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Home My WebLink AboutMAY 19,1981_2 (3) C lTY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEG lANCE ROLL CALL MINlITE APPRUVAL HEARING ZONE CHANGE APPROVED 14 ROLL CALL 25:0294 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA a nd the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MAY 19, 1981 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session May 19, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. Councilman Donald 0, Pellegrino Councilman Jack ~aelid PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None On MOTION by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried the minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings of May 5, 1981 were APPROVED. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1160 recommending a zone change from PR.) and D to PR-l for property at 536 Las Tunas Drive. The purpose is to bring the zoning into consistency with the General Plan. The underlying R-l zone would also be compatible with the zoning of adjacent properties to the east and south. The Parking overlay would permit the continued use of the site as a parking area and if at some future date a person desired to develop the property a single family dwelling could be constructed. Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed; find that the project will not have a significant effect on the ~nvironment and that the City Attorney prepare the appropriate ordinance. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None Council recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT : Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None Request of the American Savings and Loan Association for continuation of the temporary uSe permit at 30 North Santa Anita Avenue. It was MOVED by Member Dring, seconded by Member Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that an extension of one year be granted ... this would go to June 1, 1982. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None -1- 5-19-81 BANNERS TRACT NO, 41574 FINAL MAP TRACT NO. 40156 Extension WORK ACCEPTED CITY HALL AIR CONDI- TIONING LEA VE OF ABSENCE AN IMAL CONTROL COYOTE CONTROL GENERAL SERVICES EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (Fla il Mower) APPROVED 25:0295 The Agency then adjourned to May 26, 1981 at 7 p.m, CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED one (1) temporary banner for the Captain's Broiler at 600 Las Tunas Drive for a maximum period of 30 days. APPROVED final map of Tract 41574 - for a 7 unit residential condo- minium at 509 W. Duarte Road. GRANTED a 6 months time extension for Tract No. 40156 - 5 unit residen. tial condominium at 610 S. Third Avenue. ACCEPTED the work performed by LaMay & Son contractor for the exten- sion of Third Avenue to Santa Clara Street Job No. 504 and authorized final payment pursuant to terms of the contract. 1 APPROPRIATED 55,485.35 from Capital Outlay and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to previous authorization to proceed with the necessary repairs to the air conditioning units at the City Hall. Baker Engipeering Corpor- ation performed these services. APPROVED leave of absence for Chong S. Kim, Printing Services Assistant, for a period of six months without pay. APPROVED an agreement with Los Angeles County for animal control services for a period of five years. It was noted that this may be terminated as of the first day of July of any year upon a thirty day prior written no- tice to the County, Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the agree- ment in form approved by the City Attorney. APPROVED an Agreement with the County Agricultural Commissioner for Coyote Control Services for the fiscal year 1981-82 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement in form approved by the City Attorney, APPROVED an Agreement with Los July 1, 1981 - June 30, 1986. the agreement in form approved Angeles County for General Services for Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute by the City Attorney. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN DRING, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN PELLEGRINO AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None Council received the report on bids received and recommendation for the purchase of one ,hydraulic flail mower. Staff advised on the response... one bid out of three to the bid call. It was MOVED by Councilman Pelle- grino, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the one bid from Smith Construction Equipment Company be accepted in the total amount of $12,585.38. Funds are in the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund for 1980-81. 1 AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None During this consideration some discussion held on the possibility of the City mowing the County Park grounds, Staff will look into it. -2- 5-19-81 BANNERS TEMPORARY GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE 1 STREET LIGHTING CONVERS ION RESOLUTION NO, 4961 ADOPTED (Fees for Bldg. Permits) 1 FIRE DEPT. EQUIPMENT APPROVED (Radios) 25:0296 It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Dring and carri- ed unanimously that staff include guidelines for temporary banners in the Code. It Was felt that this would facilitate the analyses of such banners. Council received the report and recommendation for the renewal of General Liability Insurance coverage, Two proposals had been received and both meet the specifications. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the pro- posal of Huntington Associates in the amount of $28,823.65 be accepted for one year beginning June 1, 1981, AYES NOES ABSENT: COuncilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb NOne None Council received staff report on the availability of loan funds from the California Energy Commission inasmuch as the City's application has been approved, however, funds are available in the City's Capital Outlay Ac- count as well as the Utility Undergrounding and Street Lighting Program of the present Capital Program. Advantages to the City in financing the project rather than by utilizing loan funds were set forth in the report dated May 19. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Acting City Manager be authorized to utilize City funds and that $34,275 be APPROPRIATED from Capital Outlay and that the Director of Public Works be AUTHORIZED to proceed with procuring necessary materials at the earliest possible time. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None Following the reading of a report on the establishment of fees for building permits, Councilman Saelid presented, read the title and MOVED for the waiving of the full text and the ADOPTION of Resolution No. 4961, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCA- DIA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR BUILDING PERMITS, GRADING-PLAN CHECKING, GRAD- ING PERMITS, MOVE EXAMINATION, RELOCATION PERMIT, REMOVAL PERMIT, DEMO- LITION PERMIT, SIGN PERMIT AND SWIMMING POOL PERMIT." Motion seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None The Fire Chief reported on the one bid received for the purchase of com- munication equipment. The one bid is in compliance with the specifica- tions and may be interchangeable with the police department. It was MOVED by COuncilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the following equipment be purchased from Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc., ... funds are in the Federal Revenue Sharing Program for FY 1980-81. 4 - Mobile Radios at $1,460 each 3 - Portable Radios at $1,600 each 3 - Input Cables at $10.00 each 3 - Mobile Chargers at $130 each 1 - Gang Charger at $750 $ 5,840 4,800 30 390 750 $11,810 708.60 $12,518.60 Sa les Tax TOTAL AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None -3- 5-19-81 " FIRE DEPT. EQUIPMENT APPROVED (Hea ters) ORD INANCE NO. 1720 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO, 1721 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1722 ADOPTED 25:0297 The Fire Chief reported on the two bids received for the purchase of Space Heaters for Fire Station Engine Rooms ... and made recommendations therefor. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Hal- tom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the heaters be purchased from the low bidder, AAA Conditioned Air, Inc., in 'the amount of $7,635. Funds are in the Capital Improvement Program for FY 1980-81. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None The City Attorney presented for the seconded time, explained the content and read the ti tie of Ordinancne No. 1720, entit led: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF AND ADDING A NEW SEC- TION TO TITLE 1 OF DIVISION 5, PART 7, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IX OF THE AR- CADIA MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO USES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE PER- MITS IN THE COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-l ZONE, AND ADDING A NEW DI- VISION 0 TO PART 6, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IX CREATING A COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-l ZONE." 1 During this consideration Planning Commissioner Joe Sargis, 1611 Highland Oaks Drive, explained the Commission's viewpoint and that it was in agree- ment with the content, It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1720 be waived and ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1721, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 3214.17 THERETO WHICH ADDS SECTION 10.16 AND ITS SUBSECTIONS TO ARTICLE X OF THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC ORDINANCE RESTRICTING THE PARKING OF VEHICLES TRANSPORT- ING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS." It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1721 be waived and ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1722, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490 AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT." 1 It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Dring and carri- ed on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1722 be waived. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None It was further MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pelle- grino and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1722 be ADOPTED. -4- 5-19-81 ORDINANCE NO. 1724 INTRODUCED I ORDINANCE NO. 1725' INTRODOCED RESOLUTlpN NO. 49!iO ADOPTED . " {,. . ,': I CLAIM'" llEJECTED (Selbak) CLAIM REJECTED (Counts) AYES NOES ABSENT: 25:0298 Councilmen Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb Councilman Dring None Councilman Dring stated in part that he was not in favor of this Ordinance due to his belief that Section 7, Items 1, 4, & 5 are not true and valid. The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1724, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING CHAPTER' 5, ARTICLE VII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE ,.AND ADDING SECTION 7531.3.3 TO PART 3, DIVISION 1, TITLE 3 THEREOF; MODI- FYING TIlE CITY OF ARCADIA WATER RATES AND ESTABLISHING A PARTIAL EXEMP- TION THEREFROM." It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading text of Ordinance No. 1724 be waived and INTRODUCED. Saelid and of the full AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None During this consideration the Water Manager responded to questions. The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained 'the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1725, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AR~DIA CONSENTING CONDITIONALLY TO THE MERGER BETWEEN TELEPROMPTER CORPORATION AND T. C. ACQUISITION, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION." It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carri- ed,~n roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text ,of,Ordinance No. 1725 be waived and INTRODUCED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content' .ihd, read the title of" Resolution No. 4960, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING CmIDITIONAL USE PERMIT 81-1 TO ADD A DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY AND EXPAND THE FREEZER AREA OF THE M: DONALD'S EATING ESTABLISHMENT LOCATED AT 143 EAST FOOTHILL BOULE- VARD." ' . ,., It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino a,nd , and carried on roll call vote as follows that' the further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 4960 be waived and ADOPTED.' AYES. NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid,. Gilb';l None None It was, MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman' Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the claim of Joseph Selbak be and it is hereby REJECTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the claim of Alpha V. Counts be and it is hereby REJECTED, AYES NOES ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None -5- 5-19-81 HOME OCCUPATION FEES LEGISLATION AB 1623 SUPPORT C I T Y SELECTION COMMITTEE GREEN SHEET ADVERTISING EMERGENCY OVERNIGHT PARKING (Repor t to be made) CLOSED SESS ION 25:0299 Councilman Haltom expressed concern that some persons are paying a busi- ness license fee plus a home occupation fee ... he felt this inequitable and proposed that the home occupation permit be retained but for those who work out of their homes and also have a business license fee he would like those persons to only pay the business license fee ... and for those who only pay the home occupation fee he would like to see that fee $25 and renewed annually at the same fee. He felt this would provide consistency with the business license fee. Councilman Dring said in part he could support this if the renewal fee were set at $5 instead of $25 '.. that those with home occupation per- mits should be treated differently than those operating a legitimate busi- ness. It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom that the home occupation fee be $25 initially and $25 on a renewal basis. Motion seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows: 1 AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Haltom, Pellegrino, Gilb Councilmen Dring, Saelid None Councilman Gilb brought up Assembly Bill 1623 which was passed by the ' Assembly Transportation Committee on April 28, 1981. It has to do with the completion of the Long Beach Freeway and must now be considered by the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, It was MOVED by Councilman Pelle- grino, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote that AB 1623 be supported. AYES NOES ABSTAIN: Councilmen None Coune ilman Dring .. would like to see the completion but would hesitate to vote inasmuch as he has not read the bill. Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb . ABSENT : . None On MOTION by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimously Mayor Gilb was appointed Delegate, and Councilman Saelid was ~ppointed Alternate to the City Selection Committee for the ,ensuing year. At the suggestion of Councilman Haltom staff will endeavor to have bids placed in the Green Sheet which is a construction trade paper. This is an effort to attract more proposals for projects. Councilman $aelid brought up the lack of guidelines for resident emergen- cy overnight parking for commercially licensed vehicles .. for instance .. a driveway is being repaired or replaced and unless a resident can be accommodated by a neighbor's driveway he has to park on the street .. He ,'fe"l,t some flexibility should be available. Staff to review and recommend at 'the next Council meeting (June 2, 1981). Council entered a CLOSED SESSION, reconvened and adjourned at 9:00 p.m. to May 26, 1981 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. 1 @At~ i;~),~ City Clerk -6- 5-19-81