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Home My WebLink About05/18/2021 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Tay called the Study Session to order at 6:02 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. Recommended Action: Approve Public Works Services Director Tait provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation. After City Council discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Cheng, seconded by Council Member Verlato, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Option 1: Go out to bid for a design/build proposal with a guaranteed maximum price of $3.7 Million and negotiate with the low bidder prior to award of contract beginning 90 days from May 18, with the option of staff electing to place a Request for Proposal at a later date. AYES: Cheng, Verlato, Beck, Chandler, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None CLOSED SESSION a. 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. City Manager Lazzaretto stated that no discussion is necessary regarding Closed Session Item a.; therefore, the City Council removed the item from the agenda. The City Council recessed at 6:40 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. 1 05-18-2021 Regular Meeting City Council Chamber, 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Tay called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 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, 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 convened in a Study Session to consider the Newcastle Park Renovation Preliminary Design; he stated that on motion by Mayor Pro Tem Cheng, seconded by Council Member Verlato, the City Council unanimously voted to approve the preliminary design, and authorized and directed Staff to proceed with a design/build bid with a budget of $3.7 million subject to certain options; he indicated that Closed Session Item a. was removed from the posted agenda. Mayor Tay commented on the Tiny Shelter Project and requested City Council support to place an item on the June 1 City Council Meeting Agenda in order to halt the study for the Tiny Shelters Project at this time. Council Member Beck also requested an agenda item to consider establishing a citizens committee to address homelessness in the City and that the committee should provide a report within 60 days. After some clarification discussion, City Manager Lazzaretto confirmed that he would place an item on the June 1 City Council Meeting Agenda that would allow for consideration of both proposals. The City Council concurred. 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 Chandler and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cheng to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Tay announced that, due to the high-volume of calls and emails, public comments will be limited to 90 minutes. The following individuals called in opposition of the Tiny Homes Project and requested that City Council take consideration of public opinions before committing to this project: 2 05-18-2021 Alan Mirjan Shazisar Andy Jasmine Enlan Liu Edwin Lui Michelle Wu Viet Tran Mohammad Lucy Parvez Malek Ken Peter Chi Timothy Alta Selma Michelle Sharim Eva Terry Zang Diana Thomas Olga Yvette Pierce Raymond Richard Ching Linda Charles Lianne Liu Chris Susan Guo Molly Crystal Mark John Sydney and Jennifer called and expressed their reasons why they are in support of the Tiny Shelter Project. Stanley called and questioned whether the Tiny Homes Project is the only solution to the homelessness problem in the City. Angie Gren called and stated that in order to receive funding for the Tiny Shelter Project there must be collaboration between San Gabriel Valley cities. Sharee Johnson, Community Coordinator of the Arcadia Breathe Free Coalition, called and expressed her concerns regarding the health risks of secondhand smoke, and requested that the City Council adopt a smoke-free outdoor policy. The following individuals called and urged the City Council to affirm a Vote of No Confidence in Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon: Joseph Treviso Karen Rosemary Aidan Chow Gil Purcell The following individuals submitted emails urging the City Council to affirm a Vote of No Confidence in Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon: Darrell Wright Pam Sorenson Erin Sterns Sandy Verna Jackson Jeanne Roy Alba Alves Cameron Pylant Paula S. Glickstein, Esq. Christopher Fox Judy Schlecht James Jacobs Ed Marzec Wendy Petrovich Lindsey H. Margolis Irma Granger Nick Modesti Anthony Ambeguia 3 05-18-2021 Jerry Chu K. George Whitehouse Polly Li Sheldon Burgh Wendy Koo Ling Sherine Corrina D. Camou-Zuniga Belinda Herach Hacoupian Emily Ulstrup Shannon Sexton Juan Villegas Jonathan Hatami Myriam Rasulo Burton Brink Terry Kosaka Idessa Gonzales John C. Ann Cargal Bruce Brownell Lacey Levitt, Ph.D. Kristin Lindquist Glenn Robinson Bryce Yokomizo Eddie DJ PROP INC Robert Hansen Nina N. Leslie Sutphin Joanne Marcellino Keith Ray Putman Ali Altaha Peter Winderman Lana Wood Teresa Kirkendoll Debra Dolan Raub and Susan Mathias Kathy Anaya Dylan Kelly Sherine Tyrone Tallakson Edward Holguin Paula Stern Gary White Miguel Posada Kelly Siebenaler Steve Rundell Alan Zion Robert K. Wilcox Josh Tousey Barbara Turner Bruce Evans F. Cassidy Michael Sunn Regina Dyer Alicia Alvarado Mary Joy Maldonado Ed Mackeen Ted Olivos Robbin Morgan Caryn Burgh Gail Alexander Anna Pring Joshua Boyer Casey Cox Leah Steuer Katharine Riggins Anthony Friedman Emily Ruddo Devon Cormier Tim Harper Mary Marina Ramirez Ruth Kawamoto Corine Rodriguez Jaime Ser Hagopian Patsy Okada Trudy Boehme Jean-Claude Fhal Lisa Dare Bruce Morgan Julie Yanow Valerie Perales Melissa Utterback Tina Goodman CJ Pallares Jeff Simko Bonni Mantovani Marc Scapa Vox Populi Caryn Burgh Paul Kathy Giordano Michael Lin Joseph Trevizu Joseph E. Purcell Lacey Levitt Abel Pereira 4 05-18-2021 The following individuals submitted emails expressing their opposition for the Tiny Homes Project in the City of Arcadia: Iren Angi B. Leslie Lin Domenico Tallerico King Shum Lei Jin Ellie Lee Sherri Chang Jane Y. Stephen Dai Zhilei Shen Jeff G. Chris Chai Ming Feng Jonathan Zhang Jenny Wei Xiao-Ning Chen Brett Richard Holiday Jack Dorcey Ruthie Blake Shannon Chen The following individuals submitted emails expressing their support for the Tiny Homes Project in the City of Arcadia: Wendy B. McGrail Thomas Tsai Sydney Merrick Hua Robert Stover Alyssa Acosta Andrew Yip Lynne Curry Stephanie Aikin Sam Magluyan MJ Jean Jarosz Kirk Olsen Eli Tsou J. Jiang Veronica C. Mrs. Lael Blocker submitted an email that expressed the need for more research and input from the public before voting on the Tiny Shelter Project. Angie Gren submitted an email that expressed her concerns regarding Arcadia partnering up with Union Station Homeless Services, and unhoused people from other cities being shifted to Arcadia. Antonia Anfiteatro submitted an email that provided questions related to the Tiny Shelter Project. Boyd Zumwalt submitted an email that inquired if the City Council is attempting to build houses for the homeless in Arcadia. Robert Foley submitted an email that urged Council Member Beck to apologize for his behavior during the protest at his home. Sharee Johnson, member of the Arcadia Breathe Free Coalition, submitted an email that expressed her concerns regarding the health risks associated with exposure to second-hand smoke, and requested City Council support in enforcing smoke-free outdoor dining Rebecca Rivera, member of the Arcadia Breathe Free Coalition, submitted an email that expressed her concerns regarding the health risks associated with second-hand smoke, and requested that the City Council adopt a smoke-free outdoor policy. King Shum submitted an email stating that he was oopposed to raising the rates for Solid Waste services. 5 05-18-2021 9. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense SAB 1234]). Mayor Pro Tern Cheng thanked everyone for their patience during Public Comments; he shared the story about King Solomon and reminded everyone that no matter what side we are on we share a common goal to end homelessness; he commented on the Homelessness Community Forum and commended staff for their hard work with the homelessness issue; and stated that he hopes everyone can come together as a community to make Arcadia better. Council Member Beck responded to comments made regarding the Tiny Shelter Project; he clarified that the Tiny Shelter Project will be funded by grant money, and that no decision has been made on the matter; he noted that the George Gascon matter is on the Agenda and that he will comment on that matter during that section of the Agenda; he stated that he is heartened by the number of people involved in the City's current issues; and encouraged the community to continue staying involved. Council Member Chandler commended Mayor Pro Tern Cheng for his comments; he noted that he would comment on the George Gascon matter during that portion of the Agenda; he commented on the criminal justice system; and he requested that City Manager Lazzaretto address the Boise, Idaho homeless camping case. In response to Council Member Chandler's request, City Manager Lazzaretto provided a brief explanation regarding the Court of Appeals' ruling on Martin v. Boise. Council Member Chandler expressed the importance of civil rights; he stated that it is imperative for this community to abide by the court's decision; and commended the Arcadia Police Department for the arrest of two catalytic converter thieves. Council Member Verlato expressed her views regarding the Tiny Shelter Project; she indicated that she remains transparent on the matter through social media; she shared photos of a homeless encampment at Second Avenue and Colorado; she spoke about her experience over the weekend with protesters at her home and at the City Council Chambers; she indicated that her goal is to make the community safer; she stated that the shortage of available shelters and low-income housing also needs to be addressed; and hopes that everyone can come together to find a solution to address homelessness. City Clerk Glasco announced that Memorial Day is on Monday, May 31; he also announced that Saturday, May 29 the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Monument at Arcadia County Park will be decorated with U.S. flags; and encouraged everyone to participate. Mayor Tay stated that the City Council listens to the community; he reminded everyone that that the Tiny Shelter matter will be added to the June 1 City Council Meeting Agenda; and encouraged everyone to visit the City's website for current City information. City Manager Lazzaretto provided the email address for those interested in the Tiny Homes Project and encouraged everyone to visit the City's website for more information. I 6 05-18-2021 10. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of May 4, 2021, and Special Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2021. Recommended Action: Approve b. Professional Services Agreement with Pasadena Humane Society& SPCA for Animal Control Services in an amount not to exceed $1,689,664. Recommended Action: Approve c. Purchase Order with Haaker Equipment Company for the purchase of one 2022 CNG Vactor Sewer Jet Rodder Truck in the amount of$533,458.95. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Verlato, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 10.a. through 10.c. AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Beck, Cheng, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 11. CITY MANAGER a. Resolutions authorizing the City to become a member of the California Community Housing Agency and the California Statewide Communities Development Authority Community Improvement Authority; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into Public Benefit Agreements in support of their issuance of tax-exempt bonds to create or preserve middle-income rental housing in Arcadia. Resolution No. 7358 authorizing the City to become a member of the California Community Housing Agency ("CALCHA") and authorizing the City Manager to enter into Public Benefit Agreements with CALCHA in support of their issuance of tax- exempt bonds to create or preserve middle-income rental housing in Arcadia. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 7359 authorizing the City to become a member of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority Community Improvement Authority ("CSCDA-CIA") and authorizing the City Manager to adopt enter into Public Benefit Agreements with CSCDA-CIA in support of their issuance of tax-exempt bonds to create or preserve middle-income rental housing in Arcadia. Recommended Action: Adopt Management Analyst Schwehr presented the Staff Report. After City Council discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on a roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7358 authorizing the City to become a member of the California Community Housing Agency ("CALCHA") and authorizing the City Manager to enter into Public Benefit Agreements with CALCHA in support of their issuance of tax-exempt bonds to create or preserve middle-income rental housing in Arcadia. AYES: Chandler, Beck, Verlato, Cheng, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 7 05-18-2021 A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on a roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7359 authorizing the City to become a member of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority Community Improvement Authority ("CSCDA-CIA") and authorizing the City Manager to adopt enter into Public Benefit Agreements with CSCDA-CIA in support of their issuance of tax-exempt bonds to create or preserve middle-income rental housing in Arcadia. AYES: Chandler, Beck, Verlato, Cheng, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None b. Resolution No. 7365 declaring and affirming a Vote of No Confidence in Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon. Recommended Action: Provide Direction Deputy City Manager Bruckner presented the Staff Report. After City Council discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Beck, to take no action on Resolution No. 7365. A substitute motion was made by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Cheng, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7365 declaring and affirming a Vote of No Confidence in Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon. AYES: Verlato, Cheng, Beck, and Tay NOES: Chandler 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. 12. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned at 10:39 p.m. to Tuesday, June 1, 2021, 6:00 p.m. ayor of th,'ity of Arcadia ATTEST: - ep Assistant City Clerk 8 05-18-2021