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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
October 23 , 202 3
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6: 44 p.m., on Monday, October 23 , 202 3 , the Alhambra City Council met in the Council Chambers of Alhambra City Hall.
PRESENT: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE , MALONEY , P É REZ, MAZA ABSENT: NONE
Officials Present: City Manager Binnquist, City Attorney Montes, Assistant City Manager Garcia, Deputy City Manager Stover, City Clerk Myles, Director of Parks and Recreation Macias, Director of Library LohGuan, Director of Community Development Ho, Director of Human Resources Ko , Chief of Police Kennedy , Battalion Chief Brown, Assistant Chief of Support Services Seki FLAG SALUTE : Led by Mayor Maza
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.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
1 . REQUEST FOR COUNCILMEMBER PARTICIPATION VIA VIDEO/TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(F) – F2M23-7, M2M23-180 City Attorney MONTES delivered a staff report. On October 9, 2023, Councilmember Andrade- Stadler requested that her Council colleagues vote to allow her participation via video/teleconference at the October 23, 2023 City Council meeting due to medical reasons. Under current Government Code section 54953(f), this is allowable action if approved by the City Council.
Action Taken: City Council approv ed Councilmember Andrade-Stadler ’s request by motion and vote to allow her to participate and vote remotely via video/teleconference in City Council meetings due to an emergency medical reason under Government Code Section 54953(f). (M2M23- 180 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: LEE
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY , LEE , PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to City Council taking 2 10-23-23
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: MALONEY Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, LEE , PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PUBLIC HEARING
2 . CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. O2M23-4818, THE PROHIBITION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW FIREARM SALES BUSINESSES AND DETERMINE THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA – F2M23-7, N2M23-124, O2M23-4818, O2M23-4821
City Attorney MONTES delivered a staff report. This is the time and place set by Notice No.
N2M23-124 for the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider adoption of an urgency interim zoning ordinance extending Ordinance No. O2M23-4818, the prohibition on the establishment of new firearm sales businesses. At the September 25, 2023 City Council meeting, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. O2M23-4818 imposing a 45-day moratorium on the establishment of new retail firearm sales businesses in the City. The reasoning behind and need for such ordinance is set forth in the September 25, 2023 staff report and ordinance. Staff requires additional time to study the “buffer ” ordinance that Monterey Park adopted and evaluate its suitability for the City of Alhambra, then prepare a recommendation to the Planning Commission, and ultimately the City Council. California Government Code section 65858 allows for the adoption of interim zoning regulations, including moratorium ordinances, on an urgency basis to preserve the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Alhambra by maintaining the status quo while research and analysis is undertaken to develop appropriate regulations to discuss these concerns. An initial ordinance can be adopted to last 45 days. Thereafter, the ordinance can be extended, if needed, for a period of ten months and 15 days. This ordinance would extend the current ordinance to and through September 24, 2024. If permanent regulations are adopted prior to the expiration of the extended moratorium, it can be repealed at that time.
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of this extension Ordinance under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA ”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines ”). This Ordinances is not subject to further review environmental review because: (1) it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15060(c)(2); (2) there is no possibility that the Ordinance itself may have a significant effect on the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)); and (3) the Ordinance, by itself, does not constitute a “project ” as defined in the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15378). The Ordinance is for general policies and procedure-making.
Opened Public Hearing: Mayor MAZA opened the public hearing.
Public Comment: Lewis Mc C ammon , 105 N. Cordova St., expressed support for the urgency ordinance.
Closed Public Hearing: After receiving public testimony, Mayor MAZA closed the public hearing. 3 10-23-23
Discussion: Vice Mayor PÉREZ noted other agencies in the region who have passed similar ordinances and expressed excitement to pass the urgency ordinance.
Action Taken: City Council adopted by a 4/5 vote:
Ordinance No. O2M23-4821: An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, enacted pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858, extending Ordinance No. O2M23-4818, an interim zoning ordinance temporarily prohibiting the establishment of new firearm sales businesses in the City
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, LEE, PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PRESENTATIONS
3 . TRANSPORTATION PRESENTATIONS:
a . MOBILITY SURVEY RESULTS – F2M23-72
Assistant City Manager GARCIA delivered a staff report and Timothy MCLARNEY, Truth North Research, made a presentation which is on file in the City Clerk ’s Office. Over the last several weeks, a mobility survey has been underway to help the City better ascertain mobility preferences and needs throughout Alhambra and opinions on how to shape local transportation. True North Research Inc. conducted the random survey, which results shall be presented to the City Council for consideration as the City continues to evaluate and undertake transportation planning, projects and programs. Approximately 600 interviews were conducted.
b . ALHAMBRA COMMUNITY TRANSIT (ACT) B U S RIDERSHIP EXPANSION – F2M23-16 Martin GOMBERT, Mobility Advancement Group, made a presentation which is on file in the City Clerk ’s Office. The City of Alhambra contracts the operation of the Alhambra Community Transit (ACT), a fixed route shuttle bus service that operates within the City limits. On June 26, 2023, Martin Gombert from Mobility Advancement presented the initial results of Route and Ridership Study. Based on the feedback received from the City Council, Mr. Gombert will present options to increase ridership and provide service to areas of Alhambra south of the 10 freeway.
c . LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PROGRAM – F2M23-68
Darryl DEPENCIER , Kimley-Horn, made a presentation which is on file in the City Clerk ’s Office. The City of Alhambra received a State grant from Caltrans to prepare a Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP). Darryl DePencier with Kimley-Horn will present how the LRSP provides the City with a framework for systematic infrastructure improvements to reduce or eliminate safety issues identified by the plan. Further, the LRSP enables the City to apply for grant funding through the Highway Safety Improvement Program. The LRSP was prepared in conformance with Federal and State standards. d . BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PLAN: PROJECT UPDATE - F2M22-33 Ryan JOHNSON, Alta Planning, made a presentation which is on file in the City Clerk ’s 4 10-23-23
Office. On October 10, 2023, staff and Alta Planning met with the City Council Subcommittee on the latest developments of the City ’s Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Plan. The plan is near completion. Alta Planning will present a summary of the project timeline; the proposed bicycle network, classifications and phasing options; pedestrian recommendations and treatments; discussion regarding demonstrations and pilots; programs and policies to undertake; plan implementation cost estimates; and, next steps.
ANDRADE-STADLER: Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER left the meeting at 7:31 p.m. and returned to the meeting at 7:41 p.m.
Public Comment:
1) Je-Show Yang expressed support for increased pedestrian safety in the City and specifically around schools.
2) Lewis McCammon , 105 N. Cordova St., commended the research conducted by Truth North Research, suggested providing additional ACT bus services in the East Main Corridor , suggested posting traffic accident data on the City website , and expressed a need for a crosswalk at Cordova St. and Main St.
3) Bernice Ortega , 227 S. El Molina St., inquired how painted striping will help with pedestrian safety and expressed concern wit h the lack of bus routes for seniors. 4) Andrew Yip expressed support for projects that will increase bicycle and pedestrian safety, noted that painted crosswalks help with pedestrian safety, expressed concern with the widening of freeway ramps in the City , and noted that the bike rack in front of City Hall is damaged. 5) Xana Hermosillo , 225 Palmetto Dr., suggested increasing the frequency of ACT bus services, suggested making the ACT bus free, expressed a need for additional traffic police in the City, supported the implementation of raised crosswalks, and expressed the need for increased trees and lighting in the City.
6) Shirley Tatsuno , 1408 S. Fifth St., discussed the high car insurance rates in the City and noted that the ACT bus needs additional riders to become successful, Public Comment via Email:
The following individuals spoke in support for increased bike and pedestrian safety and note d concern with the current freeway ramps along Hellman Ave . and Fremont Ave . for cars and the safety around Fremont School:
1) Andy Fung
2) Judith Bakenhus
3) Jenna Cobb
4) Jean Park
Discussion: Vice Mayor PÉREZ inquired how high visibility crosswalks make things safer for pedestrians , requested that the bike rack in front of City Hall be replaced, inquired about extending the hours of the ACT bus , adding additional of bus routes , and ensuring that the ACT stops at major destination hubs in the City , noted that she would like to see expansions of pedestrian priority zones.
Mr. Johnson and Mr. Gombert responded to questions.
Councilmember MALONEY noted how important this item is to the community, inquired if children should have been surveyed, discussed adding additional routes for the ACT bus, suggested making it free or implementing a tap card , discussed implementing additional bike lanes and making if safe for bicycle riders to travel in the community, and discussed the importance of alternative modes of 5 10-23-23
transportation. Mr. McLarney responded to questions.
Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER discussed increasing ride sharing in the City, noted her experience taking public transit during her recent jury duty, expressed support for increasing the ACT bus routes, requested that staff look into no right turns on red lights, and expressed support for increased ride sharing.
ANDRADE-STADLER: Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER left the meeting at 8:53 p.m. and returned to the meeting at 8:56 p.m.
Councilmember LEE shared her experience in New York City using public transportation, noted that are some areas in the City that she is willing to walk to and some she is not willing to, and s uggested creating express bus routes in the City, discussed the need for increased safety for bikers and walkers in the City, referenced the demand map and inquired how the density was determined . Mr.
Johnson responded to questions.
Mayor MAZA expressed enthusiasm for the work that the City has accomplished for increased public transit options , expressed support for traffic calming measures in the City, and inquired about the micro-transit service vs. normal bus service and the potential costs for micro-transit services . Mr.
Gombert responded to questions . Mayor MAZA inquired as to why there was not a crosswalk at Cordova St. and Main St. Director of Public Works & Utilities RAY provided clarification.
Action Taken: City Council receive d and file d these informational reports . 4 . COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY PLAN: PROJECT UPDATE – F2M22-64
Assistant City Manager Garcia made a presentation which is on file in the City Clerk ’s Office.
On October 10, 2023, staff and Environmental Science Associates (ESA) Consulting met with the City Council Subcommittee on the Comprehensive Environmental Sustainability Plan to address progress and next steps. Staff will present a summary of the meeting ’s highlights including reference to the scope of work and focus areas, schedule, and community engagement.
Discussion: Vice Mayor PÉREZ expressed her support for the sustainability plan , thanked ESA for their work so far, and noted that environmental sustainability is a top priority for residents.
Councilmember MALONEY expressed his support for the sustainability plan , encouraged the community to participate in the process, and expressed hope that Alhambra will be a modal in the region for environmental sustainability .
Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER expressed her excitement about the sustainability plan and is looking forward to the final product.
Councilmember LEE thanked the City Council committee for their work on this item and expressed excitement at the environmental changes that are to come for the City.
Mayor MAZA thanked City staff for their work on this item.
Action Taken: City Council City Council receive and file these informational reports . 6 10 -23 -2 3
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 5 -19 )
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. 5 . NIB: 2023 ALLEY REHABILITATION PROJECT (AREA A / PHASE I) – F2M23-67, N2M23-126
The 2023 Alley Rehabilitation Project consists of 8 alley segments, with an additional 2 alley segments for alternate bids within City boundaries. The alley segments are categorized as failed condition. Staff has prepared specifications for distribution to qualified firms to submit proposals for the preparation of PS&E documents. The project is located between Ethel Avenue on the West, Valley Boulevard on the South, Atlantic Boulevard on the East, and Front Street on the North. The exact location of the project is outlined in the staff report.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d the circulation of a Notice Inviting Bids to prospective contractors for the 2023 Alley Rehabilitation Project (Area A / Phase I) with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on November 16, 2023; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE- STADLER
Ayes : ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, LEE, PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
6 . AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF FOUR POLICE PATROL VEHICLES – F2M23- 6A, C2M23-81, M2M23-181
The FY 2023-2024 budget includes the replacement of police patrol vehicles. Staff is seeking to purchase four police patrol vehicles to replace the aging vehicles through a cooperative purchase agreement. Cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code
3.36.080(B)(3). On September 15, 2021, Sourcewell opened four bids for the procurement of vehicles, cars, vans, SUVs, and light trucks with related equipment, accessories, and services. Sourcewell awarded contract 091521-NAF to National Auto Fleet Group on November 4, 2021 - a contract that does not expire until November 8, 2025. Per the Sourcewell bid specifications, there is the option of purchasing police vehicles. Staff is recommending purchasing four police vehicles utilizing this option.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council awarded a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of four police patrol vehicles in the amount of $201,528.68; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-181 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE- STADLER
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, LEE, PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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7 . AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF FOUR UTILITY WORK TRUCKS – F2M23-6A, C2M23-82, M2M23-182
The FY 2023-24 budget includes the replacement of four utility service body trucks for the Public Works and Utilities Department. The utility trucks to be replaced are old and have exceeded their expected useful life. Staff is seeking to purchase the utility body trucks through a cooperative purchase agreement. Cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080(B)(3). On September 15, 2021, Sourcewell opened four bids for the procurement of vehicles, cars, vans, SUVs, and light trucks with related equipment, accessories, and services. Sourcewell awarded contract 091521-NAF to National Auto Fleet Group on November 4, 2021 - a contract that does not expire until November 8, 2025. Per the Sourcewell bid specifications, there is the option of purchasing vehicles and related accessories. Staff is recommending purchasing four utility work trucks utilizing this option.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of four utility work trucks in the amount of $286,236.52; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-182 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE- STADLER
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, LEE, PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
8 . AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON MARENGO AVENUE – F2M23-66, RFP2M23-23, C2M23-83, M2M23-183
On September 11, 2023, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals for Professional Engineering Design Services for the Water Main Replacement Project on Marengo Avenue. The 10-inch cast iron water main on Marengo Avenue between Grand Avenue and Alhambra Road was installed in 1966. Replacing the water main would greatly improve flow, firefighting capabilities, and overall system reliability. Staff reviewed a total of three proposals. Elie Farah, Inc. 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 Elie Farah, Inc. for Professional Engineering Design Services for the Water Main Replacement Project on Marengo Avenue in an amount not to exceed $24,305; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M23-183 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE- STADLER
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, LEE, PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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9 . NIB: PURCHASE OF MOTOROLA MOBILE RADIOS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT – F2M23-6B, N2M23-128
Police operations rely heavily on mobile radios (radios installed into patrol vehicles), which are critical for ensuring safe and effective service to the community. The Police Department fleet currently uses Motorola XTL 5000 radios which were purchased over ten years ago and have exceeded their end-of-life expectancy. Additionally, these radios are no longer supported by the manufacturer. Procuring new mobile radios is a vital measure towards enhancing and modernizing the Police Department communication system to meet the community ’s safety needs.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d staff to circulate a Notice Inviting Bids to prospective contractors for the purchase of Motorola mobile radios for the Police Department; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE- STADLER
Ayes : ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, LEE, PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 0 . APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR POLICE PURSUIT MITIGATION TECHNOLOGY – F2M23-69, C2M23-84, M2M23-184
Staff requests that the City Council approve a contract between the City of Alhambra and StarChase GPS Solutions for the use of pursuit mitigation technology. StarChase has created modern-day technology that reduces risk in vehicle pursuits that has proven effective in enhancing public safety, mitigating liability and increasing the apprehension rate of fleeing suspects. The technology provides the option to deploy a GPS projectile onto a vehicle that has been identified as having been used in a crime. StarChase is the only law enforcement tool (vehicle mounted/installed and hand-held device) of its kind that allows a police officer to tag and track a suspect vehicle from a distance in virtually any situation.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approved a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and StarChase GPS Solutions for the use of pursuit mitigation technology in an amount not to exceed $89,741.24 over a three-year period; authorized the Chief of Police to execute said contract; and, directed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-184 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE- STADLER
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, LEE, PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 1 . AUTHORIZE RFP: PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO DEVELOP THE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN – F2M23-70, RFP2M23-25
Staff applied for a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant in the amount of $135,450 with a match commitment of $15,050. The grant application was approved for funding. On October 9, 2023, the City Council accepted the grant. Staff is seeking to solicit proposals for a firm to 9 10 -23 -2 3
provide professional consulting services to develop Alhambra ’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as outlined in 44 CFR Part 201 and pursuant to the Federal Emergency Management Agency ’s current hazard mitigation plan guidance.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorize d the distribution of a Request for Proposals to qualified firms to develop the City of Alhambra Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE- STADLER
Ayes : ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, LEE, PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 2 . AUTHORIZE RFP: BILLING SERVICES – F2M23-71, RFP2M23-26 Community Risk Reduction (CRR) is a division of the Fire Department with staff dedicated to increasing safety, preventing or reducing fire losses and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and ordinances. Conducting regular fire, life safety and environmental inspections are also functions of the CRR division. The Fire Department is seeking a qualified firm with extensive experience to provide billing management, invoicing and customer service.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council authorized the distribution of a Request for Proposals to qualified firms for Community Risk Reduction (CRR) billing services; and, directed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE- STADLER
Ayes : ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, LEE, PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 3 . AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION FOR GRANT APPLICATION(S) UNDER CALRECYCLE ’S SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM – F2M23-18, R2M23-52 The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle ) offers the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program to provide funding to local jurisdictions to assist with the implementation of regulation requirements associated with SB 1383. The City of Alhambra is implementing various measures to achieve the state-mandated waste diversion goals. For the current cycle of the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program, the tentative funding estimate for the City is $152,477.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approve d the submittal of application(s) to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle ) SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program; adopt Resolution No. R2M23-52 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra authorizing submittal of application(s) to CalRecyle for the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program , enabling the submittal of such application(s) to CalRecycle ; and, direct ed and authorize d staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. 10 10 -23 -2 3
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE- STADLER
Ayes : ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, LEE, PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 4 . 2023 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE – F2M23-35
On April 24, 2023, the City Council approved the 2023 Strategic Plan following two special City Council meetings that were conducted to review and update the goals and objectives that were previously established in the 2021 Strategic Plan. Subsequently, on July 24, 2023, staff provided the first update to the 2023 Strategic Plan. 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.
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council received and filed the Alhambra Strategic Plan update.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE- STADLER
Ayes : ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, LEE, PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 5 . CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL OUTREACH SERVICES TO ADVANCE THE SR-710 TERMINUS CONCEPT PROJECT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS – F2M19-32, C2M20-42, M2M23-185
The City of Alhambra has been working with Advocacy since 2020 for community outreach subject to the City ’s work to advance the SR-710 Terminus concepts, which efforts include stakeholder and community meetings and updates via the Advancing Alhambra website.
The original contract amount was for $200,000 and includes an option to extend services through 2025. Staff is seeking to retain the contract with Advocacy for ongoing project outreach, particularly as the City ’s SR-710 Terminus concepts advance. The contract performance by Advocacy has been satisfactory to the needs of the City.
Dis cussion : None
Action Taken: City Council approved an amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the agreement with Advocacy (C2M20- 42) for ongoing community outreach specific to the SR-710 Terminus Project; authorize the contract term through August 26, 2024; authorized an additional $25,000 in contract costs and appropriations; and, directed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M23-185 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE- STADLER
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, LEE, PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 6 . TREASURER ’S REPORT – F2M23-1
Dis cussion : None
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Action Taken : City Council received and filed as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for the month of September 30, 2023, listing all of the City's investments as of September 30, 2023.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE- STADLER
Ayes : ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, LEE, PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 7 . PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M23-2
Dis cussion : None
Action Taken : City Council ratified the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated October 23, 2023 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE- STADLER
Ayes : ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, LEE, PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 8 . DEMANDS - F2M23-1
Dis cussion : None
Action Taken : City Council approve d as submitted Final Check List (8645 thru 8678) in the amount of $1,884.09 for the period ending August 22, 2023; Final Check List (242135 thru 242165) in the amount of $2,078,842.32 for the period ending August 24, 2023; Final Check List (242166 thru 242302) in the amount of $922,448.26 for the period ending August 24, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2,706,969.16 for the week ending August 18, 2023; Final Check List (242303 thru 242320) in the amount of $102,732.78 for the period ending August 31, 2023 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2,113,935.57 for the week ending August 31, 2023; Final Check List (242321 thru 242420) in the amount of $385,236.43 for the period ending August 31, 2023; and, Final Check List (242421 thru 242589) in the amount of $62,196.92 for the period ending September 5, 2023.
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE- STADLER
Ayes : ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, LEE, PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent : NONE
1 9 . FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF ORDINANCE NO.
O2M23-4812, A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN “ NO FAULT ” RESIDENTIAL EVICTIONS DUE TO A PROPERTY OWNER ’S INTENT TO SUBSTANTIALLY REMODEL THE TENANT ’S UNIT IN THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA AND DETERMINE THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA – F2M23-7, O2M23-4812, O2M23- 4822
On June 26, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. O2M23-4812, imposing a temporary moratorium on so called “renovictions, ” through December 31, 2023. On September 30, 2023, SB 567 was signed by the Governor. SB 567 revises certain tenant 12 10 -23 -2 3
protections in State law which address the concerns that the City ’s moratorium was intended to address. However, those protections do not take effect until April 1, 2024. At the October 9, 2023 City Council meeting, the City Council directed that an amendment to Ordinance No. O2M23-4812 be agendized to extend the term of the temporary moratorium on renovictions until the tenant protections of SB 567 become effective. The City reviewed the environmental impacts of this Ordinance under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA ”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines ”). This Ordinance is not subject to further review environmental review because: (1) it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15060(c)(2); (2) there is no possibility that this Ordinance themselves may have a significant effect on the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)); and (3) the Ordinance, by itself, do not constitute a “project ” as defined in the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal.
Code Regs. § 15378). The Ordinance is for general policies and procedure-making.
Public Comment: Ho Sun PHAM expressed opposition to the temporary moratorium ordinance.
City Attorney MONTES briefly responded to the public comment.
Discussion: Vice Mayor PÉREZ recommended providing education material regarding SB 567 for local property owners.
Action Taken: Declared introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M23-4822 : An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra, California, extending the term of Ordinance No.
O2M23-4812, a temporary Moratorium on certain “no fault ” residential evictions due to a property owner ’s intent to substantially remodel the tenant ’s unit in the City of Alhambra
which ordinance would return for a second reading and adoption at the next regular City Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes : ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY, LEE, PÉREZ, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS – F2M2 3 -4
Public Comments:
1) Jonathan Ng (and his mother who spoke in Vietnamese) , 817 S. 2nd St., asked the City for any resources or assistance to help locate his lost sister who was last seen in Guatemala.
Mayor MAZA expressed his sympathy to the family and offered to connect with them after the meeting.
Councilmember MALONEY suggested getting into contact with Congresswoman Judy Chu ’s office to seek out federal assistance.
Vice Mayor PÉREZ noted that she attended college with the Nancy Ng and offered to help contact Congresswoman ’s Office.
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Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER suggested contacting the Guatemala consulate in Los Angeles for assistance.
2) Lewis Mc C a mmon , 105 N. Cordova St., requested that the PowerPoints presented tonight be made available on the City website, noted that the zoning code should be coming before the Council in the near future, noted that SB 4 was signed by the Governor , and discussed placing affordable housing on congregational land.
3) Xana Hermosillo , expressed her appreciation for the temporary dog park.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M2 3 -7 Councilmember LEE expressed hope for residents to attend upcoming City events and stated she is interested in looking more into the placement of affordable housing on cong regational land.
Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER thanked the Council for accommodating her virtual attendance and expressed hope that Nancy Ng will be found soon.
Vice Mayor PÉREZ thanked staff for all their work on the items presented tonight, inquired about a list of new policies and bills that will affect the City in the new year. City Attorney MONTES responded to questions.
Mayor MAZA discussed the upcoming community meeting for the community center, discussed the upcoming Trunk or Treat event, discussed the upcoming Pumpkin Run , noted the temporary dog park will be closing on November 5 th and encouraged the community to take the survey regarding the dog park, and discussed the upcoming Veterans Day event .
ADJOURNMENT: At 9:5 1 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, November 13 , 202 3 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK