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Home My WebLink AboutItem 11a - Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2020 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Chandler called the Special Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beck, Cheng, Verlato, Tay, and Chandler ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS – No public comments were received. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to confer with Real Property Negotiators. Property: Par 3 Golf Course (City Owned – Assessor Parcel Nos. 8571-011- 904, 907, 908) Agency Negotiators: City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Jason Kruckeberg, and City Attorney Stephen P. Deitsch Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation: one (1) case. No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session Items. The Closed Session ended at 6:50 p.m. Linda Rodriguez Assistant City Clerk 1 11-17-2020 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Chandler called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. INVOCATION – Reverend Terry Keenan, The Santa Anita Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Cheng 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beck, Cheng, Verlato, Tay, and Chandler ABSENT: None 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 items listed on the posted agenda; and noted that Item b is regarding a disability retirement matter. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto announced that citizens who wish to submit public comments may do so by calling the conference line. 7. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council Member Beck, and seconded by Council Member Verlato, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 8. PUBLIC HEARING a. Resolution No. 7340 establishing and/or adjusting various fees for City services; and finding that this Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). Recommended Action: Adopt Management Analyst Shakarian presented the Staff Report. In response to Council Member Beck’s inquiry, Administrative Services Director Quach indicated that updated fees will be presented to the City Council on an annual basis. City Manager Lazzaretto clarified that every five to eight years there will be an extensive review of City fees; however, that updated City fees will be presented to the City Council on an annual basis. Mayor Chandler opened the Public Hearing. No public comments were received. 2 11-17-2020 Mayor Chandler made a motion to close the Public Hearing; the City Council concurred. Resolution No. 7340 establishing and/or adjusting various fees for City services; and finding that this Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). Recommended Action: Adopt After City Council discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Verlato, and carried on roll call vote to approve Staff’s recommendation with the following exceptions: • Planning’s Appeal fees (Item #s 29, 42, 47, 51, 56, 62, 81, 112) should all be changed to a suggested fee of $600 • Building’s Solar issuance fees (Item #s 165 to 169) should all be changed to a 25% cost recovery • Planning’s Mills Act Contract Application fee (Item #36) should be changed to a suggested fee of $1,000 • Building’s Demolition permit fees (Item #s 145 and 146) should all be changed to a 100% cost recovery • Planning’s New Multi-Family Residential for 21 or More Dwelling Units fee (Item #12) should be changed to a 100% cost recovery • Adopt the proposed Conditional Use Permit fees (Items #s 44, 45, 46, 47) but direct staff to bring back a report to consider alternatives for a tiered structure at a future meeting. AYES: Beck, Verlato, Cheng, Tay, and Chandler NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mark McGrail called and expressed his concerns regarding the Homeless Resource Hub at the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course; and requested that the City Council place this matter on a future agenda for further discussion. Terri Muse, President of the Arcadia Rotary Club, called and provided an update of services and upcoming events provided by the Club during the pandemic. 10. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 1234]). At the request of Mayor Chandler, City Manager Lazzaretto recognized all those who donated to the Arcadia Fire Department, Arcadia Police Department, and City staff in response to the Bobcat fire. 3 11-17-2020 City Clerk Glasco announced that November 11, was Veterans Day; he thanked the Recreation and Community Services Department for the Veterans Day Certificate of Recognition. Council Member Beck welcomed new Chief of Police Nakamura; he announced that the City is providing Short-Term Rental Monitoring Services for vacant homes; that beginning November 2, the Library is providing passport services by appointment only; he commented on the pension obligation bonds; he also commented on the success of the Household Hazardous Waste and E- Waste Drive-Thru Collection Event held in the City of Monrovia; he thanked the Ji Family for their donation to the Arcadia Public Library; he commended the Public Works Services Department for seeking the Newcastle Park Improvements Grant; and for purchasing water at a reduced cost. Council Member Verlato thanked Terri Muse for her update; she thanked Mr. McGrail for expressing his concerns regarding the Homeless Resource Hub, asked for City Council support to consider a Virtual Townhall Meeting to further discuss this matter, and the City Council concurred; she announced that Saturday, November 21 the PTSA from all Arcadia Unified Schools and the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association are hosting a “Day of Giving” to benefit the Foothill Unity Center; she encouraged everyone to participate; and reminded everyone to continue safe practices during the Thanksgiving Holiday. Mayor Pro Tem Tay commented on the November 3, Presidential Election; and encouraged everyone to get along with their neighbors. Council Member Cheng asked for support from the City Council to discuss amending Noise Regulations, specifically the time period permitted to operate any equipment related to gardening and landscaping; Mayor Chandler and Mayor Pro Tem Tay concurred; he shared a timeline of major events that have occurred this year so far; he recognized the City Council and the Community for giving back to the community during this pandemic; he reminded everyone to remember the good things that have happened in the 2020; he shared a story about his grandmother and father; and welcomed new Police Chief Roy Nakamura. Mayor Chandler had no comments. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2020, and Special Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2020. Recommended Action: Approve b. Donation in the amount of $4,000 to the Arcadia Public Library for the purchase of a memorial bench and refurbishment of the children’s preschool computer area in memory of Mr. Ji. Recommended Action: Accept c. Resolution No. 7342 approving the application for Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds. Recommended Action: Adopt d. Revised classification specifications for the positions of Police Chief, Police Captain, and Public Works Services Director. Recommended Action: Approve 4 11-17-2020 e. Professional Services Agreement with Integrated Consulting Group, Inc. for the Newcastle Park Precise Scoping Plan in the amount of $98,380. Recommended Action: Approve f. Professional Services Agreement with Harmari by LTAS Technologies Inc. for Short- Term Rental Monitoring Services in an amount not to exceed $16,100, with the option of two, one-year renewals. Recommended Action: Approve g. Contract with Vincor Construction, Inc. for the Community Center Emergency Exit Door Project in the amount of $43,373.38. Recommended Action: Approve h. Extension to the Contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for annual Tree Trimming Services, and Tree Removal and Replacement Services in the amount of $349,273.50. Recommended Action: Approve i. Purchase of 4,800 acre-feet of Imported Replacement Water from the Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster in the amount of $4,118,400. Recommended Action: Approve j. Accept all work performed by Doug Martin Contracting Co., Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Annual Slurry Seal Project as complete. Recommended Action: Approve k. Accept all work performed by Cedro Construction, Inc. for the Water Main Replacement Project as complete. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 11.a through 11.k. AYES: Verlato, Beck, Cheng, Tay, and Chandler NOES: None ABSENT: None 12. CITY MANAGER a. Agreement between the Cities of Arcadia and Sierra Madre for a new joint groundwater production well. Recommended Action: Approve Public Works Services Director Tait presented the Staff Report. It was moved by Mayor Chandler, seconded by Council Member Cheng, and carried on a roll call vote to approve the Agreement between the Cities of Arcadia and Sierra Madre for a new joint groundwater production well. 5 11-17-2020 AYES: Chandler, Cheng, Beck, Verlato, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None b. Resolution No. 7343 expressing support for actions to further strengthen local democracy, authority, and control as related to local zoning and housing issues. Recommended Action: Adopt City Manager Lazzaretto presented the Staff Report. After City Council discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tay, and carried on a roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7343 expressing support for actions to further strengthen local democracy, authority, and control as related to local zoning and housing issues. AYES: Chandler, Tay, Beck, Cheng, and Verlato NOES: None ABSENT: None c. Report, discussion, and direction regarding COVID-19. City Manager Lazzaretto provided an update on COVID-19. No action was requested or taken. 13. ADJOURNMENT City Manager Lazzaretto provided George Sanders’ eulogy. The City Council meeting adjourned in memory of Colonial Pharmacy Founder George Sanders at 9:46 p.m. to Tuesday, December 1, 2020, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Linda Rodriguez Assistant City Clerk