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Home My WebLink About06/04/2019 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2019 CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Verlato called the Closed Session meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Amundson, Beck, Chandler, Tay, and Verlato ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one appeared. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation —one (1) case. b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.8 to confer with Real Property Negotiators. Property: Public Parking Lot accessed from Wheeler Avenue east of First Avenue (Assessor Parcel No. 5773-301-901) Agency Negotiators: City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Jason Kruckeberg, and City Attorney Stephen P. Deitsch Property Negotiators: Steven Hayashi, Representative, NWI, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session items. The Closed Session ended at 7:03 p.m. Regular Meeting City Council Chamber, 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Verlato called the regular meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. 2. INVOCATION — Director of Religious Services Riaz Khan — Masjid Gibrael (Mosque of San Gabriel) 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Girl Scout Troop 2881 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Amundson, Beck, Chandler, Tay, and Verlato ABSENT: None 1 06-04-2019 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 Closed Session to consider the two items listed on the posted agenda under Closed Session; he indicated that no reportable action was taken; and noted that Closed Session Item a pertained to a claim pending against the City regarding a transit issue. 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 Mayor Pro Tern 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 water supply condition update by Tom Love, General Manager of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District. b. Presentation of a $3,100 donation to the Arcadia Public Library from the Arcadia Chinese Association for the purchase of an Early Literacy Workstation TM for the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS Kaitlyn Jeong, an Arcadia resident, appeared and introduced herself to the City Council, and indicated that she is an applicant for the Human Resources Commission. Jean Jarosz, an Arcadia resident, appeared and introduced Melissa Taylor who is a member of the San Gabriel Moms Demand Action for ending gun violence; Ms. Taylor appeared and announced a National Gun Violence Awareness Event on Saturday, June 8 at All Saints Church in Pasadena, and encouraged everyone to attend. 10. 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 Ms. Jarosz and Ms. Taylor for appearing and speaking on gun violence, and provided his views on gun control; he thanked the Girls Scouts for leading the Pledge of Allegiance, and he thanked the family of Jackie Faust-Moreno and the Arcadia Chinese Association for their donations to the Library. Council Member Amundson announced that he attended the last concert for Arcadia High School Orchestra Director Tom Forbes, and wished him the best in his retirement; and indicated that he would like a resolution considered at a future meeting honoring the Chinese Americans who fought in World War II, and asked for City Council support. Mayor Pro Tern Chandler and Council Member Tay concurred. 2 06-04-2019 Council Member Amundson further announced that Thursday, June 6, is the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, and shared some history; he announced that June 29 is the Patriotic Festival, and thanked the Arcadia Unified School District for allowing use of First Avenue Middle School as the location to shoot off the fireworks. Council Member Tay reminded everyone that it is Election Day, and reminded everyone to vote; and he wished everyone a Happy Father's Day. Mayor Pro Tem Chandler thanked the Arcadia Chinese Association for their donation of $3,100 to the Library, and indicated that Jerry Broadwell was a fallen firefighter of the City; and he also commented on D-Day. City Clerk Glasco announced that he is a member of the American Legion Chinatown Post, and they like to be referred to as American Chinese; he announced that he attended the 22nd Annual Memorial Day Tribute to Veterans and Military Families on May 25, and that Ron Handy was the veteran who received the car donated by VJ's Auto Service. Mayor Verlato announced that she attended several different events on Memorial Day; she thanked the Girls Scouts for leading the Pledge of Allegiance; she also thanked Jean Jarosz and Melissa Taylor for attending; she reminded everyone to get involved with Neighborhood Watch which is hosted by Mike Vercillo; she reminded everyone that school is out tomorrow; she noted that prior to the City Council meeting, she attended a presale party for the ongoing horse sale at Santa Anita Park; she announced "Coffee with the Mayor", and upcoming summer concerts and movies in the park on Thursday nights; she also announced that over the weekend she attended "A Wild Adventure"at the Museum Education Center; she announced that on June 16, the Arcadia Historical Society will be celebrating its 100th anniversary; and she wished all fathers a Happy Father's Day. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2019. Recommended Action: Approve b. Resolutions initiating proceedings for the annual levy and collection of assessments, approving the preliminary Engineer's Report, and declaring intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2019-20 and appointing a time and place for a Public Hearing for the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1. Resolution No. 7255 initiating proceedings for the annual levy and collection of assessments for the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 pursuant to the provisions of Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code and ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Report. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 7256 approving the preliminary Engineer's Report of Willdan Financial Services for the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1. Recommended Action: Adopt 3 06-04-2019 Resolution No. 7257 declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2019-20 and appointing a time and place for a public hearing. Recommended Action: Adopt c. Professional Services Agreement with PM AM Corporation for False Alarm Program Management Services. Recommended Action: Approve d. Professional Services Agreement with The Workshop for Citywide Printing Services for five years in an amount not to exceed $150,000 annually. Recommended Action: Approve e. Donation in the amount of $2,000 to the Arcadia Public Library for the Jackie Faust- Moreno Trust Fund. Recommended Action: Accept f. Donation in the amount of$3,100 from the Arcadia Chinese Association to the Arcadia Public Library for the purchase of an Early Literacy Workstation TM for the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room. Recommended Action: Accept g. Reject all bids received for the Duarte Road Sewer Capacity Improvement Project and direct staff to re-bid the Project. Recommended Action: Approve h. Purchase Order with Dell Computer Corporation through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement under California State Procurement Contract (Contract Number 1-17-70- 01A) for the purchase of Computer Workstations and Monitors in the amount of $70,000. Recommended Action: Approve i. Purchase Order with D&R Office Works for the purchase of new chairs for the Arcadia Public Library in the amount of$33,222.08. Recommended Action: Approve j. Revised Classification Specification for Water Quality Backflow Inspector. Recommended Action: Approve Mayor Verlato requested Consent Calendar Item 11.h be pulled for separate discussion. Council Member Beck asked questions regarding Consent Calendar Item 11.c and 11.d. In response to Council Member Beck's inquiries, City Manager Lazzaretto explained the need to continue printing and mailing information to the residents. In response to Council Member Beck's inquiry regarding the new vendor for the False Alarm Program, City Attorney Deitsch confirmed that the contract can be terminated. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 11.a through 11.g, and 11.i. and 11.j. 4 06-04-2019 AYES: Chandler, Tay, Beck, Amundson, and Verlato NOES: None ABSENT: None Regarding Consent Calendar Item 11.h, Mayor Verlato indicated that she feels there are other brands of computers that can be purchased for a lesser amount with the same capabilities of Dell computers. In response to Mayor Verlato's comment, Administrative Services Director Quach explained the importance of the purchase and support of Dell Computer Corporation. IT Services Manager Luo further explained the importance of the purchase of the workstations, and provided an example justifying the need for the purchase. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 11.h. AYES: Chandler, Tay, Amundson, and Beck NOES: Verlato ABSENT: None City Manager Lazzaretto announced the early ballot return for Measure A is 63.94% in favor and 36.06% opposed. 12. CITY MANAGER a. Design-Build Contract with Byrom-Davey, Inc. for the design and construction of the Eisenhower Park Improvement Project in the amount of$6,300,000. Recommended Action: Approve Recreation and Community Services Director Somogyi and Public Works Services Deputy Director Cranmer presented the staff report. Council Member Beck noted that he is opposed to the sports lighting at the field, he indicated that the demand is not there for the cost of the lighting and the cost of the electricity; and commented on the affect it will have on the surrounding neighbors; and that he would vote no if the lighting is not removed. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on a roll call vote to approve a Design-Build Contract with Byrom-Davey, Inc. for the design and construction of the Eisenhower Park Improvement Project in the amount of$6,300,000. AYES: Chandler, Tay, and Verlato NOES: Amundson and Beck ABSENT: None b. Temporary Use Permit No. TUP 19-07 to allow a Farmers' Market at the Arcadia Public Library parking lot as a recurring event beginning on July 28, 2019. Recommended Action: Approve Assistant to the City Manager Bruckner presented the staff report. 5 06-04-2019 It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Temporary Use Permit No. TUP 19-07 to allow a Farmers' Market at the Arcadia Public Library parking lot as a recurring event beginning on July 28, 2019. AYES: Chandler, Tay, Amundson, Beck, and Verlato NOES: None ABSENT: None c. Cancellation of the July 2, 2019, Regular City Council Meeting. Recommended Action: Approve City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on a roll call vote to approve the cancellation of the July 2, 2019, Regular City Council Meeting. AYES: Chandler, Tay, Amundson, Beck, and Verlato NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m. in memory of Arcadian Shirley Butterworth to Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. 101 770 M. -.rte the City of Arcadia ATTEST: \ii0l ( 17\ -- Chie eputy City Clerk/ Records Manager 6 06-04-2019