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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10a - Regular Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2024 1 12-03-2024 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Cao called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. INVOCATION – Secretary Riaz Khan, Mosque of San Gabriel 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Raymond Cheung, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Arcadia Resident 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Cheng, Verlato, Wang, Kwan, and Cao ABSENT: None 5. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto announced that, regarding Agenda Item 6.a - Resolution No. 7607 certifying the results of the November 5, 2024, election, updated copies of the Resolution were provided to the City Council; he noted for the record the number of votes cast for Districts 1 and 4, as well as for each Council candidate; he congratulated Council Members Paul Cheng and David Fu on their election to the City Council and expressed his gratitude to Council Member Verlato for her service. 6. CITY CLERK a. Resolution No. 7607 reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election in Arcadia on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt A motion was made by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kwan, and carried on a roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7607 reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election in Arcadia on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law. AYES: Verlato, Kwan, Cheng, Wang, and Cao NOES: None ABSENT: None 7. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING CITY COUNCIL MEMBER Presentation to outgoing Council Member April A. Verlato Presentation by Maile Plan on behalf of U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu Presentation by Talin Mangioglu on behalf of Senator Sasha Renee Perez Presentation by Fion Lam on behalf of Assemblymember Mike Fong Presentation by Vicky Paul on behalf of Supervisor Kathryn Barger Presentation by Council Member Kristine Lowe on behalf of the City of Sierra Madre 2 12-03-2024 Presentation by Vice Mayor Katherine Lee on behalf of the City of Alhambra Presentation by Shannon Currie, John Griffin, Joan Schmidt, Linda Sells, and Michelle Wright on behalf of the Monrovia Arcadia Duarte Town Council Presentation by Raymond Cheung and Dr. David Vannasdall on behalf of the Arcadia Unified School District Presentation by Alton Wang on behalf of the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees Presentation by Mayor Thomas Wong, Mayor Pro Tem Vinh Ngo, and Council Member Yvonne Yiu on behalf of the City of Monterey Park Presentation by Brian Greene and Karen MacNair on behalf of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Brian Greene on behalf of USC Arcadia Hospital Presentation by Donna Choi on behalf of the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association Presentation by Cheryl Alberg on behalf of Arcadia Woman’s Club Presentation by Angela Hui on behalf of the Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation Presentation by Connie Liao on behalf of the Arcadia Chinese Association Presentation by Ulises Gutierrez on behalf of the Foothill Unity Center Presentation by Mayor Michael Cao, M.D. on behalf of the City of Monrovia Presentation by Mayor Michael Cao, M.D. on behalf of the City of Arcadia Remarks by outgoing Council Member April A. Verlato 8. ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE AND CITY COUNCIL TRANSITION a. Administration of the oath of office to newly elected members of the City Council. b. Remarks by newly elected members of the City Council. Council Member Cheng welcomed Council Member Fu to the City Council; he thanked Arcadia residents, his family, and the volunteers that served on his campaign; he thanked City staff for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic; and that his goal is to connect with all residents in his District. Council Member Fu thanked former Council Member Verlato for her service and focus on Arcadia’s fiscal condition; he thanked City staff and first responders; he thanked his family for their support; he thanked those that voted for him; and commented that he works on behalf of Arcadia as a whole, not just District 1, and that he will serve on the City Council with a “One City” approach. c. City Council Transition. 1. Comments by Members of the City Council 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS Wang Yuxin Dong appeared and expressed her opposition to the Elara Affordable Housing Project in unincorporated Los Angeles County. 3 12-03-2024 Mayor Thomas Wong, Mayor Pro Tem Vinh Ngo, and Council Member Yvonne Yiu from the City of Monterey Park appeared to congratulate Council Members Fu and Cheng on their election to the City Council; they expressed their eagerness to work together to build a stronger region; and they noted that they believe Arcadia is the first to have an all-Asian City Council. John S., Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed his safety concerns, commenting on recent crimes in the City; he stated that he hopes the new City Council will improve crime prevention; he encouraged the City Council to stop the Elara Project; and recommended they take action to prevent the State from further reducing local control. Feng Lam Lim appeared and spoke about the legacy and impact former Council Member Verlato had during her term; she addressed Council Member Kwan about an alleged incident that occurred at the November 19, 2024, Special Meeting; and stated that Council Members in support of homelessness shelters will be voted out. 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 Pro Tem Kwan congratulated Council Member David Fu on his election to the City Council and wished him success during his term. Council Member Fu commended City staff for their support and guidance during his transition to the City Council; and he stated that he looks forward to learning and working with them in the years to come. Council Member Cheng offered words of encouragement to Council Member Fu as he embarks on his new role; he expressed his gratitude to his colleagues; and he shared his excitement for the next four years of his term. Council Member Wang expressed her gratitude to former Council Member Verlato for her public service; she congratulated Council Members Fu and Cheng on their election; she thanked her colleagues and City staff for their dedication; she also thanked the volunteers who supported Council Member Cheng during his campaign; and she provided a report on the various events that she attended or will be attending as a representative of the City. Mayor Cao congratulated Council Members Cheng and Fu on their election to the City Council; he noted that Council Member Fu served as Chair of the Judicial Nominees Evaluation (“JNE”) Commission and that Council Member Cheng epitomizes the values of the community; and he provided a report on the various events that he attended or will be attending as a representative of the City. Mayor Cao further reported that the City Council continues to receive comments about the Elara Project and he requested City Council support to create a committee in order to explore options regarding the Elara Project. Council Member Wang and Council Member Cheng concurred. City Manager Lazzaretto recommended that Mayor Cao form a City Council Ad Hoc Committee. City Attorney Maurer clarified that in order to form a formal committee, an item would need to be placed on the next meeting agenda; however, Mayor Cao can appoint a two-person Ad Hoc Committee of the City Council for a single purpose. Mayor Cao amended his request to form an Ad Hoc Committee and appointed Council Member Wang and himself to serve on the Committee. 4 12-03-2024 City Attorney Maurer clarified that, as a procedural matter, the City Council cannot discuss items that will appear on a future agenda. However, Council Members can propose adding an item to a future agenda, and if three members agree, the item will be brought back to a future agenda for discussion. City Manager Lazzaretto noted for the record that Mayor Cao established a sub-committee of the City Council, appointing Council Member Wang and himself to serve on the committee for the purpose of exploring options for the Elara Project. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2024. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve b. Agreement with PaintCare Inc. for participation in the Paint Recycling Program. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve c. Biller Agreement with Invoice Cloud, Inc. for Full-Service, Integrated Electronic Bill Payment Software for Utility Billing in an amount not to exceed $200,000 annually. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve d. Approve the Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 pursuant to Government Code Section 66006. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve e. Purchase Order with Haaker Equipment Company for the purchase of one 2025 Elgin CNG Crosswind Street Sweeper in the amount of $574,543.62. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve f. Purchase Order with Sierra Chevrolet of Monrovia for the purchase of one 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck in the amount of $56,881.14. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve g. Purchase Order with Flock Safety for renewal of the Automated License Plate Reader (“ALPR”) camera subscription (“Phase 1”) for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in an amount not to exceed $60,000. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve h. Purchase Order with SDI Presence for the development of a five-year Information Technology Strategic Plan in an amount not to exceed $60,000. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kwan, seconded by Council Member Wang, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 11.a. through 11.h. 5 12-03-2024 AYES: Kwan, Wang, Cheng, Fu, and Cao NOES: None ABSENT: None 12. ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned at 8:52 p.m. in memory of longtime Arcadia resident Dora Fowler to Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. Linda Rodriguez City Clerk