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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 20,1990_2 I I tJ /10 - :;'-0 0.9.2090 Cc 32:0037 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 1990 The City Council and the Arc~dia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session at 7:30 p. m., Tuesday, February 20, 1990 in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. INVOCATION Rabbi David Barnett, Temple Shaarei Tikvah PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Planning Director, Bill Woolard ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Chandler Councilmember Harbicht On MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED, Councilmember Harbicht was EXCUSED. MINUTE APPROVAL (Feb. 6, 1990) (APPROVED) On MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of February 6, 1990 were APPROVED. Councilmember Gilb ABSTAINED since he was not present at the February 6, 1990 meeting. ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney announced that, "the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and City Council met in a CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the City's negotiator regarding the potential acquisition of property at 1-5 North Fifth Avenue and our negotiations with Mr. Dave Powell of Grubb and Ellis concerning the Elkin property. Additionally, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c), the Agency met in CLOSED SESSION to discuss the potential litigation of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency vs. Cordova and also Wingard. In relation to those two items, I would like to make an announcement. I am referring specifically to Agenda Items 6d and e which are Resolutions of Necessity regarding condemnation of the Cordova property and Wingard property. In regard to those two matters, Councilmember Lojeski, as you know, has announced on previous occasions that he had a potential conflict of interest in regard to property in that area, and therefore, would be ABSTAINING. Additionally, as you have observed, Councilmember Harbicht is absent this evening. In order to take action on these items, the law requires at least four votes, so because of the absence of Councilmember Harbicht and the conflict of interest of Councilmember Lojeski, the Agency this evening, I believe,will be entertaining a motion to continue those two 2/20/90 -1- 32:0038 items. However, I would like to add that if anybody here desires to be heard on these matters, you may be heard tonight. However, the action will be carried over to the next meeting. The absent Councilmember or Agency Member will be supplied with a transcript of the hearing. If you do not want to be heard tonight and want to be heard at the next Council Meeting, then it will be continued to that particular evening when it comes up tonight. So, you don't have to be heard this evening, but if you are an interested party, you may have that option. With regard to Items 6c, f and g, on those items, Councilmember Lojeski, for the same reason, will be abstaining this evening". PRESENTATION 0/30 - 60 Res S-S-;;l 3 Mayor Chandler then read Resolution No. 5523: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, HONORING JAMES M. DOMNEY FOR 18 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA" . I It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution ~,. 5523 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES; NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None Councilmember Harbicht Mayor Chandler was then joined by the other Councilmembers and Ms. Doris Selmer of the Library Board for the presentation to Mr. Domney of a plaque expressing the appreciation of the Councilmembers and the City for his efforts and accomplish- ments during his term as Arcadia City Librarian. 01/60- ':'';0 Hc;/c1"l),()f't Mayor Chandler read Resolution No. 5524: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA TO HALT THE MALATHION SPRAYING PROGRAM" . It was MOVED by Mayor Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5524 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT;' Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None Councilmember Harbicht Mayor Chandler added that he had spoken with Assemblyman Richard Mountjoy about this and he had delivered a co- sponsored resolution on behalf of the Assembly Districts represented by he and Sally Tanner to Sacramento. Assembly- man Mountjoy also assured Mayor Chandler that he would get this Resolution to the right source. Councilmember Gilb noted I that the City of Los Angeles and other cities are entering lawsuits, He MOVED that the City of Arcadia become a Friend of the Court and join in the lawsuit to stop the aerial spraying. This Motion was SECONDED by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None Councilmember Harbicht 2/20/90 -2- I I 2. PUBLIC !fEARING (Weed Abatement) (APPROVED) OC/</"O - So 1'1 ~e;'. /If) 3. 3a. PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION MODIFICATION '(Fire Prevent. Tedl.) (APPROVED) CJ ),;..; _ /0 FD 3b. PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION MODIFICATION (Fire Tech.) (APPROVED) 0.;;.,;20./0 FL) 3c. PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATIONS MODIFICATIONS (Equip.Serv. Worker; Equip. Mech.; Engr' g Aide; Sr. Engr' g Aide; Assist. Engr.) (APPROVED) ,() O,;}~() -I, MOTION p;,j (3a, b & c) 32:0039 On February 6, 1.990, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5520 calling this public hearing to allow affected property owners the opportunity to object to the proposed removal of noxious weeds, rubbish and refuse from their properties. List attached to report dated February 20, 1990. As required by the Government Code, the, County Agricultural Commissioner has mailed the appropriate notice to all property owners involved. Mayor Chandler OPENED the public hearing. I No one desiring to speak,it was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED to CLOSE the public hearing. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the County Agricultural Commissioner be DIRECTED to abate the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish and refuse removed. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None Councilmember Harbicht. Councilmember Lojeski noted that he particularly would like to see the weeds removed from the property at 333 E. Huntington Drive. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Fire Chief Gardner has requested that the job title and class specification of the Fire Technician assigned to fire prevention be changed to more accurately reflect the duties of the position. The proposed title is Fire Prevention Technician. All reference to fire suppression has been deleted from the proposed Fire Preven- tion Technician class specification. The Personnel Board, at its February 8, 1990 meeting, approved the specification as 'attached to staff report dated February IS, 1990 and forwarded the recommenda- tion to the City Council. With the establishment of the class specification of Fire Prevention Technician, it is necessary to modify the existing class specifica- tion of Fire Technician. The Personnel Board, at its February 8, 1990 meeting, approved the specification change as attached to staff report dated February IS, 1990 and forwarded the recommendation to the City Council. The Personnel Board, at its February 8, 1990 meeting, approved and forwarded their recommendation to the City Council of modifications to specifications for positions of Equipment Service Worker; Equip- ment Mechanic; Engineering Aide; Senior Engineering Aide; and Assist- ant Engineer. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Council- member Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the modifi- cations to personnel specifications outlined above be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None Couucilmember Harbicht 2/20/90 -3- " 4. " O'-l{;() - 60 Hala 1111)(\ v v v 32:0040 I, AUDIENCE PARTICIPATIU~ Barbara Schmidt, 1210 Greenfield Avenue, stated, in part, that she wished to thank the City Council for being responsive to concerns of the members of the community with regard to the malathion spray- ing over Arcadia. The Resolution calling for a halt to the spray- ing is appreciated and very important to them. She also appreciates the Motion of the Council to become a Friend of the Court in this matter. She had brought petitions signed by about 800 people; all of them shared her concern and she knows they are all equally appr~ciative to the Council for responding to their request. Hope- fully, together with the other cities, a united voice of opposition will be brought before the Governor and bring some control to this issue. I Councilmember Gilb noted that going along with this now gives some responsibility to the citizens to control the removal of fruit from the quarantined areas to other areas This is how the medlfy is being spread. If a resident has fruit in his yard that he is not going to use, the tree should be stripped and the fruit thrown away. It should not be removed to another area. The medfly has to be gotten rid of; it is spreading and this is because f:-cuit is being removed from one area to another. The community ueeds ta. be aware of this. Susan Hagood, 347 E. Haven Avenue, stated, in part, that she had met Barbara Schmidt at the Town Council Meeting which Congressman Carlos Moorhead called last week. After that she was motivated to call Assemblyman Mountjoy's office and was pleased to find someone who was willing to break ranks with the Governor and do what he felt was right for the people he represents After calling Senator Russell's office, she discovered that he is still "sitting on the fence", waiting for the independent studies to come in and not doing a thing about getting the spraying stopped. She suggested a letter of admonishment be attached to the copy of this resol~tion when it is sent to Senator Russell. Robert Miller, 200 W. Woodruff Avenue, stated, in part, that he wondered if it were possible in the interim before the spraying is stopped~ to make some sort of arrangement to have the janitors 'at the elementary schools, junior high schools and high school,wash off the equipment and drinking fountains after the spraying. Mayor Chandler responded that that was 'a good suggestion; it would be passed on to the School Board. Councilmember Young noted that she thought they were already doing so. Lynn Snider, 415 Walnot Avenue, stated, in part, that she wanted to give credit to Councilmember Lojeski because apparently when the Councilmembers were consulted, he was the one person who maintained an open mind and was interested in putting this matter on the agenda. She felt those in the audience should be aware of this. Also she wished to give credit to Barbara Schmidt for the time and effort she has given to this cause. I c 2/20/90 -4- I I 5. 6. 6a. ROLL CALL 6b. MINUTE APPROVAL (Feb. 6, 1990) , (APPROVED) 6c. PROPERTY PURCHASE (152 E. Santa Clara St. - Pais) (APPROVED) OG fit) - tfiJ W l-:eatl/~ir((lN 32:0041 CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: Agency Members Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Chandler Agency Member Harbicht On MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED, Member Harbicht was EXCUSED. On MOTION by Member Young, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Meeting of February 6, 1990 were APPROVED. Member Gilb ABSTAINED since he was not present at the February 6, 1990 meeting. Agency Staff and the owner of 152 E. Santa Clara Street, John C. Pais, have reached agreement for the purchase of the property for $225,000. 'Attached to staff report dated February 20, 1990 is a copy of the Agreement to Acquire Real Property. It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that purchase of 152 E. Santa Clara Street from John C. Pais for $225,000 be APPROVED and that the Executive Director be AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement to Acquire Real Property (Pais), and any other documents necessary to carry out the acquisition. subject to approval by the Agency Attorney as'to form. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Members Gilb, Young and Chandler None Member Harbicht Member Lojeski 6d. HEARING RE. The Assistant City Manager for Economic Development stated that this EMINENT item is a request to adopt a Resolution of Necessity instituting DOMAIN PROC. condemnation of certain real property, Cordova, and as the City (Cordova) Attorney had announced earlier, because there is lack of a quorum (CARRIED OVER on this particular issue, this item will be carried over until the TO MAR. 6, next Agency meeting in two weeks (March 6, 1990). However, since 1990) the hearing had been scheduled for this date, February 20, those ~ VI persons with a possessory interest in the property were invited to Cl600 ~ ~ address the Agency. No one came forward to do so. W IJc6Itl/t (/.1'/ It was then MOVED by Agency Member Gilb, seconded by Agency Member Young and CARRIED that consideration of Resolution of Necessity Insituting Condemnation of Certain Real Property (Cordova) be CONTINUED to March 6, 1990. 6e. HEARING RE. EMINENT DOMAIN PROe. (\\ingard) (CARRIED OVER TO MAR. 6, i990) 0650. Lib t61 tkcgel/sillON Resolution No. ARA-153 set a hearing for this date on the commencement of eminent domain proceedings for the Wingard property at 101 North Second Avenue. Pursuant to this Resolution, staff has transmitted a notice of this hearing and the Agency's final offer to acquire the property to the owners. The Assistant City Manager for Economic Development announced that this item is a request to adopt a Resolution of Necessity instituting condemnation of certain real property, Wingard, and for the same reason as stated above, Agenda Item 6d, this matter will be CONTINUED to the March 6, 1990, Agency meeting. Those in the audience with a possessory interest in the property were invited to address the Agency. No one came forward. 2/20/90 -5- 32:0042 It was then MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED that consideration of Resolution of Necessity Instituting Condemnation Proceedings of Certain Real Property (Wingard) be CONTINUED to March 6, 1990. 6f. NORTHWEST Consideration of recommendation to seek new proposals for the CORNER PROJ. Northwest Corner Project. The Agency solicited proposals for (Solicit New the 174,676 square foot Northwest Corner site last November. Two Proposals - proposals were received; one was rejected on procedural grounds. 2nd Ave. & The second proposal, WLA Arcon/Schaefer Brothers, was presented to Htg. Dr. the Agency at a Study Session January 16, 1990. Staff determined (APPROVED) that the small size of the project, the proposed uses, the site plans, Oc,E'O -1./6 the offer price, the projected rate of return and the long amortiZI e A tion period are less than desired for this major downtown property. N 11/ orfl er' r-V Therefore, a revised Request for Proposal for the Northwest Corner Project has been prepared; attachment to staff report dated Februa 20, 1990. 6g. SOUTHWEST CORNER PROJ. (Review Proposals - 2nd Ave. & Htg. Dr.) (CARRIED OVER TO MAR. 6, 1990) 068'0. 'f"6 III ill (;.; / II( i ffqj 6h. APPOINTMENT OF EXEC.DIR. PRO TEM (Woolard) ~'>F'I ,-) "ril t-'l;,.; 4."" 'v 6i. ADJOURNMENT 7. It was MOVED by Member Young, seconded by Member Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that staff be AUTHORIZED to solicit :proposals for the Northwest Corner Site and advertise as stated in staff report dated February 20, 1990 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Members Gilb, Young and Chandler None Member Harbicht Member Lojeski On January 16, 1990, the two competing developers for the Southwest Corner Project formally presented their proposals to the Redevelop- ment Agency. Summary of that meeting is included in staff report dated February 20, 1990. At that meeting, the Agency directed staff to review the proposals again in response to the presentations and comments received and bring the topic back for further discussion at the February 20, 1990 meeting. Chairman Chandler stated that. a traffic study was to be done with the possibility of recommendation to demolish the traffic island. He would hate to see that go ard would like to I:now what the Arcadia Police Department recommends in this regard. Members Gilb and Young agreed with his point with respect to the traffic island and Member Gilb also thought that Member Harbicht, who is absent, should be in- cluded in these discussions. It was then MOVED by Member Young, seconded by Member Gilb and CARRIED that the consideration of Southwest Corner Project proposals be CONTINUED to March 6, 1990. In order to allow the Redevelopment Agency to function in a timely I manner during absences of the Executive Director, the need to formally appoint an Executive Director Pro Tern was presented. It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency APPOINT William Woolard as Executive Director Pro Tern. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None Member Harbicht " The meeting hDJOURNED to 7:00 p. m., March 6, 1990. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED 2/20/90 -6- I I 8. 32:0043 CONSENT ITEMS 8a. BUS.LIC.FEE APPROVED reduction of business license fee for the Arcadia RED'N - Amus't School Athletic Booster Club Community.Fair event to $5.00 Rides (Booster amusement ride. There are 12 rides scheduled for the Fair Club Community is to be held March 9 - II, 1990. Fair) O,J~() - .fS- I3t1J Ue n-f.:; 8d. EMERGENCY APPROPRIATED funds in PREPAREDNESS to purchase equipment EQUIP. staff to proceed with PURCHASE forth in staff report ()t!r90 - I/t) €ai ,JUt:. ACCEPTED tree maintenance work on various streets by United Pacific Corporation, Job No. 660. AUTHORIZED payment of final contract amount of $83,390, pursuant to contract terms. Project funded in the 1989-90 Public Works Department operating budget. 10% retention payment becomes due and payable 35 days after recorda- tion of Council acceptance and will only be released by the Director of Public Works on completion of all corrections of record. 8b. EQUIP. PURCHASE (Paramedic Ambulances - Fire Dept.) CONS'D SEP. 8c. DISASTER PREPARDENESS SUPPLIES PURCHASE Ocf~o-t/() SW'I'lte, 8e. WORK ACCEPTANCE (Job No. 660) Oqt./o _.:J() J;; "5 6tO 8f. FINAL MAP 46739 (330 California Street) () ~-60 .6U 7/- c1(iI.., 'I 8b. EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (Paramedic Ambulances - Fire Dept.) (APPROVED) ()JtJO - J 0 r:t:) High per which This item considered separately. See below.. APPROPRIATED funds in the amount of $18,700 from the General Fund balance and AUTHORIZED purchase of the emergency supplies as in- dicated in staff report dated Febroary 8, 1990. As part of the City's overall effort and commitment to emergency preparedness, a five day minimum supply of emergency food, water and medical supplies will be purchased and stored at various City facilities throughout the City for ease of access, and will be rotated on a five-year life cycle. the amount of $73,500 from the Water Fund for emergency preparedness and AUTHORIZED the procurement of this equipment as set dated February 20, 1990. APPROVED Vesting Final Map 46739 for a sixteen unit residential condominium at 330 California Street, submitted by Nelson Consultants, Inc. on behalf of Pacific Real Estate, property owner and developer. This subject to the condition that before the Vesting Final Map is recorded, all outstanding conditions of approval, as outlined in Public Works Department, Report dated September 27, 1988, shall be complied with to the satisfac~ion of the Director of Public Works ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 8b, WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None Councilmember Harbicht A request for bid #8990-14 for two new paramedic ambulances was sent to eight vendors and a formal bid notice published in the Arcadia Tribune on December 31, 1989. In response to a question from Councilmember Gilb, the Fire Chief responded that the City has a total of 15 paramedics, operating out of two Fire Stations. Also, when new ambulances are purchased, the medical supplies and para- medic equipmentt oxygen equipment, etc.) now on hand, are trans- ferred to the new vehicles. Further, in response to Councilmember Gilb's question, the Fire Chief stated that the City has a mutual 2/20/90 -7- 9. 9a. ORDINANCE NO. 1919 (INTRODUCED) ~S"?O . (k\~ TI1 &-,el _ Of)'1 9b. CLAIM OF AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO., TOM & SUSAN STRAWN (DENIED) I () tit) . tl?) v I-r.A :J\.-' f< 10. 11. 32: 001,1, agreement with the City of Monrovia to supply paramedic units to each other if' necessary. The City of Monrovia provides the para- medic squad and the Monrovia-Arcadia Ambulance Service provides the ambulance. The paramedics are trained at Harbor General Hospital in a five-month intensive training program, after which they ride for a two-month period with another paramedic unit to complete training and receive certification from the County. There are no Arcadia paramedics in training at the present time; however, the Department is anticipating two vacancies in the paramedic program later this year, so two reservations have been made at the Paramedic Training Institute for later in the year, probably April. Council- member Young inquired if, when the new ambulances are acquired, will one be working out of the third Fire Station. The Chief replied it will not; these are replacement units for two existing ambulances. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember I Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council ACCEPT the low bid as submitted by Arate Equipment Company of Burlingame, CA,in the amount of $136,640 for two new paramedic ambulances; AUTHORIZE purchase; and APPROPRIATE an additional $42,440 from the Capital Improvement Program. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None Councilmember Harbicht CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented for introduction Ordinance No. 1919: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING TEXT AMENDMENT 89-007, AMENDING THE MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS IN THE R-M, R-O, R-l ZONES". It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1919 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, None Councilmember Harbicht Young and Chandler On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of American States Insurance Company, Tom and Susan Strawn was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None Councilmember Harbicht MATTERS FROM STAFF I None MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS CITY CLERK Congratulated Councilmember Lojeski on being named Citizen of the (Citizens of Year by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. The Councilmembers added Year - their congratulations. Chris McGuire was also named Citizen of ',the Dennis Lojeski Year. & Chris McGuire) ~j~ y/:~"' YOUNG ,..; S I' (Little League Season Opening) Noted the upcoming opening of the Little League Season. Councilmembers will attend the various opening games. The 2/20/90 -8- I I 12. ADJOURNMENT (Mar. 6. 1990 - 7:00 p. m.) ATTEST: :;2:lJv4) At 8:10 p. m., the meeting ADJOURNED to 7:00 p. m., March 6, 1990 in the Chamber Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and CLOSED SESSION, if any. necessary to discuss personnel, litigation and evaluation of properties. J 2/20/90 -9- I" .