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Home My WebLink AboutMAY 1,2007 I I I 49:0064 CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2007 A Closed Session of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber Conference Room, Arcadia City Hail, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Segal cailed the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal ABSENT: None CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) None CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators. City Neootiators: Wiiliam W. Floyd and Tracey Hause. Emolovee Oroanizations: 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. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Segal cailed the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Reverend Daniel Earp, Amazing Grace Congregational Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Roger Chandler ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal ABSENT: None 1 05-01-2007 49:0065 REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM City Attorney Steve Deitsch announced that the City Council meet in a Closed Session to I discuss the one (1) item listed on the posted agenda regarding labor negotiations. No reportable action was taken. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Amundson, seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler and carried on roll call vote to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 1. PUBLIC HEARING a. ORDINANCE NO. 2229 AMENDING ARTICLE VIII. CHAPTER 5. PART 4. SECTION 8540.4 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE. CONCERNING THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL. SPA AND HOT TUB CODE. Recommended Action: Adopt Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administrator presented the staff report regarding I a proposed Municipal Code amendment which changes provisions of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code. He noted that this amendment will separately define private and public swimming pools and also, the proposed change will codify the administrative procedure staff has been currently following. Mr. Kruckeberg further noted that this amendment will also clarify the barrier requirements on private swimming pools. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht and seeing no further 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 adopt Ordinance No. 2229 amending Article VIII, Chapter 5, Part 4, Section 8540.4 of the Arcadia Municipal Code, concerning the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code. AYES: NOES: Council Member Chandler, Harbicht, Amundson, Wuo, and Segal None PUBLIC COMMENTS Vicky Stiles, President Baldwin Stocker PTA appeared and spoke regarding activities at Baldwin Stocker Elementary School. I John Dickham appeared and spoke regarding The Shops at Santa Anita. 2 05-01-2007 I I I 49:0066 REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK Council Member Amundson commented on an article in the newspaper regarding gambling; he announced that Thursday is National Day of Prayer and the Arcadia Interfaith Action Group will have a prayer service at the Lutheran Church of the Cross on Duarte Road at 6:30 p.m. and everyone is invited. He spoke on the subject of eminent domain and also announced the deadline dates for receiving ballots on the upco.ming election. Council Member Chandler commented on a couple of letters he received regarding The Shops at Santa Anita from officials of Renton, Washington; and commented on a potential referendum regarding The Shops at Santa Anita. Council Member Harbicht reminded everyone of the Fire Fighters Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday at the Fire Station at Huntington and Baldwin. . Council Member Wuo commented on the safety of car burglaries; he wished all mothers a Happy Mother's Day and also encouraged all residents to come out and vote on May 8th and urged residents to vote No on Measure A and Yes on Measure B. James Barrows, City Clerk commented on his recent trip to Florida with the Arcadia High School Orchestra and Choral Groups where they performed in the Heritage Festival and brought home a total of 16 awards in different categories. Mayor Segal announced his appointments of City Council liaisons to the various City commissions and local agencies for fiscal year 2007-2008 as followl1: Arcadia Beautiful Commission Historical Museum Commission Human Resources Commission Library Board of Trustees Planning Commission Recreation Commission Senior Citizens' Commission Chamber of Commerce Foothill Private Industry Council Foothill Transit Gold Line JPA Independent Cities Assn. L.A. County Division of the League of California Cities League City Selection Committee San Gabriel Council of Govt.'s San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Sanitation District South California Association of Governments Youth Services Coordinating Council LAC MT A - San Gabriel Valley Chandler Harbicht Wuo Wuo Amundson Harbicht Chandler Harbicht, alternate - Segal Segal, alternate - Harbicht Chandler, alternate - Segal Chandler, alternate - Segal Wuo, alternate - Segal Segal, alternate - Harbicht Segal, alternate - Harbicht Harbicht, alternate - Segal Chandler Chandler, alternate - Harbicht Segal, alternate - HarbichtJ Wuo, alternate - Segal Chandler In response to the question by Mayor Segal regarding the $5 million dollar challenge by Mr. Caruso, Mr. Wong of Westfield responded that various actions are being considered. 3 05-01-2007 49:0067 Mr. Segal commented on Measure A and the impacts to the City if passed; he explained eminent domain issues and private property rights; and urged citizens to vote No on Measure A and Yes on Measure B. I 2. CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 3. 2007. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 11. 2007. CONTINUED ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 17.2007 AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 17. 2007. Recommended Action: Approve Minutes b. AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A . PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CAPORICCI & LARSON FOR AGENCY AUDIT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $8.615.00. Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 3. 2007. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 11. 2007. CONTINUED ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 17. 2007 AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 17. 2007. Recommended Action: Approve Minutes c. I d. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CAPORICCI & LARSON FOR CITY AUDIT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $38.085.00. Recommended Action: Approve e. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE (3) YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KNIGHT COMMUNICATIONS. Recommended Action: Approve f. RESOLUTION NO. 6568 REVISING THE CITY'S EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS RESOLUTION. Recommended Action: Adopt g. RESOLUTION NO. 6569 APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF THE FY 06-07 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT-ARTICLE 4 CLAIM FORM TO RECEIVE CAPITAL AND OPERATING FUNDS FOR ARCADIA TRANSIT. Recommended Action: Adopt h. RESOLUTION NO. 6570 ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO.2 TO THE METRO GOLD LINE PHASE II JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AGREEMENT ADMITTING THE CITY OF ONTARIO AS AN AUTHORIZED MEMBER OF THE METRO GOLD LINE PHASE II CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY. Recommended Action: Adopt I 4 05-01-2007 I I I 49:0068 i. APPROPRIATE AN ADDITIONAL $163.000 IN TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE FUNDS AND $90.000 IN CAPITAL OUTLAY FOR THE SUNSET BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NOBEST INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $328.800. Recommended Action: Approve A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to approve items 1a through 1i on the City Council/Agency Consent Calendars. AYES: Council/Agency Members Harbicht, Wuo, Amundson, Chandler and Segal NOES: None 3. CITY MANAGER a. AT&T'S ENCROACHMENT PERMIT PROCESS OF CABLE TELEVISION. Recommended Action: Receive and File Tracey Hause, Administrative Services Director provided the staff report regarding changes in technology and in state and federal legislation related to cable, video and telecommunication services. Phil Wray, City Engineer discussed AT&T's "Project Lightspeed", cabinet locations, the permit application process and environmental impacts under CEQA. Rich Roach, AT&T representative gave a brief presentation on the project and distributed brochures to the City Council. Mr. Kelly commented on AT&T's project, including the appearance of the cabinets, and recommends that this report is to receive and file only. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, and carried on roll call vote to receive and file. AYES: NOES: Council Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Amundson, Wuo and Segal None b. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. ADR 2005-26 EXPANSION OF WESTFIELD SANTA ANITA MALL - PHASE 1B Recommended Action: Approve the Addendum to the EIR; approve ADR 05-26 subject to the conditions set forth in the staff report or as amended by the City Council, and adopt the following Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 6561 APPROVING THE EJR ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND ADOPTING THE STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS AND FINDINGS BASED UPON THE EIR ADDENDUM FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW ADR 2005-026 ON PHASE 1B OF THE EXPANSION OF WESTFIELD SHOPPINGTOWN - SANTA ANITA. Recommended Action: Adopt 5 05-01-2007 49:0069 RESOLUTION NO. 6562 APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW ADR 2005-026 FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE WESTFIELD SHOPPINGTOWN I - SANTA ANITA (PHASE 1B) AT 400 SOUTH BALDWIN AVENUE. Recommended Action: Adopt Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director provided a summary of the Westfield Santa Anita Mall Phase 1B expansion and the EIR addendum. Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administrator provided a summary of the project and an analysis on the parking supply demand during construction. Phil Wray provided an analysis and summary of the pick-up/drop-off area and the neighborhood traffic intrusion bond. Pat Gibson, Traffic Engineer with Fehr & Peers/Kaku Associates for Westfield spoke regarding traffic issues. Mr. Wong, President of Westfield USA provided an overview of the project and stated that in all likelihood the Robinsons-May space will remain empty; that they do not anticipate it will be filled prior to the completion of Phase 1 B. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Wuo, seconded by Council/Agency Amundson that Westfield staff the drop off area following the opening of Phase 1 b through January 15, 2008 and at the conclusion of the staffing period, applicant shall have an additional 90 days to manage the drop-Off area as they want and then work with City staff to determine if additional modifications or added staffing is needed. AYES: NOES: Council Member Wuo, Amundson, Chandler and Segal Council Member Hamicht I A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6561 approving the EIR Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report and adopting the statement of environmental effects and findings based upon the EIR addendum for Architectural Design Review ADR 2005- 026 on Phase 1 B of the expansion of Westfield Shoppingtown - Santa Anita. AYES: NOES: Council Member Chandler, Wuo, Amundson, Harbicht and Segal None A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6562 approving Architectural Design Review ADR 2005-026 for the expansion of the Westfield Shoppingtown - Santa Anita (Phase 1 B) at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, as amended (to include a Condition #33). AYES: NOES: Council Member Chandler, Wuo, Amundson, Harbicht and Segal None I 6 05-01-2007 I I I 49:0070 c. ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCES RELATING TO "THE SHOPS AT SANTA ANITA". ORDINANCE NO. 2226 ADOPTING "THE SHOPS AT SANTA ANITA PARK SPECIFIC PLAN" AND THE SPECIFIC LAND USE REGULATIONS CONTAINED THEREIN WITH RESPECT TO THE SHOPS AT SANTA ANITA PARK. Recommended Action: Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2227 MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT OF THE ARCADIA ZONING CODE TO ADD A "COMMERCIAL-ENTERTAINMENT" ZONE AND REGULATIONS THERETO: AND AMENDING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY FROM "S-1" AND "R-1". TO "SP S-1". "SP R-1" AND SP CEo WITH RESPECT TO THE SHOPS AT SANTA ANITA PARK. Recommended Action: Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2228 APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND SANTA ANITA ASSOCIATES. LLC. PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65864 ET SEQ. Recommended Action: Adopt A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Ordinance No. 2226 adopting "The Shops at Santa Anita Park Specific Plan" and the Specific Land Use Regulations contained therein with respect to the Shops at Santa Anita Park. AYES: NOES: Council Member Harbicht, Chandler, Amundson, Wuo and Segal None A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Ordinance No. 2227 making certain amendments to the text of the Arcadia Zoning Code to add a "Commercial-Entertainment" Zone and Regulations thereto; and amending the zoning designation of certain property within the City from "S-1" and "R-1" to "SP S-1", SP R-1" and "SP CE" with respect to the Shops at Santa Anita Park. AYES: NOES: Council Member Harbicht, Chandler, Amundson, Wuo and Segal None A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Ordinance No. 2228 approving a Development Agreement between the City of Arcadia and Santa Anita Associates, LLC, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65864 et seq. AYES: NOES: Council Member Harbicht, Chandler, Amundson, Wuo and Segal None 7 05-01-2007 49:0071 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. The City Council Redevelopment Agency adjourned this meeting to May 15, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room. ATTEST: ~ 8 05-01-2007 I I I