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Home My WebLink AboutItem 13a - Regular Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2019 1 05-21-2019 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2019 CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Verlato called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Amundson, Beck, Tay, Chandler, and Verlato ABSENT: None Mayor Verlato announced that she had a conflict of interest regarding Study Session Item a, because she owns property in the project area, and indicated that she will recuse herself from participation and discussion. PUBLIC COMMENTS April Verlato, an Arcadia resident, appeared and stated that there needs to be more parking in order for growth and development on Huntington Drive in the Downtown area. STUDY SESSION a. Report, discussion, and direction concerning the Downtown Arcadia Parking Study. Pat Gibson of Gibson Transportation Consulting provided a PowerPoint presentation. City Manager Lazzaretto indicated that staff will provide the City Council a report outlining the potential short and long-term strategies for the City to undertake to deal with the impacts of the initiation of parking fees beginning June 3, at the Gold Line Station. The meeting ended at 6:49 p.m. Regular Meeting City Council Chamber, 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Verlato called the regular meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. INVOCATION – Azher Mughal, Volunteer Member – Masjid Gibrael (Mosque of San Gabriel) 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Girl Scout Troop #2001 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Amundson, Beck, Tay, Chandler, and Verlato ABSENT: None 2 05-21-2019 5. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED/STUDY SESSION ITEMS Assistant City Attorney Michael Maurer announced that prior to the regular meeting, the City Council met in a Study Session to receive a report from staff regarding the Downtown Arcadia Parking Study; he reported that Mayor Verlato recused herself due to a conflict of interest of owning real property in the project area, and that Mayor Pro Tem Chandler conducted the meeting; he stated that a PowerPoint presentation was given by Gibson Transportation Consulting, and that the presentation discussed the potential impacts related to the Gold Line Station initiating a parking fee beginning June 3, including the potential short and long term strategies for the City to undertake to deal with the impacts from that mitigation. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto announced that there was no supplemental information to report. 7. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem 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. Presentation of the Mayor’s Cup Trophy to the Development Services Department for winning the 2019 Santa Anita Derby Day 5K. 9. PUBLIC HEARING a. Addition to the Statement of Objectives and Projects for use of Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) funds for Fiscal Year 2019-20 to make bus/transit stop ADA improvements, and Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission. Recommended Action: Approve Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer Wray presented the staff report. Mayor Verlato opened the Public Hearing. No one appeared. A motion to close the Public Hearing was made by Mayor Pro Tem Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and seeing no objection, Mayor Verlato declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll call vote to approve the addition to the Statement of Objectives and Projects for use of Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) funds for Fiscal Year 2019-20 to make bus/transit stop ADA improvements, and Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission. AYES: Chandler, Tay, Amundson, Beck, and Verlato NOES: None ABSENT: None 3 05-21-2019 b. Resolution No. 7259 approving interpretation of the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan (“SP-SP”) related to final design and parking for the mixed-use project at 130 W. Huntington Drive, and amending Resolution No. 7223. Recommended Action: Adopt Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg , Planning & Community Development Administrator Flores, and Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer Wray presented the staff report. Mayor Verlato opened the Public Hearing. Bruce Greenfield, representing Architects Orange and the applicant, appeared and responded to Council Member Amundson’s inquiry regarding parking spaces; he provided samples of the exterior of the hotel project; and further explained the design of the project. At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Chandler, Mr. Greenfield further explained the design and amenities of the residential portion of the project; and noted that the units would be for-sale condominiums. In response to Council Member Beck’s inquiry regarding Uber and Lyft drop-offs, Mr. Greenfield indicated there will be two drop-off locations, which will not interfere with the valet service; that construction is scheduled to begin June 17, and the project should be completed in 2½ to 3 years. In response to City Manager Lazzaretto’s inquiry, Mr. Greenfield indicated that the first phase of the project should open in 19 to 20 months. In response to Council Member Tay’s inquiry, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg indicated that the schedule for the Green Line could be modified to make stops at the location. Sarah Montgomery, an Arcadia resident, appeared and noted that there is a lot of unused space on the rooftop of the project, and would like to see a community garden placed there, and explained her reasons why the community would benefit from it. Adrian Velasquez, an Arcadia resident, appeared and inquired about anticipated City expenses relating to the project due to its size. In response to Mr. Velasquez’s inquiry, City Manager Lazzaretto indicated that there are no added City expenses. In response to Mayor Amundson’s inquiry, City Manager Lazzaretto indicated that the City’s current Transient Occupancy Tax is 10%, which is the amount the City would receive from the hotel, which would offset any service costs. A motion to close the Public Hearing was made by Mayor Pro Tem Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and seeing no objection, Mayor Verlato declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7259 approving interpretation of the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan (“SP-SP”) related to final design and parking for the mixed-use project at 130 W. Huntington Drive, and amending Resolution No. 7223. 4 05-21-2019 AYES: Chandler, Tay, Amundson, Beck, and Verlato NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jeffery Jacobson, representing the Highland Jong Business Association, appeared to explore the possibility of a Friendship City arrangement between the City of Arcadia and Dongfang City, which is located on the western coast of Hainan Island, in the South China Sea, east of Vietnam and west of the Philippines; he spoke about the Highland Jong Business Association, and explained the benefits to the City of entering into a Friendship City agreement with Dongfang City. Lawrence C. Papp, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed his reasons why he is opposed to Measure A; he commented on City employee salaries, and encouraged residents to vote No on Measure A. Giselle Sorial, representing Senator Rubio’s office, appeared and announced a free Senior Scam Stopper Seminar on June 7 at the Rosemead/Garvey Community Center; she provided additional information regarding the seminar and encouraged everyone to attend. 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 Girl Scouts for leading the Pledge of Allegiance; and he congratulated the Development Services Department for winning the 2019 Santa Anita Derby Day 5K Mayor’s Cup. Council Member Amundson commented on SB 50, which was discussed at the last meeting, and he thanked Senator Portantino for pulling the Bill; he spoke about a business owner that moved her business to Arcadia from Whittier and indicated that staff was very helpful, and he thanked staff; he thanked Congresswoman Judy Chu for opening the San Gabriel Valley Veteran’s Heath Clinic; he announced the Arcadia Downtown Patriotic Festival on June 29, and Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, and encouraged everyone to remember the sacrifice of our Veterans. Mayor Pro Tem Chandler spoke about the cost of living rising, and the cost of running government is going up, and explained the importance of Measure A passing. Council Member Tay explained the purpose and importance of Measure A; he indicated that tomorrow May 22, from 7-8:30p.m. at the Santa Anita Race Track, Chandelier Room, City Manager Lazzaretto will be giving a presentation regarding Measure A; he also reminded residents to attend the free Senior Scam Stopper seminar on June 7; and he asked for City Council support to add to a future agenda the proposal by Mr. Jacobson to enter into a Friendship City agreement with Dongfang City. Mayor Pro Tem Chandler and Council Member Amundson concurred. City Clerk Glasco announced Board and Commission openings; he reminded everyone that a City Clerk can perform marriage ceremonies; he also commented on the opening of the new San Gabriel Veterans Health Clinic; he invited everyone to attend Supervisor Barger’s 22nd Annual Tribute to Veterans and Military Families at the Arcadia County Park on May 25; he also announced on that day, the Arcadia Vietnam War Monument will be having a meet and greet, and VJ’s Auto Service will be giving away a car to a deserving Veteran; he indicated that the hat he is 5 05-21-2019 wearing is an example of what will be sold at the event along with other items, and that all proceeds will go to the Arcadia Vietnam War Monument maintenance and marketing fund. Mayor Verlato announced, that last Sunday, the Field of Honor sponsored by the Arcadia Rotary Club had its opening; she noted the Summer watering schedule; she announced “Coffee with the Mayor” on June 4 at the Community Center; she announced the Patriotic Festival on June 29, and noted that the funding is coming from the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association, and not City funds; she indicated that the City received recognition from Congresswoman Judy Chu for its CDBG projects, and thanked Engineering staff Phil Wray and especially Assistant Engineer Jennifer Nishida for designing the ramp in the Council Chambers. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Accept all work performed by Cedro Construction, Inc. for the Water Main Replacement Project as complete. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 12.a. AYES: Chandler, Tay, Amundson, Beck, and Verlato NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. CITY MANAGER a. Resolution No. 7252 setting service rates for the collection of residential refuse and recyclables pursuant to Section 5120.7 of the Arcadia Municipal Code. Recommended Action: Adopt Environmental Services Officer Hevener presented the staff report. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7252 setting service rates for the collection of residential refuse and recyclables pursuant to Section 5120.7 of the Arcadia Municipal Code. AYES: Chandler, Tay, Amundson, Beck, and Verlato NOES: None ABSENT: None 14. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m. in memory of life-long Arcadia resident Tina Tsoutsas to Tuesday, June 6, 2019, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. 6 05-21-2019