HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 21,2003
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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,
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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.
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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.
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(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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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"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".
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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)
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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JOB CLASS. &
COMPENS.
(Chief Deputy
City Clerk!
Record Mgr.)
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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
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10a.
RESOLUTION
NO. 6398
(Statewide
Ballot Initiative)
(ADOPTED)
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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.
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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, '
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(Nov.4, 2003)
ATTEST:
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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.
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&I.lme D. Alford, City Clerk
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