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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
March 11 , 2024
6:0 0 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At 6: 21 p.m., on Monday, March 11 , 2024, the Alhambra City Council met in the Council Chambers of Alhambra City Hall.
PRESENT: LEE, MALONEY, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA
ABSENT: NONE
Officials Present: City Manager Binnquist, Assistant City Manager Garcia, Deputy City Manager Stover, City Attorney Montes, City Clerk Myles, Director of Parks & Recreation Macias, Director of Library Services LohGuan, Director of Public Works/Utilities Ray, Director of Finance Lieu, Director of Human Resources Ko, Director of Community Development Ho, Police Chief Kennedy, Fire Chief Ragusa
FLAG SALUTE : Led by Mayor Maza
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT : We acknowledge that the land on which we are gathered is the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Gabrielino/ Tongva peoples. We seek to prioritize respect for the historic culture and contemporary presence of the native peoples throughout California, especially in the greater Los Angeles/Alhambra area. We come with respect and gratitude for the Gabrielino/ Tongva people who still consider themselves the caretakers of this land. It is through their examples that we are reminded of our greater responsibility to take care of Mother Earth and to take care of each other .
CEREMONIALS
1. PROCLAMATIONS – F2M24-3
A. The Alhambra City Council ratified the action of Mayor Maza in proclaiming the month of March, 2024 as WOMEN ’S HISTORY MONTH in Alhambra.
B. The Alhambra City Council ratified the action of Mayor Maza in proclaiming March, 2024 as RED CROSS MONTH in Alhambra. Mayor MAZA presented the Red Cross Month proclamation to Diana Pineda RAMIREZ , Executive Director of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Public Comment : Lewis McCAMMON , 105 N. Cordova St. spoke regarding Women ’s History Month and the background of the Women ’s Suffrage Movement in the United States.
PRESENTATION
2. ADOPTION OF THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PLAN;
AUTHORIZATION TO REALLOCATE MEASURE R FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN PROJECTS; AND ACCEPTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXEMPTION DETERMINATION – F2M22-33, M2M24- 47 2 3-11 -2 4
Assistant City Manager GARCIA delivered a staff report and Ryan Johnson, from Alta Planning + Design, delivered a presentation which is on file in the City Clerk ’s office. On January 8, 2024, staff presented the Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Plan for the Council ’s consideration, pursuant to data collection, a needs assessment, and public engagement conducted throughout the Plan process. This Plan wa s a directive under the City ’s Strategic Plan under the goals of Enhancing Public Safety, Improving Infrastructure and Mobility, and Promoting Sustainability. The Plan presented on January 8, 2024 was not adopted by the Council; rather, based on public comment for additional time to review the document, consideration to adopt the Plan was tabled to the February 12 th meeting. Staff and the City ’s consultant conducted a virtual workshop on January 23, 2024; a Special Meeting with the Transportation Commission on January 24, 2024; and an in-person workshop at the Library on February 1, 2024. On January 24, 2024, the Transportation Commission submitted a recommendation to adopt the Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan, contingent on also aligning the Plan with Metro ’s recent update to their Active Transportation Plan (for regional connectivity benefits) and removing the McLean Bridge from the City ’s pedestrian or bicycle network. On February 12, 2024, the Plan was resubmitted for the City Council ’s consideration.
Based on input received that the Asian Pacific Islander Forward Movement (APIFM), a non- profit organization, wished to provide feedback regarding the Plan, the Council directed the adoption of the Plan be rescheduled to March to allow time for the City ’s consultant to collect this information or any other public comments received for further analysis. Feedback provided by APIFM included approximately 200 written comments, with many responses focused on improvements near Fremont Elementary School, such as installing high-visibility crosswalks, compliance with speed limits and ambitious traffic calming infrastructure. Alhambra ’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan highlight ed a Backbone Bicycle Network, Full Network (comprehensive), and Further Study Network, with a description of the facility types or bicycle lane classification. In addition, it include d “priority ” pedestrian improvements zones based on demand, major destinations and barriers, and safety. The estimated costs for Alhambra ’s bicycle infrastructure were between $8 million and $32 million, for up to 50 miles of bike network, not including costs subject to further study. The estimated costs for the pedestrian improvements at eight priority areas of the City were approximately $15 million.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan is available for public review via the City ’s website at https://www.cityofalhambra.org/228/Notices-Documents .
Public Comment:
The following people spoke in favor of the Plan:
1) Elliot Lee , 812 Cutis Ln. , also made additional suggestions regarding traffic calming measures . 2) Victor Dorado , 901 Novelda Rd.
3) Je-Show Yang also made additional suggestions regarding bike lanes and traffic calming measures .
4) Andrew Lau, 712 W. Ramona Rd.
5) Omar Galicia , 101 E. Beacon St., also submitted his comments via email , and made additional suggestions.
6) Shirley Tatsuno, 1408 S. Fifth St.
7) Xana Hermosillo, 225 Palmetto Dr .
8) Henry Aviles, via Zoom , also made additional suggestions regarding parking and bike lanes. 9) Jean Park, via Zoom
10) Esther Tam, via Zoom
11) Michael Lawrence, via Zoom
The following people provided additional suggestions:
1) Jennifer Ng, S. Cordova St.
2) Lewis McCammon, 105 N. Cordova St.
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Public comment received via email and on file in the City Clerk ’s office:
The following people wrote in favor of the Plan:
1) Jennifer Van
2) Jenna Cobb
3) Brenda Chi
4) Anna Van
Discussion : Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER and Mr. JOHNSON discussed parking concerns at Alhambra Park given the high attendance of visitors for the variety of programming available. Mr. JOHNSON reiterated that this was a high -level planning document and none of the recommendations were set in stone as far as concept. He stated that until the studies were completed with regards to parking capacity, parking use, ADA access, and traffic, that the suggestions were not set in stone and they were continuing to explore other options. Ms.
ANDRADE-STADLER continued to discuss the area around Alhambra Park with Director of Public Works RAY and other options for parking. Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER discussed the installation of pedestrian countdown signals in other areas of the city, such as Chapel Ave. and Main St . Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER motioned to approve the Plan.
Councilmember LEE and Mr. JOHNSON discussed the process of creating the Plan, the adoption of the Plan, grant opportunities for funding programs related to the Plan, and the implementation of projects depending on grant funds received. Ms. LEE stated that she fully supported the pedestrian portion of the Plan. Ms. LEE and Mr. JOHNSON further discussed the promotional phase of the Plan to demonstrate or test various projects, how council would determine which projects to demonstrate, the need for further studies on certain areas, and grant funds for corridor specific planning. Ms. LEE went on to discuss the traffic impact for certain corridors and specifically the Main St. corridor. Mr. JOHNSON continued to respond to questions. Ms. LEE discussed her concerns with emergency vehicle access to Main St. due to the proposed high comfort bike lanes. Mr. JOHNSON and Vice Mayor PÉREZ responded to her. Ms. LEE expressed concern with the public responses received thus far for the project and that many affected by the proposed plan would not provide adequate input. She further expressed concern with the proposed changes for Almansor Park and the lack of parking spaces. Ms. LEE also expressed concern with available parking in areas with rental high - density units or other residential areas. Ms. LEE discussed the element of equity in the studies used for the Plan with Mr. JOHNSON. Ms. LEE and Mr. JOHNSON continued to discuss the number of parking spaces which may be eliminated, the redesign of parking capacity, and the need for parking studies. Ms. LEE went on to discuss the possibility of bikers to ride on the sidewalk which she argued would offer better protection and would not result in parking reduction. She continued to discuss the negative impact of parking reduction on businesses.
She emphasized that she supported the Plan as long as each project could be reviewed individually by Council and additional studies would be conducted for each project.
Councilmember MALONEY and Ms. LEE discussed the conceptual nature of the Plan versus the impact of each proposed project. Ms. LEE continued to express concerns and echoed previous discussion regarding the next steps for implementing various projects. Mr. JOHNSON responded to questions. Ms. LEE made a substitute motion to remove all high comfort level bicycle lanes from the Plan until they could be further studied. After receiving no second, the motion failed.
Mr. MALONEY seconded the first motion made by Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER for approval .
Mr. MALONEY reiterated that this was a high-level conceptual document and that there would be many opportunities for greater input. He spoke to the importance of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan and expressed appreciation for all parties who contributed in the development of the Plan. He continued to speak regarding the importance of bicycle and pedestrian safety , the ability of the plan to address safety measures, and requested an 4 3-11 -2 4
agendized discussion regarding the implementation of a program which would allow for speed calming devices to be added in residential neighborhoods. Vice Mayor PÉREZ supported an agendized discussion. Ms. PÉREZ, Mr. MALONEY, and Mr. JOHNSON discussed the use of speed tables in the plan. Council agreed to an agendized discussion.
Vice Mayor PÉREZ , Mr. JOHNSON, and Director of Public Works RAY discussed C itywide daylighting elements in crosswalks and corners, leading intervals in crosswalks and intersections, and the status of traffic studies near the intersection of Cordova and Main Streets . Ms. PÉREZ went on to discuss the ways that the active transportation movement would necessitate changes to the City, the outcry from the community for active transportation programs, the changes necessary to ensure pedestrian and bike safety, elements of equity in transportation elements, and the continued need for community outreach. She supported Ms.
Andrade-Stadler ’s motion to approve the Plan.
Mayor MAZA thanked the public, staff, Alta Planning + Design, and the Council Subcommittee for their work on the Plan. He supported the Plan, acknowledged Ms. Lee ’s concerns as well as some concerns from the public, and reiterated that the City would continue to receive public input and address concerns. He supported approval of the Plan.
City Attorney MONTES and Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER clarified the motion.
After the vote, Ms. LEE responded to comments made by Ms. PÉREZ, stating that she disagreed with her logic and clarified an anecdote regarding a pedestrian incident at Alhambra Park.
Action Taken : City Council took the following actions :
A. A ccept ed the Council Subcommittee ’s request to adopt the Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan (Plan);
B. Direct ed staff to move forward with the Backbone Bicycle Network and the Priority Pedestrian Improvements, contingent on obtaining all the necessary funding; C. Authorize d staff to request a reallocation of $14.4 million in Measure R Funds from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) toward the implementation of Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan projects; D. Accept ed the environmental review exemption determination for this Plan; and, E. D irect ed staff undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. (M2M24- 47 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: MALONEY
Ayes: PÉREZ, MALONEY, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Abstain: LEE
Absent: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 3 – 1 8 )
All items listed under the Consent Agenda were considered by the City Council to be routine were enacted by one motion.
3 . NOTICE INVITING BIDS: WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON MARENGO AVENUE – F2M24-34, N2M24-37
The 10-inch cast iron water main on Marengo Avenue between Grand Avenue and Alhambra Road was installed in 1966. This segment of water main has had a history of breaks, causing 5 3-11 -2 4
interruption of water service and damage to the road. Replacing the water main would greatly improve flow, firefighting capabilities, and overall system reliability. Plans and specifications were prepared. Staff reviewed the plans and found them to be consistent with the City ’s standards.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d the distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids to qualified contractors for the Water Main Replacement Project on Marengo Avenue with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on April 4, 2024, and opened at 11:00 a.m. that same day.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE, PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
4 . RATIFICATION OF CONTRACT NO. C2M24-14 FOR THE 2024 EMERGENCY ROOF REPAIR PROJECT – F2M24-36, C2M24-14, M2M24- 39
The recent rain storms caused significant damage to City owned buildings. The Utilities Warehouse and offices at the City Yard, Fire Station 71, the Communications Building, Fire Station 74, and the flat roof areas of Fire Station 72 experienced significant damage caused by roof leakage during the recent storms. These buildings house personnel, equipment and materials critical to providing the essential services to Alhambra. City staff d id not have the proper equipment or specialized skills to make the required repairs. As such, staff contacted the contractor that recently provided the lowest bid and installed a new roof at the Police Department building. Wiltshire Urethane Foam Company c ould perform the work in a timely manner to prevent further intrusion, damage and harm to City facilities and personnel.
Emergency contract for this work was permissible under Alhambra Municipal Code Chapter
3.36.070(A)(4).
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council ratif ied C ontract No. C2M24-14 with Wiltshire Urethane Foam Company for the 2024 Emergency Roof Repair Project in the amount of $367,992.00; and , direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M24-39 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE, PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
5 . AWARD CONTRACT: INSTALLATION OF PEDESTRIAN COUNTDOWN SIGNAL HEAD
SYSTEMS PROJECT AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY (HSIP- 5130(022)) – F2M23-73, N2M23-137, C2M24- 16 , M2M24-40 The Installation of Pedestrian Countdown Signal Head Systems Project (HSIP-5130(022)) consists of installing countdown signal heads at various intersections throughout the City. The City Council authorized a Notice Inviting Bids for the Project on November 13. 2023. On January 4, 2024, the City Clerk received two bids that ranged from $170,920.00 to $212,928.00. Staff reviewed the bids and found the one received from Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $170,920.00 to be the lowest responsible bid. Bear Electrical 6 3-11 -2 4
Solutions, Inc. ha d the necessary licenses to complete the work and ha d conducted similar projects for the City of Alhambra.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $170,920.00 for the Installation of Pedestrian Countdown Signal Head Systems Project at various intersections throughout the City (HSIP-5130(022)); and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M24-40 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE, PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
6. CONTRACT AMENDMENT: HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
MAINTENANCE FOR CITY HALL, CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY, POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE STATION NO. 71 – F2M22-44, C2M22-42, M2M24-41
The City entered into a three-year contract with Allison Mechanical, Inc. for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) maintenance services, commencing on August 1, 2022 until June 30, 2025. To improve service and provide better maintenance of the HVAC systems of the Fire Department ’s facilities not currently included in the contract, staff requested quotes from Allison Mechanical for Fire Stations 72, 73, and 74 and the Training Facility.
Services for these locations are currently completed on an as-needed or on-call basis. Staff sought to include these facilities on a quarterly preventive maintenance schedule. Allison Mechanical submitted a proposal for an additional $14,457.00 for the remaining two years of the contract.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d a contract amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Allison Mechanical, Inc. for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) maintenance services for an additional $14,457 for a contract amount not to exceed $349,653 ; and , direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M24-41 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE, PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NON E
7. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR THE 626 GOLDEN STREETS MISSION TO MISSION 2024 EVENT – F2M23-16, C2M24- 17 , M2M24-42 On July 24, 2024, the City Council approved the intent to participate in the 626 Golden Streets Mission to Mission event and authorized the City Manager or Designee to execute the Memorandum of Understanding. The SGVCOG was successful in securing $400,000 in Proposition C funds to host the 626 Golden Streets Mission-to-Mission, including outreach, pre-event planning, and day of event staging costs. The Event programming require d a set amount of in-kind or local fund match. The SGVCOG and the cities partnered together to host the Event as a contiguous open street event on Sunday, April 28, 2024, from South Pasadena 7 3-11 -2 4
to San Gabriel. The City of Alhambra would provide a $22,500 in-kind match and would be eligible for up to $10,000 in program funding. Each agency would host activities in their hub.
Alhambra ’s hub would be in downtown Alhambra in conjunction with the Farmers Market and Eco Fair.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d a Memorandum of Agreement, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) and the cities of Alhambra, San Gabriel, and South Pasadena to share resources and host the 626 Golden Streets Mission to Mission event, on April 28, 2024; authorize the City Manager to execute said MOA; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council ’s action. ( M2M24-42 ) Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE, PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
8. APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER: ELECTRICAL UPGRADING ON WELL NO. 9 PROJECT – F2M22-36, C2M23-16, M2M24-43
On March 27, 2023, the City Council awarded a contract to Faith Electric LLC for the Electrical Upgrading on Well No. 9 Project in an amount not to exceed $359,552.00. In order to complete the planned replacement of the motor control center Southern California Edison required the City to underground the existing electrical service to Well No. 9. Change Order No. 1 include d not only undergrounding the SCE electrical service, but also the demolishing an existing SCE pad and enclosure, removing and replacing the existing conduit to the new motor control center panels, and installing new concrete pads with protective bollards.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d Change Order No. 1 for the Electrical Upgrading on Well No. 9 Project, increasing C ontract No. C2M23-1 6 with Faith Electric LLC by $117,284.45.00, bringing the total revised contract value to an amount not to exceed $476,836.45 ; d irect ed the Finance Director to appropriate funds from the Water Fund Balance and allocate to account number 401.80.8884.92135; and , direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M24-43 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE, PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
9. ALLEY DEDICATION: 2528 EL PASEO – F2M24-8, M2M24-44, D2M24- 2031 Staff request ed that the City Council accept an alley dedication for the project located at 2528 El Paseo. As part of the approval for the project located at the aforementioned address, a
2.5-foot dedication of property adjacent to the existing alley was required. The sketch and legal description were completed and reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
Discussion : None.
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Action Taken : City Council adopt ed Minute Order No. M2M24-44 as follows:
RESOLVED by the Alhambra City Council as follows: This Council hereby accepts that certain Easement (Deed No. D2M24- 2031 ) from Joshua Moreno and Kaysa Moreno granting to the City of Alhambra an easement for public alley purposes and appurtenant facilities the real property in the City of Alhambra, County of Los Angeles, State of California, more particularly described as follows:
The east 2.50 feet of the north 40.00 feet of Lot 133 of Granada Park, in the City of Alhambra, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 12, Pages 150 and 151 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. Comprising an area of 100 square feet, more or less . and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE, PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
10. RESOLUTION UPDATING VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED (VMT) THRESHOLDS OF
SIGNIFICANCE FOR PURPOSES OF ANALYZING TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) – F2M20-44, R2M24-7 On June 8, 2020, with guidance from the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), the City Council adopted Resolution No. R2M20-22 adopting VMT thresholds of significance for purposes of analyzing transportation impacts under the CEQA, before the new CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3 went into effect on July 1, 2020. The SGVCOG produced the current tool for assessing VMT. The tool is based on VMT outputs from the Southern California Association of Government ’s (SCAG) 2016 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) which was trip-based. The model need ed to be updated to the 2020 RTP/SCS model, which is activity-based. The change of both the type of model (trip-based model versus activity-based) and the underlying data, such as traffic counts and socioeconomic data, resulted in changes to the VMT threshold numbers and low VMT areas.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M24-7 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra updating the “Vehicle Miles Traveled ” Thresholds of Significance for purposes of analyzing transportation impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act ; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE, PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
11, EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – F2M5-77, C2M19-40, M2M24- 45 9 3-11 -2 4
On April 1, 2016, the City contracted with the Regents of the University of California on behalf of the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care to provide continuing education programs and Quality Improvement services. The term of the agreement was extended through March 31, 2024.
Due to the contract expiring on March 31, 2024 and the fact that the contractor continue d to perform satisfactory service, staff reached out to The Regents of the University of California to obtain rates for a five-year term, if authorized. The total cost for the 5-year term would be $134,604.38. Increase costs were the result of inflation and wage increases.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d a second amendment, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to the agreement with The Regents of the University of California for continuing education programs and Quality Improvement services for five years through March 31, 2029 at a cost not to exceed $134,604.38; authorize d the Chief of Police to execute said amendment; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M24- 45 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE, PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
12. APPROVAL OF A WEBSITE SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CIVICPLUS, LLC – F2M24-35, C2M24-15, M2M24-46
CivicPlus, LLC (CivicPlus) provides website hosting and security services for the City of Alhambra. CivicPlus ’s website hosting and security has been critical to all department operations as well as residents and community members. The City ’s website has host ed news and announcements, Requests for Proposals and Bid notices, meeting agendas, facilitates community engagement, and more. The City sought to retain the website hosting and security services with CivicPlus. Staff requested the City Council approve a contract with CivicPlus for five years, with the option to extend one two-year term, for continued support to the City ’s website. Working with them since 2021, services have been satisfactory, and the City sought to continue use of the CivicPlus platform, which is proprietary. Sole source purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080, section (B)(2), which states: “The supply or equipment can only be obtained by one source ( “sole source ”).
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d a contract with CivicPlus, LLC for hosting the City ’s website and related security services in the amount of $102,335.38 over five years through April 29, 2029, with the option to extend for one additional two-year term, subject to final language approval and review by the City Attorney and the City Manager; authorize d the City Manager to exercise the option to extend, subject to satisfactory performance and Council budget appropriation. ( M2M24-46 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE, PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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13. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE LEASE AND SERVICES OF DRONE AS FIRST RESPONDER SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT – F2M24-6B, C2M24- 18 , M2M24-48
The Police Department sought to upgrade its existing Unmanned Aerial Support (UAS) capabilities with Aerodome . A er odome provides an a ll -in-one platform including drone hardware, software, radar, regulatory services and ongoing support for Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. This platform delivers critical situational awareness for officers responding to emergency situations and aid s Poli c e response times. Due to the unique nature of the equipment provided under this contract, this procurement was considered sole source.
Sole source purchase is allowable under Alhambra Municipal Code Section 3.34.080(B)(2).
Discussion : None.
Action Taken : City Council award ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to Aerodome , Inc. for a Drone as a First Responder (DFR) drone, docking station, radar, software and other related equipment for three year s at a cost not to exceed $921,399; appropriate d funds in the amount of $242,133 in Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Fiscal Year 2024-25 to enable the contract; authorize the Chief of Police to execute said agreement; and, direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M24-48 )
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE, PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
14. RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR FIRE BATTALION CHIEF, FIRE CAPTAIN, FIRE ENGINEER, AND FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC – F2M24-2, R2M34-8
Municipal Code Section 2.48.070 (B) provides that before a class specification becomes effective or other changes are made to the City ’s Classification Plan, it shall first be approved by the City Council. As needed, staff will conduct a review of class specifications to ensure that job requirements remain relevant, current and are in alignment with the law and State guidelines and requirements for certain positions. Due to recent changes to course offerings and availability of courses offered through the State of California Fire certification program, language pertaining to requisite coursework and/or certifications required for certain job classifications were updated and amended. In particular, language was added to all of the class specifications to delineate necessary licenses and certificates as required as a condition of employment. No changes to the salary were proposed.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M24-8 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council approving revised Class Specifications for Fire Battalion Chief, Fire Captain, Fire Engineer, Firefighter/Paramedic
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE, PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
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1 5 . MINUTES
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council review ed and approve d as submitted the Minutes of the December 13, 2021 regular meeting of the City Council.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE, PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 6 . PERSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M2 4 -2
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council ratif ied the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated March 11 , 2024 showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE, PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 7. DEMANDS - F2M2 4 -1
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council approve d as submitted Final Check List (8845 thru 8883 ) in the amount of $ 1,439.99 for the period ending January 11, 2024 ; Final Check List (245565 thru 245749 ) in the amount of $ 1,098,818..41 for the period ending January 11, 2024 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $ 1,781,392.80 for the week ending January 5 , 202 4 ; Final Check List (245750 thru 245871 ) in the amount of $ 669,778.19 for the period ending January 18, 2024 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $150,887.10 for the week ending January 12, 2024 ; Final Check List (245872 thru 246009 ) in the amount of $ 1,099,393.16 for the period ending January 25, 202 4 ; and, Final Check List (245 872 thru 246009 ) in the amount of $ 1,098,943.16 for the period ending January 25 , 202 4 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2,220,113.21 for the week ending January 19, 2024.
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE, PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
1 8 . SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN UPDATED AB 481 POLICY – F2M22-41, O2M24-4827
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 12 3-11 -2 4
annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use. Alhambra ’s 2023 Annual Military Equipment Report, proposed 2024 military equipment purchases, and the Police Department ’s updated policy are outlined in the Chief of Police ’s staff report dated February 12, 2024. The Council approved the 2023 Annual Military Equipment Report and gave first reading to th is ordinance approving an updated policy for the use of military equipment at the February 12, 2024 meeting.
Discussion: None.
Action Taken : City Council declare d introduced for its second reading and adopt the following ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. O2M24-4827 : An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra implementing AB 481 by approving an updated policy for the use of military equipment by the Alhambra Police Department
Vote: Moved: ANDRADE-STADLER Seconded: PÉREZ
Ayes: ANDRADE-STADLER, LEE, PÉREZ, MALONEY, MAZA
Noes : NONE
Absent: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS – F2M24-4
1) Jayson HUGH, representing Assemblymember Mike Fong, introduced himself as the field representative for the 49 th Assembly District. He provided his background in Alhambra and the San Gabriel Valley. He stated that he would do his best to work with the City, and pass on any concerns to Assemblymember Fong ’s office.
2) Bert NG, 203 S. Cordova St, spoke regarding his research into R.M. Wilpert, an architect from Alhambra who designed several buildings in the C ity. He also spoke regarding the importance of Historic Preservation and the need to adopt a Historic Preservation Ordinance quickly to protect existing historic structures .
3) Jennifer NG, S. Cordova St., echoed Mr. Ng ’s comments and also spoke regarding the importance of Historic Preservation and the need to adopt a Historic Preservation Ordinance quickly to protect existing historic structures.
4) Brian OTIS, 310 N. Monterey St., commended the City on the 2023 Accomplishments and for maintaining a balanced budget with no deficit.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) – F2M2 4 -7 Vice Mayor PÉREZ referred to Item No. 2, thanked residents for their support, and expressed excitement over the adoption of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan. She requested staff continue to review the placement of speed humps or bumps at the request of several residents.
Ms. PÉREZ and City Attorney MONTES discussed Council norms and procedure for the operation of Council meetings and Ms. PÉREZ requested information regarding the process for other city councils at the next Strategic Planning Session. Ms. PÉREZ went on to speak regarding decorum in Council meetings.
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Councilmember MALONEY and City Manager BINNQUIST discussed the next steps for discussion of the Historic R esources S urvey, the development of the historic preservation ordinance including additional public outreach and public hearings.
Mr. MALONEY reported on the Fire Department Recruitment Ceremony and the East Alhambra Little League Opening Day. He also discussed his attendance at the Clean Power Alliance Board meeting and provided an update for the City ’s enrol lment in the Clean Power Alliance. He also congratulated Ms. PÉREZ for her success in the California State Senate Primary e lection.
Councilmember LEE referred to Item No. 1 Women ’s History Month Proclamation and thanked her mother and other women in her life.
Ms. LEE referred to Ms. Pérez ’s comments during discussion of Item No. 2 and clarified several points.
She supported Ms. PÉREZ ’s suggestion for further discussion of Council norms and procedures. They continued to discuss comments made during Item No. 2 as well as during previous meetings.
Councilmember ANDRADE-STADLER reported that as the City ’s representative to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, they had voted to join “Connect SoCal for 2024, ” the 2024-2025 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy. She discussed the proposal. She further discussed the upcoming City Council Strategic Planning Session. She went on to report her attendance at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for SkyZone . She also reported on her attendance at the dinner for the Parent Teacher Association.
Mayor MAZA also reported his attendance at the Firefighters Recruitment and Swearing -in Ceremony.
He went on to report on upcoming events such as the Virtual Community Meeting for the Sustainability Plan, the “Peeps and Pedals ” Spring Festival, and the State of the City event. Mr. MAZA also congratulated Ms. PÉREZ for her success in the California State Senate Primary election .
ADJOURNMENT: At 9:26 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 regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council is scheduled for Monday, March 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
LAUREN MYLES, CMC
CITY CLERK
by
BRIANNA LAMB MCCARTHY
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK