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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
May 8 , 202 3
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6: 1 1 p.m., on Monday, May 8 , 202 3 , the Alhambra City Council met in the Council Chambers of Alhambra City Hall.
PRESENT: LEE , P É REZ , MALONEY , MAZA , ANDRADE-STADLER 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 Public Works & Utilities Ray, Director of Finance Lieu, Director of Parks and Recreation Macias, Director of Library LohGuan, Director of Community Development Ho, Director of Human Resources Ko , Chief of Police Kennedy , Outgoing Chief of Police Fraser
FLAG SALUTE : Led by Mayor Andrade-Stadler
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT : We acknowledge d 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. PROCLAMATION: ASIAN AMERICAN NATIVE HAWAIIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH – F2M23-3
Ratif ied the action of Mayor Andrade-Stadler in proclaiming May 2023 as Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Alhambra.
2. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: CHIEF OF POLICE KELLEY FRASER – F2M23-3 Mayor Andrade-Stadler and the City Council commend ed and thank ed Chief of Police Kelley Fraser for her 2 years of faithful and loyal service leading the Police Department and her contributions to the betterment of the City of Alhambra. Mayor Andrade-Stadler present ed a Certificate of Service plaque to Chief Fraser for her outstanding work for the City.
PRESENTATION
3. UPDATE ON NEW HOUSING LAWS – F2M23-16
City Attorney MONTES delivered a presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk ’s Office. A 2 5-8 -2 3
few years ago, the City Attorney ’s office provided training to the Alhambra Planning Commission concerning roles and responsibilities as well as an update on new housing laws.
That training has been updated and will be presented to the City Council this evening, and then the Planning Commission at an upcoming Planning Commission meeting.
Public Comment:
1) Lewis MCCAMMON, 105 N. Cordova St., provided an overview of AB 2011 and SB 6 and noted a similar presentation would benefit the Planning Commission.
Discussion: Councilmember PÉREZ inquired about what triggers the builders remedy and discussed the housing regulations handed down from the State. City Attorney MONTES responded to questions .
Councilmember MALONEY discussed the importance of balancing the housing mandates from the State and the needs of the community a nd inquired about other cities who have challenged the s tate on housing mandates. City Attorney MONTES provided clarification.
Councilmember MAZA noted that it was important for the community to hear this presentation in public .
Councilmember LEE discussed her frustration with the State on recent housing mandates and encouraged the community to speak to their state legislators and express their concerns.
Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER reiterated the thoughts of her fellow Councilmembers and noted the importance o f local control for housing.
Action Taken: City Council received and filed the informational report.
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 6 -2 6 )
All other items listed under the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item No . 19 , were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion.
4. DIGITAL EQUITY – SUPPORT FOR ACTION – F2M23-7, M2M23-67 At the April 10, 2023 Council meeting, Councilmember Pérez requested bringing forward a letter of support for Digital Equity. Los Angeles County ’s digital divide is rooted in part in widespread underinvestment in broadband infrastructure in low-income communities and communities of color, resulting in limited access to quality internet options with high speeds at reasonable costs. The Digital Equity LA Coalition ’s 2021 findings raised significant red flags about the higher prices many in poorer communities are charged for the same or inferior services, and the implications of those pricing disparities on the effectiveness of current interventions to close the digital divide. Cost was far and away the most consistent reason provided by families without high-speed internet for why they were disconnected.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d a letter of support for Digital Equity, a copy of which letter is on file in the City Clerk ’s Office as File No. F2M23-7 and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part of as though fully set forth herein; and, direct ed staff as deemed appropriate. ( M2M23-67 )
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Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MA ZA
Ayes: PÉREZ , MALONEY, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
5. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: PURCHASE OF CARBON MEDIA FOR THE GROUND WATER TREATMENT PLANT – F2M23-6B, N2M23-49
Staff requests authorization to distribute a Notice Inviting Bids for the purchase of carbon media for the Ground Water Treatment Plant. The Ground Water Treatment Plant as fourteen carbon filters. As part of the treatment process, the filter media must be replaced and/or regenerated once it is exhausted. Specifications have been prepared for this process. Staff has reviewed and approved these specifications, which are 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 carbon media for the Ground Water Treatment Plant with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on June 1, 2023; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
6. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: PURCHASE OF ONE CEMENT MIXER TRUCK – F2M23-6A, N2M23-50
Staff from the Public Works and Utilities Department use vehicles and equipment daily to conduct maintenance on the City ’s infrastructure and provide critical services to the residents of Alhambra. The Cement Mixer truck to be replaced has been in service for over 23 years.
Maintenance and repairs are exceeding the value of the vehicle which has reached the end of its expected useful life. Specifications have been prepared for the purchase of a new truck.
Staff has reviewed and approved the specifications, which are 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 Cement Mixer Truck, with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on May 25, 2023; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
7. NOTICE INVITING BIDS: POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING ROOFING PROJECT – F2M23-43, N2M23-51
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The Police Department building is a 24-hour multi-functional facility located at 211 S. First Street. The building contains offices for administration, field services and support services, locker rooms, lunch and restroom facilities for the public safety staff. The building was constructed in 1994 and has remained largely unchanged. The roof requires repair to maintain the building ’s integrity and prevent further intrusion of the elements.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d staff to circulate a Notice Inviting Bids to prospective contractors for the Police Department Building Roofing Project; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
8. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL SYSTEM CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR WATER AND SEWER – F2M20-54, RFP2M23- 15 The System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA ) system is a vital part of the water and sewer systems for the City that requires constant maintenance and updates in order to keep the City in compliance with state regulations. This RFP would be for a three-year contract for SCADA services.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Professional SCADA Maintenance Services for Water and Sewer with proposals due no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 1, 2023; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
9. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE FY 2023-2024 SB1 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT – F2M23-38, RFP2M23-16 Staff requests that the City Council authorize the distribution of Request for Proposals for Professional Engineering Design Services for Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimate for the FY 2023-2024 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project. Staff is proposing a Street Rehabilitation Project for FY 2023-2024 that includes 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.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d the distribution of Request for Proposals for Professional Engineering Design Services for Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimate for the 5 5-8 -2 3
FY 2023-2024 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project with proposals due no later than 12:00 p.m. on June 12, 2023.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
10. AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON HALSTEAD CIRCLE, HIDALGO AVENUE, AND MAIN STREET – F2M23-30, RFP2M23-8, C2M23-30, M2M23-68 On March 13, 2023, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Professional Engineering Design Services for the Water Main Replacement Project on Halstead Circle, Hidalgo Avenue, and Main Street. Staff reviewed a total of five proposals.
Onward Engineering was selected based on their distinguished qualifications, experience, reputation, responsiveness, availability, and cost.
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 Onward Engineering for Professional Engineering Design Services for the Water Main Replacement Project on Halstead Circle, Hidalgo Avenue, and Main Street in an amount not to exceed $78,913.00; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M23-68 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
11. AWARD CONTRACT: INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE FY 2021-2022 SB1 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT – F2M21-37, RFP2M23-5, C2M23-31, M2M23-69 Staff circulated a Request for Proposals (RFP) to qualified companies for Professional Inspection Services for Construction for the project and received proposals from seven companies. A review committee comprised of Public Works staff reviewed and evaluated all responding proposals. Proposals were evaluated based on completeness of proposals, project understanding and approach, experience of staff, experience and familiarity with state and federal procedures in similar projects, effectiveness of proposed project schedule. The proposal submitted by Z&K Consultants Inc. received the overall highest rating.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Z&K Consultants Inc. for Construction Inspection Services for FY 2021-2022 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $78,888.00; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M23-69 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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12. AWARD CONTRACT: LASERFICHE CLOUD ENTERPRISE CONTENT MANAGEMENT FOR CITY-WIDE DOCUMENT DIGITIZATION PROJECT – F2M23-42, C2M23-29, M2M23- 70 Library Department staff are undertaking a multi-year document digitization and content management project converting the City ’s physical documents into organized digital formats.
This project will enhance the searchability and usability of the City ’s files and create streamlined workflows benefiting both staff and community members. The Laserfiche Cloud enterprise content management system will serve as the primary platform where the digital data and processes will reside. The Library Department has opportunity to piggyback on a National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) contract RFP# 36-22 for document and records management with Compulink Management Center, Inc., doing business as Laserfiche, the developer of the City ’s selected enterprise content management system. Synapse Technologies, Inc., as a Laserfiche authorized solution provider, will provide the City with the necessary software configuration, user training, and backfile document import to ensure successful project implementation. The contract is for a term of 3 years, with an optional renewal of 2 one-year terms. 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 Synapse Technologies, Inc. for the project implementation of the Laserfiche Cloud enterprise content management system in an amount not to exceed $175,200; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M23-70 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
13. AWARD CONTRACT: 2023 USDA SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM – F2M23-25, N2M23-23, C2M23-32, M2M23-71
On February 27, 2023, the City Council approved the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids for the 2023 Summer Food Service Program. On April 20, 2023, the City Clerk received two bids.
The bids received were in the amounts of $88,788 (Unity Meals) and $92,090.40 (School Nutrition Plus). The bid received by Unity Meals is the lowest responsive bid.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Unity Meals in the amount of $88,788 for the 2023 Summer Food Service Program; and, direct ed staff to take the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-71 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
14. AWARD CONTRACT: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE – F2M23-44, C2M23-33, M2M23-72
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The Human Resources Department currently utilizes NEOGOV Insight which is specialized recruitment software that allows for the advertising of job openings, receives and tracks job applications and communicates with city job candidates. This software is owned and maintained by Governmentjobs.com, Inc. (dba “NEOGOV ”). Staff recommends adding two additional modules offered by NEOGOV, an electronic performance evaluation management module and an electronic forms module. By utilizing the same software provider for all three modules, including INSIGHT, the flow of information is streamlined between modules and provides staff with the ease of logging into one software system for all three human resources management modules. NEOGOV is the sole provider of their proprietary software that allows for the efficient exchange of information across all their software modules; thus, in accordance with Alhambra Municipal Code 3.38.050, which allows the City Council to dispense with competitive contracting procedures when its deemed advantageous to do so. Staff recommends award of this contract in order to more effectively and efficiently manage and execute existing human resources management tasks and operations.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Governmentjobs.com, Inc. (dba “NEOGOV ”) in an amount not to exceed $110,000 for Human Resources Management software services for the period of three (3) years, with the option to extend software subscription services if service is satisfactory; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M23-72 ).
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
15. AWARD CONTRACT: COMPUTER SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – F2M23-37, RFP2M23-11, C2M23-34, M2M23-73
On March 27, 2023, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Computer Support Professional Services. Staff received three proposals. A review committee comprised of three Finance staff members evaluated the proposals submitted. Staff reviewed the proposals based on qualifications, experience, references, technical approach, responsiveness, cost, completeness, understanding of project scope and requirements and understanding of the needs of the City. Technology Systems, Inc. was selected as the most responsive firm with the best pricing.
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 Technology Systems, Inc. (TSI) for Computer Support Professional Services in an amount not to exceed $94,650 per year; authorize d the City Manager to execute the three one-year options if services are satisfactory; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-73 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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16. AWARD CONTRACT: VEHICLE TOWING SERVICES FOR THE CITY – F2M23-24, RFP2M23-3, C2M23-35, M2M23-74
On February 12, 2023, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Vehicle Towing Services for the City. A total of one proposal was received by the deadline on March 22, 2023. The project team review and evaluated the proposal submitted by Henry ’s Towing & Recovery Inc. for pricing transparency, references, experience, proposal detail, and fulfilling the RFP requirements and determined it to be in full compliance and conformance with the RFP specifications. The term of the agreement is for four years, with three automatic one-year renewals (unless terminated) for a total of seven years, starting July 1, 2023.
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 Henry ’s Towing & Recovery Inc. to provide Vehicle Towing Services for the City of Alhambra; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-74 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
17. ACCEPTANCE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH JUSTICE INTERVENTION SERVICE GRANT – F2M22-18, M2M23-75
On March 14, 2022, the City Council accepted $245,659 from the Behavioral Health Justice Intervention Services Project. Staff have utilized the grant in an effort to increase community awareness of the Homeless Outreach Mental Evaluation (HOME) Team which is comprised of Alhambra Police Officers, The City ’s homeless outreach service provider (L.A. CADA) and a Department of Mental Health liaison. Additional funds were made available increasing the grant amount from $245,659 to $308,972 and extending the performance period to June 30, 2023. Additional grant funds will be used to purchase electric bicycles for bike patrol, hygiene kits, community engagement, equipment and to extend the L.A. CADA homeless outreach specialist on nights and weekends.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council accept ed an additional $63,313 from the Behavioral Health Justice Intervention Services (BHJIS) Project; appropriate d revenue and expenditure funds in the amount of $63,313; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M23-75 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
18. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE POLCE DEPARTMENT – F2M21-34, RFP2M21-8, C2M21-28, M2M23-76
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On July 1, 2021 the City entered into a contract for Professional Information Technology and Support Services with SDI Presence LLC (SDI) for a term of three years with two one-year extensions. Due to the increase of cybersecurity attacks among local agencies, the Police Department requires additional services to better protect network systems from attacks and vulnerability including cloud backup, delivery and recovery; spam filter and cybersecurity software. SDI is currently the Police Department ’s contractor for professional information technology services and has been providing consistently reliable and satisfactory services to the Police Department since 2012. SDI has a clear understanding of the Police Department ’s current needs and has extensive knowledge and experience with the Department of Justice ’s and Federal Bureau of Investigation ’s policies and procedures that public safety must follow.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d the City Manager to execute an amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the agreement (C2M21-28) with SDI Presence LLC (previously Scientia Consulting Group Inc.) to include additional informational technology support hours, cloud backup, spam filter and cybersecurity services increasing the contract amount to not exceed $200,000 annually; authorize d the City Manager to execute any additional documentation to extend the amendment subject to satisfactory firm performance and future budget allocations for two one-year extensions; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-76 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
19. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND CITY OF LOS ANGELES LAND RELINQUISHMENT AT THE I-710 STUB TO CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES (CSULA) – F2M19-32, M2M23-77 City Manager BINNQUIST delivered a staff report. The City of Alhambra has been conducting outreach regarding “Advancing Alhambra ” and/or mobility improvements throughout Alhambra to reduce traffic and congestion issues, pursuant to Measure R Funds allocated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. From “Advancing Alhambra, ” improvements have been studied at the Fremont, Atlantic, and Garfield on and off-ramps and at the I-710 Stub (converting the Stub ’s 6-lane freeway to a 4-lane arterial). On March 29, 2023, staff met with CSULA to provide an update regarding the I-710 Stub arterial concept.
At the conclusion of this meeting, CSULA expressed strong interest in retaining its land use agreement for property located just north of the I-710 Stub. While the City of Alhambra has no ownership in the land currently leased by the University, the City ’s proposed improvements at the I-710 Stub have no conflict with CSULA ’s use of the property. To help support the University ’s long-term interests while the City moves forward with Caltrans on the Stub ’s arterial improvements, and while the I-710 project goes through a relinquishment process with Caltrans, a letter of support to the State of California Caltrans and the City of Los Angeles is recommended to ultimately aid relinquishment to CSULA.
Public Comment:
1) Barbara MESSINA expressed concern with the City of Los Angeles ’ involvement in the I- 710 stub .
Public Comment via email:
1) Efren MORENO JR. , via email, expressed concern with the proposed car-centric transportation projects in the City.
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Discussion : Vice Mayor MAZA thanked City staff for their work on the item and expressed hope that the letter of support will make a difference.
Councilmember MALONEY noted the importance of the proposed letter and stated this will ultimately help reduce the amount of vehicles cutting through the City.
Councilmember PÉREZ noted that she had requested a representative from Cal State LA be in attendance at the meeting but they were not able to attend, noted that she is generally supportive of this item but preferred that a representative from Cal State LA be in attendance.
Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER read language from the proposed letter.
Action Taken: City Council approve d a letter of support for land relinquishment by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the City of Los Angeles for property located just north o f the I-710 Stub to the California State University Los Angeles (CSULA). (M2M23-77 )
Vote: Moved: LEE Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
20. 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 May 8, 2023 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
21. DEMANDS - F2M23-1
City Council approve as submitted Final Check List (236679 thru 236843) in the amount of $39,898.92 for the period ending February 1, 2023; Final Check List (237349 thru 237500) in the amount of $970,039.78 for the period ending March 2, 2023; Final Check List (237501 thru 237666) in the amount of $60,258.92 for the period ending March 2, 2023; Final Check List (237667 thru 237850) in the amount of $854,225.50 for the period ending March 9, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $10,996,713.54 for the week ending March 3, 2023; and, Final Check List (237851 thru 237986) in the amount of $547,390.75 for the period ending March 16, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $768,215.00 for the week ending March 10, 2023.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council adopt ed the 2023 Strategic Plan and direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M23-65 ) 11 5-8 -2 3
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, MAZA, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS – F2M2 3 -4
Public Comments:
1) Barbara MESSINA discussed an upcoming event with Soroptimist Alhambra.
The following individuals spoke against the proposed Advancing Alhambra plan:
1) Connie HO, Alhambra 91803
2) Eden LONGORIA , Edgewood Dr .
3) JeShow YAN, 8591 Florentina Ave
4) Machiko YASUDA, 3333 Villa Grove Dr. , Altadena
5) Ken TANG, 16 Champion Place
6) Quincy SURASMITH , via Zoom
7) Eddie SUN, via Zoom
8) Jean PARK, via Zoom
9) Luz REYES, via Zoom
10) Melissa CH EA , via Zoom
11) Stephanie BARKER, via Zoom
Public Comment via email and on file in the City Clerk ’s office:
The following individuals opposed the project at the Fremont Ave. offramp:
1) Eva LAY
2) Lyna VUONG
3) Heng Lam FOONG
4) Leslie TO
5) Bin LEE
6) Machiko YASUD
7) Casey LAW
8) Clarissa CHOY
9) Chris LAO
10) Nashrah AHMED
11) Michael NGO
12) Kanica PHOK
13) Paris Patterson-GARNER
14) Hannah LOCOP
15) Caitlin WHITE
16) Nina DINH
17) Jennifer H
18) Kelena KLIPPEL
19) Bernie SALE
20) Linda HUYNH
21) Max GONZELEZ
22) Madeline ARTEGA
23) Barbara NGAI
24) Linda LINDA
25) Judith BAKENHUS
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26) Gianna
27) Emily PHAM
28) Brianna DAU
29) Ashley YU
30) Amy WANG
31) Kristoffer MILLER
32) Francesca LAFAYTETTE
33) Melissa CHEA
34) David CHEA
35) Crystal LUONG
36) Lisa CHEA
37) Diane VELEZ
38) Madelyn CHEA
39) Jenna COBB
40) Donson LIU
41) David FENN
42) Emily NG
43) Sophia LIN
44) Kaitlyn LUU
45) Tara KWAN
46) Khiem BANH
47) Jacqueline CORDOVA
48) Luz REYES
49) Lee SPENCER
50) Amy FUNG
51) Sophia LIN
52) Carina GREGORIO
53) Jean P
54) Chung HENRY
55) Carolyn GOMEZ
56) Kevin CORTES
57) Esther TAM
58) Andrew YIP
59) Ranko FUKUDA
60) Nicolas OROZCO-VALDIVIA
61) Amy WONG,
62) Tjen ERWAN
63) Leigh PHAN
The following individuals expressed concern with renovation eviction notices:
1) Jorge RIVERA, 1500 W. Alhambra
2) Julia A. CRUZ, 701 S. Almansor St., Apt. #3
3) Daivd BO
4) ND , Alhambra Tenants Union
5) Jordan EPSTEIN, 1604 Pyerces Dr., Alhambra Tenants Union 6) Lewis MCCAMMON, 105 N. Cordova St.
7) Allison HENRY, via Zoom, San Gariel Valley Tenants Alliance COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – F2M2 3 -7 Councilmember PÉREZ discussed the need for a just cause eviction notice urge ncy ordinance . There was a consensus amongst the Council to bring back an urgency ordinance to the next Council meeting. 13 5-8 -2 3
Councilmember PÉREZ requested that Code Enforcement look at the situation happening at 701 S.
Almansor Court , noted that she d id not support freeway widening, freeway expansion, and tearing down housing to expand freeways. She inquired about the funding and timeline for the active transportation plan . City Manager BINNQUIST provided clarification.
Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER discussed the housing rights assistance that the City provides to the community, inquired about the City ’s eviction moratorium during the pandemic vs. the urgency ordinance being discussed. City Attorney MONTES provided clarification.
Councilmember MALONEY discussed the proposed projects related to the SR-710 , no ted that the City is very early in the process , and encouraged the community to stay engaged on the project , discussed an upcoming event at the Lai Lai Ballroom to commemorate the recent Monterey Park shooting and requested that the City waive permit fees and costs for public safety personnel for the event. There was a consensus amongst the Council to waive the permit fees and public safety personnel costs for the event.
Vice Mayor MAZA discussed the proposed projects related to Advancing Alhambra and thanked those who spoke at the meeting and expressed support to pass an urgency ordinance for just cause evictions .
Councilmember LEE discussed the lengthy recovery timeline who victims of the Monterey Park shooting, noted that she did not want the City to rush into the proposed transportation projects under Advancing Alhambra and encouraged the community to stay involved, wished the City a happy Cinco De Mayo holiday, and highlighted upcoming events of the Alhambra Downtown Association.
Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER discussed an upcoming Tenant Protection Summit by the Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs at UCLA , discussed the funding for the Bike & Pedestrian Safety Plan, requested to bring back an item for discussion pertaining to the amount of dogs residents can own in the City . There was a consensus amongst the Council to bring back an item at a future meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: At 9: 27 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, May 22, 202 3 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK