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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
April 10 , 202 3
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6: 05 p.m., on Monday, April 10 , 202 3 , the Alhambra City Council met in the Council Chambers of Alhambra City Hall.
PRESENT: LEE , MALONEY, P É REZ, MAZA
ABSENT: ANDRADE-STADLER
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 Parks and Recreation Macias, Director of Library LohGuan, Director of Community Development Ho, Director of Human Resources Ko , Management Analyst Garica , Assistant Chief of Police Kennedy, Deputy Director of Public Works Ramos, Battalion Chief Brown
FLAG SALUTE : Led by Vice Mayor M aza
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.
CEREMONIALS
1. PROCLAMATIONS – F2M22-3
A. Ratified the action of Vice Mayor Maza on behalf of Mayor Andrade-Stadler in proclaiming the month of April, 2023 as DONATE LIFE MONTH in Alhambra.
B. Ratif ied the action of Vice Mayor Maza on behalf of Mayor Andrade-Stadler in proclaiming April 26, 2023 as DENIM DAY in Alhambra as a part of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
PRESENTATION
2. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED FEDERAL AND STATE FIREARM REGULATIONS – F2M23- 7 Assistant City Manager GARCIA delivered a staff report. At the March 13, 2023 Council meeting, Councilmember Lee requested an agendized item regarding support for legislation strengthening firearm control. Staff presented information regarding proposed federal and state legislative items regarding firearm regulation that are currently under consideration.
Should the City Council find it appropriate to support any or all of the proposed federal and state legislative bills, staff would proceed with preparing and submitting letters of support to the designated legislative committee(s).
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Discussion: Councilmember LEE disc ussed the need to strengthen firearm regulations and expressed support for the recommendations proposed in the staff report.
Councilmember PÉREZ discussed the various legislation being proposed and expressed support for letters of support for S14, S25, SB2 SB241 , AB 28 , AB 733, AB 1638 , and AB 1732.
Councilmember MALONEY reiterated the comments made by Councilmember PÉREZ and noted that the City was limited in what the City can do at the local level.
Councilmember PÉREZ inquired about a potential ordinance that would mandate that anyone purchasing a gun in the City would have to provide fingerprints and would mandate video recording in gun stores. City Attorney MONTES responded to questions.
Vice Mayor MAZA reiterated support for letters of support for the legislation listed in the staff report.
Action Taken: The City Council supported letters in favor of all the legislation outlined in the staff report including AB 733 and AB 1638.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA
Noes: NONE
Absent: ANDRADE-STADLER
3. RESOLUTION DENOUNCING ANTISEMITISM – F2M23-7, R2M23-20 Management Analyst GARICA delivered a staff report. At the March 27, 2023 City Council meeting, Councilmember Lee requested the Council ’s support to bring forward a resolution denouncing antisemitism, hatred and prejudice after receiving a letter from the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys. Subject to the letter, the Jewish Federation requested Alhambra take several steps in support of the Jewish community, including signing the American Jewish Committee and US Conference of Mayors statement to combat antisemitism (completed on April 5, 2023); adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance ’s (IHRA) working definition on antisemitism; appointing a community task force to foster relationships between groups; and, establishing initiatives to increase harmony and understanding. Staff prepared a resolution denouncing antisemitism for the Council ’s consideration. A copy of the letter from the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys would be preserved for the Human Relations Commission, when they convene.
Public Comment: Jason MOSS, Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valley, expressed support for the proposed resolution.
Discussion: Councilmember PÉREZ discussed the importance of remembering the holocaust , understanding Judaism, the importance of the City Council adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance ’s working definition on antisemitism, and supported the proposed resolution.
Councilmember MALONEY expressed support for the proposed resolution.
Councilmember LEE inquired about the recent hate crimes on the Jewish community , the importance of the City Council adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance ’s 3 4-10 -2 3
working definition on antisemitism , and Mr. MOSS responded to questions. Councilmember LEE stated the proposed task force in the letter need ed to be revisited by the Council and expressed her support for the proposed resolution.
Vice Mayor MAZA noted that the Human Relations Committee could cover Items Nos. 4 and 5 in the letter and expressed his support for the proposed resolution.
Action Taken: The Council took the following actions: 1) signed the American Jewish Committee (AJC) and US Conference of Mayors statement to combat antisemitism, 2) adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance ’s (IHRA) working definition on antisemitism, and 3) adopted Resolution No. R2M23-20 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council denouncing a ntisemitism
Vote: Moved: LEE Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA
Noes: NONE
Absent: ANDRADE-STADLER
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 4 -16 )
All other items listed under the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item No . 1 2 were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion.
4. LETTER OF OPPOSITION – SB710 (DURAZO) – F2M23-19
Recently, staff was made aware that the newly appointed California Senator Durazo, representing Alhambra, brought forward a Senate Bill (SB710) that wa s not in alignment with the City ’s Legislative Platform or was the best interest of the City. In fact, SB710 was in complete conflict with the progress made on the fully funded 710 Arterial Project. Staff has worked tirelessly with partner agencies and neighboring jurisdictions to create better mobility, less congestion, and improved safety and air quality for Alhambra, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, South Pasadena, and East Los Angeles communities. In accordance with the City ’s Legislative Platform and in support of the City ’s 710 mobility improvement projects, a Letter of Opposition was submitted to Senator Durazo to request the proposed SB710 legislation not move forward.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council received and order ed filed the City of Alhambra ’s Letter of Opposition – SB710 (Durazo).
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA
Noes: NONE
Absent: ANDRADE-STADLER
5. ACCEPT SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY – F2M23-18, M2M23-51
The California State Library offers grants in support of Library programs and pop-up visits at summer sites to enhance access to books and Library services by the community. In March 2023, the Library applied for this funding opportunity and was awarded $5,740 to support 4 4-10 -2 3
Library programming at the City ’s park sites participating under the free Summer Lunch Program.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council accept ed $5,740 in grant funds from the California State Library to support the Library ’s mobile summer programs and services; appropriate d revenue and expenditure funds in the amount of $5,740; authorize d the City Manager or designee to sign the grant agreement with the California State Library, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-51 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA
Noes: NONE
Absent: ANDRADE-STADLER
6. RESOLUTION: FY 2023-2024 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION FOR THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SB1 BEALL) – F2M23-38, R2M23-17 The Road Repair and Accountability Act stipulates that, prior to receiving Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds in a fiscal year, a city or county must submit to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) a project list pursuant to an adopted resolution.
This information would be due by May 31, 2023. Staff proposed a Street Rehabilitation Project for FY 2023-2024 that would include the following areas: Linderaxa Park, Linderaxa Park North, Linderaxa Park South, Grand Ave., Cynthia St., Pine St., McLean St., Monterey St., Hidalgo Ave., Cordova St., Valencia St., Vega St. Alahmar St. and Orienta Dr. It was anticipated that the City would receive $2,042,287.00 from the RMRA Fund for FY 2023-2024.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M23-17 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California adopting the fiscal year 2023-24 list of projects funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act ; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA
Noes: NONE
Absent: ANDRADE-STADLER
7. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: MISSION ROAD SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT – F2M22-35, C2M22-23, M2M23-42
On May 23, 2022, the City Council awarded a contract to Torres Sanitation Systems Construction, in the amount of $759,145.00. There were two change orders authorized to complete the project. The change orders were due to replacing an additional 20 feet of existing 8-inch sewer main pipe to 12-inch sewer main pipe, and unforeseen conditions associated with existing utilities conflicting with proposed sewer pipes, adjusting exiting storm drains pipes, replacing additional traffic loops. These changes resulted in an increase to the contract by $120,256.90, bringing the total project cost to $879,401.90. The project was completed in accordance with the City requirements and specifications. As such, it was appropriate for the 5 4-10 -2 3
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 Torres Sanitation Systems Construction for the Mission Road Sewer Main Replacement Project as complete in the amount of $879,401.90; direct ed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; direct ed 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. ( M2M23-42 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA
Noes: NONE
Absent: ANDRADE-STADLER
8. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: WELL NO. 14 PUMP REPAIR PROJECT – F2M19-51, C2M20-39, M2M23-52
On August 10, 2020, the City Council awarded a contract to General Pump Company for the Well No. 14 Pump Repair and Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $126,776.00. The final cost of the project was $125,994.00, $782.00 below the contract amount. 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 General Pump Company Inc. for the Well No. 14 Pump Repair and Rehabilitation as complete in the amount of $125,994.00; direct ed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; direct ed the Finance Director release the 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. ( M2M23-52 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA
Noes: NONE
Absent: ANDRADE-STADLER
9. RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT AMENDING THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF AHAMBRA AND THE ALHAMBRA POLICE DISPATCH ASSOCIATION – F2M23-2, C2M21-51, R2M23-18 In the past few years, the City was challenged in the recruitment and retention of Police Dispatchers. Most recently, turnover in newly hired dispatchers failing to meet probationary standards or resigning, the retirement of a tenured part-time police dispatcher, and existing vacancies in two full-time positions (with the possibility of a third vacancy) were just a few examples of the challenges. The salary and benefits package within the two-year side letter extension of the existing MOU, that the City and Alhambra Police Dispatch Association (APDA) reached tentative agreement on, shall serve as an important tool in not only retaining existing quality workforce but also attracting candidates. Lastly, the side letter provide d language for 6 4-10 -2 3
the removal of part-time Dispatcher I and II classifications from the list of recognized classifications for the APDA. The APDA agreed to the removal of the part-time classifications, recognizing the greater need to fill the existing full-time vacancies that ha ve existed for years.
Adoption of a Resolution to implement these changes was required.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M23-18 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a Side Letter amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Police Dispatch Association and amending the City of Alhambra Compensation Plan
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA
Noes: NONE
Absent: ANDRADE-STADLER
10. RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND SIDE LETTER AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE ALHAMBRA POLICE OFFICERS ’ ASSOCIATION – F2M23-2, C87-16C, R2M23-19
The City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Alhambra Police Officers ’ Association (APOA) on July 12, 2021. Subsequently, the City Council approved a side letter with APOA amending the original MOU and extending it for an additional two years with certain salary and benefit increases. Since the approval of the first side letter with APOA, it was discovered that due to administrative error, certain previously agreed upon items were inadvertently not included in the first side letter of agreement. The second side letter of agreement amending the existing MOU between the City and APOA serve d to update and clarify changes that the City and APOA previously reached agreement on but neglected to include and memorialize. The second side letter of agreement amending the existing MOU between the City and APOA was consistent with the City ’s Council ’s goals and priorities as it pertain ed to recruiting and retaining quality Police Officers. Adoption of a Resolution to implement these changes was required.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M23-19 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a Second Side Letter amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Police Officers ’ Association and amending the City of Alhambra Compensation Plan
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA
Noes: NONE
Absent: ANDRADE-STADLER
11. CONTRACT EXTENSION: HOMELESS CRISIS HOUSING, STREET OUTREACH, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS – F2M20-41, C2M20-31, M2M23-53 On July 14, 2020, the City Council approved a one-year agreement, with two one-year extensions, with the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) to provide homeless crisis housing, street outreach, and case management services in Alhambra. The current contract for services was set to expire on July 13, 2023; however, L.A. CADA agreed 7 4-10 -2 3
to extend contract term for an additional 5 years at the current rates with an annual CPI not to exceed 3%. In accordance with Alhambra ’s Municipal Code, §3.38.050 and L.A. CADA ’s nominal CPI increases, the extension would be advantageous to the City to maintain current services. L.A. CADA ’s case workers have integrated seamlessly as a part of the City ’s HOME Team and developed an effective partnership with the Alhambra Police Department. Over the past three years, L.A. CADA has successfully engaged with numerous individuals experiencing homeless, assisted with placement into treatment programs or recovery bridge shelters, along with case management, permanent housing referrals, job development, mental health linkage, legal support, and basic necessities such as food, water and clothing.
Therefore, staff recommend ed that the City Council authorize an amendment to the existing agreement to extend the term of the contract for 5 years at the current rates with an annual CPI not to exceed 3%.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. C2M20-31, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) to extend the contract for 5 years at the current rate of $250,000.00 per year, with an annual CPI not to exceed 3%, for day-time service and $176,000 per year, with an annual CPI not to exceed 3%, for night and weekend coverage to provide services as part of the Alhambra Homeless Outreach Mental Evaluation (HOME) Team; authorize d the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-53 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA
Noes: NONE
Absent: ANDRADE-STADLER
12. AWARD CONTRACT: DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE SUSTAINABILITY PLAN – F2M22-64, RFP2M22-21, C2M23-19, M2M23-54
On November 14, 2022, the City Council authorized the circulation of a Request for Proposals (RFP2M22-21) for the development of a Comprehensive Environmental Sustainability Plan (CESP). A total of five (5) proposals for this project were received from qualified consulting firms. On March 16, 2023, an evaluation panel consisting of two City Councilmembers and four City staff members interviewed and rated the firms to determine how each met the essential requirements outlined in the RFP including: Proposal Format and Approach; Understanding of Project Scope; Experience with Similar Work; Qualifications of Staff; and Performance on Previous Projects. After careful consideration, the evaluation panel determined Environmental Science Associates (ESA) best m et the City ’s criteria and overall needs. The estimated completion for the CESP by ESA was 26 months, based primarily on extensive data collection and analysis and community engagement. As part of the process and scope of work, the consultant would review existing conditions and assess vulnerability; develop targets and strategies; conduct outreach (briefings, advisory groups, stakeholder discussions, and community workshops); and provide the plan document, with implementation and measurement support.
Discussion : Councilmember MALONEY thanked those responsible for getting the City funding to complete this project, noted that the selection process was difficult, and expressed his excitement to get the project started.
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Councilmember LEE discussed the importance of taking care of our environment.
Vice Mayor MAZA thanked Councilmember ’s Pérez a nd Maloney for taking on this project and noted he was looking forward to the project starting.
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and the City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Environmental Science Associates (ESA), for the completion of a Comprehensive Environmental Sustainability Plan in an amount not to exceed $667,807; direct ed the Finance Director to appropriate grant revenue and expenditure funds in the amount of $680,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. (M2M23-54 ) Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA
Noes: NONE
Absent: ANDRADE-STADLER
13. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW CONSULTING SERVICES – F2M23-39, RFP2M23-12
Media Portfolio, Inc. has provided professional architectural design review services to the City since May 1999, and has provided additional services related to the administration and staff of the Design Review Board (DRB) since March, 2001. The City ’s current contract with Media Portfolio, Inc. would terminate on June 30, 2023. Staff sought to solicit proposals from qualified firms to serve as a consultant City Architect/Urban Designer providing professional architectural design review services in addition to managing administration and staffing of the City ’s DRB.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consulting City Architect/Urban Designer to provide professional architectural design review consulting services, with proposals due no later than Monday, May 8, 2023.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA
Noes: NONE
Absent: ANDRADE-STADLER
14. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN REVIEW CONSULTING SERVICES – F2M23-39, RFP2M23-13
The City has contracted with Media Portfolio, Inc. to provide professional landscape design review services, specifically to evaluate compliance with State mandated standards for Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) since June 2015. The City ’s current contract with Media Portfolio, Inc. would terminate on June 30, 2023. Staff sought to solicit proposals from qualified firms to serve as a consulting City Landscape Architect providing professional landscape design review services for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and mixed-used projects as well as working with architects, designers and property owners to ensure project compatibility with surrounding areas.
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Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consulting City Landscape Architect to provide professional landscape design review consulting services, with proposals due no later than Monday, May 8, 2023.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA
Noes: NONE
Absent: ANDRADE-STADLER
15. 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 April 10, 2023 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA
Noes: NONE
Absent: ANDRADE-STADLER
16. DEMANDS - F2M23-1
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d as submitted Final Check List (236279 thru 236393) in the amount of $805,933.73 for the period ending January 12, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2,419,646.37 for the week ending January 6, 2023; Final Check List (236394 thru 236395) in the amount of $84,786.00 for the period ending January 17, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $394,885.27 for the week ending January 13, 2023; Final Check List (236018) in the amount of $978.29 for the period ending December 29, 2022; Final Check List (236396) in the amount of $50,000.00 for the period ending January 17, 2023; Final Check List (236397 thru 236538) in the amount of $601,306.32 for the period ending January 19, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2,071,429.55 for the week ending January 20, 2023; and, Final Check List (236539 thru 236678) in the amount of $410,144.84 for the period ending January 26, 2023.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: LEE
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA
Noes: NONE
Absent: ANDRADE-STADLER
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS – F2M2 3 -4
1) Larry GARCIA, 324 S. Almansor St ., representing the Southwest Carpenters, expressed concern with construction tax fraud .
2) Jorge Rivera, 1500 W. Alhambra Rd . #4, representing Healing & Justice Center, discussed the importance of internet access to the community and requested that the Council send a letter to the 10 4-10 -2 3
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors requesting equitable and affordable access to the internet.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M2 3 -7 Councilmember PÉREZ thanked everyone for attending the meeting, requested that the Council sign off on a draft resolution and letter to the U.S. Census Bureau to add an Armenian checkbox in the next census , and expressed support for the Council to draft a letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Hilda Solis requesting equitable and affordable access to the internet.
Councilmember LEE discussed SB 252 and requested an informational presentation at a future Council meeting . Councilmember PÉREZ noted the potential harm the bill could cause for retirees in the CalPERS system. Vice Mayor MAZA expressed support in bringing back the item to a future Council meeting. Councilmember MALONEY expressed support to bring back the item after discussions occur at the legislative level. Councilmember PÉREZ discussed having some of the economic data available from CalPERS prior to the discussion. There was consensus from the Council to bring back the item for discussion at a future Council meeting after the State Senate policy committee discussions.
ADJOURNMENT: At 7 :14 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, April 24 , 202 3 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK