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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
PRESENTATION
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
a nd the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 5, 1981
The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment
Agency met in a reguler session May 5, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. in the City
Ilall Council Chamber,
Bruce Ballard, Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day
Saints.
Mark Stephens, Arcadia High School Student Representative to the Ar-
cadia School Board
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Councilmen Drfng, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried
the minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of April 7, Adjourned
Meetings of April 13 and 15, Adjourned and Regular meetings of April 21
and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 22 were APPROVED.
Mayor'Gilb introduced Max Fiddler and David Lister of Newcastle, Austral-
ia, and Naze Clark of Belmont, a suburb of Newcastle. Newcastle is a Sis-
ter City and they are visiting in the City and will make a presentation.
Chairman of the Sister City Commission, Harl Crockett, explained the a~
ward, the criteria of which is for a young person 15 - 20 'years of age for
excellence in the field of arts, civic pride, community activities and/or
sports. The Commission felt that Mark Stephens more. than fulfills the re-
quirements with outstanding credentials. Mr. Stephens has a. 4,0 grade
point average and will be. Valedictorian for the 1981 graduating class of
the Arcadia High School, He intends to follow a business career.
Mr, Fiddler along with Mr. Lister made the award stating in part that
the award is in appreciation for the hospitality they have enjoyed when
visiting Arcadia and although the token may be small it is hoped it wiil
keep the youth of the two countries aware of each other. Mr. Crockett
was thanked for keeping them in touch with the details of the nominees and
also the City Council for this opportunity. Mr. Stephens expressed appre-
ciation for the honor which he said might be deserved by many others ,. he
will cherish it for many years, His father and mother were introduced,
Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Stephens and his grandmother Lucy Stephens. Mayor Gilb
asked Messrs, Fiddler and Lister to carry back apprec~ation to the Lord Mayor
for all the work that is done by the Council in Newcastle. '.
~yor Gilb explained the infield picnic of the Arcadia Tournament of
Roses held at the Santa Anita Race Track annually at which a silent auction '
is held for a Mayor, Police and Fire Chiefs. This year Byron Lojeski, Mi-
chelle Lojeski and Rebecca Denne were winners for Mayor, Police and Fire
Chiefs respectively. Photographs were teken of each.
In order to cake the following item out of sequence on the agenda it waa
HOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilmen Saelid and carried
that the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance be waived,
ANNEXATION Council received a report regarding a requested annexation of County terri-
lIQUEBT tory bounded on the north and east by Arcadia city limits, on the south by
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Lemon Avenue and on the west by Temple City. Staff advised that the area
contains 84 plus acres with approximately 1,310 residents and 551 dwelling
units. The zoning is R-l and R-3 with the majority properties developed
with single family dwellings.
The various departments submitted comments relating thereto. 1be Planning
Department reported that out of 402 parcels only 31 meet the City's lot
width, depth and area requirements. The size and configuration of the lots
could lead to numerous modification requests if a property owner wanted to
add on to an existing dwelling. The area is within the Temple City School
District which will not change nor will the postal districts change should
the annexation go through.
Department of Public Works - reported that the anticipated annual cost to
the City would be $19,079 - for sewer maintenance, street sweeping, tree
maintenance, street lights and traffic painting. Recurring on an 8 to 10 I
year cycle could amount to $15,142,... with the total for the first year
about $34,271. It was noted in the report that about half of the streets
do not have curb or gutters, some have no gutters at all and some sidewalks
are in need of replacement .. there would be an immediate l;~bility'to the
City upon annexation until all repairs are made. Estimated income from Gas
Tax Funds, based on current allocations, would be $11,200 per year.
Water is presently being served by the East Pasadena Water Company and it
was noted in the Water Department report that the water rate charged by
that Company is about 95% higher than the City of Arcadia.
Fire Department report notes that the water main sizes for fire protection
are a 4" and 6" .. the basic requirement for a residential area are 1500
GPM fire flow and fire hydrant spacing of about 500'. It was also stated
in the report that the water deficiency along with inadequate hydrant cov,
erage falls short of the minimum standards as recommended for fire protec-
tion in Arcadia. The legal ramifications were explored in the report and
it was stated that correction of the existing deficiencies would require
several water main replacements and the installation of 12 fire hydrants.
It was also stated that the department could serve the area and it was es-
timated that the projected increase in fire protection would cost about
$21,000 per year.
Police Department indicated that based on the addition of about 1,310
residents the department would need two additional officers at about
$51,246 for the first year. No additional vehicles or equipment would
be necessary.
Finance Department reported that the assessed valuation of the area is
$5,963,450 ... based on the $4 rate and using the City's property tax 'rate
plus State Fund revenues it is estimated the City would receive $23,854 for
the fiscal year of 1981-82. The City would receive approximately $38,076
in State subventions and allocations which includes cigarette tax, highway
users tax, motor vehicle license fees, off highway motor vehicles license
fees and highway carrier uniform business license fees.
Recreation Department indicated that the annexation would have little or
no effect on the City's programs.
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Mayor Gilb stated for the benefit of those in the audience who were inter-
ested in the annexation that due to the pressure of government business (a~-
ing the City Council at this time - (budget sessions, labor negotiations
and the like) - it had been suggested that this matter be held over until
the regular meeting of July 7. It was so MOVED by Councilman Saelid, sec-
onded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, 'Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
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Councilman Dring noted that the dollar figures submitted by staff thus
far do not indicate the revenue to be derived from the sewer service
charges - also the utility users tax .. which could more than offset the
dollar impact. He also referred to the water system and what would be
the possibility and cost of acquiring the East Pasadena Water Company.
Also what streets need to be dedicated to the City.. can some of them
be left private.
Councilman Haltom expressed concern about water pressure in order to pro-
vide adequate fire protection .. he also noted the restrictions should a
property owner want to add on to his home .. also the street lighting pro-
cedures and any assessment therefor. He felt those wanting to be annexed
should be aware of all the possibilities of costs and/or other problems.
Councilman Pellegrino brought up the involvement of the County in this ...
and felt the residents in the subject area should be advised on what route
they should take .. and also that they should be apprised of any cost they
would incur.
Councilman Saelid stated in part that he felt the people realize that im-
provements the City might require could certainly be an encumbrance on
them ... requirements that perhaps Temple City would not require and cer-
tainly the County has not,required ... that with the substandard lot con-
figurations in the area they might bring about more difficulties in terms
of making more improvements to their existing homes .. with modification
requirements and the like. That as Councilmen they have a responsibility
to see that it doesn't place the City in a position where the annexation
would cost the City money in the long run ... if it can be pencilled out
so that it makes sense and some of the problems can be answered and the
people desire tore brought into the City he could support it.
Assistant Fire Chief Elder explained that the department went over the
streets, looked at the homes, the private driveways, the streets .. and
they saw no problem as far as making tactical attacks to fires .. the main
problem was the water system.. the mains are very inadequate.. the mains
are not contiguous to the streets .. and are in the majority only 4" size
... some streets do not have hydrants for as much as 1400 or 1500 feet
apart.
Although this is not a public hearing Mayor Gilb, with the consent of the
Council, asked for those who would like to address Council in this regard.
Edwin Jenkins, 9714 Callita, in the County territory, spoke at length re-
ferring in part to a petition which was filed with Arcadia May 5 with more
than 400 signatures favoring the annexation; that according to the Sheriff's
Department theirs is a relatively free crime area ... that the majority of
the residents in the area shop in Arcadia ... that they will do whatever is
necessary to become a part of the City and are more than willing to take on
any slight increases in fees, assessments etc., to upgrade the property to
the standards of Arcadia.
Councilman Dring suggested that at the time this is considered the residents
of the area have a cost analysis so they will know what the bottom line
dollar cost would be - before they take the petition around to fill the le-
gal requirement.
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CONTINUED - Appeal from Planning Commission's denial of an application for
a conditional use permit to add a drive-thru facility and expand the freez-
er area of the McDonald's eating establishment at 143 E. Foothill Boulevard.
On April 21 this matter was referred back to the Planning Commission inas-
much as a revised plan was submitted. The Planning Director advised that
the Commission considered this plan and it was recommended for approval sub-
ject to conditions spelled out in a report. Modification to allow an addi-
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tional 20+ sq. ft., per face to the existing free-standing sign was also
recommended for approval.
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HEARING
Tract No.
42202
Tentative
Map APPROVED
HEARING
APPEAL
Steele
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Steve Frohling, 755 Singinswood Drive, with business at 143 E. Foothill
Boulevard, responded to questions and said in particular that they have
an opening on the east side, a new trash corral which would be very easi-
ly picked up within the traffic flow by Best Disposal.. it would not con-
flict with the traffic situation as long as they cane early enough.
During this consideration Councilman Haltom said he would like to see the
left turn only lane taken out and have a right turn only so it goes with
the flow of traffic. Mr. Frohling said he will watch this and endeavor to
work it out if it becomes a problem.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously.
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried)
on roll call vote as follows that the Council find in favor of the appeal -
that this is an appropriate improvement; that the City Attorney be directed
to prepare a resolution in accordance with the staff report and the recom-
mendations therein; also that the modification be granted to allow the addi
tional twenty sq. ft., per face to the existing free-standing sign.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
Planning Commission recommendation concerning Tract No. 42202 proposing
a ten-unit residential condominium at 1036 Fairview Avenue. Mayor Gilb
declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing 'was
CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Dring
and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by
Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the
tentative map of Tract No. 42202 be APPROVED subject to conditions.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
Appeal by David and Louise Steele from Planning Commission denial of a
modification request concerning sideyard setback for aviary and water fil-
ter. It had denied a request for an existing aviary to be locatd 2' 011
from the easterly property line in lieu of 5' 011 required and for a request
for a water filter for fish pond to be I' 611 from the westerly property
line in lieu of 5' 011 required.
Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and Charles Chivetta, 101 E. Hunting-
ton Drive, representing the applicants said that the filter is non-mechani-
cal ... no permit was necessary when it was constructed in 1974 .. it has
nO moving parts ... cannot be seen from the street or adjoining properties
and produces no noise which is not permitted by the City noise regulations.
If they had been notified in the 'begi~ning that a permit was necessary they
would not have constructed it in the said'area. As to the aviary... it
was purchased from the Buena Park Deer Park and was transported to their
address .. it has not been used for aviary purpose at the subject address ,
." the use is permitted by the Code it is located at the rear of the
property... is not a fire hazard .. is open for storage of garden tools.
It would create a problem to attempt to move it .. the encroachment is mino
in nature and does not have an adverse effect upon the adjoining properties
He asked the City Council to favorably consider the appeal.
SPEAKING IN FAVOR WERE:
Tom Tierney
Denis Weber
Cassandra Sisterman
Byron Fox
436 Sharon Road
410 Sharon Road
429 Los Altos
451 Los Altos
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ROLL CALL
ARA
RESOLUTION
NO. 63
ADOPTED
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Roberta Reed, 458 Los Altos, spoke in opposition ... she would like to
see the code requirements enforced ... that when irresponsible building
occurs the rights of bordering properties are taken advantage of and
forces neighbors to speak against neighbors ... and creates a hostile
environment. She continued in part - referring to the noise from the
filter and that additional construction has taken place which has affect-
ed the fair market price of her home. She asked at what point does the
City's protection apply to her and her property... she built on her prop-
erty with the full knowledge that she must comply with city codes. In
response to a question Mrs. Reed stated in part that she has lived there
for 10 years and the filter has been there 7 years ... her kitchen is
across the driveway from the filter and her patio is adjacent to the kit-
chen. .. she said the noise has gone down dramatically during the last
few weeks ...
Vir~inia Konzelman, 445 Los Altos, said in part that people are attracted
to Arcadia because of its high community standards " while there might
be occasions when the code can be bent and no one is affected, however,
this is not the case ." that she knows the effect the construction has
had on the Reeds' .. she would like to see the residents receive protec-
tion of the law more automatically because requiring persons to speak at
a public hearing can put a strain on neighborhood relations.
In response to a question Mr. Chivetta said in part that the Steeles'
would be willing to place baffles around the mechnicsl equipment.
Mrs. Steele, 450 Los Altos, said in part she would rather move the aviary
building than to take it down ... say four feet to the south. All of the
neighbors signed in favor of the modification except the Reeds.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried unanimous-
ly. It was then MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Dring
that the appeal be granted; that the request would secure an appropriate
improvement and would prevent an unreasonable hardship; that the requested
modifications be granted (B 6. C in report dated May S) and that the appeal
be granted.
Councilman Saelid then commented in part that he would hope the process
Council has available allows them to use a rule of reason in terms of what
is reasonable and the code should in most instances be upheld. He has
looked into this particular case and felt that if the filter had not been
there for seven years, but was a new situation, he probably would have
looked at it differently.. that during those seven years if it had been
truly a hardship it would have been brought to Council at an earlier time
as to the aviary it really would not accomplish anything to move it four
feet. It was felt the Steeles would like to keep the noise down as much
as possible for their own good as well as the neighbors. Roll call vote
was then taken on the motion.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
The City Council recessed in order to act as the
ARCAD IA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT:
ABSENT
Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
Member Dring presented, read the title of Resolution No. ARA-63 entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CERTIFYING REVIEW AND
CONSIDERATION OF THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE EAST HUNT-
INGTON DRIVE REDEVELOPMENT AREA, AND MAKING FINDINGS OF OVERRIDING CON-
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SIDERATIONS REIATING TO MITIGATION MEASURES AND PROJECT ALTERNATIVES AND
APPROVING AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
ADOPT THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL REDE-
VELOPMENT PROJECT", and MOVED that the reading of the full text be waived.
Motion seconded by Member Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
Member Saelid then MOVED for adoption. Motion seconded by Member Pelle-
grino and csrried on roll call vot~ as follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
Member Dring
None
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Member Dring said his reasons for opposing the adoption of, this resolu-
tion are 1) that it is not entirely true in his opinion that the City
needs a greater tax base as a result of Proposition 13; 2) that it is
stated in the resolution that this development plan will be necessary
to eliminate blight with which he does not agree and 3) he is not sure
it will substantially increase sales tax revenue and transient occupancy
tax revenues to the City and tax increment revenues of the Agency...
that with the amount of dollars being put out he does not know that it is
even a reasonable business decision.
Member Saelid then commented in part that certainly this year the City is
not in a situation where adopting this resolution is necessary.. and even
if there were instantaneous development there it would not mean that it
would keep the City out of difficulty.. however, all one has to do is to
look at the neighboring communities, such as San Marino, which has limited
commercial, and find that when Proposition 13 went through they found them-
selves in dire straits .. that unless different legislation comes into be-
ing Arcadia is going to be suffering from a lack of revenue .. somewhere
downstream. Planning has to take place in advance .. he does not like the
term 'blight' either but that is a term in accordance with California's
Redevelopment Law.
The Agency then adjourned to 7 p.m. May 11, 1981 in the Conference Room.
Council reconvened.
CONSENT ITEMS
SCHEDULED hearing on Planning Commission resolution No. 1160, recommend-
ing a zone change from PR-3 & D to PR-l for property located at 536 Las
Tunas Drive for MAY 19, 1981.
APPROVED Planning Commission Resolution No. 1161 granting a conditional
use permit to operate a school in the church facili~~ at 225 E. Live Oak
Avenue.
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ACCEPTED work performed by Tennyson Pipeline Company in the installation
of booster pumps and valves at the Orange Grove G and H facility: AUTHOR-
IZED final payment pursuant to the terms of the contract.
APPROVED the refurbishing of the drafing section of the, Engineer.ing Divi-
sion. Total cost would be $4,800 with funds from the Capital Improvement
Project Budget for 1980-81.
ALL OF THE ABOVE ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN SAELID,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN PELLEGRINO AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS
FOLLa./S:
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CONTROL
PANELS
(EMERGENCY)
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Design
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AYES
NOES
ABSENT :
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
Request for approval of an expenditure to permit the modification of the
pump control panels at the Santa Anita Booster and Canyon Booster Stations
to provide necessary connections and switching to utilize a portable gen-
erator set to supply electrical power to these pumps. This would allow
the Water Department to plug in a portable trailer mounted generator set
at each site to provide emergency power to pump water in the event of a
prolonged power failure due to disasters such as fire or earthquake.
Councilman Dring said in part that he was concerned about this item in-
asmuch as there had not been any formal bidding process and it runs con-
trary to the policy. The Water Manager explained that if Council desires
to go to formal bidding it would have to authorize staff to solicit pro-
posals from consultants to design the work and then to go the formal bid
route. There would be an additional expenditure for an engineer to de-
sign it. He said the only time frame is that they have it before the next
fire hazard season.
Councilman Haltom observed in part that how would one know unless it is
designed by a qualified engineer that the firm submitting the proposal is
necessarily engineering it to the City's specifications and in accordance
with the electrical code ... he would also rather have more than one bid
on projects ... that it is tremendously difficult for the City inspectors
to inspect any technical piece of equipment.
Councilman Saelid said in part that he too would feel a lot better if
there were several bids ... however, it appears to be a relatively simple
job and he would like to see Council proceed with it as he can foresee
the project costing a lot more.
Councilman Pellegrino agreed in part with Councilman Haltom, however, he
also felt it would be more costly to go through the process of soliciting
additional bids and having the project designed, he would support staff
recommendation to proceed with the one proposal.
Following additional discussion Councilman Haltom MOVED to AUTHORIZE the
Water Manager to solicit bids for the design of this project and report
back to Council. Councilman Dring seconded the motion which was carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
Council received the report and recommendation concerning bids received
for the resurfacing of tennis courts at Newcastle, Tierra Verde and Bi-
centennial Parks. It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by
Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that a contract
in the amount of $9,450 be awarded to RIECO, INC.,; that any informalities
or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived; that the Mayor
1340!' and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute the contract in form approved by
i'oJ, ',jthe City Attorney and that $11,000 be appropriated from Capital Im-
/ ~;ll 'I' t provement Account to cover construction, engineering, inspection and con-
tingencies.
TENNIS COURT
RESURFACING
CONTRACT
AWARDED
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'Advertise
for bids
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
Council received and reviewed the plans and specifications for the recon-
struction and landscaping of traffic islands in Old Ranch Road the
work would consist of removing temporary curbs and pavement in the median
islands, construction of concrete curbs, installation of street lights,
automatic irrigation system and landscaping.
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GENERAL
LIABILITY
INSURANCE
May 19
LOW WATER I
PRESSURE
AREAS
WATER RATE
INCREASE
APPROVED
PLANJl
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It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the plans and specifications be
APPROVED and that the City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids for
this project to be financed from Capital Improvement Project Funds.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
Councilmen Dring, Haltom
None
Staff noted that as of June 1, 1981 the General Liability Insurance ex-
pires; that quotations have been requested from Huntington Associates
with whom the City has dealt for ten years and the Independent Cities
Risk Management Authority of which the City is a member .... Sealed bids
were received by the City Clerk. Following extensive discussion the City
Clerk opened the bids and the Finance Director read the proposals
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1. Marsh-McGlennan representing
the Joint Powers Authority
$42.350
2. Huntington Associates
28,823.65
In order to check into the proposals this matter will be held over until
the next regular meeting (May 19).
Council
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action.
accepted the additional information on the low water pressure
This is in addition to the report it received on April 7. No
The Water Manager submitted a revised water rate projection based on modi-
fication to the proposed Five Year Capital Program. Two proposals labeled
Plan Bl and Plan B2 were reviewed.
Plan "Bl" consists of a discontinuance of the m1n:unum water allowance of
600 cubic feet effective July 1, 1981 (equivalent to a 12% increase in
the average residential water bill); an increase in the minimum standby
charge based on water meter size by 25% effective on July 1, 1982 (equiva-
lent to a 6% increase in the average residential water bill); and a 30%
water rate increase effective July 1, 1983. The combined effect of these
three increases would be to increase the average water bill by $6.76 ev-
ery two months after July 1, 1983, or an overall increase of 44%. Re-
serves under this plan would average $405,000 over the five year period.
Plan "B2" is a 30% water rate increase effective July 1, 1981. This in-
crease would raise the average water bill by $3.42 every two months after
July 1, 1981, for an overall increase of 22%. Reserves under this plan
would average $680,000 over the five year period with very large reserves
being accumulated the first four years of the five year period.
While both plans achieve the objectives of funding operational expenses
and capital improvements while maintaining adequate reserves it was noted that
Plan Bl avoids the very large reserves accumulated for the first few years
under Plan B2, it allows for mid-stream adjustments in rate increases plan-
ned for the next two years based on evaluation of actual reserves and needs I
at that time, and would maintain a smaller deficit between revenue and op-
erating expenditures at the end of the five year period, thereby requiring
a smaller rate increase in the following years.
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Haltom and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Plan Bl be APPROVED to be effec-
tive JULY 1, 1981. This will be reviewed annually.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
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HOME
OCCUPATION
PERMIT FEES
(Tabled)
SEWER
DEFICIENCIES
HELD OVER
UNTIL BUDGET
CONSIDERATION
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NO. 1718
ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1719
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4959
ADOPTED
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Discussion held on whether or not it is equitable to charge a home occu-
pation fee as well as a business license fee to persons utilizing their
homes as a place of business. The Council in May 1980 adopted an ordi-
nance (No. 1701) establishing the regulations for home occupations and
in June of the same year adopted a resolution establishing a fee of $25
for the processing of an application. Staff recommended a renewal fee
of $5. Councilman Saelid MOVED to TABLE this matter. Councilman Pelle-
grino seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
The recently completed sewerage system capacity analysis prepared by the
Boyle Engineering Corporation lists eight areas in need of relief lines.
Project priorities and way of financing the improvements were explored.
Cost is estimated to be $614,000. Funding options, Project priorities
and recommendations were set forth in staff report dated May 5. It was
the consensus that this matter be considered as Council reviews the
budget for the ensuing year.
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1718, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9255.1.5 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO AUTHORIZE LIMITED IMPROVEMENTS TO NONCONFORMING SINGLE-FAMILY
DWELLINGS IN THE R-3 ZONE".
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 Ordinance No. 1718 be waived and ADOPTED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Gilb
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1719, entitled: '~N ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING CERTAIN BUILDING REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN
ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILD-
ING CODE, 1979 EDITION, UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1979 EDITION,
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1976 EDITION, AND WITH CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND
DELETIONS THERETO, AND AMENDING, ADDING AND DELETING CERTAIN BUILDING
REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE".
It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Dring and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the
full text of Ordinance No. 1719 be waived and ADOPTED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 4959, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA CERTIFYING REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF THE FINAL ENVIRON-
MENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE EAST HUNTINGTON DRIVE REDEVELOPMENT AREA,
AND MAKING FINDINGS OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS RELATING TO MITIGATION
MEASURES AND PROJECT ALTERNATIVES FOR GENERAL PLAN CHANGE GP 80-1, TEXT
AMENDMENT 81-1 AND THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT".
It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carri-
ed on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text of Reso-
lution No. 4959 be waived.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gi1b
None
None
It was then MOVED by Councilman Sae1id, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino
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NO. 1720
INTRODUCED
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NO. 1721
INTRODUCED
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1722
INTRODUCED
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and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4959 be
ADOPTED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Haltom, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Gilb
Councilman Dring
None
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and
read the title of Ordinance No. 1720, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA AMENDING SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF AND ADDING A NEW SECTION TO TI-
TLE 1 OF DIVISION 5, PART 7, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IX OF THE ARCADIA MUNICI-
PAL CODE, PERTAINING TO USES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS IN THE
COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-l ZONE, AND ADDING A NEW DIVISION 0 TO PART
6, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IX CREATING A COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-l ZONE."
It was MOVED by Councilman Saeli~, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino
carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the
text of Ordinance No. 1720 be waived.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
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Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
It was further MOVED by Councilman Sae1id, seconded by Councilman Pelle-
grino and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1720
be INTRODUCED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Haltom, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Gi1b
Councilman Dring
None
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and
read the title of Ordinance No. 1721, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 3214.17
THERETO WHICH ADDS SECTION 10.16 AND ITS SUBSECTIONS TO ARTICLE X OF THE
UNIFORM TRAFFIC ORDINANCE RESTRICTING THE PARKING OF VEHICLES TRANSPORT-
ING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS."
It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full
text of Ordinance No. 1721 be waived and INTRODUCED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
The City Attorney'presented for the first time, explained the content and
read the title of Ordinance No. 1722, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490 AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT."
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of Ordinance No. 1722
be waived.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
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It was further MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pelle-
grino and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1722 be
INTRODUCED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
Councilmen Dring,
None
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4955
ADOPTED
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TELEPROMPTER
MERGER
APPROVED
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ADJOURNED TO
May 11
7 p.m.
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 4955, entitled: '~RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA TO ESTABLISH A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AREA-l LAND USE DESIG-
NATION AND AMENDING THE GENERAL PlAN MAP DESIGNATIONS FROM COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AREA-l FOR THE PROPERTIES BOUNDED ON
THE NORTH BY THE 210 FREEWAY, ON THE SOUTH BY THE AT 6. SF RAILROAD, ON
THE EAST BY FIFTH AVENUE, AND ON THE WEST BY SECOND AVENUE."
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, saconded by Councilman Pellegrino and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full
text of Resolution No. 4955 be waived and ADOPTED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
Request for consent for the merger of Teleprompter Corporation with T. C.
Acquisition, Inc., a Fourth-Tiered subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric
Corporation. Possible ways to accomplish this were set forth in staff
report dated April 18. The Westinghouse corporation was formed exclu-
sively for merger with Teleprompter. The terms of the franchise with
Teleprompter were explored.
During this consideration Steve Burley of Teleprompter responded to ques-
tions in the area of response time for calls for repairs, improved re-
ception in specific locations and the expansion of service. Mr. Burley
stated also that the company is agreeable to all of the changes proposed
by the City Council and that Teleprompter has the money to do what it has
promised to do in an expeditious manner.
It was then MOVED by Councilman Sae1id, seconded by Councilman Dring and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Attorney be directed
to prepare the appropriate ordinance effecting the change in ownership as
detailed in the merger plan.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
The City Council entered a CLOSED SESSION, reconvened and adjourned at
12:15 a.m., May 6, 1981 to 7 p.m. May 11 in memory of Frank Chalmers.
Mayor Gilb stated that Mr. Chalmers had lived in the City all of his
life. He had open heart surgery, became ill on the 15th and passed a-
way on the 29th of March. He was only 50 years of age. Frank and his
mother had a business on Foothill Boulevard and they supported all of
the activities in the City... in fact they both went on almost all of
the Sister City trips .. he was a great friend of the City. He MOVED
to adjourn the meeting in memory of Frank Chalmers. Motion seconded
by Councilman Sae1id and carried unanimously. A certificate will be
presented for Mr. Chalmers.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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