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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 6,1978_2 , CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTES HEARING (Revenue Sharing Funds) .-" \, ' ..,.. " , f(( ~ /', j fl k 'lei (? ,")' . I 23: 9529\ MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 6, 1978 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, regular session on Tuesday, June 6, 1978 at 7:30 p,m. Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. met in in the Pastor Roger Sonnenberg, Our Savior Lutheran Church Administrative Aide, Jay Corey. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None On MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of May 16, 1978 were APPROVED. The record reflects the absence of Councilman Gilb from that meeting. Time and place scheduled for the public hearing on the proposed use of General Revenue Sharing Funds. No written communications had been received. Prior to opening the hearing Mayor Parry stated in part that due to events which are occurring the City Council may have to make substantial reductions in the budget for the fiscal year 1978-79; that it is anticipated that the City will lose approximately $1,200,000 in total revenue and there is a possibility it will be more. He noted that the Budget hearings will be continued to June 9 and the Council welcomes any written or oral input in this regard; that the City Council is endeavoring to arrive at a budget which will provide the residents reasonable services although some may have to be reduced. Mayor Parry then declared the hearing open and the Finance Director submitted the following on the proposed Revenue Sharing Budget. Estimated Funds available July 1, 1978 Estimated revenues - fiscal year 1978-79 Entitlements Interest $86,000 216,000 15,000 $317,000 Proposed Use: Patrol cars - Police Department 75,000 Handheld and mobile radios - Police 21,700 Handheld radious - Fire Department 11,000 Dial-a-ride Program (net) 60,000 Auditing fees 1,000 Text processing system - City Hall 15,400 San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Divr, Proj.l8,350 H.O.Y. (Help Our Youth) 15,000 Recoat interior surfaces (2 steel reservoirs 98,950 Water Division Balance Available $317,000 $ -0- It was further noted in part by Councilman Saelid that in the past these particular funds have not been applied to day-to-day operation of the City; that they have been kept for Capital Projects and in 6-6-78 - 1 - HEARING Proposed Budge t - 1978-79 (JUNE 9) TRACT NO. 35229 Tenta t i ve Map APPROVED " ,.J ,) --d-" " , C' TRACT NO. 35236 Tentative Map APPROVED Pi ) I I" ~il' 23:9530 this way the City has not become carryon day-to-day operations. to review this year. dependent upon Federal funds to However, this policy may be subject THIS WILL BE CARRIED OVER TO JUNE 9 AND THE HEARING REMAINS OPEN. Mayor Parry then declared the hearing o?en on the proposed budget for 1978-79. As required copies have been available for review in the Office of the City Clerk. Ernest H. Fox, 731 Fairview Avenue, spoke to the passage of Proposition 13 in which event he said the public wants a tax cut - not a tax shift. He submitted ways in which the budget could be reduced and asked the City Council to take these into consideration. No one else desiring to be heard at this time Mayor Parry advised I that the hearing on the budget will be continued to June 9 and that the hearing will remain open. The following additions and deletions in the budget are hereby made part of the official record: Add i t ions De Ie t ions City Counc 11 Official Meetings $1,310 City Attorney Of fice Supplies $ 100 Personnel Office Equipment 1,000 General City Animal Control 4,500 Po lice Automotive Equipment 9,200 Public Works Grounds Maintenance 9,880 (These changes were considered by the City Council during study sessions in May.) THIS HEARING WILL BE CARRIED OVER TO JUNE 9 at 7:30 p.m. and JUNE 10 at 8 a.m. THE HEARING WILL REMAIN OPEN and the City Council urged press coverage so it can receive written and/or oral input from the residents. Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the tentative map of Tract No. 35229 (16 unit condominium at 417-433 N. First Avenue.) It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council approve the Negative Declaration and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; that the tract is consistent with the General Plan and that the waste discharge will not result" in a violation of the existing requirements set forth in the Water Code. The Director of Public Works was authorized to approve the subdivision agreement and the tentative map was APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None Planning Commission reco~endation for approval of the tentative map of Tract No. 35236 (7 unit condominium at 313 and 317 E. Duarte Road.) It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows tha the Negative Declaration be approved and that Council finds the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; that the tract is consistent with the General Plan and that the waste discharge will not result in a violation of the existing requirements set forth in the Water Code. The Director of Public Works was authorized to approve the subdivision agreement and the_tentative map was APPROVED. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None 6-6-78 - 2 - """"i 23:9531 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ~~f {'JSP I ~.sP ~~~1 r ,# CAllLE TV COUNC IL f/ '7, ~ II fr ClIAMBER -' ACCEPTED SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN APPROVED r-: I d {,J HEARING SCHEDULED ~ Walt Barker, 526 Cornell Drive, spoke to racquet balls which fall into his property from Newcastle Park and asked Council to consider screening to ?revent the practice of players having to retrieve the balls from his property. He also mentioned the condition of the fence along the railroad tracks. The Director of Public Works will investigate and prepare a report for Council. Edna Haalke, 1038 W. Duarte Road, referred to a petition concerning water supply which she receives from the East Pasadena Water Company; that the water pressure is not consistent and noted a time when there was a 4-hour outage of water supply. They did not receive any notice of this. She asked the City Council to intercede in their behalf. During this consideration the Fire Chief conferred with Mrs. Haalke. Herb fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, asked the City Council to consider covering the flood control channel between Norman and Lemon Avenues, for instance, and permit trailers to park there; that this might provide some homes for the senior citizens and referred to an occasion when such housing was considered at a Council meeting. CONSENT ITEMS The following items were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconied by Councilman 3aelid and carried on the roll call vote reflected following the listing: Cable Television Franchise: In order to meet a schedule for a public hearing and the adoption of the appropriate ordinance the current franchise with Teleprompter Corporation was extended to AUGUST 17, 1978. Acceptance of work as performed by Nick pokrajac, Inc., in connection with the construction of the new Council Chamber. Final payment authorized pursuant to the terms of the contract. Staff advised that the Southern California Association of Governments has tentatively accepted this year's revision of the Short Range Transit Plan pending approval by the City Council. The Short Range Transit Plan for fiscal years 1978-79 through 1982-83 were APPROVED. A public hearing was scheduled for July 5, 1978 on an appeal filed from the decision of the Planning Commission for denial of Tract No. 35210 and a modification (1122-1128 Fairview Avenue). F: 7.:-.:.r FIRE S~TION Acceptance of work as performed by Sully Miller Contracting Company in SITE IMPROVE- site improvements of Fire Station Headquarters. Final payment MENTS ACCEPTED authorized pursuant to the terms of the contract. I CIVIC CENTER Approved the Negative Declaration and finds that the Civic Center LIGHTING Area Lighting Project (Job 471) will not have a significant effect Advertise on the environment; approved the plans and specifications therefor for bi~, /:?yf~13 and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids (to be opened ;> .. June 28). r 1-1 A.."F.. [/F" 1/11' I""~ VEHICLE Approved the lease of two full-size 4-door vehicles from Huntington LEASE (FIRE Ford for use by the Battalion Chiefs in the Fire Department. DEPARTMENT) : ., ROLL CALL ON ABOVE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen..Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None \ :, i ~( ;> .... 6-6-78 3 .:.~ I' I , . " . HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCY/ COUNTY RESOLUTION / NO. 4750 .; ADOPTED CONFLICT/ INTEREST CODES APPROVED "- f . ~.... ('. \~../ EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (Fire Dept.) APPRO:D .? V? l \ \ (" ~,~ I MULTI-PURPOSV PLA YF IELD SIDEWALK OBSTACLES if DIRECTIONAL SIGNS APPROVED (Church) S\ ~~7 \1 . 23:9532 Request of the Health Systems' Agency of Los Angeles County for support of its designation as the Certificate of Need Review Agency (CON) for the County. During this consideration Michael Spellman explored in part its dedication to the involvement of local government in the health planning process and its endeavor to make certain that services are equitably distributed throughout the County. The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4750 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECOMMENDING ACTION BY, THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ADVISORY HEALTH COUNCIL ON THE DESIGNATION OF HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCY/LOS ANGELES, INC. FOR CERTIFICATE OF NEED REVIEW." It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further-reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. - I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The City Council received the Conflict of Interest Codes for the Library Board, Planning Commission, Parking Place Commission, Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and the various departmental codes. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that said Codes be and they are hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The Fire Chief explained the communications equipment for which funds have been allocated in the 1977-78 Capital Improvement Budget and noted that the requested funds in the amount of $15,800 are listed at $5,000 less than originally allocated due mainly through the utilization of newly developed recording equipment and by sub- stituting a micro-processor with teletype printers at each fire station in lieu of electrowriters (report dated May 31, 1978). It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that same be APPROVED. It was noted that the costs are estimates and firm offers will now be so- licited. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None An agenda item regarding the Multi-purpose Playfield at Civic Center was carried over. I Pursuant to a directive from the City Council staff submitted a report for Council's review on the extent of fire hydrants, power poles, signs and other obstructions in sidewalks. Estimates for the removal and/or relocation of the various obstructions were listed in the report dated June 6. The Fire Chief and Water Manager will submit a report on the fire hydrants on South Baldwin Avenue. The Arcadia Friends Church requested permission to install and maintain directional signs on the north and south sides of Live Oak Avenue at the intersection of Lenore Avenue. Staff noted that based on prior Council decisions relating to Church directional signs it was apparently recognize~ that such signs are needed if a church , . 6- 6- 78 " :. ~ 4 - /-. ORD INANCE NO. 1631 ADOPTED / I QRD INANCE NO. .1632 INTRODUCED RESOLUTION NO. 4747 / ADOPTED V I RESOLUTION NO. 4748 I ADOPTED RESOLUTION /i NO. 4749 ADOPTED ~.. - ;'.. ".' 23:9533 is not located on a principal street. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that permission be granted subject to conditions set forth in the staff report dated June 6. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The City AttorneY presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1631, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 9262.4.4.D AND 9262.4.5.D -OF ,THE',ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WALL AND PROJECTING SIGNS." 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 that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, None None Saelid, Parry The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1632, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 9281.3 TO REGULATE PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS." It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4747 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI - Z I BERG URBAN OPEN - SPACE AND RECREA nON PROGRAM." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4748 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS." It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived'and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, 6-6-78 - 5 RESOLUTION , NO. 4751 / ADOPTED , RESIGNATION Y (COREY) :'J-~ \ GILB (Trees to be removed) ~>\' PARRY (Tree to be removed) 0{J~ 23:9534 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN CITIZENS OF ARCADIA AS AMBASSADORS OF GOODWILL ON THE OCCASION OF THE OFFICIAL VISIT OF ARCADIANS TO SCANDINAVIA." 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 be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4751 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN-SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM." I It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The City Council expressed regret in the resignation of Jay Corey, Administrative Aide, but congratulated him on his new position with the City of Monrovia. Was advised that the Civic Center lighting project will include the parking area adjacent to the Police Department. Brought up the vehicle damage caused by trees in the same location. The Council members concurred that something should be done and it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the trees be removed and replaced with a more appropriate species. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None Also brought up the unsightly condition of Foothill Boulevard by the trash accumulation. He was advised that the specific areas to which he refers is the responsibility of the property owner. He was also advised that the landscaping of the median in Foothill Boulevard should start in about three weeks. Councilman Gilb also called attention to the fact that Councilman Saelid is a candidate for President of the San Gabriel Valley I Association of Cities. The City Council went on record to inform the Association that it supports his election one hundred percent and that it will support Councilman Saelid's activities. Referred to a situation at ll2 Magna Vista where the roots of a carob tree have damaged the driveway, has spread throughout the yard and presents a potential hazard. The owner of the property, Chester Vernon, said in part that the tree is completely out of control and that his neighbor's driveway is also cracked from the same roots and that the center of the street is raised. During this con- sideration some discussion held on the replacement cost and the owner of the said property. He would bear the cost estimated to be about $21.50. Whereupon it was MOVED by Mayor Parry, seconded by 6-6-78 - 6 - APPOINTMENT wSP MARGETT I rVS f SAELI~ . pJSf EXECUTIVE Session I 23:9535 Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the tree be removed. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None Mayor Parry advised of the appointment made officially in the adjourned regular meeting this date - of Harold K. Hedlund, 310 W. Wistaria, to the Planning Commission Submitted the excellent accomplishments of the athletic programs at the High School this year. He will check into it and bring back to Council a recommendation as to appropriate recognition. Advised that Councilman Gilb is the newly elected Treasurer of the Southern California section of the League of California Cities. At 9:45 p.m. Council adjourned to an executive session. Reconvened at 10:45 p.m. and adjourned immediately thereafter to Friday June 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber to continue the public hearings on the Budget for 1978-79. ~cG) ATTEST: ~~~~A\~ City Clerk 6-6-78 - 7 -