HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/03/2018 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018
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—Girl Scout Troop 1571
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, Tay, and Amundson
ABSENT: None
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto announced that there was no supplemental information
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. There being no
objection, the motion was considered approved.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Gail Marshall, an Arcadia resident, appeared and discussed negative campaign materials being
mailed out, particularly Mr. Chandler's mailers.
Kirk Olsen, an Arcadia resident, appeared and stated that Mr. Beck displayed great class; he
commented on a mailer endorsing Roger Chandler and negatively describing Ms. Wu and Ms.
Platt, and asked Mr. Chandler to address the mailer.
REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the
City Council related to meetings attended at City expense SAB 1234]).
Council Member Beck expressed disappointment in campaign behavior and discussed a specific
piece regarding crime rates; he asked Mayor Pro Tern Tay what he wanted to do to reduce
crime; he discussed attacks on Jolly Wu and the need for more Asian-Americans to run for City
Council; he announced that he attended the Maki Hsieh performance, the Chamber Installation
Dinner on March 28, and the Silver Circle Dinner recognizing the City's volunteers on April 2; he
encouraged residents to attend the Mayor's Breakfast on April 6; and announced that he and the
Mayor would walk on April 7 at the Santa Anita Derby Day 5K event.
Council Member Chandler stated he attended the Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner,
and the Silver Circle Dinner.
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Council Member Verlato announced she attended the Arboretum's Peacock Day on March 24,
the Maki Hsieh performance on March 24, the Chamber Installation Dinner on March 28, and the
Silver Circle Dinner on April 2; she indicated that she will be attending the Mayor's Breakfast on
April 6, and will not be attending the Santa Anita Derby Day 5K event; and stated that April 10, is
her birthday and that she will be visiting the Waste Management Processing Center in Baldwin
Park.
Mayor Pro Tern Tay commented on the Silver Circle Volunteer Dinner and number of volunteer
hours provided to the City; he discussed campaign contributions from developers and suggested
people not be labeled; he stated Arcadia's founding father, Lucky Baldwin, was a developer; he
discussed the mailer quoting statistics from Chief Guthrie's March 17 email, and provided
statistics from the Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report, and stated he felt crime
rates were high; he discussed the City's goal to bring the community together, "One Arcadia",
and the need to accept each other and not call people names; he explained that he ran
unopposed but still received campaign contributions; and discussed the "Dim Sum with a
Detective", benefitting the Arcadia Police Foundation.
City Clerk Glasco discussed Assembly Bill 55, allowing City Clerks to sanctify marriages in the
State of California, and the process for him to perform a marriage; and stated he also attended
the Maki Hsieh Concert, the Chamber Installation Dinner, and the Silver Circle Dinner.
Mayor Amundson announced the free Mulch Giveaway on April 21 and April 28, at the Arcadia
Public Library Parking lot; he stated the City was participating in the Wyland's National Mayor's
Challenge for Water Conservation and encouraged residents to participate and sign up; he
reminded residents of the Mayor's Breakfast on April 6, with proceeds benefitting the Foothill
Unity Center; and stated he also attended the Silver Circle Dinner.
City Manager Lazaretto suggested residents interested in volunteering can go to the City's
website for information.
Mayor Amundson further discussed coyote issues and encouraged residents to continue to call
in issues; and wished City Attorney Steve Deitsch a Happy Birthday.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2018.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Resolution No. 7211 authorizing submittal of the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Transportation
Development Act—Article 4 Claim Forms to receive Capital and Operating Funds for
Arcadia Transit.
Recommended Action: Adopt
c. Contract with Rov Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Annual Slurry
Seal Proiect in the amount of$589,510.
Recommended Action: Approve
d. Contract with Ramona, Inc. for Phase 3 of the Huntington Drive Sewer Capacity
Improvement Proiect in the amount of$284,950.
Recommended Action: Approve
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e. Professional Services Agreement with Surge Consultant Group, LLC for Promotional
Video Services in the amount of$18,500.
Recommended Action: Approve
f. Accept all work performed by Vincor Construction, Inc. for the Library Technology
Center Improvement Prosect as complete.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Tay, and carried on
roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 2.a. through 2.f.
AYES: Chandler, Tay, Beck, Verlato, and Amundson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. CITY MANAGER
a. Consideration of call for review of the Planning Commission approval of a Planned
Development Permit and associated applications for the Las Tunas Mixed-Use
Proiect, a proiect consisting of 77 multiple-family residential units, 3 live-work units,
8,500 square feet of commercial space, and the removal of and encroachment upon
several protected trees, at 17 Las Tunas Drive
Recommended Action: Provide Direction
City Manager Lazaretto presented the staff report.
Mayor Amundson discussed the need to revitalize Live Oak; and expressed concern that only
three members of the Planning Commission made the decision and suggested an open, honest,
and transparent public hearing.
John Reekstin, representing the Olson Company, appeared and explained that the seller had
provided additional time to expand the retail footprint; he stated Kenny Chan, minority owner,
was present and supportive of allowing additional time to get through the hearing process and
close escrow; he stated all contingencies must be cleared in order to close escrow; and stated
the majority partner, a relative of Mr. Chan, was not willing to grant any additional time.
David Liu, an Arcadia resident, appeared and discussed bullying on the NextDoor website and
development in Arcadia.
Mayor Amundson explained to Mr. Liu that the public comment period was closed but that he
would allow an additional public comment period after this item.
Council Member Chandler asked the Mayor if he called the matter up, Mayor Amundson
confirmed that he had; Council Member Chandler stated he did not see the site as a big retail
project; he indicated support for the housing project, with retail, as proposed; and commended
the Planning Commission for its deliberation and decision.
Mayor Amundson discussed the need for use of a large property and suggested the Council be
careful.
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Council Member Beck stated he met with the Olson Company twice and attended the Planning
Commission meeting; he agreed that the matter should be discussed by the City Council,
although he was sympathetic with the developer's timing issue.
Mayor Pro Tem Tay stated he met with the developer and visited a commercial project in Long
Beach; he indicated support for retail businesses; he stated it was private property and the City
should not dictate the use; and suggested approving the project.
Mayor Amundson stated he was not passing judgement on the project, just wanted to take a
look at it.
Council Member Verlato stated it was an important project but did not see a compelling reason
to call the project up; she stated there were plenty of community meetings and collaboration
with the neighbors; and stated that she would not agree to call the project up.
In response to Mayor Amundson, Council Member Verlato stated she had not heard from
anyone indicating they had not received notice.
Mayor Amundson stated he had received many comments that the project was not what they
had envisioned; and stated he viewed the property as the spark to revitalize Live Oak.
No action was taken.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
Susan Guo, an Arcadia resident, appeared and stated she was happy that the campaign
season was coming to an end; she suggested banning yard signs from City Council elections;
and discussed tolerance and diversity.
Edmond Liu was not present.
Lindy Ai appeared and discussed the Asian community blogs and inappropriate comments on
the Sierra Madre Tattler; she discussed the Asian community fight for property rights; and
double standards in campaigns.
Shirley Sheng was not present.
David Liu, an Arcadia resident, appeared and discussed the use of social media and
newspapers to attack people; he stated hate crimes would be reported to the FBI and civil
groups; he asked Council Member Verlato to explain how he was a hypocrite; he questioned
Mayor Amundson's negative comments about Mayor Pro Tem Tay on his Facebook page; he
discounted Council Member Beck's volunteerism; he stated the Chinese community did not
want to be council members, they just wanted a harmonious community; he stated the City
Council played dirty; and recalled a fight between football players and Chinese students in his
youth.
Mayor Amundson stated he had not posted anything negative but expressed concern with
districts; and stated he was not bullying or badmouthing anyone.
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Jason Xu, an Arcadia resident, appeared and addressed the City Council regarding negative
campaigns; he stated at-large and district elections had both been nasty; he urged the City
Council to work to improve the situation and asked what could be done to fix the system.
Liangyi Gu, an Arcadia resident, appeared and discussed the historic preservation ordinance
and asked the purpose; and discussed volunteerism by the Chinese community and urged
residents to do something meaningful for the community.
Mayor Amundson encouraged residents to vote on April 10.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. to Apri j7,(2118, 5:00 •.m. in the Council
Conference Room.
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