HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 16,2006
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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.
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c. City Council Team Building.
7:00 p.m., City Council Chamber
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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
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AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH
UNIFIED NUTRI-MEALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $31.000 TO PROVIDE
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SUBSIDIZED LUNCH MEALS FOR THE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM AT
THE ARCADIA COMMUNITY CENTER FROM JULY 1. 2006 THROUGH JUNE
30, 2007.
Recommended Action: Approval
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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
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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
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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
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FINAL MAP 61280 FOR A 6-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
AT 138-144 EL DORADO STREET.
Recommended Action: Approval
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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:
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