HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1a - Regular Meeting Minutes of August 20, 201355:0081
CITY COUNCIL /SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2013
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Segal called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber
Conference Room.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Harbicht, Kovacic, Wuo, and Segal
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
STUDY SESSION
a. Report, discussion and direction regarding potential new hotel /residential
development at 130 West Huntington Drive (Santa Anita Inn site).
Recommended Action: Provide Direction
Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Kruckeberg provided the staff report.
The City Council received a presentation from staff and developers regarding the hotel /residential
development at 130 West Huntington Drive (Santa Anita Inn site). The City Council did not give
specific direction to staff, but expressed general support for the concept of the project. Of note, the
City Council was keen on ensuring that the proposed design would reflect the high quality and
unique nature of Arcadia. No action was required or taken.
The Study Session ended at 6:50 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Segal called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION - Reverend Thomas Shriver, Emmanuel Assembly of God
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Robert Guthrie, Police Chief
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Harbicht, Kovacic, Wuo and Segal
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON STUDY SESSION ITEM
City Attorney Deitsch reported that the City Council met in a Study Session to receive a report and
presentation from staff and developers regarding the hotel /residential development at 130 West
Huntington Drive (Santa Anita Inn site); and that the City Council did not give specific direction to
staff, but expressed support of the project and the concept. No action was required or taken.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto announced that a letter regarding Public Hearing item 1.d. was received
from the applicant, Nevis Capital LLC, after the agenda was posted, and copies were electronically
distributed to the City Council.
MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE
READING IN FULL
A motion was made by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Council Member Harbicht to read
all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Resolution No. 6985 finding the City of Arcadia to be in conformance with the
Congestion Management Program (CMP) and adopting the CMP Local Development
Report, in accordance with California Government Code Section 65089.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Associate Planner Li provided the staff report.
Mayor Segal opened the public hearing. No one appeared
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tern Wuo, and, seeing no further objection, Mayor Segal declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and carried on
roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6985 finding the City of Arcadia to be in conformance with the
Congestion Management Program (CMP) and adopting the CMP Local Development Report, in
accordance with California Government Code Section 65089.
AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo and Segal
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
b. Resolution No. 6987 establishing and /or adjusting various fees for City services; and
finding that this Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Recommended Action: Adopt
City Manager Lazzaretto provided the staff report.
Mayor Segal opened the public hearing. No one appeared.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council
Member Amundson, and, seeing no further objection, Mayor Segal declared the public hearing
closed.
It was moved by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Wuo, and carried on roll
call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6987 establishing and /or adjusting various fees for City services;
and finding that this Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
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AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Wuo, Amundson, Kovacic and Segal
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Resolution No. 6989 ordering the vacation of Front Street in its entirety for the
construction of the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Light Rail Project.
Recommended Action: Continue Public Hearing to September 17, 2013
Mayor Segal opened and continued Public Hearing item 1.c to the City Council meeting of
September 17, 2013, as requested by the Metro Gold Line.
Appeal of the Planning Commission denial of Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 11 -02,
Residential Mountainous Development Permit No. RM 11 -01, and the non -
certification of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a proposed subdivision and
grading of a 90.25 -acre undeveloped property for the development of two single -
family residences at 2111 -2125 Canyon Road.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 6991 denying Tentative Parcel Map
No. TPM 11 -02 and Residential Mountainous Development Permit No. RM 11 -01
and reject certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report
Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Kruckeberg, Community Development
Administrator Kasama, and Associate Planner Li provided the staff report.
Mayor Segal opened the public hearing.
Jeff Lee, Architect and representative of Nevis Capital LLC, appeared and provided a history of the
property; and discussed the proposed subdivision and grading of the 90.25 acre undeveloped
property for two single - family residences.
Karin Hansen, a resident on Canyon Road, appeared and expressed opposition of the proposed
project regarding the scope and scale, and impact to the environment, including the removal of 45
healthy oak trees.
Robert Stover, a resident on Elkins Avenue, appeared and expressed concerns regarding the
proposed project, the reconfiguration of the hillside, and the potential fire safety.
Milton Lavin, a resident on Canyon Road, appeared and also expressed concerns and opposition
regarding the scale and scope of the proposed project.
Surendra Thakral, P.E., a resident on Carolwood Drive, appeared and also expressed concerns
regarding the proposed project, and its impact on the environment and wildlife; and provided the
City Council with a letter of opposition.
Carl Sigalos, a resident on Canyon Road, appeared and also expressed concerns and opposition
regarding the proposed project, which also abuts Chantry Flats Road.
Jean Nash, a resident on Canyon Road, also appeared and expressed concerns and opposition to
the proposed project.
Mr. Lee responded to comments made by the speakers in opposition to the project.
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Council Member Harbicht requested the required support of two City Council Members to schedule
a study session regarding traffic signals around town. Council Members Kovacic and Amundson
concurred.
City Clerk Glasco announced that he attended a Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting where
Arcadia business owner, Frank Perini from Perini's Hair Plus, was honored as a Business Icon.
Mayor Segal wished his wife, Lee, a Happy 35th Wedding Anniversary.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 6, 2013 and Special Meeting
Minutes of August 7, 2013.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Authorize and direct the City Manager to approve the purchase of fleet management
and GPS wireless devices from Fleet Solutions LLC, in the amount of $20,537.73.
Recommended Action: Approve
Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase and
installation of emergency related equipment and lighting for City vehicles with Black
and White Emergency Vehicles Inc., in the amount of $84,793.88.
Recommended Action: Approve
Authorize and direct the City Manager to approve the purchase of two -wheel drive
Chevrolet Tahoe from George Chevrolet, in the amount of $30,189.07.
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Authorize and direct the Citv Manaaer to accent two Droaosed arant awards from the
Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) - $31,810 from the Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program
and $43,000 from the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for reimbursement of
costs related to various traffic enforcement checkpoints to be held during the period
of October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014.
Recommended Action: Approve
Authorize and direct the City Manager to waive the formal bid process and approve
the purchase and upgrade of the Police Department's PS.Net Public Safety Suite
system by Executive Information Services, Inc., in the amount of $49,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with VG
Property Investments, LLC, for the lease of 48 parking spaces in the City Hall
Parking Lot.
Recommended Action: Approve
Receive a gift of $6,000 from the Arcadia Public Library Foundation for programs and
services at the Library.
Recommended Action: Accept donation
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It was moved by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Council Member Harbicht, and carried
on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 2.a through 2.h.
AYES: Council Member Amundson, Harbicht, Kovacic, Wuo and Segal
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
a. Consideration of the installation of left turn lanes and the removal of on- street
parking on Second Avenue at the Foothill Boulevard Intersection and approval of a
categorical exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
for the improvements.
Recommended Action: Approve
Deputy Director of Development Services /City Engineer Wray presented the staff report.
It was moved by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council Member Kovacic, and carried on
roll call vote to approve the installation of left turn lanes and the removal of on- street parking on
Second Avenue at the Foothill Boulevard intersection and approve a categorical exemption
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the improvements.
AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo and Segal
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
b. Resolution No. 6990 aaarovina Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 13 -03 and
Architectural Design Review No. ADR 13 -05 to convert the former 42,236 square
foot grocery store at 16 E. Live Oak Avenue to a Savers Thrift Superstore and finding
that as a conversion of an existing facility this project qualifies as a categorical
exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Recommended Action: Adopt
Council Member Kovacic announced that based on advice from the City Attorney Deitsch, he will
abstain from any discussion and /or voting on Public Hearing Item 1.b; that his law firm represented
Ralphs /Kroger in several eminent domain cases over the years, the most recent which was
resolved within the last few months. Council Member Kovacic excused himself from the dais and
left the room.
Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Kruckeberg, and Community Development
Administrator Kasama presented the staff report.
Council Member Amundson requested language be added to the Conditions of Approval regarding
betterments.
Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Kruckeberg suggested that a Condition No.
13 be added to the Conditions of Approval to read "The applicant shall enhance the fagade of the
Live Oak Avenue elevation through the addition of landscaping and /or building treatments to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Administrator."
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It was moved by Council Member Amundson, seconded by Council Member Harbicht, and carried
on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6990 approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 13 -03 and
Architectural Design Review No. ADR 13 -05 to convert the former 42,236 square foot grocery store
at 16 E. Live Oak Avenue to a Savers Thrift Superstore and finding that as a conversion of an
existing facility this project qualifies as a categorical exemption from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA); and add a Condition No. 13 as recommended and read into the record by the
Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director.
AYES: Council Member Amundson, Harbicht and Segal
NOES: Mayor Pro Tern Wuo
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Council Member Kovacic
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Segal adjourned this meeting at 9:40 p.m. to September 3, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
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Gene Glasco. Citv Clerk
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Lisa Mussenden
Chief Deputy City Clerk /Records Manager
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