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Home My WebLink AboutJANUARY 17,1984_2 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I I NVOCA TI ON PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL 25: 0869 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 17, 1984 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session January 17, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chambers. Rev. Drell Butler, Arcadia Community Church Arthur Mason, Spiritual Aims Chairman, District XIII, Kiwanis International PRESENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Pellegrino, Lojeski ABSENT: None The minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings of December 20, 1983 were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: , NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Pellegrino, Lojeski None None The minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings of January 3, 1984 were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Lojeski None Councilman Hannah, due to his absence from said meeting. None ORD. & RES. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and READ BY TITLE carried that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only. OATH ADMINISTERED I 1. 2. 2a. ROLL CALL 2b. MINUTE APPROVAL The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Bardella Mason who has been appointed to the Parking Place Commission to fill the vacancy of Paul Mnoian. Term to expire June 30, 1984. Mayor Lojeski welcomed Mrs. Mason to the City Family and presented her with credentials. Council recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Agency Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Pellegrino, Lojeski ABSENT: None On MOTION by Member Dring, seconded by Member Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows the minutes of the meeting of January 3, 1984 were APPROVED: -1- 1-17-84 2c. RESOLUTION ARA NO. 74 ADOPTED (Larmor Development) +~ c(\ f \1- 2d. FUND APPROPRIATION (Larmor Development) "I i- ~ r \ '} q 2e. ADJOURN 3. 4. V' ./ 5. -Sa. I HEARINGS SCHEDULED February 7 25:0870 AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Agency Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Lojeski None Member Hannah, due to his absence from said meeting. None Member Dring presented and read the title of Resolution No. 74 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONFIRMING AND RATIFYING THE PURCHASE OF THE LANDLOCKED PARCEL AND THE PAYMENT OF THE HOLDERS FOR TWO ALL INCLUSIVE TRUST DEED NOTES ON THE PROPOSED LARMOR DFFICE DEVELOPMENT AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FIFTH AND HUNT- INGTON IN ARCADIA". It was MOVED by Member Dring, seconded by Member Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that said resolution be and it is hereby ADOPTED. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Pellegrino, Lojeski None None On MOTION by Member Hannah, seconded by Member Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows $44,000 was authorized for appropriation from aoency funds including $2,000 to relocate the Edison power pole in connection with the relocation of the Corporation Yard facil- ities necessary for the development of the Larmor project at Fifth Avenue and Huntington Drive. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Pellegrino, Lojeski None None The meeting adjourned to February 7, 1984 at 7 p.m. Council reconvened. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, referred to an article in the local press concerning the receipt of over a thousand applications for the Sentor Citizen units to be constructed on Naomi Avenue which will have only one hundred units. He felt the City could do something about this need for housing and cited a specific location which could be put to this use (land between the City Library and the Masonic Lodge on Duarte Road) and suggested ways in which this might be accomplished.... plan to obtain funds for senior citizen housing by selling tax exempt bonds. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, asked about safeguards the City has when bids are involved. A copy of the Purchasing Manual will be made available to Mrs. Hofer. In response to her question concerning protec- tion for senior citizens from exhorbitant rent hikes she was advised that I the matter has not come before Council and Mayor Lojeski said they would take this under consideration. Mrs. Hofer also felt the fireworks ordi- , nance should once again be placed before the electorate.. She said the former ordinance was confusing to the voters. She was also advised in res ponce to a question that the City will be compensated for any services rendered during the Olympics. Mrs. Hofer then referred to the traffic generated by those going to the races on Sundays and the inconvenience created thereby on those attending church (Holy Angels). She felt a communication shoula be directed to the Governor and Legislature to the effect that Sunday racinr should be eliminated. CONSENT ITEMS FEBRUARY 7, 1984 - Planninq Commission Res. No. 1251, recommending an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Designation for a portion of the property located at 285 W. Huntington Drive (Santa Anita Race Track) -2- 1-17-84 5b. 5c. CONTROL .../ STRIP SOLD I Sd. DELI NQUENT RECEIVABLES (WRITE-OFFS) (. 6a. NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM CITY YARDS APPROVED ( I ~53 6b. BID REJECTED JOB 552 / I RESOLUTION NO. 5158 ADOPTED Work by City FO/, 7a. ORDINANCE NO. 1785 { ADOPTED ~~, r.} " \ lj 01 \ t.o~i \(\ 25: 0871 from "Horse Racing" to "Commercial". FEBRUARY 7, 1984 - Request for a Zone Change from R-l and S-l to C-O & H for property located at 285 W. Huntington Drive (Race Track). APPROVED the disposal of a control strip (Lot 17 Track 25207) to Willis K. and Mary M. Simonton for $237. They need the strip of land to allow access to their property located at 320 Wistaria Avenue, A Corporation Grant Deed will be prepared vesting title to the Simontons. APPROVED appropriation of $5,469.27 to write off delinquent accounts which have not been paid and have been turned over to a Collection Agency. (Staff report dated January 4, 1984) ALL OF lHE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN DRING, SECONDED BY ~~UNCILMAN PELLEGRINO AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Uring, Haltom, Hannah, Pellegrino, Lojeski None NOllE Council received the report and recommendation concerning installation of an Electronic Key Telephone System at the City Yards. Advantages were set forth therein and the cost would be $13,000. The original proposal was to cost $4,000 hence an additional $9,000 wilj lJe needed. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that authorization be given to pur- chase said equipment from ECI Communications at a cost of $9,000; that a 10% contingency be included to cover any unforeseen problems relating t.o the installation... $9,900 was authorized from the Capital Outlay Fund to cover equipment and installation. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Pellegrino, LOjeski None None In response to a question staff advised that the phone system is hoped to be operational by Febrllary 10. Council received the report and recomr~endation on the relocation of the corporation yard facilities Job No. 552. Bids were called for this project, however, only one bid was submitted. It was MOVED by Council- man Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the bid of Mc Master Construction Company, Inc" was REJECTED. The work will now be performed by city forces. AYES: ~OES: ABSENT: Councilmen Drin9, Haltom, Hannah, Pellegrino, Lojeski None None Whereupon Councilman Dring presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5158 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING PERFORMANCE OF A PUBLIC WORKS JOB BY CITY FORCES". It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5158 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Pellegrino, Lojeski None None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1785 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING AN OLYMPIC GAMES TEMPORARY PERMIT". -3- 1-17-84 7b. ORDINANCE NO. 1786 ADOPTED I 7c. ORDINANCE NO. 1787 INTRODUCED I 7d. RESOLUTI ON NO. 5159 ADOPTED (Honoring Garrison) / CABLE TV GROUP W /vlq / '? Y 25 :0872 It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1785 be ADOPTED . AYES: NOES: , ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Pellegrino, Lojeski None None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1786 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING, AMENDING AND ADDING SECTIONS TO DIVISIONS 1 AND 2 OF PART 2, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III REGARDING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS". I It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1786 be ADOPTED. ' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilman Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Pellegrino, Lojeski None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1787 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS OF ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 8, PART 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES". It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1787 be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Pellegrino, Lojeski None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5159 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, HONORING WALTER E. GARRISON FOR 35 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY". It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5159 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Pellegrino, LOjeski None None Staff advised that a meeting was held recently between the Mayor, City Attorney, staff and Corporate representatives of Group W Cable to dis- 1- cuss the general state of cable within the city.... Three areas were covered, 1) the quality of service. The representatives said they were concerned and were committed to do whatever it takes to take care of the existing problems, 2) they said they have no intention of selling the system and 3) they would be willing to spend up to $5,000 for addi- tional consulting services. Staff recommended such a consultant and asked for the retention thereof. The holding of a study session was recommended to discuss major problems in connection with the franchise process. Councilman Dring questioned the retention of a consultant before the major issues are decided upon. Councilman Haltom recalled that a new franchise agreement with Group W was contingent upon Council being thoroughly satisfied with the installation and maintenance of the lines north of Foothill. Mayor Lojeski said in part that what he deduced from the meeting with the representatives was that the City is dealing with a different corporate structure now which is willing to test and re-test -- everything to improve the system... that a field engineer visited his home recently, checked his system and that his reception -4- 1-17-84 I COUNCILMAN HANNAH I MAYOR lOJESKI 25 :0873 hasn't been as good in ten years. Councilman Dring said in part that he could not see why a meetin~ should be held.. there is an existing franchise.. there have been many discus- sions.. he would not consider a franchise change in the agreement and recalled that they have had pole permits for years and still have not built into,the southern part of the city nor have they improved the northern area. If they want to test the system they may go ahead.. but he did not see the need for'a meeting on the franchise. Councilman Pellegrino commented in part that he would like the City by some steps to regulate the quality of programs on TV... Staff responded in part that the City cannot in any way require certain types of pro- grammin~; that there is Federal Legislation pending now that will make programming more in the favor of the cable operator. Councilman Pelle- grino also said in part that the system here is so inadequate compared to other cities with Cable TV... some have fire detectors, alarms and the like... that perhaps dialogue is needed with staff to indicate what we should have. Councilman Hannah submitted in part that if there is any purpose in having a meeting he would be 100% in favor of it - and referred to the fact that there still isn't any reception for the southern part of the City; that some of the residents in that area feel their civil rights are being taken away because they are eliminated. In response to his query' if the new representatives are saying they are not going to do anything in this regard until they have a_new franchise the City Attorney said that was correct.... and Councilman Hannah said until they perform satisfactorily he would not be interested in a meeting. Mayor Lojeski favored a meeting and agreed those in South Arcadia are long overdue for service.. that this would be the only approach at this time. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the discussion on this matter be closed and that a meeting not be held because speaking to the terms of the franchise is not appropriate at this time. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah Councilmen Pellegrino, Lojeski None Councilman Hannah adjourned the meeting in memory of Louise George who was a long time resident of Southern California. Mrs. George was born in Texas. She had two children, Addie Norman and Bob Dean and four grandchildren, Nancy Sheldon, Bruce Norman, Debbie Herald and Rich Dean all grew up in Arcadia. She also had three great-grandchildren. Mayor Lojeski adjourned the meeting in memory of Orilla M. Woods Hafen, who passed away on December 31st in the Dixie Medical Center, of natural causes, in St. George, Utah. Mrs. Hafen was 92 year of age. She was born October 13th, 1891, in Clover Valley, Nevada. She married Arthur Knight Hafen September 11, 1912 who passed away in 1971. She attended Brigham Young University and resided in St. George since 1912. She was a very active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, having served in numercus rositions. Her survivors include six sons and five daughters, of which my mother-in-law is one, a total of 52 grand- children, of which my wife is one, 120 great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren, also one brother and three children preceded her in death. The funeral services were held on Wednesday January 4th at 1:00 p.m. in St. Geor~e, Utah. Burial was in St. George City Cemetery and family members have suggested contributions to the Dixie College Scholarship Fund. -5- 1-17-84 10. ADJOURNMENT February 7 7 p.m. ATTEST: 25:0874 The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. February 7, 1984 in the Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters and ev~luation of properties. Mayor ~~~ City Clerk -6- 1-17-84 I I