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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12a - Regular Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2024 1 05-21-2024 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Verlato called the Study Session to order at 5:07 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Cheng, Kwan, Wang, Cao, and Verlato ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Verlato indicated that there would be one public comment made during Study Session Item b. STUDY SESSION a. Report, discussion, and direction regarding the proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2024-26 and Proposed Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-29. City Manager Lazzaretto noted that Study Session Item a. was being brought back from the last meeting for follow-up questions or comments about the proposed budget. No action was taken. b. Report, discussion, and direction regarding a proposed Traffic and Public Safety Commission. Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg and Deputy City Manager Bruno provided the PowerPoint Presentation. Ringo Suen, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed his concerns regarding traffic safety at City schools during drop off and pick up time; and requested the City Council create a Traffic Safety Commission. After discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to leave the existing Traffic Advisory Committee in place, with an added focus on parent education and outreach, including regular involvement with a member of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for each school in the district. The City Council decided against forming a separate Traffic and Public Safety Commission and expressed support for Chief Nakamura’s plan to implement a Police Chief’s Advisory Group. The Study Session ended at 6:37 p.m. CLOSED SESSION a. 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. 2 05-21-2024 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 City Council recessed to the Regular Meeting at 6:58 p.m. and reconvened to Closed Session at 8:56 p.m. No reportable action was taken. The Closed Session ended at 10:12 p.m. Regular Meeting City Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Verlato called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. INVOCATION – Reverend Eva Thai-Erwin, Church of the Good Shepherd 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tem Cao 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 a Study Session to discuss two items; he indicated that the first item pertained to the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and that no action was taken by the City Council. The second item was regarding a proposed Traffic and Public Safety Commission; he indicated that it was the consensus of the City Council not to form a Traffic and Public Safety Commission and support the Police Chief’s plan to form an Advisory Group. City Attorney Maurer further reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to confer with labor negotiators; he stated that the City Council recessed to the Regular Meeting and will reconvene to Closed Session after the Regular Meeting; and that no reportable action was taken. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto had nothing to report. 7. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of Senior of the Year Plaque to Joanna Liang. b. Presentation of a $12,000 gift by the Friends of the Museum to the Gilb Museum for programming, marketing, and archival supplies. 3 05-21-2024 c. Presentation of Mayor’s Trophy to the Development Services Department for the most participation in the Derby Day 5k event. d. Presentation of the 2024 Arcadia Beautiful Spring Home Awards. e. Presentation of Mayor’s Certificates to Arcadia High School sports teams in recognition of winning league championships. f. Presentation of Mayor’s Certificate to Dr. John “Doc” Wells for 44 years of service to the Arcadia Police Department. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS David Arvizu, an Arcadia resident, appeared and thanked City staff and the City Council for providing a letter of support to Caltrans requesting the extension of current soundwall construction along the I- 210 Freeway to include the Second Avenue overpass; he indicated that the residential homes and a park near the overpass are being negatively impacted by the noise from the freeway; and requested the City Council send Caltrans reminders to extend the soundwall. 9. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (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 reminded everyone that May is Mental Health Awareness Month; he announced that May 22 is the next Citywide Health Education Series – Adolescent Mental Health Seminar; that May 25 is Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s 26th Annual Tribute to Veterans and Military Families event; that May 27 is Memorial Day; and he explained the difference between Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day. Council Member Kwan provided a report on the various events that she attended or will be attending as a representative of the City. Council Member Cheng provided a report on the various events that he attended or will be attending as a representative of the City; he announced that May 25 is Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s 26th Annual Tribute to Veterans and Military Families event and that former City Clerk Glasco will be honored, so he encouraged everyone to attend. He further announced that on May 25 the Arcadia Fire Department Foundation is hosting its first community safety event. Council Member Wang provided a report on the various events that she attended or will be attending as a representative of the City; and congratulated the Fire Department for achieving 100% survival rate in cardiac lifesaving efforts. Mayor Verlato provided a report on the various events that she attended or will be attending as a representative of the City; she announced that June 14 is Mahjong with the Mayor; that on May 23 the Arcadia Police Department is hosting a neighborhood meeting for Area 1; that May 25 is Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s 26th Annual Tribute to Veterans and Military Families event and that former City Clerk Glasco will be honored; and that June 13 is the Mayor’s State of the City event. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Special Meeting Minutes of May 1, 2024, and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2024. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve 4 05-21-2024 b. Resolution No. 7565 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program Budget, authorizing a supplemental appropriation for the Baldwin Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project in the amount of $1,605,000, offset by a reduction in the Proposition C fund of $755,000, the Measure M fund of $450,000 and the Measure R fund of $400,000; and approve a contract with Gentry Brothers, Inc. for the Baldwin Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project in the amount of $3,945,080.28, with a 10% contingency. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve c. Gift of $12,000 from the Friends of the Museum to the Gilb Museum for programming, marketing, and archival supplies. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Accept d. Professional Services Agreement with Baker & Taylor for Primary Library Materials Services in an amount not to exceed $229,000. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve e. Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC. for laboratory testing services of City water samples in an amount not to exceed $113,427. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve f. Purchase of mobile radios and related equipment from Day Wireless Systems in an amount not to exceed $117,000. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve g. Change Order to increase the Purchase Order with Wittman Enterprises, LLC for ambulance billing and collection services in the amount of $56,000. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve h. Letter of support to Caltrans related to extension of soundwall construction along the I-210 Freeway over the Second Avenue overpass. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve and Authorize i. Record deed restriction at Hugo Reid Park and Bonita Park to comply with Measure A grant requirements. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve j. Accept all work performed by Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Pavement Rehabilitation Project as complete. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Approve 5 05-21-2024 k. Accept all work performed by Gentry Brothers, Inc. for the Miscellaneous Arterial Rehabilitation of First Avenue and Santa Clara Street and St. Joseph Street, in the amount of $1,257,862.55. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Approve Mayor Pro Tem Cao requested Consent Calendar Item 11.h be pulled for separate discussion. 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 11.a through 11.g, and 11.i through 11.k. AYES: Cao, Kwan, Cheng, Wang, and Verlato NOES: None ABSENT: None In response to Mayor Pro Tem Cao’s inquiries, City Manager Lazzaretto clarified that the letter of support in the agenda packet is the suggested letter that would be sent to Caltrans and Metro upon City Council approval; he spoke about the approval process of the existing soundwall construction project; and stated that even if the requested soundwall extension is approved, it would likely take decades to come to fruition. A motion was made by Council Member Wang, seconded by Council Member Kwan, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 11.h. AYES: Wang, Kwan, Cheng, Cao, and Verlato NOES: None ABSENT: None 11. CITY MANAGER a. Report, discussion, and direction regarding the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Receive and File Deputy City Manager Bruno presented the Staff Report. It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file this report and to support the Act should it or an similar bill be placed on the ballot. 12. ADJOURNMENT The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 8:55 p.m. The City Council adjourned the meeting at 10:12 p.m. to Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. Linda Rodriguez City Clerk