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Home My WebLink About02/18/201456:0018 CITY COUNCIUSUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Segal called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION - Reverend Terry Keenan, Police Department Chaplain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Hue Quach, Administrative Services Director ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Harbicht, Kovacic, Wuo, and Segal ABSENT: None REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Deitsch announced that the City Council conducted a Study Session to hear a report from staff regarding the proposed "Seabiscuit Pacifica" Specific Plan Project at 130 West Huntington Drive (Santa Anita Inn site); he reported that the City Council provided general direction to staff concerning the preparation of a Development Agreement, and indicated that any Development Agreement for the proposed project would be subject to future public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council. In addition, Mr. Deitsch reported that the City Council convened to a Closed Session to consider the two items listed on the posted agenda under Closed Session; no reportable action was taken. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto announced there was no supplemental agenda information. 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 Mayor Pro Tern Wuo, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of the "Daughters of the American Revolution Historic Preservation Award," by Santa Anita Chapter Regent, Mrs. Mary Ann Williams to Floretta Lauber in recognition of her outstanding contributions toward the establishment of the Museum Education Center and the furtherance of the preservation of the City of Arcadia's history. b. Presentation to Floretta Lauber by the Arcadia Historical Society for receiving the "Daughters of the American Revolution Historic Preservation Award." C. Presentation of gift certificates to City staff from the Arcadia Chinese Association in appreciation of service. 02 -18 -14 56:0019 PUBLIC HEARING a. Direct the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner to abate nuisances upon those properties located in the City of Arcadia; and approve the annual Weed Abatement Property List. Recommended Action: Approve City Clerk Glasco presented 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 Kovacic, and seeing no further objections, 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 direct the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner to abate nuisances upon those properties located in the City of Arcadia and approve the Annual Weed Abatement Property List. AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo, and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: None b. Appeal of the Planning Commission's tie vote on Conditional Use permit No. CUP 13- 12 for an existing religious facility and the use of a 2,400 square foot tent for outdoor services, activities, and event at 2607 South Santa Anita Avenue, with a Class 1 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 7008 upholding the Appeal to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 13 -12 and find that the project is exempt from CEQA Community Development Administrator Kasama, and Assistant Planner Nick Baldwin presented the staff report. Mayor Segal opened the public hearing. Martin Koeth, an Arcadia resident whose property abuts the north side of the Church appeared, and complained and expressed his concerns regarding the loud noise and music occurring at church events held in the tented area on the weekends. Reverend Jolene Cadenbach, of the Arcadia Congregational Church, appeared and apologized for the noise disturbance to the neighbors; she explained that the Church has purchased a sound meter to monitor the noise levels and has also hired a consultant to advise how to resolve the noise problem. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wuo, and seeing no further objections, Mayor Segal declared the public hearing closed. 2 02 -18 -14 56:0020 It was the consensus of the City Council that City staff should monitor noise emanating from the site during upcoming events to ensure compliance with City Noise Standards. It was moved by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7008 upholding the appeal of the Planning Commission result and approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 13 -12, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report, for an existing religious facility and the use of a 2,400 square -foot tent for outdoor services, activities, and events at 2607 S. Santa Anita Avenue, with a Class 1 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Amundson, Kovacic, and Segal NOES: Mayor Pro Tern Wuo ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Rachel Reed, an Arcadia resident, appeared in support of the Los Angeles County Air Quality Management District's (AQMD) plan to conduct "Open Street" events in conjunction with the opening of the Gold Line. Council Member Michael Cacciotti, City of South Pasadena and AQMD Board Member, appeared and asked the City Council to join other cities in supporting the "Open Street" events. It was the consensus of the City Council that the request of Council Member Cacciotti and the AQMD be handled by the City Manager. Jamila Jabulani and Nate Mladenovic appeared and introduced the "Rose City Center" program in Pasadena; they explained that the Rose City Center is a non - profit organization offering talk therapy to low and moderate income individuals; and asked for everyone's support of the organization by attending the fundraising event on February 20, 2014, at the California Pizza Kitchen. 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 Amundson announced that he attended a League of Cities, Los Angeles County Division, conference; he commented on various topics discussed at the meeting including disaster awareness and what everyone should do in the event of an emergency; he thanked Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Kruckeberg for writing Sacramento regarding massage parlors regulations; he also reported that he attended the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments meeting where transportation and local issues were discussed including Measure X; and commented on Police Chief's "See Something Say Something" and "No Call Is To Small" awareness campaign. Council Member Harbicht announced that he represented the City on the Gold Line Construction Authority Joint Powers Authority Board; he reported that the Gold Line is scheduled for completion in August of 2015; he thanked and commended the Arcadia Chinese Association for their generous gifts to all the City employees, and also thanked them for the New Year's luncheon. Council Member Kovacic expressed his condolences to Council Member Amundson on behalf of himself and his wife, Barb on the passing of his mother; he thanked the Arcadia Chinese Association for the gift cards to all City employees, and for the luncheon celebrating the seniors; he congratulated Floretta Lauber for receiving the Senior Citizen Services Award; and announced that 3 02 -18 -14 56:0021 he and Mayor Pro Tern Wuo attended the Arcadia High School Chinese Parents Booster Club fundraising event and acknowledged the club members for their involvement in the community. He also announced that on February 20, the Arcadia Police Department will hold a Community Town Hall Meeting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints, 150 W. Duarte Road, to discuss the recent residential burglaries in Arcadia and the Neighborhood Watch Program, and encouraged everyone to attend. Mayor Pro Tem Wuo announced that he attended the 66th Sri Lanka Independence Day Celebration event at the Performing Arts Center; he thanked the City Manager and staff for the all day work shop conducted last week, which was very productive; he reported that the third grade students from Highland Oaks Elementary School visited City Hall on February 14, and stated that he had the opportunity to talk to them and answer their questions regarding City operations; he also urged residents to attend the Police Department Community Town Hall meeting on February 20, and announced the Little League opening day ceremonies on Saturday March 1. City Clerk Glasco echoed the comments made by Council Member Kovacic regarding the Police Department Town Hall meeting on February 20, and urged everyone to attend; he announced that he will be presenting a short anthology of the 1959 Arcadia Police car at the Museum of Arcadia Heritage's monthly "Lunchtime Talks" on February 20, at the Arcadia Community Center. Mayor Segal expressed his condolences to Council Member Amundson on behalf of himself and his wife, Lee and the community on the passing of his mother; and he urged residents to be attentive and make an effort to watch their home and their neighbors and report unusual or suspicious activity to the Police Department. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of February 4. 2014. Recommended Action: Approve b. Resolution No. 7010 approving Program Supplement Agreement No. N013 to encumber Federal Aid Funds for emergency debris removal on various streets in the City due to the December 2011 windstorm event. Recommended Action: Adopt C. Contract with Gentry Brothers Inc. for the Sewer Main Structural Repair Project in the amount of $34,570. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Wuo, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 2.a through 2.c. AYES: Council Member Wuo, Amundson, Harbicht, Kovacic, and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: None 3. CITY MANAGER ITEMS a. Resolution No. 7009 implementing a Voluntary Water Conservation Program aimed to reduce water usage by 20 percent for all water customers in the City of Arcadia. Recommended Action: Adopt 4 02 -18 -14 56:0022 Public Works Services Director Tait presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Wuo, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7009 implementing a Voluntary Water Conservation Program aimed to reduce water usage by 20 percent for all water customers in the City of Arcadia. AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Wuo, Amundson, Kovacic, and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT Mayor Segal adjourned this meeting in memory of Bill Davila and Kathryn Traweek at 8:46 p.m. to March 4, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. ATTEST: I6. Ci Clerk Z� / 14� � / ayor of e C f Arcadia 5 02 -18 -14