HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2a & b: Minutes of July 19, August 2 & August 16, 2011 53:0131
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2011
CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Kovacic called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Segal and Kovacic
ABSENT: None
STUDY SESSION/ CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS— None
STUDY SESSION
a. Report, discussion and direction regarding a Text Amendment to create a single
Resolution for development standards, design guidelines and design review
processes for all five of the City designated Homeowners' Association areas.
Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director reported that the
proposed text amendment is for a new Resolution that would consolidate development standards,
design guidelines and design review processes for all five of the current Homeowners Associations
(HOA's) Resolutions into a new single resolution; and noted that the resolutions governing the
HOA's were adopted by the City Council in 1971 and were last amended in 1986. Mr. Kruckeberg
explained that all five resolutions had many similarities and that all five HOA's agreed that it would
be more efficient to have one resolution that contain the regulations and development standards
and a uniform set of design review process for all five HOA areas.
Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator provided a brief summary of the major
changes being proposed (1) the addition of a new "Defined Neighborhood" section which will
ensure that a new home or addition is designed to blend in with the immediate "neighborhood"; (2)
the addition of new language which relates to the preservation of the "Streetscape" in the
established neighborhoods and will ensure that any improvements visible from and along the
streets, including fences, landscaping and hardscape do not change the character of the
"Streetscape"; (3) the addition of "Minimum and Maximum" guidance which is to be used in relation
to the mass and scale of structures which is another term for floor-area-ratio (FAR) and is intended
to ensure that new developments are designed in a manner that is similar to existing structures in
terms of mass and scale; (4) "Privacy and Views" is a new regulation which will ensure that a new
home or addition will be situated as to reasonably protect the privacy and views of surrounding
homes and yards; and (5) the "Short Review vs. Regular Review" procedures have been amended
to clearly define the different scopes of projects; he indicated that the short review process will
remain an administrative process in which the Architectural Review Board (ARB) Chairperson or
designee reviews and acts on smaller projects such as single-story remodels or additions, or other
minor improvements to a property provided that all owners of the neighborhood properties sign off;
and the Regular Review process will still require a public hearing with notice sent to the owners of
the neighborhood properties and will include all new homes, second-story additions and any project
not eligible for the Short Review process; that both processes have 10 or 30 days to review the
applications for completeness and decisions must be rendered only by the Chairperson or those
ARB members that considered the applications; and that the Planning Commission and City
Council will continue to function as the appellate bodies to the ARB decisions.
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Mayor Kovacic called for public comments.
Richard Bowden of Bowden Development expressed his concerns regarding the proposed
resolution; he felt that the resolution will stop development in the Lower Rancho area due to size
reduction and gives all the decision making powers to the ARB's and no room for the applicant to
appeal the decision of the ARB to the Planning Commission or City Council.
Richard Frickie, Lower Rancho ARB Member stated that the ARB's goal is to protect the
neighborhood from the large homes being built and to protect the privacy of the neighbors.
Steve Mathison, Lower Rancho Santa Anita HOA Member spoke in favor of the "Guidance"
provisions which ensures that new developments are designed in a manner that is similar to the
mass and scale of existing structures.
Hank Jong stated that his property is significantly larger than surrounding properties and expressed
concerns regarding the size limit; he felt that the new limitations will have fundamental impacts on
the value of his property; and commented that a big percentage of homes in his neighborhood have
front facing garages.
Bran Koehler, Upper Rancho HOA Member noted that front facing garages are discouraged but not
set in stone; and that certain homes in the neighborhood were excluded from this guidance
because of the lot size.
Laurie Thompson, ARB Chairperson of the Santa Anita Village HOA addressed the front facing
garage issue and felt the language needs to be amended to reflect the maximum allowable floor
area based on the existing floor areas of the homes in the neighborhood; she thanked City for
creating Single Family Design Guidelines and felt that it gives the components to constitute
harmony and compatibility in the neighborhood.
Daniel Garcia appeared and expressed concerns regarding compliance with ADA requirements.
Dale Brown, ARB Member, Lower Rancho HOA spoke in favor of the proposed guidelines and felt it
set parameters but continues to allow ARB's some flexibility to work with each project individually,
based on its size and style.
Fred Bowden, Bowden Development commented on the size of lots and the front facing garages;
and clarified the appeal process to the Planning Commission and the City Council.
Charles Huang felt that lots of the massiveness of a house can be hidden by proper design and
landscaping.
Ralph Bicker, Chairman, Highland Oaks HOA explained that for the past 25 years the Highland
Oaks ARB had less than five applications that were appealed either to the Planning Commission or
the City Council and that they preach highly in harmony and compatibility and try to work with the
builders and the architects.
Kevin Tomkins, President, Rancho Santa Anita Residents Association spoke in favor of the
proposed Resolution and guidelines; he commended Mr. Mursol and Mr. Tong for the good job they
have done in developing upper Arcadia; he pointed out that the ARB's spent a year and a half
developing this document; that the goal is to have a document that standardize among all five
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associations; and does not think that this document gives the ARB's any more power than they
currently have.
Josh Mursol expressed concerns on giving ARB's or maybe a wrong person who will be member in
the future, the power to stop negotiations between the builder and the association.
Pam Oleander explained that the ARB's are appointed and are overseen by the Homeowners
Association Board, are not independent and cannot independently make decisions on any project;
she noted that everyone has to work together and has to be on the same page on any development
project.
Robert Tong, Architect, noted that he has worked with different HOA's and never had a problem.
Mary Dougherty, President Santa Anita Oaks Association noted that all five of the designated
HOA's tried to come up with some process that all agreed on, which is totally based on the City's
adopted Architectural Design Review Guidelines.
Mayor Pro Tern Harbicht expressed concerns regarding language in the proposed Resolution
relating to "Defined Neighborhood", Maximum Guidance, landscaping and tree removal
requirements; he felt the new Resolution contains dramatic changes from what currently exists and
uses very specific terms; and would like to look into this very carefully and know the impacts that
these changes will have to the community.
Council Member Segal suggested that two Council Members form a sub-committee and meet with
HOA and ARB members and talk it out.
Following discussion and receiving comments from the public, it was the consensus of the City
Council to bring the matter back for an additional Study Session at either the next or at an
upcoming City Council meeting.
The Study Session adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators.
City Negotiators: Administrative Services Director Hue Quach, Human Resources
Administrator Michael Casalou and Attorney William Floyd of Best Best & Krieger,
LLP.
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.
b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 conference with real property
negotiators:
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Property: 35 West Huntington Drive, 21 Morlan Place, 101-111 North Santa Anita
Avenue, 121-159 North Santa Anita Avenue and Assessor Parcel No. 5775-025-025
(South side of Santa Clara Street,West of Santa Anita Avenue)
Agency Negotiators: City Manager/Agency Executive Director Don Penman,
Assistant City Manager/Deputy Executive Director Jason Kruckeberg and Economic
Development Manager Jerry Schwartz
Negotiating Parties: Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and Rusnak/Arcadia (Paul
Rusnak)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED TO THE REGULAR MEETING
Mayor/Agency Chair Kovacic called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Reverend Thomas Shriver, Emmanuel Assembly of God
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Newly Appointed Police Chief Bob Guthrie
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Segal and Kovacic
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL ON STUDY SESSION/CLOSED
SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Stephen Deitsch announced that prior to the regular meeting, the City Council
conducted a Study Session to hear a report from staff and discuss a proposed Text Amendment to
create a single resolution for development standards, design guidelines and design review
processes for all five of the City designated Homeowners' Association areas and after hearing a
significant amount of public comments during the Study Session, the City Council decided to bring
the matter back for an additional Study Session at either the next or an upcoming City Council
meeting.
In addition, Mr. Deitsch reported that the City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board met in a
Closed Session in order to discuss and consider the two (2) Items listed on the posted agenda, no
reportable action was taken.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS— Mr. Penman noted there were no supplemental agenda items.
MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE
READING IN FULL
A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member
Segal to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation of Believe in Arcadia...Volunteer! Award to Arcadia's Best Foundation.
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1. PUBLIC HEARINGS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
a. Adoption of Resolution No. ARA-246 amending and adopting local guidelines for
implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code
Sections 21000 et seq.).
Recommended Action: Adopt
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS:
b. Adoption of Resolution No. 6782 amending and adopting local guidelines for
implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code
Sections 21000 et seq.).
Recommended Action: Adopt
Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator reported that the proposed 2011 California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines represent updates of the 2010 CEQA Guidelines
adopted by the City Council and Agency Board in 2010; he advised that there have been
amendments due to legislation and legal decisions and that a summary of the changes are provided
in the memorandum from the City Attorney's office which is attached to the staff report; he noted
that there were no changes to the proposed CEQA Guidelines that would significantly affect the
City's processes; and that the City Attorney's office prepared the proposed updates and the
appropriate resolutions for adoption by the City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board and
recommended adoption.
Mayor/Agency Chair Kovacic opened the public hearing. No one appeared.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Agency Member Chandler, seconded by
Agency Member Harbicht and seeing no further objection, Mayor Kovacic declared the public
hearing closed.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler seconded by Council Member Harbicht and carried on
roll vote to adopt Resolution No. 6782 amending and adopting local guidelines for implementing the
California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.).
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Harbicht, Amundson Segal and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Agency Member Segal seconded by Agency Member Harbicht and carried on roll
call vote to adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. ARA-246 amending and adopting local
guidelines for implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code
Sections 21000 et seq.).
AYES: Agency Member Segal, Harbicht, Amundson, Chandler and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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c. Approve the Annual Weed Abatement Charge List.
Recommended Action: Approve
Jim Barrows, City Clerk reported that annually the County of Los Angeles Agricultural
Commission/Weights and Measures abates weeds and rubbish from certain properties in the City of
Arcadia and assesses an inspection and/or abatement fee on their property taxes; he noted that the
County Agricultural Commission mailed notices of the public hearing to each property owner who
was assessed a fee in order to afford them an opportunity to protest the assessed charge; and
stated that the Weed Abatement Charge List must be approved by the City Council so the County
Auditor can enter the assessments against the properties on the current tax rolls.
Mayor Kovacic opened the public hearing. No one appeared.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council
Member Segal and seeing no further objection, Mayor Kovacic declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Segal and carried on roll
call vote to approve the Annual Weed Abatement Charge List so the County Auditor may enter the
amounts of the respective assessments against the properties as they appear on the current
assessment roll.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Segal, Amundson, Harbicht, and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
d. Authorize the utilization of a proposed 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) award in the amount of $12,068 to help offset the personnel
costs of a Youth Services Officer at Arcadia High School.
Recommended Action: Approve
Robert Guthrie, Chief of Police reported that the Arcadia Police Department applied for and
received the 2011 U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
(JAG) grant in the amount of $12,068; he explained that the JAG grant allows local agencies to
support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crimes based on local needs and
conditions; and recommended utilizing the proposed grant funding help offset personnel costs of a
Youth Services Officer (YSO) at Arcadia High School. He advised that the Youth and Educational
Support (YES) Program was implemented in 2000 wherein the Arcadia Unified School District
partnered with the City and agreed to co-fund a police officer position at the high school; and that
the YSO has had a positive impact on the high school campus; that in 2010, JAG funding was
made available to provide agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where
they are needed most and was used to help fund the YSO position and indicated that funds have
already been budgeted for the Youth Services Officer position in the 2011-12 budget and the
$12,068 grant allocation will help offset the cost.
Mayor Kovacic opened the public hearing. No one appeared.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council
Member Amundson and seeing no further objection, Mayor Kovacic declared the public hearing
closed.
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It was moved by Council Member Chandler seconded by Council Member Amundson and carried
on roll call vote to authorize the utilization of the 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) award in the amount of $12,068 to help offset the personnel costs of a Youth Services
Officer at Arcadia High School.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Amundson, Harbicht, Segal and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
e. Adopt Resolution No. 6763 confirming the Engineer's Report for the levy and
collection of the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 and the assessment diagram
connected therewith; and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal
Year 2011-12.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Tom Tait, Public Works Services Director provided that as part of the Arcadia Citywide Lighting
District formation, the City conducted a property owner protest ballot proceeding; he reported that at
the July 5, 2011 meeting, the City Council adopted various resolutions which initiated the
proceedings and declared the City's intention for the levy and collection of assessments within the
Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 and declared its intention to conduct a public hearing for the
levy and collection of assessments within the District for fiscal year 2011-12; that the Citywide
Lighting District No. 1 was formed in 2010 for the purpose of funding in part, the on-going operation,
maintenance and servicing of the City's street lighting system based on the proportional special
benefits to properties within the City; that in an effort to ensure appropriate allocation of the
District's annual street lighting costs based on proportional special benefits, the assessment
methodology for the District was divided into two zones. He explained that Zone 1 are properties
along major thoroughfares (arterial street lights) and Zone 2 is properties in residential
neighborhoods (local street lights); that property owners in Zones 1 and 2 who have sparse lighting
will pay 20% of what the annual rate is for that particular land use and properties in areas of the City
that do not have street lighting will not be assessed. He indicated that the fiscal year 2011-12
Operation Budget for street lights increased 2.5% which was due to an increase in electricity and
personnel costs; that City's total annual street lighting maintenance budget for fiscal year 2011-12 is
$1,098,495 of which $878,446 has been determined to specially benefit properties within the District
based on the assessment methodology; that the City will be contributing 61% or $669,284 and the
property owners will pay the remaining 38% or $429,212; that for Zone 1, the annual assessment
rate increase will be $0.42 (from $16.73 to $17.15) and Zone 2 will increase $0.71 cents (from
$28.44 to $29.15); and he recommended that the City Council conduct the public hearing to receive
comments regarding the annual levy and collection of assessments and adopt Resolution No. 6763
approving the Engineer's Report for the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1.
Mayor Kovacic opened the public hearing. No one appeared.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council
Member Segal and seeing no further objection, Mayor Kovacic declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Council Member Segal seconded by Council Member Chandler and carried on roll
call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6763 confirming the Engineer's Report for the levy and collection
of the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 and the assessment diagram connected therewith;
and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2011-12.
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AYES: Council Member Segal, Chandler, Amundson, Harbicht, and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ron Thee appeared and explained that the California Citizens Redistricting Commission is
continuing to revise its redistricting maps for assembly, state senate and congressional districts;
and is seeking assistance by the July 28th public comment deadline date to speak on Arcadia's
behalf regarding the maps; he passed out alternative maps to the City Council configured by Brian
Fuller to balance the population deviation in redistricting and redrawing "communities of interest"
with feasible legislative lines; and offered his services to the City as a volunteer.
Carter Spruill, Chairperson of the 2011 Relay for Life introduced Andrea Sweet with the American
Cancer Society and Beth Goldberg who will be next year's Relay for Life Chairperson; he
distributed programs to the City Council from the event and reported that this year's Relay for Life
raised over $127,000; he presented the Arcadia Fire Fighters Association with a plaque for raising
over $4,000; he presented the Arcadia Police Officers Association with a plaque for raising well
over $6,000 and a certificate for being one of the top five fundraising teams in the Arcadia event
and presented the City and City Council with a plaque for supporting Relay for Life in Arcadia; and
he thanked Ken Herman for all his help on the logistical side of the event.
Dirk L. Hudson appeared and commented on the redistricting and supported comments made by
Mr. Thee and discussed the processes and common geographical interests.
Daniel Garcia of Community Rehabilitation Services appeared and discussed assistive technology
devices and computer advocacy services; he indicated that his company provides leadership
classes for persons who want to become empowered and learn how to be a leader in their
community, he commented on inaccessible curb cuts and inaccessible ramps and requested a map
of the City showing where curb cuts are located and emergency preparedness plans for the
handicapped; and commented on accessibility to the museum and redevelopment projects.
Mayor Kovacic referred Mr. Garcia to Fire Chief Trabbie and Police Chief Guthrie for information
regarding emergency preparedness plans for the handicapped.
At the request of Mr. Penman, Mr. Schwartz responded that the new senior project will have
accessible units.
REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK
Council Member Chandler congratulated Mr. Penman on the police chief selection process and his
appointment of Bob Guthrie as the City's new Police Chief.
Council Member Segal congratulated the American Cancer Society and the Relay for Life for their
accomplishment in Arcadia; he noted that Relay for Life raises over $32 million throughout the State
of California and congratulated everyone who participated; he also congratulated Bob Guthrie on
his appointment as Police Chief; and announced that he is looking forward to former Police Chief
Sanderson's retirement party next Thursday, July 28`h
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Council Member Amundson also welcomed and congratulated Police Chief Bob Guthrie on his
appointment; he announced that he attended the 20 year anniversary of the Community Center; he
commented on the Home Town Heroes project and the on-going project at the museum where they
are trying record stories of the veterans.
Mayor Pro Tern Harbicht also congratulated Bob Guthrie on his appointment as Police Chief; he
noted that Mr. Garcia has attended several City Council meetings concerning ADA and handicap
accessibility and wanted to assure everyone that the City does enforce the Americans with
Disabilities Act to the letter of the law and did not want anyone to think differently; he discussed the
Gold Line Station and its impact and would like to see a study session regarding the future of the
Gold Line in the next 3 months and requested City Council support. Mayor Kovacic and Council
Member Segal agreed.
Mr. Penman advised that he will solicit the City Council on future dates and stated that a chronology
of what the City Council has already approved and what has been done to date will be prepared.
City Clerk Barrows announced that he also attended the 20 year anniversary of the Community
Center; he congratulated Sara Somogyi, Ryan Wright and Dan Belling on a job well done; he noted
that he has been a volunteer at the Police Department for the past 11 years and has worked with
and for Bob Guthrie and congratulated him on his appointment as Police Chief; he commended the
quick response of Public Works regarding a notebook that was found in a tree in front of City Hall
and thanked Tom Tait and his staff and everyone for making Arcadia what it is.
Mayor Kovacic acknowledged the life of Officer Albert Mathias who was the only Arcadia Police
officer in the department's history to be killed in the line of duty on July 19, 1927 at 12:07 a.m.; he
stated that the Arcadia Police Officers Association celebrated his life on July 18 by standing post
throughout the day until the time Office Mathias died on July 19th at 12:07 a.m.; he announced that
the Mariachi Divas will be performing at Thursday's concert in the park and encouraged everyone to
attend; he noted that anonymous complaints are received and encouraged individuals to sign the
letters and put their address so that a response can be sent; and he addressed a request from
Rotary for establishing a community garden.
Mayor Pro Tern Harbicht recommended the community garden matter be scheduled for discussion
at a future study session in order to obtain additional information.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS:
a. Approve the Meeting Minutes of June 21 and July 5, 2011.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Authorize the City Manger to execute a contract with Gentry Brothers Inc. for the
Street Rehabilitation of Westbound Huntington Drive in the amount of $462,930 and
authorize a 10% contingency.
Recommended Action: Approve
c. Accept all work performed by S.J. Grigolla Construction, Inc. for the street
rehabilitation work with Stone Pine trees as complete and authorize the final
payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents.
Recommended Action: Approve
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d. Authorize the City Manager to execute a one (1) year contract extension with D & J
Foothill Electrical Contractors, Inc. for electrical repairs and preventative
maintenance at various City facilities in the amount of$112,910.
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Accept all work performed by Silvia Construction Inc. for the Street Rehabilitation of
Santa Anita Avenue from Camino Real Avenue to Longden Avenue, Duarte Road to
Christina Street and from Foothill Boulevard to 1-210 Freeway as complete.
Recommended Action: Approve
f. Authorize the City Manager to approve a three (3) month contract extension for the
purchase of motor vehicle fuel from Southern Counties Oil dba: SC Fuels, Inc. in the
amount not to exceed $75,000 through October 1, 2011.
Recommended Action: Approve
In response to a question raised by Council Member Amundson regarding Consent Item b, Mr.
Wray explained how arterial streets are rated and how they come up with a pavement index.
Mayor Pro Tern Harbicht noted that he was riding his bike on Hacienda Drive and it felt that the top
of the street was not connected to the bottom because his bike was flexing.
It was moved by Council Member Segal seconded by Council Member Harbicht and carried on roll
call vote to approve Consent Calendar items 2.a through 2.f.
AYES: Council Member Segal, Harbicht, Amundson, Chandler, and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. CITY MANAGER/AGENCY DIRECTOR ITEMS:
a. Report, discussion and direction regarding the composition of Arcadia Historical
Museum Commission.
Recommended Action: Provide direction
Mr. Penman reported that at the June 7 meeting, the City Council directed staff to bring back a
report to consider changing the composition and process of selecting members to the Arcadia
Historical Museum Commission including the option of reducing the number of members; he
explained the change was prompted by a change in direction by the Arcadia Historical Society since
they have decided to broaden their mission; he stated that the Commission, which consists of
seven (7) members was established in November 2001 for purposes of advising the City Council on
matters relating to the operation of the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum; that the
concept originally was the Historical Society would operate the Museum but it became apparent the
Society did not have the capacity as a volunteer organization to manage the Museum and maintain
regular operating hours; that a decision was made by the City Council that the City would operate
the Museum even though the Society would maintain an active role in the operation of the facility,
so the Arcadia Historical Museum Commission was created by Ordinance No. 2151 and
established that four (4) of the seven (7) members would be suggested by the Society to the City
Council for consideration, one (1) from the Library Board of Trustees and two (2) appointed by the
City Council. Mr. Penman provided alternatives for City Council consideration.
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Council Member Segal announced that even though the City Attorney has advised him that he does
not have a financial conflict, his wife serves on the Historical Museum and to avoid any appearance
of a conflict, Mr. Segal excused himself from the dais and left the room.
Council Member Chandler proposed that the appointments by the Historical Society be eliminated
and given to the City Council; and stated that he is in favor of reducing the size of the Commission
to five (5) members effective June 30, 2014.
Mayor Harbicht proposed that the Commission be reduced to five (5) members effective June 30,
2012 and that all appointments be made by the City Council.
Mayor Kovacic indicated that he had no problem with the City Council making the Commission
appointments, however would like to see the number of members remain at seven (7).
Council Member Amundson also agreed to reducing the number of members to five (5).
It was moved by Council Member Harbicht seconded by Council Member Chandler and carried on
roll call vote to reduce the Arcadia Historical Museum from seven (7) to five (5) members effective
June 30, 2012; and in June 2014 one (1) appointment should be made for a two (2) year term.
AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Chandler, Amundson, and Kovacic
NOES: Council Member Kovacic (reduce from seven (7)to five (5) members)
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Council Member Segal
b. Introduce Ordinance No. 2286 determining it will comply with the Voluntary
Alternative Redevelopment Program pursuant to Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the
California Health and Safety Code in order to permit the continued existence and
operation of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency.
Recommended Action: Introduce
Jerry Schwartz, Economic Development Manager reported that as part of the State budget for FY
2011-2012, the Governor signed two trailer bills AB X1 26 eliminating redevelopment agencies
throughout the State as of October 1, 2011 and AB X1 27 which allows redevelopment agencies to
be reestablished if the City Council adopts an ordinance agreeing to make payments each year that
would be distributed to schools and special districts. He provided a brief report on the projects the
Agency is currently undertaking; he explained that AB 1X 26 dissolves all redevelopment agencies
as of October 1, 2011 and calls into question the validity of Agency Agreements made after January
1, 2011; and stated that if the City Council does not adopt an ordinance and the Agency dissolves
October 1, 2011, a successor agency would be established and the City could be the successor
agency; and explained the process to dissolve the Agency and the requirements of the successor
agency; that in order for the Agency to remain operating as it currently does, the City must adopt
Ordinance No. 2286 agreeing to the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program under AB X1
27; and that the Community Redevelopment Association (CRA) is filing a lawsuit to stop the
implementation of AB X1 26 and AB IX1 27 on constitutional grounds and the ordinance is being
introduced tonight under protest.
Mr. Schwartz added that if Ordinance No, 2286 is adopted, the City would be committed to making
a special payment each year which would go to schools and special districts and that the estimated
payment in fiscal year 2011-12 is $1,482,920; that the City would have to enter into an agreement
with the Redevelopment Agency to have it make the payments to the City to cover the costs of the
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special payments and under AB X1 27, the Agency would be able to continue its normal operations
which could include projects that would generate new revenue to the City's General Fund. He
explained that if the City does not proceed with the adoption of the Ordinance, the Redevelopment
Agency would be dissolved October 1, 2011 which would immediately and permanently suspend
any activity by the Agency and the process to dissolve the Agency would begin; and noted that the
elimination of the Redevelopment Agency would impact future General Fund revenues that could
be generated from redevelopment projects.
City Attorney Steve Deitsch explained that the payment by the low and moderate income housing
fund is applicable solely to the upcoming year, not thereafter; that it is a one time opportunity to use
low and moderate funds for that purpose; he added that it is possible to appeal the findings by
Department of Finance regarding the amount of payment due the first year and subsequent
payments thereafter; that the one basis for making an appeal might be that the Redevelopment
Agency issued Redevelopment Tax Allocation Bonds last year and may not be reflected in the
Department of Finance determination of Arcadia's obligation because under AB 26 and 27 that
calculation by the Department of Finance is based upon the year 2008-09 property tax increment
collection and did not reflect subsequent issuance by the agency last year of tax allocation bonds.
Regarding a raised by Council Member Harbicht, Mr. Deitsch responded that Section 3 and Section
4 of the ordinance, Section 3 provides that the payment is made under protest which means that
the City of Arcadia and indirectly the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency reserve their right to demand
a refund if for any reason it is determined that the payment is unlawful; and in Section 4 of the
Ordinance, it provides that if a stay is granted by the court such that the payment does not have to
be made or if ultimately a court determines that any future payment is unlawful, like
unconstitutional, then the agency once again is deemed to have rescinded in effect this adoption of
the ordinance. Mr. Deitsch also indicated that the first year payment is about four (4) times the
second years payment, the ransom second year will be reduced to approximately one quarter (1/4)
of the amount of the first years payment; and that AB 27 does require annual payments thereafter
and there is reasonable assumption that annual payments in future years might be somewhat
equivalent to what the payment would be in the second year. He added that there is no guarantee,
that the payment could go up and down; the state legislature can change the amount of the
payment in future years which is something that would be considered at that time; and relative to
adoption of this Ordinance, and at any time in the future the City determines not to make any
annual future payment then in affect by reason of so doing the Ordinance will automatically be
deemed to have been rescinded and the Redevelopment Agency will no longer remain in full force
and effect at that time.
It was moved by Council Member Harbicht seconded by Council Member Amundson and carried on
roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2286 determining it will comply with the Voluntary
Alternative Redevelopment Program pursuant to Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the California Health and
Safety Code in order to permit the continued existence and operation of the Arcadia
Redevelopment Agency.
AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Amundson, Chandler, Segal and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
c. Report, discussion and direction regarding the proposed Congressional, State
Assembly, State Senate and Board of Equalization Redistricting.
Recommended Action: Receive and file or provide direction
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Linda Garcia, Special Projects Manager reported that at the July 5, 2011, the City Council directed
staff to place on the agenda the matter of redistricting and how the City and/or individual Council
Members can make their opinion known regarding the new boundary lines that are being drawn;
she explained the process for the City Council to either receive and file the report and potentially
provide comments to the Redistricting Commission as individuals or to direct staff to communicate
with the Commission on behalf of the City of Arcadia; she indicated that public comments will be
accepted until July 28th'and that comments intended to effectuate change to the maps should be
submitted by July 22"d; and added that staff prepared a letter expressing the City Council's
opposition to the proposed redistricting that would separate Arcadia from its neighboring foothill
communities in the San Gabriel Valley.
Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht felt that the proposed Congressional, State Assembly and State Senate
redistricting map does not make any sense; that putting Arcadia and San Marino with Bell, Bell
Gardens, Maywood and Vernon when there is no community interest is wrong; and that he is in
favor of sending the letter to the Redistricting Commission and hope something comes up.
Mayor Kovacic suggested a revision to the third bullet point of the draft letter to read "our
connection and similarities with foothill communities extends to educational and employment
opportunities, media and communication resources, environmental matters, economic development
issues, recreation and cultural activities and demographics."
It was moved by Council Member Harbicht seconded by Council Member Amundson and carried on
roll call vote to send the opposition letter prepared by staff, as revised by Mayor Kovacic, to the
California Redistricting Commission.
AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Amundson, Chandler, Segal and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned this meeting at 8:55 p.m. to Tuesday, August
2, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
James H. Barrows, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2011
CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Kovacic called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Segal and Kovacic
ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS— No one appeared.
CLOSED SESSION
a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators.
City Negotiators: Administrative Services Director Hue Quach, Human Resources
Administrator Michael Casalou and Attorney William Floyd of Best Best & Krieger,
LLP.
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.
b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 conference with real property
negotiators:
Property: 35 West Huntington Drive, 21 Morlan Place, 101-111 North Santa Anita
Avenue, 121-159 North Santa Anita Avenue and Assessor Parcel No. 5775-025-025
(South side of Santa Clara Street, West of Santa Anita Avenue)
Agency Negotiators: City Manager/Agency Executive Director Don Penman,
Assistant City Manager/Deputy Executive Director Jason Kruckeberg and Economic
Development Manager Jerry Schwartz
Negotiating Parties: Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and Rusnak/Arcadia (Paul
Rusnak)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 regarding Public Appointment.
Title: City Manager
THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor/Agency Chair Kovacic called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Reverend Elie Elbayadi, Arabic Evangelical Nazarene Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Jerry Selmer, Human Resources Commissioner
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ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Segal and Kovacic
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL ON STUDY SESSION/CLOSED
SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Stephen Deitsch announced that prior to the regular meeting, the City Council and
Redevelopment Agency Board met in a Closed Session to consider the three (3) items listed on the
posted agenda, no reportable action was taken.
Mr. Deitsch reported that Item c regarding the appointment of a new City Manager, the City
Manager Don Penman announced his upcoming retirement; the City Council established a sub-
committee comprised of Mayor Kovacic and Mayor Pro Tern Harbicht to search for a firm that would
conduct the recruitment of a new City Manager for the City; and the sub-committee would bring
back a recommendation on the selection of a recruitment firm to City Council.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Penman reported that a revised exhibit regarding Public Hearing item 1.a (Congestion
Management Program) was distributed to the City Council which will be discussed under that item;
and correspondence from the Mayor of the City of Monrovia was received asking Arcadia if they
were interested in participating in sending a "thank you" message to Senator Huff, Assembly
Members Portantino and Donnelly; he announced the need to take immediate action on this item is
that Monrovia would like to distribute the message to the media tomorrow; he advised the City
Council that in order to add this item to the agenda and take action, the City Council must first make
two (2) findings (1) that there is a need to take immediate action; and (2) the need to take action
arose after the agenda was posted; he asked the City Council if they would like to make the two
findings and add the item to the agenda for action.
City Attorney Deitsch confirmed that in order to add an item to the agenda the City Council must
make the two (2) findings by a 2/3rd vote (four affirmative votes) based on the findings.
Mayor Kovacic polled the City Council and received four (4) affirmative votes to add the item to the
agenda as City Manager Item 3.b.
MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE
READING IN FULL
A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member
Segal to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation of the "Believe in Arcadia Volunteer!" Certificate to the Friends of the
Library.
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1. PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 6784 finding the City of Arcadia to be in conformance with the
Congestion Management Program (CMP) and adopting the CMP Local Development
Report, in accordance with California Government Code Section 65089.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Community Development Administrator Jim Kasama reported that every city in the State of
California is required annually to submit a Local Development Report (LDR) and certify by
resolution to the local Congestion Management Agency that it is in compliance with the local
Congestion Management Program (CMP). He explained that the CMP was developed in response
to the passage of Proposition 111 in 1990 which provided an increase in the State Gas Tax to fund
regional transportation improvements and included the CMP to monitor regional transportation
conditions; and that conformance with the CMP assures that local agencies are providing
transportation improvements to offset traffic congestion resulting from new development; and if a
City is not in conformance with the CMP, the City's share of Gas Tax increase provided by
Proposition 111 may be withheld and allocated to the County to use on regional transportation
projects. Mr. Kasama noted a correction on the 2011 CMP Local Development Report which was
distributed to the City Council in advance of the meeting showed that the 43 unit Campus Common
Senior Affordable Housing Project was exempt from Congestion Management requirements and
should not have been included as a new multi-family residential development; and that the
correction reduces the total number of multiple family residential units for Congestion Management
reporting purposes to only nine and makes the net multi-family units zero for this reporting year.
Mayor Kovacic opened the public hearing. No one appeared.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council
Member Chandler and seeing no further objection, Mayor Kovacic declared the public hearing
closed.
It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Chandler and carried on roll
call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6784 finding the City of Arcadia to be in conformance with the
Congestion Management Program (CMP) and adopting the CMP Local Development Report in
accordance with California Government Code Section 65089; and
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Harbicht and carried on
roll call vote to direct the City Clerk to transmit a fully executed copy of Resolution No. 6784 and the
Local Development Report to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority by
September 1, 2011.
AYES: Council Member Segal, Harbicht, Chandler, Amundson, and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one appeared.
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REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK
Council Member Amundson mentioned the Gold Line construction and the new Downtown area the
City is working on; he commented on traffic delays on Westbound Huntington Drive due to
construction and encouraged everyone to use alternate routes; he acknowledged a letter received
from a resident thanking the City for the Home Improvement Program and reminded residents that
there is information on the City's website for home improvements; and he announced the Blue Star
Program for families with a family member on active duty oversees and encouraged residents who
have a family member on active duty to contact the City and get a blue star poster.
Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht commented on the City's monthly investment report and noted an overall
decline in tax revenues and low annual yields.
Council Member Chandler announced that he attended the retirement party for former Police Chief
Bob Sanderson and thanked Santa Anita Race Track for a great event; he congratulated Police
Chief Bob Guthrie on his appointment as Police Chief; and commented on Mr. Penman's upcoming
retirement and stated that the City Council will continue using Mr. Penman's expertise until a new
City Manager is appointed.
Council Member Segal congratulated former Police Chief Bob Sanderson on his retirement and
expressed appreciation to the Santa Anita Race Track for a wonderful event and wished Bob well in
his retirement; and he thanked City Manager Don Penman for all his years of service and is looking
forward to his guidance and help in finding a replacement.
City Clerk Barrows reminded everyone of the National Night Out and invited everyone to attend to
help celebrate Arcadia's 108th Birthday on Thursday August 4th.
Mayor Kovacic echoed Council Member Amundson's comments regarding the City's Home
Improvement Program and the letter received, but added that the recipient expressed special
appreciation to Ms. Beatrice Picon for her patience, who skillfully and competently guided them
through the application process; he also mentioned the Blue Star Program and the Operation
Hometown Heroes Program that recognizes Arcadian's who are currently serving in all branches of
the armed forces and provided contact information for anyone who has questions or would like
additional information; he announced the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste and E-Waste
Roundup on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the Santa Anita Race Track; and reported that the
construction of the Performing Arts Center at Arcadia High School which was funded with Measure I
money is expected to be completed by the fall of 2012.
In response to a question raised by Mayor Kovacic regarding a joint meeting of the City Council and
Arcadia Unified School Board, Mr. Penman responded that a joint meeting with the School District
has been scheduled for the 5th Tuesday of January 2012 and that no meeting date has been
scheduled with the Sierra Madre City Council.
Mayor Kovacic invited Police Chief Guthrie to provide information regarding the recent hot prowl
burglaries.
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Police Chief Bob Guthrie provided a brief report regarding the hot prowl burglaries in the last 3
weeks; he explained that hot prowl burglaries are when someone breaks into someone's home
while the residents are in the house and in all cases, the resident's were sleeping; that the
burglaries occurred in the late night and early morning hours; he noted that this is not uncommon
during the summer months when doors are left unlocked and windows are left ajar; he provided a
brief description of the suspect and reminded residents to lock their doors and close the windows
and encouraged residents to call 911 if they hear or see anything suspicious.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 6785 for paying and reporting the value of Employer Paid
Member Contributions (Safety Employees).
Recommended Action: Adopt
b. Adopt Ordinance No. 2286 determining it will comply with the Voluntary Alternative
Redevelopment Program pursuant to Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the California Health
and Safety Code in order to permit the continued existence and operation of the
Arcadia Redevelopment Agency.
Recommended Action: Adopt
c. Accept all work performed by Martinez Concrete Inc. for the Sidewalk
Accessibility/Handicap Ramp Improvements on Alice and Lucile Streets as complete
and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract
documents.
Recommended Action: Approve
d. Authorize the City Manager to execute a three (3) year agreement with Methodist
Hospital of Southern California to provide physicals for City employees.
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Authorize the City Manager to execute a one (1) year contract extension with CLS
Landscape Management, Inc., for Tree Trimming Maintenance Services in the
amount of$278,110.
Recommended Action: Approve
Mayor Kovacic announced that he will abstain from voting on Consent Calendar Item 2.e as he has
done in the past; he explained that his law firm represented CLS Landscape Management in an
unrelated matter several years ago and in the interest of avoiding any appearance of impropriety he
will abstain from voting on Consent Calendar Item 2.e.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson and carried
on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar items 2.a through 2.e.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Amundson, Harbicht, Segal, and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Council Member Kovacic (Consent Calendar Item 2.e)
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3. CITY MANAGER/AGENCY DIRECTOR ITEMS:
a. Report, discussion and direction regarding possible use of City property for a
Community Garden.
Recommended Action: Provide direction
Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director reported that a letter
was received from the Arcadia Rotary Club requesting assistance in identifying potential City-owned
property that might be used to develop a community garden; he advised that the idea of promoting
a community garden was raised at several forums during the development of the General Plan and
looked on favorably by those involved in the process; he explained that there are several properties
that may be appropriate for such a use and provided examples of the different types of community
garden uses; he stated that community gardens can range from very large plots where space is
rented through an organization to small temporary plots which can be used for educational
purposes or classes; that for a large community garden, staff identified two potential locations (1)
the abandoned well site located at the northwest corner of Michillinda and Hugo Reid, south of
Hugo Reid Park; and (2) Fairview Park, an unimproved park with mainly grass and trees and a few
benches and runs between Fairview and Arcadia Street east of La Cadena; and that to develop a
garden that is more modest in scale, there are additional options such as the southwestern corner
of the library property, between the public parking lot and the hedge separating the staff parking
area and the shuffleboard court area behind the Community Center. Mr. Kruckeberg added that
once a concept and location are developed, there are many issues to be discussed including start
up costs, maintenance, security, hours of operation, insurance, management, and membership, etc.
and requested City Council direction; he indicated that Arcadia Rotary President Brad Miller and
Los Angeles County Arboretum CEO Richard Schulhof were present to answer questions the City
Council may have regarding the request for a Community Garden.
In response to a question raised by Council Member Chandler regarding the Arboretum's
involvement, Dr. Schulhof responded that the Arboretum is very committed to local food production
and vegetable gardening as a means of education about live science and environmental
sustainability; he felt that this is a great way of reaching out to the community; it provides residents
who do not have access to land to grow vegetables; and noted that community gardens have been
very successful in areas where there are apartments or condominiums and feels that there will be a
lot of public interest in growing vegetables.
Council Member Chandler indicated that he is not in favor of designating City-owned land for a
community garden and expressed concerns regarding maintenance, security and liability issues.
Council Member Segal indicated that there should be feasible studies before the City Council takes
any action on the project; and expressed concern regarding use of staff time at this time when there
is no formal proposal.
In response to a question raised by Mr. Penman, Mr. Kruckeberg indicated that the request is for
the City Council to authorize staff to assist in the search for a site once a concept is developed; that
staff would need to review land use issues around each site including size and what improvements
would need to be made such as removal of concrete or trees.
In response to a question raised by Mayor Kovacic regarding use of the community garden, Dr.
Schulhof responded that individual parcels are assigned to families to grow whatever they want to
grow and are responsible for that parcel.
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In response to a question raised by Council Member Amundson regarding Fairview Park, Mr.
Kruckeberg stated that there is no active equipment at Fairview Park; it is green space that runs
between two streets; that there are only benches there and believes the Park is used by residents.
Sara Somogyi, Director of Recreation and Community Services reported that there are no active
recreation programs at Fairview Park; and the Park is mainly used by individuals who live in the
area who walk their dogs through the Park or sit on the benches.
Mayor Pro Tern Harbicht indicated that he would like to see the City Council consider designating
city owned land for the purpose of a community garden, but would like to see a proposal; that a
garden at Fairview Park might be useful to the residents who live in the surrounding apartments or
condominiums and is willing to designate a portion of Fairview Park on a pilot bases. He indicated
that if the project was approved, he would like it to be clear that the land is on loan and the City
would be able to recall it if it is needed by the City or if the City decides that the project is not
working out; and he asked the City Council for their thoughts on the possibility of designating a
portion of the park for a community garden.
Mayor Kovacic agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht's comments and suggestions and indicated
that he is open to the possibility.
Council Member Amundson indicated that he does not want to commit the entire park for a
community garden.
Council Member Segal indicated that if Fairview Park is the location for a community garden, he
would like to see those residents in the area surveyed regarding their interest in using a portion of
Fairview Park as a community garden.
It was moved by Mayor Pro tern Harbicht, seconded by Council Member Segal and carried on roll
call vote that the City Council set aside some public land for a community garden; that the applicant
bring back a specific proposal for consideration by the City Council at a future meeting; that
resident's in the area be surveyed regarding the use of Fairview Park as a community garden; and
that no additional staff time be spent on research until a proposal is submitted by the applicant.
AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Segal, Amundson and Kovacic
NOES: Council Member Chandler
ABSENT: None
b. Communication from Mayor and City Council Members of the City of Monrovia
thanking Senator Bob Huff, Assembly Members Anthony Portantino and Tim
Donnelly for supporting local Redevelopment Agencies.
City Manager Penman reported that at the beginning of the meeting the City Council voted to add
this item to the agenda by making two (2) findings required by the law; he stated that the City
received communication from the Mayor of the City of Monrovia asking for City Council support on
sending a message to Senator Bob Huff, Assembly Members Anthony Portantino and Tim Donnelly
thanking them for their support in opposing the elimination of redevelopment; and if the City Council
supports the message, Arcadia's name would appear on a list that would be published through
various media sources.
City Attorney Deitsch confirmed that the letter would not have any impact on any pending litigation.
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It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Harbicht, seconded by Council Member Chandler and carried on
roll call vote to table the request from the Mayor of the City of Monrovia to support a "thank you"
message to Senator Bob Huff, Assembly Members Anthony Portantino and Tim Donnelly for
opposing the elimination of redevelopment.
AYES: Council/Agency Member Harbicht, Chandler, Amundson, Segal, and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned this meeting at 8:18 p.m. to Tuesday, August
16, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
James H. Barrows, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Kovacic called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Segal and Kovacic
ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION/STUDEY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one appeared.
CLOSED SESSION
a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators.
City Negotiators: Administrative Services Director Hue Quach, Human Resources
Administrator Michael Casalou and Attorney William Floyd of Best Best & Krieger,
LLP.
Employee Organization: Arcadia Police Civilian Employees Association.
b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 conference with real property
negotiators:
Property: 35 West Huntington Drive, 21 Morlan Place, 101-111 North Santa Anita
Avenue, 121-159 North Santa Anita Avenue and Assessor Parcel No. 5775-025-025
(South side of Santa Clara Street, West of Santa Anita Avenue)
Agency Negotiators: City Manager/Agency Executive Director Don Penman,
Assistant City Manager/Deputy Executive Director Jason Kruckeberg and Economic
Development Manager Jerry Schwartz
Negotiating Parties: Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and Rusnak/Arcadia (Paul
Rusnak)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
STUDY SESSION
a. Discussion of Gold Line project status — City's commitments and progress review.
Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director provided a brief
overview of the Gold Line project including a chronology of timelines of previous staff presentations
and City Council action since January 2010; he indicated that all actions taken by the City Council
to date are related to the main alignment phase which consists of the tracks, street crossings
bridges and stations; and that through City Council actions, the City finalized its upgrade
commitments in the form of the Santa Anita Avenue Bridge, the lengthening of the Colorado
Boulevard Bridge and enhancements to the station hand railings and benches with a "Santa Anita
Park" theme; and reported that the Metro Gold Line Construction Authority Board awarded the
design/build contract for the mail alignment to Kiewit-Parsons dba Foothill Constructors on July 27,
2011 and that work is set to begin.
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Philip Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer commented on the items
controlled by the Gold Line and the City with opportunities for the City's involvement; he reported
that the last phase of work for the Authority to administer is the parking structure which is
preliminarily planned to have one level above the ground; that the City will still have an opportunity
to consider upgrades to the exterior surface of the structure to improve the appearance; that the
triangular parcel east of the Gold Line parking structure is expected to be deemed unusable to the
Authority and have recommended that the City take on the development and maintenance; he
reminded the City Council that the City applied for and received an MTA grant to improve the
aesthetics of the site; and added that the design and makeup of the transit plaza would be
determined through the grant project; and noted the City was given the opportunity to install custom
inlays on the Santa Anita Avenue Bridge abutment and on the retaining wall along Indiana Street.
Mr. Wray advised that the report was just an update on the status of the Gold Line Project and no
action was required at this time.
The City Council received and filed the report and requested staff to continue working with the Gold
Line Authority and keep them updated on the progress of the Gold Line Project.
THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor/Agency Chair Kovacic called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Reverend Stephen Wilson, Church of the Good Shepherd
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — John Diehl, President of the Arcadia Girls Softball Association
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Segal and Kovacic
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL ON STUDY SESSION/CLOSED
SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Stephen Deitsch reported that prior to the regular meeting, the City Council and
Redevelopment Agency Board met in Closed Session to consider the two (2) items listed on the
posted agenda, no reportable action was taken.
Mr. Deitsch further reported the City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board also met in a Study
Session prior to the regular meeting to hear a report from staff regarding the status of the Gold Line
Project and the City's commitments and was directed by the City Council to report back periodically
regarding the progress of the Gold Line Project.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Penman announced that Item 2.a regarding impasse negotiations between the City and the
Arcadia Police Civilian Employees Association (APCEA) is pulled from the agenda; and noted that
items distributed to the City Council was a fully executed Memorandum of Understanding with the
Arcadia Police Civilian Employees Association regarding Item 2.i; and revised pages to the Arcadia
Firefighters' Association Memorandum of Understanding regarding Item 2.h.
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Mr. Penman requested that Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. ARA 247 be added to
the agenda as Item 2.k for City Council action regarding recent action by the State Supreme Court
regarding redevelopment.
As requested by Mr. Penman, City Attorney Steve Deitsch advised that Item 2.k is a
Redevelopment Agency item for consideration of the adoption of Resolution No. ARA 247
approving and adopting an enforceable obligation payment schedule pursuant to Assembly Bill 1 X
26; and that based on action by the California Supreme Court last Thursday, the Court imposed a
stay upon two budget related bills pertaining to redevelopment agencies, Assembly Bill 26 and 27
signed into law by the Governor on June 29, 2011; that the stay imposed by the Supreme Court
caused the recommendation to add Resolution No. ARA 247 regarding the proposed adoption of an
enforceable obligation payment schedule which under Assembly Bill 26 is required to enable the
redevelopment agency to continue meeting certain payment obligations under contract; and that in
order to add this item to the agenda and take action, the Agency Board must first make two (2)
findings (1) that there is a need to take immediate action because tonight is the last regular meeting
of the Redevelopment Agency before the deadline of August 26, 2011 for adopting the enforceable
obligation payment schedule; and (2) that the need to take action arose after the agenda was
posted because of the timeline between the Supreme Court imposing the stay and the posting of
the agenda. He added that in order to add Resolution No. ARA 247 to the agenda, the Agency
Board must make the two findings by a 2/3rd vote (four affirmative votes) to take immediate action.
Four votes were cast in both findings.
It was moved by Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Agency Member Amundson and carried
on roll call vote to approve the two (2) findings as outlined by the City Attorney and add Resolution
No. ARA 247 approving and adopting an Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule pursuant to AB
1X 26 to the agenda as City Manager Item 2.k as an urgency item.
AYES: Agency Member Harbicht, Amundson, Chandler, Segal and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE
READING IN FULL
A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member
Segal to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation to the Arcadia Fire Department by Methodist Hospital Foundation.
b. Presentation of Certificates to the Arcadia 14 and Under and 12 and Under Girls All
Star Softball Teams.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Norma Gharib an Arcadia resident appeared and expressed her concerns that Camino Grove Park
on 6th Avenue has become a dog park; that she no longer takes her grandchildren to the park
because dogs are constantly running at large with and without leashes and are not in control of the
owner which she noted is a violation of the Arcadia Municipal Code; she indicated that the dogs are
sometimes aggressive, they jump on the tables and playground equipment; and indicated that she
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and her neighbors have called the Police Department and Parks and Recreation many times and
cannot get the problem resolved. She submitted photographs.
Mr. Penman responded that staff will look into the matter and respond to her concerns.
REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK
Council Member Amundson noted the construction on Huntington Drive and other areas in the City
and urged everyone to take alternate routes; he commented on the hot prowl burglaries and urged
residents to take precaution; and noted the contracts on the agenda with employees and
commended staff on their hard work.
Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht stated that 10-11 years ago the residents of Arcadia voted on a bond
issue to build a new police station and every year the City has to establish the tax rate to service
those bonds and was pleased to report that the resolution on the agenda determining the amount of
revenue to pay debt service on the City's general obligation bonds was almost exactly half of what it
was when the bonds were originally issued; he felt the reason is that Arcadia property values
continue to increase despite what is happening to the housing market in America that Arcadia
property values have not been affected; he thanked the Library Foundation on behalf of the City
Council for the gift of $21,610 for summer reading programs and services at the Library; and
announced the Tip a Cop event where Arcadia Police officers will be volunteering as servers at
Arcadia Wood Ranch in the Mall on August 24th and encouraged everyone to attend and tip
generously because all proceeds will be donated to Special Olympics; and he thanked all the police
officers who volunteered for this event on their own time.
Council Member Chandler congratulated Fire Chief Trabbie and the Arcadia Fire Department staff
on their relationship with Methodist Hospital and congratulated the girl's softball teams.
Council Member Segal also congratulated the girls softball teams on their accomplishment; he
congratulated staff and the negotiating teams on a job well done on what was accomplished in
reaching agreements with the various bargaining groups in the City; he also congratulated the City
Council, the unions and Mr. Floyd; and noted what was accomplished was extremely unique and
was not sure there are many other cities in Southern California who will accomplish what Arcadia
did.
City Clerk Barrows noted that the last concert of the series is August 18th which is a tribute to the
Beach Boys and reminded everyone that school begins on August 30th and August 31st and that
everyone should be extra careful around the schools when the kids are present.
Mayor Kovacic reported that he participated in a press conference with Mr. Penman and Mr.
Harbicht last Wednesday and it was announced that the 2012 Breeder's Cup was coming to
Arcadia; he noted that when the Breeders Cup was in Arcadia in 2009, the total economic output
was over $60 million, 600 additional jobs and over $3 million in tax revenue; and added that Los
Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and California Horse Racing Board Member Bo Derek were
also in attendance at the press conference. He announced that Foothill Unity Center is having its
annual back to school distribution at the Race Track on August 18; the last concert is on Thursday,
August 18th; a Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Roundup on Saturday, August 20, 2011
at the Santa Anita Race Track; and the Tip a Cop event at Arcadia Wood Ranch at the Mall on
August 24, 2011 with all proceeds going to Special Olympics. He noted the 10th anniversary of 9/11
is coming up and the City together with the Police and Fire Departments and police and fire
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associations are planning some events to commemorate that date and that an announcement will
be distributed soon on how individuals can pay tribute.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 6783 determining the amount of revenue to be raised from
property taxes for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 to pay for the debt services on the City's
General Obligation Bonds.
Recommended Action: Adopt
b. Accept donations from the Community in support of the Summer Reading Program
at the Library.
Recommended Action: Approve
c. Accept a gift of$21,610 from the Arcadia Public Library Foundation for programs and
services at the Library.
Recommended Action: Approve
d. Authorize the City Manager to execute a one (1) year contract extension with
Sheldon Mechanical Corporation for HVAC Preventative Maintenance Services at
various City facilities in the amount of$105,880.
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract extension with Life Assist for the
purchase of paramedic field supplies for the 2011-2012 Fiscal Year in the amount
not to exceed $55,000 and authorize two (2) additional one-year options through
June 30, 2014.
Recommended Action: Approve
In response to a question raised by Council Member Amundson regarding Item 1.e, Fire Chief
Trabbie responded that the City is reimbursed for paramedic supplies.
It was moved by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Council Member Harbicht and carried
on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar items 1.a through 1.e.
AYES: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Segal, and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. CITY MANAGER/AGENCY DIRECTOR ITEMS:
a. Consideration of and possible action to resolve impasse negotiations between the
City and the Arcadia Police Civilian Employees Association.
Recommended Action: Resolve impasse in accordance with staff recommendation
Mr. Penman reminded the City Council that Item 2.a was pulled from the agenda because an
agreement had been reached with the Arcadia Police Civilian Employees Association, subject to
City Council action.
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Hue Quach, Administrative Services Director recommended that City Manager Items 2.d through 2.i
be acted on first, then return to Items 2.b and 2.c. The City Council concurred.
Mike Casalou, Human Resources Manager reported that Items d through i are Resolutions for
adoption and approve Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with the City's five (5) bargaining
units and adopt changes to the City's Fringe Benefit Resolution for unrepresented employees who
are primarily management employees; that all agreements are fundamentally the same with the
term covering three (3) years; that each MOU contains several pension reform items including all
new employees will pay the entire employee portion of their retirement from the date of hire,
existing employees will pay an equivalent amount of the employee portion of their retirement
phased in over a three (3) year term and will receive salary increases equal to the amount deducted
each year; and that second tier retirement formulas will be implemented in approximately two (2)
months. He explained that the new safety retirement formula will be 3% @ 55 (currently 3% @ 50)
and the new miscellaneous retirement formula will be 2% @ 60 (currently 2.5% @ 55); that the
second tier formulas will be based on a three (3) year average compensation instead of the existing
single highest year formula; that retiree health insurance for existing employees who retire after
January 1, 2012 will be capped at a fixed dollar amount instead of a set PERS health plan rate; and
retiree health for new hires will be provided at the required minimum contribution level set annually
by CALPERS; he indicated that other minor non-economic changes contained in each of the
agreements are outlined in the staff reports; and concluded that the exact cost savings from the
implementation of the pension reform items is unknown at this time, but the City believes that the
cost savings will be significant over the long term.
d. Adopt Resolution No. 6788 establishing compensation and related benefits for City
Council, Executive Management and Unrepresented Employees.
Recommended Action: Adopt
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Segal and carried on roll
call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6788 establishing compensation and related benefits for City
Council, Executive Management and Unrepresented Employees.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Segal, Amundson, Harbicht, and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
e. Adopt Resolution No. 6789 approving a Memorandum of Understanding establishing
compensation and related benefits for employees represented by the Arcadia City
Employee Association ("ACEA") for July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014.
Recommended Action: Adopt
It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Chandler and carried on roll
call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6789 approving a Memorandum of Understanding establishing
compensation and related benefits for employees represented by the Arcadia City Employee
Association ("ACEA") for July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014.
AYES: Council Member Segal, Chandler, Amundson, Harbicht, and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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f. Adopt Resolution No. 6790 approving a Memorandum of Understanding establishing
compensation and related benefits for employees represented by the Arcadia Police
Officers' Association ("APOA") for July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014.
Recommended Action: Adopt
It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Amundson and carried on
roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6790 approving a Memorandum of Understanding establishing
compensation and related benefits for employees represented by the Arcadia Police Officers'
Association ("APOA") for July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014.
AYES: Council Member Segal, Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
g. Adopt Resolution No. 6791 approving a Memorandum of Understanding establishing
compensation and related benefits for employees represented by the Arcadia Public
Works Employees Association ("APWEA")for July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014.
Recommended Action: Adopt
It was moved by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Council Member Segal and carried on
roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6791 approving a Memorandum of Understanding establishing
compensation and related benefits for employees represented by the Arcadia Public Works
Employees Association ("APWEA")for July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014.
AYES: Council Member Amundson, Segal, Chandler, Harbicht, and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
h. Adopt Resolution No. 6792 approving a Memorandum of Understanding establishing
compensation and related benefits for employees represented by the Arcadia
Firefighters' Association ("AFFA") for July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014.
Recommended Action: Adopt
It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Harbicht and carried on roll
call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6792 approving a Memorandum of Understanding establishing
compensation and related benefits for employees represented by the Arcadia Firefighters'
Association ("AFFA") for July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014.
AYES: Council Member Segal, Harbicht, Amundson, Chandler, and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Adopt Resolution No. 6793 approving a Memorandum of Understanding establishing
compensation and related benefits for employees represented by the Arcadia Police
Civilian Employees Association ("APCEA") for July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014.
Recommended Action: Adopt
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Segal and carried on roll
call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6793 approving a Memorandum of Understanding establishing
compensation and related benefits for employees represented by the Arcadia Police Civilian
Employees Association ("APCEA") for July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014.
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AYES: Council Member Chandler, Segal, Amundson, Harbicht, and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Council returned to Item 2.b and 2.c.
b. Adopt Resolution No. 6786 Resolution of Intention to approve an amendment to
contract between the Board of Administration, California Public Employees'
Retirement System and the City Council, City of Arcadia.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Introduce Ordinance No. 2289 authorizing an amendment to the contract between
the City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Board of Administration of the
California Public Employees' Retirement System.
Recommended Action: Introduce
Mr. Quach reported that in order to implement the tired retirement benefit system, CaIPERS
requires the City Council adopt a resolution of intention to approve the amendment to the contract.
Heather McDowell, Human Resources Analyst reported that the Resolutions and Memorandums of
Understanding include agreements for the City to implement a tired retirement system under
CaIPERS; that one common change is related to adding a second tier of retirement benefits for new
hires; that a tired pension system keeps the City in line with current market trends; and to
implement changes to the existing retirement contract with CaIPERS, the City Council must adopt a
resolution of intention to approve the amendment and adopt an ordinance authorizing the
amendment between the City of Arcadia and CaIPERS. She explained that the cost savings will
initially be limited, but that over time as new employees are hired at the lower retirement benefit
level, the City will realize cost savings; that the cost savings will be gradual until it reaches 3.1%
once all employees are governed by the new tier; and recommended the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 6786 and introduce Ordinance No. 2289 implementing new tired retirement benefits
for employees hired on or after October 1, 2011.
It was moved by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council Member Chandler and carried on
roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6786, a Resolution of Intention to approve an amendment to
contract between the Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System and
the City Council, City of Arcadia.
AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Chandler, Amundson, Segal, and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Chandler and carried on roll
call vote as follows to introduce Ordinance No. 2289 authorizing an amendment to the contract
between the City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Board of Administration of the California
Public Employees' Retirement System.
AYES: Council Member Segal, Chandler, Amundson, Harbicht, and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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c. Adopt Resolution No. 6787 concerning paying and reporting the value of Employer
Paid Member Contributions (Miscellaneous Employees).
Recommended Action: Adopt
Hue Quach, Administrative Services Director reported that Resolution No. 6787 pertains to the
paying and reporting the value of the employer paid member contributions for miscellaneous
employee groups; and that as a result of the new labor negotiation agreements the adoption of
Resolution No. 6787 is an additional step in implementing the contracts in reporting the value of the
employer paid member contributions for existing employees; and establishes a second tiered
system for new employees hired after August 17, 2011 who will pay their full employee share of the
pension cost. He advised that the adoption of Resolution No. 6787 will result in a cost savings to
the City as all new City employees will pay for the employee share and overtime the City's savings
will increase as turnovers and/or retirements occur and new employees are hired.
It was moved by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council Member Segal and carried on roll
call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6787 (Version A) for paying and reporting the value of the
Employer Paid Member Contributions (Miscellaneous Employees).
AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Segal, Amundson, Chandler, and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Council returned to Item 2.j.
j. Approve street closure for Arcadia Hiqh School Band practices from August 30, 2011
through October 26, 2011 and December 27, 2011 through December 29, 2011.
Recommended Action: Approve
Mr. Penman reported that each year Arcadia High School requests the closure of Campus Drive
adjacent to the high school for purposes of marching band practice and that each year the City
Council approves the request with conditions that consist of traffic control, the set up and removal of
barricades, insurance indemnification and obtain a street closure permit from the City; he also
advised that Arcadia High School was selected to march in the Tournament of Roses Parade on
New Year's Day 2012 and has requested use of Campus Drive for Rose Parade practice from
December 27 through December 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. He indicated that due to the
Campus Commons Senior project, staff will need to coordinate a plan with the school and
developer that ensures the developer will have access to the construction site at all time when the
band is practicing.
It was moved by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council Member Segal and carried on roll
call vote to approve the street closure for Arcadia High School Band practice from August 30, 2011
through October 26, 2011 and December 27, 2011 through December 29, 2011.
AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Segal, Amundson, Chandler, and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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k. Adopt ARA Resolution No. 247 approving and adopting an enforceable obligation
payment schedule pursuant to AB 1X 26.
Recommended Action: Adopt
City Attorney Steve Deitsch reported that the Agency Resolution added to the agenda adopts
the enforceable obligation payment schedule which would have been originally required by
Assembly Bill 26; that the Agency adopted the ordinance continuing its Redevelopment Agency
pursuant to Assembly Bill 27 which would have eliminated the need to adopt ARA Resolution
No. 247; he reported that last Thursday the California Supreme Court stayed the effectiveness
of Assembly Bill 27 which means the Redevelopment Agency at the present time would not
continue until the stay is removed one way or another and wait to see if the Supreme Court
believes that Assembly Bill 27 is valid or not; he recommended that the City Council adopt ARA
Resolution No. 247 which will facilitate the Agency making payments for any existing obligations
pursuant to Assembly Bill 26; that part of AB 26 has not been stayed and part of it has been
stayed and the action tonight would deal with the part that has not been stayed that would
enable the Agency to proceed with limited redevelopment activity.
It was moved by Agency Member Segal, seconded by Agency Member Chandler and carried on roll
call vote as follows to adopt ARA Resolution No. 247 approving and adopting an enforceable
obligation payment schedule pursuant to AB 1 X 26; and authorize the Executive Director to post
the enforceable obligation payment scheduled on the City's website and transmit to the Los
Angeles County Auditor-Controller, the State Controller and the Department of Finance notification,
by mail or electronic means, providing the website location of the posted enforceable obligation
payment schedule and other information as required.
AYES: Council Member Segal, Chandler, Amundson, Harbicht, and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned this meeting in memory of Everett Clark at 8:30
p.m. to Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at 240 W.
Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
James H. Barrows, City Clerk
By:
Lisa Mussenden
Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager
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