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Home My WebLink About01/15/201355:0001 CITY COUNCIUSUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2013 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Harbicht called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Vince Foley, Jack Lynch, Kevin Tomkins, and Robert Tong appeared and spoke on the Single - Family Design Review and Homeowner's Association /Architectural Review Board process. STUDY SESSION a. Report, discussion and direction on Single- Family Design Review and Homeowner's Association /Architectural Review Board process. City Manager Lazzaretto and Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Kruckeberg presented an overview of the Single - Family Design Review and Homeowner's Association/ Architectural Review Board processes and history, design review cases process between 2006 and 2012, major challenges, examples of built environment, pre- design review of homes, early design review of homes, and recent design review of homes. It was the consensus of the City Council that size and neighborhood compatibility be considered in all aspects of the Design Review process. The Study Session ended at 6:35 p.m. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) and 54956.9(c) to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation — one (1) case. b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of Alhambra, et al. v. County of Los Angeles et al (Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.: BS116375. The Closed Session ended at 6:55 p.m. 01 -15 -13 55:0002 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Mayor Harbicht called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION - Reverend Rick Seely, Fire Department Chaplain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Hue Quach, Administrative Services Director ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo, and Harbicht ABSENT: None REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON STUDY SESSION /CLOSED SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Deitsch reported that the City Council met in a Study Session to hear a report from staff regarding Single - Family design Review and Homeowner's Association /Architectural Review Board processes; no specific action was taken. In addition, Mr. Deitsch reported that the City Council also met in a Closed Session to consider Item (a) and (b) listed on the posted agenda; he reported that item (a) dealt with a potential claim by the developer of the Campus Commons Senior Housing Project regarding certain obligations due to the developer in the year 2015; no reportable action was taken. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto announced that the staff report relating to Consent Calendar Item 2.h was replaced and distributed to the City Council in advance of the meeting. 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 Mayor Pro Tern Segal to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 1. PUBLIC HEARING a. Approve the Statement of Objectives and Projects for use of Communitv Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Fiscal Year 2013-14, the City Manager to modify the project allocations should amendments become necessary, and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission Recommended Action: Approve Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Kruckeberg presented the staff report. Mayor Harbicht opened the public hearing. No one appeared. 01 -15 -13 2 55:0003 A motion to close the public hearing was made by Mayor Pro Tern Segal, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Harbicht declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Segal, seconded by Council Member Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to approve the Statement of Objectives and Projects for use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Fiscal Year 2013 -14; authorize the City Manager to modify the project allocations should amendments become necessary, and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission. AYES: Council Member Segal, NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Wuo, Amundson, Kovacic, and Harbicht Scott Hettrick, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared and commented on various events and programs being sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce; he announced that Jim and Shelly Romo were selected as Citizens of the Year; and that the Taste of Arcadia will be held on September 23, 2013. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 1234]). City Clerk Glasco announced that the Arcadia Historical Society is having a general meeting on January 31, 2013, at the Lutheran Church of the Cross and the US Forestry Service will be present to discuss "The Stories the San Gabriels Tell" and invited everyone to attend. Council Member Amundson commented on the early release of prisoners as a result of the State's Realignment Program and the negative impact to the community; he invited everyone who is interested in what is happening in the Downtown Arcadia area to visit their website at downtownarcadia.org; and he discussed the relighting of the windmill at Denny's Restaurant. Mayor Pro Tern Segal had no comments. Council Member Kovacic announced his interest in the publication of a second edition of the Visions of Arcadia book and invited everyone to submit articles; he wished his son, Casey and Mayor Harbicht's grandson, a Happy Birthday. Council Member Wuo wished everyone a Happy New Year since this was the first City Council meeting of the New Year; he announced Chinese New Year in early February; he reminded everyone that little league baseball starts in late February, and wished all players a great season. Mayor Harbicht congratulated Jim and Shelly Romo on being selected as Citizens of the Year; he announced that the City Council now receives their City Council agenda electronically; he announced that Tim Conway, Jr. will be the guest speaker at the Mayor's Community Breakfast on March 8, 2013, and invited the public to attend. 01 -15 -13 3 55:0004 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 20 2012 December 4 2012 and December 18, 2012. Recommended Action: Approve b. Adopt Ordinance No. 2306 amending Article I of the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding Chapter 14 concerning the establishment of Community Benefit Districts Recommended Action: Adopt C. Accept a Proposal for Baseball Field Improvements at Eisenhower Park by Santa Anita Little League. Recommended Action: Accept d. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a one year contract extension with Vargas Olson Enterprises. Inc. for construction maintenance services at various City facilities in an amount not to exceed $105,770. Recommended Action: Approve e. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with J Colon Coatings Inc. for the Torrey Pines Reservoir Recoating Project in the amount of $168,200 and authorize an additional appropriation of $18,200 from the Water Fund Recommended Action: Approve f. Revised classification specifications for Crime Analyst Dispatcher 1 /II and Senior Accounting Technician. Recommended Action: Approve g. Approve a new 499 - gallon liquefied petroleum gas storage tank for emergency Power generation at 801 Singing Wood Drive a real property zoned as R -0 Recommended Action: Conditional Approval h. Approve a pedestal design and dedication plague language for the Lucky Baldwin statue donated to the City of Arcadia by Margaux Viera and Heather Gibson Recommended Action: Approve Receive and file the City of Arcadia Energy Action Plan. Recommended Action: Receive and File It was moved by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Segal, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 2.a through 2.i. AYES: Council Member Amundson, Segal, Kovacic, Wuo and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: None 01 -15 -13 55:0005 3. CITY MANAGER ITEMS a. Municipal NPDES (Stormwater) Program Update Recommended Action: Receive and File Environmental Services Officer Vanessa Hevener presented the staff report and a powerpoint presentation. Maryam Adhami, of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, L.A. County Public Works appeared and answered questions raised by the Mayor and the City Council regarding the process. It was moved by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Segal to receive and file the Municipal NPDES (Stormwater) Program Update. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Harbicht adjourned this meeting at 8:00 p.m. to February 5, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. ATTEST: Ge Glasco, Ci Clerk 5 Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor 01 -15 -13