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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 5,1989_2 ~ff;:}fl,-. '\'1":;," 31:0182 .. '1' 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 (Aug. 15, 1989) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY CLOSED SESSION I M I NUT E S ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING SEPTE~ER 5, 1989 -/ The City Council and the Arcadia'Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session at 7:35 p. m., September 5, 1989 in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Rev. J. Gerry Wilson, Arcadia Friends Church Councilmember Robert C. Harbicht 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 August IS, 1989 were APfROVED. It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Gilb 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, "pursuant to the Brown Act Government Code Section 54956.9(a), the Redevelopment Agency and City' (Council) met in a CLOSED SESSION to discuss an item of potential litigation which can not be named at this point in time. Furthermore, the Agency met in a CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the City~ negotiator regarding po- tential acquisition of property in the area of Second Avenue and Huntington Drivetl. PRESENTAT~ON . Jerree Lean, on behalf of the Arcadia Sister City Commission, described her attendance at the Sister Cities' Conference in Portland, Oregon and presented a brief report on the proceedings of the Conference. The Arcadia Sister City Commission received a plaque for outstanding cultural activities and a plaque for Australia and one for Tripolis, Greece and a special award. The Mayor of Tripolis, Greece will be in Arcadia the end of this month and that plaque will be presented at that time. The Commissioners in attandance then presented to Mayor Chandler and Councilmember Young from the entire Sister City Commission the plaque and a citation from the Reader's Digest Foundation and Town Affiliation Association of the United 'St~tes with the comment that duplicates would be forwarded to Newcastle; A~stralia and Tripolis, Greece. Mayor Chandler accepted the plaque and the citation on behalf of the City of Arcadia. 9/5/89 -1- ..,', l. PUBLIC HEARING (Nuisance Abatement - 130 Bonita Street) _p(<Df> '1" p~ 8\..D& 0j}.\,J .,r(,.. < ::-. '" - .1'\ . \:\...; , /"I(./v ,.. N3A.1'C RESOLUTION NO. 5500 (ADOPTED) _ ~R.Of' '\ f: B'-'O~ MP.\,J rJ~ > '\ NUISP' (..f\oJ f>\0P\1. 2. PUBLIC HEARING (Arcadia Coin Co.- 147 N. Santa Anita Av.) (APPROVED) ,_ c.t-Pc, .IY.... , ". E,~- , , c. " Vf>-.t-\f'.'" 31:0183 The City Attorney stated that the purpose of this proceeding is to determine whether a nuisance exists and whether Resolution No. 5500 should be adopted in order to give:a final order to the property owner and then take care of the problem there and assess that cost to the property owneIBif the property owners do not comply. T~e owners, 'Michael and Barbara Gidden, have both heen served notice of this proceeding on two different occasions. Previously the owners have been represented by legal counsel on other matters relating to this property. Barbara Gidden telephoned this date notifying the City Attorney that she was hospitalized .., however, in view of prior proceed- ings in this matter, that should not stop this item from going forward this evening hecause she has he en represented by legal counsel and alSI has had ample opportunity through different procedures to put this property into compliance. The property is characterized by lack of 'conformity to the adjacent area -- it is in need of paint and the land scaping has deteriorated. He presented recent photographs of the prop to Councilmembers. These conditions constitute a violation of the Municipal Code. After the public hearing, if Council concurs with the staff report,Resolution No. 5500 should be adopted confirming that this is indeed a public nuisance and should be abated as such. Mayor Chandler declared the hearing open. No one stepped forward. The City Attorney further remarked that, seeing none, the staff report and the material just presented will be deemed as evidence of the City's position on this matter and if there is no other evidence, Council may close the hearing at this point. The hearing was then CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmemher Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5500 be ADOPTED. The City Attorney then read the title of Resolution No. 5500: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REHABILITATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 130 BONITA STREET, ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, OWNED BY MICHAEL AND BARBARA GIDDEN, AT CITY'S EX~ENSE AND PLACING A LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE". AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandle~ None None I Jim~. Lindsay, proprietor, Arcadia Coin Company, 147 N. Santa Anita Avenue, requested a Building Code Variance to retain the existing security gates, and a sliding grate across the front display window of a business in a building which is not equipped with an automatic sprinklering system (AMC Section 8130.21.5 - Ordinance No. 1885). fire The Planning Department has determined that for this particular business, the high value of the inventory and its vulnerability to theft crea~e a unique situation. The applicant's reasons and the review conducted by the various City Departments, indicate that the granting of this request would not be detrimental to the public welfare or to the property and improvements in the area. Staff presented photo- graphs of the security devices to Council. Councilmember Gilb remarked that the security devices were not visible unless one was inside the building. Councilmember Lojeski noted that his office is directly across the street from the building under discussion. One of the points made when the ordinance was adopted was that of the problem of trash accumulating beneath the grates. He has never noticed such a problem at this building. 9/5/89 -2- \ \ 31:0184 I Mayor Chandler declared the hearing open. \ Jim Lindsey, Arcadia Coin Company, 147 N. Santa Anita Avenue, was - \ present to answer questions, if any. None being forthcoming, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Council- member Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED. I It was then MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council APPROVE the security bars at 147 N. Santa Anita Avenue in consideration of Building Code Variance and grant the variance. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None 3. PUBLIC ./ HEARING (Appeal of Notice to Abate - 631 Walnut Av.) (CONTINUED TO 9/19/8)) Consideration of an appeal to a notice to abate and remove inoperative vehicles at 631 W. Walnut. Frank Falasco, 631 West Walnut Avenue, appellant, was present and stated that he had been away on vacation and had not had sufficient time to prepare his appeal. Mayor Chandler declared the hearing open, in the event there were others present who wished to speak. There were none. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the public hearing on this matter be CONTINUED to September 19, 1989. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None 4. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION I ~.Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, stated, in part, that she was present to speak to Item 8j, tonight's agenda, "Recommendation for approval of plans and specifications and authorization to call for bids for the Senior Center and Recreation Department offices". Her heart goes out to the people and children in the community who are without a community center. Although she, herself, is a senior citizen she would not expect the City to spend over four million dollars for a Senior Center when the community at large is without a community center. A community center which could be used by the youth of the community could be instrumental in curbing the use of drugs. Sh~ is aware there have been public meetings on this matter, but why have there been no public hearings. She wondered if the PTA, the Superintendent of Schools and the teachers in our local schools had been consulted. Perhaps it could have been included in the City News- letter. She feels the majority of the senior citizens are more interest-- ed in lower taxes, lower rents and the future of their grandchildren and would be more than happy to share in a community center. Please do not authorize the call for bids at this time. More community input is needed. vi AlIi Roysher, 1784 South Santa Anita Avenue, stated, in part, that in planning the location for the Senior Citizens' Center, Council has gone against the recommendations of a highly respected consulting firm, Simon Eisner & Associates, who recommended the City Hall site for the Center to take care of all segments of the community with special emphasis on the young people. Special consideration was mentioned for the 15-19 year age group. Opportunities for constructive activities are. imperative to help curb drug use. Urban park space is becoming increasingly scarce, as evidenced by the formation of a new group by the Sierra Club to protect, improve and expand public parks and open urban space throughout Los Angeles County. This section of the Sierra 9/5/89 -3- 5. 6. 6a. ROLL CALL 6b. MINUTE APPROVAL (Aug. 15, 1989) (APPROVED) 6c. ARA RELOCATION RULES & REGULATIONS UPDATE (APPROVED) f \ ~..(1'l ' \.-- RESOLUTION NO. ARA-14l (ADOPTED) q"l'V f \~ 6d. NEGATIVE DECLARATION & PROJECT BUDGET - NORTHWEST CORNER SECOND & HTG.PROJECT (ADOPTED) I{:P il ' 1.- Y 1(j..C\ 31:0185 Ciub is called People for Parks. With the increased density of population in Arcadia, we must cherish what open space we have. No environmental impact or traffic studies have been made for this Center. The increased use of the race track facilities and resulting traffic can be a problem for older drivers. The present City Hall site is much less stressful for these drivers. She feels changes should be made in the way Arcadia's finances are handled. When a four million dollar expenditure comes up, there should be a vote by the citizens. The School District needs an auditorium and the City is sitting on the $100,000 donated for this purpose. Councilmember Lojeski explained that the City does not sit on any funds. Councilmember Gilb also eXl'lained that these funds were collected by the Walk-A-Thon Group of private citizens. The trustees for these monies are Gloria Horstman and Joe Sargis and has nothing to do with the City. Occasionally, thel interest from these funds is donated to the school district for rental of an auditorium, etc. " Mayor Chandler introduced and welcomed Dr. Ballard and his group of Scouts attending tonight's meeting. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: Agency Members Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None / On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED, the Minutes of the meeting of August 15, 1989 were APPROVED. The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency's original Relocation Rules and Regulations were prepared by the Agency's relocation consultant, Port & Flor, Inc., and were adopted by the Agency on September 1, 1977, and updated on March 18, 1986. They serve as guidelines for the residential and business relocation process. Due to: (a) recent and pending changes in State relocation law, (b) recent court decisions in relocation, (c) the experiences of other local redevelopment agencies, and (d) for the purpose of creating smoother transition periods for residential and business relocations, Port & Flor recommends that we supplement and update our rules. The proposed amendments are outlined in detail in staff report dated September 5, 1989. The Assistant City Manager for Economic Development then read th~ title of Resolution No. ARA-14l, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AMENDING THE AGENCY'S RELOCATION RULES AND REGULATIONS". I It was MOVED by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. ARA-14l be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None On January 6, 1989, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency authorized staff to proceed with the implementation of the Northwest Corner (Second Avenue & Huntington Drive) Project. Subsequently, appraisals were obtained for real property furniture fixtures and equipment, and business goodwill, relocation budgets were prepared, an environmental assessment of the site was conducted, and demolition estimates were obtained. The total project costs along with the costs for each of the component parts of the project are summarzied in the Northwest Corner Project Budget, Attachment 1 to staff report dated September 5, 1989. Agency staff has prepared an Initial Study (i. e., Environmental 9/5/89 -4- I 6e. NEGATIVE DECLARATION & PROJECT BUDGET - SOUTHWEST CORNER SECOND & HTG PROJECT (ADOPTED) -z,..4'+ g'l' fl~ I 6f. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - SOUTHWEST & NORTHWEST CORNER PROJECTS (APPROVED)~ -.< \ '}-o.. <\ .. 'Z- 1.- \.\ \p f ",1- y; ,~ 31:0186 Checklist, and Environmental Information Form) for the Northwest Corner Land Assembly and Clearance Project and recommends adopting a Negative Declaration. Upon selection of a specific development proposal in the future, the Agency will prepare an Environmental Assessment and make recommendations consistent with CEQA and AgencYI Resolution No. ARA~75 which adopts procedures for the implementation of CEQA. In order to meet CEQA requirements, notice of the Agency's consideration of the Negative Declaration was published in the Arcadia Tr~bune and mailed to owners and tenants. Although there is no require- ment for a public hearing, members of the public were offered the opportunity to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration. No one was present to make comments. ~t was then MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Agency APPROVE a Negative Declaration based upon the Initial Study, finding that the facts contained therein are true and correct and that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment, and ADOPT the Northwest Corner Project budget and AUTHORIZE staff to proceed with the implementation of the Northwest Corner Project. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members None None Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler On January 6, 1989, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency authorized staff to proceed with the implementation of the Southwest Corner (Second Avenue & Huntington Drive) Project. Subsequently, appraisals were obtained for real property, furniture, fixtures and equtpment, business goodwill, relocation budgets have been prepared, demolition.es,imates obtained and an environmental assessment of the site completed: .The. total project costs for each of the component parts of the project 'are summarized in the Southwest Corner Proj ect Budget, Attachment .No. . ,1 ,to staff report dated September 5, 1989. Agency staff has prepared an Initial Study (i. e., Environmental Checklist and Environmental Informa- tion Form) for the Southwest Corner Land Assembly and Clearance Project and recommends adopting a Negative Declaration. Upon selection of '.a specific development proposal later this year, the Agency will.prepare an Environmental Assessment and make recommendations consistent with CEQA and Agency Resolution No.ARA-75 which adopts procedures for the implementation of CEQA. In order to meet CEQA requirements, not1be of the Agency's consideration of the Negative Declaration was published in the Arcadia Tribune and mailed to owners and tenants.' Although . there is no requirement for a public hearing, members of the public were offered the opportunity to comment on the proposed Negative Declara- tion. No one was present to make comments. It was then MOVED by Member Young, seconded by Member Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Agency APPROVE a Negative Declaration based upon the Initial Study, finding that the facts con- tained therein are true and correct and that the project will not have a significant impact upon the environment and ADOPT the Southwest Corner Project Budget and AUTHORIZE staff to proceed with the implementa- tion of the Southwest Corner Project. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None The proposed Request for Proposals is a document intended for distribu- tion to those qualified developers who have responded to the Agency's April, 1989 Request for Qualifications. The proposed Request for Proposals sets forth for the developer a description of the proposed site as well as an explanation of the Agency's intent in soliciting proposals. Copies of proposed Request for Proposals for the South- west Corner Project and the proposed Request for Proposals for the 9/5/89 -5- 6g. SELECTION/ DEVELOPERS - SOUTHWEST & NORTHWEST CORNER . PROJECTS (APPROVED) ~L\- q.- ,-,c,'l-2.' ~ \ '" . ,-\-U> \ 'I' 2- f \d-'I 31:0187 Northwest Corner Project are attached to staff report dated September 5, 1989. It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Request for Proposals for the development of the Northwest Corner Project and the South- west Corner Project be APPROVED and staff AUTHORIZED to solicit proposals from the approved developers. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None On April 4, 1989, the Agency directed staff to solicit developer I "qualifications and letters of interest from the development community. Twelve developers responded to the Agency's Request fo~ Qualifications for the Agency's two new projects. Of these, nine have been selected . to receive Request for Proposals. Staff report dated September 5, 1989 lists the developers as follows: Southwest/Northwest projects - WLA Arcon, Blumin Enterprises/Kenneth Ruby Co., Boone Fetter Assoc., Chandler Group, Cloverleaf Group and Howard Platz Co.: Southwest project only - Champion Development. Northwest project only - Larmor Development and Pankow Development. After brief discussion, it was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Gribble and Associates be added to this list of developers to receive Request for Proposals. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None It was then MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Arcadia.Redevelopment Agency select the developers listed in staff report dated September 5, 1989 with the addition of the name of Gribble and Associates; AUTHORIZE' and DIRECT staff to send the appropriate Requests for Proposals for the Southwest and Northwest Corner Projects. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None 6h. _ f~ DESIGN \OLQ1 The Design Review for two office buildings, 301 E. Santa Ctara Street REVIEW r (Kiewit West) to be submitted by the Chandler group is CONTINUED TO 'THE (301 E. SEPTEMBER 19, 1989 MEETING. Santa Clara) ( CONTINUED TO 9/19/89) 61. STEVE DEITSCH RETENTION AS AGENCY SPECIAL COUNSEL (Best, Best & Krieger) (LTR.AGREEMENT) (APPROVED) G\ '"\- f' -9 \ a-: t I Agency Special Counsel, Steve Deitsch is now a member of the law firm of Best, Best & Kreiger. Letter Agreement (August IS and August 19) formalizes the ~retention of Mr. Deitsch as Agency Special Counsel and the fees and costs of legal services. The provision of legal services from other members of the firm cannot occur unless recommended as necessary by Mr. Deitsch and approved by the Agency. Best, Best & Kreiger has a capable litigation department with experience in eminent domain. This is the most likely area of their use inI conjunction with Mr. Deitsch. It was noted that Mr. Deitsch is now I with this new firm. It was MOVED by Member Young, seconded by Member Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Agency APPROVE the Agreement with Stephen P. Deitsch (Best, Best & Kreiger) and AUTHORIZE the Agency Executive Director to sign such Agreement. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None 9/5/89 -6- 6j. ADJOURNMENT 7. 8. 8a. HEARING SCHEDULED (Sept. 19, 1989) I 8b. HEARING SCHEDULED (Sept. 19, 1989) 8c. HEARING / SCHEDULED (Sept. 19, 1989) 8d. . pit BUSINESS LIC. f'r. VT.:.FEES REDUCTION ~V~ (Holy Angels Church Fiesta Amus'mt Rides) ..-: r,:;)!8e. r' ,,-.I'REFUND/ ~\~t FILMING FEES 'rce5 STUDENT PROJ. (Boss Entertainment) . C~:I 8f. '( EQUIPMENT ::-lJ ~ PURCHASE (d Ton Dump Truck) (Public Works) /. 8g. ( Ift\ EQUIPMENT ,"- PURCRASE pI! (Sewer Jet Cleaner) (Public Works) I 8h. EQUIPMENT PURCHASE ~ (Front e'~ ~ Bucket & pI! Trailer) (Water Div.) , q8i. ~\~3 RESPONSE TO " 8/14/89 SUPPLEMENT TO IRWINDALE DRAFT EIR 3l:0188 The Meeting ADJOURNED to 7:00 p.m., September 19, 1989. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS ,/ PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 1989 to consider a request for variance from Building Code for security window grill and gate, 150 East Foothill Blvd. (Gregory F. Millikan, applicant) v' PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 1989 to consider a request " for variance from Building Code for. security devices, 28, 28l and 30 East Huntington Drive. (Rowan K. Klein, applicant) PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 1989 to consider a request for variance from Building Code for security bars, 5600 Peck Road. (Anthony Products Company, applicant). APPROVED reduction of business license fees on amusement rides from $60. to $5. per device for the October 6, 7; and 8, 1989 Holy Angels Church Fiesta. This is a fund raising event for charitable purposes. - J. A. Blash Shows, Inc. is furnishing eight rides for this event. AUTHORIZED refund of filming fee of $90. paid by Boss Entertainment for a studnet project, per provisions of Arcadia Municipal Code Section 6616.10. APPROVED purchase of 2l ton dump truck from the low bidder, Lakeside Chevrolet in the total amount of $30,146.54. Funds in the amount of $39,000 are budgeted in the Capital Outlay Fund FY 1989-90. AWARDED purchase of a sewer jet cleaner from the low bidder, Sreco Flexible Co. in a total amount of $35,683.10. Funds in the amount of $45,000 are budgeted in the Capital Outlay Fund FY 1989-90.- APPROVED purchase of a front bucket for Backhoe #37-2 and a trailer for transporting the backhoe, hydro hammer and loader for a total amount of $16,000. In the 1989-90 Capital Improvement Program Water Budget, funds in the amount of $16,700 were approved to replace'Unit 31, a 1972 3/4 ton flat bed truck. It is staff's recommendation that Unit 31 not be replaced this fiscal year but be considered for replacement in the 1990-91 capital budget and that the funds allocated for the unit be used to purchase the front bucket and trailer. AUTHORIZED the Mayor to execute response to the Aug.14,1989 supplement to Irwindale Draft EIR and expressing Arcadia's concerns. Ref. staff report dated September 5, 1989. 9/5/89 -7- ,,\1> ,\b 8j. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (Senior Citizen Center & Recreation Dept.Offices) r_ 8k. r'\~~ CITY DEFENSE ~ ' ;, COUNSEL - SELF- \.- ,P' ,., INSURED ~\.(.. LIABILITY ~ \,--\.'PROGRAM \tJ~V (Deems & Carpenter) 9. 9a. ORDINANCE NO. 1912 (ADOPTED) IO~ e~ A N ,. \\"" pi p'f-OP 9b. & 9c. CLAIMS OF P. COE & C. BROWN (DENIED) " ltAS f' c..\..r' 9d. & ge. CLAIMS OF R. M. GARCIA & D. MAEZ (DENIED) f; C-l.-p>\t^S 10. CHANDLER CITY ATTORNEY 31:0l89 APPROVED plans and specifications for the construction of the Senior Citizen Center and Recreation Department Offices. Estimated construction cost for on-site improvmeents of $4,099,000 to be funded from existing City funds; estimated off-site construction cost of $97,000 to be funded in part by gas taxes ($55,000 and SB 821 Funds ($27,000). The City Clerk is AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids. APPROVED the addition of Deems & Carpenter as the City's defense counsel along with Clausen & Campbell and Cotkins, Collins & Franscell, to provide additional legal counsel to handle liability cases. " ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBE HARBICHT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1912, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF PART 9 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDNG PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND NUISANCE.ABATEMENT". It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1912 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claims of P. Coe and C. Brown were DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claims of R. M.Garcia and D. Maez were DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None. MATTERS FROM STAFF ./ Noted that the street work has gone on professionally and he has had comments from business people about the courtesy of the contractors. ,/ Introduced Mr. Martin Carpenter of the law firm of Deems & Carpenter, approved earlier in this meeting by Council as part of the City's defense counsel. 9/5/89 -8- 11. LOJESKI / (9/19 & 10/17 Mtg's) (Bruce Low) I HARBICHT ( Security Devices) N sf' c.-D' oJ><f p: D .,jF'--(2.. I YOUNG 1/ 31:0l90 MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Commented that he will be absent from the City Council Meetings of September 19, on vacation, and October 17, in Montana for business reasons. Also, that Bruce Low, former owner-operator of the Arcadia Datsun Agency, is now associated on a part-time basis with the Bowden Developm~nt Company in Duarte. Commented that as he understood it, security bars are barred from the outside of the building only; they can be installed on the inside if there is a sprinkler system in place. He wondered if that is a reasonable requirement. Anyone who installs such devices feels he has a need for them. Are the bars any mor~ of a deterrent to escaping from a fire, for ~xample, than a door that might be locked or bolted. Perhaps this is too strict a requirement since most of these people are in rented buildings; the cost of installing sprinklers might prove to be prohibitive. Councilmember Gilb said he always thought that security bars are for keeping people from gettin in ... not from getting out. He agreed the cost of a sprinkler system might be prohibitive. Councilmember Harbicht said his feelings about the bars were of an aesthetic nature because he feels they help speed the deterioration of a neighborhood. However, if the bars are on the inside where they are not visible, he wonders if the sprinkler require- ment is reasonable. Councilmember Young was concerned about fire fighters falling from the roof into such a building and others being unable to get in to help. Fire Chief Gerald Gardner was present to address these questions. He commented that basically, the original concept goes back to when the building is built, the Building Code calls for 20 square feet of openings every 50 lineal feet in the exterior walls of the building, so when these plans are approved under those conditions in compliance with the Building",C<:lde,. the building does not need fire sprinkler systems. If that same buildi~g owner came in at the time the building was originally built and did not have those openings as required, then the building would have to have fire sprinklers when it was originally built. What is happening with the security bars is ... after the building is approved with the 20 square feet of openings every 50 lineal feet, then either the tenant or build- ing owner comes in and puts security bars over all of those required openings which, in essence, results in a 'building with no openings for emergency access. The Building Code is very clear that 20 sq. ft. is for the emergency access. That's why the fire sprinkler requirement has come into play because they've removed those required openings. 'Council- member Harbicht said he saw the sense in that. Councilmember Gilb said that in the case of some of the older buildings, the tenant would not be aware of these Codes and put in bars, but because of the prohibitive cost, would not put in sprinklers. Fire Chief Gardner, noted that some businessses have solved the problem by putting grates or bars over the merchandise counters or racks, when the business is closed. There are alternative approaches to the requirements. Mayor Chandler noted that this Building Code does not come into play unless the building is more than 1500 s'lllare feet so the small jewelry or coin shop with less than 1500 sq. ft. can have security bars installed as far as the Fire Department is concerned and still be in compliance with the Building Code. Councilmember Gilb noted rchat some security devices can only be unlocked with a'key; perhaps some means of opening them from the inside could be considered. Councilmember Young said she was in favor of leaving the ordinance as is, since there are alternatives. Councilmember Harbicht agreed. Noted that she had heard that the City Manager was very helpful and a lot of the local council people east of Arcadia were very compli- mentary regarding SB I (Reorganization of transportation agencies in L. A.) 9/5/89 -9- GILB (In Memory of Marc Mueller) 12. ADJOURNMENT (Sept. 19, 1989) ATTEST: ~ 31:0191 -I "The Council and the citizens of Arcadia are all still shocked by the sudden passing of Marc Mueller. Marc was 40 years old and he passed away Saturday. He was a lifelong resident of Arcadia and Sierra Madre. He was a Nature Coordinator at Wilderness Park in Arcadia. He passed away Saturday morning. Marc was born in Pasadena. He attended Arcadia schools, Citrus College and Cal Poly Pomona. He was an active member of the Sierra Madre Volunteer Fire Department and served as chief from 1982 to 1985. Marc was also an appointed member of the California Board of Fire Services and had served as an active Board Member since 1985. He was named Chairman of the Committee for Volunteers for the California State Firemans Association in 1979, a post he held at the time of his death and he had served as Director of the National Volunteer Fire Council from 1981 to 1987. Marc was past President of the Arcadia Kiwanis Club and an active member of the Pasadnea Tournament of Roses Association. He is survived by his Wife'l Kathleen; his daughter, Michelle; mother, Janet; grandmother, Mary Len "and stepdaughters Kari and Kristi Jackson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Marc Mueller Memorial Scholar ship Fund, Ladies' Auxiliary of the California State Firemans Associa- tion, Sacramento. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, at the Church of the Good Shepherd at 400 West Duarte Road in Arcadia with burial in the Sierra Madre Memorial Cemetery. Marc Mueller was a real fine fellow and was with our City for a long time. He was one of those people -- if you ever asked him to do a job, he got it done and got it done well. When I was Mayor two or three times Marc used to go to Scout Council meetings for me when I was doing something else or was out of town and present all of the Scout certificates and did an excellent job and was very involved with the youth of the community. He really will be sorely missed. It is very difficult to believe that he has passed away at the age of 40. I don't think any of us can yet realize that. When we returned from the Labor Day Week- end, it was the first thing that we heard. I don't know what the cause of death was, but I know that he was on a diet a long time. Don Pellegrino said he saw him at the doctor's office Thursday afternoon and he looked great and was looking forward to the weekend ... had a big smile on his face. He was a great asset to the Recreation Division and the 'City of Arcadia. Marc Mueller was somebody that in later life would have been reckoned with ... he would have gone a long way, I am sure in his field. He will be sorely missed and with great sadness I close this meeting in memory of Marc Mueller~'" The meeting ADJOURNED at 8:30 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., September 19, 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 evaluation of properties. I 9/5/89 -10-