HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/19/2016 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2016
CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Beck called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Chandler, Tay, Verlato, Amundson, and Beck
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS —No one appeared.
STUDY SESSION
a. Report, discussion, and direction concerning the Citywide Historic Resources
Survey Report.
It was moved by Mayor Beck, seconded by Council Member Tay that staff (1) proceed with
public outreach to provide information to the residents and allow time for feedback; (2) prepare
detailed costs analysis of recommended options including staffing implications; (3) prepare
potential timeline for implementation; and (4) return to the City Council in a future Study session
for further consideration, after the Nos. 1-3 are completed.
AYES: Beck, Tay, Chandler, Verlato, and Amundson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION
b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1.) to confer with legal counsel
regarding the matter of Judith Cook; Pamela McGinnis v. City of Arcadia; Robert
Guthrie; and Does 1-25, inclusive; United States District Court (Central District)
• Case No.: CV-14-08450-BRO-JC.
No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session item.
The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Beck called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION - Reverend Thomas Shriver, Emmanuel Assembly of God and Arcadia Police
Department Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Amy Macklin, Co-President of the Friends of the Arcadia Library
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ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Chandler, Tay, Verlato, Amundson, and Beck
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING STUDY/CLOSED SESSION ITEM
City Attorney Deitsch reported that the City Council met in a Study Session to hear a report,
discuss, and provide direction concerning the proposed Citywide Historic Resources Survey
report, and it was moved by Mayor Beck, seconded by Council Member Tay that staff (1)
proceed with public outreach to provide information to the residents and allow time for feedback;
(2) prepare detailed costs analysis of recommended options including staffing implications; (3)
prepare potential timeline for implementation; and (4) return to the City Council in a future Study
session for further consideration, after the Nos. 1-3 are completed.
City Attorney Deitsch also reported that the City Council met in a Closed Session to consider
the one item listed on the posted agenda under Closed Session; no reportable action was
taken.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto stated that three (3) items relating to Public Hearing 2.a were received,
(1) a white binder submitted by the Applicant with information relating to the project; (2) 3 letters
in support of the project; and (3) 11 letters in opposition of the project were all distributed to the
City Council prior to the meeting.
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. Presentation of a $40,000 check from the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library to
the Arcadia Public Library.
1. APPOINTMENTS
a. Appointment to the Senior Citizens' Commission.
Recommended Action: Make Appointment
Mayor Beck called for nominations. The City Council nominated as follows:
Council Member Verlato—Anthony Leung
Council Member Tay— Ivy Song
Mayor Beck—Yolanda Barrera
Council Member Chandler—Yolanda Barrera
Mayor Pro Tern Amundson -Anthony Leung
Due to the tie vote, Council Member Chandler withdrew his nomination of Yolanda Barrera and
nominated Anthony Leung.
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It was moved by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Amundson, to appoint
Anthony Leung to the Senior Citizens' Commission for a two year term ending June 30, 2018.
AYES: Verlato, Amundson, Chandler, Tay, and Beck
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Call up of the Planning Commission approval of single-family architectural design
review No. SFADR 16-08 for a proposed 3,588 square-foot, two-story, single-
family residence with an attached 418 square-foot, two-car garage at 1101 S.
Fifth Avenue.
Recommended Action: Uphold Planning Commission Decision
Community Development Administrative Kasama and Associate Planner Baldwin presented the
staff report.
Mayor Beck opened the public hearing.
Sherry Xi, resident on Fifth Avenue, appeared and expressed her opposition of the project, and
urged the City Council to deny the project.
Phillip Chan, designer of the project, appeared and walked the City Council through the binder
he submitted regarding the project, and provided a chronology of events; he explained that he
tried to address comments and concerns from the neighbors and reminded the City Council that
there was no Floor Area Ratio (FAR) requirement when the project was originally submitted; he
explained his concerns with the project and City regulations and restrictions regarding FAR; and
urged the City Council to approve the project.
In response to a question raised by Council Member Verlato, Mr. Chan confirmed that he has
never met with Council Member Verlato.
Mr. Chan also reminded the City Council of the three letters received by neighbors in support of
the project that were distributed to them prior to the meeting.
Ivan (inaudible), an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed his support of the project, but
suggested that maybe the size of the home can be reduced so that the neighbors do not feel so
intruded upon.
Carol Otaviano, an Arcadia resident, appeared and indicated that all aspects of a project should
be considered when looking at plans for a new home, not just the floor to area ratio.
(name inaudible), resident on Fifth Avenue, appeared and expressed her opposition of the
project; she appealed to the City Council to respect their neighborhood by keeping the homes
ranch style and one story.
Karen (inaudible), resident on Fifth Avenue, appeared and expressed her opposition of the
project, and indicated that it is a beautiful home and beautiful design, but indicated that it is too
big and does not fit in the neighborhood.
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(did not provide her name), resident on Fifth Avenue, also appeared and expressed her
opposition of the project; she indicated that the house is too big and does not fit in the
neighborhood.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Mayor Pro Tern Amundson, seconded by
Council Member Tay, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Beck declared the public hearing
closed.
Council Member Verlato explained the reason for her calling this item up for City Council review
regarding design review.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay to uphold the
Planning Commission's decision for approval of Single-Family Architectural Design Review No.
SFADR 16-08, for a proposed 3,588 square-foot, two-story, single-family residence with an
attached 419 square-foot, two-car garage at 1101 S. Fifth Avenue; and that the Conditions of
Approval be amended to include removal of windows on the north and south sides of the
second floor; that skylights be added to provide for lighting and ventilation; and that trees be
added on the north and side sides of the property for privacy purposes.
AYES: Chandler, Tay, and Beck
NOES: Verlato and Amundson
ABSENT: None
b. Ordinance No. 2338 amending Chapter 7 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal
Code with an exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")
to add additional protected trees and unprotected trees to the City's tree
preservation regulations.
Recommended Action: Introduce
Community Development Administrator Kasama and Assistant Planner Chamberlin presented
the staff report.
Mayor Beck provided photographs of palm trees in his neighborhood and around town, and
asked Mr. Thompson, the City's Street Superintendent and Certified Arborist, why shouldn't
birch trees and 60 foot palm trees be protected.
In response to Mayor Beck's question, Mr. Thompson responded that the birch trees are not
drought tolerant trees, they have a shorter life span and do better in colder climates and
generally do not do well in desert type areas such as California; and that palms are very
invasive trees because of the seed pods and are generally are not maintained very well, that in
winds, the fronds tend to blow in the street, and surrounding properties.
City Manager Lazzaretto noted that a third party arborist report was requested and it also
indicated that birch trees are being attacked by a beetle due to the tree not being drought
tolerant; and concurred that palm trees are a very invasive tree.
Mayor Beck opened the public hearing.
Caroline Blake, an Arcadia resident, appeared and requested a copy of the protected and
unprotected tree list; she feels that the tree list should be expanded and provided her reasons;
she feels that trees promote property values.
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Greg Vanni, an Arcadia resident, appeared and commented on his support of protecting trees in
Arcadia, and urged the City Council to vote yes.
A motion to close the public hearing made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council
Member Tay, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Beck declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Mayor Beck, seconded by Council Member Chandler, to introduce Ordinance
No. 2338 amending Chapter 7 of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code with an exemption
under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") to add additional protected trees and
unprotected trees to the City's tree preservation regulations; and add liquid ambars to the
unprotected tree list.
AYES: Beck, Chandler, Tay, Verlato, and Amundson
NOES': None
ABSENT: None
c. Resolution No. 7137 denying Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 15-05 with a
categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")
for a new tutoring center within an existing commercial building at 1012 S.
Baldwin Avenue.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Community Development Administrator Kasama and Associate Planner Baldwin presented the
staff report.
Mayor Beck opened the public hearing.
Jinda Korprapun, property owner at 1012 S. Baldwin Avenue, appeared and addressed the
City's concerns regarding parking; she also indicated that the school will also provide van
transportation services which will minimize traffic concerns;
Rufino Segovia, the applicant, appeared and answered questions raised by the City Council;
and responded that there will be a total of four rooms -- computer room, library and two
classrooms.
Jinda Korprapun, the property owner, further explained the purpose of the tutoring center, the
use of each room, and added that the tutoring center will provide transportation minimizing
student pick-ups and drop-offs.
Brianna Serrano, daughter of the applicant, appeared and expressed her support for the tutoring
center and urged the City Council to approve the application.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by
Council Member Tay, and seeing no further objection, Mayor Beck declared the public hearing
closed.
After discussion by the City Council, City Manager Lazzaretto suggested that the item be
continued to bring back a resolution to allow 12 students and transportation to a minimum of 6
students.
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It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Verlato to continue
the public hearing and bring back a resolution limiting the number of students to 12, and provide
transportation to a minimum of at least 6 students.
AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Tay, Amundson, and Beck
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
d. Confirm the County of Los Angeles Department of Agricultural
Commissioner/Weights and Measures Weed Abatement charges.
Recommended Action: Approve
City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report.
Mayor Beck 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 Beck declared the public hearing
closed.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, to approve and
confirm the County of Los Angeles Department of Agricultural Commission/Weights and
Measures weed abatement charges and order the County Auditor to enter the amounts of the
assessment against the parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll.
AYES: Beck, Chandler, Tay, Verlato, Amundson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
John MacDonald, an Arcadia resident, appeared and requested staff evaluate the traffic flow
situation at Huntington Drive and Second Avenue regarding the north and south traffic flow, that
it does not appear that there is enough time for traffic to move through the intersection and
suggested maybe adding a turn signal; he explained the Santa Anita Avenue and Foothill
Boulevard intersection turning west traffic and requested staff look into it. He asked that Council
Member Verlato not speak on behalf of all residents on the hill.
REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including'reports from the
City Council related to meetings attended at City expense[AB 12341)
Mayor Pro Tem Amundson spoke about the coyote awareness and coyote whistles being given
away at City Hall; and commented on the safety of walking and looking at the cellphone.
Council Member Chandler commented on the City Council's pre-meeting held earlier regarding
the Citywide Historic Resources Survey Report.
Council Member Tay commented on the City's protected tree ordinance, and suggested that
staff do some public outreach; he announced that on Saturday two Arcadia residents will be
receiving awards, City Clerk Gene Glasco will be receiving the "Community Activist of the Year
Award" and Kin Hui will be receiving the "Business Person of the Year Award" from
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Congresswoman Judy Chu; he announced the Water 101 forum at the Library and provided
reservation information; that on July 31 Aaron Ross will be installed as the new President of the
Arcadia Chinese Association; and the Concert in the Park on July 21, and Movie in the Park on
July 22, and invited everyone to attend.
Council Member Verlato asked residents that when they see an Arcadia Police Officer to stop
and say thank you for all they do; she also thanked Police Chief Guthrie and the Arcadia Police
Department for all they do and for keeping the community safe.
City Clerk Glasco indicated that he was recently at a local restaurant and was stopped by a
group of residents who shared with him that they were very pleased with City staff and
complimented the City Council on how they are running the City.
Mayor Beck commented on the Citywide Historic Resources Survey Report; he asked for City
Council Member support to expand the notification area for new construction to include the
nearest 30 homes, giving priority to primary streets where the proposed new construction will
take place, where all homes on the primary street within 500 feet, whichever is greater, the
notification area to include the nearest 5 homes on the street to the rear of the property, and the
envelope of the notification letter to be stamped in red "Notice of Proposed New Construction in
Your Area"; the appeal period expanded to 10 days, and the notice should include the lot size
and square feet, the floor area ratio percentage, and the back of the notification letter to be in
Chinese; he feels the notification area small and wants to make sure everyone concerned is
notified.
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg responded that the request
is doable, but expressed that his concerns are with the translation because of timing issues.
Mayor Beck made a motion to bring back a report regarding this matter in 30 days. The City
Council unanimously concurred.
In response to a question raised by Mayor Pro Tern Amundson, Assistant City
Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg responded that tomorrow night's meeting
is a public informational meeting regarding the Zoning Code update.
Mayor Beck congratulated City Clerk Gene Glasco and Kin Hui on the awards they will be
receiving from Congresswoman Judy Chu on Saturday; he noted the dedication at Wilderness
Park in honor of Jerry Collins, and reminded everyone to visit Wilderness Park; and also
commended and thanked the Police Department for keeping Arcadia safe.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Donation of $1,705 from Santa Anita Park for programs and services at the Gilb
Museum of Arcadia Heritage.
Recommended Action: Accept
b. Gift of $40,000 from the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for programs,
services and materials for the Library.
Recommended Action: Accept
c. Extension to the Contract with ABM Services, Inc. for janitorial and porter
services at various City facilities in an amount not to exceed $310,841.21. -
Recommended Action: Approve
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d. Professional Services Agreements with Scott Fazekas and Associates, Inc. in the
amount of $250,000: and VCA Code Group in the amount of $450,000 for
professional building plan review and related services for the Development
Services Department.
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Professional Services Agreement with Armstrong & Walker and Hirsch &
Associates Inc. for landscape and irrigation plan checking services in the amount
of$200,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
f. Purchase Order with HD Supply Waterworks for the purchase of data loci radio
read water meters for the City's water distribution system in the amount of
$500,000.
Recommended Action: Approve
g. Purchase Order with National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of five Ford
Explorer black and white police patrol vehicles in the amount of$172,070.55.
Recommended Action: Approve
h. Resolution No. 7139 supporting the Los Angeles County Coordinated Paratransit
Plan.
Recommended Action: Adopt
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Amundson, and
carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 3.a through 3.h.
AYES: Council Member Tay, Chandler, Verlato, Amundson and Beck
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT or
Mayor Beck adjourned this meeting at 10:03 p.m. to Tuesday, August 2, 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Conference Room.
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