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Home My WebLink About07/20/2021 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL -- REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Tay called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. INVOCATION — Mayor Tay 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — City Clerk Glasco 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, Cheng and Tay ABSENT: None 5. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto stated that he had no supplemental information; and thanked everyone for following the indoor mask mandate. 6. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Cheng and seconded by Council Member Verlato to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 7. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of Mosquito Awareness Week Proclamation to Jared Dever, District Manager, San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control. b. Presentation of Mayor's Certificate to Foothill Unity Executive Director Betty McWilliams for her retirement after 22 years of service to the organization. c. Presentation by the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library of a monetary gift in the amount of $30,000 to the Arcadia Public Library for Library Programming. d. Presentation by the Arcadia Rotary Club of a monetary gift in the amount of$2,000 for Public Safety Outreach Programs. e. Presentation by Donna Choi from the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association regarding the 2021 Reverse Patriotic Parade and Food Drive. 8. PUBLIC HEARING a. Confirm the County of Los Angeles Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights -- and Measures Weed Abatement Charges, and order the County Auditor to enter the amounts of the assessment against the parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll. Recommended Action: Approve 1 07-20-2021 City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report. Mayor Tay opened the public hearing. No public comments were received. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Cheng, and seeing no objection, Mayor Tay declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Cheng, and carried on roll call vote to Confirm the County of Los Angeles Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures Weed Abatement Charges, and order the County Auditor to enter the amounts of the assessment against the parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll. AYES: Verlato, Cheng, Beck, Chandler, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS The following Arcadia residents appeared and expressed their reasons why they are in support of the Tiny Homes Project: David Arvizu Mike Veerman Jacob Pierce Steven Rhee Sonia M. Jean Jerosz The following Arcadia residents appeared and expressed their reasons why they are opposed to the Tiny Homes Project: Angela Hui 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 Beck addressed comments made by the speakers regarding the Tiny Homes Project; he clarified for the record that he did not agree with the comments made by all the speakers at the July 6, City Council Meeting and stated that he is in favor of the Tiny Homes Project. He announced the retirement of Betty McWilliams from the Foothill Unity Center; that on July 22, he is attending Ms. McWilliams' retirement party and Hair Etc's 50 Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting event; he further announced that on July 30, he is attending the Arcadia Woman's Club Celebration of the 90th Anniversary of the Dedication of Our Clubhouse event; he thanked Joanna Liang for purchasing a silver leaf for the donor tree in support of the Gilb Museum; and thanked the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library and the Arcadia Rotary Club for their donations. 2 07-20-2021 Council Member Verlato thanked Betty McWilliams for an amazing job at the Foothill Unity Center; she thanked the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library and the Arcadia Rotary Club for their donations; she also thanked Joanna Liang for the purchase of a silver leaf in support of the Gilb Museum; she reported that she testified at the Los Angeles County Regional Water Quality Board hearings; that she attended the Museum Commission Meeting in person; she announced the reopening of the Museum; and encouraged everyone to visit. In response to Council Member Verlato's inquiries, Library & Museum Services Director Bradley explained the reasons why the Library is requesting an increase in guard patrol service hours; she shared the types of incidents occurring at the Library; and stated that the increasing number of incidents occurring outside regular security guard service hours has resulted in an increase of calls to the Arcadia Police Department. In response to Council Member Beck's inquiry, Library & Museum Services Director Bradley indicated that the Library is very safe and that most of the incidents occurring are with a few homeless patrons that are suffering from mental illness. In response to Council Member Verlato's request, Police Chief Nakamura provided an update regarding an incident that occurred at the County wash on June 5; and he responded to various question made by Council Member Verlato regarding the jurisdiction of the incident. City Manager Lazzaretto also responded to inquiries made by Council Member Verlato; and explained how jurisdiction is determined between the LA County Sheriff's Department and the Arcadia Police Department. 11 Council Member Verlato announced that summer concerts will be held at City Hall Lawn on August 5 and 12; and she encouraged everyone to attend. Council Member Chandler stated that it was nice to have a belated reception for the City Council Reorganization; he congratulated Mayor Tay and Mayor Pro Tern Cheng; and assured the community that in time the homeless issue will be resolved. Mayor Pro Tern Cheng shared a story about Timmy, a young individual at City of Hope in need of blood; he urged those interested in donating 0 negative blood to contact the City Manager's Office; he stated that City of Hope and the American Red Cross are in need of blood and encouraged everyone to donate; he also stated that Arcadia Methodist Hospital is in need of supplies and asked residents to donate; he spoke about Grandma Sechele, a former CVS employee that retired at the age of 100 and is turning 101; he asked those who wish to send her birthday cards to contact the City Manager's Office; he indicated that on October 16 (tentative date), the Arcadia Police Foundation is hosting a fundraiser to raise money for the Arcadia Police Department; he asked those interested in sponsoring the event to contact the City Manager's Office; and he announced that August 7, is the Homelessness Community Forum. City Clerk Glasco commented on Council Member Verlato's inquiry regarding jurisdiction; he noted that during his time in "VIPS" he patrolled Arcadia County Park before it became part of LA County jurisdiction; he announced that there is a special edition of the Arcadia Community Newsletter regarding homelessness on the City's website; and that the newsletter will be mailed to residents. 3 07-20-2021 Mayor Tay addressed comments made by speakers regarding the Tiny Homes Project; he indicated that the City Council is working diligently to solve the homelessness issue; he stated that the Homelessness Community Forum on August 7 is designed to provide educational and useful information on homelessness as well as the opportunity for the community to share their ideas on how to address the issue; he announced that the City is looking for volunteers to serve on the Ad Hoc Charter Review Committee; and that those interested should contact the City Clerk's Office. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2021. Recommended Action: Approve b. Ordinance No. 2379 amending Article II, Chapters 8, 8.5, and 8.7 of the Arcadia Municipal Code increasing the purchasing threshold for No Bids/Open Market Purchases to $5,000 and for Professional Services Agreements awarded by City Council for Contracts greater than $30,000. Recommended Action: Adopt c. Resolution No. 7378 approving Memorandum of Understanding establishing compensation and related benefits for employees represented by the Arcadia Police Officers' Association ("APOA") for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 7385 amending the Fiscal Year 2021-22 General Fund Operating Budget Authoring a budget appropriation in the amount of $493,420 for costs associated with adoption of the Arcadia Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding. Recommended Action: Adopt d. Resolution No. 7384 acknowledging receipt of a report made by the Fire Chief of the Arcadia Fire Department regarding inspections of certain occupancies required by Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code. Recommended Action: Adopt e. Accept Gift of $30,000 from the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for Library Programming. Recommended Action: Accept f. Accept Gift of $5,000 for the purchase of a Silver Leaf for the Donor Tree at and in support of the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage. Recommended Action: Accept g. Accept Gift of $2,000 from the Arcadia Rotary Club for Public Safety Outreach Programs. Recommended Action: Accept h. Professional Services Agreement with Kreuzer Consulting Group for Street Pavement Rehabilitation and Related Design Services in the amount of $189,990, including a 10% contingency. Recommended Action: Approve — 4 07-20-2021 The City Council meeting adjourned in memory of longtime resident and former Library Board Trustee Doris Selmer at 9:08 p.m. to Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. ayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: Assistant City Clerk 6 07-20-2021 i. Professional Services Agreement with Day Management Corporation (dba Day Wireless Systems) for Radio Communications Services. Recommended Action: Approve j. Professional Services Agreement with DB Electronics for the installation and repairs 'NM to the Fire Department emergency lighting and sirens, electronics, and communication equipment for FY 2021-22 in an amount not to exceed $45,000. Recommended Action: Waive the Formal Bid Process and Approve k. Extension to the Contract with General Pump Company, Inc. for unscheduled maintenance and emergency repair of City wells and pumps in the amount of $137,550. Recommended Action: Approve I. Purchase Order with Overdrive, Inc. for eBooks, eMagazines, Digital Audiobooks, and Digital Videos in the amount of $60,000. Recommended Action: Approve m. Purchase Order with Pierce Manufacturing Inc. for the purchase of a Fire Pumper in the amount of$844,451.87. Recommended Action: Approve n. Purchase Order with Security Patrol Management & Services for Security Guard Services at the Arcadia Library in the amount of$74,100. Recommended Action: Approve Council Member Beck pulled Item 11.m. for separate discussion. It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Verlato, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 11.a. through 11.1. and Item 11.n. AYES: Beck, Verlato; Chandler, Cheng, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None Council Member Beck explained his reasons why he is opposed to the purchase of the fire pumper; and recommended that the amount budgeted for the pumper be used towards paying down retirement costs. A motion was made by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Cheng, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 11.m. AYES: Verlato, Cheng, Chandler, and Tay NOES: Beck ABSENT: None 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Tay provided Doris Selmer's eulogy. 5 07-20-2021