HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/02/2023ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Cheng called the Closed Session to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Cao, Kwan, Wang, Verlato, and Cheng
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - No one appeared.
CLOSED SESSION
a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9[d](1), Existing Litigation, Jesus
Anquiano and Josefina Anyuiano v. City of Arcadia, Arcadia Public Works Services
Department; and Does 1-30, inclusive [Case No. 22STCV05427j
b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Existing Litigation, Yeznaian v.
KJR Eastern Enterprises, et al. [Case No. 22STCV11585}
c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Existing Litigation, Aldo Perez
v. Heliodaro Jose Altamiro Jr., City of Arcadia, and Does 1-20, inclusive (Case No.
22AHCV00534)
No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session Items.
The Closed Session ended at 6:29 p.m.
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Cheng called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. INVOCATION — Reverend John Scholte, Arcadia Community Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Cao
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 met in Closed
Session to discuss the three items listed on the posted agenda; and indicated that no reportable
action was taken.
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6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA
ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto had nothing to report.
7. PRESENTATIONS
b. Presentation of plaque to Senior of the Year, Marilyn Daleo.
a. Presentation by Kevin McManus, PR & Communications Manager, of adoptable dog
by the Pasadena Humane Society.
c. Presentation of Mayor's Cup trophy to the Development Services Department for
participation in the Derby Day 5K.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Annual Military Equipment Report per Assembly Bill No. 481.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
Police Chief Nakamura presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Cheng opened the Public Hearing.
No one appeared.
Mayor Cheng closed the Public Hearing.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, seconded by Council Member Kwan, and carried on a
roll call vote to approve the Annual Military Equipment Report per Assembly Bill No. 481.
AYES: Verlato, Kwan, Cao, Wang, and Cheng
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
b. Resolution No. 7492 Establishing a Fire Protection Facilities Development Impact Fee
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Adopt
Fire Chief Suen presented the Staff Report.
Carlos Villareal, Principal with Willdan Financial Services, presented a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Cheng opened the Public Hearing.
No one appeared.
Mayor Cheng closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Verlato expressed concern over the proposed fee adding to the already high cost
of residential development and stated that she was going to oppose the proposal on that basis.
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It was moved by Council Member Cao, seconded by Council Member Wang, and carried on a roll
call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7492 Establishing a Fire Protection Facilities Development
Impact Fee.
AYES: Cao, Wang, Kwan, and Cheng
NOES: Verlato
ABSENT: None
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Burton Brink, an Arcadia resident and Arcadia Beautiful Commissioner, appeared and announced
that May is National Peace Officers Memorial Month; he spoke about the murder of Deputy Sheriff
David William 21 years ago; and encouraged the public to thank public safety workers for their
daily sacrifices.
Lawrence Dickerson appeared and spoke about a new sport he invented that could be hosted at
the Santa Anita Park.
Karie Horie, an Arcadia business owner and Board Member of the Arcadia Chamber of
Commerce, appeared and thanked City Council for their support of the Arcadia Stronger program.
She indicated that Dine Arcadia just concluded and was a successful series; she announced that
the Arcadia Chamber has the following upcoming events: a meeting with California State Senator
Anthony Portantino on May 4; a Learning Lab regarding financial literacy on May 4; the Annual
Golf Classic at the California Country Club on May 11; Rise and Shine Networking Breakfast on
May 18; Networking at Noon held at the Delicious Food Corner on May 23; and the Virtual Arcadia
Chamber Job Fair on May 31.
Erick Ortiz, a representative for the Healing and Justice Center, appeared and spoke about digital
equity. He shared his concerns about pricing disparities and discriminatory price gouging by
internet service providers; and he asked City Council to send a letter of support to the Los Angeles
County Board of Supervisors, asking them to investigate and end the alleged practices of internet
service providers.
10. 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 Arcadia Hospital Foundation reception; the
MAD (Monrovia, Arcadia, Duarte) Town Council Meeting; Foothill Transit Authority Meeting; the
Planning Commission Meeting; the City Council Goal Setting Meeting; and the Arcadia PTA
Award Ceremony. Council Member Cao announced that this month is Asian American Pacific
Islander "AAPI" heritage month; he indicated that City Council received several messages about
a bus stop near the Lennar 8eighty community and asked City Staff for details about that bus
stop.
In response to Council Member Cao's question, Assistant City Manager/Development Services
Director Kruckeberg indicated that one of the environmental requirements of a project on Las
Tunas was to add a bus stop. He also indicated that METRO has sole discretion to select the
location of the bus stop and METRO determined the proposed location was the best fit for this
site.
Council Member Kwan announced that she attended the Asian Outreach Reception; EXP Wine
Tasting event hosted by EXP Barcadia; and the City Council Goal Setting Meeting.
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Council Member Wang announced that she attended the 2023 International Youth Fellowship
Leaders Forum; Assemblymember Mike Fong's annual Women of Impact Awards; the World
Autism Awareness Art Exhibition; the Tzu Chi Academy Grand Opening Ceremony; the San
Gabriel Valley Chinese Leadership Roundtable; the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Networking
event; the United States Foreign Ministry; the City Council Goal Setting Meeting; Arcadia
Chamber of Commerce Mixer; EXP Wine Tasting event hosted by EXP Barcadia; the One Pioneer
Grand Opening Ceremony; the Arcadia Community Coordinating Council Meeting; and the
Arcadia PTA Award Ceremony. Council Member Wang also indicated that City Council received
numerous emails regarding the planned bus stop near the Lennar 8eighty community and asked
staff what year the project was approved. She thanked the Public Works Services Department for
removing old furniture from the right-of-way; she reminded residents that it is illegal to feed
peacocks and coyotes; and invited everyone to attend the next Neighborhood Watch Meeting on
May 13.
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg indicated that the project was
approved in late 2021 and noted that many of the current residents were not living in those units
when the bus stop project was approved, so they may have missed the mailers sent to notify
them.
Mayor Pro Tem Verlato thanked the Public Works Services Department for planting roses at both
the Carol Libby and Mary Hansen gardens, for restoring service to the Peacock Fountain, and for
working with Los Angeles County Public Works to keep water in Arcadia's spreading grounds.
Mayor Pro Tem Verlato announced she attended the City Council Goal Setting Meeting; she
spoke about homelessness and announced the many successes achieved by the Los Angeles
Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA). She noted on May 3 she will be attending the
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments monthly meeting; and she shared her condolences
for the loss of Terry Muse, who was a long-time Customer Service representative for Waste
Management and a member of the Rotary Club.
Mayor Cheng announced that he attended the Arcadia Travelers Meeting and invited anyone over
50 to engage with this group. Mayor Cheng shared many activities that the Arcadia Community
Center hosts and thanked Recreation and Community Services Director Somogyi and her staff;
he also announced that he attended a PTA event and spoke of the importance of being a role
model to children.
City Clerk Glasco congratulated and thanked Marilyn Daleo for her volunteerism; and announced
that Applications for Boards and Commission are open and for those interested in applying to
submit an application to the City Clerk's office.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2023.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Resolution No. 7490 amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating Budget authorizing
an appropriation to amend the Professional Services Agreement with Dudek to
complete a new Environmental Justice Element in conjunction with the Safety Element
Update in the amount of $35,340 with a 10% contingency, offset by a reduction in the
General Reserve Fund in the amount of $38.874, and extending the contract term to
June 30, 2024.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Adopt
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c. Professional Services Ac reement with Range Maintenance Services. LLC for Gun
Ranae Maintenance Services for Fiscal Years 2023-24 through 2025-26, in an amount
not to exceed $90,000. with the option of three, one-year renewals.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
d. Municipal Right -of -Way Facilities Use Agreement with Crown Castle Fiber, LLC., for
use of City facilities for the installation. operation. and maintenance of cellular
equipment.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
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 11.a through 11.d.
AYES: Verlato, Cao, Kwan, Wang, and Cheng
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. CITY MANAGER
a. Report, discussion, and direction regarding City events including a sponsorship
request from the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association for the Annual Fourth
of July Celebration.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Provide Direction
City Manager Lazzaretto briefly described this item and indicated that this item will be split into
two parts for discussion; he explained that since the first part contains a financial request from
the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association, that request requires three affirmative votes for
approval.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Verlato's inquiry, City Attorney Maurer explained how this item
may be a conflict of interest for some members of the City Council.
Council Member Kwan indicated that due to a Conflict of Interest she will recuse herself from
participation and discussion in this matter and left the City Council Chambers at 8:44 p.m.
The City Council recessed at 8:44 p.m. and reconvened at 8:51 p.m.
City Attorney Maurer announced that due to a conflict of interest,. Council Member Kwan has
recused herself. He indicated that Mayor Pro Tem Verlato will participate in discussion as her
business is further than 500 ft. from the proposed event site.
Deputy City Manager Bruno presented a PowerPoint presentation.
City Attorney Maurer noted for the record that Mayor Pro Tem Verlato is a Board Member of the
Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association.
After discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Wang, seconded by Council Member
Cao, and carried on a roll call vote to provide $20,000 to the Downtown Arcadia Improvement
Association this year and waive expenses related to Police and Fire support; and present a budget
package for the City to assume responsibility for the fireworks show in future years.
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AYES: Wang, Cao, Verlato, and Cheng
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kwan
Council Member Kwan returned to the dais at 9:49 p.m.
Deputy City Manager Bruno presented the second portion of City Manager Item 12a, to discuss
City Events and receive City Council direction.
It was the consensus of the City Council to bring the second portion of this item back for further
discussion at a future Study Session.
b. Report, discussion, and direction regarding Front -of -Package Labeling for food
products.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Provide Direction
City Manager Lazzaretto presented the Staff Report.
After discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Kwan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Verlato, and carried on a roll call vote to have City staff prepare a resolution in support of front -
of -package food labeling.
AYES:
Kwan, Verlato, Cao, and Wang
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Cheng
13. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 10:05 p.m. to Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the City
Council Conference Room.
ATTEST:
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Assistant City Clerk
Mayor of the ity of A adia
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