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Home My WebLink About11/07/2017 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Amundson called the regular meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. INVOCATION — Pastor George Hopper, Church of the Good Shephard PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Dale Carter, Leadership Academy Graduate 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 reported that prior to the regular meeting, the City Council conducted a Special Meeting to discuss the two items listed on the posted agenda under Closed Session, no reportable action was taken. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto stated there was no supplemental agenda information; however, noted that two Public Comment Cards were received relating to Consent Calendar item 2a (meeting minutes); and a request that the Public Comment period be moved prior to the Public Hearing in order to accommodate the transit schedule. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern 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 adoptable dog by the Pasadena Humane Society. b. Presentation by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation ("LAEDC") recognizing Arcadia as a finalist for the 2017 Most Business Friendly City in L.A. County. c. Presentation of Proclamation to Arcadia Festival of Bands Chairpersons Jim Larsh and Maria Sansui, Arcadia High School Band Directors Seth Murphy and Kevin Sherrill, and Arcadia High School Drum Major Ana Cho. d. Presentation of Mayor's Certificates of Commendation to the participants of the 2017 Leadership Academy. 1 11-07-2017 PUBLIC COMMENTS Jolly Wu, an Arcadia resident, appeared and spoke on behalf of former Mayor Gail Marshall who is in the hospital; she expressed Ms. Marshall's concerns regarding the use of the Dial-A- Ride buses to transport participants to Taste the Town luncheons; Ms. Wu also expressed her own concerns over the use of the buses to transport participants to Taste the Town luncheons; and provided her recommendation for upgrading the restrooms in the City Council Chambers. Rona Poli, an Arcadia resident, appeared and mirrored Ms. Wu's comments on behalf of former Mayor Gail Marshall; she expressed her concerns and her perception of a misuse of the Dial-A- Ride program, and asked the City Council to enforce policies. Beverly Street, an Arcadia resident, appeared and announced that on November 12, the Arcadia Historical Society will be celebrating its 65th anniversary at the Prince Erik Hall Gardens, and shared some accomplishments by the Arcadia Historical Society; and she thanked the City Council for their continued support in preserving the history of the City. Susan Guo, an Arcadia resident, appeared and inquired about the October 3, 2017, Regular Meeting Minutes; and asked when those minutes would be available. In response to Ms. Guo's inquiry, City Manager Lazzaretto responded that those minutes would be available at the November 21, 2017, City Council Meeting. Nelson Ge, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed his concerns about the level of authority of the HOA's and ARB's; he asked the City Council to question whether this type of government should be changed; and questioned whether the City Council is over stretching .aw.. their power with regard to the proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance. Liangyi Gu, an Arcadia resident, appeared and also expressed her concerns about the level of authority of the HOA's, ARB's and Resolution No. 6770; she indicated that the HOA's do not have legal authority with the application process for altering homes; and shared her reasons why she is not comfortable with the proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING a. Additions to the Statement of Objectives and Projects for use of Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funds for Fiscal Year 2017-18 and Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission. Recommended Action: Approve Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg, and Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer 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 objection, Mayor Amundson declared the public hearing closed. 2 11-07-2017 It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Verlato, and carried on roll call vote to approve additions to the Statement of Objectives and Projects for use of Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funds for Fiscal Year 2017-18 and Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission. AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Beck, Tay, 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]). Council Member Verlato noted that the joint meeting with the Arcadia Unified School District Board was a success; that Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer Wray will be working with the School District in an effort to educate and promote school traffic safety; she announced that she attended the Shine A Light Fundraiser Dinner; she attended the Arcadia PTA meeting as the City's Liaison; she attended the Halloween Haunt on October 27 in Downtown Arcadia, and thanked everyone who contributed; she further announced that December 9 is the Holiday Market in the Downtown, which will include First Avenue Middle School's 110-year celebration; and asked for support from the City Council to explore ideas on how to better communicate with the Chinese community, and requested a Study Session to further discuss. The City Council concurred. Mayor Pro Tern Tay commented on the completion of the Leadership Academy; he explained �., the purpose of the Taste the Town luncheons, and the use of Dial-A-Ride buses to transport the seniors; he thanked everyone on behalf of the Arcadia Masonic Lodge for attending the Award Ceremony in honor of former Mayor Jim Helms; he announced that on October 28, he attended the Methodist Hospital Crystal Ball fundraiser; that November 2, was the Historical Preservation community meeting; he further announced that on November 11 there will be an Ikebana Exhibition at the Floretta Lauber Education Center; and on November 13, there will be a Historical Preservation community meeting, and encouraged everyone to attend. In response to comments made regarding use of City transit buses for the Taste the Town senior luncheons, City Manager Lazzaretto explained that Taste the Town luncheons is a City run program, and the use of the City transit buses for this event was 100% his decision, not Council Member Tay's; and indicated that staff made sure that all participants qualified for the program and event. He indicated that Ms. Poli's comments will be looked into by staff. Council Member Beck wished Gail Marshall a speedy recovery; he announced that he attended Ruth Gilb's funeral earlier; he announced that he also attended the Methodist Hospital Crystal Ball; and that he presented Circus Vargas a Mayor's Certificate of Commendation on behalf of Mayor Amundson. Council Member Chandler commented on the nice letter received from Mr. Helms thanking the City Council for attending the Award Ceremony; and he thanked the Arcadia Women's Club for the Shine A Light Veterans Fundraising Dinner. 3 11-07-2017 City Clerk Glasco stated that the Shine A Light Veterans Fundraising Dinner was a great event, and thanked the City Council and community for attending; he also thanked the dedicated volunteers that helped put the event together; he noted that the Arcadia Women's Club is still accepting donations for the Vietnam War Monument; and wished everyone a happy Veterans Day. Mayor Amundson announced that he also attended the Methodist Hospital Crystal Ball, and noted that over $600,000 was raised; he thanked the Recreation and Community Services Department for putting together the Veterans Day luncheon; he announced that there was a Coffee with the Mayor event this morning; he spoke about the great things coming to Live Oak Avenue; and he thanked the Police Department for their efforts in making Arcadia safe. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Special Meeting Minutes of October 3, 2017, Special Meeting Minutes of October 11, 2017, and Regular Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2017. Recommended Action: Approve b. Professional Services Agreement with Psomas for Environmental Consulting Services to update the Downtown Mixed Use Zoning Designation in the amount of $65,800, and a budget amendment to appropriate the necessary funds from General Fund Reserves. Recommended Action: Approve c. Contract with Vincor Construction Inc. for the Par 3 Facility Improvements Project in the amount of$48,522.37 Recommended Action: Approve d. Accept all work performed by MNR Construction, Inc. for Phase 2 of the Huntington Drive Sewer Capacity Improvement Project as complete. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Tay, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 2.a through 2.d. AYES: Chandler, Tay, Beck, Verlato, and Amundson NOES: None ABSENT: None 4 11-07-2017 ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. to November 21, 2017, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. ro, �_t1f the City of Arcadia ATTEST: b17/1 Chief Deputy City Clerk/ Records Manager 5 11-07-2017