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Home My WebLink AboutMAY 15,2007 I I I 49:0072 CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2007 As authorized by California Government Code Section 54956 and Arcadia City Charter Section 408, The City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Arcadia met at 5:00 p,m, in a Special Meeting at the Arcadia City Council Chamber Conference Room, CALL TO ORDER The Mayor Segal called the meeting to order at 5:00 p,m, ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: ABSENT: Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal None CLOSED SESSION a, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators, Citv Neqotiators: William W, Floyd and Tracey Hause, Emplovee Orqanizations: Arcadia Public Employees Association, Arcadia City Employees, Arcadia Police Officers' Association, Arcadia Firefighters' Association and unrepresented employees: Department Heads, Division Managers, and Part-time employees, RECONVENE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO STUDY SESSION AT 6:35 P.M, Mayor Segal convened the Study Session to order at 6:35 p,m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: ABSENT: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal None STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) None STUDY SESSION a, Discussion of Equity Sharing options for Alta Street Affordable Housing Project. Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director presented a report regarding equity sharing options for the Alta Street Affordable Housing Project. He discussed the equity sharing concept and the moderate income levels based on household size and maximum income to qualify, He noted that 2 of the 6 moderate income units are reserved for City employees and provided examples of various City positions and salaries and explained how they can qualify based on income, He discussed the selling cost of the units based on the 1 05-15-2007 49:0073 market rate versus what the unit must sell for. Mr. Penman discussed the share equity process and noted that under Redevelopment Law, the units are restricted for 45 years, It was the consensus of the Agency Board to include equity sharing options with limitations in the agreement and bring this item back to a future meeting for formal consideration; and that 2 of the units be offered to City employees that currently live in Arcadia first and then open it up to other employees. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO OPEN SESSION Mayor Segal convened the Open Session meeting at 7:05 p.m, in the Council Chamber. INVOCATION Reverend Ron Fraker, Victory Chapel, Church of the Foursquare Gospel. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Peter Amundson ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: ABSENT: Segal, Harbicht, Amundson, Chandler and Wuo None REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM City Attorney Steve Deitsch reported that the City Council met in closed session to consider the one item listed on the posted notice of special meeting agenda, No reportable action was taken. Additionally, Mr. Deitsch reported that the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board conducted a study session concerning Equity Sharing Options for Alta Street Affordable Housing Project. The City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board directed staff to bring this item back to a future Agency Board meeting for formal consideration, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Kelly noted that item 1(e) is removed from the agenda and will be brought back for consideration at the June 5, 2007 meeting. 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. Presentation of Proclamation declaring Emergency Services week, 2 05-15-2007 I I I I I I 49:0074 PUBLIC COMMENTS None REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK Council Member Wuo congratulated his friend Hal Libby who was selected as senior citizen of the year; he reminded everyone about the new parking enforcement company; he thanked the citizens for supporting Measure B on election day; he reminded everyone to be careful during the Memorial Day weekend; and he also reminded everyone that City Council appointments will take place in June to serve on a commission, Council Member Harbicht had nothing to report, Council Member Amundson noted the defeat of Measure A; he mentioned that Saturday is Armed Forces Day; he noted that Stephen Sanderson was recently promoted to Lance Corporal; he noted that PFC Timothy Schultz is the son of a classmate from Baldwin Stocker; he discussed an "adopt a soldier" program or a pen pal program between the schools and soldiers; and noted that contact can be made with the City Manager's office if anyone is interested in adopting a soldier. Mr, Amundson announced that the Marine band will be performing at the July 7, 2007 concert in front of City Hall; and he also announced that the Arcadia Police Department is collecting items for care packages to send to soldiers through the Operation Gratitude Program, Council Member Chandler thanked the Rotary Club for their salute to Hal Libby as senior citizen of the year award and also thanked City staff for a great job; he also noted that Bob Harbicht chaired the senior citizen event. He thanked the voters for supporting Measure B; and mentioned a letter from the Mayor of City of Anaheim thanked the City of Arcadia for sending fire fighters to assist in the Anaheim Hills fire on April 11, 2007. Mayor Segal congratulated Hal Libby as senior citizen of the year; he thanked the City Council for their time spent in educating the public on Measure B and also thanked the citizens who supported Measure B; he noted that here will be a patriotic concert co-sponsored by the Arcadian Republicans and the Recreation and Community Services by the U,S, Marine Corp Band First Division Band from Camp Pendleton on Saturday, July 7 at 5:00 p,m, at City Hall west lawn; he noted the free Thursday summer concerts will begin every Thursday, 7p.m, to 8:30 p,m, beginning July 12 through August 23, the Historical Society will sell snacks, free face painting and free parking provided by the Santa Anita Race Track at Gate 8, Mr, Segal announced the recruitment of board and commission vacancies, James Barrows, City Clerk thanked all City employees and poll workers who assisted on Election Day, 1. CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 1, 2007, Recommended Action: Approve 3 05-15-2007 49:0075 CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: b, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 1, 2007, Recommended Action: Approve I c, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW THE JOINT USE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE SHARED USE OF NINE (9) FACILITIES FOR A TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, Recommended Action: Approve d, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BOND BLACKTOP, INC, FOR THE 2006-2007 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $246,960, Recommended Action: Approve e, ACCEPT ALL WORK PERFORMED BY DENBOER ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION FOR THE BOOSTER PUMP STATION AT ORANGE GROVE WATER FACILITY AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE THE FINAL PAYMENT TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, Recommended Action: Approve f. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HUMPHREY CONSTRUCTORS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DEBRIS WALL AT WILDERNESS PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,780, Recommended Action: Approve I g, RESOLUTION NO, 6576 DESIGNATING AN ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL MEMBER AND AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, Recommended Action: Adopt h. RESOLUTION NO, 6577 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, Recommended Action: Adopt A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, and carried on roll call vote to approve items 1 ,a through 1,d and 1.f through 1,h on the City Council/Agency Consent Calendars, City Council item e was pulled from the agenda, AYES: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Harbicht, Amundson, Wuo, and Segal NOES: None 2. CITY MANAGER a, REQUEST FROM THE ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION TO SOLICIT MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS VIA CITY WATER BILLS. Recommended Action: Approve Adopt I 4 05-15-2007 49:0076 I Linda Garcia, Communications, Marketing and Special Projects Manager presented the staff report regarding the Arcadia Public Library Foundation to solicit monetary contributions via City water bills in two upcoming water bill mailings, and further, that the City Council authorize the use of the General Fund to absorb the cost of staff support and printing of the solicitation flyer. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, and carried on roll call vote to approve the request from the Arcadia Public Library Foundation to solicit monetary contributions via City Water bills and to include language on the flyer that the donation is tax deductible, AYES: NOES: Council Member Chandler, Harbicht, Amundson, Wuo and Segal None ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p,m, The City Council Redevelopment Agency adjourned this meeting to June 5, 2007 at 4:00 p,m, in the City Council Chamber Conference Room, I M~I~ ATTEST: :<:A ames H, Barrows, City Clerk c;:j/-I? <: I 5 05-15-2007