MINUTES Regular Meeting ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL March 12, 2018 5:30 p.m. Unofficial until approved by the Alhambra City Council ROLL CALL: At 5:31 p.m., on Monday, March 12, 2018 the Alhambra City Council met in the Council Chambers of the Alhambra City Hall. PRESENT: ABSENT: MEJIA, AYALA, MALONEY SHAM, MESSINA Officials Present: City Manager Binnquist, City Attorney Montes, Assistant City Manager McKinney, City Clerk Myles, Director of Public Works Chavez, Director of Development Services Castagnola, Fire Chief Phelps, Director of Community Services Paulson, Director of Utilities Ray, Chief of Police Vu, Director of Finance Espinoza, Management Analyst Kespradit, Management Analyst Rocha, Sergeant-at-Arms Diaz FLAG SALUTE: Led by Vice Mayor Maloney CLOSED SESSION & CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT re SAME - F2M18-14 City Attorney MONTES identified those items listed on this evening s agenda which would be discussed in Closed Session as follows: Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Govt. Code Section 54956.8): Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)): Henry s Towing and Recovery Inc. v. City of Alhambra, LASC Case No. BS169585 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):. Initiation of litigation pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):. Discussion of Personnel Matters (Govt. Code Section 54957): Conference with City s Labor Negotiator (Govt. Code Section 54957.6): whereupon at 5:32 p.m., the City Council moved into closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Sec. 54950, et seq.) for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney. 1
RECONVENE: At 7:00 p.m., the City Council moved out of closed session with all members present. CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 1-9) All items listed under the Consent Agenda were considered by the City Council to be routine and, therefore, were enacted by one motion. 1. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: LINDARAXA PARK PILLAR RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT F2M17-46, C2M17-61, M2M18-34 On October 23, 2017, the City Council awarded a contract to RS Construction Services for the Lindaraxa Park Pillar Reconstruction Project. One change order was issued to repair broken/damaged sidewalk by the pillar, in the amount of $3,500. All work has been completed in accordance with the City requirements and specifications. As such, it was appropriate for the City Council to accept this project as complete and instruct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles Recorder s Office. Action Taken: City Council accepted the work of RS Construction Services for the Lindaraxa Park Pillar Reconstruction Project in the amount of $37,100 as complete; directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instructed the Finance Director to release the five percent retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and, directed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council s action. (M2M18-34) 2. NOTICE OF COMPLETION: CITY HALL PUBLIC COUNTER & WORK SPACE IMPROVEMENTS - F2M16-20, C2M17-57, M2M18-35 On September 11, 2017, the City Council awarded a contract to CSI Fullmer for the City Hall Public Counter and Work Space Improvements Project. This project has been inspected by staff and all work has been completed in accordance with the City requirements and specifications. As such, it was appropriate for the City Council to accept this project as complete and instruct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles Recorder s Office. Action Taken: City Council accepted the work of CSI Fullmer for the City Hall Public Counter and Work Space Improvements Project in the amount of $183,529.78 as 3
complete; directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles for recordation; instructed the Finance Director to release the five percent retention 35 days from the date of recordation if no liens are filed; and, directed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council s action. (M2M18-35) 3. MOU RENEWAL: SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM - F2M-66, C2M1-75, M2M18-36 Staff requested City Council authorization to renew the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD) to accept funding for the assignment of two police officers to the School District. Both the Alhambra Police Department and AUSD believe that continuation of the School Resource Officer Program will further the goal of maintaining a safe school environment for students and staff. Public Input: Tornado RAMIREZ felt the MOU was ambiguous and vague. She wondered if it meant there would be two officers assigned per school or for the entire Alhambra Unified School District. She noted her belief that four officers per school would be optimal and that it was important to educate students about not bullying or stalking and about avoiding gangs. She added that in light of the recent school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, she felt bad for kids today. Action Taken: City Council approved that certain Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding 2017-2018 (MOU) by and between the Alhambra Unified School District and the City of Alhambra to continue the School Resource Officer Program for 2017-2018, a copy of which MOU is on file in the office of the City Clerk as Contract No. C2M1-75 and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein; accepted funding for the services of two police officers; and, directed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council s action. (M2M18-36) 4. AWARD CONTRACT: SEWER LIFT STATION NO. 7 REPLACEMENT PROJECT - F2M16-43, N2M17-147, C2M18-11, M2M18-37 On December 11, 2017, the City Council approved distribution of a Notice Inviting Bids for the Sewer Lift Station No. 7 Replacement Project. Bids were opened by the City Clerk on February 8, 2018 and three bids received. The bids ranged from $4,764,642.70 4
to $5,838,380.20. Colich and Sons L.P. submitted the lowest qualified bid at $4,764,642.70. Staff has reviewed their proposal and found it to be in full compliance and conformance with the project specifications. Action Taken: City Council approved a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Colich and Sons L.P. for the Sewer Lift Station No. 7 Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $4,764,642.70; directed the Finance Director to appropriate funds in the amount of $1,487,029.70 from the Sewer Fund Balance and allocate such funds to account number 404.80.8681.91610 for this Project; and, directed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council s action. (M2M18-37) 5. NOVEMBER 6, 2018 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION: CONSOLIDATION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD THAT SAME DATE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY - F2M18-23, R2M18-5 Staff requested that the City Council adopt a resolution requesting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to order the consolidation of the Alhambra General Municipal Election in the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Unified School District to be held on November 6, 2018 with that of the Statewide General Election to be held that same date in Los Angeles County and provide certain services in connection therewith. Action Taken: City Council adopted Resolution No. R2M18-5 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to order the consolidation of an Alhambra General Municipal Election to be held on November 6, 2018 with the Statewide General Election to be held in Los Angeles County the same day, to authorize the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to canvass the returns of said General Municipal Election and to request that the Registrar of Voters of said County be permitted to render specified services to the City of Alhambra relating to the conduct of said General Municipal Election pursuant to Elections Code section 10403 6. RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZE ENROLLMENT IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT OFFICE (LESO) 1033 PROGRAM F2M18-27, R2M18-6 5
Staff requested that the City Council adopt a resolution to authorize the Police Department to submit an enrollment application for participation in the Law Enforcement Support Office 1033 Program. This program allows the transfer of excess Department of Defense property that might not otherwise be destroyed to law enforcement agencies across the United States and its territories. Equipment provided by this program is at no cost to the Police Department. However, the Police Department is responsible for costs associated with maintenance, fueling, and upkeep of the equipment and for specialized training for its operation. Public Input: Tornado RAMIREZ wondered what type of excess property this program encompassed and how much would it cost the Alhambra Police Department. She also questioned if obtaining equipment through this program was worthwhile if the Police Department was not using the tools it currently had. She felt participation would be pointless if the equipment was not going to be used by the Police Department. Action Taken: City Council adopted Resolution No. R2M18-6 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council authorizing submission of enrollment application for participation in the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) 1033 Program through the United States Department of Defense 7. MINUTES Action Taken: City Council reviewed and approved as submitted the Minutes of the February 26, 2018 regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council. 8. PERSONNEL ACTIONS F2M18-2 Public Input: Tornado RAMIREZ expressed her belief that Chief of Police Vu, along with all of the Police Department dispatchers, should be fired. She also suggested that the Police Department consider hiring military veterans. 6
Action Taken: City Council ratified the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated March 12, 2018, showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting. 9. DEMANDS - F2M18-1 Action Taken: City Council approved as submitted Final Check List (190415 thru 190550) in the amount of $870,339.30 for the period ending February 22, 2018; Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,873,633.45 for the week ending February 16, 2018; Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $2,378,934.81 for the week ending February 2, 2018 and Schedule of Wire Transfers in the amount of $413,310.79 for the week ending February 9, 2018; and, Final Check List (190551 thru 190819) in the amount of $702,934.61 for the period ending March 1, 2018. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS F2M18-4 1. Tornado RAMIREZ hoped that the Drug Enforcement Agency, Department of Justice and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials would soon raid the Ambassador Hotel due to the illegal activity she felt was taking place there. She also read the license plate numbers of vehicles she felt belonged to criminals and gangbangers. 2. Eric SUNADA, 805 East Pine Street, representing Grassroots Alhambra in Action, noted it was their view that in this climate of apprehension and frustration, the common bond among the seemingly disparate voices expressing their concerns to the City Council is that they are all focused on the City, first and foremost, as a basis for life and living, as opposed to those that see the City primarily as an opportunity for profit and revenue. In this spirit, he noted Grassroots Alhambra in Action would be petitioning the City to include a ballot initiative which will require future City Council elections to be by district rather than at-large and require a reasonable cap on campaign contributions. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) F2M18-7 Vice Mayor Maloney noted he had enjoyed attending the East Alhambra American Little League opening day over the past weekend. He added that the City Could have a ribbon cutting for the newly reconstructed Lindaraxa Park pillars on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. 7
ADJOURNMENT: At 7:21 p.m., there being no further business for the Council to transact, the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting to Monday, March 26, 2018 at 5:30 p.m., in the Alhambra City Hall Council Chambers, 111 South First Street, Alhambra, California. LAUREN MYLES, CMC CITY CLERK 8