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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 2,2001 I I I 01/0 -, :., 43:0001 0/.).; 0 f c..c 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 January 2, 2001 The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 2. 2001 at 5:35 p,m. in the Conference Room of the City Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Marshall. Segal and Kovacic None PRESENT: ABSENT: AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. 1. At 5:36 p,m, the Arcadia City Council RECESSED to the Closed Session. The Regular Meeting RECONVENED at 5:41 p,m. CLOSED SESSION 1a ()p;,j'Y"; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956,9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the workers' comp=nsation c~se of Judy Reinholt. case # 0061, 2. STUDY SESSION 2a. COMMERCIAl REFUSEJIND RECYaJNG COMP\..lIINCE W/AAr09 (COOSUIE,ll&cs,) (TABlED) Patrick Malloy, Pubiic Works Services Director, began his presentation by explaining in detail the issues that neEd to be addressed with regard to the City's refuse collection and waste diversion program, As part of the City's waste generation study in 1991, the Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SSRE) was prepared and submitted to the State. This document described each diversion program the City of Arcadia intended to implement to comply with AB 939. In 1993 the City Counc,1 adopted a fee schedule to fund the refuse and recycling program, eJ'ro.;/O-""l) Mr. Malloy noted that the City is not in compliance with the diversion rates as mandated by AB 939, Last Year's annual report indicated that the City diverted 24% of the refuse stream as opposed to the required diversion rate of 25%. The City will not be able to attain the year 200J mandated divers;on rat..) of 50% unless significant changes or improvements are made to existing refuse collection programs. both residential and commercial. Staff requested proposals from ccnsulting firms to assist in the review of the City's refuse collection and recycling programs and the fee schedule to fund this program. The consultant and staff will develop a new recyclin:] guide as part of an educational program for City residents, and will review the multi. family recycling program and make recommendations on program improvc;"!lents in these areas, Staff also recommended modifications to the Arcadia Municipai Code to eliminate vague, conflicting and out-of-date sections, and to add sections needec for corr.pPar.co with AB 939, and also suggested reducing the number of permitted haulers from six (6) to tr,ree (3). TIHl City contracts with Waste Management Inc, to provide 1 1/2/01 43:0002 automated refuse and recycling collection and manual yard waste collection services to single and multi-family households. Commerciallindustrial businesses are free to choose from any I of the five (5) commercinl refuse/recycling haulers permiUed by the City for commercial refuse collection services. In response to Council's question, staff stated, because of the complexity of the refuse collection and waste diversion program, it wouid be in the City's best interest to divide the requested services between two consultants and take advantage of each firm's experience, In a brief discussion staff noted that the residential refuse program diverts approximately 50 percent of the residential waste stream (primarily from greenwaste) from Soiid Waste Landfills (SWL). The permiUed commercial refuse haulers are diverting 2-3 percent of their material from SWL. As a result, the City's overall diversion rate has fallen from an annual high of 45 percent in 1995 to 24 percent in 1999, Considerable discussion ensued. Some Councilmembers felt that it is beUer to hire consultants and implement their recommendations; others felt that it is the haulers responsibility to provide education on the residential recycling program in order to increase the City's diversion rate to 50%, Mayor Kovacic inquired if there is any other City that has worked with these consultants and . , has realized a significant reduction in trash. Staff did not have such information. Further discussion ensued and it was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Segal to APPROVE the staff recommendation to award Professional Services Agreements to Hilton Farnkopf & Hobson and E. Tseng & Associates for solid waste management consulting services, and; EXECUTE the contracts in a form approved by the City AUorney, Mayor Pro tem Segal later WITHDREW the motion for lack of a second, I It was then MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Segal, seconded by Council member Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to TABLE the discussion and direction regarding compliance with AB 939, the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, pending further information and study AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmem;)ers Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic None None 2b. CUL ruRAL ARTS City Manager Kelly presented a brief historical overview of various activity in past years to CENTER promote community interest in a City auditorium, Some years ago funds were raised, (Diso.Jss al1-3Ml approximately $100,000, which funds have been utilized by the School District to lease or rent Joi1t Mfg. Wdh space outside of the City for school events. More recently, Mayor Kovacic and a group of , AUSD) interested citizens visited the Christian Science Church site on Duarte Road which was for 07.3' -, . sale, the group made an offer to purchase this facility which was not accepted, and the facility iJ - ....::, was sold to another entity. More recently the Mayor, Mayor PI'O tem, City staff, two School Board members and District staff met to discuss the possibility of an auditorium which may cost approximately $5M to construct. Other possibilities were discussed, such as a Cultural Arts Center... a multiple use center which usage could raise revenue to offset operating costs. This group felt the cost for such a center could be as much as $15M, depending on what is constructed, City Manager Kelly noted the issues of such potential center: location.., is land ,included or excluded; size; and, funding for the project. Charitnble foundations/trusts and .federal funds were mentioned along with City and School District Funds. He noted the question is... "what does the Community wan!"? I 2 1/2/01 I I I WClCI>.TION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 3. ORD, & RES, READ BY TITLE ONLY 4, MAYOR'S SENIOR SVC: AWARD (Arcadia Thrift and Welfare- Giib & Libby) 6. 6, "SEGAL (Gilb) '. (New Year) MARSHALL (Holidays) MARSHALL (Food ior thought) q,if', J,'jl',"':: .' I "'I ~ ." :~,'+'q 'l" I' .... 43:0003 Following a brief discussion, Council decided to discuss the Cultural Arts Center matter at the January 30, 2001 joint meeting with the Arcadia Unified School Board. The City Council RECESSED at 6:53 p.m. and RECONVENED in the Council Chamber for the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Reverend Gary Clark, Christian Center of Arcadia Allison Segal PRESENT: Council members Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal end Kovacic ABSENT: None City Attorney Deitsch announced the items discussed at 5:30 p.m, meeting. No reportable action was taken, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilrnember Chang and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED, PRESENTATION Mayor Kovacic presented the January, 2001 Mayor's Senior Service Award to Ruth Gilb and Haroid Libby of the Arcadia Thrift and Welfare Shop, and thanked them'for their commitment to Arcadia. The Arcadia Thrift and Welfare provides a valuable service to the community by helping the homeless and the needy and is, run primarily through volunteer efforts. Arcadia Thrift and Welfare sponsors the White Christmas program every year by giving away toys for kids, gift certificates for adults, and groceries, They solicit items from the community to \jive to the needy, This program has been giving back to the community for the, past 78 years and has spent the last 60 years at their current location on First Avenue. ' AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Pro tem Segal expressed get well wishes to Charles Gilb who was involve1 in [J little accident. . Mr. Segal wished everyone a Happy New Year, .' Councilmernber Marshall wished everyone a Happy New Year, and 110;J€d everyone hac Q fabulous and blessed holiday. Councilmember Marshall shared a "f,)od for thought" by, Thomas Corlyl", "Advi>rsity is hare on a man but for one man who can sta,ld prosperity there arc a ,hulldr"d that will stelld adversity", 3 1/2/01 CHANG (New Year) (Goals) CHANDLER (Year 2001) ALFORD (New Year) 43:0004 Council member Chang wished a Happy New Year to the City Council, City employees and citizens of Arcadia, I Councilmember Chang reported his goals for the new year, stating, in part, that he would like to see the expansion of Westfield Shoppingtown, development of Santa Anita Race Track, Foulger Ford site, Live Oak Avenue and the new Police Station, He would like to maintain the high moral, effectiveness and efficiency of City employees; continue encouraging sensibie business development to increase the City's tax revenue and maintain the quality of living environment for all citizens while continuing to maintain Arcadia as a very safe place to live, and provide an excellent educational environment for children. . Councilmember Chandler felt that the year 2001 will be an exciting year for Arcadia, and it holds a great deal of potential opportunities such as; construction of the new police station, expansion of Westfield Shoppingtown. the addition of Live Oak Avenue in South Arcadia to the redevelopment project area, and construction of a new Historical Society Museum building. City Clerk, June Alford wished everyone a Happy New Year. KOVACIC Mayor Kovacic reminded everyohe to attend the "Skate-a-bration" on January 7th,. in the (Skate-a-bration) parking lot of the, Community Center at 1 :00 p.m, (Town Forum) Mayor Kovacic invited everyone to attend the "Town Forum" on January 18, 2001 in the Council Chambers from 7:00 to 8:30 p,m. There will be an opportunity for everyone to voice their opinion, ask questions and make comments. , (Goals) 7. ROLL CALL Mayor Kovacic reported his New Years resolutions. stating, in part: shop Arcadia whenever possible, sales tax revenue is very important to the City; do not look to the City to solve all your problems, pick up trash, report graffiti; in this diverse community, meet your neighbors. plan street parties or other events for your neighborhood, set up neighborhood watch groups; get more involved, there are plenty of opportunities for civic involvement, there is great need for volunteers, especially for the youth and senior citizens; support and promote school and community events. I Mayor Kovacic mentioned some of the Councils goals: maintain Arcadia's conservative fiscal and budgetary policies to closely monitor spending; pursue compatible economic deveiopment such as Westfield Shoppingtown, the Live Oak area and the downtown area; complete construction of the new police station and Historical Museum on time. and within budget; consider available opportunities to build a skate board park and a performing arts center; facilitate appropriate development of Santa Anita Park that is consistent with City's goal of promoting and preserving both live horse racing and also the quality of life in Arcadia; continue to initiate and sponsor community events and programs, especially for the youth and seniors. and; maintain a very close working relationship with the Arcadia Unified SCllocl District. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kavacic None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. I 4 1/2/01 I' I I 8.' 8a. MINUTES (Dec. 19, 2000) 8b, PROF, SVCS. AGREEMENT (S. Arcadia Redev. Plan Amendment) 06<-10-:':'/ \ 43:0005 " .' ~ ,'. ... CONSENT ITEMS It was MOVED by Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Agency Member Segal and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the Minutes of the December 19, 2000 Regular Meeting. AYES: NOES: , ABSENT: Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Marshall. Segal and Kovacic None Ilone Consideration of the report and recommendation to enter into a professional services agreement for the preparation of the proposed South Arcadia Redevelopment Plan Amendment to Key~er Marston Associates. In response to an Agency question staff stated that the Agency Board authorized retention of Lazaretto to complete the Phase I report. Following the completion of Phase I work, which included the: centrc:1 blight study and feasibility analysis. the consultant's contract was not extended for operational reasons, The Phase I report is the requirement of law; the Phase II report would be much more definitive, discussing how to finance and special details. Based upon special expe:-tise staff recommended a change of the consultant from A. C. Lazzaretto & Associates to Keyser Marston Associates for the Phase II work. It was MOVED by Agency Member Chang, seconded by Agency Member Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE the Executive director to enter into a professional services agreement ($112,000) with Keyser Marston Associates in a form approved by Ager.cy counsel to complete the Phase II work for preparation of the proposed South Arcadia Redevelopment Plan Amendment. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Mernburs Chandler. Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic None . None ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to January 16, 2001 at 6:00 p.m, 9, THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS .' 9a. MINUTES ~?PROVED the Minutes of the December 19, 2000 Regular Meeting. '(Dec. 19, 2000) 9b. O'bO-~O FINAL TR. MAP tEPROVEQ the Final Map oi Tmct No, 53075 for a 5-unit residential condominium prClject at NO, 53075 13:i-139 Genoa Stmat. (135-139 Genoa Street) 9c,O 6'70. erO APPROP, AUTHORIZEQ the City to join the Coalition ior Practical Regulation; and, AUTHORIZED an FUNDS .~.PPROPRIATION of $5,000 from the SeIVer Fund for membership dues for the next six (6) (Coaiition for iiiOiith;:--'--."u Practical Rea, - 6 Months) 5 ~ 1/2/01 .~ ~ 43:0006 9d, 01 ~-O '~E'C' ,,::: . : AWARD A AWARDED a contract in the amount of $344,535 to Beylik Drilling, Inc.. for drilling services I CONTRACT for the Anoakia Lane Water Well; and, ADOPTED a Negative Declaration pursuant to the (Anoakia Lane California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Water Well Drilling) ge,0 /d) c .,~ ('j FRIC:NDS/L18, APPROVED the receipt of the $10,000 donation to the Arcadia Public Library from the GIFT ($10.000) Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for the purchase of library materials and in support of the Children's Summer Reading Program, Mayor Kovacic congratulated the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, for supporting the library, . Referring to Agenda Item 9c,. in response to a Council question, City Manager Kelly stated that the Coalition for Practical Regulation (CPR) is a coalition of 33 Los Angeles cities that formed to respond to storm water regulations prepared by the Los Angeles Water Quality Control Board. In response to a Council question regarding Agenda Item 9d" Patrick Malloy, Public Works Services Director noted that the engineering estimate for driiiing the Anoakia Lane Water Well was $255,000 based on the cost to drill the SI. Joseph Well which was completed last year. Mr, Malloy also added that the Developer can not sell any of the houses on that property until the Anoakia Lane Well is driiied and in place, '. THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 9a, b, c. d and e APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHANDLER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CHANG AND I CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandle(, Chang. Marshall, Segal and Kovacic None None ADJOURNMENT At 7:29 p,m,. the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED to January 16, 2001 at 6:00 (Jan, 15, 2001) p,m" in the Conference Room of the Council Chambers for a Regular Meeting to conduct the business of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency and any Closed Session necessarj to diswss personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of properties. ATTEST: ~J_,(2fL~'0 June D. Alfo;li. City r~K '\ // ' I ('; 1/2/01