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CITY COUNCIL /SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2013
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Segal called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber
Conference Room.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Council Member Harbicht, Kovacic, Wuo, and Segal
ABSENT: Council Member Amundson
A motion was made by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Wuo to excuse
Council Member Amundson.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one appeared.
STUDY SESSION
a. Presentation of the City's Traffic Signal Control and Traffic Management Program.
Deputy Development Services Director /City Engineer Wray and Assistant Engineer Kevin Merrill
presented the staff report. No action was required or taken.
Council Member Amundson arrived at 6:55 p.m.
The Study Session ended at 6:57 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Segal called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION - Reverend Julie Bryant, Arcadia Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Tom Tait, Public Works Services Director
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Harbicht, Kovacic, Wuo and Segal
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON STUDY SESSION ITEM
City Attorney Deitsch reported that the City Council met in a Study Session to receive a
presentation from staff regarding the City's Traffic Signal Control and Traffic Management Program.
No action was required or taken.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto announced that a letter was received from Matt McSweeny supporting City
Manager item 3.b regarding the establishment of the Downtown Arcadia Community Benefit District.
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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 Harbicht, to
read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation of a plaque by Muscular Dystrophy Association representative Megan
Berry to the Arcadia Fire Department in appreciation of their raising funds for the
organization.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one 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 Kovacic sent get well wishes to Mayor Segal's mother; he thanked the Arcadia
Chinese Association, the City Manager's staff, and Library staff for providing assistance on the 15th
Annual Law Day which was held on Saturday, June 15; he also thanked City Attorney Deitsch for
sending attorneys from Best Best & Krieger to participate in Law Day.
Mayor Pro Tern Wuo commented on his Father's Day celebration; he also thanked Council Member
Kovacic for Law Day, and all the attorneys who volunteered and participated in a very successful
event.
Council Member Amundson reported that he attended the League of California's Selection
Committee meeting, which included an update on the Public Safety Realignment Program; he
commented on the proposed banning of "fire pits at the beach ", and reported that the AQMD will
conduct a public hearing soon.
Council Member Harbicht thanked the Library Foundation for the gift of $16,900 for programs and
services at the Library.
Mayor Segal announced that he attended the Religious Diversity Hike sponsored by the Boys
Scouts of America, the Relay for Life at the Santa Anita in- field, and an Eagle Scout award
presentation at the Council Chamber.
City Clerk Glasco announced that he swore in 20 part -time employees for the 2013 Summer Swim
Program last Saturday, and provided information on the Arcadia High School pool schedule; and
reminded residents that they can request extra police patrol if they are planning to be away from
home for an extended period of time.
CITY CLERK REPORTS
a. Board and Commission Appointments.
Recommended Action: Make Appointments
City Clerk Glasco provided a brief report on boards and commissions.
Mayor Segal called for nominations and appointments.
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It was moved by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried
on roll call vote to delay appointments to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission until they can meet and
discuss options for improving participation.
AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Amundson, Harbicht, Wuo, and Segal
NOES: None
Human Resources Commission (1 position open)
Council Member Harbicht nominated John McMahon for appointment to the Human Resources
Commission for a four (4) year term ending June 30, 2017.
Seeing no other nominations, Council Members cast their votes as follows:
AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Amundson, Kovacic, Wuo, and Segal
Library Board of Trustees (1 position open)
Council Member Kovacic nominated Janet Hasbrouck for appointment to the Library Board of
Trustees for a four (4) year term ending June 30, 2017.
Seeing no other nominations, Council Members cast their votes as follows:
AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Amundson, Harbicht, Wuo, and Segal
Senior Citizens' Commission (1 At Large Appointment and 3 Service Club Appointment positions
open)
Council Member Harbicht nominated Miriam Carter for appointment to the Senior Citizens'
Commission (City Council appointment) At -Large position for a two (2) year term ending June 30,
2015.
Seeing no other nominations, Council Members cast their votes as follows:
AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Amundson, Kovacic, Wuo, and Segal
Council Member Harbicht nominated Susan Page for reappointment to the Senior Citizens'
Commission Traveler's Club (Service Club appointment) for a two (2) year term ending June 30,
2015; Nancy Slice for reappointed to the Senior Citizens' Commission Senior Friendship Club
(Service Club appointment) for a two (2) year term ending June 30, 2015; and, Steve Sherman for
appointment to the Senior Citizens' Commission (Service Club appointment) for a two (2) year term
ending June 30, 2015.
Seeing no other nominations, Council Members cast their votes as follows:
AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Amundson, Kovacic, Wuo, and Segal
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2013.
Recommended Action: Approve
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b. Resolution No. 6974 initiating proceedings for the annual levy and collection of
assessments for the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 pursuant to the
provisions of Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code and
ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Report.
Recommended Action: Find that this item is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act; and adopt the Resolution
Resolution No. 6975 approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report of Willdan
Financial Services for the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1.
Recommended Action: Find that this item is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act; and adopt the Resolution
Resolution No. 6976 declarina its intention to levv and collect assessments within the
Arcadia Citvwide Liahtina District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2013 -14 and aaaointina a
time and place for a public hearing.
Recommended Action: Find that this item is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act; and adopt the Resolution
Resolution No. 6977 initiatina Droceedinas for the annual levv and collection of
assessments for the Arcadia Kaitlyn Place Landscaping and Lighting District
pursuant to the provisions of Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and
Hiahways Code and orderina the Dreparation of the Enaineer's Report.
Recommended Action: Find that this item is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act; and adopt the Resolution
Resolution No. 6978 approving the Preliminary Engineer's Report of Willdan
Financial Services for the Kaitlyn Place Landscaping and Lighting District.
Recommended Action: Find that this item is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act; and adopt the Resolution
Resolution No. 6979 declarina its intention to levv and collect assessments within the
Arcadia Kaitivn Place Landscapina and Liahtina District for Fiscal Year 2013 -14 and
appointing a time and place for a public hearing.
Recommended Action: Find that this item is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act; and adopt the Resolution
Ordinance No. 2309 repealing in its entirety, Ordinance No. 1876 related to the
Standards and Training for Corrections Program.
Recommended Action: Find that this item is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act; and introduce the Ordinance
Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an agreement with Beacon Media,
Inc. for Leaal Advertisina Services for Fiscal Year 2013 -14 in an amount not to
exceed $8,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a one year contract extension with
D & J Foothill Electrical Contractors Inc. for electrical repairs and preventative
maintenance at various City facilities in the amount of $112,910.
Recommended Action: Approve
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Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a one year contract with Cutwater
Asset Management for Investment Management Services in an amount not to
exceed $48,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a one year contract renewal with
Woods Maintenance Services, Inc., dba Graffiti Control Systems for graffiti removal
services in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a three year agreement with The
Workshop for citywide printing services for a not to exceed amount of $200,000
annually beginning July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2016, with the option of three one -
year renewals at the end of the term of the agreement.
Recommended Action: Approve
Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an agreement for personnel related
legal services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in an amount not to exceed $52,000 for
Fiscal Year 2013 -14.
Recommended Action: Approve
Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Services
between the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce for Fiscal Year
2013 -14.
Recommended Action: Approve
Accept all work performed by CJ Construction, Inc. for the Repair of Streets with
Stone Pine Trees as complete and authorize the final payment to be made in
accordance with the contract documents, subject to retention of $2,919.09.
Recommended Action: Approve
Approve a revised classification specification for the Museum Education Coordinator
Position.
Recommended Action: Approve
M. Receive a gift of $16,900 from the Arcadia Public Library Foundation for programs
and services at the Library.
Recommended Action: Accept donation
It was moved by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Council Member Harbicht, and carried
on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 2.a through 2.m.
AYES: Council Member Amundson, Harbicht, Kovacic, Wuo, and Segal
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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3. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
a. Consideration of restoring the Utility Users Tax to its originally approved rate of 7%
for natural gas, electricity, and water utilities.
Ordinance No. 2311 amending Article II, Chapter 6, Part 7 of the Arcadia Municipal
Code by repealing Section 2671.5 and amending Section 2671.6 relating to Gas,
Water and Electric Utility Users Tax Rates.
Recommended Action: Find that this item is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act; and introduce the Ordinance
Administrative Services Director Quach presented the staff report.
It was moved by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Wuo, and carried on roll
call vote to find that this item is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act; and
introduce Ordinance No. 2311 amending Article II, Chapter 6, Part 7 of the Arcadia Municipal Code
by repealing Section 2671.5 and amending Section 2671.6 relating to Gas, Water and Electric
Utility Users Tax Rates.
AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Wuo, Kovacic, and Segal
NOES: Council Member Amundson
ABSENT: None
b. Resolution No. 6982. statina its intention to establish the Downtown Arcadia
Community Benefit District and to levy and collect assessments within such District
pursuant to Arcadia Municipal Code Section 1961, et seq.; and appointing a time and
place for hearing objections thereto.
Recommended Action: Find that this item is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act; and adopt the Resolution
Economic Development Manager Schwartz presented the staff report.
April Verlato, an Attorney and owner of the building located at 33 E. Huntington Drive, appeared
and spoke in favor of establishing a Downtown Arcadia Community Benefit District.
It was moved by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried
on roll call vote to find that this item is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act; and
adopt Resolution No. 6982, stating its intention to establish the Downtown Arcadia Community
Benefit District and to levy and collect assessments within such District pursuant to Arcadia
Municipal Code Section 1961, et seq.; and appointing a time and place for hearing objections
thereto.
AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Amundson, Kovacic, Wuo and Segal
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Segal adjourned this meeting at 8:20 p.m. to July 2, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
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Gene Glasco, City Clerk
Lisa Mussenden
Chief Deputy City Clerk /Records Manager
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