HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 7,2005
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Arcadia City Council
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Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2005
5:00 p.m., City Council Chamber Conference Room
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council! Agency Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo
ABSENT: None
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - (5 minutes per person)
None,
STUDY SESSION
a.
Discussion and direction concerning the Fiscal Year 2005-2007 Operating Budget, 2005-
2010 Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan, Redevelopment, and water, sewer, and
refuse rates.
Bill Kelly, City Manager, and Tracey Hause, Administrative Services Director, provided the
City Council with an update regarding the status of the various city budgets, funds,
revenues and expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year; Mr. Kelly also reviewed the
impacts presented by the California State budget as well as potential revenue increases
that may be realized via upcoming developments; he also reviewed potential impacts of
contract negotiations with the various bargaining groups and provided options for the
Council to consider for resolving short-term and long-term budget issues.
CLOSED SESSION
a. 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, Division Managers, Supervisors, 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
pending case of City of Arcadia, et al. v. California Regional Water Control Board, et al. -
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No, BS 080548 and Related Case Noes: as 080753, as
080758, as 080791, as 080792 and 080807,
c. 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. (Pasadena Superior Court Case No. GC
33374).
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7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber
INVOCATION
Reverend Doctor Robert Carter, Arcadia Congregational Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Yvonne Rosas-Petty,'Arcadia Relay for Life
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo
ABSENT: None
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Bill Kelly, City Manager, reported that staff requested removing item 1. f. from the consent
calendar and to allow representatives from the Arcadia Beautiful Commission to address
the Council during item 2,b. on the City Manager Reports section of the agenda,
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REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Steve Deistch, City Attorney, noted that during tonight's budget Study session the City
Council took the following action: report and recommendation regarding water rates - note
and file; report and recommendation regarding sewer rates - note and file; Residential
Refuse and Recyciing Rate - the City Council unanimously voted to direct the Public Works
Services Department to conduct a pubiic hearing at the June 21, 2005 meeting and
prepare a Resolution authorizing the proposed refuse rate schedule for fiscal Year 2005-
2006 for presentation to the City Council.
Mr. Deitsch reported that the City Council took no reportable action on, items a, and c.
during tonight's Closed Session. Regarding item b., the City Council unanimously directed
staff to have the City of Arcadia participate in an appeal of a Los Angeles Superior Court
case with respect to the City of Arcadia versus the Caiifornia Regional Water Control Board.
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 Segal
and carried without objection to read all ordinances/resolutions by title only and waive
reading in full.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation of Proclamation to Martin Plourde.
b. Presentation of Proclamation declaring Relay for Life Day.
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c. Presentation of Certificate to Bea Chute for service on behalf of Public Libraries.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - (S minutes per person)
Pete Ulrich. Arcadia resident, appeared to speak regarding his pleasant experience
volunteering as a member of the Arcadia Library Board of Trustees,
Mercedes O'Brvant, , appeared to express her concern regarding door-to-door peddlers in
Arcadia,
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REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
MARSHALL
SEGAL
CHANDLER
KOVACIC
WUO
BARROWS
1.
MOTION
ROLL CALL
Spoke regarding door-to-door solicitors; noted the Household Hazardous Waste Round Up and the
City's upcoming 4th of July festivities,
Congratulated Martin Plourde for his achievements as Arcadia High School's Principal.
Congratulated Martin Plourde for his achievements as Arcadia High School's Principal.
Congratulated Martin Plourde, Bea Chute, and Peter Ulrich for their service to the Arcadia community;
encouraged residents to volunteer at the Library; congratulated Arcadia High School graduate Andrew
Segal; thanked Police Chief Hlnig for his years of service to the Arcadia Police Department; noted the
upcoming Arcadia Chinese Association event.
Thanked Council Member Segal for his donation to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, noted
his attendance at various events throughout the City including a luncheon honoring the Senior Citizens
of the Year, the Memorial Day Ceremony at Los Angeles County Park, and the "Seniors on the Move"
Event hosted by Supervisor Mike Antonovich; he encouraged all members of the community to
participate in the upcoming American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
a.
Minutes of the Mav 17. 200S Reoular Meetino.
Recommendation: Approve
A motion was made by Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Agency Member Segal and
carried on roll call vote to approve the AM Consent Calendar.
AyeS:
Noes:
Agency Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo
None
CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL
b. Minutes of the Mav 17. 2005 Reaular Meetina.
Recommendation: Approve
c. Renewal of Local Emeraencv Proclamation for Winter Storm Damaoe.
Recommendation: Approve
d. Gift of $45.000 from the Friends of the Arcadia Public Librarv for oroarams and materials
for the Librarv.
Recommendation: Accept
e. Ordinance No. 2208 - An Ordinance of the Citv Council of the Citv of Arcadia. Califomia.
amendina the Arcadia Municioal Code relatina to electrical code reaulations and settina a
oublic hearina on Julv 5. 2005 for consideration of said amendments.
Recommendation: 1ntroduce Ordinance No. 2208 and schedule a public hearing.
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Roll Call
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f.
Resolution No, 6468 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California.
dedicatina Lot 3 of Parcel MaD No, 25852 for road Durooses aliowina access to Lot 2 of
Parcel MaD 60059 from Winnie Wav and acceDt the dedication as set forth in Parcel Mao
No, 60059 at 1630 South Santa Anita Avenue,
Recommendation: Adopt
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g. Resolution Na. 6473 - A Resolution af the City Council of the Citv of Arcadia. California.
aooointina reoresentatives to the Indeoendent Cities Risk Manaaement Association
(JCRMA), '
Recommendation: Adopt
h. Resolution No. 6476 - A Resolution of the Citv Council of the Citv of Arcadia. California.
desianatina an Arcadia Citv Council Member and an Alternate Member to the Governina
Board of the San Gabriel Vallev Council of Governments,
Recommendation: Adopt
i. Amendment No.3 to the Aareement for Leaal Services between the Citv of Arcadia and
Best Best & Krieaer LLP.
Recommendation: Approve
j. Authorize the Citv Manaaer to enter into an aareement with Los Anoeles Countv Flood
Control District for the installation of Catch Basin Trash Excluders,
Recommendation: Approve
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Authorize the City Manaaer to enter into a contract with Doua Martin Contractina Co.. Inc.
in the amount of $206.746,16 for the 2004-2005 Annual Slurrv Seal Proiect.
Recommendation: Approve
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Acceot all work performed bv C J Construction. Inc. for the 2004/2005 Concrete Reoair
Project as comolete and authorize the final oavment to be made in accordance with the
contract documents. subiect to a retention of $24.061.90.
Recommendation: Approve
m.
Authorize the retention of Lewis Events in an amount uo to $35.000,00 for services related
to the Citv of Arcadia's Julv 4th Celebration.
Recommendation: Approve
A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Segal, and
carried on roll call vote to approve the City Council Consent Calendar.
Ayes:
Noes:
Council! Agency Member Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo
None
CITY MANAGER
a. Ordinance No. 2206 - An Ordinance of the Citv Council of the Citv of Arcadia. California.
amendina in its entiretv Chaoter 7. Article VII of the Arcadia Municioal Code. reaulatina
Cable. Video. and Telecommunications.
Recommendation: Introduce
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MOTION
RollCall
MOTION
Ayes:
Noes:
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Mr. Deitsch provided background detail regarding this matter; he reported that the City is
currently involved in separate matters involving both of its two cable television providers,
Adelphia and Atlrio; Altrio has recentiy announced an asset sale to Champion Broadbank
LLC; Champion is in the process of applying for a new franchise; Adelphia announced its
intention to reorganize under federal bankruptcy protection; due to the many changes in
technology and in state and federal laws during the past twenty years, City staff believe
that it is necessary to recommend the adoptioin of new governing policies for cable
television, open video systems, and multichannel video programming providers that use
the pubiic rights of way; tonight's proposed Ordinance sets forth upgraded policies which
address new technologies; Mr, Deitsch further noted that the recommended ordinance
wouid likely have a positive firscal impact upon the City insofar as it provides for a method
by which the City may grant franchises and which franchises would require a franchise fee
to be paid to the City for the use of the City's riqhts of way.
Several Council Members noted the obtrusiveness of cable hardware on private property
and the public rights of way and requested information on whether the City had any
authority within the scope of the proposed franchise ordinance to require the franchisee to
underground or bear the cost of undergoundlng obtrusive hardware; Mr, Deistch
responded that the proposed Ordinance grants the City the authority to govern the
franchisee to the fullest extent allowed possible by the law, however, that this authority
does not extend to mandatory underoroundino or cost-bearino exceot where other utilities
A motion was made by Council Member Marshall, seconded by Council Member Segal, and
carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2206, as revised, an Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, amending in its entirety Chapter 7, Article VII
of the City of Arcadia Municipal Code, regulating cable, video, and telecommunications.
Coundl/ Agency Member Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo
None
b. Guidelines for the Arcadia Beautiful and Holidav Decoration Awards,
Recommendation: Adopt
Mr. Kelly presented staff report; he reported that the Arcadia Beautiful Commission has
requested that staff prepare a draft policy that establishes protocols for the Arcadia
Beautiful and Holiday Decoration Awards Program; the draft policy includes restricting the
winners of the Arcadia Beautiful and Holiday Decoration Awards to once every four (4)
years and suggested that every year from 1 to 3 condominiums, apartments, or businesses
may be selected for awards,
Mr. Bob Hoherd, Chairman of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission, appeared to speak on this
item; his comments included increasing the number of "honorable mention" certificates for
the orooram.
A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Kovacic and
carried on roll call vote to adopt the Arcadia Beautiful and Holiday Decoration Award
Guidelines as outlined and direct staff to piace such standards and guidelines into a
document that explains the program. In addition, the program will award up to 14 single-
family residential winners, up to 21 honorable mention awards, and up to 2 commercial,
business, or multi-family residence awards on an annual basis.
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Noes:
ADJOURNMENT
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Council/Agency Mem,ber Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo
None
Noting no further business, at 8:45 p.m. the City Council adjourned this meeting to June 21, 2005,
6:00 p.m, in the Council Chamber Conference Room.
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