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A G E N D A
ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 3v 1992
7030 P.M.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ACTION
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski,
Margett and Fasching All Present
MINUTES of the Adjourned/Re gular Meeting of October�
1992, the Work Session of October 10, 1992, and the Work
Session of October 13, 1992 Approved
MOTION: Read all ordinances and resolutions by title
only and waive reading in full. Adopted
of Proclamation for American Education
Week
ADMINISTRATION of Oath of Office to Robert Westfall,
Sister City Commission
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Establishing of a service charge for release of
stored or impounded vehicles.
Public Hearing Closed;
RESOLUTION NO. 5698, establishing a service Adopted 5 -0
charge for release of stored or impounded
vehicles.
AGENDA 11/3/92
A TION
2. PUBLIC HEARING
Consideration of a text amendment to the City's
Plumbing Code, adding a water efficient landscape
ordinance. Approved
3. Time reserved for those in the audience who
wish to address the City Council (five- minute
time limit per person).
4. CONSENT ITEMS
a. Consideration of Zone Change 92 -002 to rezone
an 8.2 acre portion of Santa Anita Race Track
Parcel No. 949 from R -1 (Single - Family Residen-
tial zone) and S -1 (Special Use) to C -2D
(General Commercial Zone with a Design Overlay).
The applicants are proposing to expand and
renovate the existing Santa Anita Fashion Park
Mall at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue. The rezoning
would allow the use of a portion of the existing
race track parking lot for expanded mall parking
(The Hahn Company and Santa Anita Realty
Ent., owners /developers of the site - PUBLIC public Hearin
HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED), g 11/17
b. Consideration of Text Amendment 92 -005 to
City Council Ordinance No. 1425 and Resolution
No. 4185, to revise the current boundaries
where mall buildings are permitted to be
located on the site. This text amendment
is required to allow development of a new
Nordstrom's building (The Hahn Company and
Santa Anita Realty Ent., owners /developers
of the site - PUBLIC HEARING TO BE
SCHEDULED). . Public Hearing 11/17
c. Recommendation to increase security at
Wilderness Park. Approved
d. Report and recommendation for the award of
contract and appropriation of funds for the
roofing of the Nature Center at Wilderness
Park. Approved
e. Request for approval of Boy Scouts of
America 1992 5 -10K Classic Run and
Rollerblade Race. Approved
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S. CITY ATTORNEY
a. ORDINANCE NO. 1979 - For Adoption - Adding
Section 4912.5 to the Arcadia Municipal Code
regarding allowance of temporary directional
signs on City parkways and medians. Adopted
b. RESOLUTION NO. 5703, supporting the continued
operations and expansion of the Puente Hills
Landfill and the development of a materials
recovery and rail loading facility, which will
provide additional waste diversion oppor-
tunities as well as landfill capacity. Adopted
c. RESOLUTION NO. 5702, approving the application
for bicycle and pedestrian facilities funds
authorized under SB 821. Adopted
6. MATTERS FROM STAFF
7. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
a. ADJOURN to 5:30 p.m., November 10, 1992, in memory
of Philip Ciraulo and Don Geddes
Council Tour'with Dave Powell scheduled for Friday, November 13,
at 7:30 a.m.
Miller /Davidson - Resolution for 11/17 Council agenda nominating
Councilmember Bob Margett for Water Quality Authority.
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November 3 , 1992
TO: ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT j
JOSEPH R. LOPEZ, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS--
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 5703 SUPPORTING THE CONTI. ED OPERATIONS
AND EXPANSION OF THE PUENTE HILLS LANDFILL AND THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A MATERIALS RECOVERY AND RAIL LOADING
FACILITY
BACKGROUND
The Puente Hills Landfill is owned and operated by the Los Angeles
County Sanitation Districts. It has provided a low cost
environmentally sound disposal opportunity for a majority of the
Cities within Los Angeles County for over 20 years. Later this
month (date certain to be determined) , an action on the Puente
Hills Waste Management Facilities Project, which encompasses the
continued use of the Puente Hills Landfill and construction and
operation of a materials recovery and rail loading facility, will
be on the agenda of the Sanitation District No. 2 Board of
Directors, acting as the administrator of the Joint Refuse Transfer
and Disposal System.
FINDINGS
If the Puente Hills site is allowed to close, 13,200 tons of trash
per day would have to travel greater distances to attempt to enter
one of the three remaining available landfills, the average price
of which is approximately twice that of Puente Hills. Also, the
sum of the available daily capacities at these three private
landfills is substantially less than that now coming to Puente
Hills. The current users of the Puente Hills Landfill, such as the
waste disposal companies serving Arcadia, would have to compete for
the already limited capacity at those sites.
The increased cost to the residents and businesses in Los Angeles
County of a negative decision on the renewal of the Puente Hills
Landfill permit is estimated at $200, 000, 000 per year. The
increased cost to Arcadia businesses and residents is, at this
time, uncertain.
Attached for the City Council's consideration are a resolution and
a letter of support for continuation of the Puente Hills Landfill.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 5703 supporting the continued
operations and expansion of the Puente Hills Landfill and
the development of a materials recovery and rail loading
facility, which will provide additional waste diversion
opportunities as well as landfill capacity.
2 . Aut orize (the Mayor to sign the attached letter of
support.
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APPROVED: '1
DONALD R. DUCK ORTH
CITY MANAGER
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JOSEPH C. CIRAULO
9 MAYOR PROTEMPORE
. ` 240 West Huntington Drive
Imo. ROBERT C. HARBICHT
ARCADIA P.O. Box 60
Arcadia,California 91066-0060 DENNIS A.LOJESKI
(818)574-5400 BOB MARGETT
COUNCILMEN
DONALD R. DUCKWORTH GEORGE FASCHING JUNE D.ALFORD
CITY MANAGER MAYOR CITY CLERK
November 4, 1992
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
P. O. Box 4998
Whittier, CA 90607
Gentlemen:
The City of Arcadia has the responsibility of ensuring the
essential public service of environmentally sound solid waste
management to its residents and businesses. Environmentally sound
solid waste management includes both programs to divert wastes from
disposal such as source reduction, reuse and recycling, as well as
the provision of adequate disposal capacity for waste which is not
diverted. The Puente Hills Landfill provides this important public
service in an economical and environmentally safe manner.
Therefore, the City of Arcadia, by the attached resolution,
supports the continued operation and expansion of the Puente Hills
Landfill and the development of a materials recovery and rail
loading facility, which will provide additional waste diversion
opportunities as well as needed landfill capacity.
Sincerely,
GEORGE FASCHING
Mayor
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NOVEMBER 3, 1992
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: WILLIAM WOOLARD, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
SUBJECT: TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S PLUMBING CODE,
ADDING A WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE
As a result of the State's water shortage, in 1990, the State adopted legislation
(Assembly Bill 325), which was intended to:
1. promote the values and benefits of landscapes while recognizing
the need to invest water and other resources as efficiently as
possible;
2. establish a structure for designing, installing, and maintaining
water efficient landscapes in new projects; and
3. establish provisions for water management practices and water
waste prevention for established landscapes.
AB 325 directed the State Department of Water Resources to develop a model
ordinance to carry out the intent of the legislation. The Model Water
Efficient Landscape Ordinance, as required by AB 325, was officially adopted by
the Department of Water Resources and filed with the Secretary of State, July
31, 1992.
The State Model Ordinance will automatically go into effect January 1, 1993,
in all California cities and counties that do not adopt their own local water
efficient landscape ordinance consistent with the State's requirements.
Attached is a copy of a proposed City of Arcadia Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance which has been amended slightly from the State's Model
Ordinance. The text shown in italics has been added to adapt the State's
Model Ordinance to the City of Arcadia, and to establish plan review
procedures, and provide mechanism for the collection of plan review and
audit review fees.
The regulations will apply to all public agency projects, all new and
rehabilitated landscaping for private developments that require a Plumbing
Permit for any irrigation system, and developer installed landscaping in new
single-family and new multiple-family projects. The regulations do not apply
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1. home-owner provided landscaping at single-family and
multiple-family projects, and
2. any landscape project with a total area of less than 2,500 square
feet.
In order to provide the required plan checking and auditing, the City will
have to have the plans and subsequent audits performed by qualified private
consultants.
It is recommended that the Council approve this text amendment, and direct
the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for introduction, with January 1,
1993, as the effective date. Also, that staff bring back a resolution, for the
Council's consideration, setting forth the plan checking and audit fees which
are necessary to carry out the implementation of the regulations.
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Part 4 of.Chapter 2 of Article VII (Building Regulations), is proposed to be
added to read as follows:
CHAPTER 2
PLUMBING CODE
PART 4
WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE
8240. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS. This Part is adopted pursuant to Article
10.8 of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 California Government Code. (Govt.
Code Sections 65591 et seq.)
8240.1. FINDINGS. The City Council hereby finds and declares that:
1. the limited supply of state waters are subject to ever increasing
demands;
2. California's economic prosperity depends on adequate supplies
of water;
3. state policy promotes conservation and efficient use of water;
4. landscapes provide recreation areas, clean the air and water,
prevent erosion, offer fire protection, and replace ecosystems
displaced by development; and
5. landscape design, installation, and maintenance can and should
be water efficient.
8240.2. PURPOSE The City Council finds that regulation of landscaped areas
as provided in this Part will :
1. promote the values and benefits of landscapes while recognizing
the need to invest water and other resources as efficiently as
possible;
2. establish a structure for designing; installing, and maintaining
water efficient landscapes in new projects; and
3. establish provisions for water management practices and water
waste prevention for established landscapes.
8241. DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this Part, certain words and terms
are hereinafter defined and shall have the meaning thus ascribed.
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8241.1. "Anti-drain valve" or "check valve" means a valve located under a
sprinkler head to hold water in the system so it minimizes drainage from the
lower elevation sprinkler heads.
8241.2. "Application rate" means the depth of water applied to a given area,
usually measured in inches per hour.
8241.3. "Applied water" means the portion of water supplied by the irrigation
system to the landscape.
8241.4. "Automatic controller" means a mechanical or solid state timer,
capable of operating valve stations to set the days and length of time of a
water application.
8241.5. "Backflow prevention device" means a safety device used to prevent
pollution or contamination of the potable water supply due to the reverse
flow of water from the irrigation system,and any other source.
8241.6. "City" means the City of Arcadia.
8241.7. "Conversion factor (0.62)" means a number that converts the
maximum applied water allowance from acre-inches per year to gallons per
square foot per year. The conversion factor is calculated as follows:
(325,829 gallons/43,560 square feet)/12 inches = (0.62)
325,829 gallons = one acre foot
43,560 square feet = one acre
12 inches = one foot
To convert gallons per year to 100-cubic-feet per year, another common billing
unit for water, divide gallons per year by 748. (748 gallons = 100 cubic feet.)
8241.8. "Ecological restoration project" means a project where the site is
intentionally altered to establish a defined, indigenous, historic ecosystem.
8241.9. "Effective precipitation" or "usable rainfall" means the portion of
total precipitation that is used by the plants. Precipitation is not a reliable
source of water, but can contribute to some degree toward the water needs of
the landscape.
8241.10. "Emitter" means drip irrigation fittings that deliver water slowly
from the system to the soil.
8241.11. "Established landscape" means the point at which plants in the
landscape have developed roots into the soil adjacent to the root ball.
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8241.12. "Establishment period" means the first year after installing the plant
in the landscape.
8241.13. "Estimated Applied Water Use" means the portion of the Estimated
Total Water that is delivered from applied water. The Estimated Applied
Water Use shall not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance. The
Estimated Applied Water Use may be the sum of the water recommended
through the irrigation schedule, as referenced in Section 8242 .3.3.
8241.14. "Estimated Total Water Use" means the annual total amount of
water estimated to be needed to keep the plants in the landscaped area
healthy. It is based upon such factors as the local evapotranspiration rate, the
size of the landscaped area, the types of plants, and the efficiency of the
irrigation system, as described in Section 8242.3.4.
8241.15. "ET adjustment factor" means a factor of 0.8, that when applied to
reference evapotranspiration, adjusts for plant factors and irrigation
efficiency, two major influences upon the amount of water that needs to be
applied to the landscape.
A combined plant mix with a site-wide average of 0.5 is the basis of the plant
factor portion of this calculation. The irrigation efficiency for purposes of the
ET Adjustment Factor is 0.625.
Therefore, the ET Adjustment Factor (0.8) = (0.5/0.625).
8241.16. "Evapotranspiration" means the quantity of water evaporated from
adjacent soil surfaces and transpired by plants during a specific time.
8241.17. "Flow rate" means the rate at which water flows through pipes and
valves (gallons per minute or cubic feet per second).
8241.18. "Hydrozone" means a portion of the landscaped area having plants
with similar water needs that are served by a valve or set of valves with the
same schedule. A hydrozone may be irrigated or non-irrigated. For example,
a naturalized area planted with native vegetation that will not need
supplemental irrigation once established is a non-irrigated hydrozone.
8241.19. "Infiltration rate" means the rate of water entry into the soil
expressed as a depth of water per unit of time (inches per hour).
8241.20. "Irrigation efficiency" means the measurement of the amount of
water beneficially used divided by the amount of water applied. Irrigation
efficiency is derived from measurements and estimates of irrigation system
characteristics and management practices. The minimum irrigation
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efficiency for purposes of this Chapter is 0.625. Greater irrigation efficiency
can be expected from well designed and maintained systems.
8241.21. "Landscape irrigation audit" means a process to perform site
inspections, evaluate irrigation systems, and develop efficient irrigation
schedules.
8241.22. "Landscape area" means the entire parcel less the building footprint,
driveways, non-irrigated portions of parking lots, hardscapes such as decks
and patios, and other non-porous areas. Water features are included in the
calculation of the landscaped area. Areas dedicated to edible plants, such as
orchards or vegetable gardens are not included.
8241.23. "Lateral line" means the water delivery pipeline that supplies water
to the emitters or sprinklers from the valve.
8241.24. "Main line" means the pressurized pipeline that delivers water from
the water source to the valve or outlet.
8241.25. "Maximum Applied Water Allowance" means, for design purposes,
the upper limit of annual applied water for the established landscaped area as
specified in Section 8242.3.2. It is based upon the area's reference
evapotranspiration, the ET Adjustment Factor, and the size of the landscaped
area. The Estimated Applied Water Use shall not exceed the Maximum
Applied Water Allowance.
8241.26. "Mined-land reclamation project" means any surface mining
operation with a reclamation plan approved in accordance with the Surface
Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975.
8241.27. "Mulch" means any material such as leaves, bark, straw or other
materials left loose and applied to the soil surface to reduce evaporation.
8241.28. "Operating pressure" means the pressure at which a system of
sprinklers is designed to operate, usually indicated at the base of a sprinkler.
8241.29. "Overspray" means the water which is delivered beyond the
landscaped area, wetting pavements, walks, structures, or other non-
landscaped areas.
8241.30. "Planning Department" means the Planning Department of the City
of Arcadia.
8241.31. "Plant factor" means a factor that when multiplied by reference
evapotranspiration, estimates the amount of water used by plants. For
purposes of this Chapter, the average plant factor of low water using plants
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ranges from 0 to 0.3, for average water using plants the range is 0.4 to 0.6, and
for high water using plants the range is 0.7 to 1.0.
8241.32. "Rain sensing device" means a system which automatically shuts off
the irrigation system when it rains.
8241.33. "Record drawing" or "as-builts" means a set of reproducible drawings
which show significant changes in the work made during construction and
which are usually based on drawings marked up in the field and other data
furnished by the contractor.
8241.34. "Recreational area" means areas of active play or recreation such as
sports fields, school yards, picnic grounds, or other areas with intense foot
traffic.
8241.35. "Recycled water," "reclaimed water," or "treated sewage effluent
water" means treated or recycled waste water of a quality suitable for
nonpotable uses such as landscape irrigation; not intended for human
consumption.
8241.36. "Reference evapotranspiration" or "ETo" means a standard
measurement of environmental parameters which affect the water use of
plants. ETo is given in inches per day, month, or year as represented in
Section 705, and is an estimate of the evapotranspiration of a large field of
four- to seven-inch tall, cool-season grass that is well watered. Reference
evapotranspiration is used as the basis of determining the Maximum Applied
Water Allowances so the regional differences in climate can be
accommodated.
8241.37. "Rehabilitated landscape" means any relandscaping project that
requires a Plumbing Permit for a sprinler system.
8241.38. "Run off" means water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape
to which is is applied and flows from the area. For example, run off may
result from water that is applied at too great a rate (application rate exceeds
infiltration rate) or when there is a severe slope.
8241.39. "Soil moisture sensing device" means a device that measures the
amount of water in the soil.
8241.40. "Soil texture" means the classification of soil based on the percentage
of sand, silt, and clay in the soil.
8241.41. "Sprinkler head" means a device which sprays water through a
nozzle.
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8241.42. "Static water pressure" means the pipeline or municipal water
supply pressure when water is not flowing.
8241.43. "Station" means an area served by one valve or by a set of valves
that operate simultaneously.
8241.44. "Turf" means a surface layer of earth containing mowed grass with
its roots. Annual bluegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, Perennial ryegrass, Red
fescue, and Tall fescue are cool-season grasses. Bermudagrass, Kikuyugrass,
Seashore paspalum, St. Augustinegrass, Zoysiagrass, and Buffalo grass are
warm-season grasses.
8241.45. "Valve" means a device used to control the flow of water in the
irrigation system.
8241.46. "Water conservation concept statement" means a one-page checklist
and a narrative summary of the project as shown in Section 8242.3.1.
8242. PROVISIONS FOR NEW OR REHABILITATED LANDSCAPES.
8242.1. APPLICABILITY. This Section shall apply to the following projects
which shall conform to the provisions in Sections 8242:
1. all new and rehabilitated landscaping for public agency (City, Los
Angeles County and State of California), projects
2. all new and rehabilitated landscaping for private development
projects that requires a Plumbing Permit for any irrigation
system; and
3. developer installed landscaping in new single-family and new
multi-family projects.
4. EXCEPTIONS. This Section shall not apply to:
a. homeowner-provided landscaping at single-family and
multi-family projects;
b. registered historical sites;
c. ecological restorations projects that do not require a
permanent irrigation system;
d. mined-land reclamation projects that do not require a
permanent irrigation system; or
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e. any project with a total landscaped area less than 2,500
square feet.
8242.2. LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE.
1. Three copies of the Landscape Documentation Package (LDP),
conforming to this Part shall be submitted to the City. No
Plumbing Permit for any irrigation system shall be issued until
the City reviews and approves the LDP. Incomplete LDP's shall
not be accepted for review by the City.
2. Two copies of the approved LDP shall be returned to the
applicant, who shall provide one copy to the property owner or
site manager along with the record drawings and any other
information normally forwarded to the property owner or site
manager.
3. A copy of the Water Conservation Statement and the Certificate
of Substantial Completion shall be sent by the project manager
to the local retail water purveyor.
4. Each LDP shall include the following elements, which are
described in Section 8242.3:
a. Water Conservation Concept Statement
b. Calculation of the Maximum Applied Water Allowance
c. Calculation of the Estimated Applied Water Use
d. Calculation of the Estimated Total Water Use
e. Landscape Design Plan
f. Irrigation Design Plan.
g. Irrigation Schedules
h. Maintenance Schedule
i. Landscape Irrigation Audit Schedule
j. Grading Design Plan
k. Soil Analysis
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1. Certificate of Substantial Completion. (to be submitted
after installation of the project.)
5. If effective precipitation is included in the calculation of the
Estimated Total Water Use, then an Effective Precipitation
Disclosure Statement from the landscape professional and the
property owner shall be submitted with the Landscape
Documentation Package.
8242.3. ELEMENTS OF LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE.
1. Water Conservation Concept Statement.
a. Each LDP shall include a cover sheet, referred to as the
Water Conservation Concept Statement which shall serve
as a check list to verify that the elements of the LDP have
been completed and has a narrative summary of the
project.
b. The Water Conservation Concept Statement form may be
obtained from the City Planning Department.
c. Incomplete Water Conservation Concept Statements shall
not be accepted for review by the City.
2. The Maximum Applied Water Allowance.
a. A projects Maximum Applied Water Allowance shall be
calculated using the following formula:
M A W A = (ETo) (0.8) (LA) (0.62) where:
M A W A = Maximum Applied Water Allowance
(gallons per year)
ETo = Reference Evapotranspiration (inches
per year)
0.8 = ET Adjustment Factor
LA = Landscaped Area (square feet)
0.62 = conversion factor (to gallons per
square foot)
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b. Portions of landscaped areas in public and private projects
such as parks, playgrounds, sports fields, golf courses, or
school yards where turf provides a playing surface or
serves other recreational purposes may require water in
addition to the Maximum Applied Water Allowance. A
statement shall be included with the landscape design
plan, designating areas to be used for such purposes and
specifying any needed amount of additional water above
the Maximum Applied Water Allowance.
3. Estimated Applied Water Use.
a. The Estimated Applied Water Use shall not exceed the
Maximum Applied Water Allowance.
b. A calculation of the Estimated Applied Water Use shall be
submitted with the LDP. It may be calculated by summing
the amount of water recommended in the irrigation
schedule.
4. Estimated Total Water Use.
a. A calculation of the Estimated Total Water Use shall be
submitted with the LDP. The Estimated Total Water Use
may be calculated by summing the amount of water
recommended in the irrigation schedule and adding any
amount of water expected from effective precipitation (not
to exceed 25 percent of the local annual mean
precipitation) or may be calculated from a formula such as
the following:
The Estimated Total Water Use for the entire landscaped
area equals the sum of the Estimated Water Use of all
hydrozones in that landscaped area.
EWU (hydrozone) = (ETo) (PF) (HA) (0.62) where
(IE)
EWU (hydrozone) = Estimated Water Use (gallons
per year)
ETo = Reference Evapotranspiration
(inches per year)
PF = plant factor
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HA = hydrozone area (square feet)
(0.62) = conversion factor (to gallons per
square foot)
IE = irrigation efficiency
b. If the Estimated Total Water Use is greater than the
Estimated Applied Water Use due to precipitation being
included as a source of water, an Effective Precipitation
Disclosure Statement shall be included in the LDP.
5. Landscape Design Plan. A landscape design plan meeting the
following requirements shall be submitted as part of the LDP.
a. Plant Selection and Grouping.
1). Any plants may be used in the landscape, provided
the Estimated Applied Water Use recommended
does not exceed the Maximum Applied Water
Allowance and that the plants meet the
specifications set forth in the following sections b, c,
and d.
2). Plants having similar water use shall be grouped
together in distinct hydrozones.
3). Plants shall be selected appropriately based upon
their adaptability to the climatic, geologic, and
topographical conditions of the site. Protection and
preservation of native species and natural areas is
encouraged. The planting of trees is encouraged
wherever it is consistent with other provisions of
this Chapter.
4). Fire prevention needs shall be addressed in areas
that are fire prone and appropriate landscaping for
fire safety is available from the City Fire
Department or the California Department of
Forestry.
b. Water Features. Recirculating water shall be used for
decorative water features.
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c. Landscape Design Plan Specifications. The landscape
design plan shall be drawn on project base sheets at a scale
that accurately and clearly identifies:
1). Designation of hydrozones.
2). Landscape materials, trees, shrubs, groundcover,
turf, and other vegetation. Planting symbols shall
be clearly drawn and plants labeled by botanical
name, common name, container size, spacing, and
quantities of each group of plants indicated.
3). Property lines and street names.
4). Streets, driveways, walkways, and other paved
areas.
5). Pools, ponds, water features, fences, and retaining
walls.
6). Existing and proposed buildings and structures
including elevation if applicable.
7). Natural features including but not limited to rock
outcropping, existing trees, shrubs that will remain.
8). Tree staking, plant installation, soil preparation
details, and any other applicable planting and
installation details.
9). A calculation of the total landscaped area.
10). Designation of recreational areas.
6. Irrigation Design Plan. An irrigation design plan meeting the
following conditions shall be submitted as part of the LDP.
a. Irrigation Design Criteria.
1). Runoff and Overspray. Soil types and infiltration
rate shall be considered when designing irrigation
systems. All irrigation systems shall be designed to
avoid runoff, low head drainage, overspray, or
other similar conditions where water flows onto
adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, walks,
roadways, or structures. Proper irrigation
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equipment and schedules, including features such
as repeat cycles, shall be used to closely match
application rates to infiltration rates therefore
minimizing runoff.
Special attention shall be given to avoid runoff on
slopes and to avoid overspray in planting areas
with a width less than ten feet, and in median
strips.
No overhead sprinkler irrigation systems shall be,
installed in median strips less than ten feet wide.
2). Irrigation Efficiency. For the purpose of
determining the maximum water allowance,
irrigation efficiency is assumed to be 0.625.
Irrigation system shall be designed, maintained,
and managed to meet or exceed 0.625 efficiency.
3). Equipment.
a). Water meters. Separate landscape water
meters shall be installed for all projects
except for single family homes or any project
with a total landscaped area of less than 5,000
square feet.
b). Controllers. Automatic control systems shall
be required for all irrigation systems and
must be able to accommodate all aspects of
the design.
c). Valves. Plants which require different
amounts of water shall be irrigated by
separate valves. If one valve is used for a
given area, only plants with similar water
use shall be used in that area. Anti-drain
(check) valves shall be installed in strategic
points to minimize or prevent low-head
drainage.
d). Sprinkler heads. Heads and emitters shall
have consistent application rates within each
control valve circuit. Sprinkler heads shall
be selected for proper area coverage,
application rate, operating pressure,
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adjustment capability, and ease of
maintenance.
e). Rain Sensing Override Devices. Rain
sensing override devices shall be required on
all irrigation systems.
b. Recycled Water.
1). The installation of recycled water irrigation systems
(dual distribution systems) shall be required to
allow for the current and future use of recycled
water, unless a written exemption has been granted
as described in the following section 2).
2). Irrigation systems shall make use of recycled water
unless a written exemption has been granted by the
local water agency, stating that recycled water
meeting all health standards is not available and
will not be available in the forseeable future.
3). The recycled water irrigation systems shall be
designed and operated in accordance with all local
and state codes.
c. Irrigation Design Plan Specifications. Irrigation systems
shall be designed to be consistent with hydrozones.
The irrigation design plan shall be drawn on project base
sheets. It should be separate from, but use the same
format as, the landscape design plan. The scale shall be
the same as that used for the landscape design plan
described in Section 8242.3.5.c.
The irrigation design plan shall accurately and clearly
identify:
1). Location and size of separate water meters for the
landscape.
2). Location, type, and size of all components of the
irrigation system, including automatic controllers,
main and lateral lines, valves, sprinkler heads,
moisture sensing devices, rain switches, quick
couplers, and backflow prevention devices.
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3). Static water pressure at the point of connection to
the public water supply.
4). Flow rate (gallons per minute), application rate
(inches per hour), and design operating pressure
(psi) for each station.
5). Recycled water irrigation systems as specified in
Section 8242.3.6.b.
7. Irrigation Schedules. Irrigation schedules satisfying the
following conditions shall be submitted as part of the LDP:
a. An annual irrigation program with monthly irrigation
schedules shall be require for the plant establishment
period, for the established landscape, and for any
temporarily irrigated areas.
b. The irrigation schedule shall:
1). include run time (in minutes per cycle), suggested
number of cycles per day, and frequency of
irrigation for each station; and
2). provide the amount of applied water (in hundred
cubic feet, gallons, or in whatever billing units the
local water supplier uses) recommended on a
monthly and annual basis.
c. The total amount of water for the project shall include
water designated in the Estimated Total Water Use
calculation plus water needed for any water features,
which shall be considered as a high water using
hydrozone.
d. Recreational areas designated in the landscape design plan
shall be highlighted and the irrigation schedule shall
indicate if any additional water is needed above the
Maximum Applied Water Allowance because of high
plant factors (but not due to irrigation inefficiency.)
e. Whenever possible, irrigation scheduling shall
incorporate the use of evapotranspiration data such as
those from the California Irrigation Management
Information System (CIMIS) weather station to apply the
appropriate levels of water for different climates.
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f. Whenever possible, landscape irrigation shall be
scheduled between 2:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to avoid
irrigating during times of high wind or high temperature.
8. Maintenance Schedules. A regular maintenance schedule
satisfying the following conditions shall be submitted as part of
the LDP:
a. Landscapes shall be maintained to ensure water efficiency.
A regular maintenance schedule shall include but not be
limited to checking, adjusting, and repairing irrigation
equipment; resetting the automatic controller; aerating
and dethatching turf areas; replenishing mulch;
fertilizing; pruning, and weeding in all landscape areas.
b. Whenever possible, repair of irrigation equipment shall
be done with the originally specified materials or their
equivalents.
9. Landscape Irrigation Audit Schedules. A schedule of landscape
irrigation audits, for all but single family residences, satisfying
the following conditions shall be submitted to the City as part of
the LDP:
a. At a minimum, audits shall be in accordance with the
State of California Landscape Water Management
Program as described in the Landscape Irrigation Auditor
Handbook, the entire document, which is hereby
incorporated by reference. (See Landscape Irrigation
Auditor Handbook [June 1990] version 5.5 [formerly
Master Auditor Training].)
b. The schedule shall provide for landscape irrigation audits
to be conducted by certified landscape irrigation auditors at
least once every five years.
10. Grading Design Plan. A grading design plan satisfying the
following conditions shall be submitted as part of the LDP: '
a. A grading design plan shall be drawn on project base
sheets. It should be separate from but use the same format
as the landscape design plan.
b. The grading design plan shall include finished
configurations and elevations of the landscaped area,
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including the height of graded slopes, drainage patterns,
pad elevations, and finish grade.
11. Soils
a. A soil analysis satisfying the following conditions shall be
submitted as part of the LDP:
1). Determination of soil texture, indicating the
percentage of organic matter.
2). An approximate soil infiltration rate (either
measured or derived from soil texture/infiltration
rate tables.) A range of infiltration rates should be
noted where appropriate.
b. A mulch of at least three inches shall be applied to all
planting areas except turf.
12. Certification.
a. Upon completing the installation of the landscaping and
the irrigation system, an irrigation audit shall be
conducted by a certified landscape auditor prior to the
final field observation.
b. .A licensed landscape architect or contractor, certified
irrigation designer, or other licensed or certified
professional in a related field shall conduct a final field
observation and shall provide a certificate of substantial'
completion to the City. The certificate shall specifically
indicate that the plants were installed as specified, that the
irrigation system was installed as designed, and that an
irrigation audit has been performed, along with a list of
any observed deficiencies.
c. Certification shall be accomplished by completing a
Certificate of Substantial Completion and delivering it to
the City, to the retail water supplier, and to the Owner of
Record. A sample of the Certificate of Substantial
Completion form is on file with the Planning
Department.
8242.4. PUBLIC EDUCATION.
1. Publications.
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a. The City shall provide information to owners of all new,
single family residential homes regarding the design,
installation, and maintenance of water efficient
landscapes.
b. Information about the efficient use of landscape water
shall be provided to water users throughout the
community.
2. Model Homes. At least one model home that is landscaped in
each project consisting of eight or more homes shall
demonstrate via signs and information the principles of water
efficient landscapes described in this Part .
a. Signs shall be used to identify the model as an example of
a water efficient landscape and feature elements such as
hydrozones, irrigation equipment and others which
contribute to the overall water efficient theme.
b. Information shall be provided about designing, installing,
and maintaining water efficient landscapes.
8243. PROVISIONS FOR EXISTING LANDSCAPES
8243.1. WATER MANAGEMENT. All existing landscaped areas to which the
City, or private water company provides water that are one acre or more,
including golf courses, green belts, common areas, multi-family housing,
schools, businesses, parks, and publicly owned landscapes shall have a
landscape irrigation audit at least every five years. At a minimum, the audit
shall be in accordance with the California Landscape Water Management
Program as described in the Landscape Irrigation Auditor Handbook, the
entire document which is hereby incorporated by reference. The property
owner shall be responsible for submitting the required landscape audit to the
City. If the project's water bills indicate that they are using less than or equal
to the Maximum Applied Water Allowance for that project site, an audit
shall not be required
8243.2. WATER WASTE PREVENTION. The City shall prevent water waste
resulting from inefficient landscape irrigation by prohibiting runoff, low
sprinkler head drainage, overspray, or similar conditions where water flows
onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, walks, roadways, or structures.
Penalties for violation of these prohibitions shall be established by the City.
8244. EFFECTIVE PRECIPITATION. If effective precipitation is included in
the calculation of the Estimated Total Water Use, an Effective Precipitation
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Disclosure Statement shall be completed, signed, and submitted with the
Landscape Documentation Package. No more than 25 percent of the local
annual mean precipitation shall be considered effective precipitation in the
calculation of the Estimated Total Water Use.
8245. REFERENCE EVAPOTRANSPIRATION. The following is the
Reference Evapotranspiration ( in inches), from historical data for the City,
extrapolated from 12-month normal year ETo Maps and U.C. publication
21426:
Jan. = 2.1, Feb. = 2.7, Mar. = 3.7,Apr. =4.7,May= 5.1,Jun. = 6.0,
Jul. = 7.1, Aug. = 6.7, Sep. = 5.6, Oct. = 4.2,Nov. = 2.6, Dec. = 2.0,
Total Annual ETo = 52.3.
8246. FEES. Fees for review of Landscape Documentation Packages and
subsequent Landscape Irrigtion Audits required by this Part, shall be as
established by resolution of the City Council.
8247. MINOR DEVIATIONS. The Director of Planning, without public
hearing, may grant minor deviations to the requirements of this Part,
provided that any such deviations are not inconsistent with the intent of
these requirements, and provided that equivalent additional water
efficiencies are provided.
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November 3 , 1992
TO: ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 7,--
JOSEPH R. LOPEZ, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS . `/
SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO CLAIM SB 821 FUNDS FOR PEDESTRIAN AND
BICYCLE FACILITIES
RESOLUTION NO. 5702
The City's 1992-93 allocation for SB 821 funds is $16, 725. In
order to claim these funds it is necessary that the City Council
designate a project that is a bicycle or pedestrian facility.
It is proposed that the City's 1992-93 allocation be used to
construct sidewalk and repair deficient and damaged sidewalk. In
addition, ramps for the handicapped will be installed in response
to pedestrian requests and at intersections with insufficient
numbers of ramps.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 5702
approving the Application for bicycle and pedestrian facilities
funds authorized under SB 821 and authorizing the Director of
Public Works LI
s 'gn and process the claim form.
A PPROVED: I� 'A.,�1 -' ~
DO ALD R. D( CKWORTH
CITY MANAGE'
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