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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
March 28 , 2022
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6: 36 p.m., on Monday, March 28 , 2022, the Alhambra City Council met in Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom.
PRESENT: LEE, M AZA , P É REZ , ANDRADE-STADLER , MALONEY 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 Kennedy, Director of Human Resources Ko
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. MAZA , 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: MAZA
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
PRESENTATION S
1. CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE UPDATE – F2M17-49
Mr. Ted Bardacke, CEO of the Clean Power Alliance (CPA), present ed to the City Council an update on the Clean Power Alliance, which the City of Alhambra joined in 2017. Mr.
Bardacke provide D an overview of the basics of the CPA, Alhambra ’s participation in the CPA, the Statewide Time of Use transition, CPA Community Programs, the 2022-2023 rate outlook and the c urrent default levels in CPA territory .
Discussion: Council thanked Mr. BARADACKE for the presentation. Council con tinued to discuss various aspects of the presentation with Mr. BA RDACKE including transitioning to 100% renewable energy , outreach of the program to the community , potential change in the rates , the history of CPA over the last few years . Mayor MALONEY suggested bringing back an item in the future to discuss transitioning to 100% 2 3-28 -22
renewable energy. By consensus, the Ci ty Council agreed to bring that item back at a future meeting .
Action Taken : City Council receive d and order ed filed the presentation.
2. UPDATE ON THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY REGIONAL HOUSING T RU ST – F2M20-27 Chair of the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT), Jed Leano, present ed an update on the SGVRHT ’s efforts and accomplishments over the last two years. SGVRT funded 10 affordable housing projects totally 552 units, including 2 projects in Alhambra.
In addition , the SGVRHT also opened the first tiny home bridge housing site in the San Gabriel Valley, Esperanza Villa.
Discussion : Council thanked Mr. LEANO for the presentation. Council continued to discuss various aspects of the presentation with Mr. LEANO including the allowance of pets at the housing and the importance of this issue on a regional and national level .
Action Taken : City Council received and ordered filed the presentation.
3. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS – F2M22-25, M2M22-36 City Clerk M YLES delivered a staff report. At the February 28, 2022, Council meeting, the City Council reorganized and the offices of Mayor and Vice Mayor were rotated. After each reorganization of the Council, staff submits a list of the City Council ’s appointments to external boards/commissions for approval to ensure the appointments stay current and to ensure any adjustments are made, if needed. This list was provided to the City Council at the March 14, 2022, meeting. At the March 14, 2022, Council meeting, the City Council requested clarification on the appointment process for two San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (COG) committees – the Transportation Committee and the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT). Staff contacted the COG for clarification and determined the City Council may appoint a Member and Alternate Member to the Transportation Committee at this time. With respect to the SGVRHT Board of Directors, this was an elected position handled by the COG. While Alhambra City Council members are eligible to nominate themselves and to be elected through the COG ’s election process, the City Council cannot make appointments to the SGVRHT Board of Directors. Currently, Councilmember Adele Andrade-Stadler was elected to and serve d on the SGVRHT Board of Directors.
Discussion: Council discussed the vacancies and potential Council appointments to fill them . Councilmember PÉREZ discuss ed her preference to be appointed to the San Gabriel Valley COG Transportation Committee.
Action Taken: City Council nominated Sasha Renée Pérez as representative and Adele Andrade-Stadler as alternate, to fill the City ’s positions on the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (COG) Transportation Committee and vote to approve the City Council appointments to various external boards/commissions as outlined in the City Clerk ’s attached staff report; and directed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-36 )
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Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
4. ANNUAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS – F2M22-34 City Clerk M YLES delivered a staff report. The terms of office for all members of the City ’s various Boards and Commission expired on March 28, 2022; therefore, it was appropriate for Councilpersons to appoint or reappoint their representatives at this time. With the exception of the Youth Commission, each representative may serve for a maximum of eight consecutive terms of one year each. Appointments would be effective for a period commencing March 28, 2022, and ending March 27, 2023.
Discussion : Vice Mayor ANDRADE-S TADLER stated that she is appointing Victoria Cepeida -Mojarro to the Environmental Sustainability Commi ssion and discussed the purpose of the Human Relations Comm ission . Councilmember PÉREZ stated that she would work with the City Clerk to fill her vacancies and would handle other appointments separately. Councilmember LEE noted that she did not have new appointees . Council discussed the roles and responsibilities of the Environmental Sustainability Commission and how Boards and Commissions report back to the City Council. Councilmember MAZA noted that he would work with the City Clerk to fill vacancies at a future date. Mayor MALONEY noted that he would work with the City Clerk to fill vacancies at a future date.
Action Taken: The Mayor and each Councilperson announced their new appointments to the Civil Service Commission/Board of Appeals, HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee, Human Relations Commission, Board of Library Trustees, Parks & Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Transportation Commission, Youth Commission, the Alhambra City Arts & Cultural Events Committee and the Environmental Committee with each appointment to be effective for a period commencing March 28 , 202 2 and ending March 2 7 , 202 3 . Other than announcing names of new appointees, no action was required.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 5 -24 )
All other items listed under the Consent Agenda , with the exception of Item Nos. 18 , 23, and 2 4, were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion.
5. ACCEPT GRANT: ALHAMBRA CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY - F2M2 2 -18, M2M22- 37 The Alhambra Library applied for and received a $4,725 grant from the California State Library to pilot book delivery services to home or facility-bound residents. The Library would accept book requests, make delivery and retrieve return items weekly to the targeted residents via the mobile library. This program aim ed to enhance access for community members who have limited ability to access the Library ’s physical building and its collection. The grant funds would be used to purchase books, supplies and other materials in support of the program.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council accept ed $4,725 from the California State Library for 4 3-28 -22
the Zipbooks program; appropriate revenue and expenditure funds in the amount of $4,725; authorize d the City Manager or designee to sign the grant agreement with the California State Library, 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- 37 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
6. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: MISSION ROAD SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-35, N2M22-42
The Sewer Master Plan identified the Mission Road sewer main between Marengo Avenue and Marguerita Avenue as deficient in capacity and recommend ed replacement of the existing sewer main with a larger diameter sewer main. This project would replace approximately 1,300 feet of existing 8 -inch sewer main to 15 -inch sewer main. Plans and specifications were prepared. Staff reviewed the plans and found them to be consistent with the City ’s standards.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids to qualified contractors for the Mission Road Sewer Main Replacement Project with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on April 21, 2022, and opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
7. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR ELECTRICAL UPGRADING ON WELL NO. 9 – F2M22-36, RPF2M22-5 Well No. 9 is located at 417 N. Granada Ave . The electrical panel was over 50 years old and need ed to be replaced and brought up to date with the current electrical safety standards.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Professional Engineering Design Service for Electrical Upgrading on Well No. 9 with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 21, 2022.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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8. 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, R2M22-17 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 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 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: Lewis MCCAMMON provided an update as to COVID-19 infection cases in the City of Alhambra and supported pre-registration of public comments during meetings.
Discussion : None
A ction Taken : City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M2 2-17 : 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: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
9. 2020 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT – F2M15-25, C2M22-12, M2M22-38 Staff request ed that the City Council approve an agreement with Los Angel es County and accept the 2020 State Ho meland Security Grant Program (S HSGP). The Los Angeles Operational Area (OA) Approval Authority for the Homeland Security Grant Program established priorities for approval that focused on enhancing and expanding existing specialized resources that would improve the Operational Area ’s ability to prepa re for and respond to terrorism and weapons of mass destruction events, while providing an opportunity for cities to apply for funding to meet their needs. The Fire Department submitted a grant request in the amount of $203,000 for Urban Search and Rescue equipment, supplies and training.
Discussion : None.
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Action Taken : City Council accept ed the 2020 State Homeland Security G rant in the amount of $203,000 for the Fire Department; authorize d th e Fire Chief to sign the 2020 State Homeland Security Grant Program agreement with Los Angeles County , subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, and to make necessary purchases of Urban Search and Rescue equipment, supplies and training as submitted to the OA Approval Authority and the State of California Office of Homeland Security. (M2M22-38 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
10. AUTHORIZE RFP: ALHAMBRA PARK POOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-37, RFP2M22-6
The Alhambra Park Pool Improvement Project included a complete renovation of the pool facility to transform the lobby, expand restrooms and changing areas, upgrade to high efficiency-fixtures, install new roofing and exterior upgrades, sustainable landscaping, and shaded seating. The project was funded by the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for $963,000. Staff sought professional engineering and design services to provide plans, specifications, and bid documentation for the Alhambra Park Pool Improvement Project. The overall goal of this project was to do a complete renovation of amenities that the public uses that include the lobby, changing rooms, and restrooms.
The project also include d cosmetic exterior improvements, and new roofing. Sealed Proposals would be due no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2022, to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council authorize d staff to circulate a Request for Proposals to provide design, specifications, and bid documentation for the Alhambra Park Pool Improvement Project and direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
11. AUTHORIZE RFP: BURKE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-37, RFP2M22-7 The Burke Park Project sought to re-design Burke Park. There was a Xeriscape Garden, Historical Society Building, picnic tables, and an open grassy area that was complimented with mature trees. The project was funded by Proposition 68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program for $250,000. Staff sought professional engineering and design services to provide plans, specifications, and bid documentation for the Burke Park Improvement Project. The overall goal of this project was to add amenities that would include a small inclusive playground, walking path, picnic tables, and benches. In addition, the landscape would be renovated with new irrigation features and trees would be planted. The community was encouraged to comment on the design , prior 7 3-28 -22
to renderings being completed. Sealed Proposals would be due no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2022, to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Discussion : Mayor MALONEY noted that the community will be encouraged to provide input on the design of the project prior to the renderings completion .
Action Taken : City Council authorize d staff to circulate a Request for Proposals to provide design, specifications and bid documentation for the Burke Park Improvement Project, and direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
12. AUTHORIZE RFP: STORY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-37, RFP2M22-8 The Story Park Improvement Project sought to convert the vacant pool space into green space and replace the existing playground with an all-inclusive playground. The pool has been out of service for many years adjacent to the Joslyn Senior Center and the playgrounds were one of the oldest playgrounds in the C ity. The project was funded by Proposition 68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program in the amount of $850,000. Staff sought professional engineering and design services to provide plans, specifications, and bid documentation for the Story Park Improvement Project. The overall goal of this project was to remove the pool building and use the space for open green space and upgrade the playground inventory in the parks with the addition of an all-inclusive playground. Amenities would include the installation of trees, turf and landscape. Additional amenities would include walking paths, picnic areas, tables and benches, shade features and areas for patrons to recreate outdoors. Sealed Proposals are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2022, to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council authorize d staff to circulate a Request for Proposals to provide design, specifications and bid documentation for the Story Park Improvement Project, and direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
13. AUTHORIZE RFP: UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK TESTING SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE – F2M17-37 , RFP2M22-9
Staff request ed that the City Council authorize staff to distribute a Request for Proposals for underground storage tank (UST) testing services and maintenance . The City of Alhambra, as the operator of Hazardous Material USTs, was required by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), CCR Title 23 Chapter 16, to conduct a variety of certification testing, training and monthly inspections in order to maintain compliance. In addition, the City was required to also perform testing in accordance with a permit issued 8 3-28 -22
by South Coast Air Quality Management Board under Rule 461. Testing must be performed by a certified technician who meets State standards. The City has eight USTs that fall under these regulations. Staff prepared specifications for distribution to qualified firms.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council authorize d the distribution of Request for Proposals for underground storage tank testing services and maintenance with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 5, 2022 ; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action .
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
14. APPROVE A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES – F2M7-54, C2M 22-14 , M2M 22-39
Staff request ed that the City Council approve the renewal of a General Services Agreement (GSA) with the County of Los Angeles. The City currently contracts with Los Angeles County under a General Services Agreement (GSA) for services such as prosecution of city ordinances, direct assessment collection and a variety of public works activities on an "as needed basis". The current service agreement, adopted in 2017, expire d on June 30, 2022. By renewing this agreement, the City would ensure the continuation of services from the County for the next five years. The agreement would commence on July 1, 2022 and end June 30, 2027.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d that certain General Services Agreement, dated effective July 1, 2022, by and between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Alhambra, for a period of 5 years to and including June 30, 20 27 , a copy of which Agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk as Contract No. C2M 22-14; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M 22-39 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
15. AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SERVICES - F2M22-21, RFP2M22-1 , C2M22-13, M2M22-40
On January 10, 2022, the City Council authorized the distribution of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit professional auditing services. The auditing services would include the City and Cal State L.A. Metrolink Station Authority for which the City would act as the Treasurer. On February 1, 2022, staff circulated an RFP to qualified audit firms for professional auditing services. The City received proposals from three firms. Staff reviewed each of the proposals in great detail and ranked all firms based on technical 9 3-28 -22
qualifications and cost. Moss, Levy & Hartzheim was the most responsive proposer. Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, LLP has provided auditing services to governmental agencies since 1978 and is currently auditing twenty-three cities and four special districts. This contract was for a three-year period with an option to extend for two additional years with the total amount not to exceed $251,725.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council award ed a contract , subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, LLP to perform auditing services for a three-year period with an option to extend for two additional years for a total amount not to exceed $251,725 ; and , direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-40 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
16. AUTHORIZATION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA FIRE FOUNDATION – F2M22-18, M2M22-41
The California Fire Foundation (CFF), a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, offer ed a competitive grant program for fire departments located in Southern California Edison ’s service territory to support wildfire preparedness and prevention efforts which protect and enhance the public ’s safety and the safety of firefighters and other first responders. The Alhambra Fire Department sought grant funding in the amount of $15,000 to purchase fire-resistant brush gear which offers protection from extreme heat and other hazards during firefighting. As part of the grant application process, CFF ask ed for confirmation from the City ’s governing body is supportive of the application. Staff recommended Council authorize the submittal of the grant application for the proposed objective.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council authorize d the submittal of a grant application for $15,000 to the California Fire Foundation for firefighting gear for the Alhambra Fire Department ; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action . ( M2M22-41 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
17. RECORD A DEED RESTRICTION ON CITY PARK PROPERTIES IN ORDER TO
COMPLY WITH STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY
REVITALIZATION PROGRAM GRANT REQUIREMENTS – F2M20-18, M2M22-42 On February 22, 2021, the City Council approved resolutions that enabled staff to apply for competitive grants under the Statewide Park Program. The program provided park funding through Proposition 84 and Proposition 68 to underserved communities 10 3-28 -22
throughout California. On February 10, 2022, the California Department of Parks and Recreation awarded two grant projects at Burke Heritage Park for $250,000 and Story Park for $850,000. As a condition of the grant funding, a deed restriction was required by the California Department of Parks and Recreation to ensure that the properties are used for a purpose consistent with the grant scope. The deed restriction state d that these properties would remain as a public resource and be consistent with the 2018 Parks Bond Act, Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program. In order to receive grant payments, the City must record a deed restriction on the properties where the projects will be completed.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council authorize d recording a deed restriction on city park properties at Burke Heritage Park and Story Park in order to comply with the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) grants received from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for park improvement projects ; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action . ( M2M22-42 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
18. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: HOMELESS CRISIS HOUSING, STREET OUTREACH, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS – F2M20-41, C2M20-31, M2M2 2-43
Deputy City Manager STOVER delivered a staff report. On July 13, 2020, the City Council approved a one-year agreement, with two, one-year extensions, with the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA ) to provide homeless crisis housing, street outreach, and case management services in Alhambra. Recently, staff applied for and received funding for the Behavioral Health Justice Intervention Service Grant (BHJIS).
The scope of the grant include d one additional full-time L.A. CADA staff member for a one-year period beginning April 15, 2022 for $80,000 to provide homeless support services during evenings and weekends. In order to proceed with desired changes to L.A.
CADA ’s level of service with the City including compensation to L.A. CADA for the extended services under the grant and available shelter space updates , the proposed amendment to the existing contract is necessary.
Discussion : Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER inquired if the services provided will be available on the weekends as well. Deputy City Manager STOVER answered affirmatively.
Action Taken : City Council authorize d the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) to update scope of services including available shelter space and providing additional services in an amount not to exceed $80,000 for one year to conduct homeless crisis housing, street outreach, and case management services on nights and weekends. (M2M22-43 )
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Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
19. TREASURER ’S REPORT – F2M22 -1
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council receive d and file d as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for t he month of February 2022, listing all of the City' s investments as of February 28, 2022 .
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
20. MINUTES
Discussion : None.
A ction Taken : City Council review ed and approve d as submitted the Minutes of the August 24, 2020 regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
21. 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 March 28, 2022 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
22. DEMANDS - F2M22 -1
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d as submitted Final Check List (228007 thru 228183) in the amount of $1,025,518.30 for the period ending February 17, 2022; Final Check List (228282 thru 228438) in the amount of $57,323.92 for the period ending March 12 3-28 -22
1, 2022; Final Check List (228440 thru 228568) in the amount of $829,424.53 for the period ending March 3, 2022; and, Final Check List (228570 thru 228685) in the amount of $1,614,861.22 for the period ending March 10, 2022.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
23. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE ALHAMBRA CITY
COUNCIL ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF COUNCILMANIC DISTRICTS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. O2M11-4591 – F2M21-28, O2M22-4 801 Staff request ed that the City Council consider second reading and adoption of an ordinance establishing the boundaries of Councilmanic Districts within said city and in connection therewith repealing Ordinance No. O2M11-4591 . The Final City Council Districts Map was published to the City ’s website on March 7, 2022 in conformance with the California Fair Maps Acts prior to the March 14, 2022 City Council meeting at which the Council gave first reading to the ordinance . The total overall deviation for the Final Map is 6.3 percent. The Final Map was within the legal standard for overall deviation.
Discussion : Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER inquired about the next steps for the adopted maps after the item is approved. City Clerk MYLES noted that she will work with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder/County Clerk on implementation of the new district maps for the next election cycle.
Action Taken : City Council d eclare d introduced for the second reading and adopt the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M 22-4801 : AN ORDINANCE OF THE ALHAMBRA CITY
COUNCIL ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF COUNCILMANIC
DISTRICTS WITHIN SAID CITY AND IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
REPEALING OR D INANCE NO. O2M11-4591
which ordinance would go into effect immediately upon adoption per the S tate Elections Code .
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
2 4 . RESOLUTION DENYING PROPERTY OWNER ’s PETITION OF APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION ’S DENIAL OF PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PD-20-29, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-20-06 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TP-83396 TO MERGE 2 LOTS INTO 1 AND TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 2,993 SQUARE FOOT FULLY AUTOMATED CAR WASH ON AN APPROXIMATE 18,199 SQUARE FOOT LOT LOCATED AT 2970-2990 WEST
VALLEY BOULEVARD IN THE VSP (VALLEY BOULEVARD CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN) ZONE – F2M21-71, R2M22-18
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On December 13, 2021, a City Council public hearing was conducted for an appeal of the Planning Commission ’s decision to deny a proposed automated car wash at 2970 -2990 West Valley Boulevard. Following testimony by the Applicant ’s attorney, public comments and City Council consideration and deliberation on the matter, the City Council directed staff to return with a Resolution of Denial to deny the property owner ’s Petition of Appeal and uphold the Planning Commission ’s denial of the project. On January 24, 2022, prior to the City Council meeting, the Applicant ’s Attorney submitted correspondence asserting the need for a new hearing due to an alleged conflict of interest. The proposed resolution denying the appeal was pulled from the agenda and out of an abundance of caution, the City would hold a new hearing on the appeal to eliminate potential conflict of interest issues from consideration. On March 16, 2022, the City Council conducted a duly noticed special meeting to con s ider the appeal and the Council, by a vote of 3-0, directed staff to return with a Resolution of Denial to deny the property owner ’s petition of Appeal and uphold the Planning Commission ’s denial of the project.
Discussion : Mayor MALONEY noted that Councilmembers ANDRADE- STADLER and P É REZ would recuse themselves from this item.
Action Taken : City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M22-18 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, denying Property Owner ’s Petition of Appeal and upholding the Planning Commission ’s denial of Planned Development Permit PD-20-29, Conditional Use Permit CUP-20-06 and Tentative Parcel Map TP-83396 to merge 2 lots into 1 and to construct a new 2,993 square foot fully automated car wash on an approximate 18,199 square foot lot located at 2970-2990 West Valley Boulevard in the VSP (Valley Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan) Zone in the City of Alhambra, CA Vote: Moved: LEE Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Ab stain : ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ
Absent : None
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - F2M22-4
Louis MCCAMMON discussed the vacancy at Manny ’s Tacos and potential grant opportunities for businesses effected by COVID-19.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M2 2 -7 Councilmember LEE read a letter accommodating Sergeant L iang . Council thanked Sergeant L iang for his services to the community.
Council thanked Louis MCCAMMON for his comments regarding Manny ’s Tacos and small businesses and requested staff to reach out to them to assist.
Councilmember PÉREZ thanked Officer Bates for his services to the homeless community. She inquired and City Manager BINNQUIST discussed the options for the public to access Council meetings remotely.
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER requested an update on MS 4 storm water permits at a future meeting. There was a consensus from the City Council to bring back the item at a future meeting. 14 3-28 -22
ADJOURNMENT: At 8: 26 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, April 11 , 202 2 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK