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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 3,2004 I I I ROLL CALL 1 1a MID YEAR BUDGET REVIEW 46'0016 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING February 3, 2004 The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 at 6'00 p.m. In the Council Chambers Conference Room. PRESENT ABSENT. CouncillAgency Members Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Segal None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None STUDY SESSION City Manager Kelly presented the mid-year budget reView, stating in part, that the City will use a portion of Its $6.5 million reserve funds to balance the budget next year. Further, the $6 5 million reserve funds are General Fund surplus funds which Council put into an account to pay for master plan improvements. With regard to revenues, It was noted that the City is expecting property tax revenue, franchise fees, sales taxes, and utility taxes to Increase. The City will not be seeing any major new revenues with the exception of the mall expansion, the possible expansion of Rusnak Auto, and any new projects at the racetrack. Minor revenues may come from City fire inspection fees and some recreation programs. The City lost about $1 million this year In vehicle license fees backfill, although, we are relying on the Governor to fully fund VLF next year. In addition, the City IS facing a big hit In Public Employee Retirement System funding, which Will be a problem for the City by 2004- 2005. Reviewing expenditures, Mr. Kelly stated in part, that at this time expenditures are little under the forecast, however, at the end of the fiscal year It tends to Increase depending on vacancies and unfilled positions. There are no plans for layoffs or a hiring freeze at the present time. Each position that opens during the year will be evaluated to determine how soon a replacement Will be hired. It was noted that the Unrestricted Reserve Funds, Emergency, Equipment and Capital Outlay are at approximately $20 million; therefore, there are $6 million reserve funds, plus $20 million Unrestricted Reserve Funds available to help carry the City through the state budget crisis. Overall, he believes the City is in a very good fiscal condition and could take a significant hit from the State and try to recover, but, cannot take consecutive consistent hits At 6:15 the City CounclllAgency RECESSED to Closed Session. 1 2/3/04 2. 2a 2b. 46:0017 CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 - City Manager Annual Performance Evaluation. I Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation - one (1) case. The Closed Session ENDED at 6.30 p.m. and The City Council RECESSED and RECONVENED at 7.00 p.m. in the Council Chambers for a Regular Meeting INVOCATION First Reader Laura Lawrence, First Church of Chnst Scientist PLEDGE OF Arne Kalm ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 3. ORD. & RES READ BY TITLE ONLY 4. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH AWARD (Ennne La Bne) 5. 5a. APPEAL TO THE PLNG. COMSN DENIAL - TPM 2003-024 (1725 South Baldwin Ave) (DENIED) PRESENT: CouncillAgency Members Chang, KovaCIC, Marshall, Wuo and Segal ABSENT: None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS The City Manager requested the removal of Agenda Item 7f. It was MOVED by Councllmember Wuo, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that ordinances and resolutions be read by title oniy and that the reading in full be WAIVED. AYES: NOES. ABSENT: I Councllmembers Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Segal None None City Attorney Deitsch announced that Items 2a. and 2b. were discussed In Closed Session held earlier this evening. No reportable action was taken. PRESENTATION Mayor Segal presented the February 2004 Citizen of the Month Award to Ennne La Brie, Rose Princess for the 2004 Tournament of Roses Royal Court and a senior at Arcadia High School. PUBLIC HEARINGS Application No. TPM 03-024 was submitted by David G. Lackyard on behalf of the property owners, Mr. And Mrs Laraway, to subdivide one lot into two lots located at 1725 South Baldwin Avenue. The project site is a 16,560 square foot lot located at the southwest corner of Baldwin Avenue and Sharon Road. The proposed two-lot subdivision does not comply with the minimum lot dimensions of the City's Subdivision Regulations. The applicant proposed to create two new lots. one fronting BaldWin Avenue (Parcel 1) and one fronting Sharon Road (Parcel 2) Each lot Will have a substandard lot dimenSion. Parcel one (1) would have a Width of 75 feet in lieu of a reverse corner lot requirement of 85 feet and a lot depth of 122 feet with a total lot area of 9,150 square feet; and, parcel two (2) would have a depth of 75 feet in lieu of a minimum lot depth reqUirement of 100 feet and a lot depth of 75 feet with a total lot area of 7,500 square feet I 2 213/04 I I I 46.0018 In addition, the proposed lot configurations are not similar to other lots in the area. In fact, several of the neighboring R-1 zoned lots along Baldwin Avenue are similar in size and dimension to the eXisting lot, according to City staff The Planning Commission or the City Council may grant modifications from the Subdivision Regulation~ In accordance with Section 9113.6 of the Arcadia Municipal Code, based on evidence that the modifications are necessary by reason of the size, shape, topography, or other conditions of the subject property or adjacent property. Such modifications must be approved by a majority of the Council or Commission member. The Planning Commission at ItS meeting of December 9,2003 voted 3-1 with one member abstaining to deny the lot split. The Development Services Department recommended denial of the lot split due to the substandard lot width for Parcel 1 and substandard lot depth for Parcel 2. Mayor Segal OPENED the Public Hearing. No one came forward to address the City Council It was MOVED by Councilmember Kovacic, seconded by Councilmember Chang, and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to CLOSE the Public Hearing. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Segal None None Considerable discussion ensued Councllmembers found that the proposed subdivision is not consistent with applicable general and speCific plans. It was MOVED by Councilmember KovacIc, seconded by Councllmember Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DENY the Tentative Parcel Map 03-024 based on findings D1, D2 and D3 as set forth In the February 3, 2004 staff report; and, specifically because the proposed Tentative Parcel Map will create substandard parcels that would not comply with City's minimum requirements for lot depth and Width. AYES: NOES: ABSENT. Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Segal None None 5b. ORDINANCE NO. 2188 T.A.2003-006 (Amending AMC - Art. IX Division & A lot line adjustment IS an adjustment of property lines between four or fewer adjoining Use of Land) parcels, where a greater number of parcels than originally existed is not created. Pursuant (INTRODUCED) to the prOVisions of the State SubdivIsion Map Act, lot line adjustments are not conSidered 'subdivisions" Therefore, lot line adjustments may be processed by a local jurisdiction without filing a subdivision map. At this time, the City of Arcadia Municipal Code does not include proviSions for lot line adjustments and such requests are handled as a Tentative Parcel Map. Tentative Parcel Maps require a public hearing before the Planning Commission and pursuant to State law, this process is unnecessary for lot line adjustment requests. Text Amendment (TA 2003-006) was initiated by the Development Services Department. The proposed text amendment would change Article IX (Subdivision Code) by adding lot line adjustment procedures and amending the "Definitions" and "Certificate of Compliance" sections of Article IX. 3 2/3/04 6. MARSHALL (Kalm) 46 0019 Mayor Segal OPENED the Public Hearing. No one came forward to address the City Council. I It was MOVED by Councllmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Kovacic and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to CLOSE the Public Hearing AYES: NOES' ABSENT: Council members Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal and Wuo None None It was MOVED by Councilmember Chang, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to introduce Ordinance No. 2188 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF ARTICLE IX (DIVISION AND USE OF LAND) OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS." AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councllmembers Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Segal None None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Shirlv Bien. Health Care Resources representative, presented a proposal to provide health care services to low and moderate-income families City Manager Kelly stated that staff will meet with the Health Care Resources representative and the issue will be forwarded to the appropriate department for review. Arne and Cella Kalm, 100 White Oak Drive, commended the Arcadia Fire Department for I their exceptional efforts and dedication on the evening of Sunday December 21, when their Single story house was on fire. Mr. & Mrs. Kalm expressed appreciation to the City CounCil, City Manager Kelly, City staff, Fire Chief DaVid Lugo, in particular Battalion Chief Ken Marston, neighbors and the community for helping and comforting them during this difficult time. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Pro tem Marshall thanked Mr. & Mrs. Kalm for expressing their appreciation, and noted that it is always good to know that City's Fire and Police Departments go beyond the call of duty, (Badge Pinning Ms. Marshall attended the badge pinning ceremony at the Fire Department Last week. It Ceremony - FD)was a very nice ceremony and she was pleased that the City has its first female fire fighter, Beth Decoteau. (Sandon a) (Food for Thought) WUO (Mr & Mrs. Kalms) Ms. Marshall attended a retirement dinner honoring Captain Rick Sandona. Ms Marshall expressed congratulations to retired Captain, Rick Sandona and Wished him health and Gods blessing. Ms. Marshall shared a food for thought, "personality IS how the world sees you, character is how you see the world" Councllmember Wuo expressed his sincere sympathies to Mr and Mrs. Kalm for the loss of their home. I 4 2/3/04 (Sandona) I (Chinese New Year) (100 years of Arcadia) KOVACIC (Kalms) (Sandon a & Lugo) (AHS Women's Soccer Team) (AHS Constitution Team) CHANG I (La Brie) (Mr. & Mrs. Kalm) (Chinese New Year) (Badge Pinning Ceremony - FD) (Highland HOA) (Sr. Housing Project) (Street Signs) SEGAL (Mr.& Mrs. Kalm) I (Sandon a & Chief Lugo) 46 '0020 Councllmember Wuo also attended the retirement party for Captain Rick Sandona. It was a very moving and emotional evening for the Sandona family Mr Wuo expressed appreciation to Captain Sandona for his long service to the City. Councilmember Wuo attended the Chinese New Year Celebration hosted by the Arcadia Chinese Association and Westfield ShopplngTown. It was a great way to celebrate the culture and the New Year Councilmember Wuo expressed congratulations to Core Media for publishing "100 years of Arcadia". The publication contains many details about Arcadia's history. Councllmember Kovacic thanked Arne and Cella Kalm for their nice comments. He IS glad that two of Arcadia's greatest treasures, the Kalms, will return to their property, start anew and continue to make their very special contributions to the community. Councilmember Kovacic endorsed all the good words extended by Councllmembers to Captain Rick Sandona. He also congratulated Fire Chief Lugo for an extraordinary "Badge Pinning Ceremony". Mr. Kovacic congratulated Arcadia High School Women's Soccer Team for ranking second in Southern California Mr Kovacic thanked the Council and City for allowing the Arcadia High School Constitution Team to use the Council Chambers to practice for the State Nationai Competition. Councllmember Chang expressed congratulations to the Citizen of the Month Award recipient Erinne La Brie. Dr. Chang expressed sympathy to Mr. & Mrs Kalm and thanked them for expressing their appreCiation and good words for the Arcadia firefighters. Dr. Chang expressed appreciation to the Arcadia Chinese Association for hosting a wonderful event at Westfield ShoppingTown in celebration of the Chinese New Year. Dr. Chang also attended Arcadia Fire Department's 2nd Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony, January 29, 2004. He recognized the new members and the promotees of the Fire Department. Dr. Chang commended Highland Homeowner's ASSOCiation for putting together a very nice and informational brochure. Dr. Chang reminded everyone that the deadline to apply for the Senior Housing Project on Live Oak Avenue IS March 5, 2004, 5.00 p.m. He encouraged everyone who IS Interested to apply before the deadline. Dr. Chang noted that some street signs have not been changed and requested an update on this issue Mayor Segal Wished Arne and Cella Kalm his best wishes. Mayor Segal expressed congratulations to Captain Rick Sandon a on his retirement. He also congratulated Fire Chief Lugo for an Incredible Badge Pinning Ceremony. 5 2/3/04 46:0021 CONSENT ITEM - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 7a. MINUTES APPROVED the Minutes of the January 20, 2004 Regular Meeting. (Jan 20,2004) I CONSENT ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL 7b. MINUTES APPROVED the Minutes of the January 20, 2004 Regular Meeting. (Jan. 20, 2004) 7c. FINAL TR. MAP APPROVED the Final Map of Tract No. 53966 for an 8-unlt residential condominium project NO. 53966 at 125-201 South Third Avenue. (125-201 South Third Avenue) 7d. FINAL TR. MAP APPROVED the Final Map of Tract No. 54078 for a 9-unlt residential condominium project at NO. 54078 1510-1516 South Baldwin Avenue. (1510-1516 S. Baldwin Ave.) 7e. APPROPRIATE APPRIPRIATED an additional $45,000 from Police Facility interest earnings to complete the FUNDS Phase II proJect. (PO) I 7f. PROF. SVCS. Withdrawn. AGREEMENT (Orange Grove Booster Pump Station) 7g. M-1 ZONE (Sound Recording Studio) DETERMINED that a "Sound Recording Studio" is a permitted use In the M-1 (Planned Industrial District) zone. 7h. ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2187 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NO. 2187 THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE (PERS Contract CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OCUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND THE Amendment - BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' City Council & RETIREMENT SYSTEM". Board of Administration) THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 7a, b, c, d, e, g and h APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIUAGENCY MEMBER CHANG SECONDED BY COUNCIUAGENCY MEMBER KOVACIC, AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS' I 6 2/3/04 I I I 8 8a. DOG PARK CONST. (Eisenhower Park) (APPROVED) ADJOURNMENT (I n Memory of Milt Bade) 46.0022 AYES' NOES: ABSENT: Council/agency Members Chang, KovacIc, Marshall, Wuo and Segal None None CITY MANAGER Consideration of the report and recommendation regarding construction of a dog park at Eisenhower Park. The Idea of creating a dog park was reviewed two years ago, the major problem at that time was finding a suitable location In the City of Arcadia. The Parks and Recreation Commission requested that staff reevaluate possible locations, costs and consider a smaller location. Staff reviewed four pOSSible park sites In Arcadia to evaluate potential locations. The four parks Included Newcastle, Fairview, Forest and Eisenhower. It was deCided that Newcastle Park would not be SUitable due to space constraints. Additional sites were also reviewed Including the Arcadia County Park, the City owned property on Live Oak Avenue adjacent to the 3-Par Golf Course and the fiood control area below Wilderness Park. These sites were not pursued due to issues ranging from lack of accessibility to excessive infrastructure costs that would be required. At ItS December 10, 2003 meeting the Parks and Recreation CommiSSion unanimously deCided that Eisenhower Park would be the first choice for a dog park (as long as the cost is under $10,000) The Commission expressed concerns with regard to the parking, as there IS no parking allowed along Colorado Boulevard. However, the Commission felt that sufficient parking is available on Second Avenue and access to the off-leash area from Colorado Boulevard and from the north side of the park is only a short walk through or around the park. It was noted that sufficient funds are available in the Recreation Facilities Capital Improvement Program Fund, as several projects have been compieted at significantly less than budgeted such as the Community Center Storage Project In response to a CounCil question staff noted that plastic sacks will be available for self- policing by owners, but a certain amount of maintenance Will be required. The City will also decide how to deal with turf damage, If problems occur. It was MOVED by Councilmember Kovacic, seconded by Councilmember Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the constructJon of a dog park at Eisenhower Park, AYES' NOES. ABSENT: CouncIl/agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Segal None None CouncJlmember Wuo Introduced the Bade family In the audience and adJoumed the meeting in memory of Milt Bade. "Milton Charles Bade, July 5, 1928-January 26, 2004. He was a reSident of Arcadia for approximately over 32 years. A homebuilder In Arcadia and other San Gabriel Valley towns since 1950. Had bUilt hundreds of homes In Arcadia, some Arcadia streets, where Mr. Bade subdivided the land, are named after Mr. Bade's family. Patricia Way, is named after his Wife, Pat. Judith Court, is named after Milton's oldest daughter Judy. Scott Place, Nicholas Way and Christine Lane, are named after Milton's grandchildren Respected by City Planners and Inspectors, Realtors, sub-contractors, architects, engineers and homeowners for his integrity and honesty dUring his fitly-year career In the building bUSiness. Known for his optimism and positive attitude, he encouraged 7 2/3/04 46:0023 and supported many colleagues throughout their careers. An active and supportive parent and grandparent in his children and grandchildren's activities. For years Mr. Bade I sponsored many Pony League teams, the Arcadia High School Apache Band and Arcadia Boosters. He was coach and equipment manager for Chris' Little League and Pony League teams. With other parents he re-built the Infield at the Pony League Park in Arcadia on Second Avenue. Boy Scout Leader; who among other things hiked with his sons through to the top of Mount Whitney. Active Girl Scout parent, taking his daughters troop on several camp outs. Attended numerous parades throughout Southem Califomia to support student's involvement In the First Avenue and Arcadia High School Marching Bands. Always attended school performances and other activities of hiS children and grandchildren. Milt is also a founder of the First American Bank and Bade Construction Company, Inc., was named best General Contractor in 2000 by the Arcadia, Monrovia and Sierra Madre Weekly. Milton Charles Bade is survived by his wife, Patricia, of 54 years, son, Chris Bade, daughters, Susan Bade Hull and Judy Bade Morrison; grandchildren, Scott, Nicholas and Christian Bade and Caroline Hull, daughter-in-law, Diane Bade, son-in-law, Reverend Norman Hull. I am honored to adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of Milton Charles Bade." Mayor Segal announced that he would present the Annual State of the City Address on February 17, 2004 at the CounCil meeting. ADJOURNMENT At 8'25 p.m. the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED to February 17, 2004 at 6.00 (Feb. 17, 2004) p.m. in the CounCil Chambers Conference Room for a Regular Meeting to conduct the bUSiness of the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of properties. I ATTEST: ~ I 8 2/3/04