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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
February 13 , 202 3
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6: 11 p.m., on Monday, February 13 , 202 3 , the Alhambra City Council met in the Council Chambers of Alhambra City Hall.
PRESENT: LEE, MAZA, MALONEY, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER
ABSENT: NONE
Officials Present: 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
FLAG SALUTE : Led by Mayor Andrade-Stadler
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT : We acknowledge that the land on which we are gathered is the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Gabrielino/ Tongva peoples. We seek to prioritize respect for the historic culture and contemporary presence of the native peoples throughout California, especially in the greater Los Angeles/Alhambra area. We come with respect and gratitude for the Gabrielino/ Tongva people who still consider themselves the caretakers of this land. It is through their examples that we are reminded of our greater responsibility to take care of Mother Earth and to take care of each other.
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, MALONEY, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PRESENTATIONS
1. SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (AQMD) UPDATE – F2M23-16
Mr. Michael Cacciotti, AQMD Governing Board Vice Chair, representing the cities of Los Angeles County, Eastern Region, will give a brief informational presentation regarding an air 2 2-13 -2 3
quality update for the City of Alhambra and incentive programs for the City and the region.
Public Comment: None
Discussion: Councilmember MALONEY discussed the benefits of switching to electric powered lawn equipment and discussed the City ’s upcoming Bicycle and Pedestrian plan and Sustainability Plan and how the AQMD could assist with those projects.
Councilmember PÉREZ discussed the health implications of gas and pollution, discussed Mr.
Cacciotti providing a presentation to the community, and suggested transitioning City lawn equipment to electric powered equipment.
Vice Mayor MAZA thanked Mr. CACCIOTTI for the presentation and discussed getting electric lawn equipment on loan from AQMD to try at a City park.
Councilmember LEE discussed the noise level difference between gas vs. electric lawn equipment. Mr. CACCIOTTI provided clarification.
Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER thanked the AQMD for their assistance with particula te matter by the SR-710 stub, noted that gas powered equipment is also a health hazard for the individuals using the equipment, and expressed interest in additional grants from the AQMD in the future.
Action Taken: City Council received and filed the informational report.
2. RESULTS OF COMMUNITY SATISFACTION SURVEY – F2M18-35 Assistant City Manager GARCIA delivered a staff report and Dr. Timothy McLarney of True North Research, delivered a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk ’s Office. On December 14, 2020, based on Goal 14 of the Alhambra 2020-21 Strategic Plan, the City Council directed staff move forward with engaging a professional consultant to conduct a Community Satisfaction Survey. The purpose of the Community Satisfaction Survey is to obtain statistically reliable data to improve the City ’s understanding of the residents ’ satisfaction, priorities, and concerns as they relate to services, facilities, and policies provided by the City. The data provides important support to the City as new strategic or budget decisions are considered. The City engaged True North Research to design the research plan and conduct the survey. This will be the second satisfaction survey pursued by the City since introducing the item to the 2020-21 Strategic Plan. As a result, this survey provides opportunity for year-to-year comparisons and statistical significance to identify changes in public opinion. True North is a full-service survey research firm dedicated to providing agencies with understanding of community perceptions, concerns, and priorities. The firm has conducted over 1,200 survey research studies for more than 400 cities and school districts.
Alhambra ’s Community Satisfaction Survey was broadly defined and designed to help identify:
key resident issues; satisfaction with City services; opinions on strategic topics; satisfaction with communications and engagement; and other background and demographic data to understand needs, perceptions, and interests. Representatives from True North Research will present to the City Council details regarding the results of the Community Satisfaction Survey.
The fully detailed results of the survey are featured in the final report prepared by True North and it is available on the City ’s website at:
https://www.cityofalhambra.org/DocumentCenter/View/4051/Alhambra-Community-Opinion- Survey-Report-2022
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Public Comment:
1) Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, complimented the work done by the consultant who conducted the survey and discussed the need for additional affordable housing in the community .
Discussion: Councilmember PÉREZ thanked True North Research for conducting the survey, discussed the growing interest of affordable housing, and noted that the Council will be using these survey results when discussing goals and priorities for the upcoming strategic plan.
Councilmember MALONEY noted the big change of demographics of the respondents for the survey and discussed items of improvement that were highlighted in the survey. Mr.
MCLARNEY provided clarification.
Councilmember LEE discussed the preferred communication methods mentioned in the survey and noted that a lot of residents are not on social media, and many prefer to be communicated with via email and discussed the number of overall survey responses received .
Vice Mayor MAZA highlighted all the hard work by City staff, discussed the work being done to solve the homelessness issue in the City, and discussed working with residents on future development in the City.
Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER thanked Truth North Research for their work on the survey, thanked City staff for their hard work, thanked Mr. MCCAMMON for his continued input , and discussed the age group of respondents to the survey .
Action Taken: City Council received and filed the 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey.
3. MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AND RESOLUTION ADOPTING FY 2022-23 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS – F2M22-17, R2M23-10 Director of Finance LIEU delivered a staff report and presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk ’s Office. On May 23, 2022, the City Council adopted the FY 2022-23 Budget, which appropriated funds and approved revenue projections for the fiscal year. During the fiscal year, unforeseen financial needs and opportunities typically arise, which require City Council approval of recommended adjustments to projected revenues and expenditures. Staff is presenting a mid-year Budget review to provide a Budget update for FY 2022-23. The Director of Finance will provide the City Council will a high-level overview of the FY 2021-22 actual performance and updated budget projections for FY 2022-23. Staff is also requesting that the City Council approve a resolution adopting the FY 2022-23 Budget adjustments.
Public Comment: None
Discussion: Councilmember PÉREZ inquired if it was possible to see specifically what was creating the City ’s overall revenue as this would help the Council be more intentional in actions with respect to community events and attracting businesses to the Downtown and Valley Boulevard corridor . Director of Finance LIEU provided clarification.
Councilmember MALONEY expressed support for bringing down the unfunded liability, inquired about the overall reduction of revenue and increase of overall expenditures. Director of Finance LIEU provided clarification.
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Councilmember LEE inquired about the natural gas increase. Director of Finance Lieu responded to questions.
Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER discussed the overall general revenue adjustment and Director of Finance LIEU provided clarification.
Action Taken : City Council receive d and file d the Mid-Year Budget Review and related reports; and, adopt ed Resolution No. R2M23-10 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council adopting Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget adjustments of the City of Alhambra, Golf Course Clubhouse Corporation, Alhambra Capital Improvements Corporation, Alhambra Parking Authority, Alhambra Facilities Financing Authority and the Alhambra Public Financing Authority
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 4 -12 )
All other items listed under the Consent Agenda were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion.
4. NIB: FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 71 WOMEN ’S LOCKER/BATHROOM REMODEL PROJECT – F2M23-23, N2M23-15
The women ’s locker and bathroom area at Fire Station 71 is old and deteriorated. It is in need of a complete rehabilitation. Plans and specifications have been prepared to rehabilitate the locker/bathroom area with new fixtures, flooring, lighting, showers, plumbing fixtures, paint, wall and expanded locker area. Bids are due no later than 10:30 a.m. on March 16, 2023 in the City Clerk ’s Office and will be opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day.
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council authorize d staff to circulate a Notice Inviting Bids to prospective contractors for the Alhambra Fire Department Station 71 Women ’s Locker/Bathroom Remodel Project; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: LEE Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
5. AUTHORIZE RFP: POLICE TOWING AND SECURE STORAGE SERVICES – F2M23-24, RFP2M23-3
On July 1, 2016, the City entered into an exclusive agreement with Pavon Enterprises Inc. dba Al ’s Towing for four years with automatic renewals for three additional one-year periods.
On March 9, 2020, staff sought direction on whether to extend the existing tow contract, release a Request for Proposals (RFP), or establish a city towing franchise. City Council directed staff to release an RFP for an exclusive towing services contract at the conclusion of the current contract. The current contract with Al ’s Towing will expire on June 30, 2023. The 5 2-13 -2 3
tow service operator shall render 24-hour, 7-days-per-week towing and secure storage service of motor vehicles at the request of the Police Department. The service area and secure storage shall be within the city limits of Alhambra. In addition, the City may request roadside service of City-owned vehicles.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for police towing and secure storage services within the City of Alhambra; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: LEE Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
6. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE – F2M23-6B, C2M23-8, M2M23-15
Fire Department staff use emergency medical equipment daily to provide services to the residents of Alhambra. The current gurneys are 11 years old with a 7-year recommended useful life and the stair-pro chairs are 16 years old with a 10-year recommended use. The Fire Department has the opportunity to piggyback on a Public Safety Association Inc. (team up with Savvik ) contract RFB#2019-05 for the purchase of emergency medical equipment. Public Safety Association Inc. bid specifications included an option for purchasing gurneys and stair-pro chairs, and related accessories. The contract expires June 30, 2024. Per the Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080(B), bidding exemption is authorized and the City may “piggy back ” onto an existing contract of a government entity.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Stryker Sales, LLC for the replacement of two gurneys and three stair-pro chairs with accessories for emergency response, in an amount not to exceed $91,502.00; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-15 )
Vote: Moved: LEE Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
7. AWARD CONTRACT: ALHAMBRA PARK RESTROOM PROJECT – F2M22-66, N2M22- 142, C2M23-9, M2M23-16
On December 12, 2022, the City Council authorized the circulation of a Notice Inviting Bids for the Alhambra Park Restroom Project. On January 26, 2023, the City Clerk received eight bids for the Project ranging from $342,930.00 (Sanz Construction Inc.) to $500,000.00 (At Your Service Construction & Energy Inc.). Staff reviewed all the bids and found the bid from Sanz Construction, Inc. is the lowest responsible bid. Sanz Construction, Inc. has the necessary licenses to complete the project, has worked on previous projects in Alhambra and had favorable reference checks.
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Public Comment: None
Discussion : Councilmember MALONEY noted that while the improved facilities in the men ’s restroom at Almansor Park are fantastic, they are hig h with respect to shorter kids . He asked staff to keep this in mind with respect to the upcoming restroom project at Alhambra Park.
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Sanz Construction, Inc. for the Alhambra Park Restroom Project in the amount of $342,930.00; determine d the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15301; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-16 )
Vote: Moved: LEE Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
8. APPROVAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) FOR A STREETLIGHT EASEMENT ALONG RAYMOND AVENUE, VINE STREET TO ALHAMBRA ROAD – F2M13-29(B), C2M23-10, M2M23-17
The City installed streetlights on Raymond Avenue in the area of Alhambra Park in the mid 1990 ’s. In order to do this, the City entered into a License Agreement with SCE to encroach 3 feet upon their property to install the streetlights and related infrastructure. The current License Agreement expires March 31, 2023. The new agreement is for a five-year term beginning April 1, 2023 through and including March 31, 2028. There are no fees associated with the execution of the agreement as the use of the easement is for public benefit.
Discussion : None.
Action Taken: City Council took the following actions: (1) approve d the execution of a Streetlight License Agreement with Southern California Edison for the use of their easement on the east side of Raymond Avenue from Vine Street to Alhambra Road; (2) authorize d the City Manager to execute said Agreement between Southern California Edison and the City of Alhambra; and, (3) direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M23-17 ).
Vote: Moved: LEE Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
9. RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY – F2M20-33, R2M23-9
Pursuant to Government Code Section 8630, the City Council can proclaim the existence, or threatened existence, of a local emergency when said City is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity. Due to the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor of California declared a state of emergency on March 4, 2020 and Los Angeles County proclaimed the existence of a local emergency that same day due to conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property as a result of the introduction of COVID-19. President Trump declared a National State of Emergency on March 13, 2020. The Alhambra City Council 7 2-13 -2 3
proclaimed the existence of a local emergency within the City on March 16, 2020. The Governor has indicated he will be terminating the State declaration of emergency at the end of this month. The President has also indicated he will be terminating the National declaration in the next few months. The declaration of local emergency is no longer necessary, and its termination can be proclaimed by the City Council.
Public Comment:
1) Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, discussed overall COVID-19 numbers in the nation, stated that the issue of COVID-19 is not gone even though the State of Emergency is being terminated, and encouraged residents to get vaccinated.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M23-9 entitled: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, terminating the existence of a Local Emergency
Vote: Moved: LEE Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
10. RESOLUTION APPROVING A THIRD SIDE LETTER AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA AND THE ALHAMBRA POLICE
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING AND AMENDING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN EXECUTIVE TEAM MEMBERS AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES – F2M23-2, C2M11-32, R2M23-8, O2M23-4809
Director of Human Resources KO delivered a staff report. On January 23, 2023, Council approved a Side Letter amending the existing MOU between the City and Alhambra Police Officers ’ Association (APOA) in order to provide for increased compensation and benefits to attract, recruit and retain sworn Police personnel. City staff meets with Alhambra Police Management Association (APMA) members on a regular basis to discuss recruitment, retention and other department matters as they arise. Most recently both parties met and conferred regarding the impacts of the increased compensation and benefits to APOA members and reached agreement on a side letter memorializing compensation and benefits that would extend the existing MOU from the last pay period of Fiscal Year 2022-23 through the last pay period of Fiscal Year 2025-26, aligning the term dates of the APMA MOU with the APOA MOU. The compensation and benefits provided to APMA by this third side letter is necessary in order to prevent compaction in the salary and benefits amongst the ranks and positions of sworn Police personnel. Additionally, an amendment to the existing ordinance that establishes the salary and benefits for Executive Team and Confidential employees is necessary. Section 3(V)(2) states “The Chief of Police and Fire Chief may receive additional salary and/or medical benefits that are granted to the Alhambra Police Officers ’ Association or Alhambra Firefighters ’ Association, respectively, to maintain parity with lower-level safety classifications. In addition, the Chief of Police and Fire Chief may receive additional salary and/or medical benefits to maintain parity between the two positions. ” Furthermore, although the ordinance does not require the same parity be provided at the level of the Chief of Police and Fire Chief and the City Manager, it is recommended that the same compensation increase, increase to medical/health benefits and option to cash out forty (40) hours of vacation leave on an annual basis be provided to the City Manager also in order to avoid salary and benefits compaction amongst the three positions.
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Public Comment: None
Discussion : Councilmember MALONEY emphasized the need for competitive salaries and expressed his support for each recommended action.
Action Taken: City Council, by one motion, t ook the following actions:
1. Adopt ed Resolution No. R2M23-8 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a Third Side Letter amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Police Management Association and amending the City of Alhambra Compensation Plan , and direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action; and,
2. Declare d introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M23-4809: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council establishing and amending salary and benefits for certain Executive Team Members and Confidential Employees superseding Ordinance No. O2M21-4795 and Ordinance No.
O2M22-4804
which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at the next Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: LEE Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
11. MINUTES
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council review ed and approve d as submitted the Minutes of the May 10, 2021 regular meeting of the City Council; and, the June 7, 2021 special meeting of the City Council.
Vote: Moved: LEE Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
12. PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M23-2
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council ratif ied the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated February 13, 2023 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: LEE Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS – F2M2 3 -4
Public Comments:
1) James CHHAY, 1133 S. El Molino St ., discussed the benefits of table tennis and expressed concern with the reduction of resources for table tennis players at Granada Park .
Public Comments via Zoom:
1) Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, requested an item at a future Council meeting to discuss virtual methods for the community to attend public meetings.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M2 3 -7 Vice Mayor MAZA discussed the recent Lunar New Year event in the City.
Councilmember LEE discussed the recent Lunar New Year event and the amount of security present at the event, inquired about the availability of table tennis in the City and Director of Parks and Recreation Macias provided clarification. Councilmember LEE wished a happy birthday to President Washington and President Lincoln.
Councilmember MALONEY discusse d the need for recreational opportunities for seniors in the community and discussed the recent Lunar New Year event in the City .
Councilmember PÉREZ discussed the recent Lunar New Ye a r event in the City, thanked Mr. Chhay for his public comment, requested a letter of support for SB 2, discussed implementing regulations to require gun stores to have security cameras and finger print locks Councilmember LEE expressed the need for additional regulations regarding the sale of assault rifles .
The Council agreed to bring back a letter of support for SB 2 and to bring back a discussion and draft ordinance regarding regulations to require gun stores to have security cameras and finger-print locks.
Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER thanked staff for their work on the Lunar New Year event, encouraged the community to participate in the upcoming Walk, Bike, Move Alhambra discussion, discussed the recent Active SGV event at the Jo slyn Center, and discussed the upcoming submission deadline for a float at the Rose Parade.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8: 3 8 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, February 27 , 202 3 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK