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Home My WebLink AboutMAY 3,2005 I I I ROLL CALL 47:0044 MINUTES Arcadia City Council and ArCadia Redevelopment Agency TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2005 5:00 p.m., City Council Chamber Conference Room PRESENT: Council! Agency Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segai, and Wuo ABSENT: None STUDY SESSION AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - (5 minutes per person) a. CLOSED SESSION Discussion and Direction regarding Cable TV matters, Bill Kelly, City Manager, and Steve Dietsch, City Attorney, introduced the City's special counsel on cable matters, Jeff Ballinger, Best Best and Krieger, to the Council and staff; Mr. Ballinger provided an update regarding current cable franchise agreements, in particular the agreement between Altrio Communications, rnc; Mr. Ballinger noted that Champion Broadband of California (Champion) had acquired one hundred (100%) percent of Altrio's assets including its franchise rights with the City of Arcadia; City staff is proposing the potential execution of a new franchise agreement between the City and Champion; staff is also recommending an updated version of the City's current Ordinance governing cable franchises; the proposed Ordinance will include language that will add provisions authorizing the City to regulate not only cable operators, but also video and telecommunications seIVice providers to the extent provided by federal and state law, Council Member Kovacic noted residents' concerns regarding seIVice levels provided by the cable companies and the obtrusiveness of the accompanying infrastructure that must be installed on the public right of way to support cable, video and telecommunications systems, a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957,6 to confer about labor contract negotiations' California Teamsters Public, Professional and Medical Employees' Union 911 (Confidentiai, SupeIVisor, Professional and General Employee Unit and Public Works Employee Unit), Arcadia Police Officers' Association, Arcadia Firefighters' Association, and unrepresented employees: Department Heads, Division Managers, SupeIVisors, and Part-time Employees (City Negotiators: William W, Floyd and Tracey Hause), b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956,9(a) to meet with legal counsel regarding the case of Marie Vasquez v, City of Arcadia, et al. (Superior Court Case No, 33374) 1 05-03-05 47:0045 c. COnference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Section 54956,8) Property: 55 W. Huntington Drive 21 Morlan Place I 28 W. Santa Clara 41 W, Huntington Drive 35 W, Huntington Drive 27 W. Huntington Drive 101 W, Huntington Drive Property Owner: Paul Rusnak Hann Ling Shaw (Church in Arcadia) Don and Ray Dahlgren Mr. & Mrs, Manny Romero Gary and Dan Braun (35 W, Huntington Partners) Richard Fisher (Templekadian) Charles Frandson/R, Horowitz I NElgotiating Parties - Agency Deputy Executive Director and Economic Development Manager Under Negotiation - Price and terms of payment I 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber INVOCATION Chaplain John Payton, Church of the Nazarene PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Steve Mendig and Taylor Herrera ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council! Agency Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo ABSENT: 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 Chandler, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and carried without objection to read all ordinances/resoiutions by title only and waive reading in full. REPORT FROM STUDY AND CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney, Steve Deitsch, 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 Mayor's Certificates of Congratuiations to the Arcadia Boys Under 14 Soccer Team, b. Presentation of Proclamation to the American Legion Auxiliary, Arcadia Unit 247 in honor of Poppy Day 2 05-03-05 I I I I I I 1, Staff Report Public Testimony 47:0046 PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Consideration of oarkino and minimum lot size modifications for the construction of a new 4.427 sa, ft. industrial buildina at 133 St. Joseoh, Recommendation: Approve Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director and Donna Butler, Community Deveiopment Administrator, provided the staff report to the Council; staff noted that an application was filed requesting ten (10) parking spaces in lieu of eleven (11) parking spaces required and to permit an industrial development on a lot that is iess that 15,000 square feet at 133 St. Joseph Street; the City Council may approve an industrial development on a lot less than 15,000 square feet where a hardship by reason of surrounding developments, location or configuration is c1eraly demonstrated; it is staff's opinion that a unique hardship exists in that the applicant's lot is currently a legal lot and it was created prior to the establishment of the minimum 15,000 sqaure foot lot size in 1975; the site is also surrounded by existing industrial developments; staff feels that the deficiency of one parking space is minimal and it will not have an adverse impact upon the available on-site parking since the primary use of the building is warehousing; staff is recommending approval of this item. The Design Engineer of the project appeared in support of Council's approval of the Modification, Motion to Close A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Public Hearing Marshall, and noting no objections, the Mayor closed the public hearing, Council Deliberation Motion Roll Call Staff Report None, A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Kovacic, seconded by Council/Agency Member Segal, finding appropriate improvement and carried on roll call vote to approve MM 05-01, subject to conditions of approval and based on the finding that this modification would prevent an unreasonable hardship, Ayes: Noes: b, Council/Agency Member Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo None An aooeal of the Plannina Commission's denial of CUP 2005-02 for a iob trainina center at 19 E. Live Oak Avenue, Recommendation: Continue to a future Council meeting, Mr, Penman noted that the application on this project requested a postponement of the public haring pending the outcome of Conditional Use Permit 2005-007, a request to operate a tutoring school in the same building; notices advising property owners of the postponement of this public hearing have been mailed to everyone within a 300 foot radius of the subject property; staff noted that when a new date is scheduled for the City Council hearing, notices will be sent to all property owners, The Mayor ordered the continuance of the public hearing on this item, 3 05-03-05 47:0047 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - (S minutes pet person) Ed Fuoate. Arcadia resident, appeared to express their concerns regarding code enforcement issues at their Arcadia home, I Elisa Clifford, Southern California Edison, new region manager for the City of Arcadia, appeared to introduce herself to the City Council. Brent Beckwith. owner of Red Rock Chili Co" appeared to express his concerns about the retail environment in themaii in light of the potential Caruso development. REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS MARSHALL Expressed her thanks to aii who participated in the Silver Circle Volunteer Dinner; encouraged residents to attend the Arcadia Firefighter Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 7, 2005; informed the public regarding the City of Arcadia e-waste coiiection program; sent best Wishes to Jane Chandler on her upcoming knee surgery; wished aii mothers a Happy Mother's Day, SEGAL Congratulated aii who participated in the Silver Circle Volunteer Dinner; wished aii mothers a Happy Mather's Day, CHANDLER Wished aii mothers a Happy Mother's Day KOVACIC Noted that the Arcadia Interfaith Council will host an event commemorating the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 5, 2005; welcomed aii residents to participate in the Annuai Bike Ride through Arcadia; publicized the Arcadia law Day event to take place on Saturday, May 14th, , I Wuo Noted the new Council Members liaison appointments: Arcadia Beautiful Commission: Marshaii Historical Museum Commission: Segal Human Resources Commission: Chandier library Board of Trustees: Kovacic Piannlng Commission: Marshaii I Recreation Commission: Kovacic Senior Citizens' Commission: Wuo Chamber of Commerce: Wuo; Chandier - alternate Foothill Private Industry Council: Wuo; Segal - alternate Foothill Transit: Chandier; Wuo - alternate Gold Line JPA: Kovacic; Wuo - alternate Independent Cities Association: Wuo; Chandler - alternate Independent Cities Risk Management Association: Wuo; Hause - alternate L.A, County Division of the League: Wuo; Chandler - aiternate League City Selection Committee: Wuo; Chandler Sanitation District: Wuo; Marshaii - alternate San Gabriel Vaiiey Council of Governments: Wuo; Chandier - alternate San Gabriel Vaiiey Mosquito and Vector Control District: Chandler Southern California Association 9f Governments: Wuo; Segal - alternate Youth Services Coordinating Council: Kovacic; Wuo - alternate Mayor Wuo also thanked everyone involved with the Silver Circle Volunteer Dinner and noted the recent award of merit recipients at Arcadia Methodist Hospital I 4 05-03-05 I I I 2. ROLL CALL 47:0048 CONSENT CALENDAR - ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Agency Director/City Manager read the consent calendar items, a. Minutes of the ADril 5 and 19, 2005 Reaular Meetinas, Recommendation: Approve b. ADDroDriate $1.5 million in affordable housina funds to covenant the Aaencv owned DroDerties at 119 and 121 E. Alta Street far non-senior affordable housina, Recommendation: Approve c. Authorize the Executive Director to enter into a Professional Services Aoreement in the amount of $8.655,00 with CaDoricci & Larson for Aaencv audit services, Recommendation: Approve A motion was made by Agency Member Marshall, seconded by Agency Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to approve the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Consent Calendar, PRESENT: Agency Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo ABSENT: None CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL d. Minutes of the ADril Sand ADri119. 2005 Reaular Meetinas, Recommendation: Approve e. Renewal of Local Emeraencv Proclamation, Recommendation: Approve f. Ordinance No, 2204 - An Ordinance of the City of Arcadia. California, addina Sections 9220,9.1. 9250,2,6. 9251.1.6. 9252,1.6. 9253.1.6 and 9255,1.1.6 to the Arcadia Municioal Code to Drohibit the ooeration of boardina houses in certain residential zones, Recommendation: Adopt g. Ordinance No, 2205 - An Ordinance of the City of Arcadia. California. amendina and addina fence reaulations to Article JX (Zonina Reauiations and General Provisions) of the Arcadia MuniciDal Code, Recommendation: Adopt h. ReDort and Recommendation to enter into Professional Services Aareements with VCA Code GroUD and Scott Fazekas and Associates. Jnc, for orofessional buildina olan review and reiated services for the Develooment Services Deoartment. Recommendation: Approve i. Purchase of comDuter eauioment and related oeriDherals for various deDartments from Dell ComDuter Corooration in the amount of $39,266,00 Recommendation: Approve j. Authorize the City Manaoer to enter into a Professional Services Aareement in the amount of $37.495,00 with CaDoricci & Larson for City audit services, Recommendation: Approve 5 05-03-05 ROLL CALL 3. ROLL CALL 47:0049 k. Authorize the Mavor to execute a three (3) vear aareement with the Los Anaeles Cauntv Communitv Develooment Commission to imolement Community Develaoment Block Grant (CDBG) oroarams throuah June 2009 RecommElndation: Approve I I. Authorize the City Manaaer to enter into an aareement for Financial Software maintenance aareements and system uoarades in the amount of $43.500 Recommendation: Approve m. Authorize the Citv Manaaer to execute and sian on behalf of the City of Arcadia an aoolication for receiot of federal funds reauirina City match funds for water SYstem imDrovements Recommendation: Approve n. Amendment No, to the Emolovment Aareement between ~ Qty of Arcadia and William R, Kellv, Recommendation: Approve o. Residential lease between the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Presbyterian Church for the temoorarv relocation of the Fire Suooression staff durina the construction of Fire Station 105, Recommendation: Approve A motion was made by Council Member Marshall, seconded by Council Member Segal, and carried on roll call v~te to approve the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Consent Calendar, PRESENT: Agency Members Chandier, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo , ABSENT: None : I CITY MANAGER , a. Aoorooriate $35,000 in Prooosition C Local Return Funds. aenerated from the $3.000.000 Prooosition C Reserve Account. for the conceotuai olans and details for the orooosed arade seoaration at Santa Anita Avenue, Recommendation: Approve , Mr. Penman summaHzed the staff report, outlining the project and actions required by the City Council. , A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and carried on roll call vote to approve the staff's recommendation, PRESENT: Agency Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo ABSENT: None I 6 05-03-05 ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: 47:0044 Noting no further business, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 8:04 a,m, in memory of August Fisher, and Donald E, Wilsterman to Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at 5:00 p,m, uo, Mayor 1./f5 ~ -- - 7 05-03-05 I I I