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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 7,1980_2 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDING& ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE" OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I ,~=,,~ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRE SENTA T IONS f) ~'; \ I>> ~/ ROLL CALL I ADJOURNMENT October 14 25:0131 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA a nd the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1980 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in a regular session on October 7, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. in the Arcadia City Hall Coun- ci 1 Chamber, James Raymond Harvey read a poem he authored entitled "PRAYER TO A FRIEND". Kelvin Mason, Executive Director of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce PRE SENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mrs. Lorraine Neufield was presented with an award in appreciation and gratitude for her courage and actions which undoubtedly saved the life of a complete stranger on August 29. The stranger was observed on the outer edge of the 8th floor of a local medical building and being un- successful in obtaining assistance from others in the building Mrs. Neu- field went up to the area and convinced the stranger not to jump and then escorted him to the main floor and waited until the police and fire departments arrived. The Police Chief made the presentation with Captain Neil Johnson explaining the entire incident. City Clerk Christine Van Maanen was presented with a plaque from the City Council in recognition of her thirty years of service to the City. She was also presented with a framed copy of the poem read at the open- ing of this meeting by James Raymond Harvey and signed by the City Coun- cil and Management personnel. Mayor Pellegrino explored Mrs. Van Maanen's background and various capacities in which she has worked for the City dur- ing the years. Mrs. Van Maanen expressed appreciation for the gifts and thanked the Councilmen for their thoughtfulness. The City Council then adjourned in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT : Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino, None The Agency then adjourned to 7 p.m. October 14, 1980 in the Conference Room. RECONVENED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION j/ On behalf of the Italian Catholic Federation Branch 218 of Arcadia, Ed Iarossi invited the City Council to attend a musical "America in Song" to be presented October 18 at the Monrovia High School Auditorium by the Grand Land Singers. -1- 10-7-80 25:0132 Chris Mcquire, 1729 Wilson Avenue, representing the local Chamber of Com- merce, presented results of a survey they had taken as to whether or not the business ~embers favored a hotel complex in the redevelopment area. Results were 317 responses, 296 in favor, 16 'no' and 5 did not indicate a preference, The returns were filed with the City Clerk. John Thomasset, President of the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association, read a resolution unanimously passed by the Board of Directors on September 30 "Be it resolved to support the concept of a hotel complex in the redevelopment area." Terry GoinS, 73 E. Duarte Road, President of the Arcadia Business Associ- ation, submitted a background of the Association which has a total member- ship of 129 consisting of professional and retail businesses in the rede- I velopment area. It was felt by the Association that the present City Coun- cil can guarantee the high quality in the standard of living by advancing forward wich the hotel complex. He asked the City Council to carefully study the project and consider the benefits and advantages it would have for all the citizens in the years ahead. Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, made reference to the action recently taken by the City Council on the request of the Bowling Lanes for permis- sion to serve hard liquor on the concourses - that in giving the matter more thought he thinks the Cru ncil should consider the entire business of serving alcoholic beverages and the sale of liquor ... that if it is of- fensive to persons in a bowling alley it might also be offensive in a res- taurant " that the abuse of alcohol causes the police department many pro- b lems . Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, was advised that she would be permitted co speak to some of the agenda items which were not scheduled as public hearings. Mrs. Hofer then referred to the smog and felt someone should investigate to ascertain whether or not the extra school busing in progress in Los Angeles is contributing to the condition. Wayne J. Hart, 151 Bonita, read a communication addressed to the City Man- ager, asking that certain Arcadia Municipal Code Sections concerning traf- fic regulations, as they relate to overnight parking, be repealed. Mr. Hart said in part that this is in the interest of justice pursuant to a decision made by the Santa Anita Municipal Court dated September 10, 1980, Case Number AR 129024 State of California presided over by Commissioner Neiby wherein the Court found the streets of Arcadia are improperly posted to enforce the ordinances. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by CounciLman Saelid that the communication be, directed to the City Attorney for report back. The City Attorney said in part that the City did not have an opportunity to be repre- sented in che action to which Mr. Hart refers; that the first his office knew of the matter was in the newspapers... that he had beenalvised that Mr. Hart had received a citation on a truck route and the Commissionerts position was as to truck routes. His report to the Council will further indicate the position of the Court on this matter and particularly the Judge of the Court, Judge Saunders. The motion passerl unanimously, Councilman Dring asked if it were possible he would like a copy of the Judge's opinion in this case. I Bill Connelly, Chairman of the Redevelopment Project Area Committee, sub- mitted a brief background of the Committee and its purpose. He said in part that at the last meeting of the Committee a motion was passed to approve the concept of a good hotel in the redevelopment area. He mention- ed the length of time the subject has been under consideration and felt it is time to actually get started,. what with the many steps entailed in bringing such a project to fruition. -2- 10-7-80 HEARINGS SCHEDULED Oc tober 21 I WORK ACCEPTED .... F: I~'"~!- LIGHTING MAINT. DISTo' ANNEX. 10 V WORK ACCEPTED 1.\-11 f'. I DANCE PERMIT,) V r t,' DANCE PERMIT REMOVED FROM CALENDAR v I DIAL-A-RIDE OPERATION PROTEST BY YELLOW CAB (see transcript) ." ~ .l.J- 3 ,'," ~ 25 :0133 CONSENT ITEMS Best Disposal Company request for an increase in residential refuse col- lection rates. OCTOBER 21. J Tentative map of Tract No. 40892 - 6 unit condominium - 25-31 E. Colorado Boulevard. OCTOBER 21. j Tentative map of Tract No. 41006 - 12 unit camnercial condominium at 805 W. Duarte Road. OCTOBER 21. !Tentative map of Tract No. 40780 - 13 lot Camino Real and 623-632 W. Norman Avenue. subdivision at 616-624 West OCTOBER 21. IAppeal from the decision of the Planning Commission in its denial of a V~odification request at 229 W. Floral Avenue. OCTOBER 21. ACCEPTED work performed by Pavement Coatings Company in the 1979-80 Street Maintenance Program - slurry seal. Final payment AUTHORIZED pur- suant to the terms of the contract. RECEIVED the Director of Public Works' communication concerning Annexa- ti on No. 10 to the Lighting Maintenance District. Report to be filed with the City Clerk prior to the regular meeting of November 4. ACCEPTED work performed by Electrend, Inc., in the traffic signal modi- fication at Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road. AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to the terms of the contract. APPROVED request by the Drinkers Hall of Fame for renewal of it's dance permit. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN GD..B, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SAELID AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOOS: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Request for renewal of the dance permit for Pellegrino's Restaurant, now under new ownership and management. Discussion ensued and it was the con- sensus of the City Council that the conditions under which the Review Board approved the request should be complied with prior to the issuance of the ?ermit. It was then MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Council- man Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that this item be re- moved from calendar until such time as the requirement of Code have been met and then resubmitted for consideration. AYES NOES ABSTAIN: ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid None Mayor Pellegrino None COMPLETE TRANSCRIPT OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEEDINGS IS ATTACHED AND IS IN- CORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. SUMMARY - At the September 16 regular meeting the City Council considered three proposals submitted for the operation of the Arcadia Dial-a-Ride system. Following review of the staff report and presentations by repre- sentatives of the three companies Council directed staff to negotiate a contract with the Community Transit System, Inc. Subsequently a protest was filed by the Yellow Cab Company of San Gabriel Valley regarding the selection of an operator for the system and the City Council was asked to reconsider its previous action and to award the contract to the Yellow Cab Company as the lowest responsive bidder. The Assistant City Manager re_ -3- 10-7-80 PROJECTS ELDERlY HOUSING GRANT FUNDS APPROVED t~ ~ \ , \ \ LIBRARY PARKING LOT PAVING APPROVED 25 :0134 sponded to the protest and the City Council, on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council reaffirm its intention to negotiate a contract with Community Transit Systems, Inc. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Pursuant to the request of the City Council the Planning Director submit- ted three Community Development,Projects Summaries which total $330,000. They are: 1, Acquisition of real property ($295,000) for the construction of low income housing for the elderly and handicapped. I 2. Preparation of a community housing needs study ($10,000) to determine the housing needs of households residing within the City and within the general housing market area. 3. Administration and management of the above projects and prepar- ation of 1982-83 Community Development Block Grant Application ($25,000). (See detailed, report dated October 7 and on file in the office of the City Clerk). It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the specified projects be APPROVED and that staff be directed to submit the projects to the Los Angeles County for inclusion in its application. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None In speaking to the above 'item Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, said in part that according to the staff report only 27 persons had attend- ed the two meetings held for public input - she did not think that was much of a showing. Councilman Gilb responded in part that those in atten- dance were representing various organizations and groups and they did not feel it necessary to bring out all of the senior citizens in the community. He noted that the issue had been favorably voted On by the people on June 3. Library Parking Lot resurfacing. This work would involve the resurfacing of the north and south parking lots as well as the west bay and connecting roadway of the west parking lot. As an optional item it is proposed that the two easterly bays of the westerly parking lot be included if the funds are adequate for the entire job. Staff recommended that the work proceed as it is anticipated costs will be ~igher next year primarily due to infla- tion. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb that the plans and specifications be approved and that the City Clerk be author- ized to advertise for bids.' In response to a question by Councilman Dring as to whether or not it would I be detrimental to delay this paving for a year the Director of Public Works said in part it could be put off but it will cost more and that funds for this work are budgeted for this year ... and in the interest of providing a first class parking Ipt to serve the public library the project should proceed at this time. He noted that this is part of the annual street main- tenance program. Councilman Haltom said in part that he would rather put it off for another year and use the money earmarked for this project for resurfacing some of the deteriorated streets which are concerned with safety rather than just for parking cars. -4- 10-7-80 I ORDINANCE NO. 1711 INTRODUCED HEARING OCTOBER 21 I EISENHOWER PARK PAVING to be Com- ,bined with LIBRARY PROJECT Advertise for bids EQUIPMENT PURCHASE Vehicle Pub 1 ic Works /f r^' I (/fl 25 :0135 Reference was made to a repor't which is being prepare'd - as to the current', conditions of streets and what kind of upgrading will be necessary. Council-' man Dring submitted in part that Council might entertain the thought'of de- laying this until the report is completed to see what the impact is .. that' he has be~n over the parking lot and it is not super' serious but if the funds could be more appropriately spent on the streets because of damage from the rains - that would seem to him to be a better allocation of prior- ities. , , Councilman Saelid submitted in part, that he does not like to see the City"s parking lots deteriorate and that the annual maintenance program makes sense to him ,. tha t in a year the problem will be more severe and, the cost probably be, significandy greater. COlmcllman Gilb said in part that he visited the parking lot and it does seem to be getting considerably more use these days which is probably due t9 the fact that libraries in other areas have been closed - that the parking lot appears to be in bad' shape and that these should be kept up. The receipt of a recommendation from the Library Board to proceed was made part of the record. Roll call vote was then taken on the motion to proceed AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino Councilmen Dring, Haltom None The Planning D~rector explained that the, State adopted the Uniform Plumb~ ing Code on December 31, 1979 and local jurisdictions have o'ne year in which to adopt the Code with any local amendfuents. A public h'eahng is required and October 21 was scheduled. Whereupon he presented for the first time', explai'cie'd the content an'd re'ad the title of,Ordinance No. 1711', entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY 'OF ARCADIA AMENDING CERTAIN BUILDING, REGuUTIC)NS SET :FORTH IN ARTICLE 'vUI OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE" ADOPTING THE UNIFORM 'PLUMBING 'CODE '1979 EDI~ TION, AND WITH CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO AND FrNnINGS THERE'- FORE." It was MOVED,by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman'kaitom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the 'further reading of the furl text of Ordinance No. 1711 be waived and INTRODUCED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, P~itegiino None None On recommend~tion of the Director of,Public Works it was 'MOVED: by Council- man Dring, seconded by Councilman Halt9m'and'carried on roll call vote 'as follows that"all of the bids'received for ,the ,Eisenhower pa'rk Paving Job be rejected"and that the job be readvertised with the Library Parking'Lot Project in ,order to take advantage of a 'possible price break due to'iricreas- ed quantities. AYES NOES ABSENT: Co~ncilmen Dring, Gilb, &.-ltom,' Saelid, "Pellegrino None None , . <' '. . :,. l~ . , Staff reported on bids, receiveg for', 'the' purcha se of one 'four-door' 'sedan for the Department,of Public' Works'and recommendation was made. Whereupon it' was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, 'sec'onded by Councilman Haltom'and' carried on roll call vote as follows that a i981'Malibu 'four-door sedan be'purchas- ed from Mission Chevrolet for $7,413,62, Funds'are in the Equipment Re- placement Account in the amount of $8,500. (Communicat ion to go to 'Hunt- ington ,ord in this regard). AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None - 5- 10'-7"80 / I STREET LIGHTING (Colorado) November 4 , EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (Fire Hose) APPROVED If EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (Truck) APPROVED "' TRANSIT CONSULTANT SERVICES October 21 CLA IM REJECTED (Smith) j CIA IM REJECTED (Brzozowski) J "1',. ." 25:0136 Staff advised that a petition has been received from property owners abutting Colorado Boulevard between Second and Fifth Avenues requesting installation of a street lighting system. Installation would be accomplish- ed at no initial cost. The benefitted area would be annexed to the Consol- idated Lighting District and would be assessed $.1724 per $100 of land value. Whereupon the City Council accepted the petition and scheduled a public hearing for November 4. This on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: 'Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Staff advised on the bids received for the purchase of 2000' 4" hose, couplings and nozzles for the Fire Department and made recommendations. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that the hose and couplings be purchased from Halprin Supply Company in the amount of $11,013.18 and the nozzles from Wardlaw Fire Equipment Company in the amount of $3,971.29 - total amount of $14,984.47. Funds are in the 1980-81 Federal Revenue Sharing Account. I AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Staff advised on the bids received for the purchase of one Ford Courier Truck (mini) and made recommendations. Whereupon it was MOVED by Council- man Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the truck be purchased from the low bidder Board Ford, Whit- tier, in the amount of $6,054.67; that the other bids be rejected. Funds in the Equipment Replacement Account for 1980-81 in the amount of $6,000. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Council received and considered a proposed amended agreement with Wilbur Smith & Associates (transit consultants) for additional work necessitated by additional federal requirements and funding opportunities. The consul- tants are requesting an additional per diem fee of up to $5,000 and a fix- ed fee of $2000. Reasons for the request were explained by the Assistant City Manager (set fo=th in staff report dated October 2, 1980). The con- sultants have already completed a portion of the work due primarily to the short deadlines involved. The additiolml work will make the City eligible for an additional $35,000 of State and Federal funds. Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, expressed concern that the City would be giving a blank check to the consultants by amending the agreement. Discussion ensued and it was the consensus of Council that it would like additional information concerning the fees and staff submitted that they I wou Id contact Mr. Benson of wilbur Smith & Associates in this regard. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that this matter be TABLED until the next regular meeting (October 21). On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows the claim of Roland E. Smith was REJECTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None i';one On MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows the claim of Frank J. Brzozowski was rejected. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None -6- 10-7-80 PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIAL I ~~" NO. 1712 INTRODUCED SAELID / DRING ./ SAEL ID I r~ I GILB / 25:0137 j The City Attorney addressed an ordinance which would require books, maga- zines and other publications containing explicit material to be sealed or covered in city businesses open to minors when they are unaccompanied by a parent or guardian. This ordinance is identical to that adopted by the County on obscenity and pornography but it does not apply to newsracks-. He recommended that an ordinance (No. 1712) which was submitted to Council and prohibits all lewd material from sale or distribution within the entire City be inttoduced in lieu of the 'sealing' ordinance .... It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the ordinance requiring sealing be tABLED indefinitel y. AYES NOES ABSENT: councilmen Dring, Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino councilman Haltom None I Whereupon tbe City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1712 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING ARTICLE- IV, CHAPTER 2, PART 3-0F THE ARCA- DIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO DIVISION 4 DECLARING THE COMMERlCAL EXPLOItATION OF LEWD MOTION PICTURE FILMS AND LEWD PUBLICATIONS TO BE CONTRARY TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND GENERAL WELFARE, AND A PUBLIC NUI- SANCE PER SI>; MAKING ALL LEWD MATTER AND PUBLICATIONS POSSESSED IN SUCH PLACES A PUBLIC NUISANCE PER SE; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE AND LEGAL PROCEED- INGS TO ABATE THE SAME; AND PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF COSTS OF ABATEMENT." It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1712 be waived and INTRODUCED. AYES NOES ABSENT: councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Recalled that recently two of the City's Reserve Officers ~n the Police Department were honored by the State Reserve Officer's Association, name- ly, Emile Moldovan and Mike Daleo. There were only 6 awards given and 2 were from Arcadia. He suggested that the officers be similarly recognized and that appropriate commendations be prepared for presentation to them in recognition of service to the community. Brought up the subject of race track admissions tax. pared by_ staff and submitted to Council by October 21 could then be scheduled or call for the question at a Report will be pre- ... a study session subsequent meeting. Referred to the need to discuss problems which occur during the July 4 fireworks display at the County Park. Study session will be scheduled on this also. Discussion held on the repeal of the sewer service charge - also on the possibility of a need for a bond issue should something happen to the sys- tem in the future. Inasmuch as staff is currently gathering recording data on sewage flows at various locations which it is hoped will be com- pleted by the end of the year ... it was the consensus of a majority of Council Members that the repeal of the sewer service charge should not be considered until the study has been completed and submitted. In the mean- time staff will prepare a progress report and some reasonable estimate from the consultant as to when they hope to complete it .. they are now making their flow measurements. Councilman Gilb said he would like to adjourn the meeting "in memory of Philip Brown- Davenport who passed away the other day from a heart attack. He had been a resident of Arcadia since 1968 and had held every office in the Arcadia Republican Club, he was a -Boy Scout Leader and a member of the -7- 10-7-80 EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT 25 :0138 Vestry of his Church. At the time of his death he was President of the Arcadia Toastmaster's Club; Supervisor of the telethon center of World Vision, Vice President of the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop. He was on the advisory committee for the Senior Citizens and had received a plaque of appreciation from the Mayor of Arca-dia for hiS work with the Senior Citizen's Group. He was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and a former military man having served in World War II. Mr Davenport is sur- vived by his wife, Charlotte, and three children, Philip, Kurt and Timo- thy." Councilman GOb asked the Council to adjourn the meeting in memo- ry of Mr. Davenport, a fine citizen of the community. So moved by the City Council. Council entered an executive session at 10 p.m. Reconvened and adjourn- ed immediately thereafter in memory of Philip Brown Davenport to Tuesday October 14 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. Mayor ATTEST: ~VtUv City Clerk -8- 10-7-80 I I