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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2a - Regular Meeting Minutes of September 5, 2017 1 09-05-2017 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Amundson called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, Tay, and Amundson ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS – No one appeared Mayor Amundson announced that due to public attendance, the Study Session item will be discussed first. STUDY SESSION a. Report, discussion, and direction regarding a draft Historic Preservation Ordinance. Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg and Planning Services Manager Flores presented the staff report. Katie Horak and Evanne St. Charles, from AIG, appeared and addressed questions raised by the City Council regarding historic preservation. It was the consensus of the City Council that staff prepare an ordinance for consideration and possible adoption at a future City Council meeting. Mayor Amundson recessed the Study Session at 6:57 p.m. to the Closed Session at the conclusion of the regular City Council meeting. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Amundson called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. INVOCATION – Pastor RG Reyes, Police Department Chaplain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Eagle Scout candidate, Daniel Black of Boy Scout Troop 104 ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, Tay, and Amundson ABSENT: None 2 09-05-2017 REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED/STUDY SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Deitsch reported that the City Council met in a Study Session prior to the regular meeting to hear a report, and discuss and provide direction concerning a proposed historic preservation ordinance; that the City Council provided direction to staff and ultimately an ordinance will be brought forward for further consideration and possible adoption at a future City Council meeting; he further reported that the City Council did not have time to consider the one item listed on the posted agenda under Closed Session regarding real property negotiations, and recommended the Mayor recess the open meeting to the Closed Session in order to consider the item, and reported that it is presently anticipated that there will not be any reportable action. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto stated that he had 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 Mayor Pro Tem Tay and 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 new Ceremony Bell for the Arcadia Vietnam War Memorial by Eagle Scout candidate Daniel Black and members of Boy Scout Troop 104 to the City Council and Monument Founder Gene Glasco. 1. PUBLIC HEARING a. Resolution No. 7181 approving an interpretation of the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan (SP 13-02) to allow a full service Delta Hotel by Marriott to replace the two previously approved hotels at 130 W. Huntington Drive, and adopt an addendum to the approved Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). Recommended Action: Adopt Assistant City Manager/Director of Development Services Kruckeberg presented the staff report. Mayor Amundson opened the public hearing. No one appeared. Robb MacMillan, Director of Development representing the applicant and property owner, Chateau Group USA, appeared and provided information regarding Delta Hotels by Marriott, and indicated that this hotel would be the first on the west coast; and also provided information regarding some of the proposed art deco and landscaping elements of the hotel. Bruce Greenfield, Architects Orange, appeared and responded to questions raised by the City Council regarding the rendering of the Delta Marriott sign, but indicated that they will continue to work with staff to come up with other options. 3 09-05-2017 In response to Mayor Amundson’s inquiry regarding trees being cut down on the property, Mr. MacMillan indicated that some of the trees on the property were cut down because they interfered with the design of the project; he noted that 84 redwood trees were saved, 16 were cut down and the logs were saved for repurposing. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tay, and seeing no objection, Mayor Amundson declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tay, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7181 approving an interpretation of the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan (SP 13-02) to allow a full service Delta Hotel by Marriott to replace the two previously approved hotels at 130 W. Huntington Drive, and adopt an addendum to the approved Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). AYES: Chandler, Tay, Beck, Verlato, and Amundson NOES: None ABSENT: None b. Resolution No. 7176 approving General Plan Amendment No. GPA 17-01 and Zone Change No. ZC 17-01 with a zoning map amendment to change the Arcadia General Plan land use designation and rezone the properties located at 303, 305, 307, and 309 E. Foothill Boulevard from commercial to low density residential, with a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). Recommended Action: Adopt Assistant Planner Quiroz presented the staff report. Mayor Amundson opened the public hearing. No one appeared. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tay, and seeing no objection, Mayor Amundson declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7176 approving General Plan Amendment No. GPA 17-01 and Zone Change No. ZC 17-01 with a zoning map amendment to change the Arcadia General Plan land use designation and rezone the properties located at 303, 305, 307, and 309 E. Foothill Boulevard from commercial to low density residential, with a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). AYES: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, Tay, and Amundson NOES: None ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 2349 amending the Zoning Designation of certain properties within the City from “C-G General Commercial” to “R-1(7,500) Low Density Residential” with a Zoning Map Amendment at 303, 305, 307, and 309 E. Foothill Boulevard. Recommended Action: Introduce 4 09-05-2017 It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2349 amending the Zoning Designation of certain properties within the City from “C-G General Commercial” to “R-1(7,500) Low Density Residential” with a Zoning Map Amendment at 303, 305, 307, and 309 E. Foothill Boulevard. AYES: Beck, Chandler, Verlato, Tay, and Amundson NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 1234]) Council Member Beck expressed his condolences to Council Member Verlato on the passing of her father; he announced the September 7 City Council meeting where the district maps will be discussed; and requested two other Council Member’s support bringing back for discussion the veterans memorial project presented to the City Council by Mr. Harbicht on behalf of the Arcadia Rotary, and stated that he had received phone calls and emails regarding the location. Council Member Verlato concurred since she had concerns with the design and location of the veteran’s memorial. No further action was taken on this matter. Council Member Chandler had no comments. Council Member Verlato commented on Senate Bill 649, which deals with small cell site towers that are placed in public rights-of-way throughout cities; she indicated that the state legislature decided they can make that decision better than cities; she further indicated that the SB 649 has not been approved yet, but is in the process; she stated that the City was able to negotiate $1,500 a year per site, and now the state would be setting a cap at $250, and feels that voters should of have a voice in the matter; she spoke about the PTA and School District activities; and thanked everyone for their condolences on the passing of her father. Mayor Pro Tem Tay announced that on Thursday morning, September 7, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg will be talking about election districts at the Chamber of Commerce meeting, and on Thursday evening, the City Council will be conducting a public hearing regarding the district maps, and invited anyone to attend; he further announced the annual Taste of Arcadia on September 25, and stated that tickets must be purchased in advance, and encouraged everyone to attend. City Clerk Glasco indicated that the Rotary project is a great project; and he provided information on the Arcadia Vietnam War Monument on what and who it represents. Mayor Amundson spoke about the hurricane that is going to hit Florida; and asked what residents can do to be prepared. In response, Deputy Fire Chief Spriggs spoke about how to be prepared in the event of an emergency, and noted that September is National Preparedness Month. In response to Council Member Chandler’s inquiry, Fire Chief Lang explained where Arcadia Fire personnel have been assisting in wildfires throughout the state. 5 09-05-2017 Mayor Amundson indicated that last week he was in Sacramento, at his own expense, lobbying for jobs and some reasonable regulations in California; he noted that in 2016, the average American family spent more money on taxes than on clothing and food combined; he indicated that last Friday, the Senate approved SB 231, which circumvents the vote of the people, and urged everyone to call the governor’s office and let them know that you want to vote on your taxes, not the government; he spoke about election districts, and explained that the State is asking the City to go against its City Charter, which he feels is the City’s constitution, and spoke about the City’s election date being changed which is also in the City Charter, and stated that the power of the City keeps getting stepped on by others; he spoke about crime in Arcadia and what the City is doing to fight crime; he announced each City department twitter handle; and expressed his condolences to Council Member Verlato on the passing of her father. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2017, Regular Adjourned Meeting Minutes of August 9, 2017, and Regular Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2017. Recommended Action: Approve b. Professional Services Agreement with ABM Industry Groups, LLC for Janitorial and Porter Services at various City facilities in an amount not to exceed $306,075.15. Recommended Action: Approve c. Professional Services Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for the development of the revised Enhanced Watershed Management Program Plan for the Rio Hondo/San Gabriel River Water Quality Group in an amount not to exceed $391,000. Recommended Action: Approve d. Professional Services Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank for the City’s Banking Services for 5 years in an amount not to exceed $19,000 annually. Recommended Action: Approve e. Professional Services Agreement with Kimley Horn & Associates for Traffic Signal Design Services in the amount of $84,610. Recommended Action: Approve f. Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Sunwest Engineering Constructors, Inc. for the City's Fuel Management and Extraordinary Repair Services the amount of $21,506.85. Recommended Action: Approve g. Extension to the Contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Annual Tree Trimming Services and Tree Removal and Replacement in the amount of $309,670.30. Recommended Action: Approve h. Master Services Agreement with Everbridge, Inc. for Emergency Mass Notification System Services in an amount not to exceed $22,000. Recommended Action: Approve 6 09-05-2017 i. Contract with Sully-Miller Contracting CO. for Pedestrian Access Improvements between Huntington Drive and the City-owned Parking Lot in the amount of $182,748, and find the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1(B) from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). Recommended Action: Approve j. Amendment to the Landscaping Maintenance Agreement with 7933 Ajay Drive L.P. to install and maintain landscaping in the State Highway Right-of-Way adjacent to 610 N. Santa Anita Avenue. Recommended Action: Approve k. Waive the formal bid process, and authorize the purchase and installation of Automated License Plate Recognition (“ALPR”) Camera Systems from Vigilant Solutions in an amount not to exceed $150,000. Recommended Action: Approve l. Waive the formal bid process, and authorize the purchase of ammunition from San Diego Police Equipment Co., Inc. in an amount not to exceed $112,700. Recommended Action: Approve m. Proposed grant award from the Office of Traffic Safety – Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, in the amount of approximately $100,000 for reimbursement of costs related to various traffic enforcement operations. Recommended Action: Accept n. Donations in the amount of $850 from the community in support of the Children’s Summer Reading Program at the Library. Recommended Action: Accept o. Donation in the amount of $13,300 from the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for a ten-month subscription for the Easy English News and the online homework help service Brainfuse. Recommended Action: Accept Council Member Verlato announced that she has a conflict of interest regarding Consent Calendar Item 2.i because she and her husband own property at 33 E. Huntington Drive which is within 500 feet of the project location. Mayor Amundson thanked the community and the Friends of the Library for their generous donations to the Library. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tay, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 2.a through 2.o. AYES: Chandler, Tay, Beck, Verlato and Amundson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Verlato (Consent Calendar Item 2.i only) 7 09-05-2017 At 8:35 p.m. Mayor Amundson announced that the City Council will recess to a Closed Session in the Council Conference Room. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.8 to confer with Real Property Negotiators. Property: 100 W. Huntington Drive (Parcel No. 5775-024-919) Agency Negotiators: City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Jason Kruckeberg, and City Attorney Stephen P. Deitsch Negotiating Party: City of Arcadia and Chateau Group USA Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session item. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m. to September 7, 2017, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber regarding the transition to district based elections and changing general municipal election dates.