HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2a - Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2017
ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2017
CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Amundson called the regular meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
INVOCATION – Reverend Julie Bryant, Church of the Transfiguration
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Dr. Jack McEwan, WWII B17 Bomber Pilot
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, Tay, and Amundson
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED/STUDY SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Deitsch announced that prior to the regular meeting, the City Council convened at
a Special Meeting to conduct a Study Session to receive a report from staff regarding the 2017
Recreation and Parks Master Plan; he reported that the Plan received a recommendation on
May 10, from City’s Recreation and Parks Commission, and a finding by the Planning
Commission on May 23, that the proposed Plan is in conformity with the City’s General Plan; he
stated that the Recreation and Parks Master Plan will be brought back before the City Council in
a Study Session on July 18, and will be presented to the City Council for consideration at their
August 1, City Council meeting.
City Attorney Deitsch further announced that the City Council met in a Closed Session to
consider the one item listed on the posted agenda under Closed Session; he indicated that the
matter was not concluded, and recommended that at the conclusion of the regular meeting, the
City Council recess to a continued Closed Session to complete discussion of the one item; and
stated that it is anticipated there will not be any action taken which is required to be reported
under the Brown Act.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto stated that there was no supplemental agenda information, but
requested the City Council move the Public Comment period before the Public Hearing because
some speakers in attendance traveled by Arcadia Transit and need to be out of the meeting
before the buses stop running. The City Council agreed.
MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE
THE READING IN FULL
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tay and seconded by Council Member Chandler to read
all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation of the Spring Home Awards by the Arcadia Beautiful Commission.
The Arcadia Beautiful Commission presented Spring Home Awards to the following properties:
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1120 Singing Wood Drive 825 Singing Wood Drive
500 E. Lemon Avenue 415 Armada Road
1424 S. Mayflower Avenue 355 W. Palm Drive
1822 Grace Avenue 1225 Ramona Road
312 W. Palm Drive 711 San Luis Rey Road
928 Volante Drive 930 Fallen Leaf Road
1603 Perkins Drive 180 Campus Drive
133 W. Andrea Lane 388 W. Huntington Drive
b. Presentation of Mayor's Certificate of Commendation to Methodist Hospital CEO
Dan Ausman for being named "Hospital CEO of the Year" by the Los Angeles
Business Journal.
c. Presentation of Mayor's Certificate of Commendation to Highland Oaks
Elementary School Teacher Teresa Sarrail, who is retiring after many years of
service.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jolly Wu, an Arcadia resident, appeared and discussed the Dial-A-Ride Program; and urged the
City Council to allow Dial-A-Ride to travel outside the City limits to medical facilities for senior
residents, like surrounding cities.
Gail Marshall, an Arcadia resident, appeared and also encouraged the City Council to consider
allowing Dial-A-Ride to provide transportation services to medical facilities outside the City limits
for seniors.
Tom Metzger, President of the Arcadia Police Foundation, appeared and presented the City
with a donation for the Police Department K-9 Program; he thanked the donors for their
continued support; and thanked Mary Hansen and Lilian Lu and her family for their generous
donations.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Resolution No. 7166 ordering the vacation of an easement for street and highway
purposes over land bounded on the Southwest by the Arcadia Par-3 Golf Course
and on the Northwest by Daines Drive in the unincorporated County of Los
Angeles.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Assistant Development Services Director Wray presented the staff report.
Mayor Amundson opened the public hearing. No one appeared.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Tay, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Amundson declared the public
hearing closed.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tay, and carried on
roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7166 ordering the vacation of an easement for street and
highway purposes over land bounded on the Southwest by the Arcadia Par-3 Golf Course and
on the Northwest by Daines Drive in the unincorporated County of Los Angeles.
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AYES: Chandler, Tay, Beck, Verlato, and Amundson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
a. Adoption of the 2017-18 Fiscal Year Budgets.
Resolution No. 7170 adopting a budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18 and
appropriating the amounts specified therein as expenditures from the various
funds.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Resolution No. 7171 adopting a Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan for
Fiscal Years 2017-18 through 2021-22.
Recommended Action: Adopt
City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report.
Mayor Amundson opened the public hearing. No one appeared.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Tay, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Amundson declared the public
hearing closed.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tay, and carried on
roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7170 adopting a budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18 and
appropriating the amounts specified therein as expenditures from the various funds.
AYES: Chandler, Tay, Beck, Verlato, and Amundson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tay, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on
roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7171 adopting a Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan
for Fiscal Years 2017-18 through 2021-22.
AYES: Tay, Chandler, Beck, Verlato, and Amundson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the
City Council related to meetings attended at City expense \[AB 1234\])
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City Clerk Glasco spoke about last month’s 20 Annual Memorial Day Tribute to Veterans and
Families, and acknowledged the one year anniversary of the Vietnam War Monument; he stated
that he was able to present a friend and Arcadia High School classmate with a pin
acknowledging his service in Vietnam; he indicated that Daniel Black, of Boy Scout Troop 104, is
working toward his Eagle Scout badge and will be devoting time to the Vietnam War Monument
by landscaping the monument with some red, white, and blue drought tolerant bushes.
Council Member Beck thanked the Arcadia Police Foundation for the $40,000 donation to the
Police Department K-9 Program, and especially thanked Lilian Lu and her family, and Mary
Hansen for their generous donations; he congratulated Mrs. Sarrail on her retirement from
Highland Oaks Elementary School, Methodist Hospital CEO Dan Ausman for being named
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"Hospital CEO of the Year" by the Los Angeles Business Journal, and everyone who received
an Arcadia Beautiful Spring Home Award; he also congratulated Community Development
Administrator Jim Kasama on his retirement; he thanked the City Council for attending the Santa
Anita Oaks Homeowner Association annual party; and announced the Lucky Baldwin Poker
Tournament fundraiser on Saturday, June 10, at the Queen Anne Cottage, and noted that
proceeds will be used to fix up historic buildings at the Arboretum.
Council Member Chandler stated that the Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners was a nice event and
that their biggest complaint was burglaries; he talked about crime and public safety, and the
impacts of AB 109.
Council Member Verlato acknowledged City Clerk Glasco for his outstanding efforts to give
recognition to our Vietnam War Veterans, and all he has done to teach the next generation
about the Vietnam War; she spoke about the pinning ceremony which she stated was very
touching and emotional; she commented on the Eagle Scout project Mr. Black will be doing at
the Vietnam War Monument; she announced that Arbor Day was on May 25, and that four male
Gingko trees were planted on Wisteria Avenue, and thanked the Arcadia Beautiful Commission;
she sent her thoughts and prayers to the mother and family of the 15-year-old who was fatally
shot by an off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent in Arcadia on Friday, May 26, and she
also sent prayers to the off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent; she thanked the Arcadia
Police Officers who work hard to ensure the safety of the community; and she congratulated
Community Development Administrator Jim Kasama on his retirement, and thanked him for all
his years of service to the City and the residents.
Mayor Pro Tem Tay announced that he and Council Member Verlato attended Jim Kasama’s
retirement party; he noted how successful the Neighborhood Watch meeting was last Thursday
conducted by Lieutenant Flores and Community Services Officer Mike Vercillo; he also
announced that he attended, with the other Council Members, the Santa Anita Oaks
Homeowner Association annual party last Sunday, and that as part of the Neighborhood Watch
Program, Lieutenant Nakamura and Community Services Officer Mike Vercillo attended; he
commented on the backyard service program offered to residents by Waste Management; and
he also announced the Lucky Baldwin Poker Tournament at the Arboretum, and also stated that
donations can be made if someone cannot attend.
Mayor Amundson provided information about the unoccupied home registry, and explained that
residents should contact Code Services if they feel a home should be placed on the registry; he
announced a meeting regarding coyotes scheduled for June 7, and provided information for
residents to submit comments; he commented on a letter that residents should have received
from the Police Chief regarding how to stay safe from crime; he announced the Arcadia Patriotic
Festival on July 1, in Downtown Arcadia; he thanked Supervisor Barger for the tribute to the
Veterans; and reminded everyone that today, June 6, is D-Day.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2017.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Ordinance No. 2347 amending various sections of Article IX, Chapter 1 of the
Arcadia Municipal Code (The Development Code), with an exemption under the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), to update the City’s regulations
for accessory dwelling units, and to address minor text cleanups.
Recommended Action: Adopt
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c. Resolutions initiating proceedings for the annual levy and collection of
assessments, approving the preliminary engineer’s report, and declaring
intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2017-18, and appointing
a time and place for a public hearing for the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No.
1.
Recommended Action: Find that the Resolutions are exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and adopt
Resolution No. 7167 initiating proceedings for the annual levy and collection of
assessments for the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 pursuant to the
provisions of part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code
and ordering the preparation of the Engineer’s Report.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Resolution No. 7168 approving the preliminary Engineer’s Report of Willdan
Financial Services for the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Resolution No. 7169 declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within
the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2017-18 and
appointing a time and place for a public hearing.
Recommended Action: Adopt
d. Resolution No. 7173 establishing an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2017-18
pursuant to Article XIII-B of the California Constitution.
Recommended Action: Adopt
e. Professional Services Agreement with Unified Nutrimeals to provide the Senior
Meals Program in an amount not to exceed $78,600.
Recommended Action: Approve
f. Professional Services Agreement with Andresen Architecture, Inc. for
engineering design services for the Police Department Fuel Station Canopy
Project in the amount of $24,350.
Recommended Action: Approve
g. Professional Services Agreement with Studio Spectrum Inc. for the City Council
Chambers Audio Visual Upgrade Project in the amount of $101,593.
Recommended Action: Approve
h. Extension to the 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 in the
amount of $107,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
i. Purchase Order with Clean Energy for the purchase of Compressed Natural Gas
(“CNG”) fuel for the City's fleet in an amount not to exceed $45,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
j. Accept all work performed by Sully-Miller Contracting Co. for the Duarte Road
Rehabilitation from Santa Anita Avenue to Fifth Avenue and the Miscellaneous
Arterial Improvements Projects as complete.
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Recommended Action: Approve
k. Donation in the amount of $40,000 from the Arcadia Police Foundation for the
Arcadia Police Department Service Dog (K-9) Program.
Recommended Action: Accept
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tay, and carried on
roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 2.a through 2.k.
AYES: Chandler, Tay, Beck, Verlato, and Amundson
NOES: Verlato and Amundson (Consent Calendar item 2.b only)
ABSENT: None
3. CITY MANAGER
a. Cancellation of the July 4, 2017, Regular City Council Meeting.
Recommended Action: Approve
City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tay, and carried on
roll call vote to cancel the July 4, 2017, Regular City Council meeting.
AYES: Chandler, Tay, Beck, Verlato, and Amundson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Manager Lazzaretto discussed with the City Council the possibility of having a Study
Session to discuss density and various construction projects that are moving forward. After
discussion by the City Council, it was agreed to meet on Monday, July 10, 2017, at 5:00 p.m., in
the Council Conference Room.
The City Council recessed at 9:10 p.m. to Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m. to June 20, 2017, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council
Conference Room.
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ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2017
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Amundson called the Special Meeting to order at 5:47 p.m. in the City
Council Conference Room, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, Tay, and Amundson
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Miriam Bachmeier, an Arcadia resident and representative of Arcadians Against Residential
Towers, appeared and expressed the reasons why the Verizon cell tower is unnecessary; she
stated that there is no significant gap; and suggested that Verizon consider an alternative site
for the cell tower.
Mimi Quan, an Arcadia resident and representative of Arcadians Against Residential Towers,
appeared and expressed the reasons why she is opposed to the cell tower; she stated that
Verizon should consider small cell towers; and urged the City Council to fund the lawsuit against
the City, defend its residents, and encourage the Church to withdraw from their contract with
Verizon.
STUDY SESSION (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
a. Report, discussion and direction regarding the 2017 Recreation and Parks Master Plan.
Recreation and Community Services Director Somogyi presented a PowerPoint presentation
regarding the 2017 Recreation and Parks Master Plan; she stated that the Recreation and
Parks Master Plan will be brought back before the City Council for consideration in a Study
Session on July 18, and will be presented to the City Council at their August 1, City Council
meeting.
The Special Meeting recessed at 7:06 p.m., and will reconvene to Closed Session after the
Regular Meeting.
The City Council reconvened to Closed Session at 8:26 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with legal counsel
regarding the matter of Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, a California
limited partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless v. City of Arcadia (United States District
Court, Central District, Case No.: 2:17-cv-03778 DSF JEMx).
No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session item.
Mayor Amundson adjourned the Special Meeting at 9:04 p.m.