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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 15,1983_2 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEOINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 25:0689 I M I N U TE S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MARCH 15, 1983 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session Tuesday, March 15, 1983, 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. INVOCATION: Reverend Leslie G. Strathern, Arcadia Congregational Church PLEDGE OF Councilman Haltom ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MI NUTE APPROVAL READING OF TEXTS OF ORDINANCES & RESOLU- TIONS WAIVED 1a BONITA PARK/ EISENHOWER PROJECT Unchanged 1b SENIOR ClTI ZENS ' I COMMI SS ION ~ I~O~ PRESENT: Councilmen/Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino ABSENT: None Following a correction in the minutes of February 15, on MOTION by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried unanimously the minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings of February 15 and the adjourned and regular meetings of March 1, 1983 were APPROVED as corrected. On MOTION by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full texts of ordinances and resolutions be WAIVED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Council did not consider this item on the agenda due to the fact that the Recreation and Parks Commission., at its March 9 meeting, agreed that no revision is needed to the concept plans for the Bonita Park/Eisenhower Project. This year the allocation of Federal funds under the Older Americans Act which provides social services to Senior Citizens in Arcadia and Temple City, was reduced by $1,279 from last year, The allocation this year will be $32,757, The Senior Citizens' Commission made ~he following recommendations: 1. That staff be authorized to write and submit a proposal for Title III Grant Funds in the amount of $32,757 for Arcadia and Temple City services for 1983-84. 2. That staff be authorized to enter into a contract for fiscal year 1983-84, and that the City Manager (or, in his absence, the Director of Recreation) be authorized to sign the application and the contract. 3, That revenue-sharing funds be allocated to maintain present serv- ices and offset the cut back - exact amount to be determined at budget time. -1- 3-15-83 lc ARCADIA YOUTH COMMISSION Junior State Convention April 14-17 APPROVED ( 2a ROLL CALL 2b ADJOURNMENT 3. / 25:0690 It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendations be APPROVED as set forth in the report dated March 15. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None The Youth Commission requested approval of an expenditure from the Youth Commission Trust Fund to send representatives from the Commission to the Junior State Convention April 14-17, 1983, in Sacramento, Junior State of America is non-partisan, student-run, promoting political aware- I ness and involvement in our State government among California high school students. The Commission recommended sending two Commissioners and a required adult chaperone/advisor, Cost per student would be $138 and advisor $165, which would cover transportation, lodging, educational , materials, debates, seminars and a banquet, with an additional allowance of $40 each to cover meals during the 4-day period, Total cost for the proposal would be $561. Youth Commission Trust Funds have been accrued in the past from profits in banquets and recreational activities sponsored by the Commission. It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request be APPROVED and that $561 be appropriated from said Trust Fund, AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Council recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None The Agency ADJOURNED to a Closed Session following this regular meeting to discuss litigation matters, thereafter to April 5, 1982, at 7 p.m. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Bert Johnson, 331 East Winnie Way, read a statement regarding the status of the stewardship and accountability for tax exempt bonds by Arcadia for a private organization to issue under the name of the City.. The, case in point was the City's permission in 1980 for the Methodist Hospital to issue $22,900,000 of tax exempt bonds, Mr. Johnson requested the CitYI Council to receive from the hospital a semi-annual notarized report with pertinent data as set forth in his prepared statement (on file in the office of the City Clerk,) Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, referred to Councilman Dring's statement following Council's denial of an application for a business license to operate an Amway Distributorship in the home, that staff ensure that the denial be enforced. Mr. Fletcher fe,lt it was unwar~ ranted to put the applicants under such surveillance. He also questioned the manner in which a recent parking violation was handled '" also,the method used by meter maids in issuing citations ... some of which he felt unreasonable. He suggested that Council discuss among themselves whether or not the City is being operated the way they would like it run. ~2- 3-15-83 P: 4a C.U.P, 83-3 Tavern F:I~.oq 4c DEAD BOLT LOCKS AND SMOKE l DETECTORS Ha ndyman Program I REVENUE TRANSFER 4e ADVERTISE FOR BIDS I Street Markings 4f ADVERTISE / FOR BIDS (Waterline & Hydrant) ': Ii/):( V:;i- 49 f GENERATOR For City Yard 4h P PARCEL MAP J 82-4 I 4b HEARING SCHEOU~E/ APRIL ./ "'- 25:0691 CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED Planning Commission Resolution No. 1220 granting Conditional Use Permit 83-3 to operate a beer and wine tavern at 500, East Live Oak Avenue subject to conditions set forth in said resolution. AUTHORIZED the contractin9 for dead-bolt locks and smoke detectors for the Handyman Program to low bidder Arcadia Security Service - Williams Lock & Safe Co., at a cost of $20.50 per lock and $16 per detector. The quantity of locks and detectors to be purchased has not yet been determined. Funds for this acquisition are in the Handyman Grant Project, The vendor will hold the price six months. No action taken on this agenda item. The $5,500 to remain in the Capital Outlay Fund" APPROVED installation of thermoplastic markings to provide motorists with better recognition of crosswalks, stop bars, directional arrows, etc. to replace painted markings on concrete paved portions of Foothill Boulevard, Baldwin Avenue, Las Tunas Drive and Live Oak Avenue. This project (Job No. 534) to be totally funded with Federal aid monies in the amount of $51,800. Also authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids upon receipt of authorization to do so by Ca1trans. APPROVED the plans and specifications and AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to advertise for bids on the installation of a 12" water1 ine and four fire hydrants in Cornell Drive, Windsor Road and Newman Avenue, to increase fire protection, Estimated cost of the project is $80,300 from Federal Revenue Sharing. AUTHORIZED the purchase of a Honda Model ES6500 generator for the welding truck used at the City Yard. The purchase will be funded from the Water Equipment Replacement Fund at a cost of $1,809.44, On November 23, 1982 the Planning Commission APPROVED Tentative Parcel Map No. 82-4 to consolidate five lots into two lots at 645-665 West Naomi Avenue, Parcel Map No. 15415. A condition of approval is that the property owners dedicate 12 feet at the south side of the property to provide for a 42-foot right-of-way from the centerline of Naomi Avenue The City Council ACCEPTED the street dedication for public use. Later in the consideration of the first Consent Item, Councilman Haltom asked if any of the Councilmen knew any of the applicants in this item, and Mayor Pellegrino replied that he was acquainted with one of the applicants by virtue of his purchasing produce from him for his former restaurant business, ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN DRING, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HANNAH AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES NOES ABS ENT : Councilmen Dring, Haltom Lojeski, Pellegrino Councilman Haltom (voted None (except for item 4a), Hannah, No on item 4a only) Planning Commission Resolution No. 1221 granting a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage of equipment at 121 and 127 La Porte Street. On Council Appeal a public hearing was scheduled for AprilS on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None -3- 3-15-83 . fi/ ~. h.{r( I" IfJ 5a WATER RATE INCREASE PLAN B APPROVED 6a ORD INANCE NO. 1766 ADOPTED I 6b ORD INANCE NO. 1 768 J INTRODUCED / MISCELLANEOUS Vi 25:0692 Council received the report and recommendation concerning the Water ~epartment five-year projection and two plans for proposed water rate lncreases. The two plans differ only in the timing and size of the water rate increases. Under either plan the water rate and income received at the end of the five-year study period would be the same. PLAN A. No water rate increase would be scheduled for 1983-84. The two following years would have fairily substantial increases (14.7% and 12.8%) until projected reve~ues and expenditures are approximately equal. :he la~t two years of the flve-year study period would have smaller lnflatlonary-type increases. . PLAN B. Schedules a 5.9% rate increase for 1983-84 ... the following four years contain moderate increases (average 8%) to keep pace with inflation. I During the discussion Councilman Dring commented in part that if the new rate does not go into effect until July 1st this could be acted upon before June and it would still be effective July 1st ... that it. would be helpful to know the projected revenues and expenditures before approving an increase. It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried on roll call vote as follows that PLAN B be APPROVED, and the City Attorney be directed to prepare the appropriate ordinance. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pelleqrino Councilman Dring None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1766, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 TO ARTICLE IX TO PERMIT CITY COUNCIL OR COUNCILMEMBER APPEAL TO DECISIONS OR DETERMINATIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION." It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1766 be ADOPTED. 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. 1768, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM R-l (SECOND ONE-FAMILY) TO R-3 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY) AT 1231 GOLDEN WEST AVENUE." It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1768 be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom. Hannah, Lojeski, Pe1'1egrino None None I Councilman Hannah will be provided with the book entitled "ARCADIA, WHERE RANCH AND CITY MEET". Councilman Hannah brought up a proposal by the Municipal Data System - they are seeking an increase in their fee which they have not had for three years. -4- 3-15-83 rOOURNMENT I ATTEST: 25:0693 Following discussion, it was MOVED by Mayor Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried on roll call vote as follows that pins should be made up for the 1984 Olympics. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Council entered a Closed Session on litigation, reconvened, and adjourned as follows. The meeting ADJOURNED in memory of August Goebel who recently passed away in Mesa, Arizona. Mr. Goebel was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, attended the University of Wisconsin and Carlton College in Minnesota. He joined the Air Force in 1943. He was in private law practice in Arcadia until he was appointed to the bench in 1972 by then Governor Reagan. He was a member of the Arcadia Board of Education from 1969 to 1972 and was an honorary member of the Arcadia Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife Beverley and two children, Stephen and Debra. The meeting also ADJOURNED in memory of Joe E. Earll, Jr., who passed away March 12. He was born in Iowa and jOined the Army Air Corps in 1939. He served during World War 2 and in the Korean War. He flew battle missions in both wars, retiring from the Air Force in 1963. He joined his father, Joe E. Earll, Sr., in the real estate business and was named Arcadia Realtor of the Year. Mr. Earll had been a member of the Arcadia Personnel Board since 1976. He is survived by his wife Nelle Jane, his mother Lou Earll, son Terry, sister Jeanne Barry, all of Arcadia. The meeting ADJOURNED at 9:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 5, 1983 in the Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and any Closed Session, if any, necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters, and evaluation of properties. dld .~z~ I my Clock -5- 3-15-83