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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 15,2002 I I I ROlL CAU..: 1. la AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING 0610-10 0110-50 IDJ4'fo20q~ 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 October 15, 2002 The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in the Development Services Department Conference Room. PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall ABSENT: None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. STUDY SESSION At the June 18, 2002 Study Session, the City Council directed staff to solicit proposals from senior housing developers for three different sites. 1 - American Senior Living, 54 units at Marketowne, 150 West Las Tunas Drive; 2- Corporation for Better Housing, 55 units at the former Mounted Police site, 600 East Live Oak Avenue; and, 3 - Meta Housing, 109 units Westerner Hotel site, 161 West Colorado Place. The proposals were received and subsequently revised, at staffs request, to refiect the financial constraints facing the Agency relative to senior proportionality. The Redevelopment Agency has the requirement to replace 23 units of housing by 2005 as a result of the Hale/Fifth Avenue project - eleven (11) very low income, eight (8) low income, and four (4) moderate-income housing. The City, pursuant to the Regional Housing Needs Analysis (RHNA) in the adopted Housing Element, has the goal of facilitating the development of 35 units of very low income housing and 12 units of low income housing. The Agency's replacement units cannot count toward meeting this goal. Staff noted that the Agency can now use the projected annual revenues deposited in the 20% Housing Set Aside funds (HSA), plus estimated interest, for the next two Five Year Implementation Plan periods (2004-2009, 2009-2014), as well as for the remaining two years of the current Five Year Implementation Plan (1999-2004). The Agency must spend or encumber a minimum of $64,132 for affordable housing, before July 1, 2003 or be subject to severe financial and operational penalties. ' Staff further explained in detail the affordable senior housing development and the respective developers evaluation criteria, set forth in the October 15, 2002 staff report which included; developers experience and entity (profit or non-profit); General PlanlZoning of sites; developers proposal - affordable number of units; financial request of Agency and City; construction cost per affordable unit; management team and schedule. It was noted that all developers will create a separate entity to develop the site and all are experienced affordable housing developers. 1 10/15/02 44:0203 With regard to the developers financial request of the Agency, staff noted that American Senior Living (Marketowne site) requested a $1,000,000 loan from the Agency which would be repaid I out of the proceeds from the project over 30 years as a 3% residual loan. The Corporation for Better Housing (former Mounted Police site) requested a $650,000 loan and META Housing requested $3,000,000 - a $1,000,000 residual loan repaid to the Agency at 3% over 30 years and a $2,000,000 contribution which could be classified either as a grant from the Agency or alternatively as a CHFA (California Housing Finance Agency) loan on a bond issue in which the Agency would repay over 30 years as weil. Following the presentation staff responded to concerns expressed by Council with regard to the number of units, parking spaces and tenant selection process. It was noted that the City could negotiate a mixture of criteria for admission on a priority basis. Being an Arcadia resident could be one of the criteria. The three respective developers, American Senior Living, Corporation for Better Housing, and META, presented an overview of their proposed projects for a senior housing complex and answered questions and concerns raised by Council. The proposed project by Corporation for Better Housing, involves the old Mounted Police site, City owned property, at 600 East Live Oak Avenue. This site is under consideration for a Habitat for Humanity project also. The developer requested a $650,000 loan from the City but said he could do without it if the City would lease the land instead of selling It. Following discussion, Council decided to wait for the Request for Proposals (RFP's) from affordable family housing developers for the former Mounted Police site on Live Oak. Considerable discussion ensued. Mayor Pro tem Chang felt that the proposed Marketowne project, 150 West Las Tunas Drive, would be a very good project. The developer has provided I complete information and the financial request is acceptable. Council concurred. It was MOVED by Council member Kovacic, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang and CARRIED on roil call vote as follows to DIRECT staff to proceed with a proposal by American Senior Living for a senior citizen housing complex on the Marketowne site at 150 West Las Tunas Drive. ROlL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall None None Considerable discussion ensued with regard to the Westerner Hotel project. The main issue on Meta Housing proposal was the financial gap. The City has $1.8 miilion total avaiiable for senior housing in the next 12 years. from the Housing Fund; this proposal will require $3 million in City funds. Following discussion, by Council consensus, directions were given to staff to work with Meta Housing, address all concerns about the financing, parking and ask Meta Housing to provide other information to lower their cost or find other resources to lower the Agency's investment and submit another proposal for a senior housing development at the Westerner Hotel site, 161 West Colorado Place. The City Council RECESSED at 7:00 p.m. and RECONVENED in the Council Chambers for the Regular Meetingat 7:10 p.m. 1NV0CA1lQ\l Reverend Ellen Jennrich, Lutheran Church of the Cross PLEDGE OF Terry Blackwood ALLEGIANCE 1 2 10/15/02 I I 1 ROLL CALL 2. ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY 3. RED RIBBON WEEK (Chief Hinig) 4. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH (Blackwood) 5. HISTORICAL MUSEUM COMMISSION (Young) 6. 6a. COPS (YES. Officer) (ACCEPTED) Olf 70 ~ 10 44:0204 PRESENT: Council members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall ABSENT: None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Council member Segal and CARRIED on roll caU vote as follows that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall None None PRESENTATIONS Mayor Marshall presented a proclamation to the Arcadia Police Department, declaring the week of October 23 through 31, 2002 as Red Ribbon Week. David Hinig, Police Chief, accepted the proclamation on behaif of the Department. Mayor Marshall presented the October, 2002 Citizen of the Month Award to Pamela Blackwood and admired her enthusiasm and sense of community. Pamela Blackwood a "short timer" by Arcadia resident standards, has lived in Arcadia for five years. In that period of time she has involved herself in community activities at every level. Pamela Blackwood is a member of the Board of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of Alpha Auxiliary of Arcadia Methodist Hospital, President of the Santa Anita Oaks HOA, and a member of the Centennial Commission. On behalf of the Historical Museum Commission and the City Council, Mayor Marshall presented a plaque to Mary Young for her distinguished service on the Historical Museum Commission, stating in part that, Mary has a long history with Arcadia, including three terms on the City Council and a stint as Mayor from 1994 to 1995 and more recently she served as a member of the Historical Museum Commission. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Arcadia Police Department has been awarded a COPS in Schools grant for the sum of $125,000 to help fund a Youth and Educational Support (YES.) police officer position to be assigned to the three Arcadia middle schools. .I In 2002, the City and the Arcadia Unified School District agreed to jointly fund a YES. police officer position assigned at the high school. During the first school year, the Police Department found that the interaction was a tremendous benefit to policing efforts throughout the community. Currently there are 2,487 students enroUed at the three middie schools in Arcadia. By assigning a YES. officer to the middle schools, the department will be able to provide early intervention by creating paths where "at risk" middle school students can be diverted, counseled, or other wise directed. 3 10/15/02 6b. RESOLUTION NO. 6328 FUND ALLOC. COPS-SLESF (Front Line Police Svcs.) (ADOPTED) 03.5(;-72 44:0205 The $125,000 COPS in Schools grant only partially funds a YES. officer position for the initial three-year period, and the City will be responsible for the remaining cost of $60,808. I In response to Council member Kovacic's query, Chief Hinig stated in part that, the Y.E.S. program has been very successful at the high school. Immediate results were seen in decreased truancy, reduction in the number of trespassing incidents, less overt activity by gang members on campus and a higher sense of overall security and safety. Mayor Marshall OPENED the Public Hearing. No one came forward to address the City Council. Mayor Marshall CLOSED the Public Hearing. It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Council member Segal and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows the ACCEPT the $125,000 COPS in Schools grant; and AUTHORIZED the expenditure of funds for a new YES. officer position to be assigned at the three middle schools. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall None None Consideration of the report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6328, to authorize the Arcadia Police Department to use funds allocated from the Citizens' Option for Public Safety - Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (COPS-SLESF) for the purpose of front line police services. Each year, the State Legisiature considers supplemental funding for local police departments under the COPS program. The annual decision to fund the COPS program is based upon bUdget priorities and available funds. The COPS program distributes State funds to local cities on a per capita basis. Recipient cities are required to deposit the State funds in a local Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) to be expended only for equipment and services requested by the Chief of Poiice and approved by the City Council. I This year Arcadia will receive $109,048 in COPS-SLESF funds. There is also approximately $35,000 remaining in the fund as a result of cost savings, with an additional $5,000 from interest. Staff proposed to spend those funds on the following positions; 1 - Continue the existing Crime Analyst position ($64,000); 2 - Continue the existing Court Liaison position ($50,000); 3 - Armor-plat and baffling system for new firing range ($35,000). Mayor Marshall OPENED the Public Hearing. No one came forward to address the City Council. Mayor Marshall CLOSED the Public Hearing. It was MOVED by Council member Segal, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6328 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ARCADIA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO USE FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE CITIZENS' OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY-SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (COPS-SLESF) FOR THE PURPOSE OF "FRONT LINE POLICE SERVICES". AYES: NOES: ABSENT: I Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall None None 4 10/15/02 I :1 1 44:0206 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 6326 (Maximum Intensity for Senior Housing-General Plan Amendment application No. G.P. 2002-003 was submitted by Huntington Rose G.P 2002-003 & Development Partners, L.L.C., proposing amendments to the table and text of the Community G.P 2002-004) Development Section of the General Plan to increase the "Maximum Intensity" for senior housing (ADOPTED AS projects from 30 du/ac to 50 du/ac; and, General Pian Amendment application No. G.P. 2002- AMENDED) 004 was submitted by American Senior Living, proposing amendments to the table and text of o 535 ~:J.j) the Community Development Section of the General Plan to increase the "Maximum Intensity" for senior housing projects from 30 du/ac to 36 du/ac. Consideration of a proposed amendment to Table 2-1 and the text of the Community Development Section of the General Plan to increase the maximum intensity for senior housing projects (General Plan changes G.P. 2002-003 and G.P. 2002-004) Huntington Rose Development proposal contains a senior residential project that will include independent living as well as assisted and dementia care at the Santa Anita Inn site. American Senior Living proposed a 54-unit affordable senior apartment complex at the Marketowne site located at 150 West Las Tunas Drive. The proposed density for this project is 36 dwelling units per acre. ,The applicant also requested financial assistance from the Redevelopment Agency. If the proposed General Plan change is approved, further discretionary approval including Architectural Design Review, Agency Design Review and a conditional use permit or specific plan will be required for each of the proposed projects. "Table 2-A - City General Plan Land Use Designations" provides a description of the various land use designations throughout the City as well as estabiishes "Maximum Intensity" which is required by law for types of development for properties within the City. The 1996 General Plan established a "Maximum Intensity" (density) allowed for senior housing of 30 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). Both applicants requested that the "Maximum Intensity" be increased to allow for a more realistic density typically permitted for senior housing development. Staff recommended an amendment to the Arcadia Municipal Code to allow up to 50 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) for market rate senior housing projects and up to 63 du/ac for affordable senior housing projects as defined by the California Government Code. In addition staff added multiple-family housing and senior housing to the list of uses permitted in the "Land Use Designation" table. The Development Services Department recommended that the "Commercial" and "Commercial/Multipie Family" Land Use Designations in Table 2-A - City General Plan Land Use Designations be amended. The amendments are outlined In the October 15, 2002 staff report. In addition, staff recommended the following wording be added at the end of Table 2-A: "To further encourage the development of affordable housing within the City, and assist in the provision of housing affordable to lower and moderate income households and senior households, and to make more sites available for affordable housing, the "Commercial" Land Use designation includes provisions to allow muitiple-family units as well as senior housing units and provides a density incentive for the development of affordabie senior housing or other affordable housing as defined by the California Government Code in the commercial areas". Following the staff presentation, Mayor Marshall OPENED the Public Hearing. Robert Harbicht, 663 Gloria Road, spoke on behalf of the GP 2002-003 applicant, Huntington Rose Development Partners and encouraged Council to approve staff recommendations. The developer will propose a resort style development with 290 units, 232 two bedrooms approximately 1,100 sq. ft. and 58 one bedrooms of approximately 900 sq. ft. Mr. Harbicht noted that the Council action will accomplish three things: it will make this type of housing a 5 10/15/02 44:0207 permitted use in the C-2 zone; it will add definitions of assisted living another term in the municipal code; and, it will provide for the density that will encourage the development of senior I housing in Arcadia. He felt that there is a need for senior housing in Arcadia. The City is loosing some of the people who have been pillars of this community for many years, because of not offering independent housing. Mr. Harbicht further commented that part of the downtown revitalization program adopted by the Arcadia City Council, was to encourage residential development in the commercial area and to provide the spending power to revitalize this area. Rodnev Khan, American Senior Living, spoke in favor of the proposed changes to the General Plan. He felt that the staff recommendation is within the parameters of senior and affordabie senior housing projects. In his opinion the proposed changes to the General Plan will create more opportunity for these types of projects in the City of Arcadia where land is limited and it is difficult to find a site. it was also noted that the proposed density for ASL project is 36 dweiiing units per acre, Mayor Marshall CLOSED the Public Hearing. In the discussion, Councilmember Wuo expressed concern with regard.to allowing multi-family housing in commercial zones. He suggested that "multi-family housing" be eliminated from the list of uses permitted in the "Land Use Designation" table of the proposed resolution, stating in part that, the traffic in the City is getting heavier and we do not want to create another tool for a developer to purchase land in a commercial zone and start developing residential units. He would also like to change the maximum intensity for affordable family housing projects from 24 du/ac to 22 du/ac. City Manager Kelly clarified that currently the General Plan allows residential in mixed-use areas I only, which is 15.3 acres, and the commercial use category is commercial only. The zoning code allows multi-family in commercial area, If the proposed general plan change is approved then the Council should amend the zoning code to delete residential from the commercial zones except for senior housing. It was noted that it is staff's recommendation to allow mixed used projects in other General Plan and/or zoned areas subject to submission of a General Plan amendment and a public hearing before the Planning Commission and City Council. The discussion concluded by the following motion. It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Council member Segal to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6326 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TABLE 2-1 AND THE TEXT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SECTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM INTENSITY FOR SENIOR HOUSING PROJECTS AS AMENDED. City Attorney Deitsch listed the suggested amendments to the proposed Resolution No. 6326 as follows: Page 2, section 2, paragraph one, delete the words "multiple-family units as well as"; page 2, section 3 of the table, first column, deiete the words ", multiple-family housing"; page 2, section 3 of the table, second column, delete the words "up to 24 du/ac for multiple-family units + 25% density bonus for affordable family housing projects"; and, page 3, section 4, delete the words "multiple-family units as well as". Also change the maximum intensity for affordable family housing projects from 24 du/ac to 22 du/ac. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall None None I 6 10/15/02 I ,I 1 44:0208 6d. ORDINANCE NO. 2168 (Senior Res. Community) (INTRODUCED) The Text Amendment (TA 2002-002) was initiated by Huntington Rose Development Partners 0(, -, 0 - 1:,0 to amend the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding the following: Consideration of the report and recommendation to introduce Ordinance No. 2168 amending the Arcadia Municipal Code pertaining to Senior Residential Community, Assistant Living and Dementia Care. 1. Add "Senior Residential Community Living" to the list of permitted uses subject to the Conditional Use Permit process; and, 2. Add definitions for "Senior Residential Community", "Assisted Living" and "Dementia Care" to Division 9, Chapter 2, Part 2 "Definitions". The Planning Commission at its September 10, 2002 meeting voted 5-0 to recommend approval of TA 2002-002 with the recommendation that consideration be given to allow these uses in other commercial zones. The Commission thought that "Assisted Living" should be allowed also in the CPD, C-l and C-2 zones, similar to the recommendation for "Senior Residential Community", and recommended that the City Council consider the possibility of allowing this activity in those zones with an approved conditionai use permit. The applicant proposed a senior residential project that will include independent living as well as assisted and dementia care at the Santa Anita Inn site. The Arcadia Municipal Code does not address this type of mixed-use project. Per the Development Services Department's recommendation, the applicant proposed to add definitions for senior residential community, assisted living and dementia care to the Arcadia Municipal Code. In addition, the applicant requested that the Conditional Use Permit section of the code be amended to include senior residential community living as a permitted use in the R-2, R-3, CPD-1, CoO, C-l and C-2 zones. ^, The Arcadia Municipal Code allows apartment units in the commercial zones with an approved conditional use permit. The current code does not have provisions for senior residential communities, assisted living and/or dementia care. In the past assisted living type facilities and dementia care facilities would be considered board and care or convalescent faciiilies and allowed oniy in the R-2, R-3' and COO zones with an approved conditional use permit. The Development Services Department proposed that facilities dedicated only to assisted living and dementia care be permitted only in the R-3 and CoO zones with an approved conditional use permit. In addition, staff recommended deletion of the R-2 zone from this category because the density for care facilities is generally very high and the R-2 zone is the City's least dense multiple-family zone. It was staffs opinion that congregate care, assisted living is similar to convalescent type facilities and is more appropriate in less commercial zones than a "Senior Residential Community", which has the benefit of uliiizing some of the other uses that surround a commercial zone. The recommended uses and descriptions included in the "Definitions" section of the code, are set forth in the October 15, 2002 staff report. Mayor Marshall OPENED the Public Hearing. Robert Harbicht, 663 Gloria Road, spoke on behalf of the applicant, Huntington Rose Development Partners, stating in part that, the proposed project is a "Senior Residential Community". The average age of the person moving into this community will be 62;" years old. As times go by some of these people will get to stage where they need assisted living, the plan is that up to 30 of the units will be converted on an as needed bases from independent living to assistant living. Those are the two levels of care that they intend to have. 7 10/15/02 44:0209 Mayor Marshall CLOSED the Public Hearing. It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Council member Segal and CARRIED on I roll call vote as follows to INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2168 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SENIOR RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY, ASSISTED LIVING AND DEMENTIA CARE." AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall None None 6e. ADR 2002-061 On August 7, 2001, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6245 approving Architectural (Westfield Design Review ADR 2001-001 for a 276,000 sq. ft. retail expansion to the existing Westfield Shoppingtown - Shoppingtown and construction of a parking structure to accommodate 1,220 vehicles. In 400 South February, 2002, Westfield Shoppingtown submitted revised plans for a .276,000+ sq. ft. Baldwin Ave.) expansion (net 208,000 sq. ft.) to the existing mall and construction of an at grade plus three (APPROVED level parking structure to accommodate 630 vehicles. The revised plans included a multi-screen AS AMENDED) theater, restaurants and retail tenants. The City Council at its March 19, 2002 meeting approved 051S aO the revised plans and adopted Resolution No. 6289. Westfield Corporation, Inc., has submitted - I' a third version of revised architectural plans for a net 214,993 square foot expansion of Westfield Shoppingtown at Santa Anita. The primary alteration from the previously approved plan is the addition of a grade plus one level parking structure located south of Robinson-May and a 5,400 sq. ft. auto center located at the northeasterly corner of the site. The proposed parking structure will provide 452 spaces and it will be set back approximately I 550+ feet from Huntington Drive. The proposed parking structure wiil not provide direct access to any of the mall stores and it will be landscaped consistent with the parking structure that was previously approved by the Council. The developers requested to place Robinson-May and Westfield signs on both easterly and southerly elevation of the public structure. The existing 17,755 sq. ft. JC Penney TBA (tire, battery and accessory) building will be removed as well as approximately 2,715 sq. ft. of existing retail building. Following the staff presentation, Mayor Marshaii OPENED the Pubiic Hearing. John Healy, Westfield Corporation, clarified the revision from Robinson-May, requesting to have a bridge from the parking structure into the second level. With regard to the landscaping, Mr. Healy noted that the landscaping for the expansion project will be a continuation of the existing landscaping theme at the mall. There will be no change to the landscape buffers along Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue. Keith Rav. Westfieid, Second Vice-President, responded to Council member's questions and concerns with regard to signage, architectural features, materials and colors of the proposed parking structure. The proposed materials and colors are the same as the other existing parking structure. The architectural materials include precast concrete that would have texture and sand blast on it, also, some stone based at the pedestrian level. With regard to the Robinson-May request for an access bridge, City Manager Kelly suggested that the Council add a Condition No. 18 to read as follows: the architecture material of the pedestrian bridge from structure to Robinson-May be consistent, and be reviewed and approved by staff. Mayor Marshaii CLOSED the Public Hearing. 1 8 10/15/02 I :1 1 7. WUO (Arc. Chinese Association) (Declaration - Historical Society) (Fandango) 44:0210 Considerable discussion ensured. Some members had problem with the addition of two monument signs, with six sign panels on Baldwin Avenue and Huntington Drive; others felt that the signs will be beneficial and helpfui for the visitors who are not familiar with the area. It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Councilmember Segal and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE ADR 2002-061-revised plans for Westfieid Shoppingtown at 400 South Baldwin Avenue subject to the recommendations set forth in the October 15, 2002 staff report; and, delete current Condition No. 12, substituting a new No. 12 to read as follows: "Plans including the design and architecture of the proposed bridge between the parking structure and the second floor of Robinson-May should be submitted to the Development Services Director for review and approval prior to issuance of the first building permit for the project." AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall None None AUDiENCE PARTICIPATION Lori Phillipi, President, Foothill Middle School PTSA, commented on the achievements and programs which have taken place at Foothill Middle School in her 'What's Right With Arcadia Kids" presentation. John Steelesmith, Region Manager, Southern California Edison Company, invited the City Council and management team to attend a special presentation hosted by Edison Company, October 30, 2002 at Alhambra Energy Control Center. Silas Honq, owner of the property located at 215 Fifth Avenue requested an exemption from Urgency Ordinance No. 2169, which was adopted on October 1, 2002. He purchased the subject property five months ago and met all the requirements. The Planning Commission approved the modifications and when he initially submitted the plans he was told that the code changes will not affect his project, but they did, He feit it is a very unique case, because it is the last parcel that needs to be developed in that area. City Manager Kelly noted a public hearing wili be held at the November 5, 2002 City Council meeting with regard to the text amendment for R-2, R-3 and the moratorium issue, and an opportunity will be given to the public to present their case and receive deliberation from the, Council. Counciimember Kovacic would like to receive detailed information on individual projects that were in the process during this transitional period. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Council member Wuo attended the Arcadia Chinese Association barbeque. It was well attended. He would like to see more similar community events in the City. Councilmember Wuo read and filed a declaration that he presently serves as President of the Arcadia Historical Society, this in reference to any agreements that may come before the City pertinent to the Historical Society. Mr. Wuo encouraged residents to support the Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum by attending the "Fandango", Sunday November 3,2002, at the Arcadia Community Center. 9 10/15/02 (Apple Pie & Egg Roll) 44:0211 Mr. Wuo invited everyone to attend the Arcadia Historical Commission "Apple Pie and Egg Roli" Luncheon, Sunday October 20, 2002, at the Arcadia Community Center. I (AHS Council member Wuo encouraged everyone to attend the Arcadia High School Football Team Homecoming) Homecoming Game on October 25, 2002. (Blackwood & Young) KOVACIC (Declaration - Historical Society) (Apache Pit) (AFD & Dean Street Station 105 - NY) (Agrawall) SEGAL (Honorees) (Festival of Bands & Hall of Fame) CHANG (Award Recipients) Mr. Wuo expressed congratulations to the recipient of the Mayor's Citizen of the Month Award, Pamela Biackwood. Further, Council member Wuo congratulated Mary Young for her many years of service and contributions to the community. Councilmember Kovacic read and filed a declaration that his wife currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Arcadia Historical Society, this in reference to any agreements that may come before the City pertinent to the Historical Society. Mr. Kovacic noted that one of the duties of his wife on the Historical Society is to provide the authentic regional food for the "Fandango", which will be held Sunday November 3, 2002, at the Historical Museum and Community Center. Mr. Kovacic attended the grand opening of the Apache Pit, on October 14, 2002. The Apace Pit Is a portion of the High School cafeteria that has been renovated to be a gathering spot for after school activities for high school students. It is another example of excellent cooperation between the City and the School District. Mr. Kovacic noted that he attended a fund raising event hosted by John and Sharon Piccari, former Arcadia residents, together with the Arcadia Fire Station 105 Firefighters who created a brotherhood with the Dean Street Station 105 in Manhattan, which was terribly affected by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. All funds raised will be divided between the Dean Street Station Fund and Arcadia Fire Association Widows and Orphans Fund I Mr. Kovacic expressed congratulations to all the members of 2003 Rose Court especially Princes Anjali Agrawall from Arcadia. Council member Segal congratulated tonight's honorees and expressed special congratulations to Mary Young, a true Arcadian who has given more than her share of time and effort to various activities in the City. . Mr. Segal announced that the Festival of Bands will take place on November 16, 2002, also, this same evening the Arcadia High Schooi Booster Club wiil be hosting "Hall of Fame Dinner" at the Arcadia Community Center and he encouraged everyone to participate in these events. Mayor Pro tem Chang congratulated Pamela Blackwood, Citizen of the Month Award recipient. He also expressed appreciation to Mary Young for her distinguished service during the past years. He had the pleasure of working with her in the City Council from 1994-1998. (Rancho SeA. Dr. Chang noted that he attended the upper Rancho Brunch, Sunday October 13, 2002. It was a Property successful event with more than 100 people in attendance. Dr. Chang thanked Walt Williams, Owners Assoc.) President, Santa Anita Property Owners Association, for a marvelous job. (Mayors Cup Drag Race) MARSHALL (Lucky Baldwin Picnic) Dr. Chang congratulated Mayor Marshall for becoming a champion of the "Mayors Cup Drag Race", at the Irwindale Speedway at October 12, 2002. Mayor Marshall encouraged everyone to attend the Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic, October 27, at the Arcadia County Park. Two highlights of this year's picnic will be the final competition of the Mayor's Spelling Bee; and, the drawing to select two youngsters to ride on the Arcadia float in 1 10 10/15/02 1 I I (Craft Fair) (Crystal Ball) (Council Chambers Renovation) (2003 Rose Parade) ( Recycling Door Hangers) (Mayors Cup , Drag Race) . (Food for Thought) 8. ROLL CALL 9. 9a. MINUTES (Oct. 1, 2002) 44:0212 the 2003 Rose Parade. Mayor Marshall thanked all of the individuals and groups who worked hard to make this a great event and a special day. Mayor Marshall encouraged everyone to attend the Craft Fair, hosted by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, on October 18, 19 and 20th. at the Arcadia County Park. Mayor Marshall thanked Council member Segal, Chairperson of the Methodist Hospital Foundation, for the very enjoyable and well-organized Crystal Ball, which was held on October 5, 2002. Mayor Marshall reminded everyone that due to the Council Chambers renovation project, the City Council will meet in the Mortenson Auditorium at the Arcadia Public Library. Mayor Marshall announced that the Westfield Shoppingtown donated $3,000 to help fund the Arcadia Float in the 2003 Rose Parade. The City has been very fortunate this year to have great community support for the float. Santa Anita Park, the Oak Tree Racing Association and the Methodist Hospital also donated significant amounts of money. Mayor Marshall also announced that the Float Decorating Party will be heid on Saturday December 21 st and the Rose Float Preview Party on Sunday December 29, 2002. Details on both of these activities will be included in the holiday activities brochure that will be mailed City wide in late November Mayor Marshall announced that Arcadia residents would receive an informational door hanger from the City with regard to recycling. There will also be a gift included in order to thank the residents for a recycling job well done. Mayor Marshall noted that she participated the "Mayors Cup Drag Race", at the Irwin dale Speedway at October 12, 2002. It was a wonderful event with participation of approximately fourteen cities. Mayor Marshall was fortunate enough to get Arcadia's name on the "Mayors Trophy" at the Irwindale Speedway by winning the race. Mayor Marshall shared a "food for thought". "Integrity assures that your road to success is on the right path". THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED the Minutes of the October 1, 2002 Regular Meeting. 11 10/15/02 44:0213 9b. ARA-172 WAIVER (Marshall Art Studio - 153 N. Santa Anita) 01,;<10-:70 APPROVED the waiver from ARA'Resolution No. 172 for American Kenpo Concepts at 153 North Santa Anita Avenue, allowing a martial arts studio in the Redevelopment Project Area. 1 THE PRECEDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENT ITEMS 9a AND b APPROVED ON MOTION BY AGENCY MEMBER KOVACIC, SECONDED BY AGENCY MEMBER SEGAL AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall None None ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to November 5, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in the Arcadia Public Library Auditorium, 20 Duarte Road. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED 10. CONSENT ITEMS lOa. MINUTES APPROVED the Minutes of October 1. 2002 Regular Meeting. (Oct. 1,2002) lOb. D1So-'/-o I RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6327 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NO. 6327 THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SAN GABRIEL AND LOS (San Gabriel & ANGELES RIVERS WATERSHED AND OPEN SPACE PLAN, "COMMON GROUND: FROM Los Angeles THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA." Rivers Watershed) 10c.t!7S()-70 ACCEPT ACCEPTED ali work performed by Southwest Engineering Inc. for the Santa Anita Reservoir No. WORK 3 Rehabilitation project as compiete; and, AUTHORIZED the final payment to be made in (Santa Anita accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of $73,502.32. Reservoir #3) 10d. 0750- Sf? PROF. SVCS. AWARDED a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $80,360 to RBF Consulting for AGREEMENT engineering services for the installation of three (3) pressure reducing stations; and, (3 Pressure AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE a contract in a form approved by Reducing . the City Attorney. Stations Cons.) 10e. 0'1 f() - / 0 ORDINANCE INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 2163 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NO. 2163 THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING DIVISION 8 TO ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 4, (Massage PART 2 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE REGULATION OF Therapists MASSAGE THERAPISTS." . I Regulation) 12 10/15/02 I I I 44:0214 THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS lOa, b, c, d and e APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SEGAL, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHANG AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall None None 11. CITY MANAGER 11a.&b. 05'~()- O~ ORDINANCE Consideration of the report and recommendation to INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2166 NO. 2166 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, (Fire CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE III OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO Regulations - FIRE REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2001 EDITION OF THE Public Hearing CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES BASED ON THE 2000 EDITION Nov. 5, 2002) OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE ADOPTED BY THE WESTERN FIRE CHIEF'S (INTRODUCED) ASSOCIATION". The State of California has recently adopted the 2001 California Fire Code to be effective as of November 1, 2002. The Fire Department proposed amendments to the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to fire code regulations for the purpose of complying with current state requirements. Mark Krikorian, Deputy Fire Marshall, presented an overview of some significant administrative and technical code modifications set forth in the October 15, 2002 staff report, stating in part that, staff is proposing to make some minor technical changes to the City's existing fire sprinkler requirements for new buildings; to require the retrofit of fire sprinklers in existing commercial buildings; to amend the fire alarm standards; and, to amend the boundaries of Fire Hazard Zone Number 1 to relocate the southern edge of the zone from Foothill Boulevard to Sycamore Avenue. ORDINANCE Consideration of the report and recommendation to INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2167 NO. 2167 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, (Building CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO Regulations - BUILDING REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2001 EDITIONS OF THE Pubiic Hearing CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES 1 AND 2, AND THE 1997 EDITION OF THE Nov. 5, 2002) UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUME 3, INCLUDING STATE OF CALlFONRIA (INTRODUCED) AMENDMENTS APPLICABLE TO LOCAL JURISDICTIONS AND CERTAIN OTHER AMENDMENTS, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 EDITION, WITH APPENDICES, INSTALLATION STANDARDS AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENTS APPLICABLE TO LOCAL JURISDICTIONS, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE 2001 EDITION, WITH APPENDICES, INDICES, TABLES AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENTS APPLICABLE TO LOCAL JURISDICTIONS, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION; AND FURTHER ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PROVISIONS FOR THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1996 EDITION, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION, WITH APPENDICES, INSTALLATION STANDARDS AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENTS APPLICABLE TO LOCAL JURISDICTIONS, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER ADOPTING 13 10/15/02 44:0215 BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, 2000 EDITiON, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1997 EDITION, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICiALS; AND FURTHER ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION, 2001 EDITION, WITH APPENDICES AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENTS APPLICABLE TO LOCAL JURISDICTIONS, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1997 EDITION, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER AMENDING SECTION 8641.2 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE." 1 Greg Gerlach, Building Official, presented an overview of the proposed changes to the Building Code, stating in part that, the propose amendments to the Arcadia Municipal Code are for the purpose of complying with current state requirements; to eliminate unnecessary code sections; and, make some minor changes to current administrative and technical standards. The 2001 Caiifornia Building and Safety Code were recently adopted by the State of California and will become effective for local enforcement on November 1, 2002, In addition to adopting the state codes, staff proposed to readopt the 1997 Uniform Housing Code, the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and update the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code to the 2000 edition with minor technical and administrative changes. Staff also proposed to delete some obsolete or unnecessary code requirements to the City's building Code and change the language in certain building and safety sections to match the new code language in the state codes. Based on a lack of activity for Building and Fire Code and Handicapped Accessibility Appeals Boards, staff recommended to disband the Building and Fire I Code Board of Appeals and transfer it's responsibilities to the Planning Commission and terminate the Handicapped Accessibility Appeals Board. It was MOVED by Councilmember Segal, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that ORDINANCE NO. 2166 and ORDINANCE NO. 2167 be and are hereby INTRODUCED; and, CALLED for a public hearing to be held on November 5, 2002 for the adoption of the City's Fire and Building Reguiations with Amendments, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall None None ADJOURNMENT (Nov. 5, 2002) At 10:20 p.m. the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED to November 5,2002 at 5:30 p,m. in the Arcadia Public Library Auditorium, 20 Duarte Road, 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 Il operties. ATTEST: . I 14 10/15/02