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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 6,2004 I I I 46,0001 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING January 6, 2004 The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 6,2004 at 6:00 p.m, in the Council Chambers Conference Room. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councli/Agency Members Chang, KovaCIC, Marshall, Segal and Wuo None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Dorothv Denne, liked the proposed design of the statue for outside the Police station, but would like to see a canine added to the male and female officer statue. She asked the City Council to choose the location of this new statue very carefully She felt the peacock statue at Peacock Corner is very difficult to see and would like the new statue- outside the Police station be in the right location and be visible. 1. STUDY SESSION 1a STAWE-POLICE In diSCUSSion with regard to a statue outside the police station, staff noted that the concept STAllON for the proposed sculpture is to reflect and honor today's modern police department which has both men and women officers, The officers Will be chiseled out of a "stone" base giving them equal importance within the piece, This blend of modern/traditional Will reflect the architecture of the new Police Department building Stone symbolizes power and stability, The Police force has been, and always Will be, there to protect and serve, Their badges, guns and uniforms Will be that of Arcadia's current police force, Donations would be appreciated from the public and will reduce the City's portion of cost for the statue. The Police Reserve Association, volunteers, patrol and the COPS Committee pledged to donate a total of $10,000 to $12,000 toward the cost of the statue. A plaque will be added to the statue indicating the City Council and name of the groups who contributed. Following discussion it was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Segal, seconded by Councilmember Kovacic and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE expenditure of $50,000 for a statue outside the Police station, and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the artist, and, form a committee of three, Donald Penman, Assistant City MangerlDevelopment Services Director, Bill Kelly, City Manger and DaVid Hlnig, Police Chief to represent the Council in the results and to monitor the process, AYES: NOES' ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, KovaCIC, Marshall, Segal and Wuo None None 1 1/6/04 46 0002 City Attorney Deitsch requested a Closed Session item be added to tOnight's agenda, The City Council entered the Closed Session permitted under Government Code regarding A1trio I Communications The City Council RECESSED at 6'45 p.m , and RECONVENED In the Council Chambers for the Regular Meeting at 7'00 p.m. INVOCATION Pastor Edward Shyu, Christian Center of Arcadia PLEDGE OF Hal Libby ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 2, ORD. & RES, READ BY TITLE ONLY 3, CITIZEN OF THE MONTH AWARD (Cunningham) PRESENT: ABSENT: Council/Agency Members Chang, KovacIc, Marshall, Segal and Wuo None City Attorney Deitsch announced the subject discussed at the earlier Closed Session, No reportable action was taken SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Segal, seconded by Councilmember Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that ordinances and resolutions be read by lItie only and that the reading In full be WAIVED AYES, NOES: ABSENT: Councllmembers Chang, KovacIc, Marshall, Segal and Wuo None None I PRESENTATIONS Mayor Wuo presented the January, 2004 Citizen of the Month Award to Dorothy Cunningham. a 45 year Arcadia reSident, stating in part that, Dorothy's career as a school nurse involved her with the Head Start Program as well as the Children's Center, She later became one of the first nurse practitioners in the State of California and went on to establish a health cliniC, After retirement, Dorothy joined the staff of the Arcadia Tribune to do the social news. She also devoted time and energy to several outside activities and was named "Woman of Achievement" In 1993 by the Assoclallon of University Women. 4,-7, CITIZENS Mayor Wuo presented the January, 2004 Citizen of the Month Awards to Jim Romo, Bart OF THE Kimball, Bob Garrett, Bob Green and Council member Gary Kovacic for providing the Arcadia MONTH High School Constitution Team guidance and the legal savvy necessary to successfully AWARDS compete in the state level competition, The team meets weekly for sessions lasting between (Romo, Kimball, two and four hours and as the competition gets close, team members meet on a daily basis Garrett, Green The team members are most particularly Interested in fields involving the law, govemment & KovacIc) and the body pOlitiC, 8, CENTENNIAL VIDEO A video highlighting many events to commemorate Arcadia's 100-year celebration was presented, I 2 1/6/04 I I I 46'0003 9. CENTENNIAL Mayor Wuo presented plaques of appreciation, in recognition of their services to the CELEBRATION community, to outgoing Centennial Celebration Commissioners, Jim Barrows, Pamela COMSN, Biackwood, Dorothy Denne, Fawaz Elmasri, June Fee, Joyce Hansen, Mary Hansen, James (Barrows, Helms, Loretta Huang, David Leong, Carol Libby, Jo Ann Scott, Sherry Wang and Patricia Blackwood, Williams, Commission Member Teresa Hsu was not present Denne, Elmasn, Fee, Hansen, Hansen, Hsu, Huang, Leong, Libby, Scott, Wang & Williams) 10. CERTIFICATE Mayor Wuo presented the Mayor's Certificate of Appreciation to Forrest James, Sam Keller, OF Ben Sanders, John Nelson, George Stevenson, Robert Pearson and John Schofield, APPRECIATION members of the Santa Anita Carvers, the group who worked on Arcadia's Centennial (Santa Anita Celebration Time Capsule which Will be on display in the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Wood Carvers) Historical Museum, beginning February, Mayor Wuo commented that, every artist volunteered his time, talent and energy to this remarkable project It IS a timeless illustration of all that defines Arcadia's history and first one hundred years. 11. PUBLIC HEARING 11a, ORDINANCE NO. 2186- T A 2003-007 (Auto Sales In the Central Currently motor vehicle sales are permitted In the CPD-1 (Commercial Planned Business Dlst.) Development) and C-2 (General Commercial) or any less restrictive commercial zones with (INTRODUCED) an approved conditional use permit. The CBD (Central Business District) zone does not include proVisions to allow automobile sales with a conditional use permit. Text Amendment (TA 2003-007) was initiated by the Development Services Department. The proposed text amendment would change the Central Business District (CBD) zone to allow automobile sales in the CBD zone subject to the Conditional Use Permit process. The CDB zone is intended to provide for general retail and profeSSional office/service actiVities serving a regional/community-wide need. The CBD zone encompasses the City's traditional downtown area and the Central Redevelopment Project Area and IS intended to promote a strong pedestrian orientation through its mix of permitted uses and specific development standards, The Development Services Department recommended that automobile sales having' a minimum of 50% new vehicles be included in the list of uses permitted subject to the conditional use permit process, Mayor Wuo OPENED the Pubilc Hearing. It was MOVED by Councilmember Chang, seconded by Council member Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote to CLOSE the Public Hearing, AYES: NOES, ABSENT' Council members Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal and Wuo None None 3 1/6/04 8, MARSHALL (Recovery) (Award Recipients) (Santa Anita Race Track) (Food for Thought) SEGAL (Honorees) CHANG (Award Recipients) (New Years Wishes) 46 0004 It was MOVED by Councilmember Chang, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Segal and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to INTORDUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2186 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 9264,2,9.15 AND 9275 1 39.4 PERTAINING TO AUTOMOBILE SALES", I AYES: NOES: ABSENT' Council members Chang, KovacIc, Marshall, Segal and Wuo None None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Councllmember Marshall expressed appreciatIon to everyone for their well wishes, cards and fiowers during her absence and recovery, She also thanked her husband for taking very good care of her. Ms, Marshall thanked the members of the Centennial Celebration Commission for all their hard work during the celebration of Arcadia's 100th Birthday, She also expressed congratulations to the Citizen of the Month A\yard recipients Ms. Marshall congratulated Santa Anita Race Track for improving the park entrance and putting together such a wonderful project. Ms. Marshall shared a food for thought, "teams allow common people to surpass uncommon goals". I Mayor Pro tem Segal congratulated tonight's honorees, Councilmember Chang commended the Citizen of the Months Award recipient's accomplishments, in particular, the members of the Centennial Celebration Commission, for their hard work dUring the past year, Dr, Chang wished everyone a Happy New Year and reported his resolutions and wishes for the new year as follows: He would like to have a healthy and prosperous 2004 and be successful at the April 13, 2004 City Election in order to be able to return to the City Council and continue serving the community. He recommended deferment of all non-essential capital projects during this time that the City is facing a possible shortage of funds due to insufficient Vehicle License Fee returns; and, a hiring freeze, Dr, Chang referred to the complaints he received with regard to citizens phone call Inquiries to City Hall; the Increase of crime and burglary around construction areas throughout the City; and, the City's budgetary situation, He also referred to an article in a Chinese Newspaper regarding the City'S Emergency Reserve Funds In response to Councilmember Chang's comments, City Manager Kelly clarified that City staff makes every effort to return citizen's phone call inquiries everyday and get back to those individuals fast. Concerning construction activities and burglary's, Mr, Kelly noted that most contractors, for their own liability purposes, fence their property and secure it from vandalism, The City is not aware of any significant increase in crime caused by construction, unless it is not reported, Relative to emergency funds, It was noted, that the City's emergency reserve fund IS about $6 million, presently the City is not in any serious fiscal condition caused by the State budget problems, I 4 1/6/04 I I I KOVACIC (Marshall & Honorees) (Volunteer) (USC) WUO (New Year) (Events) (Mars Exploration) (Bravery Medal) (New Year) ALFORD (City Elecllon) 13a, MINUTES (Dec. 16, 2003 Reg. Mtg. & Dec, 17,2003 Adj. Mtg) 13b. MINUTES (Dec 16, 2003 Reg Mtg, & Dec. 17,2003 Adj. Mtg,) 13c RESOLUTION NO. 6401 (Disbanding - Centennial Celebration Comsn.) 46 0005 Council member Kovacic welcomed Councllmember Marshall back, He also expressed appreciation to the Mayor for recognizing the Arcadia High School Constitution Team and all other volunteers in the City, especially the Centennial Celebration Commission He suggested that the City's historians look for some other historical events that can be celebrated in the near future Mr. Kovacic encouraged everyone who IS looking for a new year resolution that IS hard to break, try volunteensm and dedicate some time to the City, Mr. KovacIc congratulated USC on ItS national football championship. Mayor Wuo wished everyone a Happy New Year, He hoped that everyone had a wonderful holiday, He and his wife spent quality time With their three children during the holidays, Mayor Wuo expressed appreciation to City staff and volunteers for their effort and hard work in putting on and participating In the CIty'S Centennial Celebration events, Mayor Wuo attended the Mars Exploration reception at JPL It was a wonderful and exciting expenence, Mayor Wuo expressed appreciation to Congressman Dreier for putting on this event for local City officiais, Mayor Wuo congratulated Arcadia Beautiful Commissioner, Janice Torrington's grandson for receiving a medal for his bravery in helping an injured officer in a shooting incident that happened in the State of Oregon. Mayor Wuo wished everyone a prosperous and healthy 2004. City Clerk June Alford reminded that nominations for the April 13, 2004 City election for two members of the City Council and a City Clerk are now open, Nomination papers may be obtained at the office of the City Clerk through January 16, 2004, CONSENT ITEM - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVED the Minutes of the December 16, 2003 Regular Meeting and December 17, 2003 Adjourned Regular Meeting. CONSENT ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL APPROVED the Minutes of the December 16, 2003 Regular Meeting and December 17, 2003 Adjourned Regular Meeting. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6401 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DISBANDING THE ARCADIA CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COMMISSION," 5 1/6/04 46 0006 13d. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO 6412 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO NO, 6412 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' (PERS Contract RETIREMENT SYSTEM MILITARY SERVICE CREDIT FOR LOCAL SAFETY AND Amendment- MISCELLANEOUS MEMBERS". Military Service Credit) INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO, 2187 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE NO,2187 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OCUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND THE (PERS Contract BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' Amendment - RETIREMENT SYSTEM", City Council & Board of Administration) I 13e. PROF, SVCS AWARDED a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $48,500 to HFH to perform AGREEMENT a financial audit of commercial waste haulers on the City's refuse fee payments; and, (Financial Audit, APPROPRIATED $48,500 from the Solid Waste Reserve fund to the project budget, and, Commercial AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE a contract in a form approved Waste Haulers) by the City Attorney, 13f. EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (Ballistic-proof Protection Panels/tactical Blanket - PD) ADJOURNMENT (In Memory of John J, Dee) ADJOURNMENT (In Memory of Dr. Edward Murachanian) WAIVED the requirement for solicitation and receipt of competitive bids due to the sole source availability of this equipment, in accordance with Municipal Code Section 2846,3; and, APPROVED the purchase of ballistic-proof protection panels/tacticai bianket from Instant Armor, Inc, in the amount of $38,459 88. I In response to a Council question, City Manager Kelly noted that the funds would be reimbursed to the City from the State Homeland Security Grant. THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 13a, b, c, d, e and f APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIUAGENCY MEMBER SEGAL SECONDED BY COUNCIUAGENCY MEMBER KOVACIC, AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES. ABSENT' ABSTAIN: CounCil/agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal and Wuo None None CounCil/Agency Member Marshall (Items 13 a and b.) Councilmember KovaCIC adJoumed the meeting in memory of John Joseph Dee, "John Dee passed away at the age of 62 on December 20. He was an expert in the area of Eminent Domain law and represented many private property owners and public entities throughout Southern California, Although a long time resident of Pasadena, he visited Santa Anita Park, the mall and the homes of many friends in Arcadia, often enough to be considered an honorary Arcadian. John is survived by hiS Wife Judie, sons Sean and Kevin, and daughters Kelly and Mary Frances". Mayor Pro tem Segal adjourned the meeting in memory of Dr Edward Murachanian, "Dr, Edward Murachanran passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2003, surrounded by his lOVing family. Born in New Jersey on June 2,1931; raised in Chicago, then moved to Los Angeles at the age of 9; graduated from Hamilton High School then attended USC as an under-graduate and USC School of Dentistry. He Married Hilda and they were blessed With five beautiful children, They made their home for 39 years in Arcadia, Edward practiced dentistry from 1958 up until hiS passing. His practice was part of his extended family He was an avid golfer and fisherman; enjoyed spending time In Rancho Mirage and Carpinteria. I 6 1/6/04 I I I ADJOURNMENT (In Memory of Robert Whitmore Jr.) 46'0007 He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather His strong presence was felt by all whom he touched", Council member Marshall adjourned the meeting in memory of Robert Stevens Whitmore, Jr. "Robert was 87, he passed away peacefully on December 26, 2003, In Arcadia, California. He was born on June 20, 1916, in South Pasadena to Robert S, and LOIS Thompson Whitmore, growing up in South Pasadena, graduated from South Pasadena High School. An Army Veteran of World War II and Chief Finance Warrant Officer, 40th Division, in the Korean War, later graduating from USC, While serving in WWII he met and married his lifetime sweetheart, Marcella Akins, February 23, 1945, As a couple they were inseparable. They made their residence In Arcadia for 47 years, while he served at times on various commissions and the local school district. In business, first with Bank of America, later, Controller of Founders Insurance Company, back to banking as V.P, Corporate Banking, as National Insurance Liaison for Security Pacific National Bank, retiring in 1984, A life-long Republican, he became active in the party and served with distinction, two terms as L.A. County Chairman; was a member of the State Central Committee, re-elected many times to his A.D. Commission, Bob was an active member of Michiillnda Presbyterian Church serving several times as Elder Trustee and Treasurer. He Will be greatly missed by not only hiS friends, but his lOVing family, HIS best-loved hobby was genealogy, going back to the Viilage of Whitmore in England: and putting family civil war letters into book form. In addllion to his wife, he has a daughter, Susan Hunter of Alpine. and a son, Robert Whitmore III, grandchildren, Matthew and Emily Whitmore of Chino Hills" Bob we wiil miss you". ADJOURNMENT At 8'15 pm, the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED to January 20, 2004 at 6'00 (Jan. 20, 2004) pm in the Council Chambers Conference Room for a Regular Meeting to conduct the business of the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and any Closed Session n,ecessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of properties. ATTEST ? -:;. ::_~ John Wuo, Mayor ~ 7 1/6/04