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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1a - Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 6, 201456:0042 CITY COUNCIL /SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wuo called the Special Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Arcadia Police Department, EOC Room, 250 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay, and Wuo ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS - No one appeared STUDY SESSION a. Discussion and direction of goals, programs and policies for 2014. City Manager Lazzaretto discussed and provided a power point presentation regarding the City Council goal setting workshop on February 12, 2014, and explained the goals, programs, and policies that have been implemented and put into place since the workshop. He asked the City Council if there was anything they would like to change or any topics they would like to add to the list. It was the consensus of the City Council to (1) place a Design Review /ARB item and the possibility of creating a Citywide Architectural Design Review Board on a future Study Session agenda for discussion; and (2) evaluate adding one Code Enforcement Officer, and if necessary bring back a report to the City Council for further discussion. b. Report, discussion and direction regarding the Proposed 2014 -15 Fiscal Year Budget. City Manager Lazzaretto provided an overview of the proposed 2014 -15 Fiscal Year Budget, General Fund beginning and ending balances, estimated revenues, transfers in /out of other funds, proposed expenditures, revenues over expenditures, and transfers to the Equipment Replacement Fund, Emergency Reserve Fund, Liability/Workers' Compensation Self- Insurance Fund, and Capital Improvement Fund. Department Heads presented highlights of their department including new and expanded programs and services, key department services and proposed budget changes. Mayor Wuo adjourned the Budget Study Session at 6:50 p.m. to a continued meeting on May 20, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. in the EOC Room at the Police Department. go Gene Glasco, City Clerk Lisa Mussenden Chief Deputy City Clerk /Records Manager 05 -06 -14 56:0043 CITY COUNCIL /SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wuo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. INVOCATION Reverend Darwin Ng, Police Department Chaplain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mary Beth Hayes, Director of Library and Museum Services ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS John Wuo, Mayor Gary Kovacic, Mayor Pro Tern Tom Beck, Council Member Roger Chandler, Council Member Sho Tay, Council Member SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto announced that the City received an e -mail from Tracy Totten, supporting the Zone Change relating to Public Hearing Item 1.b.; and he distributed a revised City Council Member Liaison List relating to Consent Calendar Item 2.f. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation to the Arcadia Fire Department by the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc. in appreciation for holding the annual "Fill the Boot for MDA" fundraiser event. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Resolution No. 7028 aaarovina an amendment to Architectural Desian Review No ADR 2005 -026 and to Resolution No. 6562, concerning restaurant uses in Phase lb ( "The Promenade ") of the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, with consideration of a previously Certified Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report. Recommended Action: Adopt Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Kruckeberg, and Community Development Administrator Kasama presented the staff report. Mayor Wuo opened the public hearing. 05 -06 -14 56:0044 Scott Hettrick, Chamber of Commerce CEO, appeared and expressed the Chamber's support of the proposed amendment relating to restaurant uses at "The Promenade" at the Santa Anita Mall. Elan Feldman, representing Westfield Santa Anita Mall, appeared and introduced the project team for this project and asked the City Council to approve the Westfield request to eliminate the Condition of Approval concerning restaurant uses in "The Promenade" at the Westfield Santa Anita Mall. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, and seeing no further objections, Mayor Wuo declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Council Member Chandler seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7028 approving an amendment to Architectural Design Review No. ADR 2005 -026 and to Resolution No. 6562, concerning restaurant uses in Phase lb ( "The Promenade ") of the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, with consideration of a previously Certified Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, Kovacic, and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None b. Resolution No. 7029 aaarovina General Plan Amendment No. GPA 14 -02 with an addendum to the Certified Environmental Impact Report for the 2010 Arcadia General Plan Update to add a Residential -Flex Overlay Designation to the Arcadia General Plan and the 8.85 -acre Project Area at 30 -188 Las Tunas Drive and 119- 123 W. Live Oak Avenue. Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 2317 amending various sections of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code with an addendum to the Certified Environmental Impact Report for the 2010 Arcadia General Plan Update to add a Residential -Flex (R -F) Overlay Zone and to add the R -F Overlay Zoning to the 8.85 -acre Project Area at 30 -188 Las Tunas Drive and 119 -123 W. Live Oak Avenue. Recommended Action: Introduce Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Kruckeberg, and Associate Planner Schwehr presented the staff report. Mayor Wuo opened the public hearing. Maurice Buonsanti appeared and spoke in favor of the project and felt that new development would benefit both the residents and local businesses in the area. Sandra Rentschler appeared and commended the City for taking positive step toward future improvements of the area and felt that any residential development in that area would benefit both businesses and residents. Zulfigar Khan appeared and spoke in favor of the proposed zone change, he commented on the parking issues along Live Oak Avenue and Las Tunas Drive, and felt the zone change would encourage developers to build and improve the overall look of the area. 05 -06 -14 56:0045 Sergio Buonsanti appeared and spoke in favor of the project and also felt that the change would increase property values in the area, and asked the City Council support on this matter. Russ Rentschler appeared and spoke in favor of the plan and encouraged the Council Members to approve the proposed amendment; he felt that this would be a start of something good and would have a positive impact on the City. Kristen, an Arcadia resident, appeared and spoke in support of the project; she felt that having a mixed use in the area and would be beneficial to the City and it would provide a tool to revitalize the area. Matt Waken appeared and commended staff on all their hard work on the proposed ordinance and spoke in favor of the zone change; he commented on the required Conditional Use Permit process and stated that he would be proposing the first development project under the new zoning. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Mayor Pro tem Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and seeing no further objections, Mayor Wuo declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7029 approving General Plan Amendment No. GPA 14 -02 with an addendum to the Certified Environmental Impact Report for the 2010 Arcadia General Plan Update to add a Residential -Flex Overlay Designation to the Arcadia General Plan and the 8.85 -acre Project Area at 30 -188 Las Tunas Drive and 119 -123 W. Live Oak Avenue. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Beck, Kovacic, Tay, and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2317 amending various sections of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code with an addendum to the Certified Environmental Impact Report for the 2010 Arcadia General Plan Update to add a Residential -Flex (R -F) Overlay Zone and to add the R -F Overlay Zoning to the 8.85 -acre Project Area at 30 -188 Las Tunas Drive and 119 -123 W. Live Oak Avenue. AYES: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay, and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None Resolution No. 7032 establishing Recreation and Community Services Department fees for Youth /Teen Programs and Weekly Camps. Recommended Action: Adopt Director of Recreation and Community Services Somagyi presented the staff report. Mayor Wuo opened the public hearing. No one appeared. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and seeing no further objections, Mayor Wuo declared the public hearing closed. 05 -06 -14 56:0046 It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7032 establishing Recreation and Community Services Department fees for Youth /Teen Programs and Weekly Camps. AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Tay, Beck, Chandler and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Patricia Huff appeared and commented on smoke related issues she continues to have in her neighborhood and asked the City Council to implement laws prohibiting smoking in the streets. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense CAB 1234]). Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic thanked Ms. Huff for attending and expressing her concerns and requested staff provide Ms. Huff with the City's regulations on smoking in public areas; he announced that May 10 is the Law Day event at the Arcadia Public Library; he commented on the Community Bike Ride and Pancake Breakfast, and thanked the Police Department for assisting with the event, and thanked the Fire Department; he announced the Arcadia Woman's Club Centennial Celebration on Wednesday, May 7; and congratulated the Arcadia Assistance League on their 60th anniversary of community service. Council Member Tay reported that he attended the "Water 101" event with Council Member Beck and commented on water usage in Arcadia; he thanked City Manager Lazzaretto for the new Council Member orientation session, and expressed his appreciation to City staff for their dedication; he announced the Arcadia Chinese Association's Mother's Day celebration on Wednesday, May 7 at the Masonic Center; and wished all mothers a Happy Mother's Day. Council Member Chandler announced the Household Hazardous Waste and E -Waste Roundup on Saturday June 7; he commented on the Realignment Program and provided information on the Arcadia Police Department's "See Something, Say Something" program and urged residents to report suspicious activities to the Police Department. Council Member Beck commended City Manager Lazzaretto for caring about the City's tax revenues and finances and thanked him for all his does for Arcadia; he also expressed his appreciation to all Department Heads and staff for all their dedication and hard work; he announced various events he attended including the Board of Education dedication of the new building ceremony, Water 101, Fire Chief Trabbie's retirement luncheon, the Fire Department Pancake Breakfast and Methodist Hospital's Salute to Nurses event. He commented on the Gift Shop at the Community Center, the Library Book Store, and the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop and encouraged everyone to check out those shops. City Clerk Glasco announced the first class of the Community Leadership Academy which was designed by the City Manager to explain to the residents the various functions within the City; he announced that the Assembly Member Roger Hernandez will be hosting a Veteran's Community Resource Fair at Citrus College in Glendora on Friday, May 9. Mayor Wuo provided information on board and commission vacancies, and encouraged residents to get involved; and wished all mothers, a Happy Mother's Day. 05 -06 -14 56:0047 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of April 1, and April 15, 2014. Recommended Action: Approve b. Ordinance No. 2316 amending Section 4261 of Division 1, Part 6, Chapter 2 of Article IV of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to construction hours. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 7016 approving participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program. Recommended Action: Adopt Agreement with the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District for the construction of sustainable landscape demonstration garden. Recommended Action: Approve e. Accent all work Derformed by Gentry Brothers. Inc. for the rehabilitation of asahalt pavement on First Avenue between Duarte Road and Camino Real Avenue, and on Tenth Avenue between Camino Real Avenue and the southerly City limit as complete, and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents. Recommended Action: Approve Mayor's appointments of City Council Members to city boards, commissions and outside governmental agencies. Recommended Action: Receive and File It was moved by Council Member Tay, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 2.a through 2.f. AYES: Council Member Tay, NOES: None ABSENT: None 3. CITY MANAGER ITEMS Chandler, Beck, Kovacic, and Wuo a. Resolution No. 7030 consenting to the establishment of those portions of Santa Anita Canyon Road within said City as part of the County System of Highways. Recommended Action: Adopt Deputy Director of Development Services /City Engineer Wray presented the staff report. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7030 consenting to the establishment of those portions of Santa Anita Canyon Road within said City as part of the County System of Highways. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Kovacic, Beck, Tay, and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None 05 -06 -14 56:0048 b. Resolution No. 7031 establishing speed limits on City streets other than those set forth by State Law for seven (7) additional City street segments not included in Resolution No. 7012. Recommended Action: Adopt Deputy Director of Development Services /City Engineer presented the staff report. City Manager Lazzaretto clarified that the current speed in all seven segments is recommended to be maintained for the term of the Resolution. It was moved by Council Member Tay, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7031 establishing speed limits on City streets other than those set forth by State Law for seven (7) additional City street segments not included in Resolution No. 7012. AYES: Council Member Tay, Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None Professional Services Agreement with Civiltec Engineering, Inc. for the 2014 Water Master Plan Update in the amount of $95,550. Recommended Action: Approve Public Works Services Director Tait presented the staff report. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic's inquiry, City Attorney Deitsch explained the laws relating to the public bidding and contract awarding process. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll call vote to authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Civiltec Engineering, Inc. for the 2014 Water Master Plan Update in the amount of $95,550. AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, Kovacic, and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None a. Amendment to Sign Modification MC 13 -01 to allow a second digital display sign at the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce located at 388 West Huntington Drive. Recommended Action: Approve Economic Development Manager Schwartz presented the staff report. Scott Hettrick, CEO of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, appeared and explained that the first sign was scheduled to be ready by March 2014, but was delayed by the manufacturer and because of the delay, the Chamber was able to negotiate the second sign at no additional charge but still needs to pay for the installation; and indicated that both signs would be installed in the next few weeks. 05 -06 -14 56:0049 It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll call vote to approve an amendment to Sign Modification MC 13 -01, with the condition stated in the staff report and with the statement that it not be deemed a precedent for any private businesses, to allow a second digital display sign at the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce located at 388 West Huntington Drive. AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Tay, Beck, Chandler, and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT Mayor Wuo adjourned this meeting in memory of local architect Gerald (Gerry) Busse, and Past Mayor Ed Butterworth at 9:28 p.m. to May 20, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. in the Arcadia Police Department, EOC Room, 250 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia for purposes of discussing the Proposed 2014 -15 Fiscal Year Budget. go Gene Glasco, City Clerk Lisa Mussenden Chief Deputy City Clerk /Records Manager 05 -06 -14