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Home My WebLink About12/20/2016 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2016 CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Beck called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Amundson, Chandler, Tay, Verlato, and Beck ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS April Verlato, an Arcadia resident, appeared and indicated that she would like to see the Fifth Avenue litigation moving toward settlement. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with legal counsel regarding the matter of Nevis Capital, LLC v. City of Arcadia; City Council of the City of Arcadia (Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.: BS161727) b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators. City Negotiators: City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto, and Administrative Services Director Hue Quach. Employee Organizations: Arcadia Public Works Employees Association, Arcadia Employees Association, Arcadia Police Civilian Employees Association, Arcadia Police Officers' Association; Arcadia Firefighters' Association and unrepresented employees: Department Heads, Division Managers, Supervisors, and part-time employees. No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session items. The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Beck called the regular meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. INVOCATION — Reverend Thomas Shriver, Police Department Chaplain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Brian Mejia, County of Los Angeles Supervisor Antonovich Office ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Amundson, Chandler, Tay, Verlato, and Beck ABSENT: None 1 12-20-2016 REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS In the absence of City Attorney Deitsch, City Manager Lazzaretto announced that the City Council met in a Closed Session to consider the two items listed on the posted agenda under Closed Session; he indicated that the first item was regarding Nevis Capital litigation, and the second item related to labor negotiations; and that no reportable action was taken. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto advised that a correction regarding Consent Calendar item 1.a relating to the second reading and adoption of the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan ordinances was made and distributed to the City Council; he noted that the Condition of Approval regarding the protection of the trees was incorrectly listed in Ordinance No. 2344, which was approved by the City Council at the December 6, 2016, meeting. 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 Council Member Chandler to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of Mayor's Certificate of Commendation to Brian Mejia in appreciation of 20 years of outstanding service to Supervisor Antonovich's office. b. Presentation of Mayor's Certificate of Commendation to Arcadia High School students Michelle Deng and Lauren Ko for winning the CIF-SS Tennis Doubles Championship. PUBLIC COMMENTS Gary Yamada, Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation Board of Directors, appeared and provided information regarding the Arcadia Performing Arts Center and invited the community to attend concerts; he provided a list of upcoming performances in 2017; and thanked Mayor Beck, Mayor Pro Tern Amundson, Council Member Verlato, and City Manager Lazzaretto for their continued support of the Performing Arts Center. 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 Tem Amundson announced that he attended the City's Holiday Party, and thanked all the staff who worked on the event; he commented on the number of accidents and fatalities in the last few weeks and encouraged everyone to slow down, be careful and take time and enjoy the holiday season; he talked about the Police Foundation and encouraged residents to donate to the Police Foundation Canine program; and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Council Member Chandler announced that he attended the Police Department's Annual Breakfast, and the City's Holiday Party; he commented on the Police Department's Canine Program; he spoke about the "see something, say something" program especially during the 2 12-20-2016 holiday season when packages are being delivered to homes; and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Council Member Tay commented on a mailer recently sent to all residents by the Public Works Services Department regarding the City's Water Smart Program, and encouraged everyone to read it, and also provided information where individuals can register to receive information via email; he announced the suspension by the City of the overnight parking permit requirement through the holiday season beginning Sunday night, December 18, through Sunday morning, January 8; and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Council Member Verlato commented on items heard by the Planning Commission at their last meeting; she noted a public comment at the Planning Commission that she thought should have been addressed to the City Council regarding why the City is banning smoking pot in public; she wished her daughter a happy birthday; and wished everyone Happy Holidays; and reminded everyone of the second annual Chinese Lunar New Year Festival is on January 8, 2017, in Downtown Arcadia. City Clerk Glasco also announced that he attended the City's Holiday Party and thanked staff for putting it together; he mentioned that he was recently contacted by the Veteran's Resource Center in Monrovia and provided information about the program and the benefits to the veterans; and also wished everyone Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. Mayor Beck also announced that he also attended the City's Holiday Party; and that last Thursday he participated in the Arcadia Beautiful Commission Holiday Decoration Awards and handed out certificates, and yard signs on behalf of the City; he commented how Arcadia still has a small town feeling; he announced that the Library Board recently appointed Darlene Bradley as the new Library and Museum Services Director, and he thanked Mary Beth Hayes for all her years of service to the City; he wished everyone Happy Holidays, and announced that there is no City Council meeting on January 3, 2017. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Amendment to the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan (SP No. 13-02), General Plan Amendment No. 16-04 and Zone Change No. 16-02, to change the Land Use Designation for the property at 130 W. Huntington Drive from Commercial to Downtown Mixed Use, and to replace the hotel condominium portion of the project with a mixed use building. Ordinance No. 2344 amending the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan (SP-SP) to allow the Phase 2 portion of the plan to be developed as a mixed-use project, and to enable the 50 hotel condominium units to be developed as residential units for the Seabiscuit Pacifica Project at 130 West Huntington Drive. Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 2345 making certain amendments to the text of the Arcadia Zoning Code, and amending the Zoning Map to reflect the reduction in allowable Floor Area Ratio from 1.03 to 1.0 within the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan Area (SP-SP), located at 130 West Huntington Drive. Recommended Action: Adopt 3 12-20-2016 b. Resolution No. 7161 adopting a Complete Streets Policy to comply with Metro policies for grant eligibility. Recommended Action: Adopt c. Accept all work performed by Vincor Construction, Inc. for the Live Oak Median Renovation Project as complete. Recommended Action: Approve d. Accept all work performed by E&R Construction, Inc. for the Water Main Replacement Project as complete. Recommended Action: Approve e. Purchase of 4,500 acre-feet of imported replacement water from the Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster for a total cost of$3,136,500. Recommended Action: Approve f. Purchase Order with Waxie Sanitary Supply to purchase six big belly solar trash and recycling units in an amount not to exceed $45,892.76. Recommended Action: Approve g. Contract with General Pump Company for inspection and rehabilitation of the Peck Well Project in the amount of$161,760. Recommended Action: Approve h. First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Cities of Bradbury, Duarte, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, County of Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District regarding the administration and cost sharing for the implementation and administration of the Enhanced Watershed Management Program for the Rio Hondo/San Gabriel River Water Quality Group. Recommended Action: Approve Donation in the amount of $2,000 to the Arcadia Public Library for the Jackie Faust-Moreno Trust Fund. Recommended Action: Accept Regarding item 1(e), Mayor Beck complimented Public Works Services Director Tait and staff for saving the City $774,000 for purchasing the water on sale. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 1.a through 1.i. AYES: Chandler, Tay, Verlato, Amundson, and Beck NOES: None ABSENT: None 4 12-20-2016 2. CITY MANAGER a. Budget appropriation in the amount of $33,785 from the FY 2016-17 Equipment Replacement Fund; and Purchase Order with American Microimaginq, Inc. for the Citywide Laserfiche document management software upgrade. Recommended Action: Approve City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll call vote to approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $33,785 from the FY 2016-17 Equipment Replacement Fund; and Purchase Order with American Microimaging, Inc. for the Citywide Laserfiche document management software upgrade. AYES: Chandler, Tay, Verlato, Amundson, and Beck NOES: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT Mayor Beck adjourned this meeting in memory of Arcadia resident, Gary Myrdahl, owner of Hair Etc. at 7:52 p.m. to Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room. Mayor of the Ci of Arcadia ATTEST: ii/At Ch of P-puty City Clerk/ Rego-•s Manager 5 12-20-2016