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Unofficial until approved by the
Alhambra City Council
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers , 1 1 1 South First Street
January 10, 2022
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6:05 p.m., on Monday, January 10, 2022, the Alhambra City Council met in Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom.
PRESENT via Zoom: MALONEY , P É REZ , ANDRADE-STADLER , LEE ABSENT: MAZA
Officials Present in person and via Zoom : City Manager Binnquist, City Attorney Montes, Assistant City Manager Garcia, Deputy City Manager Stover, City Clerk Myles, Director of Finance Lieu, Director of Public Works/ Utilities Ray, Director of Parks and Recreation Macias, Director of Library LohGuan, Marketing and Communications Specialist Nguyen, Director of Community Development Ho, Fire Chief Ragusa, Police Chief Parra, Director of Human Resources Ko, Management Analyst Garcia
CITY CLERK REPORT - NOTICE NO. N2M22-2
The City Clerk hereby report ed that she duly gave notice of the regular meeting of the City Council being held this evening pursuant to the order of the Mayor in accordance with Section 54955 and 54956 of the Government Code of the State of California.
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.
Action Taken : On motion of Mr. MALONEY, seconded by Ms. LEE , the City Council determined that the titles to all ordinances which appear ed on this public agenda had been read, and waived further reading. Hearing no objections, the Mayor so ordered.
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MALONEY, PÉREZ , ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: MAZA
MAZA: Councilmember MAZA joined the meeting via Zoom at 6:06 p.m. 2 1-10-22
PRESENTATION S
1. REVIEW OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) APPROVAL PROCESS - F2M17- 51 Director of Community Development HO delivered a staff report and presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk ’s office. Subsequent to the passage of AB 2299 and SB 1069, the City of Alhambra has seen an influx in the number of requests for Accessory Dwelling Units. Council approved Ordinance No. O2M17-4724 enacting Chapter 23.57 of the Alhambra Municipal Code in 2017 and has continued to refine the approval guidelines and process for ADUs to ensure best practices are maintained for Alhambra. Staff will present efforts to streamline the review and approval of ADUs, discuss the plan review and approval process, provided data ADUs approved in Alhambra over the last year, present a survey of other permit fees of communities in the San Gabriel Valley, and share concerns from the community about the existing process and identify areas to improve upon in reviewing and approving ADU applications moving forward.
Public Comment:
1) Lewis MCCAMMON suggested the collection of data regarding ADUs and affordability. He further suggested that the information be presented to the HCDA Committee for review.
2) Nora HERNANDEZ spoke as a designer working on ADUs and thanked staff for the chart to help her in future projects. She encouraged more public education workshops for homeowners to best address concerns, especially regarding affordability issues.
Discussion: Council con tinued to discuss various aspects of the presentation with Mr. HO including associated fees, their preference for the preapproved building plans available for residents to use, sprinkler requirements, gathering statistics regarding affordability agreements, and water collection and conservation efforts. Council emphasized the need for a streamlined and efficient process for residents at a reasonable cost.
Action Taken : City Council receive d and order ed filed the presentation.
2. INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON JUST CAUSE EVICTION AND RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAMS – F2M22-20
Assistant City Manager GARCIA delivered a staff report. The City Council previously requested staff bring forward information regarding eviction protection and rent stabilization programs in anticipation of the County ’s COVID-19 Tenant Protection Program (Eviction Moratorium) expiring on January 31, 2022. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is expected to take action on a possible extension to the Moratorium in January 2022. An extension may have direct impact on considerations by the City Council on a Just Cause Eviction Ordinance and Rent Stabilization Ordinance. This report summarizes staff research on such programs including design criteria and technical program considerations.
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Under the 2021-22 Strategic Plan, the City Council identified high priority for a Just Cause Eviction Ordinance to help protect more than 17,000 renter households in Alhambra.
Among them, the elderly and large family households are noted as experiencing the highest level of housing issues.
A Just Cause Eviction (JCE) program is generally designed to prevent arbitrary, retaliatory, or discriminatory evictions. Landlords can only evict for specific reasons (ie , failure to pay rent, breach of contract, etc.). By enforcing just causes for eviction, the JCE program is recognized as an important tool toward housing stability especially within communities that may be vulnerable for rent increases and low vacancy. A JCE also protects tenants from retaliatory evictions for reporting inadequate housing conditions.
Public Comment:
The following people spoke in support of the item :
1) Lewis McCammon
2) Jeshow Yang
3) Allison Henry, SGV Tenants Alliance, also submitted her comments via email . 4) Chris Olson
5) Aristotle Acevedo
6) David Bond , also submitted his comments via email.
7) Eiko Hamada-Ano , also submitted her comments via email. 8) Jorge Rivera
Public Comment received via email on file in the City Clerk ’s office:
The following people wrote in support of the item:
1) Sean McMorris
2) Jon Ti
3) Jordan Epstein
4) Karen Gomez
5) Andrea Lofthouse Quesada
6) Adam Maya
Discussion : Council thanked staff for their quick research into this item and recounted anecdotes or comments shared by residents and their experiences with difficult landlords or living situations . Given the quickly approaching expiration for tenant protections under Los Angeles County laws , Councilmember PÉREZ suggested first that the City send a letter signed by Council addressed to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors urging them to take action and extend the current tenant protections on January 21, 2022, second that Council pass an urgency ordinance for Just Cause Evictions in a special City County meeting if the County did not vote to extend protections at that same January meeting, and third that staff and Council work to create a more permanent rent stabilization ordinance. Council supported Ms. Pérez ’s suggestion to send a letter of support of extending tenant protections and continued to discuss the upcoming meeting with staff. Councilmember Andrade-Stadler suggested a Councilmember attend the meeting to further emphasize their concern for Alhambra ’s residents and Mayor Lee volunteered to attend. Council agreed that they would be open to continued discussion of creating a Just Cause Eviction Ordinance for Alhambra, should the County not extend protections. After brief discussion with City Attorney Montes, Council agreed to hold an emergency special meeting to discuss a Just Cause Eviction Ordinance in the event the 4 1-10-22
County did not take action. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER motioned to direct staff to draft a letter on behalf of the Council addressed to the Los Angeles Board of County Supervisors, which was seconded by Ms. PÉREZ. Ms. PÉREZ, Ms. LEE, and Ms. Garcia discussed future discussion of a Rent Stabilization Ordinance at a later date.
Action Taken : City Council receive d and file d this informational Just Cause Eviction and Rental Stabilization report and directed staff to draft a letter addressed to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in support of extending tenant protections.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ , LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 3- 19 )
All other items listed under the Consent Agenda , with the exception of Item #9 and 14, were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion. 3 . CONTRACT AMENDMENT: PURCHASE OF CARBON FILTER MEDIA FOR THE GROUND WATER TREATMENT PLANT – F2M20-6B, C2M20-55, M2M22- 1 The Ground Water Treatment Plant is a vital source of drinking water for the City. The facility has fourteen carbon filters, each containing 20,000 pounds of granular activated carbon. As part of the treatment process, the filter media must be exchanged once it has reached its adsorption capacity. On September 28, 2020, the City Council awarded Calgon Carbon Inc., contract C2M20-55 for the purchase of Carbon Filter Media for the Groundwater Treatment Plant for the term of three years not to exceed $125,000.00 per fiscal year. Due to operational conditions and additional maintenance activities performed on the filters, it was anticipated that the Groundwater Treatment Plant would require four more exchanges than projected for this fiscal year. The contracted price for each carbon exchange would remain unchanged at $19,692.00 per exchange; therefore, the total for four additional carbon exchanges would be $78,768.00.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d an amendment to contract C2M20-55 by and between the City of Alhambra and Calgon Carbon Inc. for the purchase of Carbon Filter Media at the Groundwater Treatment Plant, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to increase the total contract amount by $78,768.00 (M2M22- 1 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY , ANDRADE-STADLER , PÉREZ , LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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4. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 SB1 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT - F2M18-34, C2M21-19, M2M22-2
On April 26, 2021, the City Council awarded contract C2M21-19 to Sully Miller Contracting Co. for the FY19-20 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $1,947,000. Three change orders were issued in the amount of $246,446.61. The total cost of the project was $2,193,446.61. The project was inspected by staff and all work was completed in accordance with the City ’s 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 Recorder ’s Office.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council accept ed the work of Sully Miller Contracting Co. for the FY19-20 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project (C2M21-19) in the amount of $2,193,446.61 as complete; direct ed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct ed the Finance Director to release the 5% retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M22-2) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY , ANDRADE-STADLER , PÉREZ , LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
5. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SERVICES - F2M 22-21 , RFP 2M 22-1 The City has used the same audit firm CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (formerly White Nelson Diehl Evans LLP) for over ten years. In keeping with the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) “best practices ” recommendation of a competitive process at the end of the term of each audit contract, staff would like to distribute a Request for Proposal for professional audit services. Using the RFP process would allow staff to receive bids from any qualified firms, evaluate the proposals, conduct oral interviews, check references, consider prices and submit an award of contract to the City Council. The contract offering would be for three years with two one-year extensions at the City ’s discretion.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council authorize d the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to prospective firms to provide professional audit services with proposals due by 11:30 a.m. on February 7, 2022; and direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY , ANDRADE-STADLER , PÉREZ , LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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6. AGREEMENT TO LEASE A PORTION OF CITY ’S RAYMOND BASIN WATER RIGHTS TO KINNELOA IRRIGATION DISTRICT – F2M9-62, M2M22-3 The City of Alhambra has 722.50 acre-feet of unused water rights in the Raymond Basin for fiscal year 2021-2022. The City ha d the option to lease these rights to interested parties for a fee. The Kinneloa Irrigation District offered to lease 207 acre-feet of our Raymond Basin water rights for $305.00 per acre-foot, for a total of $63,135. As such, staff requested that the City Council authorize the City Manager or her designee to sign a lease agreement with the Kinneloa Irrigation District for these Raymond Basin water production rights for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
Discussion : None .
Action Taken : City Council authorize d staff to enter into a lease agreement, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, with the Kinneloa Irrigation District for 207 acre-feet of water for a total of $63,135; direct ed the Director of Finance to deposit the revenue from said lease into account 401.00.44925; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M22- 3)
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY , ANDRADE-STADLER , PÉREZ , LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
7. AWARD OF CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE SEWER LIFT STATION NO. 5 REPLACEMENT PROJECT – F2M21-64, RFP2M21- 18, C2M22-1, M2M22-4
The Sewer System Rehabilitation Plan completed in March 2009 identified Sewer Lift Station No. 5, located at 913 Clay Court, in need of complete replacement. Although the lift station has been well maintained, due to its age and increased sewage flow rates into the station, a complete replacement was recommended. On September 27, 2021, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals RFP2M21-18 for the Engineering Design Services for the Sewer Lift Station #5 Replacement Project. Staff reviewed and evaluated the proposals received. Based on qualifications, experience, reputation, responsiveness, availability, and cost, Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering Inc. was selected as the most responsive firm.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc., for the Engineering Design Services for the Sewer Lift Station #5 Replacement Project in the amount not to exceed $213,185.00; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M22-4) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY , ANDRADE-STADLER , PÉREZ , LEE
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Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
8. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 82374 – F2M22-11, M2M22-5 Tentative Tract Map No. 82374 was approved by the Planning Commission on November 4, 2019 along with other entitlements for the construction of a two-story six-unit condominium complex with a subterranean parking level on a n approximate land area of approximately 12,500 square feet located at 300 East Alhambra Road. On October 8, 2021 the City Engineer signed Tract Map No. 82374 and recommended recordation of the same. Al l conditions of approval applicable to the Tract Map were met and the project conditions, covenants and restrictions have been approved . Consequently, approval and recordation of this map was now appropriate.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council adopt ed Minute Order No. M2M22-5 as follows:
RESOLVED by the Alhambra City Council as follows:
SECTION ONE: Based upon the recommendation of the Director of Community Development in his report dated January 10, 2022 , this Council hereby finds and determines that the herein below described project will not violate any of the provisions of Sections 66473.5, 66474, 66474.1 and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act of the State of California relating to findings for approval.
SECTION TWO: This Council hereby approves Tract Map No. 82374 for a two-story six-unit condominium complex with a subterranean parking level on an approximate land area of approximately 12,500 square feet located in the R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) zone for the property located at 300 East Alhambra Road and authorizes the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map the certificate which embodies the approval of said map.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY , ANDRADE-STADLER , PÉREZ , LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
9. RESOLUTION RE AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY ’S BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS TO IMPLEMENT TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY FOR CONDUCTING PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO AB 361 – F2M20-33, R2M22-3 During COVID, the City conducted meetings offering teleconferencing accessibility to members of the public, City Council, members of City boards and commissions, City staff and consultants. The executive orders authorizing such meetings lapsed on September 30, 2021, replaced with legislation in the form of AB 361. AB 361 was signed into law by the Governor on September 16, 2021, which went into effect immediately as urgency 8 1-10-22
legislation (codified under Government Code § 54953), and waived certain provisions of the Brown Act in order to allow local agencies to continue to meet remotely. Specifically, the bill allow ed remote teleconference flexibility, but only when there was a state of emergency that made it unsafe to meet in person. The City already implemented the requirements of AB 361 for conducting public meetings and was in full compliance, thus there would be no change of the currently established procedures. The Council made the necessary findings for the conduct of teleconferenced accessible meetings via Resolution No. R2M21-42 adopted on October 25, 2021 . The proposed Resolution again ma de the required findings under AB 361, and if adopted, it would allow the City to continue to offer teleconference accessibility for public meetings, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, as well as during other state-proclaimed emergencies, such as earthquakes or wildfires, where physical attendance may present a risk.
Public Comment: Lewis MCCAMMON provided an update as to COVID-19 infection cases in the City of Alhambra and supported continuing virtual meetings.
Discussion: None .
Action Taken : City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M2 2-3 : A Resolution of the City Council of the City o f Alhambra reauthorizing the City Council, and the City ’s Boards a nd Commissions to implement teleconference accessibility for conducting public meetings pursuant to AB 361
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
10 . AWARD OF CONTRACT: CITYWIDE UTILITY PAVING PROJECT – F2M21-72, N2M21- 135 , C2M22-2 , M2M22-6
The City of Alhambra Utilities Department cuts the street surface during the installation and repair of the water and sewer systems. These cuts into the asphalt require a specialized contractor to perform permanent repair of the street surface. On November 8, 2021 , the City Council approved the distribution of Notice Inviting Bids N2M2 1-135 for the Citywide Utility Paving Project. On December 9 , 20 21 , bids were opened by the City Clerk .
Eight bids were received , which ranged from $ 243,777.00 to $ 475,475 .00. Dash Construction Company Inc. submitted the lowest qualified bid. Staff reviewed the bid document and found it to be in full compliance and conformance with the project specifications .
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council a p p rove d a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the C ity of Alhambra and Dash Construction Company Inc. for the Citywide Utility Paving Project in an amount not to exceed $243,777.00; direct ed the Finance Director to appropriate $ 223,777.00 from the 9 1-10-22
Water Fund balance and allocate the funds into account number 401.80.8888.61217 ; a nd direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action . (M2M22-6) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY , ANDRADE-STADLER , PÉREZ , LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
11 . AWARD OF CONTRACT: EXTERIOR PAINTING OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT - F2M21-69, N2M21-130, C2M22-3, M2M22-7
On October 25 , 2021, the City Council approved the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids to qualified contractors for the Exterior Painting of the Police Department. On December 23, 2021, bids were publicly opened by the Assistant City Clerk. Eleven bids were received, which ranged from $46,500 to $225,000. Yoda Painting Inc. submitted the lowest qualified bid. S taff reviewed the bid submitted by Yoda Painting Inc. and found it to be in full compliance and conformance with the project specifications.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council award ed a contract to Yoda Painting Inc., subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed of $ 46,500 for the Exterior Painting of the Police Department and direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M22-7) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY , ANDRADE-STADLER , PÉREZ , LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
12. ACCEPT GRANT: SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT FOR THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT – F2M2 2 -18, M2M 22-8
The City applied for a grant through the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District (SGVMWD) Opportunities for Water Leadership Program. The program was designed to provide assistance for implementation of water wise projects. The grant award was approved on December 8, 2021 and would provide funding to purchase two water fountain/bottle refill station that would be installed at the Police Department and Fire Department Headquarters . Staff request ed that the City Council accept the grant in the amount of $2,000.00 .
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council accept ed a grant of $2,000.00 from the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District to assist the Utilities Department with the purchase of two water fountain/bottle refill stations at the Police Department and Fire Department Headquarters ; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M2 2-8 )
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Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY , ANDRADE-STADLER , PÉREZ , LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
13. AWARD OF CONTRACT: AIRPORT TRACT NEIGHBORHOOD SERIES STREET LIGHTING CONVERSION PROJECT – F2M21-66, N2M21-118, C2M22-4, M2M22-9 The proposed improvement would eliminate the existing series street lighting distribution system within the Airport Tract neighborhood and convert the lighting to a multi-volt distribution system. Replacing the series circuit street lighting system with a multi-volt system will allow the streetlights within the Airport Tract to be converted to LED luminaires.
The Notice Inviting Bids (N2M21-118) was approved on September 27, 2021 and on Thursday, December 2, 2021, the City Clerk received 6 bids that ranged from $1,156,489.60 to $4,848.848.00. The lowest bid was submitted by Alfaro Communication Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,156,489.60. However on December 15, 2021 staff received a letter from Alfaro Communication Construction Inc., stating a bidding error was made and requested their bid be withdrawn. The next lowest bid was submitted by California Professional Engineering Inc. in the amount of $1,293,060.50. Staff reviewed the bit and found it to be in full compliance and conformance with the project specifications.
California Professional Engineering Inc. has the necessary licenses to complete the work and has conducted similar projects for the City of Alhambra.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and California Professional Engineering Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,293,060.50; direct ed the Finance Director to appropriate $293,060.50 from the Public Works Maintenance Improvement District Fund balance and allocate the funds into account number 241.70.7631.91511 ; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. (M2M22-9)
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY , ANDRADE-STADLER , PÉREZ , LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
14. RESOLUTIONS TO ESTABLISH VOLUNTARY CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT
PROGRAMS TO FINANCE OR REFINANCE RENEWABLE OR ENERGY EFFICIENT
IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROPERTY OWNERS THROUGH PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) PROGRAMS – F2M10-53, F2M21-40, R2M22-4, R2M22-5, R2M22-6
On May 10, 2021, staff presented Resolution R2M21-19 requesting authorization to establish a voluntary contractual assessment program to finance or refinance renewable or energy efficient improvements for properties under the California Statewide Community Development Authority ’s Open Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program. PACE 11 1-10-22
programs provide financing for projects like energy or water efficiency, renewable energy, or seismic retrofits to residential, commercial, and industrial properties without a down payment or up-front capital costs. Costs can be repaid over a long period of time as an additional assessment on the propert y tax bill. Since PACE loans are approved based on the equity of the property, and since PACE loans are recorded as a senior lien and must be repaid before mortgage debt, the Council directed the PACE agenda item be tabled pending additional information from staff and providers that assurances are in place to “protect ” residents and other stakeholders participating in the program. Furthermore, the Council requested staff be clear that aside from this type of financing for residential improvements, the City provides improvement loans for income-eligible applicants under the City ’s HOME and CDBG Home Improvement programs. Following the May 10 th meeting, staff and some Council members met with field experts to better understand the PACE programs and practices including any updated legislation, financing authorities (program providers), and benefits and improvements to the PACE programs. Currently, the two major Joint Powers Authority (JPA) programs that operate in the state are the Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) and the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) . While only the CSCDA was discussed at the May 10, 2021 Council meeting, staff has since learned the other JPA should also be considered to enable more options for PACE applicants. For the City to enable PACE financing in the community, authorizations with these JPA ’s specifica lly must first be authorized.
Public Comment : Lewis McCammon spoke in support of the item, and suggested the City add adequate protections for homeowners and taxpayers.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council , by one motion, adopt ed Resolutions:
Resolution No. R2M22- 4 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra consenting to the inclusion of properties within the territory of the City in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority Open PACE programs; authorizing the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) to accept applications from property owners, conduct contractual assessment proceedings and levy contractual assessments within the territory of the City ; and authorizing related actions.
Resolution No. R2M2 2- 5 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra consenting to inclusion of properties within the City ’s jurisdiction in the Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) community facilities district no. 2014-1 (clean energy) to finance renewable energy improvements, energy efficiency and water conservation improvements, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and other improvements and approving associate membership in the joint exercise of powers authority related thereto.
Resolution No. R2M2 2- 6 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra consenting to inclusion of properties within the City ’s jurisdiction in the Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) program to finance renewable energy generation, energy and water efficiency improvements, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and other improvements and approving associate membership in the joint exercise of powers authority related thereto . 12 1-10-22
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
15. ACCEPT GRANT: CALIFORNIA WATER AND WASTEWATER ARREARAGE
PAYMENT PROGRAM THROUGH FUNDING FROM THE STATE WATER
RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD – F2M22-18, M2M22-10
On October 28, 2021, staff applied to the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program (Program). The Program was developed to provide assistance to community water systems that accrued residential and commercial customer arrearages during the COVID-19 pandemic. The City received a payment of $194,233.67, the initial estimate staff requested in the Program pre-application survey. The Program require d water systems to allocate the funds a credit to customers within 60 days of receiving funds and notify the customers in writing the amount credited. Customers do not have to repay any payments received. The City was required to return and funds not credited to customers within six months of receipt back to the State Water Resources Control Board.
The awarded Grant funds were only allowed to cover water charges for accounts that were billed during the COVID-19 pandemic relief period. Once approved, staff would credit all eligible delinquent water accounts during the eligible period and notify each account holder of the amount credited to their account per the grant guidance guidelines.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council accept ed a grant from the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program through funding from the State Water Resources Control Board in the amount of $194,223.67 to pay delinquent water bills; direct ed the Finance Director to increase revenue account 401.0042806 and expense account 401.80.8886.680.66 by $194,233.67; and direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M22-10)
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY , ANDRADE-STADLER , PÉREZ , LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
16 . AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSITION DEVELOPMENT AND LOAN AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA AND AMERICAN FAMILY HOUSING – F2M19-39 , N2M20-139, R2M20-40, M2M22- 11
On November 9, 2020, the City Council approved a Disposition, Development and Loan Agreement ( “DDA ”) by and between the City of Alhambra and American Family Housing ( “AFH ”) for the construction of a 78,600 square foot, seven (7) story, 50-unit rental housing development on a property currently improved with an existing City-owned public parking lot. The development would consist of 49 affordable apartments, one manager ’s apartment, and one commercial unit. As identified in the DDA, the complex would also 13 1-10-22
include 75 on-site parking spaces, consisting of approximately 35-40 public parking spaces to replace some of the spaces lost from the existing public parking lot. Subsequent to the approval of the DDA, AFH, the Applicant, then prepared final plans to submit for Planning Entitlements. On February 12, 2021 the Applicant submitted entitlements to be considered. However, due to the size limitations of the property, the Applicant was not able to provide the amount of public parking spaces as originally described in the executed DDA and moved forward with the entitlement applications with only 29 public parking spaces. On May 17, 2021, the project was approved by the Planning Commission with 29 public parking spaces. The applicant requested a first amendment to the executed DDA to bring the number of public parking spaces enumerated in the DDA consistent with the number of public parking spaces in the approved project. In various sections throughout the DDA, the number of public parking spaces to be incorporated into the Project was referenced as “35-40 ” spaces or “40 ” spaces. The first amendment to the DDA would change all references to the number of public parking spaces from “35-40 ” spaces or “40 ” spaces to “approximately 29 ” spaces.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d the First Amendment to the Disposition Development and Loan Agreement by and between the City of Alhambra and American Family Housing and direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M22-11)
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY , ANDRADE-STADLER , PÉREZ , LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 7 . INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 20.23
OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT F2M22-22, O2M22- 4798
In 1989, Assembly Bill 939, known as the Integrated Waste Management Act, was passed because of the increase in wast e stream and the decrease in landfill capacity. AB 939 mandates a reduction of waste being disposed: jurisdictions were required to meet diversion goals of 25% by 1995 and 50% by the year 2000. AB 939 also established an integrated framework for program implementation, solid waste planning, and solid waste facility and landfill compliance. Senate Bill 174 (1374 directed the California Integrated Waste Management Board, (now the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, or CalRecycle ) to provide information to jurisdictions and general contractors on methods and activities to divert construction and demolition (C&D) materials. The Mandatory Commercial Recycling Bill of 2011, Assembly Bill 341 (AB 341), establishe d a policy goal for the State of California that not less than 75% of solid waste generated be source reduced, recycled, or composted by the year 2020. The Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Bill of 2016, Senate Bill 1383 (SB138), establishe d a policy goal for the State of California to achieve a state-wide 75% reduction in organic waste sent to landfills by 2025, and require d jurisdictions to adopt an ordinance or other enforceable requirement that requires compliance with provision of adequate space for recycling for multi-family and commercial 14 1-10-22
premises pursuant to Sections 4.410.2 and 5.410.1 and for diversion of organic waste commingles with construction and demolition debris pursuant to Section 4.408.1 and
5.408.1 of the California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11, of the California Code of Regulations. California ’s Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen ) requir ed the diversion of at least 65% of the construction waste generated during most new construction projects, demolition, associated with a construction permit, and certain additions and alterations. (CALGreen Sections 4.408. and 5.408). The purpose of this ordinance was to reduce landfill waste by requiring an applicant for every covered project to divert minimum rates established by the California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11, of the California Code of Regulations for construction and demolition waste resulting from that project in compliance with state and local statutory goals and policies, and to create a mechanism to secure compliance with the stated diversion requirement.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council, by one motion, declare d introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M2 2-4798 : AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 20.25 OF THE ALHAMBRA
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION AND
DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT
which ordinance would return for a second reading and adoption at the next regular Council meetin g
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY , ANDRADE-STADLER , PÉREZ , LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
18 . PE RSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M22-2
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council ratif ied the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated January 10, 2022 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY , ANDRADE-STADLER , PÉREZ , LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
19 . DEMANDS - F2M22 -1
Discussion: None.
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Action Taken : City Council approve d as submitted Final Check List (226231 thru 226352) in the amount of $850,667.76 for the period ending December 2, 2021; Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY , ANDRADE-STADLER , PÉREZ , LEE
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS submitted via email - F2M22-4 Melissa Michelson wrote against the proposed Villages project.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) F2M2 2 -7 Council each thanked Director of Parks and Recreation Macias, other staff, and volunteers for their hard work on the Tournament of Roses Float. Councilmembers ANDRADE-STADLER and PÉREZ thanked staff for their work with Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis ’s office to provide an additional COVID-19 testing site . Ms. PÉREZ and Mr. MACIAS discussed the upcoming Lunar New Year Event in partnership with the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce at the Farmer ’s Market.
Mayor LEE addressed three concerns: she requested additional signage in the Rick ’s parking lot to deter driving north on 2 nd Street which is a one-way south bound street between Main and Commonwealth, she requested staff research offering different options for trees planted on parkways in front of residences, and finally she discussed requests from residents to designate the Lindaraxa median as a C ity park. Ms. L EE and Mr. MACIAS discussed the advantages and disadvantages of developing Lindaraxa Park. Councilmember MALONEY recalled a previous Council decision to install a bench at Lindaraxa Park which was met with negative responses from residents and ultimately led to staff removing the bench. Mr. MONTES clarified that the median was classified as a park under Alhambra Municipal Code which Ms. LEE stated she would convey to residents. Ms. LEE, Mr. MACIAS, and City Manager BINNQUIST briefly discussed the possibility of the Mayor conducting an informal survey among residents to explore developing the median as well as the past decision to install and the requests of residents to remove the bench. Ms. PÉREZ agreed with Ms. LEE ’s suggestions regarding signage at 2 nd Street, offering tree options to residents for the parkway, and expanding discussion of enhancing other greenspaces and pocket parks in Alhambra as a Strategic Plan item.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8:38 p.m . there being no further business for the Council to transact, the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council , adjourned their meeting to the next regul ar meeting of the Alhambra City Council is scheduled for Monday, January 24 , 202 2 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK
by
BRIANNA LAMB MCCARTHY
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
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