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Home My WebLink AboutMAY 17,2005 I I I ROLL CALL 47:0045 MINUTES Arcadia City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2005 DDD ~ S:30 p.m., City Council Chamber Conference Room PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo ABSENT: None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - (S minutes per person) CLOSED SESSION None. a. Pursuant to Government Code Section S4956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the workers' compensation case of Robert Bolduc. b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer about labor contract negotiations - California Teamsters Public, Professional and Medical Employees' Union 911 (Confidential, Supervisor, Professional and General Employee Unit and Public Works Employee Unit), Arcadia Police Officers' Association, Arcadia Firefighters' Association, and unrepresented employees: Department Heads, Oivision Managers, Supervisors, and Part- time Employees (City Negotiators: William W. Floyd and Tracey Hause). c. INVOCATION Pursuant to Government Code Section S49S6.9(b)(1) to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation by the United States Environmental Protection Agency concerning the Casmalia Disposal Site. 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Eileen Hubbard, Senior Citizen of the Year Reverend Jolene Cadenbach, Arcadia Congregational Church ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo ABSENT: None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA INTEMS Bill Kelly, City Manager, reported that there were no additional items. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Steve Deitsch, City Attorney, reported that the City Council took no reportable action during tonigh~s Ciosed Session meeting. 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 Marshall, and carried without objection to read all ordina~ces/resolutions by title only and waive reading in full, 1 05-17,05 PRESENTATIONS 1. Staff Report a. I Presentation of Arcadia Beautiful Awards. b. Presentation of Medal of Merit for Police Dispatcher Chris Campbeil. , c. Presentation of Proclamation declaring Emergency Medical Services Week. PUBLIC HEARINGS I a. Resolution No, 6463 establishino fines and fees for Librarv services. Recommendation: Adopt Janet Sporleder, Library and Museum Services Director, presented the staff report; she noted that the Library charges fines and fees for certain services; the recently conducted cost allocation study recommended certain changes to existing Library fees; the fines and fees will enabie the City to recover a portion of the cost of providing Library Services to the public, I None. Public Testimony Motion to Close A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Marshall and noting Public Hearino no obiections, the Mayor closed the public hearinq, Council Deliberation Motion Roll Call Staff Report None. A motion was made by Council Member Chandier, seconded by Council Member Marshall, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6463, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, adopting certain fines and fees relating to the Arcadia Public Library. Ayes: Noes: Councii/Agency Member Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo None b. Ordinance No. 2207 - Consideration of Text Amendment No. TA 05-03 addino an administrative review orocess for Oak Tree encroachment and introduction of Ordinance No, 2207 amendino Chaoter 7 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municioal Code reoardino the oreservation of oak trees. Recommendation: Introduction , Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director and Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator, presented the staff report; the Text Amendment was initiated by the Oevelopment Services Department to propose changes to the Oak Tree Preservation portion of the Arcadia Municipal Code; the proposed Text Amendment was initiated to enable Dak Tree Encroachment Permits to be processed administratively; the applicant's requirements will continue to consist of an arborists report and plan review; the Planning Commission'at its April 26, 2005 meeting voted to support this item. In response to questions from the Council Members, staff provided information regarding other trees covered in the existing Ordinance. Public None. Testimony 2 47:0046 OS,17-05 I I I I I I 47:0047 Motion to Close A motion to close the pUblic hearing was made by Council/Agency Member Segal, seconded by Public Hearing Council/Agency Member Kovavcic and carried noting no objections. Council None. Deliberation Motion Roll Call A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Segal, seconded by Council/Agency Member Marshall, and carried on roll call vote to approve Text Amendment T.A. 2005-04 and introduce, by first reading only, Ordinance No, 2207, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, amending Chapter 7 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code regarding the preservation of oak trees. Ayes: Noes: Council/Agency Member Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - (S minutes per person) REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS MARSHALL SEGAL CHANDLER KOVACIC WUO BARROWS 2. MOTION ROLL CALL Thanked the Arcadia Fire Department for their Annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser; provided an update on locai resident Dorothy Denn; noted the May 2Bth Memorial Day Event at Los Angeles County Park and encouraged all members of the public to attend. Thanked the city staff who have helped with the recent City events; he noted the, success of the Arcadia Firefighters Pancake Breakfast and Arcadia Law Oay; encouraged members of the public to attend the upcoming Arcadia Fourth of July event. Thanks all of those who sent best wishes to his wife regarding her recent knee surgery. Thanks to everyone who participated in the annual Arcadia Law Day event. Thanked the city staff for all of their hard work during the recent Arcadia Firefighters Pancake Breakfast, community bike ride, and Arcadia Law Day; noted that Eileen Hubbard had recently been selected as Arcadia Senior Citizen of the Year; thanked the Arcadia Rotary Club for hosting Arcadia Senior Citizen Day; thanked all teachers who were recently honored as ''Teachers of the Year"; honored the members of Altrusa on their recent installation event. None. CONSENT CALENDAR - ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Agency Director read each item of the ARA Consent Calendar a. Minutes of the Aoril 27. 2005 Soecial Meetino and Mav 3. 2005 Recular Meetina. Recommendation: Approve b. A Resolution (No. ARA 214) of the Board of Directors of the Arcadia Redevelooment Aaencv. California. authorizina investment of Arcadia Redevelooment Aaencv bond oroceeds in the Local Aaencv Investment Fund. Recommendation: Adopt A motion was made by Agency Member Segal, seconded by Agency Member Marshall, and carried on roll call vote to approve the ARA Consent Calendar. Ayes: Noes: Agency Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo None 3 05-17-05 MOTION RollCall 3. Staff Report CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL The City Manager read each item of the Council Consent Calendar c. Minutes of the ADril 27. 2005 SDecial Meetlno and Mav 3. 2005 Reoular Meetino. Recommendation: Approve I d. Renew Resolution No. 6459. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California. ratifyina the oroclamation of the existence of a local emeraencv within said citv oertainina to the torrential rain and related matters commencina on Januarv 8. 2005. Recommendation: Approve e. Authorize the City Manaoer to award a Durchase order contract to Gale GroUD for the Durchase of Online Library Databases in the amount of $37.911.01. Recommendation: Approve f. AcceDtance of all work Deiformed bv Control Manaoement Svstems for Library HVAC Buildina Communications Reolacement as comolete and authorize a final oavment to be made In accordance with the contract documents. subiect to a retention of $6.206,50. Recommendation: Approve I g. Authorization for the City Manaoer to enter into a contract with Unified Nutri-Meals to orovide luncheon meals for the Senior Nutrition Proaram at the Arcadia Community Center from Julv 1. 2005 throuoh June 30. 2006. Recommendation: Approve , h. AcceDtance of Grant Award from FEMA in the amount of $88,553, for DeveloDment and Imolementation of a Fire Prevention Proaram offerina smoke detectors to residents and aDorooriation of matchinG funds in the amount of $37.951. Recommendation: Approve i. Authorize the City Manaaer to enter into a contract with Powell Enaineerina Construction for the Golden West Avenue Roadwav Rehabilitation. Waterline Rehabilitation and Sewer ReDair Proiect in the amount of $226.736, Recommendation: Approv~ A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Marshall, and carried on roll call vote to approve l11e City Council Consent Calendar, Ayes: Noes: Councii/Agency Member Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo None REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR I a. Desion Review - 133 East 5t. JoseDh Street. Recommendation: Approve Mr. Penman and Brian Saeki, Economic Development Manager, provided the staff report; the Design Review propsed by the applicant is to construct a new two-story 4,500 square foot warehouse and office building at 133 E, St. Joseph Street; a vacant dilapidated home and accessory structure are located on the lot but will be demolished as part of th,s proposal; the purpose of the Redevelopment Agency's Design Review process is to ensure that proposed projects m'eet adopted City and Agency standards and design guildelines; the applicant has submitted building plans, a materials sample board, and a rendering of the elevation; staff is recommending approval of the design review at 133 E, St. Joseph Street subject to the conditions of approval. 4 47:0048 I I I 05-17-05 47:0049 Motion A motion was made by Board Member Segal, seconded by Board Member Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to approve the design review for 133 E. St. Joseph Street subject to the following conditions of approval: 1) the building colors and materials shall be consisten with the colored elevation, sample materials board and the plans; and 2) the Applicant shall comply with ARA Resolution No. 126 - which approves this design review for a period of one year. I RollCall Ayes: Noes: Council/Agency Member Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo None ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned its meeting in memory of Christopher Domenic Sweet to Tuesday, June 7, 2005, S:OO p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room. ATTEST: ~c)if<. '- ~ J es H. Barrows, CitY Clerk I I 5 05-17-05