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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 19, 1994~~~ ~ ~.. - . • ~ A G E N D A ° Arcadia City Council Meeting .~ ~~Ra.._"_°° ~ . July 19, 1994 Regular Meeting: 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Council Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation to Ted Schonfeld - Rancho Santa Anita Residents Association - ARB Member. BOARDS & 1. Presentations of Plaques to outgoing Board & Commission Members. Planning Commission Harold Hedlund Recreation Commission ,1ohn Garton Senior Citizens' Commission Pat Loechner Senior Citizens' Commission Janie Steckenrider Sister City Commission Jerree Lean 2. Administration of Oath of Office to new Board & Commission Members: Planning Commission John Murohv Recreation Commission John Wuo Senior Citizens' Commission Arthur Powers Sister City Commission James Hanner 3. Appointment to Arcadia Beautiful Commission. 4. Appointments to Arcadia Senior Citizens' Commission. 5. Discussion regarding Interview Schedules/Planning Commission Candidates. SUPPLEMENTALINFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS -1- AGENDA 07/19/94 : ~ ~ QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL REGARDING CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: Read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and ~ waive reading in full. ACTION TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRES$ THE CITY COUNCIL (NON-PUBLIC HEARING) -(FIVE MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ;. Proposed Building and Fire Code Amendments (Fire Zone 4, Brush Clearance, Alarm Systems, Sprinkler Systems and Fireworks and Public Displays). 2. Recommendation to finalize Notice of Assessment for nuisance abatement on property ~ocated at 331 E. Haven. 3. , Delinquent Accounts to be Assessed to Property Tax. RESOLUTION No. 5810 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, ordering the placement of liens upon real property for the settlement of delinquent rubbish, sewer and property related fees. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS City Council Reports/Announcements/Statements CONVENE JOINT MEETING OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL: Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett & Young 1. Approval of Minutes of the June 21, 1994 regular meeting. 2. Downtown Revitalization Report: ADJOURN to July 22 @ 9:00 a.m. at the Arcadia Community Center. -2- AGENDA 07/19194 ~ ~ ACTION RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL CONSENTITEMS 1. MINUTES of the June 21, 1994 regular meeting, and June 28, 1994 adjourned regular meeting. 2. Recommendation to Purchase Two Unmarked Vehicles (Police Department). 3. Recommendation to approve an amendment to the Foothill Transit Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement. 4. Recommendation to approve the Arcadia Transit System Fiscal Year 1995-1998 Short Range Transit Plan. 5. Recommendation to appropriate $20,000 of Gas Tax funds for graffiti removal in the public right-of-way. _ 6. Recommendation to establish and revise Public Works Department Classifications. ~, 7. Recommendation to approve a rate modification for G&S Towing. RESOLUTION No. 5809 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, approving anii authorizing a rate change for G&S Towing (City contract for Police towing). ~ 8. Recommendation to execute quitclaim of easement from the City..of Arcadia to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for transfer and conveyance of miscellaneous transfer drain - Na 1097 P-1 DA. RESOLUTION No. 5796 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to accept on behalf of said County a Quitclaim of Easement containing storm drain improvements and drainage system known as miscellaneous transfer drain No. 1097 P-1 DA; in the City of Arcadia for future operation, maintenance, repair and improvement thereof. -3- AGENDA 07/19/94 ~ ~ CONSENT, continued 9. , Recommendation to adopt amendments to Fringe Benefits Resolution. RESOLUTION No. 5817 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, amending Resolution No. 5608 regarding modifications to certain fringe benefits. CITY MANAGER •, 1. Report and~Recommendations Concerning Various Issues Associated with Wilderness Preserve. 2. Report and recommendation on City Council Health Insurance. 3. Report and recommendation on Bilingual Pay. 4. Report and recommendation on 9/80 Work Schedule. 5. Report~and action regarding City of Arcadia/Arcadia Unified School District Joint Meeting. . 6. Report and action on annual conference resolutions for League of California Cities Los Angeles Division Sponsorship. , 7. Report and action for waiver of plan check fees and permit fees.for a garage renovation at the Girl Scout House at 590 South Third Ave. CITY ATTORNEY 1. ORDINANCE No. 2016 - ADOPTION - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, Caiifornia, adding a Part 9 to Chapter 1 of Article III establishing procedures and authorizing charges for a voluntary emergency medical subscription program within the City of Arcadia. 2 ORDINANCE No. 2017 - INTRODUCTION - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia; California, adding number 10 to Section 3440.5 of the Arcadia Municipal Code allowing alternative methods to the requirement for fencing betweeri a house and a swimming pool. -4- AGENDA 07179194 .` . ~ ~ ACTION CITY ATTORNEY, continued 3. ORDINANCE No. 2018 - INTRODUCTION - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, amending , Section 4421.3 of the Arcadia Municipal Code to add the des,ignation of Wilderness Preserve to Wildemess Park. 4. ~ ORDINANCE No. 2019 - INTRODUCTION - An Ordinance of the ~City Council of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, adding Section 2622.2 (a) to the Arcadia Municipal Code amending admission ~ tax rates for outdoor entertainment events. MATTERS FROM STAFF Reports/Annou ncements/Statements CLOSED SESSION' Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 for conference with labor negotiators Dan Cassidy and/or Gary Rogers regarding unrepresented employees and AFSCME Local 22264, the Arcadia Firefigher's Association, and Arcadia Police Relief Association. ADJOURN In memory of Johnston J. Howie and Jane Eileen Moline to July 22 @ 9:00 a.m. at the Arcadia Community Center: ~ -5- AGENDA 07119/94 PPP77�� n,erhifrieer .--1741(1--e./4-171 ifitY OP. 4, Memorandum oRpo��'00 DATE: July 11, 1994 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator Prepared By: David Feinberg, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Amendment to Joint Powers Authority Agreement with Foothill Transit SUMMARY The City has been requested by Foothill Transit to amend our existing Joint Powers Agreement to clarify the bonding capabilities of the Foothill Transit Zone. DISCUSSION At Foothill Transit's last general membership meeting, its legal counsel recommended making a revision to the Joint Powers Agreement concerning the Zone's ability to issue bonds. As a result, each city and county in Foothill Transit must approve the amendment. Recently, Foothill Transit refinanced their existing bus leases. This situation was not clearly spelled out in the existing Joint Powers Agreement. The proposed amendment clarifies the Agreement by granting the Executive Board of the Zone authority to exercise the financing powers of the Zone to the extent allowable under applicable law. The proposed language protects the City from liability by explicitly stating that any bonds issued by the Zone shall not constitute a debt, liability, or obligation of any city or county included in the Zone. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment Number Three of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the City and Foothill Transit. attachment Approved: �1 William R. Kelly, Acting City Manager LASER IMAGED AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITIES OF ARCADIA, AZUSA, BALDWIN PARK, BRADBURY, CLAREMONT, COVINA, DIAMOND BAR, DUARTE, EL MONTE, GLENDORA, INDUSTRY, IRWINDALE, LA VERNE, MONROVIA, POMONA, SAN DIMAS, SOUTH EL MONTE, TEMPLE CITY, WALNUT AND WEST COVINA TO CLARIFY THE BORROWING POWER AND PROCEDURES OF THE FOOTHILL TRANSIT ZONE THIS AMENDMENT, dated the _ day of 1994 is entered into between the COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (the "County") , a political subdivision of the State of California, and the cities of ARCADIA, AZUSA, BALDWIN PARK, BRADBURY, CLAREMONT, COVINA, DIAMOND BAR, DUARTE, EL MONTE, GLENDORA, INDUSTRY, IRWINDALE, LA VERNE, MONROVIA, POMONA, SAN DIMAS, SOUTH EL MONTE, TEMPLE CITY, WALNUT and WEST COVINA, each a municipal corporation of the State of California, (collectively referred to as "Cities" herein. ) WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Foothill Transit Zone (the "Zone") , a public entity, was formed on April 14 , 1988 by the execution of a Joint Powers Agreement, as heretofore amended (the "Agreement") ; WHEREAS, the Agreement permits the Zone to issue bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness, for specified purposes, upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement; • WHEREAS, the County and the Cities desire to authorize and clarify the Agreement so that the Executive Board of the Zone may exercise the financing powers of the Zone to the fullest extent allowed under applicable law without the necessity of obtaining the consent of the County and the Cities to each such exercise of financing powers; NOW THEREFORE, Section 11 of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 11. BONDS. "Zone may issue Bonds in order to finance acquisition and construction of facilities and vehicles, or to finance operations or any lawful activities of Zone, or for any other purpose permitted under applicable law, including the establishment of reserves and the payment of incidental expenses. The term "Bonds" means any evidence of indebtedness authorized by the Act or any other applicable law now existing or hereafter enacted, including but not limited to revenue bonds and notes, bond anticipation notes, certificates of participation, lease purchase agreements or other evidences of indebtedness. Zone may also issue refunding bonds to refund any Bonds or other obligations of Zone. —Bonds may be issued from time to time in more than one series, may be sold by competitive bidding or by private sale, to the extent permitted by law, and shall not constitute a debt, liability or obligation of Cities or County or any of them. Any issuance of Bonds shall be approved by a resolution of the Board and shall not be subject to the approval or consent of County, Cities or any other person or entity. "The services of bond counsel, financing consultants and other consultants and advisors may be used by Zone in connection with the issuance and sale of Bonds. The fees and expenses of such counsel, consultants and advisors may be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds, and Cities or County may be reimbursed from such proceeds for any portion of such fees and expenses which it has paid prior to the issuance of such Bonds. "In connection with the issuance of Bonds, the Board may approve such other contracts and arrangements, and take such other actions, as may be permitted under any applicable law, including but not limited to Chapters 5 . 5, 11 and 12 of Division 6 of Title 1 of the California government Code. " 2 All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed and attested by their proper officers thereunto duly authorized, and their official seals to be hereto affixed, as of the date first above written. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES [SEAL] By: Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: LARRY J. MONTEILH, Executive Officer-Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Deputy APPROVED AS TO FORM: DE WITT W. CLINTON County Counsel By: , Deputy // // // // // // 3 CITY OF ARCADIA [SEAL] By: ATTEST: CITY CLERK By: APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY By: ync,_,/,_.e,/ (I CITY OF AZUSA [SEAL] By: ATTEST: CITY CLERK By: APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY By: // // // 4 4-cl S_D em Memorandum : r--- --:-=.1 It it: '4$ . %c'0 DATE: July 13, 1994 TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL I FROM: WILLIAM R. KELLY, ACTING CITY MANAGER L1 y :4, SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY OF ARCADIA/ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOINT MEETING SUMMARY Several weeks ago the City Council suggested that a meeting take place between the City and the School District in order to address issues of mutual concern. Letters were sent to the School Board and the Superintendent citing both specific issues of con ern, as well as offering an opportunity to discuss other issues. In a recent discussion with the Superintendent there was general concurrence th t the School Board is interested in having such a meeting to discuss projects and/or isIsues (see Exhibit "A"). The Superintendent and I have identified the following issu-9 for discussion: 1. Recreation Programs 2. Library Coordination/Interconnection 3. Purchasing/Operational Coordination Issues 4. Landscape/Maintenance Coordination Issues 5. Printing/Marketing Issues 6. Community Relations/Crime Prevention Issues DISCUSSION It is always difficult to schedule a joint meeting between both bodies in full due to Ti) the Brown Act, and 2) scheduling conflicts. The Superintendent and I felt it might be appropriate to have a smaller working group to at least initiate discussion on the above referenced matters or other matters which the School Board and/or the City CounciI feel are important. It is suggested that the City Council appoint one of its member as a liaison to meet with myself, a member of the School Board and the Superintendent to initiate these activities, and to use meeting minutes and verbal communication as a means to ensure that the directives and policies of the City Council and School Board are consistent and agreeable to both bodies in total. LASER IMAGED • . • RECOMMENDATION That the City Council appoint one of its members to meet with a member of the School Board, the Superintendent and myself to initiate the foregoing activities. • EXHIBIT A Board of Education • _ I James A.Bryant Mary E.Dougherty '? N Arcadia Unified School District Michael D.Lamb Joann E.steinmeier 11 234 Campus Drive • Arcadia, California 91007 • (818) 446-0131 • Fax (818) 446-3064 superintendent P � � � � Terre nce M.Towner,Ed.D. , . _ i ,5 a July 11, 1994 JUL � it j .CITY William R. Kelly Acting City Manager • 240 West Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 Dear Bill, Your letter dated June 27, 1994, arrived in my.office on July 5, 1994. As you know, I was on vacation and returned on July 11. At a special Board meeting held on Monday, July 11, I discussed your interest in having Board members meet with the City Council to discuss mutual interests and activities in programs. The Board is more than willing to accept this offer and will send a representative or two with me to meet with you and one or two City Council members at any time. Because of summer vacations, I am not certain at this particular time which Board members will attend. Please contact me to set up any necessary arrangements. Sincerely, Terrence M. Towner Superintendent rmp • • Our Caring Makes The Difference O.izu - C.) 1 rp,, , „.. _ ti . •, ,,,,...., , „ Memorandum I A D�� 0A N o JiuT 19 1994 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator /”j. Joe Lopez, Public Works Director ,. SUBJECT: Allocation of Gas Tax Funds For Graffiti Removal SUMMARY Staff is requesting that the City Council allocate $20,000 in gas tax funds for g affiti removal within the public right-of-way. DISCUSSION Prior to 1993, the City contracted for graffiti removal from private property •nly; graffiti within the public right-of-way/property and water property was removed by City employees. Since 1993, the City has contracted with Urban Graffiti Enterprise for removal of graffiti from private property, public right-of-way/property and water property. At that time, it was determined that hiring a company specializing in g affiti removal was more cost efficient than taking City employees off of jobs to remove graffiti from public property. During the previous year (1992) it was estimated that it cost the City approximately $30,000 (including employee time and materials) for graffiti removal from public property. When the City contracted with Urban Graffiti Enterprises accounts were set up as follows: Budgeted Amount Spent Location Amount Thru 5/31/94 Private Property $20,000 $21,247 Public right-of-Way Property $30,000 $17,480 Water Facilities $10,000 $ 1,022 $60,000 $39,749 Graffiti Re oval July 191, 1994 1'agel LASER IMAGED e`w-e=Std 33/ E. 17l i7. //N;5; ; b /JAL now k- July 19, 1994 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Donna L. Butler, Assistant Community Development Director/ Planning SUBJECT: Notice Of Equalization Of Assessment 331 East Haven SUMMARY Attached is the Notice of Assessment regarding abatement work completed , pursuant to City Council Resolution 5789 adopted May 3, 1994, for the property at 331 East Haven Avenue. The Planning Division is recommending that the City Council approve the costs and direct the Director of Finance to assess the costs to the property owner. DISCUSSION On May 24, 1994 the City contracted with: 1. David Laing Masonry to remove two chimneys damaged by the earthquake and repair from the fracture up and clean up and haul away all rubble 2. Interstate Field Services, Inc. to do general cleanup of the property and'drain the pool. All work was done in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 5789 "declaring a public nuisance and ordering the rehabilitation of real property located at 331 East Haven Avenue, Arcadia, California, owned by David Hsiao and Karen L. Cleen, at City's expense and placing a lien against the property pursuant to the provisions of the Arcadia Municipal Code." On June 27, 1994, a 'Notice of Equalization of Assessment for General Property Clean Up" (copy attached) was posted on the property (only mailing address is subject property which is vacant) advising them that a hearing has been scheduled for tonight's meeting for the purpose of "correcting, modifying or confirming" the t/O Notice of Assessment P ,`� July 19, 1994 .j 9 �`� LASER IAA Pagel .� (op [MAitY B.YOUNG • MAYOR• '4 DR.SHENG CHANG ri� MAYOR PROTEMPOAE .c itle' BARBARA D. [IJHN : . 3" �.-i DENNIS A. LOJESia �� 7J►��.._ c� .O ,jam, CoUNCIM Eas �� -'24�-�'° JUNE D.ALFORD CTIYCLER% r'1'00 /°A 240 west Huntington Drive. Post Office Box 60021 WiI1IAM R. KELLY Rp0RATt9- Arcadia.California 91066.6021 • (818)574.5400 ACTING CITY MANAGER I I ! June 27, 1994 1 David Hsiao/Karen L. Chen 331 East Haven ! Arcadia, CA 91006 j 1 il NOTICE RE EQUALIZATION OF ASSESSMENT FOR REMOVAL OF TWO CHIMNEYS DAMAGED IN THE EARTHQUAKE AND GENERAL PROPERTY•MAINTENANCE INCLUDING DRAINING THE • • a L ON PROPERTY AT 331 EAST HAVEN AVENUE . NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of Arcadia, California, will, on July 19, 1994, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall beginning at the hours of 7:00 p.m. of said day, hear any protest or objection to the cost of removal and'dean up of two damaged chimneys, general property clean up and draining the pool on property.located at 331 East Haven Avenue, Lot 6 and the East 25 feet of Lot 7;of Tract 12181 in the City of Arcadia, California, for the purpose of correcting, modifying or confirming the said costs and assessing the same against the said property. Failure to make any objection will be deemed to be a waiver of any objection or protest to any and all procedures concerning the same. A statement showing all prenuses affected and charges against the same and/or the cost and proposed assessment for such action is on file in the office of the City Clerk at the City Hall and is open to public inspection. . , i • Dated: June 27, 1994. je.e<....,....e..... h �S e u. Alford - City Clerk or the • ' of Arcadia Notice Posted on Property and Sent to Bank .33 / E Alaveo .:;d1/114. 47 � rr.6711 ►a July 19, 1994 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Donna L. Butler, Assistant Community Development Director/ / Planning Q,. SUBJECT: Notice Of Equalization Of Assessment 331 East Haven SUMMARY Attached is the Notice of Assessment regarding abatement work completed . pursuant to City Council Resolution 5789 adopted May 3, 1994, for the property at 331 East Haven Avenue. The Planning Division is.recommending that the City Council approve the costs and direct the Director of Finance to assess the costs to the property owner. DISCUSSION On May 24, 1994 the City contracted with: 1. David Laing Masonry to remove two chimneys damaged by the earthquake and repair from the fracture up and clean up and haul away all rubble 2. Interstate Field Services, Inc. to do general dean up of the property and drain the pool. All work was done in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 5789 "declaring • a public nuisance and ordering the rehabilitation of real property located at 331 East Haven Avenue, Arcadia, California, owned by David Hsiao and Karen L. Chen, at City's expense and placing a lien against the property pursuant to the provisions of the Arcadia Municipal Code." On June 27, 1994, a 'Notice of Equalization of Assessment for General Property Clean Up" (copy attached) was posted on the property (only mailing address is subject property which is vacant) advising them that a hearing has been scheduled for tonight's meeting for the purpose of "correcting, modifying or confirming" the r y. Notice of Assessment ,� July 19, 1994 r. LASLR ,r ;..,' 'E Page 1 1 L . °�1 MARY B. YOUNG �] � " � `�� i MAYOR • DA.ISHENG CHANG • MAYOR PROTEMPORE 1, BARBARA D. KUHN DENNIS A. LOJESYI �:..' ..."41,7i /'` BOB MARGETT 711 \�_ rim. l D^ i< COUNCIL MEMBERS 01 A AD 0// ,/� #-l9 JUNE D. ALFORD 1 CITY CLERK ,�CORpORATEfl�ti9o9 240 West Huntington Drive. Post Office Box 60021 WILLIAM R. KELLY Arcadia.California 9 1066.6021 • (818)574.5400 ACTING CITY MANAGER • June 27, 1994 David Hsiao/Karen L. Chen 331 East Haven Arcadia, CA 91006 I . NOTICE RE EQUALIZATION OF ASSESSMENT FOR REMOVAL OF TWO CHIMNEYS DAMAGED IN THE EARTHQUAKE AND GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INCLUDING DRAINING THE POOL ON PROPERTY AT 331 EAST HAVEN AVENUE i . NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of Arcadia, California, will, on July 19, 1994, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall beginning at the hours of 7:00 p.m. of said day, hear any protest or objection to the cost of removal and clean up of two damaged chimneys, general property clean up and draining the pool on property located at 331 East Haven Avenue, Lot 6 and the East 25 feet of Lot 7 of Tract 12181 in the City of Arcadia; California, for the purpose of correcting, modifying or confirming the said.costs and assessing the same against the said property. Failure to make any objection will be deemed to be a waiver of any objection or protest to any and all procedures concerning the same. A statement showing.all premises affected and charges against the same and/or the cost and proposed assessment for such action is on file in the office of the City Clerk at the City Hall and is open to public inspection. { Dated: June 27, 1994. . .,„,__„,L, ,.&) a€ .a,,SR J4srte D. Alford / City Clerk or the iffy of Arcadia . j r Notice Posted on Property and Sent to Bank OS 5_S) (-1/0.0 a` &01.46 • w - Como/ - - Memorandum A-t3� \ Rpo�T July 19 , 1994 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Joseph R. Lopez , Director of Public Works 7 By: Mohammad R. Mostahkami, Senior Civil"Engineer Prepared By: David A. Spargo, Assistant Engineer SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO EXECUTE QUITCLAIM OF EASEMENT FROYI THE CITY OF ARCADIA TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NO. 1097 P-1DA RESOLUTION NO. 5796 SUMMARY By agreement, the City of Arcadia is authorized to nd convey to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District any underground storm drain improvements for future operation, maintenance and repair. Adoption of Resolution No. 5796 b' the City Council requesting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to accept the quitclaim of an easement containing storm drain improvements in the Santa Anita Race Track property adjacent to Huntington Drive and the subsequent maintenance of these improvements is recommended by staff. BACKGROUND In 1985 , the City of Arcadia constructed a 33-inch-diameter storm drain to facilitate removal of storm water from Huntington Drive and a portion of the Santa Anita Race Track parking lot area. The drain extends 1, 300 feet from the Arcadia Wash to Civic Center Place and is located in an easement on the westerly side of westbound Huntington Drive between Methodist Hospital and the Medical Office building as shown on the attached map. To assure future operation and maintenance of this facility following construction the City conveyed its rights in this storm drain improvement to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District by adopting Resolution No. 5316 on September 2 , 1986 . Prior to recordation of the conveyance documents it was determined that the easement was conveyed by the wrong party (L.A. Turf Club rather than Santa Anita Realty) and therefore the City ' s rights were not sufficient to transfer the maintenance responsibilities. Subsequently, by recorded easement deed the City has acquired the valid rights to operate and maintain this storm drain facility as described above. J Mayor and City Council July .19 , 1994 Page 2 • DISCUSSION • Pursuant to L. A. County requirements and in order to complete the transfer of maintenance, it will be necessary for the City to quitclaim the City' s easement rights to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. The attached Quitclaim of Easement for Miscellaneous Transfer Drain No. 1097 P-1DA,' when executed and acknowledged will complete 'the transfer and conveyance process. City Council authorization to execute the Quitclaim of ' Easement is provided by Resolution No. 5796 . - FISCAL IMPACT • Execution of documents and transfer of storm drain maintenance to Los Angeles County will have no fiscal impact on the City of Arcadia. RECOMMENDATION . • It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 5796 requesting that Los Angeles County Flood Control District accept a quitclaim of • easement containing storm drain facilities designated as Miscellaneous Transfer Drain No. 10. 97 P-1DA (four-fifths vote required). . 2 . Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk . to execute the attached Quitclaim of Easement in a form approved by the City Attorney in favor of the _ Los Angeles County Flood Control District . for maintenance of storm _ drain facilities. • APPROVED: 'WILLIAM R. KELLY ACTING CITY MANAGER . • JRL:DAS:ds Attachments: Resolution No. 5796 • Quitclaim of Easement a i I• o QJ Santa Anita / '1/4 Race Track c b Cfi • / T:ti / Cy / o / ,/ � / , / w Miscellaneous Transfer / /0 �� Drain No. 1097 P- 1 DA �, �`/ , i i � .. ., / fifi '' / CE ,. NORTH - to-r., // !J '/ Medical Office / ' Bldg. ` c'e \ No to Scale'Lr/ 0.�. / 1 ■ . .' ,� - n / L �� O / �� Arcadia County • Park =i /,.c i ' // ~rye 5,,5 • Campus Drive Location Map °' Miscellaneous Transfer Drain No. 1097 P- 1 A ea v:av O& y lDLLc,,ctiki, o I Department of Public Works July, 1994 ( , a 4 W es-e,e) /peg Memorandum Ili ill - ar cadla redevelopment agency DATE: July 19, 1994 TO: City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency FROM: An�t,,' Peter Kinnahan, Economic Development Administrator twl by: Dale R. Connors, Redevelopment Project Manager RE: Downtown Revitalization Program Background: The Redevelopment Agency has been working since late 1992 on the revitalization of the Downtown. After four Community workshops during the spring and summer, 1993 , Michael Freedman of the firm Freedman, Tung & Bottomley prepared a four part Downtown Revitalization Strategy and Program (DRSP) . The four Friedman DRSP elements were: . a. Huntington Drive/First Avenue streetscape improvements b. Landuse, zoning, parking,and development policy changes c. Business incentive programs d. Development infill projects The DRSP concept plan was adopted on August 3 , 1993 by the City Council and Redevelopment Agency in a public hearing. The streetscape component did not include parking on Huntington. Staff was authorized to prepare construction plans for the Huntington Drive/First Ave. streetscape. On January 24, 1994, staff was directed to revise the streetscape plans to include parking along Huntington Drive. Revised plans and cost estimates were prepared for consideration. The plans have been on hold pending the results of the City elections and establishing an appropriate time to review with the new City Council all of the programs and alternatives. Current Status: Staff has prepared a revised four part Downtown Revitalization concept called "Downtown 2000" (attached) . It is modeled on the FTB plan since Freedman's plan is the product of significant public input and was prepared by an experienced downtown revitalization consultant. LA R IMAGED Arcadia Redevelopment Agency July 19, 1994 Page 2 Presentation on Downtown Revitalization The Downtown 2000 concept has four components: a. Development Opportunities b. Development Criteria c. Streetscape (Huntington/First) d. Marketing Enhancements Streetscape Component: Staff has prepared a summary of four optional streetscape plans ranging from Freedman's original plan (no parking) to a simpler and less expensive modified "Grand Boulevard" plan. These are shown in matrix form on the attached. Fiscal Impact: Estimated costs of the respective projects or activities are set forth in the concept plan, attached. Recommendation: That the City Council and Agency review the proposed Downtown 2000 concept, and provide direction to staff. U 1VII William R. Kelly Acting City Manager/Executive Director U ARCADIA Rj'ORATE9 PIPIPP1 CITY OF ARCADIA/ ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DOWNTOWN 2000 July 19, 1994 DOWNTOWN 2000 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT GOAL By the year 2000 to have an attractive, economically successful, exciting downtown which provides shopping, eating, lodging opportunities, high quality services, and employment for Arcadia citizens. OBJECTIVES To encourage retention of existing high quality businesses. To encourage growth and expansion of existing high quality businesses. To encourage development of new high quality commercial businesses such as dinner houses and restaurants, theaters, specialty retail, professional office. To improve the appearance of the public rights of way. To improve the appearance of the private buildings. To create a festive sense of place and unique aesthetic character An the downtown. Pg. 1 DOWNTOWN 2000 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN A. Development Opportunities Estimated Cost 1) Multi-screen theater(Foulger) $4,490,000-$5,450,000 2) Southwest corner $ 230, 000 3) Business Recruitment Sites (Better Gardens) $ 50, 000-$ 400, 000 4) South side parking (Arcade Building) $ 400, 000-$ 500, 000 5) Accessways/public easements $ 30, 000-$ 100, 000 6) Light rail station $ 870, 000-$ 960, 000 B. Development Criteria $ 2 , 000-$ 5, 000 1) Land use, zoning, density 2) Parking 3) Sidewalk seating 4) Signage, banners 5) Design elements C. Streetscape (Huntington and First) 1) Freedman original plan (no parking) $3,600,000-$3,800,000 2) Freedman revised plan (parking) $3,500,000-$3,700,000 3) "Grand Boulevard" Option A $2,200,000-$2,500,000 4) "Grand Boulevard" - Option B $ 900,000-$1,300, 000 D. Marketing Enhancements 1) Commercial Facade Rehab $ 150, 000-$ 250, 000 2) Marketing program $ 10, 000 3) Directional signage $ 15, 000 4) Coop parking $ 25, 000 5) Special events $ 10, 000 6) Merchant technical assistance $ 10, 000 ESTIMATED TOTAL $16,492,000-$19,265,000 Pg. 2 A. DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Title Site/Description Est. Cost Comments 1. Multi- a) Foulger Up to $5+million There is de- Screen Other possible depending on veloper and Theater sites size of project, theater in- b) Fifth Ave. parking deck. terest;pos- c) NW corner sible rest- aurants. 2. South- SW Corner Second/ $230, 000 to Does not in- west Huntington acquire City clude metal Corner interest in poles island & con- ($160, 000) struct turn- which in- lane clude NWC $2, 200, 000 to date. 3 . Business Better Gardens $50, 000 to Possible Recruit- Nursery, 141 E. $400, 000 restaurant ment Sites Huntington retail location 4 . South- Arcade building $400, 000- Possible side park- and parking, 32-36 $500, 000 small rest- ing E. Huntington aurant/re- tail with accessway & parking 5. Access- a) Steerburger $30, 000- Public ways/public 25 E. Hunt- $100, 000 Access easements ington easement b)Huntington, Southside/ First to Second 6. Light a) First/La $870, 000- Prop. A & -'Rail Porte/RR $960, 000 C. Funds Station Other possi- are avail- ble sites. able. b)NWC c) Bonita Park Pg. 3 B. DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA 1. Land Use, Zoning- Reexamine commercial uses, densities, to define permitted uses and lot coverage, height, setback , intensity of use. 2 . Parking- Reexamine parking requirements for restaurant, retail, office, medical, bank, etc. downtown core with significant private parking available. 3 . Sidewalk Seating- Reexamine seating requirement for restaurants. 4. Signage/Banners- Reexamine required and desired commercial signage, and advertising banners, balloons, etc. 5. Design Elements- Reexamine architectural facade design features, eg, brick, wood, glass, etc, and styles, colors, to establish clear desired criteria. Pg. 4 iTh (� C. Streetscape: 1 2 3 4 FTB Ori- Revised FTB Grand Blvd Grand Blvd Comment ginal Plan Plan (Park- Plan A Plan B (no parking) ing) Estimated $3 . 6-$3 . 8 $3 .5-$3 .7 $2 .2-$2 .5 $. 9-$1. 3 Grand Cost million million million million Blvd. (incl. (incl. (incl. (incl. Has Eng. cost) Eng. cost) Eng. cost) Eng. cost) A & B an In phased Area Huntington Huntington Huntington Huntington Boundary Santa Anita Santa Anita Santa Clara Santa Clara to Second to Second to Fifth to Fifth First-Santa First-Santa First-Hunt- First-Santa Clara to Clara to ington to Clara to California California California California Parking None (loss Bowouts/ Bowouts/ No change; Huntington of 95± parking (48± parking (72± As is. spaces) spaces) spaces) First Angled Angled Angled Angled Crosswalks Remove Remove Improve Improve on existing existing existing, existing Huntington Add 2 each Add 2 each (L/SC,pots) (pavers,pots, block-Santa block-Santa Bowout at bollards) Anita to Anita to corsswalks No bowout Second Second & Corners Widened Yes Yes-at No (Except No Sidewalk corners and at corner & at wide bow- narrow cross- outs. walk bowout) Fence (40") Yes No No No on Hunting- ton Pedestrian Yes Yes Yes No lights Traffic Yes Yes Yes at No Mastarms streets. No traffic light at crosswalks. Pg. 5 1 2 3 4 Comments Mature tall Yes Yes Yes Yes, In- Queen palm cludes 2 trees uplights Mature, low Yes Yes Yes Alter- Yes, alter- P.W. ornamental nating in nating in ream- palms or existing existing mends other tree wells. tree wells. mends trees. fire- wheel trees. Planter Yes; new Yes; new Yes; at base Yes; at base Irri- areas/land- concrete; concrete; of trees of trees ga- scaping; Planter Planter only. Some only. Some tion planter pots. pots. planter - planter is pots. pots. pots. major cost. Manual water- ing of trees is feasi- ble. opt. 4 New side- Yes Yes No No walk Street Yes Yes Yes, Yes, Furniture minor minor (benches/ trash re- ceptacles Kiosk Yes Yes Yes-re- No duced in size/cost Retaining No No No Yes wall (Rail road Second at SEC, (Land- scaping) First Ave. / Yes No, concrete yes u,nfe / y,,5 r '{PA painted bowouts houa�,n,/./g bo wva Pg. 6 1 2 3 4 Comments First Ave. Yes, in Yes, in Yes, on side- Yes on Options 3 Tall palms parking parking walk, exist- sidewalk, & 4 in- area. area. ing tree existing clude alt. wells & in tree palms and bowouts. wells(no other bowouts) . tree options First Ave. Yes Yes No No Stop Signs Traffic Remove Remove To remain To remain Annual 60, 000- 60,000- 50, 000- 38, 000- mainte- 80, 000 80, 000 70, 000 65, 000 nance,water, . power, up- keep estimate. Note: Options 1, 2 , 3 will require additional environmental assessment, ie, traffic, parking, and air quality. Pg. 7 • DOWNTOW1')00 - BOUNDARY ALTERh'--7WES • — Santa Clara St. -- Wheeler Ave. < 5 Huntington Alta St. u FTB Original Plan Bonita St. FTB Revised■Plan California St. Scale- 1':600' • Hit a u < < < Alta St. I v3 u Grand Boulevard - Plan A = Bonita St. _ California St. Scale- 1":600' Santa Clan SL G r 5 Wheeler Ave. > < 1 Hulce u Ala SL Grand Boulevard - Plan B Bona St. K California St. Scale-1''600' Pg. 8 D. MARKETING ENHANCEMENT Title Description Est. Cost Comments 1. Commercial a) Architectural $150, 000/ Approx. 10 Facade Rehab b) Signage $250, 000 of each. c) Facade Requires 1 d) Parking Areas full time professional or consul- tant 2 . Downtown Develop/print/ $ 10, 000 Marketing circulate market- ing brochure/ ads, promos 3 . Directional Design/install $ 15, 000 Signage signage for parking access 4. Cooperative Provide incentives $ 25, 000 Parking to share private parking. 5. Merchant Provide technical $ 10, 000 Work with Technical services via SBA Chamber Assistance SCORE, PCC to area merchants Pg. 9