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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 18,1989_2 31: 0144 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 (July 5, 1989) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY CLOSED SESSION I M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING JULY 18, 1989 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session at 7:40 p. m., July 18, 1989 in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Pastor Daniel Allen, Arcadia Church of Christ Public Works Director, Joseph Lopez PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None On MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of July 5, 1989 were APPROVED. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be waived. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney announced that, "the City Council and the Redevelop- ment Agency met in a CLOSED SESSION this evening pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) to discuss two claims in situations where there was liability and exposure to litigation against the City. Additionally, the Redevelopment Agency met in a CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the City's negotiator with regard to the so-called Cotten property at 153 E. Wheeler". PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING BOARD & COMMISSION MEMBERS On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Chandler and Councilmember Harbicht presented plaques of appreciation for the efforts and accomplishments of the following outgoing members of various Com- missions as indicated. Marguerite Towsley and Jayne Bellin, Arcadia Beautiful Patricia Williams, Sister City'Commission was not present to receive her plaque. THE OATH OF OFFICE WAS THEN ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY CLERK TO THE FOLLOWING INCOMING MEMBERS OF VARIOUS BOARDS AND/OR COMMISSIONS AS INDICATED: Peter Ulrich, Arcadia Beautiful Commission Mavis Dumbacher, Library Board Dean Horstman, Recreation Commission Mel Thiele, Senior Citizens' Commission -1- 7/l~/89 " ",^..~ '(' 1. PUBLIC HEARING (T.A. 89-004 - Limit Arch'l Projections to 6"-Com'll Ind. Zo.) (APPROVED) 2. PUBLIC HEARING (Street Lights - Palo Alto 'Dr, .. Magellan Rd.- Job.No. 649 - Instal.Cost .. Assessment Method) (APPROVED) ;'J;\ V>'0 31:0145 ' Councilmembers Harbicht, Young and Gilb, liaisons to the various Commissions and Board then presented the incoming Commissioners and Library Trustee with their credentials, a City pin, and welcomed them to the City family. The Planning Commission at its June 27, 1989 meeting voted 5 to 0 to recommend the following changes to the General Provisions of the Zoning Regulations. (1) Addition of the following language to Section 9283,8,3: "EXCEPTION. Within commercial and industrial zones, architectural features shall not project more than six (6) inches into front, side or rear yards." (2) Repeal Sections 9283.3.1, 9283.5, 9283.5,1, 9283.5.2, 9283.8.4, 9283.8.5, 9284.4 and 9284.5. ' Thel first amendment was precipitated by a Modification application which in volved a 34 inch front yard projection for a wing wall on a new industr building, The second amendment is to eliminate redundant and inappropr ate regulations. An analysis of these changes is presented in staff report dated June &7, 1989. 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. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE and file the Negative Declaration and find that this text amendment will not have a significant effect on the environment and DIRECT staff to prepare an ordinance for introduction at the next regular meeting. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None On September 20, 1988 and November 15, 1988, respectively, the City Council after petitions from property owners and public hearings, authorized the Superintendent of Streets to construct lighting improve- ments (street lights) on Palo Alto Drive and on Magellan Road. Work on these projects has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifi- cations. The report from the Superintendent of Streets is attached to staff report dated July 18, 1989. In accordance with City policy, the City will pay 75% of the installation cost and the benefitting property owners will pay 25% of the installation cost plus 100% of the future power and maintenance costs through Annexation to the Lighting Maintenance District. Funds were advanced from the Capital Outlay Fund to pay the property owners' share of the construction cost. These funds are to be repaid to the City through assessments levied against the benefitted properties. Three alternatives are available for methods of collecting the assessments. Staff recommends Method No.3, outlined in staff report dated July 18, 1989 which provides for payment to the City in annual installments not to exceed ten (10) years with a maximum I interest of seven percent (7%) per annum. After confirmation, an owner has ten (10) days in which to pay the total assessment; after which a lien is filed and entered on the County Assessment Book and collected by the City Treasurer (per Section 5895 of the Streets and Highways Code. Mayor Chandler declared the hearing open. Bob Beckon, 511 Magellan Road, was present to inquire how the costs for these lighting improvements are co be assessed. The Superintendent of Streets replied the cost for installation was $128.03 on Palo Alto Drive and $198.67 on Magellan Road. The property owners have the option of paying in installments over a ten year period of time at 7% interest per annum or paying in a lump sum. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED. 7/18/89 -2- RESOLUTION NO. 5491 r :>J\(ADOPTED) ~~) , RESOLUTION NO. 5492 (ADOPTED) I 3. I 31:0146 It was then MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that ,Resolution No. 5491, en- titled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER THE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911 MAY BE MADE IN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS (PALO ALTO DRIVE AND MAGELLAN ROAD)", and Resolution No. 5492, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE COST OF THE INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS AND ASSESSING THE COST AGAINST THE ADJACENT PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 19l1(PALO ALTO DRIVE AND MAGELLAN ROAD), be and they are hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: A)lSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, in reference to Agenda Item 9b, Ordinanc~ 1909, amending Section 2671 of the Arcadia Municipal Code to apply the Utility Tax to interstate and international communica- tions service, stated in part, the staff report regarding the proposed ordinance contained no figures pertaining to the total utility taxes for FY 1987-88 which is $2,397,000 or FY 1988-89 which amounts to $2,545,000, nor was the betting handle tax included. The City also receives tax for businesses in the Fashion Park Mall; sales taxes on food; sale of horses, etc. The report also does not mention that Los Angeles, Pasadena, Huntington Park, Seal Beach, Torrance and Culver City have passed similar tax ordinances. However, none of these cities have a race track, which contributes "millions", such as Santa Anita. More- over, last year she presented Council with a petition signed by almost 500 voters, asking that the City tax on utilities be reduced from 5% to 3%., Council was encouraged to deny Ordinance 1909 and give time an.! study to reducing the 5% utility tax. Mrs, Hofer expressed disappointment that the Annual Operating Budget was approved for FY 1989-90 on June 20, 1989, and that no one spoke at the public hearing. Also, that a copy of the budget was not available at the Arcadia Public Library... in the future it should be. In reference to the "four million tax allocation refund bond to re- finance a portion of the cost of the Central Redevelopment Project", her opinion was expressed of redevelopment in Arcadia ... which the voters had not been given an opportunity to vote upon. Further, it is embarrassing that the City is unable to set aside 20% of the annual tax increment into a housing fund for low and moderate income housing. Mrs, Hofer reported the City of Irvine "wants to take the first stE!'ps to protect the health and welfare of Irvine citizens and the world from the ozone layer", and suggested that the City should" follow up on what they are doing". Further, the establishment of an environmental commis- sion was recommended and she would be happy to serve on such a commission. In reference to the passing of her dog, Rufus, Mrs. Hofer commerlded the Baldwin Park Animal Shelter for their prompt and humane service and noted that the services rendered in the past by the Pasadena Animal Shelter were most satisfactory also. Hilleary Williams, 723 South Second Avenue, presented copies of a "rough draft discussion" to Council and stated that the subject of the paper was "Mutual Assistance, Joint Army/Justice Federal Funding for Proposed New Police Departmentand Two Years of No Response on Proposed Video-Tape". Mr. Williams proceeded to read the paper under said title describing a "new mutual assistance feasibility study, problem definition phase, and possible test/demonstration site". 7/18/89 -3- 4. 5. Sa, ROLL CALL 5b. MINUTE APPROVAL (July 5, 1989) (APPROVED) 5c. ADJOURNMENT 6. 31:0147 Katie Martinez, 301 West Magna Vista Avenue, was present to address the utility tax as proposed in Ordinance No. 1909, Mrs. Martinez stated, in part, that she had spoken with the City Treasurer who explained the various aspects of the proposed tax, stating that this was not a new tax but an expanded tax. Mrs. Martinez went on to explain her position that if the tax dollars of Arcadia residents are neededJora specific program or purpose she would not object to the new tax, however no 'specific information is available at this time to lead to the conclusion that these monies are needed for a specific purpose or to correct a matter. Arcadians are going to be providers of this additional revenue without their informed consent. The business community will be impacted greater than the residents, then business will pass the cost on to the consumer. She noted that the Council of "I the City of Alhambra had rejected the proposal. Pasadena passed a tax of 7.86% on long distance and overseas telephone calls then turned around and approved pay raises for certain city employees. Mrs; Martine requested that Council reject the proposed tax and find a way to operate ,within its existing budget. As a resident of Arcadia and a voting citizen, it is her belief that Arcadia residents are entitled to more specific information before the Council decides for the taxpayers "what will come out of their pocketbook". Caryl Bradford, 470 Fairview Avenue, stated, in part, that she has been a resident of Arcadia for more than 50 years; she has watched the City develop. Ms. Bradford expressed her thoughts on the proposed tax in- crease and the rise in rental costs, etcetera. She feels very strongly that the residents of the City should have a voice in this matter of the new tax. Dick Martinez, 301 West Magna Vista Avenue, stated, in part, that he is against City Ordinance 1909 -- taxation of utilities, He is concerned with the taxation attitude that's been taken by the Council without notifying the residents who are going to pay for this new tax; this ultra liberal attitude that prevails in other communities and states 'should not prevail in the City of Arcadia. Furthermore, just because the federal government has made this new tax legal does not mean that the Council should take the attitude that they can increase taxes with- out telling the people just because the City is already taxing other types of telephone calls, He would hope that Council would consider all taxes to be bad taxes; big government to be bad government ... and only tax that which is required by notifying the people and having them agree to it. Mr, Martinez related that to him the tax is discriminatory to senior citizens and non-Americans who call overseas to communicate with their families ... it is a hidden tax. He questioned how Arcadia is going to collect this tax revenue since there are perhaps dozens of telephone companies involved. His concern is that the people are being taxed without representation; the tax is discriminatory; he wants the people to know about it before Council votes on it so that the residents may comment. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE I ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / PRESENT: ABSENT Agency Members Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None On MOTION by Member Young, seconded by ~ember Harbicht and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Meeting of July 5, 1989 were APPROVED. The ~eeting ADJOURNED to 7:00 p. m., August,l, 1989. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED -4- " 7!le!89 7, 7a. HEARING SCHEDULED (Aug. 1, 1989) ;0 ,07b, r;\'J1 CONTRACT , AWARD (Annual Street Maint. Slurry Seal - Job No.650) I 7c. FEE FOR ACCESS OF ADJOINING' PRIV. OWNER TO GATEWAY DR. OVP /X, , , l'\iA (/(J 8. 8a. RESO. 3731 (1220-1300 Golden West Av. - Signs) (Deletion of Restrictions) (APPROVED) I , . ,f:J 0... \ td''' 1(',-1 31:0148 CONSENT ITEMS vi PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED for August 1, 1989 to hear protests, if any, from affected property owners to weed abatement charges by the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner. AWARDED contract for annual street maintenance, slurry seal program, Job No. 650 to the low bidder, Pavement Coatings Co" in the amount of $111,567.60, A list of streets to be slurry sealed is attached to staff report dated July 18, 1989, Funds in the amount of $134,000 to be appropriated from Gas Tax Funds; any informalities in the bid or bidding process to be waived, and the Mayor and City Clerk AUTHORIZED to execute a con~ract in a form approved by the City Attorney. APPROVED amount of $41,048 be paid to the City by the owner or developer of the former Nissan site (333 E. Huntington Drive) prior to issuance of a build,ing permit; that the funds subsequently be trans- ferred to the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency as reimbursement for the Agency's costs; and, that upon such payment to the City, the Public Works Director prepare, have executed and recorded the appropriate documents dedicating the two foot strip for public street and road- way purposes; as described in Attachment 4 to staff report dated July 18, 1989. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIL- MEMBER HARBICHT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GILB AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None CITY MANAGER The owners of the existing shopping center located at 1220-1300 South Golden West Avenue have requested that restrictions 14, 15, 16 and 21, relating to signs, found in Resolution 3731 be deleted. The Planning Commission at its June 27, 1989 meeting concurred with the Planning Department's recommendation to delete restrictions 14 and 15 while modifying restrictions 16 and 21. At the City Council's July 5, 1989 meeting, consideration of this item was continued so that the applicants could be present to provide additional informa- tion. Councilmember Harbicht inquired of staff what the maximum height of a free-standing sign would be if Items 14, 15 and 16 were deleted. Staff replied, 25 feet and also that two signs would be permitted; the second sign would have to be more than 200 feet away from the first; that condition could be modified, depending on circumstances. Council- member Harbicht further noted that Item 15 says free-standing signs shall not exceed an area of 100 sq. ft.; if deleted, what would the limitation be? Staff replied, maximum total of 350 sq. ft. If two signs, could be 200 sq. ft. and 150 sq. ft, respectively, for instance total sign area of both faces of the sign.' Re. Item 16, only l of previously stated amount of sign area shall be permitted on the east side, south and north sides of the builing -- is east correct? Staff replied, east is back side of building. Staff replied on the west side they could have 1 sq. ft. of sign for 'each foot of building frontage; on the east side, it would be l square foot for each foot. Councilmember Harbicht further inquired if Item 21 was deleted, could illuminated signs be mounted on the east, south and north walls -- under a regular sign ordinance? Reply, that was true and illuminated signs 7/18/89 -5- 8b. SIDEWALK CONST'N (Sunse't B1. N. of Balboa Dr.) (APPROVED ALTERNATE) / 31:0149 would be permitted. Planning Department recommended that Items 16 and 21 be modified; they are not recommending that they be deleted. Councilmember Gilb inquired what has been approved so far. Staff replied, a design review for the external modifications of the whole shopping center and a conditional use permit for a restaurant. Raymond Lee, 23472 S. Stirrup Drive, Diamond Bar, representing the property owner, stated that they were not asking for two free-stand- ing signs; only one. They had tried to remove. Resolution 3731 which limited size space of signs to 100 square feet; they are asking to expand to agree with current sign ordinance; total square footage of 300 square feet and just identify the center only; will not add business signs. I "Councilmember Harbicht inquired about the total square footage of sign desired; Mr. Lee replied 300 sq. ft. --'150 sq. ft. each 'side. Councilmember Harbicht noted that staff is recommending that items 16 and 21 be modified; rather than deleting them. Staff is recommend- ing 2 sq. ft. to 1 lineal ft. of building along Duarte Road and Golden West Avenue and ~ to 1 sq. ft. to 1 lineal ft. of building on Naomi Avenue. Mr. Lee agreed. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3731 be amended so that Item 15 is deleted and Items 16 and 21 deleted and replaced with Items 16 and 21 recommended by staff in report dated July 5, 1989. AYES: NOES: ' ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None J The City Council at its regular meeting on July 5, 1989 approved plans and specifications for construction of 'sidewalk at various locations, Job No. 655. Following a property owner's concern that loss of parkway might create increased noise and loss of privacy, staff conducted additional on-site inspection in an effort to develop alternate design concepts. It is the opinion of staff that a sidewalk in this area should be constructed to provide safe pedestrian access from the existing sidewalk on Sunset Boulevard to Balboa Drive, At the present time, a pedestrian must step into the traffic lane. The design alter.natives are set forth in staff report dated July 18, 1989. Staff recommends approval of alternate 3 which provides for a 5 foot sidewalk with a reduced width of 3~ feet at two tree locations. The three trees removed could be replaced with new 15 gallon parkway trees. Staff reported that the property owner has read the report date~ July l8, 1989 and concurs with staff recommendation of alternate 3. I It was then MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Alternate 3 listed in staff report dated July 18, 1989 be APPROVED and AUTHORIZE the Director of Public Works to include this work in the contract for Construction of Sidewalks at Various Locations - Job No. 655. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None 7/18/89 -6- 9. 9a. ORDINANCE NO. 1907 (ADOPTED) \ r.Y' ~' ~" \' ~\<' I 9b. ORDINANCE NO. 1909 (INTRODUCED) , I 31:0150 CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented, 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 Young, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARKIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1907 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: "ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Young and Chandler Councilmember Lojeski None ,;I The City Attorney presented for introduction, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1909, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2671 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO APPLY THE UTILITIES TAX TO INTERSTATE AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION SERVICE". It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1909 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED, Councilmember Gilb in commenting on the extended utility tax to include interstate and international calls stated, in part, that in the municipal government they have found that the telephone system has become very sophisticated, He pointed out that persons come into the City, open a business and do nothing but use the telephone to create business ... they have a telephone and that is all they have ... and they pay their rent. A business license may be taken out ... or sometimes it isn't. These businesses get the protection of the police and fire departments. The business side of the extended tax, 'he ,noted, is certainly fair; where once businesses would use local calls ... now phone calls are made statewide, nationally and internationally and the City derives nothing from these business calls unless they are taxed. Moreover, this is a very fair tax ... and he will support this ordinance. ' Councilmember Harbicht, in reference to the extended telephone tax, stated, in part, that it is important to understand that the City currently taxes utilities ... electric, gas and telephone. Because of a challenge in the courts, interstate and international calls were not exempted from the tax, but it was up in the air until court decisions had been made. Those court decisions have now been made and it is now legal to include those calls under the utilities tax. Essentially, this ordinance extending the tax to include interstate and international calls is basically closing a loophole which was allowing some part of the telephone charges to escape the utility tax that all residents are paying on the rest of their telephone bill. He agrees that all taxes are bad taxes. But many services are good services and there is no way to provide services that Arcadia residents want and expect without generating the revenue. This tax will amount to approximately 40~ per person per month and will help Arcadia remain a fiscally sound community. Roll call was then taken: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None 7/18/89 -7- 9c. ORDINANCE NO. 1910 (INTRODUCED) 9d. ,ge. ,9f, ,9g. CLAIMS OF all., BIRCH, '-;/ Z, SCROPETA, ~\~ M. GUTIERREZ & "V J. LOGO & LOGO Z' EXPRESS, INC. (DENIED) 10, 11. llARBICHT (Possible Zone Chg. - Santa , Anita Oaks Area) I ~IJ! &~ ~ V\.) ~" llARBICHT (BKK & Rodeffer) llARBICHT (Report on No. of Housing Units) 31:0151 The City Attorney presented for introduction, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1910, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE Z-89-002, CHANGING THE EXISTING ZONE OF R-Q & D 15,000 TO R-O AND D 22,000 FOR THE LOTS LOCATED WITHIN TRACT 11215 IN THE RANCHO SANTA ANITA RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION AND FOUR ADJOINING LOTS AT 230, 236, 240 AND 244 VAQUERO ROAD". '; It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinsnce No. 1910 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED, I ,,AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claims of R. Birch, Z. Scropeta, M. Gutierrez, and J, Logo & Logo Express, Inc. were DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSSNT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None MATTERS FROM STAFF None MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Inquired of the Planning Director what the zoning of the western half of the Santa Anita Oaks area is. Staff replied 1/3 to 1/2 of the area is zoned R-O 15,000. Councilmember Harbicht suggested it might be worthwhile to:think about changing that to R-O 22,000 as has recently been done in the Lower Rancho area. The zone charige in the Lower Rancho area came about because someone bought a corner lot and wanted to split it into two 15,000 sq. ft. lots. He does not think our vision for our City is seeing any of these large lots split up into smaller lots. Councilmember Gilb suggested that the Architectural Review Board of the Homeowners' Association could come forth with such a suggestion ... and perhaps this is not the best time ... because many of the residents of that area are away on vacation. Council- member Harbicht noted that such a zone change can be initiated'by either the City or by the residents of the area in question. Coancil-, member Lojeski noted that the Homeowners' Association would have an opportune time for input at the appropriate hearings in front of the I Planning Commission, after which it would come to Council in any event. After further discussion, it was agreed that a staff report would be prepared and brought to Council at the next meeting or the one there- after. If Council wishes to proceed, staff could be directed to initiate this or it could be referred to the Planning Commission for their consideration. I Inquired if it was true that the City was not finanCially 1nvolvod in the discussions between BKK and Rodeffer reo payment for public relations efforts. Staff agreed that was true. / Said he would be interested to receive a report for the past year and the year prior as to how many single-family and multiple-family units have been permitted, how many units have been demolished and what the net gain or loss has been. 7/18/89 -8- YOUNG (Signs at SE Corner Santa Anita & Freeway Ramp) HARBICHT (Baldwin & Freeway Ramp) I GILB (Construction Site Dust) GILB (Prop. Maint" Vacant Houses) ADJOtJRNMENT LOJESKI (In Memory of Susan Robertson) I 31:0152 Noted there are new signal lights at Santa Anita and the freeway on and off ramps and there are also 4 new lighted signs on the commercial building on the southeast corner and when the red lights are on, they're mixed up in the signs and when the yellow lights are on, they're mixed up in the signs at night. She thought it a strange appearance. The Director of Public Works will check into the situation, Said he had noticed a similar situation coming eastbound on the Foothill Freeway and coming off at Baldwin, He sees what he thinks is a yellow light and then realizes it is a reflector going up the on ramp; however, he does not think it is a dangerous situation because as one gets closer he realizes that it's not the signal. Said that while driving around the City arid looking at all the new construction, he was concerned about the dust all around these construction sites, This is just not fair to the neighbors, We "are supposed to have some kind of control over these contractors to have them kee~ the sites wet so dust doesn't blow around the neighborhood. Said he thought we may have an emergency weed and property situation in the City because of many of these properties which are being held for development or to be torn down or whatever, There are weeds in these yards and they're going to seed and they're getting into the yards of neighbors who have really taken care of their properties. Councilmember Harbicht brought this matter up at the last meeting, He thinks this is very unfair to residents of the community to have somebody next door who doesn't take care of the property -- are just leaving it. He inquired of the City Attorney what can be done. The City Attorney replied the code inspectors try to locate the owners and get them to take action; sometimes they can't locate the owners; sometimes they have to write to absentee owners, After the owners are located and if they still don't comply, the matter comes to the City Attorney's office and a criminal complaint is usually filed, But, that all takes time. If it is an immediate fire hazard and violates the fire code, the fire inspectors can issue citations immediately if they can find the owner. Councilmember Gilb reiterated that something should be done about ,this matter and perhaps the code enforcement people just don't have enough teeth to enforce this. "I wish to adjourn the meeting in memory of Susan Robertson who was a fourth-grade Hugo Reid teacher, Susan Robertson was 48 years old and passed away on July 4, 1989 after an 11 year battle with cancer. Susan was the wife of William M. Robertson who was Principal of Camino Grove School, They were married in 1967, have a daughter Cynthia C. Robertson aged 15. Susan graduated from San Marino High School in 1959 and from USC in 1963, She was a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority. She started with the Arcadia Unified School District in Septemb;r of 1963 as a fourth-grade teacher at Hugo Reid Elementary School. She completed through the 1988-89 school year, Teaching and her family were of primary importance to Susan. Her husband tells that she was always very positive and put full time and energy into her teaching and family even when she wasn't feeling well. Services were held on Friday, July 7 in San Marino. Contributions in lieu of flowers in Susan's memory are accepted by the Arcadia Educational Foundation in Arcadia, California. Donations will be'directed to the Hugo Reid School, specifically, In addition, to Bill and Cindy, Susan leaves her father, Hans H. Schumacher of Pasadena, brothers, George and John Schumacher of Newport Beach, and a sister', Karen Schumacher Poindexter of La Canada. Knowing Susan and knowing her quite well for the last many years, seeing how she touched the lives of many of the young people in our community, it's a true loss, particularly someone at this young age. But those children who she did get involved with ... those youngsters who did have her as a teacher will certainly miss her vivacious smile and the input that she gave to the young people in the community and, appropriately, I would like to adjourn tonight's meeeting in her memory," 7/18/89 -9':' 31:0153 12. ADJOURNMENT (Aug. 1, 1989 - 7:00 p.m.) At 8:55 p. m. Council ADJOURNED to 7:00 p. m., August 1, 1989 in the Chamber Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and CLOSED SESSION, if any, necessary to discuss personnel, litigation and ev1uation of properties. I ATTEST :, k I 7/18/89 -10- NOTE: The following action taken at the August 15, 1989 Regular Meeting of the City Council amends that portion of the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 1, 1989, in particular, the motion to excuse absent Council- members to include the following motion: On MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbricht and CARRIED, Councilmember Lojeski is EXCUSED from the Meeting of August 1, 1989.