NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

As authorized by California Government Code Section 54956 and Arcadia City Charter Section 408, a Special Meeting of the Arcadia City Council/Redevelopment Agency is hereby called to be held at the City of Arcadia Council Chamber Conference Room, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2008.

At this Special Meeting, the following matters will be discussed, considered and acted upon:

CLOSED SESSION

a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the Workers’ Compensation case of David Swearengin.

b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation: One (1) case.

c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of Peck Entertainment, et al. v. City of Arcadia (United States District Court Case No. CV06-4631 PJWx).

d. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of Taboo Gentlemen’s Club, et al. v. City of Arcadia (California Superior Court 2nd Appellate District Court Case No. B203060).

e. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of Westfield, LLC, et al. v. City of Arcadia, et al. and Caruso Property Management, Inc. et al. (Real Parties in Interest) (Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS108923) and the case of Arcadia First! v. City of Arcadia and Magna Entertainment Corporation (Real Parties in Interest) (Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS108937).

STUDY SESSION

a. Report, discussion and direction regarding regulation of massage uses and enforcement of massage therapist regulations.

b. Report, discussion and direction regarding proposed Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Bond issue.

Prior to going into closed session, there will be time reserved for those who wish to address the City Council/Redevelopment Agency regarding the above items.

No further business other than the above will be considered at this meeting.

Dated: October 2, 2008                      ________________________
              Mayor of the City of Arcadia

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (626) 574-5455.  Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting.  

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CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008

AGENDA
7:00 p.m.

Location:  City Council Chamber, 240 W. Huntington Drive

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 Janet Sporleder, Library & Museum Services Director

ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS:

Robert Harbicht, Mayor/Agency Chair
John Wuo, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair
Peter Amundson, Council/Agency Member
Roger Chandler, Council/Agency Member
Gary Kovacic, Council/Agency Member

REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL ON STUDY SESSION/CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS

MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL

PRESENTATIONS

a. Presentation of Proclamation Designating October as Fire Prevention Month.

1. PUBLIC HEARING

All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning the proposed items of consideration.  You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the City Council with respect to any Public Hearing item on this agenda, you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections which you or someone else raised at or prior to the time of the Public Hearing.

CITY COUNCIL ITEMS:

a. Consideration of an appeal to the Business License Review Board’s denial of an Entertainment Permit for Bar Twist at 48 East Huntington Drive.
Recommended Action: Deny

b. Adopt Resolution No. 6648 amending Resolution No. 6513 relating to Adult Business Performer License Fees.
Recommended Action: Adopt

PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person)

Any person wishing to address the City Council/Redevelopment Agency during the Public Comments period is asked to complete a “Public Comments” card available in the Council Chamber Lobby. The completed form should be submitted to the City Clerk/Agency Secretary prior to the start of the 7:00 p.m. Open Session. 

In order to conduct a timely meeting, there will be a five (5) minute time limit per person.  All comments are to be directed to the City Council/Redevelopment Agency and we ask that proper decorum be practiced during the meeting.  State law prohibits the City Council/Redevelopment Agency from discussing topics or issues unless they appear on the posted Agenda. 

REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK

2. CONSENT CALENDAR

All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call vote.  There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:

a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2008.
Recommended Action: Approve

CITY COUNCIL ITEMS:

b. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2008.
Recommended Action: Approve

c. Adopt Ordinance No. 2246 amending the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding a new Section 4630.2 to Article IV (Noise Regulations) regarding hours of operation for gardeners and landscapers and amending and adding various Sections to Article IX (Zoning Regulations and General Provisions)
Recommended Action: Adopt

d. Approve a Communications Site Lease Agreement between the City and Omnipoint Communications, Inc. for a Wireless Communications Facility at Orange Grove Park – 670 E. Orange Avenue.
Recommended Action: Approve

e. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Espino’s Cop Shop, Inc. for the installation of emergency lighting, communication equipment and interior accessories for City vehicles in the amount of $53,433.
Recommended Action: Approve

f. Approve the revisions to the classification specifications and compensation level for Building Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Worker, Strorekeeper/Buyer and Evidence Technician.
Recommended Action: Approve

3. CITY MANAGER

a. Introduce the Schematic Design for the Joint Use Gymnasium at Dana Middle School.
Recommended Action: Receive and file

b. Report, discussion and direction regarding 4th of July Fireworks show for years 2009 and 2010.
Recommended Action: Provide direction

c. Adopt Resolution No. 6647 opposing Measure R, the proposed Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority one-half percent (½%) sales tax increase.
Recommended Action: Adopt

ADJOURNMENT

The City Council/Redevelopment Agency will adjourn this meeting to Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (626) 574-5455.  Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting.