HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 20,1982_3
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JUL Y 20, 1983
RTY Discussion held on the acquisition of property at 412 E. Huntin9ton
ASE Drive, known as the Round-up Motel, and property at 17 S. Fifth Ave-
IZED nue owned by the Jerman~ family. Staff advised on the background of
these properties [see report dated July 16J attached to these minutes.
The Round-up Motel, 412 E. Huntington Drive, is a 22 unit facility
which nets approximately $90,500 per year after expenses and debt
service. The owner, Mrs. Mei K. Wu will accept cash [approximately
$360,000 to the existing all-inclusive deed of trust of 5470,000.
The underlying notes are all privately held by previous owners. No
commercial lenders are involved in the property.
The Jermann property, 17 S. Fifth Avenue, is a single family resi-
dence. The mortgage is paid off and the sale would be an all cash
$195,000 transaction.
Staff was directed to proceed with obtaining a developer for this
property - one who could improve it in no time - it being a valuable
piece of property. Council felt there was no alternative but to go
ahead and purchase the properties, however, it was submitted that
they do not want to be landholders and staff is to work as expedi-
tiously as possible.
It was then MOVED by Member Hannah. seconded by Member Lojeski and,
carried on roll call vote as follows that the Agency exercise its
option to purchase the subject two properties at the prices stipu-
lated.
AYES
NOES :
ABSENT:
Members Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
Member Dring
Member Haltom
AV. Staff presented an oral update of the progress of acquiring proper-
ties on Third Avenue.
,LS Staff advised that although work has not begun a grading permit has
been approved and perhaps waiting for Homete1s to pay the fee. Staff
to talk with Hometels in order to expedite this project. Discussion
on the audit which was reviewed ... they indicated a Negative net
worth.
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radius of the subject property for both the hearing before the Commis-
sion and before Council; and that no one spoke at the Commission hear-
ing.
In response to a question by Councilman Dring the Planning Di,rector
said in part that the Commission felt this building would be difficult,
if not impossible, to make attractive,... that in approving the ori g~
inal modification for a new structure they were obtaining an improve-
ment for the area - but in approving the modification (before Council
at this time) they would be perpetuating 'what they felt was not a good
situation.
As far as to how many people would occupy the building during the day
Mr. Russell said it would be he and his wife ... that two people con-
stitute the crew... they load up in the mornings and leave and do not
return until the next morning ... that two vehicles would probably be
the maximum for parking.. mostly there would be one.
Councilman Lojeski said it appears to him that it is a difficult situ-
ation for the applicant -- financial assistance is not available for
what he would like to do .. and by remodeling what is existing there
would be the substandard driveway.. and the garage in the rear .. how-
ever, in his opinion any improvement would help the area.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried.
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Councilman Lojeski felt that any improvement would help the subject
area and MOVED to reverse the decision of the Planning Commission and
grant the applicant's appeal and find that the request would secure
an appropriate improvement or prevent an unreasonable hard~hip, or pro-
mote uniformity of development and that the requested modification be
APPROVED. Mayor Pellegrino seconded the motion which did not carryon
the tie vote on roll call:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Lojeski, Pellegrino
Councilmen Dring, Hannah (Stated agreement with Planning Comsn.)
Councilman Haltom
This matter will come back to Council August 3,
Council recessed in order to act as the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT ,AGENCY
PRESENT: Members Dring, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
ABSENT: Member Haltom
On MOTION by Member Dring, seco~ded by Member Hannah and carried
Member Haltom was excused.
The Agency adjourned to a CLOSED SESSION following the close of
thi s meeti ng.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
R. D. Sweeney, 615 S. Flower Street, Los Angeles, referred to a
matter he presented to Council on July 6 concerning proposed develop-
ment of property owned by the Arcadia Parking, Inc. Council asked
Mr, Sweeney to await the outcome of a CLOSED SESSION to which it will
recess following the audience participation provision on the agenda,
Catherine Ardeen, B30 E. Winnie Way, submitted the problems she is
facing from a tree which has damaged her driveway and which cannot
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be removed without Council authorization. The Director of Public Works
advised on the policy concerning removing and replacement of trees ...
It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and
carried that the Director of PUblic Works be AUTHORIZED to proceed if
Mr. Ardeen agrees to pay for the removal of the tree and its replace-
ment, if not, the matter could come before Council again.
Council entered a CLOSED SESSION and reconvened.
Council received the report concerning connection to the East Pasadena
Water Line. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman
Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Water Mana-
ger be directed to pursue the proposed agreement with the Company ac-
cording to his presentation to Council and return for review.
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AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
Councilman Haltom
CONS ENT ITEMS
As_a prerequisite for annexation of this property, 6811 Golden West
Avenue in County territory, is an agreement for the exchange of prop-
erty tax revenue. This is a requirement of the Revenue and Taxation
Code of the State. Resolution No. 5054 was adopted later in this
meeting '" if the annexation is not carried out, or if it is other-
wise disapproved, it will be of no effect. (See page No.6).
APPROVED Conditional Use Permit allowing a change in use of an exist-
ing take-out food establishment to an eating establishment at 150 E.
Duarte Road (Tereyaki House). Planning Commission Res. 1199.
APPROVED Conditional Use Permit for outside storage for the Captain's
Broiler at 600 W. Las Tunas Drive. Planning Commission Res. 1201.
APPROVED Conditional Use Permit for expansion of an existing eating
establishment at 1212 S. Baldwin Avenue (Anthony's Delicatessen).
APPROVED request for time extension to December 31, 1984 for the
Kare Youth League/Rio Hondo Preparatory School at 5120 N. Farna Av.
APPROVED request of the Temple Shaarei Tikvah/B'nai Simcha located at
550 S. Second Avenue for permission to increase the enrollment of the
pre-school from 30 to 50 students. (Cllnditional Use Permit 81-7).
The item relating to parking in front of Plant Time, 229 S. First
Avenue, was continued to August 17.
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN
DRING, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN LOJESKI AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE
AS FOLLOWS:
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NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino,
None
Councilman Haltom
CONTINUED from July 6 - Request of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints for City cooperation and assistance in an earthquake prepared-
ness program. At the last meeting the project called "Residential Emer-
gency,and Disaster Initiative" R.E.D.!., was explained in detail. Slides
were'reviewed indicating various phases of the program. Hal Williams---
from the Church responded to questions and LeAnne Hutchings explained
the tralning procedures. Warren Shaw of the Arcadia American Red Cross
explained the part the Red Cross assumes in this project. They had
previously submitted consideration of $1600 for printing and mailing
the brochure.
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In response to a question by Mayor Pellegrino Mr. Williams said the
main seminar would be held at the Church if that would be agreeable
with everyone concerned.
Councilman Dring said in part that it appears to him that what they
are asking is, for city assistance in things the people cannot do for
themselves. He felt part of the City Charter.is to supply this kind
of information - where else are they going to get it ... that it would
be worthwhile if the brochure gets through to only some of the people.
He would support this request as he feels it is within the City's re-
sponsibility.
Councilman Lojeski agreed that Council has certain responsbilities to
the citizens but was opposed to the use of public money... he felt
that $1600 is a low figure... that if the preparedness booklet were
going out to everyone in the community he would be in favor but he
could not support $1600 for invitations to attend a seminar, Refer-
ence was made to the flyer sent out by the City last year relating to
earthquake preparedness.
Councilman Hannah submitted in part that if this is something which
really should be done it should be a project of the City... to pay
the entire cost and have control of it .,. control of what is being
disseminated to the people ... he felt the cost would be substantially
more than $1600 and that the City should do it and then it would be
under the auspices of the City and if people want to contribute their
time and effort or money that would be great.
Mayor Pellegrino said in part that he feels it might set a precedent
for other interest groups to ask for funding, for !good causes .,. it
should be a city-wide project ... that if tax money is to be used then
all of the people should receive the brochure it should be mass
mailed. Mr. Williams responded that they are not planning on a mass
mailing --- ,t would be too expensive.
Ray Brockus, 1309 Standish, suggested the information be included in
a City Newsletter which reaches all the people.
Paul Hatch, with the Mormon Church said in part the project is some-
thing that would help all the people... to instruct them... to make
them aware of the consequences of the dangers and hazards. The City
rests on some very serious faults. He felt the Council has the duty
and obligation to see that the citizens are prepared.
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With the concurrence of all members of the Council Mayor Pellegrino
postponed this matter until the next regular meeting -, when all Council
members would be present.
The concerns of residential property owners next to developing commer-
cial properties along Foothill Bo~levard brought about the placing by
Council of a moratorium on the issuance of buildinq permits for appli-
cations which proposed windows facing abutting R-l' property (May 22,
1982). This was an urgency ordinance which also directed staff to pre-
pare a study of zoning proposals and regulations.
Counci 1 recet-ved a comprehens ive report setti ng forth the zoni ng hi story
of the C-2 zoning regulations and potential development. Diagrams were
included indicating developments permitted under specific regulations,
Window openings are not regulated by the zoning regulations but are
governed by the Building Code. Parking space information was part of
the report dated July 20, 1982. Residential zone setbacks and building
height requirements were also set forth.
Council reviewed the recommendations made by staff and it was MOVED
by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Pellegrino and carried on roll
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1753
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5054
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REJECTED
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DISASTER
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call vote as follows that a text amendment be prepared to limit build-
ing bulk and limit visual intrusion for commercial buildings which are
located adjacent to residentially zoned properties pursuant to items
1, 2, b, c, and d of the ,report.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
Councilman Haltom
It was noted in sai d report that the Urgency Ordi nance wi 11 have to be
brought 'back to Council for an extension.
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1753, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 6212.4, 6213,3, 6214.3, 6214.3.1
AND 6216.3 AND BY REPEALING 6213.5 AND 6213.6 TO REQUIRE LICENSE DECALS
ON WHEELED VEHICLES, ESTABLISHING A FEE THEREFOR, ESTABLISHING A TWLEVE
MONTH PERIOD FOR ANNUAL LICENSES, AND AMENDING THE PENALTY FOR LATE PAY-
MENT OF LICENSE FEES AND COMMENCING BUSINES WITHOUT A LICENSE AND FIND-
ING SAID FEE AND PENALITIES DO NOT EXCEED COSTS OF SERVICE AND REGULA-
TORY ENFORCEMENT."
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It was MOVED by Counclman Dring, ~econded by Councilman Lojeski and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the
full text of Ordinance No. 1753 be waived and that same be ADOPTED.
AYES
NOES :
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
Councilman Haltom
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5054, entitled: "A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING AND ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY
TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY TO
THE CITY OF ARCADIA - "ANNEXATION NO. 47".
It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Dring and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the further readinQ of the
full text of Resolution No., 5054 be waived and that same be ADOPTED.,
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
Councilman Haltom
On recommendation of the City's Claim Adjuster and the City Attorney
the claims of Gaetana Giangrande and Gaetana Giangrande as Guardian
Ad Litem for Corintha Ann Giangrande were REJECTED on MOTION by Coun-
cilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES
NOES :
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
Councilman Haltom
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Police Captain Neal R. Johnson referred to the disaster program held
at the race track and said it was called "Explorer Disaster 82" and
was conducted by five hospitals and Law Enforcement Explorers and Fire
Explorers ... it was really a police and fire type preparedness program
for young people.
Referred to a cons i stent debri s problem at the former Lucky" s Market at
Santa Anita and Las Tunas. This was turned over to the Property Mainten-
ance Division. Also submitted the problem of the appearance of alleys .,
He was advised that the City does have some regulations, i. e., requir-
i ng trash enclosures and weed abatement .. ,that is about all.
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CLOSED
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APPOINTMENT
PLANNING
COMSN.
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ADJOURNMENT
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Council recessed to a CLOSED SESSION at 10:30 p,m. - reconvened and
took the following action:
It was MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Drin~ and
carried uanimously that Schaefer J. Dixon be appointed to the Planning
Commission to fill out the unexpired term of Morris L. Hegg. This term
will expire June 30, 1985.
At 11 :50 p.m. the meeting adjourned to 7 p.m, August 3, 1982 at 7 p.m.
in the Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and Re-
development Agency and any closed session, if any, necessary to dis-
cuss personnel and litigation matters and evaluation of properties.
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