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ARCADIA CITY COONCIL MEETINf3
FEHRUARY 18~ 1992
7:30 P.M.
INVOCATION
PLEDCiE OF ALLECiIANCE
ACTION
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht,
Young and Gilb Harbicht Excused
sence
MINUTEB of the adjourned and regular meetings of
February 4, 1992 Approved
MOTION: Read all ordinances and resolutions by title
only and waive reading in full. Adooted .
PREBENTATION by Greg Woodson, Southern California
Edison Company
1. PIISLIC HEARIN(i
Consideration of Text'Amendment 92-001, amending
the Arcadia Municipal Code to prohibit the
installation of razor wire.and barbed wire
fencing in places where it will be visible
from public streets.
2. PIIBLIC HEARINC~
Consideration of Text Amendment 92-002, amending
Sections 4131.1 and 9252.1.4.1 of the Arcadia
Municipal Code to include llamas as domesticated
animals and to include them in the requirements .
governing "equine animals" (Sean Cheng,
applicant).
Public Hearing Closed:
Approved grandfather
existine barbed wire
Public Hearing Closed;
Approved
Af3ENDA 2/18/92
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3. PIIBLIC HEARINCi
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Petition for Street Lights - Pamela Road from
Santa Anita Avenue to Naomi Avenue.
ACTION
~ Lack of 607 majority
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4. Time reserved for those in the audience who wish Harold Ellis
to address the City Council (five-minute time Gary Hosteller
limit per person).
5. RECE88 CITY COUNCIL
6. MEETINa OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
a. ROLL CALL: Agency Members Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht Excused
Harbicht, Young and Gilb Absence
b. MINUTES of the meeting of February 4; 1992 Approved
c. ADJOURN to 6:00 p.m.,,March 3, 1992
7. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL
8. CONSENT ITEMB
a. Consideration of an appeal to- the Planning
Commission's denial of MP 92-001, modifica-
tions for a proposed 3-unit apartment building
project located at 15 Genoa Street (Nimer Y.
Matta, appellant/owner/developer - PUBLIC '
HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED) . Public HearinQ 3/3/92
b. Consideration of Fina1 Map 49345, for an
8-unit condominium conversion at 1223 Golden
West (Margaret Yang, owner).. Approved
c. Tentative Parcel Map 90-014, Parcel Map No.
22741 Right-of-Way Dedication on Clark ~
Street. Aoaroved
d. Recoaunendation for Final Acceptance - W.O. 693
for the electrification of Peck Road Well. Approved
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ACTION
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e. Report and recommendation for the award of
contract for the purchase of water meters by
the Water Division. Approved
f. Recommendation for payment of annual membership
dues for membership in American Communities
for Cleanup Equity. Approved
9. CITY MANAQER
Annual report on the status of the General
Plan: Approved
10. CITY ATTORNEY
a. RESOLUTION NO. 5645, declaring that weeds
growing upon and in front of, and brush, rubbish,
refuse, and dirt upon and in front of certain
private property in the city are a public
nuisance, and declaring its intention to pro- public Hearing 3/3/92
vide for the abatement thereof - PUBLIC
HEARING 3/3/92. Adopted
b. Claim of D. Van Iwaarden Denied
c. Claim of R. Harkness,-Jr. Denied
11. MATTERB FROM STAFF
12. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
13. ADJODRN to 6:00 p.m., March 3, 1992, for a Study Session
to review proposed plans for new Fire Station
Accepted the resignation of Patrick Gibson, Recreation Commission, with regrets.
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Date February 18, 1992 _
TO: City Council
FROM: George J. Watts, City Manager :4/
SUBJECT: Annual Membership Dues
American Communities for Cleanup Equity
Attached is a request for payment of our annual membership dues
($2,000 ) for American Communities for Cleanup Equity. I strongly
recommend that we continue to support ACCE' s efforts. Bills are
pending in both houses of Congress. It is critical that these
bills pass if Arcadia and other cities are to avoid millions of
dollars in third party lawsuits brought by large corporate polluters
looking for any deep pockets besides their own.
It is recommended that the Council appropriate the $2, 000 from
General Fund reserves.
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Attachment
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AMERICAN COMMUNITIES FOR CLEANUP EQUITY
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TELEPHONE (202) 393-3734
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CIS(20 OF) ARCADIA
MEMORANDUM FEB 1 0 1992
CITY MANAGER
TO: City of Arcadia
FROM: American Communities for Cleanup Equity
DATE: 2/04/92
RE: Annual Membership Dues
Approximately one year has passed since your local government
first joined American Communities for Cleanup Equity and committed
itself to work to reform Superfund regarding liability for ordinary
municipal waste (including both garbage and sewage sludge) . In our
first year, we have made tremendous progress, growing to a coalition
of more than 100 communities and achieving the introduction of good
legislation in both houses of Congress, the Toxic Cleanup Equity and
Acceleration Act (H.R. 3026 and S. 1557) .
Despite our achievements, we have a difficult struggle ahead.
Our opposition has mobilized and Superfund is not officially up for
reauthorization for another two or three years. We need to gain
many more cosponsors for our legislation in order to have it enacted
quickly, and we can do so only if many more local governments join
our coalition and work actively for reform.
We have already seen tangible evidence of what local governments
can do if they join together and work effectively in lobbying
Congress. As important as your support was one year ago when you
first joined ACCE, your continued support is now even more critical.
Having come this far, we can succeed if we keep increasing the
pressure. If we show any signs of faltering, such as losing
coalition members or becoming less vocal, our opposition will seize
the opportunity. We could be defeated on Capitol Hill or before EPA,
and the threat of unfair, expensive lawsuits will only grow larger.
Please renew your support for ACCE by sending us your second-year
dues, by actively encouraging other local governments to join our
coalition, and by gaining the support of your national
representatives. Thank you.
We look forward to continuing our work together and to our
ultimate success.
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ANNUAL DUES ASSESSMENT
TO: City of Arcadia
FROM: American Communities for Cleanup Equity
DATE: 2/04/92
Based on your population and in accordance with our Membership
Dues Structure, your local government's annual dues for membership
in American Communities for Cleanup Equity are $ 2,000 . We
received your initial dues payment approximately one year ago on
3/15/91. Your check should again be made payable to "City of
Alhambra in Trust for ACCE Account" and should be returned with a
copy of this form to:
Kevin Murphy
City Manager
City of Alhambra
111 South First Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
You may keep this Dues Assessment for your records in lieu of an
invoice. Please remit your dues within 30 days. If you believe
that your assessment is incorrect, please inform Jocelyn Guyer at
(202) 393-3734.
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February 18, 1992
TO: ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT, DONNA BUTLER
ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: ANNUAL REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE GENERAL PL
SUMMARY
State Law requires that an annual report be presented to the City Council on he
status of the General Plan and the progress that has been made in implemen 'ng the
goals and action programs set forth in the Plan.
The City Council in reviewing the status report should file the report as presented.
Staff will continue to implement the Action Programs as set forth in each element,
unless directed otherwise by the City Council.
GENERAL PLAN
The City Council adopted the revised General Plan on December 4, 1990. The
General Plan is comprised of the seven elements listed below:
Land Use Element
Circulation Element
Housing Element
Open Space and Conservation Element
Parks and Recreation Element
Safety Element
Noise Element
In order to facilitate the review of the progress made in implementing the action
programs set forth in the General Plan, each Elements Action Programs are
separately analyzed. The numbers in front of the "Action Programs" correspond to
the Action set forth in each element.
The status of each action program is set forth under one of the following:
Completed Programs - these are programs which required a specific action,
i.e., zone change, special study, etc.
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On-Going Programs - these are continuous programs which various
departments are currently engaged in and there is no termination date.
Programs in Progress - these are programs which have been started and have
a specific ending date, i.e., specific studies, municipal code changes, etc!.
No Action as of 2/18/92 - these are programs which we have not
implemented.
LAND USE ELEMENT-ACTION PROGRAMS
Completed Programs
3. Encourage down zoning (i.e., require larger minimum lot sizes) of residential
areas which would be consistent with the existing development pattern of the
area, and when requested by the majority of the residents of the area.
The Planning Department completed a study of the large lot neighbors
and rezoned 12 areas in the City to bring the zoning into conformance
with the average lot size within the area.
4. Review the existing "H" high rise zoned commercial and residential areas to
determine the appropriateness of the zoning and whether to retain or
remove such zoning.
The Planning Department completed a text amendment changing the
"H" overlay to range from 4 to 8 stories. Based upon the text
amendment and accompanying study, the City rezoned or removed the
"H" overlay from 12 areas in the City.
10. Evaluate the adequacy of the library facilities to meet the future anticipated
needs of the community.
Analysis completed - space needs and operational needs were a sessed
as part of the application for funding of a new library with the State.
13. The Planning Commission and/or City Council should identify the single-
family tY Y i g
family neighborhoods which are developed predominantly with large lots
and look into the adoption of measures to preserve these areas.
The Planning Department rezoned 12 areas in the City to bring the
zoning into conformance with the average lot size within the area.
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On-Going Programs
5. Continue the use of State authorized redevelopment activities to maintain
and improve the physical appearance and economic vitality of the City's
downtown area.
6. Continue the use of Architectural Design Review of multiple-family, com-
mercial and industrial developments to secure attractive and compati1le pro-
jects.
7. Continue to use the Arcadia Beautiful Commission to promote and encour-
age continued maintenance and improvement of the City's physical envi-
ronment.
8. Continue the street tree program_and provide for the replacement of trees
removed due to disease and damage.
11. The Police Department shall continue the neighborhood watch programs in
residential areas.
12. The Fire Department shall continue its program of modernizing equipment
and training personnel in the latest state-of-the-art fire fighting methods.
15. Continue to encourage the preservation of mature native trees as part of the
subdivision and development of both residential and commercial properties.
The City Council adopted an Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance on
January 21. Also, the Planning Department encourages the
preservation of mature native trees as part of both commercial and
subdivision developments.
Programs in Progress
9. Develop plans for the future Police Department facilities.
City Staff is working on a Needs Assessment for,this project.
No Action as of 2/18/92
1. Review existing subdivision regulations to determine if criteria can bye devel-
oped to prohibit single-sided cul-de-sacs except under specific circumstances.
Scheduled for 1992 calendar year.
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2. Review existing subdivision and zoning regulations to determine if they
provide for the appropriate development of large isolated single-family lots.
Scheduled for fiscal year 1992-93.
14. Adoption of minimum standards between streets.
This will done in conjunction with Action Program 1.
CIRCULATION ELEMENT-ACTION PROGRAMS
On-Going Programs
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1. The City will continue to restrict commercial truck traffic in residential areas
by assigning designated truck routes.
2. The City prohibits the overnight parking of commercial vehicles in residen-
tial areas. Overnight automobile on-street parking in residential area is
allowed only by permit when warranted by special circumstances.
3. At the request of business owners, on-street parking in commercial areas is
limited from one to two hours. Once the petition for parking restriction is
approved the limitation is enforced by the Police Department's parking con-
trol
officers enforce the limitation.
4. New developments along Second Avenue are required to dedicate 12 feet of
right-of-way to the City. When a sufficient amount of right-of-way is
acquired, Second Avenue will be widened to 60 feet, curb-to-curb,from
Huntington Drive to Duarte Road.
OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT-ACTION PROGRAMS
On-Going Programs
1. The City has designated Wilderness Park as a Wildlife Sanctuary and has ap-
pointed a Nature Coordinator to supervise programs at this facility.
2. The City has an R-M (Residential-Mountainous) zone which regulates devel-
opment in the hillsides. Hillside Grading regulations have been adopted as
part of the Uniform Building Code.
The City has currently placed a moratorium on development of all
undeveloped hillside areas in the R-1 zoned in order to have time to
_ develop new "Hillside development standards". Proposed regulations
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will be submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council for
discussion summertime 1992.
3. Resource conservation areas are designated as Open Space on the City's Land
Use Element.
4. The City has adopted an Urban Water Management Plan. This document
outlines water conservation policies and procedures to be implemented by
the City.
PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT-ACTION PROGRAMS
On-Going Programs
1. Continue to designate in the City's General Plan Land Use Element map all
publicly owned recreation areas as "Public Facilities."
2. The Municipal Code designates minimum lot sizes for the various residential
zones in order to ensure adequate private open space for outdoor recreation
activities.
3. The City has adopted a Property Development Tax program which provides
funding for park facilities.
4. The City will continue to utilize capital improvement funds for recreation
programs.
SAFETY ELEMENT-ACTION PROGRAMS
Seismic Hazards
On-Going Programs
1. The City shall continue to enforce the requirements of the Alquist-Priolo
Special Study Zones, and require submittal of a seismic-geologic report
prepared in accordance with State guidelines, by a certified engineering
geologist.
4. Regularly review and update the Building Code to incorporate the most cur-
rent seismic design standards and hazard-reduction measures from the
Uniform Building Code (UBC), the Applied Technology Council (ATC), the
Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC), and Earthquake
Research Institute (EERI).
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The City adopts the UBC which is updated to provide for better seismic
reinforcement.
5. Consider amending the Building Code to provide for the following:
a. Construction of new tilt-up buildings in simple configurations or other
designs which minimize structural and non-structural earthquake dam-
age;
b. Application of lateral shear values to both new and modified existing
construction.
The UBC has newer means of construction providing for better seismic
resistance.
6. Encourage responsible agencies, such as the State Public Utilities Commission
(PUC), the Buildings Standards Commission, the Federal Housing
Administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the State
Architect to establish improved seismic design, construction and m • h te-
nance standards for utility and lifeline systems traversing earthquake
hazardous areas.
7. Encourage utility and regulatory agencies to employ adequate risk mitigation
measures at the site or alignment level to protect critical lifeline systems such
as water, sewer, natural gas, electrical, and communication utilities.
Appropriate measures may include system segmentation, easy lifeline access,
quick repair capability, emergency shut off, and emergency backup systems or
arrangements.
8. Encourage the retrofitting and strengthening of freeways, elevated railroad
structures, and other bridge structures. Give priority to those with identified
substandard design features.
9. Continue to update regularly the Building Code to incorporate the latest
Uniform Building Code provisions for new non-structural building compo-
nents. -
Programs in Progress
2. Continue to enforce the City's regulations which require the mitigation of
potential seismic hazards in unreinforced masonry buildings. _
This program is in progress and all property owners who own
unreinforced buildings have been notified. Approximately 75% of the
buildings have been retrofitted.
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No Action as of 2/18192
3. Consider amending the Building Code to improve construction standards
and mitigation measures for structures designed for human occupancy in
areas of potential liquefaction.
Nothing has been done at this time because the City does not have any
information on what areas in the City are subject to liquefaction.
5. Consider amending the Building Code to provide for the following:
c. Site specific, probalistic dynamic analyses for buildings greater than five
stories or 65 feet in height; or structures with stiffness, weight, of 'geo-
metrical irregularities.
Geologic Hazards
On-Going Programs
10. Continue to enforce provision for proper site planning, design criteria, and
cross-sections exceeding or in compliance with Building Code standards per-
taining to hillside grading practices.
11. Continue to apply existing Building Code standards for slope stability analyses
of fill slopes equal to or steeper than 2:1; and cut slopes equal to or steeper
than 2:1 including:
a. 1.1 pseudostatic minimum Factor of Safety for the seismic desig of
slopes;
b. 1.5 static minimum Factor of Safety for the non-seismic design of slopes.
12. Consider amending the Building Code to prohibit construction of fill slopes
steeper than 2:1.
This is already in the building code.
13. Require developers to provide multiple access to proposed developments.
This requirement is taken into consideration on development projects.
14. Improve the proper treatment of graded slopes to minimize erosion and
slope failure hazards to property owners, residents and the public.
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Flood and Inundation Hazards
On-Going Programs
15. Identify potential high-risk inundation areas for dams, debris basins, and wa-
ter storage tanks, and encourage the responsible agencies to manage such
facilities in a manner which will reduce risks.
16. Continue to coordinate regular inspection of large water tanks, debris basins,
and reservoirs with the California Division of Safety of Dams Programs to
ensure their structural integrity. Consider additional structural or non-
structural inundation management if the potential risk justifies such action.
Fire Hazards
Completed Programs
21. Consider amending appropriate codes and ordinances to require that as-fired
and other water heaters be firmly anchored and immobilized.
On-Going Programs
17. Continue to review all development projects proposed in the City's hillside
areas for adequate emergency access and water supply for fire fighting pur-
poses.
18. Continue to enforce the Building Code requirements for not less than Class C
roofs.
The City requires a minimum Class B roofing.
19. Continue to upgrade and enforce the Building, Fire, Subdivision and Zoning
Codes to require on-site preventive measures, including adequate fire flows,
fire breaks, fire resistant landscaping, fire retardant construction, and auto-
matic sprinkler systems to assist in fire suppression in fire hazardous areas,
critical facilities, multi-story and high occupancy buildings.
Fire Department is also requiring residential developments exceeding
5,000 sq. ft. to install automatic sprinkler systems.
20. Continue to require property owners to undertake fuel load management
practices such as brush clearance, erosion control,slope stabilization and
flammable rubbish removal.
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22. Continue to participate in and improve mutual aid agreements with other
fire fighting agencies.
23. Improve long-range fire protection capability by encouraging increased use of
sprinklers and fire-retardant construction materials.
Hazardous Materials
Completed Program
29. Establish pre-planned communication procedures for reporting haz dous
materials and waste incidents to the appropriate response agencies.
Procedures are in place.
On-Going Programs
24. Review projects proposing to use or store hazardous materials and wastes;
and require compliance with mitigation measures (including adherence to an
on-site hazardous materials management plan) to ensure the protection of
public safety from accidental releases. Encourage avoidance of earthquake
hazardous or high-risk inundation areas, unless adequate mitigation mea-
sures can be instituted.
25. Encourage responsible Federal and State agencies to improve hazardous
materials transportation safety measures through more effective regulation
and enforcement actions. Further, encourage improved and predetermined
communication procedures for reporting hazardous materials and waste re-
leases, during transportation, to the appropriate.response agencies.
26. Encourage preparation and implementation of individual business risk man-
agement (emergency response) plans, as a condition of project appro4al, to
ensure the following:
a. Preparation and maintenance of a hazardous material inventory, a site
plan showing on-site hazardous materials storage; and an inventory of
on-site emergency equipment adequate for emergency response;
b. Identification of permitted quantities of hazardous or volatile materials;
c. Implementation of environmental audits for tracking hazardous mate-
rials during and after use; and plans,for inspection, monitoring and
record keeping to verify control efforts;
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d. Provision for treatment or control of all authorized emissions, dis-
charges, or releases through the best available technology, and changes in
processing and manufacturing strategies. Encourage mutual aid to
improve on-site management of hazardous materials;
e. Strengthening of potentially hazardous structures which house haz-
ardous materials; and
f. Train personnel to manage safely and use hazardous materials and
wastes.
27. Continue to participate in cooperative hazardous materials planning and
management efforts, such as the Southern California Hazardous Wasie
Management Authority, which promotes the concept that regional so utions
are required to handle waste treatment and disposal.
28. Improve the capability to respond to hazardous material releases by improv-
ing the training.and equipment of "hazmat teams," and improve the training
of all emergency response personnel.
Emergency Response, Preparedness & Recovery.
On-Going Programs
30. Continue to encourage education and awareness programs developed and
distributed by public service organizations, such as the Red.Cross and the
Southern California Earthquake Preparedness Project.
31. Continue to provide City employees with emergency management an re-
sponse training.
32. Provide key City emergency response personnel with emergency man ge-
ment and response training, and specialized training as it relates to the miti-
gation of the loss of life and/or property.
The City continues to provide emergency preparedness support and
training for all City operating departments.
The Fire Department is currently developing an urban Search_ and
Rescue (USAR) capability as part of emergency preparedness.
33. Endeavor to conduct twice a year City emergency response exercises i prepa-
ration for potential major disaster.
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34. Incorporate other public agencies and volunteer groups such as the Arcadia
Methodist Hospital, Arcadia School District, Arcadia Red Cross, RACES (Ham
operators), Santa Anita Race Track, Santa Anita Fashion Park, Chamber of
Commerce, etc., into the City's emergency response exercises.
35. Annually review and update the City's emergency plan.
36. Utilize the City's newsletter to inform and educate residents regarding emer-
gency preparedness issues.
37. Prepare and/or improve mutual aid plans and joint operating procedures in-
volving the following operations:
a. Law enforcement;
b. fire protection and heavy rescue;
c. care and shelter;
d. emergency medical and public health including mental health services;
e. construction and engineering
f. emergency operations and management; and
g. other appropriate operations.
38. Continue to improve the efficiency of emergency communications systems,
including the Emergency Broadcast System and multi-jurisdictional fire and
law enforcement emergency radio systems.
39. Develop improved emergency communications capabilities among jurisdic-
tions, including a direct radio communication link between 911 dispatch and
critical lifeline utilities to circumvent telephone saturation and facilitate
utility repair.
Public utilities are included in Emergency Operations center to
improvement communications.
40. Evaluate the feasibility of contracting with private sector organizations for
provision of emergency response and recovery services.
The Finance Department's Purchasing Officer has an agreement with
various suppliers for providing services and supplies during
emergency operations.
41. Encourage Federal and State legislation for improved earthquake insurance
services.
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42. Advocate legislation for changes in insurance rate structuring to encourage
private industries, such as utilities and owners of critical facilities, to acceler-
ate hazard reduction efforts.
43. Cooperate with Federal and State agencies to improve the reliability o hazard
prediction and effectiveness of disaster warning procedures.
44. Continue to improve and integrate the communication systems of pu lic and
private emergency response organizations and agencies in the City and the
surrounding region. Promote the continued development of redundant or
backup communications capacity.
45. Improve coordination between public emergency response agencies and the
communications media.
46. Improve the training and procedures of emergency response agencies for co-
ordinating with the communications media.
The Police Department is preparing procedures for coordinating with
the communications media which should be completed by June, 1992.
However, this is an on-going project with the City Manager's office,
Fire and Police Departments.
Research & Safety Information Systems
On-Going Programs
47. Advocate the expansion of the research and hazard management activities
supported by the National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Act (NEHRP) and
the California Hazard Reduction Act.
48. Encourage the establishment and maintenance of cooperative mappi g pro-
grams involving the United States Geological Survey, the California ivision
of Mines and Geology, private industry, academia, the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG), and other interested Federal, State and
local agencies.
49. Encourage the maintenance and expansion of the U.S. Geological Sux1vey
seismic and geologic mapping program which produces reports and maps at a
variety of scales.
50. Encourage continuation of public and private research on fire prevention and
suppression including the development of fire proof or fire resistant
materials.
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51. Continue to support the instrumentation of buildings for strong ground
motion measurements.
NOISE ELEMENT-ACTION PROGRAMS
On-Going Programs
1. Adopt and Enforce a Community Noise Ordinance
The City's current noise regulations relate primarily to amplified
noise and noise from air conditioning equipment, pumps, fans
or similar machinery. Enforcement of the regulations is done
primarily by the Police Department and Code Enforcement
Division on a complaint basis.
The City should, however, consider implementing a noise
ordinance which applies to all residential, commercial and
industrial zones within the City and is not limited specifically t.
amplified noise, motorcycles and other mechanical noise
problems.
2. Continue Efforts to Obtain Noise Barriers Along the Foothill Freeway
The City continues to work with residents and Cal Trans in an
effort to secure noise barriers along the Foothill Freeway.
3. Noise Information Service
The success of the noise ordinance depends on the voluntary
compliance and inquiries of the citizenry. Periodic inspection and
checks are all that can be implemented without prohibitive municipal
costs.
Municipal inspection of violations are done in response to complaints
and inquiries of citizens.
4. Motor Noise Abatement Efforts
Noise does not respect jurisdictional boundaries. More stringent
Federal and State mechanisms for the control of large-scale mobile
polluters (e.g., aircraft, automobiles) should be encouraged. Current
laws and regulations governing such noise sources should be enforced
and further research and development for the control of noise should
be encouraged.
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The City should maintain close coordination with all agencies so that:
(1) the City can introduce the community's goals with other agencies in
their decision-making processes, and (2) the City can subsequently
assess the impact of those decisions. Liaison also should be
maintained with other agencies to evaluate and obtain information on
beneficial abatement programs and settle interjurisdictional disputes
resulting from noise impacts.
The City should monitor the latest governmental developments in the
field of noise abatement and control and provide for their
implementation whenever possible into City programs.
The City continues to interact with other governmental agencies
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regarding regulations for noise abatement and/or control.
No Action as of 2/18/92
5. That the Noise Study completed in 1975 be updated to reflect the
current conditions within the City.
The Planning Department in the 1991-92 Capital Improvement
Program included monies for a new noise study. This item was
deleted from the CIP by the City Council.
HOUSING ELEMENT-ACTION PROGRAMS
Goal 1 Meet the City's projected housing needs as identified in SCAG's
December 1988 Revised Regional Housing Needs Assessment.
Completed Programs
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1.4 Conduct a study of the undeveloped and under-utilized commercial
properties in the City to determine if these properties might be more
appropriate zoned residential and rezone if necessary.
The City Planning Department reviewed this matter with the
Council in February 1991. It was the consensus of the Council
that no action be taken at that time. If at some time an applicant
or property owner wishes to rezone a parcel of land from
commercial to multiple-family, the City would initiate a
thorough study to review the request.
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On Going Programs
1.1 Provide incentives for the construction of low and moderate income
housing by waiving building permit fees and park and recreation fees,
and reducing the plan check processing time and granting appropriate
modifications to the zoning ordinance relating to parking, density
and open space.
This program can be implemented at any time when we receive
an application for low and moderate income housing.
1.5 Work with other governmental agencies, e.g., Los Angeles County
Community Development Commission, U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development and non-profit organizations
seeking to expand the supply of affordable housing.
No Action as of 2/18/92
1.2 Utilize Redevelopment funds for low-income housing programs
such as, but not limited to: rehabilitation of low and moderate
income housing units; Section 8 rental assistance; construction of low
and moderate income housing units; and/or subsiding home
ownership.
This is scheduled for 1996.
1.3 Adopt regulations which provide for density bonus to developers
who construct multiple-family low-income housing units.
This project was initially scheduled for adoption of regulations
in 1991. It is anticipated that the City will adopt regulations
some time in 1992.
Goal 2 Conserve and improve the condition of the existing housing stock.
Emphasize those units that are affordable.
On-Going Programs
2.1 Continue the Housing Rehabilitation Program for low and moder e
owner occupied housing units utilizing CDBG funds. This program
provides grants of up to $7,500 for low and moderate income persons
residing in single-family dwellings.
This is the third year that the City has offered Community
Development Block Grant funds for the use of rehabilitating low
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and moderate income owner-occupied housing units within the
City. On February 4, 1992, the City Council approved the 1992-93
CDBG funding for the 18th year. It is anticipated that the City in
1992-93 will assist approximately 20 families with this program.
2.2 Continue to implement the City's property maintenance and code
enforcement program.
2.3 Continue to work with the existing homeowner's associations in
encouraging appropriate development within the City.
Goal 3 Develop and maintain residential areas that are pleasant, attractive,
safe, and convenient to necessary community services.
On-Going Programs
3.1 Continue the Housing Rehabilitation Program for low and moderate
owner occupied housing units utilizing CDBG funds. This programl
provides grants of up to $7,500 for low and moderate income persons
residing in single-family dwellings.
This is the third year that the City has offered Community
Development Block Grant funds for the use of rehabilitating lo��w
tl
and moderate income owner-occupied housing units within e
City. On February 4, 1992, the City Council approved the 1992-93
CDBG funding for the 18th year. It is anticipated that the City in
1992-93 will assist approximately 20 families with this program
3.2 Continue to implement the City's property maintenance and code
enforcement program to bring substandard housing units into
conformance with the code.
3.5 Prohibit the conversion of existing low-income government
subsidized housing units to non-low-income housing uses.
The existing 100 senior citizens units for low/moderate incom-
persons is approved by the Conditional Use Permit (C.U.P.)
process. The C.U.P. requires that this housing remain
low/moderate income.
No Action as of 2/18/92
3.3 Investigate the adoption of regulations which require "x" amount of
new multiple-family units to be handicap accessible.
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This is scheduled for 1992.
3.4 Adopt density bonus regulations to encourage the construction of low
and moderate income units in conjunction with standard multiple-
family units.
This is scheduled for 1992.
Goal 4 Ensure housing opportunities for all persons regardless of their ag ,
race,religion,sex,ancestry,national origin,physical capabilities,
economic status, marital status, or color.
On-Going Programs
4.3 Continue to work with the Hollywood-Wilshire Fair Housing
Foundation to promote fair housing practices in Arcadia.
4.4 Compile information and referral resource list of organizations in the
area that assist the homeless (including those in danger of becoming
homeless). This list will be made available at City Hall and to other
non-profit agencies and the police and fire departments.
The City's Senior Citizen Department has compiled a list of
referrals. In addition the City has contracted with the Center for
Independent Living which assist handicap and homeless
persons. .
4.6 Enforce the City's subdivision regulations which limit conversion of
apartments to condominiums.
4.7 Continue participation with the Los Angeles Housing Authority in
providing Section 8 rental assistance.
4.10 Continue supporting the efforts of non-profit organizations
providing information, counseling and referrals for homeless and
low and moderate income persons.
No Action as of 2/18/92
4.1 Adopt a Density Bonus Ordinance in accordance with State
Government Code Section 65915.
This is scheduled for 1992.
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4.2 Investigate the adoption of regulations which require "x" amount of
new multiple-family units to be handicap accessible.
It is anticipated that this will be done in conjunction with the
Density Bonus program scheduled for 1992
4.5 Allow non-profit organizations that provide services to the homeless
(including shelters) to locate in the commercial and industrial areas
of Arcadia with a conditional use permit.
At such time as a request is filed, the City will review the
application for appropriateness in the specific commercial or
industrial area of the City.
4.8 Allow shelters, group quarters, transition housing and other services
for the homeless to operate in Arcadia with an approved conditional
use permit.
At such time as a request is filed, the City will review the
application for appropriateness in a specific location subject t• a
conditional use permit.
4.9 Review City code requirements to determine if there is a means to
encourage innovative low and moderate income housing types.
This is scheduled to be reviewed in 1992.
Goal 5 Reduce residential energy and water use to decrease housing costs
and conserve resources.
On-Going Program
5.1 Continue campaigning in the paper, the City newsletter, and other
available resources, ways in which to conserve water.
The Water Division is actively notifying residents by articles i
the newspaper and newsletter and distributing conservation kits
to the public at Santa Anita Fashion Park, in the City offices, etc.
Goal 6 Alleviate governmental constraints to the maintenance,
improvement and development of affordable and accessible
housing.
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On-Going Program
6.2 Provide incentives for the construction of low and moderate income
housing by waiving building permit fees and park and recreation fees,
and reducing the plan check processing time and granting appropriate
modifications to the zoning ordinance,relating to parking, density
and open space.
This program can be implemented at any time when'a proposal
comes in.
No Action as of 2/18/92
6.1 Grant density bonuses to developers who provide at least 25% of
units in a housing project greater than five units for low-moderate
income households, or at least 50% for the elderly.
This is scheduled for review this year.
Goal 7 Development of additional senior citizen housing.
On-Going Programs
7.1 Work with developers, State and Federal Agencies to encourage th
construction of Senior Citizen Housing.
On-going program
7.2 Voters in 1980 approved the construction of 175 units of low income
senior citizen/handicap housing. 100 units have been constructed.
The City will continue to encourage interested developers to look
into the construction of the additional 75 units.
On-going program
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