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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 17,1983 'I 1 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 25 :0724 INVOCAT!ON PLEDGE OF ALLtGIANCE ROLL CALL MI NUTE APPROV~I READING OF TEXTS WAIVED j MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEET!NG MAY 17, 1983 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session Tuesday, May 17, 1983 at 7:30 p. m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Dr. James Hagelganz, Arcadia Presbyterian Church David Sawyer PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen/Members Haltom, Hannah, I?ojeski ino Councilmen/Members Dring, Pellegrino On MOTION by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Mayor Lojeski and carried Councilmen Dring and Pellegrino were excused. . (NOTE: Councilman Dring arrived during the following presentations.) On MOTION by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried unanimously the minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings of May 3, 1983 were APPROVED. Councilman Hannah abstained as he was absent from said meeetings. It was MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried unanimously that the reading of the full texts of ordinances and resolutions be WAIVED. PRESENTA T!ONS BY THE ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION James Green, Chairman of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission, introduced members of the Commission and explained in part the purpose of the Commission: it consists of eleven members appointed by the City Council to encourage residential and commercial property owners in the City to take an active part in the improvement and beautifica- tion of their properties. The various efforts and accomplishments of the Commission during the past several years were explored in deta il. Milton Inbody, Award Chairman, then introduced the following awardees who were presented with symbolic awards by Mayor lojeski: j Mr. and Mrs. Constantino Miguel 1329 San Carlos Rd. "Arcadia Beautiful Com'n Award" Victor Zonver 340 Arbolada Dr. "Azalea Award" Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mahaffey 2120 Louise Ave. "Santa Anita Award" Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1 50 W. Dua rte Rd. "Arcadia Award" -1- 5-17-83 25:0725 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stein 35 Onta re Rd. "Hugo Reid Award" Lincoln Savings & Loan Association 200 E. Duarte Rd. "Newcastle Award" i I \ I Mildred O'Donnell 316 W. Wistaria Ave. "Huntington Award" Mr. and Mrs. James Crum 2301 S. Greenfield Ave. "Lucky Bal dwin Award" Mr. and Mrs. Garry Myrdahl 1331 S. Santa Anita Ave. "Anita Bal dwin Award" Mr. and Mrs. Mark Strom 34 Sycamore Ave. "Peacock Award" D. Wayne Lucas 1205 Rodeo Rd. "Queen Ann Award" Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel 720 W. Camino Real Ave. "Mayor's Awa rd" 1 A special award was presented to Mrs. Elsie Hetherington who hand- decorated each certificate indicating the specific award. The meeting then ADJOURNED to the Conference Room for a reception for the awardees and the Commission. The City Council reconvened at 7:30 p. m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski ABSENT: Councilman Pellegrino On MOTION by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Mayor Lojeski and carried Councilman Pellegrino was excused. 1. HEARING A petition was presented to Council signed by 24 of 37 properties, a Street Lights 65% positive response, requesting installation of street lights on LeRoy Avenue LeRoy Avenue between Lovell and Holly Avenues. Staff proposed to APPROVED ,'(install eight 4,000 lumen high pressure sodium vapor lamps on existing r,\ 'power poles. The annual cost for the eight lamps would be $691.20 at ) \ \', . \ current rates, 50% of which would be paid by the property owners, and ~ '. - 50% at City expense. Mayor Lojeski declared the hearing OPEN and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried. It was further MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be AUTHORIZED to install the street lighting improve- ments in accordance with the report dated May 17 and that the improved areas be included in the annexation proceedings to be reported on by the City Engineer in the Fall of 1983. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None Councilman Pellegrino 2. HEARING The Arcadia Tournament of Roses Subcommittee of the Arcadia Chamber of Bingo Games Commerce applied for a permit to conduct bingo games June 26, 1983 at AP~ROV.1E,D,\, \ 1311 Rodeo Road, Arcadia, for fund raising, to encourage participation ,. and construction of Arcadia's float entry in the Tournament of Roses Fire Code requirements would not be violated. The City Attorney /, advised that the Arcadia Municipal Code, Section 4216.3.2, on Council .1\ I action, allows for certain waivers of the Code for a limited event. \f. \ Mayor Lojeski declared the hearing OPEN and Dr. Lewis H. V. May, 269 W. Wistaria, explained the purpose and asked for Council approval. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried. It was further MoVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by -2- 5-17-83 I,. 1 PRISON SITE 1 d '-p ~ I J j' ~l 2b. tn"' F'; ?' f WORD r} PROCESSOR PURCHASE AUTHORIZED 25 :0726 Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the applicable Code requirements be waived and that the permit be issued as requested. AYES NOES : ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None Councilman Pellegrino In order to consider this item the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None Councilman Pellegrino Paul Herr, 515 E. Wistaria Avenue, spoke once again in opposition _~ to a prison being constructed on a site under consideration by the \ \County Board of Supervisors. Mr. Herr submitted another petition {,,'-signed by residents of Arcadia and surrounding cities.... He felt d this is a graphic attempt to make certain the site in question is not chosen by the Board of Supervi sors and asked Council to do every- thing in its power to see that this is directed to the Board. Ed Penick, General Counsel of the Unitek Corporation, located directly across the street from the subject site - corner of Longden Avenue and Peck Road, spoke in opposition to the possibility of having a prison located on this property. He said they are concerned about the welfare of their employees, most of whom live in Monrovia and Arcadia, and asked Council to do whatever it deems necessary and appropriate to oppose the site. . Mayor Lojeski said in part that first of all the City Counci 1 is unani- mously opposed to the proposed prison site and has so indicated to the Board of Supervisors ... that he had met with Supervisor Schabarum's Deputies and was informed that the five sites recommended by the Prison Site Selection Committee will be presented and considered by the Board. The Board will then submit sites to the State.... Mayor LOjeski stated further in part that he has been informed that Mr. Schabarum is not satisfied with the location but to date it is the best site which could be identified within his district.,. further, that it is unlikely that the site will be chosen due to many problems... its proximity to schools, churches, and residences, and due to the terrain of the land- fill, the cost of construction would be prohibitive. However, he sug- gested that residents should continue to direct communications in opposition along with stated reasons to George Denton, Director of California Department of Corrections, 630 Chase Street, Sacramento, California 95814. In order to take the following item out of agenda sequence it was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried on roll call vote as follows that the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance be wa i.ved: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None Councilman Pellegrino Council received the report and recommendation for the purchase of word processing equipment. It was noted that eleven responses were received to the bid call and had been reviewed by the representative of Coopers and Lybrand and staff. It is recommended that the Syntrex Stand Alone System be purchased. Extensive discussion ensued with Iro Epstein of Coopers and Lybrand who stated in part that if in the future the City Should choose to upgrade the equipment, it would be possibJe to'do this to a shared -3- 5-17-83 3. HEARING RV Dumping Sta tions V ORDINANCE NO. 1772 ADOPTED J 4. HEARING CDBG Program I)J'I~ t . \. " 25 :0727 logic system. Mr. Epstein responded to questions propounded by . Council and explained in detail the operation of the system. Dellvery would be approximately four weeks from the receipt of the purchase order. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Syntrex Stand Alone System be purchased from Syntrex in the total amount of $71,567.12; that said sum be appropriated from the Capital Outlay Fund'for sald purchase. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None Councilman Pellegrino 1 At its regular meeting May 3, 1983, Council was read the title of Ordinance No. 1772 (as follows) and set a hearing for May 17. Staff felt that an addition to the Uniform Plumbing Code is necessary to prevent nuisance-like conditions inconsistent with the welfare and quiet enjoyment of the neighborhood where recreationa,l vehicle (RV) sewage disposal is concerned on commercial property and in resi- dentially zoned areas. The ordinance set forth that the RV sewage disposal stations installed on commercially zoned properties shall conform to the requirements of the Los Angeles County Health Depart- ment and the City - those installed on residentially zoned property shall conform to all conditions set forth in said ordinance. Mayor Lojeski declared the hearing OPEN and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried unanimously. It was further MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1772, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADDING SECTION 8230.9 TO ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO RECREAT!ON VEHICLE DUMPING STATIONS." It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1772 be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None Councilman Pellegrino On April 29, 1983 the County of Los Angeles advised staff that the City would receive approximately $124,470 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under the Emergency Employment and Recession 1 Relief Bill - the "Jobs Bill". Staff recommended that 'the funds be utilized for thi construction and reconstruction of curbs, gutters, driveway aprons and sidewalks, as well as AC overlay in the area bounded by Colorado Blvd. on the north, Duarte Rd. on the south, Fifth Ave. on the east, and Santa Anita Ave. on the west. This census tract area, a low income area, qualifies for this program. Staff submitted for review and consideration the Statement of Community Development Objectives and the Cost Summary and Project Summary. Mayor Lojeski 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 Statement of Com- mu~_~~~ DE~velopment Objectives and the Cost Summaryand Project.Suil1~.ry -4- 5-17-83 Isa. ROLL CALL 5b. MINUTE APPROVAL 5c. HEARING 55-65 E. Huntington Ha lferty Withdrew (Bids to be recei ved) . ..- I. f I {" . . ~ fr~" rt' PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED , ( 1 5d. STATE DEPT. HOUSING AND COMMUN ITY DEVELOPMENT 1981-82 SUPPLEMENT APPROVED if' t l~~\ 25 :0728 be APPROVED and that the City Manager be AUTHORIZED to execute the Memorandums of Understanding. AYES NOES : ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None Councilman Pellegrino Council recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT : Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski Member Pellegrino On MOTION by Member Haltom, seconded by Chairman Lojeski and carried unanimously the minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings of May 3, 1983 were APPROVED. Members Dring and Hannah abstainerl from vntin9 as they were absent on said date. On MOTION by Member Hannah, seconded by Chairman Lojeski Member Pellegrino was excused. On AprilS, 1983 the Agency gave an exclusive right to negotiate to Halferty Development Company until April 28, 1983 for the First and Huntington site. This matter was to have been discussed at the May 3 meeting but was continued to this date. On April 28 Mr. Halferty requested an extension of the negotiating period for 30 days, and asked for a reduction in the purchase price. However, the Agency received a subsequent communication dated May 17 from Mr. Halferty withdrawing negotiations with the Agency for the subject property. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Member Dring, seconded by Member Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the bidding pro- cess be reopened for a period of ninety (90) days with no minimum bid. AYES NOES : ABSTAIN: ABSENT : Members Dring, Haltom Lojeski None Member Hannah (who did not participate in these proceedings) Member Pellegrino In order to hear from a representative of the American Savings and Loan Company the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Member Dring, seconded by Chairman Lojeski and carried. Member Hannah was excused from the Chamber.as he could not partici- pate in the discussion anyway. Tom Suttner, attorney at 15 N. First Ave., representing the American Savings and Loan Company, stated in part that they have been interested in the subject location since 1978, at which time an offer and deposit were made; however, due to 1 itigation it was not possible to pursue the purchase. He asked the Agency to consider a period of.60 days for them to have an MAl appraisal and then have the opportunity to discuss it with the Agency. However, he was advised that the Agency will be accepting proposals for 90 days and staff would be glad to provide him with any brochures or information which is available. The State of California Department of Housing and Community Development requested additional information to be included in the Agency's 1981-82 Annual State Report. This additional information pertains to number of households displaced during fiscal year covered by the Annual Report and"estimated number of households to be displaced during present fiscal year broken down by elderly and racial groups and by income. This report is in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 33080 et seq., and is to be made a part of the original Arcadia Redevelopment Agency's 1981-82 Annual State Report. -5- 5-17-83 / 5e. PAC ITEM CONTINUED JUNf '7 Sf. APPRA I SAL 5th and Huntlngton NO ACTION ~.-_.. \ I 5g. ADJOURNMENT May 31/ 5:30/.m. 6. \ 25:0729 It was MOVED by Member Dring, seconded by Member Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that said information be made part of the original Arcadia Redevelopment Agency's 1981-82 Annual State Report, (Exhibit "B") and transmitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None Member Pellegrino This item was continued to June 7 to allow time for staff to research the compatability of current State Law and Arcadia's Project Area Committee's Rules and Regulations. Staff advised that there is one privately owned landlocked parcel remaining to be acquired on the Fifth and Huntington site. The Agency is actively seeking development proposals for the site; how- ever, sale of the site and its development could be delayed especla1ly if negotiations on this.one parcel are difflcult. Staff recommended that a lot book report be obtained identifying the legal owner and appraisal s at a total of $1,540. Member Dring was advised that noth- ing was done about the subject site during his absence. Member Haltom said in part that he could see little sense in getting an appraisal and purchasing the property when it is obvious the Agency is having a problem in disposing of any property even at lower prices, Investing in additional property would be irresponsible in his view and he would not vote for it. THIS ITEM DROPPED FOR LACK OF A MOTION. 1 The Agency ADJOURNED to a Closed Session at close of this meeting, after which it will ADJOURN to 5:30 p.m. May 31, 1983. Council reconvened. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Ray Brockus, 1309 Standish, was advised that Council has not had an opportunity to review a proposed ordinance Mr. Brockus submitted at the last meeting. Larry Lewis, 318 E. Forest, referred to the cost of $50 per sign which the City is proposing for Neighborhood Watch Signs, noting that some other cities are not charging. Staff advised in detail how the price was determined,... Following extensive consideration it was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Mayor Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that if 51% of the area residents attend the initial meeting on a'neighborhood watch program by the Police Department and 51% sign a petition requesting the signs. that the signs be provided free of charge. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None Councilman Pellegrino 1 Larry Lewis, 318 E. Forest, referred to the proposed improvement of Eisenhower Park which would include handball courts. 'He said in part that the residents had not been notified; however, he knew of one small sign posted quite high which he felt was insufficient. Walter Baum, 214 E. Forest, supported Mr. Lewis' contention about the notices. He also felt handball courts would endanger small children in the playground area. Staff noted that an item for approval of plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for bids is before Council at this meeting. The State Department of Recreation would have to approve the project because it is to be funded with State funds. -6- 5-17 -83 I I" v 25:0730 In order for complete notification it was decided to hold a P4blic hearing before Council, to repost the area and to publish a formal notice. Whereupon it was. MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Mayor Lojeski and carried on roll call vote that a public hearing be scheduled for June 21 ~nd that all avenues of notice be followed. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None Councilman Pellegrino Art Lujan, 1626 Beverly Blvd., Coordinator of the Los Angeles County Building Trades Union Organizing Committee, referred to the construc- tion taking place for the Granada Royale Hotel at Second Avenue and Huntington Drive, within the City's redevelopment area, and spoke in opposition to the builder's use of subcontractors whose workers are not union members. He spoke at length and in part submitted that they are voicing their displeasure with the deteriorating condition on the project as well as to serve notice on the Agency that they will be scrutinizing this project as well as others within the County to insure that the working men and women of the County are protected. Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Ave., commented on the success of the Neighborhood Watch Program and felt Council should look at the pro- gram seriously before erecting 2,400 signs throughout the City. Mr, Fletcher once again referred to the possibility that the City is not receiving its fair share of the property tax and suggested Council endeavor to determine this. The Finance Director explained the com- plex task of auditing the records of the County Auditor-Controller and the Assessor... what with all the different tax code areas, etc. ... that in the end the amount probably would not be material and could be less than the City is currently receiving. Jim Steinmetz, representing Pipefitters Local Union 250, and one of the participants in a demonstration taking place this evening, was told in response to his question, that Federal or State monies are not involved or allotted for redevelopment. He expressed concern about the quality of workmanship going into the Granada Royale Hotel project. He said in part that the structure should be constructed with qualified craftsmen receiving the prevailing wages. He asked Council to consider the comments made by Mr. Lujan and himself. Cliff Goodrich, Vice President of the Los Angeles Turf Club, referred to Ordinance No. 1775 relating to Admissions Tax and the Olympic Games and submitted in part that Santa Anita should participate in discussing this and asked that this matter be continued to a future meeting. (NOTE: THE ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED AT THIS MEETING AND STAFF WILL MEET WITH SANTA ANITA OFFICIALS PRIOR TO THE NEXT MEETING.) CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED plans and specifications and AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to advertise for bid to replace existing transit water main with new PVC , pipe and replace existing backflow devices on Santa Anita Ave. from V Camino Real to Live Oak, Job No. 539; and replace hydraul ic remote control valves with electric remote control valves including new con- trollers on Santa Anita Ave. from Foothill Blvd. to Orange Grove Ave. (Job No. 542). This project will be financed from the Capital Outlay Project Fund. I ADVERTISE j APPROVED plans and specifications and AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to FOR BIDS advertise for bids for an irrigation system modification at Bonita Irrigation Park, Job No. 529. This project will be financed from the Parks and System Recreation Facilities Fund. Job 529 ADVERT!SE FOR BIDS Irrigation Sy stem Job Nos. 539 & 542 7b. -7- 5-17-83 I PARK PROJECT The item on the plans and specifications for Bonita and Eisenhower HEARING Park Project, Job No. 532, was scheduled earlier in this meeting for June 21 ( a public hearing on JUNE 21. AWARD y,\'.Il AWARDED a contract with White's Landscape Service, Inc., in the amount CONTRACT \J of $3,000 for furnishing and installint 4,000 sq. ft. of Tifway Re?od Bermuda sod to refurbish the Civic Center Athletic Field. Funding Athletic will be $2,000 from the Parks and Recreation Facilities Fund and Field $1,000 from the Civic Center Trust Fund (donated by the AYSO Soccer League) . APPROVED the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency's 1981-82 Annual State Report including the supplemental report and that same be forwarded to the State Department of Housing and Community Development. (Re- development law requires that the Annual Report be approved by Council.) " CONTRACT ,'. ~AWARDED the contract for the installation of AWARD k'\" six departments in City Hall to ABC Electric City Hall Said amount appropriated from Capital Outlay Imp rove. .I~~t'i 1'1 ( 7c. CONTRACT AWARD Pa vement Markings 7d. 7e. 7f. ARA '81-82" I ANNUAL ?-'\ STATE ~ .\ ;:.'h REPORT {,. 7g. 7h. HEARING Variance ( June 21 ~ 25 :0731 AWARDED contract for Thermoplastic Pavement Markings, Job No. 534, to Traffic Appliance Corporation in the amount of $28,942.44; all other bids were rejected; any and all informal ities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process were waived. Following receipt of Caltrans concurrence the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. This project will be totally funded with Federal Aid monies in the amount of $51,800 to cover engineering, inspection and contingencies as well as the amount of the contract. I ceilings and lighting for in the amount of $10,737.85. Fund 1983-84. SCHEDULED a public hearing for JUNE 21 on Planning Commission Resolu- tion No. 1235 granting a variance to allow interior and exterior structural alterations to a second dwelling unit on a single-family lot at 1126-1130 S. Mayflower Ave. This item was considered separately. 7 i.?c UP WITHDRAWN - an item granting a conditional use permit to allow a church Church at 1900 S, Santa Anita Ave. (Withdrawn by applicant.) 7j.Pc' UP APPROVED the Conditional Use Permit granted by Planning Commission Preschool Resolution No. 1237 for the expansion of a preschool at 141 W. yf' Las Tunas Dr. Conditions of approval set forth in said resolution. 7k. CUP ,1.'" APPROVED the Conditional Use Permit granted by Planning Commission Eating Estab- Resolution No. 1238 for an eating establishment in Fashion Park, 400 lishment S. Baldwin Ave., Space #324, subject to conditions set forth in the Fashion Park resolution, / 71. CUP O\~ APPROVED the Conditional Use Permit granted by Planning Commission Granada " \ Resolution No. 1239 for 13 additional suites at the Granada Royale Royale~' . '1 Hotel - 211-215 E. Huntington Dr., subject to conditions set forth Hotel \- in the resolution. 7m. CDBG FUNDS Notice of Exemption ~ \~~",\ MOTION APPROVED and FILED the Notice of Exemptions for the Energy Conserva- tion Grant Program, the Business Revitalization Program, Handicapped Access Project and Administration. The low income elderly housing is covered by the Environmental Impact Report prepared for the project. I ALL OF THE ABOVE ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HALTOM, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HANNAH AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: '. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom. Hannah, Lojeski None Councilman Pellegrino -8- 5-17-83 In. COMPUTER Dial-A-Ride June ? ~ ~ \Dl/ I MOTION T! E VOTE 8a. REFUSE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT Bids to be Received " (vi:, r~ I - I 25:0732 Council received and considered the staff report for the purchase of a microcomputer for the Dial-A-Ride Program. The Finance Director responded to questions concerning the training and the need for this additional microcomputer. Staff advised in detail about the responsi- bilities of the Dial-A-Ride operators in connection with the paperwork due to the requirement of County and UMTA, for additional information related to weekly and quarterly operations. With respect to the County funds - if they are not used in three years the funds would revert back to the County. The Dial-A-Ride operators would come to City Hall in the mornings for their input. Councilman Dring felt that the essence of the staff recommendation is that it is an effort to use the funds before they revert back to the County; that authorizing $7,250 for this just doesn't make sense to him and he could not support the expenditure. Councilman Haltom felt the more the City computerizes the more need for a constant training program. He was not adverse to the principle of purchasing the equip- ment but felt the work should be done by Dial-A-Ride ... they are the ones receiving the money and felt the City is doing them a service by employing them. Councilman Hannah submitted in part that it may take a few years until the need for something like this - producing reports required by the County and providing efficiency of vehicles - how many people use them - this could be determined as a result of having this information we may not have the money further down the road ... he would rather get it in place now and have it functioning. It was MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Mayor Lojeski that a maximum of $7,250 be authorized of Proposition A Local Return Funds for the purchase of a microcomputer, computer software and miscel- laneous supplies. (Staff to contact local computer vendors and receive at least three bids prior to purchasing the equipment.) The MOT!ON did not carryon the following roll call vote: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Hannah, Lojeski Councilmen Dring, Hannah Councilman Pellegrino THIS MATTER WILL BE CONTINUED AUTOMATICALLY TO THE NEXT MEETING JUNE 7. Council received the report and recommendation concerning residential refuse disposal. It was noted therein that the agreement with Best Disposal Company will expire on March 1, 1984. Said company has sub- mitted a proposal to extend the existing contract until March 1, 1985. Provisions contained in their proposal were set forth in the communica- tion dated April 28, 1983 including a new rate structure. Councilman Dring observed in part that raising the rates would not be agreeable to him especially when Best has no idea what the receivables are - and are not billing their receivables.... This is not a tenable situation nor good representation to the people. Councilman Haltom agreed and based on the report from Best, it appears there is a lot to be desired.., i.e., how many trash loads they are dumping, etc. It never hurts to put something out to bid '" Best has been locked in too long, in his opinion. Councilman Hannah expressed concern about Best's report indicating its rates must be increased due to the dumping fees having been increased. He submitted the possibility of several cities joining together to buy a dump site and fill it up to the water level". that might eliminate the excuse that maybe it's a monopoly that all operators have.... He would like to see staff discuss this with other cities.... He would have no objection to putting it out for bid. -9- 5-17-83 ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content NO. 1771 and read the title of Ordinance No. 1771, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF ADOPTED 'If THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING ARCADIA MUNICIPAL V ~ 'V CODE SECT!ON 9233.8 TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY AT 333-421 EAST HUNTINGTON (/1, V DRIVE FROM .CPD-l & H (HIGH RISE OVERLAY) TO CPD-I." \ -y-\ \ MOT ION 8b. WORD PRO- CESSING 8e. CDBG FUNDS 1 983-84 ALLOCATION City'~ Share y \ '~~ l' MOT!ON 9a. '\ 9b. ORDINANCE NO. 1773 INTRODUCED J 25:0733 Mayor LOjeski had no objection to putting it out for bid either. He noted his bills have increased a little over 15% from 1982-83, which he finds a little unhealthy, particularly when fuel prices have stabil- i zed or reduced ... the cos t of 1 i vi ng index has not gone up by 15%. He would like to see bidding companies give thought to establishing personal reclamation centers which aid in the reduction in fees to homeowners. He felt Council should be trying to reduce rates rather than seeing them go higher. He would have no problem with going to bid. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the agreement with Best Disposal Company not be extended and that staff be directed to submit Requests for Proposals for residential refuse service to quali- fied refuse companies. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None Councilman Pellegrino I This agenda item was considered earlier in this meeting. To remain in compl iance with the Community Development Block Grant fair housing requirements for fiscal year 1983-84, the City must ensure that residents within the CDBG jurisdiction are afforded equal opportunities during the upcoming year. The City has a choice of three options to meet the fair housing obligations: 1. Participation in the County Fair Housing Program. 2. Implement an Individual Fair Housing Program. 3. Joint Fair Housing Program. Each of these options was explained fully in the staff report dated May 17. The participation in the County Fair Housing Program (No.1 above) would be a continuation of what has been in effect this past year and would ensure compliance with HUD's Fair Housing Program at the least cost to the City in terms of both time and money. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council select Alternative No.1 and that staff be AUTHORIZED to allocate funding for the City's share of the Commission's contract (about $2,800). AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None Councilman Pellegrino It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1771 be ADOPTED. I AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None Councilman Pellegrino The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1773, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCAD.IA AMENDING SECTION 9276.2.1 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDING HEIGHT IN THE "H" (HIGH RISE) OVERLAY ZONE." -10- 5-17-83 r / 9c. ORDINANCE NO. 1774 INTRODUCED I I 9d. ORDINANCE NO. '1775 INTRODUCED /' I RESOLUT!ON NO. 5096 ADOPTEi 9f. RESOLUT!ON NO. 5097; ADOPTED 25 :0734 It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1773 be INTRODUCED. AYES NDES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None Councilman Pellegrino The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1774, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING TEXT AMENDMENT 83-2 AMENDING SECTION 9276.2.11 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES FOR CERTAIN USES IN THE "H" (HIGH RISE) OVERLAY ZONE." It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Hannah and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1774 be INTRODUCED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None Councilman Pellegrino The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1775, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 6, PART 2 OF ARTICLE II OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE ADMISSIONS TAX." , Extensive discussion was held on the contents of this ordinance which relates to the Olympic Games and other events to be held at the Santa Anita Race Track. The document was amended thusly: Page 2, SECTION 5, '2622.2 OTHER EVENTS - third line the word "seating" was deleted; eleventh 1 ine - after the word "amusement" add the words "or com- petition." Page 4, SECTION 8. 2624.1 POSTING OF BONDS. \ Add the words "Thi s requ i rement IT'ily be waived by the City Council" at the end of the para- graph. It was MOVED by Counc i lman Dri ng, seconded by Counc il man Ha,1tom and carried on roll ca 11 vote as foll ows that Ordinance No. '1775 be INTRO- DUCED as amended. AYES NOES ABSENT: Courcilmen Dring, Ha"tom, Lojeski Councilman Hannah Cou~cilman Pellegrino Staff to meet with Santa Anita officials during the interim to discuss the merits of this ordinance. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5096, entitled: "A RESOLUT!ON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA GRANTING A CONDITION~L USE PERMIT FOR THE CON- VERSION OF AN AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION INTO AN AUTOMOBILE SELF- SERVICE STAT!ON AT 5 WEST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD." It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5096 be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None Councilman Pellegrino The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5097, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA IN OPPOSITION TO CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE BILL 965." -11- 5e17-83 9g. RESOLUTION NO. 5098 ADOPTED ~ RESIGNATION Sawyer J 'CLOSED SESS ION ~ ATTEST: 25:0735 It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5097 be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None Councilman Pellegrino The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5098, entitled: "A RESOLUT!ON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA URGING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO GRANT PUENTE HILLS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT." It was MOVED'by Councilman Dring;{ seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as foll'ows that Resolution No. 5098 be ADOPTED. I AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski None Councilman Pellegrino Council received with regret, advice from the City Manager that David Sawyer of the Redevelopment Agency, will be leaving the City to join the Rod Gunn Agency, consultants retained by the City. Some discussion was held on the merits of such a move. Council entered a CLOSED SESSION, reconvened and Mayor LOJeski ADJOURNED the meeting in memory of a personal friend. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 21 at 11 a.m. for Janie Simpkins Swanson, 36, former resident of Arcadia, who passed away May 7 in Bosman, Montana. Mrs. Swanson, daughter of Ed and Bea Simpkins, former Arcadians, now of San Clemente, was born in Alhambra. The family moved to Arcadia when she was small; she graduated from Arcadia High School in 1964. She had been a song leader and was Prom Queen in her senior year. She graduated from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri in 1968 and married Tim Swanson after graduation. She opera- ted her own nursery school in Canton for several years. The family moved to Bosman in 1980. In addition to her husband and her parents, Mrs. Swanson is survived by two children, Eric and Natalie, one brother, Ed, Jr. of Arcadia; a sister, Abby Daniel of Whittier, and a grand- mother, Eileen Hudson of Duarte. The meeting then ADJOURNED at 11:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 31,1983 in the Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litiga- tion matters, and evaluation of properties. I ~~~ City Clerk ~~ -12- 5-17-83