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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/03/2017 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2017 CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Amundson called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION — Reverend Thomas Shriver, Police Department Chaplain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Air Force Airman 1st Classman Juliana Kosharek 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 earlier in a Study Session to interview four potential Planning Commission candidates to fill one unexpired term ending June 30, 2018; and noted that after deliberations, the City Council unanimously appointed Donald Fandry to fill the unexpired term ending June 18, 2018. 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 regarding litigation; no reportable action was taken. 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 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. Proclaiming October 8, 2017, to October 14, 2017, as "Fire Prevention Week". Mayor Amundson announced that City Manager Item 3.a regarding the conceptual design of the Veterans Memorial Monument at the Arcadia Community Center will be discussed at this time. 3. CITY MANAGER a. Approve the conceptual design of the Veterans Memorial at the Arcadia Community Center. Recommended Action: Approve Assistant to the City Manager Bruckner provided the staff report. 1 10-03-2017 Bob Harbicht, representing the Arcadia Rotary Club, appeared and indicated that for the last 2 years, the Arcadia Rotary Club has raised significant funds for a Veterans Memorial at the Arcadia Community Center; he thanked Mary E. Hansen and the Santa Anita Race Track for their generous donations toward the monument; he provided information regarding the design and materials to be used; and indicated that the unveiling of the monument would be Memorial Day, May 28, 2018. Mr. Harbicht responded to various questions raised by the City Council regarding the conceptual design and location of the Veterans Memorial Monument. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Tay, and carried on roll call vote to approve the conceptual design of the Veterans Memorial at the Arcadia Community Center, without conditions. AYES: Chandler, Tay, Beck, and Amundson NOES: Verlato ABSENT: None 1. PUBLIC HEARING a. Ordinance No. 2350 adding Section 1704 to Chapter 7 of Article I of the Arcadia Municipal Code establishing by-district elections, defining district boundaries, and scheduling elections within the districts. Recommended Action: Introduce City Manager Lazzaretto provided the staff report. City Manager Lazzaretto indicated that 127 emails were received in favor of the Green Map, 24 emails in favor of the Purple Map, and 4 of those emails supported the Green Map and Purple Map, one email in favor of the Orange Map, and four emails were opposed to Public Map M. Council Member Verlato indicated that some of the emails the City received referenced the Wisconsin gerrymandering case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court; and asked City Attorney Deitsch if the Wisconsin case would affect districting in Arcadia. City Attorney Deitsch indicated that the issues in Wisconsin are somewhat different from Arcadia; that in Wisconsin it is a case of pure political gerrymandering, and in his opinion does not see the issue of political gerrymandering in the maps before the City Council; and indicated that the City cannot wait for any decision by the U.S. Supreme if we are to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions in the California law and act by October 17, 2017. City Manager Lazzaretto indicated that the City's demographer and the City Attorney's office have indicated that any of the maps he mentioned are defensible from a legal standpoint. Mayor Amundson opened the public hearing, and indicated that due to the number of speaker cards, he announced 2 minutes per person for public comment. Janet Chan appeared and spoke in support of the Green Map, and indicated that she sent an email to the City. 2 10-03-2017 John Chen appeared and spoke in support of the Green Map, and indicated that he did not send an email to the City. Brett Mitulski appeared and spoke in support of Map M. Knut Dale appeared and spoke in support of Map M. Roger Nemrava appeared and spoke in support of Map M. Nelson Ge appeared and spoke in support of the Green Map, and indicated that he sent an email to the City. Fei Hou appeared and spoke in support of the Green Map. Michael Zhu appeared and spoke in support of the Green Map. Liangyi Gu appeared and spoke in support of the Green Map, and indicated that she did not send an email. Richard A. McDonald, representing the Chinese American Equalization Association, appeared and requested that emails sent to the City be made a part of the administrative record; and indicated his clients prefer the Green Map, and also supports the Purple Map and the proposed Ordinance. Jingjing Yan appeared and spoke in support of the Green Map. Jennifer Ji appeared and spoke in support of the Green Map. Kate Guo appeared and spoke about gerrymandering, and wanted clarification, and if this was truly for the benefit of the whole City, and indicated that she did not send an email to the City. Jenny (no last name given) appeared and spoke in support of the Green Map. Jana Gao appeared and indicated that she supports the Green Map, and that she did not send an email to the City. Zhi Jiang appeared and indicated that he supports the Green Map, and that he did not send an email to the City. Lingli Wang appeared and indicated that she strongly supports the Green Map, and that she sent an email to the City. Cathy Tan appeared and indicated that she supports the Green Map. Susan Guo appeared and indicated that she supports the Green Map, and that she sent an email to the City. Judy J. Xu appeared and indicated that she supports the Green Map, and that she sent an email to the City. 3 10-03-2017 Gary Kovacic appeared and commented on the City Council's decision by refusing to accommodate Council Member Beck's schedule at the last meeting; he shared his concerns regarding the various maps, and suggested that Map K be resurrected because he feels it is more equitable; and indicated that he did not send an email to the City. Alice Zhu appeared and spoke in support of the Green Map, and indicated that she sent an email to the City. Tina Wu appeared and spoke in support of the Green Map. YongPing Zhang appeared and spoke in support of the Green Map. Edmond Liu appeared and spoke in support of the Green Map, and indicated that he sent an email to the City. (inaudible) appeared and indicated that they never received any notices regarding these hearings; and indicated that he feels embarrassed that the City Council is pronouncing their names wrong; and indicated that he supports the Green Map. Eileen Wei appeared and spoke in support of the Green Map, and indicated that she sent an email to the City. (did not provide her name) appeared and indicated that a lot of people didn't know about the meeting tonight, because of the short notice. 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. It was moved by Council Member Chandler seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Tay and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2350 adding Section 1704 to Chapter 7 of Article I of the Arcadia Municipal Code establishing by-district elections, defining district boundaries, and scheduling elections within the districts, with the Purple Map. AYES: Chandler, Tay, and Amundson NOES: Beck and Verlato ABSENT: None Council Member Verlato indicated that she would like to reconsider her vote to go to districts; and requested the support of two Council Members to place that item on a future agenda to reconsider the vote taken regarding the resolution of intention to go to district, adopted on July 21, 2017. City Attorney Deitsch discussed the process with the City Council regarding Council Member Verlato's request, and indicated that the motion to rescind must take place before the next regular meeting on October 17, 2017. Council Member Beck and Mayor Amundson concurred. 4 10-03-2017 b. Resolution No. 7183 Denying the Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 1991 approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 17-02 (74941), Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 16-10, and Protected Tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 16-54 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") for a ten unit residential condominium development at 837-8411/2 W. Huntington Drive. Recommended Action: Adopt Associate Planner Chamberlain provided the staff report. City Manager Lazzaretto noted for the records that three emails opposing the project were received from Caroline Blake, Victoria Lorona, and Mark Chang. Mayor Amundson opened the public hearing. Caroline Blake, an Arcadia resident, appeared and indicated that she represents several Coronado Drive homeowners, and shared their opposition of the project. Al Lorona, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed his opposition of the project. Mark Chang, an Arcadia resident, appeared and also expressed his opposition of the project. Kim Tay, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed his opposition of the project. Pison Netsawang, representing the Architect of the project, appeared and addressed issues brought up in the appeal letter; and addressed questions raised by the City Council. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Tay and seeing no objection, Mayor Amundson declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Tay and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7183 Denying the Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 1991 approving Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 17-02 (74941), Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 16-10, and Protected Tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 16-54 with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") for a ten unit residential condominium development at 837-841'/2 W. Huntington Drive; and amend the Conditions of Approval to include screening across the rear property line with landscaping to be maintained with at least 20 feet hedges. AYES: Chandler, Tay, Beck, and Amundson NOES: Verlato ABSENT: None Mayor Amudson announced that due to time, City Manager Item 3.b. will be discussed at this time. 5 10-03-2017 3. CITY MANAGER b. Professional Services Agreement with Home Bot Automation, Inc. (DBA Ring) for private security camera services in an amount not to exceed $25,000. Recommended Action: Approve Police Chief Guthrie, and Management Analyst Dr. Brutus presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Tay and carried on roll call vote to approve, and authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Home Bot Automation, Inc. (DBA: Ring) for private security camera services in an amount not to exceed $25,000. AYES: Chandler, Tay, Beck, Verlato and Amundson NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one appeared. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense[AB 12341) Council Member Verlato announced that she attended the Taste of Arcadia last Monday, and commented on its success; she attended the Golden Plate Awards by the Foothill Unity Center last Thursday, and indicated that Mayor Amundson received a Golden Plate Award; that last week was the Mayor's L.A. County Conference hosted by the City of Arcadia; the Moon Festival at the Arboretum was last Saturday night, hosted by the Arcadia Chinese Association; and last night she was a guest judge for the Arcadia High School Constitution Team and complimented their talents, and thanked them for having her as a guest judge. Mayor Pro Tern Tay announced that he also attended the events announced by Council Member Verlato. Council Member Beck commented on the La Vegas shooting tragedy, and other similar tragedies that have occurred; he commended Chief Guthrie for the 3 month plan in an attempt to fight residential burglary crime, and noted some statistics; he commended Public Works Services Director Tait for buying water on sale; and shared pictures of his new granddaughter. Council Member Chandler commended the Police Department for the great job they do. City Clerk Glasco announced that he also attended the Taste of Arcadia last Thursday; and further announced that on October 19, Art Del Rey of Art Del Rey Realty will be honored as Arcadia's Business Icon by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and Arcadia Historical Society; and that on November 4, the Arcadia Women's Club will be having a fundraiser dinner and Musical Military Tribute to raise money for floodlights at the Arcadia Vietnam Veteran's Monument. Mayor Amundson commented on the L.A. County Mayor's Conference hosted by the City of Arcadia, and thanked the Santa Anita Race Track for hosting the event, and thanked Methodist 6 10-03-2017 Hospital, Westfield, Waste Management and the Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the event, and commented on some of the topics that were discussed; he announced that he attended the Arcadia High School Homecoming game; he commented on the "we" in the US Constitution; and also commented on the tragedy in Las Vegas. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Special Meeting Minutes of September 7, 2017, and Regular Meeting Minutes of September 19, 2017. Recommended Action: Approve b. Resolution No. 7182 accepting a dedication of certain property at 615 South Second Avenue (12-foot width dedication along property frontage as part of Parcel Map 71991) for public use. Recommended Action: Adopt c. Contract with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Annual Concrete Repairs Project in the amount of$63,871.25. Recommended Action: Approve d. Contract with National Plant Services, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Annual Sewer CCTV Inspection in the amount of $47,500. Recommended Action: Approve e. Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group for design services for the Arcadia Gold Line Station Pedestrian Linkage Project in the amount of $199,950. Recommended Action: Approve f. Accept all work performed by Vargas Olson Enterprises, Inc. for the Library Carpet Tile Installation Project as complete. Recommended Action: Approve g. Purchase of 3,500 acre-feet of Imported Replacement Water from the Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster for a total cost of $2,691,500. 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.g. AYES: Chandler, Tay, Beck, Verlato and Amundson NOES: None ABSENT: None 7 10-03-2017 ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned in memory of former City Council Member Peter Ulrich at 11:45 p.m. to Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 4:00 p.m. in t•- '•8 .' onferen -- 'oom. j: Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: )194 fillAANI/it --- Chief peputy City Clerk/ Records Manager ..r a ..r 8 10-03-2017