HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 3,2004
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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.
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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.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Bill Kelly, City Manager, had no items to report.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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)
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AYES:
NOES:
Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo, KovacIc
None
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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.
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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:
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Request for approval of the minutes of the July 20, 2004 Regular Meeting.
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c. ORDINANCE
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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
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MOTION - STREET
NAME CHANGE
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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.
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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.
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