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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 21,2003 I I I 45:0191 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ROLL CALL 1. 1a JOINT CITY COUNCII..JPL.NG CO\1MISSIQIJ MEETING (MJr 4-1W4 City EIeclD1) MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING October 21, 2003 The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 21,2003 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. STUDY SESSION The City Council discussed the importance of City Council and Planning Commission joint meetings. The Planning Commission is one of the most important commissions in the City and it will be healthy for the Commissions to get input as to how the Council thinks about 'different issues. Following discussion the Council decided to schedule a joint meeting with the Planning Commission after the April 13, 2004 City election. The City Council RECESSED AT 6:53 and RECONVENED in the Council Chambers for the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. WOCATKlN Reverend Charlie Wang, Lutheran Church of The Cross PLEDGE OF Jennifer Wuo ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 2. ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY PRESENT: Councilmembers Chang, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic ABSENT: None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS The City Manager requested the removal of Agenda Items 8a. and 9a. 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, 1 10/21/03 45:0192 City Attorney Deitsch reported that item 1 a. was discussed at the 6:30 p.m. Study Session. PRESENTATIONS 3. PROCLAMATION Mayor Kovacic presented a Proclamation to Methodist Hospital, declaring October 21, 2003 (Methodist as Methodist Hospital Day. Dennis Lee, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Hospital) Methodist Hospital. 4. PROCLAMATION Mayor Kovacic presented a Proclamation to Soroptimist Intemational, declaring the month of (Soroptimist October 2003 as End Domestic Violence Month. Emily Mayorga, Soroptimist International International) District Director, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the organization. 5. MARSHALL (Mayor) (U.S Marine Corps Band Concert) (Breeder's Cup) (NASCAR) AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Bob Hoherd, requested that Council discuss in detail Agenda Item 9f. Resolution No. 6397 adopting a Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to establish a Capital Reserve account for a future mass transit station. Mayor Kovacic pulled Agenda Item 9f. for further discussion and to allow Mr. Hoherd and others to ask questions at that time. I Jerome Selmer, Library Board Trustee, spoke on behalf of the board and expressed appreciation to the City Council for two projects which have recently been completed at the Library. Phase I of the landscaping project at the front of the library, and Phase I of the I construction project which provided new executive offices and a new conference room. Antoinette Klinakis, owner, Aqua Doro SPA, 130 East Foothill Boulevard, spoke with regard to her "A" frame sign and wanted to know what the City's concerns were about the "A" frame . sidewalk sign. City Manager Kelly stated that the A frame sign is part of the sign code review. The Planning Commission and the City Council will discuss this issue at a future date during a public forum. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Council member Marshall expressed appreciation to Mayor Kovacic for a job well done during his three month term as Mayor. She also congratulated Mayor Pro tem John Wuo as he takes over the gavel for the next three months. Ms. Marshall attended the U.S. Marine Corps Band Concert, October 18th at the City Hall west lawn. It was a very successful event with 300 attendees. Ms, Marshall expressed appreciation to staff member Roberta White, and Betty Flippen for going an extra mile to put this concert on. Ms. Marshall encouraged everyone to attend the Breeder's Cup Day, October 25, at the Race Track. Ms. Marshall encouraged everyone to attend the NASCAR Race, at the Irwindale Speedway; and reminded everyone that second Avenue between Huntington and Santa Clara will be closed on race day. 2 10/21/03 I I I I 45:0193 (AHS Ms. Marshall encouraged everyone .10 support the Arcadia High School Football Team by Homecoming) attending the Homecoming Game on Friday, October 24, 2003. (Lucky Baldwin Ms. Marshall encouraged everyone to attend the Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic, November 2, at Picnic) the Arcadia County Park. (Food for Thought) (Mayors Cup Race) SEGAL (Kovacic) (Breeder's Cup) (Halloween) (Lucky Baldwin Picnic) WUO (Award Recipients) (Kovacic) (Gaines) (Lucky Baldwin Picnic) CHANG (Kovacic) (Award Recipients) (Fire Station No.5) (Westfield Works Wonders) Ms, Marshall shared a food for thought by Dolly Parton, "A peacock that rests on his feathers is just another turkey". Council member Marshall noted that she, represented Arcadia at lhe "Mayors Cup Race", at the Irwindale Speedway. It was a wonderful event with participation of at least twenty cities from San Gabriel Valley. Ms. Marshall won the "Mayors Trophy" for the second year. Councilmember Segal expressed congratulations to Mayor Kovacic for three months well served. Council member Segal encouraged everyone to be part of the Breeder's Cup Day, October 25, 2003. Mr. Segal also reminded everyone to be aware of the heavy traffic on that day. Mr. Segal cautioned parents and drivers to be careful on Halloween night when moving through the City. Mr. Segal encouraged everyone to attend the Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic, November 2, at the Arcadia County Park. It has grow~ substantially with lot more activities for kids. Mayor Pro tem Wuo expressed congratulations to the Methodist Hospital and Soroptimist Intemational for their dedication to the community. ' Mr. Wuo congratulated Mayor Kovacic for his leadership during the past three months. He also expressed appreciation to Gary and Barbara Kovacic for their hard work editing the City book, "Visions of Arcadia: A Centennial Anthology": Mr. Wuo expressed congratulations to Mildred Gaines on her 100th birthday. Mr. Wuo encouraged everyone to attend the Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic, November 2, 2003, at the Arcadia County Park. He further expressed congratulations to the finalists for the Mayor's Spelling Bee contest. Councilmember Chang thanked Mayor Kovacic for his service the past three months. Council member Chang expressed congratulations to the Methodist Hospital and Soroptimist International for their service to the community. Dr. Chang hoped that Westfield ShoppingTown would donate some parking spaces adjacent to Fire Station NO.6 on Baldwin Avenue, to accommodate Fire Station No.5 staff during the construction of the Santa Anita Avenue (No.5) station. Dr. Chang noted that the Westfield Works Wonders Project wiil be held on Sunday November 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Last year this project raised more than $40,000. Proceeds from this event wiil benefit different charity projects in the community. 3 10/21/03 (FAR) (Sign) 45:0194 Dr. Chang refered to phone calls he received with regard to Floor Area Ratio (FAR). Council had a discussion with regard to Floor Area Ratio in a previous meeting and unanimously rejected the idea. I Dr. Chang also noted the sign age issue, stating in part that, the City can not legally regulate content of a sign. He warned merchants that, using all foreign language signs could be offensive and couid result in loss of customers. (Chinese Moon Dr. Chang expressed appreciation to Winnie Ng, Senior Citizens Department Administrative Festival) Assistant, for coordinating the Chinese Moon Festival. It was a successfui event. (Water Dept. & Pubiic Works Employees) Dr. Chang referred to letters from Arcadia residents complimenting City Manager, William Kelly, Public Works Services Director, Pat Malloy and Water Department employees for their efficiency and a job well done. (815 W. Naomi Dr. Chang referred to a letter from the owner of a coffee shop located at 815 West Naomi Avenue) Avenue complaining about the number of outside tables and the hours of operation, stating that his store can be open until midnight whiie the adjacent stores in the same shopping - center can be open until 1 :30 or 2:00 a.m. City Manager Kelly noted that the staff is in the process of reviewing this specific application. Mayor Kovacic expressed congratulations to Arcadia Lutheran Church of the Cross for their 65th anniversary celebration; the Arcadia Historical Society for celebrating their 50th anniversary; and, former City Councilmember Peter Ulrich and his wife Carol for their 59th wedding anniversary celebration. (Arcadia Rotary Mayor Kovacic also congratulated the Arcadia Rotary Club and its president, Robert I Club) Harbicht, for dedicating "Fort Rotary" at the Boy Scout Camp Trask in the Monrovia foothills. KOVACIC (Anniversary) (Andrew Segall Mayor Kovacic sent get well wishes to Andrew Segal, wno injured his knee. (Breeder's Cup) 6. 6a. OATH OF OFFICE (Lachelt) 7. ROLL CALL Mayor Kovacic reminded everyone that the nation will be watching Arcadia on Saturday, October 25, while the Breeder's Cup will be run at Santa Anita Race Track. He encouraged everyone to try extra hard to keep Arcadia looking beautiful as ever. It will be a great day in the life of Arcadia. CITY CLERK City Clerk, June Alford administered the oath of Office to Lowell Lachelt, Human Resources Commission. Mayor Kovacic expressed congratulations and presented the new commissioner with a City pin and an identification card. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: Agency Members Chang, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. I 4 10/21/03 I I I 45:0195 14. CONSENT ITEM 14a. MINUTES Withdrawn. (Oct. 7, 2003) ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to November 4, 2003 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers Conference Room. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR GARY A. KOVACIC Presentation by Mayor Pro tem John Wuo on behalf of the City of Arcadia. Presentation by Steve Gutierrez, President, Arcadia Chamber of Commerce REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR GARY A. KOVACIC "Thank you John for the kind words about what has been a very exciting lhree months for me as a life long Arcadian. It has been an honor to represent my hometown once again as Mayor. My wife Barb and mother Florence who are the most loyal fans of mine and are out there in TV. land so, hi Barb, hi mom. Our daughter Kelly is still teaching high school in San Diego and our son Casey is going to get his degree in English at the University of Oregon this spring, so, they don't get this on cable, anyway, they will see a tape. " I want to thank all my friends new and old who offered their support throughout this term. And I want to thank my colleagues on the City Council for their support and of course the excellent employees at the City Hall for everything they do to keep this City running smoothly. "When the rotation system for centennial Mayor's was adopted over a year ago, and I was assigned summer months, I thought I would have a rather quiet term, typically they are not a iot of events during the summer, at least a year ago nobody knew for sure when our actual birthday was, and we were not quite certain when the police station would open. The last three months turned out to be a very exciting time in the life of our City, and as we've all mentioned tonight, there where a number of special events: We published the centenniai book, we dedicated two statues, a new peacock statue at peacock corner and an old Hugo Reid family statue that found' a new home at the Historical Museum. We broke ground on a new senior housing project down on Las Tunas, we threw two great parties; the one hundred birthday party on August 5th and the Centennial Ball on September 13th. We hosted some great summer concerts at City Hall and we held our grand opening of the new police staJion. In future months, as we've heard, we. will bring even more excitement for John and future Mayors. Breeder's Cup is this Saturday, we'll have a' Veterans Day celebration at the Community Center, the Festival of Bands parade down Baldwin Avenue is coming up, the Lucky Baldwin Day community picnic, the annual holiday snow festival, the Mayor's Prayer 'Breakfast, and the opening of the, expanded mall are just a few of the many events that are in our near future. "But, our job on the City Council is hopefully more than cutting ribbons and just showing up at events. During these last months, not just the last three, but the last six that this Council has been in existence we continue to work with the balanced budget, to implement various master plans, to protect our infrastructure, we worked on revising our zoning and building regulations concerning signage, parking, and residentiai development. We reached 5 10/21/03 45:0196 agreement with all of our bargaining units representing Arcadia's employees; we continued to pursue and negotiate for compatible commercial development and affordable housing. We set in motion strategy for a new fire station, a building on Santa Anita and hopefully a youth center here on the City Hall campus. We built up our code enforcement, public safety capabilities, and other public services including those offered by the library, the museum and the recreation department. We provided a strong support for Phase II of the Gold Line project through Arcadia and on to Montclair. We also continued our commitment to keep an open line of communication with the Board of Education so that we all make sure that our kids are alright. I "As we reorganized as a City Council, encourage each Arcadian out there to also organize your lives so that you can benefit our community, embrace our rich diversity, make a connection with your neighbor. If you don't know your neighbor there is no excuse for that, knock on the door and say hello and introduce yourself and get involved and stay involved. Our focus as Arcadians must always be on the community as a whole not just one segment so that we can bring all Arcadians together for the common good' and promote a real sense of community here in Arcadia. "John, congratulations on becoming our next Mayor, I am sure you will continue to attend the many events and ceremonies that take place in our City. As you know, attendance sends the message that you are committed to the community and also provides an opportunity for knowledge; knowledge that comes from listening and not just talking. You'lIleam a lot just by iistening to what Arcadians have to say. I wish you three months of efficient and effective City Council meetings filled with open communication, mutual respect, consensus building and problem solving. "Thank you Arcadia for letting me be Mayor and I feel very positive about the future of I Arcadia and someday I may be back in this seat, Thank you very much". Mayor Wuo was seated as Mayor according to the approved Mayor Rotation Schedule for the Centennial Year. REMARKS BY MAYOR JOHN WUO "Good evening, I would like to introduce a few people who are here tonight to see that I take over the Mayor position. First of all I would like to introduce mY,mom, and of course my wife Jane, my son Jeff and my daughter Jennifer, my older brother Steve and my younger brother George. And I also would like to thank Gordon Maddock, who is the president of Baldwin Realty, who is my boss, and who is here, thank you very much for your support. I would just like to say a few words before we go on to the next item on the agenda. I have been on the Council for a little over a year, about a year and six months, and I have learned a lot both from my Council and my colleagues. I can promise you that I will continue to be humble and will continue to listen to people. I am not going to be able to make everyone happy with the decisions I make but you can be sure that decision or the vote I cast is after careful study and listening, and also what is best for our community. If I do hurt somebody when I make a decision, I hope you understand that my decision and my vote is for the best of the entire community. I would definitely try to continue to work with rest of the Council members, my colleagues, and try to bring Arcadia a community that is very diverse. But I think we need to get together and work together so that we are i community of one, and "I think we are working very good toward that direction right now. And, our City is very financially sound and th.anks. to the'staff and Councilmembers we will continue to work toward that goal and we will continue to do preventive work. I am excited, I think I am very lucky to be able to take I the Mayor position in such a short period of time. I will continue to work hard and thank you". 6 10/21/03 I I I 9. " ~ '}' . or' .,>' r 45:0197 CONSENT ITEMS 9a. MINUTES Withdrawn. (Oct. 7, 2003) 9b. ORDINANCE NO. 2176 (3-YR Term Extension - Adelphia Comm.) 9c. CONTINUE EMERGENCY ACTION (Underground Tanks - City Service Ctr. & Fire Stations 105 & 106) INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO, 2176 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF A THREE-YEAR TERM EXTENSION TO ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 4 OF THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (ORDINANCE NO. 2084) AND AMENDING SECTION 3(A) OF THE FRANCHISE ACCORDINGLY." DETERMINATION to CONTINUE emergency action with regard to Resolution No. 6385 which was adopted August 19, 2003, and authorized an emergency contract to remove underground tanks and install above ground tanks and/or related facilities at the City Service Center and Fire Stations 105 and 106. 9d. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6393 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6393 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR (Calif. Clean GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG-HARRIS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Wtr., Air, Safe UNDER THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD Neighborhood PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002". Parks & Coastal Protection Act of 2002 - Grant Fund) ge. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6396 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6396 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT A MEMORANDUM OF (MTA- Prop. UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN C 5% Trans. TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE PROPOSITION C 5% TRANSIT Security Funds) SECURITY FUNDS AS DEFINED IN THE ARCADIA POLICE DEPARTMENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 TRANSIT SECURITY PLAN FOR ARCADIA TRANSIT". 9f. RESOLUTION See page 9. NO. 6397 . (MTA-Prop.A & Prop. C Capital Res. Account) 7 10/21/03 9g. 1-YR CONTRACT EXTENSION (Landscape Maint. Svcs. - City Facilities) 9h. VEHICLE PURCHASE (PWS) 9i. ACCEPT WORK (Traffic Signal Mod. - Santa Anita Ave., Colorado Blvd. & Colorado Pl.) 45:0198 AWARDED a one (1) year contract extension in the amount of $449,954 to CLS Landscape Management Inc., for Landscape Maintenance Services at City Facilities; and APPROPRIATED $13,049 from the General Fund to cover the additional landscape maintenance work; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE a contract extension in a form approved by the City Attorney. I In response to a Council question, City Manager Keliy stated that the extension includes all the landscaped area south of the Colorado overpass, going down towards the Arboretum. It includes all of the lanes on both north and south bound Baldwin Avenue to Colorado Boulevard. City Manager noted that the project does not include on and off freeway ramps. The City requested a consulting company to look at the cost of renovation and maintenance of all on/off ramps of the City. When the report is ready it will be before the Council for policy direction. Cal Trans will allow the City to take over the maintenance if the City pays for it. APPROVED the purchase of two (2) 2004 Ford pick up trucks in the amount of $47,196.18 to Pasadena Ford; and, AUTHORIZED the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order for one (1) Ford full size pick up with utility body and one (1) Ford 3/4 ton pick up truck with standard body in the amount of$47,196.18 to Pasadena Ford. ACCEPTED all work performed by Steiny and Company, Inc., for traffic signal maintenance at Santa Anita Avenue and Colorado Boulevard and at Colorado Boulevard and Colorado Place as complete; and, AUTHORIZED final payment to be made in accordance with contract documents subject to a retention of $14,675.26. I 9j. FINAL TR. MAP APPROVED Final Map No. 53457 for a six-unit residential condominium project at 827-833 NO. 53457 La Cadena Avenue. (827-833 La Cadena Avenue) 9k. ACCEPT DONATIONS (Arc. Public Library Foundation) 91. ACCEPT WORK (Arc. Library - Phase I) ACCEPTED the donation of $10,078.92 to the Arcadia Public Library from the Arcadia Public Library Foundation for shelving and a ceiling-mounted projector in the newly remodeled Rev. Paul Johenk Conference Room at the Library. Council members expressed appreciation to the Arcadia Public Library Foundation for their donations to the various projects at the library. ACCEPTED all work performed by Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc., for the Arcadia Library-Phase I Project as complete; and, AUTHORIZED final payment to be made in accordance with contract documents. I 8 10/21/03 I I I 9m. JOB CLASS. & COMPENS. (Chief Deputy City Clerk! Record Mgr.) 45:0199 APPROVED the job classification and compensation level for Chief Deputy City Clerk! Records Manager. 9n. RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6399 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6399 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING COMPENSATION FOR THE CITY (Compensation- CLERK POSITION". City Clerk) 90. RENEW AGREEMENT (Weed Abatement Services) 9p. EQUIPMENT PURCHASE GRANT FUND (Office of Justice FY03 Grant Prog.) 9q, GRANT AWARD . (Bureau of Justice Assist.) 9f. RESOLUTION NO. 6397-MOU (MTA- Capital Res. Account - Mass Transit Station) In response 10 a Council question, City Manager Kelly noted that the duties of the elected City Clerk are outlined in the City Charter. RENEWED the Weed Abatement Services Agreement between the City of Arcadia and the Los Angeles Agriculturai CommissionerlWeights and Measurements Department to provide weed abatement services for an additional five years; July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2009, as set forth in the Agreement; and, AUTHORIZED the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement on a form approved by the City Attorney. APPROVED the acceptance of the grant funds in the amount of $158,760 on behalf of the City of Arcadia for the FY03 (Part 1) State Homeland Security Grant Program; and, APPROPRIATED $158,760 to a Homeland Security Fund, for implementation of the State Homeland Security Grant Program; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager to EXECUTE any necessary forms and/or documents necessary to implement this grant. APPROVED the acceptance of the Congressionally Mandated Grant Award from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) in the amount of $298,000; and, APPROPRIATED $298,000 to a BJA Congressionally Mandated Fund; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager to EXECUTE any necessary forms and/or documents necessary to implement this grant, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney. THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 9b, c. d, e, g, h, i, j. k. I. m. n. O. p. and q. APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MARSHALL SECONDED BY COUNCILMEBMER SEGAL, AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal and Wuo None None Consideration of the report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6397 adopting a Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to establish a Capital Reserve Account for a future mass transit station. With the expectation of developing the Gold Line light rail system through the San Gabriel Valley, the City of Arcadia began setting aside Proposition A and Proposition C funds in 1999 for the construction of a future mass transit station in the City. On June 18, 2003, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors approved the City of Arcadia's 9 10/21/03 10. 10a. RESOLUTION NO. 6398 (Statewide Ballot Initiative) (ADOPTED) 45:0200 request to establish a capital reserve account totaling $5 million dollars, $2 million in Proposition A funds and $3 million Proposition C funds. In FY03, approximately $1.74 million in Proposition A and $2.89 million in Proposition C funds (total $4.74 million) were I accumulated in a City reserve account. Staff recommended an increase of $256,712 (approximately 13%) in Proposition A money, and $104,218 (approximately 3%) in Proposition C money, resulting in an even $5 million Capital Reserve Account. Council member Kovacic attended an organizational meeting for the JPA. A chairman and a vice-chairman was appointed at that meeting. A negotiation team made up of three elected officials and three City Managers were appointed. City Manager Kelly was appointed as one of the six members. There was discussion about the importance of providing a unified front as far as the Phase II cities are concerned. So far there is nothing indicating that Phase II cities are not unified. It was noted an amendment to the JPA will come before the Council periodically for Council's approval. Bob Hoherd, agreed with Council member Chang's suggestion at the previous meeting with regard to setting up similar reserve funds for the bridges crossing over Santa Anita and First Avenues, Considerable discussion ensued. Some members where in favor of approving the proposed extension, letting staff gather all the facts and then evaluating the need to reserve funds for overpass bridges. Staff noted that the rules required that the City have four years from receiving date to spend the money. Then a request to reserve funds for major capital projects can be submitted. I Following discussion if was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Segal, seconded by Councilmember Kovacic and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6396 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A CAPITAL RESERVE ACCOUNT FOR PROPOSITION A AND PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUNDS FOR A FUTURE MASS TRANSIT STATION IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA"; and, AUTHORIZE the City Manager to EXECUTE all necessary documents. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal and Wuo None None CITY MANAGER Consideration of the report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6398, supporting a statewide ballot initiative to require voter approval before State Government may take local tax funds. Since 1991 more than $30 billion of local property tax funds have been taken from local government to subsidize state spending. To address a growing concern about future loss of revenue, local govemment associations have joined forces to sponsor a ballot initiative in November 2004 to put the voters in charge of whether local tax dollars should be used to fund state services, ' I 10 10/21/03 I I I ADJOURNMENT (Nov.4, 2003) ATTEST: 45:0201 On September 10, 2003, the General Assembly of Voting Delegates of the League of Califomia Cities unanimously voted to sponsor this ballot initiative. Resolution No. 6398 represents Arcadia's participation in this joint effort. 1\ was MOVED by Council member Chang, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Segal and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6398 entilled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING A STATEWIDE BALLOT INITIATIVE TO REQUIRE VOTER APPROVAL BEFORE STATE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE LOCAL TAX FUNDS". AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal and Wuo None None At 8:38 p.m. the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED to November 4, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room to conduct the business of the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and any Closed Session necessa to discuss personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of properties. 0~ /J.. &I.lme D. Alford, City Clerk 11 10/21/03