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Home My WebLink About05/04/2021 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Tay called the Closed Session to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, Cheng, and Tay ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS — No public comments were received. STUDY SESSION a. Newcastle Park Renovation Preliminary Design. At the request of City Manager Lazzaretto, this item was tabled to the May 18, 2021, City Council meeting. 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). b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators. City Negotiators: City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Jason Kruckeberg, and Administrative Services Director Hue Quach. Employee Organizations: Arcadia Public Works Employees Association, Arcadia City Employees Association, Arcadia Police Civilian Employees Association, Arcadia Police Officers' Association, Arcadia Firefighters' Association, and unrepresented employees: Department Heads, Division Managers, Supervisors, and part-time employees. The City Council recessed to the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. to reconvene at the conclusion of the matters listed on the Regular City Council Meeting agenda. The City Council reconvened the Closed Session at 9:52 p.m. No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session Items. The Closed Session ended at 10:33 p.m. 1 05-04-2021 Regular Meeting City Council Chamber, 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Tay called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. 2. INVOCATION — Rabbi Sholom Stiefel, Chabad of Arcadia 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — City Clerk Glasco 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, Cheng and Tay 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; he indicated that no reportable action was taken on item a.; he stated that the City Council recessed to the Regular Meeting and will reconvene to Closed Session after the Regular Meeting; and that no reportable action is expected. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto reported that Study Session item a. was tabled to the May 18, City Council Meeting. 7. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Cheng to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full, and the City Council concurred. 8. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of"Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" Proclamation. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS City Manager Lazzaretto read into the record the following emails submitted for Public Comment: The following individuals submitted emails expressing their opposition for the Tiny Homes Project in the City of Arcadia: Viet Tran Jennifer Lu Stephen Zhi Mi Zhang 2 05-04-2021 The following individuals submitted emails requesting that City Council add a Hazardous Pay Ordinance to a future agenda: Vince Melendrez Esther Kim The following Arcadia residents called in opposition of the Tiny Homes Project and requested that City Council take consideration of public opinions before committing to this project: Michelle Wu Stephen Unknown Viet Tran Evy Ham Angela Hui The following healthcare workers from Arcadia Methodist Hospital called and reported on the problems that union members are encountering with their employer; and they requested support from the City Council to join in their protest held on May 8. Kristy Orzewalla Margarita Cervantes Tina Monroy Sarkis Atchabahian Harold Hayes Barbara Sloss Navarro Darren Vrascezui, United Food Commercial Worker, called and explained his reason why grocery store employees are entitled to"Hero Pay,"and also stated that he stands with Methodist Hospital workers and their right to Hero Pay as well. Nancy Tai, called and urged the City Council to add a vote of No Confidence for the new District Attorney George Gascon to a future agenda. 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 Verlato commended the PTA's for their hard work; and recognized the Arcadia PTA for receiving the First District Outstanding Council Award; she indicated that she participated last week in supplying Personal Protective Equipment to small businesses throughout the San Gabriel Valley and helped over 1,000 business; she announced that the Library reopened May 3; she further announced that she will be participating in the Museum Commission Meeting this week and provided information on the Virtual Summer Enrichment Program provided by the Museum; she encouraged residents to participate in the Community Forum on Homelessness held on May 6; she stated that last week Arcadia Police introduced their new K9 Officer Kruz and thanked the police for their quick response and arrest of a residential burglary suspect; she indicated that she would like to add a Vote of No Confidence for DA Gascon to a future City Council Meeting and asked for City Council support. Council Member Beck and Mayor Pro Tem Cheng concurred. 3 05-04-2021 Council Member Beck thanked all callers for their calls and addressed Nancy by stating that the Gascon item will be added to a future agenda; he announced that there is a Virtual Community Forum on May 6 regarding Homelessness and encouraged residents to participate; he stated that he would like to add a ban on Styrofoam and plastic utensils given with takeout food and asked City Council to place this item on a future City Council Meeting and asked for City Council support. Council Member Verlato and Mayor Pro Tern Cheng concurred; he wished Council Member Verlato and all mothers a Happy Mother's Day. Council Member Chandler had nothing to report. City Clerk Glasco announced that Armed Forces Day is May 15; and he further announced that May 29 is the Annual Tribute to Veterans at the Arcadia Vietnam Memorial Monument and invited everyone to plant a 3-foot American flag from 12:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Flags are free, donations optional. Mayor Pro Tem Cheng thanked City Clerk Glasco for his service and all he does for veterans; he commented on the Memorial Day Holiday; and recognized 14 Arcadian residents that lost their lives during the Vietnam War. Mayor Tay indicated that Arcadia will have a Community Forum on Homelessness on May 6 and provided the call-in information; he further indicated that California is still in a drought and reminded residents to abide by the watering schedule and adjust sprinklers accordingly; and he wish all mothers a Happy Mother's Day. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular and Special Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2021. Recommended Action: Approve b. Mayor's Appointments of City Council Members to City Boards, Commissions, and Outside Governmental Agencies. Recommended Action: Receive and File c. Professional Services Agreement with Stetson Engineers, Inc. for Design of the New Goldring Municipal Water Supply Well in the amount of $496,600. Recommended Action: Approve d. Professional Services Agreement with Arcadia Unified School District to provide Bus Transportation Services for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23 in an amount not to exceed $80,100. Recommended Action: Approve e. Professional Services Agreement with Breakthrough Sports to provide Basketball Officials for Youth and Adult Basketball Leagues for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022- 23 in an amount not to exceed $65,100. Recommended Action: Approve f. Professional Services Agreement with J & J's Sports & Trophies to provide apparel and awards for Recreation & Community Services programs for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23 in an amount not to exceed $33,600. Recommended Action: Approve 4 05-04-2021 g. Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Trio Community Meals to provide meals to the Senior Meals Program for Fiscal Year 2021-22 in an amount not to exceed $93,400. Recommended Action: Approve h. Contract with CT&T Concrete Paving Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual Concrete Repairs Project in the amount of$61,145. Recommended Action: Approve i. Contract with Carrier Corporation for the Fire Station 106 HVAC Relocation and Zone Control Replacement Project in the amount of$316,035. Recommended Action: Approve Council Member Beck pulled Consent Calendar Item 12.b. for separate discussion. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Verlato, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 12.a. and 12 c. through 12.i. AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Beck, Cheng, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None Council Member Beck asked for some amendments to the proposed list of Mayoral appointments to accommodate workloads. After City Council discussion a motion was made by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to receive and file the Mayors appointments of City Council Members, City Boards, Commission and Outside Government Agencies with the amendment of appointing Council Member Beck to the Planning Commission, Mayor Pro Tern Cheng to the Senior Commission, and Mayor Tay to the Recreation Commission AYES: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, Cheng, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 12. CITY MANAGER a. Operation Hometown Heroes Program Restructuring. Recommended Action: Approve Deputy City Manager Bruckner presented the Staff Report. After City Council discussion a motion was made by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on a roll call vote to approve the removal of the existing Billboard and replace it with a digital program on the City's website along with a flag tribute during Armed Forces Week, including a yard sign option for families to honor their Hero. Program participants will have a dedicated space on the City's website for the duration of their service. The existing Billboard will remain up in the interim. A separate page for Blue Star families will also be included on the website. AYES: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, Cheng, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 5 05-04-2021 b. Purchase of Automated License Plate Reader ("ALPR") Camera Subscriptions from Flock Safety for the Police Department from the Equipment Replacement Fund in an amount not to exceed $55,000. Recommended Action: Approve Police Chief Nakamura presented the Staff Report. A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Verlato, and carried on roll call vote to approve the Purchase of Automated License Plate Reader ("ALPR") Camera Subscriptions from Flock Safety for the Police Department from the Equipment Replacement Fund in an amount not to exceed $55,000. AYES: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, Cheng, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None c. Report, discussion, and direction regarding COVID-19. City Manager Lazzaretto provided an update on COVID-19. A discussion ensued about returning to in person City Council Meetings. The consensus was that starting May 18, City Council Members would have the personal choice of remaining virtual or returning to the Chambers, with the general public being invited to attend around June 15, when restrictions are expected to be lifted. The City Council reconvened to Closed Session at 9:52 p.m. to complete the items on that part of the agenda. 13. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned at 10:33 p.m. to Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 6:00 p.m. Mayor of the p1'of Arcadia ATTEST: 410 Assistant City Clerk 6 05-04-2021