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CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2012
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Harbicht called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) — No one from the public appeared.
STUDY SESSION
a. Report, discussion and direction regarding the following matters: (a) the City's 5 Year
Financial Plan and Budget, (b) the future of Santa Anita Race Track and Development/Land
Use possibilities, (c) Economic Development Opportunities, (d) City Revenue Generation,
(e) Park Master Plan /Development Fund, (f) Massage Uses Update, (g) Pregnancy Homes,
(h) Rusnak Project, (i) School Joint Use Agreements, (j) the future of Water Pricing, (k) 6.6.v
Lighting Systems, (1) City Hall Remodel, (m) Class One Fire Status, (n) City Council Ticket
Policy, (o) Reserve Policy /Grand Jury Report Findings, (p) Risk Management Issues, (q)
Possible Establishment of Youth Commission, and (r) the 110th Anniversary Celebration.
(a) Regarding the City's 5 year Financial Plan and Budget, the City Council suggested
that staff (i) add a line item to the budget to fund the equipment replacement fund; (ii)
leasing and /or offering sponsorships of City vehicles by businesses and the
community; (iii) build a position vacancy factor of 1.5% into the future budget; (iv)
further explore revenue enhancements and make sure that generated revenue is tied
to a specific purpose and not necessarily just to the General Fund; (v) further
consider raising the utility user tax rate to the allowed 7 %; and (vi) explore new
investment options on 5 % -10% of overall portfolio for City Council consideration at a
future date.
(b) Regarding the future of Santa Anita Race Track and Development/Land Use
possibilities, the consensus of the City Council was that (i) any development needs
to compliment racing; (ii) the City Council's primary goal is that horse racing remain
in Arcadia; and (iii) that staff reach out to Mr. Stronach regarding future development
plans for the Race Track property.
(c) Regarding Economic Development Opportunities, the City Council suggested that
staff (i) continue efforts in the Downtown Business Area; (ii) maintain and enhance
code enforcement efforts on property and business owners; and (iii) look for
opportunities to enhance South Baldwin Avenue, Live Oak Avenue and Duarte Road.
The City Council recessed for lunch at 11:45 a.m. and resumed at 12:45 p.m.
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(d) Regarding Park Master Plan /Development Fund, the City Council suggested staff (i)
revisit the Park Master Plan; (ii) explore partnering opportunities with the County on
the use of the west side of the County Park as a sports field and the schools; and (iii)
maximize use of city facilities; they discussed the soccer field and how to pay for new
programs.
It was suggested that a subcommittee be formed to meet with the School District to
discuss their maintenance and future capital costs; on motion by Council Member
Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Amundson, it was the consensus of the City
Council to appoint Mayor Harbicht and Mayor Pro Tern Segal meet with the School
District.
(e) Regarding Massage Uses, the City Council suggested staff (i) amend the Arcadia
Municipal Code to comply with State law; (ii) explore enforcement options; and (iii)
review Conditional Use Permit (CUP for all vs. none).
(f) Regarding Pregnancy Homes, the City Council suggested staff (i) identify where the
pregnancy homes are located; and (ii) explore the cost of hiring someone on a
contract basis to assist with the pregnancy home issue.
(g) Regarding Rusnak, the City Council suggested staff (i) make contact with Mr.
Rusnak; and (ii) move forward with the demolition of the Santa Anita Avenue
buildings.
(h) Regarding the future of water pricing, the City Council suggested showing some
samples of how a budget based water pricing model works, and (ii) continue to
investigate budget based rates.
(i) Regarding 6.6.v lighting System, the City Council suggested (i) posing options to the
Homeowner Associations; and (ii) investigate how did current lights were added to
the community (City paid, HOA assessments, etc.).
Q) Regarding the City Hall Remodel, the City Council (i) authorized up to $300,000 in
funding to enhance the Phase II project; (ii) they discussed other financing options
for a new City Hall including the use of Parks Development Fund; and (iii) would like
a tour of the new Forrest Services building arranged.
(k) Regarding the Class One Fire Department Status, it was the consensus of the City
Council that the City wait and see if there is a change in status.
(1) Regarding the City Council Ticket Policy, it was the consensus of the City Council
that the Ticket Policy be revised to (i) remove reference to specific events, (ii)
determine whether there is a "business or public purpose" in City Council attendance
and allow the City to pay for the Council Member, and their spouse if appropriate;
and (iii) that the City Manager be given the authority to choose which events are
designated as having a business or public purpose.
(m) Regarding Reserve Policy /Grand Jury Report Findings, the City Council directed
staff to prepare and bring back for consideration a General Fund Contingency
Reserve Policy.
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(n) Regarding Risk Management issues, it was the consensus of the City Council to
reduce the City's workers compensation deductible to $500,000, at the appropriate
time.
(o) Regarding the Possible Establishment of a Youth Commission, it was the consensus
of the City Council to wait until a proposal is received.
(p) Regarding the 110th Anniversary Celebration, it was the consensus of the City
Council that (i) no event be planned; and (ii) Council Member Kovacic move forward
with an updated version of his Visions of Arcadia book.
The Special Meeting ended at 4:10 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 regarding Public Employee
Performance evaluation. Title: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the Special Meeting at 4:43 p.m.
ATTEST:
Gen Glasco, Ci Clerk
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Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor
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