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Home My WebLink AboutDECEMBER 7,2004 I I I 46:0173 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2004 MINUTES Audio and video tape copies of the City CouncIl/Redevelopment Agency proceedings are on file m the office of the City Clerk The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 7, 2004, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room pursuant to the previously adjourned Regular Meeting. 6:00 p.m. - City Council Chamber Conference Room ROLL CALL PRESENT: City CouncIl/Agency Members: Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. ABSENT: AUDIENCE None. PARTICIPATION CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Real ProDertv Neaotiator Pursuant to Govt. Code 9S49S6.8 Name of Agency Negotiator: Deputy Executive Director Properties: S5 W. Huntington Drive Paul Rusnak 21 Morlan Place Hann Ling Shaw (Church In Arcadia) 28 W. Santa Clara Don and Ray Dahlgren 41 W. Huntington Drive Mr. & Mrs. Manny Romero 35 W. Huntington Drive Gary and Dan Braun (35 W. Hunbnglon Partners) 27 W. Huntington Drive Richard Fischer (Tempelkadlan) Terms Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment STUDY SESSION b. TransDortation Master Plan Bill Kelly, City Manager, Don Penman, ASSistant City ManagerlDevelopment Services Director, and Phil Wray, City Engmeer, presented the Transportation Master Plan study session; staff provided information regarding the 2001 Transportation Master Plan study, the City's Critical and deficient mtersectlons, and mitigation plans for a variety of transportation issues; Council Members received Information from staff regarding the legal issues surrounding impact fees; staff noted that tOnight's consent calendar featured a Professional Services Agreement With a consultant to update the City's Transportation Master Plan; no action was taken by the Council during study session. RE<DNVENE REGJI.AA. MEET1NG The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency was reconvened in the City Council Chamber at 7:00 p.m. 1 12/7/04 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 46:0174 7:00 p.m. - City Council Chamber Jolene Cadenbach, Arcadia Congregational Church Pete Kinnehan, Economic Development Administrator PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. ABSENT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Bill Kelly, City Manager, noted that the City Council received a revised resolution for Item 2. j. on tonight's agenda. REPORT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS MOTION - ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY PRESENTATIONS Kevin Randolph, City Attorney, noted that the Council took no reportable action at tOnight's Closed Session. It was moved by Council Member Chandler and seconded by CounCil Member Marshall then carried without objection that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and that the reading In full be waived. a. Citizen of the Month Award to the Arcadia Pollee Reserve Officers Mayor Kovacic commended several Arcadia Police Reserve Officers who have volunteered their time to make Arcadia a safe community for all residents. 1. PUBLIC HEARING - CITY COUNCIL! ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY a. Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, and Pete Kinnahan, Economic Development Administrator presented the staff report; staff noted that Mr. Paul Rusnak, owner of the Mercedes Benz dealership at 55 W. Huntington Drive, had approached the Agency for assistance in assembling the five (5) properties (approximately 3.6 acres) to the east for the purpose of expanding his existing dealership; these properties are generally underutlllzed, lack sufficient parking, and combine Incompatible land uses; staff noted the salient points of the 2004 Land Assembly and Development Agreement (LADA) and significant impacts and effects of the project. In response to questions from the City CounCil, staff explained the reimbursement prOVISions of the LADA as well as the next steps In approval of the project. 2 12/7/04 I I I I I I AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBUC HEARING AGENCY MEMBER DEUBERATION MOTION ROLL CALL 46:0175 The followina members of the audience appeared to speak in support of the proposed LADA: Paul Rusnak, dealer of record and proposed developer The following members of the audience appeared to speak against the proposed LADA: Richard Fisher, Arcadia Elks Lodge Dean Dennis, representing Arcadia Self Storage (25 Huntington West Partners) Ham Siratv, Church In Arcadia Arnold Graham. representing the Arcadia Elks Lodge David Chana, representing the Church In Arcadia Michael Keat. member of the Church In Arcadia Linda Dona, speaking on behalf of her son Peter who is a member of the Church in Arcadia Wavne Chen, Church in Arcadia Claire Chena, Church in Arcadia Reverend Gary Clark, Christian Center of Arcadia Richard Dulake, Church In Arcadia Diane Stonen, Arcadia Elks Lodge Amv Dulake, Church in Arcadia Grace Lee, Church in Arcadia Take Nauven, Church in Arcadia David Dona, Church in Arcadia Kurt Kina, member of several community organizations including the Chamber of Commerce, appeared to note that Rusnak should be more Involved With the community. Noting no further public comment, Agency Chair Kovacic closed the public hearing. In response to a question from Agency Member Chandler, Mr. Penman and Mr. Randolph noted the relevant California Redevelopment Law that determined the standard for establishing a redevelopment area; they referenced the standard that each property located within the proposed zone need not individually be declared as blighted. Noting the questions raised by representatives of the property owners affected by the proposed LADA, City Attorney Kevin Randolph recommended that it would be in the City's best Interest to provide written responses to the questions as part of the offiCial administrative record of these proceedings. It was moved by Agency Member Chandler and seconded by Agency Member Wuo to officially close the public hearing and postpone Council's deliberations on this matter to January 4, 2005. PRESENT: CouncIl/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. ABSENT: 3 12/7/04 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBUC HEARING COUNCIL DEUBERATION MOTION ROLL CALL 46:0176 b. Mr. Penman presented the staff report regarding the Agency's requirement to prepare and adopt a Five Year Implementation Plan by December 31, 2004; the plan sets forth and determines the Agency's goal and objectives and identifies programs, projects, I and activities within the next five years; the agency IS also reqUIred to detail its affordable housing goals, projects and programs over the next ten years by a vanety of demographic factors. None. Noting no further public comment, Agency Director KovacIc closed the public heanng. None. It was moved by Agency Member Segal and seconded by Agency Member Chandler to adopt a resolution of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency of the City of Arcadia, California, approving the adoption of the five-year implementation plan (2005-2010) for the central Redevelopment Project Area. PRESENT: Council! Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. ABSENT: AUDIENCE None. PARTICIPATION ELECTED OFFICIALS - REPORTS COUNCIL MEMBER MARSHALL COUNCIL MEMBER SEGAL COUNCIL MEMBER CHANDLER COUNCIL MEMBER WUO I City Council/City Clerk Reports/Announcements/Statements/Future Agenda Items Council Member Marshall complimented the City Clerk's office on the new agenda flyers; noted that the recycling center will accept green waste after the holidays for no charge; acknowledged the Festival of Bands; received support from Mayor KovaCIC and Council Member Segal to place the tOpiC of an armed forces banner program on a future agenda for discussion purposes; wished all a Merry Chnstmas, Happy New Year and Happy Hannukah; her thought for the day was, "Reach for the moon....it's ok If you don't make It because you Will probably end up in the stars." Council Member Segal encouraged members of the publiC to donate to the White Christmas Program at VictOry Chapel and wished members of the audience a Happy New Year, Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah. Council Member Chandler acknowledged Pete Kinnahan's dedicated service to the City of Arcadia and wished him a happy retirement. Council Member Wuo Wished members of the audience Happy Holidays. MAYOR KOVACIC Mayor KovaCIC acknowledged Pete Kinnahan's service to the City, and wished all I members of the audience a Happy Holiday season. CITY CLERK BARROWS City Clerk Jim Barrows wished all a happy holiday season and sent birthday greetings to his Wife Margaret. 4 12/7/04 I I I 46:0177 2. CONSENT CALENDAR - ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MOTION - CONSENT AGENDA ROLL CALL a. Minutes of the November 16. 2004 Reoular Meetino Recommendation: Approve b. Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Redevelooment Aoencv State Controller and State Houslno and Communltv Develooment Reoorts Recommendation: Approve and authorize transmittal to the State c. Renewal of contract With the Ferquson Grouo for National Leqislatlve Advocacv Recommendation: Approve the renewal of contract and authorize the Executive Director to execute Amendment No. 2 to the existing Agreement. It was moved by Agency Member Chandler and seconded by Agency Member Wuo, then carned on roll call vote to approve item 2.a. through 2.c. on the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency consent calendar. AYES: Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic NOES: None CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL d. Minutes of the November 16. 2004 Reoular Meetino Recommendation: Approve e. Minutes of the November 17. 2004 Soecial Joint Meetino With the Sierra Madre Citv Council Recommendation: Approve f. Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Redevelooment Aqencv State Controller and State Houslno and Communitv Develooment Reoorts Recommendation: Approve and authorize transmittal to the State g. Final Mao Tract No. 60096 at 1120-1126 Mavflower Avenue Recommendation: Approve h. Award of a three (3\ vear maintenance services aoreement to Urban Graffiti Enterorises. Inc. for oraffiti removal services. Recommendation: Approve i. Resolution No. 6450 suooortino the City of Arcadia's Natural Hazard Mltiqatlon Plan in Comoliance With the Disaster Mitiqatlon Act of 2000 Recommendation: Approve j. Resolution No. 6453 aoorOVlnq and adootinq an amended aooendlx to the Conflict of Interest Code oursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974 RecommendatIon: Adopt k. Ordinance No. 2202 amendinq Article III. Chaoter 1. Part 7 of the Arcadia Municioal Code relatlno to emeroencv medical and ambulance transoort services and the Paramedic Membershio Proqram. Recommendation: Introduce 5 12/7104 MOTION - CONSENT AGENDA ROLL CALL 3. cm MANAGER MOTION ROLL CALL 46:0178 I. Live Oak Avenue Landscape Rehabilitation Proiect Recommendation: Accept all work performed by Natlv Engineering, Inc. for the Live Oak Avenue Landscape Rehabilitation Project as complete and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of $9,069.70. m. Wilderness Park Picnic Shelter Rehabilitation Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to approve a Contract Change Order for the rehabilitation and maintenance of the Wilderness Park Picnic Shelter in the amount of $65,000 and appropriate $90,000 from the Capital Outlay Fund for engmeerlng design, rehabilitation work and contingencies. n. Renewal of contract with the Ferauson Group for National Leaislative Advocacv Recommendation: Approve the renewal of contract and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No.2 to the existing Agreement. o. Transportation Master Plan Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Service Agreement with Meyer, Mohhaddes & Associates in an amount not to exceed $53,680 to prepare an update to the Transportation Master Plan; and appropriate $60,000 In Proposition C funds. It was moved by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Wuo , then carried on roll call vote to approve item 2.d. through 2.0. on the City Council consent calendar. AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and KovaCIC None a. Resolution No. 64S4 electing Whittier Mayor Pro Tem Greg Nordbak to represent cities with prescriptive water pumping rights on the Board of the San Gabriel BaSin Water Quality Authority. Mr. Kelly presented the report; staff is recommending that the City Council cast its five (5) votes to re-elect Whittier Mayor Pro Tem Greg Nordbak to represent cities with prescriptive pumping rights on the Board of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority. It was moved by Agency Member Chandler and seconded by Agency Member Segal, then carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6454 electing Whittier Mayor Pro Tem Greg Nordbak to represent cities with prescriptive water pumping rights on the Board of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority. AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None b. Statement of Policy concernmg the role of the City Council Board and Commission Liaisons I I After discussion on the official Council liaison policy was conducted Mayor KovaCIC suggested that the wording of the policy be amended to read, "The Liaison IS I expected to attend the first Commission meeting that takes place after helshe IS appointed (absent an emergency or other unavOIdable conflict) and IS encouraged to attend as many commission meetings as possible and as appropriate throughout the year." 6 12/7/04 I I I 46:0179 MOTION It was moved by Mayor KovacIc and seconded by Council Member Segal, then carried on roll call vote to revise the City Council Board and Commission liaisons policy to include the following language: "The Liaison is expected to attend the first Commission meeting that takes place after helshe is appointed (absent an emergency or other unavOidable conflict) and is encouraged to attend as many commission meetings as possible and as appropriate throughout the year." ROLL CALL AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None ADJOURNMENT Noting no additional business, at 10:30 p.m. the City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned its Regular Meeting to January 4, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in memory of Robert Harblcht, In the Council Chamber Conference Room. ~Lt.~ Gary ovadc, ayor ATTEST: ~ fJI< --= ~ James H. Barrows, City Clerk 7 12/7104