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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11a - Minutes ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2018 CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Tay called the Special Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Gene Glasco, Elected City Clerk ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Amundson, Beck, Chandler, Verlato, and Tay ABSENT: None STUDY SESSION (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) a. Report, discussion and direction regarding concerning revisions to the draft Historic Preservation Ordinance. Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg provided a presentation of the draft Historic Preservation Ordinance. Mayor Tay opened the Public Comments. PUBLIC COMMENTS Gary Kovacic, an Arcadia resident and former Mayor, appeared and expressed his concerns regarding the revisions made to the draft Historic Preservation Ordinance, and stated that the ordinance is weak and very limited; and encouraged the City Council to adopt a meaningful ordinance that will preserve the City’s history, character and soul. Mike Vercillo, an Arcadia resident, appeared and explained his ideas regarding the draft ordinance, and indicated that the City’s local neighborhood and their heritage should be preserved; and recommended that the City Council include this in the draft ordinance. Dean Radle, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed his reasons why he is opposed to the draft Historic Preservation Ordinance. Jesse Chu, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed his concerns regarding the draft ordinance, and indicated that he is opposed to districts, that the City is one, and that history should preserved. Mayor Tay closed the Public Comments. It was the consensus of the City Council that revisions to the draft Historical Preservation Ordinance be made in red-line version and posted on the City’s website to allow the public to make comments for the next 30 days. Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg indicated that after the 30 days, staff will look at feedback from the community, and hopefully schedule the Ordinance for Planning Commission consideration in December or after the holidays. The Special Meeting ended at 7:35 p.m. 1 10-16-2018 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2018 CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Tay called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Amundson, Beck, Chandler, Verlato, and Tay ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Mark Guzman, President of Touchstone Golf LLC, appeared and complimented City staff for the process they have undertaken to select an operator for the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course; he provided information about Touchstone Golf and the services they provide; he also thanked City staff for their recommendation, and the City Council for their consideration. Tom Frost, Vice-President-Business Development of American Golf, appeared and spoke about the current operation of the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course, and indicated that he is very proud of the accomplishments American Golf has provided over the past 30 years; and stated that American Golf deserves a chance to continue operating the golf course. George Gund, Varsity Golf Coach at Arcadia High School, appeared and spoke in support of American Golf. STUDY SESSION (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) a. Report, discussion and direction regarding the Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee Progress Report and Initial Recommendations. City Manager Lazzaretto provided the City Council with a progress report regarding the Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee, including the Committee’s recommendation to declare a fiscal emergency and hold a sales tax election as quickly as possible, preferably before June 2019. Committee Chair Segal provided additional support and justification for this recommendation. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on roll call vote to bring back to a future City Council meeting, a recommendation that the City Council declare a fiscal emergency and place a ¾ sales tax increase measure on a future ballot. AYES: Verlato, Beck, Chandler, and Tay NOES: None ASTAIN: Amundson b. Report, discussion and direction regarding the Management, Operation, and Maintenance of the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course. 2 10-16-2018 Public Works Services Director Tait provided the City Council with a PowerPoint presentation. A motion was made by Council Member Beck, second by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, and carried on roll call vote to place on a future City Council agenda a five-year management agreement with Touchstone Golf, LLC for the management, operation, and maintenance of the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course. AYES: Beck, Verlato, Amundson, Chandler, and Tay NOES: None Mayor Tay announced that at the conclusion of the regular City Council meeting, the City Council will recess to Closed Session to consider the two items listed on the posted agenda. The Study Session recessed at 7:00 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 – Reverend Terry Keenan, The Santa Anita Church 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/STUDY SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Deitsch stated that earlier this year, the City Council established a Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee to look at the City’s finances, revenues, and expenditures in order to provide the City Council with a report; he reported that the Committee convened in a meeting this morning, and a motion was made by Committee Chair Segal, seconded by Committee Member (Vice Chair) Ursettie, to inform the City Council, of the Committee’s findings, that the City is under a state of fiscal emergency; he indicated that during the Study Session, the Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee recommended the City Council declare a fiscal emergency and place a ¾ sales tax increase measure on a ballot, no later than June 2019; he indicated that a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, second by Council Member Beck, the City Council voted 4-0 (Council Member Amundson abstained) to bring back to a future agenda a recommendation that the City Council declare a fiscal emergency and place a ¾ sales tax increase on a ballot. City Attorney Deitsch also announced that the City Council received a report from staff and provided direction regarding the management, operation, and maintenance of the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course; he indicated that this matter was considered by the City Council at the October 2, 2018, Study Session meeting, and that on motion by Council Member Beck, second by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, the City Council unanimously voted (5-0) that staff bringing back to a future City Council agenda, a five-year management agreement with Touchstone Golf, LLC for the management, operation, and maintenance of the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course; and he announced 3 10-16-2018 that at the conclusion of the regular City Council meeting, the City Council will recess to a Closed Session to consider the two items listed on the posted agenda under Closed Session, and that no reportable action is expected. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto requested the City Council table Consent Calendar 10.e regarding the Legal Services Agreement with SL Environmental Law Group. The City Council unanimously 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 Council Member Amundson, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS – no one appeared 9. 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 announced that it is the season for mosquitos, and the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is clamping down on unattended pools and issuing notices of swimming pool violations, and urged those who receive a notice of violation to immediately address the issue. Council Member Beck commended Public Works Services Director Tait on purchasing replacement water from the Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster at a cost savings of $680,000 to the City and its customers; he also commended the Public Works Services Department for their quick response in fixing reported problems; and announced the Halloween Harvest Fall Festival on October 27, and encouraged everyone to attend. Council Member Amundson stated that he traveled to the Cradle of Liberty in Boston last weekend, and commented on the strict historic preservation ordinances that help preserve the city and its history; he stated that last week the City Council spoke about an historic preservation ordinance and indicated that it is important to preserve areas of the City for future generations to understand what makes Arcadia great. Mayor Pro Tem Verlato shared an incident that occurred regarding an empty home that was broken into next door to her; she expressed her concern over the rise of burglaries in Arcadia due to empty oversized homes owned by investors and hopes the City Council can revisit the FAR (Floor Area Ratio) that was adopted for South Arcadia, and hopes that her service on the City Council will help preserve the City’s remaining community of homes. City Clerk Glasco announced that he attended WaterFest 2018 at the County Park on October 13, and the Arcadia Women’s Club is hosting a Bridge and Bunco Fundraiser on October 25. Mayor Tay announced that he attended the Crystal Ball Fundraiser on October 6; he shared an incident which someone attempted to break into his home, and encouraged residents to organize a neighborhood watch; he also announced that he attended WaterFest 2018 on 4 10-16-2018 October 13, and stated that the City received the W aterSmart City Award for water conservation; he announced the Security Expo is tomorrow at the Arcadia Masonic Center, the Arcadia Halloween Harvest Festival on October 27, Trick or Chief Event on October 29; and encouraged everyone to vote on November 6. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Resolution No. 7233 approving Final Map No.77169 to combine 10 legal lots into one lot and accept a dedication for streets and highway purposes along a portion of Goldring Road for a new, two-story 16,360 square foot industrial building at 11700 Goldring Road. Recommended Action: Adopt b. Resolution No. 7234 amending Resolution No. 7194 establishing hourly wage schedule for unrepresented, non-benefitted, part-time employees (Part-Time Police Investigation Technician). Recommended Action: Adopt c. Grant Award from the Office of Traffic Safety – Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, for reimbursement of costs related to various traffic enforcement operations in the amount of $70,000. Recommended Action: Accept d. Professional Services Agreement with Revize, LLC aka Revize Software Systems for Website Design and Content Management System Services in an amount not to exceed $55,950. Recommended Action: Approve e. Legal Services Agreement with SL Environmental Law Group for Investigation of Contaminant Source and Cost Recovery. Recommended Action: Approve (item tabled and removed from Consent Calendar) f. Contract with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. for Extraordinary Traffic Signal Maintenance Services in the amount of $62,930. Recommended Action: Approve g. Contract with Pipe-Tech, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Annual Sewer CCTV Inspections in the amount of $40,920. Recommended Action: Approve h. Purchase Order with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of 17 dual-band portable Motorola APX 8000 series adios and 8 tri-band portable Motorola APX 8000 series radios in an amount not to exceed $131,000. Recommended Action: Approve i. Purchase of 5,000 acre-feet of Imported Replacement Water from the Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster in the amount of $3,990,000. Recommended Action: Approve 5 10-16-2018 j. Accept all worked performed by General Pump Company, Inc. for the Rehabilitation of a Booster Pump and Installation of a New Booster Pump at Baldwin Booster Station. Recommended Action: Approve Council Member Beck requested Consent Calendar item 10.b be pulled for discussion. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 10.a, 10.c, and 10.d. and 10.f. through 10.j. AYES: Verlato, Amundson, Beck, Chandler, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None At the request of Council Member Beck, Police Chief Guthrie responded to questions regarding Consent Calendar Item 10.b. It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 10.b. AYES: Beck, Chandler, Amundson, Verlato, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 11. CITY MANAGER a. Professional Services Agreement with Ring, LLC for the extension of the Subsidy Program for Private Security Camera Services in an amount not to exceed $25,000. Recommended Action: Approve Senior Management Analyst Dr. Brutus presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on roll call vote to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Ring, LLC for the extension of the Subsidy Program for Private Security Camera Services in an amount not to exceed $25,000. AYES: Chandler, Beck, Amundson, Verlato, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None At 7:56 p.m., the City Council recessed to Closed Session to consider the two items listed on the posted agenda. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) to confer with legal counsel regarding the initiation of potential litigation – one (1) case. 6 10-16-2018 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 Closed Session ended at 8:47 p.m. 12. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned in memory of longtime resident Gary Dorn at 8:47 p.m. to November 6, 2018, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. 1 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2018 CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Tay called the Special Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Floretta K. Lauber Museum Education Center, 382 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, Tay, and Amundson ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS – No one appeared. a. Meet with Leadership Academy participants to discuss functions of the City Council. The City Council met with the Leadership Academy participants to discuss how the City Council and its members generally function. No action was requested or taken. The Special Meeting ended at 6:30 p.m. 1 11-06-2018 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2018 CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Tay called the meeting to order at 6:41 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)(4) to confer with legal counsel regarding the initiation of potential litigation – one (1) case. No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session item. The meeting ended at 6:46 p.m. Regular Meeting City Council Chamber, 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Tay called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 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 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 one item listed on the posted agenda, where no reportable action was taken. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto noted that, regarding Public Hearing 9.a, the applicant has requested a revision to the hours of operation, and that a copy of the revised Condition of Approval No. 1 was previously provided to the City Council. 2 11-06-2018 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 Certificates of Commendation to the participants of the 2018 Leadership Academy. c. Presentation of Proclamation to Arcadia High School Drum Major Carolyne Kim for the 2018 Festival of Bands event. 9. PUBLIC HEARING a. Temporary Use Permit with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) for a Winter Festival that includes a variety of Holiday Activities, and Ice Skating Rink, Tree Lot, and over 60 Pop-up Shops and Food Stands in the Santa Anita Park Infield from November 23, 2018, through January 6, 2019, at 285 W. Huntington Drive. Recommended Action: Approve Senior Planner Luis Torico presented the staff report. Mayor Tay opened the Public Hearing. No one appeared. Mayor Tay closed the Public Hearing. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on roll call vote to approve a Temporary Use Permit with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) for a Winter Festival that includes a variety of Holiday Activities, and Ice Skating Rink, Tree Lot, and over 60 Pop-up Shops and Food Stands in the Santa Anita Park Infield from November 23, 2018, through January 6, 2019, at 285 W. Huntington Drive, and the amended Condition of Approval #1 (hours of operation). AYES: Chandler, Beck, Amundson, Verlato, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS Lois Merritt, an Arcadia resident, appeared and thanked the City Council on behalf of her neighbors for putting in a nice safe sidewalk, and she also thanked Associate Engineer Kevin Merrill for his assistance in the project. Laurie Baglieri, representing the Arcadia Congregational Church, appeared and indicated that they are in the process of selling the Church, which is on the potential historical preservation list, and requested the City expedite the process so they can get it off the list and sell the property. 3 11-06-2018 Brian Goldin, an Arcadia resident, appeared and spoke about Ordinance No. 1057w which prohibits individuals from feeding animals or fowl on any streets or sidewalks, and feels the ordinance should be amended to prohibit the feeding of any wildlife on any street, sidewalk , or private property. Susan Guo, an Arcadia resident, appeared and read a letter on behalf of Dr. Sheng Chang regarding his opposition to the proposed historical preservation ordinance. 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 congratulated all the Leadership Academy participants; he thanked the Humane Society for bringing the adoptable dog; he commended the Arcadia Police Foundation for their donation to the Police Department’s K-9 program; he stated that in compliance with AB1234, he received a free ticket to the Moonlight Forest Festival at the Arboretum; he congratulated Council Member Amundson and Mayor Pro Tem Verlato on a successful Halloween Harvest Festival on October 27; and announced that on November 10, the Historical Society will be having a mystery dinner, which he is unable to attend. Council Member Chandler commented on a Fish and Game provision that prohibits the feeding of wildlife. Council Member Amundson reminded everyone that there is still time to vote; he noted that last weekend he was walking precincts for a City Council candidate in Orange County, and residents there could not wait until the election was over; he provided a status report on the Redondo Beach case regarding municipal elections and SB 415; he commented on the pension problem in California; he noted that last week he received a questionnaire from the League of California Cities asking what is the most important priority for next year, and urged the City Council to get a hold of the League and let them know by November 9 that pensions matter and it needs to be resolved; he noted that when he was recently travelling, he met someone from the Bay area who was familiar with Arcadia because his daughter participated in the Track and Field Invitational; and announced Veteran’s Day on Sunday, November 11. Mayor Pro Tem Verlato noted she gave a presentation to four Cub Scouts at Holy Angels School who had all earned a Super Nova award through the Cub Scouts for their achievement in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math); on October 18, she attended the Library Board meeting for Council Member Beck; on October 19, she attended the Epic Media Health Fair; on October 25, she attended the Moonlight Forest Festival at the Arboretum; she stated that October 27 was the Halloween Harvest Festival and reported that more than 3,000 people attended, and later she attended the Trick or Chief Police Foundation fundraiser; she stated that on October 31, she attended Assemblyman Ed Chau’s Urban Wildlife round table and the topic was “how to learn to live with and how to interact with the wildlife”; she also noted that this morning she attended the School District Council PTA, and spoke about some of the joint ventures City and the School District are engaged in, and noted some of the partnered services provided to the kids; she also congratulated all the Leadership Academy participants; she noted that on November 8, she will be attending the Annual Veteran’s Day Luncheon, and the Foothill Unity Center Open House, and the Downtown Business Association will be presenting them with a check for $1,000 from the Halloween Harvest Festival Beer and Wine sales; she also noted that she will be attending the Vietnam Veteran’s War Monument Memorial event on November 11; and noted that she has filled in for the Mayor the last couple of weeks while he 4 11-06-2018 was in China, but that she was disappointed to learn that Mayor Tay was saying some negative things about her on We Chat, and would appreciate him saying some nice things about her. City Clerk Glasco announced the Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration Luncheon on November 8, and November 11, is Veteran’s Day and invited everyone to visit the Vietnam Veteran’s War Memorial Monument; and noted that November 17, is the 65th Annual Festival of Bands Parade. Mayor Tay responded to Mayor Pro Tem Verlato’s comments that he was making negative comments about her, he asked for proof of the comments he allegedly said, and apologized; he thanked the Arcadia Police Foundation for the $8,000 donation to the Arcadia Police Department K-9 program, and noted that residents can also donate by contacting the Arcadia Police Foundation; he reminded everyone that from November 1 to April 30, is the winter watering schedule, and urged everyone to adjust their water sprinklers to the Tuesday and Saturday schedule; he stated the Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee is in the process of preparing their final report to the City Council, and invited the public to attend the meeting tomorrow morning, November 7; he announced today is election day, and spoke about working together even if there are different opinions and point of views; and noted that he was in China and visited the Dr. Robert O. W ilson monument; and announced that November 17, is the 65th Annual Festival of Bands Parade, and warned residents to avoid driving in that area. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2018, Continued Special Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2018, and Special Meeting Minutes of September 19, 2018. Recommended Action: Approve b. Donation of $8,000 from the Arcadia Police Foundation for the Arcadia Police Department’s Police Service Dog (K-9) Program for FY 2018-19. Recommended Action: Accept c. Contract with Sheldon Mechanical Corporation for HVAC Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services at various City facilities in the amount of $151,046. Recommended Action: Approve d. Purchase Order with Waxie’s Enterprises, Inc. dba Waxie Sanitary Supply for the purchase of janitorial supplies and related products for various City facilities in an amount not to exceed $65,000. Recommended Action: Approve e. Accept all work performed by Commercial Roofing Systems, Inc. for the Fire Station 105 Roof Restoration Project as complete. Recommended Action: Approve f. Accept All Work Performed by Vincor Construction, Inc. for the Library and Police Department Carpet Tile Installation Project as complete. Recommended Action: Approve g. Accept all work performed by Ramona, Inc. for Phase 3 of the Huntington Drive Sewer Capacity Improvement Project as complete. Recommended Action: Approve 5 11-06-2018 h. Accept all work performed by Golden State Constructors, Inc. for City Facilities ADA Improvements at the Community Center, Chamber of Commerce and Council Chambers as complete. Recommended Action: Approve i. Accept all work performed by Golden State Constructors, Inc. for the Colorado Boulevard Sidewalk Gap Closure Project at Newcastle Park as complete. Recommended Action: Approve j. Street Closures for Arcadia High School Music Club’s 65th Annual Festival of Bands Parade, held on Saturday, November 17, 2018. 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.a through 12.j. AYES: Chandler, Amundson, Beck, Verlato, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. CITY MANAGER a. Professional Services Agreement with Gibson Transportation Consulting, Inc. for a Downtown Arcadia Parking Evaluation and Plan in the amount of $48,765. Recommended Action: Approve City Manager Lazzaretto reminded the City Council that City Attorney Deitsch has advised that Mayor Pro Tem Verlato has a conflict because she owns property in the project area. Mayor Pro Tem Verlato noted that she has a conflict because she owns property in the project area, and will recuse herself from discussion and participation, but will reserve time for comment as a member of the public, and not as a member of the City Council. Mayor Pro Tem Verlato left the room, and was not present for any discussion on this item. Deputy Development Services Director/Civil Engineer Wray presented the staff report. April Verlato, property owner of 33 Huntington Drive, and Board Member of the Downtown Arcadia Business Improvement Association, appeared and indicated that she is now in favor of the study and expenditure, but would like them to stay focused on parking in the future, and what is the best use for the public parking spaces that currently exist. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Gibson Transportation Consulting, Inc. for a Downtown Arcadia Parking Evaluation and Plan in the amount of $48,765. AYES: Chandler, Amundson, Beck, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: Verlato 6 11-06-2018 Mayor Pro Tem Verlato returned to the dais. 14. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned in memory of the victims of the attack on the Pittsburgh Synagogue and the victims of the Kroger Shooting in Louisville at 8:31 p.m. to November 20, 2018, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room.