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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 6,2003 I I I 45:0068 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2003 The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at 7:00 p,m, in the Council Chambers, INVOC'AllON First Reader, Tom Gordon, First Church of Christ Scientist PLEDGE OF Jeff Bowen, President, Highland Homeowner's Association ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 1, ORD, & RES, READ BY TITLE ONLY 2, CITIZEN OF THE MONTH (Highlimd HOA) 3. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH (Santa Anita Oaks Assoc,) 4. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH (Rancho SA Property Owner's Assoc.) PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Chang Council member Segal It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Kovacic, seconded by Council member Marshall and CARRIED to EXCUSE the absence of Councilmember Segal. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. It was MOVED by Councilmember Marshall, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Kovacic and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED, PRESENTATIONS Mayor Chang presented the May, 2003 Citizen of the Month Award to Jeff Bowen, President, Highland Homeowners Association. Mayor Chang presented the May, 2003 Citizen of the Month Award to Pamela Blackwood, President, Santa Anita Oaks Association, Mayor Chang presented the May, 2003 Citizen of the Month Award to John Schiavone, Chairman, Architectural Review Board, Rancho Santa Anita Property Owner's Association. 1 5/6/03 CITIZEN OF THE MONTH (SA Village Assoc,) 6, CITIZEN OF THE MONTH (Rancho SA Res, Assoc,) 7. 7a, RESOLUTION NO, 6348 (Massage Therapist ID Card Renewal Fee) (ADOPTf:D) ROLL CALL 8, KOVACIC (HOA's) 45:0069 Mayor Chang presented the May, 2003 Citizen of the Month Award to Jim Kelly, Santa Anita Village Association, I Mayor Chang presented the May,' 2003 Citizen of the Month Award to Bill Spuck, President, Rancho Santa Anita Resident's Association, PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of the report and recommendation to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6348 establishing a renewal fee for the Massage Therapist Identification Card, pursuant to City Council Ordinance No, 2175. Ordinance No. 2175 amending the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to Massage Therapists regulations includes requirements for Massage Therapist Identification Cards, including provisions for establishing fees for said card, In December the City Council adopted Resolution No, 6333 setting forth an initial processing fee of $265.00 for the Massage Therapist Identification Card, In addition, Section 6418.11 requires that the Identification Card must be renewed annually, The Development Services Department and Police Department recommended a renewal fee of $140. This fee will cover the Police Department investigation fee ($98,79); Police fingerprinting fee ($10,00); and, Department of Justice fingerprinting processing fee ($32,00), I Mayor Chang OPENED the Public Hearing, No one came forward to address the City Council. The Mayor declared the public hearing CLOSED, It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Kovacic, seconded by Council member Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO, 6348 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A RENEWAL APPLICATION FEE FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS (SECTION 6418,11) PER CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE 2175". AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Chang None Council member Segal AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Joel Stranq, the Methodist Hospital Infectious Disease consultant, presented detailed information on the SARS virus and its syndromes, stating in part that, there has not been any identified SARS case in the San Gabriel Valley, The Methodist Hospital is prepared to properly treat and isolate anyone who has SARS. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Pro tem Kovacic commended Mayor Chang for honoring the Homeowner's Associations, They are very hard working individuals and he is a firm believer in Homeowner's Associations I and Architectural Review Boards, 2 5/6103 I I I (Law Day) (Centennial Bike Ride) (Hugo Reid Statue) (Los Angeles County Park Fountain) (July 4th Celebration) (Talty) (AB 858) 45:0070 Mr. Kovacic complimented the many volunteers and City staff, especially Linda Garcia and Kristen Olafson in the City Manager's office, for all their hard work on Law Day. Mayor Pro tem Kovacic announced that the Centennial Bike Ride will take place on May 10, 2003 from 8:00 a,m. to 10:30 a,m. The ride will start at Fire Station 106, at the northeast corner of Baldwin Avenue and Huntington Drive. Mr. Kovacic noted that the statue of Hugo Reid and his family has finally come to rest in front of the Historical Museum on the lawn, The moving of the statue from the County park to the Historical Museum lawn was the result of a lot of hard work by the City and the County, Mr, Kovacic expressed appreciation to the Berger Foundation for their contribution of $15,000 for the peacock statue, which will be the centerpiece of the fountain at the County park at the corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive, Mr, Kovacic received an invitation from the Mayor of Sierra Madre, Doug Hayes, inviting the Arcadia City Council to participate in the Sierra Madre parade in celebration of July 4th, Mayor Pro tem Kovacic expressed appreciation to the Arcadia Rotary Club for the Salute to Seniors Program and congratulated the recipient of the Senor Citizen of the Year Award, Bob Talty, In response to Council member Kovacic's comment with regard to Assembly Bill 858 concerning athletic team names and mascots, which was tabled last year due to lack of support and re- introduced this year, City Manager Kelly stated that the Council's prior action of opposing this bill is still standing, He will resurrect Council's prior action and send a new letter in opposition of AB 858, WUO Council member Wuo thanked the Arcadia Rotary Club for the wonderful Salute to Senior's (Salute to Sr's,) program, (Centennial Golf Tournament) (Relay for Life) Mr. Wuo encouraged all the golfers to participate in the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Centennial Golf Tournament, Monday May 12, 2003 and support this wonderful event. Mr. Wuo announced that the American Cancer Society, San Gabriel Valley Chapter, "Relay for Life" will be held on July 19th and 20th at the Arcadia High School. He encouraged the entire community and cancer survivors to participate in this event. (Mother's Day) Councilmember Wuo wished all the mothers a wonderful Mother's Day, (Tang) MARSHALL (Talty) (Dr. White) (Mayor's Prayer Breakfast) Mr. Wuo was proud to announce that a few Arcadia High School graduates are in Iraq, fighting for our country, one of them is Reserve Marine Richard Tang, a 1999 Arcadia High Schooi graduate, who is in Kuwait at this time, Councilmember Marshall expressed congratulations to Bob Talty, the Senior Citizen of the Year. Ms, Marshall congratulated Dr, White, the honoree of the Methodist Hospital Alpha Auxiliary event on May 4, 2003, Ms, Marshall expressed appreciation to everyone who helped with the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. About five hundred attended. The $4000 proceeds will benefit the Senior and Campership programs, 3 5/6/03 (Rose Parade Float - Queen Ann Cottage & Peacock) 45:0071 Ms. Marshall thanked Public Works employees for moving the Queen Ann Cottage and a peacock from Arcadia's award winning float and placing it on the east side of City Hall for everyone to enjoy, I (Arcadia History Ms, Marshall encouraged everyone to attend the "Arcadia History Through Songs" which will be Through Song) held May 18th at 4:00 p,m, at the Church of the Good Shepherd (Yellow Ribbons) (Food for Thought) CHANG (Law Day) (Antera, White & Talty) (Boards and Commisisons) (Huang, Caputo & Kuwahara) Ms, Marshall thanked the Fire Fighters Association for their help and for purchasing and putting up 500 yellow ribbons throughout the City in support of our troops, Councilmember Marshail shared a "food for thoughf', "Experiencing change makes you grow as a person, being afraid of the future doesn't stop it from unfolding, to be happy we have to iearn to see change as opportunities to create success", Mayor Chang expressed appreciation to many attorneys who offered free legal services on Law Day, He also thanked the Arcadia Chinese Association, the primary spor:lsor of this program, Mayor Chang congratulated Madelyn Antera, the recipient of the Arcadia Educational Foundation, Teacher of the Year award; Dr, William White, the honoree of the Methodist Hospital Alpha Auxiliary event; and, Bob Talty, the Senior Citizen of the Year. Mayor Chang announced that on June 17, the City Council will consider making appointments to the City's nine advisory boards and commissions, This is a great way for citizens to get involved in their community and provide important input to the City Council on projects and programs, The applications will be available at the City Clerk's Office. I Mayor Chang thanked Arcadia Police Officer Jey Huang, Sergeant Dean Caputo and Lieutenant Ken Kuwahara for their assistance in the Ride-a-Iong program and expressed appreciation for their efficiency, (Inauguration) Mayor Chang also expressed appreciation to his many friends and supporters who expressed their congratulations for his inauguration as Mayor of Arcadia, by letters, flowers, plaques and good wishes. (Mother's Day) Mayor Chang wished all mothers a Happy Mother's Day. 9, ROLL CALL THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: Agency Members Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Chang Agency Member Segal It was MOVED by Agency Member Marshall, seconded by Agency Member Kovacic and CARRIED on roll call vote to EXCUSE the absence of Agency Member Segal. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None, I 4 5/6/03 I I I 10, . I " 45:0072 CONSENT ITEMS 10a, MINUTES APPROVED the Minutes of the April 15, 2003 Regular Meeting. (April 15. 2003) (APPROVED) 10b, RESOLUTION NO, ARA-205 (California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines) (ADOPTED) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO, ARA-205 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING LOCAL GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (PUB. RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21000 ET SEQ.)", THE PRECEDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENT ITEMS 10a and b APPROVED ON MOTION BY AGENCY MEMBER KOVACIC, SECONDED 'BY AGENCY MEMBER MARSHALL AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Chang None Agency Member Segal ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to May 20, 2003 at 6:00 p.m, 11, THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS 11a, MINUTES APPROVED the Minutes of the April 15, 2003 Regular Meeting. (April 15, 2003) 11b, ORDINANCE INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO, 2174 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO, 2174 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE III, CHAPTER 8 OF THE (Construction ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO CONSTRUCTION BINS ON STREETS", Bins on Streets) 11c. ORDINANCE NO. 2175 (Massage Therapists) 11d, ORDINANCE NO. 2177 (Criminal SI. Gangs Loitering) ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO, 2175 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DIVISION 8, ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 4, PART 1 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE REGULATION OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS". ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO, 2177 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE IV, CHAPTER 2 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW PART 6 REGARDING LOITERING BY CRIMINAL STREET GANGS". 5 5/6/03 11e, ORDINANCE NO, 2178 (Adult Businesses) 11f. RESOLUTION NO, 6340 (Used Oil Recycling Enhancement Act) 11g, RESOLUTION NO, 6349 (California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines) 45:0073 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO, 2178 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE PROVISIONS ON THE PERMITTING AND OPERATIONAL STANDARDS FOR ADULT BUSINESSES AND PERMITTING PROCEDURES FOR ADULT BUSINESS PERFORMERS", I ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO, 6340 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE USED OIL RECYCLING ENHANCEMENT ACT'; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager to EXECUTE and FILE on behalf of the City of Arcadia all forms necessary regarding this Grant with the California Integrated Waste Management Board; and, APPROPRIATED $24,652,00 to implement the used oil collection program trust fund, ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO, 6349 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADOPTING LOCAL GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (PUB, RESOURCES CODE ~~ 21000 ET SEG,)". 11h, AWARD AWARDED a contract in the amount of $646,150 to Engineered Plumbing Inc, for the 2002-03 CONTRACT Water Main Replacement projects; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to (Wtr, Main EXECUTE a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney, Replcmnt. proj.) I 11L EQUIPMENT AUTHORTIZED a purchase of mobile data terminals and fire station alerting equipment from PURCHASE Nida Companies in the amount of $92,673,68, using the Los Angeles County purchasing (Mobile Data agreement. Terminals - FD) 11j, RENEW PROF. SVCS, AGREEMENT (Crossing Guard) 11k. UNIFORM VENDORS (PO) 111. RENEW PROF, SVCS, AGREEMENT (Animal Control Services) AUTHORIZED the City Manager to renew the annual professional services agreement, from July 1, 2003, to June 30, 2004, with All City Management Services for crossing guard services in the amount of $123,857, WAIVED the formal bid process and APPROVED Tom's Uniforms, Uniform Express, and West End Uniforms as uniform vendors for Police Department uniforms, AUTHORIZED the City Manager to renew the annual professional services agreement with Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA for animal control services, from July 1, 2003, to June 30, 2004, in the amount of $69,388, I 6 5/6/03 I I I ;"'-' . ...~,' .. 45:0074 11m, SIDEWALK See page 7, DEDICATION (Baldwin Ave. Bet. Duarte Rd & Naomi Ave.) 11n, ACCEPT WORK (Council Chambers & Conf, Room Renovation) 110, LEASE AGREEMENT (Arc, Historical Society) ACCEPTED the City Council Chambers and Conference Room Renovation Project as complete and AUTHORIZED staff to make the final 10% retention payment of $51,877.47 to D, L Kaufman, Inc, TERMINATED the Lease Agreement, dated April 2, 1999, and AUTHORIZED the Mayor to sign the new Agreement between the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Historical Society, Council member Wuo noted that he is serving as the President of the Arcadia Historical Society and said he wants abstain from voting on consent item 110, 11p, FINAL TR. MAP APPROVED the Final Map for Tract No, 53631 for a 12-unit residential condominium subdivision NO, 53631 at 717 Arcadia Avenue, (717 Arcadia) 11m, SIDEWALK DEDICATION (Baldwin Ave. Bet. Duarte Rd & Naomi Ave.) (CONTINUED TO 4-20-03) THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 11 a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, I, n, 0 and p APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MARSHAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KOVACIC AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Counciimembers, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Chang None Councilmember Segal Councilmember Wuo (Item 110,)' Consideration of the report and recommendation to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Sidewalk Development and Dedication Agreement with PHMJ, LLC, owner of the Arcadia Hub, and to execute all exhibits to the agreement and any documents necessary to complete this transaction; on condition that the city first enter into a public works contract to complete the project described in the Agreement. The City of Arcadia has an on-going plan to upgrade and improve its commercial areas by improving the streets and the public parkways, including the center median, The City proposed a project to resurface and improve Baldwin Avenue' between Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue, The west parkway is privately owned with the current property line at the curb face, The property owner has consented to the dedication of the additional right-of-way in exchange for the City making the improvements, The project will widen the roadway to accommodate a center median for the entire block, add bow-outs at the corners and at mid-block to accent the parking lanes and to allow more area for landscape and landscape improvements, and repair and replace the sidewalk and landscaping, remove and replace the ficus trees with new street trees, and add ten (10) parking spaces, The two existing signs will be removed as part of the City's construction project and the owner will replace the two signs with one new sign mid-block, 7 5/6/03 45:0075 Considerable discussion ensued, Some Councilmembers concurred with the beautification of West Arcadia but have great reservations for the parking and the addition of bow-outs on the west side of the street and felt that getting the cars in and out from these parking spaces will impede the traffic on Baldwin Avenue even more; others felt that adding more parking spaces is an important design element in this area and will benefit the City and the businesses, By not putting parking on the west side of Baldwin the City is going to condemn that center to have nothing but painted-in windows for the rest of its existence, In discussion staff reiterated that the proposed roadway and right-of-way widths are substandard based on the newly amended General Plan Circulation Element The street is not wide enough to accommodate a center median and parking ianes on both sides, In response to a Council question with regard to the timing of the project, staff staied in part that, the project construction period will be sixty days and it will be completed before opening day of the Oak Tree racing meet Further, staff explained in detail the signage process for this project In the year 2000 the property owner presented a design for a sign, whiC;h will replace the two existing signs with one new sign. A modification was approved for the extension of the sign to where it is presently being constructed. There will be approximately six signs on each side with a total square footage of 392 sq, ft Each of the panels should go through Architectural Design Review. There will be continuity in the panels as far as colors and type. Following discussion it was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Kovacic, seconded by Council member Wuo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to CONTINUE this item to the May 20, 2003 meeting; and, DIRECT staff to address the issues raised by Councilmembers including analysis on what the benefit of this project would be without parking issues; and also include the business owners input in the data. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Chang None Councilmember Segal 12a, ORDINANCE Consideration of the report and recommendation to introduce Ordinance No, 2179 establishing NO, 2179 the reguiations that will apply to the skatepark facility at Bonita Park, use of the facility and the (Skating & penalties for failure to comply with those regulations, Skateboarding - Bonita Park) The City of Arcadia has gone to great length and expense to develop a state-of-the-art skate and (INTRODUCED) skateboard facility that will provide a high quality recreational experience for its users. The City must also address the safety of the facility and its users, The facility safety issues have been addressed through the design criteria and construction detail while the user safety issues are dealt with through the regulations governing use of the facility, The proposed addition to the Arcadia Municipal Code reflects both the State mandated regulations and those most commoniy used and recommended by publicly owned and operated facilities throughout the region, In addition, the Code requires the posting of signs at the facility that state the contents of the ordinance and the penalty for non-compliance. I I Adoption of Ordinance 2179 will have no fiscal impact on the City of Arcadia other than some minor costs associated with the creation and installation of the signage posting the facility regulations at the Bonita Park site, In response to a Council question David Lewis, Director of Recreation and Community Services, I stated in part that, posting the rules is better for the City liability wise than having it staffed, 8 5/6/03 I I I 12b. COMMISSION LIAISON AND COMMITTEE APPOINT. 45:0076 None of the public skateboard facilities in the State are staffed, The Recreation and Police Departments will have this facility watched at all times and there will be a daily inspection between all the departments involved regularly. It was MOVED by Council member Marshall. seconded by Mayor Pro tem Kovacic and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO, 2179 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CALIFORNIA AMENDING ARTICLE III, CHAPTER 3 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING PART 4 PERMITTING SKATING AND SKATEBOARDING IN A PORTION OF BONITA PARK", AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers, Kovacic. Marshall, Wuo and Chang None Council member Segal Every year the new Mayor. in consultation with the City Council, makes liaison appointments to City Boards and Commissions and outside groups, With regard to outside agencies. in most cases the liaison, or delegate, is a member of a governing board that oversees a specific governmental function on a regional level. Unlike, City Commissions, the delegate and alternate delegate to an outside group often has voting power on issues that go before that particular Board" The 2003-2004 Liaison list takes into account the unique rotation of Mayors this year in honor of Arcadia's Centennial Celebration, Once approved, staff will notify the appropriate parties and in instances where a resolution is needed staff will prepare such for a future City Council meeting, It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Kovacic, seconded by Councilmember Wuo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the City Council Liaison Assignments for 2003-2004 and APPOINT the following Councilmembers/Mayors as the City of Arcadia's Delegate and Altemate Delegate to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District for the period specified: Delegate: Dr. Sheng Chang. Mayor Gary Kovacic, Mayor John Wuo. Mayor Mickey Segal, Mayor May 6-July 15. 2003 July 15-0ctover 21. 2003 October 21, 2003-January 20, 2004 January 20-April 20. 2004 Alternate Deligate: Gail Marshall, Council member May 6, 2003-April 20, 2004 Liaison List - April 2003 to April 2004 Arcadia Beautiful Commission -- John Wuo Centennial Celebration Commissiion m Sheng Chang Historical Museum Commission --- Gary Kovacic Human Resources Commission --- John Wuo Library Board --- Gary Kovacic Parking District Commission -- Mickey Segal Planning Commission m Gail Marshall Recreation Commission --- Sheng Chang Senior Citizens' Commission --- Mickey Segal 9 5/6/03 Youth Services Coordinating Council Chamber of Commerce Foothill Private Industry Council Foothill Transit LA County Division of the League League City Selection Committee Sanitation District SGV Council of Government Independent Cities Association Independent Cities Risk Management Assoc, Southern California Association of Government ADJOURNMENT (May 20, 2003) 45:0077 DELEGATE Kovacic Chang Chang Wuo Chang Chang Sitting Mayor Chang Chang Sitting Mayor Chang ALTERNATE Chang Kovacic Kovacic Chang Kovacic Kovacic Marshall Kovacic Kovacic Tracey Hause Kovacic I At 9:10 p,m, the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED to May 20,2003 at 6:00 p,m, in the Council Chambers 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, litigation matters or evaluation of properties. 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