CITY OF SIERRA MADRE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SIERRA MADRE CITY COUNCIL
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Tuesday, July 26, 2022 - 5:30 pm
Sierra Madre City Hail, City Council Chambers
232 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 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. ublic comment may also be made by e-mail to [email protected] by 3:00PM or the day of the meeting. Emails will be acknowledged at the Council meeting, filed into public record an scanned onto the City website for public review.
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 behav in a manner that interrupts or obstructs the Council's ability to conduct City business may be asked tr orderly course of the meeting.
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Goss called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. City Clerk Aguilar called the roll.
Present: Mayor Gene Goss, Mayor Pro Tem Edward Garcia, and Council Members Rachelle Arizmendi, and Robert Parkhurst
Absent: Council Member Kriebs
Also Present: Jose Reynoso, City Manager
Miguel Hernandez, Assistant City Manager
Aleks Giragosian, City Attorney
Laura Aguilar, City Clerk/Administrative Services Manager Henry Amos, Acting Police Chief
Brent Bartlett, Fire Chief
Vincent Gonzalez, Planning and Community Preservation Director Hillary Guirola-Leon, Finance Director
Chris Cimino, Public Works Director
Rebecca Silva-Barron, Community Services Manager
Leila Regan, City Librarian
James Carlson, Management Analyst
Sophia Kownatzki, Management Analyst
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INSPIRATION
Council Member Parkhurst led in the Pledge of Allegiance
APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Vote of the City Council to proceed with City business
Council Member Arizmendi made a motion to approve the agenda as presented with the pull of item f for discussion.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Parkhurst.
Mayor Goss called for a roll call vote of the Council:
Ayes: Mayor Goss, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Council Member Arizmendi, and Council Member Parkhurst
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kriebs
Abstain: None.
The motion to approve the agenda as presented was approved by a unanimous voice vote.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney provides reportable action from the Closed Session.
City Attorney Giragosian announced that the City Council met in closed session to discuss two items of anticipated litigation. No reportable action was taken.
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.
Mayor Goss asked for a motion.
A motion to approve the reading of resolutions and ordinances was made by Council Member Parkhurst.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia.
Mayor Goss called for a vote of the Council.
Ayes: Mayor Goss, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, and Council Members Arizmendi, and Parkhurst Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kriebs
Abstain: None.
The motion to approve the reading of all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only, and waive the reading in full, was passed by a unanimous voice vote.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approval of July 12, 2022 City Council regular meeting minutes.
Council Member Parkhurst suggested some edits to the minutes in regards to clarification on some of hi statements and some other minor edits. The minutes were updated with the edits Mayor Goss called for a motion to approve the amended minutes.
A motion to approve the amended minutes was made by Council Member Parkhurst.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Arizmendi.
Mayor Goss called for a vote of the Council.
Ayes: Mayor Goss, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, and Council Members Arizmendi, and Parkhurst Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kriebs
Abstain: None.
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The motion to approve the minutes of the Council meeting of July 12, 2022, as amended was approved by unanimous voice vote.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Reporting of Council Members' activities related to City business.
Council Member Arizmendi: no report provided.
Council Member Parkhurst: attended the National Resources Committee meeting and welcomed the new Commissioners. There was discussion regarding climate action list that commission and staff are putting together to bring to Council. The members of the commission discussed their input on enhancements to the current ordinances and incentives for water conservation.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia: attended a Senior Community Commission meeting on July 14, 2022 for reorganization and planning for the year. It was mentioned that the senior excursions are going to resume in October and programming attendance has increased. Also, they will be having a senior luau and a senior art show on September 2, 2022. There will be a whiskey tasting, possibly, in November.
Met with PUSD school board and elected official Tina Fredericks and discussed concerns regarding ways to integrate and have a larger voice for Sierra Madre with the decisions within the Pasadena Unified School District.
Mayor Goss: attended the special Board of Trustees meeting for the Library where they discussed how to begin working towards the renovations on the new Library with the funding received from the State.
The Board voted to put out a design of the building and it will be the first step towards building the new library.
Attended a meeting on July 25, 2022, with the Director of Facilities for Pasadena Unified School District. We discussed opening up Sierra Madre Middle School gym for our community as a community recreational center. Elected Official Tina Fredericks assisted with coordinating a meeting with the administration at PUSD, the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and Community Services Manager.
The Director of Facilities is ready to move forward with a Memorandum of Understanding. Proposed time for the community center are 6:00pm to 10:00pm Monday through Friday and all day Saturday until 10:00pm. The MOU is in the process of being created and then will be sent to the Community Services Commission for review.
Reported on the oak fire burning in Mariposa County between Yosemite and Merced. It has currently burned 16,791 acres and was only about 10 percent contained. Sierra Madre sent some Fire Fighters to assist with containing the fire.
National Night Out is on August 2, 2022 at Memorial Park from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Another walk with the Mayor will be on August 11, 2022 at 6:30pm.
The California Reserve Police Officers Association is awarding Police Officer Mitchell Thomas with the Distinguished Service Award for his 38 years of service at the Sierra Madre Police Department.
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
T. 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
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Goss opened the meeting for public comment on items not on the agenda.
Jerry Macklin: spoke on Airbnb's and asked Council to consider an Ordinance to make restrictions on short term rentals. Also, he requested Council consider obtaining a digital board to display emergencies to the front of City Hall so all the residents have important information at the same time.
Verona Vasquez: stated she is the current President of the Sierra Madre's Women's Club. She spoke on an event on September 24, 2022 where they are attempting to raise $500,000 to repairs the Essex house.
Scott Oliver: spoke on his belief that misinformation was stated during the last council meeting regarding electric homes. He stated there was misinformation given regarding the wild life and how development interacts with wild life. He stated wild life is part of the development clauses in the Hillside Management Ordinance.
Gary Hood: spoke on the Police Chief Armalin leaving the Sierra Madre Police Department. He expressed his concern with picking a new Police Chief and how important it is to pick a Police Chief that wants to be in town and would like to stay in Sierra Madre for an extended period of time.
Yudi Fishman: spoke on the property behind his residence, 97 Carter, that does short-term rentals for Airbnb with excessive noise. He mentioned other cities have adopted an Ordinance which allows home owners to rent out their homes for 25-30 days a year.
Linda Bunch: spoke on the excessive noise and amount of people staying at 97 Carter as a short-rental on Airbnb. She requested Council's consideration with creating an Ordinance limiting the amount of guests an Airbnb can have per night at each property.
Shirley Lee: spoke on short-term rentals regarding 97 Carter specifically. She asked Council to consider limiting the number of days' properties can be rented out throughout the year and a short-term rental Ordinance.
Lucy Goda: spoke on short-term rentals and asked Council to consider an Ordinance to help restrict the noise from the rentals.
Deb Sheridan: spoke on the vote to put the initiative of the Monastery property into the Hillside Management zone on the November 8, 2022 ballot. She asked Council Seeing no one else come forward, Mayor Goss closed public comment on items not on the agenda and asked the City Clerk if any e-mails had been submitted from the public. City Clerk Aguilar advised that the City received no e-mails on items not on the agenda.
PRESENTATION
PRESENTATION BY SIERRA MADRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CHAIR FRANK MOORE AND
MEMBER GREG HARMON
LIBRARY ANNUAL PRESENTATION
ACTION ITEMS
City Clerk Aguilar gave the following reports under the Consent Calendar:
CONSENT
a) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 22-53 APPROVING CERTAIN DEMANDS It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution 22-53 approving payment o City Warrants in the aggregate amount $1,675,235.62; Sierra Madre Library Warrants ir the aggregate amount of $8,320.06; and Payroll Transfer in the aggregate amount of $476,167.31; for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 and 2023 b) PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $45,000 FOR FY 2022-2023
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It is recommended that the City Council approve Purchase Orders over $45,000 for FY 2022-2023.
c) BUDGET BOOK FOR FY 2022-2023
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the budget book for FY 22-23. d) AWARD OF THE JANITORIAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR FY 2022-2023 THROUGH FY 2023-2024 TO RELIABLE BUILDING MAINTENANCE
It is recommended that the City Council award a janitorial services contract to Reliable Building Maintenance for an amount not to exceed $54,800, for FY 2022-2023 through FY 2023-2024.
e) CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF PURCHASE OF SIX-INCH C900 PVC WATER MAIN FOR FUTURE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECTS IN FY 2022-2023 It is recommended that the City Council approve the purchase of an overstock of 6" C900 PVC water main from PPI Pipe America, INC. in an amount not to exceed $140,000.00. f) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1458 AMENDING CHAPTER 17.88 (TEMPORARY USE PERMITS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE SIERRA MADRE
MUNICIPAL CODE
It is recommended that the City Council conduct a second reading of Ordinance No. 1458 amending Chapter 17.88 (Temporary Use Permits) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code.
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g) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1459 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.36 (COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND MOTION PICTURE FILMING) OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSE AND REGULATIONS) OF THE SIERRA MADRE MUNICIPAL It is recommended that the City Council conduct a second reading of Ordinance No. 1459 amending Chapter 5.36 (Commercial Photography and Motion Picture Filming) of Title 5 (Business License and Regulations) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code.
Mayor Goss brought the matter to the City Council for discussion.
Item A - Mayor Pro Tem Garcia asked how the water project has been going and if there is a change in cost for the project in the new fiscal year. City Manager Reynoso responded that the project will be complete in the next few weeks and the purchase order was carried over to the next fiscal year and it will not affect the current fiscal years' budget. Public Works Director Cimino stated that the project will not go over cost.
Item B - no questions from the Council.
Item C - Council Member Parkhurst requested information on the five-year plan and beyond in regards to the Capital projects in Sierra Madre and how it will impact the budget. City Manager Reynoso responded that there is a balanced budget with a small surplus. A deficit in the budget refers to capital improvement projects that we use the reserves to fund. There is an extensive list of capital improvement projects for infrastructure needs within the city and City Staff is going to prioritize those projects in the next five years and will begin introducing those projects to City Council. City Staff is in the process of developing the five-year capital improvement plan and plan to use the reserves to satisfy those needs. Council Member Parkhurst asked for more clarification on how much is in the reserve fund and how much it is getting depleted. City Manager Reynoso responded that the City is in the process of creating a reserve fund balance that is specific to the general fund that meets the minimum obligation requirements and then creating additional accounts for infrastructure and for ongoing maintenance. This will help identify reserves needed for emergency purposes and reserves for capital improvement projects.
Finance Director Guirola-Leon responded that the reserve is set at 25% operating expenditures of approximately 3 million dollars, which is more than the minimum requirement. The excess amount will be used to fund the capital improvement projects.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia asked for the current balance of the general reserve after the money was spent for the new police building. Finance Director Guirola-Leon responded that there is approximately 9 million in the reserve account, which is more than the 25% requirement.
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Item D - no questions from the Council.
Item E - no questions from the Council.
Item F - moved to discussion.
Item G - no questions from the Council.
Mayor Goss opened the matter for public comment.
Kristin Stephens: spoke on the filming in Sierra Madre. She stated she submitted a records request in September 2021 and another in January 2022. She believes the document provided appeared to be fraud. She brought concerns regarding signatures to the City, the film department and Alverno. She requested clarification on steps to take after submitting petitions, filming requests, and the knowledge of the appeal process for individuals or groups. She thanked Council Member Parkhurst for bringing awareness to those struggling with a disability.
Ken Farsing: stated he is the President of the Board of Trustees for Alverno Heights Academy. He discussed TUP Ordinance and the Filming Ordinance, in relation to the CUP. He is requesting clarification from the Council to understand if all events, including cleanup, need to be completed by 10:00pm. Alverno Board of Trustees is recommending Staff review the TUP and view them as city-wide TUP so their CUP could address the issue. Also, he would like to discuss the variance requirements and the proposed Ordinance for filming. Alverno would like there to be a super maturity (66.6%) approval rate for the Leesa Puleo: spoke on filming and how she believes requiring 75 percent occupant approval for the Variance Ordinance should not change.
City Clerk Aguilar advised that two e-mails had been received The Mayor brought the matter back to the Council for comments.
Council Member Arizmendi stated it would be helpful for Staff to receive the e-mails regarding filming that could be addressed administratively or by procedure to review if anything can be incorporated outside of the Ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia commented on Item E, the purchase of PVC water main pipe. He thanked the City Manager Reynoso and the Water Department for the relationships he has built with vendors and being able to purchase the PVC water main pipe at a discounted rate and ahead of schedule.
The Mayor brought the matter back to the Council for a motion to approve.
Council Member Arizmendi made a motion to approve Consent Agenda as amended.
Council Member Parkhurst seconded the motion.
Mayor Goss called for a vote of the Council.
Ayes: Mayor Goss, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Council Member Arizmendi, and Council Member Parkhurst
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kriebs
Abstain: None.
The motion to approve Consent Items A-E and Item G were passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT ITEM F
f) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1458 AMENDING CHAPTER 17.88 (TEMPORARY
USE PERMITS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE SIERRA MADRE MUNICIPAL CODE It is recommended that the City Council conduct a second reading of Ordinance No. 1458 amending Chapter 17.88 (Temporary Use Permits) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code.
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City Manager Reynoso stated that the TUP and Filming Ordinance were drafted concurrently to address similar issues. What was found is that the TUP does not have an opportunity for a variance and does not indicate what time events end. Staff is requesting Council to consider amending the TUP to include a variance similar to what is found in the Filming Ordinance and to include a time that events end and some language regarding noise limitations.
City Attorney Giragosian stated Council has two options to choose from, in respect to the possible variance condition. The first choice for Council could be to create a variance procedure if an applicant requests to have more than four events per year. Or the second option could be for the Council can direct that the City Attorney draft an Ordinance in a way that creates standards that mirror the standards in the Filming Ordinance.
Council Member Arizmendi requested clarification on the time if an Ordinance was drafted by City Attorney Giragosian. City Attorney Giragosian responded that the Ordinance would mirror all of the standards of the Filming Ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia asked for clarification if there is not something stated in the TUP would it go back to the Municipal Code and if the vendor would follow the standards in the Municipal Code.
Council Member Parkhurst asked if a home being used as anything other than a residential occupancy, would be approved or excluded in a TUP Ordinance. City Attorney Giragosian responded that the R1 uses and those allowable uses do not include commercial uses. He clarified that the operation of a short- term rental commercial use, that is otherwise prohibited in the R1 zone, can be regulated. The question is will it be regulated through Code Enforcement action under the R1 Code or through some other means.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia asked for clarification on the language that would be in a TUP Ordinance and if it would mirror the Filming Ordinance language completely. City Attorney Giragosian responded with proposed language for a TUP Ordinance that would state, "The use will occur at the property no more than four times per year per 12-month period. Any additional uses may be approved with the written consent of at least 75 percent of the occupants within a 200-foot radius of the property".
Mayor Goss opened the matter for public comment.
Ken Farsing: spoke on the event time ending at 10:00pm and would like to continue to operate under the current TUP to allow time for vendor cleanup.
Leesa Puleo: spoke on the TUP and asked Council to consider a hard close at 10:00pm for the Alverno property.
Kristin Stephens: spoke on the TUP and asked Council for consideration with time limitations for the Alverno property.
Julia Fenara: stated she is the Head of School at Alverno Heights Academy. She spoke on the time limitations for the TUP regarding Alverno. She advised they have been complying with the 10:00pm stop time and the time between 10:00pm and 11:00pm to allow the vendors time for cleanup.
Mayor Goss brought the matter to the City Council for discussion.
Council Member Arizmendi mentioned she is in support of a variance for the TUP to have it align with the Filming Ordinance and a 10:00pm tail light end time.
Council Member Parkhurst stated the Film Ordinance should be separate from the TUP, however he believes there should be consistency and he agrees with the 10:00pm tail light end time.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia stated he does like the language presented by City Attorney Giragosian for the variance. He stated the extra hour of cleanup time is understandable if the vendors keep the noise down and do not take liberties with the extra time permitted, and with the guests out of the facility at 10:00pm.
Mayor Goss stated he would support an extra half hour for cleanup if noise is kept to a minimum.
The Mayor brought the matter back to the Council for a motion to approve.
Council Member Arizmendi made a motion to ask City Attorney Giragosian and Staff to come back with a revised Ordinance to reflect a variance of 75 percent, if certain standards are not met, and the standards mirroring somewhat or that of the Film Ordinance.
Council Member Parkhurst seconded the motion.
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Mayor Goss called for a vote of the Council.
Ayes: Mayor Goss, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Council Members Arizmendi, and Parkhurst
Noes:
Absent: Council Member Kriebs
Abstain: None.
The motion to ask City Attorney Giragosian and Staff to come back with a revised Ordinance to reflect a variance of 75 percent, if certain standards are not met, and the standards mirroring somewhat or that of the Film Ordinance was passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 22-47 TO ADOPT A REVISED 2021-2029 6™H
CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE TO THE SIERRA MADRE GENERAL PLAN,
AS NECESSARY TO SECURE CERTIFICATION OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE
CALIFORNIA HOUSING ELEMENT LAW FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-47 approving the proposed revisions to the 2021-2029 Housing Element update.
Planning and Community Preservation Senior Planner Clare Lin gave the report.
Mayor Goss brought the matter to the City Council for discussion.
Mayor Goss opened the hearing for public comment.
Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Goss closed public comment.
The Mayor brought the matter to Council for a motion to approve.
Council Member Parkhurst made a motion to approve Resolution 22-47.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia seconded the motion to approve.
Mayor Goss called for a vote of the Council.
Ayes: Mayor Goss, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Council Members Arizmendi, and Parkhurst Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kriebs
Abstain: None.
The motion to adopt Resolutions 22-47 was approved by unanimous voice vote.
DISCUSSION
1. RESOLUTION 22-54 CONFIRMING THE TAX RATE FOR LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FY 2022-2023
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution 22-54 confirming a 0.00% tax rate for the Santa Anita Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for FY 2022-2023; and direct staff to prepare for the transfer of surplus funds and dissolution of the District beginning FY 2023-2024.
Management Analyst Sophia Kownatzki gave the report.
Mayor Goss brought the matter to the City Council for discussion.
Mayor Goss opened public comment.
Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Goss closed public comment.
The Mayor brought the matter to Council for a motion to approve.
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Council Member Parkhurst made a motion to approve Resolution 22-54.
Council Member Arizmendi seconded the motion to approve.
Mayor Goss called for a vote of the Council.
Ayes: Mayor Goss, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Council Members Arizmendi, and Parkhurst Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Kriebs
Abstain: None.
The motion to adopt Resolutions 22-54 was approved by unanimous voice vote.
2. CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD - MIRACLE PLAYGROUNDS SIERRA VISTA
PARK PLAYGROUND AND FITNESS AREA
It is recommended that the City Council award the bid to Miracle Playgrounds in the amount of $681,739.89 for the proposal including play apparatus, and fitness equipment with integrated shade, demo, site work, installation, ADA accessibility, and poured-in- place rubber surfacing at Sierra Vista Park.
Community Services Manager Rebecca Silva-Barron gave the report.
Mayor Goss brought the matter to the City Council for discussion.
Mayor Goss opened public comment.
Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Goss asked City Clerk Aguilar if any e-mails had been received City Clerk Aguilar advised that one e-mail had been received. The e-mail was received from Council Member Kriebs and was read during public comment. Council Member Kriebs stated she is in favor of the Bid Award for the Miracle Playgrounds.
Mayor Goss closed public comment.
The Mayor brought the matter to Council for a motion to approve.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia made a motion to approve Consideration for Miracle Playgrounds Sierra Vista Park playground and fitness area on the contingency that an arborist come out and inspect the sycamore tree, that is being proposed to be removed, and Miracle Playgrounds will make their best efforts to consolidate, move, or amend the site to preserve the sycamore tree.
Council Member Parkhurst seconded the motion to approve.
Mayor Goss called for a vote of the Council.
Ayes: Mayor Goss, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Council Members Arizmendi, and Parkhurst Noes:
Absent: Council Member Kriebs
Abstain: None.
The motion to approve bid award for Miracle Playgrounds Sierra Vista Park Playground and Fitness Area was approved by unanimous voice vote.
3. REVIEW AND DISCUSS SUB-COMMITTEE DRAFT ARGUMENT FOR BALLOT
MEASURE
It is recommended that the City Council provide the sub-committee with direction regarding the preparation of an argument opposing the Citizen Initiative, which is scheduled to be on the November 8, 2022 ballot. It is also recommended that the Council provide direction for the preparation of the rebuttal argument.
City Clerk Laura Aguilar gave the report.
Mayor Goss brought the matter to the City Council for a discussion.
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Mayor Goss opened the Discussion for public comment.
Pat Alcorn: spoke on the Ballot Initiative and thanked the City Council for their diligence and hard work reviewing the Meadows documents, listening to the public, and listening to the City Attorney's reports.
Mayor Goss asked if any e-mails had been received. City Clerk Aguilar advised that one e-mail had been received for this Discussion item.
Council Member Kriebs provided comments on the wording for the Argument draft. Her comments were provided to Council for review.
The Mayor brought the matter back to the Council for discussion.
FUTURE ITEMS:
Mayor Goss asked if any Council Member wished to add any items for future meetings.
Council Member Arizmendi would like Staff to look into short-term rentals.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Goss asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Council Member Parkhurst made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Council Member Arizmendi seconded the motion.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05p.m. to a Regular Meeting to be held on September 13, 2022.
Gene Goss, Mayor
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Amber Tarait, Deputy City Clerk
Reviewed by:
run Arilar
Laura Aguilar, City Clerk
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