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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/03/2011 53:0087 CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2011 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Kovacic 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, Segal and Kovacic ABSENT: None CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one appeared. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation — one (1) case. b. 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 Attorney William Floyd of Best Best & Krieger, LLP. Employee Organizations: Arcadia Public Works Employees Association, Arcadia City Employees Association, Arcadia Police Civilian Employees Association, Arcadia Police Officers' Association, Arcadia Firefighters' Association and unrepresented employees: Department Heads, Division Managers, Supervisors, and Part-time employees. c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 conference with real property negotiators: Property: 35 West Huntington Drive, 21 Morlan Place, 101 -111 North Santa Anita Avenue, 121 -159 North Santa Anita Avenue and Assessor Parcel No. 5775 -025- 025 (South side of Santa Clara Street, West of Santa Anita Avenue) Agency Negotiators: City Manager /Agency Executive Director Don Penman, Assistant City Manager /Deputy Executive Director Jason Kruckeberg and Economic Development Manager Jerry Schwartz Negotiating Parties: Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, Rusnak/Arcadia (Paul Rusnak) and Don and Ray Dahlgren. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment THE CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED TO OPEN SESSION Mayor /Agency Chair Kovacic called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION — Reverend Terry Keenan, The Santa Anita Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Sara Somogyi, Director of Recreation and Community Services 05 -03 -11 1 53:0088 ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: F PRESENT: Council /Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Segal and Kovacic ABSENT: None REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY /AGENCY COUNSEL ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM City Attorney Stephen Deitsch announced that prior to the regular meeting, the City Council /Redevelopment Agency Board met in Closed Session to consider Items a and b listed on the posted agenda, no reportable action was taken; and reported that Item c was taken off the agenda. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS - Mr. Penman announced that there were no supplemental agenda items. 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 /Agency Member Segal 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 a Proclamation designating May as Cancer Awareness Month. 1. PUBLIC HEARING a. Joint Public Hearing of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency to consider the adoption of City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Resolutions regarding a Disposition and Development Agreement by and between the Redevelopment Agency and Rusnak/Arcadia for the expansion of its dealership in Arcadia. (Joint Public Hearing continued from the April 20, 2011 continued regular meeting) Adopt Resolution No. 6763 approving the Redevelopment Agency's sale of property pursuant to a proposed Disposition and Development Agreement by and between the Redevelopment Agencv of the City of Arcadia and Rusnak/Arcadia. Recommended Action: Adopt Adopt Arcadia Redevelopment Agencv Resolution (ARA) Resolution No. 244 approving a certain Disposition and Development Agreement by and between the Redevelopment Agencv of the City of Arcadia and Rusnak/Arcadia for the expansion of Rusnak Mercedes Benz in Arcadia. Recommended Action: Adopt City Manager Don Penman recommended that this item will be continued to a date uncertain; and reported that negotiations are currently in the final stages. 05 -03 -11 2 53:0089 A motion was made by Council /Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council /Agency Member Segal to continue this item to a date uncertain. AYES: Council /Agency Member Harbicht, Segal, Amundson, Chandler and Kovacic NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS George Fasching, an Arcadia resident and Board Member of the California Philharmonic appeared and commented on the controversy going on between the California Philharmonic and the Pasadena Symphony & POPS; he explained that the Arboretum decided to no longer partner with the California Philharmonic and will be negotiating with California Symphony & POPS; he asked for the City Council's support the California Philharmonic to remain at the Arboretum; he distributed and explained the 6 page letter to the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors dated May 1, 2011 by the California Philharmonic; and urged the City Council to review the letter and place on a future agenda for public input. Doris Hayata, PTA President of Holly Avenue Elementary School appeared and reported on upgrades to the school as a result of Measure I; she discussed various programs and activities currently happening at Holly Avenue; and announced a car wash on Saturday to support the teachers and the Arcadia Educational Fund. Li -Xng Chang, an Arcadia High School student appeared and reported that on April 10, 2011, Alice Zhang, a fellow student and Apache, was tragically killed in the crosswalk in the 600 block of West Duarte Road which has jumpstarted the "For Alice Movement "; he explained that the movement is about no more deaths at that intersection; he noted that the intersection is unsafe and does not meet DMV regulations and standards according to the DMV website; he explained that Duarte Road is a very busy road and a dangerous area; that cars do not stop when the crosswalk lights are flashing; that the white lines in the crosswalk are faded; he described the crosswalk area at the High School is very bright and provides a strong message that someone is crossing the street; and provided some additional information why he feels the area is dangerous. Albert Hu, an Arcadia High School student appeared and reported on the dangerous crosswalk at the 600 block of Duarte Road; he provided photographs of the crosswalks to the City Council; he stated that cars do not stop when the crosswalk lights are flashing; and urged the City Council to place on the agenda changes to that crosswalk because he feels it a dangerous condition. Uttheura Rameshbabu an Arcadia High School appeared and commented on the "For Alice Movement "; she noted that the pedestrian crosswalk where Alice Zhang was tragically killed is dangerous crosswalk; she noted that students meet with City Engineer Mr. Wray and discussed several options in order to make the crosswalk safe for pedestrians and she urged the City Council to consider (1) installing the 3 light system like on Campus; (2) remove the crosswalk in its entirety; or (3) move the crosswalk closer to Lovell and install the 3 light system. Mr. Penman explained that the investigation is on -going and has not been complete; that once the investigation is complete, City staff will look at the crosswalk carefully and evaluate the safety of the crosswalk from an engineering standpoint. 05 -03 -11 3 53:0090 REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK Council Member Amundson announced that Thursday is National Day of Prayer; and noted that Arcadia Interfaith will have a Day of Prayer at the Lutheran Church of the Cross at 7:00 p.m.; and commented on terrorism. Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht explained that every city in the State is mandated to reduce water consumption by 20 %; he remembered that a couple of years ago the residents were asked to voluntarily reduce their water consumption by 10% and noted that the citizen's responded; that the Governor recently declared the drought over; he explained that the drought conditions have nothing to do with water conservation; he addressed the importance of water conservation and explained the water rate increase; that Arcadia has the lowest rates in the San Gabriel Valley; and encouraged residents to start conserving now. Council Member Chandler announced the City Council's attendance of the ground breaking of the Campus Commons Project which is a senior affordable housing project at Campus Drive near Santa Anita Avenue. Council Member Segal announced that Saturday is the Community Bike Ride at 7:30 a.m. at the Community Center and the Firefighters Pancake Breakfast at Station 106 at Baldwin and Santa Anita and encouraged everyone to participate and get involved on Saturday. City Clerk Barrows had no comments. Mayor Kovacic announced the 7 mile Community Bike Ride event on Saturday, May 7 which will start at the Community Center at 7:30 a.m.; the Firefighters Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station 106 at 7:00 and noted that the first 100 bikers to sign up will get a free pancake breakfast ticket; Law Day will be on May 14 and there will be several volunteer attorneys who will be available to answer basic legal questions from the public on subjects such as immigration, bankruptcy, family and property law, personal injury, estate planning and other legal matter; he stated that he just learned that Council Member Segal will be available to answer questions regarding financial planning; and as part of the record, Mayor Kovacic announced the City Council Liaison and Delegate /Alternate list for 2011 -12. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 15, 2011 and April 5, 2011. Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: b. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 15, 2011 and April 5, 2011. Recommended Action: Approve c. Adopt Resolution No. 6771 authorizing investment of General Obligation Bonds series 2011 bond proceeds in the Local Agency Investment Fund, Recommended Action: Adopt 05 -03 -11 4 53:0091 d. Accept all work performed by Vargas Olson Inc. for the renovation of the snack bar and restrooms at the Civic Center Athletic Field as complete and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents. Recommended Action: Approve e. Award a purchase order contract to Nixon -Egli Equipment Company for the purchase of an asphalt truck in the amount of $118,283.06. Recommended Action: Approve f. Approve the purchase and installation of infrastructural items for the completion of the Fire Station 105 project in the amount of $18,850. Recommended Action: Approve g. Authorize the City Manager to execute a one (1) year contract extension with General Pump Company, Inc. to provide Preventative Maintenance Services and Repair of City Wells and Pumps in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Recommended Action: Approve h. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Security Patrol Management Corp. for Security Monitoring at the Library for a period of three years with an option to renew for a maximum of three (3) one (1) year terms. Recommended Action: Approve Reiect the bids for the lead paint abatement and painting of the Sierra Madre Boulevard Bridge and direct staff to re -bid the contract. Recommended Action: Approve j. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with NovaPro Risk Solutions for Third Party Administrator Services for General and Auto Liability Claims in the amount of $19,650 for Fiscal Year 2011 -12 Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council /Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council /Agency Member Amundson and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar items 2.a through 2.j. AYES: Council /Agency Member Chandler, Amundson, Harbicht, Segal, and Kovacic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Council Member Segal (Consent Calendar Items 2.a and 2.b) 3. CITY MANAGER/AGENCY DIRECTOR ITEMS: a. Report, discussion and direction regarding customer requested property address changes. Recommendation: Provide direction Don Stockham, Building Official reported that at its meeting on March 15, 2011, the City Council requested a report regarding the City's policy relating to address changes; that staff stopped processing property address change requests about five years ago due to the growing ,number of requests and the confusion it created for City record keeping; he stated that the City still assigns new address numbers for legitimate reasons such as subdivisions, lot splits and corner lot 05 -03 -11 5 53:0092 reorientations; and noted that if address changes are to be reinitiated, staff recommends a thorough cost - allocation analysis be done to insure that the City recovers all costs associated with processing address changes. It was moved by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council Member Segal and carried on roll call vote to have staff come back with a report of estimated costs at a future meeting. AYES: Council /Agency Member Harbicht, Segal and Kovacic NOES: Council /Agency Member Amundson and Chandler ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT The City Council /Redevelopment Agency adjourned this meeting at 8:22 p.m. in memory of Judy Lou Sible Keith to Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. • 'f'ry Kov: ic, Mayor ATTEST: ames H. Barrows, City Clerk 05 -03 -11 6