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Home My WebLink About12/04/201254:0135 CITY COUNCI'L/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. PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht ABSENT.- None PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one from the public appeared. 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. 16141111110 MI a 1-4 X111-11Aff a", 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 PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht ABSENT: None 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. . if " I City Manager Lazzaretto announced there was no supplemental agenda information. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDIAAACES AAD RESOLIXnC-9=��z r'EADINIG 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. WITIWA Lisa Teraishi-Wong, Foothills Middle School PTSA President, appeared and commented on various activities and fundraisers at Foothills Middle School. 111111111pill pill 11111 City Clerk Glasco 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. a. Adopt Ordinance No. 2304 amending various sections of Chapters 2 and 4A of Article I of the Arcadia Municipal_ Code,,— regarding administrative citations for Building, Zoning, Plumbing, Electrical or other similar violations. Recommended Action: Adopt 12-04-12 2 1*72211 b. Adopt Ordinance No. 2305 amending Article I of the Arcadia Municipal Code b adding Chapters 12 and 13 concern,ina-design-build contracts, and exempfion from California Labor Code requirements applicable to Public Works. Recommended Action: Adopt C. Authorize and direct tb�g_�QitManaqer 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 Group for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services in the amount of $65,000. 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 Aareement 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. 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 AYES: Council Member Segal, Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht NOES, None ABSENT: None b. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an A reement to Lease to the g Huntington Library 150 acre feet of Fiscal Year 2012-13 Water Production Rights in the West Raymond Basin for a total cost of 137,500. 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 • Redevelopment N.on-Housing Fundspeer 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 11484. AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Amundson, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None 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. ATTEST: -G-en 6fiasco, City Cf6rk Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor 12-04-12 4 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. i1lill riiiffifi� I A I i 1q, 1111111 1111111111111111111 1:11111111111111111111 .00-, -0 a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of Yongiian ("Richard") ZhgM,,,.an individual and Ruxia ("Nancy:) Liang, an individual v. City of Arcadia, et at. and Does 1-50; Los Angeles Count (Pasadena) Superior Court Case No. GC047929 Mu��* . 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. 11 * i 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 Z PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Wuo and Segal ABSENT: Mayor Harbicht 6r, A motion was made by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Amundson to excuse Mayor Harbicht from this meeting. Iiiiii 1�11111 liq 111 1!1 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 subleasing of certain medical facilities to third parties by Methodist Hospital. 111� p ''III' ilill 1�1111 11; 11 1!111 Ii LIN L City Manager Lazzaretto announced there was no supplemental agenda information. 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. 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 Hetttick 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. NO moil Ilia] I Stu MGM KE*Xl=t- City Clerk Glasco wished everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year, 12-18-12 2 61UMUl 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. 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 PEqigcts, Recommended Action: Adopt b. Accept all work performed by All American Asphalt for Construction of the Huntington Drive Capacity Improvements Project. Recommended Action: Approve C. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with All American Asphalt in the amount of $508-00.0, for Baldwin Avenue Rehabilitation and approve a 10%, contingency., Recommended Action: Approve d. Authorize and direct the City MaDA.gerto, execute a contract with Madan] Builders for the renovation of Cay Mortenson Library Auditorium Proiect in the amount of $122,0100 including a 10% contingency. Recommended Action: Approve e. Authorize and direct j!je City Manager to execute a Price Agreement and nnpn 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 $10000 from the Capital Outlay Fund. Recommended Action: Approve 12-18-12 3 9- Approve a change order for an increase of $40,0Q0 to .,the Purchase order contract for 10-8 Retrofit for the installation of emergency related equipment and l4qhfina 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 Ia 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 concernim the establishmenLgf Communit 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 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. U411161143 Glas,co, QVy Clerk Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor 1 -1' 8 -12 4