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Home My WebLink AboutAUGUST 3,1982_2 city COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLER, 25:0547 I INVOCATION: PLEDGE OF ALLEr,IANCE ROll CALL MI NUn APPROVAL M I NUT ES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCAOIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 3, 1982 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelop- ment Agency met in a regular session Tuesday, August 3, 1982 at 7:30 pm. in the City Hall Council Chambers, James Parker, Arcadia Chapter of the American Red Cross Mayor Pro Tempore Dennis Lojeski PRESENT: Councilmen Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino A8SENT: Counci 1 man Dri ng On MOTION by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Mayor Pellegrino Council- man Dring was excused. On MOTION by Counc ilman Hannah, seconded by Counci 1man Lojeski and carried the minutes of the adjourned regular and regular meetings of July 20 were APPROVED, Councilman Haltom abstained from voting as he was absent on said date. PRESENTATION On behalf of the City Council Councilman Haltom presented to Ben F. ~ Smith, Jr., a plaque in appreciation of his efforts and accomplish- ments while a member of the Recreation Commission. OATH OF OFFICE I f:, ()J-? PU8L1 C HEARING (Reques t Denied) ~1(! ar(..d.-O ~ f; I If! b PUBLIC HEARING A ppea 1 Granted (Russell ) The City Clerk administered the Oath of newly appointed Planning Commissioner, Mr. Dixon with credentials and welcomed Offi ce to Schaefer J. Di xon Counci lman Lojeski presented him to the City Family. CONTINUED. Hearing portion closed, Appeal of Planning Commission's Resolution 1200 denying a request to extend the hours of operation during the summer months for a video game entertainment center at 309 E, Foothill Boulevard, It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, second- ed by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that the decision of the Planning Commission be upheld and that the request of Richard Stephens for extended hours be and it is hereby DENIED. AYES NOES A8S ENT: Councilmen Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None Councilman Dring CONTINUED - public hearing portion closed. Appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission for denial of a request for modification for a zero rear yard setback in lieu of 20 required for a proposed retail bui 1di ng at 45 E. Duarte Road, It was MOVED by Councilman LOjeski, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the decision of the Planning Commision be reversed and that Council find that the request would secure an appropriate -1- 8- 3- 82 h > . ~ J l{) (,I~13\\\ if. PUBLIC HEARING (Bi'ngo Approved) '. J ;J . e~ "0 I tJ vi t- PUSLI C HEARING (Si ngo Approved) ROLL CALL 25:0548 improvement or prevent an unreasonable hardship, or promote uniformity of development and that the appeal of Al Russell be GRANTED. AYES NOES ASSENT: Councilmen Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None Councilman Dring Application by a non-profit charitable organization, Santa Anita Senior Citizens' Tuesday Club, for permission to hold bingo games at the Coun- ty Park Clubhouse every Wed, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. It was noted that the application has been reviewed and approved by various depart- ments. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Mrs. Siraganian, 125 E. St, Joseph Street, responded to questions on behalf of the Club. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by I Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried. It was further MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request be and it is hereby GRANTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None Councilman Dring Application of the California Home for Aged Deaf, for permission to hold bingo games at its residence, 529 Las Tunas Drive, on Mondays from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. beginning September 20. It was noted that a request had been made to use "break-away" cards ... howev~r, the City Attorney' submitted the legal ramifications of this and advised that the applicants could use a blackboard for the randomized numbers and the numbers announced at the same time it is written on the black- bo a rd . During this deliberation a member of the Board answered questions. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Coun- cilman LOjeski, seconded by Counci lman Haltom and carried. It was MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Haltom that the ap- plication be approved with the exception of the use of break-away cards. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None Councilman Dring Counci 1 recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Members Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino ASSENT: Member Dring On MOTION by Member Haltom, seconded by Member Hannah Member Dring was excused. I Adjourned to a CLOSED SESSION at the end of this meeting. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue referred to using Federal money for such projects as the traffic signals on Baldwin Avenue and al- though that is something that would be nice to have it is not essen- tial ... and suggested the moneY be directed back to Washington in view of the national debt... that people are not going to have a way of life as in the past until tbe-deficits cease. - 2- 8-3-82 .' / HEARING Aug. 17 I f: '5",8 iJl" TRACT NO. 41320 Extension ( 2-17-83) H SvBP1\} TRACT NO. 42668 Extension ( 9-1-83) WORK ACCEPTANCE F: /'I;' I CONTRACT AWARDED (Street Improvement) F : / if.t/ 'I GRANT MONIES (Parks)..... V WORK ACCEPTANCE r /I.pli:, I DELINQUENT RECEIVABLES WRITE OFF 25: 0549 ,Jack Sae1id, former Mayor and City Councilman, brought greetings to the City Council with a gift from the Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Australia, Arcadia's Sister City. Mr, Saelid gave a glowing report of the recep- tion given the High School Band while there and how beautifully the band performed. CONSENT ITEMS SCHEDULED a pUblic hearing for August 17 on the appeal filed from the Planning Commission's approval of tentative parcel map 82-3 consolidat- ing nine lots into one lot at 745-809 Naomi Avenue and 812-828 W. Duarte Road. APPROVED the request for a six month extension to February 17,1983 on tentative map 41320 for a proposed 6 unit residential condominium at 908 W. Golden West Avenue. The tentative map was approved by Council on February 17, 1981 and on February 2, 1982 a six month time extension to August 17, 1982 was granted, r. ." , ~-~~~: '.:-:,: APPROVED the request for a one year time extension to September 1, 1983 on tentative map 42668 for a 9 unit residential condominium at 1039- 1049 Fairview Avenue. The tentative map was approved by Council on September 1, 1981 and wi 11 expi re September 1, 1982. ACCEPTED work performed by the Triple E Electrical Contractors, Inc. for the emergency generator connections at Santa Anita and Canyon Booster Stations and authorized final payment pursuant to the terms of the contract. AWARDED the contract for the reconstruction of Arcadia Avenue and other streets Job No. 521 to the low bidder, Vernon Paving Company, in the amount of $325,182 and appropriated $360,000 from State Gas Tax funds to cover the cost of constrcution, engineering, inspection and contingencies; any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bid- ding process were waived, Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. APPROVED application for Energy and Resources Funds in the amount of $~,407 and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the applica- tion in form approved by the City Attorney. RESOLUTION NO. 5055 adopt- ed later in this meeting. ACCEPTED work performed by E. G. N, Construction Company contractor for the improvement 0 f port ions 0 f Cami no Real and Mayflower Avenue - Job No. 531 and authorized final payment pursuant to the terms of the contract. SCHEDULED hearing for September 21, 1982 - affected proper- ty owners to be notified. APPROPRIATED funds to write-off the delinquent accounts as listed in report dated July 16 from the Finance Director. (Amount of $7,600.65). t~~ ,~.".i: "".~- - ~," ~ :,:.." ;i~ SCHOOL AUTHDRIZED the Mayor to direct communications to Congressmen Rousse1ot, CROSSING Matsul and Stark regarding City's interest in legislation to amend the GUARDS c~rent law relating to City Employed School Crossing Guards. L). LtqlSUfTIO fl' . ALL OF THE A80VE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HANNAH AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES NOES : ABSENT: Councilmen Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None Councilman Dring - 3- 8- 3- 82 ~:PARKI NG (Presbyteri an Church) Restriction e 1 i mi nated ["" . ~t.~ .~.~~ . '~':~ -~~! TCE/PCE REMOVAL PLANT TO PROCEED 'l~~ f~ 1'1 ?iARTHQUAKE PROG RAM APPROVED (City Newsletter) ~~ --"'- ;'-,.' .;~ 7 /, :y-" , VIDEO ARCADE REQUEST DEN I ED Fashion Park 25:0550 Pursuant to the request of the Arcadia Presbyterian Church for reconsid- eration of the two hour parking restriction on First Avenue abutting its property at 121 Alice Street it was MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Counci lman Lojeski and carri ed on roll call vote as follows that the two hour restriction be eliminated on the east and west sides of First Avenue between Alice and Genoa Streets with the exception of the norther- ly two lots on the west side, AYES NOES A8SENT: Counci lmen Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None Counci lman Dri ng Council received the feasibility study and preliminary design prepared by the retained consultants, ASL, Consulting Engineers, concerning TCE/PCE removal plant. Proposals have been received for Phase I I of the work and the low fee was submitted by the same firm with a range of $20,000 - $25,000. A fee of 522,000 was determined adequate. It was MOVED by Counci 1man LOjeski, seconded by Counci lman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that ASL be authorized to proceed with obtaining all necessary permits and preparation of plans and speci- fications for the removal plant, the Mayor and City Clerk~ere AUTHOR- IZED to execute the contract for a fee not to exceed $22,000 - in form approved by the City Attorney. I AYES NOES A8SENT: Councilmen Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None Councilman Dring Continued from July 20 - Request of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter- Day Saints for City cooperation and assistance regarding earthquake preparedness program... known as R. E. D. I. (Residential Emergency and Disaster Initiative). Harvey Malcolm, 414 E. 23rd Street, Upland, said R. E. D. I. is a non-profit corporation - in no way directly asso- ciated with the Mormon Church. In response to a question by Councilman Haltom Mr. Malcolm said in part that they would have no objection to having the information on R, E. D. I., printed as a full page in the City Newsletter ... It was brought out that the City has its own print- ing facilities. Discussion ensued and Counci lman Lojeski stated for the record that he totally supports the placement of this material in the Newsletter. Mr. Malcolm said the material will include the name of the speaker of the Southern California Earthquake Preparedness Program... He also noted that KNX will carry it September 9 on one of its news broadcasts ... it is possible that Arcadia could be a pilot city and that CBS miQht also send someone to cover the event. . It was the consensus of the City Council that this should be followed through material will be submitted to the City Manager for inclu- sion in the City Newsletter, PRESENTATION I Frank Schabarum, son of County Supervisor Pete Schabarum, presented plaques to former Mayors Charles E, Gi1b and Jack Saelid in recogni- tion of their interest and concern they have demonstrated as outstand- ing members of the City Council, Messrs. Gi1b and Sae1id expressed appreciation for the award, It was noted that a communication had been received from Marianne Hop- kins for consideration by the City Council of her request for a condi- tional use permit to place a video game arcade in Fashion Park. Such uses are not permitted at Fashion Park per Resolution No, 4185. It was MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and - 4- 8- 3- 82 (-,I3bff ANN EXA TI ON 82-2 SOUTHWEST ARCADIA UPDA TE I WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES APPROVED -I (-I:t./v,1 -..{.. SIGNAL S DENIED Santa Anita and Campus Dr. j: "If( fI t"F Ie... I --:;d( CETA WSGV CONSORTIUM 25:0551 carried on roll call vote as follows that Council finds the use is not an appropriate and compatiole use~within the'regional shopping center, AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Haltom,'Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None Councilman Dring Council received an updated report on this annexation - area bounded on the north and east by Arcadia city limits, on the south by Lemon Avenue and on the west by Temple City Boulevard. The Ad Hoc Committee recently discussed w.ater problems. Council also received a report on State Subventions, Allocations based on population - LAFCO (Local Agen- cy Formation Commission) recently advised the Planning Department that they have forwarded to Mr Jenkins (subject area spokesman) the Notice of Intent to Circulate a Petition, Petition wlll be circulated in the area in September, This was an information only item. ~."" ," ',', ,"-:: --,,': , . ....~ Council received the County Agricultural Commissioner's list of charges in connection with the cost of the abatement of weeds on each separate lot or parcel of land. The list has been posted as requi red. No ob- jections were lodged and the Fire Chief said he had not received any, Whereupon it was MOVED by Counci lman Lojeski, seconded by Counci lman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that' the list be con- firmed as submitted and that the County Auditor be instructed to enter the amounts of the respective assessments against the respective par- cels of land as they appear on the current assessment role. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino . None Councilman Dring Request of the Southland National Bank for modification of traffic sig- nals at Santa Anita and the termination of Campus Drive. The Bank is located on the east side of Santa Anita and is reauestina that the ex- isting signal system be modified to provide signal heads-and phaslng to accommodate westbound traffic exiting its property. The report of the Director of Public Works indicated traffic problems existing in the area and a 4th signal phase would increase the overall cycle length and necessitate revised signal timing at Duarte Road to maintain a coordinated traffic flow condition. Staff recommended that the Bank be advised that the most practical solution is that it install an ap- proved "Right Turn Only" sign to control vehicular traffic entering Santa Anita Avnue from its parking lot, It was MOVED by Councilman LOjeski, seconded by Counci lman Haltom and carri ed on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None Councilman Dring Staff advised that the Federal Government has proposed that the CETA program continue at a reduced funding level with more emphasis placed on the private sector job training. The City has two options - 1 - allow the County to provide CETA services to the Arcadia residents, or the City could join with a number of other cities and as a group com- pete with the County for CETA funds that would be allocated for the residents of the areas,.. such as the West San Gabriel Valley Consorti- um which would be comp~sed of existing cities - Alhambra, Monterey Park, Rosemead and San Gabriel - and perhaps Montebello, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena and Temple City, The services were outlined in a staff re- port dated July 12, ~~':, \.~~~ ~~ Discussion ensued and Councilman Hannah submitted never been impressed with the CETA program and in Fletcher alluded about spendi ng Federal funds". in part that he has 1 i ght of what Mr. a poi nt well taken ... - 5- 8- 3- 82 ~.:"l ,.~ ,.t :L1:3 . ~;.:}~ :~ij ORDINANCE NO. 1748 INTRODUCED / RESOLUTION NO. 5055 ADOPTED I ~."; : ~~~~ >:;';~ .:~~1 ~;1 RESOLUTION NO. 5056 ADOPTED j 25 :0552 he would be opposed to this the bad far outweighs the good and it is a waste of taxpayers money. Councilman Haltom felt it affords a lot of people opportunities they would not have had otherwise.,. he agr~ed on Federal funded programs but would support this. Councilman Haltom then MOVED that the program be approved in concept with the formal documents to come back to Council at a later date, Motion seconded by Councilman lojeski and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES NOES A8SENT: Councilmen Haltom, Lojeski, Pellegrino Councilman Hannah Councilman Dring The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1748, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MAKING FIND- INGS OF LOCAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS AND AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 8130.11 AND 8130.12 TO AMEND SECTIONS 1601 AND 1704 OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1979 EDITION, TO REQUIRE CLASS A ROOF COVERINGS ON NEW CONSTRUCTION IN FIRE HAZARDOUS AREAS AND FIRE RETARDANT ROOF COVERINGS IN NON-FIRE HAZARDOUS AREAS," I 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. 1748 be waived. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino . None Councilman Dring It waS further MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Han- nah and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1748 be INTRODUCED. AYES NOES A8SENT: Councilmen Haltom, Councilman Lojeski Councilman Dring to see the ordinance Hannah, Pellegrino (stated he would like more restrictive). The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5055, entitled: "A,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERT-Z'3ERG UR8AN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR EISEN- HOWER AND BON ITA PARK PROJECT." It waS MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of Reso- lution No. 5055 be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None Councilman Dring The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5056, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON APPEAL AND DENYING CUP 82-8 FOR A VIDEO GAME ARCADE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER AT 9954 LAS TUNAS DR IVE AND MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT." I It was MOVED by Counci lman Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Pell egri no and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Resolution No, 5056 be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Counci lmen Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegri no Councilman Haltom Councilman Dring - 6- 8- 3- 82 r; CLAIM REJECTED (Jackson) ~. \. , CLAIM APPROVED (SCGAS CO) I f- ~ CLAIM APPROVED (Szymczak) Fr " FINANCE DEPARTMENT ./ RESIGNATION (Marcussen) '~"";"\;'" -,'J ~ .~ '. .-: F :' - - 25:0553 On recommendation of the Claims Adjustor and the City Attorney the property damage claim of Harry A. and Helen L. Jackson was REJECTED on MOTION by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES A8SENT: Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pell egri no Councilmen None Councilman Dri ng .! On recommendation of the City Attorney and the Director of Public Works the claim of the Southern California Gas Company for replacement of a concrete gas meter vault was APPROVED for payment in an amount of $430 not to exceed $600 upon approval of the actual cost involved by the Finance Director, on MOTION by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Council- man Hannah and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None Councilman Dring On recommendation of the City Attorney and the Director of Public Works the claim of Robert C. Szymczak for damage to his vehicle in the amount of $345.60 was APPROVED on MOTION by Counci 1man Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None Councilman Dring Council recessed and entered a CLOSED SESSION, reconvened and took action as follows: On MOTION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows the recommendation for reorgan- ization of the Finance Department was APPROVED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None Councilman Dring Council accepted with regret the resignation from the Arcadia Beau- tiful Commission of Barbara Marcussen, whose term would have expired June 30, 1 984. APPOINTMENTS Council with unanimous consent reappointed Eileen Hubbard to the ARCADIA v-Arcadia Beautiful Commission for a full four year term expiring 8EAUTIFUL June 30, 1986. COMMISSION Council with unanimous consent appointed Joanna Bruno to the Arcadia ~Beautiful Commission to fill out an unexpired term to June 30, 1984. ./Council with unanimous consent appointed Dorothy Moe to the Arcadia 8eautiful Commission to fill out an unexpired term to June 30, 1984. APPOINTMENTS Council with unanimous consent appointed John Kirkpatrick to the PLANNING V'Planning Commission for a full four year term expiring June 30, 1986. COMM I SS ION I Council with unanimous 'consent appointed Robert Harbicht to the Planning Commission for a full four year term expiring June 3D, 1986. I PERSONNEL BOARD ADJOURNMENT /Council with unanimous consent appointedW;'lfred W: Knight to fill out an unexpired term on the Personnel Board to June 3D, 1984. At 11 :25 p.m the meeting adjourned to 7 p.m. August 17, 1982 in the Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and Redevelop- ment Agency and any closed session, if any, necessary to discuss per- sonnel and litigation matters and evaluation of proper" S ' /dQ ,dZJ ~:T: . ~ ~7- W~JJ d~ y er - 8- 3- 82