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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 2,1988_2 30:0186 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the I ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 2, 1988 ~ The City Council and the Arcadia.Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session at 7:30 p. m., August 2, 1988 in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. INVOCATION Rev. Gladys Johnson, Victory Chapel, Church of the Foursquare Gospel PLEDGE OF Director of Public Works Chester Howard ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski and Young Counci1member Chandler and Mayor Harbicht On MOTION by Counci1member Young, seconded by Counci1member Lojeski and CARRIED, Mayor Harbicht and Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler were EXCUSED. Counci1member Gi1b, acting in stead of excused Mayor Harbicht and Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler conducted the. meeting. MINUTE APPROVAL (July 19, 1988) (APPROVED) On MOTION by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Gi1b and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of July 19, 1988 were APPROVED. Counci1member Young abstained since she was not present at the July 19, 1988 meeting. ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY It was MOVED by Counci1member Young, seconded by Counci1member Lojeski and CARRIED that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be waived. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney announced that "the CLOSED SESSION was pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss the existing lawsuit of Chen vs. the City of Arcadia". I Counci1member Gi1b announced that at the pre-Council meeting a letter received from residents of Standish Place was. discussed. This letter requested a change in the street name. Council voted unanimously to turn the matter over to the Director of Public Works with request for a report from him. PRESENTATIONS ARCADIA .; On BEAUTIFUL of COMSN. of (Margo Crumley) .J On of of .beha1f of the City Council, Counci1member Lojeskipresented a plaque appreciation for the distinguished service, efforts and accomplishments outgoing member of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission, Margo Crumley. LIBRARY BOARD (Sherry Root) behalf of the City Council, Counci1member Young presented a plaque appreciation for the distinguished service, efforts and accomplishments outgoing member of the Library Board, Sherry Root. 8/2/88 -1- 30:0187 PRESENTATIONS (Cont'd) SENIOR \I' On behalf of the City Council, Councilmember Gilb presented a plaque CITIZENS' of appreciation for the distinguished service, efforts and accomplishments COMSN. of outgoing member of the Senior Citizens' Commission, Dr. Philip Attalla. (Dr. Philip Attalla) 1. PUBLIC HEARING .(Weed Abatement) (APPROVED) ;~ .....\ \~d- f CITY ATTORNEY 2. PUBLIC HEARING (Z-88-003 - formerly Z-88-00l) (661 W. Camino Real & 1425-41 Melanie Ln) (APPROVED) rJ0" 'Y..1PtJ \ The County Agricultural Commissioner has submitted a list of charges in connection with the cost of abating weeds on various lots or parcels of land. The list, together with the addresses of the properties, has been posted as required. This public hearing is for the purpose of hearing any objections. I Councilmember Gilb declared the hearing open. No one 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 list of charges for weed abatement be CONFIRMED as submitted and that the County auditor be in- structed to enter the amounts of the respective assessments against the respective parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Lojeski, Young and Gilb None Councilmember Chandler and Mayor Harbicht The City Attorney announced that he wished to clarify a point ... he had mentioned that three votes are required for ordering the payment of money. Additionally, the City Charter requires three votes for any ordinances or resolutions and also any Redevelopment Agency matter requires three votes. On motions of the City Council, two out of three will suffice; for any resolutions or ordinances, three votes are required. This application was filed by the City of Arcadia Planning Department to change the zone from R-2 (medium denisty multiple-family zone) to R-l (second one-family zone) for the properties at 661 West Camino Real Avenue and 1425, 1429, 1435 and 1441 Melanie Lane. The Planning Commission at its July 12, 1988 meeting voted 4 to 0 with one member absent to recommend to the City Council approval of zone change Z-88-003 with the 'exception that the property at 661 West Camino Real remain zoned R-2 (ref. staff report dated August 2, 1988). Councilmember Gilb declared the hearing open. Dwight Peterson, 661 W. Camino Real, stated, that he is in favor of this proposal. I No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the zone change Z-88-003 be APPROVED as recommended by the Planning Commission; MOVE to approve and file a Negative Declaration and find the zone change will not have a significant effect on the environment and direct staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Lojeski, Young and Gilb None Councilmember Chandler and Mayor Harbicht 8/2/88 -2- I 3. PUBLIC HEARING (T.A.88-002 CUP - Certain Bus.Adja- cent. to Residen- tially Zoned Prop. ) (APPROVED) ~f\ \=,', 4. I 30:0188 The City of Arcadia initiated this text amendment requiring a Conditional Use Permit for retail businesses, adjacent to residentially zoned property, selling liquor for off-premise consumption; and for retail businesses sell- ing goods and products to ~e public on a walk-in basis which are open more than sixteen (16) hours per day, or which are open to the public any time between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a. m. This text amendment also establishes restrictions pertaining to said retail businesses. On July 19, 1988 the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 1890 extending the moratorium initiated by Ordinance No. 1886. This would also establish certain other restrictions to those businesses dealing with the lighting, hours of opera- tion, loitering, litter receptacles and deliveries. Councilmember Gilb remarked that the whole purpose of this text amendment is to protect the residential areas that are next to some of these areas that are going to be developed or could be developed. Councilmember Lojeski inquired about the item in the report that mentioned that this text amend- ment could affect projects currently being constructed in the redevelopment area. Staff replied that in the south side project there are retail buildings going in and staff does not know what uses are going into those buildings. It is possible there might be a retail use -- a liquor store, for example -- that would be within 150 feet of residentially zoned property and would require a CUP. Councilmember Lojeski inquired further about the project on Santa Anita and Huntington Drive. Staff replied that they currently have a business license ... they are O. K. at ~hat location .,. they are just reconstructing the building and would not fsll into this category. Councilmember Gilb declared the hearing open. No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Council- member 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 Text Amendment 88-002 be APPROVED; move to approve and file the Negative Declaration and find the text amendment will not have a significant effect on the environment and direct staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Lojeski, Young and Gilb None Councilmember Chandler and Mayor Harbicht AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION \ Debbie Hamilton, 1305 E. Colorado, Pasadena, stated, in part, that she is the Regional Director for the Mental Health Association of San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys and she is here .tonight to thank the City' Attorney, Police .Chief Johnson, the Mayor and City Councilmembers of the City of Arcadia for taking the initiative to write Resolution No. 5431 which is on tonight's agenda and to. urge that the Resolution be passed. Their fears are that if the Arcadia Mental Health Clinic, 330 E. Live Oak, is closed, it would leave 3,247 clients without medication and without emergency services in this area. This would mean more homelessness and more patients without needed services. Please pass Resolution No. 5431. Councilmember Gilb noted that he had read in the newspaper that Roberto Quiroz had made the statement that if he does not get the money, he will close 8 or 9 targeted areas of which the Live Oak Facility is one. So apparently the money has to come from the legislature. Ms. Hamilton said 90% of their monies comes from the State; 10% is matched by the County Board of Supervisors. They are encouraging people to contact both State and local officials. The local officials make the final determination of where the monies go. 8/2/88 -3- 5. 6. 6a. ROLL CALL 6b. MINUTE APPROVAL (July 19. 1988) (APPROVED) 30:0189 Paul Burk. 1352 Hidden'Springs Lane, Glendora, stated, in part, that he is the Vice Chairperson of the San Gabriel Valley Service Area Advisory Committee ... the Committee to advise the Department of Mental Health of concerns for the local community. He noted that the budget for the County Mental Health Department is in excess of 300 million dollars, but 6% of that is a shortfall, so there is an 18 million dollar shortfall. 40 million dollars of that budget is allocated for the County Outpatient Services; the shortfall constitutes about one-half of the budget for Outpatient Services, so they are dealing with a shortfall of 6% and 50% reduction of the services. In addition, there is $400,000 of County money avail- able for San Gabriel Valley as a result of a contract that was cancelled with the Bridges Organization; this money is allocated to be used in San I Gabriel Valley and there is no reason why that money cannot be allocated to continue the Arcadia Clinic for a short time after which perhaps they can find other funds. Under emergency situations, the State Legislature and the County Supervisors can allocate funds that are now earmarked for other uses. They desperately need more hospital beds, for instance. This is a matter of upmost urgency and he appreciates what the City Council has done and is doing to help. Lael Collins. 734 Fairview, stated, in part, that she has a mentally ill family member and wants to thank the Council for their efforts. She has used the services of the Mental Health Clinic and dealt with the PET team and the Police'Department, who have always beert compassionate. A represen- tative of the Arcadia Police Department came to the Alliance for the Mentally III meeting. She feels if we lose the Center and particularly the PET team, she will not feel as secure in Arcadia as she does now. Councilmember Gilb remarked that Chief Johnson is very much interested in this and is one of the leaders in the law enforcement area trying to keep the Clinic open. Lorrsine Thompson, 824 South First Avenue, stated, in part, that she was a patient at the Clinic; she went there because she was suicidal; her mother had been very ill and then had been diagnosed as having Alzheimer's Disease; she did not know how to handle all this. If it had not been for the Mental Health Clinic and the people there who gave her courage, she would not be here today. There are many other people who need their help. Laurs Anderson. 307-B E. Foothill Blvd., stated, in part, that she has a mother who is mentally ill; in January, her situation became a crisis. The Arcadia Mental Health Clinic and the Alliance for the Mentally III were there to help and now eight months later her mother is leading a near normal life. She wants to thank Council for all they are doing. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: Members Lojeski. Young and Gilb Member Chandler and Chairman Harbicht I On MOTION by Member Young. seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED. Member Chandler and Chairman Harbicht were EXCUSED. Member Gilb, acting in stead of excused Chairman Harbicht and Chairman Pro Tempore Chandler, conducted the meeting. On MOTION by Member 10jeski, seconded by Member Gilb. the Minut~s of the meeting of July 19. 1988 were APPROVED. Member Young abstained since she was not present at the July 19, 1988 meeting. 8/2/88 -4- 6c. ADVERTISE- MENT (Annual Office Market Journal) (DENIED) I q'1 f \J- ,',i ,- 30:0190 ~.: ~ '"<:: " .;,.... Consideration of request to participate with other. San Gabriel Valley cities by placing an. advertisement in the Building ','chmerfi" and' Managers Association of' Greater Los Angeles' Office Market Journal. The estimated cost of preparing and placing an advertisement in this Journal would be $5,065, plus a 10% contingency, making the total '$5.572, which would be divided 'equally between the City and Agency.' Member Young questioned the kind of circulatiop this publication would have. Member Lojeski wss also concerned ~bout this and noted that at $35/copy. the circulation is probably not large. He also felt that the developers of office buildings or other commercial enterprises would con- tact prospective tenants themselves. He also.thought the 'cost for this advertisement was too high. Member Young agreed. It was then MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded, by Member Young and CARRIED on, roll call vote as follows that the request to place an advertisement in the 1989 issue of BOMA's Office Market Journal of Greater Los Angeles be DENIED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Lojeski, Young and Gilb None Member Chandler and Chairman Harbicht' 6d. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned to 7:00 p. m., August 16,,1988., 7. 8. 8a. PUBLIC v' HEARING SCHEDULED (Aug. 16, 1988) 8b. PUBLIC / HEARING SCHEDULED (Sept. 20, 19BB) (Job No. 625) WORK ACCEPTED I 8c. ./ PUBLIC HEARING,' SCHEDUL1;;D (Aug. 16, 1988) 8d. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED "(Aug. 16, 1988) CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 16, 198B, a public hearing to consider an appeal of Planning Co;mission denial of T.P.M. 88-15 and MP 88-021 to creste two lots from one lot with setback modifications at 1305 S. Santa Anita (Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Thiele. owners). ACCEPTED the improvement of portions of Golden West Avenue - South City Boundary North to Naomi Avenue (Job No. 625) (EGN Construction Co., contractor);AUTHORIZED final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents; and SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 1988, a public hearing for Council to hear and pass upon the report by the Superintendent of Streets together with any objections or protests which may be raised py the property owners to be assessed. SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 16, 1988, a public hearing to determine the disposition of earthquake damaged~uilding at 162 - 164 E. Huntington Drive. ./ SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 16, 1988, of earthquake damaged building a public hearing to determine the disposition at 135 - 137 E. Huntington Drive. & Ib;t1> WORK r ACCEPTED the work and AUTHORIZED final payment be made in accordance with ACCEPTED the terms of the contract with E.G.N. Construction for construction of (Job No. concrete gutters, curb, drive aprons and asphalt concrete patching of 630) portions of Eighth Avenue, Naomi Avenue, Glencoe Drive and MyrtusAvenue (E.G.N. Const.) 8e. -5- 8/2/88 8f. WORK ACCEPTED ~{;\ (Job No. (; \J 628) \ (Vido Samarzich Inc.) 8g. , . Svll FINAL MAP p. ,;tiv' NO. 46097 (11-17 California St. ) 8h. \:l'FINAL MAP ?:Sv\ NO. 46098 c;\\V (21-25 California St.) 81. FINAL MAP Q.SVI\)'NO. 46099 \', (29-31 ill \ oJ' California St.) 30:0191 (ref. staff report dated August 2, 1988) (Job No. 630). contract amount of $51,291.92 was funded from State Gas retention payment becomes due and payable 35 days after of_Council acceptance. The final Tax funds. 10% the recordation ACCEPTED the work and AUTHORIZED final payment be made in accordance with the terms of the contract with Vido Samarzich,Inc., for improvements to the recreational facilities at Eisenhower Park, Baldwin Stocker Park and Newcastle Park (ref. staff report dated August 2, 1988) (Job No. 628). The final contract amount of $66,596.80 was funded from the Community Parkland Act of 1986 under a State Grant. 10% retention payment be- comes due snd payable 35 days after the recordation of Council acceptance. I APPROVED Final Map No. 46097 for a proposed 10-unit residential condominium at 11 - 17 California Street, subject to compliance with all outstanding conditions of approval as outlined in staff report dated August 2, 1988. (Filed by Loren Phillips and Associates on behalf of Liping Wong, part owner/ developer of the site.) APPROVED Final Map No. 46098 for a 10-unit residential condominium at 21 - 25 California Street, subject to compliance with all outstanding conditions of approval as outlined in staff report dated August 2, 1988. (Filed by Loren Phillips and Associates on behalf of Liping Wong, part owner/developer of the site.) APPROVED Final Map No. 46099 for a 10-unit residential condominium at 29 - 31 California Street, subject to compliance with all outstanding conditions of approval as outlined in staff report dated August 2, 1988. (Filed by Loren Phillips and Associates on behalf of Liping Wong, part owner/developer of the site.) 8j. AGENCY/CITY DENIED joint City and Agency preparation of a camera-ready original by ADVERTISE- Art-A-La-Carte and placement of a one page advertisement promoting the QLq1MENT City in the 1989 issue of BOMA's Office Market Journal of Greater Los f\ (Office Angeles. The total cost including a 10% contingency, to be shared between Market the City of Arcadia and the Agency shall not exceed $5,572. (DENIED - see Journal) page 5.) (DENIED) 8k. , ;\\yITY MULTI- SJ..,,,e: HAZARD 5' DISASTER RESPONSE PLAN 81- . BID 8788- ,. ~~' 21 AWARDED ( , (Auto ~t.l r' , Graphics) (,Of'^~ (Conversion ~,,"-rof Library ;,,f'" Cards) ~'I 8m. CLAIM SETTLEMENT (John Chen) APPROVED recommendation to retain the firm of Pacific Multitech, Inc., for the preparation of the City's Multihazard Disaster Response Plan and that $14,800 be appropriated from the Capital Outlay Fund for this purpose. AWARDED Bid 8788-21 for conversion of Library shelf list cards to machine readable tape to Auto-Graphics in the amount of $97,655.; $80,000 of this 'amount to be taken from the Capital Outlay Fund (302 400 5604 8335) and the remaining $17,655. from the State Library Fund account (714 220 0000 2242). I AUTHORIZED payment of $5,000 to John Chen to settle liability case, subject to receipt of a complete release from plaintiff. 8/2/88 -6- 9a. ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title NO. 1889 of Ordinance No. 1889, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF (ADOPTED) THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF HOMEOWNER ~ner~ASSOCIATIONS FOR APPLICATION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ZONE, AND FURTHER , rJo""et' AUTHORIZING PROMULGATION OF FORMATION CRITERIA BY RESOLUTION". A,f', _rISC.v f\:sS'" l\l.o \w 8n. SURVIVORS BENEFIT APRA & AFSCME I 9. 30:0192 APPROVED the provision of the PERS 3rd Tier Survivors Benefit for APRA- and AFSCME- represented employees, 'and 'DIREctED 'the Personnel Director to'include this action as an incorporated exhibit to the applicable reso~utions. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 8j, WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI' AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Lojeski, Young and Gilb None Councilmember Chandler and Mayor Harbicht CITY ATTORNEY It was MOVED by Councilmember and CARRIED on roll call vote it is hereby ADOPTED. Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski as follows that Ordinance No. 1889 be and AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Lojeski, Young and Gilb None Councilmember Chandler and Mayor Haroicht 9b. ORDINANCE' The City Attorney explained that Council could either move to continue NO. 1891 the introduction of this Ordinance or introduce it tonight and move to (INTRODUCED)continue to whatever date Council desires. The latter option was desired. 19C. RESOUTION NO.' 5430 (ADOPTED) E~ i" /.,{r/^ \s '::J Si~t'\a. The City Attorney then presented for introduction, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1891, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TlECITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1407 CHANGING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION FROM ELEVEN (11) TO SEVEN (7) MEMBERS". It was MOVED byCouncilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1891 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED and is to be brought before Council for adoption October 4. 1988. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Lojeski, Young and Gilb None Councilmember Chandler and Mayor Harbicht The City Attorney presented. explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5430. entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA. REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON SELECT SYSTEM STREETS". It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5430 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Lojeski, Young and Gilb None Councilmember Chandler and Mayor Harbicht 8/2/88 -7- ,.',1 ~ '. ' 30:0193 9d. / RESOLUTIONVThe City Attorney presented, explained the'content and read the title of NO. 5431 Resolution No. 5431, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE (ADOPTED) 'CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING CLOSURE OF THE REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY LOCATED AT 330 E. LIVE OAK IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA". It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5431 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Lojeski, Young and Gilb None Councilmember Chandler and Mayor Harbicht I It was the consensus of Council that a copy of this Resolution, with return receipt requested, be mailed to Governor Deukmejian, Senator Russell, Assemblyman Mountjoy, County Supervisor Schabarum, the Director of the Mental Health Association and the Mayors of the surrounding cities. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the .title of Resolution no. 5432, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING 33 CITIZENS OF ARCADIA AS AMBASSADORS OF GOODWILL". . -'(c.1'" 1S,'y.;'f.> So\S . ,<' 'It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski f\\ (~I'"\&' and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5432 be 'J(>J " and it is hereby ADOPTED. (." I '" (/\V. ge. RESOLUTION NO. 5432 (ADOPTED) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Lbjeski, Young and Gilb None Councilmember Chandler and Mayor Harbicht f. 9f. CLAIM OF R. S. GRAHAM (DENIED) On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of R. S. Graham was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote 8S follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Lojeski, Young and Gilb None Councilmember Chandler and Mayor Harbicht 10. MATTERS FROM STAFF None 11. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS None 12. ADJOURNMENT (Aug. 16, 1988 7:00 p.m.) City Council adjourned at 8:15 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., August 16, 1988 in the Chamber Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and any CLOSED SESSION, if any, necessary to discuss personnel, litigation and evaluation of properties. I /~~~ R. C. Harbicht, Mayor ATTEST: 8/2/88 -8-