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CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Wuo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Reverend Larry Eckholm, Lutheran Church of the Cross
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Fire Chief Tony Trabbie
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Kovacic and Wuo
ABSENT: Mayor Harbicht
A motion was made by Council/Agency Kovacic seconded by Council/Agency Member
' Amundson to excuse Mayor Harbicht.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Penman noted two items were distributed to the City Council regarding City Manager Items
2.b and 2.c on the regular agenda.
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 Kovacic and carried on roll call vote to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only
and waive the reading in full.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR. CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK
Council Member Chandler announced that Jimmy Venegas, Senior Citizens Supervisor will be
leaving the City to be the Deputy Director of Community Services for the City of Alhambra and
wished him the best.
Council Member Kovacic recognized Dr. Richard Cordano who was the principal at Arcadia
High School when he attended.
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Council Member Amundson announced various events at the Historical Museum; he noted a '
photography contest going on at the Museum; and encouraged Home Owner Associations and
other residents to meet with the Police Chief regarding burglary safety tips.
Mayor Pro Tem Wuo wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day; he announced the Mayor's
Community Breakfast is sold out; and noted that spring break is coming up and encouraged
residents to take precautions to prevent their homes from being burglarized when taking
vacations.
City Clerk Barrows announced the elementary track meet held last week and commended the
Recreation staff for a job well done and encouraged everyone to attend next weeks middle
school track meet.
CONSENT CALENDAR
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
a. Approve the Meeting Minutes of February 17. 2009 and March 3, 2009.
Recommended Action: Approve
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS:
b. Approve the Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2009 and March 3, 2009
Recommended Action: Approve
c. Adopt Ordinance No. 2247 amending the City's Architectural Design Review
regulations as set forth in sections 9295, et seg. of the Arcadia Municipal Code
and the related single-family design guidelines.
Recommended Action: Adopt
d.
facilities.
Recommended Action: Adopt
e.
f. Approve Foothill Transit Joint Power Authority Agreement Amendment for
inclusion of the Citv of Pasadena.
Recommended Action: Approve
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Recommended Action: Approve
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Recommended Action: Approve
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h.
A motion was made by Council Member Amundson seconded by Council Member Kovacic and
carried on roll call vote to approve items 1.a through 1.h on the City Council/Agency Consent
Calendar.
AYES: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Kovacic, Chandler and Wuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Harbicht
2, CITY MANAGER
a. Adoot Resolution No. 6670 setting forth prima facie screed limits.
Recommended Action: Adopt
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Phil Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer explained the California
Vehicle Code requires cities to conduct Engineering and Traffic surveys every five years in
order to legally set enforceable speed limits on city streets. He further explained the survey
process, prevailing speeds, collision information and roadway conditions. He discussed the five
roadway segments recommended for a change.
A motion was made by Council Member Chandler seconded by Council Member Amundson and
carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6670 setting forth prima facie speed limits.
AYES: Council/Agency Member Chandler, Amundson, Kovacic and Wuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Harbicht
b.
Recommended Action: Approve the Design Development Package and pursue
funding options.
Phil Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services presented a report on the proposed new
City Hall project. He discussed building features and important facts of the building through the
design development phase including energy efficient design features. He reported the cost for
the building and site work have been refined and is now $9,626,616 and with furniture, utilities,
design and other soft costs less what has been spent to date is $12,270,333. He discussed the
bidding environment, the budget and the next steps for the project and City Council
consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson
and carried on roll call vote to approve the design development package, put the project on hold
and pursue further options for financing.
AYES: Council/Agency Member Chandler, Amundson, Kovacic and Wuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Harbicht
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Recommended Action: Approve
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c. Report from Southern California Edison Comoanv reoardino the Tehachapi
Renewable Transmission Proiect.
Recommended Action: Receive and file
Elisa Clifford, Southern California Edison Company Region Manager for the City of Arcadia
provided a project overview of the Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned this
7, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber
Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
ATTEST:
James H. Barrows, City Clerk
meeting at 8:20 p.m. to Thursday April
Conference Room located at 240 W.
Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor
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