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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 2,1981 (3) CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 25:0300 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL 1 HEARING UMTA GRANT FUNDS (Dial-A-Ride) M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA-. and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING JUNE 2, 1981 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session June 2, 1981 at 7:3~ p.m. in the Ar- cadia City Hall Council Chamber. Pastor Jerry Trousdale, Arcadia Church of Christ Councilman Richard A. Haltom PRESENT : ABSENT : Councilman Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimously the minutes of the Adjourned regular meet- ings of May 11 and 14, and the regular and adjourned meetings of May 19 were APPROVED. PRESENTATIONS by the ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION Helen Feichtmann, Chairman of the Commission, introduced Member Eileen Hubbard, Co-Chairman of the Committee. Helen Hauser, Chairman of the Committee,was ill and unable to attend. Mrs. Hubbard explained the function of presenting annual awards and the various categories receiv- ing awards. Members of the Commission were introduced. Eight homes or commercial buildings were chosen from more than 150 nominations sent in by the public. Mayor Gilb presented the following with hand painted certificates. Small Units Large Units Most beautiful garden Moderate Residential Medium residential Large residential 209 Genoa 767-775 Southview 160 White Oak Av. 47 E. Winnie Way 124 E. Ilene 100 Sycamore Mr. and Mrs. James Caringella Mrs. Catherine Krall Mrs. Billie Thorsen Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brandley Mrs.Evelyn Working Mr. and Mrs. Richard O'Donnell Small commercial 521 N. First Av. Arcadia Valve & Fitting Co. (Mr. Melas) Great Western Savings & Loan Co. (Mr. Shaw) Large commercial 700 W. Huntington Following this presentation the Commission hosted a reception in the City Hall Conference Room for the awardees and friends. Proposed appllications for Urban Mass Transit Grant Funds. The appli- cation has been prepared by consultants Wilbur Smith & Associates for $55,400 for the current year's Dial-a-Ride operation. Mayor Gilb de- clared the hearing open and during this consideration Dan Benson, con- sultant, was present to respond to any questions. Staff advised that -1- 6-2-81 RESOLUTION NO. 4965 ADOPTED HEARING DIAL-A-RIDE AMENDMENT APPROVED HEARING 1981-82 (June 18) HEARING GENERAL REVENUE SHARING (June 18) ROLL 25:0301 the City is still under contract with the San Gabriel Valley Cab Company to provide the service which has greatly improved; that complaints are almost nil and under the new ownership of the cab company ridership is increasing. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried. Councilman Saelid then presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4965, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO FILE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF URBAN MASS TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, A GRANT APPLICATION FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE FUNDS UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSIT ACT OF 1964 AS AMENDED FOR FY 1980-81." Councilman Saelid MOVED that the reading of the full text of this reso- lution be waived and that same be ADOPTED. Motion s~conded by Council- man Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows: 1 AYES NOES ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None Proposed amendment to the City's 1980-81 Federal Sharing Revenue Budget for the current year's Dial-a-Ride Program. Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried. It was further MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltoi and carried on roll call vote as follows that the 1980-81 Federal Reve- nue Sharing Budget be amended to include $20,000 for the Dial-a-Ride Program for the current fiscal year. \ AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None Proposed City Operating Budget for 1981-82. Mayor Gilb announced that this will be held over unt~l the regular meeting of June 18. However for the benefit of those who might desire to address Council on the bud- get Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open. No one desired to so do and the matter was carried over until said date (June 18). Councilman Saelid referred to some figures on utility rates which Coun- cilman Haltom had been distributing and Councilman Haltom said in part that he had discussed some of this with the Southern California Gas Com- pany and they had indicated that its rates might increase 68% next year. He would be glad to make his figures and source information available. The Finance Director said in part that he had also contacted the utility companies and based on what proposals they have before the Public Utili- ties Commission that if a utility company is granted an increase of say 40% that would not even be 20% revenue to the City which the budget now reflects .. a 20% increase projection. Proposed use of General Revenue Sharing Program Funds. There have been revisions by departments. Mayor Gilb announced that this hearing will be continued to June 18, 1981. The Council will review the revisions at its adjourned meeting of June 9. Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and no one desired to be heard the matter was continued to June 18, 1981. 1 The City Council recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT : Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None -2- 6-2-81 ".tof.'. PROJECT AREA , COMMITTEE" Extended to 1983 I REPUBLIC DEVELOPMENT , ADJOURNED June'" 9 ' CONTRACT AWARD Traffic Islands ~ TRAFFic SIGNAL MAINTENANCE ADVERTISE FORBIDS Gutters CONTROL STRIP DEDICATED I WORK ACCEPTANCE Traffic Signals TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICA- TIONS STREET IMPROVEMENT (Santa Anita Avenue) 25:0302 It was noted that the Project Area Committee for redevelopment matters had been created in August of 1973 and pursuant to State Law extensions have been made by the City Council. The Committee's current authorization runs through July 13, 1981 at which time the terms',of all the members will expire. Purpose of the Committee w~s set forth in staff report dated June 2. It was the consensus of the City Council that' the Committee be continu- ed 'and that a new election be held in order to fill the full membership of 10. It was MOVED by Member Dring, seconded by Member Pellegrino and carri- ed on roll call ~ote as 'follows that Council grant the extension of the authority granted the Project Area Committee by Resolution No. 4348 to July 12, 1983 and that staff hold an election for new members,to the Com- mittee in a manner set forth in the Committee's by-laws. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, ,Gilb None None Staff had prepared an agreement which if approved would rescind all pre- vious agreements between the Agency and the Republic Development Company. This matter 'was considered in a CLOSED SESSION at the close of this meet- ing. The meeting adjourned' to June 9, 1981 in the Conference Room. "/ ," , ., ," CONSENT ITEMS ACCEPTED the low bid of E. C. Construction in the amount of $12,770 for the reconstruction and landscaping of traffic islands in Old Ranch Road - Job. No. 510; that $20,000 be appropriated from Capital Improve- ment Project Funds to cover the cost of construction including design, "".. inspection and contingencies; that all informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding proce~s be waived and that the Mayo, and City Clerk be -AUTHORIZED to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. . 'AUTHORIZED a bid call for traffic signal maintenance. It was noted that the contract for this' work w~th Signal Maintenance, I~c."expires August 31, 1981. Specifications were approved as submitted. ' .. . APPROVED the plans and specifications and ' AUTHORIZED' the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the 'c'oncrete gutter construction',project - Job No. '507, improvement of alley south of Duarte Road, Job' No. 513, and site im- provement of Fire Station No. I, Job No. 517. APPROVED the dedication, ,subject to execution of a covenant relating, to a driveway apron in a portion of the future extension of Arthur Avenue (Lot Split 80-15) as well as remaining conditions of approval, all to the C'satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. ACCEPTED and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to the terms of the con- tract for work completed by Steiny and Company, Inc., ,contractor for traf- fic signal modification at Santa Anita and Foothill - Job No. 494. APPROVED the adoption of a resolution 'for the traffic signal modification on State Highway Route 258. (See Resolution 4962 - page 5). AUTHORIZED the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Los An- geles County for the improvement of Santa Anita Avenue from Live Oak to Grand Avenue; agreement to be in form approved by the City Attorney, and that a resolution (No. 4963) be adopted granting to the County the neces- sary jurisdiction in order that it may proceed with the proposed project. (See page 5) . -3- 6-2-81 BANNERS Temporary June 20 HEARING (Wabbit Hutch) June 18 FIREWORKS SALE SEARCH LIGHTS SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING PRESENTATION H U D TWO-WAY LEFT TURN LANE AUTHORIZED TOWING SERVICE INCREASE 25:0303 APPROVED the request of Jerry Berber, operator of the Expressions Gift Shop at 158 W. Las Tunas for a temporary banner which will be displayed one day only for an art sale on his parking lot June 20. SCHEDULED a public hearing for June 18 on the appeal filed by Joan and Clarence Coles relating to conditions of approval imposed by the Planning Commission in its granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of an eating establishment at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue (Fashion Park). APPROVED the request of the American Legion Arcadia Post No. 247 for waiv- ing of the business license fee in connection with the sale of fireworks July 1, 2, 3, 4, 1981. APPROVED the use of four large searchlights at Fashion Park on July 10 to promote a Moonlight sale between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. I ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN SAELID, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN PELLEGRINO AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None Archie Crenshaw, 3040 Sawtooth Circle, Atlanta, Georgia, detailed the submission to obtain funding through HUO in a form of a direct loan with a below market interest rate to endeavor to provide affordable 100 housing units for those in low and moderate income ranges who are ambulatory elder- ly or handicapped. He said in part that the Christian Senior Housing Foun- dation, Inc., have become the sponsor of record for this particular sub- mission and the Trinity Housing, Inc., is the borrower of this 202 loan. Pepperdine University is also affiliated with the Churches of Christ. He explained the accommodations which render 24 hour security for all tenants. Council thanked Mr. Crenshaw for his presentation (TRANSCRIPT OF THE EN- TIRE PROCEEDINGS ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE). Staff will provide Council with financial and background data on the group. Staff advised that the Highlander Shopping Center, Mac Donald's and Se- curity Pacific Bank parking lots (north side of Foothill between the Santa Anita Wash and Second Avenue) are served by six driveways within an overall distance of 450 feet. Left turns in and out of the various driveways cre- ate conflict and congestion and occasionally a rear-end or sideswipe acci- dent. It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that a two-way left turn lane and parking restriction along the north curb within the subject area be install- ed. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None Request of the G & S Towing Service for an increase in its towing and im- pound service provided the City. The Police Chief advised that his de- partment had made a survey of towing services of cities adjacent to Arca- dia and found that the rate requested is comparable to the prevailing rates in those areas. He recommended approval. During this consideration Larry Midland, 10227 Oney, El Monte, responded to questions stating in part that they (G & S) are endeavoring to comply with the rates the State and the California Highway Patrol set for their official police garages. They have not asked for a rate increase since 1977 the time the contract was granted. I It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request for an increase be approved with the stipulation that all future increase requests come be~ fore the City Council. -4- 6-2-81 ORDINANCE NO. 1725 ADOPTED I ORDINANCE NO. 1726 INTRODUCED RESOLUTION NO. 4962 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 4963 ADOPTED I RESOLUTION NO. 4964 ADOPTED 25:0304 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. 1725, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONSENTING CONDITIONALLY TO THE MERGER BETWEEN TELEPROMP- TER CORPORATION AND T. C. ACQUISITION, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION." It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1725 be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1726 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9233.19 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO RE- ZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 536 LAS TUNAS DRIVE FROM PR-3 & D TO PR-l." It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1726 be waived and that same be INTRODUCED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4962, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING SUPLLEMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. 07-5131 (MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND INTERSECTIONS SAFETY LIGHTING ALONG STATE ROUTE 248) PROGRAM OF LOCAL AGENCY FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEM PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN SUCH SUPPLEMENT." 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 be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4963, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF SANTA ANITA AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES." It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 4963 be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4964, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4906 ESTABLISHING AN EXEMPTION FROM PAYMENT OF THE ANNUAL RENEWAL HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT FEE FOR PERMITTEES WHO HAVE PAID AN ANNUAL BUSINESS LICENSE FEE." -5- 6-2-81 ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL 25:0305 It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text of Resolution No. 4964 be WAIVED. AYES NOES ABSENT : Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None Councilman Saelid said in part that at the time this was considered it was made clear to everyone that it was not a revenue raising resolution.... that he felt it was the intent to legitimize the non-intrusive types of home occupations rather than have this act as a revenue producing measure.. someone has a home occupation license to carryon some kind of an avoca- I tion - like piano teachers, paintings ... it is really not a primary means of income but is rather like a hobby - however with the adoption of this resolution they would be forced to pay an annual permit fee which to him was not the original intent ,.. the original intent was to cover the ex- pense of issuing the initial permit. He could not support the adoption of this resolution. Councilman Haltom said in part that it would be the last thing he would look for - revenue raising - he was looking for something that would make all factors equal for people who had such licenses ...that the original intent in his interpretation was to stop people from having delivery trucks come in late at night, causing a nuisance to the neighborhood .. he could not see where the proposed $25 fee is going to make or break anyone .. that he did not thinK peuple should pay two fees -- business license and home occupation. With Lhis Councilman Dring said he would agree but he could not agree to the $25 renewal fee for home occupations .. that there is not that much work in the renewal process .. that people have a right to work out of their homes if they so chopse and noted they have never been charged in :~c ~3S~ f~r ~o jV~~b. It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that same be ADOPTED, AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Haltom, 'Pellegrino, Gilb Members Dring, Saelid None Councilman Dring stated for the record that he could not support the adoption of this resolution because the original home occupation ordi- nance did not stipulate nor call for nor anticipate renewal fees and this increases cost of doing business in Arcadia with which he does not agree. Councilman Saelid said his No vote was based on reasons stated heretofore. APPOINTMENTS TO EOARDS AND COMMISSIONS I It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that Helen Feichtmann be reappointed to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for a full four year term beginning July 1, 1981. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None -6- 6-2-81 PERSONNEL BOARD I PLANNING COMMISSION RECREATION COMMISSION RECREATION COMMISSION RECREATION COMMISSION I SENIOR CITIZENS SISTER CITY COMMISSION 25:0306 It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that Helen Hauser be reappointed to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for a full four term beginning July 1, 1981. AYES NOES ABSENT : Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ray Jones be reappointed to the Personnel Board for a full four year term beginning July 1, 1981, AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that Morris Hegg be reappoint- ed to the Planning Commission for a full four year term beginning July 1, 1981. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that Martha Bermingham be reapPOint- ed to the Recreation Commmision for a full four yeer term beginning July 1, 1981. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that Chris Mcquire be reappoint- ed to the Recreation Commission for a full four year term beginning July 1, 1981. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that Marilyn Stoke be reappointed to the Recreation Commission for a full four year term beginning July 1, 1981., It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that Richard Gaspari be reappointed to the Senior Citizens Commission for a two year term beginning July 1, 1981. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that Mary Fran Anderegg be reappoint- ed to the Sister City Commission for a full four year term beginning July 1, 1981. AYES NOES ABSENT : Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None -7- 6-2-81 CLOSED SES S ION ROLL CALL REPUBLIC DEVELOPMENT COHPANY ADJOURNMENT 25:0307 The City Council entered a Closed Session, reconvened and took action as the PRESENT: ABSENT ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Agency Chairman and Agency Secretary be AUTHORIZED to execute the Mutual Rescission Agree- ment with Republic Development Company in form and content approved by the Agency General Counsel. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None I The Agency adjourned to June 9, 1981. Council reconvened and adjourned immediately thereafter to June 9, 1981 in the Conference Room to continue its consideration of budget matters for the fiscal year 1981-82, ATTEST: :4 City Cl erk I -8- 6-2-81