The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutAUGUST 15,2006 I I I 48:0077 CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2006 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Chandler called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: ABSENT: Chandler, Segal, Amundson, Harbicht, and Wuo None. CLOSED SESSION/STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) None. 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 000 (Church in Arcadia) Don and Ray Dahlgren Manuel De Jesus Romero Gary and Dan Braun (35 W. Huntington Partners) Richard Fisher (Tempelkadian) 27 W. Huntington Dr. Negotiating Parties - Agency Deputy Executive Director Under Negotiation - Price and terms of payment STUDY SESSION a. Lighting District Discussion The staff report was presented by Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director. Staff provided an overview of the existing system which included: the City's aging street lighting system, the Santa Anita Oaks Home Owner's Association's (HOA) request to upgrade its poles, the inequity of assessments within the City, and the approaching termination date of existing assessment districts. Staff recommended the establishment of a citywide street lighting assessment district via the Landscaping Lighting Act of 1972 and presented various options regarding implementation. The Council directed staff to place on an upcoming Regular Open Session Agenda an item regarding an initial cost study in partnership with a professional consultant, to begin research and analysis regarding options for a citywide lighting district assessment, and to study the requests from the Santa Anita Oaks and San Luis Rey neighborhoods regarding lighting options. 1 08-15,2006 48:0078 RECONVENE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO OPEN SESSION I The Mayor convened the Open Session meeting at 7:12 p.m. INVOCATION Reverend Jolene Cadenbach, Arcadia Congregational Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Corky Nicholson, Planning Services Manager 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, presented the following report regarding the evening's Closed Session meeting: The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency has entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Arcadia Self Storage for the site of the former Bekins Storage Facility on Huntington Drive. This Agreement was the result of negotiation between the Agency and Self Storage. I Separate from this, I can report that there are no pending negotiations between the Agency and the owner of the Rod's Grill property regarding the purchase and sale of that property. The Agency has previously directed Staff not to pursue eminent domain against the Rod's Grill property. For the record, in the past, the Agency had made two offers to acquire the Rod's Grill property, the most recent in the amount of $1,224,045 (including furniture, fixtures, and equipment). This is property for which the Agency believes the current owner paid $710,000 in April 2004 according to public tax records. The City Attorney further noted that the Council/Agency conducted a Study Session regarding city,wide Lighting Assessment Districts; staff was directed to place an item on an upcoming Regular Open Session Meeting agenda for Council to discuss initial cost studies for citywide Lighting Assessment Districts. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Don Penman, Assistant City ManagerlDevelopment Services Director, noted that item h. on the Consent Calendar would not be considered this evening, and will appear on an upcoming Council/Agency Agenda. I 2 08,15,2006 I I I 48:0079 MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Amundson, seconded by Council/Agency Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 1. PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: a. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ON MODIFICATION PERMIT #MP 06,05 FOR 830 SINGING WOOD DRIVE. Recommended Action: Deny the appeal The staff report was presented by Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administrator, Corky Nicholson, Planning Services Manager, and Andrew Gonzalez, Assistant Planner. Staff noted that the property owner, Harry Scolinos is appealing the Planning Commission's denial of their application; the Development Services Department is recommending the approval of items a. through e. of the application, and denial of the applicant's appeal regarding requests f. and g. The Mayor opened the public hearing. The Appellant, Harry Scolinos, appeared to provide testimony regarding this item; he noted that modification item g. was no longer a required component of his project and would be effectively removed from the application; he provided further testimony regarding the necessity of a modification for the building height, although he amended his request from 35'0" as originally proposed, to 32' 6". There were no other persons who appeared to provide testimony on this item. A motion to closed the public hearing was made by Council/Agency Member Segal, seconded by Council/Agency Member Wuo, and seeing no further objection, the Mayor closed the public hearing. After Council deliberation on the matter, a motion was made by Council/Agency Member Segal, seconded by Council/Agency Member Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to approve the Planning Commissions' actions on items a. through e. on Modification Application No. MP 2006,005 for a proposed two,story, single family residence at 830 Singing Wood Drive, and to approve the applicant's appeal regarding item f., but only to allow for a 32' 6" height in lieu of the 30' height required by the code, and to deny the applicant's appeal regarding item g. AYES: NOES: Segal, Wuo, Amundson, Harbicht, Chandler b. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 6536 FINDING THE CITY OF ARCADIA TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT (LDR). Recommended Action: Adopt 3 08,15,2006 48:0080 The staff report was presented by Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administrator. Staff noted that each city I in the State of California is requested to submit annually a Local Development Report (LDR) and to certify by resolution to the local Congestion Management Agency that it is in compliance with the local Congestion Management Program (CMP). The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no persons appearing to provide testimony on this item. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Segal, and seeing no further objection, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6536. AYES: NOES: Harbicht, Wuo, Amundson, Segal, and Chandler None. PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) John Dickey, appeared to speak regarding the proposed development at the Santa Anita Race Track. Ann Durgenian, 1670 Elevado Avenue, appeared to speak regarding the proposed development I at the Santa Anita Race Track. Russ Garside, Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, appeared to speak regarding a motion made by the Chamber of Commerce to adamantly oppose the adoption of the two upcoming ballot measure initiatives. Beth Costanza, Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, appeared extend invitations to the community to the upcoming "Taste of Arcadia" event on September 18, 2006. REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Council/Agency Member Wuo requested that driver use caution around schools as the academic year approaches; encouraged all residents to attend the last Thursday Concert in the Park on August 17'", and sent birthday wishes to Council Member Mickey Segal and City Manager Bill Kelly. Council/Agency Member Amundson thanked Patrick Lee for his recent communication to the City regarding cost of living increases, commented that he would continue monitoring the effects of increases hitting the City's budget, and thanked all who provided input to him regarding Assembly Bill 2409. Council/Agency Member Harbicht noted the significant donations made tonight by the Friends of I the Arcadia Library and the Arcadia Public Library Foundation for library programs, materials, and equipment. He thanked Mr. Dickey for his public comments and encouraged residents to utilize the public meetings to raise their issues and concerns regarding City business; and noted the procedural process for the City Council's review of large,scale developments within the City. 4 08,15,2006 I I I 48:0081 Council/Agency Member Segal noted that contrary to Mr. Dickey's public comments, he has only hosted one public meeting at his home and that he was not aware of any visit by Mr. Dickey to his personal residence. Council/Agency Member Segal also sent birthday wishes to his daughter. Mayor Chandler thanked his fellow Council/Agency Members for their actions regarding tonight's Closed Session item. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. AUGUST 1. 2006. Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: b. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, AUGUST 1. 2006. Recommended Action: Approve c. RESOLUTION NO. 6535 FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE TO BE RAISED FROM PROPERTY TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006,2007 TO PAY THE DEBT SERVICE ON THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND THE AUTHORIZED MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION COSTS OF LIGHTING DISTRICTS. Recommended Action: Adopt d. CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AIDE/MANAGEMENT ANALYST. Recommended Action: Approve e. AWARD A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION TO SHELDON MECHANICAL CORPORATION FOR THE HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AT ALL CITY FACILITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $107.700. Recommended Action: Approve f. WAIVE THE FORMAL BID PROCESS AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF SEVENTY (70) NEW TASER X26E AND ALL NECESSARY ACCESSORIES FROM PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $64.980.04. Recommended Action: Approve g. ACCEPT GIFT OF $15.000 FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS FOR TEENS. Recommended Action: Approve h. ACCEPT THE REVISIONS TO THE 2006 WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT (WSA) FOR THE CARUSO PROJECT AT THE SANTA ANITA RACE TRACK. Recommended Action: Approve Item h. was removed from the Consent Calendar and will be placed on an upcoming agenda for Council/Agency consideration. 5 08,15-2006 48:0082 i. AUTHORIZE AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,300.00 TO PAY A ONE,TIME ASSESSMENT LEVIED BY THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Recommended Action: Approve I j. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES FOR SWORN PERSONNEL WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Recommended Action: Approve k. ACCEPT GIFT OF $15,077.67 FROM THE ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR PROGRAMS AND EQUIPMENT AT THE LIBRARY. Recommended Action: Approve I. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A PURCHASE CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15.000 AND APPROVE SAME AMOUNT FROM THE CITY CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO THE ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND GRANT PREPARATION FEES RELATED TO THE JOINT USE GYMNASIUM. Recommended Action: Approve In response to an inquiry from Council/Agency Member Amundson, Steve Deitsch, City Attorney, commented that the City of Industry obtained special legislation from the State Legislature to pursue affordable housing outside of its city boundaries, and that he knows of no other City that has obtained similar benefits from special legislation. The City Attorney noted that such special legislation could be included as part of future discussion of affordable housing I strategies. Mayor Chandler noted that item j. was necessary as the competition for the recruitment and retention of Police Officers is rising among all Southern California law enforcement agencies. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Segal, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, and carried on roll call vote to approve items a. through I. , excluding item h., on the Council/Agency Consent Calendars. Noting no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency will be September 5, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. ATTEST: (- --- I 6 08-15,2006