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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/04/2015Arcadia City Council and Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 4, 2015 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wuo called the Special Meeting to order at 8:07 a.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room. Present: Council Member Tay, Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, and Mayor Wuo Council Member Chandler and Council Member Beck were not attendance. Michael Antonovich, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger Leibrich, Chief Deputy Brian Mejia, Field Deputy Anna Mouradian, Justice Deputy Ede] Vizcarra, Planning Deputy Eric Parra, Sheriff Chief Mike Rothans, Assistant Sheriff Mandad Derkhshani, Department of Public Works Manuel Escobar, Regional Operations Manager Daniel Rofoli, Community Development Commission Lance Grindle, Department of Public Works /City Services Reaver Bingham, Los Angeles County Probation Department Warren Leary, Golf Director PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one appeared a. Report and discussion regarding Public Safety Realignment (AB 109). Field Services Probation Deputy Chief Bingham provided updates and perspectives on the Los Angeles County Public Safety Realignment Program (AB 109) and the impacts of Proposition 36; he provided statistics on crimes and number of the PSP's (Public Community Correctional Program and Post Release Community Supervision Program) in the City of Arcadia compared to surrounding cities since the last meeting in August 2013; he indicated that Arcadia's crime rate is 73% lower than the California average and 61.4% safer than cities in the nation; he explained the collaborative work the County has done with the Department of Public Health, Social Services and other law enforcement agencies to monitor high risk and special cases; he also discussed the implementation of the split- sentencing, and the impacts of Proposition 47 that was passed on November 4, 2014. Assistant Sheriff Rothans gave a brief overview of Prop 47 and its impacts related to crime; and expressed concerns about funding for drug rehabilitation. Mayor Wuo asked that everyone in attendance introduce themselves. 03 -04 -15 b. Report and discussion regarding planning for new jails. Assistant Sheriff Rothans provided information regarding plans for new jails in Los Angeles County and programs in each jail facility; he also provided information on inmate mental health conditions, its statistics, and future treatment programs. C. Report and discussion regarding an easement across the Peck Conservation Park to bring fiber optic cabling to the City Yard. City Manager Lazzaretto provided a brief overview regarding an easement across the Peck Conservation Park to bring fiber optic cabling to the City Yard. Public Works Services Director Tait explained that the City of Arcadia already has the contractor for the project and asked when the City could expect approval from the County. A representative from the County responded they could get approval by early -April 2015. d. Report and discussion regarding National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) issues. City Manager Lazzaretto provided an overview regarding National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) issues, its costs, and recommendations. Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic expressed his opinion on how serious the issues are and believed that the State should get involved. A County representative commented on City Manager Lazzaretto's report regarding NPDES issues. City Manager Lazzaretto confirmed that it was agreed that the State should get involved. Mayor Wuo commented on the cost of the NPDES issues and stated that the City as a local government would not be able to afford it without assistance from the State. Chief Deputy Leibrich agreed that they have to put more pressure on the State level to get their attention. e. Report and discussion regarding transfer of assets from the former Arcadia Redevelopment Agency to the County Housing Authority. City Manager Lazzaretto gave an overview regarding the transfer of assets from the former Arcadia Redevelopment Agency to the County Housing Authority. Development Services Director Kruckeberg provided an update on the ongoing process of transferring assets from City of Arcadia Redevelopment Agency to the County Housing Authority. A County representative complimented the City of Arcadia on how it has been very organized in the process of transferring the assets. 03 -04 -15 In response to a question raised by Mayor Wuo, a County representative answered that the process will take about one year. In response to a question raised by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director responded that the process was through City Planning, not County Planning. f. Report and discussion regarding County Pool usage for the Summer Aquatics program. City Manager Lazzaretto provided information regarding use of the County Pool for the summer aquatics program, and thanked the County for its support. g. Report and discussion regarding water usage at the Arcadia Golf Course. City Manager Lazzaretto provided an overview regarding the increase of the water usage at the Arcadia County Golf Course. Public Works Services Director Tait indicated that the water usage has been 50% higher in the last 3 years. Golf Director Leary commented on the efforts of water conservation at the Arcadia County Golf Course. In response to a question raised by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, Golf Director Leary responded that he was not sure if reclaimed water was used. h. Report and discussion regarding covering the drainage channel near the Arcadia High School between Campus Dr. and Duarte Rd. City Manager Lazzaretto explained that this item is a request from Council Member Tay Council Member Tay explained the situation on the location in the morning and afternoon and hoped to get it resolved. A County Public Works representative explained that if the drainage is within the County, they would be happy to sit down and discuss the matter with City staff. Mayor Wuo thanked County Supervisor Antonovich and his staff for coming to the meeting and also for their continued support to the City of Arcadia. Supervisor Antonovich commented that there has always been mutual relationship between the County and City of Arcadia. 03 -04 -15 No other business was discussed at this meeting. The meeting was ended at 9:17 a.m. MayoVbf the City of Arcadia ATTEST: City lerk 03 -04 -15