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Home My WebLink About01/15/2019 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Tay called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. INVOCATION — Council Member Peter Amundson 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Gene Glasco, Elected City Clerk 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Amundson, Beck, Chandler, and Tay ABSENT: Verlato It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Amundson, that Mayor Pro Tem Verlato be excused from this meeting. 5. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED/STUDY SESSION ITEMS Assistant City Attorney Maurer announced that, prior to the regular meeting, the City Council met in a Closed Session to consider the one item listed on the posted agenda and no reportable action was taken. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto announced that, at the request of Mayor Tay, City Manager item 13.a will be moved before the Public Hearing item, and he asked Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg to introduce Ken Fields, the City's new Building Official. 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 an adoptable dog. b. Mayor's Certificates of Commendation to the Arcadia High School Girls Tennis Team in recognition of their outstanding season and winning their first CIF State Regional Championship. 1 01-15-2019 It was the consensus of the City Council that City Manager Item 13.a be moved to this portion of the agenda. 13. CITY MANAGER a. Report, discussion and direction regarding the Citizen's Financial Advisory Committee Final Report. Recommended Action: Receive and File Report and Direct Staff to Implement Recommendations City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report of the Citizen's Financial Advisory Committee. The City Council applauded and commended the Citizen's Financial Advisory Committee for their dedication and hard work, and would also like them to continue to serve on the Citizen's Financial Advisory Committee for purposes of looking into pension reform solutions. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on roll call vote to receive and file report, and direct staff to implement recommendations in the staff report, and continue the current committee members. AYES: Chandler, Beck, Amundson, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: Verlato 9. PUBLIC HEARING a. Statement of Objectives and Projects for use of Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Funds for Fiscal Year 2019-20. Recommended Action: Approve Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg 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. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to approve the Statement of Objectives and Projects for use of Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Funds for Fiscal Year 2019-20. AYES: Chandler, Amundson, Beck, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: Verlato 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS Heidi Tong, an Arcadia resident and a Los Angeles County Sanitation District employee, appeared and indicated that the Sanitation District has been withholding their cost of living 2 01-15-2019 adjustments for the past two years; she appealed to the City Council for their support and also appealed to Mayor Tay and Council Member Chandler, who serve on the Sanitation District Board, to speak up for the employees at their meetings and to speak with management to withdraw their proposal for pay cuts. She distributed a fact sheet and sample letter of support to the City Council. Rodney Williamson, an Arcadia resident, appeared and provided comments regarding historical preservation. Ray Ciranno, an Arcadia resident, appeared and spoke about the City's financial situation and agrees that action needs to be taken; he asked about reductions and revenues, and acknowledged the City Manager's recommendations; he asked to develop a solid basis for declaring a fiscal emergency, and encouraged the City Council to continue the dialogue with CaIPERS, and acknowledged the City's tough situation. 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 welcomed Ken Fields to the City family; he thanked the Pasadena Humane Society for bringing the adoptable dog, and thanked Mayor Tay for continuing the adopt-a-dog program; he congratulated the Arcadia High School Girls Tennis team on winning their first CIF State Regional Championship; he thanked the Citizen's Financial Advisory Committee for their service and final report. Council Member Chandler also thanked the Citizen's Financial Advisory Committee for their service and commitment; and he spoke about Arcadia's Public Safety and Quality of Life brochure that was sent out to all residents regarding Arcadia high quality of life and service, and thanked those residents who returned their survey. Council Member Amundson commented on pension reform and what is happening in Sacramento; he spoke about the County's new Homeless App; he commented on the new Governor's budget and the impacts to cities; and wished everyone a Happy New Year. City Clerk Glasco indicated that last Saturday night he attended the Arcadia High School Spaghetti dinner and memorial to Tony Antista. Mayor Tay wished everyone a Happy New Year; he thanked the Citizen's Financial Advisory Committee for their hard work and dedication; he explained what the Clean Power Alliance group is about and that Arcadia will start benefitting in February and spoke about residents opting out of Southern California Edison and provided information regarding the savings to the residents, and encouraged residents to go to the website for more information. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2018, December 4, 2018, December 18, 2018, and Special Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2019. Recommended Action: Approve b. 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 3 01-15-2019 California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), imposing regulations on Sidewalk Vending. Recommended Action: Adopt c. Ordinance No. 2358 amending the City Uniform Traffic Ordinance to create additional parking zone restrictions. Recommended Action: Adopt d. Contract with GRFCO, Inc. for the Miscellaneous Sewer Main Repair Project in the amount of$81,600. Recommended Action: Approve e. Contract with Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Annual Slurry Seal Project in the amount of$539,475.50. Recommended Action: Approve f. Short Form Contract with Post Alarm Systems for the installation of an intrusion alarm, security cameras, and access control system at City Hall and Council Chambers in the amount of$79,846.77. Recommended Action: Accept g. Purchase Order with Haaker Equipment Company for the purchase of one 2020 CNG '' Vactor Hydro Excavator Truck in the amount of$474,975.96. Recommended Action: Approve h. Reject low bid from Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. and contract with Siemens Mobility Inc. for Extraordinary Traffic Signal Maintenance Services in the amount of$73,630. Recommended Action: Approve i. Reject low bid from San Marino Roof Co., Inc. and contract with Anninq-Johnson Company, Inc. for the Orange Grove Reservoir No. 2 Roof Repair Project in the amount of$257,000. Recommended Action: Approve j. Use of Supplemental Funding Request Form and a Loan from the General Fund Reserve in the amount of $116,457.17 for the purchase of Landscape Maintenance Equipment for the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course. Recommended Action: Approve Council Member Chandler pulled Consent Calendar Item 12.j for further discussion. City Manager Lazzaretto explained the supplemental funding for the purchase of landscape maintenance equipment for the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course. 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, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: Verlato 4 01-15-2019 13. CITY MANAGER (This item was moved prior to the Public Hearing Item) a. Report, discussion and direction regarding the Citizen's Financial Advisory Committee Final Report. Recommended Action: Receive and File Report and Direct Staff to Implement Recommendations 14. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. in memory of long time Arcadia Resident and Former Commissioner Don Swenson to Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. ,i ayor of the Ci .cf Arcadia ATTEST: �11 / Chi: �eputy City Clerk/ Rec• ds Manager 5 01-15-2019