HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/21/2023ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Verlato called the Closed 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.
CLOSED SESSION
a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) to confer with legal counsel
regarding initiation of litigation: one (1) case.
b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators.
City Negotiators: City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto, and Assistant City
Manager/Development Services Director Jason Kruckeberg.
Employee Organizations: Arcadia Public Works Employees Association, Arcadia City
Employees Association, Arcadia Police Civilian Employees Association, Arcadia
Police Officers' Association, Arcadia Firefighters' Association, and unrepresented
employees: Department Heads, Division Managers, Supervisors, and part-time
employees.
No reportable action was taken.
The Closed Session ended at 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Verlato called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
2. INVOCATION — Pastor Andre Bribiesca, Vessel Calvary Chapel Arcadia
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Arcadia Troop 103 (Boys and Girls)
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 Closed
Session to discuss the two items listed on the posted agenda; and stated that no reportable action
was taken.
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6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA
ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto announced that an email was received from Arcadia resident, Sonia
Martin, regarding her Public Comment for Item 8.a.
7. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation of Mayor's Certificates of Commendation to Breeders' Cup Captains.
b. Presentation by the Water Quality Authority to the City Council and Community.
8. APPOINTMENTS
a. Appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Make Appointment to Fill Unexpired Term
City Manager Lazzaretto presented the Staff Report and the City Council conducted the
nomination process.
Council Member Kwan nominated Roberto Ayala.
Council Member Wang nominated Roberto Ayala.
Council Member Cheng nominated Jamie Lee.
Mayor Pro Tem Cao nominated Jamie Lee.
Seeing no other nominations, the City Council proceeded to discuss the candidates, and
ultimately cast their votes as follows:
Council Member Cheng — Jamie Lee
Council Member Kwan — Roberto Ayala
Council Member Wang — Roberto Ayala
Mayor Pro Tem Cao — Jamie Lee
Mayor Verlato — Roberto Ayala
As a result, Roberto Ayala was appointed to the Recreation and Parks Commission to fill the
unexpired term ending June 30, 2024, on a 3 to 2 vote.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Evelyn, an Arcadia resident, appeared and shared her concern for the safety of peafowl at the
intersection Golden West Avenue and Victoria Drive; and she recommended a 4 -way stop or
other traffic safety signage indicating that peafowl frequently cross the roadway in this area.
10. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from
the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense EAB 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 and indicated that he met with the Deputy Under Secretary of the
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United States Army to discuss what more could be done for our U.S. Service Members, past and
present.
Council Member Cheng provided a report on the various events that he attended or will be
attending as a representative of the City and thanked all Veterans, his fellow Council Members,
staff, and the Breeders Cup volunteers for making Arcadia great.
Council Member Wang provided a report on the various events that she attended as a
representative of the City and she extended her deepest gratitude to City staff and wished
everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Council Member Kwan provided a report on the various events that she attended or will be
attending as a representative of the City and she asked for City Council support to come up with
a concrete plan to combat the unhoused problem in Arcadia.
City Clerk Glasco thanked the Recreation and Community Services Department for hosting a
Senior Veterans Day Lunch and Mayor Verlato for officiating the ceremony; he announced his
appreciation for American Legion Post 628 and shared about the level of fundraising they have
done for Arcadia.
Mayor Verlato provided a report on the various events that she attended or will be attending as a
representative of the City and shared a letter from Pete Siberell thanking the City for its support
of Breeders' Cup; she shared homelessness data provided by LACADA; and she wished all a
Happy Thanksgiving and asked residents to consider giving to Foothill Unity Center as they will
be providing dinners to families in need.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2023.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Resolution No. 7536 approving a Ninth Amendment to the Agreement and Lease by
and between the City of Arcadia and Methodist Hospital of Southern California.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve
Professional Services Ac-reement with Stetson Engineers, Inc. for the Chapman Water
Facility Feasibility Study in the amount of $71,900.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
d. Contract with General Pump Company, Inc. for the inspection and rehabilitation of the
Oran - e Grove Well 2A Pro'ect in the amount of $333,800.
CEQA: Exempt
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Contract with California Coast Carpet & Flooring for the Fire Station 105 and Fire
Station 106 Carpet Replacement Project in the amount of $95,049.62.
CEQA: Exempt
Recommended Action: Approve
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f. City Water and Sewer Rates for Calendar Year 2024.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Receive and File
g. Revision to the part-time hourly wage schedules to adjust the Fire Prevention Aide
wage range.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
Approve the Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23 pursuant
to Government Code Section 66006.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Cao, seconded by Council Member Wang, and carried on a roll
call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 11.a. through 11.h.
AYES: Wang, Cheng, Kwan, Cao, and Verlato
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 8:56 p.m. to Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the City
Council Conference Room.
ATTEST:
Assistant City Clerk �--
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