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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 20, 2000 ,�G.',.,ysv 3 a J elo Ar 4po8AYE9 STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT DATE: June 20, 2000 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: ci2Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director By: Pete Kinnahan, Economic Development Administrator SUBJECT/ Recommendation to Approve Request by the Arcadia Business Association (ABA) to Close South First Avenue from the Alley South of Huntington to California on Wednesday, June 28, July 26, and August 30, 2000, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for an ABA Street Faire Summary The ABA is attempting to bring more shoppers to downtown South First Avenue. They are asking the Council to close South First Avenue from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. from alley south of Huntington to California for purposes of a summer Street Faire on the last Wednesday of each month during the summer (June 28, July 16, August 30--see Site Map, Attachment 1). (This is one hour later than previous Shoppers' Faires.) The ABA will encourage downtown merchants to stay open and display their wares on these days and to have craft booths, food, music, and retail sales available in the enclosed area. The Police, Fire, Public Works Services and Development Services Departments have reviewed the petition and Conditions of Approval for Street Closure (see Attachment 3) for purposes of the ABA Street Faire. Staff recommends approval of the closure of South First at the alley south of Huntington and the approval of the Conditions. Discussion The success of the Holiday Street Faire held in November, 1999, and the Lucky Baldwin Day on May 31, 2000, has prompted the ABA to propose additional street faires during the summer. The ABA has submitted a Petition signed by a majority of the businesses on South First, supporting the closure of the street on Wednesdays, June 28, July 26, and August 30, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for the purposes of a Shoppers' Faire (see Attachment 2). The actual "Faire" hours would be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The hour before and after would be for set up and take down. As before, the ABA proposes to use the street from the alley just south of Huntington to just north of California. Staff has prepared a proposed "Conditions of Approval for Street Closure" modeled on the requirements for the former Farmers' Market and Street Faire (Attachment 3). No LASFR I GAD o/v.- /1.x.% Mayor and City Council June 8, 2000 Page 2 City forces will be used for the event although the Police will have an on-duty car patrol downtown and two Reserve Police Officers will patrol the area of the Faire. The Mounted Police may be in attendance. The Public Works Services Department will provide the barricades and signs to the ABA on a temporary basis. A representative of the ABA will be at the City Council meeting to present.their request and respond to questions. Environmental Impact The Downtown 2000 Phase 2 Business Incentive Program, which included Special Events such as parades, concerts, and promotional activities was assessed as part of an Expanded Initial Study and a Negative Declaration was approved by the Agency on November 19, 1996. Fiscal Impact • The ABA will pay the City $50 for use of electrical power and all other utilities or related charges resulting from the event, and $9.10 in Business License fees for all vendors and crafters who do not already have a City License. Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve the ABA proposal to close South First Avenue between the alley south of Huntington and California on three Wednesdays (June 28, July 26, August 30, 2000), between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. for purposes of the ABA Street Faire subject to execution of the attached "Conditions of Approval of Street Closure" by the ABA (Attachment 3). Ina{ Approved • bmb Attachments: 1. Site Map 2. Petition 3. Conditions of Approval for. Street Closure • SHOPPER'S FAIR - Wed. - June 28, July 26, Aug 30, 2000 Parking District No.1 d Parking District No.2 "No Left Turn" sign d "Street Closed Ahead" sign ------13 ( d \c HUNTINGTON DRIVE ®s OXXXX / ) HUNTINGTON DRIVE d I I I• I I I I 't'o Jigh turji" sign} eN I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I 11P W I ' II I j I Parking Z 1 Lot I NO SCALE W i X I x i W > S ALTA STREET fix/ ; ' \0 ALTA STREET s D I X °40, X 1 I I I I Z Bonita Park Los Angeles I r____f I I (PARKING) y Fire, Lane 10'-15' ikide L I■ < ■ I ■ I PARKING I'— $� S J I Z' r J Q F 0 J r 1 1 I I Q s BONITA STREET " ° 1 X BONITA STREET s 0 H F < W J I 16 v! rrn^ 1 I 1 I 1 L__ I 1 r i 1 d 1 aA y CALIFORNIA STREET �� CALIFORNIA STREET v I First Avenue School XX Barricade Locations �- F° )000(X S Possible "No Exit" Sign Locations 3 d Directional Signs (if desired) CD FH Fire Hydrant 6/8/00 FROM . THE FRHME HOUSE i lui`1c ,lu. - __ - n y, 16111 ., ,� ARCADIA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (ABA) A P.O.Box 660674 • Arcadia,CA 91066 , Phone: (626) 523-3125 1" E-mail: FRAMEHOUSECAOL.COM DEAR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: THE ARCADIA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION IS PLANNING (PENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL) ANOTHER DOWNTOWN FOOD AND CRAFTERS FAIR. SIMILAR TO THE LUCKY BALDWIN STREET FAIR WE HAD LAST MONTH AND TO TAKE PLACE THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FOR THE SUMMER.STARTING IN JUNE AND ENDING WITH AUGUST_ (JUNE 28m. JULY 26TH AND AUGUST 30TH) STREET CLOSER WILL BE FROM 4:OOPM-.1 O:OOPM AND SALES WILL BE FROM 5:OOPM-9:OOPM THERE WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 300 STREET VENDERS AND PARTICIPANTS. INCLUDING ENTERTAINMENT AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVATES. THE ENTERTAINMENT PLANED.WILL BE IN FRONT OF THE MUSIC SHOP ON SOUTH FIRST AVE. AND CONSIST OF A LOCAL SCHOOL ORCHESTRA AND A POSSIBLE BAND WITH AMPLIFIED MUSIC WILL PLAY AT THE SOUTH END OF THE FAIR AND SINGLE PERSON INSTRUMENT WITH SYNTHESIZER WILL BE AT THE NORTH END. WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR APPROVAL AND AS ALWAYS HAVE THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COMMUNITY IN MIND, OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND BRING VITALITY TO THE DOWN TOWN REDEVELOPMENT ARIA. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION. .4/.46,„ 0, //- STE LEEMING ARCADIA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT Attachment 2 JUNE 7, 2000 RECEIVH: i�; PETITION TO CLOSE FIRST AVENUE FOR STREET FAIRE . I!N 0 9 2000 SPONSORED BY: ARCADIA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION "raBO'v ' ECM*Devsioposni Divir 01. WE THE UNDERSIGNED ARE PETITIONING THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL TO ALLOW THE CLOSING OF SOUTH FIRST AVENUE FOR THE STREET FAIRES. SOUTH FIRST AVENUE WILL BE CLOSED FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ALLEY BELOW HUNTINGTON DRIVE DOWN TO CALIFORNIA STREET. THE STREET WILL BE CLOSED AT 4:00 P.M. UNTIL 10.00 P.M. THE ACTUAL TIME OF THE FIARE WILL BE FROM.5:00 P.M. UNTIL 9:00 P.M. THE THREE DATES WILL BE JUNE 28w,JULY 26m AND AUGUST 30m. ALL ARE ON THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS SIGNATURE • foT64-(4, , i Q �u S Al.__ Za t y-Q Y` ert_s j 3 3 L U i V� [ ' • /�/r� •, s.1�'. ( S S 1 l!.�L'_ _ 1. . / QYLcuLi A- ee rS A I( S . 1 /' ;9 ///' s= =s� _ ; .- 1?-5' s. /7 1 - 114 c. / (),,k40/479 rt,a' ado 4 JUNE 7, 2000 RECEttz PETITION TO CLOSE FIRST AVENUE FOR STREET FAIRE 3I Q)0 9 2000 SPONSORED BY: ARCADIA BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONN ;a JeNtalli Emetic mat Ohlsica WE THE UNDERSIGNED ARE PETITIONING THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL TO ALLOW THE CLOSING OF SOUTH FIRST AVENUE FOR THE STREET FAIRES. SOUTH FIRST AVENUE WILL BE CLOSED FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ALLEY BELOW HUNTINGTON DRIVE DOWN TO CALIFORNIA STREET. THE STREET WILL BE CLOSED AT 4:00 P.M. UNTIL 10.00 P.M. THE ACTUAL TIME OF THE FIARE WILL BE FROM 5:00 P.M. UNTIL 9:00 P.M. THE THREE DATES WILL BE JUNE 28TH,JULY 26TH AND AUGUST 30TH. ALL ARE ON THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS SIGNAT i RE i_9/e-eY-C6 Ze)-7 c.TO r 46.7. )/Za N/�` 02/5- s'. F/2sT,4i e. star/; ►� 2_2r3 12-ST `: ;�_ � r po9/2/ -- gm, /9 (,27 5 1 ?, ,.4,co.t4V,S,,K_.,Zedaifre,— )r ii,AA)V614./ 4-176;kS � 7 �CDIZI Zoo 11� fiT _ _ _ _ „A c3.21 rovkt • • • • CITY OF ARCADIA CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURE FOR ABA EVENTS SOUTH FIRST AVENUE ARCADIA June 8, 2000 Pre-Council Approval 1. The Association shall transmit their request for street closure in writing to the City Council describing the proposed event, its purpose, hours of planned operation, requested street closures, in sufficient detail for City Departments to asses the impact of the event on public safety, traffic, and affected merchants and residents. 2. The ABA shall submit a Petition listing the business name, address, and signed by the affected merchant in support of the applicant's proposed event and street closure (see attached draft form). Post-Council Approval 1. South First Avenue shall be closed by the use of barricades as shown on the site map, Exhibit 1 to these Street Closure Regulations. a. Barricades on South First Avenue shall be located immediately south of the alley south of Huntington and immediately north of the crosswalk at California Street. b. Barricades in the alleys between Alta/Bonita and Bonita/California both east.and west of First Avenue shall be placed near the rear of the buildings fronting on south First, such that cars can gain access to the rear parking lot of these stores/businesses. c. On Alta'and Bonita Streets, barricades shall be placed immediately east or west of the driveway at the rear of the stores fronting on South First Avenue, such that cars can turn into the driveway in order to gain access to the rear parking lot of these stores. d. On Alta and Bonita Streets, if possible, a sign shall be placed.in the center of • Alta and Bonita near Santa Anita and near South Second warning drivers that • First Avenue is closed to through-traffic. 2. Closure shall not occur before the hour of 4 p.m., nor after the hour of 10 p.m. on the day(s) approved by the City Council. • Attachment 3 3. The Arcadia Business Association shall place barricades and signs in position as shown on Exhibit 1, subject to Police Department approval in the field, and shall remove and store them in a safe, unobtrusive location out of the public right-of-way while not in use. The ABA acknowledges that the barricades and signs are City of Arcadia property and have been loaned to the ABA for their exclusive use for events permitted by the City. The ABA shall maintain the barricades and signs in good condition and shall replace any barricades and signs damaged beyond repair or missing. 4. The ABA shall ensure that display tables, tents, trucks or merchandise do not block: a) access to fire hydrants, and operation of a 15-foot fire lane for emergency vehicle(s) on First Avenue (see Exhibit 1) and access to Alta, Bonita, California Streets and the alleys between; b) pedestrian traffic on the adjacent sidewalks on South First Avenue; c) access to parking lots; d) to the maximum extent possible, crafter/vendor trucks and service vehicles shall not be parked on South First Avenue within the event area. 5. Any refuse collection bins or boxes shall be stored at curbside in a parking space on Alta, Bonita or California Streets, pending pick-up by the servicing company no later than the following day by 9 a.m. The area around the bins and around city refuse containers shall be free of debris and litter. At the conclusion of the Faire (before 11:00 p.m.), South First Avenue, Alta, Bonita and California Streets and the alleys between shall be cleaned up with all debris, food product and litter deposited - in refuse containers provided by the ABA. Neither the ABA nor crafters/vendors shall use the garbage bins of the private businesses in the area, nor overly utilize the City refuse containers on the sidewalk. 6. If the ABA uses any portable restrooms, these and the area surrounding them shall be kept clean pending pick-up by the servicing company no later than the following day by 11 a.m. 7. Use of any music, band, or sound system requires written pre-approval from the Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director. A detailed site plan showing the stage or DJ booth, wiring, wattage, and placement of musicians and speakers is required before the event. 8. Any directional or promotional signage shall be made of sturdy, weather-resistant material designed and composed attractively, and placed in a safe location not 'blocking vehicular or pedestrian visibility in accordance with City ordinances and Police requirements. The Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director shall approve the design, text and location of all signs before the event. 9. Any damage to existing City facilities or landscaping caused by the operations of the Faire or their patrons shall be replaced in kind, or reimbursed, by the ABA to the. satisfaction of the Public Works Services Director. Unusual use of City water or power shall be pre-approved in writing, and the ABA shall pay the City for such usage. The cost for use of electrical power and other charges, shall be $50.00, payable in advance of the event. The ABA shall also be responsible for payment of a one-day Business License fee (currently $9.10) per vendor/crafter/food seller (Exhibit 3) unless they have an existing valid City Business License. 10. The ABA shall ensure that all vendors use no more than 200 watts of power per space, and that the electrical power load is spread evenly to available outlets in the planter areas and on the decorative lights so as to avoid overloading and outages. 11. The City Manager or designee may close part or all of the Faire in the event of an emergency. The ABA shall cooperate at all times with City representatives in the operations of the Faire. 12. The ABA shall at all times have an experienced, knowledgeable representative in charge and known to City officials on approved days from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. during the Faire. 13. The ABA shall ensure that the Faire vendors and food sellers comply with all State, County, and City Health and Nuisance Abatement laws, and that any crafters, non- profit associations, entertainers are reputable, of high quality and display produce, products, or materials of professional quality consistent with the goals of the city and Redevelopment Agency. The ABA shall ensure that the Faire does not become.a "swap meet" or "flea market". 14. The ABA shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency from and against all claims, suits, and liabilities for damage to person or property arising out of the ABA's errors, omissions or negligent acts. All participants, e.g., vendors, non-profit associations, entertainers, crafters,,shall sign the Participant Acknowledgement Form (Exhibit 2) and the signed original shall be provided to the City prior to set-up on Council-approved days. 15. The ABA shall carry Commercial Liability Insurance with combined single limits of at least $1 million dollars naming the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency as additional insured, subject to prior approval by the City Attorney. 16. These conditions may be supplemented as need arises by certain field conditions. Minor revisions>may also be made by the City Manager since/as conditions may change. Exhibit 1 — Site Map showing barricades, signage Exhibit 2 — Participant Acknowledgement Form Exhibit 3 — Business License Application President, Arcadia Business Association (date) • • SHOPPER'S FAIR - Wed. - June 28, July 26, Aug 30, 2000 Parking District No.1 d < Parking District No.2 "No Left Turn" sign d "Street Closed Ahead" sign ------b d HUNTINGTON DRIVE �) X ) HUNTINGTON DRIVE I I I I I I I r'P o Right Turn" Sign- I I I I I I I I I I I I I CIP W ,- 44 1 1 Parking Z ; Lot NO SCALE W I I I W S ALTA STREET " ALTA STREET s D < r I o Z Bonita Park • X I I I I I I I Los Angeles r___- J I I I I I I I County Park I ' F Ire Lane 101'-4 5' wide > r (PARKING) J E - < I ' I I I 1 I ' I PARKING I— , I I I I X� II II I J Z 1 r � H-- J -- f 0 I ZI I rn S BONITA STREET " X BON ITA STREET s � 0 H 0 0 Z F (/) J e h I /^ Att l 6 cnr-h I I I- CD I - '7 F----i--- I L_- I I 1f ' r ' I n Oh , d I 5 CALIFOR A T- EET CALIFORNIA STREET m I First Avenue School F° (X Barricade Locations o S Possible "No Exit" Sign Locations o d Directional Signs (if desired) 0. - FH Fire Hydrant o' CI) amino v t • I Arcadia Shopper's Faire Participant Acknowledgement Check Date(s) ❑ June 28, 2000 ❑July 26, 2000 ['August 30, 2000 I/we, , doing business as • hereby acknowledge the following: • 1. The Shopper's Faire program is planned, operated, administered, and managed by the Arcadia Business Association ("Association"), a non-profit association of business owners and merchants in the downtown. 2. I/we are not contractors, subcontractors, employees or agents of the City of Arcadia or the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. 3. I/we agree that the City of Arcadia and/or the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency is/are not liable for any damages, including, but not limited to loss, injuries or damage to persons or property, including employees, machinery, equipment, supplies, merchandise, and produce. I/we further agree to.hold harmless and . indemnify the City of Arcadia and/or the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency from and against any claims for such damages. • • • Signed: Date: • Exhibit 2 to Street Closure Conditions ��T1I OF; CITY OF r RCADI - O. • Please ChecY,One • i • r r' 240 WE untinoton Drive • P.O. Box 60021 • Arcac ',A 91066 NEW APPLICATION D_ �:•. � � CHANGE OF OWNER J ` 1 (626) 574-5430• Fax (626) 447-9173• Attn: Bus. License Office CHANGE OF ADDRESS .�1 .7:::c .- .%,/ CHANGE OF BUSINESS NAME ..I .TxT• BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION HOME OCCUPATION U Retail U Wholesale U Service ❑ Service/Delivery U General Contractor U Sub Contractor -OFFICIAL USE ONLY• ., U Professional U Property Ownership ❑ Manufacturing ❑ Industrial. ❑ Warehouse U Other BUSINESS LICENSE NO. Business Name EXPIRATION DATE Business Address RATE TYPE (Cannot be P.O.Box for nan-esempt businesses per State of California,Business&Professions Code-Section 17538.5) . BUSINESS TYPE City State Zip SIC CODE Mailing Address DATE PAID ' • City State Zip 'CHECK NO. lU CASH Business Phone ( ) Business Fax( ) • - Is your business located in the City of Arcadia? U Yes U No Start Date Description of Business Ownership: 0 Corporation ❑ Corp-Ltd Liability U Partnership U Sole Proprietor U Limited Partnership ❑Trust State License No. License Type Expiration Date Resale No. FEIN No. SEIN No. •Enterbelownamesof-Owners;i:?artnerssailCorporiite.Otficers .1 seddltiDnal•aheets:asinecessary, a :, Owner Name Title Phone( ) - . Home Address Cell Phone( ) City State Zip Social Security No. Drivers License No. E-mail No. Owner Name Title Phone( ) Home Address Cell Phone( ) __ City State _ Zip Social Security No. Drivers License No. E-mail No. -ln case ofemergentiy,- lease:cnntaet '"° . •• . Name Title Phone( ) Address Cell Phone( ) City State Zip Alarm:Compan yV IAiPp'IleaWe);; . . ... Name Title Phone( ) Address • . License No. it State Zip TYPE OF BUSINESS_::?,`.: :i- ''' c`..: _':-:::::BUSINESS'LICENSE:FEE.- . • Retall/WholesafelSeti iceBase.fee - ' "•• - -•' '• .+ - per employee,+ per-vehicle Service/Delivery•_ •Service-vehicles going to a location in`Arcadia • per vehicle General Building Contractor •• Base fee + per:vehicle 46/ 8 . Specialty-Bulidiing:Contractor :'Base fee + per vehicle 4-. . - Professional - per Professional+ per employee Property:ownership •• - . :Commercial,Base fee • + per unit over two(2) Apartments,Base fee + per unit over four(4) Other fit64,.:..�� L75-0--•f"- • : : :, Penalty.,There is a 100%`;penalty on'any Business operation in the City of Arcadia without a valid license. I DECLARE,UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY, THAT THE INFORMATION IN THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT. Date: Signature of Owner or Representative: RETURN ENTIRE APPLICATION FORM TO ABOVE P.O.BOX AND MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA Exhibit 3 to Street Closure Conditions • JUNE7, 2000 RIE(+ EIV Th . PETITION TO CLOSE FIRST AVENUE FOR STREET FAIRE !I N 0 9 2000 SPONSORED BY: ARCADIA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION DeveiopnunSorvicaa &womb:Dove!Ka m Miami WE THE UNDERSIGNED ARE PETITIONING THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL TO ALLOW THE CLOSING OF SOUTH FIRST AVENUE FOR THE STREET FAIRES. SOUTH FIRST AVENUE WILL BE CLOSED FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ALLEY BELOW HUNTINGTON DRIVE DOWN TO CALIFORNIA STREET. THE STREET WILL BE CLOSED AT 4:00 P.M. UNTIL 10.00 P.M. THE ACTUAL TIME OF THE FIARE WILL BE FROM 5:00 P.M. UNTIL 9:00 P.M. THE THREE DATES WILL BE JUNE 28Th,JULY 26TH AND AUGUST 30TH. ALL ARE ON THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS SIGNATURE , Cof"se12l:tiJ)-V J fob ..S 7/s17 } 3G S. r,'✓Sr /� UV-CALL'A LL° I:`{U,,ri.q��. ��1 5 . /�.s �L / - ALA •^,Lt�i J /ns /E71 /77 -s =s/ _ . l - 5 , /% S. is' kiti All Ad eill 0 A I 11° draida" Pak 41 JUNE 7, 2000 RECEr! '^,, PETITION TO CLOSE FIRST AVENUE FOR STREET FAIRE 3-11-NU 9 2000 SPONSORED BY: ARCADIA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 0evu1;,;;tktM 3aiv►ctia Economic Dwralopmant Division WE THE UNDERSIGNED ARE PETITIONING THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL TO ALLOW THE CLOSING OF SOUTH FIRST AVENUE FOR THE STREET FAIRES. SOUTH FIRST AVENUE WILL BE CLOSED FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ALLEY BELOW HUNTINGTON DRIVE DOWN TO CALIFORNIA STREET. THE STREET WILL BE CLOSED AT 4:00 P.M. UNTIL 10.00 P.M. THE ACTUAL TIME OF THE FIARE WILL BE FROM 5:00 P.M. UNTIL 9:00 P.M. THE THREE DATES WILL BE JUNE 28TH,JULY 26T4 AND AUGUST 30TH. ALL ARE ON THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS SIGNAT i RE : A Jfs ZX-2J J /17,3T 4?-74- / 2oNTV c,2/5- S. /422.CT��� `.�•ltn•/ " j!t�� pole= , 9 / Z7 S --/r 41, ,ria5 f/0- `yts j L: g�; " 20o SN, Pr n 0 b- <.. . c,z-1 rov,‘=t- • . ,_ ~ :~ : A N N 0 T A T E D : A G E N D A Arcadia City Council and Redevelopment Agency Meeting June 20, 2000 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers Conference Room - ACTION ROLL CALL: Council Members Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic All present 1. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL (NON-PUBLIC HEARING/FIVE MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) None 2. STUDY SESSION a. Recommendation to provide direction concerning the architectural siyle of the r[oaei No. 3 new police facility. appno~ea by consensus of 3. CLOSED SESSION 7/13/00 Mtg 1 scheduled to view refine- a. Discussion of pending litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1):ments to neW one (1) case. (A determination concerning a possible claim against the City for Pn faoiiiry. employment benefits relating to health insurance). b. Discussion of litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(c): one (1) case. At 6:37 p.m. RECESSED to Closed Session. 7:00 p.m. RECONVENED Regular Mtg. Council Chambers in Council Chambers at 7:OSp.m. INVOCATION Reverend Roger Sonnenberg, Our Savious Lutheran Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Steven Strobel and Jason Marino ROLL CALL: Council Members Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic nii nresent 4. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS See Minutes MOTION: Read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only and waive naoPCea s-o reading in full. 5. PRESENTATION of Mayor's Community Service Award to the Arcadia lnterfaith Action Group. 6. PRESENTATION of Mayor's Employee Recognition Award to Dena Spanos-Hawkey. Gary A. Kovacie, Mayor • Mickey Segal, Mayor Profempore • Roger Chandler, Dr. Sheng Chang, Gail A. Marshall, Council Members William R. Kelly, City Manager June D. Alford, City Clerk : , ~ ~ ACTION 7. PRESENTATION of Mayor's Business Recognition Service Award to Margit Holakoui. 8. PRESENTATION to Bill and Ginger Olegario. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - CITY COUNCIL All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing or Joint Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning the proposed item of consrderation. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the City Council or Redevelopment Agency with respect to rtem 9 or 1 D you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections which you or someone else raised at or prior to the time of the public heanng. Pub. Hrg. Closed a. Recommendation to ADOPT Resolution No. 6186, A Resolution of the Adopt Re~,.6186 5-0 City Council of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, adopting the operating budget for the City of Arcadia for the 2000-2001 fiscal year and approving the proposed spending plan for 2001-2002 Fiscal Year. Recommendation to ADOPT Resolution No. 6187, A Resolution of the Adooted 5-0 City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, adopting the Capital Improvement Program and the Equipment Acquisition Program for the five-year period 2000-2001 through 2404-2005. b. Recommendation to ADOPT Resolution No. 6183, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, setting City water rates and finding the rates will not exceed the estimated amount necessary to fund operation of the City Water System. c. Recommendation to ADOPT Resolution No. 6182, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, setting City sewer rates and finding the rates will not exceed the estimated amount necessary to fund operation of the City Sewer System. Pub. Hrg. Closed Adout Res. 6183 5-C Pub. Hrg. Closed Adopt Res.6182 5-C Recommendation to INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 2122, an Ordinance of incroaucea s-o the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, amending Section 2696 of Article II, Chapter 6 of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to the sewer service charge. Pub.Hrg.Closed d. Recommendation to ADOPT Resolution No. 6184, A Resolution of the Adopt Res.6184 5-0 City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, setting service rates for the m.~t 5-0 collection of residential refuse and recyclables pursuant to Section 5120.7 of the Arcadia Municipal Code. 10. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL: Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic n11 nresent ~ Pub. Hrg. Closed a: Recommendation to ADOPT Resolution No. 6181, A Resolution of the A~o~t Rec.6181 5-0 City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, adopting a Negative Declaration, making findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33445 and authorizing the use of Redevelopment Agency tunds for public improvements comprising the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Capital Improvement Program. 2 ~, ~ ~ Joint Public Hearing continued Recommendation to ADOPT Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. ARA 186, a Resolution of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency of ihe Ciiy of Arcadia, California, making findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33445 to authorize the use of Redevelopment Agency funds for public improvements comprising the Fiscal Year 2000-2001Capital Improvement Program. ACTION Adonted 5-0 11. TIMERESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE "AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS Jason rlarino THE CITY COUNCIL (NON-PUBLIC HEARING/FIVE MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER Mary Huntrobel ~PER$ON~ ' . ~ Jeffrey Lee ~ Ana Lisa Kennedy Steve Leeming Mary Mitchell Peter Uliich Art Valenzuela 12. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS City Council Reports/Announcements/Statements/Future Agenda Items see Minuces RECESS CITY COUNCIL •. xECESS 9:25 co 9:45 p.m. 13. MEETING OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 14, TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NON-PUBLIC HEARING/FIVE MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) Recommendation to deny the request of Capital Currency, Inc. for a n rove usa e at waiver of Agency Resolution No. 172 to permit a payday advance check to ~ontdi D on re~ cashing business at 10 E: Huntington Drive, Suite E. signage 4-1 15. CONSENT a. Minutes of the June 6, 2000 regular meeting. nPpro~ea s-o a5 amen-~e~ b. Recommendation toADOPT Resolution No: ARA-187, A Resolution of ~a~,nrea s-n the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency of the City of Arcadia, California; approving the operating budget for the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year 2000-2001, and approve in concept the proposed spending plan for Fiscal Year 2001-2002. c. • Recommendation to appropriate $50,000.00 for three (3) downtown traffic nvProvea 5-0 signal modification projects from unappropriated reserves. 13 4:00 ~ ADJOURN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY to July 8~, 2000 at 8?~ p.m. 3 ": ~ ~ RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL ACTION 16: CITY CLERK a. Recommendation to appoint members to the following Boards and Commissions: Arcadia Beautiful Commission (3) Parking District Commis§ion (4) Building/Fire Code Appeals Board (1) Planning Commission (1) Human Resources Commission (2) Senior Citizens' Commission (5) Library Board (1) ~ Sister City Commission (3) Recreation and Parks Commission (1) 17. CONSENT a. Minutes of the June 6, 2000 special and regular meetings. A roved 5-0 as amen e b. Recommendation to accept a monetary gift of $15,00o.00 from the nppro~ea s-o Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for the purchase of library materials. c. Recommendation to ADOPT Resolution No. 6188, A Resolution of the Adopted 5-0 City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, establishing the appropriation limit for the 2000-2001 Fiscal Year. d. Recommendation to award a contract in the amount of $49,4JO.OO t0 CLSApproved s-o Landscape Management, Inc: for irrigation improvements at Hugo Reid Park. e. Recommendation toaward a contract in the amount of $221,882.81 to Aonroved 5-0 Roy Allen Slurry Seal, Inc. for the 1999-2000 street resurfacing program. f: Recommendation to enter into a contract with the Arcadia Unified School ~nro~ea s-o District to provide luncheon meals for senior citizens at the Arcadia Community Center from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001. g. Recommendation to auChorize the City Manager to execute an agreement aPpro~ea s-o with Liebert, Cassidy for labor relations and personnel legal services for Fiscal Year 2Q00-2001. h. Recommendation to award a Professional Services Agreement in the Apnroved 5-0 amount of $25,630.00 to Dewan, Lundin & Associates for the design of street improvements at the intersection of Live Oak/EI Monte Avenues and on Canyon Avenue. i Recommendation to approve a request of the Arcadia Business appro~ea s-o Association to close. South First Avenue from the alley south of Huntington4Q~ e to C~I' q ia Street on June 28, July 26 and August 30,, 2000 from~:~p.m. to ~ p.m. for a Street Fair. d : V • • • 18. CITY MANAGER ACTION a. Consideration of options including adoption of Urgency Ordinance No: 2123, Adopted 4-0 w, An Interim Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, l.abseention b direction to stafl California, relating to the R-2 zoned properties north of Live Oak Avenue re comprehensive between Greenfield Avenue and Fourth Avenue. reporc co r1ng. Comsn, in August 19. CITY ATTORNEY a. Recommendation to ADOPT Resolution No. 6177, A Resolution of the Adonted 5-0 City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, adopting a policy for retention/destruction of obsolete records of the City. b. Recommendation to INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 2120, An Ordinance of Tnc.-o~a s_o the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, amending Chapter 9 of Article I of the Arcadia Municipal Code establishing procedures for processing claims against the City. 13 4:00 ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL to Julyk~, 2000 at ~ p.m. in memory of William Phelps, 11:29 p.m. 5 ry zrA rr J•; • ARCAD 14'O8AT89 STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT June 20, 2000 TO Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Pen 1-n, Assistant City Manager/Development Services !.- Director t Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney By: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS INCLUDING ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE 2123 RELATING TO THE R-2 ZONED PROPERTIES NORTH OF LIVE OAK AVENUE BETWEEN GREENFIELD AVENUE AND FOURTH AVENUE SUMMARY The attached Urgency Ordinance 2123 is before the City Council for consideration to prohibit the construction of multiple family units on the properties set forth below that are zoned R-2, but are in conflict with the existing General Plan designation of Single-Family Residential 0-6 du/ac. The Urgency Ordinance would remain in effect until such time as a study has been completed to determine the appropriate zoning and/or general plan designation for the subject properties. The Development Services Department is recommending that the City Council adopt Urgency Ordinance 2123 and direct staff to proceed with a study of the subject properties and schedule a public hearing for August 1 for consideration of continuation of the Interim Ordinance for up to ten (10) months and 15 days as allowed pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a). BACKGROUND Recently a proposal for architectural design review was submitted for a four unit multiple-family residential condominium project at 2600 S. Third Avenue. During the design review process, it was noted that although the property is zoned R-2 which allows up to 12 d/u per acre, the General Plan designation for the site is single-family residential 0-6 du/ac. The applicant Jeffrey Lee (Nevis Construction) withdrew the application but suggested that a General Plan change be processed for this parcel. D 5-20 rpt R-2 Page 1 yS� � 'rr 3 In reviewing the City's zoning map it was noted that eleven lots along Greenfield Avenue, Lee Avenue, Second, Third and Fourth Avenues (see attached map) north of the commercial properties fronting on Live Oak Avenue are zoned R-2. These properties have been zoned R-2 since at least 1949. The current General Plan designation for all these properties is Single-family residential 0-6 du/ac and has been that way since at least 1970. The following table sets forth the properties, lot sizes, existing development and the potential R-2 development that would be allowed by code. Address Square footage Existing # units R-2 allowable units 2606 Greenfield 20,530 1 5 2615 Greenfield* 11,556 2 3 2601-03 Lee Ave.* 6,682 , - 2 1.8 2600-02'Lee Ave.* 7,466 2 ' 2 2607-09 Lee Ave.* 14,846 2 3.9 2601 S. Second 12,080 1 . 3 2600 S. Second 15,360 1 4 2601 S. Third 15,360 1 4 2600 S. Third 15,440 1 4 2601 S. Fourth 14.976 1 3.9 2536 S. Fourth 15,360 1 4 TOTAL UNITS 15 existing 39 allowed by code If the properties were developed as R-1 single family residential, a maximum of 11 units would be allowed. However, four of the existing lots (*) are currently developed with two units: 2615 Greenfield, 2601 Lee Avenue, 2600 Lee Avenue and 2607 Lee Avenue. Based on the R-2 zoning requirements 39 units could potentially be constructed on the eleven lots. . RECOMMENDATION In order to conduct a comprehensive land use study to determine what the appropriate land use designation(s) for these properties should be, the Development Services Department is recommending that an urgency interim ordinance be adopted for a 45 day period moratorium, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a). This section of the Government Code allows the City Council "to adopt as an urgency measure an interim ordinance, prohibiting any uses which may be in conflict with a contemplated general plan, specific plan, or zoning proposal which the legislative body, planning commission or the planning department is considering or studying or intends to study within a reasonable.time." . . 6-20 rptR-2 0 Page 2 This 45-day period would allow the City time to provide the appropriate public hearing notice pursuant to Section 65090 to extend the interim ordinance for up to ten (10) months and 15 days. During this moratorium the Development Services Department would be able to analyze and investigate the most appropriate land use designation for these properties and make a recommendation to the City Council. Both the urgency ordinance and extension of the interim ordinance requires a four-fifths vote of the legislative body for adoption. If the City Council does not wish to proceed with the urgency ordinance the City Council may: 1. Take no action and let any person/developer interested in proposing a zone change or general plan change proceed with the filing of an application. 2. Direct staff to study this area, but do not adopt a moratorium on development. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt Urgency Interim Ordinance 2123 and direct staff to proceed with the appropriate study and schedule a • public hearing for continuation of this ordinance for ten months and 15 days per Government Code Section 65090. - Attachments: Urgency Interim Ordinance 2123 Approved by: 1111 - William R. Kelly, City Manager 6-20 apt R-2 Page 3. : v ,'— ` o 19 Memorandum arcadia redevelopment agency DATE: June 20, 2000 TO: Arcadia Redevelopment Agency FROM: William R. Kelly, Executive Director Don Penman, Deputy Exec Ate Director Tracey L. Hause, Treasure SUBJECT: ' RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. ARA- 187 ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE ARCADIA. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001, AND APPROVE IN CONCEPT THE PROPOSED SPENDING PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002. SUMMARY It is recommended that the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency: Approve Resolution No. ARA-187, adopting the Operating Budget for the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 and approve in concept the proposed spending plan for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. BACKGROUND The Budget for the fiscal years 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 was'distributed to the Agency on May 18, 2000. On June 6, 2000, a study session was held to discuss the Budget, respond to questions, and receive input. DISCUSSION There were no recommendations made for revisions to the Budget at the study session. As a result, staff is recommending adoption of the 2000-2001 ' FY operating budget as presented and approval, in concept, of the proposed spending plan for.the 2000-2001 FY. LASE; IMAGED s�p1rou P RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency: Approve Resolution No. ARA-187 adopting the Operating Budget for the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 and approve in concept the proposed spending plan for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. Approved: 1,1intkit William R. Kelly, Executive Director y , • MEMORANDUM Development Services Department • DATE: June 20, 2000 TO: Mayor and City Council Chairman and Members, Arcadia Redevelopment Agency FROM: ton Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director y: Pete Kinnahan, Economic Development Administrator ! Prepared By: Brian Saeki, Redevelopment Project Analyst SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING — RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 6181 ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION, MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445 AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMPRISING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND TO APPROVE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 186, APPROVING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION, MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 33445 TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMPRISING THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. SUMMARY The Redevelopment 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 and the Agency Board must make three findings: a) that the .proposed improvements are of benefit to.the Project Area or the immediate neighborhood in which the project is located; b) that there are no other reasonable means of financing the proposed project available to the community; c) that the project will assist in the elimination of blighting conditions in the Project Area and is consistent with the adopted Implementation Plan. A report summarizing the proposed Agency Capital Improvement Projects for FY 2000-2001 (Attachment 1) has been prepared pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33679'setting forth the amount of tax increment to be used to fund the proposed capital improvements, setting forth the facts to support the three findings citied above, and describing the redevelopment purposes for which the funds are being used. An Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the proposed Historical Museum project (included in the proposed FY 2000-2001 Agency Capital Improvement Program) have been prepared and the Negative Declaration is recommended for adoption (Attachment 2). The projects listed below, with the exception of the Historical Museum and Police Facility, are f? ",/_ 747Q141/ec /0 ( ' d 3 fi • Mayor and City Council June 20, 2000 Page 2 categorically exempt under the 2000 CEQA Guidelines, Section 3.16 Categorical Exemptions. Staff has prepared a Preliminary Exemption Assessment and a Notice of Exemption (NOE) (Attachment 3) for those projects. The NOE is recommended for adoption. Staff is also recommending that the City Council adopt City Council Resolution No. 6181 (Attachment 4) and the Redevelopment Agency adopt ARA No. 186 (Attachment 5) making findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 33445 and authorizing the use of Redevelopment Agency funds for Public Improvements comprising the Fiscal Year 2000- 2001 Capital Improvement Program. DISCUSSION The Five Year City-wide Capital Improvement Program (CIP) lists projects of a City-wide nature and projects serving a larger population in a specific area of the City. There are other important projects near or in the Redevelopment Project Area for which no City funds are available or which are not as high a priority in the City-wide Capital Improvement Program but are important to the Project Area, e.g., traffic signal or lighting projects, minor sidewalk, roadway, or median reconstruction. There may also be larger more defined projects, e.g., Historical Museum project, for which adequate City funding is unavailable. Together these projects constitute the Agency's proposed annual CIP. Therefore, the 1999-2004 Redevelopment Agency Implementation Plan is proposed to be amended to add an annual Agency Capital Improvement Program. Amendment No. One, if approved, will create an annual CIP. The first year's projects are listed below: Historical Museum The existing 1,800 sq. ft. facility is a rehabilitated modular temporary building not designed as a museum or educational use, with deteriorating roof, HVAC and electrical/plumbing systems. The proposed. Historical Museum will be 4,000 sq. ft. to replace the aging modular building. The new facility will include a new storage area, educational teaching areas, display cabinets, • and a new center court using the existing parking at the rear (east side) of the Community Building. (The Agency proposes to fund no more than $100,000 of the estimated $800,000 cost. It would only backfill in any shortfall in the private fundraising). Traffic Signal Upgrades Traffic signal upgrades are needed at four intersections (Colorado/Colorado Place, Colorado/Santa Anita, Huntington/Santa Clara, Colorado/Huntington) because of increased traffic and obsolescence of the existing equipment. Work includes up-graded service cabinets, new mast arms, pedestrian heads, wiring terminals, and safety lighting features. The intersections will receive ADA ramps and removal of median signals and unnecessary signage. Mayor and. City Council . June 20, 2000 Page 3 Front Street/St. Joseph Reconstruction Currently, this area is unimproved with curb and gutter and sidewalk only on the west and south side of Front Street and St. Joseph Street respectively. The east and north side does not have any curb, gutter, sidewalk, or full width roadway pavement. The existing asphalt terminates in the dirt on the east and north side with a non-standard drainage pipe crossing under the MTA Railroad Tracks from Flower Street draining onto Front Street. Improvements will include the construction of new curb and gutter and a five-foot sidewalk along the entire length of Front Street and St. Joseph Street. Also, Front Street will be paved with asphalt to 40 feet in width curb to curb. A new drainage system and new landscaping are also included in the project. . Santa Anita Entry Corridor Santa Anita, south from the 210 Foothill Freeway to Huntington Drive is a major entry to both the City and to the Downtown Project Area. This proposed project will enhance the appearance of the Santa Anita entry corridor. The project will beautify a currently non- descript and undistinguished roadway, as well as improve traffic circulation at the intersection of Wheeler and Santa Anita. The new streetscape, modeled on the existing Huntington Drive, First Avenue lighting, street furniture, and landscaping elements, would further enhance the image of this area to the development community as well as to shoppers and Racetrack patrons who now use Santa Anita and Santa Clara for travel. However, the project is not intended to duplicate the Downtown project either in cost or magnitude. Initial funding is for planning and design only. Police Facility . The City Council by the adoption of City Council Resolution 6158 on February 1, 2000, adopted a Negative Declaration, approved the police facility, and made the required Health and Safety Code findings required by Sections 33445 and 33679. The Agency appropriated $1,000,000 for the project. The FY 2000-2001 CIP proposes to add $1,500,000 in additional funds to the project. Summary Report Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 33445 and 33679, a Summary Report has been prepared (Attachment 1) which describes the proposed capital improvements, sets forth the purpose of the improvements, describes the relationship of each improvement to the Project Area, and describes the amount of Agency funds to be used. • Mayor and City Council June 20, 2000 Page 4 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Development Services Department has prepared an initial study for the proposed Historical Museum project. The 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. The proposed project will not 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 (Attachment 2). Staff has previously assessed the Police Facility on February 1, 2000, both as to the Health and Safety Code findings required by Sections 33445 and 33679, and as to CEQA. A Negative Declaration was adopted. The other projects listed above (with the exception of the Historical Museum and Police Facility) are categorically exempt under the 2000 CEQA Guidelines, Section 3.16 Categorical Exemptions, Classes 1,4,11. Staff has prepared a Preliminary Exemption Assessment and Notice of Exemption (Attachment 3) for your review and approval. FISCAL IMPACT . The total amount of Redevelopment Agency funds proposed in the FY 2000-2001 Agency Capital Improvement Program is $2,033,000. The following is a breakdown of the proposed projects and their estimated costs: Police Facility Project $1,500,000 Historical Museum Project $ 100,000 Traffic Signal Upgrades: $ 230,000 Colorado/Colorado.Pl. $50,000 . Colorado/Santa Anita $80,000 Huntington/Santa Clara $50,000 Colorado/Huntington $50,000 . Front Street/St. Joseph Reconstruction $ 171,000 Project Santa Anita Entry Corridor Project $ 32,000 Grand Total - $2,033,000 Mayor and City Council ' June 20, 2000 Page 5 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council and Redevelopment Agency open the public hearing, receive public comments, and following the close of the hearing: It is recommended that the City Council adopt City Council Resolution No. 6181 (Attachment 4), adopting a Negative Declaration, making findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33445 and authorizing the use of Redevelopment Agency funds for Public Improvements comprising the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Capital Improvement Program. It is recommended that the Redevelopment Agency adopt Agency Resolution No 186 (Attachment 5), approving a Notice of Exemption, making findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 33445 to authorize the use of Redevelopment Agency funds for Public Improvements comprising the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Capital Improvement Program. Approved: —Ankid William R. Kelly, City Manager/Executive Director Attachment One — Summary Report Attachment Two — Initial Study; Negative Declaration (Historical Museum) Attachment Three — Preliminary Environmental Assessment; Notice of Exemption Attachment Four— City Council Resolution 6181 Attachment Five—Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Resolution 186 • FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 AGENCY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SUMMARY REPORT (PER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33679 REDEVELOPMENT.LAW) REGARDING THE PROPOSED USE OF ARCADIA.REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TAX INCREMENT FUNDS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN AND/OR NEAR THE ARCADIA CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA May 15, 2000 • ATTACHMENT 1 {• SUMMARY REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 AGENCY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Introduction This summary report has been prepared consistent with Health and Safety Code Sections 33445 and 33679 and serves to describe several proposed capital improvement projects in and near the Redevelopment Project Area.. This report has. been prepared in order to explain to the public why Redevelopment Agency tax increment funds are to be used to pay for these public improvements. A location map showing the general locations of the proposed improvements is Exhibit A. The 1999-2004 Redevelopment Agency Implementation Plan is proposed to be amended (Amendment One, dated June 20, 2000). This will add an annual Agency Capital Improvement Program (CIP)which will include the projects or similar type projects listed below. , 1. Historical Museum Project $100,000 • The-existing 2,000 sq.ft.-facility is a rehabilitated modular-temporary bank- building not designed as a museum or educational use, with deteriorating roof, HVAC and electrical/plumbing systems. . • The improved:Historical Museum will be 4,000 sq. ft. to replace the aging modular building: The new facility will include a new storage area, educational teaching areas, display cabinets, and a new center court using the existing parking at the rear (east side) of the Community Building. The Agency is, being requested to pay $100,000 of the estimated $800,000 cost of the new building since the facility and the services it provides will benefit the residents and businesses in the project area. Also, the museum will have historical information regarding downtown Arcadia as well as information regarding the establishment of the project area and its significance to the City. (The site is in the original Survey area) The Gilb Family donated $300,000 to initiate the project in'1998. • Consequently, no monies were allocated in the City budget or are . available to pay all or part of the project. The City has applied for and • • • received a grant for approximately $95,000 for planning and architectural services related to the Historical Museum. However, in the absence of other City governmental financial support or private donations, the Redevelopment Agency is the only alternative funding source that can provide assistance. This contribution is consistent with the Central Redevelopment Project Area Five Year Implementation Plan (see Table No.2B - Master List of Projects/"Public Facilities Assistance") 1999-2004. which was adopted in December 1999. 2. Traffic Signal Upgrades Total - $230,000 Signal upgrades are needed at four intersections (listed below) because of increased traffic and obsolescence of the existing equipment: Work includes up-graded service cabinets, new mast arms, pedestrian heads, wiring terminals, and safety lighting features. The intersections will receive ADA ramps and removal of median signals and unnecessary signage. The new development in and adjacent to the project area will create an increase in traffic. The signal upgrades at the four intersections (listed below) will be of benefit to the businesses and residents in the project area by being able to regulate and adjust to the traffic flow in the project area at peak and off peak traffic times throughout the day. This will encourage additional patronage of downtown offices, shops, and — — restaurants. The major funding sources for City wide capital improvement projects include the Capital Outlay Fund, gas tax funds, Prop C funds, and sewer and water facility funds. However, with an increasing City wide Capital Improvement Program, these funding sources are limited to paying for other high priority projects. Because of this, the only way to fund these • needed signal improvements in the project area in a timely way is through Redevelopment Agency financing. The traffic signal improvements are consistent with the Central Redevelopment Project Area Five Year Implementation Plan 1999-2004 which was adopted in December 1999. a) Colorado/Colorado Place $50,000 b) Colorado/Santa Anita $80,000 c) Huntington/Santa Clara $50,000 d) Colorado/Huntington • $50,000 TOTAL $233,000 3. Front Street/St. Joseph Reconstruction Project $171,000 Currently, this area is unimproved with curb and gutter and sidewalk on the west and south side of Front Street and St. Joseph Street respectively. The east and north side does riot have any curb, gutter, sidewalk, or full width roadway pavement. The existing asphalt terminates in the dirt on the east and north side with a non-standard drainage pipe crossing under the MTA Railroad Tracks from Flower Street draining onto Front Street. Improvements will include the construction of new curb and gutter and a five-foot sidewalk along the entire length of Front Street and St. Joseph Street. Also, Front Street will be paved with asphalt to 40 feet in width curb to curb. A new drainage system and new landscaping are also included in the project. The addition of curb, gutter, and sidewalk will eliminate the current physical blighted condition of Front Street and rectify the storm water flow and drainage problems. '. The improvements to Front Street will benefit the residents and businesses in the project area: 1) the new street asphalt overlay will help with the flow of commercial traffic onto and across Front Street, 2) the new curb and gutter will direct water runoff to appropriate areas for drainage, and 3) the new sidewalk will help to create a more pedestrian friendly attractive environment along Front Street and St. Joseph Street. Like the traffic signal upgrades, otherfunding sources like the Capital Outlay Fund, gas tax funds, Prop C funds, and sewer and water facilities replacement funds must be prioritized with these projects of the most benefit to the entire City or a larger population in an area of the City. • Because these proposed roadway improvements are a.direct benefit to a non-residential part of the project area, it is not a high priority for the other funding sources. Therefore, Redevelopment Agency funds are proposed to fund this project. This proposed project is consistent with the 1999-2004 Central Redevelopment Project Area Five Year Implementation Plan (see Table . 3b — Note 6) which was adopted in December 1999. 4. Santa Anita Entry Corridor Project $32,000 • The City is under-grounding utilities along N. Santa Anita Avenue and E. Santa Clara from Colorado Boulevard to Huntington Drive in FY2000- 2001. Santa Anita Avenue is a major entry/exit way for visitors,to the Santa Anita Race Track, County Park, and Santa Anita Fashion Mall and to the downtown project area hotels, restaurants, offices, and shops. • This project proposes to retain the existing medians and large trees. It also proposes to add landscaping, decorative lights, street furniture, signage; and striping consistent with the improvements on Huntington Drive (but to a much lesser degree) in order to improve the image of the City and the downtown. This project will enhance the appearance of the north Santa Anita entry to the project area and the downtown business district. Businesses and residents will benefit from this project because it not only beautifies an_d area that is non-descript and undistinguished, but will improve traffic circulation at the intersection of Wheeler and Santa Anita. It is also a benefit to the project area because the new streetscap.e would further enhance the image of this underutilized area to the development community as well as to shoppers and Racetrack patrons who now use Santa Anita and Santa Clara for travel, avoiding the Huntington Corridor. Similar to the previously mentioned traffic signal upgrades and Front Street improvements, the major funding sources for City wide capital improvement projects are prioritized due to an ever growing Capital Improvement Program. This project is not a high priority in comparison to other City wide projects, but will be a significant benefit to the project area. Therefore, Redevelopment Agency funds will be used to fund this project. This,project will help to improve the traffic flow on intersecting arterial streets and provide the area with the necessary public improvements to help create an aesthetic, attractive, and functional environment similar to the previous Downtown 2000 Project. This project is also consistent with the 1999-2004 Central Redevelopment Project Area Five Year Implementation Plan (see page 49) which was adopted in December 1999. 5. Police Facility , : . • $1,500,000 This $16 million dollar project, to design and construct a new 42,000 sq. ft. police station on the former National Guard Armory property, was previously assessed in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 33445:and 33679 (and CEQA). The FY2000-2001 CIP proposes to add $1,500,000 to the previously appropriated $1,000,000 (total $2,500,00). An additional appropriation of$1,500,000. is anticipated in FY2001-2001. GRAND TOTAL - $2,033,000 CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT • NEGATIVE DECLARATION A. Title and Description of Project: The Ruth V. and Charles E. Gilb Historical Museum The Ruth V. and Charles E. Gilb Historical Museum is a 4,000 square foot single story historical museum. The new building will replace an existing 2,000 square foot single story modular trailer on the Community Center site at 380 W. Huntington Drive cannot by retrofitted to meet current seismic and handicap standards. The new facility will be built and maintained 160 feet to the east on the same Community Center site and will utilize existing Community Center parking. The facility will be funded by private and corporate donations and the Redevelopment Agency and operated by the non-profit Arcadia Historical Society. Following completion of the new building the current historical building will be removed/demolished, and that location converted to a landscaped patio/open space area. B. Location of Project: 380 W. Huntington Drive C. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Applicant: The City of Arcadia Contact: Don Penman 240 W. Huntington Drive (626) 574-5414 Arcadia, CA 91007 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: May 23, 2000 By: Date Posted: May 25, 2000 Peter P. Kinnahan, Economic Development Administrator ATTACHMENT 2 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM t \ice ih+n 1. Project Title: The Ruth V. and Charles E. Gilb Historical Museum 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Arcadia/Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Development Services Department (Economic Development Division) 240 W.Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Peter P. Kinnahan(626) 574-5408 Brian Saeki (626) 574-5409 4. Project Location: 380 W. Huntington Drive 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Don Penman,Assistant City Manager/ Development Services Director City of Arcadia 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91006 6. General Plan Designation: Public Facilities &Grounds 7. Zoning: S-2 (Public Purpose) 8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved,including but not limited to later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for its implementation. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary.): The Ruth V. and Charles E. Gilb Historical Museum is a 4,000 square foot single story historical museum. The new building will replace an existing 2,000 square foot single story modular trailer on the Community Center site at 380 W. Huntington Drive cannot by retrofitted to meet current seismic and handicap standards. The new facility will be built and maintained 160 feet to the east on the same Community Center site and will utilize existing Community Center parking. The facility will be funded by private and corporate donations and the Redevelopment Agency and operated by the non-profit Arcadia Historical Society. Following completion of the new building the current historical building will be removed/demolished, and that location converted to a landscaped patio/open space area. The project is hereafter referred to as the "Historical Museum Project". (See site plan and concept elevations, attached) 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: (Briefly describe the project's surroundings.) North: Unzoned(Arcadia Methodist Hospital) South: R-1 (Second One-Family)—Church; Multi-Family East: Arcadia County Park—Golf Course West: R-3 &R-1 (Multiple Family&Second One-Family)—Santa Anita Race Track CEQAFORMS/CHECKLIST May 23,.2000 Page 1of5 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required(e.g.,permits,financing approval,or participation agreement): City of Arcadia,Planning Division/City Engineering Division/City Public Works Services Depaliment/City Fire Department/City Water Division/Los Angeles County Engineer; Los Angeles County Sanitation District; Los Angeles'County Flood Control District ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project,involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. - Aesthetics — Agriculture Resources — Air Quality - Biological Resources — Cultural Resources — Geology/Soils - Hazards &Hazardous — Hydrology/Water Quality — Land Use/Planning Materials — Noise — Population/Housing — Mineral Resources - Recreation — Transportation/Traffic - Public Services - Mandatory Findings of - Utilities/Service Systems Significance DETERMINATION(To be completed by the Lead Agency): On the basis of this initial evaluation: X I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a • NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. - I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,there will notbe a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent.A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. - I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. — I find that the proposed project MAY have a"potentially significant or"potentially significant unless mitigated"impact on the environment,but at least one effect 1)has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2)has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required,but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM «J„ - - • Page 2 of 5 — I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,because all potentially significant effects (a)have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and(b)have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project,nothing further is required. 4/13/2000 Signature Date Peter P.Kinnahan ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Printed Name For CITY/RVPUB/2000/313785 FORM"J" Page 3 of 5 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except"No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A"No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved(e.g.the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g. the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants,based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved,including off-site as well as on- site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. • 3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur,then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant,less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from"Potentially Significant Impact" to a"Less than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where,pursuant to the tiering,program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analyses Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are"Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated,"describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts(e.g. general plans,zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate,include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. CITY/RVPUB/2000/313785 FORM "J" Page 4 of 5 7) Supporting Information Sources. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions form this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected. 9) The explanation of each issue should identify: a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) the mitigation measure identified, if any,to reduce the impact to less than significance. • • CITY/RVPUB/2000/313785 FORM "J" Page 5 of 5 j • • INITIAL STUDY RUTH V. __ D CHARLES E. GILB Less Than HISTORICAL MUSEUM Significant Potentially With Less Than • Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: I. AESTHETICS. Would the project: • a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? X The single story Historical Museum project is located adjacent to the Arcadia Flood Control Wash,near the Arcadia County Park, and at the rear of the Community Center. The proposal will be required to comply with local architectural standards and will not affect scenic vistas. • X b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including,but not limited to, trees,rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? The single story Historical Museum project is located adjacent to the Arcadia Flood Control Wash, near the Arcadia County Park, and at the rear of the Community Center. The proposal will be required to comply with local architectural standards and will not affect scenic resources. X c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? - The singe story Historical Museum project is located adjacent to the Arcadia Flood Control Wash,near the Arcadia County Park, and at the rear of the Community Center. The proposal will be required to comply with local architectural standards and will not degrade the area. X d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? The proposal will be required to comply with City architectural standards and illumination requirements. II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES. In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead.agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model(1997)prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM"J" Page 1 of 22 • J ' Y • INITIAL STUDY RUTH' ND CHARLES E. GILB Less Than HISTORICAL MUSEUM Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: a)Convert Prime Farmland,Unique Farmland, or X Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency,to non-agricultural use? The proposed Historical Museum project will not impact agricultural farmland. The surrounding uses are the Arcadia County Park and other public facilities. • X b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? The proposed Historical Museum project will be consistent with other surrounding public uses. The Historical Museum site is not located in area zoned for agricultural uses. X c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in - conversion of Farmland,to non-agricultural use? The proposed Historical Museum project will be • consistent with other surrounding public uses. The Historical Museum site is not located in area zoned for agricultural uses. III. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the X • applicable air quality plan? The proposed Historical Museum project is for public purposes and will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, alter climatic conditions, or result in objectionable odors. The development of the site will be in accordance with State and City Building Codes, and local air quality regulations as administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. • CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM"J" Page2of22 • INITIAL STUDY RUTH V. .) CHARLES E. GILB .ess Than HISTORICAL MUSEUM Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute ,,, , r„ X substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? • The proposed Historical Museum project is for public purposes and will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, alter climatic conditions, or result in objectionable odors. The development of the site will be in accordance with local air quality regulations as administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. . X • c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of arty criteria pollutant for which the project region is non- attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? The proposed Historical Museum project is for public purposes and will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, alter climatic conditions, or result in objectionable odors. The development of the site will • be in accordance with local air quality regulations as administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. X d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? The proposed Historical Museum project is for public purposes and will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, alter climatic conditions, or result in objectionable odors. The development of the site will be in accordance with local air quality regulations as administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. • N N N X e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? The proposed Historical Museum project is for public purposes and will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, alter climatic conditions, or result in objectionable odors. The development of the site will be in accordance with local air quality regulations as administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM"J" • • Page 3 of 22 INITIAL STUDY RUTH AND CHARLES E. GILB Less Than HISTORICAL MUSEUM Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or ,,, X through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans,policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? The proposed Historical Museum project is within a populated area zoned and currently used for public • purposes in which similar projects have been developed. The proposal will not have any impacts on • biological resources. X b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans,policies,regulations or by the California Depaitnient of Fish and Game or U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service? The proposed Historical Museum project is within a populated area zoned and currently used for public purposes in which similar projects have been developed. The proposal will not have any impacts on biological resources. X c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act(including,but not limited to,marsh,vernal pool, coastal, etc.)through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? The proposed Historical Museum project is within a • populated area zoned for public purposes in which similar projects have been developed. The proposal will not have any impacts on biological resources. X d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? The proposed Historical Museum project is within a populated area zoned for public purposes in which similar projects have been developed. The proposal will not have any impacts on biological resources. CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM"J" Page 4 of 22 • • INITIAL STUDY RUTH V. •D CHARLES E. GILB Less Than • HISTORICAL MUSEUM Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: X e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? The proposed Historical Museum project is within a populated area zoned for public purposes in which similar projects have been developed. The proposal will not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources. X f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan,Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local,regional, or state habitat conservation plan? The proposed Historical Museum project is within a populated area zoned for public purposes in which similar projects have been developed. The proposal will not have any impacts on biological resources. • • • CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM"J" Page 5 of 22 INITIAL STUDY RUTH' _ ND CHARLES E. GILB • Less Than HISTORICAL MUSEUM Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: V. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance N N N X of a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? The proposed Historical Museum project is within a populated area zoned for public purposes in which similar projects have been developed. The proposal will not have any impacts on historical resources, other than to better preserve them. N N N X b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? The proposed Historical Museum project is within a populated area zoned for public purposes in which similar projects have been developed. The proposal will not have any impacts on archaeological resources. N N N X c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? The proposed Historical Museum project is within a populated area zoned for public purposes in which similar projects have been developed.None of the above resources have been identified at the subject area. N N N X d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? The proposed Historical Museum project is within a populated area zoned for public purposes in which similar projects have been developed.None of the above resources have been identified at the subject area. VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS --Would the project: . a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial N • N X adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury or death involving: While this entire region is subject to the effects of seismic activity,the subject location has not been determined to be especially susceptible to any of the above geological or soil problems. CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM "J" Page 6 of 22 INITIAL STUDY RUTH V.')-i-.14D CHARLES E. GILB ess Than HISTORICAL MUSEUM Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault,'as delineated on X the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. While this entire region is subject to the effects of seismic activity,the subject location has not been • determined to be especially susceptible to any of the above geological or soil problems. • X ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? While this entire region is subject to the effects of seismic activity,the subject location has not been determined to be especially susceptible to any of the above geological or soil problems. - X iii) Seismic-related ground failure,including liquefaction? While this entire region is subject to the effects of seismic activity,the subject location has not been determined to be especially susceptible to any of the above geological or soil problems. The site is on slightly sloping land, and is not within an area subject to inundation, subsidence,or expansion of soils. .. X iv) Landslides? While this entire region is subject to the effects of - seismic activity,the subject location has not been determined to be especially susceptible to any:of the above geological or soil problems. The site is on slightly sloping land,and is not within an area subject to inundation,subsidence,or expansion of soils. X b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? While this entire region is subject to the effects of seismic activity,the subject location has not been determined to be especially susceptible to any of the above geological or soil problems. The site is - essentially flat land, and is not withip an area subject to inundation, subsidence, or expansion of soils. The proposal is for office, exhibits,public meeting, and storage purposes and will not necessitate extensive excavation,grading or filling. CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM"J" Page 7 of 22 INITIAL STUDY RUTH` VD CHARLES E. GILB Less Than HISTORICAL MUSEUM Significant , Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation ,Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or _ X that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on-or off-site landslide,lateral spreading, subsidence,liquefaction or collapse? While this entire region is subject to the effects of seismic activity,the subject location has not been determined to be especially susceptible to any of the above geological or soil problems. Because of the buildings closeness to the Arcadia Wash,sufficient - geotechnical testing of the ground will be made prior. to final building plans being prepared and construction done. The site is on slightly sloping land, and is not within an area subject to inundation, subsidence,or expansion of soils. The proposal is for public purposes and will not necessitate extensive excavation,grading or filling. No unique geological or • physical features have been identified at the site. X d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1- B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? While this entire region is subject to the effects of seismic activity,the subject location has not been determined to be especially susceptible to any of the above geological or soil problems. The site is on slightly sloping land,and is not within an area subject to inundation,subsidence,or expansion of soils. X e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use '. of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? ' While thisentire region is subject to the effects of seismic activity,the subject location has not been determined to be especially susceptible to any of the ' above geological or soil problems. Waste water will be disposed of by the Arcadia sewer system. VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: • CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM "J" Page,8 of 22 • • INITIAL STUDY RUTH V. ,u.J CHARLES E. GILB ess Than HISTORICAL MUSEUM Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: X a)Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport,use, or disposal of hazardous materials? The proposed Historical Museum project does not involve hazardous substances, nor will it create or expose people to health hazards. • • b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the X environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? • The Historical Museum project is for a one-story museum and does not involve hazardous substances, nor will it create or expose people to health hazards. Removal of the existing facility will comply with State Statutes, County and City codes. X c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? The Historical Museum project is for a one-story museum and does not involve hazardous substances, nor will it create or expose people to health hazards. Removal of the existing facility will comply with State Statutes, County and City codes. X d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5 and, as a result,would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? The subject site has no''known hazardous material • pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. X e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted,within two miles of a public airport or public use airport,would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? The Historical Museum project is not located within an airport land use plan or,where such a plan has been adopted. CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM"J"• Page 9 of 22 • INITIAL STUDY RUTH . . AND CHARLES E. GILB Less Than • HISTORICAL MUSEUM Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: d) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, r X would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? The Historical Museum project is not within the, vicinity of a private airstrip. e) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with X an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? The Historical Museum project will be in compliance • with emergency access and fire safety regulations. f) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, X injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? The proposed Historical Museum project is for a one- story museum. The proposal does not involve hazardous substances, nor will it create or expose people to health hazardous. The proposal will be in compliance with emergency access and fire safety regulations. VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge ., X requirements? The proposed Historical Museum project is for a one- story museum, and will only change the existing absorption rate and the existing drainage pattern of the subject site. The project is designed to direct the surface runoff into catch basins and then into the Arcadia Wash in accordance with City's Code requirements, and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. • CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM "J" Page 10 of 22 INITIAL STUDY RUTH V.{ . 5;ID CHARLES E. GILB !Less Than HISTORICAL MUSEUM • Significant - Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere ,,, X substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g.,the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? The proposed Historical Museum.project is for a one- story museum, and will only change the existing absorption rate and the existing drainage pattern of the subject site. The project is designed to direct the surface runoff into catch basins and then into the Arcadia Wash in accordance with City's Code requirements, and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. c) Substantially alter.the existing drainage pattern of the ,,, X site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on-or off-site? The proposed Historical Museum project is for a one- story museum, and will only change the existing absorption rate and the existing drainage pattern of the subject site. The project is designed to direct the surface runoff into catch basins and then into the Arcadia Wash in accordance with City's Code requirements, and to the satisfaction of the City - Engineer. d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the X site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on-or off-site? The proposed Historical Museum project is for a one- story museum, and will only change the existing absorption rate and the existing drainage pattern of. the subject site. The project is designed to direct the surface runoff into catch basins and then into the Arcadia Wash in accordance with City's Code - requirements, and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM"J" Page 11 of 22 • - • INITIAL STUDY RUTH —ND CHARLES E. GILB . Less Than HISTORICAL MUSEUM Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact. Incorporated Impact Issues: e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed X the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? The proposed Historical Museum project is for a one- story museum, and will only change the existing absorption rate and the existing drainage pattern of the subject site. The project is designed to direct the surface runoff into catch basins and then into the Arcadia Wash in accordance with City's Code requirements,and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? X The proposed Historical Museum project is for a one- story museum, and will not degrade water quality. g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as X mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? The Historical Museum project is located within an area surrounded by public uses and is not within a 100-year flood hazard area. h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures X which would impede or redirect flood flows? The Historical Museum project is located within an area surrounded by public uses and is not within a _ 100-year flood hazard area. i)Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, X injury or death involving flooding,including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? The risk of flooding of the Historical Museum is remote. j)Inundation by seiche,tsunami, or mudflow? X The proposed Historical Museum project is for a one- story museum, and will only change the existing absorption rate and the existing drainage pattern of the subject site. The,project is designed to direct the surface runoff into catch basins and then into the• Arcadia Wash in accordance with City's Code requirements, and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM"J" Page 12 of 22 i . INITIAL STUDY RUTH VI D CHARLES E. GILB t, /Less Than. . HISTORICAL MUSEUM- . Significant • - Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: IX.' LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? ,, X The proposed Historical Museum project will not disrupt or divide any established community. The . surrounding uses are recreational/open space and public facility. The facility will replace and expand the existing deteriorating museum. • b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan,policy, or �. - ,, ,, X regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project . (including,but not limited to the general plan, specific plan,local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? The proposed Historical Museum project does not conflict with any plans or policies adopted by the City - or Agency. • c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan ,, N N X or natural community conservation plan? The proposed Historical Museum project does not . • conflict with any such plans. • X.MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: . a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral X resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? There has been no evidence of mineral resources in the past;'therefore the proposed Historical Museum project would not result in the loss of available known . mineral resources. • b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important ,, X mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? V There has been no evidence of mineral resources in the past; therefore the proposed Historical Museum project would not result in the loss of available known mineral resources. • CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 - FORM"J" Page 13 of 22 INITIAL STUDY RUTH''$' ,•'ND CHARLES E. GILB Less Than HISTORICAL MUSEUM . Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact • Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: • XI. NOISE. Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in — X excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? There will be a short term increase in noise levels due , to construction and clearance on the site. However, there are no residences or hospital rooms within 150 feet+/-of the project site,and the project is for construction of a relatively small 4,000 square foot museum. Once the construction is completed,noise generated from the museum or parking area should not adversely impact any of the neighboring properties due to the distance and the probable limited number of people at the Museum events and the nature of the probably activities and events at the Museum. b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive r - ,., X groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? There could be a short term increase in•the generation of groundborne vibration due the construction and demolition on the site. However,.there are no - . . residences or hospital rooms within 150 feet+1- of the project site, and the project is for construction of a . relatively small museum. Once the construction is . completed,the museum will not generate groundborne vibration. c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise X levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? There will be a short term increase in the ambient noise levels due to construction on the site. Once the construction and clearance is completed,it is ' anticipated that the addition of the museum should not ' generate any adverse amount of ambient noise. • • • CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM"J" Page 14 of 22 - • . INITIAL STUDY RUTH V. ). CHARLES E. GILB ;ss Than HISTORICAL MUSEUM Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ,r X ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? There will be a short term increase in the ambient noise levels due to construction and demolition/clearance on the site. However,there are no residences within 150 feet+/-of the project site, and the project is for construction of a small museum which can accommodate 300 people at most(A3B occupancy). e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, X where such a plan has not been adopted,within two miles of a public airport or public use airport,would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? • The proposed Historical Museum project is not in an airport land use plan or within two miles of a public airport. • f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, X would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? The proposed Historical Museum project is not in the vicinity of a private airstrip. X.H. • POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either X directly(for example,by proposing new homes and businesses)or indirectly(for example, through extension of road or other infrastructure)? The proposed Historical Museum project is for a one- story museum with approximately 3-5 permanent workers and up to 20 part time volunteers. The proposed project will not induce substantial population growth in the area, since the staff and volunteers are only relocating from the existing facility to the new building 160 feet away. CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM"J" Page 15of22 INITIAL STUDY RUTH . : AND CHARLES E. GILB Less Than HISTORICAL MUSEUM Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, N N N X necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? The Community Center and existing Historical Museum are on the same property. The lot is located in an area surrounded by public uses. No housing will be displaced due to the project. c) Displace substantial numbers of people,necessitating N N N X the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? The Community Center and existing Historical Museum are on the lot. The lot is located in an area surrounded by public uses. No housing or people will be displaced due to the project. • XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project: a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts • associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities,need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios,response times or other • performance objectives for any of the public services: The 2,000 square foot historical museum is simply relocating to a larger 4,000 square foot facility on the same site. There will be no significant impact on public services. Fire protection? N N N X The proposal is for a one-story museum in a populated area zoned for public purposes in which such projects have already been developed. The building will be sprinklered per code. The project will not create any significant impact upon public services. N N N X Police protection? The proposal is for a one-story museum in a populated area zoned for public purposes in which such projects have already been developed. The project will not create any significant impact upon public services. CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM "J" Page 16 of 22 INITIAL STUDY RUTH V.�'_-_?D CHARLES E.•GILB Less Than HISTORICAL MUSEUM Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: Schools? - � X The proposal is for a one-story museum in a populated area zoned for public purposes in which such projects have already been developed. The project will not create any significant impact upon public schools but will provide increased learning opportunities for local school children. Parks? ,,, X The proposal is for a one-story museum in a populated area zoned for public purposes in which such projects have already been developed. The project will not • create any significant impact upon public services. • Other public facilities? X The proposal is for one-story museum in a populated area zoned for public purposes in which such projects have already been developed: The project will not create any significant impact upon public services. XIV. RECREATION. Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional X • parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? The proposal is for a one-story museum in a populated area zoned for public purposes in which such projects have already been developed. The project will not create any significant impact upon recreational services. b) Does the project include recreational facilities or X require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which have an adverse physical effect on the environment? The proposed Historical Museum project is a'one- story museum and does not propose the construction ' or expansion of recreational facilities which may have an adverse physical effect on the environment. • CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM"J" Page 17 of 22 ' INITIAL STUDY RUTH _AND CHARLES E. GILB Less Than HISTORICAL MUSEUM Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: r' XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project: a)Cause an increase in traffic,which is substantial in X ,,, relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the • street system(i.e.,result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips,the volume to capacity ratio on roads,or congestion at intersections)? The proposed Historical Museum project will not substantially increase the existing traffic load and capacity. Parking will be onsite in already existing but seldom used parking spaces•(37) at the rear(east) of the Community Building. Approximately 3-5 permanent &up.to 20 part time volunteers will work in the building. Because there is an existing Historical Museum on site presently,the anticipated increase in • traffic volume is minimal. Occasionally,the facility will have special events or exhibits generating 100+ cars or several buses at one time using the east and main Community Center parking lots. This is less than the Community Center generates for their own special events. City staff will coordinate events/activities for the Historical Museum and Community Center to ensure there is no conflict. On street parking is permitted on Campus. b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of r ' X service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? The proposed Historical Museum project will not significantly affect the level of service on roadways or at intersections. Access to and exiting from the Community Center is available on Huntington and Campus. • c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including , X either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? • The proposed Historical Museum project will not impact air traffic patterns. CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM"J" Page.18 of 22 • INITIAL STUDY RUTH V.J' "1 CHARLES E. GILB ass Than HISTORICAL MUSEUM significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature X (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? The proposed Historical Museum project will not • affect any of the above impacts. The project may be subject to mitigation measures such as additional signage or similar measures should any traffic or parking related impacts arise. e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ,, X The proposed Historical Museum project will not affect emergency access and will have proper emergency access. • f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? ,, X • The proposed Historical Museum project will have sufficient parking to code. The east (rear)parking area(37 spaces) in the Community Center is seldom used. Street parking is also available on Campus. The project may be subject to mitigation measures should any traffic or parking related impacts arise. g) Conflict with adopted policies,plans, or programs ,,, X supporting alternative transportation(e.g.,bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? The proposed Historical Museum project will not conflict with adopted policies or plans adopted by the City supporting alternative transportation. XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the r X applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? The proposed Historical Museum project is for a one- story museum in a populated area zoned for public purposes in which such projects have already been developed. The project will not create any significant impact upon utilities and service systems. CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM"J" Page 19 of 22 INITIAL STUDY RUTH _ NND CHARLES E. GILB Less Than HISTORICAL MUSEUM Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: b) Require or result in the construction of new water or ,., X wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities,the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? The proposed Historical Museum project is for a one- story museum in a populated area zoned for public • purposes in which such projects have already been developed. The project will not create any significant impact upon utilities and service systems. c) Require or result in the construction of new storm X water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? The proposed Historical Museum project is for a one- story museum in a populated area zoned for public purposes in which such projects have already been developed. The project will not create any significant impact upon utilities and service systems. d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the X project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? The proposed Historical Museum project is for a one- story museum in a populated area zoned for public purposes in which such projects have already been developed. The project will not create any significant impact upon utilities and service systems. e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment X provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? The proposed Historical Museum project is for a one- story museum in a populated area zoned for public - purposes in which such projects have already been developed. The project will not create any significant impact upon utilities and service systems. CITY/RVPUB/20.002000/546265 FORM"J" Page 20 of 22 • INITIAL STUDY RUTH V,«''D CHARLES E. GILB. _, Less Than HISTORICAL MUSEUM Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: • f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted X capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste -. disposal needs? The proposed Historical Museum project is for a one- story museum in a populated area zoned for public purposes in which such projects have already been developed. The project will not create any significant impact upon utilities and service systems. g) Comply with federal; state, and local statutes_and ,, X regulations related to solid waste? , The proposed Historical Museum project is for a one- story museum in a populated area zoned for public purposes in which such projects have already been developed. The project will not create any significant impact upon utilities and service systems. XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the ' ' X quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat or a fish or wildlife species,cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels,threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community,reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? The proposed Historical Museum project is for a one-story office building zoned for public purposes in which such projects have already been developed. The project will not have any of • the above mentioned effects or impacts. CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM"J" Page 21 of 22 • • i I INITIAL STUDY RUTH'. ___ND CHARLES E. GILB Less Than HISTORICAL MUSEUM Significant Potentially. With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Issues: b) Does the project have impacts that are individually X limited,but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current project, and the effects of probable future projects.) The proposed Historical Museum project is for a one-story office building essentially being relocated and expanded in the same location • zoned for public purposes in which such projects have already been developed. The project will not have any of the above mentioned effects or impacts. c) Does the project have environmental effects X which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? The proposed Historical Museum project is for a one-story office building zoned for public purposes in which such projects have already been developed. The project will not have any of the above mentioned effects or impacts. • • • • • CITY/RVPUB/20002000/546265 FORM"J" Page 22 of 22 • • PRELIMINARY EXEMPTION ASSESSMENT • (Certificate of Determination- • When Attached to Notice of Exemption) 1. Name or description of project: AGENCY FY2 0 0 0-2 0 01 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2. Location: •'VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT ARCADIA 3. Entity or person undertaking project: X A. ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY . . B. Other (Private) (1) Name: (2) Address: 4. Staff Determination: The Agency's Staff, having undertaken and completed a'preliminary review of this project in accordance with the Agency's "Local Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)" has concluded that this project does not require further environmental assessment because: a. The proposed action does not constitute a project under CEQA. b. The project is a Ministerial Project. c. The project is an Emergency Project. d. The project constitutes a feasibility or planning study. e. :x The project is categorically exempt. Applicable Exemption Class: Class 1, Class 4, Class 11 f. The project is statutorily exempt. Applicable Exemption: _ g. - The project is otherwise exempt on the following basis: h. The project involves another public agency which constitutes the Lead Agency. Name of Lead Agency:- . Date: JUNE 9 , 2000 . Staff , . AGCY/2000/RVPUB/312855 FORM "A" ATTACHMENT 3 AGENCY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS The following is a description of the each project for the proposed FY2000-2001 Agency Capital • Improvement Program which are categorically exempt as per CEQA Guidelines, Section 3.16 Categorical Exemptions. 1.) Traffic Signal Upgrades - Colorado/Colorado Place Colorado/Santa Anita Huntington/Santa Clara Colorado/Huntington Signal upgrades are needed at four intersections (listed above) because of increased traffic and obsolescence of the existing equipment: Work includes up-graded service cabinets„new mast arms, pedestrian heads, wiring terminals, and safety lighting features. The intersections will receive ADA ramps and removal of median signals and unnecessary signage. CEQA Guidelines,Section 3.16 Categorical Exemptions, Class 1: Existing Facilities 2.) Front Street/St. Joseph Street Reconstruction Project Currently, this area is unimproved with curb and gutter and sidewalk on the west and south side of Front Street and St. Joseph Street respectively. The east and north side does not have any curb, gutter, sidewalk, or full width roadway pavement. The existing asphalt terminates in the dirt on the east and north side with a non-standard drainage pipe crossing under the MTA, Railroad Tracks from Flower Street draining onto Front Street. Improvements will include the construction of new curb and gutter and a five-foot sidewalk along the entire length of Front Street and St. Joseph Street. Also, Front Street will be paved with asphalt to 40 feet in width curb to curb. A new drainage system and new landscaping are also included in the project. CEQA Guidelines, Section 3.16 Categorical Exemptions, Class 4: Minor Alterations to Land 3.) Santa Anita Entry Corridor Project - North Santa Anita, south of the 210 Freeway This project proposes to retain the existing medians and large trees. It also proposes to add landscaping, decorative lights, street furniture, signage, and striping consistent with the improvements on Huntington Drive in order to improve the image of the City and the downtown. CEQA Guidelines, Section 3.16 Categorical Exemptions, Class 11: Accessory Structures • NOTICE OF EXEMPTION TO: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors FROM: ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT or AGENCY X County Clerk 240 W Huntington Drive County of: Arcadia, CA 91007 LOS ANGELES 1. Project Title:AGENCY FY2000-2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2. Project Location- Specific: VARIOUS LOCATIONS SEE ATTACHED 3. (a) Project Location - City: ARCADIA (b) Project Location - County: LOS ANGELES 4. Description of nature, purpose, and beneficiaries of Project: SEE ATTACHED 5. Name of Public Agency approving project: ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 6. Name of Person or Agency carrying out project:PETER P. KINNAHAN 7. Exempt status: (Check one) . (a) Ministerial project. (b) Not a project.. (c) Emergency Project. (d) x Categorical Exemption. State type and class number: Class 1 : Existing Facilities, Class 4: ,Minor Alterations,Class 11 Accessory (e) Declared Emergency. Structures (f) Statutory Exemption. State Code section number: (g) Other.. Explanation: 8. Reason why project was exempt: CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT 9. Contact:'Person: PETER P. KINNHAN . Telephone: : (626) 574-5408 . 10. Attach Preliminary Exemption Assessment (Form "A") before filing. Date Received for Filing: , Signature (Lead Agency Representative) (Clerk Stamp Here) • Title AGCY/2000/RVPUB/313782 FORM "B" AGENCY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS The following is a description of the each project for the proposed FY2000-2001 Agency Capital Improvement Program which are categorically exempt as per CEQA Guidelines, Section 3.16 Categorical Exemptions. 1.) Traffic Signal Upgrades - Colorado/Colorado Place Colorado/Santa Anita Huntington/Santa Clara Colorado/Huntington Signal upgrades are needed at four intersections (listed above) because of increased traffic and obsolescence of the existing equipment: Work includes up-graded service cabinets, new mast arms, pedestrian heads, wiring terminals, and safety lighting features. The intersections will receive ADA ramps and removal of median signals and unnecessary signage: CEQA Guidelines, Section 3.16 Categorical Exemptions, Class 1: Existing Facilities 2.) Front Street/St. Joseph Street Reconstruction Project Currently, this area is unimproved with curb and gutter and sidewalk on the west and south side' of Front Street and St. Joseph Street respectively. The east and north side does not have any curb, gutter, sidewalk, or full width roadway pavement. The existing asphalt terminates in the dirt on the east and north side with a non-standard drainage pipe crossing under the MTA Railroad Tracks from Flower Street draining onto Front Street. Improvements will include the construction of new curb and gutter and a five-foot sidewalk along the entire length of Front Street and St. Joseph Street. Also, Front Street will be paved with asphalt to 40 feet in width curb to curb. A new drainage system and new landscaping are also included in the project. • CEQA Guidelines, Section 3.16 Categorical Exemptions,,Class 4: Minor.Alterations to Land 3.) Santa Anita Entry Corridor Project - North Santa Anita, south of the 210 Freeway This project proposes to retain the existing medians and large trees. It also proposes to add landscaping, decorative lights, street furniture,signage, and striping consistent with the • improvements on Huntington Drive in order to improve the image of the City and the downtown. CEQA Guidelines, Section 3.16 Categorical Exemptions, Class 11: Accessory Structures 3 RESOLUTION NO. 6181 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION, MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 33445, AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMPRISING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Capital Improvement Program includes significant improvements in the public right-of-way both in, adjacent to, and near the Project Area, and within the original survey area; and WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 33445 requires approval of the expenditure of Redevelopment Agency funds for improvements which will be publicly owned, the City Council is able to make three findings: a) that the proposed improvements are of benefit to the project area or the immediate neighborhood in which the project is located; b) that there are no other'reasonable means of financing the improvements available to the community; c) that the payment of Agency funds for the improvements will assist in the elimination of one or more blighting conditions inside the project area and is consistent with the Implementation Plan adopted pursuant to Section 33490; and • WHEREAS, a report entitled "Fiscal Year 2000-2001-Agency Capital Improvement Program Summary Report" ("Summary")'is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the Summary (Exhibit A) sets forth the facts regarding the amount of property taxes to be used to pay for the proposed improvements, sets forth the facts supporting the three determinations to be made by the City Council per Health and Safety Code Section 33445, and sets forth the redevelopment purpose for which such taxes are being used; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Agency and City of Arcadia California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines, staff has prepared an Initial Study of the proposed Historical Museum project, and based upon said Initial Study, has caused to be prepared a Negative Declaration regarding the Project in accordance with CEQA, all attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit B; and ATTACHMENT 4 • WHEREAS, pursuant to Agency and City of Arcadia CEQA Guidelines, the Agency has 'caused to be published a notice of a public hearing to consider the adoption of a Negative Declaration; and • NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The facts set forth in the recitals are true and correct. SECTION 2. The facts supporting those certain findings required by Health and Safety Code Section 33445 are true and correct as set forth in the Summary, Exhibit A, attached hereto and as set forth in the staff report submitted to and considered by the City Council with reference to this Resolution. SECTION 3. That the City Council finds in light of the whole record that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, that the Negative Declaration reflects the . independent judgment of the City Council, and that the Negative Declaration (Exhibit B) as proposed by staff be adopted. . SECTION 4. That a full and fair noticed public hearing having been held on the Negative Declaration prepared in connection with the Project; as stated in the recitals herein, as the lead agency under CEQA, the City Council approves the Negative Declaration.for the Project as . attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference, as and if modified at the public hearing, and directs staff to file a Notice of Determination with the Los Angeles County Clerk in accordance with the City of Arcadia CEQA Guidelines. . SECTION 5. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed improvements both inside and outside the redevelopment project area are of benefit to the project area, or the immediate neighborhood-in which the project is located. SECTION 6.. The City Council hereby finds that there are no other reasonable means of financing the proposed improvements available to the community. SECTION 7. The City Council hereby finds that the payment of funds for the proposed improvements will assist in the elimination of one or more blighting conditions inside the redevelopment project area, and is consistent with the Implementation Plan adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33490. SECTION 8. The City Council hereby approves and consents to the payment by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency for all and any part of the public improvements which are part of the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Agency Capital Improvement Program. • SECTION 9. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the adoption of this Resolution. SECTION 10. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption. Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of June, 2000. Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: • City Attorney . City of Arcadia • 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. 6181 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 20th day of June 2000, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: City Clerk of the City of Arcadia t i EXHIBITS TO CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 6181 Exhibit A — Summary Report See Attachment One to the June 20, 2000 Staff Report Exhibit B — Initial Study and Negative Declaration, Historical Museum See Attachment Two to the June 20, 2000 Staff Report • RESOLUTION NO. ARA-186 A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION, MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445 TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMPRISING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency (the "Agency") proposes to'pay $2,033,000 in the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Capital Improvement Program for significant improvements in the public right-of-way and on public property both in, adjacent to, and near the Project Area, and within the original survey area; and WHEREAS, the Agency has caused the preparation of, and the City Council has reviewed and considered a summary report (the "Summary"), attached hereto as Exhibit A, setting forth the facts regarding the amount of property taxes to be used to pay for the proposed improvements; and . WHEREAS, in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 33679, the Agency has caused to be published notice of a public hearing for review of the Summary on the proposed capital improvement projects; and WHEREAS, on December 7, 1999 by ARA Resolution 183, the Agency adopted a Five Year Implementation Plan (1999-2004) which,was amended by Amendment No. One on June 6, 2000, which describes removing blight in the project area, describes programs, projects, and activities which.are or will eliminate or reduce the blighting elements, and describes the projects in the Summary in the Implementation Plan; and WHEREAS, the Agency has prepared and certified on November 20, 1973, a program environmental impact report for the Redevelopment Plan; and ATTACHMENT 5 J r WHEREAS, pursuant to Agency and City of Arcadia California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines, staff has prepared an Initial Study of the proposed Historical Museum project, and based upon said Initial Study, has caused to be prepared a Negative Declaration regarding the Project in accordance with CEQA, all attached hereto and incorporated herein,as Exhibit B; and WHEREAS, the City has caused to be published notice of the City's intent to adopt a negative declaration for the Historical Museum Project at the City Council meeting of June20, 2000; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a Negative Declaration and made the findings required by Health and Safety Code 33445 and 33679 on February 1, 2000; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Agency and City of Arcadia CEQA Guidelines, staff has prepared a Preliminary Exemption Assessment (Exhibit C) for the remainder of the projects listed in the Summary, with the exception of the Historical Museum and Police Facility, which are categorically exempt under the 2000 CEQA Guidelines, Section 3.16 Categorical Exemptions, Classes 1,4,11. NOW, THEREFORE, THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the facts set forth in the recitals hereof are true and correct. SECTION 2. That the.Summary attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby accepted and approved. SECTION 3. Based upon the Preliminary Environmental Assessment, the Agency determines that the projects listed in the Summary, with exception of the Historical Museum and the Police Facility, are categorically exempt under the 2000 2 CEQA Guidelines, Section 3.16 Categorical Exemptions, Classes 1,4,11 and staff is authorized to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Clerk. SECTION 4. That expenditures of $2,033,000 in.the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Capital Improvement Program for improvements on public property and in the public right-of-way both in, adjacent to, and near the Project Area and within the original survey area, be approved, and staff directed to implement these projects. SECTION 5. That the Secretary of the Agency is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the adoption of this Resolution. SECTION 6. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption. Passed, approved' and adopted this 20th day of June, 2000. . . Chairman Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ATTEST: Secretary of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency APPROVED AS TO FORM: Agency Attorney 3 / , ) STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, JUNE D. ALFORD, Secretary of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency hereby certifies that the foregoing Resolution No. ARA-186 was passed and adopted by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Chairman Pro Tern and attested to by the Secretary at a regular meeting of said Agency'held on the 20th day of June 2000, and that said ARA Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: • ABSTAIN: - Secretary of the • Arcadia Redevelopment Agency • • 4 . 4 1 EXHIBITS TO ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION 186 Exhibit A— Summary Report See Attachment One to the June 20, 2000 Staff Report Exhibit B — Initial Study and Negative Declaration, Historical Museum See Attachment Two to the June 20, 2000 Staff Report Exhibit C — Preliminary Environmental Assessment and Notice of Exemption See Attachment Three to the June 20, 2000 Staff Report • 5 • r /0 E r1,5 Jr, pi f I Memorandum • arcadia redevelopment agency DATE: June 20, 2000 TO: Arcadia Redevelopment Agency FROM: qg Don Penman, Deputy Executive Director By: Pete Kinnahan, Economic Development Administrator SUBJECT Recommendation to Deny Request of Capital Currency for Waiver of Agency Resolution 172 to Permit a Payday Advance Check Cashing Business at 10 East Huntington Drive, Unit E SUMMARY ARA Resolution 172 adopted by the Agency January 19, 1993, declares that "check cashing" is an inappropriate business in the Redevelopment Project Area (see Attachment 1, page 7). City staff has therefore denied a Business License application for Capital Currency, doing business as Payday Advance, for an office in the retail complex at 10 East Huntington Drive (see Attachment 2). Capital Currency has appealed this decision to the Agency Board (see Attachment 3). Staff is recommending denial of their request. DISCUSSION The Agency has spent over $40 million to-revitalize the project area, to bring in high quality new businesses, revitalize the economic base of the downtown, and improve the appearance of this historic commercial district. In 1993, as part of this process, the Agency Board adopted ARA 172 declaring that certain uses were inappropriate, that is, not desired in the project area, and requesting that the City deny a new business license application for such, uses. Over the intervening years, this Resolution has been effective in meeting its purpose. Capital Currency, Inc., doing business as Payday Advance apparently based upon the fact that the City has permitted "Fast Check" to operate at 151 East Duarte Road, has applied for a business license and has executed a lease to use the rear unit (Unit E) in the retail complex at the southeast corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue. City staff reviewed their request and based upon ARA 172, denied the application for a business license (Attachment 2). Following City denial of the issuance of a business license, Capital Currency submitted a package of information (Attachment 3) to support their appeal of the City's action. They point out that their offices in Azusa and Pomona are supported LASER IMAGED Arcadia Redevelopment Agency June 20, 2000 Page 2 by each City's respective Chamber of Commerce. They have included letters of appreciation from some of their clients, and provided pictures of their facilities in Azusa, Covina, and Pomona. Capital Currency define. themselves not as,a typical check cashing business which dispenses cash, food stamps, money orders, Western Union telegrams, and handles payments of utility bills, but more as a . "financial institution" providing "paper", not cash, services to the community. A representative of the firm will be at the meeting to address the Agency. In reviewing their initial request and the information filed with the appeal, staff continues to recommend denial because the "check cashing" use, even as Capital Currency defines it, is inconsistent with the objectives in ARA 172: Whereas, in order to eliminate blight..., both the Agency and the City desire to encourage and facilitate the establishment and growth of high quality retail outlets, stores and restaurants, professional office uses and industrial uses in the project area,..., and Whereas, certain inappropriate uses exist or might otherwise be permitted in the Project Area which cause blight or detract from the reputation, market acceptance, security, attractiveness and image of the Project Area... The Agency further finds that the needs of the community would be adequately served by the location of certain uses, described in the Guidelines as inappropriate for the Project Area, in other more suitable areas within the City, since (a) the Project Area constitutes merely a small area within the City, (b) other areas within the City generally do not contain the blighted conditions which caused the need for adoption of the Redevelopment Plan for the Project, Area, and (c) there is sufficient demand from residents, businesses and community organizations in other areas of the City for such uses to be located in those areas. The Agency further finds that the uses described in the Guidelines as inappropriate for the Project Area do not constitute uses which would facilitate development of integrated, high quality office complexes and retail centers, and that many of such uses would be incompatible with existing structures and _ desired redevelopment project due to the appearance, traffic, noise, glare, smoke, or similar factors typically associated with such uses. Inappropriate uses are specifically listed in ARA 172, but the Agency also may include "anything which the Agency determines to be similar in character." Staff believes that Capital Currency, doing business as Payday Advance, will detract from the reputation, attractiveness, market acceptance, and image of the downtown project area, that other commercial zones (C-2) in the City are available for such a use, and therefore recommends denial of their request. • Arcadia Redevelopm_. Agency June 20, 2000 Page 3 The broker for the landlord informs staff that Unit E has been vacant for a long time, and has generated no income for the landlord or the City. City staff is of the opinion the unit, in the rear of the'complex, probably is a poor retail location, but could be used for offices, thereby generating income to the landlord and minor business license revenues for the City. Even though the property in question is not in a conspicuous location, approval of this use would be inconsistent with ARA 172 and could set a precedent for similar types of uses in the location. FISCAL IMPACT There could be a loss of business license revenues if the unit remains unleased. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Agency deny the appeal of Capital Currency for a Business License pursuant to ARA 172. Approved: William R. Kelly, Executive Director bmb Attachments: 1. ARA Resolution 172 2. Note of May 8, 2000, from Corky Nicholson regarding Business License Application - Capital Currency, doing business as Payday Advance; letter of May 16, 2000, from Pete Kinnahan 3. Capital Currency Appeal Package, dated June 1, 2000 • RESOLUTION NO. ARA 172 A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ESTABLISHING USE AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES WHEREAS, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency (the "Agency") has expended over $30, 000, 000 to redevelop the area (the "Project Area") subject to the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Redevelopment Project (the "Redevelopment Plan") ; and WHEREAS, the City of Arcadia (the "City") has expended over $1, 000, 000 in Community Development Block Grant, Gas Tax, Lighting Maintenance District, Sewer Fund, Proposition A, SB 821 and General Fund monies and proposes to spend an additional $1,100, 000 over the next three years to revitalize the downtown Project Area; and WHEREAS, in order to eliminate blight and to meet the policies and objectives of the Community Redevelopment Law of the State of California (the "Redevelopment Law") within the Project Area, both the Agency and the City desire to encourage• and facilitate the establishment and growth of high quality retail outlets, stores and restaurants, professional office uses and industrial uses in the Project Area, and to discourage unattractive, incompatible and non- + harmonious uses, materials, colors, lights, signs, landscaping, architectural designs and treatment; and WHEREAS, certain inappropriate uses exist or might otherwise be permitted in the Project Area which cause blight or detract from the reputation, market acceptance, security, attractiveness and image of the Project Area, and are not consistent with the policies and objectives of the Redevelopment Law; and 1 Attachment 1 WHEREAS, certain unattractive and non-harmonious architectural design styles, materials and colors exist or might otherwise be permitted in the Project Area which detract from or conflict with existing, new or rehabilitated buildings, the policies and objectives of the Redevelopment Law, and standards set forth in the City' s Design Review Ordinance; and WHEREAS, in accordance and consistent with Sections 301 (6) , 410 through 413, 416 through 420, 424, 427, and 600 of the Redevelopment Plan, and in order to eliminate blight, to enable the Agency to concentrate and develop significant redevelopment projects and uses which are needed in the Project Area and in the City, and to facilitate the achievement of adequate revenue for the City, the Agency now desires to establish and adopt requirements and guidelines pertinent to uses and development standards within the Project Area; and WHEREAS, the Agency has published notice of, and has conducted a public hearing concerning the adoption of such requirements and guidelines, pursuant to section 424 of the Redevelopment Plan, and has duly considered all evidence and testimony. submitted to the Agency at the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency has adopted a program Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") on November 20, 1973 a the time of the establishment of the project area, and has adopted a program EIR on May 5, 1981 at the time of the amendment of land uses east of Second Avenue to (Commercial) Planned Development, and the City Council has adopted a Negative Declaration on June 17, 1986 for Ordinance No. 1883, a zone change adopting architectural 2 and land use standards for a portion of the Central Redevelopment Project Area, and an initial study has been prepared on the proposed adoption of this Resolution and a Negative 'Declaration prepared. NOW THEREFORE, THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Agency finds that the Use and Design Requirements and Guidelines (the "Guidelines") attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference, are reasonable and necessary in order to eliminate blight and to facilitate and encourage the policies and objectives of the Redevelopment Law. In particular, the Agency finds that without the Guidelines, there will likely be developed in the Project Area uses incompatible with high quality office, restaurant and retail centers and industrial facilities, and structures which create a haphazard and inconsistent mix of architectural design, all of which promote blight and discourage investment in real property and redevelopment activities. The Agency further finds that the needs of the community would be adequately served by the location of certain uses, described in the Guidelines as inappropriate for the Project Area, in other more suitable areas within the City, since (a) the Project Area constitutes merely a small area within the City, (b) other areas within the. City generally do' not' contain the blighted conditions which caused the need for adoption of the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area, and (c) there is sufficient demand from residents, businesses and community organizations in other areas of the City for such uses to be located in those areas. The Agency 3 • further finds that the uses described in the Guidelines as inappropriate for the Project Area do not constitute uses which 'would facilitate development of integrated, high quality office complexes and retail centers, and that many of such uses would be incompatible with existing structures and desired redevelopment projects due to the appearance, traffic, noise, glare, smoke, or similar factors typically associated with such uses. SECTION 2. The Agency hereby approves and adopts the Guidelines, and requires that any and all development, redevelopment, and rehabilitation, repair, alteration, construction or reconstruction of structures within the . Project Area be undertaken and completed in conformity with the Guidelines. A copy of the Guidelines shall be forwarded by the Agency Secretary to the City's Planning Department and Business License office in the Finance Department for their reference and use in considering . applications for permits and approvals pertinent to the Project Area. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption. Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of January , 1993. • /S/ GEORGE FASCHING Chairman Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ATTEST; /S/ JUNE D. ALFORD Secretary Arcadia Redevelopment Agency 4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA I, JUNE D. ALFORD, Secretary, Arcadia Redevelopment Agency of the City of Arcadia, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. ARA-172 was passed and adopted by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Chairman and attested to by the Secretary at a regular meeting of said City Council/Agency meeting held on the 19th day of January, 1993 and that said Resolution ARA-172 was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Agency Members Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Fasching NOES: None ABSENT: None IS! JUNE D. ALFORD Secretary Arcadia Redevelopment Agency . 5 USE AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA ("PROJECT AREA") Statement of Policy 1. These Use and Design Requirements and Guidelines are intended to supplement and clarify the City of Arcadia General Plan, the Arcadia Municipal Code, in particular Article IX - Zoning Ordinance, the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Redevelopment Project, as each may be amended from time to time and the Agency's Design Review regulations (ARA Resolution 13) . 2 . The Agency desires and intends to encourage construction of new and rehabilitation of existing buildings to include attractive quality high end retail stores and restaurants, as well as professional offices and industrial buildings. These buildings and facilities should be constructed of attractive, quality, durable materials, architecturally designed and constructed to be compatible and harmonious with the downtown, with ample landscaping using preferably mature flora and shielded lighting (as appropriate) . 3. The Agency desires and intends to discourage and reject uses and architectural elements such as incompatible, inappropriate, or non-harmonious signage, colors, materials, building size or mass, accessories, architectural styles or treatments, etc. which are of themselves unattractive or blighting or tend to induce a blighting influence. in the area as shown by an increase in illegal and/or unattractive signage, economically marginal uses, unusual security systems, criminal activity, increased vehicular traffic resulting in traffic violations, accidents and illegal parking. Inappropriate Uses Inappropriate uses in the project area, which the Agency will generally not approve, include the following and anything which the Agency determines to be similar in character: - pawn shops - flea market or second hand "swap meet" or surplus stores - second hand or used merchandise stores - antique stores, if merchandise is less than 100 years old - laundromats - thrift stores - bail bonds offices - dance studios/halls - karaoke bars or halls - modeling agencies - palmistry, fortune telling 6 - astrology, psychic -beauty college - acupressure studios or facilities - electronic and/or video game arcades, pinball arcades - hot tub/suntan facilities - automobile related uses except sale of new, or used cars in connection with the sale of new cars - auto service or gas stations - tire and battery shops - muffler shops - automobile storage garage - fast food restaurants, except where such are included and incidental within an office building, and which do not contain drive-through service - drive-in theaters - bars and cocktail lounges, except in conjunction with a bona fide dinnerhouse restaurant - coin-operated, self-service dry cleaning machines - frozen foods locker - mortuaries - sanitariums - bath - turkish and the like - churches - coin-operated and automatic car washes - storage garage • - upholstery shop - utility trailer and truck rental yard - pool or billiard halls - martial arts studios or academies - billboards advertising products not identifying a use on premises - any operation (for in, dustrial smelting,areasagricultural) primarily or used as mining a refining I> - check cashing service - nail salons operation - massage parlors - stores selling liquor for off-premise consumption, except as part of a comprehensive development plan of at least. 40, 000 sq. ft. - convenience stores . - ambulance services - bowling alley - gun shop - heavy machinery rental Desirable Architectural Design Styles The Agency will generally approve only the following design elements: the use of red or brown brick or wood with base and accent colors consistent with the Downtown Revitalization Ordinance. Other design .elements, architectural treatment and colors may be permitted by the Agency if the proposed development or building offers some unique amenities or benefit to the community and the downtown area. 7 < > Inappropriate Architectural Design Styles Inappropriate design, which the Agency will not permit, includes without limitation domes, minarets, windmills, ,exterior stairways or hotel room access, intermixed and incompatible or non-harmonious architectural styles/designs on one building or one site, buildings predominantly of reflective glass, buildings out of character and inconsistent with other buildings in the downtown, including landscaping. Exception Notwithstanding the above, the Agency in its reasonable discretion may, for a building or project of unusual economic significance or potential positive architectural impact, approve a variation for, waive or modify the above Use and Design Guidelines. Existing non-conforming uses will generally continue to be permitted subject to the Arcadia Municipal Code and the Redevelopment Plan. If any existing inappropriate use is abandoned or discontinued for a period of 90 days, any rights under these Guidelines shall terminate. Increased Intensity of Uses The land in the areas bounded by W. Huntington, Santa Anita and Santa Clara, and the land bounded by E. Huntington, the AT & SF railroad tracks, N. Second and Santa Clara is in the heart of the redevelopment project area. As such, they have high visibility from surface, freeway and rail traffic and therefore have an unusual impact on the future development of their immediate area, the entire downtown project area, and the City's overall image and reputation. Therefore, the Agency desires and intends this land be developed for more intense and attractive commercial uses than permitted under the existing zoning, including but not limited to greater height, e.g. , 3-6 stories with subterranean parking vs. 3 stories. The Agency generally will not permit less intense uses than that stated herein, including but not limited to single story "mini-mall" retail, one or two story office, retail, hotel, or such mixed uses. . • • 8 ;.4.401 ^IYY' jr ARCADIA ---, ` `"� 240\ untington Drive • P.0.Box 60021 • Arcadia,Cl 166 R E C E g VI E�1` o i Vii_ (6261.'4-.430 • Fax(626)447-9173 • Attn:Bus. License•_.ice V 000 0-* M r-� BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION 40-0-....._ /•• City Review and Approval D lOp+n�intSWAM Division oa.as9 r tlomi:"D PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY-All questions must be answered. '' Business Name e 4P(TAL CUB i0C`f /N C Business Phone ((a4)Sly'9s"5f Business Address `/Q • NUN-riN�TV A"' ©i Si)/7-67 a Business Fax (62Ce ) S-74/' 7 9 4/4/ /1-Dm , e4 • q'/201,-- Owner of Business j (4 A) 0 /9/e---6 e 4.-- • Phone No. (� 33 i�9� Owner of Building J�}/l2GS i` .1/ s�1 Phone No. 532 a ) r /8'4.64 - Type of Business ` P4 ,01t-17 /q!9r/,ri(/C:— L 4nA1$ Describe business activity in detail 1$ELL= C)(FLAAM-mi(-1/41 `. / Previous type of business at this address •d6 U.SeNeS5 °- I I lc* Date when previous business was closed? Is this a change of business .wnership? ❑Yes 4io Do you propose any alterations to the building?21 Yes • ❑No /A/r tat QNc..y Will training or classes be conducted on the premises? ❑Yes ago - If Yes,how many persons w' •e attending? List the types and amount of flammable or explosive liquids to be used(if any): WASTEWATER DISCHARGE OUESTIONAIRE SECTION: / ' Will your business discharge wastewater from other than restrooms,drinking fountains, shyers,or air conditioners used for human comfort?❑Yes jaKlo Will your business discharge any wastewater from any manufacturing, pressing,ins't anal, commercial,or any other operation where the wastewater includes significant quantities of non-human origin? ❑Y s o If your business is the same as the previous tenant,did the previous tenanv • ndustrial Wastewater Discharge Permit? ❑Yes .0'No Please check if your business includes one of the following: 1 ❑Restaurant ❑Commercial Laboratory IIN Auto Dealer ❑Hospital with Overnight Beds ❑Hotel ❑Medical or Professional is ['Auto Repair Shop ❑Radiator Shop ❑Retail Food Sales ❑Pet Shop ❑Automotive Service Station ❑Centralized Food Processing Facilities ❑One-Hour Photo ❑Animal Hospital 4 ❑Car Wash with flows less ['Centralized Film Processing Facilities ❑School ❑Warehouse than six million gallons per year ❑Recreation Vehicle Dump Station • I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THE STATTMENT ONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION AND THAT THEY ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. Date: •7 r : �"'2v Signature y.pplicant: D' / L-` &1 I • .. :.OFFICIAL USE ONLY - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, APPROVALS • WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT ZONING C:51::::) INSPECTIONS MUST BE MADE AND An lndusfial Wastewater Discharge 4 APPROVED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A COMMENTS `"";'" " t'L�'g` Vt� BUSINESS LICENSE BY THE FOLLOWING permit: • 4 Cedar, -- DEPARTMENTS IF CIRCLED: �S NOT REQUIRED Wit. e C. .P.#(if any)or CONDITIONS FIRE DEPARTMENT ❑ MAY BE REQUIRED ❑APPROVED ❑DENIED ❑ IS REQUIRED PLANNING REVIEW DATE DATE .� �� A A ]APPROVED DENIED •CONDITIONALLY APPROVED By' REVIEWED B : 4 , •0'2_ Date i i � BUILDING DIVISION • ❑APPROVED ❑DENIED • BY COPIES TO BE SENT TO THE DATE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REVIEW(If re FOLLOWING FOR INFORMATION By: ONLY: i Data ❑Fire Department HEALTH DEPARTMENT By. CI CI DENIED ❑Building Division BUSINESS LICENSE NO. DATE ❑Health Department ACCOUNT NO. CI Pasadena Humane Society By: Attachment 2 4.4 1! :z711L\\� a.�xcen� c°"PO$ATE9.-, • City of • May 16, 2000 . . Arcadia Development Mr. Aaron Miller Services General Manager, Capital Currency Inc.- Department 55671/2 N. Azusa Avenue Azusa, CA 91702-5544 • Dear Mr. Miller: • Don Penman Subject: 10 E. Huntington Drive , Suite E — Check Service Assistant City Manager/ Development Services Thank you for your letter of May 12, 2000, explaining your proposed . • Director business use at 10 E. Huntington Drive, Suite E. • We have reviewed your letter in relation to the Agency's adopted Resolution 172 (January 19, 1983). Unfortunately, we believe the use, as you have described it, is consistent with the "check-cashing use" which the Agency has found to be inappropriate in the Central Redevelopment Project Area. For that reason, staff is unable to approve the issuance of a business license for such use. I have attached a copy of the Resolution 172 for your information. . • Sincerely yours, . i/re -TX--x-7-04.----__, . • Pete Kinnahan . • Economic Development Administrator PK/bmb • Enclosure , cc: Don Penman Donna Butler. Tracey Young 240 West Huntington Drive Post Offcc Box 60021 . Arcadia,CA 91066-6021 (626)574-5414 _ • (626)447.3309 Fax r y D G 60 -U 5 mod /l0 5 pp Fp! Memorandum 7 arcadia redevelopment agency DATE: June 20, 2000 TO: Arcadia Redevelopment Agency FROM: Don Penman, Deputy Executive Director By: Pete Kinnahan, Economic.Development Administrator RE: Recommendation to Appropriate an Additional $50,000 for Three Downtown Traffic Signal Modification Projects Summary The Agency approved certain improvements to traffic signals at Santa Anita and.Santa Clara, Huntington and Santa Anita, Huntington and Second in the FY 1999- 2000. budget(total $75,000). During the design phase, the engineer determined that some of the existing signal poles, mast arms and equipment could not be re-used and he recommends installation of new poles and/or larger mast arms. Work also includes some curb/gutter/handicapped ramp work. Further explanation of the reasons for the increase is provided by the City Traffic Engineer in Attachment 1. Staff recommends approval of the appropriation. Fiscal Impact Santa Anita/ Huntington/ Huntington/ Total Santa Clara Santa Anita Second Approved FY00 budget $35,000 $20,000 $20,000 $75,000 Additional Appropriation 7,000 21,000 16,000 44,000 Subtotal $42,000 $41,000 $36,000 $119,000 Contingency $6,000 Grand Total $225,000 Total Additional Appropriation - $50,000 ($44,000 + $6,000) . Recommendation It is recommended that the Agency appropriate an additional $50,000 for three downtown traffic signal modification projects from unappropriated reserves. • Approved: William R. Kelly, Executive Director bmb LASER IMAGED . Attachment A Cow " ./C, tW yy i 1 .,',•ill\��.... rap 0:4 11.ono MEMORANDUM BtOisTFD" Development Services Department June 9, 2000 TO: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director FROM: Ed Cline, Traffic Engineer ge7.1,p SUBJECT: Budget Adjustment for Traffic Signal Modifications The design plans, specifications and construction estimates for the modification of three traffic signals are complete. The contract packages are out for construction bids. The engineer's estimate came in about $45,000.00 higher for the three intersections than originally budgeted. We have reviewed the estimate and compared it to our original budget proposal. The original budget proposal assumed that some of the existing traffic signal poles and mast arms could be used with the modified signal displays. The design consultant evaluated the existing equipment and recommended new poles and mast arms at two of the intersections. At the third intersection, Huntington Drive and Second Avenue, the design engineer recommended that the mast arms for Huntington Drive traffic be replaced with longer arms to better accommodate the new traffic signal displays. The design engineer further advised that, according to their recent data, the overall costs of traffic signal work is higher than the projects cost last year. For these reasons, we expect the cost to modify the three traffic signals to exceed current budget amounts by $44,000.00. The attached exhibit "A" shows a break down by intersection of these additional costs. We therefore recommend that the Agency allot Redevelopment Funds in the total amount of $50,000.00 to cover the expected increase in costs for the improvements to these intersection traffic signals. The extra $6,000.00 would be identified as a contingency fund in the event bids exceed the engineer's estimate. • CC: Pete Kinnahan, Economic Development Administrator Stan Scholl, Acting City Engineer Dan Lazo, Associate Civil Engineer Ramiro Gonzalez, Assistant Engineer • Attachment 1 C Exhibit "A" The specific locations are shown below with the additional work recommended by the designer. Additional Huntington Drive and Second Avenue Budgeted Amount $20,000.00 $16,000.00 Estimated Construction Costs 36,000.00 Additional Work • Longer Mast Arms • General Increased Cost Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue Budgeted Amount $20,000.00 $21,000.00 Estimated Construction Costs 41,000.00 Additional Work • New Poles with Longer Mast Arms • General Increased Cost Santa Anita Avenue and Santa Clara Street Budgeted Amount $35,000.00 $7,000.00 Estimated Construction Costs 42,000.00 Additional Work • Additional New Pole and Mast Arm • General Increased Cost Subtotal • $44,000.00 Contingency (15%) 6,000.00 $50,000.00