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MINUTES OF APRIL 16, 2024
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SAN GABRIEL CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wu called the regular meeting of the San Gabriel City Council to order at 6:34 P.M. on Tuesday, April 16, 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 Council Member Chan
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Eric Chan, Tony Ding, John R. Harrington, Vice Mayor
Menchaca, and Mayor John Wu.
None.
City Manager Mark Lazzaretto, Assistant City Attorney
Martin Koczanowicz, Community Services Director
Rebecca Perez, Fire Chief Steven Wallace, Human
Resources/Risk Management Director Edward Macias,
Community Development Director Aldo Cervantes,
Police Chief Edward Elizalde, Assistant City Clerk Marilyn Bonus, and Management Assistant Adam Yang.
Assistant City Clerk Bonus provided information for the public on how to view the meeting and request meeting agendas.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER
Hearing no objection, Mayor Wu announced that the agenda order was approved.
2. PRESENTATIONS - None.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Benjamin Tran requested a resolution be agendized to call for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Elias requested a resolution be agendized to call for a ceasefire in Palestine.
Peter Deng, resident, speaking on behalf of the medical center on the second floor at 123 E. Valley Blvd., requested that zoning be changed to allow the medical center to be on the first floor to be more accessible to seniors.
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Valerie Munoz, La Puente Council member and San Gabriel's representative to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority, invited the Council and community to tour the Authority and provided information about its activities.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Assistant City Clerk · Bonus stated staff's request that Item 4A2 be approved as amended with the removal of a partial sentence and correction of a typographical error.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Menchaca, seconded by Counci l Member .
Harrington, to approve Consent Calendar Item 4A as amended and Items 4B - 4G as presented.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHAN, DING, HARRINGTON, MENCHACA, WU
NONE
NONE
NONE
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council approved:
1. Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of April 2, 2024.
2. Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of April 2, 2024.
B. MATERIAL DEMANDS
The City Council approved March 21, and March 29, 2024, Registers of Demands and Warrants for the payment of City expenditures.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 24-14 ADDING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT TO THE CITY
MANAGER TO THE AUTHORIZED POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY
SCHEDULE AND RECLASSIFYING THE POSITION OF MANAGEMENT
ANALYST-PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER TO ASSISTANT TO THE CITY
MANAGER IN ADMINISTRATION
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-14, which approves the classification specification and base salary range for Assistant to the City Manager, adds the Assistant to the City Manager position classification and base salary range to the Authorized Position Classification and Salary Schedule, and reclassifies the Management Analyst-PIO to Assistant to the City Manager in Administration.
D. AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $140,000 [RESOLUTION NO. 24-17] The City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-17 approving and accepting the requirements of the Office of Traffic Safety Grant Agreement outlined in the report.
E. POLICE DEPARTMENT PURCHASE OF THREE FRONTLINE VEHICLES IN THE AMOUNT OF $181,859.46 AND ONE UNMARKED DETECTIVE BUREAU VEHICLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,168.08 [RESOLUTION NO. 24-19] The City Council authorized the Police Chief to purchase the vehicles as listed in the quotations for an amount not to exceed $241,027.54 and adopted Resolution CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 2 of 6 April 16, 2024 I
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No. 24-19, increasing appropriations in the Special Projects Fund (Fleet Maintenance) by $984.93 and Air Quality Management District by $9,168.08.
F. THEATRE FEE REDUCTION REQUEST BY SAN GABRIEL MISSION HIGH SCHOOL
The City Council approved staff's recommendation to grant a partial waiver of the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse rental fee in the amount of $1,100 for the May 30th event day.
G. COLLECTION AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL CREDIT TO PERFORM
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE COLLECTION SERVICES FOR DELINQUENT
CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS
The City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Professional Credit to perform accounts receivable collection services for delinquent customer accounts.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. ORDINANCE NO. 706 AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE SAN GABRIEL
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NEW STATE LAW FOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ZTA24-001) - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
Mayor Wu opened the public hearing.
Associate Planner Marlon Cervantes made the staff presentation.
Clarifying discussion included that this item is to bring the City's Code into compliance with State Code.
There was no public comment; therefore, Mayor Wu closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Chan, to:
1. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 706 by title only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN GABRIEL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 153 (ZONING CODE) OF THE SAN GABRIEL
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
2. Waive future reading of the Ordinance and schedule the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance for the next regular City Council meeting.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
CHAN, DING, HARRINGTON, MENCHACA, WU
NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS - None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
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A. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 707 DELETING TITLE 111, CHAPTER 33, SECTIONS 33.50-33.57 FROM THE SAN GABRIEL MUNICIPAL
CODE TO DISSOLVE THE HUMAN EQUITY, ACCESS AND RELATIONS (HEAR)
COMMISSION AND POTENTIAL APPOINTMENT OF TWO COUNCILMEMBERS
TO A HUMAN RELATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE
City Manager Lazzaretto made the presentation.
The following provided comments or spoke in favor of continuing the HEAR Commission: Fr. John Molyneux, CMF, resident; Rick Khan; Jorge Montes, resident; Amanda Andradre, resident; Stacia Kato, President, PFLAG San Gabriel Valley Asian Pacific Islander Chapter; Cristian Castaneda, resident; Natalia Castaneda, resident; Lori Chu, resident; Kevin Chu, resident; Anonymous, resident; Jose Escobar, Regional Health Officer, San Gabriel Valley, County of Los Angeles Public Health; James E. Herr, Director, Daniel K. Inouye National Center for the Preservation of Democracy; Yolie Anguiano; Jason Moss, resident, Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations Commissioner; Bree; Edgar; Violet Rose Wang, resident; Robin S. Toma, Executive Director, on behalf of the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations and its President llan Davidson; Leticia Castaneda, resident; coalition of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) elected officials representing the San Gabriel Valley (Jeffrey Prang, Assessor, Los Angeles County, President, Los Angeles County LGBTQ+ Elected Officials Association; Drew Aleman, Clerk, City of Covina: Florencio Briones, Trustee, El Monte Union High School District; Henry Lo, Councilmember, City of Monterey Park; Jason Lyon, Councilmember, City of Pasadena; Sasha Renee Perez, Vice Mayor, City of Alhambra; Gabriel Quinones, Mayor, City of La Puente; Aaron Simental, Board Vice President, Bassett Unified School District; Alton Wang, Board President, Pasadena City College; Thomas Wong, Mayor, City of Monterey Park); Gabriel Arellano; Richard Zaldivar; Sophia Pu, resident; Kathay Feng, resident; Rev.
Tim Hartley, Church of Our Saviour; Edith Gonzalez, representing Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis; Dr. Felix Nunez, resident; Ray C.; Julian Loza, resident; David Localio, resident; Jeanne Raya, resident; Erlinda Romo, resident; Florencio Briones, President, United Democrats of the San Gabriel Valley; Michelle Brenhaug, resident, Vice-Chair HEAR Commission; Florence Simpson, resident; Isaac Chan, resident; Lilliana Simpson Castaneda, resident; Jeff Farber, resident; Ariel Bustamante; Jorge Herrera Avila, resident; Viki Goto, resident, Chair, HEAR Commission; Brad Lemack, resident; Robert Powers; Maria Do, Los Angeles LGBT Center; Joey Espinoza-Hernandez; Jackie Calvache; Katie McMahon; Dr. Chasity Jennings-Nunez, resident, HEAR Commissioner; and Alan K. Chan.
The following provided comments or spoke in favor of dissolving the HEAR Commission: George Carney, resident; Doug Richter, resident; Sue Fitzsimmons, resident; George Valdez, resident; D. Gutierrez, resident; and Cheryl A. Cabot, resident.
The following commented without taking a position: Assemblymember Mike Fong; Congresswoman Judy Chu; and one anonymous commenter.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
The meeting was recessed at 9:10 P.M. and reconvened at 9:19 P.M. with all Council Members present.
Discussion included the HEAR Commission's purpose to address all human relations issues, not a single issue; the Commissioners' changing of narratives and character attacks on those who voiced opposing perspectives; Commission CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 4 of 6 April 16, 2024 I
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dissolution as a chance to streamline and reassign staff resources; diversity, equity, and inclusion will continue; preference for an ad hoc committee instead of a commission for best use of City resources; making decisions that are good for the entire community; charitable organizations as the best way for advocacy; separating the dissolution of the HEAR Commission from support for the LGBTQ community; postponing consideration of dissolving the Commission; importance of listening to all groups; value of implicit bias training; separation of the All Are Welcome program from the dissolution of the HEAR Commission; conflict in the viewpoint of oversight responsibility between the Commission and Council; and preference to provide new direction and redefine the responsibilities of the Commission.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Harrington, to:
1. Waive full reading, introduce by title only, and waive future reading of Ordinance No. 707 Deleting Title 111, Chapter 33, Sections 33.50-33.57 from the San Gabriel Municipal Code to dissolve the HEAR Commission; and waive future reading and schedule the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance for the next regular City Council meeting.
2. Appoint, at a later time, two members of the City Council to an ad hoc subcommittee and provide specific direction on a human relations issue to explore and provide recommendations to the entire City Council.
Motion carried by a vote of 3-2 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHAN, HARRINGTON, MENCHACA
DING, WU
NONE
NONE
8. PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - None.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Council Member Harrington commented he is looking forward to the upcoming League of Cities conference and the City1s Farmers Market to be held on April 27, 2024, from 8:30 A.M. - 1 :30 P.M.
Council Member Ding reported on his attendance at the Herald Christian Center1s walkathon, and commented on the upcoming Farmers Market.
Council Member Chan reported on his attendance at a San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce Tasty Tuesday Networking event and commented that he is looking forward to the Farmers Market.
Vice Mayor Menchaca announced the Mission-to-Mission event on April 28, 2024, and reported on her attendance at a Mosquito Vector and Control District ride-along.
Mayor Wu reported on the signing ceremony for a Letter of Intent with the Taiwan Tourist Delegation for donation of lanterns to enhance the City's events, reported on the new Senior Haircut Service which will be provided once a month at the Community Center, and reported on his attendance at a Los Angeles County Waste Management District board meeting.
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11. CLOSED SESSION - None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:57 P.M.
Approved this 7th day of May 2024:
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