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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 19,2008so:aozt CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY,FEBRUARY19,2008 Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tempore Robert Harbicht PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pat Malloy, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht and Wuo ABSENT: Council/Agency Member Segal A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson to excuse Mayor Segal. ' REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEYlAGENCY COUNSEL ON CLOSED SESSION/STUDY SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Steve Deitsch reported that the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board met in closed session to consider the one (1) item listed on the posted agenda under closed session. No reportable action was taken. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 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 Amundson, seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler and carried on roll call vote to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2239 EXTENDING THE TIME LIMIT ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND THE TIME LIMIT TO PAY INDEBTEDNESS AND RECEIVE PROPERTY TAXES PURSUANT TO HEALTH 02-19-2008 50:0022 FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO HEALTH , AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.6(E)(2)(D). Recommended Action: Conduct Public Hearing and Introduce Ordinance No. 2239. City Manager Don Penman presented the staff report extending the time limit on the effectiveness of the Redevelopment Plan by two years for the Central Redevelopment Project; he noted that as a result of state budget deficits, the state took tax increment away $315,456.75 in 2004-05 and $354,408.21 in 2005-06. He explained that by adoption of this Ordinance, the Central Redevelopment Project's plan would be extended by two years which would allow an extension of time for the Agency to receive tax increment revenues and pay back any outstanding debt. The Public Hearing was opened and there were no members of the public appearing to provide testimony. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council/Agency Member Wuo, seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Pro Tempore Harbicht closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Wuo and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2239 extending the time limit on the effectiveness of the Redeveiopment Plan for the Central Redevelopment Project and the time limit to pay indebtedness and receive property taxes pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34670 under the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Redevelopment Project pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33333.6(E)(2)(D), AYES: Council/Agency Member Chandler, Wuo, Amundson and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: Council/Agency Member Segal Mr. Penman noted that an article in the February 15 newspaper which quotes that "although the City asked to be excluded from plan (meaning the RHNA plan) which was approved by the Southern California Association of Governments, Arcadia's appeal was rejected." He noted that he spoke to the author of the article Kevin Felt who apologized that the editor changed the article and a retraction would be printed. Mr. Penman clarified that the City appealed the numbers which was denied by SCAG, the City did not ask to be excluded from the plan. PUBLIC COMMENTS None REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK Council Member Amundson noted that in response to Mr. Chandler's comment at the last meeting on the $850,000 to be allocated to the City's General Plan update, he responded that he could not have said it any better than Mr. Harbicht did. He commented that he was at a ' conference in Florida last week and the key note speaker was Ken Blanchard who was famous for his "one minute manager"; he quoted the City's Mission Statement "to serve the public in an atmosphere of courtesy, friendliness and respect, constantly treating everyone fairly within the 02-19-2008 50:0023 ' policies rules and regulations of Arcadia, to provide the highest quality municipal services with effective, creative and fiscal responsible manner." He noted that all Department Heads should review the City's Mission Statement with the employees and remind staff that the citizens are the customers and should be treated as stated in the Mission Statement. In response to an inquiry by Council Member Amundson regarding the Rusnak project, Mr. Penman responded that acquisitions are moving forward, the Agency owns the self-storage building and the Live Oak property is currently in escrow for the Church of Arcadia. He noted that Rusnak has communicated that Mercedes Benz has expressed to them about securing additional property to meet their dealership requirements, and the Agency is trying to acquire enough property for these improvements. He further noted that once escrow closes on the Church of Arcadia, it is planned to meet with Rusnak staff to discuss various options. He commented that he had a very productive meeting with the Elks Lodge and also noted that there has been no response from the owners of Rod's. Council Member Chandler announced that he attended the Arcadia High School Chinese Parent Booster Club Chinese New Year celebration with Council Member Wuo; and he congratulated the Arcadia High School Chinese Parent Booster Club on their 15th year anniversary. Council Member Wuo announced that the Historical Society hosted a state wide convention at the Historical Museum which he attended and that it was good to see many young high school volunteers. Mayor Pro Tempore Harbicht announced that he will be attending 2 little league opening day ' ceremonies; he noted that AYSO is run by volunteers and the City installed a new backstop at Longley Way Little League. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 5. 2008. Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: b. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 5. 2008. Recommended Action: Approve c. 02-19-2008 3 INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF AND SCHEDULE THE PROTEST PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 4. 2008. Recommended Action: Adopt and Schedule Protest Public Hearing for March 4, 2008. 50:0024 d. e. 9• h. WAIVE THE FORMAL BID PROCESS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OMEGA GROUP FOR A CRIME ANALYSIS MAPPING PROGRAM UPDATE , FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CRIME ANALYSIS UNIT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18.995. Recommended Action: Approve A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Wuo and carried on roll call vote to approve items 2.a through 2.i on the City Council/Agency Consent Calendar. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Wuo, Amundson and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Segal ABSTAIN: Council Member Amundson (Consent Calendar Items 2.a and 2.b) 3. CITY MANAGER/AGENCY DIRECTOR ITEMS: a. u 02-19-2008 30 000. Recommended Action: Approve Recommended Action: Approve Recommended Action: Approve Recommended Action: Approve ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6615 APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION AND RELATED 50:0025 1 Recommended Action: Approve Pat Malloy, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director provided a summary of the City's Industrial Waste and Stormwater Programs; he noted that Hunter and Associates has been assisting the City in monitoring both programs for the past 10 years; and further noted that because of increased responsibilities with both programs, new proposals were solicited from five environmental firms. Susannah Turney, Environmental Services Officer presented a brief overview and visual presentation of the City's Stormwater and Industrial Waste Discharge Programs. She explained legal and illegal discharges, new state regulations, discharges in the storm drain system, programs to promote proper disposal, inspection, monitoring, enforcement, public outreach, staff training and plan checking services. She noted that the City adopted the Industrial Waste Discharge Program in 2000 to protect the City's owned sewer lines. A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson and carried on roll call vote to authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. for Inspection, Monitoring and Plan Checking Services for the Municipal Stormwater and Industrial Waste Programs in the amount of $91,441 and waive any informality in the bid or bidding process. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Segal b. Mr. Penman explained that at the last City Council meeting Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht requested that staff bring back a resolution supporting diversion credit for use of green waste as alternative daily cover at landfills. Marie Rodriguez, Public Works Services, Management Aide, presented the staff report in support of continued AB 939 diversion credit for use of green waste as alternative daily cover at landfills. She explained the purpose of Assembly Bill 939, known as the Integrated Waste Management Act, which mandates a reduction of waste being disposed in the landfills and further explained that AB 939 mandates a reduction of waste being disposed by requiring jurisdictions to meet a diversion goal of 50% though source reduction, recycling and composting. She explained that new legislation seeks to prohibit AB 939 credit for jurisdictions that use green waste for alternate daily cover and require that it be counted toward disposal. She noted that if the City is not allowed diversion credit for alternate daily cover, the City diversion rate would drop below 50% and may result in fines or compliance orders that would require the City to implement expensive new waste diversion programs. A motion was made by Council Member Wuo, seconded by Council Member Amundson and_ carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6609 in support of continued AB 939 diversion credit for use of green waste as alternative daily cover at landfills. 02-19-2008 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6609 IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUED AB 939 50:0026 AYES: Council Member Wuo, Amundson, Chandler and Harbicht , NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Segal Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht requested that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District. c. BE HELD ON SATURDAY. APRIL 5. 2008. Recommended Action: Approve Police Chief Sanderson announced that on Saturday, April 5, 2008 will be the 14th anniversary of the Santa Anita Derby Day Walk and Run. Captain Gene Gioia presented a brief summary on the 14th Annual Santa Anita Derby Day 5K Run and Walk to be held on Saturday, April 5, 2008; he noted that this charitable event is co- sponsored by Methodist Hospital and Westfield Shoppingtown and proceeds from the race will go to the Arcadia High School Athletic Boosters Club, the Arcadia Historical Museum and the Arcadia Explorer Post. He noted that the event will cost about $1,500 to $2,000 in overtime for police personnel and explained that because this is a charitable event, Santa Anita is requesting that the cost of traffic control services be waived as in the past. A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Wuo and carried on roll call vote to waive expenses related to traffic control services for the fourteenth , annual Santa Anita Derby Day 5K run and walk to be held on Saturday, April 5, 2008. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Wuo, Amundson and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Segal ADJOURNMENT The City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned this meeting at 7:55 p.m. to March 4, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. ~~~ , ~~.~~~~ Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor Pro Tempore ATTEST: /~~ .~-~_ ~ i [ " ~' "~ ames H. Barrows, City Clerk 02-19-2008 6