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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 7, 200951:0097 CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY L REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2009 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor 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, Harbicht, Kovacic and Wuo ABSENT: None STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) - None STUDY SESSION a. Report, discussion and direction regarding General Plan Revised Land Use Concept. Jason Kruckeberg, Development Services Director noted that on February 24, 2009, the City and Planning Commission held a joint study session to review the ten land use areas that staff, GPAC and the consultants developed to establish a vision for future development; that the City Council and Planning Commission agreed with the vision but felt the recommendations for mixed use development would result in too much change to the City. He explained the proposed revisions based on the February 24th meeting to limit mixed use designations to the Downtown and Live Oak Corridor and removal of mixed-use development from Foothill Boulevard, Duarte Road/First Avenue and Baldwin Avenue/Duarte Road. He further explained the proposed changes as (1) increase the maximum density from 24-30 units per acre in existing High Density zoned areas and (2) change the Commercial/Light Industrial designation in the Downtown area to Commercial designation. It was the consensus of the City Council that this item be continued to a Study Session on July 21, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. for further discussion. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO OPEN SESSION Mayor Wuo called the regular meeting to order in the Council Chamber at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION - Reverend Jolene Cadenbach, Arcadia Congregational Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Fire Chief Tony Trabbie ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Council/Agency Member Wuo, Amundson, Kovacic, Harbicht, and Chandler ABSENT: None 07-07-2009 51:0098 REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Steve Deitsch reported that the City Council and Redevelopment Agency met in a Study Session to hear a report, discuss and provide direction regarding the General Plan Revised Land Use Concept; and further reported that the City Council unanimously agreed to continue the Study Session to July 21, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE 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 Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair 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. 1. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS a. Make appointment to Senior Citizen's Commission (Arcadia Travelers Club) to fill an unexpired term. Recommended Action: Make appointment City Clerk James Barrows reported that on June 16, 2009, the City Council reappointed Harlene Hamann to the Senior Citizens Commission Travelers Club to serve an additional two year term; that on June 22, 2009 the City was notified that Ms. Hamann had passed away. He noted the Arcadia Travelers Club submitted a letter recommending the City Council appoint Esther Barnes to fill Ms. Hamann's term that expires June 30, 2011. It was moved by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council Member Chandler and carried on roll call vote to appoint Esther Barnes to fill the unexpired term of Harleen Hamann which expires June 30, 2011. AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Chandler, Amundson, Kovacic and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None PRESENTATIONS a. Presentations to outgoing Members and Administration of the Oath of Office to newly appointed Board and Commission Members. b. Presentation to Danielle Regine Careddu. Presentation of a Proclamation to the Census Bureau. 07-07-2009 2 51:0099 2. PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: a. Consideration of an amendment to Architectural Design Review No. ADR 2005- 026 for Westfield Shoppingtown - Santa Anita Phase lb to increase the restaurant space from 10.000 square feet to 23.500 square feet. Adopt Resolution No. 6676 amending Condition No. 9 of Resolution No. 6562 - Architectural Design Review No. ADR 2005-026 for the expansion of the Westfield Shoppingtown - Santa Anita (Phase1 b) at 400 South Baldwin Avenue Recommended Action: Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution Jason Kruckeberg, Development Services Director advised that on June 2, 2009 the City Council continued the public hearing to July 7; that on July 1St the City received a request from Westfield to continue the public hearing to the July 21St because they were not available; and recommended the public hearing be continued to the City Council meeting of July 21St Mayor Wuo opened the public hearing. Rick Lemmo, Senior Vice President of Caruso Affiliated appeared and requested a continuance of the public hearing to a date after August 1, 2009, as Caruso staff would not be available before then. Larry Green, Senior Vice President of Westfield appeared and requested the public hearing be continued to the July 21, 2009 City Council meeting. It was moved by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Amundson and carried on roll call to continue the public hearing to the City Council meeting of July 21, 2009. AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Amundson, Chandler and Wuo NOES: Council Member Kovacic ABSENT: None b. Approve the use of CDBG-R Funds for Energy Efficient Improvements for multiple-family dwellings that are predominately occupied by low and moderate income senior citizens. Jason Kruckeberg, Development Services Director provided background information regarding the federal stimulus money that the City will receive in the amount of $120,195 in Community Development Block Grant Recovery funds (CDBG-R); he indicated that a project summary was submitted to the Community Development Commission proposing a low/moderate income senior citizen multiple family residential rehabilitation project, and explained that the primary objectives of the CDBG-R program is to fund improvements associated with infrastructure that provide basic services to low and moderate income residents or improvements that promote energy efficiency and conservation through rehabilitation or retrofitting of existing facilities. Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator reported that the CDBG-R funds must be allocated to projects by the end of October and that recipients use half of the funds for projects that can be initiated by October; that all CDBG-R funds must be expended by September 30, 2012; that staff is proposing that CDBG-R funds be used for the rehabilitation of multi-unit senior 07-07-2009 51:0100 citizen residences predominately occupied by low and moderate income persons with an emphasis to be placed on energy efficiency improvements; he explained that Naomi Gardens and Heritage Park at Arcadia are two facilities that met the proposed criteria and expressed an interest in being a project participant; he explained the various improvements requested by Naomi Gardens but noted that Heritage Park at Arcadia has not yet responded; he explained that there is no fiscal impact to the City's General Fund and that all funds including the administrative allowance come from the grant; and recommended the City Council approve the use of the $120,195 in CDBG-R funds for the proposed multi-unit senior citizen residential rehabilitation project. Mayor Wuo opened the public hearing. No one appeared. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Harbicht seconded by Council Member Chandler and seeing no further objection, Mayor Wuo declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Council Member Harbicht seconded by Council Member Chandler and carried on roll call vote to approve the use of CDBG-R Funds for a rehabilitation project, with an emphasis on energy efficiency improvements at the Naomi Gardens and/or Heritage Park senior citizen residential facilities and fund an allocation of $120,195 or as modified by the City Council and authorize the City Manager to modify the project and/or allocation should amendments become necessary and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission. AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Chandler, Amundson, Kovacic and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Beth Costanza of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce announced that July 16th is the Chamber's 75th anniversary7 of incorporation; she discussed the day's events including guest Wink Martindale and the 5t historic marker that will be placed at the Chamber and announced the 25th anniversary of the Embassy Suites in Arcadia on July 21St Winston Chao of the San Marino Tribune announced that the San Marino Tribune will be covering Arcadia and looks forward to working with Arcadia officials. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR. CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK Council Member Kovacic reminded everyone about the summer concerts on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. on the City Hall lawn; he announced that tutors are needed for the Conversational Skills Class at the Library that assists individuals in communicating in English and anyone interested should contact the Library for additional information. Mayor Pro Tern Amundson reminded everyone about the Operation Homecoming program; he discussed the 3rd Annual Veterans History Project sponsored by Congressman Drier that honors veterans; he reminded everyone to take precautions when going on vacation and noted that the Police Department will do vacation checks; and discussed family and neighborhood safety. 07-07-2009 4 51:0101 Council Member Chandler commented on an article he read in the Pasadena Star Newspaper regarding a bridge being built over Santa Anita and noted that people think it is the City's grade separation project approved by the voters a few years ago. In response to Council Member Chandler's comments regarding the bridge, Mr. Penman explained that the Gold Line decided to call the bridge across the freeway the "Santa Anita Bridge"; that the reconstruction of the bridge currently taking place is from the median in the freeway to the south side of the freeway and will provide the extension of the Gold Line Light Rail. He confirmed that this is not the grade separation the voters of Arcadia approved. Council Member Chandler further commented on another article in the Pasadena Star Newspaper on Sunday, July 5 written by Arcadia resident Tony Fellows entitled "Fed Up - Change the State Government." Council Member Harbicht announced that he recently attended an end of term Conversational Skills Class. Mayor Wuo announced that the Development Services Department is looking for Code Services volunteers; that the Police Department now offers on-line filing of police reports for non- emergency incidents; he announced that August 15 is household and a-waste round up at Santa Anita Racetrack and encouraged everyone to participate; that September 12 the City will be having a community BBQ; and announced his daughter was married on June 28th and is on a honeymoon in Alaska. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a. Approve the Meeting Minutes of June 16. 2009. Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: b. Approve the Meeting Minutes of June 16. 2009. Recommended Action: Approve C. Approve a purchase order with Standard Concrete Company for the purchase of concrete for the repair of sidewalks, driveways. streets, curb and gutter in various locations throughout the City in the amount of $45.000. Recommended Action: Approve d. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with the San Gabriel Valley of Governments for the development of the Coordinated Implementation Plan (CIP) for the Los Angeles River Metals Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). Recommended Action: Approve e. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant Application for Receipt of FY 2009 Federal Funds Requiring City Matching Funds for Water System Improvements. Recommended Action: Approve 07-07-2009 5 51:0102 Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Beacon Media, Inc. for Legal Advertising Services for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. Recommended Action: Approve g. Approve the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus and related respiratory protection equipment from L.N. Curtis & Sons in an amount not to exceed $174.499. Recommended Action: Approve h. Accept all work performed by Steiny & Co., Inc. for the Traffic Signal Pole Mast Arm and Equipment Improvement Proiect as complete and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with contract documents. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council/Agency Member Chandler seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht and carried on roll call vote to approve items 3.a through 3.h on the City Council/Agency Consent Calendar. AYES: Council/Agency Member Chandler, Harbicht, Amundson, Kovacic and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None 4. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CITY MANAGER a. Approve the transfer of $2.511,961 from Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Reserves to the Citv's General Fund to repay the principal and interest on a promissory note to purchase 630 East Live Oak Avenue. Recommended Action: Approve City Manager Don Penman reported that as part of the purchase of 21 Morlan Place for the expansion of Rusnak/Arcadia Mercedes Benz, the Agency purchased the property at 630 E. Live Oak from the City; that the site was included as part of the overall transaction for the Church in Arcadia as the location for its new building; the City took a promissory note from the Agency to complete the land acquisition and the loan was approved on January 16, 2008 in the amount of $2,247,000 with an interest rate of 8%. He requested the Agency pay the City $2,511,961 from Redevelopment Agency reserves for the repayment of principal and interest on a $2,247,000 loan to the General Fund and approve an even split of those proceeds between the Emergency Reserve and Equipment Replacement Funds. It was moved by Council/Agency Member Harbicht seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler and carried on roll call vote to approve the transfer of $2,511,961 from the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency reserves to the City's General Fund to repay the principal and interest on a promissory note to purchase 630 East Live Oak Avenue. AYES: Council/Agency Member Harbicht, Chandler, Amundson, Kovacic and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None 07-07-2009 6 51:00103 b. Accept the repayment of $2,511,961 from the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and authorize an equal split of the proceeds between the Emergency Reserve Fund and Equipment Replacement Fund. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council/Agency Member Harbicht seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler and carried on roll call vote to accept the repayment of $2,522.961 from the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and authorize an equal split of the proceeds between the Equipment Replacement and Capital Improvement Funds. AYES: Council/Agency Member Harbicht, Chandler, Amundson, Kovacic and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT The City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting adjourned in memory of Donna Jean Davis Mills and Harlene Hamann at 8:20 p.m. to Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. ATTEST: James H. Barrows, City Clerk 07-07-2009