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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 5,2004 46 0153 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY I REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5,2004 MINUTES Audio and Video tape copies of the City CouncIl/Redevelopment Agency proceedings are on file m the office of the City Clerk ROLL CALL PlJBI..lC ffi'.1MENT 1. a. I b. REm'Jl/ENE REG.JLAR MEETING If\MXATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 2. I MOTION - ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 5, 2004, 6:00 p,m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room pursuant to the previously adjourned Regular Meeting. 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. Pursuant to Government Code Section S4956,9c to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation - one (1) case. The Regular Meeting of the City Cound and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency was reconvened in the City Council Chamber at 7:00 p.m. Reverend Thomas Shriver, Emmanuel Assembly of God Carol Gardner, Library Services Manager PRESENT: CounCIl/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic ABSENT: None. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Steve Deitsch, City Attorney, noted that there was no reportable action taken by the Council. 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 Ordmances and Resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be waived, 10/05/04 1 3. COUNOL MEMBER MARSHALL COUNOL MEMBER SEGAL COUNOL MEMBER CHANDLER COUNOL MEMBER WUO CITY CLERK BARROWS MAYOR KOVAOC 4. a. MINUTES (Redev, Agency) MOTION AGENDA 46:0154 TIME RESERVED FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Betty Harris. 143 Santa Anita Terrace, appeared to speak in favor of Proposition 63. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Council Member Marshall remmded the public to check their fire alarms and batteries; she noted that she would be participating in the upcoming Irwindale Speedway's Mayor's Cup race; she finished with a quote from Alfred de Musset: "How glorious it is - and also how painful - to be an exception. Council Member Segal congratulated the Arcadia Educational Foundation regarding their fundralser event at the recently opened AMC theatre and noted that $20,000 was raised to benefit Arcadia schools; he also congratulated the City and School District for the new football field at Arcadia High School. Council Member Chandler requested that the election of representatives to the San Gabriel Valley Water District be placed on a future agenda. Council Member Wuo echoed the comments of Council Members Marshall and Segal. City Clerk Jim Barrows thanked the City and the Westfield Mall owners for their efforts on the new mall expansion; he reminded the public to be cautious while driving around Arcadia schools. Mayor Kovacic noted that the American Automobile Association was the City's first sponsor of the Fourth of July event In 2005; he thanked the Association's President Tom McKiernan, Jr. for all of his support. CONSENT AGENDA - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Consent Agenda Items were read as follows by the Executive Director: Request for approval of the minutes of the September 21, 2004 Regular Meeting. - CONSENT It was moved by Agency Member Wuo and seconded by Agency Member Segal, then carried on roll call vote to approve Item 4.a. on the Arcadia Redeveiopment Agency consent caiendar. ROLL CALL b. c. 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 September 21, 2004 Regular Meetmg. Accept the grant award in the amount of $128,305.17 on behalf of the City of Arcadia for the Fiscal Year 2004 State Homeland Security Program; appropriate $128,305,17 to a Homeland Security Fund for implementation of the Fiscal Year State Homeland Security Program; and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary forms and/or documents necessary to implement this grant. 10/05/04 2 I I I I I I d. MonON - CONSENT AGENDA ROLL CALL 5. a. MonON ROLL CALL b. c. l' , ,.. ,.\, ,.,,' 46,0155 Authorize the City Manager to enter into a cooperative agreement between the City of Arcadia, Los Angeles County Flood Control District and City of Sierra Madre for the East Raymond Basin Water Resources Plan. It was moved by Council Member Wuo and seconded by Council Member Segal, then carried on roll call vote to approve items 4. b through 4. d, on the City Council consent calendar. AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None CITY MANAGER Bill Kelly, City Manager, presented the staff report. He noted that Proposition lA is a California constitutional amendment on the November 2004 statewide ballot that will end the practice of the State taking funds originally committed to local government to pay for State purposes; staff recommends that the City Council publicly support the Proposition by adopting Resolution No. 6448. Mayor Kovacic noted the Council's policy on endorsing initiatives in which they will only endorse or oppose positions If the issue has a direct impact on the City of Arcadia and If there is a unanimous vote of the Council. A motion was made by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Marshall to adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California supporting Proposition lA on the November 2004 ballot. AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None Mr. Kelly presented the staff report. He noted that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved placing an initiative on the November 2, 2004 ballot that would authorize an increase of one-half percent in the County sales tax rate for the purpose of providing supplemental funding for law enforcement and homeland secunty; he further noted that based upon the current formula for dlstnbution, it is anticipated that the City of Arcadia would receive approximately $2.8 million dollars per year for law enforcement purposes. Council Member Wuo commented that he was in opposition to the initiative. Council Member Chandler noted that he was In support of the initiative. Mayor Kovacic, noting that there was not a unanimous vote of the CounCil, declared that there would be no formal action taken on this matter. . Mr. Kelly presented the staff report. He noted that at the September 21, 2004 City CounCil meeting, several individuals appeared before the CounCil and asked the City to endorse Proposition 63. Staff was directed to review the Initiative and prepare a report analyzing the measure; a summary of the key points of the initiative were provided; staff noted that the League of California Cities has taken a "neutral" pOSition on the proposition. Council Member Marshall noted that she has great compassion for those who have mental illness, however, she has concerns with the drafting of the legislation; she further noted that she would not vote to either support or endorse the legislation, 10/05/04 3 46:0156 Mayor Kovacic noted that the legislation does have a local impact, however, he recommended that the City Council should not go on record to oppose this legislation; Noting neither unanimous support or opposition to this item; he declared that the I Council would not take any action on the matter. d. Mr. Kelly presented the staff report. On September 21, 2004, the City CounCil directed staff to prepare a report outlining the impacts of the various propositions that will appear on the statewide ballot for the November 2, 2004 election. Sixteen (16) propositions qualified for the statewide ballot and he briefly provided a summary of each. MOTION It was moved by CounCil Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Segal to note and file the report. ROLL CALL AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic . None. e. Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director presented the. staff report. He noted that the Development Services Department has received a request from Western Pacific Development to annex to the City of EI Monte a 5+ acre parcel fronting on Durfee Avenue currently located in the City of Arcadia; he noted that the site IS currently undeveloped, but is used for outdoor storage, the applicant IS proposing to develop the site with single-family detached homes in the City of EI Monte. EI Monte has approved the concept of the boundary reorganization (annexation) and prior to proceeding with the fonnal process for boundary reorganization through the Local Agency Fonnation commission, EI Monte is requesting the Arcadia City Council to support the proposed reorganization; staff noted that the proposed use by the City of EI Monte would constitute the best land use for this parcel. Council Member Marshall noted that she does not support de-annexing Arcadia land to another City. I Council Member Chandler noted that he was in opposition to de-annexing Arcadia land to another City and that he would not support this item. Council Member Segal noted that he was in support of staff's recommendation as the City of EI Monte would be the appropriate entity to provide service to the new residential community proposed by the owner/developer. Mayor Kovacic noted that If the land remains Arcadia property there might be problems With reSidential service delivery by the City of Arcadia. Council Member Wuo noted that he would like to table thiS matter for three (3) months until further analysis could be done on the Impacts the annexation would have on the City of Arcadia, MOTION It was moved by Council Member Wuo and seconded by Council Member Chandler to table this item for three (3) months. ROLL CALL AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Wuo and Kovacic Segal f. Mayor Kovacic abstained from participating in the conSideration of this item noting that his employer represents the proposed contractor on this item in an eminent domain action in another city and county; he noted that the connection between hiS I 10/05/04 4 I I I " \ 'J]; '1 'I.':,'~. r ';' ,;~." '..,/I ';.... , 46,0157 employment and his vote on this item could create an appearance of a conflict of interest. He then proceeded to leave the Council Chamber for the remainder of Council deliberation and action on this item. Mayor Pro Tempore Wuo presided over the remainder of this item. Mr. Kelly presented the staff report. He noted that the Item deals with the award of contract for the City's landscape maintenance services; CLS Management, Inc, has been providing the maintenance for the City's public facilities for approximately three (3) years and has asked for an extension of the contract; he noted that staff is pleased with the quality and responsiveness of the contractor and that staff recommends extending the contract; CLS also made a proposal in the amount $41,000 to maintain the two additional landscaped City facilities and pick up the initial clean up and on- going maintenance of the on-off ramps at Mlchlllinda, Baldwin, and Santa Anita. In response to a question from Council Member Marshall, Mr. Kelly noted that staff is preparing conceptual landscape design for the on-off ramps in question and that the matter will come back before the Council in approximately three (3) to six (6) months. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Marshall and seconded by Council Member Segal to award a one (1) year contract extension in the amount of $491,437 to CLS Landscape Management, Inc, for landscape maintenance services at city facilities including the 210 Freeway on & off ramp maintenance and appropriate $41,483 from the General Fund to cover the additional landscape maintenance work. ROLL CALL Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo None. Kovacic AYES: NOES: RECUSED: ADJOURNMENT Noting no additional business, at 8:20 p.m. the City Council/Redevelopment Agency (to October 19, 2004, adjourned its Regular Meeting in memory of June Wagner to October 19, 2004 at 6:00 6:00 p.m,) p.m. in the Council Chamber for the Council's next Regular Meeting. ~-t,.~ Gary ovacic, Mayor ATTEST: s:- 10/05/04 5