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MINUTES OF JULY 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 6:31 P.M. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, Ca lifornia, 91776.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Ding.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Eric Chan, Tony Ding, 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, Finance Director
William Kaholokula, Community Development Director
Aldo Cervantes, Police Chief Edward Elizalde, Fire
Division Chief Newton Ong, and Assistant City Clerk
Marilyn Bonus.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION (GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.9)
City of San Gabriel v. Shu Chen; Case No.: 24NNCV02071
City Attorney Lemieux announced that no reportable action was taken.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §
54956.9(c): Two Cases
For the two cases, identified as 573 West Broadway and 400 East Grand Avenue in San Gabriel, the City Council unanimously directed the City Attorney to proceed with nuisance abatement actions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chief City Clerk Clark provided information for the public on how to view the meeting and request meeting agendas.
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1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER
Hearing no objection, Mayor Wu approved the agenda order.
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. RECOGNITION OF HAIRSTYLISTS PROVIDING FREE HAIRCUT SERVICE TO
SENIORS
Mayor Wu made the presentation to Vivian Park, Eva Li, Angel Li, Lena Li, and Kris Yang.
B. LARRY STEVENS 100TH BIRTHDAY RECOGNITION
Mayor Wu made the presentation.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
The meeting was recessed at 6:44 P.M. and reconvened at 7:01 P.M. with all Council Members present.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Matthew Krappman, resident, requested that the City Council remove San Gabriel Municipal Code Section 153.127 regarding hedge-height limitations.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Chan, to approve Consent Calendar Items 4A - 4J as presented.
fvlotion 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 July 2, 2024.
2. Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of July 2, 2024.
B. MATERIAL DEMANDS
The City Council approved June 21, 2024, and June 28, 2024, Material Demands for the payment of City expenditures.
C. CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT - JUNE 2024
The City Council received and filed the Cash and Investment Report for June 2024.
D. ORDINANCE NO. 709: AMENDING CHAPTER 153 OF THE SAN GABRIEL
MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE SAN GABRIEL MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO EMERGENCY SHELTERS, GROUP HOMES, LOWER BARRIER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 2 of 6 July 16, 2024 I
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NAVIGATION CENTERS, SUPPORTIVE AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING (ZTA24-003) - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
The City Council waived reading and adopted Ordinance No. 709 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 Emergency Shelters, Group Homes, Lower Barrier Navigation Center, Supportive and Transitional Housing."
E. PURCHASE OF A NEW NEXTECH IN-ROADWAY WARNING LIGHT
PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK SYSTEM AT THE INTERSECTION OF DEL MAR AVENUE AND LIVE OAK STREET FOR A TOTAL COST OF $28,612.33 The City Council authorized the City Manager to approve the purchase of the NexTech System in the amount of $28,612.33 from the Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant Program Grant, Account No. 147-751-00-21- 146.
F. PURCHASE OF PATROL RIFLES FOR THE SAN GABRIEL POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM LC ACTION POLICE SUPPLY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,811.63 The City Council authorized the City Manager to approve the purchase of (20) Colt MS Patrol Rifles, Model No. CM-556-1 0H-MSA from LC Action Police Supply.
G. SAN GABRIEL POLICE DEPARTMENT OUTDOOR LOCKER PROJECT FOR POLICE OFFICERS' EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000.00
The City Council authorized the City Manager to approve the purchase of 32 lockers, Model No. 71024GY-A, from Salsbury Industries, the purchase of a weather-resistant awning, and for Public Works staff to prepare and pour a raised cement slab.
H. FIRST AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN
GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS RELATED TO THE REGIONAL
FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of San Gabriel and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and approved a purchase order for $15,000 with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.
I. PURCHASE OF LUCAS 3 MECHANICAL CPR DEVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,364.12
The City Council authorized the City Manager or designee to issue a purchase order for one LUCAS CPR device under a cooperative purchasing agreement and in compliance with City of San Gabriel Purchasing Policy.
J. RENEWAL OF DIGITAL EMS ELECTRONIC PATIENT CARE RECORD (EPCR)
CONTRACT
The City Council authorized the Fire Chief to execute a new three-year agreement with Digital EMS Solutions, Inc. to continue providing ePCR and EMS record management.
5. PUBLIC HEARING - None.
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6. CONTINUED BUSINESS - None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF PLACEMENT OF VETERAN'S MEMORIAL DISPLAY
Community Services Director Perez made the presentation.
Alvin Sanchez, San Gabriel Veterans Memorial Coalition, resident, and Mary Garcia, resident, thanked the City Council for their work towards a Veterans Memorial.
Discussion included appreciation for the San Gabriel Veterans Memorial Coalition working with the City on this project; design preferences; agreement with staff's proposed location; and that San Gabriel will be the first in the area to include the Space Force in a Memorial.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Ding to approve the proposed location in Plaza Park and direct staff to identify an architect or monument company to draft a potential design for both phases of the memorial.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHAN, DING, HARRINGTON, MENCHACA, WU
NONE
NONE
NONE
B. ACCEPTANCE OF CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM (CTFGP) FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $184,978.00 [RESOLUTION NO. 24-38]
Police Chief Elizalde and Sergeant Dan Gosserand made the presentation.
Clarifying discussion included what grant funds may be used for; possible future grant-funded purchases; previous grants from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and the Office of Traffic Safety; and that driving under the influence is impaired driving due to any substance.
There was no public comment.
Discussion included appreciation to Sergeant Gosserand for procuring the grant; the grant covers abuse of any substance causing impaired driving; and use of a multi-stage process due to the short timeframe for accepting the grant and need to utilize a bid process.
A motion was made by Council Member Ding, seconded by Council Member Harrington, to approve the following:
1. Increase estimated revenue (transfers in) and appropriations in (Account No. 124-751-57-99-383).
2. Authorize the Police Chief to accept the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program funding to purchase the authorized items under the City's purchasing policy and to administer the program according to the program's guidelines.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement between the City and California Highway Patrol and adopt Resolution No. 24-38 amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget.
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Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHAN, DING, HARRINGTON, MENCHACA, WU
NONE
NONE
NONE
C. DISCUSSION REGARDING SHORT-TERM RENTALS AND RELATED FEES,
STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
Community Development Director Cervantes made the presentation.
Clarifying discussion included the definitions of hosted property rental (owner onsite) and unhosted property rental (property owner not on-site); and that shortterm rental prohibitions are listed on Airbnb and VRBO but are difficult to find and do not stop rentals.
There was no public comment.
Discussion included the City's current 30-day minimum rental for single-family units; current details and future options for Code Enforcement; fiscal impact of permitting short-term rentals; and disturbance, safety and parking concerns caused to the community from transient guests.
There was a consensus of the City Council to direct staff to return with more information on enforcement options for a short-term rental ban and for allowing short-term rentals with regulations.
D. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Human Resources/Risk Management Director Macias made the presentation.
Clarifying discussion included that the Police and Fire Chiefs were not listed separately.
There was no public comment.
Discussion included the impact of COVI D on data, NeoGov software details; biggest challenges for recruitment and retention; hybrid Police Department recruitment program; desire for demographics and statistics for benefit utilization in future presentations; Diversity Equity, and Inclusion (DEi) programs; support for first-time workers in public service; public official errors and omissions (E & 0) insurance and immunity; property insurance details; and all City insurance is carried through the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA).
8. PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Lazzaretto reported on the Independent Cities Association (ICA) conference and commended Council Members who attended for their teamwork.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Council Member Chan reported on his attendance at San Gabriel's Independence Day event; a Chinese American Citizens Alliance monthly dinner in Monterey Park; the CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 5 of 6 July 16, 2024 I
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Independent Cities Association conference; and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a partnership between the City of San Gabriel, the World Journal, and the Taiwan Tourism Board to accept lanterns for the City's next Lantern Festival.
Council Member Ding reported on his attendance at San Gabriel's Independence Day event; Hsi Lai Temple Veggie Run; a JCOA event focused on the U.S. and China working together during World War II; a Morning Light Foundation fundraiser for student scholarships; an Acupuncture Day event; a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee meeting with Vice Mayor Menchaca and the PFLAG organization; San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) Montebello Corridor grand opening; a Sanitation District meeting; Independent Cities Association conference; and Lunar Lantern Festival ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Vice Mayor Menchaca reported on her attendance at the Naadam Festival at Vincent Lugo Park; the San Gabriel Independence Day event; and the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the San Gabriel Lunar Lantern Festival.
Council Member Harrington reported on the Independent Cities Association conference and requested that a discussion on hedge height be agendized for a future City Council Meeting, with the unanimous agreement of the Council. He raised the possibility of a committee to look at various Code provisions as issues arise.
Mayor Wu reported on his attendance at the Naadam Mongolian Festival and on an associated visit by the Consulate General of Mongolia and the Los Angeles Mongolian Community President to the City; commented on the press conference and ribboncutting for San Gabriel's 2025 Lantern Festival; invited his colleagues to go to the Lantern Festival to be held on February 12, 2025, in Taoyuan, Taiwan, to pick lanterns for San Gabriel; and announced he is going to Taipei on July 17, 2024, to sign the Sister City agreement.
11. CLOSED SESSION - None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:04 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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