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Home My WebLink About10/16/201254:0120 CITY COUNCIL /SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012 Pursuant to the adjournment of the October 2, 2012 Regular Meeting of the City Council /Successor Agency to the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. the City Clerk appeared at the time and place of adjournment at 6:00 p.m. and announced that no quorum was present until 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Harbicht called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL: PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht ABSENT: None INVOCATION – Reverend Rodolfo Reyes, Arcadia Police Department Chaplain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mary Beth Hayes, Director of Library and Museum Services SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager 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 Amundson, seconded by Council Member Segal to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Consideration of Special Use Permit No. SUP 12 -18 for the California Philharmonic to perform five (5) concerts at the northwest portion of the infield of Santa Anita Park at 285 West Huntington Drive in the summer of 2013. Recommended Action: Appro- Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director, and Lisa Flores, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Mayor Harbicht opened the public hearing. No one appeared. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Harbicht declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Harbicht reported that he, City Manager Lazzaretto, and Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Kruckeberg met with California Philharmonic and Pasadena Symphony and Pops representatives to express the City's concern regarding the conflicting dates for the 2013 summer series; he indicated the dates have already been publicized and cannot be changed; that California Philharmonic agreed to change the dates next year and 10 -16 -12 54:0121 inform the City and Pasadena POPS of the new dates in advance; he stated that both organizations agreed to make every effort to publicize the best route for attendees to get to their event on the nights there are conflicts. It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to approve Special Use Permit No. SUP 12 -18 for the California Philharmonic to perform five (5) concerts at the northwest portion of the infield of Santa Anita Park at 285 West Huntington Drive in the summer of 2013; subject to the Conditions of Approval listed in the staff report, and add an indemnification clause. AYES: Council Member Segal, Amundson, Kovacic, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None b. Consideration of Special Use Permit No. SUP 12 -20 to allow Circus Vargas in the southwest parking lot of Santa Anita Park at 285 West Huntington Drive. Recommended Action: Approve Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director, and Lisa Flores, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Mayor Harbicht opened the public hearing. No one appeared. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Wuo, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Harbicht declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Council Member Segal and carried on roll call vote to approve Special Use Permit No. SUP 12 -20 to allow Circus Vargas in the southwest parking lot of Santa Anita Park at 285 West Huntington Drive, subject to the Conditions of Approval listed in the staff report; and add.an insurance indemnification. AYES: Council Member Amundson, Segal, Kovacic, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None Introduce Ordinance No. 2303 amending various Sections of Article III (Public Safety), Chapter 2 (Traffic Regulations) of the Arcadia Municipal. Code regarding Mobile Food Vending in the Public Right -of -Way. Recommended Action: Introduce City Manager Lazzaretto reported that the City has evaluated its ordinance on mobile food vending and prior to bringing forward a proposed ordinance to permit mobile food vendors to operate in the public right -of -way, the City was served with a Complaint for Declaratory Relief filed on behalf of the Southern California Mobile Food Vendors Association alleging that the City's prohibition is contrary to State Law. Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director, presented the staff report and noted that upon discussion with the City Attorney and opposing counsel, staff felt that Condition C of Section 3234.2 is unnecessary and is already part of the law which is regulated by the Los Angeles County Department of Health; and recommended that Condition C be deleted. 10 -16 -12 2 54:0122 Mayor Harbicht opened the public hearing. Scott Hettrick, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared and discussed concerns expressed by some of the members of the Chamber of Commerce in hope that City staff will mitigate some of the concerns and potential issues; he commented on the downside of allowing food trucks to park in the public right -of -way, including traffic issues, littering and creating a nuisance to the local businesses A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Segal, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Harbicht declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2303 amending various Sections of Article III (Public Safety), Chapter 2 (Traffic Regulations) of the Arcadia Municipal Code regarding Mobile Food Vending in the Public Right -of -Way; that Condition C of Section 3234.2 be deleted; and that Condition be amended to include "A vending vehicle may not stand or park in the public right -of -way between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. in commercial and industrial zones, and between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. in residential zones." AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Segal, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: ' None PUBLIC COMMENTS Jennifer Jackson, PTA President of Hugo Reid Elementary School, appeared and reported on various programs and activities currently happening at Hugo Reid; she provided information on upgrades to the school as a result of Measure I; and announced that on Saturday, October 20, a group of 4th and 5th grade students will perform at the opening of the Performing Arts Center at Arcadia High School. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 1234]). City Clerk Glasco, announced the "Duffy Hudson as Edgar Allan Poe, 50 Minutes Show ", sponsored by the Friends of Public Library on October 17; Senior Day Camp at Wilderness Park on October 18; and Haunted Halloween Happening at the Community Center on October 31; he invited everyone to attend. Council Member Amundson, noted how appreciative he was to be on native soil and what we have as a Country after returning from a trip overseas; and he encouraged everyone to register to vote and vote in the upcoming Presidential Election on November 6. Mayor Pro Tern Segal congratulated Council Member Wuo on co- chairing the Methodist Hospital Crystal Ball; and reported that more than $500,000 was raised. Council Member Kovacic expressed his appreciation to Hugo Reid PTA President, Ms. Jackson for her report; he commended Council Member Wuo and Mayor Pro Tern Segal for a job well done as co -chair and auctioneer at the Methodist Hospital Crystal Ball; he reminded everyone of the Breeders' Cup on November 2 and 3; and encouraged everyone to attend; he reiterated Ms. 10 -16 -12 54:0123 Jackson's comment and invited everyone to attend the Arcadia High School Student Showcase on October 18, the Hugo Reid Student Showcase on October 20, the ribbon cutting on October 18, and the Grand Opening Gala Concert on October 27; and provided information to purchase tickets. Council Member Wuo thanked the community and Mayor Pro Tern Segal for their generous donations at the Crystal Ball; he commented on Methodist Hospital's brand new Emergency Center, North Tower, and new Stroke Center; and he encouraged everyone to attend the "626 Night Market" at the Santa Anita Park. Mayor Harbicht announced that he also attended the Methodist Hospital Crystal Ball; and also congratulated Council Member Wuo and Mayor Pro Tern Segal on a successful event. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Accept the donation of $2.000 to the Arcadia Public Library for the Jackie Faust - Moreno Trust Fund. Recuinmended Action: Accept b. Accept the donation of $5,000 to the Arcadia Public Library from the Hakka Foundation. Recommended Action: Accept C. Accept all work performed by E &R Construction Inc for the Water Valve Replacement Proiect; and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subiect to a retention of $3,029.69. Recommended Action: Approve d. Award a purchase order contract to Waxie Sanitary Supply for the purchase of Big Belly Solar Trash and Recycling Units in an amount not to exceed $37,663.76. Recommended Action: Approve e. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with the Original Mowbray's Tree Service, Inc. for the removal and replacement of Stone Pine Trees in the amount of $76,270. 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.e. AYES: Council Member Segal, Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None 3. CITY MANAGER ITEMS a. Report, discussion and direction concerning Gold Line Transit Plaza Preferred Design Concept. Recommended Action: Approve 10 -16 -12 4 54:0124 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, and a Powerpoint presentation of the Transit Plaza preliminary design drawings featuring landscape plans, trees, vendor area, water feature and benches. It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to approve the preliminary design of the Gold Line Transit Plaza at a project cost of $747,000, authorize an additional funding appropriation of $138,000, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a project funding agreement with the Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority for the approved project design and amount. AYES: Council Member Segal, Amundson and Wuo NOES: Council Member Kovacic and Harbicht ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned this meeting at 8:31 p.m. to November 6, 2012, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. ATTEST: Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor 10 -16 -12 5