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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 16,1989 31:0097 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (May 2, 1989) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY T..ITLE ONLY ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMSN. HANSEN I )v ~v ~t' I" \\ ~' i.J' MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MAY 16, 1989 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session at 6:30 p. m., May 16, 1989 in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber for presentation of the Arcadia Beautiful Awards. Elder Stanley Raddon, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Councilmember Mary Young PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler Councilmember Gilb On MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED, Councilmember Gilb was EXCUSED. On MOTION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of May 2, 1989 were APPROVED. It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED that all Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be waived. ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS Mayor Chandler announced that it is Council's pleasure this evening to present the Arcadia Beautiful Awards. Whereupon he turned the meeting over to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission Chairperson Mary Hansen. Chairperson Hansen gave a brief history of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission and its past accomplishments. The Commission has a mission to rally the citizens of Arcadia to action to improve the general appearance of the City. The Commission was established on January 20, 1970 through passage of Ordinance No. 1407. Over the past eighteen' years the Arcadia Beautiful Commission has been instrumental in re- moving utility poles from Michillinda and the 210 Freeway; proposed Holly Avenue School be listed on the National Historical Register; promoted landscaping on the 210 Freeway; suggested uniform trash containers; beautified hiking and riding trails with trees and shrubs; encouraged planting trees; and set April as GREEN UP AND ,CLEAN UP MONTH; recruited donations for the mural in the John Panatier Nature Center; suggested re-routing of trucks off Duarte Road; encouraged new bus benches with no advertising; and in 1975 began the yearly Arcadia Beautiful Awards. More recently, cedar trees have been planted on the corner of Sunset and Michillinda and lastly, through combined efforts of the Los Angeles County and the City of Arcadia, the Arcadia Beautiful Commission and George Fasching from Arcadia Rotary were able to restart the fountain in County Park at the corner of Huntington and Santa Anita in 1987. New projects have been suggested for the future and the Arcadia Beautiful Commission is anxious to begin a new mission. 5/16/89 -1- 31:0098 Whereupon Chairperson Hansen introduced past Arcadia Beautiful Commissioners present in the audience: Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Hetherington; Mrs. Alli Roysher; Mr. Milton Inbody; Ms. Joanna Bruno, Mr. & Mrs. William Wyman; Mrs. Lorraine Fricke; Mrs. Beth Costanza; and Mrs. Jean Hoard. Chairperson Hansen then introduced the present Members of the Commission: Gloria Alfrey; Jayne Bellin; Karen Benvenuto; Linda Daggett; James M. Green; Roland Kelly and Marguerite Towsley. The method of selecting and judging properties was briefly ,reviewed. She noted that Frank Alfrey took the slides of the properties, with ~escriptions written by Gloria Alfrey. I Chairperson Hansen and Mayor Chandler then presented the following awar PEACOCK AWARD 55 Woodland Lane - Mr. & Mrs. Daniel A. Evantov LUCKY BALDWIN AWARD 1601 S. Baldwin Avenue - Arcadia Convalescent Hospital Mr. & Mrs. Orlando Clarizio MAYOR'S AWARD 129 La Porte Street - Arcadia Sash & Door Mr. Tom Posen ARCADIA AWARD 1045 Hampton Road - Mr. & Mrs. Earl S. Kluft QUEEN ANNE AWARD 1833 S. Third Avenue - James & Phyllis Ilgenfritz ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL AWARD 322 Arbolada Drive - Mr. & Mrs. David Zertuche ANITA BALDWIN AWARD 1427 San Carlos Road - Bernice Walde HUGO REID AWARD 1401 Rancho Road - Clyde & Susan Stauff AZALEA AWARD 30 W. Rodell Place - Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sinner NEWCASTLE AWARD 429 Santa Rosa Road - Mr. & Mrs. Toshiharu Takehara SANTA ANITA AWARD 132 La Porte Street - Mur Sol, Inc. CLARA BALDWIN STOCKER AWARD 127 Greenfield Place - Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Pearson . I HUNTINGTON AWARD 474 Oxford Drive - Kathleen Seastrom ROSE BUDD BALDWIN DOBLE AWARD 230 Hacienda Drive - Mrs. Sandra B. Westra At the conclusion of the presentations. Chairperson Hansen acknowledged and thanked, on behalf of the Commission, Mrs. Elsie Heatherington who had hand painted the peacocks on each of the award certificates. 5/16/89 -2- RECESS CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION I KEITH JENSEN & ~?C( EDWARD- TOZIER 1- PUBLIC REARING (Cap ital r', Improv. Program - 1989-90 thru 1993-94) (APPROVED) RESOLUTION NO. 5478 (ADOPTED) I 31:0099 At 7:00 p. m. Mayor Chandler announced a recess to 7:30 p. m. At 7:10 p. m. the City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency entered a CLOSED SESSION, ADJOURNED and RECONVENED as the City Council at 7:30 p. m. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney announced that, "the City Council and Redevelopment Agency just met in a CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss the lawsuit of Arcadia Redevelopment Agency vs. Rentype/Jackson and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency vs. Bong". PRESENTATION Police Chief Neal Johnson introduced Mr. Keith Jensen and Mr. Edward Tozier and recounted their effective actions and help in pursuing and detaining for the police a suspected thief and recovering the property. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Chandler presented to Mr. Jensen and Mr. Tozier Certificates of Commendation in recognition and apprecia- tion of outstanding service to the community. Consideration of Capital Improvement Program for 1989-90 through 1993-94; described as a general plan for financial guidance re- flecting the thinking of the City regarding projects contemplated. during the next five years. Mayor Chandler 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. j The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5478 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CAPITAL PROGRAM FOR 1989-1990 THRU 1993-1994". It was then MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5478 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. Councilmember Harbicht inquired if each of the specific expenditures would be approved as part of the budget for the specific year. Staff replied that was correct; first year of this plan will be back before Council as part of operating budget for the next fiscal year. Council- member Hsrbicht commented, for benefit of the audience, that this is a five-year program for capital expenditures that the City intends to make. Typical of the City of Arcadia, it is extremely detailed, well thought out and lays out an excellent plan for the continuation of the efficient operation of the City, including the streets, sewers, maintenance of landscaping and ensures that this City is going to continue to operate as smoothly as it has and continue to_be the beautiful and efficient City that it has been. He commended staff for an outstanding job. ' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None Councilmember Gilb 5/16/89 -3- /"" 2. PUBLIC HEARING (T .A. 89-003 Definitions Admin.Mod. , Mod.,Var, C.U.P. - AMC) (APPROVED) ~.,4' 3. 31:0100 The Planning Commission at its April 25, 1989 meeting voted 4 to 0 with one member absent to recommend approval of Text Amendment 89-003 add- ing definitions for Administrative Modification, Modification, Vari- ance and Conditional Use Permit to the Arcadia Municipal Code. Cur- rently, there are no such definitions in the Arcadia Municipal Code. To prevent any future misunderstandings, definitions listed in staff report dated May 16, 1989 for Modification, Administrative Modifica- tions, Conditional Use Permits and Variances are proposed to be added to Section 9220 of the Arcadia Municipal Code. A Negative Declaration has been prepared. ,Mayor Chandler declared the hearing open. I Harold Ellis, 1504 South Eighth Avenue, stated, in part, that he sees the attempt to define an appropriate improvement is conspicuously absent from these definitions. It would appear to him that these definitions are confusing. They do not define that which they claim to define and, in all probability, are unconstitutionally vague. He further stated that it would appear that they only serve to perpetuate the granting of variances or modifications, if they wish to call them that, in violation of the California Constitution Article XVII(b). No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Text Amendment 89-003 be APPROVED, the Negative Declaration APPROVED and FILED; find that the text amendment will not have a significant effect on the environment and DIRECT staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None Councilmember Gilb AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Herb Fletcher, 175 West Lemon, referred, in part to his observations made at the previous Council meeting about the disappearing gas stations in the City and the loss of gas tax revenue, as well as the loss of reserve of gasoline underground in case of an emergency. He noted an article he had read in the Star News to the effect that there are presently fewer gas stations in ratio to the increasing number of autos in Southern California. He had gone to the Fire Department to inquire about how an individual might store gasoline and was in- formed that the storage limit for a residential property is 10 gal. An individual at the Fire Department had told him that they do not keep as large a reserve of gasoline as they did formerly. He feels the City should have plenty of gasoline in reserve in case of emergenCY'1 He noted that the majority of the oil refining plants are located on the San Andreas fault; the bulk of our major gas producing capacity is on a major fault. The question of where fuel replenishment would come from in an emergency should be looked into. Forrest Hartline, President, Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association, 314 North Old Ranch Road, stated that he was present to answer any quesdons which might arise during discussion of Item 8a on the agenda. Ed Phelps, 315 Joyce Avenue, stated, in part, that he was present to discuss the question of a sound barrier along the 210 Freeway. He would like to request Council to continue to make an effort to have Caltrans construct such a sound barrier. He had been told'several years ago that in all probability such a sound barrier would be in place by 1983. There is still no sound barrier; the traffic on the 210 Freeway has increased drastically; the noise level has increased. He had talked to Bill Mentor, a Caltrans Engineer, who said he has not taken noise level measurements lately because the Director of 5/16/89 -4- I 4. 5. Sa. ROLL CALL 5b. MINUTE APPROVAL (May 2, 1989) (APPROVED) 5c. TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS ($4,000,000) (APPROVED) _ \ Gl '1 _}3f' f\ +.CI IE SOLUTION O. ARA-137 (ADOPTED) 'l..f'\ \C\. 'f..- y\'d-CI. I)' 31:0101 Public Words had not requested it. Councilmember Harbicht reviewed in some detail the efforts that have been and are being made by the City Council, City staff and Mr. Ed Zareh and his Committee to accomplish this, including several 'Series of noise measurement studies. Councilmember Harbicht also reviewed the formula by which Caltrans determines which cities will have sound barriers and when this will be. Arcadia is on the list but it will be a long time before Arcadia's name is at the top of the list. In reply to Mr. Phelps' question as to whether or not the City could construct the barrier and be reimbursed sometime in the future, Council- member Harbicht replied their estimate of rhe cost of such a sound barrier is in excess of 14 million dollars. This amount of money would, in all probability, be greatly depreciated by the time in the 'future when Caltrans reimbursed it. Councilmember Harbicht noted that Council is deeply sympathetic ~ith the problem of the residents in that area; Councilmember Young suggested that if Caltrans is willing to make additional noise measurements at this time, the Public Works Department should look into it; Councilmember Lojeski suggested that Mr. Phelps contact Mr. Lopez, Public Works Director for a review of the past and continuing efforts to have the sound wall constructed. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: Agency Members Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler Agency Member Gilb On MOTION by Member Young, seconded by Member Harbicht and CARRIED, Member Gilb ~as EXCUSED. On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED, the Minutes of the meeting of May 2, 1989 were APPROVED. On August 28, 1986, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency"issued.$3(4 million in Tax Allocation Notes. These notes ~ill mature on ,August 1, 1989. On January 6, 1989 the option of refunding the existing notes and the benefits thereof was h=.ug!tt to the Agency. A review of the benefits, adjusted to reflect the addition of the proposed Falzone and Dandy Door acqusitions, is given in detail in staff report dated May 16, 1989. Staff noted that the money that would otherwise be used to payoff the notes will be utilized to do new projects. Additionally, that approval of Resolution No. ARA-137 authorizes the sale of the bonds, the public notice of the sale and the release of preliminary official statement and hiring of Union Bank as the fiscal agent and trustee. The Assistant City Manager for Economic Development then read the title of Resolution No. ARA-137, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,000,000 OF TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS OF SAID AGENCY TO REFINANCE A PORTION OF THE COST OF A REDEVELOP- MENT PROJECT KNOWN AS THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT". Member Harbicht noted that the original bond issue had been for a period of three years; now this issue will be for a 25 year period. He understands that the Agency does not expect the new redevelopment projects to repay costs within three or four years; but is it expected to take 25 years? Staff replied projections indicate the Agency should have the money back by 1995-96; these are preliminary estimates. The bonds can be called in 1997 and pay 102%; in 12 years, 100%. Member Harbicht then inquired why the bonds are not issued for 12 years. 5/16/89 -5- RESOLUTION NO. ARA-137 (ADOPTED) 5d. ASSIGNMENT & AMENDMENT AGREEMENT (EMKAY DDA) (APPROVED) ~/~1 ~\~q 31:0102 Mark Northcross, 959 Market Street, San Francisco, the Agency's Financial Consultant, replied that the reason is cash flow. A debt service (amortizing the principal) schedule of 12 years can be shown. The interest rate is not much different than it would be for 25 years; the interest rate is not saved by going shorter; the bond is paid off sooner, but the debt service cash flow on 12 years compared to 25 years is about twice as high. So, this proposal is conservative from the standpoint of leaving the Redevelopment Agency as much cash left over after debt service as possible so the Agency can do all the projects planned, pay for operations and what- ever else the Agency needs to do; for this, the Agency needs to have .the cash flow for debt service low in order to leave as much surplus tax increment as possible. In this way, the Agency can have the low cash flow, leaving flexibility to do other things with the money and also have the ability to payoff the bonds in 8 to 12 years. I The title of Resolution No. ARA-137 was previously read by the Assistant City Manager for Economic Development. v It was then MOVED by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. ARA-137 be and it is hereby APPROVED, subject to minor modifications approved by Bond Counsel. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Harbicht, None Member Gilb Lojeski, Young and Chandler The November 17, 1987 Disposition and Development Agreement between the Agency and Emkay Development Company requires Agency pre-approval of any assignment of the developer's responsiility to another developer. Emkay Development Company has requested Agency approval to assign its development responsibilities for Parcels D and E of the Northside Project to Chandler Investments, Inc. Additionally, Emkay has re- quested, and Chandler Investments, Inc. concurs with, an extension of the development schedule for these properties. Due to the un- certain date for sale of Kiewit-East, staff has prepared a revised schedule other than that requested by Chandler Investments. This is set forth in detail in attachment to staff report dated May 16, 1989. Member Harbicht inquired further about the proposed time schedule. Staff responded that the compromise schedule, summar.ized in the staff report, has been submitted to both Emkay and Chandler and both have indicated that it is acceptable. Staff recommends approval of the Assignment Agreement as revised. Chairman Chandler indicated, for the record, that Mr. Dan Chandler is not related to the Chairman. In reference to the development schedule, Member Harbicht further inquired what triggers the start of the time period for Parcel D (Kiewit-West). Staff replied that is based upon the earlier of one of two dates, either (a) the close of escrow for Parcel D between the Agency and Emkay, and this will probably be a simultaneous close with the Chandler Group or (b) the earlier date of June 30, 1989, with completion two years thereafter which is June 30, 1991. Member Harbicht responded then the Agency does not have to be concerned about whether the Chandler escrow closing is or is not concurrent. Staff replied that was correct. Parcel D is two years after close of escrow; Parcel E escrow close is dependent upon soil cleanup; construction to be completed no later than two years after the close of escrow. I It was then MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Agency APPROVE the Assignment and Amendment Agreement (Emkay Dispositiion and Develop- ment Agreement) as shown in Attachment No.6, to staff report dated May 16, 1989, AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the Agency Chairman to execute the Agreement. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None Member Gilb 5/16/89 -6- 5e. ADJOURNMENT 6. 7. 7a. HEARING ,,/ SCHEDULED I (~~~o~~ - Foothill Bl. Anoakia.Prop.- June 20,1989) 7b. FINAL MAP 47002 - (330 El Dorado) V eD' p~S() 1"~ ylrJ" \... 3l:oi03 The meeting adjourned to 6:00 p. m., May 18, 1989. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED for June 20, 1989 for consideration of adoption of Ordinance No. 1708 rezoning the property at 701 W. Foothill Boulevard (Anoakia Property). APPROVED Final Map 47002 for an 11 unit condominium project at 330 El Dorado, John Woo, general partner, on behalf of El Dorado Investment Group (owner/developer of the site), applicant, subject to the condition that before the Final Map is recorded, all outstand- ing conditions of approval as outlined in Public Works Department' report attached to staff report dated May 16, 1989 shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 7c. ALTERNATIVE APPROVED supporting Supervisor Antonvich's alternative proposal AIR, QUAL. to the Air Quality Management Plan adopted by the Governing Board MANAG'T PLAN 1\ON of the Air Quality Management District, March 17, 1989; and (AQMP)S~po~V communicating the City's concerns to the State Air Resources BoarG. 7d. REROOFING ORANGE GROVE RESERVOIR NO. 2 - Job 'J- No. 683 f \ f,3 7e. WATER RATE INCREASE . 'vc.,' voJ Al 0" (tC-- -.-J".,IP I 8. 8a. ZONE CHG. rJ~ TRACT NO, .')P 11215 & ~. 230-244 VAQUERO RD. (Lower Rancho Area) (TO BE INITIATED) ACCEPTED work and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to the terms of the contract with Nelson Roof, Inc. for reroofing of Orange Grove Reservoir No.2 - Job No. '683. The final contract amount of $58,777.00 will be funded from 198B-89 water funds. 10% retention payment becomes due and payable 35 days after the recordation of Council acceptance and will only be released by the Director of Public Works on comple- tion of all corrections of record. APPROVED water rate increase for Fiscal Year 1989-90 from SSe to 6le per 100 cubic feet. The minimum charge based on water meter size would not be increased. The rate increase will raise the amount of an average residential water bill by $1.32 per month. AUTHORIZED staff to prepare an appropriate resolution to be presented to Council for approval at the June 6, 1989 meeting. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIL- MEMBER HARBICHT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Lojeski, Young and Chandler Councilmembers Harbicht, None Councilmember Gilb CITY MANAGER ~(:! ~ On April 25, 1989 Forrest Hartline, President, Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association, submitted to the City Council a petition signed by 82 property owners within Tract 11215 in the Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association (Lower Rancho Area). The petition re- quests a zone change from R-O & D 15,000 to R-O & D 22,000 for the 98 lots located within Tract 11215 and the four adjoining lots at 230, 236, 240 and 244 Vaquero Road. The average lot size in 5/l6/B9 -7- 8b. BANNER POLES W. ARCADIA p.S , ().tJrJV \.Jr' .y(<..' 1>' MOTION 31:0104 Tract 11215 exceeds 22,000 sq. ft. When this area was rezoned to R-O 15,000 in 1965, there were only three R-O zoning designations; R-O 12,500, R-O 15,000 and R-O 30,000. At the time of the re- zoning in 1968, the R-O 15,000 sq. ft. zoning was the most appro- priate for the area, based upon the average lot size. In 1981 the City established an R-O 22,000 zoning designation. The R-O & D 22,000 zoning designation in this area would prohibit the possibility of future lot splits on corner lots and would be consistent with, the average lot size within the area. Councilmember Lojeski inquired if this zone change would come directly to Council. Staff replied it would first go to the Planning Commission. The Commission would make a recommendation to the Council. Council- member Harbicht inquired if other properties contiguous to these properties and of si~ilar size were to be excluded from this proposed zone change. Staff replied Tract 11215 has larger lot characteristics than the surrounding areas; the area to the west of Tract 11215 has only a couple of lots at the end of a curve that are large lots; others are not. The average lot within Tract 11215 is over 22,000 sq. f t. I It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED that staff be DIRECTED to initiate a zone change within Tract 11215 and the four adjoining lots at' 230, 236, 240 and 244 Vaquero Road. The West Arcadia Business & Professional Association (WABAPA) has abdicated its approval authority over the use of banner poles located in the West Arcadia area. The poles are considered to be City prop- erty. They were originally paid for by WABAPA, and placed within the public right-of-way. One exception is the banner support which is located on the Baldwin Avenue side of the Hinshaws' building just south of Duarte Road. This support is located on private property. In the past, groups seeking to place a banner at one or more of the locations, first obtained approval from WABAPA; then, prior to install- ation, the installation contractor received appropriate permit approval from the City Business L~cense Office. The City Manager noted that if Council wishes to continue the banner poles, it would be preferred to handle them in the Business License Office as opposed to having them haudled by a private commercial operation. Councilmember Lojeski agreed that the City should retain total control and that the Business License Office would be the appropriate department to administer this. It was MOVED BY Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that for the future the City assume the responsibility, through the Business License Office, for the banner poles on Baldwin Avenue and those on Duarte Road; the charge for a permit to use the poles to be $50. I Councilmember Harbicht referred to a March 8, 1989 letter from WABAPA to the Chamber of Commerce asking if they were interested in taking over the responsibility for the banner poles for a year, after which they hoped to reorganize and would then reassume the responsi- bility. Staff replied they had no knowledge of this correspondence; but if this practice is to be continued, it would be desirable for the City to maintain control. A further question was raised as to the matter of the fee. WABAPA had charged $50 per banner. The City would like to be able to recoup costs involved in issuing permits, etc. It was agreed, and added to the MOTION by Councilmember Young, that the fee should remain at $50~In connection with the banner location at the intersection of Duarte Road and Baldwin, staff explained there was some problem here in that one end of the banner is connected to the Hinshaws' building. If the City cannot secure an agreement with Hinshaws to use this property this location will have to be eliminated; 5/16/89 -8- 9. 9a. ORDINANCE / I NO. 1906 (INTRODUCED) 9b. ORDINANCE NO. 1907 (CONTINUED to June 20, 1989) / 19C. RESOLUTION NO. 5479 (ADOPTED) ?:,p"-,\o... '1/1- ~\'&-" ,"'~''''''l 1.,1' : 31:0105 staff will bring a report back to Council on this site. Roll call vote was then taken: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None Councilmember Gilb CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented for introduction, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1906, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING TEXT AMENDMEMT 89-002, ADDING SECTION 9262.1.29 'HOME FURNISHINGS AND DECORATING ACCESSORIES STORE' TO THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES IN THE C-l ZONE". It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1906 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None Councilmember Gilb The City Attorney presented for introduction, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1907, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2270 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY DECREASING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION FROM SEVEN TO FIVE MEMBERS". It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Young and NOT CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Harbicht Councilmembers LOjeski* Councilmember Gilb TIE VOTE -- (for reasons stated below) and Chandler ** and Young *Councilmember Lojeski noted that he voted against this Ordinance because he has consistently felt that it is important to have as much citizen involvement as possible in the local government process and he would like to see the Commission stay at its present number. **Councilmember Young voted "no" for the same reasons. The City Attorney stated that, pursuant to specific procedure, the Ordinance No. 1907, being in a tie vote, will be brought back to Council June 20, 1989. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5479, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE BY THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ARCADIA OF ITS CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1989, AMENDING CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO LOANS MADE BY THE CITY TO THE AGENCY AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO". It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5479 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None Councilmember Gilb 5/16/89 -9- 9d. RESOLUTION NO. 5480 (ADOPTED) ) ge. CLAIM OF L. & N. FINCH ~ (DENIED) J'" (j ~.. 10. 11. LOJESKI (Heuck - Rec.Comsn.) liARBICHT (Sr. Cit. Center) Traffic & / Delivery Hrs. - Golden West/ Naomi Center City Investment Program 31:0106 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5480, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING INCREASED ALLOCATION OF FEDERAL DRUG FIGHTING RESOURCES TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND ITS MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES". It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5480 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. 'AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None Councilmember Gilb I On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of L. & N. Finch was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember'Lojeski, seconded by Council- member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Harbicht, None Councilmember Gilb Lojeski, Young and Chandler MATTERS FROM STAFF None MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS / Commissioner Walter Heuck Commissioner Heuck there- for reappointment after Councilmember Lojeski noted that Recreation will be moving out of the City this summer. fore has requested that he not be considered 'his term is completed (June 30, 1989). ./ Councilmember Harbicht, in reference to the proposed usage policy for the new Senior Citizen Center, in particular the 5:00 p. m. closure hour, expressed his concept of expanded evening hours usage for orgnizations other than seniors after the initial opening of the facility. Staff suggested that no firm policy be set until actual requests for use are received after the Center is opened. Council- member Harbicht noted that although the facility has been designated a Senior Citizen Center, the general understanding has been that it would serve as a Community Center; this point should be retained for future consideration. On May 3, 1989 the Golden West-Naomi Townhomes Association filed a petition expressing concern of potential traffic and delivery problems when the Presidential Center project opens (formerly Golden West Shopping Center). Presently the shopping center is 95% unoccupied and undergoing exterior alterations. Staff reported future uses are not as yet known and therefore does not recommend that any code changes be initiated at this time. Councilmember Harbicht stated, in part, that the proposed letter of response to the home- owners' association over the Mayor's signature be reworded, to assure them that the City will be monitoring the effects on the traffic when the center reopens, and take the appropriate action that is needed. I vi In connection with the City investment of City funds in the Student Loan Marketing Association, Councilmember Harbicht stated, in part, that unless staff had some really strong reasons for doing so ... such as an outstanding interest rate of return, he would personally like to avoid investing City funds in this particular investment vehicle. 5/16/89 -10- PD - April 1989/ Report LA Radar Stadium I ('~'.'de) YOUNG (Tribune Bldg. - 34 N. First Av.) Banners 12. ADJOURNMENT (May 18, 1989 6 p. m.) I ATTEST: 31:0107 Chief Johnson explained, in response to Councilmember Harbicht's inquiry, the decrease in daytime residential bug1aries is due mainly to high visibility patrols; activity of the NORSAT team in dealing with career criminals; and the effectiveness of the Neighborhood Watch Program. Councilmember Harbicht also noted that speeding citations are down substantially this year from last year. Chief Johnson reported that the extra radar units in place this year have reduced traffic accidents; the radar units are moved around to cover the entire City at the main locations. / Councilmember Harbicht reported the City of Irwindale is now considering four additional areas as the possible site for the Raiders Stadium. Possibly the original site near the 605/210 Freeways intersection will not be the final choice. Two of the sites under consideratin are pits located where Live Oak and Arrow Highway diverge ... one pit south of Arrow and a pit north of Arrow. Both sites are near the 605 Freeway. East/West traffic through the City is a major concern. Moreover, since the Raiders play approximately 11 home games a year, the stadium could be used for rock concerts, tractor pulls, motorcross and the like. Some of these events could possibly draw large numbers of people ... others would not. The City will be impacted in many ways ... with many dis- advantages and little advantage to Arcadia. It was noted also that the Raiders and/or Irwindale have not committed to a reimbursement to the surrounding communities for extra traffic control costs. As to the final decision on the Irwindale site, Mr. Hermosillo, Irwinda1e's chief negotiator with the Raiders, has stated this decision could possibly be made in three or four months or perhaps not until the end of this year. Mayor Chandler added that funds have to be raised for the project ... the cost is at $150 million with perhaps as much as $35 million still to be raised. Moreover, he noted that the Live Oak area that separates Irwindale and Arcadia is County territory and the County has far different regulations than Arcadia. Also the satellite businesses that accompany this type of a facility are of concern. ,j The Tribune building on North First Avenue, damaged in the October 1987 earthquake,is undergoing extensive rehabilitation. The owner seeks to bring it up to current earthquake standards. It was noted that the work is progressing very slowly. ./ The legality of the large construction banner mounted on the face of the Tribune building was questioned. Councilmember Young noted also, the size of the banner on the building at 292 East Foothill Blvd. appears to be much larger than the 4' x 8' allowed. At 8:50 p. m. Council ADJOURNED to 6:00 p. m., May 18, 1989 in the Chamber Conference Room for a budget study session and to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and CLOSED SESSION, if any, necessary to discuss personnel, litigation and evaluation of properties. J 5/16/89 -11-