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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 09a - Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2020 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2020 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Chandler called the Special Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beck, Cheng, Verlato, Tay, and Chandler ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS City Manager Lazzaretto read into the record emails submitted for Public Comment from the following: April Verlato: Expressed her support for the proposed Huntington Plaza project, and her concerns regarding parking. Steve Rhee: Provided a list of concerns regarding the proposed Huntington Plaza project. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation: two (2) cases. The City Council recessed and reconvened to Closed Session at 6:33 p.m. Council Member Verlato noted for the record that she has a conflict of interest regarding Closed Session Items b and c because she owns property in close proximity to the proposed project area; and indicated that she will recuse herself from participation and discussion. b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to confer with Real Property Negotiators. Property: City Parking Lots (Assessor Parcel Nos. 5773-010-900 and 901) Agency Negotiators: City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Jason Kruckeberg, and City Attorney Stephen P. Deitsch Property Negotiators: Andy Zhang, NWI, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation: one (1) case. No reportable action was taken on the Closed Session Items. The Closed Session ended at 7:01 p.m. Linda Rodriguez Assistant City Clerk 1 08-18-2020 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Chandler called the regular meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. 2. INVOCATION – Reverend Jolene Cadenbach, Arcadia Congregational Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beck, Cheng, Verlato, Tay, and Chandler ABSENT: None 5. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED/STUDY SESSION ITEMS Assistant City Attorney Mauer announced that prior to the regular meeting the City Council convened in a Closed Session to discuss the three items listed on the posted agenda; he indicated that due to a conflict of interest regarding Closed Session Items b and c, Council Member Verlato recused herself from participation and discussion; and stated that no reportable action was taken on the Closed Session items. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto noted that due to extreme heat, Southern California Edison has issued several warnings regarding rotating electrical outages; he recommended to the City Council that if an outage occurs during the meeting and before 8:30 p.m. that the City Council recess for the duration of the outage and resume the meeting when power is restored; and that if the outage occurs after 8:30 p.m., he recommended the City Council adjourn the meeting to the September 1, 2020, City Council Meeting; the City Council concurred. Mayor Chandler requested City Manager Item 12.b be removed from discussion, and the City Council concurred. 7. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council Member Beck and seconded by Council Member Verlato to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 8. PUBLIC HEARING a. Resolution No. 7331 and Ordinance No. 2373 related to a Minor Use Permit, Major Administrative Modification, Architectural Design Review, Vesting Tentative Tract Map (82734), Development Agreement, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the development of a mixed-use project with 139 residential units and 10,200 square feet of commercial area located at 117-129 E. Huntington Drive and 124-134 Wheeler Avenue. 2 08-18-2020 Council Member Verlato announced that she has a conflict of interest regarding Public Hearing Item 8.a because she owns property in close proximity to the proposed project area; and indicated that she will recuse herself from participation and discussion. Senior Planner Torrico presented the Staff Report Mayor Chandler opened Public Hearing Item 8.a. Vince Chupka, Regional Director at Humphreys and Partners Architects spoke on behalf of the Applicant; he thanked City Staff and everyone involved for their help throughout the process; he indicated that parking issues have been addressed in the Conditions of Approval; that they will continue to address any parking issues they encounter; and responded to Council Member Beck’s inquiries. Andy Willrodt, Professional Engineer at Fuscoe Engineering, Inc. responded to Council Member Beck’s concerns regarding the performance bond; and indicated that he is not aware of a condition on other projects for a bond that covers the completion of the entire project. William Chenowitz, called and indicated that he does not have a problem with project; however, expressed his concerns regarding the construction process and parking in the area. City Manager Lazzaretto read into the record two emails submitted for Public Comment from the following: Steve Hayashi (submitted two emails): Regarding his support for the proposed Huntington Plaza Mixed-use Development Project. Paul Ricchiazzi: Regarding his support for the proposed Huntington Plaza Mixed-use Development Project. Mayor Chandler made a motion to close Public Hearing Item 8.a; the City Council concurred. Resolution No. 7331 approving Minor Use Permit No. MUP 20-04, Major Administrative Modification No. Major AM 20-11, Architectural Design Review No. ADR 18-05, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 19-01 (82734), and a mitigated negative declaration for the development of a mixed-use project with 139 residential units and 10,200 square feet of commercial area located at 117-129 E. Huntington Drive and 124-134 Wheeler Avenue. Recommended Action: Adopt After City Council discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tay, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7331 approving Minor Use Permit No. MUP 20-04, Major Administrative Modification No. Major AM 20-11, Architectural Design Review No. ADR 18-05, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 19-01 (82734), and a mitigated negative declaration for the development of a mixed-use project with 139 residential units and 10,200 square feet of commercial area located at 117-129 E. Huntington Drive and 124- 134 Wheeler Avenue; and amending Condition No. 6 to include that the Owner/Applicant shall find and by means of lease make available 55 parking spaces within 500 feet of the subject site, or within 1,000 feet if the Owner/Applicant cannot locate all 55 spaces within 500 feet with reasonable diligence and in good faith, on a temporary basis for the general public to use. 3 08-18-2020 AYES: Tay, Beck, Cheng, and Chandler NOES: None ABSENT: None Council Member Verlato was recused from the vote. Ordinance No. 2373 approving a Development Agreement with New World International, LLC relating to the Huntington Plaza Mixed Use Project located at 117- 129 E. Huntington Drive and 124-134 Wheeler Avenue. Recommended Action: Introduce A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tay, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2373 approving a Development Agreement with New World International, LLC relating to the Huntington Plaza Mixed Use Project located at 117-129 E. Huntington Drive and 124-134 Wheeler Avenue. AYES: Tay, Beck, Cheng, and Chandler NOES: None ABSENT: None Council Member Verlato was recused from the vote. The City Council recessed and reconvened to the regular meeting at 8:46 p.m. b. Resolution No. 7330 and Ordinance No. 2372 related to a Zone Change, Architectural Design Review, Conditional Use Permit, Administrative Modification, and Protected Tree Encroachment Permit with a Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) for a new senior assisted living facility with memory care at 1150 W. Colorado Boulevard. Assistant Planner Quiroz presented the Staff Report. Mayor Chandler opened Public Hearing Item 8.b. Rick Bell a representative of Artis Senior Living, the Applicant, thanked City Staff for their support throughout this process; he stated that Artis is a private company that develops, owns and operates their senior living facilities; and spoke about their facilities. In response to Council Member Beck’s inquiries, Mr. Bell explained why the 8-foot fence is necessary; he indicated that there is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Vocational Nurse onsite 24 hours a day minimizing the emergency calls; he stated that most deliveries are made during business hours; he spoke about the design of building; and indicated that the project will be completed in 12 to 15 months from the beginning of construction. In response to Council Member Verlato’s inquiry about the importance of the tower element to the overall design, Mr. Bell explained that the tower is an integral part of the design. Blue Rangsuebsin, called and requested the City Council address the list of questions he provided regarding the proposed senior living facility. 4 08-18-2020 Catherine Gornto, called and expressed her concerns regarding the proposed Artis Senior Living project; and recommended that the parking lot be placed on the Michillinda Avenue side, away from residential uses. City Manager Lazzaretto noted for the record that two emails were submitted for Public Comment from the following: Blue Rangsuebsin: Requested that the parking lot for the proposed facility be placed on the corner of Michillinda Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Rancho Santa Anita Residents Association: Expressed concerns with the height of the proposed facility and the location of the designated parking area and the potential impact on privacy of residential neighbors. Mr. Bell addressed comments made by callers; he indicated that there will be no utility shutdowns during construction, and that the location of the parking lot provides more privacy than other potential layouts; Anna Armstrong, at Armstrong & Walker Landscape Architects addressed comments made regarding the walls on the east and south side; she stated that the existing trees will remain and that new trees will be provided to fill in any gaps; she also addressed comments regarding the height of the existing trees and new trees; In response to Council Member Beck’s inquiry, Ms. Armstrong indicated that the landscaping in front of the wall on the south side will have a similar landscape design as the other walls. Mr. Bell stated that no future expansions are expected; he explained why the building should not be pushed back and why the location of the parking lot is integral to the design; In response to Council Member Verlato’s inquiries, Mr. Bell indicated that the front entrance shall be designated for emergency responders; and that the other emergency staged areas are required only for truck ladder access in the event of a fire. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Mayor Chandler, and seeing no objection, Mayor Chandler declared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. 7330 approving Architectural Design Review No. ADR 18-22, Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-03, Administrative Modification No. AM Minor 19- 22, and Protected Tree Encroachment No. TRE 20-04 with a Mitigated Negative Declaration for a new senior assisted living care facility with memory care at 1150 W. Colorado Boulevard. Recommended Action: Adopt A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tay, seconded by Mayor Chandler, and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7330 approving Architectural Design Review No. ADR 18-22, Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-03, Administrative Modification No. AM Minor 19-22, and Protected Tree Encroachment No. TRE 20-04 with a Mitigated Negative Declaration for a new senior assisted living care facility with memory care at 1150 W. Colorado Boulevard. AYES: Tay, Chandler, and Cheng NOES: Verlato ABSTAIN: Beck 5 08-18-2020 Ordinance No. 2372 approving Zone Change No. ZC and Zoning Map Amendment to remove the two existing zoning overlays (Architectural Design (D) Overlay Zone and Automobile Parking (P) Overlay Zone) at 1150 W. Colorado Boulevard. Recommended Action: Introduce A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tay, seconded by Council Member Verlato, and carried on roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 2372 approving Zone Change No. ZC 19-01 and a Zoning Map Amendment to remove the two existing zoning overlays (Architectural Design (D) Overlay Zone and Automobile Parking (P) Overlay Zone) at 1150 W. Colorado Boulevard. AYES: Tay, Verlato, Beck, Cheng, and Chandler NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS City Manager Lazzaretto, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg and Deputy City Manager Bruckner read into the record emails submitted for Public Comments. Chris Chai: Urged Arcadia residents to vote no on Proposition 16. Andrew L.: Regarding Proposition 16, urged everyone to read Ballot Propositions Closely. A concerned resident: Urged everyone to vote no on Proposition 16. 10. 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 shared a photograph of his 3-year-old and newborn granddaughters; he spoke about the passing of Lowell Lachelt; and announced that Los Angeles County is offering rent assistance through LA County's COVID-19 Rent Relief Program. Council Member Cheng announced that on August 8, 2020, he attended the protest at Arcadia County park against Proposition 16; he shared an incident that occurred during the protest; and thanked the City Council and City Manager Lazzaretto for all they do. Council Member Verlato thanked Council Member Cheng for his kind comments; she reminded everyone to continue submitting public comments; she indicated that she is excited about the Huntington Plaza and the Senior Assisted Living projects; she announced that on August 19, 2020, she is meeting with Recreation and Community Services Director Somogyi for their monthly update regarding homelessness; on August 20, 2020, she is attending a virtual meeting with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments; she wished City Clerk Glasco well; she stated that the school year has begun; and wished Arcadia students luck. Mayor Pro Tem Tay announced that he, Council Member Cheng, and many residents delivered lunch boxes to the Police Department; he thanked the residents that participated; and thanked the Fire Department and the Police Department for keeping the community safe. Mayor Chandler stated that he is appreciative of the community; he thanked the Chinese Community for supporting the Police and Fire Departments; and noted that the community has changed and is always improving. 6 08-18-2020 11. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2020. Recommended Action: Approve b. Resolution No. 7332 determining the amount of revenue to be raised from property taxes for Fiscal Year 2020-21 to pay for the debt service on the 2011 and 2012 General Obligation Bonds. Recommended Action: Adopt c. Partial payment for City’s share of replacement of the synthetic track at Arcadia High School. Recommended Action: Approve d. Foothill Air Support Team (“FAST”) annual JPA cost in the amount of $70,521. Recommended Action: Approve e. Accept all work performed by Houston & Harris PCS, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Annual Sewer CCTV Inspections as complete. Recommended Action: Approve f. Accept all work performed by FS Contractors, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Annual Concrete Repairs Project as complete. Recommended Action: Approve g. Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Studio Spectrum, Inc. for Video Production and Broadcast Services for City meetings in an amount not to exceed $61,200. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Council Member Beck, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 11.a through 11.g. AYES: Verlato, Beck, Cheng, Tay, and Chandler NOES: None ABSTAIN: None 12. CITY MANAGER a. Consideration of withdrawal from the Foothill Workforce Development Board. Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to Withdraw and Join County Program City Manager Lazzaretto presented the Staff Report; he noted an email submitted by Rachelle Arizmendi recommending the City Council not withdraw from the Foothill Workforce Development Board. After City Council discussion a motion was made by Council Member Verlato, seconded by Council Member Cheng, to direct City Manager Lazzaretto and Mayor Pro Tem Tay to bring back a report for discussion at a future City Council Meeting. 7 08-18-2020 AYES: Verlato, Cheng, Beck, Tay, and Chandler NOES: None ABSENT: None b. Request for commemorative naming of a City facility in honor of Carol Libby. Recommended Action: Provide Direction Item 12.b was pulled from the agenda and will be brought back for discussion at the September 1, 2020, City Council meeting. c. Report, discussion, and direction regarding COVID-19. City Manager Lazzaretto provided an update on COVID-19. No action was requested or taken. 13. ADJOURNMENT City Manager Lazzaretto provided former Human Resources Commissioner Lowell Lachelt’s eulogy. The City Council meeting adjourned memory of former Human Resources Commissioner Lowell Lachelt at 11:01 p.m. to Tuesday, September 1, 2020, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Linda Rodriguez Assistant City Clerk