AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
SIERRA MADRE CITY COUNCIL
Gene Goss, Mayor
Edward Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem
Rachelle Arizmendi, Council Member
Kelly Kriebs, Council Member
Robert Parkhurst, Council Member
Michael Amerio, City Treasurer
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
5:30 pm
City of Sierra Madre
City Council Chambers
232 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard
Sierra Madre, California 91024
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MOST CURRENT LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER’S ORDER The Brown Act provides the public with an opportunity to make public comments at any public meeting.
Public comment may also be made by e-mail to [email protected] by 3:00PM on the day of the meeting. Emails will be acknowledged at the Council meeting and filed into public record.
The meeting will be streamed live on the City’s website at www.cityofsierramadre.com, on Foothills Media website at http://www.foothillsmedia.org/sierramadre and broadcast on Government Access Channel 3 (Spectrum)
CODE OF CONDUCT
The purpose of a City Council meeting is to conduct City business. Members of the public that behave in a manner that interrupts or obstructs the Council’s ability to conduct City business may be asked to leave the meeting. Any and all demonstrations which disrupt, interrupt, or obstruct the Council’s ability to conduct City business are prohibited. No signs, posters or other large objects shall be brought into the Council Chambers or other meeting place if doing so would disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly course of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Goss, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Council Member Arizmendi, Council Member Kriebs, Council Member Parkhurst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INSPIRATION
Mayor Gene Goss
APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Vote of the City Council to proceed with City business.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney report on closed session
APPROVAL FOR READING RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Vote of the City Council to read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approval of May 25, 2022 City Council meeting minutes.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Reporting of Council Members' activities related to City business.
PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Council Member Rachelle Arizmendi as Congress Woman Judy Chu’s selection for Woman of the year.
Update from the Natural Resources Commission
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Council will listen to the public on any item on the agenda. In addition, the Council will devote time for public comment on items not on the agenda. Addressing the City Council from the audience is not permitted; all comments addressing the Council must be made from the podium. Only public comment made from the podium will be recognized by the City Council and entered into public record.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Persons wishing to speak on any item on the agenda will be called during the comment period at the time the agenda item is brought forward. Persons wishing to speak on closed session items have a choice of doing so either immediately prior to the closed session or at the time for comments on items at the open session.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Time shall be devoted to provide public comments for items not on the agenda. Under the Brown Act, Council is prohibited from taking action on items not on the agenda, but the matter may be referred to staff or to a subsequent meeting.
COMMENTS
1. Any person wishing to provide public comment on matters not on the agenda, or during the comment period for items on the agenda is asked to complete a comment card. Please include your name and address. Each speaker will be limited to up to three continuous minutes, which may not be delegated or deferred.
2. The City provides a podium for public comment. Comments addressed to the Council shall occur during the appropriate time on the agenda and should not be construed as an opportunity for dialogue.
Each speaker will be limited to three continuous minutes, which may not be delegated or deferred.
ACTION ITEMS
CONSENT
a) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 22-37 APPROVING CERTAIN DEMANDS It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution 22-37 approving payment of City Warrants in the aggregate amount of $749,234.70; Sierra Madre Library Warrants in the aggregate amount of $5,361.80; and Payroll Transfer in the aggregate amount of $856,752.05; for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.
b) CANCELLATION OF BOTH REGULAR AUGUST 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS It is recommended the City Council approve the cancellation of both regular City Council meetings in August and direct staff to pay all necessary expenses during that time. c) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 22-32 ORDERING THE TRANSFER OF SURPLUS FUNDS FROM SIERRA MADRE LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 3 ZONE A AND SIERRA MADRE LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 3 ZONE B It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution 22-32 ordering the transfer of surplus funds from the Sierra Madre Lighting Maintenance District 3 Zone A and Sierra Madre Lighting Maintenance District 3 Zone B to the City of Sierra Madre General Fund. d) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS 22-33 AND 22-34 OF INTENTION TO ABANDON AND
DISSOLVE THE FOUR DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS THAT HAVE BEEN CONSOLIDATED AS
CITY OF SIERRA MADRE DOWNTOWN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT, AND SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
It is recommended the City Council declare its intention to abandon and dissolve the following districts: Downtown Landscaping District (District 3), Downtown Parking District (District 5), Downtown Lighting District Zone A, Downtown Lighting District Zone B. Adopt Resolutions 22-33 and 22-34 initiating proceedings to abandon and dissolve the above districts and to set July 12, 2022 as a date for the public hearing on the matter of the dissolution of the city’s assessment districts.
e) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS 22-38 AND 22-39 OF INTENT INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolutions 22-38 and 22-39 authorizing NBS to prepare and file with the City Clerk, the Engineer’s Report concerning the levy and collection of assessments within the Downtown Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and Sierra Madre Lighting and Maintenance District No. 1 for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023. To set June 28, 2022, as a date for public hearing on the matter of the Downtown Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and the Sierra Madre Lighting and Maintenance District No. 1.
f) COMMENT LETTER TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION REGARDING
NEW FINANCIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENT FOR THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this informational report
PUBLIC HEARING
1. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 22-28 ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET
RESOLUTION 22-29 APPROVING THE GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FY 2022-2023 AT $12,788,436 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII-B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION 22-30 ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR CITY SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AND;
PFA RESOLUTION No.76, RESOLUTION OF THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
AND APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNTS BUDGETED
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution 22-28 adopting the Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Budget and appropriating the amounts budgeted; Resolution 22-29 approving the GANN Appropriation Limits for 2022-2023; Resolution 22-30 approving the 2021-2022 Fee Schedule and PFA Resolution No. 76 – Resolution of the Public Financing Authority of the City of Sierra Madre Adopting the Budget for FY 22-23 and Appropriating the amounts budgeted.
DISCUSSION
1) CONSIDERATION OF:
RESOLUTION 22-40: A RESOLUTION CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022 FOR THE ELECTION
OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISION OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
RESOLUTION 22-41: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022; AND RESOLUTION 22-42: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SIERRA
MADRE RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022; AND
QUALIFIED CITIZEN PETITION FOR INITIATIVE MEASURE TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM “INSTITUTIONAL” TO “HILLSIDE” AND THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM “INSTITUTIONAL” TO “HILLSIDE MANAGEMENT” FOR THE MATER DOLOROSA PROPERTY; AND
RESOLUTION 22-43: A RESOLUTION SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN
ARGUMENTS REGARDING A MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS; AND
RESOLUTION 22-44: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL
ARGUMENTS FOR BALLOT MEASURES AND INITIATIVES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolutions 22-40; 22-41; 22-42; 22-43; 22-44 and provide direction regarding the qualified citizen petition.
ACTION ITEMS
Regardless of staff recommendation on any agenda item, the City Council will consider such matters, including action to approve, conditionally approve, reject, or continue such item.
AVAILABILITY OF AGENDA MATERIALS
Materials related to items on this agenda are available for public inspection on the City’s website at www.cityofsierramadre.com.
LIVE BROADCASTS
Regular City Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 3 and rebroadcast on Wednesday and Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
MEETING ASSISTANCE
If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s office at (626) 355-7135 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will adjourn to a meeting to take place on June 28, 2022.