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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
October 24 , 2022
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6: 20 p.m., on Monday, October 24, 2022, the Alhambra City Council met in Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom.
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, Director of Community Development Ho, Fire Chief Ragusa, Assistant Police Chief Elizalde, 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. ANDRADE-STADLER, seconded by Ms. PÉREZ, 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: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PRESENTATIONS
1. COYOTE MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN – F2M22-16
Ms. Sophia SOUSA from the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) provided a brief overview of regional coyote management services. The presentation is on file in the City Clerk ’s office. The SGVCOG, acting as the umbrella organization, was responsible for providing public outreach and education, promoting effective human-coyote conflict mitigation strategies, and supporting a robust wildlife reporting and response mechanism on behalf of nine participating cities. In this capacity, the SGVCOG was the regional voice that communicates and partners with relevant stakeholders, such as the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), animal control organizations, and the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures. In working with staff and the participating cities, the SGVCOG developed a Coyote Management Implementation Plan that focuse d primarily on coyote management efforts in areas with reported high levels of human-coyote conflicts including technical guidance and support to residents on conflict resolutions and resources.
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Discussion: Councilmember LEE thanked Ms. SOUSA for the presentation and stated she would like her to come out to her neighborhood watch group to make a similar presentation.
Councilmember PÉREZ inquired what could animal control do in cases of d ead or sick animal s and if the same presentation could be provided to neighborhood groups. Ms. SOUSA responded to questions.
Mayor MALONEY inquired about the number of human fatalities related to coyotes, discussed trapping v ersus euthanizing coyotes and Ms. SOUSA responded questions.
Action Taken : City Council receive d and order filed this informational report.
2. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ALHAMBRA FIRE DEPARTMENT ’S
LEVEL OF COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 – F2M22-61, R2M22-52
Fire Chief RAGUSA delivered a staff report. California Senate Bill 1205 (SB 1205) was signed into law on September 27, 2018 after the tragic Ghost Ship Fire brought national attention to California and put a spotlight on fire safety laws as well as the performance of fire inspections.
This law amend ed preceding law such that annual reports on state mandated inspections was now required to be submitted to the governing body of each jurisdiction having authority over inspections. The report must be acknowledged in a resolution or similar formal document.
State mandated inspections were enacted by the California Health & Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 and they require d all fire departments that provide fire protection services to perform annual inspections in every building used as a public or private school, hotel, motel, lodging house, apartment house, and certain residential care facilities for compliance with building standards. SB 1205 now require d fire departments to report or demonstrate compliance with these California Health & Safety Code Sections. During calendar year 2022, the Alhambra Fire Department was projected to complete 100% of the annual inspections required. Fire Chief Ragusa present ed to the City Council details regarding the Fire Department ’s compliance with SB 1205 and California Health & Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3.
Public Comment: Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, inquired about the criteria of a high-rise building and if they inspect any condominiums buildings. Fire Chief RAGUSA provide d clarification to the public comment.
Discussion: None
Action Taken : City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M22-52 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving the Alhambra Fire Department ’s level of compliance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 pertaining to status of state-mandate fire inspections
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 3 -1 4 )
All other items listed under the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item No. 9 , were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion. 3 10- 24 -22
3. 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, R2M22-51 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.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M22-51 entitled : 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: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
4. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: WASTEWATER LIFT STATION NO. 4 REPLACEMENT PROJECT – F2M19-29, C2M19-15, M2M22-109
On May 13, 2019 the Wastewater Lift Station No. 4 Replacement Project was awarded to GRFCO Inc. in the amount of $3,090,517.75. On July 12, 2021, the City Council approved a resolution that allowed the City Manager to terminate the contract with GRFCO Inc. due to a debarment order by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), which prohibited GRFCO Inc. from continuing work on the project. Subsequently, the City entered contract with Bonadiman Water Inc. in the amount of $591,739.19 to complete the remainder of the project.
During the time GRFCO Inc. was performing work under the contract, there were three authorized change orders. The change orders were for an additional pump, changes to the motor control center and for the installation of 355 feet of sewer main on Westmont Ave. (from Norwood Pl. to Valley Blvd.) These change orders resulted in an increase to the contract by $310,022.29, bringing the contract cost to $3,400,540.04. At the time of the DIR debarment, GRFCO Inc. had completed work totaling $2,808,800.85. Bonadiman Water Inc. was awarded the reminder of the contract and there were two change orders authorized to due to unforeseen conditions associated with the lift station electrical panel and additional work to replace the existing crosswalks with high visibility continental crosswalks at Valley Blvd. and Westmont Dr., the modification of an American Disabilities Act ramp at Westmont Dr. and Cabrillo Ave. and a credit for 104 feet of 8-inch pipe. These change order s resulted in an increase to the 4 10- 24 -22
contract of $32,193.59, bringing the total contract value to $623,932.78 and the overall total project costs to $3,432,733.63. The project was completed in accordance with the City ’s requirements and specifications. As such, it was appropriate for the City Council to accept the project as complete and instruct the City Clerk 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 GRFCO Inc. and Bonadiman Water Inc. for the Wastewater Lift Station No. 4 Replacement Project in the amount of $2,808,800.85 and $623,932.78 respectively, 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 five percent 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. (M2M22-109 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
5. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: VALLEY BOULEVARD PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – GARFIELD AVENUE TO 9 th STREET – F2M20-72, C2M21-3, M2M22-137 On January 11, 2021, the City Council awarded a contract to California Professional Engineering Inc. for the Valley Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project in the amount of $883,059. Two change orders were issued in the amount of $57,164.59. The change orders were issued for the installation of continental standard crosswalks in place of previous design crosswalks, additional cross gutters for proper street drainage, curb & gutter, concrete driveway aprons and sidewalk repairs as well as attempts to connect to the City ’s traffic signal communication system. The total cost of the project was $940,223.59. 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 California Professional Engineering Inc. for the Valley Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project as complete in the amount of $940,223.59; direct ed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instruct ed 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. ( M2M22-137 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
6. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 82350 – F2M22-11, M2M22-138 Tentative Tract Map No. TT82350, along with other entitlements, was approved by the Planning Commission on June 3, 2019 for a four-story, 59,380 square foot, mixed-use complex 5 10- 24 -22
with 37 residential condominium units and three commercial office units on a land area of 37,265 square feet located in the Central Business District (CBD) for the property located at 123 S. Chapel Avenue. On October 11, 2021 the City Engineer signed Tract Map No. 82350 and recommended recordation of the same. All conditions of approval applicable to the Tract Map were met and the project conditions, covenants and restrictions were approved.
Consequently, approval and recordation of this map was now appropriate.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council adopt ed Minute Order No. M2M22-138 as follows:
RESOLVED by the Alhambra City Council as follows:
SECTION ONE: Based upon the recommendation of the Director of Community Development in his report dated October 24, 2022, this Council hereby finds and determines that the herein below described project will not violate any of the provisions of Sections 66473, 66474.1 and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act of the State of California relating to findings for approval.
SECTION TWO: This Council hereby approves Tract Map No. 82350 for a four-story, 59,380 square foot, mixed-use complex with 37 residential condominium units and three commercial office units on a land area of 37,265 square feet located in the CBD (Central Business District) zone for the property located at 123 S. Chapel Avenue and authorizes the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map the certificate which embodies the approval of said map.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
7. AUTHORIZE RFP: REPLACEMENT OF THE CONDENSER COILS ON THE CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY AIR CONDITIONING UNIT – F2M22-60, RFP2M22-20
The Alhambra Civic Center Library opened in 2008. A York heating, ventilation, and air conditioning unit (HVAC) system services the building. During a recent preventative maintenance visit, it was noted that the three condenser coils on the unit that control the temperature of the first floor were deteriorated and in need of replacement. A functioning and reliable HVAC system was an important safety and quality of service issue for public facilities.
Staff, therefore requested approval to distribute a request for proposals for the removal, purchase and replacement of three condenser coils.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d staff to distribute a request for proposals for the replacement of the condenser coils on the Library ’s air conditioning unit; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
8. AWARD CONTRACT: ALHAMBRA PARK POOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-37, RFP2M22-6, C2M22-56, M2M22-139
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On March 28, 2022, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals for the design of the Alhambra Park Pool Building Improvement Project. On August 18, 2022, the City received three proposals for the Project. The City ’s consultant selection committee evaluated and ranked the responding consultants in accordance with the criteria stated in the Request for Proposals. The proposal received from Goodale Architecture Planning was ranked highest based on the evaluation criteria.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Goodale Architecture Planning in an amount not to exceed $107,000 for architecture and engineering services for the Alhambra Park Pool Building Project; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-139 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
9. AWARD CONTRACT TO ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (ACMS) FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD SERVICES AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS – F2M22-62, C2M22- 57, M2M22-140
Assistant Police Chief ELIZA LDE delivered a staff report. The crossing guard program was an important and vital service to the community which aid ed the mobility of students and their families as they walk or bike to and from school. The City of Alhambra Police Department currently ha d a School Crossing Guard Program administered by the Traffic Division. A total of 12 crossing guards were employed by the City under the program; however, there were 18 locations programmed for crossing guards to better align with current community needs that rely on alternative modes of transportation, leaving 6 locations unstaffed. A significant challenge associated with the City ’s crossing guard program was the constant backfill of crossing guards, due to calling in sick or other absences. There were approximately 50 instances per month where other Police personnel cover the duties of the crossing guards, which create d a backlog of duties for that staff, especially when crossing guard coverage occurs with little or no advance notice.
The Police Department researched alternatives to the current crossing guard challenges — specifically, a contracted crossing guard service provider. Other cities utilize contracted crossing guard services including Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Glendora, Covina, Baldwin Park, Rosemead, Pasadena and La-Canada Flintridge. All City Management Services (ACMS), was the only contractor that exclusively provide d a school crossing guard service.
ACMS would be responsible for the hiring process, staffing/substitution, payroll, staff training, supervision, workers compensation, and all administrative costs. The overall benefits to the City through contracted crossing guard services include d guaranteed staffing at all 18 identified crosswalks; relieving Police Department staff of crossing guard management and duties (free up Police staff time); reducing liability; and ultimately providing a safer environment for children walking to and from school. For each four locations, ACMS provide d one alternate crossing guard available to backfill in the event of an absence, and a field supervisor to ensure the crosswalks are always staffed. The contract term would be November 10, 2022 – November 10, 2023 at which time the City would have the opportunity to reassess the job market, and evaluate the services provided by ACMS.
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Public Comment:
1) Peggy RUSSELL, 1717 S. Chapel Ave., stated that she had been serving the City as a crossing guard for the last 30 years and expressed concern with the City outsourcing the recruitment of crossing guard positions and suggested different ways to recruit new crossing guards.
2) Jack GARCIA, 129 S. Fremont Ave., suggested providing raises to crossing guards at the City versus outsourcing the work to an outside vendor . 3) Claudia ACEVES, 125 S. Granada Ave. , spoke via Spanish translation provided by City staff, stated that she is opposed to the City outsourcing crossing guards to a vendor and noted the importance of background checks for crossing guards. 4) Maria QUINTANILLA, 8660 Ramona Blvd., noted that she had been a City crossing guard for 23 years and expressed her opposition to the City outsourcing crossing guards to a vendor.
5) Shirley TATSUNO, 1408 S. Fifth St., Apt. C, highlighted crossing guard Peggy Russell and expressed hope that the City would work with the existing crossing guards to figure out a path forward.
6) Luis Calzadilla, 407 N. Electric Ave., Apt 4, spoke via Spanish translation provided by City staff, stated that the City should prioritize the existing crossing guards, noted the work as a crossing guard is not easy, and expressed concern that the new company will move them to a different City.
7) Reggie LAM stated that it takes a village to raise a child and that the crossing guards are part of that village and expressed support for the City ’s existing crossing guards. 8) Jewelyn C O , 1709 S. Chapel Ave., expressed support for the City ’s existing crossing guards , noted that the current crossing guards have built relationships with the community , and provided suggestions for the recruitment of future crossing guards. 9) Alejandro COVARRUBIAS, 1639 S. Date Ave., expressed support for the City ’s existing crossing guards.
10) Bertha RIVERA noted that it saddened her to see that the City was thinking of outsourcing crossing guards and expressed support for the City ’s existing crossing guards.
Discussion : Councilmember PÉREZ inquired if all of the current crossing guards would be kept by All City Management Services , if they would keep their current post , if crossing guards would be transferred to other cities upon their own request, and if crossing guards would receive a pay increase during the transition to the vendor . Assistant Police Chief ELIZALDE responded to questions. Councilmember PÉREZ noted how important the current crossing guards were to the community and the need for more in the future and discussed the communication between the City and the current crossing guards.
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER inquired about what the vendor would do if the contract is approved , inquired about the background checks that the vendor would conduct for future crossing guards, and expressed concern with the communication between the City and the current crossing guards.
Councilmember LEE reiterated that the current crossing guards with the City would keep their current posts , discussed the responsibilities of the vendor and the City if the contract were to 8 10- 24 -22
be approved , and stated that she underst ood the fear of the current crossing guards when transitioning to a new company. Assistant Police Chief ELIZALDE responded to questions.
Councilmember MAZ A noted that he would like some guarantee from the vendor that crossing guards would not be transferred to new locations and suggested moving this item to a future meeting to get clarification from the vendor.
Mayor MALONEY noted that ultimately, everyone was here for the safety of the kids, noted the importance of keeping the current crossing guards in the City, expressed support to continue the item so that the City could work with the vendor on language pertaining to keeping the current crossing guards and ensuring that crossing guards will not be transferred to new posts .
Councilmember PÉREZ inquired if the contract terms were finalized and questioned why the vendor was not at the meeting to answer questions.
Councilmember MAZA noted that he would like to see the vendor prioritize local residents for future crossing guard positions .
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER noted the importance of background checks for future crossing guards.
Councilmember LEE stated that she would like to see the contract terms before voting on the item.
Action Taken: The Council continued the item to the next regular City Council meeting , request ed that the vendor be present at the meeting, that the Council have the chance to review the contract language, and clarification on the background checks for crossing guards .
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, LEE, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
10. 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 September 2022, listing all of the City's investments as of September 30, 2022.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
11. MINUTES
Public Comment: Lola ARMENDARIZ, resident, inquired about the English Language Learner Program referenced in the M inute s under the Legislative Update item. 9 10- 24 -22
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council review ed and approve d as submitted the Minutes of the February 8, 2021 regular meeting of the City Council.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
12. 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 October 24, 2022 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
13. DEMANDS - F2M22-1
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d as submitted Final Check List (233104 thru 233115) in the amount of $22,337.20 for the period ending September 1, 2022; Final Check List (233116 thru 233198) in the amount of $281,798.71 for the period ending September 1, 2022 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,961,408.64 for the week ending September 2, 2022; Final Check List (233199 thru 233218) in the amount of $232,100.01 for the period ending September 8, 2022; Final Check List (233219 thru 233353) in the amount of $667,463.35 for the period ending September 8, 2022 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $332,161.38 for the week ending September 9, 2022; Final Check List (233354 thru 233358) in the amount of $1,570,781.65 for the period ending September 15, 2022; and, Final Check List (233359 thru 233500) in the amount of $419,208.60 for the period ending September 15, 2022 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,758,771.49 for the week ending September 16, 2022.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
14. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE BY MODIFYING TITLE 19 THEREOF AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO – F2M22-59, O2M22-4806 Staff requested that the City Council consider first reading of an ordinance adopting by reference the 2022 California Fire Code with certain amendments, additions and deletions 10 10- 24 -22
thereto and set a public hearing for consideration of a second reading and adoption of the ordinance for November 14, 2022. Historically, the City has adopted the California Fire Code by reference and amended. State law require d local governments to enforce California Fire Code, Title 24 Part 9. Consistent with past practice, staff recommended that the City adopt the 2022 California Fire Code with proposed amendments and additions consistent with the current practice and the current municipal code.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council declare d introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M22-4806 : An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending the Alhambra Municipal Code by modifying Title 19 thereof and adopting by reference the 2022 California Fire Code, with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto
which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at a public hearing at the November 14, 2022, Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PÉREZ : Councilmember Pérez left the meeting at 7 :46 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS – F2M22-4
1) Lola ARMENDARIZ, resident, expressed concern with the Burke Heritage Park project , inquired when staff when would be physically present in the Council Chamber at Council meetings , stated that she disagree d with throwing rocks or sticks at coyotes , suggested a new public comment timer at Council meetings , and inquired about the cost of translation of election notices in the newspaper.
Mayor MALONEY noted the importance of translation services in the City. 2) Shirley TATSUNO, resident, expressed appreciation for the newly installed blinking red light signals on Valley Blvd , noted concern with the cleanliness of Valley Blvd sidewalks , and suggested new plants for the planters located around the City.
3) Peggy RUSSELL, 1717 S. Chapel Ave., requested that the current crossing guards be included in the discussions with the vendor as it relates to Item No. 9. 4) Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, provided an update on COVID-19 numbers in the City, expressed his appreciation for the completion of the Valley Blvd Pedestrian Improvement Project, discussed the importance of crossing guards in the City, and discussed the importance of inclusionary and affordable housing in the City.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M2 2 -7 Councilmember LEE discussed recent illegal dumping in District 2 and discussed providing additional bulky item pickups through R epublic S ervices.
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Councilmember MAZA reiterated the comments made by Councilmember LEE regarding illegal dumping and discussing potential solutions with Repu blic S ervices.
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER thanked the Alhambra Police Department for their work in stopping the looting at the train tracks , discussed the upcoming the City ’s annual Pumpkin run event, and expressed support for discussing potential solutions with Republic Services regarding illegal dumping.
Mayor MALONEY inquired about the current procedure for reporting illegal dumping in the City and City Manager BINNQUIST provided clarification . Mayor MALONEY highlighted the upcoming Alhambra Pumpkin Run.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8:1 3 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, November 14 , 202 2 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK