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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
May 9 , 2022
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6: 08 p.m., on Monday, May 9 , 2022, the Alhambra City Council met in Council Chambers .
PRESENT: LEE, M AZA , PÉREZ, 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 Fraser, Director of Human Resources Ko, Deputy Director of Utilities Dolphin
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 Ms. PÉREZ, seconded by Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER, the City Council determined that the titles to all ordinances which appeared on this public agenda had been read, and waived further reading. Hearing no objections, the Mayor so ordered.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
CEREMONIALS
1. PROCLAMATION: ASIAN AMERICAN NATIVE HAWAIIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH – F2M22-3
Ratif ied the action of Mayor Maloney in proclaiming May 2022 as Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Alhambra. Mayor MALONEY present ed the Proclamation to Ms. Linda HUYNH and Mr. Phil TIMOTEO with the Asian Pacific Islander Forward Movement organization.
2. COMMENDATIONS: ALHAMBRA POLICE DEPARTMENT ’S 2022 BAKER TO VEGAS RELAY RACE TEAM – F2M22-3
Mayor MALONEY , on behalf of the City Council and the residents of Alhambra, presented commendations to congratulate and honor the Alhambra Police Department team for their 2 5 -9 -22
participation in the 2022 Baker to Vegas Relay Race. The Baker to Vegas Relay Race is a prestigious and unique law enforcement foot race that starts in Baker, California and ends in Las Vegas, Nevada for a total of 120 miles. This year, the Alhambra Police Department placed second in Alhambra ’s division finishing the race in a time of 16 hours 49 minutes and 10 seconds. Mayor MALONEY present ed commendations to the 2022 Alhambra Police Department Baker to Vegas Relay Race Team and the Support Staff Team.
PUBLIC HEARING
3. PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT & POLICE FACILITIES ASSESSMENT DISTRICT: FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 RENEWALS – F2M22-42, N2M22-52, R2M22-25, R2M22-26
Director of Public Works and Utilities RAY delivered the staff report. This was the time and place set by Notice No. N2M22-52 for the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider the following:
A. The Public Works Maintenance and Improvement District No. 1 - Zone A include d the downtown area only and was established to provide a source of funding to operate and maintain specialized improvements in the downtown area. Those improvements include d items such as decorative sidewalk planters, landscape medians, decorative sidewalk and paving and the Washington Twin streetlights. This assessment was proposed to be unchanged from the 2021-22 level; and,
B. The Public Works Maintenance and Improvement District No. 1 - Zone B was established to fund debt service on a bond issue and ongoing maintenance and operation of the c ity-wide street lights, sidewalks, curb and gutters, streets, street trees, median landscaping and municipal parking lots and structures. The work was performed by a combination of a concrete crew, a two-person electrical crew (who also maintain traffic signals), an asphalt crew, and contractors. This assessment was proposed to be unchanged from the 2021-22 level; and,
C. The Public Works Maintenance and Improvement District No. 1 - Zone C was established in 1987 and include d generally those properties located on both sides of Main Street, between Atlantic and Palm, and on both sides of Palm, between Main and Commonwealth. The purpose of Zone C was to provide funding for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the public improvements, which were constructed in the Auto Row area and include the grass parkway, the feature lights between Atlantic and Olive, and the street trees. This assessment was proposed to be unchanged from the 2021-22 level; and,
D. The Alhambra Police Facilities Assessment District (PFAD) assessment was created in 1991 by the City Council after a vote in which nearly 60 percent of the voters indicated approval for the proposal. The assessment pays the debt service on the bonds that were used to build the police facility. This assessment was proposed to be unchanged from the 2021-22 level, which for a single-family home is $59.56.
Opened & Closed the Public Hearing: Mayor MALONEY opened the public hearing and as there was no one present who wished to speak, closed the same.
Discussion: Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER inquired on how long this tax has been in place and if the tax is on residents ’ property tax bill. Director of Public Works and Utilities RAY provided historical context on the history of the bond and responded to questions. 3 5 -9 -22
Mayor MALONEY inquired about the amount of the police bond for a single-family home and the amount of the overall Police Department bond. Director of Public Works and Utilities RAY provided clarif ication.
Action Taken : After receiving public testimony, the Mayor closed the public hearing and the City Council, by one motion, adopted the following:
1) Resolution No. R2M22-25 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council ordering the renewal of the City of Alhambra Public Works Maintenance and Improvements District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, confirming the Assessment Diagram and Assessment therefor and providing for the Assessment Levy in connection therewith ; and,
2) Resolution No. R2M22-26 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council ordering the renewal of the City of Alhambra Police Facilities Assessment District No. 91-1 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, confirming the Assessment Diagram and Assessment therefor and providing for the Assessment Levy in connection therewith Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PRESENTATIONS
4. DRAFT BUDGET FOR FY 2022-2023 & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-2023 THROUGH 2026-2027 – F2M22-17
Director of Finance LIEU delivered the staff report and made a presentation which is on file in the City Clerk ’s Office. Staff request ed that the City Council review and discuss the Draft Annual Budget for the City of Alhambra, the Golf Course Clubhouse Corporation, the Alhambra Capital Improvements Corporation and the Alhambra Public Financing Corporation for fiscal year 2022-2023 and the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2022-2023 through 2026- 2027. The Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Plan would come back for final City Council consideration and adoption at the May 23, 2022 meeting.
Discussion: Council member LEE discussed the interest the City is paying on unfunded liabilities . Director of Finance LIEU provided clarification.
Councilmember PÉREZ discussed the upcoming Park Pool House Project and the grant funding sources for the upcoming shading project at Granada Park. Director of Parks and Recreation Macias responded to questions.
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER discussed the Measure A L funding and what projects it would be allocated towards , discussed the funding sources in the Public Works Department and inquired how staff determine d which streets are rehabilitated in the City. City Manager BINNQUIST and Director of Public Works and Utilities responded to questions and noted that staff use d the Pavement Management Plan to determine which streets were rehabbed first.
Mayor MALONEY discussed the importance of chipping away at the City ’s unfunded liabilities.
Action Taken: City Council reviewed and discussed the 2022-2023 fiscal year Draft Budget and the Capital Improvements Plan for fiscal years 2022-2023 through 2026-2027. 4 5 -9 -22
5. NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) PERMIT PRESENTATION – F2M22-16 Deputy Director of Utilities D OLPHIN delivered a staff report and presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk ’s office . The Federal Clean Water Act require d that large urban areas discharging stormwater into rivers or the ocean have a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Permit (NPDES) permit. The NPDES permit require d the City to develop a comprehensive program to prevent polluted runoff and discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). All stormwater and non-stormwater discharges were regulated by the California Water Resources Control Board, Los Angeles Region under the NPDES MS4 Permit. The current NPDES MS4 permit was adopted on July 23, 2021 by the California Water Resources Control Board, Los Angeles Region. The previous permit, adopted in 2012, provided an innovative approach to permit compliance through development of Enhanced Watershed Management Programs (EWMPs). Through this collaborative approach, the City became part of an EWMP for the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Management Area.
The current permit provide d the same pathway to compliance and identifies Watershed Management Plans. By electing to comply with this compliance pathway in the MS4 Permit, the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Management Area Group leveraged the Watershed Management Plan to facilitate a robust, comprehensive approach to stormwater management for the Los Angeles River watershed.
Discussion: Councilmember PÉREZ inquired if there ’s been any thoughts to creating greenways to other cities , discussed including potential additional bike lanes on Main St reet .
Deputy Director of Utilities DOLPHIN responded to questions and noted the logistics of creating additional bike lanes.
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER inquired about the meaning of bioswale and Deputy Director of Utilities DOLPHIN noted it was a stormwater runoff that removes debris and pollution.
Mayor MALONEY di s cussed the costs to the City to comply with th e requirements of the MS4 permit , discussed potential storm water capture projects , encouraged incorporating other City objectives in those types of projects such as alternative transportation such as bike lanes.
Deputy Director of Utilities DOLPHIN responded to questions.
Action Taken : The City Council received and order filed the informational report.
6. REVIEW AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON MEETING PROTOCOL FOR CITY BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETINGS PURSUANT TO AB 361 – F2M20-33
Deputy City Manager STOVER delivered the staff report. During COVID, AB 361 was enacted to allow local government agencies to conduct meetings remotely by offering teleconferencing accessibility to members of the public, City Council, Boards and Commissions, City staff and consultants as long as there is a state-proclaimed State of Emergency. Monthly, however, the legislative body must make a finding that the State of Emergency continue d to impact the ability of members to meet safely in person. The City Council previously provided direction to staff that Board and Commission meetings return to in-person meetings, effective March 28, 2022. After public comment on this topic, on April 25, 2022, the City Council requested staff poll Board and Commission Members on their preference of conducting meetings, either through Zoom or in-person while AB 361 is in place. Staff presented to the City Council the results of the Board and Commission Member Survey.
Public Comment: Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, expressed support for virtual meeting 5 5 -9 -22
options for the Planning Commission and the continued ability to email public comments.
Discussion: Councilmember LEE expressed support for the continued use of Z oom at public meetings.
Councilmember MAZA expressed support for the continued use of Z oom at public meetings and making the zoom meeting recordings available on the City website.
Councilmember PÉREZ expressed support for the continued use of Z oom at public meetings, particularly the Planning Commission.
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER expressed support for the continued use of Z oom at public meetings.
Mayor MALONEY expressed support for the continued use of Z oom at public meetings and noted that the Council needs to prepare the Commissions for a time when the Governor ends the State of Emergency an d the flexibility of AB 361 goes away.
Action Taken : City Council reviewed and provided direction to staff on the format of Board and Commission meetings while under AB 361.
7. CRIME RATES AND CASE FILINGS (2019-2021) – F2M22-16 Chief of Police FRASER present ed to the City Council information on City of Alhambra Crime Statistics and case filings with the District Attorney ’s Office (2019-2021) as well as the Alhambra Police Department partnership with the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA).
Public Comment:
1) David MEJIA, via Zoom, discussed the recent uptick in crime and thanked Chief of Police Fraser and her staff for their work .
2) Lucy BA Ñ UELOS, via Zoom, discussed the recent increase in crime and expressed support for the City to submit a vote of no confidence in Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón.
3) Kathy CADY, via Zoom, discussed the policies by Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón and how they ’ve caused an increase in crime. She expressed support for a vote of no confidence in Mr. Gascón .
4) Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, discussed the crime statistics and thanked staff for the presentation.
5) Barbara MESSINA, via Zoom, spoke in support for recalling Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón .
Discussion: Councilmember LEE discussed the need to prosecute non-violent crimes , noted that she supported a vote of no confidence in George Gascón last year and still felt the same this year , and shared a story of a friend who dealt with a drug issue and was prosecuted and spent time in jail.
Councilmember MAZA inquired how George Gascón ’s policies have impacted violent crimes.
Chief of Police FRASER responded to questions and stated that the lack of consequences for 6 5 -9 -22
non-violent crimes seem to have an impact of the number of crimes occurring. Councilmember MAZA expressed support for a vote of no confidence in George Gascón and requested it to be agendized at a future City Council meeting.
Councilmember MAZA made a motion to bring back a discussion regarding a potential vote of no confidence in Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón . The motion died for a lack of a second.
Councilmember PÉREZ thanked Chief of Police FRASER and her staff for all their hard work, discussed the high increase of grand theft auto crimes, inquired if COVID-19 impacted the number of crimes , and discussed criminal cases under S pecial D irective (SD) 20-07 . Chief of Police FRASER responded to questions. Councilmember PÉREZ requested that staff develop a letter to the Los Angeles District Attorney regarding cases under SD 20-07 and non-violent crimes.
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER apologized to the Police Department for her comments at the previous Council meeting and noted she meant no disrespect , thanked Chief of Police Fraser and her staff for all their hard work , shared a story of a friend who dealt with drug issues, asked if there is any rehabilitation being offered to individuals involved with drugs , requested that the proposed letter by Councilmember Pérez include requesting rehabilitation services for those prosecuted for drug related offenses. Chief of Police FRASER responded to questions.
Councilmember PÉREZ discussed the Governor ’s proposed CARE Court program and Chief of Police FRASER noted that it would be a valuable resource. Ms. PÉREZ requested staff develop a letter to the Governor ’s office to proceed with the CARE Court program.
Mayor MALONEY discussed the crime statistics and how they compare d to other agencies locally and nationwide , stated that the City should not get involved in supporting any potential recall of George Gascón but supported writing a letter to the District Attorney detailing the concerns from the Poli c e Department and the City.
Councilmember LEE asked if a vote of no confidence ha d any legal bearing. City Attorney Montes stated it d id not and it was simply a position by the City. Councilmember LEE suggested developing a resolution instead of a letter.
Councilmember PÉREZ expressed her desire to write a letter to the District Attorney ’s office with the City ’s concern and expressed her appreciation for the Alhambra Police Department.
The Council continued to discuss the option of writing a letter or bringing back a potential resolution.
By consensus, the Council provided direction to staff to bring back a letter to the Los Angeles District Attorney detailing the concerns from the City and a letter to the Governor ’s Office regarding the CARE Court Program.
Action Taken: City Council received and filed the 2019-2021 crime statistics in the City of Alhambra and case filings with the District Attorney ’s Office; and, direct ed staff to bring back a letter to the Los Angeles District Attorney detailing the concerns from the City and a letter to the Governor ’s Office regarding the CARE Court Program.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 8 -15 )
All other items listed under the Consent Agenda were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion.
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8. NIB: ALMANSOR PARK JOGGING TRAIL PROJECT – F2M22-43, N2M22-56 The Almansor Park Jogging Trail is a feature of Almansor Park that is widely used by hundreds of visitors to the park daily. The lower half of the trail was worn and damaged and was in need of complete replacement. Removal and installation of approximately 5,000 feet of synthetic surface track was required. Replacement of the damaged areas with the new surface would increase public safety by reducing the probability of trip and fall hazards. Staff prepared specifications for the project.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approved the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids to qualified contractors for the Almansor Park Jogging Trail Project, with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on June 9, 2022 and opened publicly at 11:00 a.m. the same day.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
9. AUTHORIZE RFP: HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
MAINTENANCE FOR CITY HALL, CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY AND POLICE DEPARTMENT – F2M22-44, RFP2M22-11
On January 28, 2019 the City Council awarded a 2-year contract to Allison Mechanical Inc. with the option for two 1-year extensions. The first contract extension was approved on January 25, 2021. The second extension was executed in February 2022. In order to have the contract and services coincide with the City ’s fiscal year calendar, the second extension was executed for 5 months and was set to expire on June 30, 2022. Staff requested that the City Council approve distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for HVAC maintenance service at Alhambra City Hall, Police Department, and Civic Center Library.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d staff to release a request for proposals for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance for Alhambra City Hall, Civic Center Library and Police Department with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
10. AUTHORIZE RFP: CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR ALHAMBRA CITY HALL, ALHAMBRA POLICE DEPARTMENT, ALHAMBRA CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY, FIRE STATION 71 & VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES – F2M22-45, RFP2M22-10
Staff sought proposals for custodial services at Alhambra City Hall, Police Department and Civic Center Library, Fire Station 71, the Fire Training Facility Classroom, certain Parks and Recreation facilities, City Yard and the Customer Service Center. The City contract ed with Haynes Building Services of Irwindale, CA for custodial services. The original term of the 8 5 -9 -22
contract was July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020 with an option to extend the contract for 2 additional 1-year terms. The City exercised both extension options with the final expiration date on June 30, 2022. Staff requested that the City Council approve distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP). This RFP would allow the City to ensure continued cleanliness at the facilities for operation and public use.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d staff to release a request for proposals for Custodial Services for the Alhambra City Hall, Police Department, Civic Center Library, Fire Station No. 71 and various other City facilities with proposals due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2022; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
11. FIRST AMENDMENT TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH RELATED CALIFORNIA FOR A PROPOSED 44 UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA – F2M20-71, R2M22-8, M2M22-51
On January 24, 2022, the City Council unanimously approved a Disposition and Development Agreement between the City and Related California for the development of a 44-unit affordable housing project on Chapel Avenue. Subsequently, Related requested the project be processed utilizing SB35 legislation (Affordable Housing Streamlined Approval) to streamline approval. The project was eligible to be processed as an SB35 project; thus, the proposed amendment to the DDA memorialize d the processing of the entitlements to reflect SB35 and update d the schedule of performance accordingly. Processing the project under SB35 would also help with the technical scoring of various funding sources that Related California is applying for to build the project.
Public Comment: Lewis MCCAMON, via Zoom, express ed his support for the proposed project.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d a First Amendment to Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with Related California, (dba Chapel Housing Partners) for the construction of an affordable housing project located in downtown Alhambra, subject to final language approval by the City Attorney and the City Manager; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action, including but not limited to, execution and recordation of all documents contemplated by the DDA. ( M2M22-51 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
12. APPROVAL OF A HELICOPTER LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT – F2M22-46, C2M22-18, M2M22-52
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Currently, the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department provides air support free of charge, as available, to the City of Alhambra when there is a life-threatening situation or mutual aid request. This agreement would expand on air support for non-life threatening or non-mutual aid. The costs associated for these fee related services were on a fee basis with the hourly billing rate for County helicopter services for FY 2022-2023 at $2,013.47 and would be determined annually by the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller. The agreement would commence July 1, 2022 and would be terminated on June 30, 2027, unless sooner terminated or extended. Utilizing 2019-20 and 2020-21 data, the projected savings was approximately $35,000 per year.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d a Helicopter Law Enforcement Services Agreement, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, between the City of Alhambra and the County of Los Angeles for as-needed, non-emergent, non-life threatening, and non-mutual aid helicopter law enforcement services; authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the contract; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-52 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
13. PERSONNEL 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 May 9, 2022 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
14. MINUTES
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council review ed and approve d as submitted the Minutes of the September 28, 2020 regular meeting of the City Council; the October 12, 2020 special meeting of the City Council; the November 9, 2020 special meeting of the City Council; and, the November 23, 2020 special meeting of the City Council.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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15. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. O2M22-4803 IMPLEMENTING AB 481 AND APPROVING A POLICY FOR THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT BY THE ALHAMBRA POLICE DEPARTMENT – F2M22-41, O2M22-4803
Effective January 1, 2022, Assembly Bill 481 require d legislative bodies to adopt ordinances approving military equipment use policies before law enforcement agencies can continue to engage in specified activities related to the use of what the state legislature defined as “military equipment ” in Government Code §7070. The Alhambra Police Department ha d several pieces of equipment that qualif ied as “military equipment ” in inventory and engages in critical public safety activities in coordination with other local jurisdictions. The proposed ordinance would approve a Military Equipment Use Policy that me t the relevant requirements of AB 481. As required by Government Code §7071(b), the proposed policy was posted on April 7, 2022 on the Department ’s website and would remain there for 30 days prior to the Council ’s second reading of this ordinance this evening approving the City ’s policy. If adopted, the Police Department would be responsible for ensuring that all provisions of Government Code §§7071 and 7072 are met. The Council would be required by law to review the ordinance and policy at least annually and have the opportunity to renew it or make any necessary changes.
Public Comment: Lewis MCCA M MON, via Zoom, made a few suggestions to the ordinance regarding military equipment.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council declared introduced for its second reading and adopt the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M22-4803 : An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra implementing AB 481 and approving a policy for the use of military equipment by the Alhambra Police Department
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS : None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M2 2 -7 Mayor MALONEY discussed the recent 626 Golden Streets event and thanked City staff for their help on the event.
Councilmember PÉREZ discussed the upcoming Supreme Court Decision of Roe v. Wade and encouraged the community to attend an upcoming rally in Downtown Los Angeles regarding Roe v.
Wade.
ADJOURNMENT: At 9: 43 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, May 23 , 202 2 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK