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Home My WebLink AboutMAY 2,2006 4B:0034 I CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 2,2006 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, was called to order by Mayor/Agency Chair Chandler at 6:00 p,m, in the City Council Chamber Conference Room, 240 W, Huntington Drive, Arcadia, ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Roger Chandler, Mayor/Agency Chair Mickey Segal, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Peter Amundson, Council/Agency Member Bob Harbicht, Council/Agency Member John Wuo. Council/Agency Member ABSENT: None CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS Christopher Sutton appeared to speak in opposition of the Agency's use of eminent domain. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION I Mayor/Agency Chair Chandler recessed the meeting into a Closed Session at 6:02 p,m. to discuss the agenda items listed below, CLOSED SESSION a, CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54956,8) Property: Property Owner: 55 W. Huntington Dr. Paul Rusnak 21 Morlan PI. Wendy Doo (Church in Arcadia 28 W, Santa Clara Don and Ray Dahlgren 41 W, Huntington Dr. Manuel De Jesus Romero 35 W, Huntington Dr. Gary and Dan Braun (35 W, Huntington Partners) 27 W, Huntington Dr, Richard Fisher (Templekadian) Negotiating Parties - Deputy Executive Director and Agency Economic Development Manager Under Negotiation - Price and terms of payment STUDY SESSION a, CITY COUNCIL TEAM BUILDING (continued) I Mayor Chandler reconvened the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m, 1 05-02-2006 4B:0035 INVOCATION The invocation was led by Reverend John Payton of Point Loma Nazarene University I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Deputy City Clerk, Vida Tolman ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: ABSENT: Chandler, Segal, Amundson, Harbicht. and Wuo None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Bill Kelly. City Manager, noted the reversal in agenda order for the Public Comments period and the Reports from Elected Officials. CLOSED SESSION Steve Deitsch, City Attorney. noted that Study Session listed on the agenda has been postponed to a later date, He further noted that the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Board met regarding the one (1) scheduled Closed Session item on the agenda. The Agency Board elected to postpone a scheduled hearing on a previously adopted resolution of necessity for the property at 41 W, Huntington Drive, The hearing originally had been rescheduled to May 16, 2006, MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL I It was moved by Council/Agency Member Amundson, seconded by Council/Agency Member Segal, and carried by unanimous vote to read all Ordinance and Resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS a, Proclamation - Arcadia High School Choral Music Group and Rollie Maxon, the Choral Group Director b, Presentation by the Camino Grove Elementary School PTA President, Leann Solis AGENDA ITEM PUBLIC COMMENTS Christopher Sutton appeared to speak opposing the Redevelopment Agency's use of eminent domain, Steve Deitsch, City Attorney. responded to Mr, Sutton's comments as requested by the Mayor; he noted that as the Redevelopment Agency's counsel, the issues raised by Mr. Sutton were I without merit; that Mr. Sutton's assertions regarding a need for a Grand Jury investigation regarding the disposition and development agreement entered into between the Redevelopment Agency and the Rusnak/Mercedes dealership are without merit; however. the Redevelopment 2 05.02-2006 I I I 4B:0036 Agency will fully cooperate if asked by the Grand Jury; and finally, as to Mr. Sutton's references to the Rusnak/Chrysler dealership currently located in Pasadena. that particular dealership has no relationship to the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency or to the City of Arcadia, and it is the Rusnak/Mercedes dealership in Arcadia alone that is the subject of the current agreement. Scott Hettrick. appeared to speak on behalf of "Arcadia Wins," a newly created volunteer citizen's group, Jonathan Hsu, appeared to thank the Arcadia Fire Department for saving his house. Gail Marshall. appeared to speak regarding "unethical" tactics used by a petition circulator for the "billboard and free parking" initiatives who appeared at her private residence and at other properties in the City, REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Chandler commented on the tactics of petition circulators in the community; noted his conversations with representatives from the Westfield Corporation and Caruso Affiliated; commented on the negative economic impacts the current initiatives will have on the City. Council Member Harbicht commented on the nature of the relationship between the Westfield Corporation and Arcadia First; he noted the unrest that the initiatives are creating in the community; he commented on his conversation with Mr. Caruso and the subsequent filing of another initiative funded by Caruso Affiliated; he encouraged both Westfield and Caruso to withdraw their initiatives and noted that the City Council will be giving sober and reasoned consideration of any development project submitted to the City. Council Member Wuo noted his attendance at the recent Arcadia High School Athletic Booster Club Golf Tournament fund raiser and the Arcadia Teacher of the Year luncheon sponsored by the Arcadia PTA; he thanked Jonathan Hsu for his presentation to the Fire Department; he encouraged residents to attend the upcoming Arcadia Law Day on May 13th; he commented on the negative tactics being used by petition signature gatherers in the community and encouraged residents not to be persuaded by such tactics. Council Member Amundson noted the subterfuge tactics being used by both the Westfield Corporation and Caruso Affiliated; he noted that the "Public Comments" cards now being used during the Council Meeting were strictly to assist the City Clerk in maintaining an accurate public record of the meetings - they are not being used to "stifle" public comment; he noted that Thursday, May 4th is the National Day of Prayer. Mayor Pro Tempore Segal noted that the support of the community and the City Council will be critical in the success of any major development proposal in Arcadia; he further noted that the current initiatives backed by the Westfield and Caruso groups are not creating community consensus and support; he noted the success of the Arcadia High School Choral Group and its director Rollie Maxon; he encouraged all members of the community to participate in the May 6th Community Bike Ride and Arcadia Firefighters Pancake Breakfast. Mr. Kelly, City Manager, noted that despite the City's efforts, the Westfield Corporation- supported initiatives were filed with the City Clerk's office today (May 2) and will be sent to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder for signature verification, 3 05-02-2006 48:0037 Mayor Chandler noted that he attended the recent Arcadia High School Athletic Booster Club Golf Tournament fundraiser. I Mayor Chandler announced the list of City Council liaison appointments of the Fiscal Year 2006- 2007 as follows: Arcadia Beautiful Commission Wuo Historical Museum Commission Segal Human Resources Commission Harbicht Library Board of Trustees Harbicht Planning Commission Amundson Recreation Commission Segal Senior Citizens' Commission Wuo Chamber of Commerce Chandler, alternate - Segal Foothill Private Industry Council Chandler, alternate - Segal Foothill Transit Chandler, alternate - Wuo Gold Line JPA Chandler, alternate - Wuo Independent Cities Assn, Wuo, alternate - Segal L.A, County Division of the League of California Cities Chandler, alternate - Segal League City Selection Committee Chandler, alternate - Segal San Gabriel Council of Govt.'s Harbicht, alternate - Wuo San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Chandler Sanitation District Chandler, alternate - Harbicht South California Association of Governments Chandler, alternate - Segal Youth Services Coordinating Council Segal, alternate - Chandler 1. CONSENT CALENDAR I REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. APRIL 18. 2006. Recommended Action: Approval. b. AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MASON & MASON FOR REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15.000, Recommended Action: Approval. c, AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KEYSER MARSTON ASSOCIATES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25.000, Recommended Action: Approval. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: d, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. APRIL 18. 2006, Recommended Action: Approval. I 4 05'02-2006 I I I 48:0038 e. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW. FOR ONE (1) YEAR. THE JOINT USE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE SHARED USE OF NINE (9) FACILITIES, Recommended Action: Approval. f, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH OAK ENGINEERING. INC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $49.840 FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION - SANTA ANITA & CAMPUS PROJECT. Recommended Action: Approval. g, AUTHORIZE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING SERVICES. INC, FOR THE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM. Recommended Action: Approval. h, AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION OF THE CONTRACT WITH THE WORKSHOP THROUGH JUNE 30. 2007 FOR CITY-WIDE PRINTING SERVICES. Recommended Action: Approval. i. CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION LEVEL FOR THE POSITION OF FIRE MARSHAL. Recommended Action: Approval. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Segal. and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar items 1,a through 1,h, Consent Calendar Item "i." was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Council Member Amundson for separate consideration. Council Member Amundson inquired as to the fiscal impact of the Council's action on this item. Mr, Kelly responded that Council's action tonight did not authorize a new position in the current budget. This recommended action was part of an organizational restructuring in the Fire Department to improve overall service delivery in the Fire Prevention Bureau, Council Member Wuo noted that the staff report did not include a recommendation from the Human Resources Commission, Mr. Kelly responded that the item did attain approval from the Commission and that the recommendation should have been included in the staff report, It was moved by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Segal, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item "i." AYES: Harbicht. Segal. Amundson, Wuo, and Chandler NOES: None 2. CITY MANAGER - REPORTS a, REQUEST FROM METHODIST HOSPITAL TO PLACE BANNERS ON STREET LIGHT POLES, Recommended Action: Provide direction Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, presented the staff report. Staff noted that Methodist Hospital requested permission to install temporary banners 5 05-02-2006 4B:0039 on City street light poles adjacent to the hospital for the period of one (1) year to infonm their employees and the public about their construction progress; the City Code does allow for these I type of banners on a conditional and limited basis; due to the length of the request, staff recommends direction from the City Council on whether the conditional use should be granted. Council Member Harbicht, noting the contributions by Arcadia Methodist Hospital to the residents of Arcadia, recommended approval of the request. A motion was made by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to allow the placement of banners by Methodist Hospital on twelve (12) City street light poles for one year, AYES: NOES: Harbicht, Chandler, Amundson, Segal, and Wuo None ADJOURNMENT At 8:11 p,m., in memory of Kyle A. Colnot, Rose Marie Cogorno, and Fred Lindsey, The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be May 16, 2006 at 5:00 p.m, in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W, Huntington Drive, Arcadia, ~dJl? Roge handler, Mayor - I ATTEST: ~~~ -- James H, Barrows, City Clerk ----- I 05-02-2006