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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 4,2003 I I I 45:0023 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 4, 2003 The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. in the Development Services Department Conference Room. 240 West Huntington Drive. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Council/Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. At 5:03 p.m. the City Council RECESSED to Closed Session. 1. CLOSED SESSION 1a Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 - City Manager Annual Performance Evaluation. 1b. Conference with real property negotiators (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: Property Owner: 55 West Huntington Drive 21 Morlan Place 28 West Santa Ciara Street 41 West Huntington Drive 35 West Huntington Drive 27 West Huntington Drive Paul Rusnak Hann Ling Shaw (Church of Arcadia) Don Dahlgren Robert Johannsen Gary & Dan Braun (35 W. Huntington Partners) Richard Fisher (Tempelkadian) Negotiating Parties - Property owners and Redevelopment Agency Deputy Executive Director Under Negotiation - Prices and terms of payment SUPPlEMENTAL Pending litigation under Government Code Section 54956,9(a) - Bench v. Monrovia, et. aI., Los AGENDA ITEM Angeles Superior Court Case No. GC027680. The Regular Meeting RECONVENED at 6:25 p,m. in the Redevelopment Services Department Conference Room. 1 2/4/03 2. 2a. MJD.YEAR BUDGET REVIEW 1NV000llON 45:0024 OPEN SESSION City Manager Kelly presented the mid-year budget review, stating in part, that the City shows a potential of half a million, loss in revenue. The major decreases in revenues are: Sales Tax and Transit Occupancy Tax. As of 5:00 p.m. today the Governor stated that he is not going to take Vehicle License Fee (VLF) from cities this year, but it remains in jeopardy in future years. The Governor also voted Assembly Bill 4X down, which required the imposition of the Vehicle License Fee back to what it used to be. In addition, the City is facing a big hit in Public Employee Retirement System funding in the next few years, which will be a problem for the City by 2005-2006. I Reviewing expenditures, Mr. Keliy stated in part, that the City will be spending more than it receives in the next two years, and will depend on reserves to carry it through. About three years ago the Council put $6 million General Fund surplus funds into an account to pay for master plan improvements to sidewalks, trees and other infrastructure enhancements. The money was moved to various categories of reserves set aside for such use. In response to a Council query, Mr. Kelly presented an overview of total reserve funds, stating in part, that reserves for retirement are $2M, Emergency Reserve is $6M, Capital Outlay is $8.6M, Facility Fund is $2,2M and Equipment Fund is $9M. Overall, he believes the City is in great financial shape. In addition, Mr. Kelly noted that next year's budget will come before the Council at the end of April or early May with no changes or growth, unless there are a new outside funding sources to support a change. The City Council RECESSED at 6:51 p.m. and RECONVENED in the Council Chambers for the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. I Reverend John Payton, Church of the Nazarene, Arcadia Police Department Chaplain PLEDGE OF Beth Costanza, Arcadia Chamber of Commerce ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 3. PRESENT: ABSENT: Council members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Kelly noted that a report designating Mayor Pro tem Chang as the host for the 2004 Mayor's Prayer Breakfast will be on a future agenda for Council discussion. City Manager Kelly announced an Open Session was held this evening with regard to the mid- year budget review. Because the Council set aside reserve funds in prior years, the City of Arcadia is in great financial condition. A budget review and discussion will be scheduled during the month of Mayor June. City Attorney Deitsch announced the subjects discussed at the Closed Session held earlier this evening. No reportable action was taken. I 2 2/4/03 I I I ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY 4. CHP PIN AWARD (Off. Bartley & Kraut) 5. 45:0025 It was MOVED by Council member Segal, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall None None PRESENTATION Police Chief Hinig, California Highway Patrol Lieutenant, Alan Henderson and Southern California Automobile Club representative, Linda Ritchie, presented the "10851" pin awards and certificates to Police Officers Robert Bartley and Matt Kraut, recognizing their high achievement in auto theft recovery. PUBLIC HEARING 5a. QRDINANCE NO, 2,1]3 TA 2002-004 (R-O and R-1 Zoning Regulations) Text Amendment 2002-004 was initiated by the Development Services Department, at the (INTRODUCED) direction of the City Council, to further address issues relating to scale, mass and bulk of single- family dwellings and to provide clarification regarding entry heights. The most recent changes to R-O and R-1 zoning standards were approved by the City Council in 1999. Throughout the past three years, the Development Services Department has monitored the implementation of the 1999 changes. During a recent study session with the City Council in August of 2002. staff recommended several additional changes relating to scale and mass issues as well as further clarifications from previously adopted standards. Although there has been an observable change of front elevations from the street, it is staffs opinion that the codes need to be further refined to better address entries, architectural projections and street side yard setbacks. .1.. Consideration of the report and recommendation to introduce Ordinance No. 2173 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DIVIS lOINS 1 AND 2 OF ARTICLE IX, CHAPTER 2, PART 5 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING R-O AND R-1 RESIDENTIAL ZONES. (Text Amendment 2002-004). The Planning Commission at its December 10, 2002 meeting recommended approval of the proposed changes, which are included in Ordinance No. 2173. Staff explained in detail the proposed changes to R-1 and R-O zoning regulations and shared photographs and examples depicting existing projects under current code as compared to the proposed revisions which included: front yard setbacks/entries, side yards on corner lots and reverse corner lots, driveway areas, tents and canopies. With regard to residential front entries it was noted that the proposed revisions will prohibit entry heights exceeding fourteen (14' -0") feet on all yards regardless of the setback and there shall be no vertical or architectural elements located above the entry that emphasize the scale and massing of the structure. It was noted that modifications to this requirement may be granted by the Modification Committee based upon the particular architectural design of a house. With regard to side yards on corner lots it was recommended that a requirement be added that no portion of a building located along the street side of a corner lot shall encroach through an angle of 40'. With regard to the reverse corner lot the new amendments will require the side yard on the street side of a reverse corner lot shall not be less than 25'-0" in lieu of 20'-0". The recommended changes prohibit more than one (1) circular driveway on anyone lot and restricts the maximum driveway width to 15'-0" and requires that the driveway be set back a minimum of 25'-0" measured perpendicular from the property line to the furthest distance of the 3 2/4/03 45:0026 inside edge of the circular driveway. The more recent problems encountered in the residential zones are the addition of temporary tents and canopies used as 'carports" and/or patio covers. Staff recommended additions to the ' City's regulations with regard to such carports which are set forth in the February 4, 2003 staff report. I Mayor Marshall OPENED the public hearing. Bill Souck. 531 Campesina Road, President, Rancho Santa Anita Residents Association, commended staff for preparing the report and urged Councii to approve the proposed changes to the zoning regulations. Tonv Henrich, 431 Altura Road, ARB Chairman, Lower Rancho area, expressed appreciation to staff for trying to control the mass and scale of the homes in this area. He felt these guidelines would help ARB's with the application process. Mr. Henrich urged Council to approve and support staff's recommendations. Mayor Marshall CLOSED the Public Hearing. In the discussion Councilmember Kovacic commented that he would like to see more restrictions on circular driveways especially on narrow lots. He also felt that the regulations concerning articulation should apply to the entire structure and not just the side of the structure that faces the street. Following discussion it was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang to INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2173 amending Divisions 1 and 2 of Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 5 of the Arcadia Municipal Code regarding R-O and R-1 zoning regulations. The MOTION died for lack of a second. I In response to a Council suggestion with regard to more restrictive circular driveway regulations, staff stated in part, that the original recommendation to the Planning Commission included that lots with street frontage less than 75 feet be prohibited from having circular driveways. The proposed changes with regard to the circular driveways are Planning Commission recommendations. Further, staff explained in detaii second story set back requirements on interior or corner lot dwellings. City Attorney Deitsch noted that if the Planning Commission has not considered an item that the Councii wishes to include in the proposed ordinance, the Council must first refer the issue back to the Planning Commission for its recommendation. It was MOVED by Council member Kovacic, seconded by Counciimember Wuo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2173 amending Divisions 1 and 2 of Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 5 of the Arcadia Municipal Code regarding R-O and R-1 zoning regulations consistent with the February 4, 2003 staff report; and, include staffs original recommendation concerning no circular driveways on lots 75 feet wide or less; and, requiring an articulation of the appropriate second story wall facing the street. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counciimembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall None None I 4 2/4/03 I 6. KOVACIC (CROP Walk) (AHS Constitution Team) WUO (Awards) (Chinese New Year) I CHANG (Columbia Space Shuttle) (Bartley & Matt) (Arcadia Chinese Association) (Badge Pinning Ceremony - FD) (Pregnancy Homes) 45:0027 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Nick Pokraiac, 333 North Madison, Monrovia, protested the re-Iocation of a water tank on the Bluth property and presented a brief history with regard to this matter. Further, he noted that the City of Monrovia is willing to provide water for those properties with Mr. Bluth's permission. He felt it made sense for the City of Monrovia to provide water for those areas and suggested that Arcadia donate the water tanks to the Boy Scouts for their camp, which is desperately needed. In response to Mr. Pokrajac's comments, City Manager Kelly stated. there is a long history to this issue between Mr. Pokrajac and Mr. Bluth. The cities of Monrovia and Arcadia sent a letter to the parties involved, stating that, both cities are open for discussion in an attempt to resolve the issue of the tanks locations subject to a third party paying for the re-Iocation and reconstruction, MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Councilmember Kovacic encouraged everyone to participate and sponsor the 3rd Annual CROP Walk, organized by Arcadia Interfaith Action Group, which will be held on March 9, 2003. Council member Kovacic noted that the Arcadia High School Constitution Team will be competing for State Finals in Sacramento. Council member Wuo congratulated the recipients of the "10851" pin award. Officers Robert Bartley and Matt Kraut. Co unci I member Wuo noted some of many events sponsored by the Arcadia Chinese Association in celebration of Chinese New Year. Mayor Pro tern Chang expressed his deepest sorrow for the loss of seven 'astronauts on board the Columbia space shuttle. Dr. Chang congratulated Arcadia Police Officers Robert Bartley and Matt Kraut for their achievements in anti-theft recovery. Dr. Chang commended the Arcadia Chinese Association and many volunteers for sponsoring several community activities. Dr. Chang attended Arcadia Fire Department's 1 st Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony, January 23, 2003 and was impressed by Fire Chief Lugo's comment stating, "these promotions should be something special and deserve an open recognition and celebration". Dr. Chang would like an item on a future agenda with regard to "pregnancy homes" issue. City Manager Kelly noted that the "pregnancy homes" issue has been scheduled for the February 18, 2003 City Council meeting. (Arcadia Youth Dr. Chang would also like to have an item on a future agenda with regard to an Arcadia Youth Center) Center. Council concurred. I (Centennial Merchandise) Dr. Change urged everyone to support the Arcadia Centennial Celebration Commission by purchasing the special centennial items. 5 2/4/03 (Chinese New Year) SEGAL (Library) (R-O and R-1 Zoning Regulations) MARSHALL (Library) (Fashion Show) (Grand Daughter) (Food for Thought) 7. ROLL CALL 8. 45:0028 Dr. Chang wished everyone a Happy Chinese New Year, Council member Segal thanked library staff and expressed appreciation for their hospitality over the past few months. Mr. Segal thanked Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director and Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator for a fine presentation with regard to the R-D and R-1 zoning regulations. Mayor Marshall thanked the library for providing a place to hold the Council meetings during the Council Chambers renovation. Ms. Marshall attended a Fashion Show sponsored by the Centennial Celebration Commission, it was very enjoyable event. Ms. Marshall announced the birth of her first granddaughter. Mayor Marshall shared a "food for thoughf'. "If you aren't willing to climb the mountain, you won't see the view", THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall ABSENT: None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. CONSENT ITEM 8a. MINUTES (Jan. 21 Reg. Mtg.) (APPROVED Council member Kovacic requested an amendment to the January 21,2003 Minutes to reflect the AS AMENDED) word "tearful" instead of "cheerful" on page 10. It was MOVED by Agency Member Kovacic, seconded by Agency Member Segal and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the Minutes of the January 21, 2003 Regular Meeting. AYES; NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall None None ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to 6:00 p.m. on February 18, 2003 in Development Services Department Conference Room. 6 2/4/03 I I I" I I 45:0029 THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED 9 CONSENT ITEMS 9a. , MINUTES APPROVED the Minutes of the January 21,2003 Regular Meeting, as amended. (Jan. 21, 2003 Reg. Mtg.) 9b. ORDINANCE NO. 2172 (Stormwater Management & Discharge CIr'I) ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2172 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE VII, CHAPTER 8, PART 2 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL". . " , , 9c. \ .. I ' ARMOR-PLATE ACCEPTED and AUTHORIZED the expenditure of $28,624 in California Law Enforcement BAFFLING Equipment Program (CLEEP) Funds for an armor-plate baffling system and backstop for the new SYSTEM police firing range. (PO) 9d. EMPLOYMENT. APPROVED Amendment No.1 to the Employment Agreement between the City of Arcadia and AGREEMENT - William R. Kelly and AUTHORIZED the Mayor to EXECUTE said Agreement on behalf of the AMENDMENT City. NO.1 (City Manager, !<elly) - ge. j;,QUJEMENT PURCHASE r (vVh~ien 1i9hl. Bars) 9f. r ACCEPT WORK JI~ .'0',1 (Anoakia Lane \iVeliEguip., Building & Piping Er:oj.) I AUTHORIZED the purchase of Whelen light bars for the Police Department from Adamson Industries in the amount of $67,793.29. ACCEPTED all work performed by Terra-Cal Construction, Inc. for the Anoakia Lane Well Equipping, Building and Piping Project as complete; and, AUTHORIZED final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of $70,493.12, THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 9a, b, c, d, e and f APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KOVACIC, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER SEGAL AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Chang, Kovacic, Segal and Marshall None Council member Wuo (Stepped out of the Council Chambers for a short period of time) 7 2/4/03 10. \ lOa. RESOLUTION NO. 6330 (Vehicle License Fee) (ADOPTED AS AMENDED) ADJOURNMENT (In Memory of Jim Goldstein) ADJOURNMENT (I n Memory of Sue Nevin) 45:0030 CITY MANAGER Consideration of the report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6330, urging the Callfomia Legislature to reject the Governor's proposed shift of local Vehicle License Fee (VLF) revenues. Governor Gray Davis has proposed the diversion of $4 billion in local Vehicle License Fee (VLF) backfill as a means to balance the state budget. Vehicle License Fee (VLF) and backfill revenues constitute 15 to 25 percent of typical city and county general purpose revenues (9 percent in Arcadia) and fund local safety services, If the Govemor's plan is approved, Arcadia could lose $1,011,259 this fiscal years and $2,175,158 next fiscal year, for a total cost of $3,186,417. By adopting Resolution No. 6330, the City of Arcadia goes on record in support of the VLF restoration and joins other California cities and counties in working to ensure that VLF funding will continue uninterrupted. City Manager Kelly requested a modification to the proposed resolution title to read as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE AND THE GOVERNOR TO REJECT THE SHIFT OF LOCAL VEHICLE LICENSE FEE (VLF) REVENUES DURING ANY FISCAL YEAR". He also requested a change in the body of Resolution 6330, page 2, paragraph 4 to reflect word "had" instead of "has", and read, 'Whereas, Governor Davis had proposed to divert $4 billion in local VLF backfill payments over the next 17 months to fund state obligations:" It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Council member Wuo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that RESOLUTION NO. 6330 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall None None Mayor Marshall adjourned the meeting in memory of Jim Goldstein. "Jim was in need of a heart transplant that never came about and ultimately he died of stomach cancer. He was a very nice friend, very nice gentleman. He was extremely active in the boy scouts. A lot of people will miss Jim, I being one of them". Council member Kovacic adjourned the meeting in memory of Sue Nevin stating, "I request that tonight's meeting be adjourned in memory of an Arcadia treasure, Sue Nevin, who died at the age of 68 on January 28, 2003. I knew Sue Nevin for over ten years, some of you here tonight, or watching on TV. didn't have the privilege to know her that long, many of you knew her a lot longer. But, whether your association with Sue spanned a lifetime as a friend or a family member or merely a few days, you knew one deniable fact, Sue Nevin was a great woman. I would like to take a few moments to talk about the full measure of that greatness. I I Sue was a caring daughter, a loving wife, a devoted mother and the ultimate grandmother. She is survived by her mother Olive, brother Bill Carroll, her son Jim Nevin and daughter Lynn Greep, granddaughters Lauren, Caley and Callie along with a wonderful extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins of many generations. Sue was also the epidemy of civic virtue. leading the way in most of the significant community organizations in our town and beyond. Initially she was active in Cub Scouts, Blue Birds and the PTA. Sue and her late husband Jim I helped establish the A.Y.s.O Youth Soccer Program in Arcadia. Sue received honorary service awards from the Arcadia High School and Arcadia Council PTA's and chaired many fundraising 8 2/4/03 I I I ADJOURNMENT (Feb. 18,2003) ATTEST: 45:0031 events for the Arcadia Unified School District and the High School's Athletic Booster Club. She was also an extremely active and long time member of the Arcadia Assistance League, Foothill Area Alumni Panheiiinic Association and Holy Angels Endowment Fund. She was also a founding member of the Arcadia Pubiic Library Foundation, and it was her hard work and vision that resulted in the renovation of the Library South Patio in memory of Jesse Vanlandingham. And above all, Sue was a fantastic friend. When God created friends. he or she obviously had Sue in mind. Sue made each one of us feel important. She always wanted to know how you were feeiing? How your family was doing? Many in Arcadia, including some of us sitting up here, were the beneficiaries of Sue's legendary command of Arcadia poiitics. If Sue was on your side in an election, you were blessed with a hard worker, a modest master of organization and a gentle caring counselor. And, she never, ever asked for a favor or something in return. If you were lucky enough to be counted as one of Sue's many friends, you had a loyal patron for life. Obviously we all hope that our final departure is graceful and on our own terms. Sue's final day on earth was probably not how we would have planned it, but in a way it was consistent with Sue's personality. She did not want to be a bother or get in the way, In fact, if Sue walked through the rear door of these Council Chambers right now she would probably look around and say, 'oh I didn't mean to interrupt you, it looks iike you all are very busy, I'll just drop by some other time'. For sixty-eight years through word and deed, Sue showed us how to iive a , meaningful iife. She was kind and considerate, generous and unselfish, modest and hard working, loyal and proud. If you were a friend or an organization in need, if there was a job to do, Sue was always there in a second with her warm smile and a helping hand. She had that rare abiiity to brighten the iives of others with a warm personaiity, personal courage and caring soul. Sue Nevin was a great lady; a great friend and she brought goodness into all of our lives, All of us will continue to be blessed with Sue's goodness as long as we remember the content of her character and the quaiity of her iife. It is with sadness that I request that tonight's meeting be adjourned in the memory of a great Arcadian, Sue Nevin". At 8:43 p.m. the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED to February 18, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Development Services 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, iitigation matters or evaluation of properties. k!,~~ J J 9 2/4/03