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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF
THE CITY CLERK
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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.
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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.
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Reverend Ellen Jennrich, Lutheran Church of the Cross
PLEDGE OF Terry Blackwood
ALLEGIANCE
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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)
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6a.
COPS
(YES.
Officer)
(ACCEPTED)
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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.
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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.
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RESOLUTION
NO. 6328
FUND ALLOC.
COPS-SLESF
(Front Line
Police Svcs.)
(ADOPTED)
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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(Arc. Chinese
Association)
(Declaration -
Historical
Society)
(Fandango)
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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.
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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.
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(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
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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
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(Craft Fair)
(Crystal Ball)
(Council
Chambers
Renovation)
(2003 Rose
Parade)
( Recycling
Door Hangers)
(Mayors Cup
, Drag Race)
. (Food for
Thought)
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ROLL CALL
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9a.
MINUTES
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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.
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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.
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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.)
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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)
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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
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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."
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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.
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