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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 5,2000 I I I ()IIO,~'" 42:0262 1.:1 fJ' ,j ) C'( CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ROLL CALL 1. la _ POW,MIAR.AG ATCfTYFAC, (APPROVED) 01' ,'-.' 0'; J ,1/;; N'/' MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING and REGULAR MEETING December 5, 2000 As authorized by the Arcadia City Charter. Section 408, and the California Government Code. Section 54956, a Special Meeting of the Arcadia City Council was called by Mayor Kovacic on November 30, 2000 to be held at the City of Arcadia Council Chamber Conference Room. 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California. from 5:30 p,m, to 6:00 p,m, on December 5, 2000. at which time the Regular Meeting commenced. , PRESENT: Councilmembers Chandler. Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic ABSENT: None TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL None, City Manager Keily announced that he received notice from the Edison Company with regard to potential for brown outs to occur this evening, Public Works Services was notified, STUDY SESSION At the Novembe~ 7, 2000 City Council Meeting. Councilmember Marshall suggested that the POW/MIA flag be flown on the flag pole in front of the City Hall Council Chambers. The City Council directed staff to bring back information for Council's consideration, In summary. City Manager Kelly reported that the POW/MIA flag originated in 1971. Federal law now mandates that this flag be flown at certain federal government facilities on selected days and some facilities every day, The days that the POW/MIA flag must be flown at most federal buildings are: Armed Forces Day. May 16th; Memorial Day. May 25th; Flag Day. June 14th; Independence Day, July 4th; POW/MIA Day, September 18th and Veterans Day. November 11th. The flag is black in color with white lettering and is flown directly beneath th" American Flag on the same pole, ::o:lowing a brief discussion it was MOVED by Councilmember Marshail, seconded by Counciimember Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE the POW/MIA flag to be flown on a daily basis at the City Civic C€nter, the three Fire Stations, ttie Community Center and the Library, 12/5/00 Don Kennedy, Recreation and Parks Commissioner, expressed appreciation for the Council's support of the 'construction of a skateboard park and stated in part, that these days kids are wearing helmets when they are riding their bikes or even when they are snow boarding. He felt by the time the skateboarding park gets off the ground and is constructed, the kids will be used to wearing helmets and there will not be any problems with enforcement, equipment regulations, or liability issues, :'. "...' It was MOVED by Council member Marshall, seconded by Councilmember Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE the City Manager to spend up to $10,000 from the Capital Outlay Fund to fund the 1 st phase and retain a c9nsultant for a , skateboard park, ~.;. 1b. 'SKATEBoARD 'PARK ' (.APPRovED)' ,YP-!tJ ".';Y t', . . ~ " .'. t ", , " t'-~... ;. .' ., , .f... ., . , }~ .( ~ ~ 42:0263 AYES: ' , NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Chang. Marshall, Segal and Kovacic None None I-~ . . ' The Recreation and Parks Commission considers it a top priority to construct a skateboard "park in the City of Arcadia, In an effort to address this priority, an informal, nO'cci~t assessment was performed by Steve Rose, of Purkiss Rose and Associates, to determine a site compatible for such a use, Of several park sites visited (Newcastle, Eisenhower and Bo~ita), Mr. Rose identified Bonita Park as a feasibie location, The City Council has not formally reviewed such a project and it is not in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), The decision to design and construct a skateboard park involves considerably more than location, size and funding, Since the passage of Assembly Bill 1296, giving cities and public entities limited protection from lawsuits brought as a result of skateboard-reiated injuries or damages occurring on public property from people 14 years and older. no skateboard lawsuits have been reported to the State of California. however. additional insurance for such a facility is standard, Set forth in the December 5, 2000 staff report are volumes of information complied by City staff and the City of Monrovia's complete 'comprehensive study, tour and analysis of skateboard parks in the cities of Huntington Beach, San Dimas, Claremont, La Verne, and Giendora, .' On Sunday. January 7. a major skate event is being planned from 1 :00 p,m, to 4:00 p,m. at the Community Center parking lot for middle school and high school age youngsters, City staff believes the event will help determine the interest level in skating by local youth and also the type of skating activities that are most popular. In preparation for a potential Council meeting to study the possibility of a skateboard park in Arcadia. staff will investigate available State and/or Federal funds which could be used toward such a project; review a potential joint venture with a neighboring city; and hire a professional landscape architect to conduct youth/community workshops to assess interest; I collect and analyze the data and then proceed to develop a concept. This initial phase would cost approximately $8,000-$10,000 and take 2-3 months, depending on the architect's availability. The final construction cost will be predicated upon location, size and amenities. In a brief discussion the City Manager noted that in most of the cities contacted, it was apparent that input from the skaters themselves was critical throughout the design, planning and construction process, Some communities continue this involvement by having the skaters monitor and "police" their own facility, I Considerable discussion ensued, Some Councilmembers expressed concerns with regard to enforcement of equipment regulations, liability issues, and assignment of City staff or the Police Department to monitor the facility, .~ I 2 12/5/00 ,I I I 1c. I-lABITATFOR HUrvw-JfTY (RECEIVE & FIIJ3) REPCR1) C",-);. '.);/ oJ /i~i -1 i~!-J:' . ~;~i;;~ '/ ' J . '~Y;.i'il\,''''~1:11 \r.t 42:025.1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic None None Donald Penman. Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services, presented an overview of a low/moderate income housing development coordinated with an Habitat for Humanity Housing Program, At its September 5. 2000 meeting the City Cour.e11 instructed staff to work with a realtor to find a property that would be feasible fur the City to construct some kind of a project with Habitat for Humanity and to retain an economiclfinancial consultant to assist in an overview of the economics of these projects, Keyser Marstun Associates. Inc" consultants to the Redevelopment Agency on housing matters. provided a summary based on their experience with Habitat for Humanity housing, Staff indicated that there are not any vacant pieces of property which are suitable for this project in the R-2 and R-3 zones, Mr. Penman explained in detail the key elements that the City should look at when working with the Habitat for Humanity program such as: location. City zoning. City development standards and timing. Habitat builds housing for underpriviledged or low income families. The City contributes the property and the housing is constructed with donated time and labor, and because of that it sometimes take longer than it typically takes to build a hOlJse In his presentation Mr, Penman advised that the Elks Lodge, located on Huntington Drive, has expressed interest in a land trade with the City for the former Mounted Police nite, In response to a Council question, Mr, Penman noted that the former Mounted Police r.ite located at Live Oak Avenue and Sixth Avenue is owned by the City and partially used by the City Public Works Services as a water storage facility, In order to develop low/moderate income housing on that site the Redevelopment Agency should buy the land from the City. City Manager Kelly noted that Redevelopment law indicates that the Housing Fund con be: used anywhere in the City for a low/moderate income housing development. Considerable discussion ensued centered on the Live Oak site and the possibility of a lan~ exchange with the Elks Lodge, Staff noted that the current site of the Elks Lodge is :'0,000 sq. It, and has more value than the former Mounted Police site on Live Oak Avenue whidl is about 53,000 sq, ft. Councilmember Marshall was in favor of looking further into the Elks Lodge land trade suggestion and relocation, She felt this land trade had good potential for thO! City, In addition, Ms, Marshall also felt that before the Council makes any decision on a Habitat fcr Humanity project the land trade with the Elks Lodge should be explored, Mayor Kovacic stated, in part. his vision relative to the requirement to provide low/moderate income housing in the City, He is in favor of a Habitat project and believes Council i,; obligated to play some role in providing housing for those who cannot afford it. Moreover, hI; is not in favor on putting any restrictions on the income of the residents, he would le3ve th~;t matter up to the Habitat staff, Councilmember Marshall believes it is premaiure to vote on a Habitat for Humanity prcjcct and made a MOTION, which was seconded by Councilmember Chandler and CARRIED Cll roll call vote as follows. to RECEIVE and FILE the report on the Habitat For Humanity; and, DIRECT staff to initiate NEGOTIATIONS with the Elks Lodge fer a possible relocation to Live Oak Avenue, Mayor Pro tem Se~al stated in part, the question that Council should address first would be whether or not the Council would like to have thin housing in place, ~nd then address thp. eit", 3 12/5/G(} ',' 1d. I'D HOC SUB- COMMrTlEE (IoPPROVED) (j';-' (~. ., (I COUNCIL MTG, INVOCATIONS OlIO . ~!>"' 42:0265 question, He is not convinced the Elks Lodge proposal is a viable alternative, He believes the Council should consider the merits of a Habitat project and not procrastinate the decision, Further. Mr. Segal commented the Council has an obligation to provide this type of housing in the community. . ~ . + I AYES: NOIOS: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Chang and Marshall Councilmembers Segal and Kovacic Non~ - -. - .' Consideration of the report and recommendation to form an ad hoc sub-committee of the City Council concerning the imminent land use application from Santa Anita Race Track. Because 'of the significance of this project to the community, and to ensure that the issues related to the General Plan, environmental analysis and all impacts of the project are carefully reviewed, City Manager Kelly suggested that a City Council sub-committee with the Mayor an'd Mayor Pro tem as members. meet with Mr, Stronach (the property owner) to ensure that he is aware of City and community concerns, The sub-committee would prepare minutes of the meetings for the Council to review. . Councilmember Chandler would like to see the sub-committee express the Council's opinions to Mr, Stronach and not individual opinions. The Mayor and Mayor Pro tem concurred, Mayor Kovacic noted that at a joint Homeowner's Association meeting involving' the Lower Rancho and the Village area, a representative from Santa Anita Race Track iridicated that they are planning to submit the same proposal originally submitted for a com'mercial deVelopment at the race track, ' City Manager Kelly suggested sending a letter to Mr, Stronach indicating the sub-committees formation and suggesting a meeting after the first of the year before any application is I submitted, He also noted that before the sub-committee meets with Mr: Stronach, there will be a study session for the Council's direction on the issues, Following a brief discussion it was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Council member Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPOINT Mayor -Kovacic and Mayor Pro tem Segal to serve on the sub-committee to meet with the project applicant after the Council's study session input. AYES: ' NOIOS: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Marshall: Segal and Kovacic None None At 6:41 p.m, the City Council RECESSED and RECONVENED in the Council Chamber for the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p,m, Mayor Kovacic read a statement provided on guidance by the California Attorney General and the Arcadia City Attorney with regard to offering invocations by' various religious denominations at City Council meetings, Invocations will continue to be conducted along with other introductory events at City Council meetings; invocations will be welcomed, though not required by the City as a condition to the City Council meeting; invocations will not be limited by the City to any particular religion; the City will ask those individuals providing invocations to '.,. not disparage other religions or attempt to proselytize; otherwise, the City will continue in its . . " '. ,; current practice of not supervising or approving the content of invocations. INVOCATlQ'.l Reverend Ray.Petzholt, Mandarin Bapti:;t Church I 4 12/5/00 I I I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL. 2, ORD, & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY 3, MAYOR'S YOUTH SVC. AWARD (Farr) ll~tl~ i':'-{!:1'~~{;\~ , .. l' (l'~.'i!J,t'l.'f'-{ 'L~'\)'r1 42:0266 Saral, Waliany PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmernbers Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic None Mayor Kovacic introduced Kevin Randolpil, Acting City Attorney SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Kelly requested Agenda item No, 8b" "Recommendation to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Hilton, Farnkopt & Hodson for solid waste consulting services", be removed from tonight's agenda, 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 Mayor Kovacic presented the December, 2000 Mayor's Youth Service Award to Art Farr, a music teacher in the Arcadia Unified School District for 35 years, Mr. Farr's commitment to Arcadia's youth is legendary in both worlds of recreation and music, In 1963, he began his involvement with the Arcadia Recreation Department as a playground supervisor. For thirty years he ran the summer basketball program and has spent the past fifteen years as the Recreation Department's Day Camp Director and Coordinator. Mr. Farr currently assists with the Marching Band and is the Director of Concert Band 1, Orchestra 1 and Co-Director of Orchestra 3, Mayor Kovacic thanked Art Farr for his dedication and service to Arcadia's youth, 4, MA YOR'S Mayor Kovacic presented'the December, 2000 Mayor's Senior Service Award to Art and SENIOR SVC, Peggy Leatherman for their involvement and participation in many organizations that serve AWARD tile local community, Mr. Leatherman coached little league. led the local Indian Guides, and (M/M Leatherm2n) helped the Graduation Night Commission at Arcadia High School. Mrs, Leatherman was a very active member of the PTA and helped with the campfire program, She served on the Senior Citizen's Commission for two terms and has volunteered at the Community Center over the years, ser/ing lunches, Mrs, Leatherman served as President of the Assistance League of Arcadia, Mr. 8. Mrs. Leatherman bring a genuine sen~e of caring to their local activities by willingly and enthusiastically contributing to a better Arcadia, 5. 01) ~ ). .Y" S,G'v, Mayor Kov"cic pr2sented an appreciation plaque to William Kern for ten years of service on MOSQUITO e, t~e San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board, VECTOR CONTROL, ,(KERN), LA COUNT\' FAIR (Wali5ny) M8yor KovaCIC presented the Mayor's C.,rtificate of Commendatio" to Sarah Waliany, 2nd pla<;o winner in th", LOG Angeles County Fail Spol!ing Bee for ~lil Los Angeles County 4th Graders. AUDIEN,:E PARTICIPATION (\jen'~. fj 12/5/00 , . ."!"It . ~ r'. !/~.., :.,. 42:0267 6. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS '" I'.' ~, SEGAL (S~o,:" Festival) , .. Mayor Pro tem Segal invited everyone to participate at the ~ednes~ay, December 6, 2000 at 4:30 p,m. .;-... ~. . . Holiday Snow Festival, ., ' , , MARSHALL (Quote) Councilmember Marshall shared a,saying by George Washington, "It is the duty of nations to acknowledge the providence of almighty God, to obey his will. to be grateful for his benefits and humbly to employ his protection and favor', KOVACIC Mayor Kovacic encouraged everyone to attend the Holiday Snow Festival on the west lawn of (Snow Festival) City Hall. (New Officers) Mayor Kovacic expressed congratulations to Police Chief 'Hinig for his excellent presentation at the Rio Hondo Regional Training Center graduation ceremony. and to the four graduate officers from the Arcadia Police Department. (Skate-a-bration) Mayor Kovacic encouraged everyone to attend "Skate-a-bration" on January 7, 2001, in the parking lot of the Community Center at 4:00 p,m. 7, THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY .. : ROLL CALL PRESENT: Agency Members Chandler. Chang, Marshall. Segal and Kovacic ABSENT: ,None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ," None. I 7a, MINUTES (Nov, 21, 2000) (APPROVED) 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 November 21, 2000 Reguiar Meeting. t.' " ". - .. AYES: ." ; NOES: < ,.." ',ABSENT: Agency Members Chandler, Chang. Marshall, Segal and Kovacic None None -, 7b, LEGAL BOUND-Consideration of the report and recommendation to authorize RKA Civil Engineers Inc, ARY DESCR. & (RKA). to prepare the legal boundary description and map for the proposed South Arcadia 'MAP & Commercial Area Amendment and to appropriate $17,000 from the'unprqgrammed reserve ,APPROP. for such services. FUNDS '. ' (S, Arc, Com'l The Agency is required to prepare a Legal Description and Boundary Map pursuant to the Area) State Board of Equalization requirements for the proposed South Arcadia Commercial Area (APPROVED) Amendment. Staff prepared a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the preparation of the Legal lYe f( J' , 'J Description and Map, Of the three (3) civil engineering firms who received a copy, RKA Civil , u',~".: Engine'ers Inc" submitted a proposal. The Agency's consultant and staff recommended RKA . , '.' ',,' . based upon their, response and previous experience, The work will take approximateiy 7 weeks. , ,.. [ It was 'MOVED by Agency Member. Chang. seconded by Agency Member Chandier and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZERKA Civil Engineers Inc, to prepare the I legal boundary description and map for the proposed South Arcadia Commercial Area; and, APPROPRIATE $17.000 from the unprogrammed reserve for their services, '....,. 6 ' 12/5/00 I I I 'I'"'v 1""'", ':1 :\' '~'" 'f/?-l ,t' ',-~'~~;/'1~"'i"~.. 42:026~ AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Ag~mc;y Members Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic None ' None ADJOURNMENT The meeting l1i the'l\rcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to December 19, 2000:')1 6:00 p.m, 8, CONSENT ITEMS THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED 8a. MINUTES APPROVED the Minutes of the November 21. 2000 Regular Meeting, (Nov, 21, 2000) 8b, PROF. SVCS, Withdrawn, AGREEMENT (Solid Waste) f) " i 1 /, I 8c, (h.O 60' ADULT' . AWARDED a contract to Spanos-Hawkey, LLC to provide adult literacy services to the LITERACY Arcadia Public Library; and. ACCEPTED a grant from the State Library for this purpose; and. SVCS. AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE a contract in a form approved (Library) by the City Attorney. 8d, 0)10..-, ACCEPT ACCEPTED all work performed by Vido Samarzich Inc" for the rehabilitation of Arcadia Civic WORK Center Athletic Field and electrical upgrades as complete; and, AUTHORIZED the final (Civic Center payment to made in accordance with the contract documents subject to the retentl('~ of Athlethic Field $36,082.93, Rehab,) Be, t) . va VEHICLE PURCHASE (Rec, & Comm, Sv,;s, Dept. & Library) ,J AWARDED a contract for the purchase of three (3) 2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS vehicles for the Recreation and Community Services Department and Library to Rotolo Chevrolet in th~ amount of $52,772,71; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager to EXECUTE a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. ' 8f. /ri'" 'l, 1-YR. PROF. AUTHORIZED the City Manager to EXECUTE an agreement with The Ferguson Group to SVCS, represent the City of Arcadia on legislative issues and revenue opportunities, subject to AGREEMENT review and approval by the City Attorney. for a twelve (12) month period. effective December (NatiGnal 1. 2000. Legislotiva ,L\dvocac)') THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 80, c, d, e and f APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MARSHALL. SECONDED BY COUNCILMEM8ER CHANDLER AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES:, ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic None " None 7 ' 12/G/OO 9, Glni 9. . "SAN GABRIEL ,~ -. VALLEY MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DIST. BD. (Chandler) tJlf'; 9b. .:./(} RESOLUTION , NO. 6205 (SG Basin Water Quality Authority Bd. - Christiansen) 10, 10a. ",." I .{ I I RESOLUTION NO, 6206 (Conflict of Interest Code "," .' ....... 42:0269 CITY MANAGER I:" Consideration of. the report and recommendation to appoint a delegate to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees. William Kern is currently representing the City of Arcadia on the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees, Mr, Kern's term of office expires on January 1, 2001, After serving in this capacity for over ten years. he has informed the City that he does not wish to be reappointed. It was recommended that the City Council appoint one of its own members to a two-year term on the Board, ideally prior to January 12. 2001. It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Segal. seconded by Council member Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPOINT Council member Chandler to serve a two-year term as the City of Arcadia's representative to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees. AYES: NOES: , ',ABSENT: Council members Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic None None Consideration of the report and recommendation to approve Resolution No, 6205 Electing a Representative for Cities with Pumping Rights to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority. The State Legislature (SB 1679) established the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority (WQA) on February 11. 1993 to develop, finance and implement groundwater treatment programs in the San Gabriel Valley. As stipulated in the enabling legislation, the term of the board member and alternate representing cities with pumping rights will expire January 1. 2001.. An election for this seat will take place on December 19, 2000 at WQA Headquarters. The number of votes for each city is based upon one for every 10,000 people and therefore. Arcadia has five (5) votes in total. Chris Christiansen. a member of the Covin a City Council and Larry Glenn a member of the Glendora City Council requested to be consider for appointment. ' I -' It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6205 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CALIFORNIA. ELECTING MAYOR CHRIS CHRISTIANSEN OF COVINA, CALIFORNIA, TO REPRESENT CITIES WITH PRESCRIPTIVE WATER PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY', AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Chang. Marshall. Segal and Kovacic None None Mayor Kovacic requested an update of the quality of Arcadia water for a future agenda, CITY ATTORNEY Acting City Attorney Randolph presented for ADOPTION and read the title of RESOLUTION NO, 6206 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA. APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED APPENDIX TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF I 8 12/5/00 I I I Amendment) (ADOPTED) ADJOURNMENT (Dec,19,2000) ATTEST: ' , , ;', ~.~ . . '""j ., 42:0270 1974, It was MOVED by Council member Marshall, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Segal and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that RESOLUTION NO, 6206 be and it is hereby ADOPTED, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Chang. Marshall, Segal and Kovacic None None At 7:38 p,m" the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED to December 19, 2000 at 6:00 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 necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of properties. J 9 12/5/00