HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/19/2017 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Amundson called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Chandler, Verlato, Tay, and Amundson
ABSENT: Beck
A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tay, to excuse
Council Member Beck from this meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one appeared
STUDY SESSION
a. Report, discussion, and direction regarding proposed purchase and use of the
Successor Agency property at 33-35 W. Huntington Drive (self-storage building).
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg and Management Analyst
Schwehr presented the staff report.
The City Council, acting as the Successor Agency, provided positive comments regarding the
proposed project; however, questions were raised regarding parking. Direction was given to
staff to bring back to a future meeting additional information for further discussion so that City
Council, acting as the Successor Agency, can ultimately enter into a Purchase and Sale
Agreement for the site.
The Study Session ended at 6:47 p.m.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Amundson called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
INVOCATION — Reverend Jolene Cadenbach, Arcadia Congregational Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Derek Li, Member of the Arcadia High School Constitution Team
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Chandler, Verlato, Tay, and Amundson
ABSENT: Beck
A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Tay, to excuse
Council Member Beck from this meeting.
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REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED/STUDY SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Deitsch reported that the City Council, acting as the Successor Agency, met in a
Study Session prior to the regular meeting to hear a report from staff, and to discuss and provide
direction regarding the proposed purchase and sale and subsequent use of Successor Agency
property at 33-35 W. Huntington Drive (known as the Beacon's self-storage building); the City
Council, acting as the Successor Agency, discussed a proposal of a modern food open market
use on the ground floor, use of the floor below the ground floor, and the proposed use of three
stories above the ground floor to be used for residential lofts, and the potential use of the roof in
some capacity; he further reported that the City Council, acting as the Successor Agency,
directed staff to bring back to a future meeting additional information for further discussion so
that City Council, acting as the Successor Agency, can ultimately enter into a Purchase and
Sale Agreement for the site.
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.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Public Hearing to receive public comments on the transition to district based
elections and provide direction on a proposed ordinance.
Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing to receive public input and
provide direction on a proposed ordinance
City Manager Lazzaretto presented the staff report.
Dr. Justin Levitt, Vice President, National Demographics Corporation, appeared and provided
information regarding the districting criteria relating to federal laws and traditional criteria; and
provided a summary of the 7 "focus" maps selected by the City Council at the September 7,
2017, meeting.
City Manager Lazzaretto announced for the record emails received from 11 residents indicating
their map preference as follows:
David Hokanson, 1732 S. 6th Avenue — Green Map
Linda Crawford, 1315 San Carlos Road — Orange Map
Marci Schultz, Wilson Avenue — Orange Map
Roger and Marilyn Nemrava, 1648 Highland Oaks Drive — Orange Map
Knut Dale, 2023 Canyon Road — Orange Map
John Fick, 1716 Wilson Avenue — Orange Map
Tim Burch, 1800 Highland Oaks Drive — Orange Map
Tim Burch, 1800 Highland Oaks Drive — Explained deficiencies of Green and Purple Maps
Alfred P. Consalvi, 1220 Greenfield Avenue — 1st Choice Purple Map, 2nd Choice Orange Map
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Jim Tanner, 424 W. Woodruff Avenue — Orange Map
Donna and Gilbert Perez, 1201 San Carlos Road — Orange or Revised K Map
City Manager Lazzaretto indicated that prior to the meeting he spoke with Council Member Beck
on the phone regarding this matter, and his preference, based on what he then knew without the
benefit of additional public input, would be the Orange Map, or he would like the public hearing
continued so that he can be available to participate.
In response to Council Member Chandler's inquiry, City Manager Lazzaretto explained the
options if the public hearing was continued.
Mayor Amundson opened the public hearing and indicated that each speaker is limited to 3
minutes.
Richard McDonald, Esq., representing the Chinese American Equalization Association,
appeared and commented on the proposed 7 maps; he recommended the City Council choose
at least 3 maps tonight; he indicated that the Chinese American Equalization Association favors
the modified Map K, but feels that it needs a little more tweaking; he indicated that Maps B and
L remain viable maps, and recommended that Maps Green, Purple, Orange and Map A be
dropped; and indicated that if one map is selected tonight that they favor the modified Map K,
because he feels it is a step in the right direction based on the criteria he previously mentioned.
Roger Nemrava, an Arcadia resident, appeared and noted that the revised Map K is a definite
improvement from the original Map K, and indicated that he is in favor of the Orange Map, and
provided his reasons.
David Hokanson, an Arcadia resident, appeared and indicated that he supports the Green Map
and provided his reasons.
Marci Schultz, an Arcadia resident, appeared and indicated that she supports the Orange Map
and provided her reasons.
Tim Burch, an Arcadia resident, appeared and indicated that he supports the Orange Map, and
indicated that the colored maps should be given deference; and provided his reasons.
Gary Kovacic, an Arcadia resident, appeared and thanked the City Council for honoring the
Arcadia Constitution Team; and noted that he supports Council Member Beck's request to
continue the public hearing due to his absence from the meeting; and indicated that his
preference is the revised Map K.
Olga Hasler, an Arcadia resident, appeared and indicated that she supports the Orange Map,
and provided her reasons.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tern Tay, and seeing no objection, Mayor Amundson declared the public hearing
closed.
Council Member Verlato provided her reasons why the public hearing should be continued due
to Council Member Beck's absence from this meeting.
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At the request of City Manager Lazzaretto, City Attorney Deitsch addressed the City Council's
concerns and provided its options if they choose to continue the public hearing to a future date.
It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Tay, and carried on
roll call vote that staff prepare an ordinance supporting the Purple Map as the preferred map for
introduction at the October 3, 2017, City Council meeting, and the election cycle be consistent
with the Purple Map as recommended by the demographer.
AYES: Chandler, Tay, and Amundson
NOES: Verlato
ABSENT: Beck
It was moved by Council Member Verlato, second by Mayor Amundson, and carried on roll call
vote that staff prepare an alternate ordinance supporting the Orange Map for introduction at the
October 3, 2017, City Council meeting, and the election cycle be Districts 2, 3 and 4 in 2018,
and Districts 1 and 5 in 2020.
AYES: Verlato and Amundson
NOES: Chandler and Tay
ABSENT: Beck
City Attorney Deitsch indicated that the motion failed because of a 2-2 vote.
b. Resolution No. 7180 approving revisions to tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 09-08
(71182), Residential Mountainous Development Permit No. RM 07-01, and Oak
Tree Permit No. TR 08-04, with a Mitigated Negative Declaration and updated
analysis for a two lot subdivision and grading for two single-family residences at
2111-2125 Canyon Road.
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg and Associate Planner
Chamberlin presented the staff report.
Mayor Amundson opened the public hearing.
Jeff Lee, the applicant, appeared and provided information regarding the proposed project; and
commented and explained on the Planning Commission's recommended conditions, to which he
objects.
Karin Hanson, an Arcadia resident, appeared and provided her concerns regarding the crib wall,
and urged the City Council to approve the restrictions and conditions that were imposed by the
Planning Commission because they are important regarding liability and access to the City; and
spoke about the mass of the wall and explained that it does not fit in the neighborhood, and
commented on the safety issues.
Marci Schultz, an Arcadia resident, appeared and provided her concerns regarding the crib wall
and the liability it exposes; she indicated that it is not harmonious and compatible with any other
neighborhood in Arcadia; she spoke about the damage to the homes and roadway caused by
the number of trips by the trucks.
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Suzanne Ligon, an Arcadia resident, appeared and provided her concerns regarding the mass
and scale of the home, and indicated that it is not in compliance with Resolution No. 6770; and
wants the applicant to reconsider what they will submit to the Highland Oaks Architectural
Review Board.
Phil Consiglio, an Arcadia resident, appeared and shared his concerns regarding the project
including requesting the contractor to detail cars in the neighborhood because the project is
going to be dirty, pressure wash the homes, and repave the street.
Milton Levin, an Arcadia resident, shared his concerns regarding the crib wall and the
excavation failing, and urged the City Council not to approve the project because he feels the
engineering is flawed.
Olga Hasler, an Arcadia resident, appeared and remembered that a Waste Management truck
lost brakes on Elkins and flipped over on someone which was a horrible experience.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tern Tay, and seeing no objection, Mayor Amundson declared the public hearing
closed.
City Manager Lazzaretto indicated that Council Member Beck also spoke to him regarding the
concerns regarding indemnity and truck trips around the schools and would be in favor of a
conservation condition.
Mayor Amundson re-opened the public hearing to ask additional questions.
Hank Jong, a soils engineer with EGL, appeared and explained the definition of a crib wall, and
explained the type of materials to be used, and the process.
In response to some questions raised by the neighbors, Mr. Lee indicated that the design is
merely a house in the design; that they will go back to the homeowners association with an
actual design for consideration; and that they would be happy to wash the neighbors cars but
would not like it made a condition; he also suggested a condition that staff can make sure that
the crib wall is tested, finished, and sound before any permits are issued; he indicated that the
crib wall will be landscaped; he further indicated that the insurance condition drafted by the
Planning Commission is unconventional and he suggested language that adequate insurance
for the property and during construction be to the satisfaction of the City Attorney and City
Manager; and regarding the conservation easement, he indicated that they would be opposed to
that based on principle, and suggested that maybe staff can look at that remaining parcel to see
if the City has any desire to take it over so that it is not developed in the future.
In response to Council Member Chandler's question, Mr. Consiglio explained the crib wall
process and feels that the crib wall for this project would be stable, and feels personally that it
would be fine and has no problem with the retaining wall design with the shotcrete and
interlocking wall and landscape.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, and seeing no
objection, Mayor Amundson declared the public hearing closed.
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Council Member Verlato indicated that she would like to see a condition that requires the
applicant to provide higher insurance limits of liability.
It was moved by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried
on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7180 approving revisions to tentative Parcel Map No.
TPM 09-08 (71182), Residential Mountainous Development Permit No. RM 07-01, and Oak
Tree Permit No. TR 08-04, with a Mitigated Negative Declaration and updated analysis for a two
lot subdivision and grading for two single-family residences at 2111-2125 Canyon Road, subject
to the Conditions of Approval 1 through 29, including an additional condition to include
additional insurance.
At the request of the City Council, City Attorney Deitsch read for the record the condition
regarding insurance to be added to the approved Conditions of Approval. "The applicant shall
require that all contractors, vendors, and consultants who work or provide services regarding
the project maintain at all times general liability, and in the case of professionals - professional
liability, insurance (a) issued by insurers licensed to issue insurance in the State of California
and having a rating of AM Best's VII-B or better; (b) in amounts acceptable to the City Manager
and City Attorney; and (c) insuring the City's officials, officers, and employees as additional
insured parties. The applicant shall provide to the City proof of such insurance before permits
are issued by the City for the project."
AYES: Verlato, Chandler, Tay, and Amundson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Beck
PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one appeared
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 Chandler requested City Council support for a future study session that staff
come up with a pilot program to provide transportation to residents through the transit system to
go to medical appointments outside the City, on a limited basis. The City Council concurred.
Council Member Verlato wished her husband a Happy Birthday; she recognized the Police
Department who arrested 5 residential burglary suspects; and she thanked the Arcadia Fire
Department for all the assistance they provided over the last few years to her father and mother.
Mayor Pro Tern Tay noted that last week he attended the League of California Cities
conference; he spoke about SB 649 and encouraged everyone to write, text, or call Governor
Brown to veto SB 649; he spoke about other topics of discussion at the League Conference,
such as driverless vehicles, technology investments, and how to strengthen the police and
community trust; he noted that last Saturday he attended a fundraiser gala at the Arcadia
Performing Arts Center; and announced that September 23 is the Modern Sky Music Festival at
the Santa Anita Race Track.
City Clerk Glasco announced that he also attended the 5 year ribbon cutting of the anniversary
of the Arcadia Performing Arts Center; and noted that he was recently contacted by the Santa
Anita A's, which is a classic old Model A Club, and they will be having a meeting on September
29 at the Red Cross and asked him to speak on old time Arcadia restaurants.
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Mayor Amundson announced that today there were two earthquakes and reminded everyone to
be prepared in the event of a disaster; he spoke about crime throughout California and spoke
about cities forming the "taking back the community" coalition to address Propositions 47 and 57
and AB 109; he noted that next Monday, Los Angeles County Mayors are coming to Arcadia to
work together to make the streets safer; he noted that Arcadia staff is working on a couple of
water projects, one is to refill Baldwin Lake at the Arboretum, and the other is the Peck Road
Lake, which he feels are two great projects, and noted that last week he, City Manager
Lazzaretto, and Public Works Services Director Tait went to Washington, D.C. requesting funds
for these projects; and announced that Arcadia was recently named, for the second year in a
row, as a finalist for the Most Business Friendly City Award by the Los Angeles Economic
Development Corporation.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of September 5, 2017.
Recommended Action: Approve
b. 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: Adopt
c. Professional Services Agreement with Trovao and Associates, Inc. dba The
Christmas Light Guy Company to provide holiday decorations for the 2017
Holiday Season in the amount of $40,500.
Recommended Action: Approve
d. Professional Services Agreement with Scientia Consulting Group, Inc. to provide
Information Technology Management Services for the interim period of one year
in the amount of $284,280.
Recommended Action: Approve
e. Accept all work performed by T.E. Roberts, Inc. for the Valve Replacement
Project on Santa Anita Avenue as complete.
Recommended Action: Approve
f. Supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of $94,250 from the General
Fund Reserve and Professional Services Agreement with The Lew Edwards
Group for Professional Consulting Services and related public outreach.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Tay, seconded by Council Member Chandler, and carried on
roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 2.a through 2.f.
AYES: Tay, Chandler, Verlato, and Amundson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Beck
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ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned this meeting in memory of Cletus Verlato at 10:22 p.m. to
October 3, 2017, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room.
ayor of the City of Arcadia
ATTEST:
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Chief Deputy ity Clerk/
Records Manager
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