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MINUTES OF DECEMBER 17, 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, December 17, 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 Wu.
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, Chief City Clerk Sharon Clark, Fire Chief Steven Wallace, Human Resources/Risk Management
Director Edward Macias, Finance Director William
Kaholokula, Community Development Director Aldo
Cervantes, Police Chief Edward Elizalde, Acting Public
Works Director Szeka Cheng, and Assistant City Clerk
Marilyn Bonus.
Chief City Clerk Clark provided information for the public on how to view the meeting.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER
Hearing no objection, Mayor Wu approved the agenda order.
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. RECOGNITION OF RETIRING POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES
Police Chief Elizalde made the presentation and Mayor Wu presented Certificates of Recognition to Lieutenant Cruz Hernandez for 24 years of service and Sergeant Martin Garcia for 23 years of service.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ray Lara, resident, spoke in support of item 7 A.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Staff requested that Item 4G be approved with a corrected Resolution number of 24-
74. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Harrington, to approve Consent Calendar Items 4A - 4F as presented, and Item 4G as amended.
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 the following:
1. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of December 3, 2024.
B. MATERIAL DEMANDS
The City Council approved November 22 and 26, 2024, Material Demands for the payment of City expenditures.
C. CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT- NOVEMBER 2024
The City Council received and filed the Cash and Investment Report for November 2024.
D. DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE COMPLIANCE REPORT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66006 FOR FISCAL VEAR 2023-2024 The City Council received and filed the Annual Development Impact Fee Compliance Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in accordance with Government Code Section 66006.
E. FOUR-VEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GOLDEN BELL PRODUCTS, INC. FOR SEWER CHEMICAL TREATMENT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,700
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a four-year Professional Services Agreement with Golden Bell Products, Inc. for chemical treatment services in an amount not to exceed $76,700.
F. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO PAV THE FINAL INVOICE FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) FACILITIES RELOCATION (RULE 20B) PER AGREEMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $508,778.48
The City Council authorized the City Manager to approve a purchase order in the amount of $508,778.48 to pay the final invoice for the Southern California Edison (SCE) Facilities Relocation (Rule 20B) for the underground project on Del Mar at Valley Boulevard, and approved an appropriation of $508,778.48 from the General Fund to account 122-800-15-96-743.
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G. RESOLUTION NO. 24-69 AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SCHEDULE TO INCORPORATE THE 2025 STATE
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE, UPDATE THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED PART-TIME
LIMITED-SERVICE POSITIONS, AND ADJUST THE PART-TIME RECREATION
AND AQUATICS PROGRAM POSITION PAY SCHEDULE TO LOCAL MARKET RATES
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-69, which amends the City's authorized Salary Schedule by increasing the pay range of all part-time limitedservice positions by the 2025 minimum wage rate increase, updates the list of parttime limited service positions by adding three new positions and retitling two existing positions, and adjusts the pay for the key part-time Recreation and Aquatic program positions to the local market rate, effective December 28, 2024, and increases General Fund appropriations $14,269 and various other special funds $8,304 to cover increase costs to part-time position salaries for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAMS BUDGET AND ALLOCATION (RESOLUTION NO. 24-58)
Mayor Wu opened the public hearing.
Management Analyst Kayla Cohrs made the staff presentation.
Clarifying discussion included that the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) helps select the sites that meet grant requirements.
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. Adopt Resolution No. 24-58 authorizing the allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 from the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) for activities and projects described and in Exhibit A of the Resolution.
2. Carry over any CDBG funds unspent at the close of FY 2024-2025 and recognize the receipt of FY 2025-2026 CDBG Program funds awarded by LACDA to the City in the City FY 2025-2026 Budget.
3. Recognize the receipt of an estimated $20,630 of CDBG funds from the Los Angeles County First District Supervisor's Office if funds are approved by the Board of Supervisors for the After-School Sports Program for youth in grades 6-8.
4. Allocate, in proportioned amounts, any FY 2024-2025 CDBG funds in excess of estimated funds to the Pedestrian Ramp Improvement Project, Code Enforcement Program, Graffiti Control Program, Housing Rehabilitation Program, and/or Youth Services Program.
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute new contracts with LACDA for the allocation of FY 2025-2026 CDBG Program (subject to adjustment to reflect the actual allocation of funds to San Gabriel).
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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
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS - None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. PURCHASE OF A MODULAR STRUCTURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $277,507.78 PLUS $65,000 FOR UTILITY INSTALLATIONS AND SITE PREPARATION WORK
AND DISCUSSION OF A MULTI-PHASE EXPANSION PROJECT OF THE SAN GABRIEL POLICE BUILDING [RESOLUTION NO. 24-71]
Police Chief Elizalde made the presentation.
A written comment expressing concerns was received from Jorge Herrera Avila, resident and councilmember-elect.
Isaac Chan, resident, both commended and expressed concerns about recent police actions.
John Ramirez, resident, spoke in favor of this item.
Discussion included the estimated cost for a new police facility; polling results for a bond measure to fund a new facility; possible alternate funding sources for a new facility; timeline and process for a new facility; timeline for installation of the modular structure; benefit of funding a facility sooner than later; condition of the current facility; and workforce details for contracted companies.
A motion was made by Council Member Ding, seconded by Vice Mayor Menchaca, to approve the contract with Mobile Modular Management Corporation to purchase the proposed modular trailer and authorize the City Manager to approve a purchase order for $277,507.78; and adopt Resolution No. 24-71 authorizing the use of funds to complete the project.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHAN, DING, HARRINGTON, MENCHACA, WU
NONE
NONE
NONE
B. RESOLUTION NO. 24-73 DECLARING THE RESULTS AND RECITING THE FACT OF THE SAN GABRIEL GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Chief City Clerk Clark made the presentation.
There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Harrington, to adopt Resolution No. 24-73 reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law.
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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. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER JOHN R. HARRINGTON The following recognized Council Member Harrington for his years of service to the community on the City Council:
• Mike Eng, on behalf of Congresswoman Judy Chu
• Senator Sasha Renee Perez
• Assemblymember Mike Fong
• Ross Meza, on behalf of the Alhambra City Council
• Arcadia City Council
• Monterey Park Mayor Vinh Ngo, Mayor Pro Tern Elizabeth Yang, and Council Member Thomas Wong
• Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang
Sue Fitzsimmons, resident, expressed her appreciation for Council Member Harrington's service and commented on Jorge Herrera Avila's election campaign.
Mayor Wu, Vice Mayor Menchaca, and Council Members Chan and Ding commended Council Member Harrington's service.
Council Member Harrington thanked his colleagues, those who presented recognition to him, the citizens of San Gabriel, City staff, and his family; and commented on his time serving the City on the City Council.
Mayor Wu presented Council Member Harrington with a plaque.
D. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION AND OATH OF OFFICE Chief City Clerk Clark presented Tony Ding with a Certificate of Election as Member of the City Council, and his oath of office was administered by State Senator Sasha Renee Perez.
Chief City Clerk Clark presented Jorge Herrera Avila with a Certificate of Election as Member of the City Council, and his oath of office was administered by Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang.
The following made congratulatory presentations to Council Members Ding and Herrera Avila:
• Mike Eng, on behalf of Congresswoman Judy Chu
• Senator Sasha Renee Perez
• Assemblymember Mike Fong
• Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang
• Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang on behalf of Supervisor Hilda Solis • Ross Meza, on behalf of the Alhambra City Council
• Monterey Park Mayor Vinh Ngo, Mayor Pro Tern Elizabeth Yang, and Council Members Thomas Wong and Henry Lo
• Arcadia Mayor Dr. Michael Cao and Council Members Eileen Wang, David Fu, and Paul Cheng
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Council Members Ding and Herrera Avila were seated at the dais.
Council Member Ding thanked those who re-elected him, his Council colleagues and City staff; and stated his priorities for his upcoming term of office.
Council Member Herrera Avila thanked his supporters, volunteers, family, and those who voted for him; and stated his focus for his term of office.
E. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
City Manager Lazzaretto made the presentation.
Andrew, resident, alleged campaign interference in the recent election.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Menchaca, seconded by Council Member Ding, to extend the terms of Mayor Wu and Vice Mayor Menchaca to the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHAN, DING, HERRERA AVILA, MENCHACA, WU
NONE
NONE
NONE
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Sylvia Ramos, resident, spoke in favor of Item 7 A and unity.
Lili Jiang, business owner, spoke in support of Council Member Herrera Avila and expressed disappointment in the Police Department's handling of her police report.
Andrew, resident, spoke about Item 7 A and the need to improve police facilities, and expressed displeasure with the way the City spends money.
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - None.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Vice Mayor Menchaca wished all a happy holiday and Merry Christmas.
Council Member Chan reported on a visit to the Hayes House Museum and headquarters of the San Gabriel Historical Society, reported his attendance at the Coolidge Elementary School playground dedication, and wished all happy holidays.
Council Member Ding reported on his attendance at a reception by the Chinese community for incoming Los Angeles City Police Chief McDonnell, and wished all happy holidays.
Council Member Herrera Avila reported on a tour of the San Gabriel Police Station; commended Executive Assistant to the City Manager Nancy Ramos for her work; reported on a meeting he attended with City Department heads; commended the City Council for the work they have done for the City; and wished all happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
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11. CLOSED SESSION - None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
I The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Approved this 2pt day of January, 2025:
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