HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2b: Minutes of February 16, 2010CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010
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CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wuo called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Council /Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Kovacic and Wuo
ABSENT: None
STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person)
Mary Dougherty appeared and spoke about suggested revisions to the development standards
for the multi- family and mixed -use zones and density change from 24 units an acre to 30 units
an acre.
STUDY SESSION
a. Report, discussion and direction regarding the General Plan Housing Element.
Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director provided an update
on the Housing Element portion of the General Plan; he discussed the housing issues and
recommendations prior to forwarding them to the State Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD); and noted that the Draft Housing Element must be submitted to the HCD
for their review 60 days prior to adoption by the local jurisdiction. He reported that the Housing
Element is the main vehicle for establishing and updating housing and land -use strategies to
reflect changing needs, resources and conditions of the community; that State Law requires it to
be updated every five years; and explained that many changes to State law have occurred since
the last update in 2001. He noted that there were numerous meetings and workshops in 2009
to discuss the Land Use Element, particularly the density and housing numbers that the update
to the General Plan would produce; that staff, the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC),
the Planning Commission and the City Council all agreed on the draft land use model
incorporated into the General Plan, including changes to the density of the R -3 zone and
allowance for mixed -use housing in certain areas; and added that the land use model is a
successful attempt to revitalize key portions of the City and meet community goals while also
meeting State requirements for housing units and affordable housing.
Mr. Kruckeberg further explained and discussed additional requirements addressed by the Draft
Housing Element and Technical Background Appendix i.e. specific type of housing;
development standards for the new R -3 zones density (30 units /acre instead of 24) and Mixed -
Use Zones and sites inventory to meet the Regional Housing Needs Allocation; and noted that
some of the recommended development standards in the Draft General Plan will include unit
size, setbacks, height and parking.
The City Council directed staff to submit the recommended Draft Housing Element to Housing
and Community Development (HCD) without changes to current parking standards.
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THE CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Wuo called the regular meeting to order in the Council Chamber at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION - Reverend Terry Keenan, the Santa Anita Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Arcadia Police Chief Robert Sanderson
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Council /Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Kovacic and Wuo
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY /AGENCY COUNSEL ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Steve Deitsch reported that the City Council and Redevelopment Agency met in a
Study Session to receive a report from staff regarding the Housing Element portion of the
General Plan; and that the City Council directed staff to submit the Housing Element to the
State Department of Housing and Community Development for its review without changes to the
parking plan, no further action was taken.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Don Penman announced that there were no supplemental reports regarding
agenda items.
MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE
THE READING IN FULL
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chair Amundson, seconded by
Council /Agency Member Chandler and carried on roll call vote to read all ordinances and
resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation of a Certificate to Dana Middle School for Guinness World Record
Rope Skipping
b. Presentation of a Plaque to Doug Failing on his retirement from Caltrans
c. Presentation of a Certificate to Robert Deao on his retirement from the American
Red Cross
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Carter Spruill, Event Chairperson of this year's Arcadia Relay for Life appeared and invited
everyone to participate; he noted that there are 7 teams of high school students, Public Works
Services led by Ken Herman and the Fire Department led by Brian Ursetti and Kenny Galindo;
he invited everyone to the kick off rally at Matt Denny's; and noted that this year's event will be
dedicated to two Arcadia Fire Fighters Andy Troncale and Jerry Martin who are currently both
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battling cancer. He reminded everyone that the date is June 26, 2010 at Santa Anita Race
Track and encouraged everyone to come out and support the cause.
REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK
Council Member Chandler had no comments.
Council Member Harbicht had no comments.
Council Member Kovacic congratulated Dana Middle School students on their rope jumping
world record; he noted that the Arcadia High School Constitution Team came in first place at the
State finals and will be competing in Washington D.C. in April for the National Championship;
and suggested that the Constitution team be presented with a Certificate at a future City Council
meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Amundson expressed his concerns regarding massage businesses and
requested that a future item be placed on the City Council agenda for an update (it was the
consensus of the City Council that an update be placed on a future agenda); he requested an
update on the proposed medical marijuana dispensary application currently being proposed in
the County portion of Arcadia (Mr. Penman responded that the County has returned the
application back to the applicant as incomplete); and he wished his son Andrew a Happy 17th
Birthday.
Mayor Wuo commented on the Gold Line Station unveiling last week and noted that
construction is anticipated to begin in June; he announced that he attended Independent Cities
Association Conference in Santa Barbara on February 5 -7; he noted that one of the guest
speakers at the conference was Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley who
discussed medical marijuana dispensaries, the early release of 40,000 to 50,000 prisoners,
child pornography on the Internet; and the protection of personal information on the internet.
Mayor Wuo did note that he would like to see the City take a more proactive role in the
Neighborhood Watch Program.
City Clerk Barrows had no comments.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
a. Approve the Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2010.
Recommended Action: Approve
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS:
b. Approve the Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2010.
Recommended Action: Approve
c. Adopt Resolution No. 6709 declaring the Annual Weed Abatement Program
and scheduling the protest Public Hearing for March 16. 2010.
Recommended Action: Adopt
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Ordinance No. 2270 amendin Section 3214.1.1 and 3214.1.2 of the Arcadia
to the Uniform Traffic Ordinance concernin •
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Parking Prohibited
Recommended Action: Adopt
e. Authorize the Cit Mana•er to execute
of household hazaadousnwasteent the with
Curbside Inc. for residential collection
of 20 000.
Recommended Action: Approve
Council Member Kovacic noted that the February 2, 2010 minutes should reflect his abstention
regarding Consent Calendar items la and b.
It was moved by Council /Agency Member Chandler seconded by Council /Agency Member
Amundson and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar items 1.a through 1.e. with the
correction noted by Council Member Kovacic.
AYES: Council /Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Kovacic, and Wuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. CITY MANAGER ITEMS /EXECUTIVE DIRECOTR ITEMS:
a. Authorize a budget reserves o make the re•ui ed Su• • the
un ro•rammed al Education Revenue
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Au mentation Fund SERAF .a ment to the State of California for FY 2009
2010 as required by Assembly Bill X4 -26.
Recommended Action: Approve
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Jerry Schwartz, Economic Development Manager reported that Assembl
used several times in
the 2009 -10 California State budget balancing m echanism that has been
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the past; that the Governor and State legislators
s for educat on9 hat the will bevtransferred90 the
money to offset some of the State's c os
to be taken
Supplemental Educational Revenue Augmentation t009 2009-10 is $S 549 2 and s due to State by
from the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency for its share by March 1, 2010. He
May 10, 2010, and must report how the Agency will pay filed a lawsuit claiming that the
reported that the California Redevelopment Association (CRA)
is
taking of redevelopment funds required by AB t� he transfer of the funds to the
scheduled for February 5, 2010. He did n ote
significantly reduce the tax increment available to meet the goals for the Central Project Area.
It was moved by Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Agency Member Kovacic and carried
on roll call vote to authorize a budget allocation of $1,549,003 from
Education ramm the
Redevelopment Agency rese payment funds
to the State e of California as required by Assembly Bill
Augmentation Fund ( SERAF)
X4 -26.
AYES: Agency Member Harbicht, Kovacic, Amundson, Chandler and Wuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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b. Resort and discussion re.ardin. Jobs for Main Street Act of 2010 HR 2847
Funding Requests
Recommended Action: Receive and File
Phil Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services /City Engineer explained that the Jobs for
Main Street Act of 2010 will be acted on this month and will provide opportunities for local and
state agencies to apply for money to pay for certain services, programs and projects; that the
Job Act is a major stimulus package funded by the Federal government; and in anticipation of
the passage of the Job Act, the County of Los Angeles MTA have solicited potential projects
from Cities throughout the County and that the City has submitted two street related
improvement projects for consideration.
Linda Hui, Transportation Services Manager explained and reported on the two projects
submitted to the Los Angeles County MTA in anticipation of receiving Job Act funds; she
reported the two projects as the Rehabilitation of Duarte Road from Santa Anita Avenue to East
City Limit in the amount of $770,000 and the Pedestrian Linkages /Sidewalk Improvements at
Various Locations in the amount of $600,000. She noted that once funding is allocated, the
projects will be brought back to the City Council for review and approval at a future meeting.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Kovacic to receive
and file the staff report regarding Jobs for Main Street Act of 2010 funding requests.
c. Report, discussion and direction regarding Gold Line Extension Planning and
Construction issues.
Recommended Action: Provide Direction
Phil Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services /City Engineer reported that staff has been
working closely with the Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority
project specifications for inclusion in the construction bid package for the Gold Line Project; he
provided a powerpoint overview of the project impacts and potential improvements /betterments
regarding the main alignment (tracks, stations and Santa Anita Avenue Bridge) and parking
structures; and noted that the three time critical items are the Santa Anita Avenue Bridge
Design, Abutment and Wall Treatments and Station and Platform Upgrades. He noted
workshop dates, open house meetings, bid document release and award dates.
After discussion, the City Council commented that they would like to see the design concept
simple and the use of concrete.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the City Manager will decide whether a March 9th
Study Session is needed.
ADJOURNMENT
t 8:55 p.m. to TuesdaY,
The City Council /Redevelopment Agency adjourned this n located at 240 W. e
March 2, 2010, 5:30 p.m. in the City Council C hamber
Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
By:
James H. Barrows City Clerk
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Lisa Mussenden
Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager