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Home My WebLink AboutItem 11a - February 19, 2019, Regular Meeting Minutes 1 02-19-2019 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2019 CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Tay called the meeting to order at 6:04 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 Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, a California limited partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless v. City of Arcadia; (United States District Court, Central District, Case No.: 2:17-cv-03778 DSF JEMx). b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(2) – one (1) case. No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session items. 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 7:03 p.m. 2. INVOCATION – Reverend Jolene Cadenbach, Arcadia Congregational 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 reported that prior to the regular meeting, the City Council met in a Closed Session to consider the two items listed on the posted agenda; and announced that the second matter pertained to the historical preservation ordinance, and that no reportable action was taken. 2 02-19-2019 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. Arcadia Chinese Association presentation of Mimi’s gift certificate coupons to Arcadia City Staff in appreciation of the City’s support of the organization. 9. PUBLIC HEARING a. Ordinance No. 2359 amending various Sections of Article IX, Chapter 1 of the Arcadia Municipal Code (the “Development Code”), with an exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), to implement a Historic Preservation Ordinance. Recommended Action: Introduce Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg and Planning & Community Development Administrator Flores presented the staff report. Mayor Tay opened the Public Hearing, and the following individuals appeared and spoke. Steven P. Byrne Bao Qiong Li Debra North Kathleen Sterling Jim Considine Alanna L. Scanlon Ed Andersen Robert Stover Agnes Yeh Dean Radle Burton Brink Gary Pine Chad Betts Gina Truex Cathy Kim Terence Klein John Karatzas John Rigas Kristen Sindeband Roger Nemrava Nathan Gordon Janet Betts Lee Shimmin Andrew Yeh Randy Wright John Uniack Steven Rhee Carol Libby Peter Olson Dustin Nicalarsen Beverly Street Debbie Priester Marcello Vavalia Danny Shieh Peter Cavallo Orrman Sartwell Caroline Blake Robert McClellan Dana Thompson Jerry Yeo Laurie Thompson Lynda Hartman Daniel Kwok Ann Verlato Gail Marshall Henry Huey Lawrence Papp Howard Dodson Margaux Viera Bina Bmatia Issa Malki Stella Gu Carolyn Tokarsky George Hanna 3 02-19-2019 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 Beck, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to bring back a revised Ordinance No. 2359 for introduction that removes the survey list, that includes language that any person or group, including the City, may request the designation of a historic resource as a historical landmark or district by submitting an application to the City, and that the City Council may supersede the owner’s objection to the designation with a super-majority vote (4-1). AYES: Beck, Amundson, Verlato, and Tay NOES: Chandler ABSENT: None At 12:07 a.m., Mayor Tay called a recess. The City Council reconvened at 12:14 a.m. b. Direct the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner to abate nuisances upon those properties located in the City of Arcadia, and approve the Annual Weed Abatement Property list. Recommended Action: Approve 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. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, and carried on roll call vote to direct the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner to abate nuisances upon those properties located in the City of Arcadia, and approve the Annual Weed Abatement Property list. AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Beck, Amundson, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS – No one appeared. 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 thanked the Seaver Endowment for their donation of $5,000 for the purchase of books for the Library. Council Member Amundson stated that Food Forward picked up about 400 pounds of various fruits from his trees for the needy, and recommended this organization to residents; he announced that March 14 is “Meet your Beat Commander for District 4” and that public safety will be 4 02-19-2019 discussed; and noted that tonight the El Monte City Council is approving two more marijuana grow facilities. Mayor Pro Tem Verlato announced that on February 9, she attended the Arcadia High School Chinese Parents Booster Club Annual Fundraiser, and thanked the Booster Club for all they do for the students and the school district; she noted that last Friday she attended a “Learning Walk” at First Avenue Middle School; that on February 23, she will be attending the Santa Anita Little League opening day ceremony, and commented on the upcoming renovations to that park; that on February 23, Senator Rubio will be hosting a “Coffee” greet and meet at the Library, and that evening she will be attending the Arcadia High School Music Club fundraiser; and she spoke about the lack of stormwater in the Santa Anita Wash, and the spreading basin, and provided photographs. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Verlato’s comments, Public Works Services Director Tait explained the cost sharing of the upgrades and repairs to the Santa Anita Dam, Santa Anita Debris Dam, the Santa Anita Headworks, and the Santa Anita Spreading Grounds, and provided information regarding the Los Angeles County Flood Control District’s Santa Anita Dam Stormwater Flood Management & Seismic Strenghtening Project which is estimated to be around $52 million, and indicated that Arcadia’s portion is around $900,000, which is expected to be completed later this year; and he provided additional information and an update on the Project. Mayor Pro Tem Verlato asked for City Council support to write a letter to the County regarding the delay of the project. Council Members Beck and Amundson concurred. Mayor Pro Tem Verlato indicated that she will speak with Supervisor Barger at her upcoming meeting and will report back when this item is on the agenda. Council Member Chandler had nothing to report. City Clerk Glasco had nothing to report. Mayor Tay thanked everyone who attended the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, and he thanked the City Manager’s Office staff and the Chamber of Commerce for everything they did; and he indicated that he travelled to Washington, DC with City Manager Lazzaretto, and Public Works Services Director Tait looking for funding for the restoration of various water projects in the City. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Resolution No. 7243 authorizing designated staff to file with the California Office of Emergency Services requests for financial assistance under the Natural Disaster Assistance Act and similar statutes. Recommended Action: Adopt b. Resolution No. 7244 amending Resolution No. 7202 by extending the term of the Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee and reappointment of its current Committee Members. Recommended Action: Adopt 5 02-19-2019 c. Resolution No. 7245 approving the Los Angeles Area Regional Training Group (“RTG”) Joint Powers Agreement; authorizing the City’s Membership in the Los Angeles Area Regional Training Group Authority; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Joint Powers Agreement. Recommended Action: Adopt d. Donation from the Seaver Endowment in the amount of $5,000 for the purchase of books for the Arcadia Public Library. Recommended Action: Accept 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.d. AYES: Chandler, Amundson, Beck, Verlato, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned at 12:31 a.m. to Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. To view the entire City Council meeting click here: City Council Meetings