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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 4,1982 \ CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK tro~n~ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL OATH OF OFFICE (Historical Commission) HEARING (R- 0 & R- 1 properties) APPROVED TEXT AMENDMENT '- P. /' . , 1\ /, ~fVO I 25:0471 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 1982 The City Council of the City of'Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session Tuesday, May 4, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, Bishop Kline P. Barney, Jr., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Assistant City Manager Jay Corey PRESENT: ABSENT : CouncilmenlMembers Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None On MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of April 20, 1982 were approved. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to the following appointees to the newly created Arcadia Historical Commission. Herbert H. Goddard Mary C. Leupold Lornetta C. Platford Barbara Regan Alice E. Slater Councilman Hannah then welcomed and presented each with credentials. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1194 recommending a Text Amendment allowing unlimited expansion of the main dwelling on R-l and R-O lots with two or more dwellings and deleting the real estate inspection. This would allow the City,- through the modification process, to review all proposals for additions to the main dwelling on a case-by-case basis. This was the recommendation of staff. The Commission felt that the applications should be reviewed by that body rather than the Modification Committee because the membership is more consistent and policies can be established. Staff pointed out that if the modifications are forwarded to the Commission the processing time will be longer (3 weeks in lieu of 2) and the cost to the applicant would be almost five times higher, A Negative Declaration has been prepared for this. Some discussion ensued and Councilman Haltom submitted the possiblity of thinking about adopting a new law which has been recently passed by some cities - that of per- mitting a second house of about 640 sq. ft., for the express lodging of parents who are 60 years old or older, Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Susan Hix, 2015 Holly Avenue, spoke in support of the Text Amendment and explained the ways in which it would help them add to their home, She also felt the Modi- fication Committee should take care of these proposals as there is always a Planning Commissioner present at the meetings; it would also save time and expense to the residents. Ray Brockus, 1309 Standish, questioned the word "unlimi~ed" which he felt might cause some problems in the future. The Planning Director explained that there would still be limitations based upon ather exist- ing Code regulations such as setback, height, etc. -1- 5-4-82 ZONING LAUREL & FOOTHILL (Rep or t May 18) \/ ROLL CALL ~? ~ 25:0472 Jack Green, 1325 Ramona, was in favor of the amendment stating in part that it would allow flexibility and would actually enhance the property value. He was in favor of allowing the Modification Committee to con- sider the proposals case-by-case. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was closed on MOTION by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carred unanimously. It was the consensus of the City Council that the applications go first to the Modification Committee. It was then MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Dring that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed; that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and the City Attorney be directed to prepare the appropriate I ordinance including the provision that applications first be reviewed and considered by the Modification Committee. (Ordinance No. 1738 introduced, see page 7). AYES Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino NOES None ABSENT: None Extensive discussion held on the request of property owners on Laurel Avenue pertaining to the impact of commercial development on Foothill Boulevard on their properties. They had expressed concern on such issues as loss of views, privacy, property values, increased traffic, and crime, also parking which would occur in their area by those in the commercial district. The Commission in its review of this, had felt it would not be appropriate to consider only this area, but consideration should be given to all similar areas in the City. In its deliberations, many aspects of the problems were submitted and a staff report was indicated as necessary to reflect such things as what other areas are similar, parking which already is congested, the beauti- fication of the alley, the commercial developments which might infringe on the privacy of the residents on Laurel Avenue because of the windows. It was noted that the study should be objective - not favoring commercial or residential over the other. The possibility of placing a moratorium on development on Foothill was submitted. However, a report will be pre- pared and submitted to Council and a determination will be made at that time whether or not to have a meeting with the Commission or take some other course of action. Report due May 18, 1982. Council adjourned in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None There being no business to conduct the meeting adjourned to 7 p.m., May 5, 1982 in the Conference Room. I Council reconvened. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, Arcadia, referred to the results of the recent election pertaining to the continued use of safe and sane fireworks in the City. He felt July 4th will soon be here and that the same problems will be encountered by the homeowners. He suggested that the public display in the County Park be disallowed unless the County would be willing to police it, thereby releasing the City Police Department to the business of protecting the residences, which he said is the primary duty of the Police. Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, read and presented relating to the recent election measure concerning the use of a petition safe and -2- 5-4-82 I I ~~~ HEARINGS SCHEDULED (May 18) p~ PARCEL MAP 82-2 I P: CUP (Baskin- Robbins) 5 r- 1/12 ~ LIBRARY (Book shel ving) .:..- r'PlP~ .~ LEAVES/ ABSENCES I .3 01-'/(, r/)J,O WORK ACCEPTED ylN! CONTRACT AWARD (Waterlines) 25:0473 sane fireworks. She felt many voters were confused with the manner in which the ordinance was written and presented on the ballot. She asked COuncil to once again take the matter under consideration, and also the matter of wooden shake shingle roofs. She submitted and summarized various material which she received during the election period. Robert ~ladifko,348 W. Las Flores Avenue, addressed the business of video game arcades. He felt this presented a serious problem for the City and advised that currently hundreds of members of PTA boards from the State are in Sacramento on this very subject. He read one of the resolutions which will be introduced (copies are on file in the office of the City Clerk). He noted ~he lack of control of access to the arcades by school-age children during school hours. He said in part that most of the amusement centers are closed during school hours and that the arcades should also be closed. He asked Council to control or cease issuing permits for video game arcades and that a regulatory ordinance be adopted for this purpose. William Feeney, 2576 Doolittle Avenue, asked for Council assistance in obtaining a 24-hour dedicated subscriber Catholic channel in the Teleprompter negotiations. It would be used for education as well as entertainment purposes. He submitted a communication from the Department of Communications of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles request- ing such consideration by the City Council. CONSENT ITEMS SCHEDULED for May 18, 1982: 1. Tract No. 32873. l2-unit residential condominium at 302 S. Second Avenue. 2. Text Amendment to bring subdivision regulations into consistency with recent revisions to the State Subdivision Map Act. 3. Text Amendment adding regulations pertaining to small car parking standards, APPROVED the tentative map of Parcel Map 82-2 to subdivide one lot into two lots at 1885 North Santa Anita Avenue, The Director of Public Works was authorized to approve and execute the Subdivision Agreement, GRANTED a conditional use permit allowing a change in the use of an existing take-out food establishment to an eating establishment at 108 E. Foothill Boulevard (Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Store). AUTHORIZED the purchase from Gaylord Brothers, the purchase of book shelving in the Library in the amount of $6,040.82 - including setup and installation. Funds are in the Federal Revenue Sharing Program for 1981-82. GRANTED leave of absence requests without pay by Jackie Ziegler, Police Clerk, for six weeks ending August 2, 1982, and for Colleen Hostetter, Parking Control Specialist, for six weeks ending September 20, 1982. ACCEPTED and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to the terms of the contract for work performed by Rieco, Inc., contractor for the resurfac- ing of tennis courts at Holly Avenue School and Hugo Reid Park. AWARDED the contract for the installation of waterlines on Perkins Drive, Flower Street, St. Joseph Street, and various fire hydrants to the low bidder, Monarch Construction of Orange, in the amount of $130,670.00; rejected all other bids; waived any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. -3- 5-4-8.2 OJ e, PI f6,-: I' ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (Wa ter meters) .;ff'lS ./ WORKERS' COMPENSATION AGREEMENT APPROVED RELIEF SEWER LINE APPROVED (Advertise for bids) J) ~~~ AGENDA ITEM WITHDRAWN BLOCK GRANT FUNDS CONTINUED TO MAJ,18 25:0474 APPROVED the specifications for the purchase of water meters for the Water Division small meter replacement program, Estimated cost of the meters would be about $46,000. Funds are budgeted in the Capital Program. The Purchasing Officer was AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids. ALL OF THE ABOVE ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HALTOM, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HANNAH AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Staff submitted a proposed agreement for administrative services for the self-insured Workers' Compensation Program with the firm Fitzpatrick Self-Insurance Administrators, Inc. The City Council, as of March 29, 1982, had authorized staff to start negotiations for such an agreement with said firm to be effective July 1, 1982. The cost for administer- ing the program for 1982-83 is $12,600. Council reviewed a chart indicating relationship to previous fees charged by Fred S. James & Company. The Personnel Director and Finance Director responded to questions concerning the recommendation for a change in firms. It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the Agreement be APPROVED for 1982-83 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement in form approved by the City Attorney. I AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None The Director of Public Works explained that recently the sewer system capacity analysis was completed which revealed eight locations where sewage flow generated in-accordance with adopted general plan for land use will or do exceed the capacity of the existing system. One of the most critical is in the main line which serves the Lower Rancho, Santa Anita Village and West Arcadia multiple zoned areas. The recommended relief line location is in Fairview Avenue between Baldwin Avenue and the County Sanitation Trunk Line in Holly Avenue, After considering other alternatives, it was determined that a bypass line from the manhole at Old Ranch Road and Huntington Drive to the westerly manhole in the sewer'line serving the properties easterly of Baldwin Avenue in Huntington Drive would permit diversion of a suffi- cient quantity of flow to eliminate the capacity deficiency in the lower portion of Baldwin and that in Duarte Road, Advantages of this method were set forth in staff report dated May 4, 1982. . Estimated . cost of construction is $55,000. It was noted that this would elimi- nate the need of a relief line in Fairview Avenue. It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the plans and specifications for this project be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. I AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilman Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Report regarding taxicab rates was WITHDRAWN, Report on cost summary and project summaries - Community Development Block Grant Funds 1982-83. The Los Angeles County Department of Community Development had notified the City in March of this year that the City would be receiving approximately $271,987 in Block Grant Funds for 1982-83. The City to submit to the Department a Statement -4- 5-4 -8 2 I DIAL-A-RIDE ALLOCATION AUTHORIZED / fIO'J ITEM WITHDRAWN 25:0475 of Community Development Objectives. Projects submitted for Council consideration included the following: Home security improvements for low and moderate income persons and senior citizens $50,000.00 Land acquisitionlsite preparation for low and moderate income persons and senior cit,izens 171,987.00 Design studies for revitalization programs for community Dusiness centers 50,000.00 Planning and Administration 10,000.00 It was noted by staff that all projects will come back for full approval of the City Council. Councilman Haltom submitted for consideration including a Handyman Program and suggested holding this matter over, providing time for staff to confer with other cities which have such a program. He noted the need for this type of service. MATTER CONTINUED TO MAY 18. It was noted by staff that the Dial-A-Ride ridership has increased sub- stantially during this fiscal year. The most recent estimate represents a 42% increase over September of 1981 projection, and a 70% increase over last year. This attributed to greater system reliability, adequate I, promotion within the City, fares are lower than other means of trans- I portation, and the continually increasing demand for local public trans- portation. The entire revenue shortfall and reasons therefor were set forth in staff report dated April 28, 1982. To offset the projected operating revenue deficit it was recommended that an allocation of revenue sharing funds be authorized. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Council authorize a $36,067 allocation of revenue sharing funds to the Transit Fund's Operations Account. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None The agenda item relating to the 1983-87 Short Range Transit Plan and Transit Improvement Program was withdrawn. SENIOR CITIZEN I HOUSING PROJECT I Iff) 1 - Council received the report and recommendation concerning an amendment to the Option Agreement for the Senior Citizen Housing Project at 665 W. Naomi Avenue. It was noted by staff that the owners of said property have now agreed to sell to the City the contiguous lot under the same terms and conditions as the original Option Agreement,. ,that all addi- tional acquisition costs will be paid by the developer with no cost to the City - no additional option consideration is necessary for the additional property. In response to an inquiry by Councilman Hannah as to whether or not an appraisal had been obtained and how the figure was calculated, staff advised in part that an appraisal had not been obtained as the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will do that in its review pro- cess...that the price had been negotiated and that the price of the land will not affect the rent the senior citizens will have to pay. HUD will not fund the project unless it feels the land provides adequate security for the development. The City will be privileged to the MAl appraisal once it is available. -5- 5-4-82 ORDINANCE NO_ 1744 ADOPTED ~ I tl~ d~( I.,~l I J .r ORDINANCE NO, 1745 INTRODUCED I COUNCILMAN DRING I COUNCILMAN HANNAH I 25:0476 It was MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the offer concerning the additional land be accepted and that the City Manager be AUTHORIZED to execute the Option Agreement in form approved by the City Attorney. AYES NOES ABSENT: Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content, and read the title of Ordinance No. 1744, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA SUSPENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO, 760 INSOFAR AS IT IMPOSES C-2 ZONING ON 130 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND AMENDING ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9213.10 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY AT 130 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE FROM C-2 TO C-2 & H (HIGH-RISE OVERLAY) SO LONG AS SPECIFIED CONDITIONS ARE COMPLIED WITH." I It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the further reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1744 be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content, and read the title of Ordinance No. 1745 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONSENTING CONDITIONALLY TO THE REORGANIZATION OF TELEPROMPTER CORPORATION INTO ITS PARENT CORPORATION GROUP W CABLE, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION." During this consideration the City Attorney advised Councilman Dring that none of the terms or provisions of the currently-existing franchise agreement are modified, other than the name changes. It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Lojeski, and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the further reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1745 be waived and that same be introduced. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Referred to a study which was to be done regarding a fire station in the south end of town - including an analysis by computer programs as to whether or not a fire station was needed there and response time, etc. The Fire Chief advised in part that the study is now being prepared in-house and is taking longer than anticipated; the computer programming and runs are completed, and they are now in the process of evaluating all data, with the hope it can be completed in June, in time for consideration during the budget sessions. I Referred to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times relating to that city having a committee to work with the'redevelopment agency, and suggested that perhaps more could be accomplished in a shorter period of time if Arcadia had such a committee. The Economic Coordinator explained that a Project Area Committee is in existence; also, that a study, particularly for the downtown area, will be forthcoming. Mayor Pellegrino supported the suggestion of Councilman Hannah. Councilman Hannah also said in part that he is opposed to eliminating the audio-visual portion in the Library Budget and submitted how valuable it is to the young people of the community. It was submitted that the recommendation was from staff because financially it doesn't begin to pay for itself...perhaps a change in fees is indicated. This will come up at Budget consideration time with the Library staff. -6- 5-4-82 I I COUNCILMAN LOJESKI (' ORDINANCE NO. 1738 INTRODUCED I CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT TO MAY 10 25:0477 Expressed the desire that something be done about the regulations relating to political signs on residential properties...they are costly and subject to vandalism~ fires, and destruction to residences, as a matter of fact, he would like to see them eliminated altogether. He also referred to the Olympic Garnes to be held in 1984 - and felt that perhaps Council should consider the formation of a Committee appointed by the Council to work in that regard. The City Attorney advised that the ordinance relating to item 1 (hearing on R-O and R-l properties) could be introduced at this meet- ing if Council so desires. He noted that having the applications go directly to the Modification Committee is a part of the Text Amend- ment. Councilman Dring then presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 1738, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 9292.1.4 AND 9292.1.9 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW UNLIMITED EXPANSION OF THE MAIN DWELLING ON R-l AND R-O LOTS WITH TWO OR MORE DWELLINGS, AND DELETING THE REAL ESTATE INSPECTION REPORT REQUIREMENT." It was further MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No. 1738 be INTRODUCED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None At 9:30 p.m. Council entered an executive session. Reconvened at 10:30 p.m. and adjourned to May 5, 1982 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and the Redevelopment Agency and any closed session, if any, necessary to discuss personnel and litigation matters and evaluation of properties. /l d&~ ~/ ATTEST: ti~;~S;~~ C1.ty Clerk -7- 5-4-82