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Home My WebLink AboutJULY 17,1984 .,. ....' 25:1011 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL June 19, 1984 APPROVED MINUTE APPROVAL July 3. 1984 APPROVED ORD.& RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY OATH OF OFFICE M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING July 17, 1984 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session Tuesday, July 17, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Rev. Paul Chaney. Emmanuel Assembly of God Councilmember Young PRESENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino. Young and Hannah ABSENT: None It was MOVED by Councilmember Pellegrino, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 19. 1984 be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None It was MOVED by Councilmember Pellegrino. seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the; minutes of the Adjourned and Regular meetings of July 3, 1984 be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Councilmembers Lojeski. Pellegrino. Young and Hannah None Councilmember Gilb (Was not prdsent at July 3. 1984 meeting.) None It was MOVED by Councilmember Pellegrino, seconded by Councilmember lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title only. ' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, lojeski, Pellegrino. Young and Hannah None None The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to incoming Relocation Appeals Board Commissioner, Don Hage. Mayor Hannah welcomed Mr. Hage and presented credentials. l. PUBLIC Consideration of revised Planning and Building Division Fees. Staff HEARING explained in detail what is proposed and submitted that in order (Building for the revenues to continue to cover the approximate same per- Fees) centage of operational costs, the fees charged for processing the I~S various applications, permits, etc. should be increased 7%. K".,ef)L /. e,.v Mayor Hannah declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be r. heard. the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councllmember Pellegrino, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None " -: .I~ 7/17/84 -1- RESOLUTION NO. 5182 ADOPTED J e. c(' ~ ( Re- J Ve-& RESOLUTION NO. 5183 ADOPTED I.lv ..;e..n ~,~e. / e,e.S r ' r 2. PU8LI C HEARING (Text Amendment 84-3) APPROVED 'P.,1A 3. PUBLIC HEARING (Text Amendment 84-4) APPROVED p.,1-f\ 25 :1012 The Planning Director presented and read'the title of Resolutions Nos. 5182 and 5183 entitled: '~ESOLUTION NO. 5182 CHANGING THE FEES FOR BUILDING CODE VARIANCES, BUILDING PERMITS, GRADING PLAN CHECKING, GRADING-PERMITS, PLUMBING PERMITS, PLUMBING PLAN CHECKING, ELECTRICAL PERMITS, MECHANICAL PERMITS, MECHANICAL PLAN CHECKING, MOVE EXAMINATION, RELOCATION PERMIT, REMOVAL PERMIT, DEMOLITION PERMIT, SIGN PERMIT AND SWIMMING POOL PERMIT, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 5133. II 'RESOLUTION NO. 5183 CHANGING THE FILING FEES, EXTENSION FEES AND APPEAL FEES FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS, TEXT AMENDMENTS, ZONE CHANGES, VARIANCES/CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, TENTATIVE MAPS, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS, PARCEL MAP WAIVERS, CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE, PRECISE PLAN REVIEWS, ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATIONS, MODIFICATIONSI AND R-2 AND R-3 MODIFICATIONS, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 5135. I It was MOVED by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolutions Nos. 5182 and 5183 be and they are hereby ADOPTED. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None Consideration of Text Amendment 84-3, to amend Arcadia Municipal Code Section 8314 to exempt walls and fences from the special setback regulations. Mayor Hannah declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard, the Pub1 ic Hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED on roll call' vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pe11eqrino, Young and Hannah None None It was further MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1- member Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council APPROVE and file the Negative Declaration and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the appropriate ordinance for introduction. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None Consideration of Text Amendment 84-4 to establish parking require- I ments for places of assembly. Mayor Hannah declared the Hearing open and, no one desiring to be heard Hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pe1legrino,Young and Hannah None None It was MOVED by Counci.lmember Pellegrino, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Text Amendment 84-4 be APPROVED and that Council approve and file the Negative Declaration and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the appropriate ordinance for introduction. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None ,None 7/17/84 -2- 25 :1013 4. PUBLIC Appeal of Planning Commission's denial of a one-year time extension HEARING to Conditional Use Permit 81-15 for a proposed hotel and office build- (CUP 81-15) ing complex at 130 West Huntington Drive (Santa Anita Plaza Associates). APPROVED ~ ~Staff noted that the proposal is now for a general office building 1; and is consistent with the plans evaluated in the traffic study prepared for the Environmental Impact Report and eliminates many of the concerns expressed by staff. The Commission in its denial for the one year time extension, felt that the change in use (from medical to general office) represented a change in plans and that inasmuch as, since the original approval of this project in 1982, several new projects have been proposed for the area, the project should be re- evaluated taking into consideration the impact of the project. I q1 Y'.\~ 5. 6. 6a. I ROLL CALL 6b. MINUTES June 1 9, 1984 APPROVED MINUTES July 3, 1984 APPROVED Mayor Hannah declared the hearing open and Robert Blumin, Developer, stated that he had reviewed the staff report and would not have any problems with the conditions. He continued, in part, that there is a lot of groundwork to be done and could have started a year ago except for circumstances beyond their control. They expect to begin no later than March of 1985. They are currently in escrow which was dependent on approval of the time extension. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None It was further MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Santa Anita Plaza's request-for a one year time extension (to April 20, 1985) be APPROVED for two general office buildings and a seven story hotel. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None Councilman Lojeski commented for the record that he was excited by the project and glad to see it go forward. City Council recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Agency Members Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah ABSENT: None It was MOVED by Agency Member Lojeski, seconded by Agency Member Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Minutes of June 19, 1984 be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None It was MOVED by Agency Member Pellegrino, seconded by Agency Member Lojeski and SO ORDERED by Chairman Hannah that the Minutes of July 3, 1984 be APPROVED. Agency Member Gilb abstained since he was not present at July 3, 1984 meeting. 7/17/84 -3- 6c. ARA I RESOLUTION NO. 77 NOT ADOPTED B q1 r I 1--' 25 :1014 The City Attorney read the title of a proposed ARA Resolution No. 77, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (ARA) AMENDING SECTION 507 OF THE AGENCY BY-LAWS". This was prepared at the direction of the Agency and would, if adopted, permit two Agency Members to transact business. Member Gi1b expressed opposition to the amendment '" he felt it should take three votes to carry... whereas with the amendment, two members could do business ... the people entrusted Council to a majority vote in support of projects and two are not a majority of five '" which also should apply to the City Council as well as the Agency. It would not be fair to the citizens who elect this body to vote in a majority as to how the City is run. Member Lojeski said, in part, that the proposed amendment would bring the ARA voting rules and regulations in line with the City Council voting rules and regulations ... that unfortunately there is conflict of interest and the abstaining members are not going to be able to discuss a matter under any circumstances ... with the amendment, you would be getting the input of those members who can discuss items coming before the Agency... he did not see where the problem lies. I Chairman Hannah commented, in part, that it becomes even more important when, if two members have a conflict of interest accord- ing to the City Attorney, that the other three members agree that a project is a good one ... the more individuals involved in the conclusion of a resolution of the Redevelopment Agency the better ... the two who cannot vote are, in effect, saY1'ng, "we are relying on the balance of the Agency to use good judgment". Member Pellegrino submitted, in 'part, that through his past-conflict of interest experience, of which he has had quite a bit, he would not like to see two members have the majority vote ... he would be against that as long as he lives ... some major decisions could be made which could be the ruination of anything the City has done in the past ten years or for that matter, the future ten years. Member Gilb then MOVED that Resolution No. 77 NOT BE ADOPTED. Member Pellegrino seconded the motion which was CARRIED on roll call vote as follows. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Gilb, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah Agency Member Lojeski None ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned to 7:00 p. m., AUGUST 21, 1984. August 21,1984 7. COUNCIL RECONVENED ON ROLL CALL VOTE 8. I PRESENT: Councilmembers Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah ABSENT: None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Jack Saelid, 821 Balboa Drive, spoke to the Community Hotline Funding Request for financial assistance ... stating, in part, that with the demise of HOY, Community Hotline remains the only organization within the City from which young people may seek help on a 24-hour basis. He then introduced the Executive Director of the organization. . 7/17 /84 .4 25:1015 I Robert Johnson, 121 Alice Street, explained the immediate need of the organization for emergency funds to continue operating. He noted' the expenditures which had been submitted to Council were primarily for providing services for the calls they receive. They were asking for $8,000 of which $6,000 is for phone bills ... until December. Up to the present time, the Arcadia Presbyterian Church has been funding the program, which it could continue to do except that now they receive calls which were going to HOY ... on alcohol, drug abuse cases, behavioral problems, suicides ... they do not handle medical services which HOY provided. Mr. Johnson responded to questions propounded by Council in part They used to handle 4 to 6 calls daily and now with the closure of HOY they receive on a daily basis at least 60 calls for which they are not budgeted. The organization is looking into becoming in- corporated. Responding to a question, the Chief of Police said, in part, that the Department has worked with the organization for approximately five years. They have provided a service which has been very beneficial they have a close relationship ... and, the organization has always been available when needed. ' I James Helms, 2220 Sewanee Lane said, in part, that it was indeed a sad day for the City when HOY had to close and without any prior preparation, it left many patients who, in many instances, had very desperate problems with no place to turn to for advice or help ... HOY may be gone, but the need remains. Community Hotline was in existence and it accepted the challenge and rose to the need which has not diminished in the month and a half since HOY closed. The Hotline is a nonprofit organization and it doesn't make any difference legally whether they are incorporated or not. The organization itself is a function of the Church, but it is community-wide ... it is non- sectarian ... not limited to the members of the Church. He felt the City Council has an opportunity now to respond to a financial crisis that the organization could not be expected to anticipate or plan for ... perhaps in the future it can ... but right now it's an immediate need of the community. John Wells, 1043 Don Alvarado, an advisory member of the Community Hotline, member of the Presbyterian Church, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, and the Arcadia Mental Health Center related some of his experiences with Hotline. They deal with a myriad of calls -- a young person threatening suicide, an overdosed person, one who is having serious family problems, one who can't talk with mother about pregnancy. Mr. Wells said further that a City the size of Arcadia -- 48,000 -- will lose about six young persons every year to suicide. If the Community Hotline can intervene . in the life of only one of these young people, the money would be well spent. He urged earnest cooperative consideration of the request. Mayor Hannah commended Dr. Wells on the work being done at the Arcadia Mental Health Center. Council referred to ways in which the community could h~p suggesting that Mr. Johnson contact other churches in the City and service clubs. Mr. Johnson said that is possible but not on such short notice. Discussion held on the use of taxpayer's money for this and the need for some accountability as was received from HOY. The City Attorney submitted, in part, that the main requirement would be that the funds be segregated from the Church as has been represented; that there is evidence that the requested funds are for a public purpose. 7/17/84 -5- \. ~ t- r--.\ ,\v\ \A' ~} \ ,', 0.; , \ \\) -t' .J / \' .~ A'\-..I 9 .It;\ \ 01\ ~&9a. 0', TRACT NO. , 33233 Tenta t i ve 6 Mos. ext. APPROVED . IA \ (; I II ?' r 9b. . IMPROVEMENTS ACCEPTED TRACT NO. 40780 9c. I ADVERTISE " FOR BIDS (STREET STRIPING) 9d. / CONSULTANT (DESIGN 24 in. WA TERLI NE ) ge. AWARD OF CONTRACT (SURRY SEAL) S\vl'((~ se/A j y 1'34"' 25:1016 '. Whereupon it was MOVED by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Council- member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that $8,000 be appropriated from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds; that some accountability be provided the City. Mayor Hannah said, in part, that he is personally opposed to granting money to churches as it would open the door for requests from everyone else; however, he felt very strongly about the emergency which was created by the closing of HOY, and for that reason, he would vote in favor of this, but only if in the future they would have a separate corporation, separate group of people operating the organization and make their requests as Parent Alert and other organizations do. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None .None I CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED the request of the owner-developer of Tentative Map No. 33233 for a proposed 11 unit office condominium at 554 W. Las Tunas Drive for a 6 month time extension. The current map was approved on July 20, 1982 with an expiration date of July 20, 1984. The developer desires the time extension to ensure that the recordation of the final map will be completed prior to the expiration of the tentative map. ACCEPTED for maintenance the public improvements in Tract No. 40780, Christine Lane, a cul-de-sac on the south side of Camino Real between Baldwin and Lovell Avenues. APPROVED the plans and specifications and AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to advertise for bids for traffic striping and pavement markings Job. No. 562. Funds for this project are in the Public Works Department Service Division Operating Budget. Bids will be opened August 14. "j AUTHORIZED the Water Manager to solicit proposals from consulting engineers for the design of a 24" waterline in Live Oak from Second to Peck Road. Funds are in the Water Facilities Replacement Fund. AWARDED a contract for the annual street maintenance-slurry seal - Job. No. 558 to the low bidder, Pavement Coatings Company, in the amount of $22,909.68 and APPROPRIATED $26,000 from State Gas Tax Funds to cover the cost of construction including design, inspection and contingencies, All irregularities .or infonna1ittes in the bids or bidding process were waived and the Mayor and City Clerk were AUTHORIZED to execute the contract in fonn approved by the City Attorney. I ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIL- MEMBER PELLEGRINO. SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI AND CARR1ED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None 7/17 /84 -6- 10. lOa. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES APPROVED f I RESOLUTION NO. 5186 ADOPTED f 11. lla. ORDINANCE NO. 1793 ADOPTED live ()e. ,,~ f K' fe-t:-S llb. ORDINANCE NO. 1794 INTRODUCED ./ I llc. RESOLUTION NO. 5184 / ADOPTED 25:1017 CITY MANAGER Staff advised that discussions have been held with the School District concerning recreational facility improvements on school district property. The improvements would consist of renovation of baseball fields, replacement of sprinkler systems and the installation of backstops and other miscellaneous work at Hugo Reid, Highland Oaks and Holly Avenue schools. Funds would be from State Grant Funds ($74',390) and Parks and Recreation Facilities Funds (approximately $34,500). It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute a Joint Use Agreement between the City and the School District; that the staff prepare the plans and specifications and that RESOLUTION NO. 5186 BE AND IT IS HEREBY ADOPTED, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR 1980 STAFF GRANT MONEYS FOR RECREATION FACILITIES ON SCHOOL PROPERTY - JOB NO. 559." AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1793 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SECTION 6220.33 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RE MOTION PICTURE FEE AND ADDING DIVISION 6, ARTICLE VI TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REVISED FEE AND REGULATION OF MOTION PICTURE FILMING IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA." It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1793 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1794 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9233.12 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 646 and 650 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE FROM C-O & 0 (PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ZONE WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY) TO R-3 (MUL TIPLE-FAMIL Y RESIDENTIAL ZONE)". It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1794 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5184, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA SUPPORTING THE GOVERNOR'S WATER PROGRAM. " . 7/17/84 -7- lld. RESOLUTION / NO. 5185 V ADOPTED lle. RESOLUTION NO. 5187 ADOPTED ~ 1lf . CLAIM DENIED (Peterson) y 11g. CLAIM DENIED (Pedregon) 12. / HEARINGS /1. SCHEDULED AUGUST 21 25:1018 It was MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Gi1b and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5184 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5185 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON SELECT SYSTEM STREETS." It was MOVED by Counci1member Pellegrino, seconded by Counci1member I Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5185 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5187 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND DENYING THE APPEAL CONCERNING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84-8 WITH FINDINGS." It was MOVED by Counci1member Young, seconded by Counci1member Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5187 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Counci1members Lojeski, Pellegrino, Younq and Hannah None Counci1member Gi1b (He was absent when this matter was considered.) None On MOTION by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows the claim of T. PETERSON was DENIED. On MOTION by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows, the applica- tion to. file late claim by R. Pedregon was DENIED. Pellegrino, Young and Hannah MATTERS FROM STAFF Tentative Map of Tract No. 43057 for a proposed residential condominium at 1020 W. Huntington Drive. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None Councilmembers Gi1b, Lojeski, None None I 2. Draft Environmental Impact Report for expansion of Santa Anita Fashion Park. 13. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS GILB The City Attorney will prepare a report on City Council voting provisions. 7/17/84 -8- I I The City Attorney will prepare a report on banning smoking in public places. Staff will assist Arnett Electric Company in efforts to clear property at the 210 Freeway and Second Avenue (Ca1trans). Was advised by the Director of Public Works on the status of the independent study of the sound barrier for the 210 Freeway -- it will be before Council on August 21. Staff will check into a weed abatement problem at 406 N. Santa An ita Avenue. LOJESKI HANNAH GILB LOJESKI ADJOURNMENT 25: 1019 Adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., AUGUST 21, 1984 in memory of Carol S. Dow who passed away July 4. She is survived by her husband, Robert of Arcadia, three children, Candace Nemes of South Lake Tahoe, Roderic Dow of Rocklin and Dr. James R. Dowof Car1esbad, and three grandchildren. ~ May r ATTEST: ~~~"'~ C,ty Clerk -9- 7/17/84