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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 20,1983_2 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL .,/ WAIVE FULL READING OF ORD. ~RES. PEP SQUAD HIGH SCHOOL ./ 1. HEAR'I NG Second Sing'le Famil y Un its Contir!1ued to October 18 / I 25:0804 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPt1ENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 20, 1983 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session September 20, 1983 at 7:30 p.m, in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Mrs. Jacqueline Sayre, First Church of Christ Scientist, Arcadia Mayor Pro Tempore Hannah PRESENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Pellegrino, Lojeski ABSENT: None It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and the reading in full be WAIVED. The Arcadia High School Pep Squad presented credentials to the Council- men for High School athletic events for the ensuing year. Pursuant to State Legislation the Planning Department initiated a Text Amendment for second unit housing within the R-M. R-O and R-l single family zones upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit. It was noted that three public hearings had been held before the Commission and recom- mendations were set forth in the staff report dated September 20 (on file in the office of the City Clerk). It was the consensus of the Commission that the State Law was not appropriate for the City of Arcadia because it would essentially turn the City's single-family zones into R-2 (medium density multiple-family) zones, which it felt might create adverse im- pacts on the public welfare of those who own homes in the single-family zone. The City Attorney had prepared a sample ordinance which the Council had before it for review. While the Commission felt that providing for second single-family units would not be appropriate for the City the Commission recognized that Council might not concur and various development standards were suggested .' if second single-family units were allowed, These regulations provide for<:.- a second single-family dwell ing unit which would be attached to the main . '. dwelling, made adaptable for the handicapped and limited to the occupancy of not more than two adults, both of whom should be at least 60 years of age. The Planning Department felt that the City should consider and adopt its own ordinance regulating the design and location of the second dwelling; that the ordinance should be consistent with State Law and also serve to maintain the existing quality of the City's residential environment..and made recommendations therefo~ " The State Statute requires that the City approve second units consistent with its standards unless the City adopts its own ordinance either allow- ing second units per City standards or precluding second units within 120 days of the City's receipt of an application for a second unit", to date, the City has not received any such application Mayor Lojeski declared the hearing open and Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, said in part that the door should be open to anyone in the -1- . 9-20-83 J J 4a. HEARING SCHEDULED Ii 4c. HEARING SCHEDUliED 1/ 4e. WORK ACCEPTANCE Slurry Seal / /1-f.Y I I if / I 25:0805 City who would want to build quarters for their parents on their prop- erty... this would permit a certain independence which cannot be dup- licated in any retirement or rest home. Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, said in part he still thinks Council should make a comprehensive study of this matter. He suggested that the Council along with the Planning Commission and Department, take a school bus and drive up and down every single street in the City to see what the City rea lly looks 1 i ke now. He referred to the, area south of Huntington and east of Santa Anita Avenue... it is mostly R-2 and R-3, nothing has happened there.. it just seems to stagnate~ Re cited an example of what could happen using his own property" He asked Council not to act on this too quickly. ' Ray Brockus, Fl etcher and suitable for 1309 Standish Street, concurred with the comments of Mr. said in part that as long as there is open space available a second dwelling - then it should be permitted. -I No one else desiring to be heard at this time the hearing was CONTINUED to OCTOBER 18. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, commended the Council on its action to place a Charter Amendment on the next City ballot which would eliminate the timely process of petitioning. She asked Council to consider placing the redevelopment issue before the electorate by the same method. The measure would ask the electorate whether or not it desired redevelopment. Mrs. Hofer was advised that it would be best, considering the structure of the Council, to obtain the 15% signature of the registered voters in the City to get it on the ballot. She polled the Council as to their personal sup- port and received a 3 to 2 response. Councilmen Hannah, Pellegrino and LOjeski saying 'NO' they would not support such a move and Councilmen Dring and Haltom saying they would support it, Ed Zareh, 1051 Catalpa Road, asked what has happened to the request of many to see what could be done about the noise from the 21D Freeway. Mayor Lojeski explained what has transpired thus far.. The Governor and Assembly- men have been contacted.. no response as yet, The Director of Public Works also recited what he knows of the matter as of now.... and that they ex~, pect additional information soon. Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, asked if something could be done about the increase in peacocks; that perhaps another city in the country would like to have some of the,birds, Mayor Lojeski said Council would take that under consideration. ' CONSENT ITEMS SCHEDULED public hearing for October 18 on the tentative map of Tract No'1 42905 for a proposed 9 unit residential condominium at 510 W. Fairview Avenue. SCHEDULED public hearing for October 18 on the Appeal filed from the deci- sion of the Planning Commission in denying a conditional use permit for a church use of an existing day school at 141 W. Las Tunas Drive. ACCEPTED the work and authorized final payment pursuant to the terms of the contract for work performed by Pavement Coatings Company in the annual street maintenance slurry seal of various streets Job No. 547. Final con-, tract amount of $70,205.27 is funded from State Gas Tax Funds. $76,000 was appropriated for this project. -2- 9-20-83 o L-/""q (-I 4f. AWARD OF CONTRACT Traffic Striping I ))1" f5J8 4d. TRACT NO. 38964 FINAL MAP 4b. S EN IDR CITIZEN HOUSING PROJECT c... f I </oq I, DIAL-A-RIDE VEHICLES APPROVED o ~. ....1 v' r ,0 , . 25:0806 Council received the bid results and recommendation for award of bid for the application of traffic striping and pavement markings Job No, 549 to Pacific Striping in the amount of $17,660,87 for Schedule A (city to fur- nish material); all informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process were waived and the Mayor and City Clerk were AUTHORIZED to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN DRING, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HALTOM AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Drinq, Haltom, Pelleqrino, Lojeski None None Final map of Tract No, 38964 for a 9 unit residential condominium at 910 and 916 North First Avenue. In response to a question about the sewers the Director of Public Works said in part that this condominum will flow south on First Avenue and enter a County trunk-line at approximately the intersection of First Avenue and Colorado.. from that pOint on its in the County Sanitation District line.. and will not impact the City's lines, (It was noted during this consideration that Council will be advised when there is marginal or capacity in a sewer line). It was MOVED by Council- man Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows - that final map of Tract No. 38964 be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Pelleqrino, Lojeski None None Regardin9 the offer to purchase property at 645-663 Naomi Avenue for a senior citizen housino project, This had been discussed at length in the pre meeting and the items of concern will be incorporated in the Motion. It was MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be directed to prepare a sales agreement in the amount of $985,700 with the Christian Senior Housing Foundation, Inc. (California Trinity Housing Inc.) subject to conditions and assurances, penalty clauses and other remedies with re- ference to continued use of the property as a senior housing institution, an appropriate time and the imposition of maximum permissible standards and architectural review and that the Mayor be authorized to sign such an agreement in form approved by the City Attorney when signed by the contracting party. Discussion held on appropriating funds for amenities and it was agreed that the above price could be reduced to $935,700 if purchaser agrees to at least $50,000 for amenities. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Pellegrino~ Lojeski None None Discussion ensued on the recommendation for the purchase of vehicles for the Dial-A-Ride Program. Staff submitted .a report of the bid results and recommended the purchase from Foulger Ford Inc. Staff responded to ques- tions concerning the maintenancae of Fords versus Chevrolets and it was MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that the vehicles be ourchased from Foulger Ford, Inc., in the amount of $54,207,88 (5 sedans) from Transit Funds; that staff be authorized to invite bids and award contract for the two-way radios and I custom painting. ' AYES: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Pellegrino NOES: Mayor Lojeski - only on the premise that there isn't a great ABSEBTL None deal amount of money involved and that he feels the Chevrolets would be better suited for the City's needs. -3- 9-20-83 A; 4h, CHRISTMAS TREES STORAGE TENTS Sa, BONITA PARK IMPROVEMENTS (SOLICIT BIDS FOR RECREATION COMSN.REVIEW) / ;& ? ~/~ 5b. RESIDENTIAL REFUSE BIDS CONTRACT AWARDED BEST DISPOSAL 25:0807 It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the requests for permission to erect tents for Christmas Tree storage during December 1983 be APPROVED pursuant to all conditions set forth in the staff report dated September 14. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Pelleqrino, Loieski None None Considerable discussion ensued on the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission concerning the cost of improving Bonita Park by installing play equipment and barbeque facilities which would enhance the present park. The Commission was in favor of the improvements but felt the estimated cost was too high. Council felt proposals could be received and reviewed for price. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be authorized to advertise for bids for said equipment. I \ AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen, Drinq, Haltom, Hannah, Pelleqrino, Loieski None None It was further MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried on roll call vote as follows that when the bids are received that they be directed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for its rec- ommendation, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah Councilmen Pellegrino, Lojeski None Council received staff's analysis of the residential refuse bids. At the Council meeting of July 19 staff had been directed to review five (5) res- idential refuse proposals; Athens, Best, SCA Webster, Waste Management and Western Waste. Included in the analysis were background, existing operations and proposed services, rates proposed for five years beginning March 1, 19B4; single-family rates and the yearly increases through 1988 and the revenue. Criteria was explained by staff, All bids were firm for the term of the contract, Councilman Dring MOVED to award the contract to Athens Disposal Company based on rates projected over the years which would be the lowest bid, MOTION seconded by Counci'lman Haltom based on the low price and that Athens would initiate a recycling program and set a special price for senior citizens. Councilman Hannah submitted in oart that he felt that oood service is th~ primary judgment; Best has given good service over the years - he hasn't known of complaints.. true he did not like the idea of Best asking for an increase in rates during the term of the contract but if Best will agree to the stated prices for a 5 year period he would support that company. Athens is an unknown entity,. whereas 8est' performance is known. 'I Councilman Pellegrino stated in part that following the demise of the owner of Best his wife took over and in his opinion has carried on very well. He would support Best and would like to see that company add the recycling program and the senior citizen program. Mayor Lojeski said in part that the intent and purpose of going out'to bid was to see just where the City stood on rates etc. That the bids have proven there is not a wide range cost differential to the customer.. also Best is the only company to offer one month's free service to all customers who pay one year in advance" that he felt many residents would take advan- tage of this., that if there were a great discrepancy in the cost to the -4- 9-20-83 I 5c. WORK STUDY PROGRAM APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 5127 ADOPTED ./ I 6a. ORDINANCI: NO. 1781 I NTRODUC I:D / ,",: CABLE TV / 25:0808 customer he might be willing to make a change in companies on that basis, but in reviewing the results he could not support the motion, Councilman Dring referred to the increase Best requested in the middle of the contract term and felt the way they do business is incredible.. with no control over their receivables. Councilman Haltom recalled that Mayor Lojeski was the one who asked for bids in the beginning, Mayor Lojeski said he felt that it was an unhealthy atmosphere not to go out to bid. .. and wanted to know just what kind of a deal the City'was getting. Roll call vote was then taken on Councilman Dring's motion to award the contract to Athens. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom Councilmen Hannah, Pellegrino, Lojeski None It was then MOVED by Councilman Pelleqrino to accept the proposal, from Best Disposal Company, that it begin a recycling program or at least a study; a schedule for the replacement 0\ all existing bins; submit samples of its, ' new bill ing procedures and a senior citizen assistance program be added,' "': That the contract be negotiated including those suggestions. Also a penalty clause in the event the contract is terminated and that the City have the right of approval of any transfer of the franchise. MOTION seconded by Councilman Hannah. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Hannah, Pellegrino, Lojeski Councilmen Dring, Haltom None It was noted that the Economic Development and Planning Departments have utilized students from the Cal Poly Pomona Work Study program for several years. It was requested that a contract be authorized by resolution for this year. The Economic Coordinator read the title of Resolution No. 5127 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE EX- ECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY POMONA, FOR THE PUBLIC AGENCY COLLEGE WORK-STUDY PROGRAM OFF-CAMPUS PROJECT." It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Mayor Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that said resolution be adopted and that the 'City Manager or his designee be authorized to execute the Agreement with Calif- ornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona, for the Public Agency College ',: Work Study Program Off-Campus Project, (Other schools to be contacted.)"- AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 'Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Pellegrino, Lojeski None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1781 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA MUNI- CIPAL CODE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 180 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE' FROM R-l TO C-O," It was MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No, 1781 be and it'is' hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Haltom, Hannah, Pellegrino, Lojeski Councilman Dring None In response to a question by Mayor Lojeski staff advised that a report is due from Group W Cable TV this week, -5- 9-20-83 ADJOURNMENT I j' ATTEST: 25-0809 At 9:45 p.m, the meeting adjourned to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 5, 1983 in memory of: Mrs. Doris June Johnson" a well known volunteer in many organizations .- who passed away September 15 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Indiana and earned her R.N. Degree at Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing in Detroit and her Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing education from Rochester University in New York. She served":, in the Navy Nurse Corps for several years before marrying Dr. Robert Johnson in 1946. They moved to Southern California in 1953. .. Mrs. Johnson served on the Arcadia Sister City, Commission at the time when Newcastle, Australia, became Arcadia's Sister City. ' She also: I served on many boards including Arcadia Co:operative Nursery School and' the League of Women Voters, while volunteering ,at Children's Hospital in Los Angeles' and the City of Hope, Doris belonged to the Arcadia" Republican Women's Club and was involved: in campaign work for school, board and city council members, Dori s Johnson is survi ved by her hus- band Robert, her so~, Gregory, and two grandchildren. I;' '~l ',' .' .' ,~ \ " ~ I " Mayor !\ . ; ~~ City Clerk \ I / -6- 9-20-83