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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/01/2019 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 CALL TO ORDER— Mayor Verlato called the Study Session to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Amundson, Beck, Tay, Chandler, and Verlato ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS — No one appeared CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with legal counsel regarding the Workers' Compensation matter of David Hutcheson. b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators. City Negotiators: City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto, Administrative Services Director Hue Quach, and Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Jason Kruckeberg Employee Organizations: Arcadia Public Works Employees Association, Arcadia Employees Association, Arcadia Police Civilian Employees Association, Arcadia Police Officers' Association, Arcadia Firefighters' Association, and unrepresented employees: Department Heads, Division Managers, Supervisors, and part-time employees No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session Items. The Closed Session meeting ended at 6:35 p.m. Regular Meeting City Council Chamber, 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Verlato called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. INVOCATION — Secretary Riaz Khan, Mosque of San Gabriel 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE —Arcadia Boy Scout Troop #125 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Amundson, Beck, Tay, Chandler, and Verlato ABSENT: None 1 10-01-2019 5. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED/STUDY SESSION ITEMS Assistant City Attorney Maurer announced that prior to the regular meeting, the City Council met in a Closed Session to consider the two items listed on the posted agenda under Closed Session, and no reportable action was taken. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto announced supplemental items provided to the City Council: regarding Public Hearing Item 9.a, copies of previous Study Session and Regular meeting minutes where the City Council discussed the sale of the building; regarding Consent Calendar Item 12.a, the City Council minutes were revised to add a line that Mayor Pro Chandler also apologized regarding the actions at the last City Council meeting; regarding Consent Calendar Item 12.d, the staff report identified the old policy of 12 years or 100,000 miles, and noted that the correct policy is 12 years or 150,000 miles, and that the vehicle is 17 years old and meets the 12 year threshold; and regarding City Manager Item 13.a, Ordinance No. 2362, was revised to add a cleaner and clearer way to say what was intended. 7. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Chandler and seconded by Council Member Tay to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 8. PRESENTATIONS a. Fire Prevention Week Proclamation presented to Fire Chief Mike Lang and Fire Marshal Mark Krikorian. 9. PUBLIC HEARING a. Ordinance No. 2364 approving Development Agreement No. DA 19-01, with a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), pertaining to the conversion of 5,849 square feet of an existing 38,761 square foot, self-storage building into a multitenant food hall with a 1,326 square foot incidental outdoor dining and seating area at 33-35 W. Huntington Drive. Recommended Action: Introduce Resolution No. 7276 approving Minor Use Permit No. MUP 18-06, Architectural Design Review No. ADR 18-19, and Planning Commission Administrative Modification No. PC AM 18-02, with a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), to convert 5,849 square feet of an existing 38,761 square foot, self-storage building into a multitenant food hall with a 1,326 square foot incidental outdoor dining and seating area at 33-35 W. Huntington Drive. Recommended Action: Adopt Regarding Public Hearing 9.a, Mayor Verlato announced that she has a conflict of interest, that she and her husband own the property located at 33 E. Huntington Drive, which is within 1,000 feet of the subject property at 33-35 W. Huntington Drive, and will recuse herself from participation and discussion in this matter. Mayor Verlato left the room. 2 10-01-2019 Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg, City Engineer Wray, and Senior Management Analyst Schwehr presented the staff report. Mayor Pro Tern Chandler opened the public hearing, and announced that speakers will be limited to 3 minutes per person, and that Attorney Sutton will be allowed 5 minutes. Dan Bacani, representing Lee & Associates, appeared and clarified that he does not have a personal or business relationship with the developer of the proposed project, and applauded City staff and the City Council for their continued efforts toward economic development. Marci Schultz, an Arcadia resident, appeared on behalf of former Mayor Gail Marshal; she expressed Mrs. Marshall's concerns regarding the proposed project, and stated that if there was a homeless facility in place of the proposed project there would not be a parking issue. Olga Hessler, an Arcadia resident, appeared and explained her reasons why she is opposed to the proposed project, including that she was concerned about high levels of alcohol consumption; and urged the City Council to reconsider. Brian Greene, Director of Business Development and Marketing for Methodist Hospital and President of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, appeared and expressed his support of the project; he thanked the City Council on behalf of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce for everything they are doing, and hopes that this project will benefit the community. Manny Romero, owner of Rod's Grill, appeared and indicated that the storage building customers, FedEx trucks, UPS trucks, and others frequently use the parking lot on his property; he expressed his concerns regarding the limited parking spaces for the proposed project, and that leasing parking spaces from neighboring businesses is a temporary solution; and urged the City Council to reject the proposed project. In response to Council Member Amundson's inquiry, Mr. Romero explained his experience with the parking problem in the area, and indicated that the solution is to find and accommodate businesses that require less parking. In response to City Council Member Beck's inquiry, Mr. Romero indicated that his business hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Christopher Sutton, attorney representing Mr. Romero, appeared and explained his reasons why the proposed project should not be approved; he further explained the reasons why the CEQA exemption does not apply; he spoke about the potential parking problems at various streets due to the limited parking spaces, and urged the City Council to table the proposed project for further analysis, or vote no and start over. Peter Lee, the applicant, appeared and addressed some of the concerns raised by the speakers; he provided some solutions to the overlapping parking problem, and indicated that they are ready to accept any conditions from the City Council in order to make this project work, and stated that he is very confident that there are solutions to the parking concerns. 111 In response to City Manager Lazzaretto's inquiries, Mr. Lee stated that the original proposal included condominiums on the upper levels that would require more parking than the proposed 3 10-01-2019 project, and explained his reasons why they proposed keeping the storage use on the upper levels rather than the condominiums. In response to Council Member Amundson's inquiry, Mr. Lee indicated that he is willing to expand the hours so that parking is monitored throughout the day. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Chandler's inquiries, Mr. Lee indicated that the parking spaces at the Keck Medicine of USC building will be leased to off-site employees; he further indicated that he spoke to the Property Manager, and the hours of operation are open ended. In response to Management Analyst Schwehr's comments regarding the request to eliminate the $200,000 in-lieu fee, City Manager Lazzaretto reminded the City Council of the original purpose of the fee. Mr. Lee provided clarification regarding the original proposal and the proposed project; he indicated that the original proposal was on a much higher scale; that there are sufficient parking spaces for the proposed project, and the parking issues can be resolved with further discussion between Mr. Romero and himself. Alan Chang, representing Rusnak, appeared and expressed his concerns regarding the proposed project; he indicated that limited parking is already an issue in the area, and the potential issues that may arise as a result of the proposed project; that the proposed parking on the south side of Santa Clara will impede on their vehicle display and entry, and asked the City Council to consider adding parking on the north side of Santa Clara; and inquired about the parking enforcement of Food Hall employees. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Amundson, and seeing no objection, Mayor Pro Tern Chandler declared the public hearing closed. After discussion by the City Council, it was the consensus that modifications be made to the Conditions of Approval in Resolution No. 7276. Assistant City Attorney Maurer read the modifications as follows: Condition No. 3, add a clause at the end that reads "and then adjusted at the discretion of the Planning & Community Development Administrator, or designee, as determined to be needed to provide adequate parking for employees." Add a Condition No. 14 stating "The Applicant shall provide a ridesharing drop-off location serving the site." Condition No. 5 will be modified to change"5:00 p.m."to"11:00 a.m., subject to adjustment by the Planning & Community Development Administrator." It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on a roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2364 approving Development Agreement No. DA 19-01, with a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), pertaining to the conversion of 5,849 square feet of an existing 38,761 square foot, self-storage building into a 4 10-01-2019 multitenant food hall with a 1,326 square foot incidental outdoor dining and seating area at 33-35 W. Huntington Drive. AYES: Beck, Tay, Amundson, and Chandler NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Verlato It was moved by Council Member Beck, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on a roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7276 approving Minor Use Permit No. MUP 18-06, Architectural Design Review No. ADR 18-19, and Planning Commission Administrative Modification No. PC AM 18-02, with a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), to convert 5,849 square feet of an existing 38,761 square foot, self-storage building into a multitenant food hall with a 1,326 square foot incidental outdoor dining and seating area at 33-35 W. Huntington Drive, including all findings and Conditions of Approval as amended and read by Assistant City Attorney Maurer. AYES: Beck, Tay, Amundson, and Chandler NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Verlato At 9:03 p.m., Mayor Pro Tern Chandler called for a recess. Mayor Verlato reconvened the meeting at 9:05 p.m. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS No one appeared. 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 announced that he attended the Taste of Arcadia Event; he spoke about the Metropolitan Water District's Turf Replacement Program; and noted that on October 2, Foothill Unity Center is hosting the Golden Plate Awards at the Arboretum. Council Member Tay announced that tomorrow morning is "Coffee with a Cop" at the Bowlero at the Westfield Santa Anita Mall. Council Member Amundson commended Fire Chief Lang for initiating the new Community Connect Program; he announced that he attended the Taste of Arcadia Event, and at the event a School Board Member approached him and thanked him for his cooperation and collaboration with the School District, and stated that it is great to see the School Board and the City Council working together to serve the community; and he further announced that he attended the Arcadia Moon Festival, and the proceeds of the event went to the Rotary Club. Mayor Pro Tern Chandler announced that Breeder's Cup is looking for volunteers; he announced that he attended the grand opening of the mixed-use project at 57 Wheeler Avenue, and the grand re-opening of Albertson's; he commented on an incident that occurred in the City on Sunday evening, and commended the Arcadia Police Department on how they handled the situation and asked Police Chief Guthrie to speak about the incident. 5 10-01-2019 Police Chief Guthrie spoke about the Ring Doorbell Program, and spoke about the incident that occurred on Sunday evening that resulted in the apprehension of a man suspected of domestic violence and attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend. Council Member Chandler commended the Arcadia Police Department for their service to the community, and congratulated Arcadia Police Chief Guthrie on his success as Chief of Police. Council Member Amundson also stated that he appreciates that the community got involved. City Clerk Glasco announced that Friday, October 4, is a shredding event at the Arcadia Association of Realtors and invited the public. Mayor Verlato announced that tomorrow morning is "Coffee with the Mayor" and October 11 is "Mahjong with Mayor"at the Arcadia Community Center; that October 12 is the Fall Steam Festival at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center, October 19 is the 18th Anniversary of the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage; and on October 31, will be the Halloween Hoopla Fundraiser hosted by Arcadia Police Foundation, the Halloween Haunting in Downtown Arcadia, and a Costume Parade at the Transit Plaza, and invited everyone to attend. 12. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2019. Recommended Action: Approve b. Professional Services Agreement with Stetson Engineers, Inc. for the Municipal Water Supply Well Siting Study in the amount of $54,100. Recommended Action: Approve c. Professional Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger, LLP for Professional Lobbying and Consulting Services to secure grant funding for water and stormwater related projects in the amount of $25,323.08. Recommended Action: Approve d. Purchase Order with George Chevrolet for the purchase of a new 2019 Four-Wheel Drive Chevrolet Silverado Pick-up in the amount of $42,793.91. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Chandler, seconded by Council Member Tay, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 12.a through 12.d. AYES: Chandler, Tay, Amundson, Beck, and Verlato NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. CITY MANAGER a. Ordinance No. 2362 amending Article IV, Chapter 3 of the Arcadia Municipal Code concerning Found Property. Recommended Action: Introduce 6 10-01-2019 City Manager Lazzaretto provided the staff report. Assistant City Attorney Maurer clarified for the record that the City Council is introducing the revised version of Ordinance No. 2362, as announced by City Manager Lazzaretto. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Chandler, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on a roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2362 amending Article IV, Chapter 3 of the Arcadia Municipal Code concerning Found Property. AYES: Chandler, Beck, Amundson, Tay, and Verlato NOES: None ABSENT: None 14. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m. to Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. III: 0„0 i.yor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: I1n r %IG/ P A,, i. hi?f 'eputy City Clerk/ Rec.rds Manager I 7 10-01-2019