HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 15,2005
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ROLL CALL
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MEETING MINUTES
Arcadia City Council/Redevelopment Agency
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005
6:00 p.m., City Council Chamber Conference Room
PRESENT: Council! Agency Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo
ABSENT: None
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - (5 minutes per person)
STUDY SESSION
Mary Dorothey appeared to speak in favor of the grade separation at Santa Anita Avenue.
a. Report, discussion and direction regarding "financing options for GoldUne grade separation
at Santa Anita Avenue."
Recommendation: Provide discussion and direction.
CLOSED SESSION
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INVOCATION
Sill Kelly, aty Manager, and Phil Wray, Oty Engineer, provided an update to the City Coundl regarding a
variety o.f finandng options for the GoJdline Grade separation at Santa Anita Avenue. The finanang
options presented and discussed induded: 1) General Obligation Bonds, 2) Assessment District Bonds, and
3) Community Fadlltles District Bonds. This matter will come before the Coundllater In the agenda during
the Regular COundl Meeting.
Pursuant to Government COde Section 54956.9(c) to confer with legal counsel regarding the potential
InitlatJon of litigation - one (1) case.
7:00 p.m. In the Council Chamber
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mary Rovarino, Executive VIce President, Arcadia Assodation of Realtors
Rabbi Daniel Mehlman, Temple Shaarel Torah
PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo
ABSENT: None
None.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
REPORT FROM STUDY AND/OR CLOSED SESSIONS (AS NECESSARY)
Steve DeItsch, City Attorney, reported that the Oty Coundl met In Study Session for an update regarding finanong
options for Goldline grade separation at Santa Anita Avenue. In addition, the oty Coundl met in Closed Session to
discuss one matter pertaining to the potential initiation of litigation. There was no reportable action taken by the City
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, seconded by Counol Member Marshall, and carried without
objection to read all ordinances/resolutions by title only and waive reading In full.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation by Foothills Middle School PTA President. (Not present)
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PUBUC HEARING - CITY COUNCIL
All Interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning the proposed items
of consideration. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the City Council with respect
to any Public Hearing item on this agenda, you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections which you or someone else
raised at or prior to the time of the Public Hearing.
Staff Report
Public
Testimony
a. Text Amendment 2005-04 addlnc oroVlsions to the Orv's Architectural Desion Review reoulatlOns (Section
9295 et 5e<l.) recuirina desion review for sinale-famllv residential uses and adootino related desion
Guidelines.
Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. 2213 amending Section 9295, an Ordinance of the City Council of the
CIty of Arcadia, california, amending certain sections of Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 9, Division 5
of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to Architectural Design Review
2 Direct staff to prepare a resolution adopting the Single Family Design Guidelines
3 Direct staff to schedule a pubUc hearing for consideration of adopting proposed fees for
processing applications for single-family design review
4 Authorize the Assistant Oty Manager/Development Services Director to begin recruitment of an
Associate Planner,for the Community Development Division
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5 Appropriate from the unreserved general fund $46,000 to the Development Services
Department/Community Development Division 2005-06 budget for compensation and benefits
for an Assodate Planner position for the remaining six months of fiscal year 2005-06. (This
amount also indudes the one-time cost of approximately $6,000 for office furniture and a
computer.)
Don Penman, Assistant Oty Manager/Development services Director, and Donna Butler, Community
Development Administrator, presented the report. Staff noted that the proposed Text Amendment was
initiated to add regulations 'to the Arcadia Municipal Code to require design review for single-family
residential uses and also tol adopt related design guidelines. The Planning Commission recommended
approval of this item to the City Council at its September 13, 2005 meeting. Staff also recommends
approval of this item. I
Oty Attorney Deitsch darrilied that Mayor Wuo is a member of Arcadia Association of Realtors but does
not have any finandallnterest In this matter. He is entitled to partidpate in this public hearing and is able
to vote on the issue under the California Polltical Reform Act.
Ronald Thee 926 Encanto Drive, appeared to express his concerns with regard to "masionlzatlon" of
homes in Arcadia. He felt that Arcadia must take an aggressive policy of code enforcement and should
have citywide Architectural Design Review.
Chic Ahlswede. Government Affairs Director, Arcadia Assodation of Realtors, noted that the Association IS
not against the proposal but they want to make some amendments and improvements to the Guidelines.
Tonv Hennch. ARB Chairman, Rancho Santa Anita Residents Assodatlon, appeared to speak In support of
the proposed Architectural Design Review.
lrY...IQ.ns, Chainnan, Political Action Committee, Arcadia Association of Public Realtors, submitted letters
from several city residents regarding the public hearing matter.
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Martin Funo appeared to speak In favor of the Architectural Design Review.
Marv Rovarino 57 West Camino Real, Executive Vice President, Arcadia Association of Realtors, noted
that she is in favor of design review but would like clarifications on some areas of the Guidelines.
James Kellv 946 Coronado Drive, supported the adoption of the proposed guidelines.
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Raloh Bickers. Highland Homeowners Association, appeared to speak in favor of the proposed design
review guidelines.
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Larry Rovarino. 57 West Camino Real, appeared to request that the Council amend the proposed
guidelines.
Motion to Close It was moved by Council Member Marshall, seconded by CounaJ Member Chandler and carried without objection to
Public Hearing close the public hearing.
City Council
Deliberation
Motion
Roll Call
Staff Report
Public
Testimony
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Wuo, staff responded that the responsibility for design review will remam with
the HOA's, however, the guidelmes may be used to assist the associations In their design review process. None of the
City's proposed guidelines are in conflict with the HOA guidelines.
City Attorney Deitsch read the revisions to the proposed Ordinance No. 2213.
In respond to an inqUiry from Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, staff clamfied that the guidelines will be adopted by
Resolution allowing for easy modification and changes as necessary.
It was moved by Council Member KovaCIC, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to:
1 Introduce Ordinance No. 2213 amending Section 9295, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Arcadia, California, amending certain sections of Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 9, Division 5 of the Arcadia
Municipal Code relating to Architectural Design Review as amended.
2 Direct staff to prepare a resolution adopting the Single Family DeSign GUIdelines.
3 Direct staff to schedule a pubhc hearing for consideration of adopting proposed fees for processing
applications for sinQle-family deslQn review.
4 Authorize the Assistant Oty Manager/Development Services Director to begin recruitment of an Associate
Planner for the Community Development Division. .
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Appropriate from the unreserved general fund $46,000 to the Development Services
Department/Community Development Division 2005-06 budget for compensation and benefits for an
Associate Planner position for the remaming SIX months of fiscal year 2005-06. (This amount also includes
the one-time cost of approximately $6,000 for office furniture and a computer.)
AYES:
NOES:
Council/Agency Members Kovacic, Chandler, Marshall, Segal, and Wuo
None.
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Resolution No. 6492 establishino a fee for Develooment Aoreements.
Recommendation: Adopt
Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, and Donna Butler, Community
Development Administrator, presented the report. Staff noted that the City Council adopted a resolution
that established procedures and requirements for development agreements; the regulations require
adoption of a development agreement fee by separate resolution of the Council. Staff is recommending
adoption of Resolution No. 6492 which establishes fees for the filing and processing of applications and
related documents for development agreements.
None.
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Motion to Close It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Segal, and camed without objection to
Public Hearing close the public hearing.
City Council
Deliberation
Motion
Roll Call
None.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and carried on roll call vote to
adopt Resolution No. 6492, a Resolution of the City Council of Arcadia, California establishing fees for the filmg and
processing of applications and related documents for development agreements.
AYES:
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Council/Agency Members Chandler, Segal, Kovacic, Marshall and Wuo
None.
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - (5 minutes per persori)
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Ross Garside. 16 North First Avenue, encouraged the City CounCil to support the grade separation issue on Santa
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Thanked everyone who spoke before the Council tonight; announced that the City Clerk's office needs preCinct
workers for the April 11, 2006 Election; encouraged everyone to attend the November 16 SpecIal Meeting where
developers of proposed projects at the Santa Anita Racetrack and Westfield Shoppingtown will present their ideas to
the City Council; noted that the final judging for Holiday Decoration Awards will be held on December 12th; wished
everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. i
Thanked tonight's speakers; commended staff for tremendous job on preparing the staff report and gUldehnes for
design review; reminded everyone that Ithe Festival of Bands will be held on Saturday, November 19th; and wished
everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
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Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.1
Invited everyone to attend the NovembJ 16 study session; noted Interfaith Action Group Thanksgiving service will be
held on Monday, November 21th; wIshed everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
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Thanked tOnight's speakers; expressed lappreciation to Westfield Shoppingtown for helpmg the communrty; invited
public to attend the Monte Carlo night 'sponsored by Red Cross at Santa Anita Racetrack, November 19th; wished
everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. :
MARSHALL
REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
SEGAL
CHANDLER
KOVACIC
WUO
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City Manager Kelly suggested protocol for the November 16, 2005 Special Meeting.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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Minutes of the November 1 2005 Reaular Meetma.
Recommendation: Approve i
CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL
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Minutes of the November 1. 2005 Reaular Meetina.
Recommendation: Approve I
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Award a one (1) vear contract extension to Grace BUlldma Maintenance Comoanv Inc. for Janitorial and
Dorter services at various CitY facilities In the amount of $318.344.
Recommendation: Approve I
AuthOrize the City Manaaer tJ enter into Professional Services Aareements with AKM Consultino Enolneers
in the amount of $129 839 to' orovide construction manaoement and insnection services and With Nmvo
and Moore Consultants in the amount of $20 000 to nrovide material testinc services for the construction
of the Crance Grove Booster Pumo Station.
Recommendation: Approve i
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AuthOrize the City Manaoer td enter into a contract With Insituform Tech Inc. for the Third Avenue Sewer
Pioe Liner and Colorado Well Discharoe Pine Lmer PrOJect in the amount of $84.910.
Recommendation: Approve t
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Authorize the continuation of a covote manaoement/traoDina nrooram usmo Animal Pest Manaoement
Inc" for an onooina indefinite Defiod of time.
Recommendabon: Approve I
Resolution No. 6490 declarlnh its intention to conduct a DubHe hearina to consider a conditional
aSSlOnment of a Cable Television Franchise bv Cablevision of Arcadia/Sierra Madre Inc. (dba TCI
Cablevlslon of Los Anoeles County) to CAC Exchanoe II LLC.
RecommendatIOn: Adopt !
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Resolution No. 6491. declarina its intention to conduct a cublic hearlno to consider the arantina of an
ODen Video Svstem mVS) Aoreement with Chamoion Broadband LLC a Wvomino Limited liabilitv
Comoanv.
Recommendation: Adopt
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Resolution No. 6494. sustainina Plannino Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 05-014 for the
outdoor use of an existinc metal starace container at 657 West Duarte Road.
Recommendation: Adopt
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Ordinance No. 2211 amendinG Sectlons of Arcadia Mumcloal Code oertainmG to Adult Businesses and
addinG a new Chanter to the Arcadia Municioal Code oertainlnG to Licenslna of Adult Busmesses.
Recommendation: Adopt
k. Ordinance No. 2212 amendlno Section 3907 of the Arcadia Municioal Code concernino false security
alarms.
Recommendabon: Adopt
City Attorney Deitsch read reviSions to item No. L, Resolution No. 6494. Adding Section 3. to read as
follows: "All evidence and testimony presented at the public heanng before the City Council".
Motion
It was moved by Counal/Agency Member Segal, seconded by Council/Agency Member Marshall, and
carried on roll call vote to adopt the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and City Council Consent Calendars
item a thru hand j thru k, mcluding item i as revised.
Roll Call
AYES:
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Council/Agency Members Segal, Marshall, Chandler, Kovacic and Wuo
None.
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CITY MANAGER
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Report, discussion and direction regarding "financing options for Goldline grade separabon at Santa Anita
Avenue."
Recommendation: Provide direction.
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Bill Kelly, Oty Manager, Tracey Hause, Administrative Services Director and Phil Wray, CIty Engineer,
provided an update to the City Counal regarding a variety of financing options for the Goldlme Grade
Separation at Santa Anita Avenue. The financing options presented and discussed induded: 1) General
Obligation Bonds, 2) Assessment Distnct Bonds, and 3) Community Facilities District Bonds. Staff also
reviewed a Power Point presentation and a traffic Model based on traffic volumes projected on the Santa
Anita Corridor up to the year 2030.
Staff estimated the total cost of the grade separation project to be between $12 to $13 million. Currently
the City has set aside approximately $5 million in transportation related funding in ProposItion A and C
reserves. As a result, the CIty needs to consider approximately $8 million in debt issuance proceeds to
fund this project.
James Sabien, the City's financial consultant, explained in detail the General Obligation Bonds and
Assessment District Bonds election process and the cost to the City. A two-thirds (2/3) majority vote
would be required for approval of the General Obligation Bond. The property tax would be added to the
property tax rolls of all homeowners and commercial property owners within the City.
Motion
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It was moved by Council! Agency Member Segal, seconded by Council! Agency Member Marshall and carried
on roll call vote to offer to the voters on the April 11, 2006 Election ballot, a General Obligabon Bond.
Roll Call
AYES:
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Council/Agency Members Segal, Marshall, Chandler, KovaCIC, and Wuo
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned this meeting in memory of Donald L. Butler to November 16, 2005, 7:00 p.m., for a
Special Meeting in the City COuncil Chamber.
ATTEST:
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