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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 15,2003 I I I 45:0130 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 July 15, 2003 Pursuant to the foregoing adjournment of the July 1, 2003 Regular Meeting of the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, the City Clerk appeared at the time and place of adjournment at 6:00 p,m, and announced that no quorum would be present until 7:00 p,m,. at which time the Regular Meeting will convene in the Council Chambers, INV0CA1lON Reverend Brenda Simonds. Chaplain, Arcadia Methodist Hospital PLEDGE OF Mark Harmsen ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 1, ORD, & RES, READ BY TITLE ONLY 2, 2a, WEED ABATEMENT 2002-2003 CHARGES (CONFIRMED) PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Chang None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. It was MOVED by Council member Segal, seconded by Councilmember Marshall and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED, PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of 2002.2003 Weed Abatement Charge List. On July 3, 2003 the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner's Office delivered the list of private properties within the City on which the County has abated weeds, rubbish and refuse. Thirty-two (32) of the forty (40) properties listed incurred a minimal charge for inspection only of the property by County personnel. The properties listed on the charge list were posted and noticed of the public hearing this date, as required, Mayor Chang OPENED the public hearing. No one came forward to address the City Council either in favor or in opposition to this item. Mayor Chang CLOSED the Public Hearing. It was MOVED by Councilmember Marshall, seconded by Council member Segal and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to CONFIRM the charge list as submitted and DIRECT that the County Auditor be instructed to enter the amounts of the assessments against the respective parcels of land as they appear on the current property assessment roll, 1 7/15/03 3, MARSHALL (Hazardous Waste) (Summer Concerts) (Rose Parade Float Miniature Model) (Seabiscuit) (Whiskers 'n Tails) (Quote) SEGAL (Sierra Madre) (Summer Concerts) (City's Birthday) KOVACIC (Gold Line Phase II) (Joan of Arcadia) (City's 100th Birthday) 45:0131 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Chang None None I AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None, MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Council member Marshall announced that the Household Hazardous and E-Waste Round-up will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2003 from 9:00 a,m, to 3:00 p.m. at the Santa Anita Race Track. Ms, Marshall encouraged everyone to attend the summer concert series on Thursdays at 7:00 p,m., at the City Hall west lawn. Ms. Marshall encouraged interested residents to send donations for a project to pay for the cost of a duplicate miniature model ofArcadia's trophy winner Rose Parade float. The City will match the donations, Mayor Chang pledged on additional $100 to the float fund, Ms. Marshall reminded everyone that "Seabiscuir. a movie about a famous race horse. will be in theaters Friday July 25th, Ms, Marshall announced that the "Whiskers 'n Tails Animal Care and Pet Adoption Day" will take place Saturday, October 4, 2003, on the west lawn in front of City Hall. I Council member Marshall quoted a saying by Winston Churchill, "we contend that, for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle." Councilmember Segal thanked the City Council of Sierra Madre for including the Arcadia City Council in their Fourth of July parade, Councilmember Segal noted that about 400+ people attended the first summer concert. He encouraged everyone to attend the series of concerts Councilmember Segal encouraged everyone to attend the entire day of scheduled events on August 5th for the celebration of the City's official birthday, Mayor Pro tem Kovacic encouraged everyone who is interested In Phase II of the Gold Line to attend the Construction Authority's meetings which will be held four times in different cities throughout the San Gabriel Valley. Mr. Kovacic noted that starting in September, channel 2 television will broadcast a new hour- long series called" Joan of Arcadia". It is a story of a family who lives in Arcadia, He encouraged everyone to watch this new program. Mr. Kovacic encouraged everyone to attend a variety of scheduled events for the celebration of the City's 100th Birthday, including: the Lucky Baldwin Treasure Trail; Meet the Authors of ''Vision' of Arcadia: A Centennial Anthology" at the Arcadia Public Library; unveiling of the new peacock statue at Peacock Corner; the Museum Mixer and Homecoming Ceremony for the Hugo Reid Statue; the regularly scheduled Council meeting; and, the Birthday Party of the Century at the Community Center. I 2 7/15/03 I I I WUO (Relay For Life) CHANG (Skate Park) (City Signs) 4. 4a, LEAGUE/CA CITIES CONF. (Chang and Kelly) , 5, ROLL CALL 6, 6a, MINUTES (July 1, 2003) (APPROVED) " :' (," 45:0132 Council member Wuo expressed appreciation to the City, Arcadia Unified School District and the Methodist Hospital for their participation and contribution to the Arcadia "Relay For Life" for the American Cancer Society which will be held on July 19th and 20th at the Arcadia High School. He encouraged everyone to participate in this event. Mayor Chang noted the rules and regulations with regard to the use of the Bonita Skate Park and encouraged the youth of the City to follow the rules and take care of the park. Mayor Chang referred to a letter from a resident complimenting the new street signs, CITY CLERK Consideration of the report and recommendation to appoint a voting delegate and alternate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference at the Sacramento Convention Center. September 10, 2003. at which time cities will vote on important League resolutions. It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Kovacic. seconded by Councilmember Segal and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPOINT Mayor Chang as the voting delegate and City Manager Kelly as alternate to be present at the Annual Business Meeting of the League to cast the City's vote on resolutions presented by the League on September 10, 2003, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Chang None None THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Agency Members Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Chang ABSENT: None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None, CONSENT ITEM It was MOVED by Agency Member Segal, seconded by Agency Member Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the Minutes of July 1. 2003 Regular Meeting, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Chang None None ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to August 5, 2003 at 6:00 p,m" Council Chambers. 3 7/15/03 45:0133 THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED 7. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING MAYOR SHENG CHANG Presentation by Chung-Chen Kung, Deputy Director General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Presentation by Mayor Pro tem Gary A. Kovacic on behalf of Governor Gray Davis Presentation by Mayor Pro tem Gary A. Kovacic on behalf of Senator Boxer Presentation by Mayor Pro tem Gary A. Kovacic on behalf of Senator Feinstein Presentation by Mark Harmsen on behalf of Congressman Dreier Presentation by Norma Pontello on behalf of Senator Margett Presentation by Pat Myers on behalf of Assemblyman Mountjoy Presentation by Peter Hong on behalf of Assemblywoman Liu Presentation by Brian Mejia on behalf of Supervisor Antonovich Presentation by John R. McClain, President, Arcadia Board of Education Presentation by Steve Gutierrez, President, Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Mayor Pro tem Gary A. Kovacic on behalf of the City of Arcadia REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR SHENG CHANG "First, I would like to recognize my son Richard and his friend, they are here to witness the ceremony, My wife is now giving a lecture about acupressure at Orange County, I forgive her of not showing up tonight. "Tonight I have finished my term as a Mayor of the City of Arcadia, This is a special three month term rotation of Mayorship among the Council members in the Arcadia's Centennial Year. I have enjoyed the job and the additional titles "Uncle Mayor" from the Taiwanese community and "Doctor Mayor" from some Homeowner Association, "Mayorship is an obligation and responsibiiity of every Council member, I am glad and proud that I have fulfilled this responsibility. I want to thank the Governor, the Federal. State and County elected officials. Chamber of Commerce President, School Board President and the Ambassador of Taiwan, Republic of China, for their recognitions given to me. I want to thank my colleagues and the City staff for all their help in making my job easier. I am also indebted to the support from the community, especially the homeowner associations. The homeowner association in the Highland Oaks and Upper Rancho had a joint picnic in the park at the Arboretum, on Sunday June 22nd. Our Community needs to get together so that we will get to know each other and get along better, As the Mayor that is my number one job, "My number two job is to make the community look better. Again, Homeowner Associations and their Architectural Review Boards have been doing good jobs in the design review process for new or remodeling residential housing projects. "I don't need to reiterate that we are lucky to live in a very safe community, The educational ,environment is also superb, thanks to the Arcadia School District and Education Board for their excellent work. "During my term as the Mayor, the Arcadia Skate Park was completed. This is one of the major projects in the Youth Master Plan, a blue print for a joint effort between the City and the School District to ensure that our youth have a better environment to learn, to mature and to become good citizens when they grow up. 4 , 7/15/03 I I I I I I .;,.\, l' I', '" I.J I' " r 45:0134 "The Westfield Shopping Town expansion project also broke ground a month ago, Westfield has been a very good corporate citizen of Arcadia, The City, the community, as well as Westfield are going to benefit from this expansion, which is to be completed in October of 2004, "The other major projects that are on the horizon are as follows: the new police building is to be dedicated in two months. The expansion of the Fire Station 106 at Baldwin Avenue will start in a few months, On its completion, construction of a new fire station at Santa Anita Avenue will start, The planning of a new gymnasium/multipurpose facility and a new City Hall are also in the working, In addition. an affordable Senior Housing project at Live Oak Avenue will break ground next month, I am really excited with all these new major capital projects that will happen in the City, I am proud to be your Mayor and Council member. "Finally, I do want to thank my supporters again, for all your blessings, support and help, God bless you, God bless Arcadia and God bless America. Thank you very much." A BRIEF RECESS WAS ANNOUNCED Mayor Kovacic was seated as Mayor according to the approved Mayor Rotation Schedule for the Centennial Year. Mayor Kovacic congratulated John Wuo, Mayor Pro tem and introduced his family. His mother Florence Kovacic, his wife Barb, his daughter Kelly and his son Casey. Mayor Pro tem Wuo introduced his wife Jane and his daughter Jennifer, Council member Marshall expressed congratulations to the new Mayor, Gary Kovacic and Mayor Pro tem John Wuo. She also thanked Dr. Chang for his leadership. PRESENT: Councilmembers Chang, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic ABSENT: None 8, CONSENT ITEMS 8a. MINUTES (July 1, 2003) 8b, RESOLUTION NO. 6366 (SI. Vacation - West of Valencia Way North of Foothill blvd,) 8c, RESOLUTION NO, 6367 (Right-of-way Vacation - Sunset Blvd. Adj, to APPROVED the Minutes of the July 1, 2003 Regular Meeting. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO, 6366 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA. APPROVING A MAP AND DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO VACATE AN ALLEY NORTH OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND WEST OF VALENCIA WAY; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE SAID MAP IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE SHOWING SAID ALLEY; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON FOR AUGUST 19, 2003; AND DIRECTING NOTICE HEREOF TO BE POSTED AND PUBLISHED." ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO, 6367 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MAP AND DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SUNSET BOULEVARD ON THE EAST SIDE OF 1101 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE SAID MAP IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE SHOWING SAID STREET; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON FOR AUGUST 19, 2003; AND 5 7/15/03 1101 W, Htg.- Public Hearing 8-19-2003) 8d. RESOLUTION NO, 6368 (Denying An Appeal of Ping, Comsn, Action - 821 San Vicente Road) 8e. RESOLUTION NO, 6369 (MOU - AFFA 7-1-03thru 6-30-04) 8f, RESOLUTION NO. 6370 (Management Compensation) 8g. RESOLUTION NO, 6371 ( Executive Management Compensation) 8h. RESOLUTION NO, 6373 (MOU- APWEA 7-1-03thru 6-30-04) 81. RESOLUTION NO, 6374 (MOU- Teamsters Local 911 7-1-03thru 6-30-04) 45:0135 DIRECTING NOTICE HEREOF TO BE POSTED AND PUBLISHED." I In response to a Council question, staff stated in part that, the City is vacating a two-foot strip of tight-of-way for the length of the building for landscaping, See page 7, ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO, 6369 entitled: "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 1,2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004." ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6370 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION AND RELATED BENEFITS FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1,2003," I ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6371 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION AND RELATED BENEFITS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1,20'03," ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO, 6373 entitled: "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 1,2003 THROUGH JUNE 20, 2004." ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO, 6374 entitled: "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, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004," I 6 7/15/03 I I I 45:0136 8j. RESOLUTION NO, 6375 (MOU- APOA 7-1-03 thru 6-30-04) 8k, RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6376 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6376 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR ALL (Compensation- PART-TIME TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE POSITIONS." Part-time Temporary Employees) 81. EXTENDED CONTRACT - 1 YEAR (Security Personnel - Library) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO, 6375 entitled: "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 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION ("APOA") FOR JULY 1, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30. 2004." AUTHORIZED the City Manager to EXTEND for one year the contract with Post Alarm to provide security personnel at the Library from July 16, 2003 to June 30, 2004, 8m, AWARD AUTHORIZED the City Manager to enter into a contract with Gentry Brothers, Inc. in the CONTRACT amount of $756,298,60 for the Street Rehabilitation of Northbound Baldwin Avenue from (St. Rehab, - Huntington Drive to Cambridge Drive and Huntington Drive from Colorado Place to Santa Northbound Clara Street and AUTHORIZED staff to increase the existing Professional Services Baldwin Ave, & Agreement with DMJM+HARRIS by $5,185. Htg. Dr,) 8n. AWARD CONTRACT (Comm, Equip, FD) 80, AWARD CONTRACT (Paramedic Field Supplies) 8p, AWARD CONTRACT (Old Police St. Hazardous Waste Abate, & Demolition) AUTHORIZED the City Manager to enter into a contract in the amount not to exceed $40,000.00 to Nida Companies, for radio repair, service. and installation of communication equipment in the Fire Department. AUTHORIZED the City Manager to enter into a contract with Bound Tree Medical. not to exceed $32,000,00, for the replacement of paramedic field supplies utilized during emergency medical treatment for fiscal year 2003-2004. AUTHORIZED the City Manager to EXECUTE an agreement with Concrete Cutting Specialist, Inc. for $65,000 and establish a 15% project contingency totaling $9,750, 7 7/15/03 8d. RESOLUTION NO. 6368 (Denying An Appeal of Ping. Comsn. Action - 821 San Vicente Road) 9. 9a. RESOLUTION NO. 6372 (Gold Line Phase II) (ADOPTED) 45:0137 THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 8a, b, c. e, f. g. h, i, j. k, I, m, n. 0 & P APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHANG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEBMER SEGAL I AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Marshall. Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None None It was MOVED by Council member Segal, seconded by Council member Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO, 6368 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION IN UPHOLDING THE RANCHO SANTA ANITA RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION'S ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD'S DENIAL OF DESIGN REVISIONS TO THE FRONT ENTRY ON A NEW TWO- STORY RESIDENCE AT 821 SAN VICENTE ROAD," AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Marshall. Segal and Kovacic Council member Wuo None CITY MANAGER Consideration of the report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6372 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE GOLD LINE PHASE II ENTITIES CREATING THE GOLD LINE PHASE II CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND ANY/ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS WITH THE BLUE LINE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY AND/OR REGIONAL AGENCIES RELATING TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT; AND APPROPRIATING $32,000 IN PROPOSITION A FUNDS IN FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 FOR ANNUAL DUES: I On December 17, 2003, the Arcadia City Council approved the conceptual structure for a Joint Powers Agreement ("JPA") among the eleven (11) cities involved with the Gold Line Phase II rail project and the existing Los Angeles to Pasadena Blue Line Construction Authority ("BLCA"), The goal and intent of the Joint Powers Agreement is to create a partnership between the eXisting Blue Line Construction Authority Board and the Phase II cities, and to grant each city active oversight and participation in the decision making process on matters impacting their local jurisdiction. Each Phase II City adopting the JPA will be a member of the Gold Line Phase II Construction Authority for the estimated 15-year life of the project (through year 2018), The Phase II Authority will go into effect when eight (8) of the fifteen (15) entities adopt the JPA via City Council action, whereupon each member will retain membership status for the life of the JPA. In addition, each Phase II city (excluding the Phase I entities of Los Angeles, South Pasadena. MTA and COG) will commit to pay dues each year for the administration of the Authority, with dues averaging $32,000 annually for the first four (4) years of the JPA. I Active membership status will ensure each member with a vote on the Governing Board, regardless of whether there is a rail stop in a member's jurisdiction, The City Mangers 8 7/15/03 I I I ADJOURNMENT (August 5, 2003) ATTEST: 'j'" "." , " , 45:0138 Committee will recommend the amount of the dues for each subsequent year based on projected costs to operate the Authority, A 5% increase cap will be placed on the assignment of annual dues, The total estimated project costs for the 24-mile rail line is estimated at $1,3 billion, Preliminary cost projections provided by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments identified a variety of funding sources during the initial four (4) years of preliminary engineering, Following the presentation staff responded to Questions and concerns expressed by the Council, stating in part that, the JPA is completed to the satisfaction of all the parties involved. It was noted that the adopted Joint Powers Agreement may be amended by unanimous vote of fifteen (15) from all Gold line Phase II Construction Authority Members, Considerable discussion ensued. Some members felt that it is important for the Council to stay together on grade separation issues, It was also recommended to set aside funds to pay the expenses associated with the grade separation and a building of a station in the future. It was MOVED by Councilmember Segal, seconded by Council member Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the RESOLUTION NO. 6372 be and is hereby ADOPTED, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Chang None None At 8:32 p,m, the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED to August 5. 2003 at 6:00 p,m, in the Council Chambers 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. ~A,~~ , ry A ovacic; Mayor 9 7/15103