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Home My WebLink AboutSeptember 15, 1998A �12 • A N N O T A T E D A G E N D A Arcadia City Council and Redevelopment Agency Meeting September 15, 1998 6:00 p.m. Council Chamber Conference Room ROLL CALL: Council /Redevelopment Agency Members Chandler, Harbicht, Marshall, Roncelli and Kovacic 1. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL (NON- PUBLIC HEARING/ FIVE MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) RE: 6:00 P.M. SESSION. EM Iii W ACTION Harbicht Excused No one spoke.. 2. CLOSED SESSION — ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to confer with William R. Kelly, Don Penman and Peter.Kinnahan regarding negotiations with Linda Crosby, Owner, and Carole Walker, broker /agent for the property located at 214 North Santa Anita Avenue (formerly Arcadia Lumber) on the terms and conditions of a possible owner - participation agreement. RECESSED to Closec Session at-6:04. RECONVENED the 3. CLOSED SESSION — ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL Reg. Mtg. 7pm in Council Chambers a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with City labor negotiators William Kelly, Carol Przybycien and Dan Cassidy regarding Teamsters Local 911, AFSCME Local 2264, AFFA, APOA, Management and non - represented employees. 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber INVOCATION Reverend Jolene Cadenbach, Arcadia Congregational Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Jack Teel ROLL CALL: Council Members Chandler, Harbicht, Marshall, Roncelli and Kovacic Harbicht Excused The City Attorney announced the title of the Closed Session Items_ 4. PRESENTATION of Mayor's Community Service Award to Carol Libby. 1 ACTION 5. PRESENTATION of Mayor's Employee Recognition Award Kathy Meacham. The Business Recognition Award will be presented to the owners of Teamates Spop orting 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING Goods at their sh AGENDA ITEMS. None 7. QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS. See Minutes MOTION: Read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only and waive Adopted 4 -0 reading in full. 8. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO No one spoke ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NON- PUBLIC HEARING /FIVE MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON). 9. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS City Council Reports /Announcements /Statements /Future Agenda Items See Minutes RECESS CITY COUNCIL 10. MEETING OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL: Agency Members Chandler, Harbicht, Marshall, Roncelli and Kovacicaarbicht Excuse, a. Minutes of the August 26 Joint Arcadia /Sierra Madre Meeting. Approved 4 -0 ADJOURN Redevelopment Agency to Z0pVaKM=M 1998 at 6:00 p.m. October 6, RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL 11. CONSENT a. Minutes of the August 26 Joint Arcadia /Sierra Madre Meeting and minutes Approved 4 -0 of the City Council and Planning Commission Joint Meeting. b. Report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6076, A Resolution Adopted 4 -0 of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, authorizing the temporary closure of south First Avenue between California Street and Diamond Street pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 21101(e) on Saturday, October 10 ,1998 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and to approve a request by the First Avenue PTA to operate a family fun day /yard sale and adopt the First Avenue PTA street closure regulations. 2 CONSENT CONTINUED ACTION Report and recommendation to authorize the appropriation of $15,750.00 Approved 4 -0 in Proposition A Local Return Funds for recreational transit excursions throughout Los Angeles County. Report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6075, A Resolution Adopted 4 -0 of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, approving and adopting the First Amendment to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government's Joint Powers Authority Agreement. e. Report and recommendation to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Approved 4 -0 Memorandum of Understanding with the State of California Highway Patrol for participation in a test to evaluate the impact of selectively routing wireless 911 calls to a local jurisdiction. 12. CITY MANAGER a. Report and recommendation to accept a $78,927.00 grant from the California Approved 4 -0 State Library Services Board and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of South Pasadena and the City of Arcadia for the purpose of providing a literacy program in the City of Arcadia. ADJOURN City Council to October S, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Adjourned at 7:57 p.m. 6, �rr►"� *Av/ ,`FOR ►on�T�o•'' °' STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT DATE: September 15, 1998 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Deputy City Manager /Development Services Director By: Michael Busch, Transportation Services Officer MS SUBJECT: Recommendation to adopt Resolution No.6075, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, Approving and Adopting the First Amendment to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government's Joint Powers Authority Agreement Summary Attached for City Council review and consideration is Resolution No. 6075, adopting the first amendment to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government's Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) creating the San Gabriel Valley Gateway to American Alameda Corridor East Construction Authority. The Construction Authority will be responsible for the daily administration and management of the Alameda Corridor East project including funding requests, appropriations and construction oversite. The Development Services Department is recommending adoption of Resolution No. 6075, approving the first amendment to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government's Joint Powers Authority Agreement. Discussion The San Gabriel Valley Council of Government's ( SGVCOG) Joint Powers Agreement was created and entered into by the City on March 1, 1994. The purpose of the SGVCOG is to identify regional issues and develop a regional consensus on solutions through the sharing of resources. Issues addressed by the SGVCOG are considered regionally significant and include goods movement issues along the Alameda Corridor through the San Gabriel Valley. The SGVCOG is requesting to amend the current Joint Powers Authority to include the development of the Alameda Corridor East (ACE) Construction Authority to copy. // -c Alameda Corridor East September 15, 1998 Page 2 manage and administer the day -to -day implementation of the recently funded Alameda Corridor East Project. The Alameda Corridor East Project does not fall within the City of Arcadia limits. The project area lies along the most southern portion of the San Gabriel Valley running east -west through the Cities of Industry, El Monte and Montebello. For the Authority to become effective September 17, 1998, fifty percent (50 %) plus one (1) of the members of the COG must approve the amendment by this date. If not, it will become effective once the required percentage of members approve the amendment. Attached for the City Council's information is an opinion letter from Burke, Williams and Sorensen, Counsel to the COG. The letter indicates that in the opinion of this firm the COG members will not be responsible for any debts, obligations or liabilities of the COG or Construction Authority created by the proposed First Amendment. Fiscal Impact As the project area lies outside of the City limits, there is no direct fiscal impact to the City. However, the Alameda Corridor East Project may compete with the City for regional transportation funds available through the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Call for Projects grant program. Currently, the Alameda Corridor east project is funded primarily with Federal funds, but it is anticipated that some local funds will be sought for the corridor. It is not possible to say at this time how much or what the impact will be. RECOMMENDATION IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6075, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT'S JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AGREEMENT Approved By: Agn") William R. Kelly, City Manager •'PROFENOMAL CORPORATION 1 ADMITTED N CALIFORNIA ♦ ILLINOIS 4 ADMITTED N CALIFORNIA, WASHINGTON. O.C. 6 NEW YORK Z ADMITTED N CALIFORNIA A COLORADO OADMITTED N CALJFORMA • ARIZONA The Honor President Council 3871 East Suite 101 Pasadena, and able Algird G. Leiga of the San Gabriel Valley of Governments Colorado Boulevard CA 91107 -3970 Each Delegate of a Member City to the San Gabriel Valley Council of _ Governments (As per attached Distribution List "A ") 3871 East Colorado Boulevard Suite 101 Pasadena, CA 91107 -3970 IF Re: Opinion Concerning The First Amendment to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Joint Powers Agreement Creating the ACE Construction Authority Dear Mr. Leiga and Delegates to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments: On August 14, 1998 Mr. Leiga, President of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments ( "SGVCOG ") sent to each of you, and to your city manager or city administrator, a copy of a "First Amendment to San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Joint Powers Authority Agreement" ( "First Amendment "), and requested that a resolution adopting the "First Amendment" be placed on your city council agenda for adoption before September 17, 1998. r< LAW OFFICES r4 1 r FFP ii BUME7 WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP 611 WEST SIXTH STREET, SUITE 2500 AN 311990 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90017 -3102 TEL: (213) 236-0600 FAX: (213) 238 -2700 JAMES T. BRADSHAW, JR.- JOSEPH P. BUCHMAN 1 COUNTY OFFICE MARTIN L SURKE' JANA L D.MEIRE 2310 PONDEROSA DRIVE CARL K. NEWTON' SILLY O. OLNEAOREI MITE I J. ROBERT FUNDRICK• GREGORY O. DIAZ MARTIN J. BURKE CAMAMLLD, CALIFORNIA 930104747 EDWARD M. FOX' T KENNETH D. ROZELL I19w -1997) TEL' 47061 00744" DBMS P. BUNKE' DANIEL J. HAMMOND HARM C. WILUAMS FAX. (BOB) 402.9834 LFIAND C.00LLEY' DEANNA L BALIEBTEROB 11912.1987) NEIL F. YEAGER- MOAN A. PIERK' ELIZABETH M. CALCIANO ELIZABETH R. FEFFER4 ROYAL M. SORENSEN ORANGE COUNTY OFFICE HAROLD A. SRIDOES' JACK P. UPTON (1914 -19831 3200 PARK CENTER DRIVE CHERYL J. KANE' MARK J. MULKERN SUITE 760 BARRY S. GLASER SUSAN OSIER MEJIA C09TA MESA, CALIFORNIA 92626.714 S. DEREK STMATSMA ROBERT F. MESSNGER TEL- 1714 646.6659 DON G. KIRCHER ANNA PARK RANG OF � � FAX: (7141766-564111 MICHELE R. VADON JOSEPH M. MONTES GILBERT E. OILDEA, JR. RUFUS C. YOUNG. JR. MAJd6 R. TATE THOMAS W. ALL04 CHRISTOPHER R. CHELEDEN WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL STEVEN J. DAW9ON TIMOTHY L DAVIS - 12131236-2711 STEPHBI R. ONSTOT BRIAN C. LEROV MARK O. HOMLEY DANIEL E. BEHRENDT OUR FILE NO. 03031 -01S JOHN DAVID P WININDER SHEN T. CHEU O August 28, 19 9 8 MICHAEL A. J. NANOANO JOSEPH F. SILVEY JULIE HAYWARD BMW JOSE L NUIZAR •'PROFENOMAL CORPORATION 1 ADMITTED N CALIFORNIA ♦ ILLINOIS 4 ADMITTED N CALIFORNIA, WASHINGTON. O.C. 6 NEW YORK Z ADMITTED N CALIFORNIA A COLORADO OADMITTED N CALJFORMA • ARIZONA The Honor President Council 3871 East Suite 101 Pasadena, and able Algird G. Leiga of the San Gabriel Valley of Governments Colorado Boulevard CA 91107 -3970 Each Delegate of a Member City to the San Gabriel Valley Council of _ Governments (As per attached Distribution List "A ") 3871 East Colorado Boulevard Suite 101 Pasadena, CA 91107 -3970 IF Re: Opinion Concerning The First Amendment to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Joint Powers Agreement Creating the ACE Construction Authority Dear Mr. Leiga and Delegates to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments: On August 14, 1998 Mr. Leiga, President of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments ( "SGVCOG ") sent to each of you, and to your city manager or city administrator, a copy of a "First Amendment to San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Joint Powers Authority Agreement" ( "First Amendment "), and requested that a resolution adopting the "First Amendment" be placed on your city council agenda for adoption before September 17, 1998. r< receipt of such funds will be conditioned by regulation, law or agreement. The Gi�verning Board shal l have control of all such funds until such time as responsibility for management and/or use of the funds is transferred to the ACE Construction Authority by the Board by appropriate Board Action. Such Action, in additional to the delegation of annual budgeting authority, may contain restrictions on the use of such funds and on the ACE Construction Authority, in addition to any found in the Board - adopted by -laws, and as is required by Federal, State and local entities and the SGVCOG. e. The ACE Construction Authority may be dissolved by the Board upon a majority (50% + 1) vote. In the event that the Committee is dissolved by the Board, the Board shall succeed to the rights, responsibilities, obligations and duties of the ACE.Construction Authority" SECTION 2. This Amendment to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Joint Powers Agreement shall be effective September 17, 19 if =e'nt percent (50%) plus one (1) of the members of the SGVCOG have signed this Am by that date. If not, then the effective date shall be the first date upon which fi (50 %) plus one (1) of the members sign this Amendment. This Amendment may be ex ted in counterparts. The members of the San Gabriel Valley Council of GoverfiVents have caused this Amendment to be executed on their behalf, respectively, as follows: City of Attest: Mayor City Clerk] Mr. Algird G. Leiga Each Delegate of a Member City August 28, 1998 Page 2 We have been asked to render an opinion regarding the responsibility of each member city of the SGVCOG for the debts, liabilities and obligations of the SGVCOG. The "First Amendment" will amend the original SGVCOG Joint Powers Agreement and will create the ACE Construction Authority, a subsidiary body within the SGVCOG. The existing provisions of the original SGVCOG Joint Powers Agreement are now in full force and effect and will continue in full force and effect upon and after the adoption of the "First Amendment" and will apply to the "First Amendment ". Section 16 of the SGVCOG Joint Powers Agreement entitled "Obligations of Council" (defined as the SGVCOG) provides that: "The debts, liabilities and obligations of the Council shall be the debts, liabilities or obligations of the Council alone. No Member of the Council shall be responsible, directly or indirectly, for any obligation, debt or liability of the Council, whatsoever." Section 16 is authorized by the Joint Powers Law, Government Code Section 6500, et se g. and other applicable law. Section 6508.1 of the Government Code provides that: If the agency is not one or more of the parties to the agreement but is a public entity, commission, or board constituted pursuant to the agreement, the debts, liabilities, and obligations of the agency shall be the debts, liabilities, and obligations of the parties to the agreement, unless the agreement specifies otherwise. (Gov't Code § 6508.1) (Emphasis added.) The SGVCOG Joint Powers Agreement specifies otherwise. It provides that the debts, liabilities and obligations of the SGVCOG shall be the debts, liabilities or obligations of the SGVCOG alone. It is our opinon that no member city of the SGVCOG is responsible for any debts, obligations, or liabilities of the SGVCOG, and /or any debts, obligations, or liabilities of the ACE 18046 v1 - Letter to SGVCO re JPA 1st .Amendment Mr. Algird G. Leiga Each Delegat'"`;-of -a Member City August 28, 1998 Page 3 Construction Authority created by the "First Amendment" to the SGVCOG Joint Powers Agreement. V y truly yours, CL P AN Y of /for BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP cc: Nick Conway, Executive Director of SGVCOG See Carbon Copy Distribution List "B" 18046 v1 - Letter to SGVCO re JPA 1st Amendment Mr. Algird G_.,Leiga Each Delegate "of a Member City August 28, 1998 Page 4 ADDRESSEES DISTRIBUTION LIST "A" The Honorable: Harry Baldwin Sue Bauer _ Lara Blakely Robert Bruesch Judy Chu Castellanos Corina Chris Christiansen Bart Doyle Carol Herrera John Fasana Vince Filutze Cristina Cruz Madrid Thomas Harvey Harry Knapp Beatrice J.S. LaPisto- Kirtley Algird Leiga Paul Little Bette Lowes George Lujan Gail Marshall Richard Melendez Curtis Morris Mark Paulson Jack Phillips Edward Rodarte _ Dick Stanford Edward Vasquez Patricia Wallach Willie White June Wentworth #8046 v1 - Letter to SGVCO re JPA 1st Amendment Mr. Algird G-''"Leiga Each Delegate of a Member City August 28, 1998 Page 5 CARBON COPY DISTRIBUTION LIST "B" Mr. Alejandr Armenta Mr. Terrence Belanger Ms. Debbie Bell Mr. Rick Cole Mr. John Davidson Mr. Francis Delach Mr. Jeff Duff Mr. Douglas Dunlap Mr. Severo Esquivel Mr. Julio Fuentes Mr. Bob Griego Mr: Robert Gutierrez Mr. Dan Hobbs Mr. Donald Hopper Mr. Phil Iriarte Mr. Chris Jeffers Mr. Sean Joyce Mr. Bill Kelly Mr. Gregory Korduner Ms. Cynthia Krutz Mr. Martin Lomeli Mr. Gary Napper Mr. Jeff Parker Mr. Mike Paules Mr. Don Pruyn Mr. Glenn Southard Mr. Richard Torres Mr. Frank Tripepi 08046 v1 - Letter to SGVCO re JPA 1st Amendment STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Date: September 15, 1998 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Deputy City Manager /Development Services Director QQ By: Tom Shahbazi, Associate Civil Engineer f3 SUBJECT: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6076, AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SOUTH FIRST AVENUE BETWEEN CALIFORNIA STREET AND DIAMOND STREET PURSUANT TO VEHICLE CODE SECTION 21101(e) ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1998 FROM 7:00 AM TO 2:00 PM; AND TO APPROVE A REQUEST BY THE FIRST AVENUE PTA TO OPERATE A FAMILY FUN DAY/YARD SALE AND ADOPT THE FIRST AVENUE PTA STREET CLOSURE REGULATIONS SUMMARY Ms. Ellen Velasquez, President of First Avenue PTA 1998 -99, has requested the closure of South First Avenue from California Street to Diamond Street on Saturday October 10, 1998 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to operate a Family Fun Day/Yard Sale. Staff recommends approval of City Council Resolution No. 6076 with conditions as set forth in the accompanying First Avenue PTA Street Closure Regulations. DESCRIPTION The City Council at its February 17, 1998 meeting approved the closure of South First Avenue between Alta and California Streets for Farmers Market purposes. The Farmers Market street closure is approved for Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If approved, this street closure will extend the Farmers Market street closure to one block south and will be under the same conditions that were previously approved for the Farmers Market. The First Avenue PTA is requesting that the street be closed on Saturday, October 10, 1998 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Attachment 1). First Avenue would be barricaded south of California (see Attachment 2). The alley in the mid block between Diamond and California Streets would be barricaded at the rear of the First Avenue stores so that cars coming down the alley toward First Avenue could turn around. It will be the responsibility of the applicant to pick up traffic barricades from the Maintenance Services Department. It will also be the responsibility of the applicant to place the barricades in the street and alley and to remove them at the appropriate time and return them to the Maintenance Services Department. / ,, W LA3t, '�% -1 "1 "LD 1 coN . 11,b Mayor and City Council September 15, 1998 Page Two Signs warning of the First Avenue closure will be placed in advance by the First Avenue PTA on Diamond at south Santa Anita Avenue and at south Second Avenue warning drivers that the street is closed at First Avenue. The California Vehicle Code Section 21101(e) authorizes the City to close a street temporarily for a special local event in order to ensure the safety and protection of the persons who will use that portion of the street during the temporary closing. The section further permits the City to adopt rules and regulations governing the closing of the street. City Council Resolution No. 6076 has been prepared to address this issue (see Attachment 3). The proposed Street Closure Regulations have been reviewed by the Traffic Engineer, City Attorney, Police, Fire and Maintenance Services Departments. The First Avenue PTA will be required to comply with these regulations subject to approval by the City Council. The PTA is indemnifying the City, as well as providing insurance as determined by the City Attorney. Ms. Ellen Velasquez will be present at the meeting to respond to any questions. FISCAL IMPACT This street closure will have no fiscal impact on the City. RECOMMENDATION IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6076, AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SOUTH FIRST AVENUE BETWEEN CALIFORNIA AND DIAMOND STREETS PURSUANT TO VEHICLE CODE SECTION 21101(e) ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 10, 1998 FROM 7:00 AM TO 2:00 PM, AND TO APPROVE A REQUEST BY THE FIRST AVENUE PTA TO OPERATE A FAMILY FUN DAY/YARD SALE AND ADOPT THE FIRST AVENUE PTA STREET CLOSURE REGULATIONS. r Approved By W LIAM R. KELLY City Manager DP:TAS Attachment 1 — Letter of Request Attachment 2 — Location Map Attachment 3 - Resolution No. 6076 2 REC_ENED • Ellen B. Velasquez AUG . p 1998 President, First Avenue PTA 1998 -99 419 Santa Cruz Road Arcadia, CA 91007 CITY N+ "'��'� (626) 574 -7472 Mr. William Kelly City of Arcadia City Manager 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 Dear Mr. Kelly: + Thursday, July 30, 1998 B� I am writing this letter requesting the closure of First Avenue Street in front of First Avenue School during the Farmer's Market hours on Saturday, October 10, 1998. Continuing the closure of the Farmer's Market 1 more block, from Diamond to California Avenue. We are planning a Family Fun DayNard Sale. We would need the street for the band to play and possibly for some games or other activity. We will be using the front of the school for our yard sale. We will be featuring our Band and Drill Team that day. We are hoping to have a Science Fair, Art Fair, Sidewalk Chalk Art, display and a Continental Breakfast. This event is still in the early stages and it has not all been planned as of yet. I wanted to get the street closure OK'd before it gets too late. I feel this would be great for the community and for the school. People from the school will go to the Farmer's Market and people from the Market can cruise down to the school I spoke to Garland Roberson, whom I work for, and he seemed to think it was a pretty good idea. I also have approval from our Principal, Dr. Klatt. I can be reached most mornings at Sullivan's Paints (446 -6163) or fax me at (6261357- 7050.) My address and home phone number is on the letterhead. Thank you, Ellen B. Velasquez RTTa01mENr 1 a r— Street dosure W Barricade 0 Fanners Market Q N 50 0 50 100 150 200 250 Feet Q N Z Q Q H 2 Q rA �t-1 I III ► I I ► Ii] I= r - -7 -1 ► ► ] i - HUNTINGTON DR CALIFORNIA ST r MEN il9pilamm - BONITA ST �■ DIAMOND ST v Q F rn 0G Q D Z O U W rA D"op7mgSw cesDepartrw# ";: , . First Avenue PTA Street Closure Erg tmw ngr aiwsron By RS. Gtanzatez August 39, 9998 ~ °''��••,. %% ATTAc #4MoIYT Z 05- 5a- .57 z ~i pro/9 4- 7und� STAFF REPORT RpORATEO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT DATE: September 15, 1998 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director DIr By: Michael Busch, Transportation Services Officer3 SUBJECT: Recommendation to authorize the appropriation of$15,750 in Proposition A Local Return Funds for recreational transit excursions throughout Los Angeles County. Summary As an eligible expense of Proposition A Local Return funds, staff is requesting the City Council authorize the City Manager to appropriate $15,750 of Proposition A Local Return funds for recreational transit excursions: All recreational excursions, as listed on Attachment 1, are open to the general public within the specified age group (i.e., youth or seniors) and may be attended by those individuals residing within the City. Further, staff has determined that its fiscal impact will be minimal as the City's balance of Proposition A Local Return funds exceeds $2 million. Discussion Proposition A is a countywide '/2 cent sales tax dedicated for transportation services. Twenty five percent of all Proposition A revenues received are set aside by the MTA for allocation to local municipalities and the County as part of the local return program for eligible uses such as recreational transit excursions. Each year, the MTA approves an appropriation of Proposition A Local Return revenues to the City. For FY 98-99, the City's allocation of Proposition A Local Return revenues is $592,083. . To encourage additional participation in recreational excursions as well as to leverage General Fund monies, Proposition A Local Return funds are being requested. The City Recreation Department is sponsoring these excursions. l i t() Y O U P l r m ;s7....s_k_ n 4 .--� CON . IMAGED L l Recreational Transit Excursions September 15, 1998 Page 2 Staff has received approval by the MTA to expend Proposition A Local Return funds in the amount of$15,750 for recreational transit excursions as listed on Attachment 1. These excursions are open to the general public within the specified age groups. Fiscal Impact The City will receive $592,083 in Proposition A Local Return funds for FY 98-99. Through the FY 98-99 budget process, $439,676 of Proposition A Local Return funds have been appropriated by the City to eligible projects such as Arcadia Transit and the Bus Stop Improvement Program. In addition, the City has a carryover balance of roughly$2 million of Proposition A Local Return funds from prior years. There are funds available in the Proposition A program to fund this request. RECOMMENDATION IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATION OF $15,750 IN PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUNDS FOR RECREATIONAL TRANSIT EXCURSIONS THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Approved B : I PP Y William R. Kelly, City Manager Recreational Transit Excursions Attachment 1 15-Sep-98 . Youth Excursions Destination Program Description Group Description Bus Provider Total Cost (age/geographics) of Transportation Ice Skating Summer Recreation 7 yrs. and up Arcadia Unified $147.00 Pasadena Excursions School District Ragin Waters Summer Recreation 7 yrs and up Arcadia Unified $184.00 San Dimas Excursions unless accomp. by adult School District Golf N Stuff Summer Recreation 7 yrs. and up Arcadia Unified $186.00 Norwalk Excursions School District Knott's Summer Recreation . 7 yrs and up Arcadia Unified $310.00 Buena Park Excursions unless accomp. by adult School District Universal Studios Summer Recreation 7 yrs and up Arcadia Unified $326.00 Universal City Excursions unless accomp. by adult School District Laser Tag Summer Recreation 7 yrs. and up Arcadia Unified $108.00 Alhambra Excursions School District Laguna Arts Summer Recreation 18 yrs and up Gold Coast Tours $464.00 Festival, Laguna Excursions Raging Waters Summer Recreation 7 yrs and up Arcadia Unified $184.00 San Dimas Excursions unless accomp. by adult School District Day Camp Buses Day Camp 7 yrs and up Arcadia Unified $10,800* Sports Camp Sports Camp 7 yrs and up Arcadia Unified $625.00* r- Ice Skating Winter Excursion 7 yrs and up Arcadia Unified $147.00 Pasadena unless accomp. by adult School District Ice Skating Spring Excursion 7 yrs and up Arcadia Unified $147.00 Pasadena unless accomp. by adult School District Knott's Winter Excursion 7.yrs and up Arcadia Unified $310.00 . Buena Park unless accomp. by adult School District Knott's Spring Excursion 7 yrs and up Arcadia Unified $310.00 Buena Park unless accomp. by adult School District Laser Tag Winter Excursion 7 yrs and up Arcadia Unified $108.00 Alhambra School District ' Laser Tag Spring Excursion 7 yrs and up Arcadia Unified $108.00 Alhambra School District Day Camp buses total 9 weeks (45 days)and Sports Camp 1 week(5 days). Recreational Transit Excursions Attachment 1 15-Sep-98 Senior Excursions Finkbiner Park Annual Picnic for SGV 50 yrs and up Cal Charter $320.00 Glendora Senior Centers Hollywood Bowl Live Orchestra 50 yrs and up Cal Charter $320.00 Hollywood Concert Pasadena Night on the Town 50 yrs and up Cal Charter $320.00 Dinner and movie Cirtus College Christmas Is, Live 50 yrs and up Cal Charter $320.00 Glendora Stage performance Total: $15,744