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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 2,1980_2 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL HEARING BlMLING LANES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (Sept. 16) n.,IOO,1 ( , rl'7 r.. ' b /' 1 25:0107 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1980 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in a regular session on September 2, 1980 at 7:30 p,m, in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber, Rev, Charles Crismeir, Jr" Arcadia Friends Church Councilman Richard E, Haltom PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried the minutes of the regular meeting of August 19, 1980 were APPROVED. Councilman Saelid abstained as he was absent on said date, Request of the Santa Anita Lanes and Bowling Square, Inc., for repeal of the Arcadia Municipal Code Section 6312,5 relating to the serving of alcoholic beverages other than beer on the concourse of the lanes. Staff advised the city received petitions containing 918 signa- tures of which 143 were citizens of Arcadia, Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Stephen Glassman, attor- ney for both bowling lanes, said in part that this matter has been be- fore the City Council in the past and each time the restriction has been sustained. Howwever, circumstances within the economic community have changed " in the last couple of years two new bowling centers have open- ed outside the City - one in Temple City, the other in Duarte - both serve alcoholic beverages on the concourse. He continued in part that both bowling lanes have a history of being family recreation centers and' that they are now being asked to compete in the market place with the two new establishments. He said the two lanes have demonstrated their faith, loyalty and desire to do business within the City and have invested' approx- imately $400,000 to make the lanes more family oriented. He asked the City Council to allow them to compete in the market place under the same set of ground rules as now exists with their competitors. In response to a question by Councilman Gilb Mr. Glassman stated in part that one of the new lanes used the fact tha t its patrons could drink hard liquor on the concourse in its advertising when it first opened and that the State Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control indicates that to permit such serving of hard liquor, mixed drinks, distilled spirits on the con- course and the lane surface is within the purview of the licenses which have been issued to the establishments and only the City restriction pre- vents them from doing that, He added that the licenses are termed by the ABC Board as restaurants - not bowling alleys - and submitted that per- haps the regulation should be applied across the board to restaurants as well or to all establishments, David Spiegel, one of the owners of Santa Anita Lanes, said in part that they have tried to upgrade the establishment and endeavor to make it for families -- they have invested a lot of money - so the patrons will feel welcome " they have a lot of lighting and dispense with trouble makers ,.. there is a guard on duty at night inside and out. He said they have lost a lot of business since the other bowling lanes have opened ". especially Leagues ," which have given as their reason for leaving the fact that they -1- 9-2-80 25:0108 cannot have drinks on the concourse ,. they have perhaps two at the most - because bowling is a competitive sport. He explored the times bowlers come - usually after work - at all different hours. Nadine Kincaid, said in part that she has worked in bowling lanes for the last 20 years and to her knowledge they have no more trouble with those who drink and those who do not ,. she did not think hard liquor would be anymore detrimental to a business or the people who frequent the lanes than drinking beer, Bonnie Shields, Senior Director at Bowling Square, said in part that it wouldn't really matter to the young people one way or the other because it is everywhere - at home - restaurants - they are aware of it and she could not see where this would affect the young people coming to the lanes.. She cited the young people's leagues and parents who come to watch them play, 1 Walter Kj~, owner and manager of Bowling Square " said in part it is disheartening to him to have to operate at such a disadvantage in the competitive market and that he has spent many years in the City, In response to a question he said in part that he was aware of the restric- tion when he purchased the business although he did not realize it would be such an economic disaster. In response to a question by Councilman Gilb Mr. King said in part that if they are permitted to have hard liquor he did not think he would open up the cocktail lounge earlier than 5 p.m. daily, as they are now, because their business really starts about 6 p.m. Councilman Saelid said in part that he had heard that Mr, King felt he was against Bowling Square - that he is not against Bowling Square but he insisted upon enforcement of the restriction. He felt the business is good for the City the way it is now, Mr, King responded in part that he felt no other business has been treated in like manner -- circumstances in the past have caused the situation ,. that to his knowledge no other bowling alley in the State has the restriction, Mark Spiegel, one of the owners of Santa Anita Lanes, said in part that the primary purpose of bowling is the socialization of the activity - and it is easier to attract Leagues and retain them if you have full facili- ties, He felt it better to keep the families together -- just as in a restaurant. Roseanne Himes, said in her experience with working with the ladies, the children and seniors, she has found that the majority do not drink but they do not like the idea of being told they cannot " they have to go into the bar if they want a drink and the women do not like to have to do this. Edward Butterworth, 1145 Singing Wood Drive,said in part that he has heard all the arguments in favor many times before - actually since 1958 " that the proponents have always said they cannot compete with other bowling lanes because they are not permitted to serve hard liquor on the concourse '. that the matter before this City Council is what is in the best inter- ests of the boys and girls, and the men and women of this community.. 1 that it is impossible to make that kind of decision without involving moral issues as to what is in the best interest of the community - they are in- separable, He recited the history of the issue - the communications from the PTAI citizens and organizations - sustaining the restriction - and asked the City Council to deny the request. Mrs, Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, was informed that the petitions which were filed by the two bowling lanes had 918 signatures with 143 rep- resenting citizens of Arcadia, Mrs, Hofer suggested that a copy of the agenda for the regular meetings be posted at the City Library in an endea- vor to notify persons of what is to be considered by the City Council. She felt the bowling lanes have a distinct advantage because they can adver- tise they are family-oriented and do not permit hard liquor on the lanes. She asked the City Council to sustain the restriction, -2- 9-2-80 25:0109 David Spiegel, one of the owners of Santa Lanes, stated in part ~hat out of about 1900 bowlers 150 to 200 are juniors, between 5 and 17, The Junior Leagues play at a different time than the adult Leagues ., they play mostly on Saturday mornings. He submitted the other times juniors are likely to bowl - family times, He noted the penalty if they serve juniors - they would lose their liquor license, get fined or both; they are constantly policed for any infractions. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried unanimously. 1 Councilman Saelid then stated in part that he does not see any reason why the restriction should not be upheld; that historically the bowling lanes in Arcadia have been places where parents could comfortably send their children and not worry too much about the environment ,. that the City could easily be turned into something less desirable than what it is now -- people have chosen to live here because the City tends to have perhaps a cut higher in terms of standards. That based on what he has heard now and before he would oppose any repeal of the code section. Councilman Dring stated in part that he does not think it is the Council's prerogative to concern itself with the economic operation of any particu- lar establishment, that on the other hand, he finds it somewhat strange that the City has legislated against the bowling establishment in this manner .', that if it is concerned that liquor is so detrimental then one of several things should occur - either the situation of serving beer, which anyone may get drunk on, on the lanes should be stopped and along with that if its such a serious concern then perhaps Council should look at banning alcoholic beverages in restaurants and other places and go into a Blue City, If it is that bad perhaps Council should concentrate on all the other places not just legislate against the bowling activities, Councilman Haltom agreed with Councilman Dring - that to him it is a ri- diculous law - they can serve beer but not hard liquor -- which is like the difference between cigarettes and cigars ,.. that if bowling lanes are not permitted to serve it why then should the restaurants and the bars have it; that he does not see where subjecting children to the vis- ible aspect of liquor is going to change their outlook ... they probably see it at home .,. on TV '. they are either going to drink it or they are not and seeing it in the bowling alley is not going to make them drink. Councilman Gilb then stated in part that he was on Council in 1977 when this matter was before Council; that he has perused the background and quite frankly he had wanted this matter to be before Council at the sec- ond meeting in September; that there are many people who represent the community who would be present if they had known " that it is easy to say that children will not drink even if they are around liquor, but the more they are around it the more chance they have, He would have to vote against the request because it would keep faith with the community, 1 Mayor Pellegrino said in part that as a restaurant owner and operator having a liquor license - that they stand to lose a lot by serving a minor an alcoholic beverage -- that they are constantly tested by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board - that management must be on the alert at all times, He recited in part what transpires when a violation is discovered, He suggested a one year trial period with a security system. In response to an inquiry by Councilman Dring the City Attorney explained that basically what the applicants are asking is for a deletion of the con- dition of their bowling alley permits and possible conditional use permit, or any other land use permits, which have been granted that contain the condition which allows only beer on the concourse, He also submitted in part that once the condition is deleted then the condition in the Alcoholic Beverage Control license is also deleted permanently. It can never be re- instated so an experimental period cannot be engaged in, Councilman Dring then MOVED that the restriction applied to the bowling alleys - that they are not allowed to serve liquor on the concourse - be re- moved in whatever manner deemed appropriate by the City Attorney, Council- Haltom seconded the motion. Councilman Saelid MOVED to table the matter and carry the hearing over to -3- 9-2-80 HEARING DIAL-A-RIDE (Sept. 16) 1;:1, Q\o \ y'. 25 :DllO September 16 (the next regular meeting) and that the who have an interest in this matter be so notified, Councilman Gilb. rest of the people Motion seconded by Discussion held on rules governing this situation and Councilman Dring said in part that if his motion is approved, by definition by the City Attorney, resolutions have to be drawn, brought back and voted on, Following clarification of the motions by the City Attorney Mayor Pelle- grino called for the vote on Councilman Saelid's motion, AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Saelid Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino None Mayor Pellegrino then called for the vote on Councilman Dring's motion, 1 AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino Councilmen Gilb, Saelid None Consideration of the hours of operation and the granting of a contract for the Dial-a-Ride Program, Staff advised that three operators had sub- mitted estimated costs for expanding the service hours on Tuesdays, Wed- nesdays and Thursdays to 10 p, m. The estimates do not include vehicles or radios which are proposed to be provided by the City, To date it is not known if it will be possible to obtain any additional State or Feder- al funds to assist in subsidizing the cost of the extended hours ,., a formal request would have to be submitted to the Los Angeles Transporta- tion Commission ., it is possible the City will have to provide all of the funding for the additional nine hours per week, Mayor Pellegrino de- clared the hearing open, San Gabriel Valley Cab Company - estimated annual cost $117,801. David Tarkanian, 3203 Sunset Hills Drive, West Covina, present operator of the system in the City, said in part that he has been actively running the program for about six months and problems were predominantly the outgrowth of the former owner's policy, He felt with the economic situation, along with the gasoline situation, the previous contract had been underbid, He felt significant strides have been made in correcting certain problems. In response to questions he said they operate with one to three vehicles depending upon the time of day - they also serve other cities; that he would still maintain its transmitting license with an application from FCC, As to maintenance of the vehicles which would be furnished by the City Mr. Tarkanian said in part that if he doesn't have a facility for such work it could be sent to an authorized service garage. El Monte Yellow Cab Company - estimated annual cost $140,702. ~ Beeks, executive director, explained how long the company has been in ex- istence and said in part they are familiar with problems with drivers they have safety meetings on a monthly basis '. they have a full service garage ... they have a dispatching 'center and have the facilities for serving handicapped persons, She introduced their consultant. Clyde 1 Sweet, of Clyde Sweet Associates, who said in part that his firm has teamed with the Yellow Cab Company to provide service, He said there appears to be a misunderstanding with the City staff - that their esti- mates are obviously high " and perhaps they did not fully understand what they were asked to provide, He explored what the company could and would provide. Community Transit Service Corporation - estimated annual cost $130,021. Mary Lou Kearn, Vice President of Marketing - circulated written data and exhibited slides of their vehicles including vans and mini type buses. They have a special training package, She explained the total operation and introduced their Vice President in charge of operations in Southern California, Bill Downing, who continued the explanation of their opera- tions ,. they do all the maintenance, He told of how they focus on acti- vities within the City and coordinating its service, Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, expressed concern at the lack of good public transportation and suggested that before a decision is made that Council obtain an in-depth study of the needs and perhaps place a mor- atorium on the Dial-a-Ride program, She submitted the need for, for instance, -4- 9-2-80 1 POSTAL ALERT PROGRAM APPROVED ce, ..> J \^' is c~ RECESS ROLL CALL PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT CONDOMINIUM APPROVED 1 v;~. 11- :> 1;\' REPUBLIC DEVELOPMENT r;.1 ?,ci1 . 1>} ,/ 25:0l11 a 25~ ride for all persons " perhaps with a smaller type bus. The City Manager explained that the City has not been involved with providing a public transit system ,., that such a study is in the hands of the Rapid Transit District " that the Dial-a-Ride program is not designed as a basic transportation need for the community - it is designed to meet the demand of an individual on an infrequent basis, No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried unanimously, Discussion ensued with the City Council in agreement that what has been presented at this meeting has been most informative and helpful and the need for additional data was submitted, It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be authorized to solicit proposals from each of the operators based upon a fixed number of vehicle hours; in addition the actual operating hours to be twelve hours a day except for an additional nine hours per week. The report to be before Council at its next regular meeting (September 16). AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Staff advised that at the request of the Arcadia Postmaster the Senior Citizens' Commission studied the Postal Alert Program and now recommend to the City Council that the program be established, Dale Parry, the Post- master, explained in detail the procedure and cited instaoces where it has proven invaluable, It was noted that enrollment is voluntary and all in- formation confidential, Making the program available as proposed would cost an estimated $35 to be taken from the Senior Citizens' Budget, It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the program be approved. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Council then recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT : Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None The Agency received and considered the preliminary plans for the construc- tion of a six unit residential condominium at 25-31 East Colorado Boule- vard, The purpose being to afford the Agency the opportunity to determine if new private projects are in conflict with Agency projects, It was not- ed that the Agency actions do not supersede building and zoning regula- tions. It was MOVED by Member Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that based on the findings the preliminary plans for said construction be APPROVED and that the final plan be approv- ed if it is in substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plan. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None The Agency received a request from the Republic Development Company -- that it be authorized to proceed with the acquisition of the Peter Kiewit , property - 301 E. Santa Clara Street - pursuant to the procedure set forth in the Disposition and Development Agreement " the first step would be the preparation of a fair market value appraisal, after which Republic -5- 9-2-80 ADJOURNMENT 25:0112 would endeavor to negotiate the purchase of the property, Pursuant to the Disposition and Development Agreement and State Law, acquisition by eminentdomain would only be considered if all else fails in negotiations with the property owner, It was noted that Republic would pay for the appraisal, M e m be r Saelid submitted in part that authorizing an appraisal at this time would not be making any decision to proceed with condemnation - it would however give Council a yardstick on which to judge the developer's performance ,.. something on which to determine if the developer is mak- ing offers to purchase property consistent with the values, It would al- so indicate to the community that Council is serious about obtaining a quality development and then it becomes a matter of policy as to whether Or not Council is going to proceed. 1 Me m be r Dring said in part that he is not in favor of using eminent domain and that Council has not heard from the community at large which would occur in hearings on the General plan Zoning and the EIR ." that the input from the community is an important aspect of the direction he would take in voting on the redevelopment project, Me m b e r Saelid then MOVED that staff obtain a title report and litiga- tion guarantees for the subject property, to order the preparation of an appraisal of said property at the expense of the developer and lift the suspension of the Disposition and Development Agreement as it relates to acquisition and title conveyance for said property, Motion seconded by Me m be r Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino Members Dring, Haltom None the meeting adjourned to September 10, 1980 at 7 p, m. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ,\/} \\ TRANSITION PLAN Elderly & Handicapped (Dial-a-Ride) y: \ 0\.0')"') HEARING September 16 BUS lNESS LICENSE FEE WAIVED 1 \' \:.. ~"7 , -.tV f\ Mrs, Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, suggested that the Councilmen who voted in favor of the Bowling Lanes' request could benefit from read- ing the minutes of the last hearing held in 1977, She also recalled the recent assault on a young girl at the high school and felt the City Coun- cil could ask the School Board to consider fencing the facility for more control, She also spoke to the fluctuating temperatures in the Council Chamber. In response to a comment of Mrs. Hofer Councilman Dring said in part that he had read the historical background of the bowling alley matter, CON S E N T ITEMS ApPROVED the recommendation for a Transition Plan for the elderly and handi- capped (Dial-a-ride), this is a revision of the original program for the 1 elderly and handicapped which was prepared in 1976 and which has been in- ~luded each year in the City's Short Range Transit Plan. It also includes the program for acquiring wheelchair lift equipped vans with a combination of Federal, State and local funds. Approval of the Plan does not commit the City to the expenditure of any funds, SCHEDULED a public hearing on the tentative map of Tract No. 40558 for a six unit condominium at 1115 W. Duarte Road. APPROVED a reduced business license fee (to $5,00) per amusement and game machine to be operated at the St, Anthony's Greek Orthodox Church Festival to be held September 20, 21, 1980 at the Santa Anita Race Track, -6- 9-2-80 25:0i13 HELICOPTER GRANTED permission to Fashion Park to land a "Life Fight Helicopter" at LANDING i the facility October 4, 1980 from 10 a. m. to 12 noon. /) 1.1. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNC ILMAN ,-' I" GILB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DRING AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: TRACT NO, 37891 Extension 1 ,JI P.1l- ~' \. 'I ' PARKING LOT RESURFACING Eisenhower Park APPROVED ( '4tl II AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Council considered the request of Gilbert Engineering Company on behalf of the Nollau Development Company for a one year time extension on the tentative map of Tract No, 37891 proposed for a 15 unit residential con- dominium at 735 Arcadia Avenue. It was felt that a lesser time would be in order with a provision for periodic reports on the status of the prop- erty, Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that a six month time ex- tension be granted and that periodic check-ups of the status of the prop- erty be reported. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Plans and specifications were prepared for the Library Parking Lot re- surfacing and the Eisenhower Park paving. Approximate figures for the work were submitted as $25,000 for the Library and $6500 for Eisenhower Park. Funds in the Capital Improvement Program for this year. Councilman Dring was in favor of proceeding with Eisenhower Park Paving but he had looked at the Library Parking Lot and although there are some cracks in the pavement he would recommend delaying that job for another year and to assess how funds could be directed into the police depart- ment to increase the amount of service ... and referred to the limita- tion ceiling which Council may be facing, Discussion ensued and it was the consensus that a determination on the Library Parking lot be delayed until the return of the Director of Pub- lic Works for the benefit of his input, Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that the plans and specifications for the Eisenhower Park paving be approved and that the City Clerk be authorized to adver- tise for bids; that the resurfacing of the, Library Parking lot be delay- ed and the matter placed on the agenda for the October 7 regular meeting. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None AWARD OF Consideration of the award of contract for the improvement of Santa CONTRACT Clara Street from Second Avenue to the Santa Anita Wash (Job No. 492) 1 <Street was carried over to this date due to a 2 - 2 vote at the regular meeting Improvement) of August 19, Councilman Saelid was absent at that time, It was submitted by staff that the right-of-way in this project was ob- ( 11 tained by condemnation with a stipulation that concurrent improvements '11-\ in the amount of $9759 be installed by October 2, Reference was made ,1- to the pending litigation in connection with this matter and it was Coun- cilman Saelid's observation that the litigation is not germaine to the matter before Council at this time and to delay any further the Council could be considered dilatory and have to pay the $9,759 which in his opinion would constitute a gift of public funds to a citizen of the com- munity improvement of this street has been planned for many years and he was in favor of proceeding, Whereupon Councilman Saelid MOVED to award the contract to the low bidder, -7- 9-2-80 PURCHASE OF WELL & RESER- VOIR WATER RIGHTS EXCHANGE IVy IX Xl. \ 25:0114 Crowell & Larsen Company, in the amount of $66,950,38; that $75,000 be appropriated from State Gas Tax funds to cover contract costs, engineer- ing inspection and contingencies; that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract in form approved by the City Attorney. Motion seconded by Councilman Gilb. Councilman Dring said in part that because of increased crime there is a great need in the police department for additional personnel and felt that Council is obviating its responsibility by not recognizing that and to go ahead and improve Santa Clara where the area is involved in redevel- opment would be a waste of funds at this point and time. Roll call vote was taken on the motion, AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino Councilmen Dring, Haltom None 1 Recommendation for the purchase of the City of Monrovia's Chapman Well and reservoir and the exchange of water rights was before Council on August 19, Due to a 2 - 2 vote the matter is before Council at this time, The Water Manager explained what is proposed - the City would pur- chase Monrovia's Chapman Well and also exchange City owned water rights in the main San Gabriel Water Basin, Cost would be $200,000 plus an additional $75,000 to $100,000 for a booster pumping station which the City would have to construct ..' the advantage would be a savings of about $21,000 per year in pumping costs based on the present energy rate. Funds are available in the Water Fund, In response to inquiries the Water Mana- ger continued in part if something should go wrong with the operation the land itself is worth what the City would be paying, He felt it would be beneficial for both cities, Councilman Saelid submitted that he had read the transcript of the minutes of August 19 and felt there were benefits to be derived by the transaction, He asked Council to consider having staff prepare an analysis as to what could be done to rejuvenate the wells which have had to be taken out of production due to contaminants,.. Some way in which to salvage wells, He felt the subject purchase and exchange would be beneficial and any concerns he has are minimal. Councilman Saelid then MOVED that the acquisition of the City of Monrovia's Chapman Well facilities be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents in form approved by the City Attorney. This approval is contingent upon water quality from the well meeting all Health Department Standards, Also whether or not the City would have some recourse in the event the well goes bad in a period of five years, '.' could the cost of the well be amortized, Motion seconded by Councilman Gilb. Councilman Haltom stated in part that he is not against obtaining water rights, but he would be more in favor of drilling a new well rather than investing in a 52 year old well... He noted the City would be spending approximately $300,000 plus maintenance 1 over a ten year period to save $20,000, He felt Monrovia would not be selling the well except that it must be giving them problems. The Water Manager responded in part that a new well would cost about $200,000 to drill plus the land, Councilman Dring said in part that in his op~n~on the City is not in the land acquisition business which is one of his reasons of opposing this " that the priorities of those living along the pipe line is important, but the City owes a larger obligation to assess the priority of all residents. He felt the money could be shifted to increase the police force for the benefit of the entire community, Councilman Gilb felt that water is as important a factor as anything else and in response to his question the Water Manager said in part that should -8- 9-2-80 1 CITY HALL REFURBISHING APPROVED f /I'O~ HOUSING & COMMUNITY PROGRAM 1 (-: /4D1 25 :0115 the No, 6 well collapse water could be supplied from the main San Gabriel Basin or other wells in the City and assuming a majority of those went out there would still be the Metropolitan Water District connection for alternate supply", that of the $200,000 for the well and property $42,250 is what the City would be spending for the actual well and reservoir - the rest is land, Roll call was then taken on the motion, AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino Councilmen Dring, Haltom None Request for an appropriation from the Federal Revenue Sharing budget for the refurbishing of the upper level hallway at City Hall, The Finance Director explained the availability of the funds and noted the proposed improvement includes the replacement of the existing carpeting, drop the ceiling with new fixtures, painting and wall coverings, Competitive bids would be taken for the material and the work would be done by City building crews. Councilman Dring submitted that he believes austerity begins at home and that this is a matter of priority assessment and MOVED that the request be denied, Motion seconded by Councilman Haltom. Roll call vote was then taken on the motion. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino None Discussion ensued and some reference was made by Councilman Gilb that it is important to obtain good quality carpeting which he felt should be spelled out in the specifications. It was then MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request be APPROVED and that $5800 be appropriated from the Federal Revenue Sharing Budget .., work to be done by city forces. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino Councilmen Dring, Haltom None Staff advised on the important points contained in the memorandum from the Department of Community Development of the County of Los Angeles - Arcadia would be eligible for an estimated $330,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for 1981-82 fiscal year, The funds could be used for various projects including Senior Citizen facilities, and/or land acquisitions for low income/elderly housing and other. The necessary steps in order to par- ticipate were explained, In addressing this Councilman Saelid said in part that the community devel- opment activity plan has not yet been developed and recited an instance where it was not possible to obtain from the County Board of Supervisors a resolution that it would not build something into the plan to implement within the City that was not acceptable to the City", that it would be almost like signing a blank check. The Council is talking about using funding out of the housing and urban development department and the intent of those monies is to aid low income families and the elderly" the empha- sis right now being on low income. He referred to a remark made by the secretary of HUD sometime in 1976 "if the funds are not being used for the economically, underprivileged and minorities you would not qualify for the funding," He has so many concerns about the program that he would like to see the City stay out of this, In response to a question staff advised that if the City does not choose to grant the County the $330,000 to use as the County wishes the agreement - 9- 9-2-80 ORDINANCE NO. 1709 ADOPTED j RESOLUTION NO. 4914 ADOPTED .j ORDINANCE NO. 1710 INTRODUCED 25:oi16 with the County would have to be executed and the City then would be eligible to use the money within the City or to work on a pass-through program and designate the money to some other locality", if the City does not take the money or sign up for the program the money remains in Washington and is dealt out to some other locality, Also the City could not apply directly to the Federal Government inasmuch as the City's popu- lation is not in excess of the 50,000 population according to the last census .., the moneyhas to go to the County pool", in order to qualify Council would have to initiate the action, The funds would come from the County and it would then monitor and audit to insure the City is using the funds in keeping with the Federal Law and if the City is following what it had originally indicated, It was also noted that prior to October 1980 a proposed project list would have to be submitted to the County and prior to December of 1980 a Housing Plan would have to be adopted by the City, Discussion ensued on the various projects", staff indicated it could submit such a list at the next meeting, 1 It was then MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City participate in the Program for 1981-82 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Cooperation Agreement. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino Councilman Saelid None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1709 entitled: '~N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9269.3 THEREOF TO REQUIRE UPGRADING OF PARKING FACILITIES UPON CHANGE OF USE WHICH REQUIRES A GREATER NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES," It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1709 be waived and ADOPTED, AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4914 entitled: '~RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE REQUIRED TO BE RAISED FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980-81 TO PAY THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OR DISTRICTS," It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Resolution No, 4914 be waived and ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None 1 The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1710 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980-1981 FOR THE USUAL CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA." The Finance Director explained in detail the property valuations for the current fiscal year, the Fiscal Year 1979-80 transactions of revenues and expenditures for the Street Lighting, Vehicle Parking Districts and Debt Service funds, On recommendation it was MOVED by Councilman Dring, second- ed Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the amounts indicated in the report dated August 27 (Debt Service fund of -10- 9-2-80 1 ~: CLAIM DENIED (Keet) SGV CAB CO, rate increase APPROVED (, IO(?~ ~J r' 1~ p; - HALTOM SAELID EXECUTIVE SESSION 1 25 :0117 $3,877, Parking Districts $7,615 and Lighting Districts of $7,678 (zones within the project area) be returned to their respective funds from the Redevelopment Agency as of June 30, 1980, All figures for 1980-81 were read into the record. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1710 be waived and INTRODUCED, 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 the claim of Vivian L, Keet was DENIED. AYES NOES ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows an increase from $14 to $16 per hour per vehicle be APPROVED for the San Gabriel Valley Cab Company Dial-a-Ride program, AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Requested an executive session. Referred to the pump ing productive, the well sites and asked for a summarized report indicating levels and alternatives for rejuvenating wells which are non- Members of the Council agreed, Council entered an executive session at 12 midnite, reconvened and ad- journed to 7 p, m, September 10, 1980. oOdHAdA~eL~ Mayor ATTEST: tt~2 City Clerk -ll- 9-2-80