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.
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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
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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.
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