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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 2,1988 " 30:0024 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (Jan.19, 1988) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY CLOSED SESSION I PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED Feb.16,1988 l. 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. 2/2/88 -1- \ 2. PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE Z-88-00l (Arcadia Gateway Centre) (APPROVED) \::-. ,,) I~ ,~' ~c.J; 30:0025 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. I 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. I 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- cluding a four story office building. 2/2/88 -?- 30:0026 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. 13. 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 -\1 '(\J- , . 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 1 4. 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. ~','J'~ 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- 2/2/88 -3- 30:0027 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) >--~ I"{ / "'..'7 '{ 1 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. 1 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 -4- 2/2/88 1 1 30:0028 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. ~~ 2/2/88 -5- 9. 10 lOa. ROLL CALL lOb. MINUTE APPROVAL (Jan. 19, 1988) (APPROVED) lOco SOILS REMOVAL (Northside Project Derby Parking Lot) (APPROVED) (~I\ \ \. '" y '\:' ~{' 10d. DESIGN & CONSTRUC- TION OF SIGNALTZED INTERSEC- TION (Between Second & Fifth Ave) (APPROVED) 1 ir <'~L"I "-,," -\ ~. C\ \, ~ ~. \\ 30:0029 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 1 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 -6- 2/2/88 10e. DESIGN REVIEW (Auto Club of So. Cal if . Arcadia Gateway Centre) (APPROVED) 1 ,1 , \ \ <<,\r .' . ,t' <"" I '- 10f. DESIGN REVIEW (LAND- SCAPING) (ARCADIA GATEWAY CENTRE) (APPROVED) I' '\ 1 \ (, ,\- , \\ loll, " \ 1 109. DESIGN REVIEW (129 E. Huntington Drive - Extension) It (APPROVED) ,'\ (, ",,"6 " 30:0030 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 2/2/88 -7- 10h. ARA SECRETARY (Compensa- tion Deleted) 30:0031 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 10i. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned to 7:00 p. m., February 16, 1988. ll. 12. 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.) l2L TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 88-002 (Arcadia f\. Gateway. , Centre) :i l.L' CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED 1 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. J 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 1 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. (Job No. 1\ 635) 1"- V i..( 2/2/88 -8- 1 1 30:0032 l2h. j 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. (Job No. v 638) X\' l2j. 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. l2L COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT 07-3860 (CITY OF ARCADIA - CALTRANS) "\"'\ - (' 'J 'XI '\ X~ (j 13. 13a. J 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. 2/2/88 -9- 30:0033 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 14. CITY ATTORNEY l4a 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. ~( 0' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb None Councilmember Harbicht 1 l4b. 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 2/2/88 -10- 30:0034 l4c. / 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. 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb None Councilmember Harbicht 14d. j 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: l4e. 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.) 14f. 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.) x-\ i\' [;, It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Mayor Gilb and CARRIED \ ' on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5401 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: l4g. 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) --;y\ "l" X 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 2/2/88 -11- l4h. RESOLUTION NO. 5403 (ADOPTED) -J:) X \J 15. KINNAHAN 16. CHANDLER LOJESKI 30:0035 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. 1 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. - .- ~~: A ~, c-' Charles E. Gilb: Mayor d-~~Lf~, Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk ~ _ __ ~ 2/2/88