ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER -Mayor Verlato called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. INVOCATION -Reverend Jolene Cadenbach , Arcadia Congregational Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Scouts BSA Troop 333-G
4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT :
ABSENT :
Cheng , Kwan, Wang, Cao, and Verlato
None
5. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED/STUDY SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Maurer reported that the City Council met in a Closed Session to discuss the two items listed on the posted agenda and indicated that no reportable action was taken . He further reported that the City Council met in a Study Session to consider the two items listed on the posted agenda .
City Attorney Maurer indicated that the first item was to discuss artificial turf regulations in residential zones ; he stated that three public comments were received and on a 5-0 vote , the City Council directed staff to continue to study the item , leave the existing artificial turf regulations in place , and withhold code enforcement on existing cases that do not meet City standards while staff studies the item . City Attorney Maurer further reported that regarding the second Study Session item ( consider preparations and budget needs for the 2024 Moon Festival), on a 5-0 vote , the City Council directed Staff to move forward with preparations for the 2024 Moon Festival , including a budget of $30 ,000 .
6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto had nothing to report .
7. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation of Mayor's Certificates of Commendation to Scouts BSA Troop 333-G for obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ringo Suen , an Arcadia resident , appeared and expressed his concerns regard ing traffic safety at Arcadia High School during pick up and drop off time ; he reported on recent traffic accidents that involving students ; and urged the City Council to create a traffic safety commission .
Charlie Tang , an Arcad ia resident , appeared and spoke about a traffic acc ident involving his son ; and urged the City Counc il to create a traffic safety commission .
James Wei , an A rcadia resident , appeared and shared why a law prohibit ing excessive lighting should be implemented in the City ; he indicated that the complex he lives in has excessive lighting disrupting 1 03 -19-2024
others that live there ; and urged the City Council to implement a law prohibiting excessive light in the evening hours.
In response to Mr. Wei 's comments, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg clarified that the City has rules and regulations in place that address excessive light ing ; and stated that the Code Enforcement Division would contact him to further investigate the issue .
Tony Dong , an Arcadia resident , appeared and spoke about a traffic accident that occurred nea r Arcadia High School involving his son; he expressed his concerns regarding traffic safety during drop off and pick up times ; and provided other suggestions for traffic safety .
In response to City Manager Lazzaretto 's inquiries , Mr. Dong stated that the accident occurred on Santa Anita Avenue and Alice Street; he provided details about the incident ; he indicated tha t police officers were on scene when he arrived; and he confirmed that a police report was filed .
Council Member Wang noted an email received on February 23 with photos of the incident ; and indicated that the City is working with Arcadia High School to address traffic safety issues .
9. 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 Tern Cao provided a report on the various events that he attended or will be attending as a representative of the City ; he expressed the importance of public safety ; and reported on organizations at the State and County level that work with cities to combat local retail theft.
Council Member Cheng thanked the public speakers for sharing their comments ; he provided a report on the various events that he attended or will be attending as a representative of the City ; and he announced that on March 26 , the Arcadia Police Department is hosting its Battle of the Badges Blood Drive event.
Council Member Wang noted that her son is an Arcadia High School student and traffic safety at schools is very important to her; she provided a report on the various events that she attended or will be attending as a representative of the City ; and reported on the importance of affordable housing .
Council Member Kwan addressed Mr. Suen regarding his traffic safety concerns and requested City Council support to place an item on a future agenda , to consider the creation of a Traffic Safety Commission (Mayor Verlato and Council Member Cheng concurred); she also provided a report on the various events that she attended or will be attending as a representative of the City; and highlighted the important growth of women 's leadership in the workforce.
Mayor Verlato provided a report on the various events that she attended or will be attending as a representative of the City ; she reported on recent incidents that occurred in the City involving the unhoused ; that she hopes the City Council identifies solutions to address homelessness in Arcadia; and she issued an apology to her colleagues for using inappropriate language in the past when discussing homelessness .
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
a . Regular Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2024, and Special Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2024 .
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action : Approve
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b. Resolution No. 7547 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program Budget and authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for installation of new netting at Arcadia Par 3 in the amount of $186,719.68, offset by a reduction in the Par 3 Fund; and approve a contract with KYA Services, LLC for installation of new netting at Arcadia Par 3 in the amount of $169,745 .16, plus a 10% contingency.
CEQA: Exempt
Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve
c. Resolution No. 7549 approving the blanket authority to file applications for Measure A grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Adopt
d. Professional Services Agreement with Golden Meters Service Inc. for large water meter testing, repairs, and calibration services in an amount not to exceed $34, 145 .
CEQA: Exempt
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Contract with American Asphalt South, Inc . for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Slurry Seal Project in the amount of $1,201,535 .
CEQA: Exempt
Recommended Action : Approve
f . Contract with GRBCON Incorporated for the Valve Replacement Project in the amount of $146,255 .
CEQA: Exempt
Recommended Action : Approve
g . Contract with Yunex LLC (Yunex Traffic) for the Huntington Drive Traffic Signal Improvement Project in the amount of $534,955, plus a 10% contingency .
CEQA: Exempt
Recommended Action: Approve
h. Extension to the Contract with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc . for extraordinary traffic signal maintenance services in the amount of $88,407.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
i. Extension to the Contract with Sheldon Mechanical Corporation for HVAC preventative maintenance and repair services at various City facilities in an amount not to exceed $297,970.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
j . Reject all bids received for the Baldwin Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project and direct staff to re -bid the project.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action : Approve
Council Member Cheng requested Consent Calendar Item 1 0 .j be pulled for separate discussion .
It was moved by Council Member Kwan , seconded by Council Member Wang , and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 0.a through 1 0 .i. 3 03-19 -2024
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Cao , Wang , Kwan , Cheng , and Verlato
None
None
In response to Council Member Cheng 's inquiries , City Manager Lazzaretto provided a brief explanation of the changes made to the bid for the Baldwin Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project ; he shared that the core components of the project will remain the same ; and that the method in which the project is being completed allows the City to save money .
In response to Council Member Wang's inquiry, Assistant City Manager/Development Serv ices Director Kruckeberg provided a breakdown of the budget for the project.
A motion was made by Council Member Cheng , seconded by Council Member Wang , and carr ied on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 1 0.j .
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT :
Cheng , Wang , Kwan , Cao, and Verlato
None
None
11 . ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 8:12 p .m. to Tuesday , April 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Counc il Conference Room .
ATTEST :
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