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Unofficial until approved by the
Alhambra City Council
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
AND
Special Meeting
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER ALHAMBRA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chambers , 1 1 1 South First Street
November 14 , 2022
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6: 06 p.m., on Monday, November 14 , 2022, the Alhambra City Council met in Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom.
COUNCIL PRESENT: LEE, M AZA , ANDRADE-STADLER
COUNCIL PRESENT via Zoom: PÉREZ, MALONEY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BOARD PRESENT: LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BOARD PRESENT via Zoom: PÉREZ, 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, Police Chief Fraser, Director of Human Resources Ko
Translation Services: Spanish language translation provided by Rosalia Uzcanga from the Language Network.
CITY CLERK REPORT - NOTICE NO. N2M22-130
The City Clerk hereby report ed that she duly gave notice of the special meeting of the Successor Agency to the Former Alhambra Redevelopment Agency Board being held this evening pursuant to the order of the Mayor and the Chairman of the Successor Agency Board in accordance with Section 54956 of the Government Code of the State of California.
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 determine d that the title has been read.
Action Taken: On motion of Ms. LEE , seconded by Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER , the City Council determined that the titles to all ordinances which appeared on this public agenda had been read, and waived further reading. Hearing no objections, the Mayor so ordered.
Vote: Moved: LEE Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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CEREMONIAL
1. PROCLAMATION – F2M22-3
Ratif ied the action of Mayor Maloney in proclaiming November, 2022 as LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH in the City of Alhambra. The proclamation was sent to the American Lung Association.
2. COMMENDATIONS: ALHAMBRA POLICE DEPARTMENT CAR FIRE RESCUE TEAM – F2M22-3
Mayor Maloney and the Alhambra City Council commend ed and thank ed Alhambra Police Corporal Raymond Rosas, Corporal Olivia Magana-Palomino, Officer Javier Covarrubias, Lieutenant Dany Fuentes, Sergeant Robert Marshall, Officer Sergio Llamas, Officer Nestor Ramirez, and Officer Michelle Serrato for their heroic actions aiding a citizen in need on October 20, 2022. These Alhambra Police personnel responded to a car crash call at 2:00 a.m. on North Atlantic Boulevard. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered the car was engulfed in flames and the driver was unconscious inside. Officers worked quickly to pull the driver from the vehicle, subdue the fire, and get the driver to safety. The City of Alhambra was proud of this team of Alhambra Police Department personnel for their quick thinking and brave actions in an emergency situation. Vice Mayor Andrade-Stadler present ed the commendations to the Alhambra Police Department car fire rescue personnel. A video clip from local news showed the body cam footage of the rescue. The Council expressed their appreciation for the officers.
PUBLIC HEARING
3. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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, N2M22-115, O2M22-4806 Fire Chief RAGUSA delivered a staff report. Staff requested that the City Council conduct a public hearing and, after receiving public testimony, consider second reading and adoption of an ordinance adopting by reference the 2022 California Fire Code with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto. 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.
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: Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER inquired if the proposed ordinance include d all the new laws passed by the State to ensure the City is in compliance. Fire Chief RAGUSA provided clarification.
Action Taken : The City Council declared introduced for its second reading and adopt 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 3 1 1-14 -22
adopting by reference the 2022 California Fire Code, with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 4 -2 5 )
All other items listed under the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item No . 4 and 10 , were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion.
4. AWARD CONTRACT TO ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (ACMS) FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD SERVICES – F2M22-62, C2M22-57, M2M22-151 Police Chief FRASER delivered a staff report. The City of Alhambra Police Department currently ha d a School Crossing Guard Program administered by the Traffic Division. A total of 13 crossing guards were currently employed by the City under the program; however, the need was for 18 crossing guards to better align with the community. Police Department staff researched options for improving the City ’s Crossing Guard Program. A standard alternative among cities was a crossing guard service provider such as All City Management Services (ACMS), which currently support ed the cities of Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Glendora, Covina, Baldwin Park, Rosemead, Pasadena, and La Canada Flintridge. The benefits to these agencies include d guaranteed staffing; focused training and supervision; reduced liability; and creating a more reliable safety environment at key crosswalk locations. ACMS, if awarded, would be responsible for the hiring process, staffing/substitution (at the 18 desired locations), payroll, staff training, supervision, workers compensation, and all administrative costs related to the City's Crossing Guard Program. On October 24, 2022, Police Department staff submitted a recommendation to the City Council to consider contracting for crossing guards to guarantee staffing for the City's Crossing Guard Program. Concerns and/or issues raised by the City Council at the October 24, 2022 meeting, such as the current City crossing guards ’ continued employment and ability to remain at their current posts/crosswalk locations, rate of pay, onboarding requirements for ACMS as well as having an opportunity to view the terms of the contract have been addressed in the Chief of Police ’s November 14, 2022 staff report and a copy of the agreement with ACMS is available for review as part of said staff report.
Additionally, per Council ’s direction, the Police Department ’s Traffic Sergeant conducted individual meetings with Crossing Guards, which allowed each Crossing Guard the opportunity to voice their concerns and ask any questions, in addition, the Traffic Sergeant provided the assurance to each Crossing Guard that they would keep their post position and continue working in the City. David MECUSKER, All City ’s Management, Marketing & Contracts Manager & Michelle Bush, All City ’s Management Operations Project Manager, provided clarification on the contract terms.
Public Comment:
1) Henry JONES, 1233 S. 4 th St., expressed his opposition to outsourcing the crossing guards and stated that they should remain with the City.
2) Susan SAUNDERS, 200 W. Alhambra Rd ., representing Mary, a crossing guard, stated that the crossing guards are part of the community, expressed opposition to outsourcing the crossing guards to a vendor and stated they should remain with the City. 4 1 1-14 -22
3) Peggy RUSSELL, 1717 S. Chapel Ave., noted that she was recently released from the lead crossing guard position due to lack of funding, noted that pay and benefits would be a ffected for crossing guards transitioning to the vendor, and stated that the crossing guards should remain with the City.
4) Lydia CHU, 345 E. Markland Dr., stated that the crossing guards should remain with the City.
5) Jack P. GARCIA also provided written comments to Council which are on file in the City Clerk ’s Office, made suggestions regarding the recruitment of future crossing guards if they were to remain in the City.
6) Pablo ZURITA, 4150 City Terrace Dr., Los Angeles, spoke via Spanish language translator from the Language Network, discussed his previous employment as a crossing guard for All City ’s Management Services and noted that he is now a crossing guard with the City. 7) Rolando BURGOS, spoke via Spanish language translator from the Language Network, discussed his employment as a crossing guard with the City, discussed the rate of pay with the City vs. All City ’s Management Services and stated that the crossing guards should remain with the City.
8) Shirley TATSUNO, 1408 S. Fifth St., Apt. C, stated outside vendors do not treat their employees well, discussed the retirement of the crossing guards, and requested that the City hold off on a decision until June 2023 and undergo additional recruitment efforts during that time.
9) Logan LAM, resident, shared his personal experiences with the City crossing guards and expressed that they should remain with the City.
Discussion : Councilmember PÉREZ inquired which intersections and schools did not currently have crossing guards. Police Chief FRASER provided clarification . Councilmember PÉREZ inquired about the background checks for current and future crossing guards , asked for clarification on whether the current crossing guards would keep their current positions and location assignments . Ms. B USH and Mr. MECUSKER provided clarification. Councilmember PÉREZ thanked everyone for attending the meeting and providing public comment and suggested keeping the current crossing guards as City employees and putting all current and future vacancies under All City ’s Management.
Councilmember LEE inquired how many crossing guards were currently employed by All City ’s Management, inquired if alternate crossing guards were available if someone could not make their shift, discussed the logistics of having some crossing guards report to the City and some reporting to the vendor , and expressed concern with the transition of retirement from the City to All City ’s Management for the current crossing guards . Ms. BUSH and Mr. MECUSKER responded to questions.
Police Chief FRASER noted the City had significant trouble recruiting and keeping crossing guards .
Councilmember LEE inquired the number of hours that crossing guards would receive with the vendor and the compensation rates and noted concerns with current crossing guards transitioning their retirements plans. Ms. BUSH and Mr. MECUSKER provided clarification.
Councilmember MAZA thanked everyone who made public comment for this item and discussed putting the proposed wages into the contract terms . 5 1 1-14 -22
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER thanked the crossing guards for everything they do for the community, expressed concern with All City ’s Management ’s treatment of Mr. Zurita , and noted that she supported preserving the existing crossing guards as City employees and having All City ’s Management Services take over the current and future vacancies.
Mayor MALONEY discussed the benefits of bringing in a vendor to help fill the current vacancies for crossing guards, noted that he was in favor of putting language in the contract related to wages, expressed support for All City ’s Management Services taking over the current and future vacancie s, and inquired with the vendor and City staff on the logistics of keeping the current crossing guards with the City and outsourcing the vacancies to the vendor.
Mr. MECUSKER and Police Chief FRASER responded to questions.
Councilmember LEE made amotion to return with new contract terms for crossing guard coverage for the 5 existing vacancies. Seconded by Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER.
Councilmember PÉREZ made a friendly amendment to the motion to cover any future vacancies as well.
Councilmember MAZA reiterated that the contract should include language related to the wages for the crossing guards .
Action Taken : The City Council directed the Police Department to preserve the existing crossing guards as City employees, draft a contract with All City ’s Management Services to provide crossing guard services for the current and future vacancies.
Vote: Moved: LEE Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, PÉREZ, LEE, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
5. RESOLUTION TO CAST VOTE FOR ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER FOR THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY – F2M12-46, R2M22-55 The San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority ( “WQA ”) is governed by a Board of Directors composed of seven (7) members, one of which is elected by cities with pumping rights in the San Gabriel groundwater basin. Under authority of §508 of the WQA Act, the WQA Board of Directors declared the position of alternate member representing cities with pumping rights to be vacant and has called a special election for the purpose of filling the vacancy in the office of alternate member representing cities with pumping rights. At the October 10, 2022 Council meeting, the City Council unanimously adopted a resolution nominating Jeffrey K. Maloney to represent cities with prescriptive water pumping rights as an alternate member on the Board of the WQA. By letter dated October 24, 2022, the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority confirmed Jeffrey K. Maloney as an official nominee for the position of alternate member of the Board of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority and provided the list of other nominees and a ballot, along with instructions on voting procedure. The City of Alhambra must cast its 8 vote(s) for only one of the official nominees provided by the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority and must cast its vote(s) by resolution of the City Council. The resolution of the City of Alhambra City Council casting its vote(s) must be received by the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority no later than December 20, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M22-55 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California casting its vote(s) for Councilmember 6 1 1-14 -22
Jeffrey K. Maloney to represent cities with prescriptive water pumping rights as an alternate member on the Board of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
6. 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, R2M22-54 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. R2M22-54 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: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
7. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DISSOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
DISSOLVED CITY OF ALHAMBRA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE § 34187(b) – F2M12-20, R2M22-57 On February 1, 2012, all redevelopment agencies in the State were dissolved by operation of law. The dissolution law created a Successor Agency in each jurisdiction to wind down the affairs of the former redevelopment agency. The Alhambra Successor Agency Board was comprised of the Alhambra City Council. When all enforceable obligations of a successor agency are retired or paid off, all real property has been disposed of and all outstanding 7 1 1-14 -22
litigation has been resolved, a successor agency was to submit to its oversight board a request to formally dissolve the successor agency. All debt of the agency was consolidated into the 2013 Series Tax Allocation Bonds, which were serviced by the County and were paid from property taxes. Pursuant to Health & Safety Code § 34188, in or about October 2020, the City transferred approximately $6.2 million in unencumbered funds that were no longer needed by the Successor Agency to wind down the affairs of the former redevelopment agency to the County Auditor-Controller for distribution as property tax proceeds. All other contractual obligations of the Alhambra Redevelopment Agency ha d been satisfied and all Agency assets have been liquidated. Pursuant to the Oversight Board ’s approval, the Successor Agency ha d previously disposed of all land identified on the Agency ’s Long Range Property Management Plan and the net proceeds of any sales were transferred to the County Auditor-Controller. The Successor Agency was not been involved in any litigation. The proposed resolution direct ed the Successor Agency to dispose of all remaining assets and remit any proceeds to the County Auditor-Controller for distribution to the taxing entities. It also direct ed the City Manager or designee to take such additional actions as the Department of Finance may require in order to obtain approval for dissolution.
Public Comment: Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, discussed the funding that is supposed to be distributed back to the City and noted that the funds should be utilized for affordable housing.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: Successor Agency Board jointly approve d Resolution No. R2M22-57 :
entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency approving the dissolution of the Successor Agency and directing the Successor Agency to dispose of all remaining assets
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
8. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FOR THE ALHAMBRA DRIVING RANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-49, C2M22-58, M2M22-141 On August 22, 2022, the City Council approved an award of contract for the Alhambra Driving Range Improvement Project. As part of the project, new furniture was needed to improve the Alhambra Driving Range. On November 2, 2022, three bids ranging from $92,565.50 (Patio Heaven) to $134,752.00 (Range Servant) were received for the furniture purchase. The bid received from Patio Heaven was the lowest responsible bid.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Patio Heaven in the amount of $92,565.50 for the purchase of patio furniture for the Alhambra Driving Range Improvement Project; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-141 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
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9. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE 2021- 2029 HOUSING ELEMENT – F2M20-37, C2M20-23, M2M22-142
On July 30, 2021, the City Council awarded a contract to ECONorthwest for professional consulting services to prepare the 2021-2029 Housing Element update of the Alhambra General Plan in an amount not to exceed $188,113.75. Alhambra ’s Housing Element document ha d been submitted to the State ’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) three times, and the HCD sent the document back to the City with corrections all three times. The most recent comment letter from HCD was provided to the City on October 10, 2022, resulting in a 4 th Housing Element submittal currently underway.
The proposed amendment to the contract with ECONorthwest was not to exceed $45,800.
The additional funds were for costs that were not part of the original scope including but not limited to public outreach beyond original scope, additional public hearings and updates, new requirements from HCD, addressing corrections from HCD and for anticipated work still needed before the City receives a certified Housing Element from HCD.
Public Comment: Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, noted that the consultant has done a great job on the Housing Element document.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d a First Amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the contract with ECONorthwest for the 2021-2029 Housing Element of the Alhambra General Plan (C2M20-23) in an amount not to exceed $45,800; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-142 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
10. AUTHORIZE RFP: COMPREHENSIVE SUSTAINABILITY PLAN – F2M22-64, RFP2M22-21 On April 12 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the submittal of a federal funding application under the Community Project Funding Program, which was administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), for the development of a Comprehensive Sustainability Plan. Earlier this fiscal year, the City received official response the City ’s application was being approved; accordingly, on August 22, 2022, Congresswoman Judy Chu presented a check to the City in the amount of $680,000 for the completion of Alhambra ’s Sustainability Plan. The purpose of this Sustainability Plan was to enable a cleaner, safer, more vibrant and stable Alhambra through meaningful planning actions and outcomes. A comprehensive sustainability plan would help the City not only overcome the challenges of the existing urban setting, but also prevent harm to the natural environment and protect human health and the general well-being of the community. In addition, the plan would help the City align with state and national sustainability goals and provide needed structure to the City ’s short-term and long-term resource management and investments. The City of Alhambra determined the activities of the proposed Sustainability Plan document and recommendations do not constitute a “project ” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project also qualifie d for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
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Public Comment: Melissa MICHELSON, via Zoom, expressed her excitement for the comprehensive sustainability plan , noted concern with the currently pollution levels, and noted that apartment dwellers should be composting.
Discussion : Mayor MALONEY thanked the Council and City staff for their work on this item and highlighted Congresswoman Judy Chu ’s involvement as well.
Councilmember PÉREZ expressed her enthusiasm for the comprehensive sustainability plan.
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER noted that she was looking forward to seeing the City ’s new Commission related to sustainability to start up and her expressed her enthusiasm for the comprehensive sustainability plan.
Action Taken: City Council authorize d staff to distribute a Request for Proposals (RFP) to prospective firms and consultants for the development of the City ’s Comprehensive Sustainability Plan; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
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Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
11. AGREEMENT TO LEASE A PORTION OF CITY ’S RAYMOND BASIN WATER RIGHTS TO KINNELOA IRRIGATION DISTRICT – F2M9-62, M2M22-143
The City has 722.50 acre-feet of water rights in the Raymond Basin for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
However, the City d id not have an operable production well located in the Raymond Basin.
The City ha d the option to lease these water rights to interested parties for a fee. The Kinneloa Irrigation District requested the City lease 207 acre-feet of the City ’s Raymond Basin water rights at $500.00 per acre-foot, the current lease rate of water rights in the Raymond Basin, for a total of $103,500 for one year. Staff requested the City Council authorize the City Manager or her designee to sign a lease agreement with the Kinneloa Irrigation District for 207 acre- feet of Raymond Basin water production rights in Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d staff to enter into a lease agreement, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, with the Kinneloa Irrigation District for 207 acre-feet of water for a total of $103,500; direct ed the Director of Finance to deposit the revenue from said lease into account number 401.00.44925; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-143 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
12. AGREEMENT TO LEASE A PORTION OF CITY ’S RAYMOND BASIN WATER RIGHTS TO HUNTINGTON LIBRARY – F2M9-62, M2M22-144
The City has 722.50 acre-feet of water rights in the Raymond Basin for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
However, the City d id not have an operable production well located in the Raymond Basin. 10 1 1-14 -22
The City ha d the option to lease these water rights to interested parties for a fee. The Huntington Library requested the City lease 260 acre-feet of our Raymond Basin water rights at $500.00 per acre-foot, the current lease rate of water rights in the Raymond Basin, for a total of $130,000. Staff requested the City Council authorize the City Manager or her designee to sign a lease agreement with the Huntington Library for Raymond Basin water production rights in Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d staff to enter into a lease agreement, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, with the Huntington Library for 260 acre-feet of water for a total of $130,000; direct ed the Director of Finance to deposit the revenue from said lease into account number 401.00.44925; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-144 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
13. AWARD CONTRACT: WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON WINTHROP DRIVE, WESTMONT DRIVE, NORWICH AVENUE, AND COMMONWEALTH AVENUE – F2M22-24, N2M22-108, C2M22-59, M2M22-145
On September 26, 2022, the City Council approved the distribution of Notice Inviting Bids for the Water Main Replacement Project on Winthrop Drive, Westmont Drive, Norwich Avenue, and Commonwealth Avenue. On October 27, 2022, bids were opened by the City Clerk. Five bids were received, which ranged from $2,054,875.00 to $3,791,340.00. Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals Inc submitted the lowest qualified bid at $2,054,875.00. Staff reviewed the bid submitted by Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc and found it to be in full compliance and conformance with the project specifications.
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 Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals Inc. for the Water Main Replacement Project on Winthrop Drive, Westmont Drive, Norwich Avenue, and Commonwealth Avenue in an amount not to exceed $2,054,875.00; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M22-145 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
14. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE FRONT STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT AND ZONE CHANGE PROJECT – F2M19-20, C2M19-13, M2M22-146
On May 13, 2019 City Council awarded a contract for engineering design services for the Front Street Water Main Replacement and Zone Change Project to Civiltec Engineering Inc. in the amount of $159,227.50. The project was held due to the total cost of project ’s construction. As 11 1 1-14 -22
such, staff proposed constructing the project in three phases. The project was proposed to be constructed sequentially over the next three years with one section of the project occurring each year. This amendment would cover the cost to prepare the plans and specifications and provide construction support for each phase of the project. Therefore, staff recommended a Contract Amendment in the amount of $79,985.00 to complete the project.
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 by and between the City of Alhambra and Civiltec Engineering Inc. for professional engineering design services for the Front Street Water Main Replacement and Zone Change to increase the total contract amount by $79,985.00; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M22-146 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
15. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: 2021 ALLEY REHABILITATION PROJECT – F2M22-46, C2M22-43, M2M22-147
On July 25, 2022, the City Council awarded a contract for the 2021 Alley Rehabilitation Project to Kalban, Inc. in the amount of $809,098.70. One change order was issued in the amount of $48,833. The change order was issued for the installation of additional curb & gutter, concrete driveway aprons and sidewalk repairs as well as additional asphalt to evenly join the new alleys with existing private property. The total cost of the project was $857,931.70. This project was inspected by staff and all work has been 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 Kalban, Inc. for the 2021 Alley Rehabilitation Project as complete in the amount of $857,931.70; direct 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. (M2M22-147 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
16. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: MONTEREY ST. & MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – F2M22-30, C2M22-32, M2M22-148
On June 27, 2022, the City Council awarded a contract for the 2022 Monterey Street and Miscellaneous Improvements Project to Kalban, Inc. in the amount of $370,761.40. One change order was issued in the amount of $12,400.12. The change order was issued for the installation of additional curb & gutter, concrete driveway aprons and sidewalk repairs. The 12 1 1-14 -22
total cost of the project was $383,161.52. 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 Kalban, Inc. for the 2022 Monterey Street and Miscellaneous Improvements Project as complete in the amount of $383,161.52; 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. ( M2M22-148 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
17. NIB: PURCHASE OF ONE 10 YARD DUMP TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION – F2M22-6A, N2M22-131
Public Works and Utilities Department staff uses vehicles and equipment to conduct daily maintenance and service on the City ’s infrastructure. The utility truck to be replaced has been in service for over 32 years. Maintenance and repairs were exceeding the value of the vehicle, which has reached the end of its expected useful life. Specifications have been prepared for this purchase. Staff approved the specifications, which were available for review in addition to the bid notice and bid instructions.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d the circulation of a Notice Inviting Bids for the purchase of a 10 Yard Dump Truck with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on December 8, 2022; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
18. NIB: PURCHASE OF ONE UTILITY SERVICE BODY TRUCK FOR THE UTILITIES DIVISION – F2M22-6A, N2M22-132
The Utilities Department staff use d vehicles and equipment to conduct daily maintenance and service on the City ’s infrastructure. The utility truck to be replaced ha d been in service for over 14 years. Maintenance and repairs were exceeding the value of the vehicle, which reached the end of its expected useful life. Specifications were prepared for this purchase. Staff approved the specifications, which are available for review in addition to the bid notice and bid instructions.
Discussion : None
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Action Taken: City Council authorize d the circulation of a Notice Inviting Bids for the purchase of a Utility Body Truck, with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on December 1, 2022; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
19. AUTHORIZE RFP: ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES – F2M22-65, RFP2M22-22
Earlier this year staff submitted funding requests to our State legislators for a Community Center at the former Shorb Clinic site. Funding in the amount of $25 million was appropriated in the State Budget for said project. The City expected a funding approval letter in the immediate future. As such, it would be appropriate to distribute a Request for Proposals for Project Management Services in order to quickly initiate this, and all other subsequent processes related to the project. It was anticipated the Project Manager would be responsible for duties from feasibility study completion through the completion of construction, including but not limited to; oversight of the environmental review process; RFP, selection, and Architect oversight; value engineering; bid packages for construction; maintain project schedule; project budget oversight; on-site project management services through completion of construction; assist with community outreach, and other duties as may be required.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d the release of a Request for Proposals for Project Management Services for the Alhambra Community Center; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
20. APROVAL OF A WIRELESS MOBILE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH T-MOBILE – F2M22-6B, C2M22-60, M2M22-149
The Police Department utilize d Verizon Wireless as the cellular service provider (on a month- to-month basis) for thirty-seven mobile lines with a monthly cost of approximately $1,420.00.
The lines consist ed of three different rates, zero cost (pay-per-use) for emergency lines, $39.99 per line for smartphone lines, and $44.95 per line for smartphone with hotspot lines.
T-Mobile proposed to offer their cellular services at a rate of $28.90 per line per month based on their NASPO ValuePoint Contract No. MA176 – Master Agreement for local governments.
The Master Agreement was with the State of Utah and the State of California has a Participating Addendum that allow ed the City of Alhambra to be eligible to use NASPO ValuePoint ’s cooperative agreement. An estimated $16,647 was expected to be spent annually if utilizing T-Mobile Wireless Services, a savings compared to the current contract.
Per Section 3.36.080(B)(3) of the Alhambra Municipal Code, the City ha d the option to purchase supplies, food, or service through cooperative agreement to obtain competitive pricing. Utilizing cooperating agreements meets all the requirements set forth by Alhambra purchasing policy and all requirements set forth by the State of California in regard to cooperative purchasing agreements.
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Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d an agreement between the City of Alhambra and T-Mobile USA, Inc. for wireless mobile services through May 2023, subject to two (2) two-year extensions, for an amount estimated at $16,647 annually subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; authorize d the City Manager or designee to sign the addendum agreement; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. (M2M22-149 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
21. RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH ALHAMBRA CITY EMPLOYEES ’ ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-2023 AND 2023-2024 – F2M22-2, R2M22-56, C87-16A
Staff request ed that the City Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra City Employees ’ Association (ACEA) for fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Alhambra City Employees ’ Association expired on June 30, 2021. Representatives of the City and ACEA, who were unable to reach agreement on a successor MOU, declared impasse and proceeded with factfinding. On September 26, 2022, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the finding of facts and recommended terms of settlement regarding salaries and benefits for the ACEA bargaining unit members. On September 26, 2022, following the public hearing, the City imposed a one-year term and conditions of employment on ACEA bargaining unit members. Immediately following the imposition, ACEA returned to the City with a proposal of salaries and benefits for the ACEA bargaining unit members for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The City and ACEA have met and conferred and reached a Tentative Agreement on an MOU for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-2024.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M22-56 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Alhambra City Employees ’ Association for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 ; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
22. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GRANT APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE, AND
EXECUTION OF THE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT OF 2021 (SB 129) – F2M22-18, R2M22-53, M2M22-150
On March 21, 2022, staff applied for a $225,000 grant to the California State Library ’s Building Forward, Library Infrastructure Program for a critical maintenance project to replace the roof at the Alhambra Civic Center Library. On October 19, 2022, staff received notification that the grant application was selected for funding. As a condition of the grant, the City Council must 15 1 1-14 -22
authorize the acceptance of the grant through a resolution. The roof replacement project was allocated $400,000 in ARPA funds under the FY 2022-23 City Budget, to meet the matching requirement for this grant.
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M22-53 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California authorizing the grant application, acceptance, and execution of the grant funds from the State of California Budget Act of 2021 (SB 129) ; accept ed a grant in the amount of $225,000 from the state of California Budget Act of 2021; appropriate d revenue and expenditure funds; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M22-150 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
23. 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 November 14, 2022 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
24. DEMANDS - F2M22-1
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d as submitted Final Check List (233501 thru 233510) in the amount of $201,000.63 for the period ending September 22, 2022; Final Check List (233511 thru 233663) in the amount of $576,520.35 for the period ending September 22, 2022 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $416,440.17 for the week ending September 23, 2022; Final Check List (233664 thru 233667) in the amount of $72,835.21 for the period ending September 29, 2022; Final Check List (233668 thru 233756) in the amount of $633,603.48 for the period ending September 29, 2022 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,615,103.38 for the week ending September 30, 2022; and, Final Check List (233757 thru 233919) in the amount of $59,158.92 for the period ending October 4, 2022.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
25. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE BY MODIFYING TITLE 20 THEREOF ADOPTING BY 16 1 1-14 -22
REFERENCE THE 2023 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE (TITLE 26), ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27), PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28), MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29), RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30), AND EXISTING BUILDING CODE (TITLE 33) WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO – F2M22-59, O2M22-4807
Staff requested that the City Council consider first reading of an ordinance adopting by reference the 2023 Los Angeles County Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential and Existing with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto and set a public hearing for consideration of a second reading and adoption of the ordinance for December 12, 2022 . State law require d local governments to enforce California Title 24 (the State ’s Building Codes which originate from the International Code Council and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials). Most jurisdictions in Los Angeles County wait to comply with this requirement until the County of Los Angeles adopts the Building Codes and all of the associated local amendments. Then, these jurisdictions adopt ed the County Building Codes. Historically, the City has adopted the Los Angeles County codes by reference.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council declare d introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M22-4807 : An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council amending the Alhambra Municipal Code by modifying Title 20 thereof adopting by reference the 2023 Los Angeles County Building Code (Title 26), Electrical Code (Title 27), Plumbing Code (Title 28), Mechanical Code (Title 29), Residential Code (Title 30), Existing Building Code (Title 33), with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto
which ordinance would return for a second reading and adoption at a public hearing at the December 12, 2022 Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, LEE, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS – F2M22-4
1) Debbie KILGORE, also provided handouts to Council which are on file in the City Cler k ’s Office, expressed concern with illegally placed political signs and noted that fines should be implemented to candidates who did not comply.
2) Jennie GUERRERO, 1045 S. Granada Ave., congratulated Councilmembers on their recent reelection , expressed concern with current pedestrian safety in the City , noted the need for a pedestrian flashing light at Almansor Park , and additional larger visible crosswalks at the corner of Adams St.
3) Melissa MICHAELSON, via Zoom, expressed her appreciation for allowing virtual access to City Council meetings and noted that Commission meetings should have the same virtual access . 4) Roxana SAUCEDO , via Zoom, expressed concern with pedestrian safety in the City. 17 1 1-14 -22
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M2 2 -7 Councilmember MAZA discussed the pedestrian safety concerns at Almansor Park, requested staff to look into pedestrian safety enhancements in that area, and City Manager BINNQUIST noted that staff was undergoing a traffic study to determine potential improvements in that area.
Councilmember PÉREZ inquired if installing highly visible crosswalks require d the same study that a stop sign would and inquired about the location s in the City that a traffic study was being conducted .
Public Works & Utilities Director RAY provided clarification . Councilmember PÉREZ requested an update on the Active Transportation Plan at a future City Council meeting.
Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER discussed speed limits in the City and suggested lowering the limits in certain areas of the City, noted that the outreach coordinator for the Housing Outreach Services needs to be updated on the City website, discussed the recent passing of El Monte Police Chief Ben Lowry , wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, and stated that she was looking forward the Christmas decorating in the City.
Councilmember LEE expressed her condolences to the family of the pedestrian safety victim in the City and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor MALONEY thanked the Council and staff for accommodating his virtual presence at the meeting, congratulated the Councilmembers who were up for re-election, congratulated incoming Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER, and discussed his current trip in Japan , and discussed the importance of pedestrian safety in the community.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8:50 p.m. there being no further business for the Council to transact, the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council , adjourned the meeting in honor of El Monte Police Chief Ben Lowry , to the next regul ar meeting of the Alhambra City Council is scheduled for Monday, December 12 , 202 2 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK