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Home My WebLink AboutJANUARY 16,2001 I I I OlIO ."OJ ,43:0007 1-16 ,," cC CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE' TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN ':HE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ROLL CALL 1, 1a CJf/O-YO MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, REGULAR MEETING January 16, 2001 , The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Rel1ul<Jr Meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 6:00 p,m, in the Administrative Conference Room of the City Hall. PRESENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic ABSENT: Counciimember Chang (Arrived at 6:10 p,m,) It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Ma:!or Pro ter:l S')gBI and CARRIED to EXCUSE the absence of Counciimember Chang, AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None, CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 - City Manager Annual Perfcrmanc.:J Evaluation, At 6:04 p,m, the Arcadia City Council RECESSED to the Closed Session and RECONVENED in the Council Chamber at 6:40 p,m, ..1i'N0CA'1lON Reverend Terry Keenan, The Santa Anita CtlUrch Cc Oll(1-,)S PLEDGE OF Michael Rider ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 2, HOLIDAY HOME DECORATION AWARDS ()I.),,) 10 PRESENT: Counciimembers Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic ABSENT: Nonl) PRESENTATION Arcadia Beautiful, Commission Chairperson, Janice Torrington, introduced the CorTi mission Members, Following introduction, Commissioner Helen Dahlstrom, Chairperson, Holida:! Home Decoration Awards, and Mayor Kovacic presented thl~ Holiday Home Dec(,ration Awards to the follow;ng recip:ents: Marshall and Jane( Downer Ben and Christen Garrett Raymond and Diane Dahlgren James, Sandra and Michael Rider Kevin Kempton Ken, Suzanne and Melisse Haas Robert and Christy Haines 1032 Hampton Road 512 Vaquero Road 56 Corto Road 270 Magna Vista AVenue 800 N, Second Avenue 527 E. Norman AV8'1uC 459 Oxford Driv.:J 1 ~hG!01 , 3, ORD, & RES, READ BY TITLE ONLY 4, 2001 ROSE COURT PRINCESSES (Jiang & Uribe) 5, MAYOR'S COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD- (Mr. & Mrs,. Sullivan) 43:0008 Veronica Thee Yi Oian " \,' Domenic Zoccoli Elizabeth Andrino Martin and Diane Wood Joseph and Anne Pavlik William and Mary Scott Sergio and Patricia Medina First Design Nails Chinh Thi Nguyen, Owner Block Award: Stanley Boss, representing 926 Encanto Drive 2216 Santa Anita Avenue '7 ' 529 Naomi Avenue 550 Catalpa Road ' ' - 827 Murietta Drive 800 Balboa Drive 431 Las Flores Avenue, 175 Naomi Avenue 617 S, First Avenue '. -; - I < I 6. ' MAYOR'S Mayor's Employee Recognition Award recipient, Esther Reynoso was not able to attend EMPLOYEE -' tonight's meeting due to a family emergency, The award presentation continued for 2 weeks, RECOGNITION- AWARD- CONTINUED I (Reynoso) . ,. 't _ ~ 'J~, Paloma Drive, 900 block " Commissioner Dahlstrom thanked all the participants and congratulated the award winners, Ms, Dahlstorm reminded everyone that the Annual Spring Awards judging'will take place on April 15, 2001, The nominations should be submitted to City Hall prior to that day, At 7:00 p,m, the City Council RECESSED and RECONVENED the Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:16 p,m, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None, It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by'Councilmember Chang and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED, PRESENTATIONS " h ,'" Mayor Kovacic presented the Mayor's Certificate of Commendation to 2001 Rose Court Princesses Nini Jiang and Crystal Uribe, both Arcadia High School seniors, and thanked them for representing the City of Arcadia in the 2001 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, " " Mayor Kovacic presented the January, 2001 Mayor's Community Service Award to Dave and Keppie Sullivan and thanked them for bringing a genuine sense of caring to local activities and enthusiastically and willingly contributing to better the community through volunteer efforts, Dave has been an Indian Guide Leader and Cub Scout Den Leader, He has given the "Growing Up Talk" to boys at Highland Oaks an\.! then District wide for three years, Keppie works for the Arcadia Unified School District as an Activities Assistant at Arcadia High School. She served as PT A President at Highland Oaks Elementary School and Arcadia High School. She is a 10-year member of the Assistance League of Arcadia and has served as Bargain Box Chairman, Social Chairman, Publicity Chairmen and Assisteens Chairman, 2 1/16/01 I I I , IF\fi;;.,t""II):'' l' : ";11\ 'r;. ,. ",' 43:0009 l, MAYOR'S Mayor Kovacic preEen!ea !h-:l Jam:ary, 2001 Mayor's Business Recognition Award !o Jerry BUSINESS Mascott, staling, in part, that Jerrj has been in the local insurance business for over 30 years, RECOGNiTiON He is very involved with the Ncadia Chamber of Commerce and currently is a member of the AWARD Multi-Cultural Committee which will ho:;t a Chamber Mixer on January 22, celebrating the (Mascoltl Chinese New Year at Baldwin Plaza, ,Mayor Kovacic thanked Mr, Mascott for taking great pride in his business and supporting the local community, a, MAYOH'S YOUTH SVC.AWARD, (Arcao ia Educational Foundation - Hawkins) -' 9, ~laY(Jr Kova.:ic: prestlnted the January" 2001 Mayor's Youth Service Award to Michael Hawkins, the Arcadia Educational Foundation President, stating, this year marks the 20th anniversary of the Arcadia Educational Foundation, AEF was started in response to the tax cuts of Proposition 13 in order to provide some of the programs that were no longer supported by taxes, The AEF is made up of parents and interested members of the community who actively support exceptional learning experiences for the youth, Since 1982, the foundation has raised over $5 million for the Arcadia Unified Sohool District and would like to grow to the point where the Foundation gives $1 million to schools, Mayor Kovacic thanked the AEF which believes that a superior education is achieved through a productive partnership with the Aroadia Unified School District, the Aroadia Eduoational Foundation and the community, PUBLIC HEARING 9a, rJ~ ~u ./0 ~ ORDINANCE Consideration of the report and recommendation to approve Zone Change No. Z 00-002 NO,,2133 submitted by Mr. Hank Jong of EGL Associates, Inc" to rezone a 3.81 foot wide strip of land Z 00-002 between 201-221 East Duarte Road and 810 South Second Avenue from C-1/Limited (Zone Change Commercial to R-2/Medium Density Multiple Family Residential, and removing a From C-1 to R-2 P/Automobile Parking Overlay from 810 South Second Avenue, Bet. 20'1-221 E. Duartl) Rd & The General Plan Land Use Designation of the subject 3.81 foot wide strip of land was (~~~~6~~dC~~)') changed from Commeroial to Multiple Family Residential by General Plan Amendment No, - GP 00-002 which was approved by the City Council on November 21, 2000 meeting, This Zone Change is necessary to enable the property at 810 South Second Avenue to be developed with a five-unit residential condominium project. The project couid not be subdivided into condominiums unless there is consistency between the Ger,eral Plar, and .zoning. Mayor Kovacic OPENED the Public Hearing: No one came forward to address the City Council. It was MOVED by Council member Marshall, seconded by Councilmember Chandler and CARRIED to CLOSE the Public Hearing, ,It was MOVED by Council member Chang, seconded by Councilmember Marshall and CARRIED on a roll cail vote as follows to ADOPT and FILE the Negative Deciaration; ,nd, INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO, 2133, entitled: 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF A 3,81 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF F'ROPERTY BETWEEN 201-221 EAST DUARTE ROAD AND 810 SOUTH SECOND AVENUE FROM C-1/L1MITED COMMERCIAL TO R-2/MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, AND REMOVING A P/AUTOMOfllLE PARKING QVERLA'.' FROM 810 SOUTH SECOND AVENUE." , 3 111610.) '., '. " 10, 11, SEGAL (Arcadia Police Reserves) 43:0010 " AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Marshall; Segal'and'Kovacic , None : , ,. None Ij) " AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION , None, ,'. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Pro tern Segal expressed appreciation to the fourteen Arcadia Police Reserve Officers for their effort and lime in support of the Arcadia Police Department by donating approximately 4700 hours of work during the year, Mr. Segal noted that it would have cost the City in excess of a one hundred thousand dollars to replace donated time with working personnel. . (Town Forum) - Mr. Segal invited everyone to attend the "Town Forum" on JanuarY 18, 2001 at 7'00 p,m, in the Council Chambers, " (Spaghetti Dinner - AHS) MARSHALL (Skate--a-bration) (Arcadia Police Reserves) MARSHALL (Marquee) CHANG (FOFC) -- " Mr, Segal encouraged everyone to attend the Arcadia High School Music Club Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 4:00 p,m, Proceeds will benefit the Music Club and different music activities at the high school. . - Council member Marshall thanked Jessica Anderson and Jerry Collins of the Parks and Recreation Department for hosting "Skate-a-bration" at the Arcadia Community Center: -It was a wonderful event with 350 participants, Ms, Marshall hoped that the plan for a skate- board park will come along and the youngsters will have a place to skateboard, I Ms, Marshall also attended the Arcadia Police Reserve Association Dinner and thanked the volunteers for putting so much time in support of the Police Department and saving taxpayers money, Councilmember Marshall shared a line on a marquee at a church in Arcadia: "The bible is your best TV guide", Council member Chang read an appreciation letter from Friends of Foster Children, to the Mayor, City Council, City employees and Arcadia residents for supporting the Sugar Plum Project. ' .. Dr, Chang expressed condolences to family and friends of Stephanie Craig, an ,Arcadia Police Dispatcher. The memorial service for Stephanie was held on Monday, January 12, at the Emmanuel Assembly of God Church, KOVACIC ' Mayor Kovacic read a statement with regard to a Stage 3 power alert, which could result in (Power Outage) brownouts throughout the City, The City of Arcadia has no control over the location of power . outages. 'The Edison Company has indicated they will restore t~e power as soon as possible, (Craig) (Town Forum) ,Mayor Kovacic also encouraged everyone to attend the "Town Forum" on January 18, 2001 in the Council Chambers, There wili be an opportunity for everyone to voice their opinion and - offer advice, ' . . .-. (Skate-a-bration) In response to Mayor Kovacic's query, Jessica Anderson provided a brief report and a video tape with regard to the Skate-a-bration event, which was held on January 7, 2001 at the Arcadia Comm,unity Center, and thank~d everyone who participated in this event. , I. " 4 1/16/01 I 'I I !l3:8011 Mayor Kovacic Gxpressed appreciation and than~ed .Jessica Anderson, Robe!'!"! WMc and Jerry Collins from the Perks and Recreation Department for a job well done, 1 ~!. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY F~OLL CALL PHESENT: Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and K<:>vac;:: ABSENT: None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None, 13, CONSENT ITEM 13a, MINUTES (Jan, 2, 2001) (.^.PPROVED) 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 January 2, 2C01 Regular Meeting, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic None, None ,ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to January 30, 2001 at 6:00 p,m, for a joint meeting with the Arcadia School Board at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive, 14, THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS 14a. MiNUTES (J8n, 2, 2001) 14b, ()nw.,GC! FI~lAL TR, MAP !l-PPI1..0VED the Final Map of Tract No, 53151 for an B-unit :esidential condcmi"ium ~rc.jccl NO, 53151 located at 141-145 California Street. (141-145 Colilornia Street) t\PPROVED the Minutes of the January 2, 2001 Regular Meeting. 14c, CJ"1d).1J - bO ACCEPT WORKACCEPTED all work performed by RVC Roadway Construction, Inc" for the rehabilitalion of (2nd Ave, Rehab,- Second Avenue from Longden Avenue to the south City limit 3S complete; and, Lr,ngoen to i:\UTHORIZED final payment of $7 ,B31.41 to be made in nccordance with the contract S, G;~I Umit) documents, . Counr.ilrnember Mnrshall c()ngratulated Don Penman, Assistant City MangGrlDevelopmC'ln! Services Director and the Engineering Division tor a job well done on the roh?hintmion <)f Second Avenue, She hoped tt,l) same exnElllent performanceiwill conti:1ue !hr0U!;hol't thE: C' ' , I,y, ~4c, 0730 ,'?,-' APPFIOP. ,A,UTHORIZED an additional a;>propriation of $~7,OOO,OO from the Capit81 OlJtiay FU:1d; und, FUNDB AWARDED 3 Professional Services Agreement to ATC ;n iile arnourl! of $24,262,jO fer (Ext<:!',deci Sci' ,1xtomJed soil remediation servicos at the Polio'3 Dep:.uiment. 5 'ih:j.""J1 ......~ <:I 43:0012 Remediation -' PO) In response,to Council's question staff stated that the County oHos Angeles Department of Public Works requested that the City re-evaluate the underground closure/site assessment report for the Police Department which was filed with the county in April 1999, The MTBE testing method performed is no longer an approved EPA testing method, Staff also noted that the Police Station Construction Fund does not provide any funds for MTBE testing and this project is the continuation and compietion of April 1999 underground cl<;>sure/site assessment report, I 14e, OCf:J.1J >'1-.) AWARD A AWARDED a contract to Nobest Inc" in the amount of $238,031,00 for intersection CONTRACT improvements at Live OaklEI Monte Avenues and the Canyon Road sedimentation basin; (Int. Imprvm't and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECTUE a contract in a form Live Oakl EI approved by the City Attorney, Monte and . Canyon Rd,) 14f, 0 t:! O>,(). olr{; AWARD AWARDED purchase contracts in the amount of $59,200,00 to the Los Angeles County PURCHASE Department of public Works for bridge repair work at various locations throughout the Ci\}'; CONTRACTS and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE a contract in a form (Bridge Repairs) approved by the City Attorney, 14g,,J ',It;, 30 , , VEHICLE AWARDED a contract for the purchase of one (1) 2001 Chevrolet Ta,hoe for the Police PURCHASE Department to Won dries Chevrolet in the amount of $33,482,16; and, AUTHORIZED the City (Police Dept.) Manager to EXECUTE a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney, 14h,O>:fJ.;)" ,-:1 . I AWARD 1-YR. AUTHORIZED the City Manager to extend a Professional Services Agreement for Interim CONTRACT Human Resource and Risk Management consulting services, EXTENSION (Interim HR In response to a Council question Tracey Hause, Administrative Services Director, stated in Consulting part, that the total compensation for Interim Human Resource and Risk Management Services - Consulting Services will not exceed $45,000, The term of the contract will be from December Morkus Dec, 2000 through April 2001, This is a contract service and the amount specified is strictly for 2000 to April direct payment for consulting services and it does not inciude any additional payments or 2001) 'benefits, THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 14a, b, c, d, e, f, g and h APPROVED ON MOTION, BY COUNCILMEMBER CHANG, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM SEGAL AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic None ' None ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kovacic ADJOURNED the January 16, 2001 Regular Meeting of the Arcadia City (In Mem~ry of, Council at 7:39 p,m" in memory of Stephanie Craig, Arcadia Police Dispatcher, to January Stephanie Craig) 30, 2001 at 6:00 p,m" for a joint meeting with the Arcadia School Board at the Arcadia (Jan, 30,2001) Community Center, 365 Campus Drive, ' . 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