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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3a: City Council/Successor Agency Minutes: May 15, May 29 and June 5, 2012 54:0054 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Harbicht called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL: PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Wuo and Kovacic ABSENT: Council Member Segal A motion was made by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Amundson to excuse Mayor Pro Tem Segal. STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) — No one appeared. Mayor Pro Tern Segal arrived at 4:10 p.m. STUDY SESSION a. Report, discussion and direction regarding the Proposed 2012-13 Fiscal Year Budget. Mr. Lazzaretto, City Manager, and Mr. Quach, Administrative Services Director, provided an overview of the proposed 2012-13 Fiscal Year Budget; and a General Fund Summary of beginning fund balances, estimated revenues, transfers in from other funds, proposed expenditures, revenues over expenditures, and transfers to Liability/Workers' Compensation Fund and Emergency Response Fund. The City Council continued the Budget Study Session to May 29, and directed staff to bring back information regarding long term restructuring of the organization; potential revenue enhancement options; permanent expenditure reductions; and utility franchise fee information. Mayor Harbicht adjourned the Budget Study Session at 6:50 p.m. to a continued meeting on May 29, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. in the EOC Room at the Police Department. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Mayor Harbicht called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Reverend Thomas Shriver, Emmanuel Assembly of God PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director 05-15-12 1 54:0055 ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht ABSENT: None REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS Mayor Harbicht reported that prior to the regular meeting, the City Council met in a Study Session to hear a report from staff regarding the proposed 2012-13 Fiscal Year Budget; and announced that the Budget Study Session was continued to May 29, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Lazzaretto stated that 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 Amundson, seconded by Council Member Segal to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority Project update by Habib Balian, Chief Executive Officer. PUBLIC COMMENTS Beth Goldberg, representing Relay for Life, appeared and announced Relay for Life on June 23-24 at the Santa Anita Race Track; she commented on Barks for Life at Eisenhower Park on Sunday May 20; and provided each City Council Member with a Relay for Life Birthday bag honoring the 10th Anniversary of Relay for Life. Maggie Chan, an Arcadia Realtor, appeared and requested the City Council reconsider the address change policy. In response to Ms. Chan's request, Mayor Harbicht solicited the support of two other Council Members to place the address change policy on a future agenda for reconsideration. Mayor Harbicht received City Council support to place the address change policy on a future agenda. Kathleen Wright, with Coldwell Bankers, appeared on behalf of Shaun and Sherry Chen regarding an Arcadia Annexation and Monrovia Re-Organization involving their 2.49 acre property in Whispering Pines; and requested the City Council "Grandfather" the property with an option to attend Arcadia schools. Mr. Lazzaretto confirmed the City received the letter from Mr. and Mrs. Chew; he stated that staff is reviewing the letter and a response will be prepared and sent to the property owners; and a copy of the City's letter will be forwarded to the City Council. 05-15-12 2 54:0056 REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK Council Member Amundson stated that he received a letter from a resident on 8th Avenue regarding the new construction of an oversized home and commented on notification procedures between new property owners and existing property owners prior to the start of new construction; Council Member Amundson solicited City Council support to place the matter of neighbor notification on a future agenda for discussion; Council Member Kovacic and Mayor Pro tem Segal concurred. He announced the annual "Remembering Our Veterans and Their Families: Past, Present and Future" event on Saturday, May 26 at the County Park; and the Memorial Day celebration at Live Oak Memorial Park on May 28 and encouraged everyone to attend. Council Member Segal had nothing to report. Council Member Kovacic announced that the Arcadia Indians Cheer League are looking for sponsors and participants; he announced the "VeeckFest" at the Arcadia Public Library on May 19, which will be celebrating Bill Veeck, baseball's greatest maverick; he thanked the Arcadia Chinese Association, the City Manager's staff and Library staff and everyone who participated in Law Day; and thanked the Arcadia Firefighters'Association for the pancake breakfast. Council Member Wuo had nothing to report. City Clerk Glasco announced board and commission openings and "Remembering Our Veterans and Their Families: Past, Present and Future" event on Saturday, May 26 at the County Park. Mayor Harbicht thanked Police and Fire Department personnel who took time out of their schedules to participate in the softball game at the Camino Grove School Student Fair. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with E&R Construction, Inc. for the Water Valve Replacement Project in the amount of$57,500. Recommended Action: Approve b. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with MNR Construction, Inc. for the Baldwin Avenue and Old Ranch Road Sewer Capacity Improvement Project in the amount of$413,620 and include a 10% contingency. Recommended Action: Approve c. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with Southland Sports Association to provide basketball officials for the Adult and Youth Basketball Leagues from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, in an amount not to exceed $35,000. Recommended Action: Approve d. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a one (1) year contract extension with General Pump Company, Inc. to provide emergency and unscheduled maintenance repairs of City wells and pumps in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Recommended Action: Approve 05-15-12 3 54:0057 e. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with Unified Nutrimeals to provide the senior meals program for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 in an amount not to exceed $56,000. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar items 1.a through 1.e. AYES: Council Member Segal, Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None 2. CITY MANAGER ITEMS a. Adopt Resolution No. 6834 requesting the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority design and construct the Gold Line Arcadia Station Parking Structure to allow for future expansion of up to 800 spaces as projected by 2025 in the full build alternative as documented in the 2007 Final Environmental Impact Report and subsequent supplemental EIR. Recommended Action: Adopt Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, and Phil Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer, presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6834 requesting the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority design and construct the Gold Line Arcadia Station Parking Structure to allow for future expansion of up to 800 spaces as projected by 2025 in the full build alternative documented in the 2007 Final Environmental Impact Report and subsequent supplemental EIR. AYES: Council Member Segal, Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None b. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with All American Asphalt in the amount of $968,000 for the Huntington Drive Capacity Improvements Project; and approve a 10% contingency. Recommended Action: Approve Philip Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer, presented the staff report. Scott Hettrick, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce appeared and expressed his opposition regarding the closing of the median opening for the alley directly south of Huntington Drive. He presented the City Clerk with a petition from business owners in the area who are opposed to the closing of the median opening for the alley. It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with All American Asphalt in the amount of $968,000 for the Huntington Drive Capacity Improvements Project; and approve a 10% contingency. 05-15-12 4 54:0058 AYES: Council Member Segal, Wuo, Amundson, Kovacic, and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None c. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with New City America for an amount not to exceed $70,000 to work with the Arcadia Downtown Business Association on the establishment of a Property Based Business Improvement District (PBID) in Downtown Arcadia. Recommended Action: Approve Jerry Schwartz, Economic Development Manager, presented the staff report. April Verlato appeared and expressed her support for the establishment of a Property Based Business Improvement District in Downtown Arcadia. Scott Hettrick appeared and also expressed his support for the establishment of a Property Based Business Improvement. It was moved by Council Member Wuo, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and carried on roll call vote to authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with New City America in an amount not to exceed $70,000 to work with the Arcadia Downtown Business Association on the establishment of a Property Based Business Improvement District (PBID) in Downtown Arcadia. AYES: Council Member Wuo, Kovacic, Amundson and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Council Member Segal d. Authorize and direct the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with G4S Secure Solution for Jail Services for a two (2) year period from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014, in an amount not to exceed $488,163.88. Recommended Action: Approve Robert Guthrie, Chief of Police, presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Wuo, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with G4S Secure Solution for Jail Services for a two (2) year period from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014, in an amount not to exceed $488,163.88. AYES: Council Member Wuo, Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None e. Introduce Ordinance No. 2298 amending Section 1903 of Chapter 9 of Article 1 of the Arcadia Municipal Code to prohibit class action claims against the City. Recommended Action: Introduce Stephen Deitsch, City Attorney, presented the staff report. 05-15-12 5 54:0059 It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2298 amending Section 1903 of Chapter 9 of Article 1 of the Arcadia Municipal Code to prohibit class action claims against the City. AYES: Council Member Segal, Wuo, Amundson, Kovacic, and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned this meeting in memory of long time Arcadia resident Mollie Miller Spellman at 9:50 p.m. to a continued regular meeting on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the Police Department, EOC Room for purposes of discussing the Proposed 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Budget. Gene Glasco, City Clerk By: Lisa Mussenden Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager 05-15-12 6 54:0060 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2012 EOC ROOM AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Harbicht called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. All City Council Members present at this meeting. STUDY SESSION a. Report, discussion and direction regarding the Proposed 2012-13 Fiscal Year Budget. (continued from the May 15, 2012 meeting) Mr. Lazzaretto, City Manager, and Mr. Quach, Administrative Services Director, provided the City Council with information they requested at the May 15, 2012, Study Session including a 5 year projected financial forecast; department budget service reductions, revenue enhancement options, and 2.25% reductions. It was the consensus of the City Council that they will review the reduction information provided to them by staff, and bring back suggestions and recommendations to the next meeting. There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned this meeting at 6:50 p.m. to June 5, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Gene Glasco, City Clerk /1. By: Lisa Mussenden Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager 1 05-29-12 54:0061 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2012 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Harbicht called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL: PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht ABSENT: None A motion was made by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Wuo to excuse Mayor Pro Tern Segal. STUDY SESSION/CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) — No one appeared. Mayor Pro Tern Segal arrived at 5:10 p.m. STUDY SESSION a. Report, discussion and direction regarding the Proposed 2012-13 Fiscal Year Budget. (continued meetings from May 15, 2012, and May 29, 2012) Mr. Lazzaretto provided a brief overview of the direction given by the City Council at the meeting of May 15 and May 29 Budget Study Sessions regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2012-13 Budget; and . It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Segal, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and carried on roll call vote to bring back to the June 19 meeting, the appropriate resolutions for City Council action to adopt the Fiscal Year 2012-13 Budget. AYES: Council Member Segal, Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None a. Report, discussion and direction on City Hall Exterior Renovations — Phase 3 of the City Hall Rehabilitation Project. Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, and Phil Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer, provided the staff report regarding the City Hall Exterior Renovations including baseline improvements, upgrade options, tile murals and upgrade landscape options around City Hall and City Council Chambers. It was moved by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to proceed with Phase 3 of the City Hall Rehabilitation Project including the restoration of the tile mural. 1 06-05-12 54:0062 AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Segal, Amundson, and Harbicht NOES: Council Member Wuo ABSENT: None The Mayor adjourned the Study Session at 6:40 p.m. to Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of Alex Spencer, Kristy Reed, Sondra Berry-Young, Barbara Irving, Jeffrey Fee, Marlene St. Justin, Donald Mundt, Antoinette Raines and Ismael Alonso, collectively and on behalf of themselves v. HVM L.L.C. Management Company d/b/a Extended Stay Hotels, a corporation, City of Arcadia and Does 1-100, inclusive (Los Angeles County (Pasadena) Superior Court Case No. GC047629). Mayor Harbicht adjourned the Closed Session at 6:55 p.m. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Mayor Harbicht called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Pastor Terrence Shay, Mandarin Baptist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Tony Trabbie, Arcadia Fire Chief ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht ABSENT: None REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON STUDY SESSION/CLOSED SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Deitsch reported that the City Council met in a Study Session, prior to the regular meeting, to hear a report from staff regarding the proposed 2012-13 Fiscal Year Budget; that the City Council directed staff to bring back the proposed 2012-13 Fiscal Year budget for possible adoption at the June 19, 2012, meeting; and that the City Council also heard a report from staff regarding the City Hall Exterior Renovations—Phase 3 of the City Hall Rehabilitation Project and after discussion, the City Council directed staff to proceed with Phase 3 of the City Hall project including restoration of the tile murals. In addition, Mr. Deitsch reported that the City Council also met in a Closed Session to consider the one (1) item listed on the posted agenda regarding pending litigation; no reportable action was taken. 2 06-05-12 54:0063 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Lazzaretto announced that the staff report regarding Consent Calendar Item 2.d. was missing page 2 in the agenda binder and was redistributed; he requested that Consent Calendar Item 2.o be pulled for discussion; and that City Manager Item 3.b. is tabled to a future meeting. 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 Mayor Pro Tern Segal to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of a Mayor's Certificate to Arcadia resident Erica Wu for competing in 2012 Olympics in London. 1. PUBLIC HEARING a. A Council Member call up for review of Arcadia Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 12-02 to revise the operational Conditions of Approval of Conditional Use Permit 97-002 that approved the existing Extended Stay America Hotel at 401 East Santa Clara Street. Recommended Action: Overturn the Planning Commission's decision and adopt the amendment to CUP 97-002 with the original Conditions of Approval Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator, presented the staff report. Mayor Harbicht opened the public hearing. Tim McOsker, Attorney with the law firm of Mayer-Brown representing HVM L.L.C, appeared and requested the City Council leave the Planning Commission's decision in place; and the City's requirement of adding indemnification language which would address potential liability to Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 12-02; he discussed the City's policy of requiring indemnification language, but noted that CUP 97-002 did not include an indemnification clause and felt it was unfair to now ask ESA (Extended Stay America) to indemnify the City for litigation that was already filed prior to their request for an amendment; and he urged the City Council to uphold the decision made by the Planning Commission including the indemnity language prepared for Resolution No. 1851. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Mayor Pro Tem Segal, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Harbicht declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Harbicht suggested the public hearing be continued to June 19, 2012, to allow Mr. Deitsch and Mr. McOsker to prepare and agree on language that accomplishes what the City is requesting. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Segal, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to reopen and continue the public hearing to the June 19, 2012, City Council meeting. 3 06-05-12 54:0064 AYES: Council Member Segal, Amundson, Kovacic, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Amy Wang, an Arcadia High School student, appeared with other students from different Arcadia schools and acknowledged that they feel very lucky to have grown up in Arcadia and would like to get more involved and give back to the community. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK Council Member Amundson announced the dedication of the plaque honoring Milton Sonnevic, former Principal of Baldwin Stocker Elementary School for 20 years, on Friday, June 8, and encouraged everyone to attend, especially the Baldwin Stocker Alumni. Mayor Pro Tern Segal announced that he recently attended an event at Baldwin Stocker honoring Jim and Margret Barrows. Council Member Kovacic congratulated Council Member Amundson regarding his vision of honoring Milton Sonnevik; he commended and thanked the Arcadia students for attending the City Council and encouraged them to get involved in the community and stay involved; he congratulated Arcadia High School Coach Jon Dimalante on his retirement and for 17 years of commitment to the Arcadia Apaches; he commented on the thoughtful words of Pastor Shay regarding the passing of Jackie Faust-Moreno and sent his heartfelt condolences on behalf of him and his wife Barb to her family. Council Member Wuo thanked the County of Los Angeles and Supervisor Antonovich for the Veteran's Memorial Day Celebration honoring our Veterans; he noted voting day today and hoped that everyone voted; he also thanked the Arcadia students for attending the City Council meeting; he commented on the academic ranking in California of Arcadia High School; and noted that school will be out for the summer on June 15; and wished all fathers a Happy Father's Day. City Clerk Glasco also commented on the passing of Jackie Faust-Moreno and sent condolences to the family on behalf of the Arcadia Historical Society. Mayor Harbicht announced that he also attended the Veteran's Memorial Day Celebration at the County Park and other Memorial Day events. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 17, 2012, and May 1, 2012. Recommended Action: Approve b. Adopt Resolution No. 6828 initiating proceedings for the annual levy and collection of assessments for the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 pursuant to the provisions of Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code and ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Report. Recommended Action: Adopt 4 06-05-12 54:0065 Adopt Resolution No. 6829 approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report of Willdan Financial Services for the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1. Recommended Action: Adopt Adopt Resolution No. 6830 declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2012-13 and setting a time and place for a public hearing. Recommended Action: Adopt c. Adopt Ordinance No. 2298 amending Section 1903 of Chapter 9 of Article I of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to class action claims against the City. Recommended Action: Adopt d. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with Doug Martin Contracting, Inc. for the 2011-2012 Slurry Seal Project in the amount of$357,283. Recommended Action: Approve e. Accept the donation of $50,000 from the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for programs and materials for the Library. Recommended Action: Approve f. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an agreement with Baker & Taylor for primary materials for a period of three (3) years, with an option to renew for a maximum of three(3) additional one (1) year terms. Recommended Action: Approve g. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with Arcadia Unified School District for transportation services for recreation activities from June 18, 2012, through June 1, 2013, in an amount not to exceed $43,000. Recommended Action: Approve h. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a purchase order contract with Corporate Business Interiors for the purchase, delivery, and installation of furniture for the Community Center, in an amount not to exceed $48,000. Recommended Action: Approve Accept all work performed by ACE Restoration and Waterproofing Inc. for the Baldwin Reservoir 2 and 3 Repair Project as complete: and authorize final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents. Recommended Action: Approve j. Authorize and direct the City Manager to renew the Professional Services Agreement with Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. for parking enforcement services from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013, in an amount not to exceed $162,249.52. Recommended Action: Approve k. Authorize and direct the City Manager to renew the Professional Services Agreement with Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA for animal control services from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, in the amount of $72,564.84. Recommended Action: Approve 5 06-05-12 54:0066 Authorize and direct the City Manager to renew the Professional Services Agreement with Executive Information Services (EIS) for PS.NET public safety software system support services from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, in the amount of $24,640. Recommended Action: Approve m. Authorize and direct the City Manager to renew the Professional Services Agreement with All City Management Services for crossing guard services from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, in the amount of$154,867. Recommended Action: Approve n. Approve the revised classification specification for Police Records Manager. Recommended Action: Approve o. Set a public hearing for the June 19, 2012, City Council meeting regarding the Planning Commission's denial of an appeal of the Santa Anita Oaks Homeowner's Association Architectural Design Review Board's denial of a new home at 1101 San Carlos Road. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar items 2.a through 2.n. AYES: Council Member Segal, Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None As requested by Mr. Lazzaretto, Consent Calendar Item 2.o was pulled to provide additional information which became available after the agenda was posted; he noted that Council Member Kovacic will not be in attendance at the public hearing on June 19 and solicited input from the City Council regarding a continuance of the public hearing; and it was also noted that the applicant may not be available for the July 3 meeting. It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and carried on roll call vote to set the public hearing for June 19, 2012. AYES: Council Member Segal, Amundson, Kovacic, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None 3. CITY MANAGER ITEMS a. Report, discussion and direction concerning financial support for the San Gabriel Valley Housing and Homeless Coordinating Council. Recommended Action: Approve Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, presented the staff report. 6 06-05-12 54:0067 Scott Chamberlain of the San Gabriel Valley Housing & Homeless Coordinating Council appeared and provided additional information regarding their request for financial support from the City of Arcadia. It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to approve the request of the San Gabriel Valley Housing and Homeless Coordinating Council of a grant in the amount of$2,500. AYES: Council Member Segal, Wuo, Amundson, Kovacic, and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None b. Report, discussion and direction regarding the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. Recommended Action: Provide Direction, if any City Manager Item 3.b was pulled from the agenda and tabled to a future meeting. c. Adopt Resolution No. 6831 setting City water rates and finding the rates will not exceed the estimated amount necessary to fund operation of the City Water System. Recommended Action: Adopt Adopt Resolution No. 6832 setting City sewer rates and finding the rates will not exceed the estimated amount necessary to fund operation of the City Sewer System. Recommended Action: Adopt Adopt Resolution No. 6833 setting the service rates for the collection of residential refuse and recyclables pursuant to Section 5120.7 of the Arcadia Municipal Code. Recommended Action: Adopt Tom Tait, Public Works Services Director and Vanessa Hevener, Environmental Services Officer presented, the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6831 setting City water rates and finding the rates will not exceed the estimated amount necessary to fund operation of the City Water System. AYES: Council Member Segal, Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6832 setting City sewer rates and finding the rates will not exceed the estimated amount necessary to fund operation of the City Sewer System. AYES: Council Member Segal, Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None 7 06-05-12 54:0068 It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6833 setting the services rates for the collection of residential refuse and recyclables pursuant to Section 5120.7 of the Arcadia Municipal Code. AYES: Council Member Segal, Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None d. Introduce Ordinance No. 2297 amending Part 9 of Chapter 2, Article IV of the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding a new Section 4290.1 prohibiting the use of tobacco products at City parks, recreation areas and entertainment events. Recommended Action: Introduce Ryan Wright, Assistant Director of Recreation and Community Services, presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Amundson and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2297 amending Part 9 of Chapter 2, Article IV of the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding a new Section 4290.1 prohibiting the use of tobacco products at City parks, recreation areas and entertainment events. AYES: Council Member Segal, Amundson, Kovacic, and Wuo NOES: Council Member Harbicht ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, the Mayor adjourned this meeting in memory of Arcadia resident Gerry Plessner and Director of Library and Museum Services Jackie Faust-Moreno at 8:45 p.m. to June 19, 2012, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Gene Glasco, City Clerk By: Lisa Mussenden Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager 8 06-05-12