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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/21/2014MINUTES OF THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014 Mayor Wuo called the Special Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay, and Wuo ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS - No one appeared STUDY SESSION a. Review, discussion and direction regarding alternatives for implementation of Senate Bill 7 (SB7) Prevailing Wage Law. It was the consensus of the City Council that an ordinance requiring prevailing wages on public works projects be brought back for introduction at the November 4, 2014 meeting. b. Review, discussion and direction regarding the purchase of a mobile command post for the Police Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that staff should bring back the purchase of a mobile command post at a future City Council meeting. It was further directed that the maximum purchase price should be raised to $300,000 if that would provide greater quality and longevity for the equipment. 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 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION — Reverend Darwin Ng, Police Department Chaplain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Tom Tait, Public Works Services Director ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay, and Wuo ABSENT: None Page 1 of 6 REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED SESSION AND STUDY SESSION ITEM(S) City Attorney Deitsch announced that the City Council conducted two Study Sessions to consider the two items listed on the agenda, the first was to review, have a discussion, and provide direction regarding alternatives for implementation of Senate Bill 7 (a Prevailing Wage statute), and reported that by consensus, the City Council directed staff to bring forward at the next regular meeting of the City Council an ordinance for introduction requiring the payment of prevailing wages for public works and maintenance contracts in accordance with the newly adopted Senate Bill 7 applicable to charter cities. He explained that until now, Arcadia and other charter cities did not require payment of prevailing wages, and if the ordinance is not adopted, the City would not be entitled to receive future state funding for public works contracts. He further announced that the City Council conducted a second study session to review, discuss, and provide direction regarding the purchase of a mobile command post for the Police Department, that the City Council received a report from the Police Chief describing the benefits of the proposed purchase of a mobile command vehicle that would assist with community events, operations concerning on -going investigations, natural disasters, and multi- agency operations, and reported that by consensus of the City Council, staff was directed to bring back the item for consideration at a future City Council meeting. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto reported that one request was received for comment on Consent Calendar Item 2.g. 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 Council Member Tay, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. PRESENTATIONS PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Resolution No. 7047 establishing and /or adjusting various fees for city services. Recommended Action: Adopt City Manager Lazzaretto provided the staff report. In response to an inquiry raised by Council Member Beck regarding County back flow prevention devices on some properties, City Manager Lazzaretto responded that the matter was brought to his attention prior to the City Council meeting and that the City will be looking into the matter prior to implementation on January 1. Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic questioned the fee relating to emergency medical assessments and paramedic services which the patient does not receive transportation to the hospital. City Manager Lazzaretto explained that the fee had been in place since the mid 1990's, but the City had never charged for the fee; that the fee has been left on the books in the event of a situation of excessive usage of calling for service and not using the transport services; he further explained that he would like the City Council to keep the fee on the books, but assured the City Council that the City has no intentions of charging for that fee anytime soon. Page 2 of 6 Fire Chief Norwood mirrored what City Manager Lazzaretto said, and explained that the authority to charge the fee is in the Arcadia Municipal which allows the City to charge it, but that the City has no intention of charging the fee. 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. Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic stated that he is not in favor of keeping fees on the fee schedule that the City never intends on charging. City Manager Lazzaretto explained that the City has several fees on the books that the City does not routinely charge, and explained the process for eliminating fees, but noted that the Municipal Code does call for certain fees to be set by resolution of the City Council. Council Member Beck advised that he is opposed to raising the business license fee because he would like Arcadia to be known as a "business friendly city." It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll call to find that this Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopt Resolution No. 7047 establishing and /or adjusting various fees for City services. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, Kovacic, and Wuo NOES: Council Member Beck (business license fee only) ABSENT: None b. Ordinance No. 2319 approving an amendment to the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan (SP No. 13 -02) to modify conditions of approval or two new hotels and a hotel condominium at 130 W. Huntington Drive. (Continued from October 7, 2014 Recommended Action: Introduce Mayor Wuo recommended the public hearing be re- opened. The City Council concurred Marshall Rice, one of the Project Managers for the Seabiscuit Pacifica appeared and explained the reasons for their request for an extension, as indicated in his hand -out presented to the City Council, which he also feels guarantees a Phase II; he discussed the amortization issue; and urged the City Council to grant their request for an extension. Bob Ramirez, of Costa Mesa, appeared and thanked the City Council and staff for working with them on their proposal and explained the reasons for their request for an extension and urged the City Council to consider their request. 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. Page 3 of 6 It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2319 approving an amendment to the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan (SP No. 13 -02) to modify conditions of approval for two new hotels and a hotel condominium at 130 W. Huntington Drive; and approve an Addendum to the approved Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan, subject to the changes to the conditions of approval. AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Beck, Tay, and Wuo NOES: Council Member Chandler ABSENT: None 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]). Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic announced that on Saturday morning he attended the last e -clip Gold Line event and indicated that the Gold Line should be completed in about 16 months; and commented on an article relating to Arcadia in "Bloomberg Businessweek ", which had a number of factual errors and innuendos. Council Member Tay indicated that he also read the "Bloomberg Businessweek" article; he reported that on October 11 he attended the Methodist Hospital Crystal Ball, and on October 16 he attended a Downtown Arcadia Board meeting and noted that the Association is planning a Christmas market on December 6, 13 and 30; and that on October 18 the Arcadia Chinese Association hosted a "Neighborhood Safety Seminar" and thanked Sgt. Ortiz for attending the meeting on a Saturday. Council Member Beck reported that he also attended the Methodist Hospital Crystal Ball along with Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, and that he will be attending the Historical Society fundraiser on Thursday; he also commented on the "Bloomberg Businessweek" article; he also advised that he spent 2'/2 hours with Chief Guthrie talking about policing and safety, including home burglaries, and that the police Department is doing a great job with the resources they have; he also noted that after the last City Council meeting he drove around town with Public Works Services Director Tait and looked at off and on ramps; and also urged everyone to vote on November 4. Council Member Chandler thanked Mayor Pro Tem Kovacic for sharing the "Bloomberg Businessweek" article with the City Council and commented on some of the misquotes and how things are taken out of context; he commented on individuals being able to afford homes and live in them seasonally; and addressed birthing homes in Arcadia. City Clerk Glasco announced the Historical Society's fundraiser dinner this Thursday and provided information on how to obtain tickets and commented on the program for the evening. Mayor Wuo stated that he was interviewed by the KPPC regarding the "Bloomberg Newsweek" article, and expressed his disappointment and concerns regarding comments made about the City and the City Council being "on the take "; he announced that the City -- in conjunction with Breeders' Cup -- will be having a "Halloween Fright Day" at Santa Anita Park on October 31, and announced the various activities and urged children to wear their costumes to enter in a best dressed Halloween contest; and he also noted that the Arcadia Transit Plaza is almost complete and a grand opening is scheduled for Thursday, November 6 at Santa Clara Street and First Avenue and invited the public to attend. Page 4 of 6 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2014. Recommended Action: Approve Resolution No. 7048 ordering the vacation of a public utility easement that was Previously retained in the vacation of Front Street for the construction of the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Project. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 7049 accepting the real property in fee for the Arcadia Transit Plaza and an easement for maintenance purposes on a strip of land owned by VITA adjacent to the Transit Plaza. Recommended Action: Adopt Participant Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the Los Angeles Region Imagery Acquisition Consortium 4 (LAR -IAC4) Protect for aerial imagery in the amount of $65,726. Recommended Action: Approve d. Purchase Order with National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford C -Max hybrid Energi vehicle in the amount of $32,657. Recommended Action: Approve e. Professional Services Agreement with Evidence -Based Staffing Inc. for temporary media and radio communications services. Recommended Action: Approve Contract with Sheldon Mechanical Corporation for HVAC Preventative Maintenance Services at various City facilities in the amount of $138,984. Recommended Action: Approve g. Contract with GMC Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $506,373 for Phase Two of the Huntington Drive Capacity Improvements protect and approve a 10% contingency. Recommended Action: Approve Mayor Wuo pulled Consent Calendar Item 2.g. for separate discussion. It was moved by Council Member Tay, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 2.a. through 2.f. AYES: Council Member Tay, Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None City Manager Lazzaretto provided a brief report on Consent Calendar Item 2.g. Bryan Carney, owner of the 100 -to -1 property and business, appeared and requested the City consider putting a U -turn at the western end of the median at Santa Clara because his property is used as a U -turn; and he also complimented the city staff and its services. Page 5 of 6 Sharon Logan appeared on behalf VG Property Investments, Inc., owners of 125 W. Huntington Drive and the medical buildings currently under construction, and indicated that she has been working with staff since May 2012, and requested the City not limit the entrance into and exit from the existing buildings at Huntington Drive and Colorado Place, and requested the City Council consider a U -turn at the Santa Clara intersection as indicated in the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll call vote to continue Consent Calendar Item 2.g to the City Council meeting of November 4 for further review and consideration. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, Kovacic, and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None 3. CITY MANAGER ITEMS a. Resolution No. 7052 supporting the Los Angeles County's Proposition P, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Gang Prevention, Youth /Senior Recreation, Beaches, and Wildlife Protection Measure of 2014. Recommended Action: Adopt Recreation and Community Services Director Sara Somogyi presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7052 supporting the Los Angeles County's Proposition P, the -- Safe Neighborhood Parks, Gang Prevention, Youth /Senior Recreation, Beaches, and Wildlife Protection Measure of 2014. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Kovacic, Beck, Tay, and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT Mayor Wuo adjourned this meeting at 9:07 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2014, 6:00 p.m. i the City Council Chamber Conference Room. 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