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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12a - Regular Meeting Minutes of April 2, and April 16, 2019 1 04-02-2019 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Tay called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 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 Mayor Tay noted that there were no Closed or Study Session items. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto announced 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, seconded by Council Member Amundson, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 8. PRESENTATIONS a. Mayor’s Certificate of Commendation to Arcadia High School student Michael Baikie for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. b. Mayor’s Certificate of Commendation to the Dana Middle School Science Olympiad Team for winning second place at the L.A. County Regionals. c. Presentation of a check from the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast to Arcadia Educational Foundation President Michael Cea. d. Presentation of a check from the Friends of the Museum and the Hakka Foundation in the amount of $2,000 for Educational Programs at the Gilb Museum. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS Steven Bryne appeared and commented on the adoption of the Historical Preservation Ordinance; he indicated that he feels that historical preservation is something better done by the Historical Society and private citizens, not the City; and that he is ready to assist the Historical Society in preserving historical sites in the City. 2 04-02-2019 Brian Tindall, a Monrovia resident, appeared and commented on the 23rd horse that died over the weekend at the racetrack; he feels that it is embarrassing being from the San Gabriel Valley, and wanted to know if the City has any control or authority so this can stop happening. 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 congratulated those individuals who received Mayor Commendations, and he thanked the Friends of the Museum and Hakka Foundation for their $2,000 donation to the Gilb Museum. He commented on the motion he brought forward at the last Study Session meeting limiting the number of vehicles parked on the front yard area of a property to six (6), and indicated that the individuals who asked him to bring that motion forward to the City Council wanted to know why the three Council Members who voted no, voted that way, and asked those Council Members if they wanted to comment, they can; and he announced Santa Anita Derby Day 5K on April 6. City Manager Lazzaretto indicated that the racetrack is governed by the California Horse Racing Board, not the City. Council Member Chandler indicated that regarding the number of vehicles parked in the front yard area, the vehicles are parked on cement, and not on the front lawn area; and he also congratulated those individuals who received Mayor Commendations. Council Member Amundson stated that he is not completely opposed to limiting the number of vehicles parked on the front yard area, but that night felt there was too much government going on, and is willing to think about it; he spoke about the Historical Society and their 501(c)(3) non- profit status, and noted some of the things they have done to preserve history in Arcadia; he indicated that Jim Constantine will be taking on the task, with the Historical Society, to preserve these “gems” in the community; he noted that he will be making a donation to the Historical Society and encouraged everyone else to donate; he announced that last Saturday evening he attended the Performing Arts Center to see “Take me back to Chicago” and noted that evening Jim and Shelly Romo received a Lifetime Achievement Award. Mayor Pro Tem Verlato indicated that she also attended the Performing Arts Center last Saturday night to see the performance of “Take me back to Chicago”, and congratulated Jim and Shelly Romo for receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award; she indicated that through the filling up of some of the water basins, the walls are now corroding and leaking (photograph provided) and stated that the County will be taking care of that; and she announced that it is Spring Break for the Arcadia Unified School District. City Clerk Glasco announced that last Thursday he attended the Silver Circle Volunteer Dinner; and he further announced that on April 14, and May 11, at the Library, the Public Works Services Department will be giving out 2 cubic yards of mulch to Arcadia residents. Mayor Tay thanked Mayor Pro Tem Verlato for all she does to fill in for him , as Mayor, at City events; he announced the volunteer Silver Circle Dinner last Thursday, and provided the criteria for being a volunteer; he thanked those in the community who attended the “Dim Sum with a Detective” fundraiser March 29; he explained the reason why he voted no to limiting the number of vehicles parking on the front yard area; and indicated that this is the third year Arcadia has participated in the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, and noted that from April 1 through April 30, Arcadia residents can pledge online to see which cities across the 3 04-02-2019 U.S. can conserve the most water and energy, and encouraged residents to sign up at www.mywaterpledge.com. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2019. Recommended Action: Approve b. 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: Adopt c. Donation in the amount of $1,700 from the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for the Classical Kaleidoscope Concerts on March 6 and April 23, 2019. Recommended Action: Accept d. Donation in the amount of $2,000 from the Friends of the Museum and the Hakka Foundation for educational programs at the Gilb Museum. Recommended Action: Approve e. Purchase Order with Tyler Technologies for Annual Technical Support and Maintenance of the EnerGov Software System in the amount of $47,972.01. Recommended Action: Approve f. Contract with Mohawk Commercial, Inc., for the Fire Station 105 Carpet Installation Project in the amount of $43,492.83. Recommended Action: Approve g. Contract with Pacific Hydrotech Corporation for the Live Oak Well TCE Treatment Construction Project in the amount of $836,800. Recommended Action: Approve Council Member Beck requested Consent Calendar item 11.b be pulled for further discussion. In response to a few inquiries made by Council Member Chandler, regarding the square footage of the carpet installation at Fire Station 105 (Consent Calendar item 11.f), Public Works Services Director Tait, and Fire Chief Lang responded. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 11.a, and 11.c through 11.g. AYES: Amundson, Chandler, Beck, Verlato, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None Regarding Consent Calendar item 11.b, Council Member Beck reminded Mayor Tay of his vote on February 19, 2019, and on March 19, 2019; he indicated that the Denny’s Windmill is for sale, and asked the Mayor if he would consider having a City Council oversight (4-1) for commercial properties, which would allow the City Council to at least have a discussion regarding historical properties. 4 04-02-2019 Mayor Tay indicated that he was not interested at this time, that he spoke with Jim Constantine of the Historical Society and they are in the process of saving the Denny’s Windmill, and the Clara Baldwin estate. Council Member Beck also commented on historical districts, and asked Mayor Tay if he would reconsider relaxing the 100% requirement for owner consent and go back down to 75% of the contributors consenting. Mayor Tay indicated that he was not interested in reconsidering his vote, and was happy with the decision he made on March 19, 2019. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Consent Calendar Item 11.b. AYES: Chandler, Amundson, Verlato, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Beck 12. CITY MANAGER a. Discussion of potential cost cutting alternatives for the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget. Recommended Action: Provide Direction City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report, and discussed the potential cuts to the 2019- 20 budget if the sales tax measure fails. It was the consensus of the City Council that more consideration should be given to this item and it should be included in the budget study sessions in May. No action was requested or taken on this item. b. Ordinance No. 2360 amending Chapter 9 of Article VII of the City of Arcadia Municipal Code relating to camping and storage of personal property on public property. Recommended Action: Introduce Management Aide Laena Shakarian presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2360 amending Chapter 9 of Article VII of the City of Arcadia Municipal Code relating to camping and storage of personal property on public property. AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Amundson, Beck, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m. to Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. 5 04-02-2019 1 04-16-2019 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Tay called the regular meeting to order at 7:02 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: 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 representative from Senator Dianne Feinstein’s office was unable to attend, and that David Vannasdall will be presenting on behalf of the Arcadia Unified School District; and on behalf of the City staff, he thanked and congratulated Mayor Tay for a successful year as Mayor. 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS Annie Park, representing Public Relations Director of International Youth Fellowship and Gracias Music Foundation, appeared and invited the City Council to attend the International Youth Fellowship World Leadership Meeting and the Gracias Easter Cantata Concert; and provided information regarding the foundations. John Paterson, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed his concerns regarding the bus stop located at the Gold Line parking structure on Santa Clara Street; he encouraged the City Council to consider moving the Arcadia shuttle stop, and asked that the City work with Metro to have the bus stop moved in order to increase the visibility of drivers exiting the structure on Santa Clara Street. Liangui Gu, an Arcadia resident, appeared and read a letter on behalf of Jack Fung, thanking Mayor Tay for his service; she commented on economic growth in the City, community involvement with the fight against the cannabis facility in the neighboring City, parents uniting against AB 329, and keeping the City safe and students properly educated. Edmund Liu, an Arcadia resident, appeared and thanked Mayor Tay for his service. 2 04-16-2019 Connie Liao, an Arcadia resident, appeared and also thanked Mayor Tay for his service. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of March 19, 2019. Recommended Action: Approve b. Ordinance No. 2360 amending Chapter 9 of Article VII of the City of Arcadia Municipal Code relating to camping and storage of personal property on public property. Recommended Action: Adopt c. Resolution No. 7250 adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2019-20 funded by Senate Bill 1 - The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Recommended Action: Adopt d. Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Southland Sports for basketball officials for all youth and adult basketball leagues in an amount not to exceed $37,900. Recommended Action: Approve e. Resolution No. 7251 amending Resolution No. 7080 (“The Fringe Benefits Resolution”) by reclassifying the Accountant position to Management, and adding a new classification of Senior Accountant. Recommended Action: Adopt It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar items 9.a through 9.e. AYES: Beck, Amundson, Chandler, Verlato, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING MAYOR SHO TAY Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger Maile Z. Plan on behalf of Congresswoman Judy Chu Giselle Sorial on behalf of Senator Susan Rubio Henry Lo on behalf of Assembly Member Ed Chau David Vannasdall on behalf of the Arcadia Unified School District Romy Rahmanian and Karen Mac Nair on behalf of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Brian Ursettie on behalf of the Arcadia Fire Fighter’s Association Detective Barry Miller on behalf of the Arcadia Police Officers’ Association Donna Choi and Martin Gandell on behalf of the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association Jamie Lee on behalf of the Arcadia Chinese Association Pete Siberell on behalf of Santa Anita Park Mayor Pro Tem April Verlato on behalf of the City of San Gabriel Mayor Pro Tem April Verlato on behalf of the City of Arcadia Remarks were made by Mayor Sho Tay. 3 04-16-2019 11. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION a. The City Clerk calls for the election of Mayor Mayor Tay nominated Mayor Pro Tem Verlato for Mayor. Noting no other nominations, City Council Members cast their votes for Mayor Pro Tem Verlato for Mayor as follows: AYES: Amundson, Beck, Chandler, Verlato, and Tay NOES: None City Clerk Glasco announced that Mayor Pro Tem Verlato was unanimously elected by the City Council to serve as Mayor from April 2019 to April 2020. b. The Mayor calls for the election of Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Amundson nominated Council Member Chandler for Mayor Pro Tem. Noting no other nominations, City Council Members cast their votes for Council Member Chandler for Mayor Pro Tem as follows: AYES: Amundson, Beck, Tay, Chandler, and Verlato NOES: None City Clerk Glasco announced that Council Member Chandler was unanimously elected by the City Council to serve as Mayor Pro Tem from April 2019 to April 2020. c. Comments were made by Mayor Verlato d. Comments were made by Mayor Pro Tem Chandler e. Comments were made by City Council Members Amundson, Beck, Tay and City Clerk Glasco 12. PRESENTATIONS TO MAYOR VERLATO Donna Choi and Martin Gandell on behalf of the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association Wendy Schieldge on behalf of the Arcadia Republican Women’s Club 13. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. to Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 4:00 p.m. in the Police Department Community Room.