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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 18,2005 I I I 47:0006 MINUTES Arcadia City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2005 ODD ~, 6:00 p.m,/ City Council Chamber Conference Room AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - Time reserved for comment by the public (5 minutes per person> CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section S49S6,9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the workers' compensation case of Michael Cervantes. b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Govt. Code Section 54957) Title: City Manager 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber INVOCATION Reverend Matthew Chong, Church of the Good Shepherd PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Steve Deitsch, City Attorney ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. REPORT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS No reportable action was taken by the Council in Closed Session. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Segal to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive reading in full. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of Citizen of the Month Awards to youth volunteers for the Arcadia library, the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, and to the Recreation and Community Services Department "Volunteens", 1 01-18-05 47:0007 I 1. PUBLIC HEARING a. An aooeal of Resolution 1715 aoorovinq Aoolication No, CUP 04-014 and ADR 03-040: A Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Desiqn Review aoolication to construct a 78-unit senior condominium oroiect at 161 Colorado Place, Staff Report Mr. Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director presented the Council with an overview of the public hearing item; he noted the age restriction conditions in the conditional use permit and noted that this is a "market rate" project, Public Testimony Motion to Close Public Hearing Cou ncil Deliberation Motion Roll Call Mayor Kovacic noted his concern regarding the age requirements for unit occupants as this project was provided with incentives to encourage senior citizen housing. In response to a code enforcement question from Council Member Marshall, City Attorney Steve Dietsch noted the order of appeal for a code violation at the project. Rodnev Kahn. 1111 N, Brand Blvd" representing the developers of the senior housing project, in support of the Council's approval of this project. Tom Fasea. an Arcadia resident, noted that the project will now bring a 45 foot high building directly behind his house; he further expressed his concerns regarding landscaping on the project site. Jeffrev Lee, an Arcadia resident, appeared to provide input on this project based upon his experience as a developer of senior citizen housing. I A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Wuo, and noting no objections, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Council Member Wuo noted that there were concessions made to the developer in order to encourage senior citizen housing and wants to restrict ownership to those who are fifty, five (55) years of age or older; he would like to see this condition listed in the project. Council Member Segal noted that the project occupancy requirements include provisions that at least one occupant must be at least 55 years of age. A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to adopt the Negative Declaration, approve applications Nos. CUP 04-014 and ADR 03-040 to construct a 78-unit senior condominium project at 161 Colorado Place, and direct staff to prepare a resolution incorporating the Council's decision and specific findings, mitigate landscape with trees of special species, and have landscape plans approved by the City. Ayes: Noes: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. I b. An ~ of the Planninq Commission's denial of Q Modification Aoolication No. MP 2004- 010 to allow a ouest house converted without oermits at 1050 W. Foothill Blvd, 2 01-18-05 I I I 47:0008 Staff Report Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator, presented the staff report; she noted that the hobby room on this property was illegally converted into a guest house; CalTrans noted that raw sewage was being released into their right-of-way from this illegally converted residence; she further noted that once the property owner was made aware of the violation, he sought to make the guest house legal, however, the owner's proposed conversion was not permitted, and the Planning Commission voted to deny the applicant's request. Public Testimony Motion to Close Public Hearing Council Deliberation Motion Roll Call Rob Katherman. representative of the Katherman Company who submitted a modification application on this project to legalize the accessory structure as a guest house, appeared to speak in support of the Council approving the appeal of this project Julian Warner. representing Mr. Rosado, appeared to support the appeal of this project. Jeff McClellan. 10S0 W. Foothill, appeared in support of the appeal. It was moved by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Marshall and carried without objection to close the public hearing. Council Member Marshall noted that the guesthouse is in violation of the code and does not favor approval of the appeal. Council Member Segal, noted that he would like to give the occupants six (6) months to convert the residence back into the permitted hobby room and vacate the residence. A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Marshall, and carried on roll call vote to deny the Modification Application No. MP 2004-010, noting that is will not secure an appropriate improvement, prevent an unreasonable hardship, nor promote uniformity of development; and further require that the current inhabitants vacate the property and convert the illegal second unit back into a hobby room containing no more than one (1) bedroom and three-quarter (3/4) bathroom within six months from the date of the City Council's action. Ayes: Noes: Council/Agency Members Chandier, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. c. Consideration of General Plan amendments and Zone chanoes to properties throuohout the Q1y to provide consistency between the Arcadia General Plan and the Zonino Map (GP 04-001 and ZC 04-003). Staff Report Mr. Penman presented the staff report; he noted that various parcels of the General Plan and Zoning Map need to be amended as to be consistent with each other; Ms. Butler further categorized the findings in six different areas 1) Live Oak Corridor, 2) Baldwin Corridor, 3) Downtown Corridor, 4) Colorado Corridor, S) Foothill/First Corridor, and 6) Marendale Subdivision; she noted that there were approximately 2S0 properties which were identified as being inconsistent with both the General Plan and Zoning Map. 3 01-18-05 Public Testimony Motion to Close Public Hearing Council Deliberation Motion Roll Call d. Staff Report Public Testimony Motion to Close Public Hearing 47:0009 Jeffrev Lee. Arcadia resident, appeared to ask questions of staff regarding the proposed zoning changes, he further noted that he owns a property that is non-conformance and offered pros and cons regarding the rezoning of the area. Eggffi' O'Connell, representing Santa Anita Church, appeared to comment on the zoning changes being recommended, James Schumacher, 243-245 E. Foothill Blvd., appeared to speak in opposition to a proposed zoning change. Sue Mvahara, owner of 253 E. Foothill since 1978, appeared to speak on this item. Michael Rule, 307 E, Foothill Blvd" appeared to speak on this item. Jim Reich. 250 E. Sycamore, appeared to speak on this item. A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Chandler and carried without objection to close the public hearing. Bill Kelly, City Manager, noted that this agenda item only deals with property zoning and that there are no particular projects in question this evening. It was moved by Council Member Segal, and seconded by Council Member Wuo, then carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No, 6456: a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, approving Amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map of the Arcadia General Plan for certain properties within the City; and introduce Ordinance No. 2203, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California approving the rezoning of certain properties within the City. Ayes: Noes: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. Front line Police Services funded throuoh the COP5-SlESF Proqram, Mr. Kelly presented the report; he noted that the COPS Program grant funds enables local police agencies to enhance public safety by purchasing equipment and/or services otherwise unavailable to them through their respective budgets, None. A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Marshall, then carried without objection to close the public hearing, Council None. Deliberation 4 01-18-05 I I I I I I Motion Roll Call e. Staff Report Public Testimony Motion to Close Pu blic Hearing Council Deliberation Motion Roll Call f. Staff Report Public Testimony Motion to Close Public Hearinq 47:00010 A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to approve Resolution No. 64SS: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, authorizing the Arcadia Police Department to use funds allocated from the Citizens' Option For Public Safety-Supplemental law Enforcement Services Fund (COPS-SlESF) for the purpose of front line police services. Ayes: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic Noes: None. Permit fee for door-to-door oeddlina. solicitinq, and canvassinq. Mr. Penman provided a brief presentation on this item; he noted that this fee was determined based on an anlaysis using the City's Cost Allocation Program. None. A motion was made by Council Member Chandler seconded by Council Member Segal and carried without objection to close the public hearing. None. A motion was made by Council Member Marshall, seconded by Council Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to approve Resolution No. 64S7: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, establishing a permit fee for door-to-door peddling, soliciting and canvassing. Ayes: Noes: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. I 200S-2006 Statement of Obiectives and Proiect Use of Community DeveloDment Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. Mr. Kelly presented a brief report on this item; he noted that a minimum of 7S% of the CDBG funds are used to support activities that benefit low and moderate income families. None. A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Marshall, and carried without objection to close the public hearing. Council None. Deliberation 5 01-18-05 47:00011 Motion A motion was made by Council Member Marshall, seconded by Council Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to approve the allocation of funds as outlined in the staff report and authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandums of Understanding which are submitted to the County of Los Angeles. Roll Call Ayes: Noes: Council/Agency Members Chandier, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - Time reserved for comment by the public (5 minutes per person) Karen Wonq. Highland Oaks Parent Teacher Association, appeared to provide the Council with a brief update on the activities occuring at Highland Oaks School. Karen Trask, Holly Avenue Parent Teacher Association President, appeared to provide the Council with a brief update on the activities occuring at Holly Avenue School. Robert Cubik, Western Pacific Development, 6710 Alta loma, appeared to speak in support of item 3.a. Mark Proceko, representing the City of EI Monte, appeared to speak in support of agenda item 3.a. REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS CHANDLER None. MARSHALL Noted Methodist Hospital's upcoming Mardis Gras fund raiser at the Arboretum. SEGAL None. WUO Commented on the Arcadia High School Marching Band's appearing in the upcoming Presidential Inauguration Parade. KOVACIC Read a report from City Cierk Jim Barrows who was traveling with the Arcadia High School Marching Band in Washington, D.C. BARROWS Was absent from tonight's meeting. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR - ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY a. Minutes of the Januarv 4, 2005 continued meetinq. Recommendation: Approve Motion A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Marshall, and carried on roll call vote to approve item 2.a. on the Consent Calendar. Roil Call Ayes: Noes: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. 6 01-18-05 I I I I I I 47:00012 CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL b. Minutes of the Januarv 4. 2005 continued meetino. Recommendation: Approve c. Professional Services Aoreement - Uodate Pavement Manaoement Prooram Recommendation: Award a Professional Services Agreement to Bucknam & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $32,414 to update the citywide pavement management program; and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. d. Award - Construction Manaoement and Material Testino Services for Santa Anita Reservoir No.4. Recommendation: Award a professional services agreement in the amount of $270,000.00 to Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., for the construction management and inspection of the Santa Anita Reservoir No.4 project; and award a professional services agreement in the amount of $55,120.00 to Ninyo and Moore Consulting, for material testing during the construction of the Santa Anita Reservoir No, 4 project; and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute contracts in a form approved by the City Attorney. e. Total Comoensation Studv. Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Johnson and Associates for a total compensation study for an amount not to exceed $26,000.00. f. Additional aoorooriation for Police Deoartment Firearms Trainino Ranoe. Recommendation: Approve an additional $39,815.00 from Asset Seizure Funds to complete the firearms training range project. g. Contribution to Arcadia Music Club to helo with their oarticioation in the Presidential Inauoural Parade, Recommendation: Appropriate $500.00 from the General Fund Reserve and approve a contribution in the same amount to the Arcadia High School Music Club. Motion A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Marshall, and carried on roll call vote to approve items 2.b through 2. g. on the Consent Calendar. Roll Call Ayes: Noes: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. 3, CITY MANAGER a. Prooosed Boundarv Reoroanization between the City of Arcadia and the City of EI Monte Mr. Penman presented the staff report; he noted that staffs recommendation represented the highest and best use of the property; he further noted that staff addressed the various benefits and impacts of keeping the land in Arcadia. 7 01-18-05 Motion Roll Call 47:00013 A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Segal and carried on roll call vote to approve in concept the request for a boundary reorganization to permit approximately 5,19 acres of land in the City of Arcadia to be annexted into the City of EI Monte with the conditions: 1) that the horse trails be relocated to the northerly boundary of the parcel and along the easterly boundary to provide access to the horse riders in the area, 2) that Western Pacific pay all City of Arcadia costs for the processing, and 3) that the density of the proposed project not exceed approximately 6.6 dwelling units per acre or 34 dwellinq units, Ayes: Noes: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. b. Proclamation of a local emerqencv Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution that ratifies the Director of Emergency Services' issuance of a local emergency proclamation. Motion A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Chandler and carried on roll call vote to approve Resolution No. 6459: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, ratifying the proclamation of the existence of a local emergency within said city pertaining to the torrential rain and related matters commencing on January 8, 2005. Roll Call Ayes: Noes: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. ADJOURNMENT The City Council, noting no further business, adjourned the meeting at 11:30 p,m. in memory of Former Mayor Robert Considine and Mr. John Dickson, to Tuesday, February 1, 2005, at 6:00 p.m., City Council Chamber Conference Room. ~4,.~ G Kovaci, Mayor ATTEST: S6c ~~ James H. Barrows, City Clerk 8 01-18-05 I I I