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MINUTES OF MARCH 5, 2024
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SAN GABRIEL CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Harrington called the regu lar meeting of the San Gabriel City Council to order at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 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 Mayor Harrington.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Eric Chan, Tony Ding, Denise Menchaca, Vice Mayor
John Wu, and Mayor John R. Harrington.
None.
City Manager Mark Lazzaretto, City Attorney Keith
Lemieux, Community Services Director Rebecca Perez,
Chief City Clerk Sharon Clark, Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg de Vinck, Human Resources/Risk
Management Director Edward Macias, Fire Chief Steven
Wallace, Community Development Director Aldo
Cervantes, Police Chief Edward Elizalde, and Assistant
City Clerk Marilyn Bonus.
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
Hearing no objection, Mayor Harrington announced that the agenda order was approved.
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
Mayor Harrington made the presentation and the following business owners accepted the proclamation: Yonette Alleyne, Caribbean Gourmet; Roxane Guzman, Lunas Restaurant; and Carina Rivera, El Pavo Bakery.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Carina Rivera, resident, provided comments expressing concerns with the Human Equity, Access and Relations (HEAR) Commission involving youth in the discussion of sensitive topics.
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A resident of 25 years provided comments about a voter's guide she received from a Council Member.
Jayson Hugh, new Field Representative for Assemblymember Mike Fong, introduced himself and stated he is looking forward to working with the City.
Cheryl Cabot, resident and Community Services Commissioner, expressed displeasure at comments made at a recent HEAR Commission meeting, and reminded the Commission of their role.
Andrew, resident, stated his support for the All Are Welcome program, as proposed by the HEAR Commission.
Chasity Jennings-Nunez, M.D., resident, and HEAR Commission Chair, thanked the business owners recognized for Women's History Month for their contributions to the community, and spoke in support of the All Are Welcome program as proposed by the HEAR Commission.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Regarding Item 4B, Andrew, resident, questioned if the City receives restitution to the City for graffiti, and requested details on a payment to the San Gabriel Hope Lions Club.
City Manager Lazzaretto responded that the City does receive restitution for graffiti very infrequently and it doesn't come close to the actual cost to the City, and that the payments are for Council Member memberships or participation in events.
Regarding Item 4F, in response to a question from Council Member Chan, Public Works Director/City Engineer de Vinck gave details of the City funds and in-kind donation required for the event and where funding will come from.
A motion was made by Council Member Menchaca, seconded by Vice Mayor Wu, to approve Consent Calendar Items 4A - 4F as presented.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHAN, DING, MENCHACA, WU, HARRINGTON
NONE
NONE
NONE
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council approved:
1. Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of February 20, 2024.
2. Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of February 20, 2024.
B. MATERIAL DEMANDS
The City Council approved February 9, and February 16, 2024, Registers of Demands and Warrants for the payment of City expenditures.
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C. RESOLUTION NO. 24-08 APPROVING THE COMPREHENSIVE MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SAN GABRIEL POLICE OFFICERS'
ASSOCIATION FOR THE JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 PERIOD The City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-08, approving the comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding for the period covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 between the City and San Gabriel Police Officers' Association, and authorized the City's negotiators to fully execute the Memorandum of Understanding.
D. ORDINANCE NO. 702: AMENDING CHAPTER 153 OF THE SAN GABRIEL
MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE SAN GABRIEL MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO NEW STATE LAW THAT WOULD ALLOW MEDICINAL
CANNABIS DELIVERY-ONLY RETAILERS IN THE M-1 ZONE (ZTA23-004) -
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
The City Council waived reading and adopted Ordinance No. 702 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, Approving Planning Case No. ZTA23-004, Amending Title XV, Chapter 153 (Zoning) Relating to New State Law that Would Allow Medicinal Cannabis Delivery-only Retailers in the M-1 Zone."
E. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT NO. 73095, A PROPOSED HOTEL AND MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 101 WEST VALLEY BOULEVARD AND FINDING OF A CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) EXEMPTION
The City Council found the project exempt from California Environmental Quality Act based on Section 15332, Class 32 (In-Fill Development), approved the Final Tract Map No. 73095 and the Subdivision Improvement Agreement, authorized its filing with the Los Angeles County Recorder and authorized the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Agreement.
F. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE ACTIVE STREETS MISSION-TO-MISSION 2024 EVENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 PLUS A MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT OF $10,000
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute the final version of the Memorandum of Agreement between the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and the cities of San Gabriel, Alhambra, and South Pasadena for the 2024 Active Streets Mission-to-Mission, after all three agencies mutually agree to the terms.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. EXTENSION OF INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 701 REGARDING THE TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICINAL
CANNABIS DELIVERY BUSINESSES AND AN EXEMPTION FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Mayor Harrington opened the public hearing.
Planning Manager Samantha Tewasart made the staff presentation.
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There was no public comment; therefore, Mayor Harrington closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Chan, seconded by Council Member Menchaca, to extend Interim Ordinance No. 701 for three additional months.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHAN, DING, MENCHACA, WU, HARRINGTON
NONE
NONE
NONE
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS - None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. PUBLIC OPINION POLL RESULTS ON PUBLIC SAFETY HEADQUARTERS
PROPERTY TAX AND BUSINESS TAX MODERNIZATION
City Manager Lazzaretto introduced the item and Consultant Richard Bernard of FM3 made the presentation.
Clarifying discussion included survey results on favorable versus unfavorable views of City government.
Andrew, resident, commented on the survey and the need for additional information for the community.
Discussion included next steps including analysis, educating the community, and presenting options to the Council and community; and survey methodology.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 703 RENEWING AND APPROVING THE SAN GABRIEL POLICE DEPARTMENT'S UPDATED MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY 707
AND FINDING THAT THE ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE 7072(A)
Police Lieutenant Rene Lopez made the presentation.
Clarifying discussion included that the rifles used now are standard issue so are not required to be reported; and the potential purchase of unarmed aerial vehicles (drones) and associated personnel needs.
Andrew, resident, expressed his opinion that the report as presented is insufficient to conform with current law.
In response to a question from Council, City Attorney Lemieux stated that the policy is compliant with the law.
A motion was made by Council Member Menchaca, seconded by Vice Mayor Wu, to approve the Assembly Bill 481 annual report and the updated Policy 707 and renew, introduce and conduct the first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 703 Readopting Police Department Lexipol Policy, Section 707, Military Equipment, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481 Military Equipment Acquisition, Use, and Reporting and Establishing Annual Review Process, waive future reading, and schedule the second reading and adoption for the next regular City Council meeting.
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Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHAN, DING, MENCHACA, WU, HARRINGTON
NONE
NONE
NONE
8. PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - None.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Vice Mayor Wu reported on a visit from a 45-person delegation from Hua lien County, Taiwan, to the City and thanked staff who participated.
Council Member Chan reported on events from the delegation visit and thanked Vice Mayor Wu for facilitating and City staff for their presentations and making the visitors feel welcome; and reported on his attendance at a San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce Networking Mixer and Networking breakfast, the Temple City Camelia Festival, the first downtown Arcadia Improvement Association Lunar New Year Festival, and the grand opening of Mags Matamis, a new boba booth in Blossom Market Hall.
Council Member Ding reported on his attendance at a Chamber of Chamber event, the delegation visit, a Sanitation District meeting, an Arcadia Challenge opportunity regarding affordable housing and homeless, several businesses' Lunar New Year celebrations, and the Edi and San Gabriel Hope Lions Club Lunar New Year senior meal.
Council Member Menchaca reported on delegation visit events and thanked Vice Mayor Wu for facilitating the important connection; and requested to agendize a future item to discuss termination of the HEAR Commission, with the consent of Mayor Harrington and Council Member Chan.
11. CLOSED SESSION - None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. in memory of Mr. Cang Lieu. \
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ectfully submitted:
Approved this 19th day of March, 2024:
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HARRINGTON,
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