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Home My WebLink AboutAUGUST 7,2007 I I I 49:0098 CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 7,2007 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Segal called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: ABSENT: Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal Amundson A motion was made by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council Member Wuo to excuse Council Member Amundson from tonight's meeting. CLOSED SESSION/STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) None. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators. City Neqotiators: William W. Floyd, Tracey Hause and Mike Casalou. Emplovee Orqanizations: Arcadia Public Employees Association, Arcadia City Employees, Arcadia Police Officers' Association, Arcadia Firefighters' Association and unrepresented employees: Department Heads, Division Managers, Supervisors, and Part-time employees. STUDY SESSION a. Report, direction and approval of Equity Sharing Options - 119-121 Alta Street Affordable Housing Project. Mr. Penman provided an overview of the two equity sharing options for the six for sale townhomes developed by the Redevelopment Agency, in partnership with Trademark Development Company at 119-121 Alta Street. Mr. Penman explained to the City Council that option one (Example I) assumes minimal annual increase in the "affordable" price of a unit based on published "moderate" income limits and the other option (Example II) uses a market price approach as part of the calculation. A motion was made by Council Member/Agency Member Harbicht. seconded by Council Member/Agency Member Wuo to approve Example II - Equity Sharing Calculated on "Market" Price. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO OPEN SESSION Mayor Segal convened the Open Session meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. 08-07-2007 1 49:0099 INVOCATION I Reverend Terry Keenan, The Santa Anita Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Don Penman ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: ABSENT: Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal Amundson A motion was made by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council Member Wuo to excuse Council Member Amundson from tonight's meeting. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEYIAGENCY COUNSEL ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM City Attorney Steve Deitsch reported that the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board met in closed session to consider the one item listed under closed session on the posted agenda. No reportable action was taken. Mr. Deitsch also reported that a study session was conducted concerning equity sharing options for an affordable housing project at 119 -121 Alta Street currently under construction and the City Council unanimously voted to approve the option (Example II) that is essentially a market I driven option concerning equity sharing where owners would share in equity increases or decreases in the value of the affordable housing which they purchase. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGERlEXECUTIVE 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 Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Wuo and carried on roll call vote to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. PUBLIC COMMENTS Scott Moore appeared and spoke on behalf of the Arcadia Police Officers Association (APOA) regarding negotiating issues with the City. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK Council Member Wuo noted that last Friday a senior housing fair was held at the Community Center and was well attended; he announced that the Methodist Hospital Foundation annual Crystal Ball will be held on Saturday, October 13'h and noted that Mayor Segal is the Chairman of the Methodist Hospital Foundation. I 08-07-2007 2 I I I 49:0100 Council Member Harbicht noted that on a recent group bike trip to Montana he met a father and son (Eric and Sean) from Arcadia; he announced that he was the master of ceremony at the Boy Scouts 100th anniversary at the Arboretum; he commented on the Anoakia railcar as noted in the City Manager's Weekly Report and noted that he agrees with the City Manager's recommendation that the City not pursue obtaining the Anoakia railcar since it does not have any real significance to the history of Arcadia; he also commented on another issue in the City Manager's Weekly Report regarding the City's attempt to incorp'orate Live Oak Avenue into the redevelopment area which suggests that the updated General Plan include a specific study of Live Oak Avenue. Mr. Harbicht asked if the study would be conducted by the consultant hired to update the General Plan or would the City Council conduct a study prior to the update to provide input to the consultant. Mr. Kelly responded yes, the consultant would receive input from the community. Planning Commission and the City Council. Council Member Harbicht suggested that a future meeting be scheduled to discuss various ideas and receive input in advance of the consultant conducting the study. Council Member Chandler noted that the building at Sixth and Live Oak was tagged with graffiti; he announced that a household hazardous e-waste clean up will take place on August 18 at Santa Anita Race Track; he read a list of household hazardous items that can be disposed of and commented that the Sanitation District advised that old prescription pills should not be flushed down the toilet because traces show up in the clean water; Mr. Chandler commented on Mr. Kelly's recent announcement of retirement at the end of the year; he noted that the headline in the Pasadena Star News regarding Mr. Kelly's retirement sounds more like he was asked to leave; Mr. Chandler commented that the article is very complimentary of Mr. Kelly and his accomplishments in Arcadia; he thanked Mr. Kelly for his years of service. Mayor Segal commented in response to Mr. Moore's pubic comment regarding the Arcadia Police Officer Association. City Clerk James Barrows had no comments. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 17. 2007. Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: b. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 17. 2007. Recommended Action: Approve c. RESOLUTION NO. 6581 ADOPTING AN EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT AND TRAVEL POLICY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL AND OTHER CITY OFFICIALS WHO SERVE ON A LEGISLATIVE BODY. Recommended Action: Adopt 08-07-2007 3 49:0101 d. ORDINANCE NO. 2230 APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. ZC 07-01 TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF THE PROPERTY AT 630 E. LIVE OAK AVENUE: THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY WILL BE CHANGED FROM "UNZONED" TO "PROFESSIONAL OFFICE/C-O' AND THE SOUTHERLY PORTION FROM 'UNZONED' TO 'PUBLIC PURPOSE/S-2." Recommended Action: Adopt I e. ORDINANCE NO. 2231 ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. ADOPTING AN EMINENT DOMAIN PROGRAM FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND DIRECTING AGENCY STAFF TO RECORD A REVISED STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. Recommended Action: Adopt f. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST COPY TO PROVIDE COPY AND PRINT MANAGEMENT SERViCES TO THE LIBRARY FOR A THREE- YEAR PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 1. 2007 THROUGH AUGUST 31. 2010 IN AN AMOUNT DETERMINED BY VOLUME OF ACTIVITY. Recommended Action: Approve g. APPROVE A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA INSURANCE POOL AUTHORITY (CIPA). Recommended Action: Approve h. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH D&J FOOTHILL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS. INC. FOR ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $124.250. Recommended Action: Approve I i. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A (1) YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH TRAFFIC OPERATIONS. INC. FOR STREET STRIPING AND PAVEMENT MARKING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $77.218. Recommended Action: Approve j. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ENGSTORM-SMITH INC. DBA: THE WORKSHOP FOR CITY WIDE PRINTING SERVICES. Recommended Action: Approve k. ACCEPT $10,000 FROM THE ESTATE OF RICHARD C. BIEDEBACH FOR GENERAL LIBRARY PUPOSES. Recommended Action: Approve I. ACCEPT ALL WORK PERFORMED BY BAKERSFIELD WELL AND PUMP AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE THE FINAL PAYMENT TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Recommended Action: Approve I 08-07-2007 4 I I I 49:00102 m. PURCHASE OF VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY WEBSITE BY VISION INTERNET. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $26.000 IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008. Recommended Action: Approve n. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH KNIGHT COMMUNICATIONS TO INSTALL VOICE AND DATA INFRASTRUCTURE IN FIRE STATION 106 AT A COST OF $35.640. Recommended Action: Approve Council Member Harbicht asked that City Council Consent Item m be pulled for discussion; he commented that regarding Item k, Mr. Biedebach did not live in Arcadia, but lived in the County portion of Arcadia, but was a regular at the Arcadia Public Library and acknowledged that leaving $10,000 to the library in his will was a generous donation. 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 1.1. and 1.n on the City Council/Agency Consent Calendars. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo, and Segal None Council/Agency Member Amundson In response to an inquiry by Council Member Harbicht regarding consent Item m, Linda Garcia, Communications, Marketing and Special Projects Manager explained the various professional service items being purchased for the City's website by Vision Internet. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht and carried on roll call vote to approve item 1.m on the City Council/Agency Consent Calendar. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo. and Segal None Council/Agency Member Amundson ADJOURNMENT The City Council Redevelopment Agency adjourned this meeting at 7:32 p.m. to August 21, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room. . ../ MiC~ M{f;; ATTEST: ~s~ C_ arnes H. Barrows, City Clerk ---.... 08-07-2007 5