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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 18,1978_2 I INVOCATION ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTATIONS SURPLUS STATE FUNDS ACCEPTED . )3 I') f- Ir.' .P , \') - I HEARING CABLE TV CONTINUED ~:'( ~ ,~ ORDINANCE NO, 1646 INTRODUCED 23:9595 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JULY 18, 1978 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, July 18, 1978 at 7:30 p,m, in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall, Rev. Paul Chaney, Emmanuel Assembly of God PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular and Regular meetings of June 10, 13, 20, 24, 27, 30 and July 5 and 12, 1978 were APPROVED, Councilman Saelid presented Dr. Robert W. Puckett with a plaque expressing the appreciation of the City Council for his efforts and accomplishments while a member of the Library Board, Dr, Puckett has resigned from the Board, His term would have expired June 30, 1980, Councilman Margett presented a efforts and accomplishments of Arcadia Beautiful Commission, this Commission. plaque expressing appreciation for the Mrs. Jean Hoard while a member of the Mrs. Hoard has served eight years on It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City accept the City's portion of the State's Surplus Funds, Councilman Margett noted that the Council opposes the restrictions placed on the acceptance of these funds but that it is fiscal responsibility to accept the funds, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None This hearing was continued from the last regular meeting in order to resolve two items in the proposed agreement to allow Teleprompter Corporation to operate a cable television system within the City, The two parties have now resolved the differences and staff recommended approval of the agreement. Mayor Parry asked if anyone desired to speak to the matter and no one responded. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously that the hearing be 'CLOSED, Discussion held on the possibility of, for instance, the School District, putting on programs of its own choosing and it was sub- mitted that the District could ask the City Council to make such a request of Teleprompter who could provide at least one channel without charge, It was also noted that although it is a non- exclusive franchise Council would like to retain as much control as is reasonable. Whereupon the City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1646, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REPEALING CHAPTER 7 OF ARTICLE VII 7-18-78 - 1 - ORDINANCE NO. 1647 INTRODUCED RECESS 23:9596 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ESTABLISHING A NEW PROCEDURE GOVERNING FRANCHISE FOR CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA. " 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 INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1647, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM FRANCHISE, " I It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino 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 During a brief discussion on the survey to be undertaken by Teleprompter concerning a market in the unserved areas, John Nolan, Attorney with Teleprompter, said that now that the City is going to amend its ordinance prohibiting solicitations of that sort he will be able to present Council with some type of a schedule for the survey for its consideration, In order for the City Council to act as the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. RECONVENE as the City Council AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION TRACT NO. 34123 / FINAL MAP V APPROVED LOT CONSOLIDATION I APPROVE~ (I, N , 11-1 r ADV!':RTISE FOR BIDS I Reg Mason, visiting from Arcadia's Sister City, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, expressed his gratitude for the hospitality he receives when visiting the City. He spoke in detail about their plans for construction of an "Arcadia Park" on a Newcastle hillside and a large floral'garden in the shape of a peacock. They will also celebrate Arcadia's Diamond Jubilee in September. He is hopeful of an eventual student exchange program, Mr. Mason is a former alderman (or councilman) in Newcastle, CONSENT ITEMS (listed on the agenda) APPROVED the final map of Tract No. 34123 and that it find the tract is consistent with the General Plan and that the waste discharge from the tract would not result in a violation of the existing requirements set forth in the Water Code and that the Director of Public Works be AUTHORIZED to execute the subdivision agreement, I APPROVED - tentative parcel map No, 11025 relating to lot consider- ation at 111-125 W, Huntington Drive, 135 Colorado Place and 19 San Rafael. It would consolidate five existing lots into one new lot and is necessary for the construction of a new three-story office building, Dedication for street purposes also accepted in this action. APPROVED plans and specifications and 'authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the 1977-78 Annual Street Maintenance Program - Slurry Seal Job No, 473, This project will be funded from State Gas Tax Funds. 7-18-78 - 2 - WORK ACCEPTANCE -f /~q 'G" DANCE PERMIT ( lj)O/)~ pj}v~ I DENTAL CLAIM ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT V TRACT NO, 33763 Extension Granted (1 year) 5 ; ,:y 4~' STREET LIGHTING (LAUREL A V . ) SEPTEMBER 19 d- (:31 :2-- I CIVIC CENTER LIGHTING CONTRACT AWARD 5/31/-'I ~V..~,,';'>'," ",". ~ ,,,.;.\", ,'r;,' 23:9597 ACCEPTED work performed by Valverde Construction, Inc" in the installation of a water main in Hun~ington Drive from Second Avenue to Fifth Avenue and authorized final payment pursuant to the terms of the contract. APPROVED request for a dance permit, subject to all conditions, at Cin Bad's, 80 W. Live Oak Avenue. MOTION for APPROVAL of the Consent Items was made by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None An agenda Agreement August 1, item relating to Dental Claims Services Administration with James p, Kennedy and Company was continued to 1978, The developer of Tract No. 33763 (12-lot single family subdivision at 624 - 644 W, Foothill Boulevard) requested a one year extension on his tentative map, This is due to present market conditions for single family dwellings which prevents their entering the market at this time, It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that a one year 1-: extension from November 1, 1978 be GRANTED, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None Staff advised that due to mitigating circumstances resulting from Proposition 13 this proje~t should be considered in the light of a different method of financing, Methods of recouping the costs of street lighting on a basis ot~er than ad valorem taxes were discussed. Be it noted that the project requires the City to contribute 75% of , the cost of installation and the:benefitted property owners to assume 100% of the maintenance costs, It was the consensus that the project be delayed until final resolution is made of the validity of special districts which are sustained with ad valorem tax rates, It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the matter be ~LED to September 19, 1978. The property owners will be so advised, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None Council received the bid results on the proposed lighting of the Civic Center, It would be a sodium vapor system which consumes 3% less energy while still providing 42% more lighting with improved distribution, It was noted that the parking areas adjacent to the new Council Chamber are inadequately illuminated with only one roof top flood light. It was also noted that installation of the system at this time would coincide with the construction of the multi- purpose playfield by the same electrical contractor and would result in less disruption and inconvenience to the residents when they visit City Hall, Discussion held on the need for this lighting improvement and especially when the playfield is in use by the youth of the City along with the numerous activities carried on at night in the Council Chamber, It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the low bid of 7-18-78 - 3 - RESOLUTION NO, 4763 ADOPTED v" AGREEMENT APPROVED (claims adjustment) r' .h\ ({, , (; ..J "/ ".J. <-..{ \ ~..lf..,o(j"fl"(..( RESOLUTION NO, 4764 ADOPTED F: ,A--Cd' ~MV,.( < pC SAELID 23:9598 Seco Electric Company in the amount of $51,342,95 be accepted and that the contract be so awarded; that all other bids be rejected; that any irregularities or informalities 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; that $60,000 be appropriated from the Capital Improvement Program for this purpose, AYES: NOES: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None ABSENT: None The Director of ' Public Works will submit a report on the feasibility of creating bike lanes on Huntington Drive as a safety measure, The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4763 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL I OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP 35210 AND MODIFICATION M-78-57 ON APPEAL FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO CONVERT THE EXISTING APARTMENT PROJECT AT 1122-1126-1128 FAIRVIEW AVENUE INTO A CONDOMINIUM," It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None It was further MOVED by Councilman Saelid that Resolution No, 4763 be ADOPTED, Motion seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Councilmen Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry Councilman Margett, as he originally voted 'no' on the appeal. Councilman Gilb, as he was absent from the meeting when this was acted upon, None ABSENT: The City Attorney explained the content of a proposed agreement with Carl Warren & Company for administration of the City's Liability Self- Insurance Program, It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Agreement be and it is hereby approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute same in form approved by the City Attorney. AYES: _NOES: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None ABSENT: None With relation to the above Agreement the City Attorney presented this resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA GRANTING LIABILITY CLAIMS ADJUSTMENT AUTHORITY TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FINANCE DIRECTOR AND CARL WARREN & CO, FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY'S LIABILITY SELF- INSURANCE PROGRAM," I .. It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino 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 Referred to consideration which is being given by the City of Los Angeles of getting into the rent control business, This is appalling to him and he felt it should be recognized by those who own rental proper- ties in the City that certain commitments were understood --- that they would be reflect,ng some of the benefits of their property tax reduction in terms of reduced rents or at least not increased rents,., that the responsibility lies with the owners of rental property and not with the city government to see that these things come about. 7-18-78 . _ 6. _ GILB / I ADJOURNMENT I " 23:9599 "I would like to bring up something that's going to be in the newspaper tomorrow morning, The Pasadena"Star News is going to insinuate or claim that I have a conflict of interest on a vote that I took and I think'it should be explained. On January 28th, 1978 I filed a Conflict of Interest Statement indicating that I have stock less than $10,000 in Santa Anita Consolidated. Actually, the stock belongs to my daughter, Valerie, The stock was worth $800 - it wasn't even a reportable item due to the fact that the stock hasn't gone up in about 5 years and hasn't declared a dividend in about 3 or 4 years, It seems that on June 12th the stock went to $10 - they paid 3 dividends of 47~ total. So she got $4.70, On june 27th when we voted on the admission tax at Santa Anita Race Track - I voted for the admission tax - in other words, I voted for the benefit of the City and somehow that's been construed as a conflict of interest, I'm only telling you what the situation is ,. the stock was worth $25 to $40 over the allowable amount at that time, I mean I didn't even know it was worth $10 - it hasn't ,been worth over $5,50 since I can remember, Today my children asked that we sell the stock. I talked with Mr. Dwight Dickerson, Attorney for Fair Political Practices Commission in Sacramento, Mr. Dave Willman has been the reporter on this, I just wanted you to know that when the stock went to $10 on June 12th I had no knowledge that it went to $10 - in fact, the day after that it went back to $8 again I think. It will be in the paper tomorrow and in regard to conflict of interest my own interpretation is that had I voted against that ordinance that would have been a conflict, 'but I think the article goes about the fact that at the very first hearing Mr. Saelid, the City Manager and you, Mr. Mayor, recommended $250,000, I tried to point out to the reporters that was before we even knew there was going to be any State surplus money returned - also, there's some question as to ., I don't remember if it came up after that - I think it came up before that when the stock was s~ill worth $8, in regard to the parking at the Santa Anit~ Race:Track, which I voted against and I have to point out that there 'are 3,000,000 shares of that stock and my daughter who is 18 owned 100 shares of it until today, That's what its all about, I want the Council to know if I've caused you any embarassment over this tremendous conflict of interest." I'm sorry." At 8:40 p,m. the meeting adjourned to August 1, 1978 at 7 p.m, in the Conference Room, Christine Van Maanen City Clerk --...: ATTEST: ~oMLk, c1J Mayor ~~ City Clerk 7-18-78 - 5 -