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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/15/2017 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2017 CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Amundson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, Tay, and Amundson ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one appeared 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. STUDY SESSION a. Report, discussion and direction regarding potential revenue enhancement through a voter-approved sales tax measure. (Continued from the August 1, 2017, Study Session) The City Council received a report from City Manager Lazzaretto regarding potential revenue enhancement through a voter-approved sales tax measure; the City Council (5-0) directed staff to bring back options concerning retention of a consultant and a survey company in order to further the possible placement of a ballot measure before the voters concerning a potential sales tax measure. b. Report, discussion and direction regarding Crime Reduction Strategies. Regarding the "Ring doorbell program" presented by Police Chief Guthrie, on motion by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Chandler, the City Council (5-0) allocated up to $25,000 to support a $50 rebate program toward the purchase by a homeowner of the $200 item, and the Ring doorbell company will also provide a $50 rebate thereby causing the item to cost $100, instead of the $200 charge for the item; the City Council also authorized the expenditure of up to $40,000 to waive the $40 annual alarm permit from the City; the motion was approved 5-0. c. Report, discussion and direction regarding One Arcadia Competition Results. The City Council received a report from City Manager Lazzaretto regarding the One Arcadia Competition results; this item pertained to a competition among City staff, led by City Manager Lazzaretto, to propose programs that might bring Arcadians together. The City Council �-- provided their input to City Manager Lazzaretto. 1 08-15-2017 The meeting ended at 6:56 p.m. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 p.m. " CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Amundson called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION — Reverend Jolene Cadenbach, Arcadia Congregational Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Jack McRae, United States Navy Veteran 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 the City Council met in a Closed Session to consider the one item listed on the posted agenda under Closed Session (a litigation matter), no reportable action was taken. City Attorney Deitsch further announced that the City Council met in a Study Session to report, discuss and provide direction regarding the 3 items listed on the posted agenda (1) regarding a potential revenue enhancement though a voter-approved sales tax measure, it was the consensus of the City Council to bring back options concerning retention of a consultant and a survey company in order to further the possible placement of a ballot measure before the voters concerning a potential sales tax measure; (2) regarding Crime Reduction Strategies, regarding a "Ring doorbell program", on motion by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Chandler, the City Council (5-0) allocated up to $25,000 to support a $50 rebate program toward the purchase by a homeowner of the $200 item; the Ring doorbell company will also provide a $50 rebate, thereby causing the item to cost $100, instead of the $200 charge for the item; the City Council also authorized the expenditure of up to $40,000 to waive the $40 annual alarm permit from the City ; the motion was approved 5-0; and (3) regarding the One Arcadia competition results, this item pertains to an effort by City staff lead by the City Manager Lazzaretto to propose programs that might bring Arcadians together. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto stated that he had no supplemental agenda information, but noted that it is National City Hall Selfie Day and snapped a selfie from the dais of the audience. 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. 2 08-15-2017 PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of Mayor's Certificate of Commendation to Janet Chew for her many years of service to the Arcadia Unified School District. b. Presentation of Mayor's Certificate of Recognition to WaterSMART Heroes for their efforts in water conservation. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ringo Suen, an Arcadia resident, appeared and shared his concerns regarding the traffic issues at Highland Oaks Elementary School; he presented a site model and requested additional signage at the school due to safety issues regarding the drop-off area; he explained the situation which he views as dangerous; and requested an additional "no right turn" sign, additional 25 mile limit signs on Virginia Road because parents tend to drive faster than the required speed limit, and a "no-pedestrian crossing" sign near the kindergarten gate. City Manager Lazzaretto indicated that this matter will be forwarded to the Traffic Safety Committee for review; he indicated that he and Superintendent Vannasdall have been talking about getting parents involved to talk about the school sites and problems that need to be addressed. In response to Council Member Beck's inquiry, City Manager Lazzaretto indicated that there is a City Council and School Board joint meeting on October 30, 2017, and stated that these types of matters will be on the agenda. Council Member Beck indicated that he would like to see the School District take on a little more responsibility for the parents that are breaking the law in front of their schools. 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 Janet Chew on receiving the Mayor's Certificate of Commendation for her continued volunteer work, and the WaterSMART Heroes for their water conservation efforts, and thanked the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for honoring them; he announced that all 5 Council Members attended a block party in southwest Arcadia last Sunday and indicated that it was an enjoyable event, and hopes that more parts of town decide to have block parties. Council Member Chandler thanked Roger and Marilyn Willander for hosting the block party last Sunday. Council Member Verlato thanked Ringo Suen for attending and speaking about the safety issues at Highland Oaks Elementary School; she announced that she also attended the block party on Sunday, and indicated that if anyone is interested in having a block party they should contact the City; she noted that last Thursday was the last summer concert in the park; she noted some of the events being held around town for the victims of the apartment fire on Fairview Avenue, and thanked the Arcadia Fire Fighters Association and the Arcadia Fire Department for all they have done and are doing to help the victims. 3 08-15-2017 Mayor Pro Tern Tay spoke about getting to know your neighbors, which helps prevent crime in the neighborhood, and that if anyone is interested in having a block parties, they should contact Mike Vercillo at the Arcadia Police Department. City Clerk Glasco announced that on August 19, the Arcadia Elks Lodge will be hosting a dinner event for WWII Veterans; he noted that Mayor Amundson will be speaking, and he will be the Master of Ceremonies; and that 54 veterans will be attending. Mayor Amundson mirrored what Mayor Pro Tern Tay said about block parties; he announced that school begins on Thursday in Arcadia; and that the Foothill Unity Center purchased a new building and is having a ribbon-cutting ceremony is on Thursday; he indicated that the School District and the City are separate entities, but will be meeting to discuss issues for the good of Arcadia; he also commented on the apartment fire on Fairview Avenue, and thanked all the first responders, and announced that a GoFundMe account has been set up if anyone is interested in donating. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Special Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2017, Special Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2017, and Regular Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2017. Recommended Action: Approve b. Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation for Traffic Signal Design Services in the amount of $72,806. Recommended Action: Approve c. Purchase of taser equipment by TASER International from Proforce Law Enforcement in an amount not to exceed $45,200. Recommended Action: Waive the Formal Bid Process and Approve d. Appropriation in the amount of $266,666.67 from the Capital Outlay Reserve Fund for the City's shared cost for the replacement of the synthetic track at Arcadia High School. Recommended Action: Approve e. Accept all work performed by FS Contractors, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Annual Concrete Repairs Prosect as complete. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Tay, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 1.a through 1.e. AYES: Tay, Chandler, Beck, Verlato, and Amundson NOES: None ABSENT: None 4 08-15-2017 2. CITY MANAGER a. Professional Services Agreement with First Transit, Inc. for the daily operation of the Arcadia Transit Dial-A-Ride and Fixed Route system in an amount not to exceed $8,248,078. Recommended Action: Approve Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg, Deputy Development Services Director Wray, and Transportation Services Manager Hui provided the staff report. The following individuals appeared to speak. Jolly Wu, an Arcadia resident, appeared and thanked the Mayor and City Council, and offered a special thanks to Deputy Development Services Director Phil Wray for listening to their needs, and she is very happy about the new vendor; she encouraged City staff to keep an eye on the new contract and make sure they follow all ADA laws; she expressed her concerns regarding their 12 requests and knows that the City is currently working on them; and also spoke about the waiting period for the bus. Gail Marshall, an Arcadia resident, appeared and also thanked the City Council and City staff for choosing First Transit; she would still like to see transit services go outside the City limits at least one or two times a week to take residents to doctor appointments; she indicated that surrounding cities offer this service; she also spoke about the possibility of using Measure M money to be used for transit services to go outside the City limits; and indicated that she recently attended a Measure M planning meeting in April, and encouraged the City to look into why Arcadia has not received its allocation of Measure M money. �... Jason Snow, CEO of Southland Transit, appeared and thanked the City of Arcadia for the 30 year relationship with the City in providing transit service to the residents of Arcadia. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Verlato, and carried on roll call vote to approve, and authorize and direct the City Manager to execute, a Professional Services Agreement with First Transit, Inc. for the daily operation of the Arcadia Transit Dial-A-Ride and Fixed Route system in an amount not to exceed $8,248,078. AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Beck, Tay, and Amundson NOES: None ABSENT: None In response to Mayor Pro Tern Tay's inquiry, Transportation Services Manager Hui responded that residents do not have to wait outside for the bus, that with the new service, the resident will get advance notice that the bus is on its way which will allow the user enough time to go outside. City Manager Lazzaretto thanked Mr. Snow and his organization for their service to Arcadia. b. Designate Mayor Pro Tern Tay as the voting delegate, and City Manager Lazzaretto as the alternate voting delegate for the 2017, League of California Cities Annual Conference. Recommended Action: Approve 5 08-15-2017 City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report. Police Chief Guthrie explained the purpose and difference between the County's Blue Ribbon Commission and the League of California Cities efforts regarding strategies that will reduce the unintended negative impacts of AB 109, Proposition 47, and Proposition 57. It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to approve Mayor Pro Tern Tay as the voting delegate, and City Manager Lazzaretto as the alternate voting delegate for the 2017, League of California Cities Annual Conference, and to support Resolution No. 1, and Resolution No. 2. AYES: Beck, Chandler, Tay, Verlato, and Amundson NOES: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m. to September 5, 2017, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: lel I1iL.',d 1 Chir-puty ity Clerk/ Rec. ds Manager 6 08-15-2017