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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
February 28 , 2022
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6: 09 p.m., on Monday, February 28 , 2022, the Alhambra City Council met in Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom.
PRESENT: MAZA, MALONEY, P É REZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE ABSENT: NONE
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 -24
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 M s. PÉREZ , seconded by M r. MALONEY , 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: PÉREZ Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, MALONEY, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
CEREMONIAL
1. A. REORGANIZATION: ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL – F2M22-25 In accordance with Alhambra City Charter Sec. 29, this is the time for the rotation of the Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilpersons of various departments. Each Councilperson would serve in the following offices for the period ending November 28, 2022:
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Jeff Maloney Mayor & Councilperson of Public Affairs
Adele Andrade-Stadler Vice Mayor & Councilperson of Dept. of Finance Ross J. Maza Councilperson of Dept. of Public Works
Sasha Renée Pérez Councilperson of Dept. of Public Safety Katherine Lee Councilperson of Dept. of Supplies
B. REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CEREMONY – F2M22-25 In accordance with Alhambra City Charter Sec. 29, this was the time for the rotation of the Mayor and Vice Mayor. Accordingly, Vice Mayor Jeff Maloney and Councilmember Adele Andrade-Stadler became Mayor and Vice Mayor, respectively.
REMARKS, RECOGNITIONS and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
by outgoing
MAYOR KATHERINE LEE
ADMINISTRATION of OATHS OF OFFICE by CITY CLERK
to incoming
VICE MAYOR ADELE ANDRADE-STADLER
Councilperson of the Fifth District
and to incoming
MAYOR JEFF MALONEY
Councilperson of the Third District
REMARKS, RECOGNITIONS and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
by
MAYOR MALONEY & VICE MAYOR ANDRADE-STADLER
Public Comment : Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, offered his thanks to outgoing Mayor Lee and incoming Mayor Maloney and incoming Mayor Vice Andrade-Stadler.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 2021-2022 REDISTRICTING PROCESS: PRE-FINAL MAP PUBLIC HEARING & UPDATE – F2M21-28
Andrew Westall, Principal, Bear Demographics & Research provided the City Council with an update on the 2021-2022 City Council redistricting process which takes place after each decennial census. This evening ’s public hearing was focused on a presentation of a third Draft Map for new Council District boundaries in order to provide the Council an opportunity to provide input on additional Draft Maps and/or a Final Map. Draft Map Nos. 1 and 2 were presented to the City Council at the January 24, 2022 Council meeting. Draft Map No. 1 had an overall deviation of 8.0 percent, while Draft Map No. 2 ha d an overall deviation of 4.8 percent. Based on the City Council discussion at the January 24, 2022 meeting, the Council requested a third draft map. Draft Map No. 3 was presented to the City Council at the February 14, 2022 meeting and ha d an overall deviation of 7.4 percent.
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fourth draft map. This public hearing was focused on a presentation of a Draft Map No. 4 for new Council District boundaries in order to provide the Council an opportunity to provide input on a Final Map. Draft Map No. 4 ha d an overall deviation of 6.3 percent. All Draft Maps were within the legal standard for overall deviation. Draft Map No. 4 was published on the City ’s website on February 18, 2022 in conformance with the California Fair Maps Acts prior to the February 28, 2022 City Council meeting.
Open Public Hearing: Mayor MALONEY opened the public hearing.
Public Comment:
1) Lucy BAÑUELOS , via Zoom, congratulated Mayor MALONEY and Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER on their recent appointments and expressed concern over the proposed map.
2) Lewis MCCAMMON , via Zoom, offered insights on the proposed maps and expressed his support for them.
3) Ari ARAMBULA , via Zoom, questioned wheth er there need ed to be a change in the district maps and expressed support for Draft Map No. 4 if there needs to be a change. 4) Nicholas K. QUACH , via Zoom, expressed h is support for Draft Map Nos. 1 and 4. 5) Barbara MESSINA , via Zoom, noted th at the proposed changes in the maps will leave residents confused about who their Council representatives are. 6) Aristotle ACEVEDO , via Zoom, congratulated Ma yor MALONEY and Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER on their recent appointments and expressed support for Draft Map No. 4.
Public Comment received via email on file in the City Clerk ’s Office:
1) Je-Show YANG , via email, expressed h is support for Draft Map Nos. 1 and 4. 2) David GONZALEZ , via email, spok e in favor of keeping the current district maps the same.
3) Matthew RUTZEN , via email, expressed his support for Draft Map Nos. 1 and 4. 4) Theresa LOPEZ , via email, spoke in favor of keeping the current district maps the same.
5) Celi MONTES , via email, spoke in favor of keeping the current district maps the same. 6) Shirley TATSUNO , via email, congratulated Ma yor MALONEY and Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER on their recent appointments and expressed he r support for Draft Map No. 4 .
7) Matthew CEA , via email, expressed h is support for Draft Map Nos. 1 and 4. 8) EmmaRae PEREZ , via email, expressed her support for Draft Map Nos. 1 and 4. 9) Daniel A. PEREZ , via email, expressed his support for Draft Map Nos. 1 and 4. 4 2-28 -22
Close Public Hearing: After receiving public comment, Mayor MALONEY closed the public hearing.
Discussion : Councilmember PÉREZ expressed her support for Draft Map No. 4 and noted that many of the concerns addressed by residents over the last few months have been addressed in these draft maps.
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER questioned w hether there was any dilution of any particular minority group in the proposed maps and noted that all Councilmembers are available for any residents in any district.
Councilmember MAZA expressed his support for Draft Map No. 4 and reiterated Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER ’s comments about Councilmembers being available to any residents of the City.
Councilmember LEE noted that there has to be compelling reasons to change the status quo of the maps.
Mayor MALONEY suggested making the boundary of Valley Boulevard for District 3 under proposed Draft Map No. 4 . Council expressed their support for that change .
Council continued to discuss potential changes to Draft Map No. 4 and Mr. Westall responded to inquiries and discussed potential population shifts in the map wit h the proposed changes.
Action Taken: City Council adopted Draft Map No. 4 with modifications along Valley Boulevard to make boundary between the districts.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MAZA, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
PRESENTATIONS
3. 202 1 CITY ACCOMPLISHMENTS REPORT - F2M18-35
Deputy City Manager STOVER delivered the staff report and presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk ’s Office. Staff outlined the 202 1 Accomplishments Report which highlight ed many of the past year ’s achievements. The accomplishments align ed with the City ’s Strategic Plan, which was prioritized to reflect the community ’s core values. The Report was intended to heighten community awareness of new and ongoing activities and projects.
Public Comment:
1) Lucy BA Ñ UELOS , via Zoom, thanked City staff for all their hard work. 2) Matthew TAMAYO , via Zoom, inquired on why the City needs to go through the City Council redistricting process.
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Action Taken : City Council received and filed the informational report.
4. MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 202 1 -20 2 2 – F2M21-17, R2M22-13 Finance Director L IEU delivered the staff report and presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk ’s Office . On June 14, 2022, the City Council adopted the FY 2021-22 Budget, which appropriated funds and approved revenue projections for the fiscal year. It was anticipated that the City would be in a better position in FY 2021-22, rapidly recapturing the benefits of the post pandemic recovery. FY 2021-22 mark ed the return of a more normal budget with service levels at pre-pandemic levels as the State and County continue to ease public health restrictions. Staff presented a Mid-Year Budget Review to provide a budget update and assessment of the continued impacts of COVID-19 on FY 2021-22.
Public Comment:
1) Lewis MCCAMMON, via Z oom, inquired about a portion of the remaining funds of the dissolved Alhambra Redevelopment Agency that was supposed to be allocated back to the City.
2) Lucy BAÑUELOS, via Zoom, discussed th e current vacant police officer positions and noted that it ’s important to fill those vacancies.
Discussion : Mayor MALONEY noted that there wasn ’t any proposed decrease of police officer positions, and that public safety is a top priority in the City.
Councilmember PÉREZ noted that she was happy to see the City ha d a surplus of funds .
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER inquired if the surplus amount was being allocated to the self-insurance fund . City Manager BINNQUIST answered affirmatively.
Councilmember LEE discussed the origin of the surplus funds , discussed the allocation of funds for senior transportation in the City, and discussed the recent increase in crime and the policies set by the Los Angeles District Attorney.
Councilmember MAZA discussed the high cost of the self-insur ance fund , thanked staff for their hard work on shifting funds around efficiency , and discussed the importance of public safety in the City.
Mayor MALONEY discussed the benefits of the surplus and thanked staff for their hard work.
Action Taken: City Council receive d and file d the Mid-Year Budget Review and related reports; and, adopt ed Resolution No. R2M22-13 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council adopting Fiscal Year 202 1 -2 2 Budget adjustments of the City o f Alhambra, Golf Course Clubhouse Corporation, Alhambra Capital Improvements Corporation, Alhambra Parking Authority, Alhambra Facilities Financing Authority and the Alhambra Public Financing Authority
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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5. DISCUSSION REGARDING ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR A SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM – F2M20-33
Assistant City Manager Garcia delivered the staff report and presentation. On January 24, 2022, the City Council received staff recommendations subject to the allocation of projects under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. As part of Alhambra ’s overall ARPA discussion, comments from the public and the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce ensued to consider a Small Business Assistance Grant Program to help support the Alhambra small business community, which continues to be negatively affected from COVID-19.
Staff will present information regarding the allocation of federal emergency funds specific to COVID-19 under CDBG-CV (CDBG Coronavirus) that are currently available under the City ’s Emergency Housing Assistance Program (unspent in the amount of $150,000, approximately) as a possible source of funding for the creation of a Small Business Assistance Grant Program.
Public Comment:
1) John BWARIE, via Zoom, representative from the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, suggested making this program available mainly to non-franchise/smaller restaurants and noted that the Chamber will help support and promote any program that the Council approves.
2) Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, inquired about the amount of housing assistance funds that have been given out and su pported the idea of non-franchise/smaller restaurants benefitting from this program.
3) Lucy BAÑUELOS, via Zoom, noted th at a majority of Alhambra residents do need assistance with housing , supporte d the proposed small business assistance program, and noted that small businesses that have been in the City a long time should be prioritized.
Discussion : Councilmember PÉREZ inquired a bout the housing assistance program and Assistant City Manager GARCIA noted that about 450 of the 1,000 applicants have received assistance and that staff attempted to contact the remaining applicants.
Councilmember PÉREZ inquired if the applicants for the small b usiness assistance grant program need ed to be a low-income business and serve a low-income area. Assistant City Manager GARICA stated it needed to be either or and that having both is not a requirement. Councilmember PÉREZ stated that she supports these funds being u tilized for smaller restaurant s/businesses in lower income areas in the City.
Councilmember LEE spoke in support of the proposed program and stated that the program should be expanded to other businesses , in addition to the small restaurants.
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER discussed the number of potential applicants in the business community who might have received some kind of assistance already and noted that childcare centers in the community have been impacted greatly by COVID-19.
Councilmember MAZA spoke in support of prioritizing the restaurant community for these funds and working with the Chamber of Commerce on maximizing the assistance in the community.
Mayor MALONEY noted the City has done a great job with the housing assistance program and supported utilizing all the remaining funds for the business community. 7 2-28 -22
The Council continued to discuss the application process of the program and potential tiers of eligibility that could be built in for applicants and City Manager BINNQUIST responded to inquiries. The Council supported the program being made available to all businesses in the City and working with the Chamber of Commerce to incentivize the restaurant community with their match of fund assistance.
Action Taken: City Council review ed information pertaining to the establishment of a Small Business Assistance Program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and provide d direction.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 6 -22 )
All items listed under the Consent Agenda were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion.
6. 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, R2M22-14 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 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 makes 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 made 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:
1) Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, discussed the current COVID-19 cases in the City, and expressed support for continued live streaming of Council and Commission meetings .
2) Lucy BAÑUELOS, via Zoom, expressed support to open up the Council Chamber to the community and noted that vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals should be treated the same.
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M2 2-14 : A Resolution of the City Council of the City o f Alhambra reauthorizing the City Council, and the City ’s 8 2-28 -22
Boards a nd Commissions to implement teleconference accessibility for conducting public meetings pursuant to AB 361
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
7. ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FY 2020-2021 – F2M20-17, M2M22-20
Staff wishe d to submit to the City Council the following reports for the year ended June 30, 2021 : City of Alhambra - Annual Comprehensive Financial Report ; City of Alhambra - Audit Committee Letter; Independent Auditor ’s Report – Government Auditing Standards; and, Appropriations Limit Worksheet with Independent Accountants ’ Report . Based on the results of their audit, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP provided the City with an unmodified opinion on the City ’s annual financial statements and has issued various Auditors ’ Reports thereon.
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council receive d and file d the annual audit reports for the year ended June 30, 2021: 1) City of Alhambra – Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); 2) City of Alhambra – Audit Committee Letter; 3) Independent Auditor ’s Report - Government Auditing Standards; and, 4) Appropriations Limit Worksheet with Independent Accountant ’s Report . ( M2M2 2-20 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
8. NIB: 2022 USDA SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PR O GRAM – F2M2 2-26 , N2M2 2-22 Staff request ed that the City Council approve the City ’s participation in the 202 2 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and authorize staff to circulate a Notice Inviting Bids to secure a vendor to provide prepared lunches and snacks for the program . Distribution of lunches and snacks are proposed for Monday through Friday, beginning May 31 through August 5, 2022.
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council approve d the City ’s participation in the 2022 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and authorize d staff to circulate a Notice Inviting Bids to secure a vendor to provide prepared lunches and snacks for the program.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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9. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE 4 th OF JULY CELEBRATION – F2M21-17, F2M7-50, C2M20-3, M2M22-21
On January 13, 2020, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Pyrotechnics Services for the Alhambra 4th of July Celebration. On February 10, 2020, Garden State Fireworks Inc. was awarded a three-year contract to provide Professional Pyrotechnic display services for our 4th of July Celebration. On May 1 1 , 2020, the City Council approved a first amendment to the agreement to incorporate a new fee schedule for the period commencing July 1, 2020, through July 31, 2023.
Discussion : Councilmember LEE stated that she received feedback from a resident to reduce of length of the firework s show at Almansor Park.
A ction Taken : City Council appropriate d funds to Garden State Fireworks, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $28,900.00 for the annual 4 th of July Celebration; instruct ed the Finance Director to pay 50% of this year ’s cost $14,450 in FY 2021- 20 22 and pay the remaining balance of $14,450 as an expenditure in FY 2022- 20 23 in account number 101.60.6110.66314 ; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action . ( M2M22- 21 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
10. CONTRACT AMENDMENT : PARKING CITATION PROCESSING SERVICES – F2M20-29, C2M20-36, M2M22-23
On August 10, 2020, City Council awarded a contract with Duncan Solutions dba Professional Account Management LLC for parking citation processing services for the period November 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $999,002.40.
On September 27, 2020, the City Council approved the proposed plan for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Relief Funds. The proposed plan contain ed approval for technology modernization that responds to needs arising from the pandemic by delivering more efficient digital services to patrons. The City would implement a virtual permitting that would replace the current parking permits for annual and overnight parking. The system conversion is expected to improve and streamline the parking permitting process and patrons would no longer need to display a physical permit. Duncan Solutions implemented the virtual parking system for other cities and they were familiar with the City ’s cashiering and parking citation system, therefore, the implementation process would be quicker and easier. Duncan Solutions proposed to offer the additional services at approximately $115,285.93 per year beginning March 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 plus unanticipated costs of $10,000 for FY 2021-22. This would increase the total contract amount by $355,857.79. Pursuant to Alhambra Municipal Code 3.38.050, the City Council may dispense with any or all of the purchasing procedures when, at their discretion, they deem it would be advantageous to the city to do so.
Discussion : Councilmember LEE discussed a resident concern as to why the license plate number needs to be written on the permit and noted that requirement should be removed.
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Action Taken : City Council approve d a First Amendment to the parking citation processing services agreement (C2M20-36) with Duncan Solutions dba Professional Account Management, LLC for an additional $355,857.79 in an amount not to exceed $1,354,860.19 through June 30, 2025 ; and , direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M2 2-23 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
11. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO
EXECUTE ALL RELATED AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE IN RELATION THERETO – F2M22-18, R2M22-11, M2M22-22
The City was interested in participating in the Tobacco Grant Program, which was made available through the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 (Prop 56) and administered by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) to support local efforts to reduce the illegal sale of tobacco products to minors in the City. Following the City ’s submittal of proposal for the Program, the State of California DOJ offered to award $84,362.00 for the four-year grant program beginning upon City Council approval and ending June 30, 2025. Grant funds would be used for overtime costs related to tobacco enforcement operations, roll call training, local retailer inspection operations, operating costs, equipment, and for travel expenses for DOJ-sponsored training.
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council accept ed a tobacco grant award from the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and appropriate revenue and expenditure funds in the amount of $84,362.00; adopt ed Resolution No. R2M22-11 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra accepting the award of grant funds from the State of California Department of Justice and authorizing the Chief of Police to execute all related agreements with the State in relation thereto ; approve d the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the California Department of Justice for the grant, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-22 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
12. AUTHORIZE RFP: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
DESIGN SERVICES FOR ASSESSMENT AND REHABILITATION OF SEWER MAIN AT SEWER LIFT STATION NO. 3 – F2M22-27, RFP2M22-2
The Sewer Lift Station No. 3 was originally constructed in 1926. It was located at Balzac Street and Winthrop Drive. The sewer main that crosse d under the Interstate 10 freeway from Ramona Road to Sewer Lift Station No. 3 was the original cast iron sewer main. The 11 2-28 -22
cast iron sewer main was in poor condition. This project would study if the sewer main could be rehabilitated with a liner, or if the line should be completely replaced.
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council approve d the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Professional Engineering Design Services for the Assessment and Rehabilitation of Sewer Main at Sewer Lift Station No. 3 with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 24, 2022; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
13. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON WESTMINSTER AVENUE, ORANGE GROVE AVENUE AND CONCORD AVENUE – F2M22-28, RFP2M22-3 The four-inch cast iron water mains on Westminster Avenue between Poplar Boulevard and Concord Avenue, Orange Grove Avenue between Poplar Boulevard and Orange Grove Avenue, and the six-inch cast iron water main on Concord Avenue between Orange Grove Avenue to Westboro Avenue were installed in 1923 and they have had a history of breaks. These water main lines needed to be replaced and would greatly improve flow and firefighting capabilities in an emergency. This project would replace the existing four-inch and six-inch cast iron water mains with new 8-inch ductile iron water mains.
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council approve d the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Professional Engineering Design Services for the Water Main Replacement Project on Westminster Avenue, Orange Grove Avenue, and Concord Avenue with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 22, 2022; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
14. AWARD CONTRACT: LONGDEN WELL NO. 2 MOTOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-29, C2M22-6, M2M22-24
Longden Well No. 2 is located at 721 San Salvatore Place. It pump ed water directly into the South Zone of the distribution system and to the Garfield Reservoir. It was a critical producer of potable water for the City. On January 27, 2022, staff observed an alarm on the SCADA system. The alarm showed that Longden No. 2 had failed to start. Upon arrival at the site, testing of the pump and motor determined that the 250 horsepower Byron Jackson submersible motor had a short and which would require the pump and motor be pulled from the well and repaired. General Pump Company was the sole supplier and 12 2-28 -22
repair facility for Byron Jackson pump and motor assemblies in the Southern California Region. Staff recommend ed issuing a contract to General Pump Company to complete the motor replacement in an amount not to exceed $227,064.00.
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to General Pump Company Inc. for the Longden No. 2 Motor Replacement in an amount not to exceed $227,064.00, direct ed the Finance Director to appropriate funds from the Water Fund Balance in the amount of $27,064.00, and direct ed staff to take the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-24 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
15. ALLEY DEDICATION: 1700 S. 8 th STREET – F2M22-8, M2M22-25, D2M22-2025 Staff request ed that the City Council accept an alley dedication for the project located at 1700 S. 8 th Street. As part of the approval for the project located at the aforementioned address, a 2.5- foot alley dedication was required. The sketch and legal description was completed and was reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council adopt ed Minute Order No. M2M22-25 as follows:
RESOLVED by the Alhambra City Council as follows: This Council hereby accepts that certain Easement (Deed No. D2M 22-25 ) from Peter J. Chen, granting to the City of Alhambra an easement for public alley purposes and appurtenant facilities the real property in the City of Alhambra, County of Los Angeles, State of California, more particularly described as follows:
The easterly two and one-half feet of Lot 193 of Tract No. 4704, in the City of Alhambra, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map Book recorded in Book 50, Page 45 of Maps, in the Office of County Recorder of said County
and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
16. ACCEPTANCE OF TWO GRANTS UNDER THE STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM – F2M20-18, M2M22-26 On February 22, 2021, City Council approved the authorizing resolutions to apply for seven possible park projects eligible under the Statewide Park Development and 13 2-28 -22
Community Revitalization Program (SPP ) grant criteria. Of Alhambra ’s seven SPP applications, two projects for Burke Heritage Park and Story Park were selected for funding. Grant award letters for both projects were received on February 10, 2022, and signed by the City Manager as authorized by Resolutions No. R2M21-9 and R2M21-10.
The grant performance period for both projects was July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026.
Discussion : Mayor MALONEY expressed support for the program and noted that public feedback will be important in the design process of the parks.
Action Taken : City Council accept ed two grants in the amounts of $850,000 and $250,000 under the State of California and the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP); appropriate revenue and expenditure funds; and , direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. (M2M22-26 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
17. TREASURER ’S REPORT – F2M21 -1
Discussion : None
A ction Taken : City Council receive d and file d as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for the month of January 2022, listing all of the City' s investments as of January 31, 2022 .
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
18. MINUTES
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council review ed and approve d as submitted the Minutes of the August 10, 2020, regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
19. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M22-2
Discussion : None
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Action Taken : City Council ratif ied the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated February 28, 2022, showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
20. DEMANDS - F2M22 -1
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council approve d as submitted Final Check List (227733 thru 227856) in the amount of $456,734.26 for the period ending February 3, 2022; and, Final Check List (227857 thru 22806) in the amount of $692,168.48 for the period ending February 10, 2022.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
21 . SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 23 (ZONING) OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 23.27 (DOWNTOWN
REVITALIZATION DISTRICT) PERTAINING TO REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS ASSOCIATED WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS – F2M22-23, O2M22- 4799
Staff request ed that the City Council consider second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 23.27 (Downtown Revitalization District) of the Alhambra Municipal Code pertaining to regulations and standards related to affordable housing developments. The proposed Ordinance was on the City Council ’s Strategic Plan to encourage and facilitate affordable housing development in the Downtown Revitalization District and assist the City to meet their Housing Element goals. The proposed Ordinance also complete d one of the programs outlined in the City ’s recently adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element. “Program 9: Expanded Density bonus in the Downtown Revitalization District ” seeks to expand the density provisions into the entirety of the District to be consistent with Assembly Bill 1763 (AB 1763). In 2019, AB 1763 substantially amended the State of California ’s density bonus laws that were originally enacted in 1979. The State ’s density bonus law was intended to support the construction of affordable housing.
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council d eclare d introduced for the second reading and adopt ed the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M22-4799: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra approving Zone Text Amendment AMD-21-02 for an Amendment to Chapter 23.27 (Downtown Revitalization District) of the Alhambra Municipal Code pertaining to regulations and standards related to affordable housing developments
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Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
22 . RESOLUTION: APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL – F2M22-25, R2M2 2-15 The following action was required to be taken in connection with the reorganization of the City Council ; i.e., designating the City ’s Board members to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District Nos. 2 and 16. By the District ’s bylaws, Jeff Maloney, by virtue of becoming Mayor this evening, is the City ’s Member; and , Adele Andrade-Stadler is an alternate member to act in place of the presiding officer of the Alhambra City Council.
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M22-15 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council pertaining to the designation of the Member a nd Alternate Member of the Boards o f Directors o f County Sanitation District Nos. 2 and 16 o f Los Angeles County .
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS – F2M22-4
Lucy BAÑUELOS, via Zoom, inquired on the current litigation with the Village s , the amount of funds being spent on the litigation , that residents who spoke about the Villages be informed of any potential settlement , stated that she would like to meet with Councilmember PÉREZ to discuss issues in the City, discussed an upcoming event of the Alhambra High School Hall of Fame , and noted that many residents in D istrict 5 will be disappointed with the districting map changes.
Sandra Armenta LOPEZ, via Zoom , representative of Senator Susan Rubio, thanked Councilmember L EE for her term as Mayor and congratulated Mayor M ALONEY and Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER for their appointments as Mayor and Vice Mayor.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M2 2 -7 Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER discussed the mobility improvement program being review by Caltrans, requested an update on the I-710N freeway stub program, gave a shout-out of the City ’s banner program, discussed an upcoming event at the Alhambra Arch, thanked Mr. MCCAMMON for his updates on COVID-19 , and Ms. BAÑUELOS for her support of U kraine.
Councilmember PÉREZ thanked Councilmember LEE for her work as Mayor and congratulated Mayor MALONEY and Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER for their appointments, discussed upcoming priority projects in the City , and thanked the Council for their continued collaboration and hard work.
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Councilmember MAZA thanked Councilmember LEE for her work as Mayor and congratulated Mayor MALONEY and Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER for their appointments , expressed support for Uk raine , and requested to adjourn the meeting in honor of long-time resident Owen Guenthar d, who had recently passed away .
Councilmember LEE expressed support for opening back up the Council Chamber, expressed support for Ukraine, and stated that she is looking forward to the Alhambra Historical Society reopening.
Councilmember PÉREZ suggested bringing back a resolution in support of Ukraine at a future Council meeting . The Council expressed their support for the request.
Mayor MALONEY noted that the City cannot comment provide an update on the Villages since it was currently in litigation , thanked the City Council for their comments on his appointment as Mayor , and requested a moment of silence in honor of Owen Guenthard.
A moment of silence was observed in memory of Owen Guenthard.
ADJOURNMENT: At 10 :5 5 p.m . there being no further business for the Council to transact, the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council , adjourned their meeting , in honor and memory of Mr.
Owen Guenthard , to the next regul ar meeting of the Alhambra City Council is scheduled for Monday, March 14 , 202 2 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK