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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 21,2006 I I I 48:0106 CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2006 As authorized by California Government Code Section 54956. The City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Arcadia met at 5:00 p.m. in a Special Meeting at the Arcadia City Council Chamber Conference Room. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor Chandler called the meeting in order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Amundson, Harbicht, Segal, Wuo and Chandler ABSENT: None CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation - one (1) case. d. Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property Description: Southerly parking area of Santa Anita Race Track Property. Negotiating Parties: Citv: City Manager, Assistant City Manager/DeveJopment Services Director and City Attorney. Propertv Owner: Caruso Affiliated, Caruso Property Management Company, Magna Entertainment Corporation, the Santa Anita Companies and the Los Angeles Turf Club. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO STUDY SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. Mayor Chandler convened the Study Session to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Amundson, Harbicht, Segal, Wuo and Chandler ABSENT: None 1 11-21-2006 48:0107 STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) a. Presentation and discussion regarding Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority Master Cooperative Agreement. I STUDY SESSION The City Manager provided a brief overview of the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority Master Cooperative Agreement, the gold line schedule, the grade separation project at Santa Anita, and the recently approved bond issue for the grade separation. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT 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 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Amundson, Harbicht, Segal, Wuo and Chandler ABSENT: None I REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL ON CLOSED SESSION/STUDY SESSION ITEMS Steve Deitsch, City Attorney announced that at a noticed special meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board convened at 5:00 p.m. The City Council and Redevelopment Agency considered the two (2) items listed under closed session. No reportable action was taken. The City Attorney also announced that after closed session, the City Council met in a study session in order to consider a presentation and discuss the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority Master Cooperative Agreement and related matters. 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 Amundson, seconded by Council/Agency I Member Segal, and carried on roll cail vote to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 2 11-21-2006 I I I 48:0108 PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS a. Assembly Member Carol Liu. (continued to December 5,2006) b. Senator Bob Margett c. Presentation of 10851 Pin to Police Officer Matt Nelson. PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) Lori Phillipi, PTSA President Arcadia High School. She thanked the community for the passing of the school bond Measure I on November 7, 2006. She also announced the various events currently taking place at Arcadia High School. Joe Mooney an Arcadia resident expressed his opposition regarding the taking of Rod's Grill through eminent domain. (Council Member Harbicht reminded Mr. Mooney that Rod's Grill was not threatened with eminent domain proceedings.) Philip Locke resident of Glendale spoke in support of Rod's Grill. He also thanked the City Council for not implementing eminent proceedings on Rod's Grill. Dirk L. Hudson commented regarding the initiative measure proposed by Manny Romero. Mr. Hudson also commented about the eminent domain proceedings against Arcadia Self Storage and aesthetic issues surrounding the Rusnak Mercedes Dealership. REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Council Member Amundson announced that he attended the Festival of Bands. He also reminded everyone about the Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. regarding input on the Draft Environmental Impact Report on the Caruso project. Mr. Amundson also commented that at the meeting the next morning with Supervisor Antonovich, he would like to see the cost of the Chantry Road shifted to the County. He also thanked all citizens who have written, e-mailed and called since the last Council meeting. He also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Pro Tem Segal announced the Holiday Snow Festival at the Community Center Saturday, December 9th from 1 :OOp.m. to 4:00p.m. He also encouraged all kids to attend and enjoy the 33 tons of snow. He also wished the staff and Council Members a Happy Thanksgiving. Council Member Wuo announced that as the council liaison for the Arcadia Beautiful Commission, the Commission will tour the city the first week of December and select holiday awards for this event. He also mentioned that lights should remain on until 10:00 p.m. and that the winner will receive a sign to display on their property. Mr. Wuo encouraged joggers and walkers to wear reflective clothing in the evening. He also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Council Member Harbicht had nothing to announce. 3 11-21-2006 48:0109 Mayor Chandler announced that the City in a joint effort with the California Office of Traffic I Safety, the California Highway Patrol, the Department of Transportation and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control encouraged everyone to drive safely during the holidays and also announced that if you see drunk drivers on the road to contact 911. He also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. City Clerk Barrows wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. He also thanked everyone who assisted in the planning of the Festival of Bands. He also thanked the police, fire, public works and all City departments for their cooperation. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. NOVEMBER 7.2006. Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: b. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. NOVEMBER 7. 2006. Recommended Action: Approve c. APPOINTMENT OF A DELEGATE TO THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Recommended Action: Approve I d. AWARD A ONE (1) YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT EXTENSION TO THE FERGUSON GROUP FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $65.000 BEGINNING JANUARY 2007. Recommended Action: Approve e. RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT FROM MOTOROLA IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $105.000 FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND UPGRADE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT VHF PORTABLE RADIOS AND NECESSARY EQUIPMENT. Recommended Action: Approve f. CONSIDERATION OF FIVE (5) YEAR LEASE WITH ARCADIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 388 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE. Recommended Action: Approve g. ACCEPT ALL WORK PERFORMED BY E.C. CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SANTA ANITA CANYON ROAD EROSION REPAIR PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE THE FINAL PAYMENT TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. SUBJECT TO A RETENTION OF $12.432.36. Recommended Action: Approve I 4 11-21-2006 I I I 48:0110 h. ORDINANCE NO. 2220 AMENDING THE CITY'S UNIFORM TRAFFIC ORDINANCE. Recommended Action: Adopt A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to approve the Consent Calendar items 2-a. through 2-h on the City Council/ARA Consent Calendars. AYES: Council/Agency Members Harbicht, Segal. Amundson Wuo and Chandler NOES: None 2. CITY MANAGER a. RESOLUTION NO. 6541 ADOPTING A MASTER COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY FOR PLANNING. ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE II OF THE METRO GOLD LINE LIGHT RAIL. Recommended Action: Adopt The staff report was presented by Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director who explained that the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority was responsible for the planning, engineering and construction of Phase II of the Metro Gold Line Light Rail Project. Mr. Penman also commented that the Authority is requesting that each Phase II city located on the Foothill Extension light rail corridor adopt a Master Cooperative Agreement that defines the process, procedures and responsibilities involved with the planning, design and construction of the light rail extension project. Mr. Penman recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Master Cooperative Agreement with the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority. Council Member Harbicht announced that he would like the public to be aware that this matter was discussed at the earlier open study session, that there is no funding for the gold line and the construction for the gold line is several years down the road. Council Member Harbicht also mentioned that the voters of Arcadia did approve an $8 million dollar bond issue for building a grade separation on Santa Anita Avenue and since there is no schedule for construction, the decision was made to not issue the bonds at this time. Mr. Penman confirmed comments made by Council Member Harbicht. Council Member Amundson asked what benefits would the City receive if the Gold Line comes through Arcadia. Mr. Penman discussed the different options the City is exploring with regard to light rail development and access issues relative to the mall and Santa Anita Race Track. Council Member Harbicht wanted to publicly comment that the gold line is not a commuter line. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6541 adopting a Master Cooperative Agreement with the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority for planning, engineering and construction of Phase II of the Metro Gold Line light rail. 5 11-21-2006 AYES: NOES: 48:0111 Council/Agency Members Harbicht, Segal, Amundson, Woo and Chandler None I b. RESOLUTION NO. 6542 APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO ESTABLISH A REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT GROUP. Recommended Action: Adopt Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director briefly explained the purpose of the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (JRWMP). He also explained that grant funding that became available through State Proposition 50 prompted this Plan. He also commented that the City benefits from the projects that are in the Plan should funding become available in the future. Mr. Malloy introduced Tom Tait, Deputy Director of Public Works Services who will present the staff report. Mr. Tait recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an MOU which will allow the City to become a participant in the formation of the integrated water management group. He also explained that the integrated regional water management grant program provides grant funds for projects to protect communities from drought, and to protect and improve water quality. Mr. Tait also commented that water resource planning activities relating to Proposition 50 grant funding project that would benefit the City are the Arcadia Wilderness Park Nature Center refurbishment, Santa Anita dam and debris seismic rehabilitations, subregional solutions trash removal device at Peck Water Conservation Park, and the Raymond Basin Feeder. Mr. Tait Staff recommends that the City Council adoption Resolution No. 6542 authorizing the City of Arcadia to participate in the Integrated Regional I Water Management Plan MOU for water resources planning activities relating to Proposition 50 grant funding and implementation. Council Member Harbicht asked a question regarding the extended water pipeline for groundwater replenishment which was responded to by Mr. Malloy. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Segai, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6452 approving a Memorandum of , Understanding to establish a Regional Water Management Group. AYES: NOES: Council/Agency Members Segal, Harbicht, Amundson, Wuo and Chandler None c. APPROVE THE CERTIFICATION REGARDING THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INITIATIVE PETITION RELATING TO PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED USES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION (OPTIONS B OR C). Recommended Action: Approve and Adopt CITY SPECIAL ELECTION (OPTION B). RESOLUTION NO. 6545 CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON MAY 8. 2007. FOR THE I SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED USES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE. Recommended Action: Adopt 6 11-21-2006 I I I 48:0112 RESOLUTION NO. 6546 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR/RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON MAY 8,2007. Recommended Action: Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6547 SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS FOR THE MEASURE. Recommended Action: Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6548 ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 8.2007. TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. Recommended Action: Adopt CONSOLIDATED SPECIAL ELECTION WITH THE ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (OPTION C). RESOLUTION NO. 6545 CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON APRIL 17. 2007, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED USES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE. Recommended Action: Not Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 6546 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 17. 2007. WITH THE ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE. Recommended Action: Not Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 6547 SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING CITY MEASURE --- AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS FOR THE MEASURE. Recommended Action: Not Adopted Steve Deitsch, City Attomey referenced the staff report relating to an initiative measure that has been filed with the City to amend the general plan and zoning code relating to permitted and prohibited uses within a portion of the Central Business District (CBD) Zone of the City. Mr. Deitsch stated that the initiative measure title is to amend the general plan and zoning code relating to permitted and prohibited uses within the Central Business District Zone. Mr. Deitsch also commented that circulators of the petition regarding this initiative have obtained signatures of the required number of voters to place the measure on a special election ballot. Mr. Deitsch recommends that the City Council call for special election on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, and adopt those resolutions relating to a special City election. The City Attorney read the titles of each resolution. The City Attorney also read the ballot measure title in the record as "shall the ordinance amending the general plan and zoning code relating to permitted and prohibited uses within the Central Business District Zone be adopted." 7 11-21-2006 48:0113 Mr. Deitsch also announced that a public hearing card submitted from Mr. Sutton regarding this item and advised that this is not a public hearing item. However, Mr. Deitsch recommended that Mr. Sutton be allowed to speak on this item. I Mr. Chris Sutton, Esq. representing Manny Romero owner of Rod's Grill and Carla Nichols the voter who circulated and sponsored the initiative measure for Mr. Romero because he is not a registered voter in Arcadia. Mr. Sutton urged the City Council to adopt the measure. He further advised the City Council that the threat of eminent domain still exists. Mr. Sutton also urged the City Council as the Redevelopment Agency to adopt an ordinance and renounce the ability to use eminent domain to have the special election consolidated with the School District. City Attorney Steve Deitsch advised Mr. Sutton that consolidating the special election with the school district is a clear violation of the Elections Code. Council MemberWuo commented that he supports the City's special election date announced. Council Member Harbicht also announced that he supports the special election date and not put the City in jeopardy of violating the law. Council Member Amundson also announced that he agrees with the City Attorney's legal advice. Council Member Harbicht asked Mr. Kelly what the cost to the taxpayers of holding this special election. City Manager Kelly responded that the County Clerk's office has advised that the cost would be I least $100,000 for a special election. Council Member Amundson asked what the cost would be to consolidate the election with the school district. City Manager Kelly responded that the cost to consolidate would be about $75,000. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to certify the sufficiency of the proposed initiative petition. AYES: NOES: Council/Agency Members Harbicht, Wuo, Amundson, Segal and Chandler. , None A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Segal, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht to adopt Resolution Nos. 6545, 6546, 6547 and 6548 regarding the special election. AYES: NOES: Council/Agency Members Segal, Harbicht, Amundson, Wuo and Chandler None City Manager Kelly announced that at the Planning Commission next Tuesday concerning the environmental impact report on the Caruso project, the public should not enter the Community Center until after 5:30 p.m. for the 6:30 p.m. meeting due to on-going recreation classes until I 5:30 p.m. 8 11-21-2006 I I I 48:0114 ADJOURNMENT The City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned this meeting in the memory of Joe Miller at 8:45 p.m. to a Continued Regular Meeting with Los Angeles County Supervisor, Michael Antonovich, November 22, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. ATTEST: ~<~~ ames H. Barrows, City Clerk 9 11-21-2006