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MINUTES OF MAY 17, 2022
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SAN GABRIEL CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ding called the regular meeting of the San Gabriel City Council to order at 6:40 P.M. on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, California, 91776.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Harrington.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Denise Menchaca, Carina Rivera, John Wu, Vice Mayor
John R. Harrington, and Mayor Tony Ding.
None.
City Manager Mark Lazzaretto, City Attorney Keith
Lemieux, Community Services Director Rebecca Perez,
Police Chief Eugene Harris, Chief City Clerk Sharon Clark, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg de Vinck, Fire Chief Steven Wallace, Human Resources/Risk
Management Director Edward Macias, Finance Director
William Kaholokula, Community Development Director
Aldo Cervantes, and Assistant City Clerk Marilyn Bonus
City Attorney Lemieux announced that since the special meeting had not concluded, the report would be given at the next regular meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chief City Clerk Clark provided information for the public on how to view the meeting and how to request meeting agendas.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER
I Hearing no objection, Mayor Ding stated the agenda order was approved.
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. PROCLAMATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Council Member Rivera made the presentation.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Sue Fitzsimmons, resident, reported on a successful Fire Service Day that was held May 14, 2022, by the San Gabriel Fire Department, commented on the importance of participating in a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, and encouraged Council to attend.
Jeanne Raya, resident, reported on Vice Mayor Harrington's community meeting where a candidate forum was suggested and requested that the City sponsor a candidate forum.
Chasity Jennings-Nunez, resident, reported on her participation in a recent reproductionfreedom rally and acknowledged victims of a recent hate crime.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Staff requested that the Consent Calendar be considered with two corrections as follows:
• Item 4F, Agreement Extension with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society, a correction to the term of contract in Section 1 of the agreement, for a contract period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
• Item 4J, Fire Apparatus Lease Agreement, with a corrected resolution number of 22-25.
A motion was made by Council Member Menchaca, seconded by Vice Mayor Harrington, to approve Consent Calendar Items 4A - 4E, 4G-41, and 4K as presented; and Item 4F and 4J as amended.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
MENCHACA, RIVERA, WU, HARRINGTON, DING
NONE
NONE
NONE
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council approved the following:
1. Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of April 28, 2022.
2. Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of May 3, 2022.
3. Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of May 3, 2022.
B. MATERIAL DEMANDS
The City Council approved April 7, 2022, and April 14, 2022, Registers of Demands and Warrants for the payment of City expenditures.
C. CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT-APRIL 2022
The City Council received and filed the Cash and Investment Report for April 2022.
D. MONTHLY BUDGET UPDATE - APRIL 2022
The City Council received and filed the report.
E. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-28 APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 SENATE BILL 1 (SB1) ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT PROJECT LIST CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 2 of 6 May 17, 2022 I
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The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 22-28 adopting the Fiscal Year 2022/23 List of Projects Funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017(SB 1 );
2. Authorized the Public Works Director to file necessary documentation to satisfy SB1 funding requirements and act as the signature authority.
F. AGREEMENT EXTENSION WITH THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY (SGVHS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $325,000 FOR ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-2023
The City Council authorized the City Manager to extend the existing agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in the amount of $325,000.
G. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE MEJORANDO GROUP FOR $24,275 PLUS EXPENSES FOR FACILITATION
SERVICES FORAN EXECUTIVE TEAM RETREAT AND FACILITATION WITH CITY
COUNCIL FOR THE CREATION OF A FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE CITY
The City Council approved the contract with The Mejorando Group for Executive Team facilitation and a City Council strategic planning retreat, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement as presented.
H. RESOLUTION NO. 22-27 RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 21-12 AND
ADOPTING RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF PUBLIC MEETINGS IN
ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE THE CHANGE IN MEETING SCHEDULE FOR THE
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-27 rescinding Resolution No. 21 -12 and adopting Rules of Order for the Conduct of City Meetings.
I. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES (UCLA) CENTER FOR
PREHOSPITAL CARE CONTRACT SECOND AMENDMENT
The City Council authorized the City Manager or designee to enter into the Second Amendment to Services Agreement with the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care in the amount of $32,769 annually for the duration of the agreement.
J. FIRE APPARATUS LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PNC EQUIPMENT FINANCE,
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
The City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a lease-purchase agreement subject to final approval as to form by the City Attorney, in the amount of $800,720.08 for one 2024 Pierce Enforcer Triple Combination Rescue Apparatus and adopted Resolution No. 22-25 approving the Master Lease Agreement.
K. 2020 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM
The City Council approved:
Police Department
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1. Increase estimated revenue (account 186-3215) and appropriation (transfers out) in 'Other Grants' Fund by $67,518; and increase estimated revenue (transfers in) and appropriation in Capital/Special Projects Funds (account 124- 751-57-99-380) by $67,518.
Fire Department
2. Increase estimated revenue (account 186-3215) and appropriation (transfers out) in 'Other Grants' Fund by $62,000; and increase estimated revenue (transfers in) and appropriation in Capital/Special Projects Funds (account 124- 761 -57-99-380) by $62,000.
3. Authorization for both the Police Chief and Fire Chief to accept the SHSP grant and purchase the items under the City's purchasing policy.
4. Authorization for the City Manager to execute the subrecipient agreement between the City and the County of Los Angeles and adopt Resolution No. 22-
26. 5. PUBLIC HEARING - None.
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. FEE STRUCTURE AND POLICY FOR USE OF OUTDOOR SPACES IN THE
MISSION DISTRICT
Community Services Director Perez made the presentation.
Clarifying discussion included parking lot rental fee based on type of use.
Chasity Jennings-Nunez, resident, commented on resident and non-resident fees, and requested consideration of a separate fee structure for residents and nonprofits, with continued priority for large events.
Discussion included past fee structure for residents; use impacts to multiple facilities because of proximity; distinction between non-profits who are sell ing merchandise and those which are not; providing a temporary-use permit checklist or site template for applicants; and insurance requirements and availability for applicants.
A motion was made by Council Member Wu, seconded by Council Member Rivera, to approve the fee structure and policy for use of outdoor spaces in the Mission District as outlined in the agenda report, with the addition of resident/non -profit discounted fees in all categories, with the fees to be included in the upcoming FY 2022-23 Budget public hearing for Council consideration.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
7. NEW BUSINESS
MENCHACA, RIVERA, WU, HARRINGTON, DING
NONE
NONE
NONE
A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ANNUAL UPDATE
Community Development Director Cervantes made the presentation.
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Debbie Kilgore, resident, commented on affordability of the housing constructed and parking availability related to new developments.
Discussion included parking ratios for commercial buildings; EV-charging station requirements for new developments; Conditional Use Permit (CUP) percentages for restaurant use; distribution of the City's Economic Development newsletter; factors which affect the timing of the City's lnclusionary Housing Ordinance; signage for development projects to inform the community; an update on the Mission 261 site; providing workshops for the City's business community; grant-funding for kitchen start-ups; facilitating communication with property owners of blighted or undeveloped parcels; bringing property owners and business prospects together; and status updates on various development projects.
B. DONATION OF HERNANDO VILLA'S "THE PIONEERS" MURAL TO THE LUCAS
MUSEUM OF NARRATIVE ART
City Manager Lazzaretto made the presentation. Alex Capriotti, Lucas Museum Director of Communications and Marketing, provided information on the Museum and its vision for story telling through art.
Clarifying discussion included that the mural would be part of rotating exhibits.
There was no public comment.
Discussion included the potential for the museum as a global destination and the mural as a community connection.
A motion was made by Council Member Menchaca, seconded by Mayor Ding, to approve and authorize the donation of Villa's "The Pioneer" mural to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
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ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
MENCHACA, RIVERA, WU, HARRINGTON, DING
NONE
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NONE
8. PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - None.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Council Member Menchaca commended Community Services Director Perez and staff for a job well done on the City's Cinco de Mayo event; suggested outreach to the community on non-City events hosted in the City to promote City businesses; complimented Fire Chief Wallace and staff on the recent Fire Service Day; and requested more information on the CERT program.
Mayor Ding concurred with comments by Council Member Menchaca.
11. CLOSED SESSION - None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 P.M.
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Approved this 7 th day of June, 2022:
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TONY DING, Mayor
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