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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/20/201355:0081 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. 08 -20 -13 55:0082 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. PUBLIC HEARING a. Resolution No. 6985 findinq 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 adiusting 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). 08 -20 -13 2 R L 55:0083 AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Wuo, Amundson, Kovacic and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: None C. Resolution No. 6989 ordering the vacation of Front Street in its entirety for the construction of the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Light Rail Proiect. 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. d. 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. 08 -20 -13 55:0084 Larry Gray, SEC Civil Engineers, provided an overview of the project from an engineering point of view, and also responded to comments made by speakers regarding land subsidence and drainage issues. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Harbicht, and, seeing no further objection, Mayor Segal declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Kovacic suggested a review on the City's open space policy. It was moved by Council Member Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6991 upholding the Planning Commission's denial of Tentative Parcel Map application No. TPM 11 -02 (71182), and Residential Mountainous Development Permit application No. RM 11 -01, and rejecting the certification of the Environmental Impact Report for a proposed subdivision and grading of a 90.25 -acre undeveloped property for two (2) parcels to each be developed with a single - family residence at 2111 -2125 Canyon Road. AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo and Segal NOES: Council Member Harbicht ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Guy Dobine appeared and complained about the loud noise and disturbances at the In -N -Out Burger and provided the City Council with copies of letters he wrote to In -N- Out Burger. Council Member Harbicht asked that staff review In -N -Out Burger's Conditional Use Permit and provide a report back to the City Council at a future date. City Manager Lazzaretto agreed that it would be appropriate to schedule such an item. S. Issa appeared and expressed appreciation to the City Council for all their hard work and accomplishments throughout the years. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 1234]). Council Member Kovacic announced the last concert is Thursday, August 22 on the City Hall lawn and invited everyone to attend. Mayor Pro Tern Wuo had no comments. Council Member Amundson requested the required support of two City Council Members to schedule a future study session to discuss Live Oak Avenue development, and the increasing problem of abandoned shopping carts. Council Members Kovacic and Harbicht concurred. In response to an inquiry made by Council Member Amundson regarding the shopping cart problem, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Kruckeberg explained requirements the City has in place on businesses regarding shopping carts as part of the Conditions of Approval process; and commented on locking devices on shopping carts. City Manager Lazzaretto noted that this issue can be addressed during the Zoning Code review process which will be conducted this year. 08 -20 -13 4 I,, I 55:0085 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. AAmrove 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 C. 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 d. 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 City Manager to accept two proposed grant 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 g. 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 h. Receive a gift of $6,000 from the Arcadia Public Library Foundation for programs and services at the Library. Recommended Action: Accept donation 08 -20 -13 5 55:0086 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 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 protect 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." 08 -20 -13 6 55:0087 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 W uo 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. ATTEST: Cit erk 08 -20 -13 7