HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 16, 2001A G E N D A
Arcadia City Council
and
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Meeting
October 16, 2001
5:00 P.M.
Council Chambers Conference Room
ROLL CALL: Council Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic,
Marshall and Segal
ACTION
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO
ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL (NON- PUBLIC HEARING /FIVE -MINUTE
TIME LIMIT PER PERSON)
1. STUDY SESSION
a. Request for Amicus Support —Loewenstein v. City of Lafayette
(No. 8093590, Court of Appeal of the State of California, First
Appellate District)
b. Discussion, direction and approval of conceptual skate park at Bonita
Park
c. Discussion, direction and approval of the updated Water Master
Plan 2001
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: Council Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic,
Marshall and Segal
Gary A. Kovacic, Mayor • Mickey Segal, Mayor Protempore • Roger Chandler, Dr. Shang Chang, Gail A. Marshall, Council Members
William R. Kelly, City Manager
June D. Alford, City Clerk
ACTION
2. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING
AGENDAITEMS
MOTION: Read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only and waive
reading in full
3. PRESENTATION to Starflight Arcadians, Citizens of the Month
4. PRESENTATION of Proclamation to SGT Bob Anderson, Arcadia
Police Department for Red Ribbon Week
5. PUBLIC HEARING
All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning the proposed item
of consideration. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the City Council with respect
. to the proposed item Sa 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 hearing.
a. Report. and recommendation on Zone Change Z -01 -001 to
Rezone the properties located at 1012 through 1026 South
First Avenue from R -2 (Medium Density Residential) to
R -I (Single - Family Residential), continued from July 17, 2001
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO
ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL (NON- PUBLIC HEARING /FIVE- MINUTE
TIME LIMIT PER PERSON)
6. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
City Council Reports /Announcements /Statements /Future Agenda Items
RECESS CITY COUNCIL
7. MEETING OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ROLL CALL: Agency Members: Chandler, Chang, Kovacic,
Marshall and Segal
8. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO
ADDRESS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NON- PUBLIC
HEARING /FIVE- MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON)
a. Minutes of the October 2, 2001 regular meeting
ACTION
ADJOURN to November 6, 2001 at 5:00 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL
9. CONSENT
a. Minutes of the October 2, 2001 regular meeting
b. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6262, a Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, approving
the application for grant funds from the Used Oil Recycling Fund
under the Oil Recycling Enhancement Act
c. Recommendation to accept all work performed by D & J
Foothill Electric, Inc. for the enhancement and refurbishment
of the South Patio of the Library as complete, and authorize
the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract
documents; subject to retention of $2,995.00
d. Recommendation to award a one -year contract extension for
janitorial and porter services at City facilities for Fiscal
Year 2001 -2002 to L.A. Cha Maintenance Company, in the
amount of $135,781.00
e. Recommendation to grant an easement to the Southern California
Edison Company for maintenance of facilities at- 230,North Second
Avenue - St. Joseph Plant
f Recommendation to accept all work performed by Pena Grading
and Demolition,' Inc. on the Police Facility site as complete, and to
,authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the
contract documents, subject to retention of $11,688.00 '
g. Recommendation to enter into a Professional Services
Agreement with City Spaces for interior design services
h. Recommendation to amend and award a two (2) year,Professional
Services Agreement Extension for plan checking services with
Fire Protection Associates, Fire Protection Services, Gage- Babcock
& Associates, and VanDorpe Chou & Associates, in an amount
not to exceed $25,000.00 per year
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ACTION
i. . Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6263, a- Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California appointing
specific representatives to the Independent Cities Risk
Management Authority
10. CITY MANAGER
a. Recommendation to designate land on.Front Street, east of Santa
Anita Avenue between St. Joseph and Santa Clara Streets, for
further study of the proposed Metro Blue Line (MBL) Station
in the City of Arcadia; furthermore, authorize the Blue Line
Construction Authority to design and build a light rail line on'
the existing Santa Fe Railroad right -of -way which runs through
the City of Arcadia
b. Recommendation to provide direction regarding additional refuse
diversion programs, set a public hearing for November 6, 2001
on the increase in refuse rate for said programs, and to authorize
a contract extension with Waste Management, Inc. _
ADJOURN to November 6, 2001 at 5:00 p.m.
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A N N O 1 A T E D
A G E N D A
Arcadia City Council
and .
Redevelopment Agency
Meeting
October 16, 2001
5:00 P.M.
Council Chambers Conference Room
ACTION
ROLL CALL: Council Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic,
Marshall and Segal All present
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO
ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL (NON - PUBLIC HEARING/FIVE- MINUTE
TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) . No one spoke
1. STUDY SESSION
a. Request for Amicus Support — Loewenstein v. City of Lafayette
(No. 8093590, Court of Appeal of the State of California, First
Appellate District) Aproved 4 -0 with Kovacic
abstainig
b. Discussion, direction and approval of conceptual skate park at Bonita
Park Approved 5 -0
c. Discussion, direction and approval of the updated Water Master
Plan 2001 Approve & File Plan
by consensus
7:00 p.m. At 6:23 p.m. the Council
Council Chambers RECESSED and RECONVENED
in the Council Chambers
INVOCATION Rev: Ellen Jennrich at 7:00 p.m.
Lutheran Church of The Cross
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Star flight Arcadians, Citizens,of the Month
ROLL CALL: Council Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic,
Marshall and Segal All present
Mickey Segal, Mayor,. Gail A. Marshall, Mayor Proiempore . Roger Chandler, Dr. Sheng Chang, Gary A. Kovacic, Council Members
William R. Kelly, City Manager -
' ° June D. Alford, City Clerk
ACTION
2. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING
AGENDA ITEMS Nothing
MOTION: Read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only and waive
reading in full Adopted 5 -0
3. PRESENTATION to Starflight Arcadians, Citizens of the Month
4. PRESENTATION of Proclamation to SGT Bob Anderson, Arcadia .
Police Department for Red Ribbon Week Officers Swearengin, Ortiz & Bonomo
5. PUBLIC HEARING.
All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning the proposed item
of consideration. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the City Council with respect
to the proposed item 5a you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections which you or someone else raised afor prior to
the time of the public hearing.
a. Report and recommendation on Zone Change Z -01 -001 to
Rezone the properties located at 1012 through 1026 South
First Avenue from R -2 (Medium Density Residential) to Pub. Hrg. Closed
R -1 (Single- Family Residential), continued from July 17, 2001 Approved 5 -0
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO
ADDRESS THE.CITY COUNCIL (NON - PUBLIC HEARING /FIVE -MINUTE
TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) Liz ,Westfall
6. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
City Council Reports / Announcements /Statements/Pature Agenda Items see Mintttes.
RECESS CITY COUNCIL
7. MEETING OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ROLL CALL: Agency Members: Chandler, Chang, Kovacic,
Marshall and Segal All present
8. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO
ADDRESS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NON- PUBLIC
HEARING /FIVE- MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) No one spoke
a. Minutes of the October 2, 2001 regular meeting Approved 5 -0
ACTION
ADJOURN to November 6; 2001 at 5:00 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL
9. CONSENT
a. Minutes of the October 2, 2001 regular meeting Q.Rproved 5 -0
b. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6262, a Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Arcadia; California, approving
the application for grant funds from the Used Oil Recycling Fund
under the Oil Recycling Enhancement Act Adopted 5 -0
c. Recommendation to accept all work performed by D & J
Foothill Electric, Inc. for the enhancement and refurbishment
of the South Patio of the Library as complete, and. authorize
the fmal payment to be made in accordance with the contract
documents, subject to retention of $2,995.00 Approved '5 -0
d. Recommendation to award a one -year contract extension for
janitorial and porter services at City facilities for Fiscal
Year 2001 -2002 to L.A. Cha Maintenance Company, in the
amount of $135,781.00 Approved 5 -0
e. Recommendation to grant an easement to the Southern California
Edison Company for maintenance of facilities at 230 North Second
Avenue - St. Joseph Plant Approved 5 -0
f. Recommendation to accept all work performed by Pena Grading
and Demolition, Inc. on the Police Facility site as complete, and to
authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the
contract documents, subject to retention of $11,688.00 Approved_ 5 -0
g. Recommendation to enter into a Professional Services
Agreement with City Spaces for interior design services Approved 5 -0
h. Recommendation to amend and award a two (2) year Professional
Services Agreement Extension for plan checking services with
Fire Protection Associates, Fire Protection Services, Gage- Babcock
& Associates, and VanDorpe Chou & Associates, in an amount
not to exceed $25;000.00 per year Approved 5 -0
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CONSENT Continued
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ACTION
i. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6263, a Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California appointing
specific representatives to the Independent Cities Risk
Management Authority Adopted 5 -0
10. CITY MANAGER
a. Recommendation to designate land on Front Street, east of Santa
Anita Avenue between, St. Joseph and Santa Clara Streets, for
further study of the proposed Metro Blue Line (MBL) Station
in the City of Arcadia; furthermore, authorize the Blue Line
Construction Authority to design and build a light rail line on
the existing Santa Fe Railroad right -of -way which runs through
the City of Arcadia Approved 5 -0
b. Recommendation to provide direction re gar n m ditrio al refuse
diversion programs, et a public hearing fore. not
on the increase in refuse rate for said programs, and to authorize
a contract extension with Waste Management, Inc. Approved 5 -0
ADJOURN to November 6, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. ADJOURNED at 10:08 p.m.
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STAFF REPORT
Development Services Department
October 16, 2001
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: f- DO N PENMAN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/DEVELOPMENT -
SERVICES DIRECTOR
BY: DAN A. LAZO, ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER
SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT ALL WORK PERFORMED BY PENA
GRADING AND DEMOLITION INC. ON THE POLICE FACILITY SITE AS
COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE THE FINAL PAYMENT TO BE MADE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS SUBJECT TO A
RETENTION OF $11,688.00
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SUMMARY
On August 7, 2001, the City Council awarded a contract to Pena Grading and
Demolition Inc. for the demolition of the armory and police station locker room buildings
in order to have the site cleared for the new Police facility. The terms and conditions of
this project have been met and the required work has been performed to staffs
satisfaction. Staff is recommending that the City Council accept the project as complete
and authorize the final payment in accordance with the approved contract.
DISCUSSION .
As part of the construction of the new Police Station, the City demolished the armory
and locker room buildings to prepare the site for the new facility. The demolition
• contract includes the removal and disposal of the buildings, asphalt, pavement, curb
and gutter, trees, concrete walkways and all utilities within the limit of removal. All work
has been completed pursuant to the contract.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds have been budgeted in the 2000/01 Capital Improvement Program (GIP) for the
construction of the new police station facility including the demolition work. The
contract cost of this demolition project is $116,880.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the work performed by Pena Grading and Demolition Inc.
3. Authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract
documents subject to a retention of$11,688.00
Approved By: `"' ° 'leC
WILLIAM R. KELLY, CITY MANAGER
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Development Services Department
October 16, 2001
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: £Don Penman; Assistant City.Manager/Development Services Director
SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CITY SPACES FOR INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES
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SUMMARY .
During the course of the fiscal year,'the City may undertake a number of projects that
involve interior remodel and design work. This would include the selection of floor and
wall coverings, lighting systems, chairs and office furniture and general interior finishes,
such as paint. Staff does not have the breath of experience to be knowledgeable about
all the various products that are available, including matters of warranty and durability.
For that reason, staff would like to retain the services of an interior design firm that can
assist the City in this area. Staff is recommending that the firm of City Spaces, located
in Pasadena, be retained to provide these services during fiscal year 2001-2002.
BACKGROUND
For fiscal year 2001-2002, a number of projects are budgeted which will require interior
design services. These projects include some remodel and renovation work of upper
• City Hall, the City Council Chambers and Conference Room, the Library, Public Works
Services Center and the Community Center. Two other major projects currently
underway, the Police Facility and the Historical Museum, also require interior design
services, though they are provided under the umbrella contract with each project
architect.
Staff would recommend that the City contract with one firm to provide interior design
services on all the above projects (except the Police Facility and Museum). . The
advantage of having one firm is that they will become familiar with City standards and
processes, and more importantly, can develop a plan that is consistently applied
throughout all City facilities. The City can move towards using a common furniture
system, which should be beneficial from both a cost and maintenance standpoint,
develop specifications that provide comparable quality of materials, and implement a
design approach, including the selection of colors, that is both appropriate for a
particular facility and consistent with an overall City standard or theme. Finally, having
one firm for all these. projects will be more efficient than having to select a consultant
and contract with them to provide these services for each individual project.
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Interior design services can include the selection of carpet and wall coverings, paint,
materials for public counters, furniture systems and chairs, partitions, general, specialty
and task lighting, display boards and a number of other related items. The selected firm
would first determine the scope of the project and services needed by the City. Then a
schematic design or preliminary design and the selection of materials/products would be
- provided. Thereafter, final design decisions would be made and the consultant would
prepare bid ready documents.
DISCUSSION
Through the contract for architectural services for the Police facility, City Spaces serves
as a consultant to the architect to provide interior design services for this project. Staff
worked closely with City Spaces in the selection of the various elements of the interior
design and is pleased with their services. Staff then contracted directly with them to
provide preliminary design services for the renovation of the City Council Chambers and
Conference Room and again has been pleased with their services.
Since there are other projects in the budget that will require interior design services,
staff would recommend that the City Council authorize one agreement with City Spaces
to provide the needed services for all the projects in the budget. The costs of the
services would be based on a project-by-project negotiated amount or hourly rate. For
those projects that require added professional services such as electrical, mechanical or
structural engineering, City Spaces has firms they work with that can provide these
services under their contract.
City Spaces has provided quality, professional interior design services to the City on the
Police Facility and City Council Chambers project. They are very familiar with what
products are available in the marketplace and can provide the full complement of •
services needed including but. not limited to the selection of furniture, interior finishes,
interior tenant improvement plans and lighting.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Each individual project budget has funds to provide consultant services for that project.
The services required for that project, including interior design, would be billed either as
a fixed amount or hourly rate not-to-exceed fee, depending on the project.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council award a Professional Services
Agreement to City Spaces for interior design services for City facilities and
authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
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William R. Kelly, City Manager
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
DATE: October 16, 2001
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: William R. Kelly, City Manager
By: Cindy Rowe, Man en ervices Officer.
SUBJECT: Skateboard Park at Bonita Park
BACKGROUND
On December 5, 2000, the City Council authorized the retention of a professional
landscape architect to conduct workshops, collect and analyze data and then proceed
to develop a concept for a skateboard park in the City of Arcadia.
Purkiss Rose — RSI, a professional landscape architectural firm with years of
experience in building skate parks, was retained to develop a design concept. After
reviewing several alternative sites, Bonita Park was selected as the most suitable
location for a skateboard park. Three (3) community workshops were held to assess
community interest and to enlist design input from skaters who will utilize the facility.
DISCUSSION
The final conceptual design incorporates the key components suggested by the skaters
into a 10,729 square-foot skateboard park at a cost of approximately $300,000. The
relocation and reconstruction of the existing tot lot and the re-landscaping of the park
area has been included in the capital program as part of the Park Rehabilitation Master
Plan, utilizing funds set aside for that purpose. Estimated construction time for a facility
of this size is seven to nine months.
On October 10, this conceptual design was presented to the Recreation and Parks
Commission for review and approval. The Commission voted 5-0 to approve the
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DISCUSSION (continued)
plan as presented. The Commission requested that the Arcadia Pony League be
informed of the date and time the City Council would consider this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
$300,000 was budgeted for this project, based on preliminary cost estimates. •
Staff has also submitted requests for both state and federal funds to be used toward the
development of a skateboard park for Arcadia youth, but to date, those requests have
not been approved.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the conceptual design of the
skateboard park as prepared by Purkiss Rose - RSI and to authorize staff to
proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications for project construction.
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PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT
October 16, 2001
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director '
. Prepared By: Chris Ludlum, Management Analys •
-LeAnne E. Hamilton, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT AN EASEMENT TO THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF
FACILITIES AT 230 N. SECOND AVENUE - ST. JOSEPH PLANT
SUMMARY:
The City is currently finishing the construction of the St. Joseph Booster Station at 230
N. Second Avenue. In order to provide power to the new booster station a new power
pole was installed at the site. Before tuning on the power, Southern California Edison
Company requires a right-of-way easement on City property. Therefore, it is
recommended that the City Council grant an 8-foot easement to Southern California
Edison to maintain their electrical distribution facilities at the St. Joseph Plant.
DISCUSSION:
A key element of the Water Master Plan program is the reconstruction of the St. Joseph
Water Plant, which is the central component of the City's water system. The St. Joseph
plant's primary function is water storage for fire suppression and domestic consumption
for Pressure Zone 4. This zone serves approximately 20 percent of the City and
includes one water well.
On December 19, 2000, the City Council authorized the construction of a replacement
well, new well equipment and a booster station at the St. Joseph facility. To provide
power to the new booster station, it was necessary to install a new power pole at the
site. Southern California Edison Company requires a grant easement to be executed
before they will energize the facilities. The attached right-of-way document will grant an
easement to the Southern California Edison Company for the maintenance of their
facilities at the St. Joseph Plant and if approved, will provide a new power source to the
booster station.
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Mayor and City Council
October 16, 2001
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Granting an easement to the Southern California Edison Company will not have an
impact on City Funds.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Grant an easement to the Southern California Edison Company for the
maintenance of electrical facilities at 230 N. Second Avenue.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the right-of-way
Grant of Easement documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT
October 16, 2001
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From: Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director 1,
Prepared by: Chris Ludlum, Management Analyst
Subject: RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6262 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, .
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE USED OIL RECYCLING FUND UNDER THE OIL RECYCLING
• ENHANCEMENT ACT
Summary:
In August 2001, the City received a three-year grant from the California Integrated
Waste Management Board to continue its Used Oil Recycling Program. The City has
received this grant for the past.10 years to promote the proper collection and disposal of
used oil through various public education mediums (i.e. brochures, newspaper ads, and
public service announcements). It is recommended that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 6262 approving the application for grant funds for next years Used Oil
Recycling Program.
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Discussion: .
The California Oil Recycling Enhancement Act of 1991 mandated that the Integrated
Waste Management Board provide annual block grants to local government for used oil
collection programs. Each year since 1991, the City has applied for and received grant
funding for this program.
In August of 2001, the City of Arcadia was awarded a grant of $17,064 based on
population. Each year the City is required to submit a new resolution for the used oil
program. This grant application requests grant funds for the 11th year of the used oil
block grant.
Similar to past years, staff intends to purchase used oil collection containers, funnels,
reusable oil mats, and rags to distribute to Arcadia residents free of charge. Grant .
funds will also be used to promote the proper collection and disposal of used oil through
various public education mediums (i.e., brochures, newspaper ads, and public service
announcements).
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The City only had one collection site for residents to recycle their used motor oil in 1994.
Since 1996, the program has expanded to include the following four (4) collection
locations:
Kragen Firestone Jiffy Lube Goodyear
37 Las Tunas Dr. 1500 S. Baldwin Ave. 5 W. Huntington Dr. 1414 Baldwin Ave.
This grant application requires that the City Council approve a resolution authorizing the
filing of the application and authorizing the City Manager to execute any agreement,
contracts, and requests for payment regarding this matter on behalf of the City. These
funds can be used for new programs and/or be applied towards existing recycling and
public education activities involving used oil collection programs that encourage
recycling or appropriate disposal of oil. Subsequently, these funds could be used to
promote County hazardous waste roundup events, implement a school program, place
print ads in local publications, and televise public service announcements.
Fiscal Impact:
If this Used Oil Block Grant is approved, the City will receive approximately $17,064 to
implement used oil recycling activities for fiscal year 2001-02 without impacting the
General Fund.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 6262 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Arcadia, California, approving the Application for grant funds
from the used oil recycling fund under the Oil Recycling Enhancement
Act."
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and file on behalf of the City of
Arcadia all forms necessary regarding this Grant with the California
Integrated Waste Management Board.
3. Upon receipt of the Grant Funds, appropriate $17,064 to implement the
used oil collection programs trust fund.
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STAFF REPORT
Development Services Department
DATE: October 16, 2001
TO: '. Mayor and City Council
FROM: Aon Penman, Assistant City Mgr./Development Services Director
By: Martha Eros, Transportation Services Officer
SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO DESIGNATE LAND ON FRONT
STREET, EAST OF SANTA ANITA AVENUE BETWEEN
ST. JOSEPH AND SANTA CLARA STREETS, FOR FURTHER
STUDY OF THE PROPOSED METRO BLUE LINE (MBL)
STATION IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA; FURTHERMORE,
AUTHORIZE THE BLUE LINE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY TO
DESIGN AND BUILD A LIGHT RAIL•LINE ON THE EXISTING
SANTA FE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY WHICH RUNS
THROUGH THE CITY OF.ARCADIA.
Summary
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City staff is recommending the designation of the land on Front Street, east of.
Santa Anita Avenue between 'St. Joseph and Santa Clara Streets, for further
studies of the proposed Metro Blue Line (MBL) station site for the City of Arcadia. -
With the progressive construction of the Los Angeles to Pasadena MBL
extension and its anticipated 'opening in July 2003, the San Gabriel Valley
Council of Governments (COG) has initiated measures to extend light rail service
• to the Los Angeles/San Bernardino County line (Exhibit A). A fact sheet on this
proposed extension is attached as Exhibit B. '
In 1993, the City of Arcadia lobbied the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority (MTA) to extend light rail service into the City of Arcadia, •
and in late 2000, the 'COG chose to aggressively pursue the extension of the
MBL through ten. (10) San Gabriel Valley cities. The COG and the Metro Blue
Line Construction Authority (Authority) have agreed to work as a unified team to
secure federal funds to begin construction of a light rail line as early as 2004,
with service to the public projected to commence in 2008, from the City of
Pasadena through the City of Arcadia, ending at the City of Claremont.
In October 1994, the Development Services Department submitted a staff report
to the City Council" requesting Front Street as the future site of the Arcadia Light
Rail Station/Transit Center. The original Arcadia Train Station was built on the
proposed site, off First Street south of the Santa Fe rail line, in 1887. The original
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building was preserved and relocated in 1969 to the Los Angeles County Fair
Grounds in Pomona by historical train enthusiasts (Exhibit C): Council Members
Chang,Lojeski, Margett and Young, absent Council Member Kuhn, approved the
recommendation to designate the area around Front Street as the potential site
for a transit center with a 4-0 vote (Exhibit D). •
Furthermore, the City's 1996 General Plan, Section 3.0 Municipal Facilities and
Services, identifies "First and Front streets along the MTA-owned rail line east of
Santa Anita Avenue" as the transit station site in Arcadia (Arcadia General Plan,
page 3-7) (Exhibit E).
Discussion
The MTA owns the existing Santa Fe Rail right-of-way, approximately 50 feet in
width in most areas, and transferred full responsibility of the right-of-way to the
Authority for implementation of the light rail expansion project. The rail alignment
from Sierra Madre Villa (the last station in the City of Pasadena) runs in the
middle of the Foothill 210 Freeway, transitions southeast from the freeway
median at the Arcadia Wash, then traverses the Colorado Bridge and travels east
on the existing rail through Front Street and Second/Huntington, and continues
on to the City of Monrovia. •
An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was commissioned by the MTA in 1992 to
identify and evaluate potentially significant environmental effects resulting from
the construction of a light rail on the existing Santa Fe line that travels through
the San Gabriel Valley, including Arcadia. The MTA certified the Draft EIR in
September 1993, and a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) was issued in
May 1994.
The 1993 Draft EIR met the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
requirements, but did not fully meet the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) or Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) requirements. No further
action- or review of federal requirements was undertaken by the MTA following
the issuance of the FEIR, however, the data analysis will serve as a foundation
for the current Assessment Analysis and towards identifying and satisfying
current NEPA standards. Eight (8) years have lapsed since the certification of
the EIR and significant changes have occurred along the Santa Fe,rail line, and it
• has been determined that a new EIR study be conducted. .
In July 2001, following the COG and the Authority's decision to aggressively
pursue light rail in the San Gabriel Valley, the.agencies retained the technical
consulting team of Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc. (Parsons) to
update the 1993 Draft EIR to determine the current feasibility of the project and
the• environmental changes that have occurred during the past eight years.
Parsons will conduct an Alternative Analysis study to the Draft EIR that address
noise and visual impacts, traffic congestion, land use, commercial and housing
development effects within a one-half mile radius of the right-of-way and the
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transit station. The Alternative Analysis phase will last approximately 15 months,
from its inception, with projected completion in 2003. As with the 1993 study, the
City of Arcadia will have the opportunity to review and comment on the data.
presented in the new EIR.
Station Site(s)
The City of Arcadia identified three sites for potential rail stations in the'initial
1993 DEIR: (1) Front Street at Santa Clara Street, (2) northwest corner of
Second Street at Huntington Drive, and (3) Second Street at Huntington Drive
southeast at Bonita Park. Due to the City's successful revitalization efforts and
the changing nature of land use surrounding sites (2) and (3), the only practical ,
and best possible option remaining for the transit station is Front Street.
If the area surrounding Front Street is deemed inappropriate in the future due to
changes in land use, commercial or housing development, a Supplemental
environmental study will be required to focus on new locations not included in the
original Draft EIR. The Supplement study would add an estimated five months to
the Alternative Analysis process and the City would potentially be responsible for
the cost, or possibly there would be no station within the City of Arcadia.
However, as a practical matter, there are no other logical sites for a rail station in
the City, and if Front Street were not selected, Arcadia probably would not have a
station.
A few participating cities along the rail right-of-way have identified a primary "best
possible site" in the Alternative Analysis study to retain flexibility with land use.
For example, the City of Claremont designated one secondary site and the City
of San.Dimas has designated eight sites for review.
By designating the Front Street right-of-way as a potential station site, the City of
Arcadia commits to the Authority to participate in the study of the Metro Blue Line
• light rail and the Front Street property in particular. It does not, however, provide
an irrevocable endorsement of the Front Street property as a station site. It is
important to emphasize that the City of Arcadia has not made any determination,
and does not do so by any action recommended in this staff report, to acquire
any property or to commit to locate a potential rail station on any particular site.
Instead, the recommended action would simply facilitate further .study- and
analysis.
As an aside, there are funds in the .Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to
improve Front Street and St. Joseph Street. Since a_possible station site is still
several years away, it is staff intention to proceed with these improvements this
year.
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Park-and-Ride Locations
The original site plan for Front Street depicted three land parcels adjacent to the
station which could be developed into park-and-ride facilities. The sites included
the northeast corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Front Street, the southwest •
corner of St. Joseph Street and First Avenue, and the northwest corner of Santa
Clara Street and First Avenue. In the past year, the Hale/Waken Building at 223
North First Street was, built on the corner of the St. Joseph Street and First
Avenue site, which eliminates that parcel as a potential park-and-ride location.
Whether additional property will be needed to provide park-and-ride facilities will
be studied as part of the overall analysis of the suggested Front Street location.
The City would be responsible for any acquisitions that may be necessary for this
purpose. ,
Implementation
The Parsons technical team is currently conducting interviews with each
participating city to collect data pertaining directly to the station sites and address
environmental changes which have occurred in the past eight years. The
anticipated timeline for the updating the Environmental Impact Study includes:
• 15 months for Alternative Analysis (Authority and COG), 2003
• 12 months to complete DEIS and FEIS; includes a 45 day period
for public review, 2004 .
• State and Federal environmental clearance and acquisition of ancillary
property along the right-of-way, 2005
• Submit study to Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Southern
California Association of Governments for approval
An aggressive public relations effort educating the community and seeking input
about the Metro Blue Line 'operation will be handled in each city designating a
site on the right-of-way through their community. The Authority has retained the
services of Arrellano Associates, a public relations consulting firm, to assist in the
public outreach efforts, which include community meetings, cable broadcasting,
information leaflets, etc., describing the construction, design and operation of the
Blue Line.
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Fiscal Impact
The City of Arcadia has reserved Proposition C funds in preparation of building a
transit station in the City. The Authority will assume the operation and
maintenance expenses of the light rail trains and the right-of-way properties
when the service commences.
RECOMMENDATION
STAFF RECOMMENDS DESIGNATING LAND ON FRONT STREET, EAST OF
SANTA ANITA AVENUE BETWEEN ST. JOSEPH AND SANTA CLARA
STREETS, FOR FURTHER STUDY FOR THE METRO BLUE LINE (MBL)
STATION SITE. IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA; FURTHERMORE, AUTHORIZE
THE BLUE LINE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY TO DESIGN AND BUILD A
LIGHT RAIL LINE ON THE EXISTING SANTA FE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
WHICH RUNS THROUGH THE CITY OF ARCADIA.
Approved By: _ 4 .
William R. Kelly, City Manager
Attachment(s):
A. Metro.Blue Line Proposed Map/Route and Aerial
B. Metro Blue Line Phase II Fact Sheet .
C. Arcadia Train Station Archive Photo
• D. Arcadia City Council Minutes,October 14, 1994
E. City of Arcadia General Plan, September 3, 1996, page 3-7
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City of Arcadia and Project Overview
Summary
• Construction has begun on 13.7 miles of light rail from Los Angeles to Pasadena,
adding to the county's 40-mile light rail network. Phase II of that"Blue Line"
(another 24 miles) is proposed but not funded.
• Past planning on Phase II needs to be updated to qualify for federal funding
assistance, required to enable light rail to proceed east of Pasadena.
• The Metro Blue Line Construction Authority and the San Gabriel Valley Council
of Governments are partners in pursuing federal, state and local funds.
• Light rail will have land use and environmental benefits; it will also have noise
and traffic impacts on cities it serves.
• Foothill cities between Pasadena and Claremont are encouraged to lead public
outreach efforts and decisions on locating light rail stations.
• Federally-required planning is underway. If Congress approves funding in 2002,
construction could begin as early as 2004; construction would take atleast 4
years, subject to funding availability.
Phase I— Project Update
The Los Angeles to Pasadena Metro Blue Line Construction Authority is the organization
responsible to build the Blue Line Phase I and Phase II projects extending from Union
Station in downtown Los Angeles to Claremont. Phase I includes the Los Angeles to ,
Pasadena Blue Line connection extending 13.7 miles and using light rail technology at a
cost of some $740 million. There are 13 stations including stops in Chinatown, Highland
Park, South Pasadena and Pasadena. Upwards of 33,000 riders will ride the Blue Line
Phase I when it opens in mid-2003, with trains every 7.5 minutes and a total travel time
of 33 minutes from Pasadena to downtown Los Angeles. Typical drawings of the station
designs have been developed and are presented as part of this Phase II update. Each
city will also work with the Authority to develop a landmark station that will be a
representation of the cities cultural heritage and vision.
The Pasadena Blue Line project is being constructed as an innovative design-build
contract which improves overall efficiency and therefore reduces the probability of
unforeseen delays to the schedule. It also streamlines management required to oversee
the contract. The project is divided into two main construction contracts, Chinatown
aerial structure and Arroyo Seco. The Chinatown contract is scheduled for completion in
January 2002 and Arroyo Seco in February 2003.
Phase II — Project History
In 1992 the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (LACTC) and the
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) began an environmental impact report (EIR)
of corridor alternatives that would extend the Pasadena Blue Line to the Los Angeles
County boundary on the east side of the City of Claremont. In 1993 a draft EIR was
released and the 11 corridor cities were advised on route and station alternatives that
were under consideration.
At the time of the initial environmental study there were no funds available for designing
and building the Phase II project. However, SB1847 authorizes the Authority to move
forward should funds become available. Since that time, MTA has transferred Santa Fe
Exhibit B:
MBL Phase II Fact Sheet 1
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railroad right-of-way to the Authority and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
(COG) has taken the lead in seeking funds necessary for Phase II. The initial funds from
COG have begun the studies necessary to qualify the project for federal funding; those
studies are called "alternatives analysis" and "environmental impact statement."
Phase II — Project Organization
Bringing a project like the Pasadena Blue Line to fruition is not a simple task and
requires a coordinated effort between a multitude of personnel. Organization of the
Phase II effort begins with the Authority Board of Directors which is the managing board,
on the project, overseeing all functions related to the project. The Chief Executive officer
is Mr. Rick Thorpe. Mr. Thorpe receives valuable assistance from the Authority's Phase,
II Extension Committee and Ad Hoc Project Steering Committee which are headed up by
Claremont Councilman Al Leiga. In addition, Mr. Nick Conway heads up the COG
efforts in working directly with the Authority to secure funding and facilitate the
development of the project. The Authority has hired consultants to complete the
technical analysis and community outreach needed to support the project. The
consultant team is led by Mr. Paul Taylor with Kaku Associates.
City of Arcadia Issues and Opportunities
A complete analysis of project alternatives is the first step in Phase II. As background,
the 1993 draft EIR study results are presented below; that EIR studied a rail project with
the following characteristics and impacts.
In the City of Arcadia, the light rail would follow the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF)
Railway tracks continuing east from Pasadena. This segment of the alignment travels ; "
within or parallels the Foothill Freeway. It transitions from the median of the freeway at
its crossing with the Arcadia Wash on a primarily above-grade alignment as it moves
east of Santa Anita Avenue; south of Huntington Drive it would return to ground level.
As the alignment traverses the City of Arcadia it passes near a number of regional
attractors such as the Los Angeles County and State Arboretum, Santa Anita Park '
Racetrack and Santa Anita Fashion Park Shopping Center. A width of about 50 feet of
the right-of-way would be devoted to the two light rail tracks; a single freight track would
remain.if freight service is to be maintained. Trains would travel at a top speed of 55
MPH between stations and roadway crossings; a trip to downtown Pasadena would take
12 minutes while one to Los Angeles would take up to 33 minutes. Light rail would make
no more noise or vibration than the freight trains have made; it will be more frequent
throughout the day--primarily the noise is from horns used at roadway crossings.
Locating a light rail station in the City of Arcadia has been considered at.Front Street and
Santa Clara Street between Santa Anita Avenue and 1st AvenueAny other station
options will be explored in detail in the alternatives analysis. The right-of-way required
for a station in Arcadia would need to provide for a 300-foot-long platform plus adequate
parking and transfer points including 5 bus bays, 30 kiss-and-ride spaces and up to 260
parking spaces. While the light rail line will take cars off the road, bringing riders to the '
Arcadia station,will concentrate traffic in the vicinity at rush hours. Other impacts on
traffic in the city will be when traffic is stopped for less than a minute while light rail trains
cross roadway intersections with the BNSF right-of-way.
Phase II — Project Schedule
Because the Phase II project is building on the existing construction from Los Angeles to
Pasadena, the Authority is cautiously optimistic that the funding and analysis necessary
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to implement the Blue Line to Claremont can be achieved in a relatively short period of
time. Assuming that funding is secured and no major environmental issues appear
during the analysis, construction of the Blue Line from Pasadena toward Claremont
could begin as early as 2004; it would take a minimum of fours years of construction,
subject to availability of funding.
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Phase 11 —Project Funding Needs
Of the funds necessary to complete Phase II (previously estimated to be approximately
$800 million), federal funding would account for at least 50 percent,-with state and local
funds making up the difference. Therefore,one of the critical elements for the project to
receive funding is the identification of the local source of funds. Cities sharing in the
costs, such as through stations and joint development of adjacent properties, will be
crucial to completion of the light rail project. Non-federal funds will also be needed for
operations of the system once built. Financial plans are being developed by COG, the
Authority and consultants to ensure all funding sources available are identified.
Agency Responsibilities
The priority for COG is to secure funding that will allow technical and environmental
studies to move forward without delay. In addition to securing funds for the necessary
studies, COG is responsible for developing the strategy to obtain federal, state and local
funding for completion of the project. COG is also assisting in the coordination of
community and city input.
Authority and Steering Committee Responsibilities
The Metro Blue Line Construction Authority is responsible for the management of the
environmental and technical studies, preliminary engineering, project design,
construction and start-up.
The Ad Hoc Project Steering Committee is made-up of elected and staff representatives
from each of the corridor cities. The committee's focus is on communication between
the cities and the Authority on issues pertaining to right-of-way, station development,
land use policies and interim bus facilities. The committee is also an integral part of
lobbying for federal and state funding.
First Step—Alternatives Analysis.
Currently, the Metro Blue Line Authority is working with the COG, cities and consultants
to move forward the alternatives analysis necessary to receive federal funding. The
study will evaluate corridor alternatives considering: mobility improvements,
environmental benefits, operating efficiencies, cost effectiveness and supportive land
use policies. During the alternatives analysis, input will be garnered and incorporated
from the community; each City is being asked to define a plan for involvement of its
public in the planning and to carry out that plan with assistance and resources provided
by the Blue Line Authority and COG.
Next Steps
Funds have been secured to embark on the alternatives analysis with a goal of adopting
a "Locally Preferred Corridor Investment Alternative" while COG and the Authority are
working to secure in 2002 a Congressional earmark to continue with the next steps.
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Exhibit C:
Arcadia Train Station
Archive Photo .
,...1.c.t„l,lve uevelopmene on the Southwest Corner site (Huntington
and S®'end Avenue) , so that it would ' the catalyst •to'be able'
to ge eneration to the downtown are`, second by Agency Member
Lojeski and.CARRIED on roll call vote. as follows:
AYES: Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and
Young
NOES: None ,
ABSTAIN: None
2b.
NW CORNER. •nsideration of the staff request for Agency approval to •
SITE 'tiate for retail, medium density residential, and/or mixed
(Htg. & 2nd u' on the Northwest Corner site. The subject site is a vacant
Ave.) 17 . square foot (4 acres) area which can be developed with •
the =. -:said uses. Other possibilities include development as
a•socc- ',ilex hockey sports facility or an ice skating arena.
• . • The sit been marketed by Dave Powell, Hayes and Company,
for comme " ,.office and restaurant use. Mr. Powell noted that
there was . =, • •er interest in those uses as well as an eight
. .story office .ing, senior housing and a hotel. The sites
lack of visibi due to the railroad, overpass and bermRsihas
affected its via: , according to Mr. Powell. Staff's cost
estimate for th-` thwest Corner site is $5,000 ' for
miscellaneous admini- ive costs, and a. 5% commission paid to
Hayes and Company out ,` .e land sale proceeds.
In the Agency's discussio* • development of this site, Agency
Member Lojeski felt that �' , would be a good site for a
recreational facility, use o •:. , `,,ch would increase use of the
local hotels, restaurants and _ ' , 1 shops. He would also be
• interested in a planned unit res .., al development as opposed
to low cost housing on the site. •
I .•
Chairperson Young felt this to be a goo, a for a soccer/roller •
hockey sports facility or ice rink.
Member Chang said he would. prefer mcdi city residential
housing, senior housing or a hotel on the Noy '-st Corner site.
•
•
• Member Margett said he would like to see this s . `,eveloped with
affordable housing. .
Member Lojeski MOVED to AUTHORIZE staff to negotiat.: % retail,
. . residential use consistent with redevelopment law,
and/or mixed uses on the IlorialweeL Corner sits, inclu ,.\ofean
ice rink. or other recreational facilities, second by Ch ., rson
Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: .
• AYES: Agency Members Chang, Lojeski, Margett and You
NOES: None
r ABSTAIN: Agency Member Kuhn
LIGHT RAIL Consideration of staff's request for the Agency to designate the
STATION/ area around Front Street, St. Joseph, First Avenue and Santa
. TRANSIT CTR.
4 10/11/94 .
xi,itD:
•
Arcadia City Council
Minutes,Oct. 14,1994 ,
Clara Street, as the potential site for a future Light Rail
Station/Transit Center and provide direction to staff regarding
the possible acquisition of the Catellus and Metropolitan Transit.
Authority properties. The area between the aforesaid streets was
the location of the former Arcadia train station. 1
Michael Freedman, the Agency's previous downtown revitalization
consultant, proposed moving the station site to the Huntington
Drive/Second Avenue area, either at Bonita Park and school or
the Northwest Corner site. The Metropolitan Transportation
Authority (MTA) environmental impact report has assessed! all
three locations. Staff prefers the Front Street/First Avenue/
St. Joseph site because of its central location, its street
network, availability, practicality, and the fact that the Agency
and City own two of the three properties, also its lower cost.
The City can attempt to lobby the MTA or use MTA funds to acquire
the 30,610 square foot Catellus property east of the railroad
tracks (adjacent to the Agency owned,property.) , and donate4MTA
land along Front Street west of the tracks to the city. If. this
is not feasible, Proposition A and C funds could be used to
acquire the Catellus owned parcel and to design and construct a
Light Rail Station/Transit Center.
A discussion ensued and Agency Member Margett felt that the light
• rail station would better serve customers of the potential
recreational facility at the NW Corner site if the station were
located at the SE Corner of Huntington and Second Avenue, or placed
at the NW Corner if a recreational center is not located there.
Chairperson Young prefers the original train station site on •
Front Street which is centrally located. Further, she felt! that •
a station located at the Southeast Corner of Huntington Drive
and Second Avenue, the Pony League baseball field, would create
turmoil in•: the city.
Member Lojeski believes the light rail station should be located
b on the former site on Front Street which would better serve the
race track . . . whose customers would use the train possibly! more
than other persons.
Member Chang concurs with staff's recommendation that the station
shou ••4110 .ca - • on t e ormer stat on s to and MOVED to
designate the area around Front Street, St. Joseph, First Avenue
and Santa Clara as the potential site for a future Light! Rail
Station Transit Center; and DIRECT staff regarding the possible
acquisition of the Catellus and MTA properties; also DIRECT that
staff provide the Agency with figures of the costs of locating
the station on the NW or SE Corner of Huntington Drive and Second
• Avenue; second by Chairperson Young and CARRIED on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Agency Members Chang, Lojeski, Margett and Young
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Agency Member Kuhn'
2d.
210/WE sly investigated the possibility of acquiring
(Costco ast of
^00
3.0 Municipal Facilities and Services
CORPORSTSO°
An existing railway, which was used by the Santa Fe Railroad traverses the City,
although use of this line has been discontinued. MTA owns rights-of-way along
this line, b�}t currently has no plan for resuming operations through the study
area. MTA plans to extend the Los Angeles to Long Beach. Metro Blue Line to
Pasadena. The station which will be nearest the study area is to be located in
Pasadena at Sierra Madre Villa, adjacent to the 210 Freeway. This station is
planned to be,the last one opened on this expanded line, and MTA does not
ex.ect t,- station to be operating until the year 2002.
- i assenger rail stations located nearest to Arcadia are in El Monte an• B• •win
Park. These provide connections to the regional Metrolink system. The City of
Arcadia has lobbied the MTA to extend rail service into Arcadia, and has identified
a station location at First and Front streets along the MTA-owned rail line east of
Santa Anita Avenue; however, the MTA currently has no plans for such an exten-
sion of service.
•
L 1
• al Plan Approach
eneral Plan's transportation program emphasizes the following themes:
Ba • NN. efficient transportation system should offer Arcadia residents not
only re � fficient automobile traffic distribution, but also viable alternatives
to automo. The transportation program outlined in the General Plan
will increase t °- ..e between various modes of transportation by increasing
the desirability oft . 'ng, and bicycling.
Coordination Between se, Transportation and Air Quality Pro-
grams. The General Plan es land use, transportation, and air quality
concepts and strategies. The o: , ' • of the. General Plan are designed to im-
prove traffic flow, local air quality, an. -.. conservation through:
•
• . - reducing the number'of automob and providing alternatives to
• automobile use; •
• reducing the length of automobile trips by inte . d uses;
• providing an arrangement of land uses which pro .;41 cient travel
patterns; and •
• • limiting the intensity of future development to that which can `s .om-
modated on a roadway system that has been planned to protect co
character.
J
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ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN 3-7 September 3, 1996
Exhibit E:
City of Arcadia
General Plan,Sept.3;1996
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0 ARCAD _.29
eRpT� STAFF REPORT
OORAS9�
I
FIRE DEPARTMENT
October 16, 2001
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Pete Bonano, Fire Chief
Prepared by: Su Tan, Management AnalystcJ
SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND AND AWARD A TWO (2) YEAR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT EXTENSION, NOT TO
EXCEED $25,000 PER YEAR, TO FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATES,
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES, GAGE-BABCOCK & ASSOCIATES,
AND VANDORPE CHOU ASSOCIATES FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT PL1 N
CHECKING SERVICES
SUMMARY
On August 1, 2000 the City Council approved a 12-month Agreement with Fire
Protection Associates, Fire Protection Services, Gage-Babcock & Associates, and
VanDorpe Chou Associates to perform plan checking services. All of the
aforementioned consultants have reached the end of the approved Agreement
timeframe and have been extended to date.
Staff recommends that the City Council award a two (2) year Agreement extensio p in
the amount of $25,000 per year to Fire Protection Associates, Fire Protection Services,
Gage-Babcock & Associates, and VanDorpe Chou Associates for plan checking
services.
DISCUSSION
The Fire Department is part of the plan check review process in coordination ■frith
Development Services and Public Works Services Departments. Fire Departme,nt's
consultants are responsible for reviewing plans for compliance with the Uniform Fire
Code and the related sections of the Uniform Building Code, Electrical Code, Stath of
California Titles 19 & 24 and other applicable municipal codes.
Fire Protection Associates, Fire Protection Services, Gage-Babcock & Associates, and
VanDorpe Chou Associates have provided excellent and affordable service during the
terms of the Agreement. The work assigned to these plan check consultants are always
performed in a timely, and efficient manner. Based on their excellent performance, staff
is recommending that the City Council award a two (2) year Agreement extension irk the
amount of$25,000 per year for each plan check consultant.
Due to the mutual dissolution of Fire Protection Services, a partnership, effective August
31, 2001, Fire Protection Services will be conducting business as a sole proprietorhip.
Fire Protection Services has requested to remain as one of our plan check consulta y ts.
LASER IMAGED
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PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARIMENT
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October 16, 2001
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director
Prepared By: Chris Ludlum, Management Analys •
LeAnne E. Hamilton, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT AN EASEMENT TO THE SOUTI-ERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR THE MAINTENANC OF
FACILITIES AT 230 N. SECOND AVENUE - ST. JOSEPH PLANT
SUMMARY:
The City is currently finishing the construction of the St. Joseph Booster Station t 230
N. Second Avenue. In order to. provide power to the new booster station a hew ower
pole was installed at the site. Before tuning on the power, Southern California E ison
Company requires a right-of-way easement on City property. Therefore, it is
recommended that the City Council grant an 8-foot easement to Southern Cali ornia
Edison to maintain their electrical distribution facilities at the St. Joseph Plant.
DISCUSSION:
A key element of the Water Master Plan program is the reconstruction of the St. Joseph
Water Plant, which is the central component of the City's water system. The St. Joseph
plant's primary function is water storage for fire suppression and domestic consumption
for Pressure Zone 4. This zone serves approximately 20 percent of the City and ,-
includes one water well.
On December 19, 2000, the City Council authorized the construction of a replac ment
well, new well equipment and a booster station at the St. Joseph facility. To p ovide
power to the new booster station, it was necessary to install a new power pole t the
site. Southern California Edison Company requires a grant easement to be executed
before they will energize the facilities. The attached right-of-way document will grant an
easement to the Southern California Edison Company for the maintenance of their
facilities at the St. Joseph Plant and if approved, will provide a new power source to the
booster station. .
LASER QED
Mayor and City Council
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Granting an easement to the Southern California Edison Company will not have an
impact on City Funds.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Grant an easement to the Southern California Edison Company for the
maintenance of electrical facilities at 230 N. Second Avenue.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the right-of-way
Grant of Easement documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Approved by: WnIA
William R. Kelly, City Manager
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October 16, 2001 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Don Pe an, Assistant City Manager/Development Services
Director /,
By: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator ,,
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SUBJECT: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ON ZONE CHANGE 2-01-
001 TO REZONE THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1012
THROUGH 1026 SOUTH FIRST AVENUE FROM R-2 (MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL)
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SUMMARY
The City Council at its July 17, 2001 meeting continued its consideration of zone
change Z-01-001 a zone change from R-2 (Medium Density Residential) to R-1
(Single-family Residential 0-6 du/ac) for the properties located at 1012-1026
South First Avenue.
The City Council continued their consideration of this zone change to allow
Polyland Development (owner of the properties at 1020-1026 South First) to
develop an alternative development plan that would also include the properties
at 1012-1016 South First and present the plan to the neighbors to see if they
could reach a mutually satisfactory solution. The public hearing was continued
for three (3) months to October 16.
BACKGROUND
The subject properties are zoned R-2 with a General Plan designation of Single-
Family residential 0-6 dwelling units per acre (du/ac).
In June of 2000, Polyland Development submitted a design review for a six-unit
condominium project on two of the lots located at 1020-1026 S. First Avenue.
The proposed project was designed in accordance with the City's R-2
regulations. The proposed density was approximately 12 du/ac.
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The proposed development was inconsistent with the General Plan designation
of Single-Family residential 0-6 du/ac.
In February 2001 an application for a General Plan amendment (G.P. 01-001)
was filed by Hang Jong, EGL Associates on behalf of the property owner
(Polyland Development) to amend the General Plan from Single Family
Residential-to Multiple-Family Residential (12 du/ac maximum) on the properties
at 1020-1026 South First Avenue to be consistent with the R-2 zoning
designation. The properties at 1012 and 1016 South First Avenue were also
included in the General Plan amendment.
A public hearing was held before the City Council on May 1 at which time the
Council voted 5-0 to deny the requested general plan amendment. The Council
in its denial commented that the requested General Plan change to Multiple-
Family Residential is inconsistent with the zoning and use of many of the
abutting properties; that the General Plan designation to the south and east is
Single-family Residential and the properties are developed with single-family
homes.
The City Council at this meeting also adopted Urgency Ordinance 2140
prohibiting the approval of all land use entitlements and permits as well as
commencement of construction for the properties at 1012-1026 S. First Avenue.
At this time, the City Council directed staff to proceed with a zone change to
rezone the properties to R-1.
On June 5, 2001 Resolution 6223 was adopted by the Council denying the
General Plan Amendment. The City Council noted in the resolution that the
"General Plan Amendment conflicts with the General Plan Land Use
designations of many surrounding or nearby properties and would cause
negative impacts on the value and use of such nearby properties, such as traffic,
density and visual impacts."
In addition, the City Council also adopted Ordinance 2141 to extend the Urgency
Ordinance 2140 that was adopted on May 1 for ten (10) months fifteen (15) days.
to prohibit approvals of all land use entitlements and permits as well as
construction and development of the properties with the exception of a single-
family dwelling on each lot at 1012-1026 S. First Avenue. The moratorium is in
effect until May 1, 2002.
The City Council also directed staff to initiate a zone change for the subject
properties, rezoning all the properties from R-2 (Multiple-Family Residential 12 .
du/ac maximum) to R-1 (Single-Family Residential 0-6 du/ac).
On July 17, a public hearing was scheduled before the City Council on the
proposed zone change (Z-01-001). The public hearing was continued to
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October 16 to "permit the parties to at least make one last attempt to try to work
things out."
DISCUSSION
Since the July 17 meeting, the owners of the four properties at 1012-1026 South
First, represented by Marlene Roth of The Roth Group, Inc., have been working
on a design that would incorporate all four lots and reduce the overall density of
the project.
On September 27, The Roth Group, Inc. sent invitations to 169 households in
the area who have expressed opposition to the project, inviting them to attend a
meeting on October 4 to present a plan for the development of all four lots with a
total of eight (8) detached units. In addition a letter was sent to Ms. Williams and
six (6) members of her committee explaining the proposal.
According to Ms. Roth no consensus was reached at the October 4 meeting.
Applicant's Proposed Project
The four lots contain a total of 44,108 square feet. A very "preliminary" site plan
has been presented to the Development Services Department (attached) that •
proposes eight (8) detached units with a density of approximately 7.9 dwelling
units per acre.
The preliminary site plan shows the following:
Access to the site from one driveway on First Avenue.
> Attached two-car garage and one guest parking space for each dwelling..
➢ A 35'-0" setback along First Avenue with 25'-0" setbacks provided along
the north, east and south properties lines.
> The trash and utility areas will be located in the center of the property
away from adjoining residential properties.
> An 11'-0-± interior side yard separation between units.
In addition, Ms. Roth indicates that a minimal number of windows will be
incorporated into the design on the second floor of the two homes located on the
east side of the property. These windows will be set approximately 5`-0" above
the floor level to provide privacy to the neighbors to the east. In addition,
"specimen-sized landscaping will be provided, especially on the south and east
property lines to insure further buffering of the adjacent R-1 area."
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The following matrix compares the density and setbacks standards for the R-1
and R-2 zones and the proposal:
Requirements R-1 R-2 Proposal
Side Yard Setback 10%width of lot not 2-story— 10'-0" 25'-0"
less than 5'-0"
Rear Yard Setback 25'-0" 1s`floor 10'-0" 25'-0"
35'-0" 2"d floor
Required Parking 2 spaces 2 + '/2 guest space 2 + 1 guest space
per unit per unit
Number of dwelling units 1 dwelling unit per lot 1 unit per 3,750 sq. 1 unit per 5,500+ sq.
permitted per lot ft. of lot area ft. of lot area
GP Density equivalent 0-6 du/ac 12 du/ac maximum 7.9 du/ac
It is important to note that the City Council cannot take any action on the eight
(8) unit concept described above. If the City Council believes it has some merit
the Council can proceed in a manner as described below.
Applicant's Requested Action
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The following is a summary of the request by the applicant:
1. Allow the applicants to proceed with the design review and approval
process for the eight (8) unit project as submitted in the preliminary plan
attached to the staff report
2. Deny Zone Change 01-001
3. Initiate a General Plan Amendment for the subject properties from single-
family residential (0-6 du/ac) to Medium Density Residential (a maximum
of 12 du/ac) in January/February.
Ms. Roth notes in her October 1 letter that the above actions would allow the
revised project to proceed through the public review process including the
Planning Commission and the City Council. If at that time the City Council is
satisfied they could:
1. Approve the General Plan Amendment
2. Rescind the moratorium
3. Deny the zone change (if it is continued from October 16th)
She further states that if the Council is not satisfied with the project, they could:
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1. Deny the General Plan Amendment;
2. Initiate a zone change; and
3. Let the moratorium expire on April 30, 2002.
CEQA
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the
Development Services Department has prepared an initial study for the proposed
zone change. Said initial study did not disclose any substantial or potentially
substantial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area
affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient
noise and objects of historical or aesthetic significance. When considering the
record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any
potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the
wildlife depends. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this
zone change.
RECOMMENDATION
The following are suggestions on how the City Council might proceed with the
zone change after hearing all testimony and reviewing all evidence received:
1'. Move to approve or deny the zone change and direct staff to prepare the
appropriate ordinance for adoption; or
2. Move to continue the public hearing on the zone change to March 5 and
allow the applicant time to submit revised plans for an eight (8) unit project
on the subject properties. Staff is suggesting March 5 to allow adequate
time to adopt an ordinance prior to the May 1 moratorium deadline. The
public hearing will be re-noticed prior to the March 5 meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
If the City Council intends to take action to approve this zone change from
R-2 to R-1, the Council should move to approve and file the Negative
Declaration and direct staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance for adoption at
a later meeting.
If the City Council intends to take action to continue the public hearing to March
5, 2002, the Council should move to continue the public hearing and direct staff
to renotice the public hearing per code requirements.
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If the City Council intends to take action to deny this zone change, no further
action is necessary, other than to direct the applicant to resubmit their project.
Attachments: Copies of letters from The Roth Group, Inc.
Proposed Preliminary Plan
July 17 City Council Minutes
June 12 Planning Commission minutes
Aerial of the area
Photos of the subject properties
Environmental Documents
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Approved by:
William R. Kelly, City Manager
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consultants •
October 1, 2001
RECEIVED
Mr. - Don Penman, Deputy City Manager
. Development Services DEVELOpp�
City of Arcadia ENS StrVtCt
240 West Huntington Drive
. Arcadia, CA 91006-6021.
SUBJECT: 1012-1026 South First Avenue .
• Zone Change Case No . Z-2001-001
Dear Mr. Penman: •
As you know, we have been exploring alternative project
designs ranging from 10 to 12 units for the subject four
lots . Those conceptual layouts were sent to you on Septem-
ber, 5, 2001 .
Polyland has made significant changes in the concept plan in
order to reduce the density as much as is economically
feasible . A schematic draft plan is enclosed which illus-
trates the concept for only eight homes . That plan will be
refined and submitted to the City for review if, on Octo-
ber 16, 2001, the subject Zone Change case is denied or
continued. We believe the Zone Change can be denied without
the City losing control over any future development of these
four_ lots due to the existence of the moratorium (Ordinance
No . 2141) which will remain in effect until April 30, 2002
unless the City terminates it earlier.
• The concept on which the revised plan is based provides the
following features :
• the average density is one dwelling unit per 5, 513 . 5
square feet of lot area (7 . 9 dwelling units per acre) ;
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• each home will be able to have an individual address
(1012, 1014, 1016, 1018, 1020, 1022, 1024, and 1026
South First Avenue) - .not a unit number;
• a minimum 25-foot setback (rear yard) will be main-
tained along the south and east edge of the property
(adjacent to the R1) and along the north end (adjacent
to the commercial zoning) ;
• the 35-foot front setback will be maintained on First
Avenue;
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200. NORTH MARYLAND AVENUE, SUITE 100, GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA 91206-4262
(818) 500-4050 FAX (818) 543-1181
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October 1, 2001
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• • only one driveway, rather than two, three, or four.,
will intersect First Avenue, maximizing available on
street parking and minimizing points of potential
conflict with vehicles or pedestrians;
the divided driveway and adequate on-site "stacking"
space will' eliminate any potential' wait periods for
vehicles entering the site at the same time vehicles
are leaving;
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• a five-foot wide landscaped strip will (except for
access ways) be provided along the driveway to visually
enhance the driveway with a more parkway-like, rather
than an alley-like, appearance;
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• a minimum of one guest parking space per home will be
provided on the property in addition to the two spaces
provided in the enclosed attached garages for each
• home;
• a minimum of 11 feet (two 51-k-foot side yards) will
• separate the homes on site) ;
• the trash area and utility areas will be maintained
in the center of the property away from adjacent resi- _
dential development;
• • minimal windows (set approximately 5 feet above the
floor level) will be used on the second floor of the
two homes on the east end of the combined site in order
to further protect privacy; and
• specimen-sized landscaping will be provided, espe-
cially on the south and east property lines to insure .
further buffering of the adjacent R1 area.
• Requested Action
We would like to have the opportunity to process this sub-
' stantially improved project through the design and approval
process . To do so, a number of steps and subsequent public
hearings are necessary. During this time the City will,
undoubtedly, continue to have Ordinance No. 2141 (the mora-
. torium) remain in place so .that nothing can occur on these
four lots (other than single-family development) without a
final City Council action to lift the moratorium.
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If the City is .not satisfied with the. final .project, you
can, as you have in the past, take action to rezone the
• property to Ri prior to the expiration of the moratorium.
The following steps are, therefore, respectfully requested
of the City Council on October. 16th:
1 . Deny Zone Change Case No. Z-2001-001 (a new Zone
Change case can be initiated- in the future, if
necessary -- or, in the alternative, continue
consideration of the case to a date certain in
February, 2002 without further public notice,
since there will be notice on the other items
being considered concurrently) ; and
2 . Initiate a General Plan Amendment for the subject
property to place the property in the medium den-
sity residential category to be heard by the Plan-
ning Commission in January and by the City Council
in February (concurrently with the Zone Change, if
• it is continued) .
Expected Outcome
This request will allow the project to go through the public
review process, including Planning Commission consideration
and be forwarded to City Council . If the Council is satis-
fied at that time, they .can then:
1 . - Approve the General Plan Amendment;
2 . Lift the .moratorium (repeal Ordinance No . 2141) ; •
and
3 . Deny the Zone Change (if it has been continued
from October 16th) .
If the Council is dissatisfied with the project, they can: .
1 . Deny the General Plan Amendment; •
2 . Initiate a Zone Change (or, if it was continued,
approve the Zone Change) ; and
3 . Let the moratorium expire on April 30, 2002 .
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Mr. Don Penman
October 1, 2001
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We look forward to the opportunity o,f providing greater •
detail (including a larger plan and the results of our .
October 4th community meeting) during the City Council' s .
consideration of this matter on October 16 .
Sincerely
Marlene T . Roth, AICP
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September 27, 2001 t?ECFIVDD
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Ms . Sonya B. Williams DEvEC0�
130 Greenfield Place ME,'VTSDft�lCcS
Arcadia, CA 91006
SUBJECT: 1012-1026 South First Avenue
Dear Ms . Williams
Thank you very much for your letter of September 18, 2001
regarding the subject project . As you know, we have been
exploring an alternative project ranging from 10 to 12 units
on the four lots . Those conceptual layouts were sent to you
on September 5, 2001 .
As you can see from the enclosed invitation letter, the
owner has made significant changes in the concept plan' in
order to reduce the density as much as is economically
feasible . While this is not exactly what you have request-
ed, I do believe it offers a development which is compatible
with R1 development :
• the average density is one dwelling unit per 5, 513 . 5
square feet;
• each home will have an 'individual address (1012,
1014, 1016, 1018, 1020, 1022, 1024, and 1026) - not a
unit number;
• a minimum 25-foot setback (rear yard) will be
maintained along the south and east edge of the
property) adjacent to the R1) and along the north end
(adjacent to the commercial zoning) ;
• the 35-foot front setback will be maintained on First
Avenue;
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• only one driveway, rather than two, three, or four,
will intersect First Avenue, maximizing available on-
street parking;
• a minimum of one guest parking space per home will be
provided on the property in addition to the two spaces
provided in the enclosed attached garages for each
home;
200 NORTH MARYLAND AVENUE, SUITE 100, GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA 91206-4262
(818) 500-4050 FAX (818) 543-1181
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Ms . Sonya B. Williams
September 27, 2001
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• the trash area and utility areas will be maintained
in the center of the property away from adjacent
residential development;
• windows on the second floor of the building on the
east end will be minimal clear story windows, in order
to further protect privacy; and
• specimen-sized landscaping will be provided on the
south and east property lines to insure further
buffering of the adjacent Ri area.
If you have any questions after reviewing the enclosed
notice or this letter, please do not hesitate to give me a
call . As I have indicated twice before, (on August 13th and
September 5th) , I would be most happy to meet with your
group to review the plans . However, since I have not been
contacted for such a meeting, you are, of course, all .
welcome to the meeting being scheduled for October 4th
If you have any questions in the interim, please give me a
call .
Sincerely„ ,,
Marlene T . Roth, AICP
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Don Penman
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SUBJECT': Invitation to October 4th Meeting
Regarding 1012 to 1026 S. First Ave. , Arcadia
Dear 'Neighbor:
Since the last "open house" regarding the subject property on
July 9t' occurred, Polyland Development has been working to . •
resolve a. number of issues . As you may be aware, the City of
Arcadia City Council continued consideration of Zone Change Case
Z-2001-001 to allow Polyland time to develop an alternative plan
which would include not only the two vacant lots they own, but
the two lots between their property and the service station. •
We have been diligently working on that task and have substan-
tially reduced the proposed density, compared to what is allowed
in the R-2 zone . The original plan consisted of developing six'
homes on the two lots Polyland owns (three homes per lot) . In
order to resolve the future use of the two remaining R-2 lots,. a
number of conceptual designs were developed -- all of which
involved all four lots . These ' concepts considered the 12 homes
allowed in R-2, as . well as 11 and 10 homes (an. average of 2 to 3
homes per lot) .
Of particular concern in the design of all the alternatives were':
the needito preserve a 25' setback adjacent to the existing R-1-
development on the south and east side of the property; the
desire to limit the number of driveways on First Avenue (four
would be allowed if the lots were developed individually) ; and a
goal of providing sufficient parking on site . In order to
accomplish these .objectives and to create detached homes which
will be compatible with the R-1 properties to the south and east, •
the density being requested has been further reduced to a total •
of only eight homes (an average of two homes for each of the four
existing .lots) .
Given the total area of the four lots (44, 108 square feet) , this
averages out to 5, 513 . 5 square feet of lot area per home . An
auto court will be developed so that only one driveway will be
provided . on First Avenue . It will function much as the new
street (Crystal. ,Court) does providing access to the homes . Each
home will have an attached two-car garage and one guest parking
space . •
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200 NORTH MARYLAND AVENUE, SUITE 100, GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA 91206-4262
(818) 500-4050 • FAX (818) 543-1181
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Spacious private yards, a minimum of 25 feet in width will be
provided for each home - creating a unique mini-neighborhood for
the eight families who will live there . Although it will be
possible to convey, in fee, the land under each home and the
private yard areas to the future purchasers (exactly like a
single family home) , the legal vehicle to accomplish this may
still need to be a condominium subdivision.
The design concept puts only two homes adjacent to the rear of
the property (each with a minimum 25-foot setback adjacent to .the
two neighboring properties on Greenfield Place . Each of the
homes which back up to the homes on the north side of Crystal
Court will, again, have a minimum 25' setback (rear yard) . The
utility and trash areas will be in the center of the development
away- from the adjacent properties .
As you can see, this plan - eight individual homes, each with an
individual address - provides the greatest level of consistency
with the R-1 standards that can be reasonably developed on the
property.
You should be aware . that this is an extremely honest approach in
presenting their position. If the City allows us to do so, we
will begin the various public hearing processes for which legal
notice will be provided by the City of Arcadia . Hearings involv-
ing the processing of the project will include the review of the
design, a general plan amendment, and consideration of the
tentative tract map (other actions may also be required) .
In order to show the plans to you, , we have, again, arranged for
the use of the Arcadia Womens' Club at 324 South First Avenue (at
the corner of Diamond Street) on Thursday evening, October 4,
2001. While no foi.mal presentation is scheduled, the plans, the
developer and I will be available to discuss the project with you
from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. that evening.
We look forward to meeting with you and, hopefully, we, can answer
any other questions you may have about this project . We thank
you for your interest .
Sincerely,
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Marlene T. Roth, AICP
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ABSENT: None
At 8:52 p.m. the City Council RESSESSED and RECONVENED at 9:02 p.m.
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ZONE CHANGE Consideration of the report and recommendation to approve Zone Change.Z-01-001 to rezone
Z-01-001 the properties located at 1012 through 1026 South First Avenue from R-2 (Medium Density
(1012-1026 S. Residential)to R-1 (Single-Family Residential).
First Avenue)
(CONTINUED The Planning Commission at its June 12, 2001 meeting could not reach a unanimous decision to
TO 10-16-01) either deny or approve the zone change by voting 2 to 2 with one member absent. As a result of
TRANSCRIPT the tie vote, the zone change was forwarded to the City Council without a Planning Commission
PREPARED recommendation.
The inconsistency between the General Plan and the Zoning came to light when a proposed 6-
unit residential condominium project was submitted to the City for development of the two
properties at 1020-1026 South First Avenue. The.proposed project was designed in accordance
with the City's R-2 regulations. Although the subject properties are zoned R-2, the General Plan
designation for the properties is Single-Family Residential. The properties were zoned R-2 in
1954, which is consistent with the R-2 zoning of the properties to the north of the subject
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properties. Currently there is an Urgency Ordinance which prohibits any construction on the
properties other than a single family home on each lot.
Mayor Segal OPENED the Public.Hearing.
Marlene Roth, The Roth Group, Planning Consultant, spoke on behalf of the owners of the four
lots that are subject to the zone change. Ms. Roth provided a report to the City Council
addressing appropriate designation of the property, the equity issues involved particularly with
respect to the two lots where permits have been granted and work has started, and concerns of
the neighbors. Ms. Roth stated in part, there is no discussion in the General Plan regarding the
intent of the plan with respect to zone change designation. The initial staff recommendations
and Planning Commission's recommendation on the General Plan Amendment was in essence
that the General Plan is wrong and the zoning map is right, and that the General Plan should be
changed to reflect the low density multi-family use.
Ms. Roth outlined the fees that have been paid to the City of Arcadia by the property owners in
order to process an application for construction of the condominiums. The owners invested over
one million dollars in these two lots. The property has been designed in a manner to try to
balance a multi-family designation with the adjacent single-family. The units have been
designed as individual units, as stand-alone units, ten foot minimum separation between lines
and two car detached garages that feel and act like single family dwellings.
Following her comments, Ms. Roth requested continuation of this matter and a three month
extension in order to give the property owners enough time to work with the adjacent R-1
neighboring properties, address their concerns and maybe find some room for modifications.
In response to a Council question Ms. Roth, stated in part, at this point losing units would be a
very significant issue, considering the costs involved in the project, the marketing and the cost of
development. But primarily, some modifications, such as slightly reducing the size of the units
will be discussed.
Katherine Ken, 805 West Duarte Road, Suite 104, Attorney representing the land owner and the
development of the property located at 1020-1026 South First Avenue, expressed objections to
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the zone change from R-2 to R-1 for the subject properties and urged the City Council to not
approve the zone change; to give the right back to her clients to build six detached
condominiums that they are entitled to build.
Roseanne Tyler, 939 Arcadia Avenue, objected to the proposed zone change from R-2 to R-1,
stating, she is the real estate agent for the subject properties. She checked with the City and
was told many times, that the zoning on the property was R-2 and condominiums were permitted
• and may be built. She approached the owner and the current owner accepted the higher R-2
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price, based on the information she gathered from the City. She urged the City Council to be
fair and make the right decision.
Sonia Williams, 130 Greenfield Place, the leader of the petition drive against an amendment to
the General Plan, spoke in opposition of the zoning continuation, stating in part, that the
residents want this matter immediately resolved, it has already taken long enough. The
neighboring residents also felt strongly that as attractive as the design might be, condominiums
do not belong or fit in south of Duarte Road on a strip of land that presently has single-family
homes on it. They want single family homes built on the two individual lots to replace those
demolished. She hoped that the Planning Department will put considerable time and thought
into checking the inconsistencies between the General Plan Land Use Map and the Zoning Map,
and will be authorized by the Council to make the zone change from R-2 to R-1.
Erica Williams, property owner, Greenfield Place, a city planner and a member of the American
Institute of Certified Planners, stated in part, that a zone change in general can be done for a
variety of reasons, but there must be justifiable and logical reasons to support such a request.
Such a change must be supported by overwhelming evidence and in this instance, there is no
logic or justifiable reason to support the rezoning of 1012 through 1026 South First Avenue to an
R-2 category. Over 324 individuals signed a petition against rezoning property to be consistent
with the zoning code. There are no other condominiums constructed south of Duarte Road, east
of Santa Anita, why start an unwanted trend. A use that cannot be reasonably justified should
not be build, because it is not good land use planning.
Mike Marshall, 150 Greenfield Place, expressed concerns with regard to parking problems and
cars blocking emergency vehicle access, stating in part that, adding up to twelve (12) additional
cars would make a bad situation worse. The contractor could move in, buy up the properties,
• exploit the neighborhood, and six months later move on. It is the current residents who must live
with the consequences for the next 10, 20 or 30 years. They all chose to live in Arcadia,
because Arcadia has a fine tradition. They look to the General Plan that they believe defines
the agenda for maintaining that tradition. They look to the City Council to uphold the tradition of
doing the right thing for the community; in this case, he believes the right thing is to rezone the
properties in question from R-2 to R-1.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Kovacic and
CARRIED to CLOSE the public hearing.
Councilmember Chandler felt that the contractor played by the rules and has not tried to exploit
the City. So far, it looks like the contra_ctor is going to get stung, as the contractors did on Third,
Fourth, Greenfield and all those other places where the 1954 judgment call affected the City of
Arcadia. Councilmember Chandler noted that he is going to vote to uphold the downzoning
from R-2 to R-1, largely because there is no simple solution to this.
Councilmember Kovacic referred to the idea of a continuance which was requested by the
applicant, stating in part, since there is a moratorium in effect there is no harm in granting
continuance. Reasonable minds can sometimes come together and work things out. It does
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appear from the testimony that one side will accept no more than one unit per lot, and the other
side will accept no less than six units per two lots.
Councilmember Chang was in the favor of giving the applicant three months to talk to the
neighbors and see whether they•can come up with a solution satisfactory to both parties,
In response to a Council question, staff stated in part that, the moratorium will expire May 1,
2002. It was granted forty-five (45) days urgency and was then extended for eleven (11) months
and fifteen (15) days.
Considerable discussion ensued concluded by the following motion. It was MOVED by
Councilmember Kovacic, seconded by Councilmember Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as
follows to CONTINUE the public hearing regarding Zone Change Z-01-001 from R-2 (Medium
Density Multiple Family Residential) to R-1 (Single Family Residential) at 1012-1026 South First
Avenue for 90 days and schedule a public hearing for October 16, 2001.
AYES: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic and Segal
NOES: Councilmember Chandler, Marshall
ABSENT: None
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8. PUBLIC HEARING Z 01-001
1012-1026 S. First Ave.
Consideration of a zone change from R-2 (Medium Density Multiple-Family Residential) to R-1
(Single-Family Residential).
The staff report was presented.
Ms. Butler noted that the City had received a letter from Ms. Roth representing the property owners of
the subject property requesting the continuation of the public hearing.
The public hearing was opened.
Sonja Williams, 130 Greenfield, said she is representing 326 property owners who signed a petition in
opposition of the proposed development and the GP amendment. All of these homeowners live in the
area and are proud owners of single-family homes. They want to maintain the dignity of the area. Some
of the homes in this area have received the Arcadia Beautiful awards. They do not want a condominium
in their neighborhood. They have some of the best kept homes in this area. They are very appreciative
of the City Council for listening to their concerns and imposing a moratorium. The GP must be upheld.
The proposed development would not be good for their neighborhood. They are looking forward to
having single-family homes developed on these properties. Arcadia is a community of homes. She
urged the Planning Commission to approve this.
Bob Toben, 1110 Greenfield, said he is a licensed civil engineer. Based on his calculations, he could not
see how these lots could be developed as they were previously proposed.
Commissioner Olson said that based on the numbers cited by Mr. Toben, it appears that there is a lot of
misinformation.
Ms. Butler explained that the square footage is based upon gross area. Driveway and setbacks are not
deducted.
Jane Hu, 1012 S. First Ave., said she is the owner of one of the properties. She resides next to the gas
station. She was against the proposed zone change. When she purchased the property 12 years ago, she
purchased it as an R-2 property. She felt this is unfair and that the City is taking her right away.
Melanie Travler, Planning Plus, 2709 Prospect, La Crescenta, representing the owners of the subject
property said they are against the proposed zone change. She asked that this hearing be continued for 60
days to allow them ample time to do a comprehensive study. There has been a lot of misinformation
and it needs to be cleared up. The proposed detached units would be owned by Arcadia homeowners.
The purpose of the GP was to reconcile the discrepancy with the zoning of the area. The proposed zone
change is not the solution to this problem. Why the rush to approve this zone change? The moratorium
is still in effect. The City has not analyzed this issue. It appears that staff is in favor of correcting the
inconsistency but not in the manner that it is being done. This is a complex issue and it could certainly
use and benefit from the additional time and study that they would be conducting. If the Planning
Commission continued it for 60 days, they could hear the matter at their August 14th meeting. By that
time, their study would be concluded. They would be able to assist staff with detailed information and
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provide a range of alternatives. They would also be able to meet with the neighbors and address their
concerns. She noted that this area has been zoned R-2 for many years.
Chairman Murphy asked how would the 60 days of continuance be beneficial?
Ms. Traveler said they will look at the surrounding areas. A GP takes into account the compatibility of
land use—commercial and residential uses. In some jurisdictions it is incompatible to put a commercial
use next to a residential use.
Kirk Olson, 1209 Greenfield, said they are new to the area. They feel that condominiums would have a
negative impact on their property values and depreciate their property. He was disturbed when he heard
that the subject property was to be developed as a condominium
No one else spoke in favor or opposition to this item. •
Chairman Murphy closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Huang said he can see the neighbors' point of view. If he lived here, he would be
opposed to having condominiums next to his home. On the other hand, it is good planning to have a
buffer or a transition zone between commercial and residential uses. This is a typical solution. He
maintained his previous conviction that the property should remain R-2 and serve as a buffer.
Commissioner Olson was in favor of granting the continuance to receive additional input. He believed
that there is a lot to consider that has not been brought up yet. There is a lot to be examined. If this was
to be rezoned to R-1 the property owner would be able to develop this 50' wide lot with a very long and
massive single family home with a 5' first floor setback and 10' second floor setback. This would be
much more intrusive than what was proposed. He felt that there are many other issues that need to be
looked at and addressed. These lots have been zoned R-2 for over 50 years. There would be a
tremendous impact if this zone change is approved. It appears that the owners would like to meet with -
the neighbors and discuss their project.
Commissioner Kalemkiarian said there have already been several public hearings over this issue. He
was not sure what the benefit of continuance would be. What would additional time accomplish? The
City Council is the body that will make the final decision.
Chairman Murphy agreed. At the previous hearing, they voted unanimously to recommend approval of
the GP to City Council. He felt this would be a good project. This is a good buffer. He did not have
any problems with the proposed project. He could not see the value in the continuance. After all, they
are only an advisory body. The owner has invested a lot of time and money into this project. He felt
they need to move forward with it. It is obvious how the City Council feels about this issue.
Ms. Butler did confirm that the City Council does make the final decision.
Commissioner Olson encouraged the City Council to listen to all previous and new testimony and
comments prior to making any decision.
MOTION
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It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to
recommend approval of 01-001 to the City Council.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Kalemkiarian and Murphy
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NOES: Commissioner Huang and Olson
ABSENT: Commissioner Bruckner
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