HomeMy WebLinkAbout6867RESOLUTION NO. 6867
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING
PROGRAM AS PROPOSED TO BE OPERATED BY SOCIAL
VOCATIONAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED, AT THE FIRST FLOOR
OF 225 EAST SANTA CLARA STREET, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PURPOSES
OF THE COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT -1 (CPD -1) ZONE
WHEREAS, a determination of use was requested by Ms. Susan Copley-
Leonhardt of Social Vocational Services, Incorporated, to have a proposed vocational
training program deemed compatible with the purposes of the Commercial Planned
Development -1 (CPD -1) Zone to allow the proposed vocational training program to be
operated at the first floor of 225 East Santa Clara Street; and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2013, a public hearing was held before the City Council
on said matter, and at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be
heard and to present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services
Department in the associated staff report are true and correct, including the conclusion
that this project is categorically exempt from further environmental assessment per the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical
Exemption per Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
SECTION 2. That for the foregoing reasons this Council deems as compatible
with the purposes of the Commercial Planned Development -1 (CPD -1) Zone, the
vocational training program to be operated as follows by Social Vocational Services,
Incorporated, at the first floor of the office building at 225 East Santa Clara Street:
employ up to 20 service professionals and three administrative staff to train a maximum
of 60 developmentally - disabled adults that will be transported to and from the site in a
maximum of eight passenger vans for the vocational training that will be held from 7:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the facility being closed evenings,
weekends, and State holidays, subject to the following conditions:
1. Any changes to the existing facility may be subject to permits after having
fully detailed plans submitted for plan check review and approval such that all City
requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, occupancy limits, building safety,
fire suppression and prevention, health code compliance, emergency equipment,
environmental regulations, and parking and site design shall be complied with to the
satisfaction of the Building Official, City Engineer, Community Development
Administrator, Fire Marshal, and Public Works Services Director.
2. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia
and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set
aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia
concerning this project and /or land use decision, including but not limited to any
approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City
Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code
Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The
City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning
the project and /or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of
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the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to
represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter.
3. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval shall be
grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, which could result in
the closing of the training center.
4. Approval shall not take effect until the property owner(s), applicant(s), and
business owner(s) and operator(s) have executed and filed an Acceptance Form
available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and
acceptance of any and all conditions of approval.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this Ott, day of May , 2013.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephen P. Detsch
City Attorney
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Mayor of the/City JArbadia
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, GENE GLASCO, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the
foregoing Resolution No. 6867 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 7th day of May, 2013 and that said Resolution was adopted by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Member Amundson, Kovacic, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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