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MINUTES OF JUNE 18, 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 6:31 P.M. on Tuesday, June 18, 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 Vice Mayor Menchaca.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Eric Chan, Tony Ding (arrived 6:32 P.M.), John R.
Harrington, Vice Mayor Menchaca, and Mayor John Wu.
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, Finance Director William Kaholokula,
Community Development Director Aldo Cervantes,
Police Captain Rikimaru Nakamura, and Assistant City
Clerk Marilyn Bonus.
Chief City Clerk Clark 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 approved the agenda order.
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. JUNETEENTH DAV
Mayor Wu made the presentation.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Florence Simpson, resident, provided comments expressing displeasure with the composition of the LGBTQ Ad Hoc Committee.
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Kimberly Winfield, resident, related an incident with a possibly homeless person and asked who incidents should be reported to. City Manager Lazzaretto directed her to Police Captain Nakamura, who was present, for assistance.
Viki Goto, resident, former Chair of HEAR Commission, expressed displeasure with a Council Member's comments at the last Council meeting during the discussion on a LGBTQ Ad Hoc Committee, encouraged voting in the upcoming election, and thanked Los Angeles County Supervisors for their creation of a LGBTQ+ Commission.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Regarding Item 41, Steve Feng, Principal of Coolidge Elementary School, spoke in support and expressed appreciation to the City Council for considering this item.
Regarding Item 4E, City Manager Lazzaretto explained that the dealership had sold the vehicle which the Fire Department had planned to purchase; therefore, the item will be brought back at a future time.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Chan, to approve Consent Calendar Items 4A - 4C and 4F - 4J as presented.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHAN, DING, HARRINGTON, MENCHACA, WU
NONE
NONE
NONE
Regarding Item 4D, Council Member Ding recused himself pursuant to the Levine Act, based on having received a campaign contribution of $3000 on June 23, 2023, from Athens Services, and left the Chamber at 6:49 P.M. He returned to the dais at 6:50 P.M. following the vote on this item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Menchaca, seconded by Counci l Member Harrington to approve Item 4D as presented.
Motion carried by a vote of 4-0-0- 7 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHAN, HARRINGTON, MENCHACA, WU
NONE
NONE
DING
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council approved:
1. Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of June 4, 2024.
2. Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of June 4, 2024.
B. MATERIAL DEMANDS
The City Council approved May 24, 2024, and May 31, 2024, Registers of Demands and Warrants for the payment of City expenditures.
C. CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT - MAY 2024
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The City Council received and filed the Cash and Investment Report for May 2024.
D. ATHENS SERVICES REQUEST FOR ANNUAL RATE REVIEW AND
ADJUSTMENTS FOR WASTE SERVICES AND STREET SWEEPING SERVICES AT A MONTHLY COST OF $11,097.67
The City Council:
1. Approved the annual rate adjustments proposed by Athens Services rate schedules that take effect on July 1, 2024.
2. Authorized the City Manager to approve a purchase order with Athens Services for $133,172.04 for street sweeping services using the Gas Tax account 136- 800-02-22-055.
E. PURCHASE OF A FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF VEHICLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,110
This item was removed from the agenda.
F. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES (UCLA) CENTER FOR
PREHOSPITAL CARE CONTRACT
The City Council authorized the City Manager or Fire Chief to enter into the new Contract for Services Agreement with the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care in the amount of $41,760 annually for the duration of the agreement.
G. ACCEPTANCE OF 2020 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM
SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT AWARD [RESOLUTION NO. 24-37]
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-37 approving the following:
1. Increase account 186-3215 by $44,257 (revenue account).
2. Increase the Fire Department Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget by $44,257 in account 124-761-57-99-380.
3. Authorize the City Manager or Fire Chief to accept the State Homeland Security Program supplemental grant and purchase items from the Department of Homeland Security Approved Equipment List under the City's purchasing policy.
H. APPROVAL OF LA LAGUNA DE SAN GABRIEL REHABILITATION PROJECT AND ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE O.F EXEMPTION
The City Council:
1. Found the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 and authorized the City Manager to file the Notice of Exemption; and
2. Approved the rehabilitation project.
I. UPDATED FACILITIES JOINT AGREEMENT WITH SAN GABRIEL UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT AND REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO FUND A
PORTION OF THE PLAYGROUND CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR COOLIDGE
SCHOOL PARK FROM PARK DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000
The City Council:
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1. Approved the proposed Amended and Restates Facilities Joint Use Agreement; and authorized the City Manager and Mayor to execute the agreement.
2. Authorized the recommended amount of $100,000 in park impact fees account 124-850-40-97-807 to contribute to the construction of a playground at Coolidge School Park.
J. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SAN GABRIEL
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR USE OF GABRIELINO HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS
FOR INDEPENDENCE DAV CELEBRATION
The City Council approved Gabrielino High School as the location for the Independence Day Celebration and authorized the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with San Gabriel Unified School District for this purpose.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 708 ADDING SECTION 150.300 TO THE CITY OF SAN
GABRIEL MUNICIPAL CODE SETTING FORTH AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED
PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65850.7. - SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION
Community Development Director Cervantes made the staff presentation.
Mayor Wu opened the public hearing. There was no public comment; therefore, Mayor Wu closed the public hearing.
Discussion included the State's mandate necessitating this Code change.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Ding, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 708: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, Setting Forth Procedures for Expediting Permitting Processing for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHAN, DING, HARRINGTON, MENCHACA, WU
NONE
NONE
NONE
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS - None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH ARTS CONSULTING GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,000 TO CONDUCT A MISSION PLAYHOUSE STRATEGIC
VISIONING WORKSHOP
Community Services Director Perez made the presentation. Adam Davis of Arts Consulting Group was present via telephone to answer questions.
Clarifying discussion included the Consultant will honor the agreement amount for the proposal even though it is past the expiration date, timeline, and strategic visioning workshop detail.
There was no public comment.
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Discussion included that past public comment has indicated that the community wants the City to maintain control of the Playhouse; and this item is for long-term planning rather than for the Playhouse's 100th anniversary.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Ding, to:
1. Approve a contract with Arts Consulting Group to conduct the Mission Playhouse Visioning Workshop.
2. Utilizing the City's standard consultant contract, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any other necessary documents pending review and approval by the City Attorney.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHAN, DING, HARRINGTON, MENCHACA, WU
NONE
NONE
NONE
8. PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Lazzaretto reminded the public to reserve tickets on the City's website for the Independence Day Celebration to speed up entrance via the pre-registered line.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Vice Mayor Menchaca provided details of the Independence Day Celebration; reported on La Casa's Havana Night Casino fundraiser; encouraged residents to have Neighborhood Block parties throughout the year; and as a trustee of the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, announced National Mosquito Control Awareness Week from June 16 - 22, 2024.
Council Member Chan reported his attendance at the Kidd's Jewelry Heist ribboncutting for joining the San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce, block parties on N. Cresta Avenue and at Pine Street and Hermosa Drive, a Chinese-American Citizens Alliance dinner, and San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce Tasty Tuesday event, San Gabriel's Culture Fest;, and invited all to the Chamber's monthly free breakfast meeting on the last Friday of the month at the San Gabriel Elks Lodge.
Council Member Ding reported his attendance at a California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) workplace violence training, War Memorial Ad Hoc Committee meeting, a block party at Pine Street and Hermosa Drive, San Gabriel's Culture Fest; Chinese Elected Officers annual banquet, La Casa's Havana Night fundraiser, Chinatown Service Center Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBH) fund raiser,, and Thanks USA Care Fair; and invited all to an upcoming senior meal in conjunction with the Hope Lions Club and the YWCA.
Mayor Wu reported that he had attended all the events mentioned by the other Council Members except for two dinners.
11. CLOSED SESSION - None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
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Respectfully submitted:
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Approved this 2nd day of July 2024:
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