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ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Tay called the meeting to order at 6:04 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)(2) to confer with legal counsel
regarding potential litigation – one (1) case.
b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.8 to confer with Real Property
Negotiators.
Property: City Parking Lots (Assessor Parcel Nos. 5773-301-900 and 901)
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto, Assistant City
Manager/Development Services Director Jason Kruckeberg, and City Attorney
Stephen P. Deitsch
Property Negotiators: Steven Hayashi, Representative, NWI, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session items.
The meeting ended at 7:03 p.m.
Regular Meeting
City Council Chamber, 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Tay called the regular meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
2. INVOCATION – Director of Religious Services, 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/STUDY SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Deitsch announced that the City Council met in a Closed Session prior to the
regular meeting to consider the two items listed on the posted agenda, no reportable action was
taken.
6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA
ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto noted a correction was made on Page 2 of the June 19, 2018, regular
City Council meeting minutes; and stated that City Attorney Deitsch has advised Mayor Pro Tem
Verlato that she has a conflict relating to Consent Calendar Items (e) and (f), and should recuse
herself from voting and participation on those items, and recommended the City Council pull
those items. Council Member Chandler moved to pull the two items recommended by the City
Manager.
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 Council Member Amundson, 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 Mayor’s Certificate of Recognition to WaterSMART Heroes for their
efforts in water conservation.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ken Obst, an Arcadia resident, appeared and spoke about the cell towers proposed at the
Church of Transfiguration by Verizon; he thanked the City Council for fighting for no cell towers
in residential areas, and commended the City Council for looking at all the options.
Bill Ukropina of Pasadena, representing Colliers International, appeared and indicated that a
company from China is coming to Arcadia in about 5 months and gave kudos to Tim Schwehr
who he had the pleasure of working with during this process; he indicated that Mr. Schwehr
assisted with all the proper permits needed, he meet with the tenants immediately at the site,
and was very responsive.
10. 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 made a suggestion that City Council meetings be cancelled in the month
of August due to summer family vacations and other reasons and asked for two other City
Council Members support (only Council Member Amundson concurred); he thanked the
Pasadena Humane Society for bringing the adopt-a-dog Doberman; he congratulated all the
WaterSMART Heroes; he noted that on September 13, a History Lives Here Marker will be
placed at the Baldwin Lake at the Arboretum; and he thanked Mr. Obst for his comments, and
thanked Mr. Ukropina for his comments and congratulated Tim Schwehr on a job well done.
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Council Member Chandler had no comments.
Council Member Amundson concurred that Tim Schwehr is a great asset to the City; he stated
that he received a call from an Arcadia senior who told him that she may not be able to afford to
live in Arcadia with all the taxes, and it may push her out of her home; he reminded everyone
when voting for taxes to think of the seniors; he congratulated the new Arcadia Chinese
Association President Jaime Lee, and wished her well; and spoke about the bear that was
recently tranquilized by the Fish and Game and relocated.
Mayor Pro Tem Verlato noted that she also attended the Arcadia Chinese Association
Installation Dinner, and also congratulated Jaime Lee as the new President; she noted that on
August 26, she attended the Tzu Chi Lunar Festival; she noted that she attended the Arcadia
Council PTA meeting, and stated that a representative from the Library was also present and
provided a report regarding services and statistics the Library provided to customers in 2017
and 2018; and she also concurred that Tim Schwehr is a great asset to the City.
City Clerk Glasco noted that last Sunday was Los Angeles County Day at the County Fair, and
that he attended Supervisor Barger’s, District 5 reception; and announced that Steve Tyrell will
be performing at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center.
Mayor Tay noted that he also attended the Arcadia Chinese Association Installation Dinner and
congratulated Jaime Lee as the new President, and suggested the City and the Arcadia
Chinese Association jointly sponsor the Moon Festival on September 29; he also noted the
Halloween “Trick or Chief” event on October 27, and the Holiday Lighting at the Transit Plaza on
December 6.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of June 19, 2018, and Special and Regular Meeting
Minutes of July 3, 2018, and July 17, 2018.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Resolution No. 7231 a joint Resolution between the Board of Supervisors as the
Governing Body of the County of Los Angeles, the Consolidated Fire Protection
District, and the LA County Library, Road District No. 5, County Lighting
Maintenance District No. 1687, County Lighting District LLA-1, Unincorporated Zone,
and the City Council of the City of Arcadia, approving and accepting the negotiated
exchange of property tax revenue resulting from the reorganization of territory
known as City of Arcadia Reorganization No. 2018-03, amending the spheres of
influence of the City of Arcadia and the County of Los Angeles related to this
property exchange, and initiating an application requesting that the Los Angeles
County Local Agency Formation Commission (“LAFCO”) reorganize territorial
boundaries between the County f Los Angeles and the City of Arcadia at the
intersection of Duarte Road and Oak Avenue, and near the intersection of Mayflower
Avenue and Standish Street.
Recommended Action: Adopt
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c. Resolution No. 7232 amending Resolution No. 7080 establishing compensation and
related benefits for City Council, Executive Management, Management, and
Unrepresented Employees (Assistant to the City Manager).
Recommended Action: Adopt.
d. Professional Services Agreement with Trovao and Associates, Inc. DBA The
Christmas Light Guy Company to provide holiday decorations for the 2018 holiday
season in the amount of $40,500.
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Professional Services Agreement with Gibson Transportation Consulting, Inc. for a
Downtown Arcadia Parking Inventory and Utilization Study in the amount of $48,765.
Recommended Action: Approve
f. Professional Services Agreement with Kreuzer Consulting Group for Arterial Street
Rehabilitation and Related Design Services in the amount of $227,259.
Recommended Action: Approve
g. Extension to the Services Agreement with WaterSmart Software, Inc. to provide
Water Conservation Education Software for Arcadia Water Customers in the amount
of $181,622.
Recommended Action: Approve
h. Extension to the Contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Annual Tree Trimming
Services and Tree Removal and Replacement in the amount of $319,738.43.
Recommended Action: Approve
i. Purchase Order with Eisel Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of a Traffic Rated Vault
Lid for the pressure regulating and reducing valve on Huntington Drive in the amount
of $30,374.73.
Recommended Action: Approve
j. Accept all work performed by Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2017-18
Annual Slurry Seal Project, as complete.
Recommended Action: Approve
k. Accept all work performed by Sequel Construction for the Pavement Rehabilitation of
Second Avenue from Huntington Drive to Foothill Boulevard, as complete.
Recommended Action: Approve
City Manager Lazzaretto reminded the City Council that Mayor Pro Tem Verlato has a conflict
with Consent Calendar Items 11.e and 11.f.
Mayor Pro Tem Verlato also requested Consent Calendar Items 11.d, 11.g and 11.h be pulled
for discussion, and noted she may have a conflict regarding Consent Calendar 11.d.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, and carried
on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar except for Consent Calendar Items 11.e through
h, with Mayor Pro Tem Verlato abstaining on Consent Calendar item 11.d. due to ownership of
property in the downtown area.
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AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Amundson, Beck, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Verlato (Consent Calendar Item 11.d)
City Manager Lazzaretto read the title of Consent Calendar Item 11.e.
Mayor Pro Tem Verlato indicated that she has a potential conflict regarding 11.e and will recuse
herself from discussion and participation, and reserve time for comment as a member of the
public.
e. Professional Services Agreement with Gibson Transportation Consulting, Inc. for a
Downtown Arcadia Parking Inventory and Utilization Study in the amount of $48,765.
Recommended Action: Approve
April Verlato, appearing as an Arcadia resident, indicated that she may potentially have a
conflict regarding Consent Calendar Items 11.e and 11.f, and requested the City Council
continue these items to a future meeting until she can obtain an official determination from the
Fair Political Practices Commission (“FPPC”).
She further indicated that if the City Council chooses not to continue the items, she requested
the City Council deny the traffic study (Consent Calendar Item 11.e) since one was completed in
2011-12, and does not feel the need for spending additional money just to find out how many
parking spaces there are in the downtown area; she noted there is not sufficient parking spaces
in the downtown area, and requested the City Council not spend the money that can be spent
somewhere else.
f. Professional Services Agreement with Kreuzer Consulting Group for Arterial Street
Rehabilitation and Related Design Services in the amount of $227,259.
Recommended Action: Approve
April Verlato, appearing as an Arcadia resident, indicated that her property is in the middle of
the project area, and she may potentially have a conflict, and again requested the City Council
continue this item to a future meeting until she can obtain an official determination from the Fair
Political Practices Commission (“FPPC”); she noted that she would not have a conflict if only a
street rehabilitation is taking place, but stated when capital improvements are involved she feels
she would have a conflict, but feels it is difficult to determine based on the way the staff report is
written; she asked the City Council to continue the item to a future meeting, but noted that if the
City Council chooses to take action now, they should closely look at the cost of the work due to
the City’s current budget deficit.
Council Member Verlato left the room due to her conflict regarding Consent Calendar Items 11.e
and 11.f.
City Manager Lazzaretto read the title of Consent Calendar item 11.e. and explained that the
City had previously done a traffic study in 2011 in anticipation of the Gold Line coming; and that
it is time to look at the study again to determine where parking and traffic might be around the
Gold Line and what parking is available.
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Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg explained that the purpose
of the study is to study the current situation with Gold Line impacts, and to look at long term
solutions.
It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Mayor Tay to table Consent Calendar
Item 11.e. to a future City Council meeting.
AYES: Beck, Tay, and Amundson
NOES: Chandler
City Manager Lazzaretto indicated that Consent Calendar Item 11.f is time sensitive and
provided a brief report regarding the projects related to this item; and indicated that these
projects are not funded by the City’s General Fund.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and
carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 11.f.
AYES: Chandler, Amundson, Beck, and Tay
NOES: None
Mayor Pro Tem Verlato returned to the City Council meeting.
City Manager Lazzaretto reminded the City Council that Mayor Pro Tem Verlato also pulled
Consent Calendar Items 11.g and 11.h for discussion.
Regarding Consent Calendar Item 11.g, Mayor Pro Tem Verlato indicated that she is not
convinced the City needs the Water Education software for Arcadia water customers; she
understands that it is funded through the Water Fund, but is not sure it is a good use of City
funds.
City Manager Lazzaretto explained that the purpose of the WaterSmart software is to provide
residents with individualized household water use goals and water conservation tips; he
indicated that the City is under State mandate to reduce water usage; and indicated that this
item is optional.
Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato to approve Consent
Calendar Item 11.g, and that quarterly reports be sent out instead of monthly reports to
residents.
Council Member Chandler made a substitute motion to move staff’s recommendation. No
second was obtained.
It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, and carried on
roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 11.g, with an amendment to send out quarterly
reports instead of monthly reports.
AYES: Beck, Verlato, Amundson, Chandler, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Manager Lazzaretto read the title of Consent Calendar Item 11.h.
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Regarding Consent Calendar Item 11.h, Mayor Pro Tem Verlato asked if money can be saved
by extending tree trimming to maybe 5, 6 or 7 years instead of every 4 years; and feels that tree
trimming every 4 years may be over trimming.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on
roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 11.h.
AYES: Chandler, Beck, Amundson, Verlato, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. CITY MANAGER
a. City of Arcadia Coyote Management Plan Update.
Recommended Action: Receive and File
Assistant to the City Manager Bruckner presented the staff report.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried
on roll call vote to receive and file the City of Arcadia Coyote Management Plan Update.
AYES: Verlato, Chandler, Amundson, Beck, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Tay provided the Coyote Hotline number.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m. to September 18, 2018, 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Conference Room.