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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 3,1981_2 CITyJCOUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL HEARING (Best Disposal) February 9 (-: 165 1 25:0216 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF ARCADIA a nd the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 1981 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session at 7:30 p.m. February 3, 1981 ,in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Rev. Zac Bright, Victory Chapel Hugo Reid Girl Scout Troop No. 292. PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None The request of Best Disposal Company for an increase in its residential rates was continued from November 4 to this date. Staff advised that during the interim Best had withdrawn its original request for 40% and substituted'a request for an 80% across the board increase and that a study session with the City Council had been requested. The hearing remaining open Robert Andrews, attorney for Best Disposal Company, stated in part that as requested by Council an evaluation of the financial position of Best and the financial position of Best as it re- lates to the City has been prepared by Price Waterhouse - that they are doing the processing work and the books will be open to the City. He'also reiterated the request for a study session. Paul Mnoian, 501 Arbolada Drive, said in part that he feels at the present time the rate increase is not warranted; that a year ago Best was granted an increase which they said would be for a five year period; that if Best would change its hauling and pricing practice, its cutting price practice, that it would find the current residential rate would be sufficient... that if Best cannot fulfill its obligation then the contract should go out to bid. Dennis Loieski, 1230 Rodeo Road, representing the Santa Anita Oaks Home- owners' Association, representing approximately 400 homes, said in part that the Association members felt the current rate is reasonable and that an 80% increase was preposterous; that they have not found the service im- proved. Jim Mnoian, 145 W. Duarte Road, Monrovia,operator of the San Marino Disposal Company and the Nu Way Rubbish Company, said in part that Best had made a commitment which they should honor. He felt the report by Price Waterhouse will probably be based on the unionization that took effect about six months ago.. that this was unforeseen by Best and that is probably what they are basing their request on ... that if they cannot live up to their agreement then the contract should be rebid. In response to questions propounded by Councilman Gilb Mr. Mnioan said in part that they have reluctantly raised their rates in the last year due to the CDS t" of opera tion .. tha t in his opinion there are companies, not neces- sarily his, that would not hesitate to place a bid ... and that very few companies would negotiate a contract without a cost of living increase. He noted that the back yard service in San Marino is $11.50 with no contract. At this point it was submitted tha t the backyard service in Arcadia is $7. -1- 2"3-81 HEARING R-2 Zoning APPROVED (Ordinance fortjoming) ROLL CALL ARA RESOLUTION 62 ADOPTED j 25:0217 No one else desiring to be heard at this time it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as fol- lows that the matter be CONTINUED to 7 p.m. February 9 in the Conference Room. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Planning Commission Res. No. ll52 recommending approval of Text Amendment relating to R-2 medium density multiple-family residential zoning regula- tions. The Planning Director explained in detail the recommendation and included in the report before Council is a table comparing the various sections of the R-2 code with the existing standards and what is proposed. Councilman Haltom expressed appreciation for the efforts to clarify his questions. 1 Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION ,by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Council- man Dring and carried unanimously. It was further MOVED by Councilman 'Sae- lid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council approve and file the Negative Declaration and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the appropriate ordinance. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Council recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT : Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None Staff responded to questions concerning the Trilco development and indi- cated that the architectural plans are going out to bid with hopefully construction during this summer - that the developer appears confident he can obtain financing. As to the proposed Neptune and Thomas develop- ment meetings are being held and the Agency will be kept informed as to progress. The Agency Counsel presented, explained the content and read the title of AM Resolution No. 62, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOP- MENT AGENCY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980-1981." It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of ARA Reso- lution No. 62 be waived. AYES NOES ABSENT: 1 Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None It was further MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that ARA Resolution No. 62 be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino Member Dring None The Agency adjourned to a Closed Session following this meeting. -2- 2-3-81 TRACT NO. 41320 R~NNER Feb. 21 hill Boulevard (La Pinata Restaurant) until February 2l. LIGHTING ~APPROVED major street lighting locations suitable for conversion for CONVERSION energy conservation (report dated February 3). 1 f:EQUIPMENT PURCHASE '(Fire) /, r EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (Fire) ~ :TRACT NO. 39239 TIME EXTENS ION 1 11-{ ~; lit WATER FACILITIES PURCHASE APPROVED 25:0218 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION / Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, spoke at length concerning taxes as a result of Proposition l3 - and felt that a good look should be taken at this proposition - perhaps a new initiative not to do away with it but to strengthen it .... he was thinking in terms of financial assis- tance to the school district too .. that perhaps the local Board of Real- ators would be willing to assist in gathering signatures for the petitions. Councilman Gilb said in part that the County Assessor has come up with somewhat the same idea -- an endeavor to give a property tax break to first time buyers. It was brought out how taxes increase when homes change ownerships. CONSENT ITEMS I SCHEDULED hearing for to construct a 6 unit February 17 on the tentative map of this tract condominium at 908 Golden West Avenue. GRANTED the request for an extension of a banner display at 200 E. Foot- AUTHORIZED the purchase of a rescue air bag system Fire Equipment Company in the amount of $2,293.84. al Revenue Sharing Program for FY 1980-8l. from the San Diego Funds in the Feder- AUTHORIZED replacement of air conditioning condensor at One, from E. L. Payne Company in the amount of $5,700. Revenue Sharing Program FY 1980-8l. Fire Station No. Funds in Federal ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN DRING, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GILB AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLCMS : AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Request from Loren Phillips & Associates, on behalf of the Bade Construc- tion Company for a 6 month time extension for this Tract - an 8 lot sub- division at 143 Sycamore Avenue. Councilman Saelid referred to a report that the landscaping on this property had been allowed to dry up and was becoming some kind of a hazard in the minds of those living in the neigh- borhood. Mr. Bade responded that this had not come to his attention and that he will correct the situation immediately. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that a six month time extension to August 19, 1981 be grant- ed. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None On August 19, 1980 Council approved the purchase of the City of Monrovia's Chapman Facilities. Council received the documents for finalization. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be AUTHORIZED to pur- chase said facilities in the amount of $200,000 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement in form approved by the City Attorney. -3- 2-3-81 CONTRACT AWARD (Third Av. E""tension) .{) r ~ tv! TENNIS COURT LIGHTING t_ r-!~ p; LI(fl-ll\ STREET LIGHTING PETITION APPROVED _(I rl ti p: it ~_I-I ORDINANCE NO. 1714 ADOPTED / RESOLUTION NO. 4933 ADOPTED J 25 :0219 AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino Councilmen Dring, Haltom None Scaff reported on the-results of bids received for the extension of Third Avenue Job No. 504. Recommendation was made for the contract award. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to the low bid- der, Lamay and Son, Inc., in the amount of $lO,612.32; that any informal- ities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. An appropriation of $15,000 from 2106 Gas Tax Funds to cover the cost of construction including design, inspection and contingencies was also authorized. 1 AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino Councilmen Dring, Haltom None Pursuant to Council direction of January 6 a lighting study was conducted and staff submitted a tabulation of data of existing park and tennis court lighting and proposed improvements (dated January 3). Some discussion en- sued on whether or not the new lamps would be an improvement from the play- ers scandpoint. The Director of Public Works commented in part that in his opinion the lights would be more modern in design and he would recom- mend the change, as did the Superintendant of Parks and Recreation. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff proceed with the proposal as outlined. AYES NOES ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Council received a petition signed by 12 of the l3 property owners abut- ting Camino Real Avenue between Santa Anita and First Avenues. The peti- tion asked for four additional units on existing power poles to be served from overhead power lines. The installation would be at no initial cost. Annual power and maintenance costs for the lights would be $323 at current rates. It was noted that the one property owner who did not sign the pe- tition indicated he would not protest. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Director of Public Works be author- ized to order the Edison Company to install the street lights at the earli- est possible date. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Councilman Haltom read in full Ordinance No. 1714, entitled: "AN ORDI- 1 NANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMEND- ING SECTION 66l3.2 TO DELETE THE $25 APPLICATION FEE FOR CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS CERTIFICATES." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1714, be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino Councilmen Dring, Haltom None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4933 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADOPTING A PURCHASING PROCEDURE MANUAL." -4- 2-3-81 RESOLUTION NO. 4934 ADOPTED I 1 RESIGNATION CITY Mt\NAGER I CLOSED SESSION RECONVENE /..,1 ~,fl (: I ~ r/j; 1 25 :0220 It waS MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 4933 be waived and ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4934, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980-1981." It was MOVED 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, 4934 be waived. AYES " NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None It was further MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4934 be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino Councilman Dring None Action taken in the pre meeting was confirmed at this time. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the resignation of City Manager Lyle W. Alberg as of February 27 be accepted with regret. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency then recessed to a CLOSED SESSION. RECONVENED and took the following action in connec- tion with appraisals received on property in the redevelopment area in- dicated in the report as Parcels 1, 2 and 3 on a site map (southwest cor- ner of Fifth and Huntington Drive). These appraisals were required in the Disposition and Development Agreement with Republic Development Com- pany. It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Agency approve, receive and file the appraisal reports for the subject properties. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None It was MOVED by Member GlIb, seconded by Member Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Agency establish as just compensation for the subject properties that amount set forth in the appraisal report. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None, It was further MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Agency direct staff to require Re- public Development Company to make an offer for the subject properties in the amounts set forth in the appraisal report. - 5- 2-3-81 ADJOURNED TO February 9 7 p.m. j 25:0221 AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned in memory of W. Gerald Driscoll. "Mr. Driscoll was born in Connecticut and lived in this community for many years. We became acquainted in 1960. His children all went through the Arcadia Schools. He passed away a week ago. Mr. Driscoll was a member of the St. Rita's Church. He served on the Personnel Board for eight years and I had the pleasure of serving with him for four of those years. One thing you could say about Gerry. He was very fair and we had many person- nel problems at that time. Because of his business expertise I think he added a great deal to the Personnel Board. The first meeting of the Santa 1 Anita Property Owners' Association was held at his home.. what prompted it was there was a commercial development proposed for Foothill at Baldwin Avenue ... they were trying to put in a Sav-On Drug Store there with a couple of office buildings. In order to protect that property and have it go to R-l Mr. Driscoll was one of those who was very instrumental in form- ing the Santa Anita Property Owners' Association. He was a fine citizen. Mr. Driscoll suffered a stroke about a year and a half ago and had been in- capacitated at the Sierra Madre Hospital." o~~~ Mayor ATTEST: ~~ City Clerk 1 -6- 2-3-81