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Home My WebLink AboutAPRIL 2,2002 I I I ROLL CALL (7:00 pm) al., - 'J ,/ - U1'. 44:0055 .' 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 April 2, 2002 Pursuant to the foregoing adjournment of the March 19, 2002 Regular Meeting of the Arcadia City Council the City Clerk appeared at the time and place of adjournment at 6:00 p,m., and announced that no closed or study session is scheduled and no quorum wiil be present until 7:00 ~,m" at which time the Regular Meeting wiil convene in the Council Chambers, PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Chang. Kovacic, Marshall and Segai None INVOCATION Reverend Thomas Shriver, Emmanuel Emmanuel Assembly of God Church PLEDGE OF Carol Libby ALLEGIANCE 1. ORD, & RES, READ BY TITLE ONLY 2, CITIZEN OF THE MONTH (Holakoui) 3, AHS FINE ART STUDENTS (Centennial Celebration) 01;..0-\1 , , \,1...\ SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Marshall and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED, PRESENTATIONS Mayor Segal presented the April, 2002 Citizen of the Month Award to Margit Holakoui, stating in part that, Margit has been a businesswoman in Arcadia for many years and added the "Margit touch" to countless events through her wonderful talent with flowers, Most recently she served as Chairperson for the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast and helped in raising over $6,000 in funding for Campership and Salute to Seniors programs through her efforts, Margit also created the amazing backdrop for the Lucky Baldwin Picnic and provided the beautiful table arrangements for the Commissioners' Recognition Dinner. Mayor Segal presented certificates of commendation to Arcadia High School's Fine Arts students who under the direction of their teacher, Georgette Tuttle, have produced art work to help celebrate Arcadia's Centennial. Their work has been donated to the Centennial Celebration Commission and wiil be used as needed to support activities and programs throughout the Centennial Year, A display of all work contributed wiil be featured in an Art Show during May of 2003 at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. 1 4/2/02 4. CHANG (Award Recipients) (Gen, Mun, Election) (Ground brk'ng Arc, Skate Park) 44:0056 The Arcadia High School students participating in the Centennial Celebration are: Jaszver Bauzon, Fiona Chan, Hua Chen, Sapira Cheuk, Zach Chen, Cindy Cheng, Amanda Dillon, I Lawrence Hsu, Kevin Kuo, Jessica Lee. Jamie Lee, John Nguyen, Vickey Pei, Christopher Rivera, Erica Schaefer, Ginger Tsai, Bonnie Wang, Matthew Wisniewski, Vivan Yee, Ruth Younessi, A1yson Yu, Jordan Lenhart, Eric Fang, Sarah Coombs, Su Hlaing, Cherry Lau, Tina Choi and Linda Shen, AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Rob Hammand, Monrovia Mayor Pro tem, explained in detail the Blue Star Program which the City of Monrovia reinstated after the September 11th terrorist attack, The City of Monrovia to- date identified fifty (50) families of Worid War II Veterans who are qualified forthe Blue Star Program, The City honors each family at a Council meeting and presents them with a Blue Star. Mr. Hammand noted that the local community and the Monrovia Community Development Department are involved in promoting this program, Marilyn Vernon, State Chair, Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary. stated that the Blue 1tar program has been very successful. She hoped that the City of Arcadia would follow Monrovia's steps in promoting this program, Chuck Keene, American Legion Post 44, felt that the Blue Star program is a fantastic program and hoped that the City of Arcadia and the rest of the San Gabriel Valley would support this program. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Councilmember Chang congratulated Margil Holakoui and the Arcadia High School students for I their outstanding service to the community, Dr. Chang encouraged all Arcadia citizens to vote at the April 9th Municipal Election. Polling place locations have been printed on the back of the Sample Ballot Pamphlet and can be verified by calling the City Clerk's office. Dr. Chang noted that the ground breaking ceremony for Arcadia's new Skate Park was held at Bonita Park, March 21. The construction will be completed in 3-4 months, He suggested the public read the rules and regulations before skating, (Mayor's Prayer Dr. Chang noted that the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, which was held on March 21 st, was very Breakfast) successful. Proceeds will benefit the Campership and Salute to Seniors programs, CHANDLER Council member Chandler Congratulated Mayor Segal, his wife and the committee for a very fine (Mayor's Prayer Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Breakfast) (Recycling) MARSHALL (Award Recipients) Mr. Chandler briefly explained the new trash collection program which will be implemented in order to comply with state requirements, The goal is to recycle 50% of residential trash, He urged residents to get with the recycling program and help the City improve its refuse diversion rate from landfills, Mayor Pro tem Marshall expressed appreciation to the Arcadia High School Fine Arts students for supporting the Arcadia's Centennial celebration with their art work. I 2 4/2/02 I I I (Gen. Mun, Election) (Blue Star Program 44 :0057 Ms. Marshall reminded everyone that this is the last meeting before the City Council election, She encouraged everyone to exercise their freedom by voting, Ms. Marshall expressed appreciation to Rob Hammand, Marilyn Vernon and Chuck Keene for the information on Blue Star program, (Mayor's Prayer Mrs, Marshall thanked Mayor Segal for the wonderful Mayor's Prayer Breakfast and inspiring Breakfast) service. (Quote) KOVACIC (Mayor's Prayer Breakfast) (Charles and Ruth Gilb) (County Park Fountain) SEGAL (Events) (Blue Star Program) (Election) 5, ROLL CALL 6, 6a, MINUTES (March 19, 2002) Mayor Pro tem Marshall offered a "food for thought": "A sense of humor reduces people and problems to their proper proportions," Councilmember Kovacic expressed congratuiations to Mickey and Lee Segal for an excellent Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Mr. Kovacic congratulated Charles and Ruth Gilb who will receive the Arcadia Citizens of the 'Iear Award Saturday, April 14, 2002, at Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner. Encouraged everyone to attend the Los Angeles County Park Fountain Dedication ceremony, Monday April 8th at 4:00 p,m, Mayor Segal thanked everyone involved in the City events, in particular, the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, for their hard work and support, Mayor Segal would ilke an item on a future agenda with regard to the Blue Star Program. Council concurred. Mayor Segal also encouraged everyone to participate in the City's General Municipal Election. April 9th. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None, It was MOVED by Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Agency Member Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the Minutes of the March 19,2002 Regular Meeting, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal None None ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to April 16, 2002 at 7:00 p,m, 3 4/2102 07~:j- ~;) wv.1 ....q ) 7, 44:0058 THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS I 7a. MINUTES APPROVED the Minutes of the March 19,2002 Regular Meeting, (March 19, 2002) 7b, RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION No, 6291 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NO. 6291 THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALlFONRNIA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION (General Plan FROM COMMERCIAL TO MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (24 DUlAC MAX) FOR THE Amendment PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1510-1516 SOUTH BALDWIN AVENUE (G.P, 02-001)", G,P, 02-001 - 1510-1516 $, Baldwin Ave,) 7c, PROF, SVC$, AGREEMENT (Prof, Bldg. Plan Review - DSD) 7d, 1-YR TIME b:'. . -\1 EXTENSION O~17 -'71'" (CUP 92-003- Rodeffer Inert Landfill, 12321 Lower AzUS<l Rd.) lJ 'I~:)- C V1?1l- ~i , /1- I) 'I ' I AUTHORIZED the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement in a form and content approved by the City Attorney, for a three (3) year time period with Vandorpe Chou Associates, Inc. and Scott Fazekas and Associates, Inc. for the specific purposed of providing building plan review and related services for the Development Services Department. APPROVED a one-year time extension for CUP 92-003 the Rodeffer Inert Landfill at 12321 Lower Azusa Road to April 5, 2003, I 7e, ACCEPT ACCEPTED the work performed by E,C, Construction Co, for rehabilitation of Golden West WORK Avenue between Huntington Drive and South City limit - project No, 5433011 (STPL-5131(008)) (Rehab. Golden as complete; and. AUTHORIZED the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract West Ave. bet. documents subject to a retention of $13.953,05, Htg, Dr. and South City Limit) 7f, DONATION (Oak Tree Racing Assoc. In Support of A.M,E.T.) ACCEPTED the donation of $10,000,00 over a two-year period, from the Oak Tree Racing Association in support of the Arcadia Mounted Enforcement Team (A.M.E.T,) Program. 7g. JOB DISCRIP. APPROVED the job descriptions for the new classifications of Revenue Collection Specialist, FOR NEW AND Environmental Services Officer and Senior Civil Engineer, as well as approve the revisions to REVISED the existing job descriptions of Community Services Officer, Fire Fighter, Fire Paramedic, Fire CLASS. Engineer, Fire Captain, Special Assistant to the City Manager, and Communications, Marketing I 4 4/2/02 I I I (Revenue Coil. Specialist, Environmental Srvcs, Officer, SL Civil Eng., Comm. Svcs, Officer, Fire Fighter, Eng. Paramedic & Captain, Spl. Assist to the City Manager & Comm, Marketing & Spl. Proj, MgL) 44:0059 and Special Projects Manager, effective April 3, 2002, In response to a Council question staff clarified that, the Administrative Services Department proposed reciassification compensated at salary range 54; the Public Works Services Department proposed Environmental Services Officer classification compensated at salary range 68; and, Senior Civil Engineer classification compensated at salary range 74, There is no salary range change at this time for the City Manager's office, Police Department and Fire Department proposed revisions of the job descriptions, 7h.C;',/ -~.; FIFTEEN (15) AWARDED a fifteen (15) month Agreement not to exceed $22,500 to UCLA Medical Center, for MONTH PROF. Prehospital Care for Fire Department EMS/Paramedic quality Assurance Program services; and, SVCS. AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE a Professional Services AGREEMENT Agreement. (Fire Dept. MS/Paramedic Quality Assu L Prog.) 7i.J~(')-~} AWARD AWARDED a contract to Beylik Drilling, Inc, in the amount of $555,000,00 for driiling services for CONTRACT Chapman Water Weil No, 7; and, WAIVED any informality in the bid or bidding process; and, (Chapman #7 AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE a contract in a form approved by Water Weil the City Attorney, Drilling) -'" 7j, iJ -r"') , ~ ~ ACCEPT WORK (Longden Weil No, 2 Rehab.) ACCEPTED ail work perforrned by General Pump Company. Inc, for the rehabilitation of the Longden Weil No, 2 project as complete; and, AUTHORIZED the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents. subject to a retention of $6,654.00. 7k,CJ'(j t-O -5,) RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6290 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NO, 6290 THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT (Calif, Beverage FUNDS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER Container REDUCTION ACT"; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager and/or his designee to EXECUTE and Recycling & FILE on behalf of the City of Arcadia ail forms necessary regarding this Grant with the California Litter Reduc.) Department of Conservation's Division of Recycling; and, APPROPRIATED $30.758 to implement beverage container recycling and litter prevention programs trust fund, 71.V~,1) VEHICLE SALE (AUSD) fV WAIVED the formal bid process; and, DECLARED the two (2) detective vehicles as surplus equipment; and, AUTHORIZED the sale of the two (2) 1995 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles to the Arcadia Unified School District for a total of $7,000; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager to EXECUTE a purchase agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. 5 4/2/02 44:0060 7m. FINAL TR. MAP APPROVED the Final Map for Tract No, NO, 53344 subdivision at 453-455 Fairview Avenue, (453-455 Fairview Ave,) r(;. ~;~"'# V./,- C>' 53344 for an eleven-unit residential condominium I THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 7a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, I and m APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCllMEMBER CHANG, SECONDED BY COUNCllMEMBER KOVACIC AND CARRIED ON ROll CAll VOTE AS FOllOW: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshaii and Segal None None ADJOURNMENT At 7:47 p,m, the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED to April 16. 2002 at 7:00 p,m. in the (April 16, 2002) City Haii Council Chambers for a Regular Meeting to conduct the business of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation ..patters or evaluation of properties. ~/, Mark S. Segal, Mayor ATTEST: I I)) I 6 4/2/02