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Home My WebLink AboutItem 11a - Special Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2024, and Regular Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2024 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024 CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Verlato called the Special Meeting to order at 6:32 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)(1) to confer with legal counsel regarding the matter of Aldo Perez v. City of Arcadia. b. Confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Facts and Circumstances: Written threat of litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(3)) Unknown to Potential Plaintiffs. c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators. City Negotiators: City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Jason Kruckeberg, Interim Administrative Services Director Henry Chen, and Interim Human Resources Director Anely Williams. 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. The Special Meeting ended at 8:50 p.m. No reportable action was taken. Linda Rodriguez Assistant City Clerk 1 04-16-2024 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Verlato called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. 2. INVOCATION – Reverend Darwin Ng, Arcadia Police Department Chaplain 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Girl Scout Troop 921 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Cheng, Kwan, Wang, Cao, and Verlato ABSENT: None 5. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto had nothing to report and congratulated City Clerk Glasco on his retirement; and he thanked him for his years of service as City Clerk and all his historical knowledge of the City of Arcadia. 6. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING CITY CLERK GENE GLASCO Presentation by Vicky Paul on behalf of Supervisor Kathryn Barger Presentation by Maile Plan on behalf of Congresswoman Judy Chu Presentation by Erica Nam on behalf of Senator Anthony Portantino Presentation by Fion Lam on behalf of Assemblymember Mike Fong Presentation by Arcadia Unified School District Board Vice President Raymond Cheung and Superintendent Dr. David Vannasdall Presentation by Brian Greene and Karen McNair of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Mayor April Verlato Remarks by outgoing City Clerk Gene Glasco Mayor Verlato called for recess at 7:58 p.m. Mayor Verlato reconvened at 8:05 p.m. 7. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of Education and Sharing Day Proclamation to Rabbi Sholom Stiefel, Chabad of Arcadia. b. Presentation of Mayor’s Certificates of Commendation to Girl Scout Troop 5541 for receiving the Gold Award. 2 04-16-2024 8. PUBLIC HEARING a. Resolution No. 7558 establishing and adjusting various fees for City services. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt Interim Administrative Services Director Chen presented the Staff Report. Mayor Verlato opened the Public Hearing. No one appeared. Mayor Pro Tem Cao made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Mayor Verlato closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Council Member Wang, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cao, and carried on a roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7558 establishing and adjusting various fees for City services. AYES: Wang, Cao, Cheng, Kwan, and Verlato NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. PUBLIC COMMENT Brian Greene, President of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, appeared and announced the Arcadia Chamber Golf Classic fundraiser will be held at the California Country Club on May 9, and provided information about the event. David Arvizu, an Arcadia resident, appeared and requested the City Council send Caltrans a letter requesting an extension of the soundwall project over the Second Avenue overpass. Alyson Parker, a representative from Game Day Men’s Health, appeared and spoke about their new men’s health clinic coming to Arcadia, and invited all to attend the grand opening in July. Angela Tsai, an Arcadia resident, appeared and asked the City Council to call for an immediate ceasefire against Gaza. Rebecca Edwards and Briana Robinson, with Miss Grand California, appeared and provided information about the next Miss Grand California Pageant. 10. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 1234]). Mayor Verlato asked for support from two Council Members to add an item to a future agenda that would support the reform of Proposition 47; Council Member Kwan and Mayor Pro Tem Cao concurred. 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 he congratulated Council Member Wang for earning the esteemed “Congressional Women of the Year” award from Representative Judy Chu. 3 04-16-2024 Council Member Cheng wished City Clerk Glasco the best on his retirement. Council Member Wang thanked the City of Arcadia and Council members for their support in helping her achieve the “Congressional Women of the Year” award. Council Member Kwan congratulated Council member Wang for her hard work and dedication to the City and achieving the “Congressional Women of the Year” award. Mayor Verlato asked for support from two Council Members to add an item to a future agenda to discuss a letter of support to extend the soundwall over the Second Avenue overpass; Council Member Wang and Council Member Kwan concurred. Mayor Verlato expressed her opposition to the proposed extension to Measure H; she announced that she will be sending a letter in support of California Assembly Bill 2485; she provided a report on the various events that she attended or will be attending as a representative of the City; she further announced that Coffee with the Mayor will be held May 21 at 9:00 a.m.; and she presented Council Member Wang with a Certificate of Commendation for receiving the “Congressional Women of the Year” award, and congratulated her for receiving that recognition. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of March 19, 2024, and Special Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2024. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve b. Resolution No. 7550 authorizing submittal of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Transportation Development Act – Article 4 Claim Forms to receive capital and operating funds for Arcadia Transit. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt c. Resolutions for the quitclaim/vacation of easements for the Alexan Azalea Mixed-Use Project. Resolution No. 7551 quitclaiming a public access easement for sewer purposes over the property at 150 North Santa Anita Avenue and finding no further environmental review is required pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166 and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162. CEQA: No Further Environmental Review is Required Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 7552 ordering the vacation of a public utility easement that was previously retained in the vacation of the east/west alley within the block bounded by Santa Anita Avenue, Santa Clara Street, First Avenue and Wheeler Avenue and finding no further environmental review is required pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166 and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 CEQA: No Further Environmental Review is Required Recommended Action: Adopt 4 04-16-2024 d. Resolution No. 7548 adopting updated “Vehicle Miles Traveled” thresholds of significance for purposes of analyzing transportation impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Adopt e. Resolution No. 7553 amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program Budget (Project 41850823), authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for design and construction services for the new compressed natural gas facility at the Public Works Services yard in the amount of $1,130,000, offset by a reduction in Federal Section 5307 and Proposition A Funds. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Adopt f. Resolution No. 7555 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 General Fund Budget, authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for the purchase of paramedic supplies in the amount of $25,000, offset by a reduction in the General Fund Reserve; and approving a Change Order to the Purchase Order with Life-Assist Inc., increasing the threshold limit of the Purchase Order amount overall. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve g. Resolution No. 7556 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 General Fund Budget, authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for fire apparatus and service repairs in the amount of $100,000, offset by a reduction in the General Fund Reserve; and approving a Change Order to the Purchase Order with Performance Truck Repair Inc. in the amount of $100,000. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve h. Resolution No. 7559 amending Resolution No. 7383 establishing compensation and related benefits for City Council, Executive Management, Management, and Unrepresented Confidential Employees for July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024 (City Clerk). CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt i. Reject the bid from Phoenix Contracting for one custom enclosed mobile trailer; and award the bid and Purchase Order to the next lowest bidder, New Trend Custom Trailer Inc., in an amount not to exceed $80,500. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve j. Purchase Order with 72 Hour LLC dba National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of one 2024 Toyota Camry and one 2024 Toyota RAV4 in the amount of $79,397.50. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve k. Purchase Order with 72 Hour LLC dba National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of two Ford Police Interceptor Patrol Utility vehicles in the amount of $103,121.46. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve 5 04-16-2024 City Attorney Maurer noted for the record that, due to a conflict of interest, Mayor Verlato and Council Member Kwan will abstain from voting on Consent Item 11.c. ; he further noted that Resolution No. 7552 of 11.c indicates that the utilities have been relocated; however, the developer is still working with Southern California Edison to move those utilities; and he recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 7552, with a note that the recording of that Resolution and the vacation of the east/west alley will not be processed until the utilities have been relocated. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Cao, seconded by Council Member Cheng, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 11.a through 11.k. AYES: Cheng, Cao, Kwan, Wang, and Verlato NOES: None ABSTAIN: Kwan and Verlato (only for Item 11.c.) ABSENT: None 12. CITY MANAGER a. Presentation on Rio Hondo/San Gabriel River Water Quality Group Regional Stormwater Project Alternative. City Manager Lazzaretto presented the item. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cao, seconded by Council member Wang, and carried on roll call vote to study the concept of using the City Hall lawn for the stormwater project. AYES: Cao, Wang, Cheng, Kwan, and Verlato NOES: None ABSENT: None b. Consideration of call for review of the Planning Commission approval of Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 23-03, Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 23-05 (84291), Healthy Tree Removal No. TRH 23-04, and Protected Tree Encroachment No. TRE 23-10 for a 16-unit, contemporary style, multi-family residential condominium development at 314-326 S. Second Avenue. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Provide Direction City Manager Lazzaretto presented the item. After discussion, Mayor Verlato and Council Member Wang supported Council Member Kwan’s request to call this item up for review, placing this item on a future City Council agenda. c. Resolution No. 7557 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget, authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for the Par 3 Golf Course emergency pole replacement in the amount of $26,700, offset by a reduction in the Par 3 Fund; and approving the Purchase Order with Judge Netting, Inc. for the Par 3 Golf Course emergency pole replacement in the amount of $26,700. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report. 6 04-16-2024 A motion was made by Council Member Wang, seconded by Council member Kwan, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7557 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget, authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for the Par 3 Golf Course emergency pole replacement in the amount of $26,700, offset by a reduction in the Par 3 Fund; and approved the Purchase Order with Judge Netting, Inc. for the Par 3 Golf Course emergency pole replacement. AYES: Wang, Kwan, Cheng, Cao, and Verlato NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned this meeting at 9:06 p.m. to Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Arcadia Police Department Community Room/Emergency Operations Center (“EOC”). Rachelle Arellano Assistant City Clerk