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Home My WebLink AboutAUGUST 1,2006 I I I 48:0073 CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:00 p,m, ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Chandler, Segal, Amundson, Harbicht, and Wuo ABSENT: None, CLOSED SESSION/STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) None, CLOSED SESSION a, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957,6 to confer about labor contract negotiations - Arcadia Public Works Employees Association, Arcadia City Employees Association, Arcadia Police Officers' Association, Arcadia Firefighters' Association, and unrepresented employees: Department Heads, Division Managers, Supervisors, and Part-time employees (City negotiators: William W, Floyd and Tracey Hause), STUDY SESSION a, Affordable housing alternatives, Bill Kelly, City Manager, Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, and Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administrator, presented the report; staff provided an overview of the City's existing low and moderate income housing requirements as well as a brief discussion regarding affordable housing programs available to agencies like Arcadia, After discussion on this matter, the City Council/Agency Board provided direction to staff to research: 1) affordable housing partnership programs with regional housing authorities; 2) projects similar to the recently approved "Alta Street" development; 3) a rehabilitation program for homeowners and renters; and 4) a rental project where a percentage of the units would be affordable, 7:00 p.m., City Council Chamber RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO OPEN SESSION The Mayor convened the Open Session meeting at 7:00 p,m, INVOCATION Reverend Terry Keenan, The Santa Anita Church 1 08-01-2006 48:0074 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE George Fasching, former Mayor of the City of Arcadia 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 SESSION ITEMS Steve Deitsch, City Attorney, noted that the City Council rnet in Closed Session to discuss one (1) item; no reportable action was taken, The City Council also met in Study Session to discuss Affordable Housing alternatives; no reportable action was taken, Mr. Deitsch noted an amendment to Consent Calendar items 1,a, and 1,b, (the minutes of the July 18, 2006 City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting) by adding the proposed language: "The City Council/Redevelopment Agency reconvened into Closed Session to discuss item b, on the Closed Session Agenda, The Closed Session meeting adjourned at 9:15 p,m, The Open Session was reconvened at 9:15p,m, at which time Steve Deitsch, City Attorney, announced that the City Council/Redevelopment Agency took no reportable action on this item, The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:16 p,m: 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 A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS a, Presentation of Medal of Merit to Police Officers Joseph Cortez and Luis Vicuna, b, Presentation of 10851 pin to Police Officer Joseph Cortez, PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) George Fasching, appeared in support of an Arcadia Citizens' Committee which will be forming to oppose the November 7, 2006 ballot measures sponsored by the Westfield Corporation, 2 08-01-2006 I I I I I I 48:0075 REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Council/Agency Member Wuo noted the recent groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station Headquarters facility; he also sent his congratulations to the Police Officers who were honored at tonight's meeting, Council/Agency Member Harbicht publicly stated that he will not accept anonymous letters; he noted his support of the "automatic exchange of fire services agreement" however, he stated his concern that the City of Sierra Madre will be a recipient of assistance, but will not provide reciprocal support to the other partner cities; he inquired about the number of "true" false alarm responses received by Arcadia's Police Department. In response to Council/Agency Member Harbicht's questions, Mr, Kelly and Bob Sanderson, Police Chief, provided information regarding the status of the City's alarm ordinance and provided statistics regarding alarm responses, Council/Agency Member Segal wished former Arcadia Mayor Charles Gilb a speedy recovery to health; he sent his best wishes to the Police Officers who were honored at tonight's meeting, Council/Agency Amundson responded to anonymous letters by noting the opportunity for senior citizens to explore "reverse mortgage" as a vehicle for them to remain in their homes rather than move to retirement communities; he commented that he appreciates the weekly reports provided by various City Departments, especially those reports which outline public safety efforts in Arcadia; he encouraged law enforcement officers in Arcadia to continue to enforce the law in Arcadia; he has kept a watchful eye on Assembly Bill 2409, in respect to its impacts on gambling expansion at Santa Anita Racetrack; he encouraged Arcadia residents to provide him with their perspective on this issue by contacting him at peter@keeparcadiagreat.com or by phone at 626-446-1663, Council/Agency Member Segal noted to his fellow Council/Agency Members that the anonymous letters will most likely continue, even though the Council, in past years, has requested the cessation of these types of communication or at least requested that the individuals come forward with their names, City Clerk Jim Barrows encouraged residents to attend the Thursday evening (August 3rd) Concert at City Hall; the event will also celebrate Arcadia's "birthday," Mayor Chandler announced his support of the efforts of George Fasching's committee to oppose the November 7,2006 ballot measures; he further noted that this group's efforts would inform Arcadians of the true impacts of the proposed law changes, 1. CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. JULY 18, 2006, Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: b, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. JULY 18, 2006, Recommended Action: Approve 3 08-01-2006 48:0076 c, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT WITH OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS TO D&J FOOTHILL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC, FOR ELECTRICAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $124.250, Recommended Action: Approve d, APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) DODGE CHARGER PATROL UNITS FROM MOSS BROS, DODGE OF RIVERSIDE IN THE AMOUNT OF $71.403,06, Recommended Action: Approve e, AWARD A ONE (1) YEAR PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT EXTENSION TO WEST-LITE SUPPLY CO.. INC, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICAL LIGHTING AND ACCESSORIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $102.418, Recommended Action: Approve In response to an inquiry from Council/Agency Member Amundson, Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director explained the City's process for notifying potential contractors and vendors about the various opportunities to submit bids for projects in Arcadia, A motion was made Council/Agency Member Segal, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, and was carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar items 1,a, and 1,b, as amended, and items 1, c, through 1, e, AYES: NOES: Amundson, Harbicht, Segal, Wuo, and Chandler None, ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:43p,m, in memory of Harold Keith Hedlund, The next regularly scheduled City Council/Redevelopment Agency will take place on August 15, 2006 in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W, Huntington Drive, Arcadia, ATTEST: 5- ----... James H, Barrows, City Clerk 4 08-01-2006 I I I