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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 17,1989_2 1 1 31:0218 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (Oct. 3, 1989) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY CLOSED SESSION PARENT ALERT V RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1989 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session at 7:30 p. m., October 17, 1989 in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Rev. Ilia Daikovich, Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church of Christ The Saviour Councilmember Mary Young PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Young and Chandler Councilmember Lojeski On MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED, Councilmember Lojeski was EXCUSED. On MOTION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of October 17, 1989 were APPROVED. 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,"this evening the City Council and Redevelopment Agency met in a CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss a scheduled hearing before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board involving former employee, Jimmy Montez. Additionally, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Agency met in a CLOSED SESSION to give instructions to the City's negotiator regarding negotiations as to potential acquisition of the Cotten property at 153 E. Wheeler in the City of Arcadia". PRESENTATIONS Mayor Chandler read a proclamation from the City Council of the City of Arcadia declaring the week of October 22 - 29, 1989 as National Red Ribbon Week and encouraging all citizens to participate in drug prevention education activities making a visible statement that we are firmly committed to a drug free community. This Proclamation was then presented to Marilyn Bryant, Chairperson of Parent Alert, 1989 Red Ribbon Campaign. The Proclamation was accepted with thanks by Ms. Bryant and she and her assistants then distributed red ribbons and red arm bands to those present. Ms. Bryant noted that the AYSO Youth Soccor League in Arcadia is declaring war on drugs October 28 and will paint their faces with red war paint;' Methodist Hospital will have a breakfast on October 20 to kick off Red Ribbon Week; the young people will be participating in the health fair ~~ the Mall. A challenge was presented to the City Council to refrain from using alcohol and tobacco during Red Ribbon Week as an example for all the citizens of Arcadia. 10/17/89 -1- 15th I EQUITABLE FAMILY TENNIS CHALLENGE (Jack & Pam Trump) 31: 0219 Mayor Chandler, on behalf of the City Council, then presented to Jack and Pam Trump, father and daughter team and winners and National Champions of the 15th Equitable Family Tennis Challenge, a certificate in recogniti- tion of outstanding achievement in the 15th Equitable Family Tennis Challenge. l. PUBLIC In consideration of increasing the Planning and Building Division fees, the HEARING Planning Department is recolrnnending that the fees charged for processing the (Planning & various Planning applications be increased 6%. The Planning Department Building is recommending that the fees for the Building Division also be in- Dept. creased 5%. Building permit fees are based on cost per square foot Fee figures published by ICBO. ICBO's current figures reflect a national Revisions average increase of approximately 1% over last year. Therefore, an (APPROVED) ,~ increase in Building fees of 5% actually results in a 6% (5% + 1% ICBO {~l increase) overall increase, consistent with the City Budget. e, (''''ell,j -f,e-oJe ~ ~ . "" Go) y' "If' ! RESOLUTION NO. 5506 (ADOPTED) \(....f1J\~') (I' . /' ~~I{ ):~ ~' r'~~" 1 Councilmember Harbicht inquired about Section 20 of Resolution No. 5506. In the event a person appeals a Planning Commission decision to the City Council and is then referred back to the Planning Commission, he would have to pay the additional appeal or reprocessing fee. Councilmember Harbicht did not feel this to be fair. The Planning Director explained that sometimes when plans come back a second time to the Planning Com- mission, the plans have been changed so much it is like a new set of plans. Staff then starts over with a new review and report. Council- member Gilb remarked that Council could waive the fee at the time of the hearing. Staff remarked that in the past there have been such situations where there have been so many substantial changes that Council would either deny it or offer the developer the opportunity to go back before the Planning Commission. Every now and then there is something that is so completely different that it is like a brand new project. Council- member Harbicht said in that case he could see the need for the additional fee. Staff replied if the plans were not changed but were being returned to the Planning Commission, Council could direct that the fee not be im- posed. The fee would be determined by the Planning Director in the event of return to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Harbicht also in- quired about plans turned down by a home owners' association and then appealed to the Planning Commission -- if such a fee would be applied. Staff replied that was true. He noted that recently there was a case where the Planning Commission recommended that the fee be returned. Councilmember Harbicht noted that in a few cases the homeowners' associa- tions were overstepping their bounds as to what they could require the property owner to do. If the Planning Commission agrees that the home owners' association acted improperly, the property owner had to pay the filing fee by having to come before the Planning Commission. He feels that Council and the Planning Commission should be aware that in the event the case is clear cut and, because of some such circumstance, should not have had to be appealed, then the option of refunding the fee should at least be considered. Staff responded that in such an event it would be appropriate for staff to remind the Commission that they have authority to refund the fee. Mayor Chandler then declared the hearing open. 1 No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED. The Planning Director then read the title of Resolution No. 5506, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CHANGING THE FILING FEES, EXTENSION FEES AND APPEAL FEES FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS, TEXT AMENDMENTS, ZONE CHANGES, VARIANCES/CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, TENTATIVE MAPS, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS, PARCEL MAP WAIVERS, ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION, MODIFICATIONS, AND R-2 AND R~3 MODIFICATIONS, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 5436". 10/17/89 -2- /"r ;.~~.. 31:0220 RESOLUTION The Planning Director then read the title of Resolution No.5507 NO. 5507 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA (ADOPTED) CHANGING THE FEES FOR BUILDING CODE VARIANCES, BUILDING PERMITS, GRADING e, PLAN CHECKING, GRADING PERMITS, PLUMBING PERMITS, PLUMBING PLAN CHECKING, ~0 ~.rELECTRICAL PERMITS, MECHANICAL PERMITS, MECHANICAL PLAN CHECKING, MOVE . \) e \l e-, \p /o~,.;> EXAMINATION, RELOCATION PERMIT, REMOVAL PERMIT, DEMOLITION PERMIT, SIGN X'" \ ~V J l'ERMIT AND SWIMMING POOL PERMIT, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 5437. ~~~~. It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolutions No. 5506 and 5507 be and they are hereby ADOPTED. I 2. 3. 4. 4a. ROL, ;ALL 4b. MINUTE APPROVAL (Oct. ,3, 1989) (APPROVED) 4c. EMINENT DOMAIN PROC. - (154 E. Htg.Dr.- Zahir/ Younaei) (APPROVED) ~(~ r\ f l~qry:J, RESOLUTION IND. ARA-143 (ADOPTED) f l~i1'Z~1i-: 4d. ADJOURNMENT AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, None Councilmember Lojeski Young and Chandler AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION No one came forward. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: Agency Members Gilb, Harbicht, Young and Chandler Agency Member Lojeski On MOTION by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED, Member Lojeski was EXCUSED. On MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED, the Minutes of the meeting of October 3, 1989 were APPROVED. On September 5, 1989 the Agency formally adopted a Project Budget, set Just Compensation and directed staff to begin the acquisition process for the Southwest Corner Project. Offers were subsequently sent to property owners on September 11, 1989. Since that time, staff has talked with all property owners within the project'site. The owners of the vacant property located at 154 E. Huntington Drive (Amir Zahir and Yousef Younaei) have asked far in excess of the Agency's offer and far in excess of comparable properties in the Arcadia area. They have shown no willingness to negotiate to date. Staff will continue to seek to negotiat, with Messrs. Zahir and Younaei. In light of this situation, staff feels that it is appropriate to set a hearing for the property owners in order to consider use of eminent domain in this acquisition. This hearing marks the beginning of the condemnation process. The Assistant City Manager for Economic Development then presented and read the title of Resolution No. ARA-143 , entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA SETTING A HEARING CONCERNING THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF . NECESSITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY (ZAHIRI YOUNAEl)". It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. ARA-143 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Harbicht, Young and Chandler None Member Lojeski The meeting ADJOURNED to 7:00 p. m., November 7, 1989. 10/17/89 -3- 5. 6. 6a. SGV EMPLOY. TRAIN'G II u -. .CONSORT. , ~..\z,~ AGRMT. Y. ,.":"11 (Liebert. \>I-'C<-' J Cassidy & Frierson) {l{O ~ <> 6b. WORK ACCEPTED (1989-90 Annual St.Maint.- Job No.650) ~y.. ~\ 6c. WORK ACCEPTED (Rehabil. Campus Dr.- Holly Av. to Santa Anita Av.- Job No. 652) 31:0221 " CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED agreement for continued participation in the San Gabriel Valley Training Consortium with the law firm of Liebert. Cassidy & Frierson. The proposed cost of this year's agreement is $1.445 (3.6% higher than the 1988/89 agreement). Sufficient funds have been budget- ed in the 1989/90 General City budget. ACCEPTED work and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to terms of the contract with Pavement Coatings Company for 1989-90 annual street maintenance - slurry seal on selected streets - Job No. 650. The final contract amount of $115.771.06 was funded from State Gas Tax I funds in the amount of $110.856.06. Fire Department Operating Budget in the amount of $267.00 and prepaid developer's fee of $4.648.00. Ten percent (10%) retention payment becomes due and payable 35 days after the recordation of Council acceptance and upon completion of all correc- tions of record. ACCEPTED work and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to terms of the contract with Industrial Asphalt Contracting Company for the rehabilita- tion of Campus Drive from Holly Avenue to Santa Anita Avenue - Job No. 652. The final contract amount of $152.276.46 was funded from 86% (reimbursement) with Federal Aid Urban Funds. and 14% with State Gas Tax funds. Ten percent (10%) retention payment becomes due and payable 35 days after the recordation of Council acceptance and upon completion of all corrections of record. 6d. WORK ACCEPTED work and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to terms of the ACCEPTED contract with Vicco Construction. Inc. for installation of 12" water- (12" line. fire hydrants and appurtenances on Sunset Blvd. from Duarte Road Waterline to Huntington Drive - W. O. 687. The contract amount of $176.650.00 Replac't - was funded from the Water Facilities Replacement Fund. Ten percent Sunset Bl. (10%) retention payment becomes due and payable 35 days after the fro Duarte recordation of Council acceptance and upon completion of all corrections Rd.to Htg.Dr.of record. W.O. 687) ':J'?1 <(\ 6e. IMPROVE'T This item considered separately. RR BRIDGE (Second Av. & Htg.Dr.) (CONSIDERED SEPARATELY) 6f. -{: 'FINAL MAP ,/\<\ " 46100 - '<: ,11'\ (138 Alea ~ \ St.) L 6g. . \ \" TEMPORARY ~. ,:~ CHRISTMAS -":",,, TREE STORAGE \~~,. <) J''t. (-,^; TENTS ."c;:. (721 W. Htg. Dr.; 20 W. Fthl. Bl. & 201 E.Duarte Rd.) APPROVED Final Map No. 46100 for a proposed eight unit condominium subdivision at 138 Alta Street (Loren Phillips and Associates. Inc. on behalf of Li Ping Wong. owner). subject that the conditions of approval. as outlined in Public Works Department report attached to staff report dated October 17. 1989. shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. r APPROVED requests .for Christmas tree storage tents listed in staff report dated October 17. 1989. All tents will be subject to Fire Department regulations and approval prior to opening for business. In reply to a question from Councilmember Gilb. staff replied that the pumpkin patch operations do 'not need Council approval because they do not use tents. 10/17/89 -4- 6e. IMPROVEMENT RR BRIDGE (Second Av. & Htg. Dr.) (REPORT TO "COME BACK TO COUNCIL) 1 ~ \S ~ '? 7. 31:0222 ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOnON BY COUNCIL "MEMBER HARBICHT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Young'and Chandler None Councilmember Lojeski Councilmember Harbicht stated, in part, that he was having second thoughts about this project to improve the railroad crossing. Originally, Council was talking about $103,000; now, about twice that amount. He is not sure this project is worth $230,000. The cost of brick veneer is high. Perhaps it would be well to reconsider the first ideal. of re- painting the bridge. He does feel strongly that the bridge should be beautified; it is consistent with what is being done all along Huntington Drive. Some of the bridges that he has seen p'aihtelllook great -- Azusa, Santa Fe Springs. Mayor Chandler agreed that the painted bridge in Azusa looks very well. He understands there is a problem with the treatment with bricks in that the bricks tend to falloff. Staff replied in answer to a question that the bricks 'have not been ordered except for a small number used for test purposes. Councilmember Harbicht said he would like to see this move ahead; there is money available if it is to be painted. Councilmember Young suggested bricks be added in columns as decoration; which would be cheaper. Councilmember Gilb suggested wait- ing until the properties on that corner are redeveloped. Staff is direct- ed to return to Council with a report on the cost of painting the bridge, and the cost of painting and adding the brick columns. CITY ATTORNEY 7a. ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title NO. 1913 of Ordinance No. 1913, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF (ADOPTED) THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 8760 OF THE ARCADIA \ MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING APPLICATION, OF SECURITY BAR REQUIREMENTS TO , to~\;e. EXISTING FACILITIES". fI' ~\~~ .\te..- It was MOVED by Councilmember Hallbicht" seconded 1:>y"Oourlcv:l:lmember I "Iloung \ 0 \\ r\~~ and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1913 be and ~~ it is hereby ADOPTED. 7b. ORDINANCE NO. 1914 (ADOPTED) 1 ~ 'l\e.~I.le. (:' \\e. ,',"'.' , I ) \ \\>..,) 'b\~_\ ~ ~e.e:) 7c. ORDINANCE NO. 1915 (INTRODUCED) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Young and Chandler None Councilmember Lojeski The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1914, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SUBSECTION 304(b) OF SECTION 8130.6 IN THE BUILDING REGULATIONS ARTICLE OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REPLACING THE TWO LEVEL PLAN REVIEW AND ENERGY PLAN REVIEW FEES AND PROVIDING FOR FUTURE FEES TO BE ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION". It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1914 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Young and Chandler None Councilmember Lojeski ~ The City Attorney presented for introduction, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1915, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE Z-89-003, ADDING AN "H" (HIGH RISE) OVERLAY TO THE EXISTING CPD-l ZONING DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOC~TED AT 324 NORTH SECOND AVENUE". 10/17/89 -5- 7d. RESOLUTION NO. 5504 (ADOPTED) \ . '0'>(' \- ') f.~V~J)-"'\\' @f:i" 7e. ' / RESOLUTION V NO. 5505, (ADOPTED) 8. 9. HARBICHT (Vaquero Dr. Water Pressure) 31:0223 It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1915 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Young and Chandler None Councilmember Lojeski The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5504, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1989-90 PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION". Counciilmember Harbicht inquired if this is a "housekeeping" matter. Staff replied that it is more than that ... the City is required to determine each year where it is with regard to the 'Gann Limitation and to formally do that, and present the'report to Council. Fortunately, unlike many cities, Arcadia is not pushed up against the limit. 1 It was then MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5504 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, None Councilmember Lojeski Young and Chandler The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5505, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF A UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA CAMPUS IN THE SAN GABRIEL - POMONA VALLEYS AREA AND IN SUPPORT OF THE DIAMOND BAR AREA AS AN IDEAL CENTRAL LOCATION". The City Attorney noted that 8 phrase requiring the City Clerk to transmit this Resolution, if approved, to the City of Diamond Bar and other interested parties is to be added to this Resolution. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5505 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Young and Chandler None Councilmember Lojeski MATTERS FROM STAFF None MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Noted that he had recently been approached by a resident on Vaquero Drive who complained that he had very poor water presssure. After some researChl' he found out that, while most stteets have mains at both ends of the stree his street only has a main at the south end of the street pushing the wate up the hill. Is that a common situation, and also is there adequate flow for fire protection in that area? He requested staff to inform him about this situation. CHANDLER Stated that it is a tragic day because ,the San Francisco area had 'a (Disaster huge earthquake; we don't know as yet how bad it really is. Co- Preparedness)incidentally, our City, through the leadership of the City Manager and tbrough the approval of a great deal of expenditure of City funds, is working to prepare ourselves. He asked the City Manager to elaborate on this. 10/17/89 -6- . " '-., 31:0224 CITY MANAGER vlStated, in part, that the City culminated a year's Noted--that Arcadia is well ahead of other cities.,in~this",p'reparat.ion J ~;d.'it is money well spent ... maybe it will save some lives. / , vi "I would like to close the meeting tonight in memory of a long-time resident of Arcadia, Angelo Mosco. He owned a restaurant for twenty years in Arcadia; for thirty years in Arcadia and Temple City. He was 71 years old. He passed away at Arcadia Methodist Hospital. Services were at St. Luke's Church in Temple City; graveside Service at the Resurrection Cemetery in South San Gabriel. Mr. Mosco lived in Arcadia and Temple City for three decades. He ran Angelo's Royal Turtle on Live Oak Avenue from 1971 to 1984 when he sold the business. Prior to that he ran the Santa Fe Inn in El Monte. He was the patriarch of a large Italian family that gathered at his home on holidays. He was born in Cokedale, Colorado, a coal mining town in 1918. His family moved to California when he was a child. His first job was a bellboy at the Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles; he worked at the Peppermill and other restaurants in town before he took over Angelo's Royal Turtle. He is survived by his son, Michael Mosco of Duarte; a daughter, Tammie 'McKenz;l;e of Riverside; two sisters, Mary Ringo of Arcadia and Josephine Breckon of Hobb, N. M., and four grandchildren. I would like to close the meet- ing tonight in memory of Angelo Mosco." (Disaster Preparedness) 1 CHANDLER GILB (Memory Angelo of Mosco) 1 10. ADJOURNMENT (Nov. 7, 1989) ATTEST: worth of activity which started earlier this year when the City sent most of the manage- ment staff to California Specialized Training Institue, an arm of the State of California, which provides earthquake preparedness programs from a management response standpoint; most of the management people have gone through the program which is a very intensive one-week course. It opened our eyes with regard to how inadequately prepared we are, as are most cities, and it was beneficial in that it opened our eyes as to the things that we can do and should do to prepare to protect the community as well as humanly possible during an earthquake. Subsequent to that, it was felt that it was good to test the new plan that was just finished, as well as the things that were learned at CSTI, so the CSTI personnel were asked to come down to Arcadia and put on a three day program which culminated last Friday in an actual hands-on earth- quake exercise '" of a magnitude of 6.8 ... and the management team had to respond to that situation. What was particularly good about this particular exercise was that we had not only approximately 50 of our own people involved in it; but people from various agencies' that will be dealing directly with the City to help to mitigate any problems we have with earthquakes. These included Methodist Hospital, Santa Anita Fashion Park, Santa Anita Race Track, the ham radio amateur operators; the School District, the local gas, telephone and Edison utility companies. It was a very enlightening exercise. It was much better to deal with this in our own City with problems which we know we will be facing here with the dam and other potential hazards in the community. We know there is a long way to go with further training and preparation, but it is a good feeling to know that we are on our way and are in much better position than most cities to be prepared to respond to help the citizens should something similar to what occurred in San Francisco happen here. The meeting ADJOURNED at 8:15 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., November 7, 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. 10/17/89 -7- ~_:..~---- / -. "',",,---~ - -- -----------~'---"~~-.. ~. \