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Home My WebLink AboutMARCH 1,2005 I I I ROLL CALL 47:0024 MINUTES Arcadia City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency TUESDAY, MARCH 1,2005 ODD ~, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room 'Present: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic Absent: None. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - (5 minutes per person) CLOSED SESSION None. a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Govt. Code Section 54957) Title: City Manager INVOCATION 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Bob Sanderson, Arcadia Police Captain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE David Hinig, Arcadia Police Chief ROLL CALL Present: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic Absent: None, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Steve Deitsch, City Attorney, announced that the City Council took no reportable action on toniqht's Closed Session item. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded Member Marshall and carried without objection to Ordinances/Resolutions by title only and waive reading in full. by Council read all 1 03-01-05 1. PUBLIC HEARING a. Annual Weed Abatement Protest Hearinq Staff Report Bill Kelly, City Manager, provided the report; he explained that tonight's public hearing was the forum for any weed abatement protests; he further declared that staff's recommendation was for the Council to move to direct the Agricultural Commissioner to provide weed abatement services on the declared properties list. Public Testimony None. Motion to Close Public A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Hearing Member Segal, and carried without objection to close the public hearing. Council Deliberation None. Motion A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Marshall and carried on roll call vote to direct the Agricultural Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures to abate noxious weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt growing or occurring on various properties in the City of Arcadia, Roll Call Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. Ayes: Noes: AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - (5 minutes per person) Barbara Shuck. property owner in Chantry Flats, appeared to inquire regarding the road damage in Chantry Flats. The City Manager provided an update report regarding funding status for road repairs and the multijurisdictional efforts toward this project. Jackie Gibson, cabin resident in Chantry Flats, appeared to inquire regarding pafking issues for property owners in the affected area, Kim Kellv. owner of pack station at Chantry Flats, appeared to inquire regarding temporary transportation access to her property. Glen Owens, property owner in Chantry Flats, appeared to request that the City Council consider de-annexing Arcadia's portion of Santa Anita Canyon Road back to Los Angeles County. 2 47:0025 03-01-05 I I I I I I 47:0026 REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS CHANDLER No report. MARSHALL Commented on award given to Jim and Margaret Barrows for their volunteer efforts, the Barrows were nominated by the City Council for the award from Waste Management; thanked the Rotary Club for their recent donation of an outdoor clock to the City; read a comment from Dorothy Denne who noted the excellent work from Public Works Services Department in filling the potholes caused by the recent rain. SEGAL Commented that he had visited Dah Len, China and noted that he was impressed with the cleanliness and beauty of the City; Wished the best to all participants in this year's Little League. WUO Wished Mrs. Chandler a speedy recovery. KOVACIC Welcomed 29 students from Dah Len, China, who are studying for one (1) year at California State University, Los Angeles; they each made a self introduction; commented that Valley Vista Services will be sponsoring the July 4th Extravaganza; On Saturday, March S, 2005 the Library will host a "tile painting" ceremony as Arcadia's newest community art project; he noted that on Friday, March 25, 2005 he will host the annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast; he encouraged all to participate in the upcoming "State of the City" event and town hall forum to be held on March 16, 2005. Mayor Kovacic requested that the City Council consider the following two items on an upcoming agenda: 1) a plaque placed on the City's community center to honor those on the City Council who participated in the project; and 2) the naming of Arcadia's newest reservoir. The Mayor received support from the Council to discuss these items on a future agenda, BARROWS Thanked the City Council for nominating his family for the volunteer award; Congratulated the Arcadia High School band for their recent fundraising event. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR - ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY a. Minutes of the Februarv 15. 2005 Reoular Meetino and Februarv 22. 2005 Soecial Meetino with Temole Citv Citv Council. Recommendation: Approve Motion A motion was made by Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Agency Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to approve item 2.a, on the Consent Calendar. 3 03-01-05 Roll Call Ayes: Council/Agency Members Chandler Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic Noes: None. (abstained from item 2,a.), CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL b. Minutes of the Februarv 15. 2005 Reaular Meetina and Februarv 22. 2005 Special Meetina with Temple Citv Citv Council. Recommendation: Approve c. Renewal of Local Emeraencv Proclamation for Santa Anita Canvon Road (Resolution No, 6459) , Recommendation: Approve d. Authorize the Citv Manaaer to approve an addendum to the Professional Services Aareement with IBI Group in the amount of $15.000.00 for services related to the review of documents for the Gold Line Foothill Extension. Recommendation: Approve e. Accept all work performed bv TDS Enaineerina. Inc. as complete and authorize the final pavment to be made in accordance with the contract documents subiect to a retention of $8.620.40 for the Citv Sianaae and Banner Proaram. Recommendation: Approve Motion A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Marshall, and carried on roll call vote to approve items 2.b, through 2,e. on the Consent Calendar. Roll Call Council/Agency 'Members Chandler (abstained from item 2.b.), Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. ..Ayes: Noes: 3. CITY MANAGER a. Revised Personnel Rules and ReQulations. Tracey Hause, Administrative Services Director, presented the report; she commented that tonight's matter results from periodic revisions of the city- wide personnel rules and regulations; in response to a question from Council Member Segal she announced that staff had received input from outside counsel on the proposed changes. Motion A motion was made by Council Member Marshall, seconded by Council Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to approve the revised Personnel Rules and Regulations. Roll Call Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. Ayes: Noes: 4 47:0027 I I I 03-01-05 I I I 47:0028 ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned this meeting at 8: 10 p.m., in memory of Ron Hoar and Hilda Plyer, to Tuesday, March 15, 2005, 5:30 p.m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber Conference Room. ~~,~~ ry Kova IC, Mayor ATTEST: <'ZcM ,- I' . James H. Barrows, City Clerk 5 03-01-05