HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/18/2015 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015
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CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Kovacic called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Tay, Wuo, and Kovacic
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS—No one appeared.
CLOSED SESSION
a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with legal counsel
regarding the matter of NRDC and Los Angeles Water Keeper v. State Water
Resources Control Board and California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los
Angeles Region; Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No BS156962.
b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with legal counsel
regarding the matter of City of Gardena v. Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los
Angeles Region; Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No BS156342
c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with legal counsel
regarding the matter of the Cities of Duarte and Huntington Park v. Regional Water
Awl Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region; Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case
No BS156303
d. 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.
e. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with legal counsel
regarding the matter of John Doe, an individual, v. City of Arcadia, an incorporated
California Municipality, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive — United States District Court
Case No.: 2:15-cv-05736-CAS-AS
The Closed Session adjourned at 6:40 p.m. and convened to Study Session.
STUDY SESSION
a. Report, discussion and direction regarding policies on the use of artificial turf as
landscaping.
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg gave the staff report and
handed out a Water Efficient Landscaping and Documentation Package and Guidelines that are
currently in use by the Department.
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On motion by Council Member Wuo, seconded by Council Member Beck, the City Council -•
unanimously continued discussion of this item to the City Council meeting of September 15,
2015.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Beck, Tay, Wuo and Kovacic
NOES: None
The Study Session adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Kovacic called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION - Reverend Thomas Shriver, Emmanuel Assembly of God
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Pete Siberell, Santa Anita Race Track
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Tay, Wuo, and Kovacic
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED/STUDY SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Deitsch reported that the City Council met in a Closed Session to consider the
items listed on the posted agenda under Closed Session; no reportable action was taken.
City Attorney Deitsch also reported that the City Council met in a Study session to receive a
report from staff to discuss policies regarding artificial turf, and on motion by Council Member
Wuo, seconded by Council Member Beck, the City Council unanimously (5-0) directed staff to
bring the item back for further discussion at the September 15, 2015, City Council meeting.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto stated there was no supplemental agenda information.
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 Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, to read all
ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Planning Commissioners.
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1. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Special Use Permit No. SUP 15-15 for the "Rise of the Jack 0' Lanterns" at the
southwest parking lot of Santa Anita Park at 285 W. Huntington Drive.
Recommended Action: Conditional approval
Associate Planner Li presented the staff report.
Mayor Kovacic opened the public hearing.
Marsha Schultz, an Arcadia resident, appeared and asked who carries the insurance for this
event.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by
Council Member Tay, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Kovacic declared the public
hearing closed.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on
roll call vote to approve Special Use Permit No. SUP 15-15, for the "Rise of the Jack 0'
Lanterns" at the Santa Anita Race Track, 285 W. Huntington Drive, subject to the conditions of
approval listed in the staff report.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Beck, Tay, Wuo and Kovacic
NOES: None
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Diana Lam, representative of the Civic Youth Council, appeared and provided information
regarding the Civic Youth Council and volunteerism, including their involvement in Arcadia
events, and their water conservation campaign which would consist of walking door-to-door
providing information to Arcadia residents about ways to conserve water.
David Arvizu, a representative from Save the Arcadia Highlands, clarified and corrected events
that Council Member Wuo attended from the August 4, 2015, City Council Meeting regarding his
relationship with USAIF and Steven Chen, and Gem Coin; he asked the City Council to open
the envelopes he passed out, and requested that the City Council provide information where
information needs to be filled in; and explained that at the bottom of the hand-out there are two
questions for Council Member Wuo to address at some point.
Adam Hsu, representing Assembly Member Ed Chau, appeared and invited the City Council
and staff to attend a water information forum on Saturday, August 29, 2015, and passed out
flyers.
Timothy Burch, an Arcadia resident, appeared and indicated that he supports the ballot initiative
recently filed with the City; he mentioned that recently Council Member Wuo spoke about the
Mayflower project and appreciated that he can take portions of the Zoning Code and support
them and asked him to embrace the citizens that have spoken and embrace those changes to
the Zoning Code.
Brett Mitulski, an Arcadia resident, appeared and spoke about the Zoning Code ballot initiative
and about floor area ratio.
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Virgina Konzelman, an Arcadia resident, appeared and spoke about the size of homes in alms
Arcadia, and felt that as a resident it was important for her to speak; she reiterated what Mr.
Mitulski said; she talked about trees and open space, which she feels has disappeared over
time; she talked about property rights; and indicated that she supports any group that protects
property rights.
Roger Nemrava, an Arcadia resident, appeared and shared his displeasure about the size of
homes in Arcadia; and agreed with what Mr. Mitulski and Ms. Konzelman indicated.
Roy McMeen, an Arcadia resident, appeared and spoke about mansionzation and the size of
the home at 2232 Hollis Lane being built on a small lot.
Lawrence Papp, an Arcadia resident, appeared and spoke about an incident that occurred, and
complimented Chief Guthrie on how he handled the situation; and announced that on
September 5 he submitted signatures to be verified to place a utility user's tax repeal on the
April ballot.
REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the
City Council related to meetings attended at City expense[AB 12341)
Council Member Tay stated that he does not have a personal agenda, as everyone has
indicated; he stated that last year, the City Council unanimously voted for a Zoning Code study,
but feels that everyone has different opinions regarding the lawsuit; he announced the concert in
the park on Thursday, the movie in the park on Friday; and invited everyone to attend the
Downtown street fair on Friday night; and announced on Saturday morning the Gold Line
dedication; and on Saturday night at the Performance Arts Center is having a free community
karaoke party and dance, and invited everyone to attend.
Mayor Pro Tern Chandler announced Arcadia's birthday celebration on the National Night Out
event, and thanked all the departments for their participation, and also thanked the volunteers;
he commented on an article in the Los Angeles Times, Community Profiles section which
profiles cities on different levels; he talked about differences between Arcadia, San Marino, and
Sierra Madre; he talked about property values, and the ballot initiative; he indicated that the
property on Hollis Lane has not been brought before the City Council, so he will not comment on
it until that time.
Council Member Beck complimented Virginia Konzelman for her comments; he indicated that he
visited the property on Hollis Lane in the event it comes before the City Council; he announced
the Gold Line dedication on Saturday morning and invited everyone to attend; he also indicated
that the Parks and Recreation Department is preparing a Recreation & Parks Master Plan and
encouraged residents if they want to see specific changes at City parks they should take the on
line survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/arcadiaparksrecneeds; and asked for City Council
support in having an Arcadia Conservation Award to recognize homeowners who have invested
in drought resistant landscape to conserve water, and asked for two additional votes to put it on
a future agenda to be discussed. Council Member Beck received unanimous support from the
City Council.
Council Member Wuo thanked all the speakers and indicated that the City Council does hear -,
their concerns; he thanked Diana Lam for getting involved in the City and water conservation;
and announced that school begins next week.
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" City Clerk Glasco provided information about volunteer opportunities in Arcadia, and provided
the Helping Hands website.
City Manager Lazzaretto extended his kudos to Ms. Lam and the Civic Youth Council for
spreading the word about water conservation; he announced that the last summer concert and
movie series is this week; he announced the last CalPhil concert is Saturday night; and the
Pasadena Pop's second to last concert is also Saturday night, and encouraged everyone to
come out.
Mayor Kovacic also extended his kudos to Diana Lam and her group on volunteering; he invited
anyone to show up at a City Council meeting to express their views and opinions; he announced
the last concert in the park on Thursday, and the last movie in the park on Friday; and
announced the Gold Line grand opening in Arcadia on Saturday morning, and a dance/karaoke
night on Saturday night at the quad at Arcadia High School and invited everyone to attend; and
added that tours of the Performing Arts Center will be available; and shared his recent trip to
Slovenia.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2015, Special Meeting Minutes of July
15, 2015, and Regular Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2015.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Resolution No. 7087 authorizing the City Manager and the City Attorney to execute
certain documents required by the Board of Equalization to collect the City's Utility Users
Tax on prepaid wireless service.
Recommended Action: Adopt
c. Accept a gift from the Arcadia Museum Foundation in the amount of $5,087 for the
purchase of historical documents, photographs, and artifacts for the Museum's
collection.
Recommended Action: Accept
d. Revisions to the existing classification specifications for Fire Battalion Chief, Fire
Captain, and Fire Administrative Specialist.
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Agreement to Purchase First Pacific Exchange, Inc., dba NavigateHCR Software and
related services for Affordable Care Act Tracking and IRS Reporting in the amount of
$8,388.
Recommended Action: Approve
f. Extension to the Purchase Order with HD Supply Waterworks for the purchase of data
log radio-read water meters for the City's water distribution system in the amount of
$500,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
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Council Member Beck requested Consent Calendar item 2.f regarding the purchase and
installation of water meters be pulled for further discussion.
It was moved by Council Member Tay, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, and carried on
roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 2.a through 2.e.
AYES: Council Member Tay, Chandler, Beck, Wuo, and Kovacic
NOES: None
In response to Council Member Beck's inquiry, Public Works Services Director Tait responded
that the program should be completed in 2019 depending on the workload; and explained that
Water Fund money was used for this project.
It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, and carried on
roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 2.f.
AYES: Council Member Beck, Chandler, Tay, Wuo, and Kovacic
NOES: None
3. CITY MANAGER
a. Ordinance No. 2328 amending the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter
11.1, Part 4 to Article VIII to provide an expedited, streamlined permitting process for
small residential rooftop solar systems.
Recommended Action: Introduce
Building Official Don Stockham presented the staff report.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on
roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2328 amending the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding
a new Chapter 11.1, Part 4 to Article VIII to provide an expedited, streamlined permitting
process for small residential rooftop solar systems.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, Wuo, and Kovacic
NOES: None
b. Consideration of public information and outreach efforts concerning residential
development standards.
Recommended Action: Approve
City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on
roll call vote to approve public information and outreach efforts relating to residential
development standards.
AYES: Council Member Chandler, Tay, Beck, Wuo, and Kovacic
NOES: None
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ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned this meeting at 8:39 p.m. in memory of Ann Durgerian and Bob
Denne to Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room.
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