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Home My WebLink AboutMarch 7, 1995DATE: MARCH 7, 1995 Memorandum TO: MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OiS—d -3v 15 e el 7- FROM: WILLIAM R. KELLY, CITY MANAGE " RON GARNER, CHIEF OF POLICE` BY: LINDA GARCIA SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE SANTA AAITA DERBY DAY 5K AND CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO WAIVE EXPENSES RELATED TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES SUMMARY The City has been approached by Santa Anita Park and Elite Racing regarding the running of the Santa Anita Derby Day 5k on Saturday, April 8, 1995. This run is one of several special events that will be held in conjunction with the Santa Anita Derby. Santa Anita is requesting approval to conduct the race and is also asking that the City waive the costs for traffic control services because of the charitable nature of the event. DISCUSSION The inaugural Santa Anita Derby Day 5k is a 3.1 mile (run /walk) race open to the public. The race will begin in the race track's south parking lot adjacent to gate 1 proceed through the mall parking lot, run through the Arboretum, and finish on the race track. A special one mile race is planned for children twelve and under. Santa Anita is estimating 1,500 -2,000 participants. The race is being coordinated by the sports marketing firm, Elite Racing, who is responsible for the logistics of running the race. Any profit from the event will be donated to the Arcadia High School Boosters Club. In the event the race operates at a loss, Santa Anita will give the Boosters Club a check for a fixed amount. Thus, regardless of whether or not the race makes a profit, the Boosters Club will benefit. Additionally, Santa Anita has provided the City with the required certificate of insurance which has been approved by the City Attorney. As a precaution, the Fire Department will station a paramedic unit at the entrance to Santa Anita Park to assist with any medical emergencies. There is no charge for this service. LASER INN g!5 n Mayor and Members of the City Council March 7, 1995 Page 2 To facilitate the running of the race, provide proper traffic control, and help assure the safety of the participants when they cross Baldwin Avenue, the Police Department will be providing intermittent traffic control at gates 8 and 9 of the race track (as the runners cross the street) and will block off the southbound #2 lane of Baldwin between 8:00 and 8:30a.m. No street closures are required. Staffs opinion is that blocking off one lane of traffic at this time on a Saturday morning will have minimal impact on the public. The referenced traffic control services will require two Police Officers and one Police Sergeant at an approximate cost of $700.00. When City services or personnel are required for coordination of special events, the cost of these services is typically borne by the event organizer. In this instance, however, Santa Anita Park is requesting that the expenses for traffic control services (approximately $700.00) be waived because of the charitable nature of the event. As noted previously, all net proceeds from the race (or a fixed amount) will be donated to the Arcadia High School Boosters Club. Attached for your review is the letter requesting permission to host the event, promotional materials describing the activities, a map of the course, and a copy of the certificate of insurance. Events of this type have been conducted in the City in the past with the most recent being the Santa Anita Spring Classic 1k-5k-10k held in May of 1992. FISCAL IMPACT If the City Council agrees to waive the expenses associated with traffic control services, the cost to the City will be approximately $700.00 which would be absorbed in the Police Department budget. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council approve the running of the Santa Anita Derby Day 5k on Saturday, April 8, 1995, and consider waiving the costs for traffic control services as defined in this report (approximately $700.00). Attachments FEB 17 '35 13:11E FR0 ,11 LA TURF CLUB MI;RkETN131 PAGE , 002 S "Ou� EVENTS l P n. Box 60014 Amadi2, C"Ornia 91066-6014 Telephone (818) 57444m FAX (818) 574.5074 February 17, 1995 Mr. William Kelly City Manager Arcadia City Hall 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 Dear Bill: This is to provide the City of Arcadia with information on the Santa Anita Derby Day SK Run & Walk, scheduled to be held on Saturday, April 8. We are very excited about this race. With the assistance of Elite Racing, alot of planning (and expense) has gone into the event already, resulting in what we are sure will be a fun, community - wide event that people will put on their calendars each year. A course map is attached. Starting at 8:O0AM, the race will begin in the south parking lot, adjacent to Gate #1. Participants will go through the Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall out onto Baldwin Avenue, then turn into the Arboretum grounds by the Train Depot. After going through much of the Arboretum, racers will cross Baldwin again and go through Gate #7, entering the service yard before going through the Turf Tunnel on the way to the North (Infield) parking lot. After going through the infield tunnel, participants will continue through the infield area before caking a left onto the dirt training track for the last quarter mile of the race's finish. After the. race, we will have a post -race party in the infield, with music, entertainment, a race expo, and special events such as a mile race for kids around the training track and possibly some fun match races. All participants and fans will be invited to stay for the afternoon on what is one of our biggest days of the year -- Santa Anita Derby Day. Through numerous meeting and contacts, we have enlisted the support of many of the city's major players: the Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall, the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, the City of Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, Arcadia High School, and, of course, the City of Arcadia,. In fact, the Mall became the race's first major sponsor, and will host the Pre - registration Party the night before the race, Friday, April 7. LASER IMAGED The Great Hatf elace A FES IT '95 13:17 FR'_,M LN TURF CLUB Nr4P .ETN13 PAGE.002 We anticipate having between 1,500 and 2,000 runners and walkers. To encourage participation from employees and horsemen, we will create separate divisions for them, and will reduce their registration fees (normal fees will be $1 d prior to April 1, $19 after April 1, and $10 for kids). All proceeds will benefit the Arcadia High School Boosters Club, which funds sports programs and activities for the school. However, since Santa Anita expects to operate this race at a loss this year, we will be giving the Boosters Club a a check for a fixed amount. We would ask that since the Derby Day 5K is a community-wide event, and that the Arcadia High School Boosters Club will be given any or all proceeds, that the City of Arcadia waive the reimbursement fee for traffic control services. A certificate of general liability insurance for $2 million per occurrence has been ordered and will be forwarded to your office by Wednesday, February 22. Thank you very much for helping us proceed with the planning for this event, Bill. Please let me know if there is anything else we can provide you. Best regards, Pete Siberell Sales Manager cc: C. Dado K. McMahon M. Stephens I I I L! Quick Facts: Inaugural Santa Anita Derby Day 5K Date: : Saturday, April 8, 1995 Locations : Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California Events: 5000 Meter (3.1 miles) People's Race : Children (12 & under) 1 Mile Race Around the Track Participants: : 1,500 to 2,000 runners and walkers Features: Race starts and finishes at legendary Santa Anita Park, : "The Great Race Place," in Arcadia Appearance by American mile record holder Steve Scott • Course winds through the beautiful Los Angeles State and County Arboretum : Finish final quarter -mile stretch on the race track Finish line viewing area on landscaped infield of race track, complete with • supervised children's playground Free parking and entrance into Santa Anita Park for the 58th running of the prestigious Santa Anita Derby (the West's final steppingstone to the Kentucky Derby) and eight other live Thoroughbred races Free race program and pass good for future Club House admittance Free "racy" Derby Day T-shirts Post race food sampling and Beer Garden : Awards ceremony • Entertainment LAor:R, IMAGED • • Santa Anita Park Home of: The Santa Anita Derby Day 5K The Santa Anita Derby As Santa Anita Park celebrates its 60th anniversary, one can look back at six decades of evolution, but unchanged is Santa Anita's prominence in the sport of Thoroughbred racing. From the inspiration of Elias Jackson (Lucky) Baldwin, who opened the original Santa Anita Park on Thanksgiving Day, 1907, to its official opening on Christmas Day 1934 by Dr. Charles H. Strub and the Los Angeles Turf Club, Santa Anita Park has lived up to its nickname as "The Great Race Place." "If it's true that'money makes the mare go,' the Los Angeles Turf Club pioneered the way in rich purses. It offered the first $100,000 handicap in the nation, the first $100,000 derby, the first $100,000 race exclusively for four -year -olds, the first $100,000 grass course classic, and, at one time, the richest race in the world for fillies and mares. It wasn't just the money, however. Ask any old -time horse- man. 'It's just the way they do things,' he'll tell you. 'Best run track in the United States. "' The Santa Anita Derby, "Gateway to the Triple Crown," has a glorious 57 -year history. With its $500,000 purse, it has the right date and conditions for making a 3- year -old ready for the Triple Crown classics. The 1995 Santa Anita Derby, which will be run on Saturday, April 8, is undeniably the most important steppingstone to the Kentucky Derby. The inaugural Santa Anita Derby Day 5K will kick off this fine day of festivities. This will be the first race in what will definitely be "A Day at the Races." With a magnificent run through the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum and an exciting finish on the race track, the Santa Anita Derby Day 5K will soon have a history of its own. 9 AIvIImo. curnFICA F I` ISSUE DATE (MM /DD/VY� .. ■NVU 2/22/9., PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND WEINSTEIN, JONES & VANCURA CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE 5955 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. SUITE 101 CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33146 COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE COMPANY LETTER A TIG INSURANCE COMPANY COMPANY 13 INSURED LETTER SANTA ANITA OPERATING COMPANY; COMPANY C LOS ANGELES TURF CLUB, INC. LETTER 285 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE COMPANY D ARCADIA, CA 91007 LETTER COMPANY E LETTER !COVERAGES THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. CO TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER LTR POLICY EFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION' LIMITS DATE (MM /DD /YY) DATE (MM /DD /YY) GENERAL LIABILITY 12: 01AM 12 : 01AM GENERAL AGGREGATE $ NONE A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY T7 36209316 4/ 1/ 9 4 4/1/97 PRODUCTS- COMP /OP AGG: $ 1, 0 0 0, 0 0 0 X CLAIMS MADE OCCUR. PERSONAL & ADV. INJURY $_J LjO 0 0 10 0 0 OWNER'S & CONTRACTOR'S PROT. EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1L000 000 X $5,000 B I/ PD , FIRE DAMAGE (Any one fire) $ 50,000 DEDUCTIBLE MED. EXPENSE (Any one person) $ NONE AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE $ ANY AUTO LIMIT ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY SCHEDULED AUTOS (Per person) $ HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY $ NON-OWNED AUTOS (Per accident) GARAGE LIABILITY PROPERTY DAMAGE $ EXCESS LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 25,000,000 X COVERAGE PLUS AGGREGATE $ 25,000,00 OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM WORKER'S COMPENSATION STATUTORY LIMITS AND EACH ACCIDENT $ DISEASE — POLICY LIMIT $ EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY DISEASE —EACH EMPLOYEE $ OTHER DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS /LOCATIONS/VEHICLES /SPECIAL ITEMS EVENT: SANTA ANITA DERBY DAY 5K EVENT DATE: 4/8/95 ADDITIONAL INSURED: CITY OF ARCADIA; ANITA ASSOCIATES & LOS ANGELES CITY AND C CANCELLATWW.. -. : CITY OF ARCADIA SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE 240 W. HUNGTINTON DRIVE EXPIRATf� DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL ENDEAVOR TO ARCADIA, CA 91066-6021 vv MAIL ,, DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE ATTN: WILLIAM KELLY LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR FAX #: 818-446-5729 LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY, ITS AGENTSIT REPRESENTATIVES. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE �. RAYMOND A. JONES ACORD 25 -S (7/90) OACORD PORA N 1990 CL 261 (11-8 'POLICY NUMBER: THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. CG 20 26 11 85 ADDITIONAL INSURED -- DESIGNATED PERSON OR ORGANIZATION This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name of Person or Organization: CITY OF ARCADIA (If no entry appears above, information required to complete this endorsement will be shown in the Declarations as applicable to this endorsement.) WHO IS AN INSURED (Section Il) is amended to include as an insured the person or organization shown in the Schedule as an insured but only with respect to liability arising out of your operations or premises owned by or rented to you. Copyright, Insurance Services Office. Inc., 1984_" 1'rY 0 c�Rp0RATBD'�e March 7, 1995 M M Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: William R. Kelly, City Manager By: Cindy Rowe, Community Rela ons Officer SUBJECT: Amendment to Donation Policy BACKGROUND On July 5, 1994, the City Council adopted the attached policy which provides guidelines for response to requests from outside agencies for monetary contributions. Following adoption, the staff refined some of the language for purposes of clarification, and it was felt that the policy should be renamed to avoid confusion. The changes have been bolded for quick reference. RECOMMENDATION If the City Council concurs, it is recommended that this policy be readopted as the amended Community Organization Expenditure Policy. Attachment i CITY OF ARCADIA ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY GUIDELINES DONATION COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION Date Adopted: EXPENDITURE POLICY Signed By: PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures and guidelines for response to requests from outside agencies for deRatieF; City funds for non -City projects, programs and activities. DEFINITIONS "Community Organization" means service clubs, charitable /non - profit groups in Arcadia. POLICY STATEMENT As always, it will be the City's goal to expend public funds in a prudent and responsible manner consistent with legal requirements. From time to time, requests are received from community organizations for the City of Arcadia to deflate expend funds and /or gifts for various events. This policy formally restricts the City Council to allocating funds only for City - related functions with a public purpose. The denial of denatieR funding requests from community organizations shall be reati administratively handled by the City Manager or his /her designee. If a request arises which appears to be beneficial to the community and is considered to be a City - related €anst+eR public purpose, the City Council may authorize such expenditure. This authorization shall be require formal approval by a majority vote of the City Council at a regular City Council meeting. It has been City policy and shall continue to be policy, that in an effort to promote good community relations and in lieu of monetary donations, presentations of certificates for achievement and service will be made as they have in the past, as will the presentation of City plaques for special recognition. A guideline for presentations to the public and to employees is contained in the City's Commendation/ Presentation Policy. DONATION POLIC COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION EXPENDITURE POLICY Page Two This policy is a procedural guideline and may be modified as the City Council deems appropriate. LASER IN;IAGED !� // D - 76 Memorandum March 7, 1995 TO: Mayor and City council ��, FROM: William R. Kelly, City Managerl�w _iO By: Cindy Rowe, Community Reiaf�ons officer SUBJECT: Amendment to City Council Travel Policy BACKGROUND The attached City Council Travel Arrangements and Reimbursement Policy was adopted on July 5, 1994. In implementing the policy it was discovered that some of the language needed to be amended in order to achieve the City Council's intent to make this policy as close to the Employee Travel Policy as possible. There were very few changes and they have been bolded for your review. RECOMMENDATION If the City Council concurs, it is recommended that the City Council Travel Arrangements and Reimbursement Policy be approved as amended. Attachment LASER IMAGED n M CITY OF ARCADIA ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY GUIDELINES CITY COUNCIL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS Date Approved AND REIMBURSEMENT POLICY Signed By This policy is to assist City Council Members in following established procedures when arranging for travel, lodging and other expenses and that they are paid for reasonable expenses incurred for travel, conferences, meetings and meals as a result of conducting authorized City business. This policy also ensures that expenditures will be accompanied by appropriate receipts to comply with audit requirements. City Council travel is authorized for conducting City business at one day or extended activities such as professional meetings, conferences and training sessions. Payments for travel and meeting expenses may be in the form of either prepayments or reimbursement, including appropriate registration fees, food, lodging, transportation costs and reasonable incidental expenses. Implementation of this policy is the responsibility of the City Manager. Travel forms will be prepared by the City Manager's staff and processed in accordance with procedures adopted for City employee travel. ;, _. - Meetings which have been beneficial to Council Members in the past are routinely budgeted. As meeting notices are received, they are forwarded to Council Members with a request to notify staff if they are interested in attending. Once a positive response is received, the appropriate Request for Travel Authorization, signed by the City Manager or his /her designee, is prepared and travel arrangements are made by the staff for the Council Members. VLF\ iD�ti,U.1 Li City Council Travel $ Reimbursement Policy Page Two If a Council Member is interested in attending a meeting or conference which has not been specifically budgeted and funds are available, the same procedure will be followed. If funds are not available, the City Council sheet! shall authorize the City Manager to transfer funds from another account in order to cover expenses for the unbudgeted meeting request. Registration Fee Registration fees are payable to the conference organization and shall be for those expenses indicated in the published information from the organization. Staff will identify registration deadlines and arrange for payment accordingly. If a Council Member pre -pays registration fees, the City will reimburse that amount when the receipt is submitted. Arrangements for lodging shall be appropriate for the location and type of meeting or conference being attended. Lodging expenses are authorized only for travel outside a 50 -mile radius of City Hall unless etherwise Fequested by the Geumeil Member approved by a majority of the City Council. Prepayment of hotel expenses, including room tax, will be read processed by City staff and receipts are to be provided to -staff City following conference attendance for attachment to the Request for Travel Authorization form submitted to the Finance Department. An out -of -state trip involving cross country travel may require hotel accommodations both before and after the conference. Within California or adjoining states, an extra hotel stay may not be necessary if transportation arrangements can be made the same day. Hotel pfepeymemt ef Feimbumemem costs will be limited to standard accommodations and will cover only the room charge for the Council Member. Additional charges as a result of guests will not be reimbursed. Travel Arrangements will be made by the City Manager's staff for each Council Member unless otherwise instructed and will be made through a responsible travel agency or directly with the airline /hotel. RON ..1- . a. Air Transportation. Payment or reimbursement will be limited to economy coach class commercial air carrier. Staff will make air reservations as early as possible to obtain the greatest discount. A Council Member may use City LAS)ER IMAGED 'V, City Council Travel & Reimbursement Policy Page Three travel to qualify for frequent flyer credits, but the selection of an airline for a given trip shall not be made for the purpose of accumulating such-credits. b. Rental Cart. If a rental car is necessary during the course of travel, it will be a standard or economy model unless an upgrade is provided by the rental agency at no additional cost. Use of a rental car, in lieu of a private auto, to travel to and from an out -of -town event will be reimbursed either at the private auto mileage rate or the car rental cost apportioned for the number of days used for City business, whichever is less. C. Private Automobiles. Council Members may use private automobiles for personal or group transportation on extended trips and reimbursement shall be at the prevailing IRS rate per business mile for the first 100 miles and $.17 per business mile thereafter, measured from the City Hall or home, whichever is fewer miles. Mileage reimbursement shall not exceed the cost of round -trip air transportation (economy class), for a reservation made at least seven days in advance of the trip. d. City Cars. City cars normally may not be used for transportation on extended trips, but may be made available for one -day trips if a Council Member has a need for same. Council Members may receive an advance of funds indicated on the Request for Travel Authorization form for payment of meals and incidentals in the amount of $40.00 per travel day, plus $35.00 per trip for airport limo, cab fares or airport parking, if applicable. If meals are provided as part of conference registration costs, (or included in the air fare), the $40.00 per day allowance will be reduced by: $8.00 - Breakfast $12.00 - Lunch $20.00 - Dinner LAS E R 1 "J "23 ED *4W 11"W City Council Travel & Reimbursement Policy Page Four 10Z.. 1 - • . •1:Zafiil:nTii-'�Si Within ten (10) business days after the Council Member's return from the trip, staff must submit the Request for Travel Authorization form and appropriate receipts to the Finance Department. The filing of this form is necessary whether or not reimbursement is requested in order for the City and the Council Member to document to the Internal Revenue Service that payment of the expenses does not constitute miscellaneous income to the Council Member. Original receipts for the lodging, transportation (airline ticket), and meals shall be attached as.well as necessary receipts to support additional expenditures to be reimbursed. The cost of airfare and hotel will normally be prepaid. Reimbursement for personal calls are limited to ten (10) minutes per day. Calls to City of Arcadia offices will be reimbursed in full. Other charges on the hotel bill, such as pay -TV movies, video tape rentals, cleaning or laundry, or additional guests are not reimbursable. Council Members will not be reimbursed for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. Daily hotel parking charges are reimbursable. Should the cost totals on the receipts exceed any money advanced, the difference will be reimbursed. If the Council Member spends less than the money advanced, then the lesser amount sheti' shall be reported on the travel reconciliation form prepared by staff. A check for the difference made payable to the City of Arcadia should be remitted. LI1n��9 V r% i`. Y! i 5 f ...- � .% � ' Ile M.1 M ~ p 3 S'-o - ? () r /q/ 1' STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT March 7, 1995 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Rick Gomez, Deputy City Manager /Development Services Dire By: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator SUBJECT: Resolution No. 5836 - adding the fees and amounts of liability insurance relating to sidewalk dining As per City Council Ordinance 2035 adding regulations pertaining to sidewalk dining in public walkways, attached Resolution 5836 sets forth the permit fees and the amounts of liability insurance required for businesses which apply for sidewalk dining. As set forth in the resolution, there shall be an encroachment permit fee and an annual permit renewal fee for sidewalk dining of $95.00. In addition, liability insurance shall be provided in the following amounts: Bodily Injury: $1,000,000 each person $2,000,000 each occurrence Property Damage $ 250,006 The liability insurance amounts as specified above may be decreased for good cause subject to recommendation by the Development Services Department and review and approval of the City Attorney. The City Council should move to approve and adopt Resolution 5836 as attached. Attachment: Resolution 5836 CONCUR: // 0 Zal Micha 1 H. Miller, City Attorney APPROVED $_I�` Wiliam R. Kelly, City Manager O s- j"- Z a .' - 6-P 95--Do f X`s�: .2711\ .4 ,:..R c e ACAD i,M\_0jas °Okp°R•=*°" STAFF REPORT March 7, 1995 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO: Mayor and City Council i FROM: Rick Gomez, Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director C "t,; 4, By: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator p i /_ SUBJECT: Consideration of General Plan Amendment GP 95-001 - Proposed 1 Amendments to the Circulation and Parks and Recreation Element SUMMARY The Planning Commission at its February 28, 1995 meeting adopted Resolution 1522 approving General Plan Change 95-001 proposing amendments to the Circulation Element and Parks and Recreation Element as part of the implementation of the Downtown 2000 Plan. The proposed amendments relate to the following: Circulation Element • Redesignate First Avenue from a "Secondary Arterial" to a "Collector Street" between Duarte Road and Foothill Boulevard. • Add descriptions for "Major Arterial", "Secondary Arterial", "Collector Street" and "Local Street" to the Circulation Element. Parks and Recreation Element Rerouting the bikeway on First Avenue between California Street and Colorado Boulevard as illustrated on the Parks and Recreation Element Map. The Development Services Department and the Planning Commission are recommending approval of the proposed changes. DISCUSSION On October 11, 1994, the City Council approved the Downtown 2000 Streetscape Concept Plan for Huntington Drive between Santa Clara Street and Fifth Avenue and First Avenue between Wheeler Avenue and California Street. An integral part of the Downtown 2000 plan are the following modifications to First Avenue:1 LASER IMAGED 1-. 79 .,.L / • • • Landscape- owouts will be constructed at the corners of Wheeler Avenue, Huntington Drive and Alta, Bonita and California Streets. • First Avenue will be reconfigured to provide two travel lanes instead of four. • The existing on-street parallel parking will be replaced with curbside angled parking on both sides of First Avenue from a point just south of Huntington Drive to California Street. • The sidewalk areas will be improved with landscaping, street furniture and pedestrian lighting. • The "Stop" signs at the existing intersections of Alta, Bonita and California Streets will be modified from two-way stops to four-way stops. The proposed improvements to First Avenue impact the current designation of First Avenue as a "Secondary Arterial" in the Circulation Element and affect the bikeway as shown on the Parks and Recreation Map. As part of the Downtown 2000 Streetscape Project, a traffic, circulation and parking study has been completed by Associated Transportation Engineers (ATE). The study recommends that First Avenue within the project area should be reclassified as a "collector street" and that "the traffic diversion and level of service analyses...shows that reclassifying First Avenue as a collector street in the downtown area would not significantly impact the Arcadia street system." The report also notes that: "Given the proposed geometrics, bicycle use on this corridor [First Avenue between California Street and Huntington Drive] should be discouraged." The Planning Commission voted 5 to 2 to recommend approval of the General Plan change. The Commissioners voting in opposition to the General Plan change expressed concern regarding the reduction in the number of lanes on First Avenue and the angled parking. They thought it would be a major inconvenience to many of the citizens who currently use First Avenue as through access from Duarte Road to Foothill Boulevard. Also, the two commissioners were concerned with the diversion of traffic to Second Avenue and. Santa Anita Avenue. It was felt that Second Avenue is not a "secondary" street but a "collector" street and yet it will be forced to carry more traffic as a result in the reduction of lanes on First Avenue. The Commissioners voting in favor commented that the General Plan change regarding the designation of First Avenue from a "secondary arterial" to "collector street" was merely a procedural issue to provide consistency with the Downtown 2000 Plan which has already been approved by the City Council. The number of GP 95-001 March 7, 1995 Page 2 r • lanes on First:Avenue was not the issue. It was further noted that by m rely changing the description in the General Plan, it does not do anything relating t the design, circulation or capacity of First Avenue, it will be the same street regardless of its designation. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS - Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Community Development Division has prepared an initial study for the proposed project. Said initial study did not disclose any substantial or potentially subst i tial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected b the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of historical or aesthetic significance. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Therefoie, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the Downtown 2000 Plan. The report notes that: "The Downtown 2000 Project streetscape 4sign modifications proposed for the Huntington Drive and First Avenue corr'dors would result in traffic diversions within the study area....Diversion associated with the Streetscape Improvement Program would result primarily from the narrowing of First Avenue from four lanes to two lanes and from the additional friction cused by installing angled parking within the corridor and the presence of four-way,:: stop signs at the First Avenue intersections. The additional side friction and stop delays resulting from these modifications will cause through traffic currently using First Avenue to divert to alternative north-south routes." The diversion analysis completed for this project assumed there would be 35% diversion of the north-south traffic on First Avenue which would divert to Santa Anita Avenue and Second Avenue. Based upon engineering design capacities, "all of the project-area roadway segments would continue to operate within acceptable levels in the future with the completion of the Streetscape Improvement Pro ram resulting in an insignificant impact. Also, the data presented in the intersection capacity analysis indicates that the study area intersections would continue to operate acceptably at Level of Service D or better and would not significantly effect peak period traffic flows. PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN CHANGES The Planning Commission is recommending approval of the following: GP p5-001 March 7, 1995 Page 3 Circulation Element T. The Development Services Department recommended to the Planning Commission that the following descriptions for "major arterials", "secondary arterials" and "collector streets" be included in the General Plan Circulation Element. The descriptions are simplified versions of the American Association of. State Highway and Transportation Official's definitions as set forth in their Geometric Design of Highway and Streets. The proposed descriptions will enable persons who utilize the General Plan to better understand the identified street system within the City. Major Arterial The "major arterial" street system serves the primary activity centers of the City, carries most of the trips entering and leaving the city, as well as most of the through movements bypassing the central city. Frequently, the major arterial system carries important intra-urban as well as inter-city bus routes. For.major arterials, service to abutting land is subordinate to travel service to major traffic movements. • Secondary Arterial, The "secondary arterial" street system interconnects with and augments the major arterial system. The secondary arterial generally places more emphasis on land access than the major arterial does and offers lower traffic mobility. This system distributes travel to geographic areas smaller than those identified with the major arterial and may carry local bus routes but generally does not penetrate neighborhoods. . Both major and secondary arterials are expected to provide a high degree of mobility•for the longer trip length. Both carry traffic of local and collector streets to and from freeways and other major streets, with controlled intersections. Although direct access to properties may be provided, it is not their major function and some degree of access control is desirable to enhance mobility. Collector Street . The collector street system provides both land access service and traffic circulation within residential neighborhoods and commercial and industrial areas. The collector street is for traffic moving between arterial and local streets, generally providing direct access to properties. It differs from arterial systems in that streets on the collector system may penetrate residential neighborhoods, distributing trips from the arterials through the area to their ultimate destinations. Conversely, the collector street also collects traffic from local streets GP 95-001 March 7, 1995 Page.4 in residential neighborhoods and channels it into the arterial system. The collector street system may also carry local bus routes. Collector streets serve a dual function in accommodating the shorter trip and feeding the arterials. They must provide some degree of mobility and alSo`Iserve abutting property. Local Street The local street system comprises all streets not identified as an arter al or collector street. It primarily permits direct access to abutting propertied and connections to arterial and collector streets and usually contains no bus r utes. Service to through-traffic movement usually is deliberately discouraged. Local streets have relatively short trip lengths, and because property access is their main function, there is little need for mobility or high operating speeds. The above descriptions will be included in the text of the Circulation Element. Reducing First Avenue to two lanes between Huntington Drive and California Street and the addition of the new stops signs at the corners of Alta, Bonita and California Streets will reduce travel mobility on First Avenue. Based upon the above descriptions, the traffic study by ATE and as a result Qf the proposed redesign of First Avenue, it is the Planning Commission recommendation that First Avenue be reclassified as a "collector street" and that the General Plan Circulation Map be revised to reflect this change (see attached existing Circulation map Exhibit A). Parks and Recreation Element The Parks and Recreation Element notes that: "while bicycle routes are part of the City's recreational network, they are a}so an important segment of the City's circulation system. Existing and future bike routes should be integrated into the major circulation network to provide access to major destination points and to insure maximum safety." There are numerous unsigned bikeway systems in the City which are identified on the Parks and Recreation Map of the General Plan (Exhibit B). There is an *sting bikeway which extends north on First Avenue between Diamond Streel�t and Colorado Boulevard. It is the Development Services Department's opinion that the angle parking on First Avenue could create a potential conflict between bicyclists and vehicles. Staff is recommending that the bikeway be rerouted to Second Avenue as shown on the attached Parks and Recreational Facilities Map (Exhibit B) which staff feels is a safer route than the proposed realignment of First Aven le. GP 95-001 March 7, 1995 Page 5 • RECOMMENDATION The Development Services Department recommends that the City Council approve and file the Negative Declaration and find that the change will not have a significant effect on the environment, and direct staff to prepare the appropriate Resolution to approve General Plan Amendment 95-001, proposed amendments to the Circulation and Parks and Recreation Elements, incorporating the specific findings and recommendations as set forth in this staff report. Attachments: Planning Commission Resolution 1522 January 24, 1995 Planning Commission minutes Exhibits A and B Env •-inmental Forms MAYA— A roved b PP .Y William R. Kelly, City Manager GP 95-001 March 7, 1995 Page 6 -z RESOLUTION 1522 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN CHANGE 95-001 PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CIRCULATION,ELEMENT ,AND ,PARKS .AND RECREATION . • ELEMENT AS PART OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DOWNTOWN 2000 PLAN WHEREAS, this General Plan Change was initiated by the City to amend the -Circulation Element and the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan to provide implementation of the City's Downtown 2000 Plan by redesignatin First Avenue as a "Collector Street" between Duarte.Road and Foothill Boulevard; dding descriptions to the Circulation Element for "Major Arterial", "Secondary Arterial", "Collector Street" and Local Street" and in the Parks and Recreation Element, rerouting the bikeway on First Avenue between California Street and Colorado Boulevard. • WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on January 24, 1995 at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services- Department in the attached report is true and correct. Section 2. This Commission finds that the proposed general plan changes to the Circulation Element and the Parks and Recreation Map provide for consistency between the General Plan and the adopted Downtown 2000 Plan Section 3.. This Commission recommends the following: 1. That the Circulation Map in the General Plan be amended to reflec First Avenue between Duarte Road and Foothill Boulevard as a "Collector Street' (see attached Exhibit A), and 2. That the existing bikeway on First Avenue as shown on the Parks and Recreation Facilities Map in the General Plan be amended per attached Exhibit . 3. That the following descriptions shall be added to the Circulation El ment: -1- 1522 LASER ! AGED Major Arterial The "major arterial" street system serves the primary activity centers of the City, carries most of the trips entering and leaving the city,as well as most of the through movements bypassing the central city. Frequently, the major arterial system carries important intra-urban as well as inter-city bus routes. For major arterials, service to abutting land is subordinate to travel service to major traffic movements. Secondary Arterial The "secondary arterial" street system interconnects with and augments the major arterial system. The secondary arterial generally places more emphasis on land access than the major arterial does and offers lower traffic mobility. This system distributes travel to geographic areas smaller than those identified with the major arterial and may carry local bus routes but generally does not penetrate neighborhoods. • Both major and secondary arterials are expected to provide a high degree of mobility for the longer trip length. Both carry traffic of local and collector streets to and from freeways and other major streets, with controlled intersections. Although direct access to properties may be provided, it is not • their major function and some degree of access control is desirable to enhance mobility. Collector Street The collector street system provides both land access service and traffic circulation within residential neighborhoods and commercial and industrial areas. The collector street is for traffic moving between arterial and local streets, generally providing direct access to properties. It differs from arterial systems in that streets on the collector system may penetrate residential neighborhoods, distributing trips from the arterials through the area to their ultimate destinations. Conversely, the collector street also collects traffic from local streets in residential neighborhoods and channels it into the arterial system. The collector street system may also,carry local bus routes. -2- 1522 • Collector streets serve a dual function in accommodating the shorter trip and feeding the arterials. They must provide .some degree of mobility and also serve abutting property. Local Street The local street system comprises all streets not -identified as an arterial or collector street. It primarily permits direct access to abutting properties and connections to arterial and collector streets and usually contains no bus routes. Service to through-traffic movement usually is deliberately discouraged. Local streets have relatively short trip lengths, and because property access is their main function, there is little need for mobility or high operating speeds. Section 5. The decision and findings contained in this Resolution reflect the Commission's action of January 24, 1995 and the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Kovacic, Murphy NOES: Commissioners Clark and Daggett ABSENT: None Section 5.. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia.. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a r gular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 28 day of February, 1995 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Kovacic, Murp y NOES: Commissioners-Clark and Daggett ABSENT: None s Dal t- Chairman,. Planning Commission City of Arcadia ATTEST: /s/ Donna L. Butler Secretary, Planning Commission ' City of Arcadia APPROVED BY: /s/ Michael H. Miller LASER �der` � � Michael H. Miller, City Attorney -3- 1522 • 3 . PUBLIC HEARING GP 95-001 Consideratiorr of a general plan amendment to the Circulation and Parks& Recreation Elements. The staff report was presented. Chairman Daggett asked what the parameter of the Commission was? Are they voting on the definitions for the four types of streets and changing First Avenue to its future use? Ms. Butler explained that as part of the Downtown 2000 Streetscape Project, a traffic, circulation and parking study has been completed by Associated Transportation Engineers (ATE). This study recommends that First Avenue within the project area should be reclassified as a "collector street" and the traffic diversion and level of service analyses shows that reclassifying First Avenue as a collector street in the downtown area would not significantly impact the Arcadia street system." First Avenue is currently designated as a "Secondary arterial" but this change would be a more appropriate as a result of the redesign of the street. It will no longer serve as a"secondary arterial" street. In response to Commissioner Kovacic, Ms. Butler said this change does not change anything as far as funding sources and has no affect other than it provides consistency with the proposed design and staff feels it ;!d be better to change the designation. With regard to the bicycle use, the change would provide for conformanc Chairman Daggett said that in 1988 the General Plan indicates that there are approximately 6,000 vehicles traveling on First Avenue, is ATE now saying that this has changed? Ms. Butler indicated that it is anticipated that the traffic will change as a result of the implementation of the redevelopment plan. With the reduction in lanes and the addition of stop signs, it is anticipated that the traffic will be reduced. Eventually, many people that utilize First Avenue, will switch either to Second or Santa Anita to avoid the slower traffic on First created as a result of the redesign: • Chairman Daggett asked if it was the intent of the Downtown 2000 Plan to discourage vehicular traffic on First? Ms. Butler said it is not to discourage traffice, but to slow down and encourage traffic that will patronize the area. It is the City's intent to give First Ave. more of a downtown look, similar to Myrtle Avenue in Monrovia and Glendora Ave. in Glendora. Chairman Daggett said First Ave. is the extension of Highland Oaks and remarked that a lot of people use it to go into and out of that area. To have them shift over to another street would not be right. He asked if it would be correct to assume that approximately half of the cars now utilizing it will be diverted to Santa Anita or Second? Ms. Butler responded that the residents can still use First Ave., if they choose. She indicated that staff looked at numerous definitions from other agencies and no one was consistent. There seemed to be a broad description. Staff felt that "descriptions" would be more appropriate rather than "definitions". She indicated that persons wanting to move quickly will divert to Santa Anita or Second. ATE did not feel that the increase on the other two streets would be detrimental. It is not anticipated that this will have a significant affect. Commissioner Kalemkiarian was concerned that this would increase traffic onto Wheeler and wondered why the whole street would be renamed as a collector street? Ms. Butler thought it would be doubtful that people would divert onto Wheeler, since there is neither a stop light nor a sign at Santa Anita. Based on ATE's definition,this street is a collector street. Commissioner Murphy asked if this was the only general plan amendment and Ms. Butler indicated that it was. The public hearing was opened. No one spoke in favor or in opposition to this item. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner.Huang to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. Arcadia City Planning Commission 1/24/95 Page 4 I Chairman Daggett said looking at the General Plan, there are currently three secondary arterial north/south streets; Michillinda which is fotiiklanes and with the exception of the intersections it is primarily residential. Baldwin Ave. is four lanes and again is mostly residential except the area around the shopping center and First which is mostly residential. If the status of First Ave. would change by reducing the number of traffic lanes, the placement of stop signs and if all the traffic was to transferred to Second Ave., then the number of north/south secondary arterial streets have not changed, other than the reduction of the number of lanes. He felt that irrespective of traffic patters, Second Ave. is not a secondary but a collector, yet will be carrying more traffic as a result of the reduction of lanes. Helthought that it was an unnecessary hardship to put the residents living above First Ave. to suggest to them by virtue of the reduction of the number of lanes to drive on other streets. He was not in favor of staff's recommendatioh. Commissioner Kovacic asked if this was the right place to voice opposition about Downtown 2000 concept? The only thing the Commission is being asked to do is to change the description of the street. By merely changing the description, it is not doing anything concerning the design, circulation or the capacity of First Ave. It will be the same street regardless of its designation. Commissioner Clark disagreed and said he viewed First Ave. as a street that provides convenience to many of the residents in the City during the racing season which is a significant part of the year. He thought the reduction in number of lanes would be a major inconvenience to many of the citizens and in talking with some residents, no one thought this was a good idea. He did not like the reduction in number of lanes and angled parking which he considered very dangerous particularly coming out of it. Commissioner Kovacic said the number of lanes on First Ave. is not the issue. The staff report does nyt address the Downtown 2000 Plan, angled parking or the reduction of lanes, only changing the designation of First Ave. The report indicated that by changing the name, it does not affect the way it is going to be used now or in thr future. Ms. Butler concurred with Commissioner Kovacic and said whether it is a secondary or a collector street, it does not change anything. The City Council has already approved the Downtown 2000 Plan and staff is working to implement it. This procedure tonight is part of the implementation.. Commissioner Clark thought the reduction in number of lanes would be a major mistake. Although Commissioner Kovacic agreed about the reduction in the number of lanes, he said this is not what the Commission is being asked to do. Chairman Daggett was confused about the Commission's role and wondered what difference it makes whether this body passes judgment on the proposed change, since all the actions reported in the staff report will be taking place, regardless of the Commission's opinions. Mr. Miller said the Commission's action tonight regarding this item, is more procedural. In order to change the General Plan, it has to go through the Commission and then to Council for final action. The only thing that should be focused on here would be to amend the General Plan to be consistent with a City Plan which has already been approved by the City Council. Ms. Butler reiterated that this change does not affect anything. As the attorney indicated, staff is trying to provide consistency. This is a procedural matter. Unlike most General Plan changes coming before the Commission which would be a substantial change, this is a clean up situation to provide consistency. Staff felt that addi g descriptions would help anyone reading the General Plan to better understand it what these terms mean. In response to Commissioner Huang's question, Ms. Butler indicated that this inconsistency was recently noticed and actions are being taken to correct it. The Downtown 2000 Plan was presented to the Commission a d the public at several meetings which included the reduction in number of lanes on First Ave. Chairman Daggett remarked that although the plan was presented to the Commission, their opinions were not requested. Commissioner Kalemkiarian wondered if this change would carry with it some legal ramification? Commissioner Kovacic felt that Chairman Daggett and Commissioner Clark did not want to have al vote recorded which in affect would indicate that they are in favor of the reduction in number of lanes and putting angled parking. He asked by approving this, are they sending that message? Arcadia City Planning Commission LASE NAG D 1/2 e5 9 • • Mr. Miller stated that it,would not be a good practice for the Commission to state its position through a denial on a procedural matter. TiserCommission is an advisory body. Some of the Commissioners expressed valid and legitimate concerns and they can vote either way and their comments will be recorded in the minutes which the Council receives. He indicated that changes can always be made to the General Plan. Ms. Butler remarked that regardless of the Commission's action,this item will go to the Council for approval along with a staff report, including the minutes from tonight. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Kovacic to approve GP 95-001 and that the staff report presenting this item to Council include comments and concerns made by Chairman Daggett and Commissioner Clark. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Kovacic, Murphy NOES: Commissioners Clark, Daggett Arcadia City Planning Commission 1/24/95 • Page 6 a ,• reITM . _ „,,,al Aj..ZirV__ L, 4000 1 1. . BOOM on 4.111 . l ..`L j .. I/ 1...\weesmns Pm. i1, t \ OY.I•IYy hiL O4.YOYNw.1..•' ' T , t . . . Cie• 0.0.1: 11 �e , . O YAWN MAYO 11_ all iii I i .'.2 i2 ! r 1 r W .I 01.1 .el S-..BOOB.• I U Ol.ovl.v0• G•a•ruw WI Willa s WIMP 1011111 Illini I . [_._._. �aM ■ 11 1,007.61.1.1,00..6.. .00TY0....vO = --�w1:fit Thar: './ _�_ wa .Boo IA- i � . i. Change First Avenue ��j- - •• 0.400 KYO from a "Secondary q '� ,=�= Arterial” to a QQ .-..I.,... -..� �� N,��1y 27 "Collector Street" r .h. 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ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN.- .L....________ _______ • , EXHIBIT A LASER IY GFD Circulation. 1 _, 1 W • =mess Park . i e Lt WORTH •0 2000 4000 t : ' i,( / ( '''•. =f scale in feat �,�`•"'•• I i �O.0+.00 1. - ►. �. /� m/ M■MOW[..•r[ Al Q r I 1, 11 ri C • r.0.[.LrO • 1 1 I 1 Iti,d- 1 i 1114,,WWI WWI G.a.vaw ,.� ".� No �4 ...Am°u=11110 #� �.�..� (Rl �•,a • err', , "'i■. ►. Q. 1 .•.�c =iiiiAMITIOL. •oor.•Li'iwof 2i [O.eei 1 s +r_ �o•.00.L All Los Angeles sa. 143 1. !.,Ir.� +Z'�.-� COG iw State and �� !PIP' �� " �� am v- '• County 's �; ,. ., • ■ �� „s be Arboretum - 711 ~• ,� .'�..�,I 11.• NuNTIVITOw 8.• 11111" Hugo Reid .� Y �� µ.., �' ... " r�i.7��rz�` �– Arcadia Park, Lro ar�� •• ':• s..- i di L it Count •1 e W • c=. +' e, ;< G .if Course S W.. �� o. ..w. ' e/ •ww•HITC• c. ry.a te- Doan•0 .ir r. aa� � r.-.-. Tripolis • i'e.� ii iEl iiiii Il lsr Camino Grove Friendship S4= _' a --- Fairview ,.r.,.;:. •,2— a= . aam... == ,.....-1 _ _I� '� Tierra Verde Holly Avenue ? tf�d` _I`IINC „� ,r q �,•w[ sigillEwawairmpluir.! 'u TUT] 17111P. . .. Baldwin Low• ,�,,.,.h Stocker q�5 r�, � t , C11y 3-Par -�a�rOr � .„. , 3 )�;' Golf Course 1 II Sal es",c" 4 1S . 1 I . !t i . i alb ..• . I 1 �. .i1 .1. .. i %11 Rerouted Bikeway $ _ '14 !� _•••'', rJ a t• 4�``''*Or �• l . Existing Bikeways I /7 +0 • Parks i`% Santa Anita Wash Equestrian Trail SOURCE: City of Arcadia .off`. '4 (f f ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN- EXHIBIT B LASER iMAGErOarks and Recreation Facilities i File No. GP 95-001 T. . CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT NEGATIVE DECLARATION A. Description of Project: A General Plan amendment, amending the Circulation Element. B. Location of Project: City of Arcadia, CA • C Name of Applicant or Sponsor: City of Arcadia, CA D. Finding: This project will have no significant effect upon the environment within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 for the reasons set forth in the attached Initial Study. E. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects: None Date: November 16, 1994 �•- � Signature Date Posted: November 16, 1994 Community Dev. Administrator LASER li'vl\CI D FILE NO. GP 95-001 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM A. Applicant's- Name: City of Arcadia Address: 240 W. Huntington 'Dr. , Arcadia, CA 91007 B. Property Address (Location): Arcadia, CA C General Plan Designation: N/A D. .Zone Classification: N/A E Proposed Use (State exactly what use is intended for the property, i.e., type, activities, employment): A General Plan amendment, amending the Circulation Element.and the Recreation Elemeny by: 1. Redesignating First Ave. as a collector street between Duarte Rd. and First Ave. and adding definitions for major arterial, secondary arterial and collector streets; and 2. Rerouting the bikeway on First Ave. between California St. and Huntington Dr. F. Square Footage of Site: N/A G. Square Footage of Existing Buildings: 1. To Remain: N/A 2. To Be Removed: N/A H. Square Footage of New Buildings: _ N/A I. Square Footage of Buildings to be Used. for: 1. Commercial Activities: N/A 2. Industrial Activities: N/A 3. Residential Activities: N/A Number of Units: N/A Environmental Inform tion Form - 1 - LASER 1hAA GED J. Describe the following: 1 . The environmental setting of the project site as it exists. N/A, • 2. The proposed alterations to the project site. N/A 3. The use and development of the surrounding properties. N/A Environmental Information Form -2- • File No. GP 95-001 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM A. BACKGROUND . . .. . _1tt. r City of Arcadia -1 Name Name of Proponent Y 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent 240 W. Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA 91007 (818) 574-5423 B. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attache. sheets.) YES MAY11 NO - YES MAYES NO 1. Earth. Will the proposal result ins h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available a. Unstable earth conditions or in V for public water supplise7 ✓— . changes in geologic substructures? — i. b. Disruptions, displacements, car at of people or property v to water Exposure related hazards such am paction or overcoverinq of the soil? --- --- flooding? - — — — c. Change in topography or ground / a. Plant Life. Will the proposal result i s surface relief features? — — a. Change in the diversity of species, d. The destruction, covering or ./ or number of any species of plants / modification of any unique geologic Y (including tress, shrubs, grass, crops. or physical futures? — microflora and aquatic plants)? — — — 5. Any increase in wind or water b. Reduction of the numbers of any erosion of soils, either on or off unique, rare or endangered species the site? _ of plants? — — — f. Changes in siltation, d eposition c. Introduction of new species of or erosion which may modify the / plants into an area, or result in • channel of a river or stream. . barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? --- --- ---q. Exposure of people or property to V geologic hazards such as earthquakes, S. Animal Life. -Will the proposal result landslides, mudslides. ground failure, h� or similar hazards? — a. Change in the diversity of species, 2. Air. Will the proposal result Las - or numbers of any spiels, of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles. a. Substantial air amissions or fish and shellfish. benthic organisms, deterioration of ambient air quality? Z insects or microfauna)? — — — b. The creation of oblestionable Y b. Reduction of the numbers of any odors? - unique, rare or endangered species of aniaals7 — — — c. Alteration of air movement, . moisture or temperature, or any c. Introduction of new species of change in shirts, either locally animals into an area, or result in or regionally? a harries to the air/ration or mover sent of animals? — 1. . Will the proposal result ins ./ d. Deterioratlm to existing wildlife / a. Changes in currents or the courses habits?? — — •/ of direction of water smarts is fresh waters? —. — S. Noise. Will the proposal result ins b. Changes in absolptLmb sates. a. Increases in existing noise levels? — drainage patterns, or the rats and ammune of surface water runoff? b. Exposure of people to severe _/ C/// noise levels? — — _C c. Alterations to the course or _ flow of flood waters? - 7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? — d. Change in the amount of surface / water in any water-body? V S. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a au67�aatiel alteration of the / e. Discharge into surface waters, or present or planned land use of an area? — — in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to ;/ N. Natural haure . Will the proposal temperature, dissolvd oxygen or V W es result ins turbidity? - a. Increase in that ate of use of any I. Alteration of the direction ✓ e- natural resources? — rats of flow of ground waters? _ / b. Substantial depletion of any 11�/ g. Change in the quantity of ground ---nonrenewable natural resource? __- - waters, either through direct additions ✓/ or withdrawals, or through interception of any aquifer by cuts or excavation? - LASER 11i 'L1..D -1- yes MAYEN NO YEA MYER J10 10. Risk of Upset. Does the proposal c - 16. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result involve a risk of an explosion or In the obstruction of any scenic the =Lease of hazardous substances vista or view open to the public, or (including, but not limited to, oil, will the proposal result in the pesticides. chemicals or radiation) creation of an aesthetically offensive in the event of an accident or site open to public view? upset conditions? 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result • 11. Po ulation. Will the proposal alter nr animpact upon the quality or the ocac on, distribution, density, quantity of existing recreational , or growth rate of the human popula- L'.. opportunities? tion of an area? 20. Archeological/Historical. Will the 12. Housing. Will the proposal affect proposal result in an alteration of existing housing, or create e -/ a significant archeological or demand for additional housing? j , 'historical site structure, object or building? ' 13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in, 31. Mandatory Findings of Significance. a. Does the project have the potential a. Generation of substantial add!- , to degrade the quality of the environment, tonal vehicular movement? substantially reduce the habitat of • fish or wildlife species, cause • fish b. Effects on existing parking ,/ or wildlife population to drop below or demand for new parking? V self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate • plant or animal community, c. Substantial impact upon existing reduce the number or restrict the range transportation systems? / of a rare or endangered plant or animal — or eliminate important examples of the d. Alterations to present patterns major periods of California history of circulation or movement of people l or prehistory? and/or goods? V b. Does the project have the potential • e. Alterations to waterborne, rail V/ to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage or air traffic? . of long-term environmental goals? (A --- --- short-term impact on the environment f. Increase in traffic hazards to is one which occurs in a relatively motor vehicles, bicyclists.or brief, definitive period of time while / pedestrians? Y long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) _ 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in • c. Does the project have impacts need for new or altered governmental , which are individually limited, but services in any of the following cumulatively considerable? (A project areas. may impact on two or more separate resources.where the impact on each a. Fie protection? 1,/' resource is relatively small, but where ---�// - the effect of the total of those impacts b. Police protection? _ L on the environment is significant.) c. Schools? _ . the pecmental effects v will substantial adverse effects on human beings, either V d. Parks or other recreational directly or indirectly? facilities? e. Maintenance of public facili- I/ ties, including roads? . C. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION f. Other governmental serricme? -% 1S. Energy,, Will the proposal result inr a. Use of substantial mounts of fuel or energy? b. Substantial increase in demand ' upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? (/ 16. Utilities. Will the proposal result ErW7Mia for new systems, or . substantial alterations to the follow- ing utilities. a. Power or natural gas? ' . b. Communications systems? o. Water? d. Sever or septic tanks? _� , 5. .Sena weer drainage? I/ f. Solid waste and disposal? —_ L 17. Human Health. Will the proposal . . reauItIn. ■. Creation of any health hazard or D. 'DETERMINATION potential health hasard (excluding V (to be completed by the Lead Agency). mental health)? ' On the bas t this initial evaluation. b. Exposure of people to potential ✓/ health hazards? find'the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. • Q I find that although the proposed project could have • significant effect on the environment, there will not be • significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL DE PREPARED. Q I find the proposed project MAY have ■ significant effect on the environment, and an EHVINONMEIITAL IMPACT REPORT is required. • Date ///K./7. (2.../Z.......',/ -(---- .T . -'" (Sigyi e) —2— K Check the appropriate answers to the following questions: Yes No 1 . Will the proposed project result in a substantial alteration of ground contours and/or alteration of exiting drainage pattern? x 2. Will the proposed project result in a change in groundwater quality and/or quantity? 3. Will the proposed project result in an increase in noise, vibration, dust, dirt, smoke, fumes, odor or solid waste? x • 4. Will the proposed project result in the use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials? 5. Will the proposed project result in a substantial increase in demand for municipal services and/or energy consumption? Explain in detail any "YES" answers to the above questions on additional sheets. L. Provide any additional information which would elaborate on the p tential environmental consequences resultant from the proposed project. M. Certification: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the 'data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements 4nd information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowll dge and belief. Date: %///W,Z `signature o • ► •licant Environmental Information Form -3 - LASER IMA ED S NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held by and before the ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL to consider the following AMENDMENTS to the GENERAL PLAN of the City of Arcadia. APPLICATION: General Plan G.P. 95-001 INITIATED BY: The City of Arcadia REQUEST: 1) Proposed amendments to the Circulation Element removing the designation of First Avenue between Duarte Roadl and Huntington Drive as a secondary arterial and adding definitions to the Circulation Element relating to "major arterials" , "secondary arterials" , and "collector streets"; and 2) Revising the Recreation Element map by rerouting the existing bikeway on First Avenue between Duarte Road and Huntington Drive. ENVIRONMENTAL Negative Declaration - this document may be reviewed iz the DOCUMENT: Community Development Division at the Arcadia City Hall February 9 through March 7, 1995. DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. PLACE OF Arcadia City Hall Council Chambers HEARING: . 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California Persons wishing to comment on the Negative Declaration or the proposed General Plan Amendments may do so at the public hearing or in writing to the Community Development Division prior to the March 7 meeting. For further information regarding the General Plan Amendments, please contact Donna L. Butler in the Community Development Division (818) 574-5423, 244 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, Monday through Thursday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. , and on alternate Fridays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. City Hall will not be open Friday, February 17th or Friday, March 3, 1995 ,, , une D. Alford City Clerk / Date Published: February 9, 1995 LASER 1M -AGED A 6-4 5 s--oo • •• °R'°�•Tj9 STAFF REPORT March 7, 1995 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Rick Gomez, Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director' 6 C p,-49 By: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator I p SUBJECT: Consideration of General Plan Amendment GP 95-001 - Proposed I Amendments to the Circulation and Parks and Recreation Element SUMMARY The Planning Commission at its February 28, 1995 meeting adopted Resolution 1522 approving General Plan Change 95-001 proposing amendments to the Circulation Element and Parks and.Recreation Element as part of the implementation f the Downtown 2000 Plan. The proposed amendments relate to the following: Circulation Element • Redesignate First Avenue from a "Secondary Arterial" to a "Collector Street" between Duarte Road and Foothill Boulevard. • Add descriptions for "Major Arterial", "Secondary Arterial", "Collector Street" and "Local Street" to the Circulation Element. Parks and Recreation Element Rerouting the bikeway on First Avenue between California Street and Colorado Boulevard as illustrated on the Parks and Recreation Element Map. The Development Services Department and the Planning Commission are recommending approval of the proposed changes. DISCUSSION On October 11, 1994, the City Council approved the Downtown 2000 Streetscape Concept Plan for Huntington Drive between Santa Clara Street and Fifth A enue and First Avenue between Wheeler.Avenue and California Street. An integral part of the Downtown 2000 plan are the following modifications to First Avenue: LASER !MAC D c4,4 17-2 • • Landscape-6owouts will be constructed at the corners of Wheeler Avenue, Huntington Drive and Alta, Bonita and California Streets. • First Avenue will be reconfigured to provide two travel lanes instead of four. • The existing on-street parallel parking will be replaced with curbside angled parking on both sides of First Avenue from a point just south of Huntington Drive to California Street. • The sidewalk areas will be improved with landscaping, street furniture and pedestrian lighting. • The "Stop" signs at the existing intersections of Alta, Bonita and California Streets will be modified from two-way stops to four-way stops. The proposed improvements to First Avenue impact the current designation of First Avenue as a "Secondary Arterial" in the Circulation Element and affect the bikeway as shown on the Parks and Recreation Map. As part of the Downtown 2000 Streetscape Project, a traffic, circulation and parking study has been completed by Associated Transportation Engineers (ATE). The study recommends that First Avenue within the project area should be reclassified as a "collector street" and that "the traffic diversion and level of service analyses...shows that reclassifying First Avenue as a collector street in,the downtown area would not significantly impact the Arcadia street system." The report also notes that: "Given the proposed geometrics, bicycle use on this corridor [First Avenue between California Street and Huntington Drive] should be discouraged." The Planning Commission voted 5 to 2 to recommend approval of the General Plan change. The Commissioners voting in opposition to the General Plan change expressed concern regarding the reduction in the number of lanes on First Avenue and the angled parking. They thought it would be a major inconvenience to many of the citizens who currently use First Avenue as through access from Duarte Road to Foothill Boulevard. Also, the two commissioners were concerned with the diversion of traffic to Second Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue. It was felt that Second Avenue is not a "secondary" street but a "collector" street and yet it will be forced to carry more traffic as a result in the reduction of lanes on First Avenue. The Commissioners voting in favor commented that the General Plan change regarding the designation of First Avenue from. a "secondary arterial" to "collector street" was merely a procedural issue to provide consistency with the Downtown 2000 Plan which has already been approved by the City Council. The number of GP 95-001 March 7, 1995 Page 2 1 ' lanes on First Avenue was not the issue. It was further noted that by merely changing the description in the General Plan, it does not do anything relating to the design, circulation or capacity of First Avenue, it will be the same street regardless of its designation. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Community Development Division has prepared an initial study for the proposed project. Said initial study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of historical or aesthetic significance. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the Downtown 2000 Plan. The report notes that: "The Downtown 2000 Project streetscape design modifications proposed for the Huntington Drive and First Avenue. corridors would result in traffic diversions within the study area....Diversion associated with the Streetscape Improvement Program would result primarily from the narror ing of First Avenue from four lanes to two lanes and from the additional friction caused by installing angled parking within the corridor and the presence of four-way stop signs at the First Avenue intersections. The additional side friction and stop delays resulting from these modifications will cause through traffic currently using First Avenue to divert to alternative north-south routes." The diversion analysis completed for this project assumed there would be a 35% diversion of the north-south traffic on First Avenue which would divert to Santa Anita Avenue and Second Avenue. Based upon engineering design capacities' "all of the project-area roadway segments would continue to operate within acceptable levels in the future with the completion of the Streetscape Improvement Program" resulting in an insignificant impact. Also, the data presented in the intersection capacity analysis indicates that the study area intersections would continue to operate acceptably at Level of Service D or better and would not significantly effect peak period traffic flows. PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN CHANGES The Planning Commission is recommending approval of the following: GP 95-001 March 7, 1.995 Page 3 Circulation Element The Development Services Department recommended to the Planning Commission that the following descriptions for "major arterials", "secondary arterials" and "collector streets" be included in . the General Plan .Circulation Element. The descriptions are simplified versions of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation_ Official's definitions as set forth in their Geometric Design of Highway and Streets. The proposed descriptions will enable persons who utilize the General Plan to better understand the identified street system within the City. Major Arterial The "major arterial" street system,serves the primary activity centers of the City, carries most of the trips entering and leaving the city, as well as most of the through movements bypassing the central city. Frequently, the major arterial system carries important intra-urban as well as inter-city bus routes. For major arterials, service to abutting land is subordinate to travel service to major traffic movements. Secondary Arterial . The "secondary arterial" street system interconnects with and augments the major arterial system. The secondary arterial generally places more emphasis on land access than the major arterial does and offers lower traffic mobility. This system distributes travel to geographic areas smaller than those identified with the major arterial and may carry local bus routes but generally does not penetrate neighborhoods. Both major and secondary arterials are expected to provide a high degree of mobility for the longer trip length. Both carry traffic of local and collector streets to and from freeways and other major streets, with controlled intersections. Although direct access to properties may be provided, it is not their major function and some degree of access control is desirable to enhance mobility. Collector Street The collector street system provides both land .access service and traffic circulation within residential neighborhoods and commercial and industrial areas. The collector street is for traffic moving between arterial and local streets, generally providing direct access to properties. It differs from arterial systems in that streets on the collector system may penetrate residential neighborhoods, distributing trips from the arterials through the area to their ultimate destinations. Conversely, the collector street also collects traffic from local streets GP 95-001 March 7, 1995 Page 4 - in residential neighborhoods and channels it into the arterial system. The collector street system may also carry local bus routes. Collector streets serve a dual function in accommodating the shorter trip and feeding the arterials. They must provide some degree of mobility and also erve abutting property. Local Street The local street system comprises all streets not identified as an arterial or collector street. It primarily permits direct access to abutting properties and connections to arterial and collector streets and usually contains no bus routes. Service to through-traffic movement usually is deliberately discouraged. focal streets have relatively short trip lengths, and because property access is heir main function, there is little need for mobility or high operating speeds. The above descriptions will be included in the text of the Circulation Element. Reducing First Avenue to two lanes between Huntington Drive and California Street and the addition of the new stops signs at the corners of Alta, Bonita and California Streets will reduce travel mobility on First Avenue. Based upon the above descriptions, the traffic study by ATE and as a result of the proposed redesign of First Avenue, it is the Planning Commission recommendation that First Avenue be reclassified as a "collector street" and that the General (Plan Circulation Map be revised to reflect this change (see attached existing Circulation map Exhibit A). Parks and Recreation Element The Parks and Recreation Element notes that: "while bicycle routes are part of the City's recreational network, they are also an important segment of the City's circulation system. Existing and future bike routes should be integrated into the major circulation network to provide access to major destination points and to insure maximum safety." There are numerous unsigned bikeway systems in the City which are identified on the Parks and Recreation" Map of the General Plan (Exhibit B). There is an existing bikeway which extends north on First Avenue between Diamond Street and Colorado Boulevard. It is the Development Services Department's opinion that the angle parking on First Avenue could create a potential conflict between bicyclists and vehicles. Staff is recommending that the bikeway be rerouted to Second Avenue as shown on the attached Parks and Recreational Facilities Map (Exhibit B.) which staff feels is a safer route than the proposed realignment of First Avenue! GP 95-001 March 7, 1995 Page 5 RECOMMENDATION The Development Services Department recommends that the City Council approve and file the Negative Declaration and find that the change will not have a significant effect on the environment, and direct staff to prepare the appropriate Resolution to approve General Plan Amendment 95-001, proposed amendments to the Circulation and Parks and Recreation Elements, incorporating the specific findings and recommendations as set forth in this staff report. Attachments: Planning Commission Resolution 1522 January 24, 1995 Planning Commission minutes Exhibits A and B Env' ,nmental Forms Approved by. William R. Kelly, City Manager • GP 95-001 March 7, 1995 Page 6 L1104.4 • 1 t ) • 0 4000 e•.i■uM� Yire L.• 1 l •e•10 on.MI / •� . ielk i ;0 w I GtGirt•r ,a..•owl • ll► n` I CC.....•' 0.1•40.41.. 1, i ow ro.••lvO i i • a• u ! d Si;t i• IS i r r , r j 04.444 i0..•to S.••• •a• 040111.v.. ! 1111.1116011 il ViraV a I i i .I ua • M . ■ LI Vnworr.G1 Two I i � , 100.4116 SLIM I 1 1 1 1 \MILji: r I 1�Y .IrM.. _ p' > eoa ..00 . '- «ISE:r`r'�.. fir' •.18 ^ 11/ o _ / , .'■ I.�■ Change Firsit Avenue ,,,,��jg - • — MI •• KIM from a "Sect ndary '� \ ' ...."74=1116...7.1a, Arterial" to a s l qllb( - i Ilk AIIII= "Collector Street" y s."" x ; .w � [ t� ��_MO � a▪ e.::' , c.. ....w � awn.M .,• a L„r.T.•.M• -- Mi ' -72"1",'1.1 17 . r- =M Ilia! - I i. turbo NW.mrS "mae" 1 a Cw.'ii VIIMEMIMILIII.11.119N == . ''''.''''' l !Mira_ EAMON...1m= =mil g. .0••44•.A 7� .•�_.r w. 10M`lR� NM■ _. - � ._ ,moo...•. 001111115i limm.wathwiLli=111. ,,,.,,,„00 1111111110 Wil c...••••••■ Nit. . ..r.-* - '6.-."4 Itik ,.1 • % 'mum* ••• `•ei 40. `.� Foothill Freeway —I Collector `'' - 1` ' •' ""'' Interstate 210 / �we'r• ■ Major Arterial -� Railroad % �' • % �_+ Secondary Arterial - % I SOURCE: City of Arcadia 0 , ' i• 1 it .fr ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN.— L,-----:—_:--. .. . EXHIBIT A Circulation r:_ 1 I WI • =rness Park■ NORTH i j x#.11 •01"1�i f 1 �._ 0 2000 a000 �% i / t . ''• (? scale in feet • ' 'Lams.* I j ,t;O.C+i O C I. i b. ilir • r - t • V �' Y L ► I j .1 j • " Y/ I 0i3Or1.v1 _ A.Irei t(411 M=161 ! 1 4ftairsontigrai , &dm :... .... - , c......,, . ... ....1 V .00l.a.Z.r0 ' •,,.,,. .______ VI= O COl i1.00 - ii • or i i� M.00 ll Los Angeles '• tun I� 41111M".. � w 1, .,TI,, State and ��'� �� • ,� = Go" Cov►r ', County •'• `-. ,. .. • J 11 �g .s 0• Arboretum € ...t� `:v.t.,i ... G�-m.,i '"f• Hugo Reid °i ,r... Ar.T.A w=i4.7.4, ,....,....... awn. . .� B. . r7- 1 �4 •.tt_�� 0• g 1::tvO"'" - Z 1 i=r..., i eta i 3 ;i Golf Course ,� a -A.--....04' owm I ND •••0•01Or 1 C.Y.Y.O. - DO .1 b ;�� .s' f1 C...l ww 1 �•-•-•elm- Tripolis �1�.� , .�� Camino Grove Friendship Ski '� �, Ou.fhl•e � r�._... m ril in�. --•- • Fairview ,;;;iv e"�A �`15� �■� e..1.,oIlf.l.rr C.YMO �� .�� _ '/iii ,,..._ !,- — =:`�'� = Tierra Verde Holly Avenue 77..� �r�� el•.vt � - u 7=s] ��[. l0.0 �� _ '11 Baldwin Stocker 1 P nrew.rl • r�=�` 'L �.- City 3-Par r « ,,., , 1 : Golf Course 1.1 TY..I•` -�' �„ •• 1••:. .f••• ti`�'EwN", ,St‘` ...• •.•- { i . "• tl % ., G •1, .i �• / ' (` f, rs�ssr Rerouted Bikeway � - %+4 -•- r t '� �` .-A• • Existing Bikeways ._•' i 11 4. • • Parka / i° �- Santa Anita Wash Equestrian Trail 00.0' Ill SOURCE: City of Arcadia .o!'" ! - 8J ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN 1 EXHIBIT B Parks and Recreation Facilities O�5D-.A o 1 i u��/S - Memorandum. ARCADIA � r /o - 0 O4pORAYEl) �e March 7, 1995 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Rick Gomez, Deputy City Manager/Development Services ` U Director By: Mohammad R. Mostahkami, Assistant City Engineer Engineering Prepared By: David A. Spargo, Assistant Engineer SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 5838, APPR VING THE APPLICATION FOR 1994-95 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB821 SUMMARY Article 3 of the California Transportation Development Act (SB821) provides for yearly allocations to cities for the construction and/or repair of bicycle and pedestrian walkways. In ordier to claim the money that has been allocated for the City of Arcadia, the City Council must adopt a Resolution approving the application for bicycle and pedestrian facilities funds. DISCUSSION The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) encourages local agencies to claim available funding for bicycle* and pedestrian facilities under Article 3 of the California Transportation Development Act (SB821) . This year an estimated $4,261,761 will be available to local jurisdictions. The City of Arcadia's 1994-95 allocation for SB821 funds is $19,551. In order to claim these funds it is necessary for the City Council to designate a project that involves construction of a bicycle or pedestrian facility. Resolution No. 5838 does t its by specifying that said funds will be used to supplement approved CIP funds allocated for construction of sidewalks, and wheeichair ramps, and repair of deficient and damaged sidewalks. FISCAL IMPACT Receipt of SB821 funds will result in an additional $19,55 that the City can use for construction of bicycle and pedestrian walkways, including improvements that will make these walkways more accessible to the handicapped. LASER IMAGED eon Mayor and City Council March 7, 1995 Page Two RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 5838 approving the application for bicycle and pedestrian facilities funds provided by SB821 and, further, that the City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director to sign and process the claim form. APPROVED: .41�`v � C""' WILLIAM R. KELLY City Manager RG:DAS :mlo Attachment - pL3'D -D -z___ ` -170u/4S-own z as v 1TY QP 4'• Memorandum _ ,:. .., _ Li ,.. 4:4 :;-Rc`--.14T-- cit . .. . ,~ccRpORATE-o' DAT : March 7, 1995 TO: City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency FROM: Rick Gomez, Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director' Deputy Executive Director/ARA By: j t,Peter Kinnahan, Economic Development Administrator #1Mohammad Mostahkami, Asst. City Engineer/Engineering RE: REQUEST TO APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE DOWNTOWN 2000 STREETSCAPE AND PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Description The Downtown 2000 Streetscape project has been combined with three City Capital Improvement Projects for purposes of economy and efficiency. City staff and consultants have prepared a complex set of plans and specifications with an aggressive schedule in order for construction to be in progress during the summer "non-racing" season, for completion prior to the 1995 holiday season. Staff recommends approval of the Downtown 2000 Streetscape and Public Facilities Improvement Project plans and specifications and authorization to obtain bids. Fiscal Impact When completed, the public improvements will be owned by the City. As a result, the City will be the lead contracting agency; however, all costs will be paid directly to or reimbused by funds as listed below. When the bids are in and the specific amounts to be paid or reimbursed are known, staff will prepare a report for City Council and Agency review and approval. Estimated Total Project Costs: - Downtown 2000 Streetscape estimated project costs to the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency fund: $5,635,000 - City Capital Improvement Projects: (per FY 1994-95 Budget) Water Fund $ 415,000 Gas Tax Fund $ 945,000 Lighting District C Fund $ 85,000 City Sub Total: $1,445.000 Grand Tbt l yER o si°T8 0 D2 Bid Solicitation Page Two Recommendation That the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency approve the plans and specifications, and authorize staff to solicit bids for the Downtown 2000 Streetscape and Public Facilities Improvement Program. /104Y/,9c■ Approved: William R. Kelly, City Manager O v6Fo-vz ...Dow.774vwn zoeo OP to• Memorandum .0,„4„#, t,. DATE: March 7, 1995 TO: City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency FROM: Rick Gomez, Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director " Deputy Executive Director/ARA By: Peter Kinnahan, Economic Development Administrator RE: PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTIO NO. 5839, APPROVING THE PROPOSED DOWNTOWN 2000 STREETSCAPE AND PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROJECT Summary The City Council and Redevelopment Agency at your October 11, 1994 meeting authorized staff to proceed with the proposed Downtown 2000 Streetscape and Public Facilities Improvement Program as presented by Lawrence R. Moss and Associates (LMA). On October 18, 1994 the Agency authorized The Planning Corporation (TPC) with Associated Traffic Engineers (ATE) as the subconsultant to prepare the environmental assessment of this project. TPC has prepared an Expanded Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (EIS/MND). This has been provided to the City Council and Agency by previous correspondence. Notice of tonight's public hearing and of the availability of the EIS/MND was published in the Pasadena Star News on February 16, 1995 as required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff is recommending City Council and Redevelopment Agency approval of the EIS/MND. Background The Downtown 2000 Streetscape Improvement Project proposes to revitalize the commerical area on Huntington Drive between Santa Clara Street and Fifth Avenue, and on First Avenue between Wheeler Avenue and California Street by constructing the following improvements: three (3) new storm drains and associated piping and catch basins, two (2) new water mains, new curb and gutter in a bowout configuration at corners and mid-block crosswalks, new decorative pedestrian lights, new safety light fixtures, new landscaping, stricr iniftnInd p • • MND Approval Report• Page Two irrigation, uplights on palm trees, pedestrian seating areas, sidewalk and street pavers, signage, traffic signal relocation, angled parking and stop signs at corners on South First Avenue, new City and downtown entry monuments. One (1) section of the proposed storm drain will be constructed west of Santa Clara Street on Huntington Drive starting at San Rafael Road, and extending west into the east branch of the Arcadia Wash near City Hall. Both the storm drain and the public improvements south of Alta Street on First Avenue are outside of the Redevelopment project area. The major environmental issues addressed by TPC in their Expanded Initial Study were traffic circulation, parking and air quality. (Proposed related amendments to the General Plan Circulation Element and Bikeway Plan are the subject of a separate public hearing and staff report on tonight's agenda.) Based upon the in-depth review of the project by TPC, particularly as to traffic and parking by ATE, certain CEQA conditions of approval were prepared. No additional mitigation measures were required to offset traffic circulation and parking impacts and many of the technical and engineering suggestions of ATE were included on the Streetscape plans. However, certain mitigation measures affecting air quality and noise during construction, impacts on business during construction, and water quality during construction (NPDES) were required. All of these conditions have been included in the specifications which the contractor will be required to follow. The Construction Administrator, Construction Inspector and City staff will monitor the contractor to ensure compliance. As a result, the potential environmental impacts of the Streetscape project are not significant. TPC has prepared a Mitigation Monitoring Plan for the Downtown 2000 Streetscape and Public Facilities Improvement Program which will ensure that the CEQA implemented (see Attachment 1, Exhibit B). Fiscal Impact Not applicable. Recommendation That the Arcadia.Redevelopment Agency approve the Expanded Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed Downtown 2000 Streetscape and Public Facilities Improvement Program (Exhibit A to Attachment 1). That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 5839, approving the proposed Downtown 2000 Streetscape and Public Facilities Improvment Program, and adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. Approved: y�4.- William R. Kelly, City Manager/ ..:`,, Executive Director EXPANDED INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION By: THE PLANNING CORPORATION FEBRUARY 7, 1995 Provided to the City Council, Redevelopment and City Clerk by separate correspon . Available for public review at Office of City Clerk or Economic Development Division, City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California 91007 LASER IMAGED Exhibit A CEQA MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN DOWNTOWN 2000 STREETSCAPE AND PUBLIC FACIUTIES IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AB 3180(Stets 1988, ch. 1232)which became effective in January 1989 and has been codified as Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, now requires that, along with the adoption of findings specified in an environmental document, the lead agency must also adopt a "repr+rtinymonitoring program to ensure compliance during project implementation". Air Quality Mitigation Measures: 1. All contractors operating heavy equipment shall be required to comply, to the extent applicable and feasible, with APCD construction mitigation guidelines. Portions of the construction site shall be watered to prevent excessive dust generation. Grading operations shall be suspended during periods of intense winds. Trucks hauling demolished materials or grading spoils shall be covered prior to leaving the construction vicinity. 2. Construction contractors shall properly maintain and operate construction equipment and use direct injection diesel engines to the degree feasible. Monitoring Responsibility: Development Services Department-Engineering Division and contracted inspector. Duration of Monitoring: From initial demolition through completion of construction. Frequency of Monitoring: Daily during all periods of construction activity. Contractual Documentation: Requirements shall be specified in the bid package for the storm drain water main and street improvement projects and contractors shall indicate in writing their ability and willlingness to comply with these requirements. Verification: Monitoring inspectors shall document violations of these requirements and request contractors to comply with air quality measures. Repeated non-compliance shall be reported to the City. Remedies for non-compliance: Remedies to be defined by the City on a case-by-base basis. Possible actions include written notification of non-compliance with contract specifications, financial penalties,or issuance of a stop work order until compliance is achieved. Mitigation Monitoring Plan- 1 hibit B �� IMAGED Ex Construction Effects Noise inconvenience, 1. To minimize noise effects, all stationary construction noise sources shall be sheltered or enclosed to minimize effects. When feasible, generators and pneumatic compressors shall be placed in parking areas or behind buildings outside of public and business pedestrian traffice corridors. Flexible work hours should be permitted only if nearby residential areas can be protected from noise sources. Monitoring Responsiblity: Development Services Department-Engineering Division and contracted inspector. Duration of Monitoring: From initial demolition through completion of construction. Frequency of Monitoring: Daily during all periods of construction activity. Contractual Documentation: Requirements shall be specified in the bid package for the storm drain and street improvement projects and contractors shall indicate in writing their ability and willingness to comply with these requirements. Verification: Monitoring inspectors shall document violations of these requirements and request contractors to comply with noise reduction measures. Repeated non-compliance shall be reported to the City. Direct complaints from surrounding residents shall be reported to the Inspector to facilitate possible reductions in noise sources. Remedies for non-compliance: Remedies to be defined by the City on a case-by-case basis. Possible actions include written notification of non-compliance with contract specifications, financial penalties,or issuance of a stop work order until compliance is achieved. Dumosters. Dust. Odors and Other Minor Inconveniences 2. All contractors involved in the Streetscape Program shall provide a written dust suppression strategy to be submitted with building permit applications. The types of suppression used will vary on a case-by-case basis. Dumpsters, pre-assembly construction tasks, and materials storage shall be knifed to defined, prescribed areas. Materials storage and work areas shall be situated to the degree feasible, in the City owned parcel located at Second Avenue and Huntington Drive. Construction schedules shall be made evadable to tenants. Dust covers and temporary building sheathing as well as other dust suppression methods shall be used when appropriate. Mitigation Monitoring Plan-2 LASER i iv F,ra G..�Er' Monitoring Responsibility: Development Services Department- Engineering Divisionand contracted inspector. Duration of Monitoring: From initial demolition through completion of construction. Frequency of Monitoring: Daily during all periods of construction activity. Contractual Documentation: Requirements shall be specified in the bid package for the storm drain watermain and street improvement projects and contractors shall indicate in writing their ability and willlingness to comply with these requirements. Verification: Monitoring inspectors shall document violations of these requirements and request contractors to comply with construction planning measures. Repeated non-compliance shall be reported to the City. Direct complaints from business owners shall be reported to the Inspector to facilitate possible changes in the field that would minimize business disruption. Remedies for non-compliance: Remedies to be defined by the City on a case-by-case basis. Possible actions include written notification of non-compliance with contract specifications, financial penalties, or issuance of a stop work order until compliance is achieved. The Qiration and Oroanization of ConstructiQrl 3. To minimize construction effects on the public, building owners, tenants, and essential fire and police service providers, construction within the project area shall, to the extend feasible, be governed by a construction program prepared in consultation with City business tenants. This program should stress advance notice of construction schedules and construction duration, pedestrian signage, and, for the Huntington Drive corridor, relocation of business activity to the rear entrances for businesses in the construction area. Monitoring Responsibility: Development Services Department-Engineering Division, contracted inspector and City Economic Development Administrator. Duration of Monitoring: From initial demolition through completion of construction. Frequency of Monitoring: Daily during all periods of construction activity. Contractual Documentation: The requirement to coordinate potentially business distuuptiog activities with downtown business owners shall be specified in the bid package for the storm drain and street improvement projects and contractors shall indicate in writing their abiity and willingness to comply with these requirements. Development of a coordination procedure local business owners should be initiated through the City Economic Development Administrator. Mitigation Monitoring Plan -3 t 1. �` sER ►� + Verification: Monitoring inspectors shall document violations of these requirements and request contractors to comply with this measure. Repeated non-compliance shall be reported to the City. Direct complaints from business owners shall be reported to the Inspector to facilitate possible changes in the field that would minimize business disruption. Remedies for non-compliance: Remedies to be defined by the City on a case-by-case basis. Possible actions include written notification of non-compliance with contract specifications, financial penalties, or issuance of a stop work order until compliance is achieved. Grading, Demolition, and Water Quality Impacts 1. The project shall comply with all applicable City and NPDES standards for storm and surface water runoff If deemed necessary for NPDES compliance, improvement plans shall address erosion control and on-site drainage effects on downstream conditions. The City shall be responsible for the construction of any improvements necessary to accommodate new on-site drainage flows in downstream channels. 2. Final grading, drainage, and stormwater management planning for the project shall comply, to the extent feasible, with policies and performance standards contained in the City's General Plan. Monitoring Responsibility: Development Services Department-Engineering Division and contracted inspector. Duration of Monitoring: From initial demolition through completeion of construction. Frequency of Monitoring: Daily during all periods of construction activity. Contractual Documentation: NPDES requirements shall be specified in the bid package for the storm drain and street improvement projects and contractors shall indicate in writing their ability and willlingness to comply with these requirements. Verification: Monitoring inspectors shall document violations of these requirements and request contractors to comply with corrective measures. Repeated non-compliance shall be reported to the City. Reference to remedies for non-compliance should be included in the NPDES permit requirements for the project. Remedies for non-compliance: Remedies to be defined by the Cit on a case-by-case basis. Possible actions include written notification of non-compliance with contract specifications, financial penalties, or issuance of a stop work order until compliance is achieved. Mitigation Monitoring Plan-4 " pGFrO —u wr7oavn 2Ood 4 f . ., Memorandum , • • �.. _tip qa 'o�roesTSO" DATE: March 7, 1995 TO: City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency / • FROM: Rick Gomez, Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director t Deputy Executive Director/ARA L . By: Peter Kinnahan, Economic Development Administrator RE: PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CITY CO NCIL - RESOLUTION NO. 5840 MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 33445 AND 33679 AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMPRISING THE DOWNTOWN 2000 STREETSCAPE AND PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Summary The Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code Section 33679) requires a Public Hearing when Redevelopment funds are proposed to be used to finance public improvements. Also, the law (Health and Safety Code Section 33445) requires that, if Redevelopment funds are to be used to pay for improvements which will be publicly owned, both within and outside of the project area, the City Council must make 3 findings: a) that the proposed improvements are of benefit to the project area; b) that there is no other means of financing the proposed project; c) that the project will assist in the elimination of blighting conditions in the project area. In addition, Health and Safety Code Section 33679 requires that a report summarizing the proposed project has been prepared, setting forth the amount of tax increment to be used to fund the proposed Downtown 2000 Streetscape improvements, setting forth the facts to support the three findings cited above, and describing the redevelopment purposes for which the funds are being used (see Exhibits A and B to Attachment 1). Notice of the availability of the Summary Report and Public Hearing before the City Council was prepared and published over two successive weeks (February 23 and March 2, 1995) in the Pasadena Star News Hometown (Arcadia) Section as required by Health & Safety Code Section 33679. Staff recommends the approval of.City Council Resolution No. 5840 (Attachment 1). LASER IMAGED P 171 3 t • D2 Funding Report Page Two Discussion The Downtown 2000 Streetscape project proposes to install three new storm drains and related piping and catch basins, new curb, gutter, bowouts, street trees, street lights, signal relocation, street reconstruction, medians, irrigation lines, angled parking, stop signs, directional signs, pedestrian lights, safety lights, pedestrian seating areas, new pavers in the street and on the sidewalk and new monuments at the entry points to the City and to downtown. In addition to these Agency funded projects, the City will also be constructing a new parallel water main, rehabilitating the surface of Huntington Drive, and converting some of the existing street lights from series to multiple circuits. All of the above work is in the public right-of-way. Some of the work is outside the,Redevelopment project area boundary, ie. one of the Huntington Drive storm drains from San Rafael Road to the east branch of the Arcadia Wash by City Hall, and.all of the work on South First Avenue, between Alta Street and California Street. The City Council is required to make three findings as set forth below. The facts supporting these findings follow each and are repeated in Resolution No. 5840 (Attachment 2). a) The facilities, structures or improvements are of benefit to the project area or immediate neighborhood in which the project is located. The new storm drain system will relieve an existing flooding problem in the ^orth Huntington Drive/First Avenue/Santa Anita Avenue area. The storm waters collected in the new storm drain running south on First Avenue and west on Huntington Drive at San Rafael Road will exceed the capacity of the existing storm drain pipe. A parallel pipe on Huntington Drive is required to carry the additional storm flow from the downtown to the east branch of the Aradia Wash. The proposed bowouts, pedestrian lights, trees, landscaping, pedestrian seating areas, etc. will improve the appearance of both Huntington Drive and First Avenue for property owners, merchants, residents of the area, and potential retail, office and service users and customers. Existing vacancies in commercial buildings should become leased. Marginal commercial uses will be replaced by more marketable businesses. Revenues to the City from sales tax, utility users tax, and business license fees should increase. Tax increment to the Agency should increase through rising property values from the public improvements. The improvement of the two block area on South First Avenue between Alta Street and California Street will delineate First Avenue as a single commerical district, as well as serve as an entryway into the project area itself. . b) There.are no other reasonable means of financing the facilities, structures, and improvements available to the community. LASER IMAGED l i 1 • D2 Funding Report Page Three The City's Capital Improvement Plan has outlined all City Capital Improvement Projects. Available funds have been set aside for replacing or rehabilitating City buildings and infrastructure. All other funds are restricted, eg. Sewer, Water, Asset Seizure, Emergency, etc. and cannot be used for these purposes. Given the economic recession and steadily increasing costs, the City does not have the ability to raise the funds necessary to finance these improvements. However, where possible, restricted City funds are being used to pay for the capital improvements which will be constructed in conjunction with this Agency project, ie. Parallel Water Main Project -Water Fund - $415,000; Huntington Drive Rehabilitation - Gas Tax Fund - $945,000; Street Light Conversion - Lighting District C Fund - $85,000, for a City total of $1,445,000. Assessment District financing is not reasonable nor feasible due to the cost of the Downtown 2000 Streetscape project, and the limited number of commercial property owners who would be _beneficiaries of the project and who would consequently be assessed for their share of the cost. If Assessment District bonds were issued, long term costs for financing could double or triple the assessment to individual property owners. This cost would often be passed onto their commercial tenants, who would in turn pass it on to their customers and clients. c) The proposed project will assist in the elimination of one or more blighting conditions and is consistent with the Implementation Plan adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33490. The current flooding conditions are evidence of blight which the proposed new storm drain will alleviate. The new streetscape, including the bowouts, landscaping, trees, street and pedestrian lights and banners, pedestrian seating areas and entry monuments will create an attractive, pleasant commercial area which will improve the viability of commercial buildings and encourage private rehabilitation/investment efforts. The Agency, after a noticed Public Hearing and pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33490 adopted its Five-Year Implementation Plan on December 20, 1994. The Plan specifically mentions the Downtown 2000 project in Table 2 (page 17) in which all proposed Agency projects are identified and the blighting conditions which that project will address are specifically described. The Downtown 2000 project is also addressed in Table 3 (page 21). This table sets forth the proposed projects and estimated costs for the Five-Year Plan period. The Downtown 2000 project is shown as a FY 1994-96 project. LASER IMAGED D2 Funding Report Page Four Fiscal Impact Because the City will be the ultimate owner of the public improvements at completion of the project, and because the overall improvements are being paid from several sources, ie. Redevelopment, Water, Gas Tax, Lighting District C, the City will be the lead agency for contracting. However, all expenses will be paid or reimbursed directly by the above funds for their respective share of the improvements. The estimated total Redevelopment Agency project cost is $5,635,000. Funds will be available for this project. Recommendation That the City Council approve Resolution No. 5840, making findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 33445 and 33679 and authorizing the use of Redevelopment Agency funds for public improvements comprising the Downtown 2000 Streetscape and Public Facilities Improvement Program (Attachment 1). Approved: '? "4 � 4 - William R. Kelly, City Manager Executive Director Attachment (1) } D G,gQ;.'O Z ). " cs0ya _ _ t i R ESOLUTION NO 5840 , ; A'RESOLUTION OF THECITY COUNCIL OF=THE°CITY OF_ ARCADIA,..CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH _ { -AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 33445 AND;33679 AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR PUBLIC= _ IMPROVEMENTS COMPRISING TH E DOWNTOWN 2000 STREETSCAPE AND PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, the City Council proposes to•construct-the Downtown 2000 StreetscapeP and ublic Facilities Improvement Program in,an integrated, coordinated.construction;project;.and . S 9- WHEREAS, the Arcadia RedevelopmerIL Agency funded_Downtown 2000 Streetscape r. Yt°. component of the program includes significant improvements in the public right of-way.on East and.West Huntington Drive and North and South First Avenue,.eg new storm drain, curb, gutter, sidewalk, landscaping,:street trees, irrigation,':pedestrian-lighting, electrical conduit, traffic signal relocation,..pedestrian furniture, signage, and WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 33445 requires approval of the expenditure of Redevelopment Agency funds for improvements which will be publicly owned, if after a } fix. - _ $ i — '4 • noticed Public Hearing and preparation of a Summary Report as required by Health and Safety t ? 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The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the adoption of this Resolution. SECTION 9. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption. - Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of March, 1995. IS/ MARY B. YOUNG - Mayor of the City of Arcadia • ATTEST: • • it JUNE D. ALFORD City Clerk of the City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: • City Attorney City of Arcadia :1 • • y u • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS: ; CITY OF. ARCADIA ) I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 5840 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 March, 1995 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: - - AYES: Councilmember Chang, Lojeski, Margett and Young NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Councilmember Kuhn IS! JUNE D. ALFORD City Clerk of the City of Arcadia QQOTOWN 2000 PROJECT SUMMARY REPORT PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33879 The following summary report is prepared pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33679 and serves to describe the Downtown 2000 Streetscape and Public Improvement Project (D-2000 Project) in the City of Arcadia. This report is necessary because Redevelopment Agency tax increment funds are intended as one of the funding sources for this public improvement project. 1. GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION; The City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency have jointly developed a public works improvement project for downtown Arcadia commonly referred to as the Downtown 2000 Streetscape and Public Improvement Project (D-2000 Project). The boundaries of the D-2000 Project are depicted on Exhibit A . With the exception of a storm drain and catch basin planned on private property at 29 E. Huntington Drive, all improvements will occur in the public right-of-way on either Huntington Drive, First Avenue, or the alley north of Huntington between Santa Anita and First Avenue. Additionally, the majority of the improvements are located within the boundaries of the Central Redevelopment Project Area (Project Area). Portions located outside the Project Area include a two block stretch on First Avenue from Alta Street to California Street and a small section of new storm drain constructed In Huntington Drive from the Project Area's west border to the Arcadia Wash - East Branch. The proposed 0-2000 Project will result in public improvements along Huntington Drive and First Avenue. Huntington give The primary objective of the Huntington Drive improvements is to transform the visual character of Huntington Drive into an attractive, exciting and spacious pedestrian environment which will in turn, strengthen Huntington as a commercial destination. Creating this 'Grand Boulevard' concept will help reinforce the major role Huntington takes in the Downtown. Huntington serves a dual role in Arcadia, as a major east-west arterial and as the most visible "main street" in Downtown. Designing an effective street corridor when two objectives must be satisfied requires design LASER Ifr JLJ Ex. A elements which preserve business opportunities without impeding the flow of through traffic. Huntington Drive should be both a high volume automobile corridor and a pedestrian-friendly street. To reconcile these potentially conflicting functions and to accomplish the stated objectives, the following design program is proposed: 1. Transform the Huntington Drive streetscape between Santa Clara and Fifth by installing street landscaping, pedestrian lighting, decorative paving, street furniture, masonry wall seating areas/shelters, landscape medians and bow-outs (Santa Anita to Fifth only). 2. Distinguish the City's downtown core (Huntington from Santa Anita to Second) from the adjacent areas through the use of more intense landscaping (in bow-outs, medians and existing tree wells), lighting, street furniture and reduction in crosswalk length. 3. Modify parking on Huntington between Santa Anita and Fifth by providing parallel parking Interspersed by planters, and intersection amenities. This will result in the loss of 61 Huntington Drive parking spaces. These planter/amenity areas have been termed bow-outs.. 4. Retain the existing traffic lanes and landscape medians. The Huntington Drive concept is a 'boulevard' treatment of regularly spaced monumental palm trees, entry monuments and ornamental street lights. A promenade has been created for pedestrians with the introduction of human scale street lighting, ornamental trees, flower beds and planters, seating areas and space for outside dining and other activities. First Avenue - The goal of the First Avenue public improvement portion of the 0-2000 Project is to create a local shopping district and to Increase parking capacity. The following design changes are proposed for First Avenue: 1. Conversion of the current on-street parallel parking to angled parking. This will result in elimination of one of the two through-traffic lanes in each direction. This will result in the gain of 25 First Avenue parking spaces. The intersections at Alta, Bonita and California will be converted to four way stops. Upon completion, the D-2000 Project will result in a net loss of 36 spaces. 2. Transform the First Avenue streetscape between Wheeler and California through the installation of street landscaping, pedestrian lighting, LASER 't MP GEi- decorative paving, street furniture, masonry wall seating areas/shelters, and bow-outs. The intent of the First Avenue street improvements is to create a pedestrian environment by converting the roadway from a major two lane street with significant through-traffic to a local collector providing slower traffic, increased parking, attractive landscaping and increased storefront visibility. Related infrastructure Improvements - In addition to the highly visible streetscape improvements described above. a number of project related infrastructure improvements are being done as part of the overall 0.2000 Project, These include: 1. Storm Drain and Catch Basin Improvements - These are required to relieve already existing flooding problems as well as to alleviate flooding which would be caused by construction of the Huntington Drive and first Avenue bow-outs. These storm drain and catch basin improvements will collect water a) mid-block on Huntington between First and Second and direct it westward to the system in First Avenue to the south, b) from North First Avenue and Parking Districts 1 and 2 south to Huntington and then west to Santa Anita where it will join the existing system, c) westward in Huntington Drive from San Rafael to the Arcadia Wash - East Branch, and d) on First Avenue into the existing storm drain system, but with additional catch basins. 2. Parallel Water Main Project - This is an already scheduled City capital improvement project which is being combined with the D-2000 Project to take advantage of economies of scale and to avoid Inefficiencies and duplication which would occur if the two projects were not coordinated. This project will provide water service in the downtown core on Huntington between Santa Anita and Second to meet projected needs into the future as the adjacent land uses become more intense and demand increases. Additionally, the existing water system in this area Is old and subject to increasingly frequent repair. By constructing the Parallel Main Project now, a system will be put into place to meet future demands and prevent unnecessary road cuts in the future. LASER IMAGED 3. Street Light Conversion Project - This is an already scheduled City capital improvement project which is being combined with the 0-2000 Project to take advantage of economies of scale and to avoid inefficiencies and duplication which would occur if the two projects were not coordinated. 4, Huntington Drive Overlay and Striping Project - This D-2000 element is a previously scheduled City capital improvement project postponed to coincide with the other D-2000 elements. By waiting and coordinating this work with the other elements, the finished Huntington Drive roadbed will have a more driveable, uniform surface than if were completed as originally scheduled. 2. COST OF THE D-2000 PROJEQT: The estimated total cost of the D-2000 Project is 57,080,000. This includes the cost of design and engineering, construction administration, construction inspection, street improvements, storm drains, catch basins, lighting, landscaping, the parallel water main, street resurfacing, mobilization, coordination, surveying and contingencies. Exhibit 'g dated February 7, 1994 provides a complete detailed cost estimate for the Project. Funding for the project is broken down as follows: 0-2000 ELEMENT FUNDING SOURCE ESTIMATED AMOUNT Parallel Water Main City Water Fund $ 415,000 Street Overlay/ Striping_City Gas Tax Revenue 945,0001 Street Light Conversion City Lighting Maint. 85,000 District All Other Elements Redevelopment Agency 5,635,000 Bow-Outs, Furniture, Walls, Landscaping, Seating Areas, Lights, etc. Total of All Costs $ 7,080,000 LASER IvvGED • . _ i ' _ I ea t __ J e, ► c • H&S Code li 33445 laf(1 f - The majority of the above described improvements are located within the Project Area. As previously discussed, only a portion of the storm drain project (west of San Rafael) and those improvements south of Alta street on First are outside of the Project Area. The public improvements (both inside and outside the Project Area) will provide direct benefit to the Project Area. The storm drain and catch basin improvements (including those outside the Project Area) are required in large part because of the street improvements proposed in the D-2000 Project. Because of the proposed bow-outs on Huntington and First, the existing storm drain and catch basin system is not adequate to handle the additional demands placed upon it by the D-2000 Project. If storm drainage were not addressed, flooding would take place • during heavy rains. In addressing the needs of the Project Area, it became necessary to extend the public improvements outside the Project Area. Additionally, spending Agency funds outside the Project Area on First Avenue (between Alta and California) will provide a direct benefit to the Project Area. A natural functional and economic affiliation exists between Huntington Drive and First Avenue within the Project Area and those properties on First between Alta and California. They are developed at similar densities, have similar uses and development restrictions. Public improvements outside the Project Area will attract private investment, increase property values, increase economic activity, reduce store vacancies and help eliminate blight in the Project Area because of the functional ties these adjacent commercial blocks have with each other. HIS Code*33445 (11fb) -, The following City of Arcadia funding sources have been identified by the City for the 0.2000 Project: FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT AVAILABLE Water Fund $ 415.000 Gas Taxes 945,000, Lighting Maintenance District 85,000 Total City Funds Available $ 1,445,000 The total projected D-2000 Project cost is $7,080,000. A funding shortfall of approximately $5,635,000 needs to be bridged if the D-2000 Project is to be implemented. Because of the recent economic downturn and the City's LASER IMAGED ongoing priorities, there are insufficient City funds to pay for these improvements. Other funding sources considered and discarded as not feasible were the Equipment Replacement Fund, and the Facility Construction Fund. Competing City needs affecting the basic health, safety and welfare of the community prevent the use of additional City money from these Funds. Staff has projected Agency cash flow and has determined that sufficient money will be available to fund the estimated outstanding $5.3 million balance of the D-2000 Streetscape Project. }I&SCode * 33445 j1)(c1 - The Agency's Five Year Implementation Plan (adopted by the Agency Board on December 20, 1994) identifies the following blighting conditions as being addressed by the D-2000 Project: 1. It will help to improve the quality and appearance of substandard and obsolete structures (through public and private rehabilitation) in the Revitalization and Project Area. 2. It will encourage the resale/release and Improvement of commercial structures in the downtown and in the surrounding residential area. 3. It will provide a more attractive streetscape. 4. There will be additional parking on First which will assist retail business. 5. Depressed commercial property and lease values will increase over time; vacancies will decline. 4. REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES ADDRESSED IN THE DOWNTOWN 2000 PROJECT:, The primary redevelopment purpose the D-2000 Project addresses is the elimination of blight through public investment in public works improvements. These improvements will not only improve the appearance of the downtown but will encourage private investment. This will raise property values and retail sales In the area. Vacancy rates should decrease. Substandard structures will be upgraded as properties are improved with new tenancies. The immediate neighborhood will benefit from the improved shopping and service opportunities offered. The larger community will benefit by the improved reputation and image of the downtown as well as the increased revenue to both the Agency and City through property transfers and additional sales taxes. LASER t ,AGc.D . . _ • __ . _ ._. .. ----....6 COLORADO Sly \ LA ai AVE Mint �� •IkJ ,H ST WALNUT AVE # II SAIdTA� aARA GILSTNUT AVE 4) . 04na ffli imarzr 1 1 ,114 ra Ali lim I R DR 11 ALTA I= :1�� X N raw IONTA C ST e I c ' • 400,4 i CAPCOZA III 1 SI I wi 02,Onallr a DAMON° g ST i PROJECT AREA VICINITY MAP NO SCALE LASER a1 L D Exhibit "A" L. {O Arcadia a Downtown 2000 StreetscaDe 1 DOWNTOWN 2000 STREETSCAPE PROJECT ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS February 7, 1995 Total StormQrairt (ASL) S 982,011 DIE S 135,614 Construction $ 751,270 Contingency (10%) $ 75,127 Lighting (RWR) $ 846,333 DIE $ 23,000 Construction $ 748,465 Contingency (10%) $ 74,848 Street Imorgvements (ASL) $ 675,909 D/E S 137,335 $ 173,274 Construction $ 333,000(60%) Contingency(10%) $ 33,000 Landscaping (LMA) $2,424,623 0/E $ 207,927 $ 16,000 Construction $2,000,633 Contingency(10%) $ 200,063 Construction/ GonKal (ASL) $ 443,350 General $ 427,000 Contingency(5%) $ 21,350 Exhibit "B" LNSER 1Mt G D • DOWNTOWN 2000 STREETSCAPE PROJECT ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS February 7, 1995 Continued Construction/ Administration (ASL) $ 178,504 Construction/ In n (Engineering/Water) $ 150,000 Total: $5,684,730 Less (EMS= $5,634,730 Say: $5,835,000 Plus City Capital Improvements Austad 1. Parallel Water Mains $ 415,000 ($352,175 - not incl. contingency-Source-ASL) 2. Huntington Drive Resurfacing $ 945,000 ($865,818 -not incl. contingency-Source-ASL) 3. Lighting Maintenance District $ 85.004 (Source-Engineering) C IP Sub: $1,445,000 Total -All Costs: $7,080,000 • LASS1