HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/16/2019 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Verlato called the regular meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
2. INVOCATION — First Reader, Kristin Bennett - First Church of Christ, Scientist
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Girl Scout Troop#6911
4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Beck, Chandler, Tay, and Verlato
ABSENT: Amundson
Mayor Pro Tem Chandler made a motion to excuse Council Member Amundson from this
meeting. The City Council concurred.
5. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED/STUDY SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Deitsch announced that, prior to the regular meeting, the City Council met in a
Special Meeting to consider the items posted under Closed Session, and to conduct a Study
Session; and reported that Council Member Amundson participated in the Special Meeting via
teleconferencing from Ireland.
City Attorney Deitsch reported that regarding the Closed Session items, the City Council
considered Items A and B on the posted agenda, that there was no need to discuss Item C; he
indicated that Item B pertained to a claim against the City generally concerning Arcadia Transit,
and there was no reportable action taken regarding Items A and B under Closed Session.
City Attorney Deitsch further reported that the City Council also conducted a Study Session in
order to receive a report, discuss, and provide direction concerning a potential development in
Downtown Arcadia, including the City's public parking lot between Santa Anita Avenue and First
Avenue, south of Wheeler Avenue; he indicated that the City Council heard proposals from two
potential investment/development entities, Positive Investments and Serrano Development
Group, Inc., and the City Council took action as follows:
City Attorney Deitsch indicated that while Mayor Verlato recused herself from discussion and
participation in the Study Session item, the City Council directed staff to negotiate, and bring back
to the City Council for approval a proposed Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Positive
Investment, which would cover a 12 month period regarding the City owned parking lot; that the
motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson (4-0),
with Mayor Verlato having an excused herself due to a conflict because she owns an interest in
real property adjacent to the City owned parking lot; and as directed by the City Council. City
Attorney Deitsch added that the proposed Exclusive Negotiation Agreement will contain certain
provisions, which will also be brought back to the City Council in the near future.
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6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA
ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto indicated that a presentation was added to the agenda to the outgoing
Director of the Performing Arts Center; and that a packet of information was distributed to the City
Council, and will be referred to during the public comment portion of the meeting by Mr. Kutcher.
7. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND
WAIVE THE READING IN FULL
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler and seconded by Council Member Tay to read
all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
8. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation to the City by the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library of a donation in
the amount of$30,000 for the Summer Reading Program and other Library Programs
for the Community.
b. Presentation to Donna Choi, Executive Director of the Downtown Arcadia
Improvement Association for coordinating the Patriotic Festival Slideshow.
e. Presentation of the Mayor's Certificate to Maki Hsieh, Executive Director of the Arcadia
Performing Arts Foundation for her service at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center.
c. Presentation to outgoing Board and Commission Members.
d. Administer the Oath of Office to newly appointed Board and Commission Members.
9. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Confirm the County of Los Angeles Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights
and Measures weed abatement charges, and order the County Auditor to enter the
amounts of the assessment against the parcels of land as they appear on the current
assessment roll.
Recommended Action: Approve
City Manager Lazzaretto 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 Tern Chandler, seconded by Council
Member Tay, and seeing no objection, Mayor Verlato declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on a
roll call vote to confirm the County of Los Angeles Department of Agricultural
Commissioner/Weights and Measures weed abatement charges, and order the County Auditor to
enter the amounts of the assessment against the parcels of land as they appear on the current
assessment roll.
AYES: Chandler, Tay, Beck, and Verlato
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NOES: None
ABSENT: Amundson
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Steven Kutcher, an Arcadia resident, appeared and spoke about a 4,700 square foot house that
is going up at 1827 Oak View Lane; he indicated that Oak View Lane only has 12 homes, and the
street is a private single lane road with one way in and out, and feels the street was not designed
for large homes of this size; that there are no sidewalks or curbs, and feels there should be a 6
foot setback as the over-sized home would dramatically aggravate the parking problems that
currently exist; he noted that the Notice of Pending Decision sent out by the City to all residents
on Oak View Lane indicates that two dead sycamore trees will be removed from the property, but
indicated that the trees are healthy, and not dead; he feels that the project should not be approved,
and expressed his concerns with deficiencies in the arborist report; and indicated that he
represents all the homeowners on Oak View Lane, and that something must be done.
In response to Mr. Kutcher's comments, Assistant City Manager/Development Services
Kruckeberg indicated that the project has been approved; he agreed that the notice may have
had the wrong terminology, but that it was his understanding the trees were not dead, but maybe
created a dangerous condition, and indicated that the arborist report will be reviewed; he further
indicated that the street is a private street which was taken into consideration, and that a
construction plan was required because the street is very intimate and narrow, and that the
construction plan will be reviewed to ensure there is as little disruption to the street and residents
as possible.
Mayor Verlato encouraged Mr. Kutcher to feel free to email or call the City Council or staff at any
time.
City Manager Lazzaretto directed Mr. Kutcher to Planning/Community Development Services
Administrator Flores, who was in the audience.
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; he thanked
the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for their$30,000 donation to the Library for the Summer
Reading Program; he indicated that he and Mayor Verlato participated in the July 4th Sierra Madre
Parade; he congratulated Maki Hseih; and he thanked all the outgoing commissioners for their
service to the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Chandler had no comments.
Council Member Tay indicated that he hoped everyone had a great 4th of July; he announced that
he attended the League of California Cities Conference June 19-21, and the Independent Cities
Association Conference July 11-13, and commented on the various topics that were discussed;
and noted that the upcoming 2020 Census count was discussed and he encouraged residents to
participate.
City Clerk Glasco had no comments.
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Mayor Verlato announced that the June 29 Patriotic Festival was a great success and thanked
Donna Choi for all she did; she announced that she attended the Sierra Madre Parade, and the
fireworks show in Monrovia; she also indicated that she attended the Independent Cities
Association Conference with Council Member Tay, and commented on the various topics
discussed; she reminded everyone of the Thursday Concerts and Movies in the Park, and noted
that August 8 is the last Concert and Movie in the Park; she also announced that, on July 20,
there will be a special documentary screening of Apollo 11, at the Library, and hopes everyone is
enjoying their summer.
City Manager Lazzaretto announced that Leadership Academy sign-ups are currently being
accepted until August 30, and classes will be September 11 through November 5; and anyone
interested should contact Laena Shakarian in the City Manager's office at(626)574-5434 or email
at Ishakarian@arcadiaca.gov.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of June 4, and June 18, 2019, and Special Meeting Minutes
of June 19, 2019.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Resolution No. 7267 reciting the fact of the Special Municipal Election held on June 4,
2019, and declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law.
Recommended Action: Adopt
c. Resolution No. 7270 commemorating Senate Bill S.1050, the Chinese-American
World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act.
Recommended Action: Adopt
d. Donation in the amount of $30,000 from the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for
the Summer Reading Program and other Library Programs for the Community.
Recommended Action: Accept
e. Accept all work performed by Post Alarm Systems for the installation of an intrusion
alarm, security cameras, and access control system at City Hall and Council
Chambers as complete.
Recommended Action: Approve
f. Professional Services Agreement with Jan's Towing, Inc. for official Police Tow and
Garage Storage Services.
Recommended Action: Approve
g. Professional Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers for the Water and Sewer
Cost of Service Study Update in the amount of$78,982.
Recommended Action: Approve
h. Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with DB Electronics, LLC for
installation and repairs to Fire Department Emergency Lighting and Sirens,
Electronics, and Communication Equipment in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
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i. Agreement for Specialized Personnel Related Legal Services and an Employment
Relations Consortium Agreement for Personnel Related Training and Consortium
Services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in an amount not to exceed $85,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
j. Contract with General Pump Company, Inc. for the Inspection and Rehabilitation of
the Live Oak Well Project in the amount of$137,336.
Recommended Action: Approve
k. Purchase Order with 72 Hour LLC dba National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of
three black and white Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Patrol Utility Vehicles in the
amount of$125,979.72.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Chandler, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on a
roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 12.a through 12.k.
AYES: Chandler, Beck, Tay, and Verlato
NOES: None
ABSENT: Amundson
13. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. to Tuesday, August 6, 2019, 6:00 p.m. in the
City Council Conference Room.
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