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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/18/2023ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Cheng called the Study Session to order at 4:35 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Cao, Kwan, Wang, and Cheng ABSENT: Verlato Mayor Pro Tem Verlato arrived at 4:37 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one appeared. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Existing Litigation, Jesus Anguiano and Josefina Anguiano 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 potential litigation - two (2) cases. c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with legal counsel regarding the matter of Arcadians for Environmental Preservation v. City of Arcadia, Los Angeles County Superior Court (Case No. 20STCP02902). d. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, Public Employee Performance Evaluation: City Attorney No reportable action was taken. The Closed Session ended at 6:05 p.m. The City Council reconvened into Open Session at 6:07 p.m. OPEN SESSION a. Retort, discussion, and direction regarding The Shops at Santa Anita at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue. Alan Chang, Owner Representative, Donna Guerrero, Senior General Manager, and Brynne Munoz, Marketing Manager, spoke on behalf of the new ownership group of The Shops at Santa Anita, and provided an update on the mall since it was sold by Westfield in 2022. Discussion ensued and the ownership group responded to various questions, comments, and suggestions about The Shops at Santa Anita. No action was requested or taken. The Open Session ended at 6:41 p.m. 07-18-2023 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 — City Clerk Glasco 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Rabbi Sholom Stiefel, Chabad of Arcadia 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 Closed Session to discuss the four items listed on the posted agenda; and stated that no reportable action was taken. City Attorney Maurer further reported that the City Council met in an Open Session to receive an update from the new owners of The Shops at Santa Anita; and indicated that there was no action requested or taken. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto reported that representatives from Southern California Gas Company were in attendance to provide an update regarding an ongoing incident that interrupted gas service for a few hundred Arcadia residents; he requested that Mayor Cheng allow their Public Comment before proceeding with the next agenda items. Mayor Cheng moved Public Comment from Southern California Gas Company to this portion of the meeting. Helen Romero Shaw and Juan Gonzales, representatives from SoCal Gas Company, appeared and provided an update regarding the incident that occurred on Friday, July 14 that interrupted gas service to parts of Sierra Madre and Arcadia; they stated that SoCal Gas Company is working quickly and diligently to address the issues affecting Arcadia residents; that safety is their number one concern; and urged residents to continue to be patient while proper modifications are made to their gas meters. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, Mr. Gonzales stated that residents may file a claim with SoCal Gas Company to recover any costs incurred by this incident; he provided the location where crews are currently working; he stated that crews are working their way to the Colorado and Santa Anita area; and thanked residents for their continued patience. 7. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of Proclamation to the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys denouncinci antisemitism, hatred, and ❑reiudice. 2 07-18-2023 b. Presentation to outgoing Board and Commission Members. c. Administer the Oath of Office to newly appointed Board and Commission Members. d. Presentation to Robert Garrett and volunteer attorneys that supported Law Day 2023. e. Presentation on the 2023 Downtown Arcadia Festival by Donna Choi. DAIA Executive Director; Peter Amundson, Patriotic Festival Chair; and MJ Finstrom, DAIA Marketinu Director. 8. PUBLIC HEARING a. Confirm the Countv of Los Anaeles Department of Aaricultural Commissioner/Weiahts and Measures Weed Abatement Charges and order the County Auditor to enter the amounts of the assessment against the parcels of land as thev aDDear on the current assessment roll. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve City Manager Lazzaretto presented the Staff Report. Mayor Cheng opened the Public Hearing, and no one appeared. Mayor Cheng closed the Public Hearing. It was moved by Council Member Cao, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, and carried on a roll call vote to confirm the County of Los Angeles Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures Weed Abatement Charges and order the County Auditor to enter the amounts of the assessment against the parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll. AYES: Cao, Verlato, Wang, Kwan, and Cheng NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS Gerri Lyn, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed her concerns regarding possible home birthing centers near her residence; she stated that her home should be zoned as a single-family residence; and requested that City staff respond to her emails. 10. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 1234]). City Clerk Glasco announced that he is pleased to be attending the meeting in person again; he provided an update on his ongoing health issues; he thanked Mayor Cheng for his kind words; and noted that he hopes to complete his term through November 2024. Council Member Cao announced that he attended the 2023 Asian Youth Center Board Installation Dinner; the 9th Annual ThanksUSA event; the LA County Arboretum's 75th Anniversary Annual Members Meeting; Law Day; the Joyful Peace Concert hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints; Arcadia Boy Scouts Troop 104 - 75th Anniversary celebration; the Health Committee meeting; the Planning Commission meeting; a City Council Special Meeting regarding 3 07-18-2023 a proposed Moon Festival; the LA County Arboretum Visitor Plaza Opening ceremony; "Concerts and Movies in the Park"; the Downtown Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks Show; City of Sierra Madre 4th of July Parade; the Clean Power Alliance meeting; the City of Pasadena Affordable Housing Bus Tour; he indicated that Arcadia does not have similar resources as Pasadena to address affordable housing and that Arcadia should support its local community. He further announced that he attended the 100th Birthday celebration of Edward Lopez, an Arcadia resident and U.S. Veteran; he commented on the rise of hate crime in California; he reminded everyone that more needs to be done to combat hate crimes; and stated that the City of Arcadia does not tolerate hate crimes. Council Member Kwan announced that she attended the Foothill Gold Line Track Completion Ceremony; Law Day; the Badge Pinning and Swearing-in ceremony for Arcadia Lieutenant James Trabbie; a City Council Special Meeting regarding a proposed Moon Festival; the LA County Arboretum Visitor Plaza Opening Ceremony; the Downtown Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks Show; City of Sierra Madre 4th of July Parade; USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation meeting; the City of Pasadena Affordable Housing Bus Tour; she commented on the tour; and indicated that a solution is needed to help the unhoused community in Arcadia. Council Member Wang announced that she attended the USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation meeting; the Overseas Students Alliance Annual Appreciation event; the 2023 Asian Youth Center Board Installation event; the 9th Annual ThanksUSA event; the LA County Arboretum's 75th Anniversary Annual Members Meeting; Law Day; the Joyful Peace Concert; Arcadia Boy Scouts Troop 104 - 75th Anniversary celebration; that she participated in an Arcadia Police Ride - Along; that she attended the Health Committee meeting; a City Council Special Meeting regarding a proposed Moon Festival; the LA County Arboretum Visitor Plaza Opening Ceremony; the Downtown Aradia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks Show; the City of Sierra Madre 4th of July Parade; the Arcadia Rotary' Installation of its 97th President; she noted that lunch was delivered to the Arcadia Fire Department and thanked them for all they do. She further announced that she attended the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce meeting; and the 100th Birthday Celebration of Edward Lopez, an Arcadia resident and U.S. Veteran, among other events outside the City of Arcadia. Mayor Pro Tem Verlato congratulated the new and returning Board and Commission Members; she announced that she attended the Downtown Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks Show; the City of Sierra Madre 4th of July Parade; a City Council Special Meeting regarding a proposed Moon Festival; she thanked Council Members Cao, Kwan, and Wang for attending the City of Pasadena Affordable Housing Bus Tour; she spoke about the options and benefits of affordable housing; she announced that August 3 is Arcadia's 120th Birthday Celebration and National Night Out; and encouraged everyone to attend. Mayor Cheng thanked the City Council for working together and representing the City at various events; he shared photographs of three veterans that celebrated their birthdays in the month of July; and indicated that Joyce Platt is looking for Arcadia veterans for purposes of preserving and archiving the City's history. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meetinc_; Minutes of June 20. 2023. and Special Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2023. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve 4 07-18-2023 b. Resolution No. 7517 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for the 2023 Mid -Autumn Moon Festival in an amount not to exceed $25.000, offset by a reduction in the General Fund Reserve. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt c. Resolution No. 7518 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget authorizin a supplemental budget appropriation for a new Recreation Supervisor in the amount of $112,000, offset by a reduction in the General Fund Reserve. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt d. Establishment of new Ambulance Operator Class Specification. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve e. Agreement for Specialized Personnel -Related Legal Services and an Employment Relations Consortium Agreement forpersonnel-related training and services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in an amount not to exceed $192,000 over a three -yea period. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve f. Amendment to the agreement with AdminSure Inc. for Workers' Compensation Third Party Claims Administration Services extending the term for an additional two years in the amount of $209,880. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve g. Renewal of the Fire Communications Service Agreement with the Verdugo Cities for Fire Dispatch Services in the amount of $468,960. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve h. Purchase Order with Tsai Fong for International Language Materials in an amount not to exceed $33,500. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve i. Purchase Order with HvdroPro Solutions for the purchase of Data Log Radio Read Water Meters for the City's water distribution system in the amount of $1,200,000. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Approve j. Reject low bid from UAG Cerritos I, LLC dba Penske Chevrolet an approve a Purchase Order with Mountain View Chevrolet for the purchase of one 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Truck in the amount of 56 423.60. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve 07-18-2023 k. Refect low bids from UAG Cerritos I, LLC dba Penske Chevrolet and Courtesy Chevrolet Center, and approve a Purchase Order with Sierra Chevrolet of Monrovia for the purchase of three 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Heavy Duty Utility Service Body Pickup Trucks in the amount of $196.682.31. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato, seconded by Council Member Kwan, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 11.a through 11.k. AYES: Verlato, Kwan, Wang, Cao, and Cheng NOES: None ABSENT: None 12. ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned at 9:00 p.m. to Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. ATTEST: Assistant City Clerk Mayor of the Cjf Arcadia 6 07-18-2023