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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
July 24 , 202 3
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6: 1 9 p.m., on Monday, July 24 , 202 3 , the Alhambra City Council met in the Council Chambers of Alhambra City Hall.
PRESENT: LEE, MAZA, MALONEY, P É REZ, ANDRADE-STADLER
ABSENT:
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 Kennedy , Director of Human Resources K o
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.
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 : By motion, determine d that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read, and waive d further reading.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
CEREMONIALS
1. COMMENDATIONS: EAST ALHAMBRA LITTLE LEAGUE DISTRICT 18 6-8 YEARS OLD ALL-STAR TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS –– F2M23-3
Mayor Andrade-Stadler and the Alhambra City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Alhambra, congratulated and commended the East Alhambra Little League District 18 Team for their victory in the 6-8 years old All-Star Tournament. This amazing team ’s victory was the first Minor League All-Star Tournament Championship for East Alhambra Little League (EALL) since it started in 2012 and the first championship for any team under 12 based at Almansor Park in 2 7-24 -2 3
the Minor Division since its founding in 1958. The East Alhambra Little League District 18 players are to be commended for demonstrating their ability to work together in a spirit of commitment, dedication and hard work and for winning the All-Star Tournament! District 18 6-8 Year Olds All-Star Tournament Championship Team Isaiah Barrientes
Ralphie Hernandez III
Danny Macias III
Mason Guzman
Omar Jamies
Elijah Chavarria
Joey De La Torre
Sebastian Jimenez
Noah Aguirre
Weston Viliamu
Roberto Prieto
Koji Maloney
Manager Ralph Hernandez
Coach Danny Macias Jr.
Coach Joey De La Torre
Coach Ish Chavarria
2. COMMENDATIONS: EAST ALHAMBRA SOFTBALL DISTRICT 18 8-10 YEARS OLD ALL-STAR TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS –– F2M23-3
Mayor Andrade-Stadler and the Alhambra City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Alhambra, congratulate d and commend ed the East Alhambra Softball District 18 Team for their victory in the 8-10 years old All-Star Tournament. The team also went on to place 3 rd in the State Championship! The East Alhambra District 18 Softball players are to be commended for demonstrating their ability to work together in a spirit of commitment, dedication and hard work and for winning the All-Star Tournament!
District 18 Softball 8-10 Years Old All-Star Tournament Championship Team Gianna Aguirre
Marissa Alvarez
Aubree Basurto
Anika Cartagena
Lynette “ Chica ” Macias
Maxine Macias
Gabby Lopez
Janine Larez
Natalie Quinonez
Jaylee Rodriguez
Victoria Vazquez
Joplyn Lesinksi
Brooklyn Lovelis
Coach Danny Macias Sr.
Coach Danny Macias Jr.
Coach Joleen Macias
Coach Francine Macias
Team Mom Jessica Aguirre
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3. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: PRINCIPAL PLANNER PAUL LAM – F2M23-3 Mayor Andrade-Stadler and the City Council commend ed and thank ed Principal Planner Paul Lam for his 34 years of faithful and loyal service to the Community Development Department and the City of Alhambra. Mayor Andrade-Stadler present ed a Certificate of Service plaque to Mr. Lam for his outstanding work for the City.
PRESENTATIONS
4. UPDATE FROM THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT – F2M4-46
Mr. Jason Farned , District Manager for the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District, presented to the City Council an update on mosquitos in Alhambra, tips for preventing mosquito-borne disease outbreaks and vector control work taking place in the City of Alhambra.
Discussion: Councilmember LEE thanked Mr. Farned for the presentation and for the tips preventing mosquitoes from breeding.
Councilmember MALONEY recommended the use of a rain barrel to help prevent standing water.
Councilmember PÉREZ discussed the continued use and distribution of mosquito education material at City and Community events.
Action Taken: City Council received and filed this informational report.
5. CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE, ENACTED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858, PLACING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON
THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS OR ENTITLEMENTS FOR ANY SELF-STORAGE PROJECT IN THE CITY – F2M23-7, O2M23-4816
City Attorney MONTES delivered a staff report. At the June 26, 2023 City Council meeting, the City Council gave direction to agendize consideration of a moratorium ordinance that would prohibit the approval of self-storage facilities in the City. Government Code section 65858 allows for adoption by urgency ordinance of temporary zoning restrictions to preserve the health, safety and welfare of residents while more permanent regulation is being developed.
Per that code section, the initial temporary restriction lasts no longer than 45 days. The extension of the 45-day ordinance and subsequent extensions require a public hearing. During the effective period of an interim zoning ordinance, the City cannot approve projects that violate the ordinance, although the City is still required to process applications during the period of the ordinance. The proposed ordinance will preserve the status quo and enable City staff to further study the need for and impact from self-storage businesses and allow the staff to return to the Council with options for additional regulation of such businesses. Staff is also seeking direction from the City Council on language in the proposed draft ordinance; specifically, as to whether or not to exempt the two completed applications for new self-storage facilities from the scope of the ordinance.
Public Comment:
The following individual expressed their opposition to the proposed ordinance:
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1) Chris Callahan, Johnson Development Associates
2) Alex De G ood, Johnson Development Associates
3) Edward Casey, 333 S. Hope Street, Los Angeles
4) John Laray , Ray Self Storage
5) Bert Ng , 203 S. Cordova St ., stated the City did not need any additional self-storage buildings and expressed support for the proposed ordinance. 6) Jennifer Ng , S. Cordova St., expressed support for the proposed ordinance. 7) Lewis Mc C ammon , 105 N. Cordova St., discussed several types of businesses that tend to repeat themselves in the City and suggested taking a step back and reexamining what types of businesses are being approved .
Public Comment via Email:
The following emailed public comments expressed their opposition to the proposed ordinance:
1) Chris Callahan, Johnson Development Associates
2) Markie Nevill, three6ixty
3) Alex De G ood , Cox Castle
Discussion: Councilmember MALONEY noted that Alhambra is a small town that is completely built out , discussed the City ’s housing needs , stated that self-storage businesses do not bring in sales tax or e mploy many individuals , and expressed support for the moratorium.
Councilmember PÉREZ noted that this ordinance is about being thoughtful on how the Council designs the City and expressed concern with repeat businesses in the City .
Vice Mayor MAZA discussed the need to give the community different economic development opportunities in the City and noted that the two pending projects for self-storage businesses should be exempt from the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember LEE noted that the City has limited vacant land left and needs to be thoughtful of what is approved to fill those spaces, discussed the progress of the two pending self-storage projec ts , and noted that the City should stand by the approval for those projects.
Councilmember MALONEY inquired about the pending projects for self-storag e and if the proposed project land is contaminated. Director of Community Development HO responded to questions.
Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER expressed concerns with the number of repeat businesses in the City and businesses located on contaminated land, expressed support for the moratorium but noted that the City should follow through with businesses that have already started the process for self-storage businesses in the City.
Councilmember PÉREZ inquired if staff could begin updating the zoning code while this moratorium is in place to not allow self-storage facilities in areas that are not contaminated.
City Attorney MONTES responded to questions.
Action Taken: City Council:
1. Found that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") as set forth in the attached Urgency Ordinance; and, 5 7-24 -2 3
2. Provided direction to exempt pending applications for self-storage and then adopted by a 4/5 vote:
Ordinance No. O2M23-4816: An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, enacted pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858, placing a temporary moratorium on the issuance of permits or entitlements for any self-storage project in the City T his ordinance went into effect immediately for a period of 3 5 days, and a public hearing would be scheduled for the Council ’s August 28, 2023 meeting to consider whether or not to extend the term of the ordinance.
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. PROPOSED WATER RATE INCREASE AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION R2M23-40 – F2M23-50, R2M23-40
Director of Public Works & Utilities RAY delivered a staff report. This is the time and place set by Notice for the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider a proposed water rate increase and adoption of Resolution No. R2M23-40. On May 22, 2023 City Council was presented with the Water Rate Study 2023. To ensure that the City can properly fund the operation and management of its water system, the City engaged Robert D. Niehaus Inc to evaluate the City ’s water system revenue needs and calculate a water rate structure that proportionally recovers water service costs from its customers. The Water Rate Study 2023 evaluated the City ’s increased costs of service and assessed the adequacy of its existing revenues in order to calculate rates to proportionally recover the City ’s cost of service from each customer level. Water rates have not been increased since 2013. The majority of the City ’s customers (86 percent) have 5/8 ” or 1 ” meters. The median use for all retail customers is 9.5 hundred cubic feet (hcf ) per month, or 19 hcf per billing period. Under the new rate schedule, in the first year, customers with a 5/8 ” meter who use the median amount of water will see an increase of $5.32 per month, or $10.63 per billing period. Customers using the median amount of water with a 1 ” meter will see a $3.33 per month increase, or $7.65 per billing period.
In accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218), notices of this public hearing were mailed to every customer and property owner in order to allow the community to submit formal protests and/or offer testimony on the proposed water rate increase. If a majority of the customers subject to the water rate submit written protests to the proposed charges, the Council cannot adopt the resolution, per the requirements of Proposition 218. A total of 14,164 notices of the Proposed Increase of Water Rates, printed in English, Spanish, and Chinese, were mailed to water system customers. The notice was also posted on the City ’s website, and made available at City Hall and the Customer Service Center. Thus far, 27 letters of protest have been received. Copies of all letters of protest are on file at the City Clerk ’s Office.
Opened Public Hearing: Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER opened the public hearing .
Public Comment:
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The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposed water rate increase:
1) Angela Lou
2) Susan Sa u nders
3) Lewis Mc C ammon
4) Bert N g
5) Michelle
6) Sharon
7) Jennifer
8) Denise Chow
Closed Public Hearing: After receiving public testimony, Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER closed the public hearing .
Discussion: Councilmember PÉREZ inquired what water funds are used for, when the last time the City increased the water rates, and the availability of the water rate study to the public .
City Manager BINNQUIST responded to questions .
Councilmember PÉREZ inquired about the City ’s water rates compared to other surrounding communities and discussed the impacts to low-income and fix ed -income rate payers . Anthony Elowsky, RDN, responded to questions.
Councilmember MALONEY noted that the water fund is to ensure that the City has a safe and secure water supply and noted that an increase of the rates is necessary.
Councilmember LEE discussed the City ’s costs to maintain the City ’s water infrastructure and Director of Public Works and Utilities RAY responded to questions.
Vice Mayor MAZA discussed the potential deficit of the water fund and the rising costs overall and noted that an increase is necessary right now.
Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER thanked staff for their work on the water rebate program and discussed the importance of a safe water supply and maintaining the City ’s water infrastructure.
Action Taken: T he City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M23-40 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra fixing the rates for water service effective July 25, 2023 relating to the adoption of an increase in water rates; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 7 -3 5 )
All other items listed under the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item No . 8, 14, 18, 21, 28, 29, 30, and 3 4 were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion.
7. AMENDED PLAN FOR USE OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 RELIEF FUNDS – F2M21-67, M2M23-114
The City Council last amended the City ’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Plan to add three 7 7-24 -2 3
projects to the approved listing. The projects included the purchase of cardiac defibrillators, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) battery backup system, and funding for Almansor Court Improvements. City staff have been actively working on the approved list of ARPA projects.
Cost savings from completed projects, closure of projects that had not begun, and alternative grant funding sources are used to fund active projects that require additional funding due to price increases. Staff is requesting to add one new project to the Amended ARPA Plan and transfer funding to the Premium Pay category. Staff is requesting the City Council approve an appropriation from ARPA to fund these projects: 1) The Parks & Recreation Department is requesting to reallocate ARPA funds in the amount of $430,000 to repair and resurface pool decks to comply with health and safety codes.; 2) The City is proposing to transfer funding for the dog park from the Government Services category to Negative Economic Impacts category for reporting purposes. The funding is still available for the dog park.; and, 3) The City is proposing to reallocate projects that had not begun from the Public Health category to the Premium Pay category in the amount of $1,200,000 to provide premium pay benefit to essential workers.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council, by one motion, approve d the amended American Rescue Plan Funds (ARPA) plan as outlined in the Director of Finance ’s July 24, 2023 report; authorize d the Finance Director to amend the ARPA budget for all approved ARPA funds and utilize savings to offset overages within current or backup ARPA projects; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M23-114 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
8. AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
GREEN STREET DEMONSTRATION STORMWATER CAPTURE PROJECT ON MAIN STREET – F2M23-56, RFP2M23-21
The proposed Green Street Demonstration Stormwater Capture Project is identified as a priority concept in the City ’s Stormwater Master Plan. The Project is a first of its kind within the City of Alhambra and will provide multiple benefits to the neighborhood and the surrounding environment while also reducing stormwater runoff volumes and pollutant loads to receiving waters. The Project will also beautify Main Street; comply with water quality regulations; enhance open space, include California native drought tolerant plantings and habitat; and demonstrate to the public the benefits of green infrastructure.
Public Comment: None
Discussion : Councilmember MALONEY stated he wanted to ensure that the RFP not preclude the possibility of a bike lane.
Action Taken: City Council authorize d the distribution of a Request for Proposals to qualified firms for Professional Engineering Design Services for the Green Street Demonstration Stormwater Capture Project on Main Street; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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9. AWARD CONTRACT: WELL NO. 12 PUMP REPLACEMENT – F2M23-57, C2M23-56, M2M23-115
Well No. 12 is a critical producer of potable water for the City. The well produces approximately 500 gallons per minute; production that is vital to maintaining an adequate water supply for the City. In December of 2022, Well No.12 experienced a shaft issue that required the pump to be pulled out of the ground. Staff solicited bids from qualified vendors, with only two responding. Tri County Pump was the low bid to pull and inspect the pump. The pump that was pulled is 14 years old; upon inspection it was determined the pump, shaft, and column piping need to be replaced.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Tri County Pump for the Well No. 12 Pump Replacement in an amount not to exceed $103,663.80; direct ed the Finance Director to carry over the remaining $142,282.00 balance of account 401.80.8884.90837 from Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-115 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
10. AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE FY 2023-2024 SB1 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT – F2M23-38, RFP2M23-16, C2M23-57, M2M23-116
On May 8, 2023, the City Council authorized staff to circulate a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Engineering Design Service for the FY 2023-2024 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project. Staff circulated a RFP and received proposals from five companies. Staff reviewed and evaluated the responding proposals and found the proposal submitted by NCE conforms to the RFP and received the highest rating. This contract is for the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the FY 2023-2024 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project.
Once the plans are complete, a request for Notice Inviting Bids for the construction phase of the project will be presented to City Council for consideration.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to NCE in the amount of $264,430.00 for the Professional Engineering Design Services for Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimate for the FY 2023-2024 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-116 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NON E
11. AWARD CONTRACT: EMERGENCY PUMP REPAIR AT WELL NO. 13 – F2M23-58, C2M23-58, M2M23-117
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Well No. 13 is a non-potable water production well, located at the corner of New and Adams.
It pumps water directly to the lake at Almansor Park Golf Course to supply water for irrigation of the golf course. The well produces approximately 800 gallons per minute of non-potable water, thus allowing the City to reserve our potable water supply. After the pump at Well No. 13 failed, staff contacted General Pump Company, who was available to pull the pump immediately. The pump is over 15 years old and after it was removed by General Pump Company, an inspection revealed the pump had failed due to bearing wear. Since the pump will now need to be completely replaced, it is cost effective to redesign the pump to reduce power consumption for a more economical and efficient operation.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to General Pump Company for the Emergency Pump Repair at Well No.13 in an amount not to exceed $ $122,829.13; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-117 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
12. RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT ON CITY ’S BEHALF CALTRANS HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS – F2M23-18, R2M23- 35 The City of Alhambra has been notified the Installation of Pedestrian Countdown Signal Head Systems Project submitted under HSIP has been approved in the amount of $876,000. The Federal Funds for the Project will be distributed through the California Department of Transportation and Los Angeles County MTA. The contract documents require the City Council to adopt a resolution designating an official to execute the agreements and supporting documents. Staff is recommending the City Council designate the City Manager.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M23-35 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council authorizing the City Manager to act on behalf of the City of Alhambra with respect to the CALTRANS Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) administered through the California Department of Transportation and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) ; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
13. CONFIRMATION OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2024 GOLDEN STREETS MISSION TO MISSION CICLOVIA EVENT – F2M23-16, M2M23-118 The City has been an active participant in 626 Golden Streets event. To ensure the City ’s involvement in the new cycle in 2024, the SGVCOG requested a letter of grant support by 10 7-24 -2 3
August 18, 2023. The letter indicates that if the grant application for a 626 Golden Streets is awarded, the City will support the event ’s implementation. It is unclear, however, how much funding will be available from the grant source. In the event the City ’s costs exceed the grant funds available, the City is expected to be responsible for the difference of its share of the event costs. Once events are awarded and scheduled, the partner cities will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the SGVCOG to memorialize the partnership and to establish the budget allocated to the cities. The anticipated expenses to participate in the next 626 Golden Streets in 2024 is approximately $40,000 with potentially $25,000 to $32,000 available in reimbursement, depending on the grant received by the SGVCOG. Staff will submit these estimates to the SGVCOG, as requested, to assist in their development of the grant proposal.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council confirm ed the City ’s intent to participate in the 626 Golden Streets Mission to Mission Ciclovia event; authorize d the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the cities and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments to share resources and host the event, if grant funds are received; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M23-118 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
14. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE – F2M23-35
The 2023 Strategic Plan contains six Goals, defined: Goal 1: Enhance Public Safety; Goal 2:
Improve Infrastructure and Mobility; Goal 3: Create a Strong Financial Base and Strong Economic Base (Economic Development); Goal 4: Enhance Transparency and Open Governance; Goal 5: Promote Sustainability; and, Goal 6: Improve Housing Opportunities.
Staff is now and will continue to present quarterly updates to the Council and will diligently work through Strategic Plan goals and individual items to enable important progress.
Public Comment:
1) Lewis Mc C ammon, 105 Cordova St., discussed the goals to increase housing opportunities in the City, discussed building affordable housing on religious sites, and discussed the expiring covenants and noted the City needs to be proactive in this area.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council receive d and file d the Alhambra Strategic Plan update.
15. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNSELING TEAM INTERNATIONAL – F2M23-59, C2M23-59, M2M23-119
Staff requests that the City Council approve a 5-year contract with The Counseling Team International. The Police Department has been partnering with The Counseling Team International to provide counseling, training, critical incident intervention and support to Police Department employees, with the current contract expiring June 30, 2023. The new contract will be a five-year term from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028. The billing rates are subject 11 7-24 -2 3
to change on July 1 of each year pursuant to any cost adjustments, not to exceed 5% annually.
The total amount for the first fiscal year for these services is $84,200.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, with The Counseling Team International in an amount up to $465,258 for counseling, training, critical incident intervention, psychological testing and support for a five-year period; authorize d the Chief of Police to execute the agreement and authorize rates each fiscal year; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-119 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
16. AWARD CONTRACT & APPROPRIATE FUNDS: UNINTERRUPTABLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS – F2M23-48, RFP2M23-14, C2M23-60, M2M23-120
On May 22, 2023, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for uninterruptable power supply systems. On June 28, 2023, the City received one proposal.
Staff evaluated and ranked the proposal in accordance with the criteria statement in the RFP.
The proposal received from Total Concept Sales met the requirements based on quality and completeness of submitted proposal, understanding of the project objectives and system requirements, project approach, project timeline, implementation, and training plan, fee proposal/proposed cost, support and services, qualifications and experience with similar types of efforts and professional references. Services include installation of equipment, upgrading electrical wiring, preventative maintenance for a 5-year period and administration of upgrades.
The project will replace the emergency rental of an existing UPS unit and replace one that is beyond its useful life.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Total Concept Sales in an amount up to $201,898.08 for the purchase and installation of two uninterruptable power supply (UPS) systems for the Police Department; appropriate d additional funds to enable the contract; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-120 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
17. AWARD CONTRACT & APPROPRIATE FUNDS: LEASE OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION (ALPR) CAMERAS – F2M23-60, C2M23-61, M2M23-121 The City currently has 15 ALPR cameras placed in strategic areas around Alhambra to assist in solving and reducing crime. These cameras are built by FLOCK Safety, a public safety technology company that helps neighborhoods, communities and law enforcement work together to fight crime. The implementation of an additional proposed 35 cameras would vastly improve the Police Department ’s ability to identify suspect vehicles entering/exiting Alhambra, 12 7-24 -2 3
as well as vehicles associated with missing/endangered persons. FLOCK Safety has provided a bid for 50 cameras costing $131,750 in the first year and $125,00 each year thereafter. Sole source purchase is allowable under Alhambra Municipal Code Section 3.36.080(B)(2).
Public Comment via Email :
1) Cliff Bender , via email, expressed concern with the potential utilization of the cameras by some California agencies in providing location information to agencies in other states to aid in their prosecution of persons for activities regarded as a crime in their home state but not in California.
City Manager BINNQUIST briefly responded to the comment and noted that data was not being shared out of state.
Discussion : Councilmember MALONEY inquired if there was a scenario where the City would share data out of the state. City Attorney MONTES noted that there was recent legislation that would prohibit it.
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to FLOCK Safety in the amount of $631,750 for 50 fixed location Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras, for a five-year lease; appropriate d additional funds to enable the contract; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-121 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: M ALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
18. RESOLUTION: MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY RENEWAL AND ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT – F2M22-41, O2M22-4803, R2M23-41 On April 25, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. O2M22-4803 approving a Military Equipment Use Policy ( “Policy ”) pursuant to Assembly Bill 481 ( “AB 481 ”). In accordance with the legislation and the Policy, a military equipment report must be submitted to the City Council annually for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use. Staff reviewed Department records and determined there were no complaints or concerns reported on the use of the equipment in 2022. An internal audit was also conducted and determined there were no violations of the military equipment use policy.
Discussion : Councilmember LEE inquired if all of the City ’s military equipment is housed in the Police Department , inquired if there is a log of the dates and times of use for the equipment, inquired who determines when it is necessary to utilize the equipment , discussed specific equipment and what they are utilized for , and noted that the public should be notified when drones are being utilized in the community . Police Chief KENNEDY responded to questions.
Councilmember PÉREZ noted that drone usage is generally common these days, inquired if the drone usage by the Police Department is logged and if the voice capabilities on drones are utilized , and inquired if the log of drone usage can be shared with the City Council. Police Chief KENNEDY and City Manager BINNQUIST responded to questions.
Councilmember LEE requested that protocols of the drone be shared with the Council and inquired how and why drones are flown . Police Chief KENNEDY responded to questions. 13 7-24 -2 3
Action Taken: City Council review ed Ordinance No. O2M22-4803, the AB 481 annual report and the updated Policy 706 and adopt ed Resolution No. R2M23-41 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra pursuant to Government Code Section 7071 renewing Ordinance No. O2M22-4803 implementing AB 481, and approving the Alhambra Police Department ’s Military Equipment Use Policy 706 and finding that the Annual Military Equipment Report complies with the standards of approval set forth in Government Code Section 7071(d)
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MA LONEY
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
19. AWARD CONTRACT: ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) FINANCIAL SOFTWARE AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES – F2M23-21, RFP2M23-1, C2M23-62, M2M23-122
The City ’s ERP system serves as the primary software platform for Finance, Human Resources, and all other core transactions. The current system, Tyler Eden, was implemented in Fiscal Year 2008-09 and has exceeded its 10-year lifespan. On January 9, 2023, the City Council authorized the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) soliciting a new ERP system and implementation services. Three vendors responded to the RFP providing pricing for a Software-as-a Service solution, which is hosted centrally with the vendor and licensed on a subscription basis. The City requested from all three vendors on-premise pricing, which is an ERP system housed at City Hall and managed by the City ’s Information Technology staff.
Two of three vendors responded. Three staff members evaluated and ranked the responding consultants in accordance with the criteria stated in the Request for Proposal. The proposal received from Tyler Technologies was ranked highest based on the evaluation criteria stated in the Request for Proposal.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Tyler Technologies in the amount not to exceed $1,210,000 to acquire and implement a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system; direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize City Council ’s action; and, authorize d the City Manager to execute the annual support agreements. ( M2M23-122 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
20. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: COPIER/PRINTER LEASE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT – F2M18-6B, C2M18-32, M2M23-123
On June 25, 2018, the City Council awarded a contract to image IV for the copier/printers network lease including maintenance service. Image IV provides an outstanding level of service and equipment. The contract is due to expire on August 13, 2023. Image IV has agreed to continue their services at the same rate of $813.63/month with a not to exceed one (1) percent annual increase. They also offered their piggy back proposal onto an existing contract of a government entity for a new five-year contract at the rate of $1,077.34/month for a comparable equipment, therefore the current rate is more advantageous to the City. The Fire 14 7-24 -2 3
Department would like to continue to work with Image IV. Pursuant to the City ’s Municipal Code, 3.36.080 (E), which specifies the City Council may, by majority vote, waive the purchasing procedures to fit a specific purchase. In this case, the contract extension provides significant savings to the city. Therefore, staff recommends the City Council award the three- year contract extension and waive the bid process.
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 with Image IV System for the copier/printers network lease in the amount of $813.63/month with a not to exceed 1% annual increase, for an additional three-year term; authorize the Fire Chief to execute the necessary documents; authorize d additional appropriations to satisfy upcoming fiscal year budget expenditures related to this contract; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-123 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
21. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE NET TOLL REVENUE REINVESTMENT GRANT PROGRAM – F2M23-18, R2M23-42 On August 7, 2023, applications will be due for the Net Toll Revenue Reinvestment Grant Program, a competitive grant program which provides funding for projects to increase mobility through a series of integrated strategies (transit operations, transportation demand management, transportation systems management, active transportation, and capital investments) in the I-10 and I-110 corridors. The funding comes from the generation of net toll revenues from the Metro ExpressLanes . The City ’s Bike and Pedestrian Plan is currently under development via the consultant, Alta Planning. As a result of ongoing planning efforts and the availability of this funding opportunity, the consultant has identified potential improvement projects, which are supported by preliminary research and data and will be inherent in the City ’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan document, and which are eligible for the Net Toll Revenue Reinvestment Grant Program. While the City Council has yet to adopt the Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan, these are projects consistent with the basic framework or bike network being developed under the Plan. Pursuant to policies and procedures for the Net Toll Revenue Reinvestment Grant Program, LACMTA requires an official resolution by the City Council which demonstrates community support and provides authority to proceed with the application and receipt of grant funds.
Public Comment via Zoom :
1) J e-Shaw Yang , via Zoom, expressed support for the additional multi-modal projects and suggested utilizing class 1 or 2 bike lanes.
2) Xana Hermosillo , via Zoom, expressed support for the item, noted concern with class 3 bike lanes, and suggested additional crosswalk s and traffic calming near Alhambra High School.
Discussion : Councilmember PÉREZ inquired about transitioning the bik e lanes from a class 3 to a class 1 of 2. Ryan J OHNSON , Alta Planning + Design , responded to questions. 15 7-24 -2 3
Councilmember MALONEY inquired about a class 2b bike lane . Mr. Johnson provided clarification.
Action Taken: City Council authorize d the submittal of a grant application to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for the Net Toll Revenue Reinvestment Grant Program for active transportation projects; adopt ed authorizing Resolution No. R2M23-42 entitled : Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California approving the authority to file an application with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Agency for the Net Toll Revenue Reinvestment Grant Program enabling the submittal of such application; authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related to grant implementation; and, direct and authorize staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: LEE
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
22. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF CARBON MEDIA FOR THE GROUND WATER TREATMENT PLANT – F2M23-6B, N2M23-49, C2M23-63, M2M23-124 On May 5, 2023, the City Council authorized the distribution of Notice Inviting Bids for the purchase of carbon filter media for the Ground Water Treatment Plant. On July 13, 2023, one bid was received and opened by the City Clerk. The Calgon Carbon Corporation provides carbon that is approved by the Department of Public Health to be used at the City ’s Ground Water Treatment Plant. Staff reviewed the bid received and it meets City ’s 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 the Calgon Carbon Corporation for the purchase and installation of carbon filter media at the Ground Water Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00 for a three-year term; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-124 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
23. RESOLUTION APPROVING A CHANGE TO THE PAY RATE FOR POLICE RECRUIT IN
THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA SALARY SCHEDULE FOR CERTAIN PART-TIME JOB CLASSIFICATIONS – F2M23-2, R2M23-39, M2M23-125
California Public Employees ’ Retirement Law requires the City Council to approve and adopt salary schedules and pay rates for job classifications at a public meeting. The hourly pay rate for the classification of part-time classification of Police Recruit has historically been nine percent (9%) below the entry level hourly rate for full-time entry level Police Officer. Whereas, recently the Police Officers Association received compensation increases of four percent (4%) effective in the first pay period of each of the following fiscal years: Fiscal Year 2023-24, Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Fiscal Year 2025-26. Therefore, the same increases to the part-time Police Recruit classification are recommended and necessary in order to maintain the variance in pay rate and avoid compaction in pay rates because the positions are linked and part of a 16 7-24 -2 3
series of positions within the ranks of the Police Department. The compensation increases shall be effective August 3, 2023.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council: 1) Adopt ed Resolution No. R2M23-39 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a change to the pay rate for Police Recruit in the City of Alhambra Salary Schedule for certain part-time job classifications ; 2) Direct ed the Finance Director to make necessary budget adjustments within the Fiscal Year 2023-24 and 2024-25 Adopted Budget for the compensation increase for these impacted employees; and, 3) Direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M23- 125 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
24. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF ALHAMBRA AND THE ALHAMBRA FIRE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION AND APPROVING A REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE BATTALION CHIEF – F2M23-2, C2M17-52, R2M23-38, M2M23-126 The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Alhambra Fire Department Management Association (AFDMA) expired on June 30, 2023. Representatives of the City and AFDMA have been meeting and conferring as it relates to wages, benefits and working conditions since February 2023. The parties reached agreement on a successor MOU. A Resolution approving and adopting the MOU through fiscal year 2025-2026, new salary schedules associated with the compensation increases provided for in the MOU, and approving a revised Fire Battalion Chief class specification is required. Additionally, staff requests the Council authorize the Finance Director to make necessary budget adjustments within the Fiscal Year 2023-24 and 2024-25 Adopted Budget for the approved compensation and benefit package for these employees.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council: 1) Adopt ed Resolution No. R2M23-38 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Alhambra Fire Department Management Association for Fiscal Years 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 and approving a revised Class Specification for Fire Battalion Chief ; 2) Direct ed the Finance Director to make necessary budget adjustments within the Fiscal Year 2023-24 and 2024-25 Adopted Budget for the approved compensation and benefit package for these employees; and, 3) Direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-126 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
25. RESOLUTION APPROVING SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS AMENDING THE
MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA AND THE ALHAMBRA POLICE OFFICERS ’ ASSOCIATION (APOA), ALHAMBRA POLICE 17 7-24 -2 3
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (APMA) AND ALHAMBRA POLICE DISPATCH ASSOCIATION (APDA) – F2M23-2, R2M23-36, C87-16C, C2M11-32, C2M21-51, M2M23- 127
The City and APOA, APMA and APDA have established agreements on salaries and benefits, in the form of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and side letter agreements with the City ’s sworn police personnel and public safety dispatchers. Most recently, City representatives and Board members of the APOA, APMA and APDA met and conferred about additional compensation and benefit increases available to employees. These side letters amend the existing MOUs between the City and APOA, APMA and APDA to provide for compensation and benefit enhancements for all employees within the three employee groups.
These enhancements for employees are in alignment with the City ’s Council ’s goals and priorities as it pertains to recruiting and retaining quality public safety personnel and first responders. These mutually agreed upon labor contracts also provide financial stability and allow City management to budget accordingly.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council: 1) Adopt ed Resolution No. R2M23-36 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving Side Letter Agreements amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Police Officers ’ Association, Alhambra Police Management Association and Alhambra Police Dispatch Association ; 2) Direct ed the Finance Director to make necessary budget adjustments within the Fiscal Year 2023-24 and 2024-25 Adopted Budget for the compensation and benefit packages for these employees; and, 3) Direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-127 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
26. RESOLUTION APPROVING SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS AMENDING THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINGS BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA AND THE ALHAMBRA CITY EMPLOYEES ’ ASSOCIATION (ACEA) AND ALHAMBRA MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ’ ASSOCIATION (AMEA) AND APPROVING A REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST – F2M23-2, R2M23-37, C87-16A, C2M17-70, M2M23-128
The City and ACEA and AMEA have previously established MOUs and side letter of agreements on salaries and benefits, in the form of MOUs and side letter agreements. The MOUs between the City and the ACEA and AMEA were both set to expire on June 30, 2024.
Most recently, City representatives and representatives of the ACEA and AMEA met and conferred regarding additional compensation and benefit increases available to employees.
These side letters amend the existing MOUs between the City and ACEA and AMEA provide for compensation and benefit enhancements for all employees within the two employee groups. These side letter amendments to the existing MOUs add the above-described compensation increases and benefits. Moreover, the City and ACEA and AMEA agreed to revise language pertaining the observance holidays. Additionally, during negotiations, City and AMEA also reached agreement on a revision to the class specification for Landscape Maintenance Specialist, formerly Utilities Landscape Maintenance Specialist. These mutually agreed upon labor contracts provide financial stability and allow City management to budget accordingly.
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Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council: 1) Adopt ed Resolution No. R2M23-37 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving Side Letter Agreements amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra City Employees ’ Association and Alhambra Management Employees ’ Association, amending the City of Alhambra Compensation Plan and approving a revised Class Specification for Landscape Maintenance Specialist ; 2) Direct ed the Finance Director to make necessary budget adjustments within the Fiscal Year 2023-24 and 2024-25 Adopted Budget for the compensation and benefit packages for these employees; and, 3) Direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-128 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
27. URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND AMENDING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR
CERTAIN EXECUTIVE TEAM EMPLOYEES, CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS SUPERSEDING ORDINANCE NOS. O2M23-4809 AND O2M23-4810 AND APPROVAL OF CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR ACCOUNTANT – F2M23-2, O2M23- 4815, M2M23-129
With regard to the Urgency Ordinance, changes are proposed with respect to the following:
creation of a new Accountant Classification; compensation increases; increase in City provided medical contributions; ARPA premium; pay vacation cash out; recognized holidays; education incentive pay; uniforms for Fire Chief and Police Chief; and, annual vacation accruals and maximum vacation accruals. An urgency ordinance memorializing these changes is necessary in order to allow for the immediate recruitment of the new classification of Accountant and to provide the Finance Department with the much-needed expertise and support necessary.
Discussion : City Attorney MONTES made a brief verbal announcement regarding the item.
Action Taken: City Council, by one motion, t ook the following actions:
1. Declare d introduced for its first reading the following urgency ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M23-4815 : An Urgency Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council establishing and amending salary and benefits for Executive Team Employees, Confidential Employees and City Council Members superseding Ordinance Nos. O2M23-4809 and O2M23-4810
and adopt ed the same by a 4/5 vote of the City Council, after which such ordinance went into effect immediately; and,
2. Approve d the class specification for Accountant and approve the inclusion of the classification within the City of Alhambra Classification Plan; and,
3. Direct ed the Finance Director to make necessary budget adjustments within the Fiscal Year 2023-24 and 2024-25 Adopted Budget for the classification of Accountant and for the compensation and benefit package for these employees; and,
4. Direct ed staff to undertake steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-129 ) 19 7-24 -2 3
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
28. AWARD CONTRACT: CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) SERVICES FOR THE ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY CENTER – F2M22-65, RFP2M23-18, C2M23-64, M2M23-130
On June 26, 2023, the City Council authorized the circulation of a Request for Proposals (RFP2M23-18) for CEQA services for the Alhambra Community Center project. A total of two proposals for this project were received from qualified consulting firms. On July 18, 2023, an evaluation panel consisting of the Project Manager and City staff interviewed and rated the firms to determine how each met the essential requirements outlined in the RFP, including:
Compliance with the RFP requirements; project understanding and approach; experience; level of effort, schedule, and cost-effectiveness to provide efficient services. After careful consideration, the evaluation panel determined Environmental Science Associates (ESA) best meets the City ’s criteria and overall needs.
Public Comment:
1) R on Sahu , 311 N. Story Place, inquired about the RFP process and requirements and the selection process.
Director of Parks & Recreation MAC IAS responded to questions and clarified the criteria of the RFP process.
Discussion : Councilmember MALONEY inquired if there was a scoring sheet when interviewing applicants. Director of Parks & Recreation MAC IAS answered affirmatively.
Councilmember PÉREZ inquired selection and scoring documents during the selection process are available to the public. Director of Parks & Recreation MACIAS answered affirmatively.
Vice Mayor MAZA noted that he and the Mayor recently participated in the selection process for the project manager for the community center and discussed their selection criteria during the process.
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 CEQA Services for the Alhambra Community Center in an amount not to exceed $145,000; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. (M2M23-130 ) Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
29. AWARD CONTRACT: CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY CENTER – F2M22-65, RFP2M23-19, C2M23-65, M2M23-131 20 7-24 -2 3
On June 26, 2023, the City Council authorized the circulation of a Request for Proposals (RFP2M23-19) for Civil Engineering Services for the Alhambra Community Center project. A total of four proposals for this project were received from qualified consulting firms. On July 18, 2023, an evaluation panel consisting of the Project Manager and City staff interviewed and rated the firms to determine how each met the essential requirements outlined in the RFP, including: Compliance with the RFP requirements; project understanding and approach; experience; level of effort, schedule, and cost-effectiveness to provide efficient services. After careful consideration, the evaluation panel determined VCA Engineers Inc. best meets the City ’s criteria and overall needs.
Public Comment:
1) R on Sahu , 311 N. Story Place (provided during Item No. 28) .
Discussion : None
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 VCA Engineers Inc., for Civil Engineering Services for the Alhambra Community Center in an amount not to exceed $149,000; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M23-131 )
Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
30. AWARD CONTRACT: ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY CENTER – F2M22-65, RFP2M23-20, C2M23-66, M2M23-132
On June 26, 2023, the City Council authorized the circulation of a Request for Proposals (RFP2M23-20) for Architectural Services for the Alhambra Community Center project. A total of thirteen proposals for this project were received from qualified consulting firms. On July 18, 2023, an evaluation panel consisting of the Project Manager and City staff interviewed and rated the firms to determine how each met the essential requirements outlined in the RFP, including: Compliance with the RFP requirements; project understanding and approach; experience; level of effort, schedule, and cost-effectiveness to provide efficient services. After careful consideration, the evaluation panel determined KFA Architecture best meets the City ’s criteria and overall needs.
Public Comment:
1) R on . Sahu , 311 N. Story Place (provided during Item No. 28).
Discussion : None
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 KFA Architecture, for Architectural Services for the Alhambra Community Center in an amount not to exceed $1,452,000; appropriate the funds in the fiscal year 2023-24 budget; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M23-132 ) Vote: Moved: MALONEY Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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31. TREASURER ’S REPORT – F2M23-1
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council receive d and file d as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for the month of June 2023, listing all of the City's investments as of June 30, 2023.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
32. 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 July 24, 2023 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
33. DEMANDS - F2M23-1
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d as submitted Final Check List (239156 thru 239291) in the amount of $622,028.98 for the period ending May 4, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $10,591,165.72 for the week ending April 28, 2023; Final Check List (238989 thru 239155) in the amount of $60,633.92 for the period ending May 1, 2023; Final Check List (238807 thru 238988) in the amount of $970,133.37 for the period ending April 27, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $343,877.72 for the week ending April 21, 2023; Final Check List (28660 thru 238805) in the amount of $995,754.22 for the period ending April 20, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,573,731.89 for the week ending April 14, 2023; Final Check List (238806) in the amount of $3,869.33 for the period ending April 20, 2023; and Final Check List (238556 thru 238659) in the amount of $622,408.42 for the period ending April 13, 2023.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
34. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE UPDATING CHAPTER 7.04, SECTION 7.04.030(B),
OF THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL CODE BY DELETING LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO
THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL DOGS AND CATS AND INCORPORATING BY
REFERENCE THE HIGHER LIMITS FOR RESIDENTIAL DOGS AND CATS ALLOWED BY THE COUNTY – F2M15-49, F2M23-7, O2M23-4814, M2M23-127
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At the May 8, 2023 City Council meeting, Mayor Andrade-Stadler requested staff research the number of permittable dogs and cats per residence. Currently, Alhambra residents are permitted to have two dogs and four cats, per Municipal Code Section 7.04.030. The City of Alhambra, however, partners with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control under a City-County Municipal Services Agreement for various animal control functions. The limitations under the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control Title 10 - Animals, Section 10.20.038 – Residential Dogs and Cats – Limitations specify the following: “A. Dogs. It is unlawful to keep more than four dogs at any residence without an animal facility license. Each dog must be licensed. For purposes of this section, a service dog licensed under Section 10.20.090 and serving a person who is disabled within the meaning of Government Code section 12926 subsection (i) or (j) is not counted toward the number of dogs kept or maintained. B. Cats. It is unlawful to keep more than five cats at any residence without an animal facility license. Each cat must be licensed and kept primarily indoors. ” Based on the City ’s intent to align residential cat and dog limitations with the County ’s Animal Code Ordinance (ACO), staff is recommending striking those provisions (Section 7.040.030 (B)) currently in the City ’s Municipal Code and incorporating by reference the County ’s limits of five cats and four dogs. In addition, staff is recommending amending the contract currently underway between the City of Alhambra and the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control to reflect the new limits.
Public Comment:
1) Alexander Skinner , 2409 Charwood Ave, expre ssed support to increasing the pet limits in the City.
Discussion: Councilmember PÉREZ expressed support to increasing the pet limits in the City.
Councilmember MALONEY noted it makes sense to align with the County Ordinance on pet limits.
Action Taken: City Council, by one motion, t ook the following actions:
1. Declare d introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M23-4814: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra updating Chapter 7.04, Section 7.04.030(B), of the Alhambra Municipal Code by deleting language pertaining to the number of residential dogs and cats and incorporating by reference the higher limits for residential dogs and cats allowed by the County
which ordinance w ould return for a second reading and adoption at the next Council meeting.
2. Authorize d the City Manager or Designee to amend the City ’s contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control for the purposes of establishing the new limits of five cats and four dogs. (M2M23-127 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
35. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE AMD-22-02 AT STORY PARK, 301 NORTH STORY PLACE, 305 NORTH STORY PLACE, 23 7-24 -2 3
311 NORTH STORY PLACE, 317 NORTH STORY PLACE, 323 NORTH STORY PLACE, AND 327 NORTH STORY PLACE – F2M21-22, O2M23-4813
On June 26, 2023, the City Council conducted a public hearing to consider the disposition of real property , a Lot Line Adjustment, General Plan Amendment, and Zone Change for the landlocked, unimproved real property approximately 0.29 acres, or 12,937 square feet, in size that is part of Story Park (the “Property ”) (APN: 5337-002-900) but is separated from the improved portion of Story Park by a concrete channel known as the San Pascual Wash. After receiving public testimony and deliberation, the Council voted unanimously to adopt several resolutions to effectuate the disposition of the real property as well as to approve a Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) and General Plan Amendment (GPA). The LLA transfers the approximately
0.29 acres of landlocked, unimproved real property at Story Park to each of the six abutting private residential properties to the east. The GPA changes the General Plan land use designation of the transferred land from Open Space to Low Density Residential. The Council also voted to give first reading to Ordinance No. O2M23-4813 that changes the zoning designation of the transferred land from OS (Open Space) to R-1 (Single-Family Residential).
Staff requests that the City Council declare this ordinance introduced for its second reading and adopt the ordinance.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council declare d introduced for its second reading and adopt the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M23-4813: An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council reclassifying the zoning on an approximate land area of 0.29 acres located at 301 North Story Place (APN: 5337-002-022), 305 North Story Place (APN: 5337-002-021), 311 North Story Place (APN: 5337-002-020), 317 North Story Place (APN: 5337- 002-019), 323 North Story Place (APN: 5337-002-018), And 327 North Story Place (APN: 5337-002-017), in the City of Alhambra from OS (Open Space) To R-1 (Single-Family Residential)
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MAZA
Ayes: MAZA, PÉREZ, MALONEY, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS – F2M2 3 -4
The following individuals spoke about the current zoning code updates and suggested providing additional time for the community to review the documents:
1) Bert Ng, 203 S. Cordova St.
2) Jennifer Ng, S. Cordova St.
3) Lewis Mc C ammon , 105 N. Cordova St.
4) Ron Sahu, 311 N. Story Place
5) Mike Lawrence
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M2 3 -7 Councilmember PÉREZ acknowledged the public comment regarding the zoning code update and suggested providing additional time for the community to review it. Director of Community Development HO responded to questions and the timeline to get information to the public. 24 7-24 -2 3
Councilmember PÉREZ discussed a recent walking meeting with the Chambe r of Commerce on attracting new businesses to the City.
Councilmember MALONEY thanked the Council for highlighting the baseball team earlier in the meeting, discussed the zoning code update and inquired about the base changes to the documents.
Director of Community Development HO provided clarification.
Vice Mayor MAZA discussed the importance of giving everyone sufficient time to review the zoning code update, discussed the recent walking meeting with the Chamber of Commerce and encouraged staff to work with property owners .
Councilmember LEE discussed the timeline of the zoning code updates and avenues to provide additional time for the community to review the documentation. Director of Community Development HO responded to questions.
City Manager BINNQUIST discussed a timeline to provide additional time for the community to review the zoning code documentation. City Attorney MONTES clarified that the public hearing could be open ed on August 7 , 2023 and co ntinued to a later date to allow for additional time for the community to review the documentation.
Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER thanked staff for all their hard work on the zoning code updates , noted that the City might need to look at giving incentives for businesses to open back up, requested to agendize a discussion to implement speed humps near the schools. There was consensus amongst the Council to bring back an item regarding speed humps.
Councilmember PÉREZ discussed including restrictions on car washes in the zoning code update. City Attorney MONTES stated that is included in the current zoning code update. Ms. PÉREZ inquired about the pending car washes coming to the City and Director of Community Development HO provided clarification.
Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER discussed the upcoming National Night Out event, discussed the upcoming Pink Patch Fundraiser , the upcoming Organics and Recycling Workshop, and discussed the recent adjustments with trash rates.
ADJOURNMENT: At 10:36 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, August 28 , 202 3 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK