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Home My WebLink About01/17/2023ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023 CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Cheng called the Closed Session to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Cao, Kwan, Wang, Verlato, and Cheng ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS - There wereno public comments. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) to confer with legal counsel regarding the matter of Albert Yeznaian v. KJR Eastern Enterprises, Inc., a corporation; Linyan Holdings, LLC, a limited liability company; City of Arcadia, a government entity; County of Los Angeles a government entity; Kin Wa Chiu, and individual; and Does 1 through 50, inclusive, Los Angeles County Superior Court (Case No. 22STCV11585). After City Council discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, seconded by Council Member Kwan, to authorize and approve the filing of a cross-complaint against all four co-defendants listed on the posted agenda. The City Council unanimously approved the action. The Closed Session ended at 6:53 p.m. Regular Meeting City Council Chamber, 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Cheng called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. INVOCATION — Pastor Terrence Shay, First Chinese Baptist Church of Walnut/Arcadia Resident 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — City Clerk Gene Glasco 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Cao, Kwan, Wang, Verlato, and Cheng ABSENT: None 5. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED/STUDY SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Maurer announced that prior to the Regular Meeting, the City Council held a Closed Session to discuss existing litigation pursuant to the Agenda, and that the City Council unanimously voted to approve the filing of a cross complaint against all four other defendants listed on the posted Agenda. 01-17-2023 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 Mayor Pro Tem Verlato and seconded by Council Member Cao to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 8. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of Mayor's Certificates to outgoing Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Board Members. 9. PUBLIC HEARING a. Statement of Objectives and Proiects for use of Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve Economic Development Manager Schwehr presented the Staff Report. Mayor Cheng opened the public hearing and no one appeared. Mayor Cheng declared the public hearing closed. After discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, seconded by Council Member Cao, and carried on roll call vote to approve the Statement or Objectives and Projects for use of Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24. AYES: Verlato, Cao, Kwan, Wang, and Cheng NOES: None ABSENT: None City Attorney Maurer clarified for the record that the recommendation of the staff report included to authorize and direct the City Manager to modify the project allocation should amendments become necessary and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angles County Development Authority. It was the consensus of the City Council to amend the motion to include the clarification provided by City Attorney Maurer. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS —There were 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]). Council Member Cao announced that he attended the League of Cities/Los Angeles General Membership Meeting at the Metropolitan District; the Arcadia Planning Commission meeting; the Monarch Restaurant Grand Opening; Chinese Employee Association of Los Angeles County New 01-17-2023 Year's event; the Roundtable of Southern California Chinese American Organizations New Year's event; Delicious Food Corner Restaurant Grand Opening; Clean Power Alliance Orientation meeting; and the USC Arcadia Hospital medical staff meeting and requested support from two Council Members to add on a future agenda the discussion of a healthcare commission. Mayor Cheng and Council Member Wang concurred. Council Member Kwan announced that she attended the Arcadia Association of Realtors; Foothill Gold Line Board meeting; the Arcadia Beautiful Commission meeting; and the Delicious Food Corner restaurant Grand Opening. Council Member Wang announced that she attended the Northwest Chamber of. Commerce Association Donation and Toy drive event; San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments new office Open House; Asian Pacific Economic Corporation Trade Show; Second Los Angeles Eagle Golf Tournament Award Ceremony; Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association New Board Installation; American Chinese Organization Federation Chinese Spring Gala; Jin Long Yi Chinese Boxer Meet and Greet Event; Southcoast AQMD 331 Annual Clean Air Awards; Northwest Chamber of Commerce of Commerce New Year's Spring. Gala; California Art Academy Business Owner Ms. Lei Wang 50 Year Commitment Anniversary; Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting; 12011 Anniversary of Korea Immigration to the United States; Delicious Food Corner restaurant Grand Opening; Beijing Association Annual Event: Celebrating 31 years of history and New Years Spring concert; Northeast Chamber of Commerce 7th Anniversary; People's Republic of China Lunar New Year Celebration Event; and on December 9 she met with students from Arcadia High School who created a Non -Profit Organization, One Step to Green, to help improve air quality. Mayor Pro Tem Verlato announced that she attended the opening of San Gabriel Council of Governments new office in Monrovia; the Arcadia Museum Commission Meeting and announced the Museum will have a red envelope exhibit in honor of the Year of the Rabbit from January 21, 2023, through March 25, 2023. She announced that she attended the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments executive meeting with a focus on restoring public transportation; she provided the litigation costs for the three law suits last year, totaling $167,885.29; she stated that she continues to received complaints form Downtown Arcadia businesses regarding the unhoused population; and invited residents to participate in Arcadia's Homeless Count on January 24, 2023; and wished all a Happy Lunar New Year. City Clerk Glasco shared that Arcadia was once known as the egg supplier to Los Angeles in the 1920s; and he encouraged residents to check out the congregate meals provided by the Arcadia Recreation Center. Mayor Cheng announced that he attended the Delicious Food Corner restaurant Grand Opening; he wished former Police Chief Guthrie and City Clerk Glasco Happy Birthday; and thanked all the new Council Members for serving our community. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of December 20,- 2022. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve b. Professional Services Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for Landscape I Maintenance Services in the amount of x626.196.36. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve 01-17-2023 c. Contract with Carrier Corporation for the Fire Station 107 HVAC Equipment and Zone Replacement Project in the amount of $37,176. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve d. Contract with Ace Construction,, Inc. for the Baseball Field Bleacher Protect in the amount of $866,000.19. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Approve e. Contract with Gentry Brothers. Inc. for the Miscellaneous Arterial Rehabilitation of First Avenue and Santa Clara Street, and St. Joseph Street, in the amount of 51.321 ,361.10. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Approve Mayor Pro Tem Verlato pulled Item 12.e. from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, seconded by Council Member Cao, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 12.a. through 12.d. AYES: Verlato, Cao, Kwan, Wang, and Cheng NOES: None ABSENT: None Regarding Consent Calendar Item 12.e, Mayor Pro Tem Verlato requested clarification on the location of the project in the event she would need to recuse herself due to a conflict of interest. She also requested more detail on the history and importance of the project. Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg and City Attorney Maurer clarified that she did not need to recuse herself and her place of business was beyond the distance requirements for conflicts of interest. City Engineer Merrill appeared and provided the history of the project and information regarding the drainage concerns. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, seconded by Council Member Cao, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 12.e. AYES: Verlato, Cao, Kwan, Wang, and Cheng NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. CITY MANAGER a. Resolution No. 7478 ratifying and declaring the existence of a local emergency regarding the 2023 January Winter Storms. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Ratify and Adopt City Manager Lazzaretto and Fire Chief Suen provided a PowerPoint presentation on the request for an Emergency Declaration. 01-17-2023 Public Works Services Director Cranmer presented photos of damage caused by the winter storms to City facilities, infrastructure, roadways, and Wilderness Park. After City Council discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Cao and seconded by Council Member Kwan to adopt Resolution No. 7478 ratifying and declaring the existence of a local emergency regarding the 2023 January Winter Storms. AYES: Cao, Kwan, Wang, Verlato, and Cheng NOES: None ABSENT: None 14. ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned at 8:46 p.m. to Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. ATTEST: Assistant City Clerk Mayor of the City of Arcadia 01-17-2023