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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 6,1976_2 I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS I MINUTE APPROVAL HEARING , . . ~, ..,' I _'I .~ \ f: -: 1r {\. \' "\ \ ' ',v ,,(( :\ r\ \:; b 22:9030 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JULY 6, 1976 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, July 6, 1976 at 7:30 p,m, in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. Michael De Vreis Arcadia Christian Reformed Church William Woolard, Planning Director PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None The following retiring members of boards and/or commissions were presented with plaques of appreciation for their efforts and accomplish- ments during their tenures. Arcadia Beautiful Commission Mrs. Virginia Winslow by Councilman Saelid Sister City Commission Mrs. Paul Hackstedde & Mrs. Robert Johnson by Councilman Gilb Personnel Board Lyle Cunningham by Mayor Lauber The City Clerk then administered the oath of office to the following new appointees: Arcadia Beautiful Commission Mrs. Patricia Inbody John J. Collins Personnel Board Bernard Silver Sister City Commission Mrs. C. Robert Arth and Mrs. Robert J, Considine Russell Schar.man, Chairman of the Sister City Commission, introduced Mr, and Mrs. Ed Webster of Radio Station 2 HD Newcastle, Australia and Eric North of the local KMI\X-FM radio station. Appreciation was expressed to each for their interest in community affairs and their radio coyerage, Mayor Lauber presented each with a Mayor's Certificate, On MaTTON by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular and the adjourned regular meetings of June 15 and 24 respectively were APPROVED. (Note: The minutes of June 24 failed to indicate the excused absence of Councilman Gilb from that meeting, This had been acted upon at that meeting on MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously. Planning Commission Resolution No. 942 recommended an amendment to the Municipal Code concerning filing fees for Text Amendments, Zone Changes, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Lot Splits, Subdivisions and Modifications and adding fees for Administrative Modifications and amending the appeal period time for the above applications, The Planning Director e~plained the recommended filing fees and the provisions for appeal and review, Mayor Lauber declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard fte hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by 7-6-76 - I - RECESS RECONVENE 22: 9031 Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously, Councilman Gilb then MOVED to approve the recommendation and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate amending ordinance, Motion seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None At 9:00 p.m. Council recessed in order to act as the Arcadia Redevelop- ment Agency. At 9:20 p,m. Council reconvened and continued its consideration of the I agenda items. ~ Richard E. McCaman, 2808 Warren Way, asked if some consideration could AUDIEN~PARTICIP::I::ven residents who would like to play tennis after 10 p.m, (the time when the lights shut off), Mr, McCaman was advised on the reasons for this time cut-off, primarily for the benefit of the adjacent residents as the lighting after that time would constitute an invasion of privacy. However, some discussion was held on those courts located at the high school and staff asked that the Recreation Director check i.nto the use of the courts at the high school -- perhaps some compromise could be worked out, at least during the summer months. v/' AWARD OF CONTRACT TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE (, /3& ~ CONSOLIDATED LIGHTING DISTRICT ,/ f, , . I ~G~' Lyle Cunningham, 475 Oxford Drive, recognized two city officials who had recently been honored: Councilman Gilb's appointment to the National Council of the National Municipal League and his forthcoming election as a Vice-President of that organization. Also City Manager Lyman's Cozad's award by the American Society for Public Administration (Los Angeles Metropolitan Chapter) for his contributions in this field, Council received the result of bids received and recommendation for the award of traffic signal maintenance contract. The proposals were sub- mitted on a per-intersection per-month basis. There are 43 inter- sections. This work had previously been performed by the Los Angeles County Road Department and staff had recommended awarding the contract to a Company specializing in this type of work at a saving over the prese.nt cost. It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Signal Maintenance, Inc., at $19,76 per-intersection per- month; that all other bids be rejected; that all irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. Funds are included in the 1976-77 budge t. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber I Counc il None None Pursuant to the provisions of Section 18164 of the Streets and Highways Code staff submitted an annual estimate of costs of operating the various zones in the Consolidated Lighting District including power and mainte- nance at the current rate, (Report dated June 17 and on file in the office of the City Clerk.) It was noted therein that an application is pending on a 21% rate i.ncrease and will be ruled on by the Public Utilities Commission in the near future, If the new rate schedules become effective prior to mid-August the estimated annual costs would 7-6-76 - 2 - I ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (SLURRY SEAL) v-~ pc, 13~1~,11 (3"1'- PARKING (Downtown) 1 i 1-' . . I :J'tJ ~ ' EASEMENTS (UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DIST. NO. 7) GRANTED (' /?)J) I DANCE PERMITS REUBEN'S APPROVED r' " ,I P " VV , CIN BAD'S APPROVED 'D [>./1..:,,:,, ..."<' ?~(Z.1": ~ 22:9032 be adjusted to include the increase. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the report be approved and that the Finance Director be authorized to develop a tax rate based on the data contained in the report. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None This project consists of slurry sealing various City streets as part of the annual maintenance program and will be financed from State Gas Tax Funds. Council reviewed the list of streets to be so improved. On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows the plans and specifications were approved and the City Clerk was AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids to be received on July 27 with report and recommendation to Council on August 3. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Council received the report concerning a June 30 meeting of owners and tenants in the downtown area which might be affected by the imple- mentation of the plan alternatives which staff had prepared. It was submitted that the general consensus was that the cost estimates and probably cost spreads should be prepared for Plans A-2, D-l and D-l with a realignment of the alley (i.e, C-l Plan). Only 14 persons representing about seven properties were in attendance. They were interested in maximum spaces with a minim~ of cost. Consultant will proceed with the estimates and submit to Council. The Underground Utilities District No, 7, was created by Resolution No. 4525 adopted on September 16, 1975, and a contract was recently awarded for the installation of a city-owned underground street lighting system to replace the present overhead facility. In order to permit undergrounding of existing Edison Company lines it is now necessary that the City grant easements at locations listed in the July 6 staff report. I t was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the easements be granted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same in form approved by the City Attorney. This was made with the condition that the Edison Company will quitclaim its existing overhead easements within the district to clear the title to city-owned lands. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that a dance permit be issued for the new Reuben1s Restaurant at 1150 W. Colorado Boulevard subject to all conditions set forth in the staff report dated June 15. The facility is adjacent to residential and concern was expressed therefor. However, Howard Van Zant, representative of the restaurant owners and operators, said he understood and would comply fully with all conditions and that the restaurant is to be conducted in the best possible manner, During the consideration of the application for a dance permit filed by the owner-manager of Cin.Bad's Restaurant at 80 W. Live Oak Avenue, Council expressed concern because of the numerous problems listed in the staff report dated June 30. The owner-operator advised that he is endeavoring to resolve all of the problems and is working with the Fire Department in particular in this effort, Based on this testimony it 7-6-76 - 3 - CONSUMER WATER DEPOSIT REFUNDS ~ ,.l~ ,'1\).'- .-', ..-:. (...-ll A. - . 22:9033 was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the dance permit be issued to Cin Bad's subject to all conditions. (NOTE: The City Council reviews all dance permits on an annual basis.) The City Manager advised that the current ordinance relating to water consumer deposits does not make any provision for refunds and recommended refunds after two years subject to a good payment record, He submitted in part that this would not add significantly to the work load and felt the two year period would provide sufficient time in which to determine if there are any payment problems. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously that the recom- I mendation be approved and that the City Attorney prepare the appropriat ordinance to provide for refunding to water consumer depositors-after t years, subject to a good payment record, AYES: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber NOES: None ABSENT: None Pursuant to Council action concerning a contract for administration of a self-funded workers' compensation insurance program the insurance con- sultants obtained written proposals and held interviews with repre- f \" {'J $. , ~:'.f.-hsentatives of two firms specializing in the management and administration "'. -- C-ril vO of self-insurance programs for public agencies and also in the private iii '\'/ V (\1';> se ctor and made recommendation therefor. (Report dated,July 2,) It V I i ti f' was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and 1,- t'1 ~,' f carried on roll call vote as follows that a contract be executed between VU' C:,h the City and Fred S, James & Company, Self-Insurance Services Division, to provide administration of the Workers' Self-Insurance Program based on the terms outlined in its written proposal. SELF-INSURANCE PROGRAM EXCESS INSURANCE COVERAGE j./;' r f- ~ "'_ \ \ V \\ r I v 0 (\ il \ "\ '\ " v \_ I', ~v POLICE TRAINING AGREEMENT WITH STATE ~, ,\ H~J I\~S. .~ V ,'- \~ j)U" AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seccnded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the excess coverage for workers' compensation insurance obtained by James Wallin of Huntington Associates be APPROVED. This to be effective as of July 1, 1976. (Employers' Reinsurance Corporation providing coverage in excess of $100,000 with a $2,000,000 limit at an estimated cost of $19,700 based on the 1976-77 budgeted salaries.) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The Police Department has in the past participated in some of the Statel approved training courses. A resolution is now required for such participation. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the ' content and read the title of Resolution No, 4568, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO EXECUTE TRAINING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, CALIFORNIA STATE POLICE DIVISION. " It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None 7-6-76 - 4 - TRANSFER OF FUNDS - DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETS I ORDINANCE NO. 1564 ADOPTED / ORDINANCE NO. 156,5 ADOPTED I ORDINANCE NO.' 1566 INTRODUCED I ORDINANCE : NO. 1567 INTRODUCED ;.._ ,.r,...... 22:9034 On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows the following transfers were made to the respective departments from the General Contingency Account No, 417-28. City Clerk Public Works $1200 $7000 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented for the s~cond time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1564, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY AT 1115 NORTH SANTA ANITA AVENUE FROM C-2 TO PR-O 15,000." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1565, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 9292,2.2 AND 9292.2.3 TO ALLOW ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION IN AN R-2 ZONE AND TO ALLOW ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO THE ENACTMENT OF THE PRESENT CODE IN ZONES R-O, R-l AND R-2." It was MOVED by Councilman Sael.id, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1566, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DELETING SECTION 9252.1.2 FROM THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH PERMITS TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS IN AN R-l ZONE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. " It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1567, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADDING SECTION 4610,3 (c) TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LIMITING NOISE PRODUCED BY PUMPS, FANS AND SIMILAR MACHINERY IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES." It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Gilb and 7-6-76 - 5 - ORDINANCE NO. 1568 INTRODUCED and ORDINANCE NO. 1569 INTRODUCED RESOLUTION NO. 4565 ADOPTED /.5t1~1 !' . HEARING SCHEDULED AUGUST 17 22:9035 carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1568, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS ANNEXATION NO, 44 (MAYFLOWER AREA) TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA." The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content I and read the title of Ordinance No. 1569, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS ANNEXATION NO. 45 (9182 HUNTINGTON DIRVE) TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA." It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance Nos. 1568 and 1569 be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4565, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER OF THE CATV FRANCHISE FROM TELEPROMPTER CABLE COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION TO TELEPROMPTER," CORPORATION. " It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The City Attorney advised that pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Proposition 9) every Public Agency must adopt and promulgate a Conflict of Interest Code. This must be filed with the Fair Political Practices Comm(ssion on or before September 10, 1976. He submitted a resolution for 'a Code for the City Council to be considered in public hearing proceedings and same was scheduled for August 17, 1976 on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid. It was further pointed out by the City Attorney that in addition to the I Code for the City Council each department, division, office, board and commission of the City having other than purely advisory or ministerial duties must adopt its own Code in which it designates those employees, by classification, who make or participate in making governmental decisions. Such designated employees would then be required to disclose financial interests which would be applicable by their department Conflict of Interest Code. It is possible that one public hearing would be held on these departmental Codes, Councilman Gi1b felt it premature because the Act is still being tested in the Courts. Roll call vote was then taken on the motion for a public hearing on August 17: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Margett, Councilman Gilb None 7-6-76 Parry, Saelid, Lauber - 6 - RESOLUTION NO. 4567 ADOPTED 10 /'1 ;J .'l' (../ \ 01 ,I' l' 5tt-e~ I A R A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE ANOAKIA PROJECT / r ......v ,/I" f' l'?V CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PARAMEDICS .( f FIRE STATION LIGHTING I BUILDING APPEARANCE V R T D BUS STOPS II ,', , "" 22: 9036 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4567, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPOINTING A MEMBER AND AN ALTERNATE OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4453." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None (Mayor Lauber will be the delegate with Councilman Saelid the alternate for the ensuing year,) On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously the Project Area Committee as presently constituted will continue for another year (July 1977). Council received a communication from Graham A. Ritchie representing Lowry McCaslin, asking that the City move promptly without an amended Environmental Impact Report. It was a suggestion to the Planning Department tha~ if the applicant, Mr. McCaslin, wants to go ahead with the existing EIR that a public hearing be scheduled before the Planning Commission to consider the adequacy of the present EIR (which was prepared for a General Plan change application to 0-6 dwelling units per acre) for the present application for a General Plan change to 0-4 dwelling units per acre. If the present EIR is found to be adequate further action may then be taken on the General Plan change ,equest. If the EIR is found to be inadequate the General Plan change will not be considered and it will clear the way to consider the zone change which is being considered for the area, / Mayor Lauber acknow}edged the presence in the audience of Torn Simmers, President of the local Chamber of Commerce, Councilman Gilb commented on the increase in calls for Paramedic assistance during the last year.., up to 746 from 614 last year, I Councilman Gilb was advised that the installation of lights Fire Station on Santa Anita Avenue would be progressing now ~quipment strike had been resolved. outside the that an Councilman Gilb commented on the appearance of the temporary structure of the American Savings and Loan Association at Wheeler and Santa Anita ..... Councilman Margett will take this up with the Arcadia Beautiful Commission. Councilman Saelid referred to locations in the City where the Rapid Transit District has erected bus stop signs and painted the curbs red in front of a residence.. that there does not appear to be a need for the buses at this location and noted the short distance between two such stops. Discussion ensued and it was the consensus of Council that staff make a survey and report back. It was submitted in part that the situation will probably resolve itself, '. that if the need is not indicated the District would probably discontinue the service at some of the locations. 7-6-76 - 7 - 22: 9037 JULY 4th CELEBRATION / Staff will prepare a report concerning controls the City may have in dealing with problems resulting from the July 4th fireworks display in the County Park, the costs and benefits to the City. ARA I Councilman Saelid submitted the possibility of placing a measure on the November General Election Ballot in connection with the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency.., that in his opinion the citizens have a right to input on this matter. He was advised that August 17 would probably be the last date a resolution to,this effect could be adopted for sub- mission to the County Board of Supervisors. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:40 p.m. the meeting adjourned to an executive session. I RECONVENE & ADJOURNMENT At 10:20 p.m. the meeting reconvened and adjourned immediately thereafter to July 20 at 7:00 p.m. ~ ~ Conference Room. ~.//~~' Mayor ~ ATTEST: ~9?iJt~ City Clerk I 7-6-76 - 8 -