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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 6,1992_2 I I V"V-~V f006'P ~c. 34: 0328 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (Sept.l,1992) (Sept.22,1992) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY ARCADIA FESTIVAL OF BANDS (Allison) 01<;0 -:'0 tV oS f' SAN GABRIEL WATER ASSOC. (Krueger) 0/'5'0 _';<0 rVS!' M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1992 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 1992 at 1:30 p. m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chambers. Rev. Gary Kroach, Assistant Minister, Emmanuel Assembly of God Councilmember Robert C. Harbicht PRESENT: Councilmember Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching Councilmember Margett ABSENT: On MOTION by Councllmember Harbicht, seconded by Councllmember Lojeski and CARRIED, Councilmember Margett was EXCUSED. On MOTION by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows, the minutes of the study session, adjourned and regular meetings of September 1, 1992 and the adjourned and regular meetings of September 22, 1992 were APPROVED. Councilmember Harbicht ABSTAINED from voting on the September 22, 1992 minutes since he was not present at that meeting. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Mayor pro tem Ciraulo, and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. PRESENTATION G. Michael Allison, Chairman of the Arcadia Festival of Bands, noted that the West Arcadia Band Review has been an important event in this community for almos t forty years. The high school bands appear in the parade by invitation only. This year the event is to be expanded to include a pancake breakfast sponsored by. the Lions Club, and an invitational field show in addition to the street show. Mr. Allison presented invitations for these events, and then introduced the Members of the Executive Planning Committee present in the audience tonight. PRESENTATION Andy Krueger, President of the San Gabriel Valley Water Association, stated that the Association was created in 1955 and has a membership of 15 cities. Arcadia was one of the original cities, making it a charter member of the 1 10/6/92 l. PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF PLNG. COMSN. DENIAL MP 92-004 (21-23 El Dorado St.) (APPROVED) O.,~ 0 - ::<>: 34:0329 organization. Along with the 15 cities, there are 48 water agencies and firms that are concerned with the production of water from the main San Gabriel Ground Water Basin, and the protection of this invaluable resource. More than a million people rely on the water from the Basin. Unfortunately, parts of the basin have become contaminated with volatile organic compounds. His purpose tonight is to thank the City Council for its co-active support in the joint effort to obtain legislation to establish an Agency to clean up the basin. Senate Bill 1619 authored by Senator Russell has been signed by Governor Wilson and will become law January 1, 1993. This legislation creates the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority, and prescribes the duties and financing powers of the Agency necessary to coordinate an effective clean-up program. Without the support of the cities in the San Gabriel Valley, the legislation could not have become a reality. To I show appreciation, the Association prepared a plaque to express gratitude "to the City Council in appreciation for outstanding efforts to support the successful passage of Senate Bill 1679, landmark legislation to clean up the ground water contamination in the main San Gabriel Basin presented by the San Gabriel Valley Water Association". Consideration of an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of MP 92-004, for a proposed 3-unit project at 21-23 El Dorado Street (Jubany Architecture, appellant). The Planning Commission at its August 25, 1992 meeting voted 4 to 1 to deny the applicant's request for modifications (Case No. MP 92-004) to construct a 3-unit apartment building on a ~O foot wide lot at 21-23 El Dorado Street. The staff feels that the requested modifications as outlined in the staff report, are reasonable requests and typical of those modifications for a three unit development on a 50' wide lot. Mayor Fasching declared the hearing OPEN. Kent Lindlev, 300 Leda Lane, stated, in part, that he owns property at 14 El Dorado and is speaking against the appeal. He believes that the requests for modifications are excessive, both in number and in the size of the modifications. They have asked for variances on three sides of the property. If it is allowed, it will give this structure a squeezed-in look that is not the best look for the neighborhood. If this request is approved, he feels it will be followed by similar requests from other property owners. The builders have made no effort to modify their requests since they were heard and rejected by the Planning Commission. He urges Council to deny the appeal. Councilmember Harbicht noted that Council has had a policy for several years of granting these minor variances on 50'lots. This is a situation in which, if Council did not grant these variances, few of these lots would be developed. Two lots would then be consolidated. Eight units can be built on two I lots. By granting the modifications requested, the development is limited to three units per lot, or a total of six when two lots are ceveloped individually; in effect, less density is being promoted. The Planning Commission and the Council have discussed this on numerous occasions. It has been Council's direction to the Planning Commission for several years now that this is the kind of development Council is looking for. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED. Councilmember Harbicht noted that this matter is not a question of the size of the units being built: no matter what size the units might be, only three could be developed on that 2 10/6/92 34:0330 size lot and meet the City's Building Code. The reason that the Code is not changed is because the requests for modifications which the Planning Commission and the Council see give occasion for negotiation and opportunity to have some influence on the overall appearance of the development. This has resulted in some very nice looking developments. The Council has been consistent in this regard. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council FINDS that the request would secure an appropriate improvement, and promote uniformity of development based on the fact that Council has approved similar requests, and APPROVES the appeal of MP 92-004, subject to the conditions of approval set forth in the August 25, 1992 report. I AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Margett I 2. () t<:e:J - :u; /IIS,P 3. 4. 4a. ROLL CALL 4b. MINUTE APPROVAL (Sept. 22,1992) (APPROVED) AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION David Czamanske, 115 Park Avenue, South Pasadena, introduced himself and informed Council of his candidacy for the office of a Member of the Board of Directors of Division 2 of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, which includes the communities of Arcadia, Monrovia, San Gabriel, South Pasadena, and portions of the unincorporated Los Angeles County to the east and west of the City of Arcadia. He understands that a request for endorsement for a candidate for this office was considered at the September 22, 1992 Council meeting, but that Council decided not to take any action. He respects the Council's decision. He does not think it to be desirable for City Councils to engage in the process of endorsing candidates for legislative bodies of other jurisdictions. However, in the event the Council will further consider this possibility, he would like to tell his reasons for running for office: Mr. Czamanske outlined the serious and pressing problems facing the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District in its efforts to supply water to the San Gabriel Valley, and his objectives and proposals to deal with such problems. He also outlined his qualifications in areas of education, experience and dedication for Council's consideration in the event a decision is made to endorse a candidate for this office. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Agency Members Ciraulo, Harbicht, Loj eski and Fasching Agency Member Margett ABSENT: On MOTION by Member Harbicht. seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED, Member Margett was excused. On MOTION by Member Ciraulo, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED, the minutes of the meeting of September 22, 1992 were APPROVED. Member Harbicht ABSTAINED since he was not present at this meeting. 3 10/6/92 4c. CHRISTMAS TREE SALES (Southwest Corner Site - C. Hawkins Christmas Tree Co.) (APPROVED) 0(;8 O. ~ </<( 4d. DESIGN REVIEW (2 E. La Porte Street - Gary Richter) (APPROVED) Oc, </0 - </'0 4e. SOUTHSlDE (GRIBBLE) PROJECT (Sixth Modification Agreement) (APPROVED) OG~fi-'l'3 34: .0331 Consideration of request of C. Hawkins Christmas Tree Co., to lease 146-110 E. Huntington Drive (Southwest Corner Site) for the sale of Christmas trees. George Bickel, stated, in part, that he has just purchased Hawkins' Christmas Tree Co., although he has been involved with the company for the last ten years with regard to a trucking company. In order to help the schools, they would be willing to make a donation of $2.00 of the sale of each tree, to the School Bond Committee. Chairman Fasching noted that this is a way in which the City can help the School Bond Committee in their forthcoming school financing bond which will come up next April. At the end of the Christmas season, Mr. Bickel or his representative will be here to present a check to Mr. Albe and the School Bond Committee. The PTA and the Bond Committee will support this particular Chris tmas Tree lot in the sale of those trees. Chairman Fasching recommended that the upcoming City Newsletter include an article concerning the cooperation between Mr. Bickel and the School Bond Committee. Member Harbicht thanked Mr. Bickel for his generous offer. I In reply to questions from Member Lojeski, staff responded that sales would be made from one lot only, and that all provisions set forth by the Fire Marshal will be complied with. Member Lojeski would like to be informed about the business license status at the lot on the northeast corner of Sunset Blvd. and Huntington Drive. It was then MOVED by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Loj eski and CARRIED that the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the Executive Director to execute the Agreement between the Agency and George Bickel, dba C. Hawkins' Christmas Tree Co. Consideration of Design Review for 2 E. La Porte Street (Gary Richter) which will consist of rehabilitating two corrugated metal buildings and providing landscaping along La Porte Street. The Agency Members agreed that this will be a significant improvement of that corner. It was MOVED by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Ciraulo and CARRIED that the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency APPROVE the Design Review for 2 E. La Port Street, subject to the departmental conditions outlined in staff report dated October 6, 1992. Consideration of request for approval of Sixth Modification Agreement for the Souths ide (Gribble) Project. The developer of the Southside Project (Stanley W. Gribble) would like to modify the provisions of his loan with First Interstate Bank. As the Agency has been asked to do in the past, and as a condition for approval of Mr. Gribble's current loan modification, First Interstate requires that the Agency reaffirm its second position to the First Interstate Deed of Trust and consent to this Sixth Modification Agreement. The Agreement has been reviewed by Agency Special Counsel and by the Agency Attorney. All parties including First Interstate Bank, Mr. Gribble, and Agency Special Counsel and the City Attorney accept the Agreement. I It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Ciraulo and CARRIED, that the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency APPROVE the Sixth Modification Agreement between First Intestate Bank and 4 10/6/92 I I 4f. SELECTION OF EXCLUSIVE BROKER (NW & SW Corner Project - Hayes & Co.) (APPROVED) 06rm- 2'1'1/'11 4g. ADJOURNMENT 5. 6. 6a. Oqf,o-'-IfJ CONTRACT AWARD SUPERIOR SIGNAL SERVICE CORP. (One Year Extendable to Five Years) 6b. 09.}.O. s.(J WORK ACCEPTED (Annual Slurry Seal Program - Job No. 526) 6c. 6d. 01:;0- .;"0 TEMP. STREET CLOSURE - FESTIVAL OF BANDS (Nov. 21, 1992) 34:0332 Arcadia Gateway Center Associates, Ltd. and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute all documents, subject to minor modifications as to form by the City Attorney. Consideration of the selection of a commercial real estate broker for Agency properties. At the Agency's Study Session on September 1, 1992, the Agency directed staff to return with commercial real estate broker recommendations. Members Lojeski and Ciraulo voiced a preference for Hayes & Company because of their experience in redevelopment, and because they may bring in some new developers since CB Commercial is already marketing several properties in Arcadia. Member Harbicht would be willing to agree to the selection of either CB Commercial or Hayes & Co. Chairman Fasching agreed, but felt a slight inclination toward Hayes & Co. It was then MOVED by Member Loj eski, seconded by Member Ciraulo and CARRIED that the Agency award an exclusive real estate listing for the Northwest Corner and Southwest Corner sites (Huntington Drive and Second Avenue) to Hayes & Co. and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute an agreement in a form acceptable to the Agency General Counsel. The meeting ADJOURNED to 6:30 p. m., October 13, 1992. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS AUTHORIZED the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a one year contract, extendable to a maximum of five years by the City Manager, with Superior Signal Service Corporation, in a form approved by the City Attorney. ACCEPTED the 1992-93 annual slurry seal program - Job No. 526, by Pavement Coatings Co., the contractor, and AUTHORIZED final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents. The work consisted of furnishing and application of emulsion- aggregate Type II slurry with Latex on precleaned prepared street pavement areas, and installation of traffic stripes and pavement markings, as well as furnishing and application of emulsion-aggregate Type I slurry with latex on the Chamber of Commerce parking lot. Ten percent (10\) retention payment becomes due and payable 35 days after the recordation of Notice of Completion and will only be released by the Director of Public Works on completion of all corrections of record. Postponed to October 6,. 1992 City Council agenda. (Call for bids for Installation of a SCADA System for Water Facilities.) APPROVED the closure of Baldwin Avenue from Huntington Drive to Longden Avenue, the residential area east of Baldwin south of Duarte Road, north of Norman Avenue and west of Holly Avenue, and Campus Drive by the Arcadia High School. The closure in West Arcadia will be from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 1:00 p. m., November 21, 1992. The closure of Campus Drive will be from 1:00 a. m. to the close of the field competition at approximately 11:00 p. m., November 21,1992. 5 10/6/92 6e.IO<lo-1o SETTLEMENT RATIFICATION (Loghavi Claim) 6f. PUBLIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY - ARC. HIGH SCHOOL (Oct.l6,1992) O'!:.""O-~(j 1 . 7a. ORDINANCE NO. 1978 (ADOPTED) o 8"".30-'tO lb. RESOLUTION NO. 5699 (ADOPTED) 0;2.;JO-'70 34:0333 RATIFIED settlement of the claim of R. Loghavi in the amount of $6,500., and AUTHORIZED payment upon receipt of the required release forms as approved by the City Attorney. APPROVED the issuance of a permit for a public fireworks display at Arcadia High School as part of the annual half-time festivities at the Homecoming football game on October 16, 1992, subject to the conditions listed in staff report dated September 29, 1992. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 6c, WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARBICHT, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM CIRAULO AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching None Councilmember Margett I NOES: ABSENT: CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney stated that the notice of adjournment of tonight's meeting must mention that the October 10, 1992 Adjourned Council meeting will be held at the Community Center rather than the City Hall Conference Room of the Council Chambers. The City Attorney presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 1978: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6429.3.4 REGARDING INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY PERMITTED TAXICABS AND REPEALING ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6429.3.5 REGARDING CANCELLATION OF INSURANCE". It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo, seconded by Councilman Harbicht, and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1918 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching None Councilmember Margett NOES: ABSENT: The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5699: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA GRANTING LIABILITY AND WORKERS COMPENSATION SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY TO THE ARCADIA CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY'S LIABILITY AND WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF INSURANCE PROGRAM - ($10,000)". It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmemuer Lojeski, and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5699 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. I Mayor Fasching stated chat he is in favor of this Resolution, and agrees that the former limit of $2,500. should be raised because of the time that has passed and the change in economic conditions. However, in conjunction with this, he would like to see a summary report each month of all claims settled. The City Attorney replied that instruction can be part of the action tonight, and such reports will be provided to Council, AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching None Councilmember Margett NOES: ABSENT: 6 10/6/92 I I 8. 9. LOJESKI (In Memory of Philip Lowell Gittings) 10. ADJOURNMENT (Oct.10,1992 - 9:00 a. m.) ATTEST: J Alford, -& 34:0334 MATTERS FROM STAFF None MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS . I would like to adj ourn tonight's meeting in memory of a long-time personal friend, Philip Lowell Gittings, who was born March 8, 1942 and passed away August 22, 1992. Phil was born at St. Luke's Hospital, Pasadena, and lived with his mother, Ada and father, Myon on Forest Avenue, Arcadia. He attended Highland Oaks, First Avenue and Arcadia High Schools. He was a member of the graduating class of 1960 from Arcadia High School. Phil served with a National Guard unit here in Arcadia. and particularly spent time in service for his country during the Watts Riots. In 1965 he received his Associate of Science degree from Citrus College. He worked for GTE for 29 years as a Forecasting Analyst. The last 3 years with GTE, he was the Administrator for Area Forecasting where he was responsible for the compilation and analysis of economic data throughout California. Phil worked as a volunteer for the Junior Achievement Program, and for six years was Chairman of the LaVerne City Parks and Recreation Commission. He had many loves, baseball being one. He was actively involved in the Azusa Pacific University sports program. Arcadia High School, which he considered the best high school in California, was truly one of his loves. He was always very active with the Alumni Association, and was also part of the 1960 Class Reunion Committee. He had a special fondness for the '50's. He was into - the Olympics particularly Olympic pin collecting. He was a very active member of the Grace Baptist Church in Glendora where he and his wife, Midge, were a part of the Pastoral Care Ministry, making many hospital visits and sending out cards of encouragement. After many years living in Glendora, Phil moved recently to Arcadia. Unfortunately he passed away leaving behind his two children, Julie 22, Brian 19, and his wife, Midge (who was member of the graduating class of 1962 from Arcadia). So, appropriately tonight, I would like to adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of Philip Lowell Gittings. . At 8:20 p. m., the meeting ADJOURNED to 9:00 a. m., Saturday, October 10, 1992 at the Arcadia Community Center to conduct the business of the Council, and any CLOSED SESSION necessary to discuss personnel, litigation and evaluation of properties. 1 lOr 2