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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 19,2005 I I I INVOCATION 47:0041 MEETING MINUTES Arcadia City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2005 DDD 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Reverend Melissa Mackinon, Church of the Good Shepherd PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Barb Kovacic ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic ABSENT: None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE READING IN FULL ROLL CALL A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Marshall, and carried on roll call vote to read all ordlnanceslresolutions by title only and waive reading in full. PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic ABSENT: None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - (5 minutes per person) Janet Chew, PTSA president Arcadia High School, appeared to update the Council on activities at the high school. Two student representatives from Arcadia High School appeared to update the City Council on various school activities. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL a. Renewal of Local Emeraencv Proclamation for Santa Anita Canvon Road Recommendation: Approve Motion A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to approve item 1.a. on the Consent Calendar. Roll Call AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandier, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None 1 04.19.05 47:0042 2. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING MAYOR GARY KOVACIC Mayor Pro Tempore Wuo invited Mayor Kovacic to the side bar for a variety of presentations in honor of his term completion as Mayor of Arcadia. I Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem John Wuo on behalf of Senator Feinstein Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem John Wuo on behalf of Senator Boxer Presentation by Mark Harmsen on behalf of Congressman Dreier Presentation by Prisciiia Hernandez on behalf of Governor Schwarzenegger Presentation by Ed Chen on behalf of Senator Margett Presentation by Jack Song on behalf of Assemblymember Liu Presentation by Pat Myers on behalf of Assemblymember Mountjoy Presentation by Brian Mejia on behalf of Supervisor Antonovich Presentation by Annie Yuen on behalf of the Arcadia Board of Education Presentation by Russ Garside on behalf of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Arcadia High School Constitution Team Presentation by Joan Whitenack on behalf of Foothill Unity Center Presentation by Monica Yeh on behalf of the Arcadia Chinese Association Presentation by Mark Renfrew on behalf of the Church of the Good Shepherd Bike Team Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem John Wuo on behalf of Coach John Wooden Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem John Wuo on behalf of the City of Sierra Madre Presentation by Mayor Pro Tern John Wuo on behalf of Dffice of Economic?????? Presentation by the City Council to outgoing Mayor Gary Kovacic REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR GARY KOVACIC Outgoing Mayor Gary Kovacic thanked his family, friends, city employees and community organizations for their assistance during his Mayoral year; he noted the significant accomplishments during Fiscal I Year 2004-2005; remarked on projects that future City Council will be addressing, and encouraged Arcadia residents to become more involved in their community. 3. REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL a. City Clerk James Barrows declared the Office of the Mayor of the City of Arcadia to be open and caiied for nominations for that office for 2005-2006. Council Member Chandler nominated John Wuo as Mayor of the City of Arcadia for ensuing year. Hearing no further nominations, the City Clerk announced that nominations for the Office of the Mayor were closed and requested that Council Members prepare to cast their vote for Council Member John Wuo as Mayor of the City of Arcadia, Aoril19. 2005 to ADril 18. 2006. Roli Caii AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshaii, Segal, and Wuo None Mayor Wuo assumed the mayor's chair at the council table. b. Mayor Wuo declared the Office of the Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Arcadia to be open and caiied for nominations for that office for the assuming year. Council Member Segal nominated Roger Chandler as Mayor Pro Tem for 2005.2006. Noting no further nominations the nomination period was closed. Council Members then prepared to cast their vote for Council Member Roger Chandler as Mayor Pro -rempore of the City of Arcadia, April 19, 2005 to April1B, 2006. Roii Caii AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshaii, Segal, and Wuo None I 2 04-19.05 47:0043 4. REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY MAYOR WUO I New Mayor John Wuo introduced his family and friends who were in attendance; he thanked his fellow Council Members for their anticipated support in the upcoming year; he outlined his vision for the upcoming year in Arcadia, which includes an enhanced school traffic safety, more neighborhood block- parties and more neighborhood watches being formed. 5. REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROGER CHANDLER Mayor Pro Tempore Roger Chandler sent his regards to his wife who was not able to be in attendance this evening and expressed his pieasure at the smooth relationships among the Council Members. 6. REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY COUNCIL MEMBER GAIL MARSHALL Council Member Marshall congratulated John Wuo as he assumes his Mayorship for the upcoming year. 7. REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY COUNCIL MEMBER MICKEY SEGAL Council Member Segal recognized his wife, Lee, who was in attendance this evening; he congratulated outgoing Mayor Gary Kovacic and his fellow Council Members on a job well done over the past year; he noted his support for incoming Mayor John Wuo in the upcoming year. 8. REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARY KOVACIC I Council Member Kovacic congratulated incoming Mayor John Wuo and wished him success in the upcoming year. ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned this meeting at 8:10 p.m., to April 27, 2005, 6:00 p.m., for a Joint Meeting with the City of Ei Monte at EI Monte City Hall, 11333 Valley Boulevard, EI Monte, California. ATTEST: Wuo, Mayor I 3 04-19.05