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MINUTES OF JULY 2, 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 6:32 P.M. on Tuesday, July 2, 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:
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Eric Chan, Tony Ding, Vice Mayor Menchaca, and Mayor
John Wu.
John R. Harrington.
City Manager Mark Lazzaretto, Assistant City Attorney
Martin Koczanowicz, 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 Chief Edward Elizalde, and Assistant
City Clerk Marilyn Bonus.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6) City Negotiators - City Manager Lazzaretto, City Attorney Lemieux, and Human Resources/Risk Management Director Macias
Regarding the following Employee Organizations - San Gabriel Police Officer's Association, San Gabriel Police Management Group, San Gabriel Firefighter's Association, San Gabriel Fire Management Group and all Unrepresented Employees.
For the Closed Session meeting held on July 2, 2024, Assistant City Attorney Koczanowicz announced that no reportable action was taken.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chief City Clerk Clark provided information for the public on how to view the meeting and request meeting agendas.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER
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Hearing no objection, Mayor Wu approved the agenda order.
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
Mayor Wu made the presentation and Community Services Director Perez and Public Works Director/City Engineer de Vinck accepted the proclamation.
B. LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSOR PRESENTATION
Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang made the presentation.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Regarding Item 4H, Doug Richter, resident, suggested parking restrictions on Montecito Drive between W. Grand Avenue and W. Main Street during the next Lantern Festival.
City Manager Lazzaretto responded that staff is still working on the layout for the next Lantern Festival. Vice Mayor Menchaca and Council Member Ding added their requests for staff to take that street into consideration for traffic control in the future during events.
Vice Mayor Menchaca recused herself from voting on Item 4D due to being the La Casa Board President.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Chan, to approve Consent Calendar Items 4A - 4H as presented.
Motion carried on Item 4A - 4C and 4£ - 4H by a vote of 4-0-0- 7 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHAN, DING, MENCHACA, WU
NONE
NONE
HARRINGTON
Motion carried on Item 4D by a vote of 3-0- 7- 7 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHAN, DING, WU
NONE
MENCHACA
HARRINGTON
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council approved:
1. Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of June 18, 2024.
B. MATERIAL DEMANDS
The City Council approved June 7, 2024, and June 14, 2024, Material Demands for the payment of City expenditures.
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C. FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCES GROUP (ARG) FOR PREPARATION OF
HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY PHASE 2
The City Council:
1. Approved the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Architectural Resources Group (ARG) to extend the term of the agreement till December 3, 2024; and
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment.
D. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM ASSEMBLYMEMBER FONG'S OFFICE,
AGREEMENT WITH LA CASA DE SAN GABRIEL COMMUNITY CENTER TO
INCLUDE APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE OF EXEMPTION [RESOLUTION ~O. 24-16]
The City Council:
1. Accepted the Grant from Assemblymember Fang's Office on behalf of La Casa.
2. Approved the agreement with La Casa and the improvement project with review by the Community Development Department, as necessary.
3. Found the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 and authorized the City Manager to file the attached Notice of Exemption.
4. Authorized the City Manager to act as the authority on the City's behalf.
5. Adopted Resolution No. 24-16, required for the grant with La Casa.
E. SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CINTAS CORPORATION FOR UNIFORMS
RENTALS, REPAIRS, AND LAUNDRY SERVICE FOR PUBLIC WORKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,400 ANNUALLY
The City Council approved a five-year Service Agreement with Cintas Corporation and authorized the City Manager to approve a Purchase Order with Cintas Corporation for $26,400 annually using Field Operations Division budget account 121-800-02-43-000 for $19,200 and Sewer budget account 137-800-01 -43-000 for $7,200.
F. PURCHASE OF A FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF VEHICLE NOT TO EXCEED THE BUDGETED AMOUNT OF $80,000
The City Council authorized the City Manager to issue a purchase order in an amount up to $80,000 to a dealership with a suitable vehicle as detailed in the Staff Report.
G. APPROVAL OF FISCAL VEAR 2024-2025 FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES AND
EQUIPMENT OPEN PURCHASE ORDERS OF UP TO BUDGETED AMOUNTS $84,210 AND $65,000
The City Council authorized the issuance of open purchase orders of up to the budgeted amounts of $84,210 for Life Assist, Inc. and of up to the budgeted amount of $65,000 to Municipal Emergency Services, with all purchases to be made pursuant to Title 111, Section 34.35 of the San Gabriel Municipal Code.
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H. 2025 SAN GABRIEL LUNAR LANTERN FESTIVAL
The City Council approved the proposal and draft Professional Services Agreement to authorize World Journal Los Angeles to produce the 2025 Lunar Lantern Festival and authorized the City Manager to sign the final agreement.
5. PUBLIC H EARi NG
A. ORDINANCE NO. 709 AMENDING CHAPTER 153 OF THE SAN GABRIEL
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO EMERGENCY SHELTERS, GROUP HOMES,
LOWER BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTER, SUPPORTIVE AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING (ZTA24-003) - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
Mayor Wu opened the public hearing.
Planning Manager Samantha Tewasart made the staff presentation.
Clarifying discussion included that proposed amendments are to update the City's local Codes to conform to State and Federal Codes and also fulfill Housing Element requirements.
There was no public comment; therefore, Mayor Wu closed the public hearing.
Discussion included that this update will help developers understand requirements.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Ding, to:
1. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 709 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 Emergency Shelters, Group Homes, Lower Barrier Navigation Center, Supportive and Transitional Housing.
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 4-0-0- 7 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHAN, DING, MENCHACA, WU
NONE
NONE
HARRINGTON
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS - None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. PURCHASE OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEM AND BALLISTIC
HELMETS FROM FLOCK SAFETY AND PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER 2021 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,500 AND $57,920.79 RESPECTIVELY
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Management Assistant Bryan Woo made the presentation. Kristen Macleod, Community Engagement Manager of Flock Safety, was also present via telephone to answer questions.
Clarifying discussion included that the Police Department PD will decide where the cameras will be located.
There was no public comment.
Discussion included factors affecting the acquisition timeline; advantages of having the system in working with surrounding cities; the Police Chief will decide who has access to the information; funding source initially and ongoing; coverage area; usage of the Flock system by surrounding cities; ballistic helmet detai ls; Flock system integration with national crime databases; data storage and security details; and public-private partnerships with other Flock systems owners.
A motion was made by Council Member Ding, seconded by Vice Mayor Menchaca, to authorize the City Manager to purchase FLOCK Safety Automated License Plate Readers and PROFORCE Law Enforcement Ballistic Helmet equipment using the allocated State Homeland Security Program grant funding.
Motion carried by a vote of 4-0-0- 7 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHAN, DING, MENCHACA, WU
NONE
NONE
HARRINGTON
RECESS AND RECONVENE
The meeting was recessed at 7:44 P.M. and reconvened at 7:59 P.M. with all Council Members present except Council Member Harrington.
B. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE DISCUSSION
Planning Manager Samantha Tewasart made the presentation.
Clarifying discussion included that staff provides a broad overview of various governing documents to new Council Members.
There was no public comment.
Discussion included the last update was 20 years ago; historic preservation as an optional element; grant opportunities; timeline to completion with cost potentially distributed over several years; the next step would be a Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals (RFQ/RFP); preference for proposals for both comprehensive and focused plans; and cost and payment details.
There was a consensus of the City Council to direct staff to proceed with an RFQ/RFP for both comprehensive and focused updates.
C. VALLEY BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DISCUSSION
Planning Manager Samantha Tewasart made the presentation.
Senlin Wang and Peter Deng spoke in favor of allowing first floor office use.
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Discussion included the timing of bringing this item to Council; trends, including Code amendments done in surrounding cities, now lean toward ground floor office use; reports are based on proactive outreach to developers, business owners, and tenants; Valley Boulevard Specific Plan 40 units per acre minimum density is a recommendation from the Housing Element, preference to maintain retai l and restaurant on the ground floor facing the street with interior units ok for office use; office use is grandfathered in under certain conditions if established before the 2006 Valley Boulevard Specific Plan; information on allowed uses is provided on the City's Economic Development and Business License pages; non-conforming use details; and neighboring cities have updated their zoning codes to allow firstfloor office use, allowing a certain percentage of shopping centers to be used for first-floor office use.
There was a consensus of the City Council to direct staff to bring options to the Planning Commission for an ordinance to not allow first floor office use in units facing the street, to allow a percentage of first floor office use in units which do not face the street; and recommending minimum densities within the Valley Boulevard Specific Plan area as outlined in Program 12 of the 2021-2029 Housing Element. The Planning Commission would then make its recommendation to the City Council for consideration.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT- None.
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Lazzaretto announced that the Farmer's Market has been paused to make changes to bring in more vendors and have better visibility in order to improve the experience for vendors and shoppers.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Council Member Chan reported his attendance at the Thanks USA event, Water Forum at the Metropolitan Water District, San Gabriel Block Captains breakfast meeting, Downtown Arcadia's July 4th parade and carnival; and invited all to San Gabriel's Independence Day celebration on July 3, 2024, from 5:00- 9:00 P.M. at Gabrielino High School.
Vice Mayor Menchaca thanked Council Member Ding for the Thanks USA event and encouraged pre-registration for the City's July 3rd event.
Council Member Ding reported on his attendance at the Asia American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Leaders' Summit, senior meal hosted by U.S. Chinese Women Association and San Gabriel Hope Lions Club, Thanks USA event, a Sanitation District meeting, annual San Gabriel employees' barbecue, Asian Youth Center (AYC) annual banquet, U.S.
Immigration Work Unit Department meeting, and Assemblymember Mike Fang's Young leader Program Coordination; and commented on the City's upcoming July 3rd event.
Mayor Wu stated that Council Member Ding had covered most of the events he had attended; commented on the City's first Independence Day celebration and thanked City Manager Lazzaretto, Community Services Director Perez and the Community Services Department, Fire Chief Wallace, Police Chief Elizalde, and Fire and Police Departments for their work on the event; and announced that the Police Department will be showing their military-used vehicle at the event.
11. CLOSED SESSION - None.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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SHARON F. CLARK, Chief City Clerk
Approved this 16th day of July 2024:
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