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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 1,1982 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL I MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTATION PUBLIC HEARING ROOF MATERIAL COUNCIL VOTED FOR CLAss "A" HEARING I I 25:0503 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING JUNE I, 1982 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session Tuesday, June I, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Pastor Jerry Trousdale, Arcadia Church of Christ Chester Howard, Director of Public Works PRESI:l'lT: ABSENT: Councilmen/Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah,'. Lojeski, Pellegrino None On MOTION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Dring, and carried unanimously, the minutes of the May 10, 15 and 18 meetings were APPROVED. Although listed on the Agenda, the Adjourned Regular Meeting of May 18 will be corrected and presented to Council at a later date. Mayor Pellegrino presented a plaque to John Brown who is retiring after twelve years with the City in the Public Works Department. DUE TO THE LENGTH AND COMPLEXITY OF THIS SUBJECT MATTER, A FULL TRAN- SCRIPT HAS BEEN PREPARED AND AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. FOLLOWING IS A CONDENSED SUMMARY REFLECTING THOSE WHO SPOKE TO THE ROOFING MATERIALS SITUATION AND THE ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL. The Fire Chief explained in detail his report which included a recom- mendation for the adoption of an ordinance to require fire retardant roofing on all new structures within the City. Slides were reviewed of various materials on roofs, some of which had ignited and were replaced with combustible wood roofs. Some of the homes were right up to the foothills, which becomes a real hazard in August and September. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open, and ~rs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, referred to the ordinance relating to safe and sane fireworks being permitted, and said in part, that should her home become destroyed due to fireworks, she will hold the City responsible. She also felt that insurance companies might consider granting their policy- holders incentives by reducing premiums for those with fire retardant roofs. Mark Bacic, 221 Ellen Way, spoke not in opposition but asked for the opportunity to demonstrate some sprinkler systems for emergency use. He referred to the materials he had on display and asked Council to review them. Charlene Hoffman, 2221 Highland Oaks Drive, President of the Highland Homeowners' Association, advised that the Association is very much in support of what is being proposed. Paul Decker, LaCanada resident and in the roofing manufacturing industry, spoke at length on roof materials and cost evaluations. Carl Jakel, LaCrescenta resident, explained the way roofing materials are tested. -1- 6-1-82 I: v ORDINANCE NO. 1748 INTRODUCED AS AMENDED / ROLL CALL \ ARA RESOLUTION NO. 68 ,ADOPTED t1 .1'( fi~ /1-: ,1-"1 .J \ RESOLUTION NO. 5040 ADOPTED , lr I) I . 1 I' 1-' I 25:0504 Milton Inbody, 239 West Magna Vista Avenue, a member of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission, said in part that the fire retardant roofs are the only way to go - whether or not the cost is high - you' are looking at saving lives. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried. Each Councilman expressed his view. Contents oE the proposed ordinance were reviewed and amended with the City Attorney's guidance. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the Negative Declaration pre- pared for Ordinance No. 1748 be APPROVED and FILED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None I Following amendment consideration Councilman Lojeski read the title of Ordinance No. 1748 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MAKING FINDINGS OF LOCAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS AND AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 8130.12 TO AMEND SECTION 1704 OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1979 EDITION, TO REQUIRE CLASS A ROOF COVERINGS ON NEW CONSTRUCTION AND ROOF REPLACE- MENT", and moved that the reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1748: be waived and that same be introduced as amended. Motion seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Lojeski, Pellegrino Haltom, Hannah (preferred Class B as it offered alternatives) None Council recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT : Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None Pursuant to direction of the Agency, Staff prepared a report on loan agreements between the City and the Agency increasing the interest rate from 7% to 13.34%. The Agency Counsel presented, explained the content and read the title of ARA Resolution No. 68, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF LOAN AGREEMENTS OUTSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THE SAME." It was MOVED by Member Haltom, seconded by Member Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full text of ARA Resolution No. 68 be waived and that same be adopted: I AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5040 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF LOAN AGREEMENTS OUTSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND AUTHORIZ- ING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE SAME." -2- 6-1-82 1 ~ j / I vi -I (",/-36f COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS APPROVED BANNER TEMPORARY (Wendy's) 25:0505 It was further MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full text of Resolution No. 5040 be waived and that same be adopted. . AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to the close of this regular session. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION / Milton Inbony, 239 West Magna Vista, expressed concern that Council is considering the elimination'of providing free trees to the residents who request them, and also that there may not be any cros$-cutting and seeding of the grass areas of the median strips. He felt this will detract from the appearance of the City, and as a member of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission, he felt that they should have been consulted or should have had some input. Additional funds should be found to pre- serve the City the way it is today instead of going down hill. Tom Kemp, 1747 Oakwood Avenue, referred to an item on the Agenda - a petition from residents on Oakwood and Wilson Avenues requesting the installation of boulevard stops north and south at the intersection of Sierra Madre Boulevard. He noted some near and actual accidents which have occurred; also the fact that the cross streets are a block above Highland Oaks Elementary School. He asked Council to consider this. Richard A. Hachten, 1709 Wilson Avenue, also spoke to this need. Herb Fletcher, 175 West Lemon Avenue, asked Council to consider having a report prepared describing the total activity of the Redevelopment Agency - projects - where land has been purchased and sold ... to give the public some idea of the costs. Some definite data on when loans to the Agency will be paid off ... and whether or not redevelopment will be on-going. Mr. Fletcher was advised that there is a report available in the office of the Economic Coordinator. Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, spoke to the financial situa- tion of the schools locally and felt the Council will have to address that issue. She then referred to the redevelopment; that the people have never had a chance to vote on it. Also, she felt it is time for Council to increase' the business license fees. As to the admission tax at the race track, she was informed this would have to go to a vote of the people ... also that school bus transportation is available but must be paid for by the parents. John Clarke,' 943 Crescent Drive, Monrovia, said in part, that he is' the owner of 910 North First Avenue and his request for a General Plan Change cannot be obtained as long as there is a discrepancy in the zoning. It is zoned R-2 and makes the land use cost high, plus the debris and earthquake studies, etc. He now has partnership arrangements with five principles, each of whom will own one unit. He asked Council to consider changing the General Plan. CONSENT ITEMS AUTHORIZED the Mayor to execute the contract with the County of Los Angeles for the 1982-83 Amended Community Development Block Grant Program Reimbursable Contract in the amount of $281,987, and any revised contract which would include the carry-over of the General Administration funds not utilized this year. GRANTED the request of Jean Walker on behalf of the Special Olympics for a 21 sq. ft. temporary banner to be located at Wendy's eating establish- ment at 9974 Las Tunas Drive. -3- 6-1-82 y: CUP DENIED Video Games ji~~AVE/ABSENCE (Smith) , : f'WORK e t,\ ACCEPTED CONTRACT AWARD (Sewer s). ~ ,r! fJ ~~~ f' CONTRACT AWARD (Traff ic Signals) '~It;( (, 'J t LEASE OF WATER RIGHTS TO PASADENA ,," .' r.' . \ I~~YOTE CONTROL AGREEMENT TRANSIT FUND (DIAL-A-RIDE) 1,.6 \' \ L r:PARKING LIMITS (2 hour in entire area) 25:0506 Planning Commission Resolution No. 1198 making findings of fact and denying a Conditional Use Permit for a video game entertainment center at 9954 Las Tunas Drive. (NOTE: An appeal was subsequently filed on this and a public hearing will be scheduled.) APPROVED the request for a leave of absence from May 14 to August 14, 1982 for Dorothy Smith, Secretary in the Planning Department. ACCEPTED the work performed by California Engineering in the modifica- tion of the Santa Anita median irrigation system in Huntington Drive to Winnie Way, Job 514, and authorized final payment pursuant to the terms of the contract. AWARDED the contract for construction of a sanitary sewer in Huntington Drive from Old Ranch Road to Baldwin Avenue, to Gemi, Inc., in the amount of $33,872.80; that the Negative Declaration be approved and I filed, and find that the work will not have a significant effect on the environment; that $55,000 be appropriated from the Sewer System Service Fund to cover the cost of construction, engineering, inspection, and contingencies; that any informalities 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 bv the City Attorney. AWARDED the contract for the modification of traffic signals on Baldwin Avenue from Camino Real to Gate 7 - Job No. 508 - in the amount of $195,300 to Steiny & Company, Inc., that $2,500 be appropriated from State Gas Tax Funds to cover the City's share of the cost of engineering, inspection, and construction; that all irregularities or informalities 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 AFTER RECEIPT OF APPROVAL FROM THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRA- TION. AUTHORIZED an Agreement with Pasadena for the lease of 300 acre feet of water rights in the Western Unit of the Raymond Basin for fiscal year 1981-82 at $54 per acre foot, at a total of $16,200. The Mayor and City Clerk were AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement in form approved by the Ci ty At torney. AUTHORIZED the execution by the City Manager of an Agreement with the County Agricultural Commissioner for 1982-83 - in form approved by the City Attorney. Budget recommendation - $2,000 for this program. AUTHORIZED a $21,600 loan from Revenue Sharing Funds to the Transit Fund Capital Account - this is in anticipation of receiving Federal UMTA Grant monies (Section 5). ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS 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 Council received the report and recommendation concerning parking limitation regulations in the downtown area (Huntington Dr~ve, Santa Anita and First Avenues) dated May 26, 1982. A survey had been con- ducted by the Arcadia Business Association with the businesses of the area and the results were: 9% for unlimited parking, 73% for two-hour parking, 1% for l~ hour parking, 16% for I-hour parking, and 1% for 20-minute parking. Staff recommended two-hour parking for the entire area with the exception of Block 15 (First Avenue from El Dorado to Fano) which was 82% for unlimited and 18% for two-hour parking. This is Map liB" of the survey report. Following consideration, it was -4- 6-1-82 The American Savings & Loan Company has requested a two-year extension on its temporary building permit for its facility at 30 North Santa Anita Avenue. This permit expires June 10, 1982. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the permit be extended to July 6, 1982 - this ~ .'L' 41 will provide time for staff to contact the Savings & Loan to discuss ( their future intentions. AYES Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Lojeski, Pellegrino NOES None ABSTAIN: Councilman Hannah (due to his business affiliation) ABSENT: None LEFT TURNS AT DUARTE RD. & LA CADENA APPROVED eM;.-- ,t;.. 5,1 I REQUEST TO PURCHASE CHICAGO PARK LOT NO ACTION AT THIS Tn/" STOP SIGN REQUEST GRANTED (If i I {.. L'if. f. .It J' r ,)I(j fV~ c;,~o I TEMPORARY BUILDING PERMIT APPROVED f-12q ~~'-'~""<1; i;.:.L::-j, .- t p" . ~ :;~:..' .Yi~".~~,-~y 25: 0507 MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the entire area be designated for 2-hour parking limitation for uniformity, AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Council received and reviewed the recommendation and report of staff con- cerning installation of left-turn~channelization on Duarte Road a~ La Canada. Staff had investigated the accident history of this location and encompassed its findings in the report dated June 1, and recommended the improvement, Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the categorical exemption be approved, and that Council AUTHORIZE the installation of a left-turn pocket and parking restrictions where indi- cated on a submitted Exhibit liB". AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None It was noted that the City has agreed to purchase from the County tax delinquent property known as Lot 1583 in the Chicago Park Tract for the Sum of $1,399.17. Henry S. Hendler now would like to purchase that lot from the City for $1,482.82 ... this represents 46 cents per sq. ft. Staff indicated alternatives for this lot in its report dated May 27, 1982. Mr. Hendler states that he would like to purchase the lot and turn it over to the Garrett-Hendler Trusts ... the trusts own the two adjacent lots 1582 and 1584. It was the consensus of the City Council that no action be taken at this time. This would not preclude future consideration. It was so MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried unanimously_ Council received and considered the petition for a two-way stop cign at Sierra Madre on Oakwood and Wilson Avenues. The Engineering Division made a comprehensive report concerning this location, including traffic accidents, traffic counts, and physical conditions of the subject area. Council considered the accidents and near misses and the speed of the traffic; also the fact that the Highland Oaks Elementary School is so close. The 146 signatures on the petition represent 79 of the 112 properties in the area which would be affected. Councilman Haltom observed in part that if Council responded to every request for stop signs there would be more such signs than trees. It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried on roll call vote as follows, that stop signs be so installed. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino Councilman Haltom (for reason stated above) None -5- 6-1-82 ORDINANCE NO. 1746 ADOPTED I ORDINANCE NO. 1747 ADOPTED j ~14> ~ [f' , . \..- I 0 ( , . " ~ I' I "" "l.'f l 1.";- f I, t IV , (' , SIDEWALK ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT (El Rancho Market sidewalk) LOJESKI J CLOSED SESSION ,,/ 25:0508 The City Attorney presented for the second time. explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1746, entitled: "i"'-" URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY fu~ENDING DIVISION 4, PART 2, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE VI THEREOF TO REGULATE THE SALE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS." It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and car- ried on roll call vote as follows, that the further reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1746 be waived and that same be adopted: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojcski, Pellegrino None None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1747 entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDI- NANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA IMPOSING A MORATORIUM TO PROHIBIT THE I ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR APPLICATIONS THAT PROPOSE WINDOWS FACING ABUTTING R-l PROPERTY IN STRUCTURES ON PROPERTY ZONED COMMERCIAL DURING THE INTERIM PENDING THE STUDY OF ZONING PROPOSALS AND REGULATIONS TO DECREASE THE IMPACT OF DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIALLY ZONED PROPERTY ON ABUTTING PROPERTY ZONED R-l, AND DECLARING THIS ORDINANCE TO BE IMME- DIATELY EFFECTIVE, TERMINATING SEPTEMBER 22, 1982." 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. 1747 be waived and that same be adopted: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Reference was made to the sidewalk in the right-of-way adjacent to the El Rancho Shopping Center on Huntington Drive between Michillinda and Sunset, The City Attorney presented and explained the content of a sidewalk encroachment agreement with Meier Brewing Company (Paul Kalmanovitz) ... it is actually a covenant running with the land to allow a tile sidewalk to be installed. Liability coverage in the agree- ment was reviewed; it is for $1 million for injury or damage - acci- dental death - on each occurrence. Councilmen Dring and Haltom felt they could not place such liability on the City. It was MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote that the agreement be executed in form approved by the City Attorney. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen HannAh, Lojeski, PellegrinD Councilmen Dring, Haltom None As Council Liaison to the Planning Commission, Councilman Lojeski brought up two items of concern to the Commission: (1) Stealing of mailboxes throughout the City, and (2) Restroom facilities in City parks. The Director of Public Works explained what transpired through the years to the restrooms - the vandalism ... and reasons why they had to be closed entirely at two parks. He will submit a further report, I Councilman Lojeski referred once again to the video game centers and stressed the need for guidelines and standards, and submitted that per- haps public hearings should be held before the Planning Commission on new applications for such centers and renewal requests to come before the City Council in the same procedure. Discussion ensued on this mat- ter and the need for additional information was expressed by fill members of the Council. Report to be forthcoming. The City Council entered a CLOSED SESSION, RECONVENED, and took the following action: -6- 6-1-82 '1.",~-....1t..,~.~".), ,\" .~~.~ 25:0509 It was MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Lojeski' and carried on roll call vote as followa, that the property at 28 - 34 North Third Avenue be purchased from James A. Bertolino and Renee L. Bertolino for $270,000. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino Councilmen Dring, Haltom None I It was MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the property owned by Ro John Corp. and Scandia Enterprises, Inc., at 38 - 44 North Third Avenue be purchased for $495,000. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino Councilman Dring None ~,., ',' ..;;: ;~~~ .~.-. \J ADJOURNMENT j' Council adjourned at 11:30 p.m. to 9 a.m. June 5, 1982 in the Conference Room to continue consideration of the proposed budget for 1982-83 and. 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. v~~<~') Mayor ATTEST: di~~~ ~~ City Clerk I B' , .~. .,..... :,;:;;; ::,:~. , " -7- 6-1-82