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Home My WebLink AboutJuly 17, 2007Il . ~~FF ~.,, CITY OF ARCADIA ~ . ~~~ CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING CoO~~Olfye~~~e`' TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2007 AGENDA 6:00 p.m. Location: City Council Chamber Conference Room, 240 W. Huntington Drive CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: Mickey Segal, Mayor/Agency Chair Robert Harbicht, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Peter Amundson, Council/Agency Member Roger Chandler, Council/Agency Member John Wuo, Council/Agency Member CLOSED SESSION/STUDY 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 practiced 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 a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of Citv of Arcadia v. State Water Resources Control Board, et al. (Los Angeles Superior Case No. O6CC02974). b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the workers compensation case of Toni Caylor. c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators. Citv Neaotiators: William W. Floyd, Tracey Hause and Mike Casalou. Emqlovee Organizations: Arcadia Public Employees Association, Arcadia City Employees, Arcadia Police Officers' Association, Arcadia Firefighters' Association and unrepresented employees: Department Heads, Division Managers, Supervisors, and Part-time employees. 7:00 p.m., City Council Chamber RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO OPEN SESSION INVOCATION Reverend Brenda Simonds, Arcadia Methodist Hospital Chaplain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CA~L OF CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEYIAGENCY COUNSEL ON CLOSED SESSION/STUDY 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. Clarification of appointment to Recreation Commission to fill unexpired term. Recommended Action: Make Appointment Presentations to outgoing Members and Administration of the Oath of Office to newly appointed Board and Commission Members. 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 objection~ which you or someone else raised at or prior to the time of the Public Hearing. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: a. CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GP 07-01 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. ZC 07-01 FOR 7HE CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 630 EAST LIVE OAK AVENUE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE MOUNTED POLICE SITE) BY TAKING THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. DESIGNATION OF THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF 630 EAST LIVE OAK AVENUE FROM "PUBLIC FACILITIES" TO "COMMERCIAL". Recommended Action: Adopt 2. ORDINANCE NO. 2230 APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO ZC 07-01 TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT 630 EAST LIVE OAK AVENUE FROM "UNZONED" TO "PROFESSIONAL OFFICE/C-O" AND SOUTHERLY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY FROM "UNZONED" TO "PUBLIC PURPOSE/S-2". Recommended Action: Introduce ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT CHARGE LIST HEARING. Recommended Action: Approve 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 all will be enacted by one roil 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. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 19. 2007. Recommended Action: Approve b. RESOLUTION NO. ARA 224 AUTHORIZING THE USE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. Recommended Action: Adopt c. APPROPRIATE $25 000 IN REDEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT FIRST AVENUE AND COLORADO BOULEVARD PROJECT. Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: d. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 19. 2007. Recommended Action: Approve e. RESOLUTION NO. 6583 AUTHORIZING THE USE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. Recommended Action: Adopt AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FREEWAY ELECTRIC FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT FIRST AVENUE AND COLORADO BOULEVARD PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF 102 274. Recommended Action: Approve g. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT TO BAKER & TAYLOR FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS, VIDEOS. AND MUSIC PRODUCTS FOR THE LIBRARY IN THE AMOUNT OF 140 000. Recommended Action: Approve AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BUCKNAM AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,830. Recommended Action: Approve AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHN L. HUNTER & ASSOCIATES. INC. TO PROVIDE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK SITE MITlGATION AT THE PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES FACILITY AND FIRE STATION #105 IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,700. Recommended Action: Approve MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $527.653. Recommended Action: Approve k. SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF 155 000. Recommended Action: Approve AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTINUE UTILIZING LEGAL LETTER AGREEMENTS. Recommended Action: Approve m. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR TEMPORARY CLERICAL SERVICES WITH EXPRESS PERSONNEL SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 25 000. Recommended Action: Approve 3. CITY MANAGER a. ORDINANCE NO. 2231 ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, ADOPTING AN EMINENT DOMAIN PROGRAM FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND DIRECTING AGENCY STAFF TO RECORD A REVISED STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. Recommended Action: Introduce ADJOURNMENT The City Council/Redevelopment Agency will adjourn this meeting to August 7, 2007, 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 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) 574-5455. NOTIFICATION 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING WILL ENABLE THE CITY TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ASSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING. ~ I CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING ANNOTATED AGENDA JULY 17, 2007 CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of Citv of Arcadia v. State Water Resources Control Board, et al. (Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 06CC02974). b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the workers compensation case of Toni Caylor. c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators. Citv Negotiators: William W. Floyd, Tracey Hause and Mike Casalou. Emqlovee Organizations: Arcadia Public Employees Association, Arcadia City Employees, Arcadia Police Officers' Association, Arcadia Firefighters' Association and unrepresented employees: Department Heads, Division Managers, Supervisors, and Part-time employees. PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: a. CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GP 07-01 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. ZC 07-01 FOR THE CI7Y OWNED PROPERTY AT 630 EAST LIVE OAK AVENUE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE MOUNTED POLICE SITE) BY TAKING THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: NO REPORTABLE ACTION TAKEN NO REPORTABLE ACTION TAKEN NO REPORTABLE ACTION TAKEN RESOLUTION NO. 6582 APPROVING GENERAL PLAN ADOPTED 5-0 AMENDMENT NO. GP 07-01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF 630 EAST LIVE OAK AVENUE FROM "PUBLIC FACILITIES" TO "COMMERCIAL" 2. ORDtNANCE NO. 2230 APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. ZC 07-01 TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT 63~ EAST LIVE OAK AVENUE FROM "UNZONED" TO "PROFESSIONAL OFFICE/C- O" AND SOUTHERLY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY FROM "UNZONED" TO "PUBLIC PURPOSE/S-2" b. ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT CHARGE LIST 2. CONSENT CALENDAR : REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS INTRODUCED 5-~ APROVED 5-0 APPROVED 5-0 a. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 19, 2007 w/correction b. RESOLUTION NO. ARA-224 AUTHORIZING THE USE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS c. APPROPRIATE $25,000 IN REDEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT FIRST AVENUE AND COLORADO BOULEVARD PROJECT CITY COUNCIL ITEMS d. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 19, 2007 e. RESOLUTION NO. 6583 AUTHORIZING THE USE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ADOPTED 5-0 w/correction APPROVED 5-0 APPROVED 5-0 w/correction ADOPTED 5-0 wJcorrection AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT APPROVED WITH FREEWAY ELECTRIC FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL 5-0 MODIFICATION AT FIRST AVENUE AND COLORADO BOULEVARD PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $102,274 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD A PURCHASE APPROVED ORDER CONTRACT TO BAKER & TAYLOR FOR THE PURCHASE OF 5-0 BOOKS, VIDEOS, AND MUSIC PRODUCTS FOR THE LIBRARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $140,000 h. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A APPROVED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BUCKNAM AND 5-0 ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,830 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A APPROVED POFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHN L. HUNTER & 5-0 ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK SITE MITIGATION AT THE PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES FACILITY AND FIRE STATION #105 IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,7000 j. AWARD A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT WITH OPTIONAL APPROVED 5-0 EXTENSIONS TO CLS MANAGEMENT INC. FOR LANDSCAPE AND TO REJECT BID MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES IN THE AND AMOUNT OF $527,653 READVERTISE k. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ONE (1) YEAR APPROVED CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH REPUBLIC ELECTRIC INC. FOR 5-0 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $155,000 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTINUE UTILIZING LEGAL APPROVED SERVICES FOR PERSONNEL RELATED MATTERS WITH LIEBERT, 5-0 CASSIDY WHITMORE AND JACKSON LEWIS, LLP UNDER CURRENT LETTER AGREEMENTS m. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT APPROVED FOR TEMPORARY CLERICAL SERVICES WITH EXPRESS 5-0 PERSONNEL SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 3. CITY MANAGER a. ORDINANCE NO. 2231 ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTRODUCED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT 5-0 PROJECT, ADOPTING AN EMINENT DOMAIN PROGRAM FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND DIRECTING AGENCY STAFF TO RECORD A REVISED STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS 49:0090 CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2007 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Segal called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal ABSENT: None CLOSED SESSION/STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) None. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of Citv of Arcadia v. State Water Resources Control Board. et al. (Los Angeles Superior Case No. 06CC02974). b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding workers compensation case of Toni Caylor. c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators. Citv Neaotiators: William W. Floyd, Tracey Hause and Mike Casalou. Emplovee Organizations: Arcadia Public Employees Association, Arcadia City Employees, Arcadia Police Officers' Association, Arcadia Firefighters' Association and unrepresented employees: Department Heads, Division Managers, Supervisors, and Part-time employees. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO OPEN SESSION Mayor Segal convened the Open Session meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. INVOCATION Deacon Mike Salsedo, Methodist Hospital Chaplain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE William R. Keily, City Manager ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal ABSENT: None 07-17-2007 49:0091 REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM City Attorney Steve Deitsch reported that the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board met in closed session to consider the three items listed under closed session on the posted agenda. No reportable action was taken. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Bill Kelly advised that regarding Items 2b and 2e, the amounts in Attachment 1, for the St. Joseph Street Alley Surface-to Surface Drain Capital Improvement Project should be $24,000 not $100,000; also, the recommendation regarding Item 2d will be modified to reject the bid and readvertise the Request for Qualifications for the landscape maintenance contract at City facilities. 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 Chandler and carried on roll call vote to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. PRESENTATIONS a. Clarification of appointment to Recreation Commission to fill unexpired term. Recommended Action: Make Appointment Mr. Kelly advised that Janet Chew and Patti Anderson were appointed to the Recreation and Parks Commission at the June 19, 2007 City Council meeting and at that time, it was not clarified which appointment would fill the unexpired one (1) year term of Lori Phillipi. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler, and carried on roll call to appoint Patti Anderson to fill the unexpired one (1) year term of Lori Phillipi. AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Chandler, Amundson, Wuo, and Segal NOES: None b. Presentations to outgoing Members and Administration of the Oath of Office to newly appointed Boards and Commission Members. Robert Hoherd (Arcadia Beautiful Commission), James Hanrahan (Human Resources Commission), David Olson (Planning Commission), Lori Phillipi (Recreation & Parks Commission) and Donald Milefchik (Senior Citizen's Commission) were presented with plaques for their years of volunteer service by Mayor Segal. City Clerk James Barrows administered the Oath of Office to incoming Members Grace Liang (Arcadia Beautiful Commission), Cherry Liu (Arcadia Beautiful Commission), Donald Milefchik (Arcadia Beautiful Commission), Peter Ulrich (Human Resources Commission), Ronald Larson (Library Board), William Baerg (Planning Commission), Patti Anderson (Recreation and Parks Commission), Janet Chew (Recreation and Parks Commission), and Harlene Hamann (Senior Citizen's Commission). 07-17-2007 49:0092 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: a. EAST LIVE OAK AVENUE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE MOUNTED POLICE SITE) BY TAKING THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. RESOLUTION NO. 6582 APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GP 07-01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF 630 EAST LIVE OAK AVENUE FROM "PUBLIC FACILITIES" TO "COMMERCIAL". Recommended Action: Adopt 2. ORDINANCE NO. 2230 APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO ZC 07-01 TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT 630 EAST LIVE OAK AVENUE FROM "UNZONED" TO "PROFESSIONAL OFFICE/C-O" AND SOUTHERLY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY FROM "UNZONED" TO "PUBLIC PURPOSE/S-2". Recommended Action: Introduce Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director provided an overview of the Live Oak property including staffs recommendation to approve general plan and zoning code designations. Mr. Penman advised that the recommendations regarding the general plan and zoning are appropriate regardless of whether the Church, located in the downtown area and part of the Redevelopment Agency's agreement with Rusnak Mercedes, decides to relocate to the property or not. Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administrator provided the staff report regarding the proposed general plan amendment changing the general plan land use designation from "public facilities" to "commercial" and to change the zoning of the northerly portion of the property from "unzoned" to "professional office/C-0" and change the southerly portion of the property from "unzoned" to "public purpose/S-2". He noted the designations are appropriate for the site and recommended adoption of Resolution No. 6582 and Ordinance No. 2230. Mayor Segal opened the public hearing. Jeff Grav appeared and spoke in opposition of the proposed general plan amendment and zone change. In response to a question raised by Mr. Gray, Mayor Segal asked staff to respond. Mr. Kruckeberg confirmed that an initial study was conducted, as req~ired by State law, which resulted in a negative declaration being filed. He advised that a subsequent environmental review will be conducted once project plans are submitted. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler and seeing no further objection, the Mayor closed the public hearing. 07-17-2007 49:0093 In response to questions raised by Council Member Amundson, Mr. Kelly confirmed that the Fire Department and all departments will review any project proposed on the property and that the project will not affect the trails which is part of the County of Los Angeles Flood Control right-of-way. In response to a question raised by Council Member Amundson, Mr. Kruckeberg advised that once the site plan is submitted, a study will be conducted to determine if any trees need to be removed. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Harbicht and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6582 approving General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 to change the General Plan Land Use Designation of the northerly portion of 630 East Live Oak Avenue from "Public Facilities" to "Commercial." AYES: Council/Agency Member Chandler, Harbicht, Amundson, Wuo, and Segal NOES: None A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Harbicht and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2230 approving Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 to change the zoning of the northerly portion of the property at 630 E. Live Oak Avenue from "Unzoned" to "Professional Office/C-O" and the southerly portion of the property from "Unzoned" to "Public Purpose/S-2." AYES: Council/Agency Member Chandler, Harbicht, Amundson, Wuo, and Segal NOES: None b. ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT CHARGE LIST HEARING. Recommended Action: Approve Mr. Kelly provided the staff report regarding the annual weed abatement charge list provided by the County of Los Angeles Department of Agricultural CommissionerlWeights and Measures. The Mayor opened the public hearing. No members of the public appeared to provide testimony. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, and seeing no objection the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, and carried on roll call vote to approve the charge list provided by the County of Los Angeles Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures so that the County Auditor may enter the amounts of the respective assessment against the respective parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Harbicht, Amundson, Wuo, and Segal NOES: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Dr. Bashir Ahmad of the Methodist Hospital Foundation appeared and provided a brief history of how the Methodist Hospital Golf Tournament began. 07-17-2007 4 49:0094 Sue Francis, President of the Methodist Hospital Foundation appeared and reported that the Methodist Hospital golf challenge raised over $30,000. Dr. James Lin representing the Methodist Hospital medical staff appeared and presented the golf challenge belt to the City. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK Council Member Wuo thanked Dr. Bashir, Dr. Lin and Sue Francis of the Methodist Hospital Foundation for the presentation to the City of the golf belt; he thanked all outgoing commissioners for their years of service and congratulated all incoming commissioners; he commented on the wonderful performance of the Marine Corp Band; he commented on the upcoming retirement of Fire Chief Lugo and thanked him for his service to the City and congratulated Deputy Fire Chief Trabbie on his Acting Fire Chief appointment; he commented on his recent attendance at the Independent Cities Association Conference and commented on the different topics discussed; and he noted that on June 28`" the Ambassador from Los Angeles representing the People's Republic of China visited Arcadia and toured the police station and inspected the fire trucks. Council Member Harbicht announced that the dinner scheduled for former Arcadia resident Bruce Matthews who will be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame ~ater this year was sold out before the invitations were mailed out; he announced that on Thursday Petros Papadakis will interview Bruce Matthews on his sports talk radio show and on Friday, Bruce Matthews will meet with next year's Arcadia High School football team at the north gym at 9:30 a.m. Council Member Amundson announced that he also attended the Independent Cities Association Conference over the past weekend; he commented on the number of housing units allocated to the City of Arcadia by the Southern California Association of Governments; he thanked the Marine Corp Band for their performance and noted that 300 to 700 people attended and everyone was given an opportunity to video record a message to the troops; he announced that non-perishables items can be dropped off for the troops through August 1 at various City offices; and he recognized individuals including those in the audience who have adopted a soldier. Council Member Chandler announced that the Marine Corp Band was excellent; he read off a list of non-perishable items most needed by the troops; he announced that a senior housing fair will be held on August 3 at the Community Center; he noted that he also attended the Independent Cities Association Conference and discussed various topics of interest; he commented on the over flowing mail boxes and lack of service at the post office and advised that he attended a meeting with Mark Harmson of Congressman Drier's office and the Postmaster to discuss various complaints. Mayor Segal reminded everyone of the summer concerts every Thursday evening through August 23`~ in the front of City Hall and invited everyone to attend. City Clerk James Barrows announced that the official count at the Marine Corp Band performance was 664. 07-17-2007 49:0095 2. CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 19. 2007. Recommended Action: Approve b. Recommended Action: Adopt with correcting $224,000 c. APPROPRIATE $25.000 IN REDEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT FIRST AVENUE AND COLORADO BOULEVARD PROJECT. Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: d. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 19. 2007. Recommended Action: Approve e. Recommended Action: Adopt AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH 102 274. Recommended Action: Approve g. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER 140 000. Recommended Action: Approve h. THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,830. Recommended Action: Approve AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHN L. HUNTER & ASSOCIATES INC. TO AMOUNT OF $37,700. Recommended Action: Approve o~-~ ~-200~ 49:0096 AWARD A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT WITH OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS TO CLS LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT INC. FOR LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $527.653. Recommended Action: Approve k. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ONE (11 YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH REPUBLIC ELECTRIC INC. FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF 155 000. Recommended Action: Approve AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTINUE UTILIZING LEGAL SERVICES FOR PERSONNEL RELATED MATTERS WITH LEIBERT CASSIDY. WHITMORE AND JACKSON LEWIS. LLP UNDER CURRENT LETTER AGREEMENTS. Recommended Action: Approve m. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR TEMPORARY CLERICAL SERVICES WITH EXPRESS PERSONNEL SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 25 000. Recommended Action: Approve A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht and carried on roll call vote to approve items 2.a through 2.m. on the City Council/Agency Consent Calendars (with corrections to items 2a, 2b, 2d and 2e). AYES: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Harbicht, Amundson, Wuo, and Segal NOES: None 3. CITY MANAGER a. ORDINANCE NO. 2231 ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE Mr. Deitsch explained that a state statute which became effective January 1, 2007, requires that prior to July 1, 2007 redevelopment agencies, whether or not they have the authority to use eminent domain under their redevelopment plan, adopt an ordinance that contains a description of the redevelopment agency's eminent domain program for redevelopment project areas within their jurisdiction. He further explained that the law also requires that prior to December 31, 2007 redevelopment agencies must record a statement of proceedings with the County Recorder providing a description of the amendment containing an eminent domain program. He noted that on May 8, 2007, the voters of the City adopted Measure B which amended the redevelopment plan for the central redevelopment plan for the Central Redevelopment Project Area eliminating from the redevelopment plan any and all authority of the redevelopment agency to use eminent domain in the project area. Mr. Deitsch noted that the adoption of an eminent domain program does not modify any actions taken by the voters in May and that any 07-17-2007 RECORD A REVISED STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. Recommended Action: Introduce 49:0097 future amendments to authorize eminent domain in the Central Redevelopment Project Area would require a vote of the electorate and recommends that the City Council introduce the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht and carried on roll call vote to Introduce Ordinance No. 2231 adopting an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Redevelopment Project, adopting an Eminent Domain Program for the Central Redevelopment Project Area and directing Agency staff to record a revised Statement of Proceedings. AYES: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Harbicht, Amundson, Wuo and Segal NOES: None ADJOURNMENT The City Council Redevelopment Agency adjourned this meeting at 8:35 p.m. to August 7, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room. James H. Barrows. Citv Clerk ~ ~ vl ~!~ j~I ~'~~''`'~, ~1 eY: Lisa Mussenden, Chief Deputy City Clerk 07-17-2007 8 \ / STAFF REPORT Office of the City Clerk DATE: July 17, 2008 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: JAMES BARROWS, CITY CLERK ~~ PREPARED BY: LISA MUSSENDEN, CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK SUBJECT: CLARIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT TO RECREATION COMMISSION Recommended Act: Make Appointment to fill unexpired term. BACKGROUND On June 19, 2007, the City Council made two appointments and one reappointment to the Recreation Commission created by the end of appointment terms. DISCUSSION On June 19, 2007, the City Council made two appointments and one reappointment to the Recreation Commission. At that time, it was not clarified which appointment was to fill the vacancy created when Lori Phillipi was appointed to the School Board. Ms. Phillipi's term would expire June 30, 2008; therefore, the City Council must make an appointment from the two appointments made to fill that unexpired term. Pursuant to the Arcadia City Charter, the individual appointed to fill the unexpired term is eligible for reappointment to that Commission and may serve an additional two (2) full consecutive terms. Attached to this report are the two service resumes of the new appointees Janet Chew and Patti Anderson. The service resume of Michael Cook who was reappointed is not included. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact from Council's action on this item. RECOMMENDATION It is staff's recommendation that the City Council act to appoint one of the two appointments made to the Recreation Commission to fill the unexpired term which will end June 30, 2008. APPROVED: ~"'°r' William R. Kelly, City Manager CITY OF ARCADIA ~~~~ Citizen Service Resume MAY 16 2001 cm o~ aecao~ ,o' Office of the City Clerk ~~rYCLERK '~oasT+°'' 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 5745410 PLEASE PLACE A CHECK MARK NEXT TO THE BOARD/COMMISSION FOR WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY (YOU may make more tFian one selection): Arcadia Beautiful Commission Historical Museum Commission Planning Commission _ / Human Resources Commisslon _ Recreation and Parks Commfssion M Library Board of Trustees _. Senior ClNzens' Commission _ ***s****~***:r**s****~:s*****s*~~*xx~*:********s~*x~~:r***s*s*~*~s**~***«ssr*****~**« 2 Community involvement (Iist organization memberships and wmmittee assignments)~1~.-~ ~f!'J-F1~/~~ ""~mePhone4~~~,-LILl7~223R BusinessPhone(~) 8a.[- S~3SI •r long hava you been a resident of Arcadia7 y~ ~e.[2..rS Are you a registered voter7 Yes ~/ ~ No Please describe any background, training, educatfon or fntere ts that qualify you as an appolntee n ~~~'~Rnrl'en-h`Dn`~p~-oy~ ~ .O_ ~.S C~c' ~~Q.~oe~ rz ~1 3.s'ons Wnr~_Gl dz~ ~~ ~.~n. ~'rl_~Pn~har, `~ ~i~S. Q~ll 3'~,ry.-s v~.~ ~ r„~nlv~eCBcts~rec., What do you see as the objecHves and goals of the advisory board or commission for which you are applying7 Are you aware of the time commitment necessary to fulfill the obl(gations of an appointment to this position7 Yes / No_ State law and the City Conflict of Interest Gode requires you to £le a statement of economic interests annually as well as related forms when you assume and leave your appointed offce (e.g. sources of income, loans, gifts, investments, interest in real properly as required by state law). Do you agree to file all required forms in a timely manner as proscribed by the City's filing official? Yes / No_ . I here6y certify that the foregoing information is correct to the best of my knowledge. ~(l~"',.~ ~m ~n . i mv S - 1 S • D -7 _ ~ Signature Date Please attach additional pages if necessary and retum to the address listed on the reverse side _• CITY OF ARCADIA _ _ . Citizen Service Resume ,~p~; ~} ~ c~~i Office of the City Clerk 240 W. Huntington Drive ' Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 574-5410 PLEASE PLACE A CHECK MARK NEXT TO Tf~ BOARD/COMIvIISSION FOR WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY (You may make more than one selection): Arcadia Beautiful Commission Historical Museum Commission Human Resources Commission Planning Commission _ Recreation and Parks Commission X Library Board of Trustees_ Senior Citizens' Commission_ Date of Application April 20, 2007 Name Chew Janet Suzanne Last First Middle Address 420 Arbolada Drive ~fl oo ~ Home Phone 836-9242 Business Phone 1626) 215-9249 How long have you been a resident of Arcadia? 15 vears ~ you a registered voter? Yes X No Occupation Clinical Pharmacist Employer Colonial Pharmacv Education (Include professional or vocational licenses or certificates) PharmD - UC. San Francisco CA reqistered Clinical Pharmacist license Community involvement (list organization memberships and committee assignments) Arcadia PTA (Pazent Teacher Association~ : a11 levels - AHS PTSA President x 2 yrs, FMS PTSA President x 2yrs, Council PTA x 6yrs., Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Recording Secretary, Legislative chair and numerous other boazd positions. Arcadia Child Health Council - Recording Secretary x 4 yrs, boazd member x 6 yrs AHS Athletic booster club - Recording Secretary x lyr, boazd member x 3yrs Citizen's Committee for Measure I- committee member, parent lisison Citizens Oversight Committee - newly appointed to committee to oversee expenditure of Measure I funds. EverQteen 3GV - Sports Ministries: Sports council board member x 8 yrs, secretary x 3yrs, parent rep x 4 yrs. Everereen SGV - Youth Ministries: Sunday school teacher x lyr, VBS (vacation bible school) camp leader x 3yrs, SBC (bible camp) childcare x lyr., Ever~reen SGV - Family Ministries: Married couples ministry - leader x 4 yrs., adult choir x 6yrs., hospitality x 5 yrs, Womens ministry x lyr. nds of Arcadia Public Library - member x 9 yrs. . th Services Coordinating Council - member x 4 yrs (PLEASE COMPLETE THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM) Please describe any background, training, education or interests that qualify you as an appointee_ My background as an active member of the PTA and other youth programs and organizations for the past 12 years has 'owed me to understand what our youth and families need in a sdong recreational progam and a viable park system. ~ ~~Iy history in this community allows me to see the tremendous change that has taken place in the parks and recreation department and programs over the years, and though much positive change has resulted from the community forums and meetings, there is still much to be done to make our pazks and programs first class. I have participated in the Arcadia recreation community forums in the past and will continue to do so to insure that our pazks and recreation system moves in a direction that best serves our great community. What do you see as the objectives and goals of the advisory board or commission for which you are appiying? To develop and maintain excellent pazks and recreational facilities in our community as well as to evaluate current recreation programs and services and implement new programs as needed to benefit our wmmunity. A stroog and positive recreation program will build a sVOng sense of community and pride within our residents and ultimately strengthen our city. Are you aware of the time commitment necessary to fulfill the obligations of an appointment to this position? Yes X No State law and the City Conflict of Interest Code requires you to file a statement of economic interests annually as well as related forms when you assume and leave your appointed office (e.g. sources of income, loans, gifts, investments, interest in real property as required by state law). Do you agree to `ie all required forms in a timely manner as proscribed by the City's filing official? Yes X No_ ~ hereby certify that the foregoing information is correct to the best of my knowledge. ~ ~w~~ `f~ ~/o'~ %.i ~ Signature Date Please attach additional pages if necessary and retum to the address listed on the reverse side. ~ \ / July 17, 2007 STAFF REPORT Development Services Department TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director""' By: Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administrator'~lK Prepared by: Jim Kasama, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Consideration of General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 and Zone Chanqe No. ZC 07-01 for the Citv-owned aroaertv at 630 East Live Oak Avenue (formerlv known as the "Mounted Police" site) bv taking the followinq recommended actions: Resolution No. 6582 aaprovinq General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 "Commercial" Recommended Action: Adopt Recommended Action: Introduce SUMMARY During the past two years the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency has been negotiating to purchase The Church in Arcadia property at 21 Wheeler Avenue and relocate the Church to the property at 630 East Live Oak Avenue. To further the negotiations, the Redevelopment Agency is proposing a general plan amendment, zone change and tentative parcel map for the City-owned property at 630 East Live Oak Avenue, which is located at the entrance to the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course. The General Plan Land Use Designation of the property is currently "Public Facilities" and it is "Unzoned." The General Plan Amendment proposes to change the Land Use Designation of the northerly 510 feet (proposed Lot No. 1) from "Public Facilities" to "Commercial." The current "Public Facilities° designation of the remaining southerly portion (proposed Lot Nos. 2& 3) will not be changed. The Zone Change would change the zoning of the northerly 510-foot portion (proposed Lot No. 1) of the property from "Unzoned" to "Professional Office/C-O" and change the zoning of the remaining southeriy portion (proposed Lot Nos. 2 and 3) from "Unzoned" to "Public Purpose/S-2." The Planning Commission, at their June 26, 2007 meeting considered the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change, and voted unanimously to recommend, to the City Council, approval of the applications. At their July 10, 2007 meeting, the Planning Commission approved Tentative Parcel Map Application No. TPM 07-02 (69271) to create three (3) lots and an access easement. Lot No. 1(the northerly 510t feet of the property) is to be the proposed relocation site for the church, Lot No. 2 is for the Arcadia Water Division, and Lot No. 3 will be for a parking lot to be owned by the City. The access easement will remain to serve all three (3) lots and the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course. The Development Services Department is recommending approval of General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 and Zone Change No. ZC 07-01. BACKGROUND The City acquired the subject property in December 1940. In 1957 the Arcadia Mounted Police building and stables were constructed on the northerly portion of the property and were used as the headquarters and assembly hall for the Mounted Police Unit of the Arcadia Police Department. The southerly portion of the property remained vacant. In the mid 1970's the Mounted Police Unit disbanded and donated the buildings to the City. The assembly hall was rented for meetings, receptions and other special events. In 1992 the City Water Division constructed a well and pump house on the middle portion of the property. A study of the property in 1995 found that the former Mounted Police buildings were termite damaged to such an extent that renovation would not be cost effective, and in 1996 the buildings were demolished. In 1998 the freestanding sign for the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course was instalted near the northwest comer of the property. The City has explored the following development possibilities for the property In 1996, based on a study by the Recreation and Parks Commission, Requests for Proposal (RFPs) were sent out for the development of a roller hockey arena and soccer complex. The concept was shelved because the configuration of the property could not accommodate the recreational uses and there were concems about traffic and parking. GP 07-01 & ZC 07-01 July 17, 2007 Page 2 of 6 . In October 2002 the Redevelopment Agency solicited proposals for an affordable housing project on the northerly portion of the property with a density equivalent to the City's R-2 zoning. In March 2003 five (5) qualified proposals were received for fourteen (14) units with up to five (5) of the units to be affordable. The Agency, however; decided to defer any decision about the use of this property until other redevelopment issues in the Project Area could be resolved. . During the past few years, the Redevelopment Agency has been working with the Rusnak automobile dealership to expand their Mercedes Benz dealership on Huntington Drive. The Church in Arcadia at 21 Mortan Place is adjace~t to the northeasterly portion of the automobile dealership. The church property is essential for the expansion of the automobile dealership. The Agency has been working with the Church to find a relocation site for their facilities, and the City-owned property on Live Oak Avenue is suitable. Currently the northerly portion of the site fronting on Live Oak Avenue is vacant, except for a sign structure for the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course. The middle portion af the site is developed with City water facilities and an unpaved storage yard. The southemmost portion of the site is part of the golf course parking lot. The entire property is "Unzoned." On the north side of Live Oak Avenue, across the street from the subject property are mixed commercial uses on properties that are zoned General Commercial/C-2. To the south of the subject property is the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course, which is unzoned. Adjacent to the east side of the site is a riding and hiking trail and the Santa Anita Wash, both of which are unzoned. The properties on the east side of the wash are in unincorporated Los Angeles County. The property fronting Live Oak Avenue is developed with a 30-unit senior housing project and to the south along Eighth Avenue are single-family residences. To the west of the subject property; fronting Live Oak Avenue is a mufti-unit retail center zoned General CommerciallC-2, and south of that retail center along Hempstead Avenue are single-family residences in unincorporated Los Angeles County. DISCUSSION If The Church in Arcadia and the Redevelopment Agency come to terms on an agreement for the Agency to acquire the church property and relocate the church to the Live Oak Avenue property, it is anticipated that the Agency will purchase the Live Oak Avenue property from the City and transfer it to the church. To facilitate this transaction a marketable parcel needs to be created. To do this, the property must be subdivided, and the General Plan Land Use Designation and the Zoning must be changed. Subsequent to the creation of a marketable parcel, architectural design review and a conditional use permit must be approved to allow a church at the Live Oak Avenue site. GP 07-01 8 ZC 07-01 July 17, 2007 Page 3 of 6 Irrespective of any agreement with the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change, along with the subdivision are appropriate measures to better accommodate the existing City uses (i.e., water supply facilities and parking lot) and more clearly define future uses of the property, in particular the northerly portion that fronts onto Live Oak Avenue. The requests being considered are as follows: 1. General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 to change the General Plan designation of the proposed new Lot No. 1(the northerly portion of the subject property) from "Public Facilities' to "Commercial;" and 2. Zone Change No. -ZC 07-01 to change the zoning of the proposed new Lot No. 1 from "Unzoned" to "Professional Office/C-O" and to change the zoning of the proposed new Lot Nos. 2 and 3(the southerly portion of the subject property) from "Unzoned" to "Public Purpose/S-2." General Plan Amendment The General Plan Land Use Designation for the subject property has been "Public Facilities" since adoption of the first General Plan in 1970. This designation provides areas for the construction of public and institutional activities including but n~t limited to local, State, federal agencies, special districts and public and private utilities. Uses within this designation include institutional facifities such as hospitals, public and private schools and colleges, public and private recreation facilities, City facilities, fire stations, libraries, post o~ces, utility corridors and facilities, parks and open space. The Development Services Department is recommending that the General Plan Land Use Designation for the proposed Lot No. 1(the northerly 510t feet) be changed from "Public Facilities" to "Commercial". This will enable the proposed rezoning to make this parcel marketable as well as a potential relocation site for The Church in Arcadia. A "Commercial" land use designation for this parcel would be consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation of properties that front an both sides of Live Oak Avenue in this area. The southerly portion of the lot is to remain "Public Facilities", which is consistent with the use of the property. In addition, the acreages of the respective land use areas would be changed as shown on the attached Table 2-A - City General Plan Land Use Designations. Zone Change All of the subject property is currently "Unzoned." Since the proposed Lot No. 1(the northerly 510t feet) is to be sold to The Church in Arcadia as a relocation site, it needs to be given a zoning classification that will allow for a church. The Development Services Department is recommending a zoning of "Professional Office/C-O" because churches are permitted in "Professional Office/C-O° Zones with an approved conditional use permit. GP 07-01 & ZC 07-01 July 17, 2007 Page 4 of 6 Churches are also allowed with conditional use permits in the R-0, R-1, R-2 and R-3 residential zones, but a residential zoning for a site that fronts onto Live Oak Avenue is not appropriate. The proposed "Professionat Office/C-On zoning is the least intense commercial zoning in the Arcadia Municipal Code, and therefore is appropriate for a site that fronts onto a major arterial roadway yet is proximate to residential uses and City facilities. A commercial zoning is also consistent with the proposed "Commercial" General Plan Land Use Designation and compatible with the "General Commercial/C-2" zoning of the properties that front on both sides of Live Oak Avenue in this area. Furthermore, should The Church in Arcadia and the Redevelopment Agency not come to terms on an agreement, and regardless of whether or not, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency retains possession of the proposed Lot No. 1 that fronts onto Live Oak Avenue, the "Professional Office/C-O" zoning would accommodate an appropriate private development; such as an office building, a bank, or a housing development subject to a conditional use permit, similar to the senior housing complex on the east side of the Santa Anita Wash. The Development Services Department is also recommending that the remainder of the subject property (proposed Lot Nos. 2 and 3) be zoned "Public Purpose/S-2." This will resolve the uncertainty of what is allowed on this property due to the Arcadia Municipal Code not spec'rfying any allowed uses for "Unzoned" properties. The "Public Purpose/S-2" zone permits the following publicly owned and operated establishments or enterpnses; public parks; public playgrounds; public administrative buildings; civic centers; utilities, publicly owned and operated; and accessory buildings and uses incident to these uses. The "Public Purpose/S-2" zoning will be consistent with the "Public Facilities" General Plan Land Use Designation, and the City water facilities and a parking area are consistent with the permitted uses in the "Puhlic Purpose/S-2" zoning. In addition, the attached Zoning Map No. 9233.22 of the Official Maps of the City would be revised to reflect the proposed zoning changes. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION The Planning Commission, at their June 26, 2007 meeting considered the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change, and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the applications. At their July 10, 2007 meeting, the Planning Commission approved Tentative Parcel Map Application No. TPM 07-02 (69271) to create three (3) lots and an access easement. Lot No. 1(the northerly 510t feet of the property) is to be the proposed relocation site for the church, Lot No. 2 is for the Arcadia Water Division, and Lot No. 3 will be for a parking lot to be owned by the City. The access easement will remain to serve all three (3) lots and the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course. The City Council is not required to approve the Tentative Parcel Map. GP 07-01 & ZC 07-01 July 17, 2007 Page 5 of 6 The attached letter of concem was received from the owners of 3112 Hempstead Avenue. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Development Services Department completed an Initial Study for the proposed project. The Initial Study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project. Staff has determined that when considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildl'rfe depends. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. Future development on any portion of the property will require additional environmental review. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 and Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 for the City-owned property at..630 East Live Oak Avenue by taking the following actions: Adopt Resolution No. 6582 approving General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 to change the General Plan Land Use Designation of the northerly portion of 630 East Live Oak Avenue from "Public Facilities" to "Commercial," and Introduce Ordinance No. 2230 approving Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 to change the zoning of the northerly portion of the property at 630 E. Live Oak Avenue from "Unzoned" to "Professional Office/C-O" and the southerly portion of the property from "Unzoned" to "Public Purpose/S-2." Approved: _~~ William R. Kelly, City Manager Attachments: Vicinity Map Aerial Map Photos of Subject Property Resolution No. 6582 Ordinance No. 2230 Tentative Parcel Map No. 69271 Table 2-A - City General Plan Land Use Designations Zoning Map No. 9233.22 Negative Declaration & Initial Study Letter from the owners of 3112 Hempstead Avenue GP 07-01 8 ZC 07-01 July 17, 2007 Page 6 of 6 ~ . = n~ I~~A ¢ U X ~ n~x ~~u VE y ^°0 LI1/E DAK A a+a nm LIVE OAK AVE ~ q luel Wiol Rf .S, nw +u wu mo tn~ "0" C'2 r '°" 'o ( z ~ m ~ C'2 N I z m a ~ym\ m ~ ~SE 5T m 11 ~11 2 ' ~ O ~ ~ ~ m ~1 ~'~, m LO~, 9hd'P~e s D z a D 2 D x ~ y ~ N f00 0 100 ~~m~ ~~~{ ,x ~, -~ ,_ ~~,~ L ', °J` ~ 200 Feet I I I m~l ~~ m 1A ,~ co 4~~ DAIN DAI SNE DR F nR~ 4 ~~~~rou~.~~ , Development Se~vices Department Engineering Division , Y ~ Repared6yR.S.Gonzale;A4aY2007 mrt'Op~~r"~N°~ I 630 E Live Oak Avenue i / ~ N f00 200 Faet ~~~ --~ t'wK~ , Lrb~FORN~~ Devefopment Services Department p Engineering Division m°'u~~,. ~~"°~ P2pemd 6y RS. Gonzalez, May 2007 630 E Live Oak Avenue 630 E. Live Oak Avenue - front of property looking south from across Live Oak Ave. 630 E. Live Oak Avenue - rear of property looking north from 3-Par Golf Course parking lot RESOLUTION N0. 6582 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PIAN AMENDMENT NO. GP 07- 01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THE. NORTHERLY PORTION OF 630 E. LIVE OAK AVENUE FROM "PUBLIC FACILITIES° TO "COMMERCIAL" WHEREAS, General Pfan Amendment No. GP 07-01 was initiated by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency to change the General Ptan Land Use Designation from "Public Facilities" to "Commercial" of the northerly portion of 630 E. Live Oak Avenue, more particularly described as follows: The northerfy 509.83 feet of the parcel described as follows: A portion of Lot B of Tract No. 7465, as shown on the map filed in Book 84, Page 98 of maps, in the Office of the Recorder of the County of Los Angeles WHEREP,S, pursuant to the provisions of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. ("CEQA") and the State's CEQA ~ Guidelines, the City of Arcadia prepared an Initial Study and determined that there is no substantial evidence that the approval of General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 would resutt in a significant adverse effect on the environment and accordingly a Negative Declaration has been prepared and notice of that fact was given in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, on June 26, 2047 a pubtic hearing was held before the Planning Commission on said matter at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission voted 5 to 0 to recommend approval of General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 to the City Counci(;.and WHEREAS, on July 17, 2007, the City Council held a public hearing on General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 and the draft Negative Declaration; and WHEREAS, as part of the record of this hearing, the City Council reviewed and considered the following: 1. All staff reports and related attachments and exhibits submitted by the Development Services Department to the City Council, including the initial Study and dfaft Negative Declaration; and 2. The decision and record of the Planning Commission's June 26, 2007 public hearing regarding General P{an Amendment No. GP 07-01, along with all information and testimony presented at the Pianning Commission's public hearing; and 3. All information and testimony presented at the City Council's public hearing on July 17, 2007; and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the public hearing the City Council reviewed the record of the proceeding, discussed and deliberated the matter, approved General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01, adopted the Negative Declaration, and adopted this Resolution to reflect their findings and decision consistent with their deliberations; and WHEREAS, the above recitals are hereby incorporated as part of the findings set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Departrnent in the attached report is true and correct. ` Section 2. That the approval of General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such area or vicinity because the Initial Study did not disclose any substantial adverse effects to the area afFected by General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01, and that the Amendment is consistent with the objectives and policies set forth in the General Plan. Section 3. That the evaluation of General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 as set forth in the Initial Study is accurate and appropriate; that the Amendment will not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; that when considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the Amendment will have any potential for adverse effect on wiidfrfe resources or the habitat upon which wildl'rfe depends; and therefore, the City Council adopts the Negative Declaration that has been prepared pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 4. That for the foregoing reasons, the City Council approves General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 to change the General Plan Land Use Designation trom -2- 6562 "Public Facilities" to "Commercial" for the northerly portion of 630 E. Live Oak Avenue, more particularly described previously herein. Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of July, 2007. Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~~~ ~• r~~~ Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attomey -3- 6582 ORDINANCE NO. 2230 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE N0. ZC 07-01 TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT 630 E. LIVE OAK AVENUE FROM "UNZONED" TO "PROFESSIONAL OFFICE/C-O" AND THE SOUTHERLY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY FROM "UNZONED" TO "PUBLIC PURPOSE/S-2" WHEREAS, this zone change was initiated by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency to change the zoning of portions of the property at 630 E. Live Oak Avenue as follows: The northerly portion of the property from "Unzoned" to "Professional Office/C-O" and the southerly portion of the property from "Unzoned" to "Public Purpose/S-2." The two portions of the property are more particularly described as follows: Northerly portion - The northerly 509.83 feet of the parcel described as fotlows: A portion of Lot B of Tract No. 7465, as shown on the map fiied in Book 84, Page 98 of maQs, in the Office of the Recorder of the County of Los Angeles Southerly portion - That portion of the fot described below lying southerly of the northerly 509.83 feet of the lot: A portion of Lot B of Tract No. 7465, as shown on the map filed in Book 84, Page 98 of maps, in the Office of the Recorder of the County of Los Angeles WHEREAS, on June 26, 2007, a public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on Zone Change No. ZC 07-01, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission after the June 26, 2007 public hearing voted 5 to 0 to recommend approval of Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on July 17, 2007, a public hearing was held before the City Council on Zone Change No. ZC 07-01; and WHEREAS, as part of the record of the City Council's public hearing, the City Council reviewed and considered the following: 1. All staff reports and related attachments and exhibits submitted by the Development Services Department to the City Council; 2. The record of the Planning Commission's decision and public hearing regarding Zone Change No. ZC 07-01; and 3. All letters, information and material presented as part of the public testimony at the City Council public hearing on July 17, 2007, including the staff reports, environmental documents, including the Initial Study and draft Negative Declaration, and all documentation presented at the public hearing; and WHEREAS, after the public hearing on July 17, 2007, the City Council adopted the Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act conceming Zone Change No. ZC 07-01; and WHEREAS, the above recitals are hereby incorporated as part of the findings set forth below. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the attached report is true and correct. Section 2. The City Council finds: 1. That the approval of Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare, or injurious to the properry or improvements in such zone or vicinity. 2. That Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 is consistent with the General Ptan Land Use Designations for the property at 630 E. Live Oak Avenue, and is compatible with the zoning of the surrounding properties. 3. That the evaluation of Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 as set forth in the Initial Study is accurate and appropriate; that Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 will not have a significant effect on the environment and that a Negative Declaration has been prepared for Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 pursuant to the provisions of the Cal'rfornia Environmental Quality Act; and that when considering the record as a whofe, there is no evidence that Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 will have any potential for adverse effect on the wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife _2_ Ord. 2230 depends; and therefore, the City Council adopts the Negative Declaration that has been prepared pursuant to the provisions of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act. Section 3. That for the foregoing reasons, the City Council approves Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 to change the zoning of portions of the property at 630 E. Live Oak Avenue on Zoning Map No. 9233.22 as follows: The northerly portion of the property from "Unzoned" to "Professional Office/C-O" and the southerly portion of the property from "Unzoned" to "Public PurposefS-2." The two portions of the property are more particularly described previously herein. 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 the City of Arcadia within fifteen (15} 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: ~~'~a~,,..;~ /~~-~ Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney -3- Ord. 2230 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 69271 IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, COUNTV OF LOS ANGELES STATE OF CALIFORNIA 6EING A SIIBOIN510N OF LOi B OF iPACY.l~fiS, IN iX=CIN OF ARV-M. LC1MiY OF l05 ANGC~S. STAtE OF 'ULIFORNIA IS PEP MM RECIXiOEU IN BOOY. 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'"° ~°~ ' =° ncc c..o..~ .- rv 5 - - Q E>i '_ 5 '~"'i" qPN BST-0tY-WJ _ ~a•~LG.~ _ TENTATNE PAq(VEL MAP 0G2T 1_ ,y 2:0 Community Development Table 2-A - City General Plan Land Use Designations ~3S.oF~ ,i ~ ~ r - - ~~.l,a: ~N~ .. •uq~O1J~f0i • Pianned Maximum City Sphere Land Use Desi nation Intensit Acrea e Acrea e Multiple Family (MFR - 24) - 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 dupiexes to 22 units per acre or 24 units per acre if provisions for affordable housing are met. Senior housing projects on sites of %s acre or more may be permitted with a density of up to 30 units er acre. Commercia! Land Uses 0.50 FAR , including ~3&4 28.9 the Westfield Shopping 311.6' Commercial (C) - Provides appropriate Center up to 50 du/ac located areas for the general commercial for market rate senior and professional office needs of the area housing projects, and residents, workers and visitors. up to 63 dulac for Appropriate uses include a range of affordable senior common retail and personal service housing projects as uses, specialty retail, offices, auto related defined by the uses, financial institutions and hotels and California Government motels. Code.Z Specific Plan - Santa Anita (SP-SA) - 304.35 Provides for the adoption of a specific 0.30 FAR for the plan that regulates uses and development of the development of the 304.35 acre Santa southerly racetrack Anita Park racetrack property to permit a parking lot, Existing commercial development in the southerly seating and infield racetrack parking lot and related capacity for the infrastructure and circulation together racetrack area. with the ongoing use of the Santa Anita Park race track for horse racing and related activities and a simulcast center. Appropriate usesforthe racetrack area include stabling and training of race and show horses, horse racing, parimutuel wa erin on horse racin , horse shows ' Floor Area Ratio (FAR). This represents the maximum non-residential building square footage tliat 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. 2 Amended by CC Res. 6326 adopted 10/15/02 3 Includes 1.2 acres located at 630 East Live Oak Avenue (GP 07-Ot ) ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN 2.I2 Seplember3, 1996-(Rn~. N</0?6305) /Aw. <///03 6307J IRer. xrA, xcrs) 2.0 Commun ment l~~-~~ ~ ' ~ ~f ...`,,.r.~ ~„o;,,.~ and equestrian events, special events and other existing activities that will remain in accordance with the provisions of the S-1 Zone. Appropriate commercial uses for the commercial area include a range of common and specialty retail and personal service as well as entertainment uses, as provided for in the Santa Anita Park S ecific Plan. Mixed Uses 0.50 FAR for mixed 15.3 uses, and up to 22 Commercial/Multiple Family (MU -C/MF) dulac, + 25% density - Provides opportunities for development bonus for affordable of commercial and residential mixed use family housing projects projects close to local services and as defined by the facilities and which foster the use of California Government altemative modes of circulation such as Code; up to 50 du/ac pedestrian or bicycles. Commercial uses for market rate senior allowed within this designation are housing projects, and intended to service the needs of the local up to 63 dulac for residents as well as promote community affordable senior interaction. Appropriate uses include housing projects as medium to high density residential, defined by the medical and professional offices, retail California Government commercial and personal services Code.Z CONTINUED ON PAGE 2-13 2 Amended by CC Res 6347 adopted 411/03 ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN 1.12B s~yremn~.3, ~9ss-(e~. m<ioz e3os~ /Re~~. d/1/03 6307J ~. +7 2.0 Community Development Table 2-A - City General Plan Land Use Designations a~ ~ ~ ~ ^ ;~ y`~. '~ , ~ ~4~~.., T•I• 'Vy~YY~rf^-A~ ~ Planned Maximum City Sphere Land Use Desi nation Intensit Acrea e Acrea e Commercial/Indusfna! (MU-C/!J - 0.30 FAR 25.0 Provides areas within which office, light manufacturing services and support retail may be developed within a business park environment. The development criteria for this designation is intended to be flexible and fit with the characteristics of individual areas of the City which have been undergoing a transition from heavy industrial to business park uses. Appropriate uses include professional offices, warehousing, light manufacturing as well as retail support uses such as print shops, office equipment sales and service, office su lies and like services. Industrial Land Uses Industria! (!) - Provides for an array of 0.45 FAR 194.6 warehouse, distribution, manufacturing and assembly uses in appropriate locations. Also included are mineral extraction and reclamation activities in areas currently committed to, or in the ast, used for minerai extraction Public Facilities Public Facilifies - Provides areas for the 1.0 FAR 7~-~ 13.2 construction of public and institutional 767.6 activities including but not limited to local, State, federal agencies, special districts and public and private utilities. Appropriate uses include institutional facilities such as hospitals, public and private schools and colleges, public and private recreation facilities, Ciry facilities, ~ fire stations, libraries, post offices, utility corridors and facilities, parks and open , s ace. ' ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN 2.12B Seprember 3, 1996- (Rn~. 6/4/02 b305J (Rev. 0///03 6317) ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE ~ °c y ti' ~ •' ti 2 y y Q 0 ~ J ` ~ r ~ ~ y V ¢ Q / ~\ O U Q 1S \ 3pdNpW O ~ ~ / ~ ~ / `~ ~ ~ o W ~ °b o= ar U \ ~~~ ~ ~ \ ~`S'J ~ Q OJ ~ ~ Q ~ ar ~ ~. ," (6 U ~ `c / ~ ` r 4~y' I ~ / ~ 4 ~' 3~ b 9233.22 s ~ a 6 ~ O ) \ \ \ ~\ o P 3,~ b ~ z ~~1~~ 3 J1 b^ ~` / i ~\ ¢Q `O V 3 7 \ ~ ' i ti ti h y ti. ti ~R V1 1 a O ~ Q ~ ti ~ 1C Q U ti. N y U ~ ,P ~ P Q y O 1 P = I ~ W '1 ~^ ~ ~~ O ~ O 0 ~ ~b ~~3~ ` ar < ~ ~ ~ ar ar ~ ~ / 8/ ~ ~ ~~ / _. ~ ~~- ~~ 0 ~ ~ a a \ ~,~ a \ ~ 0 o ~ \ ~ ~ w \ ~ o w ~ o Z ~ 0 N ~~~_ ~ _ `--~ \ t 1 `` `~~~~ File Nas.: GP W-01 8 ZC 07-0t Uy.oql' CITY OF ARCAD/A • C~~ 240 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 ~.nndw'° NEGATIVE DECLARATION 1. Name or description of project: Generaf Plan Amendment No. GP 07-Oi & Zone Change No. 07-01 for the foflowing: i. General P1an Amendment /Vo. GP 07-01 to change the Genera! Plan designation of the norther~y portion of the subject property from "Public Facifities" fo "Commercial" and 2. Zone Change No. ZC 07-O1 to change ihe zoning of the northerly portion of the subject property from "Unzoned" to °Professiona! O~ce/GO" and to change the zoning of the southerly portion of the subject property from "Unzoned" to "Public Purpose/S-2." 2. ProjOCtLOCatiofl:-m.~mry+v..~saa~...ne~...a..r,o.m.a,.m.o.now~mn~iw*•~~nr.~.~b.uscsts•orix•iapoyi.q~w mep ItlaMiflM M 9~Yb ~wna) 630 East Live Oak Avenue, Ar~adia, CA 91006 - east of S. Sixth Avenue/Hempstead Avenue 3. Entity or Person undertaking project: Arcadia Redeveloment Agency/Development Services Department The City Council, having reviewed the Initial Study of this proposed project and having reviewed the written comments received prior to the public meeHng of the City Council, including the recommendaiton of the City's Staff and Planning Commission, does hereby find and declare that the proposed project will not have a siginficant effect on the environment. A brief statement of the reasons supporting the City Council's findings are as follows: The General Plan Amendment and Zone Change along with a separately approved Paroel Map will provide for the orderly development of the site. The subject property is being subdivided into three (3) lots with an access easement. The Genera! Plan Amendment will designate the new front !ot for "Commer~ial' use and the Zone Change will zone that lot °Professional Olfice/~O" wbich will provide for a marketa6le and buildable lot. The zoning on the remainder of the site that rs currently designated in the Genera! Plan as °Public Facilities" will be zoned "Public Purpose/S-2" to be consistent with the General Plan and is appropriate for the new southerty two (2) lots because they are and will be used for pu6lic facilities; a water supply facility, and pubfic parking. The City Council hereby finds that the Negative Declaration reflects its independent judgement. A copy of the Initial Study may be obtained at: City of Aroadia Deveopment Services Department /Communrty Development Division / Plannrng Services 240 West Hundngton Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 574-5423 The location and custodian of the documents and any other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City based its decision to adopt this Negative DeGaratlon are as follows: Jason Kiuckeberg, Community Developmenf Adminstrator City of Arcadia Development Services Department / Community Development Divrsion / Planning Services 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 5745423 Date Raceived for Filing: _ a ~RAFT CEOA Nepatrve Oeclaretim (Farm'E') ~ File Nos.. .iP 07-01, ZC 07-0'I , TPM 07-02 ~~~ ...--:-. CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE '`••~~•~"°~• ARCADIA, CA 91007 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLlST FORM 1. Project Titfe: Tentative Parcel Map No. 07-02 (69271) Genera! Plan Amendment No. GP 07- 01 and Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 for the property at 630 East Live Oak Avenue (formerly known as the "Mounted Police" site) 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Arcadia Development Services Department Community Development Division /Planning Services 240 West Huntington Drive - Post Offce Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Mr. Don Penman, Assisfant City Manager/Development Services Director Phone - (626) 574-5415 Fax - (626) 447-9173 4. Project Location: 630 East Live Oak Avenue Ar~adia, CA 91 DO6 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: City of Ar~adra Redevelopment Agency/Development Services Department 6. General Plan Designation: Public Facilities 7. Zoning Ctassification: Unzoned CEQA Env. Checklist (Form "J") Part 1 -1- 4/07 File Nos.. ~P 07-Ot, ZC 07-0~, TPM 07-D2 8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off-site fea[ures necessary for its implementation. Attach additional sheef(s) 'rf ~ecessary.) The A~adra Redevelopment Agency is proposing the fol(owing: 1. Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 07-02 (6927?) to create three (3) lofs from one (1) lot 2. General Plan Amendmenf No. GP 07-01 to change the General Pfan designatron of the proposed new Par~el 1(the northerfy po~fion of the subject property) from °Public Facilities" fo "CommerCial; " and 3. Zone Change No. ZC 07-D1 to change the zoning of the proposed new Parcel i from "Unzoned" to °Professional Offrce/C-O" and to change the zoning of the proposed new Parce(s 2 and 3(the southerly po~fron of the subject property) from "Unzoned" to "Public Purpose/S-2." 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: (Briefly descnbe the projed's surroundings.) North: Mixed commercia/ uses rn the City of ArGadia; zoned C-2/General Commercial South: lmmediately to the south is a parking fot for the Arcadia 3 Par Golf Course East: Adjacent to the east side of the subject property is a riding/hiking trail along the Santa Anita Wash. Properties east of the wash are located in unincorporated Los Angeles County with the property fronfing directly on Live Oak Avenue berng devefoped with a senior housing project and properfies to the south along Eighth Avenue are developed with single- family dwellings located in an A-1 zone. West: There is an access road along the west side of the subjecf property, which is to remain (Par~e! 4 of TPM 07-02) Further to the west, fronting on Live Oak Avenue is a comme~ial properfy zoned C-2 and developed with a strip-retail center. To the west, south of the commerGia! center single-family residences zoned A-1 in unincorporated Los Angeles County. 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required: (e.g., permfts, financing approval, or participation egreemerrt) None CE~A Env. Chedclist (Form "J') Part t -2- 4f07 File Nc. ~P 07-01, ZC 07-0'1, TPM ~7-02 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked befow would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a"Potentially Significant ImpacY' as indicated by the checklist on the foliowing pages. [) Aesthetics [] Agricufture Resources [] Air Duality [] Biological Resources [] Cuttural Resources [] Geology / Soifs (] Hazards & Hazardous Materials [] Hydrology / Water Quality [] Land Use / Pianning [] Mineral Resources [] Noise [ j Population / Housing [ ] Public Services [ ] Recreation [ ] Transportation/Traffic [] Utilities / Service Systems [] Mandatory Findings of Significance ~ETERM~N/~T~ON (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: [z ] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [] I find that aithough the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a sign~cant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [] I find that the propased project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. [] I find that the proposed project MAY have a"potentialiy significanY' or "potentially significant uniess mitigated° impad on the environment, but at feast one effed 1) has been adequateiy analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to appficable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the eariier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. [] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effed on the environment, because all potentialiy significant effeds (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earfier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mftigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATNE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing fuRher is required. ~~ a~,,.,.._~..~ Signature '-4 ~ 2 ~ 07 Date ~f,r,~~d I~nv~-,c~~ Printed Name CEC]A Env. Checklist (Form'J') Part 1 Citv of Arcadia For ,~ alo7 File Nos.. vP ~7-01, ZC 07-0'I, TPM 07-02 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No ImpacY' answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each quesfion. A"No ImpacY' answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g. the project falis outside a fault rupture zone). A"No ImpacY' answer should t~e explained where R is based on project-spec'rfic factors as well as general standards (e.g. the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-spec~c screening analysis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and conshuction as well as operational impacts. 3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, the~ the checkiist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact' is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is sign~cant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Ympact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Poten6ally Significant ImpacY' to a "Less than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mRigation measures, and brieFly expfain how they reduce the effect to a less than signficant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Malyses," may be cross-referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Eariier Analyses Used. Identify and state where they are available for review b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an eariier document pursuant to applicable iegai standards, and state whether such effects were addressed hy mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitiga6on Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checkiist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g. general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7) Supporting Information Sources. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussfon. 8) This is oniy a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checkiist that are relevant to a projecYs environmental effects in whatever format is selected. 9) The explanation of each issue should identify a) the significance criteria or threshold, ff any, used to evaluate each question; and b) the mitigation measure ident~ed, if any, to reduce the impact to less than signiflcance. CEOA Env. Chedclist (Fortn "J') Part 1 -4 4107 Fil ;.: GP 07-Dt, ZC 07-01, TpM 07~D2 ' SAMPLE ~UEST~ON Issues: I. AESTHETICS. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not fimited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual chara~ter or quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Leas Than Signifcant Potentially With Less Than Signifirant Mitigation Signifiant No Impact Incorparation ImpaM ImpaU [1 [1 I1 IXl [ 1 [ ] [ 1 fxl I1 I1 I1 IXl I1 I1 [1 [XJ The noRherty and most souiherly portions of the subject property are vacant. The middle portron is developed with a Crty water well and pump house. The enfire property is direcily bordered by a wash on the east side, to the north across Live Oak Avenue, a major arterial street, are mrxed commercial uses, the entire length of the west side of the subject property is an access road that will remain, and to the west of that fronfing on Live Oak Avenue is a stnp-ratail development and behind that to the wesf of the subject properfy are srngle-family residences, and to the south is the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course. There are no scenic vistas ident~ed in this area and future construcfion in accordance wifh fhe proposed land use desrgnation and zoning would not obscure any views since the property to the soufh is developed with a goH course. 11. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES. In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the Califomia AgricuRural Land EvaluaGon and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the Califomia Dept. of Conservation as an opfional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Fartnland, Unique Earmland, or Fartnland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmiand Mapping and Monitoring Program of the Caiifornia Resources Agency, to non- agricultural use? ~ 1 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? [ 1 [ 1 [ 1 [Xl c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, wuld result in conversion of Farmland, m nonagricultural use? [ 1 [ 1 [ 1 [x1 The2 are no agrrcultural2sour~es at the subjecf property. III. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air qualify plan? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? I ~ ~~ ~) ~X1 c) Resutt in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is nonattainment under an appiicable federal or state ambient air quality CEQA Ern. Chedclist (Form "J") Part 2 -5- 6106 Fi s.: GP07-01. 2C 07-07. TPM 07-02 Issues: standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial poliutant concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? Less Than Significant Potantially Wkh Less Than Sign~cant Mitigation Si9nifirant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact [1 I) f 1 IXl [1 II [1 IX] I1 [) [1 [XJ The proposed parcel map, zoning and general plan amendments would a!!ow professiona! and business office uses on the northerly portion of the site. In addition there are several other uses that would be permitted on the northeNy poRion of the site with an approved condifional use permit including a churCh. Any use requiring a conditronal use permrt would be subjecf to further environmenfal review. Genera! office uses generate approximately 220 hips per day and medical/dental o~ces generate approximatefy 720 trips per day. A church woufd generate approximately 45 weekday trips and approximately 288 Sunday hips. No development is proposed on the remaining two lots. Because the site is currently vacant, any development of this site would result in a net increase of any air criteria pollutant. However, these increases would not 6e deemed "considerable" or °objectionable" and would not violate any air quality standard or conbibute substantiallv to an existing or projected air qualiry violatron. Also, 6ased on a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of .50, the maximum building allowed on the front parcel would be approximately 26,000 sq. ft. Based on AQMD standards, buildings less than 4?.000 sq. ft. do not exceed the AOMD threshold -:: . IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the Califomia Departrnent of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildl'rfe Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations, or by the Califomia Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vemal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, fllling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Intertere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlffe nursery sftes? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? ~ Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Pfan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, [1 [] [1 IXJ [1 [1 [1 [Xl [1 fl [1 IX] [1 Il [1 IXl [] [1 [1 [Xl CEOA Env. Checkfist (Fortn "J') Part 2 -6- g/pg Fi ;.: GP07-01, ZC D7-01, TPM 07-02 Less Than Significant Potentially WRh Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Issues: Impad Incorporation ~ Impact Impact or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? [ 1 [ ] [ ] [X1 The north portion of the site is vacant with a few trees in the middle of the lot and along the westerly property line. Previously the site had been developed with the Mounted Police facility. There is no rrparian ha6itat within the vicrnity or wetlands. !f the existing trees are oaks they wrll be subject to the City's Tree Preservation ordrnance. V. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resouroe as defined in § 15064.5? [ ] [ ] [ ] (X] b) Cause a suhstantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? [ ] [ ] [ ] (XJ c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource orsite or unique geologic feature? [] [ 1 [] fX] d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemetenes? [ 1 [ 1 [] [x] The north poRion of the site is vacanf and there are no known historical resources on or adjacent to the srte. If unknown cuftural resources are discovered during construcfion of any project on srte af! work in the area woufd cease, and a qual~ed ar~haeologist or paleontologist shaU be retained by the project sponsor to assess the sign~cance of the find, make recommendations and prepare appropriate field documentaBon. VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. [] [ ] [] IX] ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? [ 1 I I [ 1 [Xl iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? [] [ 1 [] I~ iv) Landslides ~ 1 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ This site is not within an Afquist Priolo Study Zone area. In addition the site is relatively flat and not subject to landslides, flood inundation or ground failu2. b) Resutt in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? [] [ 1 I l IXl c) Be iocated on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a resutt of the project, and potentially resutt in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or coliapse? I ~ ~ 1 I I ~Xl d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 16 1 B of the Un'rfortn Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to I'rfe or property? [ 1 [ X ] I) I CEQA Errv. Chedclist (Fortn 'J~ Part 2 -7- 6~ Fi ~.: GP07-01. ZC 07-01. TPM 07•~2 iess Than Significant ~ Potentially With Less Than Signifpnt Mitigation Significant No Issues: Impact Incorporation Impact Impact e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or altemative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? [ ] [ ] [ ] [XJ Prior to any construction on the site, a soifs study would be required of a developer. However, this property is refatively flat and there are no known fault lines within the area. Prior to any development a soils study woufd be required. VIi. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the pubiic or the environment through the routine hansport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? [ ] [ ] [ ] [~ b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeabie upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? [ ] [ ] ~ ~ ~~ c) EmR hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materiafs, substances, or waste within one- quarter miie of an existing or proposed school? [] [] [~ ~Xj d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Govemment Code section 65962.5 and, as a resuft, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? [] [] ~~ ~~ e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miies of a public airport or public use airport, would the project resuk in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safeTy hazard for people residing or working in the project area? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ g) Impair implementation of or physically intertere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? f ] [ 1 [ 1 [XJ h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ The proposed tentaNve paroel map, zone change and general plan amendment would not create any haza~ds to the pubic and would nof result in the emissions of any hazardous materials or subsfances. There a~e no wildlands within the area and the proposed applications or any future project would not physically interfere with an adopted eme~gency response pfan or evacuation plan. Vlll. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project a) During project construction, will it create or contribute runoff water that would viofate any water quality standards or waste CEC]A Env. Checklist (Form'J') Part 2 -8- g~ Fil '~.: GP07-01. ZC 07-Ot. TPM 07-02 Issues: Less Than Significant Potentialty With LessThan Significant Mitlgation Sign~cant No Impad Incoryoretion Impact Impact discharge requirements, including the terms of the City's municipal separate stormwater sewer system permit? [] I 1 I 1 Ix'1 b) After the project is completed, will it create or contribute runoff water that woutd violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements, including the terms of the City's municipal separate stormwater sewer system permit? [] [] [] [Xl c) Provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff from delivery areas; loading docks; other areas where materials are stored, vehicles or equipment are fueled or maintained, waste is handled, or hazardous materials are handled or delivered; other outdoor work areas; or other sources? [ 1 I 1 [ 1 [~ d) Discharge stormwater so that one or more beneficial uses of receiving waters or areas that provide water qualify benefit are impaired? Beneficial uses include commercial and sportfishing, shel~sh harvesting; provision of freshwater, estuarine, wetland, marine, wildlife or biological habitat; water contact or non-contact recreation; municipal and domestic supply, agncuRural supply, and groundwater recharge. [ 1 [ 1 [ 1 Ixl e) Discharge stormwater so that significant harm is caused to the biological integrity of waterways or water bodies? [ 1 I l [ 1 IXl ~ Violate any water qualiry sYandards or waste discharge [, [ , [] [~ requirements? g) Substantially deplete groundwater suppiies or intertere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there Yd he a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the wou local groundwater tabie level (e.g., the production rete of pre- existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits (] [ , [, ~~ have been granted}? h) Substantially alter the existing drainage pactem of the site or including through the afteration of the course of a area , in a manner which would result in substantial r S , ve stream or r ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ erosion or siltation on- or off-site? i) Significantly increase erosion, efther on or off-sfte? [ 1 I 1 I 1 IXl j) Substantially alter the existing dreinage pattern of the site or including through the alteration of the course of a area , stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding `] [ ] [] [~ on- or off-site? k ) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of exisfing or planned storm water drainage [] [, [] [~ systems? I) Signficantly alter the flow velocity or volume of stortnwater 1 [ 1 [ 1 IXl runofi in a manner that results in environmental harm? [ m) Othenvise substanfially degrade water quality? I) ~ 1 ~ ~ ~~ _~ s106 CE(~A Env. Checklist (Form "J') Part 2 Fi' ;.: GP07-Ot, ZC 07-07, TPM 07A2 Issues: n) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? o) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? p) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? q) Expose people or sVuctures to inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? Less Than Sign~cant Potentially With Less Than Sign~cent Mitigation Significant No Impact Incoryoration Impact Imoad I 1 I 1 [ 1 [X1 I1 I1 I 1 IXl [ 1 [ l [ 1 [Xl I 1 [ 1 I ] [Xl The proposed tentative parcel map, zone change and general plan amendment would not result in adverse impact on hydrofogy or water. However, future development of the site would be required to comply with all NPDES, SUSPMS requirements as well as any 2gional or state requrrements pertaining to water quality. IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? [] b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? [] c) Conflict wRh any appiicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? [ ] I 1 I l [Xl [1 [1 IXl [ I [ 1 [Xl The proposed changes would provide for cortsistency between the genera! plan and zoning. There is no hab'rtat conservafion plan within this area. As noted, the northem and most southerly portions of this site are currantly vacant. The middle portion of the site is developed with the Crty water tank and pump house. There rs no established "communrty" in this particular area. fn addifron, aq lots wil! meintain access from the existing 25'-0" driveway easement which also serves the Ar~adia Par 3 Golf Course. X. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Resutt in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? [ ] [ 1 [ 1 [Xl b) ResuR in the loss of availability of a localty-important mineral resouroe recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specfic plan or other Iand use plan? [] [] ~~ ~~ There are no known mineral resour~es in this area and the site is not designated in the ~eneral Plan as an important mineral resource recovery site. XI. NOlSE. Would the project resuR in: CEQA Env. Chedclist (FOrm "J") Part 2 -10. 6/06 Fi s.: GP07-Oi, ZC 07-01, TPM 07-02 Issues: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise Ieveis in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundbome noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levets existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land use ptan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? fl For a project within the vicinily of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Less Than Sign'rficant Potentially WRh Less Than Sign'rficant Mitigation Signrficant No Impact Incoryoration Impact Impacl [1 [1 I I [~] [1 [] [] [xl [l [l I1 [~J [l [1 [1 [X] [] [l [1 [Xl [l [1 [1 [Xl The proposed par~el map, zone change and general plan amendment would not result in an increase in noise levels on the site. However, future development of the site could create short term vs. long term norse impacfs resulting from construcfion. Construction hours, however, are fimited between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday fhrough Saturday. The project is not within the vrcindy of a private airstrip or within an airport land use plan. A use, such as a church would require a conditional use permit and further environmental review based on a spec~c proposal. XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ road or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing [' [ ' [] [~ elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the 1 ~ 1 ~ ~ ~~ construction of replacement housing elsewhere? [ The site is predominanfly vacant and no persons or housing would be displaced as part of the parcel map, zone change or general plan amendment. XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project: a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered govemmental facilities, the construction of which could cause signficant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other perfortnance objectives for any of the public services: CEOA Env. Checkfist (Fortn "J") PaA 2 -~ ~' 6~~ Fi' s.: GP07-01, ZC 07-01, TPM 07-02 Issues: Fire protection? Police protection? scnools? Parks? Other public facilities? Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mkigation Significant No Impact Incorporatian Impact Impect ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ I] I1 I1 [Xl [l [] [1 IXI [) [) [1 IX] [1 [1 I1 [Xl The proposed parcel map, zone change and general plan amendment will not require the need for additional public services. XIV. RECREATION. Would the project: a) fncrease the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? [] [] [] [X) b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the conshuction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? ~ j [) [] [XJ The proposed parcel map, zone change and general plan amendment wil! not require the need for 2creational services. XV.TRANSPORTATION f TRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic ioad and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? [ ] [ ) [ ~ ~~ b) Exceed, eRher individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard estabiished by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? [] [ j [~ ~Xj c) Result in a change in air traffic pattems, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? [ ] [ J [ ~ ~~ d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? [ ] [ ] [ ~ ~~ e) Result in inadequate emergency access? [ j [] [~ ~~ ~ Result in inadequate parking capacity? [ ] [ ] [ ) [~ g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus tumouts, hicycle racks)? ( ] [ ] [ ] (~(f The proposed parcel map, zone change and genera! plan amendment wi!! not rmpact transportafion or tra~c. However, development of the site with a permitted o~ce use would increase haffic on the site since the project is vacant, however, it is not anticipated that this would be a°substanSal increase" in relation to the exisfing tra~c on Live Oak Avenue. !f the site were developed with a churoh, further environmental review would be required; however, it is not anficipated based on the trips generated CE~A Env. Checklist (Fortn "J~ Pan 2 -12- ~pg Issues: Fi ;.: GP07-0t, ZC 07-01, TPM 07-02 Less Than Sign'rficant Potentially With Lass Than Signficant Mfligation Significant No Impact Incoryoretion Impact Impact that there would be any significant increase in traffic dunng the peak traffic hours. If a church is proposed on fhe site, there would be an increase in tra~c on Sundays during church servrce hours; however, traffrc on Sundays is sign~cantly less than during fhe weekday peak hours and, therefore, it is not anticipated that traffrc would be a sign~cant impact dunng non peak hours. XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatrnent requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Co~trol Board? [] [ I [ 1 (Xl b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ effeots? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? In making this determinatio~, the City shall consider whether the project is subject to the water supply assessment requirements of Water Code Section 10910, et seq. (SB 610), and the requirements of Govemment Gode Section 664737 (SB [ 1 [ , l] [~ 221). e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequete capacity to serve the projecYs projected demand in [, [ ] [] [~ addition to the providers existing commitments? ~ Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to 1 ~ 1 ~ 1 ~~ accommodate the projecYs sofid waste disposal needs? [ g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ refated to solid waste? The proposed parcel map, zone change and general pfan amendment would not result in the need for new utilifies and services. If the proposals are approved, the maximum development on the site could be approximately 26,000 sq. ft. There is sufficient water to service the project site and adequate wastewater treatment capaciry to serve a prDject. It would be mandatory for iuture devefopment to comply with all tederal, state and local sfatutes related to solyd waste. The City would enforoe these requirements. XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Dces the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantialfy reduce the habitat of a fish or wildl'rfe species, cause a fish or wildl'rfe population to drop below self-sustaining levefs, threaten to eiiminate a plant or animal communiry, substantialfy reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eiiminate important examples of the major periods of Califomia history or prehistory? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CE~A Env. Checklist (Fortn "J') PaA 2 '~ 3' ~~ s/o6 Fi. ;.: GP07-0t, ZC 07-Ot, TPM 07-02 Less Than Signficant Potentielly With Less Tnan Signfficant Mdigation Signifirant No I G I tion I ct I t Issues~ mpa ncorpora mpa mpac b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term environmental goais to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals? [ 1 [ 1 c) Does the project have impacts that are individualiy limited, but cumulatively considereble? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) [ ] d) Dces the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? [ ] [ ] fX1 I 1 [ 1 [Xl (1 [] [x'1 CE~A Env. Checklist (Form "J") Part 2 -14 6/O6 ~ ~ L~ W ``,,~„~.F Date Filed: General Information 1 ? 3. i File No. L v/i i~ ,= ,<i~, CITY OF ARCADIA ~7n ~" i r~~% 240 W.F.S7' HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 ENVIRONNIENTAL INFORMATION FORM ~-2Z-0 ApplicanPs Name ~ ~- L.' ~ '~i ~~%'/-%o i Address: ~.~i ~ ~ ---~~ _ ~, ~ ,~~c ~~J`%-, Property Address (Location): ~ ~ ~~ ''~ ~~ Assessor's Number: Name, address and telephone number of person w be comacted concerning this project: ~ i. ~ ~. .Z~..~ ~ /?=?/s,:.:-~,_ . /%/~ / //~ f~~; /: l~ ~G. Ji ; ~._ ~,c'4,~~%~ /'~i %iT1l' ~ /C l ) ' ~~/"~`~~~_ 4. List and describe any other related perntits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by ciry, regional,~tate and federal a€;encies: - ~ e :%• d " = < ~.,l-> -~~ r~~ ' 6. General Pian Desic~mazion: r':% ~~i-/i .~-~iii7~ j. Zone Classification: " '~ ! Proiect_ Descrip6on - , ~ ' ~~=~': ~ ;'%h7_? 7, Proposed use of site (project descnptian): /~ i %~"~~ ~ ~ ^~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ + ~ -:;~ <%,~h.' ~ C- ii7=~ %"~= ~ _ ! ;-i~j/_ ;G~ 8. Site size: 9. Square footage per building: '~-" ~ ] 0. Number af floors of construction: ^'~ I 1. Amount of off-street pazlang provided: ~'%' j?. Proposed schedulmg of project: '" ~ ^ ~ l - ''~ ~ " ~`"( f / li. .4nticipaYed incremeirtal developmeut: 14. . If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household sizes expected: ~ ,~ !.~ , 15. If commercial, indicate the type, i.e. neighborhood, city or regionally onented, squaze footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation: 16. If industnal, indicate type, es[imated employment per shift, and loading facilities: 17. If institutional, indicate the major functio~ es[imated employment per shift, estimated occupanc}, loading faciliries, and wmmunity benefits to be derived from the projec[: 18. If the project involves a variance; conditional use permit or wning application, state this and indicate cleariy why the application is requved: -~ , ~;u• iC_ j~'GiG •iS~ 7 ~; ~ _~/,= ,~' /7~~, /'".~_' ~ ~ ~ . Are the following items applicable to the project or iu effects? Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). YES NO 19. Chauge in existing features of any hills, or substantial altecatin of ground contours. ^ ~ 20. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential azeas or publiclands or roads ^ ~ 21. Change ici pattem, scale or charecter of general area of projec[. W ^ 22. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. ^ U~ 23. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in viciniTy. ^ L7 24. Change in ground water qualiry or quantity, or alterztion of e~asting draina~e pattersn. ' ^ Q~ 25. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. ~~n,_ ~ T~.~'sr !J ~~ 26. Is site on filled land or on any slopes of ] 0 percent or more. ^ 0~ 27. Lise or disposal of potentially hazardous maierials, such as toxic substances; flammable ^ I~ or explosives. E.I.R. 11/13/06 Page 2 YES NO 28. Substanua] chazige in demand for municipal services (police, fire, wzter, sewage, etc J ^ ~ 29. Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricin~; od, natural eas, etc. ^ ~ 30. Relationship to a larger projec[ or series of projects. ~ ~ 31. Storm water sys[em discharges from areas for matenals storage, vehicle or equipment ^ 0/ fueling, vehicle or equipment maintenance (inclading waslunS), ~'d-~te L~~1~8. b~Tdous maienals handling or storage deliverv or loading docks; or other outdoor work areas? 32. A siguBcanUy environmentally hamtful incrcase in the flow rate or volume of stomt ^ 0/ water runoff? 33. A significantiy environmentally harmful increase in erosion of the projec[ site or surrounding ^ 0/ azcas? 34. Storm water discharges that would signficanUy impair the beneficial uses of receiving uaters ^ ~/ or azeas that provide water qualit}~ benefiu (e.g. riparian corridors, wetfands, etc.)? ~ 0/ 3j. Harm to the biological integrity of drainage systems and water bodies? Environmentel Settine 36. Descnbe (on a separate sheet) the projcct site as it cxists bcforc the project, including information on topography, soil stability, plants and anicnals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspecu, any e~usting structures on the site, and the use of the suuctures. Attach photogaphs of the site. Snapshots or Polazoid photos will be accepted. 37. Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding properties, including information on plants, anunals, any cultural, histoncal or scenic aspects. lndicalc the type of land uses (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-fzmily, aparhnent houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height; frontage, set- backs, rear yards, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polazoid photos ~211 be accepced. Certification I hereby certifi'tt~at the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibiu present the data and information required for flus initial evaluation to the best of m}~ ability, and that the facts, statements. and infomiation presented are true and correct to the best of my lmowledge and belief. ~/,~~/~ ~ Date ~~ ~~'n'~'~-~~--- signature E.I.R. 11/13/06 Paqe 3 Environmental Information Form - fi30 East Live Oak Avenue Environmental Settina The project site is relatively flat with no unique fandforms. The front portion is vacant; the center portion is devefoped with a City water well and pump house and the rear portion of the property is unpaved with parking to the south of that. 2. There are no cultural or scenic aspects to the site. Property to the south is developed with the Par 3 Golf Course. Property immediately to the east is a riding and hiking trail within L. A. County. Properties to the west are developed with single-story commercial uses fronting on Live Oak Avenue and single-famify residential to the south within the County of Los Angeles. Properties to the north are developed with mixed commercial uses located within the City of Arcadia. ~ Jun 1 r u r u~ • ~~r 5unday, June 17, 2007 Jim Kasama Associate Planner Planning Services Arcadia Ciry Hall 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 Re: Application Nos. TMP 07-02(69271) GP07-01 & ZC 07-01 Dear Mr. Kasama, As the property owner at 3112 Hempstead Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006, I write of my concerns about the pending change in the parcel located directly behind our home that lines the Santa Anita Wash. Currently the gate used by the Fire Department to access the water well is directly behind our fenoe. When we sit outside now, it is very noisy when they are there. There are many times when the trucks come in that generates a lot of noise dust. We would like to see a soundproof, retaining wall put up with a gate access to the alleyway on our properly. In addition are concerned about further traffic that may be generated from the request to change the usage of the area between Live Oak and the 3-Par Golf Course. If proper sound proof retaining walls and proper lighting that would not glare into our homes were used, may help to ease the concerns of the property owners along that area as well as ourselves. We don't object to the request, necessarily, however are concerned about traffic, sound and light, Please consider our request and let us know. Very truly yours, ~/~~~~~%~J ~Ima and Oon Umphres Ph: 626~142-1165 . Q u Mn °'~ ~ ~ n~„ ~°o m~m pAK AVE LIVE n~ ~, ~ LIVE ~AK A~E "'q ..., ro~n ,.~. new n~v a~u =m ~'~ r ~°°~ ?'v Z ~ C'2 N~ ~ m v i m R ~ too o N ~oo zoo i' ~~ N ~ ~~m~~ ~ ~ G>i i ~ ~1 1~~ -~i ` i 1~~ i ~ D ~ ~~y~ i ~~ i~ i i~~~ ~gE ST r' 1 1 1 z ~ la,r ~ 1 ~11 Z ` 10.1~ 1 ` D ~~ ~!+d°P~ A ~ 9h ~1 ~i ~~ rr' 1~ m~, o°ele ti '~ g ~, ~~, ~ C'o 1, L II1 ~CO'~ 11 N '~ 'I1 1'~, 4hr/' m ~ia ~ = 1i i ! DAIN DAIN SE DR n 1 mi ~I m Iz ~1~ / ~ `~1LFn~G 630 E Live Oak Avenue Development Services Department Engrneering Divisron , . ' m~OUeiry o~N°me' Prapare06y R.S.Gonzale; May2007 ~ N ~w ~oa ~~ ~ F ~ ~LIFOqN~' . Development Services Department , Engineering Division `'°'~~,~. _~"°~ Preparedby: R.S.Gpualez, May2007 630 E Live Oak Avenue 630 E. Live Oak Avenue - front of property looking south from across Live Oak Ave. 630 E. Live Oak Avenue - rear of property looking north from 3-Par Golf Course parking lot RESOLUTION NO. 6582 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GP 07- 01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PIAN LAND U5E DESIGNATION OF THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF 630 E. LIVE OAK AVENUE FROM "PUBLIC FACILITIES" TO "COMMERCtAL" WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 was initiated by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency to change the General Pian Land Use Designation from "Public Facilities" to "Commerciai" of the northerly portion of 630 E. Live Oak Avenue, more particularly described as foliows: The northerly 509.83 feet of the parcel described as follows: A portion of Lot B of Tract No. 7465, as shown on the map filed in Book 84, Page 98 of maps, in the Office of the Recorder of the County of Los Angeles WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Cal'rfomia Environmental Quality Act, Public Resouroes Code Section 21000 et seq. ("CEQA') and the State's CEQA , Guidelines, the City of Arcadia prepared an Initial Study and determined that there is no substantial evidence that the approval of General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 would result in a sign~cant adverse effect on the environment and accordingly a Negative Declaration has been prepared and notice of that fact was given in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, on June 26, 2007 a public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on said matter at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission voted 5 to 0 to recommend approval of General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on July 17, 2007, the City Council held a public hearing on General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 and the draft Negative Declaration; and WHEREAS, as part of the record of this hearing, the City Council reviewed and considered the following: 1. All staff reports and related attachments and exhibits submitted by the Development Services Department to the City Council, including the Initial Study and draft Negative Declaration; and 2. The decision and record of the Planning Commission's June 26, 2007 public hearing regarding General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01, along with all information and testimony presented at the Planning Commission's public hearing; and 3. All information and testimony presented at the City Council's public hearing on July 17, 2007; and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the public hearing the City Council reviewed the record of the proceeding, discussed and deliberated the matter, approved General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01, adopted the Negative Declaration, and adopted this Resolution to reflect their findings and decision consistent with their deliberations; and WHEREAS, the above recitals are hereby incorporated as part of the findings set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Deparlment in the attached report is true and correct. ` Section 2. That the app~oval of General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 will not be detrimental to the pubfic health or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such area or vicinity because the Initial Study did not disclose any substantial adverse effects to the area affected by General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01, and that the Amendment is consistent with the objectives and policies set forth in the General Plan. Section 3. That the evaluation of General Ptan Amendment No. GP 07-01 as set forth in the Initial Study is accurate and appropriate; that the Amendment will not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; that when considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the Amendment will have any potential for adverse effect on wildl'rfe resources or the habitat upon which wildl'rfe depends; and therefore, the City Council adopts the Negative Declaration that has been prepared pursuant to the provisions of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act. Section 4. That for the foregoing reasons, the City Council approves General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 to change the General Plan Land Use Designation from -2- 6582 "Public Facilities" to "Commercial" for the northerly portion of 630 E. Live Oak Avenue, more particularly described previously herein. Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of July, 2007. Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: , ~ c~rt~. ~ ~ Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attomey -3- 6582 ORDINANCE NO. 2230 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. ZC 07-01 TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT 630 E. LIVE OAK AVENUE FROM "UNZONED" TO "PROFESSIONAL OFFICEIC-O" AND THE SOUTHERLY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY FROM "UNZONED" TO "PUBLIC PURPOSE/S-2" WHEREAS, this zone change was initiated by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency to change the zoning of portions of the property at 630 E. Live Oak Avenue as follows: The northerly portion of the property from "Unzoned" to "Professional O~ce/C-O" and the southerly portion of the property from "Unzoned" to "Public Purpose/S-2." The two portions of the property are more particularly described as follows: Northerly portion - The northerly 509.83 feet of the parcel described as follows: A portion of Lot B of Tract No. 7465, as shown on the map filed in Book 84, Page 98 of maps, in the Office of the Recorder of the County of Los Angeles Southerly portion - That portion of the lot described below lying southerly of the northerly 509.83 feet of the lot: A portion of Lot B of Tract No. 7465, as shown on the map filed in Book 84, Page 98 of maps, in the Office of the Recorder of the County of Los Angeles WHEREAS, on June 26, 2007, a public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on Zone Change No. ZC 07-01, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission after the June 26, 2007 public hearing voted 5 to 0 to recommend approval of Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on July 17, 2007, a public hearing was held before the City Council on Zone Change No. ZC 07-01; and WHEREAS, as part of the record of the City Council's public hearing, the City Council reviewed and considered the following: 1. All staff reports and related attachments and exhibits submitted by the Development Services Department to the City Council; 2. The record of the Planning Commission's decision and public hearing regarding Zone Change No. ZC 07-01; and 3. All letters, information and material presented as part of the public testimony at the City Council public hearing on July 17, 2007, including the staff reports, environmental documents, including the Initial Study and draft Negative Declaration, and all documentation presented at the public hearing; and WHEREAS, after the public hearing on July 17, 2007, the City Council adopted the Negative Declaration pursuant to the Califomia Environmental Quality Act conceming Zone Change No. ZC 07-01; and WHEREAS, the above recitals are hereby incorporated as part of the findings set forth below. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the attached report is true and correct. Section 2. The City Council finds: 1. That the approval of Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity. 2. That Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designations for the property at 630 E. Live Oak Avenue, and is compatible with the zoning of the surrounding properties. 3. That the evaluation of Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 as set forth in the Initial Study is accurate and appropriate; that Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 will not have a significant effect on the environment and that a Negative Declaration has been prepared for Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act; and that when considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 will have any potential for adverse effect on the wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife -2- Ord. 2230 depends; and therefore, the City Council adopts the Negative Declaration that has been prepared pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 3. That for the foregoing reasons, the City Council approves Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 to change the zoning of portions of the property at 630 E. Live Oak Avenue on Zoning Map No. 9233.22 as follows: The northerly portion of the property from "Unzoned" to "Professional Office/C-O" and the southerly portion of the property from "Unzoned" to "Public Purpose/S-2." The finro portions of the property are more particularly described previously herein. Section 4. The City Clerk shall certity to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a copy of the same to be published in the o~cial newspaper of the City of Arcadia within frfteen (15) 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~~~~ ~~ (~~,!.~u~ Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attomey -3- Ord. 2230 i ', __ ~ I ~ ~ ~~~ ~ ~ ; ~ ~~ s I~~~~ I 'i; < R=~;~ ~ ~ .: ;~~ a ~.. ~~' I I I I vn ~ TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 69271- IN THE GTV OF ARCADIA, COUNTV OF LOS ANGELES STATE OF CALIFORNIA BEING B Sl1BOWI510N OF LOT B OP iRNCN A85, IN TXE CT' OG MCRM0. CWHiY OF L0.5 ANGELES. STATE OG CPI~FOIixNI3 pER~.VPPELORCEDINBOd(G.P~GE5980iANG5iNT1E OFFlLE OF THE COUNTV FELORDEF OF 9ND COl1Nrv. . . . _ . SiM< GMiP K~ `~ ~ ~ . ~ - n~ ~~~E~~o a ~ - - '~~-~--~-~-...~ ,_~- , ~ ~ ..-". _ > > ~ - ~;,"'~ ° - , 8'{ `~.y.~"'.'~~- - ' < s L -, _. ~ ` ~ ~-._.m~mffi ._ ~ I ~ ~ ~ {---ar:s_-~ ..~... 1 1. ~ k R~~LFE.N.._5 I ! ~ ~ ~~ ryr /. y~'1i.. "~ ' VICINITY MPP -L_ ._- -..I ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ i ~I I I ' .~,.. ._.-_ .. i#• f~. .~ _ +~.~~* ~mao ~ w S. n.v uu.v~ ' ~ m ~•v~~.v .. i m ~n ~~..~,~,~~ o,a...a~......., -_ _ •y ~ ~ ~'~-Y TENT4TVE PAflCEL MAP 092J1 ~~ r 2.0 ~ ~ \C~~i01~l~~ a/ ment Table 2-A - City General Plan Land Use Designations Planned Maximum Ctty Sphere Land Use Desi nation Intensi Acrea e Acrea e Multiple Famrly (MFR - 24) - 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 units per acre or 24 units per acre if provisions for affordable housing are met. Senior housing projects on sites of %s acre or more may be permitted with a density of up to 30 units er acre. Commercia! Land Uses 0.50 FAR , including 3984 28.9 the Westfield Shopping 311.63 Commercial (C) - Provides appropriate Center up to 50 du/ac located areas for the general commercial for market rate senior and professional office needs of the area housing projects, and residents, workers and visitors. up to 63 du/ac for Appropriate uses include a range of affordable senior common retail and personal service housing projects as uses, specialty retail, offices, auto related defined by the uses, financial institutions and hotels and California Government motels. Code.Z Specific Plan - Santa Anita (SP-SA) - 304.35 Provides for the adoption of a specific 0.30 FAR for the plan that regulates uses and development of the development of the 304.35 acre Santa southerly racetrack Anita Park racetrack property to permit a parking lot, Existing commercial development in the southerly seating and infield racetrack parking lot and related capacity for the infrastructure and circulation together racetrack area. with the ongoing use of the Santa Anita Park race track for horse racing and related activities and a simulcast center. Appropriate uses for the racetrack area include stabling and training of race and show horses, horse racing, parimutuel wa erin on horse racin , horse shows ' Floor Area Ratio (FAR). This represents the maximum non-residential 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. Z Amended by CC Res. 6326 adopted 10/15/02 3 Includes 1.2 acres located at 630 East Live Oak Avenue (GP 07-01) ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN 2.I2 Se-~e^~ber3, 1996-(Rev. 6/4/016305J (Rev. 4q/03 6347J (Rev. s.cx, s.cxx) 2.0 -=~ ; ~: . ~ ,; _ ~ S~ ~,v...o;~ and equestrian events, special events and otfier existing activities that will remain in accordance with the provisions of the S-1 Zone. Appropriate commercial uses for the commercial area include a range of common and specialty retail and personal service as well as entertainment uses, as provided for in the Santa Mita Park S ecific Plan. Mixed Uses 0.50 FAR for mixed 15.3 uses, and up to 22 Commercra!/Muttiple Family (MU -C/MF) du/ac, + 25% density - Provides opportunities for development bonus for affordable of commercial and residential mixed use family housing projects projects close to local services and as defined by the facilities and which foster the use of California Government alternative modes of circulation such as Code; up to 50 du/ac pedestrian or bicycies. Commercial uses for market rate senior allowed within this designation are housing projects, and intended to service the needs of the local up to 63 du/ac for residents as.well as promote community affordable senior interaction. Appropriate uses include housing projects as medium to high density residential, defined by the medical and professional offices, retail California Government commercial and personal services Code.2 CONTlNUED ON PAGE 2-13 2 Amended by CC Res. 6347 adopted 4/1/03 ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN 2:12B s~i~b~,3, i99e-(R~. eiaiozesos, (Xev. 4/7/03 6347) i, , ~ ! 2.0 Community Development Table 2-A - City General Plan Land Use Designations ~ -"`-l ~ = =i ~~-~~ Planned Maximum City Sphere Land Use Desi nation Intensit Acrea e Acrea e CommerciaUlndustrial (MU-C/!J - 0.30 FAR 25.0 Provides areas within which office, light manufacturing services and support retail may be developed within a business park environment. The development criteria for this designation is intended to be fiexible and fit with the characteristics of individual areas of the City which have been undergoing a transition from heavy industrial to business park uses. Appropriate uses include professional offices, warehousing, light manufacturing as well as retail support uses such as print shops, office equipment sales and service, office su lies and like services. Industrial Land Uses Industrial (I) - Provides for an array of 0.45 FAR 194.6 warehouse, distribution, manufacturing and assembly uses in appropriate locations. Also included are mineral extraction and reclamation activities in areas currently committed to, or in the ast, used for mineral extraction Public Facilities Public Facilifies - Provides areas for the 1.0 FAR ~~ ~ 3.2 construction of public and institutional 767.6 activities including but not limited to local, State, federal agencies, special districts and public and private utilities. Appropriate uses include institutional facilities such as hospitals, public and private schools and colleges, public and private recreation facilities, City facilities, fire stations, libraries, post offices, utility corridors and facilities, parks and open s ace. ARCAD7A GENERAL PLAN 2.12B September 3, 1996- (Rev. N4/02 6305) (Rev. 0/1/03 63~7) , ~ ~. ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE 923322 ~ b N ~.' ~. ~.' 6 " 2 y " ~+7 ~ O W / jb P ~ ~- 2 ¢ `i b H Q U~ y ~ , \ ~J \ ;O P ~ ls ~ 30bHpµ, Q ~ \ ~ `~ N i ~ i ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ i Q O ~ \ ~ ~ ~ °y o= ~ / ~ U \ ~~Jl ~ Q o~ ~ ,M \ M~ ~~ ~ ~ N ~. y r' .~ ~~ ~ N =y ~ U w O ~' y U ~'. \ ~ ~Q tiV Q0 y ~ ,~Q \ ~ ~ ` J '3 y Q Q yJ 'Q ./ ~ o P" ~ b ci o 3^~~/ ~ o ~~~G 3~1b~ J ~Qo ~^ ~ ~~ 3~tb~ \ \ Q ~ ~ ~~ O / l ~ ~ iJ \ ~b O / t ~~3d ~ ar ~ ~ q3 ~ ~ i ~ ~/ C ~ ~ / ~ % ~~ p ~/ 2 8 ~ ~ ~ _~ // ~ -~ -z . T ~ O ~ ? \ ~ G, o \ •Y 0 o \ W ~ \ \ a ~ \ o W Y °n a O ~ W Q > W J 0 O \ ~ N ~~~' ~ ~ -_~~^ ` , ~ ~ 1 ` ` 1 `~~~~ ~ ~lB. ' 198 F'~ u,yro~p CITY OF ARCAD/A , 240 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE ,. ARCADIA, CA 91007 ~„nr/. NEGATIVE DECLARATION Name or description of project: File Noe.: GP 07-01 8 ZC W-01 General P1an Amendment No. GP 07-0? & Zone Change No. 07-01 for the following: 1. General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 to change the General Plan designation of the northerfy portion of the subject property irom "Pu61ic Facilities" to "Comme~ial" and 2. Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 to change the zoning of the northeAy portion of fhe subject property irom "Unzoned° to "Professional O~ce/C-O° and to change the zoning of the southerly portion of the subject property from "Unzoned" to "Public Purpose/S-2." 2. P~ojECtLoCOtlon:-m~mrysn..iman...~a~.o...n..i.o..n,u,.m.a.n~qwol.~*~la~b.uscsiee.re~eo~mwn~m m~p banryllsE q queEre~pie nens) 630 East Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006 - east o/ S. Sixth AvenueMempstead Avenue 3. Endty or Person underEaking proJect: Amzdia Redevelomant Agency/Development Services Department The City Council, having reviewed the Initial Study of this proposed project and having reviewed the written comments received prior to the public meeting of the City Council, including the recommendaiton of the City's Staff and Planning Commission, does hereby find and declare that the proposed project will not have a siginificant effect on the environment. A brief statement of the reasons supporting the City Council's findings are as follows: The General Plan Amendment and Zone Change a/ong with a separately approved Paroel Map will provide for the orderly development of ihe site. The subject properfy is being subdivided into three (3) lots with.an access easement The General Plan Amendment will designate the new front lot for "Comme~iaf" use and the Zone Change wil! zone that lot `Professional Ofhce/GO" which will provide for a marketable and buildable lot. The zoning on fhe remainder of fhe site that is currently designated in the Genera! Plan as °Public Facilities" will be aoned "Public Purpose/5-2° to be consistent with the General Plan and is appropriate for the new southerly two (2) lots beceuse they are and will be used for public facilities; a water supply facility, and public parking. The City Council hereby finds that the Negatlve Declaration reflects its independent judgement. A copy of the Initial Study may be obtained at City of Aroadia Deveopment Services Department / Community Development Division / Planning Services 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 5745423 The location and custodian of the documents and any other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City based its decision to adopt this Negative Declaration are as follows: Jason Krucke6erg, Community Development Adminstrator City of Arcadia Development Services Department /Community Development Division / Pfanning Services 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 5745423 Date Recei~ed for Filing: _ L~ DRAFT StaR ~ CEOA NeCe~rva Deda~slim (Farm"E') ~ ,. File Nos.. ,iP 07-01, ZC 07-01, TPM 07-02 C/TY OF ARCADIA ~~ r 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE °°~•~n•~"°m ARCADIA, CA 91007 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLlST FORM 1. Project Title: Tentative Par~el Map No. 07-02 (69271) General Plan Amendment No. GP 07- 01 and Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 for the property at 630 East Live Oak Avenue (formerly known as the "Mounted Police" site) 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Arcadia Development Services Department Community Development Division / Pfanning Services 240 West Huntington Drive - Post O~ce Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Mr. Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Phone - (626) 574-54?5 Fax - (626) 447-9173 4. Project Location: 630 East Live Oak Avenue Ar~adia, CA 91006 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: City of Ar~adia Redevelopment Agency/Development Services Department 6. General Plan Designation: Public Facilities 7. Zoning Classification: Unzoned CEQA Env. Checklist (Fortn "J~ Part t -1- 4/07 ~ ~ ~ File Nos.. ~P D7-Ot. ZC 07-0'I. TPM 07-02 8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole adion involved, induding but not limited to later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for its implementetion. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary.) The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency is proposing the following: 1. Tentative ParGel Map No. TPM 07-02 (69271) to create three (3) lots from one (1) lot; 2. Genera! Plan Amendmenf No. GP 07-01 to change the Generaf Plan designation of the proposed new Paroe! 1(the northerly portion of the subject properfy) from "Public FacAities" to "CommerGial; " and 3. Zone Change No. ZC 07-01 to change the zoning of the proposed new Parcel 1 from "Unzoned" to "Professiona/ O~ce/C-O~ and fo change the zoning of the proposed new Pa~efs 2 and 3(the southerly portion of the subject property) from "Unzoned" to "Public Purpose/S-2. ° 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: (Briefly describe the projec['s surroundings.) North: Mixed comme~iaJ uses in fhe City of Areadia; zoned G2/Genera/ Comme~ial South: Immediately to the south is a parlcing lot for the Arcadia 3 Par Golf Course East: Adjacent to the east side of the subject prope~fy is a riding/hiking trail along the Santa Anita Wash. Properties east of the wash are located in unincorporated Los Angeles County with the property fronting directly on Live Oak Avenue being developed with a senior housing project and properfies to the south along Eighth Avenue a~ developed with single- family dwellings located in an A-1 zone. West: There is an access road along the west side of the subject property, which is to remain (Par~el 4 of TPM 07-02) Furfher to the wesf, fronting on Live Oak Avenue is a commerGia! properiy zoned C-2 and developed with a strip-refai! center. To the west, south of the comme~ial canter single-famify residences zoned A-1 in unincorporated Los Angeles County. 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required: (e.g., pertnits, financing approval, or participation agreemeM) None CEOA Env. Chedclist (Fortn "J') Part 1 -2- 4/07 ~ ~ 1 l' File Nc. ~P 07-01, ZC 07-01, TPM 07-02 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a"Potentially Significant ImpacY' as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. [] Hazards 8 Hazardous Materials [] Hydrology / Water Quality [] Land Use 1 Planning [ ] Mineraf Resources [ ] Noise [ ] Population / Housing [ ] Public Services [ ] Recreation [ ] Transportation/7reffic [] Utilities / Service Systems [] Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION (To be comPieced by tne ~ead Agency) [] Aesthetics [] AgricuRure Resources [] Air Quality [] Biological Resources [] Cultural Resources [] Geology / Soils On the basis of this initial evaluation: [x] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [ j i find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a sign~cant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATNE DECLARATION will be prepared. . [] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. [] I find that the proposed project MAY have a"potentially significanY' or "potentialiy significant unless mitigated° impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequateiy analyzed in an earfier document pursuant to appiicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. [] I find that although the proposed project could have a sign~cant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in a~ earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. ~trw-k0 Yc~~~--- Signature '-i ~'2 h ~1~7 Date~ ~~r~wld ~~~vnar~ PriMed Name CEQA Env. Checklist (Farm "J') Part 7 Citv of Arcadia For _~ a107 File Nos.. .;P 07-01. ZC 07-01. TPM D7-D2 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No ImpacY' answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses foliowing each question. A"No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that me impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g. the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A"No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g. the project will ~ot expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action invoived, inGuding off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the cheCklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than sign~cant with mitigation, or less than sign~cant. aPotentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is signficant If there are one or more "Potentiaily Signficant ImpacC entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4) "Negative DeGaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect ftom "Potentially Sign~cant Impact" to a "Less than Significant Impad.° The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly expiain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Malyses,° may be cross-refere~ced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063{c){3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identity the following: a) Earlier Analyses Used. Identify and state where they are availabie for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier doc.~iment pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitiga6on Measures. For effects that are °Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent W which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checkiist references to informatlon sources for potential impacts (e.g. general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or; outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7) Supparting lnformafion Sources. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion: 8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use d'rfferent formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a projecYs environmental effects in whatever fortnat is selected. 9) The explanation of each issue should identify: a) the signtficance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) the mitigation measure ident~ed, "rf any, to reduce the impact to less than significance. CEOA Ern. Chedclist {Form "J~ Part 1 ~- 4/07 ~ ~ 1 1 SAMPLE QUESTION Issues: I. AESTHETICS. Wouid the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual charecter or quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Fil ;.: GP 07-01. ZC 07-01, TPM 07-02 Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Sign~cant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impect Impaa [ 1 [ 1 I 1 [X1 [1 Il I1 !xl I1 [1 I1 IXl [1 I1 I1 IX7 The northerly and most souiheAy portions of the subject property are vacant. The middle portion is developed with a City water well and pump house. The entire property is direcHy bortiered by a wash on the east side, to the north across Live Oak Avenue, a major arterial street, are mixed commercial uses, the entire length o! the west side of the subject property is an access road that wip remain, and to the west of that fronfing on Live Oak Avenue is a strip-retail development and behind that to Me west of the su6ject properfy are single-family resrdences, and to the south is the Arcadia Par 3 Gol/ Course. There are no scenic vistas identified in this area and firture construction in accorclance with the proposed land use designafion and zoning would not obscure any views since fhe property to the south is developed with a goH course. 11. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES. In determining whether impacts to ag~icultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricuttural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the Calffomia Dept of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Fartnland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Fartnland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the Califomia Resources Agency, to non- agricukural use? [ ] [ ] [ ] [XJ b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricuttural use, or a Williamson Acc contract? [ ] [ ] [ ] [XJ c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? [ ] [ ] [ ] (XJ There are no agricultural resouroes at the subject property. III. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following detertninations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstrud implementation of the applicable air quality plan9 I 1 [ 1 I 1 IXl b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? [] [] [] [X c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is nonattainment under an applicable federal or state ambierrt air quality CEC]A Env. Chedcliat (Form "J") Part 2 -5- 6/O6 Fi s.: GP07-~t, ZC 07-Oi. TPM 07-02 Issues: Less Than Significant PoteMialty WiM Less Than Sign~caM MHigation Signficant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative th2sholds for ozone precursors)? [ ] [ ] [ ] [J(J d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concenuations? [ ) [ ) [ ] [X] e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? [ j ( ] [ ] [XJ The proposed parcel map, zoning and genera! plan amendmenGs wouJd allow professional and business office uses on the northerly portion of the site. Jn addi6on there ara several other uses that would be permitted on the northerly poRion of the site with an approved cronditional use pertnit including a church. Any use requrrrng a condfional use permit would be subject to further environmenta! 2view. Genera! office uses generate approximately 220 tnps per day and medical/denta! o~ces, generate approxrmately 720 tnps per day. A church would generate approximately 45 weekday trips and approximately 288 Sunday fips. No development is proposed on the remaining two lots. Because the site is cunently vacant, any development of this site woufd resuft in a net increase af any air criteria pollufant Howaver, these increases woold not 6e deemed "considerable" or "objectionable" and would not violate any air quality standard or contribute substanfiallv to an existing or projected air quality violation. Also, based on a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of .50, fhe maximum 6uildrng allowed on the front pa~e! would be approximately 26.000 sq. ft. Based on AQMD standards, buildrngs less than 44,000 sq. ft. do not exceed the AQMD threshold. r;::r ~ rs:rnr: c;; c~~_ ,~e: i; v~~:,! N. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Have a substantiai adverse effect, either directty or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensdive, or special shatus species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the Caiifomia Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service7 I 1 [ 1 [ 1 [XJ b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations, or by the Califomia Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? [ ] [ ] [ I [XJ c) Have a substantiai adverse effect on federally protected weUands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vemal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, fllling, hydroiogical interruption, or other means? [] [ j [] pCJ d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlffe nursery sites? [] [ ) ( j [XJ e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X~ ~ Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, CEQA Env. Chedclist (Fortn "J') Part 2 8 6106 ~ r. ~ . Fi :.: GP07-01, ZC 07-01, TPM 07-02 Less Than Signficant Potentially NlRh Less Than Significent Mkigation Signifieant No Issues: , Impact Incorporation Impact Impact or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? [ ] [ ] [ ] [XJ The north portion of the site is vacanf with a few trees in ihe middle of the lot and along the westerly property line. Previously the site had been developed with the Mounted Police facility. Thera is no rrparian habitat within fhe vicrnfty or wetlands. If the existing trees are oaks they will 6e subject to the City's Tree Preservation ordinance. V. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resouroe as defined in § 15064.5? [ ] [ ] [ ] [XJ b) Cause a substanfial adverse change in the significance of an archaeologipl resource pursuant to § 15064.5? [ ] [ ] [ ] [XJ c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? [] [] [ J [Xj d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? [ ] [ ] [ ] [Xl The north portion of the site is vacanf and there are no known historica! resources on or adjacent to the site. lf unknown cultural resources are discovered during conshuction of any praject on site all work in the area would cease, and a qualified archaeologist or paleontologist sha!! be retained by the project sponsor to assess fhe sign~cance of the find, make recommendations and prepare appropriate iefd documenta6on. VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project: a) Expose people or sVuctures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fautt? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. [] [ ] [] [XJ ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? [ ] [ ] [ ] [XJ iii) Seismi~.related ground failure, including liquefaction? [] [ ] [ j [XJ iv) Landsiides [ ) [ ] [ ] (XJ This site is not within an Alquist Pnolo Study Zone area. !n addifion the site rs re7atrvely Hat and not subject to fandslides, flood inundation or ground faifu2. b) Resutt in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? [] [ ] [] [Xj c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially resutt in on- or off-site landslide, laterel spreading, subsidence, liquefac6on or collapse? [ ] [ ] [ ] [~ d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18 1 B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to I'rfe or property? [ ] [ ] [ ] (~ CE~A Env. Chedclist (Form "J~ Part 2 -7- 6/06 Fi ~~~ ~.: GP07-01, ZC 07-0t, TPM 07-02 Less Than Signifipnt ~ Potentially With Less Than Signficant Mitigation Signficant No Issues: Impad incorporation ImpaM Impact e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or altemative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? [ ] [ ] [ ] [XI Prior to any conshuction on the site, a soils study would be required of a developer. However, this property is relaHvely flat and there are no known fault lines within the area. Prior to any developmenf a soils study would be required. VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous matenals? [ ] [ ] [ ] [Xf b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? [ ] [ ] [ ] [XJ c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one- quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? [] [ ] [] [JC~ d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiied pursuant to Govemment Code section 65962.5 and, as a resutt, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? [] [ ] [] [XJ e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airpoR or public use airport, wouW the project resuit in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X~ ~ For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safeiy hazard for people residing or working in the project area? [] I 1 [ I IXl g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation ptan? I 1 [ 1 I 1 [Xl h) Expose people or structures to a sign~cant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildiands? [ ] [ ] [ ] [XJ The proposed tenta6ve parce! map, zone change and general plan amendment woufd not create any hazards to ihe pubrc and would not result in the emissions o/ any hazardous materials or subsfances. There are no wildlands within fhe area and the proposed applications or any future project would not physrcaUy intertere with an adopted emergency response pJan or evacuaHon plan. VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALffY. Would the project a) During project construction, wili it create or contribute runoff water that would violate any water quality standards or waste CEQA Env. Checklist (Form "J~ Part 2 S 6I06 ~ , , i Fil '..: GPW-0i, ZC 07-01, TPM 07-02 Less Than Significant Potentially WBh Less Than Signfirant Miligation Significant No Issues: Impad Incorporation Impact Impact discharge requirements, including the terms of the City's municipal separate stormwater sewer system permit? [] [ 1 [ 1 IX1 b) After the project is compieted, wili it create or contribute runoff water that would violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements, including the terms of the City's municipal separate stormwater sewer system pertnit? [] [ 1 [ 1 [Xl c) Provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff from delivery areas; ioading docks; other areas where materials are stored, vehicles or equipment are fueled or maintained, waste is handled, or hazardous materials are handled or delivered; other outdoor work areas; or other sources? ( 1 I 1 [ 1 [~ d) Discharge stormwater so that one or more beneficial uses of receiving waters or areas that provide water quality benefit are impaired7 Beneficial uses include commercial and sportfishing; sheltfish harvesting; provision of freshwater, estuarine, wetland, marine, wildlife or biological habitat; water contact or non-contact recreation; municipal and domestic supply; agricuttural supply; and groundwater recharge. [] [] [ 1 [Xl e) Discharge stortnwater so that significant harm is caused to the biological integrify of waterways or water bodies? [] [ 1 I 1 I~ ~ Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? [ 1 [ 1 [ 1 IXI g) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or i~terfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre- existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which pertnits have been granted)? ~ 1 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ h) Substantially aRer the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in subshantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? [ 1 [ 1 I I IXl i) SignficanUy increase erosion, eitt~er on or off-site? [ 1 [ l [ 1 [~ j) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattem of the site or area, including through the akeration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? ~ 1 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ k) Create or conVibute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stortn water drainage systems? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ I) Significantly alter the flow velocity or volume of stormwater runoff in a manner that results in environmental harm? [] I 1 I 1 IXl m ) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality7 I 1 [ 1 I l I~ CEQA Env. Checklist (Fortn "J') Part 2 -9- 6f~ Fi: ;.: GP07-Ot, ZC 07-Ot, TPM 07-02 Issues: n) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delinea6on map? o) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? p) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? q) Expose people or structures to inundaUon by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? Less Than Signifipnt Potantially With Less Than Significant Mkigation Sign~cant No Impact Incorporation Impad Impact I 1 [ 1 [ ] [Xl I1 I1 I1 [Xl [ 1 [ 1 I 1 [XI [1 I1 I1 [xl The proposed tentafive parcel map, zone change and general plan amendment would not result in adverse impacf on hydrology or water. However, future development of the site would be requimd to comply with all NPDES, SUSPMS requirements as welf as any regional or state requirements pertaining to water quality. IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? [] [) [] [XJ b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? [] [] [) [XJ c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conserva6on plan or natural community conservation pian? [ ] [ ] [ ) [XJ The proposed changes would provide for consistency between the general plan and zoning. There is no habitat conservaHon pfan w'tthrn this area. As noted, the northem and most southerly portions of this sffe are currently vacant. The middle portion of the site is developed with the City water tank and pump house. There is no established °community' in this particular area. In addition, al! lofs will maintain access from the existing 25=0" driveway easement which also serves the Ar~adia Par 3 Golf Course. X. MINERAL RE50URCES. Would the project: a) ResuR in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? [ ] b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? [] I l [ 1 [Xl I1 I1 [XI There are no known mineraf resour~es in this area and the site is not designated in the General Plan as an important mineral resouroe recovery site. XI. NOISE. Would the project result in: CE~A Env. Chedclist (FOrtn "J~ Part 2 -10- 6/06 : f 1 ~ Issues: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicabie standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicin'dy above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above Ieveis existing without the project? e) For a project located wfthin an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miies of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? ~ For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Pi: ;.: GP07-01, ZC 07-Dt, TPM 07-02 Less Than Signficant Potentially Wkh Less Than Significant MRigation Signficant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact [1 [1 [1 [X] [1 I1 I1 IXl I I ( 1 [ 1 [Xl [1 [] [] [Xl [1 II I1 IXl II [1 [1 IX1 The proposed paroel map, zone change and general plan amendment would not result in an increase in noise levels on the site. However, future development of the site could create short term vs. long term noise impacts resulting from construction. Construction hours, however, are Irmited between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday thmugh Saturday. The project rs not within the vicinity of a private airstrip or wrthin an airport land use plan. A use, such as a church would require a conditional use perm8 and further environmenta! review based on a spec~c proposal. XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial popufation growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of road or other infrastructure)? [] [ 1 [] [Xl b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? [ 1 [ 1 [ 1 [Xl c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the consVuction of replacement housing elsewhere7 [ 1 I 1 [ 1 I~ The site is predominantly vacant and no persons or housing would be displaced as part of the parcel map, zone change orgeneral plan amendment. XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project: a) Resuft in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically attered govemmental facilities, need for new or physically altered govemmental facilities, the construction of which could cause signficant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response Gmes or other performance objectives for any of the public services: CE~A Env. Checklist (Fortn'J") Part 2 -11- 6/06 Fi; s.: GP07-01, ZC 07-01, TPM 07-02 Iasues: Fire protection? Police protection? Schools? Parks? Other public facilities? Less Than Significent Potentially With Less Than Significant Mdigation Sign~wnt No Impact Incorporation Impact Impect [1 [1 [1 [Xl I1 II [] [Xl [] [] [1 [~ I1 I1 I1 IXl [1 I1 II [Xl The proposed parcef map, zone change and general pJan amendment will not requrre the need for additional public services. XIV. RECREATION. Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighbofiood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that subsfantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? [] [] [] [XJ b) Dces the project include recreationai facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which ' might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? [] [] [] [XJ The proposed parce! map, zone change and general plan amendment wi11 not require the need for recreational services. XV.TRANSPORTATION / TRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacify ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? bj Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic pattems, including either an increase in Uaffic levels or a change in location that resuRS in substantial safety risks? d) Substantiaily increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ~ Result in inadequate parking capacity7 g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative Vansportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicyGe racks)? I1 [1 [1 I~ I1 [1 I1 [Xl I1 I1 II [Xl [1 [] [1 [xl I1 [1 I1 [Xl [] [] [I [Xl [I [1 I1 IXl The proposed par~e! map, zone change and generaJ plan amendment will not rmpact transportation or tra~c. However, development of the site with a permitted o~ce use would increase tratfic on the site since the project is vacant, however, it is not anticipated that this would be a`substanfial increase" in relation to the existing fra~c on Live Oak Avenue. If the stte were developed with a church, further environmental review would be ~equired; however, it is not anticipated based on the hrps generated CEQA Env. Checklist (Form "J") Part 2 -12- 6/O6 . r ~ ~ Issues: Fi~ ;.: GP07-0t, ZC 07-01, TPM 07-02 Less Than Signifipnt Potentially Wkh Less Than Significant Mttigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact that there would be any sign~cant increase in traffic during the peak tra~c hours. lf a churoh is proposed on the site, there would be an increase in traffic on Sundays during church service hours; however, trafric on Sundays is sign'fiicantly less than during the weekday peak hours and, therefore, it is not antrcipated that tra~c would be a sign~cant impact during non peak hours. XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? I l I l I 1 IXl b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? [ 1 [ 1 [ 1 [Xl c) Require or result in the construction of new stortn water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause sign~cant environmental effects? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? In making this determina6on, the City shall consider whether the project is subject to the water supply assessment requirements of Water Code Section 10910, et seq. (SB 610), and the requirements of Government Code Section 664737 (SB 221). I] [ 1 I 1 [Xl e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the projecYs projected demand in addRion to the providers exis6ng commitments? [ 1 I 1 I 1 I~ ~ Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capaciry to accommodate the projecYs solid waste disposal needs? [] [ 1 I 1 I~ g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? [ 1 I ) I 1 IXl The proposed parcef map, zone change and general plan amendment would not result in the need for new utilities and services. If the proposals are approved, the maximum development on the site could be approximately 26,000 sq. ft. There is sufficient water to service fhe project site and adequate wastewater heatmenf capacity to serve a project. It woufd be mandatory for futu2 development to comply with al! federal, state and local statutes related to solid waste. The City would enfo~e these requirements. XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantialy reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal communify, substantialry reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animai or eliminate important examples of the major periods of Califomia history or prehistory? I 1 I 1 I 1 I~ CEQA Env. Checklist (Fortn "J') Part 2 -1& ~6 Issues b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term environmental goals to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals? c) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) d) Dces the project have environmentai effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? CE~A Env. Checklist (Form "J") Part 2 -14 Fi. ~.: GP07-01, ZC 07-Dt, TPM 07-02 ,, Less Than Significant Patentially WRh Less Than Significant Mitigation Signficant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact [l I1 Il IX1 [1 [] [1 [Xl Il I1 II IXl 6/O6 : ~ . ~"°°u. `._~.,,. Date Filed: General Information 1. ApplicaM's N 2. 3 4. File No. ~ ~~~i/-.'= /1AY • CITY OF ARCADIA l3y~CC T~/l-7 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM ~._. ~ Address: ~L/.~' i ~ ~ '~~c '' Z%2 ~ ~i~' ~ i' ~ ~ ~i9 Property Address (L,ocation): / >7 ~ ~"%(1'r= ~%4~-- Asse'ssor's Number: Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted conceming this project: ;~_ ,-z~,... ~ .,ii.., ,_i. i-../.,-, ~ i7- ~ic%///'/~I [~ ~/~!l' 7~" ~G li' ~ '' ~U"J°%J'. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional„State and federal agencies: , :%~' -•f' ~~' /` ~ ?,~ ~' ~ /1'f.4~' 5. Zone Classificadon: %ii / `,=,~;'~; ~i ~~7 ~ ProieM Descrintion 6. General Plan Designation: r%Ljj~/l~r_i/~Tl~ 7. Proposed use of site (project description): L~~ '/' ~'• •>~%±%/^' /<i~ ~riii~F .-: ~:r~~~. / r ~ ~ ~% ~~~~~~ ~ ~" - 8. $ite Size: ~~ ~ ~l/ "v ' ;~ 9. Square footage per building: ~'t%~'` 10. Number of floors of construction: ~~% ~ I 1. Amouirt of off-street pazldng provided: ~:% 12. Proposed scheduling of project: -` '~ ~ -<% "' - ' ~=~'' ~~ l ~ i 13. Amicipated increme~Yal development: ~-2Z-0 14. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household sizes expected: , ,~ 15. If commercial, indicate ihe type, i.e. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, squaze footage of sales azea, and loadin~ facilities, hours of operation: 16. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employmerrt per shift, and loading facilities: 17. If instituvonal, indicate the major functioq estimated employment per shift, est.imated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project: 18. If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or mning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required:' _ ~ l, / r/~'G'ii~~ ii~~ i7/~~~-%1' ~- f~>~-. Are the following items applicable to ihe project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). YES NO 19. Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial aiteratin of ground contours. ^ ~J 20. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential azeas or publiclands or roads ^ ~ 21. Chan~e in pattern, scale or character of general azea of projec[. ~~ 22. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. ~ ~ 23. Change in dust. ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. ~ ~ 24. Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage pattersn. ^ ~ 25. Substantial change in eacisting noise or vibration levels in the vicuury. ,~ffn~v i T~'.si ~~ 26. Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more. ~ ~ 27. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable ^ 1J or explosives. E.I.R. 11/13/06 Paqe 2 .i . ~ ~ • YES NO 28. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.) ^ ~ 29. Substantial increase m fossil fuel consumption (electriciry, oil, natural gas, etc. ~ ~ 3p, Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. ~ ~ 31. Storm water system discharges from azeas for materials storage, vehicle or equipment ^ u fueling, vehicle or equipment mainte~ance (including washing)> waste handlinS, hazaidous materials handling or storage delivery or loading docks, or other outdoor work azeas? 32. A sigtiScantly environmeutally harmful increase in the flow rate or volume of storm ^ ~ water runofi? 33. A significantly environmentally harmful increase in erosion of the pmject site or surrounding ^ I!'J azeas? 34. Storm water discharges that would significandy impair the beneficial uses of receiving waters ^ ~'~ or areas that provide water quality benefits (e.~. riparian corridors, wetlands, etc.)? 35. Harm to the biological integrity of drainage systems and water bodies? ~ ~/ Environmental Settina 36. Describe (on a sepazate sheet) the project site as it e~cists before the project, including informauon on topography> soil stabiliiy> Plants and animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects, any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted. 37. Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding properties, including information on plants, animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspu'ts. Ind~cate the tyPe of land uses (residential, wmmercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set- backs, rear yards, etcJ. Auach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshou or Polaroid photos will be accepted. Certification I hereby cer[ify tliat the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statemems, and information presented aze true and correct to the best of my l~owledge and belief. ~~~~~ ~ Date ~ ~ ~e~-,~.~,-_. Signaiure E.I.R. 11/13/06 Page 3 Environmental Information Fortn - 630 East Live Oak Avenue Environmental Settina 1. The project site is relatively flat with no unique landforms. The front portion is vacant; the center portion is developed with a City water well and pump house and the rear portion of the property is unpaved with parking to the south of that. 2. There are no cultural or scenic aspects to the site. Property to the south is developed with the Par 3 Golf Course. Property immediately to the east is a riding and hiking trail within L. A. County. Properties to the west are developed with single-story commercial uses fronting on Live Oak Avenue and single-family residential to the south within the Courrty of Los Angeles. Properties to the north are developed with mixed commercial uses located within the City of Arcadia. ~ ;SU~,17 07 03:33p p.l Sunday, June 17, 2007 Jim Kasama Associate Planner Planning Ser~ices Arcadia City Hall 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 Re: Application Nos. TMP 07-02(69271) GP07-01 & ZC 07-01 Dear Mr. Kasama, As the property owner at 3112 Hempstead Avenue, Arcadfa, CA 91006, I write of my concerns about the pending change in the parcel located directly behind our home that lines the Santa Anita Wash. Currently the gate used by the Fire Department to access the water well is directly behind our fence. When we sit outside now, it is very noisy when they are there. 7here are many times when the trucks come in that generates a lot of noise dust. We would like to see a soundproof, retaining wall put up with a gate access to the alleyway on our property. In addition are concerned about further traffic that may be generated from the request to change the usage of the area between Live Oak and the 3-Par Golf Course. If proper sound proof retaining walls and proper lighting that would not glare into our homes were used, may help to ease the concerns of the property owners along that area as well as ourselves. We don't object to the request, necessarily, however are concerned about traffic, sound and light. Please consider our request and let us know. Very truly yours, `~ ~~~~~-.-`"`-~~ Wilma and Don Umphres Ph: 626-442-1165 RESOLUTION NO. 6582 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALtFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GP 07- 01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF 630 E. LIVE OAK AVENUE FROM "PUBLIC FACILITIES" TO "COMMERCIAL" WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 was initiated by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency to change the General Plan Land Use Designation from "Public Facilities° to "Commercial" of the northerly portion of 630 E. Live Oak Avenue, more particularly described as follows: The northerly 509.83 feet of the parcel described as follows: A portion of Lot B of Tract No. 7465, as shown on the map filed in Book 84, Page 98 of maps, in the Office of the Recorder of the County of Los Angeles WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. (°CEQA°) and the State's CEQA Guidelines, the City of Arcadia prepared an Initial Study and determined that there is no substantial evidence that the approval of General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 would result in a significant adverse effect on the environment and accordingly a Negative Declaration has been prepared and notice of that fact was given in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, on June 26, 2007 a public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on said matter at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission voted 5 to 0 to recommend approval of General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on July 17, 2007, the City Council held a public hearing on General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 and the draft Negative Declaration; and WHEREAS, as part of the record of this hearing, the City Council reviewed and considered the following: 1. All staff reports and related attachments and exhibits submitted by the Development Services Department to the City Council, including the Initial Study and draft Negative Declaration; and 2. The decision and record of the Planning Commission's June 26, 2007 public hearing regarding General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01, along with all information and testimony presented at the Planning Commission's public hearing; and 3. All information and testimony presented at the City Council's public hearing on July 17, 2007; and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the public hearing the City Council reviewed the record of the proceeding, discussed and deliberated the matter, approved General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01, adopted the Negative Declaration, and adopted this Resolution to reflect their findings and decision consistent with their deliberations; and WHEREAS, the above recitals are hereby incorporated as part of the findings set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Departrnent in the attached report is true and correct. Section 2. That the approval of General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such area or vicinity because the Initial Study did not disclose any substan6al adverse effects to the area affected by General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01, and that the Amendment is consistent with the objectives and policies set forth in the General Plan. Section 3. That the evaluation of General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 as set forth in the Initial Study is accurate and appropriate; that the Amendment will not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; that when considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the Amendment will have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends; and therefore, the City Council adopts the Negative Declaration that has been prepared pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 4. That for the foregoing reasons, the City Council approves General Plan Amendment No. GP 07-01 to change the General Plan Land Use Designation from -2- 6582 "Public Facilities" to "Commercial" for the northerty portion of 630 E. Live Oak Avenue, more particularly described previously herein. Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of July, 2007. /~/ MICKEY SEGA~ Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: ~ ~DAMES H. ~~ S City Clerk of the City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: c~r~~~.,. ~ ~ ~ Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attomey -3- 6582 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 Resolution No. 6582 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 17th day of July, 2007 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: None ~ ~1~ES H. ~4R City Clerk of the City of Arcadia -4- 6582 . , ~=,~~~: CAD \ i STAFF REPORT Office of the City Clerk DATE: July 17, 2007 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: James Barrows, City Clerk Prepared by: Lisa Mussenden, Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager SUBJECT: COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT CHARGE LiST PUBLIC HEARING Recommendation: Approve SUMMARY: The County of Los Angeles (County) annualiy abates weeds, rubbish, and refuse upon certain properties located within the City of Arcadia. This public hearing has been scheduled to provide Arcadia residents, who have been charged inspection and/or abatement service fees by the County, an opportunity to protest the Weed Abatement charge list. DISCUSSION: On July 5, 2007 the Los Angeles County (County) Agricultural Commissioner's Office delivered a list of private properties within Arcadia city limits upon which the County abated weeds and assessed charges (Attachment I). A second list shows the same properties listed by location and owner (Attachment II). Each property listed on the charge list has been posted and noticed of tonight's public hearing. If a property owner lodges an objection to the assessed charges during tonighYs public hearing, the City Council may elect to have the matter investigated by the Arcadia Fire Department or overrule the objection. Otherwise, the Council may elect to approve the charge list as submitted. Page 1 of 2 FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to the City in regard to the City Council's action on this item. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council review testimony from listed property owners, if any, and take appropriate action. Otherwise, staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached charge list so that the County Auditor may enter the amounts of the respective assessment against the respective parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll. Approved: ~~,... `~"` William R. Kelly City Manager Attachments Page 2 of 2 ' ,' , MG65 CITY OF ARCADIA WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES BY WEED KEY 07/03/07 ATTACHMENT I WEED MAPBOOK PAGE PARCEL ZONE CITY TOTAL KEY CODE CHARGES 7 5765 002 012 06 035 38.47 7 5765 002 013 O6 035 38.47 7 5765 O11 O11 O6 035 38.47 7 5765 030 Ot0 06 035 38.47 7 5771 019 012 06 035 38.47 7 5771 032 008 06 035 38.47 7 5771 032 013 ~6 035 38.47 7 5771 032 015 06 035 38.47 7 5771 033 015 O6 035 38.47 7 5771 033 016 06 035 38.47 7 5771 033 017 06 035 38.47 7 5773 007 009 O6 035 38.47 7 5775 025 025 O6 035 38.47 7 5777 036 002 06 035 38.47 7 5779 015 004 06 035 38.47 7 5779 015 005 O6 035 38.47 7 5779 015 006 O6 035 38.47 7 5779 015 007 O6 035 38.47 7 5779 018 040 06 035 38.47 7 5784 020 014 06 035 38.47 7 5788 014 013 06 035 38.47 7 5790 027 ~9-3-03s O6 035 38.47 7 5790 027 034 06 035 38.47 7 8532 016 001 O6 035 38.47 7 8532 016 004 O6 035 38.47 7 8532 016 022 06 035 38.47 7 8532 018 005 06 035 348.54 7 8532 018 011 06 035 348.54 7 8573 019 003 06 035 38.47 7 8573 023 007 06 035 38.47 7 8573 024 005 06 035 38.47 7 8573 024 006 06 035 38.47 7 8573 024 007 06 035 38.47 7 8573 024 008 06 035 38.47 7 8573 024 026 06 035 38.47 TOTAL PARCELS = 36 TOTAL CHARGES = $2,005.06 CITY SUBTOTALS: TOTAL IMPROVED PARCELS = TOTAL UNIMPRCVED PARCELS = 2 TOTAL CHARGES =$697.08 TOTAL INSPECTION FEE ONLY PARCELS = 34 TOTAL CHARGES =$1,307.98 ATTACHMENT II WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES BY ADDRESS Santa Anita Cyn Rd. Navis Capital LLC $38.47 Santa Anita Cyn Rd. Navis Capital LLC $38.47 Highland Vista Dr. Virginia Brown Trust $38.47 Highland Oaks Dr. Helen Vida Trust $38.47 25 E. Foothill Blvd. Huis USA Ltd. $38.47 Torrey Pines Dr. Ali, Mir T. and Esma $38.47 Torrey Pines Dr. Nicholas Pokrajac $38.47 Whispering Pines Dr. Victor Wang $38.47 Torrey Pines Dr. Michael Wu $38.47 Torrey Pines Dr. Jemmy and Rini Pranyoto $38.47 Torrey Pines Dr. Nicholas Pokrajac $38.47 153 E. Santa Clara St. Josef & Inge Koeper $38.47 Santa Clara St. Donald Dahlgren $38.47 1045 W. Huntington Dr. PBR Realty LLC $38.47 Duarte Rd. Mitzie Hartzler $38.47 23 E Duarte Rd. Mitzie Hartzler $38.47 25 E Duarte Rd. Mitzie Hartzler $38.47 Duarte Rd. Mitzie Hartzler $38.47 201 E. Duarte Rd. Meiloon Properties LLC $38.47 LeRoy Avenue George Kolovos Trust $38.47 Norman Avenue Eustolia Castillo $38.47 Live Oak Avenue Angelo and Olga Russo $38.47 Live Oak Avenue Charles and Alice Chow $38.47 Clark St. Livingston Graham Inc. $38.47 Clark St. Livingston Graham Inc. $38.47 Clark St. Livingston Graham Inc. $38.47 Goldring Rd. Samuel Kardashian $348.54 Goldring Rd. Samuel Kardashian $348.54 28 W. Live Oak Ave. Vincent Markese $38.47 Live Oak Ave. Giovanna Mule $38.47 122 E. Live Oak Ave. Meeker Family Partners LP $38.47 128 E. Live Oak Ave. Meeker Family Partners LP $38.47 134 E. Live Oak Ave. Meeker Family Partners LP $38.47 140 E. Live Oak Ave. Meeker Family Partners LP $38.47 Live Oak Ave. Meeker Family Partners LP $38.47 , ~,~c!~a ~,,. : ~ r ~9~3b ~\ ~ - f5 • ~,f ~j+i t M/ ~-.. ..~,~•,/ Kurt E. Floren Agricultuial Commissioner Director ol Weights and Measures May 22, 2007 The Honorable Ciry Council City of Arcadia 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 ATTENTION: CITY CLERK COUNTYOFLbSANGELES Department of Agricultural Commissioner/ Weights and Measures hftp://acwm.lacounty.gov 12300 LowerAzusa Road Arcadia, Calilomia 91006-5872 Listed beiow are the proposed dates for the delivery and protest hearing for our annual Weed Abatement Charge List. The hearing dates will appear on our letter, Report on Cost and Confirmation of Posting. Delivery Date: July 5, 2007 Posting Date: July 12, 2007 Report on Cost must be posted outside council chambers three (3) working days prior to hearing (CA Gov. Code Section 39575). Protest Hearing Date: July 17, 2007 If you find these dates to be agreeable with your council and calendar, please sign, date and mail or fax (626-350-7077) this letter by June 11, 2007. Any consideration in placing our item early on your agenda would be appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Corina Monsivaiz or Jo Anne Benavidez at (626) 575-5487. Very truly yours, KURT Commissioned % i 1leights,and-Measures ' ~~ % , ~ ~ i - ~, i :__-~~~~.,,zo~._,~%~:,~r.,,~~~~~ `, - , -~._ t _._ _ __~ , , RAYMOND B. SMITW~ Deputy Director/Bureau Chief Weed Hazard and Pest Management Bureau KEF: RB S: CI1l~cvcor+FO~ r~ cc: City File City Manager ~ CONFIRMA I N- PLEASE SIG S -~`1- a~ DATE Protecting Consumers and the Environment Since 1881 To Enrich Lives Through Effective and Caring Service ~ab+ ~~ ~~ t . + ~ ,. ~ . t .. ~` anwnu~?, Kurt E. Floren Agricultural Commissione~ Director of Weights and Measures July 5, 2007 The Honorable City Council City of Arcadia 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 Council Members: COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Department of Agricultural Commissioner/ Weights and Measures htlP: ~~larnun7V.eov (626) 575-4393 12300 LowerAzusa Road Arcadia, Califomia 91006-5872 2006-2007 REPORT ON THE COST OF WEED ABATEMENT Pursuant to State law, a report on the cost of weed abatement (attached) is being submitted to your Honorable Body for confirmation, by motion or resolution, on the 17th day of July, 2007 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. A copy of the report must be posted on or near the chamber door of the City Council at least three days prior to its submission to your Honorable Body, with a notice of the time of submission. It is my recommendation that your Honorable Body confirm these charges. After your Honorable Body confirms the weed abatement charges, please send a copy of the confirmation to our Weed Abatement Division at the above address. Respectfully yours, Li%~~G~,.._ ._..___. KURT E. FLOREN Agricultural Commissioner Director of Weights and Measures KEF:RBS:cm CityConfirtnCharges.frm Attachments Protect(ng Consumers and the Env(ronment Since 1881 To Enrich Lives Through Effective and Caring Service STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS ) CITY OF ARCADIA ) Raymond B. Smith, Deputy Director, Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures, Weed Abatement Division of the Agricultural CommissionedWeights and Measures office, of the County of Los Angeles, first being sworn, on oath states: That on or before the 12th day of July, 2007, he posted or caused to be posted, on or near the chamber door of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, a copy of his report of the cost of noxious weed abatement on each and all of the properties described in the list hereto attached, of which the annexed is a true copy thereof, setting the 17th day of July, 2007, as the date upon which said report is to be submitted to the City Council of the City of Arcadia for SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME 12th day of July, 2007 C~~/~~~-_. tyC~Ciry of Arcadia State of California REPORT ON THE COST OF WEED ABATEMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA Council Member: Pursuant to an order heretofore made by your Honorable Body instructing this Department to abate noxious or dangerous weeds and rubbish under the provisions of the Government Code, we respectfully submit the following report on the cost of abating such noxious weeds on each separate lot or parcel of land, showing the cost of removing such weeds on each separate lot or parcel of land, or in front thereof, or both, to-wit: (see attached) July 17, 2007 The foregoing report was submitted to the City Council of the City of Arcadia on the 17th day of July, 2007, for confirmation and was with all objections thereto duly received and considered, and was by said City Council confirmed, and the County Auditor is hereby ordered and instructed to enter the amounts of the respective assessment against the respective parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA gy , Mayor ATTEST: B ~--'~~ City Clerk CITY OF ARCADIA MG65 WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES BY WEED KEY 07/03/07 PAGE WEED MAPBOOK PAGE PARCEL ZONE CITY TOTAL KEY CODE CHARGES 7 5765 002 012 06 035 38.47 7 5765 002 013 O6 035 38.47 7 5765 011 011 06 035 38.47 7 5765 030 010 O6 035 38.47 7 5771 019 012 06 035 38.47 7 5771 032 008 O6 035 38.47 7 5771 032 013 O6 035 38.47 7 5771 032 015 06 035 38.47 7 5771 033 015 06 035 38.47 7 5771 033 Ot6 O6 035 38.47 7 5771 033 017 06 035 38.47 7 5773 007 009 06 035 38.47 7 5775 025 025 O6 035 38.47 7 5777 036 002 O6 035 38.47 7 5779 015 004 06 035 38.47 7 5779 015 005 O6 035 38.47 7 5779 015 006 06 035 38.47 7 5779 015 007 06 035 38.47 7 5779 018 040 O6 035 38.47 7 5784 020 014 O6 035 38.47 7 5788 014 013 O6 035 38.47 7 5790 027 032 O6 035 38.47 7 5790 027 033 06 035 38.47 7 5790 027 034 O6 035 38.47 7 8532 O16 001 06 035 38.47 7 8532 016 004 06 035 38.47 7 8532 016 022 06 035 38.47 7 8532 018 005 O6 035 348.54 7 8532 018 011 O6 035 348.54 7 8573 019 003 06 035 38.47 7 8573 023 007 06 035 38.47 7 8573 024 005 06 035 38.47 7 8573 024 006 06 035 38.47 7 8573 024 007 06 035 38.47 7 8573 024 008 06 035 38.47 7 8573 024 026 06 035 3B.47 TOTAL PARCELS = 36 TOTAL CHARGES = $2,005.06 CITY SUBTOTALS: TOTAL IMPROVED PARCEI:S = 0 TOTAL UNIMPRCVED PARCELS = 2 TOTAL CHARGES = $697.08 TOTAL INSPECTION FEE ONLY PARCELS = 34 TOTAL CHARGES = $1,307.98 \ / STAFF REPORT Development Services Department DATE July 17, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Council Chairman and Members, Arcadia Redevelopment Agency FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director~ By: Mary Cynar, Economic Development Administrator~i SUBJECT: Citv Council Resolution No. 6583 authorizinq the use of Redevelopment Agency funds for Public Improvements Recommendation: Adopt Aqencv Resolution No. ARA 224 authorizinq the use of Redevelopment Aqencv funds for Public Improvements Recommendation: Adopt SUMMARY Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code Section 33445) requires that, if redevelopment funds are to be used to pay for improvements, which will be publicly owned, both within 2nd outside of the project area, the City Council and the Agency Board must make three findings: a) that the proposed improvements are of benefit to the Project Area or the immediate neighborhood in which the project is located; b) that there are no other reasonable means of financing the proposed project available to the community; c) that the project will assist in the elimination of blighting conditions in the Project Area and is consistent with the adopted Implementation Plan. A Summary Report describing the proposed Agency Capital Improvement Projects (Attachment 1) has been prepared setting forth the amount of tax increment to be used to fund the proposed capital improvements, setting forth the facts to support the three findings citied above, and describing tha redevelopment purposes for which the funds are being used. Staff is recommending that tne City Council adopt City Council Resolution No. 6583 (Attachment 2) and the Redevelopment Agency adopt ARA No. 224 (Attachment 3) makiny findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 33445 and authorizing the use of Redevelopment Agency funds for Public Improvements comprising the Agency's Capital Imorovement Program. Mayor and City Council Chairman and Board Members July 17, 2007 Page 2 __. _.. . _ . DISCUSSION The City-wide Capital Improvement Program (CIP) lists projects of a citywide nature and projects serving a larger population in a specific area of the City. There are other important projects near or in the Redevelopment Project Area for which no City funds are available or where Redevelopment funds are needed to supplement the overall cost of the project to the City. Together these projects constitute the Agency's proposed annual CIP. These proposed projects is listed below and are described in detail in the Summary Report (Attachment 1): 1) Live Oak Left Turn Pocket This project will create a left turn pocket to facilitate westbound turns into and from the access drive for the Church in Arcadia site at 630 Live Oak, as well as the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course. As part of the agreement with the Redevelopment Agency, the Church will be relocated from 21 Morlan Place to the Live Oak site. The public improvement will include a median break, left turn pocket, landscaping and irrigation, and associated street work on Live Oak, which is east of Sixth Street. The left turn pocket wili provide safe and convenient access to the Church and golf course. 2) Traffic Siqnal Mast Arm Improvement The improvement will consist of removing the traffic signal poles and replacing them with poles that meet Caltrans' standards. Other improvements include the installation of e~cient and long-lasting LED signal lamps for all signal directions and pedestrian indicators, and a new mast arm street sign. The existing mast arm poles at Santa Anita Avenue and Longden Avenue are not adequate for present conditions, or future improvements such as street signs, CCTV or video detection equipment. On Wheeler Avenue and First Avenue, the existing 1-'/: inch electrical conduit will be replaced with a 2-inch fiber conduit for future conductivity to the City's Transportation Management System. 3) St. Joseph Street Allev Surface-to-SurFace Drain The improvement will consist of reconstruction of the existing surFace-to-surface drain at the intersection of St. Joseph Street alley and First Avenue. The existing storm drain and surface piping at this location are in disrepair and in need of replacement. Stagnate water, improper drainage and excessive maintenance at this location is a nuisance to the public and the reconstruction will resolve this drainage problem. ' "'FF„Y ~~fl : Mayor and City Council Chairman and Board Members July 17, 2007 Page 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The projects are categorically exempt per Section 15301 Class 1(d) of the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff has prepared a Preliminary Exemption Assessment and Notice of Exemption for the projects. FISCAL IMPACT As part of the FY 2007-08 Capital Improvement Program, $274,000 in Redevelopment Agency funds were approved for these projects. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6583 (Attachment 2), making findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33445 authorizing the use of Redevelopment Agency funds for Public Improvements. That the Redevelopment Agency adopt Resolution No. ARA 224 (Attachment 3) making findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 33445 to authorize the use of Redevelopment Agency funds for Public Improvements. Approved: U.rv~ William R. Kelly, City Manager/Executive Director Attachment 1 - Summary Report Attachment 2- City Council Resolution No. 6583 Attachment 3-Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Resolution ARA No. 224 -- _. _ _ Attachment 1 . _ _.. _ SUMMARY REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2007- 2008 AGENCY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Introduction This Summary Report has been prepared by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") consistent with Health and Safety Code Section 33445 and serves to describe several proposed capital improvement projects in and near the Project Area. The Summary Report has been prepared in order to explain to the public why Agency tax increment funds are to be used to pay for these public improvements. The 2005-2010 Agency Implementation Plan was adopted on December 7, 2004. An Agency Capital Improvement Program ("CIP") is included in the Implementation Plan and has included the projects or similar type projects listed below: 1) Live Oak Left Turn Pocket $200,000 This pubiic improvement is associated with the purchase and relocation of the Church of Arcadia currently at 21 Morlan Place, and is part of the Implementation Plan to ameliorate remaining blight and upgrade underutilized sites in the Project Area. The public improvement will create a median break and left turn pocket to facilitate westbound turns into and from the access drive, for use by patrons for the Church relocation site at 630 Live Oak (a City-owned parcel outside of the Project Area), as well as for the existing Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course. The Agency is committed to purchase the Church property for expansion of the Rusnak Dealership or for another future project. 2) Tra~c Signal Mast Arm Improvement, First Avenue & Wheeler and Santa Anita & Longden Avenue $50,000 These projects will upgrade old and deteriorating tra~c-related infrastructure in and near the Project Area, pursuant to the Implementation Plan. Specifically, the improvements will consist of removing the traffic signal poles and replacing them with poles that meet Caltrans' standards. Other improvements include the installation of efficient and long-lasting LED signal lamps for all signal directions and pedestrian indicators, and a new mast arm street sign. The existing mast arm poles at Santa Anita Avenue and Longden Avenue are not adequate for present conditions, or future improvements such as street signs, CCN or video detection equipment. On Wheeler Avenue and First Avenue, the existing 1-'/z inch electrical conduit will be replaced with a 2=inch fiber conduit for future conductivity to the City's Transportation Management System. 3) St. Joseph Street Alley Surface-to-Surface Drein $100,000 This infrastructure upgrade in the Project Area will consist of reconstruction of the existing surface-to-surface drain at the intersection of St. Joseph Street alley and First Avenue. The existing storm drain and surface piping at this location are in disrepair and in need of replacement. Stagnate water, improper drainage and excessive maintenance at this location is a nuisance to the public and the reconstruction will resolve this drainage probiem. Grand Total $274,000 2 RESOLUTION NO, 6583 _ _ __ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TI-IE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 33445, AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") proposes to pay Two Hundred Seventy-four Thousand Dollars ($274,000) in the Agency's Capital Improvement Program for improvements in the public right-of-way ("Improvements") in, adjacent to, and near the Central Redevelopment Project Area ("Project Area"), and within the original redevelopment survey area; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33445, the Agency may with consent of the City Council of the City of Arcadia ("City Council") and subject to the City CounciPs ability to make those certain factual determinations set forth below, pay all or part of the Improvements if the City Council makes the following three findings: a) that the proposed Improvements are of benefit to the Project Area or the immediate neighborhood in which the project is located; b) that there are no other reasonable means of financing the Improvements available to the community; c) that the payment of Agency funds for the Improvements will assist in the elimination of one or more blighting conditions inside the Project Area and is consistent with the Implementation Plan adopted pursuant to Section 33490; and WHEREAS, Agency staff have prepared `a certain report ("Summary") which sets forth the facts regarding. the amount of property taxes to be used to pay for the proposed improvements, sets fortli the facts supporting the three determinations to be made by the City Council pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33445, and sets forth the redevelopment purpose for which such taxes are being used; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the Summary and the other written and oral testimony presented at or prior to the time of the City Council's consideration of this Resolution; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State of California and local CEQA Guidelines, staff has prepared a Preliminary Exemption Assessment for the projects listed in the Summary, which are categorically exempt under the State CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15300 to 15333 Categorical Exemptions. NOW, THEREFORE, 'TI~ CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES IIEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The facts set forth in the recitals are true and correct. SECTION 2. The facts supporting those certain findings required by Health and Safety Code Section 33445 are true and conect as set forth in the Summary, Exhibit "A" attached hereto, and as set forth in the staff report submitted to and considered-bp the£ity Courtcii vnith-referenee-to-this Resolution. 2 SECTION 3. Based on the information made available in the Summary and _ _ __ _ in the staff report accompanying this Resolution, the oral presentation of staff, and other written and oral evidence as presented to the City Council, the City Council hereby makes the following findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33445: a) That the proposed Improvements both inside and outside the Project Area are of benefit to the Project Area, or the immediate neighborhood in which the project is located, because they improve the appearance of the Project Area and thereby encourage greater patronage of local shops and stores leading to increased economic benefits to property owners, merchants, the Agency, and the City and will also encourage new development. b) That there are no other reasonable means of financing the proposed Improvements available to the community because of the large number of other capital improvement needs in the City and the limited availability of alternate funding sources. c) That the payment of funds for the proposed Impiovements will assist in the elimination of one or more blighting conditions inside the Project Area, and is consistent with the Implementation Plan adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sectioii 33490 because the Improvements 3 will improve service to the Project Area, and are set forth in tlie Five Year Implementation Plan and Housing Program 2005-2010 adopted by Agency Resolution ARA No. 211 on December 7, 2004. SECTION 4. Based upon the Preliminary Environmental Assessment, and the determination by the City Council that the projects listed in the Summary are categorically exempt under the State CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15300 to 15333 Categorical Exemptions, City staff is authorized and directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Clerk. SECTION 5. The City Council hereby approves and consents to the payment by fhe Arcadia Redevelopment Agency for all and any part of the public Improvements which are part of the Agency's Capital Improvement Program. SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. 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''~ ~? ~-e~,.~ Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney a Attachment 1 _ _ _.__ . ._. __ _ _ _ . SUMMARY REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2007- 2008 AGENCY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Introduction This Summary Report has been prepared by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") consistent with Health and S~afety Code Section 33445 and serves to describe several proposed capital improvement projects in and near the Project Area. The Summary Report has been prepared in order to explain to the public why Agency tax increment funds are to be used to pay for these pubiic. improvements. The 2005-2010 Agency Implementation Plan was adopted on December 7, 2004. An Agency Capital Improvement Program ("CIP") is included in the Implementation Plan and has included the projects or similar type projects listed below: 1) Live Oak Left Turn Pocket $200,000 This public improvement is associated with the purchase and relocation of the Church of Arcadia currently at 21 Morlan Place, and is part of the Implementation Plan to ameliorate remaining blight and upgrade underutilized sites iri the Project Area. The public improvement will create a median break and left turn pocket to facilitate westbound turns into and from the access drive, for use by patrons for the Church relocation site at 630 Live Oak (a City-owned parcel outside of the Project Area), as well as for the existing Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course. The Agency is committed to purchase the Church property for expansion of the Rusnak Dealership or for another future project. 2) Traffic Signal Mast Arm Improvement, First Avenue & Wheeler and Santa Anita 8~ Longden Avenue $50,000 These projects will upgrade old and deteriorating traffic-related infrastructure in and near the Project Area, pursuant to the Implementation Plan. Specifically, the improvements will consist of removing the traffic signal poles and replacing them with poles that meet Caltrans' standards. Other improvements include the installation of efficient and long-lasting LED signat lamps for all signal directions and pedestrian indicators, and a new mast arm street sign. The existing mast arm poles at Santa Anita Avenue and Longden Avenue are not adequate for present conditions, or future improvements such as street signs, CCN or video detection equipment. On Wheeler Avenue and First Avenue, the existing 1-'/z inch electrical conduit will be replaced with a 2-inch fiber conduit for future conductivity to the City's Transportation Management System. 3) S~ Joseph Streef Alley Surface-to-Surface Drain $100,000 This infrastructure upgrade in the Project Area will consist of reconstruction of the existing surface-to-surface drain at the intersection of St. Joseph Street alley and First Avenue: The existing stortn drain and surFace piping at this location are in disrepair and in need of replacement. Stagnate water, improper drainage and excessive maintenanc2 at this location is a nuisance to the public and the reconstruction will resolve this drainage problem. Grand Total $274,000 2 _ RESOLUTION NO. ARA 224 A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF TE~ CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING TI~ USE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") proposes to pay Two Hundred Seventy-four Thousand Dollars ($274,000) in the Agency's Capital Improvement Piogram for improvements ("Improvements") in the public right-of-way and on public properiy in, adjacent to, and near the Central Redevelopment Project Area ("Project Area"); and WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 33445 requires that if redevelopment funds are to be used to pay for improvements which will be publicly owned, the City Council of the City of Arcadia ("City Council") must make the following findings: a) that the proposed Improvements are of benefit to the Project Area or the immediate neighborhood in which the project is located; b) that there are no reasonable means of financing the buildings, facilities, structures or other improvements; c) that the Improvements will assist in the elimination of one or more blighting conditions inside the Project Area or provide housing for low-or moderate-income persons, and is consistent with the Implementation Plan adopted pursuant to Section 33490; and WHEREAS, the Agency has caused the preparation of, and the City Council has reviewed and considered, a summary report (the "Summary"), attached hereto as Eachibit "A", setting forth the facts regarding the amount of property taxes to be used to pay for the proposed improvements and facts supporting the foregoing findings; and WHEREAS, on December 7, 2004 by ARA Resolution No. 211, the Agency adopted a Five Year Implementation Plan (2005-2010), which describes remaining blight in the Project Area, describes programs, projects, and activities which are or will eliminate or reduce the blighting elements, and describes the projects in the Implementation Plan; and WHEREAS, the Agency has prepared and certified on November 20, 1973, a program environmental impact report for the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State of California and local CEQA Guidelines, staff has prepared a Preliminary Exemption Assessment for the projects listed in the Summary, which are categoricaliy exempt under the State CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15300 to 15333; and WHEREAS, the Agency is relying on the finding by the City Council that these projects are categorically exempt under State and local CEQA Guidelines. 2 NOW, THEREFORE, TI~ ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the facts set forth in the recitals hereof are true and correct. SECTION 2. T'hat the Summary attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is hereby accepted and approved. SECTION 3. Based on the information made available in the Summary and in the staff report accompanying this Resolution, the oral presentation of staff, and other written and oral evidence as presented to the Agency, the Agency hereby makes the following findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33445: a) That the proposed improvements both inside and outside the Project Area are of benefit to the Project Area, or the immediate neighborhood in which the project is located, because they improve the appearance of the Project Area and thereby encourage greater patronage of local shops and stores ]eading to increased economic benefits to property owners, merchants, the Agency, and the City and will also encourage new development. 3 b) That there are no other reasonable means of financing the proposed Improvements available to the community because of the large number of other capital improvement needs in the City and the limited availability of alternate funding sources. c) That the payment of funds for the proposed Improvements will assist in the elimination of one or more blighting conditions inside the Project Area, and is consistent with the Implementation Plan adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33490 because the Improvements will improve service to the Project Area, and are set forth in the Five Year Implementation Plan and Housing Program 2005-2010 adopted by Agency Resolution No. 211 on December 7, 2004. SECTION 4. That the Agency approves and authorizes the expenditure of Two Hundred Seventy-four Thousand Dollars ($274,000) in the Agency's Capital Improvement Program for the Improvements on public property and in the public right-of-way in, adjacent to, and near the Project Area, and Agency staff are directed to implement these projects. SECTION 5. The Secretary of the Agency shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. 4 Passed, approved and adopted this day of , 2007. Chairman Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ATTEST: Secretary of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~' ~"~„~"" ,1 '' f,~f,ti' "'TS"" Stephen P. Deitsch Agency Attorney Attachment 1 SUMMARY REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2007- 2U08 AGENCY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Introduction This Summary Report has been prepared by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") consistent with Health and Safety Code Section 33445 and serves to describe several proposed capital imp~ovement projects iri and nea~ the Project Area. The Summary Report has been prepared in order to explain to the public why Agency tax increment funds are to be used to pay for these public improvements. The 2005-2010 Agency Implementation Plan was adopted on December 7, 2004. An Agency Capital Improvement Program ("CIP") is included in the Implementation Plan and has included the projects or similar type projects listed below: 1) Live Oak Left Turn Pocket $200,000 This public improvement is associated with the purchase and relocation of the Church of Arcadia currently at 21 Morlan Place, and is part of the Implementation Plan to ameliorate remaining blight and upgrade underutilized sites in the Project Area. The public improvement will create a median break and left turn pocket to facilitate westbound turns into and from the access drive, for use by patrons for the Church relocation site at 630 Live Oak (a City-owned parcel outside of the Project Area), as well as for the existing Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course. The Agency is committed to purchase the Church property for expansion of the Rusnak Dealership or for another future project. 2) Traffic Signal Mast Arm Improvement, First Avenue 8~ Wheeler and Santa Anita & Longden Avenue $50,000 These projects will upgrade old and deteriorating traific-related infrastructure in and near the Project Area, pursuant to the Implementation Plan. Specifically, the improvements will consist of removing the traffic signal poles and replacing them with poles that meet Caltrans' standards. Other improvements include the installation of efficient and long-lasting LED signal lamps for all signal directions and pedestrian indicators, and a new mast arm street sign. The existing mast arm poles at Santa Anita Avenue and Longden Avenue are not adequate for present conditions, or future improvements such as street signs, CCN or video detection equipment. On Wheeler Avenue and First Avenue, the existing 1'/: inch electrical conduit will be replaced with 1 a 2-inch fiber conduit for future conductivity to the City's Transportation Management System. 3) St. Joseph Street Alley Surface-to-Surface Drain $100,000 This infrastructure upgrade in the Project Area will consist of reconstruction of the existing surface-to-surface drain at the intersection of St. Joseph Street alley and Firsf Avenue:. The existing storm drain,and'surface piping at this location are in disrepair and in need of replacement:. Stagnate water, improper drainage and excessive maintenance af tfiis location is a nuisance to the public and the reconstruction.will resolve this drainage problem. Grand Total $274,000 RESOLUTION NO. 6583 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO I-IEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 33445, AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") proposes to pay Two Hundred Seventy-four Thousand Dollars ($274,000) in the Agency's Capital Improvement Program for improvements in the public right-of-way ("Improvements") in, adjacent to, and near the Central Redevelopment Project Area ("Project Area"), and within the original redevelopment survey area; and WHEREAS, pursuant to I-Iealth and Safety Code Section 33445, the Agency , may with consent of the CiTy Council of the City of Arcadia ("City Council") and subject to the City Council's ability to make those certain factual determinations set forth below, pay all or part of the Improvements if the City Council makes the following three findings: a) that the proposed Improvements are of benefit to the Project Area or the immediate neighborhood in which the project is located; b) that there are no other reasonable means of financing the Improvements available to the community; c) that the payment of Agency funds for the Improvements will assist in the elimination of one or more blighting conditions inside the Project Area and is consistent with the Implementation Plan adopted pursuant to Section 33490; and WHEREAS, Agency staff have prepared a certain report ("Summary") which sets forth the facts regarding the amount of property taxes to be used to pay for the proposed improvements, sets fortH the facts supporting the three determinations to be made by the City Council pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33445, and sets forth the redevelopment purpose for which such taxes are being used; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the Summary and the other written and oral testimony presented at or prior to the time of the City Council's consideration of this Resolution; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State of California andlocal CEQA Guidelines, staff has prepared a Preliminary Exemption Assessment for the projects listed in the Summary, which are categorically exempt under the State CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15300 to 15333 Categorical Exemptions. NOW, THEREFORE, TF-IE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The facts set forth in the recitals are true and correct. SECTION 2. The facts supporting those certain findings required by Health and Safety Code Section 33445 are true and correct as set forth in the Summary, Eathibit "A" attached hereto, and as set forth in the staff report submitted to and considered by the City Council with reference to this Resolution. Z 6583 SECTION 3. Based on the information made available in the 5ummary and in the staff report accompanying this Resolution, the oral presentation of staff, and other written and aral evidence as presented to the City Council, the City Council hereby makes the following findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33445: a) That the proposed Improvements both inside and outside the Project Area are of benefit to the Project Area, or the immediate neighborhood in which the project is located, because they improve the appearance of the Project Area and thereby encourage greater patronage of local shops and stores leading to increased economic benefits to property owners, merchants, the Agency, and the City and will also encourage new development. b) That there are no other reasonable means of financing the proposed Imp'rovement~; available_ to the community because of the large number of other capital improvement needs in the City and the limited availability of alternate funding sources. c) That the payment of funds for the proposed Improvements ~wiil assist in the elimination of one or more blighting conditions inside the Project Area, and is consistent with the Implementation Plan adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33490 because the Improvements 3 6583 will improve service to the Project Area, and are set forth in the Five Year Implementation Plan and Housing Program 2005-2010 adopted by Agency Resolution ARA No. 211 on December 7, 2004. SECTION 4. Based upon the Preliminary Environmental Assessment, and the determination by the City Council that the projects listed in the Summary are categorically exempt under the State CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15300 to 15333 Categorical Exemptions, City staff is authorized and directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Clerk. SECTION 5. The City Council hereby approves and consents to the payment by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency for all and any part of the public Improvements wluch are part of the Agency's Capital Improvement Progam. SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this l~tn day of July , 2007. 6Sl iCKEY SE AL Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: 1~ ~, ~~~~. . _ ~ City Clerk of the City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: c'~1•~ Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney 4 6583 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 Resolution No. 6583 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 17th day of July, 2007 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: None l~! ~~M~S He ~ARR S City Clerk of the City of Arcadia 5 6583 Exhibit "A" SUMMARY REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2007- 2008 AGENCY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Introduction This Summary Report has been prepared by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") consistent with Health and Safety Code Section 33445 and serves to describe several proposed capital improvement projects in and near the Project Area. The Summary Report has been prepared in order to explain to the public why Agency tax increment funds are to be used to pay for these public improvements. The 2005-2010 Agency Implementation Plan was adopted on December 7, 2004. An Agency Capital Improvement Program ("CIP") is included in the Implementation Plan and has included the projects or similar type projects listed below: 1) Live Oak Left Turn Pocket $200,000 This public improvement is associated with the purchase and relocation of the Church of Arcadia currently at 21 Morlan Place, and is part of the Implementation Plan to ameliorate remaining blight and upgrade underutilized sites in the Project Area. The public improvement will create a median break and left turn pocket to facilitate westbound turns into and from the access drive, for use by patrons for the Church relocation site at 630 Live Oak (a City-owned parcel outside of the Project Area), as well as for the existing Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course. The Agency is committed to purchase the Church property for expansion of the Rusnak Dealership or for another future project. 2) Traffic Signal Mast Arm Improvement, First Avenue & Wheeler and Santa Anita 8 Longden Avenue $50,000 These projects will upgrade old and deteriorating traffic-related infrastructure in and near the Project Area, pursuant to the Implementation Plan. Specifically, the improvements will consist of removing the traffic signal poles and replacing them with poles that meet Caltrans' standards. Other improvements include the installation of efficient and long-lasting LED signal lamps for all signal directions and pedestrian indicators, and a new mast arm street sign. The existing mast arm poles at Santa Anita Avenue and Longden Avenue are not adequate for present conditions, or future improvements such as street signs, CCN or video detection equipment. On Wheeler Avenue and First Avenue, the existing 1-'/ inch electrical conduit wiil be replaced with 6583 a 2-inch fiber conduit for future conductivity to the City's Transportation Management System. 3) St. Joseph Street Alley Surface-to-Surface Drain $24,000 This infrastructure upgrade in the Project Area will consist of reconstruction of the existing surtace-to-surtace drain at the intersection of St. Joseph Street alley and First Avenue. The existing storm drain and surtace piping at this location are in disrepair and in need of replacement. Stagnate water, improper drainage and excessive maintenance at this location is a nuisance to the public and the reconstruction will resolve this drainage problem. Grand Total $274,000 2 6583 RESOLUTION NO. ARA 224 A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFOItNIA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WI-IEREAS, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") proposes to pay Two Hundred Seventy-four Thousand Dollars ($274,000) in the Agency's Capital Improvement Program for improvements ("Improvements") in the public right-of-way and on public property in, adjacent to, and near the Central Redevelopment Project Area ("Project Area"); and WI~REAS, Health and Safety Code Section 33445 requires that if redevelopment funds are to be used to pay for improvements which will be publicly owned, the City Council of the City of Arcadia ("City Council") must make the following findings: a) that the proposed Improvements are of benefit to the Project Area or the immediate neighborhood in which the project is located; b) that there are no reasonable means of financing the buildings, facilities, structures or other improvements; c) that the Improvements will assist in the elimination of one or more blighting conditions inside the Project Area or provide housing for ]ow-or moderate-income persons, and is consistent with the Implementation Plan adopted pursuant to Section 33490; and WHEREAS, the Agency has caused the preparation of, and the City Council has reviewed and considered, a summary report (the "Summary"), attached hereto as Exhibit "A", setting forth the facts regarding the amount of property t~es to be used to pay for the proposed improvements and facts supporting the foregoing findings; and WI~REAS, on December 7, 2004 by ARA Resolution No. 211, the Agency adopted a Five Year Implementation Plan (2005-2010), which describes remaining blight in the Project Area, describes programs, projects, and activities which are or will eliminate or reduce the blighting elements, and describes the projects in the Implementation Plan; and WI~REAS, the Agency has prepared and certified on November 20, 1973, a program environmental impact report for the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area; and WI~REAS, pursuant to the State of California and local CEQA Guidelines, staff has prepared a Preliminary Exemption Assessmen~for the ~~ects listed in the Summary, which are categorically exempt under the State CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15300 to 15333; and WI-IEREAS, the Agency is relying on the finding by the City Council that these projects are categorically exempt under State and local CEQA Guidelines. 2 ARA-224 NOW, THEREFORE, THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the facts set forth in the recitals hereof are true and correct. SECTION 2. That the Summary attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is hereby accepted and approved. SECTION 3. Based on the information made available in the Summary and in the staff report accompanying this Resolution, the oral presentation of staff, and other written and oral evidence as presented to the Agency, the Agency hereby makes the following findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33445: a) That the proposed improvements both inside and outside the Project Area are of benefit to the Project Area, or the immediate neighborhood in which the project is located, because they improve the appearance of the Project Area and thereby encourage greater patronage of local shops and stores leading to increased economic benefits to property owners, merchants, the Agency, and the City and will also encourage new development. 3 ARA-224 b) That there are no other reasonable means of financing the proposed Improvements available to the community because of the large number of other capital improvement needs in the City and the limited availability of alternate funding sources. c) That the payment of funds for the proposed Improvements will assist in the elimination of one or more blighting conditions inside the Project Area, and is consistent with the Implementation Plan adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33490 because the Improvements will improve service to the Project Area, and are set forth in the Five Year Implementation Plan and Housing Program 2005-2010 adopted by Agency Resolution No. 211 on December 7, 2004. SECTION 4. That the Agency approves and authorizes the expenditure of Two Hundred Seventy-four Thousand Dollars ($274,000) in the Agency's Capital Improvement Program for the Improvements on public property and in the public right-of-way in, adjacent to, and near the Project Area, and Agency staff are directed to implement these projects. SECTION 5. The Secretary of the Agency shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. 4 ARA-224 Passed, approved and adopted this i~th day of Juiy , 2007. !SI PCKE~ S GAL Chairman Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ATTEST: ~~ ~.. etle WM~~dMM"'.~.,,.w,. Secretary of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~~ ~. ~~,~~ Stephen P. Deitsch Agency Attorney 5 ARA-224 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, JAMES H. BARROW S, Secretary of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the faregoing Resolution No. ARA-224 was passed and adopted by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Chairperson and attested to by the Secretary at a regular meeting of said Agency held on the 17th day of July, 2007 and that said Agency Resolution was adopted by the foliowing vote, to wit: AYES: Agency Members Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: None i5! J~MES H. ~AR Secretary of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency 6 ARA-224 Exhibit "A" SUMMARY REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2007- 2008 AGENCY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Introduction This Summary Report has been prepared by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") consistent with Health and Safety Code Section 33445 and serves to describe several proposed capital improvement projects in and near the Project Area. The Summary Report has been prepared in order to explain to the public why Agency tax increment funds are to be used to pay for these public improvements. The 2005-2010 Agency Implementation Plan was adopted on December 7, 2004. An Agency Capital Improvement Program ("GIP") is included in the Implementation Plan and has included the projects or similar type projects listed below: 1) Live Oak Left Turn Pocket $200,000 This public improvement is associated with the purchase and relocation of the Church of Arcadia currently at 21 Morlan Place, and is part of the Implementation Plan to ameliorate remaining blight and upgrade underutilized sites in the Project Area. The public improvement will create a median break and left turn pocket to facilitate westbound turns into and from the access drive, for use by patrons for the Church relocation site at 630 Live Oak (a City-owned parcel outside of the Project Area), as well as for the existing Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course. The Agency is committed to purchase the Church property for expansion of the Rusnak Dealership or for another future project. 2) Traffic Signal Mast Arm Improvement, First Avenue & Wheeler and Santa Anita & Longden Avenue $50,000 These projects will upgrade old and deteriorating tra~c-related infrastructure in and near the Project Area, pursuant to the implementation Plan. Specifically, the improvements will consist of removing the traffc signal poles and replacing them with poles that meet Caltrans' standards. Other improvements include the installation of efficient and long-lasting LED signal lamps for afl signa{ directions and pedestrian indicators, and a new mast arm street sign. The existing mast arm poles at Santa Anita Avenue and Longden Avenue are not adequate for present conditions, or future improvements such as street signs, CCN or video detection equipment. On Wheeler Avenue and First Avenue, the existing 1'h inch electrical conduit wiil be replaced with 1 ARA-224 a 2-inch fiber conduit for future conductivity to the City's Transportation Management System. 3) St. Joseph Street Alley Surface-to-Surface Drain $24,000 This infrastructure upgrade in the Project Area will consist of reconstruction of the existing surface-to-surface drain at the intersection of St. Joseph Street alley and First Avenue. The existing storm drain and surface piping at this location are in disrepair and in need of replacement. Stagnate water, improper drainage and excessive maintenance at this location is a nuisance to the public and the reconstruction will resolve this drainage problem. Grand Total $274,000 2 ARA-224 ~s~~li~l ~ ~ STAFF REPORT Development Services Department DATE: July 17, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Council and Agency Board FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Ma ger/Development Services Director~ Philip A. Wray, City Engineer` Prepared by: Rafael Fajardo, ssistant Engineer SUBJECT: Award Contract_ - Traffic Siqnal Modification at First Avenue and Colorado Boulevard City Council Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Freeway Electric in the amount of $102,274 for the Traffic Signal Modification at First Avenue and Colorado Boulevard Agency Board Recommendation: That the Agency Board appropriate $25,000 in Redevelopment Funds for the Traffic Signal Modification at First Avenue and Colorado Boulevard Project SUMMARY As part of the City's on going traffc signal modification program, the Development Services Department compiled a citywide traffic signal pole and mast arm inventory and from that prepared a replacement needs list. The traffic signal at the intersection of First Avenue and Colorado Boulevard is identified on the pole replacement list, and due to its need for equipment upgrades in addition to the poles, it was selected as a high priority for an overall modification project. The project was budgeted for construction in the fiscal year 2006/07 Capital Improvement Program. The project was advertised for bids in May and bids were opened on June 12, 2007. Freeway Electric submitted the successful low bid in the amount of $102,274. Staff recommends that the City Council award a contract to Freeway Electric for the Traffic Signal Modification at First Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Staff also recommends that the Redevelopment Agency Board appropriate an additional $25,000 in Redevelopment funds for the project. BACKGROUND This project is part of an ongoing program to upgrade and improve City traffic signals to improve traffic safety, reduce maintenance costs and improve aesthetics. In the 2002-2003 fiscal year, staff undertook an inventory of all traffic signals to identify poles and mast arms needing replacement. Several intersections were found to be equipped with old poles and mast arms, most with old brace supports that have reached their useful life. Some of Staff Report Award Contract - Traffic Signal Modification at First Avenue and Colorado Boulevard July 17, 2007 Page 2 the mast arms will not support additional features such as traffic signs and street name signs. Staff developed a list of locations for a replacement program. The First Avenue and Colorado Boulevard intersection traffic signal is in need of new signal poles and mast arms per the replacement program. The signal is also in need of new handicap access ramps, a new controller and cabinet, a new electrical service panel and cabinet, new pedestrian push buttons, and new street name signs. DISCUSSION The existing signal poles are 40 to 50 years old. The integrity of the mast arms would be compromised if street name signs or others were installed. The project will replace all the poles and mast arms. The existing traffic signal controller and cabinet are obsolete and are in need of replacement. The City has been working with the County on a traffic signal controller replacement program. The controller at this intersection was not included in the County's replacement program and is one of the few still in need of replacement. The existing Edison electrical service is attached directly to an SCE power pole and will be removed and installed in a standard service cabinet The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards have recently been updated including the requirements for curb ramps to have detectable warning surfaces. This project proposes to reconstruct the curb ramps per the latest ADA standards. This improvement was not originally estimated as paR of the traffic signal modification, but was determined to be necessary to make the traffic signal fully compliant with the latest standards. The project was advertised for bids in May and bids were opened on June 12, 2007. Bids from nine prospective contractors were received with the following results: Bidders Amount Freeway Electric, Inc. $102,274 Christopher Morales, Inc. $113,990 CSI Electrical Contractors Inc. $115,130 Terno, inc. $124;430 C.T. & F. Inc. $125,750 Electro Air Co. $129,000 Moore Electrical Contracting, Inc. $129,121 California Professional Engineering, Inc. $135,840 Steiny & Company, Inc. $137,247 Staff has reviewed the bid documents for content, and has investigated the low bidder's background and recent projects for competency. Staff has determined that Freeway Electric, Inc. can satisfactory perform the required work. Staff Report Award Contract - July 17, 2007 Page 3 Traffic Signal Modification at First Avenue and Colorado Boulevard Funds were budgeted in the 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Program in the amount of $100,000 for the Traffic Signal Modification at First Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Due to the inclusion of the handicapped ramps, the project cost now exceeds the available budget. Staff is recommending an additional appropriation from Redeveiopment funds to cover the additional cost. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT The project is categorically exempt per Section 15301 class 1(d) from the requirements of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). FISCAL IMPACT Redevelopment Funds were budgeted in the 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Program in the amount of $100,000 for the Traffic Signal Modification at First Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. The project cost now exceeds the available budget; therefore, staff is recommending an additional appropriation of $25,000 from Redevelopment funds to cover the additional cost. The total funding will be sufficient to cover the cost of construction, inspections, administration and contingencies. RECOMMENDATIdN That the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Freeway Electric in the amount of $1D2,274 for the Traffic Signal Modification at First Avenue and Colorado Boulevard; and that the Agency Board appropriate $25,000 in Redevelopment Funds for the Traffic Signal Modification at First Avenue and Colorado Boulevard Project Approved By: -~'^^ ~'U'~ William R. Kelly, City Manager/Executive Director DP: PAW: RF: pa r..e.v...da warv.~ s, von ~ / MEMORANDUM Library and Museum Services Department 7u1y i~, 200~ TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Janet Sporleder, Director of Library and Museum Services By: Jackie Faust-Moreno, Library Services Manager SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT TO BAKER & TAYLOR FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS, VIDEOS AND MUSIC PRODUCTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $140,040. Recommendation: Approve SUMIVIARY Staff is recommending the City Council award a sole source purchase order contract with Baker & Taylor, a supplier of library materials, for the purchase of books, videos and music products in the amount $140,000. Sufficient funds are available in the 2007-2008 FY budget. DISCUSSION In order to facilitate and expedite the acquisition of new library materials, the Library has been utilizing the services of Baker & Taylor, a supplier of book, video and music products to libraries. Baker & Taylor's thirteen million unit database of book and audiovisual titles is maintained continuously, with more than one million updates each year from 75,000 publishers and the Library of Congress. Ordering through the Baker & Taylor web site improves efficiency and expedites delivery in a timely fashion. As a member of the Metropolitan Cooperative Librazy System, the Library is eligible for discounts averaging about 40% per title. Baker & Taylor services include: receipt of in-stock materials within two working days; free MARC (a library standard for bibliographic records in machine readable form} downloads into our library automation system; collection development tools; automatic services for best sellers, special collections, and new editions of reference works; free shipping from their primary service center. In May 2007, the Library conducted an informal evaluation process, including a written questionnaire with ttiree materials vendors: Baker & Taylor, Brodart and Ingram. It was determined that certain services of vital interest to the Library are only availabie through Baker & Taylor. These include: • Starting in mid-year 2007, Baker & Taylor will be collaborating with OCLC, a vendor that the Library uses for bibliographic information for the online catalog. This new service is called Cataloging Plus. This collaboration will allow a potential streamlining of our warkflow by submitting our holdings for the California Catalog and WorldCat. This service will only be available through Baker & Taylor. • Complete MARC-formatted bibliographic records for materials (both Brodart and Ingram supply brief MARC records; full MARC recards aze available on.ly for an additional per record - chazge) • Audio-visual materials (Brodart does not supply music CDs and DVDs and Ingram does so only from their Nashville distribution center which would delay delivery to the Librazy.) • Dupiicate checking, allowing staff to prevent double-ordering of materials, both in the cunent ordex and across the customer's previous ordering history (Brodart's and Ingram's systems will only check the current order, not previously ordered or backordered titles) • Faster delivery of new items (Baker & Taylor materials often arrive the next day; Brodart and Ingram require 2-4 working days, primarily because their shipping centers are farther away) • Staff has found that discounts are equal for most categories of materials between the three vendors. Free shipping is available from all vendors. In addition, the Library had approximately twelve staff inembers undergo extensive training in the use of Baker & Taylor's electronic services, including acquisitions and collection development options for reviewing and selecting new materials on different subjects. Switching to another vendor would result in extensive re-training and significant loss of staff ptoductivity. New books and other librazy materials are purchased direcfly from publishers and other sources when they are not available through Baker & Taylor or if additional discounts are available by ordering direct. However, using a distributor to coordinate and expedite the acquisition process is the most efficient and cost-effective procedure, and staff will utilize Baker &Taylor's services whenever possible. FISCAL IMPACT A total of $229,Q00 has been budgeted in the 2007-2008 Operating Bndget for the purchase of new library materials for adults and children, providing adequate funds for the proposed purchases through the services ofBaker & Taylor. RECOMMENDATION Authorize the City Manager to award a purchase order contract to Baker & Taylor for the purchase of books, videos and music products in the amount of $140,000. Approved by: `^"" '~ William R. Kelly, City Manager \ /. STAFF REPORT Development Services Department DATE: July 17, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director''~% Philip A. Wray, City Engineer Prepared by: Rafael Fajardo, Assistant Engrneer SUBJECT: Professional Services Aqreement - Pavement Manaqement Proqram Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Bucknam & Associates Inc. in the amount of $26,830 for City's Pavement Management Program SUMMARY Many state and federal funding sources for local roadway infrastructure improvements (e.g. STPL, Safety-Lu, etc.) require the City maintain an updated Pavement Management Program (PMP). The Metropolitan Transit Authority also requires cities to update its Pavement Management Program. Annually, as part of the City's Pavement Management Program, one-third (1/3) of the City streets are re-inspected to monitor pavement conditions and identify any changes in the pavement surface, i.e., distress type and rate or cause of deterioration. Staff recommends that the City Council award a one (1) year Professional Services Agreement to Bucknam & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $26,830 for the update of the City's Pavement Management Program. DISCUSSION To receive State and Federal funding, jurisdictions are required to certify that a Pavement Management Program (PMP) had been maintained when proposing to do street repair and maintenance projects. Pavement Management Systems are used as a planning tool to assist in making cost-effective decisions related to pavement maintenance and rehabilitation. This program facilitates the planning, scheduling and budgeting of day-to-day roadway maintenance projects, as well as serving as a long term planning tool that can result in improvements of the City's entire pavement infrastructure. This system integrates detailed pavement condition data coliected from the field with advanced software technology and compiles and analyzes the data to determine optimum repair, replacement and maintenance schedules. Staff Report Professional Services Agreement - Bucknam & Associates July 17, 2007 Page 2 New surveys on pavement conditions must be collected at three (3) year intervals, and include annual maintenance activities. Collecting and inputting this data is extremely labor intensive, time-consuming and cost-prohibitive for staff. The firm selected for this project is well versed in the PMP's operation and is familiar with the data, which speeds the process of its update. Bucknam & Associates will be responsible for supplying, customizing and installing the necessary software applications, collecting field survey data, inputting the data and all aspects of updating the PMP including staff training. Request for proposals were sent to three (3) qualified engineering firms. Three (3) proposals were received, reviewed, evaluated and ranked by staff in accordance with Chapter 10 of the California Government Code, Section 4526-4529 with the following results: RANK FIRM LOCATION 1 Bucknam & Associates Laguna Niguel, CA. 2 Nichols Consulting Engineers Huntington Beach, CA. 3 AIM Brea, CA. Staff recommends that the City Council award a one (1) year Professional Services Agreement to Bucknam & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $26,830 fo~ the Pavement Management Program. FISCAL IMPACT Funds were budgeted in the 2008-2009 Capital Improvement Program in the amount of $45,000 for the City's Pavement Management Program. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Bucknam & Associates in the amount of $26,830 for the City's Pavement Management Program. Approved by: _ ~~"'l William R. Kelly City Manager DP: PAW: RF: pa ,.. ,.. ~ ~ STAFF REPORT Public Works Services Department DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: SUMMARY July 17, 2007 Mayor and City Council ~ Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Dire r~~ Prepared by: Tom Tait, Deputy Public Works ervices Director Susannah Turney, Environmental Services Officer The City of Arcadia filed separate Closure reports for Underground Storage Tanks (UST) at the Pubfic Works Services Facility and Fire 5tation No. 105. Subsequently, the City received notice from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works that according to the Closure Reports, there was indication of petroleum hydrocarbons present in low concentrations from the underground storage tanks at both sites. As a result, the City is responsible to determine whether or not further action is required. In order to do this, the City needs to hire a consultant to take soil samples by boring holes in the ground where the underground storage tanks were located and test the samples for the presence of hydrocarbons. Moreover, the consultant following the Los Angeles County guidelines for report preparation and submittal will prepare a summary report that will include laboratory results and documentation. Recommendations and additional mitigation, if warranted, will be included in the report. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with John L. Hunter & Associates to provided underground storage tank site mitigation at Publics Works Services and Fire Station No. 105 in the amount of $37,700. Page 1 of 3 Recommendation: Approve Mayor and City Council July 17, 2007 BACKGROUND Public Works Services On September 22, 2003, in accordance with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works (LACDPNI~ requirements for the removal of underground storage tanks (USTs), one 4,000-gallon diesel UST and two 10,000-gallon gasoline fuel UST were removed from the Public Works Services Facility. In March 2004, an underground storage tank closure report was submitted to the County. In that report, traces of petroleum hydrocarbons were detected in the soil below the USTs. On September 29, 2004, the County requested that additional work be completed. On January 4, 2006, the City submitted its work plan to the County for additional site monitoring. On May 10, 2007, the City was notified to proceed with our work plan for monitoring a~d analysis. Fire Station No. 105 - 710 S. Santa Anita Avenue On December 12, 2003, in accordance with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works requirements for the removal of underground storage tanks (USTs), one 6,000 gallon diesel UST and one 6,000 gallon gasoline fuel UST were removed from Fire Station No. 105. In March 2004, an underground storage tank closure report was submitted to the County. In that report, traces of petroleum hydrocarbons were detected in the soil below the USTs. On December 6, 2006, the County requested that additional work be completed. On January 16, 2007, the City submitted its revised work plan to the County for additional site monitoring and analysis. On April 19, 2007, the City was notified to proceed with our work plan for monitoring and analysis. To define the extent of the hydrocarbons present in the soil, the contractor wiil comptete borings, which penetrate to a minimum depth of 25 feet below the deepest detectable level of hydrocarbons from the Closure Reports. Soil samples will be taken and analyzed at five-foot intervals. The results will be put together in a report prepared by the consultant and submitted to the County. If further hydrocarbons are found to be present in the soil borings at either location, the City will need to pertorm additional soil samples to determine the extent of contamination both lateral and vertical of the hydrocarbons. Additionally, the City may need to install wells to remove and burn off the hydrocarbons: The scope of the work associated and cost estimates cannot be determined until a new site assessment report has been compteted. However, staff feels that due to the low levels of hydrocarbons detected at both sites from the removal of the underground storage tanks, no further detection will be found and further action will not be required Page 2 of 3 Mayor and City Council July 17, 2007 Reimbursement from the State of California is available to the City for this type of monitoring work. However the City can only be reimbursed after spending a minimum of $10,000 per site. Staff estimates that it will cost approximately $18,000 per site to complete the monitoring and analysis. The City is eligible to receive up to $17,000 back from the State. John L. Hunter & Associates is the City's current environmental consultant and performs Industrial Waste and NPDES consultant functions for the City. He is familiar with this type of work and is highly respected in the industry. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with John L. Hunter & Associates to provide underground storage tank site mitigation at Publics Works Services Facility and Fire Station No. 105 in the amount of $37,700. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS This project is categorically exempt per Section 15301 (d) - Restoration and Rehabilitation - from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. FISCAL IMPACT $37,700 has been budgeted for the subsurface investigation in the former gasoline and diesel Underground Storage Tank (UST} at Pubfics Works Services - and Fire Station No. 105 as indicated in the 2007/08 CIP budget RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter & Associates, inc. to provide underground storage take mitigation at the Public Works Services Facility and Fire Station #105 in the amount of $37,700 2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney Approved: ~ William R. Kelly, City Manager PM:TT:ST:df Page 3 of 3 ~....o a MpN 3. Up ~ ~~ STAFF REPORT Public Works Services Department DATE: July 17, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Council ^ fl FROM: Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director ~ ' Prepared by: Tom Tait, Deputy Public Works Services Director Clement Flores, Maintenance Contracts Officer SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ONE-YEAR THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AT CITY FACILITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $527,653 Recommendation: Approve SUMMARY The 2007-08 Operating Budget provides for the care, maintenance and landscaping of all city owned property. On November 21, 2000, the City Council approved a one-year Agreement with optional contract extensions to CLS Landscape Management Inc. for landscape maintenance services at City facilities. However, since it has been seven (7) years since the City went out to bid for these services, staff felt it was prudent to go back out to bid. Staff advertised for Request for Qualifications to pre-qualify potential contractors for the landscape maintenance contact. On March 23, 2007, the City Clerk received only one proposal from CLS Landscape Maintenance Inc. Staff reviewed the firm's qualifications and determined that CLS had the quality, capacity and experience to satisfactorily perform the proposed work. Also, they have demonstrated this to be the case as they have done an excellent job for the City the last seven (7) years. On April 30, 2007, the City sent CLS a complete bid package with directions to return the bid package back to the City to be considered. Staff reviewed the Bid by CLS and found it to be a reasonable bid. The total cost to perform landscape maintenance duties at City facilities in 2006-07 was $508,359 this includes freeway ramp maintenance. The proposed cost to perForm landscape maintenance duties at city facilities increased by 3.8 percent, from $508,359 to $527,653. Staff recommends that the City Council award a one (1) year contract with optional extensions in the amount of $527,653 to CLS Landscape Management Inc. for landscape maintenance at various City facilities. Page 1 of 3 Mayor and City Council July 17, 2007 DISCUSSION The Public Works Services Department (PWSD) is responsible for the maintenance of all City owned landscaped areas. These public properties typically include medians, parkways, parks, water facilities, parking districts, and City owned facilities (e.g., Civic Center, Library, Community Center, etc). The landscape maintenance contract provides for routine maintenance as well as extraordinary maintenance on a time and material basis whenever landscape is damaged from a traffic accident, vandalism, storms, or for services not specified in the Agreement. These services may also include the replacement of old plant material, minor upgrades to irrigation systems and other improvements that will enhance the look of the landscaping. Based on past experience with this type .of work, staff has concluded that approximately $26,000 is needed each year for extraordinary maintenance. .Additionally, the contract includes $22,880 for the 21O freeway on & off ramp maintenance, which was approved by the City Council, in 2004. Staff felt that is was prudent to go out to bid for the landscape and maintenance services contract since it had been seven (7) years since the last time the contract went out to bid. In order to ensure that the City obtained a contractor who had the capability and resources to perform the duties of this. large landscape maintenance contract, Requests for Qualifications (RFQ's) to pre-qualify potential cont~actors for the landscape maintenance contact were advertised. On March 23, 2007, RFQ's were publicly opened and CLS was the only applicant. After reviewing .their app(icafion staff concluded that CLS had the financial capability and experience to satisfactorily perform the proposed works. Also, CLS has demonstrated not only the ability to perform the work to the satisfaction. of staff but they have also demonstrated the trustworthiness to perform the duties in the contract. Therefore, staff recommends that the City Council award a one (1) year contract with optional extensions in the amount of $527,653 to CLS Landscape Management Inc for landscape and maintenance services at various City facilities FISCAL IMPACT Sufficient funds have been appropriated in the 2007-08 operating budget in the amount of $527,653 to cover the cost to provide care and maintenance of the City's landscaped areas. Page 2 of 3 Mayor and City Council July 17, 2007 RECOMMENDATION 1. Award a one (1) year contract with optional extensions in the amount of $527,653 to CLS Landscape Maintenance Inc. for landscape and maintenance services at various City facilities. 2. Waive any informalities in the bid or bidding process. 3. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney Approved by: ~ William R. Kelly, City Manager PM:TT:CF Page 3 of 3 ,...~..... Au~~n 3~ 1Mf ~ ~ DATE: July 17, 2007 STAFF REPORT Public Works Services Department TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Direct~l~ Prepared by: Tom Tait, Deputy Director of P~lblic IjVorks Dave Thompson, Streets Superintendent SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH REPUBLIC ELECTRIC, INC. FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $155,000 Recommendation: Approve SUMMARY On November 2, 2004, the City Council approved Republic Electric as the City's new signal maintenance contractor. Republic Electric is reaching the end of their third (3) contract extension and has submitted a written offer to extend the existing contract for an additional one (1) year. The contractor's offer of extension reflects a 2.0% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to help offset the increasing cost of fuel and operations. All other conditions of the Agreement will remain in effect. Based on the skillful level of traffic signal maintenance services provided by Republic Electric, staff recommends that the City Council award a one (1) year contract extension to Republic Electric Inc. for traffic signal maintenance in the amount of $155,000 for routine maintenance and extraordinary repairs. DISCUSSION The Public Works Services Department contracts with Republic Electric Inc. for the preventative maintenance and repair of sixty (60) signalized intersections within the City. This service includes routine maintenance and repair of all traffic signals and intersection safety lighting. Additionally, Republic Electric Inc. performs extraordinary repairs, which include emergency repair of damaged signals that pose a safety hazard Page 1 of 3 Mayor and City Council July 17, 2007 to traffic. Damaged tra~c signals in need of immediate repair include those caused by traffic collisions, vandalism, and electrical failure. Throughout the term of-the contract, Republic Electric has responded and repaired all problems in a prompt and efficient manner during and after hours. The newly installed Automated Traffic Control System may require maintenance and repair services from the contractor for cameras mounted on the mast arms and for any extraordinary maintenance due to electrical malfunctions in the field communication network. This past year a traffic signal was installed at First Avenue and Santa Clara Street and in fiscal year 2007-08; a lighted pedestrian crosswalk will be installed on Duarte, between Baldwin and Holly, which will need to be added to the monthly maintenance schedule. The contract also provides for extraordinary maintenance on a time and material basis whenever there is a malfunction due to faulty equipment or a traffic accident. These services may also include service requests for repairs of damaged traffic signals after hours and on weekends. However, prompt repair of all extraordinary requests are necessary to ensure public safety and the continued, smooth flow of traffic for pedestrians and motorists throughout the City. Based on past experience with this type of work, staff has concluded that approximately $90,000 is needed each year for extraordinary maintenance. Republic Electric is a licensed electrical contracting and transportation-engineering firm that was founded in 1991. Republic Electric has faithfully executed all aspects of the contract and has provided excellent service to the City. Staff feels that extending the existing contract will ensure that the excellent quality of service being performed by Republic Electric will continue through the next fiscal year. Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year contract extension in the amount of $155,000 to Republic Electric for traffic signal maintenance services for routine maintenance and extraordinary repairs. FISCAL IMPACT Sufficient funds are budgeted in the 2007-08 Operating Budget for the Tra~c Signal Maintenance Services Contract. Page 2 of 3 . ~ Mayor and City Council July 17, 2007 1. Award a one (1) year contract extension in the amount of $755,000 to Republic Electric. 2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a contract amendment on behalf of the City. Approved: _~^'~' Wiiliam R. Kelly, City Manager PM:TT:DT Page 3 of 3 c4~ rNC~RpoaASID9~~eoPo STAFF REPORT Administrative Services Deparnnent DATE: July 17, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Tracey L. Hause, Administrative Services Direct~ SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE STAFF TO CONTINUE UTILZING PERSONNEL LEGAL SERVICES UNDER CURRENT LETTER AGREEMENTS Recommendation: Approve SUMMARY Staff is recommending the City Council authorize staff to continue utilizing personnel legal services under current letter agreements and authorize new fiscal terms. BACKGROUND In January 2003, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager and Administrative Services Director interviewed severai attorneys and firms primarily for the purpose of selecting a firm to represent the City during labor negotiations. William Floyd of Best, Best and Krieger was ultimately selected for that purpose and that action was approved by the City Council in March 2003. In addition, staff also felt it was critical to have access to more than one attorney or firm when addressing issues in the area of employee relations. Many times when an investigation into a matter is necessary, it is imperative that an independent attorney that will not ultimately be defending the City if litigation occurs, conduct the investigation, represent the City in a grievance hearing, etc. As a result, the City reached agreement with independent firms for services on an as needed basis. The City Council was informed of this action in a staff report in March 2D03. DISCUSSION Due to continued activity with several issues that are just about completed, sfaff is projecting tnat personnel legal services costs will not exceed appropriation authority but will exceed previous City Council's authorized contract amount for continuing with independent legal services under current letter agreements. As a result, staff is recommending the City Council authorize staff to continue utilizing personnel legal services under current letter agreements that are in place and authorize a new contract fiscal amount with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore ($40,~00) and Jackson Lewis, LLP ($60,000). Staff has been working with these firms on a number of personnel issues and is recommending these two firms continue their work with the City on several cases that are anticipated to be complete within the next two months. FISCAL IMPACT Adequate funds are available in the General Fund for the 2007/08 fiscal year RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the City Council: Authorize staff to continue utilizing personnel legai services untler current letter agreement and authorize new fiscal terms. Approved: ~ William R. Kelly, City Manager 2 v 9 mo ..e e.~~:"s,°ru~ co~~~n"y~tti°fi`6 STAFF REPORT Administrative Services Department DATE: July 17, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Tracey L. Hause, Administrative Services Directd~ SUBJECT: Authorize the Citv Manaqer to enter into a contract for temaorarv clerical services with Exoress Personnel Services in an amount not to exceed $25.000 for fiscal vear 2007-08 Recommended Action: Approve SUMMARY From time to time, various departments in the City require temporary clerical staffing services. Staff is recommending the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for temporary clerical services. DISCUSSION From time to time, the City utilizes severai temporary staffing agencies for cierical services. In order to streamline this process for the 2007-08 fiscal year staff is requesting the City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for temporary clerical services with Express Personnel Services in an amount not to exceed $25,000. As needs arise throughout the year, the contract will tie in place and returning to the City Council for an amendment will not be necessary unless temporary services far exceed what is anticipated at this time. The City has worked with a variety of temporary staffing agencies over the last few years, and Express Personnel services is the vendor of choice for several reasons. Express Personnel offers the City a competitive price with a billing rate of $14 per hour and Express Personnel gives the City the option to interview temporary candidates prior to their appointment. The City's experience in the past with billing rates has been the minimum rate offered is $'f5.20 per hour for general cierical positions. FISCAL IMPACT Sufficient funds will be available in the 2007-08 FY Budget as temporary services will only be required if vacancies exist or additional resources are made available for temporary services. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the City Council: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for temporary clerical services with Express Personnel Services in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for fiscal year 2007-08 Approved: ~ William R. Kelly, City Manager ~ +NC~R+'ogsT/9~~eo9 STAFF REPORT Development Services Department DATE: July 17, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director~ Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney By: Mary Cynar, Economic Development Administrator SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 2231 of the Citv Council of the City_of_Arcadia Adoptinq an Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Redevelopment Proiect Area Adoatinq an Eminent Domain Proqram for the Central Redevelopment Proiect Area and Directinq Aqency Staff to Record a Revised Statement of Proceedinqs. Recommendation: Adopt SUMMARY California Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code Section 33342.7) requires that prior to July 1, 2007 that all redevelopment agencies adopt an ordinance containing a description of the redevelopment agency's eminent domain program for redevelopment project areas within their jurisdiction and that prior to December 31, 2007, the agency record a statement of proceedings with the County Recorder, providing a description of the amendment adoption proceedings (pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33373). Agency Counsel has advised that the action is required even where a redevelopment agency no longer has the authority to use eminent domain under its redevelopment plan. DISCUSSION On May 8, 2007, the voters of the City of Arcadia approved Measure "B," which eliminated the use of eminent domain by the Redevelopment Agency in the Central Redevelopment Project Area. The measure passed by a 3 to 1 margin and the results of the election were certified at the June 5th City Council meeting. California Redevelopment law requires agencies to adopt an eminent domain program and record a statement of proceedings. While the Agency has a ciear mandate from the voters to eliminate the use ~f eminent domain, the California Redevelopment Association recommends that this formal action be taken to adhere to the state requirements, even where eminent domain is no longer authorized under the Mayor and City Council Chairman and Board Members July 17, 2007 Page 2 redevelopment plan (such as in Arcadia). Staff and Agency Counsel discussed the necessity of taking this formal action since the Agency has no eminent domain authority and ultimately concluded it should be taken though as a practical matter it will have no impact on Arcadia. Agency Counsel has advised that there is no apparent penalty for not taking action by July 1 as the statute otherwise provides. Agency Counsel previously recommended to staff to defer any action until the City Council first certified the results of the May 8 election concerning the eminent domain issue. Adoption of an eminent domain program does not modify any actions taken by the voters in May. Any future amendments to the Redevelopment Plan to authorize eminent domain in the Central Redevelopment Project Area would require a vote of the Arcadia electorate. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The actions associated with the adoption of the ordinance and recordation of proceedings is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15378 (a) of the California Environmental Quality Act. FISCAL IMPACT There are no direct fiscal impacts associated with the adoption of the proposed ordinance and recordation of proceedings RECOMMENDATION That the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 2231 adopting an Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Redevelopment Project Area, adopting an Eminent Domain Program for the Central Redevelopment Project Area and directing Agency staff to record a Revised Statement of Proceedings. Approved: ,~, u~ William R. Kelly, City Manager Attachment 1- Ordinance No. 2231 ORDINANCE NO. 2231 AN ORDINANCE OF TI~ CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO TI-IE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, ADOPTING AN EMINENT DOMAIN PROGRAM FOR TI~ CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND DIRECTING AGENCY STAFF TO RECORD A REVISED STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS WHEREAS, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") is a community redevelopment agency duly created, established, and authorized to transact buginess and exercise its powers, all under and pursuant to the Califomia Community Redevelopment Law (Part I of Division 24, commencing with Section 33000 of the Health & Safety Code of the State of California) ("CRL"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 1490 adopted on December 26, 1973, the Agency is engaged in activities necessary and appropriate to carry out the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Redevelopment Project Area ("Project Area"); and WHEREAS, The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") is engaged in activities necessary to carry out the Redevelopment Plan, as amended; and WI~EREAS, pursuant to CRL § 33342.7, prior to July 1, 2007, the legislative body of the Agency is required to adopt an ordinance containing a description of the Agency's eminent domain program ("Eminent Domain Program") for the Project Area; and WHEREAS, the Agency must record with the Los Angeles County Recorder a description of the land within the Project Area and a statement that any proceedings for the redevelopment of the Project Area have been instituted under CRL § 33373 ("Statement of Proceedings"); and WI-~EREAS, new CRL § 33373(d) more particularly requires the recordation of such Statement of Proceedings prior to the Agency's commencement of any future eminent domain action; and WHEREAS, prior to May 8, 2007, pursuant to Section 303 of the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area the Agency was authorized to acquire real properly in the Project Area by eminent domain until and including December 31, 2010; and WHEREAS, certain real property in the Project Area was exempt from the Agency's power of eminent domain and such properties are described in Exhibit B attached to the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, on May 8, 2007, Ballot Measure B was approved by the voters of the City of Arcadia, and applicable provisions of Measure B amended Section 2 303 of the Redevelopment Plan to preclude the Agency from acquiring property in the Project Area through the commencement of eminent domain proceedings; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the legislative body of the Agency to promote effective redevelopment, but to discourage abuses of eminent domain powers; and WHEREAS, the City now desires to adopt an eminent domain program describing the Agency's program pertaining to acquisition of real property by eminent domain in the Project Area if and when, if at all, the Agency is even authorized to employ the use of eminent domain pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan, including any limitations on the Agency's exercise of the power of eminent domain in the Project Area; and E= WHEREAS, City staff has determined that the approval and adoption of this Ordinance does not constitute an approval of any specific program, project or expenditure and does not constitute a project with in the meaning of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code § 21000) ("CEQA"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the foregoing, City staff has determined that a notice of exemption ("Notice of Exemption") for the approval of this Ordinance should be filed with the Coixnty of Los Angeles, pursuant to CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines and the City's Local CEQA Guidelines; 3 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES ORDAIN, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION L The City Council of the City of Arcadia hereby makes the following findings and determinations: SECTION 2. The purpose of this Ordinance is to adopt the Eminent Domain Program for the Project Area within the territorial jurisdiction of the City pursuant to CRL § 33342.7. SECTION 3. The Eminent Domain Program and policies for exercise of the power of eminent domain in the Redevelopment Plan, as amended, in addition to the respective specific provisions of the Redevelopment Plan regarding exercise of the power of eminent domain, shall be as follows: if the Agency is or becomes authorized to acquire real property by eminent domain in the Project Area pursuant to the provisions of the Redevelopment Plan, the Agency shall strictly adhere to the following laws in assessing just compensation and damages to affected property owners: The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, Article I, section 19 of the California Constitution, the Eminent Domain Law (California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1230.010, et seq.), the California Relocation Assistance Act (California Government Code Section 7260, et seq.), implementing rules and regulations (Title 25, California Code of Regulations) and such other 4 applicable local, state or federal ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations and decisional laws. The Agency shall assess the payment of fair market value for interests in real property, payment for the taking and damaging of improvements, fixtures and equipment, any diminution in value caused to a remainder of property acquired pursuant to a resolution of necessity, relocation benefits and assistance, loss of business goodwill in appropriate cases and the necessary costs of mitigating a loss of business goodwill. SECTION 4. Paragraph 5, Section 303 of the Redevelopment Plan is hereby d'eleted in its entirety and replaced by the following as Paragraphs: "EMINENT DOMAIN PROGRAM The Agency shall not acquire real property through the commencement of eminent domain proceedings. For purposes of this Redevelopment Plan, the Agency wi11 be deemed to have "commenced" eminent domain proceedings when it has adopted a resolution of necessity pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1245.210 et seq. If the Agency becomes authorized to acquire real property by eminent domain in the Project Area pursuant to the provisions of the Redevelopment Plan, the Agency shall strictly adhere to the following 5 in assessing just compensation and damages to affected owners: The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, Article I, section 19 of the California Constitution, the Eminent Domain Law (California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1230.010, et seq.), the California Relocation Assistance Act (California Government Code Section 7260, et seq.), implementing rules and regulations (Title 25, California Code of Regulations) and such other applicable local, state or federal ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations and decisional laws. The Agency shall assess the payment of fair market value for interests in real property, payment for the taking and damaging of improvements, fixtures and equipment, any diminution in value caused to a remainder of property acquired pursuant to a resolution of necessity, relocation benefits and assistance, loss of business goodwill in appropriate cases and the necessary costs of mitigating a loss of business goodwill." SECTION 5. The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk is hereby directed to send a certified copy of this Ordinance to the Agency, whereupon the Agency is vested with the continuing responsibility for carrying out the Redevelopment Plan. 6 SECTION 6. Agency Staff is hereby directed to record with the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, the Statement of Proceedings in accordance with Government Code § 27295 and CRL § 33373. SECTION 7. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on the thirty- first (31 st) day from and after the date of its final passage and shall be affixed to the Redevelopment Plan as an Amendment to such Plan. SECTION 8. If any part of this Ordinance or the Redevelopment Plan, as amended, is held to be invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of any remaining portion of this Ordinance or the Redevelopment Plan, as amended, and the City Council hereby declares that it would have passed the remainder of this Ordinance, if such invalid portion had been deleted. SECTION 9. The Executive Director of the Agency is hereby authorized to compile the Redevelopment Plan, as amended by this Ordinance, into a single document and said document, when filed with the City Clerk and the Agency Secretary, shall constitute the official Redevelopment Plan for the Central Redevelopment Project. SECTION 10. This Ordinance shall be introduced at least five (5) days prior to the City Council meeting at which this Ordinance is to be adopted. Within fifteen (15) days after the adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall certify to ~ ;' the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the Ordinance to be posted in at least three (3) public places within the City, and published once in Arcadia Weekly, a newspaper of general circulation in the City. 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: -.._._... n _. `__._, ._,~ ~ b : ~~J-,~iy~ Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney 8