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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 17,1989 31:0011 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK , I,. ROLL CALL la. FY 1989-94 AGENCY AND ECONOMIC DEV. DPT. WORK PRO<;RAM (APPROVED) ..,;).0 "),.... f\';L9 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 17, 1989 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in an Adjourned Regular session at 6:00 p. m., January 17, 1989 in the Arcadia City Hall Conference Room of the Council Chamber in considera- tion of proposed redevelopment projects and CONVENED as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: Agency Members Chandler, Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Harbicht None :.-:.~ ~~-.-:- ~-.,,;:~ .~"'\-'.~ The Agency received and reviewed the staff report dated January 6, 1989, setting forth the status of current redevelopment projects, existing and projected financial status of the Agency, the objective of future redevelopment projects and staff's recommendation of pro- posed projects. On December 17, 1985 the Agency adopted a prioritized list of projects as part of the legislatively required AB265 low- moderate income housing 20% set aside process. Staff has reviewed and updated the 1985 list, deleting completed Agency, City or private .-'. projects, and non-project site specific activities and has prepared a revised prioritized list reflecting projects, programs and activities recommended by staff as follows: "1989 Proposed' Projects in Revised Priority Order" Location 1. Second Avenue/Huntington/Railroad to Santa Clara 2. Southwest corner, Huntington/Second 3. First/St. Joseph/Railroad (West of AcapulCO) 4. Fifth/Santa Clara/Wash 5. Front Street by Railroad 6. Santa Anita, Santa Clara to Morlan Place 7. Huntington/First/Wheeler/Railroad - small project only 8. Northwest corner, Santa Anita/Huntington/Morlan Place 9. First/La Porte/Flower/St. Joseph 10. Post Office area 11. Forestry Service area 12. Alta Street/Parking, west of First 13. Alta Street Parking, east of First 14. Foulger Ford site. (Attachment 5 with site map - January 6, 1989 staff report) In the ensuing discussion of the revised Priority List of Proposed Projects it was noted that the Arcadia Lumber Company site was not listed. Staff responded, in part, that Arcadia Lumber was not on the original 1985 list and explained that the lumber company generates a significant amount of sales tax and many employees. Furthermore, the cost of acquiring the land would be significant and the business would have to be relocated. 1/17/89 -I- ...\. , M' MOTION LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM 31:0012 Referring to the Forestry Service area, it was noted that the Service is putting in improvements on the site. Staff reported that they understand a developer is working on a "turnkey operation" with the Service to be moved to Pasadena when a site is found. Concerning the Foulger Ford site, staff has been in touch with the Foulgers who say they will be leaving the area by the end of 1989. It was noted also that this is not a blighted area and it is question- able if the Agency would be involved in any development of the site in any case. The possibility of adding the site on Rolyn Place where the School District parks their busses was briefly discussed. Staff noting that cost and relocation would be prohibitive. The site is a full service yard as well as a bus depot and storage area. I In reference to Area 2, Southwest corner of Huntington Drive and Second Avenue, staff explained that that appeared to be the area most in need of redevelopment, therefore, the rest of the block was not included. The feasibility of an expansion was considered. The project extends to the west line of the Zahir property,,154 East Huntington, and includes the Lyman Cozad Park and street. In response to a question from Chairman Harbicht, staff explained the criteria for prioritizing the projects was a combination of where re- development was most needed and what was most feasible. Factors such as available funds; massive relocation; the possibility of the condemna- tion process, etc., entered into the priority process. Staff commented that the M-l zoning for Area 1, Second Avenue/Huntington Drive/Railroad to Santa Clara, will have to be changed to a commercial zone. The area could possibly be developed with offices .., limited retail or possibly an extension of the Embassy Suites Hotel. The City would receive tax increment from the area, primarily. Agency Member Lojeski then MOVED to ADOPT the updated Agency Priority List of Projects, Areas 1 through 14, as shown on Attachment 5 to the January 6, 1989 staff report, seconded by Agency Member Chandler and CARRIED. The Agency then explored the possibility of private development of a portion of Area 2, the Southwest corner of Huntington Drive and Second Avenue, with the Agency working with the property owner to put together a project for the entire area. The flow of traffic in the area was brought forth as a concern. The extension of the project west to Sullivan's Paint store was suggested as desirable. After much discussion, it was the consensus of Council that Area 2 be a top priority along with Area 1 for redevelopment. The possibility of the location of a light railway station in the City was discussed .,. this in connection with Recommendation Number 2 of the staff report of January 6, 1989. Three locations were considered; the northwest corner of Second and Huntington; Front Street along the railway tracks; and property across from the Acapulco restaurant in the north 200 block of First Avenue. Staff felt the property at Second and Huntington was not a good location partly because of possible traffic and circulation problems. It was noted by Council that the line might not run along the Santa Fe tracks. It could go in any place. It was also noted that a station at Second and Huntington might be desir- able since this location is near a hotel. After much discussion of possibilities Council conclued that Area 1, Second Avenue and Huntington, Railroad to Santa Clara, is not where the station should be located 1/17/89 -2- ,-,-~._,.....,.., 31:0013 Staff recommendation Number 2, Page 9, of the January 6; 1989 staff report directing the Agency to proceed with the implementation of the proposed project at the northwest corner of Huntington and Second is assumed from the prior discussion and adoption of Project List. IRAFFIC TUDY Staff Recommendation Number 3, Page 9, January 6, 1989 staff report, that the Agency proceed with the implementation of the proposed project at tre southwest corner of Huntington and Second also assumed by staff to be the Agency's direction to staff as a result of prior discussion and adoption of Project List. In consideration of the traffic study of the downtown area as recom- mended by staff, much discussion ensued. Staff declaring a need for a very comprehensive traffic study in view of the impact of current projects on the corner of Second and Huntington ... the new projects that are planned for the downtown area and the possible future projects. A need to look at the limits of what the road network in the downtown area can accommodate was stressed. In response to a question of cost from the Agency, staff replied that this study will cost around $20,000. In the exchange of comments on this subject, Chairman Harbicht inquired of the possible cost to do Projects 1 and 2. Staff replied the cost will be around $7 million for both projects. The Chairman concluded that $20,000 is a relatively small amount by comparison ... he feels that the Agency should know what the effect of the traffic will be. That the Agency has followed all the rules ... the study is good and will enable the Agency to know what the parameters are of what can be developed. The Chairman also noted that the other part a Recommenda- tion Number 4 is to obtain appraisals to initiate the acquisition process and implement the projects as may be necessary. MOTION Whereupon Chairman Harbicht MOVED to ADOPT Recommendation Number 4, to authorize staff to proceed with a traffic study of these downton projects, proceed to obtain appraisals to initiate the acquisition process, and implement the projects as may be necessary, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED on a 3 to 2 roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Chandler, Young and Harbicht Members Gi1b and Lojeski None I In the consideration of Staff Recommendation No.5, Page 9, January 6, 1989 staff report that the Agency select Funding Option 1 or Funding Option 2 to fund these projects, based upon the analysis and report, the staff recommended that the Agency consider Option 2, which is a combination of a refunding bond issue and a City loan. Staff presented a summary taken from Attachment 8 to the staff report which lists the advantages of a bond issue. Member Chandler commented that Option 2 would leave monies available in the event that it would be needed for possible opportunities to purchase some properties rather than going through the condemnation process. Member Gi1b commented that the only bonded indebtedness that the City has is the City Yard and that is about to be relieved or the refunding issue will take it over. Staff replied that this option will refund the notes, and there will be a new bond issue in its place -- non-taxable at an excellent interest rate for the City. For clarification staff explained that Option 2 is recommended -- which ~~basica1ly that the funding would partially come from City loans and partially come from the bond issue, which would refund the existing notes that are out. Furthermore, that it maximizes available funds for projects as well as reducing the risk to the City and, further, by going with the bond issue the Agency doesn't have to borrow as much from the City and the City has more money avail- able to take care of emergencies, if any, and capital projects that may come up. MOTION It was then MOVED by Member Chandler to select funding Option 2 - Refunding Issue/City Loan, as described in staff report of January 6, 1989.seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED. 1/17/89 -3- FOOTHILL BL. TRAFFIC ADJOURNMENT AGENDA ITEMS DIAL-A-RIDE DRIVERS TO BE COMMENDED ANOAKIA SCHOOL TEMPORARY TRAILERS CLOSED SESSIONS PARENT ALERT 31:0014 Chairman Harbicht commented that, "I think it's interesting that we're seeing what's going in on Huntington Drive in the projects that have finally come to fruition and we're almost to the point where we're done with them, and this is the very first step in seeing that exact same thing happen again in another section this time. This is really kind of a momentous occasion because from this is going to come, probably, two more developments that are going to be significant improvements to an area of the City which really needs to be improved and probably is going to be much more noticeable than what we've already done." Member Lojeski also remembered the start of the talks on the redevelop- ment area between Fifth and Second Avenues ... how slowly it all started I and then suddenly it all began to happen. Member Gi1b remembers when, driving by the Embassy Suites, that it all went through on a 3 to 2 vote. The traffic congestion on Foothill Blvd. during peak morning hours westbound and peak afternoon hours eastbound was brought to staff's attention. It was noted that the ramp metering on the 210 Freeway is contributing to the traffic density during peak hours. Foothill Blvd. is still a truck route. Huntington Drive also has congestion problems. Various solutions were explored. such as restricting on- street parking during certain hours. Staff to examine the problem and complete a traffic study of the full length of Foothill Boulevard. The Agency ADJOURNED at 6:55 p. m. COUNCIL CONVENED At 7:00 p. m. Mayor Harbicht called the meeting to order. All Counci1members were present. Staff distributed a corrected Page 3 of the January 17 staff report for Public Hearing No. 1 on the Regular Meeting Agenda, "1989-90 Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of 15th Year CDBG Funds". Also a letter in opposition to the appeal of Dreamscape Limousine Service, Public Hearing No.3, Regular Meeting Agenda. At the request of the Senior Citizens' Commission. the Dia1-A-Ride drivers will be presented with Certificates of Commendation for their excellent work and courtesy at the February 21, 1989 Regular City Council Meeting. Staff will notify the Commission of the date. 1- Anoakia School is expected to file for a one (1) year extension of time for the use of temporary trailers for classroom purposes. The administrator is gathering estimates for the service line into the temporary trailers for the fire flow, according to staff. The City Manager requested that the Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency meetings this evening both be adjourned to 6:30 p. m., February 7, 1989 to a Closed Session concerning the Bong litigation. The City Manager also requested a Closed Session before the Regular Council Meeting this evening. Counci1member Young reported that the Hotline receives about 100 telephone calls per month. REACH is launching a weekend peer counsel program training session. They expect 100 studients to attend the train- ing. ' -4- 1/17 /89 , \\-' , ! I~_~ :'/\ '~t., 3l:00l4a ';" -.. .; WHEELS ACROSS AMERICA Mayor Harbicht presented a proclamation on behalf of the City to Bill Duff, who is wheeling a wheelchair across the United States, when he came through Arcadia. This event began this morning with a ceremony at the Los Angeles City Hall with Mayor Bradley opening the ceremonies. The program is well organized; the trip of 5,000 miles is expected to take six months. Bill Duff averages eight to nine miles per hour or 50 miles per day on the days that he is wheeling. Other wheelchair athletes were with Bill Duff who were at the Handicapped Olympics in Seoul. The Mayor reported the 10 minute ceremony in Arcadia on behalf of the City was very nice. ANIMAL CONTROL In response to a question from the Mayor, the City Manager reported that staff has contacted the Pasadena Humane Society with regard to a change from the County animal control shelter to another agency. A proposal has been received ... staff is now analyzing this and will prepare a report to the Council with a recommendaiton. I ADJOURNMENT At 7:15 p. m. the City Council ADJOURNED to a CLOSED SESSION, RECONVENED and ADJOURNED sine die at 7:30 p. m. /~~ R. 'c. Harbicht, Mayor ATTEST ] 1/17/89 -5- "~~1:'::' -:--...-