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CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Amundson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Council /Agency Member Chandler, Harbicht, Kovacic, Segal and Amundson
ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION /STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person)
CLOSED SESSION
a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators.
City Negotiators: Administrative Services Director Hue Quach, Human
Resources Administrator Michael Casalou and William Floyd of Best Best and
Krieger LLP.
Employee Organization: Arcadia Police Civilian Employees Association.
THE CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor /Agency Chair Amundson called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Reverend Elie Elbayadi, Arabic Evangelical Nazarene Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Tom Tait, Public Works Services Director
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Council /Agency Member Chandler, Harbicht, Kovacic, Segal and Amundson
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY /AGENCY COUNSEL ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
City Attorney Steve Deitsch reported that the City Council /Redevelopment Agency Board met in
Closed Session to consider the one (1) item listed on the posted agenda under Closed Session,
no reportable action was taken.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS - Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director noted
that there was no supplemental information.
MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE
THE READING IN FULL
A motion was made by Council /Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member
Segal and carried on roll call vote to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive
the reading in full.
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PRESENTATIONS
a. Assembly Member Anthony Portantino: Annual "State of the State" Address.
b. Presentation by the California Highway Patrol and Automobile Club of Southern
California 10851 Award to Officer Brian Long.
c. Proclamation presented to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library designating
October 17 -23, 2010 as the Friends of Libraries week in Arcadia.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 6742 authorizing the Arcadia Police Department to use
funds allocated from the Citizens' Option for Public Safetv - Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Fund (COPS - SLESF) for the purpose of front line police
services.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Police Chief Robert Sanderson provided an overview of the Citizens' Option for Public Safety
(COPS) program; he explained that each year the State Legislature provides supplemental
funding for local police departments which enables local police agencies to enhance public
safety by purchasing equipment and /or services otherwise unavailable through the budget.
Chief Sanderson reported that since 1997, the Police Department has used these funds for a
crime analysis position and proposes to continue funding the position with COPS -SLESF funds;
and noted that the minimum allocation to each city is $100,000.
Mayor Amundson opened the public hearing. No one appeared to provide testimony.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by
Council Member Harbicht and seeing no further objection, Mayor Amundson declared the public
hearing closed.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Harbicht and carried
on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6742 authorizing the Arcadia Police Department to use
funds allocated from the Citizens' Option for Public Safety - Supplemental Law Enforcement
Services Fund (COPS - SLESF) for the purpose of front line police services.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Harbicht, Kovacic, Segal and Amundson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS — With the concurrence of the City Council, Mayor Amundson announced
a 3 minute time limit for public comments.
Randal Massaro of Victorville appeared and apologized for coming off a little strong the last time
he attended the City Council meeting; he expressed his opposition on the City spending
$30,000 of taxpayer money to trap and kill coyotes; he noted that representatives of the
Gabrielino Indians from the San Gabriel Mission and the San Manuel Indians were in
attendance to speak on saving taxpayer money and saving the wildlife.
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Lynn Belcher an Arcadia resident appeared and expressed her opposition on the trapping and
killing of coyotes.
Bonnie Barron of Sierra Madre appeared and commented on the cancellation of the City's
October 18 community meeting regarding coyotes; she announced a free community
presentation and informative discussion regarding coyotes at the L.A. County Arboretum on
November 30 at 6:30 p.m. featuring author Camilla Fox; that the event is being hosted by
Project Coyote, the Pasadena Humane Society, and the San Gabriel Valley Friends of Wildlife;
and noted that the event is free to the public and invited the City Council to attend.
Ernie and Andrew Salas of the Gabrielino Indians of San Gabriel appeared and commented on
preserving wildlife.
Apache Running Hawk of the First Nations Native Christian Fellowship of the Four Directions of
Quartz Hills also appeared and commented on preserving wildlife.
Daniel Ramos of Montebello appeared and spoke on behalf of Roberta Javier, an Arcadia
resident, and discussed the preservation of wildlife.
Sarah Livingston, an Arcadia resident appeared and expressed her concerns regarding the
inhumane way Arcadia is killing coyotes and suggested that the City Council consider
alternative methods.
Christina Karagias, owner of Paco's Mexican Restaurant in Arcadia appeared and expressed
her concerns regarding the removal of street parking on Second Avenue south of Foothill
Boulevard and commented on the City's decision to install a left turn lane at Foothill and Second
Avenue.
Luv Tanael appeared and spoke on behalf of her daughter Dr. Ronalyn Raymundo, she
commented on the removal of parking on Second Avenue and discussed the increased traffic
and safety issues in that area; and suggested no left turn at certain times of the day, especially
during school hours and high traffic times.
Dr. Tom Segura appeared and discussed the City's intent to make changes to the intersection
of Foothill and Second Avenue which he is opposed to, and the Toss of parking; and commented
on the other options discussed by the City. He requested that when the City reconsiders this
matter, he would like to be involved in the process as indicated to him by the Mayor.
Marie Johnston an Arcadia resident appeared and expressed her opposition to the trapping and
killing of coyotes and feels it is not an effective way to address the situation.
Christian Cummings an Arcadia resident appeared and reported on alternative ways of dealing
with wildlife that he found on various websites; and commented that trapping and killing of
coyotes is inhumane.
Justine Fortai a resident of Lake Elsinore appeared and commented on the killing of coyotes
and noted that trapping and killing them does not solve the problem.
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REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Harbicht regarding the Second Avenue
intersection matter, Mr. Kruckeberg responded that no agenda date has been set. Mr. Harbicht
stated that he would like staff to wait until the matter is agendized and discussed before any
work is performed at that intersection. He acknowledged the agenda item regarding Target
making a donation in the amount of $20,000 for the concerts in the park program.
Mayor Pro Tem Kovacic thanked everyone for attending including the Native American Indians;
he noted that education is the ultimate way to resolve any matter; he also commented on the
presentation at the Arboretum on November 30 discussed by Ms. Barron; he advised that the
Arcadia Chinese Association has published on their website, in the Chinese language, ways to
live with the wildlife and felt that this is a positive step in the right direction. He announced that
the next City Council meeting on November 2 is Election Day and encouraged everyone to go
out and vote; he noted the Homecoming event last week at the High School with a new stadium
and a 450 member marching band and he encouraged everyone to support the high school
especially the athletic teams and the music program.
Regarding the installation of the left turn lanes and removal of on- street parking on Second
Avenue at Foothill Boulevard, the City Council agreed that this matter will be placed on the
November 16, 2010 agenda for discussion.
Council Member Chandler commented on the article in the Arcadia Newsletter regarding living
with wildlife; he also pointed out that regarding recycling, plastics and jars do not need to be
rinsed out that they can just be placed in the recycle bin.
Council Member Segal thanked the speakers and found it to be enlightening and interesting; he
noted that he would like some research done to see if trapping and relocating coyotes instead of
killing them can be considered; and he commented on the statistics presented during the public
comment period by Mr. Cummings.
City Clerk Barrows had no comments.
Mayor Amundson commented on the trapping and feeding of coyotes; he congratulated Mr.
Segal on a successful Crystal Ball fundraiser; he noted the emergency preparedness check list
in the ACTION handbook and encouraged everyone to be prepared; and also noted the Great
California Shake Out that City staff will be participating in on Thursday; he noted Election Day
on November 2 " and encouraged everyone to go out and vote; he commented on the rare
position the City took opposing the passage of Proposition 19; and commented on the Short
Range Transit Plan that identifies transit goals and objectives for the next five years and will
include proposed fixed routes for the Gold Line.
In response to a question raised by Council Member Kovacic regarding the memorandum from
Mr. Deitsch concerning state and local laws that prohibit the feeding of coyotes on private
property, Mr. Deitsch agreed that signs with current State Code statutes and language is
acceptable and can be posted.
It was the consensus of the City Council to agendize for discussion the posting of "no feeding
coyotes on private property" signs.
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS:
a. Adopt Ordinance No. 2277 amending the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding
Section 7308 to Chapter 3 of Article VII pertaining to Street Excavations.
Recommended Action: Adopt
b. Adopt Resolution No. 6748 authorizing submittal of the Fiscal Year 2010 -11
Transportation Development Act — Article 4 Claim Forms to receive Capital and
Operating funds for Arcadia Transit.
Recommended Action: Adopt
c. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with
Civiltec Engineering Inc. for Structural Design Analysis of Baldwin Reservoir No.
2 and No. 3 in the amount of $76,617.
Recommended Action: Approve
d. Accept a grant from Target in the amount of $20,000 for Recreation and
Community Services Department Concert in the Park Program.
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Adopt Fiscal Year 2011 -2015 Short Range Transit Plan.
Recommended Action: Adopt
f. Reject the bids for a Vehicle Exhaust Extraction /Evacuation System for Fire
Station No. 106 and direct staff to re -bid the contract.
Recommended Action: Approve
g. Reject the bids for Street Striping and Pavement Marking Services and direct
staff to re -bid the contract.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Council /Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council /Agency Member
Segal and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar items 2.a through 2.g.
AYES: Council /Agency Member Harbicht, Segal, Chandler, Kovacic and Amundson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. CITY MANAGER/AGENCY DIRECTOR ITEMS:
a. Introduce Ordinance No. 2278 amending Article VI (Businesses, Professions,
Trades and Occupations) of the Arcadia Municipal Code to specify locations for
outdoor Christmas tree and pumpkin sales.
Recommended Action: Introduce
Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator reported that the Arcadia Municipal Code
currently does not specify where Christmas Tree and Pumpkin sales may be held; that the
proposed ordinance would allow Christmas Tree and Pumpkin sales on C -1, Limited -
Commercial or less restrictive commercial and industrial lots, and with City Council approval on
vacant residential lots or any lot owned or occupied by a non - profit charitable, religious or other
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philanthropic organization; he explained that a noticing provision was included in the proposed
ordinance that would provide owners of properties adjacent to a vacant residential lot or church
of a request to conduct sales on a lot adjacent to their property to provide those owners an
opportunity to comment on the proposed Christmas Tree sale and /or Pumpkin sales.
John MacDonnell an Arcadia resident appeared and stated that as a reminder the turn signal
where Mr. Simon was killed is a very effective way of controlling traffic at a corner; that
professional plans were prepared to show the City Council how well organized the Christmas
tree lot is; he noted the urgency of this matter because trees needed to be ordered in the next
few days, that it takes time to prepare for the sales; and stated that any help would be
appreciated. He also stated that the Fire Department also makes sure that all Fire Codes are in
compliance.
In response to a question by Council Member Chandler, Mr. Kasama responded that to date, no
applications for Christmas tree sales have been submitted to the City; that last year, there were
a total of 4 applications.
It was moved by Council /Agency Member Kovacic seconded by Mayor /Agency Chair Agency
Member Amundson and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2278 amending
Article VI (Businesses, Professions, Trades and Occupations) of the Arcadia Municipal Code
specifying locations for outdoor Christmas tree and pumpkin sales. (Motion failed)
AYES: Council /Agency Member Kovacic and Amundson
NOES: Council /Agency Member Chandler, Harbicht and Segal
ABSENT: None
b. Award a purchase order to McPeek's Dodge of Anaheim for the purchase of two
(2) 2010 Dodge Charger patrol units in the amount of $58,274.98.
Recommended Action: Approve
Robert Sanderson, Chief of Police, reported that staff recommends replacing two police
motorcycles with two Dodge Charger police cars; he explained that over the years costs for
motorcycle use have equaled and in some cases have surpassed that of purchasing and
maintaining police cars; he noted that over the years almost every Arcadia Police Department
motorcycle officer has been involved in a traffic collision which has been devastating both for
the officer and the City financially; that Risk Manager and attorney Gordon Graham, a retired
California Highway Patrol Administrator advised that police motorcycles can no longer be
justified and have outlived their purpose. He reported that the City currently has three
motorcycles in the fleet and proposed that two motorcycles be replaced with two Dodge Charger
patrol cars; that once the new Dodge Charger patrol cars are operational the third traffic
motorcycle will be removed from the City's fleet and not replaced; and noted that the third
motorcycle will achieve a savings of approximately $29,000; and recommended replacing the
two motorcycles with two 2010 Dodge Charger patrol cars in the amount of $58, 274.98
It was moved by Council /Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council /Agency Member
Segal and carried on roll call vote to award a purchase order to McPeek's Dodge of Anaheim for
the purchase of two (2) 2010 Dodge Charger patrol units in the amount of $58,274.98.
AYES: Council /Agency Member Harbicht, Segal, Chandler, Kovacic and Amundson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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c. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the
Gateway Cities Council of Governments for oversight and development of the
Los Angeles River Metals TMDL Site Specific Objective Studies.
Recommended Action: Approve
Tom Tait, Public Works Services Director reported that in October 2008 the Regional Water
Quality Board promulgated the Metals TMDL; he noted that the Metals TMDL mandates
stringent compliance activities which have high implementation costs; that by performing
scientific studies might help ease the burden of implementing the Metals TMDL by proving that
the Los Angeles River is capable of tolerating higher concentrations of metals without exhibiting
toxicity and being harmful to aquatic life and human health.
Carmen Trujillo, Management Aide in the Public Works Services Department reported that the
Los Angeles River Metals TMDL was adopted by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality
Control Board in September of 2007; she advised that Metals TMDL is a federal mandate based
on potentially toxic concentrations of metal and established limits for copper, lead, zinc,
cadmium and selenium in the Los Angeles River; she explained that a Waste Load Allocation is
the maximum amount of a pollutant that is allowed to be released into a waterway; that 36 of the
40 watershed cities, along with the Los Angeles County and Caltrans are now mandated to
monitor and take action to improve water quality in the Los Angeles River which requires cities
to follow stringent compliance activities. She identified several studies that must be conducted
to help reduce scientific uncertainties; that staff has been working with other cities in the Los
Angeles River Watershed; that a steering committee was formed and based on the Gateway
Cities Council of Governments who are experienced in administering multi- agency agreements,
have agreed to act as the fiduciary agent for the studies; their services will include a
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) retention, and invoicing for study costs to all cities; that the
MOA is between the COG and is a cost sharing agreement to implement and develop the
scientific studies related to the Metals TMDL for the Los Angeles River and its tributaries. She
advised that the total estimated cost for the Final Site Specific Objective/Water Effects Ratio is
approximately $2.1 million which will be shared between the 36 watershed cities, Los Angeles
and Caltrans; that Arcadia's portion will cost approximately $41,789.43 over the next three fiscal
years and includes the cost of the COG administering the studies and the scientific advisor.
She noted that the amount can increase depending on the number of cities that choose to
participate however she advised that 97% of the watershed cities have tentatively voted to
support this study; she noted that sufficient funds have been budged in the 2010 -11 Capital
Improvement Program; and recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the Gateway Cities Council of Governments for
oversight and development of the Los Angeles River Metal TMDL Site Specific Objective
Studies.
It was moved by Council /Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council /Agency Member
Segal and carried on roll call vote to authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Agreement with the Gateway Cities Council of Governments for oversight and development of
the Los Angeles River Metals TMDL Site Specific Objective Studies.
AYES: Council /Agency Member Harbicht, Segal, Chandler, Kovacic and Amundson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ADJOURNMENT
The City Council /Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:20 p.m. to Tuesday, November 2,
2010, 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chamber located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
Peter Amundson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Age
James H. Barrows, City Clerk
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