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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 5,1983_2 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 25:0695 I INVOCATION: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL READING OF TEXTS OF ORDINANCES AND RESO- LUTIONS WAIVED J PRESENTATION (Kuyper) J PRESENTATION (Schrader) 1. HEARING REQUEST FOR I BUILDING CODE VARIANCE ... ",l " ... ' 10. 0; ;.II~ ~d..t' v~ ,\,IV ~\\~) ...~ MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETI NG APRIL 5, 1983 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session Tuesday, April 5, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Louise Gelber, First Church of Christ, Scientist Robert E. Kladifco PRESENT: Councilmen/Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino ABSENT: None Following clarification of an item concerning Olympic Games pins in the March 15 minutes, it was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried that the minutes of the special meeting of March 10, the adjourned and regular meetings of March 15 be APPROVED. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full of ordinances and resolutions be WAIVED. tex ts AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino- None None On behalf of the City Council, Councilman Lojeski presented.William Kuyper with a plaque in appreciation of his efforts and accomplishments during his almost 18 years of service to the City as a Planning Commissioner. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Pellegrino presented to Mrs. Helen Schrader a plaque in recognition of her 20th anniversary with the Foothill Inter-City Newspapers, Inc., and congratulated her on her reporting expertise. Request of Carolyn: Pappas on behalf of Tom Pappas, Inc., requesting a waiver of Building Code requirements for specified fire retardant roof- ing and stucco walls, etc., for a wood frame, single-family dwelling at 665 Naomi Ave., in order to utilize it for a temporary engineering office to be occupied by Mr. Pappas and his employees. The dwelling will be converted into six offices and a lunch room, with eight parking spaces proposed. The subject property is zoned C-O & D. It was noted in the staff report that the design overlay (Ordinance 1655) requires that vehicular access to the properties shall be from one-way ingress drives off of Naomi Avenue, and it was recommended that due to the limited number of cars being parked on the site, that this requirement be waived. It was also noted that occupancy shall not be permitted until all of the conditions have been complied with and written approval to occupy the building has been received from the Building Division. A covenant shall be executed ensuring that the use of the building for commercial purposes shall be discontinued in 12 months from the date of said approval. This shall be executed in form and content approved by the City Attorney. -1- 4-5-83 MOTION AND AMENDMENT 2. PUBLIC HEARING WITHDRAWN 25 :0696 Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and the applicant, Mrs. Carolyn Pappas, 67 W. Longden Ave., said in part that due to the tem- porary nature of ,the project, they could get along with 5 parking spaces instead of the 8 ... they would occupy the offices for only a year. Dis- cussion was held on the staff recommendation that the requirement for a fire retardant roof be waived. Charles Chivetta, 106 E. Longden Ave., was advised that the subject property is a separate parcel which is next to the proposed senior citizen housing project which property was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Pappas. He noted another agenda item where an applicant is being denied the use of his residence as an office, whereas this application is being recommended for approval. He felt everyone should have the same rights and privileges regardless of whether or not they have sold property to the City. It was explained that the other agenda item is different in that the residence is in a commercial zone and is currently zoned resi- dentia1. I In response to a question by Mr. Chivetta concerning possible conflict of interest on the part of the City Council, inasmuch as they purchased adjacent property fr,om the app1 icant in this instance, the City Attorney responded: "If Council requests me so to do, I will prepare a formal written opinion; however, I will state at least fnformally, that there appear to be no disqualifying legal conflicts of interest in this type of situation, partly for some of the reasons Councilman Haltom alluded to, and also because the conflict of interest law does not touch upon this particular situation. If there were a conflict of interest - legal disqualifying conflict of interest - the Council would still be allowed to participate and vote based on the various rules that are designed by the Fair Political Practices Commission and under the Ca1 ifornia Government Code, to allow cities to act in cases' where that would be applicable if ,there were one in this case, At least a majority of the quorum of the CounciT would be able to participate and there would be a procedure set up to determine which Council Members could. So either way, the Council has a right to certainly vote on a matter that is up before them upon which they have to make a decision as the govern- ing body of ,the Ci ty." No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried. Councilman Haltom expressed concern about waiving the requirement for fire retardant roofing material and noted that the construction of the senior citizen housing project will be under way while the subject resi- dence is being occupied and a fire hazard might be encountered. Councilman Hannah MOVED to approve the variance subject to all conditions set forth in the staff report dated April 5, 1983. MOTION seconded by Councilman Lojeski. Further consideration of the roofing was held and with the consent of Councilman Hannah, maker of the primary MOTION, and his second, Council- man Lojeski, an additional condition was approved for inclusion - that a fire retardant roof (Class A or B) be required. Roll call vote was then taken on the MOTION and its amendment. I AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Council received advice that the applicant has withdrawn his appeal from a decision of the Planning Commission concerning a conditional use per- mit for outdoor storage of equipment at 121 and 127 La Porte Street, granted by Resolution No. 1221. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman ,Dring, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried on roll call vote -'. -2- 4-5-83 <, v / I I p: J~~-' 3. PUBLIC HEARING Swimming Pool Fence and Gate APPROVED -fD (J/D 0' 5~'. (1,\.- 4a. PERSONNEL BOARD Class Specifi -' cations APPROVED -'." '7-~" . , .,.:-,.,-,' 25:0697 as follows that Planning Commission Resolution No. 1221 is no longer in force or effect, and the applicant be so informed. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None , Request of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Harper for a variance from Arcadia Municipal Code Section 3420.2 as provided by Section 3427. This section defines the regulations for fences and gates around swimming pools. The Harpers are proposing a remote controlled electric access driveway off Foothill Boulevard and a bolted-in section of removable fence for the Dexter Avenue service access driveway at 1005 West Foothill Boulevard. It was noted in the staff report that the Planning and Building Depart- ments have reviewed the request and are of ,the opinion that the proposed variance would provide for adequate public safety. In response to Councilman Haltom's concern that if, in the event of a fire and the fire- men could not gain entry, would the City be liable because it has permit- ted this, the City Attorney said in part the Council's action is per- missible and the Code allows for a variance; that he had reviewed the staff report with liability in mind and determined that they made appro- priate findings and there would be no safety hazard. He could not say the City won't ever be sued in these situations because nowadays cities are being sued for a number of things, but this is a situation where consideration has been given to those points and the City would not incur any liability. He added, however, that any time the City is involved in a swimming pool situation, it's a liability-prone matter, and suggested the fencing requirements be reviewed with that in mind and report to Council. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open, and no one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried; it was further MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the variance be approved as adequately securing the swim- ming pool area, subject to the condition that the automatic driveway gate and removable section of fence have no openings' greater than 4 inches when in the closed position, as provided by Arcadia Municipal Code Section 3420.1 ~.. all other provisions of the Code shall apply. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None The Personnel Board on March 17, 1983 recommended reV1Slons of the specifications for 7 positions in the Finance Department relating to duties, abilities and knowledge, as follows: Cashier-Account Clerk Account Clerk Senior Account Clerk , Printing Printing Services Supervisor Business License Officer Purchasing Officer Services Assistant Council reviewed the revisions with the Personnel Officer and it was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that the revised classification specifica- tions be APPROVED. AYES NOES : ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None -3- 4-5-83 ",,:":.- f)C; \r.l~ 4b. OLYMPIC COMMISSION REPORT 5a. ROLL CALL 5b. MINUTES 25:0698 Craig Lucas, 853 Balboa Drive, Chairman of the Arcadia Olympic Commission, reported at length on the proposed Charter. The Charter determined AOC would conduct meetings on the fourth Wednesday of each month; act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the 1984 Olympics; would keep the Council and community informed of all Olympic activities, particularly the equestrian events at Santa Anita Park; would provide and train ambassadors to represent the City in activities relating to the equestrian events; would establish a Press and Public Relations Center to keep the community informed and encouraged to participate in the equestrian events. The Charter would also require the Treasurer of the Commission to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Commission and to account for and coordinate all of its financial activities; would develop a system of assistance in housing and transportation for participants and visitors I of the equestrian events; would cooperate with Santa Anita Park in com- munication and mutual assistance; would develop a manpower pool for visitor assistance during the equestrian events; would provide appro- priate equipment and supplies upon request to support all AOC activities and would provide a master plan and schedule for all AOC activities. Mr, Lucas submitted in part that the Commission is working both diligently and harmoniously together... the Games will be offi,cially opened on Saturday, July 28, 1984, concluding on Sunday, August 12, 1984. There will be nine days of equestrian events, all but one of which will occur at Santa Anita Park. Referring to the wording of the proposed Charter, the City Attorney suggested that it wouldn't hurt to put in some inclusive language reiterating the advisory nature and that all matters shall be sub- ject to approval of the City Council, and he would be glad to provide same. Following further consideration, it was noted that the City Attorney will clarify in the Charter that the commitment of funds by the AOC shall only be with the approval of the City Council... that the Commission cannot commit the City to any expenditure. Councilman Hannah said in part that it was his understanding that City funds will not be used by the Commission, and Councilman Dring MOVED that the Charter be amended and approved to indicate that no City funds shall be used without prior approval of the City Council. Motion seconded by Councilman Hannah. Discussion ensued on the need for some basic operat- ing funds for stationery and supplies. Whereupon it was MOVED by Council- man Haltom, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that the portion of the primary motion relating to City funds be deleted from the motion and that there be included the provision that a fund of $200 be appropriated and expended at the discretion of the AOC and that the accounting be presented to the Finance Director. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Haltom, Lojeski, Pellegrino Councilmen Dring, Hannah None Council recessed in order to act as the I ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino ABSENT: None On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Dring and carried, the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 10, 1983 and the adjourned and regular meetings of March 15, 1983 were APPROVED. -4- 4-5-83 ~";:. 1\' ',)'1 t' l~q 5c. ~~NCEPT PLANS Colorado/ Colorado APPROVED I. CONCEPT PLANS 300 N. Santa An ita APPROVED 1_~O ~ \.v4 25 :0699 The Agency received concept plans for a private project at 226 West Colorado Boulevard which will consist of 1,144 sq. ft., single-story building to use as a religious book store. It is to be located at an interior location on the subject site and will not be visible from either Colorado Place or Colorado Boulevard. Staff advised that it is consistent with the goals, standards and other requirements set forth in the Redevelopment Plan. It was MOVED by Member Dring, seconded by Member Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the concept plans be APPROVEO as present2d. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None This proposed project for 300 North Santa Anita Avenue includes the demolition of two existing metal sheds and replacing them with a 1,000 sq. ft, storage building, The architecture would consist of textured wood siding with a heavy shake roof to match the existing building which is to remain along with an 8 ft. high block wall on the north, south and east sides of the property... there is currently no on-site parking provided, A modification will be required to provide six new spaces in lieu of the required nine. It will also require a modification in order to delete the commercial landscaping requirements for the parking area. Because there is no curb and gutter along the property's St. Joseph Street frontage, the applicant shall be required to install the appro- priate curb and gutter. It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the concept plans as presented be APPROVED, with a condition that the applicant be required to go through the modifi- cation process to install a standard curb and gutter along the 140 feet of St. Joseph Street frontage. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None 5e. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned to a CLOSED SESSION following the close of the City Council regular meeting this date. Council reconvened. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Herb Fletcher, 175 West Lemon Avenue, asked that Council investigate what proportion of the 1% property tax the County collects from Arcadia ~.1.'J.-~axpayers is returned to Arcadia, and whether all cities share equally /11' v 1n the 1%., He felt that possibly Arcadia is receiving less than it ~I should. W,th reference to an article in the press, he wondered if ~ I Arcadians are paying a higher rate for trash collection than a neighbor- ing city served by the same disposal company whose costs, he feels, may be less than Arcadia. He felt this merits looking into. I Bruce Low, 1120 San Carlos Road, read a prepared statement concerning his property at 333-421 East Huntington Drive. In summary, reference was made to Planning Commission's Resolution No. 1229 recommending the removal of the existing high rise overlay zone on his 9-acre Datsun property. The high rise zoning which was placed on the Conditional Use Permit, expired early in 1983 and Council has scheduled a public hearing on this for April 19. He said he wanted to bring his remarks to Council at this time prior to the forthcoming hearing. Early this year Council decided in favor of commercial development in the project area rather than garden-type offices. He mentioned various areas in which his property has been included in the discussions for development without -5- 4-5-83 25:0700 his knowledge. He asked Council to cease and desist negotiating the sale and/or lease of his property without his knowledge or authorization. He said further in part that they have suspended further investment until he the City decides on a true course. (FULL STATEMENT ON FILE IN OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK.) Charles Chivetta, 106 East Longden, referring to the first public hear- ing on the agenda relating to a request for a variance at 665 Naomi Avenue, about which he spoke at that time, stated in part that he saw no difference between that request (which was approved pursuant to conditions at that time) and the request to operate an office out of a single-family residence at 180 West Huntington Drive (which was denied by the Planning Commission.) He felt both requests should be given the same consideration. Councilman Dring explained that the Planning Commission denied the latter because it felt that rather than a variance, the zoning should be changed to commercial, being in a commercial zone, and that this determination I will, in all probability, be appealed by Council and set for a publ ic hear- ing. Mr. Chivetta was also advised that the agenda item on telecommunica- tions'relates to a new telephone system in City Hall. CONSENT ITEMS HEARINGS SCHEDULED 7a. APRIL 19 .0 Planning Commission Resolution No. 1229 removing existing "H" (high rise) zone on property at 333-421 East Huntington Drive. 7b. APRIL 19/J Appeal from Planning Commission Resolution No. 1228 denying a request to allow a change in use from takeout food establishment to an eating estab- lishment at 1002 South Baldwin Avenue. 7e. APRIL 191, Council appealed Planning Commission Resolution No. 1225 granting a Conditional Use Permit to allow operation of a bakery with 12 tables and 12 chairs at 11 East Foothill Boulevard. 7f. MAY 3 / J Council appealed Planning Commission Resolution No. 1226 granting a request to convert an automobile service station into an automobile self-service station at 5 West Foothill Boulevard. 7g. MAY 3 11 7c.A~RE YOUTH LEAGUE 1'"/:2..(; { ::I 7d. rC. U.7r.-;;J3 BOOKSTORE J r- ,,/ ,': I 7h. PROPERTY PURCHASE Senior Citi zen Housing 7i~US SHELTER PROPOSALS j; l'k3 7j. CONSULTANT RETAINED Telephone System, Council appealed Planning Commission Resolution No. 1227 denying permission to operate an off.ice use within an R-l zone at 180 West Huntington Drive. ~ RATIFIED Planning Commission on mobile theatrical sets in West Las Tunas Drive. Resolution No. 1223 concerning outside work a C-M zone by the Kare Youth group at 136 RATIFIED Planning Commission Resolution No., 1224 granting a Conditional Use Permit to construct a building/bookstore at the Santa Anita Church, 226 West Colorado Boulevard. AUTHORIZED appropriation of $760,000 out of Capital Outlay Fund for pro- perty acquisition of the senior citizens' housing project at 645-663 Naomi Avenue. Staff advised that the escrow will close on April 23.... This amount will, cover all costs, including closing escrow fees, etc. I AUTHORIZED the mailing of the Requests and maintenance of. transit shelters to with responses due on May 2 at 5 p.m. May 18 City Council meeting. for Proposals for the installation vendors. To be mailed April 6 Report back to Council at the AWARDED contract to COM Consultants for telecommunications consulting services at a firm fixed fee not to exceed $8,250 and AUTHORIZED Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. -6- 4-5-83 -";" ~ (..i-' . j::.l, I 71 f'UBRARY EQUIPMENT {I fJ D''; P: )U 17k. TRACT NO. 23139 j Time Extension r ,Ol:3-A-- 8a. DIAL-A- RIDE SEDANS Purchase APPROVED f!l/"V f \ 9a. ORDINANCE I NO. 1768 ADOPTED I \\ 9b/ORDINANCE NO. 1769 INTRODUCED 25 :0701 APPROVED the purchase of a cooling bid of $13,116.09. Funds for this required are in the Capital Outlay cost $14,616. 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: tower from F. M. Thomas in the low and any additional material and labor Fund for 1982-83. Total project AYES NOES : ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request for a six-month time extension on Tract Map 23139 for a proposed commercial condominium at 250 West Colorado Boulevard be APPROVED. AYES NOES ABSTAIN: ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None Mayor Pellegrino None Staff noted in the report aated March 31 that as a result of the heavy usage placed on the,six retired police sedans currently in use by Dial-A-Ride, they should be replaced with new ones which can offer improved fuel eff,ic i ency, reduced ma i ntenance cos ts and increased pas- senger comfort. Cost would be approximately $15,200 per vehicle or a total of $76,000. This would cover five new sedan-type vehicles during this fiscal year with perhaps the purchase of three new vans next year. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be AUTHORIZED to prepare and issue a request for bids for the five new sedans. Report to Council on June 7. " AYES NOES ABSENT: councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None During the above consideration it was noted that in addition to the actual need for the vehicles at this time, the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission requires all municipal operators receiving Proposition A Fare Reduction Funds to dedicate a portion of their Proposition A Local Return Funding to their transit operation. The City's current commitment is $83,000 - hence the new sedans will meet a ,larg2 portion of that require- ment. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1768, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 12~1 GOLDEN WEST AVENUE." It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1768 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. 1769, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 7531.1 TO AUTHORIZE THE SETTING AND AMENDMENT OF WATER RATES BY RESOLU- TION. " -7- 4-5-83 WATER RATE- SETTING RESOLUTION TO BE PREPARED 9C/. ORDINANCE NO . 1 770 WITHDRAWN 9d ./RESOLUTION NO. 5089 ADOPTED gef~LAIM APPROVED (Grabowski) STAFF REPORTS ~ tS~1 '1 CABLE TV GROUP W 25:0702 It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1769 be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None On MOTION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried the City Attorney was directed to prepare a rate-setting resolution for Council consideration at the next regular meeting. WITHDRAWN FROM AGENDA. I The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5089, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONGRATULATING THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF ARCADIA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY." , It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5089 be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino Councilman Haltom None On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim of Alicia Grabowski in the amount of $614.85 was APPROVED for payment 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 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (Not on agenda) It was the consensus of a majority of the Council that instead of staff reading the entire contents of reports of which Council has received copies, that they be summarized and Council ask any questions it may have. Mayor Pellegrino preferred reading the staff reports in full for the benefit of those in the audience. It was noted that copies of the Council packet are always available for public perusal in the office of I the City Clerk and the Library. Discussion held on the continued complaints about Group W cable television service. Staff will again direct a communication to Group W headquarters regarding this. Also, in response to a previous request of Councilman Lojeski, staff will obtain and prepare a report on the individuals in charge of the Group W operation. -8- 4-5-83 .;'( fU " ~ICAL INSURANCE ADMISSION I TAX Olympic Games - 1984 Dc.; ~" ~ ~'~ISTORICAL COMMISSION I 12. ADJOURNED TO APRIL 19, 7 p.m. 25:0703 Council entered a CLOSED SESSION, reconvened and took action as follows: It was MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Dring and car- ried on roll call vote as follows that the City transfer from City funds to the Medical Self-insurance Fund $98,879 plus 'costs for future bill ings up to the $250,000 policy limit, to, cover medical expenses for one employee because the excess insurance policy was cancelled June 30, 1981 and was not renewed. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None In response to a request by Councilman Lojeski, the City Attorney reported on his findings as to whether or not the admission tax could be applicable to the Olympic Game events which will be held at Santa Anita Race Track in 1984 - it appears that it could; however, there are questions to be resolved and worked out in terms of administering it and the like. This will be discussed with Santa Anita. It was the consensus that a communication go forward over the Mayor's signature to the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, setting forth the City's estimated costs for various services in which the City feels it would be involved, and ask for a formal response from said Committee. Following further considerations, it was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom'and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be directed to estimate City costs in relation to Olympic activities to be conducted in Arcadia and to determine the amount that could be raised by applying the current admissions tax to the potential attendance figures for the Olympics, and report back to the City Council in order for the Council to determine possible' amendments to the admissions tax ord i nance. ' AYES Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino NOES : None ABSENT: None Councilman Hannah explained the request of the Historical Commission relat- ing to a permanent "home" for memorabilia which has been donated and is currently being stored here and there. The Commission has proposed that the City look into the possibility of obtaining approximately 2t acres of County territory adjoining the County Arboretum and housing the restored Lucky Baldwin Depot. It was felt that a building could be constructed of approximately 1,600 sq. ft. The Commission would raise the funds. Discussion ensued on the many ramifications connected with this - main- tenance, etc. Councilmen Dring and Haltom felt the entire project might end up costing the City money, and the possibility of the Commission rais- ing sufficient funds is an unknown factor. Councilman Hannah suggested that a communication be directed to County Supervisor Schabarum to ascertain whether or not the County would be amen- able to entering into an agreement for lease of the property to the City for, say $1 per year. It was the consensus of a majority of the Council that this be directed over the signature of the Mayor. Councilmen Dring and Haltom were not in support of this. Staff advised of the interests being lodged concerning property at the southwest corner of Huntington Drive and Fifth Avenue. At Councilman Lojeski's suggestion, staff will study future development possibilities for the Civic Center site. Council adjourned at 10:10 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 19, 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. - ATTEST: ~:64( S7r~ City Clerk 4-5-83 -9-