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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 28,1978 I'=~ RESTAURANT SITE p ~" e;iJ STREET CLOSING (CALIFORNIA) 1 ~ ~ S1.,.v ,',V \()~u Q;V DEBRIS llASIN 5' , I , 1-\ ? Of ~ \J , I '1 V \"...~ ~ ' 22:9459 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AND THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 1978 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in an adjourned regular session at 3 p.m. February 28, 1978 in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. PRESENT: ABSENT: Members Gi1b, Lauber,.Parry, Sae1id Member Margett On MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Parry and carried unanimously Member Margett was excused. The Economic Coordinator reported on alternate sites for a restaurant proposed for 14 E. Huntington Drive which the City Council had considered on February 21 and continued until March 7. During the interim staff was to seek out alternate locations for the restaurant. Drawings were reviewed which indicated just how the restaurant facility could be located on the sites with sufficient area for parking purposes. The Conditional Use Permit was approved on the condition that parking meet the requirements of the Code. It was submitted that perhaps the urgency for Thomas Turiace to vacate the premises would be lessened because the owner of the Chinese Restaurant at 18-20 E. Huntington Drive had advised thai he plans to expand his business to the west into the so-called Clown Towne Bar property and would have to go through the rather lengthy procedure of obtaining a conditional use permit. It was said that Mr. Turiace had been advised of the alternate sites and said they were possibilities. This matter will be before the City Council on March 7 and during the interim staff will see what could be worked out on a trade, or Mr. Turiace might work it out on his own. The City Council recently asked staff to bring back material previ- ously prepared concerning the possible closing of California Street from Santa Anita to First Avenue and the expansion of First Avenue Jr. High ball fields. This was brought about by the need for additional baseball diamonds by local Leagues. John Nelson, Business Manager from the School District, said in part that indeed more property is needed but financially it was not possible, however, the District would be more than willing to work toward that end. Some discussion ensued on the possibility of installing lights on the existing fields which would make it available for night playing. A figure of approximately $90,000 was submitted for this installation. It was the consensus that the Recreation Department staff work with the School District staff to develop a redesign of the ball field area utilizing California Street for presentation to the Recreation Commission. Staff advised that the Flood Control District proposes to remove approximately 2700 cubic yards of debris from its basins which are located at the north end of Stonehouse Road and at the upstream end of Camillo Street in Sierra Madre. This is necessary to order to restore the basins to original capacity. This will be done by transporting the material south on Stonehouse Road, east on Grandview, north on Santa Anita and east on Elkins Avenue, entering the City to the debris disposal area east of the Santa Anita Wash. The work is of an emergency nature and would be completed by the end of March. It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Parry and carried unanimously that the provisions of Ordinance No. 1377 be WAIVED 2-28-78 - 1 - POLICE VEHICLES J (ARA) , J ~, ~ AUDITORIUM) /' V'" )\\ ",\}0 \ ~ Q_,0~?~ \\ LAFCO l~ ~: CIP '0~~~ ,,,? WALKWAY tL IMPROVEMENT <~~ FOOTHILL '. ' ... LANDSCAPING BUDGETS 22:9460 and that the County Flood Control District be granted permission to use Elkins Avenue subject to conditions set forth in the staff report dated February 27, 1978. The City Attorney explained the modifications which were requested by Clippinger Chevrolet, 137 W. San Bernardino Road, Covina, in the contract just entered into for the purchase of police vehicles. The City Attorney recommended they be accepted and it was MOVED by Member Parry, seconded by Member Gi1b and carried on roll call vote as follows that the modifications be APPROVED and that the said contract be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Lauber, Parry, Sae1id None Member Margett 1 The City Attorney pre'sented, stipulations ,in the matter of Arcadia Redevelopment Agency vs. Vartanian. (;\,,1-'\ The Economic Coordinator continued his remarks concerning sites which might be available for a restaurant (Ancient Mariner) and the American Savings & Loan Company. The availability of the lumber property at 214 N. Santa Anita was discussed. He will prepare and submit spread sheets for Council consideration. The interest of the Avis Car Rental in a site with an existing fuel tank was explored. Potential uses for 521 N. First Avenue will be presented to the City Council at an adjourned regular meeting of March 15. Discussion held on the inability of the company which was going to donate the use of its hot air balloon on March 4 for the Jog-A-Walk- A-Torium to provide the amount of insurance coverage requested by the City Council. It was noted that the event will be on School property and would be insured also from that source. It was MOVED by Member Gi1b, seconded by Member Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the coverage be set at $500,000 public lia- bility and property damage with $50,000 per passenger. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Lauber, Parry, Saelid None Member Margett Some discussion held on the forthcoming appointment of a new President of the Local Agency Formation Commission and the Council members were in accord that Pasadena City Councilman Donald D. Yokaitis receive support. Copies of the 1977-78 five year Capital Improvement Program were distributed. A public hearing will be held on this on March 21. I Ways in which to alleviate the hazardous condition of the walkway between the City Hall and the Council Chamber were discussed. Staff submitted that the landscaping of the median strip on Foothill Boulevard would be completed by April 1, including the ref1ectori- zation of the islands. Some discussion held on the effect on the budget should the so-called 2-28-78 - 2 - /} -, ~ '\ '. \ 1 1 22:9461 Jarvis-Gann measure become a reality after the June 6 election. Council would like an analysis on alternate budgets for both the City and the Redevelopment Agency. Mayor Saelid suggested if Proposition 13 passes consideration be given to cutting back the Capital Improvement Program and establishing a reserve each year - then move that reserve into the operational budget for the following year. Some discussion held on the publicized intention of the County Assessor to increase assessed valuations every three years. At 5 p.m. the meeting adjourned to 7 p.m. in the Conference Room on March 7, 1978. Mayor ATTEST: -~ City Clerk - 3 - 2-28-78