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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
July 25 , 2022
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6: 3 2 p.m., on Monday, July 25 , 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 Fraser, 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 Ms. LEE, seconded by Ms. PÉREZ , 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: LEE Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
CEREMONIALS
1. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: PATRICIA FERNANDEZ – F2M22-3 Mayor Maloney and th e City Council commend ed and thank ed Patricia Fernandez for her 25 years of faithful and loyal service to the Finance Department and the City of Alhambra.
Mayor Maloney present ed a Certificate of Service plaque to Ms. Fernandez for her outstanding work for the City.
PRESENTATIONS
2. KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR PROGRAM – F2M18-35
Assistant Police Chief ELIZALDE delivered the staff report and presentation, which is on 2 7 -25 -22
file in the City Clerk ’s Office. Strategic Plan Goal No. 13, Task No. 57, direct ed the Alhambra Police Department to create a “Know Your Neighbor Program. ” One of the primary goals of this program was to create more harmonious relationships and strengthen communications within the community. Alhambra ’s “Know Your Neighbor Program ” was an extension of the Neighborhood Watch Program. Together, these efforts would build community; foster neighborhood relationships; increase community leadership; and promote partnerships between Alhambra neighborhoods and the Alhambra Police Department. Staff presented details regarding the “Know Your Neighbor Program ” which encourage d residents to get to know one another and extend a helping hand when needed as well as train ed residents on home security, crime prevention and recognizing and reporting suspicious activity.
Discussion : The Council expressed appreciation for the presentation and noted support for individuals getting outside and meeting in person.
Councilmember LEE suggested utilizing block parties for community networking opportunities.
Mayor MALONEY expressed support for the block party idea and City Manager BINNQUIST explained the logistics of obtaining a block party permit.
Action Taken : City Council received and filed the informational report.
3. ALHAMBRA DOG PARK – F2M11-36, F2M18-35
Director of Parks & Recreation MACIAS delivered the staff report and presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk ’s office. Pursuant to Strategic Plan Item No. 9, staff presented multiple site locations which might be feasible as a dog park. Over the years, staff has identified other areas for consideration, and while none were studied further, the proposed have not been previously discussed. Depending on the site location, the dog park size would vary. Each proposed site would be consistent in amenities, artificial grass surface, fencing, dog toys, benches and an irrigation system to clean the dog park surface. Dog Park Proposed Sites include d : Granada Park; 6th Street and Ramona Road; Almansor/Corto St.; and, Story Park. On Thursday, June 2, 2022, the Parks and Recreation Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting. At the meeting, staff presented the proposed dog park sites. Based on the information presented to the Commissioners, the Commission recommended the Almansor/Corto site for further study and consideration.
Public Comment via Zoom : Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, inquired if the park would be below the level of the existing parking at the golf course. Director of Parks & Recreation Macias noted that Mr. MCCAMMON was correct.
Discussion : Councilmember LEE discussed the Almansor/Corto Street site option and the proposed land that was currently leased by the YMCA. She noted the Almansor site would be the least impactful to neighbors. She discussed whether artificial grass would be the best option for the proposed park . Director of Parks & Recreation MACIAS responded to questions.
Councilmember MAZA expressed his support for the 6 th Street and Ramona Road option and noted that there ha d been many advancements in artificial turf in recent years. 3 7 -25 -22
Councilmember PÉREZ expressed her support for the Almansor/Corto Street option and discussed potential alternative options for the 6 th Street Ramona Road option and the Granada Park option .
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER expressed her support for the Almansor/Corto Street site option and noted that a dog park there would bring more people to utilize the YMCA facility.
Mayor MALONEY expressed his support for the Almansor/Corto Street site options and suggested that the size of the park could be increased. He expressed support for the 6 th Street Ramona Road option, if the budget allow ed for it and noted he did not believe the other options were viable for dog parks.
Action Taken : City Council directed staff to develop and present plans for the proposed dog park at the Almansor/Corto Street site, as described by the staff report.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
4 . RESEARCH AND REVIEW OF THE TRANSLATION OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS – F2M18-35
Deputy City Manager STOVER delivered a staff report. On the 2021- 20 22 Strategic Plan, under Goal 12, “Continue Community Outreach, ” Item No. 27 directs staff to research “Translation of All City Council Agenda Materials. ” Staff has completed initial research on this topic and will present to the City Council the results of their research into the translation of City Council agendas.
Discussion : Councilmember LEE expressed support for the translation of City Council agendas and discussed the logistics of how the agenda would be translated , which languages , and the proposed fees . Deputy City Manager STOVER provided clarification.
Councilmember MAZA inquired on the timing of proposals for translations and suggested following data on translated materials to see if it was necessary in the community. Deputy City Manager STOVER responded to questions and noted that staff could start with other translated public documents .
Councilmember PÉREZ expressed support for moving into some kind of translation and expressed utilizing google translate in lieu of formal translation services.
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER expressed support for translation of City Council agendas .
Councilmember LEE noted how difficult it was for residents who did not speak English to remain informed of City matters and expressed support for translation services, even if was just the cover page of the agenda. She expressed support to approve a budgeted amount for translation services.
Mayor MALONEY also support ed the translation of City Council agendas and discussed different translation options the City could pursue.
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Council discussed the pros and cons of different translation services options . City Manager BINNQUIST noted that staff could pursue a google translate option for City Council agendas and the City website and work with a group of residents who would use it on a trial basis to ensure that it would provid e the correct assistance.
Mayor MALONEY suggested a clear button on the home page of the City website that would lead to translation services.
Action Taken : City Council received and filed the research and presentation provided by staff on the cost and turnaround time for the translation of City Council agendas and directed staff to explore options using Google translate on the City website as a pilot program with public input.
Vote: Moved: LEE Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 5 -2 4 )
All other items listed under the Consent Agenda , with the exception of Item No. 17 and 19 , were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion.
5. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR HOMELESS SERVICES – F2M22-18, M2M22-100 T he San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) entered into a contract with the County of Los Angeles for Measure H funding for homeless services in support of the County ’s Homeless Initiative (HI) strategies to combat homelessness in the San Gabriel Valley. On May 26, 2022, the County executed the approved Governing Board ’s allocations. The SGVCOG Board allocated $50,000 from Measure H funds to support Alhambra ’s needs, including supplementing existing homelessness programs, outreach and services for hard-to-reach populations.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d staff to accept the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) grant in the amount of $50,000 for homeless outreach, housing navigator and case management services and emergency housing/shelter placement; authorize d the City Manager to sign the related Memorandum of Agreement; appropriate the revenue and expenditure funds; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M22-100) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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6. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL MARKETING AND OUTREACH SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY ’S ORGANICS COLLECTION AND FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAMS – F2M20-39 , RFP2M22-14
Staff received approval from CalRecycle to use $85,000 in Local Assistance grant funds to initiate a comprehensive, multilingual campaign that provide d public information on the SB 1383 and AB 939 requirements; how the City implemented regulations; and how to properly dispose of organic waste. Key to the City ’s education efforts was effectively articulating highly technical requirements and regulations into clear, concise and actionable information in prominent languages within the Alhambra community.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d the distribution of a Request for Proposals for professional marketing and outreach services in support of the City ’s organics collection and food recovery programs in accordance with SB 1383 and AB 939.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
7 . AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
MAIN STREET SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT BETWEEN GRANADA AVENUE AND EL MOLINO STREET – F2M22-52, RFP2M22-15
The Sewer Master Plan identified the Main Street sewer main between Granada Avenue and El Molino Street as deficient in capacity. The existing 8-inch pipe was expected to be surcharged during existing and ultimate peak wet weather conditions. The Master Plan recommend ed replacement of the existing sewer main with a larger diameter sewer main.
As part of the City of Alhambra ’s Utilities Department ongoing capital improvement program , this project would provide engineering design, plans, and preparation of bid specifications for the replacement of approximately 741 feet of existing 8-inch sewer main with a larger capacity sewer main.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Engineering Design Services for the Main Street Sewer Replacement Project. The project proposals will be due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2022.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
8. NIB: MAIN STREET, FOURTH STREET, AND MISSION ROAD SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-53, N2M22-88
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The Sewer Master Plan identifie d Main Street (from Atlantic to Fourth Street), Fourth Street (from Main Street to Mission Road), and Mission Road (from 4th Street to Garfield 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 5,000 feet of existing 8 ”-12 ” sewer main to 18 -inch to 21 -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 Main Street, Fourth Street, and Mission Road Sewer Main Replacement Project with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022, and opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
9. AWARD CONTRACT: HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
MAINTENANCE FOR CITY HALL, CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY , POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE STATION NO. 71 – F2M22-44, RFP2M22-11 , C2M22-42, M2M22-101 The City currently contracts with Allison Mechanical, Inc. for Heating, Ventilation a nd Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance for City Hall, the Civic Center Library a nd Police Department . The original term of the contract was July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020 with an option to extend the contract for 2 additional one -year terms. The City has exercised both extension options with the final expiration date on June 30, 2022. On May 17, 2022, a Request for Proposals was distributed and on June 16, 2022 five proposals were received.
After review of the proposals Allison Mechanical, Inc. was selected based on their scope of work and experience.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract , subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney , to Allison Mechanical Inc. for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance for City Hall, Civic Center Library, Police Department and Fire Station No. 71, in the amount of $335,196.00, commencing August 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025, with the option of two, 1- year extensions ; and authorize the City Manager to execute the extensions if the services are satisfactory; and , direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M22-101 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
10. AWARD CONTRACT: 2021 ALLEY REHABILITATION PROJECT – F2M22-46, N2M22- 65 , C2M22-43, M2M22-102
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The Notice Inviting Bids for the 2021 Alley Rehabilitation Project was approved by the City Council on May 23, 2022. On Thursday, June 23, 2022, the City Clerk received 6 bids that ranged from $809,098.70 to $1,276,285.20. The lowest bid was submitted by Kalban Inc. in the amount of $809,098.70. Staff reviewed the bid and found it to be in full compliance and conformance with the project specifications. Kalban Inc. ha d the necessary licenses to complete the work and conducted similar projects for the City of Alhambra.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Kalban Inc. for the 2021 Alley Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $809,089.70; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-102 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
11. CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO K2M21-340 FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES BY Z&K CONSULTANTS INC. – F2M18-34 , M2M22-103 On June 30, 2021, staff issued a contract to Z&K Consultants, Inc . for inspection services for the construction of the FY 20 19-20 20 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $46,018.00 (Contract No. K2M21-340) . During the construction three change orders were issued for additional pavement, cross gutters, curb & gutter and concrete driveway aprons as well as removing/replacing manhole frames and covers and installing continental crosswalks. The additional work required additional inspection services in the amount of $14,622. All other provisions of contract K2M21-340 would remain unchanged.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council a pproved an amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the contract with Z&K Consultants Inc. for inspection services for the construction of the FY 19-20 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project (Contract No. K2M21-340) , to increase the total amount of the contract to $60,640.00; and , direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-103 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
12. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR SERVICES – F2M18-65, C2M18-64, M2M22-104
On November 13, 2018, the City Council awarded a contract to Precision Concrete Cutting (PCC) to complete assessment and maintenance of right of way sidewalk in the City in the total amount of $800,000. The project was completed over a four-year period 8 7 -25 -22
commencing in January 2019. PCC completed the inspection of sidewalk s , documented any sidewalk deviations and provided a report to the C ity. As part of the agreement, PCC repaired certain sidewalk hazards, guaranteeing that their repairs met ADA regulations.
This project was inspected by staff and all work was completed in accordance with the City ’s requirements and specifications. As such, it would be appropriate for the City Council to accept this project as complete and instruct that the Notice of Completion be filed with the County of Los Angeles Recorder ’s Office.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council accept ed the work of Precision Concrete Cutting Company for sidewalk inspection and maintenance in the total amount of $800,000 as complete; direct ed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct the Finance Director to release the 5% retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-104 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
13. REJECT THE BID RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO N2M22-76 AND AUTHORIZE A NEW
NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE ALHAMBRA DRIVING RANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-49 , N2M22-87, M2M22-105
On July 14, 2022, staff received 1 bid for the Alhambra Driving Range Improvement Project (N2M22-76) . The line items for painting, fencing and lighting in the bid were much greater than the engineer ’s estimate, as a result, staff believe d it is in the best interest of the City to reject the bid, and revise the scope of work to be restructured and recirculate the Notice Inviting Bids. Bids for the revised Alhambra Driving Range Project (Notice No.
N2M22-87 ) would be due no later than 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2022 in the office of the City Clerk, and would be opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day. Specifications and bid documentation were available for the Alhambra Driving Range Improvement Project in the office of the City Clerk.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken: City Council reject ed the single bid received in response to Notice No. N2M22-76 for the Alhambra Driving Range Improvement Project; authorize d a new Notice Inviting Bids (N2M22-87 ) for a revised Alhambra Driving Range Project; and direct ed staff to take the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-105 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
14. ACCEPT GRANT FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT (RPOSD) UNDER MEASURE A ANNUAL ALLOCATION PROGRAM – F2M21-18, M2M22-106
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On November 8, 2021, the City Council approved Resolution No. R2M21-45 that enabled staff to apply for annual allocation grant funding under Measure A. Staff submitted an application for $687,000 to replace aging play equipment and surfacing at Alhambra Park and Granada Park. On June 29, 2022, RPOSD notified staff that the City was awarded a grant for the full amount of the project cost. On July 12, 2022, the City Manager received and signed the grant agreement, per authority provided in Resolution R2M21-45. As a condition of the grant funding, a deed restriction was required by RPOSD to ensure that the properties would remain as a public resource and be used for a purpose consistent with Measure A. Staff would prepare required documentation upon receipt from RPOSD and submit to the City Council for authorization at a future meeting.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council accept ed a grant in the amount of $687,000 from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) under the Measure A Annual Allocation Grant Program; appropriate revenue and expenditure funds; authorize d the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related to grant implementation; and direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M22-106 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
15. R E C O R D A D E E D R E S T R IC T IO N O N C IT Y P A R K P R O P E R T IE S IN O R D E R T O C O M P L Y W IT H 2 0 1 8 P A R K S B O N D A C T P E R C A P IT A P R O G R A M G R A N T R E Q U IR E M E N T S – F 2 M 2 1 -1 8 , M 2 M 2 2 -1 0 7 On December 13, 2021, the City Council approved Resolution No. R2M21-53 for the submittal of a grant application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation under the Per Capita Grant Program. The program provides park funding through the 2018 Parks Bond Act through annual allocation dollars based on population. The City of Alhambra submitted an application for $230,145, that was approved for funding on April 30, 2022, to replace the aging and damaged single-paned windows of the gymnasium at Almansor Park with new energy- efficient windows. As a condition of the grant funding and in order to receive grant payments, the City must record a deed restriction to ensure that the property would remain as a public resource and be used for a purpose consistent with the 2018 Parks Bond Act.
Public Comment via Zoom: Lewis MCCAMMON (also submitted a comment via email) , via Zoom, discussed the proposed deed restriction , expressed support to approve the item since its part of the grant requirement, and noted that the City should be open to adjustments on available pieces of land in the city.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d recording a deed restriction on C ity park property at Almansor Park in order to comply with the 2018 Parks Bond Act Per Capita Program grant received from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the 10 7 -25 -22
gymnasium windows replacement project ; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action . ( M2M22-107 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
16. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT – F2M22-17, M2M22-108 Staff proposed to add one Public Works Maintenance Worker position to address the increase of graffiti vandalism throughout the City. The position would provide weekend coverage allow for graffiti removal 7 days a week. In addition to graffiti abatement, a typical Public Works Maintenance Worker would perform duties in facility maintenance including asphalt concrete, cement, installation of traffic signs, and weed abatement in City streets, medians and buildings; and assist with repairs of City grounds, street, and facilities. The additional position would be funded from the Public Works Maintenance and Improvement Fund. Staff requested the City Council approve an amendment to the FY 2022-23 adopted Budget to add one Public Works Maintenance Worker position and appropriate funding for the position.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d a budget amendment to add one Public Works Maintenance Worker, appropriate funds from the Public Works Maintenance and Improvement Fund; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-108 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
1 7 . AUTHORIZE RFP: PHASE 2 AND PHASE 3 OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM – F2M20-51 , RFP2M22-13
Staff sought to solicit proposals for a firm to provide professional consulting services for Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the project consisting of a citywide historic resources survey and the development of a comprehensive Historic Preservation Program and ordinance. Staff anticipate d that there may be locations in the City that did not meet the qualification for being designated as a historic structure, but may have be en worth publicly commemorating and was also looking for a consultant to assist in the development of criteria for a commemorative plaque program to recognize a link between a specific location and a prominent person, structure, or event, for example. The Request for Proposals identifie d the scope and services with details provided on the expectations of the consultant including a recommendation of appropriate community outreach.
Public Comment: Chris OLSON, Planning Commissioner, recognized those who ’s efforts made this item possible and provided an overview on the importance of historical preservation , and noted that plaque signs should not be a replacement for historical landmarks in the City.
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Discussion : Councilmember PÉREZ inquired about the proposed plaque signs. City Manager BINNQUIST and Director of Community Development HO noted that the plaque program was brought up through previous community feedback and this provide d the City flexibility to recognize properties that did not qualify as a historic structure.
Mayor MALONEY noted this program should not replace historic preservation .
Councilmember LEE inquired about plaques that are donated and how would the cost be covered for installation. Director of Community Development HO noted that could be looked at if the plaque program is ultimately approved.
Action Taken: City Council approve d the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional consulting services of Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Historic Preservation Program with proposals due no later than Monday, August 22, 2022; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
18. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A TIMED NO PARKING ZONE ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET BETWEEN GARFIELD AVENUE AND FIRST STREET – F2M22-9, R2M22-38
On the south side of Main Street between Garfield Avenue and First Street there was a small area where the curb recesses narrowing the sidewalk allowing for three parking spaces in front of the Downtown businesses. These parking spaces, once occupied, create d a visual impairment for the policing of the businesses located directly behind them and any other activities that may taking place on the sidewalk in that area. In the evenings, especially on weekends, the Downtown Main Street area became alive with crowds of people. Removing any visual impairments would assist in keeping the public safe. The Alhambra Police Department, working with the local business owners, assessed the area.
In the interest of the businesses, as well as the safety of their patrons and the overall safety of the general public, staff requested that parking in this area be restricted from the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Discussion : Councilmember PÉREZ inquired about the background of this item. City Manager BINNQUIST provided a background on the item and noted the restriction of parking allow ed the business to control the lines in front of their business and allow ed law enforcement to see in front of their business.
Action Taken: City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M22-38 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council establishing a timed No Parking Zone on the south side of Main Street Between Garfield Avenue a nd First Street ; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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19. AUTHORIZE RFP: DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE FREMONT AVENUE TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – F2M22-54, RFP2M22-16
A ssistant City Manager GARCIA delivered a staff report and provided a map printout to Council, which is on file in the City Clerk ’s Office. As part of a broad package of projects known as the SR-710 Mobility Improvement Projects (MIPs), the Fremont Avenue Traffic Improvements Project was awarded Los Angeles County MTA Measure R Funding. The SR-710 MIPs were the result of reallocated Measure R funds for the SR-710 North Project to new mobility improvement projects within the San Gabriel Valley subregion. In October 2020 a funding agreement between Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) and the City of Alhambra was signed for the Fremont Avenue Traffic Improvements from Valley Boulevard to Mission Road Project. Staff sought to distribute a Request for Proposals for professional engineering design services for the project.
Discussion : Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER inquired how the medians would be impacted . Assistant City Manager GARCIA noted that the medians would be removed as part of the project.
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER moved to approve the recommended action. The motion died for a lack of a second.
Councilmember PÉREZ expressed concern with the potential safety issue that could arise from this project due to the increased speed of vehicles.
Mayor MALONEY referenced the Bike & Pedestrian Safety Plan consultant that the City recently hired and expressed concern that the proposed design services would conflict with the work the other consultant is doing. City Manager BINNQUIST provided a background on the proposed design services project and noted that Council could pull the item and staff could look into the fu nding requirements from Metro.
Council discussed delaying action on this item . Councilmember PÉREZ expressed concern with bike and pedestrian safety in this intersection. Vice Mayor ANDRADE- STADLER stated that she did not want to jeopardize the funding from Metro for this project.
The City Council provided direction to pull the item from the agenda.
Action Taken: The item was pulled from the agenda and no action was taken.
20. 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, R2M22-37 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 13 7 -25 -22
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, via Zoom, provided an update on COVID-19 numbers in the Cit y and expressed support for continued use of teleconferencing for public meetings.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M2 2-37 : 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: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
21. 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 the month of June 2022, listing all of the City' s investments as of June 30, 2022 .
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
22. 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 July 25, 2022 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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23 . DEMANDS - F2M22 -1
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d as submitted Final Check List (230964 thru 231085) in the amount of $1,560,315.33 for the period ending June 16, 2022; and, Final Check List (231086 thru 231260) in the amount of $955,094.32 for the period ending June 22, 2022.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
24. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE UPDATING CHAPTER 11.36 OF THE
ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD LANGUAGE FOR VIRTUAL PARKING PERMITS – F2M21-52 , O2M22-4805
At the September 27, 2021 and January 24, 2022 City Council meetings, the City Council were provided presentations on the proposed plan for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 Relief Funds. The City Council approved a listing of projects using the Federal ARPA funds, which were restricted funds that came with stringent guidelines and reporting requirements. The proposed plan contain ed the implementation of a new virtual parking permit system that replace d the current parking permits for annual and overnight parking. The system conversion was expected to improve and streamline the parking permitting process and patrons would no longer need to display a physical permit. In order to implement the new virtual parking permit system, the City ha d to add languages in certain areas in Chapter 11.36 of the Alhambra Municipal Code to allow for virtual permits and remove old languages that were outdated.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council d eclare d introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M22-4805: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra updating Chapter 11.36 of the Alhambra Municipal Code to add language for virtual parking permits
which ordinance would return for a second reading and adoption at the next regular Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - F2M22-4
Public Comments via Email: Ceeceebee GUTIERREZ, via email, discussed a recent gun buy back event in the City of Pomona and inquired if the City ha d plan to host such an event. 15 7 -25 -22
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) F2M2 2 -7 Councilmember LEE discussed the recent San Gabriel Valley Economic Part nership meeting, discussed an upcoming staff tour of the Alhambra Historical Society, an d announced the new hours of the Alhambra museum.
Councilmember PÉREZ expressed her appreciation for Director of Parks and Recreation MACIAS for the dog park presentation earlier in the meeting and the recent July 4 th fireworks show .
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER discussed the upcoming the City ’s upcoming Veterans Resource Fair on September 24, 2022, and shared a letter from the father of one of the fallen officers in the City of El Monte.
Mayor MALONEY also discussed the recent July 4 th fireworks show , discussed having a public safety presence at the Concerts in the Park , and discussed the recent movies in the park that he attended.
Councilmember PÉREZ discussed a potential partnership with Active SGV on an e -bike program.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8 :42 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, August 22 , 202 2 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK