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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 18,1982 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE " ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL c r} YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD TO ALEX TRlGONIS 1\ SC I CERTIFICATE {GILB) / CERTIFICATE (SAELlD) (' 25:0483 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MAY 18, 1982 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session Tuesday, May 18, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Pastor Roger Sonnenberg, Our Savior Luthern Church Councilman Richard A. Haltom PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen/Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None A correction in the Roll Call in the Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes for May 4 was made to indicate that Councilman Lojeski was present. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried unanimously that the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular meeting of May 4, 1982 be approved as corrected. PRESENTATIONS Edith Casey, Chairman of the Arcadia Sister City Commission, advised that the recipient for this year's award is Alex Trigonis, who was selected by the Arcadia High School and approved by the Commission. Alex is Chairman of the Arcadia Youth Commission, Vice President of the Junior Republican Club, an Eagle Scout, Boys State in 1981, Youth Citizenship Awardee from the Soroptimist Club, and has received other awards. Harl Crockett presented the trophy to Alex on behalf of Max Fiddler and David Lister of Newcastle Sister City Committee. The trophy was designed by Mr. Fiddler; it is made of Australian Rosewood and exempli- fies the flame of friendship. Mr. Trigonis thanked the Commission and asked Mr. Reg Mason (from Newcastle) to convey his appreciation to the Sister City Committee in that City. He also expressed appreciation to the City Council. Edith Casey then presented a Certificate of Appreciation to former Mayor Charles E. Gilb for his support and many endeavors on behalf of the Commission. Mr. Gilb could not be present and former Councilman Jack Saelid accepted the award on his behalf. Mrs. Casey then presented a Certificate of Appreciation to former City Councilman and Mayor Jack Saelid for his support as liaison to the Commission, his loyalty in attending the meetings, and his advice. Mr. Saelid thanked the Commission and said in part that he hopes the Arcadia High School Band will be able to go to Newcastle, Australia, through local support to celebrate their recognition of our American Independence Day. -1- 5-18-82 PUBLIC HEARING Subdivision Regulations (Approved) , 1A- P ~R' PUBLIC HEARING Small Car Parking Regulations (Approved) v' ) / . It ~ . ... I. . PUBLIC HEARING Condominium 302 S. Second (Approved) ZONING Foothill Bl. Eo Laurel Ave. (May 22) / 25:0484 Planning Commission Resolution No. 1196 recommending a Text Amendment (82-2) to bring the City's subdivision regulations into consistency with recent revisions to the State Subdivision Map Act. State regula- tions supercede local regulations, and in order to avoid confusion regarding the regulations, this is recommended. It was noted in the staff report dated May 18 that pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Act, the Planning Department prepared a Negative Declaration. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open. No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried unanimously. It was further MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and that said Text Amendment be APPROVED. AYES NOES ABSENT: 1 Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Planning Commission Resolution No. 1197 recommending a Text Amendment (82-3) to add small car parking regulations to the Arcadia Municipal Code. This was prepared by staff at the direction of the City Council. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried unanimously. Discussion ensued and Councilman Lojeski asked that the proposed text amendment be submitted to the Parking Place Commission for its considera- tion concerning restriping Parking District Numbers 1 and 2. Whereupon Councilman Lojeski MOVED to 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 prepare the appropriate ordinance. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen None None Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino Tentative map of Tract No. 32B73 for a l2-unit residential condominium at 302 S. Second Avenue. Conditions of approval were set forth in the staff report. A Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the Negative Declaration be APPROVED and FILED and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; that the tract is consistent with the General Plan and 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. AYES NOES ABSENT: 1 Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None The City Council on May 4 requested staff to report back to Council concerning the preparation of a report which would address alternatives and what would be involved in staff's undertaking a study of this matter. This was in response to the residents on Laurel Avenue who expressed concern about their privacy, etc., from the commercial con- struction taking place on Foothill Boulevard. The report indicated that the concerns are not unique as residential property owners throughout the City who are located adjacent to -2- 5-18-82 I . 1 " CIVIC CENTER ATHLETIC FIELD IMPROVEMENTS (Approved) I f I?jk~ 25:0485 commercial properties face all or nearly all of the same impacts, staff felt that any study should address the commercial/residential zoning interface and not just the problems of this particular area ... any findings resulting fro~ such study shbuld then be applied City-wide or to specific area(s) which are found to require special treatment. Alternative actions which Council could take at this time were set forth in the report dated May 18, one of which would be the placing of a mora- torium for a stated period of time - during the interim, staff to pro- ceed with the preparation of the study. . Discussion ensued on various aspects of this matter. In response to a question the City Attorney said in part that it would be possible to restrict window openings on the south side of the commercial buildings by the adoption of an ordinance. This would be a moratorium on the construction of windows facing southi it would not be a moratorium on buildings - windows only. There is an element of urgency involved because of the issuance of permits for the construction of commercial buildings on Foothill Boulevard. Although this is not a public hearing, Mayor Pellegrino permitted Jack Long, 944 Portola, owner of property on Foothill Boulevard, to speak. Mr. Long said in part that those who purchased property on Laurel knew of the commercial zoning on Foothill... Based on the Modification Committee's approval of their revised plan and the lack of any opposi- tion at the final meeting, they proceeded in good faith, and any delay now would be very unfair and would create a financial burden. They do not as yet have their building' permit. Councilman Hannah MOVED to direct staff to proceed with a study and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the urgency ordinance precluding windows on commercial buildings where they abut R-l resi- dential, no permits to be issued without first having obtained a modification. MOTION seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on a roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None It was the consensus of the City Council also that as the study pro- gresses, they might modify their position regarding windows adjacent to R-l - possibly even change the elevation of the windows if it is decided the elevation does not infringe upon the privacy of R-l resi- dential. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended an allocation of $4,000 for improvements to the Civic Center Athletic Field, primarily the grass and drainage system. The Director of .Recrea~ion responded to questions and the Director of Public Works explained the needs. These recommendations were reached after a meeting with members of the Recreation and Public Works Departments, American Youth Soccer Organization, and Club Soccer representatives as well as members of the Recreation Commission. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the improvements be approved at a cost not to exceed $4,000 and funds be appropriated as follows: $2,000 from the Civic Center and Recreation Trust Funds (donations made by various organizations for this purpose); and $2,000 from the Parks and Recreation Facilities Fund. The funds are to be placed in an account for use of A.Y.S.O. to accomp- lish the work and that disbursement be subject to the satisfactory com- pletion of the work and approval of the Director of Public Works. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrin None None -3- 5-18-82 ROLL CALL ADJOURNMENT I STREET IMPROVEMENT JEFFRIES AUTHORIZED .. lyL/o/ f NONCONFORMING GARAGE USE CONTINUATION (Approved) , I 1.111): . (fill f ( , SO CAL EDISON REQUEST Lamp Conversion RESPONSE' AUTHORIZED 25 :0486 Council recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT : Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None There being no business to come before the Agency the meeting was adjourned to Saturday, May 22, 1982 at 9 a.m. in the Conference Room. Council reconvened. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Bert Johnson, 331 E. Winnie Way, spoke at length concerning redevelopment, during which time he requested the Agency to con- sider allocating the $550,000 as follows: $450,000 to the Arcadia School District - and $50,000 to the Junior Community College District. He noted the need by the Districts of such funds and that the money is available. (Remarks in transcript form). Raymond Brockus, 1309 Standish, asked if under the ordinance relating to safe and sane fireworks, would not the Council have the right to rule on what are safe and sane fireworks. The City Attorney responded in part that the ordinance makes reference to the Health & Safety Code that defines what are and are not safe and sane fireworks. In addition, the ordinance requires that only those fireworks labeled as such by the State Fire Marshal may be sold, so it's a double check and balance to make sure that only those so labeled and so designated are sold. 1 CONSENT ITEMS The County Road Department proposes to improve Jeffries between Tenth and Loganrita Avenues. The westerly portion of the street is within Arcadia's boundary and the work to be performed therein is estimated to cost $6,000. In order to have the work accomplished the following action was taken: Find that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement and appropriated $7,500 from Gas Tax Funds to pay for the work. RESOLUTION NO. 5039 WAS ADOPTED LATER IN THIS MEETING. The request for continuation of this use at 40 W. Live Oak Avenue until July 20, 1982. Both of the above Were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None I Discussion held on the request of the Southern California Edison Company for the conversion of 197 Edison-owned 1000 lumen incandescent lamps to high pressure sodium vapor in various locations in the City. It was noted by staff that this conversion would increase City costs by $4,376.64 per year at current costs while saving the utility company 41.7% in power consumption. This matter was disapproved by Council on April 1, 1980. Staff noted that the 1000 lumen lamps are inefficient and provide little useful illumination because they are bare bulbs sus- pended approximately 25 feet above the pavement and light rays are not directed at the pavement. - It was the consensus of the City Council that a communication be directed to the Southern California Edison Company, City/Area Manager, signed by -4- 5-18-82 GAME MACHINES (No action) / 1 . COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT FUNDS APPROVED FOR HANDYMAN ' PROJECT 1 ORDINANCE NO. 1738 ADoPTED ^ 1), Yo 0 r . 25:0487 the Mayor, that their proposition is not reasonable and that it is recommended they offer their rate structure to reflect the cost savings they would be achieving if these conversions were made. Council received and considered at length the recommendation of the Planning Commission for a four month moratorium on the issuance of permits for, among other uses, game machines in excess of two, arcades and amusement centers. During the deliberations Councilman Lojeski, as liaison to the Commission, explained its position, and MOVED to APPROVE the recommendation. This died for lack of a second. Council- man Hannah was not opposed to a moratorium but he would like more input and noted that Council had received information at this meeting which was contrary to that receiv~d and acted upon at the May 4 meeting. Councilman Dring felt there has not been any indication that there is a problem, only speculation, and he would not be interested in a mora- torium based on speculation. The Police Chief stated in part that the only problem the Department has encountered has been bicycles on the sidewalk left by patrons in front of the locations; that he has visited each one. Councilman Haltom submitted that he has visited arcades in other cities as a spectator and thus far has not observed anything other than the young people who want to play the games; that each application should be investigated on its own merit. He noted the amount of money an investor puts into this type of business and felt he is going to operate a good clean business or he won't be in it very long: Councilman Lojeski suggested that the Councilmen visit the locations which have opened up locally. This matter was continued from May 4: review of community development objectives for 1982-83 Community Development Block Grant Funds. At that time staff was requested to provide information relating to the inclusion of a handyman program. This program would provide labor and materials to make minor repairs to dwellings of qualified applicants - such things as exterior painting, installation of smoke detectors, security locks, and minor household repairs. The applicant would have to meet RUD's family income limitations and provide verification of the income and ownership of the house; work is usually done by a licensed contractor. If Council approves, staf{'recommended that the program provide up to $1,500 for minor house repairs and that the $50,000 which was previously being considered for the home security program be allocated at this time for the handyman grant program. Discussion ensued on the cost of administering such a program, and Council reviewed the revised Cost Summary and Project Summary which includes a handyman grant program. In response to a concern expressed by Councilman Hannah, the City Manager explained that staff feels there are sufficient other Community Development Block Grant Funds available to assist in the completion of the first Senior Citizen Rousing Project. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the program as submitted in staff report dated May 18 be APPROVED and that the City Manager be authorized to execute the Memorandums of Understanding. (A Memorandum of Understanding is the final step in receiving the Block Grant Funds.) AYES NOES ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content, and read the content of Ordinance No. 1728, 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." ._ '_'__.___+__..~'h '__0_.__'____,__ -5- 5-18-82 ORDINANCE NO. 1745 ADOPTED t) {/,tt1 r ;) ORDINANCE NO. 1746 URGENCY ADOPTED 25 ~0488 It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom, that the reading of the full text be waived. During this deliberation dis- cussion was held on the procedure in considering modification applica- tions. The City Attorney had advised Council that the Modification Committee, at its own discretion, may forward the application to the Planning Commission. It is not the intent and purpose of this ordinance that the Modification Committee direct any of its approvals for review by the Planning Commission as an administrative directive because that would defeat the purpose of the Modification Committee. Roll call vote was then taken on the MOTION to ADOPT: AYES NOES ABSENT: ~,' . Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None The City Attorney presented, 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 CORPORA- TION INTO ITS PARENT CORPORATION GROUP W CABLE, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION." 1 It was MOVED by Councilmen Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Haltom 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 b~ adopted. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Prior to reading this ordinance in full, a discussion ensued. It was determined that Section 6424.2.4 (page 3) reflect $175.00 "as a permit fee for the issuance of such a permit." Page 4 (item I): "No more rhan twelve permits" was changed to '''No more~J:..an eighteen permits". 3ame page (item 4): the word "one" was changed to "nine" in the first two lines. \1hereupon the Ordinance was read in full by the Councilmen and the City L' httorney. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman TH~'~jeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. SAK.746 be ADOPTED AS URGENCY. RESOLUTION NO. 5039. ADOPTED p 'j f /.-' "" r- ~' CLAIM REJECTED (Industrial Indemnity Company) AYES NOES ABSENT: .Counci1men Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution N. 5039, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF JEFFRIES AVENUE AND TENTH AVENUE INTERSECTION WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES." It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 5039 be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None 1 On MOTION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried on roll call vote as follows, the claim of Industrial Indemnity Company as Subrogee of Investory Control Systems was REJECTED. Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None -6- -. 5-18-82 AYES NOES ABSENT: ORDINANCE NO. 1746 _ _____ ___ (N URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA .~NDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING ~IVISION 4, PART 2, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE VI ~REOF TO REGULATE THE SALE OF SAFE ,AND IE FIREWORKS . / POLITICAL SIGNS REPORT TO BE PREPARED ./ OLYMPIC COMMISSION APPOINTMENT / 1 ARCADIA MUSIC CLUB VISIT TO AUSTRALIA CABLE TV COVERAGE Letter to go to Group \{ ADJOURNMENT TO SATURDAY 'MAY 22 9:00 a.m. I 1 25:0489 At the suggestion of Councilman Lojeski, the Planning staff and the City Attorney will prepare a report on the state of the law and the extent to which political signs may be regulated. At the. suggestion of Councilman Lojeski staff will prepare an informa- tive report on the formation of an Olympic Commission. Councilman Lojeski nominated Don Wells to replace Elbert Souders on the Recreation Commission. Inasmuch as this is a School District appointee, that agency will be contacted. Reference was made by Councilman Lojeski to a communication from former Mayor Saelid directed to Group W Cable, Inc., asking financial support and services in covering the proposed trip to Newcastle, Australia by by the Arcadia High School Band. Mr. Lojeski is extremely supportive of the music program and the band's endeavor to go to Newcastle, but stated for the record that should the cable company elect to support the band with any money that, under no circumstances, would this effect his future vote on what happens to the Group W television in this community. Discussion ensued and it was the consensus of Council that it appreciates the position taken by former Mayor Saelid, but it should in no way reflect that this is the official position of the City Council. It was determined that a communication should go to the cable company to this effect. This was the consensus especially in view of the fact that a franchise agreement will soon be before Council. Councilman Lojeski MOVED to adjourn the meeting in memory of the following former Arcadia residents: Mrs. Pearl H. Ostergaard: "In memory of Pearl H. Ostergaard. Mrs. Ostergaard was the mother of Helen Schrader, the'Editor of the Foothill Intercity Newspapers; she passed away at Arcadia Methodist Hospital on Thursday, May 13. She was a resident of Arcadia; born April 9, 1893 in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. B~gan a teaching career in a country school when she was just out of high school. She married Hallmar Ostergaard, an educator, in 1919 and taught off and on throughout the years until her retirement 25 years ago, teaching in Illinois, Iowa, and California. She was'a member of PEO Chapter MI of San Gabriel, a woman's educational and philanthropic organization, member of Order of Eastern Star, and the Arcadia Presbyterian Church. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by three grandsons, Mark, John and Tom Schrader, and six great grandchildren. "Thomas McKibben passed away May 5th at the age of 64. He was owner of Santa Anita Travel Mhich just celebrated 25 years in the Arcadia area. He was past President of the Arcadia Lions Club, charter member of the Arcadia Elks, member of the Rogues, and a past Sister City Commissioner of the City of Arcadia. Tom is survived by a son, Thomas McKibben of Arcadia, daughter Sharon M. Lee of Irvine, a sister, Ruth Skelly of St. petersburg, Florida, and three grandchildren." By unanimous vote the meeting so adjourned to Saturday, May 22, 1982, at 9 a.m. in the Conference Room for continuation of budget study. MOTION carried unanimously. e~~#~ ;~'4.~ City Clerk -7- 5-18-82