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Home My WebLink About08/07/2018 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Tay called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 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, Chandler, Verlato, and Tay ABSENT: Beck A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson that Council Member Beck be excused from this meeting. The City Council concurred. 5. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED/STUDY SESSION ITEMS Mayor Tay announced there were no Closed or Study Session items on the agenda. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto stated 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 Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Amundson to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 8. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of Mayor's Certificate of Commendation to Arcadia High School Seniors Cindy Law, Veronica Yu, and Karen Thai, for winning first place in Ninth Circuit 2018 Civics Video Competition. b. Presentation of donation of Mayor's Community Breakfast proceeds to Foothill Unity Center, Inc. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS Joan Schmitt, a Monrovia resident, appeared and commended staff and the City for putting together the Concerts and Movies in the Park events; she stated that her family had a great time and the events were wonderful; she announced that next Wednesday at Annunciation Church Hall the new CHP Captain will be introduced; and thanked Foothill Unity Center for the amazing work they do. 1 08-07-2018 Raquel McLaughlin, operator of Vintage Treasurers in Arcadia, appeared and thanked the City Council and the public for supporting her mother's small business; she indicated that her mother received a citation for having a sign on the sidewalk, expressed her frustration over the process of paying citations, and asked for City Council guidance and clarification; and she invited the City Council to the Ribbon Cutting ceremony in October. City Manager Lazzaretto referred Ms. McLaughlin to Tim Schwehr in the Economic Development Division. 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 Chandler congratulated the students for winning and participating in the Ninth Circuit 2018 Civics Video Competition; he commented on Assembly Bill 931, and expressed the importance of bringing awareness to all cities about AB 931; and requested a Study Session on this matter. City Manager Lazzaretto stated that in order to take action on the matter it would be more appropriate to do a City Manager item at the next City Council meeting. It was the consensus of the City Council to have Assembly Bill 931 on the agenda under City Manager items at the next City Council meeting. Council Member Amundson announced that he attended National Night Out, and a Neighborhood Watch meeting; he noted that also attended the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments meeting, and spoke about his opposition to Proposition 6; he spoke about Consent Item 11.h regarding the 6.6 Series Street Lighting Retrofit Pilot Project and commended the Public Works Services Department for finding a cost effective resolution. Mayor Pro Tern Verlato announced that on July 19, she attended the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Rise and Shine Event, and on July 25, she attended the Chamber of Commerce Love Lunch; she also stated that the Chamber of Commerce is great for networking, and that Tim Schwehr is another good source for small business owners; she noted that on August 1, she attended the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Homelessness Summit; and on August 5, she attended the League of Women Voters Ice Cream Social; she reminded everyone that next week is the first day of school; and she recognized and thanked the Arcadia Police Department for being responsive to the calls they receive and for the work they do. City Clerk Glasco announced that over the weekend he hosted a "Celebration of Life" for a lifetime friend at Rod's Grill, and noted that it was a nice memorable experience. Mayor Tay announced that August 9, is the last Concert and Movie at the Park, and encouraged everyone to attend; he also announced that there are a few spots available for participation in the Leadership Academy, and those interested should contact Laena Shakarian in the City Manager's Office; and noted the next Citizen's Financial Advisory Committee meeting will be held on August 15, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Conference room. 2 08-07-2018 11. CONSENT CALENDAR a. 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, allow an in-lieu parking fee, and approve a New City Center Design Plan. Recommended Action: Adopt b. Resolution No. 7229 determining the amount of revenue to be raised from property taxes for Fiscal Year 2018-19 to pay for the debt service on the 2011 and 2012 General Obligation Bonds Recommended Action: Approve c. Accept all work performed by Hardy & Harper, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Pavement Rehabilitation Project as complete. Recommended Action: Approve d. Accept all work performed by Absolute Building Services, Inc. for the Police Department Fuel Station Canopy Project as complete. Recommended Action: Approve e. Accept all work performed by National Plant Services, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2017- 18 Annual Sewer CCTV Inspections as complete. Recommended Action: Approve f. Accept all work performed by Cedro Construction, Inc. for the Valve Replacement Project on Santa Anita Avenue as complete. Recommended Action: Approve g. Accept all work performed by California Surfacing for the Tennis Court Resurfacing Project at Camino Grove Park and Bicentennial Park as complete. Recommended Action: Approve h. Accept all work performed by Angeles Contractor, Inc. for the 6.6 Series Street Lighting Retrofit Pilot Project as complete. Recommended Action: Approve i. Accept all work performed by Sully-Miller Contracting Co. for Pedestrian Access Improvements between Huntington Drive and the City-Owned parking lot as complete. 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 11.a through 11.i. AYES: Chandler, Amundson, Verlato, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: Beck 3 08-07-2018 12. CITY MANAGER a. Five-Year Homelessness Plan for the City of Arcadia and submittal to the County of Los Angeles. Recommended Action: Approve Recreation and Community Services Director Somogyi presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to approve the Five-Year Homelessness Plan for the City of Arcadia and authorize submittal to the County of Los Angeles. AYES: Chandler, Amundson, Verlato, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: Beck 13. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned in memory of Former Mayor Jack Saelid, and longtime resident Earl Eager Albert at 8:47 p.m. to August 21, 2018, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. 111 a er of the City y Arcadia ATTEST: ChiefFruty City Clerk/Reco •- Manager 4 08-07-2018