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CITY COUNCIL /SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2014
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wuo called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Reverend Terry Keenan, Police Department Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Robert Guthrie, Police Chief
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay, and Wuo
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING STUDY SESSION ITEM(S)
City Attorney Deitsch reported that the City Council conducted a Study Session to hear a report
from staff concerning the potential development of the Santa Anita Park property; he announced
that representatives of Santa Anita Park were in attendance and discussed potential future
development. No action was taken or requested.
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 Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, to read all
ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation by the California Department of Food and Agriculture on
Huanglongbing (HLB) and the Asian citrus psyllid that is affecting citrus trees in
Southern California.
b. Presentation of a $50,000 check from Friends of the Arcadia Public Library to the
Arcadia Public Library.
C. Presentation by Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District regarding the San
Gabriel Valley Water Smart City Challenge conservation program.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Resolution No. 7041 finding the City of Arcadia to be in conformance with the
Congestion Management Program (CMP) and adopting the CMP Local Development
Report, in accordance with California Government code section 65089.
Recommended Action: Adopt
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Associate Planner Tom Li presented the staff report.
Mayor Wuo opened the public hearing. No one appeared.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council
Member Kovacic, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Wuo declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll
call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7041 finding the City of Arcadia to be in conformance with the
Congestion Management Program (CMP) and adopting the CMP Local Development Report, in
accordance with California Government code section 65089; and direct the City Clerk to transmit a
fully executed copy of Resolution No. 7041 and the Local Development Report to the Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Transportation Authority by September 1, 2014.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, Kovacic, and Wuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
b. Amendment to the Special Use Permit No. SUP 13 -03 to allow the "626 Night
Market" to add a third day (Sunday) to two of the scheduled Night Market weekends
at Santa Anita Park (August 17 and September 14 2014) to allow the organizers to
host three -day events instead of two -day events in the following years and to
Categorically Exempt the project from CEQA per section 15304.
Recommended Action: Approve
Planning Services Manager Lisa Flores presented the staff report.
Mayor Wuo opened the public hearing.
Jonny Hwang, the applicant appeared and addressed concerns raised by the City Council
regarding the reporting of sales tax.
Scott Hettrick, Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer, appeared and expressed the
Chamber's support of the 626 Night Market, and stated that the Chamber would like to see some of
the City's local businesses integrated into this event; and also shared some of the same concerns
raised by the City Council regarding cash transactions and the reporting of sales tax.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council
Member Tay, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Wuo declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll
call vote to approve an amendment to the Special Use Permit No. SUP 13 -03 to allow the "626
Night Market" to add a third day (Sunday) to two of the scheduled night market weekends at Santa
Anita Park (August 17 and September 14, 2014), to allow the organizers to host three -day events
instead of two -day events in the following years, and to Categorically Exempt the project from
CEQA per section 15304 subject to the aforementioned conditions of approval.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, Kovacic, and Wuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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C. Resolution No. 7043 authorizing the Arcadia Police Department to use funds
allocated from the Citizens' Option for Public Safety- Supplemental Law Enforcement
Services Fund (COPS - SLESF) for the purpose of front line police services.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Police Chief Guthrie presented the staff report.
Mayor Wuo opened the public hearing. No one appeared.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council
Member Tay, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Wuo declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll
call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7043 authorizing the Arcadia Police Department to use funds
allocated from the Citizens' Option for Public Safety - Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund
(COPS - SLESF) for the purpose of front line police services during FY 2014 -15.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, Kovacic, and Wuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Lawrence Papp, an Arcadia resident, appeared and urged the City Council to rescind its decision of
the July 1, 2014 to not place the Utility Users Tax repeal measure on a ballot.
Carol Curland, an Arcadia resident, appeared and applauded the Friends of the Library for their
$50,000 donation to the Library, and pointed out how important and valuable the Library is to the
community.
REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City
Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 1234]).
Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic announced that beginning Friday, August 8, the intersection of Huntington
Drive and Second Avenue will be closed for Gold Line construction and that businesses in the
immediate location will be open during the street closures.
Council Member Tay announced the different events he attended including the Chamber of
Commerce Business Mixer, and a ribbon cutting ceremony for the "Shave It Nation" at the Westfield
Santa Anita Mall; he commended the Public Works Services Department for their service to the
community and announced that the Fire Chief Norwood will be a guest speaker at the Government
Affairs Forum on August 7.
Council Member Beck thanked the Friends of the Library for the donation of $50,000 to the Library;
he commented on the comments made by Mr. Papp and thanked City Attorney Deitsch for all he
does for the City and for the advice he gives to the City Council and staff.
Council Member Chandler expressed his appreciation to the Friends of the Library for their
generous donation to the Library; and provided information on Household Hazardous Waste and E-
Waste Roundup dates, hours, and locations; he commented on the Arcadia Police Department's
"Safe Summer Campaign" and congratulated them for educating the community on the impacts of
drinking and driving.
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City Clerk Glasco commented of the City's official birthday date; and remembered Monty Lindsey
on a personal note as a former Senior Citizen Commissioner and longtime active member of the
community. J,
Mayor Wuo encouraged everyone to attend the summer concert on August 8 to celebrate Arcadia's
111th Birthday and National Night Out event.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2014.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Resolution No. 7042 determining the amount of revenue to be raised from property
taxes for Fiscal Year 2014 -15 to pay for the debt service on the 2011 and 2012
General Obligation Bonds.
Recommended Action: Adopt
C. Purchase order with Falcon Fuels Inc. for the purchase and delivery of fuel for the
City's fleet in an annual amount not to exceed $443,300.
Recommended Action: Approve
d. Contract with D & J Foothill Electrical Contractors, Inc. for electrical repairs and
preventative maintenance at various City facilities in an amount not to exceed
$114,760.
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Contract with Comet Electric, Inc. for the LED Street Light Retrofit Proiect in the
amount of $382,464.
Recommended Action: Approve
f. Extension to Contract with ABM Services, Inc., for ianitorial and porter services at
various City facilities in the amount of $288,252.
Recommended Action: Approve
g. Agreement for personnel related legal services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in an
amount not to exceed $70,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
h. Agreement with Adminsure, Inc. for workers' compensation third party claims
administration services in the amount of $298,776 over a three year period.
Recommended Action: Approve
i. Purchase order with L.N. Curtis & Sons for structural firefighting coats and pants in
an amount not to exceed $35,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
j. Extension to the Purchase Order with Daniels Tire Service for the purchase of tires
and tire related services for City vehicles in the amount of $86,616.
Recommended Action: Approve
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k. Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Evidence -Based Staffing Inc.
for temporary dispatch services in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with American Micro Imaging
Inc. for Laserfiche software maintenance and support in an amount not to exceed
$18,158.
Recommended Action: Approve
M. Receive a gift of $50,000 from the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for programs
and materials for the Library.
Recommended Action: Accept
n. Exercise option to withdraw from the Los Anaeles Regional Interoperable
Communications System ( "LA- RICS ") Joint Powers Authority, and repeal Resolution
No. 6650.
Recommended Action: Approve
o. Final Map No. 72224 for an 18 -unit residential condominium subdivision at 968 -998
Arcadia Avenue.
Recommended Action: Approve
P. Final Map No. 72165 for an eight -unit residential condominium subdivision at 1038-
1088 Sunset Boulevard.
Recommended Action: Approve
q. Grant award of $130,000 from the Office of Traffic Safety for reimbursement of costs
related to the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program.
Recommended Action: Approve
Appointment of Voting Delegates for the 2014 League of California Cities Annual
Conference.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Council Member Tay, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, and carried on roll
call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 2.a. through 2.r.
AYES: Council Member Tay, Kovacic, Chandler, Beck, and Wuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
a. Resolution No. 7044 enacting and implementing Phase I of the City's Water
Conservation Plan.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Public Works Services Director Tait presented the staff report.
Todd Butts, appeared and expressed concerns about water usage, and the size and use of new
homes being built in the City; and commented on police vehicles not following driving rules.
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It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll
call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7044 enacting and implementing Phase I of the City's Water
Conservation Plan (As set forth in Arcadia Municipal Code Section 7553 et seq.).
AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Tay, Chandler, Beck, and Wuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wuo adjourned this meeting in memory of Norma Pontello and former Senior Citizen
Commissioner and longtime active member of the Arcadia family, Monty Lindsey at 9:30 p.m. to
August 19, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W.
Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
May r of the City of Arcadia
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