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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 1,1980 I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTATION RESOLUTION NO. 4897 ADOPTED HEARING Text AJIlend- ment 80-3 DENIED t..rn, Text AJIlend- ment 80-4 DENIED 24:9989 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGUlAR MEETING APRIL 1, 1980 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session on April 1, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chambers. Rev. Dr. James McCormick, Church of the Good Shepherd City Manager Lyle W. Alberg PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Margett None On MOTION by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Sae1id and carried the minutes of the regular meeting of March 18 were APPROVED. On behalf of the City Council Mayor Margett presented to Donald R. Zschoche, Los Angeles County Animal Control Officer for this area, a Resolution commending him for his efficient and professional manner in the animal control services. Councilman Gilb read in full RESOLUTION NO. 4897 entitled: "A RESO- LUTION OF C0MMENDATION AND APPRECIATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA TO DONALD R, ZSCHOCHE." It was MOVED by Councilman Gi1b, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4897 be ADOPTED. Planning Commission Res. No, 1127 recommending denial of Text Amend- ment 80-3 to allow commercial uses in an industrial zone with an approved Conditional Use Permit. It was the consensus of the Commis- sion that this text amendment would have the same effect as changing the zone. Mayor Margett declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimously that the hearing be CLOSED. It was then MOVED by Councilman Gi1b, seconded by Councilman Sae1id and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Commission's recommendation for DENIAL be APPROVED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Margett None None Planning Commission Res. No, 1128 recommending denial of Text Amend- ment 80-4 to allow commercial uses in an industrial zone with an approved Conditional Use Permit. It was the consensus of the Commis- sion that a text amendment would have the same effect as a change of zone. Mayor Margett declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Sae1id, seconded by Councilman Gi1b and carried unanimously. It was then MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Commission's recommendation for DENIAL be APPROVED. -1- 4-1-80 HEARING Unifica tion Church So lie ita tion Request DENIED HEARING Capital Improvement Program CONTINUED ROLL CALL AMERICAN SAVINGS & LOAN COMPANY CERTIF lCATE/ COMPLETION John's Ins. 24: 9990 AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Margett None None CONTINUED - Application of Holy Spirit Association - Unification Church of Los Angeles for a Certification of Registration for Religious Solicitation. The City Attorney advised that he had written the organization that the hearing on this matter would be continued on this date. Mayor Margett declared the hearing open. THIS MATTER IS IN TRANSCRIPT FORM AND IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. Proposed Five-Year Capital Project Program, Mayor Margett announced that this hearing will be continued to the time the annual budget is considered at which time appropriate capital ilnprovements will be included. Mayor Margett then declared the hearing open to anyone who may desire to address the subject. I Jeffrey Dring, 311 Ellen Way, said in part that City Governments must consider the appropriations limit considered in the Gann Initiative and asked if the City staff has come up with a figure yet which would represent this limit for the ensuing year. The City Manager responded in part that it will be a part of the budget process but as yet no figure has been arrived at ,. that it will be about the middle of June when this will be reviewed. Barbara Reiter, 210 W. Orange Grove Avenue, spoke to the need for adequate lighting in the patio area of the Library.. it could and, should be used more if the lighting were improved. She asked Council to consider this. In response to a question from Councilman Sae1id the City Manager said that the Public Works Department will look into the ma tter. It was then MOVED by Councilman Sae1id, seconded by Councilman Gi1b and carried on roll call vote that the hearing on Capital Improvements be CONTINUED to the time the budget is considered. AYES NOES ABSENT; Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Margett None None Council adjourned in order to act as the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. PRESENT: ABSENT : Members Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Margett None The Economic Coordinator explained that under the terms of the Disposi- tion & Development Agreement American Savings is obligated to assign to the Agency it's currently held lease for the Santa Anita and Wheeler site once it has been cleared and converted into parking spaces. Ameri- can Savings was to be subject to a $30,500 damage fee to the Agency should they be unable to fulfill this obligation. Staff has been negotiating with the involved parties and, although as of this date a final reso1u- I tion is still pending, it appears that the issue can be settled favorably (This is an information only item.) In response to a request of John's Insurance Agency for an advance on Certificate of Completion for their building at 115 E. Wheeler Avenue. It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Sae1id and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request be GRANTED and that the developer be required to post a bond in an amount established by the Planning Department as representing a fair value of the work not yet completed and that the Certificate of Completion be recorded in form approved by the General Counsel for the Agency. -2- 4-1-80 I. " . '" . I' 24: 9991 AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Margett None None The meeting adjourned sine die. COUNCIL RECONVENED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: I Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, referred to the lack of use the new soccer field is receiving - that the gate is always locked which appears it is being reserved for special interest groups. It is public property and should be available for the use of the public. The Superintendent of Recreation said in part that the use of the field is about to be expanded; that the turf is growing to the point where it can withstand heavy usage, Richard Haltom, 2342 S. Fifth Avenue, read a prepared statement re- lating to budget matters which said in part that it has been alleged that some information currently available is inaccurate. He said the data was obtained from the Finance Director and referred to audited financial statements for 1978 and 1979 which he said would substantiate the correctness of the figures, (Copy of this statement on file in the office of the City Clerk.) LeRoy Spiers, 312 W. Palm Drive, read a prepared statement concerning city personnel count taken from the budgets for 1978-79 and 1979-80 indicating 13 more employees were added while the population declined - he also referred to the utility tax revenue for 1977-78, 1978-79 which indicated an increase of 65.6% - all of which is consistent with the infonnation obtained from the City, (Copy of this statement on file in the office of the City Clerk.) Steven Worsley, 348 W. Nonnan..Avenue, also read a prepared statement concerning supplemental benefits as reflected in the 1978-79 and 1979- 80 budgets and salary totals with increases as reflected in the various departments. (Copy of this statement on file in the Office of the City Clerk. ) Stella Ross, 355 W. Longden Avenue, said in part that figures can be used most any way one would want; that she was not impressed with what has been said. She commended the present and former City Councils on their accomplishments. I At this point it was MOVED by Councilman Sae1id, seconded by Councilman Gilb that the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance be waived and that the item for audience participation be placed at the end of the meeting so that other Agenda items may be considered. Mr. Dring said he will be the last speaker. Whereupon Councilman Sae1id and Councilman Gi1b withdrew their motion and second. Jeffrey Dring continued in part by referring to the police and fire depart- ment's personnel increase from 1977-78, 1978-79 and 1979-80; that the figures which are included in his statement are taken directly from the audited financial statements .and from the budgets submitted to him by the City. He concluded his remarks by commending Councilmen Parry and Pellegrino whom he felt were the only two Councilmen responsive to .the people, (Copy of this statement on file in the office of the City Clerk.) Joseph Sargis, 1611 Highland Oaks Drive, said in part that he was upset at the charges which have been leveled against the City Council and the employees of the City. He felt the Council voted its conscience and were responsive to the needs of the City. He hoped the City will clarify any misrepresentations which have been made and did believe the utility tax requires analysis and felt that the Council will act to reduce the utility tax. -3- 4-1-80 TRACT NO. 37965 TRACT NO. 36667 HEARING SCHEDULED May 6 LARIO BIKEWAY AWARD OF CONTRACT (Wa ter Division) STORM DRAIN AGREEMENT PRIVATE STREET NAME Hollis Lane CONTRACT AWARD (Equipment Public Works) EQUIPMENT PURCHASE Cab & Chassis SODIUM VAPOR LAMPS AUTHORIZED FOR HUNTINGTON BET. SANTA ANITA & SECOND 24:999Z CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED final map of Tract No. 37965 for a 10 unit residential condominium at 45-53 Alice Street subject to the condition that before the final map is recorded all outstanding conditions of approval be complied with. APPROVED final map of Tract No. 36667 for an 11 unit residential condo- minium at 419 W. Fairview Avenue subject to the condition that before the final map is recorded all outstanding conditions of approval be complied with. Planning Commission recommendation (Res. 1137) for a change of zone from R-O and D 30,000 to R-O and D 22,000 for the property at 701 W. Foothill Boulevard (Anoakia propety). Hearing MAY 6. I APPROVED the revised Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the LARlO Bikeway project. AWARDED a contract for field testing and field repair of large water meters to the low bidder Wesco/M.S.I., that all other bids be rejected and any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process he waived and that the Mayor be AUTHORIZED to execute Same in form approved by the City Attorney. Funds in the Water Facilities Replace- ment Fund. APPROVED the agreement with Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the construction of a storm drain in Foothill Boulevard at Rancho Road. This project is in the 1979-80 Capital Improvment Budget. Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the agreement in form approved by the City Attorney. APPROVED request by petition from residents of the 500, 500A to 500F E. Longden Avenue for a name for their private street as well as for individual house numbers. The new name to be Hollis Lane. The resi- dents to pay for a street name sign as well as a "Not a Through Street" Sign, Estimated cost $125.00. AWARDED a contract for a replacement loader for the Department of Public Works to Shepherd Machinery Company in the amount of $57,340.70 (to be appropriated from the Capital Improvement Program Budget); that all informalities or irregularities in the.bids or bidding process he waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney, APPROVED the purchase of one 2 1/2 ton truck cab and chassis from .GMC Truck and Coach in the amount of $17,502.72 for the Department of Public Works. Funds in the Equipment Replacement Fund for 1979-80. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN GILB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SAELID AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES NOES ABSENT:. Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Margett None None I Recommendation of staff to convert certain street lighting to energy saving sodium vapor lamps. The report included city-owned as well as utility-owned street lights. It was noted therein that the Public Utilities Commission has recently established rate schedules for a high pressure sodium lamp which gives 330% more light at a 41.75% re- duction in power consumption. The 1977 utility owned incandescent owned street lights are inefficient and wasteful of energy.. with the new lamp the annual power and maintenance costs for all 197 units would be $13,356.60 at current utility rates" no installation cost for the modification. -4- 4-1-80 I POLICE DIESEL VEHICLE PURCHASE AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL SAlARY ADJUSTMENT APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 1697 I ~Fm' ORDINANCE NO. 1698 ADOPTED 24: 999 3 Discussion ensued on the various locations recommended for the change and it was Councilman Sae1id's observation that Council should indi- cate to the Public Utilities Commission how the current rate structure works against the energy conservation program .. especially in this par- ticular situation where the City is endeavoring to eliminate the incan- descent lights. It was the consensus of the Ctiy Council that a portion of the conversion be approved at this time. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gi1b and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be authorized to order the Utility Company to re- place the incandescent lamps on Huntington Drive between Santa Anita and Second Avenues at a cost of $9,250. Funds are in the Capital Im- provement Budget for undergrounding utilities and street lighting projects. Staff will direct communication to the Public Utilities Commission in this regard. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Margett None None Staff reconmended the purchase of one diesel 1980 Oldsmobile sedan "88" and advised that quotations from six vendors were requested. Four written proposals were received and recommendation was made for the purchase in the report dated March 27, Captain Neil Johnson responded to questions and said in part that this is to be on an experimental basis to see if it could be of value to the City. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Sae1id and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation be APPROVED to purchase the diesel sedan from Mandy Williams Oldsmobile in the amount of $8,382.61. Funds are in the Revenue Sharing Fund for 1979-80. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Margett None None Staff recommendation for salary adjustments as set forth in the report dated April 1 and for reclassification of the Typist Clerk II in Account- ing to Cashier Account Clerk with the deletion of one Typist Clerk II from the Budget and the reclassification of two Account Clerks in Accounts Payable Payroll to Senior Account Clerk - resulting in one additional Senior Account Clerk position and the deletion of one Account Clerk from the Budget. Following discussion on the procedure involved in making these adjustments it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the salary adjustment and senior Account Clerk classifi- cations be APPROVED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Margett None None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1697, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF TIlE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9266.2. AND ADDING SECTION 9275.53.1 THERETO TO PERMIT OUT- DOOR STORAGE IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES WITH AN APPROVED CON- DITIONAL PERMIT." It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Margett None None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1698 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE. OF -5- 4-1-80 ORDINANCE NO. 1700 ADOPTED SAELID SULID PELLEGRINO GILB ADJOURNMENT 24: 9994 THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SUBSECTION (a) OF SUBSECTION 7 OF SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1646 ADDING A PERFORMANCE BOND REQUIREMENT FOR PERFORMANCE OF A FRANCHISE." It was MOVED by Councilman Gi1b, seconded by Councilman Sae1id and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Margett None None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the con- tent and read the ti t1e of Ordinance No, 1700 en titled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA PROVIDING FOR THE CITY OF ARCADIA HEALTH FACILITIES REVENUE BOND LAW, INCLUDING GENERAL PROVI- SIONS AND DEFINITIONS, POWERS AND PROCEDURES TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCING TO PARTICIPATING HEALTH INSTI- TUTIONS FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSES, AND CERTAIN OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL PRO- VIS IONS. " I It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Sae1id and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Margett None None Referred to the time when Council was considering the establishment of an ad hoc committee to study the technical proposals for cable television. He suggested two citizens who have no conflicts in the area and who are willing to contribute their professional expertise - Mike Santana and Merv McMeedan along with a staff member. He then MOVED that the aforementioned be the ad hoc committee. (Santana, McMeedan, Assistant City Manager Watts - Councilman Saelid will act as Liaison.) Motion seconded by Councilman' Gi1b and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett None None Said in part that he has heard that a number of people are being told that they are committed to voting for two specific candidates because they happen to be signatory to the original petition which was filed in opposition to certain taxes; that he finds it hard to believe that people would believe that .. and he would like to make it clear that there is no such requirement placed on people. Councilman Pellegrino expressed his appreciation in having the oppor- tunity to serve with Mayor Margett and Councilman Parry, Councilmen Gilb and Saelid also echoed these sentiments. Said in part that the Southern California Association of Governments will delay its appointments to the various committees until after the forthcoming municipal elections. I Read a letter from Mrs. H. J. Scarborough in response to the adjourn- ment of the City Council in memory of her husband ... "Dear Charles .. the most touching expression of sympathy I have received since Jack's death was a certificate from the Arcadia City Council in his memory. Jack would have appreciated that so much and I am truly grateful for your kindness and thoughtfulness. It was a wonderful thing for you five men to do and I thank you so very much. Most sincerely, Alice Scarborough. " At 12:00 a.m. the meeting adjourned ~ ,die" ~~~ ~.~6'f~ ~~". City Clerk 4-1-80