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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12a - Special Meeting Minutes of April 29, 2022, and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2022 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Beck called the Special Meeting to order at 9:38 a.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Danielson, Verlato, and Beck ABSENT: Cheng, and Tay It was the consensus of the City Council that Council Member Cheng and Council Member Tay be excused from this meeting. Council Member Tay arrived at 9:56 a.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS – No public comments were received. a. Tour of LifeArk, a homeless project providing single residence occupancy units for homeless housing. The City Council and City staff attended a tour of LifeArk, a homeless project in the City of El Monte that provides single residence occupancy units for homeless housing. Council Member Tay left the Special Meeting at 11:20 a.m. No action was taken or requested concerning the above matter. The Special Meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m. Linda Rodriguez Assistant City Clerk 05-03-2022 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022 CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Beck called the Study Session to order at 4:02 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Danielson, Tay, Verlato, Cheng, and Beck ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS – No public comments were received. STUDY SESSION a. Report, discussion, and direction regarding the proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2022-24, and Proposed Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-27. City Manager Lazzaretto presented an overview of the proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-24, and proposed Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-27. Discussion ensued and staff responded to various questions, comments, and suggestions on the proposed Budget. It was the consensus of the City Council to adopt the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2022-24, and Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-27. b. Report, discussion, and direction regarding proposed Charter Amendments and Ballot Measures for the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election. Recommended Action: Provide Direction Deputy City Manager Bruckner presented an overview of the outstanding Charter Amendments that the City Council wished to further review. After discussion it was the consensus of the City Council to adopt the Charter Review Committee’s recommendation for Sections 400, 401, 1100, 1218, and Article V. This City Council deferred further discussion on term limits to a later date. Deputy City Manager Bruckner presented the following three items that City Council may consider adding to the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election ballot: (1) Charter Amendments (2) Sports Wagering Tax, and (3) Transient Occupancy Tax. After discussion it was the consensus of the City Council that all three items be added to the 2022 General Municipal Election ballot. The Study Session recessed at 5:47 p.m. The City Council convened to the Closed Session at 6:02 p.m. 05-03-2022 CLOSED SESSION a. Report, discussion, and direction regarding Preliminary Workers' Compensation and Industrial Disability Retirement settlement. b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, Public Employee Performance Evaluation. City Manager. c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, conference with Labor Negotiators. Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor Tom Beck, City Attorney Stephen P. Deitsch, and Assistant City Attorney Michael Maurer. Unrepresented Employee: City Manager. The Closed Session recessed to the Regular Meeting at 6:57 p.m. Regular Meeting City Council Chamber, 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Beck called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 2. INVOCATION – Rabbi Sholom Stiefel, Chabad of Arcadia 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Arcadia Boy Scouts of America Troop 2131 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Danielson, Tay, Verlato, Cheng, and Beck ABSENT: None 5. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED/STUDY SESSION ITEMS Assistant City Attorney Maurer announced that prior to the Regular Meeting the City Council met in a Study Session to discuss the following items: (1) to consider the Operating Budget and Proposed Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan, and (2) to consider proposed Charter Amendments and Ballot Measures for the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election; and indicated that the City Council provided direction to staff on both items. He further announced that following the Study Session, the City Council met in Closed Session; that as part of the Closed Session the City Council, pursuant to the Brown Act, added a late breaking item by unanimous vote pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to discuss existing litigation related to Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. E312918368; He indicated that the item was added to the agenda as the item came up after the agenda had been posted and there was an immediate need to act. He reported that the City Council discussed the item and that there was no reportable action taken. He reported that the City Council considered Closed Session Item a.; that there was no reportable action taken; he stated that Items b. and c. were initiated; and that the the City Council will reconvene to those items following the Regular City Council Meeting. 05-03-2022 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto stated that there was 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 Verlato, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cheng, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 8. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of Proclamation and City tile plaque to Arcadia Senior of the Year Elizabeth Renfrew. b. Presentation of City Council Certificates to the Charter Review Committee Members for their dedicated work to update the City's Charter. 9. PUBLIC HEARING a. Review of the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 21- 05 with a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) for a new Adult Day Care Center at 253 E. Foothill Boulevard. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 7428 Affirming the Planning Commission’s Decision Assistant Planner Vanessa Quiroz presented a PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Beck opened the Public Hearing. No one appeared. A motion to close the Public Hearing was made by Mayor Beck. Mayor Beck asked several questions of the applicant regarding their proposed business. Discussion ensued. A motion was made by Council Member Verlato, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cheng, to adopt Resolution No. 7428 affirming the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 21-05 for a new Adult Day Care Center at 253 E. Foothill Boulevard and find that the project is categorically exempt under Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act, and subject to the conditions included in Resolution No. 7428 and the approvals should incorporate the findings of the Planning Commission as well as any additional findings that the City Council deem as appropriate. AYES: Verlato, Cheng, Danielson, Tay, and Beck NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS – No public comments. 11. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 1234]). 05-03-2022 Council Member Tay announced that he attended Dine Arcadia hosted by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce; he thanked the Chamber for all they do to support our City; he stated that he received messages from concerned residents regarding water usage; and recommended residents to register on www.Arcadia.Watersmart.com to help monitor water usage. Mayor Pro Tem Cheng shared a story of his childhood; he reminded everyone to open up to the greater good and the greater light that is around you; he regretfully announced the passing of Troy Bond; and thanked the City Council and residents who celebrated Troy Bond’s 97th birthday. Council Member Danielson announced that he attended a Hindu Celebration at Live Oak Park; he attended a concert provided by the Recreation & Community Services Department at the Arcadia Community Center; that on April 28, he attended “Coffee with a Cop” at Bowlero; on April 29, he took a tour of the LifeArk in El Monte; that on April 30, he attended “Coffee Talk” at the Library; he further announced that he attended the Arcadia PTA Council Awards held this morning; and he thanked Elizabeth Renfrew and congratulated her for being such a great volunteer to the community. Council Member Verlato also congratulated Elizabeth Renfrew for volunteering in the community; she announced that she attended the Cody O’Connor walk through Downtown Arcadia; she noted that Cody O’Connor is a cancer survivor who walked from New York to Santa Monica to celebrate beating cancer; she further announced that she attended a San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments open house which highlighted many of the great things that they do; she attended “Coffee with a Cop” held at Bowlero; she stated that May 20 is “Dim Sum with a Detective” an event to raise money for the K9 Unit; she shared photos of the tour of LifeArk; she also attended “Coffee Talk” the History of the Arcadia Chinese Association presented by Dr. Edward Wong; she indicated that May 2, was the Executive Committee meeting for the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments; and announced that at the Board of Supervisors Meeting held this morning they adopted the Blue Ribbon Commission on Homelessness’ recommendation to create a new department on homelessness which will control Measure H funds. City Clerk Glasco shared that once a month the Arcadia Community Center has a collective birthday celebration for anyone who wishes to celebrate their birthday. Mayor Beck expressed how impressive the technology at the LifeArk facility was; he announced that May 1, is the new watering schedule which allows for watering three days a week; he announced that he attended the Honorary Service Award luncheon and congratulated Council Member Verlato for outstanding service to youth in our community; he further announced that he attended the San Gabriel Valley Mayor’s Reception; he indicated that May 7, will be a community bike ride starting at the Community Center; he reported that the School Board election is coming up and on May 11, there will be a candidates forum at First Avenue Middle School at 7 p.m.; he reported that on May 12, the Bargain Box will have a ribbon cutting from 4-6:30 p.m.; he stated that “Coffee with the Mayor” is returning on May 17, at 9 a.m. at the Community Center; and indicated that he also attended the Cody O’Connor walk through Downtown Arcadia. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2022, and Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of April 19, 2022. Recommended Action: Approve b. Resolution No. 7429 approving the City of Arcadia Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Recommended Action: Adopt 05-03-2022 c. Mayor’s Appointments of City Council Members to City Boards, Commissions, and Outside Governmental Agencies Recommended Action: Receive and File d. Contract with Grigolla & Sons Construction Company to provide Construction Services for Huntington Drive sidewalk rehabilitation improvements along westbound Huntington Drive between Sunset Boulevard and Cortez Road in the amount of $86,490. Recommended Action: Approve e. Municipal Right-of-Way Facilities Use Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (“AT&T”), for use of City facilities for installation, operation, and maintenance of cellular equipment. Recommended Action: Approve f. Purchase Order with L.N. Curtis and Sons for the purchase of Hurst Edraulic Rescue Tools in the amount of $61,900. Recommended Action: Approve g. Purchase of Ammunition from San Diego Police Equipment Co., Inc. in an amount not to exceed $77,800. Recommended Action: Waive the Formal Bid Process and Approve It was moved by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cheng, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 12.a through 12.g. AYES: Verlato, Cheng, Danielson, Tay and Beck NOES: None ABSENT: None 14. ADJOURNMENT The City Council recessed at 8:26 p.m. in memory of long time Arcadia resident Myron Tarkanian to Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. The City Council reconvened to the Closed Session at 8:40 p.m. No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session Items. The Closed Session ended at 9:39 p.m. Rachelle Arellano Deputy City Clerk