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Home My WebLink About01/17/2012 54:0007 CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012 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 STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person)— No one appeared. STUDY SESSION (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) a. Report, discussion and direction regarding model of the Lucky Baldwin Statue being donated to the City by Margaux Viera. The City Council viewed a mock of the Lucky Baldwin statute and approved the model. b. Report, discussion and direction regarding the City Hall Retrofit Project. The City Council directed staff to prepare a bid package for Phase 2 of the City Hall Retrofit Project which will consist of all interior work below the ceiling and bring back for consideration. The Mayor adjourned the Study Session at 6:50 p.m. THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED TO OPEN SESSION Mayor/Agency Chair Kovacic called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. INVOCATION — Reverend Stephen Wilson, Church of the Good Shepherd PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Scott Sinclair, Commander of Arcadia Post 247 of the American Legion 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 CLOSED SESSION/STUDY SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Deitsch reported that prior to the regular meeting, the City Council met in a Study Session to consider the two (2) items listed on the posted agenda. He reported that the City Council heard a report from staff regarding the Lucky Baldwin statute and viewed a mock statute which was approved by the City Council; and the City Council also received a report from staff regarding the current City Hall Retrofit Project and directed staff to prepare a bid package for Phase 2 of the Project for all interior work below the ceiling and bring back for consideration. 01-17-12 1 54:0008 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS - Mr. Penman stated there were no supplemental reports. 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. 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: a. Approve Statement of Objectives and Projects for use of Community, Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for FY 2012-2013; and authorize and direct the City Manager to modify the project allocations should amendments become necessary and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission. Recommended Action: Approve 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 Harbicht and carried on roll call vote to approve the Statement of Objectives and Projects for use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for FY 2012-12 as recommended by staff; and authorize and direct the City Manager to modify the project allocations should amendments become necessary and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Harbicht, Amundson, Segal and Kovacic NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Scott Hettrick, Executive Director of the Chamber appeared and provided information regarding various events and dates of upcoming events in the community; he commented on the windstorms that began on November 30, 2011 and commended staff on all the challenges they were faced with during and after the windstorms. Paul Snyder appeared and applauded the City and staff regarding the efforts made during the windstorm; and commented that abortions are being performed at a location on Fifth Avenue in the City. Hovanes Gasparian appeared and introduced himself as representative to Assembly Member Anthony Portantino; and invited the City Council to the groundbreaking Summer Partnership event between the University of California and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. 01-17-12 2 54:0009 John Murphy appeared and also commended staff on a great job during the windstorm; he requested that Arcadia Municipal Code Section 9251.2.15 be amended; and recommended that code enforcement begin to enforce that section of the Arcadia Municipal Code. Michael Ross appeared and also reported that a medical office in Arcadia is performing abortions and urged the City Council adopt an ordinance that abortionists would have to advertise that they are performing abortions. REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK Council Member Amundson announced that a meeting to discuss Downtown parking is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24 at 5:30 p.m.; and commended Mr. Ross and Mr. Snyder for coming forward. Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht acknowledged and thanked the Arcadia Public Library Foundation for the $8,100 donation to the Library for programs and services including eBooks at the Library; he noted that abortions are legal in the United States and that there is only so much the City can do; he commented on the storage of recreational vehicles as reported by Mr. Murphy and asked if the City Council would like to discuss and place on a future agenda. Mayor Kovacic and Council Member Segal supported Mayor Pro Tern Harbicht's request to have staff prepare a brief report on the limitations and exceptions in the Code and schedule for a future study session. Council Member Chandler commented on the concerns raised by Mr. Murphy during public comment period regarding the storage of vehicles on private property. Council Member Segal announced that the selection of a new City Manager will begin on January 24 and January 31. City Clerk James Barrows provided an update regarding the election. Mayor Kovacic commented on one's right to free speech and right to assemble; and wished everyone a Happy Chinese New Year. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2011 and Regular Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2012. Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: b. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2011 and Regular Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2012. Recommended Action: Approve c. Continue in place Resolution No. 6811 ratifying the proclamation of the existence of a local emergency within the City issued on December 1, 2011 pertaining to the extreme wind event which began on November 30, 2011. Recommended Action: Review and continue in place 01-17-12 3 54:00010 d. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a one (1) year contract extension with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. for administration and monitoring of the Municipal Stormwater (NPDES) and Industrial Waste Programs in the amount of$56,650. Recommended Action: Approve e. Accept gift of $8,100 from the Arcadia Public Library Foundation for programs and services at the Library. Recommended Action: Approve f. Approve donation from AYSO in the amount of $2,500 for a Landscape Architect's Design & Review for a Permanent Shade Structure at the Civic Center Field. Recommended Action: Approve g. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a purchase order contract with Advantaged Ford for the purchase of one (1) Taurus passenger vehicle in the amount of$28,699.08. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council/Agency Member Segal seconded by Council/Agency Member Amundson and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar items 1.a through 1.g. AYES: Agency/Council Member Segal, Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, and Kovacic NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ITEMS a. Adopt Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Resolution No ARA-251 approving and adopting an amended Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule pursuant to AB 1X26. Recommended Action: Adopt It was moved by Council/Agency Member Harbicht seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. ARA 251 approving and adopting an amended Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule pursuant to AB 1X26. AYES: Agency/Council Member Harbicht, Chandler, Amundson, Segal and Kovacic NOES: None ABSENT: None b. Adopt Resolution No. 6815 electing not to retain the housing assets and functions previously performed by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Part 1.85 of Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code. Recommended Action: Adopt 01-17-12 4 54:00011 A motion was made by Council Member Chandler seconded by Council Member Segal and carried on roll call vote to table this item to the Special Meeting on January 24, 2012. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Segal, Amundson, Harbicht and Kovacic NOES: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT The City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned this meeting in memory of long time Arcadia resident Dorothy Willis Talty and Arcadia resident and former jockey and trainer at Santa Anita Race Track Lewis Anthony Cenicola at 8:30 p.m. to Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. • 464 Ad(. / ' 1ii�/ ry Kovacic, Ma or ATTEST: James H. Barrows, City Clerk 01-17-12 5