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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 3,2004 I I I 46:0125 QTY COUNOL OF THE QTY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 3,2004 MINUTES Audio and video tape copies of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency proceedings are on file in the office of the City Clerk The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 3, 2004, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room pursuant to the previously adjourned Regular Meeting. ROLL CALL PRESENT: CouncIl/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic ABSENT: None. FUIIlC <XX'-1ME3'IT TIME RESERVED FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION There was no public comment. 1. CLOSED SESSION a. LJ>B:JR NEG:JIlAlIONS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957,6 to confer about labor contract negotiations - California Teamsters Public, Professional and Medical Employees' Union Local 911 (Confidential, Supervisor, ProfeSSional and General Employee Unit and Public Works Employee Unit), Arcadia Police Officers' Association, Arcadia Firefighters' AsSOCiation, management and unrepresented employees; Department Heads, Division Managers, Supervisors and Part-Time Employees (City Negotiators: William W, Floyd and Tracey Hause). b. PRa'ERIY NEG:JIlAlIONS Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Section 54956.8) Negotiating Parties: Redevelopment Agency, Deputy Executive Director Under Negotiation: Price and tenns of payment Property 55 West Huntington Drive 27 West Huntington Drive Property Owner Paul Rusnak Richard Fisher RE<XlNv'ENE REGJLAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency was reconvened in the City Council Chamber at 7:05 p,m. 1I'MXA1I0N Reverend Terry Keenan, Santa Anita Church, PLEDGE OF AllEGIANCE Cindy Flores, Special Assistant to the City Manager. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic ABSENT: None. 1 8/3/2004 2. 46:0126 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Bill Kelly, City Manager, had no items to report. I REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Steve Deitsch, City Attorney, reported that the City Council met in Closed Session. No reportable action was taken. MOTION - ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY It was moved by Council Member Wuo and seconded by Council Member Segal then carried without objection that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be waived. 3. PRESENTATION of Citizen of the Month award to Shirley Farris Mayor Kovacic presented the August 2004 Citizen of the Month Award to Shirley Farris who volunteered hundreds of hours to oversee the tiling of the fountain at Peacock Corner. 4. PRESENTATION of Blue Star to Ms. Patricia Thomson Mayor Kovacic presented a Blue Star to Ms. Patricia Thomson in honor of her son, Marine Corporal Tatum Kaneta, who is currently serving a second tour of duty in Faluja, Iraq. 5. PUBUC HEARING - CITY COUNCIL a. PUBUC HEARING -Staff noted the facts of the appeal; the appellant, proprietor of Celeste's Kitchen, I STAFF REPORT submitted a Conditional Use Permit application to allow seating at an existing take-out (Appeal of Planning food establishment to accommodate 68 patrons including incidental outdoor dining at Comm. Denial - 136 Las Tunas Drive; the Planning Commission denied the CUP 5-0 at its June 22, 2004 CUP 2004-005) meeting; Development Services Department staff recommended denial due to the fact that there is no available on-site parking for the proposed restaurant. Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, introduced Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator, who presented the facts of the report. Ms. Butler noted that the Department issued a business license for a take-out only establishment at the subject site (136 Las Tunas Drive); the applicant was recently cited by Code Services for operating a restaurant with seating without an approved conditional use permit; the applicant subsequently filed a conditional use permit application; Ms. Butler explained in detail staffs recommended conditions of approval. Ms. Butler responded to the questions raised by the Council Members with regard to the on-site parking spaces, street parking and hours of operation. I 2 8/3/2004 I I I 46:0127 PU8UC COMMENT Oscar Sierra, applicant, provided testimony regarding his appeal of the Planning Commission denial of his conditional use permit application which would allow seating at the existing take-out food establishment. He responded to various questions from the City Council regarding his business. CLOSE PUBUC HEARING COUNGL DEUBERATION ( MOTION Sergio Buonsanti and Sandra Rentschler, 132 Las Tunas Drive, spoke in support of the restaurant establishment. The following individuals spoke in favor of granting the Conditional Use Permit to Celeste's Kitchen: Donna Didier, Jean Vosnick, Janie Duncan, Carlos Brito, James Cole, Brandon Schwartz, Della Sacks and Nancy Sierra. Mayor Kovacic closed the public hearing. Council Members and staff initiated discussion on the public hearing item including the business license and conditional use permit application process, code violations and the existing parking situation. Council Member Segal commended staff for all of their hard work; he suggested that the staff meet with Mr. Sierra and the property owners to hopefully mitigate the parking problem with the proper filing of covenants and bring a report back to the Council for their deliberation. Council Member Wuo felt that thiS is a clear violation of the City's codes and ordinances; he noted Similar situations with other businesses and suggested that the owners seek a better location with proper parking spaces. Council Member Chandler felt the applicant had purposely installed tables without the proper permit and felt the parking was inadequate. Following discussion it was moved by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Wuo to deny the Conditional Use Permit Application (CUP 04-005) with the condition that if the parking covenants reflected in the staff report are produced within 30 days, the conditional use permit is granted. The City Attorney clarified that the properly worded motion was to "approve with conditions". Council Member Marshall expressed concerns about the illegal operation; but she expressed hope that the applicant could obtain the necessary parking covenants required to legally operate. The motion previously made by CounCil Member Chandler and seconded by CounCil Member Wuo was Withdrawn. Mayor Kovacic suggested staff bring a report back for Council consideration including designated parking spaces for Celeste's Kitchen customers only, limiting the number of tables, and relocating employee parking spaces. Council Member Segal suggested continuation of the application, give the applicant and staff 30 days and revisit this item at the September 7th meeting. It was moved by Council Member Segal and seconded by Council Member Marshall to continue this item to the Council's September 7,2004 Regular Meeting. 3 8/3/2004 ROLL CALL AUDIENCE PARTIGPATION 6. COUNCIL MEMBER MARSHALL COUNGL MEMBER SEGAL COUNCIL MEMBER CHANDLER COUNCIL MEMBER WUO MAYOR KOVAGC CITY CLERK BARROWS 7. a. MINUTES (Redev. Agency) 46.0128 AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo, KovacIc None I TIME RESERVED FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION There were no members of the audience who chose to speak at this time. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Council Member Marshall announced that the Hazardous Waste Round-up will take place on Saturday, August 14th, at the Santa Anita Park, Gate 6; she noted that the Los Angeles County Public Works Department recently installed cameras on the traffic signals at the intersections of Huntington Drive, Santa Anita Avenue and Santa Clara Avenue in order to provide traffic counts; lastly, she shared that 554 homes were sold dUring the past year in Arcadia. Council Member Segal encouraged everyone to attend the 2004 Lucky Baldwin Treasure Trail and Wild West Jamboree, Saturday, August 14 at Arcadia City Hall. Council Member Chandler congratulated Marine Corporal Tatum Kaneta and Shirley Farris. Council Member Wuo congratulated the Recreation and Community Services Department for a successful Battle of the Boards and Bands event. Mayor Kovacic encouraged all youngsters under the age of 18 to partiCipate in the Art/Writing Contest and submit an essay, picture or poem based on one of the tOpiCS to be published in the 2005 City Calendar. I City Clerk Barrows echoed Council Member Wuo's comment on Battle of the Boards event, it was well attended and organized; he reminded everyone that there are two more Thursday night concerts left in the series of summer concerts; he expressed appreciation to Cindy Flores, Special Assistant to the City Manager, for all of her hard work during the Centennial Celebration and wished her a happy retirement. CONSENT AGENDA - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Consent Agenda items were read as follows by the Executive Director: Request for approval of the minutes of the July 20, 2004 Regular Meeting. MOTION AGENDA - CONSENT It was moved by Agency Member Segal and seconded by Agency Member Marshall, then carried on roll call vote to approve item 7.a. on the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency consent calendar. ROLL CALL b. MINUTES (City Council) AYES: NOES: Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None CONSENT AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL The Consent Agenda items were read as follows by the City Manager: I Request for approval of the minutes of the July 20, 2004 Regular Meeting. 4 8/3/2004 I I I c. ORDINANCE No. 2199 46'0129 Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of Arcadia, California, amending the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding Section 3213.4.1 to the Uniform Traffic Ordinance. d. RESOLUTION No. 6428 Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California approving a map and declaring the City's intention to vacate a portion of an alley north of Foothill Boulevard and west of Valencia Way; direct the City Clerk to file said map in the City Clerk's office showing said alley; setting a public hearing thereon for September 7, 2004; and directing notice hereof to be posted and published. e.PSA AuthOrize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Security Patrol Management Corporation in the amount of $20,000 for security services at the Library. f. CONTRACT Award a three-year purchase order contract in an amount not to exceed $127,095 per year to Hughes Supply for water meters. g. CONTRACT Authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year contract extension in the amount of $112,000 to Signal Maintenance, Inc. for traffic signal maintenance services. h. ACCEPT WORK Accept all work performed by Insituform Technologies, Inc. for the Foothill Boulevard Sewer Pipe Liner Project as complete and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract document, subject to a retention of $13,836.55. i. CONTRACT Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Rokni Electric Co. ,in the amount of $96,740 for the Camino Grove Park Rehabilitation Project. . , ". j. PURCHASE APPROVAL Approve the purchase of City directional and entry signs in the amount of $33,045.48 from Safeway Sign Company. k. ACCEPT WORK Accept all work performed by E C Construction Inc. as complete and authorize final payment to be made in accordance with contract documents, subject to a retention of $14,440.50. I. CONTRACT Authorize the City Manager to award a contract in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00 per year through March 2006 for office supplies from Office Depot. m. CONTRACT Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Alliance Streetworks, Inc. in the amount of $822,114.20 and appropriate an additional $90,000.00 in Proposition "A" and "C" Funds for the Santa Anita Entry Corridor Improvements. n. PSA Authorize the City Manager to enter into a ProfeSSional Services Agreement with Anderson Consulting Services for construction inspection services for Santa Anita Entry . Corridor Improvements in the amount of $41,000.00. MOTION AGENDA - CONSENT It was moved by Council Member Segal and seconded by Council Member Marshall, then carried on roll call vote to approve items 7. b. through 7. n., on the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and City Council consent calendar. ROLL CALL AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None 8. CITY MANAGER a. STREET NAME Mr. Kelly presented a status update regarding the proposed name change from EI CHANGE Monte Avenue to Sea biscuit Avenue; Development Services Department staff reported 5 8/3/2004 PUBUC COMMENT MOTION - STREET NAME CHANGE ROLL CALL 46'0130 that the questionnaire directed by the City Council was sent to all properties on and abutting EI Monte Avenue; to date the responses from property owners on EI Monte Avenue have generally been opposed at a ratio of approximately two to one. I Harry Jakeway, 2715 EI Monte Avenue, was opposed to the name change on EI Monte and suggested using the "Sea biscuit" name on the main entrance of Santa Anita Park. Selena Spurgeon, 1121 and 1127 EI Monte Avenue, was opposed to the name change. Jack McEwan, spoke in support of the name change. Shelly and Kelly Rubin, spoke in support of the name change. Following discussion it was moved by Council Member Segal and seconded by Council Member Wuo then carried on roll call vote to terminate any further action on renaming EI Monte Avenue to Seabiscuit. AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic Council Member Marshall Mr. Kelly presented the facts of the report concerning the City's acceptance of a donation of a tower clock from the Arcadia Sunrise Rotary Club and the Arcadia (Noon) Rotary Club; In addition, staff is recommending that the Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Arcadia Sunrise Rotary Club and the Arcadia (Noon) Rotary Club relative to the purchase and installation of said clock in the general area of Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue. Council Members expressed appreciation to Arcadia Sunrise Rotary Club and the I Arcadia (Noon) Rotary Club for the generous donation. MOTION - STREET It was moved by Council Member Wuo and seconded by Council Member Chandler NAME CHANGE then carried on roll call vote to accept the donation. b. DONATION ROLL CALL ADJOURNMENT (to August 17, 2004, 6:00 p.m.) ATTEST: AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None Noting no additional business, at 10:50 p.m. the City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned its Regular Meeting to August 17, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room. ~&.~ ary K acic, Mayor I 6 8/3/2004