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Home My WebLink About10/04/2022ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Beck called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. INVOCATION — Reverend Eva Thai -Erwin, Church of the Good Shepherd 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Boy Scout Troop 333 and Venturing Crew 333 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Danielson, Tay, Verlato, Cheng, and Beck ABSENT: None 5. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto provided an introduction of the new Deputy City Manager Justine Bruno. 6. 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. 7.- PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of adoptable dog by the Pasadena Humane Society. b. Presentation of Mayor's Certificates of Commendation to Eagle Scout Evan Kwan, BSA Venturing Crew 333 Eagle Scout Kaitlyn Kwan and Elizabeth Garcia, BSA Troop 333. c. Presentation of Mayor's Certificate of Commendation to Girls Scout Danielle Workman, Troop 541, for receiving _the Girl Scout Gold Award. d. Presentation by South Pasadena Mayor/South Coast AQMD Governing Board Member Michael Cacciotti regarding programs to phase out -gas powered leaf blowers. e. Presentation of Fire Prevention Week Proclamation. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS — No Public Comments. 9. 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 Tay announced that it is campaign season and reminded everyone to respect one another as everyone is different and has the right to their own opinions. Council Member Danielson announced that today was an important day for him as the court case filed against him was denied in the court; he reminded residents that it is an important time in Arcadia politics and asked residents to focus on the future of our community together. 10-04-2022 Mayor Beck provided a summary of the three lawsuits filed against the City and noted his disappointment with Council Member Tay for his involvement.. Council Member Tay expressed that anyone could file a lawsuit and stated that he had nothing to do with the lawsuit filed to run a third term. Mayor Beck expressed his support for the Arcadia Chinese Association; he attended the 40th Anniversary of the Travelers Club; he also attended the Foothill Unity Gala; and announced that earlier today he attended the groundbreaking ceremony at Newcastle Park. Mayor Pro Tem Cheng announced that he attended the Arcadia Lions Club event and thanked all nonprofit organizations in Arcadia and throughout the Los Angeles area; he reminded residents that campaigns are very difficult and provided a brief background of each candidate running for City Council; and he shared a story of an emotional moment he had with his mother and reminded everyone to take care of their parents because they will not be around forever. Council Member Verlato announced that she also attended the 401 Anniversary of the Travelers Club; she shared some photos from the Foothill Unity Center Gala fundraiser; she also attended the grand opening of Serenity Homes in Baldwin Park and shared photos of the homes that are funded by the San Gabriel Valley Regional Valley Trust Funds; she further announced that she also attended the Highlands Homeowners Association picnic; she noted that she will attend the Arcadia Women's Club designation tomorrow; she indicated that Governor Newsom signed AB 2097 which can pose as a huge problem near transit stations; she further indicated that today was a big win in court regarding Council Member Danielson; she further noted that there is still one pending lawsuit regarding the maps; and lastly she commended the Attorneys who represented the City on the lawsuits and thanked them for doing an excellent job. Council Member Danielson announced that he attended the Foothill Unity Center Gala a little late as he had a meeting with the President of Hungary prior to the event; he attended the 40th Anniversary of the Travelers Club; he also attended the Asian Youth Center Fundraiser held at the Langham Hotel; he further announced that he attended the Serenity Homes with Council Member Verlato; and lastly, he attended the Arcadia Unified School Board meeting. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2022. Recommended Action: Approve b. Resolution No. 7459 amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 General Fund Budget and authorizing a budget aro riation for the purchase of a rescue vehicle in the amount of $400.000, offset by a reduction in the General Fund Reserve; and approving a purchase of a Lenco Armored Rescue Vehicle through the Governor's Office of EmergencyEme[genpy Services' California 1122 Program in an amount not to exceed $ 400 000. Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve c. Resolution No. 7460 amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Equipment Replacement Program Budget,_ Authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for the purchase of six new black and white Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Patrol Utility Vehicles in the Amount of $57,675.83, offset by a reduction in the Equipment Replacement Reserve Fund; and approving a Purchase Order with 72 Hour LLC dba National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of six black and white Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Patrol Utility vehicles in the amount of $327,675.83. Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve 2 10-04-2022 d. Resolution No. 7461 amending the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Capital Improvement Program Budget, authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for the Library Chiller Replacement Pro'ect in the amount of $168,645 offset by a reduction in the Capital Outlay Reserve Fund, and approving a contract with Carrier Corporation for the Library Chiller Replacement Proiect in the amount of $318,645. Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve e. Resolution No. 7464 approving and adopting an amended Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974. Recommended Action: Adopt f. Resolution No. 7465 amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Equipment Replacement Program Budget authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for the upfitting of one 2022 Chevrolet Silverado four-wheel drive pickup truck in the amount of $92,000, offset by a reduction in the Equipment Replacement Reserve Fund; and approving a Purchase Order with 911Vehicle.com.. Inc. for the upfitting of one 2022 Chevrolet Silverado four-wheel drive pickup truck in the amount of $142,300. Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve g. Professional Services Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank for Commercial Banking Services for five years with two 2 one-year renewal options. Recommended Action: Approve h. Extension to the Contract with West Coast Arborists Inc. for annual Tree Trimmin Services, and Tree Removal and Replacement Services in the amount of $376,731.02. Recommended Action: Approve i. Extension to the Purchase Order with Merrimac Petroleum, Inc. dba Merrimac Energy Grou for the purchase and delivery of fuel for the City's fleet in an amount not to exceed $506,000. Recommended Action: Approve j. Purchase Order with 72 Hour LLC dba National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of two 2023 all -electric Chevrolet Bolt EV 5 -door wagons in the amount of 568.137.48. Recommended Action: Approve k. Purchase Order with Haaker Equipment Com an for the purchase of one 2022 Ford E-450 CCTV Truck in the amount of $212,455.56. Recommended Action: Approve I. Foothill Air Support Team ("FAST") annual JPA cost in the amount of $73.730; and authorize the annual payment for an additional three -years including an annual increase of up to ten percent each year. Recommended Action Approve m. Final Tract Map No. 83531 with a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") for a 33 -unit multi -family residential condominium subdivision at 2607 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Recommended Action: 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 10.a through 10.m with a correction to the spelling of the name "Arogant Hollywood" in the meeting minutes of September 20, 2022. 10-04-2022 AYES: Verlato, Cheng, Danielson, Tay, and Beck NOES: None ABSENT: None 11. CITY MANAGER a. Resolution No. 7463 establishing the rotation for the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore. Recommended Action: Adopt Senior Management Analyst Brutus presented the Staff Report. Mayor Pro Tem Cheng asked whether it would be possible to enact this rotation even if the Charter amendment fails to pass. Deputy City Attorney Maurer responded that it would be possible simply by changing the effective date of the resolution to be December 1 rather than referring to when the election is certified. It was the City Council consensus to start the rotation on December 1 with District 4 followed by District 1 and to conduct a random drawing for the remaining Districts. Senior Analyst Brutus conducted the random drawing, with the Districts being selected in the following order: Districts 5, 2, and 3. A motion was made by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cheng, and carried on a roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7463 establishing the rotation for the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore, effective December 1, 2022, in the order of Districts 4, 1, 5, 2 and 3. AYES: Verlato, Cheng, Danielson, Tay, and Beck NOES: None ABSENT: None 12. ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned at 8:35 p.m. to Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. ATTEST: R Assistant City Clerl Mayor of the C ty of Arcadia 4 10-04-2022