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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 25,2000 I I I 0110 ~-o I()~,>-O,) cc. 42:0237 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 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25, 2000 The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency mel in an Adjourned Regular Meeting with Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich on Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 8:10 a.m., in the Conference Room of the City Council Chambers. 1- ROLL CI\l.L: PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic ABSENT: None Others in attendance: Michael D. Antonovich, Los Angeles County Supervisor, 5th District Jay Gomez, Senior Deputy, Office of Supervisor Antonovich Conal McNamara, AICP, Land Use, Parks and Economic Development Sidney L. White, AICP, Manager, Economic/Redevelopment Division, County Community Development Commission Roy Williams, Agency Operations Manager, East County Community Services Agency, County Department of Parks and Recreation William R. Kelly, Arcadia City Manager Donald Penman, Assistant City ManagerlDirector of Economic Development June D. Alford, City Clerk 2. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. 3. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Warren Shaw, 1635 South Third Avenue, expressed the appreciation of the Lawn Bowler Members to Supervisor Antonovich for his help in the restoration of the bowling green at the Arcadia County Park. The Lawn Bowlers hope to bring national tournaments to the City's Centennial Celebration in 2003. Mr. Shaw also thanked the City Council and City staff for the fine senior service programs at the Community Center. Beth Costanza, Executive Director, Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, announced that the Chamber's recent 11th Annual Craft Faire and Carnival at the County Park was a smashing success. Ms. Costanza thanked Supervisor Antonovich for his assistance in securing the County Park for this event. 4. O~;'I '> -. 'I.f) ARCADIA The Arcadia County Park is under the management of the Los Angeles County Parks and CO. PARK Recreation Department. In recent years City staff has seen an increase in usage of this park OPERATIONS and at the same time an increase of City police and fire services at the park. Problems have & PROCESSES arisen with the County Parks and Recreation Department in the processing of reservations for 1 . 10/25/00 42:0238 events held at the park, most recently the Chinese Moon Festival and the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Craft Faire and Carnival. Staff noted issues have arisen that the City has not I previously encountered after years of cooperation between the two jurisdictions. City Manager Kelly asked if there has been a change in County policy. Roy Williams, Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, East County Community Services Agency, reported his division look over the reservation system for this area from the Los Angeles North County on -July 1 st. There was a transition period that was difficuit and East County Parks and Recreation was not aware of the various events held at Arcadia Park. He realized that fees were assessed for the Moon Festival and the Chamber Craft Faire Ihis year that were-not charged in the past, although they should have been. His office did manage to process these applications somewhat late. Mayor Kovacic noted that Jay Gomez, Senior Deputy, Office of Supervisor Antonovich, was instrumental in working out problems for the Chamber's Craft Faire, and thanked him for his assistance. Mr. Gomez commented that the Supervisor's office should be made aware of City events held at the County Park to help facilitate the process. In response to a policy for patrolling the park during such events, the City Manager reported, Arcadia Police and Fire tend to be the first vehicles in when a situation arises because of their proximity to the park. City police patrol the park if there is a community event. On a regular basis Arcadia Police only go into the park if called in. Other times Arcadia PD peruse the park when driving past. Ms. Costanza, Executive Director, Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, advised that the Chamber hired off duty Arcadia Police to provide security at the perimeter of Arcadia Park for the Chamber's Faire. Mr. Williams advised County Park Police usually cover events inside the park and call Arcadia Police for back-up, if needed. Mr. Williams introduced Joyce Gibson, County Parks and Recreation, who is in charge of this area for the County. I Df;, L{o - 'jl ~EDEV. CNTY. The City CouncillRedevelopment Agency recently placed a portion of Live Oak Avenue within the PTN. LIVE OAK City inlo a study area for redevelopment. This area met the definition of blighl as defined by AVENUE. state law. The Agency has moved into a more formal phase of plan preparation, environmental report, tax analysis, etcetera. The County area of Live Oak Avenue, when compared to Arcadia's -portion, appears to be in worse condition than Arcadia's section of Live Oak. The question of possible redevelopment of the County area of Live Oak in conjunction with the City's section in a joint project was opened up for discussion... a commercial revitalization project along the frontage of Live Oak from Peck Road west would benefit both agencies, staff noted. Sidney White, Manager, EconomiclRedevelopment Division, County Community Development Commission, referring to a joint project, stated in part, the first step is information gathering, which Arcadia has already implemented, and possibly County's area of Live Oak could be added; and what would be the cost to add the County area to the study; and, the potentials for the area, opportunities and constraints. The project could be a combination of programs rather than redevelopment, such as merchant participation and redevelopment. The question of the cost of adding County's section of Live Oak to the study was discussed. Mr. GOmez reported the Monrovia, Arcadia, Duarte (MAD) Town Council (unincorporated areas of said cities) met with the County Community Development Commission (CDC) and residents to discuss their concerns of these areas. At this point in time CDC is working on a plan to determine how the County can address the concerns of these unincorporated areas. Supervisor Antonovich, in response to Council's question of how to obtain County involvement in the proposed project, commented, Council has now brought this matter to the table and County I will address it. With respect to payment of the consultant for adding the County area of Live Oak to the study, he felt there shouid be a scoping meeting to discuss that with all parties involved; 2' 10/25/00 '~li',.,l:f"\'~"r'.: r '; 'frr ~ r't'l~r :-, "I,"' ,"-~,,~:r,ll 42:0239 I the County CAO and CDC, the City Manager, City Council and the City's consultant, and, in addition, scope out what the City wants to achieve from the study and what each entity can bring to the table. His office will arrange this and gei all the parties together for such a meeting. The City Manager noted staff will transmit all of Arcadia's existing reports and documents regarding the subject area to Supervisor Antonovich's office in preparation of this meeting. Considerable discussion ensued of the potential constraints of redevelopment or upgrading the Live Oak area... County staff noted this particular project area would not be a simple process. II was noted also, if the area could be upgraded, the large number of residents in that area would support the businesses. Staff noted also there does not appear to be community opposition to redevelopment in the Live Oak area. Referring to the former site of the drive-in movie theater at the corner of Live Oak and Peck Road, County staff reported Ihat 125 detached condominium unils are proposed to be built on this property by a private developer. This project is scheduled for a November 21 st hearing before the Regional Planning Commission. The Supervisor's office will pass along the status of . this project following the November 21 st meeting of the Commission. Josephine Tung, addressed the City Council and Supervisor Antonovich, stating in part that residents in the unincorporated area of Arcadia cannot send their children to Arcadia High School. Further, these properties do not have the same value as properties located in the corporate Iimils of the City. Ms. Tung was advised this is a School Dislrict issue. I Councilmember Chang noted also, County residents wish to utilize the Arcadia Transit service and the City cannot offer this service beyond the City limits. He asked if County can work with the City in providing this type of transportation for these County residents. Supervisor Antonovich stated in part that he is not aware of any Joint Powers Agreements (JPA) to make this happen. Mr. Penman, Assistant City Manager/Direclor of Economic Development, reported there may be a means of expanding Arcadia's service area with approval of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). If approval can be obtained... it will then become a cost issue to use the City's Prop A funds to serve County residents. Supervisor Antonovich said Jay Gomez and staff from his office will work with Arcadia staff on the application form. Arcadia staff will meet with County staff and return to Council regarding a service change in Arcadia Transit operations for Council's consideration and allocation of funds to justify the modifications. On behalf of the City, Mr. Kelly thanked Supervisor Antonovich for the mudlftood assistance last year and with the onset of the rainy season, future assistance. The City Manager commented the assistance from the Supervisor's office was outstanding. Supervisor Antonovich noted his hope thai the candidates on the November 7th ballot for the California Senate and Assembly will make the issue of the MTA a priority and realize the importance of a regional transportation body, rather than a body geared toward the City of Los Angeles. I In reference to County Measure A on the November 7th ballot, Supervisor Antonovich feit an increase in the Board of Supervisors from five to nine members would not be beneficial to its constituents, and would be costly. 3 10/25/00 '6-~~ :,. 6. ADJOURNMENT (Nov. 7, 2000) ATTEST: 42:0240 In response to Council, Mr. Antonovich reported County is .currently in negotiations with safety members regarding a new retirement plan - 3% at age 50. Los Angeles County's' position is I they cannot afford this, however, he noted it is on the table for negotiation and other retirement benefits are under consideration also. Jay Gomez reminded Council that Supervisor Antonovich is hosting a "Remembering Our Veterans" on November 11th at Arcadia County Park. In appreciation of Supervisor Antonovich's attendance at the meeting this date, Mayor Kovacic presented him with an Arcadia hat and a cobalt blue mug. The Mayor further thanked him and his staff for their help to the City of Arcadia in the past. At 8:56 a.m..the Adjourned Regular Meeting with Supervisor Michael Antonovich ADJOURNED to Tuesday, November 7, 2000 at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the City Council Chambers for a Regular Meeting to conduct the business of the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of properties. , ~ ~ &ihe D. Alford, City ark ~ I ~ 1 I 4 10/25/00