HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1a - Regular Meeting and Special Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2015ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015
Pursuant to the adjournment of the March 17, 2015, 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 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Wuo called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
INVOCATION — Reverend Thomas Shriver of Church of Emmanuel Assembly of God
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Kurt Norwood, Fire Chief
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Council Members Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay, and Wuo
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
City Attorney Deitsch reported that prior to the regular meeting, the City Council met in a Closed
Session to consider the one item listed on the posted agenda regarding existing litigation, no
reportable action was taken; he further reported that the Special Closed Session Meeting was
continued to Tuesday, May 5, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto announced that Ordinance No. 2327 was revised as a result of public
concern and will be discussed further during the public hearing on that item; and that a copy has
been provided to the City Council.
MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE
THE READING IN FULL
A motion was made by Council Member Tay, seconded by Council Member Chandler, to read all
ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation designating April 12 -18, 2015, as "National Library Week" and
encouraging the community to take advantage of the resources available to them
at the Arcadia Public Librarv.
PUBLIC HEARING
a. Ordinance No. 2324 amending portions of Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 5 of the
Arcadia Municipal Code in order to update the City's Single - Family Residential
Real Estate Sign and Developer- Contractor Sign Regulations.
Recommended Action: Introduce
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Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Kruckeberg and Associate Planner
Schwehr presented the staff report.
Mayor Wuo opened the public hearing.
Andrew Cooper, CEO of the Arcadia Board of Realtors, appeared on behalf of the Board of
Realtors in support of the proposed sign ordinance; he indicated that they agree with the height
of signs, confiscation of the signs, and penalizing realtors who do not comply with the sign
regulations as proposed in the ordinance.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, seconded by
Council Member Tay, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Wuo declared the public hearing
closed.
After discussion by the City Council, it was the consensus that the following be added to the
Ordinance: (1) the sixteen square foot sign needs approval stamp from Planning Services; (2)
rendering required on the sign for all new development; (3) signs should be no more than three
feet in height with a six month grace period for transitioning to such signs; (4) only one "for sale"
sign will be allowed on a site even on a corner lot; (5) keep confiscated signs for 30 days before
destroying; (5) four open house signs allowed and hours should be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on
weekends except caravan days, where they will be allowed from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Council Member Chandler made a motion to reopen public hearing in order to allow Mr. Cooper
to speak. The City Council concurred.
Mr. Cooper commented on the 3 foot height restriction, stating that it would be a concern to his
membership, indicating that there was not a problem with the current signs.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll
call vote to continue the public hearing to May 5, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in order to bring back a
revised ordinance for introduction as directed by the City Council.
AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Tay, Chandler, Beck, and Wuo
NOES: None
b. Ordinance No. 2326 amending portions of Division 1, Part 1, Chapter 2 of Article
VI; portions of Division 8, Part 1, Chapter 4 of Article VI; and portions of Part 2, 6
and 7, Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code in order to update
the City's Massage Therapist and Business Regulations.
Recommended Action: Introduce
Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Kruckeberg and Associate Planner Li
provided the staff report.
In response to a question raised by Mayor Pro Tern regarding the proposed removal of the
language relating to discrimination, which he would like to see left in, City Attorney Deitsch
indicated that he does not recall why the discrimination wording was being proposed to be
removed, does not see any issues with leaving it in, and will look into the matter.
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City Attorney Deitsch indicated that the City Council can introduce the sign ordinance tonight
with the recommended change as requested by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic and bring back to the
next regular City Council meeting for adoption. The City Council concurred.
Mayor Wuo opened the public hearing. No one appeared.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by
Council Member Tay, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Wuo declared the public hearing
closed.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on
roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2326 amending portions of Division 1, Part 1, Chapter 2
of Article VI; portions of Division 8, Part 1, Chapter 4 of Article VI; and portions of Part 2, 6 and
7, Chapter 2 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code in order to update the City's Massage
Therapist and Business Regulations; and add Section 6418.20(H) back in the Ordinance for
introduction at the meeting of April 21, 2015.
AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Beck, Chandler, Tay, and Wuo
NOES: None
Ordinance No. 2327 amending Section 7553.7.1 of Chapter 5, of Article VII of the
Arcadia Municipal Code concerning Outdoor Irrigation and Prohibited Water
Uses.
Recommended Action: Introduce
City Manager Lazzaretto and Public Works Department Director Tait provided the staff report.
Mayor Wuo opened the public hearing.
Craig Kessler, Director of Governmental Affair, Southern California Golf Association, appeared
and commented on the 2014 State water regulations as they relate to the two golf courses in
Arcadia; and expressed his concerns with the language in the ordinance and asked for flexibility
since the golf courses are in the City.
In response to Mr. Kessler's comments, City Manager Lazzaretto responded that the amended
language in the Ordinance allows large users of water to get an exemption from the City which
must be approved by the Public Works Services Director.
Gary Kossick, representative of the County of Los Angeles, Santa Anita Golf Course, appeared
and expressed their support of the ordinance and indicated that they will be doing what they
have to do to conserve water.
Scott Bourgeouis, American Golf Course Corporation, Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course, appeared and
spoke about the efforts they are doing to conserve water at the golf course.
April Verlato, an Arcadia resident, appeared and spoke about water conservation; she indicated
that she has a "smart" irrigation system and asked that the City Council to consider exemptions
for those residents who have saved water, because she has reduced her personal water use by
at least 20 %.
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A motion to close the public hearing was made by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, seconded by
Council Member Tay, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Wuo declared the public hearing
closed.
In response to Council Member Chandler's proposal to establish a free mulch program to help
residents conserve water, Mayor Wuo and Council Member Tay agreed to have staff study this
matter and schedule discussion at a future study session.
In response to Mr. Kessler's comments, City Attorney Deitsch suggested language to the
proposed Ordinance that would address Mr. Kessler's point; he indicated that on Page 3 at the
end of subsection (i) add "or by such other measurement of reduction adopted by resolution of
the City Council from time to time" would be an alternate to the 2013 baseline; and that a
resolution as early as upon adoption of the Ordinance or even before the Ordinance becomes
effective can be prepared for City Council consideration if necessary.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried
on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2327 amending Section 7553.7.1 of Chapter 5, of
Article VII of the Arcadia Municipal Code concerning Outdoor Irrigation and Prohibited Water
Uses, as amended by the City Attorney.
AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Chandler, Beck, Tay, and Wuo
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one appeared
REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the
City Council related to meetings attended at City expense CAB 1234])
Council Member Chandler announced the Police Department Town Hall meeting on April 14; he
indicated that the topic of discussion is residential burglaries and how to stay safe, and urged
everyone to attend.
Council Member Beck announced that he attended the Citizen of Year Dinner in honor of Jim
and Terry Leahy.
Council Member Tay announced that in one year, the Chamber of Commerce increased their
membership by 133.
Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic announced that his law firm is now a member of the Chamber of
Commerce; he noted that the Derby Day 5K run event was a great success; he announced the
Fire Department Annual Pancake Breakfast and Law Day on May 9; and congratulated Diane
Lucas, a long time Arcadia resident, on her recent Woman of Distinction honor awarded by
Representative Judy Chu.
Mayor Wuo commented on the Derby Day 5K run and thanked all the employees and everyone
who participated.
City Clerk Glasco announced that on April 16 at 7:30 a.m. at the Santa Anita Golf Course, the
Chamber will be having their monthly breakfast meeting and Attorney Jim Helms will be
honored.
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Special Meetina Minutes of March 4. 2015. and Reaular Meetina Minutes of
March 17, 2015.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Resolution No. 7060 accepting a dedication of certain property at 316 -324 South
Third Avenue (corner cutback at the intersection of Third Avenue and Diamond
Street as part of parcel map 72502) for public use.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Ordinance No. 2325 amending Chapter 8 of Article VII of the Arcadia Municipal
Code relating to Stormwater Management and Discharge Control.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Contract with Vasili Inc. for the Miscellaneous Sewer Main Repair project in the
amount of $44,860.
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Contract with X -Act Technology Solutions, Inc. to furnish, deliver, and install
Category 6 Cable at Various City facilities in an amount not to exceed $74,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
Purchase order with Emeraencv Vehicle Group. Inc. to remount and refurbish
three rescue ambulances for the Arcadia Fire Department in an amount of
$304,200, and appropriate an additional $35,000 from the Equipment
Replacement Fund.
Recommended Action: Approve
Professional Services Agreement with G4S Secure Solutions, Inc. for temporary
Media Communication Services.
Recommended Action: Approve
Purchase order with National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of one heavy
duty pickup truck with utility body in the amount of $43,317.15.
Recommended Action: Approve
Purchase of 3.000 acre -feet of Imported Replacement Water from the main
Gabriel Basin Watermaster for a total cost of $2,019,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
Purchase order with Haaker Equipment Company for the purchase of a 2015
Elgin CNG Crosswind Street Sweeper in the amount of $315,010.
Recommended Action: Approve
Contract with ICG, Inc. for the Recreation and Parks Master Plan Project and
approval of a supplemental appropriation from the Parks and Recreation Facility
Fund in the amount of $49,650.
Recommended Action: Approve
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Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic requested Consent Calendar Item 2.i be pulled for separate discussion.
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.g and 2.j and 2.k.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, Kovacic, and Wuo
NOES: None
At the request of Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, Public Works Services Director Tait explained the
purpose of purchasing of 3,000 acre -feet of imported replacement water.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on roll
call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 2.i.
AYES: Council Member Kovacic, Tay, Beck, Chandler, and Wuo
NOES: None
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned this meeting at 9:58 p.m. to Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 6:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chamber Conference Room.
Lis ussenden
Chi Deputy City Clerk
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ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wuo called the Special Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chamber Conference Room.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Kovacic, Tay and Wuo
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tim Burch, an Arcadia resident, appeared and spoke about oversized development in Arcadia,
especially in the Highlands area; and discussed how the Architectural Review Board process is
broken and requested the City's assistance.
April Verlato, a resident in the Highland Oaks area, appeared and spoke about the de novo process
and Berkeley case.
David Arvizu, representing Save the Arcadia Highlands, appeared and indicated that he is the force
behind the Save the Arcadia Highlands litigation; he indicated that a separate lawsuit is being filed
regarding the interpretation of Resolution No. 6770, which he feels is not being interpreted correctly
by the City Attorney's office; and read several emails from residents regarding the process.
Richard Fricke of the Lower Rancho Architectural Review Board spoke about the process in his
Architectural Review Board.
Arthur Layne appeared and commented on the expansion of homes in Arcadia and traffic and
questioned Arcadia's intent.
At 5:50 p.m. the City Council went into Closed Session
CLOSED SESSION
a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with legal counsel
regarding the matter of Save the Arcadia Highlands v. City of Arcadia, City Council of the
City of Arcadia, and Does 1 through 10; and Robert Tong, Bowden Development, Inc.,
29 East Orange Grove Avenue, LLC, and Does 11 through 25; Los Angeles Superior
Court (Central District — Stanley Mosk Courthouse); Court Case No. BS154327.
No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session item.
The Special Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. and continued the Closed Session to Tuesday, May 5,
2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room.
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