HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/1/2022ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 01, 2022
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Beck called the Closed Session to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Danielson, Tay, Verlato, Cheng, and Beck
ABSENT: None
The City Manager and City Attorney explained the need to add a closed session item to the closed
session agenda, in light of correspondence received late Friday afternoon.
City Attorney Deitsch further explained to the City Council that to add a closed session item under
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) to the agenda pursuant to Section 54954.2(b) of the
Brown Act, they would need to make the following two findings: (1) case, pursuant to Section
54954.2(b) of the Brown Act based on findings that (1) need to take action tonight (2) and that the
need to take action arose after the agenda was posted and the finding was based on
correspondence received late Friday afternoon after the agenda was posted
It was moved by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cheng and carried on
roll call vote to adopt the two findings, as cited by the City Attorney, to add an item to the closed
session agenda, under Government Code Section 54956.9(d(4), to confer with legal counsel
regarding potential litigation — one (1) case
AYES: Verlato, Cheng, Danielson, Tay, and Beck
NOES:
ABSENT:
PUBLIC COMMENTS — There was no public comment.
CLOSED SESSION
b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) to confer with legal counsel regarding
potential litigation — one (1) case
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.
No reportable action was taken on Closed Session Item b.
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The City Council did not complete their discussion of Closed Session Item a. in the time allowed.
Therefore, the Closed Session recessed to the Regular Meeting at 6:54 p.m. with the intent to
return to Closed Session at the completion of the Regular Meeting.
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m.
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 — Fire Chief Spriggs
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 reported that at the October 18, City Council Meeting the City Council
recessed to a Closed Session at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting to complete its discussion
on the labor related matter posted on the Closed Session Agenda; and indicated that no
reportable action taken on Closed Session Item b.
City Attorney Deitsch announced that the City Council met in a Closed Session Meeting prior to
the regular meeting, and reported that by a unanimous vote, City Council voted to add a Closed
Session under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), to confer with legal counsel regarding
potential litigation — one (1) case, pursuant to Section 54954.2(b) of the Brown Act based on
findings that (1) there was a need to take action tonight (2) and that the need to take action arose
after the agenda was posted and the finding was based on correspondence received later Friday
afternoon after the agenda was posted; and indicated that no reportable action was taken. City
Council also considered the one item that was listed on the posted agenda and will continue 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.
8. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation of adoptable dog by the Pasadena Humane Societv.
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b. Presentation of Arcadia Festival of Bands Proclamation.
c. Presentation of the San Gabriel Vallev Council of Government's Efficient San Gabriel
Valley ("ESGV" ) Program.
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9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 -minute time limit each speaker)
Gerri Lyn, an Arcadia resident appeared and expressed her frustration with the Development
Services Department; and expressed frustration with her unsuccessful attempts to reclassify her
property to a single-family residence.
10. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from
the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 9234]).
Mayor Beck called for recess at 7:24 p.m.
Mayor Beck reconvened at 7:25 p.m.
City Clerk Glasco announced that residents may complete a Refusal Register Form available
through the City Clerk's office and City website to avoid door to door solicitations; he further
reminded vendors and solicitors that they must obtain a solicitors permit through the Business
License office.
Council Member Tay announced that last Friday he shared the history of his time as a Mayor and
Council Member with the Rotary Club of Arcadia; he reminded everyone to respect one another
and not to be discouraged when you fail; he.announced that it campaign season and reminded
everyone to work together.
Council Member Danielson announced that on October 25, he attended the. Arcadia Board of
Education meeting; on October 26, he attended the Building Industry. Association of Southern
California Gala, which focused on Veteran housing; on October 27, he visited the Jim Lahey
Maintenance Yard; on October 28, he attended the Mayors Breakfast followed by the Downtown
Arcadia Improvement Association. Halloween Haunting and then Trunk or Treating at Camino
Grove Elementary School; on October 29, he attended the Chinese Health Fair at the Community
Center, and then later that day attended the Arcadia Historical Society Gala; on October 30, he
attended the Arcadia Chinese Association Halloween Fundraiser; on October 31, he attended the
Senior Boo Bash at the Arcadia Recreation Center; on November 1, he attended the Arcadia PTA
meeting; and attended the Anti -Asian hate round table in San Gabriel later that evening.
Council Member Verlato announced that she attended the Arcadia PTA meeting; she attended
the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Mobile Crisis Response Launch also known as
SGV Care; the Mayor's Breakfast with keynote speaker Candice Parker; and the Downtown
Arcadia Improvement Association Halloween Haunting; and the Arcadia Chinese Association
Halloween Fundraiser. She shared photos of these events as well as of the Arcadia Police
Department's new K9, Kopper; and she reminded residents that the Downtown Arcadia Holiday
Fair is December 10.
Mayor Pro Tem Cheng announced that improper allegations have been made against City Council
and stated that there is no fraudulent action occurring among any Council Member; he reminded
residents of all the actions City Council took in response to the. COVID-19 pandemic and other
collaborations and accomplishments spearheaded by the Council; and thanked residents for
choosing Arcadia to be their home.
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Mayor Beck announced that he attended the. Arcadia Chinese -Association Halloween fundraiser;
he thanked Mary Buttice, Jennifer Brutus, and Justine Bruno -for putting together the Mayor's
Breakfast, and shared photos of these events; on October, 29, he attended --the Arcadia History
Makers celebration hosted by the Arcadia Historical Society; on October 30, he attended the
Arcadia Chinese Association Gala; he announced that Council Member Verlato will be honored
for all of her achievements, amongst other women, at NOOR Event Space in Pasadena and
congratulated her; that on November 5, the Arcadia Beautiful Commission will be .hosting .the
annual clean-up day in honor of Mary Hansen; that on November 12 a free shred event at the
Arcadia Library beginning at 8 a.m.; that November 15, will be the last Coffee with the Mayor and
dedication of the garden to Mary Hansen at the Arcadia Library; and that December 1, there will
be the Christmas tree lighting at the Foothill Transit Plaza.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of October 18 2022.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. _Resolution No. 7467 amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 General Fund Budget and
authorizing a budget aro riation for the Police Department Chiller Replacement
Proiect in the amount of $247,605, offset by a reduction in the General Fund Reserve:
and approving a contract with Carrier Corporation for the Police Department Chiller
Replacement Proiect in the amount of $247,605.
Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve
c. Professional Services Agreements for On -Call Engineering Services with HR Green
Pacific, Inc., Kreuzer Consulting Group, and Psomas.
Recommended Action: Approve
d. Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with ABM Industa Groups, LLC.
for Janitorial and Porter Services at various City facilities in an amount not to exceed
$398,360.49.
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Service Agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. for the Police Department Radio
Consoles for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 through 2027-28 in an amount not to exceed
$191,795 .
Recommended Action: Waive the Formal Bid Process and Approve
f. Reiect low bid from Bluesky Diversified dba Puente Hills Ford and approve Purchase
Order with Ernie's Auto Parts for the purchase of automotive repair parts for City
vehicles in an amount not to exceed $60,677.06.
Recommended Action: Approve
g. Accent all work performed by Ramona, Inc. for the Sewer Main Replacement Program
as complete.
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 11.a through 11.g.
AYES: Verlato, Cheng, Danielson, Tay, and Beck
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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a. Allowable hours and rules of operation for noise related to gardening/landscapin�,c. and
use of gas -powered leaf blowers in residential areas.
Recommended Action: Provide Direction
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg presented the Staff Report.
The Council discussed changing the permissible hours for construction activities, but a consensus
was not reached to pursue any changes to the existing code.
After City Council discussion, .a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cheng and seconded by
Council Member Verlato to bring back an Ordinance that amends the existing code to prohibit the
operation of mechanical equipment for gardening and landscaping purposes on Sundays.
AYES: Cheng, Verlato, Tay, and Beck
NOES: Danielson
ABSENT: None
The City Council had discussion regarding state regulations around electric leaf blowers, costs to
transition, grants available, noise produced, battery life, and the implications of legislating in this
area. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to have staff bring back
more information regarding electric leaf blowers and the questions they raised.
b. Resolution No. 7468 revising Resolution No. 7407 (Sixth Cycle Housing Element
Adoption) with a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA").
Recommended Action: Adopt
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg presented the Staff Report.
City Manager Lazzaretto expressed that the actions being asked by the state are unnecessary
but nevertheless recommended that the City Council adopt this Resolution in order to be
cooperative.
Mike Veerman, an Arcadia resident appeared and urged the City Council to move forward with
the housing element adoption; and thanked the City Council and Staff for their time and thorough
review of this item.
A motion was made by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried
on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7468 revising Resolution No. 7407 (Sixth Cycle Housing
Element Adoption) with a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA").
AYES: Verlato, Tay, Danielson, Cheng, and Beck
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Council recessed at 9:15 p.m.
The City Council reconvened to Closed Session at 9:26 p.m. to discuss Closed Session Item a.
and no reportable action was taken.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 1-0:25 p.m. to Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the
City Council Conference Room.
ATTEST:
Assistant City Clerk
Mayor of the City of Arcadia
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