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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 6, 2007~ ` .c~~rFFOR,_ .. CITY`OF ARCADIA ~ CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ^•~°~~° ' REGULAR MEETING ~ ~ ` . TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2007 AGENDA 6:00 p.m. Location. City Council Chamber Conference Room, 240 W. Huntington Drive CAIL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: Roger Chandler, Mayor/Agency Chair Mickey Segal, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Peter Amundson, CounciUAgency Member Robert Harbicht, CounciUAgency Member John Wuo, CounaUAgency Member CLOSED SESSION 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 Closed Session/Study 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 precticed during the meeting. State law prohibits the City Council/Redevelopment Agency from discussing topics or issues unless they appear on the posted Agenda. CLOSED SESSION Public Empioyee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957) TiUe: City Manager. b. Pursuant to Govemment Code Section 54957.6 to confer about labor contract negotiations with an unrepresented employee - City Manager. 7:00 p.m., City Council Chamber RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO OPEN SESSION INVOCATION Rabbi Alan Lachtman, Temple Beth David PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: Amundson, Harbicht, Segal, Wuo and Chandler REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL ON CLOSED SESSIOWSTUDY SESSION ITEMS SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGERlEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE ; THE REA~ING IN FULL ~ PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS a. Presentation to P~ Reserve Officer Tony Minnillo. PUBUC HEARING All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony conceming the proposed items of consideration. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legalty 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. REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY STOR,4GE CONTAINERS WITHIN ' SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES. ; Recommended Action: Introduce 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 fortn should be submitted to the City Clerk/Agency Secretary ~ prior to the start of the Clased SessioNStudy Session. In order to conduct a timeiy 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 CounciURedevelopment 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 all will be enacted by one roll cali vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City CounciURedevelopment Agency request specific items be remaved from the Consent Calendar for separate action. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REMS: a. Aciion: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: b. Recommended Acbon_ Approve c. d. e. COMPENSATION STUDY IN THE AMOUNT OF $22.000. Recommended Action: Approve 9- ADJOURNMENT The City Counal/Redevelopment Agency will adjourn this meeting in memory of Marilyn Hoherd and Maynard Diamond to February 20, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Counal 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 ACCOMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING, INCLUDING AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES, MAY REQUEST SUCH MODIFICATION OR ACCOMODATION FROM THE CITY CLERK AT (626) 5745455. NOTIFICATION 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING WILL ENABLE THE CITY TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ASSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING. Recommended Action: Adopt Recommended Action: Approve Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING ANNOTATED AGENDA FEBRUARY 6, 2007 CLOSED SESSION a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section NO REPORTABLE 54957) ACTION TAKEN ~ Title: City Manager. ti. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer about labor NO REPORTABLE contract negotiations with an unrepresented employee - City ACTION TAKEN ~ Manager. ' PUBLIC HEARING a. CONSIDERATION OF TEXT AMENDMENT 06-02 AND GENERAL CONTINUED , PLAN AMENDMENT 06-02 - AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF FLOOR AREA : FLOOR AREA RATIO, AMENDING THE REGULATIONS RELATED RATIO TO A, TO SPECIAL SETBACKS AND ADDING REGULATIONS FOR FUTURE STUDY TEMPORARY STORAGE CONTAINERS. SESSION ; ORDINANCE NO. 2223 PERTAINING TO REGULATIONS FOR INTRODUCED ESTABLISHED SETBACK LINES, AND REGULATIONS FOR 5- 0 TEMPORARY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHIN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 16, 2007 AND JOINT MEETING MINUTES WITH THE ARCADIA BOARD OF EDUCATION, JANUARY 30, 2007. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 16, 2007 AND JOINT MEETING M~NUTES WITH THE ARCADIA BOARD OF EDUCATION, JANUARY 30, 2007. APPROVED 5-0 APPROVED 5-0 c. RESOLUTION NO. 6553 APPROVING A DRAFT MEMORANDUM ADOPTED OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 5-0 ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS, COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS AND MUNICIPAL TRANSIT OPERATORS FOR THE LARGE URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD A PURCHASE APPROVED ~ ORDER CONTRACT TO GALE GROUP FOR THE PURCHASE OF 5-0 ~ SUBSCRIPTIONS TO FIVE ONLINE LIBRARY DATABASES IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,149.11. -~ e. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A APPROVED I PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON & 5- 0 , ASSOCIATES FOR A TOTAL COMPENSATION STUDY IN THE ! AMOUNT OF $22,000. ; f. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A APPROVED i PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CURBSIDE INC. 5- 0 ! TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL COLLECTION OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE IN TFiE AMOUNT OF $30,000. g. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE APPROVED i AGREEMENT WITH PARSONS ENERGY & CHEMICALS GROUP 5- 0 ~ INC. FOR THE LEASE OF 30 PARKING SPACES IN THE CITY HALL PARKING LOT. , ~ e. as:oo~ s CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2007 The City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Arcadia met at 6.00 p.m. in a regular closed session meeting in the Arcadia City Council Chamber Conference Room. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor Chandler called the meeting in order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Amundson, Harbicht, Segal, Wuo and Chandler ABSENT: None CLOSED SESSION/STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) None. CLOSED SESSION a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code Section 54957) Title: City Manager. b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer about labor contract negotiations with an unrepresented employee - City Manager. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO OPEN SESSION The Mayor convened the Open Session meeting at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Rabbi Alan Lachtman, Temple Beth David PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Don Penman, Assistant City Manager and Development Services Director ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Segai, Amundson, Harbicht and Wuo ABSENT: None REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL ON CLOSED SESSION/STUDY SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Steve Deitsch reported that the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board met in closed session to consider items a and b on the posted closed session agenda. No reportable action was taken. 1 02-06-2007 _` 49:0020 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 Council/Agency Member Amundson, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht and carried on roll call vote to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. PRESENTATION - Police Reserve Officer Tony Minnillo PUBLIC HEARING a. The City Council concurred with the recommendation made by Assistant City Manager and Development Services Director pon Penman to continue the hearing relating to the definition of Floor Area Ratio issue to a future study session, and proceed with the hearing on setbacks and temporary storage containers. Community Development Administrator Jason Kruckeberg presented the staff report relating to Text Amendment 06-02 for established setback lines and regulations for temporary storage containers within sinale-familv residential zones. In response to an inquiry by Council Member John Wuo, Community Development Administrator Jason Kruckeberg responded that setback lines were not being changed; he noted that this would simplify the review process for homeowners. certain standards must be meet i.e. reflectors on the trash bin, site visibility and access. In addition to Council Member John Wuo's inquiry, Mr. Penman added that on-street bin and container permits are handled through the encroachment permit process and under the proposed regulations, building materials could not be stored on the street without a storage container which would require an encroachment permit. Mr. Penman also added that encroachment permits must be obtained for trash dumpsters stored on the street and that A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Segal, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht to close the public hearing. o2-os-2ao~ AND ADDING REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY STORAGE CONTAINERS Recommended Action: Approve Recommended Action: Introduce ~ 49:0021 A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Segal, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, to approve Text Amendment 06-02 and General Plan Amendment 06-02 amending the regulations related to special setbacks and adding regulations for temporary storage containers within single family residential zones and introduce Ordinance No. 2223 pertaining to regulations for established setback lines and regulations for temporary storage containers within single-family residential zones. AYES: Council/Agency Members Segal, Harbicht, Amundson, Wuo and Chandler NOES: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) Bill Hacket, Field Representative for Assembly Member Anthony J. Portantino advised that Assembly Bill Nos. 34 and 40 regarding umbilical cord blood banking have been introduced by Assembly Member Portantino; he also advised that the Cal Grant application deadline is March 2, 2007; and that on Saturday, February 10, 2007 there wiil be a financial workshop relating to Cal Grants at Eagle Rock High School relating to Cal Grants. Mr. Portantino also announced that there will be an Open House at the District Office on March 1, 2007 from 5:OOpm to 7:00 p.m. at 215 Marengo Avenue in Pasadena. Bill Hoherd thanked the City Council for their condolences regarding the recent passing of his wife, Marilyn. Douglas P. Carstens, Esq., Chatten-Brown & Carstens, representative of Arcadia First! announced his objection to discussions relating to the proposed Caruso project in closed session and should be discussed in open session. Sung Tse, representative of Arcadia First! also expressed concerns regarding Caruso project matters being discussed in closed sessions. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK Council Member Amundson commented that he has received complaints from residents regarding leaflets being left at doorsteps and outlined the process to get on the Refusal Registry. He also announced his support of Measure B. Council Member Segal wished the Chinese and Asian community a Happy New Year. Councii Member Wuo announced the joint meeting with the School Board which was very informative; he also announced the Chinese Association luncheon for all City employees is on Februarv 9. 2007 and that the Chinese New Year is Februarv 18. Council Member Harbicht announced that the City Council abides by the provisions of the Brown Act and that Caruso Affiliated representatives were not included in these closed sessions. Mr. Harbicht also announced that he would like to see a future study session scheduled regarding north/south traffic flow during rush hour, the City Council concurred with that request. City Clerk Jim Barrows had no announcements to report. Mayor Chandler announced that City Manager Mr. Kelly was recently elected to serve as Chairperson of the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Commission and Public Works Services Director Pat Malloy was elected as Vice Chairperson of the Main San Gabriel 02-06-2007 49:0022 Basin Water Master which is the largest groundwater basin in Southern California and is the primary source of groundwater for the City of Arcadia. Mayor Chandler also acknowledged recently promoted Mark Krikorian to Fire Marshall and L. James Miller, Fire Engineer. Also, recently sworn in as new fire fighters was Paramedic Oscar Cortez, Fire Fighter Michael Herdman, Fire Fighter Jeff Petterson and Fire Fighter Gary Robinson. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. JANUARY 16. 2007 AND JOINT MEETING MINUTES WITH THE ARCADIA BOARD OF EDUCATION. JANUARY 30. 2007. Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: b. Recommended Action: Approve c. RESOLUTION NO. 6553 APPROVING A DRAFT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS AND MUNICIPAL TRANSIT OPERATORS FOR THE LARGE URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM. Recommended Action: Adopt AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER Recommended Action: Approve e. COMPENSATION STUDY IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,000. Recommended Action: Approve COLLECTION OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE IN THE AMOUNT OF 30 000. Recommended Action: Approve g. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PARSONS ENERGY 8 CHEMICALS GROUP INC. FOR THE LEASE OF 30 PARKING SPACES IN THE CITY HALL PARKING LOT. Recommended Action: Approve Council Member Wuo pulled item f for discussion and Council Member Harbicht pulied item g for discussion. 02-06-2007 ~ ~ 49:0023 A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to approve the Consent Calendar items 1 a thru e, on the City Council/ARA Consent Calendars. AYES: Council/Agency Members Harbicht, Amundson, Segal, Wuo and Chandler NOES: None In response to an inquiry by Council Member Harbicht regarding item f, Marie Nguyen, Management Aide in the Public Works Services Department responded to various questions relating to residential collection of household hazardous waste and public outreach. Also, Ms. Nguyen responded that residents can obtain used oil containers at the Public Works Service Center or visit any of the 5 used oil service centers in the City. In response to a question by Mayor Chandler, Mr. Malloy, Public Works Services Director announced the list of items that can be picked up. Mr. Malloy also responded that any computer related or electrical items can be collected through Waste Management. Mr. Malloy also noted that the City has 4 bulky item pick up days per year, per household. In response to an inquiry by Council Member John Wuo regarding item g, Mr. Penman commented that staff had completed a parking analysis within the Civic Center. Mr. Penman also noted that the lease is Monday through Friday and will not affect soccer activities during the weekend; he also noted that the lease is on a month to month basis and that the 30 spaces will not impact the Monday through Friday City Hall work schedule. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to approve the Consent Calendar items 1 f and g, on the City Council/ARA Consent Calendars. AYES: Council/Agency Members Harbicht, Segal, Amundson, Wuo and Chandler NOES: None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. in memory of Marilyn Hoherd, former Mayor Robert Arth and Maynard Diamond. The City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned this meeting to February 20, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. By: James H. Barrows, Citv Clerk •./.~ rl~Yt, ~ ~ Lisa Mussenden Chief Deputy City Clerk 02-06-2007 ,~ 1~~. ~A~08~Tf9. ""° ~~' STAFF REPORT Development Services Department February 6, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director~ By: Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administrator Tc K SUBJECT: Consideration of General Pian Amendment No. 2006-02 and Text Amendment No. 2006-02 (Floor Area Ratio, Setback Lines and Temporary Storage Containers) SUMMARY General Plan Amendment 2006-02 and Text Amendment 2006-02 are being initiated by the Development Services Department to address several recurring issues that __ staff frequently has encountered over the past several years. The proposed amendments include: modification to the definition of Floor Area Ratio to provide consistency between the General Plan and Municipal Code, change the review process to review modifications to the Established Setback Lines, and to permit Temporary Storage Containers within single-family residential zones. The Development Services Department is recommending approval of the proposed General Plan Amendment and Text Amendments as set forth in this staff report. The Planning Commission discussed the proposed amendments at a noticed public hearing on December 12, 2006 and unanimously recommended approval of all of the amendments. PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS A summary of the proposed changes are set forth below. A. Floor Area Ratio Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is a common regulatory technique that limits the amount of building area on a lot. The typical way FAR is measured is to calculate the square footage of building area divided by overall lot size. For example, a 3,000 square foot office building on a 10,000 square foot lot would have a FAR of 0.3. Most cities regulate FAR through limits such as this within their Municipal Code. Arcadia GP#06-02 - GPA/Text Amendments February 6, 2007 Page 2 established the FARs in the General Plan. The General Plan sets a maxirnum FAR of 0.5 for most commercial areas, and a 0.3 FAR for the southerly racetrack parking lot. Currently, the General Plan and Municipal Code are inconsistent in how Floor Area Ratio is measured and ~sed to regulate projects. The proposed amendments to both the General Plan and Municipal Code will provide consistency between the two documents and will clarify the City's intent with regard to using FAR to regulate projects. In 1999, General Plan Amendment 99-01 modified the General Plan to increase the FAR allowed for the Westfield Santa Anita property (referred to in the General Plan as the Santa Anita Fashion Park). The FAR at that time was changed from 0.4 to 0.5. The reference to FAR for the Westfield Santa Anita project is listed twice, once on page 2-12 of the General Plan and again on page 6-3. In the 1999 General Plan Amendment, only Chapter 2(page 2-12) was modified correctly. Clearly, the intent of this amendment was to modify this number throughout the General Plan. This proposed amendment would "clean up" Chapter 6 of the General Plan by changing the FAR for the Westfield Santa Anita project from 0.4 to 0.5. The proposed text change is provided below. In addition to the change in numbers listed above, the current definitions used to determine how FAR is measured are confusing: The General Plan has the following definition of FAR (in a footnote on page 2-12): Floor Area Rafio (FAR). This represents the maximum non-residenfia! building square footage that may be permitted. FAR is based on net square footage and is measured by dividing building square footage by net lot area existing prior to development. The "neY' lot area referred to is a reference to excluding easements and other non- usable portions of a lot from the overall amount used to determine lot area. The confusing aspect of this definition is how "building square footage" is determined using the definitions within the Municipal Code (Code). The Code includes the following three definitions to determine building square footage: 1. Gross Floor Area shall be the total dimensions on each floor as measured from the outside wall. (Added by Ord. 1346 adopted 5-16-67) 2. Modified Gross Floor Area shall be measured from the inside finish of the permanent building walls and excluding: (a) Stairs; (b) Elevator shafts; (c) Air shafts; GP#06-02 - GPA/Text Amendments February 6, 2007 Page 3 (d) Toilets; (e) Plumbing shafts; (f) Mechanical and custodial equipment rooms which are used solely for the maintenance of the building; (g) Closets; (h) Public corridors or lobbies clearly delineated as permanent; (i) Balconies. (Added by Ord. 1346 adopted 5-16-67) 3. Gross leasable area shall be the total floor area designed for the tenanYs occupancy and exclusive use, including basements, mezzanines or upper floors-expressed in square feet and measured from the centerline of joint partitions and from outside wall faces. Gross leasable area shall also include kiosks within the common areas. It is the space for which tenants pay rent, including sales areas. Exception: Gross Leasable Area shall not include (a) service areas within mall tenant stores and (b) service areas that occupy less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross square footage of stores in excess of fifty thousand (50,000) square feet. Service areas in excess of this percentage shall be counted toward the Gross Leasable Area. Service areas are those areas specifically dedicated to employee use, storage and mechanical areas and employee restrooms. (Added by Ord. 2135 adopted 10-3-00). Typically, cities use Gross Floor Area (refer to definition #1 above) to determine building square footage for purposes of FAR. Arcadia has adopted the two additional definitions (one in 1967 and one in 2000) to apply to regional shopping centers such as Westfield Santa Anita that have large common areas that are not necessarily part of a tenanYs floor area. The Environmental Impact Report for the Westfield Santa Anita project was certified in 2000 with a calculated FAR using Gross Leasable Area instead of Gross Building Area. As a result, the 600,000 square feet of building area certified through this EIR is Gross Leasable Area. Typically, indoor malls include an additional 15% of area that is considered "common". Thus, for Westfield, the 600,000 square feet of Gross Leasable Area is approximately 690,000 square feet of actual building area. In addition, the proposed Shops at Santa Anita project also uses Gross Leasable Area as the method of ineasurement for purposes of allowable building area. Staff believes this is an appropriate method of regulating regional shopping centers because of the unique aspects of associated common areas. Despite this, the definitions should be clarified and made consistent between the General Plan and Municipal Code because it is not clear in either document how building area shouid be defined. It is therefore recommended that Gross Leasable Area be used to determine GP#06-02 - GPA(Text Amendments February 6, 2007 Page 4 allowed building area in Regional Shopping Centers and Gross Floor Area be used for all other land uses. Another related component to this discussion is how the City regulates parking. The majority of land uses require a certain number of parking spaces based on Gross Floor Area. Examples include retail (5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area), and medical office (6 spaces per 1,000 square feet of GFA). An exception to this is the Regional 5hopping Center land use, which was adopted in 2000 and requires 4.75 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of Gross Leasable Area. Staff believes this is appropriate and lends additional support to the recommendation to regulate building area in the same manner. Previous to the adoption of the Gross Leasable Area definition in 2000, the City used the Modified Gross Floor Area definition to evaluate Regional Shopping Centers. The addition of Gross Leasable Area for both parking and intensity superceded the Modified Gross Floor Area definition but this definition was never removed from the Code. To simplify the Code, staff recommends removing the Modified Gross Floor Area definition as it is no longer necessary. Below are the proposed modifications to the General Plan and Municipal Code related _ . .. . . . • ' _ _.___1 a__. _ _JJ~J General Plan Amendments • Under the City General Pian Land Use Designations on Page 2-12 of the General Plan, make the following modifications to footnote #1: Floor Area Ratio (FAR). This represents the maximum non-residential building square footage that may be permitted. FAR is +s measured by dividing building square footage by net lot area existing prior to development. For Regional Shopping Centers, Gross Leasable Area shall be used to determine building square footage. For all other land uses, Gross Floor Area shall be used to determine building square footage. . Within Table 6-A, General Plan Designations, on Page 6-3 of the General Plan, within the Maximum Intensity column under "Commercial", amend as follows: "0.30 FAR for the southerly race track parking lot, n.nn cno c.~ ~~• ~~aN, and 0.50 FAR for the Westfield Santa Anita project and for other properties." GP#06-02 - GPA/Text Amendments February 6, 2007 Page 5 Text Amendments to Municipal Code • Gross Leasable Area (definition) 9220.25.3- No Change • Gross Floor Area (definition) - 9220.25.1 - No Change . Modified Gross Floor Area - 9220.25.2 - Eliminate from the Code as no longer necessary . Include the foliowing Definition of Floor Area Ratio (identical to General Plan): This represents the maximum non-residential building square footage that may be permitted. FAR is ' measured by dividing building square footage by net lot area existing prior to development. For Regional Shopping Centers, Gross Leasable Area shall be used to determine building square footage. For all other land uses, Gross Floor Area shall be used to determine building square footage. . Change the definition of Regional Shopping Center (9220.50.1) For the purpose of determining parking regulations, a regional shopping center shall mean a planned, integrated commercial development comprising not less than seven hundred fifty thousand (750,000) square feet of afea Gross Leasable Area. B. Established Setback Lines There are 65 streets in the City that have Established Setback Lines regulations. These setbacks were established in May, 1931 by Ordinance No. 257 long before the current land use and zoning of the affected properties. The primary intent of the Established Setback Lines is for future right-of-way improvements, street widening, and right-of-way dedication. Recently, the Development Services Department has received a fair amount of modifications to allow encroachments into Established Setback Lines. However, some of the proposed projects involve construction that maintains an existing building setback of a home or accessory building that already extends beyond a Established Setback Line. In other cases the Established Setback Line begins in the middle of a property, which makes it too restrictive for a homeowner to propose an addition or construct a new residence within the allowable building area. Based on the future dedications designated in the General Plan for sll street segments, the City Engineer determined that no future dedication requirements would exceed the existing Established Setback Lines. Therefore, the Development Services Department recommends streamlining the review process. GP#06-02 - GPA/Text Amendments February 6, 2007 Page 6 Currently, an application to deviate from an Established Setback Line must be reviewed by the Modification Committee at a noticed public hearing at a cost of $540. The proposed amendment will allow any deviation to the Established Setback Lines to be handled administratively by the Planning staff through an Administrative Modification rather than by the Modification Committee, subject to Engineering's approval at a cost of $195. Although the proposed amendment will no longer require a noticed public hearing, the property owner would be required to obtain all the adjacent property owners' signatures acknowledging the appiicanYs request at which time the neighbors are required to sign the City's application and plans. If all adjacent neighbors do not sign the application, the caSe will be forwarded to the Modification Committee at a cost of $540. After the Development Services Department makes a decision regarding the modification to the Established Setback Lines, the applicant shall be notified of the status of the application. A staff decision on this matter can be appealed to the Modification Committee at a cost of $500. The proposal is to amend the Established Setback Lines regulations to Part 3 of Chapter 3, and Division 2, Administrative Modifications, Title 2 of Part 9 set forth in Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code. Another component of the proposed text amendment includes changing the words "Established Setback Lines" to "Special Setbacks." The proposed process shall be less onerous to the prospective applicants and should also take less staff time and resources for review. C. Temporary Storage Containers Over the past several years, the Development Services Department has received numerous requests from contractors and homeowners regarding the use of temporary storage containers in residential zones for the purpose of securing building equipment during the construction phase of a project. Such requests are understandable since the Police Department recently informed Development Services that from 2004 to November 5, 2006, the City has had a total of 59 construction site thefts. Currently, the Municipal Code does not include any provisions to allow temporary storage containers to be located within a residential zone, and therefore violations for the use of the storage containers has become a time consuming task for our Code Services Officers to address because of frequent use by contractors and homeowners. In response to the apparent need to permit the use of such containers, the proposed text amendment defines a"temporary storage container" and sets forth regulations for the purpose of allowing the temporary use of the containers within single-family residential zones. GP#06-02 - GPA/Text Amendments February 6, 2007 Page 7 Below is a summary of the proposed regulations: 1. Temporary storage containers shall not be located within five (5) feet of a side property line, nor within three (3) feet of a rear lot line. Locating a storage container within a front yard area shall not interfere with the vehicular visibility standards for driveways and intersections. 2. All temporary storage containers are limited to one (1) container for properties that are less than 20,000 square feet, or two (2) containers on properties greater than 20,001 square feet. In no case shall there be more than two (2) storage containers located on a single property. 3. All temporary storage containers are limited to a maximum size of twenty (20) feet in length, eight (8) feet in width, and 8'-6" in height as measured from the existing grade to the top of the container. Such containers may not be stacked on top of another container. 4. Temporary storage containers are subject to a color palette approved by the Development Services Department. 5. Temporary storage containers must be constructed of fire resistive materials. 6. Temporary storage containers must provide adequate ventilation. Combustible items are prohibited from being located within any temporary storage container. 7. A scaled site plan shall be provided for the purpose of ensuring that the proposed location for a temporary storage container will be in accordance with all applicable requirements, which includes compliance with the City's Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance; and, " 8. A storage container that is utilized for less than 14 days shall be subject to an administrative permit from Building Services. If needed in excess of fourteen (14) days then the storage container shall only be permitted under an active building permit for a period not to exceed six (6) months from the issuance date of the permit or until a final building inspection is completed, whichever occurs first. Upon written request from the property owner, Development Services Department may grant a one-time six (6) month extension. CEQA The proposed General Plan Amendment and text amendments are exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). There is no possibility that the General Plan Amendment and text amendments will have a GP#06-02 - GPA/Text Amendments February 6, 2007 Page 8 significant effect on the environment under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, and this text amendment does not constitute a"project" under Section 15378(b)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines. FISCAL IMPACT None RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt the approve General Plan Amendment No. 06-02 and Text Amendment No. 06-02 to amend the General Plan and Municipal Code by adopting Ordinance No. 2223 and the attached exhibits. Approved: William R. Kelly, City Manager Attachments: Exhibits A-H ORDINANCE NO. 2223 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PERTAINING TO THE DEFINITION OF FLOOR AREA RATIO; REGULATIONS FOR ESTABLISHED SETBACK LINES; AND REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHIN SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Those certain sections of the Arcadia General Plan set forth in Exhibits "A" and "B" are amended to read as shown in Exhibits "A" and "B". SECTION 2. Those certain sections of the Arcadia Municipal Code set forth in Exhibits "C" through "H" are amended to read as shown in Exhibits "C" through "H". SECTION 3. Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 2(Definitions) of the Arcadia Municipal Code is amended by deleting the existing Section 9220.25.2 as shown in Exhibit "D". SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a copy of the same to be published in the official newspaper of said City within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days after its adoption. Passed, approved and adopted this _ day of , 2007. Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO.FORM: ~-~;c~ P. T ~~~ Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney 2 2223 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITS REGARDING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS SHOW THE EXISTING TEXT IN NORMAL TYPE, ADDED TEXT IN RED, AND THE OMITTED TEXT IS SHOWN IN CTD16(CT4JDl11 I(_4J ~nyeoyy ~ : ~, vr 2.0 Community Development °~~ry•~~ Table 2-A - City General Plan Land Use Designations Planned Maximum City Sphere Land Use Desi nation Intensi Acrea e Acrea e Multiple Family (MFR - 24j - Provides Up to 24 du/ac 363.6 28.0 For a range of mid to high density housing types and sizes with the intent of providing incentives for affordable housing within a neighborhood context. Appropriate uses include single and multiple family residences ranging from duplexes to 22 uni[s per acre or 24 units per acre if provisions for affordable housing aze met. Senior housing projects on sites of 1/2 acre or more may be permitted with a density of up to 30 units er acre. CommercialLand Uses 0.50 FAR , including 395.4 28.9 the Westfield Shopping Commercial (C) - Provides appropriate Center, 030 FAR for located areas for the general commercial the southerly race track and professional office needs of the area parking lot; up to 50 residents, workers and visitors. du/ac for market rate Appropriate uses include a range of senior housing projects, common retail and personal service and up to 63 du/ac for uses, specialty retail, offices, auto related affordable senior uses, financial instimtions and hotels and housing projects as motels. defined by the California Government CodeZ. Horse Ractng (HR) - Provides for the Existing sea[ing and 317.1 ongoing use of the Santa Anita Pazk race Infield capaciry track for horse racing and related activities and special events. Appropriate uses include stabling and training of race and show horses, horse racing, pari-mutuel watering on horse racing, horse shows and equestrian events, and s ecial events. Mixed Uses 0.50 FAR for miaced l53 uses, and up to 22 CommerciaUMultiple Family (MU- C/MFJ du/ac, +ZS% densiry - Provides opportunities for development bonus for affordable of commercial and residential mixed use family housing ro'ecrs Floor Area Ratio (FAR). This represents the maximum non-cesidential building square foo[age that may be permitted. FAR is . ~ measured by dividing building square footage by net lot area existing prior to development. For Regional Shopping Centers, Gross Leasable Area shall be used ro determine building square footage. For all other land uses, Gross Floor Area shall be used to detemune building square footage. ~Amended by CC Res.6326 adopted 10l15/02 Arcadia General Plan 1.72 sePremeer.r, ~996- ~e~. siaioz a3as) (Rev. 4/7/03 6347) Exhibit A 6.0 Implementation and Monitorin~ Table 6-A - General Plan Designations Multiple Provides for a range of housing types Family Resi- and sizes wi[hin a suburban neighbor- den5al hood con[ext. Appropria[e uses include (MFR-12) single and multiple family residences ranging from duplexes to 12 units per acre. Senior housing projec[s on sites of 1/2 acre or more may be permitted wi[h a density of up to 18 units per acre. Mul[iple Rovides for a range of mid b high den- Family Resi- sity housing types and sizes with the den[ial (MFR- in[en[ of providing incentives (or afford- 24) able housing, within a neighborhood contexL Appropriate uses include sin- gle and mul[iple family residences rang- ing from duplezes to 22 units per acre or 24 units per acre ifprovisions for affordable housing are me[. Senior housing projects on sites of I/2 aae or more may be permitted wi~h a densiry of up [0 30 units per acre. , Commercial Commercial Provides appropria~ely locared areas for (C) [he grneral commercial and profession- al office needs of the area residrn[s, workers and visi[ors. Appropria[e uses include a range of common recail and personal service uses, specialty retail, oftices, au[o related.uses, financial ins[i- tuitlons, and holels and motels. Horse Racing Provides for Ihe ongoing use of the (HR) Santa Mi[a Park race trnck for horse racing and related ac[ivities and special events. Appropria[e uses include sha- bling and training or race and show horses, horse racing, parimutual wager- ing on horse racing, horse shows and equesfian events, and special evert[s. lndustriel Industrial (I) Provides for an array of warehouse, dis- Iribu[ion, manufactunng, and assembly uses in appmpnate loca4ons. Also in- cluded are mineral exttac[ion and recla- matlon activities in areas currently com- mitted [o, or in [he past, used for rttin- eral extraction. 62.4 persons~acre NA NA NA ~1POyy~ `~ a p ~~ v.a~. .~~ up to 12 dWac up to 24 du/ac 0.30 FAR for the southerly race [rack parking lot, P.4B ceoc...~~rt..c _ ,~:,.-~,nR, and 0.50 FAR for ihe Wesmeld Shopping Center and for other properties. Ezisting seating and infield ca- paciry 0.45 FAR r: /cta/proiect/gp/final/gpch6fnl. wpd ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN 6-3 September 23,1996 Exhibit B 9220.25.7. FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) This represents the maximum non- residentia- building square footage that may be permitted. FAR is measured by dividing building square footage by net lot area existing prior to development. For Regional Shopping Centers, Gross Leasable Area shall be used to determine building square footage. For all other land uses, Gross Floor Area shall be used to determine building square footage. Exhibit C ~"o~.'-~~ 9220.25.2. GROSS FLOOR AREA. Gross Floor Area shall be the total dimension on each floor as measured from the outside wall. (Added by Ord. 1346 adopted 5-16-67). {a~-~taiF~ {b~-€aevatef-sqa ~'s ~AIIAt~ ~~~ ~~ ~ ~sed-sels4~-#s~ e {~-Sleset~ ~ ~~Flea~ E+~~ I ~~ ~ I Exhibit D 9220.50.1 REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER. For the purpose of determining parking regulations, a regional shopping center shall mean a planned, integrated commercial development comprising not less than seven hundred fifty thousand (750,000) square feet eF-~edified gress-Aeer~ea~f Gross Leasable Area. Exhibit E 9292.2.3 AUTHORITY Administrative modification as may be necessary to secure an appropriate improvement may be granted upon the approval of the Planning Division. The Planning Division shall have the authority to approve, conditionally approve or deny modifications of the following: 1. Rear yard setbacks. 2. Distance between buildings. 3. Special Setbacks. 4. Fence and wall heights along the side and rear property lines except along the street side of a corner lot. 5. Interior side yard setback(s) for single-story additions to an existing dwelling in the R-M, R-O, and R-1 zones, where the portion of said addition(s) which does not comply with the setback requirements consists of a total of thirty (30) linear feet or less and maintain(s) the same or greater setback than the existing building walls; and provided, that a minimum interior side yard setback of three (3) feet in the R-1 and five (5) feet in the R-0 zones is maintained. Exhibit F PART 2. CCTAQI ICNC11 CCTCA/`I! 1 IAICC SPECIAL SETBACKS 9320. DESIGNATION OF SPECIAL SETBACKS k.~Pl€& Pursuant to Part 1 of this Chapter, special setback 4iaes are established at the location and on the street described in each subsection of this Part. Each special setback liae thus established shall be measured from the centerline of the particular street described in the respective subsection hereof to the distance there from on adjacent private property specified in each subsection. Any deviations to the Special Setbacks shall be subject to an Administrative Modification. In the following subsections of this Part, the following abbreviations are used and shall have the following meanings: A. T. & S. F. Ry. means Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Ave. means Avenue Blk. ,means Block E. means east or easterly Ft. means foot or feet Ln. means Lane N. means north or northerly PI. means Place Rd. means Road S. means south or southerly S.P.R.R. means Southern Pacific Railroad St. means Street Tr. Means Tract W. means west or westerly Huntington Dr. EB means that portion of Huntington Drive which is, by ordinance or resolution, restricted to eastbound vehicular traffic only. Huntington Dr. WB means that portion of Huntington Orive which is, by ordinance or resolution, restricted to westbound vehicular traffic only. Exhibit G 9281.3.1. Temporary Storage Containers R-M, R-0, & R-1 Residential Zones The following standards apply to any temporary storage container that is utilized for securing building equipment during the construction phase of a project. For the purpose of this Section 9281.3.1 a temporary storage container is a large durable manufactured box used only for the shipment or storage of non- perishable items. A. Temporary storage containers shali not be located within five (5) feet of a side property line, nor within three (3) feet from a rear lot line. Locating a storage container within a front yard area shail not interfere with the vehicular visibility standards for driveways and intersections prescribed in this Chapter. B. All temporary storage containers are limited to one (1) container for properties with less than twenty thousand square feet of lot area, and two (2) containers for properties with twenty thousand or more square feet of lot area. In no case shall there be more than two (2) storage containers located on a single property. C. All temporary storage containers are limited to a maximum size of twenty (20) feet in length, eight (8) in width, and 8'-6" in height as measured from the existing grade to the top of the container. Such containers shall not be stacked on top of another container. D. Temporary storage containers are subject to a color palette approved by the Development Services Department. E. Temporary storage containers must be constructed of fire resistive materials. F. Temporary storage containers must provide adequate ventilation. G. Combustible items are prohibited from being located within any temporary storage container. H. A scaled site plan shail be provided to the Development Services Department for the purpose of ensuring that the proposed location for a temporary storage container will be in accordance with all applicable requirements, which includes without limitation compliance with the City's Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance. I. Any storage container utilized for less than fourteen (14) consecutive days shall be subject to an administrative permit from Building Services. If needed in excess of fourteen (14) consecutive days the storage container shall only be permitted under an active building permit for a period not to exceed six (6) months from the issuance date of the permit or until a final building inspection is completed, whichever occurs first. The required permit shall be obtained from Building Services following the approval of the required site ptan review and prior to the arrival of the container on the site. EXCEPTION. Upon a written request from the property owner, filed prior to the expiration of an approved temporary storage container, the time at which the use of the container expires may be extended by the Development Services Department for a period not exceeding six (6) months beyond the initial approval period. J. All temporary storage containers shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner. Exhibit H ' ` ~ _ ,- ,~ ~.. G , ~.o ,.. ~1otulS~IfI! . '~On+ty~t~os`• STAFF REPORT Development Services Department Date: February 6, 2007 To: Mayor and City Council From: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director~ Martha Eros, Transportation Services Officer~ Subject: Resolution No. 6553 authorizinq the Citv Manaqer to execute a Memorandum of Understandin4 with the Southern California Association of Governments to proqram and receive funds from the Federal Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program for transit services. Recommendation: Approve SUMMARY Attached for the City Council's consideration is Resolution No. 6553 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for the continued planning, programming and receipt of transit enhancement funds for the City of Arcadia. The MOU renewal will allow the City of Arcadia to comply with regional and federal requirements for programming transit capital funds. As a designated recipient of Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) Section 5307 and Congestion Management Air Quality (CMAQ) grant funds, the City of Arcadia must certify that it will adhere to federal regulations for projects included in the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (RTIP), use funds for specific transit enhancement service and transit capital projects, and submit annual performance reports. BACKGROUND As an included transit operator of the 17-member Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bus Operators Subcommittee, the City of Arcadia receives capital funds for the Arcadia Transit dial-a-ride system. Staff has programmed FTA Section 5307 and CMAQ funds for capital projects, including the five-year bus replacement schedule and the purchase of technical equipment, in the RTIP per SCAG requirements. As a designated recipient of federal capital funds, the City identifies capital transit projects to MTA and SCAG for inclusion in the RTIP, directly submits grant applications to the FTA to obligate funds, and participates in triennial performance reviews conducted by the FTA. 1 DISCUSSION SCAG is the regional Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Southern California urbanized areas, representing Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura and Imperial counties. SCAG is responsible for planning and obligating federal transit funds in the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP), and reporting status of transportation projects to the FTA. SCAG works with Caltrans, the MTA and local governments to identify available funds and program all proposed transportation projects in the six-year RTIP plan, with amendments solicited every two years to capture changes in scope of work, timelines or fund sources. SCAG has been working with the FTA and the six county agencies to develop an MOU that addresses the role and responsibility of each transportation commission and transit agency receiving federal grant money. All designated FTA recipients must sign a new MOU to release funds for the new cyc~e of federal capital obligations. The MOU outlines a transit operator's responsibility to provide SCAG with current information on long and short-range projects, electronic submittal of status reports for completed transit enhancement projects, and annual submittal of year-end status reports. The project information will be compiled by SCAG, and an annual summary report will be submitted to the FTA for review. Following FTA approval of the SCAG annual report, regional funds are released and operators with pending grants are allowed to access to funds. ENVIRONMENTALIMPACT Not applicable with the execution of MOU document. FISCAL IMPACT The City of Arcadia receives federal funds to purchase capital equipment, including replacement buses for the Arcadia Transit dial-a-ride system. Failure to comply with federal regulation may jeopardize eligibility of capital funds. RECOMMENDATION , That the Arcadia City Council approve Resolution No. 6553 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of Governments to program and receive funds from the Federal Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program for transit services. Approved by: ~ William R. Kelly, City Manager Attachment: t. Resolution No. 6553, SCAG Memorandum of Understanding 2 , ~ RESOLUTION NO. 6553 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DRAFT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERN- MENTS, COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS AND MIJNICIPAL TRANSIT OPERATORS FOR THE LARGE URBAT]IZED AREA FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is a joint powers agency formed pursuant to Title 1, Division 7, Chapter 5 of the California Government Code (Section 6500 et seq.) and is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) organized under 23 U.S. C. 134 and 49 U.S.C. 5303;and WHEREAS, SCAG is responsible for developing Regional Transportation Plans and Regional Transportation Improvement Programs pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5303 et seq., 23 U.S.C. 134 et seq., Cal Gov. Code Secrion 65080 et sey., Cal. Pub. Util. Code 130300 et seq., and corresponding Federal and State regulations and guidance; and WHEREAS, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5307(a)(2), SCAG is the designated recipient of Federal Transit Agency (FTA) large urbanized area formula grants (hereinafter referred to as "5307 Program Funds") for the follo~ving large urbanized areas (UZAs) with populations of 200,000 or more, in the SCAG region: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, Riverside-San Bernardino, Indio-Cathedral City-Palm Springs, Lancaster-Palmdale, and Temecula-Murrieta; and 1 . 1 WHEREAS, the County Transportation Commissions (CTCs) are responsible for developing the short-range Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in coordination with SCAG and the municipal transit operators in Los Angeles County, pursuant to Pub. Util. Code Secrion 130303 et seq., and to submit their TIPs to SCAG for recommended inclusion in the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP); and WHEREAS, the City of Arcadia is an applicant for 5307 Program Funds; and WHEREAS, OCTA, Metro, San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG), and Riverside County Transpartation Commission (RCTC), shall be responsible for allocating 5307 Program Funds, including identifying and programming projects in their short-range TIPS submitted to SCAG and recommended for inclusion in the RTIP to meet the federal transit enhancement requirements for large UZAs in their respective planning boundaries, and in accordance with the transportation improvement programming process and applicable Federal and State regulations and guidance; and WHEREAS, a certain Memorandum of Understanding between the Southern California Association of Governments, County Transportation Commissions and Municipal Transit Operators for the Large Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program ("Memorandum of Understanding") has been prepared to clarify the roles and 2 6553 , - ~ responsibilities of all parties with regard to the implementation of the 5307 Program. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding and authorizes and directs the City Manager or his/her designee, on behalf of the City of Arcadia, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding. SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of February, 2007. ISI ROGER CHANDLER Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: /S/ ~J~ S H. ~~~~ , , ~ City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~ d~'.,/v'' """' ~ , ~ `~ ,v . „ City Attorney 3 6553 . .. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, JAMES H. BARROWS, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the foregoing ResolutionNo. 6553 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 6th day of February, 2007 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Member Amundson, Harbicht, Segal, Wuo and Chandler NOES: None• ABSENT: None /S/ JAMES li. RARR S City Clerk of the City of Arcadia 4 6553 ~~~q ~~F ~,~' ~ p~ '~ r~ ~ ~ t...n.. e.e e~i~.. ~.ivo3 '~°a~~Y~t~°~`' STAFF REPORT Library and Museum Services Department Februazy 6, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Janet Sparleder, Director of Library and Museum Services Prepared by: Carolyn Gamer-Reagan SUBJECT: amount of $35.149.11. SUMiVIARY Staff is recommending the City Council waive the formal bidding process and awazd a sole source purchase order contract with Gale Group, the publisher of online databases, for the purchase of five online databases in the amount of $35,144.11. Sufficient funds are available in the Public Library Funds Trust Account. DISCUSSION The Library proposes to renew subscriptions to five online databases produced by Gale Group: • Business and Company ProFile ASAP • General Reference Center • ~Iealth and Wellness Center • Opposing ViewPoints and • Literature Resource Center. These databases provide a wealth of up-to-date information from a variety of sources in an easy to use format. Most of the articles that are indexed and included in these databases contain the full text of articles, providing an extension of materials available to Library patrons beyond what the Library could purchase and house. In addition, the public can access these databases from home computers twenty-. four hours a day, seven days a week, extending the services the Library can provide beyond the Library's weekly total of sixty hours of in-person service. Librazy staff continues to carefully evaluate other similar online databases available from other vendors and has concluded that these databases provide the best mix of resources and materials for the citizens of, the City of Arcadia. Gale Group is one of the largest publishers of librazy reference materials and has an excellent track record of providing service for and availability of online databases. The Library does subscribe to other online databases from other vendors in the cases where Gale Group does not provide a particular product. Staff has negotiated a mutually acceptable contract with Gale Group using as the basis a standard license agreement for online content providers developed specifically for the Library by the City Attorney and Best, Best and I{rieger. FISCAL IMPACT ~ A total of $35,149.11 has been budgeted from the Public Library Funds Trust Account for the purchase of these databases and the Library Board of Trustees has approved this expenditure. RECOMMENDATION Authorize fhe City Manager to waive the formal bidding process and awazd a purchase order contracY to Gale Group for the purchase of five online databases in the amount of $3~,149.ll. Approved by: ~~ William R. Kelly, City Manager \f~ I V~ 4 ~ AeanD~A~~ c°~m~4«y~t~°¢`` STAFF REPORT Administrative Services Department DATE: February 6, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Tracey L. Hause, Administrative Services Directo~ SUBJ ECT: _ _ __ _ _ _ _. _- _ _ SUMMARY Since 1999, the City has consistently completed a compensation and pay plan every other year. The purpose of this plan is to determine where the City stands in the regional market for similar public sector positions. Two years ago, the City solicited proposals and selected the firm of Johnson & Associates to complete a total compensation and pay plan. For efficiency and cost effectives, staff is recommending the City once again contract with Johnson & Associates to complete the study in 2007. BACKGROUND In 1999, the City completed a comprehensive classiffcation and compensation plan for the first time in a number of years and that plan was updated in 2001 and 2403. When establishing compensation recommendations, the plan only considered salary and did not take into consideration benefits such as retirement programs, health insurance benefits including medical dental and vision, and leave accruals. It became apparent to staff that a total compensation analysis would be a more accurate comparison of Arcadia's compensation levels with other public sector labor markets. Recommendation: Approve In early 2005, proposals were requested for a scope of work that includes 1) Review classification specifications for all classes, 2) Conduct a survey of base salary and total compensation data for selected City benchmark ciassifications to assess the City's compensation in comparison to the defined market, 3) Develop salary recommendations for all classifications based on the results of the compensation survey and an analysis of intemal relationships and, 4) Prepare and present preliminary and final total compensation reports of all findings and recommendations. The City awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Johnson & Associates as the firm was able to design and implement creative and tailored compensation systems. This firm also recognized the importance of building a consensus among all participants and facilitated suggestions for implementation with the employee groups. DISCUSSION Staff is recommending the City once again contract with Johnson & Associates to conduct a survey of base salary and total compensation data for selected City benchmark classifications to assess the City's compensation in comparison to the defined market and develop salary recommendations for all classifications based on the results of the compensation survey and an analysis of internal relationships. The firm's work in the past has been satisfactory and it would be - efficient and cost effective to have Johnson and Associates once"again complefe the plan. The cost of the last study completed in 2005 was $26,000. As a result of having familiarity with the City and the compensation methods, the firm is proposing to complete the plan in 2007 for $22,000. FISCAL IMPACT The cost for this study will not exceed $22,000. There are su~cient appropriations included in the 2006-07 FY Budget to complete this project. RECOMMENATION: It is recommended that the City Council: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Johnson and Associates for a total compensation study in the amount of not to exceed $22,000. Approved: ~~' ~ William R. Kelly, City Manager ,~ . ~~ , A~p~i ),TN) \ ~ DATE: February 6, 2007 STAFF REPORr Public Works Services Deparhnent TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Dire or I Prepared by: Tom Tait, Deputy Public Works Servi es Director Marie Nguyen, Management Aide SUBJECT: SUMMARY On March 15, 2005, City Council approved a residential E-Waste Collection Program to coliect electronics that poses a risk to the environment if improperly disposed of in a landfill. Staff proposes to expand this program to collect all household hazardous waste (HHW) Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Curbside Inc. in an amount up to $30,000 for the residential collection of household hazardous waste. DISCUSSION For the protection of Arcadia's environment and the health of its inhabitants, it is important to develop and promote alternatives to the illegal disposal of household hazardous waste and universal waste. As laws regarding the disposal of HHW become more stringent, it has become the obligation of the City to provide a service that will assist residents in recycling and diverting HHW from the waste stream. Page 1 of 3 Mayor and City Council February 6, 2007 HHW and U-Waste include items such as: • Pesticides • Herbicides • Rust Removers • Swimming Pool Chemicals (chlorirte) • Used Oil Filters • Used Motor Oil • Batteries (rechargeable, alkaline, automotive) • Paint Products (thinner, stripper, latex and oil based paint) • Lubricants (used transmission fluid, gear oil) • Automotive Chemicals (wax, polish, brake fluid, gasoline, antifreeze) • Household Cleaning Products (Pine-sol, bleach) • Fluorescent Light Bulbs • Mercury containing items The City collects revenue from waste haulers in compliance with AB 939. In turn, those fees are used to provide recycling programs for the residents in order to achieve the mandatory 50% diversion rate set forth by the state. Also, the fees are intended to fund programs to prevent the disposal of hazardous waste in the City. For example, the City currently provides-a Medical Sharps Disposal Program, although the state measure that prohibits the disposal of hypodermic needles in household trash wili not take effect until September 2008. The City has taken a proactive role and recommends providing an HHW Collection Program that will be a convenient and efficient method for residents to dispose of their HHW properly and which, complies with state legislation. Currently, unlike neighboring communities such as Sierra Madre and Monrovia, the City does not have a HHW collection program. The County of Los Angeles conducts an annual HHW Round-up event in the City of Arcadia, but this requires residents to save their HhiW all year long and take it to the event or to travel to other HHW Roundups outside the City. This new program will be provided throughout the year to all single and multi-family homes in Arcadia, at no charge to the resident. Residents will be given a toll free number where they can schedule an appointment for pick-up directly with the contractor. Each resident must have a minimum of four (4) gallons of HHW and will be allowed up to three (3) pick-ups per year. In addition, residents will continue to be able to properly dispose of E-waste by calling Waste Management, the City's residential hauler, for a free bulky item pick-up, or include their E-waste with a HHW pick-up. Staff investigated cooperative purchase agreements (also known as "piggy-backing") with other municipalities that currently provide door-to-door HHW collection program. The City of Monrovia, in cooperation with Curbside Inc., has authorized the City of Arcadia to receive the same price for the door-to-door collection of HHW. If the City were to go out to competitive bid, Curbside Inc. would charge the City $110.00 per household serviced, however, with the cooperative purchase agreement, the City will be charged $75.00 per household, a savings of $35.00 (32%). Page 2 of 3 .. ~~ Mayor and City Council February 6, 2007 Staff has determined that Curbside inc. is a responsible company that meets the City's specifications and requirements and would be able to perForm the services requested in compliance with federal and state law. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Curbside, Inc. in the amount of up to $30,000 to provide residential door-to-door household hazardous waste collection ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT The environmental impact study is not necessary. FISCAL IMPACT There are sufficient funds in the 2006-2007 Solid Waste Fund and the Used Oil Block , Grant. RECOMMENDATION 1. Award a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $30,000 to Curbside Inc. to provide residentiai coilection of household hazardous waste. 2. Waive the formal bidding process and authorize a cooperative purchase ' with Curbside Inc. using the contract prices for the City of Monrovia. 3. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute contracts in a form approved by the City Attorney. APPROVED: ~1 William R. Kelly, City Manager PM:TT:MN Page 3 of 3 _ ~.~r, ~ JMC~RApRATHD~~o~ STAFF REPORT ~~ Development Services Deparhnent DATE: February 6, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director~ Philip A. Wray, City Engineer SUBJECT: Authorize Lease Aqreement Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Lease ~ Agreement with Parsons Energy & Chemicals Group Inc. for fhe lease of 30 parking spaces in the City Hall Parking Lot SUMMARY In May of 1978, the City Planning Commission approved the site plan for a 67,000 square foot building located on the northwest corner of Huntington Drive and San Rafael Road including a parking modification to reduce the parking requirement by 28 spaces from 268 to 240 spaces. The building use has intensified recently causing the need for more parking spaces. In January of 2005 the current owner, Parsons Energy and Chemical Group (PECG), entered into an agreement with the Santa Anita Inn across Huntington Drive to lease 30 spaces in the Inn's parking lot. The lease subsequently expanded to 37 spaces. PECG is still in need of more parking spaces and has entered into discussions with the City to lease spaces from the City in the City Hall Parking Lot. PECG has offered to lease the spaces from the City for $45 per space per month, which is the same rate they are paying the Santa Anita Inn. Staff has determined that the rate is reasonable. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with PECG for the lease of 30 parking spaces in the City Hall Parking Lot on a month-to-month basis. BACKGROUND In May of 1978, the City Planning Commission approved the site plan for a 67,000 square foot building located on the northwest corner of Huntington Drive and San Rafael Road known today as the Parsons Office Building. As part of the project, a Staff Report Authorize Lease Agreement February 6, 2007 Page 2 parking modification was approved to reduce the parking requirement by 28 spaces from 268 to 240 spaces. The reason for the modification was that the parking requirement of four spaces per one thousand square feet of gross building area was excessive for this building because a significant portion of the building was intended for kitchen, conference rooms, and libraries. In recent years, the use of the building has apparently intensified, creating a higher occupancy rate and greater need for parking. The parking lot fills consistently and overflow parking has expanded into the residential neighborhood north of the building. Parsons Energy and Chemical Group (PECG), the current owner of the facility, has been aware of the probiem and in an effort to rectify it, entered into an agreement with the Santa Anita Inn in January of 2005 to lease 30 spaces in the Inn's parking lot across Huntington Drive. Due to the continuing need for parking, PECG subsequently leased an additional seven spaces from the Inn. Even with the additional parking spaces form the Santa Anita Inn, PECG is still experiencing a parking shortage. Therefore, the residential neighborhood north of the facility is regularly used for overFlow parking. The City has recently received complaints from the neighborhood regarding the parking. Short sections of San Rafael Road and San Miguel Drive are currently designated one-hour parking zones between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The City many years ago to deter racetrack patrons from parking in the neighborhood placed these restrictions. In September of last year; the City's Traffic Advisory Committee initially reviewed the complaints and neighborhood conditions and recommended that new parking restrictions be placed in the neighborhood for finro-hour limits all day. The Committee also recommended contacting PECG to alert them of the City's intent to place parking restrictions in the neighborhood. PECG understands the City's concerns and is supportive of the restrictions. They expressed their desire to obtain additional off-site parking in the area to reduce the demand for neighborhood use and they expressed their frustration over finding available parking at a reasonable rate. Discussions then ensued regarding the availability of parking spaces in the City Hall parking lot. Upon review, staff has determined that the far northwesterly area of the City Hall parking lot is underutilized in the daytime and could be made available for lease. The soccer field north of the parking lot was used for major high school events and had high parking demands; however, the field is no longer used for varsity soccer so crowds are much smaller. Very seldom are there other events on site that utilize nearly all the on- site parking. On a typical day, no more than four or five spaces are occupied in the far northwesterly section, and many other spaces are available in the balance of the lot. The most northwesterly 30 spaces are recommended for lease by PECG on a monthly basis. The northerly point of the parking lot is approximately 620 feet from the PECG property and approximately 360 feet further away from the building than the Santa Anita Inn parking. w ""Wi ~+cr? . . ..'.`.;..~ , .. . _ , ,. , , Staff Report Authorize Lease Agreement ~ February 6, 2007 Page 3 PECG has offered to lease the spaces from the City for $45 per space per month, the same rate they are paying the Santa Anita Inn. The rate is difficult to compare with other situations because of the factors that affect the rate. Generally, staff has found that lease rates in urban centers such as Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento and Pasadena are $150 and up. Lease rates for suburban areas are less common but limited information shows rates in the $50 to $75 range for cities such as Riverside, Irvine and 1Nalnut Creek. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with PECG for the lease of 30 parking spaces at $45 per month in the City Hall Parking Lot on a month-to-month basis. Although this rate may be slightly smaller than some other examples in suburban communities, it is consistent with the Santa Anita Inn rate and is on a month-to-month basis. The stalis will be identified with easily identifiable marking on the pavement. PECG will pay for a sidewalk connection between the parking lot and the sidewalk on Huntington Drive. The lease would also include the City's typical insurance provisions including hold harmless and indemnification language protecting the City from any claims filed as a result of the lease. FISCAL IMPACT There is no cost to the City for this agreement other than processing the agreement. The revenue to the City will be $1,350.00 per month or $16,200 per year. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Parsons Energy & Chemicals Group Inc. for the lease of 30 parking spaces in the City Hall Parking Lot. Approved By: -_ `~""-J WILLIAM R. KELLY City Manager DP:PAW:pa .~ TEL6PHONE:(310) 3148040 FACSIMILH'. (3l0) 3I48050 CHATTEN-BROWN & CARSTENS In ~"'` 3250 OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD ~. ~~~ (/^in SUITE 300 E-MAIL: 1[/ ~~~ SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA 90405 DPC@CBCEAx7'HLA~.COM www.cbcearthlaw.wm February 6, 2007 By Hand Arcadia City Council City of Arcadia P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066 Re: Closed Session Discussions of the Santa Anita Race Track Southerly Parking Lot Honorable Councilmembers: In a letter dated November 22, 2006, Arcadia First! objected to any discussions of the proposed Shops at Santa Anita Park Specific Pian (the "Caruso Magna Project") in closed session. The letter stated, in part: We know of no anticipated purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property by the City related to the Santa Anita Racetrack. If there is one, we request that you identify it. In response to that letter, the law firm of Best Best & Krieger, responding at your request, in a letter dated December 13, 2006, implied that properiy negotiations were occumng regarding a part of the southerly parking lot, and said "As the City's negotiations with the potential seller continue, the location may be more specifically defined in future agendas." The closed session agenda for the January 16, 2007 City Council meeting stated that the property to be discussed in the closed session is the "Southerly parking area of Santa Anita Race Track Property." The agenda again ]isted the negotiating parties as the City and "Caruso Affiliated, Caruso Properiy Management Company, Magna Entertainment Corporation, the Santa Anita Companies and the Los Angeles Turf Club." The agenda also stated that the price and terms of payment are under negotiation. Similar entries were listed on the agendas for October 3, 2006, November 21, 2006, and December 5, 2006. We would like to know the purpose of this acquisition, the amount and cost of real Arcadia City Council February 6, 2007 Page 2 of 2 property involved, and why Caruso Affiliated and Caruso Property Management Company are involved in the negotiations. Their involvement certainly supports the conclusion that the possible acquisition in some way involves or would be related to the proposed Caruso Magna project, since we are unaware of any ownership interest that Caruso Affiliated or Caruso Property Management Company have in the property. Instead, the involvement of the Caruso entities in those negotiations can only lead one to ask whether the Development Agreement proposed for the Caruso Magna Project is the subject of these closed session negotiations. Since that agreement would not entail the acquisition of any real property interest by the City in the Racetrack property, negotiating the Development Agreement in closed session would constitute a violation of the Brown Act. Further, Arcadia First! believes that for whatever reason the City might consider acquisition of a portion of the Santa Anita Racetrack proper[y, whether for use by Rusnak car dealership, for a parking lot, or for other public use, then the use of a portion of Racetrack land is reasonably foreseeable to the City. Therefore, the possible use should be made public and be discussed in the Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") for the Caruso Magna Project. This is particularly important since the cumulative impact of another source of traffic, and elimination of other parking on the Racetrack property, in addition to that which would be eliminated if the Santa Anita Racetrack project is approved, would need to be considered in the EIR for the Caruso Magna Project. On the other hand, if the use is one that is intended to facilitate success of the Caruso Magna Project, it may be considered a significant change to the project, requiring prepararion and circulation of a new draft EIR. Further, the negotiations may be further evidence of an improper pre-commitment of the City to approval of the Caruso Magna Project. Thank you for your anticipated response. Sincerely, ~~,~ a~ --- Dougias P. Carstens Enclosure: Remarks to City Council cc: Steve Deitsch, City Attorney Arcardia Firstl Executive Committee Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, Public Integrity Division F:Wrcadia FirsRCoMpraRS\Closcd Sasion Negotiatians.doc Remarks for Febmary 6, 2007 City Council Hearing Today, Arcadia First!, with its over 4300 members and supporters, is again calling upon , the City Council to conduct all of its business regarding the Caruso Magna Mall proposal in the sunshine. The Ralph M. Brown Open Meeting Act, is lmown in the courts as "a sunshine law" to ~ be construed liberally in favor of openness in conducting public business and states: "In enacting this chapter, the Legislature finds and declares that the public commissions, boards and councils and the other public agencies in this State exist to aid in the conduct of the people's business. It is the intent of the law that their actions be taken openly and that their deliberations be conducted openly. The people of this State do not yield their sovereignTy to the agencies which serve them. The people, in delegating authority, do not give their public servants the right to decide . what is good for the people to lrnow and what is not good for them to lmow. The people insist on remaining informed so that they may retain control over the instruments they have created." (Gov. Code § 54950; see also Gov. Code § 54953 [All meetings of the legislative body of a local agency ... shall be open and public. ..."].) The City has held closed session discussions with Caruso and Magna, as reflected in agendas and meeting minutes, on October 3, 2006, Nov. 21, 2006, December 5, 2006, January 16, 2007, and possibly more. When Arcadia First! objected to these closed sessions on November 22, 2006, the City responded on Aecember 13, 2006 by denying any wrongdoing and afFirming its intention to continue closed session discussions. The City confirmed it is negotiating the purchase of real property in the vicinity of the "southerly parking area of Santa Anita Race Track Property," but the City to this point has not disclosed: , --The purpose of its potential purchase; --The amount of real property involved; --The potential costs of the property purchase; --Why Caruso Affiliated and Caruso Property Management Company, which do not own the property, are in the negotiations; --If the property purchase relates to the Development Agreement mentioned in the Caruso Magna mall project Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report (RDEIIi); --Any of the terms of the Development Agreement. The City should affirm it will not conduct any further closed session discussions involving Caruso and Magna. , It should instead debate the Caruso proposal openly and in public sessions before the Planning Commission or City Council as part of the RDEIR review process. The City should report immediately what was discussed with Caruso and Magna at the four or more closed session discussions that already have been held. It is imperative that the City hold itself above reproach with regard to its impartiality, transparency, and fundamental fairness as it reviews the potential redevelopment of the Santa Mita Park properiy, azguably one of the most important land use decisions in the CiTy's history. F:Wrcadia First\Corr~Finals~City Council Brown Ac[ statement.doc CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE-200]-0$ AeGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLY BILL No. 34 Introduced by Assembly Member Partantino December 4, 2006 An act relating to umbilical cocd blood banking. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 34, as introduced, Portantino. Umbilical cord blood banking: pilot project. Existing law imposes various responsibilities upon the State Department of Health Services and prenatal care providers with respect to prenatal care, screening, and counseling. Existing law, administered by the department, also contains provisions governing the licensure of blood banks. Effective July 1, 2007, responsibiliry for the administration of the above-described provisions will be transfened to the State Department of Public Health. This bill would require the State Deparhnent of Public Health to develop a pilot project that would seek to diversify the umbilical cord blood supply collected in public blood banks. The bill would require the deparhnent to identify 5 hospitals, in ethnically diverse areas, as voluntary participants to collect, secure a patienYs consent for donation of, and partner with specified entities to store, umbilical cord blood. Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes. State-mandated local program: no. The people of the State of California do enact as foUows. 1 SECTION 1. (a) The State Department of Public Health shall 2 develop a pilot program that creates a more diverse umbilical cord 99 AB 34 - Z - blood supply. To accomplish this end, the department shall identify five hospitals, in ethnically diverse areas, as volunteer participants to collect, secure a patienYs consent to donate, and work with a public blood bank connected with national blood donor programs to store, umbilical cord blood. (b) Upon the pilot projecYs conclusion, the departraent shall provide the Legislature with an evaluation of the projecYs effectiveness in diversifying the umbilical cord blood supply. O 99 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATUAE-200]-OS REGULAR S85SION ASSEMBLY BILL No. 40 Introduced by Assembly Member Portantino December 4, 2006 An act relating to umbilical cord blood banking. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 40, as introduced, Portantino. Umbilical cord blood banking: advisory council. Existing law contains provisions governing the licensure of blood banks and health facilities. Effective July 1, 2007, these provisions shall be administered by the State Department of Public Health. This bill would require that_ department to establish an advisory council on umbilical cord blood donation that would make recommendations to the Legislature about how best to achieve specified objectives as set forth in the bill, including to increase the amount of umbilical cord blood donated for public use. The bill would require for council members to be appointed by the Govemor, the President pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker of the Assembly. Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes. State-mandated local program: no. The people of the Stade of California do enact as follows: I SECTION 1. (a) The State Department of Public Heatth shall 2 establish an advisory council on umbilical cord blood donation. 3 The advisory council shall be comprised of inembers of a variety 4 of backgrounds, and shall be appointed by the Governor, the 5 President pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker of the 99 AB40 -Z- 1 Assembly. Council members shall serve without compensation, 2 except that members shall be reimbursed for authorized travel 3 costs and expenses. 4 (b) The council shall make recommendations to the Legislature 5 on how best to achievc all of the following: 6 (1) An increase the number of public blood banks in California. 7 The Legislature intends to accomplish this objective by using state S funds and matching private and federal funds. The wuncil shall 9 make these recommendations to the Legislature no later than 10 January l, 2010. 1 1 (2) An increase umbilical cord blood donation for public use, 12 particularly among undersupplied ethnic minorities. The council 13 shall make these recommendations to the Legislature no later than 14 January 1, 2010. 15 (3) Ensuring that all general acute care hospitals licensed in the 16 state offer women the option to donate or collect umbilical cord 17 blood. The council shall make these recommendations to the 18 Legislature ~o later than January 1, 2011. O 99 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Trent Hager 916-319-2044 ot ', Bill Hacket 62G-577-9944 Assemblymember Anthony Portantino Hosts Cash for College Workshop When it comes to financial aid for college, there's something for everyone Sacramento - Assemblymember Anthony Portandno (D - La Canada), Chair of the Assembly Higher Educarion Committee, held a Cash foi College Woxkshop for on February 10~h at Eagle Rock High School. As the woxkshop sponsor, Assemblymember Portandno utged high school seniors and theu parents to attend the workshop and apply for a Cal Gxant. "Many smdents and theie Eamilies £u~d that college is prohibiuvely expensive, howevet, there are piograms avaflable ro help you and yout Eamilies obtain the support you need. This workshop served as an excellent opportunity to the get the real facts about financial aid" said Assemblymember Portantino. California recendy expanded its Cal Grant Financial Aid Ptogxam. This program guaiantees'financial assistance ro every qualified student who applies. Fox high school students with a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) who demonstrate fmancial need, the state will pay the cost of Eees at a Cal State or University of Califomia school (or an ample share of the tuidon at a ptivate school). Students with a 2A GPA may also qualify foz fmancial assistance. ~ When it comes to financial aid for college, there's something foz everyone regardless of your age, income or grades., High school seniors received assistance at this Cash foi College Workshop; many of whom were able to utilize $1,000 in extra scholarship money. ' Assemblymembei Anthony Portantino was elected to serve the 44th Assembly District in November of 2006. The district encompasses Altadena, Duazte, La Canada Flintridge, Pasadena, South Pasadena and Temple City. It also includes poxrions of Arcadia, Montovia, Mayflowet Village and the Nartheast Los Angeles neighboxhoods of Glassell Paxk, Hermon, Highland Pazk, Mount Washington and Eagle Rock. ###~