HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 21,2006
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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
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STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person)
a. Presentation and discussion regarding Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
Construction Authority Master Cooperative Agreement.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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AYES:
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Council/Agency Members Harbicht, Segal, Amundson, Woo and Chandler
None
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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
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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
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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."
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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:
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ames H. Barrows, City Clerk
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