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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 5,2002 I 1 I ROLL CAll.: 1. 1a STATE UEGlSLAllVE MATTERS (Sena!r:r Ma'gett) . 01/0- 5"1 IIfJ5C::J.. 44:0216 CC- 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 November 5, 2002 The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cay Mortensen Auditorium, Arcadia Public Library, 20 Duarte Road. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal and Wuo Mayor Marshall It was MOVED by Council member Segal, seconded by Councilmember Kovacic and CARRIED to EXCUSE the absence of Mayor Marshall. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Robert Hoherd, 475 West Wistaria, requested a time to ask questions following the discussion with regard to the Agenda Item 1b.,"Gold Line Joint Powers Agreement". STUDY SESSION State Senator Margett presented a general overview on "what's happening in Sacramento". He noted that he is putting together a legislation packet for next year and requested that Council keep him informed of anything they feel will be important for the City of Arcadia or City government in general. Senator Margett expressed concerns with regard to the transportation, health care and education crisis in the State of California. He also expressed concerns with regard to cities that are doing well financially. He felt that local cities should safe guard their funds and not let the government get their money in order to fill out the holes in state funds. In the discussion Council members requested pursuing the idea of City receiving credit for housing at the Race Track. The Race Track proposed to build a dormitory for 1500 people who live at that site. It was suggested that, because the City has a problem finding sites for very low/low income housing, it could use set aside funds to improve the living conditions for these 1500 people and also satisfy the City's affordable housing program requirements. 1b. GOlD UNE City Manager Kelly presented an overview of the Gold Line Phase II project and funding, stating JOINT POVVER in part, with the final stop of the Gold Line Phase I at Sierra Madre Villa Station nearing AGREEMENT completion, the Sari Gabriel Valley Counsil of Governments has been in discussion regarding c:> Phase II of the light rail line. The Joint Powers Authority wili coordinate the construction of the O~30- ,?"- 1 11/5/02 44:0217 rail line and MT A will operate the rail. Every City on the route would be part of the Joint Powers Authority and each City will have one voting representative, and one alternate elected to the I board. If one City elects not to participate, that action would jeopardize the project and potential funding. If federal funding is not secured within four years (2006) the Joint Powers Authority will cease. According to the San Gabriel Valley Counsil of Governments (SGVCOG) the Gold Line Construction Authority (GLCA) will have enough funds to' operate for four years. The goal is that all ten cities involved coordinate and pay for advocacy services in Washington D.C. in order to receive construction funding. It was also noted that staff would present a resolution for City Council consideration and adoption in December, detailing the City's responsibilities to the JPA. Staff responded to questions raised by Mr. Robert Hoherd, stating in part that evel)' City involved will have a station unless the City Council of said city decided not to. At 6:21 p.m. the Arcadia City Council RECESSED to the Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION 2a Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding request for Amicus Support - Barden vs. City of Sacramento. 2b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) to confer with legal counsel regarding request for Amicus Support - City of Long Beach v. State of California Department of Industrial Relations. 1 2c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation - one (1) case. 2d. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of County of Los Angeles v. City of Arcadia et al. - Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC258029. The City Council RECESSED at 7:05 p.m. and RECONVENED the Regular Meeting at 7:18 p.m. Mayor Pro tem Chang announced that Mr. William James Harkness, father of Mayor Gail Marshall passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2002. The memorial service was held this morning at the First Lutheran Church of Temple City. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Pro tem Chang expressed condolences to Mayor Marshall for the loss of her father. Mayor Pro tem Chang noted that due to the Council Chambers renovation project, the City Council will meet in the Mortenson Auditorium at the Arcadia Public Library for the next three months. Mayor Pro tem Chang reminded and encouraged evel)'one to vote. 1NV0001lON Reverend Jeremiah P. Chen, Evangelical Formosan Church of Arcadia PLEDGE OF City Clerk June Alford ALLEGIANCE I 2 11/5/02 I I 1 ROLL CALL 3. ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY 4. 44:0218 PRESENT: Councilmembers Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Chang ABSENT: Mayor Marshall It was MOVED by Council member Segal, seconded by Council member Kovacic and CARRIED to EXCUSE the absence of Mayor Marshall. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. It was MOVED by Councilmember Segal, seconded by Council member Kovacic and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Chang None Mayor Marshall City Attorney Deitsch announced the City Council met in Closed Session earlier this evening and determined that the City would join as Amicus Support regarding Agenda Items 2a. and 2b. With regard to Agenda Item 2c. the City Attorney reported that the facts, which came to the attention of the City, which allowed the closed session, pertained to the proposed moratorium extension on the agenda tonight. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4a. &4b. 0'-('10-2.5" ORDINANCE: At its October 15, 2002 meeting the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2166 recommending NO. 2166 adoption of the 2001 California Fire Code and Ordinance No. 2167 recommending adoption of (Fire the 2001 Califomia Building Code, 2001 California Mechanical Code, 2001 California Plumbing Regulations) Code, 2001 California Electrical Code, 2001 California Code for Building Conservation, 1997 ORDINANCE: Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatemenl.of Dangerous Buildings and the NO. 2167 2000 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code. (Building Regulations) (ADOPTED) C$;l.O - Os" Mayor Pro tem Chang OPENED the Public Hearings for Agenda Item 4a. and 4b., the adoption of Ordinance No. 2166 and 2167. No one came forward to address the City Council. It was MOVED by Councilmember Kovacic, seconded by Councilmember Segal and CARRIED to CLOSE the Public Hearing City Attorney Deitsch presented for ADOPTION and read the title of ORDINANCE NO. 2166: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE III OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FIRE REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2001 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES BASED ON THE 2000 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE ADOPTED BY THE WESTERN FIRE CHIEF'S ASSOCIATION". It was MOVED by Councilmember Segal, seconded by Council member Kovacic and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that ORDINANCE NO. 2166 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Chang None Mayor Marshall 3 11/5/02 44:0219 City Attorney Deitsch presented for ADOPTION and read the title of ORDINANCE NO. 2167: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, I AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDING REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2001 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES 1 AND 2, AND THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUME 3, INCLUDING STATE OF CALlFONRIA AMENDMENTS APPLICABLE TO LOCAL JURISDICTIONS AND CERTAIN OTHER AMENDMENTS, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 EDITION, WITH APPENDICES, INSTALLATION STANDARDS AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENTS APPLICABLE TO LOCAL JURISDICTIONS, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE 2001 EDITION, WITH APPENDICES, INDICES, TABLES AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENTS APPLICABLE TO LOCAL JURISDICTIONS, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION; AND FURTHER ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PROVISIONS FOR THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1996 EDITION, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION, WITH APPENDICES, INSTALLATION STANDARDS AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENTS APPLICABLE TO LOCAL JURISDICTIONS, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, 2000 EDITION, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1997 EDITION, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE I INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION, 2001 EDITION, WITH APPENDICES AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENTS APPLICABLE TO LOCAL JURISDICTIONS, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1997 EDITION, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER AMENDING SECTION 8641.2 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE." Staff responded to Councilmember Wuo's concern with regard to the noise generated by air conditioning units installed in the R-2 and R-3 area, stating in part that, noise screening wili be handled through the planning process using the City noise standards. It was MOVED by Council member Kovacic, seconded by Council member Segal and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that ORDINANCE NO. 2167 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Coullcilmembers Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Chang None Mayor Marshall 4c. O~O~t.(O ORDINANCE Consideration of the report and recommendation to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2170 entitled: NO. 2170 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA EXTENDING INTERIM (Interim Urgency URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2169 PROHIBITING THE PROCESSING OF MULTIPLE-FAMILY 1 Ord, No. 2169 PROJECTS LOCATED ON R-2 AND R-3 ZONED PROPERTIES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF Extension) PLANS THAT HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED FOR FORMAL PLAN CHECK WITH THE CITY'S (CONTINUTED) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT PENDING THE COMPLETION OF 4 .11/5/02 '\" ''''"f 44:0220 AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S R-2 AND R-3 ZONING REGULATIONS. I On October 1, 2002 the City Council adopted a 45 day interim urgency ordinance (Urgency Ordinance No. 2169) prohibiting the processing of multiple-family projects located on R-2 and R- 3 zoned properties with the exception of plans that have been accepted for formal plan check with the City's Development Services Department on or before October 1, 2002. The Development Services Department recommended that the City Council extend the interim ordinance for ten (10) months, fifteen (15) days. City Attorney Deitsch noted that the adoption of the moratorium would require a unanimous vote of the Council. Further, the City Attorney explained in detail Council's options, stating in part that the moratorium currently in place, which was adopted on October 1, 2002, will expire by its own terms on November 15th with or without any action by the City Council tonight. However, since the Council has directed staff to expeditiously bring forward for Council's consideration at a public hearing the proposed zoning changes that would effect development standards in the R-2 and R-3 zones and since the Council will be conducting that public hearing at the next Council meeting on November 19th, one option would be to consider not extending the moratorium and continuing the public hearing to an unspecified future date. The effect of that would be to have the moratorium expire on its own on November 15th, and only if in the future the City Council would like to entertain a moratorium regarding the same subject, it will require a scheduled and noticed public hearing. I In response to a Council question, staff noted that a Public Hearing to consider changes in multiple residential projects will be held on November 19, with a second reading in December and the changes could take effect in January 2003. Since January 1, 2002, twenty-Four (24) Multiple-Family Architectural Design Reviews have been submitted (165 units total). Six (6) projects currently in the design review process (28 units total); twelve (12) projects approved and either in the plan Check process or b'uilding permits have been issued (111 units total); and, six (6) projects approved but plans have not been submitted for plan check (26 units totai). It was noted that the Planning Commission agenda through end of this year is full and none of those six projects that are in the design review process are scheduled for modification. There would probably not be time for new projects to come in before the code change by Council in early Janua/)'. It was MOVED by Councilmember Segal, seconded by Councilmember Wuo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to CONTINUE the Public Hearing to an indefinite date. City Manager Kelly clarified that the City Council voted to table in essence, the moratorium extension. Therefore, the moratorium will expire on November 15, 2002. For those projects that have received design review they can now go into plan check. Those projects that have not received design review, it is not likely that they will be able to proceed through the system based upon the potential of new codes being adopted by the first of Janua/)'. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Chang None Mayor Marshall AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 1 Shone Wanq, 111 West Foothill Boulevard, took exception to Council member Wuo's comments in a Chinese Newspaper with regard to the selection and appointment of City Planning Commissioners. Councilmember Wuo responded to the comments made by Mr. Wang. 5 11/5/02 5. SEGAL (Festival of Bands) 44:0221 Robert Kladifco, 348 West Las Flores, referred to a violent attack which occurred on his personal properly in Arcadia. He questioned if there is a gang problem in Arcadia? Has residential crime I increased in Arcadia? And if there are accurate crime reports. He would like to see that the City officials consider a Community Advisol)' Board. An advisol)' board of citizens who with the help of the Police Department, and help of the City, would be able to address the crime and violent issues that are reported, and not reported in the community. City Manager Kelly noted that the Police Department will prepare a report for Council discussion and direction with regard to similar incidents. Jack Tsao, 1147 Altura Terrace, expressed his disagreement with the moratorium on R-2 and R- 3 zoned properties in the City. He hoped that the City would have comprehensive planning for the future of the City of Arcadia. He also addressed and expressed concerns with regard to different homeowners associations, the skate park and the Metro Gold Line station. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Council member Segal encouraged everyone to attend the Festival of Bands which will take place on November 16, 2002. (Lucky Baldwin Mr. Segal expressed appreciation to all who attended the Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic last Sunday. Day) He thanked all the City Departments who worked hard to make this a great event. (Crime Statistics) WUO (Lucky Baldwin Day) (Barcham and Chien) (Rotary Club 75th Anniv.) (Veterans Day) (Ramadan) (APD Officer Jurman and Sgt. Harper) (Crosswalk Htg. Dr.) (Wang and Tsao) Mr. Segal commented on Arcadia's crime statistics, stating in part that the Council receives a full report from the Police Department on the crime statistics annually and are'fully informed of the crimes statistics and what is taking place in the City. Council member Wuo thanked City staff for their good job at the Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic. Mr. Wuo expressed congratulations to Lane Barcham and Alison Chien who will be riding on the City's Rose Parade Float, January 1, 2003. Mr. Wuo attended the Arcadia Rotary Club 75th Anniversal)'. It was very successful event. He wished the Rotary Club to continue to do their best in serving the community. Mr. Wuo encouraged everyone to attend "Remembering Our Veterans and their Families", which will be hosted by Supervisor Antonovich at the Arcadia County Park on Saturday November 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mr. Wuo mentioned that tomorrow is the beginning of the month of Ramadan, which is a 30 day fast for Muslims. Mr. Wuo referred to an article in the newspaper and congratulated Arcadia Police Department officer John Jurman and Sergeant Ken Harper for their quick response in rescuing a 92 years old woman from an Arcadia pool. Mr. Wuo would like staff to look at the pedestrian crosswalk at Huntington Drive near the Race Track and make it more visable for drivers by maybe adding a flashing light Mr. Wuo expressed appreciation to Shone Wang and Jack Tsao for expressing their comments and criticisms to the Council. 6 11/5/02 I 1 I I I KOVACIC (Translations) (Police Dept.) (Mr. Tsao) (libraI)') (Constitution Team) (Boards and Commissions) (Festival of Bands) CHANG (Arcadia Police Department) 44:0222 Council member Kovacic would like to receive transiations from articles published in the Chinese newspapers. He enjoyed reading the articles. Mr. Kovacic referred to Mr. Kaldifco's comments, stating in part that, Council members receive crime reports evel)' week. He felt that it is important for the City to address crime issues and communicate with the community as well as the Council. He considers Arcadia an extremely safe community. Mr. Kovacic encouraged the Council and the community to participate in the Arcadia Police Department's "Ride Along" program, get to know the officers, visit the department and discuss any issues they may have. Mr. Kovacic responded to the comments expressed by Mr. Tsao. He noted that the five existing HOA's have been active for about fifty years. The City never did what HOA's do and there is no duplication of effort on both the City and the associations part. Mr. Kovacic acknowledged Library Board members who were present to greet the Council at their first City Council meeting in the libraI)' auditorium. Mr. Kovacic noted that due to the Council Chambers renovation project, the Arcadia High School Constitution Team will meet in the Methodist Hospital Auditorium. Mr. Kovacic noted that the Commissioners Recognition Dinner will be held on Wednesday. He encouraged residents to fill out a Citizen Resume and be involved in one of the many City Boards and Commissions. Mr. Kovacic encouraged everyone to attend the Festival of Bands, which will take place on November 16, 2002. Mayor Pro tem Chang echoed Mr. Kovacic's comment with regard to the Arcadia Police Department. He felt that Arcadia has a "Class A" Police Department. (Arcadia RotaI)' Mayor Pro tem Chang attended the Arcadia Rotary Club 75th Anniversary last Friday, It was a Club) huge success. (Arcadia White Christmas) 6. ROLL CALL Dr. Chang noted that the Arcadia White Christmas program was established in 1932. It is an organization, which reaches out and helps needy families during the holiday season. He encouraged evel)'one who wants to make a donation to the Arcadia White Christmas, contact the Arcadia Thrift Shop. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGNECY PRESENT: ABSENT: Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Segal and Wuo Agency Member Marshall It was MOVED by Agency Member Kovacic, seconded by Agency Member Segal and CARRiED to EXCUSE the absence of Agency Member Marshall. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. 7 11/5/02 44:0223 7. CONSENT ITEM 7a. MINUTES (Oct. 15, 2002) It was MOVED by Agency Member Segal, seconded by Agency Member Segal and CARRiED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE t1he Minutes of the October 15, 2002 Regular Meeting. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Chang None Agency Member Marshall ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to November 19, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in the Arcadia Public Library Auditorium, 20 Duarte Road. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED 8. CONSENT ITEMS 8a. MINUTES APPROVED the Minutes of October 15, 2002 Regular Meeting. (Oct. 15,2002) 8b.03LfO-30 OFFICE APPROVED the purchase and installation of systems office furniture for use Citywide from Knoll, FURNITURE Inc. in the amounts specified in each respective departmental budget. PURCHASE (Citywide) 8c. c> 7:;"0- SO LEASE APPROVED American Golf Corporation's request to assign the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course ASSIGNMENT Lease to AGOC Operating Company, LLC and AUTHORIZED the City Manager to EXECUTE (American Golf the necessal)' documents, if any, as approved by t1he City Attorney. Corp.) I 8d. Cl<J /5 -(d> PROF. SVCS. AWARDED a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $51,049 to CH2MHILL for AGREEMENT Engineering Analysis of Sewer CC1V Inspections - phase II; and, AUTHORIZED the City (CC1V - Sewer Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE an Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. System) 8e. (?2-2.t:>- /0 REVISED APPROVED revised job descriptions for Police Reserve Officer 1/11/111 and new job descriptions JOB DISCRIP. and compensation levels for Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Division Chief, effective November 6, & COMPENS. 2002. LEVELS (Police Res. ""/111 - Deputy Fire Chief & Fire Division Chief) 8f. OGbP-60 FINAL TR. MAP APPROVED the Final Map of Tract No. 53700 for a 10-unit condominium project at 210-232 NO. 53700 South Second Avenue. (210-232 S. 2nd) I 8 11/5/02 I I I 44:0224 8 0350'" 6() g. GRANT ACCEPTED a $1,775 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services for a Museum , (Institute of Assessment Program. Museum & Libral)' Svcs.) In response to a Council query, staff stated in part that, the Museum Assessment Program (MAP) is a cooperative program between the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the American Association of Museums designed to help museums assess their strengths and weaknesses and plot a course for future improvements. The Institute provides grants to museums to participate in the Museum Assessment Program (MAP), which is administered by the Association. 8h. Olf '8' 0 -/0 ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2163 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NO.2163 THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING DIVISION 8 TO ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 4, (Massage PART 2 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE REGULATION OF Therapist Reg.) MASSAGE THERAPISTS." 81.0h70- bC> ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2168 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NO. 2168 THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE (Senior Res. PERTAINING TO SENIOR RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY, ASSISTED LIVING AND DEMENTIA Community) CARE." 8j.0730- 70 PROF. SVCS. AUTHORIZED the City Manager to amend an existing Professional Services Agreement with AGREEMENT Charles Walton Associates for the Phase I interior renovation of the Library. (Libral)' Interior Renovation Proj.) 8k. 0 7ft/ 0-/0 AWARD AWARDED a contract in the amount of $93,909.00 to D & J Foothill Electric for the replacement CONTRACT of electrical switchgear and field lighting modifications at Bonita Park; and, WAIVED any (Bonita Park - informalities in the bid or bidding process; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Cierk Electrical to EXECUTE a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. Upgrade) In response to a Council question staff stated in part, that the construction of the skate park requires the relocation of outside lighting conduits. This item was included as an alternate bid item in anticipation of a lower bid directly from an electrical contractor, rather than a skate park contractor. THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 9a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j and k APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SEGAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KOVACIC AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Chang None Mayor Marshall 9 11/5/02 44:0225 9. CITY MANAGER 9a. 07'1-0 -/0 I CAMINO Consideration of a request for financial assistance from the City by the Arcadia American Little GROVE PARK League, to help pay for the construction of restrooms and a utility building at Camino Grove UTILITY BLDG. Park. & RESTROOMS CON ST. Camino Grove Park currently houses one ball diamond and there are plans for another field to (Arcadia be located on the southeast corner of the playground. This would create a two-field American Little baseball/softball complex. With the ever-increasing use of the facility for practices and league League - Fin. games, the need for a restroom has become significant. As a result, the Arcadia American Little Assistance) League proposed to build a 300 sq. ft. utility building that would incorporate restrooms and space (APPROVED) to store supplies. The building would be constructed on City land, adjacent to the tennis courts. The estimated cost for the building is $40,000, which the Little League hopes to fund with contributions from the League itself ($15,000); the Berger Foundation ($15,000); and, the City ($10,000). Sufficient funds are available in the Capital Outlay Fund. It was MOVED by Councilmember Segal, seconded by Councilmember Kovacic and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROPRIATE $10,000 from the Capital Outiay Fund; and, APPROVE a $10,000 contribution toward the construction of a utility building with restrooms at Camino Grove Park; and, DIRECT the City Manager to work with the Arcadia American lillie League to EXECUTE an agreement regarding the use and operations of the building. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Chang None Mayor Marshall I 9b. PEACOCK CORNER (Phase II) (APPROVED) On October 27, the final unveiling of "Peacock Corner" took place as part of the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic. Volunteers have been instrumental in the completion of Phase I. Additionally, commercial donations were received that made electrical and landscape improvements possible. Phase II of Peacock Corner includes a 10' high bronze sculptured peacock emerging from the center of the fountain, with each of the benches surrounding the fountain to be tiled with a complemental)' mosaic design. A local artist has estimated the peacock sculpture will cost approximately $35,000, plus $1,500 to install a foundation for the sculpture. The labor cost to tile the existing benches is $4,950, plus material (the cost of material depends on the tile selected). Staff requested the City Council's direction with regard to Peacock Corner - Phase II. Co unci I member Segal suggested selling a goal on raising half the cost of Phase II for Peacock Corner and appropriation of remainder funds by the City. Council concurred. Considerable discussion ensued concluded by the following motion. It was MOVED by Council member Segal, seconded by Council member Kovacic and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE $25,000 from the Capital Outlay Fund with the understanding that there will be some fundraising for the additional $25,000. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Chang None Mayor Marshall 1 10 11/5/02 I 1 1 ADJOURNMENT (In Memory of William James Harkness )) ADJOURNMENT (In Memory of Anne Foley Walters) ADJOURNMENT (Nov. 19, 2002) ATTEST: 44:0226 Mayor Pro tem Chang adjourned the meeting in memory of William James Harkness. "William Harkness passed away, on Thursday, October 31,2002, at the age of 88. He and his wife of 65 years, Harriet Harkness, were long-time residents of Temple City and La Verne, California. William was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He worked for Uniroyal Tire Company for 35 years. He was a kind and gentle man with a great sense of humor and his family will miss him dearly. He is survived by his wife Harriet; 2 sons, William Jr. and wife Carol and Robert Harkness and his wife Pat; and daughter Gail Marshall and her husband Burton. Loving grandfather to six grandchildren and five great grandchildren, with a new great grandbaby due in February. Councilmember Kovacic adjourned the meeting in memory of Anne Foley Walters who passed away October 29, 2002, at the age of 87. "Mrs. Walters is survived by her sons, Gary and his wife Vickey Foley and Vince and his wife Dolores Foley. Vince and Dolores of course are an Arcadia couple and have been extremely active in the life of our community. She is also survived by her daughters, Meriiyn Murany, Jan Foley and sister Mary Diane Foley; 14 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Walters resided in Arcadia the last several years of her life. She loved attending Mass every morning at Holy Angeles Church until deteriorating health prevented her from doing so. The Funeral Mass for Mrs. Walters was held on November 4th at Holy Angels. Again, I would like this meeting to be adjourned in the loving memory of Anne Foley Walter". At 9:10 p.m. the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED to November 19, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cay Mortensen Auditorium, Arcadia Public Libral)', 20 Duarte Road, for a Regular Meeting to conduct the business of the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ana any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of properties. ro temp.ore 11 11/5/02