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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 17,2006 I I I 48:0007 MINUTES Arcadia City Council/Redevelopment Agency DDD ~ TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2006 6:00 p.m., City Council Chamber Conference Room ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council/Agency Members O1andler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo ABSENT: None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION, (S minutes per person) None. STUDY SESSION a. Report, discussion and direction regarding Alta Street housing project RFQJRFP. Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, and Brian Saeki, Economic Development Manager, presented the report; staff noted that at a previous meeting, the City Council acted to direct staff to move fOlWard with a RFQfRFP process for moderate income housing on the Alta Street Property; an outline of the criteria used for selection and the names of the all applicants who submitted proposals was presented (Trademark Development Company, LLC; Bourne Construction Inc.; Bowden Development Inc.; Henry Nunez & MRC Development; Dynamo Constructors, Inc.; San Gabriel Habitat for Humanity); staff finally presented the list of the top three proposers: 1) Trademark Development Company, U.C; 2) Bourne Construction Inc.; and 3) Bowden Development Inc. Council/Agency Members Kovacic and Segal requested that the proposal for Habitat for Humanity, one that did not meet the minimum criteria for selection, be included in the next steps of the process. Council/Agency Members Chandler and Marshall noted that the proposal for Habitat for Humanity did not meet the minimum criteria standard determined per Agency Board direction, and that the Council/Agency voted previously for a "moderate income" Projecti they further noted that the proposal submitted by Habitat for Humanity was for a "low income" project. Mayor Wuo noted that he was not in favor of changing his previous vote in order to support the inclusion of the Habitat for Humanity proposal in the next stages of the RFP review process. Motion A motion was made by Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Agency Member Marshall, and carried on roll call vote to move forward with staff's recommendation of the top three proposals for the Alta Project, and to accept no other proposals for continuation in the RFP process. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, and Wuo ABSENT: Council Aqency Members Kovacic, Seqal 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber INVOCATION Reverend Mathew Chong, Church of the Good Shepard PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Dennis Lee, President of Arcadia Methodist Hospital ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo ABSENT: None REPORT FROM STUDY AND/OR CLOSED SESSION (AS NECESSARY) Steve Deitsch, City Attorney, reported that the City Council met tonight in Study Session to discuss one item. The City Council voted 3-2 (Kovacic & Segal - against) to authorize staff to proceed with the top three proposals for a moderate income housing project at the Alta Street site. 1 01,17,2006 48:0008 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE READING IN FULL PRESENTATION A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Marshall, and carried without objection to read all ordinances/resolutions by title only and waive reading in full. a. Presentation of Certificate to Arcadia HIgh School Coach Jim O'Brien and Cross Country Team. b. Presentation of Certificate to Student Ambassadors Amy Crismer and Michael Lau. 1. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING, CITY COUNCIL Staff Report Public Testimony Motion to Close Public Hearing City Council Deliberation Motion Roll Call a. 2006-2007 Statement of Obiectives and Proiect Use of Community Develooment Block Grant ((DBG) Funds, Recommendation: Approve the allocation of funds and authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandums of Understanding. Don Penman, Assistant Oty Manager/Development Services Director, presented the report; staff noted the general guidelines to which the Oty of Arcadia must adhere in order to fund specific projects using Community Development Block Grant funds; staff is recommending a total allocation of $482,777 for a variety of eligible projects. None. A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Marshall, and noting no further objection the Mayor dosed the public hearing. None. A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Marshall, and carried on roll call vote to approve the allocation of funds of $482,777 and authorize the Oty Manager to modify the program allocation should amendments become necessary and execute the Memorandums of Understanding, which are submitted to the County at a later date. AYES: NOES: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshal, Kovacic, Segal, and Wuo None. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - (S minutes per person) Said Issa, appeared to speak regarding the Caruso and Westfield projects. Gordon Maddock, appeared to speak regarding a potential Planned Unit Development Ordinance in Arcadia. Bernetta Reade, Arcadia First, appeared to speak regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Review deadline for the Caruso project. Ed Casey, representing Westfield, appeared to speak regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Review deadline for the Caruso project. Ruth Lagasay, Foothill Middle School PTA President, appeared to speak regarding actiVities and accomplishments at the school. LoneJJ Spencer, appeared to speak regarding "City Council New Year's resolutions" discussed at the last City CounCil meeting. 2 01,17,2006 I I I I I I 48:0009 CHANDLER REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Noted that the developer on the Caruso project completely eliminated the housing element from the proposed project. KOVACIC MARSHALL SEGAL WUO 2. Responded to Mr. Spencer regarding a comment made at a recent Council meeting; inquired regarding the extension process for the Draft EIR on the Caruso project; Congratulated the Arcadia Cross Country Team for their achievements; thanked Mr. Issa for his gift; and noted that he and CQundl Member Segal noted "no" on the dedsion made by Council during tonight's Study Session. Thanked all members of the public who came to speak during tonight's meeting; congratulated the Arcadia Cross County Team for their recent accomplishments; discussed the vote during the Study Session; noted that Council had directed staff to pursue developers for a "moderate income" housing project and that the Habitat for Humanity proposal did not meet the established minimum criteria. Announced the upcoming exhibit on Arcadia Educators at the Arcadia Historical Museum. Wished everyone a Happy Chinese New Year's on January 29, 2006 and congratulated the Arcadia Cross Country Team; thanked staff for a wonderful Board and Commissioner's Dinner. Mr. Kelly noted for the record that there will be a deadline extension for comments to the Draft EIR for the Caruso proJect, however the extended date is not certain at this time. . CONSENT CALENDAR, ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY a. Minutes of the Januarv 3 2006 Reeular Meetina Recommendation: Approve b. Aoorooriation for Traffic Slenal Installabon at First Avenue and Santa Clara Street. Recommendation: That the Redevelopment Agency Board authorize an appropriation of $58,000.00 in Redevelopment Funds for the project. CONSENT CALENDAR, CITY COUNCIL c. Minutes of the Januarv 3. 2006 Reoular Meetino. Recommendation: Approve d. Authorize an aoorooriation of $8.000 from the General Fund's unaoorooriated fund balance for Uniaue Manaoement Services to retrieve fines. fees and materials for the Librarv. Recommendation: Approve e. Authorize an aoorooriation of 510.000 from the (aoital Outlav Fund for imorovements and uoarades to the Ubrarv service elevator. Recommendation: Approve f. Authorize an aoorooriation of 524.713.21 from the Air Oualitv Manaaement Fund and aoorove the ourchase of one (1) 2006 Chevrolet half-ton hvbrid oickuo truck in the amount of 524.713.21 from Rotolo Chevrolet Recommendation: Approve g. Award of Contract - Traffic Sianallnstallation at First Avenue and Santa Clara Street. Recommendation: That the City Council authOrIZe the City Manager to enter into a contract with OAk Engineering, Inc. In the amount of $156,975.00 for the Traffic Signal Installation at First Avenue and Santa Clara and appropriate $11,000 from the Capital Outlay Fund for the project. h. Award a one (n vear contract extension in the amount of 510 000 to Envirocvde Inc. for e.waste collection throuohout the Citv Recommendation: Approve i. Authonze the City Manaeer to amend a one (1) vear Professional Services Aoreement with John L. Hunter and Associates. Inc. in the amount of $67.700 for Munlcloal Storm Water (NPDES) and Industrial Waste (IW) Proaram SUDoort services. Recommendation: Approve 3 01,17,2006 48:00010 j. Authorize the City Manaaer to enter into a Professional Services Aareement with the law firm Liebert Cassidv Whitmore: aoorooriate 550.000 from the General Fund's unaooroonated fund balance for leGal oersonnel services: and authorize new contract fiscal amounts with Uebert Cassidv Whitmore for $10.000 and Jackson Lewis for $40 000. Recommendation: Approve I k. Authorize the Otv Manaaer to enter into a contract for continuina services With Moreland & Associates In an amount not to exceed $45.000 for accountino consultina service!;. Recommendabon: Approve I. Aoarove a ourchase order in the amount of $66.200 to Danoelo Co. for the Durchase of valves brass fittinas and related accessories. Recommendation: Approve m. Authorize the Durchase of eiaht mobile diaital comouters for the Police Deoartment from Amrel in the amount of $44 599. Recommendation: Approve Motion A motion was made by Council Member Marshall, seconded by Council Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to approve item 2.a. through 2.m. on the Redevelopment Agency and City Council Consent Calendars. Roll Call AYES: NOES: Council/Agency Members Marshall, Segal, Chandler, KovaCIC, and Wuo None. 3. CITY MANAGER a. Consideration of ADR 2005-11 to construct a S-storv. 154 486 sa. ft. North Tower addition. a 348 snace. 4- level narkina aaraae and a 4.160 sa. ft. Education Center/Classroom at the Methodist Hosoital of Southern California. RecommendatJon: Approve I Mr. Penman and Corky NIcholson, Acting Community Development Administrator, presented the report; staff noted that the Methodist Hospital of Southern California filed ADR 2005-11 for the Methodist Hospital Master Plani the hospital is proposing to modernize and improve their existing facilibes at 300 West Huntington Drive; the project will be constructed in phases through 2013. Mr. Kelly noted that although Mayor Wuo and Council Member Segal serve as part of the Hospital's Foundation and/or Board of Directors, the Oty Attorney determined that they are they are not in violation of the Brown Act if they vote on this item. Dennis Lee, President of Arcadia Methodist Hospital, appeared to speak about the impact the construction costs for a left tum lane on Huntington Drive/Centennial would have on the proposed expansion. In response to an inquiry, staff noted that a left hand turn is currently needed at the intersection section of Huntington Drive and Centenniel Way. Mobon A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Kovacc, and carried on roll call vote to adopt the Negative Declaration; approve Architectural Design Review 2005-011 Including Increments One and Two of the 2005 Master Plan subject to the condItions outlined in the staff report, which include the following amendments: On condition of approval #2: As part of Increment One and prior to an occupancy permit for the parking structure, the hospital shall agree to the dedication of property to provide for a designated left turn lane along Huntington Drive East, as determined by the City Engineer; and on condition of approval #3: The deSignated left turn lane shall be constructed by the hospital on Huntington Drive East at Centennial Way as part of Increment Two if the lane is not completed as part of the "proposed" Shops at Santa Anita development, subject to a future determination by the City Council regarding the Hospital's fair share contribution toward the cost for the left turn lane. Roll Call AYES: NOES: CounCIl/Agency Members Segal, Kovacic, Chandler, Marshall, and Wuo None. I 4 01,17,2006 48:00011 ADJOURNMENT I The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. In memory of Spencer Francis to January 31, 2006, 6:00 p.m., for a joint meeting with the Arcadia Unified School District at Arcadia High School library, 180 Campus Drive. ATTEST: ~ I I 5 01,17,2006