HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 2,1980
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
HEARING
Bcm.ING
LANE S
ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES
(Sept. 16)
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2, 1980
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in a regular
session on September 2, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. in the Arcadia City Hall
Council Chamber.
Rev. Charles Crismeir, Jr., Arcadia Friends Church
Councilman Richard E, Haltom
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried
the minutes of the regular meeting of August 19, 1980 were APPROVED.
Councilman Saelid abstained as he was absent on said date.
Request of the Santa Anita Lanes and Bowling Square, Inc., for
repeal of the Arcadia Municipal Code Section 6312,5 relating to the
serving of alcoholic beverages other than beer on the concourse of the
lanes. Staff advised the city received petitions containing 918 signa-
tures of which 143 were citizens of Arcadia.
Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Stephen Glassman, attor-
ney for both bowling lanes, said in part that this matter has been be-
fore the City Council in the past and each time the restriction has been
sustained. Howwever, circumstances within the economic community have
changed " in the last couple of years two new bowling centers have open-
ed outside the City - one in Temple City, the other in Duarte - both
serve alcoholic beverages on the concourse. He continued in part that
both bowling lanes have a history of being family recreation centers and
that they are now being asked to compete in the market place with the two
new establishments. He said the two lanes have demonstrated their faith,
loyalty and desire to do business within the City and have invested approx-
imately $400,000 to make the lanes more family oriented, He asked the
City Council to allow them to compete in the market place under the same
set of ground rules as now exists with their competitors,
In response to a question by Councilman Gilb Mr. Glassman stated in part
that one of the new lanes used the fact that its patrons could drink hard
liquor on the concourse in its advertising when it first opened and that
the State Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control indicates that to permit
such serving of hard liquor, mixed drinks, distilled spirits on the con-
course and the lane surface is within the purview of the licenses which
have been issued to the establishments and only the City restriction pre-
vents them from doing that, He added that the licenses are termed by the
ABC Board as restaurants - not bowling alleys - and submitted that per-
haps the regulation should be applied across the board to restaurants as
well or to all establishments.
David Spiegel, one of the owners of Santa Anita Lanes, said in part that
they have tried to upgrade the establishment and endeavor to make it for
families -- they have invested a lot of money - so the patrons will feel
welcome ,. they have a lot of lighting and dispense with trouble makers ...
there is a guard on duty at night inside and out, He said they have lost
a lot of business since the other bowling lanes have opened '.. especially
Leagues '" which have given as their reason for leaving the fact that they
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cannot have drinks on the concourse ,. they have perhaps two at the most -
because bowling is a competitive sport. He explored the times bowlers
come - usually after work - at all different hours.
Nadine Kincaid, said in part that she has worked in bowling lanes for the
last 20 years and to her knowledge they have no more trouble with those
who drink and those who do not ,. she did not think hard liquor would be
anymore detrimental to a business or the people who frequent the lanes
than drinking beer,
Bonnie Shields, Senior Director at Bowling Square, said in part that it
wouldn't really matter to the young people one way or the other because
it is everywhere - at home - restaurants - they are aware of it and she
could not see where this would affect the young people coming to the
lanes ., She cited the young people's leagues and parents who come to
watch them play,
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Walter Kin~, owner and manager of Bowling Square .. said in part it is
disheartening to him to have to operate at such a disadvantage in the
competitive market and that he has spent many years in the City, In
response to a question he said in part that he was aware of the restric-
tion when he purchased the business although he did not realize it would
be such an economic disaster. In response to a question by Councilman
Gilb Mr. King said in part that if they are permitted to have hard liquor
he did not think he would open up the cocktail lounge earlier than 5 p.m.
daily, as they are now, because their business really starts about 6 p.m.
Councilman Saelid said in part that he had heard that Mr, King felt he
was against Bowling Square - that he is not against Bowling Square but
he insisted upon enforcement of the restriction. He felt the business
is good for the City the way it is now, Mr, King responded in part that
he felt no other business has been treated in like manner -- circumstances
in the past have caused the situation .. that to his knowledge no other
bowling alley in the State has the restriction,
Mark Spie~el, one of the owners of Santa Anita Lanes, said in part that
the primary purpose of bowling is the socialization of the activity - and
it is easier to attract Leagues and retain them if you have full facili-
ties, He felt it better to keep the families together -- just as in a
restaurant.
Roseanne Himes, said in her experience with working with the ladies, the
children and seniors, she has found that the majority do not drink but
they do not like the idea of being told they cannot " they have to go
into the bar if they want a drink and the women do not like to have to
do this,
Edward Butterworth, 1145 Singing Wood Drive,said in part that he has heard
all the arguments in favor many times before - actually since 1958 " that
the proponents have always said they cannot compete with other bowling
lanes because they are not permitted to serve hard liquor on the concourse
" that the matter before this City Council is what is in the best inter-
ests of the boys and girls, and the men and women of this community"
that it is impossible to make that kind of decision without involving moral
issues as to what is in the best interest of the community - they are in-
separable, He recited the history of the issue - the communications from
the PTA) citizens and organizations - sustaining the restriction - and
asked the City Council to deny the request,
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Mrs, Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, was informed that the petitions
which were filed by the two bowling lanes had 918 signatures with 143 rep-
resenting citizens of Arcadia, Mrs. Hofer suggested that a copy of the
agenda for the regular meetings be posted at the City Library in an endea-
vor to notify persons of what is to be considered by the City Council, She
felt the bowling lanes have a distinct advantage because they can adver-
tise they are family-oriented and do not permit hard liquor on the lanes.
She asked the City Council to sustain the restriction.
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David Spiegel, one of the owners of Santa Lanes, stated in part ~hat
out of about 1900 bowlers 150 to 200 are juniors, between 5 and 17, The
Junior Leagues play at a different time than the adult Leagues " they
play mostly on Saturday mornings, He submitted the other times juniors
are likely to bowl - family times. He noted the penalty if they serve
juniors - they would lose their liquor license, get fined or both; they
are constantly policed for any infractions.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried unanimously.
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Councilman Saelid then stated in part that he does not see any reason
why the restriction should not be upheld; that historically the bowling
lanes in Arcadia have been places where parents could comfortably send
their children and not worry too much about the environment " that the
City could easily be turned into something less desirable than what it
is now -- people have chosen to live here because the City tends to have
perhaps a cut higher in terms of standards. That based on what he has
heard now and before he would oppose any repeal of the code section.
Councilman Dring stated in part that he does not think it is the Council's
prerogative to concern itself with the economic operation of any partiCU-
lar establishment, that on the other hand, he finds it somewhat strange
that the City has legislated against the bowling establishment in this
manner .,. that if it is concerned that liquor is so detrimental then
one of several things should occur - either the situation of serving beer,
which anyone may get drunk on, on the lanes should be stopped and along
with that if its such a serious concern then perhaps Council should look
at banning alcoholic beverages in restaurants and other places and go into
a Blue City, If it is that bad perhaps Council should concentrate on all
the other places not just legislate against the bowling activities,
Councilman Haltom agreed with Councilman Dring - that to him it is a ri-
diculous law - they can serve beer but not hard liquor -- which is like
the difference between cigarettes and cigars ". that if bowling lanes
are not permitted to serve it why then should the restaurants and the
bars have it; that he does not see where subjecting children to the vis-
ible aspect of liquor is going to change their outlook ,.. they probably
see it at home ,., on TV ,. they are either going to drink it or they are
not and seeing it in the bowling alley is not going to make them drink,
Councilman Gilb then stated in part that he was on Council in 1977 when
this matter was before Council; that he has perused the background and
quite frankly he had wanted this matter to be before Council at the sec-
ond meeting in September; that there are many people who represent the
community who would be present if they had known .. that it is easy to
say that children will not drink even if they are around liquor, but the
more they are around it the more chance they have, He would have to vote
against the request because it would keep faith with the community,
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Mayor Pellegrino said in part that as a restaurant owner and operator
having a liquor license - that they stand to lose a lot by serving a
minor an alcoholic beverage -- that they are constantly tested by the
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board - that management must be on the alert
at all times. He recited in part what transpires when a violation is
discovered, He suggested a one year trial period with a security system.
In response to an inquiry by Councilman Dring the City Attorney explained
that basically what the applicants are asking is for a deletion of the con-
dition of their bowling alley permits and possible conditional use permit,
or any other land use permits, which have been granted that contain the
condition which allows only beer on the concourse, He also submitted in
part that once the condition is deleted then the condition in the Alcoholic
Beverage Control license is also deleted permanently. It can never be re-
instated so an experimental period cannot be engaged in,
Councilman Dring then MOVED that the restriction applied to the bowling
alleys - that they are not allowed to serve liquor on the concourse - be re-
moved in whatever manner deemed appropriate by the City Attorney, Council-
Haltom seconded the motion.
Councilman Saelid MOVED to table the matter and carry the hearing over to
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HEARING
DIAL-A-RIDE
(Sept. 16)
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September 16 (the next regular meeting) and that the
who have an interest in this matter be so notified,
Councilman Gilb,
rest of the people
Motion seconded by
Discussion held on rules governing this situation and Councilman Dring
said in part that if his motion is approved, by definition by the City
Attorney, resolutions have to be drawn, brought back and voted on,
Following clarification of the motions by the City Attorney Mayor Pelle-
grino called for the vote on'Councilman Saelid's motion.
A~S
NOOS
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Saelid
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino
None
Mayor Pellegrino then called for the vote on Councilman Dring's motion.
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AYES
NOOS
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino
Councilmen Gilb, Saelid
None
Consideration of the hours of operation and the granting of a contract
for the Dial-a-Ride Program, Staff advised that three operators had sub-
mitted estimated costs for expanding the service hours on Tuesdays, Wed-
nesdays and Thursdays to 10 p. m. The estimates do not include vehicles
or radios which are proposed to be provided by the City, To date it is
not known if it will be possible to obtain any additional State or Feder-
al funds to assist in subsidizing the cost of the extended hours ,., a
formal request would have to be submitted to the Los Angeles Transporta-
tion Commission ., it is possible the City will have to provide all of
the funding for the additional nine hours per week, Mayor Pellegrino de-
clared the hearing open.
San Gabriel Valley Cab Company - estimated annual cost $117,801. David
Tarkanian, 3203 Sunset Hills Drive, West Covina, present operator of the
system in the City, said in part that he has been actively running the
program for about six months and problems were predominantly the outgrowth
of the former owner's policy, He felt with the economic situation, along
with the gasoline situation, the previous contract had been underbid, He
felt significant strides have been made in correcting certain problems.
In response to questions he said they operate with one to three vehicles
depending upon the time of day - they also serve other cities; that he
would still maintain its transmitting license with an application from
FCC, As to maintenance of the vehicles which would be furnished by the
City Mr, Tarkanian said in part that if he doesn't have a facility for
such work it could be sent to an authorized service garage,
El Monte Yellow Cab Company - estimated annual cost $140,702. ~
Beeks, executive director, explained how long the company has been in ex-
istence and said in part they are familiar with problems with drivers
they have safety meetings on a monthly basis .. they have a full service
garage .., they have a dispatching center and have the facilities for
serving handicapped persons, She introduced their consultant. Clyde 1
Sweet, of Clyde Sweet Associates, who said in part that his firm has
teamed with the Yellow Cab Company to provide service, He said there
appears to be a misunderstanding with the City staff - that their esti-
mates are obviously high " and perhaps they did not fully understand
what they were asked to provide, He explored what the company could and
would provide.
Community Transit Service Corporation - estimated annual cost $130,021.
Mary Lou Kearn, Vice President of Marketing - circulated written data and
exhibited slides of their vehicles including vans and mini type buses,
They have a special training package, She explained the total operation
and introduced their Vice President in charge of operations in Southern
California, Bill Downing, who continued the explanation of their opera-
tions .. they do all the maintenance. He told of how they focus on acti-
vities within the City and coordinating its service.
Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, expressed concern at the lack
of good public transportation and suggested that before a decision is made
that Council obtain an in-depth study of the needs and perhaps place a mor-
atorium on the Dial-a-Ride program, She submitted the need for, for instance,
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POSTAL
ALERT
PROGRAM
APPROVED
RECESS
ROLL CALL
PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT
CONDOMINIUM
APPROVED
1
REPUBLIC
DEVELOPMENT
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a 25~ ride for all persons " perhaps with a smaller type bus. The City
Man8ger explained that the City has not been involved with providing a
public transit system '.. that such a study is in the hands of the Rapid
Transit District ., that the Dial-a-Ride program is not designed as a basic
transportati on need for the community - it is designed to meet the demand
of 8n individual on an infrequent basis.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried unanimously.
Discussion ensued with the City Council in agreement that what has been
presented at this meeting has been most informative and helpful 'and the
need for additional data was submitted. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb,
seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that
staff be authorized to solicit proposals from each of the operators based
upon a fixed number of vehicle hours; in addition the actual operating
hours to be twelve hours a day except for an additional nine hours per week.
The report to be before Council at its next regular meeting (September 16).
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
None
Staff advised that at the request of the Arcadia Postmaster the Senior
Citizens' Commission studied the Postal Alert Program and now recommend,
to the City Council that the program be established. Dale Parry, the Post-,
master, explained in detail the procedure and cited instarces where it has
proven invaluable. It was noted that enrollment is voluntary and all in-
formation confidential. Making the program available as proposed would
cost an estimated $35 to be taken from the Senior Citizens' Budget. It
was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the program be approved.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
None
Council then recessed in order to act as the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
The Agency received and considered the preliminary plans for the construc-
tion of a six unit residential condominium at 25-31 East Colorado Boule-
vard, The purpose being to afford the Agency the opportunity to determine
if new private projects are in conflict with Agency projects, It was not-
ed that the Agency actions do not supersede building and zoning regula-
tions.
It was MOVED by Member Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried
on roll call vote as follows that based on the findings the preliminary
plans for said construction be APPROVED and that the final plan be approv-
ed if it is in substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plan.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
None
The Agency received a request from the Republic Development Company --
that it be authorized to proceed with the acquisition of the Peter Kiewit
property - 301 E. Santa Clara Street - pursuant to the procedure set
forth in the Disposition and Development Agreement ,. the first step 'would
be the preparation of a fair market value appraisal, after which Republic
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ADJOURNMENT
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would endeavor to negotiate the purchase of the property, Pursuant to
the Disposition and Development Agreement and State Law, acquisition by
eminentdomain would only be considered if all else fails in negotiations
with the property owner, It was noted that Republic would pay for the
a ppra isa 1.
Hem be r Saelid submitted in part that authorizing an appraisal at this
time would not be making any decision to proceed with condemnation - it
would however give Council a yardstick on which to judge the developer's
performance '" something on which to determine if the developer is mak-
ing offers to purchase property consistent with the values, It would al-
so indicate to the community that Council is serious about obtaining a
quality development and then it becomes a matter of policy as to whether
or not Council is going to proceed.
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M em be r Dring said in part that he is not in favor of using eminent
domain and that Council has not heard from the community at large which
would occur in hearings on the General Plan Zoning and the EIR .., that
the input from the community is an important aspect of the direction he
would take in voting on the redevelopment project,
Me m b e r Saelid then MOVED that staff obtain a title report and litiga-
tion guarantees for the subject property, to order the preparation of an
appraisal of said property at the expense of the developer and lift the
suspension of the Disposition and Development Agreement as it relates to
acquisition and title conveyance for said property. Motion seconded by
Me m b e r Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino
Members Dring, Haltom
None
The meeting adjourned to September 10, 1980 at 7 p. m.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
TRANSITION
PLAN
Elderly &
Handicapped
(Dial-a-Ride)
HEARING
September
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BUSINESS
LICENSE FEE
WAIVED
Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, suggested tt~t the Councilmen
who voted in favor of the Bowling Lanes' request could benefit from read-
ing the minutes of the last hearing held in 1977, She also recalled the
recent assault on a young girl at the high school and felt the City Coun-
cil could ask the School Board to consider fencing the facility for more
control, She also spoke to the fluctuating temperatures in the Council
Chamber,
In response to a comment of Mrs. Hofer Councilman Dring said in part that
he had read the historical background of the bowling alley matter,
CONSENT
ITEMS
APPROVED the recommendation for a Transition Plan for the elderly and handi-
capped (Dial-a-ride), This is a revision of the original program for the 1
elderly and handicapped which was prepared in 1976 and which has been in-
cluded each year in the City's Short Range Transit Plan, It also includes
the program for acquiring wheelchair lift equipped vans with a combination
of Federal, State and local funds, Approval of the Plan does not commit
the City to the expenditure of any funds,
SCHEDULED a public hearing on the tentative map of Tract No. 40558 for a
six unit condominium at 1115 W, Duarte Road,
APPROVED a reduced business license fee (to $5.00) per amusement and game
machine to be operated at the St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Church Festival
to be held September 20, 21, 1980 at the Santa Anita Race Track,
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HELICOPTER
LANDING
TRACT NO,
37891
Extension
1
PARKING
LOT
RESURFACING
Eisenhower
Park
APPROVED
AWARD OF
CONTRACT
1 (Street
Improvement)
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GRANTED permission to Fashion Park to land a "Life Fight Helicopter" at
the facility October 4, 1980 from 10 a. m, to 12 noon,
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNC ILMAN
GILB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DRING AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS
FOLLOWS:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
None
Council considered the request of Gilbert Engineering Company on behalf
of the Nollau Development Company for a one year time extension on the
tentative map of Tract No, 37891 proposed for a 15 unit residential con-
dominium at 735 Arcadia Avenue. It was felt that a lesser time would be
in order with a provision for periodic reports on the status of the prop-
erty. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman
Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that a six month time ex-
tension be granted and that periodic check-ups of the status of the prop-
erty be reported,
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
None
Plans and specifications were prepared for the Library Parking Lot re-
surfacing and the Eisenhower Park paving, Approximate figures for the
work were submitted as $25,000 for the Library and $6500 for Eisenhower
Park, Funds in the Capital Improvement Program for this year,
Councilman Dring was in favor of proceeding with Eisenhower Park Paving
but he had looked at the Library Parking Lot and although there are some
cracks in the pavement he would recommend delaying that job for another
year and to assess how funds could be directed into the police depart-
ment to increase the amount of serv~ce ... and referred to the limita-
tion ceiling which Council may be facing.
Discussion ensued and it was the consensus that a determination on the
Library Parking lot be delayed until the return of the Director of Pub-
lic Works for the benefit of his input, Whereupon it was MOVED by
Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call
vote as follows that the plans and specifications for the Eisenhower
Park paving be approved and that the City Clerk be authorized to adver-
tise for bids; that the resurfacing of the Library Parking lot be delay-
ed and the matter placed on the agenda for the October 7 regular meeting.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
None
Consideration of the award of contract for the improvement of Santa
Clara Street from Second Avenue to the Santa Anita Wash (Job No, 492)
was carried over to this date due to a 2 - 2 vote at the regular meeting
of August, 19, Councilman Saelid was absent at that time.
It was submitted by staff that the right-of-way in this project was ob-
tained by condemnation with a stjpulation that concurrent improvements
in the amount of $9759 be installed by October 2, Reference was made
to the pending litigation in connection with this matter and it was Coun-
cilman Saelid's observation that the litigation is not germaine to the
matter before Council at this time and to delay any further the Council
could be considered dilatory and have to pay the $9,759 which in his
opinion would constitute a gift of public funds to a citizen of the com-
munity improvement of this street has been planned for many years
and he was in favor of proceeding,
Whereupon Councilman Saelid MOVED to award the contract to the low bidder,
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PURCHASE OF
WELL & RESER-
VOIR WATER
RIGHTS
EXCHANGE
o '0
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Crowell & Larsen Company, in the amount of $66,950,38; that $75,000 be
appropriated from State Gas Tax funds to Cover contract costs, engineer-
ing inspection and contingencies; that any informalities or irregularities
in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to execute a contract in form approved by the City ,Attorney,
Motion seconded by Councilman Gilb,
Councilman Dring said in part that because of increased crime there is a
great need in the police department for additional personnel and felt
that Council is obviating its responsibility by not recognizing that and
to go ahead and improve Santa Clara where the area is involved in redevel-
opment would be a waste of funds at this point and time,
Roll call vote was taken on the motion.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino
Councilmen Dring, Haltom
None
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Recommendation for the purchase of the City of Monrovia's Chapman Well
and reservoir and the exchange of water rights was before Council on
August 19. Due to a 2 - 2 vote the matter is before Council at this
time, The Water Manager explained what is proposed - the City would pur-
chase Monrovia's Chapman Well and also exchange City owned water rights
in the main San Gabriel Water Basin, Cost would be $200,000 plus an
additional $75,000 to $100,000 for a booster pumping station which the
City would have to construct ... the advantage would be a savings of about
$21,000 per year in pumping costs based on the present energy rate. Funds
are available in the Water Fund, In response to inquiries the Water Mana-
ger continued in part if something should go wrong with the operation
the land itself is worth what the City would be paying. He felt it would
be beneficial for both cities,
Councilman Saelid submitted that he had read the transcript of the minutes
of August 19 and felt there were benefits to be derived by the transaction,
He asked Council to consider having staff prepare an analysis as to what
could be done to rejuvenate the wells which have had to be taken out of
production due to contaminants... some way in which to salvage wells, He
felt the subject purchase and exchange would be beneficial and any concerns
he has are minimal.
Councilman Saelid then MOVED that the acquisition of the City of Monrovia's
Chapman Well facilities be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the necessary documents in form approved by the City
Attorney. This approval is contingent upon water quality from the well
meeting all Health Department Standards, Also whether or not the City
would have some recourse in the event the well goes bad in a period of five
years, ,. could the cost of the well be amortized,
Motion seconded by Councilman Gilb. Councilman Haltom stated in part that
he is not against obtaining water rights, but he would be more in favor of
drilling a new well rather than investing in a 52 year old well,.. He
noted the City would be spending approximately $300,000 plus maintenanCe 1
over a ten year period to save $20,000, He felt Monrovia would not be
selling the well except that it must be giving them problems. The Water
Manager responded in part that a new well would cost about $200,000 to
drill plus the land,
Councilman Dring said in part that in his opinion the City is not in the
land acquisition business which is one of his reasons of opposing this "
that the priorities of those living along the pipe line is important, but
the City owes a larger obligation to assess the priority of all residents.
He felt the money could be shifted to increase the police force for the
benefit of the entire community,
Councilman Gilb felt that water is as important a factor as anything else
and in response to his question the Water Manager said in part that should
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CITY HALL
REFURBISHING
APPROVED
HOUSING &
COMMUNITY
PROGRAM
1
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the No, 6 well collapse water could be supplied from the main San Gabriel
Basin or other wells in the City and assuming a majority of those went
out there would still be the Metropolitan Water District connection for
alternate supply", that of the $200,000 for the well and property $42,250
is what the City would be spending for the actual well and reservoir - the
rest is land,
Roll call was then taken on the motion,
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino
Councilmen Dring, Haltom
None
Request for an appropriation from the Federal Revenue Sharing budget for
the refurbishing of the upper level hallway at City Hall, The Finance
Director explained the availability of the funds and noted the proposed
improvement includes the replacement of the existing carpeting, drop the
ceiling with new fixtures, painting and wall coverings. Competitive bids
would be taken for the material and the work would be done by City building
crews.
Councilman Dring submitted that he believes austerity begins at home and
that this is a matter of priority assessment and MOVED that the request
be denied, Motion seconded by Councilman Haltom, Roll call vote was
then taken on the motion,
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom
Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
Discussion ensued and some reference was made by Councilman Gilb that it
is important to obtain good quality carpeting which he felt should be
spelled out in the specifications.
It was then MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the request be APPROVED and .that
$5800 be appropriated from the Federal Revenue Sharing Budget '" work to
be done by city forces,
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino
Councilmen Dring, Haltom
None
Staff advised on the important points contained in the memorandum from the
Department of Community Development of the County of Los Angeles - Arcadia
would be eligible for an estimated $330,000 in Community Development Block
Grant funds for 1981-82 fiscal year. The funds could be used for various
projects including Senior Citizen facilities, and/or land acquisitions for
low income/elderly housing and other. The necessary steps in order to 'par-
ticipate were explained,
In addressing this Councilman Saelid said in part that the community devel-
opment activity plan has not yet been developed and recited an instance
where it was not possible to obtain from the County Board of Supervisors a
resolution that it would not build something into the plan to implement
within the City that was not acceptable to the City.,. that it would be
almost like signing a blank check. The Council is ta lking about using
funding out of the housing and urban development department and 'the intent
of those monies is to aid low income families and the elderly '. :the ',empha-
sis right now being on low income. He referred to a remark made by the
secretary of HUD sometime in 1976 "if the funds are not being used for the
economically, underprivileged and minorities you would not qualify for ,the
funding," He has so many concerns about the program that he would like to
see the City stay out of this,
In response to a question staff advised that if the City does not choose
to grant the County the $330,000 to use as the County wishes the agreement
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ORDINANCE
NO, 1709
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION
NO. 4914
ADOPTED
ORD INANCE
NO. 1710
INTRODUCED
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with the County would have to be executed and the City then would be
eligible to use the money within the City or to work on a pass-through
program and designate the money to some other locality", if the City
does not take the money or sign up for the program the money remains in
Washington and is dealt out to some other locality, Also the City could
not apply directly to the Federal Government inasmuch as the City's popu-
lation is not in excess of the 50,000 population according to the last
census ,., the money has to go to the County pool", in order to qualify
Council would have to initiate the action, The funds would come from the
County and it would then monitor and audit to insure the City is using
the funds in keeping with the Federal Law and if the City is following
what it had originally indicated,
It was also noted that prior to October 1980 a proposed project list
would have to be submitted to the County and prior to December of 1980 1
a Housing Plan would have to be adopted by the City, Discussion ensued
on the various projects ." staff indicated it could submit such a list
at the next meeting,
It was then MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Gilb and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the City participate in the
Program for 1981-82 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute the Cooperation Agreement.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino
Councilman Saelid
None
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No, 1709 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING
SECTION 9269,3 THEREOF TO REQUIRE UPGRADING OF PARKING FACILITIES UPON
CHANGE OF USE WHICH REQUIRES A GREATER NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES."
It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Gilb and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full
text of Ordinance No, 1709 be waived and ADOPTED,
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4914 entitled: '~RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE REQUIRED TO BE RAISED
FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980-81 TO PAY THE
INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OR DISTRICTS,"
It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of
Resolution No, 4914 be waived and ADOPTED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
None
1
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and
read the title of Ordinance No, 1710 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1980-1981 FOR THE USUAL CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,"
The Finance Director explained in detail the property valuations for the
current fiscal year, the Fiscal Year 1979-80 transactions of revenues and
expenditures for the Street Lighting, Vehicle Parking Districts and Debt
Service funds. On recommendation it was MOVED by Councilman Dring, second-
ed Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the
amounts indicated in the report dated August 27 (Debt Service fund of
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$3,877, Parking Districts $7,615 and Lighting Districts of $7,678 (zones
within the project area) be returned to their respective funds from the
Redevelopment Agency as of June 30, 1980, All figures for 1980-81 were
read into the record,
It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of
Ordinance No, 1710 be waived and INTRODUCED,
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
None
1
ClAIM
DENIED
(Keet)
On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried
on roll call vote as follows the claim of Vivian L, Keet was DENIED,
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
None
SGV CAB CO.
ra te increase
APPROVED
On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by
Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows an increase
from $14 to $16 per hour per vehicle be APPROVED for the San Gabriel
Valley Cab Company Dial-a-Ride program,
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, pellegrino
None
None
HALTOM
Requested an executive session.
SAELID
Referred to
the pwnping
productive,
the well sites and asked for a summarized report indicating
levels and alternatives for rejuvenating wells which are non-
Members of the Council agreed.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Council entered an executive session at 12 midnite, reconvened and ad-
journed to 7 p, m, September 10, 1980,
dlA/&,9~h~
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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