SAN GABRIEL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 The regular meeting of the San Gabriel City Council convened on at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, California 91776. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Costanzo. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Sawkins. 3. ATTENDANCE PRESENT: Mayor Costanzo, Vice Mayor Harrington, Councilmembers Liao, Pu and Sawkins; Assistant City Manager Marlowe, City Attorney Kress, and Deputy City Clerk Eggehorn. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.3, THIS IS THE TIME PROVIDED FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS OF INTEREST THAT ARE NOT ON THE AGENDA WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE SAN GABRIEL CITY COUNCIL. Benjamin Agus, resident of San Gabriel, addressed the Council regarding a Code Enforcement citation and tree planting. Mayor Costanzo directed appropriate staff to address Mr. Agus requests. Steve Ciu, resident of San Gabriel, addressed the Council regarding installing a safety crosswalk on Broadway to cross to Smith Park. Mike Liu, resident of San Gabriel, addressed the Council regarding traffic safety on Broadway between Junipero Serra and S. San Marino Ave. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: ALL ITEMS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND ENACTED IN ONE MOTION UNLESS A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OR AUDIENCE REQUESTS SEPARATE DISCUSSION [Mayor Costanzo pulled Consent Calendar Item No. 5C (Request for Street Closure Franklin Street, between Las Tunas Drive and Hermosa Avenue for further discussion.] Councilmember Sawkins moved to approve Consent Calendar Items #A, B, and D as presented; motion was seconded by Councilmember Liao and passed by a vote on the board of 5/0. A. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 The minutes are a record of the official actions taken at the last Council meeting. Recommended Action: Approval
B. MATERIAL DEMANDS This is the presentation of the Register of Demands and Warrants for the payment of City expenditures. Recommended Action: Approval [C. REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE FRANKLIN STREET, BETWEEN LAS TUNAS DRIVE AND HERMOSA AVENUE The City Clerk s Office received a request from Narver Insurance for a temporary street closure for the purpose of holding an Oktoberfest on Thursday, October 10, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The City Clerk s Office is currently working on enhancing the Request for Temporary Street Closure process so that affected neighbors of the event are informed and have given their consent. Because this is a commercial event, Narver Insurance is also working with the Community Development Department to secure a Temporary Use Permit (TUP); however, the street closure portion is still subject to Council approval, which is addressed by this staff report. Recommended Action: That the City Council approve: 1. A minimum width of 20 feet of one side of the street shall remain unobstructed for access by public safety vehicles. 2. Fire hydrants shall remain unobstructed at all times. 3. There shall be no consumption of alcohol within the public right-of-way. 4. There shall be no fireworks or other pyrotechnic displays. 5. A responsible party shall be identified for all contacts by City agencies and for installing and removing the street barricades. 6. Parties are subject to disturbing the peace laws. 7. The street closure shall only be between the hours as indicated on the request form. Assistant City Manager Marlowe introduced Samantha Chung representing Narver Insurance. Ms. Chung fielded questions from the Council regarding the street closure policies and implementations. Councilmember Pu moved to deny the recommended action; motion was seconded by Councilmember Liao and passed by a vote on the board of 3/2 with Vice Mayor Harrington and Councilmember Sawkins voting no.] D. AMENDMENT OF THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT OF THE ALAMEDA CORRIDOR-EAST JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY The Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority (ACE) is an agency created by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) to provide safety improvements and congestion relief at several railroad grade separations. In November 2012, the City Council approved the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JPA) forming the Alameda Corridor-East Joint Powers Authority. In May 2013, the SGVCOG Board approved the transfer agreement that requires certain clauses be included in the JPA Agreement. Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Alameda Corridor-East Powers Authority. 2
6. PUBLIC HEARING: CITY OF SAN GABRIEL 2013-2021 HOUSING ELEMENT PLANNING CASE NO. PL-13-031 APPLICANT: CITY OF SAN GABRIEL California Government Code Section 65302(c) mandates that each city shall include a Housing Element in its General Plan, and that the Housing Element be updated periodically to reflect current conditions and legal requirements. In adopting its Housing Element, the City must consider local conditions and context, including economic, environmental, and fiscal factors, as well as community goals as set forth elsewhere in the General Plan. Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 13-24 to: 1. Approve the Addendum to the Negative Declaration for the City s 2008-2013 Housing Element. 2. Adopt the updated Housing Element as part of the City s General Plan. City Planner Mark Gallatin presented the staff report. Councilmember Sawkins moved to open the Public Hearing; motion was seconded by Councilmember Liao. There being no objections, it was so ordered. There was no one in the audience who wished to address the Council at this time. Councilmember Sawkins moved to close the Public Hearing; motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Harrington. There being no objections, it was so ordered. Councilmember Sawkins moved to approve the recommended action; motion was seconded by Councilmember Pu and passed by a vote on the board of 5/0. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SCHEDULE OF SERVICE FEES The City's comprehensive schedule of service fees is reviewed each year in conjunction with the annual budget process. Changes are made to reflect cost of services in accordance with State and local law and a resolution is adopted concurrently with the adoption of the budget. For fiscal year 2013-2014, Resolution No. 13-15 was adopted June 25, 2013. The City is no longer able to subsidize consultant services for development applicants on significant projects. These services add value to projects by improving design, protecting historic resources and streamlining the process. Resolution No. 13-26 has been prepared to give the City the authority to collect time and materials deposits from applicants for development projects that involve Precise Plans of Design and Master Sign Programs requiring the approval of the Design Review Commission, whether in conjunction with a Conditional Use Permit, Zone Change, General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment or not. Recommended Action: That the City Council: Approve Resolution 13-26, establishing a fee resolution encompassing certain fees and policies for services provided by the City of San Gabriel and Amending Resolution No. 13-15. City Planner Mark Gallatin presented the staff report. Councilmember Sawkins moved to open the Public Hearing; motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Harrington. There being no objections, it was so ordered. There was no one in the audience who wished to address the Council at this time. 3
Councilmember Sawkins moved to close the Public Hearing; motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Harrington. There being no objections, it was so ordered. Councilmember Liao and passed by a vote on the board of 5/0. 8. ORDINANCE 605-C.S. AMENDING SECTIONS 11.03 AND 51.01 AND ADDING SECTIONS 51.60 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING FATS, OILS, AND GREASE CONTROL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS Fats, oils and grease (FOG) improperly disposed of in the public sewer system are the leading cause of sewer overflows in San Gabriel. Sewer overflows pose a risk to public health and the environment and are prohibited by state and federal water quality laws. In order to reduce the number of overflows caused by grease, the State Water Resources Control Board has called for the City to adopt an ordinance regulating the discharge of FOG from restaurants and other grease-producing facilities. Recommended Action: That the City Council introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance 605-C.S. amending Sections 11.03 and 51.01 and adding Section 51.60 to the San Gabriel Municipal Code establishing fats, oils and grease control regulations applicable to food service establishments and other grease-producing facilities. City Engineer Daren Grilley presented the staff report. Councilmember Liao and passed by a vote on the board of 5/0. 9. MODIFICATION OF SAN GABRIEL MUNICIPAL CODE 10.99 GENERAL PENALTY The City Council is requested to modify the existing San Gabriel Municipal Code to allow the City Attorney or District Attorney to prosecute a violation of the code as an infraction. Recommended Action: That the City Council introduce and place on first reading Ordinance No. 606-C.S. an ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel allowing violations of the municipal code to be charged as infractions. Police Chief Lawton presented the staff report. Councilmember Sawkins moved to approve the recommended action; motion was seconded by Councilmember Liao and passed by a vote on the board of 5/0. 10. SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT GRANT PROGRAM The Police Department has received a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to participate in the Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2014. The grant will reimburse the City for personnel overtime costs incurred to participate in this campaign and for the purchase of related equipment in the sum of $37,449.00. Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the grant and authorize the Chief of Police to enter into an agreement with the Office of Traffic Safety to participate in the Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program. Direct the Finance Department to reflect receipt of the grant funds to the Estimated Revenue Budget Account 147-3229 by $37,449.00. Approval of the agreement will increase the Police Department Expenditure Budget by $37,449.00, Account 147-751-00, which will be used for overtime costs and purchase of related equipment. Police Chief Lawton presented the staff report. 4
Councilmember Sawkins and passed by a vote on the board of 5/0. 11. CITY MANAGER ITEMS There were no City Manager items at this time. 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS Each Council Member addressed the Council and public on matters of general information and/or concern. Also, the Council Members gave reports on meetings they had attended. 13. ADJOURN COUNCIL MEETING AS FOLLOWS: Adjourn Council meeting to October 1, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room A, for the purpose of a Budget Study Session for Alternative Strategies for CIP, infrastructure Finance and Street Paving. At 9:08 p.m., Councilmember Liao moved to adjourn meeting as stated above; motion was seconded by Councilmember Sawkins. There being no objections, it was so ordered. SAN GABRIEL CITY COUNCIL Donna Eggehorn, Deputy City Clerk Juli Costanzo, Mayor 5