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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/20/2023ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Cheng called the Study Session to order at 4:33 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Cao, Kwan, Wang, Verlato, and Cheng ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Sonia Martin, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed her reasons why Angie Gren should not be appointed to a City board or commission. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Existing Litigation, Jesus Anquiano and Josefina Anquiano v. City of Arcadia, Arcadia Public Works Services Department; and Does 1-30, inclusive (Case No. 22STCV05427) b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)- to confer with legal counsel regarding otential litigation - two 2) cases. Due to a conflict of interest regarding one of the cases under Closed Session Item b., Mayor Pro Tem Verlato and Council Member Kwan recused from participating and left the room during that particular item. No reportable action was taken. The Closed Session ended at 5:30 p.m. All City Council Members were present for the Open Session. OPEN SESSION a. Interview potential candidates for appointment to the Planning Commission. The purpose of this meeting was to interview potential candidates for appointment to the Planning Commission. The City Council interviewed six (6) potential candidates for appointment to the Planning Commission. At the conclusion of the interviews the City Council deliberated with each Council Member identifying their top two choices as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Verlato — David Arvizu Council Member Kwan — David Arvizu Council Member Wang — David Arvizu Council Member Cao — Sonny Mediana and Pardha Akalamkam Mayor Cheng — Sonny Mediana and David Arvizu As a result, it was the consensus of the City Council that David Arvizu be appointed to the Planning Commission for a four (4) year term ending June 30, 2027. 06-20-2023 The Open Session ended at 6:45 p.m. Regular Meeting City Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Cheng called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. INVOCATION — Reverend Eva Thai -Erwin, Church of the Good Shepherd 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 reported that prior to the Regular Meeting the City Council met in a Closed Session to discuss the two items listed on the posted agenda; he stated that no reportable action was taken; and noted that due to a conflict of interest regarding one of the cases under Closed Session Item b., Mayor Pro Tem Verlato and Council Member Kwan recused themselves from participation. City Attorney Maurer furthered reported that the City Council met in an Open Session to interview potential candidates for appointment to the Planning Commission; and stated that their selection will be announced during agenda Item 8, Appointments. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto had nothing to report. 7. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of Mayor's Certificate of Commendation to WWII Veteran and 60 -year Arcadia resident Joe Sciarra. 8. APPPOINTMENTS a. Appointments to City Boards and Commissions. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Make Appointments City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report, and the City Council conducted the nomination process. Arcadia Beautiful Commission (2 positions) Regarding the Arcadia Beautiful Commission, the City Council made the following nominations: Mayor Pro Tem Verlato nominated Gary Brewer and Vivien Watts. 2 06-20-2023 Council Member Cao nominated Gary Brewer and Sonny Mediana. Council Member Kwan nominated Gary Brewer and Vivien Watts. Council Member Wang concurred. Mayor Cheng nominated Gary Brewer and Vivien Watts. Seeing no other nominations, the City Council cast their votes as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Verlato — Gary Brewer and Vivien Watts Council Member Cao — Gary Brewer and Sonny Mediana Council Member Wang — Gary Brewer and Vivien Watts Council Member Kwan — Gary Brewer and Vivien Watts Mayor Cheng — Gary Brewer and Vivien Watts As a result, Gary Brewer was reappointed to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for a second four (4) year term ending June 30, 2027; and Vivien Watts was appointed to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for a four (4) year term ending June 30, 2027. Human Resources Commission (1 position) Regarding the Human Resources Commission, the City Council made the following nominations: Mayor Pro Tem Verlato nominated Kaitlyn Jeong. Council Member Kwan and Council Member Cao concurred. Seeing no other nominations, it was the consensus of the City Council that Kaitlyn Jeong be reappointed to the Human Resources Commission for a second four (4) year term ending June 30, 2027. Library Board (1 position) Regarding the Library Board, the City Council made the following nominations: Council Member Cao nominated Sonny Mediana. Council Member Kwan nominated Pardha Akalamkam. Council Member Wang nominated Thomas Tseng. Mayor Pro Tem Verlato nominated Pardha Akalamkam. Mayor Cheng concurred. Seeing no other nominations, the City Council cast their votes as follows: Council Member Cao — Sonny Mediana Council Member Kwan — Pardha Akalamkam Council Member Wang — Thomas Tseng Mayor Pro Tem Verlato — Pardha Akalamkam Mayor Cheng — Pardha Akalamkam As a result, Pardha Akalamkam was appointed to the Library Board for a four (4) year term ending June 30, 2027. 3 06-20-2023 Planning Commission (1 position) It was the consensus of the City Council that the David Arvizu be appointed to the Planning Commission for a four (4) year term ending June 30, 2027. Recreation and Parks Commission (2 positions) Regarding the Recreation and Parks Commission, the City Council made the following nominations: Council Member Cao nominated Jamie Lee. Council Member Kwan nominated Sonny Mediana. Council Member Wang nominated Robert Ayala. Mayor Pro Tem Verlato nominated Sonny Mediana. Mayor Cheng concurred. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Peter Chu be reappointed to the Recreation and Parks Commission. As a result, Peter Chu was reappointed to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a second four (4) year term ending June 30, 2027; and Sonny Mediana was appointed to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a four (4) year term ending June 30, 2027. Senior Citizens' Commission (1 At -Large position) It was the consensus of the City Council that Robert Bolster be reappointed to the Senior Citizens' Commission for a second two (2) year term ending June 30, 2025. Traveler's Club (1 position) Based on the Traveler's Club letter of recommendation, it was the consensus of the City Council that Joyce Platt be appointed to the Senior Citizens' Commission, Traveler's Club for a two (2) year term ending June 30, 2025. Senior Men's Club (1 position) Based on the Senior's Men Club letter of recommendation, it was the consensus of the City Council that Stephen Sherman be appointed to the Senior Citizens' Commission, Senior Men's Club for a two (2) year term ending June 30, 2025. Arcadia Senior Friendship Club (1 position) Based on the Senior Friendship Club letter of recommendation, it was the consensus of the City Council that Margaret Swope be reappointed to the Senior Citizens' Commission, Senior Friendship Club for a second two (2) year term ending June 30, 2025. 4 06-20-2023 9. PUBLIC HEARING a. Resolution No. 7510 Confirming the Engineer's Report for the levy and collection of the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 and the associated Assessment Diagram; and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt Management Analyst Brogan 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 Wang, and carried on a roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7510 Confirming the Engineer's Report for the levy and collection of the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 and the associated Assessment Diagram; and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24. AYES: Verlato, Wang, Cao, Kwan, and Cheng NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS Gerri Lyn, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed her concerns regarding possible home birthing centers near her residence; and stated that her home should be zoned as a single-family residence. Mike Veerman, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed his reasons why he is in support of a proposed Arcadia Homelessness Summit. 11. 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 a Neighborhood Watch meeting hosted by the Arcadia Police Department; the Arcadia Library Summer Reading Kick-off event; LA County Arboretum Los Voluntarios Volunteer Installation Dinner; the One -Year Anniversary Memorial Ceremony honoring EI Monte Police Sergeant Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana; that he participated in the Arcadia Police Ride -Along program; the Arcadia Fire Department's Fire OPS 101; and attended the Foothill Transit Authority meeting. Council Member Kwan had nothing to report. Council Member Wang announced that she participated in the Arcadia Fire Department's Fire OPS 101; that she hosted a charity concert at the Arcadia Senior Living in support of students; she stated that a senior from that center has been reported missing; she further announced that she attended the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department — San Gabriel Valley Community Safety event; the Arcadia Library Summer Reading Kick-off event; the LA County Arboretum Los Voluntarios Volunteer Installation Dinner; the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting; the Foothill Gold Line JPA meeting; Arcadia Library Board meeting; that she attended the Ribbon 5 06-20-2023 Cutting Ceremony at Little Provence Sandwich Bistro, among other events outside the City of Arcadia; she noted June 24 is Law Day; that she received a letter from a resident regarding homelessness; and encouraged the community to voice their issues during City Council meetings. Mayor Pro Tem Verlato announced that she attended the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Homelessness Committee meeting; that she participated in the Arcadia Police Ride -Along program; she noted that there are many job opportunities at the Police Department; she further announced that she attended the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments meeting; that June 22 is "Concerts & Movies in the Park"; that on June 24, Holy Angels Church is sponsoring Troop 104 of the Boy Scouts of America 75th anniversary celebration; that July 1 is the Patriotic Festival; and she requested City Council support to have a City Council Meeting the week of Jun 19 with an agenda item to discuss hosting a Moon Festival in September; Council Member Kwan and Council Member Wang concurred. Mayor Cheng announced that he attended the Arcadia Fire Department's Fire OPS 101; the One Year Anniversary Memorial Ceremony honoring EI Monte Police Sergeant Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana; he thanked first responders for their service; he reminded everyone to visit a memorial website that shares stories about fallen officers; he announced that June 24 is Law Day; and thanked Dr. Anthony Fellow, elected board member of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, for attending the City Council meeting. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2023. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve b. Resolution No. 7493 amending the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Capital Improvement Program Budget, authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for design of the new Goldring Municipal Water Supply Well in the amount of $111350, offset by a reduction in the Water Reserve Fund, and amending the Professional Services Agreement with Stetson Engineers, Inc. for design of the new Goldring Municipal Water Supply Well in the amount of $222,700. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt c. Resolution No. 7502 adopting a list of proiects for Fiscal Year 2023-24 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt d. Resolution No. 7509 requesting_ the termination of proceedings related to Local Agency Formation Commission ("LAFCO") Reorganization Case No. 2023-02 to the City of Monrovia for the property addressed as 923 S. 10th Avenue. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Take No Action e. Resolution No. 7511 amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program Budget, authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for emergency street repairs on Sunset Boulevard between Portola Drive and Balboa Drive in the amount of $93,658, offset by a reduction in the General Fund Reserve: and approving a Purchase Order with Mission Paving and Sealing, Inc. for emergency street repairs on Sunset Boulevard between Portola Drive and Balboa Drive in the amount of $93.658. 6 06-20-2023 CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve Resolution No. 7512 amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program Budget, authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for the Miscellaneous Sewer Main Repair Proiect in the amount of $10,800, offset by a reduction in the Sewer Reserve Fund; and accepting all work performed by Bonadiman Water, Inc. for the Miscellaneous Sewer Main Repair Project as complete. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve g. Resolution No. 7513 approving continued participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program ("CDBG") and authorizing the City Manager to sign a Cooperation Agreement with the Los Angeles County Development Authority f"LACDA"l. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt h. Resolution No. 7515 amending Resolution No. 7383 establishing compensation and related benefits for City Council, Executive Management and Unrepresented Confidential Employees for July 1 2021 through June 30 2024 Communication and Engagement Officer). CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 7516 apr)roving the Multiple Employer Other Post -Employment Benefits and Pension Section 115 Trust administered by Shuster Advisory Group, LLC, and transfer of the City's current Other Post -Employment Benefits Trust with California Employers' Retiree Benefit Trust and approve a Trust Administrative Service and Investment Advisory Agreements with Shuster Advisory Group, LLC_. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve Contract with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Pavement Rehabilitation Pro'ect in the amount of $1,525, 000 with a 10% Contingency. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Approve k. Professional Services Agreement with Citiguard, Inc. for Security Guard Services for Fiscal Years 2023-24 through 2025-26, in an amount not to exceed $93.600, with the option of three one- ear renewals. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve Professional Services Agreement with Allied Universal for Jail Operation Services for Fiscal Years 2023-24 through 2025-26, in an amount not to exceed $1,215.300 over the three-year period, with the option of three one-year renewals. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve 06-20-2023 m. Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Executive Information Services. Inc. for PS.NET Public Safetv Software Svstem SUDDort Services in the amount of $39,821. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve n. Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Baker & Taylor for Primary Library Materials Vendor Services. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve o. Final Tract MaR No. 82953 for an eight -unit multi -family residential condominium subdivision at 416-428 Genoa Street. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Approve p. Purchase Order with S & J Supply Company Inc. for the purchase of water pipeline fittings, brass valves, and other related accessories for the City's Water Distribution System in the amount of $144,000, with the option of three one-year extensions. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve q. Purchase Order with OverDrive, Inc. for eBooks, eMagazines, digital audiobooks, and streaming videos in an amount not to exceed $69,000. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve r. Purchase Order with OCLC, Inc. for Bibliographic Services and Metadata in an amount not to exceed $32,525. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve s. Accept all work performed by General Pump Company, Inc. for the Inspection and Rehabilitation of the Orange Grove Well 1A Project as complete. 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 12.a through 12.s. AYES: Verlato, Wang, Cao, Kwan, and Cheng NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. CITY MANAGER a. Resolution No. 7514 authorizing the City Manager to accept gifts and donations having a value or in an amount of $10,000 or less. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt Deputy City Manager Bruno presented the Staff Report. 06-20-2023 After City Council discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, seconded by Council Member Wang, and carried on a roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7514 authorizing the City Manager to accept gifts and donations having a value or in an amount of $10,000 or less. AYES: Verlato, Wang, Cao, Kwan, and Cheng NOES: None ABSENT: None b. Report. discussion. and direction regarding a City of Arcadia Homelessness Summit. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Provide Direction Mayor Pro Tem Verlato explained the purpose of bringing this item for consideration. She indicated that the unhoused population in the City continues to increase and explained the impact this is having on the community. She indicated that she would like to collaborate with surrounding cities to learn how they are addressing homelessness in their respective communities. After discussion, the City Council directed staff to bring back more information at a future study session to discuss options, costs, and the logistics around hosting a Homelessness Summit. 14. ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned at 9:00 p.m. to Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. ATTEST: i� Assistant City rk Mayor of the City ?f is 9 06-20-2023