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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/03/201456:0056 CITY COUNCIL /SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wuo 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 Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay, and Wuo ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Helen Romero -Shaw appeared and introduced herself as the Southern California Gas Company representative for the City of Arcadia. STUDY SESSION a. Report, discussion, and direction concerning a Development Agreement for the "Seabiscuit Pacifica" Specific Plan Project at 130 West Huntington Drive (Santa Anita Inn site). City Manager Lazzaretto and Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Kruckeberg provided the City Council with an update regarding the proposed "Seabiscuit Pacifica" Specific Plan Project at 130 West Huntington Drive (Santa Anita Inn site). The City Council, Staff, and the Developer discussed proposed language and provisions in the proposed Development Agreement. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Phase 2 development should not be a residential project and should instead be the hotel /condominium originally approved or another commercial use allowed under the Zoning for the site. b. Report, discussion, and direction concerning design of signs for the newly - constructed Santa Anita Bridge. Staff presented the City Council with proposed designs to be placed on the bridge, and by a 3 -2 vote, the City Council selected a design for placement on the bridge, preferring the more literal logo option, which should be fully illuminated. The City Council directed staff to work with the artist to further refine and finalize the design as appropriate. The Study Session ended at 6:50 p.m. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wuo called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. INVOCATION - Larry Eckholm, Lutheran Church of the Cross PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Sara Somogyi, Director of Recreation and Community Services 06 -03 -14 56:0057 ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay, and Wuo ABSENT: None REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING STUDY SESSION ITEM(S) City Attorney Deitsch reported that the City Council conducted a Study Session to hear reports from staff regarding the two items listed on the posted agenda; he reported that regarding Item a., the proposed "Seabiscuit Pacifica" Specific Plan Project at 130 West Huntington Drive (Santa Anita Inn site); the Developer discussed with the City Council various proposed provisions which would be in a Development Agreement, no specific action was taken. He also reported that regarding Study Session Item b., a presentation was given to the City Council regarding the design of the newly- constructed bridge on Santa Anita Avenue, and by a 3 -2 vote, the City Council selected a design which will be placed on the bridge. 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 Chandler seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of the 2014 Arcadia Beautiful Awards b. Presentation by Caltrans of the 1 -210 Connected Corridors Traffic Management Program 1. PUBLIC HEARING a. Adoption of Resolutions related to the 2014 -15 Fiscal Year Budget. Resolution No. 7033 adopting a budget for Fiscal Year 2014 -15 and appropriatinq the amounts specified therein as expenditures for the various funds. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 7034 adopting a Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan for Fiscal Years 2014 -15 through 2018 -19. Recommended Action: Adopt City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report. Mayor Wuo opened the public hearing. No one appeared. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler seconded by Council Member Tay and seeing no further objection, Mayor Wuo declared the public hearing closed. 2 06 -03 -14 56:0058 It was moved by Council Member Chandler seconded by Council Member Tay and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7033 adopting a budget for Fiscal Year 2014 -15 and appropriating the amounts specified therein as expenditures for the various funds. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, Kovacic, and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None It was moved by Council Member Chandler seconded by Council Member Tay and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7034 adopting a Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan for Fiscal Years 2014 -15 through 2018 -19. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, Kovacic, and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Dolores Foley, a resident of Arcadia, appeared and commented on the issue of placing a ban on single use plastic bags which was brought up by Council Member Beck at the May 20, 2014, City Council meeting, and urged the City Council not to vote on this issue. Vince Foley, a resident of Arcadia, echoed Ms. Foley's comments, and urged Council Member Beck to reconsider his request of putting a "ban on single use plastic bag" on a future agenda. Alexis Proctor, a resident of Arcadia, appeared and indicated that she submitted a Citizen Service Resume for various Board and Commission appointments, and provided the City Council with her qualifications and experience. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 1234]). Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic announced that his son Casey was recently married and wished his son and daughter -in -law a lifetime of happiness and love. Council Member Tay announced that he attended the Regional Water Infrastructure and Facility Tour with Council Member Beck and that it was very informative meeting; the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District event on "how to become a water wise gardener"; and the "Battle of Badges" game between the Arcadia Fire and Police Departments. He also announced that Arcadia was named the "Host City" for the 2015 Special Olympics; and he invited everyone to attend the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Forum where Chief Guthrie will be the guest speaker. Council Member Beck responded to Mr. and Mrs. Foley's comments on the single use plastic bag issue; and commented on the budget process and thanked the City Manager and staff for educating and familiarizing the City Council and residents. He announced that he attended the Arcadia Historical Society Annual General Meeting saluting notable Arcadians and noted that it was a very entertaining and informative event; and he congratulated his law partner, Greg and Glenda Vanni for receiving an Arcadia Beautiful Award. 3 06 -03 -14 56:0059 Council Member Chandler read and commented on pending State Legislation (SB 270) regarding the single plastic bag issue and requested the support of two other Council Members to table this matter. City Attorney Deitsch explained the process the City Council must take in order to reconsider placing the ban on single use plastic bags on a future agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic and Council Member Beck, by a show of hands, requested that the discussion of a ban on single use plastic bags be placed on a future agenda. Council Members Chandler, Tay, and Wuo, by a show of hands, did not wish to see the matter on a future agenda. By majority rule, the item will no longer be placed on a future agenda for consideration. Council Member Chandler also commented on residents trying to save on water and the increase of brown lawns around the City. City Clerk Glasco announced that a rug from the Anita Baldwin Estate is on display in the Mayor's office at City Hall, and on behalf of the Arcadia Historical Society, he thanked all the men and women who have served the City of Arcadia, past and present. Mayor Wuo announced that Arcadia will be a host city to the Special Olympics on July 25, 2015; he thanked the different organizations and individuals for organizing this event, including the Embassy Suites, the Santa Anita Inn, and the Hilton Hotel who will be providing lodging to the guests; and also thanked the Rotary Club for their $10,000 donation, and the Arcadia Unified School District for providing the facilities for participants to practice. 2. CITY CLERK REPORTS a. Board and Commission Appointments. Recommended Action: Make Appointments City Manager Lazzaretto provided the staff report. Mayor Wuo suggested that due to the number of applicants, appointments to the Planning Commission be moved to the end of the appointment process; and that the one individual who is eligible for reappointment be reappointed. He also suggested that the City Council interview 8 to10 applicants and that each Council Member come up with 2 to 3 names each to narrow down the list of applicants to go through the interview process. The City Council concurred with the Mayor's suggestions. Mayor Wuo called for nominations and appointments. Historical Museum Commission (4 positions open) Council Member Chandler nominated Lee Segal and Victor Wu for reappointment, and Dale Carter and Donna Lee for appointment. Council Member Beck nominated Joanna Liang and Mary Lou Reid for appointment to the Historical Museum Commission. Seeing no other nominations, Council Members voted as follows: Council Member Beck — Lee Segal, Victor Wu, Joanna Liang and Mary Lou Reid Council Member Chandler — Lee Segal, Victor Wu, Dale Carter and Donna Lee 4 06 -03 -14 56:0060 Council Member Tay — Lee Segal, Victor Wu, Dale Carter and Donna Lee Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic — Lee Segal, Victor Wu, Dale Carter and Mary Lou Reid Mayor Wuo — Lee Segal, Victor Wu, Dale Carter and Donna Lee By a majority vote of the City Council, Lee Segal and Victor Wu were reappointed to the Historical Museum Commission for an additional four (4) year term ending June 30, 2018; and appointed Dale Carter and Donna Lee to the Historical Museum Commission for a four (4) year term ending June 30, 2018. Human Resources Commission 0 position open) Council Member Chandler nominated Patty Wong -Dion for reappointment. Seeing no other nominations, Council Members voted as follows: AYES: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay, and Wuo By a majority vote of the City Council, Patty Won -Dion was reappointed to the Human Resources Commission for a four (4) year term ending June 30, 2018. Library Board (2 positions open) Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic nominated Barbara Delphey and Joanna Liang for appointment to the Library Board. Seeing no other nominations, Council Members voted as follows: AYES: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay, and Wuo By majority vote of the City Council, Barbara Delphey and Joanna Liang were appointed to the Library Board for a four (4) year term ending June 30, 2018. Recreation and Parks Commission 0 position open) Council Member Beck nominated Randall Fowler for appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission. Seeing no other nominations, Council Members voted as follows: AYES: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay, and Wuo By majority vote of the City Council, Randall Fowler was appointed to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a four (4) year term ending June 30, 2018. Senior Citizens' Commission (2 At -Large positions and 2 Service Club Appointment positions open) Council Member Chandler nominated Betty Dos Remedios for reappointment to the Golden Age Club (Service Club appointment); and Alice Tangney for appointment to the Assistance League (Service Club appointment). 5 06 -03 -14 56:0061 Seeing no other nominations, Council Members voted as follows: AYES: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay, and Wuo By majority vote of the City Council, Betty Dos Remedios was reappointed to the Senior Citizens' Commission Golden Age Club (Service Club appointment) for an additional two (2) year term ending June 30, 2016; and Alice Tangney was appointed to the Senior Citizens' Commission Assistant League (Service Club appointment) for a two (2) year term ending June 30, 2016. Council Member Beck nominated Joyce Platt and Peter Ulrich for appointment to the Senior Citizens' Commission At -Large position. Council Member Chandler nominated Robert Liu and Gaynell Stinson for appointment to the Senior Citizens' Commission At -Large position. Seeing no other nominations, Council Members voted as follows: Council Member Beck — Joyce Platt and Peter Ulrich Council Member Chandler — Robert Liu and Gaynell Stinson Council Member Tay — Robert Liu and Gaynell Stinson Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic — Robert Liu and Peter Ulrich Mayor Wuo — Robert Liu and Gaynell Stinson By majority vote of the City Council, Robert Liu and Gaynell Stinson were appointed to the Senior Citizens' Commission At -Large position for a two (2) year term ending June 30, 2016. Planning Commission (3 positions open) Council Member Chandler nominated Ching Chiao for reappointment to the Planning Commission for an additional four (4) year term ending June 30, 2018. Seeing no other nominations, Council Members voted as follows: AYES: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay, and Wuo By majority vote of the City Council, Ching Chiao was reappointed to the Planning Commission for an additional four (4) year term ending June 30, 2018. As suggested by Mayor Wuo, Council Members selected the following ten individuals to go through the interview process to fill the remaining two vacancies on the Planning Commission: Burton Brink, Kenneth Chan, Raymond Cheung, Richard Dilluvio, Jack Green, Lowell Lachelt, Zi Lin, John Murphy, Steve Penn, and Larry Tai. With the concurrence of the City Council, Mayor Wuo announced that the current Planning Commissioners whose terms end June 30, 2014, may continue to serve until appointments are made. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Continued and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2014. Recommended Action: Approve 6 06 -03 -14 56:0062 b. Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2014 -15 Recommended Action: Approve C. Contract with Mladen Buntich Construction Company Inc for the Orange Grove Water Plant Disinfection and Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $125,500. Recommended Action: Approve d. Extension to the Purchase Order with Waterline Technologies Inc for the purchase and delivery of sodium hvpochlorite for the disinfection of the City's municipal water supply in the amount of $49,785. Recommended Action: Approve e. Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with All City Management Services for Crossing Guard Services in the amount of $162,750 for Fiscal Year 2014 -15 and $170,888 for Fiscal Year 2015 -16. Recommended Action: Approve f. Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Unified Nutrimeals to provide the senior meals program in an amount not to exceed $60,700. Recommended Action: Approve g. Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Southland Sports Officials to provide basketball officials for the adult and Youth basketball leaques in an amount not to exceed $35,000. Recommended Action: Approve h. Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Woods Maintenance Services, Inc. dba: Graffiti Control Systems for graffiti removal services in an amount not to exceed $60,000. Recommended Action: Approve i. Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA for Animal Control Services in the amount of $75,496.46. Recommended Action: Approve j. Extension to the Purchase Order with Cutwater Asset Management for Investment Management Services in an amount not to exceed $48,000. Recommended Action: Approve k. Professional Services Agreement with Pun & McGeady, LLP for the City's Financial Auditing Service in the amount of $38,400. Recommended Action: Approve Professional Services Agreement with MIG, Inc. for the Zoning and Subdivision Code Update Project in the amount of $159,705. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council Member Tay seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 3.a through 3.1. 06 -03 -14 56:0063 AYES: Council Member Tay, Kovacic, Beck, Chandler, and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None 4. CITY MANAGER ITEMS a. Verification of Sufficiency of Signatures on Utility Users Tax Repeal Initiative Measure. Recommended Action: Receive, File and Accept City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to receive, file, and accept the Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition from the Chief Deputy City Clerk /Records Manager; and direct staff to prepare a report analyzing its impact and present the report to the City Council at its July 1, 2014, meeting. AYES: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay, and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT Mayor Wuo adjourned this meeting at 9:07 p.m. to June 17, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. 06 -03 -14