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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 6,1981 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL HEARING Driveway Ramp APPROVED (,; :;,;t I 25:0197 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 6, 1981 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session at 7:30 p.m. January 6, 1981 in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Dr. Marguerite Shuster, Minister of Pastoral Care, Arcadia Presbyterian Church. Councilman Richard A. Haltom PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None Staff advised that a request had been received from David Mi for a variance from the Building Code driveway ramp regulations for a pro- posed residential condominium project at 509 W. Duarte Road. The Pub- lic Works and Planning Departments have reviewed the request and it is consistent with the driveway ramp design which has been approved in re- . / cent variance applications. In response to an inquiry by Councilman DI V Haltom staff advised that sump pumps will have to be present to take out the water in heavy rains. The developer's engineer is required to submit a 'grading and drainage plan and if satisfactory it is approved ... this would provide for pump drainage or some other positive means of handling drainage rather than dumping it in a concentrated manner onto adjoining property. Council was advised that a text revision in the building code will probably be adopted in May. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Sam Ferrara, owner of a condominium at 503 W. Duarte Road, spoke in opposition to the proposed block wall to be constructed on the west side of his property. He has a brick fence with hardwood running the length of his property. He felt the proposed block wall would downgrade his 'property. Staff advised that the hearing on the tentative tract map of 509 W. Duarte Road would be before Council at the January 20 meeting at which time the matter of the fence should be properly considered. During this consideration, Mr. Mi, the architect for 509 W. Duarte Road, explained what he intends to do. It was suggested that Mr. Ferrara and Mr. Mi confer during the interim before the public hearing on the tract map. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. It was further MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the variance request for a driveway ramp be APPROVED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None -1- 1-6-81 HEARING Tract No. 41251 Tenta tive Map APPROVED ) '....' f t ! ,/\ ARA ROLL CALL 25:0198 Planning Commission recommendation concerning the tentative map of Tract No. 41251 for a 16 unit residential condominium at 841 - 849 Fairview Avenue. Conditions of approval were set forth in the report dated Janu- ary 6, 1981. This project is consistent with the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. " " ~ . Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Cilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed; that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; that the tract is consistent with the General Plan; that the waste discharge from the tract would not result in a violation of the existing requirements set forth in the Water Code and that the Director of Public Works be authorized to approve the subdivision agreement for said tract. I AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Councilman Gilb commended the developer of the above project Sam J. Falzone, on the design of the proposed condominium - that he has done an outstanding job on all of his condominiums. Councilman Haltom com- mented that the project was accomplished without one modification which he said is rare for such projects. Council then recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None It was MOVED by Member Dring, Seconded by Member Saelid and carried unanimously that the meeting adjourn to 7 p.m. January 20, 1981. COUNCIL RECONVENED HEARINGS SCHEDULED January 20 HEAR INGS Febuary 17 TRACT NO. 36287 Final Map CONSENT ITEMS (SCHEDULED a hearing for January 20 on tentative map of Tract No. 41430 (for a 7 unit residential condominium at 329 - 331 E. Duarte Road. ( (SCHEDULED a hearing for January 20 on a 7 unit residential condominium (at 509 W. Duarte Road. ( (SCHEDULED a hearing for January 20 on the appeal filed by Alex Peck (concerning modifications at 423 - 425 LeRoy Avenue. (SCHEDULED a hearing for February 17 on the recommendation for a change (in the General Plan to Commercial at 800 - 900 S. Santa Anita Avenue. ( (SCHEDULED a hearing for February 17 on the recommendation for a change (in the General Plan to Commercial for property bordered on the north by (Portola Drive, east by Cortez Drive, south by Huntington Drive, west by (Sunset Boulevard. (Res. No. 1153). ( (SCHEDULED a hearing for February 17 on the appeal filed by John A. Clarke (in the denial by the Planning Commission of his request for a change in (the General Plan at 702 - 1012 N. First Avenue. (Res. No. 1155). I APPROVED final map of Tract No. 36287 for a 10 unit residential condo- minium at 409 Genoa Street subject to the condition that before the - 2- 1-6-81 ) .I I~! \ ' (J!:' TRACT NO. 36287 Extension A II (J't { : N . It', I WORK COMPLETION 1 COST SERVICE CONTRACT " I R ~ r~ r :, /' PART-TIME PERSONNEL "i {.' ' ,\ ,/ J ..Y (II' .t..,~ v RADIO TECHNICIAN New Title & Salary APPROVED 1 ;('. ? ?(Xi'( . 25:0199 final map is recorded all outstanding conditions of approval be complied with. GRANTED a six month time extension for the tentative map of this tract for a 10 unit residential condominium at 409 Genoa Street. It was noted that this will be the last extension permitted under the State Subdivision Map Act. ACCEPTED work performed by Larsen and Leaverenz, Inc., in the paving of the Library and Eisenhower Park parking lots. Final payment authorized pursuant to the terms of the contract. AUTHORIZED the renewal for three years of the Cost Service Contract Agreement with the State for personnel testing services. The current contract expires December 31, 1980. (NOTE RESOLUTION NO. 4930 ADOPTED LATER IN THIS MEETING.) IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN DRING, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GILB AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS THAT THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS BE APPROVED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None The Director of Personnel recommended hourly pay adjustments for part- time classifications as of January 11, 1981 that would remain in effect for the 1981 calendar year. He noted that effective January 1, 1981 the minimum wage increases to $3.35 per hour and in order to remain competi- tive with other employers and be able to attract competent part-time help the City needs to pay at the minimum wage level for those positions requir- ing minimal experience. During this consideration the Recreation Director and the Police Chief responded to questions and submitted justification for the recommended hourly increases. The Personnel Director also responded to questions propounded by Councilman Dring concerning some of the increases. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the part-time adjust- ments be APPROVED. (NOTE RESOLUTION NO. 4931 ADOPTED LATER IN THIS MEET- ING) . AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino Councilman Dring None The Personnel Director explained that the position of Radio Technician became vacant last September and since that time the work has been per-' formed by a Police Reservist who has a full time position elsewhere; the inability to find qualified applicants and in order to do so it was rec- commended that the salary be increased to attract those with the necessary skills; also that the title be changed to Communications Technician to aid in the recruitment process and better describe the position. Councilman Saelid commented in part that the City does not have anyone within its staff who is capable of repairing or supervising the mainten- ance of the computer controlled traffic signals; that he would like to think that in the future and possibly within the recommended salary range it would be possible to find someone with the combination of skills to cover both aspects .. that of radio technician and computer equipment re- pair. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the title of Radio Technician be changed to Communications Technician and that the salary range be in- creased by 13.7% effective January 11, 1981 - $1,469 to $2,031. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None -3- 1-6-81 BANNER VON'S MARKET APPROVED p! eA~riL{/ r' EQUIPMENT PURCHASE Print Finisher ') , ItJL~ ' p,tf; CIVIC CENTER (Air Conditioner) AGENDA ITEM 4 G RESOLUTION NO. 4930 ADOPTED j RESOLUTION NO. 4931 ADOPTED 25:0200 Request from U. S. Sign & Lighting Company on behalf of Von's Market for permission to display a banner 4' x 50' for approximately 60 days on,the south side of the building at 133 E. Foothill Boulevard. It will advertise VOn's anniversary. Staff advised that the Code states that such signs shall not exceed 32 sq. ft. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that permission be GRANTED for a period of 60 days and that the sign comply with the Code requirement; i. e. it shall not exceed 32 sq. ft. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None 1 COuncil received the report and recommendation for the purchase of one Ifospeed Print Finisher/Dryer for use by the Police Department Laboratory. Quotations were submitted to three vendors with two responses. The Po- lice Chief explained the need for this equipment and it was MOVED by Coun- cilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the equipment be purchased from Lee Mac's Camera Exchange for a total of $1,828.50. Funds are in the Revenue Sharing Account FY 1980-81. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None COuncil received the report and recommendation concerning the 110 ton capacity Carrier centrifugal air conditioner that provides refrigeration to the Police Department and City Hall - there is a control damper fail- u r e, the extent of which cannot be evaluated until the equipment is torn down for inspection. This is now being done and it is proposed that the existing control unit which is electro-mechanical be changed out to a modular control which will provide more dependable and efficient opera- tion. (See report dated January 6). 4 It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that $15,000 be appropriated from Capital Outlay Fund to pay the cost as well as provide for minor contin- gencies and that staff be authorized to proceed with the necessary repairs. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Item No. 4G will be considered in a Closed Session at the end of this meeting. The City ,Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4930 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE COST SERVICE CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD." 1 It was }KWED by 'Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried . - -- ----~ on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 4930 be waived and ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None j The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4931 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR VARIOUS PART-TIME AND CER- TAIN GENERAL EMPLOYEE POSITIONS." -4- 1-6-81 1 ~TIm SAELID SISTER CITY VISITOR (Mason) CLOSED SESSION l,..- I?, fl I"': f- tmmmmm 29:0201 It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 4931 be waived. AYES NoES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None It was further MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4931 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino Councilman Dring None Would like a study of the pollution of lighting in the City parks and on the light fixtures; a cost analysis of what it would cost to make the change, cost analysis of the energy use under the old system plus the energy to be used under a new lighting system - taking into consideration the City Code for lighting and maintain this code in the new lighting standards. This to be a joint effort of the Recreation and Public Works Departments. This was made in the form of a MOTION by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Commented again on the winning performance of the Arcadia High School Band and reminded all of the forthcoming Spaghetti dinner on January 17. Reggie Mason from Arcadia's Sister City Newcastle, Australia, spoke of his trip this year and hoped to see members of the Sister City Commission in Newcastle during the coming year. He spoke of the work done on behalf of the Sister City Commission by Councilman Saelid and Councilman Gilb who is well known in Newcastle. He told of a link up now between Newcastle and Ube Japan, about 100 miles south of Tokyo. Council extended a warm welcome to Mr. Mason and sent regards to Newcastle. Council entered a Closed Session at 9:00 p.m. Reconvened at 9:30 p.m. and took the following action concerning assistance to the City Attorney in Code enforcement. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Attorney take a more aggressive posture with regard to Code Enforcement; that the firm of Richards, Watson, Dreyfuss & Gershon, Attorneys At Law, be retained pursuant to the terms set forth in their communication dated December 30, 1980, and that the City Council be brought up to date at every meeting as to the extent of outside reSources being utilized and the cost of those services. AYES NOeS ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino Councilman Dring None At 9:35 p.m. the meeting adjourned to 7 p.m. January 20, 1981. ~J))!::Zh~ Mayor ~. ~ ~~ City Clerk ' -5- 1-6-81