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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 16,2001 I I I ~~4;': ROLL CALL 1. 1a REQUEST FOR AMICUS SUPPORT (City ct l.afayelle) ,). ,.' /0 lb. SKATEBOARD PARK (8a1ita Pa1<) C 'j' , t) _'?(J Offll .. . r) 10/1'1"1/ 43:02C5 U CITY COUNCIL.PROCEmINGS ARE TAPE RF.GORI)F.D AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLEP.'< MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 16, 2001 The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met on Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. for a regular meeting in the Council Chambers Conference Room. PRESENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal ABSENT: None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION No one spoke. STUDY SESSION Consideration of the report and request for Amicus Support - Loewenstein v. City of Lafayette (No, 8093590, Court of Appeal of the State of Caiifornia, First Appellate District). This case involves the issue of whether the City of Lafayette is liable to the property owner for a compensable taking of private property for the two year period during which the City's denial of his appiication for a lot line adjustment was in effect. The City Attorney recommended that Iho City of Arcadia join as amicus in Loewenstein v. City of Lafayette, at no cost to the City, Councilmember Kovacic did not support the amicus and abstained. He felt supporting this amicus v/ould not be beneficial to residents who are dealing with ov~rly aggressive cities. It was MOVED by Council member Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE the City of Arcadia to join as amicus in Loewenstein v, City of Lafayette, at no cost to the City. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Counci!members Chandler, Chang, Marshall and Segal None None Council member Kovacic On December 5, 2000, the City Council authorized the retention of a professional landscape architect to conduct VlorkstlOps, collect and analyze data and then proceed to develop a concept for a 5kateboard park in the City of Arcadia. Purkiss Rose - RSI, a professional landscape architectural firm with years of experience in building skate parks, was retained to develop a design concept. After reviewing several alternative sites, Bonita Park was selected as the most suitable loclltion for a sK8teboard >,9r~. 1.' 10/16iO.l '" . , '~_'1"'~ 43:0206 J, . . The 'final conceptual design incorporates the key components suggested by skaters who will ,- " , utilize the park, into a'10,729 square-fooi skateboard park at a'cost"of approximately $300,000. I Staff has also submittec mquests for both state an~ federal funds to be used toward the development of'a skateboard park, however to date, those requests have not been approved. The relocation and reconstruction of the existing tot lot and the re-Iandscaping of the park area has been included in the capital program as part of the Park Rehabilitation Master Plan, utilizing funds set aside for that purpose. On its October 10, 2001 meeting the Recreation and Park Commission voted 5-0 to approve the plan as presented. . . , . . Following the staff presentation considerable discussion ensued concluded by the following motion. It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Marshall, seconded by Councilmember Chandler to APPROVE the conceptual design of the skateboard park as prepared by Purkiss Rose - RSI; and, AUTHORZE staff to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications for project construction. ' 1c. WA1ER MASTER Consideration of the report and recommendation for final acceptance of the Water Master Plan PI..AN UPDATE Update 2001. On October 17, 2000, a professional services agreement in the amount of 2001 $54,9094 was awarded to AKM Engineering for the 2001 Update of the Water Master Plan. o 7St),."" Patrick Malloy, Public Works Director, explained in detail the Water Master Plan Update 2001, the system analysis, the source of supply and storage, stating in part, that the City normally supplies the entire demand with groundwater from the Main San Gabriel Basin, the West and , East Units ofthe Raymond Basin. Arcadia has a connection to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's Upper Feeder with 20 cubic feet per second imported water capacity, I However, this source is used only in emergencies. The City's existing average day demand is 11,026 gallons per minute, while the maximum day demand is close to 21,000 gallons per minute. By 2011 the average day demand will increase by 1000 gallons per minute and maximum day demand by 3000 gallons per minute. The City can pump more water from the Main San Gabriel Basin by paying a replenishment assessment or pre-purchasing water into cyclic storage. Production of wells generally decreases with age, therefore, replacement of the aging wells should be planned as part of the capital improvement program so that the source of supply criteria can be met at all times. . Further, Mr. Malloy explained in detail the future programs and projects for implementation, stating in part that, some of these are a continuation of programs that the City has been undertaking for some time such as annual valve replacements; annual meter repair' and replacements; fire hydrant installation and replacement of 4-inch fire hydrants; and, replacement of gas chlorinators on an ongoing basis as projects are built. Additional projects include: Installation of isolation valves in the 30-inch diameter transmission line in Santa Anita Avenue; replacement of the gas chlorinators with on-site sodium hypochlorite generators; compietion of the installation of the SCADA system and installation of portable generator connections and manual transfer switches at Hugo Reid Well, Baldwin Well, Longden Wells and Booster Pump Station, Live Oak Well and Booster Pump Station, and Chapman Well and Booster Pump , Station. The estimated costs to fund the proposed projects outlined in the Updated Water Master Plan are $27,360,000 for 2001 to 2006; $17,363,000 for 2006 to 2011. The Water Master Plan did not make specific recommendations for rate increases. Staff will be coming before the City I Council for a proposed rate adjustment at the appropriate time. '- 2.' 10/16/01 I I I Ii r;~ ': Il'- P '-f--'If ','f ' ,11'11" I ~, ~." p:0207 Considerllpl!l .disCtJssion ensued. By general consensus the City, Council determined to A?PROVE and FiLE the City of Arcadia's Updated Water Master Pian for 2001-2011. At 6:23 p.m. the City Council RECESSED and RECONVENED t:l 7:00 p.m. in tho Council Chambers. 1NV0CA1lO\I Reverend Ellen Jennrich, Lutheran Church of The Cross PLEDGE OF Starflight Arcadians, Citizens of the Month ': ALLEGIA.'JCE ROLL CALL 3. ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY 3. CITIZENS OF THE MONTH (Starflight Arcadians) 4. RED RIBBON WEEK (P.A.C,E & DARE. Programs) 5. 5a. ZONE CHG. Z-01-001 (1012-1026 S. First Avenue- CONTINUED FROM 7-17-01) (APPROVED) O~-~: t) IV PRESENT: ABSENT: Council members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. It was MOVED by Council member Chandler, seconded by Council member Chang and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Segal presented the October, 2001 Citizens of the Month Award to six Hugo Reid Elementary School students who created the membership of the "Starflight Arcadians and kindness campaign". They have generated friendship cards to terminally ill children at the City of Hope and are working on a fundraiser to provide Christmas gifts to a children's shelter In A1tadena. Mayor Segal thanked the group and expressed pride in having a new generation of Arcadians that will continue the proud tradition of community and civic services. Mayor Segal presented a proclamation to the Arcadia Police Department's PAC.E and DARE, programs, declaring the week of October 23 through 31, 2001 as Red Ribbon Week. Sergeant Anderson, Officer Swearingen of the PACE. unit and, 9fficers Ortiz and Bonomo of Arcadia's DARE. program accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Arcadia Police Department. PUBLIC HEARING The CitY Council at its July 17, 2001 meeting continued its consideration of Zone Change Z-01- 001, a zone change from R-2 (Medium Density Residential) to R-1 (Single-Family Residential 0- 6 du/ac) for the properties located at 1012-1026 South First Avenue to allow Polyland Deveiopment, owner of the properties, to develop an alternative development plan that would also include the properties at 1012-1016 South First Avenue and present the plan to the neighbors to see if they could reach a mutually satisfactory solution and/or an agreement. In summary, Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator, presented an overview of the process related to the proposed development project on 1012-1026 South First Avenue. The subject properties are zoned R-2 with a General Plan designation of Single Family residential 0-6 dwelling units per, acre (du/ac). In June. of 2000, Polyland Development ~ '" 10/16/01 43:0208 _ _ submitted a,design review for" six-unit condominiu~ pr9ject on two of the lois located at 1020- 1026 South F.:irst Avenue. The proposed density was approximately 12 dwelling units per acre and was inconsistent with the General Plan designation of Single-Family residential 0-6 du/ac. I'';';'J f.:~' In February 2001 an application for a General Plan amendment (G.P. 01-001) was filed by Hong Jong, EGL Associates on behalf of the property owner (Polyland Development) to amend the General Plan from Single Family Residential to Multiple-Family Residential. The City Council denied the requested general plan amendment at a public hearing held on May 1, 2001 and adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2140 prohibiting the approval of all land use entitlements and permits as well as commencement of construction for the properties at '1012-1026 South First Avenue. The City Council also directed staff to proceed with a zone change to rezone the properties to R-1. On June 5, 2001 Resolution No. 6223 was adopted by the Council denying the General Plan Amendment. At that time the moratorium was also extended to May 1, 2002, Since the July 17th meeting, the owners of the four properties at 1012-1026 South First Avenue, represented by Marlene Roth of The Roth Group, Inc., have been working on a design that would incorporate all four lots and reduce the overall density of the project. On September 27, The Roth Group, Inc. sent invitations to 169 households in the area who have expressed opposition to the project, inviting them to attend a meeting on October 4 to present a pian for the development of all four lots with a total of eight (8) detached units. The four lots contain a total of 44;108. square feet. A very "preliminary" site plan has been presented to the Deveiopment Services Department that proposed eight (8) detached units with a density of approximately 7.9 dwelling units per acre. The Roth Group, Inc. on behalf of the applicant requested that the City Council allow the applicant to proceed with the design review and approval process for the eight (8) unit project as submitted in the preliminary plan; denial of Zone Change 01-001; and, initiate a General Plan I Amendment for the subject properties from single-family residential (0-6 du/ac) to Medium Density Residential (a maximum of 12 du/ac) in January/February. " \ Mayor Segal OPENED the pubiic hearing., f Marlene Roth, The Roth Group, Planning Consultant, spoke on behalf of the owners of the four ; lots that are subject to the zone change and explained in detail the significant changes Polyland has made in order to reduce the density as much as is economicaily feasible. She believes that the revised plan addressed the neighbors concerns, it provides a minimum 25-foot setback along some of the neighboring R-1 properties, and provides a total of eight (8) new homes on the four (4) lots with individual addresses. . <. .".- " Ms. Roth requested that the City Council either continue the zone change to its March 5, 2002 meeting or deny the zone change and initiate a General Plan Amendment for the subject properties from singie-family residential to medium density residential: .' She noted that this action would allow the revised project to proceed through the public review process. The . applicant will initiate and pay the fees for all other new applications appropriate to the design and participate in a number of public hearings that would be required. . Gerald Mies, 1037 Louise Avenue, stated in part, that he contacted the residents of Louise Avenue and single-family residents on Christina Street; of the 34 homes on both Christina and Louise Av~nue, 30 were opposed to the proposed development at 1012-1026 South First Avenue. He feit if this development was allowed to influence the modification of the General Plan to an R-2 designation, it would be an invitation for further R-2 multi-family developments south of Duarte Road. Further, Mr.- Mies requested that the City Council vote to change the ..zoningJromR-2toR-1, ....,.. . "_.. . :.:,_~ I .' 4 :' 10/16/01 '<".",;1<" ""!~."~l'l' '4'" "I!, J > .'\ ; . I ".1 "f!';j r~ '-'. ' ,1' ..\' , . 43:0209 'I Fr1lnk~hang. .108 Crystal Court, ,reiterated his support of the R-1 'General Plan zoning designation for the properties of 1012-1026 South First Aveni Ie, He felt by allowing multi-family residents in ,th~t area, there will be multiple demeges to the C!~), which includes but is not limited to public traffic, the school system, City utility planning, privacy, housing values of the surrounding single family properties, and pedestrian safety of the impacted neighborhood. The Arcadia General Plan holds long-term value an'd is a well thought through balanced plan. Any alteration to it should not be taken lightly without thorough consideration of the long term impact, such as: traffic pattern, road plan, sewage plan, etcetera. , Sonia Williams. 130 Greenfield Place, representing the "Fairness Committee", and leader of the petition drive agAinst an amendment to the General Plan asked the City Council to make the zone change from R-2 Multi-Family Residential to R-1 Single-Family Residential for 1012-1026 South First Avenue. She felt that this is the most honest and foremost thing for the City to do; there is a matter of principal involved; the General Plan must be upheld, according to Ms. William~. Further, Ms. Williams stated in part, in order to resolve the development issue, the committee felt that the City should make the general plan and the zoning map consistent by amending the zoning map, then invite the developer to come up with a fully integrated plan. The City could be satisfied that a solution had been reached, the developer would be pleasing the residents and could come up with some very attractive plans which would make Polyland a company that listens to the desires and needs of the neighborhood. The residents could continue living in harmony and would welcome the new comers. Ms. Williams's full statement is on file in the office of the City Clerk. I Bob Tobin, stated in part, that he would like to see this matter completely resolved tonight. He suggested the City Council change the zoning from R-2 to R-1. Erica Williams..property owner, Greenfield Place, urged City Council to avoid further delays and re-zone the four lots on 1012-1026 South First Avenue to R-1, as recommended by the staff. She stated in part that, the committee appreciates the compromise that has been offered by the developer of eight (8) instead of twelve (12) dwelling units on all four of the lots. This is a step in the right direction; however, it would still require a General Plan Amendment. She felt that the City Council's focus should be to serve the community, not an outside developer who will continue to do projects in the City and around this area regardless of the outcome, It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Marshall and CARRIED to CLOSE the Public Hearing, Councilmember Chandler felt that the City needs to bring the zoning into conformance with the General Plan as it was done on Fourth, Greenfield and Sandra Avenues. Mayor Pro tem Marshall is in favor of the zone change. However, she felt that the City should waive the developer's fees since the City has admitted to previous error. Council member Kovacic felt that the City Council has to do what best serves the community, He is in favor of some specific plan at this particular location that would incorporate possibly a few more units but also give the City and/or neighborhood the right for architectural review which they currently do not have. I In response to a Council question, staff clarified that the applicants were informed from the be()inning that if t"flY wished to proceed with the project a Generel Plan Amendment was 5 10/16/01 .-:. to:. -' 43:0210 -needed. . It was also neted that If Council apprcveD the. zone 'change from R-2 to R~l" the applicant has the right to submit a new project. Further, staff stated that the building permit fees I have been refunded to the developer. The cost of the General Plan Amendment was $1,500 and ,k' staff has no opposition to refunding that fee back to the applicant with the Council's direction. . -- :'. " - It was MOVED -by Council member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE Zone Change Z-01-001 to rezone the properties located at 1012 through 1026 South First Avenue from R-2 to R-1; and, APPROVE and FILE the Negative Declaration; and, DIRECT staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance for adoption at a later meeting; and, REFUND the General Plan Amendment fee to the applicant; and, include the City Attorney's recommendation to include in any-ordinance that staff or the City Attorney brings forward to the City Council at the next meeting, a provision that the moratorium would expire upon the effective date of the ordinance approving the zone change. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal None ' None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATiON . - . Liz, Westfall, President, Foothill Middle School PTSA, cOl7lmented on the achievements and programs that have taken place at Foothill Middle School in her "What's Right With Arcadia , Kids" presentation. She noted, in response to the September 11 disaster, students at Foothill Middle School along with other schools in the district participated in a "Disaster Relief Fund , Drive" and collected over $20,000. 6. CHANG , (Starlight Arcadians) ,(Anti Drug Programs) . . (Donation . Drive) - (Moon Festival) MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Council member Chang congratulated the Starlight Arcadians for, receiving the Citizens of the Month award. . .1 , . . .,' Dr. Chang thanked the Arcadia Police Department officers for their hard work in the anti.drug programs in the school system and their contribution in preventing drug use. Dr. Chang noted that the Arcadia Firefighters and Police Officers collected $45,000 during a fund raiser for the victims of the September 11 th terrorist attack. Dr. Chang noted that the 5th Annual Asian-American Harvest Moon Festival was held on October 7, 2001 at the Arcadia County Park. A thousand people attended the festival and enjoyed'the performances and festivities. " , (Development Dr. Chang read a statement from a new business owner in Arcadia commending the Arcadia Services Dept.) Development Services and Business License Departments. (Anthrax) CHANDLER (Recycling) '"Jl In reference to anthrax, Dr. Chang asked everyone who receives any suspicious mail to immediately contact the police, fire or county authorities. Councilmember Chandler briefly explained Agenda Item 10b., "discussion and direction regarding additional refuse diversion programs", stating in part, the City of Arcadia's diversion rate has decreased from a high of 45% to 24%. He urged everyone to get into the recycling program and help the City improve its refuse diversion numbers. 6~ 10/16/01 I , .. I I I I ,.' ." . MARSHALL '. . .. (Rancho Santa Anita HOA) - 'W''r,.,;n'Y'11'J'~r' :.-fO;':.1 : r't~: -~.-.'I- \. 43:0211 Mayer Pre, tem. M:Jml~ail thanked the Rsncno Santa Anita Homeowners Association for the luncheon.. (Veterans Day) Mrs. Marshall encouraged everyone to attend the Veterans Day Celebration which will be hosted by Supervisor Antonovich at the Arcadia County Park on Sunday November 11th. (Food for Thought) KOVACIC (Skate Board Park) Mrs. Marshall shared a statement by an unknown author, "People who have what they want are very fond of telling people who haven't what th~y want, that they don't want it. Councilmember Kovacic announced, at the meeting held earlier this evening the City Council approved the conceptual plans for a skate board park at Bonita Park. It is a product of many months of planning not only by professional architects but a number of local skate boarders who helped to come up with a state-of-the-art skate park design. (2002 Pasadena Mr. Kovacic congratulated two Arcadia High School students, Shannon Stockdale and Tournament of Stephanie Valenzuela who were named to the 2002 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Royal Roses Court) Court. (Events) SEGAL (Giib Historical Museum) I "'?' ~ (",,11 r , (Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic) (Freeway Soundwalls) OS-coD ~'I 7. 8. Mr. Kovacic announced that the "Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic', will be held on October 28, 2001 at the County Park from 11 :30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; the ribbon cutting for the Gilb Historical Museum will take place on October 20th at 10:00 a.m.; and, dedication of the Jesse Vanlandingham Memorial Garden at the Arcadia Public Library will take place on November 4th at 4:00 p,m. Mayor Segal encouraged everyone to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Gilb Historical Museum on October 20, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Segal also encouraged everyone to attend the "Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic', October 28th at the County Park. The Mayor announced the names of the 5th grade finalists who will participate in the Mayor's Spelling Bee final competition at the picnic. In response to Mayor Segal's query, staff explained in detail the construction process of soundwalls on the 210 freeway, between Fifth and Second Avenues, stating in part, the MTA implemented policies and established priorities for soundwall projects and Arcadia's soundwall project falls in the highest priority or Phase One of the MT A's poiicy. This month a noise study will be undertaken to determine the engineering, height and iocation of the soundwalls. If Arcadia meets the criteria, then it will' take one year to do the engineering and design, and another year to complete construction, THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: Agency Members Chandler.. Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal None AUDIENCE PARTiCIPATION None. 7, 10/16/01 . I ;" ~'r.. 43:0212 8a. MINUTES (Oct, 2, 2001), 'It was MOVED by Agency Member Chandler, seconded by" Agency', Memoer', Clii'ing and , CARRIED on ,roll call vote as fellows to APPROVE'the Minutes of the October 2, 2001 Regular Meeting: I' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal None None ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to November 6, 2001 af5:00 p,m, THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED 9. CONSENT ITEMS 9a, MINUTES (Ocl. 2, 2001) 9b, O~",),) RESOLUTION NO. 6262 (Used Oil Recycling Fund) 9c, ()'7 ,; "1 I ACCEPT ACCEPTED all work performed by D & J Foothill Electric Inc., for the enhancement and WORK refurbishment of the Arcadia Public Library South Patio; and, AUTHORIZED the final payment to (Arcadia Library be made in accordance with the contract documents subject to a retention of $2,995.00. South Patio) APPROVED the Minutes of the October 2, 2001 Regular Meeting. .riJ ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO, 6262 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE USED OIL RECYCLING FUND UNDER THE USED OIL RECYCLING ENHANCEMENT ACT." 9d. 0' ~~) yu AWARD 1-YR. AWARDED a one-year contract extension in the amount of $135,781 to LA Cha Maintenance CONTRACT Company for janitorial and porter services at City facilities for fiscal year 2001-2002; and, EXTENSION AUTHORIZED the City Manager to EXECUTE a contract amendment on behalf of the City. (City Facilities Janitorial Svcs, . 2001-2002) 0": . I'J ge. :).~. ),1, GRANT GRANTED an easement to the Southern California Edison Company for the maintenance of EASEMENT electrical facilities at 230 N, Second Avenue - SI. Joseph Plant; and, AUTHORIZED the City (Southern Calif. Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE the right-of-way Grant of Easement documents in a form Edison Co,) approved by the City Attorney, 9f. 67 ~d.. -It) ACCEPT ACCEPTED the work performed by Pen a Grading and Demolition Inc. for the demolition of the WORK Armory and police station locker room, buildings as complete; and, AUTHORIZED the final (Armory and payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents subject to a retention of Police Station $11,688,00. , Buildings Demolition) . - . I 8' 10/16/01 I I I ........- -r , -':.-<.I~ ~ '''l .'r"-' -'-"'". 43:0213 "") ,.. "I 9g. <.: .. PROF. SVCS. AGREEMENT (Interior Design Svcs. City Facilities) 9h. ~ ~'.:)(I .<1. I 2-YR. PROF. AMENDED and AWARDED a two (2) year' Agreement renewal not to exceed $25,000 per year SVCS. to Fire Protection Associates, Fire Protection Services, Gage-Babcock & Associates, and AGREEMENT VanDorpe Chou Associates for Fire Department plan checking services; and, AUTHORIZED the EXTENSION City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE a professional services agreement. (Fire Dept. Plan Check Services) 9i.n .<(j I. I RESOLUTION NO. 6263 (ICRMA - Segal & Bell) 10. lOa. METRO BLUE LINE STATION (FrontSt., East of Santa Anita Between St. Joseph & Santa Clara) (APPROVED) ;I''i'3d '-'(I AWARDED a Professional Services Agreement to City Spaces for intericr design services for City facilities; and. AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE a con.tract in a form approved by the City Attorney. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6263 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING SPECIFIC REPRESENTATIVES TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY." . THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 9a, b, c, d, e, f, g, hand i APPROVED ON MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM MARSHALL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CHANG AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal None None CITY MANAGER Consideration of the report and recommendation to designate land on Front Street, east of Santa Anita Avenue between St. Joseph and Santa Clara Streets, for further study of the proposed Metro Blue Line (MBL) station in the City of Arcadia; and authorize the Blue line construction authority to design and build a Light Rail Line on the existing Santa Fe Railroad right-of-way which runs through the City of Arcadia. In his overview, Donald Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, stated in part, with the progressive construction of the Los Angeles to Pasadena Metro Blue Line (MBL) extension and its anticipated opening in July 2003, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (COG) has initiated measures to extend light rail service to the Los Angeles/San Bernardino County line. The COG and the Metro Blue Line Construction Authority have agreed to work as a unified team to secure federal funds to begin construction of a light rail line as early as 2004, with service to the public projected to commence in 2008, from the City of Pasadena through the City of Arcadia, ending at the City of Claremont. In 1994, the Arcadia City Council approved the staff recommendation to designate the area around Front Street as the potential site for a transit center. In addition, the City's General Plan identifies First and Front Streets along the MTA-owned rail line east of Santa Anita Avenue as the transit station site in Arcadia. The City of Arcadia identified three sites for potential rail stations in the initial 1993 DEIR: Front Street at Santa Clara Street; northwest corner of Second 9 10/16/01 ... ~. 43:0214 ." Street. at Huntington Drive; and, Second Avenue at Huntington Drive. Due to the City's successful revitalization efforts and the changing nature of land use, two of the sites are no I' longer available. The remaining option for the transit station is the Front Street location. By designating the Front Street right-of-way as a potential station site, the City of Arcadia commits to the MBL Authority to participate In the study of the Metro Blue line light rail and the __ .... , Front Street property in particular. 10b. REFUSE DIVERSION PROGRAMS & RATES (Public Hearing December 4,2001) (APPROVED) o b-;l()-~(l Following the presentation staff responded to concerns expressed by the Council stating in part, an Environmental Impact Report will identify and evaluate potentially significant environmental effects resulting from the construction of a light rail system that travels through Arcadia. In response to a Council question, Paul Taylor, Blue Line Project Manager, noted that the _ expected maximum trip frequency for phase one from Sierra Madre into Downtown Los Angeles is seven and half minutes. He also noted that each train will probably have two cars which is the same length as four buses, less than 200 ft. and it will take them about thirty seconds to clear the crossing. It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DESIGNATE iand on Front Street, east of Santa Anita Avenue between St. Joseph and Santa Clara Streets, for further study for the Metro Blue Line (MBL) station site in the City of Arcadia; and, AUTHORIZE the Blue Line Construction Authority to design and build a Light Rail Line on the existing Santa Fe Railroad right-of-way which runs through the City of Arcadia. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal None None I At the August 21, 2001 Study Session, the City Council directed staff to work with Waste Management, Inc. (WMI) regarding implementing additional refuse diversion programs. These programs are inclusive of an automated greenwaste collection program for single-family residential homes and a waste-to-energy program for the multi-family waste stream. In his presentation Patrick Malloy, Public Works Director, explained in detail the proposed refuse diversion programs, stating in part, that the current Refuse Collection Agreement with WMI states that greenwaste is to be placed curbside in customer provided standard refuse containers, or as bundled brush. Residents and WMI suggested that the City could collect more greenwaste, while providing additional convenience, if 96-gallon automated carts were distributed to single-family residents for greenwaste collection services. The implementation of a fully automated system will conservatively improve the diversion rate by 2%. Upon City Council direction, implementation of this additional collection service, standard 96-gallon collection rates would increase relative to the number of greenwaste cans ordered by each customer coupled with the number of years to amortize the cost of the new equipment. Because of the short time period left on the existing contract, approximately two (2) years, to keep rates as low as possible, staff recommended that the contract be extended by three (3), four (4) or five (5) years, depending on the rate adjustment desired for these periods. With regard to the Multi-Family Refuse and Recycling Program, Mr. Malloy stated that currently, multi-family residents generate approximately 13,000 tons of refuse and only 2-3% is being diverted from local landfills. City staff and WMI have worked with approximately 600 multi-family residents and created recycling programs within their complexes to increase diversion. I 10 10/16/01 '. . 43:0215 1 Traditional recycling programs in multi-family units have proven to be unsuccessful, primarily due to limited space for recycling containers and to the property, owner/manager not residing at the address to ensure the program is being followed. AB 939 allows each jurisdiction to "transform" up to 10% of its total refuse generation and allocate the tonnage as diverted refuse. This is a viable program for multi-family complexes and if the initial program were partially implemented, it would increase total diversion for multi family units from about 3% to 50% for the next year. This would in turn, increase total annual diversion from 24% to approximately 28%. The Variable Rate Program, aiso referred to as "pay-as-you-throw" program, has been implemented in many surrounding cities to give residents an incentive to reduce waste by offering 35, 64, or 96-gallon refuse carts. This is not a cost saving program, but actually , increases the cost for larger containers with the smaller biack trash containers remaining at the existing 64 to 96 gallon rate. Staff did not recommend the implementation of this program at this time. This may be considered in the future if the efforts to educate the public fail and diversion rates remain low. I In conclusion staff requested that the City Council authorize staff to proceed with the following: 1- Implementation of an automated greenwaste program for single family residential units with a rate schedule based on a five (5) year contract extension with a seven (7) year amortization period; 2- Implementation of a waste-to energy program for multi family residential units, along with the assessment of monthly recycling fees; 3- Continue discussion with WMI to establish a solution for 451 single-family accounts subscribing to bin service in lieu of traditional trash can service; 4- Continue to work with WMI and surrounding cities to have inert materials removed from the Disposal Reporting System; 5- Continue working with the Commercial Refuse Haulers on the Waste Characterization Study; 6- Schedul(j and conduct a public hearing on December 4, 2001 to receive public testimony regarding the implementation of an automated greenwaste collection program for single-family residents and a multi-family waste-to-energy program; 7- Prepare Fee Resolution authorizing the proposed refuse rate schedule for the single-family residential program based on a seven (7) year amortization period with a five (5) year contract extension; and, 8- Prepare a contract amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney to implement the Automated Greenwaste collection program in the City for a term and rate schedule as directed by the City Council and add the Waste-to-Energy recycling program for Multi-Family Residential Units. Following the presentation staff responded to the City Council's questions and concems with regard to the City's refuse and recycling program, stating in part, that the City is in the very low end of the rate schedule compared to other communities. City Manager Kelly stated in part, that the citizens are happy with the Waste Management service. They are very cooperative and it is to the City's benefit to stay with the same trash hauler and extend the agreement. Considerable discussion ensued concluded by the following motion. It was MOVED by Council member Chandler, seconded by Council member Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DIRECT staff to set a December 4, 2001 public hearing for consideration of a resolution establishing new refuse rates for the automated greenwaste program for single-family residential units, new refuse rates for the waste to energy recycling program for multi-family residential units, and APPROVE a 5-year contract extension to Waste Management; and, APPROVE staff recommendations No.1. through No.8 as listed above. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal None None 11 10/16/01 .,..~ . .. 43:0216 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Segal ADJOURNED the October 16, 2001 Regular Meeting of the Arcadia City Council at (Nov. 6, 2901).. 10:0a'p.m.;- to-November 6, 2001'at"5:00 p.m., in the Conference Room of the Council 1 Chambers for a Regular Meeting to conduct the business of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency and any Ciosed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of properties. Mark S. Segal, Mayor the City of Arcadia ATTEST: I " . " ." '. I .' .;. 12 ' 10/16/01