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ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Tay called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. INVOCATION – Mohammad AbdulAhad – Masjid Gibrael (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 there were no Closed or Study Session items on the agenda.
6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA
ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto announced that the Historic Preservation Ordinance is scheduled for
the February 19, 2019, City Council meeting, and encouraged those interested in historic
preservation to attend; and he introduced Sam Hopwood a guest visiting from Sydney, Australia
on an exchange program.
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. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mary Ann Lutz, former Mayor of the City of Monrovia and member of Healing Connections,
provided a presentation regarding suicide prevention.
Rodney Williamson, an Arcadia resident, appeared and requested that the February 19, 2019,
City Council meeting regarding the historical preservation ordinance be placed on the City’s
website; and inquired about Agenda Item 7, Motion to read all ordinances and resolutions by
title only.
In response to Mr. Williamson’s inquiry, City Attorney Deitsch indicated that the Government
Code requires that all ordinances and resolutions be read in full.
Also, in response to Mr. Williamson’s comment, City Manager Lazzaretto indicated that the
February 19, 2019, historical preservation meeting is on the City’s website.
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Giselle Sorial, representing the office of Senator Susan Rubio, appeared and spoke about
services offered by the Senator’s office; and announced that on February 23, they will be
hosting “Coffee with the Senator” at the Arcadia Public Library, and encouraged everyone to
attend.
9. MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City Council
related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 1234]).
Council Member Beck commended Public Works Services Department for obtaining grants for
the purchase of a water tanker truck; he noted two new traffic light signals being installed on
Huntington Drive between Santa Anita and First Avenue, and First Avenue and Second Avenue;
he announced the Mayor’s Breakfast on February 7; he thanked Marianne Lutz for her
presentation; he announced the Chinese Lunar New Year Luncheon at the Community Center
on February 8; he commented on burglaries; and noted that the City Council meeting will be
adjourned in memory of former resident Mano “Paul” Kamaleson.
Council Member Chandler asked the City Council to consider, and place on a future agenda, the
discussion of a letter of support to the City of Rosemead and Temple City opposing the approval
of a marijuana facility in the City of El Monte. The City Council concurred.
Council Member Chandler noted the pavement resurfacing project on Camino Real is delayed
due to ongoing water main replacement projects.
In response to Council Member Chandler’s comments, Public Works Services Director Tait
explained the ongoing water main replacement projects and the delay.
Mayor Pro Tem Verlato announced that she was in Sacramento advocating for more funding for
all schools throughout California, and that on January 22, she participated in the homeless
count; she thanked Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association board members Steve Rhee
and Stephanie Aikin, Recreation and Parks Commissioner Raymond Cheung and those
residents who participated in the count; and wished everyone a Happy Chinese New Year.
City Manager Lazzaretto stated that it will be a while before the City receives the official
homeless count numbers, but indicated that the number counted that night was 29.
Council Member Amundson noted that 22 veterans commit suicide a day, and that suicide is a
big issue of all ages; he spoke about CalPERS investments; he noted that the Air Quality
Management District is planning a potential sales tax increase; he noted that Food Forward is a
company that collects and donates produce from trees and produce markets to food banks; he
provided additional information regarding the marijuana facility in City of El Monte; he
announced that March 14, is the “Meet your Beat Commander” at the Arcadia Public Library
Auditorium; and wished everyone a Happy Lunar New Year.
City Clerk Glasco announced that Congresswoman Judy Chu is hosting her 10th Annual
Congressional Women of the Year Awards and is seeking nominations for the 27th
Congressional District.
Mayor Tay spoke about marijuana legalization and provided voter results for Proposition 64; he
announced that he attended the League of California Cities conference; he indicated that the
Bureau of Cannabis Control revised their regulations prohibiting cities from banning the delivery
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of cannabis, and asked for City Council support opposing those regulations and requested staff
investigate the matter further. Council Members Chandler and Amundson concurred.
In response to Mayor Tay’s comments, City Manager Lazzaretto stated that the City Attorney’s
office is looking into the matter, and that a report for City Council consideration will be presented
at a future meeting.
Mayor Tay stated that he spoke to the Assistant City Manager of the City El Monte regarding the
cannabis facility; he stated that he attended the Independent Cities Association Conference;
and wished everyone a Happy Lunar New Year.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Resolution No. 7241 declaring that weeds, brush, rubbish, and refuse upon or in
front specified property in the city are seasonal and recurrent public nuisance, and
declaring an intention to provide for the abatement thereof.
Recommended Action: Adopt
c. Professional Services Agreement with Calgon Carbon Corporation for Granular
Activated Carbon Adsorption System Services at Live Oak Well in the amount of
$1,246,174.
Recommended Action: Approve
d. Purchase Order with 72 Hour LLC dba National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of
one 2020 Freightliner CNG Water Tanker Truck in the amount of $197,971.06.
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Contract with Belco Elecnor Group for Traffic Signal Improvements, including Traffic
Signalization of mid-block crosswalks on Huntington Drive between Santa Anita
Avenue and Second Avenue, and Miscellaneous Traffic Signal Improvements at
multiple locations on Huntington Drive from Santa Clara Street to Gateway Drive in
the amount of $658,472.
Recommended Action: Approve
f. Accept all work performed by Clean Cut Landscape, Inc. for the Phase 2 Median Turf
Reduction Program on Huntington Drive as complete.
Recommended Action: Approve
Mayor Pro Tem Verlato announced that she has a conflict regarding Consent Calendar Item
10.e, because she owns property in the project area, and will recuse herself from participation
and discussion.
Council Member Beck pulled Consent Calendar Item 10.c for separate discussion.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Amundson, and
carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 10.a, 10.b, 10.d, and 10.f.
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AYES: Chandler, Amundson, Beck, Verlato, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
c. Professional Services Agreement with Calgon Carbon Corporation for Granular
Activated Carbon Adsorption System Services at Live Oak Well in the amount of
$1,246,174.
Recommended Action: Approve
Regarding Consent Calendar Item 10.c, Council Member Beck indicated that given the cost for
the Granular Activated Carbon Adsorption System, he would like Public Works Services to find
the responsible parties that led to the Trichloroethylene contamination; that he would like the
City to seek reimbursement from the responsible parties for this expense; and inquired about
the purchase and installation of the Granular Activated Carbon adsorption system.
Public Works Services Director Tait explained that in an effort to keep costs to a minimum, staff
is purchasing the treatment system separately and will supply it to Calgon for the construction of
the Granular Activated Carbon Adsorption System under separate contract; he indicated that he
is talking to surrounding cities in an effort to jointly pursue the responsible parties for
reimbursement for this expense.
In response to Council Member Chandler’s inquiry, Public Works Services Director Tait
confirmed that the City is not obtaining water from the Whittier Narrows Dam, he indicated that
the north end of the water basin is relatively clean, and that the City is starting to experience
water contamination possibly due to the ground water level being at a historic low level.
City Manager Lazzaretto noted that he will be in Sacramento next week lobbying for clean
water, and for creating more efficient water capture sites at Baldwin Lake and Peck Park.
It was moved by Council Member Beck and seconded by Council Member Chandler, and
carried on roll call vote Consent Calendar Item 10.c.
AYES: Beck, Chandler, Amundson, Verlato, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
e. Contract with Belco Elecnor Group for Traffic Signal Improvements, including Traffic
Signalization of mid-block crosswalks on Huntington Drive between Santa Anita
Avenue and Second Avenue, and Miscellaneous Traffic Signal Improvements at
multiple locations on Huntington Drive from Santa Clara Street to Gateway Drive in
the amount of $658,472.
Mayor Pro Tem Verlato left the room, and was not present for any participation or discussion on
this item.
In response to Council Member Amundson’s inquiry, Deputy Director of Development
Services/City Engineer Wray indicated that the project is being funded by Proposition C and
Transportation Impact funds, not General Fund money.
City Manager Lazzaretto explained the funding breakdown of the project.
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It was moved by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Beck, and
carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar item 10.e.
AYES: Chandler, Beck, Amundson, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Verlato
11. CITY MANAGER
a. Conduct a Feasibility Study for the provision of Fire Response Services to the City of
Sierra Madre by the City of Arcadia.
Recommended Action: Approve
City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report.
Glenn Lambdin, former mayor and resident of Sierra Madre, appeared and explained his
reasons why he is opposed to fire suppression services for the City of Sierra Madre from the
City of Arcadia.
Allen Hodge, a paramedic for the City of Sierra Madre and member of the Sierra Madre
Firefighter Paramedic Association, appeared and also explained his reasons why he is opposed
to fire suppression services from the City of Arcadia.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato and seconded by Council Member Amundson, and
carried on roll call vote to approve a Feasibility Study for the provision of Fire Response
Services to the City of Sierra Madre by the City of Arcadia.
AYES: Verlato, Amundson, Beck, and Tay
NOES: Chandler
ABSENT: None
b. Fiscal Year 2018-19 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review.
Resolution No. 7242 making certain fiscal emergency findings with respect to the
General Fund Mid-Year Budget review and Long Range Financial Forecast plan.
Recommended Action: Adopt
City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, and
carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7242 making certain fiscal emergency findings
with respect to the General Fund Mid-Year Budget review and Long Range Financial Forecast
plan.
AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Amundson, Beck, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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12. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m. in memory of Arcadia High School graduate
Mano “Paul” Kamaleson who was killed in the suicide bombing in Afghanistan to Tuesday,
February 19, 2019, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room.