HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 20,2006
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CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2006
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p,m, by Mayor Chandler
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Chandler, Segal, Amundson, Harbicht, and Wuo
None,
CLOSED SESSION/STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS
None,
STUDY SESSION
a, Report, Discussion and Direction on Senior Housing Development Standards,
Bill Kelly. City Manager. Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director,
and Jason Kruckeberg. Community Development Administrator. presented an overview of
Senior Housing Development Standards in the City of Arcadia; staff noted the October 2002
General Plan Amendment, which allowed for more flexibility in creating senior housing
opportunities; currently, the Redevelopment Agency has spent its "set-aside" tax increment
maximum for senior housing and no more funding will be available via tax increment until 2015;
currently there are three (3) market-rate senior housing projects underway in Arcadia; one (1)
of the projects, which had previously been approved by the Planning Commission, has been
appealed by Council/Agency Member Peter Amundson, and will come before the City Council
on July 18, 2006 as a public hearing,
Staff noted that senior housing within Commercial Zones can be up to fifty (50) units per acre;
this higher density was to be used as an incentive to allow senior housing in areas most
conducive to the needs of the senior tenants; in multi-family zones, senior housing can have a
density of thirty (30) units per acre; staff noted that-the City can allow higher density with
affordable housing projects;
Council/Agency Member Amundson noted that he was concerned about the adverse impacts of
higher density and inquired about the City ability to limit density; Steve Deitsch, City Attorney,
noted that the City has some authority regarding density on projects of 35 units or less,
however, state law does not give the City/Agency any authority over density on projects over 35
units; Mr. Deitsch noted that any argument that the City would make, under its jurisdiction as a
charter city. would most likely be overruled based upon the State's Civil Code,
Council/Agency Member Harbicht commented that the 2002 General Plan Amendment was
made in order to create housing opportunities for senior citizens who wanted to remain in
Arcadia, but needed to "downsize" their living accommodations; he further noted that it is his
belief that although many of these senior housing developments may be open to "55-year olds,"
in practice. most tenants of these developments tend to be in their upper 60's or 70's, and are
looking for housing opportunities that provide an "assisted living" element.
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Council/Agency Member Segal noted that senior citizens continue to leave the City because of I
the lack of "senior-type" housing and the General Plan Amendment and Zoning Code changes
created a vehicle to keep them here, He further noted a study presented previously by City
Manager Bill Kelly, which showed that the number of "livable" units in Arcadia is not increasing
overall.
In response to an inquiry from Council/Agency Member Amundson, Mr. Deitsch and Mr.
Penman noted the various mechanism by which these higher-density projects are "monitored"
including: the Covenants. Conditions, and Restrictions agreements, regulatory agreements,
and the Conditional Use Permit process,
This Study Session was conducted for informational purposes only, there was no direction given
to staff, nor was there any reportable action taken by the City Council/Redevelopment Agency,
CLOSED SESSION
a, Conference with real property negotiators (Govemment Code Section 54956,8)
Property:
55 W, Huntington Dr.
21 Morlan PI.
28 W, Santa Clara
41 W, Huntington Dr.
35 W, Huntington Dr,
Property Owner:
Paul Rusnak
Wendy Doo (Church in Arcadia)
Don and Ray Dahlgren
Manuel De Jesus Romero
Gary and Dan Braun (35 W, Huntington
Partner)
Richard Fisher (Tempelkadian)
Deputy Executive Director and
Economic Development Manager
Under Negotiation - Price and terms of payment
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27 W, Huntington Dr.
Negotiating Parties - Agency
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Chandler reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p,m,
INVOCATION
Reverend Robert Crowell, Village Presbyterian Church of Arcadia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Beth Costanza. Executive Director of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Chandler. Segal, Amundson, Harbicht, and Wuo
None,
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL ON CLOSED SESSION/STUDY I
SESSION ITEMS
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Steve Deitsch, City Attorney, noted that the Council met to discuss Closed Session item (a),
There was no reportable action taken, He further noted that the Council conducted a Study
Session in order to discuss Senior Housing Development Standards (item a,) There was no
reportable action taken,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None,
MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE
THE READING IN FULL
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, Presentation by the First Avenue Middle School PT A President - not present
1. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
a, ANNUAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS,
Recommended Action: Appoint Members
Nominations were made to appoint/reappoint members to the following boards and
commissions: Historical Museum Commission, Human Resources Commission. Library Board
of Trustees, Planning Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, and Senior Citizen's
Commission,
Nominations and Appointments:
Historical Museum Commission:
Council/Agency Member Harbicht nominated Margaret Barrows. Joseph Feghali,
Charles Gilb, and Floretta Lauber for reappointment.
AYES:
NOES:
Harbicht. Amundson, Segal. Wuo, and Chandler
None,
Human Resources Commission:
Council/Agency Member Harbicht nominated Lowell Lachelt for reappointment.
AYES:
NOES:
Harbicht. Amundson, Segal. Wuo. and Chandler
None,
Library Board of Trustees:
Council/Agency Member Segal nominated Dorothy Denne for appointment
Council/Agency Member Wuo nominated Anne Joseph for appointment
AYES:
NOES:
Segal, Amundson, Harbicht, Wuo, and Chandler
None,
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Planninq Commission:
Council/Agency Member Wuo nominated Richard Beranek and Frank Hsu for I
reappointment
Council/Agency Member Segal nominated Anthony Parille for appointment '
AYES:
NOES:
Segal, Amundson, Harbicht, Wuo, and Chandler
None,
Recreation and Parks Commission:
Council/Agency Member Harbicht nominated John Curtis for appointment
AYES:
NOES:
Harbicht, Amundson, Segal, Wuo. and Chandler
None,
Senior Citizens' Commission
Council/Agency Member Wuo nominated Leona Warden and Irene Petermann
for reappointment and Kathy Valentine and Bee-Yun' Hsu for appointment.
AYES:
NOES:
Wuo, Amundson, Harbicht, Segal, and Chandler
None,
2. PUBLIC HEARING
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
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a, RESOLUTION NO, ARA-222. AUTHORIZING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2006-2007, AND APPROVING THE INVESTMENT POLICY,
Recommended Action: Adopt
Bill Kelly. City Manager. presented the report; he noted that a Study Session was conducted
with the Council/Agency on May 25, 2006 where the budget was discussed in depth; staff
provided an overview of the upcoming 2006-2007 fiscal year budget and items related to the
2007-2008 fiscal year budget including: review of projected revenues, the capital and
equipment funds, and the emergency reserve fund; staff noted that revenue information was
recently finalized, and as a result, revenues are up city-wide; currently there is an ending fund
balance in the 2005-2006 fiscal year budget. Mr. Kelly noted that at the May 25, 2006 budget
study session, the Council directed staff to transfer $2.000,000 from the 2006-2007 General
Fund remaining balance to the Equipment Replacement Fund and the Emergency Reserve
Fund ($1 million dollars each) to ensure adequate reserves; that request was addressed in
tonight's staff report,
There were no public comments,
A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Segal, seconded by Council/Agency Member
Harbicht, and seeing no further objection, the Public Hearing was closed,
A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency
Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to approve Resolution No, ARA-222,
AYES:
NOES:
Harbicht, Segal, Amundson, Wuo, and Chandier
None,
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CITY COUNCIL ITEMS:
b,
RESOLUTION NO, 6524. AUTHORIZING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006
- 2007
Recommended Action: Adopt
RESOLUTION NO, 6525. OUTLINING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND
EQUIPMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2006-2007 THROUGH 2010-2011
Recommended Action: Adopt
REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE EXISTING INVESTMENT POLICY,
Recommended Action: Approval
There were no public comments,
A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Segal, seconded by Council/Agency Member
Wuo, and without objection, the public hearing was closed,
Council/Agency Member Harbicht suggested that an additional $500,000 from the General Fund
unappropriated balance for 2006-2007 be placed into the equipment reserve fund; this
additional revenue was realized due to revenue increases from assessed valuation and bed
taxes that were reported subsequent to the May 25, 2006 Study Session,
All Council/Agency Members commented on the excellent work done by staff on this year's
budget document.
Council/Agency Member Amundson noted that he will continue to be vigilant regarding staff
overtime and PERS retirement costs, He inquired about the City's policy for monitoring the
City's investment policy, Mr. Kelly noted that currently, staff monitors the investment policy in a
fiscally conservative and prudent manner; he further noted that Council/Agency Member Segal
made several recommendations regarding having a "third-party" consultant review the
investment policy in order to make recommendations regarding maximizing the City's
investments,
An amended motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by
Council/Agency Member Segal. and carried on roll call vote to approve Resolution No, 6524,
authorizing a budget for fiscal year 2006-2007, to approve Resolution No, 6525, outlining a
Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan for Fiscal Years 2006-2007 through 2010-2011; to
approve the existing investment policy, and to appropriate an additional $500,000 from the
2006-2007 General Fund unappropriated balance to the Equipment Reserve Fund,
AYES:
NOES:
Harbicht, Segal, Amundson, Wuo. and Chandler
None,
c,
APPROVE THE 2006 SEWER MASTER PLAN UPDATE AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO, 6521 ADJUSTING SEWER RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR
2006-2007,
Recommended Action: Adopt
Pat Malloy. Public Works Services Director. Tom Tait. Deputy Public Works Services Director.
and Lubo Tomaier, Principal Civil Engineer. presented the staff report; staff noted that the
original Sewer Master Plan was adopted in February 1998; the purpose of the update it to
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project a long-range program of capital improvements and preventive maintenance measures to
upgrade and maintain the City's sewer conveyance system; the update also includes all of the
necessary elements to achieve compliance with the new proposed Wastewater Discharge I
Requirements; staff reviewed several alternative programs to achieve compliance with statutes,
The Public Hearing was opened and there were no speakers appearing to provided testimony,
A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Segal, seconded by Council/Agency Member
Wuo, and without objection. the meeting was closed,
A motion was made Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member
Wuo, and was carried on roll call vote to approve the 2006 Sewer Master Plan and adopt
Resolution No, 6521 setting the sewer rates,
AYES:
NOES:
Chandler, Segal, Amundson, Harbicht, and Wuo
None,
d,
RESOLUTION NO, 6522 SETTING THE REFUSE RATE SCHEDULE FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 PURSUANT TO SECTION 5120,7 OF THE ARCADIA
MUNICIPAL CODE,
Recommended Action: Adopt
Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director, and Susannah Turney, Environmental Services
Officer recommended rate adjustment for residential refuse fees in accordance with the
Residential Refuse and Recycling Agreement between the City of Arcadia and Waste
Management Collection and Recycling. Inc, to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index I
(CPI) for the period of March 2005 to March 2006, and the landfill disposal facility rate increases
based on the previous year's percent change,
Staff noted that they thoroughly reviewed and verified all rate adjustment data and base on the
contractor's service record and continuing satisfactory performance, they are in concurrence
with the request for rate adjustment, as provided for in the agreement.
The Public Hearing was opened and there were no speakers appearing to provide testimony,
A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Segal, seconded by Council/Agency Member
Wuo. and without objection, the meeting was closed,
A motion was made Council/Agency Member Segal. seconded by Council/Agency Member
Harbicht, and was carried on roll call vote to approve Resolution No, 6522,
AYES:
NOES:
Segal, Harbicht, Amundson, Wuo an Chandler
None,
PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person)
Bernetta Reade , Executive Director of the Arcadia First organization, appeared to speak
regarding the proposed development by Caruso Affiliated,
Kevin Zimmerman, representing the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. appeared to update the I
Council on the Chamber's activities over the past year.
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REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Council Member Amundson acknowledged his recent tour of City Departments and facilities and
noted how each City employee took so much pride in their work; he encouraged Arcadia
residents to install fire extinguishers in their homes; he quoted Pasadena Council Member
Bogaard regarding the importance of financial planning for city government.
Council Member Segal congratulated Arcadia's recent high school graduates, wished them a
great summer and success in future endeavors; he congratulated staff on this year's budget and
noted that the previous public study session on the budget was a useful exercise, '
Council Member Wuo noted that school is out and there are many library, museum and
recreational activities in the City to keep youth happy throughout the summer; he mentioned the
summer reading programs and the Historical Museum's Family Tree Banner program; he
commented on the success of the Arcadia Relay for Life and mentioned the upcoming Arcadia
Chinese Association Annual Party at the community center
Council Member Harbicht noted that tonight's newly appointed boards and commission
members will be serving voluntarily and appreciated the time and talents they will be bringing in
their roles,
Mayor Chandler had no comments this evening,
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CONSENT CALENDAR
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
a, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. JUNE 6. 2006,
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes,
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS:
b, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. JUNE 6. 2006,
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes,
c, ORDINANCE NO, 2215. AMENDING. IN ITS ENTIRETY. ARTICLE VI.
CHAPTER 4. PART I. DIVISION 8 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF MASSAGE THERAPY,
Recommended Action: Adopt
d, RESOLUTION NO, 6526. ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007,
Recommended Action: Adopt
e, RESOLUTION NO, 6519 ADOPTING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM,
Recommended Action: Adopt
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DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO REVIEW AND UPDATE THE CITY'S
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM
ACT OF 1974,
Recommended Action: Approve
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g,
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
CORE MEDIA GROUP. INC, FOR LEGAL ADVERTISING SERVICES,
Recommended Action: Approve
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h, APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $80.764,17 TO
DANIELS TIRE SERVICE FOR THE PURCHASE OF TIRES AND
ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES FOR CITY VEHICLES,
Recommended Action: Approve
i. AWARD A ONE (1) YEAR PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT EXTENSION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $55.000 TO ERNIE'S AUTO PARTS FOR THE PURCHASE
AND DELIVERY OF AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR PARTS FOR CITY VEHICLES,
Recommended Action: Approve
j, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$60.000 TO PROVIDE CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2006-2007,
Recommended Action: Approve
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ACCEPT ALL WORK PERFORMED BY DAMON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
FOR THE 2005/2006 CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND
AUTHORIZE THE FINAL PAYMENT TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, SUBJECT TO A RETENTION OF $25.165,66,
Recommended Action: Approve
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AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE TERMS OF THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UCLA FOR FIRE
DEPARTMENT PARAMEDIC AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
TRAINING FOR PERIOD OF 5 YEARS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$27.000 ANNUALLY,
Recommended Action: Approve
m, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE ARCADIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $55,000,
Recommended Action: Approve
n, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TRANSCORE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $7.000 FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE INTELLIGENT
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (ITS) AND TRAFFIC OPERATIONS CENTER
CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) PROJECT. AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO APPROVE FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT TO A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 10% ON
THE INITIAL CONTRACT.
Recommended Action: Approve
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AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE METHODIST HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE HOSPITAL'S APPLICATION TO
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PURCHASE DISCOUNT OUTPATIENT DRUGS UNDER SECTION 340B OF
THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES ACT.
Recommended Action: Approve
A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Segal, seconded by Council/Agency Member
Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to approve items 3,a, through 3, i. on the City Council/ARA
Consent Calendars,
AYES: Segal, Wuo, Amundson, Harbicht, and Chandler
NOES: None,
4. CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
a, CERTIFYING THE SUFFICIENCY OF PROPOSED INITIATIVE PETITIONS
AND DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE A REPORT. PURSUANT TO
ELECTIONS CODE 9212. TO BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL NO
LATER THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM TONIGHT'S MEETING,
Recommended Action: Approve
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Mr. Kelly. City Manager, noted that the sufficiency of the proposed initiative petitions to qualify
for a special election and advised the City Council of their options under the Califomia Elections
Code,
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A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht. seconded by Council/Agency
Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to direct staff to prepare a report. pursuant to
California Elections Code 9212, to be presented to the City Council no later than thirty (30) days
from tonight's meeting,
AYES:
NOES:
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None,
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ADJOURNMENT
1:t}e meeting was adjoumed at 8:41 p,m,
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency will be July 18, 2006 at
5:00 p,m, in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W, Huntington Drive,
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