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Home My WebLink AboutOCTOBER 19,2004 460158 em COUNCIL OF THE em OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY I REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2004 MINUTES Audio and video tape copies of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency proceedings are on file In the office of the City Clerk ROLL CALL PlWCCXJ.1MENr 1. a. b. I R.E<:D'MN: REGJLAR~ IN\IOCAllCX'l PLEDGE OF AllEGIANCE ROLL CALL 2. I MOTION - ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY 3. The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 19, 2004, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room pursuant to the previously adjourned Regular Meeting. PRESENT: CouncIl/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic ABSENT: None. TIME RESERVED FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9c to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation - one (1) case. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9c to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation - one (1) case. The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency was reconvened In the City Council Chamber at 7:05 p.m. Chaplain Constance McIntosh, Arcadia Methodist Hospital City Clerk James Barrows PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic ABSENT: None. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Steve Deitsch, City Attorney, noted that there was no reportable action taken by the Council in Closed Session. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. It was moved by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Marshall then carried Without objection that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be waived. PRESENTATION of Proclamation to Soroptimist International. 10/19/04 I 4. 5. 6. a. AUDIENCE PARTIGPATION MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBUC HEARING COUNGL DEUBERATION MOTION ROLL CALL 46:0159 PRESENTATION of Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week. PRESENTATION of Citizen of the Month Award to SpeCial Olympics, San Gabriel Valley. I Mayor Kovacic noted that guests from the Regional Office of Special Olympics Southern California are all integral components and vital to the success of Special Olympics of Southern California, whose regional office is located in Arcadia and serves the San Gabriel Valley. PUBUC HEARING - CITY COUNCIL Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director and Corky Nicholson, Planning Services Manager, presented the staff report. Text Amendment T.A. 2004-003 was initiated by Mr. DaVid Sabin, a representative for the Arco Service Station at 625 W. Las Tunas Drive, to propose changes to Article IX (Conditional Uses) adding regulations to consider allowing an automated self-service car wash in conjunction WIth an automobile fueling station and convenience store, with an approved conditional use permit. The Planning CommiSSion voted 4-0 to approve the Text Amendment and Development Services staff is recommending approval of the text amendment and introduction of Ordinance No. 2201 amending various sections to Article IX (Conditional Uses) of the Arcadia MuniCipal Code relatmg to an automated self-service car wash. David Sabin, a representative of the applicant, appeared in support of the Text Amendment. It was moved by Council Member Segal and seconded by Council Member Marshall to close the public hearing. Seeing no objection by the other members of the Council, 'Mayor Kovacic closed the public hearing. I In response to a question from Mayor Kovacic, staff noted that they increased the required lot size to 25,000 and that thiS usage would be enforced through the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process. The CUP process provides staff additional flexibility in determining appropriate usage of the property. It was moved by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Segal to approve Text Amendment T.A. 2004-003 and introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, amending various sections of Article IX (Conditional Uses) of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to an automated self-service car wash. AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None TIME RESERVED FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Bret f'I1ultoski. 57 Birchcroft, appeared to speak against mansionlzation occurring in South Arcadia. In response to a request from Mayor Kovacic, Mr. Penman noted that in November 2004 the Development Services Department will be conducting a public study session I on single family design review. Mayor Kovacic encouraged all members of the public to attend and participate. 10/19/04 2 I I I 7. COUNGl MEMBER MARSHALL COUNGL MEMBER SEGAL COUNGl MEMBER CHANDLER COUNGl MEMBER WUO CITY CLERK JIM BARROWS MAYOR KOVAGC 8. a. MINUTES (Redev. Agency) 46'0160 Kav Kinsler, Foothill Middle School Parent and Teachers Association, appeared to update the Council on the activities of Foothill Middl~ School. Sonva Williams, appeared to speak against mansionization occurnng in South Arcadia. Michael Scolinas, an Arcadia resident and member of the Boy Scouts, appeared to speak in support of letting parrots nest freely in Arcadia. Alinda Jane. 9S0 Arcadia Avenue, appeared to speak in support of the Chinese tradition of Falun Gong. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Council Member Marshall inquired as to whether she had support to place the Council's policy on City Council Liaison to Boards and Commissions on a future agenda. There was support from three CounCil Members (Segal, Kovacic, and Marshall) to place the City CounCil Liaison to Boards and Commissions policy on a future Councii agenda. Councii Member Segal congratulated the school district and the City for their combined efforts on the new Arcadia High School football field. Councii Member Chandler noted that he attended the dedication of the Temple City High School football field and also commented on the success of the new football field at Arcadia High School. Council Member Wuo congratulated those who received Proclamations at tonight's CounCil meeting. City Clerk Jim Barrows had no report. Mayor Kovacic noted that the City's St. Joseph Reservoir No. 1 Replacement Project was named "Project of the Year" by the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association. Among other things, the project was recognized for Its cost effectiveness, notable design, appearance and its positive Impact on the community. CONSENT AGENDA - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Consent Agenda items were read as follows by the Executive Director: Request for approval of the minutes of the October S, 2004 Regular Meeting. MOTION - CONSENT It was moved by Agency Member Segal and seconded by Agency Member Marshall, AGENDA then carried on roll call vote to approve item B.a. on the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency consent calendar. ROll CAll 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: 10/19/04 3 b. c. d. MOTION - CONSENT AGENDA ROLL CALL ADJOURNMENT (to November 2, 2004, 6:00 p.m.) ATTEST: ' 46'0161 Request for approval of the minutes of the October 5, 2004 Regular Meeting. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, approving a memorandum of understanding establishing compensation and related benefits for employees represented by the Arcadia Police Officers' Association ("APOA") for July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. Approval of Final Map No. 54041 for a nine-unit reSidential condominium project at 525 S. Fifth Avenue. It was moved by Council Member Segal and seconded by Council Member Marshall, then carried on roll call vote to approve items 8. b through 8. d. on the City Council consent calendar. AYES: NOES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None. Noting no additional business, at 8:00 p.m. the City CounCil/Redevelopment Agency adjourned Its Regular Meeting to November 2, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber for the CounCil's next Regular Meeting. ~A. ~/...~ Gary vaCIC, Mayor 10/19/04 4 I I I