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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 4,2004 I I I 46:0064 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1NV0000llON PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MOTION TO EXCUSE ROLL CALL 1. REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2004 MINUTES Audio and video tape copies of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency proceedings are on file in the office of the City Clerk Pursuant to the foregoing adjournment of the April 20, 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, The Regular Meeting was called to order in the Council Chamber at 7'00 p m by Mr. Kovacic, Mayor. In honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Month, Arcadia Police Department Officers Tom Shriver and Gene Wallace, read the names of California Peace Officers who gave their lives in the line of duty in 2003. These were: Corporal Edward Davenport - Long Beach P.D., Deputy Brent Jenkins - Riverside County S.D" Inspector Raymond Giacomelli - Pittsburg P.O., Officer Gerald Griffin - San Diego P.O., Deputy Bruce Lee- Riverside County S D., Deputy Joshua Lancaster - Fresno County S.D., Officer Tony Zeppetella - Oceanside P.O., Officer John Small - Inglewood P.O., Detective Abiel Barron - Los Angeles P,D, Officer Terry Bennett - San Diego P.O., Deputy Stephen Sorensen, Los Angeles County S.D., Officer Shannon Distel - CHP Rlversid,e, Corporal Tyler Pinchot - Buena Park P D., Officer Robert Coulter - CHP Weaverville, Officer Matthew Pavelka - Burbank P.O., Officer Dean Beattie - CHP San Diego, Officer Paul Pino, CHP Bishop. Reverend John Payton, Church of the Nazarene, gave the invocation. Vida Tolman, Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Wuo and Kovacic ABSENT: CouncIl/Agency Member Segal It was moved by Council/Agency Member Wuo and seconded by CouncIl/Agency Member Chandler then carried on roll call vote as follows to excuse the absence of Council/Agency Member Segal. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncIl/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Wuo and Kovacic None Council/Agency Member Segal SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS The City Manager requested the removal of the April 20, 2004 Council/Agency minutes from the Agenda for minor corrections and the removal of Item 7,a. (TA 2003-005, a text amendment revising the City's Parking Regulations). Item 7 a. will be re-noticed in accordance with the City of Arcadia Municipal Code. 1 5/4/04 46 0065 MOTION WITHOUT It was moved without objection by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Mayor OBJECTION - Pro Tem Wuo to withdraw the April 20, 2004 minutes from items 6.a. and 6.b. and to REMOVE ITEMS withdraw item 7.a. (TA 2003-005, a text amendment revising the City's Parking I FROM THE Regulations) from the Agenda AGENDA MOTION - ORD. & RES, READ BY TITLE ONLY 2. PROCLAMATION (Peace Officers' Memorial Wk.) 3. It was moved by Council/Agency Member Marshall and seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler, then carried without objection that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be waived. PRESENTATION of Proclamation for Peace Officers' Memorial Week Mayor Kovacic presented a Proclamation in honor of Peace Officers' Memorial Week to ArcadIa Police Chief, Dave Hinig. The Chief accepted the proclamation and noted how meaningful the proclamation was to the men and women of the Arcadia Police Department. PRESENTATION of Proclamation to the Arcadia Teachers' Association in honor of "Day of the Teacher" PROCLAMATION Mayor Kovacic presented a Proclamation in honor of "Day of the Teacher" to Charles (Day of the Teacher) Peters, President of the Arcadia Teachers' Association. Charles Peters accepted the proclamation on behalf of the teachers of Arcadia, noted that he has been in the profession for over thirty years and welcomed the new generation of teachers. 4. a.STAFF REPORT - THE APPEAL OF THE PLNG. COMSN. DENIAL - SADR 4-9 (2633 South Baldwin Ave) COUNCIL DELIBERATION & STAFF COMMENTS PUBLIC HEARING The City Manager noted that the public heanng was regarding a request to appeal a decision of the Planning Commission denying the installation of a neon design element at 2633 South Baldwin Avenue - Long Dragon Realty. The applicant had submitted a letter dated April 21, 2004 asking the Council to defer the matter to the Council's regular meeting of May 18, 2004. The applicant was advised that the Council had the option of continuing the hearing to another date or hearing the appeal as scheduled on the Agenda. I Council Member Chandler requested information on why the applicant wanted more time. Mayor Kovacic requested that the City Attorney provide options on whether the Council should open the public hearing With the option of continuing it. The City Attorney gave the Council three options. One, they could open the public hearing as scheduled, take testimony, and continue the public hearing to the next meeting. Two, decide not to open the hearing as scheduled but just continue it. Three, Council could conduct a full public hearing as scheduled, close it, and take action. The City Attorney noted that the applicant had no right to a continuance. . Mayor Kovacic noted that the City is usually cooperative with requests for continuances, unless it prejudices someone who may have attended the scheduled hearing and would be unable to attend some other hearing With that, the Mayor requested that the applicant come forward and state for the record the reasons for the requested continuance. I Council Member Wuo requested that Mayor KovaCIC allow him to read a statement prior to the opening of the public hearing. He stated that the City Attorney recommended that while it is not a conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act for him to participate in 2 5/4/04 I I I MOTION - CONTINUANCE OF PUBLIC HEARING ROLL CALL AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 5. CHANDLER 46 0066 the public hearing, there is at least an appearance of a conflict of interest due to his employment with Baldwin Realty Company, a competitor of the applicant. Council Member Chandler requested that Since there would be only three remaining Council Members in the Chamber that the Council not open the hearing; he would favor continuing the hearing so that at least four members could participate, Mayor Kovacic inquired whether there were any persons in the audience in regard to this matter who could not attend the meeting on May 18, 2004. Seeing none, the Mayor noted that the appropriate motion would be to continue the matter to May 18, 2004. It was moved by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Marshall then carried on roll call vote as follows to continue the public hearing regarding the appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of SADR-4-9 to May 18, 2004. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Wuo and KovaCIC None Council Member Segal TIME RESERVED FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Lisa Lucas, Highland Oaks PT A President, spoke about several school activities. The new principal is a positive addition to the campus, children and parents are fond of her. Rockln' Recess is a hit with the students; various items are purchased to engage students in active play, especially for shy students or those having difficulty connecting with other students. A "hock walk" event was conducted and was a successful fund raiser. They also try to combine academic education in partnership with life training to encourage understanding of differences between students. The Friends of Literature hosts lunchtime book discussions and other fun activities. In December there was a special Children's Holiday Program. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn theatre arts skills Highland Oaks Designing Dads are offering classes in theatre arts. The arts are highly supported at Highland Oaks. Every class has a parent docent. Programs are provided by volunteer efforts. Rolling Readers program gives one-on-one tutoring. Rotary Club volunteers support this program. Highland Oaks is a school of excellence, Parents make a difference and students are enthusiastic. Terrv Leahv. Foothill Middle School, spoke about the school's goals including strengthening community, increasing school pride and getting students involved, A Pirates of the Caribbean movie night was conducted that drew over 250 participants. Campus beautification will be achieved with an outdoor amphitheatre where school activities can be held. A capital campaign Including the sale of personalized tiles will be conducted to achieve needed funds as well as to prOVide participants with a lasting legacy at the school. Foothill offers a well-rounded school program. Mayor Kovacic mentioned that the genesis for Peacock Corner, including the peacock motif mosaic, originally came from an art class at Foothill Middle School. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Council Member Chandler was honored to recognize fallen police officers and was surprised at the number of officers killed in the state. He also noted that honOring the teachers and President of the Teachers' Association was quite nice. He wanted to bring attention to the fact that, for the first time, Mosquito Awareness Week was noted by the State Legislature, especially in light of the spreading of the West Nile Virus. Workshops on the West Nile Virus will be held by the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District on May 6,2004 from 12:30 p.m. to 1 :30 p.m, and 7.00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 1145 N. Azusa Canyon Road, in West Covina, They will also provide free mosquito 3 5/4/04 WUO MARSHALL KOVACIC 46:0067 fish to stock ponds at private homes The Vector Control District also provides special educational "walk through" programs for students. Interested parties can call 814-9466, Council Member Chandler also congratulated his oldest son Greg on his 36th birthday I and noted his academic accomplishments. Mayor Pro Tem Wuo commended the Mayor for commemorating Peace Officers' Memorial Week, and also commended the Arcadia Police Officers and Teachers, especially the officers who place their lives on the line every day to protect residents, On Thursday, April 22"", he attended the Police Volunteers Appreciation Luncheon and thanked the Outback Restaurant for their support of the event, as well as for their support of the Arcadia High School Athletic Booster Ciub Golf Tournament. He also recognized several police volunteers who donated a significant number of hours to the Arcadia Police Department. On Saturday, April 24th, he participated at the Family Fun and Wellness Fair put on by the Recreation and Community Services Department He commended DaVIS Lewis and staff for putting on such a wonderful event. He also noted that the Arcadia Methodist Hospital, American Red Cross, and Fire Department also participated and hopes that the event will grow in the future. On Saturday, May 1 st , over 200 people, old and young, participated in the Community Bike Ride. He congratulated his wife, Jane, who participated in the nde for the first time. He also acknowledged how nice the Firefighters Annual pancake breakfast was and thanked the Boy Scouts who provided "clean up" servIces at the event. He encouraged youth to join the Boy and Girl Scouts. He also attended the ice cream sundae event on Saturday, May 1st, to thank all of the museum volunteers. Besides the docents there are many high school student volunteers. On Sunday, May 2"" , he attended an event to congratulate Dr. Joel Streng for his service to the community and many developing countries. Also, the AEF had ItS annual dinner. He offered congratulations to Genna Heimberger as the Teacher of the Year, 45 teachers who received special grants, and 7 Arcadia High School graduating seniors that received scholarships. He also recommended that people attend the Arcadia Law Day at the Arcadia LIbrary, on Saturday, May 8th , from 10:00am to 1 :OOp m, an event coordinated by the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Chinese Association. He finally wished all mothers a Happy Mother's Day. I Council Member Marshall commended Jane Wuo for her participation in the Community BIke Ride. She commented on how much she and her granddaughter enjoyed the Firefighters' Pancake Breakfast. She apologized for events she was unable to attend during the past week due to a death in the family. She Invited the community to participate in several upcoming events including: the Arcadia Interfaith Action Group's celebration of National Prayer Dayan Thursday, May 6th , 7:00 p.m. at the Temgle on 2"" Avenue, the dedication of the Hugo Reid Statue on Wednesday, May 26 ,2004, 5.30p.m. at the Community Center, and the Annual "Remembering our Veterans and their Families" event at the Arcadia County Park on May 29, 2004, 11 :30 a,m.. She reminded the public that we are at war and our armed forces are fighting for our freedom. She also noted that City staff won two awards at the recent Califomia Association of Public Information Officials 2004 Award of Excellence Statewide Communications Competition. The Community Newsletter came in 1st place for cities with a population between 25,000 to 75,000 and the 2003 Centennial Celebration came in 2"" place in the Special Event for Marketing/Communications Campaigns category, She thanked staff for taking the suggestions of the Council and doing such a great job for residents, She also thanked the Council for their efforts. Finally, she wished mothers in Arcadia and everywhere a Happy Mother's Day and ended With a quote, "....Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother." Mayor Kovacic noted several upcoming community events including the Arcadia Interfaith Action Group's recognition of the National Prayer Day at Temple Shaarei Torah, 550 2"" Avenue, on Thursday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m. There will be more than a dozen local churches, temples and organizations planning to participate in the ecumenical event. He also mentioned Law Day, the free annual "Ask-a-Lawyer" legal clinic on Saturday, May 8th, where there Will be over 20 lawyers prOViding legal advice on issues ranging from consumer rights, landlord-tenant issues, employee rights, I 4 5/4/04 I I I CITY MANAGER KOVACIC BARROWS 6. a. MINUTES (Redev, Agency) b. MINUTES (City Council) c. RESOLUTION NO, 6422 (Prima facie speed limits) '.l. 46.0068 immigration, personal injury, bankruptcy, family law, government benefits, living trusts, and more. He encouraged the public to take advantage of this opportunity; he noted that it's also a chance for lawyers to give back to the community and celebrate the Amencan foundation of the "rule of law." In the past there have been hundreds of people seeking legal advice or direction every year at the Arcadia Public Library. He also requested that the City Manager give a brief update on the construction on Baldwin Avenue. The City Manager reported that construction work on Baldwin Avenue began last week and that it would be completed by the end of July, early August. Traffic will be allowed to go north and south every day, construction will move back and forth in the travel lanes so it will never really be closed. Staff is working with the merchants in the area WIth directional sign age to help them get through the transition. The project includes the installation of a landscape median, all new street surfacing and a new sidewalk on the west side of the street with some parking spaces The project should continue on schedule. Mayor Kovacic, for the record, announced the new Council Member Liaison List as follows: Arcadia Beautiful Commission - Roger Chandler; Historical Museum Commission - Gail Marshall; Human Resources Commission - John Wuo; Library Board of Trustees - John Wuo; Planning Commission - Roger Chandler; Recreation Commission - Mickey Segal; Senior Citizens' Commission - Gall Marshall; Chamber of Commerce - Gary Kovacic; Foothill Private Industry Council - John Wuo, alternate Mickey Segal; Foothill Transit - Gail Marshall, alternate Roger Chandler; Independent Cities Association - Gary Kovacic, alternate John Wuo; Independent Cities Risk Management Association - Gary Kovacic, alternate Tracey Hause; L.A. County Division of the League of California Cities - Gary Kovacic, alternate John Wuo; League of California Cities City Selection Committee - Gary Kovacic, alternate John Wuo; Sanitation District - Gary Kovacic, alternate Gail Marshall; San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and Gold Line JPA - Gary Kovacic, alternate John Wuo; San Gabriel Valley MosqUito and Vector Control District - Roger Chandler; Southern California Association of Governments - John Wuo, alternate Mickey Segal; Youth Services Coordinating Council - Mickey Segal, alternate Rogert Chandler. The Mayor thanked everyone for their Willingness to serve. City Clerk Barrows wished all the mothers in Arcadia a Happy Mother's Day. CONSENT AGENDA- REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Consent Agenda items were read as follows by the City Manager: Request for approval of the minutes of the March 16, 2004 and April 6, 2004 Regular Meeting. (The Minutes of the April 20, 2004 Regular Meeting were withdrawn from the consent agenda.) CONSENT AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL The Consent Agenda items were read as follows by the City Manager: Request for approval of the minutes of the March 16, 2004 and April 6, 2004 Regular Meetings were presented for review. (Minutes of the April 20, 2004 Regular Meeting were withdrawn from the consent agenda). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS OTHER THAN THOSE SET FORTH BY STATE LAW. 5 5/4/04 d. AWARD 1 YR CONTRACT EXTENSION (Street Striping & Paving Mrkg. - FY 2004-05) e. ACCEPT WORK AS COMPLETE (Pressure Reducing Station) f. PROF. SVCS. AGREEMENT (Geoscience Support SVC5.) 46'0069 AWARD A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,704 TO TRAFFICE OPERATIONS, INC. FOR THE PAINTING OF STREET STRIPING AND PAVEMENT MARKING SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005; WAIVE ALL INFORMALITIES IN THE BID PROCESS; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. I ACCEPT ALL WORK PERFORMED BY PERRY C. THOMAS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PRESSURE REDUCING STATIONS AS COMPLETE; AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, SUBJECT TO A RETENTION OF $13,939.50. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $348,991 TO GEOSCIENCE SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. FOR AN EAST RAYMOND BASIC WATER RESOURCES PLAN. g. CHANGE AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A CHANGE ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE PURCHASE OF MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL FROM SOUTHERN COUNTIES OIL IN THE ORDER AMOUNT OF $60,000 00, (Motor Vehicle Fuel) h. REJECT ALL REQUEST FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE CITY BIDS (City Signage SIGNAGE AND BANNER PROGRAM, PHASE I. I & Banner Prog, Phase I) MOTION - It was moved by Mayor Pro Team/Agency Member Wuo and seconded by APPROVE Council/Agency Member Marshall, that Consent Agenda items 6.a. and 6.b. (with the COUNCIUAGENCY exception of the April 20, 2004 Council/Agency minutes) 6.c" 6,d" 6.e., 6.f., 6.g" and CONSENT 6.h. be approved by one motion, and then carried on roll call vote as follows with AGENDA Council/Agency Member Chandler abstaining on items 6.a. and 6 b,: ROLL CALL 7. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: On items Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Wuo and Kovacic None Council/Agency Member Segal Council/Agency Member Chandler (on items 6,a, and 6.b.) CITY MANAGER ITEMS a. STAFF REPORT This item was withdrawn from the meeting. - TEXT AMENDMENT T.A. 03-05 (Parking Regulations) b. STAFF REPORT The City Manager stated that the following would be an update report regarding - CITY SIGN modifications to the City sign code. STUDY I Mr. Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, reported that in September, 2004 the Council conducted a study session at which staff presented a number of areas In the ex/sling sign ordinance that should be addressed in cons/deration of possible changes, After the study session, staff subsequently addressed the 6 5/4/04 I I I COUNCIL DELIBERATION MOTION - EXPEDITE BILLBOARD STANDARD REVIEW PROCESS ROLL CALL 46:0070 standards pertaining to billboards, Currently the City Code does allow billboards through a C.U.P. process, however there are none in the community at this time. Staff suggested two approaches. One was to incorporate a review of the billboard standard as part of the sign ordinance update or alternatively, to conduct a more expedited review. Council has the ability to prohibit billboards under certain conditions. Staff also requested that the City Council provide direction on the review of the sign ordinance In terms of the scope of Items they would like to see included or deleted from the review list. The first community meeting on the review of the sign ordinance is scheduled for May 27, 2004. In response to the billboard policy question, the City Attorney reported that if Council prohibits billboards city-wide, it would be wise to have a substitution provision in the same ordinance. The City Manager also notified the public that there is a May 27, 2004, 6:30 p.m. public meeting, open forum-style, at the Council Chamber, whereby businesses, interested parties, and homeowners, could express their opinions, like, dislikes, etc. about the sign code. He noted that the Council can attend, but cannot express any opinions, since this matter Will be coming before them In a future public hearing. Mayor Kovacic requested that the Council discuss the three main points one by one to provide direction to staff. In regard to the billboard signs he asked if Council would like the review of the billboards to go along with the other signs or to adopt a more expedited approach if it is the consensus of the Council not to have billboards in town. Council Member Marshall stated that she is against billboards in the community She noted that it would be to the City's advantage to put something in place to make sure that we do not have a problem in the future. Mayor Kovacic requested that the Council direct staff on whether to allow the sign review to apply to all signs or exempt certain signs out of the process. He stated that he favored a comprehensive review. Council Member Chandler favored a comprehensive review with the understanding that it would be a larger undertaking. Council Member Wuo stated that in light of the evening's public hearing, there may be some confusion over whether something is a sign or a design element. A clarification would help to determine whose jurisdiction would cover enforcement. Mayor Kovacic noted that It seemed to be the consensus of the Council to direct staff to conduct a comprehensive review of the various sign types. He stated that at the study session there was no desire for the Council to change the current 2/3" _1/3" requirement and his preference would be to leave that restriction in place. Mr. Chandler stated that he favored leaVing the 2/3" _1/3" requirement in place, It was moved by Council/Agency Member Chandler and seconded by Council/Agency Member Marshall, then carried on roll call vote as follows to authorize staff to conduct an expedited review of the City's billboard standard: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Wuo and Kovacic None Council Member Segal 7 5/4/04 MOTION - LEAVE 2/3" - 1/3" ORD IN PLACE ROLL CALL ADJOURNMENT (In Memory of Warde Alcorn, Josephine Daleo, Bonnie Rooker, John F. Sinclair,) (May 18, 2004) ATTEST: 46:0071 It was moved by Mayor Kovacic and seconded by Council Member Chandler, then carried on roll call vote as follows to leave the 213m - 1/3" language ratio in the Sign Ordinance in place: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Wuo and Kovacic None Council Member Segal Noting no additional business, at 8:10 p.m. the City Council Regular Meeting adjourned In memory of Warde Alcorn, Josephine Daleo, Bonnie Rooker and John F. Sinclair, to May 18, 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 Redevelopment Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, IitigatJon matters or evaluation of properties. -tto~~~yl:f~ ~ /.LK ~- James H Barrows, City Clerk 8 5/4/04 I I I