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Home My WebLink About09/01/2015 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES rem TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Kovacic called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Tay, and Kovacic ABSENT: Council Member Wuo A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay to excuse Council Member Wuo from this meeting. At 5:03 p.m. Mayor Kovacic announced that the City Council will move to Study Session item (a) to tour the Police Department's Mobile Command Post in the City Hall Parking lot. Mayor Kovacic called for public comments. PUBLIC COMMENTS April Verlato, an Arcadia resident, appeared and shared her frustration about Council Member Tay's inappropriate comments about her at a recent meeting that he organized which appeared to be City related; and urged the City Council to speak to Council Member Tay about his action, including comments about the Save the Arcadia Highlands litigation. The City Council recessed at 5:10 p.m. to the City Hall Parking lot to tour the Police Department's Mobile Command Post; and reconvened to Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation —one (1) case. b. 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. BS 154327. No reportable actions were taken on either item. STUDY SESSION a. Tour of the Police Department's Mobile Command Post. The City Council toured the Police Department's Mobile Command Post. waft View the full version of this City Council Meeting 1 09-01-15 b. Report, discussion and direction regarding materials and memorabilia from the former 100-1 Club. City Manager Lazzaretto and Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg presented the staff report. The City Council unanimously voted that the Gilb Museum maintain two murals and a cash register; and all other items be disposed. c. Report, discussion and direction regarding Arcadia Transit Service Needs Assessment and Restructuring Plan. Recommended Action: Receive and File Deputy Development Services Director/City Engineer Phil Wray and Transportation Services Officer Linda Hui provided the report. No action was requested of or taken by the City Council. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. REGULAR MEETING 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Kovacic called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION - Pastor Lydia Sohn, Church of the Good Shepard —� PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Derick Lee, Arcadia High School Sophomore ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Tay, and Kovacic ABSENT: Council Member Wuo A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay to excuse Council Member Wuo from this meeting. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED/STUDY SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Deitsch reported that the City Council met in a Closed Session to consider the items listed on the posted agenda under Closed Session; no reportable action was taken. City Attorney Deitsch also reported that the City Council met in a Study Session and conducted a tour of the Police Department Mobile Commander Post in the City Hall Parking Lot; the City Council also discussed memorabilia from the former 100-1 Club, and reported that the City Council decided that two murals and a cash register be placed at the Gilb Museum, and that the City dispose of a vault and a pole sign; and the City Council received a report from staff regarding the Arcadia Transit Service Needs Assessment and Restructuring Plan, and reported that no action was taken or requested by the City Council. 2 09-01-15 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto stated 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 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 Mayor's Certificates of Commendation to Arcadia's Special Olympics Host Town Organizing Committee members. b. Presentation of Mayor's Certificate of Commendation to the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce for their role regarding the Arcadia Gold Line Station. PUBLIC COMMENTS Charles Greene, an Arcadia resident, appeared and discussed comments made by Council Member Tay at a recent community meeting on August 19, indicated that it was not publicized or announced for all Arcadia residents to attend, and noted that the meeting was conducted in Mandarin only; and spoke about Council Member Wuo's connection with USFIA and GemCoin. Richard Midgley, President of the Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners Association, appeared and expressed his support of the Notice of Intent recently filed with the City, which feels will benefit all homeowners in Arcadia, not just those in the Highlands area; and requested the City Council reconsider its position and support the proposed ballot initiative. Janine Camp, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed her frustration regarding the mansion style homes being built in her neighborhood. David Arvizu, a representative of the Save the Arcadia Highlands, appeared and spoke in support of Ms. Camp's comments, and noted that he shares her frustration about the building of mansion style homes in their neighborhood; he commented on the process of filing the lawsuit against the City, and offered help to Ms. Camp and other residents with the process; he reiterated where he left off two weeks ago regarding GemCoin, and Council Member Wuo's involvement with Steven Chen; and indicated that he encouraged people at a recent Ontario protest event to attend the next City Council meeting. April Verlato, an Arcadia resident, appeared and commented on the Notice of Intent she filed with the City and made clarification regarding some of the comments she has heard about lot sizes; she indicated that the ballot initiative was prepared by a group of made up of different homeowner associations including residents of South Arcadia; she talked about the belief that this ballot initiative would cut property values in half, stating that this is a myth, and explained specific reasons why the ballot initiative was submitted. William Kyi, Arcadia Youth Council, appeared and asked the City Council to place on the next "' City Council agenda the creation of a youth commission in Arcadia. 3 09-01-15 John Chow, an Arcadia resident, appeared and stated his support of the current Zoning Code as is, and requested it not be changed for fear of hurting the value of his property. Zong Chen, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed his feelings on the size of homes on certain lots, and noted that 7,000 sq. ft. homes are too big. Than Lim, a resident of the Santa Anita Village, appeared and commented on the ballot initiative; he noted that it appears to be a racial issue; however, he believes it is not; he commented on business predictability and responsible growth; he feels the City almost always sides with the developer and does not feel this helps the City as a whole; and urged the City Council listen to the information provided by the City staff. Pat Wolff, an Arcadia resident, appeared and spoke about the makeup of her immediate neighborhood; she stated that when she moved to Arcadia she was surrounded by horse properties; however, now big homes have taken over those lots; and questioned the City Council as to whether mansionization is the best use of lands. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 1234]) Council Member Beck congratulated the Special Olympics Committee and thanked everyone for their support; he also commented on the Arcadia Gold Line Station; he noted that Arcadia has received many awards over the years including being named by Niche.com as one of the best towns in California to raise a family in 2015; and acknowledged Dana Hicks, the Museum Curator, for the job she does; and wished everyone a safe Labor Day weekend. Mayor Pro Tern Chandler commented on the proposed ballot initiative filed with the City by April Verlato; he mentioned misinformation, land value consequences that will come from it and his difficulty understanding it; and urged anyone interested in obtaining a copy of the Notice of Intent to contact the City Clerk's office. Council Member Tay clarified the meeting he held on Wednesday, August 19 and the reasons behind conducting the meeting; and extended an offer to meet with any individual or group. City Manager Lazzaretto commented on the City's monthly water usage; he stated that the City's usage was at a 29.5% cumulative decrease, but with the current 36% reduction goal, more work was needed; he reported on the City receiving a notice of noncompliance, and the fines the State can impose on the City, and commented on the City's enforcement; he indicated the possibility of the City going to two days a week watering in order to help meet the 36% goal, if residents could not do it under current regulations. City Clerk Glasco noted the Arcadia Elks Lodge will be holding a Patriotic Day Celebration on September 11; and provided information on the dinner, and activities planned. Mayor Kovacic requested that staff study the concept of a youth commission and come back with a proposal; he asked for two additional votes to include the item on a future agenda, Mayor Kovacic, Mayor Pro Tern Chandler and Council Member Tay supported the Mayor's request; he announced and provided information on the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage annual fundraiser; he clarified that the meeting Council Member Tay held on August 19 was not a City meeting, that it was completely independently organized; he stated that the proposed ballot measure seems like a logical after the City Council brought the residential Zoning Code update to a halt; he requested two more votes to have staff study session on the proposed ballot initiative and 4 09-01-15 return with an analysis, arguments for and against and to have an open discussion. Mayor Kovacic did not receive the support of two other Council Members; the request failed. Ism 1. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2015. Recommended Action: Approve b. Appoint Council Member Tay as Voting Delegate, and City Manager Lazzaretto as the Alternate for the 2015 League of California Cities Annual Conference. Recommended Action: Approve c. Ordinance No. 2328 amending the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 11.1, Part 4 to Article VIII to provide an expedited, streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar systems. Recommended Action: Adopt d. Revisions to the existing classification specification for Human Resources Technician and new classification specification for Buyer and Purchasing Officer. Recommended Action: Approve e. Library Broadband Upgrade proiect grant funding authorization. Recommended Action: Approve f. Accept all work performed by FS Construction for the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Annual Concrete Repairs Project as complete and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents. Recommended Action: Approve g. Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Unifirst Corporation for Public Works Services Department Uniform Rental Service in the amount of$28,000. Recommended Action: Approve h. Purchase of mobile workstations from Day Wireless Systems for the Police Department in the amount of$79,198.19. Recommended Action: Approve Council Member Beck requested that Consent Calendar Item 1.h be pulled for separate clarification. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 1.a through 1.g. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, and Kovacic NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Wuo In response to Council Member Beck's inquiry, City Manager Lazzaretto and Police Chief Guthrie responded. POO It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 1.h 5 09-01-15 AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, and Kovacic NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Wuo 2. CITY MANAGER a. Addition of a water-efficient landscaping recognition element to the Arcadia Beautiful Program Recommended Action: Provide Direction City Manager Lazzaretto provided the staff report. Council Member Beck explained the proposal behind his idea of the program. It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll call vote to allow the Arcadia Beautiful Commission to initiate an annual award to individuals who have made exemplary efforts to make their landscaping more water efficient and annually honor these individuals at a City Council meeting. AYES: Council Member Beck, Tay, Chandler, and Kovacic NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Wuo ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kovacic adjourned this meeting at 8:43 p.m. in memory of Arcadia resident Valerie Ann Babinski to Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room. / • //I//_. ayo . the ity of Arcadia ATTEST: ` 1 iiAA . A MIL. Chi:f I-:uty City Clerk/ Rec•r.- Manager 6 09-01-15