HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 4, 2004A G E N D A
Arcadia City Council
and
Redevelopment Agency
'$ >uarm9 y0° Meeting
May 4, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: City Council /Agency Members: Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo,
and Kovacic
1. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING .
AGENDAITEMS
MOTION: Read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only and waive reading
in full
2. PRESENTATION of Proclamation for Peace Officers' Memorial Week
3. PRESENTATION of Proclamation to the Arcadia Teachers' Association for
"Day of the Teacher"
4. PUBLIC HEARING
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 4 a, 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.
a.
2633 South Baldwin Avenue
Recommendation: Deny
LASER IMAGED
Gary A. Kovacic, Mayor . John Wuo, Mayor Pro lempore . Roger. Chandler, Gail A. Marshall, Mickey Segal, Council Members
William R. Kelly, City Manager
Jim Barrows, City Clerk
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TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO
ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NON- PUBLIC
HEARING/FIVE- MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON)
5. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
City Council Reports / Announcements /Statements/Future Agenda Items
6. CONSENT — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
a. Minutes of the March 16 2004 April 6 2004 and April 20, 2004 regalar
meetings
Recommendation: Approve
CONSENT — CITY COUNCIL
b. Minutes of the March 16 2004 April 6 2004 and April 20 2004 regular
meetings
Recommendation: Approve
b. Resolution No 6422 setting forth prima facie speed limits
Recommendation: Adopt
d. Street striping and pavement marking services
Recommendation: Award one (1) year contract extension to Traffic
Operations, Incorporated in the amount of $75,704.26
e. Construction of pressure reducing stations
Recommendation: Accept all work performed by Perry C. Thomas
Construction, Incorporated as complete and authorize the final payment to
be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to retention of
$13,939.50
f. East Raymond Basin Water Resources Plan.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a
Professional Services Agreement with Geoscience Support Services,
Incorporated in the amount of $348,991.00
g. Motor vehicle fuel
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to approve a change order
for the purchase of motor fuel from Southern Counties Oil
h. City Signage and Banner Program — Phase I
Recommendation: Reject all bids
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ANNOTATED
AGENDA
Arcadia City Council
and
Redevelopment Agency
DI Meeting
May 4, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
INVOCATION Reverend John Payton, Church of the Nazarene
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vida Tolman
Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager
ROLL CALL: City Council/Agency Members: Chandler, Marshall, Segal Excused
Segal, Wuo, and Kovacic
1. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING See Minutes
AGENDAITEMS
MOTION: Read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only, and Adopted 4 -0
waive reading in full
2. PRESENTATION of Proclamation for Peace Officers' Memorial Week Police Chief Hinig
3. PRESENTATION of Proclamation to the Arcadia Teachers' Association Charles Peters
for "Day of the Teacher" President
4. PUBLIC HEARING
All interested persons me 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 4 a, you may b
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 SADR 4 -9. architectural Continued 4 -0
Recommendation:
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO Lisa Lucas
ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NON- Ter y Leahy
PUBLIC HEARING /FIVE- MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON)
LASER IMAGED
Gary A. Kovacic, Mayor . John Wuo, Mayor Pro tempore . Roger Chandler, Gail A. Marshall, Mickey Segal, Council Members
William R. Kelly, City Manager
Jiro Barrows, City Clerk 3�
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5. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
See Minutes
City Council Reports / Announcements /Statements/Future Agenda Items
6. CONSENT - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
a. Minutes of the March 16, 2004, April 6, 2004 and April 20, 2004
Withdrawn Minutes
regular meetings
of The April 20, 2004
Recommendation: Approve
Approved 3 -0
Councilmember
CONSENT — CITY COUNCIL
Chandler Abstain ..
b. Minutes of the March 16, 2004, April 6, 2004 and April 20, 2004
Withdrawn Minutes
regular meetings
of The April 20, 2004
Recommendation: Approve.
Approved 3 -0
Councilmember
Chandler Abstain
c.. Resolution No. 6422 setting forth prima facie speed limits
Adopted 4 -0
Recommendation: Adopt
d.. Street stripping and pavement marking services
Approved 4 -0
Recommendation: Award a one (1) year contract extension to
Traffic Operations, Incorporated in the amount of $75,704.26
Construction of pressure reducing stations
Approved 4 -0
Recommendation: Accept all work performed by Perry C.
Thomas Construction, Incorporated as complete and authorize the
final payment to be made in accordance with the contract
documents, subject to retention of $13,939.50
f. East Raymond Basin Water Resources Plan
Approved 4 -0
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a
Professional Services Agreement with Geoscience Support
Services, Incorporated in the amount of $348,991.00
g. - Motor vehicle fuel
Approved 4 -0
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to approve a .
change order for the purchase of motor fuel from Southern
Counties Oil
h. City Signage and Banner Program — Phase I
Approved 4 -0
Recommendation: Reject all bids
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7. CITY MANAGER
• a. TA 2003 -005, a text amendment revising the City's Parking
Regulations
Recommendation: Approve
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b. Discussion and direction regarding the City sign study
ADJOURN the City Council/Redevelopment Agency to May 18, 2004 at 6:00
p.m., Council Chambers Conference Room in memory of Josephine Daleo,
Bonny Rooker, John F. Sinclair and Warde B. Alcorn
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Withdrawn
Approved 4 -0
Adjourned at 8:10
p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2004
MINUTES
Audio and video tape copies of the City Council /Redevelopment Agency proceedings
are on file in the office of the City Clerk
Pursuant to the foregoing adjournment of the April 20, 2004 Regular Meeting of the City
Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, the City Clerk appeared at the time and
place of adjournment at 6:00 p.m. and announced that no quorum would be present until
7:00 p.m. The Regular Meeting was called to order in the Council Chamber at 7:00 p.m.
by Mr. Kovacic, Mayor.
INVOCATION In honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Month, Arcadia Police Department Officers
Tom Shriver and Gene Wallace, read the names of California Peace Officers who gave
their lives in the line of duty in 2003. These were: Corporal Edward Davenport - Long
Beach P.D., Deputy Brent Jenkins - Riverside County S.D., Inspector Raymond
Giacomelli — Pittsburg P.D., Officer Gerald Griffin — San Diego P.D., Deputy Bruce Lee —
Riverside County S.D., Deputy Joshua Lancaster — Fresno County S.D., Officer Tony
Zeppetella — Oceanside P.D., Officer John Small — Inglewood P.D., Detective Abiel
Barron — Los Angeles P.D., Officer Terry Bennett — San Diego P.D., Deputy Stephen
Sorensen, Los Angeles County S.D., Officer Shannon Distel — CHIP Riverside, Corporal
Tyler Pinchot — Buena Park P.D., Officer Robert Coulter — CHIP Weaverville, Officer
Matthew Pavelka — Burbank P.D., Officer Dean Beattie — CHIP San Diego, Officer Paul
Pino, CHIP Bishop.
Reverend John Payton, Church of the Nazarene, gave the invocation
PLEDGE OF Vida Tolman, Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council /Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Wuo and Kovacic
ABSENT: Council /Agency Member Segal
MOTION TO It was moved by Council /Agency Member Wuo and seconded by Council /Agency
EXCUSE Member Chandler then carried on roll call vote as follows to excuse the absence of
Council /Agency Member Segal
ROLL CALL AYES: Council /Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Wuo and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council /Agency Member Segal
1. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
The City Manager requested the removal of the April 20, 2004 Council /Agency minutes
from the Agenda for minor corrections and the removal of Item 7.a. (TA 2003 -005, a text
amendment revising the City's Parking Regulations). Item Ta. will be re- noticed in
accordance with the City of Arcadia Municipal Code.
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MOTION WITHOUT It was moved without objection by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Mayor
OBJECTION - Pro Tern Wuo to withdraw the April 20, 2004 minutes from items 6.a. and 6.b. and to
REMOVE ITEMS withdraw item 7.a. (TA 2003 -005, a text amendment revising the City's Parking
FROM THE Regulations) from the Agenda.
AGENDA
MOTION - ORD. & It was moved by Council /Agency Member Marshall and seconded by Council /Agency
RES. READ BY Member Chandler, then carried without objection that Ordinances and Resolutions be
TITLE ONLY read by title only and that the reading in full be waived.
2. PRESENTATION of Proclamation for Peace Officers' Memorial Week
PROCLAMATION Mayor Kovacic presented a Proclamation in honor of Peace Officers' Memorial Week to
(Peace Officers' Arcadia Police Chief, Dave Hinig. The Chief accepted the proclamation and noted how
Memorial Wk.) meaningful the proclamation was to the men and women of the Arcadia Police
Department.
3. PRESENTATION of Proclamation to the Arcadia Teachers' Association in honor of
"Day of the Teacher"
PROCLAMATION Mayor. Kovacic presented a Proclamation in honor of "Day of the Teacher' to Charles.
(Day of the Teacher) Peters, President of the Arcadia Teachers' Association. Charles Peters accepted the
proclamation on behalf of the teachers of Arcadia, noted that he has been in the
profession for over thirty years and welcomed the new generation of teachers.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
a. STAFF The City Manager noted that the public hearing was regarding a request to appeal a
REPORT-THE decision of the Planning Commission denying the installation of a neon design element
APPEAL OF at 2633 South Baldwin Avenue — Long Dragon Realty. The applicant had submitted a
THE PLNG. letter dated April 21, 2004 asking the Council to defer the matter to the Council's regular
COMSN. meeting of May 18, 2004. The applicant was advised that the Council had the option of
DENIAL— continuing the hearing to another date or hearing the appeal as scheduled on the
SADR 4 -9 Agenda.
(2633 South
Baldwin Ave.)
COUNCIL Council Member Chandler requested information on why the applicant wanted more
DELIBERATION time.
& STAFF
COMMENTS Mayor Kovacic requested that the City Attorney provide options on whether the Council
should open the public hearing with the option of continuing it:'
The City Attorney gave the Council three options. One, they could open the public
hearing as scheduled, take testimony, and continue the public hearing to the next
meeting. Two, decide not to open the hearing as scheduled but just continue it. Three,
Council could conduct a full public hearing as scheduled, close it, and take action. The
City Attorney noted that the applicant had no right to a continuance. .
Mayor Kovacic noted that the City is usually cooperative with requests for continuances,
unless it prejudices someone who may have attended the scheduled hearing and would
be unable to attend some other hearing. With that, the Mayor requested that the
applicant come forward and state for. the record the reasons for the requested
continuance.
Council Member Wuo requested that Mayor Kovacic allow him to read a statement prior
to the opening of the public hearing. He stated that the City Attorney recommended that
while list is not a conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act for him to participate in
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fish to stock, ponds at private homes. The Vector Control District also provides special
educational "walk through" programs for students. Interested parties can call 814 -9466.
Council Member Chandler also congratulated his oldest son Greg on his 36th birthday
and noted his academic accomplishments.
WUO, Mayor Pro Tern Wuo commended the Mayor for commemorating Peace Officers'
Memorial Week, and also commended the Arcadia Police Officers and Teachers,
especially the officers who place their lives on the line every day to protect residents. On
Thursday, April. 22nd, he attended the Police Volunteers Appreciation Luncheon and
thanked the Outback Restaurant for their support of the event, as well as for their
support of the Arcadia High School Athletic Booster Club Golf Tournament. He also
recognized several police volunteers who donated a significant number of hours to the
Arcadia Police Department. On Saturday, April 24' ", he participated at the Family Fun
and Wellness Fair Out on by the Recreation and Community Services Department. He
commended Davis Lewis and staff for putting on such a wonderful event. He also noted
that the Arcadia Methodist Hospital, American Red Cross, and Fire Department also
participated and hopes that the event will grow in the future. On Saturday, May 1" , over
200 people, old and young, participated in the Community Bike Ride. He congratulated
his wife, Jane, who participated in the ride for the first time. He also acknowledged, how
nice the Firefighters Annual pancake breakfast was and thanked the Boy Scouts who
provided "clean up" services at the event. He encouraged, youth to join the Boy and Girl
Scouts. He also attended the ice cream sundae event on Saturday, May 1'', to thank all
of the museum volunteers. Besides the docents there are many high school student
volunteers. On Sunday, May 2nd , he attended an event to congratulate Dr. Joel Strang
for his service to the community and many developing countries. Also, the AEF had its
annual dinner. He offered congratulations to Gonna Helmberger as the Teacher of the
Year, 45 teachers who received special grants, and 7 Arcadia High School graduating
seniors that received scholarships. He also recommended that people attend the
Arcadia Law Day at the Arcadia Library, on Saturday, May 8v' , from 10:OOam to
1:OOp.m., an event coordinated by the City. of Arcadia and the Arcadia Chinese
Association. He finally wished all mothers a Happy Mother's Day.
MARSHALL Council. Member Marshall commended Jane Wuo for her participation in the Community
Bike Ride. She commented on how much she and her granddaughter enjoyed the
Firefighters' - Pancake Breakfast. She apologized for events she was unable to attend
during the past week due to a death in the family. She invited the community to
participate in several upcoming events In the Arcadia Interfaith Action Group's
celebration of National Prayer Day on Thursday, May 6d' , 7:00 p.m. at the Temple on 2"d
Avenue, the dedication of the Hugo Reid Statue on Wednesday, May 26 , 2004,
5:30p.m. at the Community Center, and the Annual "Remembering our Veterans and
their Families" event at the Arcadia County Park on May 29, 2004, 11:30 a.m.. She
reminded the public that we are at war and our armed forces are fighting for our
freedom. She also noted that City staff won two awards at the recent California
Association of Public Information Officials 2004 Award of Excellence Statewide
Communications Competition. The Community Newsletter came in 1" place for cities
with a population between 25,000 to 75,000 and the 2003 Centennial Celebration came
in 2nd place in the Special Event for Marketing /Communications Campaigns category.
She thanked staff for taking the suggestions of the Council and doing such a great job
for residents. She also thanked the Council for their efforts. Finally, she wished mothers
in Arcadia and everywhere 'a Happy Mother's Day and ended with a quote, "....Of all the
rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother."
KOVACIC Mayor Kovacic noted several upcoming community events including the Arcadia
Interfaith Action Group's recognition of the National Prayer Day at Temple Shaarei
Torah, 550 2nd Avenue, on Thursday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m. There will be more than a
dozen local churches, temples and organizations planning to participate in the
ecumenical event. He also mentioned Law Day, the free annual "Ask -a- Lawyer" legal
clinic on Saturday, May e, where there will be over 20 lawyers providing legal advice on
issues ranging from consumer rights, landlord- tenant issues, employee rights,
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Lisa Lucas, Highland Oaks PTA President, spoke about several school activities. The
new principal is a positive addition to the campus, children and parents are fond of her.
Rockin' Recess is a hit with the students; various items are purchased to engage
students in active play, especially for shy students or those having difficulty connecting
with other students. A "hock .walk" event was conducted and was a successful
fundraiser. They also try to combine academic education in partnership with life training
to encourage understanding of differences between students.. The Friends of Literature
hosts lunchtime book discussions and other fun activities.. In December there was a
special Children's Holiday Program, This is a wonderful opportunity to learn theatre arts
skills. Highland Oaks Designing Dads are offering classes in theatre arts. The arts are
highly supported at Highland Oaks. Every class has a parent docent. Programs are
provided by volunteer efforts. Rolling Readers program gives one -on -one tutoring.
Rotary Club volunteers support this program. Highland.Oaks is a school of excellence.
Parents make a difference and students are enthusiastic.
Terry Leah v, Foothill Middle School, spoke about the school's goals including
strengthening community, increasing school pride and getting students involved. A
Pirates of the Caribbean movie night was conducted that drew over 250 participants.
Campus beautification will be achieved with an outdoor amphitheatre where school
activities can be held. A capital campaign including the sale of personalized tiles will be
conducted to achieve needed funds as well as to provide participants with a lasting
legacy at the school. Foothill offers a well- rounded school program.
Mayor Kovacic mentioned that the genesis for Peacock Corner, including the peacock
motif mosaic, originally came from an art class at Foothill Middle School.
5. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
CHANDLER Council Member Chandler was honored to recognize fallen police officers and was
surprised at the number of officers killed in the state. He also noted that honoring the
teachers and President of the Teachers' Association was quite nice. He wanted to bring
attention to the fact that, for the first time, Mosquito Awareness Week was noted by the
State Legislature, especially in light of the spreading of the West Nile Virus. Workshops
on the West Nile Virus. will be held by the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector
Control District on May 6, 2004 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at 1145 N. Azusa Canyon Road, in West Covina. They will also provide free mosquito
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the public hearing, there is at least an appearance of a conflict of interest due to his
employment with Baldwin Realty Company, a competitor of the applicant.
Council Member Chandler requested that since there would be only three remaining
Council Members in the Chamber that the Council not open the hearing; he would favor
continuing the hearing so that at least four members could participate.
Mayor Kovacic inquired whether there were any persons in the audience in regard to this
matter who could not attend the meeting on May 18, 2004. Seeing none, the Mayor
noted that the appropriate motion would be to continue the matter to May 18, 2004.
MOTION -
It was moved by Council Member Chandler and seconded by Council Member Marshall
CONTINUANCE
then carried on roll call vote as follows to continue the public hearing regarding the
OF PUBLIC
appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of SADR -4 -9 to May 18, 2004.
HEARING
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Wuo and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Segal
AUDIENCE
TIME RESERVED FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
PARTICIPATION
Lisa Lucas, Highland Oaks PTA President, spoke about several school activities. The
new principal is a positive addition to the campus, children and parents are fond of her.
Rockin' Recess is a hit with the students; various items are purchased to engage
students in active play, especially for shy students or those having difficulty connecting
with other students. A "hock .walk" event was conducted and was a successful
fundraiser. They also try to combine academic education in partnership with life training
to encourage understanding of differences between students.. The Friends of Literature
hosts lunchtime book discussions and other fun activities.. In December there was a
special Children's Holiday Program, This is a wonderful opportunity to learn theatre arts
skills. Highland Oaks Designing Dads are offering classes in theatre arts. The arts are
highly supported at Highland Oaks. Every class has a parent docent. Programs are
provided by volunteer efforts. Rolling Readers program gives one -on -one tutoring.
Rotary Club volunteers support this program. Highland.Oaks is a school of excellence.
Parents make a difference and students are enthusiastic.
Terry Leah v, Foothill Middle School, spoke about the school's goals including
strengthening community, increasing school pride and getting students involved. A
Pirates of the Caribbean movie night was conducted that drew over 250 participants.
Campus beautification will be achieved with an outdoor amphitheatre where school
activities can be held. A capital campaign including the sale of personalized tiles will be
conducted to achieve needed funds as well as to provide participants with a lasting
legacy at the school. Foothill offers a well- rounded school program.
Mayor Kovacic mentioned that the genesis for Peacock Corner, including the peacock
motif mosaic, originally came from an art class at Foothill Middle School.
5. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
CHANDLER Council Member Chandler was honored to recognize fallen police officers and was
surprised at the number of officers killed in the state. He also noted that honoring the
teachers and President of the Teachers' Association was quite nice. He wanted to bring
attention to the fact that, for the first time, Mosquito Awareness Week was noted by the
State Legislature, especially in light of the spreading of the West Nile Virus. Workshops
on the West Nile Virus. will be held by the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector
Control District on May 6, 2004 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at 1145 N. Azusa Canyon Road, in West Covina. They will also provide free mosquito
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immigration, personal injury, bankruptcy, family law, government benefits, living trusts,
.and more. He encouraged the public to take advantage of this opportunity; he noted that
it's also a chance for lawyers to give back to the community and celebrate the American
foundation of the "rule of law." In the past there have been hundreds of people seeking
legal advice or direction every year at the Arcadia Public Library. He also requested that
the City Manager give a brief update on the construction on Baldwin Avenue.
CITY MANAGER The City Manager reported that construction work on Baldwin Avenue began last week
and that it would be completed by the end of July, early August. Traffic will be allowed to
go north and south every day, construction will move back and forth in the travel lanes so
it will never really be closed. Staff is working with the merchants in the area with
directional signage to help them get through the transition. The project includes the
installation of a landscape median, all new street surfacing and a new sidewalk on the
west side of the street with some parking spaces. The project should continue on
schedule.
KOVACIC Mayor Kovacic, for the record, announced the new Council Member Liaison List as
follows: Arcadia Beautiful Commission Roger Chandler; Historical Museum
Commission — Gail Marshall; Human Resources Commission — John Wuo; Library
Board of Trustees — John Wuo; Planning Commission — Roger Chandler; Recreation
Commission — Mickey Segal; Senior Citizens' Commission — Gail Marshall; Chamber of
Commerce — Gary Kovacic; Foothill Private Industry Council — John Wuo, alternate
Mickey Segal; Foothill Transit — Gail Marshall, alternate Roger Chandler; Independent
Cities Association — Gary Kovacic, alternate John Wuo; Independent Cities Risk
Management Association — Gary Kovacic, alternate Tracey Hause; L.A. County Division
of the League of California Cities — Gary Kovacic, alternate John Wuo; League of
California Cities City Selection Committee — Gary Kovacic, alternate John Wuo;
Sanitation District — Gary Kovacic, alternate Gail Marshall; San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments and Gold Line JPA — Gary Kovacic, alternate John Wuo; San Gabriel
Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District — Roger Chandler; Southern California
Association of Governments — John Wuo, alternate Mickey Segal; Youth Services
Coordinating Council — Mickey Segal, alternate Rogert Chandler. The Mayor thanked
everyone for their willingness to serve.
BARROWS City Clerk Barrows wished all the mothers in Arcadia a Happy Mother's Day
6. CONSENT AGENDA— REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Consent Agenda items were read as follows by the City Manager:
a. MINUTES Request for approval of the minutes of the March 16, 2004 and April 6, 2004 Regular
(Redev. Agency) Meeting. (The Minutes of the April 20, 2004 Regular Meeting were withdrawn from the
consent agenda.)
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 March 16, 2004 and April 6, 2004 Regular
(City Council) Meetings were presented for review. (Minutes of the April 20, 2004 Regular Meeting
were withdrawn from the consent agenda).
c. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
NO. 6422 (Prima ADOPTING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS OTHER THAN THOSE SET FORTH BY
facie speed limits) STATE LAW.
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d. AWARD 1 YR. AWARD A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,704 TO
CONTRACT TRAFFICE OPERATIONS, INC. FOR THE PAINTING OF STREET STRIPING AND
EXTENSION PAVEMENT MARKING SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 -2005; WAIVE ALL
(Street Striping & INFORMALITIES IN THE BID PROCESS; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND
Paving Mrkg. — CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY
FY 2004 -05) ATTORNEY.
e. ACCEPT ACCEPT ALL WORK PERFORMED BY PERRY C. THOMAS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
WORK AS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PRESSURE REDUCING STATIONS AS COMPLETE;
COMPLETE AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
(Pressure CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, SUBJECT TO A RETENTION OF $13,939.50.
Reducing
Station)
f. PROF. SVCS. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $348,991
AGREEMENT TO GEOSCIENCE SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. FOR AN EAST RAYMOND BASIC
(Geoscience
WATER RESOURCES PLAN.'
Support Svcs.)
g. CHANGE
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A CHANGE ORDER FOR THE
PURCHASE
PURCHASE OF MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL FROM SOUTHERN COUNTIES OIL IN THE
ORDER
AMOUNT OF $60,000.00.
(Motor Vehicle Fuel)
h. REJECT ALL
REQUEST FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE CITY
BIDS (City Signage
SIGNAGE AND BANNER PROGRAM, PHASE I.
& Banner Prog.
Phase 1)
MOTION -
It was moved by Mayor Pro Team /Agency Member Wuo and seconded by
APPROVE
Council /Agency Member Marshall, that Consent Agenda items 6.a. and 6.b. (with the
COUNCIL/AGENCY
exception of the April 20, 2004 Council /Agency minutes) 6.c., 6.d., 6.e., 61, 6.g., and
CONSENT
6:h. be approved by one motion, and then carried on roll call vote as follows with
AGENDA
Council /Agency Member Chandler abstaining on items 6.a. and 6.b.:
ROLL CALL
AYES: On items Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Wuo and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council /Agency Member Segal
ABSTAIN: Council /Agency Member Chandler (on items 6.a. and 6.b.)
7. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
a. STAFF REPORT This item was withdrawn from the meeting.
-TEXT
AMENDMENT
T.A. 03 -05
(Parking
Regulations)
b. STAFF REPORT The City Manager stated that the following would be an update report regarding
- CITY SIGN modifications to the City sign code.
STUDY
Mr. Penman, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director, reported that in
September, 2004 the Council conducted a study session at which staff presented a
number of areas in the existing sign ordinance that should be addressed in consideration
of possible changes. After the study session, staff subsequently addressed the
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standards pertaining to billboards. Currently the City Code does allow billboards through
a C.U.P. process, however there are none in the community at this time.. Staff
suggested two approaches. One was to incorporate a review of the billboard standard as
part of the sign ordinance update or alternatively, to conduct a more expedited review.
Council has the ability to prohibit billboards under certain conditions.
Staff also requested that the City Council provide direction on the review of the sign
ordinance in terms of the scope of items they would tike to see included or deleted from
the review list. The first community meeting on the review of the sign ordinance is
scheduled for May 27, 2004.
In.response to the, billboard policy question, the City Attorney reported that if. Council
prohibits billboards city-wide, it would be wise to have a substitution provision in the
same ordinance.
The City Manager also notified the public that there is a May 27, 2004, 6:30 p.m. public
meeting, open forum - style, at `the Council Chamber, whereby businesses, interested
parties, and homeowners, could express their opinions, like, dislikes, etc. about the sign
code. He noted that the Council can attend, but cannot express any opinions, since this
matter will be coming before them in a future public hearing.
COUNCIL Mayor Kovacic requested, that the Council discuss the three main points one by one to
DELIBERATION provide direction to staff. In regard to the billboard signs he asked if Council would like
the review of the billboards to go along with the other signs or to adopt a more expedited
approach if it is the consensus of the Council not to have billboards in town.
Council Member Marshall stated that she is against billboards in the community. She
noted that it would be to the City's advantage to Out something in place to make sure that
we do not have a problem in the future.
Mayor Kovacic requested that the Council direct staff on whether to allow the sign review
to apply to all signs or exempt certain signs out of the process. He stated that he
favored a comprehensive review.
Council Member Chandler favored a comprehensive review with the understanding that
it would be a larger undertaking.
Council Member Wuo stated that in light of the evening's public hearing, there may be
some confusion over whether something is a sign or a design element. A clarification
would help to determine whose jurisdiction would cover enforcement.
Mayor Kovacic noted that it seemed to be the consensus of the Council to direct staff to
conduct a comprehensive review of the various sign types. He stated that at the study
session there was no desire for the Council to change the current 213`d -1/3`d requirement
and his preference would be to leave that restriction in place.
MOTION -
EXPEDITE
BILLBOARD
STANDARD
REVIEW PROCESS
ROLL CALL
Mr. Chandler stated that he favored leaving the 2/3rd -1 /3rd requirement in place
It was moved by Council /Agency Member Chandler and seconded by Council /Agency
Member Marshall, then carried on roll call vote as follows to authorize staff to conduct an
expedited review of the City's billboard standard:
AYES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Wuo and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Segal
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MOTION - LEAVE It was moved by Mayor Kovacic and seconded by Council Member Chandler, then
2 13rd- 1 /3rd ORD. IN carried on roll-call vote as follows to leave the 2 /3'd - 1 /3rd language ratio in the Sign
PLACE Ordinance in place:
ROLL CALL
ADJOURNMENT
(In Memory of
Wardle Alcom,
Josephine Daleo,
Bonnie Rooker,
John F. Sinclair,)
(May 18, 2004)
AYES: Council Members Chandler, Marshall, W uo and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Segal
Noting no additional business, at 8:10 p.m. the City Council Regular Meeting adjourned
in memory of Wardle Alcom, Josephine Daleo, Bonnie Rooker and John F. Sinclair, to
May 18, 2004 at 6:00 pain. in the Council Chambers Conference Room for a Regular
Meeting to conduct the business of the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters or evaluation
of properties. '
James Barrows, City Clerk
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Vida Tolman
Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager
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STAFF REPORT
Development ..
May 4, 2004
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director
By: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator
Prepared By: Joseph Lambert, Associate Planner jL
SUBJECT: Consideration of an appeal of Architectural Design Review Application No.
SADR 04 -008: A reguest to install neon design elements on the building
located at 2633 S. Baldwin Avenue (Long Dragon Realty)
Recommendation: Deny
• SUMMARY
The owner of the office building located at 2633 S. Baldwin Avenue, Renee Ho, is
proposing to legalize neon banding design elements that were installed on the building
without permits. On February 12, 2004, the owner submitted an application for
Architectural Design Review of the neon elements. Staff administratively denied the
request on February 19, 2004, and the applicant appealed staffs decision to the
Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission at its meeting of March 9, 2004 voted 3 -2 to deny the appeal.
Subsequently, on March 11, 2004, the applicant submitted an appeal of the Planning
Commission's decision to the City Council. The Development Services Department is
recommending denial of the appeal.
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BACKGROUND
The applicant installed the neon design elements along the top of the office building
without permits and subsequently, was cited by a Code Services Officer. As a result,
the applicant submitted an Architectural Design Review application for the neon
elements. The application was reviewed by staff and the proposed plans were denied
on February 19, 2004. On February 25, 2004, the applicant appealed staffs
determination pursuant to Section 9295.16 of the Arcadia Municipal Code.
SADR 04 -ODB CC Report
LASER IMAGED May 9, 2004
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PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS
The subject building is a two -story office building located on the northwest corner of •
Baldwin Avenue and Las Tunas Drive, occupied by Long Dragon Realty and related
financial services offices. The applicant installed an 18" wide white neon design
element on the top of the building along the south and east building elevations. In
addition, an orange band was installed around the two tower elements on the building,
as shown in the attached photos of the subject building.
Staff reviewed the request based on the City's Architectural Design Guidelines. The
reasons for staffs denial are based on the following guidelines:
1. The architectural treatment of buildings and their materials, textures and colors,
shall be visually harmonious with existing buildings, surrounding development,
and shall enhance the appearance of the area.
2. Exposed neon tubing is not recommended as an accent material, but in some
cases is an appropriate material to be used for the primary wall sign.
In reviewing the proposed design element, staff felt that the neon was not architecturally
compatible with the design of the existing office building. Typically, office buildings do
not utilize neon as a design element. In the past, staff has allowed neon as a design
component on some restaurants and service stations. However, we have not approved
neon on office buildings. It is staffs opinion that the colored neon is inconsistent with •
the use of the building and its architectural design. Also, the neon is not compatible
with the existing "channel letter" wall sign located on the south building elevation.
Those speaking on behalf of the application stated that the neon lighting provides
additional security, and is an overall improvement to the building. The employees of
Long Dragon Realty are concerned about their safety and the safety of customers. It is
the opinion of staff that the neon design element is not appropriate for security lighting
and there are other methods to provide additional lighting or security; including
decorative wall mounted sconce lighting, ground mounted lighting, and additional
parking lot lighting. Such lighting should be reviewed and approved by staff prior to
installation.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
The Planning Commission at its March 9, 2004 meeting voted 3 -2 to deny the
Architectural Design Review. The Planning Commission concurred with staffs analysis
and denied the project based on inconsistency with the City's Architectural Design
Review Guidelines. The Commission found that the proposed design elements are not
consistent with the City's Architectural Design Guidelines for office buildings, and that
the proposed elements are not compatible with development in the surrounding area.
One of the Commissioners in favor of the application stated that any lighting in the
neighborhood is an improvement and he is in favor of "lighting up the building ". The •
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other Commissioner in favor of the application'' noted that the design elements did not
• enhance or detract from the design of the building, and he did not find it objectionable.
He also said that in absence of specific regulations prohibiting neon, he did not see how
the proposal could be denied.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
.Architectural Design,, Review decisions will not have a significant effect on the
environment and are therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
RECOMMENDATION
The'' Development Services Department recommends denial of the appeal with the
finding that the use of neon as a design element is incompatible with both the use and
architectural design of the building.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Denial
If the City Council is to deny the appeal, the Council should move to deny the
appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's denial based on inconsistency
with the City's Architectural Design.Review`Guidelines:
Aop�roval of Appeal
If the City Council is to approve the appeal, the Council should move to approve the
appeal and overrule the Planning Commission's based on the finding that the proposed
design element is consistent with the City's Architectural Design Guidelines.
Attachments: Aerial Photograph
Pictures
Appeal Letters
Project Plans
PC March 9; 2004 Minutes
Approved by:
William R. Kelly, City Manager
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Public Hearing
SADR No. 04 -008
2633 S. Baldwin Ave.
Date 03/09/04
2633 S. BALDWIN AVE., ARCADIA, CA 91007 -8325
TEL: (626) 309 -7999, FAX: (626) 309 -7977
It is with great respect that we submit the following statements to the planning
commission to appeal the decision made on the item #04 -008 on the night of March 09,
2004.
1. It is our opinion that the neon sign colors are consistent with the existing Building
sign and colors and complement the nearby commercial surroundings.
2. It is our opinion that the neon tubing enhances the building look and its
surrounding area.
We are confident that the City of Arcadia would concur with our opinions.
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It is with great respect that we submit the following statements to planning
Commission to appeal the decision for the above mentioned subject.
1. It is our opinion that the neon sign colors are consistent with the existing
Building sign and colors and complement the nearby commercial surroundings.
2.It is our opinion that the neon tubing enhance this building out look and its
security.
We are confident that the planning commission would concur with our opinion.
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4. PUBLIC HEARING HEARING SADR 2004 -008
• 2633 S. Baldwin Ave.
Renee Ho
Consideration of an appeal of staff's denial of the architectural design review for a neon design
element that was installed on the office building without approval.
The staff report was presented
In answer to a question by Commissioner Lucas, Mr. Lambert indicated that the decision was based
upon the design of the building and the use.
In answer to a question by Commissioner Hsu, Mr. Lambert said the two reasons given for the basis for
denial are in the architectural design review regulations. There is nothing in the code that addresses
neon signs.
Ms. Butler interjected that the architectural design review guidelines were approved by Planning
Commission and adopted by the City Council in February 2002. The main concern is that this is not an
integral part of the design, of the building. There have been some requests for neon type lighting that
have been approved but it is dependent upon the design of the building and use of the buildings. These
have been typically on retail buildings or restaurants. Neon bands have never been approved on an
office building. This neon lighting is an attention - attracting device and not appropriate for this building,
especially in light of how it has been designed. It is not compatible with the original design of the
• building. She went on to say that staff is concerned with the neon element. She thought they could have
used a.less obtrusive type of lighting, such as up lighting to achieve a softer look. Staff is concerned
with the aesthetics of the neon element. This type of lighting has not been encouraged in the past and
does not enhance the building, rather it becomes a focal point and this could be their reasoning for
installing it but staff feels it is inappropriate. The Long Dragon sign was approved through architectural
design review.
The public hearing was opened.
Ny Han, 436 Catalpa, spoke on behalf of the owners. He distributed an information packet, which
included pictures of the building and showed the neon lights at night. He indicated that this is a
procedural violation and they would not mind just paying a fine, and be able to keep the neon element
and.move forward. When they hired their contractor, they figured that he would obtain the necessary
approvals needed and did not feel that they should be punished for the contractor's mistake.
He discussed each photo and explained the view from each one and how it would be visible. He also
compared the neon lights on the building with the other commercial buildings in the area, such as El
Pollo Loco, which also has a band of neon around the building. Based upon the pictures, he indicated
that the neon is compatible because there are others already existing in the immediate area. He went on
to say that the neon actually enhances the look of the building and the area and disagreed with staff s
opinion that the neon is inappropriate. Although, this is categorized as an office building, it is situated
on a C -2 zoned property., Also, due to the existing business there, Long Dragon Realty which he
• classified as a retail business, they have many clients that visit them at various times of the day. The
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neon attracts customers and markets the building. The neon does not contradict architectural design
review regulations.
He explained the reasons for having the neon is to provide additional security for their employees and
customers. Recently, there have been a rash of crimes committed against realtors while they are
working late in the office. Their working hours vary, some work late into the evening because that is the
time that their clients are available to meet. The neon illuminates the building and provides additional
security. They have already installed some security lighting in the parking area and the neon is just one
more security measure. They are concerned about the safety of their customers and employees. They
have had a great relationship with the city and would like to continue it and asked for Planning
Commission's consideration with this regard.
In answer to a question by the Commission, Mr. Han indicated that the Long Dragon sign has been there
for many years. He indicated that they moved into this building in 1998 from across the street, where
they were located before. The neon will brighten their parking lot, and provide security. In reply to a
question by Chairman Baderian, Mr. Han said that they relied on their contractor to pull the necessary
permits and found out about the violation after the neon was installed.
Philip Hsu, 606 Walnut Ave. said that he is a concerned realtor. He would like to be proactive and
emphasize security and crime prevention. He submitted and read a letter from Doug Meyer, Manager
for Coldwell Banker, George Realty, which in part stated that during February one of their female
realtors was a victim of an attempted mugging and in another incident a man approached one of their
male agents with a knife." Both of these indicate the need for additional security and that a well lit
parking lot will reduce crime. They are concerned about the safety of their realtors and customers. He
noted that staff does not live in the area and does not have a vested interest, whereas, they are the
community; the residents and business owners; and very concerned with what goes " on in their
neighborhood. They, the business owners and residents, feel that this would be a plus and will improve
the area. According to code, there are exceptions as to when neon could be used, and he felt that this
would fall into that category. Their neon tubing would be compatible with El Polio Loco which has a
similar band of orange neon around its building. It would be visually harmonious.
Nancy Chan, 217 Sharon Rd., said she drives in this area all the time and it was a dark comer before the
restaurants came in and now the comer is lit up and looks nice. Before, this was a dangerous comer,
especially because a lot of people walk there. This comer is a gateway into the City and it is nice that it
is lit up because a dark comer does not do justice to the city. She thought the neon would greatly
increase security and as far as aesthetics ft would be compatible with the other comers of the
intersection. She suggested solving the code violation by talking and compromising with the property
owner.
Chairman Baderian asked.Mr. Han if they ever contacted the Police.Dept. informing them of their
concerns about safety and lack of lighting? Also, they, have been in this building since 1998, why are
they requesting this now? ._
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In reply,, Mr. Shu said that he discussed the matter today with the Police Department and they felt that
additional lighting would be a good idea because it would provide security and be another crime
prevention tool. In fact, they encouraged, other buildings to do the same. They are requesting this now
due to the recent crimes that was committed in realty offices. As mentioned, they have enhanced the
lighting in the parking lot and the walkways and this is just another added security measure. •
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No one else spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item.
. 1 MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Wen to close the public
hearing. The motion passed by voice vote with no one dissenting.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian
NOES: None
Commissioner Wen felt that any type of lighting is good and will impact the neighborhood. He viewed
this with the perspective of encouraging businesses. In fact, the racetrack, after being in business for so
many years, added illuminated signs at several key comers to attract business. As an electrical engineer
he likes to see buildings illuminated. He liked lighting up the skeleton of the building. With regard to
whether it is appropriate or not, he said that looking at this comet, there is a gas station and other
commercial uses that are well lit. This light is very typical of Chinese structure and culture and it high
lights the Asian realty company. There is nothing wrong with it. The color matches and the building
stands out. Looking at how a business would view this, they are looking to enlarge their exposure.
Although, he thought they should have gotten permission before installing the lights.
In answer to a question by Commissioner Olson, Ms. Butler indicated that if Arco wanted to redo their
• signs, they would be required to have a monument sign. The new guidelines that were recently adopted
by City Council encourage monument signs, although, it is not specified in the code. When the City
Council adopted the new guidelines, it was their desire to encourage monument style signs, so staff is
trying to encourage that and feels that would be compatible with the design guidelines and sign
regulations.
Commissioner Olson felt they should be looking at this as if it does not exist. It was put up without any
review or approval, therefore, in his opinion, this does not exist and that is how they should review it.
This was installed without permits and is this what they want in the city? Is this what they want the city
to look like and do they want this in Arcadia? If they were concerned about vandalism and crime, would
this be the sign that they should approve to address their concerns? He was not sure that would be the
way to go. But what this sign does for the property owner is illuminate the building and help the
business. The city does have specific regulations for signs on buildings and he was troubled that the
applicant referred to this violation as "procedural'. Had they approached the city, they would not be
here right now. Staff has reviewed this and even though it was reviewed after the fact, it still does not
comply. This is not a question of allowing the property owner to pay a fine but allowing him to keep an
illegally installed element, it is what is appropriate in the city and what is not. Again, they should
review this as if it is not there. This is not a financial hardship issue but uniformity of development and
compatibility.
Ms. Butler said that the neon lighting is not considered as a sign but is considered a design element.
Staff reviewed it based on compatibility with building and the surrounding area. Staff is also objecting
to the Greek style design proposed.
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Commissioner Olson further stated that if the issues are to reduce crime and provide security, then the
applicant should provide additional lighting in the parking and walkway areas. There are different ways
of accenting and providing additional lighting for security. They should look at this as if it is not there •
and would they approve it based on current regulations and he thought they would deny it.
Commissioner Lucas said in his opinion the applicant is advocating that this is a form of lighting,
whereas, staff is saying that it is a design issue. He agreed with Commissioner Olson's comments. He
did not think this was appropriate lighting for the building. He did not know whether this was the best
answer to provide additional security. He felt that this is a design issue and the only reason that security
issue has been discussed is because the applicant brought it up.
Commissioner Hsu said he drove by the area last night and saw the lighting. He did not feel that it
enhances the building, nor did he find it objectionable. In absence of specific regulations, he could not
see how they could prohibit this type of lighting.
In reply to a question by Chairman Baderian, Ms. Butler stated that they look at this as an office
building and not a commercial use or the zoning of the property. Neon lighting is not encouraged, only
on rare occasions for restaurants or service stations but never on office buildings. There are many ways
and techniques to illuminate a building such as down lighting. Many hours were spent reviewing this.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Lucas to deny the appeal of
SADR 2004 -008 and to uphold staff s denial based on inconsistency with the City's architectural
Design Review Guidelines. •
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Lucas, Olson, Baderian
NOES: Commissioners Hsu, Wen
Chairman Baderian noted that there is a five working day appeal period. Appeals are to be filed by
March 16.
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Re: City Councilors Hearing Extension Request
Property Address: 2633 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007
Case Number: SADR 2004 -008
To Whom. It May Concern:
Please be advised that we, the subject property owners, need more
time to do research work for May 49 2004 hearing. We hereby
request an extension of the City Councilors hearing to May 189 2004.
We are look forward to hearing your approval at your earliest
convenience.
Best regards,
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PUBLIC HEARING SADR 2004 -008
2633 S. Baldwin Ave.
Renee Ho
1. Background Statement
2. Explanations
3. Neighborhood business Letters of Support
4. Exhibit 1 — Sign company contract
• 5. Picture 1— Subject Building in daylight
6. Picture 2 — Building intersection from southeast position at night.
7. Picture 3 — Building intersection from east position at night.
8. Picture 4 —A sign from neighboring business at night.
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Abstract
Background
As the building owners, we signed a contract with Fortune Sign (the "Sign Company ") on
December 1, 2003, (See exihibit I) to erect the neon sign in question. As implied by the
contract, the Sign Contract assumed responsibility for obtaining any and all necessary
permits. Due to the negligence of the Sign Company, we, the owners, have become
the victims in this case.
Our first indication that the Sign Company did not received the requisite city permits
came on February 10; 2004, when we received form the City of Arcadia a property
maintenance notice of violation. This notice indicated that our sign did "not meet City of
Arcadia sign ordinances." On February 12, 2004, we promptly submitted the proper
application for permit to remedy the negligence of the Sign Company.
On- February 19, 2004, we received the permit denial letter from the Development
Services Department based on "inconsistency with the City's Architectural _ Design
Guidelines." We appealed the case on February 25, 2004. then, we received the hearing
schedule and a copy of the "staff Report" form the Development Services Department
• (DSD� providing proposal, analysis and recommendation for either "denial of appeal" or
"approval of appeal."
Argument Summary
We have attached our explanations to the reasons provided by the DSD for permit denial.
The two main reasons for denial were that the sign was "not visually harmonious" with
the surrounding environment, and that neon tubing was usually not allowed for office
buildings. As our argument details, the sign coordinates well with the surrounding color
schemes and actually adds to the visual harmony, as attested by a written and signed
statement from our neighboring businesses. In addition, the neon tubing used was
appropriate and falls under the city ordinance exception which allows tubing to be used
on retail stores. Our building is a real estate sales retail store, and therefore, should fall
within the exception to the ordinance granted by the City.
Conclusion
Even though the Sign Company, a third party we are not liable for, caused this conflict,
as a gesture of goodwill, we would be willing to consider paying a reasonable fine in
order to obtain the necessary permit to keep the sign. We would like to work with the
City to help remedy this unfortunate situation for the best solution to all parties involved.
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PUBLIC HEARING SADR 2004 -008
Background Statement: As the building owner, we have signed a contract with "Fortune
Sign" on December 1, 2003 (See exhibit 1) to contract this neon sign job to them. Due to the
negligence of the Sign Company, we, the owner, have become the victim of this case.
Upon receiving the property maintenance notice of violation from City of Arcadia on February
10, 2004 indicating "Signs that do not meet City of Arcadia sign ordinances ", On February 12,
2004, we submitted the application for permit to remedy the negligence of the sign Company.
On February 19, 2004, we received the denial letter from the Development Services Department
based on "inconsistency with the City's Architectural Design Guidelines.
We appealed the case on February 25, 2004. Then, we received the hearing schedule and a copy
• of the "Staff Report" of the Development Services Dept providing proposal, analysis and
recommendation for either "denial of appeal" or "approval of appeal ".
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Explanations
The architectural treatment of buildings and their materials, textures and colors, shall be visually
harmonious with existing buildings, surrounding development, and shall enhance the appearance of the
area. The neon is not consistent with other development in the vicinity, and does not aesthetically enhance
the design of the building or the neighborhood. The neon is also inconsistent with the existing `channel
letter" wall sign located on the south building elevation.
— Explanation—
Picture 1 depicts the subject building in the day light. Clearly the neon tubing is
neither visually distracting nor dissonant with the existing building, buildings, or
surrounding areas.
Picture 2 illustrates the comer of Las Tunas Dr. and Baldwin Ave. shown from a
southeast position. From this picture, it is also apparent that the color scheme and
visual accents are not only consistent with, but also effectively enhances the
aesthetics of the surrounding businesses that occupy the four comers. The neon
accents utilize the exact same colors as the existing "channel letter" wall sign on the
south building elevation. These two colors are orange and white. White is most
harmonious and compatible with all other colors and visually pleasing with the other
buildings in the vicinity. Under further inspection of the surrounding businesses, the
colors most widely used are also white and orange; as seen in El Pollo Loco, the
Arco logo, and the Big Lots! logo and sign.
Picture 3 further illustrates these points.
2. Exposed tubing is not recommended as an accent material, but in some cases is an appropriate material to
be used for the primary wall sign.
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—Explanation —
The use of exposed tubing material for our building accent is not only
appropriate, but in fact, the Derfe ct material in this situation. The neon tubing
material gives us the ability to visually enhance at night, yet is virtually invisible
during the day when not needed. In picture 1, it is shown that the neon tubing is less
noticeable and is still consistent with other buildings and /or structures in daylight.
3. In some cases staff has allowed neon as a design component on some restaurant and other retail buildings.
Typically, office buildings do not utilize neon as a design element, which is more typically associated with
retail and restaurant uses. Staff feels that the colored neon is inconsistent with the type of building and its
architectural design.
— Explanation—
Although our building is an office building, we are a sales office. We provide
services, but fundamentally, we are in retail sales. The colored neon helps us to
• attract and market customers that we depend on to maintain the reputation of the
model real estate office we strive for. The neon tubing does not contradict the
architectural design as it only delineates the contours of the building.
In recent times, real estate offices have required more safety because crime
against our Realtors and clients has increased. Our office work hours are not bound
by the same hours in normal work environments. We work when our clients have
time, which is after hours. Our neon accent not only adds to the safety of our
customers, our agents and the surrounding public, but it also makes it easier for our
customers to find our building while driving at night. The safety of our customers is
very important to us and we feel that an increase in lighting in the parking lot and on
the wall will help us achieve that goal.
Long Dragon Realty has been in Arcadia for 13 years. We have a great
relationship with the city and would want to continue this great relationship. We
would greatly appreciate the Planning Commissioner's Approval of our building
accent so we may continue to serve Arcadia for the betterment of the city.
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To Whom It May Concern:
Please be advised that we, as the neighbor of Building 2633 S. Balwin
Ave., Arcadia, we have no objection to the newly installed neon tubing
architectural design on top of the building. We find that the designs are
very unique and artistic, the colors are visually harmonious with the
existing buildings, surrounding development, and enhance the appearance
of the areas.
We have noticed at the night time the white and orange colors of the neon
design match the same colors of the lighting of the surrounding buildings
i.e. Mandarin Shanghai Restaurant, El Pollo Loco Mexican Restaurant,
and Big Lot Discount Store etc. It is consistent with the surrounding
development of the areas.
• In conclusion, we are in support of the newly installed neon tubing design
on the top of the building of 2633 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. With the
neon lighting on the subject property, it has enlighten the areas a lot.
Best regards,
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To Whom It May Concern:
Please be advised that we, as the neighbor of Building 2633 S. Balwin
Ave., Arcadia, we have no objection to the newly installed neon tubing
architectural design on top of the building. We find that the designs are
very unique and artistic, the colors are visually harmonious with the
existing buildings, surrounding development, and enhance the appearance
of the areas.
We have noticed at the night time the white and orange colors of the neon
design match the same colors of the lighting of the surrounding buildings
i.e. Mandarin Shanghai Restaurant, El Pollo Loco Mexican Restaurant,
and Big Lot Discount Store etc. It is consistent with the surrounding
development of the areas.
• In conclusion, we are in support of the newly installed neon tubing design
on the top of the building of 2633 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. With the
neon lighting on the subject property, it has enlighten. the areas a lot.
Best regards,
Signed by: 5a"11 LWtt Date: *01log
Name & Title: `
Business Name: First Baptist Church
;Associate Pestgre Chel4tlsin
• Re: 2633 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007
To Whom It May Concern:
Please be advised that we, as the neighbor of Building 2633 S. Balwin
Ave., Arcadia, we have no objection to the newly installed neon tubing
architectural design on top of the building. We find that the designs are
very unique and artistic, the colors are visually harmonious with the
existing buildings, surrounding development, and enhance the appearance
of the areas.
We have noticed at the night time the white and orange colors of the neon
design match the same colors of the lighting of the surrounding buildings
i.e. Mandarin Shanghai Restaurant, El Pollo Loco Mexican Restaurant,
and Big Lot Discount Store etc. It is consistent with the surrounding
development of the areas.
• In conclusion, we are in support of the newly installed neon tubing design
on the top of the building of 2633 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. With the
neon lighting on the subject property, it has enlighten the areas a lot.
Best regards,
Signed by: 4 Date: -3
Name & Title:
Business Name: Mandarin Shanghai Restaurant
Tel: 626 - 445 -4555
Address: 558 Las Tunas Dr., Arcadia 91
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To Whom It May Concern:
Please be advised that we, as the neighbor of Building 2633 S. Balwin
Ave., Arcadia, we have no objection to the newly installed neon tubing
architectural design on top of the building. We find that the designs are
very unique and artistic, the colors are visually harmonious with the
existing buildings, surrounding development, and enhance the appearance
of the areas.
We have noticed at the night time the white and orange colors of the neon
design match the same colors of the lighting of the surrounding buildings
i.e. Mandarin. Shanghai Restaurant, El Pollo Loco Mexican Restaurant,
and Big Lot Discount Store etc. It is consistent with the surrounding
development of the areas.
• In conclusion, we are in support of the newly installed neon tubing design
on the top of the building of 2633 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. With the
neon lighting on the subject property, it has enlighten the areas a lot.
Best regards,
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To Whom It May Concern:
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Please be advised that we, as the neighbor of Building 2633 S. Balwin
Ave., Arcadia, we have no objection to the newly installed neon tubing
architecturaf design on top of the building. We find that the designs are
very unique and artistic, the colors are visually harmonious with the
existing buildings, surrounding development, and enhance the appearance
of the areas.
We have noticed at the night time'the white and orange colors of the neon
design match the same colors of the lighting of the surrounding buildings
i.e. Mandarin Shanghai Restaurant, El Pollo Loco Mexican Restaurant,
and Big Lot Discount Store etc. It is consistent with the surrounding
development of the areas.
In conclusion, we are in support of the newly installed neon tubing design
on the top of the building of 2633 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. With the
neon lighting on the subject property, it has enlighten the areas a lot.
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To manufacture and install the following:
1• A. South Elevation: White neon (pattern) 45', actual size: 299;
Orange neon boarder. 37'
B. Comer. white neon (pattern) 54' , actual size: 29' -6";
Orange neon boarder: 32'
C. East Elevation: white neon (pattern) W-2", -actual size: 353'
Orange neon boarder: 39
** Total white neon pattern: 0381.50' $8,518.75 + tax
** Total orange neon boarder. 108' $1,296.00 + tax
** Total Neon: $9,814.75 + tax
Old customer discount: - - $981.50
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4. Electrician cost: $1,320.00
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° °��°` STAFF REPORT
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Development Services Department
DATE: May 4, 2004
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Don Penman, Development Services Director /Assistant City Manager
Dave Hinig, Police Chief
Philip A. Wray, City Engineer6�Nl
Ed Cline, City Traffic Engineer
Prepared by: Ramiro S. Gonzalez, Assistant Engineer`
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 6422 Setting Forth Prima Facie Speed Limits on Highland Oak
Drive between Foothill Boulevard and Orange Grove Avenue
Recommendation: Adopt
• SUMMARY
Under the California Vehicle Code, section 40802, radar enforcement of the prima facie
speed limit of 25 miles per hour on local streets is permitted if the roadway width is not more
than 40 feet. Streets, whose widths exceed that dimension, and whose speed limits are
enforced by radar, must have the speed limit justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey
(E &TS). Highland Oaks Drive from Foothill Boulevard north to Orange Grove Avenue is 44
feet wide. Consequently, the street does not qualify as a local street. Accordingly, the
Police Department and the Development Services Department, Engineering Division have
conducted an E &TS to justify radar enforcement. The results of the study indicate a speed
limit of 30 miles per hour for this roadway.
Resolution 6422 replaces Resolution 6420 in its entirety to include Highland Oaks Drive
from Foothill Boulevard to Orange Grove Avenue with a speed limit of 30 miles per hour.
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 6422.
BACKGROUND
Highland Oaks Drive has not previously been part of an E &TS for the purpose of
establishing a prima facie speed limit. It recently came to staffs attention that, because the
width of Highland Oaks Drive between Foothill Blvd and Orange Grove Avenue is 44 feet, it
does not qualify as a local street. Thus, the 25 -mile per hour speed limit does not apply.
• The City of Arcadia uses the Caltrans method for determining speed limits. The Caltrans
method bases speed zoning on the premise that a reasonable speed limit is one that
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Staff Report
Resolution No. 6422 Setting Forth Prima Facie Speed Limits
May 4, 2004
Page 2 •
conforms to the actual behavior of the majority of motorists and that by measuring speeds,
one will be able to select a limit that is both reasonable and effective.
The Caltrans method states, in effect, that speed limits should be normally established at
the first five mile per hour increment below the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile is
defined as that speed at or below at which 85 percent of the traffic is moving and is often
referred to as critical speed. Speed limits higher than the 85th percentile are not generally
considered reasonable and safe, and limits below the 85th percentile do not facilitate the
orderly movement of traffic. Speed limits set at or slightly below the 85th percentile speed
provide law enforcement officers with a means of controlling drivers who will not conform to
what the majority considers reasonable and prudent.
As a check of validity for the proposed speed limit, the accident history and the roadway
conditions should be analyzed. If the analysis of the -two -year accident history reveals an
accident rate greater than what would be statistically expected from the traffic volume and
road type, the speed limit should be reduced. Other factors that should be considered are
roadway design speed, safe stopping sight distance, super - elevation, shoulder conditions,
profile conditions, intersection spacing and offsets, commercial driveway characteristics,
pedestrian traffic in the roadway without sidewalks, etc.
Procedures as outlined in the Caltrans Traffic manual and briefly described above were is
followed by the Police Department in conducting the radar speed measurements as well as
by the Development Services Department, Engineering Division in reviewing accident
records and field checking for unusual conditions. The data thus obtained formed the basis
of this report and recommendations.
Prevailing Speeds
The speed check was conducted during off -peak hours and contained 100 vehicles. The
85th percentile was determined to be 35 MPH. The pace, which is that 10 -mile per hour
increment containing the largest number of vehicles, was 25 -34 MPH and contained 70
percent of all vehicle sampled. The median and average speeds were 30 and 31 MPH.
Mid -block Accidents
The two -year history of mid -block collisions was examined and revealed that one non -injury
collision has occurred during the period of January 2000 to December 2002.
Speed Limit Reduction
The speed limit justified by the prevailing speed study could be reduced by five miles per
hour if the injury accident or accident rates are equal to or exceed citywide or countywide
averages. •
- Staff Report
Resolution No. 6422 Setting Forth Prima Facie Speed Limits
May 4, 2004
• Page 3
Two additional factors were also considered in establishing a justification of the proposed
speed limits:
• Roadway characteristics not readily apparent to the driver.
• Consistency with posted speed limits in adjacent jurisdictions.
Since the roadway section has a minimal accident history, other roadway characteristics
must be taken into consideration. The roadway characteristics are:,
• Abutting development: Residential neighborhood.
• Pedestrian and Bicycle activity: The east side of the section does not have sidewalk.
The intersection of Highland Oaks Drive and Sycamore Avenue is a School
Crossing. A Four -Way Stop and a School Crossing Guard control the Crossing.
Analysis
Since the Speed Survey indicates that a large majority of vehicles is traveling between 25
MPH and 34 MPH, and that the median and average speeds are 30 -31 MPH, a reduction of
the speed limit to 30 MPH is justified. It may be further argued that based on the roadway
• characteristics as outlined above a reduction to the 30 MPH speed limit is reasonable.
Based on the above discussion, the roadway is recommended for a reduction of the 85t'
percentile speed of 35 MPH to 30 MPH. Staff recommends establishing a prima facie
speed limit of 30 MPH on Highland Oaks Drive.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6422 Setting Forth Prima Facie Speed
Limits on Highland Oak Drive between Foothill Boulevard and Orange Grove Avenue.
APPROVED BY: Y_1wh
William R. Kelly, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 6422
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PRIMA
FACIE SPEED LIMITS OTHER THAN THOSE SET
FORTH BY STATE LAW
WHEREAS, in accordance with California Vehicle Code Sections 22357
and 22358, Sections 3221 and 3222 of the Arcadia Municipal Code authorize the
City Council, on the basis of an engineering and traffic survey, to increase or
decrease the prima facie speed limit otherwise allowed by state law on certain
streets in order to facilitate the orderly movement of vehicular traffic in a manner
that is reasonable and safe; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arcadia has recently conducted an engineering and
traffic survey which together with earlier such engineering and traffic surveys,
indicates that a speed either greater than or less than that otherwise permitted by
state law upon certain streets in the City would facilitate the orderly movement of
vehicular traffic and would be reasonable and safe; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires and intends to keep in place without
interruption those certain increases and decreases in the prima facie speed limit on
certain streets set forth in Arcadia Municipal Code Sections 3221 through and
including 3221.23 and Sections 3222 through and including 3222.9; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 2190 which
permits the City Council, by resolution, to increase or decrease the prima facie
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speed limit on certain streets based on an engineering and traffic survey, while at
the same time removing from the Arcadia Municipal Code those certain increases
or decreases in prima facie speed limits in existence at the time of adoption of
Ordinance No. 2190.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. On the basis of an engineering and traffic survey
conducted by the City, an increase in the speed otherwise permitted by State law
upon the following streets would facilitate the orderly movement of vehicular
traffic and would be reasonable and safe. Therefore, the prima facie speed limit
shall be as hereinafter set forth on those streets or parts of streets specified
hereinafter in this Section 1:
Baldwin Avenue between Huntington Drive and Camino Real Avenue,
thirty (30) miles per hour.
Baldwin Avenue between Camino Real Avenue and Live Oak Avenue, forty
(40) miles per hour.
Camino Real Avenue between Baldwin Avenue and the easterly city limit of
the City of Arcadia, thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
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Duarte Road between the easterly and westerly city limits of the City of
Arcadia, thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
First Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and Huntington Drive, thirty-five
(35) miles per hour.
First Avenue between Diamond Street and Las Flores Avenue, thirty-five
(35) miles per hour.
Foothill Boulevard between Santa Anita Avenue and Fifth Avenue, thirty-
five (35) miles per hour.
Golden West Avenue between Huntington Drive and Naomi Avenue, thirty
(30) miles per hour.
Holly Avenue between Huntington Drive and Live Oak Avenue, thirty-five
(35) miles per hour.
Las Tunas Drive between Baldwin Avenue and Live Oak Avenue, forty (40)
miles per hour.
Live Oak Avenue between the easterly and westerly city limits of the City of
Arcadia, forty (40) miles per hour.
Longden Avenue between the westerly City Limit and easterly city limits of
the City of Arcadia, thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
Mayflower Avenue between the northerly and southerly city limits of the
City of Arcadia, thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
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Orange Grove Avenue between the westerly city limit of the City of Arcadia
and Santa Anita Avenue, thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
Santa Anita Avenue between the northerly city limit of the City of Arcadia
and Huntington Drive, thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
Santa Anita Avenue between Huntington Drive and the southerly city limit
of the City of Arcadia, forty (40) miles per hour.
Second Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and Duarte Road, thirty-five
(35) miles per hour.
Second Avenue between Duarte Road and the southerly city limit of the City
of Arcadia, thirty-five (3 5) miles per hour.
Sierra Madre Boulevard between the westerly city limit of the City of
Arcadia and Santa Anita Avenue, thirty (30) miles per hour.
Sixth Avenue between the northerly city limit of the City of Arcadia and
Live Oak Avenue, thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
Sunset Boulevard between the westerly city limit and the southerly city limit
of the City of Arcadia, forty (40) miles per hour.
Tenth Avenue between the northerly and southerly city limits of the City of
Arcadia, thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
Huntington Drive between Colorado Place and Fifth Avenue, thirty -five (35)
miles per hour.
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Highland Oaks Drive between Foothill Boulevard and Orange Grove
Avenue, thirty (30) miles per hour.
SECTION 2. On the basis of an engineering and traffic survey
conducted by the City, the speed permitted by State law upon the following streets
is more than is reasonable and safe. Therefore, the prima facie speed limit shall be
as hereinafter set forth on those streets or parts of streets specified hereinafter in
this Section 2, and such prima facie speed limits are hereby determined to be
appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of vehicular traffic and are
reasonable and safe:
Baldwin Avenue between Orange Grove Avenue and Foothill Boulevard,
forty (40) miles per hour.
Baldwin Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and Huntington Drive, forty
(40) miles per hour.
Campus Drive between Holly Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue, thirty-five
(35) miles per hour.
Colorado Boulevard between Colorado Street and Fifth Avenue, thirty-five
(35) miles per hour.
El Monte Avenue between Duarte Road and Live Oak Avenue, forty (40)
miles per hour.
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Foothill Boulevard between the westerly city limit of the City of Arcadia
and Santa Anita Avenue, forty-five (45) miles per hour.
Huntington Drive between Michillinda Avenue and Colorado Place, forty-
five (45) miles per hour.
hour.
Lower Azusa Road from City Limit to City Limit, forty-five (45) miles per
Peck Road between the northerly and southerly city limits of the City of
Arcadia, forty (40) miles per hour.
Colorado Street between Michillinda Avenue and Colorado Boulevard,
forty-five (45) miles per hour.
Colorado Place between Colorado Boulevard and Huntington Drive, forty
(40) miles per hour.
SECTION 3. The increase and decrease in prima facie speed limits set
forth in this Resolution shall be effective upon the date that appropriate signs either
exist or are erected upon the applicable street giving notice of the foregoing prima
facie speed lirriits.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of may- , 2004.
/s/ GARY A. KOVACIC
Mayor of the City of Arcadia
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, JAMES H. BARROWS, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies
that the foregoing Resolution No. 6422 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 4th day of May, 2004 and that said Resolution was
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Member Marshall, Wuo and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Segal
ABSTAIN: Council Member Chandler
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JAMES N® BARROWS
City Clerk of the City of Arcadia
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ORATID9 STAFF REPORT
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Public Works Services Department
May 4, 2004
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director
Prepared by: Tom Tait, Field Services Manager
Dave Thompson, Street Superintendent
SUBJECT: Award of Contract: Street Striping and Pavement Marking Services
Recommendation: Award a one (1) year contract extension in the amount
of $75,704 to Traffic Operations, Inc. for street striping and pavement
marking services.
SUMMARY
• On July 1, 2003, the City Council approved a one (1) year agreement with Traffic
Operations, Inc. for $74,646 to perform citywide street striping and pavement marking
services. Traffic Operations, Inc. is reaching the end of their agreement and has
submitted a written offer to extend the contract in accordance with the existing
agreement.
The contractor's offer of extension includes a 1.4% Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA)
of $1,058.22 to help offset the rising fuel costs. To ensure that the City continues to
receive the outstanding service provided by the contractor, staff recommends that the
City Council approve a one (1) year contract extension in the amount of $75,704 to
Traffic Operations, Inc. for street striping and pavement marking services.
DISCUSSION
The existing street striping and pavement marking program includes annual striping on
all major arterial streets. Collector streets are painted once every two (2) years and
commercial streets once every three (3) years. Residential streets are scheduled once
every three (3) years. Additionally, all yellow school markings will continue to be
painted in August before school begins. Miscellaneous striping, service requests, and
areas requiring more frequent painting will be handled on an as- needed basis.
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Mayor and City Council
May 4, 2004
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The current Agreement provides for one (1) year contract extensions. Traffic
Operations, Inc. is currently approaching the end of their contract and has submitted a
written offer to extend the term of this contract for an additional one (1) year in
accordance with the existing Agreement and the consideration of a 1.4% COLA
increase due to the rising costs of gas. The offer indicates no other changes in
compensation or conditions of the existing Agreement. Staff believes that the one (1)
year extension would be beneficial to the City, resulting in the continuance of
outstanding street striping and pavement marking services from the contractor.
Staff is recommending that the City Council award a one (1) year contract extension for
Street striping and pavement marking services to Traffic Operations, Inc.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $76,000 have been budgeted in the 2004 -2005 Operating
Budget for street striping and pavement marking operations.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Award a one (1) year contract extension in the amount of $75,704 to Traffic
Operations, Inc. for the painting of street striping and pavement marking
services for Fiscal Year 2004 -2005.
2. Waive all informalities in the bid process.
3. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
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Public Works Services Department
May 4, 2004
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director
Prepared by: Gary F. Lewis, General Services Manager
Ken Herman, Associate Civil Engineer '
SUBJECT: Acceptance — Construction of Pressure Reducing Stations
Recommendation: Accept all work performed by Perry C. Thomas
Construction. Inc. as complete and authorize the final payment to be made
in accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of
$13,939.50.
• SUMMARY
On June 17, 2003, the City Council awarded a contract to Perry C. Thomas
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $431,195.00 for the Construction of Three (3)
Pressure Reducing Stations (location map attached). 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 $278,789.93. This amount reflects the original contract amount
of $431,195 plus four (4) contract change orders for additional work, totaling $27,030.60
and one (1) contract change order for work deleted from the project, totaling
($179,435.67).
Staff recommends that the City Council accept all work performed by Perry C. Thomas
Construction, Inc. as complete and authorize the final payment to be made in
accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of $13,939.50.
BACKGROUND
The Construction of Three (3) Pressure Reducing Stations was initiated by a seismic
study performed by the Army Corp of Engineers in 1997. This study identified the need
to provide an alternate source of water supply to the various pressure zones in the
event that the water supply to the zone was disrupted by seismic activity or some other
disaster. The pressure reducing stations allow lower pressure zones to be supplied by
• higher pressure zones by reducing the pressure in the main as it passes through
specially designed valves.
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May 4, 2004
Page 2
DISCUSSION
The final construction cost of the Pressure Reducing Stations is $278,789.93. This
amount reflects the original contract amount of $431,195 plus four (4) contract change
orders for additional work, totaling $27,030.60 and one (1) contract change order for
work deleted from the project, totaling ($179,435.67) for work deleted from the project.
A summary of the items included in the change orders is as follows:
Change Order Description of Extra Work Cost ($J
1 Provide offset fittings to cross existing telephone
3,487.53
conduit at Station 1 -2
2 Field modification of Station 3 -4 electric pedestal
7,000.00
3 Reduction of Scope to eliminate Station 2 -3
(179,435.67)
4 Cost of Non - returnable items associated with
12,668.44
elimination of Station 2 -3
5 Break and remove buried asphalt layer in El Monte
3,874.63
Ave.
Total Cost $ (152,405.07)
The Pressure Reducing Station for Zone 2 -3 was removed from the project because of
construction complications with underground utilities that were interfering with the
Station, problems associated with future widening of Duarte Road and difficulties in
establishing right -of -way limits in this area. Based on these obstacles, staff feels it is in
the City's best interest to defer construction of this station until a new location could be
selected. The project location will be reviewed and re- budgeted in a future Capital
Project.
The terms and conditions of this contract have been complied with and the work has
been performed to staff's satisfaction. Staff recommends that the City Council accept all
work performed by. Perry C. Thomas Construction, Inc. as complete and authorize the
final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject• to a
retention of $13,939.50.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The City Council adopted a Negative Declaration for the project on November 21, 2000,
pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental .Quality Act. Staff found no
substantial evidence that the project would have a significant or potentially significant
adverse effect on the environment. • As a condition of federal grant approval, the EPA
completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) under the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA), which resulted in a finding of no significant impact. The public comment
period for the EA has concluded and EPA has certified the EA and released the grant
funds.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The 2002 -03 Capital Improvement Projects has allocated $491,200 for the construction
phase of the installation of these three (3) pressure- reducing stations. After submittal of
the proper forms by the City, the EPA will refund up to 55% of the total cost expended
by the City associated with this project's design, construction management, and
construction.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Accept all work performed by Perry C. Thomas Construction, Inc. for the
Construction of Pressure Reducing Stations as complete.
2. Authorize final payment to be made in accordance with the contract
documents, subject to a retention of $13,939.50.
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STAFF REPORT
Public Works Services Department
May 4, 2004
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Dire r
Prepared by: Tom Tait, Field Services Mana r
SUBJECT: Award — East Raymond Basin Water Resources Plan
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement in the amount of $348,991 with Geoscience Support
Services, Inc. for an East Raymond Basin Water Resources Plan
SUMMARY
• As part of the Water Resources Program, the cities of Arcadia and Sierra Madre were
granted federal funding by the EPA for the East Raymond Basin Water Resources Plan
(ERBWRP) that would identify programs and projects that would increase water supply
reliability and quality in the event of a major earthquake or catastrophe. The Plan would
investigate any additional ground water supplies through expansion and rehabilitation of
the Santa Anita Creek spreading basins and optimization of the Sierra Madre spreading
operations, as well as consideration of importing water for artificial recharge in lieu of
pumping. The Plan would also determine the economic viability for each replenishment
alternative and proposed options that will enhance additional groundwater development.
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Geoscience Support Services, Inc., as project manager, in association with Stetson
Engineers, and Van Dell and Associates formed together to work on the East Raymond
Basin Water Resources Plan (ERBWRP). Their team and one other project team
submitted proposals to perform the East Raymond Basin Water Resources Plan
(ERBWRP). A staff committee from the City of Arcadia, Sierra Madre and Los Angeles
County of Public Works interviewed the firms and selected Geoscience Support
Services, Inc. as the most qualified firm to perform the work. Staff recommends that a
professional services agreement be awarded to Geoscience Support Services, Inc. in
the amount of $348,991 for the East Raymond Basin Water Resources Plan
(ERBWRP).
LASER IMAGED
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May 4, 2004
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DISCUSSION
The Cities of Arcadia and Sierra Madre, along with the Los Angeles County Department
of Public Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) have conducted
numerous studies in the East Raymond Basin and its watersheds. These projects have
specifically focused on water system reliability, infrastructure rehabilitation and
restoration of the Santa Anita Dams and spreading facilities. The studies indicate a
potential to increase the groundwater supply resources for the cities of Arcadia and
Sierra Madre and thus increase water supply reliability, most importantly following a
seismic event.
The East Raymond Basin is located in the eastern portion of the Raymond Basin, also
referred to as the Santa Anita Sub -area of the Raymond Basin. The cities of Arcadia
and Sierra Madre are the only two municipalities who have wells in this Basin. Ground
water in the Basin is recharged primarily through deep percolation of surface water in
washes, creed beds and spreading basins, mountain front recharge, and underflow from
the West Raymond Basin (Pasadena Sub -area) to the west.
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The 2003 -04 Capital Improvement Program includes funding for the East Raymond •
Basin Water Resources Plan (ERBWRP). This Plan will consist of a comprehensive
data collection and assessment of existing documents and data generated from
previous studies, geologic investigations, water rights research and development of the
ERBWRP. In order to develop conceptual programs and project alternatives to
enhance ground water replenishment, a number of specific basin management aspects
will also be evaluated.
The tasks associated for the development of the Plan, although not limited to, are the
following:
• Evaluation of hydrology of the watersheds tributary to the East Raymond Basin
• Spreading basin optimization
• Projected 20 year extractions of water for the Cities of Arcadia and Sierra Madre
• Safe yield analysis in the East Raymond Basin
• Potential sources of imported and /or additional recharge water.
Other methods of ground water replenishment feasibility will also be evaluated and an
initial environmental assessment and economic base study will be conducted.
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Staff requested proposals from seven (7) engineering firms. As a result, several
engineering firms teamed up and two (2) proposals were received and evaluated by a
selection committee in accordance with Chapter 10 of the California Government Code,
Sections 4525 -4529 (Qualifications -based Selection Process) with the following results:
FIRM
Geoscience Support Services, Inc.
Komex Water Science, Inc.
LOCATION RANK
Claremont 1
Westminster 2
Geoscience Support Services, Inc. was rated the highest based on their successful
completion of projects of similar complexity, experience of their project manager with
respect to local water issues and familiarity with ground water resource planning, and
the firm's compliance with the RFP. The firm has played a leading role in solving water
resources problems of most of the major water districts and municipalities in Southern
California. The selection committee believes that the consultant's team will provide a
high - quality, cost - effective, and timely report.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
• This project is categorically exempt per Section 15302 from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $375,000 are budgeted in the 2003 -04 Capital Improvement
Program. This program is partially funded through a grant from the United States
Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of 55% of the program cost or
$206,250. The City of Arcadia along with the City of Sierra Madre and the County of
Los Angeles Department of Public Works will share equally in providing the match
dollars for the grant amount totaling $168,750.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $348,991 to
Geoscience Support Services, Inc. for an East Raymond Basin Water
Resources Plan.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
Approved By:
William R. Kelly, City Manager
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STAFF REPORT
Administrative Services Department
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Tracey L. Hause, Administrative Services DirectoQ
By: Jan Steese,.Purchasing Officer
Subject: Chanoe Order — Motor Vehicle Fuel
Recommendation: Authorize the City. Manager to approve a
change order for the purchase of motor vehicle fuel from Southern
Counties Oil
SUMMARY
On November 19, 2002, the Council approved the award of a three (3) year
• contract to Southern Counties Oil for a not to exceed amount of $150,000.00 per
year for the purchase of motor vehicle fuel. The costs of fuel have increased
substantially over the last year and as a result the costs are being passed onto
the cities.
Staff is recommending the City Council approve 'a contract change order in the
amount of $60,000.00 per year.
BACKGROUND
Staff determined that the City of Arcadia could obtain the best, prices available for
the purchase of motor vehicle fuel by participating in a multi- agency cooperative
bid process with several other public agencies. A multi- agency joint bid is
common among public agencies that wish to combine their requirements in order
to maximize buying power and receive, in some cases, tremendous bulk
discounts not normally available to smaller public agencies. Consequently, a
multi- agency joint bid was developed with the following sixteen (16) agencies:
1. City of Arcadia
2. City of Azusa
3. City of Buena Park
4. City of Carson
5. City of Commerce
6. City of Culver City
7. City of Downey
8. City of El Segundo
9. City of Fullerton
10. City of Garden Grove
11. City of Inglewood
12. City of Lakewood
13. City of Manhattan Beach
14. City of Monterey Park
15. City of Norwalk
16. City of Pasadena
LASER IMAGED
Mayor and City Council
May 4, 2004
Page 2
The City of Manhattan Beach prepared the bid documents incorporating the
requirements from all agencies wishing to participate. The combined fuel
consumption required for all participating agencies was in excess of 1.65 million
gallons of fuel, substantially more than the City of Arcadia's annual usage of
approximately 130,000 gallons per year.
The City of Manhattan Beach solicited competitive bids from ten (10) motor fuel
suppliers. Three (3) responses were received. Bidders were ranked based on
the lowest total cost to the participating agencies using the annual estimated
usages and the corresponding discounts or add -ons for the various grades of
fuel. Southern Counties Oil offered the lowest prices for tank wagon loads for 91
Octane and diesel fuel based on our estimated annual usage.
DISCUSSION
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Staff estimates the City's annual fuel usage is approximately 130,000 gallons a
year.. The pricing mechanism used to price fuel is the Oil Price Information
Service. (OPTS) weekly newsletter. This newsletter, is an industry standard for
reporting average fuel prices on a per gallon basis nationally. Prices quoted •
were either as a discount or an add -on to the weekly OPIS average.
This report has indicated a significant increase in the costs of fuel in the past
several months due to the economic changes this country is experiencing. As a
result, the increased cost of fuel is being passed on to the consumers. Although
there has been little change in the number of gallons estimated annually, costs
have almost doubled.
Staff anticipates that an increase of $60,000.00 per year will be sufficient to cover
the increased costs we are experiencing. If approved, the contract would
increase from $150,000.00 to $210,000.00 a year. Although this may seem like
a significant increase, the costs would be the same if we chose to' competitively
bid the fuel because it is an industry wide increase. For the above reasons, it
would not be cost effective to purchase fuel locally.
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a contract change order to the
current vendor, Southern Counties Oil, in the amount of $60,000.00 per year.
FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds are, appropriated each year in the operating budget and fuel
purchases are not anticipated to exceed.$210;000.00 per year. •
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve a contract change order to Southern Counties Oil in the amount of
$60,000.00 per year.
Approved: —k—" —'
William R. Kelly, City Manager
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Development Services Department
DATE: May 4, 2004
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Directpr
Philip A. Wray, City Engineer /Engineering Services Administratorl,
SUBJECT: Reject all Bids — City Signage and Banner Program -Phase I
Recommendation: Reject all bids
SUMMARY
Beginning with the 2003 -2004 Capital Improvement Project budget, the City Council has
approved funds in the amount of $556,960 for the purchase and installation of new City
entry and directional poles, and entry and directional signs. This is a multi -year project
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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
banner poles. The third and final phase of the program will oversee the installation of
entry monuments and new facades for downtown monuments.
The project was advertised for bids in March and although ten sets of plan and
specifications were sold, only two bids were received. Both bids were considerably
higher than the architect's estimate and the budget. Staff recommends rejecting the
bids and changing the sign specifications and restructuring the project to reduce the
cost.
BACKGROUND
The City has developed a comprehensive municipal signage program to upgrade and
beautify the City image. The program is phased over three years with the first phase to
be the directional and entry signage on decorative poles. The two subsequent phases
will include banners on decorative poles and new and refaced entry monuments. The
first phase budget is $192,960.
The sign program was designed by RTKL Architects, a highly qualified firm in this field.
• The first phase of the program will provide for the purchase and installation of forty -two
directional signs and poles throughout the City at key locations and sixteen entry signs
and poles on arterial streets at the limits of the City's jurisdiction. Staff prepared the bid
LASER IMAGED
Mayor and City Council
Staff Report
May 4, 2004
Page 2
specifications including, a detailed location map for each sign. The project was
advertised for bids in early March. Ten (10) firms purchased plans and specifications
and six (6) firms attended the mandatory pre -bid conference. Only two (2) companies
submitted bids as follows:
Bidder
Amount
TDS Engineering $287,286
National Electrical Contractor $373,226
The bids received are considerably higher than the Architect's estimate of $182,385.
Upon review of the bids, the signs appear to have the greatest cost disparity. The signs
are specified with .high quality elements and precision detail, which appear to limit the
potential manufacturers. This was evident in the low number of bids.
Staff recommends rejecting the bids and restructuring the project. The sign
specifications will be slightly modified and the signs will be bid separately to reduce the
cost of the-project.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The project is categorically exempt per Section 15301 Class 1(c) from the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
FISCAL IMPACT
The bids are significantly, higher than the budgeted amount of $192,960. There is no
fiscal impact of rejecting the bids. The project will be re- evaluated and any adjustment
to the budget will be presented to the City Council at a later date.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council reject all bids for the City Signage and. Banner Program,
Phase 1.
Approved:
William R. Kelly, City Manager
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Development Services Department
May 4, 2004
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager /Development Services
DirectorW
By: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator`s
SUBJECT: Consideration of Text Amendment T.A. 03 -05 amending the City's
Parking Regulations
Recommendation: Approve
• SUMMARY
Text Amendment 03 -05 was initiated by the Development Services Department
to update the City's parking regulations. The current parking regulations have not
been amended since 1985 and during the last few years there have been
significant changes in the way many businesses operate such as banking
institutions and there are new types of businesses that the parking regulations do
not address such as tutorial schools and senior housing.
Staff is also proposing that the "shared parking" regulations set forth in the CBD
(Central Business District) zone be eliminated.
The Development Services Department is recommending approval of text
amendment T.A. 03 -05 as set forth in the staff report and attached Exhibit A.
The Planning Commission at its March 9, 2004 meeting voted 5 to 0 to
recommend approval of the proposed changes.
DISCUSSION
During the past two years, the Development Services Department has been
reviewing parking standards from other cities as well as studies conducted by
Intemational Parking Design, Inc., Walker Parking Consultants and the American
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Planning Association. The proposed revisions are based upon industry
standards, parking regulations of other cities and staffs experience.
General parking changes
A summary of proposed changes is set forth below.
Reouired Parking Spaces
The following lists the .proposed changes to the number of required parking
spaces:
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1 space per staff + 1 per five
Day Care /pre- school facilities,
None
nurseries
(5) children or one (1) per 10
children if adequate drop off
rovided
Fast Food w/o drive thru
2011000 sf gfa
15 s aces per 1,000 sf gfa
Fast Food w /drive thru
20/1000 sf qfa
10 spaces per 1,000 sf gfa
Financial Institutions, including
6/1000 sf gfa
4 spaces per 1,000 sf gfa
but not limited to banks,
savings and loans, credit
unions
Health Clubs /Fitness Centers
1/35 sf gfa
1 space per 35 sq. ft. gfa in all
workout areas
Hotels /Motels
1.1 per room
1 space per room + number of
spaces required for ancillary
uses such as restaurants,
large meeting rooms, etc.
Industrial, Manufacturing
2/1000 sf gfa
3/1,000 sf gfa for projects
<10,000 sf in area
2/1000 sf gfa for projects
>10,000 sf
Martial Art Studios
Not addressed
1 space per 100 sf of
instructional floor area
Offices, General
411000 sf gfa
No change
Offices for Medical, Dental,
6/1000 sf gfa
6 spaces per 1,000 sf gfa
including acupuncturist
(same) however differing
between other medical -type
uses
Optometrists, Opticians
6 /1000 sf qfa
5 spaces per 1,000 sf gfa
Other Permitted uses, i.e.,
5 spaces per 1,000 sf gfa
No changes
retail, service uses, nail
salons, beauty salons, etc.
Psychologists, Psychiatrist,
6/1000 sf gfa
4 spaces per 1,000 sf gfa
Counselin offices
sf — Square Feet
2 gfa — Gross Floor Area
TA 03 -05
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Location
Currently the code allows off -site parking within 495' of the building or land use.
The proposed revision will allow off -site parking within a maximum of 100' rather
than the 495' allowed. This standard is proposed to be changed because
realistically people will only park where the parking is convenient and within
immediate access to a use.
Parking Stall Sizes
Currently the City's parking stall sizes are:
TA 03.05
Standard 9'x 20' commerciai
8'/� x 20' industrial
Compact 8'x 16'
(the City allows 20% compact spaces)
CC T.A. 03 -05
May 4, 2004
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1/5 fixed seats; 1135 sf of non
1/5 permanent fixed seats;
Public Assembly; including
churches, community bidgs.,
fixed seats; 1128 linear feet of
1/35 sf of area with non -fixed
recreation centers, community
bench area
seats; 1/28 linear feet of bench
buildings, private clubs
area
Restaurants /Bars i
10/1000 sf gfa
10 spaces per 1,000 sf gfa for
restaurants/ bars with less than
5,001 sf of gfa
15 spaces per 1,000 sf gfa for
restaurants /bars >5,001 sf gfa
Restaurants with bars and/or
10/1000 sf gfa
20 spaces per 1,000 sf gfa
cocktail lounges occupying
more than 30% of the
dining/bar area
Senior Citizen affordable
None
1 per unit
apartment housing
Senior Citizen market rate
None
2 per unit
housing units
Senior Citizen assisted living
None
1.5 per unit
facility
Movie and performing arts
Under public assembly: 115
1 per 3 fixed seats
theaters and auditoriums
fixed seats
Tutorial Schools; learning
Under public assembly:
Schools /learning centers for
centers; trade schools; private
1/5 fixed seats; 1/35 sf of non
children under high school
schools
fixed seats
age: 1 per employee plus 1 for
every 5 students
Trade schools, private schools,
learning centers for students of
high school age or older: 1 per
employee plus 1 for every 3
students
Warehouses
2/1000 sf pfa
No change
Location
Currently the code allows off -site parking within 495' of the building or land use.
The proposed revision will allow off -site parking within a maximum of 100' rather
than the 495' allowed. This standard is proposed to be changed because
realistically people will only park where the parking is convenient and within
immediate access to a use.
Parking Stall Sizes
Currently the City's parking stall sizes are:
TA 03.05
Standard 9'x 20' commerciai
8'/� x 20' industrial
Compact 8'x 16'
(the City allows 20% compact spaces)
CC T.A. 03 -05
May 4, 2004
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Some cities allow a universal parking stall size and do not differentiate between •
compact.and standard spaces (see attached table). Most of the universal
parking stall sizes noted in the attached table are 8' -6 "x18'. Based upon staffs
observations and experience of parking in the narrower stall widths in other
communities, and the trend towards larger vehicles, staff is recommending that
compact or small car spaces be eliminated from the code and that the standard
size of 9'x 20' remain for commercial and 8 1/2'x 20' remain for industrial.
One of the Planning Commissioners suggested that a universal parking size of 9'
x 18' be considered, noting that the width is typically more critical than the depth
of the space. Another Commissioner suggested that there be a standard parking
stall size of 9' x 20' for all parking spaces within both the commercial and
industrial zones.
Although 9' x 18' stalls are permitted in many cities, it is the Development
Services Department's opinion that a 9' x 20' stall provides for a better stall depth
especially in light of the larger vehicles such as the SUV's and extended cab
trucks that are on the market today. The average length of the larger SUV's is
nearly 17 feet, and the Ford Excursion is 18.89' in length and the standard
Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon are 18.28' in length. Larger vehicles
require more maneuvering space and have a smaller margin of error for the
driver when pulling into a typical parking stall. The sale of larger SUV's has •
increased faster than any other type of vehicle in the domestic, import and light
truck categories combined?
In regards to the parking dimensions of 8 '/E x 20' one of the reasons for the
smaller parking stall widths is because the parking in industrial zones is primarily
there to accommodate the employees. Generally industrial uses have a limited
need for customer parking. As a result persons come to the site, park their
vehicle and then leave only at the end of the business day.
Parking in commercial areas serves both employees and customers and there
tends to be a much higher turnover of vehicles in parking spaces, thus the wider
parking stall width provides easier maneuverability for the higher traffic volumes.
Wheel Stops
The existing code requires either a planter curb or wheel stop for each parking
space to be placed a minimum of 39" from the forward end of the parking stall for
a standard size stall and 26" for a small car stall.
3 "SUV Parking — Time to Review — Parking Dimension Standards" by Saul M. Kane, P. E. & •
Matthew D. Ridgway, AICP.
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May 4, 2004
Page 4
• Wheel stops do serve a purpose where they protect structures, walls, sidewalk
encroachments cabinets, and utilities such as hydrants and light poles.
Generally, however, wheel stops are a nuisance and a potential liability for the
property owner (persons tripping over them and cars running into or over the
wheel stops causing damage to the vehicles as well as the stops). Also, they are
susceptible to damage and tend to be neglected when they begin to deteriorate.
Staff is recommending that the requirement for wheel stops be eliminated with
the exception where the spaces face buildings, walkways, walls or other
structures.
Loading Requirements
The loading requirements are being revised to prohibit loading doors and/or
docks on commercial or industrial buildings from being located within 100 feet of
residentially zoned property. In addition all loading areas in excess of 100' from
residential properties or facing public rights -of -way must have a minimum 10'
high solid decorative wall to screen the loading area.
Circulation
A requirement is being added to prohibit parking space backup areas within the
first 20 feet from the public right -of -way and a parking lot entrance or exit. The
• purpose of this is to avoid cars backing up onto the street while a car is trying to
enter or exit from a parking space located too close to the property line.
Parking Area Landscaping and Walls
The Development Services Department is also proposing that the interior
landscaping requirements in parking lots be increased for both commercial and
industrial projects as follows:
Commercial zones
• That the interior landscaping be increased from 5% to 10% with an increase
in the number of trees. The 10% would include planting areas adjacent to
buildings as well as planting areas within the parking area and the planting
area that is part of the parking stall overhang (which are currently not included
in the 5% calculation).
• Trees shall be a minimum of 24" box with a minimum of 5% of the trees
specimen trees (36" box or greater).
Industrial Zones
The following changes are proposed:
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• That the interior landscaping be increased from 3% to 5 %.
Trees shall be a minimum of 24" box with a minimum of 5% of the trees
specimen trees (36" box or greater).
Bicycle Parking
Wording has been added that provides standards for bicycle parking at a ratio of
5% of the requirement for automobile parking. As an example for a lot with 100
parking spaces, a minimum of 5 bicycle parking spaces would be required.
CBD Zone Shared Parking
The Central Business District (CBD) Zone was created in 1995 and regulates the
zoning in the downtown area. The parking requirements are the same as other
commercial zones with the exception that the CBD parking regulations allow for
"Shared Parking ". The "Shared -use parking standards" are based on the
assumption that patrons will use a single parking space for more than one
destination and that one parking space will be open and available for short -term
parking to serve many different uses that.may have different peak hours. The
shared parking standards reduced the minimum required parking ratio as follows:
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Office 3/1,000 sf gfa •
Retail 2.5/1,000 sf gfa
Public Assembly 1 space /7 seats
Restaurant < 1,000 sf of gross usable area 3/1,000 sf gfa
Restaurant > 1,000 sf of gross usable area 5/1,000 sf gfa
In order to be eligible for shared parking, persons wishing to develop a property
under "shared -use parking" are required to enter into an agreement with the City
and recorded with the Office of the County Recorder, requiring the parking to be
operated on a nonexclusive basis, to be open and available to the public for
share -used short -term public parking during normal business hours.
Although the shared use parking concept made sense in its application, it has not
been used by any business or property owner because no one has been willing
to sign an agreement allowing the parking to' be nonexclusive. Staff is
recommending that Table 9264.3.4 "Alternative Shared -Use Parking Standards"
be deleted. and Section 9264.3.4. "PARKING" be revised in its entirety to read as
set forth below:
"9264.3.4. PARKING. Unless otherwise indicated in this Division, parking
facilities shall be provided as set forth in Section 9269, 'GENERAL
PARKING REGULATIONS' of this Code."
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Planning Commission Action
• The Planning Commission at is March 9 meeting voted 5 -0 to recommend
approval of the proposed text amendment to the City Council. It was the
consensus of the Commission that the document provided a thorough analysis of
the parking needs and that the deletion of the compact or small space was
appropriate. As previously stated, the following are two comments from the
Commission:
One Commissioner felt that the industrial and commercial zones should
have the same parking stall dimension requirements.
Another Commissioner felt that the City should consider 9' x 18' stall
dimensions rather than 9' x 20'.
RECOMMENDATION
The Development Services Department recommends approval of Text
Amendment 03 -05 revising in its entirety Division 9 "GENERAL PARKING
REGULATIONS" as set forth in attached Exhibit A and revising Section 9264.3.4
as set forth above.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
• The proposed text amendment will not have a potential for causing a significant
effect on the environment and is, therefore, categorically exempt from CEQA per
Section 15061(b)(3).
RECOMMENDATION
Approved Text Amendment T.A. 03 -05 and direct staff to prepare the
appropriate Ordinance for introduction at a later meeting.
Approved by: UR
William R. Kelly, City Manager
Attachments: Exhibit A — GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS
Exhibit B — Standard and Universal Size Parking Spaces
Exhibit C — Parking Standards for Selected Cities
Categorical Exemption
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DIVISION 9. higher, the requirements shall be
GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS rounded up to the next whole space.
9269.1. GENERAL.
PARKING SPACES
The regulations set forth In this
USE
REQUIRED
Division shall apply in all commercial
Architects/
4 spaces per 1,000 sq.
and industrial zones unless otherwise
Engineers
ft. of gross floor area
specified in this Chapter.
Day Care and/or
1 space per staff + 1
9269.2. ADDITIONS.
pre- school facilities
per five (5) children or
Structures that are enlarged in
g
one (1) per 10
children if adequate
area shall provide parking facilities in
drop off area provided
accordance with the standards set forth
here.
Fast Food without
15 spaces per 1,000
drive through
sq. ft. of gross floor
9269.3. CHANGES IN USE.
area
Whenever the existing use of a
Fast Food with drive
10 spaces per 1,001
structure or lot is changed to another
through
sq, ft. of gross floor area
use requiring a larger number of parking
spaces than required for existing use,
Financial Institutions
4 spaces per sq.
parking facilities shall be provided in
P 9 P
Including but not
or area
ft. of gross floor area
limited to banks,
accordance with the standards set forth
savings and loans,
in Part 6, Division 9 and Part 8, Division
credit unions
• 4 of this Chapter. (Amended by Ord.
1709 adopted 9 -2 -80)
Health Clubs,
1 space per 35 sq. ft. of
Fitness Centers
gross floor area in all
workout areas
9269.4. MIXED USES.
In the event that two (2) or more
Hotels /Motels
1 space per room plus
uses occupy the same building, lot or
the number of spaces
parcel of land, the total requirements for
required for ancillary
off- street parking shall be the sum of the
P 9
uses such as
,restaurants, large
requirements of the various uses
meeting rooms, etc.
computed separately - --
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Industrial,
3 spaces per 1,000 sq.
9269.5. OFF- STREET PARKING
Manufacturing
ft. of gross floor area for
projects less than
REQUIREMENTS.
10,001 sq. ft. in area.
No less than the following
2 spaces per 1,000 sq.
number of off - street parking spaces
ft, of gross floor area for
shall be provided and maintained for
projects 10,001 sq. ft. in
each of the following uses, except those
area or greater
temporary reductions permitted by the
Martial Art Studios
1 space per 100 sq. ft.
Business Permit and License Review
of instructional floor
Board for parking lot sales and for
area
promotional entertainment events.
When the number of required parking
offices, General
4 spaces per sq.
•spaces results in a fraction of 0.50 or
rare
ft. of gross floor area
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USE
PARKING SPACES
REQUIRED
Movie theater, 1 space per 3 fixed
performing arts seats
center
Offices, Medical/
6 spaces per 1,000 sq.
Dental
ft. of gross floor area
Tutorial schools; Schools /learning
learning centers; centers for children
Optometrists and
5 spaces per 1,000 sq.
trade schools, under high school
Opticians
ft. of gross floor area
private schools age: 1 space per
employee plus 1 space .
Public /Private
1 space per 5
for every 5 students
Assembly buildings
permanent fixed seats;
churches, recreation
1 space per 35 sq. ft. of
Trade Schools, private
centers, community
area w /non -fixed
schools, learning
buildings, private clubs
seating; 1 space per 28
centers for students of
linear feet of bench
high school age or
areas
older: 1 space per
employee plus 1 space
Psychologists,
4 spaces per 1,000 sq
for every 3 students.
Psychiatrist and
ft. of gross floor area
Counseling offices
Warehouses 2 spaces per 1,000 sq.
ft. of gross floor area
Restaurants /Bars
10 spaces per 1,000 sq.
ft. of gross floor area for
Other Permitted 5 spaces per 1,000 sq.
restaurants/ bars
Uses, including but ft. of gross floor area
containing less than
not limited to retail,
5,001 sq. ft. of floor
service uses, nail
area
and beauty
15 spaces per 1,000 sq.
salons, spas, adult
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ft. of gross floor area for
entertainment
restaurants /bars
containing 5,001 sq. ft.
Land uses not specifically listed in the above
of floor area or greater
chart shall provide parking as noted in "Other
Permitted Uses" unless otherwise set forth in
Restaurants
20 spaces per 1,000
other sections.of the Arcadia Municipal Code.,
with bars
sq. ft. of gross floor
and /or cocktail
area
9269.6. LOCATION.
lounges occupying
Required parking areas shall be
more than 30% of the
located either (a) on the same lot or site,
total dining/bar area
or (b) on a lot or site contiguous thereto
Regional Shopping
4.75 spaces per 1,000
or within 495' 100' of the building that
Centers
sq. ft. of modified floor
these facilities will serve, Or (c) with
area
respect to an adult business subject to
Senior Citizen
1 space per unit
Section 9279 et. seq. Of the Arcadia
affordable apartment
Municipal Code within 495' of the
housing
building that these facilities will serve.
When required off - street parking spaces
Senior Citizen
1.5 spaces per unit
are provided on a separate lot from the
assisted living
main building or land use, there shall be
facility
recorded in the office of the. County
Senior Citizen
2 spaces per unit
Recorder a covenant in the form
Market rate housing
approved by the City Attorney that such
units
owner or owners will continue to
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maintain such parking space as long as
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9269.7. PARKING STALL AND AISLE
DIMENSIONS.
9269.7.1. SAME. COMMERCIAL
ZONES.
All parking areas in any commercial
zone with the exception of regional
shopping centers, shall be developed in
accordance with Table 9269.7.1
Table 9269.7.1
COMMERCIAL PARKING TABLE
An
Stall
Stall I
Lon th
Perpendicular
Width i
Aisle
Width
Total
Width
S acing
Direction
A
0 =;
B
10:
C
D
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20'�
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*A parking stall shall be no less than 11' -6" in width when said parking stall is adjacent to
columns on both sides which are within 4'-0" of the open end of the stall or when said parking
stall is adjacent to a wall, a fence or a property line.
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9269.7.2. SAME. INDUSTRIAL
ZONES. All parking areas in any
industrial zone shall be developed in
accordance with Table 9269.7.2.
Table 9269.7.2
INDUSTRIAL PARKING TABLE
Angle
Stall
Width'
Stall
Length
Perpendicular
Width
Aisle
Width
Total
Width
S acin
Direction
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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10'•
20'
30 ,
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5
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20'
=37,5..
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45'
20'
40'2
1 2
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8'47;
20.'
2!':i -7" - :'•
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9'x10 "'
QneandTwosWay;;:
90°
8 -6" `
.. 20'
20
25'
"45' •'
"8 '6"
One,andTwo;Way
'A parking stall shall be no less than 11' -6" in width when said parking stall is adjacent to
columns on both sides which are within 4' -0" of the open end of the stall or when said parking
stall is adjacent to a wall, a fence or a property line.
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9269.7.3. SAME.
SHOPPING CENTERS.
REGIONAL All parking areas for a Regional
Shopping center shall be developed in
accordance with 9269.7.3.
Table 9269.7.3
REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER PARKING TABLE
Stall
Stall
Perpendicular
Aisle
Total
An Is
Width*
Len th
Width
Width
Width
S acin
Direction
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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*A parking stall shall be no less than 11' -6" in width when said parking stall is adjacent to
columns on both sides which are within 4' -0" of the open end of the stall or when said parking
stall is adjacent to a wall, a fence or a property line.
9269.7.3. SAME. DIAGRAM FOR
PARKING TABLES.
See Table 9269.7.4.
Table 9269.7.4
iii Property Line, Fence or Wall
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9269.8. MARKING OF SPACES
9269.8.1. SAME. COMMERCIAL
ZONES.
Each parking space shall be
identified by 4 -inch wide stripes of paint,
or other durable striping material
approved by the Development Services
Director or designee. All parking stalls
shall be clearly outlined with double
stripes so as to provide a parking area
of seven (7) feet in width in between two
marked islands two (2) feet in width.
4" stripe
20' -0"
l
Double Striping Layout for Open Parking Area
9269.82. SAME. INDUSTRIAL
ZONES.
Each parking space shall be
clearly delineated with paint or other
easily distinguishable material so as to
provide a parking area of seven (7) feet
in width in between two marked islands
one foot six inches (1' -6 ") in width.
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Double Strip Layout for Open Parking Area
9269.9. WHEEL STOPS.
Wheel stops or a planter curb
shall be provided for each parking space
adjacent to and facing a wall, building,
walkway, utility cabinet or structure.
Said wheel stop or planter curb shall be
set a "minimum of thirty -six (36) inches
from the forward end of the parking stall.
Said wheel stops or planter curbs shall
be six .inches (6 ") high and made of
concrete or other durable material
subject to the approval of the
Development Services Director. If a
planter curb is used in lieu of a wheel
stop, the planted area contained in the
required parking space shall not be
considered as part of any required
dimensions of landscape 'buffers and
shall not be included in the percentage
of the parking area required to be
landscaped.
9269.10. LOADING
REQUIREMENTS.
On the same land therewith,
every building, structure or part thereof,
erected or occupied for a permitted use
involving the receipt or distribution by
vehicles of materials or merchandise
incidental to carrying on such activity,
shall be provided with a minimum off-
street or off -alley loading area of one (1)
loading space for each 10,000 sq. ft. of
gross floor area. When the number of
required loading spaces results in a
fraction of 0.50 or higher, the
requirements shall be rounded up to the
next whole number. Each such loading
space shall not be less than ten (10)
feet wide by twenty -five (25) feet long
with adequate provision for egress and
ingress.
Loading bays, doors and/or
docks on commercial or industrial
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buildings shall be located a minimum of
ten (10) feet from an alley.
Loading spaces, bays, doors
and /or docks on commercial or industrial
buildings shall not be located within one -
hundred (100) feet of residentially zoned
property.
For all, loading areas. facing
residentially zoned property or facing
public rights -of -way, or other traffic
areas on -site, there shall be a minimum
ten (10) foot high solid architecturally
treated decorative masonry wall,
approved by the Development Services
Director or designee, to properly screen
the loading area(s) from view from the
public right -of -way or residentially zoned
property. All wall treatments shall have
such architectural treatment on both
sides of the screening. ,
Loading bays, doors and/or
docks shall generally be located on the
rear of the structure. Bays and doors
may be located on the side of a building
away from a street frontage where it can
be demonstrated that the bays, doors
and. related trucks will be adequately
screened from public view from any
street or public right -of -way.
Loading areas shall be striped
indicating the loading spaces and
identifying the space(s) for "loading
only'. The striping shall be permanently
maintained in a clear and visible manner
at all times.
9269.11. CIRCULATION.
No parking space shall be
arranged as to require the moving of
any vehicle on the premises in order to
enter or leave any other parking space.
This provision shall not apply at such
times as attendant parking is provided.
When determined necessary by the
Development Services Director, painted
directional signs shall be provided. in
each aisle or driveway.
No parking space backup area
shall occur in the first 20 feet from the
street right -of -way and a parking lot
entrance or exit.
9269.12. DRIVEWAYS.
All driveways shall be paved and
shall have a minimum vertical clearance
of fourteen feet, five inches (14' -5 "). A
driveway for one -way circulation shall be
a minimum of 12' -6 in width. A
driveway for two -way circulation shall be
a minimum of 20' -0" in width. No
driveway shall be situated so as to
create a blind intersection that would
hinder public safety.
9269.13. PARKING AREA
LANDSCAPING AND WALLS.
A. Commercial Zones. A
minimum of five perseat ten percent
(10%) of a parking area shall be
landscaped and maintained in
accordance with the landscape
regulations set forth in Sections 9263.5
— 9263.5.2. A minimum of one (1) tree
shall be provided and maintained in a
parking area for every five (5) parking
spaces or any fraction thereof, with
some appropriate clustering of trees
permitted. Said trees shall be a
minimum of twenty -four inch (24 ") box
with a minimum of five percent (5 %) of
the trees as specimen trees of thirty -six
inch (36 ") box or greater, subject to the
review and approval of the Development
Services Director or his/her designee.
All unused space of reasonable
size that results from the design of the
parking area shall be landscaped.
Where the front end of a parking stall
abuts a landscaped area, the
landscaped area shall be extended into
the parking stall such that the curb
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bordering the landscaped area will also
serve as the wheel stop for the parking
stall.
Iaadssaped. A bermed landscape buffer
not less than five. (5) feet in width and
three (3) feet in total height (measured
at the top of the landscape materials)
shall be provided between parking areas
and property lines which are located
between said parking areas and public
streets (including alleys). I � {3}
par; r.g —areas ie liew —ef —tha
_Fming of the
landscaped buffer
Where parking areas are within
twenty (20) feet of residentially zoned
property, there shall be a landscaped
buffer not less than five (5) feet in width
adjacent to said parking area and a solid
decorative masonry wall, six (6) feet in
height, erected between the landscaped
buffer and the residentially zoned
property. Said' wall. shall be reduced to
three (3) feet in height within any front
yard setback.
B. Industrial Zones. A minimum
of three (3) five (5) percent of a parking
area shall be landscaped and
maintained in accordance with the
landscape regulations set forth in
Sections 9263.5.1 9263.5.1. A
minimum of one (1) tree shall be
provided and maintained in a parking
area for every five (5) parking spaces or
any fraction thereof. Said trees shall.be
a minimum of twenty -four inch (24 ") box
with a minimum of five percent (5 %) of
the trees as specimen trees of thirty -six
inch (36 ") box or greater subject to the
review and approval of the Development
Services Director or his /her designee.
All unused space of reasonable
size that results from the design of the
parking area shall be landscaped.
Where the front end of a parking stall
abuts a landscaped area, the
landscaped area shall be extended into
the parking stall such that the curb
bordering the landscaped area will also
serve as the wheel stop for the parking
stall.
as part of any FequiFed IandsGaped
bUff6F and shall Rat be iRduded on the
landscaped- A beFFAed landscape buffer
not less than five (5) feet in width and
three (3) feet in total height (measured
at the top of the landscape materials)
shall be provided between parking areas
and property lines which are located
between said parking areas and public
streets (including alleys). ^ thF99 —(3)
feet high masewy wall may be pi;evided
paFking — aFeas in lieu ef— the
af9FGFA8Rt;9R8d bqminiing of the
landscaped bu#eF
Where parking areas are within
twenty (20) feet of residentially zoned
property, there shall be a landscaped
buffer not less than five (5) feet in width
adjacent to said parking area and a solid
decorative masonry wall, six (6) feet in
height, erected between the landscaped
buffer and the residentially zoned
property. Said wall shall be reduced to
three (3) feet in height within any front
yard setback.
9269.14. PAVING.
All parking and driveway areas
shall be paved with a concrete or
asphalt surface or other material such
as brick, block, etc. subject to the
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approval of the Development Services
Department.
Paving materials, methods, soils
compaction, base materials shall be
shown on building plans prepared by a
State licensed architect, civil engineer or
structural engineer.
All driveways and drive
approaches within the public right -of-
way shall be constructed of standard
Portland cement concrete, six (6) inches
thick. No variations in material within
the public right -of -way shall be allowed.
All required parking facilities shall
be permanently maintained, free of litter
and debris, potholes, obstructions and
stored material.
9269.15. DRAINAGE.
Drainage of a parking area shall
meet the approval of the Public Works
Services Department. Drainage into a
street shall be by means of a conduit
beneath the parkway.
Prior to the initiation of any land
clearing, grading or construction
activities for parking areas in excess of
5,000 square feet, an Urban Stormwater
Mitigation Plan must be prepared,
submitted to and approved by the Public
Works Services Department. Treatment
control and infiltration Best Management
Practices must be installed as per the
most recent Los Angeles Countywide
Municipal NPDES Stormwater Permit
and California BMP Handbooks.
9269.16. LIGHTING.
Lighting shall be hooded and
arranged to reflect away from adjoining
properties and streets. Light standards
shall be a maximum of twenty (20) feet
in height. The height of the light
standard shall be measured from the
elevation of the adjacent pavement of
the parking lot.
Exception: When the subject
property abuts residentially zoned
property or is within one - hundred (100)
feet of residentially zoned property, light
standards within one - hundred (100) feet
of said property shall not exceed fifteen
(15) feet in height. (This is the same as
Code Section 9265.6. 1)
9269.17. BICYCLE PARKING.
A. Bicycle parking shall be
provided at a ratio of 5% of the
requirement for automobile parking
spaces.
B. Bicycle parking for commercial
recreation and entertainment: uses shall
be as specified by conditional use
permit.
C. Design Requirements. For
each bicycle parking space required, a
stationary object shall be provided to
which a user can secure both wheels
and the frame of a bicycle with a user -
provided 6 -foot cable and lock. The
stationary object may be either a
freestanding Grack or a wall- mounted
bracket.
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STANDARD AND UNIVERSAL SIZE PARKING SPACES
CITY
STANDARD
UNIVERSAL
COMPACT
Arcadia
9'x20'
None
8'x16' -20%
Alhambra
9'x20'
7'6" x 15'— 25%
Anaheim
8' -6" x 18'
None
Bakersfield
9'x18'
Not allowed
Baldwin Park
8'6 "x18'
Bell
9'x20'
7' -6" x 15— 20%
Beverly Hills
9'x19'
Not allowed
Brea
9' -6 "x19'
8'x16' — 30%
Buena Park
9'x19'
8'x16' — 30%
Burbank
9'x18'
7' -6 "x15' — 45%
Calabasas
9'x18'
Not allowed
Claremont
9'x20'
Only w/CUP
Costa Mesa
9'x18'
7' -6 "x15' — 25%
Covina
9'x19'
Only w /CUP
Culver City
8' -8 "x18'
7' -6 "x15' — 30%
Cypress
9'x20'
8'6 "x15' — 30%
Dana Point
9'x18'
Not allowed
Diamond Bar
9'x19'
Not allowed
Downey
8' -6 "x18'
Not allowed
Duarte
9'x20'
8'x17' — 20%
El Monte
9'x20'
7' -6 "x16 — 33%
Fontana
9'x19'
Not allowed
Fountain Valle
9'x19'
Not allowed
Fullerton
9'x19'
8'x16' — 30% emp only
Glendale
8' -8 "x18'
Glendora
9'x20'.
8'x17' — 25%
Hesperia
8' -6 "x18'
Not allowed
Huntington Beach
9'x19'
8'x17' — 20%
Irvine
9'x19'
8'x16' — 25%
La Habra
9'x20'
8'x15' — 25%
La Mirada
9'x20'
7' -6 "x 15'— 30%
Laguna Beach
8' -4 "x18'
8'x15' — 50%
Laguna Niguel
9'x18'
Not allowed
Lake Forest
9'x18'
.8' -6" x 18'— 30%
Lakewood
9'x20'
8'x16' — 40%
Loma Linda
9'x18' -6"
Not allowed
Lon Beach
8' -6" x18'
Monrovia
8' -6 "x18'
Not allowed
Montebello
8' -6 "x1 B'
Permitted but not counted towards the required parking, must be excess parking
Standard /Universal Pkg Study
March 2004
Page 1
CITY
STANDARD
UNIVERSAL
COMPACT
Monterey Park -
9'x18'
8'x15' — 30%
Mountain View
8' -6 "x18'
Newport Beach
8' -3 "x18'
Not allowed
Norwalk
9'x18'
7' -6 "x15' — 40%
Ontario
9'x19'
8' -6 "x17' —25%
Orange
8' -6 "x18'
Palm Desert
9'x20'
8'x17'
Palm Springs
9'x18'
8'x15' — 40%
Pasadena
9'x18'
7' -6 "x16' — 15%
Pomona
9' -6 "x18'
8'x16' — 25 %
Rancho Cucamonga
9'x18'
Not allowed
Redlands
9'x19'
8'x15' — 25%
Rialto
9'x20'
Not allowed
Riverside
9'x20'
7' -6 "x15' — 30%
Rosemead
9'x20'
8'x16' — 25%
Sacramento
8'x18'
7' -6 "x16' — 40 %
San Bernardino
9'x19'
Not allowed
San Bruno
8' -6 "x18'
San Buenaventura
9'x20'
8' ='x16' — 35%
San Carlos
8' -6 "x18'
San Clemente
8'-4" x18'
8'x15' — 50%
San Diego
.8' -6 "x20'
7' -6 "x15" — 60%
San Gabriel
9'x20'
8'x15' — 35%
San Juan Capistrano
9'x19'
1
Not allowed
Santa Ana
8' -6 "x18'
Santa Barbara
8' -6 "x20'
8'x15' -6" — 30%
Santa Monica
8' -6 "x18'
7' -6 "x15' — 40%
Seal Beach
9'x20'
9'x16' — 25%
Simi Valley
9'x18'
Not allowed
South Pasadena
9'x19'
8'x17' — 35%
Temple City
9'x20'
7' -6 "x15' — 25%
Thousand Oaks
9'x20'
8'x16' — varies
Torrance
8' -6 "x19'
7' -6 "x15' — 10%
Tustin
9'x20'
7' -6 "x19' — 20%
Upland
9'x18' -6"
9'x16' — 25%
West Covina
8' -6 "x18'
8'x16' — 35%
Westminster
9'x19'
Not allowed
West Hollywood
8' -6 "x18'
7' -6 "x15' — 40 %a
Westlake Village
9'x19
8' -6 "x15' — 25%
Whittier
9'x18'
9'x16' — 50% min. re q.
Yorba Linda
9'x20'
AppvT of city
Information from May 2000 California Cities Parking Standards. Study
2 Same as #1
Standard /Universal Pkg Study
March 2004
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TO: County Clerk
County of Los Angeles
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
Corp. Div., Room 1101, Env. Desk
12400 E. Imperial Highway
Norwalk, CA 90650
1. Project Title:
Text Amendment T.A. 2003 -005
2, Project Location - Specific:
3. (a) Project Location - City: Arcadia
(b) Project Location - County: Los Angeles
FROM: Community Development Division
Development Services Department
City of Arcadia
240 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
4. Description of nature, purpose, and beneficiaries of Project:
Text amendment revising in its entirety Division 9k General Parking Regulations and deleting certain
sections in the CBD zone relating to shared narking standards
5. Name of Public Agency approving project: Arcadia City Council
6. Name of Person or Agency carrying out project: City of Arcadia Development Services Department
7. Exempt status: (Check one)
(a) project.
(b) Not a project.
(c) _ Emergency Project.
(d) X Categorical Exemption. State type and class number: 15061(b)(3)
(e) Declared Emergency.
(f) Statutory Exemption. State Code section number:
(g)_ Other. Explanation:
B. Reason why project was exempt: The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies
only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. There is
no possibility that this text change will have a significant effect on the environment
9. Contact Person: Donna L. Butler
Telephone: (626) 574 -5442
10, Attach Preliminary Exemption Assessment (Form "A) before filing. '
Date Received for Filing:
Litgnature (Lead Agency Representative)
(Clerk Stamp Here)
• Community Development Administrator
Title
PRELIMINARY EXEMPTION ASSESSMENT
ND ^RROUiEV ''
(Certificate of Determination when attached to Notice of Exemption)
1. Name or description of project: Text Amendment T.A. 2003 -005 —
2. Location: Properties in the commercial and industrial zones.
3. Entity or person undertaking project:
x A. City of Arcadia
B. Other (Private)
(1) Name:
(2)
4. Staff Determination:
The City's Staff, having undertaken and completed a preliminary review of this project in
accordance with, the City's "Local Guidelines for Implementing the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)" has concluded that this project does not require
further environmental assessment because:
a. x The proposed action does not constitute a project under CEQA.
b. The project is a Ministerial Project.
C. The project is an Emergency Project.
d. The project constitutes a feasibility or planning study.
e. X The project is categorically exempt.
Applicable Exemption Class: 15061(b)(3)
f. The project is statutorily exempt.
Applicable Exemption:
g. The project is otherwise exempt on the following basis:
The project involves another public agency which constitutes the
Lead Agency: Name of Lead Agency
Date: January 29, 2004 Donna L. Butler
Staff
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ARCADIA TRIBUNE
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APR 15 2004
CITY OF ARCADIA
CITY CLERK
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
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of the county aforesaid; I am over the age of
eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in
the above - entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of
the printer of ARCADIA TRIBUNE, a newspaper of
general circulation which has been adjudicated as a
newspaper of general circulation by the Superior
Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of
California, on the date of May 11, 1931, Case
Number 320077. The notice, of which the annexed
is a true printed copy, has been published in each
regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not
in any supplement thereof on the following dates,
to wit:
4/11/04
I declare under penalty of perjury that the
foregoing is true and correct.
Executed at West Covina, LA Co. California
this __J_L day of 20 Q4-
signature
MEMORANDUM
0 J Pa8AT8D.
Development Services Department
May 4, 2004
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager /Development Services
Director''
Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator
Subject: Discussion and direction regarding the City Sign Study
SUMMARY
• The Development Services Department is commencing the sign regulation study
with a community meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 20, 2004. Prior to the
community meeting and instigation of drafting new ordinances, staff is requesting
direction from the City Council on sign related issues that they would like
included in the new sign regulations.
DISCUSSION
RBF Consulting's Urban Design Studio will be working with City staff in drafting a
new sign ordinance addressing signing in both the commercial and industrial
zones. Per the direction of the City Council at its study session in September
2003, a number of sign types will be addressed in the study.
One of the sign related items not addressed at the study session were billboards.
Billboards or advertising sign boards are permitted in the M -1 or any less
restrictive industrial zone with an approved conditional use permit based on
specific regulations set forth in Section 9275.1.37 of the Arcadia Municipal Code
which addresses size, location, height, etc. Currently there are no billboards
within the City.
While the Development Services Department has not received any specific
requests for billboards, the City may wish to address the issue of billboards now
or as part of the new sign regulations that will take several months to implement.
LASER IMAGED
Sign Regulations
May 4, 2004
Page 1
As a note, if a City makes the appropriate findings the City could prohibit
billboards from being permitted in the City. •
The Development Services Department is requesting direction from the City
Council on whether or not they would like staff to proceed with addressing the
issue of billboards. at this time or as part of the new sign regulations.
Also, if there are any other guidelines or parameters regarding signs that the City
Council would like included in the new sign regulations, now is the appropriate
time to address these issues prior to the first public meeting and before the City's
consultants begin their work.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council advise staff on how staff should proceed with the
matter of billboards and any other issues they would like to see addressed
in the proposed sign regulations.
Approved by: 017�4
William R. Kelly, City Manager
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Sign Regulations
May 4, 2004
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