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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/05/2023ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 05, 2023 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Verlato called the Study Session to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Cheng, Kwan, Wang, Cao, and Verlato ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one appeared. STUDY SESSION a. Report, discussion, and direction concerning Citywide Re -Zoning effort to implement the Housing Element and submittal to the State Department of Housing and Community Development. City Manager Lazzaretto and Assistant City Manager/Development Director Kruckeberg provided the City Council with a report concerning Citywide re -zoning efforts and affordable housing projects. No action was taken by the City Council on this item. The City Council received and filed the report. The Study Session ended at 6:52 p.m. Regular Meeting City Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Verlato called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. 2. INVOCATION — Reverend Eva Thai -Erwin, Church of the Good Shepherd 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Cub Scout Pack 122 — Highland Oaks Elementary School 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Cheng, Kwan, Wang, Cao, and Verlato 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 Study Session to discuss the one item posted on the agenda; the City Council heard information about future re -zonings that will be brought forward at future City Council Meeting in early 2024. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto had nothing to report. 12-05-2023 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Rabbi Sholom Stiefel appeared and shared his appreciation for the City's support on behalf of the Jewish community; he announced that Hannukah is upcoming and there will be two celebrations to attend: the first will be held on Monday, December 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Transit Plaza, and the second on Wednesday, December 13 at the Shops at Santa Anita from 5:00 — 6:00 p.m. 8. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 1234]). Mayor Pro Tem Cao provided a report on the various events that he attended or will be attending as a representative of the City; he also shared some research data on the impacts of zero bail on communities and local governments and announced the need to collectively make a stand for the victims of zero bail crimes. Council Member Cheng provided a report on the various events that he attended or will be attending as a representative of the City and he thanked City Council and staff and wished everyone a Happy Holiday season. Council Member Wang provided a report on the various events that she attended or will be attending as a representative of the City and spoke about the recent smash-and-grab at the Shops at Santa Anita and thanked the Arcadia Police Department for a quick response. Council Member Kwan provided a report on the various events that she attended or will be attending as a representative. of the City and indicated that smash -and -grabs are happening everywhere and recommended Department Stores use canines to deter thefts. City Clerk Glasco applauded Council Members Kwan's recommendation to have canines in Department Stores; he further announced that during the holiday season the bridge will be lit up in various holiday colors and thanked the City for encouraging the holiday spirit. Mayor Verlato provided a report on the various events that she attended or will be attending as a representative of the City and noted the recent smash-and-grab at the Shops at Santa Anita and asked Chief Nakamura to speak about the incident. Chief Nakamura appeared and indicated that it is an active investigation and no arrests have been made; he advised residents not to intervene but instead be a good witness, observe and report to the Police Department, immediately. City Manager Lazzaretto added that it is very important to follow the "See something. Say Something" protocols and report suspicious activity. In response to City Council remarks Chief Nakamura indicated that there are extra patrols at the mall for the holiday season. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Resolution No. 7537 approving wage adjustments for unrepresented, _ non -benefited part-time employees in accordance with California's minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2024. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt 2 12-05-2023 b. Joint Tax Transfer Resolution from the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenue result from the annexation of territory known as Reorganization 2023-02 to the City of _Monrovia and detachment from the City of Arcadia for the property addressed as 923 S. 10th Avenue. CEQA: Not Applicable Recommended Action: Approve and Adopt c. Extension to the Professional Servies Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services in the amount of $646,234.64. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve d. Purchase Order with 72 Hour LLC dba National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of one 2025 Freightliner CNG Dump Truck in the amount of $257,889.66. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve e. Purchase Order with Flock Safety for the annual renewal of the automated license elate reader ("ALPR") camera subscription for Fiscal Year 2023-24 in an amount not to exceed $50,000 CEQA: Not a Project. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Cao, seconded by Council Member Kwan, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 9.a. through 9.e. AYES: Cao, Kwan, Cheng, Wang, and Verlato NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. CITY MANAGER a. Resolution No. 7534 declaring, in perpetuity, January 28 as Stand Against Hate Action Day. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt Deputy City Manager Bruno presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Kwan, seconded by Council Member Cheng, and carried on a roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7534 declaring, in perpetuity, January 28 as Stand Against Hate Action Day. AYES: Kwan, Cheng, Wang, Cao, and Verlato NOES: None ABSENT: None 11. ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned at 8:21 p.m. to Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. 3 12-05-2023 ATTEST kl- t f l Assistant City Clerk .� jj- - -k- Mar of the City of Arcadia 12-05-2023