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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 20,2006 I I I 48:0056 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. 1 06-20-2006 ' 48:0057 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 I 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 2 06-20-2006 I I I 48:0058 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, 3 06-20-2006 48:0059 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: I 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, I 4 06-20-2006 I I I 48:0060 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 5 06-20-2006 48:0061 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. 6 06-20-2006 I I I 48:0062 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, 3. 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 f. 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 7 06-20-2006 48:0063 g, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CORE MEDIA GROUP. INC, FOR LEGAL ADVERTISING SERVICES, Recommended Action: Approve I 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 k, 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 I I. 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 I 0, 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 8 06-20-2006 I I 48:0064 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 - :...- : 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, .~ 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: I Harbicht, Segal. Amundson. Wuo and Chandler None, ,~' 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, A,~d;, L ATTEST: I qH;,,!f!f:c"cr'~ 9 06-20-2006