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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 2,2000_2 I I I 42:0080 Of/O ~,I OS-O.1.0{) cc. CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVClCA"TlON PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: 1, ORD, & RES, READ BY TITLE ONLY 2, COMMUNITY SVC. AWARD (Fee) 3, MAYOR'S YOUTH SVC, AWARD (MCClain) MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING May 2, 2000 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday. May 2, 2000 at 7:00 p,m., in the Council Chambers, Reverend Carl Stouffer, The Santa Anita Church, Matthew McClain PRESENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Chang. Marshall. Segal and Kovacic ABSENT: None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS In response to City Manager Kelly's request. it was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler. seconded by Councilmember Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to CANCEL the July 4th Regular City Council Meeting, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic None None It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler. seconded by Councilmember Chang and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED, PRESENTATIONS Fonner Mayor Roger Chandler presented a City plaque to Mrs, June Fee in appreciation of fifteen years of outstanding community service to the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast program, Mayor Kovacic presented the May, 2000 Mayor's Youth Service Award to Chris McClain stating, in pari, that Mrs, McClain has participated in community affairs for years specially those involving children, In addition to being active in her churCh. the boy scouts, the girl scouts, Red Cross and the Assistance League, Chris has also been an executive director of the Arcadia Child Health Council, an Arcadia Education Foundation Trustee and a member of Auxiliary of Methodist Hospital. Mayor Kovacic congratulated Mrs, McClain for her service to Arcadia, 1 5/2/00 4, MAYOR'S SENIOR SVC, AWARD (Maynard) 5, 42:0081 Mayor Kovacic presented the May, 2000 Mayor's Senior Service Award to Martha Maynard stating, in part, that since November 1996, Martha has contributed over fifteen hundred hours of service to the senior citizens of Arcadia and surrounding communities. Mayor Kovacic congratulated Mrs, Maynard for being an extraordinary volunteer. PUBLIC HEARING Sa, ORDINANCE Text Amendment 2000-001 was filed by the Los Angeles Turf Club (LATC) in,December NO.2119 of 1999, requesting changes and additions to the S-l (Special Use) zoning regulations, (Permitted Uses which included: a request to allow horseracing and other events to be telecast via satellite S-l Zone and feed seven (7) days a week until no later than 1 :30 a,m,; and, the addition of a new code Performance section to allow for year-around usage of the restaurant located in the grandstand for non- Stds, For horseracing activities, and to use the big screen monitor in the infield for code permitted Nighttime uses at the track, Activities) (INTRODUCED) The City Council separated the request by the Los Angeles Turf Club (LA TC) for the year- OS-go ' '. around usage of the restaurant and the request to allow horseracing and other events to ''''~ be telecast via satellite feed, The Council, at its April 4,2000 Regular Meeting adopted 0.,/ ",-. -)() Ordinance 2118 permitting the year-around usage of the restaurant. o;€;,).",-",- On March 7, 2000, at a duly noticed public hearing, the City Council received public comments concerning proposed amendments to certain S-l zoning regulations (T ,A, 2000-001), After considering all public testimony, it was the consensus of the Council that rather than the Conditional Use Permit process (recommended by the Planning CommiSSion), performance standards should be established in the code that would address the neighbors concerns regarding nighttime noise, amplified sound and use of the out door grandstand area during the evening hours, The City Council directed staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance setting forth the specific performance standards, Ordinance 2119 was submitted to the City Council on April 4, 2000, This ordinance allowed for the expansion of hours and days for the satellite feed, as well as types of activities that may be telecast, and extended the use of the big screen monitor to events other than horseracing activities, The ordinance also established very specific performance standards as set forth in the May 2, 2000 staff report, At the City Council's April 4, 2000 meeting Frank DeMarco, representing the Los Angeles Turf Club (LA TC) noted that there had been some miscommunication as to the exact nature of LA TC's request and requested a continuance of the proposal to amend the applicable ordinance in view of questions raised by members of the public and members of the Council with respect to the interpretation of the proposed amended ordinance, The City Council continued its consideration of Ordinance 2119 to this date, and directed staff to notice this item for public hearing at its May 2, 2000 meeting, Public hearing notices were mailed to all property owners within a 1,000 radius of the race track (992 property owners), A report, submitted by Frank DeMarco, Jr., was included in the May 2nd staff report which provided further information regarding LA TC's request to utilize the box seats and Turf Club areas, along with the small screen TV's located at each table during the evening hours, the noise study and a letter sent to the residents within the area, I I Following the presentation, staff responded to questions and concerns expressed by the Council with regard to performance standards and outdoor activities stating, in part, that I the proposed ordinance establishes very specific performance standards. In response to Mayor Kovacic, staff recommended that performance standards "a" and "c" within 2 5/2100 42:0082 Ordinance No, 2119, be amended to read as follows: I a) No persons, other than employees of the racetrack, shall be allowed in the unenclosed areas of the grandstand and racetrack between the hours of 10:00 p,m, and 8:00 a,m. (changed from 6:00 p,m,) b) There Shall be no outdoors sound amplification or use of outdoor loudspeakers between the hours of 6:00 p,m, and 8:00 a,m, c) Windows in the enclosed restaurant located within the grandstand structure shall be closed between the hours of 10:00 p,m, and 8:00 a,m, (changed from 6:00 p,m,) d) During the non-racing season, the northerly parking lot shall not be utilized for patron parking, Further, staff noted that LA TC's request only addresses telecast via satellite feed for special events and sporting events and the fact that they will be reviewed by the Development Services Director/Assistant City Manager will provide the City with enough ability to monitor the types of proposed uses, This will not commit such things as infield concerls, Mayor Kovacic OPENED the Public Hearing, I Frank DeMarco, Secretary and General Counsel of the Los Angeles Turf Club, stated in part, that LA TC would like everyone to understand the definition of events; this is a request to use the outdoor TV screen and little 9" monitors on individual TV units located at the tables in the Turf Club and box seat areas, and_ not a request for live or rock concerts, In connection with Santa Anita's expressed desire to communicate more closely with the homeowners in the area, Santa Anita's representatives have met with the President and other representatives of four major Homeowners' Associations, With regard to the noise issue, Mr, DeMarco noted that the Arcadia Municipal Code (AMC) has established sound levels, which can not be violated whether Ordinance 2119 is adopted or is not adopted, All the conditions set forlh in the proposed ordinance are acceptable to LA TC except for the time, the 6:00 p,m, is not workable, Staff suggested 10:00 p.m, to 8:00 a.m" LATC's application is 1:30 a.m. to 6:00 a.m, In response to Councilmember Marshall's question, Mr. DeMarco stated, in part, that there will be no change in the race track's security system and the security officers, Mr. Brant Latta, General Manager, LA TC, responded to the questions and concems expressed by the Council with regard to patrons noise and parking problems, Mr. Latta stated, in part, that the cleaning process will be faster. The race track has three cleaning crews that work at night. The cleaning of the area in front of the grandstand will start immediately after the last live race, Mr. Latta reassured the City that they want to be good neighbors and would work with the City should a problem arise, I Mr. Hans Giroux, representing Giroux & Associates, explained in detail the noise analysis which was conducted of existing racing activity noise levels as a prototype for evaluating the noise implications of the proposed Turf Club evening use, Mr. Giroux stated, in part, that on a Saturday aftemoon, with 25,000 people present, the total noise level from all activities was a high of 50 dBA, there were other days that the noise level was below 55 dBA. Further, he noted that the excitement or the noise generation from a crowd after 10:00 p,m, is hard to predict, but it is probably not anywhere near what it is from 25,000 3 5/2100 42:0083 people in the middle of the day, Vincent FOlev, 320 Cambridge Drive, expressed his concem with regard to the noise I generated from 3,500 football fans sitting in front of the 9" TV monitors, He felt fans are rooters, and 3,500 fans can make a serious sound, Mr. Foley stated he moved to Arcadia knowing what a race track brings, He did not move next to a 3,500 seat football stadium, baseball stadium or boxing arena, Steven Reed, 458 Cambridge Drive, expresses his objections to the procedures followed this evening which he noted, are not due process in that staff deviated from the staff report and presented an opinion not incorporated in the report, Mr. Reed further, stated in part, that he is opposed to the extension of hours at the track because of the noise, Also he is opposed to telecasting horse racing and other events via satellite feed, He did not move to that area, and live there for 25 years, to be next to an outdoor arena, which would operate until 1 :30 a,m, Mr, Reed referred to a letter that he sent to the City Council. He wrote that letter one aftemoon while he was listening in his house to a plus 55 dBA sound of the race track during the afternoon, When events are conducted in the infield the noise can be heard inside his home even when the windows and doors are closed. Mr, Reed further commented on Santa Anita Race Track's desire to be a good corporate neighbor. He felt if the track was concerned about its neighbors, they might at least inform the neighbors of any proposals they want to make before the Council, prior to the hearing date and not at the last day, Dennv Boullinahouse, Fairview Avenue, stated in part, that he and his wife live a hundred yards from Santa Anita and have never experienced the feeling that tonight's speakers I indicated, and have never had a problem with the noise level. He felt there are four community efforts in Arcadia that are very positive: the Santa Anita Race Track, the Mall, the Arboretum and Pavilions, He further stated that Arcadia is a well-managed City, He looks forward to the positive effects the development of Santa Anita will have on Arcadia, Bob Kimball, 140 Santa Cruz Road, stated, in part, that he enjoys Santa Anita and appreciates the fact that they sponsored venues for various events, however, he felt that the Conditional Use Permit should be seriously considered because that is the teeth the City Council needs, and must have, to maintain City rules and laws, The fact that Santa Anita is here, has been here, and brings a lot of money to the City does not necessarily mean that they can buy privileges... it's just bad business, Mr. Kimball noted also that the traffic running through the Gardens area when the races are over is dangerous to the children, This area does not have sidewalks or street lights, Dennis Cosso, a resident of the College Street area, stated, in part, that he has been part of this City for about twenty years, and worked with Santa Anita for years in raising money for kids at the school. In his opinion Santa Anita is a great place and he is honored to live near Santa Anita, It has brought national prestige to the City. He felt that the City Council should have faith in Santa Anita, let them do what they think is appropriate, If they don't do it right, and the discomfort to the neighbors is too bad, and its violates the law, the City has the ability to stop it and shut it down, Which he believes will never happen, . DirK Hudson, Stanford Drive, stated in part, the real thing that residents should be concerned with, more than the level of noise, is the hours of operation, He is in favor of what Santa Anita stands for, but there are times when the noise becomes oppressive, I generally when they are having music, rather than the crowds, In his opinion 10:00 p,m, is a reasonable limit to what they are proposing, 4 5/2100 42:0084 I Tom Kocava, 137 Santa Cruz Road, an Arcadia resident for twenty years, expressed his concerns with regard to safety, He felt that the proposal to allow nighttime activities at Santa Anita until 1 :30 a.m" and letting 400-500 gamblers drive around the City at that late hour, should be the Council's major concern, Mayor Kovacic referred Mr. Kocaya to Chief Hinig for information on crime in that area. John Mc Cawlev, 109 San Miguel Drive, stated in part, when nighttime events are conducted at the race track the noise can he heard inside his home even when the windows and doors are closed, In the past he tried to call the track and the Arcadia Police with regard to the noise issue, but before anything could be resolved the event was over. Mr. Mc Cawley would like to see that some quick action be taken for such things that are bothersome to the people, John MacDonnell, 155 E. Laurel Avenue, felt there are some unanswered questions with regard to the cleaning of the race track after each race and nighttime activity; the noise level projected from the Frontrunner Restaurant; and, Santa Anita's offer to provide free parking, stating in part, that unless there is a patrol at the gates, people who are not attending any of the race track events can park their vehicles in the race track parking lot and just hang-out. Tonv Henrich, 431 N, Altura Road, President, Lower Rancho Homeowners Association, stated in part, that he thinks that Santa Anita is a great asset to Arcadia both historically, architecturally and financially, He agreed with Councilmember Chandler that the main concern is the noise from the crowd and not the little monitors, Mr. Henrich felt that the race track wants to cooperate with the residents, He would like to know what is considered an appropriate level of sound from early evening to late at night; the enforcement that is going to take place and how well it will be monitored, I Mr. DeMarco, representing the Los Angeles Turf Club (LATC) , responded to the comments and questions mentioned by the public and stated in part, that it seems that the main concern the residents have is the proposed closing time, which is 1 :30 a,m, He is willing to request, from race track authorities, a 10:00 p,m, cut off time, because in his opinion, there would not be any major sporting events after 10:00 p.m, In response to Councilmember Chandler's question with regard to an 11 :00 p.m. cut off time, and if this will open LA TC's opportunities to run a profitable business in town, Mr, Latta, General Manager, LA TC, stated that he personally.does not see any sporting events running until 1 :30 a,m, However, he requested that Santa Anita have the opportunity to ask for a special permit or a conditional approval, and be able to approach City staff and the Council in order to get permission for any special events that would need longer hours and would pass the 10:00 p,m, cut off time,' '.' - , It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Segal and CARRIED to CLOSE the public hearing, At 9:00 p,m. the City Council RECESSED and RECONVENED at 9:08 p.m, With regard to concerns raised about late night crime, Arcadia Police Chief Hinig, reported that crime statistics do not indicate any increase of activity around the race track with patrons leaving the track late at night or during the periods that racing is active, I In response to City Manager Kelly's query, Chief Hinig explained in detail the steps that the police department is taking in the event of noise complaints concerning the race track, which included: giving notification to Chief of Security at the race track, and also initialize a response from the police department with a sound meter to gage the level of activity, Chief Hinig further noted, most of the readings the police department has taken 5 5/2100 42:0085 over the years have shown no violations over the allowable sound levels, In response to Mayor Kovacic's comment regarding the question of due process for these I entire proceedings, City Attorney Deitsch stated in part, that the notice of public hearing was dated and mailed April 14, 2000, The notice clearly indicated the LA TC requests for changes and additions to the zoning regulations, Mr. Deitsch pointed out that any member of the public, by law, had an opportunity to review the agenda and the attached staff report and correspondence in full. Finally, Mr. Deitsch noted that the Council has the right to alter the provisions of any draft ordinance following the public hearing, to consider written evidence submitted and testimony at the public hearing, In his opinion the City has followed all the requirements of due process under law, In the discussion Councilmember Chandler said, LATC should be allowed to expand their business to include limited seating for 3,500 outdoors, However, he would like to see that outdoor seating be operated under the City's terms and conditions which includes that no loud entertainment and loud speakers be allowed. Mr. Chandler felt considering the race track's wagering business 11 :00 p,m, is all-inclusive, Mayor Pro tern Segal believes that Santa Anita is extremely important to the community, As a method of compromise, he would like to see a 10:00 p,m, cut off time with a very simplified notification process to request a little extension if they need to go beyond 10:00 p,m, Mr. Segal felt that it is important for the community to help support what is right for the track, Councilmember Marshall agreed with Mayor Pro tern Segal on the 10:00 p,m, cut off time, and would like to put emphasize on a simple process if Santa Anita is going to need an extension of the hours, She also felt comfortable in reviewing this issue in a year and addressing complaints made by citizens, if any, to the events at Santa Anita, Councilmember Chang agreed with the concerns expressed by tonight's speakers and citizens with regard to the noise, traffic, parking and safety of the community, He would like to limit the outdoor activities to 10:00 p,m; try this for one year, and take it under consideration at the end of the year. I Mayor Kovacic felt that the Council has to assume a worse case scenario, Once Council adopts these performance standards do we want to give the race track the ability to get a variance from the performance standards or are we basically saying it's this or nothing, F:rom his perspective it is not the track's fault, it is not staff's fault, it is just that Council is embarking on an enterprise that is sort of new for the track and for the City, Mayor Kovacic felt, as a result of adoption of Ordinance 2119, the track will have the opportunity to have outdoor activities every night for up to 3,500 people until 10:00 p,m, The question is are we prepared t.o do this on a nightly basis for people to watch a sporting event; should we have a review period; should we have some kind of a special permit process for events that will go beyond a certain period of time; what about enforcement; when can trash be cleaned up; will the outdoor activities include only events that can be shown on the big screen; should Council require free parking for everyone at night; and, should we require no parking in the northerly parking lot during the racing season at night; and once the performance standards are adopted do we give the track the ability to get a variance from the standards; and is the Council prepared to allow these activities on a nightly basis till 1 0:00 p,m, The discussion concluded by the following motion, It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler to INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO, 2119 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION I 9273,1,10.1 AND ADDING SECTIONS 9273,1,18 AND 9273,2,10 TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PERMITTED USES IN THE S-1 ZONE AND 6 5/2100 42:0086 I ESTABLISH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN NIGHTTIME ACTIVITIES"; and that the race track be allowed to operate their outdoor grandstand small TV sets until 10:00 p,m, seven days a week for one year at which time it will be reviewed for a permanent ordinance of this type, Councilmember Chandler noted he does not want special permits for every event. He felt that is far too bureaucratic, The Council does not do that to other people who do business in the City, If the track wants to come in for some special event that they think is going beyond 10:00 p,m, that is fine if there is some simplified staff process that can be worked out. Councilmember Chandler noted, if this matter is reviewed in one year he would not like to keep on issuing one year permits every year after that. City Attorney Deitsch suggested adding the following language to the first reading of Ordinance No, 2119 for Council's consideration: Arcadia Municipal Code Section 9273,1.10,1., add at the end of the section: "except between the hours of 1 :30 a,m, and 8:00 a.m.; provided that such events are displayed by telecast, telephone, satellite and/or cable feed, or similar transmission and are not events conducted live at the race track". Mr. Deitsch also suggested adding/amending AMC Section 9273.2.10 a, c, and d, to read as follows: I a, No persons, other than employees of the race track, shall be allowed in the unenclosed areas of the grandstand and race track between the hours of 6:00 p,m, and 8:00 a,m,; except that between 6:00 p,m, and 10:00 p,m" up to 3,500 patrons of the race track may occupy the outside box seat, Club Court and Turf Club areas existing at the race track as of May 2, 2000, in order to watch and listen to non- amplified sound on individual televisions each having a screen of 9" or less located at tables therein or to view the big screen monitor in the infield of the race track. c, Windows in the enclosed restaurant located within the grandstand structure shall be closed between the hours of 10:00 p,m, and 8:00 a,m, d, The northerly parking lot shall not be utilized for patron parking, and a minimum of 300 spaces shall be provided at the perimeter of the race track parking lots free of charge to patrons of the race track for events held after 6:00 p.m. "Finally, adding Section 4, renumbering current proposed Section 4 to 5 which will deal with the question of a one year sunset provision and it could read: "Section 1 of this Ordinance shall remain in effect for a period of one (1) year following the effective date of this Ordinance, at which time Section 1 of this Ordinance will terminate unless extended by ordinance of the City of Arcadia following a noticed public hearing, "Then in order to deal with non-conforming grandfathered uses, add the following language: In determining that a one (1) year amorlization for the termination of the uses setforth in Section 1 of this Ordinance is reasonable and appropriate, the City Council has taken into consideration the following: that this amortization period is made known to all owners of property in the S.1 Zone in advance of the adoption of this Ordinance, and that the owners of property in the S-1 Zone will likely not, and will not be reasonably required to, expend significant funds in installing permanent improvements solely for the purpose of pursuing the uses set forth in Section 1 of this Ordinance, and which could not also be used for other uses permitted in the S.1 Zone." I In the discussion Mayor Pro tem Segal felt in the event that the race track desires to conduct an event an additional hour beyond 10:00 p,m,. the race track may submit a . written application to the Development Services Director for approval. Council concurred, 7 5/2100 MOTION 6, 42:0087 During discussion Council decided to not utilize the northerly parking lot for patron parking and closing the windows in the enclosed restaurant located within the grandstand structure between the hours of 6:00 p,m, and 8:00 a,m, I It was MOVED by Council member Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DIRECT the City Attomey to develop an ordinance along the lines that had been discussed at the May 2, 2000 Regular Meeting with appropriate conditions and restrictions, Mayor Kovacic noted for the record that he is still concemed about the number of events and also the timing of the events, He believes Santa Anita is a great neighbor, and a great asset to Arcadia. He preferred a six month review period but is willing to go along with the motion for a one (1) year review period, To the extent these activities have on the neighborhood.., an increased impact on the neighborhood, he would be less inclined to permit such activities to go beyond the one year test period, Mayor Pro tem Segal stressed the fact that he is not sure it will take a year to make that decision, If Council finds that the activities that occur do not fit in the spirit of those anticipated by the Council, Council will be able to make the change long before a year. The City Attomey clarified the motion, to bring back an ordinance that includes most of the language, if not all of the language, which the City Attomey has read for the record; plus the provision that deals with the application process for an event to take place past 10:00 p.m, but not past 11 :00 p.m, which would be considered and approved by either the City Manager or his/her designee, Mayor Kovacic noted that the public will have the opportunity to review the proposed ordinance, Thursday, May 11, 2000. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic None None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Don Huahes, Chief Financial Officer, invited the City Council to attend the ground breaking ceremony for construction of two twin office buildings at Santa Clara and Second Avenue, on May 16, 2000 at 4:30 p,m, Mr. Hughes expressed appreciation on behalf of the Hart, Mieras, Morris & Peale LLP and the Church of the Nazarene to the City Planners and especially Mr. Pete Kinnahan and Mr. Don Penman for their assistance, Forrest Besocke, 416 N. Old Ranch Road, representing "Friends of Anoakia", a support group to save the Anita Baldwin historic Anoakia mansion, urged all interested persons to attend a hearing with regard to this matter which will be held May 10, 2000 at 9:30 a,m,. Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department 86, 111 N, Hill Street, Los Angeles, Kurt Tavlor, General Manager, Adelphia Communications, gave an update on the progress of upgrading the system and noted the new programs, products and communication plans, Mr. Taylor expressed appreciation to City staff for their cooperation, Lanv Hasbrouck, 2721 Caroline Way, appreciated the Council's effort last year trying to address the massive home sizes in south Arcadia, He is concerned about all the I apartment size homes developing in his area, Mr. Hasbrouck stated, in part, the way this City is going, in 10 years we will have over crowded schools which is not what this 8 5/2/00 I I I 7, SEGAL (Arcadia Edu, Foundation) MARSHALL (Census Long- Form) 42:0088 community needs, Mayor Kovacic stated, in part, that the City adjusted the building requirements three different times and there was some discussion with the past Council about the FAR and that was not passed, He would like an up-to-date report on the current regulations on a future agenda, Councilmember Marshall noted that she too would like to look at the FAR again, Winston Besocke, 1835 Anita Crest Drive, representing "Friends of Anoakia", announced that a press conference will be held on May 6, 2000 at the Castro residence located on Arbolada Drive, Steve Leemino, owner, The Frame House, 12 N, First Avenue, also, President of the Arcadia Business Association, announced that the Lucky Baldwin Days Street Fair will be held on May 31,2000 from 4:00 p,m, to 8:00 p,m, on First Avenue. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Pro tem Segal announced that the Arcadia Educational Foundation Annual Dinner will be held on May 5, 2000 at the Arcadia Community Center. The Foundation will honor Tom Landis, Director of the Arcadia High School band, and present grants to numerous . teachers in the community and scholarships to students, On his "What Arcadians Can be Proud or presentation Mr. Segal stated that seventy four (74) percent of Arcadia households have responded to the Census 2000 program, Councilmember Marshall stated that she received the Census long form and felt extremely violated by the questions, Ms, Marshall believes that the questions were extremely intrusive. (Arcadia Beaut. Councilmember Marshall announced that the Arcadia Beautiful Commission judging of Awards) spring landscape, will continue until May 6, 2000, (Quote) CHANG (Complaint) (Highland Oaks School) CHANDLER KOVACIC (Westfield Shoppingtown Donation - A,M.E.T.) 0:;(5-.60 Council member Marshall offered a "saying" by Winston Churchill: "Never give in, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to the convictions of honor and good sense, Councilmember Chang referred to a complaint expressed by a resident at the April 18, 2000 Council meeting, He thanked the Police Department staff and the Police Chief for the time and effort they spent on this matter. Mr. Chang noted that he attended a function by the Highland Oaks Designing Dads on April 28, 2000, The Designing Dads of Highland Oaks School have raised funds through various activities in the past. He commented on the enthusiasm and efforts of the parents for making Highland Oaks School different. Councilmember Chandler referred to a newspaper article with regard to the race track workers and their life in the back stretch of the race track, He noted that Santa Anita Park has agreed to improve some conditions that are under protest, Mayor Kovacic thanked Westfield Shoppingtown for their donation of two custom-made patrol saddles for the Arcadia Mounted Enforcement Team, The donation was presented to the Arcadia Police Department by Mr. Terry Walton, Westfield Shoppingtown General Manager, for the fine service they received from every officer in the department. 9 5/2100 (Arcadia Historical Society Museum) (Commission Liaison and Committee Appointment) 7/.;)0 42:0089 An Arcadia Mounted Enforcement Team member presented a statue of a Mounted officer to Mr. Terry Walton on behalf of the A,M,E.T, for his generous donation. The Mayor noted that on March 14, 2000 Ruth and Charles Gilb challenged the community to help raise funds for the new museum by offering to match contributions by giving two dollars for every one dollar donated up to a $100,000 through the end of May, Since that challenge a total of $35,935.00 has been received by the Arcadia Historical Society for the project, Mr, Kovacic thanked Charles and Ruth Gilb for their tremendous support of the museum and urged everyone to make donations, I Mayor Kovacic announced the appointments of Councilmembers as liaisons to City boards and commissions, and delegates to other committees for the next year as follows: Arcadia Beautiful Commission -- Council member Chang Centennial Celebration Commission -- Councilmember Marshall Human Resources Commission --- Mayor Pro tern Segal Library Board --. Mayor Pro tern Segal Parking District Commission -. Councilmember Chandler Planning Commission --- Councilmember Chang Recreation Commission -- Mayor Kovacic Senior Citizens' Commission -- Council member Chandler Sister City Commission --. Councilmember Marshall Oli:O - Youth Master Plan Committee Chamber of Commerce Foothill Private Industry Council Foothill Transit L.A, County Division of the League League City Selection Committee Sanitation District SGV Council of Governments Independent Cities Association Independent Cities Risk Management Assoc, So. California Association of Governments DELEGATE Chang Kovacic Chandler Marshall Kovacic Kovacic Chandler Kovacic Kovacic Kovacic Kovacic AL TERMA TE Marshall Segal Marshall Chang Segal Segal Chang Segal Segal Bell Segal I (Law Day - Mayor Kovacic announced that the City of Arcadia and Arcadia Chinese Association will City of Arcadia celebrate "Law Day" on May 6, 2000 at the Arcadia Public Library from 10 a,m, to & Arcadi13 1 :OOp.m, The Honorable Patrick Hegarty, Judge of the Superior Court, and a group of Chinese Ass'n,) local Attorney's have volunteered to provide free legal advice to the citizens, (Arcadia HS Constitution Team) (Law Enforce. Service) The Mayor announced that the Arcadia High School award winning Constitution Team will be performing May 6,2000 at 11 :00 a.m, and 12:00 p,m, Mayor Kovacic invited everyone to attend the Law Enforcement appreciation service on May 6, 2000 at 11 :00 a.m, at the Emmanuel Church located at 23 West Foothill Boulevard, The service will be conducted by Reverend Tom Shriver, Arcadia Police Department Chaplain, (The Legislative Mayor Kovacic encouraged everyone to attend two events provided by the Chamber of Luncheon and Commerce: The Legislative Luncheon which will be held on May 12, 2000 at Capistrano's Business Expo Restaurant; and, Business Expo 2000, on May 19, from 12:00 p,m, to 7:30 p.m, at the 2000) Community Center. (School Dist,) Mayor Kovacic noted that any comments or concerns about the School District should be directed to the School Board, There are some common City/School issues such as I 10 5/2100 I I I 6. ROLL CALL 9, 9a. EXTERIOR REMODEL (29,E. Htg, Dr,) 06<(1)- -/0 42:0090 school safety and traffic concems, but the Council does not have any control over the School Board's ultimate decisions, THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic ABSENT: None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None, Report and recommendation to approve an exterior remodel of 29 East Huntington Drive (formerly Steerburger Restaurant), In May 1996, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Board approved the project, The applicant is now ready to proceed with the improvements but must again receive Agency Board approval in accordance with ARA Resolution 126 which states that Agency Board approval for a design review is only valid for a period of one (1) year, The new plans are similar to these approved in 1996. The applicant is proposing to make substantial modifications to the existing structure, The building will be divided into 2,116 square feet of retail space on Huntington Drive and 2,361 square feet of dental office space of which 1,366 square feet will be new construction located at the north end of the existing building, It was moved by Mayor Pro tem Segal, seconded by Councilmember Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the design review for 29 East Huntington Drive subject to the departmental conditions listed in the May 2, 2000 staff report. AYES: NOES: ABSEMT: Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic None None ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to May 12, 2000 at 6:00 a,m, at the Arcadia Community Center, 375 Campus Drive, for Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Team Building/Budget Study Session, 10, CONSENT ITEMS THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED 10a, MINUTES APPROVED the Minutes of the April 16, 2000 Regular Meeting, (April 16, 2000) 10b, VEHICLE PURCHASE (Aerial Truck) 03'l'0.3.0 AWARDED a contract for the purchase of one (1) 2000 aerial truck with chipping box to Altec Industries Inc, in the amount 0 $105,910,72; and, APPROPRIATED an additional $5,910,72 from the Equipment Replacement Fund for the purchase of an aerial truck with chipper box; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager to EXECUTE a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. 11 5/2100 03.5""0-100 10c, BOND CANCEL. (So, Calif, Gas Co.) O ~ 60 10d, J~ () - FRIENDS/LIB 01';.0 _";OGIFT ($10,000) 42:0091 AUTHORIZED the Mayor to EXECUTE the Notice of Bond Cancellation requested by Safeco Insurance Company of America relative to the Southern California Gas Company Franchise Bond No, 5590843, I APPROVED the receipt of the $10,000 donation to the Arcadia Public Library from the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for the purchase of library materials and in support of the Children's Summer Reading Program, 03 - "0 10e, -'0 - VEHICLE ACCEPTED the donation of two custom-made patrol saddles in the amount of $3,974.94 1')"-I,JJJ:;' DONATION from Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita for the Arcadia Mounted Enforcement Team (A,M,E,T, Prog,) Program, 10f. OcTu?O-;,() RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTON NO, 6172 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6172 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR (Grant Funds - GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE UNDER THE CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER Calif, Beverage RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT"; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager as Container & the agent of the City Council to EXECUTE any agreement, contract or requests for Liller Reduct, payment regarding this Grant. Act,) 10g, 0'1";>0-:'& ACCEPT WORK (Const, Debris Barriers - 2223-2225 Canyon Rd, & 2273 Highland Vista) ACCEPTED all work perfonned by AFCO Construction for the construction of debris barriers at 2223-2225 Canyon Road and 2273 Highland Vista Drive as compete; and, AUTHORIZED the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents. I oqoolc_910h, ACCEPT ACCEPTED the work perfonned by Laird Construction Company, Inc, for the construction WORK of the drainage channel/access ramp behind 2273 Highland Vista as complete; and, (Drainage/Access AUTHORIZED the final payment to be made in accordance with contract documents, Ramp - 2273 Highland Vista) 10i. REVISE ADOPTED revised class specification of Fire Inspector, CLASSIFICATION (Fire Inspector) O/).d!0-/0 10j, COMPUTER AUTHORIZED a purchase of computer workstations from Dell Computers in the amount PURCHASE of $32,027,93; and, WAIVED the fonnal bidding process; and, AUTHORIZED a (City Clerk, cooperative purchase using the Los Angeles Unified School District bid for computer Admin. SVC$, & equipment. Rec, & Comm. Services) 03'-10-10 I 12 5/2100 04"!'O.fJ10k, I APPROP, FUNDS (Prop, C LOCal Retum Trans, Funds) o ~,)Ii .,1:1 101. , CLASS, SPEC, MANUAL (Part Time) O 7 - ~D 10m, SO. ACCEPT WORK (SI. Joseph Well #1) 42:0092 AUTHORIZED the appropriation of $10,000 of Proposition C Local Return Transportation Funds for additional contract City Traffic Engineering services provided by Willdan and Associates, APPROVED adoption of the Part Time Classification Specifications Manual and Final Report of the Part Time Classification and Compensation Study, ACCEPTED the work performed by Beylik Drilling Company, Inc" for the drilling of a replacement well for the SI. Joseph Well No, 1 as part of the phase one reconstruction of the St. Joseph reservoir plant as complete; and, AUTHORIZED the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to retention of $20,548.80, '1\ 10n. AWARD AWARDED a contract in the amount of $18,538 to Engineered Concrete Cu1ting for the CONTRACT installation of 104 feet of 8" water mainline in Randolph Street; and, AUTHORIZED an (8" Water Main- appropriation of $20,000 from the Water Reserve Fund to a Facilities Replacement Line Account. Randolph St.) Oct/o:. t)'~-(1.,,() 100, STREET CLOSURE (ABA Lucky Baldwin Days Street Fair) I () L/W ~10p, ...) 'APPROP, FUNDS (Flood Mitig. Fund 25 and Emergency Fund 41) 11, <:, "011a. 0" 70 .-, CONTRACT AWARD I (Municipal Stormwater NPDES & APPROVED the ABA proposal to close South First Avenue between the alley south of Huntington and California on Wednesday, May 31, 2000, between 3 p,m, and 9 p,m, for purposes of the ABA Lucky Baldwin Days Street Fair subject to execution of the "Conditions of Approval of Street Closure. by the ABA APPROPRIATE $56,031 from the unappropriated surplus of Fund 25, Emergency Fund (Cash Basis) and $4,733 from Fund 41, Emergency Fund (Emergency Response) for a total appropriation of $60,764 for additional costs of flood mitigation and response as a result of the Santa Anita 11 Fire, THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 10a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j. k, I, m, n,.o, and p APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHANDLER, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM SEGAL AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic None None CITY MANAGER Report and recommendation to award a contract in the amount of $84,240,00 to John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. for the implementation of the Municipal Storm Water NPDES and Industrial Waste Programs, 13 5/2/00 Ind, Waste Program) 42:0093 Patrick Malloy, Public Works Service Director, stated in part, that the Clean Water Act (Act) is the primary authority for water pollution control programs, The National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, along with state and local responsibilities, are key provisions of the Act, Arcadia is a co-permittee under the NPDES permit issued by the California Regional Quality Control Board (RWQCB) to Los Angeles County, I The existing NPDES stormwater permit was issued by the RWQCB in 1996 to Los Angeles County as'the permittee and eighty.four cities as co-permittees, expiring on July 30, 2001, As part of the renewal requirements for another permit, the City must provide the RWQCB a report indicating what actions it has taken to mitigate surface water pollution and what further steps it plans to take in the future to address the situation, The RWQCB recently emphasized strong concems about the adequacy of municipal stormwater program enforcement after February storms washed hundreds of tons of trash into Long Beach Harbor and beaches, The RWQCB has taken several aggressive and potentially costly actions in the last two months to require municipalities to improve their stormwater programs, The contract with the John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc, (JLH) will allow the completion of the implementation of the City's municipal stormwater NPDES program, allowing the City to comply with permit requirements and continue providing Industrial Waste (IW) program support, It will also include expanding the City's IW program enforcement authority by developing a Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste Discharge Ordinance, The proposed IW ordinance will be crafted to provide for cost recovery through inspection fees, permit fees and plan checking fees for operation and administration of the annual NPDES inspection programs, Following the presentation staff responded to Council's questions, stated in part, that John L. Hunter has successfully designed and administrated NPDES and Industrial Waste Programs for several Los Angeles County municipalities, I It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote to AWARD a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $84,240 to John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. for the implementation of the Municipal Storm Water NPDES and Industrial Waste Discharge programs; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE a contract in a form approved by the City Attomey, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic None None In response to Mayor Kovacic's query, City Manager Kelly gave an update with regard to the Longden Avenue project. It is anticipated that in one week the final paving should be done and the project will be completed, Anyone with questions or concerns with regard to said project may contact the City Managers office, they will direct them according to the specific details, ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Chandler adjourned the meeting, <in memory of two Arcadia residents, (In Memory of first 1 would like to close the City Council meeting in memory of Lorraine Hawley Spuck, Lorraine Spuck who passed away on April 22, 2000, Lorraine served on the Arcadia Senior Citizens And Max Bengel) Commission, She was bom August 29, 1914, in Hartford, Michigan, After her marriage to William H. Spuck, she settled in the Pasadena area where Bill accepted the position of Executive Director of the Pasadena Chapter of the American Red Cross, Lorraine joined Allstate Insurance Company in 1954 and worked there for twenty-two years, Lorraine and Bill retired in 1976 and they enjoyed eight years of active retirement together until his passing in 1984, Lorraine was a member of Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena for nearly _'f;,. I 14 5/2100 I I I 42:0094 50 years, She recently served as a docent for the Pasadena Historical Society and was active in the Arcadia Travelers, Arcadia Senior Friendship Club and the Voyagers Sunday School Class, Her sons Dr. William H, Spuck 111, Dr. Dennis W, Spuck and their families survive Lorraine, "Our second Arcadia resident, and I would like to also adjoum tonight's meeting in memory of Mr. Max Bengel. Max was a former City of Arcadia employee, who passed away on April 10, 2000, Max started his career with Arcadia in December 1957, He was a gardener in the Water Department after obtaining his Bachelor of Science Degree in Omamental Horticulture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, he was promoted to the Public Works foreman position in 1961 and to Park Superintendent in 1966,the position from which he retired in 1988, Max leaves his wife, Sandy, his son Mike who spent several years as a Reserve Police Officer for the City of Arcadia, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, And I hope that the loving memories that these families have will offer them some consolation in their loss." ADJOURNMENT At11 :03 p.m, the Regular Meeting of the Arcadia City Council ADJOURNED to May 12, (May 12, 2000) 2000, at 8:00 a,m" at the Arcadia Community Center, 375 Campus Drive for a Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Team Building/Budget Study Session, G cic, Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: 15 5/2/00