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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 1,1980_2 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL I 25:0069 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JULY 1, 1980 Th~ City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in a regular session on July 1, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Reverend Paul Chaney, Emmanuel Assembly of God Church Planning Director William Woolard PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows the minutes of the adjourned regular meetings of May 29, June 3, June 17 and' the regular meeting of June 17 were APPROVED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino ..None l None PRESENTATIONS Mayor Pellegrino and Mayor Pro Tempore Gilb presented plaques of appreciation for efforts and accomplishments to outgoing Arcadia Beautiful Commissioners Grace Pelto, Patricia .Inbody, 'and Catherine Mundy. Lois Patnou was unable to be present. Councilman Dring presented a plaque expressing appreciati~n for efforts and accomplishments of outgoing Personnel Board Member Raymond Godfrey. Councilman Saelid presented a plaque expressing appreciation for efforts and accomplishments of outgoing Recreation Commissioner Charlene Zoller. OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED (Four year appointments) The City Clerk administered the'aath of Office to the following newly appointed Commissioners and Board Members: ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION Lorraine Fricke, Milton Inbody, Barbara Marcussen PERSONNEL BOARD Robert T. Knight PARKING PIACE COMMISSION Lorne Blacklock RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION David Powell -1- '7--1:"80 ROLL CALL '{,l 25:0070 ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT : Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None The meeting adjourned to July 15, 1980 at 7 p.m. COUNCIL RECONVENES AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION S ,J,ilici r: V TRACT NO. 36277 Extension "- , J \..' ':::'\ \ \.. I TRACT NO. 38362 July 15 Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, expressed continued concern regarding the proposed hospital bond issue and its ramifications to the City. He I questioned what he referred to as discrepancies between the prospectus statement of Ernst and Whinney with the figures issued by the hospital feasibility study. He felt the parking structure and remodeling would not produce any revenue; that the largest revenue producing new addition would be the 12 additional beds in intensive care unit. He suggested City Council survey those in the medical field to ascertain how they feel about the project. He could see no advantage in rushing into this $22.9 million dollar bond issue. George Gilbert, 1920 S. Seventh Avenue, said in part that the City, as a governmental situation, does not need to have part of any loans, adminis- trative policies, problems or development of the hospital. It should be a private enterprise and business. He noted support and donations made by local citizens in the beginning and the continued volunteer work. Lorraine Boltz, 1009 Arcadia Avenue, spoke to the problem faced by renters especially by those who have been residents for many years '" there doesn't seem to be any recourse for them. She did not look to the Council to solve her problem but did wonder where they could go for help. Councilman Saelid responded in part that in areas where there has been rent control developers were discouraged from constructing apartments - and submitted that perhaps the proper role of municipal government is to look at the zoning code in terms of what might be done to make it more attractive for this type of apartment construction. Phillip R. Marrone, 358 W. LeRoy Avenue, President of the newly organized Holly Avenue Homeowners and Residents Association, said in part that he would like Council to know of the organization with its 200 members. It is interested in improving the quality of life, safety of its residents, disposal of nuisances, protection of property values. Mr. Marrone offered the assistance of the organization if there is need of this group in the Holly Avenue school district. Mr. Marrone was advised on how the recent garbage collection strike was handled. Elaine Hess, 1250 Oakhaven Lane, Mrs. Hess' property backs up to Lot No. 1 of the Bluth development in the foothills. She requested time on the agenda for July 15 in which to have some of her questions answered relat- ing to drainage problems, soil erosion problems and the like. She was assured that she will have time to be heard on July 15 when this matter will be an agenda item. I CONSENT ITEMS GRANTED a one year time extension on the tentative map of Tract No. 36277 - for a 5 lot subdivision at 1140 W. Foothill Boulevard. This tentative map was approved on January 16, 1979 - on January 15, 1980 a 6 month time exten- sion was granted to July 16, 1980. Pursuant to the State Subdivision Map Act no further extension may be granted after this one. SCHEDULED a public hearing for July 15 on the tentative map of Tract No. 38362 for a 12 unit condominium at 309-315 California Street. -2- 7-1-80 PARKING, HEARING AUGUST 5 BLOCK I.., PARTY r: I CONSOLIDATED LIGHTING DISTRICT I , 'S : DEBRIS REMOVAL imiURANCE 'Wcn'Kers I /'-....".. ,'-. Compensatlon 25:0071, SCHEDULED a public hearing for August 5 on Planning Commission recommenda- tion to require parking facilities in compliance with Code when existing uses are changed to a more intensive use. (Res. No. 1143). APPROVED request for permission to hold a block party on July 4 on Rodell Place from Fifth Avenue to Lenta Lane - conditions set forth in staff re- port dated July 1, 1980. APPROVED report and authorized the Finance Director to develop a tax rate based on the information contained in the report dated July 1 rela- tive t9 the levying of assessments against the various zones in the Dis-. trict. APPROVED the request of Los Angeles County Flood Control District for a non-fee. permit for the transport of earthen material on Santa Anita Ave- nue from Grandview Avenue to the Foothill Freeway and Baldwin Avenue from Orange Grove Avenue to the Foothill Freeway to begin August 11 and continue for 60 calendar days, subject to conditions set forth in staff report dated July i '. APPROVED the renewal of the current Administrative Service Agreement with Fred S'. Jame's & C6iripa'ny for the fiscal year 1980-81. This is for the Work- ers' Compensation Self-Insurance Program. 'ALL 'SKATE APPROvED 'the request 'of the Muscular Dystrophy Association for permission PROJE'CT to hold i'ts se'cona a'nnual "All Skate for M.D.A." on August 9. Staff re- - . ~\_' port dated June 26 outlines the conditions. tJ. !-\/I:.I".- r . - . AL'L 'OF 'IRE ABOVE 'CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN GILB, SECONDED BY'COUNt"ILMAN HALTOM AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: 'L ~BIL:iTY INSURANCE 'PROGRAM i~ , , _11' . -1,v ~ ~' I ' ~ I 's IGNAL MAiNTENANCE RATE INCREASE nl}!' f I ~, 'AYES . NOES ABSENT: 'Cou~cilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None 'None 'Coun'c'il rece'iv'ed the report and recommendation concerning the Liability 'Insurance Program. The report indicated that following 'receipt of the :Ina.ipenderit 'Cft'ies Ac'tuarial Evaluation report the eleven member cities . engaged the services of Marsh & McLennan, insurance brokers, to obtain .:; I'i I 'quotations "on "exc'ess liability insurance. The Joint 'Powers Authority , ,- 'consultants 'are of the opinion that the market w:lll change and ,premiums ~7 "wil'l 'be higher 'next year for public agencies. ' , :ft'was MovED 'by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried ~on 'roll 'call vote as follows that the City become a member of the Los An- geles'County Independent Cities Risk Management Authority and pay its share of administrative costs of $690., and that the City obtain from:the Joint Powers Authority'and local broker proposals for next renewal period for excess liability insurance coverage. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None 'Staff advised 'that 'Signal Maintenance Inc., have requested consideration of a rate adjustment. The Agreement provides for a basic one year contract beginning September 1, 1976 and renewable at the City's option for an addi- tional four years. The contractor may request a price escalator adjustment in writing 60 days prior to the contract renewal date. The current rate ,for routine maintenance is $27.18 per intersection per month and the requested increase would amount to $3.26 per month for each 46 intersections or a total of $1,799.52 per year. The Public Works Director expressed satisfac- tion with the work and felt it to be to the City's advantage to extend the contract for another year at the increased rates. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid -3- 7-1-80 RA ILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENT APPROVED 1/ / .ji I~ (, / RESOLUTION NO. 4905 ADOPTED 'I) I'~} 8" l ~\ -; t.. ~" \'- - 25: 0072 and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be renewed for another year at the requested increase in rates. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Council received the communications to and from the Santa Fe Railroad relative to grade crossings in the City as well as agreement forms sub- mitted by the railroad company which establish criteria for improvement of railroad grade crossings. The Public Works Director explained that the asphaltic pavement at the intersection of the Santa Fe tracks with First Avenue is in need of total reconstruction and the Santa Anita cross- ing to a lesser degree. Staff recommended that a rubber pad system at both crossings be installed which would be permanent and would provide a smooth and safe surface for vehicles. I The City would provide the material and the railroad company would prepare the tracks and install and maintain the pads. The City's cost for the two crossings is estimated to be approximately $100,000 and would be funded from the State Gas Tax allocations. The State Highway Administration in- dicate that the asphalt paved intersection has to be repaved about every six years and regular maintenance has to be performed, whereas the rubber pad may last 30 years, The ones, still in operation, were installed in 1955. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb that the Public Works Director be authorized to prepare specifications for the installation of the rubber pad system and to solicit bids from approved sources in order to expedite scheduling and early completion. In response to Councilman Dring's inquiry the Director of Public Works said in part that if the City did not want the rubber pad installation it would not have any expense and the railroad would have to repair the inter- section with asphalt which would last about six years.. if the City desires the rubber pads it would have to put up $100,000. In response to Councilman Haltom's inquiry the Director of Public Works said in part that the railroad has the responsibility of maintaining the crossing between its rails and to a distance of 2 feet outside the rail - the advantage would be to the travelling public. Roll call was then taken on the motion to install rubber pads. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino Councilmen Dring, Haltom None The City Manager presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4905, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4186 BY AMENDING THE CITY OF AR- CADIA PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS TO CONFORM THOSE SECTIONS CONCERN- ING EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES, AUTHORITY OF CITY MANAGER TO SET SALARIES, EDUCATIONAL PAY-SWORN PERSONNEL, PROBATIONARY PERIODS, SICK LEAVE ACCUMU- LATION, HOLIDAYS, AND GRIEVANCE HANDLING WITH AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO AS A RESULT OF THE MEET AND CONFER PROCESS TAKING PLACE DURING THE YEARS 1978 AND 1979 WITH CERTAIN RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS." I It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None -4- 7-1-80 RESOLUTION NO. 4911 ADOPTED ( I APPOINTMENTS "/f' I' t. ,_/ 41. ).,/ SAELID DRING I 25:0073 The City Manager presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4911 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA PAYING ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR EXTRA DUTIES PERFORM- ED FOR THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BY THE CITY CLERK." 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 be waived and ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, pellegrino None None On MOTION by Councilman Haltom, seconded by on roll call vote as follows James M. Green Beautiful Commission for a four year term. Mundy who resigned as of June 30, 1980. Councilman Gilb and carried was appointed to the Arcadia This will replace Catherine AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows Arthur C. Trigonis was appointed to a four year term on the Sister City Commission. This will replace Dave Paradis. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Referred to the discontinued police-on-campus program which he felt was a great benefit W the community. He noted that the School District is interested in having the program again but it has not been determined if there will be funds. Previously this was a joint venture between the school and the city. He suggested that should the school decide it can- not fund the program the City Council take a close look at it. This met with concurrence. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom that Reso- lution Nos. 4909 and 4910 be rescinded. These resolutions pertain to the adoption of the budget for 1980-81, salary schedule for the ensuing year and management bonuses. Councilman Dring submitted his reasons for asking for the rescinding of these resolutions- in part - that he felt the people should know that the City is currently projecting an excess of 2 1/2 million dollars worth of surplus and it is estimated that it will need about 1.1 million of that surplus for the ensuing year's budget ... that the surplus has been trans-. ferred out of the General Fund into Water Funds, Reserve Funds, Insurance Funds, Construction Funds, Contingency Funds - which is out of reach of the General Fund and consequently out of the reach of being capable of be- ing refunded next year to the people under Proposition 4 ... had that money remained in the General Fund whatever excess surplus was available the City Council would have been mandated to rebate to the people in some form or another to be determined by the City Council. He felt this defeats the spirit of the propositions which were passed into law. Councilman Dring also spoke in opposition to the management bonuses. Councilman Haltom supported the motion to rescind the resolutions, perhaps not for the same reasons, but he felt the budget has some inappropriate items ... he is not totally dissatisfied with the budget but his biggest argument with it is the cutting down on the surplus in order to obtain State bailout funds. Discussion ensued with Councilman Gilb asking why Councilman Dring voted -5- 7-1-80 ADJOURNMENT 25:0074 in favor of the budget adoption and the management bonuses at the budget sessions. He continued in part that the Finance Director has responded to all questions which he felt met with the satisfaction of all members of the City Council - that everything that has been done has been with the advice and counsel of the City Attorney, all financial advisors and the League of California Cities .. that all Mr. Dring had to do was to vote against the items. Councilman Dring said in part that_pursuant to the rules and procedures one must have been one of the individuals voting with the majority in order to bring the issue back and ask for a change in the direction. Councilman Saelid said in part that this is a surprise move on the part of the new Councilmen, whom he felt would take umbrage with the other members of Council if they brought before the body a matter of such sig- I nificance without any previous warning - without any indication whatsoever that it was to be raised... He could not support the motion. He recalled instances when the Council lowered the tax rates which had some signifi- canCe to the people and as a result of taking that action, unbelievable but true, the City is qualified for less funding out of the taxpayer's dollar. He noted that if the transfers had not been made the City would probably qualify for less monies from the State - so-called bailout funds - and therefore there would be less funds at its disposal for relief of the taxpayer. He referred to the cost of a report requested by Mr. Dring of the Finance Department - at taxpayer's expense - a report he considered to be of no value in terms of dealing with the budget this year. Councilman Dring responded in part that the report was of value to him and he agreed a great deal of money was spent which he felt was unneces- sary .. he was displeased with the expense and had discussed it with the City Manager. Roll call was then taken on the motion to rescind. A~S N~S ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Pellegrino felt this matter could have been brought up at the adjourned regular meeting held this date at 7 p.m. and staff would have been able to answer some of the questions. At 9:35 p.m. the meeting adjourned to 7 p.m. July 15, 1980 in the Con- ference Room. I Mayor ATTEST: -6- 7-1-80