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Home My WebLink About04/01/2025ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL.1, 2025 1.CALL TO ORDER -Mayor Cao called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 2.INVOCATION -Reverend Jolene Cadenbach, Arcadia Congregational Church 3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Joseph Herrick, Navy Veteran and Arcadia Fire Captain 4.ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: ABSENT: Cheng, Fu, Wang, Kwan, and Cao None 5.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto had nothing to report. 6.PRESENTATIONS a.Presentation of Education and Sharing Day Proclamation to Rabbi Sholom Stiefel of Chabad of Arcadia. b.Presentation of Mayor's Certificate of Commendation to First Avenue Middle School Boys Soccer Team for winning the school's first 210 League Championship. c.Presentation of Mayor's Certificates of Commendation for the Eaton Fire and Windstorm response. 7.APPOINTMENTS a.Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Make Appointment to Fill Unexpired Term City Manager Lazzaretto presented the Staff Report. Mayor Cao requested City Council support to delay an appointment to fill an unexpired term on the Library Board of Trustees, proposing a broader recruitment process by incorporating the vacancy as part of the annual appointment process at the June 17, 2025, City Council Meeting. Council Member Wang and Council Member Fu concurred. A motion was made by Council Member Wang, seconded by Council Member Fu, and carried on a roll call vote to proceed with the broader recruitment process and fill the vacancy as part of the annual appointment process at the June 17, 2025, City Council Meeting. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Wang, Fu, Cheng, Kwan, and Cao None None 1 04-01-2025 8.PUBLIC HEARING a.Text Amendment No. TA 24-01 amending various sections of the Arcadia Development Code related to Accessory Dwelling Units, regulations to the Residential Flex ("RF") Overlay Zone, and other text clean-ups. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Introduce Ordinance No. 2401 Approving Text Amendments Planning Services Manager Graham presented the staff report. Mayor Cao opened the Public Hearing -no one appeared. Mayor Cao closed the Public Hearing. After discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Fu, seconded by Council Member Wang, and carried on a roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2401 and approve Text Amendment No. TA 24-01 amending various sections of the Arcadia Development Code related to Accessory Dwelling Units, regulations to the Residential Flex ("RF") Overlay Zone, and other text cleanups, with an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). AYES: NOES: Fu, Wang, Cheng, and Cao Kwan ABSENT: None b.Text Amendment No. 25-01 pertaining to an lnclusionary Housing Ordinance and associated In-Lieu Development Fee. Ordinance No. 2402 related to Text Amendment No. TA 25-01 adding a new Section 9103.16 to Article IX, Chapter 1 (Development Code) of the Arcadia Municipal Code pertaining to an lnclusionary Housing Ordinance and associated In-Lieu Development Fee. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Introduce Resolution No. 7621 establishing an lnclusionary Housing In-Lieu Development Fee as an alternative to providing affordable housing units required by the lnclusionary Housing Ordinance; and finding that this Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Adopt Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg presented the staff report. City Manager Lazzaretto noted for the record that, since the posting of the City Council agenda, six public comments had been received in support of Public Hearing Item 8.a -lnclusionary Housing Ordinance. Mayor Cao opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals appeared and expressed their support for the lnclusionary Housing Ordinance; they emphasized the importance of affordable housing, and encouraged the City Council to adopt the ordinance: 2 04-01-2025 Ryan Leong Joy Cheng Carolyn lga Mark Cheng Cung Nguyen Jolene Cadenbach Mike Veerman Sharon Chun Wetterau Diego Ruvalcaba Ralph Martinez Sevak Amranyan, a real estate agent representing the owners of a property located on Fairview Avenue, appeared and requested that the City Council extend the effective date of the lnclusionary Hosing Ordinance by 90 days to allow for escrow to close on the property, explaining that his client would incur a severe financial loss if the effective date was not extended. Mayor Cao closed the Public Hearing. After City Council discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Wang to: Introduce Ordinance No. 2402 related to Text Amendment No. TA 25-01 adding a new Section 9103.16 to Article IX, Chapter 1 (Development Code) of the Arcadia Municipal Code pertaining to an lnclusionary Housing Ordinance and associated In-Lieu Development Fee; and find this action to be exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"); and Adopt Resolution No. 7621 establishing an lnclusionary Housing In-Lieu Development Fee as an alternative to providing affordable housing units required by the lnclusionary Housing Ordinance; and find that this Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). A substitute motion was made by Council Member Fu, seconded by Council Member Wang, to introduce Ordinance No. 2402 as presented in the staff report but to revise the Ordinance's effective date to July 1, 2025, and revising the Fractional In-Lieu Fee Schedule applicable to rental residential projects between 10 and 20 units, to projects between 10 and 30 units; and Adopt Resolution No. 7621 establishing an lnclusionary Housing In-Lieu Development Fee as an alternative to providing affordable housing units required by the lnclusionary Housing Ordinance; and find that this Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") City Attorney Maurer clarified for the record Council Member Fu's substitute motion with the following amendments to Ordinance No. 2402 and Resolution 7621: Ordinance No. 2402 -Amendments include: 1.Revising Section 6 of the Ordinance to change the effective date to July 1, 2025. 2.Revising Development Code Section 9103.16.050, Sub-section B.2 to modify the sliding scale for the Fractional In-Lieu Development Fees for rental residential projects, increasing the range from 10 to 20 units, to 1 O to 30 units. Resolution No. 7621 -Amendments include: 1.Revising Section 4 to change the effective date for the lnclusionary Housing In-Lieu Development Fee to July 1, 2025. 2.Revising Exhibit "A" to amend the Fractional In-Lieu Fee Schedule, expanding the range from 10 to 20 Units to 10 to 30 Units. 3 04-01-2025 It was moved by Council Member Fu, seconded by Council Member Wang, and carried on a roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2402 and adopt Resolution No. 7621 as outlined by City Attorney Maurer. AYES: NOES: Fu, Wang, Cheng, and Cao None ABSTAIN: Kwan c.Resolution No. 7623 adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Goldring Well and Per-And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Treatment Plant Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), approving the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and authorizing the execution of the Notice of Determination. CEQA: Adopt the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Recommended Action: Adopt Interim Principal Civil Engineer Lee presented the staff report. Mayor Cao opened the Public Hearing Brian Leen, Chief Executive Officer of Vivify, and Trudi Leung, Founder and Managing Director of Access Ingredients, Inc., appeared and expressed their concerns about the potential impact of traffic at the construction site to their business; they emphasized the importance of maintaining business operations and the need for clear communication throughout the process, noting that as a distribution company, access to the street is crucial for timely deliveries and pickups. In response to Mr. Leen and Ms. Leung's concerns, Public Works Services Director Cranmer indicated that staff will be in contact with the business owners; he indicated that a construction schedule and designated point of contact will be provided to help facilitate communication and coordination with business owners and residents in the surrounding area. Mayor Cao closed the Public Hearing. Following City Council discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Kwan, seconded by Council Member Fu, and carried on a roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7623 adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Goldring Well and Per-And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Treatment Plant Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), approving the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and authorizing the execution of the Notice of Determination. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Kwan, Fu, Cheng, Wang, and Cao None None d.Ordinance No. 2403 amending Article V, Chapter 6 of the Arcadia Municipal Code and adopting by reference the Los Angeles County Health Code. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt Deputy City Manager Bruno presented the staff report. Mayor Cao opened the Public Hearing -no one appeared. Mayor Cao closed the Public Hearing. 4 04-01-2025 A motion was made by Council Member Cheng, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kwan, and carried on a roll call vote to adopt Ordinance No. 2403 amending Article V, Chapter 6 of the Arcadia Municipal Code and adopting by reference the Los Angeles County Health Code. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Cheng, Kwan, Fu, Wang, and Cao None None 9.PUBLIC COMMENTS Elaine Pang, District Representative for State Senator Sasha Renee Perez, appeared and stated that their office offers bilingual services; she encouraged residents to visit the office for assistance with issues related to the Department of Motor Vehicles, Employment Development Department, the Franchise Tax Board, .or obtaining a birth certificate. Michelle Wu, an Arcadia resident, appeared and requested that Council Member Wang resign from office, expressing her reasons why she should step down. 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 Prol Tern Kwan had nothing to report. Council Member Fu reported that he met with Pete Siberell, Special Events Director of Santa Anita Park, to learn about the history of the Park and discuss the City's opportunity to enhance its partnership; he emphasized the importance of the City Council's role in supporting the community, encouraging unity, and understanding the significance of leadership; he commended Mayor Cao for his tenure as Mayor; and expressed his gratitude to his colleagues, thanking them for their support. Council Member Wang provided a report on the various events that she attended or will be attending as a representative of the City; she thanked Mayor Cao for his service; and she addressed the reasons why Ms. Wu continues to make remarks about her during Public Comment at City Council Meetings. Council Member Cheng thanked Council Member Fu for his comments; he expressed his gratitude to his colleagues for their dedication to the community; and thanked Mayor Cao for his service. Mayor Cao announced that on April 6, the Pasadena Humane Society is hosting the Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run Fundraiser and encouraged everyone to attend. He also shared that in his role as President of the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities, he collaborated with the Los Angeles County Executive Office to develop the Government Connections Seminar; he noted some of the various topics covered in the Seminar; and he highlighted eight major events scheduled to take place across the Los Angeles region over the next three years, including the Olympics and the World Cup. 11.CONSENT CALENDAR a.Special Meeting Minutes of March 15, 2025, and Regular Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2025. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve 5 04-01-2025 b.Resolution No. 7625 amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 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 c.Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. for inspection. monitoring, and management support for the Municipal Stormwater and Industrial Waste Programs in the amount of $119,538. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve d.Record deed restriction at Tierra Verde Park to comolv with Measure A grant requirements to provide pickleball courts at the facility. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council Member Wang, seconded by Council Member Cheng, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 11.a through 11.d. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Wang, Cheng, Fu, Kwan, and Cao None None 12.ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned at 10:52 p.m. to Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers. Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: City Clerk 6 04-01-2025