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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 1,2004 I I I 46'0081 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 1,2004 MINUTES Audio and video tape copies of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency proceedings are on file in the office of the City Clerk The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 1, 2004, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room pursuant to the previously adjourned Regular Meeting. ROLL CALL AUDIENCE PARTlCIPATlON 1. a REPORT - 04{)5OPERATlNG, ()400 ClP. & WA1ER, SEWER, JlND REFUSE RATES PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and KovacIc ABSENT: TIME RESERVED FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Gino Roncelli, distributed pictures of the intersection of Santa Anita and the 210 Freeway. He would like Council to consider appropriating money to take care of the maintenance of this area. STUDY SESSION Bill Kelly. City Manager. conducted a study session with the City Council to discuss the Fiscal Year 2004-2006 Operating Budget, 2004-2009 Capital Improvement Plan, and water, sewer. and refuse rates; he began by noting the Council's significant accomplishments during the past fiscal year Including the completion of the Centennial Celebration, opening the new Police Station, commencing the Westfield Mall expansion. bUilding and opening a new state park. and various street, water, and sewer improvements; Mr. Kelly noted that the top six revenue generating sources experienced growth; expenditures are up primarily due to the Increasing costs of retirement; there are no new positions, services or programs within the proposed budget; the six (6) million dollars in reserves will keep the budget balanced; by Fiscal Year 07-08 the City will need to keep revenues and expenditures matching to avoid an unbalanced budget; the impact of the State budget on the City'S budget IS stili unknown, however, staff will continue monitoring any changes. Mr. Kelly conllnued by providing an update on the Clty'S proposed Capital Improvement Program and Equipment Fund; he summarized that the overall budget IS balanced. as required by the City Charter, by partial use of the $6 million In reserve; he is suggesting only one modification to the proposed budget which would entail keeping the Emergency Reserve Fund at approximately 16.6% rather than 20%; this is stili Within City policy parameters, yet he would prefer not moving money among the various unrestricted reserves. In response to a question from Council Member Chandler. Mr. Kelly noted that it would cost the City over $1 million to renovate the Santa Anita and Baldwin off and on ramps and between $50,000 and $100,000 to maintain them, as opposed to having CalTrans send out their weekend workers. In response to a question from Council Member Marshall. Mr. Kelly noted that the City would have to shut down the on and off ramps to conduct the maintenance work and that there IS a significant liability for the City in conducting freeway work 1 6/1/04 RECONVENE INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 46'0082 Mayor KovacIc IS in favor of the feasibility of regular maintenance of the freeway on and off ramps; he requested that the City continue to aggressively pursue meeting with CalTrans regarding maintenance Issues, he would like a meeting set up with our I representative from CalTrans. the City Manager and two Council Members. In response to a question from Council Member Segal, Mr, Kelly responded that the Emergency Reserve Fund was initially created to provide funds in the event of a natural disaster; to his knowledge this fund has only been used once to any significant amount $600,000, after the 1999/2000 fires. Council Member Wuo noted that If we do not plan for the future the City's budget will be unbalanced and we should adequately plan for the future. In response to questions from Mayor Kovacic and Council Member Segal regarding a possible ten percent (10%) budget reduction, Mr. Kelly responded that the Council would have to look at all unrestricted fund balances; CounCil could also consider selling City-owned property, if Council IS looking for permanent. long-term reductions they may have to consider reducing the employee work force. In response to a question from Mayor Kovacic, Mr. Kelly noted that the cost for a renovated City Hall would be about $4 5 million and the costs for bUilding a new City Hall would be around $6 to $6 5 million; the $125,000 discussed at mid-year would be required for conceptual planning purposes for the new City Hall and new Multi-purpose fac'lity however this action would not commit either project In response to a question from Council Member Marshall, Mr. Kelly noted that revenues are only projected to go up less than $1 million since there is conllnuous variability In the auto Industry market and mall expansion project; There is a possibility that the revenues could be higher since the state legislature is still undecided as to their needs I for revenue. Mayor Kovacic noted that the public can comment and Council can review the budget at the June 15, 2004 Council meeting when a public hearing will be conducted. Council Member Segal noted that eighty (80%) percent of our ongoing City budget costs are people costs; decreaSing people through staff reductions will result in a decrease in serv,ces to the community. Mr. Kelly reported that there are no proposed increases in water rates for the next fiscal year; staff IS proposing conducting public hearings on June 15. 2004 to review a proposed Increase in the sewer rate (1 75% as per CPI) and a proposed increase in solid waste/refuse as IS outlined In the operating agreement between the City and Waste Management; Mr. Kelly concluded by thanking the Department Directors and most notably, Tracey Hause, Administrative Services Director and her staff members, Jerry Parker and Chris Ludlum for their hard work on this year's proposed budget. The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency was reconvened in the City CounCil Chamber at 7 00 P m. Reverend Robert Crowell, Village Presbyterian Church of Arcadia gave the invocation. Rowena Weller led the pledge of allegiance. I PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall. Segal. Wuo and Kovacic ABSENT' None. 2 6/1/04 I I I 2. MOTION - ORD & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY 3. PROCLAMATION (California Retired Teachers' Assn ) 4. 46'0083 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Steve Deitch, City Attorney, reported that the City staff and the City Council conducted a study session with the City Council to discuss the Fiscal Year 2004-2006 Operating Budget. 2004-2009 Capital Improvement Plan, and water, sewer. and refuse rates; a public hearing Will be conducted on these Items at the June 15. 2004 City Council meeting. It was moved by Council/Agency Member Chandler and seconded by Council/Agency Member Marshall, then carried without objection that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be waived. PRESENTATION of a Proclamation to the California Retired Teachers' Association Mayor Kovacic presented a proclamation to Rebecca Chavez, Mickey Ball, and Rowena Weller. representatives of the California Retired Teachers' Association, honoring all teachers PUBLIC HEARING a. PUBLIC HEARING Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director prOVided an initial - STAFF REPORT overview of the appeal. (Appeal of Planning Comm.'s approval of MC 2003-046) Ms, Butler, Community Development Administrator, presented the facts regarding the appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of Modification Application No, MC-046 for a circular driveway, In summary, an application was submitted by Keith Wilson requesting a modification (reduce setback and exceed maximum hardscape) so that he could install a circular driveway on his property; at the time the applicant obtained the encroachment permit new procedures adopted by the CounCil regarding circular driveway specifications were not in place Within the Engineering Services Div'slon; the applicant proceeded to install the circular driveway; In response to a complaint from the community. the City issued a Notice of Violation to the applicant on July 1, 2003; staff noted that the applicant had not received the appropriate circular driveway standards, yet, the regulations he did receive noted that hardscape could not occupy more than forty percent (40%) of the required front yard. which the applicant exceeded when he installed the circular driveway on his property; staff noted that Planning Services approval for this project was not required prior to issuance of a permit and that driveways are not subject to homeowner association (HOA) approval because concrete work less than two feet in height (fiatwork) does not require a building permit or HOA approval; In response to the Notice of Violation, Mr. Wilson applied for a modification requesting to keep the driveway as constructed; the Santa Anita Village Association Architectural Review Board (ARB) opposed the Circular driveway citing that it would detract from the presence of the relatively large front yard area that IS a distinctive feature of thiS neighborhood, the project was then referred by the ARB to the Plann,ng Commission for review. Ms Butler further noted that the applicant did explore several changes to the driveway design, yet noted that all would have required significant modifications to the design and ultimately decided to submit the driveway modifications as an "as built" plan; the Planning Commission voted 3 - 2 at its April 27, 2004 meeting to approve the modification under specific condllions Ms. Butler noted that staff analyzed Mr. Wllson's modification requests (14'0 and 16'0 setbacks and a 49% hardscape ratio) in relation to the property and neighborhood. as a whole, and noted that by conforming to specific conditions of approval the application could be approved by the Council If one (1) of the following findings were made: 1) that the modification secure an appropriate Improvement of a lot; 2) that the modification prevents an unreasonable hardship (non-economic). or; 3) that the modification 3 6/1/04 APPLICANT TESTIMONY PUBLIC COMMENT 46'0084 promote UniformIty of development, she noted that Mayor Kovacic appealed the Planning Commlsslon's approval of the modIfication permit to the City Council, Ms. Butler requested that the City Council initiate dIscussion on the matter and vote whether I to deny or uphold the appeal. In response to a question from Council Member Wuo. Ms. Butler noted that staff now has revIsed procedures In place to ensure that all applicants for circular driveways are informed of the new regulatIons. Mayor Kovacic stated that he appealed the Planning CommIssIon's approval of the modIfication, because he felt that Council went through a detaIled process to adopt the new driveway regulatIons. The City Attorney noted that it is the responsibility of each property owner to be aware of the current codes and that code enforcement is a tool that the City uses to ensure conformity to the City's policies. Mayor Kovacic opened the public hearing and inVIted the applicant to come forward to provide testImony. Keith Wilson, 1104 Hugo Reid Drive. as the applicant offered thanks to all for the opportunity to address the CIty Council; he stated he was not aware of the change in procedures; he hIred a contractor to perform the work and that his choice was to be consistent WIth the beauty of the street; his opinion was that the appeal of the finished product IS Its non-uniformIty; he does not feel he IS creating a precedent since there are procedures now in place to preclude this from happening again; he concluded by askIng the City CouncIl to uphold the Planning Commlssion's approval of his modification applicatIon. I Jim Kellv. 946 Coronado, spoke on behalf of the Santa Anita VIllage Homeowners AssociatIon Architectural Review Board (ARB); he stated that the applicant has only met one (1) of the three (3) criteria for approval; applicants have the responsIbIlity of knowing the regulations; the driveway violates the current letter and spIrit of the code; upholding the Planning Commisslon's approval would set a precedent for other violations of thIS type. Mr. Kelly further noted that the ARB strives to apply theIr stewardshIp role In a nondiSCriminatory fashion and requested that the City Council deny the Planning CommIssion's approval of the modification. In response to questIons from Council Member Chandler, Mr. Kelly responded that the HOA 's not opposed phIlosophically to circular driveways and that with some modifications the applicant could be in substantIal complIance WIth at least two (2) of the three (3) criteria. In response to a comment made by Mr. Kelly. Council Member Marshall noted that it was not fair to compare a thirty-five (35) foot building with a driveway. She also noted that any modificatIon would require a partial removal of the driveway and that she does not think that anybody is going to notice the difference. In response to questions from Mayor Kovacic, Mr, Kelly stated because of the frontage reqUIrements there would only be a small number of homes that would meet all three of the cnteria requIred for circular driveways and that the average lot width in the Village IS below 75 feel. Terry Morrow. Pacific PavinQ Stone, who completed the installation on behalf of the applicant stated that he tried to come up with modifications; their lowest hardscape ratio I was 44% however, when they tried to drive a car through the proposed increased landscape elements, a car could not feaSIbly pass through. 4 6/1/04 I I I MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING COUNCIL DE1..IBERATION MorlON ROLL CALL b. PUBLIC HEARING - STAFF REPORT (Text Amendment 2004-001 , Ordinance No. 2192) 46.0085 In his concluding remarks. Mr. Wilson, took a moment to sincerely thank the Council and acknowledge that he has heard the ARB's opposition; at minimum, given that all sides of the arguments were heard, he appreciates that the matter has been given due diligence, A motion was made without objection by Council Member Marshall and seconded by Council Member Segal to close the public hearing. In response to a question from Mayor KovacIc. the City Attorney noted that the Council should treat this matter as one of "first impression" He states that the City does not have a serious exposure to liability in the fact that jthe City was not negligent; there was no permit required for this project in its initial stage. Council Member Segal stated that he is disappointed that this item has appeared in front of Council, He does not feel that under any circumstance would anyone who viewed the property come to the conclusion that it violates a code or that it did not fit the neighborhood's aesthetic profile; he does not feel that the driveway is architecturally incompatible with the neighborhood; he Will move to uphold the Planning Commission's approval of the permit. Council Member Wuo noted that there was a procedural error by staff and questioned why a property owner does not require a permit when flat concrete work is installed, he also noted that there does not appear to be a violation on the property. Council Member Chandler thinks the ARB has made ItS point and does not think that people are going to be going out of their way to violate the City code; he Will move to uphold the Planning Commission's decision as long as the owner works with a professional landscape architect. Council Member Kovacic stated that the conversation regarding this matter was productive; that the City Attorney opined that this should be considered a matter of "first impression"; that he will view the matter as a "new" application rather than an already completed Installation that would not be approved based on its Violation of the code, It was moved by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Marshall then carried on roll call vote as follows to uphold the Planning Commission's approval of MC 03-046, subject to conditions of approval. AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo Kovacic Ms. Butler, Community Development Administrator, presented the facts of the Text Amendment No. TA 2004-001 relating to Loading Requirements in the Commercial and Industrial Zones; the current City code does not address the location and standards for loading areas with the exception of a loading area size; incorporating loading area regulations in the code provides developers With specific gUidelines when designing a project; new regulations will establish standards that will help avoid potential traffic and noise issues associated with loading and unioading of merchandise and materials. especially in residentially adjacent commercial areas; In summary. the changes include specific requirements for loading doors and screening, restrictions prohibiting loading spaces and backup areas Within certain proximity to rights-of-way, and limitations on the hours of ioading and unloading; the Planning Commission voted on April 27, 2004 to approve and forward the amendment to the City Council. In response to a question from Mayor Kovacic, Ms. Butler responded that none of the new regulations would apply to existing loading docks, unless there are changes to a site by the developer/owner. 5 6/1/04 46,0086 Council Member Marshall expressed that this text amendment is a priority since there are many areas In the City which could be affected by loading and unloading practices. PUBLIC COMMENT MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING None. I A motion was made without objection by Council Member Marshall and seconded by Council Member Segal to close the public hearing. COUNCIL DELIBERATION None. MOTION It was moved by CounCil Member Marshall and seconded by Council Member Segal then carried on roll call vote as follows to adopt Ordinance No. 2192 of the City Council of Arcadia. adding Sections 9260.2.10. 9260,2.11, 9262,12. 9262,13. 9263.6,9, 9263.6.10,9264.3.13,92643.14,9265.6.5.9265 6.6,9266.4.16,9266.4.17,9267.25, and 9267.2.6 to the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to Loading Requirements in the Commercial and Industrial Zones. ROLL CALL AYES. Council Members Chandier, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic NOES None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION TIME RESERVED FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Ken Sarnumen. an Arcadia resident asked the CounCil if they would consider speaking to the Police Department about upgrading their technology in order to more I progressively track and capture car thieves. In response to a question from Mayor Kovacic. Mr. Kelly noted that he will work WIth the Police Chief to examine crime patterns and examine what further could be done in the area of crime fighting technology. James Pontello. 1538 Hiohland Oaks Drive. expressed his support for separating the new dog park Into small and large dog areas. Pat Lachel!. 2125 Louise Avenue, expressed support for separating the dog park Into small and large dog areas; supported more publicity and fundraising efforts to facilitate separation; noted that she had visited the Palm Springs dog park. Lowell Lachelt, 2125 Louise Avenue, recently visited the 1.5 acre dog park in Palm Springs and noted that the fundralsers were used to raise money for separating the park for large and small dogs; he noted that the park has double doors, a fire hydrant, the small dog park is 50'x150' and the large dog park is one (1) acre. 5. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS COUNCIL MEMBER Council Member Marshall extended her condolences to Council Member Wuo on the MARSHALL passing of his father; she cited the need to look at Ordinances regarding horses on City streets and exempting the Police Department from requiring a permit; she announced that Saturday, June 5. 10:00 a m - 3:00 p,m. the City of Hope and Arcadia Firefighters will host the Hot Rods and Classic Car Show at the Arboretum; the Republican Federated Group will host a Bingo fundraiser on Friday, June 25'h, 6:30p.m., food will I be provided by Outback, call 447.3534 for reservations; Summer Concerts on the City Hall Lawn Will begin on July 151; She congratulated teachers who keep Arcadia schools superb; finished with her thought for today, "Drive carefUlly, it's not only cars that can be recalled by their makers." 6 6/1104 I I I 46'0087 COUNCIL MEMBER Council Member Segal encouraged interested Arcadia residents to apply for positions SEGAL on the various Boards and Commissions. the deadline is June 7. 2004; he expressed his condolences to Council Member John Wuo on the passing of his father, and expressed condolences to Bill Lofthouse whose wife Gretchen passed a week ago, COUNCIL MEMBER CHANDLER COUNCIL MEMBER WUO MAYOR KOVACIC CITY CLERK 6. a. MINUTES (Redev. Agency) b. RESOLUTION ARA NO. 208 (Arcadia Heritage Park Senior Housing ProJect) c. MINUTES (City Council) Council Member Chandler expressed his condolences to Council Member Wuo; noted that the public must remain vigilant on the West Nile Virus and encouraged members of the public to contact 814-9466 to report any signs of the virus. Council Member Wuo noted his gratitude to those who expressed their condolences in regard to the passing of his father, thanked the HistOrical Society for the Hugo Reid statue dedication - especially Carol Libby for fundraising; on Saturday, May 30th, Supervisor Antonovich held his annual Salute to Veterans and it was a very moving event; thanked the soldiers fighting for our freedom; On Saturday. June 5, 2004, the Arcadia Chinese Association will hold their annual installation party, contact 826-7089 for ticket information, Mayor KovaCIC expressed his condoiences to Council Member Wuo; sent get well Wishes to Steve Philllpl who recently suffered a bone fracture while on an 100 mile bike ride fund raiser; noted the moving Salute to Veterans event None. CONSENT AGENDA - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Consent Agenda Items were read as follows by the Executive Director: Request for approvai of the minutes of the May 18, 2004 Regular Meeting. A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF THE MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER AND THE DEVELOPER GENERAL PARTNER. AND TO REPLACE THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE ARCADIA HERITAGE PARK SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT, WITH CERTAIN NEW ENTITIES PURSUANT TO THE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 21,2003, AS AMENDED, BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND ARCADIA HERITAGE PARK, L.P. CONSENT AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL The Consent Agenda items were read as follows by the City Manager: Request for approval of the minutes of the May 18, 2004 Regular Meetings. d. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, NO. 2189 (Parking AMENDING SECTION 9264.34 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE, DELETING Regulations Amend.) TABLE 92643.4 AND REVISING IN ITS ENTIRETY DIVISION 9 OF ARTICLE IX. CHAPTER 2, PART 6 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PARKING REGULATIONS, e. CONTRACT (Construction Svs,) AWARD A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,890.00 TO VARGAS OLSON FOR THE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT EXTENSION IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. 7 6/1/04 f. CONTRACT (Slurry Seal) g. CONTRACT (Purchase of Tires) h. APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDS (Water System) i. CONTRACT (Painting & Wood Refinishing) 46 :0088 AWARD A CONTRACT TO PAVEMENT COATINGS CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $245.28380 FOR THE 2003-2004 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT; WAIVE ANY INFORMALITIES IN THE BID OR BIDDING PROCESS; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. I AWARD A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,000 00 TO DANIEL'S TIRE SERVICE FOR THE PURCHASE OF TIRES AND ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES FOR CITY VEHICLES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT EXTENSION IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE COMMITTING THE CITY TO ITS PARTICIPATION OF THE REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS ($650,905) IN ORDER TO RELEASE THE FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, AWARD A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,500,00 TO B&P PAINTING FOR THE PAINTING AND WOOD REFINISHING SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT EXTENSION IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. AWARD A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $72.000 TO NATIONAL PLANT SERVICES, INC. FOR CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION INSPECTION SERVICES OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005. k. CONTRACT AWARD A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION IN THE AMOUNT OF I (HVAC maintenance) $105.490.00 TO SHELDON MECHANICAL CORPORATION FOR THE HVAC PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT EXTENSION IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. j. CONTRACT (CCTV) I. NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Police Facility) m. CONTRACT (Auto Repair Parts) RECOMMENDATION FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PHASE II LANDSCAPING AND SITE WORK IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ARCADIA POLICE FACILITY. AWARD A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,000 00 TO ERNIE'S AUTO PARTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR PARTS FOR CITY VEHICLES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT EXTENSION IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY MOTION - It was moved by Council /Agency Member Segal and seconded by CouncIl/Agency CONSENT AGENDA Member Marshall, then carned on roll call vote to approve Items 6 a through 6.m. on the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and City Council consent calendars. ROLL CALL AYES. NOES: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall. Segal. Wuo and Kovacic None I 8 6/1/04 I I I 46'0089 7 CITY MANAGER a. REPORT - Impact The City Manager made a presentallon regarding the impact of the State of Callforma's of State Budget budget on the City of Arcadia, as part of the May "Revise" the Governor suggested that cities. counties, and special districts help to fund a two (2) year bailout of the State's deficit with the comm,tment from the State legislature that VLF funds would be returned by the third year and local agency funds would not be raided again; The Governor Will be asking for a ballot initiative in November; the City of Arcadia's public hearing to discuss the proposed budget IS on June 15th, and Will Include a report on the Governor's budget proposal. In response to a question from Mayor Kovacic. Mr Kelly responded that the League of California Cities may pull their imtiative off of the November ballot if the Governor's proposal is approved by the California Legislature and the initiative qualifies, he Will keep the Council posted on any changes in the imtlative process. b. ORDINANCE- No. 2193 (Dog Park) Mr. Kelly reported that the Council authorized by a 3-0 vote at their May 18, 2004 meeting, the further diSCUSSion of the dog park issue as it related to separating the faCility into large and small dog park areas; also. the eminent opening of the dog park required the introduction of Ordinance No. 2193 amending Section 4123 of the Arcadia Municipal Code permitting dogs to run at large in designated areas of City-owned parks; Mr. Kelly noted that the Council needed to provide policy direction as to whether to separate the facility into large and small dog areas; the cost for separation at the existing faCility will be approximately $8.000; Mayor Kovacic noted that there were no members of the public that chose to speak regarding thiS item. Council Member Marshall noted several findings from research she had conducted on this matter; she reported that ninety (90) percent of the dog parks she researched had separate facilities for small and large dogs; she felt that the Council and the Recreation and Parks Commission made the decision for a joint facility based on inaccurate information; cities With dog parks reported that their facilities were the most utilized parks in their jurisdictions; adequate parking was a neceSSity, she reported that grants are available for separation of dog park facilities; she noted that the designated area at Eisenhower Park is still too small for a dog park faCIlity; she requested that the City find a sUitable area for separate dog park faCIlities; she also reported that she would support any fund raising efforts designed to raise funding for the costs associated With separate dog park facilities. In response to deliberation from several of the CounCil Members. Mr. Kelly suggested that the Eisenhower Dog Park open on even days for small dogs and odd days for large dogs, with the regular maintenance scheduled on alternating even and odd days. MOTION - INTRODUCE ORDINANCE It was moved by Counc,l Member Marshall and seconded by Council Member Chandler, then carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2193 of the City CounCil of the City of Arcadia, California permitting dogs to run at large in designated areas of the City, to open the existing Eisenhower Memorial Dog Park on even days for small dogs and odd days for large dogs; to direct staff to conduct maintenance at the dog park on alternating even and odd days; and to direct the Recreation and Parks Commission to begin researching alternative sites so that there are separate facilities for small and large dogs ROLL CALL AYES, NOES: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall. Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None 9 6/1/04 ADJOURNMENT (to June 15, 2004, 6:00 p.m,) ATTEST: 46:0090 Noting no additional business, at 9'30p.m. the City Council adjourned its Regular Meeting in memory of Helen SansU!, Gretchen Lofthouse, and Ji-Shan Wuo to June 15. 2004 at 6:00 p m. In the Council Chamber 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, lillgation matters or evaluation of properties. .~.~~ ry Ko Gic, Mayor ~~~~~ 10 I I I 6/1/04