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Home My WebLink AboutJune 3,200850:0067 ' CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2008 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tempore Wuo called the Closed Session Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Kovacic and Wuo ABSENT: Mayor Harbicht A motion was made by CouncillAgency Member Chandler seconded by Council/Agency Member Kovacic to excuse Mayor Harbicht. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) None CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation: Two (2) cases b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of Susannah and Patrick Howard v. City of Arcadia, et al. (Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. GC037061). o, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of Peck Entertainment, et al. v. City of Arcadia (United States District Court Case No. CV06-4631 P7Wx). d. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of Taboo Gentlemen's Club, et al. v. City of Arcadia (California Superior Court 2"d Appellate District Court Case No. B203060). e. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of Ken Harper v. City of Arcadia, et al. (United States District Court Case No. CV08-02286 MANx). f Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of Mueller v. City of Arcadia, et al. (Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC389475). 06-03-2008 50:0068 RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO OPEN SESSION ' Mayor Pro Tempore Wuo convened the Regular Meeting at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber. INVOCATION Reverend Ron Fraker, Church of the Foursquare Gospel 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, Kovacic and Wuo ABSENT: Mayor Harbicht A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler seconded by Council/Agency Member Kovacic to excuse Mayor Harbicht. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEYIAGENCYOOUNSEL ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Steve Deitsch reported that the City Council met in a closed session to consider items a through f under Closed Session on the posted agenda; he further reported that item a - is 2 cases (1) an employment related matter and (2) a potential inverse condemnation matter; 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. 1. PUBLIC HEARING a. Recommended Action: Adopt fl 06-03-2008 2 50:0069 Police Chief Bob Sanderson presented the staff report relating to false security alarm fees; he noted that in November of 2005, the City Council established false alarm penalty assessment for residences and businesses with more than 3 false alarm activations in any consecutive 365 day period; he reported on the number of false alarm calls received in 2005 and 2006; and noted that even though there has been a 25% decrease, the number of responses continue to be high; that some repeat offenders have as many as 19 false alarm activations in a 365 day period; and the average repeat offender has more than 6 to 7 false alarm activations. He explained that false alarm activations affect the overall safety of the community and take officers away from actual emergencies and other calls for service; and further explained the purpose of the proposed increase in the false alarm response fees, annual security alarm permit and the reinstatement fee. He noted that adoption of the proposed resolution will help reduce the number of false alarm activations and recoup a portion of monies spent by the City. Mayor Pro Tempore Wuo opened the public hearing. Mary Hansen appeared and spoke in opposition of the proposed annual security alarm permit fee. Vince Foley appeared and spoke in opposition of the proposed annual security alarm permit fee. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Kovacic and seeing no further objection, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Chandler and carried on roll call to come back on July 15, 2008 with a proposal to outsource the billing for false alarm violations; have a permit system that is either the users obligation or the service providers obligation that is renewed annually; consider having a one time fee and no annual renewal fee as long as the alarm is in good standing; penalize those who are caught with illegal systems and penalize those who have false alarms at a higher rate. AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Chandler, Amundson and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Harbicht PUBLIC COMMENTS None REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK Council Member Chandler commented on the passing of Mr. Gilb and noted that the family requested that donations be made to the Ruth and Charles Gilb Historical Museum and he thanked the Arcadia Boosters for the recent party honoring the coaches. Council Member Kovacic also commented on the passing of Mr. Gilb and encouraged residents to send in donations to the Ruth and Charles Gilb Historical Museum. Council Member Amundson encouraged everyone to attend the Historical Museum on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the opening of the Arcadia Veterans Local History room which honors Arcadia Veterans; and announced that the Historical Museum is looking for local veterans to share their stories. 06-03-2008 50:0070 Mayor Pro Tem Wuo commented on his personal friendship and relationship with Mr. Gilb and , encouraged residents to donate to the Ruth and Charles Gilb Historical Museum; and also commented on a Memorial Day Service he attended on behalf of the Mayor and the City at Live Oak Memorial Park. City Clerk Barrows congratulated the Police Department on a great open house and thanked all the City Departments for their participation and noted the positive feedback he received from the community. CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 20. 2008. Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: b. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 20, 2008. Recommended Action: Approve c. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2242 AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A CHAPTER 10 TO ARTICLE III PERTAINING TO FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT. Recommended Action: Adopt e. CONCERNING FALSE SECURITY ALARMS. Recommended Action: Adopt 9~ Recommended Action: Approve 06-03-2008 r 4 DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION. Recommended Action: Adopt Recommended Action: Approve 50:0071 h. ACCEPT $1,400 GIFT FROM PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS Recommended Action: Approve k. 1 m. n. Recommended Action: Approve o. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH nded Action: Approve P~ 06-03-2008 5 Recommended Action: Approve Recommended Action: Approve 2009. Recommended Action: Approve Recommended Action: Approve WAIVE THE FORMAL BID PROCESS AND APPROVE AARDVARK TACTICAL Recommended Action: Approve 50:0072 4• AND AUTHORIZE THE FINAL PAYMENT TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Recommended Action: Approve A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Amundson, seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler and carried on roll call vote to approve the City Council/Agency Consent Calendar, except item 2.e. AYES: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Kovacic and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: Council/Agency Member Harbicht 3. CITY MANAGER a. ACCEPT THE 2008 WATER MASTER PLAN UPDATE Recommended Action: Approve Pat Malloy, Assistant City Manager/ Public Works Services Director provided a brief history and purpose of the prior updates and noted that the proposed Water Master Plan update focuses on water supply and reliability to fight fires in the event of a catastrophic disaster, recommends additional facilities and improvements to existing facilities, evaluates the existing water distribution system and its ability to meet projected demands; and noted that source of supply, storage, booster pump stations, capital improvement programs and financial model are five interrelated components that the Water Master update will address. Tom Tait, Deputy Public Works Services Director noted that the City is still completing some of the projects that were recommended in the 2001 Water Master Plan update; he noted that the City has 3 sources of water, the Main San Gabriel Basin, the Raymond Basin and the Metropolitan District and 13 wells which pump water from the underground basins, 9 booster stations that pump. water from lower elevations to higher ones, 16 reservoirs that hold a total of over 40 million gallons of water and 168 miles of water pipe which distributes water to homes and businesses in the City. Ken Herman, Associate Civil Engineer presented a slide show and summary of the various Capital Improvement projects completed as part of the 2001 Water Master Plan and provided information on the City's computerized Water Distribution System. Mr. Tait noted that the City has not proposed a water rate increase in 5 years; he noted that as a result of the 1995 Seismic Reliability Study the City received over 9 million dollars in grant funding which has helped stabilize the rates; and a proposed 3% rate increase is being proposed and is scheduled for a public hearing of the next City Council meeting. He further noted that the proposed 2008 Water Master Plan notes maintenance and repairs to some 06-03-2008 FACILITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $124,250. Recommended Action: Approve 50:0073 ' existing reservoirs, 2 steel tanks at the Orange Grove site, the Baldwin Reservoir and replacement of water main pipes. A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Kovacic to accept and approve the 2008 Water Master Plan Update. AYES: Council/Agency Member Chandler, Kovacic, Amundson and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: Council/Agency Member Harbicht ADJOURNMENT The City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned this meeting at 9:10 p.m. to Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia ~,~~~~~ Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor ' ATTEST: i . James H. Barrows, City Clerk 06-03-2008 7