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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 20,2004 I I I 46'0008 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 20. 2004 The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met In a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 6,00 p,m. In the Development Services Department Conference Room, ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chang. Kovacic. Marshall, Segal and Wuo ABSENT: None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None, 1. CLOSED SESSION 1a Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956,9(a) to meet with legal counsel regarding request for Amicus Support - Appeal to United States Supreme Court regarding United States v Deaton 332 F,3i<l (4th Cir, 20031, 1b Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 9(c) to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation - one (1) case. 1<:. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 - City Manager Annual Performance Evaluation The Closed Session ENDED at 6'30 p,m, and a reception honoring the Holiday Decoration Awards recipients followed in the Council Chambers Conference Room, The City Council RECONVENED at 7:00 p.m, in the Council Chambers for a Regular Meeting INVOCATION Reverend Mathew Chong, Church of the Good Shepherd PLEDGE OF Steve Gutierrez, Chamber of Commerce ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chang, KovaCIC, Marshall. Segal and Wuo ABSENT' None 2, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. 1 1/20/04 ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY 3, HOLIDAY HOME DECORATION AWARD 46:0009 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 title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal and Wuo None None City Attorney Deitsch announced the subjects discussed at the Closed Session held earlier this evening, With respect to the first Item 1a. on the posted agenda. the City Council unanimously authorized the City to join as an Amicus party in the matter captioned "Deaton v United States". With respect to the Item 1b. the City Council voted 4-1, Councilmember Chang voting no, that the City lend its name to potential litigation against the State of California regarding a proposed State program for use of local sales tax revenue to fund debt service on a proposed bond measure to be submitted to the voters for approval in the amount of approximately $15 billion, to help defray the State budget deficit. With regard to the Item 1c, no reportable action was taken, PRESENTATION Arcadia Beautiful Commissioner Janice Torrington, Chairperson, Holiday Decoration Awards, introduced the Commission Members, Following the introductions, Commissioner Torrington and Mayor Wuo, Liaison, Arcadia Beautiful Commission, presented the Holiday Home Decoration Awards to the following recipients: Residential Awards: Robert and Martha Moore Kathy Swanson Dorothy Olender Tim and Sue Selinske Tim and Cathy Tyson Miles and Shelly Onaka Joseph and Teresa Cina Joe and Marie Cardaras Homeowners Ishak and Anne Bishara Shirley Glenn Homeowners Homeowners Stewart and Barbara Boss DeBarge-lgoe 876 San Simeon Road 657 West Lemon Avenue 194 West Pamela Road 85 West Longden Avenue 310 West Norman Avenue 1925 Bella Vista Drive 603 East Longden Avenue 2425 Albert Way 2120 Highland Oaks Drive 1315 Ramona Drive 1500 Highland Oaks Drive 1305 Ramona Drive 524 Altura Road 934 Paloma Drive 41 West Lemon Avenue I Business Award: Art Del Rey Realtors 333 East Foothill Boulevard Apartment Complex Award Villa Bonita Apartments 456 Fairvlew Avenue I 2 1/20/04 I I I 4, 46'0010 PUBLIC HEARINGS 4a. APPROPRIATE The City has been a participant in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CDBG FUNDS program for approximately 30 years, The Los Angeles County Community Development FY 2004-05 Commission (CDC) has advised that the City will receive approximately $498.032 In (APPROVED) Community Development Grant Funds for fiscal year 2004-05, 4b. RESOLUTION NO. 6413 (Underground Utility D Istnct No, 15) (ADOPTED) Federal regulations require that a maximum of 15% of a grantee's aggregate funds ($498,032) are to be used for public service programs and a minimum of 70% of the total funds are to be designated for projects which support activities that benefit low and moderate Income families, Foilowlng is a summary of current projects and the proposed projects for fiscal year 2004-05 Housing Rehabilitation Congregate Meals Sr Citizen Social Serivces Meals on Wheels Youth Program Administrallon Current Projects Fiscal Year 2003-04 $371,505 39,000 40,000 7,500 20,000 23,000 $501,005 - Proposed Projects Fiscal Year 2004-05 $449,086 27.356 28,058 5,260 14.029 23.000 $546.789 -, ........ ~ .-j- TOTAL Foilowing presentation staff responded to Council questions, It was noted that staff will be exploring other alternative programs for next year. to see If there are other ways that the CDBG funds could be utilized. Mayor Wuo OPENED the Public Heanng, No one came forward to address the City Council. It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Segal. seconded by Council member Marshail and CARRIED on roil call vote as foilows to CLOSE the Public Heanng, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, KovaCIC, Marshail, Segal and Wuo None None It was MOVED by Councilmember Chang, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Segal and CARRIED on roil cail vote as foilows to APPROVE the ailocatlon of funds as outlined in table 1; and, AUTHORIZE the City Manger to EXECUTE the Memorandums of Understanding, which are submitted to the County at a later date. AYES: NOES. ABSENT: Councllmembers Chang, Kovacic, Marshail, Segal and Wuo None None Consideration of the report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No, 6413 establishing Underground Utility District (UUD) No, 15 on Duarte Road, which is number one on the priority list of underground projects adopted by the City Council on August 19. 2003, The area covered under the proposed dlstnct Includes Duarte Road from EI Monte Avenue to the westerly City limits and Baldwin Avenue from Naomi Avenue to north of Duarte Road, also a very short section of Golden West Avenue south of Duarte, 3 1/20/04 8, MARSHALL (Award Recipients) (Wuo& Segal) (Chinese New Year) 46:0011 The affected utility companies are' Southern California Edison, SBC, Altrio and Adelphia All affected utilities have been notified of the proposed district and are currently preparing I their estimates for budget purposes, Said utility companies uSing Rule 20A funds will pay for design. construction. and administration. City staff will assist coordinating the utility companies efforts; however, ultimately. Southern California Edison will be the lead agency on the project. Conversion work for the proposed Underground Utility District No, 15 will consist of the removal of existing street lights and wooden power poles, overhead utility lines, associated structures, installation of new street lights on concrete poles. installation of underground wiring and facilities for supplying eiectric, communication. or similar associate services. Mayor Wuo OPENED the Public Hearing, No one came forward to address the City Council. It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Segal, seconded by Council member Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to CLOSE the Public Hearing, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, KovacIc, Marshall, Segal and Wuo None None It was MOVED by Councllmember Kovacic, seconded by Council member Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO, 6413 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING UNDERGOUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 15." AYES: NOES: ABSENT' Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Marshall. Segal and Wuo None None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Council member Marshall congratulated the reCipients of the Holiday Home Decoration Awards and expressed appreciation to the Arcadia Beautiful Commissioners for their help in making Arcadia beautiful. Ms, Marshall congratulated Mayor Wuo for his leadership during the past three months, She also expressed congratulations to Mayor Pro tem Segal for becoming Mayor of Arcadia for the next three months, Ms, Marshall thanked the Arcadia Chinese Association for the wonderful luncheon at the Community Center in celebration of the Chinese New Year. (PD Volunteres) Ms. Marshall expressed appreciation to Police Department Volunteers for their help in keeping the City safe. (Food for Thought) CHANG (Award Recipients) Ms, Marshall shared a food for thought by Ralph Waldo Emerson, "what lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us". Councllmember Chang congratulated the recipients of the Holiday Decoralion Awards and. commended the Arcadia Beautiful Commissioners for their hard work on the Holiday Decoration Awards program 4 1/20/04 I I I I I (Chinese New Year) (Library Volunteers) (Parks & Rec, Dept) (Margett) (PO) 46:0012 Dr. Chang expressed appreciation to the Arcadia Chinese Association for hosting the annual luncheon for City employees at the Community Center In celebration of the Chinese New Year. Dr. Chang expressed appreciation to the group of tutors who volunteer their time to teach English to new immigrants at the Arcadia Public Library. Dr. Chang congratulated David Lewis, Director of the Parks and Recreation Department and staff for receiving the Achievement Award from the California Parks and Recreation Society Dr, Chang wished Senator Bob Margett a speedy recovery Dr. Chang referred to a letter from an Arcadia resident to the Arcadia Police Officers for recovering his stolen car. Dr. Chang also expressed appreciation to Officer Bob Anderson for giving a tour of the new police facility to a Taiwan Mayor and other visitors. (City Services) Dr. Chang noted that the City is financially In good shape and will be able to continue offering excellent services to the community. KOVACIC (Volunteers, Staff, Wuo & Segal) (Gold Line Phase II JPA) (Butterworth) 6. Councilmember Kovacic endorsed congratulations and appreciations extended by Councilmembers to all of the good employees and volunteers. He also congratulated Mayor Wuo for his leadership dUring hiS term as Mayor. Mr. Kovacic expressed congratulations to Mayor Segal and hoped to see some new surprises dUring the next three months, Councilmember Kovacic would like an item on a future agenda with regard to Gold Line Phase II JPA and the two issues that are Important to Arcadia. grade separation and station, City Manager Kelly noted that a Study Session with regard to this matter has been scheduled for February 17th. Mr, Kovacic thanked the Arcadia Chinese Association for a wonderful luncheon and endorsed their choice In selecting Edward Butterworth as Citizen of the Year, PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING MAYOR JOHN WUO Presentation by Mayor Pro tem Mickey Segal on behalf of Senator Boxer Presentation by Mayor Pro tem Mickey Segal on behalf of Senator Feinstein Presentation by Mark Harmsen on behalf of Congressman Dreier Presentation by Ed Chen on behalf of Senator Margett Presentation by Pat Myers on behalf of Assemblymember Mountjoy Presentation by Peter Hong on behalf of Assemblymember Liu Presentation by Brian Mejia on behalf of Supervisor Antonovich Presentation by John McClain on behalf of the Arcadia Board of Education Presentation by President Steve Gutierrez on behalf of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Mayor Pro tem Mickey Segal on behalf of the City of Arcadia REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR JOHN WUO "This coming Thursday will be Chinese New Year. the year of the monkey, so to start off, I want to wish everyone a Happy Chinese New Year and If you haven't yet start your new years resolutions, here is your second chance. "As I complete my Mayorship, I am grateful for having the honor of representing our City for the last three months. It has been a wonderful ride for me. It all started with a very successful Breeder's Cup at Santa Anita Race Track, we then had the Lucky Baldwin Community Picnic. the Holiday Snow Festival at the Westfield ShoppingTown. a baking 5 1/20/04 46,0013 contest, the commissioners dinner. unveiling of the time capsule, the Arcadia Chinese I Association Annual City employee luncheon and many other wonderful events which I have had the honor of attending. I hope I have done a good job representing the City as your Mayor. My only regrets are not being able to meet each one of you in person, not being able to converse wIth you a little more and not being able to recognize each one of you for all your contributions to our City, "I would like to thank the City staff for doing a wonderful job. providing all the necessary research and information for all the Councilmembers in order for us to make the right decisions, I would like to thank our Police and Fire Departments and the Public Works for their dedication, day in and day out, they work hard to protect and ensure the safety of our City and to make sure our City remains beautiful. 1 would iike to personally thank the staff of the City Manger's office especially the two Linda's, Connie and Oliver, they make me look good and I don.t know what 1 would do without them, And then, there IS Bill, he is always there making sure that everything goes smoothly, thank you Bill. Finally, I would like to thank my colleagues for helping me through my first Mayorship, your suggestions, advice and encouraging words have definitely been appreciated. I have always believed that if they didn't care, they wouldn't say anything So, I am glad. I always have an earfull, but I am very grateful for all your help, thank you, I have learned so much and have met so many fine people in the last few months, this is an experience I will never forget and will always treasure. I have great pride for our City and I uphold a very high standard for myself, and I hope I have represented our City with dignity. honestly and slncenty. It has been a great three months and I hope you are proud of having me as your Mayor. Thank you for giving me the opportUnity." Mayor Segal was seated as Mayor according to the approved Mayor Rotation Schedule for the Centennial Year, I In his remarks, Mayor Segal Introduced his family, his wife Lee and son Andrew, and noted that Matthew and daughter Alison were away at school. "I haven't prepared any real statements. but I want to make sure that 1 didn't make Gary a liar tOnight so I have created a new project that I 'd like to announce tonight. Tomorrow there will be a press release, but if any of you want to go to the City's website you will now see we created a new online community calendar of events and we owe a great deal of thanks to Linda Garcia and the staff that helped her, including Oliver, with thiS, I took a look at it today and it is actually gOing to be something very special for all of us. Its purpose is to aVOid those dates In which all of us look at each other and ask how could it be possible that these two events were scheduled on that same day? ThiS new calendar will hopefully eliminate the chance of that happening In the future I want to encourage everybody to take a look at the webslte, With it there is an application of which you can file to have a date recorded on the webslte, Today I signed, I don't know how many, 50 or 60 letters to all the PTA's, all the service clubs, and others. Informing them of this new site, informing them of the letters that are available, the applications are there, so that they can get their dates onto thiS webslte and hopefully what we will end up With IS, none of us looking at each other and asking that question about conflicts. In addition, hopefully each of these events will be just a little bit more successful as a result of not having conflicts when these events occur. So, I am certainly proud to be a part of thiS and 1 hope all of us benefit greatly from this new on line community calendar of events". Mayor Segal announced that on February 3. 2004 the Arcadia Council PT A is celebrating their 50 year anniversary at Santa Anita Golf Course at 10:30 a m. Finally, he felt that it would be appropriate with the changes in the State budget and some of things that could or couldn't affect our City, that we give a State of the City Address and I will give a shorter version of one at the February 17. 2004 meeting. I 6 1/20/04 I I I 46:0014 CONSENT ITEM - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 7a. MINUTES APPROVED the Minutes of the January 6. 2004 Regular Meeting. (Jan 6,2004) CONSENT ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL 7b. MINUTES (Jan 6.2004) APPROVED the Minutes of the January 6, 2004 Regular Meeting, 7c. ORDINANCE NO. 2186- T A 2003-007 (Auto Sales in the Central Business Dlst ) ADOPTED 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 9275.1,394 PERTAINING TO AUTOMOBILE SALES", 7d. FINAL TR. MAP APPROVED the Final Map of Tract No. 53975 for an 8-unlt residential condominium project NO, 53975 at 1012 Arcadia Avenue. (1012 Arcadia Avenue) 7e. ACCEPT ACCEPTED all work performed by Den Boer Engineering and Construction Inc, for the WORK construction of the Chapman Well No. 7 Wellhead Facilities Project as complete; and, (Chapman Well AUTHORIZED final payment to be made In accordance with the contract documents, subject No, 7 Wellhead to a retention of $37,277 41. Facilities proj.) 7f. EQUIP. PURCHASE (Fire Dept.) AUTHORIZED the purchase of respiratory protection and air monitOring equipment from Special T Fire Equipment, for the Fire Department, in the amount of $78.349.11, 7g. PROF. SVCS AWARDED a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $70,200 to Bucknam & AGREEMENT Associates to continue Program Management Support of the Water System Seismic (Wtr, System Reliability Program, and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE an SeismiC agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. Reliability Prog,) 7h. REVISED APPROVED the revisions to the existing class specifications for Water Quality Backflow CLASS Inspector and new class specifications and compensation level for Engineering Aide, SPECIFICATIONS rNtr. Quality Backflow Inspector & Eng Aide) 7 1/20/04 46:0015 71 NOTICE OF AUTHORIZED the filing of the Notice of Completion for the Arcadia Police facility, COMPLlTION (Police Facility) 7J. AWARD CONTRACT (Wilderness Pk Pump Stat. & Sewer Pipeline Connection) ADJOURNMENT (In Memory of William L.. Simons) ADJOURNMENT (Feb,3.2004) ATTEST: AWARDED a contract to Den Boer Engineering & Construction, Inc, In the amount of $129,640 for the Wilderness Park Pumping Station and Sewer Pipeline Connection; and, WAIVED any informalities in the bid or bidding process; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE a contract n a form approved by the City Attorney. THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 7a, b. c. d, e, f. g, h, iand j APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIUAGENCY MEMBER WUO SECONDED BY COUNCIUAGENCY MEMBER MARSHALL, AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES, NOES. ABSENT' CounCil/agency Members Chang. Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Segal None None Council member KovacIc adjourned the meeting In memory of William L. Simons. 'Wllliam was born In 1912 in Raleigh, North Carolina and moved to Los Angeles in 1918, He graduated from Alhambra High and worked as a pioneer empioyee of PaCific Bell for 43 years. He passed away on January 9, 2004. living wife Harriett Simons. daughters Margie Choto, Marty Schultz and son Earl Simons, in addition to seven grandchildren and eight great grand chlidren, His daughter Marty and her husband Marve Schultz are long time residents of Arcadia A memorial service was held this last Saturday at Royal Oaks Chapel. In lieu of flowers, a William L. Simons memOrial fund has been established for work and witness projects of the Nazarene Church in Kala Bolivia. At 8:25 p.m, the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED to February 4. 2004 at 500 P m. 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 necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of properties, !Mg!~ ~ 8 1/20/04 I I I