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Home My WebLink About11/21/2017 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2017 CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Amundson called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION — First Reader Kristin Bennett, First Church of Christ, Scientist PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Robert Stover, United States Air Force Veteran ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beck, Chandler, Tay, and Amundson ABSENT: Verlato On motion by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Chandler, Council Member Verlato was excused. 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 Items a. through e. listed on the posted agenda under Closed Session. He indicated that Item c. pertained to a claim for reimbursement of attorney fees and potential litigation; and that no reportable action was taken. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto noted a correction to the October 3, 2017, City Council meeting minutes (Consent Calendar Item 2.a), which had been distributed to the City Council. 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 Mayor's Certificate to the Arcadia Historical Society in honor of the 65th Anniversary. PUBLIC HEARING a. Ordinance No. 2351 (uncodified) amending uncodified Ordinance No. 2276 and reauthorizing that Ordinance as amended, including the fee paid to the City by the State video franchise holders for public, educational, and government access purposes. Recommended Action: Introduce Assistant to the City Manager Bruckner presented the staff report. 1 11-21-2017 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. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Tay, and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2351 (uncodified) amending uncodified Ordinance No. 2276 and reauthorizing that Ordinance as amended, including the fee paid to the City by the State video franchise holders for public, educational, and government access purposes. AYES: Chandler, Tay, Beck, and Amundson NOES: None ABSENT: Verlato PUBLIC COMMENTS Gail Marshal, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed her concerns about the use of Dial- A-Ride buses for Taste the Town events; she indicated that the use of these buses for private events is not permitted; and urged the City Council not to use the Dial-A-Ride buses for Taste the Town events. Jolly Wu, an Arcadia resident, appeared and also expressed her concerns over the use of Dial- A-Ride buses for Taste the Town events; and expressed her frustration over the amount of time it is taking to upgrade the City Council Restrooms. Liangyi Gu, an Arcadia resident, appeared and commented on the typographical error on the October 3, 2017, City Council minutes, which she indicated City Manager Lazzaretto has already addressed; and explained her reasons why she is opposed to historical preservation. 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 Tern Tay inquired whether the City is in violation of State and Federal laws with regard to the use of the Dial-A-Ride buses for Taste the Town events. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Tay's question, City Manager Lazzaretto responded that the City is not in violation with any State or Federal law; however if the City Council wanted to incur the cost to rent a private busing company, the cost of the program would increase significantly. Mayor Pro Tem Tay also announced that on November 9 Arcadia received the 2017 Eddy Award for Most Business Friendly City by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation; that on November 12 he attended the commemoration of Dr. Wilson; and the Arcadia Historical Society's 65th anniversary; he stated that the public meetings regarding historical preservation have been well attended; that on November 18 he attended the Festival of Bands; that today he attended the Naomi Gardens Thanksgiving Party, and commented on the nice speech given by Mayor Amundson. 2 11-21-2017 Council Member Beck announced that he also attended the Eddy Awards, and commended Mayor Amundson for giving a great speech; and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Council Member Chandler wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving; he commented on the great turnout at the Festival of Bands; he shared stories involving the Police and Fire department; and commented on the how fortunate the City is to have their services. City Clerk Glasco announced that he also attended the Festival of Bands; he indicated that the Shine A Light event reached its goal and raised $3,500 for the Vietnam War Monument Lighting Project; and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Amundson announced that last Friday he attended Monrovia's Prayer Breakfast; that December 1 is the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event at the Gold Line Station; that December 2 is Breakfast with Santa, followed by the Snow Festival at the Community Center; on December 4, there will be a community meeting at the Library; he stated that the Eddy Award Ceremony was a great event and it was an exciting night for Arcadia; he read Ronald Reagan's 1985 Thanksgiving Proclamation; he wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving; and further announced that November 25 is Small Business Day and encouraged everyone to shop Arcadia. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of October 3, 2017, and Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2017. Recommended Action: Approve b. Cancellation of the January 2, 2018, Regular City Council meeting. Recommended Action: Approve c. Appointment of Gary Kovacic to the Foothill Unity Center Board. Recommended Action: Approve d. Accept all work performed by Clean Cut Landscape, Inc. for the Median Turf Reduction Program as complete. Recommended Action: Approve e. Accept all work performed by J. De Sigio Construction, Inc. for the Water Main Replacement Project as complete. Recommended Action: Approve f. Purchase of radio consoles from Motorola for the Police Department from the Equipment Replacement Fund in an amount not to exceed $600,000. Recommended Action: Waive the Formal Bid Process and Approve g. Purchase Order with Altec Industries, Inc. for the purchase of one 2018 aerial lift truck for the Public Works Services Department in the amount of$98,149. Recommended Action: Approve 3 11-21-2017 h. Contract with General Pump Company, Inc. for unscheduled repair of Orange Grove Well 2A in the amount of$69,947.06. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Tay, seconded by Council Member Beck and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 2.a through 2.h., including the correction of Agenda Item 2a. AYES: Tay, Beck, Chandler, and Amundson NOES: None ABSENT: Verlato 3. CITY MANAGER a. Setting City Water and Sewer Rates for calendar year 2018. Resolution No. 7187 setting City water rates and finding the rates will not exceed the estimated amount necessary to fund the operation of the City Water System for calendar year 2018. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 7188 setting city sewer rates and finding the rates will not exceed the estimated amount necessary to fund the operation of the City Sewer System for calendar year 2018. Recommended Action: Adopt Public Works Services Director Tait and Management Analyst Mercado presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayo Pro Tem Tay, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7187 setting City water rates and finding the rates will not exceed the estimated amount necessary to fund the operation of the City Water System for calendar year 2018. AYES: Chandler, Tay, Beck, and Amundson NOES: None ABSENT: Verlato It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tay, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7188 setting city sewer rates and finding the rates will not exceed the estimated amount necessary to fund the operation of the City Sewer System for calendar year 2018. AYES: Chandler, Tay, Beck, and Amundson NOES: None ABSENT: Verlato 4 11-21-2017 ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m. to December 5, 2017, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. ice 11 eL gui ayo the City of Arcadia ATTEST: 1:16(t1 rI/MY) Chief Deputy City Clerk/ Recotds Manager 5 11-21-2017 1 1 1