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Home My WebLink AboutFEBRUARY 6,2007 I I I 49:0019 CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2007 The City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Arcadia met at 6.00 p.m. in a regular closed session meeting in the Arcadia City Council Chamber Conference Room. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor Chandler called the meeting in order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Amundson, Harbicht, Segal, Wuo and Chandler ABSENT: None CLOSED SESSION/STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) None. CLOSED SESSION a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957) Title: City Manager. b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer about labor contract negotiations with an unrepresented employee - City Manager. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO OPEN SESSION The Mayor convened the Open Session meeting at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Rabbi Alan Lachtrnan, Temple Beth David PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Don Penman, Assistant City Manager and Development Services Director ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Segal, Amundson, Harbicht and Wuo ABSENT: None REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY 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 items a and b on the posted closed session agenda, No reportable action was taken, 1 02-06-2007 49:0020 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None I 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 Harbicht and carried on roll call vote to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. PRESENTATION - Police Reserve Officer Tony Minnillo 1. PUBLIC HEARING a, CONSIDERATION OF TEXT AMENDMENT 06-02 AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 06-02 - AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF FLOOR AREA RATIO. AMENDING THE REGULATIONS RELATED TO SPECIAL SETBACKS AND ADDING REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY STORAGE CONTAINERS. Recommended Action: Approve ORDINANCE NO, 2223 PERTAINING TO THE DEFINITION OF FLOOR AREA RATIO; REGULATIONS FOR ESTABLISHED SETBACK LINES: AND REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHIN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES. I Recommended Action: Introduce The City Council concurred with the recommendation made by Assistant City Manager and Development Services Director Don Penman to continue the hearing relating to the definition of Floor Area Ratio issue to a future study session, and proceed with the hearing on setbacks and temporary storage containers. Community Development Administrator Jason Kruckeberg presented the staff report relating to Text Amendment 06-02 for established setback lines and regulations for temporary storage containers within single-family residential zones. In response to an inquiry by Council Member John Wuo, Community Development Administrator Jason Kruckeberg responded that setback lines were not being changed; he noted that this would simplify the review process for homeowners, In addition to Council Member John Wuo's inquiry, Mr. Penman added that on-street bin and container permits are handled through the encroachment permit process and under the proposed regulations, building materials could not be stored on the street without a storage container which would require an encroachment permit. Mr. Penman also added that encroachment permits must be obtained for trash dumpsters stored on the street and that certain standards must be meet Le, reflectors on the trash bin, site visibility and access, A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Segal, seconded by Council/Agency Member I Harbicht to close the public hearing, 2 02-06-2007 I I I 49:0021 A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Segal, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, to approve Text Amendment 06-02 and General Plan Amendment 06-02 amending the regulations related to special setbacks and adding regulations for temporary storage containers within single family residential zones and introduce Ordinance No. 2223 pertaining to regulations for established setback lines and regulations for temporary storage containers within single-family residential zones. AYES: NOES: Council/Agency Members Segal, Harbicht, Amundson, Wuo and Chandler None PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) Bill Hacket, Field Representative for Assembly Member Anthony J. Portantino advised that Assembly Bill Nos. 34 and 40 regarding umbilical cord blood banking have been introduced by Assembly Member Portantino; he also advised that the Cal Grant application deadline is March 2, 2007; and that on Saturday, February 10, 2007 there will be a financial workshop relating to Cal Grants at Eagle Rock High School relating to Cal Grants. Mr. Portantino also announced that there will be an Open House at the District Office on March 1, 2007 from 5:00pm to 7:00 p,m. at 215 Marengo Avenue in Pasadena. Bill Hoherd thanked the City Council for their condolences regarding the recent passing of his wife, Marilyn. Douglas P.. Carstens, Esq" Chatten-Brown & Carstens, representative of Arcadia First! announced his objection to discussions relating to the proposed Caruso project in closed session and should be discussed in open session. Sung Tse, representative of Arcadia First! also expressed concerns regarding Caruso project matters being discussed in closed sessions. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK Council Member Amundson commented that he has received complaints from residents regarding leaflets being left at doorsteps and outlined the process to get on the Refusal Registry. He also announced his support of Measure B. Council Member Segal wished the Chinese and Asian community a Happy New Year. Council Member Wuo announced the joint meeting with the School Board which was very informative; he also announced the Chinese Association luncheon for all City employees is on February 9, 2007 and that the Chinese New Year is February 18. Council Member Harbicht announced that the City Council abides by the provisions of the Brown Act and that Caruso Affiliated representatives were not included in these closed sessions. Mr. Harbicht also announced that he would like to see a future study session scheduled regarding north/south traffic flow during rush hour, the City Council concurred with that request. City Clerk Jim Barrows had no announcements to report. Mayor Chandler announced that City Manager Mr. Kelly was recently elected to serve as Chairperson of the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Commission and Public Works Services Director Pat Malloy was elected as Vice Chairperson of the Main San Gabriel 3 02-06-2007 49:0022 Basin Water Master which is the largest groundwater basin in Southem Califomia and is the primary source of groundwater for the City of Arcadia. Mayor Chandler also acknowledged recently promoted Mark Krikorian to Fire Marshall and L. James Miller, Fire Engineer. Also, recently swom in as new fire fighters was Paramedic Oscar Cortez, Fire Fighter Michael Herdman, Fire Fighter Jeff Petterson and Fire Fighter Gary Robinson. I 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 16. 2007 AND JOINT MEETING MINUTES WITH THE ARCADIA BOARD OF EDUCATION. JANUARY 30,2007. Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: b. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. JANUARY 16. 2007 AND JOINT MEETING MINUTES WITH THE ARCADIA BOARD OF EDUCATION. JANUARY 30,2007. Recommended Action: Approve c, RESOLUTION NO. 6553 APPROVING A DRAFT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS AND MUNICIPAL TRANSIT OPERATORS FOR THE LARGE URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM. Recommended Action: Adopt d. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT TO GALE GROUP FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUBSCRIPTIONS TO FIVE ONLINE LIBRARY DATABASES IN THE AMOUNT OF $35.149.11. Recommended Action: Approve I e. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES FOR A TOTAL COMPENSATION STUDY IN THE AMOUNT OF $22.000. Recommended Action: Approve f. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CURBSIDE INC. TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL COLLECTION OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000, Recommended Action: Approve g. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PARSONS ENERGY & CHEMICALS GROUP INC. FOR THE LEASE OF 30 PARKING SPACES IN THE CITY HALL PARKING LOT. Recommended Action: Approve Council Member Wuo pulled item f for discussion and Council Member Harbicht pulled item g for discussion. I 4 02-06-2007 I I I 49:0023 A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to approve the Consent Calendar items 1 a thru e, on the City Council/ARA Consent Calendars. AYES: NOES: Council/Agency Members Harbicht, Amundson, Segal, Wuo and Chandler None In response to an inquiry by Council Member Harbicht regarding item f, Marie Nguyen, Management Aide in the Public Works Services Department responded to various questions relating to residential collection of household hazardous waste and public outreach. Also, Ms. Nguyen responded that residents can obtain used oil containers at the Public Works Service Center or visit any of the 5 used oil service centers in the City. In response to a question by Mayor Chandler, Mr. Malloy, Public Works Services Director announced the list of items that can be picked up. Mr. Malloy also responded that any computer related or electrical items can be collected through Waste Management. Mr. Malloy also noted that the City has 4 bulky item pick up days per year, per household. In response to an inquiry by Council Member John Wuo regarding item g, Mr. Penman commented that staff had completed a parking analysis within the Civic Center. Mr, Penman also noted that the lease is Monday through Friday and will not affect soccer activities during the weekend; he also noted that the lease is on a month to month basis and that the 30 spaces will not impact the Monday through Friday City Hall work schedule, A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to approve the Consent Calendar items 1 f and g, on the City Council/ARA Consent Calendars. AYES: NOES: Council/Agency Members Harbicht, Segal, Amundson, Wuo and Chandler None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjoumed at 8:20 p.m. in memory of Marilyn Hoherd, former Mayor Robert Arth and Maynard Diamond. The City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned this meeting to February 20, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W, Huntington Drive, Arcadia. ~~M g handler, Mayor ATTEST: 5 02-06-2007