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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 18,1992_2 I I (JIIO-'S <:J o a I 'ir tj ,;j e.e 34:0266 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (Aug.4,1992) (Aug.ll,1992) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY 1. PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF PLNG. COMSN.DENIAL MP 92-003 (16 W.Lemon Av.) (DENIED) &-S:-fO.,d l M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 1992 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular meeting at 7:40 p. m., Tuesday, August 18, 1992 in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Bishop James Corrigan, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Acting City Manager Pro tem James Dale PRESENT: Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Loje$ki I Margett and Fasching None ABSENT: Acting City Manager Pro tem Dale stated that, "pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the City Council met in closed session on August 14, 15, and 17, 1992 for the purposes of recruitment, discussion and the appointment of a City Manager". On MOTION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo and CARRIED, the minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings of August 4, 1992 and the adjourned regular meeting of August 11, 1992 were APPROVED. It waS MOVED by Councilman Margett. seconded by Councilman Lojeski and CARRIED that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. Consideration of an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of MP 92-003, for setback and building height modifications to construct a two-story, 6,248 square-foot single-family dwelling with attached garage at 16 W. Lemon Avenue (Harry Wu, property owner). The Planning Commission at its July 14, 1992 meeting voted 4 to 0 with one member abstaining to deny MP 92- 003 requesting setback and building height modifications for a new two-story 6,248 square foot single family dwelling with attached garage at 16 West Lemon Avenue. On July 20, the applicant, Harry Wu, appealed the Planning Commission's decision. The applicant is requesting modifications to plans which were submitted in January 1990. The particular setback and building height codes under which this house was designed were changed in October 1990. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the applicant should comply with Code. The Commission noted in their findings that:. 1) Minimal work was done when the permit was active and that since the permit expired, the owner should comply with the new regulations; 2) Due to the size of the lot, the owner could easily comply with the new setback regulations without 1 8/18/92 34:0267 requ~r~ng modifications; 3) That, although they sympathized with the applicant because of the initial money spenc on this project, that was not adequate reason to approve the modifications. It was noted that since the Code changed in October, 1990, there have been several requests for modifications, and they have all been denied. The one Commissioner abstaining noted that he sympathized with the applicant and felt that the money they had spent warrants approval, and if they were denied it would be a hardship. The Commission agreed with staff's opinion that the applicant has had adequate time (two years) since first obtaining building permits in Aoril 1990 to construct the new house or to at least make significant progress in the construction. In addition, the property is currently "For Sale". I In reply to a question from Councilman Harbicht, staff replied that only one time extension is granted; after which time some work on the project must be done. After a five or six month period, some work must be started on the project. Mayor Fasching declared the hearing OPEN. Lucv Tai, 26 W. Lemon, stated, in part, that she is present to reiterate her recommendation to the Planning Commission to deny the appeal by Harry W~ regarding building modifications. These rules and regulations were created for the benefit of all of the residents" in the City and not just for a few individuals. A deviation should not be tolerated since this would set a precedent and encourage other people to ignore the rules and regulations set by the Planning Department. Any reduction in the side yard setbacks could prove to be hazardous to the neighboring properties in case of natural disasters. Approval of the proposed modifications would adversely affect the quality of living in the area. She cannot stress enough her concern regarding the request for proposed modifications. She requests that Council deny the variance and insist upon conformance with the City regulations. Dean Yu, 1835 S. Santa Anita Avenue, stated, in part, that he owns the property in back of 16 W. Lemon Avenue. He requests that Council deny this request for modification because there is a waterway around the perimeter of the lot that goes from Lemon Avenue south down to Santa Anita Avenue. During a rainy season, there could be a flood situation because if the house is built so close to this waterway, it will be difficult for the City workmen to clean the gutters. Also, if he should decide to remodel his house sometime in the future, there would be difficulty because his construction would have to be set back even further to insure privacy between the two houses. Harrv Wu, 539 W. Valley Blvd., Alhambra, owner of the I property, stated, .in part, that the construction had been delayed due to financing problems. He had not knowingly tried to have plans approved before the new building codes were established. Now he has a partner who is committed to financial help in return for the agreement that the house will be his rental residence when it is completed. In answer to questions from Council, Mr. Wu outlined the preliminary work . that has been done on the property, including the demolition of the original house. He also said that the "For Sale" sign has been left in place to establish the value of the property for the benefit of his partner. Also, in answer to questions, he explained that he owned approximately $400,000 to the Bank of America, and that the Bank WaS unaware that the original house had been demolished. Mr. Wu stated this will not be a problem if he can obtain approval for the requested variances to Code, and proceed with the construction of the proposed house. 2 8/18/92 I I INTRODUCTION OF JOURNALISTS 2. 3. 4. 4a. ROLL CALL 34:0268 No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Fasching None None NOES: ABSENT: Considerable discussion ensued among the Councilmen. Councilman Harbicht felt that, although he is not usually in favor of deviating from the Code, since there has apparently been no deliberate attempt to evade complying with the building codes, and these delays had been the result of financing problems. he would be inclined to approve the modifications requested in this appeal. Other Councilmen were of the opinion that Mr. Wu should comply with the building code requirements, and did not feel that the financial problems involved were reason enough to grant the variances requested. A considerable amount of work has been done, hearings held, etc. to arrive at the new building regulations now in place, and they should be adhered to. In this case, there has been a minimum amount of work accomplished over a period of two years, and there is no guarantee that the house will be completed in a timely manner if these modifications are granted. It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DENY the APPEAL of the Planning Commission's decision and uphold their findings; and DENY the application, and find-that, based on the evidence presented, the requested Modification MP 92-003 will not secure an appropriate improvement, nor prevent an unreasonable hardship, nor promote uniformity of development; and DIRECT staff to prepare an appropriate resolution incorporating the Council's decision and findings in support of that decision. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Ciraulo, Lojeski, Margett and Fasching Councilman Harbicht None Mayor Fasching introduced and welcomed Catherine Crawley, the journalist who is now covering the Council meetings for the Foothill Star-Tribune. Also present was Jo Ann Scott representing the Sierra Madre News. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION David Erco1ani, 634 Virginia Ann Drive, Azusa, President, G. R. Leonard & Co., stated that he is present to address Council with regard to Agenda Item 4b, Arcadia Redevelopment Agency segment on tonight's agenda. Council granted Mr. Ercolani permission to address the Council at that point in the meeting. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Agency Members Ciraulo, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Fasching None ABSENT: 3 8/18/92 4b. RETROACTIVE FINANCIAL ASSIST. UNDER PROPOSED COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION PROGRAM (47 E. Htg. Dr.) (APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS) \ '/(1 , :J6'r .<~~ 34:0269 Consideration of request for retroactive financial assistance under the proposed Commercial Revitalization Program. The Agency has received a request from Mr. David Ercolani, the new owner of 47 E. Huntington Drive, requesting that the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency reimburse him eligible costs under the proposed commercial revitalization program, even though the detailed Program Guidelines have not yet been formally reviewed and approved by the Agency. David Ercolani, President, G. R. Leonard & Co., 1072 North Allen. Pasadena, stated, in part, that his company has purchased the property at 47 E. Huntington Drive, and they are considering interior and exterior renovation of the property. He has learned of the Agency's proposed program offering rebates for exterior improvements, and is aware that this program has not as yet been finalized and approved by the Agency, and there is no provision for reimbursement for retroactive improvement. However, due to sale and escrow of the building that they currently occupy, they must move into the new location by mid-late October. He is present to request Agency consideration of their participation in the upcoming program on a retroactive basis. I It was noted by staff that Mr. Ercolani's project (as any other facade improvement. project in Downtown Arcadia) is subject to City and Agency Review and Code requirements. If Mr. Ercolani's request is granted, others in similar circumstances should be given the same opportunity, as Mr. Ercolani, to apply for the Program and potentially receive benefits for exterior improvements undertaken and/or completed between July 7, 1992 and Program approval by the Agency (in November). Mr. Ercolani is anxious to proceed with the rehabilitation work. but is reluctant to begin the facade improvements, due to high costs. He is asking that the Agency make an exception and allow him to receive retroactive benefits for the facade improvements under the proposed Program. The advantages and disadvantages to granting Mr. Ercolani's request are outlined in considerable detail in staff report dated August 18,1992. The Agency General Counsel advises that, should the Agency grant Mr. Ercolani's request, such approval should provide no assurance or guarantee that Mr. Erco1ani would receive assistance under the proposed Program since there is currently no program in effect; all costs would be incurred at his own risk. In response to questions from the Agency, Mr. Ercolani stated that he understands that he will proceed with such improvements at his own risk, and that all work is to be done in accordance with the City's and Agency's design review and Code requirements. Agency Members pointed out that since Mr. Erco1ani's building is located in the Redevelopment area, he must conform to design review with regard to specific colors, materials" etc. Mr. Ercolani stated that, from what he has learned with regard to the direction the Agency is taking in the Redevelopment area, he sees no reason why his renovation will not satisfy the Agency's requirements. It is also planned that some renovation will be done at the back of the building. The cost estimate is $38,000 for the entire exterior, front and back, which is 40% or 50% of the cost of renovation of the entire building. In response to questions from Chairman Fasching, he said that bids will be obtained and inspections done for the renovation work. I Considerable discussion ensued among the Agency Members with regard to determination of those aspects of the renovation which would or would not be approved under the Commercial Revitalization Program. Mr. Ercolani recognizes that only modifications approved under the Program will be eligible for reimbursement, and that there is no guarantee that there will be reimbursement. 4 8/18/92 ,. I I 4c. SELECTION OF EXCLUSIVE BROKER (NW & SW Corner Project) (STUDY SESSION SEPT.l,1992) 06 'ifJ. fI.'Nlv6 4d. LANDSCAPING NW & SW CORNERS SECOND AVE./ HTG.DR. OG i(). 'CY'1j '16 34:0270 Member Margett felt this decision should be postponed until complete details are available and Mr. Ercolani can know exactly what he can spend and what he can expect to receive as reimbursement. He thinks that approval of this request at this time will create administrative problems. It was MOVED by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUJlW Mr. Ercolani, and others in similar circumstances to apply for the Commercial Revitalization Program prior to Program approval and implementation, with the following conditions: proposed Program eligibility be extended to include property and business owners otherwise eligible for the Program, who are in the process of completing or have completed exterior property improvements from the period of July 7, 1992 through Program approval and implementation by the Agency (estimated for November 1992); and Mr. Ercolani, and others in similar circumstances proceed with such improvements at their own financial risk; and that all work planned, begun and/or completed prior to Program implementation be done in accordance with the City's and Agency's Design Review and Code requirements. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching Member Margett None Under Agency direction. a Request for Proposals (Commercial Realty Brokerage Services) was sent to designated commercial brokers specializing in the San Gabriel Valley area. The RFP has been circulated in anticipation of letting an exclusive Commercial Brokerage listing for the Southwest and Northwest Corner development sites. The RFP generated responses from six real estate brokerage firms and the results are listed in staff report dated August 18, 1992. It was MOVE~ by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED that a study session for the selection of an Exclusive Broker for the Southwest and Northwest Corner Projects be scheduled at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 1, 1992. Consideration of alternatives for landscaping the northwest and southwest corners of Second AvenuejHuntington Drive intersection and the southwest corner of First Avenue/St. Joseph Street intersection. The Public Works Director referred to staff report dated July 7, 1992 regarding some alternatives for interim landscaping of the northwest and southwest corners of the Second Avenue/Huntington Drive intersection. On August 4, 1992, Agency Members discussed other alternatives, and directed staff to report back with cost estimates. The Director of Public Works reported that if a small berm were to be constructed and hydroseeded with a "Slope Saver" type of grass using City work forces on the northwest corner, the cost would be $11,800. The cost for the southwest corner would be $7,800. If the entire northwest corner were to be hydroseeded with "Slope Saver", the cost would be $17,600. The cost for the southwest corner would be $13,100. If a small berm were constructed and planted with gazanias using City work forces, the cost for the northwest corner would be $12,800; the cost for the southwest corner would be $8,400. With regard to the suggestion of installing or weaving green horizontal slats in the rented chain link fences, the company that rents the fences to the City will not allow this. However, the fence company will install a green mesh fence. The cost would be $5,100 for the northwest corner for the first year, and $2,900 for the second year. For the 5 8/18/92 4e. 5. 6. 6a. VOTING & ALT. VOTING DELEGATE LEAGUE/ CALIF. CITIES ANN. COF. (Fasching & Ciraulo) OI5~-~''''-) 6b. CONTRACT AWARD WATERLINE REPLAC. (Live Oak Av.fr. El Monte to Second Av. - W.0.No.696) {)11;':'7.~ 34:0271 southwest corner, the cost would be $2,000 for the first year, and $1,100 for the second year. There were two suggestions by a resident. First, that garden plots cared for by residents be allowed. Second,' that cardboard murals be painted and attached to the fence. Considerable discussion ensued among Agency Members. Member Margett felt that something should be done to improve the appearance of these lots, and is in favor of spending the money for improvements including the construction of the berms. He also feels that something should be done about the ugly fence. Member Harbicht did not feel that the three foot high berm would hide the weeds and dirt in the interior. He also feels that the northern property has already been I improved by tearing down ugly buildings. Member Lojeski did not like the fences and did not think it likely that the property would be polluted if the fences were to be removed. He would like to see the fences removed and the sites hydroseeded; he did not want the berms. Following some discussion about availability of funds, staff replied that CDBG funds will not be available until 1993-94. Member Ciraulo said he could not visualize the berms; he would like to see the dirt covered. Chairman Fasching did not like the fence; and felt that mesh screening would be preferable. Chairman Fasching also .reminded the Members that this beautification had not been suggested by the residents, but by the Agency. It was his feeling that, due to loss of income, i. e. Foulger Ford and Hinshaws leaving the City, Sacramento budget cuts to the City, etc., there are other projects which would be more beneficial to the City. He is not in favor of spending the taxpayers' money for these projects. Members Harbicht and Ciraulo agreed that this is a time to be prudent. Member Lojeski said he would like to see the fences taken down, the weeds abated and the dirt turned over sO the lots would look clean. It was the general consensus of the Agency that the fences on these properties be taken down, the lots to be leveled and weed abatement by City work forces to be continued on these lots until their respective sale or dispositon. The meeting ADJOURNED to 5:30 p. m., September 1, 1992. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED designation of Mayor Fasching as the Voting Delegate and Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo as Alternate Voting Delegate to represent the City at the General Business Meeting at the League of California Cities Annual Conference on October 13, 1992. I AWARDED contract in the amount of $366.240 to W. A. Rasic Construction Company, Inc. for waterline replacement project Live Oak Avenue from El Monte Avenue to Second Avenue. W. O. 696; WAIVED any informalities in the bids or bidding process; and AUTHORIZED the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. 6 8/18/92 I I 6c. CONTRACT AWARD LANDSCAPE MAINT. (Water Facility Sites) o 7~o<)'O 6d. CONTRACT AWARD SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM (1992- 93 - Job No. 526) ocr:UJ-"-:O 6e. EQUIP.PURCH. PUBLIC WORKS (Safety Boots) 03.,10- "(J 7 . 7a. IMPROVED VISIBILITY OF CITY NAME STREET SIGNS (REPLACE AS NECESSARY WITH REFLECTORIZED SIGNS) () !,~\-., >~)() 34:0272 AWARDED contract in the amount of $23,000 for the period, 9/1/92 to 8/31/93; $28.800 for the period 9/1/93 to 8/31/94; and $28,800 for the period 9/1/94 to 8/31/95 to J. 6< S. Landscape Maintenance for landscape maintenance for ,water facility sites. Resolution No. 5452 authorized the Director of Public Works to solicit proposals excusing the City from strict adherence to low bid requirements. The Mayor and City Clerk are AUTHORIZED to execute a three year contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. AWARDED contract in the amount of $106.451.14 to Pavement Coatings Co. for the 1992-93 slurry seal program - Job No. 526; WAIVED any informalities in the bids or bidding process; and AUTHORIZED the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. APPROVED appropriation of $3,336 from the General Fund reserves and $1,364 from the Water Fund reserves for the purchase of safety boots for AFSCME-represented field and water service employees, as well as six employees in the garage and the City Hall janitor. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIU1AN HARBICHT, SECONDED BY COUNCIU1AN LOJESKI AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: Councilman Ciraulo, Harbicht, Loje!lki, Margett and Fasching None None NOES: ABSENT: CITY MANAGER On March 17, 1992, in response to a resident's concern, the City Council directed staff to investigate the potential of improving the visibility of street name signs throughout the City. A "standard" street name sign has been adopted and installed throughout the City for at least the last 30 years. Each sign is constructed of a folded steel channel, approximately 6 inches high by 24 inches long, porcelain enamel green surface with white letters approximately 4 inches high. printed on both sides. The letters are not reflectorized. Therefore. this may cause difficulty for drivers reading the street name signs at night. The signs are fabricated by Western Highway Products, Inc. to City specifications. The size and design of the signs are typical of the industry. Sign construction and finish are of high quality with a 20 year warrantee on finish and workmanship. Individual sign panels are legible from both sides and are typically mounted together, one each for each intersecting street. Porcelain enamel street name signs can be manufactured with ref1ectorized letters which would improve the night visibility of the street name sign. City of Arcadia signs do not display block numbers. This would require a larger sign as well as larger inventory of signs because a unique sign is required for every corner of each intersection. The painting of street names on curb faces visible to the motoring public was performed by contract in the early 1970's. Such curb painting was subject to removal by street sweepers and degradation of drainage water and natural elements. The cost and maintenance effort required to maintain this method of street identification was excessive, and the program was discontinued. 7 8/18/92 7b. WILDERNESS PARK SECURITY (AD HOC COMTE. MTG. WITH REC. DIR.) o 7 '1(j.IO 34:0273 There are approximately 660 roadway intersections and approximately 2,170 existing sign panels installed in the City. A total sign replacement would require a minimum of six months to complete. Based on current information from the manufacturer, the cost of each sign panel used by the City is $33.75. Alternate sign design could include reflectorized letters, changes in materials, sizes and colors. The cost of a new sign of the same size and type as existing signs but with reflectorized letters is $42.75 each. Depending on the size and type chosen, the total cost, not including City labor, to replace 2,170 signs city wide would range from approximately $55,000 to $114,000. The estimated labor cost would be approximately $23,000. Therefore, the total cost I would range from $78,000 to $137,000. The total cost to replace existing signs with the same size and type sign, but with reflectorized letters, would be approximately $116,000 including labor. After considerable discussion among Councilmen, it was the consensus of Council to DIRECT staff to purchase and install new street name signs of the same size and type as existing signs, but with reflectorized letters, as necessary, for new installations and routine maintenance. Consideration of report and recommendation regarding security at Wilderness Park. Jerrv Collins, Director of Recreation stated, in part, that at its August 4, 1992 meeting the City Council requested that a report be prepared outlining the additional costs associated with increasing security at Wilderness Park. These costs are outlined in detail in staff report dated August 18, 1992. Costs are presented in such a way that they can be changed or moved. In reply to a question from Councilman Loj eski, staff replied the basic difference between Plan A and Plan B is the fact that in Plan A, there will be a full-time person with benefits; in Plan B, there will be two part-time people with only PERS benefit. In both plans, also there is the $7,000 cost for an additional person on weekends. In reply to a question from Mayor Fasching, Police Cantain Dave Hini~ responded that the recent purchase of radios for the Police Department was a scheduled replacement. That purchase replaced radios that were no longer serviceable. At this particular time, the Police Department has no extra radios for the Recreation Department. The Police Department bids at a certain time each year for a certain replacement factor - - normally five radios per year. This allows the Department to get rid of radios that are usually about twenty years old. The Recreation Director noted there are two radios available at the Park at the present time. The plan would call for three employees to be present at the park on Sundays. They like to have a back-up radio being recharged. This plan will give them the radios they need, plus a back-up. An estimate of cost and photographs of a portable kiosk were included in the report. The Recreation Director noted that under this plan, there will be a full-time person in the park from 7:30 a. m. to 4:00 p. m., Monday through Friday; another person there from 4:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m. every day during the week. There will be someone in the park on patrol all the time the park is open. Mayor Fasching noted there are many items to be considered by Council, including the placement of the kiosk, material to be printed to be handed out, who will do this on weekends, the hours the additional employees will be at the park, etc. This is a large issue and he would like more time to analyze these items. I 8 8/18/92 I! I I 8. 8a. RESOLUTION NO. 5691 (ADOPTED) oq(,;,(J-(-J(') 8b. RESOLUTION NO. 5692 (ADOPTED) () 3 $'C.') - "i's,- 34:0274 Councilman Harbicht stated, in part, that he is a facts and figures man, and the City has been operating this park for thirty years with no problems. Council has reports from the Police Department which show that this park has no' more problems than any other park in the City. Councilman Harbicht referred to a letter received from a resident living near the park who has used the park one hundred to a hundred and fifty times a year and has seen virtually no problems worth noting. Wilderness Park runs just fine. Lots of people enjoy this park. None of the people testifying about problems have called the police. There should be signs at Wilderness Park outlining what is allowed and not allowed. Council wants more patrol of the park, but is also going to put in a kiosk, so someone can sit in the kiosk. Those two items seem to be at odds with each other. The question here is whether or not Council is justified in spending $40,000 or $50,000 for something that he believes is not a problem. He asks Council to take stock and rethink this matter. Mayor Fasching stated. in part, that he agrees with part of Councilman Harbicht's philosophy. However, he does not think that this park can be compared with the other parks in the City; it is isolated; it is in a ravine; has many secluded areas, e tc . Res idents have complained. Counc i 1 has to prepare and address this situation and, with prudence, look at the future of that park. He does not consider one person sitting in an office to be" adequate supervision for a park of this type. He is concerned about adequate staffing, rather than an entrance fee. The kiosk would just be a means of refining the park and a place to hand out printed material. Councilman Harbicht felt it would be more prudent for Council to wait until there is more indication that a problem exists or is eminent. He does approve of the proposed signage and identification of employees in the form of a uniform or something of that type. His concern is about the cost to hire additional employees. Councilman Margett feels Council should move ahead on this matter, although he would like to see a program which would cost less money. He is not in favor of the kiosk; someone patrolling the park would be preferable. It was the consensus of Council that an ad-hoc committee consisting of Mayor Fasching and Councilman Margett meet with the Recreation Director to study these proposals and work out a firm program. CITY ATTORNEY The Acting City Manager Pro tem presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5691: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FOR CITY SUPPORT FOR PROCEEDING WITH THE COUNTRYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (SOM) PROGRAM'S PILOT PROJECT IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY". It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5691 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Fasching None None NOES: ABSENT: The Acting City Manager Pro tem presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5692: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 9 8/18/92 8c. RESOLUTION NO. 5693 (ADOPTED) ,} , '10 . ~ '0 k .219.;< I 9. 10. HARBICHT (Sanitation District Toxic Mat. Round-up Program) ,) -f~" lJ o<f1 N.",) LOJESKI (Letter of Appreciation to Santa Anita for Hazardous Waste Program) MARGETT (Recreation Dept. Policy Re. Fees & Use of the Community Ctr.) ()') SO ,.;;10 NSP LOJESKI (Feasibility of Ne,w Redevelopment Project Area Memorandum) /)(, (() iVsP 34:0275 THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE REQUIRED TO BE RAISED FROM PROPERTY TAKES NECESSARY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 TO PAY THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OR DISTRICTS". It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5692 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Fasching None None NOES: ABSENT: The Acting City Manager Pro tem presented and read the title of Resolution NO. 5693: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DEDICATING CERTAIN PROPERTY ON ROSEMARIE DRIVE FOR STREET PURPOSES". I It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5693 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Fasching None None NOES: ABSENT: MATTERS FROM STAFF None MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Councilman Harbicht noted that the Sanitation District held a toxic materials round-up day at the Santa Anita Park parking lot. He had participated in it. There was a very large turnout -- hundreds and hundreds of cars. He was impressed with the number of people who had taken the trouble to get rid of toxic materials from their homes and take them to the recycle point. If Santa Anita Park is amenable, and the Sanitation District can schedule it, he would like to see this program repeated in the not-too-distant future. He felt some of the success of this program was due to the notice published in the City Newsletter. Councilman Lojeski said it would be appropriate for Council to communicate appreciation to Santa Anita Park for the use of their parking lot for the household hazardous waste round- up program. Councilman Margett referred to a report in the Newsletter from the Recreation Director. He would like to know what criteria is used in charging fees for use of the Community Center. The Recreation Director will provide a copy of the policy to Councilman Margett. In reply to Councilman Margett' s specific question, the City Swim banquet paid no fee because it is a Recreation Department sponsored activity. The Employees' Banquet, for example, being a City sponsored activity, is also a fee-free activity. Holy Angels Neighborhood Watch paid a fee because it was not a City sponsored event. I Councilman Lojeski referred to his request to the Assistant City Manager for Economic Development about feasibility of a possible new redevelopment project area. He would like to know why the memo was marked, "Not for Disclosure". Also, why should such a memorandum be copied to Steve Deitsch. The 10 8/18/92 I I iJ.. r-~}) ~~) J . Alford, Ci Clerk' CIRAULO (Flags for Labor and Admission Days) (Security Grates on Pawn Shop on First Av.) O'>dlO -?(.) N.JP (Nuisance Abatement on Property on Foothill Blvd.) FASCHING (Flags at Community Center) LOJESKI (Damage Repair at Post Office) ACTING CITY MANAGER PRO TEM (Closed Session) Ol(() - <10 11/ _'if' FASCHING (In Memory of Andrea Peele) 11. ADJOURNMENT (Aug.22,1992 - 9:00 a.m.) ATTEST: 34:0276 Assistant City Manager for Economic Development replied that he would prefer to answer these questions in a closed session. Councilman Lojeski reiterated that he wondered why 'Steve Deitsch was copied. The Assistant City Manager for Economic Development replied that staff spent some time doing the write-up and the analysis because it dealt with the possible creation of a new project area, and he wanted to ensure that the process described under the law was accurate. This had been sent to Mr. Deitsch in draft form for his review because he is the Agency Special Counsel. The City Attorney also reviewed it. Councilman Ciraulo inquired if the flags will be ready to be mounted on the light poles by Labor Day. The Public Works Director replied the flags will be up on Labor Day and on Admission Day. They will be put up on Friday and taken down the following Thursday. Councilman Ciraulo noted that the security grates are still in place on the pawn shop at 25 South First Avenue. The Assistant Planning Director replied that the owner has been given until tomorrow to remove them. He has been advised that this is a misdemeanor if he continues to keep them in place. Councilman Ciraulo referred to the abatement of the properties on Foothill Blvd. behind Paco's across from Ralphs. He noticed there is a fence up now. The Assistant Planning Director replied the City did not put up the fence; the City did board up the buildings, and have been in contact with the owner's attorney about cleaning up the property. No one is living in those houses at the present time. Mayor Fasching inquired if the stanchions for the flags have been put in place at the Community Center. The Public Works Director replied that they are in place. Councilman Lojeski noted that the Post Office has begun repair of the earthquake damage to their building on Wheeler. The Acting City Manager Pro tem announced that, "pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the City Council will meet in CLOSED SESSION on Saturday, August 22, 1992 at 9:00 a. m. for purposes of recruitment and the appointment of a City Manager" . "I would lIke to close the meeting tonight in honor of Andrea Peele. Andrea Peele, mother of two of our City employees, Carol Thompson and Cindy Peele, died suddenly two weeks ago. She was a life-long resident of the area, and friend to many City employees. Services were held on August 8, 1992. In addition to Carol and Cindy, survivors include another daughter and one grandchild". At 10:00 p. m. the meeting ADJOURNED to 9:00 a. m., Saturday, August 22, 1992 in the Conference Room of the Counci amber for a CLOSED SESSION for the purpose f recruitment a,City Manager. 8/18/92 11