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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/04/201456:0023 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014 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 - No one appeared CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of Christine Smith v. the City of Arcadia, a municipal corporation. and Does 1 -50. inclusive: Los Angeles County (Pasadena) Superior Court Case No. GC050471. b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of Eric T. Chen and Sylvia C. Chen v. City of Arcadia, et al.; Los Angeles County (Central District) Court Case No. BC504634. No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session items. The Closed Session ended at 6:45 p.m. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Segal called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION - First Reader Kristin Bennett, First Church of Christ, Scientist PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Ryan Wright, Assistant Director of Recreation and Community Services ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Harbicht, Kovacic, Wuo, and Segal ABSENT: None REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) City Attorney Deitsch announced that the City Council met in a Closed Session to consider the two items listed on the 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. 03 -04 -14 MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY READING IN FULL 56:0024 AND WAIVE THE " 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS Walter Steimle appeared and expressed appreciation to the City Council for encouraging residents to attend the Police Department Community Town Hall and Neighborhood Watch meeting, and thanked the City for organizing the meeting. Council Member Kovacic thanked Mr. Steimle for hosting the meeting. 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 Amundson commented on the upcoming election and provided some important dates; and provided information on water conservation. Council Member Harbicht had no comments. Council Member Kovacic wished his daughter Kelly, who lives in Massachusetts, a Happy Birthday. Mayor Pro Tem Wuo had no comments. City Clerk Glasco had no comments. Mayor Segal wished his father a Happy Birthday; and congratulated Floretta Lauber for receiving Assembly Member Ed Chau's 2014 Women of the Year Award. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Special Meeting Minutes of February 12. 2014: and Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2014. Recommended Action: Approve b. Contract extension with B &P Painting. Inc. for Painting and Wood Refinishing Services at various City facilities in an amount not to exceed $43,720. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 1.a and 1.b. AYES: C Council Member Amundson, W 2 03 -04 -14 1 56:0025 2. CITY MANAGER ITEMS a. Allocate $38,000 from the Park and Recreation Facilities Fund for furnishings fixtures, and equipment for the Museum Education Center. Recommended Action: Approve Director of Library & Museum Services Hayes presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Harbicht, and carried on roll call vote to authorize and direct the City Manager to allocate $38,000 from the Park and Recreation Facilities Fund for furnishings, fixtures, and equipment for the Museum Education Center. AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Harbicht, Amundson, Wuo, and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT Mayor Segal adjourned this meeting at 7:10 p.m. to March 18, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. ATTEST: City Clerk 3 v' ayor oft City f Arcadia 03 -04 -14