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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 3,1994 I I 36:0134 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 1994 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 3, 1994 at 6:30 p. m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, Rev. Russell T. Williams, The Santa Anita Church Acting City Manager, William Kelly PRESENT: ABSENT: Counci1members Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young Mayor Pro tem Chang It was MOVED by Counci1member Kuhn, seconded by Mayor Young that Mayor Pro tem Chang be EXCUSED. ',' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Kuhn and Young Counci1members Lojeski and Margett Mayor Pro tem Chang PRESENTATION OF ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL AWARDS Mayor Young announced that the Arcadia Beautiful Awards are to be presented this evening. She then introduced the Arcadia Beautiful Commission Chairwoman, Patricia Eicher1y, Chairwoman Eicher1y thanked the Council for inviting the Arcadia Beautiful Commission to present the awards at this Council 'meeting. She introduced the Commission members: Mary Hansen, Roland Kelly, Homer Paulson, Rosa Schram, Peter Ulrich, and Gloria Vertz; also, former commissioners Mr, and Mrs, Wyman; and Mr. & Mrs, Hetherington, Elsie Hetherington for many years now has had painted the peacocks on the certificates awarded. Chairwoman Eicher1y acknowledged and thanked, 'on behalf of the Commission, City Council liaison, Counci1member Lojeski for his support and help. The Chairwoman also acknowledged the efforts and contributions of Cindy Rowe, Administrative Assistant in charge of Community Relations, who very efficiently makes the arrangements for this presentation; and Melissa Ornelas, Public Works Department, who does the secretarial work. Chairwoman Eicher1y further stated, in part, that the Commission is deoicated to keeping Arcadia beautiful, and reviewed some of the goals, projects and accomplishments of the Commission in the last 22 years since the Commission was formed, This year the City Council also designated the Arcadia Beautiful Commissioners. as Tree Commissioners. The Council proclaimed March 7 as Arbor Day in the City, and Chairwoman Eicher1y reviewed the Arbor Day activities planned and carried out by the Commissioners. The 1994 Awards Chairman" Homer Paulson then COlnmission's procedures for selecting the winners. awards were presented: explained the The following 1 5/3/94 36:0135 ANITA BALDWIN AWARD 284 Renoak Way - Mr. & Mrs, Steven R. Tietz ARCADIA AWARD 1026 Monte Verde Drive - John W, Miller , AZALEA AWARD 360 Fairview Avenue - Samuel F, LaPorte CLARA BALDWIN STOCKER AWARD 1318 Greenfield Avenue - June Mies Sinclair HUGO REID AWARD (Condominium/Apartment) 1014-1024 Fairview Avenue Arcadia Fairview Homeowners Association. HUNTINGTON AWARD 1959 A1ta Oaks Drive - Donald Orsi I MAYOR'S AWARD (Con~ercia1) 124 North First Avenue - K. B, Construction NEWCASTLE AWARD 284 Arbo1ada Drive - Dr, & Mrs, William Dale PEACOCK AWARD 469 Cambridge Road - Frank Palmer QUEEN ANNE AWARD 800 E, Camino Real Avenue - Dorothy M, Retzlaff ROSE BUDD BALDWIN DOBLE AWARD 1218 S. Fifth Avenue - Russ & Lois Shoemaker SANTA ANITA AWARD (Small Apartment) 25 Fano Street - Kathryn Sundmacher, Lois Turnquist & Kathryn Clark BLOCK AWARD 400-490 Oxford Drive - 27 residences At 7:05 p.m. the Mayor announced a brief RECESS AND RECEP1ION , ,THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:25 P.M. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL REGARDING CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION I None Gloria Horstman. 116 West La Sierra Drive, stated, in part, that the previous City Council had voted approximately four million dollars for renovation of the Library. Thia was delayed until spring, and delayed again until the fall. It is her understanding th8~ ~he renc~aticn ~f the facade has not yet been approved. The Library is used by 40,000 people a month, and it is in a poor state of repair, and needs work. Approximately $10,000 is raised each year by the book sale. When the new fire 'station was built and the Community Center constructed, those interested groups did not have to have bake sales or other such activities to raise 2 5/3/94 I I ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY 1. PUBLIC HEARING NUISANCE ABATEMENT (331 Eas t Haven Ave.) (APPROVED) ...,:':',' 36:0136 money to furnish them. She hopes Council can approve a starting date for the Library renovation and expansion, and be able to fund it completely, She .invited everyone to come to the book sale. Ra10h Bicker, 101 White Oaks Drive, Chairman, Highland Oaks Home Owners Association Architectural Review Board, stated, in part, that he had directed a letter to Mayor Young with copies to the Counci1members regarding the petition signed by 474 residents - - 72% of the homeowners in the Highland Oaks area, This petition had been submitted to the previous Council in September of last year, At that time the Council committed to have City staff work with the Association to close a loophole in the City Code which allows construction on the hillsides of houses which exceed the allowable two story, thirty foot height limit which applies in other areas. This is a technicality in the City ordinance which needs to be corrected, and it is important that this receive action in the near future. It was MOVED by Counci1member Margett, seconded by Counci1member Lojeski and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED, PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to Section 9407 of the Arcadia Municipal Code and Section 401 of the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code, the City Council considered action necessary to abate violations which exist at 331 East Haven Avenue. ,The following violations were cited on the property: 1) Unsafe structure. The house'has two badly damaged chimneys; 2) Improperly maintained landscaping, The yard area has overgrown weeds and grass. 3) The swimming pool in the rear yard is a health hazard as a result of standing water which has turned green from neglect, creating a mosquito breeding source. The property is developed with a single family dwelling which has been vacant since approximately October or November of 1993, The chimneys may have been damaged during the January 17 earthquake and cannot be repaired. They must be removed below the damaged area. The property owners listed in the assessor's records are David Hsiao and Karen Chen, with the address listed as 331 E, Haven Avenue, Correspondence addressed to the owners of record has been returned, On April 9, the Southern California Federal Savings and Loan (SCFSL) of Beverly Hills, which holds the first on the property, stated that the property is currently in foreclosure. On April 9. SCFSL advised that, although the property is in foreclosure, they could not do anything to abate the problems until they are the legal property owners which would not be until at least June or July of 1994, Their inspector agrees with the staff findings. City staff recommends that the City Council determine that the property is a safety hazard and in violation of the property maintenance ordinance, and that the following must be done to bring the prop~rty into compliance: 1) the chimneys must be removed to the satisfaction of the Building Division; 2) the pool must be drained, and 3) the overgrown weeds removed, the grass mowed and the property maintained on a continuous basis. Because of the safety hazard, staff also recommends a maximum of fifteen (15) days to remove the chimneys and bring the property into compliance. The Assistant Community Development Director/Planning presented and read the title of Resolution No: 5789: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REHABILITATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 331 E, HAVEN AVENUE, ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO COLLECT THE COST FOR ABATEMENT, IF ABATEMENT AT CITY EXPENSE IS REQUIRED, PER SECTIONS 3 5/3/94 , 2. PUBLIC HEARING NUISANCE ABATEMENT (533 Valido Road) (CONT'D TO May 17, 1994) 3. PUBLIC HEARING VARIANCE TO SWIMMING POOL FENCING (400 N. Old Ranch Rd.) (APPROVED) 36:0137 203 OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND SECTIONS 9405.8, 9405.5, AND 9406,3 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE". Mayor Young declared the public hearing OPEN. No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Counci1member Loj eski, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED, It was MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that a public nuisance exists and ADOPT Resolution No, 5789 ordering the responsible parties to correct the violations at 331 E. Haven Avenue, within 15 days of the adoption of this resolution or the corrective work shall be completed by the City at the expense of the property owner, I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None Mayor Pro tem Chang Consideration of Resolution No, 5790 declaring a Public Nuisance and order to abate for the property located at 533 Va1ido Road (Mary Card, Property Owner), The property owners's attorney has requested a continuance of this hearing until May 17, 1994 to allow adequate time to review the case, Mayor Young declared the hearing OPEN. No one desiring to be heard, it was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Kuhn and, CARRIED, that the public hearing declaring a public nuisance and order to abate the property located at 533 Va1ido Road be CONTINUED to May 17, 1994, Consideration of a request filed by Alan and Jean Fohrer, owners of property at 400 North Old Ranch Road for a variance to the City's swimming pool regulations regarding fencing around a pool. Section 3445 of the swimming pool regulations allows variances to be granted from the, requirements of the Arcadia Municipal Code. Currently there is an existing 8' to 9' chain link fence covered with ivy along the rear property, The fence is located on Arboretum property. This fence does not meet code requirements, To comply with Arcadia Municipal Code, the property owners would be required to place a fence between the house and the pool, and along the rear property line between the pool and the Arboretum fence. The applicants are proposing to use a Poo1saver brand automatic pool cover which complies with all of the requirements and will support up to 497 pounds. It is staff's opinion that the proposed pool cover is an appropriate alternative to installing a fence between the house and the pool and that the existing 8' to 9' high chain link fence is a satisfactory barrier between the Arboretum and the subject property, In response to a question from the City Attorney staff responded that Section 3445 of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to variances does not set forth any grounds or general criteria for allowing variances, I Mayor Young declared the hearing OPEN, No one desiring to be Counci1member Kuhn, CARRIED. heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by seconded by Counci1member Margett and It was MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the request for a variance to the swimming pool regulations relating 4 5/3/94 I I 1:: . "V~ 36: 0138 to fencing around pools for property at 400 North Old Ranch Road (Alan and Jean Fohrer, applicants), permitting use of the proposed automatic pool cover, subject to the conditions set forth by the Planning Division in staff report dat~d May 3, 1994. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None '.. Mayor Pro tem Chang In response to a question from Councilmember Lojeski, staff responded that a staff report on possible variances to the swimming pool regulations will be prepared and the matter will be on the Council agenda later this year. 4. The Planning Division recommended that modification requests for PUBLIC converting existing attic space into second-story living space HEARING within single-family residences in the R-M, R-O and R-1 zones be TEXT.AMEND. considered by the Modification Committee. This procedure would 94-001 only apply when such requests do not involve any exterior ,(Modification alterations wi thin the required setback area, It is staff's ,i Cmte. to opinion that exterior changes may intensify potential impacts Consider upon neighboring properties; therefore, modification requests for Requests for attic conversions which involve exterior changes to the converted Converting attic space (1. e. , the addition of new window areas, Attic Space balconies/decks, building height, etc,) should continue to go into Second before the Planning Commission. Story Living Space - R-M, Mayor Young declared the hearing OPEN. R-O, R-l Zones) (APPROVED) KUHN (Council Liaison to P1ng. & Human Res. Comsns.) LOJESKI (Cmbr. Margett Speaker - Water Symposium) Mayor Pro tem Chang Absence) No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED, It was MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE Text Amendment 94-001; APPROVE and FILE the Negative Declaration, FIND that Text Amendment 94-001 will not have a significant effect on the environment; and DIRECT staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Kuhn, Lojeski.. Margett and Young None Mayor Pro tem Chang MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS ' Counci1member Kuhn noted that. she is pleased to be Council liaison to the P1ahning Commission and Resources Commission this year. serving as the Human Counci1member Lojeski noted that Counci1member Margett was the keynote speaker at a Water Symposium held at Citrus College, Councilmember Loj eski explained to the audience his "no. vote to excuse Mayor Pro tem Chang. He has no idea where Mayor Pro tem Chang is this evening, therefore he will not just blanket vote an excuse for someone who does not show courtesy to the other Council people by telling them that he will be absent. He feels that as a Counci1member, it is a privilege and duty to attend Council meetings, As a courtesy, Counci1members notify each other or the City Manager of planned or unexpected absences. 5 5/3/94 LOJESKI (May 20 Study Ses'n Absence) (Comsn. Appointment for Unexp'd Terms) (Estab. Seven Mbr. P1ng.Comsn.) (Adl'lin. Policy for Travel) (AHS Government Students Contribu- tions) (B1dg.Height in Hill- side Areas Dir. to P1ng.Comsn.) (Allegations of Possible Election Irregular- ities) 36: 0139 Counci1member Lojeski noted that he will not be able to attend the May 10, 1994 study session, because of a previous commitment, He will be present at the May 17th Council meeting. Councilmember Loj eski stated there are some vacancies on the Senior Citizens Commission and the Human Resources Commission, These are unexpired terms vacated by people who were candidates for election to the City Council. He would like the consideration of replacement Commissioners placed on the next Council meeting agenda, Also, he would like to entertain the idea of some discussion as an agendized item of establishing a seven member Planning Commission, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None Mayor Pro tem Chang, I Counci1member Lojeski would also like to request an agendized consideration of administrative pol,cy and guidelines for travel arrangements and reimbursement politI, Such policy is in place for City employees; but not for COU:lcilmembers, It would be appropriate to have everyone working'\dth the same guidelines. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None Mayor Pro tem Chang Councilmember Lojeski noted that Item No, ~..of the most recent Newsletter is a thank-you note in appreciation for the Council's contributions for the Arcadia High School Government students who were attending a competition: However, ,the cover sheet showed this to be a thank-you not~ for a contribution to the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. The Counci~ appropriated that money as a separate agendized item, and the Cpunci1members are proud, to support the AHS Government students. ' Counci1member Lojeski would like to see the item regarding the height of residences in the hillside area, referred to earlier in this meeting by Mr. Bicker, directed to the attention of the Planning Commission. A petition signed by 474 residents had been presented, He would like to have this matter taken under consideration by the Planning Commission, with recommendations and/or a text amendment returned to the Council. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None Mayor Pro tem Chang Councilmember Lojeski commented upon a letter from the Office of the Secretary of State regarding some very serious allegations of some violations of the California E1ecti_on Code during the recent City election. He has also received many comments and telephone calls from Arcadia residents expressing similar concerns, He feels that this tarnishes Arcadia's image, Counci1member Lojeski then made a MOTION to DIRECT the City,C1erk to prepare a report, and to place this matter of possible. election irregularities on the next Council agenda for discussion by Council. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young .. None Mayor Pro tem Chang 6 5/3/94 I I YOUNG (Voting on Staff Dir.) MARGETT (Voting on Staff Dir.) (Estab. Seven Mbr. P1ng.Comsn.) (AQMD Board of Dir. Candidates) MARGETT YOUNG LOJESKI. (Report on Wilderness Park) 36:0140 Counci1member Lojeski added that he is not criticizing any of the process that took place on the staff level. Also, he is not assuming any impropriety in the Clerk's office, What he is talking about are some very serious allegations about the entire event of the election process. Mayor Young explained that Council is voting on the items which are to be worked on by the staff or to be put on the agenda for , an upcoming meeting. If there is general consensus that Council wants the work to be done the vote indicates that; in some instances such matters can be handled in another way, Counci1member Margett concurred that this is good law and will be beneficial to the community, Counci1member Margett requested a vote on Councilmember Loj eski' s earlier request to direct staff to place on the agenda the Council consideration of a seven member Planning Commission. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None Mayor Pro tem Chang Councilmember Margett noted that Council has another request to select a candidate for endorsement for election to the Southern California Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, Former candidate Mrs, Cruz-Madrid has withdrawn her candidacy, and there are additional candidates to be considered. Mrs. Nell Soto has been endorsed by the Council and is still in the race, as well as several new candidates. Councilmember Margett would like Council to undertake some consideration of Wilderness Park, During this past year, it has been closed to other than exclusive use. There have been proposals about who will run the park. He has recently heard about a group called the Acorn Group, working with the City of Monrovia in matters of nature education, building trails, etc. He would like to have some sort of proposals to get Wilderness Park on-line as an education center; building trails. etc.' and to have a hearing, Mayor Young did not think a study would have to be completed right away. It is her understanding that a staff study is under way and is to be completed by the end of summer. Councilmember Lojeski noted that the busiest time of the season at the nature preserve is during the summer months. Mayor Young replied there are already plans in place, for the summer months, Counci1member Lojeski inquired if this also includes a proposal from the Pasadena Humane Society to help manage the park from an educational standpoint, docent program, animals, etc, It was the consensus of Counci1members that a quick overview be provided by staff in thirty days for selection of alternatives which Council may want to consider, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None Mayor Pro tem Chang YOUNG Mayor Young congratulated Police Chief Neal Johnson for his (Chief Johnson appointment as Representative for the Twelve Western States for Appt. to the FBI Law Enforcement Development Association. FBI Law Enforc't Develop. Assoc.) CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 7 5/3/94 ROLL CALL 1. MINUTE APPROVAL (3/15/94) (4/5/94) (APPROVED) MINUTE APPROVAL (4/19/94) (APPROVED) 2. FINANCIAL INTEREST DISCLOSURE REDEVELOP. PROJ.AREA (Kuhn) 1. DESIGN REVIEW (101 W. Htg. Dr. - Angel's Diner .. Bakery) (APPROVED) 36:0141 ,PRESENT: Agency Members Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett ,and Young ABSENT: Agency Member Chang It was MOVED by Agency Chairman Young, second~d by Agency Member Kuhn to EXCUSE Agency Member Chang. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Kuhn and Young Agency Members Lojeski and Margett Agency Member Chang CONSENT ITEMS Ie was MOVED by Agency Member Lojeski, seconded by Agency Member Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings of March 15,' 1994 and the regular meeting of April 5, 1994. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Agency Members Lojeski and Margett None Agency Member Chang Agency Members Kuhn and Young (were not present) It was MOVED by Agency Chairman ~oung, seconded by Agency Member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the minutes of the regular meeting of April 19, 1994, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None Agency Member Chang As required by California law regariing Redevelopment Agencies (Health & Safety Code Section 33130), by signing this statement, City Council Member and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Member Barbara D, Kuhn discloses a financial interest in property included in the Redevelopment Project Area; to wit: real property at 125 Wheeler Avenue. Approved by General Consent of the Agency Members. DESIGN REVIEW Design Review for Angel's Diner & Bakery, 101 West Huntington Drive (Vircorp, Applicant), The applicant proposes to remodel the existing Baker's Square Restaurant, and convert it into a theme restaurant reminiscent of the 1950' s. The name of the restaurant is to be "Angel's Diner and Bakery" (a division of the same company which currently owns/operates Baker's Square). There will be a red and white theme both inside and outside; they will have mirrored aluminum on the outside with red and white neon, The applicant has been very cooperative with the Agency and City staff, The only issue remaining before the Agency is that of the red roof. They have adj4sted the proposed metal red roof to one where they will keep the shingles and put a white stripe across the top to soften what is felt to be rather a bright color. Staff still feels that the red roof is somewhat garish and recommended a grey roof color. I Darrv1 Starman, Vircorp Restaurants, 400 West 48th Avenue, Denver, CO 80216, stated, in part, that Vircorp has worked hard with staff on the exterior design, The Company feels that the red and white design with the red roof is unique to their company image, and it is important to retain it, Vircorp is redesigning their low producing restaurants in several areas with this new concept and have found it to be very successful, 8 5/3/94 I I ADJOURNMENT 1. 2. WORK ACCEPTED SCADA 'tELE- METRY SYSTEM (W.O. 692) (Water Div.) 3. CONTRACT AWARD TEMPORARY MODULAR BLDG. (Police Dept.) 4. CONTRACT AWARD RECONS'r.DEF. SIDEWALK & INSTALL. ROOT BARRIER VAR. LOCATIONS (Job No.544) 5. FINANCIAL INTEREST DISCLOSURE REDEVELOP. PROJEC'r AREA (Kuhn) 6. RESOLUTION NO, 5792 (ADOPTED) ~ ;, -, - . 36:0142 'Following discussion among the Agency Members, it was the consensus that there were no objections to the design as presented or to the red roof, Agency Member Lojeski would like to see che project continue on a "fast-track" processing time line. It was MOVED by Agency Member Margett, seconded by Agency Member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the design review for Angel's Din~r and Bakery, 101 West Huntington Drive as modified and shown on the exhibit displayed by the Economic Development Division; including the metal roof as proposed by the applicant. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None Agency Member Chang The meeting ADJOURNED to 5:30 p,m., May 10, 1994, CONSENT ITEMS Considered separately (See page 10) ACCEPTED the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Telemetry System (Work Order No, 692) which Automatically Controls the Operation of the City's Water System. and AUTHORIZED final payment to be made to Eidemi11er Electric, Inc. in accordance with the contract documents, 'The 10% retention payment becomes due and payable 35 days after the City Council's acceptance, and will only be released by the Director of Public Works, AWARDED contract for the purchase and installation of a temporary modular building for the Police Department to Space Leasing Company of Pomona in the amount of $43,529,00; APPROPRIATED an additional $9,000 from the Asset Seizure fund to cover installation, for a total project cost of $52,529. AWARDED contract in the amount of $47,032.50 to Bopark Enterprises, Inc. for reconstruction of deficient concrete sidewalk and installation of root barrier at various locations, Job No. 544; WAIVED all informalities in the bid or ,bidding process; and AUTHORIZED the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. DISCLOSURE of a financial interest by City Council/Agency Member Barbara D. Kuhn in property included in the Redevelopment Project Area at 125 Wheeler Avenue, as required by California law regarding Redevelopment Agencies (Health & Safety Code Section 33130) , ADOPTED Resolution No. 5792 presented and read by the City Attorney: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADOPTING A 'TRANSITION PLAN AND SELF-EVALUATION PURSUANT TO ,TITLE II OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990". 9 5/3/94 LOJESKI (Comment on Consent' ltem No.2) MARGETT (Comment on Consent Item No.6) "- J, ..! . 1. MINUTE APPROVAL <3/15/94) (4/5/94) (APPROVED) MINUTE APPROVAL (4/19/94) (APPROVED WITH CORRECTION) 1. ORANGE GROVE AVE.IMPROV. PROJ.PLANS & SPECIFICA- TIONS (APPROVED) 36:0143 THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6 WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI; SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HARGETT AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None Mayor Pro tern Chang Counci1member Lojeski commented on Consent Item No, 2, acceptance of the Supervisory Control and Date Acquisition Telemetry System (SCADA) which automatically controls the operation of the City's water system, The important thing is that funds were approved in the Capital Improvement Plan, better known as the Capital Improvement Budget, for this project in the amount of $395,000. That was staff's best estimate, and what happened was that the total project came in at $311,121.86, a savings of about $84,000, He complimented staff on researching this, and saving $84,000 that can perhaps be spent on some other project. I Counci1member Margett commented on Consent Item No, 6 regarding the City's self evaluation consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and that the City will plan to spend $378,130 over a two year period to implement measures at all City owned facilities which will substantially enhance disabled access, Councilmember Margett is certainly in favor of this commitment on the part of the City. However, he thinks that disabled or elderly persons might like to have some input regarding the type of changes or improvements they would like to see, alld how they would like us to respond to their needs, He agreed with Mayor Young's comments that perhaps some of the service clubs in the City could consider some of these improvements as projects for their organizations, It was MOVED by Counci1member Margett, seconded by Counci1member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings of March 15, 1994, and the regular meeting of April 5, 1994, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Counci1members Lojeski and Margett None Mayor Pro tern Chang Counci1members Kuhn and Young (were not present) It was MOVED by Mayor Young, seconded by Counci1member Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the minutes of the regular meeting of April 19, 1994, with correction on the April 19 meeting as to the time in that meeting a presentation was made by Sarah Flores on behalf of Supervisor Antonovich, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None Counci1member Chang I CITY MANAGER The proposed Orange Grove Avenue Improvement proj ect would reconstruct the 1,69 mile portion of Orange Grove Avenue which divides the cities of Arcadia and Sierra Madre, The existing roadway serves as a collector street and is in serious disrepair, The varying 30 - 35 foot wide roadway within a 50 foot right-of- way provides two-way traffic and some street parking, Orange Grove Avenue is tree-lined with approximately 200 trees. The roadway centerline serves as the border between the City of Arcadia and the City of' Sierra Madre. The recommended City Council actions would approve the plans and specifications for the roadway reconstruction, grant jurisdiction of the Arcadia 10 5/3/94 I I RESOLUTION NO. 5787 (ADOPTED) 2. LEAGUE CALIF. CITIES SELECTION OF DELEGATE TO SCAQMD BD. OF DIR. (So to) (APPROVED) ~,' .~ ," 36:0144 portion of the roadway to the County of Los Angeles for construction purposes, execute the cooperative agreement between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Arcadia for the reconstruction of the roadway, and authorize staff to retain a certified arborist to safeguard the tree removal, root pruning and transplanting of roadway trees. These actions would dramatically accelerate the Orange Grove Avenue Improvement Project closer to construction which is expected to begin in late 1994, Southern California Edison Company and some other utility work/relocation will take place prior to beginning of the project construction, The Project has been in the planning process for over ten years. The Cities of Arcadia and Sierra Madre have been working together to create a mutually acceptable roadway design, The design process has been difficult in attempting to meet the needs of the respective City Councils, City staffs, County officials, and the homeowners. A final design review meeting with the Arcadia Orange Grove Avenue homeowners was held on February 16, 1994, No objections, to the project or its design were submitted or received, Resolution No, 5787: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF ORANGE GROVE AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES". Counci1member Margett suggested that it might not be necessary to retain the arborist to safeguard the tree removal. root pruning and transplanting of the roadway trees. In some cases new trees could be purchased and planted at less expense. Mayor Young noted that the matter of the trees along Orange Grove Avenue has been a very sensitive issue with the residents, and has been the cause of some of the delays, It was also suggested that the Mayors of Arcadia and Sierra Madre set up a meeting with regard to this project. It was MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE plans and specifications for the Orange Grove Avenue Improvement as outlined in the May 3, 1994 staff report; ADOPT Resolution No. 5787 consenting to establishment of a portion of Orange Grove Avenue in the City of Arcadia to be part of the County system of highways for the purpose of roadway reconstruction; AUTHORIZE,the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, to execute the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Arcadia and the County of Los Angeles; and AUTHORIZE staff to retain a certified arborist to ensure proper treatment of Arcadia's parkway trees by the contractor during construction; SCHEDULE a meeting between the Mayors of Arcadia and Sierra Madre. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None Mayor Pro tem Chang The City Council delegate to the League of California Cities Selection Committee will cast a vote on behalf of Arcadia for the League's representative to the Air Quality Management District Board of Directors. The City Council considered several candidates which Arcadia would support in order to give direction to the City's delegate, Mayor Young. Following discussion among Councilmembers, it was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Counci1member Loj eski 'and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the delegate support Nell Soto, Counci1member, City of Pomona, as League of California Cities representative to the Air Quality Management District Board of Directors. 11 5/3/94 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: 36:0145 Counci1members Lojeski and Margett Mayor Young Mayor Pro tem Chang Counci1member Kuhn (She has no knowledge qualifications of the various candidates,) of the It was the consensus that the second and third choices should be Joan Feehan, Counci1member, City of La Canada-F1intridge and Laura Blakely, Counci1member, City of Monrovia, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CITY ATTORNEY 1. It was MOVED by Counci1member Margett, seconded by Counci1member AGREEMENT - Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE I BEAZER WEST Settlement Agreement Between Beazer West Cement Company, City of CEMENT CO./ Arcadia and San Gabriel Valley Water Company which authorizes the CITY OF City of Arcadia to provide water services to a ARCADIA/SAN commercial/industrial parcel of land on the north side of Clark GABRIEL VALLEY Street between Cogswell Street and Durfee Avenue in the City of WATER CO. Arcadia. (APPROVED) 2. CLAIM OF G.ALFARO,JR. BY MR.& MRS. ALFARO (DENIED) 3. CLAIM OF J. S. ROSOLANKA (DENIED) 4. CLAIM OF F. VIJEH (DENIED) 5. CLAIM OF R. RIDGWAY (DENIED) Counci1members Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None Mayor Pro tem Chang On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of G. Alfaro, Jr. by Mr. & Mrs. Alfaro was DENIED on MOTION by Counci1member Margett, seconded by Mayor Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Co~nci1members Kuhn. LoJeski, Margett and Young None Mayor Pro tem Chang On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of J. S, Roso1anka was DENIED on MOTION by Counci1member Margett, seconded by Counci1member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None Mayor Pro tern Chang On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of F, Vijeh was DENIED on MOTION by Counci1member Margett, seconded by Mayor Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None Mayor ,Pro tern Chang I On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of R, Ridgway was DENIED on MOTION by Counci1member Margett, seconded by Counci1member Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None Counci1member Chang 12 5/3/94 I I MARGETT IN MEMORY OF FlORENCE L. ANDERSON LOJESKI IN MEMORY OF ELTON PHILLIPS '9 36:0146 MATTERS FROM STAFF The Acting City Manager announced that a preliminary budget presentation will be given by the Finance Director at 5:30 p, m" Tuesday, May 10, 1994 in the City Hall Council Chamber. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Margett adjourned the meeting "in memory of Florence L, Anderson who passed away April 13, 1994. She was born in Brigham City, Utah, Florence married Dr, Carl R. Anderson, a dentist, in 1960, moved to Iowa and raised two daughters and one son, Florence is survived by two sisters, Greta Palmer and Gwen Coolidge; two children, Wayne Anderson, a thirty-five year resident of Arcadia, and Lucille Bowery of Colorado; nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. Florence will certainly be missed by everyone who knew her, and especially her family who are here tonight", Councilmember Lojeski: "I would officially like to adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of, not only a former mayor and a former leader of our City, but one I consider to be a very personal friend, and a man who was very responsible for recommending that a former City employee attend the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, and that being a long time friend, Elton Phillips, Elton, a former Arcadia Mayor and a long-time resident, passed away on April 23, after suffering a stroke, He was 86 years of age. Elton and his family moved to Arcadia in 1950, He served on the City Council for ten years; served as Mayor in 1960 and again in 1963. Elton was born in Arlington, Oregon, and moved to California, and was employed by the University of Southern California from 1946 until he retired in 1972 as the Vice President of Business Affairs. Elton was appointed to the State Board of Higher Education by then Governor, Ronald Reagan. He was very instrumental in the development of the Arcadia Public Library. He was also a member of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association for twenty years; and served on the Methodist Hospital of Southern California Board of Directors, Private services were held. He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Norell; two daughters; three grandchildren; two brothers; and one sister. The funeral services were private, In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elton Phillip's name to the American Diabetes Association. The City of Arcadia has lost a true leader and a true friend, former Mayor and City Councilman, Elton Phillips., ADJOURNMENT At 9:10 p, m., the City Council meeting adjourned to Tuesday, May (May 10,1994 10, 1994 at 5:30 p. m" in the Council Chambers for an Adjourned 5:30 p.m.) Regular Meeting (Study Session) for a budget review and to conduct the business of the Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters and evaluation of properties, ATTEST: Ju . Alford, ~~~r ~Mary B. ung, ayor Ab 13 5/3/94