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Home My WebLink AboutMARCH 15,2005 I I I 47:0029 MINUTES Arcadia City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency TUESDAY, MARCH 15,2005 S:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - (S minutes per person) None. STUDY SESSION a. Discussion and direction concerning coyote management. Bill Kelly, City Manager, summarized the on-going situation regarding agressive coyotes in Arcadia, In addition, he proposed a coyote management program that would establish the scale of coyote management in the future; the proposed program includes contracting with a pest management company for a period of six to eight months, with alternating periods of trapping activity; an estimated cost of $21,000 was obtained from Animal Pest Management SelVices, Inc. for the selVice, Several representatives from local businesses and organizations attended the study session to provide input on the coyote management issue including: Santa Anita Racetrack, Los Angeles County Department of Agriculture/Weight and Measures, Highland Homeowners Association, Animal Pest Management SelVices, Inc., and the Pasadena Humane Society. The City Council voted to direct staff to retain the professional selVices of Animal Pest Management SelVices, Inc. for a trial period of six (6) to eight (8) months, beginning in April 2005, to initiate a more proactive coyote monitoring and trapping program. Motion A motion was made by ,Council Member Marshall, seconded by Council Member Segal and carried on roll call vote to direct staff to retain the professional selVices of Animal Pest Management 5elVices, Inc. for a trial period of six (6) to eight (8) months, beginning in April 2005, to initiate a more proactive coyote monitoring and trapping program. Roll Call Ayes: Noes: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. b. Discussion and direction concerning the dedication plaque at the Community Center. Mr. Kelly indicated that the dedication plaque at the Community Center does not follow the current plaque policy; the City Council directed staff to purchase a new bronze plaque for the Community center that incorporates the names of Council Members in office at the time the Community Center project was approved for construction and those in office when the building was dedicated. 1 03-15-05 Motion Roll Call Motion Roll Call A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Marshall ~nd carried on roll call vote to purchase a new bronze plaque for the Community center that incorporates the names of Council Members in office at the time the Community Center project was approved for construction and those in office when the building was dedicated. Ayes: Noes: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None c. Discussion and direction concerning Affordable Housing strategies. Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development SelVices Director, discussed the Redevelopment Agency's options for meeting their housing goals and objectives; California Redevelopment Law stipulates certain time parameters for the spending of housing funds; Mr. Penman presented two (2) potential affordable housing projects for the Council to consider; the projects would be located on First Avenue (near Alta), and the second project would be located at Duarte and Second Avenue. The City Council provided input regarding encouraging homeownership versus renting, providing incentives for teachers and city employees to become eligible for affordable housing, and potential projects for the future. Council directed staff to proceed on the two (2) proposed projects and bring back reports at a future Council meeting. A motion was made by Council Member Marshall, seconded by Councii Member Segal and carried on roll call vote to direct staff to proceed on the two (2) proposed projects and bring back reports at a future Council meeting. Ayes: Noes: Council Members Chandier, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. CLOSED SESSION INVOCATION a. Public Employee Performance Evaiuation (Govt. Code Section 54957) Title: City Manager 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Reverend Tom Shriver, Arcadia Police Department Chaplain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Bill Davila, Arcadia Methodist Hospital Board of Directors ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council Member Chandier, seconded by Council Member Marshall, and carried without objection to read all Ordinances/Resolutions by titie only and waive reading in full. 2 47:0030 03-15-05 I I I I I I 47:0031 REPORT FROM STUDY AND CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney announced the items that were discussed at the meeting's Study Session and noted that no reportable action was taken by the City Council during Closed Session. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of Proclamation declarina American Red Cross Month. Representatives from the American Red Cross who appeared to accept the Council's Proclamation were: Bob Deao, Executive Director; Ray Bushneil, Board Chairman; and Eva Chinn, Board Vice-Chair. b. Presentation of Arbor Dav Proclamation. Council Member Roger Chandler, Council Liaison to the,Arcadia Beautiful Commission, accepted the Arbor Day Proclamation. c. Presentation of Aooredation Plaaue to MaN Hansen for the donation of funds for the ourchase of a new oolice K-9. Mary Hansen appeared to accept the Appreciation Plaque in memory of her husband, Albert. d. Presentation of the Citizen of the Month Award to the Arcadia Methodist Hosoital Foundation. Representatives from the Arcadia Methodist Foundation who appeared to accept the Council's Award were: Jan McEachern, Campaign Chair, Maternal Child Heaith; 8i11 Davila, Past Chair; Sue Francis; Dr, Maria Helen Rodriguez; Dr. John Vogt; and Mickey Segal, former Campaign Chair AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - (5 minutes per person) George Stevenson, member of the Santa Anita Woodcarvers, Chapter 24, appeared to request that the City raise the 100 year time capsule approximately 18 to 20 inches above the ground to increase the visibility of the intricate woodcarving. REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS CHANDLER Encouraged the public to be aware of mail theft; he noted that the local Postmaster has not been responsive to requests to empty the maiibins at the post office on a more frequent basis; he further requested that staff work with Congressman Dreier's office in order to facilitate proper mail handing in Arcadia. MARSHALL Thanked Mr. Stevenson for appearing at tonight's meeting; Congratulated Mary Hansen for her generous gift to the Arcadia Police Department; encouraged members of the community to participate in the American Red Cross' Companion Corps program which provides support for homebound senior citizens; she concluded by noting Arcadia Methodist Hospital's contributions to the community. SEGAL Congratulated all recipients of awards and proclamations at tonight's meeting; noted the success of the tile painting project at the Arcadia Library and the Mayor's State of the CityfTown Hall forum; wished his wife a Happy Birthday. 3 03-15-05 WUO Congratulated the community organizations appearing at tonight's meeting; reported about the success of the tile painting project at the Arcadia Ubrary. KOVACIC Invited the public to attend the State of the CityjTown Hall forum on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 in the City Council Chamber. BARROWS No report. 1, CONSENT CALENDAR - ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY a. Minutes of the March 1. 2005 Reqular Meetinq. Recommendation: Approve b. Aoorooriation of $315.456.75 to oav Los Anqeles County Auditor-Controller for Education Revenue Auamentation Fund (EMF) oer SB 1045, Recommendation: Approve c. Aqencv Resolution 213 authorizinq the use of Redevelooment Aqencv funds for Public Imorovements for Fiscal Year 2005-06. Recommendation: Adopt Motion A motion was made by Agency Member Marshall, seconded by Agency Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to approve items La. - 1. c. on the Consent Calendar. Roll Call Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. Ayes: Noes: CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL d. Minutes of the March 1. 2005 Reaular Meetinq. Recommendation: Approve e. Renewal of Local Emerqencv Proclamation for Santa Anita Canvon Road Recommendation: Approve f. Resolution No. 6466. denvinq the Hiohland Oaks Soecific Plan (S.P. 2003-001) for a orooosed 7-lot residential hillside develaoment located north of the terminus of Vista Avenue and northwest of Canvon Road in the City of Arcadia Recommendation: Adopt g. Resolution No, 6467 authorizino the use of Redevelooment Aqencv Funds for Public Imorovements for Fiscal Year 2005-06 Recommendation: Adopt h. Santa Anita Derbv Dav 5K Run and Walk Recommendation: Waive expenses related to traffic control services for the Eleventh Annual Santa Anita Derby Day 5K to be held on Saturday, April 9, 2005. i. Camino Grove Park Rehabilitation Proiect Recommendation: Accept all work performed by Rokni Electric Company, Inc. for the Camino Grove Park Rehabilitation Project as complete and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents. 4 47:0032 03-15-05 I I I 47:0033 j. Award - E-Waste Collection Pilot Proaram Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Envirocycie, Inc. in the amount of $20,000 to provide a residential pilot curbside collection program for electronic waste. I k. Fireworks disolav for the 2005 Julv 4th Celebration. Recommendation: Waive the City's purchasing regulations relative to competitive bidding and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. in an amount of up to $30,000.00 for a fireworks display at the City of Arcadia's 2005 July 4th Celebration. I. Santa Anita Entrv Corridor Improvements Recommendation: Accept all work performed by Alliance Streelworks, Inc. for the construction of the Santa Anita Entry Corridor Improvements as complete and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents. Motion A motion was made by Council Member Marshall, seconded by Council Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to approve items 1.d. - 1.1. on the Consent Calendar. Roll Call Ayes: Noes: CounciijAgency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. 2. CITY MANAGER a. Santa Anita Canvon Road repair proiect update. Recommendation: Receive and file. I Mr. Kelly provided a status report on the torrentiai rain damage to the following five (5) areas: 1) Santa Anita Canyon Road, 2) Wilderness Park entrance, 3) Hillcrest Street property, 4) 2135 Canyon Road, and 5) city-wide tree and debris removal. He indicated that several of these projects will now qualify for FEMA assistance; he further explained that City staff will coordinate with Los Angeles County, and the Cities of Sierra Madre and Monrovia on how to phase each clean-up project; he surmised that Arcadia's portion of Santa Anita Canyon Road may be open as early as mid-August. Motion The City Council received and filed this report. ADJOURNMENT Noting no further business, the City Council adjourned this meeting at 8:1S p.m. in memory of Dr. Siater, Richard McNulty, and Gilbert Sinciair, to March 17, 2005, 7:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room for a meeting with Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich. ~ 4, ~J7UtjJ ry Kova c, Mayor I ATTEST: I 5 03-15-05