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Home My WebLink About12/18/2018 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 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 — No one appeared. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with legal counsel regarding the matter of Kristin Gavrity, et al., v. City of Arcadia; United States District Court[Central District] Case No.: 2:18-cv-5769-DDP-JPR. b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with legal counsel regarding the Workers' Compensation matter of Donald Shawver—ADJ 10992392. c. 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 Closed Session Items (a) and (b). Mayor Tay announced that at the end of the regular meeting, the City Council will recess to a Closed Session to consider and discuss Item (c) on the posted agenda. The meeting ended at 6:55 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 — First Reader, Kristin Bennett— First Church of Christ, Scientist 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Gene Glasco, Elected City Clerk 1 12-18-2018 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 reported that prior to the regular meeting, the City Council met in a Closed Session to consider Items (a) and (b) on the posted agenda, and no reportable action was taken; he also reported that Item (c) has not yet been considered, and stated that after the regular meeting, the City Council will recess to a Closed Session to consider Item (c) on the posted agenda, and that no reportable action is anticipated. 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 Certificates of Commendation to the Arcadia High School Apaches Football Team in recognition of their outstanding season and first CIF finals appearance in 40 years. 9. PUBLIC HEARING a. Resolution No. 7239 establishing and/or adjusting various fees for City services; and finding that this Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). Recommended Action: Conduct the Public Hearing and Adopt 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. Mayor Pro Tern Verlato suggested the City Manager be given flexibility to waive fees for businesses depending on the type of business. Council Member Chandler made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 7239 as proposed by staff, which died for lack of a second. 2 12-18-2018 Council Member Beck made an alternate motion, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to give authority to the City Manager or Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director the discretion to write down the small business micro enterprise start up fees from the proposed 50% down to 0% depending on the business; and adopt Resolution No. 7239 establishing and/or adjusting various fees for City services; and finding that this Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). AYES: Beck, Amundson, Chandler, Verlato, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS Laurie Balierie, from the Arcadia Congregational Church, appeared and thanked the City for the additional information posted on the City's website regarding Historical Preservation, and indicated that they cannot sell the property because the property is proposed on the Historical Preservation list. Jolene Cadenbach, from the Arcadia Congregation Church, appeared and supported the comments made by Laurie Balierie, and provided the City Council a letter relating to historical preservation. 11. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense(AB 1234]). Mayor Pro Tern Verlato announced that on December 8, she attended Congresswoman Judy Chu and Mike Ing's Annual Toy Drive at the Elk's Lodge; on December 9, she attended the Sunday with Santa Festival at the Performing Arts Center and presented certificates to the volunteers; on December 11, she participated in the City's Holiday Decoration Awards and presented certificates to the winners; she attended the Foothill Unity Center Christmas event, and thanked all the volunteers, and thanked all the businesses who donated; on December 15, she attended the Arcadia Chinese Association Benefit Gala, and noted that all proceeds from the event will go to the California Wildfire Relief Fund; she stated that, unfortunately, there was no tree lighting ceremony because of the rain; she stated that on January 15, she will be in Sacramento chaperoning two Arcadia High School students to the California PTA Legislative Conference, and will not be attending the January 15, City Council meeting; and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Council Member Amundson indicated that he is looking forward to the New Year, and quoted mid-19th Century Parliament; he spoke about the new governor signing new laws that Governor Brown vetoed, and indicated that he is concerned; and he wished everyone a great Christmas Season. Council Member Beck stated that he attended the employee holiday party on December 13; on December 15, he attended the Arcadia Chinese Association Benefit Gala which he enjoyed; and wished everyone Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year. Council Member Chandler indicated that he also attended the employee holiday party and the Arcadia Chinese Association Benefit Gala, and admired them for donating the proceeds to the California Wildfire Relief Fund; and wished everyone Happy Holidays. 3 12-18-2018 Council Member Amundson mentioned City Manager Lazzaretto's "Above and Beyond Award" and congratulated Officer Ken Lee on receiving that deserving award. City Clerk Glasco announced that he also attended Congresswoman Judy Chu and Mike Ing's Annual Toy Drive on December 8, which was a success, and the Arcadia Chinese Association Benefit Gala on December 15; he indicated that on December 9, he was on a committee which assisted Congresswoman Judy Chu in interviewing and evaluating 16 candidates for appointment to West Point, Annapolis, and the Air Force and indicated that Daniel Black was one of the candidates, and that all applicants received nominations, including 3 from Arcadia; and he further announced that VJ's Auto Service is giving away a pre-owned Honda Prius to a deserving Veteran and provided details. Mayor Tay noted that December 15 was the Arcadia Chinese Association Benefit Gala, and that Council Member Amundson was out of town but donated some gifts, and thanked him for his donation; he noted that when he was on vacation in Costa Rica, Mayor Pro Tem Verlato represented him at various events, and thanked her for that; he indicated that the Arcadia Chinese Association has been serving the community for 36 years; he indicated that the January 1 City Council meeting was cancelled, and announced the next regular meeting is on January 15; and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Resolution No. 7238 approving wage adjustments for unrepresented, non-benefitted part-time employees in accordance with California's minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2019. Recommended Action: Adopt b. Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Environmental Services with Dudek, Michael Baker International, and Psomas for Environmental Consultinq Services. Recommended Action: Approve c. Professional Services Aqreement with Willdan for Engineering Services for the 2019 Citywide Traffic Counts and Engineering and Traffic Survey in the amount of $23,956. Recommended Action: Approve d. Purchase Order with RDO Equipment Company for the purchase of one Vermeer SC60TX Stump Cutter in the amount of$59,677.50. Recommended Action: Approve e. Donation of various stuffed animals from PetSmart for children participating in the Elementary Afterschool Program. Recommended Action: Accept f. Agreement for General Liability Claims Administration Services with Carl Warren & Company and the California Insurance Pool Authority ("CIPA") on behalf of the City of Arcadia for Claims Administration Services in the amount of$62,000. Recommended Action: Approve Council Member Chandler thanked PetSmart for their donation to the Elementary Afterschool Program. 4 12-18-2018 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.f. AYES: Chandler, Amundson, Beck, Verlato, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. CITY MANAGER a. Ordinance No. 2357 adding Sections 6439.3 through 6439.12 to Article VI, Chapter 4, Part 3, Division 9, of the Arcadia Municipal Code, with an exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), imposing regulations on sidewalk vending. Recommended Action: Introduce Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg presented the staff report. Council Member Beck recommended imposing reasonable time limitations similar to construction restrictions in the residential zones. In response to an inquiry by the City Council, Police Chief Guthrie explained that he personally did not think that doing a background check on vendors was consistent with who they currently do background checks on because they are a different classification, but he assured the City Council that the Police Department will make sure licenses are displayed and that they follow the rules. City Attorney Deitsch pointed out revisions to various sections in the Ordinance to include the display of licenses, restrictions on times, and Sundays and holidays consistent with construction restrictions. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Verlato, and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2357 adding Sections 6439.3 through 6439.12 to Article VI, Chapter 4, Part 3, Division 9, of the Arcadia Municipal Code, with an exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), as amended by the City Attorney. AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Amundson, Beck, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None b. Ordinance No. 2358 amending the City Uniform Traffic Ordinance to create additional parking zone restrictions. Recommended Action: Introduce Deputy Development Services Director/City Engineer Wray presented the staff report. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2358 amending the City Uniform Traffic Ordinance to create additional parking zone restrictions. 5 12-18-2018 AYES: Verlato, Chandler, Amundson, Beck, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 14. SUCCESSOR AGENCY a. Successor Agency Resolution No. SA-16 approving and adopting the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177(m). Recommended Action: Adopt Management Analyst Tim Schwehr 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 Successor Agency Resolution No. SA-16 approving and adopting the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177(m). AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Amundson, Beck, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 15. ADJOURNMENT At 8:43 p.m., Mayor Tay announced the City Council will recess to Closed Session to consider Item (c) on the posted agenda. City Attorney Deitsch also announced that no reportable action is anticipated. The City Council meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m. to January 15, 2019, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. ayor of the C. sof Arcadia ATTEST: n MAIAI 6/7\ Chie Deputy City Clerk/ Recoufs Manager 6 12-18-2018