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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1653 (2) e e . RESOLUTION NO. 1653 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDMENTS TO APPENDIX A, THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SECTION AND THE IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING SECTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN BY ADOPTION OF THE 2000-2005 HOUSING ELEMENT ADDRESSING THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE CITY'S HOUSING ELEMENT WHEREAS, the preparation of the 2000-2005 Housing Element was initiated by the City to address the statutory requirements of the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development; and ' WHEREAS, on September 25, 2001, a public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on said matter at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, after the public hearing the Planning Commission voted to recommend to the City Council approval of the 2000-2005 Housing Element. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIARESOL VES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the factual data submitted by the Community Development Division in the attached staff report is true and correct. Section 2. This Commission finds: 1. That the adoption of the 2000-2005 Housing Element will bring the City's Housing Element into compliance with the statutory requirements set forth in the California Government Code. In addition the 2000-2005 Housing Element provides more detailed information and clarification to policies within the text of the General Plan, but does not change any of the City's policies or goals as adopted by the City Council in September 1996, 2. That the approval of the 2000-2005 Housing Element will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the City. e e - 3. . That the approval of the 2000-2005 Housing Element will not have a significant effect on the environment. Section 3.' That for the foregoing reasons the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of the proposed revisions to the General Plan as set forth in Amended Appendix A (the 2000-2005 Housing Element) and revised pages 2-29 through 2-33; 2-38 and 2-39 of the Community . Development Section of the General Plan and pages 6-25 and 6-30 through 6-33 of the Implementation and Monitoring Section of the General Plan, Section 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning commission held .on the day of September by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Chairman, Planning Commission City of Arcadia ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission City of Arcadia Approved by: . ~p~ Step en P. Deitsch, City Attorney ..2.. 1653 3IA7F. OF ~A' rnORNTA .lUl~fNP.~~ TRAN~'PORTATION ANn wonsmr. An'lrnr.V DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AN! 'lOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Division of Housing Policy Develol'lllent 1800 Third Street, Suite 430 P. o. eo>< 95<053 5_'0, CA 94252,2053 r'ww he'd ca 11011 1123'3116 FAX: (916)321-2643 ) r;RA'vnAV'~ ("~nr #3NG <1.J, .~'O, 8" . 3:~m..~ z: 1 "1..'- 0 '''l'DE'J~\i August 13, 2001 ,.,UG 1 I 2nJj Ms. Donna 1. Butler Community Development Administrator City of Arcadia 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, California 91007 Dear Ms. Butler: RE: Review of the Revisions to the City of Arcadia's Draft Housing Element Update Thank you for submitting the revisions to Arcadia's draft housing element update, received for our review by mail and facsimile transmission on June 26 and August 6, 2001, respectively, We have reviewed the revisions pursuant to Government Code Section 65585(b), Our telephone conversation assisted this review. This letter summarizes that conversation and our review. e We are pleased to find the proposed revisions to the City's draft element, including commitments to strengthen incentive programs,. adequately respond to the statutory requirements described in our April 27, 2001 review letter. Therefore, with the inclusion of the revisions, we are pleased to find Arcadia's draft housing element meets all the statutory requirements of State housing element law (Article 10,6 of the Government Code). The revised element will be in full compliance with State housing element law when adopted and submitted for review. The City is planning on mixed-use and infill sites to accommodate the new construction need for low- and moderate-income households. The City should monitor the use of such sites and, if development commensurate with the City's regional housing need has nqt occurred by the end of 2003, additional incentives or regulatory concessions should be provided to encourage and facilitate the needed development. We look forward to receiving tlle adopted housing element. If you have any questions or would like assistance, please contact Camilla Cleary, of our staff, at (916) 323-3185, In accordance with their requests pursuant to the Public Records Act,. we are forwarding a copy of this letter to the individuals listed below. Sincerely, e1~L ~:~i:~:~or ~"Ttl.(".l~t"Jt.1n:()'RNlA_~n!UNll:!':.!:: "h.l.KllO~TATH ~k'J.lO'[~nA.nF..NrV . "DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Division of Housing Policy Development 1800 Third SI:/Ul, SIlitc430 P. O. BM. 952053 to. CA 94252-2053 1 r.'RAVnAV1~ nn"'..mor April 27, 2001 .~~ ~ } D~ Rc:C fEtlf/i.tf[) HAY 0 t'. 2 2001 ,... .... ~If'l ,'. .~ ... ..."" c... .~"... . . ~ '".':' oJ:II1 ..\, .~(! Ms. Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator City of Arcadia 240 West Huntington Drive ,\rcadi~Califonria 91007 Dear Ms. Butler: RE: Review of the City of Arcadia's Draft Housing Element Update Thank you for submitting Arcadia's draft housing element update, received for our review February 26,2001. We have reviewed the draft housing element pursuant to Government Code Section 65585(b). The telephone conversation with you and the City's consultant, Ms. Veronica Tam, assisted this review. This letter and accompanying Appendix summarize that conversation and our review. e While the current draft element includes a useful identification of housing needs in Arcadia, revisions will be necessary to comply with State housing element law (Article 10,6 of the Government Code). Among the necessary changes, the element should be revised to demonstrate that the City: I) has sufficient land, zoned at appropriate densities, to accommodate the development of housing commensurate with Arcadia's share of the regional housing need for all income groups, and 2) that the City's housing programs encourage and facilitate the development, rehabilitation and conservation of housing in Arcadia. For your infonnation, we have enclosed a brief description of new and existing housing and community development programs administered by this Department along with funding levels for the current fiscal year. We are pleased to report a historic increase in housing funds available through HCD. Infonnation on these programs, including recently released Notices of Funding Availability (NQFA), has been posted to our website. Please consult our homepage at www,hcdca.JloV for new program information. We would be happy to work with you in revising yo.ur element and welcome the opportunity to meet in Arcadia. We thank you and Ms, Tam for your cooperation throughout the course of our review, If you have any questions or would like assistance, please contact Camilla Cleary, of our staff, at (916) 323-3185. . e e e e ") "1 Ms. Donna L. Butler Page 2 In accordance with their requests pursuant to the Public Records Act, we are forwarding a copy of this letter to the individuals listed below. Sincerely, ~:~ Deputy Director Enclosure cc: Veronica Tam, Cotton Bridges & Associates Catherine Ysrael, Supervising Deputy Attorney General, AG's Office Terry Roberts, Governor's Office of Planning and Research Kimberley Dellinger, Califorriia Building Industry Association Marcia Salkin, California Association of Realtors Marc Brown, California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation Rob Weiner, California Coalition for Rural Housing John Douglas, AICP, The Planning Center Dara Schur, Western Center on Law and Poverty Michael G. Colantuono, Attorney at Law Carlyle W. Hall, Hall & Phillips Law Firm Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley Mark Johnson, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Dennis Rockway, Legal Aid Foundation ofI,ong Beach Stephanie Knapik, Westside Fair Housing Council Mona Tawatao, San Fernando Valley Neighborhood Legal Services Mihn Tran, Inland Counties Legal Services Karen Warner, Cotton, Bridges & Associates David Booher, California Housing Council Jonathan Lehrer-Graiwer, Attorney at Law Ana Marie Whitaker, California State University Pomona Joe Carreras, Southern California Association of Governments Won Chang, Attorney at Law, Davis and Company - " ) APPENl>IX City of Arcadia ~ following changes would bring Arcadia's housing element into compliance with Article 10.6 of the .venunent Code. Accompanying each recommended change we cite the supporting section of the Government Code. The particular program examples or data sources listed are suggestions for your use. . A, HODSin!! Needs, Resources and Constraints 1. The element should include an inventory of land suitable for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having potential for redevelopment, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and public services available. to these sites (Section 65583(a)(3)). Arcadia's remaining regional need includes 55 very low- and 32 low-income units. The land 'inventory indicates 29,98 acres of underutilized R-3 zoned land. The City's land inventory should be revised to address the following statutory requirements: . The City should demonstrate R-3 zoning can encourage and facilitate the development of housing for lower-income households. The City could describe the affordability of recently constructed multifamily developments in the R-3 zone to demonstrate the appropriateness of this zone and whether units have been or are likely to be developed .near the maximum permitted density of24 dulac. e , , · Virtually all of the City's multifamily-zoned land is listed as underutilized. It appears that the City's ability to acconunodate lower-income development is highly dependent upon the recycling of underutiIized sites. To demonstrate the viability of underutilized land to accommodate lower-income households the City should describe recent trends involving higher density residential development on underutilized parcels and include a description of the current uses of the underutilized sites, and describe any program or policies to faCilitate their redevelopment. · Provide more information on the potential for mixect-use. Table 28 does not indicate any acreage available for residential mixed-use, but lists a potential of 70 units of mixed-use development. The City should clarify the amount of land with this zoning, and the density range for residential development in this zone. Tn addition, the viability of mixed-use development in Arcadia could be supported by indicating whether Arcadia has adopted a mixed-use ordinance. 2, Analyze potential and actual governmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvemenl, and development of housing for all income levels, including land use controls. The analysis shall also demonstrate local efforts to remove governmental constraints that hinder the locality from meeting its share of the regional housing need in accordance with Section 65584 (Section 65583(a)(4)). The City's parking standard requiring an attached garage with 2 parking spaces per multifamily unit, plus one guest space for every two units, should be analyzed as a constraint to the development of multifamily housing, and in particular housing to be occupied by lower-income e households. This analysi~ 'sbOUld include an estimate of the addh,Jnal costs imposed by this requirement. The element should also analyze the City's restriction on the placement of second units, which e are only allowed in multifamily zones. B. HODsin!! Prolrrsms 1. Identify adequate sites which will be made available through appropriale zoning and development standards and with public services and facilities needed to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of types of housing for all income levels, including rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and emergency shelters and transitional housing. Where Ihe inventory of sites, pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a), does not identify adequate sites to accommodate the need for groups of all household income levels pursuant to Section 65584, the program shall provide for sufficient sites with zoning that permits owner-occupied and rental multifamily residential use by right. including density and development standards that could accommodate and facilitate the feasibility of housing for very low- and low-income households (Section 65583(c)(I)). As noted in comment A.l above, further analysis of the feasibility of sites described in the element is needed. The adequacy of sites cannot be established prior to a more detailed analysis. 2. The housing element shall contain programs, which "address, and where appropriate and. legally possible, remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvenlent, and development of housing" (Section 65583(c)(3)). e As noted above (B-3), Arcadia's element requires a more thorough analysis of potential governmental constraints. Depending upon the results of the additional analysis, the City may need to add programs to remove or mitigate any identified cOnstraints. e e e e I ~~o a: IllI ~'" Q ~'(j) " ,"f;;~..,~5 ,-'. ;' ;....-.qj.. - - . ,~.,' K:"'"'''h':''' "4, .-, - _ ~~' r"1} ,",~'" J(/'!)tt^.rl'.~l" i' Initial Study and Negative Declaration City of Arcadia 2000-2005 Housing Element July 2001 City of Arcadia Development Services Department 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 Consultants to the City: Cotton/Bridges/Associates 747 E. Green St., Suite 300 Pasadena, CA 91101 1211.00 - e e NEGATIVE DECLARATION City of Arcadia 200Q.;2005 Housing Element Lead Agency and Project Proponent: City of Arcadia Mailing Address: City of Arcadia Development Services Department 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91 066-6021 Contact: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator (626) 574-5442 Project Location: Arcadia, CA (Los Angeles County) Project Description: The California State Legislature has identified the attainment of a decent home and suitable IMng environment for every Californian as the State's major housing goal. Recognizing the important role of local planning programs in the pursuit of this goal. the Legislature has mandated that all cities and counties prepare a Housing Element as part of their comprehensive General Plan. State law requires Housing Elements to be updated at least every five years to reflect a community's changing housing needs, This update covers the 2000-2005 period, pursuant to the update cycle for juriSdictions within the Southem California Association of Governments (SOAG) region, Rndings: The City of Arcadia has determined thatthe proposed project has no potential to result in a significant adverse effect on the environment. The documentation supporting this determination is discussed in the attached Initial Study prepared for this project. - e e Table of Contents Environmental Checklist Form ....... ............, ,." ,...........,'...., ",." "."." ".".,.,..,...,.,.,....,...".,....,.., ,'..,........" ,,'...., ,., ,..1 1. Project Trtle..,.,.".,..,.......,..,...... ..,.".,..'....,..........." ,..""".",.,..,... ,..........,."..........,...................,.,.,." ,.,1 2. Lead Agency Name and Address ....................................................................................................1 3 Contact Person and Phone Number ................................................................................................1 4 Project Location ......,..".".,..........,.......',..', ,.".,.....,..,......."......... .....,....,....".,..................,. .., ,." ..."., ,.1 5 Project Sponsor's Name and Address .............................................................................................1 6 General Plan Designation ...,..",.,..,...........,....,."..,....,." ,'..,....".. ................,........"."..............,..........1 7 Zoning ".,."........ ...".....,." ,......."...' ...,.,. ".",..,.,.....,.'....".,."......,.....,....,.,.,." 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""".."..,.."., ".. ,.,.,....,....., ,.,.......,..21 City of Arcadia _ Figures Rgure 1 Project Location...,.".,...,.,...',..".,...,..,....,.....,..".,.,...."."....,., ..,."....".,."..,'.....,""",., ,.""",...",..",...,...., ,2 e e City of Arcadia ii - e e Environmental Checklist Form 1. Projecllille: 2000-2005 Arcadia Housing Element 2. Lead agency mIme and address: City of Arcadia Development Services Department 240W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 3. Contact person and phone number: Donna Sutler Community Development Administrator 240W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 (626) 574-5442 4, Project location: Encompassing approximately 11 square miles, the City of Arcadia is located in the western San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Surrounding communities Include Monrovia and Irwindaie to the east, EI Monte and Temple City to the south, Pasadena and Sierra Madre to the west. To the north, the City borders on the Arroyo SeeD District of the Angeles National Forest. Unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County also abut the City borders to the southeast and west. 5, Project sponsor's name and address: City of Arcadia Development Services Department 240 W, Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91 066-6021 6. General plan designation: Not Applicable 7. Zoning: Not Applicable City of Arcadia 1 - e e Legend City Bound:uy Streets II North 0 2 miles Figure 1 Regional Location City of Arcadia 2 - e e Environmental Checklist Form 8. Description of project: The California State Legislature has identified the attainment of a decent home and suitable living environment for every Californian as the State's major housing goal. Recognizing the important role of local planning programs 'in the pursuit of this goal, the Legislature has mandated that all cities and counties prepare a housing element as part of their comprehensive General Plans. Section 65302 (c) of the Govemment Code sets forth the specific components to be contained. in a community's housing element. State law requires the housing elements to be updated at least every five years to reflect a community's changing housing needs, This update covers the 200Q..20OS period. pursuant to the update cycle for jurisdictions within the Southern California Association of Governments region, The Arcadie Housing Element was last updated in 1996 and is currently being comprehensively updated to address existing and projected housing needs. The Arcadia Housing Element contains the following major components: a, An analysis of the City's population, household and employment base, and the characteristics of the City's housing stock, Including a summary of the present and projected housing need of the City's households (Section 2): b, A review of potential constraints to meeting the City's identified housing needs (Section 3); c. An evaluation of resources that will furtherthe development of new housing (Section 4); and; d, A statement of the housing plan to address Arcadia's identified housing needs. including housing goals, policies, and programs (Section 5), 9. Surrounding land uses and setting: Surrounding areas include Monrovi"" [rwindale. EI Monte, Temple City, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Azusa, unincorporated Los County areas. and the Angeles National Forest. Surrounding land uses include residential, commercial, industrial, and open spacelrecreational uses. 10. AgenCies whose approval is required . City of Arcadia: Adoption of the 2000-2005 Housing Element. City of Arcadia 3 " ENVIRONMENTAl FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a 'Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages, 0 Aesthetics 0 Agriculture Resources 0 Air Quality 0 Biological Resources 0 Cultural Resources 0 Geology ISolls 0 Hazards & Hazardous 0 Hydrology IWater Quality 0 Land Use 1 Planning Materials 0 Mineral Resources 0 Noise 0 Population 1 Housing 0 Public Services 0 Recreation 0 T ransportation!T raffic 0 Utilities 1 Service Systems 0 MandatDry Findings of Significance DETERMINATION: (TD be cDmpleted by the Lead Agency) On the basis Df this initial evaluatiDn: e 18I o I find that the prDpDsed prDject COULD NOT have a significant effect Dn the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECU>.RATION will be prepared, o I find that althDugh the proposed prDject CDuld have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect In this case because revisiDns In the project have been made by or agreed tD by the project propDnent, A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared, I find that thepropDsed prDject MAY have a significant effect Dn theenvirDnment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I fInd that the propDsed prDject MAY have a "pDtentially significant Impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier dDcument pursuant tD applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigatiDn measures based Dn the eartler analysis as described Dn attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. but It must analyze Dnly the effects that remain to be addressed. . I find that althDugh the prDpDsed prDject could have a significant effectDn the envirDnment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately In an earlier EIR Dr NEGATIVE DECU>.RATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been aVDided or mitigated pursuant tD that earlier EIR Dr NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are Imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. o o ~#~~ ignature ' e ~e/o/ Date Signature Date City of Arcadia 4 - EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: Potentially Less Than Less Than Significant Issues: Significant with Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporation Impact I. AESTHETICS - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effeclon a 0 0 181 0 scenic vista? b) Substantially damage:scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock 0 0 0 181 outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual 0 0 181 0 character or quality of the site and its surroundings? dl Create a new source of substantial light or 0 0 181 0 glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? e (a through dl Pursuant to City's Zoning Ordinance, residential uses are permitted in certain commercial and Industrial areas. Development densities are determined during the Conditional Use Permit process. The 2000-2005 Housing Element includes an action to consider affordable housing qevelopment in certain commercial and industrial areas at density levels of greater than 30 units per acre, Also, affordable housing projects in mixed use areas and R-3 designated sites adjacent to commercial areas also may be granted density levels of greater than 30 units par acre, However. this proposal will impact only a limited number of propertias aslhe City is approaching built out. The City will review plans, including site design, landscaping, visual scale and architectural for all new development to lilnsure,compliance with development standards sets forth in the City's Municipal Code and General Plan to ensure visual compatibility, protection of scenic vistas, afld avoidance of light and glare effects on adjoining propartles. Furthermore, the Housing Element also sets forth policies and programs to facilitate housing rehabilitation, code enforcement and neighborhood upgrading, such as the Home Improvement Loans and Grant programs, code enforcement activities, and the Paint-up/Fix-up program. Therefore, the Housing Element has the potential to improve the visual character of the community, Impact will be less than significant. e II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: City of Arcadia 5 ~ Potentially Less Than Less Than Issues: Significant Significant Significant No Impact Impact with Mttlgation Impact Incorporation a) Convlilrl Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importanca (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared 0 0 0 181 pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the Callfomla Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricuitural 0 0 0 181 use, or a Williamson Act.contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or 0 0 0 181 nature, could result in conversion of Fermland, to non-agricultural use? (a throuQh c) The project area does not contain prime farmland, unique farmland, or farmland cf statewide importance, The project site is located within a suburban area and is zoned for a variety of urban uses. According to the Arcadia General Plan and General Plan EIR, no known agricultural resource exists within e the City, Thus, no Williamson Act contract has been executed in the project area, The project will not involve any changes to the existing environment that could result in conversion of farmland to non- agricultural use. No Impact will result. III. AlR QUALllY - Where available, the significance criteria establiShed by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district might bEl relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of 0 0 ~ 0 the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute 0 0 181, 0 substantially to an existing or projected air quality Violation? c) Result in a cumUlatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region Is non.ettainment under an 0 0 181 0 applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? e d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial 0 0 181 0 pollutant concentrations? Clly of Arcadia 6 " e - Issues: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mttlgation Incorporation No Impact Less Than Significant Impact el Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? o ~ o o (a through el The proposed Housing Element identifies available sites for development and establishes programs and policies to address the City's future housing needs, defined as 461 units for the 1998-2005 planning period. To facilitate In meeting the City's future housing needs, the 2000-2005 Housing Element proposes to increase the development density to greater than 30 units per acre tor affordable residential development in certain commerciaVlndustrial areas, in mixed use areas, and in R-3 sites adjacent to commercial areas, This has the potenilal to increese the development potential within the City above the level currently allowed by the City's adopted General Plan and evaluated in the General Plan EIR. However, this development would occur within limited areas of the City and air quality impacts would be minimal. Furthermore, the Housing Element implements lhe General Plan Land Use Policy of providing opportunities for commercial/residential mixed-use projects, By promoting Integration of housing with commercial uses close to local services and employment centers, the Housing Element has the potential 10 reduce dependence on the automobile and hence reduce impacts to air quality. Impacts to air quality will be less than significant. IV, BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project: al Have substential adverse effects, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified es a candidate, sensitive or special status species in iocal or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by Ihe CalifornIa Department of Fish and Game or U,S, F=ish and Wildlife Service? o ~ o o b) Have e substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, and regulations or by tha California Department of Fish and Game or US Rsh and Wildlife Service? o ~ o o ol Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act Oncludlng, but not limited to, mersh, vemal pool, coastal: elc,) through direct removal, filiing, hydrological interruption, or other means? o o ~ o dl Interfere substantially with ,the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of nalive wildlife nursery sites? o o ~ o City at Arcadia 7 ~ Potentially Less Than Less Than Issues: Significant Significant Significant No Impact Impact With Mitigation Impact Incorporation e) Conflict With any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or 0 0 ~ 0 ordinance? . f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional or state habitat conservation plan? o o o 181 e (a through f) The City of Arcadia is highly developed with only a few areas remaining that contain biologically significant resources. These include the Arcadia Wilderness Park and the Los Angeles County Arboretum. The proposed project will not Impact these biological resources and does not contain any specific policy or land use change that would affect these resources. Remaining areas that may contain sensitive habitat areas are primarily located along existing creeks, upper watershed areas, existing flood control facilities and in natural hillside areas within the northern portion of the Arcadia planning area. Areas with habitat value or biological resources as Identified in the City's General Pian and Biological Sensitivity map will continue to be protected. The Housing Element does not propose construction of housing within or nearby any sensitive habitat areas. Any future development will be subject to environmental review as required by state laws and City policies, Impact will be less than significant. The protection of heritage trees has been mandetedwithln the City of Arcadia. The City adopted the Oek Tree Preservation Ordinance in 1992, which recognizes oak trees as a significant aesthetic and biologicai resource and establiShes criteria for thair preservation and protection, All future development will be required to comply with the Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance. No migration corridors are known to have been identified within :the City, although such areas may exist within the Los Angeles County Arboretum and the Arcadia Wilderness Park. The 2000-2005 Housing Element does not propose construction of housing wlthln'or nearby these sensitive natural resources and the adoption of the Housing Element will not impact or modify existing deveiopment regulations or City policies for the preservation of biological resources. Future development within the City will be subject to environmental review as required by State law and City policy, No impact will resuit. V. CULTURAL RESOURCES -- Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined In fi15064.5? o o ~ o - b) Cause a substantial adverse change In the significance of an,archaeological resource pursuant to ~15064.5? o o ~ o City of Arcadia 8 ~ e e Issues: c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Potentially less Than less Than Significant Significant with Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporation Impact 0 0 ~ 0 0 0 ~ 0 (a through d) The proposed project does not involve revisions to development standards that would Impact cultural resources, A potential for archaeological resources may exist within the community based on what is known regarding the history and location of the Southern California Gabrielino Native American community, However, due to the built out status of the communiiy, the amount of undisturbed land that remains in the community is limited. The Arcadia, General Plan identifies the following historical resources located within the City: the Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn and the Hugo Reid Adobe both located at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, the Santa Anita Assembly Center located on the Santa, Anita Racetrack, the Santa Anita Park, the Santa Anita Depot. now located at the los Angeles Arboretum, and a historical site located within the Nationel Forest SeNice Center. Most of these resources are within publicly owned land, and are protected from development. The Housing Element does not involve revlsions to development standards that would adversely impact cultural, histcrical, or archeclogical resources, Existing policies related to cultural resources will continue to apply to future development projects. Impact will be less than significant. VI. GEOLOGY AND SOilS - Would the project a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delinElated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fauit? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? iv) Landslides? b) Result In substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? o o o ~ o o ~ o o o ~ o o o o ~ o o o ~ o o ~ o City of Arcadia 9 ~ Potentially Less Than Less Than Significant Issues: Significant with Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporation Impact cj Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a 0 0 181 0 resu~ of the project. and potentially res.ult in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive 5011, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code 0 0 181 0 (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or 0 0 1&1 0 alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? (a through e) An Alquist-Priolo Fau~ Zone associated with the potentially active Raymond Hili fault is located within Arcadia, which transverses the community in a northeasVsoulhwest orientation. Threats of e ground shaking and seismic activity within the City are also associated with the Sierra Madre Fault Zone, located in the northern portion of the City, In addition, Arcadia like many communities in Southern California is subject to regional seismic activity, Uquefaction may occur in'earthquake prone areas when saturated, cohesionless soil is exposed to seismic activity and is temporarily transformed into a liquid. While the potential for liquefaction in the community is difficult to predict, previous occurrences of liquefaction have been identified in areas along the Raymond Hill Fault near the Los Angeles County Arboretum property, Unstable soil conditions or landslides may occur in the community's hillside areas, In addition. the City's General Plan and Municipal Code establish residential development standards for these areas including, maximum densities, as well as setback and height requirements. Housing Element includes a program action to consider a density of greater than 30 units per acre for affordable housing developments, potentiatly increasing the level of development activity beyond that established by the General Plan and evaluated In the General Plan EIR. However, given the built out character of the City, this program will affect only a limited number of properties. Furthermore, the project sets forth programs and policies to facilitate housing rehabilitation and therefore has the potential to improve the seismic safety of older housing units in the City. In addition, to minimize risks associated from seismic activity, the City's General Plan emphasizes locating development away from hazardous areas and the City's Municipal Code a(ld Uniform Building Code set forth standards and regulations for development in order to mitigate hazards to acceptable levels, Less than significant Impact will result. All future development within the City will be subject to site-specific geotechnical studies as determined appropriate by the City and will comply with applicable building code regulations, Impact will be less than significant. e City of Arcadia 10 ~ Potentially Less Then Less Then Issues: Significant Significant Significant No Impact with Mitigation Impact Incorporation Impact VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Would the project: a)' Create a significant hazard to the public or 0 0 0 18I the environment through the routine transport. use, or disposal of, hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably 0 0 0 181 foreseeable upset and accident conditions Involving the .release of hazardous materials Into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials. 0 0 0 181 substances. or waste within one.quarter mile of en existing or proposed school? - d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to Government Code Section 0 0 0 18I 65962.5 and. as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public orthe environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or. where such a plan has not been adopted. within two miles of a public airport or 0 0 0 181 public use airport. WOuld the project result In a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity ofa private airstrip, would the project result in a safety 0 0 0 18I hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physicaily 0 0 0 18I interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emargency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland 0 0 181 0 fires, including where wildlands are adjacent - to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? City of Arcadia 11 II e - Issues~ Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation No Impact Less Than Significant Impact (a through d), Within Arcadia, potential exposure to hazardous materials exists related to the transportation of hazardous materials Via truck on the 1-210 Freeway and on local roadways. Businesses that handle, store or manufacture hazardous materials including hospitals, drycleaners and gas stations are also located withIn the City, The handling, transportation, and enforcement of hazardous materials are regulated and enforced by the California Health Department, Cal-EPA. US Environmental Protection Agency, U.S, Department of Transportation, Califomia Highway Petrol, and County of Los Angeles, These federal, state and local regulatory framework assist in minimizing risk associated with the transportation, handling and storage of hazardous materials. In addition, the City of Arcadia has adopted the Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan that regulates businesses that handle or generate hazardous materials. Any future development within the City will be subject to hazardous material designation, The Housing Element proposes to consider residential density of greater than 30 units per acre for affordable housing projects, However, due to the built out character of the City the potentiai increase in residential population will occur in limited areas of the City. Impact will be less than significant. (e and f) The proposed project area does not contain an airport, The proposed project therefore would not result in aircraft safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area, Future development will be subject to compliance with existing land use compatibility regulations for projects within the vicinity of the airport, No Impact will result. (g and h), The proposed project is located in a suburban area, the majority of which is developed, Risks of wildfire are associated with the hillside areas within the community located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. However. the 2000-2005 Housing Element does not change the existing land use designation of the areas adjacent to the wildlands and therefore does not increase the fire risk to these areas, The project will not increase the risk of exposure of people to the potential risk of fire. The Housing Element encourages the enforcement of the Uniform Building Code to mitigate unsafe conditions in the City's existing housing stock, Impact is less than significant. VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY -- Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? o o 181 o b) Substantiaily deplete groundwater supplies or intetleresubstantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g" the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which wouid not support existing land uses Or planned uses for wnich permits have been granted)? o o 181 o City of Arcadia 12 - Potentially Less Than Less Than Significant Issues: Significant with Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporation Impact c) Substantially aiter the existing drainage pattem of the site or area, including through 0 0 0 ~ the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, D D D ~ or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on. or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or 0 0 0 ~ pianned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? e f) Otherwise substantially degrade water 0 0 0 ~ quality? g) Place housing within a 10o-yearfload hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood 0 0 0 121 Hazard Bounda!)' or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a lOO-year flood hazard area 0 0 0 ~ structures which would impede orredirect f10ad flows? Q Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, inju!)' or death involving flooding, 0 0 ~ D including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? D Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mud flow? 0 0 ~ 0 e City Of Arcadia 13 - e e Issues: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with M~lgatlon Incorporation No Impact Less Than Significant Impact (a through j) The City of Arcadia is located inland, therefore risks associated with a tsunami are minimal. Portions of the community are located within flood hazard areas of four local dams (Eaton Wash Dam, Sierra Madre Dam, Santa Anita Dam, and the Sawpit Dam), The inundation areas of the Morris S, Jones reservoir, located in the City of Sierra Madre, also extends into the community. The City of Arcadia will continue to work with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works to maintain stormwater management facilities to maintain safety for residents, In addition, the Housing Element contains an action for the City to consider affordable housing development within certain areas at density levels greater than 30 dwelling units per acre, Since this will occur in only specific areas of the City, the Element will not result in a significant Increase in development above that allowed by the General Plan or evaiuated in the General Plan EtA. All future development within Arcadia will be subject to site specific environmental .studies as determined by the City .and will comply with applicable policies related to wiater issues, Less than significant impact will occur, IX, LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? D D ~ D b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction ovenhe project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmer:1tal effect? D 18I D D c) Conflict with any applicable hab~at conservation pian or natural community conservation plan? D D ~ D (a through c) The proposed project Involves adopting the200Q..2005 Housing Element. It will not physically divide an. established community, The Housing Element supports land use designations and poliCies set forth in the City General plans to provide opportunities for development of commercial and mixed use projects close to local servi.ces and facll~ies. No habitat conservation plans or natural community conservation plans exist in the project,area. No impact will result X. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated ona local general plan, specific D ~ D D D ~ D D City of Arcadia 14 - e - Issues: plan or other land use plan? Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation No Impact Less Than Significant Impact (8 and b) Three different mineral resource zones are located within the City designated by the California Department of Mines and Geology, Of these areas, only the LMngston-Graham sand and gravel extraction site, the southern portion which Is located within Arcadia, has been evaluated as available for future mining extraction. Sand and gravel extraction is currently occurring in the northern portion of the site in the City of Irwlndale. Since the possibility of resuming mining activities within the portion of the site which is located within Arcadia remains, the Arcadia General Plan identifies land uses compatible with future mining extraction activities on land located adjacent to the quarry, In addition, the City will continue to minimize safety hazards and adverse environmental effects on .any future mining operations. The proposed Housing Element works Within the framework of the City General Plan and EIR and will not result In the loss of known mineral resources, No impact will resul!. XI. NOISE Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation Of noise levels In excess of standards established in the local general pian or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundbome vibration or groundbome noise levels? cJ A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people reSiding or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working In the project area to excessive noise levels? o o ~ o o o o ~ o o ~ o o o ~ o o o ~ o o o o ~ City of Arcadia 15 - - -- Issues; Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mnigation Incorporation No Impact Less Than Significant Impact (a through ~ The proposed project will not result in a significant increase. in development above that evaluated In the Arcadia General Plan and EIR. In addnion, existing City policies regarding noise related to construction activities and the Community Noise Assessment Development Performance Standards adopted by the City will limit future noise impacts. Less than significant impact will result. The proposed project area does not contain an airport. Therefore, the project would not result in an exposure of people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels. Future development will be subject to compliance with existing noise regulations, Less than significant impact will result. XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING ~ Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other Infrastructure)? o o ~ o b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? ~ o o o cJ Displace substantlall)umbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacemant housing elsewhere? o ~ o o (a through cJ The Housing Element sets forth an action to increase the residential density to greater than 30 unns per acre for affordable residential development in certain areas, However, with only affect a limited amount of 'properties within the City. Therefore, implementation of the Housing Element will not result in a significant change regarding the lacation, distribution, density, or growth rate of the City's population, Impact will be less ihen significant. The objective of increasing residential development density in limited areas included in the proposed project is to ensure that the City provides a range of housing choices' in type and price for its current and future residents, consistent with the goals and policies of the Arcadia General Plan. No hOusing or people will be displaced as a result of implementing the Housing Element. XIII. PUBUC SERVICES aJ Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the prOVision of new or physically altered governmental facilities. need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the City of Arcadia 16 ~ Potentially Lass Than Lass Than Significant Issues: Significant with Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporation Impact public services: Fire protection? 0 0 181 0 Police protection? 0 0 181 0 Schools? 0 0 181 0 Parks? 0 0 181 0 Other public facilities? 0 0 181 0 e The proposed project will not resuit in a significant increaSe In housing development and associated resident population beyond that established in the General Plan, The proposed deQslty Increase for affordable housing projects In commercial and industrial areas will affect only a small portion of proparties within the City, Therefore, the level of Impact will be less than significant. No need to construct new or alter existing fire or police protection facilities, parks, or other public facilities will result. The prOVision of additional classroom capacity to accommodaie children fromthe additional units is not anticipated to'result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with construction or alternation of school facilities, The Arcadia Unified School District conducts the required environmental review for all facilities and improvement projects to reduce any potential impacts, The new housing development will pay the school fees prescribed by State law as the sole means of mitigatin9 school impacts, Impact will be less than significant. XIV, RECREATION a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? o o 181 o b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? o o 181 o (a and b) A number of local and regional parks are located throughout Arcadia. Larger recreational facilities include the Arcadia County Park, the Los Angles County Arboretum, Peck Road Park and the Santa Anita Golf Course. In addition, eighteen smaller community parks are located throughout the City, These active and passive !Jarks are located within a one-mile radius of all residential development in the City. ,. The Housing Element conteins an action to consider increasing affordable housing deveiopment in certain areas of the City at density levelS greaW than 30 units per acre. However, since the City is approaching build out, this would impact only a limited number of properties. Less than significant impact will result. City of Arcadia 17 d' - , .... \ ) - -- Issues: 'IN. TRANSPORTATIONITRAFFIC -. Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i,e,. result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) ExceEld. either individually or cumulatively. a levei of $ervice standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated rcads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e,g" farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ij Result In inadequate parking capacity? g) Conflict wilhadopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternati\(e transportation (e,g" bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation No Impact Less Than Significant Impact o o o 181 o o .0 181 o 181 o o o 181 o o o o D o o o 181 181 o o 181 o (a through g) The HouSing Bement sets forth an action to pursue affordable residential development within certain areas at density levels greater than 30 units per acre, The project has the potential to increase the residential development potential within the City above the level currentiy allowed by the City's adopted General Plan and evaluated in the General Plan EIR, However, given the limited amount of vacant land available in Arcadia, this would only occur in a small number of areas within the City. Furthermore. the proposed Housing Plan supports the implementation of mixed-use development. The development of residential uses wahin commercial and retail areas has the potential of encouraging alternative modes of transportation such as bicycling or walking which will result in a reduction of vehicle trips, The proposed project Involves adoption of the 2000-2005 Housing Element that does not involve air traffic patterns. The proposed project does not include any design changes to the local roadway network or introduce incompatible uses, Less than significant impact will result. XVI. UTIUT1ES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Would the project: City of Arcadia 18 e Potentially Less Than Less Than Significant Issues: Significant with Mitigation Significant No Impact Impact Incorporation Impact a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements 0 0 0 ~ ~f the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or resultin the construction of new water or wastewatertreatment facilities or 0 0 ~ 0 expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the. construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of 0 0 ~ 0 existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entttlements 0 0 ~ 0 and resources, .or are new or expanded entitlElments needed? e e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to 0 0 ~ 0 serve the project's projected demand in addition to the providers existing commitments? f) Be served by a lendfill with sufficient 0 0 ~ 0 permitted capacity to accommodate the projects solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and.local 0 0 0 ~ statutes and regulations related to solid waste? (a through g) The City of Arcadia will continue to ensure the coordination of its waste and sewer master plans with the land uses and intensities permitted by the General Plan. All new development within the City will be required to provide adequate water, drainage, and sewer systems on site, pay hookup feeS, and comply with all applicable City and County regulations and requirements. Therefore, new storm water drainage facilities are not required, Less than significant impact will result. XVII, MANDATORY ANDINGS OF SIGNIACANCE - e a) DOes the project have the potentIal to degrade the quality of the environment, 0 0 0 ~ substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife . City of Arcadia 19 - e '\ V Issues: population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of Cellfomia history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ('Cumulatively considerable' means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? cJ Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Potentially Significant Impact o o Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation o o Less Than Significant 'Impact No Impact ~ o ~ o (a through cJ The Housing Element of the Arcadia Generai Plan is a five-year policy document that addresses the State's housing goal of attaining a decent home and suitable living environment for every resident in the City, While the Housing Element recommends that the City pursue increased residential ,densities within commercial and industrial areas for development of affordable housing, this would occur in limited areas of the City. Furthermore, if implemented, the Increased density will only result in impacts that are less than significant. Contribution to cumulative impacts is considered minimal. City of Arcadia 20 ~ e e References 1. City of Arcadia Draft Housing Element. 2001 2, City of Arcadia General Plan EIR, February 1996 3, Final Environmental Impact Report, Anoakia Residential Development, October 1999. Preparers of the Initial Study Lead Agency City of Arcadia Development Services Department Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator 240 W, Huntington Drive Post Office Box 60021 Arcedla, CA 91066-6021 Consultants to the Agency Cotton/Bridges/Associates Urban and Environmental Planning 747 East Green,Street, Suite 300 Pasadena, CA 911 01 Phone: (626) 304-0102 Fax: (626) 304-0402 Email: cbaplanning.com Veronica Tam, AICP Jessie Barkley Project Manager Urban/Environmental Planner Responsibility: Overall project management, housing element preparation and environmental analysis. City of Arcadia 21