comme ages? Binding Offer: ‘signed proposal submitted to Agency in response to this RFP shall constitute a binding offer from broker to contract with City according tothe terms of the proposal for a period of ninety (80) days afterits date of submission, which shall be the date proposals are due to Agency. EVALUATION CRITERIA Responsive proposals will be evaluated by a panel of selected City staff. The evaluation criteria {and their respective importance displayed as percentage weights) as listed in Table 1 below. Preference will be given to brokers wit ther office located within the City of Alhambra and/or ‘those who have worked on real estate transactions in City of Alhambra ‘Table 1- Evaluation Criteria Technical expertise, size andor structure of frm and ability to complete assigned taske In | 20% timely manner Degree of the Firm’s experience providing commercial brokerage services in the past five | 20% years Extent to which consultant has worked on projeets in the Giy of Alhambra 20% ‘Compensation Schedule Including commission rate and other applicable fees 20% ‘Quality of References 20% Procedure for Selection: Every subrmital will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of City staff. The selection committee will make their recommendation to the Successor Agency to the former ‘Alhambra Redevelopment Agency ata public meeting to select the finals. ;D ACONTRACT. Issuance ofthis REP and receipt of proposals does not commit the Agency to award a contract ‘The Agency reserves the right to postpone the review of the proposal for its own convenience, ‘oF to acceptor reject any ofall proposals received in response to the RFP. The Agency reserves the right to negotiate with more than one firm should negotiations withthe selected firm be terminated, to negotiate with more than one frm simultaneously, or to cancel all or patt ofthe RP. The Agency intends to follow, but wil not be bound by, the anticipated schedule of events that appear below: Distribute RFP Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Clarifications and/or Addenda Deadline | Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Proposal Deadline Wednesday, January 20, 2016 ‘Award of Contract ‘Monday, February & 2016 Consultant Start Date Weak of February, 15 2016 for Commerc roku evs reget? Posting of Clarifications and/or Addenda: Clarifications and/or addenda willbe posted only to the City’s website at www.cityofalhambra.or ces rfps/, Failure to obtaln clarlfications and/or addenda from the web site shall nt relieve broker from being bound by any additional terms ‘and conditions in the laifications and/or addenda, or from considering additional information Contained therein in preparing your qualifications. Any harm to the broker from such fallure shall not be valid grounds fora protest against award(s) made under this solicitation, Caifcations and/or addenda willbe issued at citys discretion. Confidentiality: While the Agency understands the broker may desire to treat certain information as confidential; the Agency is bound by applicable Law. The Agency i public body and written correspondence may be subject tothe Public Records Act and the Agency may not be able to ‘treat matters a5 confidential. Likewise, any agreement with the broker has to be approved at a public meeting, After the award ofthe contractor final rejection of all proposals, all responses become public records subject to disclosure. Proposals will main confidential until the Agency has authorized award of a contract. ‘SUBMITTAL DEADUNE ‘The deadline for submitting a written proposal is Wednesday, January 20, 2016 no later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (no exceptions). Late submittals or electronically transmitted copies wll not be accepted. Proposals must be submitted to the following: City of Alhambra ~ Development Services Department ‘Att: Silvia Smith, Project Manager 4111 South First Street ‘Alhambra, CA 91801 ‘Should you have any questions regarding this Request for Proposal, please contact Silvia Smith, Project Manager, via e-mail at ssmith@cityofalhambra.org. Attachments Exhibit “A"~ Statement of Understanding Exhibit “B* ~ Excerpts from the approved Alhambra Long-Range Property Management Plan Exhibit "C" —Insurance Requirements for Commer rokaran eves pagent Exhibit “A” Statement of Understanding Scope of Work By signing the below I am agreeing that Ihave carefully reviewedy studied and considered the scope of work and the necessary actions required to properly perform the Seape of Work in making my proposal CONSULTANT" By ay Print Name: Print Name: Title: Tide: Company Company Name Name: Date: Date Review and Familiarity of Leases and Property Condition ‘By signing the below 1 am agreeing that I have carefully reviewed, studied and considered the leases and other documents recorded on the properties in making my proposal “CONSULTANT” By. By Print Name: Company "Name: Exhibit “B” Aasress: Assessors Parcl 22500 W. Commonwealth Ave, 522.005.9148 2568 W. Commonwealth Ave, 532-005-918 2528 W. Commonwealth ve. 342-005-028 2588 W. Commonwealth Ave, 532-005-007 Property Location: Southeast corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Fremont Avenue The slte is highlighted in yellow onthe LA, County Assessor's map below, totsize: ‘Approximately 322,711 square feet (74 acres) ‘current Zoning: ‘Commercial Planned Development CPD") © ® @ Te name Sacer nya ga pay Men an operat no St bs 00, 25) een ‘Aerial view ofthe property ‘The Fremont Plz is located along Commonyeealth Ave, an Fremont Ave. Its ented asthe area Within the red outline. Fremont Ave. fs 2 major thoroughfare in Alhambra. Land uses within the subject's neighborhood ince: "North: There fs resiientil neighborhood north ofthe Plaza as wells a Costco and assocated reall and restaurant uses. South: South ofthe Plaza along Fremont Ave. isa large ofcebulding occupied by the Los Angeles ‘County Public Works Department. Further south is LAFitnes, and The Alhambra, a profesional office ‘campus with several tenants. East: Albertson's Grocery Store, followed by smaler and older commercial an industrial properties ‘Wests Acros Fremont Avenue are several commercial and etal businesses, fronting Fremont and ‘bordering a large residential neighborhood, nus ne ag ang Ppt Met a opty atmo S40 06 a0 25 Fremont Plaza Facing South on Commonwealth Ave Toys R Us/Babies R Us and Paty City bulling ‘Te building, which contains both “Toys R Us and Party City was originally constructed with two stories plus full basement. The second floor and basement levels are presently only accesible via staircases that are not designed fr public use. The Toys R UsfBabies 8 Us tant Is currently ‘occupying 33,750 24. onthe {ground floor and utlizing 20,0009, ft ofbasoment space. The Party Cty tenant is occupying 13256 sq fon the ground Noor. The second floor is currently vacant ands not currently ‘considered ues sca a ithas nat been impreved to rentable conditions. However, ts the City's Intention to improve the second fear and maximee the building square footage. Petzmartbuiling ‘The buildings 29,357 sq.ft. and has Petsmart a ts sole tenant. This isa single story bullding that was ult in 1996, 1 Pole taco bultling This blldingis 3125 sq and has E Pollo Loco as its Sole tenant. This is 2 single story bullaing that wu in 1996, Taco Bell building This building 1,989 59 (ead has Taco Bellas ts soe tenant. Thisis a Single story building that was bit 1995, ag hope nape Property type, permissible use and permissible usedltal. The property consists of freestanding etal center hats located at 2500 West Commonwealth Avenue (APN i 342-005-912, 027, and 028). The retal centr contains approximately 8,477 rentable square feet and consists of four freestanding bulls and land area of approx. 322,741 square feet; 7. aces. The current zoning \sCPD-Commercil Planned Development. ote of acquisition and its value at the tine, and an estimate of curent value, Including any appraisal information, available. The property was purchased Api 20, 1988 for $5,252,182.25. An appraisal ofthe property was performed as of January 2012, and the value at that ime was determined to be $17,000,000, The purpose for which the property was acquired. ‘The closure of Sears in 1993, led to an immediate loss of 200 jabs and $180,000 in annual ales tacrevenue, Intl the former Alhambra Redevelopment Agancy approached commercial Aevelopers offering rational subsidy, to redevelop the site. These developers decined ta batticpate, and the former Agency made adecsion to develop the se itself. The former ‘Agency took onthe project its entirety rom rehabiltation and construction, to eating and ‘managing the properties. Duet the former Agency's outstanding achievements in completing the process, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) presented the City witha “Jahn. Gunther Blue Ribbon Practices in Community Development” Award, ‘An estimate of ony lease, rental, or other revenues generated by the property and a deserption ofthe contractual requirements for disposition of those revenues. ‘The former Agency was sucessful in executing longterm leases with national known tenants Fremont Plaza tenants includ Toys R Us/BabiesR Us, Party City, Petsmart, E Pollo Loco, and Taco Bell El Pollo Loco and Taco Well leases are Ground Leases andthe bulings were constructed and owned by the tenants. Tedy, the Fremont Paz Is aprfitable community asst, valued in excess of $17 millon. Fremont Plazas combined businesses provide employment for roughly 260 people (a majority of whom are Alhambra residents). The center, since ts opening, has and continues to, be 100% occupied with the original tenants "There are fve active eases related to ths property. Thefve (5) tenant spaces generate $108,196.26 per month in gross rent revenues. Al tenants have lng term leases with ‘emaining options to extend the leases beyond the orignal term, Toys RUs/Babies R Us and Paty City: “This building contains 47,006 rentable square fet onthe ground floor and contains both Toys R LUs/Babies RUs and Party Gy. Algo, Toys RUs/BabiesR Us utilizes approximately 20,000 square {eet of floor area in the basement ofthe bulding and Party ity leases 3268 square feet of {round floor for storage, The builing was builtin the 1870s and was renovated in 1995 to accommodate two stores. ‘Monthly Estimate of ncome/Reverue $59,040.85, sma ‘This building is 29,357 square feet and has Petsmart asits sole tenant. Thisis a single story bulding that was bun 1986. -Monthly Estimote of income/Sross Rent Revenue $35,807.15 ant usr gang ane rope aan ‘ove oma 3 Pollo Loca: This bullng ls 3,225 square feet and as El Pollo Laco ass sole tenant. This sa single story | building that was ult in 1996, The El Polo Loco lease is @ Ground Lease, The bulding wes | constructed by the tenant and scurenty ovmned by the tenant Monthy Estimate of income/Gross Rent Revenve $6554.17 ‘Taco Ba ‘This ulling is 1,989 square feet anda Taco Bellas ts sole tenant. This isa single story sulla that was built i 1995, The Taco Bel lease isa Ground Leate. The bung wae coqstructed bythe tenant ands curently owned by the tenant ‘Monthly Estimate of ncome/Gross Rent Revenue $6,794.08 Description ofthe contractual requirement for dposiion of those reventes ‘The former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency developed Fremont Plaza in 1996. The former ‘Agency (with asistance from the City tilzed HUD Section 108 loan funds to make Improvements tothe property. The Section 208 loan agreoment between the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] andthe City pledges program income ‘rom the project, generated rom the lease revenies, towards the debt service payment. In addition, the ity of Alhambra and the former Nhambra Redevelopment Agency entered into-a Cooperation Agreement dated May 3, 1996; with respect to the HUD Section 108 funds provided by te City tothe former Agency to make such Improvements tothe Plaza, ‘portion ofthe lease revenue from the projects tobe retumed a program income to the HUD program as required by HUD Regulation 24 CFR $70 SO0(a]3) which states that proceeds from the disposition by sale or long-term lease of real property purchased or improved with CDBG funds constitute program income. Determination ofthe amount oF CDBG program income Isto be proportionate to the amount of CDBG/Section 108 funds invested inthe property, inthis ‘case 296 percent ofthe total investment. In aditon, 286 percent othe proceeds from the ‘se of Fremont Plazaisto be paid to the HUD CDBG Program, Further, HUD has zzued a letter confining this requirement attached). ‘The histry of environmental contamination, Including designation as «brownfield site, any ‘elated environmental tudes, and bistry of remediation efforts. ‘The Toys BUs/Babies R Usand Party City (former Sears store) building was constructed inthe 1970s, however an asbestos abatement was completed in the early 1580s when major tenant Improvements were done othe building prior to the current tenants moving in. The Petsmart {and E Pollo Loco buildings were consirctedin 1996 athe Taco Bel bulding was constructed in 095, A description ofthe property’s potential or transit oriented development. ‘The property i situated atthe intersection of Fremont and Commonvealth Avenues, a north- South major arterial roadway inthe City of Ahambra. There are two fixed bus routeson both Fremont and Commonwealth: the tos Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority [tT 5 well as the Alhambra Community Transit (ACT). However, this property doesnot have strong potential for ransit-oriented development. There ls no major transportation hub nearby or planned forthe future ad therefore the property would nat be sutable fora transit oriented development site aha Sus oe ~Lng nge Pepty Mange Pan ey jr S 00590 72) tone © Addeseription ofthe property’s potential for the ahvancement af the planning objectives ofthe ‘Successor Agency In order forthe property to meat its potential If the City's intention ta improve the second Aleor and maximize the bulldings square fotage approximately S049 square fet. The second floor is currently not considered useable space as it has not been improved to rentable conditions. The second lear is presently only accessible via staieases that are not designed for Public use, Significant structure configuration to the bulding wil be required in order to Provide access tothe second floor not only for shoppers, but for merchandize/stock, The site was acquired on April 20, 1995 and! improved to meet the needs of five nationally known tenants, The former Redevelopment Agency, and now Successor Agency, have been succesful In retaining the five orginal tenants. The 1995-1999 Implementation Plan identifies the Fremont Plaza as a project that contributes to the sucess of the City's and former Agency's Fevitalzation program wth respect to property rehabilitation and business attraction. ‘© A brief history of previous development proposals and actiities, including the rental or lease ‘of the property Tere Is no histoy of previous development proposals for the entire site since the former Redevelopment Agency took possesion of the property, however there has been interest to improve the second flor for potential etal companies. The information about the lasing of portions ofthe ste Is described in a previous section above, Adress the use or disposition ofthe property, including the proposed sole valve and proposed Sale dete. Iti the Cy of Alhambra’ intent under Heath and Safety Cade Section 24120\f) to retin the property for future redevelopment actives and to negotiate a compensation agreement with le other tangents. We believe the property hols a market value of approximately 18 nillon. However, the property wl be subject to an appraisal prior to any sale ‘The proceads fram sale ofthe property ill be remitted tothe County Auditor Controle’ fice for distribution othe taxing entities, and used to ull an outstanding enforceable obligation with the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The enforceable obligation with HUD isa two part obligation. A Section 108 loan agreement between HUD and the City wich pledges program income from Fremont Plaza generated from the lease revenues, towarts the debt service payment, Because of this pledge, we ae required to inclde the ‘property's leases as an obligation under the ROPS, The Section 108 oan balanced fal Included on the ROPSas an obligation ‘so, as required by HUD Regulation 24 CFR 570.500((1) whch stats that proceeds fram the Aispostion by sale or long term lease of veal property purchased or improved with CDBG funds constitute program income. Determination of the amount of CDBG program incame iso be proportionate to the amount of CDBG/Secton 108 funds Invested Inthe property, in this ase 29.6 peccentof the total investment; 29.6 percent of the proceeds from the sale of Fremont Praza isto be paid tothe HUD CDBG Program. ‘hanes eta ange rope aap ‘ney nn 302 98 028) ty Ho. 2 1110 West Main Str LAT) Aadeoss: Property Location: Assessor's Parca Nou: totSize: Current Zoning: 20038 10 West Mainstreet, Alhambra, CASI801 Southside of Main Street betwaen Fist and Second Streets. The ste Is highlighted in yellow on the LA. County Assessors map bolow, 5344025901 2,082 square fet (04 acres) central Business Distt ("CBD") a “a SS hate Sucene aeons hg Ppa arent an ‘oppose soe) Pa PP" we aerial provides a view of the propery outined in red. The Property is stuated at the southside fof Main street between Fist and Second Streets, inthe heart of the downtown. The property is @ rectangular shaped lot measuring approximately 2.052 square feet (according to Las Angeles County ‘Assessors records) ‘The properly at 110 West Main Street is currently occupied by Mahan indian Restaurant, a restaurant specialing in Indian clin, The site immediatly tothe west isthe Mosaic Lizard theater, owned by the Alhambra Successor AAgenoy, and to the east is 38° Ale | House & rill which Is- privately owned, apy nth se 05) Property type, pennissbe use and pernssble use devel ‘The current zoning forthe property located st 110 West Maln Streets Cntrel Business District (680). The property was purchased by we former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency In 1989 to Include iin the Agency's sponsored fagade improvement project wich Included the south side lf Main Street between Fist and Second Streets. Mahan Indian Restaurant Inc. s the current tenant Date of acquisition and is value at the time, and an estimate of current vale, Including any ‘appraisal information, ifavilabe. ‘The property located at 110 West Main Street was acquired on February 5, 1999. The former ‘Alhambra Redevelopment Agency purchased the property for $229,157.25. An appraisal dated ‘October 11,2010 reports thatthe property was apraised at $408,000. ‘The purpose fr which the property was acquired. Prior to the Agency acquiring the property in 1995, the building was home to various businesses throughout the years including a furniture store, a restaurant and sales offic. After the dosure ofthe sales office the bllding remained vacant for several years in a dilapidated state, The Former Agency, in eflorts to improve the Downtowr, purchased the property to include it inthe ‘Agency's ehabiltation efforts ofthe entire block to develop and revalze MainStreet, ‘The former Agency had spacific goals for this rehabilitation project which ae reflected in the ‘Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the Industrial Project Area and Added Area A. By rehabilitating this building on Main Street, the former Agency wanted to: 1) Remedy, remove, and prevent physical bight and economic obsolescence in this project 2) Upgrade the general aesthetks ofthe commercial and Industral enterprises to improve {ther economic wabiity and that ofthe surrounding areas 3) Resplan, redesign and redevelop areas within the project area that are economically stagnating and/or improper utilized and 4) Recycle and/or develop undenstilzed parcels to accommodate higher and better economie uses thereby improving the financial viability of the community asa whole. After the completion ofa bleck-widefagade improvement project, the former Agency entered Ino a commercial lease with areal tenant. After the retil tenant vacated the premises, the former Ageney entered into a lease agreament with Mahan Indian Restaurant Inc, who is currently leasing the building ‘An estimate of any lease, rente, or other revenues generated by the property and a description ofthe contractual requirements for disposition of thase revenues ‘The Alhambra Redevelopment Agency entered into a Lease Agreement with Mahan Indian Restaurant ne. on January 14,2008, The Intl term ofthe lease is for ten {10} years with two {2) addtional five (5) years periods. ‘The property generates $3,575 per month in gress rent The City contributed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for facade Improvements forthe purpse of creating jobs in the City. Asa result a portion of any revenue generated by the projet must be st aside as Program Income. Ifthe property is sold, a portion ‘ofthe sale proceeds, equal tothe portion of CD8G funds contributed towards the project, must be returned tothe City as Program Income, per HUD regulation 24 CER $70.S00(a)1) which states that proceeds from the disposition by sale or long-term lease of real property purchased tr improved with CDBG funds constitute program income, Determination of the amount of {CDG program income fs to be proportionate to the amount of CDBG/Section 108 funds invested in the property, in this case 13:58 percent of the total investment, In addtion, 13.98. percent ofthe proceeds from tho sale ofthe property sto be pal to the HUD CDBG Program, Further, HUD has issued a letter coniming this requirement (the letter ean be found under

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