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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2a: Minutes of November 20, 2012, December 4, 2012 and December 18, 2012.warowi PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht ABSENT: Council Member Kovacic. A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Amundson, to excuse Council Member Kovacic from this meeting. Due to the number of residents in attendance at this Study Session, Mayor Harbicht recessed the meeting at 5:35 p.m. to the Council Chambers. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Harbicht called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers at 5:40 P.m. STUDY SESSION a. Report, discussion and direction regarding motor vehicle parking and storage regulations in the single-family residential zones, including recreational vehicles. City Manager Lazzaretto and Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg presented the staff report. The following individuals appeared and spoke in opposition of motor vehicle parking and storage regulations in single-family residential zones, including recreational vehicles. John Murphy Bob Kimball James Glass Ralph Martinez George Hlista Brian Goldin Philip Andreen Philip Andreen Ed Winter Arthur Fry Ted Norwood James Forand City Manager Lazzaretto announced for the record that Mr. Murphy sent an email to the Mayor and City Council on November 17, 2012, regarding the parking and storage of motor vehicles. It was the consensus of the City Council that there was no need to adopt regulations regarding motor vehicle parking and storage regulations in single-family residential zones, including recreational vehicles. The Study Session ended at 6:25 p.m. 1 11 -20 -12 54:0131 Mayor Harbicht called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION - Reverend Rick Seely, Fire Department Chaplain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Tom Tait, Public Works Services Director ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht ABSENT: Council Member Kovacic A motion was made by Council Member Segal, and seconded by Council Member Amundson to excuse Council Member Kovacic from this meeting. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON STUDY SESSION ITEM City Attorney Deitsch announced that the City Council met in a Study Session to consider whether regulations should be adopted relating to motor vehicle parking and storage in the single-family residential zones, including recreational vehicles; and reported that it was the consensus of the City Council that there was no need to adopt regulations regarding the parking and storage of vehicles, including recreational vehicles, S1PPLENJErITAL IRFORFbATIO City Manager Lazzaretto announced there was no supplemental agenda information. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Council Member Segal to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full, PUBLIC COMMENTS - No one from the public appeared. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 1234)). Council Member Amundson commented on the meaning of Thanksgiving; and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Pro Tern Segal commented on the Festival of Bands and congratulated Arcadia High School and its Band for a successful event; and wished all Arcadians a Happy Thanksgiving, Council Member Wuo wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Harbicht announced that he attended the Interfaith Action Group Thanksgiving Service at the Church of the Good Shepherd; and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. 11-20-12 2 54:0132 1. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2012. Recommended Action: Approve b. Adopt Resolution No. 6852 adopting an Expense Reimbursement and Travel Polic for the City Council and other City Officials who serve on a legislative body, Recommended Action: Adopt G. Adopt Resolution No. 6853 authorizinq_submittal of the Fiscal Year 2012-13 Transvortation Development Act — Article 4 Claim Forms to receive capital and operating funds for Arcadia Transit. Recommended Action: Adopt d, Adopt Resolution No. 6854 approving Amendment Three to the Gold Line Phase 11 Joint Powers Authority Agreement. Recommended Action: Adopt e. Approve _the .,purchase of six (6) Konica multi-function copiers from Image IV in an amount not to exceed $46,857. Recommended Action: Approve f. Award aj2u,rchase, order contract to Los Angeles Freightliner for the .purchase of a 2013 CNG Freightliner aerial tree truck with chipper box for the Public Works Services Department in the amount of $244,363.43. Recommended Action: Approve 9- Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with Office Depot for the purchase of office supplies in an amount not exceed L49,000 for the 2012-13 Fiscal Year, with the option of renewing the contract for three (3) additional one-yea _ periods not to exceed_$ 84, 000 er year through June 30, 2016. Recommended Action: Approve h. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with CLS Landscape Management, Inc. for the replacement of trees lost in the December 2011 windstorm event in the amount of $195,263. Recommended Action: Approve j. Approve Final Map No 71793 for an 11 unit residential condominium subdivision at 715 South Old Ranch Road. Recommended Action: Approve j. Approve cancellation of the January 1, 2013, Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Recommended Action: Approve k. Implementation of Paperless Agenda System for City Council/Successor _Agency Meetings. Recommended Action: Approve Mayor Harbicht requested Consent Calendar Item 1 A be pulled for separate discussion and action. 11-20-12 54:0133 It was moved by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Council Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 1.a through 1j. AYES: Council Member Amundson, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Kovacic At the request of Mayor Harbicht, City Manager Lazzaretto explained the one time stipend for the purchase of the iPad and the rules for repaying the City should the individual leave the City prior to the end of the equipment's life expectancy. It was the consensus of the City Council that once an individual leaves the City, the individual has the option of returning the jPad to the City. It was moved by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item IA. as amended. AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Amundson, Segal and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Kovacic Mayor Harbicht announced that City Manager Item 1.a will be heard at the end of the City Manager portion of the agenda. b. Introduce Ordinance No. 2304 amending various sections of Chapters 2 and 4A of Article 1 of the Arcadia Municipal Code, regarding administrative citations for Building,_Zoning Plumbing, Electrical or other similar violations. Recommended Action: Introduce Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg, and Community Development Administrator Kasama, presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2304 amending various sections of Chapters 2 and 4A of Article 1 of the Arcadia Municipal Code, regarding administrative citations for Building, Zoning, Plumbing, Electrical or other similar violations. AYES: Council Member Segal, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Kovacic G. Introduce Ordinance No. 2305 amending Article I of the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding Chapters 12 and 13 concerring-,,desiq,n-build- contracts , and exemption from California Labor Code requirements applicable, to Public Works. Recommended Action: Introduce City Attorney Deitsch, presented the staff report. 11-20-12 4 It was moved by Council Member Wuo, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2305 amending Article I of the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding Chapters 12 and 13 concerning design-build contracts, and exemption from California Labor Code requirements applicable to Public Works. AYES: Council Member Wuo, Amundson, Segal, and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Kovacic a. Update of the proposed Property Based Business Improvement District in Downtown Arcadia. Recommended Action: Provide Direction Jerry Schwartz, Economic Development Administrator and Marco Li Mandri, President, New City America, Inc., provided an update and overview of a new Downtown Special Benefit District in Downtown Arcadia. It was the consensus of the City Council to agenize this item and bring back an ordinance for City Council consideration at a future meeting. d. Report, Discussion, and Direction on a Long Range Property Management Plan for the Successor Agency to the former Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Recommended Action- Approve Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg, and Economic Development Manager Schwartz, presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to approve the Long Range Property Management Plan for the Successor Agency to the former Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. AYES: Council Member Segal, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Kovacic The Mayor adjourned this meeting in memory of Harriett Harkness at 8:25 p.m. to December 4, 2012, at 6:00 p.m, in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Gene Glasco, City Clerk M_ Lisa Mussenden Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager 11-20-12 0 54:0135 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2012 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Harbicht called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one from the public appeared. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation — one (1) case. The Closed Session adjourned at 6:45 p.m. [91111VA"i I Mayor Harbicht called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION - Reverend Jolene Cadenbach, Arcadia Congregational Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Robert Guthrie, Police Chief ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht ABSENT- None REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM City Attorney Deitsch reported that the City Council met in a Closed Session to consider the one item listed on the posted agenda under closed session concerning the Los Angeles County Water Quality Board; no reportable action was taken. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto announced there was no supplemental agenda information, MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Council Member Segal to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 12-04-12 54:0136 Lisa Teraishi-Wong, Foothills Middle School PTSA President, appeared and commented on various activities and fundraisers at Foothills Middle School. 1`14:1010011"111111 Al "VII'm I LOVUTMEM F ULM Usli j Lal 4 1 a IMT1 t City Clerk Masco had nothing to report. Council Member Kovacic offered his condolences to Mayor Harbicht and his family on behalf of himself and his wife Barb; and complimented the Recreation Department staff on the Holiday festivities this past weekend. Council Member Wuo also offered his condolences to Mayor Harbicht and his family on behalf of himself and his wife, Jane; and complimented the Recreation Department staff on the Holiday festivities this past weekend. Council Member Amundson announced Santa's Squad and the nomination process; and also offered his condolences to Mayor Harbicht and his family. Mayor Pro Tern Segal offered his heartfelt sympathy to Mayor Harbicht and his family on behalf of himself and his wife, Lee. Mayor Harbicht explained and commented on Assembly Bill 1234 which requires the City Council, certain employees, and some board and commission members to have two hours of ethics training. 1. CITY CLERK'S ITEMS a. Appointment to the Human Resources Commission. Recommended Action: Make appointment to fill an unexpired term City Clerk Glasco, presented the staff report. Mayor Harbicht nominated Jonathan Wedhoff for appointment to the Human Resources Commission. Council Member Kovacic nominated John McMahon for appointment to the Human Resources Commission. Seeing no other nominations, it was the consensus of the City Council that John McMahon be appointed to the Human Resources Commission to fill the unexpired term of Jerome Selmer which expires June 30, 2013. V _1-1 *. a. Ado ptOrdinance No. 2304 amending various sections of Chapters 2 and 4A of Article 1 of the Arcadia Municipal regarding administrative citations for Building, Zoning Plumbing, Electrical or other similar violations. Recommended Action: Adopt 12-04-12 2 54:0137 b. Adopt Ordinance No. 2305 amending Article I of the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding Chapters 12 and 13 concerninqdesign-build contracts, and exemption from California Labor Code requirements applicable to Public Works. Recommended Action: Adopt Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a one year contract extension with J & S Striping for Street Striping and Pavement Marking Services in the amount of $85,000. Recommended Action: Approve d. Authorize and direct _the City Manager to execute a one year extension to the Professional Services Agreement with The Ferguson Cron p.for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services in the amount _of_J65,0=E0 Recommended Action: Approve Council Member Kovacic requested Consent Calendar Item 2.d be pulled for separate discussion and action. It was moved by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Council Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 2.a through 2.c, AYES. Council Member Amundson, Segal, Kovacic, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None At the request of Council Member Kovacic, City Manager Lazzaretto explained the purpose of the one year extension with the Ferguson Group. It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 2.d. AYES: Council Member Segal, Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None 3. CITY MANAGER ITEMS a. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Aqreement with the Los Angeles Count y Flood- _Control District, the City of Sierra Madre ,and ,,. the Raymond Basin Management Board for the Santa Anita Dam Stormwater Flood Management Project.. Recommended Action: Approve Public Works Services Director Tait, presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and carried on roll call vote to authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, the City of Sierra Madre, and the Raymond Basin Management Board for the Santa Anita Dam Stormwater Flood Management Project, 12-04-12 MEW; AYES: Council Member Segal, Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None b. Authorize and direct the City Manag,e,r to execute an Agreement to Lease to the Huntington Library 150 acre feet of Fiscall Year 2012-13 Water Production Rights in the West Raymond Basin for a total cost of $37,500. Recommended Action: Approve Public Works Services Director Tait, presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement to Lease to the Huntington Library 150 acre feet of Fiscal Year 2012-13 Water Production Rights in the West Raymond Basin for a total cost of $37,500. AYES: Council Member Segal, Wuo, Amundson, Kovacic, and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY a. Due Diligence Review of Redevelopment Nara Housing Funds per AB 1484, Recommended Action: Receive and File Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg, and Economic Development Administrator Schwartz presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to receive and file the due diligence review of Redevelopment non-housing funds per AB 1484. AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Amundson, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned this meeting in memory of Ron Morris, a long-time Arcadia High School teacher and Constitution Team Coach at 7:53 p.m. to December 18, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Gene Masco, City Clerk By: Lisa Mussenden Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager 12-04-12 4 54:0139 06111000 NWO] PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic Wuo and Segal ABSENT: Mayor Harbicht A motion was made by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Amundson to excuse Mayor Harbicht from this meeting, PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one from the public appeared. a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of Yongiian ("Richard") Zhangan- individual and Ruxia ("Nancy") Liang, an individual v. City of Arcadia ,,- et al. and Does 1-50-- Los Angeles Count (Pasadena) Superior Court Case No. GC047929. ■ "I "I'll a. Consideration to allow Methodist Hospital to sub-lease certain medical facilities to third parties. Recommended action: Provide Direction The City Council received a verbal report from City Manager Lazzaretto, regarding Methodist Hospital's request to sub-lease certain medical facilities to third parties. No action was taken or requested by the City Council on this matter. The Study Session ended at 6:40 p.m. Mayor Pro Tempore Segal called the regular meeting to order at 7.00 p.m. INVOCATION - Reverend Thomas Shriver, Emmanuel Assembly of God PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Wuo and Segal ABSENT: Mayor Harbicht 12-18-12 A motion was made by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Amundson to excuse Mayor Harbicht from this meeting. City Attorney Deitsch reported that the City Council met in a Closed Session, prior to the regular meeting, to consider the one (1) item listed on the posted agenda; no reportable action was taken. In addition, Mr. Deitsch reported that the City Council met in a Study Session, to consider and have a general discussion, without taking action, regarding possible sub-leasing of certain medical facilities to third parties by Methodist Hospital. City Manager Lazzaretto announced there was no supplemental agenda information. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Council Member Wuo to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. F954-�-•� a. Presentation of Certificates to the Arcadia High School Boys Cross Country Team. Thomas Wong, a representative of Metro Gold Line, appeared and provided information regarding a series of open houses scheduled in January 2013, which will allow the public to hear about the SR- 710 project. Scott Hettfick appeared and spoke in support of City Manager Item 2.a regarding the establishment of Community Benefit Districts; and he thanked the City and staff for all their support to the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown area throughout the year; and wished everyone Happy Holidays. April Verlato, Member of the Downtown Business Association, appeared and expressed her appreciation to City Engineer Wray for his time in helping the Association's sub-committee to identify better locations for parking signs in the Downtown area; and also spoke in support of City Manager Item 2.a. regarding the establishment of Community Benefit Districts. Matt McSweeny appeared and spoke in support of the establishment of Community Benefit Districts. LNL41191 I L"I otgrUMMILOA11 L4411 aR &-W lttzg 110 Itif 1V Min I City Clerk Glasco wished everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. 12-18-12 2 54:0141 Council Member Kovacic wished everyone a belated Happy Hanukah, upcoming Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year; he reported that the Arcadia High School Constitution team won the Regionals; and he expressed his thoughts and prayers regarding the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. Council Member Wuo wished everyone a safe holiday season; and encouraged everyone to attend opening day at Santa Anita on December 26. Council Member Amundson reminded everyone to shop Arcadia for their holiday needs; and he commented on alcohol related accidents and reminded everyone to drink responsibly during the holidays. Mayor Pro Tern Segal wished the City staff and residents Happy Holidays; he commented on the tragedy that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School; and also reminded everyone to drink responsibly during the holiday season. �6161 Z &14 , 14 11111 [01-14 4 211 a Adopt Resolution No. 6855 authorizing the Public Works Services Director or the City Engineer to execute right-of-way certifications for CalTrans Administered Transportation Projects. Recommended Action: Adopt b. Accept all work performed by All American Asphalt for Construction of the Huntington Drive Capaq!,ty Improvements Project. Recommended Action: Approve C. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with All American Asphalt in the amount of $508,000 for Baldwin Avenue Rehabilitation and approve a 10% contingency. Recommended Action: Approve d. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with Mariani Builders for the renovation of Cay Mortenson Library Auditorium Project in the amount of $122,000 incl,uding,a 10% contingency. Recommended Action: Approve e. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a Price Agreement and open a purchase order with Performance Truck Repair, Inc. for fire apparatus repairs in an amount not to exceed $80,000 for Fiscal Year 2012-13. Recommended Action: Approve Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with CJ Construction, Inc. for the rehabilitation of Streets with Stone Pine Trees in the amount, of $60,780 and authorize an additional appropriation of $10,000 from the Capital Outlay Fund, Recommended Action: Approve 12-18•12 3 9. App rove a chap ge order for an increase of _$40.000 to -the purchase order contract for 10-8 Retrofit for the installation of emergency related eguipment and lighting for new police pursuit vehicles. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 1.a through 1.g. AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Harbicht 2. CITY MANAGER ITEMS a. Introduce Ordinance No, 2306 amending Article I of the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding_ Chapter 14 concerning the establishment of Community Benefit Districts, Recommended Action: Introduce Economic Development Manager Schwartz, presented the staff report It was moved by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2306 amending Article I of the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding Chapter 14 concerning the establishment of Community Benefit Districts. AYES.- Council Member Kovacic, Wuo, Amundson, and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Harbicht I-, "11011UUMAN" Mayor Pro Tempore Segal adjourned this meeting at 7:47 p.m. to January 15, 2013, at 5:00 p.m, in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Gene Glasco, City Clerk -3 Lisa Mussenclen Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager 12-18-12 M