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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
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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
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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.
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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
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By:
Lisa Mussenden
Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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