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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 16,2005 I I I ROLL CALL 47:0077 MINUTES Arcadia City Council and Redevelopment Agency TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2005 ODD ~ 6:00 p.m., City Council Chamber Conference Room PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo ABSENT: None, AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - (S minutes per person) STUDY SESSION None, a. Review, discussion and direction concerning private project prioritization. b. CLOSED SESSION A study session staff report was made by Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director and Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator; they noted the timeiines and impacts of various upcoming private and public projects including: Westfield Expansion, Santa Anita Racetrack SpeCific Plan (Caruso), Methodist Hospital Modifications, Single Family Design Review, Sign Regulations Update, General Pian language Amendments, Alta Street Housing Project, RV Parking Analysis, Fire Station 105 Construction, Civic Center Design, Gold Line Construction, Review and preparation of a Transportation Master Pian, and the Rusnak development After considerable deliberation and discussion, the City Council deferred the Sign Regulation Update and requested that the City staff attempt to complete the Caruso project prior to the 2006 municipal election. Review, discussion and direction concerning Emerald Necklace. Bill Kelly, City Manager, presented the report; the Emerald Necklace is a proposed park and traii network that will reconnect the Rio Hondo with the San Gabriel River and Whittier Narrows; it will link 17 miies of trails, parks, and greenways and two major urban rivers; in addition to running through municipalities, the Emerald Necklace Agencies will include water districts, utility companies, County Agencies, Conservation agencies and other relevant entities; the Emerald Necklace Accord 2005 is a first step to establish a framework for these agencies and entities to work together. A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and carried on roll call vote to table any action at this time, a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer about labor contract negotiations - California Teamsters Public. Professional and Medical Employees' Union 911 (Confidential, Supervisor, Professional and General Employee Unit and Public Works Employee Unit), City Negotiators: William W, Floyd and Tracey Hause. 1 08-16-05 47:0078 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber INVOCATION Reverend Jolene Cadenbach, Arcadia Congregationai Church I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vince FOley ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: , Council/Agency Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo None, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Bill Kelly, City Manager, noted that the Resolution Numbers on Agenda items Lb., and 2,e should be changed to 64B3 (Lb.) and 6482 (2.e,). REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Steve Deitsch, City Attorney, reported that the City Council/Redevelopment Agency did not take any reportable action on Item a, on tonight's CloSed Session agenda, He further noted that the Council considered two items during a Study Session, Regarding Study Session Item "a" (Private project prioritization) the Council directed staff to re-prioritize certain upcoming public and private projects, Regarding Study Session Item "b" (Emeraid Necklace Accord) the Council voted unanimously to table action at this time (Segal motion, Kovacic second), , MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Marshall and carried without objection to read all ordinances/r~solutions by title only and waive reading in full, PRESENTATIONS a. , Presentation to the Arcadia Unified School District, the Automobile Club of Southern California, the Oak Tree Racing Association, Valley Vista Services, Waste Management, Inc, and Westfield Santa Anita regarding City's 200S July 4th Celebration, I 1. PUBLIC HEARING - CITY COUNCIL a. Zone Chanae 2005-03'from PR-l to C-2 for a oortion of the DrODertv aDDroximatelv 9S' from the northerlv DrODertv line measurina 200' wide and 60S deeD for a commercial retail Droiect at 2S3 East Foothill Boulevard. Recommendation: Approve Staff Report , Donna Butier. Community Development Administrator, presented the report. Zone Change Application No, Z 200S-03 was submitted by Rich Development Company to rezone an approximate 200 feet wide by 60.S feet deep strips of property at the central portion of 24S-2S3 East Foothill Boulevard from PR-l/Second One-Family Zone with an Automobile Parking Overlay to C-2/General Commercial. Rich Development is proposing a Walgreen's drugstore at this location; the Planning Commission at its July 12, 2005 meeting voted S - 0 to recommend approval of the requested Zone Change, The Development Services Department is also recommending approval of this zone change, Staff answered several questions from Council concerning the allowability of restricting certain land uses, alcoholic sales procedures, and related land use and design matters, Staff advised that restricting land uses is a different matter, unless there IS s,ome pervasive public health and/or safety problem, Staff also advised that this zone change, if approved, would not allow a project by itself; such further would require design review and/or a use permit pending a specific application. I 2 08-16-05 I I I Public Hearing Testimony 47:0079 TaD Johnson. representing Rich Development Company (applicant), appeared to speak in favor of City Council approval of the requested Zone Change, Sue Mivahara. representing Kenichi and Hideko Noda (Noda restaurant), appeared to speak in favor of City Council approval of the requested Zone Change, Jim Shumaker. partner with Rich Development, appeared to note that the owners of the Shakey's restaurant at 24S E, Foothiil Bivd, are in favor of City Council approval of the requested Zone Change. Jim Wriaht. 250 E, Sycamore, appeared to speak in opposition to Oty Council approval of the requested Zone Change, Michael Rule. 307 Foothill Blvd" appeared to speak in opposition to City Council approval of the requested Zone Change, ~ 236 E. Sycamore, appeared to speak in opposition to City Council approval of the requested Zone Change, Jav Lee. 300 E, Sycamore, appeared to speak in opposition to City Council approval of the requested Zone Change, Gene Wim. appeared to speak in opposition to City Council approval of the requested Zone Change. TaD Johnson. representing Rich Development Company (applicant), noted that the applicant is prepared to incorporate the community's concerns into their project proposal. Jav Lee. noted that he was not contacted by the applicant. Motion to Close A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandier, seconded by Council Member Public Hearina Marshail, and was carried unanimously. Council Deliberation Motion ROLL CALL Council Member Kovacic noted that under the existing Zoning. Walgreen's could go into the Shakey's building without a drive thru window, Staff noted that the reason for requesting the Zone Change at this time was to ensure that the Zone type is appropriate for the neighborhood, The current zoning is antiquated and reduces flexibility for future uses. Council Member Chandler noted that the potential Walgreens project will reduce the on-premise liquor sales that currently may be impacting the neighborhood, ' Mayor Wuo noted that if the Zoning Change was not approved tonight Waigreen's could stiil operate on the property. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler to approve Zone Change Application No. Z 2005-03 and file the Negative Declaration to rezone an approximate 200 feet wide by 60.5 feet deep strip of property at the central portion of 245-253 East Foothill Boulevard from PR-l/Second One-Family Zone with an Automobile Parking OVerlay to C-2/General Commercial and direct staff to prepare the appropriate Ordinance for adoption at a subsequent meeting. The motion was not supported by a I1second" motion. Another motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandier, seconded by Council Member Marshail, and carried ,on roil cail vote to approve Zone Change Application No, Z 2005-03 and file the Negative Declaration to rezone an approximate 200 feet wide by 60.5 feet deep strip of property at the central portion of 245-253 East Foothill Boulevard from PR-l/Second One-Family Zone with an Automobiie Parking OVerlay to C-2/General Commercial and direct staff to prepare the appropriate Ordinance for adoption at a subsequent meeting. AYES: NOES: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshail, and Segal Council/Agency Member Wuo 3 08-16-05 Staff Report Public Hearing Testimony Motion to Close Public Hearina Council Deliberation Motion ROLL CALL 47:0080 b. Resolution No, 6478. findino the Citv of Arcadia to be in conformance with the Conoestion Manaoement Prooram fCMP) and adootino the CMP Local Imolementation Reoort fUR) in accordance with California Government Code Section 65089, Recommendation: Adopt I Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, presented the staff report, Each city in the state of California is required to submit annually a Local Development Report (LDR) and certify by resolution to the local Congestion Management Agency that it is in compliance with the local Congestion Management Program (CMP); conformance' with the CMP assures that local agencies are providing transportation improvements to offset the traffic congestion resulting from new development; to assure conformance with the CMP, local agencies must perform the following actions: 1) implement a Transportation Demand Management Ordinance and a Land Use Analysis Program, and 2) Submit to the Local Congestion Management Agency by September 1st of each year, a resolution finding that the City is in conformance with the CMP, and a Local Development Report showing that the City is meeting its traffic congestion mitigation responsibilities. None, A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Segal, and was carried unanimously. , Council Member Kovacic questioned staff on the analysis and use of the statistics, and Me. Penman explained the use and applications of the analyses, I It was moved by Council/Agency Member Kovacic, seconded by Council/Agency Member Marshall, and carried on roll call vote to Adopt Resolution No, 6483: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, finding the City of Arcadia to be in conformance with the Congestion Management Program (CMP) and adopting the CMP Local Development Report (LDR) in accordance with California Government Code Section 65089; and direct the City Clerk to transmit a fully executed copy of Resolution No, 6483 and the Locai Development Report to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority by September 1; 2005, I AYES: NOES: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo None, I AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - (S minutes per person) Yvonne Rosas Pettv, Arcadia Relay for Ufe Committee, to thank Mayor John Wuo and the City Council for their support of the Arcadia Relay for Life Program, MARSHALL REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS SEGAL CHANDLER KOVACIC Announced that cell phones are :now "call boxes" for road-side assistance by dialing #399 to request Metro Freeway Patrol Service; announced that the Arcadia Fire Department is now able to offer free smoke alarms through a special grant program, Announced that he recently arrived from a vacation trip to Alaska, Congratulated Mayor Wuo's efforts for the Arcadia Relay for Life; he further congratulated Mayor Wuo's recent block party. Noted that the City Council has rkceived another anonymous letter regarding the project proposed at the Santa Anita Race track; noted that all letters, whether anonymous or signed, will be included during the formal ErR review process, however that public comment process has not been opened. I 4 08-16-05 I I I WUO 2. Motion RollCall 3. 47:0081 Thanked Council Members Chandler and Marshall for participating in his recent block party as well as the City for providing the mechanism for block parties to be supported. CONSENT CALENDAR - ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY a. Minutes of the Auaust 2. 2005 Reoular Meetina. Recommendation: Approve CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL b. Minutes of the Auoust 2. 2005 Reaular Meetina, Recommendation: Approve c. RFmewal of Local Emeroencv Proclamation for Winter Storm Damaae. Recommendation: Approve d. Award a one (ll vear contract extension in the amount of $105.490,00 to Sheldon Mechanical Corooration for the HVAC orevention maintenance and service contract for various City facilities. Recommendation: Approve e. Resolution No. 6479, establishino the 2005-06 debt service on the oeneral obliaation bonds and authorized maintenance and ooeratino costs of the liahtina district. Recommendation: Adopt f. Authorize staff to continue utilizina oersonnelleaal services under current letter aareements. Recommendation: Approve A motion was made by Agency/Council Member Chandler, seconded by Agency/Council Member Marshall, and carried on roll call vote to approve items 2.a. through 2,( on the Redevelopment Agency/City Council Consent Calendars. Ayes: Noes: Council/Agency Member Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo None CITY MANAGER a. ReDort and discussion concernina oeafowl. Recommendation: Provide direction Bill Kelly, City Manager, presented the report; In response to comments made by residents at the July 19, 2005 City Council meeting, staff was directed to prepair a report discussing "peafowi in Arcadia" and offering alternative courses of action for the Council's consideration; Mr. Kelly outlined provisions within the City's Municipal Code regarding feeding of animals within the City; several alternative were outlined regarding a potential peafowl management policy including education efforts, signage, and relocating and potentially euthanizing peafowl which are creating a neighborhood nuisance; staff is recommending a community public education and signage program, Steve Selba. 341 Oxford, Inquired whether the City has any responsibility for stewardship of the peafowl. Steve Deitsch, City Attorney, noted that the City has no fiduciary or iiability responsibility regarding management of the peafowl. Sharon Scollard, 400 block of Harvard Drive, appeared to ask the City Council not to take any aggressive action toward the peafowl population in Arcadia, Brett Powers. appeared to request the reduction of the peafowl population, not elimination of the population. Sharon Greth. 473 Harvard Drive, appeared to speak regarding alternatives suggested in the staff report on this item. 5 08-16-05 47:0D ~ .:'!. I David r-ledina, 332 Harvard Drive; appeared to request that the City Council not take any action regarding the peafowl population. An Arcadia resident (name uninteliigie), appeared to note that the City should take a more assertive approach I regarding peafowl management. ~ Council Member Marshali noted that she is in favor of improved signage in the particular areas experiencing rapid peafowl proliferation, Council Member Kovacic thanked Bill Keliy and Linda Garcia for their staff work on this item; noted that he is in favor of a public educatio~ effort regarding peafowl as suggested by items a" b" and c" in the staff report, Motion Steve Deitsch. City Attorney, noted that signage could note the fine imposed for a particular violation of the Municipal Code, I A motion was made by Agency/Council Member Marshali, seconded by Agency/Council Member Segal, and carried on roll call vote to implement public education and signage efforts as outlined by items a" b., and c., in the staff report and to include wording regarding fine amounts for violation of the Municipal Code, I Council/Agency Member Chandler. Kovacic, Marshail, Segal, and Wuo None Roli Cali Ayes: Noes: b. Desionation of Votina Deleaate for the 2005 Leaaue of Califomia Cities Conference, Recommendation: Select and approve , Motion Bill Keily, City Manager, presented the report; The League of California Cities is requesting that each member city select a voting delegate and alternate to attend the Annual League of California Cities Conference and Busine5S Meeting in order to expedite the conduct of business, I A motion was made by Agency/Council Member Chandler, seconded by Agency/Councii Member Segal, and carried on roli cali vote to select Council/Agency Member Marshali, as the voting deiegate, and Council/Agency Member Kovacic, as the aiternate to attend the 2005 League of California Cities Annual Confernece and Business Meeting, I Roli Cali Ayes: Noes: Council/Agency Member Chandler, Kovacic, Marshali, Segal, and Wuo None ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned this meeting at 10:08 p,m, in memory of Nathan Asher, to September 6, 2005, 5:00 p,m, in the Council Chamber Conference Room, ATTEST: I 6 08-16-05