The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About03/07/2023ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023 1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Cheng called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. INVOCATION — Pastor Terrence Shay (Arcadia Resident), First Chinese Baptist Church of Walnut 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Cao 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Cao, Kwan, Wang, Verlato, and Cheng ABSENT: Verlato City Manager Lazzaretto noted for the record that Mayor Pro Tem Verlato had shared that she would be late to the meeting, but was expected to arrive shortly. Mayor Pro Tem Verlato arrived at 7:08 p.m. 5. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto announced that Presentation Item 6.d. regarding the American Red Cross Month Proclamation will be moved to the March 21, 2023, City Council Meeting. 6. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of adoptable dog by the Pasadena Humane Society. b. Presentation of Mayor's Certificate to Arcadia resident Dr. Elizabeth Budde for her exceptional work related to cancer treatment. c. Presentation of the 2023 Arbor Day Proclamation. d. Presentation of the American Red Cross Month Proclamation. e. Presentation of Mayor's Certificates to the Arcadia High School Constitution Team for placing first at the Southern California regional competition. T Presentation Item 6d. was moved to the March 21, 2023, City Council Meeting. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Dr. Dino Clarizio, an Arcadia resident and physician, appeared and expressed his support for the proposed Health Commission; and recommended that the commission provide support to seniors. Dr. Mark Feng, an Arcadia resident and urologist, appeared and expressed his support for the proposed Health Commission; he stated that he would like the commission to help residents navigate through the complexity of the health care system, provide resources towards education 03-07-2023 and health care; and recommended that the commission serve as the liaison to advocate for those resources through medical entities in the City. Charles Funaro, an Arcadia resident and retired attorney, appeared in support of the proposed Health Commission; he indicated that the commission would enable health care providers to efficiently collaborate in providing a rapid response during natural disasters; and stated that the commission will offer health care providers opportunities to reach the community through events and programs towards improving mental and physical health. Bob Morales, an Arcadia resident, appeared in support of the proposed Health Commission; he spoke about the challenges the City faced during the pandemic; he indicated that the commission is a great solution to keep the community informed of any potential health challenges; and stated that he strongly supports a commission that can advise City leaders on matters of public health. Father Kevin Rettig, Pastor of Holy Angels Catholic Church, appeared in support of the proposed Health Commission and recommended that the commission provide the community, specifically the elderly, administrative support to navigate health care challenges. Nilo Salazar, an Arcadia resident and Senior Citizen Commission Member, appeared and expressed his support for the proposed Health Commission; he recommended that the commission educate residents on health and wellness; provided various health and safety topics; and encouraged the City Council to approve the commission. 8. 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 reported that he attended State Senator Portantino and California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara's Emergency Preparedness Virtual Town Hall; Clean Power Alliance Meeting; Foothill Transit Authority Meeting; Arcadia Pony Little League Opening Day Ceremony; Arcadia High School Orchestra Benefit Dinner; Arcadia American Little League Opening Day Ceremony; Arcadia Santa Anita League Opening Day Ceremony; Planning Commission Meeting; Supervisor Kathryn Barger's "An Evening with Fifth District Cities" Event; and LA County Division, League of California Cities Meeting. Council Member Kwan reported that she attended State Senator Portantino and California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara's Emergency Preparedness Virtual Town Hall; Arcadia Pony Little League Opening Day Ceremony; Arcadia High School Orchestra Benefit Dinner; Arcadia Unified School District Board Meeting; Arcadia Woman's Club Meeting; Senior Citizen's Commission Meeting; and Supervisor Kathryn Barger's "An Evening with Fifth District Cities" Event. Council Member Wang reported that she attended State Senator Portantino and California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara's Emergency Preparedness Virtual Town Hall; Arcadia Pony Little League Opening Day Ceremony; Arcadia High School Orchestra Benefit Dinner; Arcadia American Little League Opening Day Ceremony; Arcadia Santa Anita League Opening Day Ceremony; China Town Leadership Opening Ceremony; and the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Community Connection and Coffee Meeting. She also noted that she met with Pete Siberell, Director of Special Projects at Santa Anita Park, to discuss ideas on promoting public use of the Santa Anita Park event room, and attended the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce 6th Annual Event. Mayor Pro Tem Verlato expressed encouragement for the level of City Council support and attendance at community events. She requested City Council support of a resolution on a future 2 03-07-2023 agenda endorsing front -of -package food labeling to help bring national awareness of food ingredients and to address obesity. A motion was made by Council Member Cao and seconded by Council Member Kwan to add this item to a future City Council Meeting. The City Council concurred. Mayor Cheng spoke about the Arcadia Woman's Club; he noted that the Clubhouse is a local designated landmark and encouraged new residents to join the Club. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve b. Contract with Kordich Construction, Inc. for the Sewer Main Replacement Program the amount of $570.650. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, seconded by Council Member Wang, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 9.a through 9.b. AYES: Verlato, Wang, Cao, Kwan, and Cheng NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. CITY MANAGER a. Presentation, discussion, and direction regarding the creation of a City Health Commission. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Provide Direction Deputy City Manager Bruno provided the PowerPoint presentation. After City Council discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Cao, seconded by Council Member Wang, and carried on a roll call vote to bring back this item to a future Study Session for further discussion. AYES: Cao, Wang, Kwan, Verlato, and Cheng NOES: None ABSENT: None b. Report, discussion, and direction concerning regulations on the use of artificial turf as a part of residential landscaping. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Provide Direction Assistant City Manager Kruckeberg provided the PowerPoint presentation. After discussion, the City Council directed staff to bring back a report at a future City Council meeting to consider staff's general recommendation allowing a higher percentage of Artificial Turf 3 03-07-2023 in front and corner yards and continue to regulate as hardscape, to include what other cities are doing, and to address the City Council's maintenance and heat concerns. 11. ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned at 9:59 p.m. to Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. ATTEST: Assistant City Clerk Ma ofCity of Arcadia 4 03-07-2023