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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 6, 200951:0001 CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tempore Wuo called the Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Kovacic and Wuo ABSENT: Mayor Harbicht A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler seconded by Council/Agency Member Amundson to excuse Mayor Harbicht. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) None CLOSED SESSION ' a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of Ken Harper v. Citv of Arcadia, et al. (United States District Court Case No. CVOS-02286 MANx). b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 conference with real property negotiators. Prooertv: Winnie Way Park (509 Winnie Way) City Negotiators: City Manager and Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director Negotiating Parties: City of Arcadia and Benson Tse (Property Owner) Under Neootiation: Price and Terms of Payment RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO OPEN SESSION Mayor Pro Tempore Wuo called the regular meeting to order in the Council Chamber at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Reverend Daniel Earp, Amazing Grace Congregational Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Carolyn Garner-Reagan, Director of Library and Museum Services ' ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Council/Agency Member Amundsan, Chandler, Kovacic and _W ABSENT: Mayor Harbicht 01-06-2009 51:0002 A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler seconded by Council/Agency ' Member Amundson to excuse Mayor Harbicht. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL ON STUDY SESSIONICLOSED SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Steve Deitsch reported that the City Council met in a closed session to consider the two (2) items listed on the posted agenda under closed session, no reportable action was taken. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGERIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Amundson seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler and carried on roll call vote to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of Certificates to the 2009 Rose Queen and Court. ' b. Presentation to outgoing Human Resources Commission Member Peter Ulrich. (Not present) c. Administration of the Oath of Office to newly appointed Human Resources Commission Member Joan Francone. 1. PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: a. Recommended Action: Approve Jason Kruckeberg, Development Services Director reported that the City has participated in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for approximately 35 years. He further reported that CDBG funds come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission (CDC). He noted that for fiscal year 2009-10, the City will be receiving approximately $396,464 and the primary objective of the CDBG program is to provide assistance to low and moderate income families enabling them to participate in various community activities; property improvement and the environment, improve accessibility for the disabled, and eliminate blight ' and substandard conditions within the City. 01-06-2009 2 51:0003 ' Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator explained that use of CDBG funds has become more restrictive in order to encourage programs that meet the objective of assisting low and moderate income families. He provided a summary of funding for current projects and projects recommended for next fiscal year. He noted that housing rehabilitation, handicap ramp/sidewalk improvements, congregate meals for senior citizens, meals on wheels, senior citizen social services information and referrals and youth services are recommended for continuance for fiscal year 2009-10. He further noted that a new requirement for fiscal year 2009-10 is that each project must be funded with at least $10,000 as opposed to in the previous years where similar types of projects would be combined to meet the $10,000 minimum. He advised that money received from CDBG does not cover all of the expenses for Public Service Programs and is subsidized by the City's General Fund. He provided a description of each project including fund allocations. Mayor Pro Tempore Wuo opened the public hearing. Robert Deao, Executive Director Arcadia Red Cross appeared and explained the Meals on Wheels program and funding. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson and seeing no further objection, Mayor Pro Tempore Wuo declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Kovacic asked that staff to include $5,000 for the Meals on Wheels program in the 2009-10 City budget for the Red Cross. It was moved by Council Member Chandler seconded by Council Member Kovacic and carried on roll call vote to approve the projects and fund allocations, authorize the City Manager to modify project allocations should amendments become necessary and execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Gommunity Development Commission which are to be submitted to the County at a later date. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Kovacic, Amundson and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Harbicht b. Adoot Resolution No. 6663 settino the residential refuse rate schedule for fiscal vear 2009/10 and fiscal vear 2010/2011 in accordance with the residential refuse and recvclino contract with Waste Management Inc. Recommended Action: Adopt for the Citv of Arcadia. Recommended Action: Approve Pat Malloy, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director presented the staff report to enter into a seven year contract with Waste Management for the exclusive collection of ' residential refuse and recyclables for the City of Arcadia and to set the residential refuse rate schedule for fiscal year 2009110 in accordance with the residential refuse and recycling contract. Mr. Malloy noted that Waste Management has been the City's exclusive residential refuse hauler since 1999 and the current contract is due to expire on June 30, 2009. He further noted 01-06-2009 51:0004 that last March, the City Council directed staff to begin negotiations with Waste Management for the residential refuse and recycling contract. Mr. Malloy commented that Arcadia maintains one of the lowest refuse rates, that Waste Management provides comprehensive city-wide refuse and recycling programs in the San Gabriel Valley and has consistently provided excellent service for the past nine years. Marie Rodriguez, Management Analyst provided a power point presentation which showed the many refuse programs and services offered to Arcadia residents by Waste Management. She noted that Waste Management and their programs have assisted Arcadia in achieving a 69% diversion rate which exceeds the 50% diversion rate mandated by AB 939. She explained new contract terms and language including single family residential refuse collection changing from five days a week to one day a week (Wednesday). She explained how the one day a week proposed service will benefit the City, the rate adjustment formula including consumer price index, disposal facility index and producer price index and compared the current and proposed rates for the next two fiscal years. She also explained in detail the different types of services Waste Management provides at no cost to the City. She briefly discussed the closure of the Puente Hills Landfill in 2013 and how Waste Management will handle disposal of recycling and hazardous materials. She noted that the City has received 43 written protests to the rate increase. Mayor Pro Tempore Wuo opened the public hearing Gail Marshall appeared and spoke in opposition of the proposed one day a week trash pick-up. Ann Carlton appeared and spoke in opposition of the one day a week trash pick-up and commented on trash pick-up services for seniors, absentee landlords not paying for trash services and scavenging of recyclable items. Kate Law appeared and spoke in opposition of the proposed rate increase and one day a week trash pick-up. She noted that she has a 64 gallon trash container which is cheaper and suggested that the City advertise this; she questioned if the blue recyclable containers are actually recycled; she would like to know which trash hauler San Gabriel uses and suggested the City obtain bids from other haulers. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson and seeing no further objection, the Mayor Pro Tempore declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Council Membar Chandler to authorize the City Manager to execute a seven (7) year contract with Waste Management for the exclusive collection of residential refuse and recyclables for the City of Arcadia and adopt Resolution No. 6663 setting the residential refuse rate schedule for Fiscal Year 2009/10 and 2010111 in accordance with the residential refuse and recycle contract. MOTION DIED FOR A LACK OF A SECOND. Carolyn Anderson, Waste Management Representative responded to questions posed by the City Council regarding the proposed seven year contract and rate increase. Council Members Kovacic and Amundson volunteered to contact elected officials of the cities of Baldwin Park, San Dimas and La Verne regarding trash services with Waste Management, in ' particular their satisfaction with the one day a week service. 01-06-2009 4 51:0005 It was moved by Council Member Kovacic seconded by Council Member Amundson to table the Waste Management item to the City Council meeting of February 3, 2009. PUBLIC COMMENTS Gail Marshall appeared and suggested an ordinance to require shopping cart sensors around businesses. She noted that West Covina has a new Bob's Big Boy and suggested the City look into getting one in Arcadia. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR. CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK Council Member Kovacic wished everyone a Happy New Year. Council Member Amundson wished everyone a Happy New Year. He. noted that he and Mayor Harbicht attended a coming home get together for Lance Corporal Daniel J. Dolan who just returned from Afghanistan; he noted that he has committed to buying a care package through "Treats for Troops" once a month and urged anyone who is interested to do the same. He discussed recent illicit activity in Arcadia and commended the Police Chief for his proactive activities. He urged people to call the police if suspicious activity is suspected even if it is reported anonymously. He announced the "Get your Kicks on Route 66" new exhibit opening at the Museum and urged everyone to stop by. Council Member Chandler urged residents to donate to the Meals on Wheels program. Mayor Pro Tempore Wuo wished every a Happy New Year. He thanked Rose Queen Courtney Lee and her Princesses for representing Arcadia and neighboring communities. He commented on the City's budget. City Clerk Barrows announced that an Apache Clothing and Toy Drive was held throughout the Arcadia School District during the holidays and reported that 1,000 cubic feet of clothing and toys plus $1,200 in gift cards were collected. He thanked everyone for their contributions and generosity and wished everyone a Happy New Year. Mayor Pro Tempore Wuo also commended and thanked the Acadia Fire Fighters Association for their generous donation of $1,000 to Mr. Laidlaw, a school teacher at Arcadia High School who lost his home in the Sylmar fires. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2008 and December 16. 2008. Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: ' b. Approve the Regular Meetino Minutes of December 2, 2008 and December 16, 2008. Recommended Action: Approve 01-06-20D9 sl:ooos c. Accept all work performed by FS Construction Inc. for the Left Turn Pocket on Live Oak Avenue Project as compete and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents. Recommended Action: Approve A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Kovacic seconded by Council/Agency Member Amundson and carried on roll call vote to approve items 2.a through 2.c on the City Council/Agency Consent Calendar. AYES: Council/Agency Member Kovacic, Amundson, Chandler and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: Council/Agency Member Harbicht ADJOURNMENT The City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned this meeting at 9:30 p.m. to Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. ~..~~~~ 1 Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor ATTEST: _.._ mes H. Barrows, City Clerk 01-06-2009