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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Jan.19,
1988)
(APPROVED)
ORD. & RES.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
CLOSED
SESSION
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PUBLIC
HEARING
SCHEDULED
Feb.16,1988
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PUBLIC
HEARING
(1988-89
CDBG Funds)
(APPROVED)
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ftJRCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 2, 1988
The Arcadia City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a
regular session February 2, 1988 at 7:30 p. m. in the Arcadia City Hall
Council Chamber.
Rev. Roger Kramer, Arcadia Christian Reformed Church
Administrative Aide David Feinberg
PRESENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
ABSENT: Councilmember Harbicht
On MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young
and CARRIED, Councilmember Harbicht was EXCUSED.
On MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young
and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 19, 1988
were APPROVED. Councilmember Chandler did not vote, since he was not
present at the meeting of January 19, 1988.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Young; seconded by Mayor Gilb and CARRIED
that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and that the reading
in full be waived.
CITY ATTORNEY
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) the City Council met
prior to this meeting in CLOSED SESSION to discuss treexisting liability
case of Charles vs. Arcadia and the pending case of Santiago vs. Arcadia.
Additionally, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 the Arcadia
Redevelopment Agency met in a CLOSED SESSION to instruct its negotiators
regarding the possible acquisition of property relative to Parking District
1 and a City impound yard.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Gilb announced that a public hearing has been scheduled for
February 16, 1988 on an appeal filed January 19 from the decision of
the Planning Commission for denial of a tentative parcel map 87-12
proposing to create a four lot subdivisiion at 1224-1230 S. Second
Avenue. This appeal was filed on behalf of the owner of said property,
Joyce O'Rourke.
The City has been advised by the Community Development Commission that
Arcadia will be receiving approximately $229,075 in Community Develop-
ment Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for fiscal year 1988-89. The project
summary must be submitted to the County no later than February 12, 1988.
Staff report dated February 2, 1988 sets forth in detail the Current
Project status; Proposed Projects 1988-89; and Proposed Distribution
of Contingency Funds.
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PUBLIC
HEARING
ZONE CHANGE
Z-88-00l
(Arcadia
Gateway
Centre)
(APPROVED)
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Mayor Gilb announced that by Council consideration, a change had been
made in the section, Distribution of Contingency Funds. The staff
report dated February 2, 1988 indicated that there would be an ex-
change of funds between the City of Arcadia and the City of West Hollywood.
It has since been determined that these monies may be used for additional
site clearance soil problem projects in the redevelopment area. Therefore,
on consensus of the City Council, Resolution No. 5400 authorizing this ex-
change is being withdrawn. The funds could better be used for site clear-
ance problems.
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Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and
Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon, suggested, in part, that perhaps some of
these Community Development Block Grant monies (three or four thousand
dollars) could be given to the Senior Citizens to help those senior citizens
who are in convalescent hospitals. It seems that most of the funds avail-
able for senior citizens are of benefit only to those who are active. A
small group of people called "Friendly Visitors" is trying to help those
confined to hospitals. Perhaps some program could be devised that would
fall within these guidelines.
Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, stated, in part, that she had
telephoned the local cities to ascertain what Block Grant Funds were
being used for in those cities. She collected a list of items which
included such things as child care, emergency shelter, motherless clubs,
sidewalks, code enforcement, land acquisition, child care organizations,
etc. She also found out that in the City of Temple City for the past five
years such funds have been used in the redevelopment area for property
acquisition. She felt strongly that this was an improper use of such
funds. She also objected to the exchange of monies with West Hollywood.
Mayor Gilb interjected that the Council had decided not to proceed with
the exchange with West Hollywood. Mrs. Hofer felt that perhaps if no use
were found for them, such funds could be turned over to the Federal Govern-
ment to be applied against the federal deficit. She also felt that some of
these funds could be used for bus stop shelters and also noted that local
citizens need more moderate income housing. Councilmember Young stated
that this was being worked out; that the City was mandated to have a
certain amount of such housing.
No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the allocation of funds as
outlined in the Cost Summary dated February 2, 1988 be APPROVED; that
the City Manager be AUTHORIZED to execute the Memorandums of Understanding
which are submitted to the County after a specific project is formally
approved by the City and that the proposed exchange of funds between the
Cities of Arcadia and West Hollywood is NOT APPROVED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None-
Councilmember Harbicht
The Planning Commission at its January 12, 1988 meeting voted 4 to 0 with
one member absent to recommend to the City Council approval of Zone Change
Z-88-00l to add an "H" (high rise) overlay to a portion of the Arcadia
Gateway Centre site for the purpose of constructing a four-story office
building which exceeds 40' in height at 420-440 East Huntington Drive.
The CPD-l zone allows buildings to be three stories with a maximum build-
ing height of 40' -0". The "H" overlay allows a building to be eight stories
with a maximum height of 85 feet. Plans have not been submitted for the
four-story office building. The request to add the "H" overlay to the
property is consistent with the Development and Disposition Agreement for
Arcadia Gateway Centre Associates approved on May 6, 1986. The Environ-
mental Impact Report certified on May 6, 1986 for the proposed Arcadia
Gateway Centre Project was prepared for a mixed-use commercial center in-
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Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard,
the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by
Councilmember Young and CARRIED.
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED that Zone Change Z-88-00l (420-440 East Huntington
Drive) be APPROVED; the Negative Declaration be approved and filed; find
that the Zone Change will not have a significant effect on the environ-
ment and that staff prepare the appropriate documents.
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PUBLIC The Planning Commission at its January 12, 1988 meeting voted 4 to 0
HEARING with one member absent to recommend to the City Council approval of
ZONE CHANGE Zone Change Z-88-002 to add an "H" (high rise) overlay to the property
Z-88-002 at 311 East Huntington Drive, the proposed site for the 132 room Hampton
(Hampton Inn Hotel. The Commercial Planned Development-l zone allows buildings to
Inns, Inc.) be three'stories with a maximum building height of 40'-0". The "H" overlay
(APPROVED) ,,1 would allow eight stories with a'maximum height of 85 feet. The proposed
\ hotel will be four stories approximately 55' in height to the highest
parapet and 57'-0" in height to the top of the tower. The subject property
\ is located within the Arcadia Redevelopment area. The request to add the
'- "H" overlay to the property is consistent with the Agency/Emkay Develop-
ment and Disposition Agreement which was executed by the Agency on November
17, 1987. The Environmental Impact Report certified on November 17, 1987
for the proposed Emkay (Northside) Project was prepared for a mixed-use
commercial center including a high rise hotel.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler,
None
Councilmember Harbicht
Lojeski, Young and Gilb
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Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and
Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive inquired if this new structure
would obstruct the view of the San Gabriel Mountains from the County Park.
Mayor Gilb explained that the new structure would be East of Second Avenue
nowhere near the County Park.
No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED.
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Zone Change Z-88-002,
(311 East Huntington Drive) be APPROVED; the Negative Declaration be
approved and filed and find that the zone change will not have a significant
effect on the environment and that staff prepare the appropriate documents.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
Councilmember Harbicht
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PUBLIC
HEARING
BUILDING
CODE
VARIANCE
(Temp.
Trailer
55 W.
Huntington
Dr.)
(APPROVED) Mayor Gilb declared the hearing
,CJhearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
('v-r<- member Lojeski and CARRIED.
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Consideration of a permit requested by Foulger Ford to utilize a 10' x 40'
trailer for a temporary office for approximately 18 months. This request
has been reviewed by the Planning Department, Fire Department and Building
Department.
Councilmember Lojeski inquired if Foulger Ford was presently doing business
out of this trailer. Staff replied that it had just been moved in and
did not think it was in use yet. Councilmember Lojeski said this seemed
to be a request after the fact.
open and no one desiring to be heard, the
Councilmember Young, seconded by Council-
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It was then MOVED by Mayor Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the variance for temporary
structure at 55 West Huntington Drive be APPROVED subject to the
conditions outlined in staff report dated February 2, 1988.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
Councilmember Harbicht
5.
PUBLIC Consideration of Building Code Variance to allow an open parking
HEARING garage adjacent to the A.T. & S.F. railway in lieu of maintaining
CODE a minimum 10'-0" setback for the property along the south side of
VARIANCE Huntington Drive between Second and Fifth Avenues (Arcadia Gateway
(Arcadia Associates, Ltd., applicant). Hearing to be continued in order to
Gateway secure more information from the applicant regarding the proposed
Centre parking structure.
Associates)
(CONTINUED)
5.
PUBLIC
HEARING
~ (Street
o Lights
J "../ Palm Dr.
,I between
" Sewanee
Lane &
El Monte
Avenue)
(APPROVED)
7.
PUBLIC
HEARING
(Street
Lights
Lemon Av.
between
Baldwin
W.City
Limits)
(APPROVED)
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A petition was received from property owners along Palm Drive from
Sewanee Lane to El Monte Avenue requesting the installation of street
lights. The proposed location of the new lights is shown on map
attached to staff report dated February 2, 1988. The petition from
the 9 benefitting property owners indicates a 100% favorable response.
This project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act.
Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard,
the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by
Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED.
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Superintendent
of Streets be AUTHORIZED to proceed with the installation of street
lighting on Palm Drive between Sewanee Lane and El Monte Avenue.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
Councilmember Harbicht
A petition was received from property owners on Lemon Avenue between
Baldwin Avenue and West City Boundary requesting the installation of
street lights. The proposed location of the new lights is shown on
map attached to staff report dated February 2, 1988. The petition from
the 12 benefitting property owners indicates a 75% favorable response
(nine in favor and three no response). This project is categorically
Av.exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
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Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard,
the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by
Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED.
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Superintendent
of Streets be AUTHORIZED to proceed with the installation of street
lighting on Lemon Avenue between Baldwin Avenue and West City Boundary.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
Councilmember Harbicht
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8.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, referred to the Los Angeles
Transportation commission discussion on the possibility of constructing
a light rail system....Pasadena is also considering this. In reponse
to his inquiry as to whether or not Arcadia is sitting in on some of
these meetings Mayor Gilb explained that the City is represented and
is kept informed almost on a weekly basis and will continue to do so.
Johanna A. M. Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, expressed appreciation on
the proposea-street lighting installation and said that at some point
the large trees block the lights.... and that sometimes the mail boxes
are not visible and she has noticed where some have been tampered with.
Mrs. Hofer asked Council to consider amending the appropriate document
in order to make it possible that the Council packets and any loose
material submitted to Council be made available to the candidates in the
forthcoming election, also copies of the minutes. With reference as to
whether or not the Council members are reimbursed for its redevelopment
function was advised that they are not.
Dolores Gilles. 2420 S. Fourth Avenue, expressed appreciation to the
City Attorney for his comprehensive report on the contents of the adult
entertainment ordinance and presented a petition to the Council signed
by over 1000 persons in the Chicago Park area protesting such zoning and
noted the schools, the church, and the residents in the area. She asked
Council to enforce restrictions to the extent that such adult entertainment
facilities will never be tolerated. Mayor Gilb explained that the City
Council is not desirous or permitting such things and said that the report
of the City Attorney is available to anyone.
A resident of 4323 Lynd Avenue (County territory) spoke on the same matter
as Mrs. Gilles and expressed deep concern. In response Mayor Gilb said
he notices where the pornographic material is still on the newsracks....
that the City has spent a lot of money endeavoring to have these removed.
Jerry Mascott, 11137 Daneswood Drive (County territory), spoke in support
of Mrs. Gilles' endeavors and the petition presented at this meeting
concerning the Chicago Park area with relation to the zoning.
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lOa.
ROLL CALL
lOb.
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Jan. 19,
1988)
(APPROVED)
lOco
SOILS
REMOVAL
(Northside
Project
Derby
Parking
Lot)
(APPROVED)
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DESIGN &
CONSTRUC-
TION OF
SIGNALTZED
INTERSEC-
TION
(Between
Second &
Fifth Ave)
(APPROVED)
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CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Members Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
ABSENT: Member Harbicht
On MOTION by Member Young, seconded by Member Chandler and CARRIED,
Member Harbicht was EXCUSED.
On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED, the 1
Minutes of the meeting of January 19, 1988 were APPROVED. Member Chandler
did not vote since he was not present at the January 19, 1988 meeting.
The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency is signatory to an Owner Participation'
and Easement Agreement with the Derby Restaurant, Emkay Development and
Souplantation Restaurant which provides for soils testing and clean-up
of the existing Derby parking lot prior to sale to the Agency and pass-
through to Emkay and Souplantation.
Pursuant to the OPEA, Converse Environmental has conducted a site assess-
ment of the Derby Parking lot including soil boring and laboratory tests.
The results of these tests indicate that the majority of the site is free
of soil contaminants, but that one area in the extreme northeast corner
of the property has a minor contamination problem. The Agency's soil
consultant for the balance of the Northside Project, Ami Adini and Associates,
has reviewed the Converse Report and submitted a proposal for treating the
contaminated area. The total estimated cost for doing this is approximately
$16,000. Pursuant to the OPEA, the estimated $16,000 will be divided
equally between the four parties to the Agreement. Agency's share, then,
is estimated to be approximately $4,000.
George Rosso of Gribble and Associates was present to answer questions, if
any.
It was then MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows that the Agency APPROVE the amendment to the
existing Ami Adini contract authorizing the expenditure of $16,000 for soils
clean-up work on the existing Derby Restaurant Parking lot as provided for
in the OPEA; the contract amendment shall be in a form and content approved
by the Agency General Counsel.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
Member Harbicht
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The Disposition and Development Agreements for the Arcadia Gateway Centre
(Gribble) Project and for the Emkay Project require the Agency to pay for
the design and construction of a fully signalized intersection located
centrally between Second and Fifth Avenues. The Public Works Department
has designed the signal. They have also released a request for proposals
to select a contractor to construct the signal and modify existing street
lights for the project and recommend Signal Maintenance Incorporated for
the job. The total cost for both design and construction is estimated at
$81,000.
It was then MOVED by Member Chandler, seconded by Member Lojeski and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Agency reimburse the City
an amount not to exceed $81,000 for the design and construction of a
signalized intersection between Second and Fifth Avenues.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
Member Harbicht
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DESIGN
REVIEW
(Auto Club
of So.
Cal if .
Arcadia
Gateway
Centre)
(APPROVED)
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DESIGN
REVIEW
(LAND-
SCAPING)
(ARCADIA
GATEWAY
CENTRE)
(APPROVED)
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DESIGN
REVIEW
(129 E.
Huntington
Drive -
Extension) It
(APPROVED)
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The applicant (Automobile Club of Southern California) proposes to
construct a three story 25,200 square foot contemporary office building
made of beige/grey bricks with two bands of bronze colored glass windows.
The architect offers building relief and balconies that step-up on the
east facade as prominent features. The main entrance faces north and has
four supporting columns. The second floor overhangs the first floor. The
store-front recedes behind the columns and consists of bronze colored glass
with bronze colored aluminum dividers and framing around the doorway. Land-
scaping surrounds the building, and contains a mixture of trees, shrubs and
perennials. The final landscaping plan will be consistent with the land-
scaping for the entire Arcadia Gateway Centre Project.
George Rosso (Gribble Project) and Larry Adamson (Auto Club) were present
to answer questions.
It was then MOVED by Member Chandler, seconded by Member Young and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Agency approve the design
review for the building proposed by the Automobile Club of Southern
California under the conditions that the project comply with all zoning
and building codes; that final approval is subject to compliance with
requirements of the City Departments listed in staff report dated
February 2, 1988 and that the design review be in effect for one year, as
per ARA-126.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
Member Harbicht
Member Chandler commented that he thought it was a beautiful building.
Member Lojeski inquired if this would be a single use building. Staff
replied that it would.
Design Review for landscaping and monument signs on the south side of
Huntington Drive between Second and Fifth Avenues (Arcadia Gateway Centre;
Stanley W. Gribble and Associates, Developer).
Staff report presented. Member Lojeski inquired about the number of trees
to be included in the project. Staff replied a minimum of 131 trees is'
required; 125 are currently shown on the plans. Member Lojeski commented
that he preferred that the plans include mature looking trees rather than
smaller ones.
It was then MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Young and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Agency APPROVE this Design
Review under the conditions that the project comply with all zoning and
building codes, as established or modified by the City; that final approval
is subject to compliance with requirements of the City Departments as
listed in staff report dated February 2, 1988 and that the Design Review
be in effect for one year as per Resolution ARA-126.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
Member Harbicht
Staff advised that Mr. Dunaians obtained Agency approval of his
rehabilitation project at 129 E. Huntington Drive on December 16, 1986.
He has requested a time extension of one yea~. It was recommended by
staff that a six month time extension be authorized.
on
of
was then MOVED by
roll call vote as
the design review
Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED
follows that the Agency APPROVE a six month extension
at 129 E. Huntington Drive.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler,
None
Member Harbicht.
Lojeski, Young and Gilb
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ARA
SECRETARY
(Compensa-
tion
Deleted)
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It was MOVED by Chairman Gilb, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED
that the Agency amend the ARA By-Laws by deleting compensation for
Secretary to the Agency in the sum of $100 per month ($50 per meeting).
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
Member Harbicht
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ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned to 7:00 p. m., February 16, 1988.
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12a. J
HEARING
SCHEDULED
(Feb.16,
1988)
12b. J
HEARING
SCHEDULED
(Mar. 1,
1988)
12c.
HEARING J
SCHEDULED
(Mar. 1,
1988)
12d.
REQUEST
FOR PUBLIC
HEARING
WITHDRAWN
12e.
FINAL MAP
45635
(1615-1625
S. Second
Ave.)
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TENTATIVE
PARCEL
MAP 88-002
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CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
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CONSENT ITEMS
SCHEDULED for February 16, 1988, a public hearing on an appeal
of Planning Commission denial of request of Chris Construction Co.,
Inc. to construct a new two-story, four-bedroom dwelling with an
attached 3-car garage at 400 Columbia Road.
SCHEDULED for March 1, 198 a pubic hearing on Text Amendment 87-17,
amending the setback regulations and building height regulation in the
R-O, R-l and R-M zones.
SCHEDULED for March 1, 1988 a public hearing on petition for lights
on Sewanee Lane.
Please see Page 1 for additional public hearing scheduled for March I,
1988.
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Request for appeal of Planning Commission's approval of a proposed
tentative parcel map to create two lots from one lot at 2739 El Monte
Avenue has been withdrawn by applicant.
APPROVED Final Map 45635 for a proposed 5-lot subdivision project
at 1615-1625 S. Second Avenue, Westco Land, Inc., owner/developer.
APPROVED Tentative Parcel Map 88-002 for a
subdivision on the south side of Huntington
Fifth Avenues (Arcadia Gateway Centre).
seven lot commercial
Drive between Second and
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12g.
WORK ACCEPTED the work and AUTRORIZED final payment pursuant to the terms of
ACCEPTED the contract with Golden Bear Arborists for the trimming of 671 trees
(Tree on various streets. The contract amount of $78,518.10 was funded in
Trimming) the 1987-88 Public Works Department operating budget.
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CONTRACT AWARDED the contract for traffic signal system and modification of
AWARD street lights - Huntington Drive at Fourth Avenue - Job No. 638 in the
(Traffic amount of $67,340. Funds in the amount of $81,000 to be appropriated
Signal from Redevelopment Agency Funds to cover the cost of engineering,
System inspection, contingencies and the contract amount. Any informalities
Gateway or irregularities in the bid or bidding process to be waived and the
Centre Mayor and City Clerk AUTHORIZED to execute a contract in a form approved
& Emkay) "\I by the City Attorney.
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CONTRACT AWARDED the contract and AUTHORIZED staff to negotiate an engineering
AWARD contract with Brown and Cald~ell for the design and construction
(Live Oak management of the Live Oak W~ter Facilities and further that the firm
Water of Ken Zelt Co. be retained ~t an amount of $5,400 to prepare a topo-
Facilities)graphical map and boundary survey of the Live Oak Water Facilities site.
(Job No. Based upon a more detailed study of the project and input for equipment
677) ') manufacture, the new project cost estimate is $1,060,000. The City
I G Council approved $700,000 for this project in the 87/88 Capital Improve-
(, \~ ment Program. Staff will be budgeting supplemental funds in the amount of
~ $360,000 in the 88/89 Capital Improvement Program.
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COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT
07-3860
(CITY OF
ARCADIA -
CALTRANS)
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PUBLIC
FIREWORKS
DISPLAYS
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER
YOUNG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE
AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
Councilmember Harbicht
It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Cooperative Agreement 07-3860
be APPROVED and that the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute
same in a form approved by the City Attorney subject to California
Department of Transportation providing to the City acceptable written
assurance that CALTRANS will complete the required repairs to the south-
west abutment of the grade separation structure located at Second Avenue
and Huntington Drive prior to or after the relinquishment of State Route
248.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler,Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
Councilmember Harbicht
CITY MANAGER
On April 21, 1987 Council adopted Ordinance No. 1856 which prohibits the
use, discharge, sale or possession of fireworks within the City. Ordinance
No. 1856 specifically exempts public fireworks displays as regulated by
the Fire Chief. In addition, Section 3115, Municipal Code states, in part,
that "the Fire Chief has the authority to adopt reasonable rules and
regulations for the granting of permits for supervised public displays
of fireworks by a jurisdictioin, fair association, amusement park or
other organization". Several members of the Council have indicated that
it was their understanding that Ordinance No. 1856 prohibited all fire-
works within the City including public displays. Since adoption of
Ordinance No. 1856, a permit has been issued to Arcadia High School and
a fireworks display was conducted at the homecoming football game. Currently
a request has been received to conduct a series of fireworks displays at
the Arboretum. The Fire Department is opposed to this. Staff recommends
that Council approval be required on all requests to conduct fireworks
displays.
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Mayor Gilb said he opposed this as he thought they had passed an
Ordinance against fireworks The laws are for everybody; fireworks are
dangerous for everybody. Councilmember Chandler disageeed and felt
that grand events such as the events at the high school shold be
permitted to have supervised fireworks displays. Fire Chief Gardner
responded to questions from Council: "What happens on a public fire-
works display is the Fire Code requires that the displays are by a licensed
pyrotechnic operator and that's the basic difference between the general
public using fireworks indiscriminately and giving them permits for
certain events for a public display". Mayor Gilb inquired what would
happen if the City had an applicant for a permit to put on a public
fireworks display in the County Park. Normally it is not the fireworks 1
that cause the problem ... it's all the other things that go with it and
around that event. The City Manager said then the Council could just
turn that down. There has always been allowed public displays of fire-
works. What is before Council tonight is that staff feels that this is
important enough not to be left in the hands of the City Manager or the
Fire Chief, but the decision to grant those displays should be the decision
of the City Council.
The City Manager said what would happen is that Council would receive
reports from the Fire Chief, Police Chief, Public Works Director if a
request for public fireworks display were presented. If these or any
other department involved thought that it would be a danger to public health
and safety of the community, Council would be adivsed.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that staff be directed to prepare
a Municipal Code amendment AUTHORIZING the City Council to approve re-
quests for public fireworks displays.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
Councilmember Harbicht
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CITY ATTORNEY
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1876
(ADOPTED)
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Ordinance No. 1876, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO STANDARDS AND TRAINING FOR
CORRECTIONS PROGRAM".
:tIt was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1876 be and
it is hereby ADOPTED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
Councilmember Harbicht
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ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for introduction, explained the content and
NO. 1877 read the title of Ordinance No. 1877, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
(INTRODUCED)COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 4216.2.7.1,
J 4216.2.7.2, 4216.2.7.4 AND 4216.3.5 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARD-
ING THE PROCESSING OF BINGO APPLICATIONS - UTILIZATION OF BUSINESS LICENSE
OFFICER".
It was MOVED by Mayor Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1877 be and it is hereby
INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Young and Gilb
Councilmember Lojeski (He was not in favor of a change.)
Councilmember Harbicht
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ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for introduction, explained the content and
NO. 1878 read the title of Ordinance No. 1878, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
(INTRODUCED)CITY OF ARCADIA ADDING AN "H" (HIGH RISE) OVERLAY TO THE EXISTING CPD-l
ZONE AT 420-440 EAST HUNTINGTON DRIVE, A PORTION OF THE ARCADIA GATEWAY
CENTRE SITE".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1878 be and
it is hereby INTRODUCED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
Councilmember Harbicht
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ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for introduction, explained the content
NO. 1879 and read the title of Ordinance No. 1879, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
(INTRODUCED)THE CITY OF ARCADIA, ADDING AN "H" (HIGH RISE) OVERLAY TO THE EXISTING
CPD-l ZONE FOR THE PROPOSED HAMPTON INN HOTEL AT 311 EAST HUNTINGTON DRIVE".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Chandler
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1879 be and
it is hereby INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
/ ABSENT:
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5400
(WITHDRAWN)
Councilmembers Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
Councilmember Harbicht
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 5400, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF $150,000 IN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR $75,000 IN GENERAL FUND
MONIES FROM THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD".
It was the consensus of Council that Resolution No. 5400 be WITHDRAWN.
(See Agenda Item #1, page No.1.)
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RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
NO. 5401 \Resolution No. 5401, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
(ADOPTED) " CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING COMPENSATION FOR THE CITY CLERK
~ POSITION". (It was qoted that this Resolution should include phrase that
, . this will not take effect until the new term of office for the City Clerk.)
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\ ' on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5401 be and it is hereby
ADOPTED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5402
(ADOPTED)
Councilmembers Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
Councilmember Harbicht
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 5402, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF, AND
BRUSH, RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE
PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF". (Public Hearing February 16, 1988)
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It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5402 be and
it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
Councilmember Harbicht
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5403
(ADOPTED)
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 5403, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT CLAIM FORM TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA DIAL-A-RIDE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987-88".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Chandler
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5403 be and
it is hereby ADOPTED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
Councilmember Harbicht
MATTERS FROM STAFF
Noted that an invitation had been received from Warren Lortie for
the coming Thursday for a series of events at the ribbon cutting and
opening at the new Citicenter Building on First and Huntington.
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Remarked that Mrs. Gilles, the lady who had presented the petitions
earlier in the meeting, had obtained sufficient signatures to put a
stop to the swap meet on Live Oak and in preventing a developer from
constructing a large motel. It was good to have her support in stopping
these two things.
Stated that the Planning Commission had had about 17 hearings the previous
meeting and about 16 at the last one. They have really gotten through
these hearings and are quite skilled at doing so. He noted that at the
last meeting a John Gilles from Fourth Avenue spoke at the hearing on
the size of homes on a lot and noted that the City of Palos Verdes restricts
this to 30% coverage. However, he wanted to note that this was being done
by the Homeowners' Association not by the City itself. Councilmember Lojeski
also noted that this item of the size of houses on a lot would be coming
to Council later. He commended the Planning Commission for sitting through
all the discusssion and felt the Commission would come to Council with some
good recommendations.
Brought up again the problem of the inadequacy of the screening facilities
in the Council Chamber. Council agreed it was difficult for those in the
audience to see what was being projected on the screen.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Gilb adjourned the meeting in memory of Joseph Hughes Quigley who I
passed away January 23, 1988 in Arcadia. He is survived by his wife, Julia
of Arcadia; 3 children, Dr. John T. Quigley of Sierra Madre, Cecilia Miles
of Arcadia, and Mary Elizabeth Stage of Long Beach; 4 sisters, Adriene Hugh
of Newport Beach, Mercedes Quigley of Inglewood, Helen Brogan of El Segundo
and Harriet Armstrong of Victoria, British Columbia; and 7 grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at Holy Angels Catholic Church, Arcadia
with internment at Resurrection Cemetery. He was a long-time resident of
the City of Arcadia and a great supporter of the City and City government
and anything that was good for the City, Joe Quigley was out there hustling
for it and we are going to miss him.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p. m. to 7:00 p.m., Feb.16,1988 in the Conference
(Feb.16, Room to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and any Closed
1988 - Session, if any, necessary to discuss ~~el, li~~valuation
7:00 p.m.) of properties. - .-
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