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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 17,1981 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK L"" PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENTATION (Hoe ff lin) RESOLUTION NO. 4951 ADOPTED !!EAR ING (Appeal Modification) APPROVED HOURS OPERATION 1 25:0244 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 1981 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session at 7:30 p.m. March 17, 1981 in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Mrs. Mildred Free, First Church of Christ Scientist Charles W, Reiman, Finance Director of the City of Arcadia PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None On behalf of the City Council Mayor Pellegrino read in full a resolu- tion commending and expressing appreciation to Walter R. Hoefflin for his outstanding service to the community during 32 years as.President and Chief Executive Officer of the Methodist Hospital of Southern 'Cal- ifornia. Mr. Hoefflin thanked the Council for this recognition and re- called when in 1953 the City invited the Methodist organization to con- struct the hospital in Arcadia and said that the years have been most rewarding, the relationship has been great and he paid particular appre- ciation to the police and fire departments who have worked very closely with the hospital and paramedics who are the best around. (Resolution No. 4951 was officially adopted on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. This is a continued public hearing concerning Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit for extension of hours of operation for the bar at 131 1/2 E. Huntington Drive. It was noted in the staff report that the bar has changed ownership and that the new owner, Mark Askren, has also asked for the extended hours. Violations which had been reported have all been corrected and the area for parking has been found adequate by staff ... there might be a problem in the future if the uses in the area become more intense than they are now. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Mark Askren, 265 Hacienda Drive, the new owner of the subject facility, stated in part he has met all of the requirements, has corrected any and all violations which were in evidence when he acquired the business ... that the type of operation differs entirely from the former and they have not encountered any po- lice problems or any complaints from the adjacent businesses, Mr. Askren explained that they are carrying out a sports theme and with music on week- ends. They do not have a dance permit but may apply at some future date. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. It was further MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council finds in favor of the applicant's appeal and that the hours of operation be extended to 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None -1- 3-17-81 HEARING Fence Variance Request GRANTED HEARING (Proposed 5-year Capital Program) PROPOSED WATER RATE INCREASES April 13 7 p.m. HEA RING (Weed Remova 1) AUTHORIZED 25:0245 Request of Charles Bluth for a variance from the Building Code fence re- quirements for swimming pools. Mr. Bluth is constructing his home at 251 Whispering Pines Summit and is proposing a fence to enclose most of the pool area which is accessible from the adjoining properties excepting those portions which would have a height differential from the surround- ing properties of about two hundred feet along with steep slopes which make them inaccessible to the pool area, Mr. Bluth is also proposing gates which would be electronically controlled from the house. The Build- ing, Planning and Public Works Departments have reviewed the variance and have no objections to granting the request. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Mr. Bluth responded to questions concerning the height variations stating in part that he pur- posely made the lot 35 feet higher so that anything constructed below him would be below the roof line. 1 No one else desiring to speak the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Coun- cilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried unanimously, It was further MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request for a variance be granted subject to the condition that the fence is not located within the 5' landscape and sidewalk easement. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Council received the proposed 5-year Capital Improvement Program and staff noted that the program need not be adopted at this time but it may be considered item by item at the time the annual operating budget is considered. A correction was noted for Page 3 - Public Works item - relating to modernization of the irrigation system " it should read on Santa Anita Avaue from Huntington Drive to Live Oak (and not Camino Real to Live Oak), Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, expressed concern about protection of the city school grounds and cited instances of vandalism. She asked Council to give con- sideration in the capital program about fencing the schools. Robert Berlein, Water Manager, explored projects which have been included in the Capital Program for 1981-86. Mr. Berlein stated in part that the projects have been prioritized according to his and the Fire Chief recom- mendations. Copy of the Program on file in the Office of the City Clerk, Discussion then ensued on the Water Manager's recommendation for an in- crease in the water rates which were carried in his report dated March 13. It was pointed out that expenses of the water department are going to increase and will exceed revenues in 1982-83. He had prepared two plans for Council consideration. The City Council evinced a need for additiona 1 da ta and it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Coun- cilman Gilb and carried unanimously that a study session be scheduled for April 13 at 7 p.m. 1 This is the time and place scheduled for hearing objections to the pro- posed removal of weeds, rubbish and refuse from certain private properties within the City. A list of the properties involved was received by Coun- cil. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried unanimously. It was further MOVED by Council- man Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the County Agricultural Commissioner be directed to abate the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish and refuse removed, AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None -2- 3-17-81 ROLL CALL COMPLETION CERTIFICATES TO BE RECORDED 1 PROPERTY APPRAISALS 1 25:0246 Council then recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT : Agency Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None Staff reported that Certificates of Completion for the following four redevelopment projects have been prepared and are ready for authoriza- tion to record. Staff has reviewed the Agreements and have inspected each development and they are in compliance with each agreement. 159 E. Huntington Drive - commercial office building Participants - William Sockman and Frank Winnaman 136-140 E, Santa Clara Street - Industrial building Participant - Frank Winnaman 130 E. Santa Clara Street - Industrial building Participants - Raymond and Norma Link 424 N, First Avenue - Office building Participant - American Title Company It was MOVED by Member Saelid, seconded by Member Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Agency certify that the rehabilita- tion, development and construction of said properties has been satisfac- torily performed and completed; that such development and construction is in compliance with each project's respective agreement and that on behalf of the Agency the Chairman be authorized to execute the Certifi- cates of Completion of Construction and Development for recordation. A~S N~S ABSENT: Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Staff advised that pursuant to Agency direction appraisals for various parcels of properties associated with development of the East Huntington Drive area by Republic Development Company have been obtained ,. i. e., an appraisal of 301 E. Santa Clara Street currently owned by Peter Kie- wit & Sons Construction Company. It was noted that property appraisals are required in the Disposition and Development Agreement with Republic in order to insure that current and fair market values are the basis for ~ny land acquisition. The agreement with Republic provides that the Agen- cy may require Republic to make a purchase offer based on the appraisal prior to the Agency making an offer - this offer must be made by Republic within 15 days after the Agency has received the appraisal. It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Saelid that staff be di- rected to require Republic to make an offer for the subject property in the amount set forth in the appraisal report. Member Dring said in part that he is opposed to this primarily because he is opposed to using eminent domain and to file the appraisal reports in preparation for usage of eminent domain doesn't make sense to him; that to require Republic to make an offer on the subject properties is not consistent with his position and further to file appraisal reports at some appraised value for land which the Agency fully intends to change the zoning on, which would appreciate the value of that land considerably, does not make sense to him either because it would be depriving the cur- rent owner of the appreciated values and giving that appreciated value to Republic and he was not in favor of that. Roll call was then taken on the motion: -3- 3-17-81 25:0247 AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino Members Dring, Haltom None ADJOURNMENT The Agency adjourned to April 7 at 7 p.m. April 7-7 p.m. COUNCIL RECONVENED TRACT NO, 40156 FINAL MAP APPROVED HEARINGS APRIL 21 APRIL 7 CARPET REPlACEMENT BEST DISPOSAL INCREASE IN RATES RESOLUTION NO, 4953 ADOPTED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, referred to his recent suggestion that the Council initiate a referendum to change Proposition 13 and noted that there is activity on a State level now to placing on the June ballot an initiative to have a split tax roll which he felt would be pitting business against homeowner. He asked Council to seriously consider his suggestion for an alternative initiative to give the people a choice. 1 Ed Jenkins, 9714 Callita (in County territory) filed a petition signed by approximately 400 residents in the area adjacent to Arcadia for annex- ation into the City. Mr. Jenkins enumerated reasons for the request. Staff advised that since this was first submitted they have been working on reports from police, fire, public works, etc., and it is hoped this can be completed in a couple of months. Staff will submit a report to Council May 5. In response to a question by Mrs. Johanna Hofer Councilman Gilb said he did not sell produce to the race track and has no conflict of interest in tha t rega rd . CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED the final map of Tract No. 40156 for a 5 unit residential con- dominium at 610 S. Third Avenue, subject to the condition that before the final map is recorded all outstanding conditions of approval be com- plied with. SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR STREET LIGHTING FOR APRIL 21. Camino Real from El Monte to Santa Anita Eighth Avenue from Longden to Norman Av. and Planning Commission recommendation relating to adding a Commercial Plan- ned Development-l Division to the Code, APPROVED carpet replacement for City Hall and the Fire Stations to be purchased from Classic Carpet Company - City Hall carpet $4000 with cov- ing and paint $500, Carpet for the fire stations $6800. Funds are in the Revenue Sharing Fund, 1 ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN DRING, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SAELID AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Staff presented the modified residential refuse agreement with Best Dis- posal Company pursuant to Council direction. Councilman Gilb presented, read the title and MOVED to waive the reading of the full text of Resolu- tion No. 4953 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO, 4807 IN PART AND APPROVING THE MARCH 17, 1981 MODIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL REFUSE AGREEMENT WITH BEST DISPOSAL -4- 3-17-81 1 FIELD TESTING & REPAIR (Wa ter Meters) Contract Extended VEHICLE PURCHASE (Dump Truck) AUTHORIZED Water Div. IMPORARY ESSATION ERVICE STA, E. HTG. 60 day ext. APPROVED PARKING CITATION PROGRAM APPROVED 25:0248 COMPANY AND ESTABLISHING THE RESIDENTIAL REFUSE RATES. '.' Motion seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None It was further MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4953 be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino Councilmen Dring, Haltom None The next Newsletter will carry an article on the new rates. Staff recommended that the present contract with WEsco/MSI for field testing and field repair of the large water meters be extended for one year from April 1 at unit prices set forth in the report dated March 17, This was to be on an on-going basis to maintain meter accuracy and water revenues. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be extended for one year from April 1, 1981 to March 31, 1982 at the unit prices out- lined in the communication from WESCO/MSI da ted February 26,- 1981. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Staff submitted a request and recommendation for purchase concerning the need for replacing a 2 ton dump truck purchased in 1967 with a 2112 ton dump truck ... the heavier rating would allow an increase in the dump bed length from 14' to 16', This is needed to haul 20' joints of pipe and the legal overhang is 4'. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that the purchase be authorized from GMC Truck and Coach Company in the amount of $17,126.24; that all other bids be rejected and any informalities or irregularities in the in the bids or bidding process be waived. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request of Thomas Turiace for a 60 day extension of temporary cessation of the service station at 8 E. Huntington Drive be APPROVED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None The Police Chief explained in detail the proposed new parking citation program noting that the Santa Anita Municipal Court has notified the Department that it will no longer handle parking violations .. that it is now up to the jurisdictions. The proposed procedure was outlined in staff report dated March 13. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded -5- 3-17-81 RESOLUTION NO. 4950 AOOPTED CLAIM DENIED (Yellow Cab) CLA IM APPROVED (Vogt) CLA IMS APPROVED (Ta llon Brassfield Lyon) PARAMEDIC RECOGNITION CLOSED SESS ION 25:0249 by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the proposal be APPROVED. 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. 4950 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCil. OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 16TH DAY OF JUNE 1981 TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA." It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 4950 be WAIVED, AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None 1 It was further MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4950 be ADOPTED, AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino Councilman Haltom None It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Gilb and' carried on roll call vote as follows that the claim of the Los Angeles Yellow Cab Company be REJECTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows the claim of Margaret Vogt was APPROVED for payment. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council reconsider the claims of Jack Tallon, Margaret Brassfield and Mabel V. Lyon and that same be and they are hereby APPROVED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None 1 Fire Chief Gardner reported how the paramedics revived three clinically dead patients within a 30 hour period last weekend and all were in fair condition as of now. On each call the paramedics were able to success- fully restore the heartbeat and breathing. One of the paramedics was on his first day out of school. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously that the City Council commend all of the paramedics on their outstanding performances, Certificates of commendation will be presented at the award banquet this year. Council entered a Closed Session, reconvened and took action as follows: -6- 3-17-81 ClAIM DEN IED (Wright) PERSONNEL Workers' Compensa tion tM_' MEETING DATE CHANGED ADJOURNMENT 1 25:0250 On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows the claim of Kenneth M, Wright was REJECTED, AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Manager, Finance Director and Personnel Director be AUTHORIZED to settle Workers' Compensation Claims up to $5,000 cumulative .. anything above that amount must be approved by the City Council, AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Fred S. James Company be directed to obtain a Workers' Compensation Settlement in the case of Police Officer Walter Reed pursuant to the proposed settlement outlined in the report dated March 11, 1981. AYES NOES 0: ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Due to the Special Election to be held on June 16 the City Council meet- ing for that date will be adjourned to Thursday June 18. Council recessed to a Closed Session - reconvened and adjourned at 11 p.m. to 7 p,m. April 7, 1981. ATTEST: a/d04~s;) Mayor City Clerk -7- 3-17-81