HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 18,2005
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Arcadia City Council
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Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2005
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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",
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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Public
Testimony
Motion to
Close Public
Hearing
Council
Deliberation
Motion
Roll Call
d.
Staff Report
Public
Testimony
Motion to
Close Public
Hearing
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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
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Motion
Roll Call
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Motion
Roll Call
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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.
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G Kovaci, Mayor
ATTEST:
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James H. Barrows, City Clerk
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