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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 21,1982_2 I I CITY CDUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECDRDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 25: 0636 : ;-,VOCATION: PLEDGE OF .u1.EGIANCE ROLl. CALL MINUTE APPROVAL PARROTS j HEARING Temporary Signs Realty Residential Areas ~ MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVEWPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 21, 1982 The City CounClI of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redeve10pnent Agency met in a regular session Tuesday, December 21, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Lyle Cunningham Jay Corey, Assistant City Manager PRESENT: Councilmen/Agency Members Dring, Haltan, Hannah, Lojeski Pellegrino ABSENT: None On MOrION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by CounciBnan Dring and carried unanimously the adjourned regular minutes of December 4, 1982 were APPROVED. Agenda item relating to proposed sale of property adjacent to 140 E~t Huntington Drive was withdrawn by applicant. It was MOVED by CounciBnan Dring, seconded by CounciBnan Lojeski to wai.ve the procedural ordinance in order to hear Jeffrey Froke concern- ing the wild parrots in Arcadia. The City Manager then intr~uced Jeffrey Froke who is with the Audubon Society. He also wrote his master thesis on the history and migration of Arcadia parrots and studied their habits since early 197U. He is currently Director of State Wildlife Reserve in Orange County and a biologist for the eastern region of the ,Audubon Society. Mr. Froke stated that the Smithsonian Institution is doing same re- search into the parrots of Arcadia, and are very interested in them. He said they are not a health threat and he does not recommend ellini- nating them. He clarified same misonceptions about the parrots, ex- plaining that based on research since 1972, rather than their numbers increasing, they are actually decreasing. At one time there was a max- imun of 250 birds, but now there are only about 90 to 100 birds. There are three species spread throughout the San Gabriel Valley. In Febru- ary or March the parrots will be in Arcadia, particularly at the Ar- boretum. He plans to present an educational program to inform the public about the parrots, in the Arcadia Library, after the first of the year. This program will be open to the public. The Planning Director submitted staff report and Planning Commission Resolution No. 1213 recommending approval of Text Amendment 82-8 to amend the Arcadia Municipal Cooe to 'provide for regulations governing identification and temporary signs in the City's residential zones. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Al Little, 850 Arcadia Avenue, First Vice President of the Arcadia Board of Realtors, stated that he favors the amendment because of marketing property. He feels the use of the arrow 'on the sign is beneficial, and the amendment will benefit new realtors caning into the City who are unfamiliar with the City's regulations. -1- 12-21-82 HEARING Election Sign1S j i.l f~ ,Ai? ,. HEARING 435 East Live Oak APPEAL DENIED 25:0637 Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, stated that she was not exactly against the amendment but felt the citizens of Arcadia were not adequate- ly informed about the public hearings this evening. She commented on the small number of people in the audience. She asked how much it costs the City to police this and stated that the Council should have a firm or round figure of this cost. No one else desired to address this itEm the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilma..'l Hannah. Councilman Dring then M:lVID, seconded by Councilman Lojeski to APPROVE and FILE the Nega- give Declaration and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and directed the City Attorney to prepare the ordinance for introduction. Roll call vote was then taken. AYES IDES ABSENI' ABSI'AIN: Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino I Councilmen Dring, None None Councilman Ha:1 tan Planning Director William Woolard read the staff report and Planning Commis1Sion Resolution 'No. 1212 and Text Amendment 82-6, amending the Arcdia lhunicipal Code to provide for regulations governing the posting, display, maintenance and ranoval of tEmporary election signs in the City's residential, commercial, industrial and special zones. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, said in part that she is not exactly opposed to this amend- ment but is concerned about the cost to the City to police this and sug- gested a $5 charge be made to ranove an illegal sign. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing'was ClOSED on IhOTION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried. A short discus1Sion was held pertaining to the section stating that no person shall display a tE!llPOrary election sign earlier than 60 days prior to the'election date, and the provision that the sign must come down 10 days after the election. A discussion ensued regarding the merits of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Lojeski pointed out that it does stipulate that we can and do allow poli tical signs in residential areas and have taken out most restrictions. The City Attorney stated that his ordinance attEmpts to start a very basic level as to what the courts at an authoritative level have said cities can do and the City is going forth with the bare minimum restrictions. Councilman Lojeski M:lVID, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried on roll call vote as follows to approve this Text Amendment per the recom- mendation by the City Attorney and City Manager and to APProVE and FILE the Negative Declaration and find that the project will not bave a sig- nificant effect on the environment and direct the City Attorney to pre- pare the' ordinance for introduction. I A discussion ensued regarding enforcing this ordinance and the cost to the City. AYES NOES ABSENI' : Councilmen Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino Councilmen Dring, Haltan None' The Planning Director submitted Planning Commission's denial of Modifi- cation 'application No. M-82-113 - a request to convert an existing recre- ation roan into a two--bedroan apartment unit. May'or"Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Jerry Furrey, 655 Berk- shire, La CanBda, owner of the apartment canplex submitted in part that when he purchased the property four years ago he was told by the person fran whan he bought the property that there would never be a problEm if -2- 12-21:"82 I I 25:0638 he ever desired to convert the recreation roan into an apartment unit. Due to neighborhood complaints of noise, vandalism and thievery in cars the roan has been closed for several years. The recreation rCXnl is with- in a 20-unit apartment complex which does not comply with present develop- ment standards and the Planning Director listed 10 modification deficien- cies. Mr. Furrey said he would modifv to make it acceptable if he could have it occupied which should in turn eliminate the vandalism. It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Dring that the public hering be CLOSED. Discussion ensued relating to the non- conforming negatives connected with the property. It was M:lVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried on roll call vote as follows to sustain Planning Commission action to DENY applicant's request and find the modification would not secure an appropriate improvEment. AYES NOES ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Haltan, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Council then recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA RIDEVElDPMENT AGENCY OO~ CALL Members Dring, Haltan, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None PRESENT: ABSENT : . (j Agenda iten relating to property adjacent to 140 East Huntington ~ ,1 /j,D Drive had been removed fran the agenda earlier in this meeting. .r f, H ~ I- }1-'1 The Econanic Development Assistant advised that the accounting firm of Lance, SolI and,Lunghard reviewed the records and operating procedures of Agency-awned property - the Roundup Motel, 412 E. Huntington Drive - that all are being conducted in a proper manner, however. the firm suggested the Agency Board formally approve the motel's roan rates. It was MOVED by MEmber Dring., seconded by Member Hannah and carried roll call vote as ,follows to APPROVE the current existing rate sche~_le as submitted by staff. AYES NOES ABSENT : Members Dring, Hal tan. Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Chairman Pellegrino retired fran the Chamber during this consideration. Chairman Pro Tempore.Lojeski chaired this item of confinna.tioD oLnew_f>ro- ject Area Carnmittee'Member, John Jorden. Following discussion relating to Mr. Jorden's proprietory interest in BPI, 250 Colorado Boulevard it was MOVED by Meriber Dring to DENY the appointment. Member Hannah advised that Ii. motion to confirm the appointment was in order. Member Dring with- drew his motion to deny. Motion to confirm 'was not made, therefore no action was taken. Chairman Pro Tempore Lojeski stated Mr. Jorden will not be a representative of the Project Area Committee. The Agency then entered a CLOSID session to disCuss potentillJl litigation in redevelopnent. The Agency reconvened and adjourned to January 4, 1983. Council reconvened. AUDIENCE PARrICIPATIClN Ray'Hatter, 315 W. Las Florep Avenue Submitted a petition with 21 signa- -3- 12-21-82 , 'f )':' ; w .. Tentative Parcel Map 82-5 I ~~IOR CITIZEN lOUSING 1'\ \ \It)RK ( i:,.t ACCEPrANCE , ~ 1 \It)RK 1/ I *' ACCEPrANCE ;:;; tl ;. \It)RK f \ ' ACX::EPrAtG ;" t' \ S AWARD OF . CDNTRACT r 9-1-1 14'~.? f 25:0639 tures to Council regarding a dumping station and sanitary holding tank Which was installed on the property west of his at 325 W. Las Flores Ave- nue with the vent pipe installed 2 feet fran the property line. Mr. Hat- ter showed slides of an oversized garage of 26 feet wide, 56 feet in length and 16 feet in height being constructed as well as the plwnbing going into the garage. Mr. Woolard responded to questions that there is nothing presently in the code to prevent such installation and as it stands there is no violation. Lengthy discussion ensued and it was the consensus that the individual at 325 W. Las Flores Avenue be con- tacted by staff to make arrangEments to have the vent pipe moved to the west side of his property - away from Mr. Hatter's property line. Councilman Hal tom suggested that staff draft an ordinance to prevent this sort of thing happening again. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, asked for advice as to what pro- cedure to pursue for getting the issue of redevelopment on the ballot and to a vote of the people. It was explained'there are certain steps that must be taken arid Mayor Pellegrino suggested she contact the City Clerk for the information she 'is seeking. 'She also hoped the Tucker Bill would not be a financial disadvantage to the City. Referring to an agenda itEm regarding award of a maintenance contract, she feels the City should award a contract for a period of 1 or 2 years rather than 3. She asked if residents 'have registered complaints who live in near prox- imi ty of establishments having dancing penni ts and if so has same been studied by Council. She believes it would be advisable to establish a Psychological Carrnission to review effects of video games on youngsters Regarding annexations she feels the l=al tax i tern should be brought up to date in order to realize more tax monies out of thEm. I Bill Cormolly, 815 E. Camino Real, spoke to the proposed appointment of a PAC (Project Area Cannittee) MEmber and the qualifications of John Jorden. CDNSENT ITIMS AlJI'HORlZED the Director of Public Works to approve and execute the Sub- division AgreEment for 'Tentative Parcel Map 82-5~eating four parcels from one parcel for lease only at 130 W. Huntington Drive. APPROVED the final EIR prepared for Senior Citizen Housing Complex lo- cated at ,645-663 Naomi Avenue. A~l~ work perfonned by J & S Sign Co., Inc. for traffic striping and pavement markings, - Job No. 537 and final payment AUl'HORlZED in accordance with tenns of the contract. AC\.;t;pl~ work perfonned by Vernon Paving for the reconstruction of Ar- cadia Avenue and various city streets - Job No. 521 and final payment AUl'HORlZED per tenns of contract. A~~l~ work perfOrmed by E. G. N. Construction for concrete gutter project on various city streets - Job No. 527 and AUTHORIZED final pay- ment pursuant to terms of the contract. AWARDED 3-year contract to Rhodes Company of Glepdora for landscape maintenance and care of beautified areas in the city and AUl'HORlZED the Mayor and City Clerk to execute contract in fonn approved by the City Attorney. I AUl'HORlZED staff to negotiate wlth ,low bidder, Quality Construction Managers of Irvine to detennine what cost reductions can be achieved by changes in the project;. It was WVED by Councilnian Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Haltan and carried on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the above Consent Itans. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltan, Hannah, Lojeski,' Pellegrino None, None -4- 12-21-82 -) V J" /;f. , , DANCE PERMITS I ;' .-<'~"r r 1(. ~. If-" ".RAMP METERING ORDINANCE 00. 1760 INTRODOCED I I REroLUTION 00. 5080 AOOPI'ED I .. t/lrr!/ '" ( 25:0640 It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by COuncilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that the following establishments' request for renewal of dance permits be APPROVED for the ensuing year of 1983. Westerner Restaurant Reuben's Ramada Inn Drinkers' Hall of Fame Angelo's Royal Turtle Cheyenne Supper Club 181 Colorado Place 1150 W. Colorado Boulevard 130 W. Huntington Drive 151 E. Huntginton Drive 325 E. Live Oak Avenue 101 S. First Avenue AYES ooES ABSENT ABSTAIN: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None None Mayor Pellegrino The Public Works Director's report was submitted regarding Caltransr proposal for ramp metering on Route 210 Freeway. The City Manager recornmended that Council concur with the 5th lane improvement concept for the Freeway and to authorize staff to proceed with the preparation of the necessary documents for the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission's consideration and to authorize the City Manager to solicit letters of support from elected officials and cities that will be effect- ed by the project. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconced by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call ,vote as follows to concur with the recommendation of staff and authorize the City Manager to soliciit letters of support fram cities to be effected. 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. 1760, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CI'IY COUNCIL AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING VAR- IOUS SEX:TIONS OF ARTICLE IX, CHAPTER 2, PART 6 AND SEX:TION 9292.1.4 TIIEREDFPERTAINING TO SIDE YARDS, REAR YARDS, WINCOW OPENINGS, BALCON- IES, DECKS, OPEN srAIRWAYS AND MODIFICATION POOCEDURES TIIEREDF IN THE VARIOUS COMMERCIAL ZONES." It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1760 be waived and INI'RODu::ED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5080, ,entitled: "A RESJLUI'ION OF THE CI'IY COUNCIL OF THE ,CI'IY OF ARCADIA AOOPl'ING, AS THE LEAD AGENCY, THE FINAL ENVIR- ONMENTAL IMPACT REroRI' FOR THE SENIOR CITIZEN IKlUSING COMPLEX LOCATED ON NAa.lI AVENUE AND CERTIFYING ITS PREPARATION IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALI'IY ACT, srATE GUIDELINES AND CI'IY OF ARCADIA RULES IMPLEMENTING THE SA!ilE." It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 5080 be waived and same be AOOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino l'!one None. -5- 12-21-82 \ 1 \A , Df ( -,. ,,~"'; V' \' ) DRING1 I LDJESKI ,/ ADJOURNMENT \/ ATTEST: 25:0641 The City Attorney requested direction fran the City Council ,regarding the procedure for requesting conflict of interest opinions. He explain- ed past, Council policy was each Councilman and Redevelopnent Agency man- ber privately request his opinion and then it was left up to the Council- man's or Agency member's determination whether to distribute a copy'to remaining Councilmen or Agency Members. He also explained it was also past Council policy that these opinions not be requested of the Fair Political Practices Commission due to inadequate time available prior to the vote on an issue to gather the necessary facts required by the Carmission and prepare the opinion. After same discussion, the Council, consensus was that the City Attorney continue to prepare the opinions and not request them of the Fair Polit- ical Practices Carrnission and that when a Councilman or Agency Member I requests an opinion that the opinion remain private unless the renupRt is made in public in which remaining members are to also recieve a copy of the opinion. It was the consensus of the Council that each member be responsible for his own conflict of interest decisions, not the City Attorney, but if the City Attorney notices a possible conflict that he advise the individual privately. Carmended the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation on the Christmas decorating. Wished CIty staff and colleagues a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mayor Pellegrino adjourned the meeting in memory of Richard Gaspari, Senior Citizen Commissioner. "I'd like to close this session in meroory of a senior citizen who has served on our Carmission named Richard Gaspari. He passed away Monday at 4:30, and he'll be a much missed man. He represented our senior ci tizens for a number of years, and almost was the left-hand of Mr. John Joseph, and I personally miss him, and I would like to go on record for a consensus of Council to send a plaque or a certificate to his family." Meeting adjourned at 11: 15 p.m. to Tuesday, January 4, 1983 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and any Closed Session, if any, necessary to discuss personnel, Ii tiga- tion matters and evaluation of properties. I ~~~~ City Clerk -6- 12-21-82