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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 21,2004 46'0147 OTY COUNCIL OF THE OTY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY I REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 MINUTES Audio and Video tape copies of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency proceedings are on file in the office of the City Clerk ROLL CALL PUBllC CDMMi3'1f 1. a. I RffXX\J\/B\JE REG.V\R MEETII\G INIICX:ATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 2. MOTION - ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY I 3. The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meetmg on Tuesday, September 21, 2004, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room pursuant to the previously adjourned Regular Meetmg. PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic ABSENT: None. TIME RESERVED FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation - one (1) case. The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency was reconvened in the City Council Chamber at 7:10 p.m. Pastor Gerry Wilson, Arcadia Friends Community Church Gail Jensen PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and KovaCIC ABSENT: None. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Steve Deitsch, City Attorney, noted there was no reportable action taken by the City Council during Closed Session. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. It was moved by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Marshall carried without objection that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be waived. PRESENTATION of a Citizen of the Month Award to "the Arcadia Teacher" Mayor Kovacic made the following remarks: "Arcadia's schools are excellent and, not coincidentally, our property values are high. There is a direct correlation between the quality of a community's school system and the quality of that community. As we start a new school year in Arcadia, I thought it wouid be appropriate to honor - as our 1 9/21/04 46'0148 collective Citizen of the Month - the over SOO hundred men and women who educate Arcadia's youth. That is why this month's Citizen of the Month is "The Arcadia Teacher. " Mayor Kovacic invited Sandi McGrath, Highland Oaks Elementary School, Genna Heimberger, Dana Middle School, and Madeline Smith, Arcadia High School, to join him at the podium for the presentation. Mayor Kovacic further noted, "These three educators have a combined career of over 80 years of teaching. Although teaching is a challenging and often difficult profession, based on their youthful appearance, it IS obvious that these three educators have found life in the classroom to be extremely gratifying. And they are uniquely qualified to represent "the Arcadia Teacher". Sandi received the 2002 Arcadia Unified School District Teacher of the Year award, Madeline received the award in 2003, and Genna has been named the 2004 Teacher of the Year. In today's world of the 60-second sound byte and the pursuit of instant gratification, these ladies have continued to engage and capture the attentIon and imagination of their students in the pursuit of knowledge and excellence. And so do all the other teachers in Arcadia, and the administrators and staff who support their effort each and every day. The importance of a good education is never lost on our educators, but it occasionally slips beneath the notice of the students and even their parents. The task of keeping a classroom full of students challenged, interested, and engaged is daunting, but our teachers represent the best of the best when it comes to meeting our community's high expectations and educating the individuals who Will be leading us in the very near future. We can never thank our teachers enough for their labors on behalf of our children. But we can support their efforts and their profession: by offering to assist in the classroom or elsewhere on campus; by providing finanCial support to the various school sites and the Arcadia Educational Foundation; by giving our teachers the respect and pay that their profeSSion deserves; by encouraging our own children to join the ranks of this noble profession and become teachers. I hope this recognition of our teachers' efforts and achievements will in some small measure, signify our gratitude and the esteem in which we hold these three special teachers and their professional as a whole. It is my great pleasure and honor to present the Citizen of the Month Award to "The Arcadia Teacher." 4. PRESENTATION of a Proclamation to Assistance League of Arcadia Gail Jensen, PreSident of the Assistance League of Arcadia, represented the organization as they were presented with a Proclamation by Mayor Kovacic. TIME RESERVED FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Dick Harris. 143 West Santa Anita Terrace, appeared to request City Council support for Proposition 63. Eleanor Hansen, 444 West Huntlnoton Drive. appeared to request City Council support for Proposition 63. I I Bettv Hams. 143 West Santa Anita Terrace. appeared to request City Council support for Proposition 63. Rainbow Yeuno. a representative of the Air Quality Management District, appeared to I introduce her agency's services to the City of Arcadia. Fran Herman. Arcadia PTA President, appeared to thank the City Council for their support of Arcadia schools and students. 2 9/21/04 I I I 5. COUNCIL MEMBER MARSHALL COUNCIL MEMBER SEGAL COUNCIL MEMBER CHANDLER COUNCIL MEMBER WUO cm CLERK BARROWS MAYOR KOVACIC 6. a. MINlfTES (Redev. Agency) 46:0149 Marita Pinkel. 2328 South Second Avenue. appeared to request CIty Council support for Proposition 63. Melissa Ornelas. Teamsters Local 911, appeared to request City Council endorsement of Proposition 1A. Jesse Chow, 80 West Orance Grove, spoke regarding an encroachment issue with Altrio Communications. City Manager to follow up on complaint. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Council Member Marshall attended the Chamber of Commerce Taste of Arcadia event noting a job well done. Council Member Segal noted that the Arcadia Fall Fun catalogue describes numerous activities available for all residents; the Arcadia Educational Foundation's fund raiser event at the Westfield Mall will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2004; the new football field at Arcadia High School will be dedicated on Friday, October 1, 2004. Council Member Chandler thanked the Arcadia Assistance League and Arcadia teachers. Council Member Wuo congratulated the Arcadia Assistance League and the Arcadia Teachers; he noted that the Oak Tree Racing Season will begin on Wednesday, September 29, 2004. City Clerk Jim Barrows had no report. Mayor Kovacic noted several events happening at the Westfield Mall including a fundraiser for the Arcadia Educational Foundation on September 29, 2004, the grand opening of the Westfield Mall expansion on October 1, 2004, and a fundraiser benefiting Arcadia Methodist Hospital on October 2, 2004; he also noted the ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, September 24, 2004 for the new senior housing project. 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 31, 2004 Adjourned Meeting and the September 7, 2004 Regular Meeting. MOTION AGENDA - CONSENT It was moved by Agency Member Chandler and seconded by Agency Member Marshall, then carried on roll call vote to approve item 6.a. on the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency consent calendar. ROLL CALL b. 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 31, 2004 Adjourned Meeting and the September 7,2004 Regular Meeting. 3 9/21/04 46'0150 c. Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, pertaining to the composition of the Business Permit and License Review Board and the Home Occupation Board. d. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, approving a Memorandum of Understanding establishing compensation and related benefits for employees represented by the Arcadia Firefighters' Association ("AFFA") for July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. e. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, approving a Memorandum of Understanding establishing compensation and related benefits for Confidential, SuperviSOry, Professional and General Employees represented by Teamsters Local 911 for July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. f. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, establishing compensation and related benefits for Management and Executive Management Employees effective July 1, 2004. g. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, approving a Memorandum of Understanding establishing compensation and related benefits for employees represented by the Arcadia Public Works Employee Association ("APWEA") for July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. h. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, adopting a policy for temporary event street closures. i. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, sustaining the Planning Commission's denial of C.U.P. 04-005, a request to convert an existIng take- out only food establishment (Celeste's Kitchen) to a restaurant use at 136 Las Tunas Drive. j. Accept a donation of $10,000 to the Arcadia Public Library from the Arcadia Public Library Foundation for online databases and library materials for children and teens. k. Accept aU work performed by Tri Star Roofing for the Community Center Re-Roof project as complete; and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to retention of $10,617.70. I. Accept aU work performed by Van Elk Ltd. For the Repair Chantry Flats Road Retaining WaU project as complete; and authorize final payment to be made in accordance with the contract document, subject to a retention of $7,920.00. m. Authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase of brass valves, fitting and related accessories from Hughes Supply in the amount of $55,600; and waive any informalities in the bid or bidding process. n. Accept aU work performed by Pavement Coatings Company for the 2003-2004 Annual Slurry Seal Project as complete; and authorize final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of $24,783.85. o. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a ten (10) year contract with the cities of Glendale, Pasadena and Burbank ("Verdugo Cities" or 'Verdugo") in the amount of $172,780 for the fiscal year 2004-2005 for fire dispatch services, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney. 4 9/21/04 I I I I I I p. q. MOTION - CONSENT AGENDA ROLL CALL 7. a. MOTION ROLL CALL b. MOTION ROLL CALL l'T ' 460151 Authorize the City Manager to renew the Professional Services Agreement with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son in the amount of $36,000 for legislative advocacy services for the period September 2004 through September 2005. Establish a wholesale price of $15.00 for Visions of Arcadia and authorize staff to sell the books at this price to local bookstores and the Arboretum gift shop, It was moved by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Marshall, then carried on roll call vote to approve items 6. b through 6. q. on the City Council consent calendar. AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None CITY MANAGER Mr. Kelly presented the facts of the staff report; he noted that the new Police Department construction project included building a facility to house a new firearms range; staff is requesting waiver of the formal bid process and authorization for the City Manager to enter into a contract With Meggitt Defense Systems Casewell for range construction in the amount of $433,942.66, with an additional allocation of $23,802 for engineering review, building contingency, and General Services Administration contract participation fees. A motion was made by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Segal to waive the formal bid process and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract With Meggitt Defense Systems Casewell for range construction in the amount of $433,942.66, with an additional allocation of $23,702 for engineering review, building contingency, and General Services Administration contract participation fees from Asset Seizure Funds. AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None Mr. Kelly presented the staff report; he noted that the City has been studying various alternatives for addressing the deficiencies of the Civic Center area including City Hall and the overall site layout; the City Council directed staff to proceed with the proposal to construct a new City Hall on the west side of the property and construct a new multi-purpose facility where City Hall currently sits; staff is recommending the Gonzalez Goodale Architects be retained to proceed to the next phase of the design process which includes the preparation of a spatial analysis and schematic design for the Civic Center Plaza In response to a question from Mayor Kovacic, Mr. Kelly noted that tonight's item will produce a spatial analysis and cost estimates for the project. The City Council should expect to see refined floor plans and a cost estimate sometime in the Spring. It was moved by Council Member Marshall and seconded by Council Member Segal to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Gonzalez Goodale Architects to prOVide architectural services for the Civic Center Plaza. AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None 5 9/21/04 ADJOURNMENT (to October 5, 2004, 6:00 p.m.) ATTEST: 46'0152 Noting no additional business, at 8:11 p.m. the City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned its Regular Meeting In memory of Ann Pedrotti to October 5, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber for the Council's next Regular Meeting. ~A~-d. ~ Gary vacic, Mayor 6 9/21/04 I I I