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Arcadia City Council /Successor Agency to the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
and
Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez
24th Senate District
Special Meeting Minutes
Thursday, October 10, 2013
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Segal called the meeting to order at 8:10 a.m.
Present: Council Members Amundson, Harbicht, Kovacic, Wuo and Segal
Others Present: Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez
Iso Nakasato, Field Representative to Senator Hernandez
Rob Charles, District Director
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Scott Hettrick, CEO of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce appeared and asked Senator Hernandez to
expand on what he planned on talking to Mayor Garcetti about relative to the Gold Line.
Senator Hernandez explained that his number one concern is the make -up of the Metro Gold Line
Construction Authority Board and the dollars that are going to transportation in the Eastside of Los
Angeles County; and that his conversation with Mayor Garcetti will be that the San Gabriel Valley is
part of Los Angeles County and the Metro Gold Line Construction Authority Board is a regional board,
not only a Los Angeles- centric board. Senator Hernandez explained the need to build a relationship if
they are going to make sure all of Los Angeles County, especially the San Gabriel Valley, has access
to transportation dollars. Senator Hernandez stated that he will propose to bring the transportation
measure that failed back; and that he will ask Mayor Garcetti to consider changing the make -up of the
Metro Gold Line Board so that all cities are better represented.
Senator Hernandez thanked the City Council for meeting; that he requested this meeting because he
knew very little about Arcadia and would like to build a relationship with staff and the school district to
find out what issues are important in the cities he represents.
a. Report and discussion regarding Senate Bill SB7 (Prevailing Wage)
Senator Hernandez stated that he voted for SB7, and felt that prevailing wage was important; he
indicated that charter cities are not required to undergo the prevailing wage requirement, but would
lose that benefit from the state if prevailing wage was not paid; and indicated that SB7 is currently on
the Governor's desk and is not sure if it will get signed.
City Manager Lazzaretto provided a brief overview of SB7 and the funding that could be affected; he
explained that Arcadia currently demands prevailing wages on federal projects because it is required,
and that for state projects, staff looks at the low bidder.
b. Report and discussion regarding the State Controller's action on redevelopment
City Manager Lazzaretto provided an overview on this matter.
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Senator Hernandez indicated that he would definitely look into the issue and assist Arcadia in any
way possible; he stated that he has interjected with other cities regarding these types of issues and
would be more than happy to go with the City to the State Controller's Office and the Governors'
Office, if necessary; and offered to make any phone calls needed or lobby on the City's behalf.
Report and discussion regarding Governor Brown's Realignment Program
Senator Hernandez reported that the Feds recently looked at releasing an additional 10,000 inmates;
that the Governor is not willing to release those individuals, and is looking at realigning some money
from the general budget to pay for either shipping inmates out of state and /or putting them in other
prisons within the State.
Senator Hernandez explained that the courts may mandate that the State release additional inmates;
that he is committed at the State level not to release additional inmates, and to do whatever is
needed to get funds at the local level for the realignment; and that they have proposed to the courts a
two year delay in order to create an independent commission to look at how to structure recidivism
and inmate population. Senator Hernandez further explained that this issue originally started
because the courts ruled that the inmates were not receiving proper health care, and the State had to
pay billions of dollars in additional health care; the Senator mentioned that he will communicate with
the City and would not vote to release prisoners even if it means voting to send them out of state or
increase money from the general fund to do so.
d. Report and discussion regarding Municipal NPDES (Stormwater) Program
Senator Hernandez considers this an unfunded mandate that will be pushed on all the cities; that
the Regional Water Quality Board feels strongly about keeping the beaches clean, but this is
sometimes at the expense of the cities he represents; he stated that he agrees with having clean
water, but does not know which cities will be responsible for all the bacteria levels. The Senator
explained that there are various proposals and methods to get compensated; he indicated that he
is looking at ways to address this and one of the ways would be when the water bond gets opened
up he would not put in a vote unless it is guaranteed that the San Gabriel Valley is going to get a
significant amount of resources in ground water clean -up and recycling assistance, which is what
he did for the last water bond and was successful.
No other business was discussed at this meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 a.m.
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Gene Glasco, City Clerk
Lisa Mussenden, Chief Deputy City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL /SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Segal called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber
Conference Room.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Council Member Harbicht, Kovacic, Wuo, and Segal
ABSENT: Council Member Amundson
It was the consensus of the City Council that Council Member Amundson be excused.
At 6:10 p.m., Council Member Amundson arrived.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - No one appeared
CLOSED SESSION
a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with legal counsel
regarding the case of Alhambra, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., (Los Angeles
County Superior Court Case No.: BS116375.
b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators:
City Negotiators: Dominic Lazzaretto, City Manager
Employee Organizations: Arcadia Public Works Employees Association, Arcadia City
Employees Association, Arcadia Police Civilian Employees Association, Arcadia
Police Officers' Association, Arcadia Firefighters' Association and unrepresented
employees: Department Heads, Division Managers, Supervisors, and Part -Time
employees.
At 6:55 p.m., the Mayor recessed the Closed Session and announced that the Closed Session
meeting will resume after the regular City Council meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Segal called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION - Reverend Darwin Ng, Police Department Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Boy Scout Troop 111
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Harbicht, Kovacic, Wuo, and Segal
ABSENT: None
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REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Ballinger reported that the City Council met in a Closed Session to discuss the two
items listed on the posted agenda under Closed Session; no reportable action was taken. He also
reported the City Council will recess to Closed Session after the regular meeting to continue
discussions regarding labor negotiations.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto announced there was no supplemental agenda information.
MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE
READING IN FULL
A motion was made by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Wuo, to read all
ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
PRESENTATIONS
a. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Arcadia
Beautiful Commission Members.
PUBLIC HEARING
a. Resolution No. 6995 upholdina the aaaeal of the Plannina Commission denial of
Modification No. MP 13 -09 and Single- Family Architectural Design Review No.
SFADR 12 -106 with a Class 5 categorical exemption from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new 7,322 square -foot, two - story, single -
family residence at 2314 S. Santa Anita Avenue. (Continued from September 17,
2013 and October 1, 2013)
Recommended Action: Uphold the appeal, find that the project is exempt from
CEQA, conditionally approve the applications, and adopt Resolution No. 6995
Associate Planner Tom Li presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tern Wuo announced that he reviewed the video tape of the public hearing from the
September 17, 2013, City Council meeting regarding this item.
Mayor Segal reopened the public hearing.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tern Wuo, and, seeing no further objection, Mayor Segal declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Wuo and carried on roll
call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6995 upholding the appeal of the Planning Commission denial of
Modification No. MP 13 -09 and Single - Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 12 -106 with
a Class 5 categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new
7,322 square -foot, two - story, single - family residence at 2314 S. Santa Anita Avenue.
AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Wuo, Amundson and Segal
NOES: Council Member Kovacic
ABSENT: None
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - No one appeared
REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City
Council related to meetings attended at City, expense CAB 1234]).
Council Member Amundson commented on the realignment program and the number of criminals
being put on the streets; and invited everyone to attend the town hall neighborhood watch meeting
at the Police Department Community Room on Wednesday, November 23, 2013, at 7:00 p.m.
Council Member Harbicht announced that he represents the City on the Metro Gold Line
Construction Authority Board, and expressed the importance of attendance at these meetings
because Board Members are paid a stipend, and each member is there to represent the taxpayer's
interest. He stated that the Metro Gold Line Construction Authority Board did not have an
attendance policy, but advised that one has now been adopted. Council Member Harbicht further
noted that Arcadia adopted certain betterments to the project, and that no other City did, so there is
more construction in Arcadia and at the end of the construction everyone will appreciate the results.
Mayor Pro Tern Wuo reported that he recently attended an Independent Cities Association meeting
and the topic of attendance of the board members was also discussed; and announced that
October 18 is Arcadia High School's Homecoming and encouraged everyone to attend and support
the team.
Council Member Kovacic announced that the "More Visions of Arcadia" book is complete and has
been sent to the printers, and that a signing is scheduled for November 17, at the Church of the
Good Shepherd from 1 -3 p.m., sponsored by Arcadia's Best.
City Clerk Glasco announced that the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage will be presenting "Arcadia
in the 1980's" at 12:00 p.m. on October 17 at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage.
Mayor Segal encouraged everyone to be safe on Halloween; and on behalf of the City Council and
Community, he congratulated John Wuo and his wife Jane, who will be honored at the Methodist
Hospital Crystal Ball on Saturday night.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be acted on by
one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the City
Council, staff, or the public request that a specific item be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion and action.
a. Approve the Regular and Special Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2013.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Resolution No. 6993 approving the quitclaim of a certain offer of dedication for a
future street and an easement for planting, sidewalk, and utility purposes on Parcel
Map No, 16959.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Accept the gift of $7,550 from the Estate of Edward C. Bosio and Belma E. Bosio for
general Library purposes.
Recommended Action: Accept
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Accept all work performed by the Original Mowbray's Tree Service for the removal of
Stone Pine Trees (Phase 3) Project as complete and authorize the final payment to
be made in accordance with the contract documents.
Recommended Action: Accept
e. Reject the one bid received for the purchase of three CNG pickup trucks and direct
staff to re -bid.
Recommended Action: Approve
Authorize and direct the Citv Manaaer to execute a one vear contract extension with
HD Supply Waterworks for the purchase of water pipeline fittings, brass valves, and
other related accessories for the Citv's water distribution system in the amount of
$113,252.
Recommended Action: Approve
Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a one year contract extension with
Ernie's Auto Parts for the purchase of automobile repair parts for City vehicles in the
amount of $31,877.
Recommended Action: Approve
Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a one year contract with Siemens
for extraordinary repairs of traffic signals in the amount of $44,470, with the option of
three one -year extensions.
Recommended Action: Approve
Authorize and direct the Citv Manaaer to execute a Provider Particiaation Aareement
with the California Department of Health Care Services for the Medi -Cal Ground
Emeraencv Medical Transaortation Services Suaalemental Reimbursement
Program.
Recommended Action: Approve
Authorize and direct the Citv Manaaer to execute an aareement with the Countv of
Los Angeles for the sharing of costs for pavement rehabilitation and traffic signal
uaarade on Foothill Boulevard between Rosemead Boulevard and Michillinda
Avenue.
Recommended Action: Approve
Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an agreement for professional
services with the State of California Office of Administrative Hearings in an amount
not to exceed $20,000 for Fiscal Year 2013 -14.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Wuo, and carried on roll
call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 2.a through 2.k.
AYES: Council Member Amundson, Wuo, Harbicht, Kovacic, and Segal
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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3. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
a. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a Release and Hold Harmless
Agreement with Waste Management, Inc. and a first amendment to the Residential
Refuse and Recycling Agreement.
Recommended Action: Approve
City Manager Lazzaretto and Public Works Services Director Tait presented the staff report
Carolyn Anderson of Waste Management appeared and answered questions.
It was moved by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried
on roll call vote to authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a Release and Hold Harmless
Agreement with Waste Management, Inc. and a first amendment to the Residential Refuse and
Recycling Agreement.
AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Amundson, Kovacic, Wuo and Segal
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Segal announced that the City Council will recess the regular meeting to Closed Session to
continue discussions regarding labor negotiations.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Segal adjourned this meeting at 9:00 p.m. to November 5, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
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Gene Glasco, City Clerk
Lisa Mussenden
Chief Deputy City Clerk /Records Manager
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