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CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
Pursuant to the adjournment of the August 19, 2014, Regular Meeting of the City Council, the
Chief Deputy City Clerk appeared at the time and place of adjournment at 6:00 p.m. and
announced that no quorum was present until the 7:00 p.m. regular meeting.
INVOCATION — Reverend Terrence Shay, Mandarin Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services
Director
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay, and Wuo
ABSENT: None
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto announced that copies of emails and letters received from constituents,
both for and against Public Hearing Items 1.a. through 1.d. were distributed to the City Council,
including a letter from the City, dated December 10, 2013, which staff will refer to during the hearing
process.
I MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE
READING IN FULL
A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay to read all
ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
PRESENTATIONS
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a. Presentation of Proclamation to long-time Arcadia resident Cathy Klose, who
recently retired as the Health Services Director of Foothill Unity Center.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg provided general background
information of the four appeals, and provided an overview of the appeals process.
a. An appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to uphold the Highlands
Homeowners' Association's Architectural Review Board's Design Review Approval
and Oak Tree Encroachment Permit No. THE 14-27 for a new residence at 1717 Alta
Oaks Drive.
Recommended Action: Deny Appeal and Uphold the Planning Commission's
Decision to Uphold the ARB Design Review Approval and the Oak Tree
Encroachment Permit
Community Development Administrator Kasama presented the staff report.
Mayor Wuo opened the public hearing.
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April Verlato, the Appellant, appeared and provided a brief history of the Highlands Homeowner
Association and the Architectural Review Board; and brief summary of the project and
recommendations for compatibility in the Highlands.
Robert Tong, Architect (Sanyao International, Inc.), appeared and commented on the design of the
project and presented a PowerPoint of the different styles of homes in the Highlands.
Jun Segimoto, Grace Lee (appellants), and Gary Thomas, residents of the Highlands appeared and
spoke in opposition of the proposed project; and urged the City Council to obtain the opinion of a
certified arborist regarding the encroachment of the oak tree on the property.
John Uniack, Chair of the Highlands Architectural Review Board, appeared and also presented a
PowerPoint of the homes in the Highlands that represent the characteristics, compatibility, and
harmony of the neighborhood.
John Fick and Kathy Pluim appeared and spoke in opposition of the proposed project and
expressed concerns regarding the mess left in front of construction site.
Peggy Allison, and Jeff Bowen appeared and spoke in favor of the proposed project and urged the
City Council to work with the developers.
Robert Stover, Highlands Homeowners Association President, appeared and explained that the
residents are not against the new development, they just want the homes to fit in the area.
Bruce McCallum, a resident of the Highlands appeared and urged the City Council to deny each of
the appeals.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council
Member Tay, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Wuo declared the public hearing closed.
City Manager Lazzaretto clarified that the City Council conducted a study session last month and
discussed the Homeowners Association process; that the City Council directed staff to ensure that
the construction sites are well maintained, and can issue citations if the construction sites are
impacting the neighborhood in a negative way.
It was moved by Council Member Beck and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic to add a
Condition No. 5 to include that "within 18 months of issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, if the
Oak tree on the property dies, a new tree, no smaller than a 72" box be replaced, with the guidance
of a certified arborist. The motion failed.
AYES: Council Member Beck and Mayor Pro Tem Kovacic
NOES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, and Wuo
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay and carried on roll
call vote to deny the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to uphold the ARB's decision
and approve the design and Oak Tree Encroachment Permit, subject to the Conditions of Approval.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, and Wuo
NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Kovacic
ABSENT: None
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b. An appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to refer Single-Family Architectural
Design Review No. SFADR 13-140 to the Highlands Homeowners' Association's
Architectural Review Board for review and consideration of a new residence at 1203
Highland Oaks Drive.
Recommended Action: Approve Appeal to Overturn the Planning Commission's
Decision and Conditionally Approve the Design Review
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg and Community Development
Administrator Kasama provided a summary of the project and appeal.
Mayor Wuo opened the public hearing.
Phillip Chan, PDS Studio, Inc., appeared and provided an overview of the application process and
timeframes; he explained that he has designed over 30 homes in the different HOA areas in
Arcadia, and all met the City's Architectural Design Guidelines and Resolution No. 6770; he
commented on staff's recommendations, including replacing the wrought iron front entry door,
lowering the top plate height of the first floor, the roof pitch, and urged the City Council to approve
the proposed project.
David Mans, Attorney for the Applicant, appeared and explained the design review process and
requested the City Council to approve the appeal by overturning the Planning Commission's
decision and to conditionally approve the design review.
Arthur Fry appeared and commended staff for a job well done; he asked that City inspectors force
I 0 the removal of Waste Management's dirty trash bins from the front of newly constructed structures.
Rosaline Barrie appeared and spoke in opposition of the project.
Ash Risk, Janet Chan, and Annie Wong appeared and spoke in favor of the proposed project.
April Verlato appeared and discussed the procedural and design issues on the application.
Carolyn Papp appeared and objected to the size of the house which is significantly larger than
existing homes in the area, and suggested that larger homes be built in South Arcadia where the lots
are larger.
John Uniack, Chair of the Highlands Architectural Review Board, felt that the proposed home is not
compatible with the neighborhood and urged the City Council to allow the Homeowner Association
and Architectural Review Board review the application for the project.
George Zordilla, appeared and discussed the Architectural Review Board's notification process.
Jennifer Duclatt, appeared and asked the City Council to do what is best for the residents who
represent the City.
Dave Arvizu and John Fick appeared and urged the City Council to give Architectural Review Board
an opportunity to do its job.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council
Member Tay, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Wuo declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Wuo, requested to reopen the public hearing to allow Council Member Beck to ask the
developer some follow-up questions; seconded by Council Member Chandler.
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A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler and seconded by
Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic; seeing no further objection, Mayor Wuo declared the public hearing
closed.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll
call vote to approve the appeal to overturn the Planning Commission decision, and approve the
proposed design, subject to the Conditions of Approval as amended by the City Council to (1)
reduce the roof pitch to 4:12 to reduce the roof height; (2) plant two, 72-inch-box sycamore trees as
replacement trees for the two proposed to be removed; and (3) remove the water feature in the front
yard area.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, and Wuo
NOES: Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic
ABSENT: None
c. An appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to uphold the approval of Single-
Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 14-03 and Oak Tree Encroachment
Permit No. TRE 14-06 for a new residence at 1350 Highland Oaks Drive.
Recommended Action: Deny Appeal and Uphold the Planning Commission's
Decision to Approve the Design Review and Oak Tree Encroachment Permit
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg and Community Development
Administrator Kasama provided a summary of the project and appeal.
Mayor Wuo opened the public hearing.
April Verlato, Appellant, stated that the City processed the application when it should have gone to
the ARB for their review and asked the City Council to give the ARB an opportunity to review the
project.
Robert Tong, Project Designer, appeared and commented on the proposed project and emphasized
his consideration of submitting a plan which is harmonious and compatible to the neighborhood and
noted that the applicant would accept the Conditions of Approval.
Edward McLee appeared and discussed the City's action on taking over ARB's job and felt that this
matter be sent back to the Highlands ARB for proper hearing and design review.
Shelley Chu appeared and expressed her opposition to the project.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler and seconded by
Council Member Tay; seeing no further objection, Mayor Wuo declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll
call vote to deny the appeal of SFADR 14-03 and TRE 14-06 and uphold the Planning Commission
decision to approve the Design Review and Oak Tree Encroachment Permit, subject to the
Conditions of Approval.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, and Wuo
NOES: Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic
ABSENT: None
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d. An appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to approve Single-Family
Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 14-26 and Oak Tree Encroachment Permit
No. THE 14-16 for a new residence at 1800 Wilson Avenue.
Recommended Action: Deny Appeal and Uphold the Planning Commission's
Decision to Approve the Design Review and Oak Tree Encroachment Permit
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg and Community Development
Administrator Kasama provided a summary of the project and appeal.
Mayor Wuo opened the public hearing.
April Verlato, Appellant, discussed staffs' recommendations on the proposed project and clarified
that staffs' recommendations on this project matches with the suggestions submitted by the
neighbors.
Robert Tong, Project Designer, appeared and noted that he designed the project with consideration
of harmonious and compatibility with the neighborhood and the City's Design Guidelines; and
agreed to amend the design of the project and add the additional conditions suggested.
Alan Stanchfield, appeared and urged the City Council to let the ARB review this project.
Lori Gamez, appeared and hoped that the City will listen to its residents.
George Zordilla, appeared and asked the City Council to consider different criteria of the appeal to
make the project more compatible and harmonious.
Peggy Allison, appeared and read a letter from Donald Duckworth, a resident in the Highlands, in
support of the project.
Mayor Wuo left the room at 11:10 p.m. and Mayor Pro Tem Kovacic presided over the meeting.
Mayor Wuo returned at 11:15 p.m.
Todd Bowden, representing the Developer, expressed his appreciation to the Planning Division for
the comprehensive review and appropriate recommendations for the proposed project; he noted
that they would like to keep the stone veneer on the first floor and discussed the height of the
proposed building in comparison with the neighboring properties.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler and seconded by
Council Member Tay; seeing no further objection, Mayor Wuo declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll
call vote to deny the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision, and approve the proposed
design, subject to the Conditions of Approval, as amended by the City Council to (1) remove the
dormer above the entry; and (2) revise the two windows by the front entry from arched to
rectangular/trabeated, and revise all the shutters to be louvered.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, and Wuo
NOES: Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic
ABSENT: None
The City Council recessed at 11:25 p.m. and reconvened at 11:30 p.m.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Lawrence Papp appeared and discussed the "Stop the Utility Users Tax Initiative" and urged the
City Council to place the Utility Users Tax initiative on a ballot.
REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City
Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 1234]).
Council Member Chandler had nothing to report.
Council Member Beck had nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Kovacic thanked Mayor Wuo for honoring Cathy Klose on her retirement; he
announced the start of the Arcadia High School Football season and encouraged everyone to
attend the next home game between Arcadia High School and Glendale High School, and gave
recognition to the Apache marching band.
Council Member Tay announced that he and his wife meet with Community Relations Officer Mike
Vercillo to start a Neighborhood Watch in their neighborhood.
City Clerk Glasco mentioned the low prices of books at the Library Book Store and encouraged
everyone to visit the store.
Mayor Wuo thanked all the residents and speakers who attended the meeting to express their
concerns and opinions.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2014, and Special Meeting Minutes of
August 20, 2014.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Purchase order with National Auto Fleet Group for five Ford Explorer black & white
police pursuit vehicles, one Ford Explorer pursuit vehicle, and one Dodge pickup
truck in the amount of$237,294.
Recommended Action: Approve
c. Contract with Sheldon Mechanical for the Library Boiler Replacement Project and
approval of a supplemental appropriation from the Capital Improvement Fund in the
amount of $43,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
d. Extension to the contract with CLS Landscape Management, Inc. for annual tree
trimming services and tree removal and replacement in the amount of$258,727.
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Accept all work performed by General Pump Company for the Inspection and
Rehabilitation of the Live Oak Well Project as complete and authorize the final
payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents.
Recommended Action: Approve
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f. Service Agreement with Propertyroom.com for online auctioning of items from police
evidence.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Council Member Tay, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on roll
call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 2.a. through 2.f.
AYES: Council Member Tay, Chandler, Beck, Kovacic, and Wuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic (Consent Calendar Item 2.d.)
3. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
a. Ordinance No. 2318 amending Chapter 9.4 of Article IV of the Arcadia Municipal
Code relating to the sex offender regulations; and find that this Ordinance is exempt
from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Recommended Action: Introduce
Police Chief Guthrie presented the staff report.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on roll
call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2318 amending Chapter 9.4 of Article IV of the Arcadia
Municipal Code relating to the sex offender regulations; and find that this Ordinance is exempt from
the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Beck, Kovacic, Tay, and Wuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
a. Successor Agency Resolution No. SA — 9 approving and adopting the Recognized
Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the period of January 1, 2015, through
June 30, 2015.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Economic Development Manager Jerry Schwartz presented the staff report.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll
call vote to adopt Successor Agency Resolution No. SA-9 approving and adopting the Recognized
Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS)for the period of January 1, 2015, through June 30, 2015.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, Kovacic, and Wuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wuo adjourned this meeting at 11:55 p.m. to September 16, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
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