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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3a - Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2015ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Kovacic called the Special Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay and Wuo ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one appeared. City Attorney Deitsch announced that Item (b) under Closed Session is a threat of litigation pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, one (1) case. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with legal counsel regarding the matter of Save the Arcadia Highlands v. City of Arcadia, City Council of the City of Arcadia, and Does 1 through 10; and Robert Tong, Bowden Development, Inc., 29 East Orange Grove Avenue, LLC, and Does 11 through 25; Los Angeles Superior Court (Central District — Stanley Mosk Courthouse); Court Case No. BS154327. b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation — one (1) case. No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session items. STUDY SESSION a. Submittal of the Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP) Plan to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region, in accordance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. Recommended Action: Approve Public Works Services Director Tait and Vanessa Hevener, Environmental Services Officer provided the staff report. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on roll call vote to authorize the City Manager to submit the Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP) Plan on behalf of the Rio Hondo /San Gabriel River Water Quality Group (consisting of the Cities of Arcadia, Azusa, Bradbury, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County of Flood Control District) to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region, in accordance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Beck, Tay, Wuo, and Kovacic NOES: None 06 -06 -15 b. Report, discussion and direction regarding a City Mulch Program. Recommended Action: Approve a City Mulch Delivery Program and authorize an additional appropriation of $10,000 from the Water Fund Public Works Services Director Tait presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to approve a City Mulch Delivery Program and authorize an additional appropriation of $10,000 from the Water Fund. AYES: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Tay, Wuo, and Kovacic NOES: None The Special Meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m. Lis ussenden Chi f Deputy City Clerk 06 -06 -15 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Kovacic called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION — Pastor Darwin Ng, Police Department Chaplain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Tridib Biswas, Arcadia High School Quiz Bowl Team ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Beck, Tay, Wuo, Chandler, and Kovacic REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON THE CLOSED SESSION ITEM City Attorney Deitsch reported that the City Council conducted a Special Meeting, and that part of that agenda was a Closed Session to consider the two items listed on the posted agenda, under Closed Session; and that Item b was the threat of litigation pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, one (1) case; no reportable action was taken. City Attorney Deitsch further announced that as part of the Special Meeting, a Study Session was conducted, and on unanimous vote, 5 -0 the City Council authorized the City Manager to submit the Enhanced Watershed Management Program Plan on behalf of the Rio Hondo San Gabriel River Water Quality Group consisting of the cities of Arcadia, Azusa, Bradbury, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, the County of Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region, in accordance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Stormwater (MS4) Permit; and explained that this is a Plan to mitigate or eliminate the discharge of water pollutants in the watershed within this area region. In addition, City Attorney Deitsch announced that as part of the Study Session, the City Council on unanimous vote (5 -0) approved a City Mulch Delivery Program and authorized an additional appropriation of $10,000 from the Water Fund; he explained that the City would deliver, one time, on a Tuesday or Thursday, 2 cubic yards of mulch per residential lot to any resident who calls the City, and noted this is a water saving program. Mayor Pro Tern Chandler added that this mulch is free of charge. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto advised the City Council that the City was contacted Monday afternoon by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments that on Thursday evening they will be asking their representatives to take a position on the 710 Freeway Extension Alternative; he advised that Council Member Tay is the City's representative and should discuss with the City Council to see if they have an opinion on the 710 Freeway Extension Alternative for discussion at Thursday's meeting. 06 -16 -15 City Attorney Deitsch advised the City Council that two findings, by a super majority vote, at least 4 affirmative votes would need to be made that (1) there is a need to take action tonight, which City Manager Lazzaretto already explained; and (2) that the need to take action came to the attention of the City after the agenda was posted. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll call vote to add make the required findings to add the item to the agenda relating to the 710 Freeway Extension Alternative. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, Wuo, and Kovacic NOES: None Mayor Kovacic added the item to the open agenda as City Manager 4.b. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council Member Tay, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of Proclamation to Reverend Phil Wood who is being transferred from Church of the Good Shepherd after 19 years. b. Presentation of Certificates of Commendation to the Arcadia High School Quiz Bowl Teams. 1. PUBLIC HEARING a. Resolutions confirming Engineer Reports for the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 and the Arcadia Kaitlyn Place Landscaping and Lighting District. Resolution No. 7070 confirming the Engineer's Report for the levy and collection of the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 and the assessment diagram connected therewith; and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2015 -16. Recommended Action: Find that Resolution No. 7070 is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopt Resolution No. 7070 Resolution No. 7071 confirming the Engineer's Report for the levy and collection of the Arcadia Kaitlyn Place Landscaping and Lighting District and the assessment diagram connected therewith; and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2015 -16. Recommended Action: Find that Resolution No. 7071 is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopt Resolution No. 7071 06 -16 -15 Public Works Services Director Tait and Management Analyst Carmen Masud presented the staff report. Mayor Kovacic opened the public hearing. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Wuo, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Kovacic declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to find that Resolution No. 7070 is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, and adopt Resolution No. 7070 confirming the Engineer's Report for the levy and collection of the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 and the assessment diagram connected therewith; and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2015 -16. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Wuo, Beck, Tay, Kovacic NOES: None It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll call vote to find that Resolution No. 7071 is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, and adopt Resolution No. 7071 confirming the Engineer's Report for the levy and collection of the Arcadia Kaitlyn Place Landscaping and Lighting District and the assessment diagram connected therewith; and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2015 -16. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, Wuo, Kovacic NOES: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Kovacic announced that several individuals have turned in speaker cards relating to City Manager item 4.a and will be allowed to give public comment at that time. Alexis Proctor, an Arcadia resident, appeared and spoke about her qualifications to serve on the Recreation and Parks Commission, and urged the City Council to appoint her. Nabila Ebrahimi, a Pasadena resident, appeared and spoke about various legal matters of fraud involving her and her husband. Sue & Art Narevsky, Arcadia residents, appeared and shared a picture with the City Council, regarding a vacant home right next door to them that they have been waiting for about a year to be demolished and a new home rebuilt, and advised that they just received in the mail today notice that the house on the other side of them is going to be demolished and a new home built; they discussed traffic and cars that speed on their street, and requested speed bumps because the street has now become a safety hazard. Mrs. Narevsky asked if there were any City Codes or regulations where two houses are being constructed on both sides of a property. 06 -16 -15 Mayor Kovacic suggested that Mr. and Mrs. Narevsky provide Development Services Director Kruckeberg with their contact information for follow up. Robert Stover, an Arcadia resident, appeared and rebutted comments made by Council Members at a prior City Council meeting regarding the Highlands; and indicated that he believes the City Council have ignored concerns and input from Arcadia residents. 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 Tay mentioned an article regarding housing in the Arcadia's Best website and encouraged everyone to read it. Mayor Pro Tern Chandler had nothing to report. Council Member Beck responded to Alexis Proctor and Mr. & Mrs. Narevsky; he congratulated Reverend Wood for his years of services to the community, and the Arcadia High School Quiz Bowl Team; he stated that he was impressed to see many people at the meeting to share their concerns; he also commented on various issues in the City such as construction, school district, historic home preservation, and the election in April. Council Member Wuo announced that he attended Park Lane Dental Office grand opening on Saturday with Mayor Kovacic; he indicated that Park Lane Dental Office received the first National Design Award in California and $2,500, which they donated to the Arcadia Police Association; and wished all fathers a Happy Fathers' Day. City Clerk Glasco announced various summer programs at the Arcadia Museum. City Manager Lazzaretto thanked Reverend Wood for his years of service to the community; he reminded everyone of the Patriotic Concert and Downtown Market event, the 626 Night Market at the race track, summer concerts in the front lawn of City Hall and free movies in the park and encouraged everyone to attend. Mayor Kovacic commented on Reverend Wood's tenure in Arcadia; he commented on the orientation of summer recreation activity leaders; and reminded everyone that on July 3 is the Patriotic event at the Gold Line Station and the Downtown Market, and on July 4 is the Sierra Madre parade and encouraged everyone to attend. 2. CITY CLERK a. Appointments to City Boards and Commissions Recommended Action: Make Appointments City Manager Lazzaretto provided the staff report. Mayor Kovacic called for nominations and appointments. Arcadia Beautiful Commission (2 positions) Council Member Beck nominated Janalee Shimmin for reappointment, and Lee Shimmin for appointment to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission. 06 -16 -15 Seeing no other nominations, City Council Members voted as follows: AYES: Council Member Beck, Tay, Wuo, Chandler, and Kovacic NOES: None By a majority vote of the City Council, Janalee Shimmin was reappointed to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for an additional four (4) year term ending June 30, 2020; and appointed Lee Shimmin for a four (4) year term ending June 30, 2020 to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission. Arcadia Museum Commission (1 position) Council Member Beck nominated Virginia Blitz to fill the unexpired term of Lee Segal on the Arcadia Museum Commission. Seeing no other nominations, City Council Members voted as follows: AYES: Council Member Beck, Tay, Wuo, Chandler, and Kovacic NOES: None By a majority vote of the City Council, Virginia Blitz was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Lee Segal on the Arcadia Museum Commission ending June 30, 2018. Human Resources Commission (1 position open) Council Member Tay nominated Joan Francone for reappointment to the Human Resources Commission. Mayor Pro Tern Chandler nominated Michael Rock for appointment to the Human Resources Commission. Seeing no other nominations, City Council Members voted as follows: Council Member Tay: Joan Francone Council Member Beck: Joan Francone Mayor Pro Tern Chandler: Michael Rock Council Member Wuo: Michael Rock Mayor Kovacic: Joan Francone By a 3 -2 vote of the City Council, Joan Francone was reappointed to the Human Resources Commission for an additional four (4) year term ending June 30, 2020. Library Board (1 position) Council Member Tay nominated Alice Wang for appointment to the Library Board of Trustees. Seeing no other nominations, City Council Members voted as follows: AYES: Council Member Beck, Tay, Wuo, Chandler, and Kovacic NOES: None 06 -16 -15 In response to a question raised by City Manager Lazzaretto, City Attorney Deitsch confirmed that current Planning Commissioners will continue to serve until someone is appointed. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular and Special Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2015, and Regular Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2015. Recommended Action: Approve b. Resolution No. 7074 establishina an aaaroariation limit for Fiscal Year 2015 -16 pursuant to Article XIII -B of the California Constitution. Recommended Action: Adopt Gift of $1,950 from the Arcadia Public Library Foundation. Recommended Action: Accept Accept all work performed by General Pump Company for the Inspection and Rehabilitation of the St. Joseph Well 2. Recommended Action: Approve e. Professional Services Aareement with U.S Mobile Wireless Communications Inc. (Day Wireless Systems) for Radio Communications Services. Recommended Action: Approve f. Professional Services Agreement with Aesco for materials testing for the Hugo Reid Neighborhood Safe Routes to School Project. Recommended Action: Approve Professional Services Agreement with 789, Inc. for implementation of a Community Outreach and Business Retention and Recruitment Strategic Plan. Recommended Action: Approve Purchase Order with Western Water Works Supply Company for the purchase of Water Pipeline Fittings, Brass Valves, and other related accessories for the City's Water Distribution System. Recommended Action: Approve Purchase of uniforms for the Police Department from Galls, LLC. Recommended Action: Approve Contract with General Pump Company, Inc. to provide unscheduled maintenance and emergency repair of City wells and pumps. Recommended Action: Approve Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA for Animal Control Services. Recommended Action: Approve Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Executive Information Services (EIS) for PS.NET Public Safety Software System Support Services. Recommended Action: Approve 06 -16 -15 M. Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with G4S Secure Solutions (USA), Inc. for Jail Services. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council Member Tay, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 3.a through 3.m. AYES: Council Member Tay, Chandler, Beck, Wuo, Kovacic NOES: None 4. CITY MANAGER a. Rescind actions taken in Closed Session at the Mav 5. 2015. Continued Special City Council meeting related to zoning and other studies in the Highland Oaks area; consider taking new actions relative thereto; and consider Brown Act cease and desist letters and related actions. Recommended Action: Rescind previous actions and consider the foregoing items City Attorney Deitsch presented the staff report. Mayor Kovacic opened the public comment for this item. Scott Hettrick, CEO of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, appeared and asked that the City Council consider separating out the commercial area from the Zoning Code update. Matt McSweeney, Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association, did not come up but echoed the same comments as Mr. Hettrick. Jean Tsunashima, an Arcadia resident in the Highlands, appeared and expressed her disappointment regarding the City Council's decision to stop the Zoning Code update process; and urged the City Council to move forward with the Zoning Code update, including the Highlands area, and the historical preservation survey. David Arvizu, a representative of "Save the Arcadia Highlands" and petitioner in the lawsuit, appeared and thanked the City Council for reconsidering the Zoning Code update; he reiterated that the lawsuit is about CQEA, that nowhere in the lawsuit does it mention the Zoning Code update or the historical preservation survey; and expressed his disappointment about the exclusion of Highlands in the Zoning Code update and historical preservation. Karen How, President of the Arcadia Historical Society, appeared and expressed their support of historical preservation of homes in Arcadia. Charles Greene, an Arcadia resident and Member of the Highlands Homeowner Association, appeared and thanked the City Council for the Zoning Code update and historical preservation survey and hopes that no areas are excluded. Barry Gold, resident of Sierra Madre and Arcadia resident, appeared and urged the City Council reconsider its decision regarding the Zoning Code update and historical preservation survey. 06 -16 -15 April Verlato, an Arcadia Highlands resident, appeared and thanked everyone for coming out to the meeting regardless of their opinions; she commented on increased community awareness and eagerness to have the Zoning Code updated; she indicated that the current Zoning Code is insufficient to help protect views and privacy; and spoke about the intention of Resolution No. 6770 and preservation, and discussed putting limits on the square footage of homes. Sharon Logan, representing the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association, appeared and urged the City Council to move forward with the Zoning Code update. John Uniack, an Arcadia resident, appeared and spoke about inconsistencies in the adoption of the Resolution No. 6770 regarding land use, and urged the City Council to move forward with the update of the Zoning Code, including in the Highlands area. Brett Mitulski, an Arcadia resident, appeared and spoke about the Zoning Code update and the importance of historical preservation, and urged the City Council to listen to the residents and take action in order to preserve the good parts of Arcadia; and spoke about above ground telephone poles for the new homes and asked why they cannot be placed underground. Tim Burch, an Arcadia resident, appeared and encouraged the City Council to rescind decisions it made and continue the process of the Zoning Code update; he discussed the survey of neighboring cities when the City Council adopted the real estate sign ordinance and questioned why the City Council had not done the same for the Zoning Code update. Kirk Olson, an Arcadia resident, appeared and spoke about the size of houses in Arcadia that were built from 2012 to present. Peter Amundson, an Arcadia resident and former Arcadia City Council Member, appeared and thanked the City Council for reconsidering this item and reminded them not be sidetracked by the lawsuit. Roy McMean, an Arcadia Highlands resident, appeared and commented on the impact of the development in Highlands is creating on traffic and the environment, and urged the City Council to listen to the residents. City Attorney Deitsch reported that the first motion for City Council consideration and action is to direct the City Attorney to publicly report the vote of each Council Member concerning each of the May 5, 2015, Closed Session actions, as previously told to newspapers. It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to direct the City Attorney to publicly report the vote of each Council Member concerning each of the May 5, 2015, Closed Session actions, as previously told to newspapers. AYES: Council Member Beck, Wuo, Tay, Chandler, and Kovacic NOES: None Mayor Kovacic called upon City Attorney Deitsch to provide the public statement. City Attorney Deitsch reported that the City Council determined by a 3 -2 vote with Mayor Kovacic and Council Members Tay and Beck voting yes and Mayor Pro Tern Chandler and Council Member Wuo voting no to proceed with a historical survey excluding the area within the jurisdiction of the Highland Oaks Homeowners Association until the "Save the Arcadia 06 -16 -15 Highlands" litigation is resolved. The City Council further determined by a vote of 3 -2 with Mayor Pro Tern Chandler and Council Members Wuo and Tay voting yes and Mayor Kovacic and Council Member Beck voting no to temporarily suspend the zoning Code update project and neighborhood impacts committee work until the litigation is resolved. City Attorney Deitsch reported that the second motion for City Council consideration and action should be to rescind the actions taken in Closed Session at the May 5, 2015, Continued Special City Council Meeting, which were noted above. In response to a question raised by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, Mayor Kovacic responded that commercial and residential zoning are included in the rescinding action. It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to rescind actions taken in Closed Session at the May 5, 2015, Continued Special City Council Meeting concerning suspension of the following until resolution of the litigation in Save the Arcadia Highlands vs. City of Arcadia, et al.: (1) rescind the suspension of work on the Citywide Zoning Code update project, (b) rescind the suspension of the portion of the historical preservation survey pertaining to the Highland Oaks Homeowners Association area, and (c) rescind the suspension of further formation and meetings of the Citywide neighborhood impacts committee. AYES: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Tay, Wuo, and Kovacic NOES: None Mayor Kovacic confirmed that all prior actions are rescinded City Attorney Deitsch reported that for City Council consideration are items that were considered at the May 5, 2015, Closed Session and acted upon; that the City Council can take action to approve the action taken at the May 5, 2015, again, or a variation thereof, or take no action which would mean the Zoning Code update would proceed. Regarding Work on the Citywide Zoning Code Update project: It was moved by Mayor Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on roll call vote to continue with the Citywide Zoning Code update notwithstanding the lawsuit, no exceptions. A substitute motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll call vote, to suspend work on the Citywide Zoning Code update, including commercial, residential and industrial until resolution of the Save the Arcadia Highlands, et al. vs. City of Arcadia litigation. City Attorney Deitsch announced that a substitute motion takes priority over a pending motion, if it is seconded. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, and Wuo NOES: Council Member Beck, and Kovacic Regarding that portion of a historical preservation survey pertaining to the Highland Oaks Homeowners Association area: 06 -16 -15 It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Mayor Kovacic, and carried on roll call vote to move forward with the citywide historical preservation survey including the Highland Oaks Homeowners Association area. A substitute motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll call vote to move forward with the Citywide historical preservation survey excluding the Highland Oaks Homeowners Association area pending resolution of the Save the Arcadia Highlands, et al. vs. City of Arcadia lawsuit. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, and Wuo NOES: Council Member Beck, and Kovacic Regarding further formation and meetings of the Citywide Neighborhood Impacts Committee It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler and seconded by Council Member Tay to suspend further formation and meetings of the Citywide Neighborhood Impacts Committee pending resolution of the Save the Arcadia Highlands, et al. vs. City of Arcadia lawsuit. A substitute motion was made by Council Member Beck, seconded by Mayor Kovacic, to move forward with further formation and meetings of the Citywide Neighborhood Impacts Committee. The motion failed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Member Beck and Kovacic NOES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, and Wuo City Attorney Deitsch announced that because the substitute motion failed, the original motion made by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler should be voted on. Mayor Kovacic asked for a roll call of Mayor Pro Tern Chandler's original motion to suspend further formation and meetings of the Citywide Neighborhood Impacts Committee pending resolution of the Save the Arcadia Highlands, et al. vs. City of Arcadia lawsuit. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, and Wuo NOES: Council Member Beck, and Kovacic Regarding taking any other action relative to the foregoing: It was moved by Mayor Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Beck, to move forward with the Citywide Zoning Code update for commercial areas and multi - family residential areas in the City. The motion failed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Member Kovacic and Beck NOES: Council Member Tay, Wuo, and Chandler Regarding authorizing dispatch of a letter to Mr. David Arvizu responding to his letters threatening Brown Act litigation dated May 18 and June 2, 2015: It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, and carried on a roll call vote to authorize and direct the Mayor to execute a letter to Mr. David Arvizu responding to his letters threatening Brown Act litigation dated May 18 and June 2, 2015. 06 -16 -15 AYES: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay, and Kovacic NOES: None b. Discussion relating to the 710 Freeway Alternative Extension. (Added to the Agenda) City Manager Lazzaretto advised that the City was notified by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments that on Thursday evening they will be asking their representatives to take a position on the 710 Freeway Extension Alternative; he advised that Council Member Tay is the City's representative and should discuss the item to see if the City Council has an opinion on the 710 Freeway Extension Alternative for discussion at Thursday's meeting. It was the consensus of the City Council that no official stance be taken by the City Council regarding the 710 Freeway extension alternatives. Council Member Tay heard general discussion from the City Council regarding the 710 Freeway extension alternatives, which he could use during his deliberations at the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments meeting on Thursday. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kovacic adjourned this meeting at 10:04 p.m. in memory of long time Arcadia resident Janice Board and John Nicoloro of the Monrovia - Arcadia - Duarte Town Council to Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. i.L"isq)&ssenden Chi 6f Deputy City Clerk 06 -16 -15