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CITY OF SAN GABRIEL
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 - 6:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chamber
425 South Mission Drive
San Gabriel, California 91776
Mark Lazzaretto
City Manager
Keith Lemieux
City Attorney
Julie Nguyen
City Clerk
Kevin B. Sawkins
City Treasurer
Tony Ding
Mayor
John R. Harrington
Vice Mayor
Denise Menchaca
Council Member
Carina Rivera
Council Member
John Wu
Council Member
AMENDED AGENDA 9/1/2022
Uploaded Item 4D
Added Item 4F
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – September 6, 2022 2 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
• CALL TO ORDER
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY: Vice Mayor Harrington
• ROLL CALL: Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Harrington, Council Members Menchaca, Rivera, Wu
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and recommendations will be approved in one motion unless a member of the City Council or audience requests separate discussion.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes are a record of the official actions taken at the City Council meeting.
1. Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of August 2, 2022.
2. Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of August 5, 2022.
3. Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of August 6, 2022.
4. Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of August 16, 2022.
5. Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of August 16, 2022.
Recommended Action: Approval.
B. MATERIAL DEMANDS
The most recent Material Demands from the Finance Department are presented to the City Council for review and approval.
Recommended Action:
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – September 6, 2022 3 Staff recommends that the City Council approve Material Demands as presented.
C. 2022 CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST CODE BIENNIAL UPDATE
Under the Political Reform Act, public agencies are required to adopt a conflictof-interest code designating positions required to file Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) and assigning disclosure categories specifying the types of interests to be reported. The conflict-of-interest code must be reviewed every two years so that amendments may be made as needed. There is no fiscal impact.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council effectuate the necessary changes to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code by adopting Resolution No. 22-56 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, amending the City of San Gabriel Conflict of Interest Code and rescinding Resolution No. 20-43.”
D. ORDINANCE NO. 684 ADOPTING POLICE DEPARTMENT LEXIPOL POLICY, SECTION 707, MILITARY EQUIPMENT, PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 481 MILITARY EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION, USE, AND REPORTING – 2ND
READING & ADOPTION
Ordinance No. 684 was approved at introduction by a 5-0 vote of the City Council at the August 16, 2022, City Council regular meeting. There is no fiscal impact directly related to the adoption of this policy.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 684 entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of San Gabriel, California, adopting Police Department Lexipol Policy, Section 707, Military Equipment, pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 481 Military Equipment Acquisition, Use, and Reporting.”
E. COMMISSIONER REMOVAL FOR NON-ATTENDANCE
The City’s Rules of Order for City Meetings provide for declaring a commission seat vacant after a specified number of unexcused absences. The City Council City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – September 6, 2022 4 is requested to make this declaration for a Community Services Commission seat.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council declare the Community Services Commission seat currently held by Bronwyn Velazquez vacant, effective immediately, and direct staff to advertise the position and begin accepting applications.
F. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION PROPOSED SCOPE, PURPOSE AND 2022 ANNUAL WORKPLAN
To help guide the commissioners’ work for the year and beyond and falling in alignment with the recommendation from the Human Equity, Access and Relations (HEAR) Commission, the Commission has developed a scope, purpose and annual workplan. The Commissioners have had open and constructive dialogue to develop an enduring scope and purpose that best fits in alignment with the intent of the CS Commission as well as the City of San Gabriel’s mission statement.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the Community Services Commission’s Scope, Purpose and 2022 Annual Workplan, as presented above.
5. PUBLIC HEARING – None.
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS – None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. INCLUSIONARY HOUSING AND DENSITY BONUS
In recent years, both the community and City Council have expressed interest in the introduction of an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and updating the City’s existing Density Bonus Ordinance. This report provides information on inclusionary housing and density bonus and implementation of Programs 14 and 16 in the 2021-2029 Housing Element. There is no fiscal impact with the adoption of the Legislative Platform.
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – September 6, 2022 5 Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council review and discuss the Recommendation Memorandum, provide direction to staff on the development of an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and updating the City’s existing Density Bonus Ordinance, and provide steps on the adoption of both ordinances at a future City Council meeting.
B. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S FEE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE PRICES AND
FEES FOR THE DUMPLING AND BEER FESTIVAL
For the past six years, the City has held its signature Dumpling and Beer Festival.
This outdoor community festival celebrates the region’s diverse cultures through popular food and drink. The event is free and open to the public, through purchased tickets are required for guests 21 years of age or older to enter the beer garden area. In addition to an admission charge for the beer garden, the City also collects a vendor participation fee of $100 for a food truck, or $200 for a food booth. Historically, these fees were charged by a consultant hired by the City to run the event. The event is now run by the City directly and these fees continue to be implemented. Inclusion of the fees in the City’s Fee Schedule will have a positive impact on the General Fund.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council amend the City’s adopted Fee Schedule to include the vendor participation fee and charge of admission for the Dumpling and Beer Festival at the amounts recommended.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Each Council Member may address the City Council and public on matters of general information and/or concern. This is also the time for Council Members to report on conferences and/or meetings they have attended.
11. CLOSED SESSION – None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – September 6, 2022 6 The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. Information regarding matters to be considered at each meeting will be available on the Friday before the City Council Meeting on the City’s website at www.sangabrielcity.com.
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