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ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2019
CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Tay called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, and Tay
ABSENT: Amundson
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, that Council
Member Amundson be excused from this meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – No one appeared.
STUDY SESSION
a. Report, discussion, and direction regarding the Eisenhower Memorial Park Renovation
Project.
Director Recreation and Community Services Somogyi and Public Works Services Director Tait
provided a report regarding the Eisenhower Memorial Park Renovation Project.
The City Council conceptually approved the project, which will be brought back to the City Council
at a future meeting for consideration.
The City Council asked staff to follow up on the type of trees that are being proposed to be
removed near the parking lot side of the project, and, depending on the type of trees, asked that
they be saved if possible and appropriate.
Public Works Services Director Tait will follow-up and report back to the City Council.
The meeting ended at 6:42 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 – Rabbi Sholom Stiefel, Chabad of Arcadia
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Gene Glasco, Elected City Clerk
4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, and Tay
ABSENT: Amundson
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It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Chandler, that Council
Member Amundson be excused from this meeting.
5. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED/STUDY SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Deitsch announced that the City Council met in a Study Session, prior to the regular
meeting, to hear a report from staff and discuss the Eisenhower Memorial Park Renovation
Project; and that there was no other reportable action. He did note that the City Council provided
some direction to staff regarding some of the amenities, which will be included in the proposed
park renovation.
6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA
ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto confirmed that the Eisenhower Memorial Park Renovation Project will
be paid with Development Park Funds, not General Fund money; and also noted that Mike
Willman, the Public Information Officer from Santa Anita Park will provide comments, after the
presentations portion of the agenda, regarding incidents that have been developing at the
racetrack. The City Council concurred.
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 Beck, to read
all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
8. PRESENTATIONS
a. Pasadena Humane Society presentation of adoptable dog.
b. Arbor Day Proclamation presented to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission.
c. Arcadia High School Music Club Presentation of vintage Arcadia High School
Marching Band uniforms to the City of Arcadia.
Mike Willman, Santa Anita Park Public Information Officer, appeared and provided information
and an update regarding the recent horse fatalities at the racetrack, and indicated that horseracing
has been suspended effective immediately until further notice.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dean Radle, an Arcadia resident, appeared and commented on the proposed sales tax increase
and indicated that he supports police and fire services, and feels that a lot of transparency will be
needed, and that scare tactic fliers is not the way to do it; he thinks the historic preservation has
lost the City a lot of voters; he feels that with the racetrack closing, the City will lose some revenue,
and provided some alternate options for the property; he spoke about a hiring freeze, and
temporary pay reductions, and hopes that all options will be discussed; and indicated that until
there is more transparency, he and his wife will be voting no on the sales tax increase due to lack
of communication.
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Raina Martinez, representing the Foothill Unity Center, appeared and invited the City Council to
the Community Health Fair at the Foothill Unity Center on Saturday, March 16, and provided
information on the activities and services that will be provided.
Sheng Chang, former Council Member, appeared and thanked Public Works Services
Department employee John Corona who recently assisted him resolve a plumbing issue on his
property, and he also thanked Mike Vercillo of the Arcadia Police Department who assisted him
with his Ring security device; he spoke in opposition of the Historical Preservation Ordinance,
and recommended that the City Council reconsider it, and he provided his reasons.
10. 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 Mayor Tay for continuing the adoptable dog presentations; he
thanked the Lions Club for their donation to Library; he indicated that the Oaks called a special
meeting at the Police Department to discuss safety and burglaries, and reminded everyone that
anyone can go to www.crimemapping.com to find out about crime in their neighborhood; and he
noted that on Friday, he was invited to speak to the leadership students at Arcadia High School.
Council Member Chandler responded to Mr. Radle’s comments regarding the City’s educational
efforts; he commented on a recent State ruling of buying air time, and the PERS deficit; and he
explained the purpose of the ¾ cent sales tax increase, and welcomed Mr. Radle to meet with
him.
Mayor Pro Tem Verlato indicated that on February 23, she attended the Santa Anita Little League
opening day ceremonies, then Senator Rubio’s Coffee, and later that evening she attended the
Arcadia High School Music Club fundraiser; she stated that last week she and City Manager
Lazzaretto and Director of Recreation and Community Services Somogyi met with Supervisor
Kathryn Barger regarding homelessness; and she also thanked Public Works Services for
assisting her with her emergency over the weekend.
City Clerk Glasco indicated that last Thursday, he attended the Elks Lodge Annual Public Safety
Appreciation luncheon; and noted that the marching band uniforms brought back some memories,
and was happy to hear that will be added to the Gilb Museum’s collection.
Mayor Tay indicated that on behalf of Council Member Amundson, who is absent from this
meeting, he announced that March 14, at the Library is “Meet your Beat Commander for District
4”, that Lt. Whalen will discuss public safety. He also indicated that on February 23, he attended
the Arcadia High School Music Club fundraiser at the Masonic Center; he announced that on
March 8, there will be a Senior Expo at the Community Center, and March 20, the Public W orks
Services Department will be having a free “leak detection” workshop, and those interested should
contact Public Works Services to make a reservation, and noted that participants will receive a
free leak detection kit, and on April 14, and May 11, at the Library, the Public W orks Services
Department will be giving out 2 cubic yards of mulch to Arcadia residents.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2019.
Recommended Action: Approve
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b. Donation from the Arcadia Lion’s Club Foundation in the amount of $1,000 for the
purchase of large print materials.
Recommended Action: Accept
c. Professional Services Agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for False
Alarm Program Management Services.
Recommended Action: Approve
d. Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Westerly Meter Service
Company for large water meter testing, repair, and calibration services in an amount
not to exceed $28,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Contract with R Dependable Construction, Inc. for the Guardrail Retrofit at Arcadia
Wash Project in the amount of $29,700.
Recommended Action: Approve
f. Contract with All American Asphalt for the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Pavement
Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $2,517,700.
Recommended Action: Approve
g. Waive expenses related to Traffic Control Services for the Twenty-Fifth Annual Santa
Anita Derby Day 5K Run & Walk to be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on
roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar items 11.a through 11.g.
AYES: Chandler, Beck, Verlato, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Amundson
12. CITY MANAGER
a. Resolutions relating to an All-Mail Ballot Special Municipal Election to be held on
Tuesday, June 4, 2019; and approve a Supplemental Budget Appropriation in the
amount of $225,000.
City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report.
Resolution No. 7246 calling for the placement of a General Tax Measure on the ballot
at the June 4, 2019, Special Municipal Election for the submission to the qualified
voters of a proposed ordinance adding Part 5.5 to Chapter 6 (Taxes) of Article II
(Administration) of the Arcadia Municipal Code to establish a three-quarters percent
(three-quarter cent) General Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax).
Recommended Action: Adopt
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on
roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7246 calling for the placement of a General Tax Measure on
the ballot at the June 4, 2019, Special Municipal Election for the submission to the qualified voters
of a proposed ordinance adding Part 5.5 to Chapter 6 (Taxes) of Article II (Administration) of the
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Arcadia Municipal Code to establish a three-quarters percent (three-quarter cent) General
Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax), and approve a supplemental budget appropriate in the
amount of $225,000.
AYES: Chandler, Beck, Verlato, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Amundson
Resolution No. 7247 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles
to render full services to the City relating to the conduct of a Special Municipal Election
to be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.
Recommended Action: Adopt
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on
roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7247 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Los Angeles to render full services to the City relating to the conduct of a Special Municipal
Election to be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.
AYES: Chandler, Beck, Verlato, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Amundson
Resolution No. 7248 providing for the filing of primary and rebuttal arguments and
setting rules for the filing of written arguments regarding a City Measure to be
submitted at the June 4, 2019, Special Municipal Election.
Recommended Action: Adopt
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on
roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7248 providing for the filing of primary and rebuttal arguments
and setting rules for the filing of written arguments regarding a City Measure to be submitted at
the June 4, 2019, Special Municipal Election.
AYES: Chandler, Beck, Verlato, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Amundson
b. Report, discussion and direction regarding the Los Angeles County Flood Control
District’s Santa Anita Dam Stormwater Flood Management & Seismic Strengthening
Project.
Recommended Action: Provide Direction
Mayor Pro Tem Verlato provided an update on the spreading grounds, and feels that the City
needs to stay on top of the County, and the project.
Public Works Services Director Tait indicated that after the last City Council meeting, he reached
out to the project manager for the County, and was told they were having problems with the
contractor; he further indicated that after his telephone call with the project manager, and putting
pressure on the County, they were able to manually get water into the spreading grounds; he
provided additional information regarding the other local spreading grounds; and suggested
writing a letter to the County or bring ing the County to a future City Council meeting for a
presentation and update on the project.
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In response to an inquiry by City Manager Lazzaretto, Public Works Services Director explained
the components that make up the entire $52 million project.
It was the consensus of the City Council that a letter from the City Council to the County thanking
them for their efforts to date, but nicely urging them to get the project finished as quickly as
possible was warranted.
No other action was requested or taken on this item.
c. Report, discussion and direction regarding Cannabis Control Regulations, Industrial
Facilities, and Marijuana Deliveries.
Recommended Action: Approve and Authorize Sending a Letter to the City of El
Monte and Provide Direction Regarding Bureau of Cannabis Control Regulations
City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report.
It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on
roll call vote to lend Arcadia’s name in the lawsuit, but to provide no financial contributions to the
effort.
AYES: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Amundson
It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on
roll call vote to approve the draft letter to the City of El Monte, and authorize the Mayor to sign on
behalf of the City.
AYES: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, and Tay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Amundson
13. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m. to Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 6:00 p.m. in the
City Council Conference Room.