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Home My WebLink AboutAugust 3, 2004n U • 17 ROLL CALL: - AGENDA Arcadia City Council and Redevelopment Agency Meeting August 3, 2004 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers Conference Room City Council/Agency Members: Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCILMEDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NON- PUBLIC HEARING /FIVE- MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) 1. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer about labor contract negotiations — California Teamsters Public, Professional and Medical Employees' Union Local 911 (Confidential, Supervisor, Professional and General Employee Unit and Public Works Employee Unit), Arcadia Police Officers' Association, Arcadia Firefighters' Association, and unrepresented employees: Department Heads, Division Managers, Supervisors and Part-time Employees (City Negotiators William W. Floyd and Tracey Hause) b. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property Property Owner 55 West Huntington Drive 27 West Huntington Drive Negotiating Parties — Agency Paul Rusnak Richard Fisher (Tempelkadian) Deputy Executive Director Under Negotiation — Price and terms of payment LASER IMAGED Gary A. Kovacie, Mayor . John Wuo, Mayor Pro tempo re . Roger Chandler, Gail A. Marshall, Mickey Segal, Council Members f William R. Kelly, City Manager qP Jim Barrows, City Clerk 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Council Members/Agency Members: Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic 2. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDAITEMS MOTION: Read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only and waive reading in full 3. PRESENTATION of Citizen of the Month award to Shirley Farris 4. PRESENTATION of Blue Star to Ms. Patricia Thomson 5. PUBLIC HEARING — CITY COUNCIL 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 tray 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. Anneal of the Planning Commission's denial of CUP 2004 -005, a Conditional Use permit for an existing take -out restaurant to accommodate 68 patrons including incidental outdoor dining at 136 Las Tunas Drive Recommendation: Deny TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCM/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NON- PUBLIC HEARING/FIVE- MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) 6. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS City Council Reports / Announcements /Statements/Future Agenda Items CONSENT — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY a. Minutes of the July 20, 2004 regular meeting Recommendation: Approve 2 CONSENT — CITY COUNCIL b. Minutes of the July 20 2004 regular meeting Recommendation: Approve C. Ordinance No 2199 amendine the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding Section 3213 4 1 relating to the Uniform Traffic Ordinance Recommendation: Introduce 9 Recommendation: Adopt e. Security personnel at the Library Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Security Patrol Management in the amount of $20,000.00 for security services at the Library £ Purchase of water meters Recommendation: Award a three -year purchase order contract in an amount not <to exceed $127,095.00 per year to Hughes Supply for water meters g. Traffic signal maintenance services Recommendation: Authorize, the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year contract extension in the amount of $112,000.00 with Signal Maintenance, Incorporated for traffic signal maintenance services,_ . h. Foothill Boulevard Sewer Pipe Liner Project . Recommendation: Accept all work performed by Insituform Technologies, Incorporated for the Foothill Boulevard Sewer Pipe Liner Project as complete and authorize the final payment to be made im accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of $13,836.55 Camino Grove Rehabilitation Project Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Rokni Electric Company in the amount of $96,740.00 for the Camino Grove Rehabilitation Project Purchase of directional and entry signs Recommendation: Approve the purchase of City directional and entry signs in the amount of $33,045.48 from Safeway Sign Company k. Construction of concrete bus pads at various locations Recommendation: Accept all work performed by EC Construction, Incorporated as complete and authorize final payment to be made in accordance with contract documents, subject to a retention of $14,440.50 1. Purchase of office supplies Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to award a contract in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 per year through March 2006 to Office Depot M. Santa Anita Entry Corridor improvements Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Alliance Streetworks, Incorporated in the amount of $822,114.20 and appropriate an additional $90,000.00 in Proposition "A" and "C" Funds n. Inspection services for Santa Anita Entry Corridor improvements Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Service's Agreement with Anderson Consulting Services in the amount of $41,000.00 for inspection services 8. CITY MANAGER a Street name change from El Monte Avenue to Seabiscuit,Avenue Recommendation: Provide direction to staff as to proceed or terminate further action 0 Recommendation: Accept the donation and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Arcadia Sunrise Rotary Club and the Arcadia Rotary Club relative to the purchase and installation of said clock in the general area of Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue ADJOURN the City Council/Redevelopment Agency to August 17, 2004 at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers Conference Room 4 ANNOTATED COUNCIL AGENDA — CITY OF ARCADIA TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2004 ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION ACTION 1. a. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Government. Code 54957.6 to confer about labor contract No reportable action negotiations — California Teamsters Public, Professional and Medical Employees' by the City Council Union Local 911 (Confidential, Supervisor, Professional and General Employee Unit and Public Works Employee Unit), Arcadia Police Officers' Association, Arcadia Firefighters' Association, management and unrepresented employees; Department Heads, Division Managers, Supervisors and Part-Time Employees (City Negotiators: William W. Floyd and Tracey Hause). Lb. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Section 54956.8) No reportable action Negotiating Parties: Redevelopment Agency, Deputy Executive Director by the City Council Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment. Property Property Owner 5 West Huntington Drive Paul Rusnak 27 West Huntington Drive Richard Fisher 5.a. PUBLIC HEARING — CITY COUNCIL: Consideration of an appeal of Resolution No. 1707 denying Conditional Use Continued to Permit Application No. CUP 04 -005 to allow seating at an existing take -out food September 7, 2004 establishment (Celeste's Kitchen) to accommodate 68 patrons including City Council Meeting incidental outdoor dining at 136 Las Tunas Drive. 5 -0 Recommendation: Deny 7.a. CONSENT AGENDA ( ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY): Request for approval of the minutes of the July 20, 2004 Regular Meeting Approved 5 -0 CONSENT AGENDA fCOUNCILI: 7. b. Request for approval of the minutes of the July 20, 2004 Regular Meeting Approved 5 -0 7. c. Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of Arcadia, California, amending Introduced ORD. 2190 the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding Section 3213.4.1 to the Uniform Traffic 5 -0 Ordinance. 7.d. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California Adopted RES. 6428 approving a map and declaring the City's intention to vacate a portion of an 5 -0 alley north of Foothill Boulevard and West of Valencia Way; Directing the City Clerk to file said map in the City Clerk's office showing said alley; setting a Public hearing thereon for September 7, 2004; and directing notice hereof to be posted and published. 7. e. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement Approved PSA with Security Patrol Management Corporation in the amount of $20,000. 5 -0 Page 1 of 2 LASER IMAuED zy 7. f. Award a three -year purchase order contract in an amount not to exceed Approved CONTRACT $127,095 per year to Hughes Supply for water meters. 5 -0 7. g. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year contract extension in Approved CONTRACT the amount of $112,000 to Signal Maintenance, inc. for traffic signal 5 -0 maintenance services. 7. h'. Accept all work performed by Insituform Technologies, Inc. for the Foothill Accepted all work as WORK AS Boulevard Sewer Pipe Liner Project as complete and authorize the final payment complete COMPLETE to be made in accordance with the contract document, subject to a retention of 5 -0 $13,836.55. 7.1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Rokni Electric Co. in the Approved CONTRACT amount of $96,740 for the Camino Grove Park Rehabilitation Project. 5 -0 7. J. Approve the purchase of City Directional and entry Signs in the amount of Approved PURCHASE $33,045.48 from Safeway Sign Company. 5 -0 7. k. Accept all work performed by E C Construction Inc. as complete and authorize Accepted all work as WORK AS final payment to be made in accordance with contract documents. complete COMPLETE 5 -0 7.1. Authorize the City Manager to award a contract in the amount not to exceed Approved CONTRACT $100,000.00 per year through march 2006 for office supplies from Office 5 -0 Depot. 7. m. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with "Alliance Streetworks, Approved CONTRACT Inc. in the amount of $822,114.20 and appropriate an additional $90,000.00 in 5 -0 Proposition "A" and "C" Funds. 7. n. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Service Agreement Approved PSA with Anderson Consulting Service for construction inspection services in the 5 -0 amount of $41,000.00 8.a. CITY MANAGER: Report and Status — Street Name Change from El Monte Avenue to Seabiscuit Terminated further Avenue action 4 -1 Recommendation: Provide direction to staff as to proceed or terminate further action. 8.b. )onation of a Tower Clock from the Arcadia Sunrise Rotary Club and the Approved rcadia (Noon) Rotary Club 5 -0 Recommendation:_ Accept the donation and authorize the City Manager to enter nto an agreement with the Arcadia Sunrise Rotary Club and the Arcadia (Noon) otary Club relative to the purchase and installation of said clock in the general rea of Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue. TE S TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS: Page 2 of 2 ROLL CALL 01- L 46:0125 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2004 MINUTES Audio and videotape copies of the City Council /Redevelopment Agency proceedings are on file in the office of the City Clerk The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 3, 2004, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room pursuant to the previously adjourned Regular Meeting. PRESENT: Council /Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic ABSENT: None. TIME RESERVED FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION There was no public comment. CLOSED SESSION a. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer about labor contract negotiations — California Teamsters Public, Professional and Medical Employees' Union Local 911 (Confidential, Supervisor, Professional and General Employee Unit and Public Works Employee Unit), Arcadia Police Officers' Association, Arcadia Firefighters' Association, management and unrepresented employees; Department Heads, Division Managers, Supervisors and Part-Time Employees (City Negotiators: William W. Floyd and Tracey Hause). b. PROPERTY Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Section 54956.8) NEGOTIATIONS Negotiating Parties: Redevelopment Agency, Deputy Executive Director Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment Property Property Owner 55 West Huntington Drive Paul Rusnak 27 West Huntington Drive Richard Fisher RECONVENE The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency was REGULAR MEETING reconvened in the City Council Chamber at 7:05 p.m. RAIOCAMON Reverend Terry Keenan, Santa Anita Church. PLEDGE OF Cindy Flores, Special Assistant to the City Manager. ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council /Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic ABSENT: None. LASER IMAGED 811/20 04 46:0126 2. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Bill Kelly, City Manager, had no items to report. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Steve Deitsch, City Attorney, reported that the City Council met in Closed Session. No reportable action was taken. MOTION - ORD. & It was moved by Council Member Wuo and seconded by Council Member Segal then RES. READ BY TITLE carried without objection that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and that ONLY the reading in full be waived. 3. PRESENTATION of Citizen of the Month award to Shirley Farris Mayor Kovacic presented the August 2004 Citizen of the Month Award to Shirley Farris who volunteered hundreds of hours to oversee the tiling of the fountain at Peacock Corner. 4. PRESENTATION of Blue Star to Ms. Patricia Thomson Mayor Kovacic presented a Blue Star to Ms. Patricia Thomson in honor of her son, Marine Corporal Tatum Kaneta, who is currently serving a second tour of duty in Faluja, Iraq. 5. PUBLIC HEARING — CITY COUNCIL a. PUBLIC HEARING —Staff noted the facts of the appeal; the appellant, proprietor of Celeste's Kitchen, STAFF REPORT submitted a Conditional Use Permit application to allow seating at an existing take -out (Appeal of Planning food establishment to accommodate 68 patrons including incidental outdoor dining at Comm. Denial - 136 Las Tunas Drive; the Planning Commission denied the CUP 5 -0 at its June 22, 2004 CUP 2004 -005) meeting; Development Services Department staff recommended denial due to the fact that there is no available on -site parking for the proposed restaurant. Don Penman, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director, introduced Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator, who presented the facts of the report. Ms. Butler noted that the Department issued a business license for a take -out only establishment at the subject site (136 Las Tunas Drive); the applicant was recently cited by Code Services for operating a restaurant with seating without an approved conditional use permit; the applicant subsequently filed a conditional use permit application; Ms. Butler explained in detail staff's recommended conditions of approval. Ms. Butler responded to the questions raised by the Council Members with regard to the on -site parking spaces, street parking and hours of operation. 81312004 46:0127 PUBLIC COMMENT Oscar Sierra, applicant, provided testimony regarding his appeal of the Planning Commission denial of his conditional use permit application which would allow seating at the existing take -out food establishment. He responded to various questions from the City Council regarding his business. Sergio Buonsanti and Sandra Rentschler, 132 Las Tunas Drive, spoke in support of the restaurant establishment. The following individuals spoke in favor of granting the Conditional Use Permit to Celeste's Kitchen: Donna Didier, Jean Vosnick, Janie Duncan, Carlos Brito, James Cole, Brandon Schwartz, Della Sacks and Nancy Sierra. CLOSE PUBLIC Mayor Kovacic closed the public hearing. HEARING COUNCIL Council Members and staff initiated discussion on the public hearing item including the DELIBERATION business license and conditional use permit application process, code violations and the existing parking situation. Council Member Segal commended staff for all of their hard work; he suggested that the staff meet with Mr. Sierra and the property owners to hopefully mitigate the parking problem with the proper filing of covenants and bring a report back to the Council for their deliberation. Council Member Wuo felt that this is a clear violation of the - City's codes and ordinances; he noted similar situations with other businesses and suggested that the owners seek a better location with proper parking spaces. Council Member Chandler felt the applicant had purposely installed tables without the proper permit and felt the parking was inadequate. Following discussion it was moved by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Wuo to deny the Conditional Use Permit Application (CUP 04 -005) with the condition that if the parking covenants reflected in the staff report are produced within 30 days, the conditional use permit is granted. The City Attorney clarified that the properly worded motion was to "approve with conditions ". Council Member Marshall expressed concerns about the illegal operation; but she expressed hope that the applicant could obtain the necessary parking covenants required to legally operate. The motion previously made by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Wuo was withdrawn. Mayor Kovacic suggested staff bring a report back for Council consideration including designated parking spaces for Celeste's Kitchen customers only, limiting the number of tables, and relocating employee parking spaces. Council Member Segal suggested continuation of the application, give the applicant and staff 30 days and revisit this item at the September 7th meeting. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Segal and seconded by Council Member Marshall to continue this item to the Council's September 7, 2004 Regular Meeting. 8/3/2004 46:0128 ROLL CALL AYES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo, Kovacic NOES: None AUDIENCE TIME RESERVED FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION PARTICIPATION There were no members of the audience who chose to speak at this time. 6. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS COUNCIL MEMBER Council Member Marshall announced that the Hazardous Waste Round -up will take MARSHALL place on Saturday, August 14th, at the Santa Anita Park, Gate 6; she noted that the Los Angeles County Public Works Department recently installed cameras on the traffic signals at the intersections of Huntington Drive, Santa Anita Avenue and Santa Clara Avenue in order to provide traffic counts; lastly, she shared that 554 homes were sold during the past year in Arcadia. COUNCIL MEMBER Council Member Segal encouraged everyone to attend the 2004 Lucky Baldwin SEGAL Treasure Trail and Wild West Jamboree, Saturday, August 14 at Arcadia City Hall. COUNCIL MEMBER Council Member Chandler congratulated Marine Corporal Tatum Kaneta and Shirley CHANDLER Farris. COUNCIL MEMBER Council Member Wuo - congratulated the Recreation and Community Services WUO Department for a successful Battle of the Boards and Bands event. MAYOR Mayor Kovacic encouraged all youngsters under the age of 18 to participate in the KOVACIC Art/Writing Contest and submit an essay, picture or poem based on one of the topics to be published in the 2005 City Calendar. CITY CLERK City Clerk Barrows echoed Council Member Wuo's comment on Battle of the Boards BARROWS event, it was well attended and organized; he reminded everyone that there are two more Thursday night concerts left in the series of summer concerts; he expressed appreciation to Cindy Flores, Special Assistant to the City Manager, for all of her hard work during the Centennial Celebration and wished her a happy retirement. CONSENT AGENDA — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Consent Agenda items were read as follows by the Executive Director: a. MINUTES Request for approval of the minutes of the July 20, 2004 Regular Meeting. (Redev. Agency) MOTION - CONSENT It was moved by Agency Member Segal and seconded by Agency Member Marshall, AGENDA then carried on roll call vote to approve item 7.a. on the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency consent calendar. ROLL CALL AYES: Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic NOES: None CONSENT AGENDA — CITY COUNCIL The Consent Agenda items were read as follows by the City Manager: b. MINUTES Request for approval of the minutes of the July 20, 2004 Regular Meeting. (City Council) 8/3/2004 c. ORDINANCE No. 2199 46:0129 Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of Arcadia, California, amending the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding Section 3213.4.1 to the Uniform Traffic Ordinance. d: RESOLUTION No. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California approving a 6428 map and declaring the City's intention to vacate a portion of an alley north of Foothill Boulevard and west of Valencia Way; direct the City Clerk to file said map in the City Clerk's office showing said alley; setting a public hearing thereon for September 7, 2004; and directing notice hereof to be posted and published. e. PSA 'Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Security Patrol Management Corporation in the amount of $20,000 for security services at the Library. f. CONTRACT Award a three -year purchase order contract in an amount not to exceed $127,095 per year to Hughes Supply for water meters. g. CONTRACT Authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year contract extension in the amount of $112,000 to Signal Maintenance, Inc. for traffic signal maintenance services. h. ACCEPT WORK Accept all work performed by Insituform Technologies, Inc. for the Foothill Boulevard Sewer Pipe Liner Project as complete and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract document, subject to a retention of $13,836.55. i. CONTRACT Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Rokni Electric Co. in the amount of $96,740 for the Camino Grove Park Rehabilitation Project.' j, PURCHASE Approve the purchase of City directional and entry signs in the amount of. $33,045.48 APPROVAL from Safeway Sign Company. k.. ACCEPT WORK Accept all work performed by E C Construction Inc. as complete and authorize final payment to be made in accordance with contract documents, subject to a retention of $14,440.50. . I. CONTRACT Authorize the City Manager to award a contract in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00 per year through March 2006 for office supplies from Office Depot. m. CONTRACT Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Alliance Streetworks, Inc. in the amount of $822,114.20 and appropriate an additional $90,000.00 in Proposition "A" and °C" Funds for the Santa Anita Entry Corridor Improvements. n. PSA Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Anderson Consulting Services for construction inspection services for Santa Anita Entry Corridor Improvements in the amount of $41,000.00. MOTION - CONSENT It was moved by Council Member Segal and seconded by Council Member Marshall, AGENDA then carried on roll call vote to approve items 7. b. through 7. n., on the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and City Council consent calendar. ROLL CALL AYES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic NOES: None 8. CITY MANAGER a. STREET NAME Mr. Kelly presented a status update regarding the proposed name change from El CHANGE Monte Avenue to Seabiscuit Avenue; Development Services Department staff reported 8/3/2004 46:0130 that the questionnaire directed by the City Council was sent to all properties on and abutting El Monte Avenue; to date the responses from property owners on El Monte Avenue have generally been opposed at a ratio of approximately two to one. PUBLIC COMMENT Harry Jakeway, 2715 El Monte Avenue, was opposed to the name change on El Monte and suggested using the "Seabiscuit" name on the main entrance of Santa Anita Park. Selena Spurgeon, 1121 and 1127 El Monte Avenue, was opposed to the name change. Jack McEwan, spoke in support of the name change. Shelly and Kelly Rubin, spoke in support of the name change. MOTION - STREET Following discussion it was moved by Council Member Segal and seconded by Council NAME CHANGE Member Wuo then carried on roll call vote to terminate any further action on renaming El Monte Avenue to Seabiscuit. ROLL CALL AYES: Council Members Chandler, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic NOES: Council Member Marshall b. DONATION Mr. Kelly presented the facts of the report concerning the City's acceptance of a donation of a tower clock from the Arcadia Sunrise Rotary Club and the Arcadia (Noon) Rotary Club; in addition, staff is recommending that the Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Arcadia Sunrise Rotary Club and the Arcadia (Noon) Rotary Club relative to the purchase and installation of said clock in the general area of Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue. Council Members expressed appreciation to Arcadia Sunrise Rotary Club and the Arcadia (Noon) Rotary Club for the generous donation. MOTION - STREET It was moved by Council Member Wuo and seconded by Council Member Chandler NAME CHANGE then carried on roll call vote to accept the donation. ROLL CALL AYES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic NOES: None ADJOURNMENT Noting no additional business, at 10:50 p.m. the City Council /Redevelopment Agency (to August 17, 2004, adjourned its Regular Meeting to August 17, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council 6:00 p.m.) Chamber Conference Room. by: James Barrows, City Clerk Vida Tolman /Chief Deputy City Clerk 8/3/2004 0 N10 Z10 41 ro STAFF REPORT �OORiva�� -�0° Development Services Department August $ „2004 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager /Development Services ] irectore 'By: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator ;” Prepared By: Joseph Lambert, Associate Planner,— SUBJECT: Consideration of an appeal of Resolution 1707 denvinq Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 04 -005 to allow seating at an existing. take -out SUMMARY w.. This Conditional Use Permit application was submitted by Oscar Sierra, proprietor,.of ,. Celeste's Kitchen, to allow, seating at an existing take -out food establishment to; accommodate.68 patrons including incidental outdoor dining at 136 Las Tunas Drive. The Planning Commission at its meeting of'June 22,' 2004.voted 5 -0 to adopt Resolution , 1707 denying. CUP 2004 -005 to allow seating at an existing take -out food establishment to accommodate 68 patrons including incidental outdoor dining at 136 Las Tunas Drive. On June 30, 2004, the applicant, Oscar Sierra, submitted an appeal of CUP 04 -005. The Development Services Department continues to recommend denial of the conditional use permit due to:the.fact that there is no available on -site parking for the proposed restaurant. BACKGROUND In February 2003, the Development Services'Department issued a business license for a take -out only food establishment at the subject site. The business license was issued with the condition that no seating be permitted at the subject location. A restaurant or eating establishment with seating requires a Conditional' Use Permit application. LAS [D IMAGED CUP 04-005 Appeal Li1 �Ylr��+ Page 1 �q The applicant was recently cited by Code Services for operating a restaurant -with • seating for approximately 45 people without an approved conditional use permit, As a result, Mr. Sierra filed this application for a conditional use permit (C.U.P. 04 -005) PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS Celeste's Kitchen offers a full menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees. In addition to the request to operate a restaurant, they are also requesting permission to serve beer and wine or allow patrons to provide their own wine while dining at the restaurant. The proposed hours of operation for the restaurant are; Tuesday through Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The applicant's proposal is to provide seating for 68 patrons, 52 seats inside and 16 outdoor seats. The property at 136 Las Tunas Drive is zoned C -M (commercial /manufacturing). There are currently three businesses operating at this location: Celeste's Kitchen occupies the middle building containing 1,620 square foot; C & L Auto Body occupies the 7,600 square foot building on the easterly portion of the site, and Alex Di Pappa's Pizza House occupies the westerly 1,250 square foot unit. The auto body shop has been, operating at this location for many years. C & L Auto Body was approved by Application Nos. CUP 83 -11 and 85 -18. Alex Di Peppe's is located in the easterly building where restaurant uses have been operating' since 1957 prior to the time a conditional uses permit was required to operate a restaurant; Alex Di • Peppe's has been in operation since 1983. Between 1997 and 2003, a retail establishment (the Candy Shack) operated in the unit currently occupied by Celeste's Kitchen In 2003,, a license was issued to Celeste's Kitchen, for a take -out only food establishment. Take out food establishments are considered to be a retail use. When the business license was issued, staff advised the applicant that a Conditional Use Permit application for a restaurant would not be supported because of inadequate parking. However, over time, tables were 'added changing the use from a take -out only to a restaurant use. Parkinq Based on the current parking requirements, the 1,620 square foot restaurant is required to maintain 17 parking spaces. There is no on -site parking provided for Celeste's Kitchen. All the existing spaces are utilized and allocated to the other permitted uses on the site. C & L Auto Body requires 38 parking spaces by code and maintains 37 total spaces, 29 are located adjacent to Live Oak Avenue within a gaied,`area. Vehicles waiting to be serviced by the body shop.utilize the majority of this parking along Live Oak Avenue. There.is no access from this parking area to the buildings fronting on Las Tunas Drive. Eight (8) of the 37 body shop parking spaces are located adjacent to Las Tunas Drive in • %J CUP 04 -005 Appeal August 3, 2004 Page 2 •front of their C & L's office area (immediately to the east of Celeste's Kitchen). The body shop customers and employees utilize this parking area. • The 1,250 square foot Alex Di Pappa's restaurant requires 13 parking spaces by Code; there are seven (7) spaces behind, their restaurant. As, noted previously this restaurant is a legal nonconforming use because they do not have a conditional use permit and the parking does not comply with the code requirement. Based on recent staff visits to the project site, there are very few available parking spaces under the existing site conditions. Staff has witnessed numerous "vehicles parked along Las Tunas Drive due to the lack of onsite parking. Celeste's Kitchen was approved as a take -out only food establishment that is a permitted retail activity. As noted, in the past, the site has been used for retail businesses. When staff approved the take -out business, the applicant was cautioned that staff would not support a sit -down restaurant based upon the insufficient parking; and that the property was not designed to accommodate an additional restaurant use. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION The Planning Commission at its June 8, 2004 meeting voted 5 -0 to deny the appeal. The Planning Commission concurred with staffs analysis and denied the proposed use based on the lack of onsite parking. The Commission stated that the application must be analyzed as if the use were not already there, because the sit down restaurant was established without appropriate approvals. APPEAL REQUEST In his appeal letter dated June 30, 2004, the applicant, Mr. Sierra, included a revised restaurant proposal with limited hours of operation and reduced seating. He is proposing that the seating be -reduced from 68 patrons, to 40 patrons and that the outside dining be eliminated. He is proposing to amend his hours of operation to be - Monday- Friday 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with Saturday.and Sunday hours of operation from 8:00 a.m.' to 9 :30 p.m. The applicant is proposing to be open Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for take -out only. The owner of C & L Auto Body has submitted a letter extending,the use, of their parking lot on Las Tunas Drive to Celeste's Kitchen during the evening hours after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends. In addition, the owner of the adjacent property to the east.at 120 -124 Las Tunas, Patty and Ming Fong, have authorized the use of eight (8) parking spaces to be allocated to Celeste's Kitchen after 6:00 p.m., when two of the three businesses located on the site are closed. The businesses located at this address include Cenco Auto Body (with frontage on Live Oak Avenue and access from both Las Tunas and Live Oak), Pet and Jungle and Unlimited Tattoo:Design. Cenco Auto Body CUP 04 -005 Appeal August 3, 2004 Page 3 and Pet and Jungle close at 6:00 p.m. Unlimited Tattoo Design is open until 10:00 p.m. • on weekdays and 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Even with reduced seating, the required parking for the proposed restaurant is still 17 spaces. Required parking is based on the use and building size, not seating area. The reduced seating as proposed does not affect the onsite parking requirements of the Municipal Code. The eight (8) spaces available from C & L Auto Body shop> and the eight (8) spaces allocated by the owners of the property to the east (120-124 Las Tunas Drive) may help alleviate the onsite parking deficiency during the evening hours, however, parking agreements would be required from each property owner in the form of a covenant approved by the City Attorney and filed with the County Recorder. It is important to note- that these spaces are not "excess" parking. The existing parking at both locations is adequate for the existing on site uses, but neither site has a surplus of parking. Typically, shared parking agreements occur when one property has a parking surplus based on code requirements, and legally allocates that surplus to another property or use through the form of a covenant. Under the current proposal to share the parking with Celeste's Kitchen, the property owners offering the "shared" parking would not be able to extend the hours of any business operations located on their sites or allow a change in use that is more intensive than the current uses. The applicant has proposed reduced hours as noted above, including the proposal to be • open Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m, for take - out only. In staffs opinion, it will be very difficult to monitor the hours in which patrons are allowed to dine in and more problematical to insure that customers during the weekdays are not dining on the premises if if is limited to take out only. Although the amended hours of, ' operation and reduced seating may help alleviate the parking situation, there will still be deficient onsite: parking. With a legal parking agreement to allocate eight (8) spaces to Celeste's, the use would still be nine spaces deficient. Technically, those eight spaces allocated by the owner of 120 -124 Las Tunas Drive cannot be counted ras required parking because those spaces,do not consist of a parking surplus. Taking into consideration the applicant's amended proposal, staff continues to recommend denial of this application due to the fact that there is no available on -site parking for the proposed restaurant and the restaurant use is too intense for the site. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Development Services Department has prepared an Initial Study for the proposed project. Said Initial Study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any • CUP 04 -005 Appeal August 3, 2004 Page 4 •of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna,; ambient noise -and objects of, historicah or aesthetic significance that could.not be made less than significant with mitigation incorporation. 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 project. FINDINGS Section 9275.1.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that for a Conditional Use Permit:to be granted, it must be found that all of the following prerequisite conditions can be satisfied: 1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not, be detrimental to the public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements, in such zone or vicinity. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is. authorized. 3. That the site for -the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping; and other features required to., adjust said use with the land and uses in. the . neighborhood. 4. That the site, abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. 5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan. RECOMMENDATION The Development Services Department recommends denial of Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 04 -005 including the revisions suggested by the applicant based on finding 3, that the site for the proposed use is not adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping, and other features required to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. If the City Council determines that based on the evidence presented this is an appropriate use for the site, staff recommends the following conditions of approval: 1. The seating for the restaurant shall be limited to a total of 40 seats. Incidental outdoor dining shall be prohibited and the seating area shall be in compliance with the Building and Fire Codes, to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Fire Marshall and Community Development Administrator. CUP 04 -005 Appeal August 3, 2004 Page 5 2. The hours of operation shalk be Monday- F rid ay:`6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and • Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p:m. The restaurant shall not be open during breakfast and lunch for take =out only during weekdays. 3. Prior to receiving approval of a business license for operation of the restaurant the following covenants shall be prepared in a form and content approved by the City Attorney and filed with the County Recorder's office: a. A covenant allocating eight (8) parking spaces at 120 -124 Las Tunas Drive to Celeste's Kitchen after 6:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday. b. 'A covenant insuring that the parking located at 132 Las Tunas Drive shall be available after 5:00 p.m. every weekday and all day Saturday and Sunday for the use exclusively by Celeste's Kitchen. 4. All onsite signage shall be in compliance with the City's sign;,ordinance (AMC Sec. 9262.4 to Sec:.9262.4.20). All signage shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division and appropriate permits shall be obtained from the Building Division. All signage shall be removed unless an SADR approval or Building Permit is on file in the Development Services Department regarding said signage. This includes wall signs, window signs, and temporary banners. 5. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP 04- 005, 'shall be grounds for immediate suspension and /or revocation of any approvals, which shall result in closing of the restaurant. • 6. Approval of CUP 04 -005 shall not take effect until the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. 7. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees . or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and /or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval, or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff,. which action is brought within the time period provided for in Govemment,Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and /or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. • CUP 04 -005 Appeal August 3, 2004 Page 6 • CITY COUNCIL ACTION Denial of Appeal The City Council should move to deny Conditional Use Permit Application, No. CUP 04 -005, based on the finding that that the site for the proposed use is not adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping and other features required to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood, and direct staff to prepare a resolution incorporating the Council's decision and specific findings. Approval of Appeal If the City Council determines that the proposed use is appropriate, the Council should approve the appeal, adopt the Negative Declaration, state the supported findings, and direct staff to prepare a resolution incorporating the Council's decision, specific findings, and any conditions of approval. ' Approved by: William R. Kelly, City Manager • Attachments: Planning Commission Resolution 1707 . Appeal Letter dated June 30; 2004 PC June 8, 2004 Minutes Aerial Photo & Zoning Map Land Use Map Photographs Project Plans submitted by applicant Negative Declaration & Initial Study Environmental Information Correspondence E CUP 04 -005 Appeal August 3, 2004 Page 7 RESOLUTION NO. 1707 • A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. CUP 04 -005 TO ALLOW SEATING AT AN EXISTING TAKE -OUT FOOD . ESTABLISHMENT (CELESTE'S KITCHEN) - TO ACCOMMODATE 68 PATRONS INCLUDING INCIDENTAL OUTDOOR DINING AT 136 LAS TUNAS DRIVE WHEREAS, on April 13, 2004, an application was filed by Oscar Sierra to allow seating for 68 patrons at an existing take -out food establishment; Development Services Department Case No. CUP 04 -005, at 136 Las Tunas Drive, more particularly described as follows: The westerly 200 feet of the easterly 582.52 feet of lot 68 of Santa Anita Colony, in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Map Book 42, Page 87 in the Office of the County Recorder of Said County. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 8, 2004, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF • ARCADIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the attached report dated June 8, 2004 is true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission finds: A. That the granting of this Conditional Use Permit would be detrimental to the public health and welfare and injurious to the property and improvements in such zone or vicinity because the existing parking facilities are inadequate and there is no onsite parking for the proposed restaurant. B. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized, however, the applicants did not satisfy the parking requirements for the requested conditional use as specified in Sections 9269.5 at seq. of the Arcadia Municipal Code. C. That the site for the proposed use is not adequate in size and shape to . accommodate the proposed use, in that there is not sufficient onsite parking, to • accommodate the proposed use. is D. That the site abuts a street that is adequate in width to carry the kind of traffic that would be generated by the proposed use, however, there is not sufficient onsite parking to accommodate the use. E. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan because although the land use and current zoning are consistent with the General Plan, there is not sufficient onsite parking to accommodate the use. F. That the evaluation of the environmental impacts as set forth in the initial study is appropriate and that the project could have less than a significant effect upon the environment within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, but the project was not approved, and therefore, a Negative Declaration could not be approved. SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission denies Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 04 -005 to allow seating for 68 patrons at an existing take -out food establishment at 136 Las Tunas Drive. SECTION 4. The decision and findings contained in this Resolution reflect the Planning Commission's action of June 8, 2004 to deny Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 04 -005, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Lucas, Olson and Wen NOES: None ABSENT: None SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia. I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Resolution No. 1707 was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held'on June 22, 2004, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Lucas, Olson and Wen NOES: None ABSENT: None -2- 1707 ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephen P.'Deitsch, City Attorney City of Arcadia Chairman, Planning Commission City of Arcadia -3- 1707 • • 0 U .r RECEPMD 'JUN 3 0 2004 To: Arcadia CityiCouncil 00 OFARCADA 240 W. Huntington Drive ¢ATyc= Arcadia, CA 91066 ''Re:," Appeal of Celeste's Kitchen Inc. from.. the adoption by the City Planning Commission of Resolution No. 1707 Denying the Conditional Use Permit 2004 -005 which would allow seating at existing take -out food establishment ( Celeste's Kitchen) accommodating 68 Patrons including incidental outdoor dining at. 136 Las Tunas Drive. In support of this appeal Celeste's Kitchen Inc. offers the following proposal which will immediately take place: 1. That Celeste's will be open for take -out breakfast and lunch only, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 2. That Celeste's will be open for inside, sit down, dining for 40 patrons, from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Friday. 3. That there will not be any outside seating at any time. 4. That on Saturday and Sunday, Celeste's will be open for sit down breakfast, lunch and dinner from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM. 5. That sufficient parking will be made available to Celeste's customers from parking lots of adjoining property and business owners after their business hours, as follows: (a) C & L Auto Body, 132 Las Tunas Drive after 5:00 PM every week day when they are closed and all day Saturday and Sunday, when they are closed. (See their letter attached hereto.) (b) Property Owners Patty Fong and Mine Fong and Cenco Auto Body at 124 W. Las Tunas Drive after 5:00 PM every week day, when they are closed, and all day Saturday and Sunday when they are closed. (See their letter attached hereto.) (c) Pet and Jungle Shop, 124 W. Las Tunas Drive, every day of the week including Saturday and Sunday after 6:00 PM when they are closed. (See their letter attached hereto.) Celeste's Kitchen has a growing reputation as.the rdstaurant in the City of Arcadia that provides a unique cuisine not otherwise available° in the City or the San Gabriel Valley. Celeste's is anxious to be able to continue to provide this service to the City. Celeste's Kitchen Inca respectfully urges that the City Council grant their Appeal and permit their continued operation as proposed herein. Dated:June 30, 2004 Celeste's KitoheR Inc. 2 • Ub /Ztl /Zb114 1G: tl7 Gm JtitlJ/JG �YVNI ^, wnuv nlrv,iv�� C & L AUTO BODY 132 Las Tunas Dr. Arcadia, CA 91007 Tel. (626) 445 -6630 Fax (626) 447 -2961 E -mail: clautobody @aol.com June 29, 2004 To Whom It May Concern: The management of C & L Auto Body will extend the use of our parking lot to Celesta's Kitchen during the evening hours after 5 P.M. every week day when we are closed and all day on weekends. We have been next doorto Celeste's Kitchen for over a year now and do not find parking to be a problem as most of its business oc,:urs when we are closed. We sincerely hope the Cky'of Arcadia will accept a compromise and allow Celeste's Kitchen to remain open to serve the community. Sincerely, . SANDRA RENTSCHLER President PET AND JUNGLE SHOP 124 W. LAS TUNAS DRIVE ARCADIA,'CA 91007 (626) 447 -5974 OR (626) 447.0579 To Whom It May Concern: This is to inform you that we at the Pet and Jungle Shop in cooperation with our Landlord Mr. Ming Pong owner of Cenco Auto Body have decided to allow patrons of Celeate's' Kitchen to use our parking lot every week day and weekends after 6 P.M. when we are closed. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, D.B. DANA, Owner • 1. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 2004 -005 136 Las Tunas Dr. Celeste's Kitchen (Oscar Sierra) Consideration of conditional use permit for an existing take -out restaurant to accommodate 68 patrons including incidental outdoor dining. The staff report was presented. Commissioner Hsu stated that he drove by the lot and noticed that inoperable cars are being parked behind C & L Auto Body. If they are going to share the parking lot, the existing situation must be improved prior to making any arrangements. He thought it was being used as a storage area. Mr. Lambert' said that parking along Live Oak is for employees or patrons of the site and not for cars waiting to be serviced. The public hearing was opened. Oscar Sierra, 14000 Niko. St.; Baldwin Park, said that originally they opened this restaurant for take out only. When he approached the City, he was informed he could open as take out only and see how things progress before applying for seating. Soon his customers asked if he could provide seating for them while they are waiting for their food He then added a couple of more tables for his customers and now he is here to obtain the necessary permits for his seating. He read a letter from C & L Auto Body Shop in favor of his use and indicated that the owner of Pet Jungle has informed him that his customers could • utilize it during the weekends and that would be for 50 cars. When he approached the City, he was told that he would need a CUP to have sit down and it was suggested to him by staff, to first open the restaurant as take out and submit plans' later to have seating. In answer to a question. by Chairman Baderian, Mr. Sierra said that he knew he needed a CUP to have seating and that is why he is here today. He indicated that after he opened, he was asked by his patrons to provide seating and that is why he brought in tables and chairs. He knew that he needed a CUP for seating. In reply to a question by Commissioner Wen, Mr. Sierra said that agreement to utilize the parking lot during the weekends is verbal. Jennifer Cole, 8418 E. Santa Ynez, San Gabriel, said that she is a patron and truly enjoys going to this restaurant. The owners have worked very hard to get this business off the ground. They serve wonderful food and the ambiance of the restaurant is great.' Most patrons park along Las Tunas or next to C & L Auto Body. She thought that something else is going on and had a feeling that it was the other restaurant that did not want competition and is creating trouble. Mr. Sierra's customers are very loyal and will walk several blocks just to come to "this restaurant. They deserve to have their success and make a living. Beth Costanza, Dir. of the Chamber of Commerce, 204 S. Park Rose, Monrovia, said they are working very hard to keep business in the City and she would hate to see them go. She preferred working with them to make it a success. She suggested talking with the neighbor and to legalize the parking. Sandbya Ray, 141 W. Las Tunas Dr., said that she is the director of Wonder Years Montessori School, and although she was not here to create a problem for her neighbor, she was concerned about the traffic Arcadia CiTy Planning commission 2 6/8/4 and safety issues. They have seen an increase in the use of parking on their side of the (north side) street •and to either side of their school. When the children are dropped off and picked up, this needs to be done in a safe manner. But, when cars are continuously parked on their side of the street, this makes visibility more difficult for the parents and could be potentially disastrous because they cannot see the traffic on the street. She asked that red curbs be provided on either side of the school to remedy this problem. Larry DiPeppe, 140 W. Las Tunas Dr., said that he is the owner and operator of their business, which has been in the community since 1977. Parking has always been a problem in this area. He doubted that Pet Jungle would allow them the use of their parking lots, especially since it is chained at the end of the day. Approximately, one month ago ABC cited the restaurant for serving alcohol without having the proper licenses. They ignored that and continued to serve alcohol so he did call ABC back regarding the violation. Originally, Mr. Sierra approached him to see if he minded if he put a couple of tables for his patrons while they were waiting for their food but he soon added a couple of more tables and began serving meals. Many of his customers are older and cannot walk and Mr. Sierra's customers are taking up the parking so his customers have to walk further to get to his restaurant. He is not against the competition, just protecting his interests. Terry Keanan, 226 N. Colorado Blvd., said that Ms. Costanza, the Director of the Chamber, said that they need more businesses like this in the City. He wondered why they would need a business that continuously violates, disobeys and disrespects the laws? Arcadia needs law abiding_ citizens and businesses. He indicated that they are loyal customers of Mr. DiPeppe's restaurant. Unlike the subject restaurant, DiPeppe's restaurant has been a sit down establishment-since it opened. He could not see ishow they could utilize the Pet Jungle parking lot, especially since it is chained up in the evening. The Planning Commission needs to look at past performance of Mr. Sierra and see him as someone who freely violates the code. Connie Keanan, 226 W. Colorado Blvd., said that there is definitely a competition between the two restaurants. Katherine Martin, 9153 Las Tunas Dr., said that she is now 17 and has been going to DiPeppe's since she was 6 years old. They are also loyal customers of this restaurant. The subject restaurant is breaking the law and not complying with code. She felt that all businesses must abide by the laws that are set. In rebuttal, Mr. Sierra said he did not set out to disobey the rules. At his customer's request, he put tables and chairs out. His customers then wanted to bring their own wine so he allowed them to do that. He noted that a few months ago, one of his patrons was having a party and they had brought wine and he noticed that waiters from DiPeppe's were taking pictures of this incident. Subsequently, ABC cited him for serving liquor without, having the appropriate licenses and he has since applied for the proper licenses through ABC. This is not about competition. They just want to work and make a living by serving goad, tasty and fancy food. No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Wen to close the public hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. Arcadia City Planning Commission 3 6/8/4 .. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian NOES: None Ms. Butler indicated that the restaurant where Di Peppe's is located has been at this location since the 50s and at that time CUPs were not.required, thus, Di Peppe's is a legal non - conforming use. If they were to close and re -open at a later date they would need to comply with current parking regulations. Commissioner Wen said that he is sympathetic with the owner and encourages law- abiding businesses. It is the Planning Commission's responsibility to interpret the regulations. He strongly suggested that Mr. Sierra obtain a signed agreement for the use of the parking. Ms. Butler replied that such an agreement would have to ensure that the parking is excess parking and that during the specified times it is actually available. Commissioner Hsu agreed and said that this is a clear violation and he thought that a parking agreement should be made. Commissioner Olson recalled a similar situation with a successful real estate office that did not have adequate, parking. They were told that they were too successful for their location and should seek a better location.to serve their need and he felt that also applies in this situation. He had a difficult time supporting this request. • MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Wen to deny CUP 2004 -005. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None Chairman Baderian noted that there is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the resolution. The resolution will be adopted on June 22. Appeals are to be filed by June 30. Arcadia City Plamiing Commission 4 6/8/4 �4 6M. "Te v1511 I" qg j'A vp"Pg' -'A�i . .... '4 ,, " - A 14. 0.1 Oki" WIr 555 —it I Ilk Q'� -MM t 0 W� )j N& ..... ... . VjtI IT ILL � Las i u n a is L CUP 2004=00 a t k Yx d f mi t 'r n l )r I 7 a Ft s✓ d n I 1 '?�'#i k xn �4i` �> �* i '.�. 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Name, if any, and a brief description of project: Application No. CUP 04 -005: A Conditional Use Permit to allow seating at an existing take -out restaurant (Celeste's Kitchen) to accommodate 68 patrons including incidental outdoor dining at 136 Las Tunas Drive. 2. Location: 136 Las Tunas Drive, City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles 3. Entity or person undertaking project: Celeste's Kitchen 136 Las Tunas Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 254 -8364 The Planning Commission, having reviewed the Initial Study of this proposed project and having reviewed the written comments received prior to the public meeting of the Planning Commission, including the recommendation of the City's Staff, does hereby find and declare that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. A brief statement of the reasons supporting the Planning Commission /City Council's findings are as follows: The proposed use is consistent with the zoning and General Plan land use designation of the project site and will not have a significant effect upon the environment. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the Negative Declaration reflects its independent judgment. A copy of the Initial Study may be obtained at: City of Arcadia Development Services Department Community Development Division 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, 91007 (626) 574 -5423 The location and custodian of the documents and any other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City based its decision to adopt this Negative Declaration are as follows: City of Arcadia Development Services Department Community Development Division 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, 91007 (626) 574 -5423 Joseph M Lambert • Staff Date Received for Filing Neg Dec 7/02 File No. CUP 04 -005 CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE °"'Oen*j9 ARCADIA, CA 91007 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST''FORM 1. Project Title: Application No. CUP 04 -005 2. Project Address (Location) 136 Las Tunas Drive 3 Project Sponsor's Name, Address &Telephone Number: Celeste's Kitchen 136 Las Tunas Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 (626),254-8364 4. Lead Agency Name & Address: City of Arcadia — Development Services Department Community Development Division — Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive Post Office Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066 -6021 5. Lead Agency Contact Person & Telephone Number: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator (626) 574 -5442 6. General Plan Designation: Commercial 7. Zoning Classification: C -M 8. Description of Project: 1- CEQA Env. Checklist Part 1, 7/02 0 File No. CUP 04 -005 • Conditional Use Permit Application No. 04 -005: A Conditional Use Permit to allow seating at an existing take -out restaurant (Celeste 's Kitchen) to accommodate 68 patrons including incidental outdoor dining at 136 Las Tunas Drive. 0 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: (Briefly describe the project's surroundings.) The properties to the north are zoned C -O, and are developed with commercial land uses. The property to the west is zoned C -2, and is being developed with a senior housing project. The property to the east is zoned C -M and is developed with an auto repair use. Properties to the south are with Temple City. 10. Other . public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): N/A ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a 'Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. Aesthetics Biological Resources Geology /Soils Hydrology/Water Quality Mineral Resources Population & Housing Recreation Utilities and Service Systems Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency) ] Air Quality ] Cultural Resources ] Hazards & Hazardous Materials ] Land Use & Planning ] Noise ] Public Services ]' Transportation / Circulation On the basis of this initial evaluation: [X] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT'have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION'will be prepared. [ ] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the -2- CEQA Env. Checklist Part 1, 7102 File No. CUP 04005 mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the • project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [ ] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. [ ] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, but that at least one effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards and has been "addressed by mitigation measures based on that earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, and if any remaining effect is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated," an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it only needs to analyze the effects that have not yet been addressed. [ ] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects have been analyzed adequately in an earlier Environmental Impact Report pursuant to applicable standards and have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. By: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator For: The City of Arcadia -- Development Services Department _ 5/3/04 Sign ur Date Joseph M Lambert Donna L. Butler Printed Name For EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects such as the one involved (e.g., the project is not within a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer.should be explained where it is based on project- specific factors as well as ..general standards (e.g., the, project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project - specific screening analysis). 2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off -site as well as on -site, cumulative as well as project - level, indirect as well as direct, and construction related as well as operational impacts. -3- CEQA Env. Checklist Part 1, 7102 LJ File No. CUP 04 -005 • 3. "Potentially Significant Impact' is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If there are one or more, "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an Environmental Impact Report is required. 4. "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section 17 "Earlier Analyses" may be cross - referenced). 5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program Environmental Impact Report, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration (Section 15063(c)(3)(D)). Earlier analyses are discussed in Section 17 at the end of the checklist. a) Earlier Analyses Used: Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. "Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal, standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures that were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site - specific conditions for the project. 6. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist, references to information sources • for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances).,, Reference to,a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7. Supporting Information Sources. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 0 8. The explanation of each issue should Identify: a) The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significant. -4- CEQA Env. Checklist Part 1, 7102 File No.: CUP 04 -005 c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to ❑ ❑ ❑ their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non - agricultural use? CEQA Checklist 5 7/02 Less Than -- Potentially Significant Less Than • Significant With - Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact " Incorporation 1. AESTHETICS — Would the project a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but - npt.limitad ❑ ❑ ❑ to, trees, rock outcroppings;. and historic buildings within a.state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or qualitysof - ❑ ❑ ❑ the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would ❑ ❑ ❑ adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? The proposed project consists of a "conditional use permit to locate a restaurant use within an existing commercial building. The project site is already developed" with commercial buildings and no additional • construction is proposed. The project site is surrounded by similar commercial uses and is part of a larger commercial center. As such, no adverse impact is anticipated. 2. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES - In determining whether impacts to agriculture resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of ❑ ❑ ❑ Statewide Importance (Farmland) to non - agricultural use? (The Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program in the California Resources Agency to non - agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing,zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson ❑ ❑ ❑ Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to ❑ ❑ ❑ their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non - agricultural use? CEQA Checklist 5 7/02 File No.: CUP 04 -005 • Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation The proposal is consistent with the Commercial land use designation of the General Plan and with the zoning of the site, and is required to comply with the regulations of any other jurisdictional agency with applicable environmental regulations. The project site is surrounded by similar uses and no additional commercial construction is proposed at the project site. As such, the proposal will have no impacts on agricultural resources. 3. AIR QUALITY - Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air ❑ ❑ ❑ quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an ❑ ❑ ❑ existing or projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria ❑ ❑ ❑ ® . pollutant for which the project region is non - attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? e) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant ❑ ❑ ❑ concentrations? f) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of ❑ ❑ ❑ people? The proposed project consists of a conditional use permit to locate seating in an existing take -out restaurant within an existing commercial building. The project site is already developed with commercial buildings and no additional construction is proposed. The continued use of the site will be in accordance with local air quality regulations as administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. As such, no adverse impacts are anticipated. 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse impact, either directly or through ❑ ❑ ❑ habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? • b) Have a substantial adverse impact on any riparian habitat or other ❑ ❑ ❑ CEQA Checklist 6 7/02 .dl 3 File No.: CUP 04 -005 Less Than Potentially Significant Significant With Impact Mitigation Incorporation sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, and regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including but not limited to , marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or ❑ migratory fish or wildlife species or with established resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of wildlife nursery sites? U Less Than Significant Impact ❑■ e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological ❑ ❑ ❑ resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? No • Impact E f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation ❑ ❑ ❑ Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, or other approved • local, regional or state habitat conservation plan? The proposed project consists of a conditional use permit to locate seating in an existing take -out restaurant within an existing commercial building. The project site is already developed with commercial buildings and no additional construction is proposed. As such, the proposal will have no impacts on biological resources. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a ❑ ❑ ❑ historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse - change in the significance of an ❑ ❑ ❑ archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or ❑ ❑ ❑ site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of ❑ ❑ ❑ formal cemeteries? The project site is already developed with a commercial building and no additional construction is proposed. As such, no adverse impacts on cultural resources are anticipated. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project: • CEQA Checklist 7 7102 File No.: CUP 04 -005 d) Be located on expansive soil as defined in Table 18 -1 -B of the ❑ ❑ ❑ Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic ❑ ❑ ❑ tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers. are not available for the disposal of waste water? While this entire region is subject to the effects of seismic activity, the subject location has not been determined to be especially susceptible to any of the above geological or soil problems, The site is essentially Bat land, and is not within an area subject to inundation, subsidence, or expansion of soils. The proposed project consists of a conditional use permit to locate seating in an existing take -out restaurant within an existing commercial building. The project site is already developed with commercial buildings and no additional construction is proposed. As such, no adverse impacts are anticipated. 7. VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the • project: CEQA Checklist 8 7/02 Less Than • Potentially Significant Less Than .. Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse ❑ ❑ ❑ effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the ❑ ❑ ❑ most recent Alquist- Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other Substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? ❑ ❑ ❑ iii) Seismic- related ground failure, including liquefaction? ❑ ❑ ❑ v) Landslides? ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? ❑ ❑ ❑ c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would ❑ ❑ ❑ become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off -site landslide, lateral spreading; subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil as defined in Table 18 -1 -B of the ❑ ❑ ❑ Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic ❑ ❑ ❑ tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers. are not available for the disposal of waste water? While this entire region is subject to the effects of seismic activity, the subject location has not been determined to be especially susceptible to any of the above geological or soil problems, The site is essentially Bat land, and is not within an area subject to inundation, subsidence, or expansion of soils. The proposed project consists of a conditional use permit to locate seating in an existing take -out restaurant within an existing commercial building. The project site is already developed with commercial buildings and no additional construction is proposed. As such, no adverse impacts are anticipated. 7. VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the • project: CEQA Checklist 8 7/02 8. File No.: CUP 04 -005 Less Than • Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation - Impact Impact Incorporation a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment ❑ ❑ ❑ through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment ❑ ❑ ❑ through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely ❑ ❑ ❑ hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one - quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where ❑ ❑ ❑ ® • such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the ❑ ❑ ❑ project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted ❑ ❑ ❑ emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a sigificant risk of loss, injury or ❑ ❑ ❑ death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildiands? The project site is already developed with a commercial building and no additional construction is proposed. The project site is surrounded by similar uses and no additional commercial construction is proposed at the project site. The proposed project does not involve hazarddus substances, nor will it create or expose people to health hazards. The proposal will be in compliance with emergency access and fire safety regulations. As such, no adverse impacts are anticipated. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project: . CEQA Checklist 9 7/02 File No.: CUP 04 -005 f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality ❑ ❑ ❑ g) Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area, as mapped on ❑ ❑ ❑ a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100 -year floodplain structures which would impede ❑ ❑ ❑ or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or ❑ ❑ ❑ death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the . failure of a levee or dam? • j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami or mudflow? ❑ ❑ ❑ CEQA Checklist 10 7102 Less Than • Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No - Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge ❑ ❑ ❑ requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere ❑ ❑ ❑ substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (i.e., the production rate of pre- existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, ❑ ❑ ❑ including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river; in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off -site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, ❑ ❑ ❑ including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, • or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off -site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity ❑ ❑ ❑ of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality ❑ ❑ ❑ g) Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area, as mapped on ❑ ❑ ❑ a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100 -year floodplain structures which would impede ❑ ❑ ❑ or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or ❑ ❑ ❑ death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the . failure of a levee or dam? • j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami or mudflow? ❑ ❑ ❑ CEQA Checklist 10 7102 a File No.: CUP 04 -005 m Potential for discharge of storm water from' areas from material ❑ ❑ ❑ storage, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardous materials handling or storage, delivery areas or loading docks, or other outdoor work areas? n) Potential for discharge of storm water to cause significant harm ❑ ❑ ❑ on the biological integrity of the waterways and water bodies? o) Potential for discharge of storm water to impair the beneficial ❑ ❑ ❑ uses of the receiving waters or areas that provide water quality benefit? • p) Potential for significant changes in the flow velocity or volume of ❑ ❑ ❑ storm water runoff that can use environmental harm? q) Potential for significant increases in erosion of the project site. or ❑ ❑ ❑ surrounding areas? The project site is already developed with a commercial building and no additional construction is proposed. The project site is surrounded by similar uses and no additional commercial construction is proposed at the project site. There will be no, change to the existing drainage and runoff generated by the project site. As such, no adverse impacts are anticipated. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of ❑ ❑ ❑ an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or. zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of, avoiding or, mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural ❑ ❑ ❑ ® • CEQA Checklist 11 7 /02 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than • - - Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation k) Potential impact of project construction on storm water runoff? ❑ ❑ ❑ 1) Potential impact of project post- construction activity on storm ❑ ❑ ❑ water runoff? m Potential for discharge of storm water from' areas from material ❑ ❑ ❑ storage, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardous materials handling or storage, delivery areas or loading docks, or other outdoor work areas? n) Potential for discharge of storm water to cause significant harm ❑ ❑ ❑ on the biological integrity of the waterways and water bodies? o) Potential for discharge of storm water to impair the beneficial ❑ ❑ ❑ uses of the receiving waters or areas that provide water quality benefit? • p) Potential for significant changes in the flow velocity or volume of ❑ ❑ ❑ storm water runoff that can use environmental harm? q) Potential for significant increases in erosion of the project site. or ❑ ❑ ❑ surrounding areas? The project site is already developed with a commercial building and no additional construction is proposed. The project site is surrounded by similar uses and no additional commercial construction is proposed at the project site. There will be no, change to the existing drainage and runoff generated by the project site. As such, no adverse impacts are anticipated. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of ❑ ❑ ❑ an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or. zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of, avoiding or, mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural ❑ ❑ ❑ ® • CEQA Checklist 11 7 /02 • 10 File No.: CUP 04005 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation community conservation plan? The proposal is consistent with the Commercial land use designation of the General Plan and with the C -M zone, and is required to comply with the regulations of any other jurisdictional agency with applicable environmental regulations. The proposed project consists of a conditional use permit to locate seating in an existing take -out restaurant within an existing commercial building. The project site is already developed with commercial buildings and no additional construction is proposed. As such, no adverse impacts are anticipated. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that ❑ ❑ ❑ would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally - important mineral ❑ ❑ ❑ resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? No mineral resources are known to exist at the site. As such, no adverse impacts are anticipated. 11. NOISE - Would the project result in: • a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of ❑ standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne ❑ vibration or groundborne noise levels? c) A substantial "permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the ❑ project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise ❑ levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where ❑ such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use. airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the ❑ project expose people residing or working in the project area to • excessive noise levels? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ K4I CEQA Checklist 12 7102 File No.: CUP 04 -005 Less Than • Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No - Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation The project site is surrounded by similar uses and no additional commercial construction is proposed at the project site. Therefore, there will not be any new sources of noise at the project site. As such, no adverse impacts are anticipated. 12. POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for ❑ ❑ ❑ example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating ❑ ❑ ❑ the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the ❑ ❑ ❑ construction of replacement housing elsewhere?. The project site is surrounded by similar uses and no additional commercial construction is proposed at the project site. Also, there will not be any new construction of residential units. As such, no adverse impacts are anticipated. 13. PUBLIC SERVICES — Would the project: • a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ,ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Police protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Schools? ❑ ❑ ❑ Parks? ❑ ❑ ❑ Other public facilities? 0 ❑ ❑ The project site is already developed with a commercial building and no additional construction is proposed. The project site is surrounded by similar uses and no additional commercial construction is proposed at the project site. Therefore, no impacts to public services are anticipated. 14. RECREATION —Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or ❑ ❑ ❑ ® • other recreational facilities such that substantial physical CEQA Checklist 13 7102 File No.: CUP 04 -005 • - Less Than Potentially significant Significant With Impact Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant No Impact Impact deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the ❑ ❑ ❑ construction or expansion of recreational facilities which have an adverse physical effect on the environment? The proposed project consists of a conditional use permit to locate seating in an existing take -out restaurant within an existing commercial building. The project site is already developed with commercial buildings and no additional construction is proposed. As such, the project will not create a significant impact upon recreational services. 15. TRANSPORTATIONITRAFFIC - Would the project: a) Cause an increase' in traffic which is substantial in "relation to the ❑ ❑ ❑ existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service ❑ ❑ ❑ • standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? • c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an ❑ ❑, ❑ increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., ❑ ❑ ❑ sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ❑ ❑ ❑ f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting ❑ ❑ ❑ alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? CEQA Checklist 14 7102 16. File No.: CUP 04 -005 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation impact Impact Incorporation The proposed project consists of a conditional use permit to locate seating in an existing take -out restaurant within an existing commercial building. The project site is already developed with commercial buildings and no additional construction is proposed. Part of the conditional use permit process will include an analysis of the parking situation and a determination by staff on the adequacy of parking. As such,'the impacts if any, are less than significant. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable ❑ ❑ ❑ Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater ❑ ❑ ❑ treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause. - significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage ❑ ❑ ❑ facilities or, expansion of existing facilities, the construction of 'which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from ❑ ❑ ❑ existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? In making this determination, the City shall consider whether the project is subject to the water supply assessment requirements of Water Code Section 10910, et seq. (SB 610), and the requirements of Government Code Section 664737 (SB221). e) Result in a. determination by the wastewater, treatment provider ❑ ❑ ❑ which serves or may serve the project determined that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to ❑ ❑ ❑ accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state and local statues and regulations ❑ ❑ ❑ related to solid waste? The project site is already developed with a commercial building and no additional construction is proposed. The project site is surrounded by similar uses and no additional commercial construction is proposed at thr project site. As such, no adverse impacts are anticipated. • C� CEQA Checklist 15 7102 • 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE File No.: CUP 04 -005 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the ❑ ❑ ❑ environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but ❑ ❑ ❑ cumulatively considerable? ( "Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause ❑ ❑ ❑ substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? The proposed project consists of a conditional use permit to locate seating in an existing take -out restaurant within an existing commercial building. The project site is already developed with commercial buildings and no additional construction is proposed. The conditional use permit shall not result in cumulative impacts to the surrounding neighborhood or limit the future development of the neighborhood. As such, no adverse impacts are anticipated. CEQA Checklist 16 7 /02 File No. CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE kU �� ARCADIA, CA 91007 • °NppA ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM Date Filed: 4 General Information 1. Applicant's Name: UO UTU .5 (C_I 7 c h C VA Address: 13 �c VJ ICL S 7J nA S �b Y - c pt q n c'� 2. Property Address (Location): 13(o W -0.S -rM0.$ n)f AfCgaigF rA glnO-�- Assessors Number: Sigg -nl2 -D 5 $$- D2Z -�O� 3. N e, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: _ �c�.r StevYq (oZ�� .75N -S3Q2 M 4. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: 5. Zone Classification: A RC 6. General Plan Designation: • Proiect Description 7. Proposed use of site (project description): TA ICE OJk ?—¢.S +VLU tA+ 10 bQ 8. Site size: 9. Square footage per building: _j 10. Number of floors of construction: 11. Amount of off - street parking provided: l (DL r _ r 12. Proposed scheduling of project: Qu} n 4gbits UJi' A K C6(aaY eAC,�t 13. Anticipated incremental development: 14. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household sizes expected: 15. If commercial, indicate the type, i.e. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, • and loading facilities, hours of operation: on S tri ' • f�tS mpEYA `nA M -Th 11.3o To �'•�o P'�` F -s. 8 0o s.wl TD q:oo P.M. 5�=8aOOJ'"r T 16. If ina atrial, inil%ate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: 3 aoo P.0 A 17. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project: 18. If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is require¢; Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). YES NO 19. Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteratin of ground contours. ❑ 20.. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or publiclands or roads ❑ ❑ s' 21. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. ❑ 22. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. ❑ 0, 23. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. 24. Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage pattersn. ❑ �. 25. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. ❑ 26, Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more. ❑ 2, ❑ 27. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable or explosives. YES NO 28. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.) ❑ • E.I.R. 04/17/03 Page 2 29. Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc. ❑ • ❑ 30. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. 31. Storm water system discharges from areas for materials storage, vehicle or equipment ❑ fueling, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardous materials handling or storage delivery or loading docks, or other outdoor work areas? water 32. A significantly environmentally harmful increase in the flow rate or volume of storm Ll runoff? 33. A significantly environmentally harmful increase in erosion of the project site or surrounding ❑ areas? 34. Storm water discharges that would significantly impair the beneficial uses of receiving waters ❑ or areas that provide water quality benefits (e.g. riparian corridors, wetlands, etc.)? ❑ 35. Harm to the biological integrity of drainage systems and water bodies? Environmental Setting 36. Describe (on a separate sheet) the project site as it exists before the project, including information on • topography, soil stability, plants and animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects, any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted. 37.. Describe (on a` separate sheet) the surrounding properties, including information on plants, animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land uses (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one- family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set - backs, rear yards, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted. Certification I hereby certify that the statements famished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date S E.I.R. 04/17/03 Page 3 36 Tke Buy Ijtng Was :BvtH- in lgsS . 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WHAT: French style food .04r only having lunch., r go back there averyday, for• lunctrt WHERE: 136 W. Las Tunas Or, Oscar uses ground sidoin tn;: alternating between the burger;:. Arcadia his bur6ers, What .this means 'Is•; and grilled chicken; and I have WHEN: Closed Mondays- that you will' be getting an ex -i only been there once: .• and Tuesdays tremely. flavorful meet Patty." a-* . When we. arrived; three other Wednesday= Saturday"• ", '' very ,-generous pally that is isry; tables were , omipied: 'and ,pne : 8 I to 9 p.m, tenderand possibly completely fat fellow was at the;corfnter getting a Closed ,3 to .5 to set up for dinner 'free; Jimmy ordered it, and as he', . to -go... ` order,.;.;,Unfortunately, Sunday B to 3:30 . ' .',. ;ate he, had a look on. his .face: Celesta's•. is considered a fate ,4. Now Much: 'Lunch for two '. much, like my dog gets when 1 rub' food ,place by the' ABC, so no.' about' $20 `•. '-h'gr'belly just right For'the'rest.oV beer or wine. Celeste's was allow- 'afternoon he kept going• on; ing patron's to bring their own As' I -write' this I am being, and on about how good It was..,;, . wine, and did not charge a cork. threatened, by my mother., 'especially the meat, especially.;' age fee. One ofthanearbyestab -d "Stephen; (notice the anger with . "the buh. Okay, we, get the idea, lishments fingered Oscar to the 7: bar L" my proper name with . Needless to say, this would be my: ABC, •and row: there is a stop emphaslf on, the 'ph') °don't you choice for bast.burger In the area,' (temporary, Chaps) to the prat - dare writs -about totem. I'll shoot 'The' burger came with fries,* and tike. . You If youdo ".That threat doesn' boy ilk! it. At least two of Idaho's' Oscar wants' his Wetomers. carry any weight ;because she • .. best wound up an the plate. Big . to be pleased, but a, beerlwine has been threatening to shoot me and thick cut Jimmy couldn't fin- license is expensivm Needless to " silica about the flf(h grade. ' ish, them, and passed them, on to: say.lif I went Italian food this sec -', t must Writs. People need to me. t have said in the past that i tion of Las Tunas will .nat be 66'. . know. Oscar Sierra Is the owner' am not much of a fry guy ... but t my tlst (to think I actually wrote. and chef and probably one of the will certainly not claim that; with well of the other piece).., nicest guys,l have had the pleas - regards to the fries at Celeste's.. , I ,think what• you may notice '• urs to meet In recent years ; and I 'had the grilledr chickan•- first is how clean the restaurant is, 'it his affable nature is reflected in sandwich, another excellent• Jim and I noticed right away. the young man ,that was our, choice „I vacillated fore while be-- has a'very lntimate,and comfort- server this afternoon, tween having half a sandwich and able atmosphere, perfect for din:. My mom has calmed down' soup c• salad. - ( don't think I ing. Jim and t looked over the and Is going on and on about the would have been any less satis- breakfast and, dinper.menus and place; maybe she should shoot fied 9 Chad gone that way though. we definitely plan to be back, with ' • me. She has been there many My sandwich came with a slice of others in tow. We have found one Ames, and keeps iterating that honeydew that was perfectly ripe, of those perfect spots to_go... there is only seating for about 20:' and some strawberries. 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F; & F F —0 —14 -M Y. a c c o _ N Cam Id Y y 8Y d agY+ e`uai nY, u yMN� YMI o c F o � o e a r Y. a Y y 8Y P •4 s U e� Ey' O m $ & eoo R O A C d d .9 .9d R .5 `E m o b 0 N Nr o 0 N O N N _OyI N 9 p M ''Mfg •/[�- 1]I{I' !�•//�1Iy(' L Y e OWI V V Y V Y 0 O N r'1) c� z z f O N i ! �-!i 1 1 z 4 z k i • .4 s o L Ld qy.1 w .1 \• 0 O N r'1) c� z z f O N i ! �-!i 1 1 z 4 z k i • 9i @r@ 'g 1 Iz '� II W I i iI 1 I i `S -8 J 0 0 l o i m� o V V y f 0 odo FA Y 04 J GyR_ LAJ C r z C D 0 0 pO. V O V .5 F _9 F 0 I FRI N, e I 7 ..� 0 I O 1 `S -8 J 0 0 l o i m� o V V y f 0 odo FA Y 04 J GyR_ LAJ C 0 s o� g1c �i y nl u V a� iT 0 z 9� 1 James Cole 8418 E. Santa Ynez St. San Gabriel, CA 91775 - 2525, 626 -285 -4753 June 20, 2004 City Council of Arcadia 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91066 574 -5444 ATTN: Joe Lambert, Associate Planner jlambert a ci.arcadia.ca.us. RE: Application # CUP 2004 -005 and public hearing 6/22/2004 ADDRESS: the Restaurant known as Celeste's Kitchen located at 136 Las Tunas Drive, Arcadia Dear Mr. Lambert and Honorable City Council Members: We strongly sumort approval of the above application request. We ask that the Honorable City Council members overrule the Planning Department's denial of the application and seek a compromise that will'allow Oscar and Nancy Sierra to remain in business and satisfy the strong demand among many area residents for their incomparable cuisine. The type of high end cuisine served by Celeste's Kitchen is not suitable for take out. Can you imagine ordering take out food at the Parkway Grill? I certainly cannot. It needs to be enjoyed on the premises. Please see photos (# 1 and # 2)* of salmon with garlic mashed potatoes, grilled tomatoes and yellow squash, topped with fried spinach finished with a lemon sauce; and the second plate being rack of lamb with garlic mashed potatoes, grilled yellow squash topped with fried spinach, finished with a barbeque sauce. For the edification of the City Council members I have taken photographs* to illustrate the fact that there is no parking shortage in'the immediate vicinity of the two restaurants known as Celeste's Kitchen and the Pizza House. These photos were all taken between 7:15 and 720 pm on the Saturday night of June 19, 2004, presumably prime time for the restaurant business. " At the C & L Collision Center next door, photo (# 3) shows 6 unoccupied parking spaces available for'restaurant customers at 7 :15 pm Saturday night. In the rear parking lot behind the Pizza House photo (# 4) shows 4 unoccupied parking spaces available for Pizza House customers at 7:20 pm Saturday night. • • • • Out of a total of 15 off street parking spaces available to the restaurants only 5 are occupied. On the street directly in front of the Pizza House photo (# 5) shows 1 unoccupied parking space available for restaurant customers. On the south side (restaurant side) of Las Tunas Drive, a total of 6 cars are parked out of a total of at least 12 street parking spaces within easy walking distance of the restaurants (please see photos # 6, 7, 8 & 9), again on Saturday night prime time. Across the street photo (# 10) shows that not one customer or restaurant worker parked on the north side of Las Tunas Drive. I thank the Honorable City Council members for your time and I hope you make a decision that is just and accommodates the best interests of all parties concerned. Sincerely, CWA?k- James Cole • * The photos will be presented by me at the June 22 public hearing 40 MARTIN R. BOLES 288 Arbolado Drive Arcadia, CA 91006 June 14, 2004 City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91006 Attention: Joe Lambert, Associate Planner RSOLBVED JUN 16 ZAX my,,,�� gnarl sarvic" "'•'W gnarl Dlelcien Re: Celeste's Kitchen Application for Conditional Use Permit for "Sit Down" Style Restaurant Dear Mr. Lambert, I support the appeal by Celeste's Kitchen of the denial of the application for a "conditional use permit" for a sit -down style restaurant. The permit should be granted to Celeste's Kitchen. We have patronized this restaurant a half -dozen times in the last year or so. We have never found parking to be a problem whatsoever. Indeed, there is always ample parking. It is silly to suppose that this tiny little business could create a parking problem in our City. This can only be a case of "sour grapes" by a competitor restaurant. I am surprised that the government, which is supposed to operate for the benefit of the public good, would give in to the demands of private avarice. The decision to deny Celeste's permit demeans our City. Celeste's is simply one of the finest restaurants I have been to in Southern California, and that includes the "chic" restaurants of our former neighborhood of Oldtown Pasadena and the fancy dining where I work in Downtown. The food at Celeste's is exquisite and one of a kind. Try it, and you'll agree. Just as important, the couple who runs the restaurant, Oscar and Nancy Sierra, are lovely, hardworking people. They bring joy to all their patrons, who return their affection. Go there. You will see that this is no ordinary owner - patron relationship. There is something special here. Maybe that is what the competitor senses and is grumpy over; rather than lodging sham protests, he should make the effort to emulate it himself. Oscar and Nancy have come here from Guatemala and are living the American dream, starting their own business, and bringing • • 40 • City of Arcadia'Planning Services June 14, 2004 Page 2 something special to the lives of those of us who live in Arcadia. Please, don't squash that dream. Don't let a contrived "problem" take away this small jewel of our City. Sincerely, Martm R. Boles _.. MRB:eb • Joe Lambert From: Nancy Curran [nbfundy @yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:41 PM • To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Celeste's Kitchen and parking Dear Mr. Lambert: My neighbor's introduced me to Celeste's Kitchen six months ago. Until that time, I had had no idea we had a business that upgraded the blight that is Live Oak Avenue. There is no place else in Arcadia where you can sit down to have a meal similar to that of Old Town Pasadena or Myrtle Street in Monrovia. This is a fairly new restaurant and does not have "atmosphere" but does have excellent gourmet food. The owner's are very friendly and make all welcome. In the months that I have enjoyed breakfast, lunch and dinner at Celeste's, I have never run into a parking problem. I have friends that enjoyed Oscar's cooking when he was a Chef in San Marino and have followed him to Arcadia. I also know of couple's that come from Temple City, Altadena and Monrovia to sample his cooking. They, in their turn, never had a problem with parking. It is my understanding that the Arcadia City Planning • Department found that there is insufficient parking for both Celeste's Kitchen and the Pizza house next door to it on Live Oak. I cannot believe that you would turn this excellent business into "take out" only! Arcadia is overflowing with pharmacies, Asian and Italian restaurants, nail parlors, etc. I would hate to see this restaurant lost to Arcadia and the business it now brings into the Live Oak area. Live Oak has been an eye sore for years, relieved only by the Live Oak Pharmacy, Thai restaurant, Ralph's, Chef's, Savon, Rite Aide, Walgreen's, Coco's and Pet and Jungle. Finally we are improving this area with diverse business and we could lose it. I understand that the auto repair business next door to Celeste's Kitchen has offered their parking lot for the dinner hours. Since the Pizza house does not serve .either breakfast or lunch, there should not be a parking issue. I would gladly walk to Celeste's Kitchen to make sure that there was parking for other's that come from farther away. Did you notice how many pharmacies are mentioned as already being in placeon.Live Oak in less than a quarter mile? We do not need another pharmacy, but we do need a business that would draw customer's-to our community. If evening'parking is such an issue, would . there be a way to pay the property owners where Pet and Jungle and the Tattoo Parlor- exist,, for the use of their lot at night? 1 Finally, I would suggest that the Planning Department as well as the City Council try a meal at Celeste's Kitchen to see why, after living in this community since 1951, that I am finally speaking up for one of O's businesses. ncerely, Nancy Curran (Durland) Do you Yahoo!? Friends. Fun. Try the all -new Yahool Messenger. http: / /messenger.yahoo.com/ • • June 9, 2004 To Whom it may concern, AN 141?u . a nsaa srvir.�:; rs;;a givicicr: My, husband and I were devastated to hear of the possible closing of our new neighborhood restaurant. We have enjoyed dining at Celeste's Kitchen on several occasions. As fellow Arcadia business owners we realize and appreciate the hard work and dedication W. and Mrs. Sierra have put into their restaurant in order to serve our community. They not only offer great food but a warm and friendly atmosphere. Every time we dine at Celeste Kitchen we see other neighbors and friends. We were sad to discover that a neighboring pizza parlor had complained about a parking problem. We • can honestly say we have never had a problem finding convenient parking. We would hate to see this establishment close it's doors. Please reconsider any plans you may have had in closing this wonderful restaurant. Dr: and Jess L. Saenz 221 S. Ave Arcadia, CA 91006 (626) 446 -8264 • C-I J Ll RECEI4 -.V JUN 16 20 Cammumir usrei:..s :rr,::un ✓ W / (yam`- '�ryi`a /`L /�W�I..J i 7t. —r— r 1 AN 14 2004 $ommuuhy G�Joto:au�d i!iviaim. June 9, 2004 To Whom it may concern, As loyal patrons of Celeste's Kitchen my husband and I were an when we heard that the pizza parlor was trying claim a problem with parking. We dine weekly at Celeste's kitchen and have never encountered a problem with parking.. We would be greatly saddened to see this great establishment close. We enjoy the family atmosphere and service and the food is a dining pleasure. Celeste's Kitchen is a great location for South Arcadia residents who want to experience quality food and intimate dining without having to travel outside our city. Please allow Celeste's Kitchen to continue serving our community. • Sincerer atric 'Bogue C, J Page 1 of 1 Joe Lambert . From: Nancy Shapiro [ NANCYS @smtpgtvvy.ausd.kl2.ca.us] Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 1:37 PM To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: PARKING CRISIS It has come to my attention that the City of Arcadia has denied CELESTE'S KITCHEN a "conditional use permit" for a sit -down style restaurant. I have been dining at CELESTE'S KITCHEN about once a week almost since they opened. Not once have I found parking to be a problem. Today and last week I parked DIRECTLY IN FRONT of CELESTE'S KITCHEN. I have NEVER parked west of CELESTE'S KITCHEN, only directly in front, to the east, or in the parking lot of the auto shop who has actually, come over to me when, he saw that I had parked in the street and said we can park in his lot ANY TIME. This is a very small restaurant, with very few tables and I cannot imagine that there would be so many cars at this restaurant that would impact any parking along this stretch of Live Oak. If so, customers would be staying away ... instead of flocking to this restaurant the way they are. Instead of driving a small, family run, business out of the city of Arcadia, why not embrace such an enterprise and work to ensure that they do not have to lose their livelihood? How about a light with a • cross walk so we can park on the other side of the street safely? What about metered parking? I would like to know the reasons for this denial and when the next meeting will be. Thank you • 6/14/2004 Joe Lambert From: Didier, David J [djdidier @cbbank.com] Sent: Friday, June 11, 2004 9:17 AM To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us' Subject: Celeste's Kitchen I am taken back by the decision of the City to, essentially, close our beloved new restaurant Celeste's Kitchen. Why have you chosen to attack this fine restaurant? I am a 30 -year resident of south Arcadia and we have never had a "good" restaurant in any part of our neighborhood until Celestes came to us one year ago. The lack of parking is not their fault. Alex Di Peppe had no problem with the parking before Celeste. Now that they are being threatened by the new - restaurant, they have chosen to pull some strings with the City and have them closed down. They have made threats - to.Celestes that they would "get them ". Have they succeeded? I certainly hope not. We need this restaurant and we need the good young people who run it to succeed in our community. Oscar and Nancy have invested their lives in this new venture and their success appears to have cost them everything. This is America, a freedom loving country that should be inspired by the attitude and commitment of this young couple to bring fine food and a warm and friendly atmosphere to their business and our community. What can we do to save this business? These are good people who do not deserve to be persecuted for their success. We need Celestes to succeed and flourish. We don't need politicking and string pulling. We do not need our community to be embroiled in a controversy like this. I am pleased to put my name on this email so,that you can respond to me. I am: David Didier 218 Longley Way Arcadia Phone: 446 -3412 Email: olsrfr ®hotmail.com djdidier ®cbbank.com I look forward to your reply. I know that I will not be the only one to step up and place my name on the side of these fine people. It is certain that Alex Di Peppe's will suffer from their actions in trying to remove Celestes. Dave Legal Disclaimer: The information transmitted may contain confidential material and is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of,_ortaking of any action by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete the information from your system and contact the sender. 1 • • • Page 1 of 1 Joe Lambert • From: NAVYDAZE5787 @aol.com Sent: Friday, June 11, 2004 12:37 PM `J • To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: good family dining Sir. My family and I and many of our friends have dined at Celesta's Kitchen and the Italian restaurant next door and enjoyed the quiet family atmosphere. We have never experienced any more inconvience than having to walk to and from our cars. which never amounted to more that 100 feet. These types of restaurants are at a premium and everything that can be done should be to keep them. I believe that cooperation between all the businesses in this area is possible and will only benefit us the residents and patrons. also, remove unnecessary " Red Zones" this would create more'usable spaces. Metered parking could also generate some City Revenue. Thank you for considering this issue A concerned customer 6/14/2004 Page 1 of 1 Joe Lambert From: Rowley Call [rowley @u2haverights.com] • Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2004 11:40 AM To: jlambert@ci:arcadia.ca:us. Subject: Celeste's Kitchen Dear Sirs, We had to write and let you know our feelings concerning the troubles Celeste's Kitchen has been having with the owners of DePeppe's Restaurant and the parking situation. It was so nice finely getting a restaurant with good quality food in our city. We find it shameful that DePeppe's would cause so much trouble. We have never had any trouble finding a place to park when dining at Celeste's Kitchen -Even when we met with a party of 8 in 4 cars we were all in very comfortable walking distance from the restaurant. This isn't so much a matter of parking as not accepting another restaurant in the area. It smacks of jealousy and the city should not allow one business to try to run another well run, good quality business out. We should be welcoming them to our city. I understand that Celeste's Kitchen's owner is trying to remedy the lack of parking by working with neighboring businesses. We just don't understand why the owner of DiPeppe's cannot accept the fact that he and Celeste's Kitchen will each benefit from the overflow of customers. The truth is, if you really look at it, they are running two very different types of restaurants and DePeppe's should try to get along. I • All could be worked out very easily if DePeppe would act a little more maturely and if the city would realize what an asset Celeste's Kitchen is to this community. Wake up City Hall!!! We now have a treasure in our city, with the opening of Celeste's Kitchen. Don't blow it and take it away over someone's petty jealousy. Cordially, Rowley & Muriel Call 406 W Longden Ave Arcadia CA 91007 626- 447 -3357 • 6/14/2004 Page 1 of 1 Joe Lambert • From: Arnoldduffer @aol.com Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2004 5:37 PM • • To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us. Subject: Parking Problem I have been going to the Celeste,s Kitichen for some time and have just been informed that they now have a parking problem with their neighbor which is an Italian rstr.next door In all-the times I,ve gone to Celestes both for lunch and dinner I have never had a parking problem.It is a small restaurant with only about 8 -10 tables and I have never had a`parking problem.This other restaurant is making a mountain out of a mole hill. There always seems to be ample parking and I think you would be doing an injustice to these people to make them use it for take -out only.They are not causing any problems and I firmly believe this other person just doesn,t want competition. If you want I could give you a list of at least 35 people who have been going to Celeste,s and have likewise have not had any problem parking.Would appreciate your taking this information under advisement and I would be more than willing to give you there names. Sincerely; Arnold Cohn P.S. a resident of Arcadia for 46 years.This is the most unfair practice I have heard of . 6/14/2004 Page 1 of 1 Joe Lambert From: JErvin626 @aol.com . Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2004 11:58 AM To: Jlambert@ci.arcadia.ce.us. Subject: Denial of CUP for Celeste's Kitchen What were you folks in Arcadia thinking? How could you let a business open and then pull the rug right out from under them? Oscar and Nancy Sierra are humble people who, after years of struggling, have finally managed to achieve their dream of owning their own restaurant. They are being treated unfairly. The owner of the pizza parlor next door has convinced the City of Arcadia of his unfounded case, using specious arguements that should not have fooled experienced administrators. For the past year, I have travelled from my home in S. Pasadena, at least once a week, to enjoy the gourmet fare offered at Celeste's. If the powers that be at Arcadia City Hall are unable to satisfactorily resolve this situation, I will do everything I canto assist the Sierras in moving their business to South Pasadena. Please advise me of the appeals hearing. Thank you. Janet H. Ervin 647 Orange Grove Ave. #306 S. Pasadena, CA 91030 • • 6/14/2004 Page 1 of 1 Joe Lambert rFrom: ToReggie @aol.com Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2004 12:02 PM 9 r � Li To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Celeste's Kitchen City of Arcadia Planning Services. Attention: Joe. Lambert, Associate Planner Dear Sir: As a patron of both the Pizza place and Celeste's Kitchen, 1 feel badly that even a thought of closing Celeste's has become an issue. We eat at both places when we wish, and have had NO problem with parking when going to either. We have very few good breakfast places and the food at Celeste's is exceptional. As the other business in the area are willing to work with Celeste's on the parking, it seems the pizza place could do the same. Please do what you can to assist in keeping The Sierra's business where it is. The City has been trying to improve that area of town and Celeste's Kitchen certainly is a step in the right direction. Jean & Tom Naber To: Reggie @aol.com 6/16/2004 Joe Lambert From: laibau @mindspring.com Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 7:47 PM • To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Appeal Re: Celeste's Kitchen I'll try to be brief...I know your time is valuable. It's been about 5 months since we discovered Celeste's, our little "diamond in the rough" there on Las Tunas. We have invited and brought friends there for breakfast and dinner from as far away as Silverlake and Playa Del Rey. We dine there always on a Friday night, Saturday night, or Sunday morning. We have never experienced a problem in parking and all but once have parked in the auto - repair shop's lot next door, which all customers know is available to them. I have never been an "activist ", but I really felt compelled to speak out on this issue. I think to even the most politically inexperienced person, there could only be one conclusion as to what is really going on here, and that is that the owners of the restaurant next door have taken the stand that this is their "watering hole" and no one else should be allowed to share it. Is this the business climate that Arcadia wants to project or allow certain merchants to dictate? I know that the city has building codes and that you must work within those parameters. But surely, there must be some solution that will allow Celeste's to remain, thus allowing fair competition in your city. - Respectfully yours. Robert Bauer Rosemead, CA P.S. If I am way off the mark here, please explain why so that I may be a better informed citizen and voter. • 1 0 Page 1 of 1 Joe Lambert From: Karen JACOBSEN [ KJACOBSE @smtpgtwy.ausd.kl2.ca.usj Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 4:50 PM To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Celeste's Kitchen I am very troubled to learn that my favorite Arcadia restaurant maybe closing due to inadequate parking. My family, friends and colleagues love Celestes- Its dear gourmet chef, polite and friendly staff and incredible food. This is 'a wonderful family- owned restaurant, unique to the area, and delightful in every way. In the past It was necessary to go to Pasadena or Monrovia for a good dining experience. Since our first time at Celestes, we have been willing and able to keep our business in Arcadia. It has even become a favorite of my family's out-of-town guests. We have dined at Celeste's for breakfast; lunch, and dinner and parking has never been an issue. There aren't that many tables in the restaurant to make it a problem. g the city finds it necessary, couldn't you put a cross walk and metered parking across the street? Certainly there must be a way to work this out and allow us to keep Celeste's in the neighborhood. Before making a final decision, try Celestes. I find it hard to believe anyone who has eaten there would not fight to keep it there! 6/15/2004 June 10, 2004 Dear City of Arcadia, 0 1 am writing in support of Celeste's Kitchen located at 136.W. Las Tunas, Dr. m Arcadia. I work next door to Celeste at C & L'Auto Body where I am the receptionist. I eat at Celeste's at least once a week and think the restaurant is fabulous! I have referred many people to help Oscar Sierra with his business. I was planning to have a senior luncheon there in this summer. I was very disappointed when I beard that you may not allow, continuing dinning in the restaurant. I generally get take out, but occasionally have time to sit in the dinning room. I was told that the main concern is with parking. From where I sit I can look out the window and see the traffic directly in front of Celeste's. I want to state that in my opinion, there is absolutely no problem with the parking. People park along Las Tunas and just walk down to the restaurant. Lunch is mainly, business people who get take out. At dinnertime when we close they can also use our parking lot. I think that your judgment is not fair. I keep hearing about Arcadia wanting to improve the city and build business tax revenue. I do not • understand why you make it so difficult for the small business owners to be successful. This is the only good restaurant in this whole area. We need to have some choices and if you are not into fast food or pizza you are really out of luck for about '/z mile in any direction. I also feel that you are discriminating against the senior citizens who would greatly benefit from having such a nice healthy caf6 with in walking distance when the new senior housing complex opens on our block. Please take time to reconsider your decision. I would be glad to speak to whoever is making this ruling. As I have just stated, I look out the window at the parking from 8:45 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and as we are closed Sat. and Sunday except for a few customers, I think my opinion counts for a whole lot. Please feel free to call me at 626 445 6630 during the above hours or stop and see me at C &L. Please reconsider, Janie Duncan E i • Page I of 1 Joe Lambert From: Rcwilcoxen @aol.00m Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 8:11 PM To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Celeste Kitchen Parking My wife and I eat at Celestes frequently, and we have not had any problems finding parking. If we want a parking challenge we go to Pasadenal Celeste Kitchen is a very popular local restaurant. It is our favorite place to eat. Please do not take punitive action against this vendor. Thank you, Rick Wilcoxen 6/15/2004 Page 1 of 1 Joe Lambert From: Helga Meyer [hmeyerl @juno.comj Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 11:27 PM To: jlambert@ci.arcedia.ca.us Subject: Celeste's Kitchen To the City of Arcadia Planning Services My husband and I have dined at Celeste's Kitchen many times and have brought many people to share in the experience of the exquisite food. None of our guests have ever had any difficulties parking or infringed on the parking of the Pizza house. The businesses next door to the west of Celeste are more than willing to share their parking lots when they are closed on Sundays or after business hours. The Pizza House is not in danger of losing their parking, the restaurants are far enough apart to have sufficient parking spaces available. The Pizza House's complaints should not hinder the progress made in the neighborhood by having Celeste's Kitchen. Now that we have been blessed with such an establishment we surely don't want to see it go. We need a restaurant like Celeste's Kitchen, that provide wonderful gourmet foods. Sincerely Leroy and Helga Meyer Arcadia, CA 91006 6/15/2004 i • • Joe Lambert m . Marti Griffin [MARTI @smtpgtwy.ausd.kl2.ca.usj t; Monday, June 14, 2004 4:50 PM jiambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Re: Celeste's Kitchen I was dismayed to hear of the recent action by the City of Arcadia Planning Dept. re: the conditional use permit for the sit -down restaurant at Celeste's Kitchen. Finally, Arcadia has a high quality eating establishment that belies the other cookie cutter eateries, and the city planning commission denies them the ability to make _a living doing something . sorely needed in this community. I go to this restaurant 2 -3 times a week (sometimes for sit -down and sometimes for take- out). I have never had to park a long distance away and even if I had to, it would not deter me from frequenting this fine establishment. If this city does decide to damage the ability of this family to make a living, I will, however, resolve myself to NOT frequent other Arcadia eating establishments and thus deny the city of the tax money they get from my business. I will instead eat in neighboring cities like Temple City, San Gabriel, and Monrovia. That is how strongly I feel about this unfair decision. Having inconvenient parking is a way of life in other locations like the mall or in Old Town Pasadena - - -why is this all of a sudden an issue for this fine family restaurant? I am also upset that you would listen to an obviously disgruntled neighbor who is apparently jealous of the success of this new restaurant. Please let .me know the next step the planning commision will be taking on this matter and the date of any meeting to discuss it. Thank you. 0 1 Page 1 of 1 Joe Lambert From: Jeannine Tillman [ Jtillman @smtpgtwy.ausd.k12.ce.us] • Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 4:15 PM To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Celeste's Kitchen To Whom It May Concern, - Please do not make Celeste's Kitchen use a "conditional use permit". There has never been a parking problem when we go there to eat. It is such a nice getaway for those of us who work close by. We really enjoy going in and eating there. Please reconsider your decision. Thank you, Jeannine Tillman • • 6/14/2004 Joe Lambert m Karen Wilcoxen [KW ILCOXEN @smtpgtwy.ausd.k12.ca.us] t: Monday, June 14, 2004 2:48 PM To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Celeste's Kitchen Dear Mr. Lambert, I am writing this letter to let you know of my concern that Celeste's Kitchen has been denied aconditional use permit for a sit down restaurant. I have been a customer of Celeste's for about a year. My friends and I have eaten there about once a week at various times - Sunday breakfast, weekday lunches, weeknight dinners, Friday and Saturday night dinners - and none of us have ever had any difficulty finding parking. Even on Valentine's Day, one of.the busiest Saturday nights of the year, we did not have any difficulty finding street parking a few feet from the restaurant. This is a wonderful restaurant, with excellent food and service. It would be a crime to see them go out of business for such an invalid reason. If street parking is such an issue to the city, why not convert the red zone to the west into metered parking, rather than put Celeste's out of business? Thank you for listening to my concerns. Sincerely, Karen Wilcoxen 41 Dan A. Spencer 16126 Youngwood Drive Whittier, California 90603 Mr. Joe Lambert - Associate Planner JUN 14 2004 240 West Huntington Drive City of Arcadia, CA 91066 " :�;.'t ...:npE`r"U a ., .momivi ^r�, Dear Mr. Lambert, We had lunch at Celeste's Kitchen today. What a SHOCK to learn about the supposed "Parking Crisis ". My wife and I have eaten there for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and never have we had a problem finding a place to park. Last Sunday we met our daughter, son -in -law and two grandchildren at Celeste's and none of us had a problem parking the three cars in the group. My wife mentioned that we have to walk much farther to eat at some of the places in Pasadena. I believe that the people at the Pizza place next door are harassing their neighbors. The Pizza place serves entirely different food from Celeste's. Actually, I would expect the Pizza business to pick up because of another restaurant next door. Oscar, the chef /owner of Celeste's is an excellent chef. The items he offers show imagination, and there is a European flair to his food. Probably there will be an investigation from Joel Grover, the investigative reporter for NBC channel 4 News. He loves to get involved with, and expose great injustices which are being done. Please do not cause an honest, high quality business to shut their doors, and be robbed of the opportunity to serve us, the people who want to continue being served there. Very sincerely yours, f Dan A. Spencer • is .I L RECEIV 2-D AN 17 2064 Devefopmen; a: js Commudy DOV81 . ::. _: lAviafon June 15, 2004 City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA 91006 Joe Lambert, Associate Planner It has come to my attention that Celestes Restaurant, 136 W. Las Tunas Dr, may lose it's location due to parking problems. This is very sad news. We finally get a restaurant that serves excellent cuisine in South Arcadia, and then we are in danger of losing it. I eat there three to four times a month at different times, breakfast, lunch,,or dinner. I have never had a problem of parking near the restaurant. I would • hate to lose a chef that was previously an outstanding chef at a San Marino restaurant. Try their food, if you haven't already. Thanks for your support. aj Paul Ransom 5440 N. Cochin Ave Arcadia, CA 91006 40 Page 1 of 2 Joe Lambert From: betsy caputo [lizziecap @altrionet.com] Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2004 12:42 PM To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ce.us Subject: Celeste's Kitchen..Denial of conditional use permit City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91006 Attention: Joe Lambert, Associate Planner Dear Joe Lambert, It is with great dismay that we have learned about the denial of a conditional use permit for Celeste's Kitchen, as a result of a complaint from a neighboring Pizza Parlor. The said Pizza Parlor has existed several years with only street parking available. I believe its main business is during evening hours and weekends. Celeste's offers breakfast and lunch as well as dinners so there should be no competition for parking during the day. Also, the neighboring auto -body shop has given Celeste's permission to use their facilities during evening /weekend hours. How fortunate we are to have in South Arcadia such a superb restaurant as Celestes, with a cuisine found only in the finest restaurants in West L.A. and perhaps Old Town Pasadena. We are very impressed with the proprietors, Nancy and Oscar, as well, who know and greet many of us by name. It is such a refreshing new business among the thrift shops, nail shops, pharmacies, Asian strip -mall businesses, which have absolutely bombarded us in recent years. We have lived in our home for 39 years and remember the vibrant Live Oak commercial district supporting Ralph's, a toy store, a bicycle shop, a fabric store, a bakery, a. small pharmacy, a Hallmark store, a women's dress shop, to name a few. It's hard to comprehend that the strip -malls such as the old 99cent area on Baldwin and Duarte, the Asian- oriented shopping area on Golden West and Duarte, the small strip mall across from.the Library, even the 99cent store area on Second and Duarte are legally zoned with the dearth of parking in each of these areas. It's time for the Arcadia Planning Commission to take a long and serious look at this new thriving Celeste's and promote them and welcome them to our community. If the area's parking availability is insufficient, perhaps you can help them and direct them to a better location. Very concerned Arcadians, Pete and Betsy Caputo 114 W.Birchcroft St. Arcadia, CA] 6/17/2004 is • • Page 1 of 1 Joe Lambert aFrom: Rita Padilla [rita.pedilla @baldwinrealty.com] Sent: Friday, July 02, 2004 6:55 PM To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Celeste's Kitchen • Dear Mr. Lambert, It's too bad that Celeste's Kitchen may have to close due to lack of parking. Especially with the large parking areas in the adjacent neighboring lots. If owner, Oscar Sierra were able to arrange parking with his neighbors could the city allow him better than the Take -out permit he currently holds? It's nice to enjoy his cuisine on the south side of Arcadia without having to deal with the traffic on Huntington Drive. Rita Padilla 7/6/2004 Joe Lambert From: Mary Grecu (marelouise @earthlink.net] Sent: �unday,,June 27, 2004 3:20 PM To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Celeste Kitchen Restaurant I have eaten at this great little restaurant many times with no problem finding a place to park. Please don't put them out of business. Why so many red painted curbs from the restaurant on down to the corner - going west? Mary Grecu, a satisfied'customer 1 - • • • • U Page 1 of 1 Joe Lambert From: Diane Carlile { DIANE @smtpgtwy.ausd.kl2.ca.usj Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 5:01 PM To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: City of Arcadia Planning Planning Services for Arcadia City, This e -mail is written in support of allowing a continued permit for a sit down restaurant for Celeste's Kitchen. I have thoroughly enjoyed dining at Celeste's Kitchen since it opened. I have never had a parking problem and have parked on the street either in front of or just beyond the restaurant. This restaurant has delicious food and is the type of restaurant that is needed in Arcadia. Please reconsider your decision to limit the restaurant to a take out only facility. Thank you, Diane Carlile 6/24/2004 Page l of I Joe Lambert From: JULIA BOLES Obolesl @verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 3:46 PM To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Celeste's Kitchen Dear Mr. Lambert, I am writing on behalf of Oscar Sierra, owner and chef of Celeste's Kitchen, on Las Tunas in Arcadia. Our, family has had the pleasure of dining at Celeste's many times in the past 18 months for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and we have never, at any time, had any difficulty in parking in front of or very near the restaurant. 'Celeste's Kitchen is a unique dining experience combining a casual, welcoming atmosphere with top -notch cuisine at very affordable prices that we believe is very hard to find in the San Gabriel Valley. I urge you to try it yourself and you will understand what I mean. This is a special place and Oscar is a truly talented chef. Oscar is living the American dream, owning and'operating his,own restaurant, and we are the beneficiaries. It seems to me that Arcadia should be encouraging such entrepreneurial enterprises, not discouraging them with overburdsome regulations and questionable evidence by jealous competitors. Please, please do not rob Oscar of his dream and his living, and us, residents of Arcadia, of this fine eating establishment. Thank you very much for your attention to this matter, Sincerely, Julia Boles 6/23/2004 • • C� Pagel of 1 • Joe Lambert From: Tina Rhodes [ Trhodes @smtpgtwy.ausd.kl2:ca.us] Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 8:54 AM To: j!ambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Celeste's Kitchen Being a frequent visitor to Celeste's Kitchen.... I have never encountered an issue with parking. The Owners of the garage next door on several occasions have advised us to park in his area when he saw us parking across the street. We did notmind parking across the street and walking. , I feel it would be a great injustice to have this Cafe go away because of parking concerns... especially in this time of slow economic growth.. where small businesses should be supported by the city.. not discouraged. My suggestion would be for the city to convert the red zone to the west into metered parking. That would solve the issue., be profitable for the city and keep both restaurants and their customers happy. Thank you! ! Loyal patron Tina Rhodes •Tina Rhodes Credential Technician Arcadia USD (626) 821 -8300 x6721 0 6/22/2004 Page 1 of 1 Joe Lambert From: Virginia Crosby [ VIRGINIA @smtpgtwy.ausd.k12,ca.usj Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 9:01 AM To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Celeste's Kitchen Dear Mr. Lambert, We finally have a small, cafe type restaurant in'Arcadia serving excellent food, comparable to Julienne's in San Marino. Please do not deny Celeste's Kitchen a conditional use permit due to inadequate parking. Celeste's is a perfect spot for those of us who work in Arcadia to go for lunch and we have never had any problems finding a place to park. Thank you for your consideration. Virginia Crosby 6/22/2004 • • Joe Lambert Wt Maria Lopez ( MLOPEZ @smtpgtwy.ausd.kl2.ca.us] Tuesday, June 22, 2004 2:12 PM jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Celeste's Kitchen Dear Mr. Lambert It has come to my attention that there is a possibility that Celeste's Kitchen might close due to parking limitations in that area.`- Celeste's Kitchen has been a great addition to the community.. It provides quality food for reasonable prices. I have been there for breakfast, lunch And dinner and have not encountered parking problems. It seems to me that we need to look for a better solution if the problem does exist. Denying a conditional permit is not, the appropriate answer. By doing so, you are not only denying the community the opportunity to have a great meal but also '. denying tax resources to the community you serve. I personally know people in Temple, City, El Monte, Pasadena, Alta Loma and Fontana who come to eat at Celeste's Kitchen. Yes, that small restaurant brings business to the city of Arcadia. If you feel that there is insufficient parking for two sit down restaurants, why not look at the parking zone. Have you considered changing the red zone west of the restaurants? How about thinking of bringing more revenue to the city - metered parking? - The restaurant next door is only open for dinner and some of the other business in the area are closing around that time. In addition, Celeste's Kitchen is a very small restaurant This situation does not seem to create -a major parking problem. If you were to deny business.permits due to parking problems, the mall would be closed because it is very difficult,to find parking during the Holidays. Oease, look for a solution not a denial. Think of the senior citizens who will be moving into the large complex on the same block - Celeste's Kitchen will be within walking distance to a delicious and healthy meal. Thank you for your time Maria E. Lopez Page 1 of 1 Joe Lambert From: Vlbblair @cs.com Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 2:46 PM To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Celeste's Restaurant Dear Mr. Lambert: On Sat., June 12th, I learned,about the "parking crisis" at the location of the above- referenced restaurant. My family and I have been dining at Celeste's at least once a week ever since we discovered them approximately four months ago. We have never had a problem finding a parking spot. Usually we can park right in front, or just, east of the driveway of the body shop directly east of the restaurant. As I was wondering why there are claims of inadequate parking, I took notes in subsequent trips there. Sat, June 12, about 6:00 P.M.: Celeste's was almost full. We parked about five car lengths east of the above - referenced driveway. When we left the restaurant, there was even more.parking, including the body shop's parking lot which only had two cars in it. At that point, the restaurant was about half full. Wed., June 16, about 6:30 P.M.: Celeste's had two tables occupied upon our arrival. We had no trouble parking directly in front of the restaurant. - Fri., June 18, about 9:00 P.M.: Celeste's was full. We parked approximately seven or eight car lenghts east of the above- referenced driveway. There were about three parking spots available in the body shop's parking lot. I was curious as to the restaurant next door. As you know, they have a very small parking lot behind their restaurant There was only, one car in that lot upon our arrival. I then walked into that restaurant to see how crowded it was. From the vantage point of the dine -in reception area, it appeared to be a good three - quarters full There was still plenty of parking with both restaurants realtively.full. Plus, as we dined at Celestes, we noticed a constant stream of people coming and going from the other restaurant of people picking up food to go. I am curious as to how it was determined that there is a parking problem. This, of course, is just my anecdotal experience, but seems to be consistent with other Celeste's customers' experience. Please let me know what the rules for parking are. i am worried that the Sierras, who have worked extremely hard to have a successful business, are being unjustly dealt with. Please do not frivilously take away the business of a family that is working hard and honestly in an environment that doesn't seem to be friendly to them. They are trying hard to live the American dream and build an honest business in order to support their family. Thank you Vickie Blair 2008 Cedar St., Apt. A Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 293 -7071 6/22/2004 • n f� • Joe Lambert • From: Rebecca Galonski [ REBECCA @smtpgtwy.ausd.kl2.ca.us] Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 1:35 PM To: JLAMBERT @CI.ARCADIA.CA.US Subject: Celeste's Kitchen • Page 1 of 1 My family and friends have dined at Celeste's Kitchen for a year; and have never encountered a problem with parking. We park usually in front or down a few spaces. If there is a concern about sufficient spare for parking, the city should consider placing a street light/cross walk so one could park across the street as well; another solution might be to open the area to the west of restaurant and make It accessible to park. It would truly be a disservice to dose such a fine restaurant. It appears the issue is not so much a parking problem, but perhaps more due to DiPepe's Italian restaurant wishing to secure the clientele for Its own accord. 6/22/2004 Joe Lambert From: Ana Javier Davierana @hotmail.com]. Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 10:19 AM • To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us . Subject: Celeste's Kitchen Conditional Use Permit June 21, 2004 City of Arcadia planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91066 Attention: Joe Lambert, Associate Planner Dear Sir: This is in reference to the denial of application for a Conditional Use Permit for Celeste's Kitchen. We are writing to appeal to the City Council to grant them the rights that they truly deserve. My family and I have been frequenting Celeste's Kitchen for the past few months now and have found their food preparations to be both healthy and nourishing, as well as reasonably priced. The service is excellent - far above and beyond standards. If you disallow them to operate as a sit -down restaurant, my family and I will not be able to enjoy our lunches and dinners as we immensely do now. There will be no place to hold family get - togethers and special occasions where we are treated with the best and utmost in customer service excellence with reasonably- priced healthy gourmet food that is essential to each member of our family. We believe that the restaurant next door has petitioned against Celeste's • Kitchen operating as a sit -down restaurant for lack of parking space for their own guests. In fact,.that pizza place has adequate parking space located behind their establishment. Celeste's Kitchen guests have never parked in front of their restaurant or in their back parking lot. This is clearly an example of unfair and unethical business practices which the pizza place is doing to "boot out" the competition. It is in this light that we appeal, nay implore you on behalf of Celeste's Kitchen, to grant them the Conditional Use Permit to seat 68 guests with outdoor dining included and enough parking spaces to accommodate that same number of guests. Thank you for your kind understanding and immediate attention to this matter. Yours truly, Ana Javier Christine Chan Jane Chan Julie Chan MSN Movies - Trailers, showtimes, DVD's, and the latest news from Hollywood! http: / /movies.msn. click - url.com /go /onmOD200509ave /direct /O1/ is • • Page I of 1 Joe Lambert • From dorothy E [dorothye777 @yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 9:36 AM To: ]lambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: CK Restauant This is one of the best restaurants in Arcadia. The parking has never been a problem because it is very close to the place., The fact that their permit is for takeout only should be changed, because take -out , would require more spaces: The Pizza place next door has been there since the early40's and have never increased in size. We have residents that eat there quite often and never has there been any complients about the parking. This place is of high quality and is one of the best restaurants in Arcadia Please do everything in your power to keep them there. I've lived in Arcadia since 1943, and seen lots of places go by -by. please don't let this place go. We are the owners and operators of Vista del Monte Mobile Park, in Monrovia..... Thank you Charles and Dorothy Ettensperger. ` Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with )Eou! Get it on your mobile phone. 6/22/2004 Joe Lambert From: Richard Cosbey [rcosbey @altrionet.com] Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2004 11:54 RM • 7o: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: re: Celeste's Kitchen Dear Mr. Lambert My name is Richard L. Cosbey, My resident is 25 W. Naomi Ave:. My wife and I have lived in Arcadia for more than 56 years.. Finally a first class restaurant has come to Arcadia and the city wants to close them down because of parking. Shame on Arcadia'o£ficials for sending tax dollars to another city'. 2 know Monrovia, Sierra Madre, or Old Town Pasadena would welcome Celeste's Kitchen into their thriving cities. Finally we get:'a first class restaurant. into the _city and you want to boot them out. Oscar Sierra,. owner, has fixed -up an eye -sore building into :a quaint, cute restaurant with 5 star food. My wife and I frequently eat at Celeste's Kitchen and never have had a problem parking on the street in front of the restaurant. The Italian Restaurant next door.has never opened their six parking spaces in the rear of their building until recently. The.auto body,shop next door to the east of Celeste has generously allowed Celeste_ customers to park in their establishment in the evening hours which are the only hours of business that compete with the Italian restaurant. My wife and I eat at both establishments. The restaurants are two entirely different types of food. America was built on small businesses and competition is healthy. Monrovia allows many different eating establishments into their city and there doesn't seem to be a problem. Yet it is very difficult to find parking even though they have many parking -, areas. Parking can be solved on Live Oak by removing the red zones by • the,wash. The city could even put in parking meters to control the parking in front of the two restaurants. Please reconsider and reevaluate the situation. Allow Celeste's Kitchen to remain in South Arcadia. Remember it is more tax dollars to the city. Thank you for reevaluating the situation. I can be reached at (626)`445 -6672 in the evening or my cell # (626)233 -4541 during the day. Sincerely, Richard L. & Sharen E. Cosbey • Page 1 of 1 Joe Lambert From: Robert Flaherty [raherty @fin- nail.com] • Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2004 9:58 PM To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Celeste's Kitchen C.U.D. application Dear Mr. Lambert: We strongly 111ge you to support the application by Celeste's Kitchen for a conditional use permit for a sit -down restaurant on Las Tunas Drive in Arcadia. The alleged parking problem appears to be non - existent. My wife and I had dinner at Celeste's Kitchen tonight (7:00 PM on a Saturday night) and were able to park on Las Tunas less than 50 Yards from the restaurant's front door. We understand that the parking issue was raised by the Italian restaurant next door to Celeste's Kitchen. Certainly, this part of Las Tunas is big enough to allow two postage stamp size restaurants to be located next door to each other. We hope that you will not overlook the advantages that Celeste's Kitchen might bring to Arcadia. The quality of the food is simply outstanding. Left to compete freely, this restaurant could be a credit to Arcadia and to an area of Las Tunas that could use some help. Funky, but really good, restaurants like this can do a lot for a neighborhood and don't hurt tax revenues. It seems that the City of Arcadia is quite possibly being drawn into a situation that is nothing • more than a competitive rivalry between two neighboring restaurants. That is surely a place where angels would fear to tread. We urge you to allow the customers to be the judge of whether either one or both of the competing restaurants should survive. Parking is unlikely to determine the outcome. Thank you for your consideration of these thoughts. Robert T. Flaherty 6/22/2004 Cl Joe Lambert -,,&om: Amelia's Flowers jameliasflowers @earthlink.net] t: Friday, June 18, 2004 11:42 AM jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Parking Crisis at Celeste's Kitchen Dear Mr. Lambert: .I.was so excited to recently discover a new restaurant in my neighborhood that served delicious food in a friendly , quaint atmosphere. After moving back home from La Jolla a few years ago, I had been searching for a unique restaurant that served excellent food. There seemed to be very little to choose from in the.area of Arcadia and Temple City, and we usually had to travel to the Pasadena area to dine out. Most of our, local eateries are either chain restaurants, fast food stands, or the ever familiar Asian restaurants. Discovering Celeste's Kitchen was like finding a treasure. In getting to know the owners, Oscar and Nancy .Sierra, I learned that they are facing problems with insufficient parking, and are working with the City of Arcadia to rectify this. Please, Mr. Lambert, try to figure a way that adequate parking can be provided for the two restaurants that are neighbors on Las Tunas. They are both assets to the community and a parking solution needs to be found. It is so sad to see our retail area of Live Oak in Arcadia becoming predominantly thrift stores and pawn shops and Las Tunas in Temple City is overrun with Bridal Shops and Photographers and Nail shops. I ask that you and the Arcadia Planning Department work out a way to provide public parking for this area. Please support the small businesses that are in your city so that they can provide services to your citizens. • Sincerely, ,Amelia Cunningham • Page 1 of 1 Joe Lambert From: Mkmigliaccio @aol.com Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2004 11:33 AM To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: (no subject) Mr. Lambert My husband and I have dined at Celeste's Kitchen on average of once per week for six months., We have never had trouble finding parking hear and in fact we live close enough to walk to the restaurant if we chose to do so. We have had breakfast, lunch and dinner there at different occasions. We especially appreciate having breakfast at a restaurant that serves unique and delicious food instead of the usual Coco's or Marie Callendar type of food: Arcadia needs restaurants of the caliber of CK that we have enjoyed in other cities such as Monrovia, Pasadena and San.Diego. Small restaurants that serve clean, tasty foods that aren't the usual cookie cutter foods that are found at chain restaurants. My husband and I ate dinner at CK last night and we were the only,couple there, yet all the parking spaces at the curb were taken by the Italian restaurant next door. What gives them the right to all the public parking places? All business deserve the right to survive. • I know thatonce the senior complex is completed, the people who live there will appreciate a place to eat that is wonderful as CK and they would not even have to move their car from their parking space. Wouldn't it be a shame if a wonderful restaurant didn't survive long enough to serve them. I would not object to the red zone to the West be converted in metered parking if that would help CK stay in • business. There are also a lot of land in back of the businesses that look like junk yards. I don't know who that land belongs to but it would be a good step towards cleaning up Arcadia to clean up that property and putting it to better use. Thank you, Terry and Mary Migliaccio . 249 W Woodruff Avenue Arcadia, CA. 91007 (626) 446 -8079 is 6/17/2004 In support of this appeal Celeste's Kitchen Inc. offers the following proposal which will immediately take place: 1, That Celeste's will be open for take -out breakfast and lunch only, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 2. That Celeste's will be open for inside, sit down, dining for 40 patrons, from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Friday. • 3, That there will not be any outside seating at any time. 4. That on Saturday and Sunday, Celeste's will be open for sit down breakfast, lunch and dinner from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM. 5. That sufficient parking will be made available to Celeste's customers from parking lots of adjoining property and business owners after their business hours, as follows: (a) C & L Auto Body, 132 Las Tunas Drive after 5:00 PM every week day when they are closed and all day Saturday and Sunday, when they are closed. (See their letter attached hereto.) (b) Property Owners Patty Fong and Ming Fong and Cenco Auto Body at 124 W. Las Tunas Drive after 5:00 PM every week day, when they are closed, and all day Saturday and Sunday when they are closed. (See their letter attached hereto.) • RECEIVED To: Arcadia City Council Cmm�nny Devo cpmaM Div&lt 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91066 Re:, Appeal of Celeste's Kitchen Inca from the adoption by the City Planning Commission of Resolution No. 1707 Denying the Conditional Use Permit 2004 -005 which would allow seating at existing take -out food establishment ( Celeste's Kitchen) accommodating 68 Patrons including incidental outdoor dining at 136 Las Tunas Drive. In support of this appeal Celeste's Kitchen Inc. offers the following proposal which will immediately take place: 1, That Celeste's will be open for take -out breakfast and lunch only, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 2. That Celeste's will be open for inside, sit down, dining for 40 patrons, from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Friday. • 3, That there will not be any outside seating at any time. 4. That on Saturday and Sunday, Celeste's will be open for sit down breakfast, lunch and dinner from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM. 5. That sufficient parking will be made available to Celeste's customers from parking lots of adjoining property and business owners after their business hours, as follows: (a) C & L Auto Body, 132 Las Tunas Drive after 5:00 PM every week day when they are closed and all day Saturday and Sunday, when they are closed. (See their letter attached hereto.) (b) Property Owners Patty Fong and Ming Fong and Cenco Auto Body at 124 W. Las Tunas Drive after 5:00 PM every week day, when they are closed, and all day Saturday and Sunday when they are closed. (See their letter attached hereto.) • (c) Pet and Jungle Shop, 124 W. Las Tunas Drive, every day of the week including Saturday, and Sunday after 6:00 PM when they are closed. (See their letter attached hereto.) Celeste's Kitchen has a growing reputation as the restaurant in the City of Arcadia that provides a unique cuisine not otherwise. available in the City or the San Gabriel Valley. Cele e's is anxious to be'abl'to continue to provide this service to the City. Celeste's Kitchen Inc. respectfully urges that the City Council grant their Appeal and permit their continued operation as proposed herein. Dated:June 30, 2004 Celeste's Kitchen Inc. By: Oscar Sierra • 40 Gbl_[7 /:YUU4 lU. Utl J40]uuJ l p0 -1-1i 1-1 -- -I ...__ _. C & L AUTO BODY 132 Las Tunas Dr. Arcadia, CA 910D7 Tel. (626) 445 -6630 Fax (626) 447 -2961 E-mail- clautobody @aol.com June 29, 2004 To Whom it May Concern: The management of C & L Auto Body will extend the use of our parking lot to Celeste's Kitchen during the evening hours after 5 P:M. every week day when we are closed and all day on weekends. We have been next door to Celeste's Kitchen for over a year now and do not find parking to be a problem as most of its business oc,:urs when we are closed. We sincerely.hope the City of Arcadia will accept a compromise and allow Celeste's Kitchen to remain open to serve the community. . Sincerely, SANDRA RENTSCHLER President E the 2ise Spa e Q'd"' Gtr Lallaloetf y 4/0 -a'?-P�L Ls %n*s �D2 0 • PET AND JUNGLE SHOP . 124 W. LAS TUNAS DRIVE ARCADIA,'CA 91007 (626) 447 -5974 OR (626) 447 -0579 To Whom It May Concern: This is to inform you that we at the Pet and Jungle Shop in cooperation with our Landlord Mr. Ming Pong owner of Cenco Auto Body have decided to allow patrons of Celeste's Kitchen to use our parking lot every week day and weekends after 6 P.M. when we are closed. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely D.B. DANA, Owner • �J v RECEIVED JUN 0 3 2004 Dovatopmew F;Grvicros Qommumly Dovolopimmnt Division 0 • Joe Lambert • From: DebRadwan @aol.com Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2004 7:24 PM To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Celeste's Kitchen • • Page 1 of 1 I am sending this to request that Celeste's Kitchen be given the permit needed to designate it as a dine -in facility. When a wonderful establishment moves into town, we should be doing everything we can to keep these businesses here and florishing. Let's help these businesses so that Old Town Pasadena isn't the only place to go for a hip meal. Thank you for your consideration. 6/1/2004 Page 1 of 1 Joe Lambert From: Heaven003 @aol.com • Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2004 10:12 AM To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: celestes's kitchen permit as a citizen of arcadia i am completely endorsing of'celeste's kitchen' being permitted as a dine in restaurant. the restaurant is a perfect addition to the east las tunas business district which is very much in need of new and exciting businesses to breathe life.into the area. in just a short time'celesta's kitchen has'developed a great following of customers and it is no wonder, given the sensational french food being offered: the owner and.his wife are a simple couple wanting to run a peaceable business in a beautiful community of families and we should offer them that opportunity. thank you. fu • 6/1/2004 Page 1 of l Joe Lambert --- From: jack [kweleba08 @earthlink.net] Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2004 9:15 AM To: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Conditional Use permit, 136 Las Tunas Good Morning Mr. Lambert, I am writing to let you know that my husband and I are both very much in favor of approving the Conditional Use Permit to allow seating as stated at Celestes Kitchen, on las Tunas, in Arcadia. I have been there several times now and I can atest to the fact that the owner /chef Oscar Sierra is a delightful man, an accomplised chefand an asset to.the area. He and his wife work very hard to make the dining experience enjoyable, and his gourmet cuisine with a French flair is definately the kind of meal you enjoy while seated in his restaurant.! It's very nice to have a "high end" menu such as he offers right in our own area. Many folks believe you need to go out of Arcadia for such a dinner, but hopefully people will soon see that delicious food is available right here in Arcadia. If you haven't tried it, l highly recommend it, you will see how Celeste's Kithcen should definately be considered a dine in restaurant, not a fast food or take -out establishment. ( I recommend the fabuous beef tenderloin!) Thank you so much! Sincerely, Kim and Jack Weleba 2655 mayflower Ave • Arcadia 6/1/2004 June 8, 2004 From: Sandhya Ray, Director Wonder Years Montessori School 141 W. Las Tunas Dr Arcadia 91007 To: Arcadia Planning Commission Sub: Traffic Hazard Mitigation Request Ref: Opening of Restaurant across our premise. Dear Planning Commission, Though I welcome business in our community, I think you should look into traffic safety issue before granting unrestricted license. Our concern is traffic safety: Recently we have seen increased parking on our side of the street on either side of the school.,Our school has about 50 -60 students, along with the staff the number is more. The • parents come and drop off their kids up everyday — they need to come in and get out of the parking lot safely. When cars are continuously parked on our side of the street, the parents and visitors cannot clearly, see the oncoming traffic -that creates a safety risk all the time. With about 150 daily incidents of driving in and out — the issue of turning visibility is of paramount importance for the safety of our children, parents, staff and visitors. So my request is to ask you to provide red curbing on either side of the school premises — so`that the visibility during driving in and out of the school is not compromised. Thank you. I shall appreciate if you take care of our concern. Sincerely Sandhya My Director Wonder Years Montessori School 141 W. Las Tunas Dr • Arcadia, Ca 91007 James and Jennifer Cole 8418 E. Santa Ynez St. San Gabriel, CA 91775 -2525 626 - 285 -4753 June 6, 2004 City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91066 574 -5444 ATTN: Joe Lambert, Associate Planner jlambert u.ci.arcadia.ca.us. RE: Application # CUP 2004 -005 and public hearing 6/08/2004 ADDRESS: the Restaurant known as Celeste's Kitchen located at 136 Las Tunas Drive, Arcadia Dear Mr. Lambert: We strongly support approval of the above application request. Everyone knows the restaurant business is the hardest business in the world to go into Restaurants come and go, start up and are out of business within a year or less. • Oscar and Nancy Sierra have put their hearts, their souls and their talent into this small restaurant and they are succeeding. Oscar Sierra started this business by working 7 days a week by working from 7 in the morning until 9 at night. Not only is his wife by his side, she is working 2 full time jobs. She is working a full time job away from the restaurant to keep this business going and then coming from that job to the restaurant and working another full time job. Oscar Sierra takes pride in his food, takes pride in his restaurant and it shows. You can put his quality of food up against any upscale restaurant in this city. This is why he is succeeding. And he deserves every bit of his success. The Italian restaurant next door has stood alone for many years. Now the owner there seems to feel he can't stand the competition. He is using any government agency and any form of harassment that he can get away with to try to put the Sierras out of business because of his petty jealousy, pure and simple. He has been harassing the Sierras from day one, and many of the Sierra's customers are aware of it now. I have never eaten at the Italian restaurant next door, and now I have no desire ever to set foot in that restaurant. I am a loyal patron of Celeste's Kitchen. The Sierras are sweet people, honest hard working legal immigrants trying to achieve the American dream. We need a restaurant like theirs in the City of Arcadia. Jealous obstructionists need to get out of the way. If the neighbors cannot stand the heat of competition, they should get out of the proverbial kitchen. Sincerely, James & Jennifer Cole 11 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Community Development Division / Planning Services Joe Lambert, Associate Planner RIECEIVED Date Received for Filing y�� O By Los Angeles County: AN 8 2004 (County Clerk Stamp Here) summumt c,J Cc �2' Tie Al �ii �� Vie_ �� ✓iGa�r�- �..� -t � �c-e� — r Joe Lambert om: SANDRA RENTSCHLER [sandramirian @hotmail.comj qr t: Monday, June 07, 2004 5:57 PM ilambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us Subject: Celeste's Kitchen- Conditional Use permit Application # CUP 04 -005 I am one of the owners of C & L Auto Body as well as the property owner at the location in question. I would like to ask the city of Arcadia to approve this permit based on our experience at this location. Celeste's has been here a little over a year now and we have not had any significant impact on the parking situation. The parking in front of both our businesses has been adecuate for both of our needs. Celeste's is closed on Monday and Tuesdays. We are open Monday thru Friday from 9:OOA.M to 6:00 P.M. on Saturdays we are only open from Bam -12Pm and closed on Sunday. The bulk of the restaurant business happens when we are closed. The nature of our business does not require the use of all of our parking as reqired by the city. Most of our business comes in on the Live Oak entrance on a tow truck. The owners of the vehicles then come in to our office to sign authorizations and are picked up by either a relative or a rental car company. Most of our estimating happens in the rear ( Live Oak side). The front parking lot is used mostly for vehicle pick -up and the occasional estimate on smaller damage. We rarely have more than one or two customers picking up vehicles at a time. We do not allow our employees to park on the property. Employee and management parking is street parking on the Live Oak side only. Both the restaurants on the property are small and DiPeppe's is only open from Tuesday to Saturday for dinner so they are only open at the time when we are closing or'closed. We close at 6:00 P.M when most of their business starts. Also I believe that when the senior housing project is completed both staurants will gain a lot of walk -in traffic. These restaurants will be a eat asset for our seniors who may not be able to or want to drive but want o eat somewhere healthy. Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions. sincerely, Sandra Rentschler MSN Toolbar provides one -click access to Hotmail from any Web page - FREE download! http: / /toolbar.msn. click - url.com /go /onmOD200413ave /direct /O1/ 1] M To: Arcadia City Council • 240 W. Huntington Drive , Arcadia, CA 91066 JUN 3 0 Re: Appeal of Celeste's Kitchen Inc. from the adoptiriii`bi the City Planning Commission of Resolution No. 1707 Denying the Conditional Use Permit 2004 -005 which would allow seating at existing take -out food establishment ( Celeste's Kitchen) accommodating 68 Patrons including incidental outdoor dining at U(sLL9SNAME. Tunas Drive. REND ri4: CA e10900264 RA'9OR: In support of this appeal Celeste's Kitchen Inc; nlaffgM . Vie, r*l49wing proposal which will immediately take place: R nzsTEN DATE; 07/01/04 TIME,, i2 :4906 1. That Celestes will be open for take -out brnE ^n..zrttJt� oirY, ' P ��;r��l� Y, $540.00 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. - - -- - - -- -- - TOTAL DUE: $,540.00 2. That Celeste's will be open for inside, sik,, v B dining f%4 %, g, patrons, from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Friday. tm0 1446 'iE UERLD: 9540100 3. That there will not be any outside seating at i" ' ine t t 4. That on Saturday and Sunday, Celeste's will be open for sit down breakfast, lunch and dinner from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM. 5. That sufficient parking will be made available to Celeste's customers from parking lots of adjoining property and business owners after their business hours, as follows: (a) C & L Auto Body, 132 Las Tunas Drive after 5:00 PM every week day when they are closed and all day Saturday and Sunday, when they are closed. (See their letter attached hereto.) (b) Property Owners Path Fong and Ming rong and Uenco Auto Body at 124 W. Las Tunas Drive after 5:00 PM every week day, when they are closed, and all day Saturday and Sunday when they are closed. (See their letter attached hereto.) (-3 [C I • To: Arcadia City Council 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91066 RECEIVED 'JUN 3 0 1004 iY 61CU RKK Re: Appeal of Celeste's Kitchen Inc. from the adoption by the City Planning Commission of Resolution No. 1707 Denying the Conditional Use Permit 2004 -005 which would allow seating at existing take -out food establishment ( Celeste's Kitchen) accommodating 68 Patrons including incidental outdoor dining at 136 Las Tunas Drive. In support of this appeal Celeste's Kitchen Inc. offers the following proposal which will immediately take place: 1. That Celeste's will be open for take -out breakfast and lunch only, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 2. That Celeste's will be open for inside, sit down, dining for 40 patrons, from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Friday. • 3. That there will not be any outside seating at any time. 4. That on Saturday and Sunday, Celeste's will be open for sit down breakfast, lunch and dinner from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM. 5. That sufficient parking will be made available to Celeste's customers from parking lots of adjoining property and business owners aftei: their business hours, as follows: (a) C & L Auto Body, 132 Las Tunas Drive after 5:00 PM every week day when they are closed and all day Saturday and Sunday, when they are closed. (See their letter attached hereto.) (b) Property Owners Patty Fong and Ming Fong and Cenco Auto Body at 124 W. Las Tunas Drive after 5:00 PM every week day, when they are closed, and all day Saturday and Sunday when they are closed. (See their letter attached hereto.) • Y,c 1 • (c) Pet and Jungle Shop, 124 W. Las Tunas Drive, every day of the week including Saturday and Sunday after 6:00 PM when they are closed. (See their letter attached hereto.) Celeste's Kitchen has a growing reputation as the restaurant in the City of Arcadia that provides a unique cuisine not otherwise available in the City or the San Gabriel Valley. Celeste's is anxious to be able to continue to provide this service to the City. Celeste's Kitchen Inc. respectfully urges that the City Council grant their Appeal and permit their continued operation as proposed herein. Dated:June 30, 2004 • • LO Celeste's Kitaeu Inc. 2 0 0 • 05/232004 I6:09 5263003706 QUAN COHEN HIPAHO C & L AUTO BODY 132 Las Tunas Dr. Arcadia, CA 91007 Tel. (626) 445 -6630 Fax (626) 447 -2961 E -mail: clautobody @aol.com June 29, 2004 To Wham It May Concern: PAGE 04 The management of C & L Auto Body will extend the use of our parking lot to Celesta's Kitchen during the evening hours after 5 P.M. every week day when we are closed and all day on weekends. We have been next door to Celeste's Kitchen for over a year now and do not find parking to be a problem as most of its business occurs when we are closed. We sincerely hope the City of Arcadia will accept a compromise and allow Celeste's Kitchen to remain open to serve the community. SANDRA RENTSCHLER President � . 7' �r�� — �cc�a�2iz,� Celes7e -s �%%��i_eh� ,y /�7' /:�� Cii , �s T nos -J1 �— �,�cac�ia, _7ize_1,GSe, � ��?��n— �Rr_�i�� _ �h— __ -f" c��tr�dK y � � 4�/ la2!� —/�-, /mss— %units ��? . �r6 �— a 4 � �,\ ._ 1 ,.�\ ...5 \rte N, � 'l �. i •— `' . ` �� ' .t `. r .� � . A'h .a -- - I� .- l t 1� �.. \ \ r � � _ �. `' . ` �� ' .t `. r .� � . A'h .a -- - I� 06X29/2004 16:09 6263003706 OUAN COH&I HIRANO PAGE 03 • PET AND JUNGLE SHOP 124 W. LAS TUNAS DRIVE ARCADIA,'CA 91007 (626) 447 -5974 OR (626) 447.0579 To Whom it May Concern: This is to inform you that we at the Pet and Jungle Shop in cooperation with our Landlord Mr. Ming Pong owner of Cenco Auto Body have decided to allow patrons of Celeste's Kitchen to use our parking lot every week day and weekends after 6 P.M. when we are closed. Thank you for your consideration. D.B. DANA, Owner • 11 DECLARATION I, �kt � ayz'o , hereby declare that I am over 18 years of age and not a party to the within matter; that my business address is 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California; that I am employed in Los Angeles County, California; that I placed public hearing notice for uy2 buA- OI):'J QbtSA in (application number) . envelopes addressed to property owners whose names appear on the attached list supplied by the applicant, which envelopes were then sealed and postage fully paid thereon and on 1) u�)=A deposited in the U.S. mail at Arcadia, California. I hereby declare, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Date: -111210 U Q£ utA Declarant NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL A'9A AS89 •,09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all property owners within a 300' radius, that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held by and before the ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL to determine whether or not the following request should be approved, conditionally approved or denied. Application No.: CUP 2004 -005 Location: 136 Las Tunas Drive, in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles. Request: An appeal of the Planning Commission's denial to allow seating at an existing take -out business to accommodate 68 patrons including incidental outdoor dining. Applicant: Celeste's Kitchen (Oscar Sierra) Environmental Document: See the Notice of Intent to adopt a Negative Declaration that accompanies this notice. Time of Public Hearing: Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Place of Public Hearing: City Council Chambers at Arcadia City Hall 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California *e application file and plans of the proposed Conditional Use Permit are available for review at the lanning Services offices. All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning the proposed Conditional Use Permit. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the City Council with respect to the Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Design Review, 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. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed application may do so at the Public Hearing or by writing to Planning Services prior to the August 3, 2004 Public Hearing. For further information regarding this matter, or to submit comments, please contact Joe Lambert, Associate Planner, at Planning Services: 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91066, (626) 574 -5444, e-mail: jlambert@ci.arcadia.ca.us. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the Public Hearing, please contact City Clerk's Office at (626) 574 -5454 at least three (3) working days before the meeting or time when such special services are needed. This notification will help city staff in making reasonable arrangements to provide you with access to the Public Hearing. Arcadia City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, from 7;30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on alternate Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. City Hall will be closed on July 23, 2004. Vida Tolman Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Slate Published: July 12, 2004 City File Nos.: CUP 2004 -005 CITY OFARCADIA • 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE v ARCADIA, CA 91007 (626) 574 -5400 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION Notice is hereby given that the Planning Services of the Community Development Division has completed an Initial Study of the following project: Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 2004 -005: An appeal of the Planning Commission's denial to allow seating at an existing take -out restaurant to accommodate 68 patrons including incidental outdoor dining. The Initial Study was completed in accordance with the City's Guidelines for implementing the California Environmental Quality Act. The Initial Study was undertaken for the purpose of deciding whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment. On the basis of the Initial Study, Planning Services of the Community Development Division has concluded that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and has therefore prepared a Draft Negative Declaration. The Initial Study reflects the independent judgment of the City. The project site is _ / is not X on a list compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5. of the Initial Study and Draft Negative Declaration are on file at the City's Planning Services office, at 240 _ W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California 91066, and are available for public review. August 3, 2004. Any person wishing to comment on this matter must submit such comments, in writing, to the City by this time and date. Comments of all Responsible Agencies are also requested. At its meeting on Tuesday, August 3, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., the Arcadia City Council will consider the project and the Draft Negative Declaration. If the City Council finds that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, it may adopt the Negative Declaration. This means that the City Council may proceed to consider the project without the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Community Development Division / Planning Services Joe Lambert, Associate Planner Date Received for Filing By Los Angeles County: (County Clerk Stamp Here) 40 Jam Free Printing .. ® www.ave ry.�m ® AVERY® 5160 Usp Avery® TEMPLATE 51600 ° 1- 800 -GO -AVERY CELESTE'S KITCHEN, INC E- FASHION INTL. INC DEL CASTILLO MARK & SILVIA 136 LAS TUNAS DR 118 LAS TUNAS DR #A -B 5644 PERSIMMON AVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 ARCADIA, CA 91007 TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 A 5788 - 022 -007 APN# 5588- 021 -018 APN# 8573 - 010 -005 TT LOT #1 TENANT LOT 3 OWNER LOT 8 BUONA FORTUNA LLC PETER CHIEN CORPUZ ALFONSO C ETAL 132 LAS TUNAS DR 118 LAS TUNAS DR. #C 5650 PERSIMMON AVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 ARCADIA, CA 91007 TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 APN# 5788 - 022 -007 APN # 5788 - 021 -018 APN# 8573 - 010 -004 OWNER LOT 1 TENANT LOT 3 OWNER LOT 9 C &L AUTO COLLISION CNTR AMER. REAL MEEKER FAMILY PARTNERS LP 132 LAS TUNAS DR 118 LAS TUNAS DR. #D 132 E OLIVE OAK AVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 ARCADIA, CA 91007 ARCADIA, CA 91006 APN# 5788 - 022 -007 APN# 5788 - 021 -018 APN# 8573 - 024 -008 TENANT LOT 1 TENANT LOT 3 OWNER LOT 10 ALEX DI PEPPE'S PIZZA RAHMAN, ABDUL & ZUBEDA TR ABLE EMBROIDERY CENTER 140 -142 LAS TUNAS DR. 770 W ORANGE GROVE AVE 140 W LIVE OAK AVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 ARCADIA, CA 91006 ARCADIA, CA 91006 APN# 5788 - 022 -007 APN# 5788 - 021 -003 APN# 8573 - 024 -008 TENANT LOT 1 OWNER LOT 4 TENANT LOT 10 PATTY C FONG TECH LINE AUTO WANG, YAO T TR 123 W LIVE OAK AVE 119 W LIVE OAK AVE 1430 S SANTA ANITA AVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 ARCADIA, CA 91006 ARCADIA, CA 91006 APN# 5788 - 021 -001 APN# 5788 - 021 -003 APN# 8573 - 010 -013 0 R LOT 2 TENANT LOT 4 OWNER LOT 11 P C FONG PETERSON ROBERT E TR LYNN'S GARMENT INC 1227 W VALLEY BLVD #108 316 N MOUNTAIN AVE 142 W LIVE OAK AVE ALHAMBRA, CA 91803 MONROVIA, CA 91016 ARCADIA, CA 91007 APN# 5788 - 021 -001 APN# 5788 - 021 -012 APN# 8573 - 010 -013 OWNER LOT 2 OWNER LOT 5 TENANT LOT 11 CENCO AUTO BODY LAS TUNAS ANIMAL HOSPITAL LIN MING Y 125 W LIVE OAK AVE 108 LAS TUNAS DR 217 W NORMAN AVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 ARCADIA, CA 91007 ARCADIA, CA 91007 APN# 5788 - 021 -001 APN# 5788 - 021 -012 APN# 8573 - 010 -001 TENANT LOT 2 TENANT LOT 5 OWNER LOT 12 PET AND JUNGLE BECKWITH ANNE S TR BRICO INC 124 LAS TUNAS DR 0 PO BOX 392 146 W LIVE OAK AVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 QUINCY, CA 95971 ARCADIA, CA 91007 APN# 5788 - 021 -001 APN# 5788 -02 -006 APN# 8573 - 010 -001 TENANT LOT 2 OWNER LOT 6 TENANT LOT 12 TAT00 BODY PIERCING DALY EQUIPMENT RENTAL SUNSTAR CAR STEREO 120 LAS TUNAS DR 102 LAS TUNAS DR. 148 W LIVE OAK AVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 ARCADIA, CA 91007 ARCADIA, CA 91007 APN# 5788 - 021 -001 APN# 5788 - 021 -006 APN# 8573 - 010 -001 TENANT LOT 2 TENANT LOT 6 TENANT LOT 12 C TR SUNBRIDGE CARE CENTER ARCADIA HERITAGE PARK POWX 236 10786 LIVE OAK AVE 150 -152 LAS TUNAS DR TEMPLE CITY, CA 91007 ARCADIA, CA 91007 ARCADIA, CA 91007 APN# 5788 - 021 -018 APN# NOT AVAILABLE APN# 5788 - 022 -014 OWNER LOT 3 TENANT LOT 7 OWNER LOT 13 Aa3AV-09-008-6 ®0915 3mdw3J. &4any ash ®0965 ®A��t/ o wO) AAane MMM 6u4uijd aaJd war Jam Free Printing Use Ave ry® TEMPLATE 51600 SAV- ON'DRUGS 188 LAS TUNAS DR ARCADIA, CA 91007 AIM NOT AVAILABLE LMW 14 LEERUANGSRI, SUDAREJ & MARTINA 165 LAS TUNAS DR ARCADIA, CA 91007 APN# 5788 - 019 -026 OWNER LOT 15 QU, MENG Y & ZHEN Z 159 LAS TUNAS DR ARCADIA, CA 91007 APN# 5788- 019 -014 OWNER LOT 16 KOO TIM S 158'W SANDRA AVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 APN# 5788 - 019 -008 OWNER LOT 17 CHAN A 151 LAS TUNAS DR ARCADIA, CA 91007 APN# 5788 -019 -015 O ER LOT 18 Y SIMON & FLORENCE 142 W SANDRA AVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 APN# 5788 - 019 -007 OWNER LOT 19 RAY AJAY & SANDHYA 2324 LENTA LN ARCADIA, CA 91006 APN# 5788 - 019 -016 OWNER LOT 20 ® www.averycom 1- 800-GO -AVERY TIM HTUN & HTA 130 W SANDRA AVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 APN# 5788 - 019 -005 OWNER LOT 23 FAN BUNCHEN R 127 LAS TUNAS DR ARCADIA, CA 91007 APN# 5788- 019 -018 OWNER LOT 24 LI STEVEN D & JESSY G 122 W SANDRA AVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 APN# 5788 - 019 -004 OWNER LOT 25 D AVERY® 51600 SHAREN COSBEY 25 W NAOMI ARCADIA, CA 91007 NANCY POWRAN 2301 IVYLAND AVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CHRISTINE & CARL MANZEL 2730 LONGLEY WAY ARCADIA, CA 91007 SULLIVAN GEORGE J & VERA P 119 LAS TUNAS DR NANCY ROBLES ARCADIA, CA 91007 1400 NUBIA ST APN# 5788 - 019 -019 BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 OWNER LOT 26 FENG NING L 116 W SANDRA AVE JAMES COLE ARCADIA, CA 91007 8418 E SANTA YNEZ ST APN# 5788 - 019 -003 SAN GABRIEL, CA 91775 OWNER LOT 27 D MALCOLM WILLIAM V JR & ZENAIDA N 111 LAS TUNAS DR TOM HASTINGS & ROBERT BAUER ARCADIA, CA 91007 4307 NAR APN# 5788 - 019 -020 ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 OWNER LOT 28 CHAO VICTOR C & ANITAJ TRUSTEES 103 LAS TUNAS DR #A GIERMO CAMERON ARCADIA, CA 91007 905 E LAS TUNAS DR APN# 5788 - 019 -021 SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 OWNER LOT 29 WONDER YEARS MONTESSORI SCHOOL 141 LAS TUNAS DR ARCADIA, CA 91007 APN# 5788- 019 -016 TENANT LOT 20 YU YUEH 136 W SANDRA AVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 APN # 5788 -019 -006 OWNER LOT 21 KUW ZULFIQAR & FAUZIA 1S TUNAS DR AR DIA, CA 91007 APN# 5788 - 019 -017 OWNER LOT 22 ODYSSEY ESCROW 103 LAS TUNAS DR ARCADIA, CA 91007 APN# 5788 - 019 -021 TENANT LOT 29 SPEAKERS AT PLANNING COMMISSION'S JUNE 22, 2004 MEETING RE CELESTE'S KITCHEN ROBERT & MARIA STORTS 11427 HALLWOOD EL MONTE, CA 91732 DELLA SACKS 4120 BOGAN LN CLAREMONT CA 91711 OSCAR SIERRA 14001 NUBIA ST BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 AM3AV-09-008-L ® 009L5 31V1dW31 etienV es0 091,5 ®A213At/ 6ul;uWd said weI Notice of Public Hearing CUP 2004 -005 Return Mail List Patty C Fong 123 W Live Oak Ave Arcadia, CA 91007 APN# 5788 - 021 -001 Owner Lot 2 Sunbridge Care Center 10786 Live Oak Ave Arcadia, CA 91007 APN# Not Available Tenant Lot 7 Arcadia Heritage Park 150 -152 Las Tunas Dr Arcadia, CA 91007 APN# 5788 - 022 -014 Owner Lot 13 Sunstar Car Stereo 148 W. Live Oak Ave Arcadia, CA 91007 APN# 8573 - 010 -001 Tenant Lot 12 Nancy Robles 1400 Nubia St Baldwin Park, CA 91706 DATE: August 3, 2004 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: oejog/oy Cold .2Igq. STAFF REPORT Police Department Mayor and Members of the City Council David H. Hinig, Chief of Police/ ,� Prepared by: Nancy Chik, Management Analyst �� SUMMARY This ordinance amends the Uniform Traffic Ordinance pertaining to the washing • or polishing of vehicles on public streets. The amendment will prohibit anyone from washing or polishing cars in a public park, public parking lot, or parking lot open to public use in the City, when a charge is made for such service. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION Recently we have received complaints of mobile auto detailers working on public property. The existing ordinance only regulates such activity on public streets. A review of our local statute indicates that an amendment is required so such activities may be regulated. The amended ordinance will also promote our ability to enforce the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements, which provide for the capture of all dirty water from washing /detailing so that the contaminated water does not go into the storm drains. The City already has local rules in place that will minimize the potential of dirty water runoff and this will serve to strengthen those regulations. The existing wording of the section reads as follows: "Washing or Polishing Vehicles. No person shall wash or cause to be washed, polish or cause to be polished any vehicle or any part thereof upon any public street in this City, when a charge is made • for such service." LASER IMAGED -1C The proposed amendment will read as follows: • "Washing or Polishing Vehicles. No person shall wash or cause to be washed; polish or cause,to be polished any vehicle or any part thereof upon any public street, public park, public parking lot, or parking, lot open to public use in this City, when charge is made for such service." The proposed amendment closes a loophole that allows auto detailers to operate on public property. FISCAL IMPACT None. RECOMMENDATION Adopt Ordinance No. 2199,, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, amending the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding Section 3213.4.1'relating to the Uniform Traffic Ordinance. Approved: 4L • William R. Kelly, City Manager. _ 0 d Jo3/oy 2q,, 6 ua g STAFF REPORT Development Services Department DATE: August 3, 2004 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM:. Don Penman, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Philip A. Wray, City Engineer'lrc,�43 SUBJECT: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6428 DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE ALLEY WEST OF VALENCIA WAY DIRECTLY NORTH OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD 0 SUMMARY r1 U The owner of the property at 1111 Valencia Way has requested the City to vacate a portion of the alley west of Valencia Way directly north of Foothill Boulevard. The alley is adjacent to the south property line of 1111 Valencia Way, is approximately; 132 feet in length, and begins at Valencia Way and extends west to the office complex at 301 -317 East Foothill Boulevard. The alley serves no public access purpose. The owner requests the vacation of the westerly 66 feet of the alley. As part of the vacation process, the City Council must set a time and place to hold a public hearing to ascertain the necessity to abandon and vacate said right -of -way. DISCUSSION In 1924, Tract Map No. 6341 was recorded which among other things created an;alley extending from Valencia Way 132 feet west to the tract boundary. It appears that the alley was. intended to provide access to the rear of the lots fronting Foothill Boulevard and extend west with future subdivisions. The property directly to the west, at 301-317 East Foothill Boulevard, has since been developed as one large office complex, and has blocked the alley, precluding any further extension. The two parcels abutting the alley on the south at the west end are part of the Foothill Boulevard office complex and have eliminated access to and from the alley with the construction of a block wall. LASE? IMAGED d. `/o Staff Report Resolution #6428 August 3, 2004 Page 2 The alley only provides access for the adjacent properties closer to Valencia Way. The owner of the property at 1111 Valencia Way currently uses the alley as a driveway and the two parcels on the south side at the east end of the alley are combined into one development and use the alley as an exit from their parking lot. The owner of the property at 1111 Valencia Way previously requested the City to vacate the entire alley from Valencia Way west. On August 19, 2003, the City Council approved the vacation of the alley subject to two conditions: 1. A lot line adjustment be filed with the City and approved by the Planning Commission to place the entire westerly half of the alley under one ownership common with the property at 1111 Valencia Way. 2. A reciprocal access easement be prepared and entered into by the owners of, the properties adjacent to the east half of the alley nearest Valencia Way. The first condition was completed but the second one was not. The adjacent owner to the south along the easterly half of the alley changed its position relative to the vacation and chose not to enter into an agreement. After six months the alley vacation became null and void. The owner of 1111 Valencia Way has approached the City with a new request to vacate only the westerly.half of the alley and has paid the necessary filing fees. Under this proposal, the front half would remain a public alley for the benefit of access to the adjacent parcels. Based upon initial investigation of the subject alley vacation, comments from City Departments /Divisions, other agencies and utility companies, it is staffs opinion that the westerly portion of the subject alley is unnecessary for present and prospective public street purposes and recommends it to be vacated and abandoned. Pursuant to and in accordance with provisions of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Streets and Highways Code, the City Council may vacate a public roadway that is "unnecessary for present and prospective public street purposes ". The California Streets and Highways Code Sections 8322 and 8324 also requires that the City Council hold a public hearing prior to final approval of any roadway vacation. Additionally, the alley, vacation shall be subject to the reservation and exception of all easements requested by agencies or utility companies as authorized by. Sections 8340 and 8341 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. • 11 Staff Report Resolution #6428 •August 3, 2004 Page 3 At its June 10, 2003 meeting, the Planning Commission made the finding that vacating the-alley west of Valencia Way, directly north of Foothill Boulevard was in conformance with.the City's General Plan. FISCAL IMPACT The property owner requesting the vacation has paid for the costs of the revised documents. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the street vacation is covered under the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have a potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that the activity will not have a significant effect on the environment a Notice of Exemption is sufficient. • RECOMMENDATION If is recommended that the City Council adopt the. attached Resolution No. 6428 - declaring the City's intention to vacate a portion of the alley.west of Valencia Way directly north of Foothill Boulevard and setting a public.hearing for September 7, 2004. Approved By: =A WILLIAM R. KELLY, CITY MANAGER DP:PAW`.pa Attachments: 1 Aerial Photo Map 2. Resolution No. 6428 Exhibit "A ", Legal Description Exhibit "B ", Sketch • 0 a; /0 3/0 RESOLUTION NO. 6428 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A . MAP AND DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF AN ALLEY NORTH OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND WEST OF VALENCIA WAY; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE SAID MAP IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE SHOWING SAID ALLEY; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON FOR SEPTEMBER 7, 2004; AND DIRECTING NOTICE HEREOF TO BE POSTED AND PUBLISHED THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That Resolution No. 6366 adopted by the City Council on the 15th day of July 2003 is hereby rescinded in its entirety. SECTION 2. The City Council does hereby approve that certain description and map showing the proposed alley vacation, comprising that a certain portion of the alley north of Foothill Boulevard west of Valencia Way, as legally described in Exhibits "A" and "B" attached hereto which the City Council hereinafter declares its intention to vacate and abandon. The Southern California Edison Company and Verizon have requested reservations or exceptions of easements as authorized by Sections 8340 and 8341 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. SECTION 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file said map in the City Clerk's office where the same may be examined by any and all persons desiring to do so. SECTION 4. Pursuant to and in accordance with provisions of Chapters 3 and 5 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California (Streets and Highways Code Section 8300, et seq.), the City Council does hereby declare its intention to vacate and abandon the above described portion of the alley west of LASER IMAGED �� Valencia Way and north of Foothill Boulevard pursuant to the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. SECTION 5. Notice is hereby given that at the hour of 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, on the 7th day of September, 2004, in the Council Chambers of Arcadia City Hall, 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, a public hearing will be held by the City Council, at which time any and all persons interested in or objecting to the proposed vacation and abandonment may appear and be heard. SECTION 6. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause this Resolution to be published in the official newspaper of the City of Arcadia and the notice of public hearing stating the date, hour and place to be published for at least two successive weeks prior to the hearing. SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd day of August 2004. ATTEST: IS/ JAMES H a BAR OW City Clerk of the City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney of the City of Arcadia 2 Mayor of the City of Arcadia STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) 1, JAMES H. BARROWS, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the foregoing Resolution No. 6428 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 3rd day of August, 2004 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: . Council Member Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic NOES: None ABSENT: None 3 /SI JAMES H. BARROW City Cleric of the City of Arcadia EXHIBIT "A„ LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PORTION OF ALLEY TO BE VACATED THE WEST ONE HALF OF THAT CERTAIN EAST -WEST ALLEY, 15 FEET WIDE, IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF TRACT NO. 6341, RECORDED IN BOOK 104, PAGE 21 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE_ OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS: EASTERLY BY THE WESTERLY LINE OF VALENCIA WAY, 50 FEET WIDE; WESTERLY BY THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT NO. 6341; SOUTHERLY BY THE NORTHERLY LINES OF LOTS 26 THROUGH 29 OF SAID TRACT NO. 6341. AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED HERETO AND BY THIS REFERENCE MADE A PART HEREOF. 0 1� S� L:.I U N I d' O m d z d 0 w z LOT 24 LOT 25 P.M. NO. 1081 P.M. 18 -264 , C") � z EXHIBIT "B" t e �7 C� ALLEY L LOT 26 1 LOT 27 1 LOT 28 1 LOT 29 50' Q PiN 0 J a 50' 00 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD ALLEY_ 0 0 APPROXIMATE AREA OF VACATION = 985.50 SQUARE FEET OR 0.0226 ACRES INDICATES AREA OF VACATED ALLEY PER EXHIBIT "A° O� /o3 /0y See, P&s., �-4(qr, 9 r s • Library and Museum Services Department August 3, 2004 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Janet Sporleder, Director of Library and Museum Services Prepared by: Jackie Faust - Moreno, Library Services Manager SUBJECT: Security Personnel at the Library Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Security Patrol Management Corporation in the amount of $20,000. *Summary: In an effort to provide a reasonably quiet environment and to monitor the facility for potential problems and inappropriate behavior, the Arcadia Public Library requires the assistance of security personnel Staff solicited competitive bids from thirty (30) prospective bidders on July 1, 2004. The proposals were due July 20, 2004 at 11:00 A.M: Seven (7) proposals were received. The lowest bidder was Security Patrol Management Corporation, located at 8516 l ls' Avenue, Suite B, Inglewood, California. After verifying the references of this company, Staff recommends the Library commence monitor service with Security Patrol Management Corporation. Discussion: The Library is located within walking distance of one elementary school, two middle schools and the high school. The large number of students using the facility in the afternoons and evenings during the regular school session seriously impacts the Library. During the summer, when many Arcadia students are attending summer school, and when the Library is full of children participating in the summer reading program, it is busy all day long. In order to maintain an orderly atmosphere where quiet study is possible, the Library requires a monitor who will circulate throughout the building, encouraging patrons to conduct their business in a manner that does not intrude on others. The current vendor, Post Alarm, had been the Library's monitor service for the past two years. However Post Alarm wished to discontinue their guard service to all their clients. Staff mailed a request forbids to thirty prospective bidders, seven (7) bids were returned, with one "No bid. Security Patrol •Management Corporation was the lowest bidder at $11.37 per hour. Staff conducted reference checks on this company and all contacts responded positive. LASER INTAGED -Te The security monitor will be on duty at the Library from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday; and 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Extra hours may be added for special events. • Fiscal Impact: The cost of providing the services as described is approximately $1,600 a month. Sufficient funds are available in the Library Budget for the 2004 -05 fiscal year. Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a. Professional Services Agreement with Security Patrol Management Corporation in the amount of $20,000. Approved by: William R. Kelly, City Manager • 0�/03/0� 0 0 $Aa$aT�� STAFF REPORT Public Works Services Department August 3, 2004 TO: Mayor and City Council � FROM: Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Direct r. J Prepared by: Tom Tait, Field Services Manager. Martin Ray, Utilities Superintendent. SUBJECT: Purchase Order Contract —Water Meters Recommendation: Award a three -year purchase order contract in an amount not to exceed $127,095 per year to Hughes Supply for Water Meters SUMMARY •On August 21, 2001, City Council approved a three (3) year purchasing Agreement with a vendor for water meters. The terms of this agreement did not provide .for- future extensions. As',; part of the Annual Meter Replacement Program 'and for new installation /construction, the City warehouse maintains a supply of water meters.for the Utilities Section.. The agreement has expired and therefore. bids were solicited on June 3, 2004. • The lowest bid was submitted by Groeniger and Company, however their bid was rejected due, to their failure to, meet the bid specification requirements. Hughes Supply submitted the next lowest and most responsive bid. Therefore, staff recommends that the City Council award a three' (3) year purchasing agreement in the amount not to exceed $145,000 per year to Hughes Supply. DISCUSSION The Public Works Services Department's warehouse is responsible for. distributing all water meters to the Utilities Section and to developers /contractors for meter replacement and new installations. It is essential that the City maintain proper on -hand inventory levels to prevent an interruption of this service. Water meter accuracy is important for the development of a rate structure, which establishes the City's revenue base to cover operations and maintenance overhead. Additionally, proper water meter accuracy is important in estimating water demands, forecasting customer demands and aids in conservation efforts. IMAGED I J'. Mayor and City Council August 3, 2004 Page 2' Notices inviting bids were mailed to water meter manufacturers and sales representatives. The City Clerk publicly opened the sealed bids on June 29, 2004. Based on a comparison of,the bid prices from responsive bidders, the following order was established. BIDDER ORDER Hughes Supply Neptune Badger Meter Inc. Aqua- Metric Sales Groeniger and Company $127,095 $140,615 $144,974 $170,833 Did not meet bid specifications Groeniger and Company was not a qualified and responsive bidder because their product did not meet minimum bid specification requirements. The meter specification required each bidder to furnish accuracy and head, loss charts and background information of the performance of the meters from other water agencies. Groeniger and Company did not supply these charts or provide the required background information on their. "meter. Groeniger and Company .specifically stated, "We reserve the _right to supply either the C -700 or the M -700 at`our discretion." The M- 700 'meter is in the prototype stage and is not in production at this time, therefore a background of the performance of this meter has yet to. be established. The meter bid is still in development and has not been accepted by the industry as an acceptable meter. Staff recommends that the City Council award a three (3) year purchasng_ agreement in an amount not to exceed $127,095 per year to Hughes "Supply for the purchase of water meters: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT None FISCAL IMPACT" Funds in the amount "of $145,000 are budgeted in the 2004 72005 Annual Meter Replacement Program for Capital Improvement. n • • r� U Mayor and City Council August 3, 2004 Page 2 .. RECOMMENDATION Award a three (3) year purchase order contract in an amount not to exceed $127,095 per year to Hughes Supply for water meters MIT, WON Me • • Approved by: William R. Kelly, City Manager • U � :I tmi August 3, 2004 0 x /10 50 V STAFF REPORT Public Works Services Department TO: Mayor and City Council z FROM: Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director �( Prepared by: Thomas W. Tait, Field ServlceS'Mana r Dave Thompson, Streets Superintendent SUBJECT: Award — Traffic Sianal Maintenance Services Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year. contract extension in the amount of $112,000 to Signal Maintenance, Inc. for traffic signal maintenance services SUMMARY On September 18, 2001, the City Council approved a one (1) year contract with optional extensions to Signal Maintenance Inc., for traffic signal maintenance services. The Council approved annual contract extensions on August 20, 2002 and August 19, 2003 respectively. Signal Maintenance, Inc. is reaching the end of their second annual contract extension and has submitted a written offer to extend the existing contract agreement for an additional one (1) year, without any increases or changes to the contract. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year contract extension in the amount of $112,000 to Signal Maintenance, Inc. for traffic signal maintenance services. DISCUSSION The Public Works Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and repair of 58 signal intersections within the community. This service includes routine preventative maintenance and repair of all traffic signals and intersection safety lighting. This contract also includes providing extraordinary maintenance, which is necessary whenever a signal is damaged from a traffic accident or vandalism, equipment replacement due to failure or electrical damage, and/or if a signal is malfunctioning during after hours. LASER IMAGED -I %- Mayor and City Council August 3, 2004 Page 2 Signal Maintenance Inc. submitted a written offer to extend the existing contract for an additional one (1) year without any increases for all contract terms. Signal Maintenance Inc. also agreed to include an emergency response time language in the contract, which is a benefit to the City. This language includes a response time of one (1) hour following a call from the City due to =an "emergency." This contractor has provided excellent service over the term of the existing contract. The work assigned to Signal Maintenance, Inc. is performed in a timely and efficient manner. Staff concludes that extending the existing contract will ensure that the excellent quality service being performed . by Signal Maintenance, Inc. will continue through the next fiscal year. Therefore, It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year contract extension in the amount of $112,000 to Signal Maintenance, Inc. for traffic signal maintenance services. FISCAL IMPACT $130,000 has been budgeted in the 2004 -2005 Operating Budget for this contract. This amount includes $112,000 for routine and extraordinary maintenance and repairs. RECOMMENDATION 1. Award a one (1) year contract extension in the amount of $112,000 to Signal Maintenance, Inc: for Traffic Signal Maintenance for fiscal year 2004 -05. 2. Authorize the City . Manager and amendment on behalf of the City. PM:TT:DT:dw City Clerk to execute a contract Approved: William R. Kelly, City Manager • • _�I 0 • O��o3 foW Sev�cr Rp �mv' °8p0 TV ' STAFF REPORT Public Works Services Department August 3, 2004 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Direct Prepared by: Gary F. Lewis, General Services anager Mark Rynkiewicz, Associate Civil 'Engineer SUBJECT: Accept - Foothill Boulevard Sewer Pipe Liner Recommendation: Accept all work performed by Insituform Technologies; Inc. for the Foothill Boulevard Sewer Pipe Liner Project as complete and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of $13,836.55 SUMMARY On April 6, 2004, the City Council awarded a contract to Insituform Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $139,774.50 for the construction of the Foothill Boulevard Sewer Pipe Liner Project. Annual CCTV inspections indicated that the sewer line along Foothill Boulevard between Baldwin Avenue and Rancho Road and Sixth Avenue south of Camino Real Avenue had significant cracking and deterioration, and were in need of rehabilitation. The terms and conditions of this project have been complied with and the work has been performed to staff s satisfaction for a total project cost of $138,365.50. Staff recommends that the City Council accept all work performed by Insituform Technologies, Inc. as complete and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of $13,836.55. DISCUSSION The sewer line along Foothill Boulevard between Baldwin Avenue and Rancho Road and Sixth Avenue south of Camino Real Avenue had significant cracking and deterioration and therefore were in need of rehabilitation. Additionally, this section of sewer required excessive cleaning and was at risk of a sewer backup. On April 6, 2004, City Council awarded a contract to Insituform Tech Inc. for the construction of the Sewer Pipe Liner Project. LASER PAAGED �� 3 Mayor and City Council August 3, 2004 . Page 2 The construction of the Foothill Boulevard Sewer Pipe Liner Project was the most economically feasible option for its rehabilitation while minimizing traffic and roadway structural section impacts. The Project Would also stop further pipe deterioration, root intrusion, and structural failure, which could become costly and detrimental to the City and the environment. The terms and conditions of this contract have been complied with and the work has been performed to staffs satisfaction. Staff recommends that the City Council accept all work performed by Insituform Technologies, Inc. as complete and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to retention of $13,836.55. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS: This project is categorically exempt, per Section 15302 (c) replacement from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds in the amount of $251,250 were budgeted in the 2003 -2004 Capital Improvement Program for this project.' RECOMMENDATION 1. Accept all work performed by Insituform Technologies, Inc. for the Foothill 'Boulevard Sewer Pipe Liner Project as complete: 2. Authorize final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of $13,836:55. Approved by: William'R. Kelly, City Manager PM:GFL:dw Attachment: Location Map — Exhibit "A" 0 11 FOOTHILL BLVD. SEWER PIPE LINER LOCATION MAP NOT TO ALE Os /0 -A to q Csami�no Grove STAFF REPORT Public Works Services Department August 3, 2004 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Directo 1 Prepared by: Gary F. Lewis, General Services Ma ager Rafael Fajardo, Assistant Civil Engin er SUBJECT: Award of Contract — Camino Grove Park Rehabilitation Project Recommendation: Authorize the City. Manager to enter into a contract with Rokni Electric Co. in the amount of $96,740 for the Camino Grove Park Rehabilitation Project SUMMARY The City's Playground Safety Audit and Parks Infrastructure Analysis evaluated and identified •the condition of City park facilities and outlined an objective plan of action for correcting deficiencies, particularly those that pose safety concerns to the public. The Audit identified the need to correct ADA access problems, replace fencing, drinking fountains and related equipment at Camino Grove Park., These upgrades and repairs will bring the Park up to today's standards. This project will also update lighting and irrigation facilities, and make general improvements at this park. Staff recommends that the City Council award a contract in the amount of $96,740.00 to Rokni Electric,Co., for the Camino Grove Rehabilitation Project. DISCUSSION The Public Works Services Department maintains all City -owned parks within the City of Arcadia. All of these parks have equipment that must be maintained and upgraded for function and safety. The City performed its Playground Safety Audit and Parks Infrastructure Analysis through an outside consultant, Purkiss Rose -PSI. 'A compilation list of amenities was generated for each park sites as well as a list of deficiencies and substandard elements. Staff concurred with the final report and recommendations to improve existing park sites and maintain safety use of the facilities and in October. of 2001, the City Council approved the City of Arcadia's Parks Rehabilitation Master Plan. The audit determined that the infrastructure at Camino Grove Park does not meet the current American Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and general safety specifications. Deficiencies •include aged and rusty chain link fencing, weathered signs, drainage problems, damaged concrete, old and inefficient lighting, problematic irrigation facilities, and general ADA access problems. This project will rectify these issues. LASER IMAGED _; . Mayor and City Council August 3, 2004 Page 2 The 2003 =2004. Capital .Improvement Program provided for the repair of the deficient infrastructure at Cami nob rove, Park. Notices inviting bids were published in the adjudicated paper and bid packages were distributed to area contractors. The following seven (7) bids were received on July 12, 2004: Rokni Electric Co. Monrovia, CA $ 96,740 . D7J Foothill Electric La Verne, CA ., $102,642 CS Legacy Const, Inc. Corona,,CA $139,670 D &M Construction, Inc West Hill, CA $147,680 Nativ Engineering Reseda, CA $148,888 Sunrise Landscape Santa.Fe Springs; CA $156,015 Pacific Construction Co. Granada Hills, CA $174,200 Staff has reviewed the bid documents for oontent and has investigated the Contractor's background and their recent projects for competency. It is the staff's opinion that Rokni Electric Co. can satisfactorily perform the work required and recommends that the City Council award a contract .in the amount of $96,740.00 to Rokni Electric Co. for the Camino Grove Rehabilitation Project, ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS This project is categorically exempt per Section .15302 (c) replacement from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. FISCAL IMPACT Funds in the amount of $175,926 are appropriated in the 2003 -04 Capital Improvement Program for the Replacement and Rehabilitation of Infrastructure and Playground Equipment at Camino Grove and Longden Parks: Longden is scheduled this winter. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Award a contract to Rokni Electric Co. in the amount of $96,740.00 for the Camino Grove Park, Rehabilitation. Project. 2. Waive any informalities in the bid or bidding process. 3. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute -a:, contract in a form approved_ by the City Attorney. Approved: William R. Kelly, City Manager PM:MR:dw. . n f, J • 0 &l03 /p� A • f�C�RFO$ATW9�tg�0 STAFF REPORT Development Services Department DATE: August 3, •2004 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Philip A. Wray, City Engineer /Engineering Services Administrato SUBJECT: Purchase of Directional and Entry Signs Recommendation: Approve the purchase of City Directional and Entry Signs in the amount of $33,045.48 from Safeway Sign Company SUMMARY Beginning with the 2003 -2004 Capital Improvement Project budget, the City Council has approved funds for the purchase and installation of new City entry and directional signs and poles, banners and monument improvements. The City Signage and Banner Program is a multi -year project designed to upgrade the City's entrance image, to beautify the community and to provide directional assistance. The first phase will provide for entry and directional signs and poles. The second phase will provide for the installation of banners and the third phase will oversee the installation of entry monuments and new facades for downtown monuments. Phase I has been divided into two elements: The purchase of the signs and the purchase and installation of the poles. The Signs quotation request was advertised in early July and two (2) bids were received on July 20.. The low bid is from Safeway Sign Company in the amount of $33,045.48. Staff recommends awarding the manufacture and purchase of the City directional and entry signs to the Safeway Sign Company in the amount of $33,045.48. BACKGROUND The City has developed a comprehensive municipal upgrade and beautify the City image. The program is first phase to be the directional and entry signage subsequent phases will include banners on streetlight monuments. The first phase budget is $192,960. Cl signage and banner program to phased over three years with the on decorative poles. The two poles and new and refaced entry LASER IMAGED Mayor and City Council Staff Report August 3, 2004 Page 2 The sign program was originally designed by RTKL Architects, a highly qualified firm in this field. The project was advertised for bids in March and only two bids were received. The bids were considerably higher than the budget and therefore, the City Council rejected the bids. Upon staff review of the bids, the signs appeared to have the greatest cost disparity over the architect's estimate. Staff modified the sign material specifications to reduce the cost but maintain the same character per the Architect's design. The project was also separated so that the signs could be bid separately, thus reducing any mark -ups by the installation contractor. The sign quotation request was advertised in early July and bids were received on July 20, 2004 as follows: Bidder Amount Safeway Sign Company $33,045.48. Zumar Industries $35,468.80 These bids are in line with the latest cost estimate.. The bids for the purchase and installation of the poles and the installation of the signs were opened on July 27. The request to award a contract for that work will be presented to the City Council at the August 17, 2004 meeting. FISCAL IMPACT The City Signage and Banner Program Phase I was budgeted in the FY 2003/04 Capital Improvement Program with a budget of $192,960. This is the first of two contracts for this project to come before the City Council The bid of.$33,045.48'is within the latest estimate for the project. Upon award of the subsequent bid for the purchase and installation of the poles, any budget adjustments will be made as necessary. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve the purchase of directional and entry signs from Safeway Sign Company in the amount of $33,045.48. Approved: = �=_ William R. Kelly, City Manager DP:PAW:pa • A ' " ° °Rp °RAT89 °A STAFF REPORT Development Services Department DATE: August 3, 2004 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Philip A. Wray, City Engineer /Engineering Services Administrator Prepared by: Tim Kelleher, Senior Engineering Assistant SUBJECT: Construction of Concrete Bus Pads at Various Locations Recommendation: Accept all work performed by E C Construction Inc. as complete and authorize final payment to be made in accordance with contract documents • SUMMARY On March 16, 2004, the City Council awarded a contract to E C.Construction Company in the amount of $129,140.00 for the construction of concrete bus pads at various locations. There were three (3) change orders issued for a total of $15,265.00 over the original contract amount: On June 25, 2004, the contractor completed the construction to applicable standards. The final contract amount is $144,405.00. Staff is recommending that the City Council accept the project as complete and authorize staff to make the final payment 35 days after filing the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. BACKGROUND In June 2003, the City Council approved a four -year citywide program to install concrete pads at all bus stops. This project is the second year of said program. in which 24 bus pads were constructed. During construction of the bus pads, Foothill Transit requested that the City remove wheelchair barriers prohibiting access to the bus stops on Colorado Street at the Baldwin Avenue over cross. Staff solicited an estimate from the bus pad contractor to do said work. The Contractor's quote to do the work appeared fair and reasonable when compared to similar bids from other contractors. • LASER IMAGED -7 k. Staff Report Acceptance - Construction of Concrete Bus Pads at Various Locations July 8, 2004 Page 2 • DISCUSSION Construction for the concrete bus pads started on May 24, 2004 and was completed on June 25, 2004. The scope of the project was to remove the asphalt pavement and replace it with concrete at 24 bus stops. Replacing asphalt with concrete at bus pads will ultimately reduce maintenance costs extending the useful life of the surrounding roadway. Midway through the bus pad construction, Foothill Transit requested that the City remove wheelchair barriers to the bus stop on Colorado Street at the Baldwin Avenue overpass.: The bus pad contractor, E C Construction, submitted an estimate which staff determined to be reasonable. Since E C Construction was already under contract and able to quickly mobilize and complete the work, staff authorized EC to proceed. The contractor completed the extra work making the bus stops compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act as requested by Foothill Transit. The cost to make wheelchair access to the bus stop was $14,095.00. The original contract for constructing the concrete bus pads was $129,140.00. There was an additional cost for replacing three additional traffic detector loops at $390 each ($1,170.00). Additional cost of $14,095.00 was incurred by making this bus stop on • Colorado Street compliant to ADA. Total extra construction cost was $15,265.00. FISCAL IMPACT Funds in the amount of $180,000 were appropriated in the fiscal year 2003/2004 Capital Improvement Projects budget for this project. The original contract amount was $129,140.00. With the added change orders, the final construction costs for this project is $144,405.00. Funds are available to cover engineering, inspection, and contract administration. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council accepts all work performed by E C Construction Inc. for the construction of concrete bus pads at various locations as complete and authorizes final payment to be made in accordance with contract documents subject to a retention of $14,440.50. Approved By: WILLIAM R. KELLY, CITY MANAGER • DP:PW:tok «^ -r ol(o3 /6V 00 i cQ at,1 0 iP i STAFF REPORT Administrative Services Department Date: _ August 3, 2004 ` To: Mayor and City Council From: Tracey L. Hause, Administrative Services irectoV By: „Jan Steese, Purchasing Office Subject: Office SUDPI!as Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to award a contract in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00 per year through March 2006 for office supplies from Office Depot SUMMARY • The City of Arcadia typically spends between $80,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year city -wide for office supplies. This contract allows the city departments to receive desktop delivery of all office supplies used on a daily basis: Office Depot offers next day delivery at deep discounts. The contract also allows us to place orders with Office Depot for specialty type items and all items can be ordered by fax, phone or on -line. Staff has determined that participation in a multi- agency joint bid would provide the best price. DISCUSSION In 1994, a jointly sponsored agency, U.S. Communities was formed. U.S. Communities is a non - profit public benefit corporation established by local governments and is comprised of representatives from various large governmental entities. U.S. Communities' goal is, to provide all local governmental agencies with the best products and services at the lowest prices. U.S. Communities pools the purchasing power of public agencies and achieves bulk discounts on behalf of public agencies and provides a national purchasing forum for all participating agencies nationwide. LASER IMAGED 71. Mayor and City Council August 3, 2004 Page 2 In 1996, Los Angeles County and U.S Communities competitively bid a four (4) year contract for office supplies and awarded a contract to Office Depot. In May of 2000, Los'Angeles County again solicited bids for office supplies. Office Depot was again awarded the contract. The contract is valid through March 2006. Currently, there are over 5,000 public agencies participating in the Los Angeles County /U.S. Communities contract. In 2002, there was more than $200 million dollars worth ` of office supplies purchased through the U.S. Communities /Los Angeles County.Contract. The City of Arcadia has been purchasing office supplies from Office Depot. These supplies are ordered_by'each department on a city -wide .basis. The current contract offers desktop delivery,, on -line ordering, good customer service and timely deliveries. It is'staffs opinion that it is in the best interest of the City to purchase office supplies from Office Depot using the U.S. Communities /Los Angeles County contract. FISCAL IMPACT Sufficient funds are appropriated each year in the operating budgets of each department and city -wide are not anticipated to exceed $100,000.00 per year. RECOMMENDATION Authorize the City Manager to award a contract in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00 per year through March 2006 for office supplies from Office Depot. Approved: William R. Kelly, City Manager • 0 0 • DF/01/0N 5N F—Af,I cofrijof STAFF REPORT Development Services Department DATE: August 3, 2004 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Directo Philip A. Wray, City Engineer /Engineering Services Administrator \\N� By: Tim Kelleher, Senior Engineering Assistant - X SUBJECT: Award of contract — Santa Anita Entry Corridor Improvements Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Alliance Streetworks, Inc. in the amount of $822,114.20, and appropriate an additional $90,000 in Proposition "A" and "C" Funds SUMMARY Staff has been pursuing the renovation of the Santa Anita Entry Corridor, between the 210 Freeway and Huntington Drive since the planning stages of the recently completed $2,000,000 Underground Utility District. A final plan was developed after a series of scoping meetings and conceptual plans that will compliment the removal of the power poles. The final plan includes complete roadway pavement rehabilitation, median modifications to improve traffic safety, drainage improvements, and a complete re- landscaping of the medians. The project was advertised and bids opened on July 22, 2004. Alliance Streetworks, Inc. submitted the low bid in the amount of $822,114.20. The Capital Improvement Program only budgeted funds in the amount of $900,000 for the construction. The total project construction cost including inspection, materials, testing and construction administration is estimated at $990,000. Staff recommends awarding a contract for the Santa Anita Corridor Improvements to Alliance Streetworks, Inc. and appropriating an additional $47,000 in Proposition C Funds and an additional $43,000 in Proposition A Funds. DISCUSSION The City and utility companies have recently completed the Underground Utility District on Santa Anita Avenue to underground all overhead utility lines from Huntington Drive • to Colorado Boulevard. The removal of the overhead facilities has enhanced the overall aesthetics of the Santa Anita Corridor, but the street surface is left with numerous trench repairs. Records show that the last pavement rehabilitation to occur on Santa LASER IMAGED -� Staff Report Santa Anita Entry Corridor Improvements August 3, 2004 Page 2 Anita Avenue was in 1983. The anticipated useful life of an asphalt pavement on an arterial street generally is ten (10) years. The Santa Anita Avenue Corridor Improvement project was planned as a beautification project to compliment the removal of the overhead utilities. Staff compiled a project scope that will renovate the street, median island and the parkways from the 210 Freeway to Huntington Drive. More specifically, the project will: 1. Rehabilitate structurally deficient pavement and cap the entire street with a new asphalt overlay including re- striping. 2. Modify the median curbs: a. Add left turn pockets at St. Joseph Street b. Shorten median "noses" at critical locations C. Extend existing median at the US Forestry Service entrance to prevent left turns 3. Re- landscape existing medians • a. All trees to remain b. Install river rock hardscaping surrounding free - formed planter areas. • C. Install planter areas around existing trees_ to.,, include 27 additional crape myrtle trees and various shrubs.,as well as ground cover d. Install new irrigation integrating the latest technology available 4. Re- construct the northwest corner at Santa Clara Avenue with a new shorter radius to slow down vehicles making the right turn to improve safety. 5. Replace existing steel pole streetlights with concrete poles and underground the wires between Colorado Boulevard and the 210 Freeway. 6. Install or reconstruct:; curb ramps at several locations to comply with ADA requirements. 7. Extend the City's traffic signal interconnection system with underground conduit to the 210 Freeway for future use. 8. Re- construct five (5) catch basins for more efficient drainage collection and better maintenance. In the FY 2002/03 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council approved a project to design the street, median and parkway improvements forthe Santa Anita`Avenue Entry Corridor. The design was delayed due to.the delay in,the underground district. In June • of 2003, the City entered into a contract with Harris & Associates for the project design. • • • Staff Report Santa Anita Entry Corridor Improvements August 3, 2004 Page 3 In March of 2004, staff proposed a construction project budget of $900,000 for the FY 2004105 Capital Improvement Program. At that time the project estimate was preliminary and based on the best available information. The, design has now been completed and the actual cost determined through the bidding process. Twenty -two (22) prospective contractors received plans and specifications and on July 22, 2004, eight (8) qualified bids were received with the following results: Bidder Base Bid Alliance Streetworks Inc. $822,114.20 Shawnan $863,951.30 Sequel Contractors Inc $896;093:30 Gentry Brothers Inc.. $921;448,92 All American Asphalt $923,72150 Excel Paving $963,621.70 EBS, Inc. $994,923.90 Los Angeles Engineering Inc., : $1,006, ,397.20 Staff has reviewed the bid documents for content, and has investigated the contractor's background and recent projects for competency. - Staff has determined that Alliance Streetworks Inc. can satisfactorily perform-the required work. The proposed project budget is as follows: Construction Contract $822,114.20 Contingency $82,885:20 Inspection and Testing $60,000.00 Construction Administration $25,000.00 TOTAL $990,000.00 The project will require an additional appropriate from Proposition "C" Funds and a new appropriation from Proposition "A" as follows: FUNDS Approved Budget Proposed Appropriation . TOTAL Proposition "C" $500,000 $47,000 $547,000.00 Redevelopment $400,000 $400,000.00 Proposition "A" $43,000 $43,000.00 TOTAL $900,000 $90,000 $990,000.00 Staff Report Santa Anita Entry Corridor Improvements August 3, 2004 Page 4 As part of the specifications, the Contractor shall complete the Entry Corridor project before November 19, 2004._' Furthermore, the Contractor is prohibited from doing asphalt resurfacing during the Oak Tree Racing Meet 'due to the possible traffic problems. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS The project is categorically exempt per Section 15301, class 1(c) from the requirements of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). FISCAL IMPACT Funds in the amount of $900;000 have been budgeted for the Santa Anita Entry Corridor Improvements in the 2003104 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); $500,000 is Proposition "C" Funds and the remaining $400,000 are Redevelopment Funds. The total funding necessary to complete the project is $990,000. Staff recommends that the City Council appropriate an additional.$47,000 in Proposition "C" Funds and $43,000 in Proposition "A° Funds to cover the-difference. RECOMMENDATION That the City. Council authorize the City, Manager to enter into a contract with Alliance Streetworks, Inc. in the amounti $822 114.20 for the Santa Anita Entry . Corridor Improvements and appropriate an additional $90,000 from Proposition "A" and Proposition "C" Funds. Approved By: V�b WILLIAM R. KELLY, CITY MANAGER DP: PAW:TOK:pa Attachments n LJ • • "1 ,03/0 y SN at�� STAFF REPORT Development Services Department DATE: August 3, 2004 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Philip A. Wray, City Engineer /Engineering Services Administrator(} Prepared By: Dan A. Lazo, Associate Civil Engineer SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement — Construction Inspection Services foi Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Service Agreement with Anderson Consulting Service for construction inspection services in the amount of $41,000 SUMMARY • In February of 2003, staff sent a general Request For Qualifications (RFQs) and hourly rates for professional inspection services to three consulting firms. On March 14, 2003, qualifications and hourly rates were submitted to the Development Services Department from three consultants, Anderson Consulting Service, Willdan and SA Associates. The Consultant Qualifications remain on file in the Engineering Division and are periodically used to select an inspection firm to assist the City. This year's budget includes a project to improve the landscape, pavement and parkways on Santa Anita Avenue from Huntington Drive to 210 Freeway. Staff reviewed the three Consultant Qualifications and selected Anderson Consulting Service (ACS) to provide the requested construction inspection services. ACS submitted a proposal for inspection services based on their previously submitted hourly rates. Staff recommends that a Professional Services Agreement for this work be awarded to ACS in an amount not to exceed $41,000. DISCUSSION The inspection services are necessary to insure the quality of the contractor's workmanship according to plans and specifications. The contract inspector will coordinate soils and asphalt compaction testing with an independent assigned firm, provide daily and weekly construction activity reports, review and assist in processing the progress payments and insure proper traffic control, delineation and work area • safety measures are in place. LASER IMAGED -� Mayor and City Council Staff Report August 3, 2004 Page 2 In February of 2003; staff sent a general Request For Qualifications (RFQs) and hourly rates for professional inspection services to three consulting firms. On March 14, 2003, qualifications and hourly rates were submitted to the Development Services Department from three consultants, Anderson Consulting Service, Willdan and SA Associates, The consultant qualifications remain on file in the Engineering Division and are periodically used to select an inspection firm to assist the City. In preparation for the Santa Anita Corridor project, staff evaluated the Consultant Qualifications according to their available personnel, recent experience. and hourly rates. Staff selected Anderson Consulting Service (ACS) to provide the inspection services. ACS submitted `a proposal to provide the service at a cost of $141,000 in accordance with the hourly rates on file. FISCAL IMPACT • The consultant, Anderson Consulting Service (ACS), has submitted a proposal to provide inspection services at a cost not to exceed $41,000. Inspection services funding for the project is part of the total project budget. These services will be funded from Proposition "C', Proposition "A" and Redevelopment Funds. • RECOMMENDATION Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Anderson Consulting Service (ACS) in an amount not to exceed $41,000 for construction inspection services. Approved: William R. Kelly, City Manager DP:PAW:DL:pa • /0 i /o lei. TYZ'QF ��, r�0 ^lQ �FVP. • a STAFF REPORT Development Services Department DATE: August 3, 2004 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Philip A. Wray, City Enginee0�) SUBJECT: Report and Status -- Street Name Change from ' El 'Monte Avenue to Seabiscuit Avenue Recommendation: Provide direction to staff as to proceed or terminate further action SUMMARY • The City Council directed staff to prepare a questionnaire regarding a possible street name change from El Monte Avenue to Seabiscuit Avenue from Campus Drive on the north to the south City limits, and send it to all properties on and abutting El Monte Avenue. Questionnaires were sent on July 15, 2004 with a return deadline of August 2, 2004. There are a total of 104 properties affected, 35 with addresses on El Monte Avenue and 69 siding or backing up to El Monte Avenue. As of July 27, 2004, the responses from the property owners with addresses on El Monte Avenue have,generally been opposed at a ratio of approximately two to one. The other responses from those siding or backing up to,El Monte Avenue have been favorable. Based on the final summary of responses which will be provided at the meeting, the City Council will direct staff to proceed or to terminate any further action. DISCUSSION In March of this year, the City Council was approached about renaming El Monte Avenue to Seabiscuit Avenue, from Campus Drive on the north to the south City limit. Staff investigated the conditions and prepared a memo to the City Manager outlining the process and the initial findings. A copy of the memo is attached. • At a recent City Council workshop, the City Council directed staff to prepare and send ,a „questionnaire (copy attached) to all properties on and abutting El Monte Avenue. The questionnaire explained the impact of the street name change and asked if the property LASER IMAGED Staff Report Seabiscuit Avenue August 3, 2004 Page Two owner was in favor of or opposed to a change'to Seabiscuit Avenue. The instructions included 'a response deadline of August 2, 2004. There are a total of 104 residential and, commercial properties abutting El Monte Avenue between Campus Drive and the south City limits. Thirty -five (35) properties have addresses on El Monte Avenue and 69 properties side or back up to El Monte Avenue. Questionnaires were mailed to all 104 properties on July 16, 2004. As of July 27, 2004, the following'responses have been received: ' Total properties with El Monte Avenue address: _ 35 Responses received: 16 In favor 6 Opposed 10 Total Properties siding or backing up to El Monte: 69 Responses received: ` 27 In favor 21 Opposed 6 Staff will provide 'a final tally of the survey results at the August 3, 2004 Council meeting. FISCAL IMPACT If it is the City Council's desire to proceed with the street name change,, the cost to purchase and install new street name signs is approximately $5,900. Staff time will also be necessary to change documents and maps and notify all affected agencies. Per City Council direction, any personal costs incurred by a street name change would be borne by the property owner. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council direct staff regarding the direction you wish to take. Approved By: WILLIAM R. KELLY, CITY MANAGER DP:PAW:pa Attachments 4 r -t r. r n Y • U • i- • f MEMORANDUM Development Services Department DATE: April 1, 2004 TO: William R. Kelly, City Manager FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Philip A. Wray, City Engineer SUBJECT: Request for Street Name Change from El Monte Avenue to "Seabiscuit" This memo is in response to the request to change the street name from "El. Monte" to • "Seabiscuit ". The City has historically changed street names by resolution of the City Council. Prior to any street name change, staff must investigate the conditions surrounding the street to determine the impacts of a name change and let the affected parties know of the City's intention. Because El Monte Avenue is an important collector street that carries approximately up to 7,800 cars over a 24 -hour period and there are several residents addressed to it, staff recommends the following process to formally change the name: • Circulate the name change request to the various City departments for initial input. • Determine affected properties (addressees, abutting properties, properties on intersecting streets, commercial, industrial or other nearby uses and adjacent jurisdictions). • Send notices to affected properties (above) of intent to change street name with request for comments. • Review comments and evaluate opposition. • Determine fiscal impact to City, i.e. signs, maps, documents, etc. • Send notice to affected residents /businesses of Council action. • City Council adopts resolution for street name change. • City maps revised. • Affected agencies notified. C� William R. Kelly, City Manager Request for Street Name Change from El Monte Avenue to Seabiscuit March 30, 2004 • Page 2 With regard to El Monte Avenue, staff has compiled information regarding abutting development and other features potentially affected by a street name change. The following is a list of the initial findings: • 35 residences have addresses on El Monte Avenue, 20 on the west side and 15 on the east. • 66 residences either have a side yard or a rear yard abutting El Monte Avenue, 31 on the west and 35 on the east. • Residents on adjacent streets . intersecting El Monte Avenue could also be affected; ' Consideration should be given to expanding the affected area for mailing notices. • The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works /Flood Control District is responsible for the maintenance of the El Monte Avenue bridge spanning the Arcadia Wash. • Southern California Edison Company (SCE) has an overhead major transmission line running the length of El Monte Avenue. • SCE owns a sub- station abutting El Monte Avenue of the southwest corner of Live Oak Avenue. • • The City of Arcadia owns a'water well site abutting El Monte Avenue at the southwest corner of Palm Avenue. • Arcadia High School has a common intersection, point with El Monte Avenue at the north terminus. • A Sav -On Drug'Store abuts El Monte Avenue between Las Tunas Drive" and Live Oak Avenue (address on Las Tunas Drive) with'a driveway access onto El Monte Avenue. • A small office building abuts El Monte Avenue at the southeast corner of Live Oak Avenue (address on Live Oak Avenue)_ • There are 35 pole-mounted "El Monte" street name signs. • There are three (3) signal'mast- arm - mounted "El-Monte" street name signs. • Arcadia City limits extend approximately 160 feet south of Live Oak Avenue and an additional 180 feet for the west half of the street. There are no El Monte Avenue addresses in this segment. Coordination with Temple City will be necessary to determine the limits of the name change. • The segment of El Monte Avenue between Duarte Road and Campus Drive should also be considered. This segment is bordered by the Arcadia wash and the Arcadia High School. DP:PAW:pa 41 ami rcty of adia 3evelopment >ervices 3epartment ion Penman ssiatant City Manager/ leve%pment Services firector 40 • ':0 West Huntington Drive ist Office Box 60021 �cadia, CA 91066 -6021 26) 574 -5414 26) 447 -3309 Fax July 15, 2004 Dear Resident: The City Council is considering changing the name of El Monte Avenue, from Campus Drive to the south City limits, to Seabiscuit Avenue and we are interested in your comments as to whether or not you would like to see such a change take place. By way of background, the suggestion to name a City street after a thoroughbred was made to the City Council recently as a way to honor the significant place horse racing has in Arcadia history. What horse is more deserving of this recognition than the legendary Seabiscuit. A number of things must be considered when changing the, name of a street. On the City side, there is work to be done with regard to street signs, mapping and other related matters. For you, personally, there will be a need to notify family, friends and companies with whom you do business of your new address, and you will also need to change your checks, stationery and other items that list your address. While the City will pay all of the costs associated with changing the street signs and updating the government maps and County Assessor records, any personal expenses would be the responsibility of the property owner or tenant. Before we go any further with a change that will have a direct impact on you, we would like to know how you feel about the matter. Accordingly, we would appreciate if you would fill out the form below and return it to us in the enclosed self addressed, stamped envelope no later than August 2, 2004. The results of this survey will be compiled and presented to the City Council for their consideration. Thank you for your time. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (626) 574 -5488. Sincerely, Philip A. Wray City Engineer /Engineering Services Administrator Name: Address: Comments: My property's address is on El Monte Avenue. My property's address is adjacent to El Monte Avenue. I would like the City to change the name of El Monte Avenue to Seabiscuit Avenue. I do not want the City to change the name of El Monte Avenue to Seabiscuit Avenue. 0� X03 to DaV\a ,11v\ S %ky\f ;se 12 0\ry C t, 1, STAFF REPORT Office of the City Manager DATE: August 3, 2004 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: William R.. Kelly, City Manager SUBJECT: DONATION OF A TOWER CLOCK FROM THE ARCADIA SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB AND THE ARCADIA (NOON) ROTARY CLUB Recommendation: Accept the donation and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Arcadia Sunrise Rotary Club and the Arcadia (noon) Rotary Club relative to the purchase and installation of said clock in the general 'area of Huntington. Drive and Holly Avenue • SUMMARY Rotary International will celebrate its centennial in February 2005. In recognition of this milestone, the two Arcadia Rotary Clubs would like to donate to the City of Arcadia a tower clock to be installed in the general vicinity of Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue. Staff recommends approval of this donation and requests authorization to proceed with the project. DISCUSSION In commemoration of Rotary International's 100th anniversary, the Arcadia Sunrise Rotary Club and the Arcadia (noon) Rotary Club would like to donate to the City a double -faced tower clock similar to the one in the attached photograph. The clubs view this donation as a useful gift to Arcadians and a lasting monument to Rotary's involvement in the community. The clock would be placed in the general vicinity of Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue, at location to be determined by the City Manager and John Murphy, President of the Arcadia Rotary Club (and the person in charge of the clock project for both Rotary clubs). The clock is traditional in design, painted forest green and will contain the words "City of Arcadia" and "Arcadia Rotary." Staff feels that the clock is consistent with the signage and banner program previously approved by the City Council and we also believe that • the clock perpetuates the City's history of supporting civic organizations and the important contributions they make to the community. LASER IMAGED � b I Mayor and City Council - Rotary Club Donation August 3, 2004 • Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT Since the two Rotary Clubs are purchasing the clock and have also agreed to pay for the installation, the City's °financial commitment would be related to constructing a foundation for the clock and installing the electrical connections. Staff believes this work can be handled within the existing operating budget and an additional appropriate is not necessary. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends .that the City Council accept the donation, of a double- faced, tower clock as noted in the attached photograph and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Arcadia Sunrise Rotary Clubr and the Arcadia (noon) Rotary Club relative to the purchase and installation of said clock in the general area of Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue. (exact location to be determined by the City Manager, and John Murphy, President of the Arcadia Rotary Club). Attachment • 40 ,. Vii. n :_,!I I ,uy s45 Vii "PP ! 91 11 i p A � 4 � 1 °flwn nFa y