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ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Tay called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. INVOCATION – Mayor Pro Tem Verlato
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Gene Glasco, City Clerk and Hometown Hero
4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, Tay
ABSENT: Amundson
It was the consensus of the City Council that Council Member Amundson be excused from this
meeting.
5. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Deitsch reported that prior to the regular meeting, the City Council met in Closed
Session to consider the two (2) items listed on the posted agenda; no reportable action was
taken.
City Attorney Deitsch further reported the City Council conducted a Study Session to receive a
report and discuss and provide some conceptual direction to staff regarding a potential specific
plan for a mixed-used development at 1020 South Baldwin Avenue and 650-660 Fairview
Avenue, and the City Council received a presentation by architects, who represent the owner
and proposed developer of the site and the City Council gave some conceptual direction and
suggestions to the owners’ representative concerning the planning of the site; he noted there
was no approval given formally to anything regarding the development of the site, and the matter
will be brought back to the City Council in the future.
He further reported there was discussion by the City Council regarding the management,
operation, and maintenance of the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course; that a 10 year lease is about to
expire with American Golf Corporation who have been running the Par 3 Golf Course; the City
Council directed staff to obtain bids for the operation and maintenance of the Par 3 Golf Course,
and bring forward to the City Council for consideration and approval in the future.
6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA
ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto announced that there was no supplemental information.
7. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND
WAIVE THE READING IN FULL
A motion was made by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato to read
all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
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8. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation of Mayor’s Certificate of Commendation to the Arcadia High School
Boys Golf Team for winning the CIF Northern Division Championship.
9. APPOINTMENTS
a. Appointments to City Boards and Commissions.
Recommended Action: Make Appointment
City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report.
Arcadia Museum Commission (4 positions)
Council Member Beck nominated Dale Carter for reappointment to a second term. Council
Member Chandler concurred.
Council Member Chandler nominated Virginia Blitz for appointment. Council Member Beck
concurred.
Mayor Pro Tem Verlato nominated Billie Tone for appointment.
Council Member Chandler nominated Jeanne Roy for appointment. Council Member Beck
concurred.
City Manager Lazzaretto confirmed Mayor Pro Tem Verlato’s question that Donna Lee would
not be reappointed to a second term due to excessive absences.
Seeing no other nominations, it was the consensus of the City Council that Dale Carter be
reappointed to the Arcadia Museum Commission for a second four (4) year term ending June
30, 2022; Virginia Blitz be appointed to the Arcadia Museum Commission to a four (4) year term
ending June 30, 2022, and Billie Tone and Jeanne Roy be appointed to four (4) year terms
ending June 30, 2022.
Human Resources Commission (1 position)
Council Member Beck nominated Chingchia Tseng. Council Member Beck concurred.
Seeing no other nominations, it was the consensus of the City Council that Chingchia Tseng be
appointed to the Human Resources Commission to a four (4) year term ending June 30, 2022.
Library Board of Trustees (2 positions)
Council Member Chandler noted that there was one applicant that has excessive absences.
Council Member Chandler nominated Barbara Delphey for reappointment to a second term.
Council Member Beck and Mayor Pro Tem Verlato concurred.
Council Member Beck nominated Miriam Carter for appointment.
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Mayor Pro Tem Verlato nominated Joanna Liang for reappointment.
Council Member Chandler nominated Hsiuchen Chen for appointment. Mayor Pro Tem Tay
concurred.
Council Member Chandler changed his vote and concurred with the appointment of Miriam
Carter.
Mayor Pro Tem Verlato concurred with the appointment of Miriam Carter.
Seeing no other nominations, it was the consensus of the City Council that Barbara Delphey be
appointed to a second four year term ending June 30, 2022, and Miriam Carter be appointed to
a four (4) year term ending June 30, 2022, on the Library Board of Trustees.
Recreation and Parks Commission (1 position)
Council Member Beck nominated Randall (Randie) Fowler for reappointment to a second term
to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a second four (4) year term ending June 30, 2022.
Senior Citizens’ Commission (2 At-Large positions and 3 Service Club Appointments)
Golden Age Club Appointment
Council Member Chandler nominated Angie Slemaker for reappointment to a second two (2)
year term.
Assistance League Appointment
Council Member Chandler nominated Edith Slemmon for appointment to a two (2) year term.
Friendship Club Appointment
Council Member Chandler nominated Dorothy Wadley for appointment to fill an unexpired term.
Senior Citizens’ Commission – At Large (2 positions)
Council Member Beck nominated John Dickey and Anthony Leung for reappointment to second
two (2) year terms.
Council Members Chandler and Beck, and Mayor Pro Tem Verlato concurred with the Golden
Age Club, Assistance League and Friendship Club appointments; and concurred with the
reappointments of John Dickey and Anthony Leung.
Seeing no other nominations, it was the consensus of the City Council that Angie Slemaker be
reappointed to the Senior Citizens’ Commission Golden Age Club for a second two (2) year
term ending June 30, 2020; Edith Slemmon be appointed to a two (2) year term ending June 30,
2020; and Dorothy Wadley be appointed to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2019.
In addition, seeing no other nominations, it was the consensus of the City Council that J ohn
Dickey and Anthony Leung be reappointed to the Senior Citizens’ Commission At-Large position
for second (2) two year terms ending June 30, 2020.
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Planning Commission (3 positions)
City Manager Lazzaretto stated that the City Council interviewed potential candidates for
Planning Commission on June 14, 2018, and, upon deliberating that evening, it was the
consensus that the slate of reappointment of Kenneth Chan and Zi Lin and appointment of
Marilynne Wilander be brought forward at this meeting.
It was the consensus of the City Council that Zi Lin be reappointed to the Planning Commission
for second four (4) year term ending June 30, 2022.
It was the consensus of the City Council that Marilynne Wilander be appointed to a four (4) year
term ending June 30, 2022.
It was the consensus of the City Council that Kenneth Chan be reappointed to the Planning
Commission for second four (4) year term ending June 30, 2022. Mayor Pro Tem Verlato
abstained and stated her reasons.
Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee (5 positions)
City Manager Lazzaretto stated that the City Council interviewed potential candidates for the
Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee on June 14, 2018, and, upon deliberating that evening, it
was the consensus that the slate of Tommy Thai, Robert Miller, Howard Ursettie, Jessica Louie
and Mickey Segal be brought forward for appointment at this meeting.
It was the consensus of the City Council that Tommy Thai, Robert Miller, Howard Ursettie,
Jessica Louie, and Mickey Segal be appointed to the Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee
until completed.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Resolution No. 7224 adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19, and appropriating the
amounts specified therein as expenditures from the funds.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Resolution No. 7225 adopting a Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan for Fiscal
Years 2018-19 through 2022-23.
Recommended Action: Adopt
City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report and presentation.
Councilmember Chandler noted a suggestion made at the public hearing study session, and
agrees that in light of the current fiscal situation, the $1.5 million in the City Hall Reserves Fund
should be transferred to the Capital Improvement Fund.
City Manager Lazaretto explained that the funds were set aside in anticipation of the need to
eventually replace City Hall, but the City Council could absolve that fund or leave it where it is
and draw from it when needed.
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Councilmember Beck discussed the $1.5 million spent on blueprints drafted for a new City Hall,
and the need to set aside those funds; he suggested retaining the City Hall Reserve fund and if
the need arises, draw on it, but feels that it is a little premature to make that decision now.
Mayor Pro Tem Verlato asked if the 60% includes PERS costs for Police and Fire. City
Manager Lazaretto confirmed the PERS costs was in the 60%.
In response to a question raised by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato regarding how much the City was
billed by PERS for the FY17-18, Administrative Services Director Quach responded that the
fiscal year has not ended, but for all employees it was estimated at $11.3 million for FY17-18;
and $12 million estimated for FY18-19.
Mayor Tay 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 Verlato, and seeing no objection, Mayor Tay declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Verlato indicated that she would like the Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee
to provide input regarding Council Member Chandler’s suggestion to move the $1.5 million from
the City Hall Reserves Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, and carried
on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7224 adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19, and
appropriating the amounts specified therein as expenditures from the funds.
AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Beck, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Amundson
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried
on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7225 adopting a Capital Improvement and Equipment
Plan for Fiscal Year 2018-19 through 2022-23.
AYES: Verlato, Chandler, Beck, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Amundson
b. Resolution No. 7220 confirming the Engineer’s Report for the levy and collection of the
Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 and the associated assessment diagram; and
ordering the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2018-19, including an
exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”).
Recommended Action: Adopt
Senior Management Analyst Masud presented the staff report.
Mayor Tay opened the public hearing. No one appeared.
A motion was made by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato to close
the public hearing, and seeing no objection, Mayor Tay declared the public hearing closed.
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It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, and carried
on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7220 confirming the Engineer’s Report for the levy and
collection of the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 and the associated assessment
diagram; and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2018-19, including
an exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”).
AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Beck, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Amundson
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Robert Gorski, an Arcadia resident, appeared and indicated that he has been involved in
disability civil rights as a career for the last 35 years; he noted that “handicapism” was used in
the recent election in a degrading manner to voters, and explained “handicapism”; he
recommends that the new Mayor take a leadership role and demonstrate that a wheelchair does
not mean useless and use a wheelchair continuously for three days.
Jeanette Soriano, Southern California Edison, introduced herself as Arcadia’s liaison with
Southern California Edison.
David Phung, an Arcadia resident, appeared and talked about the recent lockdown at Highland
Oaks Elementary School and requested the City Council work with the Police Department to
increase police presence at the schools; he provided some suggestions that could possibly pay
for additional police officers at school campuses, such as a bond measure to pay through
property taxes, increase the sales tax rate, or adjust the fees that individuals pay the schools
when they add or build 500 square feet to their home.
12. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK
Councilmember Beck discussed the difficulty in selecting commissioners for the various board
and commissions, and thanked everyone who applied; he congratulated the Arcadia High
School Golf Team; and announced the first Concert in the Park on June 28, and the Patriotic
Festival on July 1.
Councilmember Chandler requested Mr. Phung provide the City Manager with his letter so that it
can be forwarded to the Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee; he noted that he attended the
grand opening of the Arcadia Veterans Memorial Monument at the Community Center, and
thanked Tony Parille, Bob Harbicht and the Rotary Club for the concept and donation to the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Verlato acknowledged the lockdown at the Highland Oaks Elementary School
because her daughter attends there, and commended the Police Department for keeping the
kids safe; she also indicated that she also shares Mr. Phung’s concerns about the safety of the
schools; she also requested the Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee consider his letter and
hopefully come up with options for additional resource officers to keep the schools and kids safe;
and she provided details of the Patriotic Festival on June 28.
City Clerk Glasco stated that he also attended the unveiling of the Veterans Memorial
Monument; and announced the Arcadia Veterans Local History Room at the Gilb Museum would
be displaying a new exhibit featuring World II Chief Petty Officer Richard Cordano on June 30, at
10 a.m.
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Mayor Tay invited Chief Guthrie to discuss the school lockdown.
Chief Guthrie discussed that, when it comes to lock-downs, training and drills are a collaborative
effort with the School District; he indicated that lock-downs are generally precautionary, it does
not mean that the teachers and children are in immediate danger; that as a practice lock-downs
are precautionary in nature to ensure that the highest level of security is taken even if the
incident occurs near the school.
Mayor Tay announced summer concerts and movies in the park, and the Patriotic Festival; and
he announced the Arcadia Leadership Academy, and anyone interested should contact the City
Manager’s office.
13. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2018.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Mayor’s appointments of City Council Members to City Boards and Commissions
and Outside Agencies.
Recommended Action: Receive and File
c. Resolution No. 7219 approving Parcel Map No. 70963, rejecting a dedication of
street right-of-way and an easement for utility purposes on the map, and
reserving the right to accept the street right-of-way and easement in the future.
Recommended Action: Approve
d. Resolution No. 7221 authorizing the Arcadia Police Department to use funds
allocated from the Citizens’ Option for Public Safety-Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Fund (“COPS-SLESF”) for the purpose of Front Line
Police Services.
Recommended Action: Adopt
e. Resolution No. 7222 establishing an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2018-19
pursuant to Article XIII-B of the California Constitution.
Recommended Action: Adopt
f. Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2018-19.
Recommended Action: Approve
g. Accept all work performed by New Millennium Construction Services, Inc. for the
Council Chambers Restroom Renovation Project as complete.
Recommended Action: Approve
h. Agreement for Legal Publication Services with Beacon Media, Inc. in an amount
not to exceed $24,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
i. Professional Services Agreement with ES Engineering Services, LLC for
Engineering Design Services for Trichloroethylene (“TCE”) treatment solution at
Live Oak Well in the amount of $149,766.
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Recommended Action: Approve
j. Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Inter-Con Security
Systems, Inc. for Official Parking Enforcement Services in the amount of
$192,494.
Recommended Action: Approve
k. Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with G4S Secure Solutions,
Inc. for Temporary Media Communications Services in an amount not to exceed
$41,200.
Recommended Action: Approve
l. Donation of $3,200 from Waste Management to the Recreation and Community
Services Department to sponsor one Night of Concerts and Movies in the Park
during the series.
Recommended Action: Accept
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried
on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 11.a through 11.l.
AYES: Verlato, Chandler, Beck, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Amundson
14. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m. to July 3, 2018, 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Conference Room.
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ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2018
CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Tay called the meeting to order at 6:11 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Amundson, Beck, Chandler, Verlato, and Tay
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 concerning a potential mixed-use project at the former
Vons Corporate Headquarters Site between Michillinda Avenue and Sunset Boulevard
(618 Michillinda Avenue).
The City Council heard a report from staff and discussed a potential mixed-use project at the former
Vons Corporate Headquarters site between Michillinda Avenue and Sunset Boulevard (618
Michillinda Avenue). No specific direction or action was given by the City Council.
The meeting ended at 6:34 p.m.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Tay called the regular meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.
2. INVOCATION – Secretary, Riaz Khan – Masjid Jibrael (Mosque of San Gabriel)
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Gene Glasco, Elected City Clerk
4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Amundson, Beck, Chandler, Verlato, and Tay
ABSENT: None
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5. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Assistant City Attorney Michael Maurer reported that prior to the regular meeting, the City
Council met in a Special Closed Session meeting to consider the one (1) item listed on the
posted agenda regarding litigation, no reportable action was taken.
Assistant City Attorney Maurer further reported that after the Closed Session Special Meeting,
and prior to the regular meeting, the City Council met in a Study Session to hear a report from
staff, and to discuss and provide direction regarding a potential mixed-use project at the former
Vons Corporate Headquarters site between Michillinda Avenue and Sunset Boulevard (618
Michillinda Avenue), and no direction or action was given by the City Council.
6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA
ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto requested the City Council table Consent Calendar 12.a regarding the
legal agreement with SL Environmental Law Group. The City Council concurred.
7. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND
WAIVE THE READING IN FULL
A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato to read
all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
8. PRESENTATIONS
a. Pasadena Humane Society presentation of adoptable dog.
b. Presentation of Monarch Butterfly Day Proclamation to Caity Seymour.
c. Presentation to outgoing Board and Commission Members.
d. Administer the Oath of Office to newly appointed Board and Commission Members.
9. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Amendment to the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan (“SP-SP”) to allow a revised
mixed-use project with 96 residential units under phase 2, merge the properties at
100 and 180 W. Huntington Drive into the specific plan area, and change the general
plan designation, general plan land use map, and zoning designation of these
properties to be consistent with the Specific Plan.
Resolution No. 7223 approving General Plan Amendment No. GPA 18-02 to amend
the General Plan Land Use Designation for the properties at 100 and 180 W.
Huntington Drive from “Commercial with Downtown Overlay” to “Downtown Mixed
Use,” revise the General Plan Land Use Map to reflect the changes, and adopt an
Addendum to the 2014 and 2016 Mitigated Negative Declarations and the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program for all the properties that will be located under the
approved Specific Plan area at 130 W. Huntington Drive.
Recommended Action: Adopt
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Ordinance No. 2355 approving an Amendment to the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific
Plan (“SP-SP”), rezoning the properties at 100 and 180 W. Huntington Drive from
“General Commercial with Downtown Overlay” to “Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan”
with a Height Overlay of H8 at 180 W. Huntington Drive and make revisions to the
Zoning Map to reflect the zone changes for all the properties that will be located
under the approved Specific Plan area at 130 W. Huntington Drive.
Recommended Action: Introduce
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg presented the staff report.
Mayor Tay opened the Public Hearing.
Robb McMillian, Director of Development for the Chateau Group, appeared and thanked the
City Council for attending the ground breaking ceremony for the Le Meridian hotel; he discussed
the architecture of the condominiums and efforts to distinguish between the hotel, the reduction
in floor plans and massing, traffic and parking, amenities and services, accommodations for
pets, renderings of the vision, and electrical vehicle charging stations.
John Dickey, an Arcadia resident, asked if the EIR was available for review.
City Manager Lazzaretto indicated that the project only required a Mitigated Negative
Declaration, not an EIR, but the document is available for review.
Mr. Dickey further asked what type of retail commercial were being proposed, and if it would
conflict with the mall, and asked if underground parking had been considered.
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg explained the mixed-use
retail, office and spa; he stated the lower deck was half subterranean and complete
underground parking seemed financially unfeasible.
Brett Mitulski, an Arcadia resident, appeared and suggested the use of brick or stone to break
up the façade.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by
Council Member Amundson, and seeing no objection, Mayor Tay declared the public hearing
closed.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler to adopt Resolution No. 7223 approving General
Plan Amendment No. GPA 18-02 to amend the General Plan Land Use Designation for the
properties at 100 and 180 W. Huntington Drive from “Commercial with Downtown Overlay” to
“Downtown Mixed Use,” revise the General Plan Land Use Map to reflect the changes, and
adopt an Addendum to the 2014 and 2016 Mitigated Negative Declarations and the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program for all the properties that will be located under the approved
Specific Plan area at 130 W. Huntington Drive. Motion died for lack of a second.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Amundson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Verlato and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7223, adding a Condition 18 that
prior to issuance of building permit for Phase 2 of the project, the design of the mixed-use
building shall be approved by the City Council.
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AYES: Amundson, Verlato, Beck, and Tay
NOES: Chandler
ABSENT: None
Mr. McMillan expressed concern with the delay of Phase 2 and the need to complete the garage
for the hotel; he expressed willingness to listen to comments on architecture and make changes
as appropriate; and stated he would prefer project approval with future discussion on
architectural design.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, and carried
on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2355 approving an amendment to the Seabiscuit
Pacifica Specific Plan (“SP-SP”), rezoning the properties at 100 and 180 W. Huntington Drive
from “General Commercial with Downtown Overlay” to “Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan” with a
Height Overlay of H8 at 180 W. Huntington Drive and make revisions to the Zoning Map to
reflect the zone changes for all the properties that will be located under the approved Specific
Plan area at 130 W. Huntington Drive.
AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Amundson, Beck, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Brett Mitulski, an Arcadia resident, appeared and commented on mixed-use development
projects, and hopes the City Council considers shops and restaurants, and not just mixed-use
developments.
11. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports
from the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 1234]).
Councilmember Beck discussed recent events he attended including the Le Meridian Ground
Breaking, and the Concert in the Park; and announced upcoming events including the Sierra
Madre Parade and the Concerts in the Park.
Councilmember Chandler stated he presented a proclamation at the Race Track and
announced Sunday Brunch.
Councilmember Amundson thanked those who attended and planned the Patriotic Festival; he
commented on the speaker who spoke at a prior City Council meeting regarding district
elections and the Poway litigation; he indicated that he missed the last meeting while honoring
his father and the Battle of the Aleutians 75th Anniversary; and wished everyone a Happy 4th of
July.
Mayor Pro Tem Verlato thanked Brett Mitulski for his comments and discussed efforts to
maintain and enhance retail/commercial space; she discussed her family’s trip to New York and
Boston; she discussed the Patriotic Festival and encouraged suggestions on future events; she
stated that she and her daughter would be joining Council Member Beck on the antique fire
truck at the Sierra Madre Parade; she discussed her experience with saving Monarch
Butterflies; and wished everyone a Happy 4th of July.
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City Clerk Glasco provided information on how to appropriately fly a flag and provided
www.usa.gov/flag for further information; he indicated that he changed the lights at the
monument to red, white, and blue and wished everyone a Happy 4th of July Holiday.
Mayor Tay announced the last week he attended the League of California Cities Mayors and
City Council Members Conference, and indicated that the hot topic discussed at the conference
was CalPERS; he announced the upcoming Concert in the Park and Movie in the Park; he
reminded residents of lawn watering restrictions; and provided information regarding the City’s
next Leadership Academy.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Legal Services Agreement with SL Environmental Law Group for Investigation of
Contaminant Source and Cost Recovery.
Recommended Action: Approve.
b. Professional Services Agreement with Baker & Taylor for Primary Library Materials
Vendor Services for an amount not to exceed $213,200.
Recommended Action: Approve
c. Purchase Order with Clean Energy for the purchase of Compressed Natural Gas
(“CNG”) Fuel for the City’s fleet in an amount not to exceed $70,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
d. Purchase Order with 72 Hour LLC dba National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase
of four black and white Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Patrol Utility Vehicles in the
amount of $144,758.96.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and
carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 12.b through 11.d. Consent
Calendar Item 12.a will be brought back later for City Council consideration.
AYES: Chandler, Amundson, Beck, Verlato, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. to July 17, 2018, 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Conference Room.
ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2018
CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Tay called the Special Meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. in the City Council
Conference Room, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Amundson, Beck, Chandler, Verlato, and Tay
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 Tom Crosby, an individual; Ellen Fu Crosby, an individual v. City
of Arcadia, a California municipality; Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc., a
California non-profit corporation; and Vincent I. Vargas, an individual (Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. BS172105).
No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session item.
The Special Meeting ended at 6:00 p.m.
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ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Tay called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. INVOCATION – Rabbi Sholom Stiefel, Chabad of Arcadia
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Gene Glasco, Elected City Clerk
4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Amundson, Beck, Chandler, Verlato, and Tay
ABSENT: None
5. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Deitsch reported that prior to the regular meeting, the City Council met in a Study
Session to hear a presentation from representatives of the Santa Anita Racetrack and have a
discussion with the City Council and staff relating to the proposed development of new stables in
the north parking lot of Santa Anita Park (285 W. Huntington Drive); after the discussion, no
action was taken or given by the City Council.
City Attorney Deitsch further reported that after the Study Session, the City Council met in a
Closed Session to consider the items (a) and (b) on the posted agenda under closed session
regarding pending litigation and no reportable action was taken.
6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA
ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto referenced the email from Bobby Bluehouse, and forwarded to the City
Council, regarding Public Hearing item 9.c.
7. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND
WAIVE THE READING IN FULL
A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato to read
all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
8. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation by Los Angeles County Arboretum Staff Regarding their Fall 2018
Chinese Lantern Festival.
b. Presentation by the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library of a monetary gift in the
amount of $52,000 to the Arcadia Public Library.
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9. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Confirm the County of Los Angeles Department of Agricultural
Commissioner/Weights and Measures Weed Abatement Charges.
Recommended Action: Approve
City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report.
Mayor Tay opened the Public Hearing. No one appeared.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by
Council Member Amundson, and seeing no objection, Mayor Tay declared the public hearing
closed.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and
carried on roll call vote to confirm the County of Los Angeles Department of Agricultural
Commissioner/Weights and Measures Weed Abatement Charges.
AYES: Chandler, Amundson, Beck, Verlato, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
b. Resolution No. 7226 approving the issuance of the California Statewide
Communities Development Authority Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Methodist
Hospital of Southern California), series 2018 in an aggregate principal amount not to
exceed $300,000,000 for the purpose of financing and refinancing the acquisition,
construction, improvement and equipping of various healthcare facilities and certain
other matters relating thereto.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Assistant to the City Manager Bruckner presented the staff report.
Mayor Tay opened the Public Hearing. No one appeared.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by
Council Member Amundson, and seeing no objection, Mayor Tay declared the public hearing
closed.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on
roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7226 approving the issuance of the California Statewide
communities Development Authority Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Methodist Hospital of
Southern California), series 2010 in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $300,000,000
for the purpose of financing and refinancing the acquisition, construction, improvement and
equipping of various healthcare facilities and certain other matters relating thereto.
AYES: Chandler, Beck, Amundson, Verlato, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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c. Resolution No. 7227 approving General Plan Amendment No. GPA 18-01 to
increase the maximum residential density and height in the Downtown Mixed Use
zone (“DMU”) and in the Central Business District (“CBD”) Zone, and amend the
commercial land use designation to clearly define the Central Business District, and
adopt an addendum to the 2010 General Plan update Environmental Impact Report
and 2016 Development Code update Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Ordinance No. 2356 approving Zone Change No. ZC 18-01 and Text Amendment
No. TA 18-01 to remove the Downtown Overlay from the Central Business District
Zone, and increase the maximum Residential Density and height in the Downtown
Mixed Use Zone (“DMU”) and in the Central Business District (“CBD”) Zone, and
allow an in-lieu parking fee and a new City Center Design Plan.
Recommended Action: Introduce
Council Member Verlato announced that she and her husband own property within 500 feet of
the proposed area and therefore has a conflict; however, she stated that she reserves her right
to comment on the item as a member of the public, and not a Council Member.
At this time, Council Member Verlato left the room and did not participate in the discussion of
this item.
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg and Senior Planner Luis
Torico presented the staff report.
Mayor Tay opened the Public Hearing.
April Verlato, appearing as an Arcadia resident, thanked City staff for trying to come up with a
plan to revitalize the downtown area; she referenced the email received by Bobby Bluehouse
and indicated that she echos several of his concerns; she stated that her number one concern is
parking and recommends the parking lot west be preserved as parking and not developed
because there is going to be a need for parking and pay an in lieu parking fee; she indicated
that many businesses use the parking lot west for their employees; and wanted to make sure
that a balance between the two is being maintained.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by
Council Member Amundson, and seeing no objection, Mayor Tay declared the public hearing
closed.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and
carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7227 approving General Plan Amendment No.
GPA 18-01 to increase the maximum residential density and height in the Downtown Mixed Use
zone (“DMU”) and in the Central Business District (“CBD”) Zone, and amend the commercial
land use designation to clearly define the Central Business District, and adopt an addendum to
the 2010 General Plan update Environmental Impact Report and 2016 Development Code
update Mitigated Negative Declaration, and amend Resolution No. 7227, to increase the
building height from 55 to 60 feet in DMU and CBD Zones.
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AYES: Chandler, Amundson, Beck, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Verlato
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and
carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2356 approving Zone Change No. ZC 18-01
and Text Amendment No. TA 18-01 to remove the Downtown Overlay from the Central
Business District Zone, and increase the maximum Residential Density and height in the
Downtown Mixed Use Zone (“DMU”) and in the Central Business District (“CBD”) Zone, and
amend Ordinance No. 2356, to increase the building height from 55 to 60 feet in DMU and CBD
Zones, allow an in-lieu parking fee, and approve a new City Center Design Plan.
AYES: Chandler, Amundson, Beck, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Verlato
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Marlene Arevalo, resident on Hacienda Drive, appeared and spoke about the ordinance for
protecting trees; she indicated the house next door sold and indicated that oak trees was
removed; that the HOA Architectural Review board did not approve the removal of the tree; and
asked the City Council to take a more active role to protect the trees.
Jack Green, an Arcadia resident, appeared and stated that he is concerned about the removal
of the removal of the oak trees, especially illegally and in the late hours.
Allan Arevalo, mirrors what his wife Marlene Arevalo and Dr. Green spoke about concerning the
removal of oak trees.
City Manager Lazaretto noted that a permit is required to remove an oak tree.
Assistant City Manager Kruckeberg will look into the matter.
11. 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 stated that he participated in the July 4th Sierra Madre parade; he
indicated that he was out of the state when he received the sad news that Rod Salazar had
passed away; and he thanked the Friends of the Library for their $52,000 donation to the
Library.
Council Member Chandler also commented on the passing of Rod Salazar; he also thanked the
Friends of the Library for their $52,000 donation to the Library; and congratulated the new police
officer recruits.
Council Member Amundson also commented on the passing of Rod Salazar; he announced that
Santa Anita Park is having a hazardous waste roundup on August 4; he reminded everyone of
the current heatwave we are experiencing and to be mindful of your neighbors, especially the
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elderly and pets; and announced that Saturday is the Americana Festival at the Performing Arts
Center and Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies will be performing.
Mayor Pro Tem Verlato indicated that she also participated in the Sierra Madre Parade on July
4; she noted certificates she presented to Arcadia Education Foundation Board of Trustees at a
recent luncheon; she announced Thursday Concert in the Parks and Movies in the Park and
reminded everyone to attend; on Friday she attended the inaugural performance of the Vaulting
Ambition Company who performed “Antigone” at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center; she
announced Coffee with the Cop on July 18, at the Embassy Suites at 8:00 a.m.; she announced
Thursday’s Chamber of Commerce “rise and shine” networking breakfast meeting on Thursday,
at the Doubletree in Monrovia, and noted the tribute to Rod Salazar; and announced Arcadia
Downtown’s next event is the Halloween Haunt in October.
City Clerk Glasco had no comments.
Mayor Tay announced the recent ICA conference he attended and indicated that new police
officer technology discussed; he announced that South Air Coast Quality Management District
will give rebates to non-working furnaces, and for additional information go to
www.cleanairfurnacerebate.com; he noted Coffee with a Cop tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. at
the Embassy Suites; he announced the first Financial Advisory Committee meeting will be on
Tuesday, July 24, 7:00 p.m., the Arcadia Moon Festival, September 29, on the City Hall lawn,
and noted to save January 29, 2019, will be the Lunar Year celebration.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Special Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2018, Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of
June 5, 2018, and Special Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2018.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Ordinance No. 2355 approving an Amendment to the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific
Plan (“SP-SP”), rezoning the properties at 100 and 180 W. Huntington Drive from
“General Commercial with Downtown Overlay” to “Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan”
with a Height Overlay of H8 at 180 W. Huntington Drive and make revisions to the
zoning map to reflect the zone changes for all the properties that will be located
under the approved Specific Plan area at 130 W. Huntington Drive.
Recommended Action: Adopt
c. Resolution No. 7228 approving and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
execute all Right-of-Way Certifications for all State and Federally Funded Projects
and to sign all State and Federal Funding documents associated with grant funding
allocations between the City of Arcadia and the State of California.
Recommended Action: Adopt
d. Donation in the amount of $12,000 from the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library to
pay for one-half of the subscription fee for Online Homework Help Service.
Recommended Action: Accept
e. Donation in the amount of $40,000 from the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for
programs, collections, and services for the Arcadia Public Library.
Recommended Action: Accept
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f. Agreement for Legal Services for specialized personnel related legal services and an
Employment Relations Consortium Agreement for personnel related training and
consortium services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in an amount not to exceed
$85,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
g. Professional Services Agreement with DB Electronics for installation and repairs to
the Fire Department’s emergency lighting and sirens, electronics, and communication
equipment in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
h. Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger, LLP for
Professional Lobbying and Consulting Services to secure grant funding for Water and
Stromwater Related Projects in an amount not to exceed $36,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
i. Purchase Order with Superion LLC for Financial System Software Maintenance in an
amount not to exceed $41,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, and carried
on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 12.a through 12.i.
AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Amundson, Beck, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned in memory of long time Arcadia Businessman and Arcadia
Chamber of Commerce Member Rod Salazar at 8:52 p.m. to August 7, 2018, 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Conference Room.
ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018
CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Tay called the Special Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council
Conference Room, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Amundson, Beck, Chandler, Verlato, and Tay
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
George Fasching, an Arcadia resident and business owner, appeared and commented on the future
of the existing stables currently on the Santa Anita Park property.
STUDY SESSION (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
a. Report, discussion, and direction related to Development of New Stables in the North
Parking Lot of Santa Anita Park (285 W. Huntington Drive).
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg provided a presentation of the
proposed North Barn Project at Santa Anita Park.
Pete Siberell, Director of Special Projects at Santa Anita Park, Nicola Boon, NBIC Project Manager
Consultant, and Tim Ritvo, Chief Operating Officer of the Stronach Group, appeared and provided a
project overview of the proposed new stables in the North Parking Lot of Santa Anita Park; and
answered questions raised by the City Council.
No action was requested of or taken by the City Council.
CLOSED SESSION
a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with legal counsel
regarding the matter of Ya-May Christle, an individual v. Police Officer R. Bartley,
individually and in his Official Capacity, Police Officer Scott Elenberger, individually
and in his Official Capacity, Police Officer Jason Davis, individually and in his Official
Capacity, and Does 3 through 10, inclusive (Federal Court Case No. 2:16-CV-
08569-JFW-E).
b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with legal counsel
regarding the matter of Susan Joy Pink v. City of Arcadia, and Does 1 through 25
(Stanley Mosk Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC608696).
No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session items.
The Special Meeting ended at 6:48 p.m.