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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 16,2006 I I I 48:0040 CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 16, 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 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room, 240 W. Huntington Drive. Arcadia. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT 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 STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) STUDY SESSION a. Report, discussion, and direction - Alta Street Affordable Housing Project. Bill Kelly, City Manager, Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administrator, and Brian Saeki, Economic Development Manager, presented the staff report; staff presented the background of the City's Alta Street affordable housing project, the status of the project, and introduced representatives from Trademark Development Company, the developer for the project; City Council/Agency members discussed various aspects of the project including: equity sharing for unit owners who sell, the profit amount to be earned by the developer, and tenant selection; the City Council/Agency requested that staff return with options for equity sharing as an incentive for unit owners to ultimately move into market-rate ownership properties, and to develop a tiered priority for tenant selection once the Alta Street project is completed; the tiered priority would be as follows: first consideration will go to City employees who currently rent in Arcadia, second consideration-will go to Cityemployees'who do not-rent-in-Arcadia, third-consideration would go to Arcadia residents, and fourth consideration would go to non-Arcadia residents. b. Report, discussion, and direction - Sewer Master Plan Update 2006. Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director, Tom Tait, Field Services Manager, and Lubo Tomaier, Principal Engineer, presented the staff report; staff presented the background for the Sewer Master Plan update including: capital improvement projects to maintain system efficiency, the sewer line cleaning crew protocols, and the City's process for on-line reporting; Over the next few years, the City is required to comply with various mandates or face penalties from regulatory agencies; staff noted various options for compliance with the mandates; City Council requested that staff return to the Council with their proposal for the Sewer Master Plan update at a public hearing scheduled for June 20, 2006. 1 05-16-2006 48:0041 c. City Council Team Building. 7:00 p.m., City Council Chamber I This item was postponed. Mayor Chandler reconvened the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Reverend Daniel Wong, Mandarin Baptist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Chandler, Segal, Amundson, Harbicht, and Wuo ABSENT: None REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL ON CLOSED SESSION/STUDY SESSION ITEMS Steve Deitsch, City Attorney, noted that a Study Session was conducted tonight on three (3) separate items as referenced above; in regard to the Alta Street project, the City Council/ I Agency requested that this item be brought back at a public hearing scheduled for June 6, 2006; in regard to the Sewer Master Plan update, the City Council/Agency requested that this item be brought back at a public hearing scheduled for June 20, 2006; the City Council/Agency postponed the Team Building Study Session to a future agenda. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. MOTION TO-READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS-BY TITLE ONL YAND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL It was moved by Council/Agency Member Segal, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, 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 - The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library b. Proclamation - The Arcadia Fire Department in honor of Emergency Medical Services Week I 2 05-16-2006 I I I 48:0042 PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) Chris Sutton, appeared to speak in opposition to the Agency's use of eminent domain and discussed the Pasadena Chrysler dealership. Steve Dietsch, City Attomey, in response to implications raised by Mr. Sutton, noted that there is no relationship between the Pasadena Chrysler dealership andJhe,Agency. Dirk Hudson, appeared to speak against the City's use of eminent domain. Jeff Bowen, appeared to request that Caruso Affiliated and Westfield Corporation withdraw their respectively filed initiative measures. GiI Stromsoe, representing the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, appeared to articulate the Chamber's position on the proposed initiative measures, complaints they have received regarding the tactics used by petition signature gatherers, and to request that the City conduct a comprehensive traffic and security study as part of any large-scale proposed development. REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Chandler noted his recent meetings with Caruso Affiliated and the Westfield Corporation and the City's request that they respectively withdraw their proposed initiative measures; he read the text of a letter sent on behalf of the Council to the Corporate leaders of the Westfield Corporation requesting their withdrawal of their initiative measure. Council Member Amundson congratulated the City Council's efforts in regard to the proposed Caruso and Westfield initiative measures; noted that the Fourth of July celebration will not take place this year; requested Council support to place a study session on a future agenda to discuss senior housing in Arcadia. Council Members Amundson, Harbicht, and Segal voted to place a study session regarding senior housing in Arcadia on a future agenda. Council Member Segal noted the success of the Fire Department's Pancake Breakfast event and the Community Bike Ride; noted his disappointment regarding the cancellation of the Fourth of July event; and mentioned his desire to work in partnership with the School District regarding mutually beneficial projects in the future: Council Member Wuo noted the success of the recent Silver Circle Volunteer Recognition and Arcadia Law Day events; he thanked the Arcadia Chinese Association for their support of the Law Day activities. Council Member Harbicht noted Caruso Affiliated's proactive step in regards to their proposed initiative measure and that they had chosen not to file their gathered petition signatures; he congratulated the Arcadia Firefighters on their recent Pancake Breakfast event, and congratulated and thanked the Arcadia Friends of the Library for their 50 years of service to the community. Council Member Chandler further noted the Arcadia Firefighters for their Pancake Breakfast event, and noted the success of the Community Bike Ride. 3 05-16-2006 48:0043 City Clerk Jim Barrows thanked the Fire Department for their excellent service, and he thanked the Recreation and Community Services Department for their assistance with the Community Bike Ride event. I Mr. Kelly noted the background of the new track and football field Arcadia High School, and the concem about any potential damage that may occur as a result of the city-wide Fourth of July event; he noted that staff will be working to find a suitable venue so that the event can take place in 2007. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. MAY 2.2006. Recommended Action: Approval b. AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $8.615.00 WITH CAPORICCI & LARSON FOR AGENCY AUDIT SERVICES. Recommended Action: Approval c. ARA RESOLUTION NO. 219. AUTHORIZING THE USE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. Recommendation: Adopt CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: I d. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. MAY 2.2006. Recommended Action: Approval e. RESOLUTION NO. 6518. 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 f. RESOLUTION NO. 6520 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY TO THE DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS. STATE OF CALIFORNIA. FOR A CERTIFICATE OF CONSENT TO SELF INSURE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LIABILITIES. Recommended Action: Adopt g. RESOLUTION NO. 6527. AUTHORIZING THE USE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. Recommendation: Adopt h. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH KDC INC. DBA DYNALECTRIC IN THE AMOUNT OF $315.653.60 FOR THE FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION PROJECT. Recommended Action: Approval I i. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH UNIFIED NUTRI-MEALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $31.000 TO PROVIDE 4 05-16-2006 I I I 48:0044 SUBSIDIZED LUNCH MEALS FOR THE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM AT THE ARCADIA COMMUNITY CENTER FROM JULY 1. 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007. Recommended Action: Approval j. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SILVIA CONSTRUCTION INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $769.622.75 FOR THE STREET REHABILITATION OF EAST BOUND HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND THE SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURE PROJECT. Recommended Action: Approval k. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ANDERSON CONSULTING SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $25.000 TO PROVIDE INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE STREET REHABILITATION EAST BOUND HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURE PROJECT. Recommended Action: Approval I. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PAVEMENT COATINGS COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $378.683 FOR THE 2005-2006 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT. Recommended Action: Approval m. AMENDMENT TO THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR CODE SERVICES OFFICER IN THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. Recommended Action: Approval n. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR ACCOUNTING CONSULTING SERVICES WITH MORELAND & ASSOCIATES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18.445. Recommended Action: Approval o. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $140.000 FOR THE 2006-07 FISCAL YEAR FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES FROM OFFICE DEPOT. Recommended Action: Approval p. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $38.085.00 WITH CAPORICCI & LARSON FOR CITY AUDIT SERVICES. Recommended Action: Approval q. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR FINANCIAL SOF1WARE MAINTENANCE WITH PENTAMATION IN THE AMOUNT OF 33.289. Recommended Action: Approval r. FINAL MAP 61280 FOR A 6-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 138-144 EL DORADO STREET. Recommended Action: Approval 5 05-16-2006 48:0045 FINAL MAP 60151 FOR A 33-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1122-1128 WEST DUARTE ROAD. Recommended Action: Approval s. 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. s. AYES: NOES: Harbicht, Segal, Amundson, Wuo, and Chandler None ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency will be May 25, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, for the Fiscal Years 2006 - 2008 Budget Presentation and ensuing discussion. ATTEST: 6 05-16-2006 I I I