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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/04/2018 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018 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 Mayor Tay announced that the agendized Closed Session was cancelled. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg 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 new Arcadia Tourism Video. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS Susan Guo, an Arcadia resident, appeared and indicated that the City of El Monte has received 11 applications for commercial cannabis cultivation and/or distribution, including one large operation near the Home Depot on Lower Azusa Road in El Monte; she explained that the City of El Monte Planning Commission has already approved one application, and the City of Temple City has hired the law firm of Burke, Williams & Sorenson to begin legal action against the City of El Monte for various environmental issues relating to the project; and she urged the City Council to take official legal action against the City of El Monte. She distributed a fact sheet to the City Council. 1 12-04-2018 Riaz Khan, of the Masjid Jibrael (Mosque of San Gabriel), appeared and invited the City Council to the All Saints Church in Pasadena for a Homeless Memorial Service on December 11, which acknowledges lives of people who died while homeless. 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 addressed Susan Guo's comments regarding cannabis businesses and what Arcadia's restrictions are, and stated he does not feel it worth the fight and the use of taxpayer money to get involved legally; he thanked Mr. Khan for his invocation and the invitation to the Homeless Memorial Service; he commended the Highland Oaks Homeowners' Association on a very informative newsletter; he complimented the look of the Bridge on Santa Anita and the Windmill at Denny's, and thought they looked very festive; he announced the Arcadia Chinese Association Gala on December 15, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Transit Plaza on December 6, which he will be attending. Council Member Chandler complimented staff on the Arcadia Tourism video; he commented on the cannabis cultivation business in El Monte, and asked if staff can reach out to Temple City and find out what their plans are in challenging the project, if they feel they have a winning chance in their lawsuit, and what the cost to Temple City would be to defend. Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg responded to Council Member Chandler's concerns and request. Council Member Amundson and Council Member Beck were both in favor of staff reaching out to Temple City for additional information, but were not in favor of joining in any lawsuit. Council Member Amundson announced that on December 1, he attended the Snow Festival and Breakfast with Santa, on December 3, he attended the Menorah Lighting at the Transit Plaza; he also announced the Ring Security Rebate Program Launch event on December 5 at the Masonic Lodge; and spoke about an email the City Council received from the Chief of Police relating to some of recent burglary successes of the Police Department. In response to Council Member Amundson's request, Police Chief Guthrie spoke about a recent burglary ring in the area, and provided additional information on certain techniques and processes the police use in order to investigate and catch burglars; he commended the officers, investigators and LAPD for their support in assisting with securing filings; he noted that they have seen a decrease in burglaries, and spoke about gang filings and enhancements which keeps criminals in jail longer. Police Chief Guthrie reported on a street robbery that occurred in town last night, and provided tips on how not to be a victim of theft or robbery during this holiday season. Mayor Pro Tern Verlato stated that she was glad to see the Denny's Windmill working and thanked Denny's for the money they invested in it; she announced that she attended the Menorah lighting last night with Council Member Amundson and Mayor Tay, and wished everyone a Happy Hanukkah; she announced the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Transit Plaza on December 6, and noted the Downtown Business Association will also have a photo booth and will donate $5 to the Arcadia Fire Fighters Association Benevolent Fund; on December 8, Representative Judy Chu will be having her annual toy drive at the Elks Lodge; on December 9, she will be at the Sunday with Santa Festival at the Performing Arts Center; and announced on December 11, she will be participating in the Arcadia Holiday Decoration Awards; 2 12-04-2018 and she thanked Susan Guo for bringing the EL Monte cannabis cultivation matter to their attention. City Clerk Glasco announced that he attended the Santa Anita Park Winter Fest last month; he also announced the Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Transit Plaza on December 6, and Judy Chu and Mike Eng's annual toy drive at the Elk's Lodge on December 8, and invited everyone to attend with an unwrapped toy; and on December 9, he stated that he will be assisting Representative Judy Chu in interviewing, evaluating and nominating students for appointment to the various service academies. Mayor Tay stated that he also attended the Menorah Lighting Ceremony on December 3; he announced the Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6, at the Transit Plaza, and on December 5, the Police Department will be having their Ring Security Rebate Program Launch event at the Masonic Lodge; and he reminded everyone that property taxes are due December 10. Council Member Amundson also reminded everyone that proof of residency is required to qualify for the Ring Rebate Program. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Special Meeting Minutes of October 3, 2018, Regular Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2018, and Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2018. Recommended Action: Approve b. Resolution No. 7237 approving and adopting an amended Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974. Recommended Action: Adopt c. Final Map No. 76053 with a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") for an eight-unit multi-family residential condominium subdivision at 141-145 Alice Street. Recommended Action: Approve d. Final Map No. 73453 with an adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") for a 37 residential unit and one commercial airspace lot subdivision for the mixed use development at 56 E. Duarte Road. Recommended Action: Approve e. Professional Services Agreement with the City of Glendale for Crime Laboratory Services in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Recommended Action: Approve Council Member Chandler requested Consent Calendar item 11.e be pulled for discussion. 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.d. AYES: Chandler, Amundson, Beck, Verlato, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 3 12-04-2018 With regard to item 11.e, in response to Council Member Beck's inquiry, Police Chief Guthrie explained how the payment of $15,000 is disbursed, and if not used it is rolled over to the next fiscal year. In response to Council Member Chandler's inquiry, Police Chief Guthrie provided an overview on the importance of expediting results and speeding up the evidence process. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Verlato, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 11.e. AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Amundson, Beck, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 12. CITY MANAGER a. Setting City Water and Sewer Rates for Calendar Year 2019. Resolution No. 7235 setting City Water Rates and finding the rates will not exceed the estimated amount necessary to fund the operation of the City Water System for Calendar Year 2019. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 7236 setting City Sewer Rates and finding the rates will not exceed the estimated amount necessary to fund the operation of the City Sewer System for Calendar Year 2019. Recommended Action: Adopt Management Analyst Mercado presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7235 setting City Water Rates and finding the rates will not exceed the estimated amount necessary to fund the operation of the City Water System for Calendar Year 2019. AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Amundson, Beck, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7236 setting City Sewer Rates and finding the rates will not exceed the estimated amount necessary to fund the operation of the City Sewer System for Calendar Year 2019. AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Amundson, Beck, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned in memory of longtime Arcadia resident Dick Van Kirk at 8:10 p.m. to December 18, 2018, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. 4 12-04-2018 ayor of the City o Arcadia ATTEST: (i / C? f eputy City Clerk/ Reco(d8 Manager 5 12-04-2018