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Home My WebLink About07/17/2018 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018 1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Tay called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. INVOCATION — Rabbi Sholom Stiefel, Chabad of Arcadia 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Gene Glasco, Elected City Clerk 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Amundson, Beck, Chandler, Verlato, and Tay ABSENT: None 5. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Deitsch reported that prior to the regular meeting, the City Council met in a Study Session to hear a presentation from representatives of the Santa Anita Racetrack and have a discussion with the City Council and staff relating to the proposed development of new stables in the north parking lot of Santa Anita Park (285 W. Huntington Drive); after the discussion, no action was taken or given by the City Council. City Attorney Deitsch further reported that after the Study Session, the City Council met in a Closed Session to consider the items (a) and (b) on the posted agenda under closed session regarding pending litigation and no reportable action was taken. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto referenced the email from Bobby Bluehouse, and forwarded to the City Council, regarding Public Hearing item 9.c. 7. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Verlato to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 8. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation by Los Angeles County Arboretum Staff Regarding their Fall 2018 Chinese Lantern Festival. b. Presentation by the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library of a monetary gift in the amount of$52,000 to the Arcadia Public Library. 1 07-17-2018 9. PUBLIC HEARING a. 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 Tay opened the Public Hearing. No one appeared. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and seeing no objection, Mayor Tay declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to confirm the County of Los Angeles Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures Weed Abatement Charges. AYES: Chandler, Amundson, Beck, Verlato, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None b. Resolution No. 7226 approving the issuance of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Methodist Hospital of Southern California), series 2018 in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $300,000,000 for the purpose of financing and refinancing the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of various healthcare facilities and certain other matters relating thereto. Recommended Action: Adopt Assistant to the City Manager Bruckner presented the staff report. Mayor Tay opened the Public Hearing. No one appeared. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and seeing no objection, Mayor Tay declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7226 approving the issuance of the California Statewide communities Development Authority Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Methodist Hospital of Southern California), series 2010 in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $300,000,000 for the purpose of financing and refinancing the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of various healthcare facilities and certain other matters relating thereto. AYES: Chandler, Beck, Amundson, Verlato, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 2 07-17-2018 c. Resolution No. 7227 approving General Plan Amendment No. GPA 18-01 to 111 increase the maximum residential density and height in the Downtown Mixed Use zone ("DMU") and in the Central Business District ("CBD") Zone, and amend the commercial land use designation to clearly define the Central Business District, and adopt an addendum to the 2010 General Plan update Environmental Impact Report and 2016 Development Code update Mitigated Negative Declaration. Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 2356 approving Zone Change No. ZC 18-01 and Text Amendment No. TA 18-01 to remove the Downtown Overlay from the Central Business District Zone, and increase the maximum Residential Density and height in the Downtown Mixed Use Zone ("DMU") and in the Central Business District ("CBD") Zone, and allow an in-lieu parking fee and a new City Center Design Plan. Recommended Action: Introduce Council Member Verlato announced that she and her husband own property within 500 feet of the proposed area and therefore has a conflict; however, she stated that she reserves her right to comment on the item as a member of the public, and not a Council Member. At this time, Council Member Verlato left the room and did not participate in the discussion of this item. Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg and Senior Planner Luis Torico presented the staff report. Mayor Tay opened the Public Hearing. April Verlato, appearing as an Arcadia resident, thanked City staff for trying to come up with a plan to revitalize the downtown area; she referenced the email received by Bobby Bluehouse and indicated that she echos several of his concerns; she stated that her number one concern is parking and recommends the parking lot west be preserved as parking and not developed because there is going to be a need for parking and pay an in lieu parking fee; she indicated that many businesses use the parking lot west for their employees; and wanted to make sure that a balance between the two is being maintained. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and seeing no objection, Mayor Tay declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7227 approving General Plan Amendment No. GPA 18-01 to increase the maximum residential density and height in the Downtown Mixed Use zone ("DMU") and in the Central Business District ("CBD") Zone, and amend the commercial land use designation to clearly define the Central Business District, and adopt an addendum to the 2010 General Plan update Environmental Impact Report and 2016 Development Code update Mitigated Negative Declaration, and amend Resolution No. 7227, to increase the building height from 55 to 60 feet in DMU and CBD Zones. 3 07-17-2018 AYES: Chandler, Amundson, Beck, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Verlato It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2356 approving Zone Change No. ZC 18-01 and Text Amendment No. TA 18-01 to remove the Downtown Overlay from the Central Business District Zone, and increase the maximum Residential Density and height in the Downtown Mixed Use Zone ("DMU") and in the Central Business District ("CBD") Zone, and amend Ordinance No. 2356, to increase the building height from 55 to 60 feet in DMU and CBD Zones, allow an in-lieu parking fee, and approve a new City Center Design Plan. AYES: Chandler, Amundson, Beck, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Verlato 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS Marlene Arevalo, resident on Hacienda Drive, appeared and spoke about the ordinance for protecting trees; she indicated the house next door sold and indicated that oak trees was removed; that the HOA Architectural Review board did not approve the removal of the tree; and asked the City Council to take a more active role to protect the trees. Jack Green, an Arcadia resident, appeared and stated that he is concerned about the removal of the removal of the oak trees, especially illegally and in the late hours. Allan Arevalo, mirrors what his wife Marlene Arevalo and Dr. Green spoke about concerning the removal of oak trees. City Manager Lazaretto noted that a permit is required to remove an oak tree. Assistant City Manager Kruckeberg will look into the matter. 11. 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 stated that he participated in the July 4th Sierra Madre parade; he indicated that he was out of the state when he received the sad news that Rod Salazar had passed away; and he thanked the Friends of the Library for their $52,000 donation to the Library. Council Member Chandler also commented on the passing of Rod Salazar; he also thanked the Friends of the Library for their $52,000 donation to the Library; and congratulated the new police officer recruits. Council Member Amundson also commented on the passing of Rod Salazar; he announced that Santa Anita Park is having a hazardous waste roundup on August 4; he reminded everyone of the current heatwave we are experiencing and to be mindful of your neighbors, especially the 4 07-17-2018 elderly and pets; and announced that Saturday is the Americana Festival at the Performing Arts Center and Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies will be performing. Mayor Pro Tern Verlato indicated that she also participated in the Sierra Madre Parade on July 4; she noted certificates she presented to Arcadia Education Foundation Board of Trustees at a recent luncheon; she announced Thursday Concert in the Parks and Movies in the Park and reminded everyone to attend; on Friday she attended the inaugural performance of the Vaulting Ambition Company who performed "Antigone" at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center; she announced Coffee with the Cop on July 18, at the Embassy Suites at 8:00 a.m.; she announced Thursday's Chamber of Commerce "rise and shine" networking breakfast meeting on Thursday, at the Doubletree in Monrovia, and noted the tribute to Rod Salazar; and announced Arcadia Downtown's next event is the Halloween Haunt in October. City Clerk Glasco had no comments. Mayor Tay announced the recent ICA conference he attended and indicated that new police officer technology discussed; he announced that South Air Coast Quality Management District will give rebates to non-working furnaces, and for additional information go to www.cleanairfurnacerebate.com; he noted Coffee with a Cop tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. at the Embassy Suites; he announced the first Financial Advisory Committee meeting will be on Tuesday, July 24, 7:00 p.m., the Arcadia Moon Festival, September 29, on the City Hall lawn, and noted to save January 29, 2019, will be the Lunar Year celebration. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Special Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2018, Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2018, and Special Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2018. Recommended Action: Approve b. Ordinance No. 2355 approving an Amendment to the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan ("SP-SP"), rezoning the properties at 100 and 180 W. Huntington Drive from "General Commercial with Downtown Overlay" to "Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan" with a Height Overlay of H8 at 180 W. Huntington Drive and make revisions to the zoning map to reflect the zone changes for all the properties that will be located under the approved Specific Plan area at 130 W. Huntington Drive. Recommended Action: Adopt c. Resolution No. 7228 approving and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all Right-of-Way Certifications for all State and Federally Funded Projects and to sign all State and Federal Funding documents associated with grant funding allocations between the City of Arcadia and the State of California. Recommended Action: Adopt d. Donation in the amount of $12,000 from the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library to pay for one-half of the subscription fee for Online Homework Help Service. Recommended Action: Accept e. Donation in the amount of $40,000 from the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for programs, collections, and services for the Arcadia Public Library. Recommended Action: Accept 5 07-17-2018 f. Agreement for Legal Services for specialized personnel related legal services and an Employment Relations Consortium Agreement for personnel related training and consortium services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in an amount not to exceed $85,000. Recommended Action: Approve g. Professional Services Agreement with DB Electronics for installation and repairs to the Fire Department's emergency lighting and sirens, electronics, and communication equipment in an amount not to exceed $30,000. Recommended Action: Approve h. Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger, LLP for Professional Lobbying and Consulting Services to secure grant funding for Water and Stromwater Related Projects in an amount not to exceed $36,000. Recommended Action: Approve i. Purchase Order with Superion LLC for Financial System Software Maintenance in an amount not to exceed $41,000. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Verlato, and carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 12.a through 12.i. AYES: Chandler, Verlato, Amundson, Beck, and Tay NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned in memory of long time Arcadia Businessman and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Member Rod Salazar at 8:52 p.m. to August 7, 2018, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. ,! Mayor of the City o rcadia ATTEST: �l�i L Chie Dqputy City r Jerk/ Record Manager 6 07-17-2018