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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/01/2020 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020 CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Pro Tern Tay called the Closed Session to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beck, Cheng, Verlato, and Tay ABSENT: Chandler A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Tay and seconded by Council Member Cheng to excuse Mayor Chandler from this meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS — No public comments were received. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) to confer with legal counsel regarding the matter of Arcadians for Environmental Preservation v. City of Arcadia, Los Angeles County Superior Court (Case No. 20STCP02902). No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session Item. The Closed Session ended at 7:02 p.m. Regular Meeting City Council Chamber, 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Pro Tem Tay called the regular meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. 2. INVOCATION — First Reader Kristin Bennett, First Church of Christ, Scientist 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — City Clerk Glasco 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beck, Cheng, Verlato, and Tay ABSENT: Chandler A motion was made by Council Member Beck and seconded by Council Member Verlato to excuse Mayor Chandler from this meeting. City Manager Lazzaretto announced that citizens who wish to submit public comments may do so by calling the conference line. I 1 12-01-2020 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 one item listed on the posted agenda; and indicated that no reportable action was taken. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto had 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 Council Member Beck, and seconded by Council Member Cheng, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 8. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of Arcadia Festival of Bands Proclamation. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS Tracy Perry called and expressed her reasons why the Homeless Resource Hub at the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course should be relocated. City Manager Lazzaretto read into the record an email submitted by Wendy McGrail in support of the Homeless Resource Hub; and noted that on December 6 is the Virtual Town Hall Meeting regarding the Hub. 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 Pro Tern Tay, City Manager Lazzaretto recognized those who donated to the Arcadia Fire Department, City staff, and the Community in response to the various emergencies that have occurred this year. Council Member Beck commended the Arcadia Music Club for putting together the 67th Annual Arcadia Festival of Bands Virtual Parade during the pandemic; he thanked the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for their donation; he reminded everyone to continue safe practices; and continue supporting local businesses. Council Member Cheng wished everyone a Happy Holiday Season; and thanked the Women's Business Federation for providing meals to the Arcadia Fire Department on Thanksgiving Day. Council Member Verlato thanked the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for their donation; she commented on the Arcadia Festival of Bands Virtual Parade and commended the Arcadia Music Club for putting the event together during these hard times; she urged everyone to continue safe practices in order to avoid spreading the Coronavirus; and encouraged everyone to stay home. 2 12-01-2020 City Clerk Glasco commended the Arcadia High School Band for their excellent reputation, hard 111 work, and enthusiasm. Mayor Pro Tem Tay thanked the Arcadia Chinese Association for donating lunch to the Arcadia Fire Department and the Arcadia Police Department during the Thanksgiving Holiday; he noted that Mayor Chandler was feeling under the weather; he thanked everyone on his behalf for sending their well-wishes; and wished everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday Season. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2020. Recommended Action: Approve b. Cancellation of the January 5, 2021, Regular City Council Meeting. Recommended Action: Approve c. Accept a gift of $35,000 from the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for Library Programming. Recommended Action: Accept d. Resolution No. 7344 approving wage adiustments for unrepresented, non-benefited part-time employees in accordance with California's minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2021_ Recommended Action: Adopt 111 e. Extension to the Contract with Sheldon Mechanical Corporation for HVAC Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services at various City facilities in the amount of$151,046. Recommended Action: Approve f. Professional Services Agreement with the State of California Office of Administrative Hearings in an amount not to exceed $48,000; and use of an Administrative Law Judge to solely preside over an Administrative Hearing in accordance with Resolution No. 6200. Recommended Action: Approve g. Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Mariposa Landscape, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services in the amount of$577,573.79. Recommended Action: Approve h. Software Service Agreement with TruePoint Solutions for implementation of the TrueBill Utility Billing Software in the amount of$144,950. Recommended Action: Approve i. Accept all work performed by California Professional Engineers, Inc. for the Santa Anita Avenue Corridor Traffic Signal and Crosswalk Improvements, at the intersections of Santa Anita Avenue and Alta Street, and Santa Anita Avenue and Le Roy Avenue, as complete. Recommended Action: Approve 3 12-01-2020 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.i. AYES: Verlato, Beck, Cheng, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: Chandler 12. CITY MANAGER a. Report, discussion, and direction regarding COVID-19. City Manager Lazzaretto provided an update on COVID-19. No action was requested or taken. 13. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. to Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: Assistant City erk Z7 4 12-01-2020