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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 16,2004 I I I 46:0044 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 March 16, 2004 Pursuant to the foregOing adjournment of the March 2, 2004 Regular Meeting of the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, the City Clerk appeared at the time and place of adjournment at 6:00 p,m and announced that no quorum would be present until 7,00 p,m , at which time the Regular Meeting convened in the Council Chambers, INVOCATION Reverend Ron Fraker, Victory Chapel, Church of the Foursquare Gospel PLEDGE OF Nicholas Fernandez and Michael Butler, Boy Scout Troop 174, Temple City ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL ORD. & RES, READ BY TITLE ONLY 2. CHANG (Prop 57 & 58) PRESENT. Council/Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Segal ABSENT: None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. It was MOVED by Council/Agency Member Marshall, seconded by Council/Agency Member Wuo 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. AYES: NOES: ABSENT, Council/Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Segal None None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Council member Chang hoped with passing of the Proposition 57 & 58, the State Governor would be able to fix the problems In the state fiscal conditions (Wtr. Treatment Dr, Chang noted with the help of Congressman David Dreier, Cities of Arcadia and Sierra Facility) Madre were able to receive funds from federal government in order to retrofit water facilities. In add,tlon, Congressman Dreier was able to receive more than $50 million for San Gabriel Valley to clean the underground contaminations The Water Authority Board Will use that fund to build a water treatment facility, 1 3/16/04 46:0045 (Mayor's Prayer Dr. Chang noted that the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast w,lI be held on April 9, 2004 at the Los Breakfast) Angeles County Arboretum, Proceeds will benefit the senior programs, sponsored by I Arcadia Rotary Club and also the Campershlp Programs. (AUSD) (City Staff) KOVACIC (After School Programs) (Teen Egg Race) (Commumty Bike Ride & FD Pancake Breakfast) (Law Day) Dr. Chang expressed congratulations to Arcadia Unified School District for their excellent scores in 2003 academic performance. Dr. Chang complimented City staff for their good Job In responding to citizen's complaints and taking care of the problems right away. Councilmember Kovacic noted some of the many activities and after school programs that are available under the Youth Master Plan and through the Recreation and Community Department such as elementary schools playground free drop-in program, middle schools youth center and the Arcadia High School Apache pit. Mr. Kovacic encourage everyone to attend the "Great Teen Egg Race", April 9, 2004 at Eisenhower Park, Mr. Kovacic noted that the "Annuai Community Bike Ride" and "Fire Fighter's Association Pancake Breakfasr will be held on May 1, 2004, Mr. Kovacic noted that the Annual Law Day will be held on May 8th at the Arcadia Public Library. (Women's Mr. Kovacic referred to "Daring Dames, Women's First in Arcadia" an exhibition in honor of First in Arcadia) Woman's History Month, which runs from March 1st to April 30th, 2004 at the Ruth and I Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, (Tompkins) Mr. Kovacic wished Happy Birthday to Phyllis Tompkins who turned 80 today. Phyllis is extremely active and is really a treasure in City of Arcadia. MARSHALL Mayor Pro Tem Marshall encouraged everyone to attend the "Daring Dames, Women's First (Daring Dames) in Arcadia" exhibit and learn more about first ladies In Arcadia. (Arbor Day) Ms. Marshall noted that the City celebrated Arbor Day on April 11 th by planting an apple tree outside the Council Chambers at the City Hall. She expressed appreciation to West Coast Arborists for donating the tree. (Events) Ms Marshall encouraged everyone to attend the Chamber of Commerce 19th Annual Installation of Officers event in recognition of the Citizen of the Year Awards recipients James Helms, Jim and Margaret Barrows. She also noted that the Chamber of Commerce will recognize the Arcad,a Centennial Commissioners on March 27th at the Four POint Sheraton Hotel. Ms. Marshall also noted that the Soroptlmlst International will sponsor a luncheon and fashion show, on March 28th at the Four Point Sheraton Hotel, (Police Stat,on) Ms, Marshall expressed appreciation to the contractors and City staff who worked hard during construct,on of the new police building, and helped the project be completed on time and within the budget. WUO (Derby Day 5K Run) Council member Wuo announced that the Derby Day 5K Run, sponsored by Santa Anita Park and Methodist Hospital w,lI be held on Saturday April 3, Proceeds will benefit the Arcadia High School Athletic Booster Club and the DAR.E program, I 2 3/16/04 I I I SEGAL (Arbor Day (Election) (Lee Segal) ',H ' 46:0046 Mayor Segal thanked staff for a wonderful Arbor Day event. It was very nicely done, Mayor Segal encouraged everyone to attend various candidate forums and learn about the four candidates who are running for the Council position on City'S Municipal Election, Apnl 13,2004. Mayor Segal wished his wife, Lee Segal a Happy Birthday, CONSENT ITEM - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 3a, MINUTES APPROVED the Minutes of the March 2, 2004 Regular Meeting, (March 2, 2004) CONSENT ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL 3b, MINUTES APPROVED the Minutes of the March 2, 2004 Regular Meeting. (March 2, 2004) 3c, FINAL TR. MAP APPROVED the Final Map of Tract No, 53462 for a 50-unit residential condominium project NO 53462 at 440-472 West Duarte Road, (440-472 West Duarte Road) 3d, WAIVE THE COST (5K Run & Walk) APPROVED Santa Anita's request to waive the cost of traffic control services for the Tenth Annual Santa Anita Derby Day 5K Run & Walk to be held on April 3, 2004, 3e. AWARD AWARDED a contract to Van Elk, LId. in the amount of $78,100 for the Repair Chantry Flats CONTRACT Road - Retaining Wall Project; and, WAIVED any Informalities in the bid or bidding process; (Repair Chantry and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE a contract in a form Flats Road) approved by the City Attomey, 3f, REJECT BIDS (Santa Anita Reservoir # 4) 3g, AWARD CONTRACT (Concrete Bus Pads) REJECTED all bids for the construction of Santa Amta Reservoir No, 4 and site improvements, and demolition of Reservoirs No, 1 and No 2; and, AUTHORIZED a change order in the amount of $98,000 to RBF Consulting to modify the design of the Santa Anita Reservoir No 4 AUTHORIZED the City Manager to enter into a contract with EC Construction Company in the amount of $129,140.00 for the construction of 24 concrete bus pads at various locations 3h. AWARD See page 4 CONTRACT (51. lmprvm't- Baldwin Ave, Bet. Duarte Rd. 3 3/16/04 46:0047 & Naomi Ave.) 3i. PROF. SVCS, AGREEMENT (Construction Inspection Svcs,) AUTHORIZED the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Anderson Consulting Service in an amount not to exceed $35,400 for construction inspection services. I 3j. PROF. SVCS. See page 5. AGREEMENT (Architectural Svcs, - FD) 3k, M-l ZONE See page 5, (Television StudiO) THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 3a, b, c, d, e, f, g, and i APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIUAGENCY MEMBER CHANG, SECONDED BY COUNCIUAGENCY MEMBER KOVACIC, AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councii/Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Segal Councii/agency Member Marshall (Item 3i.) None I 3h, AWARD CONTRACT (St. Imprvm't - Baldwin Ave Bet. Duarte Rd, In response to a Counciimember question staff stated in part that, the curb layout and utiilty & Naomi Ave,) relocations were redesigned to modify the right turn lanes and add bus turnouts, It was also (APPROVED) noted that the corner curb radius changes caused additional traffic signal modifications to be made, The streetlights were studied and it was decided to relocate the existing streetlight. As part of the City's on-going plan to upgrade the commercial areas of the City, the C,ty Council previously approved funding ,n the Fiscal Year 2002/03 budget for street improvements and widening of Baldwin Avenue between Duarte Road and Naom, Avenue. In d,scussion, Mayor Pro Tem Marshall noted that she is totally in favor of the bus turnouts, longer turning lanes, and the beautification of Baldwin Avenue. However, she believes that putting the parking on the west side of Baldwin Avenue will impede the traffic flow due to cars pulling In and out of parking spaces wh,ch Will defeat the whole purpose of this project, which IS to increase traffic flow, In addition she felt that the crosswalk as it is proposed without a signal in the middle of the block, near an alley exit is not a safe proposal on this very heavily congested street. It was MOVED by Council member Kovacic, seconded by Councilmember Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE the City Manager to enter into a contract with Shawnan in the amount of $786,621 for the street Improvement of Baldwin Avenue between Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue; and, APPROPRIATED an additional $401,450 from Proposition C, Proposition A, Water and CATC funds; and, AUTHORIZED staff to increase the existing Professional Services Agreement with Willdan by $37,016. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council/Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Wuo and Segal Council/Agency Member Marshall None I 4 3/16/04 I I I 3k, M-1 ZONE (Television Studio) (APPROVED) ADJOURNMENT (In Memory of Robbie D. Hall) (April 6, 2004) ATTEST: ,. 46.0048 It was MOVED by Mayor Pro Tem Marshall, seconded by Councllmember Wuo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the firm of Gonzalez/Goodale Architects to provide design services for Fire Stations 105 and 106. AYES: NOES. ABSENT: Council/Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Segal None None Consideration of the report and recommendation to allow television studios in the M-1 Zone The Development Services Department received a request from Grant Lin on behaif of Auction TV to operate a teleVISion studio at property located in the M-1 zone, The current M- 1 zoning does not include television studios as a permitted use, In respond to a Council question staff stated in part that currently the City code has some controls over the studio operations and satellite dishes. Section 9266.3 sets forth performance standards in the M-1 zone including noise and vibrallon. In addition, Section 4610,3 of the Arcadia Municipal Code specifically addresses Noise Limits as it relates to amplified noise in all zones. It was MOVED by Councilmember Chang, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DEEM that a ''Television Studio' IS a permitted use in the M-1 zone, AYES: NOES' ABSENT: Council/Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Segal None None At 7:45 p,m. the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED in memory of Robbie D. Hall, to April 6, 2004 at 6'00 p,m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room for a Regular Meeting to conduct the business of the City Council and Arcadia Redeveiopment Agency and any Closed Session necessary to diSCUSS personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of properties, 5 3/16/04