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Home My WebLink About09/15/2020 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Chandler called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. INVOCATION — Ministry Intern Michael Chesnut, Church of the Good Shepherd 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — City Manager Lazzaretto 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Cheng, Verlato, Tay, and Chandler ABSENT: Beck A motion was made by Mayor Chandler, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Tay, to excuse Council Member Beck from this meeting. 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 discuss the one item listed on the posted agenda; and no reportable action was taken. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto announced that regarding Public Hearing Item 9.a, Resolution No. 7333 was revised and distributed to the City Council; he requested that City Manager Item 13.a be moved to the beginning of the agenda due to the importance of the Bobcat fire. 7. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Mayor Chandler, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Tay, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. It was the consensus of the City Council that City Manager Item 13.a be moved to this portion of the agenda. 13. CITY MANAGER a. Resolution No. 7335 ratifying and declaring the existence of a local emergency regarding the Bobcat fire. Recommended Action: Ratify and Adopt City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report and Fire Chief Lang provided an update regarding the Bobcat fire. City Manager Lazzaretto read into the record an email submitted for Public Comment from Brad Thompson regarding rescinding the mandatory evacuation order. 1 09-15-2020 In response to Mr. Thompson's Public Comment, Fire Chief Lang explained why the evacuation order for the area north of Elkins Avenue has not been lifted; and he indicated that the eastern reopening was due to minimal fire activity. In response to Council Member Verlato's inquiry, Fire Chief Lang indicated that residents will be allowed into their homes when it is 100 percent safe. City Manager Lazzaretto reported that the Emergency Operation Center opened on Sunday, September 13; he thanked residents and local business for their donations; and thanked the community, staff, and Chief Lang for their support. It was moved by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Council Member Cheng, and carried on a roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7335 ratifying and declaring the existence of a local emergency regarding the Bobcat fire. AYES: Verlato, Cheng, Tay, and Chandler NOES: None ABSENT: Beck 8. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association Executive Director Donna Choi. A taped video presentation by the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association was shown in lieu of Donna Choi appearing in person. 9. PUBLIC HEARING a. Appeal of the Planning Commission's Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for off-site consumption and extended hours of operation with a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") for Grocery Outlet at 140 E. Live Oak Avenue. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 7333 Upholding the Approval Mayor Chandler announced that he has a conflict of interest regarding Public Hearing Item 9.a because he owns property in close proximity to the proposed project area; and indicated that he will recuse himself from participation and discussion. Mayor Pro Tern Tay presided over this agenda item. Associate Planner Song presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Verlato's inquiry, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg stated the names of those businesses in the tract within the City of Arcadia; he noted the fourth business with a liquor license is located in Temple City; he provided the type of liquor licenses for the businesses located in the City of Arcadia; and confirmed that Altadena Dairy is not in the tract, but that establishment does have a liquor license. Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg stated that Resolution No. 7333 has been revised and explained the changes made to the findings. 2 09-15-2020 Mayor Pro Tern Tay opened the Public Hearing. Attorney R. Bruce Tepper, on behalf of the appellant, stated that the Class 1 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines was improperly utilized; and that a report was submitted to assess the potential environmental impacts caused by the proposed project. Pat Barber, the Applicant, stated that Grocery Outlet is not a well know chain in southern California and provided some history about the chain; he explained the need for the grocery store at the proposed location; and he indicated that in his experience an Environment Impact Report has never been required for any new store to open in an existing building that had been previously occupied by another store. Dan Bacani of Lee & Associates called and expressed his reasons why he is in support of the proposed Grocery Outlet. Jodi Shoemaker of Lee & Associates called and expressed her reasons why she is in support of the proposed project; and indicated that in her experience she has never seen a request for an Environmental Impact Report where a user is taking over an existing building. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Council Member Cheng, and, seeing no objection, Mayor Pro Tern Tay declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Cheng indicated that Grocery Outlet would be a great business at the proposed location. Council Member Verlato indicated that she agrees with findings one through five as amended with all the conditions of approval. Mayor Pro Tern Tay thanked staff for the report and agrees with all the conditions of approval. Appeal of the Planning Commission's Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for off-site consumption and extended hours of operation with a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") for Grocery Outlet at 140 E. Live Oak Avenue. A motion was made by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Council Member Cheng, and carried on a roll call vote to adopt revised Resolution No. 7333 upholding the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 20-08 with a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for off-site consumption and extended hours of operation for Grocery Outlet at 140 E. Live Oak Avenue. AYES: Verlato, Cheng, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: Beck Mayor Chandler was recused from the vote due to his ownership of property located within 1,000 feet of the property subject to the proposed City Council decision. 3 09-15-2020 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS City Manager Lazzaretto read into the record emails submitted for Public Comment from the following: Stephanie Moreno: Regarding an Online Webinar Thursday, October 1, hosted by the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Vincent Tran: Opposed to Proposition 16 Chris Chai: Opposed to Proposition 16 Chris Yu-Ling Chai: Opposed to Proposition 16 Ryan Su: Opposed to Proposition 16 Larry and Mary Rovarino: Regarding the dangers of the Bike Route on Camino Real 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 Cheng thanked first responders, firefighters, and City staff for their hard work during the Bobcat fire; he asked the community to consider donating to the Arcadia Firefighter's Foundation; he asked residents to continue donating lunch to the firefighters; and commented on Proposition 16. Council Member Verlato thanked the Hakka Foundation for their donation to the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage; she noted different programs offered by the Museum; she commented on the Bobcat fire; she thanked the firefighters and police officers for all they do; she thanked everyone for their donations; she noted the services provided by the Arcadia Library; and announced that on September 30, the Arcadia Library is hosting "Google Drive for Parents", a virtual learning lab class. Mayor Pro Tem Tay thanked the Hakka Foundation for their donation to the Gilb Museum and for their continued support to the community; he addressed comments made on social media regarding the fires; he clarified that the City of Arcadia is not responsible for posting information on WeChat; he indicated that Council Members voluntarily post information on social media in an effort to keep everyone informed; and wished everyone well. Mayor Chandler thanked the firefighters and the Public Works Services Department for all they do; and commented on Proposition 16. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2020. Recommended Action: Approve b. Donation in the amount of $5,000 from the Friends of the Museum and the Hakka Foundation for the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage. Recommended Action: Accept 4 09-15-2020 c. Contract with Premier Pipe, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual Sewer CCTV Inspections in the amount of$40,800. Recommended Action: Approve d. Renewal of a 20-year Reciprocal Parking Agreement between the City and Chan, Chau & Wong for parking spaces adjacent to the Arcadia Medical Center located at 65 North First Avenue. Recommended Action: Approve e. Selection of Stifel Nicolaus & Company to serve as underwriter for the proposed Pension Obligation Bond issuance. Recommended Action: Approve f. Accept all work performed by Vincor Construction, Inc. for the City Manager's Office Reorganization Remodel Proiect as complete. Recommended Action: Approve g. Accept all work performed by Byrom-Davey, Inc. for the design and construction of the Eisenhower Park Improvement Proiect as complete. Recommended Action: Approve h. Grant Award from the Office of Traffic Safety—Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for reimbursement of costs related to various traffic enforcement operations in the amount of$67,000. Recommended Action: Accept Council Member Verlato stated that she has a conflict of interest regarding Consent Calendar Item 12.d; and indicated that she will recuse herself from the vote. It was moved by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Mayor Chandler, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 12.a through 12.h. AYES: Verlato, Chandler, Cheng, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: Beck Council Member Verlato was recused from the vote (only for Item 12.d). 13. CITY MANAGER b. Designate Council Member Cheng as the Voting Delegate and City Manager Lazzaretto as the Alternate Voting Delegate for the 2020 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo and provide direction on Resolution No. 1. Recommended Action: Approve and Provide Direction Intern Pedersen presented the Staff Report. It was moved by Mayor Chandler, seconded by Council Member Verlato, and carried on a roll call vote to appoint Council Member Cheng as the Voting Delegate and City Manager Lazzaretto as the Alternate Voting Delegate for the 2020 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo; and recommend that the Voting Member or Alternate vote in support of Resolution No. 1. 5 09-15-2020 AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Cheng, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: Beck c. Report, discussion, and direction regarding COVID-19. City Manager Lazzaretto provided an update on COVID-19. No action was requested or taken. 14. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m. to Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. / Mayo of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: 17-V ssistant City Clerk 111 6 09-15-2020