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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 5,1991_2 I I 33:0028 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (Jan,15,199l) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY CLOSED SESSION H. N. AND FRANCIS C. BERGER FOUNDATION 0::0 ;,Jf) b t,() f./':, " MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 1991 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session at 7:41 p. m., Tuesday, February 5, 1991 in the City Hall Council Chambers. Rev. Roger Kramer, Arcadia Christian Reformed Church City Clerk June D, Alford PRESENT: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young ABSENT: None On MOTION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of January 15, 1991 were APPROVED. It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney announced that, "The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and City Council met in a CLOSED SESSION this evening pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the City's negotiator regarding potential acquisition of property located at 233 North First Avenue owned by the Riordan Trust. In addition, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), the City Council met in CLOSED SESSION to discuss the pending and existing worker's compensation case of Farr vs. City of Arcadia. Further, at the conclusion of this evening's meeting, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a), the City Council will adjourn to a CLOSED SESSION to discuss the existing lawsuit of Aranda vs. Myers and the City of Arcadia". PRESENTATION Mayor Young then presented a plaque to Ron Auen, Joan Auen, Lew Webb, Chris McGuire and Doug Vance, Directors of the H. N. and Francis C, Berger Foundation. The plaque is from the Mayor, Councilmembers, City Manager, Fire Chief and Police Chief in gratitude and appreciation of a gift from the Foundation to the City in the amount of $195,350. This was a donation of $76,450 to the Police Department; $78,900 to the Fire Department, in both cases, for special equipment; and $5,000 to the Library. The School District also received 1 2/5/91 1- PUBLIC HEARING EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT OF UNDEVELOPED HILLSIDE AREAS (APPROVED) () !.(It) - :> D URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1931 (ADOPTED) t.l frf;'b - .... t) 33:00?Q $25,000 for the High School Track and Field Program and the Arcadia Education Foundation received $10,000 for institutional equipment and staff training for all schools. The City truly appreciates this gift. This is consideration of an extension to the existing moratorium on hillside development which was recently adopted by the City Council, The ordinance is to be read in its entirety as required, The California government Code allows the City to extend the moratorium at this time to ten months and fifteen days. Subsequently, if the ordinance is still necessary, and the proper findings are made, after a public hearing, it may be extended for an additional year. The moratorium applies to all of the undeveloped hillside areas north of Elkins Avenue, The reason for this is that there have been changes in development standards for hillside areas, Other reasons are explained in the ordinance which will at this time prohibit anyone from applying for a development permit. ,There is potential for further development that is inconsistent with concerns for grading, house size, seismic factors, protection from fire hazards and preservation of a limited resource. I Mayor Young declared the hearing OPEN. Dr. Robert Scott, 129 Loralyn Drive, stated, in part, that he is present to inquire as to the owners of the hillside properties under discussion as well as for more information regarding this proposed ordinance, He is concerned that owners of these properties will now be unable to build, The City Attorney stated that notice of this ordinance has been posted. This ordinance is a proper exercise of the City's power and is constitutional. It is not a taking of property; it is an appropriate moratorium to study important issues to allow the City to legislate so that people cannot violate what is going to be the law. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED. Councilmember Harbicht noted that it is important that people understand what Council is trying to do. There are a number of factors that need to be considered with regard to seismic conditions in the hillside; preservation of our natural resources, etc. This City Council has decided that it wants to take a look at the development ordinance that is now in effect for the hillside. Possibly, it will be the intention of the Council to make that ordinance more stringent than it is now. In the meantime, more development of that area will be precluded. Once the study is completed, Council mayor may not adopt a new ordinance. Once that is done, the moratorium I will be ended. Owners may then develop as long as they do it within whatever the law is at that time. It is his opinion that the hillside needs protection and he has no problem with this action, The Planning Director presented and read in its entirety Urgency Ordinance No. 1931: "AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 1928 IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT OF UNDEVELOPED HILLSIDE AREAS". (4 votes required.) It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Urgency Ordinance No, 1931 be and it is hereby ADOPTED, 2 2/5/91 I 2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS PROJECTS 1991-92 (ALLOCATIONS APPROVED) o :>!5o -,:J...,f) It( 1/ -11-- I 33:0030 AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT: The City has been advised by the Community Development Commission that Arcadia will be rece~v~ng approximately $238,250 in Community Development Block Grant Funds for fiscal year 1991-92. The CDC has notified staff that the City must submit its 1991-92 cost and project summary to the County no later than February 15, 1991, This summary is contained within the staff report dated February 5, 1991. HUD regulations require that at least 70% ($166,775.) of the funds be used to support activities that benefit persons of low or moderate income. Staff recommends that this 70% requirement be met through a continuation of the housing rehabilitation project in the amount of $165,775 and $1,000 for the Center for Independent Living for support services for the City's disabled residents. Councilmember Harbicht inquired if there were other projects which were considered in addition to those listed in the staff report. Staff replied not as far as the 70% HUD requirement; the other projects were presented by the Public Works Department. Councilmember Harbicht feels that the housing rehabilitation program has been a great success. In reply to a question from Councilmember Ciraulo, staff replied that applicants for assistance under the housing rehabilitation program make application directly to the City. The Center for Independent Living has no connection with this program and made separate application to the City for funds. Mayor Young suggested that staff should obtain their financial statement. Mayor Young declared the hearing OPEN. Ree:ina Dravis, 408 South Grand Avenue, Covina, Director, Center for Independent Living, was present to answer questions, if any, and to say that the $1,000 will all go to services; not salaries. They have serviced this area since 1978 and this is the first time the CIL has requested funds from the City. They have provided 121 residents in this community with free support services and will continue to do that. The CIL will be happy to provide a financial statement and some literature. In reply to question from Councilmember Fasching, Ms. Dravis replied the CIL covers the East San Gabriel Valley and the Greater Pomona Valley. No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED. I t was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Council APPROVE allocation of funds as outlined in Cost Summary dated February 6, 1991 and AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Memos of Understanding which are submitted to the County after a specific project is formally approved by the City. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT: 3 2/5/91 3. 3a. NEW LIBRARY BLDG. GRANT APPLICA- TION TO STATE (APPROVED) BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 33:0031 Consideration of recommendation from Library Board of Trustees to submit a grant application to the State of California for funds for new library building. Kent Ross, City Librarian, was present to answer questions regarding this application to the State Department of Libraries, Councilmember Ciraulo noted that it was his understanding that this does not mean that the City would be committed to building a new library in the event the application should be approved; he felt there should be more input. Mr. Ross replied that if the City receives approval of this application and wishes to accept the funds, then the City would be bound by the general scope of the plan that has been outlined, i, e., amount of square footage and amount of services, etc. The decision to accept or reject the funds could be made by Council at that time. Councilmember Gilb did not agree; it is his understanding that if the City is awarded the grant, it is obligated to provide the matching funds in the amount of seven million dollars. It should be decided whether or not the Council intends to go for the library. Mr. Ross replied there would not be an obligation to accept the funds, but he could not see why they would not be accepted. I The following statement was made by Councilmember Gilb: "I've looked at this a great deal since it came up and when we started out with this, we were talking about fixing up the library. And now we are sitting here and looking at something like sixteen million dollars for a new library... a state- of-the-art library. The report that came out. .. the Arcadia Public Library .., I went all through the thing and there is no question to build a library like this, you've got a state- of-the-art library. It tells you which way the air blows so people can breathe and the lights and the signage and the restrooms and how much room everybody has to turn around and handing books back and forth to each other. It is a state- of-the-art building. And to look at this and, with all due respect to the architect, to tell me that we are going to tear down a twenty-six year old building over there now. Why the people would hang you. That building is only twenty-six years old. And yet I understand that with tilt-up buildings, you can't do this and you can't do that and you can't add wires and all of that stuff. And anybody who has ever remodeled a house and was figuring to do it for three hundred thousand and spent a million will get the idea of what I am talking about here, you know. I have to say that I personally... and I looked at the building and I've looked at the whole thing and it's utopia, but I don't feel that I personally want to obligate this community for seven million dollars at this time. There are a lot of things that have happened in the last five or six months. The economy has gone to pot; we don't know what our income is going to be for the City out of the race track; we don't know what it is going to be out of the mall; or what it is even going to be out of the hotels. Money that we have invested in banks -- the interest rate is going down and brings less money to the community. All of the other communities around here are sitting here with a deficit of some kind and trying to figure out how to work it out and to say that the State is going to give you sixteen million' dollars ,.. I don't know who you think is going to pay that ... we are going to pay that ... we are the citizens of the State. I mean, we are the taxpayers of the State, And to me the twelve million or thirteen million you are going to get from the State has got to be paid for by the taxpayers. The seven million dollars that we've got to dig up ourselves is something I think we would obligate ourselves to. I understand what Joe is saying, but I certainly wouldn't want to apply for something the guy says," I am going to give you thirteen million", and say, "I don't want it". They are going to say, " Why did you apply for it for if you don't want it?" You know. So I think you have to make up your mind I 4 2/5/91 33:0032 I right now if you want to go ahead with this kind of a project and for me to indebt the City for seven million dollars out of our pocket for that library... when we were talking about fixing up the Library, I envisioned in my own mind a million, million and a half, maybe two million dollars, max. But to come back with a sixteen million dollar project and I looked at the project and I went in with the City Librarian and I have gone through the whole thing here. I can read all this stuff that everybody else has read and it certainly would be a wonderful addition to the City, but it's sixteen million dollars that somebody has to pay and it is the taxpayers of this community. And I can't in my own clear conscience, approve something like that. I am only one vote, but that is just the way I feel about it and I have gone though this and I have looked at everything and I just don't think this is the time, now... maybe a year ago when the economy was better, we weren't at war, everything was kind of straightening itself out ... but things have changed a lot in the last six months and I don't want to be obligated to build that kind of a library when we have other things on our minds that we want to do in the City. It can always be built ,., the library can always be built. Now, as far as, and I don't know whether this makes sense or not, you know we were talking about the non-circulation items like newspapers. Well, a lot of people that are sitting in the 177 chairs over there, will now go over, maybe, to the Senior Center and that will move some of those people out of there. I don't know... and I know it is probably crowded over at the library, but we got crowded after Prop 13 when they closed all of the libraries in the county and they all ran to us, and Pasadena had their two branches that they closed and we got all of those candidates over here. We have a lot of people coming to our library that don't live in the City of Arcadia, which is fine, they pay their dues, they buy their tickets, or whatever. But I cannot in clear conscience tell you that I am going to vote to put seven million dollars up if we get that grant. Somebody said, "Well, we don't have much of a chance to get it". Well, if we don't have a chance of getting it, why are we applying for it for? And if we are going to apply, in my opinion, we have to take it. I couldn't see applying and then not taking it. I can't feel that I can obligate my vote for seven million dollars to put up a sixteen million dollar library at this time." I Mr. Ross said when he came to Council originally with this request, he had stated the needs of the Library. The building is thirty years old. The conclusions listed on pages 4 - 27 of the report prepared by Charles Walton Associates describe in detail exactly what would be involved in trying to save the bu1lding; and it would end up costing more. Councilmember Gilb does not dispute the report, or that this wouldn't be a great addition to the community, or that we probably need some help with the Library, but he does not want to spend this much money at this time. Mr. Ross replied this started because the opportunity to receive State funds arose and the Library Board felt they would be remiss if they did not bring this to Council's attention. Councilmember Fasching stated that when this was first presented to Council there had been an estimate of four million dollars as the City's contribution to the new Library. At that time he had inquired if the City was in a position to obligate such funds. Now that figure has changed to seven mi.llion dollars. He does think the new library would be a Ene addition to the City. However, he does not want to apply and then refuse the funds in the event they should be approved. Perhaps Council should rethink this in view of the change in the figures involved. In answer to Councilmember Fasching's question, Mr. Ross replied there would not be time to change the application or reduce the proposal prior to the 5 2/5/91 33:0033 February 15, 1991 deadline. Cutting the amount down to one- third would really cut into the services. Councilmember Fasching agreed with Councilmember Gilb that he did not want to obligate such a large sum of money at this time. Mayor Young had the same concerns. She has had input from citizens indicating they don't feel the City needs a new library or, in some cases, that the existing library needs remodeling, Perhaps there should be a choice between remodeling and rebuilding. She is concerned about the seven million dollars for matching funds. Councilmember Harbicht stated that he is dedicated to having a first-class library in the City. There is no choice before Council between a new building or a remodel because the consultants have said that a remodel will cost the City more than a new building. He pointed out that the City will have to spend a considerably larger amount of money if it decides to go it alone without funds from the State. If Council makes application to the State, Council is saying that it is willing to commit the City's share of the cost if the grant is awarded. Essentially, the City will be buying this building for thirty-five cents on the dollar. The money has already come from the taxpayers; it is going to be spent on libraries; we are not increasing the cost to the taxpayers of the State. He thinks it is a good deal and the City should make application. If the City does not get it, then we need to go back to the drawing board and look at alternatives that are significantly less expensive. The City will find itself spending somewhere in the neighborhood of seven million dollars to get a remodeled building. The cost to the City is not very different; what is different is the result; either a first class building or whatever we can do. He would like to see Council make the application. Councilmember Ciraulo inquired if the City would have the option of sending some of the money back, should the proposal be scaled down. Mr. Ross did not think this would be a possibility. He further stated that 50% of the State money would be allocated in February; the remaining money allocated in July. Further discussion ensued concerning the eventual cost of the project, where the money would come from, and possibilities for saving some money, perhaps with less square footage or 'landscaping, parking, etc., in the event remodeling is decided upon. Councilmember Fasching commended the City Librarian on doing what Council directed in bringing this proposal to this stage and back to Council. The front money necessary to send this application to the State has been spent and those plans and proposals could still be utilized with whatever direction Council takes. Councilmember Fasching said he feels the need for more input from people in the community. However, since the front money has been spent, he would like to see Council go ahead and see if the State's participation can be secured. Councilmember Cirualo felt this may be a one-time opportunity and that Council would be remiss in not making this application. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Fasching and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council APPROVE and FILE the Negative Declaration and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; APPROVE the recommendation of the Library Board of Trustees regarding the submittal of an application for matching funds provided by the State of California for library construction under the provisions of the Library Construction Bond Act (Proposition 85). AYES: NOES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching and Harbicht Councilmember~ Gilb (for reasons stated above) and Young None ABSENT: 6 2/5/91 I I I I 3D. PLANNING DEPT. JOB SPECS, (Plan Checker; Asst.Plan.Dir. ; Sr.Planner; Assoc. Planner; & Assist. Planner) (APPROVED) o %-'2-0 -J " 3c. PARKING PLACE COMSN. APPT. (Kuhn) (APPROVED) OI"Z..O--30 4. ,:-':'''1.:, C\LT. "I. MJ:JW'c ,: '" ['ROVAL (Jan.15,1991) (APl'ROVED) 33:0034 Recommendation from the Personnel Board to establish and revise job specifications in the Planning Department. In order to establish a career ladder within the Planning Division and to more accurately describe existing duties and responsibilities, two new job specifications have been prepared. Three classifications are being established; two are being modified, as more commensurate with the actual work performed. It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council ESTABLISH the classifications of Plan Checker (Class #1305), Assistant Planning Director (Class #1201), and Senior Planner (Class #1202); and MODIFY the classifications of Associate Planner (Class # 1204) and Assistant Planner (Class #1206). AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT: Consideration of appointment of Parking Place Commissioner to fill out the term of Ms. Bardella Mason who has resigned. It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that James Kuhn be APPOINTED to the Parking Place Commission to complete term expiring June 30, 1992. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Ruth Ann DeWitt, 144 Bonita St., stated, in part, that she was present to complain about the problems she has been experiencing in having the trash picked up from her residence. The trash company has been putting red tags on the trash and leaving it behind. She said she had contacted City Hall about the matter but had received no satisfaction. The Mayor and the City Manager explained that, under new policy, trash must be separated and placed in proper containers for the trash pickup. The City Manager will check into the matter. Wallace E. Hicks, 125 W. Santa Anita Terrace, stated, in part, that he is present to talk about water rationing. It is his understanding that the amount of water to be allocated will be based upon pas t use. He does not think this is fair because it rewards those who used excessively in the past and penalizes those who have been trying to conserve. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Agency Members Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None ABSENT: "n MOTION by Member GUb, seconded by Member Harbicht and CARRIED, the Minutes of the meeting of January IS, 1991 were APPROVED. 7 2/5/91 6c. WILLSON SCIENT. GLASS, INC. RELOCATION (Tenant Improv.) (APPROVED) O(Q~O-.2.. 'Ire, /1"7,1./, Z-?/d 6d. RENEW BROKER OPEN LISTING & MARKETING (NW Corner Project) (APPROVED) o (" a-D - z. ~ (, 6e. ADJOURNMENT 7. ~. ~a. Rh. Rc. WORK ACCEPTED (RR Bridge Improv. - Second Av. & Htg.Dr. - Job ~o. 656) D9'l-O-~'() . ~~J.' 33:0035 Request for approval of tenant improvements for the relocation of Willson Scientific Glass, Inc., to 528 E. Fig Street, Monrovia. Details of the improvements are set forth in staff report dated February 5, 1991. It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency AUTHORIZE the expenditure of $70,610 for tenant improvements as part of relocating Willson Scientific Glass to 528 E. Fig Street, Monrovia, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None I Member Harbicht noted that in the past, the Agency has had some bad publicity with regard to residents and businesses having to move from the redevelopment area. As an indication of the fairness of the Agency, it has just approved over $70,000 to tenant improvements on a new site in another city for one of the people who was in that area. That is a payment in addition to the fair market value of the property, etc. The Agency is trying to be fair to everyone. Consideration of request for renewal of Broker Open Listing and Marketing Northwest Corner Project. It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency AUTHORIZE renewal of the Broker Open Listing through June 30, 1991 and marketing the Northwest Corner Project, cost not to exceed $5,000. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None The meeting ADJOURNED to 7:00 p. m., February 19, 1991. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS Considered separately. (See Pg. 9) Considered separately, (See Pg. 10) I ACCEPTED project and AUTHORIZED final payment to California IBA, Inc., for repainting the railroad bridge, sidewalk handrails, and concrete support walls and installation of brick veneer on concrete abutments and wingwalls - Job No. 656, in accordance with contract documents. Ten percent (10%) retention payment becomes due and payable 35 days after the recordation of Council acceptance and will only be released by the Director of Public Works on completion of all corrections of record. The final contract amount of $138,175 is funded entirely by the Community Development Block Grant Program. 8 2/5/91 I I ~. 8d. WORK ACCEPTED (Tree Trimming - Var. Locations - Job No.603) o 9 <f 0 -z...o 33:0036 ACCEPTED the project and AUTHORIZED final payment to Trimming Land Co., Inc., for the trimming of 1414 trees at various locations Job No. 603, in accordance with contract documents. Ten percent (10%) retention payment becomes due and payable 35 days after the recordation of Council acceptance and will only be released by the Director of Public Works on completion of all corrections of record. The final contract amount of $79,104 was funded in the 1990-91 Public Works Department operating budget. 8e. PARTICIATION FTHL APPROVED the City's participation in the Foothill Boulevard BLVD. TRAFFIC SIG.project of the County's multi-jurisdictional traffic signal SYNCHRONIZATION synchronization program as indicated in the letter to PROG. C> '1/..0 - t.. (> Supervisor Peter Schab arum dated February 6, 1991. 8f. P.M. 21620 (R/W DEDICATION SW Cor.Genoa St. & Fifth Av.) o trt., 0 -SO 8g. EQUIP.PURCH. (I-Ton Truck- Cab & Chassis - Police Dept.) Oa(II'l~~() 8h. EQUIP.PURCH. SR.CTR. & REC. DEPT.FURNISH'S 07:iO-'<!..O ~3. :1}! 90-001 (Chandler Group 201-251 Santa Clara St. - One Yr. Extension) ,. ,'.PPROVED) ~ S f? ()~ ,;2 :r c 'ff,') <: L. "'~ ;'.1 i~.. ,j '.'. '. t' . ! I, L ,) L> : '. ..-; f ~ ill'" ~, -;" ,J,I ACCEPTED right-of-way dedication at the southwest corner cutoff of Genoa Street and Fifth Avenue for public use. This is a condition of approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 89-017 approved by the Planning Commission November 14, 1989. AWARDED contract for purchase of a 1 ton truck-cab & chassis to the low bidder, Reynolds Buick GMC in the amount of $15,027.15 for the Police Department. Funds for the purchase of the 1 ton truck-cab & chassis were budgeted in the Capital. Outlay fund in the amount of $22,000. APPROVED the process of bidding from sole source manufacturers for furniture for the Senior Center and Recreation Department and WAIVE non-compliance with technical purchasing requirements with respect to this transaction. It has been determined that numerous vendors can supply the furniture produced by the manufacturers, so the competitive bid process will be used. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GILB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CIRAULO AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT: Councilmember Fasching requested that Item 8a. be considered separately. This is a request for a one year time extension for Modification MM 90-001, a proposal for two 22,340 square foot office buildings at 201-251 Santa Clara Street. Staff replied in answer to Councilmember Fasching's question, that approval of this item will not influence the decision of the Agency regarding the forthcoming request for time extension set forth in the DDA. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by Mayor Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council APPROVE request by the Chandler Group for a one year time extension for Modification MM-90-00l, a proposal for two .22,340 square foot office buildings at 201-251 'Santa Clara .... Street. . i '., .", "4,;i J:' ,!( ,:'.:..0, ;,) 1" "qj."..['. "),',1 AYES:.,..',Councilmembers Ciraulo,. Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and JriL:_:-) )-h~!,S J':l,;('Pj 'I ',(; ,'." ,(~' Young' ',', > L' "I ;1' :;J NOES: None ; .;,,1', ABSENT: None JS1\<\ \ 9 2/5/91 In December Council directed staff to prepare a report looking REGS. at the appropriateness of the existing "H" zoning within the City. The Planning Department is recommending .the consideration of 1) several changes to the existing "H" zone regulations and 2) changes in the zoning designations to all of the existing "H" zoned properties. The existing "H" zone permits buildings to be eight stories (85 feet). The existing "H" zone regulations should be amended to create five levels for "H" zoning ranging from four to eight story maximum heights. In addition, any project within an "H" zone area which exceeds the height limit of the underlying zone, i. e. C-2 or CoO, should be required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit. This requirement of the CUP will give the Planning Commission the authority to review each proposed project and also require the evaluation of potential environmental impacts of the proj ects, and may then require the preparation of environmental impact reports. These environmental review procedures will greatly aid the City in its determination as to the appropriateness of the project and measures that might be necessary to mitigate any significant adverse environmental ~dJ '.18j'f~ ,;.:,;' .!l.i;.....imp.acts;... Exhtbit A'Lto 'staff . report dated Janllary 29, 19~1 b<:J?f~.~,.j! -1 '.1 v rf( 1! 1'1 :Hsets' forth' proposed amendments!:. to the "H" zone regulations"": .fIr, .U f,Ul' l[,~f<l,"l !,:,' Exhi'bit B .t'o':the~'staff' re'portli:shows' a listing of "H" zoned ._____'-.,...''\'-,~,.-:l..~',E..I.,,~.::,~,:.., "'}!_~~"'Jl1.- .~ .10, areas',l.nottng their existing' zoning and recommended rezonings. , '- ..: ' j' ~\tl (/ r, f )~, ',' ,:-:, !:';" :. ~ ') , .' :}~';' ... ,,' .~,), #'- 8b. EMERGENCY EXIT BASEMENT - Arcadia Public Library - Job NO. 663 (APPROVED) ()"j'.;lJ-7D 'o.. 9. 9a. "H" SPECIAL HEIGHT ZONE & AREAS (DIRECT STAFF INITIATE T. A. PROCEEDINGS) o~8()-70 ~Il. "\, <. ',_ ,:~~i~';'i' 33:0037 Councilmember Harbicht requested that Item 8b. be considered separately. This is a recommendation for approval of specifications for construction of an emergency exit door on existing basement wall of the Arcadia Public Library. Councilmember Harbicht wondered if it would not be possible to delay this job. This will involve a cost of over $40,000 for the construction of an emergency door on a building whose future is in question at the present time because of the possibility of remodeling or reconstruction. If the building is remodeled, this particular set of plans may not fit in with new plans. Fire Chief Gerald Gardner replied that the Library is currently in violation of the Fire Code in regard to the minimum number of exits. The problem with postponing this is that if the exit is not installed, the Library will have to be ordered by the Fire Department to revert the use of the basement back to its original use when it was first constructed, for service of the building only. They would not be able to use the basement for storage or use it for a workshop for the Friends of the Library. That change in use over the years is what has made the second exit necessary. There would have to be some sort of a legal exit. Ci tv Librarian. Kent Ross, noted that the Library uses the space for storage; there is no place else for such storage. Also, the Friends of the Library use it for their book sale. I It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Fasching and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council APPROVE plans and specifications for emergency exit for basement of Arcadia Public Library, Job No. 663 and that the City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT: CITY MANAGER I ...~ Considerable discussion ensued. between Councilmember Fasching and staff with regard to the-:Lmpact"of the .proposed amendments to the "H" zone regulations and the procedures' that would be f' f. ," .', 10 2/5/91 I I 9b. MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION PLAN (APPROVED) C71170-"'0 URGENCY - . '" ., ORD INNtC,E ", ~ ;'Il..n '.>f~ lNq. .:_~.93,O.!jo ,; \ I.' ,~" 1 (ADO?TEI?\,,,. l ?'" ""of! ''''-0 - 'to 0' , " " . 33:0038 available and necessary to obtain zone changes or Conditional Use Permits in the event proposed structures might exceed the height limitation applicable to the basic zone in which it is located. Councilmember Harbicht stated that he had requested this report and commended staff on an outstanding job. He feels that staff recommendations provide an excellent solution to what Council is attempting to do. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council DIRECT staff to initiate text amendment proceedings for the consideration of amending the "H" zone regulations, and to initiate proceedings for the consideration of rezoning the existing "H" zoned properties. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None NOES: ABSENT: A recommendation is before Council to implement a mandatory water conservation plan and to consider implementing a new water billing system. As a result of the ongoing drought that has plagued Southern California, various communities, including Arcadia, have studied the possibility of implementing mandatory water rationing programs. Staff is suggesting one such program tonight, mainly as a result of recent actions by the Metropolitan Water District from which the City buys a portion of its water. Staff has developed a full water conservation program that includes varous phases. Staff is suggesting that Council adopt the Ordinance tonight and implement Phase II. Phase II would impose a mandatory 10% reduction in water use throughout the community and to gage that reduction, staff is suggesting that a three-year average of water use be used as the base from which to evaluate whether residents are observing the 10% or not. There are also penalties involved if residents do not meet the 10% reduction which basically involves paying the full rate for the water used and then, in addition, for that percentage that is over the maximum allowed, to charge a surcharge. The first violation would incur a surcharge of twice the regular rate for that amount over the maximum allowed; the second offense would be three times, and then for the third offense four times the regular rate. The three years average would be calculated on fiscal years, July 1 through June 30 of 1987- 88; 88-89 and 89-90. The last date considered then would be June 30, 1990. If adopted, the ordinance would take effect almost immediately; it would be in effect in the next billing cycle. A full explanation of the program will be mailed to residents with the water bill. Councilmember Fasching noted that Mr. Hicks had earlier this evening stated that this means of determining water use reduction is not fair to those who have been conserving water for a long time. Councilmember Harbicht replied that this is not fair to everyone, but since the City is facing a crisis now and Council needs to act swiftly, this is a means of implementing water conservation immediately. It was then MOVED by Councilember Ciraulo, seconded by ,.C!,uncilmember-,Harbicht and.. CARRIED on roll' call.' vote as '"follows that"Urgency, Ordinance No. 1930: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE ,CITY' COUNCIL, OF, 'THE. ,CITY. OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA REPEALING DIVISION 3 TO PART 5, ARTICLE VII, AND ADDING A NEW DIVISION 3 TO PART 5, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE VII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING A MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION PLAN FOR THE CITY AND IMPOSING PENALTIES" (4 votes required); and that Resolution No. 5568: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 11 2/5/91 .' RESOLUTION NO. 5568 (ADOPTED) 011 '10- &'0 NEW WATER BILLING SYSTEM (DENIED) 0.....0- /3'D 10. 100. ORDINANCE "0. ln9 (ADOPTED) () S" 80 -(,5 ..,- fI' tlo' c." 1 ,j .- ....', .; "'~ -0, " J -,' 'l. j ./ f I 't. , , . '. : r 1--, t (J ! 'l 1 ~ .1 'i 'lI > ( \ .; . !.{f- :- ~~ ", "'," ,1,: . ,. ' 1.) ~J')(/~.~: ','~'" :" " ( ~ 33:0039 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CALIFORNIA, IMPLEMENTING WATER CONSERVATION PHASE II PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1930 ESTABLISHING A MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION PLAN" be and they are hereby ADOPTED. The City Attorney read Urgency Ordinance No: 1930 in its entirety and the title of Resolution No. 5568. In response to question from Couneilmembers Gilb and Fasching, Councilmember Harbicht noted that the ordinance makes provision for the Water Division to set up procedures to handle special circumstances, i.e, filling swimming pools. etc. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young None None I NOES: ABSENT: Mayor Young suggested that an explanation as to what one unit of water represents be included in information sent to residents. Council entered a discussion in consideration of adoption of a new Water Billing System. Councilmember Fasching stated that he is very much in favor of this new water billing system. Staff has done an outstanding job in presenting the advantages to the City, including technical advantages, speed of processing, record keeping capacity, meter readings, check meter inventory, as well as the advantage of an envelope in which information of interest to the residents may be mailed. The current system is over five years old. The Phase II System offers so many advantages to the City in the improvement of the water billing system for the future use and allows such flexibility that he thinks it is well worth the expenditure. Councilmember Harbicht agreed there are advantages to the new system; he is not sure it is worth a $96,000 investment with recurring $24,000 additional costs per year. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council APPROVE implementing the Phase II New Water Billing System. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Ciraulo and Fasching Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht and Young None CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented for adoption and read the title of Ordinance No. 1929: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TEXT AMENDMENT 90- 007 AMENDING THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTIPLE-FAMILY UNITS IN THE R-2 AND R-3 ZONES". I It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1929 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. , I \ 'I ,;li'{",,: I:" Councilmember .Harbicht .,no.ted that four and one-half parking 'J spaces are,.required for,:a, condo with five bedrooms; at the same time.a resident,. in.. the single, family zone can build a 50,000 sq. .it.. ho~se. with a. 1,200 sq. ft. guest house and is required to have only two covered, ,parking spaces. He does not see the equity here. Also, in the Village the Home Owners Association does not like to approve triple garages. 12 2/5/91 I I lOb. RESOLUTION NO. 5566 (ADOPTED) 0S-80 -10 CUP'"io-OI!,. lOco RESOLUTION NO. 5567 (ADOPTED) 0915' -71) 10d. RESOLUTION NO. 5569 (ADOPTED) () <:i !J' :;"..'10 11. 12. CIRAULO (Mayor Young - Citizen of Year) (Kathy Kennedy Recognition - Emerg.Vests) 33: 001,0 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Gilb, and Young Councilmembers Fasching and Harbicht None The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5566: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, TAKING ACTION ON CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90-016 AN AUTO BODY SHOP AT 42 WEST LIVE OAK AVENUE". It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5566 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5567: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT A TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NO. 1273 IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF". It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5567 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5569: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR THE PROCESSING OF STREET ADDRESS NUMBER CHANGES" It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5569 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young NOES: None ABSENT: None MATTERS FROM STAFF None MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Congratulated Mayor Young on being named Citizen of the Year .,. a deserved honor. Councilmember Ciraulo suggested that perhaps included in the next Newsletter could be a note of recognition for Kathy Kennedy for doing the outstanding job she did for emergency 13 2/5/91 CIRAULO (Resolution Supporting Troops in Gulf) FASCHING (Razor Wire & Barbed Wire) 13. ADJOURNMENT (Feb.19,199l - 7:00 p.m.) ATTEST: 11: l-r I," vests for thG Emergency Operations Center ... she volunteered to do the sewing and did it in a very prompt period of time ... two weeks ... at no cost to the City. Mayor Young said Mrs. Kennedy had been asked to come in for some official acknowledgement ... she did not wish to do so. The Newsletter is a good idea. Suggested a resolution be adopted by Council from the City of Arcadia expressing community support for our troops in the Gulf area. By general consent staff was DIRECTED to bring such a resolution to the next Council meeting. Noted there are no regulations concerning razor wire. He would hate to see a proliferation of the use of razor wire or barbed wire on properties facing main thoroughfares in the City on the part of any commercial user. He can see I utilization of it on the back portions of properties possibly. Other Councilmembers agreed and staff was DIRECTED to bring to Council a report and recommendation regarding ordinance prohibiting razor wire and barbed wire. At 9:50 p. m. the City Council ADJOURNED to a CLOSED SESSION, RECONVENED and ADJOURNED at 10:22 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., February 19, 1991 in the Conference Room of the Council Chambers to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and any Closed Session, if any, necessary to discuss personnel, litigation and evaluation of properties. '72?f:~1f f/:r/U#1r I 14 2/5/91