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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 17,2004 I I I 46:0131 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEmNG TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 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, August 17, 2004, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room pursuant to the previously adjourned Regular Meeting. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic ABSENT: None. RJBl1C <D'1MEN1' TIME RESERVED FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 1. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 to confer about labor contract negotiations - lAOClRNEGJTIAlla-.JS California Teamsters Public, Professional and Medical Employees' Union Local 911 (Confidential, Supervisor, Professional and General Employee Unit and Public Works Employee Unit), Arcadia Police Officers' Association, Arcadia Firefighters' Association, management and unrepresented employees; Department Heads, Division Managers, Supervisors and Part-Time Employees (City Negotiators: William W. Floyd and Tracey Hause). b. Pursuant to Government Code Section S49S6.9c to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation - one (1) case. RE<l:NI/ENE REGJl.AR MEET1NG The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency was reconvened In the City Council Chamber at 7:03 p.m. II'MXAllO'J Reverend Jolene Cadenbach, Arcadia Congregational Church PLEDGE OF AlLEGIANCE puyak Duben, Boy Scout Troop 266 ROLL CALL PRESENT: CouncIl/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic ABSENT: None. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Steve Deitsch, City Attorney, noted no reportable action from Closed Session. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Bill Kelly, City Manager, requested that the City Council remove item 4.j. from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion by the City Council. 1 8/17/04 46:0132 MOTION - ORD. & RES, READ BY TITLE ONLY It was moved by Council Member Marshall and seconded by Council Member Segal then carried without objection that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be waived. 2. PUBUC HEARING - CITY COUNCIL I a. PUBliC HEARING -Mr. Kelly, City Manager, Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services STAFF REPORT Director, and Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator presented the facts (Congestion of the public hearing. Staff reported that each city in the State of California is required Management to submit annually a Local Implementation Report (liR) and certify by resolution to the Program) local Congestion Management Agency that it IS in compliance with the local Congestion Management Program (CMP); staff further noted that compliance with the CMP assures that local agencies are providing transportation improvements to offset the traffic congestion resulting from new development; staff finally noted that the City of Arcadia is In full conformance With the CMP and requested that Council adopt a resolution finding the City of Arcadia to be In conformance with the CMP, adopt the CMP Local Implementation Report and direct the City Clerk to transmit a fully executed copy of Resolution No. 6429 and the Local Implementation Report to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority by September 1, 2004. PUBliC COMMENT There was no public comment on thiS item. MOTION TO CLOSE PUBliC HEARING A motion was made without objection by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Marshall to close the public hearing. COUNCIL DEliBERATION There was no Council deliberation on this item. I MOTION It was moved by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Marshall to adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, finding the City of Arcadia to be in conformance With the Congestion Management Program (CMP), adopting the CMP Local Development Report, in accordance with California Government Code Section 65089, and directing the City Clerk to transmit a fully executed copy of Resolution No. 6429 and the Local Implementation Report to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan AuthOrity by September 1, 2004. ROLL CALL AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo, Kovacic TIME RESERVED FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Joseoh Salk. appeared to speak about the improper display of the POW/MIA flag in Arcadia. In response to requests from Council Members, staff will work With local legislators to determine the appropriate display of the POW/MIA flags. Linda Jen, appeared to speak regarding an exercise class that is regularly conducted In the County Park; she inVited all members of the public and City Council to attend this form of exercise expression. Xen Chu. appeared to speak regarding the exercise class held in the County Park, as well as proVide information about human rights abuse in China, I 2 8/17/04 I I I 3. 46:0133 MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS COUNOL MEMBER Council Member Chandler had no comments. CHANDLER COUNOL MEMBER WUO COUNOL MEMBER MARSHALL COUNOL MEMBER SEGAL MAYOR KOVACIC em CLERK BARROWS 4. a. MINUTES (Redev. Agency) Council Member Wuo thanked the staff and volunteers who made the Lucky Baldwin Treasure Trail and Wild West Jamboree a wonderful event; he congratulated the City of Arcadia on Its 101" birthday; and acknowledged his 30th wedding anniversary. Council Member Marshall noted that several members of the Senior Citizens' Commission would like to see their Council liaison attend their meetings at least once per quarter; her quote for the week was as follows, "Come work for the Lord. The work is hard, the hours long and the pay is low. But the retirement benefits are out of this world." Council Member Segal noted that the Arcadia Educational Foundation will be hosting a fund raiser event at the new movie theatre at the Westfield Mall on September 30th; he offered congratulations to John Wuo for celebrating 30 years of marriage; and finally wished his wife a happy 26th anniversary and his daughter a happy 22nd birthday. Mayor Kovacic thanked staff and volunteers for their participation in the Lucky Baldwin Treasure Trail and Wild West Jamboree; he noted that the City of Arcadia, Florida was badly damaged by Hurricane Charlie and any donations could be sent via the Arcadia City Hall; and finally, wished his wife a happy 30th anniversary. City Clerk Barrows noted the winners of the Lucky Baldwin Treasure Trail; he thanked those who participated in the "End of Summer" program at Eisenhower Park; he thanked all of the City staff who make the City programs so enjoyable for members of the public; and finally he wished his wife a happy 34th wedding anniversary. CONSENT AGENDA - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Consent Agenda items were read as follows by the Executive Director: Request for approval of the minutes of the August 3, 2004 Regular Meeting. MOTION - CONSENT It was moved by Agency Member Marshall and seconded by Agency Member Segal, AGENDA then carried on roll call vote to approve item 4.a. on the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency consent calendar. ROLL CALL b. MINUTES (City Council) c. ORDINANCE No. 2198 AYES: NOES: Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None CONSENT AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL The Consent Agenda items were read as follows by the City Manager: Request for approval of the minutes of the August 3, 2004 Regular Meeting. Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia amending Section 6434.2(a) of the Arcadia Municipal Code concerning solid waste collection at Santa Anita Race Track. 3 8/17/04 d. ORDINANCE No. 2199 e. ORDINANCE No. 2195 f. RESOLlJT10N No. 6430 46:0134 Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, amending the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding Section 3213.4.1 to the Uniform Traffic Ordinance. Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California, amending Article N, Chapter 2, Divisions 1 through 3 of the Arcadia Municipal Code concerning gambling. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, fixing the amount of revenue required to be raised from property taxes necessary for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 to pay the debt service on the General Obligation bonds and the authorized maintenance and operating costs of the City Lighting Districts. g. RESOLlJT10N No. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, providing 6440 Workers' Compensation coverage for City volunteers. h. CONTRACf Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Silvia Construction, Inc. In the amount of $337,054.56 for the 2003/2004 and 2004/2005 Annual Asphalt Concrete Overlay and Reconstruction Project. i. PURCHASE AND Approve the purchase of five (5) 2005 black and white patrol cars in the amount of WAIVE BID PROCESS $137,096.56 from Downtown Ford Sales and waive the formal bidding process and authorize a cooperative purchase using the State of California's General Services Department bid. j. CONTRACf k. W MVE BID PROCESS AND RATIFY PURCHASE ORDER Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with TDS Engineering In the amount of $175,037 for the City Signage and Banner Program Phase I to Include the purchase and installation of sign poles. Waive the formal bid process in accordance with Section 2846.1(a) of the Arcadia MUnicipal Code (AMC) and ratify the issuance of a Purchase Order Agreement in the amount of $49,534.14 to General Pump Company, Inc. to install a new pump and motor assembly at Orange Grove No.5 Well. MOTION AGENDA - CONSENT It was moved by Council Member Marshall and seconded by Council Member Segal, then carried on roll call vote to approve items 4. b through 4. k., with the exception of items 4. e. and 4. j. on the City Council consent calendar. ROLL CALL AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None CONSIDERATION OF CounCil Member Wuo requested that item 4. e. in regard to the introduction of an CONSENT ITEM 4. e. Ordinance, amending Article IV, Chapter 2, Divisions 1 through 3 of the Arcadia Municipal Code concerning gambling be considered separately from the consent calendar. In response to a question from Council Member Wuo, Steve Deitsch, City Attorney, noted that the language of the existing Ordinance IS outdated and is not in accordance with the California Penal Code; he further noted that the proposed Ordinance changes would bring the Arcadia MUnicipal Code into compliance. - CONSENT It was moved by CounCil Member Marshall and seconded by Council Member Segal, then carried on roll call vote to introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeies, State of California, amending Article IV, Chapter 2, Divisions 1 through 3 of the Arcadia Municipal Code concerning gambling. MOTION AGENDA ROLL CALL AYES: CounCil Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic 4 8/17/04 I I I I I I ROLL CALL 5. a. ORDINANCE No. 2200 MOTION ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF ITEM 4. j. MOTION ROLL CALL ADJOURNMENT (to August 31, 2004, 6:00 p.m.) ATTEST: 46:0135 AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None CITY MANAGER Mr. Kelly and Linda GarCia, SpeCial Projects, Communications and Marketing Manager, reported that based on the City Council discussion on July 1, 2004, staff is presenting proposals for an updated version of the City Seal; the design of the City Seal is set forth In the Arcadia MUnicipal Code and any change must be made via an approved Ordinance. Ms. Garcia further noted that items requiring the City Seal, such as letterhead, will be purchased on an as-needed basis. It was moved by Council Member Segal and seconded by Council Member Wuo then carried on roll call vote to mtroduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, amending Section 2710 of the Arcadia Municipal Code to establish the design of the Seal of the City of Arcadia. \. AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None Mr. Kelly requested that this item be considered separately from the consent calendar; he noted that there was a bid protest by National Electrical, however, he is recommending that the City Council overrule the bid protest and award the contract to TDS Engineering. It was moved by Council Member Segal and seconded by Council Member Marshall then carried on roll call vote to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with ms Engineering in the amount of $175,037 for the City Signage and Banner Program Phase I to include the purchase and installation of sign poles. AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None Noting no additional bus mess, at 8:30 p.m, the City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned its Regular Meeting to August 31, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the community Room at the Arcadia Police Department/Station for a Special Joint Mee,ting with the Arcadia Board of Education. ~4.~~ ary Ko aClc, Mayor ~ <:::::::: 5 8/17/04