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Home My WebLink About12/20/2022ARCADIA-CITY. COUNCIL _ REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Cheng called the Regular Meeting to order of 7:02 p.m.. 2. INVOCATION — Reverend Jolene Cadenbach, Arcadia Congregational Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — City Clerk Glasco 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: • Cao, Kwan, Wang, Verlato, and Cheng ABSENT: None 5. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto noted that regarding Consent Calendar Item 10.b Mayor's Appointments to City Boards and Commissions, Mayor Cheng updated the Council Liaison list; he announced that City Attorney Deitsch is retiring; and thanked him for his service. 6. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council Member Cao, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, and carried on a roll call vote to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. AYES: Cao, Verlato, Kwan, Wang, and Cheng NOES: None ABSENT: None 7. APPOINTMENTS a. A2pointment to the Senior Citizens' Commission (At -Large Position). CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Make Appointment to fill Unexpired Term City Manager Lazzaretto presented the Staff Report. Council Member Cao recused himself from discussion and participation due to a potential conflict of interest. After City Council discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, seconded by Council Member Wang, and carried on a roll call vote to appoint Robert Bolster to the Senior Citizens' Commission (At -Large Position) to fill an unexpired term ending. June 30, 2023. AYES: Verlato, Wang, Kwan, and Cheng NOES: None ABSENT: Cao Council Member Cao returned to the City Council Chambers. 12-20-2022 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS Alice Wang, an Arcadia resident, appeared and welcomed the new City Council Members; she stated that Council Member Eileen Wang is hosting a fundraiser; she questioned the legality of the event, inquired about the use of the funds, and stated that if the fundraiser is not legal the City Council should take action. 9. REPORTS FROM MAYOR; CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 9234]). Council Member Cao announced that he attended Fire Chief Suen's Badge Pinning Ceremony; the Employee Holiday Party; the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Urgent Care Grand Opening; the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association's Holiday Fair; the County of Los Angeles Indian American Professional Diwali event; the Police Chief's Holiday Breakfast; and the Chanukah Festival and Gelt Drop event. Council Member Wang announced that she attended the annual Chinese American Real Estate Professionals Association's Company Party; the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association's Holiday Fair; the Coin Exchange Event hosted by California State Treasurer Fiona Ma; the Pinnacle Real Estate Group Company Party, the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Urgent Care Grand Opening, the Tree Lighting event; and the Chanukah Festival and Gelt Drop event. Council Member Kwan announced that she attended the Employee Holiday Party; the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Urgent Care Grand Opening; the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association's Holiday Fair; and the Holiday -Toy Drive and Reception hosted by Assemblymember Mike Fong. Mayor Pro Tem Verlato announced that she attended the San Gabriel Council of Governments Homeless Committee meeting; Fire Chief Suen's Badge Pinning Ceremony; and the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association's Holiday Fair. She thanked the City Council for attending the DAIA Holiday Fair and thanked the Public Works Services Department for their hard work setting up for the event. She announced that she attended the Chanukah Festival and Gelt Drop event; she thanked the Fire Department for the Gelt Drop; she attended the Employee Holiday Party; the Police Chief's Holiday Breakfast; the San Gabriel Council of Governments meeting; she stated that she continues to receive complaints from Downtown Arcadia businesses regarding the unhoused population and she hopes that the City finds a solution to address the homelessness; and she wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. City Clerk Glasco announced that in April 2023 he will be the elected City Clerk for 10 years; he thanked Mayor Cheng for allowing him to sit next to City Attorney Deitsch at his last City Council meeting; he congratulated City Attorney Deitsch on his retirement; and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Mayor Cheng congratulated City Attorney Deitsch on his retirement and thanked him for all his service. Steve Deitsch shared his experience working for the City of Arcadia; he noted that he will be available to assist with anything that arises and that his replacement, City Attorney Maurer, will do very well; and he thanked everyone. Mayor Cheng announced that City Engineer Wray is retiring and invited him to the stage to say a few words. 2 12-20-2022 City Engineer Wray indicated that it has been an honor working for the City and that he is looking forward to the next chapter in his life. Mayor Cheng announced that he attended Fire Chief Suen's Badge Pinning Ceremony; Los Angeles County Assessor Prang's Oath of Office Ceremony; the Employee Holiday Party; the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Urgent Care Grand Opening; the DAIA Holiday Fair; the luncheon for Chinese Elected Officials; the Pinnacle Real Estate Group Company Dinner; the Sierra Madre City Council meeting in honor of Council Member Arizmendi's retirement; Mountain View School Board Member Wu's Oath of Office Ceremony; and the Police Chief's Holiday Breakfast. He noted that he participated in the Joint Powers Authority zoom meeting; attended the Holiday Toy Drive and reception hosted by Assemblymember Fong; attended the annual Chinese American Real Estate Processionals Association Company Party; attended a Chinese Musical Chorus Ensemble event; the Los Angeles County Sanitation District meeting; and the Chanukah Festival and Gelt Drop event. He mentioned that he hosted "Coffee with the Mayor' and that Council Member Wang provided gift baskets to seniors; he shared a video of a contestant on America's Got Talent; provided words of encouragement for the new year to come; and wished everyone happy holidays. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of December 6. 2022. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve b. Mayor's appointments of City Council Members to City Boards, Commissions and outside Governmental Agencies. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Receive and File c. Resolution No. 7474 amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program Budget authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for the Miscellaneous Sewer Main Repair Pro'ect in the amount of $18,100, offset- by a reduction in the Sewer Reserve Fund; and approving a Contract with- Bonadiman Water Inc. for the Miscellaneous Sewer Main Repair Proiect- in. the amount of $118,100. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve d. Resolution No. 7475 amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Water Fund Operating Budget and authorizing a budget aro riation for Carbon Exchange Services for the Live Oak Well GAC Treatment System in the amount of -$148,983, offset by a reduction in the Water Reserve Fund; and approving a Purchase Order with Cala-on Carbon Cor oration for Carbon Exchange Services for the Live Oak GAC Treatment System in the amount of $213,983. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve e. Resolution No. 7476 approving wage adjustments for unrepresented, non -benefited r)art-time employees in accordance with California's minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2023. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt 3 12-20-2022 f. Purchase: Order with: National Auto Fleet Group for the ourchal a bf •one' 2023 Ford- F- 450 truck with the Pres Tech Valve Operating System in the amount of $255,500.85. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve. g. Purchase Order with Flock Safety for the annual renewal of the Automated License Plate Reader("ALPR") Camera Subscription for Fiscal Year 2022-23 in an amount not to exceed $50,000. CEQA: Not a Project - Recommended Action: Approve h. Reiect all bids received .for the Chamber of Commerce. Council Chamber, and Community Center. Roof Restoration Proiect and direct staff to re -program in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program Budget. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve i. Management staffing changes, appointments, and salary adjustments withing the Development Services Department. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council Member Cao, seconded by Council Member Kwan, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 10.a through 10.i. AYES: Cao, Kwan, Wang, Verlato, and Cheng NOES: None ABSENT: None 11. ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned at 7:59 p.m. to Tuesday, January 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. ATTEST: Assistant City Clerk Mayor of the City of Arcadia 4 12-20-2022