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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
August 22 , 2022
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6: 15 p.m., on Monday, August 22 , 2022, the Alhambra City Council met in Council Chambers.
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. PÉREZ, seconded by Ms. LEE, 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: LEE
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
CEREMONIALS
1. CHECK PRESENTATION: FUNDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE SUSTAINABILITY PLAN – F2M22-3
Congresswoman Judy CHU presented to the Alhambra City Council a check in the amount of $680,000, which she was able to secure for the City of Alhambra through Community Project Funding in FY 2022-23 under the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the development of Alhambra ’s Comprehensive Sustainability Plan.
2. COMMENDATION: POLICE DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEER FRANK BODEMAN – F2M22-3 Mayor MALONEY and the City Council recognized and commended volunteer Mr. Frank Bodeman for his admirable service to the Alhambra Police Department. Mr. Bodeman has volunteered his time and services since 2015 and has amassed over 5,000 hours of volunteer time often working four days a week for many hours each day. Mr. Bodeman has demonstrated 2 8-22 -22
time and time again his unwavering desire and commitment to the Alhambra Police Department and the citizens of the community. He has assisted in the Investigations Bureau, Field Services, COPPS, and the Records Section as well as providing tremendous help during special events such as National Night Out, the Police Foundation ’s Annual Golf Tournament, Coffee with a Cop as well as other neighborhood events. Volunteer Bodeman wears his uniform proudly and always has a smile and a kind word for those he encounters. The City of Alhambra commends Mr. Bodeman as an outstanding ambassador of the Police Department to the citizens they serve. Mayor Maloney presented the commendation to Mr. Bodeman.
PUBLIC HEARING
3. EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) – F2M5-41 , N2M22-94, M2M22-112
Chief of Police FRASER delivered a staff report. This was the time and place set by Notice No. N2M22-94 for the City Council to hold a public hearing to receive community input concerning the use of funds received under the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. Uses being proposed include d , but were not limited to, officer training (Leadership, Supervision and Mentoring), equipment for Field Services Division, and technology enhancements (computer equipment). The 2022 JAG funds would be used for recruitment efforts such as purchasing supplies for recruitment events, officer training, and patrol equipment.
Opened/Closed Public Hearing: Mayor MALONEY opened the public hearing and, as there was no one present that wished to speak, closed the same.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: After receiving public testimony, the Mayor closed the public hearing and the Council adopted Minute Order No. M2M22-112 as follows:
RESOLVED by the Alhambra City Council that this Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or her designee, to apply for United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance -- Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds in the amount of $13,552; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Alhambra City Council that this Council hereby ratifies the action of the City Manager in designating the Chief of Police as the administrator for said Grant.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
PRESENTATIONS
4. CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE: GREEN RATE TIER – F2M17-49
Ted BARDACKE, CEO of the Clean Power Alliance, made a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk ’s Office. On October 23, 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance No.
O2M17-4722, authorizing the City of Alhambra to enter into a joint powers authority to become a member of the Clean Power Alliance (CPA), formerly the Los Angeles Community Choice 3 8-22 -22
Energy or LACCE, which was a Community Choice Energy program for the counties of Los Angeles and Ventura. Each CPA member agency was able to select one of three renewable energy tiers as the default product into which their residents and businesses were enrolled.
On February 26, 2018 the City Council selected the 50% renewable rate plan, and the entire City received this default product. However, individual customers ha d the option to either opt- out and return to Southern California Edison (SCE), or choose any of the other available rate tiers. If a Member Agency intend ed to change its Default Rate Product for the Member Agency ’s customers, a Member Agency shall provide notification to CPA of the Member Agency ’s decision to change its Default Rate Product before January 1 of the year in which the Default Rate Product change will occur.
Public Comment: Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, expressed support for the City ’s transition to 100% renewable energy.
Discussion : Councilmember PÉREZ stated that she support ed the City transitioning to 100% renewable energy.
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER noted her support to transition to 100% renewable energy and discussed the recent rolling blackouts in the City.
Councilmember LEE inquired if Southern California Edison (SCE ) equipment was utilized for the delivery of electricity and discussed the difference between clean power and lean power.
Mr. BARDACKE provided clarification.
Councilmember MAZA expressed his support to transition to 100% renewable energy.
Mayor MALONEY discussed the time limit for customer s to opt out, discussed the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on community choice aggregation (CCA), inquired how the income thresholds were determined , and Mr. BARDACKE responded to questions.
City Attorney MONTES noted that staff sought direction and could bring back an item at the next City Council meeting to potentially transition to 100% renewable energy.
Action Taken: City Council received the presentation and directed staff to return with an item to transition the City to 100% renewable energy.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MAZA, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
5. RESEARCH AND REVIEW OF CITIZENS HOUSING REVIEW PANEL TO POTENTIALLY REPLACE HCDA COMMITTEE – F2M18-35
Deputy City Manager STOVER and Assistant City Manager GARCIA delivered a staff report.
On the 2021-22 Strategic Plan, under Goal 12, “Continue Community Outreach, ” Item 23, direct ed staff to research “Citizens Housing Review Panel to potentially replace the HCDA. ” Staff completed initial research on this topic and presented to the City Council the results of their research into the Housing Review Panel to potentially replace the HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee.
Public Commen t: Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, discussed options for affordable housing in the City and expressed that a Housing Committee should be created to focus on housing creation .
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Discussion : Councilmember PÉREZ expressed support for community engagement with a diverse group of residents and discussed potential workforce housing .
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER recommended looking for grant fund s to assist wit h this program.
Councilmember LEE discussed the community outreach and the potential build out of the Housing Review Panel and stated that she was not in favor of replacing the HCDA Committee but was in favor of adding the Citizens Housing Review Panel in conjunction with the Committee. City Manager BINNQUIST responded to questions.
Councilmember MAZ A expressed concern with replacing the HCDA Committee and discussed potential adjustments to the Committee. Assistant City Manager GARCIA provided clarification.
Mayor MALONEY also expressed concern with replacing the HCDA Committee and thanked staff looking into the matter.
Action Taken : City Council received and filed the research and presentation provided by staff on the non-profit organization, Healthy Democracy.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 6 -19 )
All other items listed under the Consent Agenda were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion.
6. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR THE WATERSMART WATER AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANT PROGRAM – F2M22-18, R2M22-39
The United States Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America ’s Resources for Tomorrow) Program leverage d Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and local entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply sustainability through investments in existing infrastructure and attention to local water conflicts. The WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for fiscal year 2023 provide d funding for projects that result in quantifiable water savings, implement renewable energy components, and support broader sustainability benefits. Staff identified a project to replace approximately 3,800 meters at various locations in the City for a total project cost of $1,334,311. Staff would submit an application requesting $500,000 in Federal funding and commit non-Federal match of at least $834,311 towards the project. The project was expected to take two years to complete. The grant guidelines require d an official resolution by the City Council which provide d authority to proceed with the application of projects and receipt of grant funds pursuant to the Bureau of Reclamation ’s policies and procedures.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council adopted Resolution No. R2M22-39 entitled: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California approving the authority to file an application with the United States Bureau of Reclamation for the WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Program ; and, directed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
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Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
7. APPROVAL TO AMEND CONTRACT K2M22-315 WITH SAGECREST PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL FOR TEMPORARY PLANNING STAFFING SERVICES – F2M22-16, K2M22-315, M2M22-110
The resignation of four full-time Planners earlier this year resulted in the Community Development Department having to secure temporary contract Planners to maintain levels of service for the community and carry out the day-to-day functions of the Division including assisting the public at the counter, responding to community inquiries by phone and email, and processing various entitlement applications. As a result, the City entered into a contract with Sagecrest Planning and Environmental (K2M22-315) to provide temporary staff services.
The terms of contract K2M22-315 were such that services may not exceed $50,000 and was envisioned to provide support for a few months. However, the recruitment process was longer than anticipated and to date, the contract reached its $50,000 limit and an additional $107,200 was necessary to allow contract Planners to wind down their projects and assist the transition from temporary to permanent staffing.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d a contract amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Sagecrest Planning and Environmental for temporary planning staffing services in an amount not to exceed $157,200; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-110 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
8. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE – F2M22-13, M2M22-111 The League of California Cities Annual Conference was scheduled for September 7 th through 9 th in Long Beach, California. During the Conference the League conducts its Annual Business Meeting during which the membership considers and takes action on resolutions that establish future League policy. In order for the City to have a vote at the Annual Business Meeting, it was necessary for the City Council to designate the voting delegate and alternates. It was anticipated that Mayor Maloney, Vice Mayor Andrade-Stadler, and Councilmember Pérez would be present on Friday, September 9 th when the Annual Business Meeting was scheduled; therefore, staff proposed that Mayor Maloney be appointed as the Voting Delegate for the City at the Annual Business Meeting and Vice Mayor Andrade-Stadler and Councilmember Pérez be appointed as Voting Delegate Alternates.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d the proposed appointment of Mayor Maloney as Voting Delegate and Vice Mayor Andrade-Stadler and Councilmember Pérez as Voting 6 8-22 -22
Delegate Alternates for the 2022 League of California Cities Conference ’s Annual Business Meeting. ( M2M22-111 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
9. RESOLUTION REAUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY ’S BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS TO IMPLEMENT TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY FOR CONDUCTING PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO AB 361 – F2M20-33, R2M22-40 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 ma de it unsafe to meet in person. The City already implemented the requirements of AB 361 for conducting public meetings and was in full compliance, thus there would be no change of the currently established procedures. The Council made the necessary findings for the conduct of teleconferenced accessible meetings via Resolution No. R2M21-42 adopted on October 25, 2021. The proposed Resolution again ma de the required findings under AB 361, and if adopted, it would allow the City to continue to offer teleconference accessibility for public meetings, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, as well as during other state-proclaimed emergencies, such as earthquakes or wildfires, where physical attendance may present a risk.
Public Comment: Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, expressed support for the resolution and provided an update on COVID-19 numbers in the City .
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M22-40 : A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra reauthorizing the City Council, and the City ’s Boards and Commissions to implement teleconference accessibility for conducting public meetings pursuant to AB 361
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
10. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE FY 2022-2023 SB1 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT – F2M22-39, RFP2M22-17 On April 11, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. R2M22-19, which identified the FY 2022-2023 street rehabilitation project that would be funded by SB1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act. Staff proposed a Street Rehabilitation Project for FY 2022-2023 that include d the following areas: Chestnut, Date, Elm, Keats, La Paloma, Lemon, Meridian, Mimosa, Orange Grove, Orange St., Pepper, Primrose, Raymond, Stockbridge, Westminster, Winchester and Winthrop. It was anticipated that the City would receive $1,966,222.00 from 7 8-22 -22
the RMRA Fund for FY 2022-2023. Staff requested the City Council authorize the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Engineering Design Services for Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimate (PS&E) for this Project.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d the distribution of Request for Proposals for Professional Engineering Design Services for Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimate (PS&E) for the FY 2022-2023 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project with proposals due no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 2022; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
11. RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR POLICE LIEUTENANT – F2M22-2, R2M22-41
Municipal Code Section 2.48.070 (B) provide d that before a class specification becomes effective or other changes are made to the City ’s Classification Plan, it shall first be approved by the City Council. As needed, staff would conduct a review of class specifications to ensure that job requirements remain relevant and current. Staff conducted such review of the position of Police Lieutenant and recommend ed changing education requirements for the position. No changes to the salary were being proposed.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M22-41 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a revised Class Specification for Police Lieutenant Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
12. AWARD CONTRACT: ALHAMBRA DRIVING RANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-49, N2M22-87, C2M22-44, M2M22-113
On July 25, 2022, the City Council approved the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids for the Alhambra Driving Range Project. On August 11, 2022, the City Clerk received and publicly opened 3 bids ranging from $170,499.64 (Dynasty Builders Inc.) to $354,672.75 (United Construction & Landscape, Inc. The bid received by Dynasty Builders Inc. is the lowest responsive bid. Therefore, staff request ed that the City Council award a contract to Dynasty Builders Inc.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Dynasty Builders Inc. in the amount of $170,499.64 for 8 8-22 -22
the Alhambra Driving Range Improvement Project; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-113 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
13. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: PURCHASE OF A NEW KME FIRE SEVERE SERVICE PUMPER – F2M20-6B, C2M20-44, M2M22-114
On August 24, 2020, the City Council awarded a contract to Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. dba KME Fire Apparatus (KME) for the purchase of a new KME severe service pumper with equipment for a total cost of $788,472.72 to replace Engine 73. The new engine was completed and delivered in June, 2022. Additional costs were necessary to outfit the new engine/pumper with the required advances in technology as it relates to firefighting tools and equipment which were not previously offered in 2020 when the specifications were originally approved. An amendment to the contract was needed to modify the total cost of the contract to cover the additional costs.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d an amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the contract between the City of Alhambra and Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. dba KME Fire Apparatus (KME) for an additional amount of $12,155 to reflect a not to exceed amount of $800,627.72; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-114 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
14. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS – F2M20-57, C2M20-37, M2M22-115
Both the Alhambra Police Department and Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD) believe d that continuation of the School Resource Officer Program would further the goal of maintaining a safe school environment for the students and staff. The existing MOU with AUSD for an SRO Program expired on June 30, 2022. Renewing this MOU provide d police officers to the District during the academic school year calendar. AUSD would reimburse the City for services in an aggregate amount of $215,000 annually.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD) to continue the School Resource Officer Program for FY 2022-2023; authorize d the Chief of Police to execute the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-115 )
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Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
15. AWARD CONTRACT: PURE STORAGE – F2M22-6B, C2M22-45, M2M22-116 The Pure Storage system provide d a solid-state storage array for the Police Department ’s network reducing technology risks with better integration features and lower latency. Due to the increased demands of various systems used on a daily basis, the existing Pure Storage system require d controller upgrades and additional storage. Enterprise Vision Technologies submitted a quote of $30,461.42 for the controller upgrade and a quote of $51,153.06 for the additional storage utilizing the State of California NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Program Master Agreement. In accordance with Alhambra Municipal Code Section
3.36.080(B)(3), the City Council may approve purchases available through or in conjunction with another public agency ’s purchase of such supplies or equipment ( “piggybacking ”).
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Enterprise Vision Technologies in an amount of $81,614.48 for controller upgrades and additional storage of Pure Storage including maintenance; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M22-116 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
16. 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 July 2022, listing all of the City's investments as of July 31, 2022.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
17. 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 August 22, 2022 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting. 10 8-22 -22
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
18. DEMANDS - F2M22-1
Discussion : None.
Action Taken: City Council approve d as submitted Final Check List (230565 thru 230722) in the amount of $57,673.92 for the period ending June 1, 2022; Final Check List (230723 thru 230845) in the amount of $808,017.97 for the period ending June 2, 2022; Final Check List (230846 thru 230963) in the amount of $727,460.10 for the period ending June 9, 2022; 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: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
19. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE UPDATING CHAPTER 11.36
OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD LANGUAGE FOR VIRTUAL PARKING PERMITS – F2M21-52, O2M22-4805
Staff request ed that the City Council adopt an ordinance updating Chapter 11.36 of the Alhambra Municipal Code to add language for virtual parking permits . 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 are restricted funds that come with stringent guidelines and reporting requirements. The proposed plan contain ed the implementation of a new virtual parking permit system that replaces 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 are currently outdated.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council declare d introduced for its second reading and adopt 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
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - F2M22-4
1) Olivia WANG , 2540 Huntington Dr., Suite 207, San Marino, representing the Hestia Project, discussed her low-income housing school project.
2) Sage MURTHY, 2540 Huntington Dr., Suite 207, San Marino, representing the Hestia Project, discussed her low-income housing school project.
The Council briefly discussed the public comment and thanked them for their presentation. 3) Stephen REYES, City of Alhambra employee, discussed the current contract negotiations with ACEA and requested higher wages and increased benefits. 4) Nicolas SANTOS, City of Alhambra employee, read an anonymous letter from a City of Alhambra employee and asked the City Council to support its employees. 5) Alexander F ETULI , City of Alhambra employee, expressed support for higher wages for City employees.
6) Adam GARCIA , City of Alhambra employee, read a letter from a City of Alhambra employee that requested higher wages for City employees.
7) Luis SCHMIDT , City of Alhambra employee, read letters from City of Alhambra employees that requested high er wages for City employees.
8) Omar GUTIERREZ , City of Alhambra employee, expressed concern with the current negotiations with ACEA and requested a two year contract. 1) Jennifer NG, via Zoom, thanked the City employees for coming out to speak, discussed water saving measures in the City .
2) Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom , expressed support for the City of Alhambra employees who spoke in public comment, discussed a recent press release by the Alhambra Police Department regarding an individual who was hit by a vehicle and noted the importance of pedestrian traffic safety in the City.
3) Dystanie FLORES, representing the CA Department of Insurance, via Zoom, discussed the ir California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program and the Senior Gateway Portal program .
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) F2M2 2 -7 Councilmember LEE discussed water rebate programs available to the community and asked staff to promote them , discussed recent pedestrian traffic incidents in the City, and asked that pedestrian traffic safety be added to the City ’s strategic plan.
Councilmember PÉREZ discussed the City of Pasadena ’s project list of their end of the SR-710 and encouraged everyone to review it, discussed a recent community meeting in her district about the City ’s SR-710 stub, discussed the importance of drought tolerant landscaping , and expressed her appreciation for all the hard work by City staff.
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER asked the City Attorney to clarify why the City Council could not comment on the public comments received from the City employees tonight who were represented with ACEA . City Attorney M ONTES noted that staff was currently in the fact-finding process of labor 12 8-22 -22
negotiations and during that time, the City Council was restricted from what they could say or do during that time with respect to ACEA.
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER discussed the programs that were currently supported by the JAG grant , requested a quarterly update from the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce in September, and noted there are many possibilities with the SR-710 funding that the City received.
Mayor MALONEY stated he appreciate d the efforts of all City employees, discussed the upcoming Bike & Pedestrian Plan and the importance of safety in the community, discussed helpful tools from the California Native Plants Society, and expressed his excitement for the funds received by Congresswoman Judy Chu and the City potentially transitioning to 100% renewable energy.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: At 8:48 p.m., the City Council adjourned the regular meeting and moved back into closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Sec. 54950, et seq.) for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney.
RECONVENE & ADJOURNMENT: At 9:35 p.m., there being no further business for the Council to transact, the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned their meeting.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK