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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2a: Minutes of April 17 & May 1, 2012 54:0045 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2012 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kovacic called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Rick Seely, Fire Department Chaplain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Elliott Lee, Arcadia High School U.S. Constitution Team Member ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Segal and Kovacic ABSENT: None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Lazzaretto announced there was no supplemental agenda information. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, and seconded by Council Member Segal to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ali Navid, appeared on behalf of former San Marino Mayor Dr. Matthew Lin, a Candidate for the 49th Assembly District; he read a prepared statement from Dr. Lin commending Mr. Kovacic, Mr. Barrows and Mr. Chandler for their years of dedicated service to the community and congratulated Mr. Wuo and Mr. Glasco. Cheri Cabot, President of the Santa Anita Bowling Green Club, appeared and invited the City Council and staff to their Lawn Bowling Tournament at the Arcadia County Park April 28th through May 9th; and their Open House on May 12th 1. CITY CLERK REPORT a. Adopt Resolution No. 6826 reciting the fact of the All Mail Ballot General Municipal Election held on April 10, 2012 declaring the results and other matters as provided by law. Recommended Action: Adopt 04-17-12 54:0046 City Clerk James Barrows presented the staff report declaring the results of the All Mail Ballot General Municipal Election held on April 10, 2012; he announced that John Wuo and Gary A. Kovacic were both elected to serve four year terms as Members of the City Council, Gene Glasco was elected to serve a four year term as City Clerk and Measure D, amending the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to the Transient Occupancy Tax, was approved by the voters. A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Chandler and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6826 reciting the fact of the All Mail Ballot General Municipal Election held on April 10, 2012 declaring the results and other matters as provided by law. AYES: Council Member Segal, Chandler, Amundson, Harbicht, and Kovacic NOES: None 2. PRESENTATIONS a. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING MAYOR GARY A. KOVACIC Presentation by Mark Harmsen on behalf of Congressman David Dreier Presentation by David Monroy on behalf of Senator Bob Huff Presentation by Hovanes Gasparian on behalf of Assembly Member Anthony Portantino Presentation by Steve Johnson on behalf of Assembly Member Tim Donnelly Presentation by Brian Mejia on behalf of Supervisor Michael Antonovich Presentation by Bob Hoffman and Scott Hettrick on behalf of Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Janet Chew and School Superintendent Dr. Joel Shawn on behalf of Arcadia Board of Education Presentation by Kevin Fox and members of the U.S. Constitution Team on behalf of Arcadia High School Constitution Team Presentation by Josephine Louie on behalf of Arcadia Chinese Association Presentation by Dan Ausman and Cliff Daniels on behalf of Arcadia Methodist Hospital Presentation by Joan Whitenack on behalf of Foothill Unity Center Presentation by Mayor Pro Tern Robert C. Harbicht on behalf of the City of Arcadia Remarks were made by outgoing Mayor Kovacic b. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER ROGER CHANDLER Presentation by Mark Harmsen on behalf of Congressman David Dreier Presentation by David Monroy on behalf of Senator Bob Huff Presentation by Hovanes Gasparian on behalf of Assembly Member Anthony Portantino Presentation by Steve Johnson on behalf of Assembly Member Tim Donnelly Presentation by Brian Mejia on behalf of Supervisor Michael Antonovich Presentation by Bob Hoffman and Scott Hettrick on behalf of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Janet Chew and School Superintendent Dr. Joel Shawn on behalf of Arcadia Board of Education Presentation by Josephine Louie on behalf of the Arcadia Chinese Association Presentation by Dan Ausman and Cliff Daniels on behalf of Arcadia Methodist Hospital Presentation by Mayor Gary A. Kovacic on behalf of the City of Arcadia 04-17-12 54:0047 Remarks were made by outgoing Council Member Chandler c. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING CITY CLERK JAMES BARROWS Presentation by Mark Harmsen on behalf of Congressman David Dreier Presentation by David Monroy on behalf of Senator Bob Huff Presentation by Hovanes Gasparian on behalf of Assembly Member Anthony Portantino Presentation by Steve Johnson on behalf of Assembly Member Tim Donnelly Presentation by Brian Mejia on behalf of Supervisor Michael Antonovich Presentation by Bob Hoffman and Scott Hettrick on behalf of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Janet Chew and School Superintendent Dr. Joel Shawn on behalf of Arcadia Board of Education Presentation by Josephine Louie on behalf of the Arcadia Chinese Association Presentation by Dan Ausman and Cliff Daniels on behalf of Arcadia Methodist Hospital Presentation by Mayor Gary A. Kovacic on behalf of the City of Arcadia Remarks were made by outgoing City Clerk James Barrows 3. ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY CLERK Mr. Barrows administered the Oath of Office to incoming City Clerk Gene Glasco. Mr. Glasco administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Kovacic and Mr. Wuo. 4. REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR 2012-2013 a. The City Clerk called for nominations for the Office of Mayor. Council Member Segal nominated Mayor Pro Tempore Harbicht for Mayor. Noting no further names, the nomination was closed. Roll Call: AYES: Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None The City Clerk announced that Mr. Harbicht was unanimously elected by the City Council as Mayor. b. Mayor Harbicht called for nominations for the Office of Mayor Pro Tempore. Mayor Harbicht nominated Council Member Segal for Mayor Pro Tempore. Noting no further names, the nomination was closed. Roll Call: AYES: Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None The City Clerk announced that Mr. Segal was unanimously elected by the City Council as Mayor Pro Tempore. 04-17-12 54:0048 c. Remarks were made by Mayor Harbicht d. Remarks were made by Mayor Pro Tempore Segal e. Remarks were made by Council Members Amundson, Kovacic and Wuo f. Remarks were made by City Clerk Gene Glasco ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned this meeting at 8:45 p.m. to May 1, 2012, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Gene Glasco, City Clerk 11‘ 61 (ithl,"1,4,),SZ\ By: Lisa Mussenden Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager 04-17-12 54:0049 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Harbicht called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL: PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic ABSENT: None STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) — No one appeared. STUDY SESSION a. Report, discussion and direction regarding New City Hall Cost and Financing Update. (Continued from the February 7, 2012 meeting) Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, Hue Quach, Administrative Services Director and Phil Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer presented the staff report. The City Council directed staff to prepare a 5 year projection of revenue costs and a long term budget analysis for further discussion at a future meeting to be determined by Mr. Lazzaretto. The Study Session adjourned at 6:50 p.m. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Mayor Harbicht called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Reverend Darwin Ng, Arcadia Police Department Chaplain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Robert Guthrie, Arcadia Police Chief ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht ABSENT: None 05-01-12 54:0050 REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS Mr. Deitsch reported that prior to the regular meeting, the City Council met in a Study Session to hear a report from staff regarding a proposed new City Hall project; that staff was directed to prepare a 5 year projection of revenue costs, a long term budget analysis including potential income for renting out the current City Hall building. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Lazzaretto stated that after the agenda was posted, additional information was requested regarding Consent Calendar Items 2.e and 2.g., which will be discussed later in the agenda. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Council Member Segal to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 1. PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: a. Consideration of Special Use Permit No. SUP 12-03 to allow the California Philharmonic five-concert 2012 summer season at Santa Anita Park at 285 West Huntington Drive. Recommended Action: Approve Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator and Lisa Flores, Senior Planner presented the staff report. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Wuo and seeing no further objections, Mayor Harbicht declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Deitsch recommended that the standard indemnification language be added as a condition of approval. It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to approve Special Use Permit No. SUP 12-03 to allow the California Philharmonic five-concert 2012 summer season at Santa Anita Park subject to Conditions of Approval; and that the standard indemnification language be added to the Conditions of Approval as recommended by the City Attorney. AYES: Council Member Segal, Wuo, Amundson, Kovacic, and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Scott Hettrick, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce congratulated newly installed President of the Chamber Pete Siberell and Citizen of the Year Alice Wang; and provided information regarding upcoming events and dates in the community. 05-01-12 54:0051 REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK Council Member Amundson announced the Arcadia Beautiful Awards, National Day of Prayer on May 3, and Arcadia Interfaith Action Group Prayer Service at Arcadia Congregational Church; and commented on a plaque placed in the multi-purpose room at Baldwin Stocker Elementary School in memory of Milton Sonnevik, Baldwin Stocker School's Founding Principal. Council Member Segal announced the Community Bike Ride and Fire Department Pancake Breakfast on Saturday and encouraged residents to attend. Council Member Kovacic announced Law Day on May 12 at the Arcadia Public Library and he thanked the Arcadia Chinese Association for co-sponsoring the event; he wished all mothers a Happy Mother's Day; he announced that the Arcadia High School Constitution Team brought home a Bronze Medal and thanked all the volunteer coaches. Council Member Wuo commented on the California Philharmonic and Pasadena Pops events; the Garden Festival at the Arboretum May 4-6; and the demolition of the Colorado Bridge and encouraged residents to take alternate routes to avoid traffic due to street closures in the area. City Clerk Glasco announced Board and Commission openings; and commented on the Los Angeles Heritage Day event he attended. Mayor Harbicht announced that he attended the Arcadia Council PTA Installation of Officers and commented on parent involvement and participation in the schools. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 3. Recommended Action: Approve b. Adopt Resolution No. 6824 approving the application for tree planting grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for Fifth Supervisorial District excess funding for the Windstorm Tree Replacement Project in parkways of commercial areas, parks and multi-family residential areas. Recommended Action: Adopt Adopt Resolution No. 6825 approving the application for tree planting grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for Fifth Supervisorial District excess funding for the Windstorm Tree Replacement Project in parkways of residential areas. Recommended Action: Adopt c. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an agreement with Unique Management Services, Inc. for material recovery service at the library for a period of three years with an option to renew for a maximum of three (3) one (1) year terms. Recommended Action: Approve 05-01-12 54:0052 d. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with Nobest, Inc. in the amount of $38,560 for Handicap Ramps/Sidewalk Improvements in the vicinity of Colorado Boulevard between Colorado Place and San Antonio Road, and approve a 10% contingency. Recommended Action: Approve e. Approve the new classification and salary schedule for Accountant and revised classification specification for Principal Librarian. Recommended Action: Approve f. Authorize and direct the City Manager to consent to the withdrawal request from the apparent low bidder, TSR Construction, and execute a contract with the next lowest bidder, ARC Accucon, in the amount of $156,800, approve a 15% contingency, approve an additional appropriation of $60,000 from CDBG funds and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Sidewalk Accessibility Protect for Colorado Street between Colorado Place and Harvard Drive. Recommended Action: Approve g. Endorse the Los Angeles County Flood Control District's Water Quality Funding Initiative and support the County Board of Supervisors in setting a property owner election on the "Los Angeles County Clean Water, Clean Beaches Protection Measure". Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar items 2.a through 2.d. and 2.f. AYES: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Council Member Wuo (Consent Calendar Item 2.a) Mr. Lazzaretto provided additional information regarding Consent Calendar Item 2.e., as requested by Council Member Amundson. It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Wuo, and carried on roll call to approve Consent Calendar Item 2.e. AYES: Council Member Segal, Wuo, Amundson, Kovacic, and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None At the request of Mr. Lazzaretto, Mr. Tait, Public Works Services Director, provided additional information regarding the Los Angeles Clean Water, Clean Beaches Protection Measure. It was moved by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 2.g. AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Segal, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None • ABSENT: None 05-01-12 54:0053 3. CITY MANAGER ITEMS a. Consideration of the Downtown Arcadia Parking Study Final Report. Recommended Action: Receive and file the Report and approve the Study's Policy recommendations Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, Philip Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer and Linda Hui, Transportation Services Manager presented the staff report. The City Council directed staff to prepare a resolution for City Council consideration regarding the design and construction of the Gold Line Arcadia Station parking structure to allow for future expansion of up to 800 parking spaces. It was moved by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to receive and file the Downtown Arcadia Parking Study Final Report and approve the policy recommendations, in their entirety, with the understanding that some of the Short Term and all of the Long Term policy programs will require additional City Council approval for implementation over time. AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Segal, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None b. Proposed sale of the surplus former well site on Corto Road. Recommended Action: Authorize staff to proceed with the sale Mr. Lazzaretto and Mr. Kruckeberg presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Wuo, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to proceed with the sale of the surplus former well site on Corto Road. AYES: Council Member Wuo, Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned this meeting at 8:45 p.m. to May 15, 2012, 4:00 p.m. in the EOC Room at the Arcadia Police Department located at 250 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Gene Glasco, City Clerk By: Lisa Mussenden Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager 05-01-12