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ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2021
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Chandler called the Special Meeting to order at 1:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Beck, Cheng, Verlato, Tay, and Chandler
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - No public comments were received.
OPEN SESSION TO THE PUBLIC
a. Interview potential candidates for appointment to the Planning Commission.
The City Council interviewed Albert Yu, Vincent Tsoi, Xinling Ouyang and Amanda Leslie for
appointment to fill one unexpired term ending June 30, 2024.
At the conclusion of the interviews the City Council made the following nominations:
Council Member Verlato made a motion to appoint Vincent Tsoi to fill the unexpired term on the
Planning Commission ending June 30, 2024. Council Member Beck seconded the motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Tay made a substitute motion to appoint Amanda Leslie to fill the unexpired term on
the Planning Commission ending June 30, 2024. Mayor Chandler seconded the motion.
AYES: Tay and Chandler
NOES: Cheng, Beck, and Verlato
ABSENT: None
The substitute motion failed.
A roll call vote was held on the original motion made by Council Member Verlato and seconded by
Council Member Beck, which was carried as follows:
AYES: Cheng, Beck, and Verlato
NOES: Tay and Candler
ABSENT: None
City Manager Lazzaretto stated that the appointment to the Planning Commission will be made in
open session at the February 2, 2021, City Council meeting.
The Special Meeting ended at 2:52 p.m.
Linda Rodriguez
Assistant City Clerk
ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Chandler called the Special Meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Beck, Cheng, Verlato, Tay, and Chandler
ABSENT: None
Council Member Verlato announced that she has a conflict of interest regarding Study Session
Item a., due to her ownership of property located within 1,000 feet of the proposed project area,
and she recused herself from participation and discussion in this matter, and exited the
Conference line.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
David Fu, attorney representing Dr. Dong Chang, called and expressed Mr. Chang’s concerns
regarding the affects the potential residential development in Downtown Arcadia may have on Mr.
Chang’s business.
City Manager Lazzaretto read into the record the following emails submitted for Public Comment:
Dong L. Chang, M.D.: Listed his concerns regarding the potential residential development in
Downtown Arcadia.
Martin Gandell, President of Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association: Provided a list of
comments related to the design of the proposed project.
STUDY SESSION
a. Report, discussion, and direction concerning potential residential development
in Downtown Arcadia, including properties at 150 N. Santa Anita Avenue, 25-
31 Wheeler Avenue and 30 E. Santa Clara Street.
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg provided a brief report on the
potential development of the project.
Alan Pullman, Senior Principal at Studio One Eleven presented the PowerPoint Presentation
Garth Erdossy, Senior Managing Director, Trammell Crow Residential, appeared and provided
information on the design of the project.
After discussion, the City Council provided insight and commented on the preliminary concept of
the project. The item will be brought back to a future City Council meeting for further consideration
and discussion.
At 5:58 p.m. the City Council convened to a Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) to confer with legal
counsel regarding the matter of the City of Arcadia vs. The Dow Chemical
Company; Dow Agrosciences LLC; Shell Oil Company, et al., United States
District Court, Central District (Case No. 2:18-cv-10139).
No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session Item.
The Closed Session ended at 6:58 p.m.
Linda Rodriguez
Assistant City Clerk
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ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Chandler called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. INVOCATION – Pastor Terrence Shay, First Chinese Baptist Church of Walnut/Arcadia
Resident
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – City Clerk Glasco
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
Special Meeting to conduct a Study Session to receive a report regarding a potential residential
development in Downtown Arcadia, including properties at 150 N. Santa Anita Avenue, 25-31
Wheeler Avenue, and 30 E. Santa Clara Street; he stated that the City Council provided insight
and commented on the preliminary concept of the project; and that the item will be brought back
at a later date for further consideration and discussion.
City Attorney Deitsch further announced that the City Council also conducted a Closed Session
to consider the one item listed on the posted agenda under Closed Session, and that no reportable
action was taken.
6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA
ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto announced that citizens who wished 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 Mayor Chandler, to read all
ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
8. PRESENTATIONS
a. Update and Discussion of Waste Management Service Change Due to COVID-19.
Terri Muse, representative from Waste Management, provided an update regarding the
change in services due to COVID-19, and responded to comments made by the City
Council.
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9. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Statement of Objectives and Projects for use of Community Development Block Grant
(“CDBG”) Funds for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
Recommended Action: Approve
Management Analyst Schwehr presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Chandler opened the Public Hearing. No public comments were received.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Verlato, seconded by
Council Member Beck, and seeing no objection, Mayor Chandler declared the public hearing
closed.
a. Statement of Objectives and Projects for use of Community Development Block Grant
(“CDBG”) Funds for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
Recommended Action: Approve
After City Council discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council
Member Cheng, and carried on roll call vote to approve the Statement of Objectives and Projects
for use of Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Funds for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
AYES: Beck, Cheng, Verlato, Tay, and Chandler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mark McGrail called and thanked the City Council and City staff for holding a Town Hall Meeting
and expressed his concerns regarding the location of the Homeless Resource Hub.
The following healthcare workers from Arcadia Methodist Hospital called and provided an update
regarding the conditions at the facility due to COVID-19; they reported on the problems that union
members are encountering with their employer; and they requested a letter of support from the
City Council so that they may present it at their upcoming press conference.
Charles Jones
Shivon Miller
Harold Hays
Shannon Cannoly
Desiree Molina
Idalia Sterrazza
Hollis Richardson
Fiona John
Maria Deborja
Shelly Perk
It was the consensus of the City Council that a copy of the recording of the Public Comments
section be provided to the Arcadia Methodist Hospital Board.
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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 noted that he will contact the CEO of Methodist Hospital and provide him
with a copy of the recording of the Public Comments from tonight’s meeting; he announced that
on January 14, he participated in the Chamber of Commerce Installation Virtual Awards Dinner;
he commended the Chamber of Commerce for putting together the virtual event; he congratulated
all the award winners, especially Ron and Beverly Street and the Foothill Unity Center.
Council Member Cheng thanked the callers for their comments; he thanked the nurses and
physicians at Arcadia Methodist Hospital for all they do; and he shared a story of his encounter
with two homeless individuals and his experience at the Homeless Resource Hub and then
encouraged everyone to support those in need.
Council Member Verlato wished everyone a Happy New Year; she thanked the City Council for
their support with the proposed statue in honor of Anita Baldwin; she provided an update of virtual
services and events provided by the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage; she commented on the
homelessness problem; she announced that on January 22, the Los Angeles County Office of the
Assessor is hosting a webinar on Proposition 19; she commented on an article in the LA Times
regarding a proposed “Clean Water” project at the Arboretum; she spoke about the pandemic;
she encouraged everyone to stay home in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19; and
commended Mayor Chandler for successfully conducting City Council meetings virtually.
Mayor Pro Tem Tay commented on the presentation provided by Terri Muse; he recommended
that the City Council use social media in an effort to inform residents of Waste Management’s
service changes; he expressed his appreciation to the Police Department, Fire Department, and
City Staff for operating the City efficiently; he commented on Arcadia Methodist Hospital; and he
encouraged everyone to stay home and stay safe.
City Clerk Glasco congratulated Ron and Beverly Street for receiving the Arcadia Citizens of the
Year award; he noted that tomorrow, January 20, is Inauguration Day of the 46th President; he
echoed the sentiment of Pastor Shay and hopes that we can come together as one.
Mayor Chandler thanked Council Member Verlato for her kind words; he commended the
healthcare workers and hospital staff for all they do; he stated that the City Council will continue
to do their part to keep the community safe; and thanked Council Member Beck for offering to
contact the CEO of Methodist Hospital.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2020, and Special Meeting Minutes of
December 16, 2020.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Resolution No. 7346 accepting a Grant and Declaration of Public Art Space
Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions; and Subordination Agreement for the
purposes of creating and maintaining a public art space in honor of Anita Baldwin.
Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve
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c. Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates utilizing grant
funds in the amount of $150,000 to update the City's Housing Element for the 2021-
2029 planning period (6th Cycle), and prepare corresponding environmental
documents in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”),
including Resolution No. 7345 approving an additional appropriation of $58,692.
Recommended Action: Approve and Adopt
d. Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group utilizing grant funds in the
amount of $155,400 to update the City's Density Bonus Ordinance, create programs
to accelerate housing production, and prepare corresponding environmental
documents in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”),
including Resolution No. 7347 approving an additional appropriation of $20,534.
Recommended Action: Approve and Adopt
e. Professional Services Agreement with CWE Inc. for the implementation of the
Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (“CIMP”) for the Rio Hondo/San Gabriel
River Water Quality Group in the amount of $2,960,675 and Memorandum of
Agreement with the Cities of Bradbury, Duarte, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, the County of
Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District regarding the
administration and cost sharing of the Agreement
Recommended Action: Approve
f. Contract with Mission Paving and Sealing, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual
Slurry Seal Project in the amount of $571,720.
Recommended Action: Approve
g. Contract with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for Street Striping and Pavement
Marking Services in the amount of $125,645.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Verlato, and carried on a
roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 12.a through 12.g.
AYES: Beck, Verlato, Cheng, Tay, and Chandler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. CITY MANAGER
a. Allowable hours of operation for noise related to gardening and landscaping in
residential areas.
Recommended Action: Retain Existing Regulations
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg presented the Staff Report.
After City Council discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Cheng, seconded by Mayor
Chandler and carried on a roll call vote to table this item indefinitely, but allow Council Member
Cheng to bring back this item at a future meeting at the discretion of the City Manager.
AYES: Beck, Chandler, Cheng, Verlato, and Tay
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
b. Report, discussion, and direction regarding COVID-19.
City Manager Lazzaretto provided an update on COVID-19. No action was requested or taken.
14. ADJOURNMENT
City Manager Lazzaretto recognized former Santa Anita’s Paddock Captain John Shear on his
100th Birthday Celebration; and provided Bruce Headley’s eulogy.
The City Council meeting adjourned in memory of longtime Arcadia resident and prominent Santa
Anita horse trainer Bruce Headley at 9:27 p.m. to Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 6:00 p.m. in the
City Council Conference Room.
Linda Rodriguez
Assistant City Clerk