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CITY COUNCIL /SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2012
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Harbicht called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL:
PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht
ABSENT: Council Member Kovacic
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Segal, seconded by Council Member Wuo to excuse
Council Member Kovacic.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) — No one appeared.
CLOSED SESSION
a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, conference with real property
negotiators.
Property: 35 West Huntington Drive, 21 Morlan Place, 101 -111 North Santa Anita
Avenue, 121 -159 North Santa Anita Avenue, Assessor Parcel No. 5775 - 025 -908
(property along Santa Clara Street).
Successor Agency Negotiators: City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto, Assistant City
Manager /Development Services Director Jason Kruckeberg, Administrative Services
Director Hue Quach, and Economic Development Manager Jerry Schwartz
Negotiating Parties: Arcadia Successor Agency and Rusnak /Arcadia (Paul Rusnak)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
The Closed Session adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Harbicht called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Reverend Julie Bryant, Arcadia Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Tom Tait, Public Works Services Director
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht
ABSENT: Council Member Kovacic
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Segal, seconded by Council Member Wuo to excuse
Council Member Kovacic.
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
City Attorney Deitsch reported that the Successor Agency to the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
met in a Closed Session to consider the one (1) item listed on the posted agenda; no reportable
action was taken.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto announced that, at the request of Council Member Amundson, a revision
was made to the May 15, 2012, City Council minutes and redistributed; and the staff report relating
to Public Hearing item 1.a was redistributed. Mr. Lazzaretto also announced that the Cable T.V.
channel was experiencing some technical difficulties earlier which have been corrected.
MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE
READING IN FULL
A motion was made by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Segal to read all
ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation of the 2012 Arcadia Beautiful Awards.
Mayor Harbicht and Janalee Shimmin, Chairperson of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission, made
presentations to those 2012 Award Beautiful Award recipients as follows:
440 S. Old Ranch Road
Robert & Linda Martinetto
1055 Panorama Drive
Colleen Grohs
30 W. Orange Grove Ave
Joanne Chinn
410 E. Camino Real Ave
Betty & Johnson Chen
1811 S. Seventh Ave
Stan & Cristen Schover
2530 Lee Ave
Roger & Jane Chandler & Bautista Gardening Service
1800 Louise Ave
Evelyne Glaser
1608 Holly Ave
Sung & Jung Han
471 W. Winnie Way
Larry & MaryAnn Smith
333 Fairview Ave
The Cheung Family
166 W. Las Flores Ave
Bob & Marian Hauerwaas
170 Sandra Avenue
Gary & Janet Campbell
322 Arbolada Drive
Vickie Zertuche
1220 Rodeo Road
917 E. Camino Real Ave
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1. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. A Council Member call up for review of Arcadia Planninq Commission approval of
Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 12 -02 to revise the operational
Conditions of Approval of Conditional Use Permit 97 -002 that approved the existinq
Extended Stay America Hotel at 401 East Santa Clara Street.
Recommended Action: Overturn the Planning Commission's decision and adopt the
amendment to CUP 97 -002 with the original Conditions of Approval (Public hearing
continued from June 5, 2012)
Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator, presented the staff report.
Mayor Harbicht opened the public hearing.
Tim McOsker, Attorney with the law firm of Mayer -Brown representing HVM L.L.C, appeared and
advised that his client is not willing to accept the additional language regarding indemnification as
requested by the City Attorney. He expressed appreciation to the City Council and staff for their
time and professionalism throughout the process.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Amundson, seconded by
Council Member Wuo, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Harbicht declared the public hearing
closed.
It was moved by Council Member Wuo, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on
roll call vote to overturn the Planning Commission's decision; and adopt the Amendment to CUP
97 -002 with the original Conditions of Approval as recommended by the City Attorney.
AYES: Council Member Wuo, Amundson, Segal, and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Kovacic
b. Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of an appeal of the Santa Anita Oaks
Homeowner's Association Architectural Design Review Board's denial of a new
home at 1101 San Carlos Road.
Recommended Action: Approve
Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator, presented the staff report.
Mr. Lazzaretto stated that a petition had been signed and submitted by property owners and
neighbors living in the Santa Anita Oaks area opposing the appeal requesting the City Council deny
the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's denial; he also noted that copies of a -mails
received by the City supporting denial of the proposal were also distributed to the City Council.
Mayor Harbicht opened the public hearing and announced a 3 minute time limit for public
comments.
Robert Tong, the Applicant of Sanyao International Inc., appeared and discussed the denial and
findings of the Santa Anita Oaks Architectural Design Review Board; he stated that the three
dimensional, computer -model that the Architectural Design Review Board had prepared by an
outside consultant was not an accurate depiction of the proposed new home; and stated that the
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design of the home is architecturally consistent with the City's design guidelines for single family
residences.
Sylvia Baghdadlian, daughter of the owner of the property, Houring Baghdadlian, appeared and
commented on the denial and findings of the Santa Anita Oaks Architectural Review Board.
George Voight, appeared and expressed his support with the development.
The following individuals appeared and spoke in opposition of the proposed new development.
Vince Vargas
Alan Crawford
Mike Perez
Raymond Riordan
Donna Perez
Charles Duffy
Hank Voznick
Robert Jackson
Richard Midgley
Steven Hawkins
Larry Daines
Don Weber
Mary Dougherty, President of the Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners Association, appeared and
commented on the Architectural Review Board's denial of the proposed new development and
urged the City Council to follow its policies as set forth in Resolution No. 6670 and support its
Planning Commission's decision to deny the appeal.
Mr. Tong, the Applicant, provided rebuttal testimony and comments.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Mayor Pro Tern Segal, seconded by Council
Member Amundson, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Harbicht declared the public hearing
closed.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Segal, seconded by Council Member Amundson to re -open and
continue the public hearing to the City Council meeting of July 17, 2012, in an attempt to allow the
parties to resolve their issues.
The City Council allowed Mr. Baghdadlian, owner of the property to speak. Mr. Baghdadlian urged
the City Council to make a decision regarding the new proposed development tonight.
After hearing comments from the owner of the property, Mr. Baghdadlian, Mayor Pro Tern Segal
withdrew his motion.
It was moved by Council Member Wuo, seconded by Mayor Harbicht, and carried on roll call vote to
approve the appeal to overturn the Planning Commission's decision, and conditionally approve the
proposed design, subject to the Conditions of Approval provided on page five of the staff report.
AYES: Council Member Wuo and Harbicht
NOES: Council Member Amundson and Segal
ABSENT: Council Member Kovacic
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Mayor Harbicht announced that due to the tied vote, the Public Hearing is automatically continued
to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of July 3, 2012.
C. Adopt Resolution No. 6836 confirmina the Enaineer's Report for the levv and
collection of the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 and the assessment diagram
connected therewith; and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal
Year 2012 -13.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Maria Taylor, Public Works Services Department Senior Management Analyst, presented the staff
report.
Mayor Harbicht opened the public hearing. No one appeared.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Mayor Pro Tern Segal, seconded by Council
Member Amundson, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Harbicht declared the public hearing
closed.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Segal, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on
roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6836 confirming the Engineer's Report for the levy and
collection of the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 and the assessment diagram connected
therewith; and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2012 -13.
AYES: Council Member Segal, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Kovacic
d. Adoption of Resolutions related to the 2012 -13 Fiscal Year Budget:
Resolution No. 6837 adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2012 -13, and appropriating
the amounts specified therein as expenditures from the funds.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Resolution No. 6838 adopting a Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan for Fiscal
Years 2012 -13, through 2016 -17.
Recommended Action: Adopt
City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report.
Mayor Harbicht opened the public hearing. No one appeared.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Mayor Pro Tern Segal, seconded by Council
Member Wuo, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Harbicht declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Segal, seconded by Council Member Wuo, and carried on roll call
vote to adopt Resolution No. 6837 adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2012 -13, and appropriating
the amounts specified as expenditures from the funds.
AYES: Council Member Segal, Wuo, Amundson and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Kovacic
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It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Segal, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on
roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6838 adopting a Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan for
Fiscal Years 2012 -13 through 2016 -17.
AYES: Council Member Segal, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Kovacic
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Scott Hettrick, Chairperson of the Library Board of Directors appeared and provided Library
statistics.
REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK
Council Member Wuo commented on the light traffic around town due to the school summer
vacation; he urged residents to participate in parks and recreation activities; and noted that the
Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on June 26 regarding changing the City's
parking and storage regulations for recreational vehicles.
Mayor Pro Tern Segal made some comments regarding the 1101 San Carlos Road public hearing
item; and stated that in his twelve years, this was one of the saddest days that he has been
involved in.
Council Member Amundson commented on a press release he received regarding suspicious
persons knocking on doors; and urged everyone to be cautious of their surroundings.
At the request of Council Member Amundson, Police Chief Guthrie provided some summer safety
tips.
Mayor Harbicht also commented on the public hearing regarding the San Carlos Road proposed
development and expressed his concern that the Homeowner Association and Architectural Review
Board are not acting responsibly.
City Clerk Glasco provided a brief report on boards and commissions.
Mayor Harbicht called for nominations and appointments
Arcadia Beautiful Commission (2 positions open)
Council Member Wuo nominated Edward Huang and Sheryl Lopez for reappointment to the Arcadia
Beautiful Commission.
Seeing no other nominations, Edward Huang and Sheryl Lopez were reappointed to the Arcadia
Beautiful Commission for four (4) year terms ending June 30, 2016.
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Historical Museum Commission 0 position open)
Council Member Wuo nominated Vince Foley for reappointment to the Historical Museum
Commission.
Seeing no other nominations, Vince Foley was reappointed to the Historical Museum Commission
for a four (4) year term ending June 30, 2016.
Human Resources Commission (2 positions open)
Mayor Pro Tern Segal nominated Timothy Murphy for reappointment to the Human Resources
Commission.
Council Member Wuo nominated Lyn Tom for appointment to the Human Resources Commission.
Mayor Harbicht nominated James Dolan for appointment to the Human Resources Commission.
Seeing no other nominations, Council Members casted their votes as follows:
Roll Call:
Council Member Amundson
Council Member Wuo:
Mayor Pro Tern Segal:
Mayor Harbicht:
Timothy Murphy and James Dolan
Timothy Murphy and Lyn Tom
Timothy Murphy and James Dolan
Timothy Murphy and James Dolan
By majority vote, Timothy Murphy was reappointed and James Dolan was appointed to the Human
Resources Commission for four (4) year terms ending June 30, 2016.
Library Board of Trustees (1 position open)
Council Member Wuo nominated Denise Gellene Bates for appointment to the Library Board of
Trustees.
Seeing no other nominations, Denise Gellene Bates was appointed to the Library Board of Trustees
for a four (4) year term ending June 30, 2016.
Planning Commission 0 position open)
Council Member Amundson nominated Sam Falzone for appointment to the Planning Commission.
Seeing no other nominations, Sam Falzone was appointed to the Planning Commission for a four
(4) year term ending June 30, 2016.
Recreation and Parks Commission (2 positions open)
Council Member Amundson nominated Dolores Foley and Lyn Tom for appointment to the
Recreation and Parks Commission.
Seeing no other nominations, Dolores Foley and Lyn Tom were appointed to the Recreation and
Parks Commission for four (4) year terms ending June 30, 2016.
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Senior Citizens' Commission (1 At Large City Council Appointment, 1 At Large Appointment and 3
Service Club Appointment positions open)
Mayor Pro Tern Segal nominated Carol Curtis for reappointment to the Senior Citizens' Commission
Assistance League (Service Club position) as recommended by the Assistance League.
Seeing no other nominations, Carol Curtis was reappointed to the Senior Citizens' Commission
Assistance League (Service Club appointment) for a two (2) year term ending June 30, 2014.
Mayor Pro Tern Segal nominated Betty Dos Remedios for appointment to the Senior Citizens'
Commission (Service Club position) as recommended by the Golden Age Club.
Seeing no other nominations, Betty Dos Remedios was appointed to the Senior Citizens'
Commission Golden Age Club (Service Club appointment) to a two (2) year term ending June 30,
2014.
Mayor Pro Tern Segal nominated Steve Sherman for appointment to the Senior Citizens'
Commission (Service Club position) as recommended by the Senior Men's Club, to fill an unexpired
term ending June 30, 2013.
Seeing no other nominations, Steve Sherman was appointed to the Senior Citizens' Commission
(Service Club appointment) to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2013.
Mayor Pro Tern Segal nominated Mary Ball for appointment to the Senior Citizens' Commission At-
Large position.
Seeing no other nominations, Mary Ball was appointed to the Senior Citizens' Commission At -Large
position for a two (2) year term ending June 30, 2014.
Council Member Harbicht nominated Monty Lindsey for reappointment to the Senior Citizens'
Commission At -Large position (City Council appointment).
Seeing no other nominations, Monty Lindsey was reappointed to the Senior Citizens' Commission
(City Council) At -Large position for a two (2) year term ending June 30, 2014.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2012, the Special Meetinq
Minutes of May 29, 2012, and the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2012.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Adopt Resolution No. 6835 establishing an appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2012-
13.
Recommended Action: Adopt
C. Adopt the Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2012 -13.
Recommended Action: Adopt
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d. Authorize the California Insurance Pool Authority (CIPA) to enter into a three -year
agreement with Carl Warren & Company on behalf of the City of Arcadia for Third
Party Administrator Services for General and Auto Liability Claims in the amount of
$19,800 for FY 2012 -13 and $20,390 annually for Fiscal Years 2013 -14 and 2014-
15.
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Adopt Ordinance No. 2297 amendinq Part 9 of Chapter 2, Article IV of the Arcadia
Municipal Code by adding a new Section 4290.1 prohibiting the use of tobacco
products at City Parks, Recreation areas, and Entertainment events.
Recommended Action: Adopt
f. Award a one (1) year purchase order contract to Waterline Technologies, Inc. for
Sodium Hypochlorite to be used for the disinfection of the City's municipal water
supply in the amount of $42,891.
Recommended Action: Approve
g. Award a one (1) year purchase order contract extension to 10 -8 Retrofit Inc. for the
installation of emergency related equipment and lighting for City vehicles, in an
amount not to exceed $35,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
h. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the Citv
of Alhambra for 2,000 acre feet of Fiscal Year 2011 -12 water production rights in
the main San Gabriel Basin for a total cost of $1,152,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
L Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a professional services
agreement with Pun & McGeady for the City's Financial Auditing Services for the
Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2012, in the amount of $37,600.
Recommended Action: Approve
j. Accept the donation of $1,000 to the Arcadia Public Library from the Arcadia
Masonic Lodge #278 for a library school intern at the Library.
Recommended Action: Approve
k. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract with Los Angeles Air
Conditioning. Inc. to re- design the Fire Station 105 boiler room heating system in
the amount of $38,941.
Recommended Action: Approve
I. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an agreement with Liebert
Cassidy Whitmore for Fiscal Year 2012 -13 in an amount not to exceed $42,000 for
personnel legal services.
Recommended Action: Approve
M. Direct the City Manager to review the City's Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to
the Political Reform Act of 1974.
Recommended Action: Approve
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n. Authorize and direct the City Manager to transmit a Letter of Indemnification to
Santa Anita Park regarding use of Santa Anita Park property for Fire and Police
Department training and other City Activities /Events.
Recommended Action: Approve
o. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a three -year agreement with
PoliceReports.US to provide online access for the distribution of certain police
reports to authorized involved parties.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Segal, and carried on
roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar items 3.a through 3.0.
AYES: Council Member Amundson, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Kovacic
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, the Mayor adjourned this meeting at 10:40 p.m. to July 3, 2012,
6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive,
Arcadia.
Gene Glasco, City Clerk
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By:
Lisa Mussenden
Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager
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CITY COUNCIL /SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2012
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Harbicht called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht
ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION /STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) — No one
appeared.
CLOSED SESSION
a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 — Conference with real property
negotiators
Property: Corto Road Property — Assessor Parcel Number 5777 - 002 -900
City Negotiators: Dominic Lazzaretto, City Manager and Jason Kruckeberg,
Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director
Negotiating Parties: City of Arcadia and Property Owner City of Arcadia
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
STUDY SESSION
a. Report, discussion, and direction regarding Gold Line Transit Plaza Design Concepts
and Funding.
Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director, Phil Wray, Deputy
Director of Development Services /City Engineer, and Linda Hui, Transportation Services Manager,
presented the staff report.
It was moved by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Amundson to accept the
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) 2009 Call for Projects funding for
the Gold Line Station Transit Plaza Enhancements in the amount of $318,400 with the City's match
of $136.000 and to use the funds as leverage to match the federal funding obtained by the Authority
for the bus /pedestrian interface enhancements; and selected the Town Square design (Concept A)
as preferred design concept for further refinement; and that the design of the benches be refined
and the transit plaza have a water feature.
AYES: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Mayor adjourned the Study Session at 6:40 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Harbicht called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Reverend Jolene Cadenbach, Arcadia Congregational Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mary Beth Hayes, Director of Library and Museum Services
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
Mr. Deitsch, City Attorney, reported that the City Council met in a Closed Session to consider the
one item listed on the posted agenda; no reportable action was taken.
Mr. Deitsch also reported that the City Council met in a Study Session to hear a report from staff
regarding the Gold Line Transit Plaza Design Concepts and Funding; and that on motion by Council
Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Amundson, the City Council unanimously accepted
the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) 2009 Call for Projects funding for the
Gold Line Station Transit Plaza Enhancements in the amount of $318,000 with the City's match of
$136,000, and use the funds as leverage to match the federal funding obtained by the Authority for
the bus /pedestrian interface enhancements; and that the Town Square Design Concept A be the
preferred design concept.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Lazzaretto stated there was no supplemental agenda information; and he welcomed and
congratulated Mary Beth Hayes, the new Director of Library and Museum Services.
MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE
READING IN FULL
A motion was made by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segal to read all
ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
PRESENTATIONS
a. City Clerk to administer the Oath of Office to newly appointed Board and
Commission Members.
Mayor Harbicht recognized the outgoing Board and Commission Members with a plaque; and
acknowledged those outgoing Board and Commission Members who were not present.
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The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to the new incoming Board and Commission
Members.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of an appeal of the Santa Anita Oaks
Homeowner's Association Architectural Design Review Board's denial of a new
home at 1101 San Carlos Road. (Public hearing continued from June 19, 2012)
Recommended Action: Approve
Director Kruckeberg, presented the staff report.
In response to a question by Mayor Harbicht, Council Member Kovacic responded that he had
viewed the June 19, 2012, tape regarding the Public Hearing item relating to 1101 San Carlos
Road.
Mayor Harbicht opened the public hearing.
Robert Tong, (the Applicant) of Sanyao International Inc., appeared and discussed the revised
building footprints, and revised elevations from the front and rear of the property.
The following individuals appeared and spoke in opposition of the proposed new development.
Vincent Vargas
Francis Chen
Donna Perez
David Sullivan
Jean Voznick
Linda Semain
Ms. Frederick
Ruth Bell
Don Weber
Bob Jackson
Richard Midgley
Mary Dougherty, President of the Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners Association
Mr. Tong, provided rebuttal testimony and comments.
Hector Amesquita, of Sanyao International Inc., provided additional information regarding the
proposed new development.
Sylvia Baghdadlian, daughter of the owner of the property, Houring Baghdadlian, appeared and
commented on the denial and findings of the Santa Anita Oaks Architectural Review Board and
urged the City Council to allow them to build their home.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Wuo, seconded by Council
Member Kovacic, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Harbicht declared the public hearing
closed.
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It was moved by Council Member Wuo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segal, and carried on roll call
vote to approve the appeal to overturn the Planning Commission decision, approve the proposed
design, Modification No. MA 12 -22; and Oak Tree Encroachment Permit No. THE 12 -16, subject to
the following conditions of approval 1) the proposed design shall be revised to provide a minimum
35-0" setback from the southerly street side property line and the revised design shall be subject to
approval by Planning Services; 2) the applicant shall comply with all of the recommendations listed
in the May 5, 2012, report from Certified Arborist, Mr. Michel Crane; and 3) a certified arborist shall
provide a written follow -up report to Planning Services to verify fulfillment of the conditions of
approval prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
AYES: Council Member Wuo, Segal, and Harbicht
NOES: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic
ABSENT: None
b. Adopt Resolution No. 6827 amending and adopting Local Guidelines for
Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code
Section 21000 et seg.).
Recommended Action: Adopt
City Manager Lazzaretto, and Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator, presented the
staff report.
Mayor Harbicht opened the public hearing.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council
Member Amundson, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Harbicht declared the public hearing
closed.
It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Wuo, and carried on roll call
vote to adopt Resolution No. 6827 amending and adopting Local Guidelines for Implementing the
California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.).
AYES: Council Member Segal, Wuo, Kovacic, and Harbicht
NOES: Council Member Amundson
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one appeared.
REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK
Mr. Glasco, City Clerk, congratulated Allison Chan, who graduated last month from Arcadia High
School, and received the first Arcadia Police Officers Association Officer Albert Mathias Memorial
Scholarship; he announced Sierra Madre's Annual Fourth of July Parade; he noted that he will be
driving Mayor Harbicht and his wife, Patsy in the 1959 Ford Galaxy 500 Police vehicle; and he
wished everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July.
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Council Member Amundson commented on the recent publicity in the newspaper of the San Gabriel
Valley Council of Governments; he announced Fourth of July festivities and locations around the
San Gabriel Valley; the Marine Marching Band on July 5 in the front lawn at Arcadia City Hall and
encouraged everyone to attend; and stated that he would like to see an Arcadia Fourth of July
celebration next year.
Mayor Pro Tern Segal congratulated the Arcadia Chinese Association on their 30 year anniversary;
and he wished every a happy and safe Fourth of July.
Council Member Kovacic thanked Mr. Glasco for driving the Mayor in the Sierra Madre Fourth of
July Parade; and noted that he will be driving in the car behind the Mayor; he announced that he
and Mayor Pro Tern Segal are working on an announcement that has to do with the Performing Arts
Center at the High School and may result in a patriotic concert next year; he congratulated Mary
Beth Hayes on her appointment as Director of Library and Museum Services; he announced that
his recent 10 day trip to China was hosted by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with
Foreign Countries and did not cost the City of Arcadia any money; he congratulated all incoming
and outgoing board and commission members; and he wished everyone a happy and safe Fourth
of July.
Council Member Wuo thanked Mayor Pro Tern Segal on a great job representing the City of Arcadia
at the Chinese Association Installation Dinner; he acknowledged and thanked outgoing President
Josephine Louie for a great year and welcomed the incoming President Joanna Liang; and he
wished everyone a happy Fourth of July.
Mayor Harbicht thanked Mayor Pro Tern Segal for filling in for him at the Arcadia Chinese
Association Installation Dinner; and commented on the Southern California Morman Choir and
encouraged the public to attend if given the opportunity. He expressed his concerns regarding the
Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners Association and Architectural Review Board and their handling of
matters; and noted that if the Homeowners Association is sued the City of Arcadia would have to
defend them and spend taxpayer money.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Arcadia
Chamber of Commerce for $62,000 for Fiscal Year 2012 -13.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Kovacic,
and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar item 2.a.
AYES: Council Member Segal, Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. CITY COUNCIL
a. Report, discussion and consideration of policy regarding property address
changes.
Recommended Action: Customer - requested address changes should not be
reinstated
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Director Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director presented the staff
report.
It was moved by Council Member Wuo, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on
roll call vote not reinstate customer - requested address changes.
AYES: Council Member Wuo, Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, the Mayor adjourned this meeting at 10:20 p.m. to July 17, 2012, at
6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive,
Arcadia.
By:
Gene Glasco, City Clerk
Lisa Mussenden
Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager
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