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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 18,1980_2 I ,,~U~ PLAN REVIEW (Redevelop- ment Area) I RESOLUTION NO. 4894 ADOPTED AMENDED RES, 4348 24: 9984 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED JOINT REGULAR MEETING March 18, 1980 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in an adjourned regular session on March 18, at 5 p.m. in the Arcadia City Hall Conference Room. PRESENT: Council and Agency Members Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Marge tt ABSENT: None Consideration of industrial building proposed for 127-129 St. Joseph Street. This was continued from the regular meeting of March 4 until this date. The Planning Director explained in detail the preliminary plans of this project which is in the redevelopment area in an M-l zone, The Agency reviewed the plans which indi~~ted the project to be a 2 story industrial building with shop areas. The purpose of this review is to afford the Agency the opportunity to determine if new private projects are in conflict with Agency projects which are being considered or developed in the same area and to incor- porate, mitigate or terminate such private projects at the earliest stages of the design process, In addition the second purpose is to afford the Agency the opportunity to review the preliminary architec- tural plans for private projects to insure that those projects are not so out of character with the area as to be a hindrance to future development. The Agency members had the opportunity to review the plans and it was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the proposed industrial building at 127-129 St, Joseph Street be approved in concept, AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett None None Consideration of the industrial complex proposed for 136-140 St. Joseph Street. The same findings as above apply here and it was MOVED by Member Saelid, seconded by Member Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the proposed industrial complex for 136-140 St. Joseph Street be APPROVED in concept, AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett None None Pursuant to the request of the Project Area Committee to amend a section of Resolution No, 4348 relating to voting when a simple majori- ty of members present at a PAC meeting would be sufficient to pass any PAC action or recommendation rather than the approval of six members as presently required. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4894 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION VII E, OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CENTRAL REDEVElDPMENT PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE TO REQUIRE A VOTE OF THE MAJORITY OF MEMBERS PRESENT TO TAKE ACTION, " -1- 3-18-80 BANNERS CABLE TELEVISION PROPOSALS TO BE REC'D BY APRIL 18 5 p,m. LIABILITY INSURANCE (Held over) 24:9985 It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett None None The City Council received the communication from George Fasching re- questing permission to allow a sign which is larger than the permitted size to remain on his premises at Colorado and Santa Anita for a period of three weeks (until April 9), It was noted that the sign is display- ed for political reasons. The Planning Director explained in detail the requirements for political signs and said in part that there are two signs both exceeding 32 sq. ft, in size and are in violation. I Discussion ensued with Councilman Parry stating in part that he would need additional information to make a determination and Mayor Margett felt inasmuch as this is a temporary political situation he could not see why the request could not be granted which privilege is guaranteed by the Constitution. Councilman Pellegrino would like to see an extension granted, but did acknowledge the provisions of the ordinance. Councilman'Saelid said if the requirements were waived for one they would have to be for all the candidates; that he could see no other way but to deny the request. Whereupon he MOVED that the request be denied on the basis that the ordinance is proper. Motion seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES Councilmen Gilb, Pellegrino, Saelid NOES Mayor Margett ABSTAIN: Councilman Parry ABSENT : None Consideration of cable television franchises, Councilman Saelid suggested that an ad hoc committee be formed to evaluate the proposals strictly on the basis of their technical merit. The City Council con- curred and it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as foll~s that proposals be solicit- ed from the various television companies which evinced an interest - that an ad hoc committee be established to receive and evaluate the proposals to be received in 60 days (this was later changed to 30 days); that a report be submitted to the City Council with a recommendation in terms of technical capabilities, Council would then make a choice or choices as to which company would be the recipient of the non-exclusvie franchise, John Nolan, attorney for Teleprompter Television, noted that they have a right to expand within the City inasmuch as they have an existing non- exclusive franchise and felt if Council places a moratorium it would cur- tail their rights and would be inappropriate. I Discussion ensued and it was the consensus of Council that the time element should be changed from 60 days to 30 days, Whereupon Councilman Saelid MOVED, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the time period be reconsidered and that it be for a period of 30 days --- proposals would be received up to April 18 at 5 porn, Roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT : Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett None None The report and recommendation concerning Independent Cities Association -2- 3-18-80 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CABLE TV TELEPROMPTER PERFORMANCE BOND I~ STORM DAMl\GE RESOLUTION NO. 4895 ADOPTED ARCAD IA BEAUTIFUL AWARDS I~~ SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER BUSINESS LICENSE FEES 24:9986 of Los Angeles County's proposed liability insurance joint powers agreement was held over, Some discussion held on items reflected in the proposed budget. This will appear on the agenda for the regular meeting this date. Inasmuch as Teleprompter Televis'ion Company is ready to start construc- tion of its expanded cable television system it was recommended by staff that the performance bond amount be set at $60,000, It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the amount of the bond be set at $60,000. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett None None It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded ,by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council authorize the City Manager, Lyle W. Alberg, to execute the Southern California Association of Governments' Transit Development Act public transpor- tation claim forms for Article IV Allocations of $29,000 for FY-1979- 80 and $56,000 for FY 1980-81, AYES NOES ABSENT Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett None None It was recommended by staff that an application for reimbursement of the cost of storm damages be filed in the appropriate State office for the purpose of obtaining certain Federal financial assistance under the Disaster Relief Act, Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 4895 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICA- TION FOR FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE," It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and ADOPTED, AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett None None It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the, award ceremony sponsored by the Arcadia Beautiful Commission be limited to actual presentation of the awards, AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett None None The Assistant City Manager submitted for information only the interest of Pasadena City College in linking its studios with the City's cable television system in order to provide educational type services. Brief reference was made by Councilman Pellegrino to the Monrovia Senior Citizen Center. Council was advised that a connnunication concerning business license fee has been resolved. -3- 3-18-80 HOSPITAL EXPANSION 08-31-[ 24: 9987 Council entered an executive session at 6:45 p,m. Council reconvened at 7 p.m. The City Council was advised that there has been a change in the Bond Counsel retained for the issuance of revenue bonds for the construction of improvemen'l:s to the Methodist Hospital of Southern California. The former bond counsel, O'Melveny & Myers, due to a conflict of interest have withdrawn. The firm of Orrick, Herrington, ROIOley & Sutcliffe will now serve for such financing, The bonds would be issued pursuant to the City's powers as a charter city and the principal amount would be approximately seventeen and a half million dollars. Roger Davis, of said firm, explained the services which would include consultations with the City, the Hospital, the Underwriters and their I respective Counsel concerning the financing, its timing and'structure, During the discussion it was said that no'city assets will be pledged and that pursuant to an agreement between the City and the Hospital the firm's fees and disbursements will be paid by the Hospital. The bills for services and disbursements will, however, be submitted to the City to be directed to the Hospital for payment. The City will be under no obligation to proceed with the issuance of the bonds until it is satisfied that all the terms of the agreement have been met. (NOTE: Resolution No. 4893 was adopted at the regular meeting to be reconvened at 7:30 p.m. this date.) There being no further business the meeting was adjourned sine die, Q~~~ Mayor Pro Tempore ATTEST: a-l~~~L ~ Ci ty Clerk ~~~ I -4- <:- 3-18-80