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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/01/201355:0097 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 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 Amundson, Harbicht, Kovacic, Wuo, and Segal ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Attorney Chris Sutton and his client, Ron Mills, appeared and distributed information from the Gold Line Construction Authority; they made comments regarding the potential closure of a driveway near the intersection of First Avenue and Santa Clara; they stated that the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved a plan for the intersection that left the driveway open and are concerned that the City may attempt to close the driveway through the Conditional Use Permit process. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators: City Negotiators: Dominic Lazzaretto, City Manager Employee Organizations: Arcadia Public Works Employees Association, Arcadia City Employees Association, Arcadia Police Civilian Employees Association, Arcadia Police Officers' Association, Arcadia Firefighters' Association and unrepresented employees: Department Heads, Division Managers, Supervisors, and Part-Time employees. The Closed Session ended at 7:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Segal called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. INVOCATION - Reverend Stephen Wilson, Church of the Good Shepherd PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Kurt Norwood, Deputy Fire Chief ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Harbicht, Kovacic, Wuo, and Segal ABSENT: None 10 -01 -2013 55:0098 REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM City Attorney Deitsch reported that the City Council convened a Special Meeting to consider the one item listed on the Special Meeting posted agenda under Closed session; no reportable action was taken; he further reported that the City Council met in a Closed Session to consider the one item listed on the regular posted agenda under Closed Session; no reportable action was taken. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto announced there was no supplemental agenda information. 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. Seeing no objections, the motion was deemed to be approved. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclaiming October 6 -12 as Fire Prevention Week. 1. PUBLIC HEARING a. Resolution No 6995 upholding the appeal of the Planning Commission denial of Modification No MP 13 -09 and Single - Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 12 -106 with a Class 5 categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new 7,322 square -foot, two - story, sing-le- family residence at 2314 S Santa Anita Avenue. (Continued from September 17, 2013 Recommended Action: Uphold the appeal, find that the project is exempt from CEQA, conditionally approve the applications, and adopt Resolution No. 6995 City Manager Lazzaretto announced that, due to a miscommunication on his part, he requested the City Council pull Public Hearing item 1.a again and continue it to the October 15 meeting in order to provide Mayor Pro Tern Wuo, who was not present at the September 17, 2013, City Council meeting, an opportunity to review the tape and be able to fully participate in the deliberations for the item. It was moved by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council Member Kovacic and carried on roll call vote to continue Public Hearing item 1.a to the October 15, 2013, City Council Meeting. AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo, and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Segal apologized to the applicant for the miscommunication, and explained that in order for Mayor Pro Tern Wuo to participate in the deliberations, he is required to view the tape. PUBLIC COMMENTS - No one appeared 10 -01 -2013 2 r-11 55:0099 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, wished a happy 96th birthday to Mildred Shaw who has been a tremendous asset to the community for many years; he voiced his concerns regarding the proliferation of abandoned shopping carts on City streets, that he would like to see the development of a better program, and informed residents of the City's process concerning the reporting of abandoned shopping carts. In response to an inquiry by Council Member Amundson, City Manager Lazzaretto confirmed that staff is in the process of preparing an updated shopping cart ordinance; and provided information on how to report abandoned shopping carts. Mayor Pro Tern Wuo also voiced his concern regarding the enforcement of abandoned shopping carts; and announced that October 1 is the People's Republic of China's National Holiday and October 10 is the Republic of China and Taiwan's National Holiday and wished them the best. Council Member Amundson commented on the cost of living for seniors and reminded everyone that seniors can opt out of the Arcadia Unified School District's latest parcel tax by submitting an exemption application to the District; he acknowledged the positive number of Arcadia Beautiful Commission applications received and encouraged residents who are interested in serving on a board or commission to attend a City Council meeting and speak to the City Council; and expressed concern that businesses are not being given enough notice by the Gold Line on construction and street closures and asked that everyone be patient during the construction period. Council Member Harbicht had no comments. City Clerk Glasco announced that on October 5, following the Historical Society's general meeting, a presentation on the Thoroughbred Walk of Champions project will be given and invited everyone to attend. Mayor Segal commented on the ground breaking of the new Museum Education Center that took place last Sunday; he expressed appreciation to the Arcadia Museum Foundation for raising the funds needed to build the Museum Education Center, and he thanked the City Council for their participation and support of the project; he congratulated Mayor Pro Tern Wuo and his wife, Jane who will be honored at the Methodist Hospital Crystal Ball on October 19, and encouraged everyone to attend and enjoy a performance by Smokey Robinson; and announced that the City of Arcadia will be participating in the Foothill Fitness Challenge and Health Fair at the City of Hope on October 5, and encouraged everyone to participate in the one mile walk challenge. 2. CITY CLERK ITEMS a. Appointments to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission. Recommended Action: Make Appointments City Clerk Glasco presented the staff report and opened up the nominations. Council Member Harbicht nominated Richard Cordano for reappointment, and to appoint Michael Reza and Jean Voznick to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for four year terms ending June 30, 2017. Council Member Kovacic nominated Nestor Peig. 10 -01 -2013 55:00100 Seeing no other nominations, Council Members cast their votes as follows: Roll Call: Council Member Kovacic - Cordano, Peig and Voznick Council Member Amundson - Cordano, Peig and Voznick Council Member Harbicht - Cordano, Reza and Voznick Mayor Pro Tern Wuo - Cordano, Peig and Voznick Mayor Segal - Cordano, Reza and Voznick Based on the votes cast, Richard Cordano was reappointed, and Nestor Peig and Jean Voznick were appointed to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for four year terms ending June 30, 2017. It was the consensus of the City Council that they were pleased with the number of applications received as a result of the recruitment process. City Manager Lazzaretto stated that staff will continue to conduct similar extensive recruitments to fill future vacancies on all boards and commissions. He further stated that staff and the Commission would look for ways to keep those who were not appointed involved in the community in some way. In response to a question raised by Council Member Kovacic regarding the number of Commission Members, City Attorney Deitsch explained that the number of members on the Commission is specified by City Council resolution or ordinance. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2013. Recommended Action: Approve b. Approve the closure of specific City streets for the 60th Annual Festival of Bands Parade on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Recommended Action: Approve C. Accept all work performed by Doug Martin Contracting, Inc. for the 2012 -13 Annual Slurry Seal Project as complete; authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to retention of $25,245.26; and appropriate an additional $29,591 from Proposition C Funds to be included in the project budget. Recommended Action: Accept d. Authorize and direct the City Manager to approve the purchase of a 2013 all- electric aerial lift truck from Zerotruck Corporation in the amount of $65,907 and appropriate an additional $20,000 of AQMD Grant Funds to be included in the budget. Recommended Action: Approve e. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an agreement with EBSCO Information Services for library subscription services for a period of one (1) year with an option to renew for a maximum of three (3) additional one (1) year terms. Recommended Action: Approve 4 10 -01 -2013 55:00101 f. Authorize and direct the Citv Manager to execute a contract with CDW Government LLC for the purchase and installation of Smart Classroom equipment for Fire Station 106 utilizing 2012 State Homeland Security Grant Program funds in an amount not to exceed $75,000. Recommended Action: Approve g. Reiect the apparent low bid from Sully - Miller Contracting Company, due to a nonresponsive bid, authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with Gentry Brothers Inc. in the amount of $537,627.25 for the Rehabilitation of the Asphalt Pavement on First Avenue between Duarte Road and Camino Real Avenue, and on Tenth Avenue between Camino Real Avenue and the southerly City limit, approve a 10% contingency, approve an additional appropriation of $48,000 from STP -L funds and $12,000 from Gas Tax funds, and approve the project as categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(c) from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar items 3.a through 3.g. AYES: Council Member Amundson, NOES: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT Wuo, Harbicht, Kovacic, and Segal Mayor Segal adjourned this meeting at 7:41 p.m. to October 15, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. ATTEST: Ci erk 5 Mayor of a City f Arcadia 10 -01 -2013