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MINUTES OF THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014
Mayor Wuo called the Special Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay, and Wuo
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - No one appeared
STUDY SESSION
a. Review, discussion and direction regarding alternatives for implementation of Senate Bill
7 (SB7) Prevailing Wage Law.
It was the consensus of the City Council that an ordinance requiring prevailing wages on public
works projects be brought back for introduction at the November 4, 2014 meeting.
b. Review, discussion and direction regarding the purchase of a mobile command post for
the Police Department.
It was the consensus of the City Council that staff should bring back the purchase of a mobile
command post at a future City Council meeting. It was further directed that the maximum purchase
price should be raised to $300,000 if that would provide greater quality and longevity for the
equipment.
The Study Session ended at 6:50 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wuo called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Reverend Darwin Ng, Police Department Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Tom Tait, Public Works Services Director
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay, and Wuo
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED SESSION AND STUDY SESSION
ITEM(S)
City Attorney Deitsch announced that the City Council conducted two Study Sessions to consider
the two items listed on the agenda, the first was to review, have a discussion, and provide direction
regarding alternatives for implementation of Senate Bill 7 (a Prevailing Wage statute), and reported
that by consensus, the City Council directed staff to bring forward at the next regular meeting of the
City Council an ordinance for introduction requiring the payment of prevailing wages for public works
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and maintenance contracts in accordance with the newly adopted Senate Bill 7 applicable to charter
cities. He explained that until now, Arcadia and other charter cities did not require payment of
prevailing wages, and if the ordinance is not adopted, the City would not be entitled to receive future
state funding for public works contracts.
He further announced that the City Council conducted a second study session to review, discuss,
and provide direction regarding the purchase of a mobile command post for the Police Department,
that the City Council received a report from the Police Chief describing the benefits of the proposed
purchase of a mobile command vehicle that would assist with community events, operations
concerning on -going investigations, natural disasters, and multi- agency operations, and reported
that by consensus of the City Council, staff was directed to bring back the item for consideration at a
future City Council meeting.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto reported that one request was received for comment on Consent Calendar
Item 2.g.
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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Resolution No. 7047 establishing and /or adjusting various fees for city services.
Recommended Action: Adopt
City Manager Lazzaretto provided the staff report.
In response to an inquiry raised by Council Member Beck regarding County back flow prevention
devices on some properties, City Manager Lazzaretto responded that the matter was brought to his
attention prior to the City Council meeting and that the City will be looking into the matter prior to
implementation on January 1.
Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic questioned the fee relating to emergency medical assessments and
paramedic services which the patient does not receive transportation to the hospital. City Manager
Lazzaretto explained that the fee had been in place since the mid 1990's, but the City had never
charged for the fee; that the fee has been left on the books in the event of a situation of excessive
usage of calling for service and not using the transport services; he further explained that he would
like the City Council to keep the fee on the books, but assured the City Council that the City has no
intentions of charging for that fee anytime soon.
Fire Chief Norwood mirrored what City Manager Lazzaretto said, and explained that the authority to
charge the fee is in the Arcadia Municipal which allows the City to charge it, but that the City has no
intention of charging the fee.
Mayor Wuo opened the public hearing. No one appeared
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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.
Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic stated that he is not in favor of keeping fees on the fee schedule that the
City never intends on charging.
City Manager Lazzaretto explained that the City has several fees on the books that the City does
not routinely charge, and explained the process for eliminating fees, but noted that the Municipal
Code does call for certain fees to be set by resolution of the City Council.
Council Member Beck advised that he is opposed to raising the business license fee because he
would like Arcadia to be known as a "business friendly city."
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll
call to find that this Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act; and adopt Resolution No. 7047 establishing and /or adjusting various fees for City
services.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, Kovacic, and Wuo
NOES: Council Member Beck (business license fee only)
ABSENT: None
b. Ordinance No. 2319 aaarovina an amendment to the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific
Plan (SP No. 13 -02) to modify conditions of approval or two new hotels and a
hotel condominium at 130 W. Huntington Drive. (Continued from October 7,
2014)
Recommended Action: Introduce
Mayor Wuo recommended the public hearing be re- opened. The City Council concurred
Marshall Rice, one of the Project Managers for the Seabiscuit Pacifica appeared and explained the
reasons for their request for an extension, as indicated in his hand -out presented to the City
Council, which he also feels guarantees a Phase II; he discussed the amortization issue; and urged
the City Council to grant their request for an extension.
Bob Ramirez, of Costa Mesa, appeared and thanked the City Council and staff for working with
them on their proposal and explained the reasons for their request for an extension and urged the
City Council to consider their request.
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 Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on roll
call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2319 approving an amendment to the Seabiscuit Pacifica
Specific Plan (SP No. 13 -02) to modify conditions of approval for two new hotels and a hotel
condominium at 130 W. Huntington Drive; and approve an Addendum to the approved Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan, subject to the changes to the
conditions of approval.
AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Beck, Tay, and Wuo
NOES: Council Member Chandler
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 [AB 1234]).
Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic announced that on Saturday morning he attended the last a -clip Gold Line
event and indicated that the Gold Line should be completed in about 16 months; and commented
on an article relating to Arcadia in "Bloomberg Businessweek ", which had a number of factual errors
and innuendos.
Council Member Tay indicated that he also read the "Bloomberg Businessweek" article; he reported
that on October 11 he attended the Methodist Hospital Crystal Ball, and on October 16 he attended
a Downtown Arcadia Board meeting and noted that the Association is planning a Christmas market
on December 6, 13 and 30; and that on October 18 the Arcadia Chinese Association hosted a
"Neighborhood Safety Seminar" and thanked Sgt. Ortiz for attending the meeting on a Saturday.
Council Member Beck reported that he also attended the Methodist Hospital Crystal Ball along with
Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, and that he will be attending the Historical Society fundraiser on Thursday;
he also commented on the "Bloomberg Businessweek" article; he also advised that he spent 2'/2
hours with Chief Guthrie talking about policing and safety, including home burglaries, and that the
police Department is doing a great job with the resources they have; he also noted that after the last
City Council meeting he drove around town with Public Works Services Director Tait and looked at
off and on ramps; and also urged everyone to vote on November 4.
Council Member Chandler thanked Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic for sharing the "Bloomberg
Businessweek" article with the City Council and commented on some of the misquotes and how
things are taken out of context; he commented on individuals being able to afford homes and live in
them seasonally; and addressed birthing homes in Arcadia.
City Clerk Glasco announced the Historical Society's fundraiser dinner this Thursday and provided
information on how to obtain tickets and commented on the program for the evening.
Mayor Wuo stated that he was interviewed by the KPPC regarding the "Bloomberg Newsweek"
article, and expressed his disappointment and concerns regarding comments made about the City
and the City Council being "on the take "; he announced that the City -- in conjunction with Breeders'
Cup -- will be having a "Halloween Fright Day" at Santa Anita Park on October 31, and announced
the various activities and urged children to wear their costumes to enter in a best dressed
Halloween contest; and he also noted that the Arcadia Transit Plaza is almost complete and a
grand opening is scheduled for Thursday, November 6 at Santa Clara Street and First Avenue and
invited the public to attend.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2014.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Resolution No. 7048 ordering the vacation of a public utility easement that was
Previously retained in the vacation of Front Street for the construction of the Metro
Gold Line Foothill Extension Project.
Recommended Action: Adopt
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Resolution No. 7049 accepting the real property in fee for the Arcadia Transit Plaza
and an easement for maintenance purposes on a strip of land owned by MTA
adjacent to the Transit Plaza.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Participant Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the Los Angeles Region -
Imagery Acquisition Consortium 4 (LAR -IAC4) Project for aerial imagery in the
amount of $65,726.
Recommended Action: Approve
Purchase Order with National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford C -Max hybrid Energi
vehicle in the amount of $32,657.
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Professional Services Agreement with Evidence -Based Staffing, Inc. for temporary
media and radio communications services.
Recommended Action: Approve
Contract with Sheldon Mechanical Corporation for HVAC Preventative Maintenance
Services at various City facilities in the amount of $138,984.
Recommended Action: Approve
Contract with GMC Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $506,373 for Phase Two of the
Huntington Drive Capacity Improvements project and approve a 10% contingency.
Recommended Action: Approve
Mayor Wuo pulled Consent Calendar Item 2.g. for separate discussion.
It was moved by Council Member Tay, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on roll call
vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 2.a. through 2.f.
AYES: Council Member Tay, Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, and Wuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Manager Lazzaretto provided a brief report on Consent Calendar Item 2.g.
Bryan Carney, owner of the 100 -to -1 property and business, appeared and requested the City
consider putting a U -turn at the western end of the median at Santa Clara because his property is
used as a U -turn; and he also complimented the city staff and its services.
Sharon Logan appeared on behalf VG Property Investments, Inc., owners of 125 W. Huntington
Drive and the medical buildings currently under construction, and indicated that she has been
working with staff since May 2012, and requested the City not limit the entrance into and exit from
the existing buildings at Huntington Drive and Colorado Place, and requested the City Council
consider a U -turn at the Santa Clara intersection as indicated in the staff report.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll
call vote to continue Consent Calendar Item 2.g to the City Council meeting of November 4 for
further review and consideration.
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AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, Kovacic, and Wuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
a. Resolution No. 7052 supporting the Los Angeles County's Proposition P, the Safe
Neighborhood Parks, Gang Prevention, Youth /Senior Recreation, Beaches, and
Wildlife Protection Measure of 2014.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Recreation and Community Services Director Sara Somogyi presented the staff report.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, and carried on
roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7052 supporting the Los Angeles County's Proposition P, the
Safe Neighborhood Parks, Gang Prevention, Youth /Senior Recreation, Beaches, and Wildlife
Protection Measure of 2014.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Kovacic, Beck, Tay, and Wuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wuo adjourned this meeting at 9:07 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2014, 6:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber Conference Room.
Lisa Mussenden
Chief Deputy City Clerk /Records Manager
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