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ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2022
CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Beck called the Special Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Danielson, Tay, Cheng, and Beck
ABSENT: Verlato
Mayor Beck noted that due to a conflict of interest regarding both Study Session items, Council
Member Verlato recused herself from the discussion.
A motion was made by Mayor Beck and seconded by Council Member Tay to excuse Council
Member Verlato.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – No one appeared.
STUDY SESSION
a. Report, discussion, and direction concerning the Downtown Alley Improvement
Project Design
Recommended Action: Provide Direction
Deputy Development Services Director/City Engineer Wray presented the Staff Report.
After discussion, the City Council provided staff with general direction on how to proceed with the
design, materials, and implementation of the Downtown Alley Improvement Project Design.
b. Report, discussion, and direction concerning the scope of work for the American
Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) Funded Broadband Study.
Recommended Action: Provide Direction
Economic Development Manager Schwehr presented the Staff Report.
After discussion, the City Council directed staff to bring back an agreement with a consultant who
would perform a Broadband study for Downtown Arcadia; and to proceed with scoping a Citywide
Broadband Installation project.
The Study Session ended at 6:16 p.m.
Council Member Verlato arrived for this portion of the meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
a. Confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2)
Facts and Circumstances: Written threat of litigation (Government Code Section
54956.9(e)(3))
After discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Tay to enter into a certain Tolling Agreement regarding a potential complaint that may be filed
against the City.
AYES: Verlato, Cheng, Danielson, Tay, and Beck
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, Public Employee Performance
Evaluation: City Attorney.
The Closed Session recessed to the Regular Meeting at 6:56 p.m.
The City Council reconvened to the Closed Session at 8:15 p.m.
No reportable action was taken on Closed Session Item b.
The Special meeting ended at 8:30 p.m.
Linda Rodriguez
Assistant City Clerk
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ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Beck called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. INVOCATION – Religious Director Riaz Khan, Mosque of San Gabriel
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director
Kruckeberg
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
City Attorney Deitsch announced that prior to the Regular Meeting the City Council met in a
Special Meeting to consider the two items listed on the posted agenda under Study Session; he
reported that regarding Item a., Downtown Alley Improvement Project Design, City staff reported
that the City received a $1.75 million dollar grant from the San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments to improve alleyways in downtown Arcadia; he indicated that the City Council
provided general direction to City staff on how to proceed with the project; he stated that regarding
Item b. concerning the scope of work for the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) Funded
Broadband Study for downtown Arcadia, the City Council directed staff to: 1. bring back an
agreement with the consultant who would perform a Broadband study for Downtown Arcadia; and
2. proceed to consider performing a Citywide Broadband Installation project.
City Attorney Deitsch furthered announced that the City Council convened in Closed Session to
consider the two items on the posted agenda; he reported that regarding Item a., anticipated
litigation, on motion by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cheng, the City
Council unanimously agreed to enter into a certain Tolling Agreement regarding a potential
complaint against the City; he stated that regarding Item b., consideration of the performance
evaluation of the City Attorney, the City Council commenced that discussion and will continue it
after the conclusion of the Regular Meeting; and recommended the City Council recess the
Regular meeting to a continued Closed Session.
6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA
ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto had nothing to report.
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.
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8. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation to Margaux Gibson in appreciation of her significant contributions to the
City of Arcadia.
b. Presentation by Clean Power Alliance (“CPA”) regarding CPA rates and the content of
their updated rate products.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Florencia Larraloun, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed her frustration regarding noise
caused by leaf blowers in the early morning hours; she explained the various side-effects caused
by noise pollution; and urged the City Council to consider an alternative solution
Gerri Lyn, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed her frustration with the Development
Services Department; and stated her unsuccessful attempts to reclassify her property to a single-
family residence.
Kevin Kuo; an Arcadia resident, appeared and requested the City approve new plans modifying
his existing front yard; he offered his rationale for previously replacing the landscape in his yard
with concrete; and indicated he is seeking approval for his new plans.
City Manager Lazzaretto clarified that Mr. Kuo’s front yard, which was overlaid with concrete, did
not meet City codes; he indicated that the Development Services Department is working with Mr.
Kuo to find an acceptable solution to balance the hardscape and landscape of the front yard; and
encouraged Mr. Kuo to continue working with Development Services to reach a solution.
10. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from
the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 1234]).
City Clerk Glasco participated by phone and explained his inability to attend the City Council
Meeting in person.
Council Member Danielson announced that on October 5, he attended the Arcadia Woman’s Club
Celebration for the unveiling of the plaque designating the Club as a Historic Landmark; on
October 8, he attended the Asian Fall Fest; on October 12, the “Then & Now” Art Program; that
he attended “Coffee with the Mayor” and a luncheon at the Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel
honoring seniors celebrating their 100th birthday; he announced that October 28 is the Halloween
Haunting; that October 29 is the Chinese Health Fair and the Arcadia History Makers celebration
hosted by the Arcadia Historical Society; that October 30 is the Arcadia Chinese Association’s
40th Annual Fundraiser Gala; and that October 31 is the Senior Boo Bash.
Council Member Tay announced that on November 5 the Arcadia Police Foundation is hosting its
“Evening with our Blue Heroes” fundraising event; he encouraged everyone to attend; and that
the USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation is hosting its 32nd Annual Crystal Ball on that same evening.
Mayor Pro Tem Cheng announced that the Mary Hansen Library Garden Dedication & Ribbon
Cutting Ceremony will occur on November 15; and he offered comments on balancing stress and
life struggles with success.
Council Member Verlato announced that she attended the Arcadia Woman’s Club’s first
dedication as a historic landmark; the Asian Fall Fest; the San Gabriel Economic Partnership
Awards Gala on behalf of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments; the Gilb Museum of
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Arcadia Heritage’s 21st Anniversary Open House; the Derby’s 100th Anniversary Celebration; the
Rancho Santa Anita Property Owner’s HOA Meeting; she shared photos of these events; she
also shared a video promoting the upcoming Halloween Haunting; and she noted that November
8 is election day and encouraged everyone to vote.
Mayor Beck announced that he hosted “Coffee with the Mayor” at the Community Center; that he
attended the luncheon at the Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel; he shared photos of the
honorees celebrating their 100th birthday; that on November 12 the City is hosting a free Shred
Event for Arcadia residents at the Arcadia Public Library’s parking lot; that November 5 is the
2022 Community Cleanup Day at Orange Grove Park; that on October 22 the League of Women
Voters will present “Ballot Measures Pros & Cons” at the Arcadia Public Library ; that October 28
is the Mayor’s Community Breakfast; and he thanked the Seaver Family for their donation to the
Arcadia Public Library.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of October 3, 2022.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Resolution No. 7462 adding the Baldwin Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project to
the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program Budget and authorizing an
appropriation in the amount of $2,100,000 offset by a reduction in the Measure M fund
of $500,000 and the Measure R fund of $1,600,000.
Recommended Action: Adopt
c. Resolution No. 7466 amending Fiscal Year 2022-23 General Fund, authorizing a
budget appropriation for the purchase of rifle rated ballistic shields and Kinetic
Breaching Tool Kits in the amount of $57,750, offset by a reduction in the General
Fund Reserve; and approving the purchase of the Kinetic Breaching Tool Kits through
the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services’ California 1122 Program in an amount
not to exceed $32,490.
Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve
d. Donation in the amount of $5,000 from the Seaver Endowment for the purchase of
books for the Arcadia Public Library.
Recommended Action: Accept
e. Contract with Mohawk Commercial, Inc., for the Fire Station 105 and Fire Station 106
Carpet Replacement Project in the amount of $79,929.96.
Recommended Action: Approve
f. Contract with Select Electric, Inc., for the Colorado Complete Streets Traffic Signal
Improvements Project at the intersections of Colorado Street and Baldwin Avenue,
Colorado Street/Colorado Place and Colorado Boulevard, and Colorado Boulevard
and First Avenue in the amount of $248,985, plus a 10% contingency.
Recommended Action: Approve
g. Purchase Order with McCain, Inc. for the purchase of 11 new traffic signal cabinets for
the Colorado Complete Streets Traffic Signal Project, Huntington Drive Traffic Signal
Improvement Project, and the Baldwin Avenue Arterial Rehabilitation Project in the
amount of $221,576.04.
Recommended Action: Approve
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h. Grant Award from the Office of Traffic Safety – Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
for reimbursement of costs related to various traffic enforcement operations in the
amount of $50,000.
Recommended Action: Accept
i. Reject all bids received for the Baseball Field Bleacher Project and direct staff to re-
bid the project.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Council Member Tay, seconded by Council Member Verlato, and carried on a
roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 11.a through 11.i.
AYES: Tay, Verlato, Danielson, Cheng, and Beck
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. CITY MANAGER
a. Adoption of the California Building and California Fire Codes
Ordinance No. 2394 amending Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to
building regulations and adopting by reference the 2022 Edition of the California
Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, and Appendix J, the 2022 California Residential
Code, the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, the 2022 California
Plumbing Code, the 2022 California Electrical Code, the 2022 California Mechanical
Code, the 2022 California Existing Buildings Code, the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, and the Los Angeles County
Grading Code with additions, amendments, and deletions.
Recommended Action: Introduce Ordinance No. 2394 and set the public hearing for
November 15, 2022
Building Official Fields presented the Staff Report.
A motion was made by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Council Member Cheng, and
carried on a roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2394 amending Article VIII of the Arcadia
Municipal Code relating to building regulations and adopting by reference the 2022 Edition of the
California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, and Appendix J, the 2022 California Residential Code,
the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, the 2022 California Plumbing Code, the 2022
California Electrical Code, the 2022 California Mechanical Code, the 2022 California Existing
Buildings Code, the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, and
the Los Angeles County Grading Code with additions, amendments, and deletions; and set the
public hearing for November 15, 2022.
AYES: Verlato, Cheng, Danielson, Tay, and Beck
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Ordinance No. 2395 amending Article III of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to fire
regulations and adopting by reference the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code in
its entirety, including appendices Chapter 4, B, C, D, K, and O based on the 2021
Edition of the International Fire Code published by the International Code Council;
together with certain additions, insertions, deletions and changes thereto.
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Recommended Action: Introduce Ordinance No. 2395 and set the public hearing for
November 15, 2022.
Fire Marshal Krikorian presented the Staff Report.
A motion was made by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried
on a roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2395 amending Article III of the Arcadia Municipal
Code relating to fire regulations and adopting by reference the 2022 Edition of the California Fire
Code in its entirety, including appendices Chapter 4, B, C, D, K, and O based on the 2021 Edition
of the International Fire Code published by the International Code Council; together with certain
additions, insertions, deletions and changes thereto; and set the public hearing for November 15,
2022.
AYES: Verlato, Cheng, Danielson, Tay, and Beck
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. ADJOURNMENT
This City Council recessed to Closed Session at 8:15 p.m.
The City Council adjourned at 8:30 p.m. to Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the City
Council Conference Room.
Linda Rodriguez
Assistant City Clerk