MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE SAN MARINO CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2022 AT 6:00 P.M.
SAN MARINO CENTER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Jakubowski called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the San Marino Center, located at 1800 Huntington Drive, San Marino, California 91 108.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Jakubowski led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Council Member Huang, Council Member Shepherd Romey, Council Member Ude, Vice Mayor Talt, and Mayor Jakubowski ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following person(s) provided comment:
John Dustin
Elizabeth Feffer
- Bridget Garrity
Amy Garrity
Valerie Munoz
MOTION TO WAIVE FURTHER READINGS
Council Member Huang moved, seconded by Council Member Shepherd Romey, to waive the reading of the entire text of the ordinances or resolutions.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Huang, Council Member Shepherd Romey, Council Member Ude, Vice Mayor Talt, and Mayor Jakubowski
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATION
I. PRESENTATION OF PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH PROCLAMATION Mayor Jakubowski presented a proclamation to Community Services Director Johnson and Interim Parks & Public Works Director Newman recognizing July 2022 as Parks and Recreation Month.
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NEW BUSINESS
2. CONSIDERATION OF VACANCY TAX BALLOT MEASURE AND APPROVAL
AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022
City Attorney Montes presented the staff report.
The following person(s) provided comment:
- W. Michael Johnson
There was discussion by Council concerning the amount of the tax and the exemptions from the tax.
Council Member Shepherd Romey moved, seconded by Council Member Huang, to adopt Resolution No. R-22-3I, calling and giving notice of the holding of a special municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 with modifications to the draft measure as to the amount of the tax, the use of funds, and the term of certain exemptions as discussed by the City Council; and Resolution No. R-22-32, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles consolidate the special municipal election with the statewide general election.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Shepherd Romey, Council Member Huang, Council Member Ude, and Vice Mayor Talt
NOES: Mayor Jakubowski
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
3. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF
AGREEMENT FOR THE PARTICIPATION IN A MOBILE CRISIS UNIT
COHORT PILOT PROGRAM WITH THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS
Community Engagement Manager Cuadras presented the staff report.
The following person(s) provided comment:
- Michael Cacciotti, Mayor of South Pasadena
Mayor Jakubowski moved, seconded by Council Member Ude, to approve the City's participation in the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government's Mobile Crisis Unit Pilot Program, and authorize the City Manager to execute a letter of agreement on behalf of the City.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Huang, Council Member Shepherd Romey, Council Member Ude, and Mayor Jakubowski
NOES: Vice Mayor Talt
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ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Vice Mayor Talt left the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
*. ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINAND. 02-162 EARNING D
EVICTIONS
Attorney Montes presented the staff report.
The following person(s) provided comment:
None
Council Member Ude moved, seconded by Council Member Huang, to waive full reading and introduce for first reading by title only, Ordinance No. O-22-1396, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marino Repealing Ordinance No. O-20-1362-U Pertaining to Evictions.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Huang, Council Member Shepherd Romey, Council Member Ude, and Mayor Jakubowski
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Talt
5. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. O-22-1393 (FIRST READING) AMENDING
THE CITY CODE TO MAKE UPDATES TO THE FILM POLICY
Community Engagement Manager Cuadras presented the staff report.
The following person(s) provided comment:
None
Council Member Shepherd Romey moved, seconded by Mayor Jakubowski, to waive full reading and introduce for first reading by title only, Ordinance No. O-22-1393, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marino Amending the City Code to make edits to the Film Policy with the corrections discussed during the meeting.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Huang, Council Member Shepherd Romey, Council Member Ude, and Mayor Jakubowski
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Talt
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6. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL PUBLIC TREES FOR REMOVAL TO BE INCLUDED ON THE SPRING 2022 TREE REMOVAL LIST
Interim Parks and Public Works Director Newman presented the staff report.
The following person(s) provided comment:
None
Council Member Shepherd Romey moved, seconded by Council Member Huang, to approve the proposed tree removal list and authorize the Director of Parks and Public Works to move forward to properly remove the trees on the list with the exception of number nine (9).
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Huang, Council Member Shepherd Romey, Council Member Ude, and Mayor Jakubowski
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Talt
1. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. O-22-1395 (FIRST READING) AMENDING CHAPTER 17.02 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING RESTRICTIONS ON PARK
RESTROOMS
City Attorney Montes presented the staff report.
The following person(s) provided comment:
None
Council Member Huang moved, seconded by Council Member Ude, to waive full reading and introduce for first reading by title only, Ordinance No. O-22-1395, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marino, California Amending Chapter 17.02 of the San Marino Municipal Code pertaining to restrictions on park restrooms.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Huang, Council Member Shepherd Romey, Council Member Ude, and Mayor Jakubowski
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Talt
Mayor Jakubowski recessed the meeting at 7:55 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
8. RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THIRD QUARTER (JANUARY 2022 THROUGH MARCH 2022)
Finance Director Chung presented the staff report.
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The following person(s) provided comment:
None
The City Council received and filed the financial report for the third quarter (January 2022 through March 2022).
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Shepherd Romey requested Items 15, 17, 19, and 21 be pulled from the consent calendar.
Council Member Huang moved, seconded by Council Member Ude, to approve Items 9 through 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22 through24 of the consent calendar.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Huang, Council Member Shepherd Romey, Council Member Ude, and Mayor lakubowski
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Talt
9. RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS REPORT FOR JUNE 2022
The City Council received and filed the Monthly Disbursements Report for the month of June 2022.
10. RECEIVE AND FILE CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT FOR MAY 2022 The City Council received and filed the Cash and Investment Report for the month of May 2022.
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the regular meeting of June 8, 2022, the special meeting of June 17, 2022, the adjourned regular meeting of June 24, 2022, and the special meeting July 1, 2022.
12. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. R-22-30 TO CONTINUE HYBRID PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO AB 36l
The City Council adopted Resolution No. R-22-30 re-authorizing the City Council and the City's Boards and Commissions to continue teleconference accessibility for conducting public meetings pursuant to AB 36l.
13. UPDATE ON CITY RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The City Council received and filed the July 13, 2022 report on the City's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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14. APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF LACY PARK ON OCTOBER 29, 2022 FOR THE GOODEN CENTER OF PASADENA TO HOST A 5K RUN FOR
RECOVERY EVENT
The City Council authorized a temporary closure of Lacy Park on October 29, 2022, and to charge $729 for the Lacy Park permit fee for The Gooden Center Run for Recovery, not including insurance, inspection fees, maintenance, and other City support costs required to conduct the event.
16. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R-22-29, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR TRANSFER OF SAFE
CLEAN WATER (SCW) FUNDS
The City Council approved Resolution No. R-22-29, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Transfer Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for Transfer of Safe Clean Water (SCW) funds.
18. RATIFICATION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21
The City Council ratified the California State Library Report for fiscal year 2020-2l.
20. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH COLUMBIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS
CORPORATION FOR THE PROVISION, INSTALLATION, AND
MAINTENANCE OF ADVANCED NETWORK SERVICES AT THE CROWELL
PUBLIC LIBRARY
The City Council approved the agreement with Columbia Telecommunications Corporation for the provision, installation, and maintenance of advanced network services, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
22. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO CHANGE THE FORMAT OF THE MINUTES FROM "SUMMARY" TO "ACTION" FOR THE LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
The City Council approved the change of the format of minutes from 'summary' to 'action' for the Library Board of Trustees.
23. AUTHORIZATION TO PREPAY CALPERS FY 2022-23 UNFUNDED
ACCRUED LIABILITY (UAL) AMORTIZATION PAYMENTS
The City Council authorized staff to prepay all of the City's Fiscal Year 2022-23 unfunded accrued liability amortization payments to CaPERS in the total amount of $2,954,94l, and to make such payments no later than July 31, 2022.
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24. APPROVAL OF THE CITY MANAGER AS A VOTING DELEGATE
ALTERNATE FOR THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE
AUTHORITY 2022 ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
The City Council approved City Manager Marlowe as a voting delegate alternate for the California IPIA's 2022 Annual Board of Directors Meeting.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
15. ADOPTION OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
Council asked staff questions.
The following person(s) provided comment:
None
Council Member Shepherd Romey moved, seconded by Mayor Jakubowski, to adopt the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments' Wildlife Management Framework.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Huang, Council Member Shepherd Romey, Council Member Ude, and Mayor Jakubowski
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Talt
17. RATIFICATION OF FUEL PROCUREMENT FOR THE CITY'S FLEET FROM SOUTHERN COUNTY FUELS IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,704 AND APPROVAL
TO PROCURE ADDITIONAL FUEL FROM SOUTHERN COUNTY FUELS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $45,765
Council asked staff questions.
The following person(s) provided comment:
None
Council Member Shepherd Romey moved, seconded by Council Member Ude, to ratify the procurement of unleaded fuel and diesel fuel from Southern County Fuels for the City's fueling station in the amount of $34,704, and approve the future procurement of unleaded and diesel fuel in the amount not to exceed $45,765.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Huang, Council Member Shepherd Romey, Council Member Ude, and Mayor Jakubowski
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Talt
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19. ACCEPTANCE OF $30,000 DONATION FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE
CROWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Council asked staff questions.
The following person(s) provided comment:
None
Council Member Ude moved, seconded by Council Member Shepherd Romey, to accept the donation of $30,000 from the Friends of the Crowell Public Library.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Huang, Council Member Shepherd Romey, Council Member Ude, and Mayor Jakubowski
NOES:
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Talt
21. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO CLOSE THE LIBRARY ON OCTOBER 15, 2022
FOR SAN MARINO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION'S FUNDRAISER
EVENT, LITERARY LIBATIONS
Council asked staff questions.
The following person(s) provided comment:
None
Council Member Shepherd Romey moved, seconded by Council Member Ude, to approve the closure of the Crowell Public Library on October 15, 2022 for the purpose of holding the Literary Libations event.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Huang, Council Member Shepherd Romey, Council Member Ude, and Mayor Jakubowski
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Talt
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OR PUBLIC WRITINGS DISTRIBUTED
The following person(s) provided written communications or public writings:
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following person(s) provided comment:
- None
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The following items) were requested:
- ADU Design Review
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jakubowski adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
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CHRISTINA BAKER
CITY CLERK