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Home My WebLink AboutMaterials Distributed at Meeting Materials Distributed At Meeting 11 / 17/2015 dud- 6.4 (°autd Lisa Mussenden Subject: Arcadia resident in favor of mansionization. - Kathy Swanson 864-2471 NOV 162015 From: Kat S [mailto:katlilchiefwigglz(agmail.com] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 9:49 AM To: City Council Email C "rt C ,n-+ "rr.'s, Subject: Arcadia resident in favor of mansionization. Hi Mr. Chandler, my name is Kathy Swanson, and I currently reside at 657 W. Lemon Ave, Arcadia. I have been hearing stories that this new zoning change on the March ballot, could potentially cause me to lose quite a bit of money when I go to sell my home. This home is all I have, as it was left to me by my Grandparents, and am planning on selling eventually. I am single, so not quite sure where I will be moving yet. I wanted to get your input on this matter, and do you think I should sell before March in order not to lose money? Can I start a petition or anything I can do to help stop this from passing? Thanks in advance for any advice you could give. I work at Valentines Liquor on Baldwin Ave, so I don't make very much money, my house is my only asset , and it would really hurt my future to take such a loss in the sale of my home. Kathy Swanson (626) 864-2471 657 w. Lemon Ave. Arcadia, CA. 91007 1 (4 ,,6 er),t 4 C"c4�P r( -1 7 /S Michael B.and Emilia A.McKay NOV 1 0 ;)Oig, 21 E.Orange Grove Avenue Arcadia,CA 91006 C; f�-- A .�,, •� 626-574-9028 mikemckavC�eirelink.com November 12,2015 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Arcadia We are writing this letter in support of the proposed development of the property next door to us at 29 E. Orange Grove Avenue,Arcadia,CA We first expressed our support for this project one year ago during hearings with the ARB,Planning Commission and City Council that resulted in approval for the project. Our support continues. As we understand it,in order to build a single story residence of the size desired,the City Council will need to agree to a setback variance to allow the home to be at the same setback as the current residence. We also support the granting of this variance. Most of the homes on E.Orange Grove Avenue are at this setback. Only two homes have a deeper setback. Our home built in the early 1930's is one of those homes. It has a deeper setback because of the knoll at the rear of the property and the presence of two large oak trees in the front of the property The second home with a deep setback is the home just to the west of us. The reason for that setback is the presence of a flood control channel cutting through the middle of their property There doesn't appear to be a single architectural style of homes on East Orange Grove Avenue. But we believe that,per Resolution 6770,the proposed design of the single story residence will be"harmonious and compatible"with the existing homes and will help"protect the property values and architectural character of the residential environments." Very truly yours, hi ' Michael B.McKay Emilia A.McKay 11 tto't 1,) 11/16/2015 Police Department Update for City Council (2015) ... . ..... ......... ................ ... ... Overview • Response Times Update • Crime Stats Review for 2015 • Community Outreach Update • Identification of Emerging Issues Response Times How long it takes an Arcadia Police Officer to arrive on scene for 16 types of high-priority calls: 2014 Average Response Time 2015 Average Response Time 2:51 2:54 Regarding robberies,silent robbery alarms,firearms,actual shots fired,and assault with a deadly weapon calls for service,we are averaging a response time of: 2:20 Research and information suggests response times from the county for similar calls for service average around 5-6 minutes 1 11/16/2015 Annual Crime Trend and Analysis for 2015 • Overall increase in crime across the board • Directed Enforcement efforts reduced even higher rates • Violent crimes trending upward • Domestic Violence crimes saw significant increase in 2015 • Mental Illness calls for service continue to challenge resources Annual Crime Trend and Analysis for 2015 • Community involvement and awareness regarding thefts from vehicles appear to have had positive effect on crime reduction in that category(decrease of 16%)—"Hide It,Lock It,Keep It!"Campaign • Prop.47 reduces time people spend in jail for crimes that took them off the street for longer periods of time prior to its passing in November 2014. • Research on AB 109 and Prop.47 currently underway Annual Crime Trends &Analysis 2013 7014 2015 2015 u.2014 2015 1.2013 401116de 0 2 1 N/A N/A Rape 1 6 7 16.66% 600.00% Robbery 34 18 28 55.55% -17.64% Assaults 114 117 130 11.11% 14 03% Domestic Violence 35 38 52 36.84% 48.57% Res.Burgs 191 125 173 38.40% -9.42% Auto Burgs 240 207 230 11.11% -4.17% Commercial Burgs. 92 72 70 -2.78% 23.91% Thefts 808 671 704 4.92% -12.87% Shoplifting 278 228 171 -25.00% -38.49% Auto Theft 67 62 64 322% -4.47% Adult Arrests 1562 1991 1705 -14 36% 9.15% Total Crimes Rptd. 4674 4842 4818 -0.50% 3.08% 1 11/16/2015 I Thefts •Other aBtrylaes •Assau hs a Auto That 2015 11% 4% ")9% ti` 54 2% *Crime Mao* • Community Outreach Update for 2015 • Neighborhood Watch Statistics • 888 residences involved in the program(nearly doubled since 2014)—Goal for 2015 is 1000 residences • 102 Block Captains(nearly doubled since 2014) • 131 NW Signs(nearly doubled since 2014) • Conducted a Town Hall Meeting in 2015(700 attendees) • Area Command Program growing throughout community • Police Foundation Established Identification of Emerging Issues 1 11/16/2015 Emerging Issues— Mental Health Calls for Service Type of Call for #of Incidents #of Incidents Increase I Decrease Service 2014 2015 from 2014 to 2015 WIC 5150 64 70 10.67%Increase Attempt Suicides 23 30 30.43%Increase Suicides 5 0 100%Decrease Total Calls per Year 8.7%Increase Emerging Issues— Domestic Violence Domestk Violence Report Jnuary 1,2015-Se bee 30.201S 'Inakk Robert. 32 61% 413 SO 49._._ Not.Residence 16 33% •o n,ela.4'mtlW Oanaenn tta»a e�meJ mar»butt. Mee ._... 36. .16%''. Female 12 Suspect Resident 30 _ GO%t - N P sdent 19 38%: None 10) .., 9 le%'�. U k wn 1 .. r—Sr 1 Victim ero l2I 1. x161 mwn 216; `YY,1 �Fy Final Comments • Approximate 3%increase in Violent Crimes and 7% increase in Property Crimes as of July 2015 • Arcadia experiencing increase in Property Crimes from 2014,but a decrease comparable to 2013 crime rates • Police Department will be conducting further examination of crimes,per Reporting District,in months to come(preparation for 2016). RD Map 1 11/16/2015 Na, :End of of Presentation 1 11/16/2015 yryAlp i; � ICkV • ar xa1aR" tAa67."' "j3 f t 43 k ' yr nwi+1 Lt ,-0611dri5 4o i .i 1 November 17 2015 Police Departme ■ Update for City Council • ( 20 '15 ) PpcA0i9 November 17, 2015 bW6 Overview • Response Times Update • Crime Stats Review for 2015 • Community Outreach Update • Identification of Emerging Issues cn 'f r November 17 2015'; ¢ s+ ,„ ..., Response Times How long it takes an Arcadia Police Officer to arrive on scene for 16 t pes of high-priority calls : 2014 Average Response Time 2015 Average Response Time 2 : 51 2 : 54 Regarding robberies, silent robbery alarms, firearms, actual shots fired, and assault with a deadly weapon calls for service, we are averaging a response time of: 2 :20 Research and information suggests response times from the county for similar calls for service average around 5-6 minutes November 17, 2015 ion c`> Annual Crime Trend and Analysis for 2015 • Overall increase in crime across the board • Directed Enforcement efforts reduced even higher rates • Violent crimes trending upward • Domestic Violence crimes saw significant increase in 2015 • Mental Illness calls for service continue to challenge resources R :4)/qv November 17, 2015 -- Annual Crime Trend and Analysis for 2015 • Community involvement and awareness regarding thefts from vehicles appear to have had positive effect on crime reduction in that category (decrease of 16%) — "Hide It, Lock It, Keep It!" Campaign • Prop. 47 reduces time people spend in jail for crimes that took them off the street for longer periods of time prior to its passing in November 2014. • Research on AB 109 and Prop. 47 currently underway ,. f November 17, 2015 t ,, Annual Crime Trends & Analysis 2013 2014 2015 2015 v. 2014 2015 v. 2013 Homicide 0 2 1 N/A N/A Rape 1 6 7 16.66% 600.00% Robbery 34 18 28 55.55% -17.64% Assaults 114 117 130 11.11% 14.03% Domestic Violence 35 38 52 36.84% 48.57% Res. Burgs 191 125 173 38.40% -9.42% Auto Burgs 240 207 230 11.11% -4.17% Commercial Burgs. 92 72 70 -2.78% -23.91% Thefts 808 671 704 4.92% -12.87% Shoplifting 278 228 171 -25.00% -38.49% Auto Theft 67 62 64 3.22% -4.47% Adult Arrests 1562 1991 1705 -14.36% 9.15% Total Crimes Rptd. 4674 4842 4818 -0.50% 3.08% - .ems t..�° {. r__ 17 01 25. - , November , I-et '•14..:11,C.::-0;-.4ir;::4ifrFr.:t4 ''''''''''': -;' ''',-. ---- t„gi,-7..4,4•1•4?_,V ,.•--•"."-- 4-4r:.44. ..- a Thefts • Other f.-1. Burglaries • Assaults • Auto Theft ,,„, 2015 0,0 4 / 11 % ., ...„. ,,.. „ .., .. .. ,, .,..4.,,.....„, . ...,. . ......., 54% 2% * * Crime Map "} November 17, 2015 �AD EGG Community Update Outreach for 2015 • Neighborhood Watch Statistics • 888 residences involved in the program (nearly doubled since 2014) — Goal for 2015 is 1000 residences • 102 Block Captains (nearly doubled since 2014) • 131 NW Signs (nearly doubled since 2014) • Conducted a Town Hall Meeting in 2015 (700 attendees) • Area Command Program growing throughout community • Police Foundation Established L •dam 3 Y'. SE:._ j + T ... �oLc November 17, 2015 Identification Emerging November 17, 2015 v Emerging Issues — dental Health Calls for Service Type of Call for # of Incidents # of Incidents Increase / Decrease Service 2014 2015 from 2014 to 2015 WIC 5150 64 70 10.67% increase Attempt Suicides 23 30 30.43% Increase Suicides 5 0 100% Decrease Total Calls per Year 8.7% Increase x r s w T r ; � November 17, 2015 ri .,. _ _ _____ r .a• r. Emerging Issues Domestic Violence Domestic Violence Report January 1, 2015 - September 30, 2015 # Arrests/ Occuring Inside the Home # Incidents Suspects # Victims Inside Residence 32 67%' i 48 50 49 Not In Residence 16 33%1 '`Two incidents involved both parties being deemed equally at fault. Gender of Primary Aggressor Male 38 76%1 Primary Aggressors Residing in Arcadia Female 12 24% Suspect Resident 30 60% Severity of Injuries Non-Resident 19 38% None (0) 9 18% Unknown 1 2% Minor (1) 38 78% Victim Severe (2) 1 2% Resident 33 67% Unknown 1 2% Non-Resident 15 31% .. �_...-Awl Unknown 1 2% Y 2tw 4 November 171 2015 s Final Comments • Approximate 3% increase in Violent Crimes and ■ % increase in Property Crimes as of July 2015 • Arcadia experiencing increase in Property Crimes from 2014, but a decrease comparable to 2013 crime rates • Police Department will be conducting further examination of crimes, per Reporting District, in months to come (preparation for 2016). RD Map ) November 17 2015 End of Presentation