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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Sept.16,1986)
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ORD. & RES.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
CLOSED
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PUBLI C
HEARING
(Appeal of
Santa An ita
Oaks ARB
Denial of
Roofing Mat.)
(284 Hacienda)
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CITY COUNCIL,OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 7, 1986
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The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelop-
ment Agency met in a regular session October 7, 1986 at 7:30 p. ,m.
in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber.
Rev. Eugene Smith, Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church of Christ the Saviour
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Councilmember Lojeski
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PRESENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
ABSENT: None -
On MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht
and CARRIED, the Minutes of the adjourned ~nd regular meetings of
September 16, 1986 were APPROVED. \
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED that all ordinances and reso,lutions be" read by
title only and 'that the reading in full be waived.
PRESENTATION
Ms. Donna Woods, PTA Council President, expressed PTA appreciation
to Mayor Young for proclaiming the month of October as Membership
Month for the PTA. She urged all Arcadians to become members of
the PTA and urged Councilmembers to join the PTA if they were not
already members. PTA is celebrating its 90th birthday and is an
elete membership of five million people. Applications were circulated.
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney stated that, pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act,
Section 54956.9(a), the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency
met in CLOSED SESSION to confer with the special legal counsel for
eminent domain proceedings in'the matter of Arcadia v. Bong.
Appeal by Richard Virgin, Vice President of Virgin Roof Compary,
of the Santa Anita Oaks Architectural Review Board's denial of
roofing material (Celotex Dimensional III Fiberglass Shingles) at
284 Hacienda Drive.' The appeal was considered at the Planning
Commission meeting of August 12, 1986, but the Commission was unable
to obtain the four votes to make a decision and the matter was referred
to the City Council. Staff report presented. Councilmember Lojeski
requested an explanation of the permit process. Staff replied that
on occasion permits are mailed back to the City, as happened in this
instance.
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Mayor Young declared the hearing open.
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James Cross, 284 Hacienda Drive, stated, in part, that he had, not
known about the requi rement to go to' the Arch i tectura 1 Revi ew Boa rd.
The roof was put on before the permit was issued by the City. However,
it is a hi gh-qua 1 i ty neutra 1 gray, fi re-proof roof and conforms to City;
ordinances. The house is one of the first houses built in the' area
and is a different type house than most of the others. The neutral
gray roof looked well on the structure. Also the house is completely
surrounded by trees and is not visible to neighbors or from the I
street. It is neither excessive nor garish. Is compatible with
the type of house which is a two story California house. It would ,
look strange to put a shake roof on such a building.
The Architectural Review Board made no allowance for this or for
the fact that the roof meets the City standards. The Board
mentioned that it would lower property values and he has not seen
any evidence of this. Council member Lojeski inquired if he had
read the deed restrictions which mentioned requirement for an
Architectural Review Board. Mr. Cross said perhaps he had many
years ago but did not remember. He said he had owned the house 27 years..
Nancy Rose, 280 Hacienda Drive, stated, in part, that she is a
neighbor and lives next door and that from her property she cannot
see any part of Mr. Cross' roof.\. Does not think it is a detriment
to the ,neighborhood. She had put a new roof on her house recently
and knew what had to be gone through to get these approvals. The
details were handled by the contractor. Generally, she is in agree-
ment with the rules and regulations of the Review Board, but not
in this case. The roof is fire-proof and cannot be'5een from the
street or from her house. She also stated that the original contact
for the roofing was made by Mrs. Cross who has since passed away.
Mrs. Cross was probably not physically able to even think about the
ARB review. Ms. Rose did not see any objection and had written a
letter to the Planning Commission to this effect. Mrs. Rose said
she did not feel it necessary for the roofing company to go to
the added expense of a new roof.
Councilmember Gilb said Council must still consider that the
roof was put on without a City permit and that had Mr. Cross gone to
the Building Department, he would have been advised to go through
the ARB.
Richard Virgin, President of Virgin Roof Company, stated, in part,
that the problem was his in not taking out the permit prior to the
job. Said they take out permits all the time and are familiar with
the process. The ARB decision occurred after the fact. If the
roof has to be replaced, hi s company will do it. He knows they I
must have a permit. Frequently t~ey call in to the Building Division
for an application, check to see that it is correctly filled in, but
they do not wa it unt il it goes through the mail wh i ch coul d be
several days) Mr. Virgin asked if there were a list of materials
considered acceptable by ARB.
Fred Jahnke, Chairman of the ARB, 11 Hacienda Drive, stated, in part,
that he urged denial of this appeal, but that he is in full agree-
ment with the comments of the City Attorney at the Planning Commission
hearing that the fact that the roof was put on without a permit was
irrelevant. It is not a matter of concern about the permit.
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1) The Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners' Association fonned the
Architectural Review Board over a year ago. It was w,ell publicized.
It was referred to in the quarterly newsletter sent to all the
residents. A meeting was held and at that me~ting they talked about
trees, roofs and setbacks. Also described three types of roof which
would be acceptable. '\ '
2) He did not feel that it was a difficult approval method. Many
of the requests for approval go through preapproved. The Building
Division has a list of the roofing materials which are acceptable.
The fact that Mr. Cross' roof is largely hidden by hedges and trees
is not relevant to the question because hedges can be trimmed or cut
down and trees can be trimmed back.
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3) Mr. Jahnke referred to a similar case which came before
Council some time ago ... that of Mrs. Hart's roof at 805 Coronado. ~
The same wording was used then in the resolutiGn with which the
BGard wGrked with Mr. CrosiS' roofing matter. They, did not
change the bas i c substance of the reSG 1 ution; .
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4) There are 420 hGmes in the subject area and only nine have
glass cGmposition roofs; tWG .of these are under CGntention
and one .other ... there is anGther which is being replaced
acceptable rGofing material. This is abGut 1.5% which, in
.opinion, is a non-compatible situatiGn.
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5) Mr. Jahnke continued, in part, that the Board did not agree with
the suggested findings which were befGre CGuncil from the City staff.
The BGard denied the request because, in its GpiniGn, compGsition
rOGfs affect property ,values which the vast majGrity qf the homes
have and because it is nGt compatible with the rGofin~ in their area.
He read specific sectiGns of the resolutiGn (NG. 5290) setting forth
the pGwers and duties .of the BGard in reviewing these requests. He
specifically referred tG the section containing the wGrds, "excessive,
garish and substantially unrelated to the neighborhoGd "(Section 16(a) ).
These were to be avoided by the BGard. He felt the BGard follGwed
exactly what the City Council meant in the resolutiGn.
Mr. Jahnke also urged CGuncil to review the sectiGns tG which he
referred ... SectiGns 6 and 7 and Section l6(a) and asked Council
to consider this case the same as .others which, have been before that
body.
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DiscussiGn continued on the variGUs types of roofing material...
and in response to an inquiry by Councilmember Harbicht, Mr. Jahnke
said three types are approved ... Spanish tile, wood shingles and
Cal-Shake... all fire-proGf. Anything other than the use of.these
materials goes before the Board for review. Councilmember Harbicht felt
all data relating tG acceptable roofing should-be distributed tG the
hGmeowners. Mr. Jahnke said that a newsletter gGes Gut tG all members
autGmatically and this will be brGught before the Board for cGnsidera-
tiGn.
Richard Parker, 315 Arbolada, stated, in part, that he is a member
of the Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners' Association ... that the
Architectural Review Board is an important part of the Association.
Denial of the Board's unanimous vote for denial would undermine the
Board's authority, as well as other architectural review boards in
the City. He asked Council to uphold,the Board.
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James Cross, reiterated that his roof was not excessive, garish
or incompatible ... that some of the points raised were contrary
to the advice of the City Attorney. He stated that his house had
been built such a long time ago and this type of home is not
constructed in the area any longer. To be compatible, perhaps
he should tear down his house and build a different one with another
type of roofing material. He did not intend to do this.
Councilmember Chandler said he had looked at the roof and did not
think it garish and wondered if the composition roaf had been placed
over th~ old wood shingles. Mr. Cross said he did !not know.
Richard Virgin asked if this appeal is denied does that mean that
the Architectural Review Board cannot at a future date reverse the
decision and allow fiberglass roofing. The City Attorney advised
that the City Council cannot make a commitment for the Architectural
Review Board ... that each case must be considered on its own merit
... Mr. Virgin felt that some decision should be made as to whether
or not fiberglass shingles would be acceptable in the future. It
concerns him as he is a roofing contractor. Councilmember Chandler
said that is what Councilmember Harbicht referred to previously and
he (Councilmember Chandler) would not anticipate any changes. .'
No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and
CARRIED.
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Councilmember Harbicht stated, in part, that it shouid not impact
Council's decision one way or the other just because the roof is
already on ... it should not be said that, since the roof is on,
it will be such a pr.oblem to remove it ... at the same time, it shoul~
not be" said they went ahead and put it on without following the '
proper procedure, so therefore they should be punished. That should
not be a consideration. As to whether or not the person (Virgin Roof
Company or Mr. Cross) knew about the requirement to go before the
Architectural Review Board -- had procedure been followed, they would
have been advised that it was part of the permit process ... that is
not the consideration.
The Board considers aesthetics in making its decisions and the
ordinance grants the right of appeal of its decision which means that
Councils, too, can consider aesthetics. Councilmember Harbicht
continued, in part, that he favors such Boards and his tendency is
to support them, but he did not think Council necessarily has to
rubber stamp what the Boards say because, then, why would there be
the right of appeal. He felt it incumbent upon Council to review
each appeal and make a decision and that each decision does not
necessarily set a precedent for any other decision... the right of
appeal is important to everyone.
He felt it clear that the materials are inconsistent and incompatible
with the other materials in the area covered by the Architectural
Review Board. The question is ... is there anything unique about
this situation that would make it an acceptable thing to do in spite
of the fact that it would be, in general, unacceptable... that to him
is the crux-... is this a special situation that should be considered.
He has looked at the property and the material on the roof and did not
find anything unique about this particular home and would be in favor"
of denying the appeal. !
Councilmember Gilb agreed with Councilmember Harbicht .., that he had
asked Mr. Virgin if he knew the requirement for going through the
permit process was to establish the methods of the City of Arcadia.
It is well known that roofers have to obtain a permit to put a roof
on. He would also deny the appeal.
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PUBLI C
HEARING
(Rev. of
Bldg. &
Planning
Di v. Fees)
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Counci1member Chandler expressed empathy for Mr. Cross ... there
are some mitigating circumstances in this case, but he would vote for
denial and give Mr. Virgin the opportunity to show that he has a
quality company by going to the Architectural Review Board. He
would vote for denial of the appeal.
A MOTION was then made by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by
Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
the appeal be DENIED; find that tne roofing material is excessive,
garish and substantially unrelated to the neighborhood; that the
appearance of the roofing would be detrimental to the use and enjoy-
ment and value of adjacent property and neighborhood because of its
color and texture; that the decision for denial of the Santa Anita
Oaks Homeowners' Association be UPHELD '
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chandler, Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
The Planning Department is recommending that the fees charged for
processing the various Planning applications with the exception of
the R-2 and R-3 modifications be increased 5.7%. This increase
corresponds to the overall increase in the 1986-87 City Budget.
It was also recommended that the fees for the Building 'Division,with
the exception of the application for a building variance, be increased
5.7%. It was noted in the staff report dated October 7, 1986 that
the variance fee is proposed to be increased 75% from $130.57 to
$230.00. This increase would reflect the actual costs involved in
processing the request.
In response to an inquiry by Councilmember Harbicht, staff said the
costs of handling these requests have increased to this extent.
Mayor Young declared the hearing open and Dan Querrey, 379 W. Lemon
and 347 W. Longden Avenues, was opposed to'the proposed increases
and said, in part, that he is building his new home at 347 W. Longden
Avenue and that he has spent $1,800 in fees before ground was broken.
He felt that residents should pay less in fees and permits than the
commercial builders who really ,come into the City to build and merely
make a profit ... that as a taxpayer of the City, he should pay less.
The City Attorney advised that this wou~d not be legal as the Calif-
ornia Government Code doesn't separate the costs.
No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED.
, The Planning Division' Director then read the title of Resolution
No. 5323, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA CHANGING THE FEES FOR BUILDING CODE VARIANCES, BUILDING
PERMITS, GRADING PLAN CHECKING, GRADING PERMITS, PLUMBING PERMITS,
PLUMBING PLAN CHECKING, ELECTRICAL PERMITS, MECHANICAL PERMITS"
MECHANICAL PLAN CHECKING, MOVE EXAMINATION, RELOCATION PERMIT,
REMOVAL PERMIT, DEMOLITION PERMIT, SIGN PERMIT AND SWIMMING POOL
PERMIT, AND REPEAL ING RESOLUTICN NO. 5251".
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5324
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ROLL CALL
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APPROVAL
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Resolution No. 5324, entitled: ' "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY.OF ARCADIA CHANGING THE FILING FEES, EXTENSION FEES AND
APPEAL FEES F,OR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS; TEXT AMENDMENTS, ZONE
CHANGES,> VARI'ANCES/CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, TENTATIVE MAPS, TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAPS\ PARCEL MAP WAIVERS, PRECISE PLAN REVIEWS, ADMINISTRATIVE
MODIFICATIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND R-2 AND R-3 MODIFICATIONS, AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION 5250".'
It was then MOVED by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call ,vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5323 and Resolution No. 5324 be and they are hereby ADOPTED.
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AYES:
NOES,:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA PEDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Members Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
ABSENT: None
On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Gi1b and CARRIED
the Minutes of the regular meeting'of September 16, 19B6 were'
APPROVED. '
The meeting adjourned to 7:00 p. m., October 21, 19B6.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Dave Thomas, 930 Anderson Way, San Gabriel, stated, in part, that
~Company, the Tahoe Tree Co., had obtained a permit to sell
Christmas trees on a' lot at the SW corner of Santa Anita and Foothill
Blvd. He would like to add to the application a request for
p~rmission to sell pumpkins between October 20 - 31. Mayor Young
inquired if the pumpkins would be just 'dumped on the ground Or would
there b~-a trailer on the premises? Mr. Thomas said that the
pumpkins,would be spread out on the ground so people could look and
make their selections and there would be a trailer on the grounds
for the individual who would be there to sell and to guard at night. I
Mayor Young also said she was concerned because of the 'nearby residentia
area. Counci1member Lojeski said he had the same concern. Mr.
Thomas said he would manage and monitor the parking matter. Council-
member Harbicht said the question is not Christmas trees, but .
pumpkins. Mr. Thomas said they would sell pumpkins from about
October 20 to October 31 and would start selling Christmas trees
about December 1. Mr. Thomas said that during the intervening month
(November),' theY would be clearing the lot for the Christmas trees
and putting in;the lighting facilities for the holiday season. Park-
ing will be on site.
In response to a question, the City Attorney said they could direct
staff to allow sale of pumpkins along with Christmas trees under the
same ordinance or they could allow it this evening. Mayor Young
was concerned for the residents and inquired what if the residents
appeal. The City Attorhey said there is no appeal process. Council-
member Gilb sai d the res idents probably wi 11 be happy to have these
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items for sale so close by and when Alpha Beta Market was at the
location, there was no parking problem.
Discussion held on the adoption of an ordinance to legitimize the
sale of pumpkins. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler,
seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as
follows that the sale of pumpkins be permitted along with the
sale of Christmas trees by the Tahoe Tree Company at the northwest
corner of Santa Anita and Foothill; and further that staff be
directed to prepare an ordinance to allow the sale of pumpkins
to be brought back to Council at a future date.
AYES:
NOES:
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Councilmembers Ch?ndler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski
Mayor Young
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Dan Ouerrey, 379 W. Lemon, 347 W. Longden, spoke to the matter of the
recent trash pickup increase in charges by Best Disposal. Thought
the increase was'excessive. He owns three properties in the City
and now pays a total of $1,788.48 a year for trash pickup. He also
owns an apartment building in'Monrovia and pays only $192.00 a year.
If his three trash bins were in Monrovia, it would be $556.00. He
does business in nine 'other cities and does not pay as much as he
does in Arcadia. Inquired if this contract with Best Disposal were
put out to bid. Mayor Young explained that the original contract
with Best Disposal was put out to bid, but they had the right under
the contract to request an incre,se; they had done so and Council
had approved it. Best had proven that their expenses, particularly
liability insurance and dumping fees, had increased sufficiently to
warrant an increase. She advised also that rates in Monrovia and
Bradbury were going up.
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Councilmember Lojeski explained the background in awarding the
contract to Best about four years ago. It had gone to bid and
included in the contract was the fact that Best could request
increases if sufficient reasons were presented. This had been done
and the increases were approved. Councilmember Lojeski also has
the bin service and agreed that the increase is high.
Mr..QuerreY'continued, in part, that he had to bring back his bin
himself and pick up rubbish left in the street recently. Councilmember
Gilb explained that that was when the dump closed at 4:00 p. m.
and Best had to travel miles further to dump and could not bring the
trucks back in time to have the bins taken into the back yards.
Councilmember Gilb also asked Mr. Querrey if his costs had increased
in his business. Mr. .Ouerrey replied that they had.
Councilmember Harbicht stated, in part, that he was not in favor of
this specific increase although he was in favor of an'increase ...
the mix of rates in Arcadia is different from other cities ... every
city is unique '" the rate for the can pickup which is the majority
of Best piCkup service has been below that of other cities. The
method of determining trash pickup rates is very complex... that
sometimes certain services may have to be subsidized by others. It
was not fair to compare rates with other cities ... there are other
things to be taken into consideration.
Mr'.,Quen::ey"said he just wanted to take this opportunity to let Council
. know how he felt and would go to curb can service instead of bins in
the future.
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HE':AR'ING v'J\m~i 11 'SCHEDULElj"a' pl1thi ?'h'~ir;"fn~F~n reY6'r1imeWdaf'i'ori'f1fO'?b~Jcceptance of work
SCHEDULED for street 1 ights at various ~10G'.1H6'ns"1.QwJdB';NO'?"!r81 for NOVEMBER 18,
( Nov. 18), 1 9~6 . , '" f" " " ,,' , 1 ..' d' . " ' ,,0
9("f ")"...;t""II,~;. .-.r ~,rlWv"D~'l:srl CH'1 T D"0I;oJ fj'.S I)(C';r'C j ,':\' ,nsm! r...,fhJl.J...'
. ,. ::.i.:..J ::.r,D "J ;.' .'"' :; .- '~ ~ '.".~ L~; .t,., :""'\~'('8 ,...1:- ..._
7b =)I'~G Oi{i ":i\~(;OP ::)5r\ t: .lJD1~ c1L,'7\ II.!'] JIJ'.)d.., ...<."; u., J)6'lJno..J
WORK j 2 'Jij.!,~"t i I ACCEPTE'o cit\'~ w6'r~ DyUOe'e\"iHi~'\ fB'de'~~'a fr\\\Nd fO'pl~aYrlt i ng the i nteri 0 r
ACCEPTED:? ()Si: :: icjf tne')jOFfY'^Lq b'fary .<:'f'Th,'(Tfr\,~l ~cdnfra,c'( ,p'N,ef'Q'f '$24,380 was funded
(L"-k-\""'~" -"'''r'f 1 ....'<:".t.h.."'''R~.. ."""'Sht':"'^'I'F'<d,,~:<i^, :J'~2r.""nJ'll '3r1..r 1'!1.l
l'l"a,.y-'" ,,"'''', ,rom:. e" evenue arl'ng' un . ..." ,.. ': " , .
Painting) ,hqrri zr ~~.3:~~1"0::1i' -:H1::t J5f1:) b:',s'I;~r) [:nf, ::;:)'V'T~~~ rqd S(lJ
, ' . \ ., h '.. rl" t~'-'1 "i- i~~'I(lr"""("~ "90 .,~, "r1
7c i1f(; ;'f:~ A,)bl. ;)[ll"Hl OJ ""''1:1 '.311 ,J"~(... .~ .:...., I"~ rl..i':"II" .J11..J~ t l.~J .,
1,drCOr:ff.RAU';}' . '{: j wAWARDED'"the 'cb'ni-rac"tl:for\iA'l'fi ngJ, >c:ls'l r\'g:lh~'dr 't-e's'fj ng of an
AWARDl . q nu:;' j .expl oratory.i:waterWel\'l '~';Cllob'JiNb." '604 [;_0;t'oc t'h'es roW 'bi dder McCa 11 a
sr{:Exploraro"'ry (I ;;;Brds\f: i'n';th~'anf?'un'}'16f.$5i3j'1 05~o'~i:~ (t~~b'p;~rp'O<s~,~f' thi s ~xpl oratory
Watet'-"We;ll,")}jC welln.w t03:i:1eteri\1i'ne:-; w.at~'r~qu'a! ft,\l~ ~I)'a: qu~)'J,itYJ'ay~ il ab 1 eat the
(fJW"Nb~~ 60'4')' 2 Par."3, sfiter. tThe~ am'ount" of" $'70,000'. 00 w~?;" app~6~';"i'a ted from the
'0" Wa:ter F.at-ilitliesbRepra'cem~nf'Fu'n'a t02~(l'~~r"th:ei'cors\; of engineering,
10\ , inspection, w~te~ qual,i~y t~st,i!1g,!spntJn~!!~(:,jg~"and the contract I
'0 ''')~\ Ii :tr),l al110unt ;J,ailt ,in!orm~l iti'e~~6r. jtre,guT~rjrr~$~:WW'~:bid or bidding
',' '~?;')'nf:r n"process('*ere wa'ive(!, an(j';thef:Ma'yor:abi:l.cit.Y::Clerk'w~re AUTHORIZEO
Vl9V", .. ,~,,, ::,:> to!'exetute a"coiitractej nSforlii'i appro~ed"By ':th~ ~.'titY'.Attorney.
'.'~r~I;Jr::f;. ~'~nj'?i f\');;h'l C:U;';:,iC; niD .')ill '10i C).'.0i ':;li~J ,., ,?U!.llr.,J t..! '(JI,..
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7d.sl<lT .":;'~IJr=J '1:';({'lO t:'1 ."~~.~.:- 'I,f)f;.lrt 'l.;';>(j 2b(\ 3,),Vf:;!<; (.,fHJ':t ,!(,~d. ,>.,.1
CONSUmNG zcf q,rCons idered sep~rate h;;:: )ef'~ag~ i 9 !i;'~J sb :':,!,;~:1}:31"
ENGINEERr~.~0 v-j r)'!i;;:~?CI;,," ~;d (I,; '."';"It '~,l11<1 .:'-'); 'i :'J~ r~: I).J !~.\ (.;7\llr.J An02
(.0nange',Grove>tJ .,_ .::~,r,~i':, '1firl.70 l~:;f\,; 2;),]t'1 :3'f,':'(!1(\~) (;~t "IiE'O} Jdh 2f.,W
" , " '. " . 'j
Av. Design) , ,i"lJr':;';")';::~r)r;~r!:'j:} O.ir:r ,":5>15.1 ~Fl O.~1 2(lnrr
(Job No. 565) , ,
.~. 'it " 1 :JCi'<"~\'''- ,i .,,' ~'i'6" \It.,''i~,') ""1'1
r~>.l!1'0"i ]id r.j '}'JI('l..i~~(jlJ:"O ?rr,' g>1:11 G. l:.:i.c/, --,~\J,. :;'i v, ~ .' ...... .1
l~,.;,~. "~"~ \.., ....... ,..\~. - . ,',. J. ~ .,'".' '~. . ,J \,'n.1
r7.e.~:1i'd 10 ~)f;0:l;~r;r '3jr'rli;L,~ flh:' J'i~:,~. ...:, ul :J'!.J,J\~' ,J[1LJ ) \~!T 9!1 \''i~l'~'~'.1''"
ADVERTISE APPROVED specifications for the contract 'fO'~11tj:Je~J;'~aintenance
FOR BIOS program - Job No. 620 - and AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to advertise
(Job No. 620) for bids. Estimated cost is $59,425.00.
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7f. y. \
REALLOCATION
OF CDBG FUNDS
29:0030
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APPROVED the reallocation of $100,000 from the Downtown Revitaliza-
tion Program to the Housing Rehab Program and directed staff to
submit the necessary documents to the Community Development
Commission.
7g.
SAN GABRIEL APPROVED the agreement between the City and Liebert, Cassidy &
VALLEY TRAINING Ifrierson for this year's San Gabriel Valley Training Consortium.
CON.SORTIUM o(lI1t.-The cost for the program is';'\$1,295.00. .
" ,?e-:~ ;(\~ ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY
<( P- '1((\11' COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GILB AND C~RRIED
I ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: ,
.nt
",' 7d.
CONSUL TING
~ ENGINEER
.- (Orange Grove
Av.)
REPORT
RECEIVED
AND
FiLED
?II)
c.
1{e.
f?
8.
8a.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1843
(INTRODUCED)
AYES:
NOIiS:
ABSENT:
'\
Councilmembers Chandler, Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
'None
Recommendation to retain a consulting engi~eer for preliminary
design of Orange Grove Avenue - Job No. 5~5.
Council member Harbicht requested that this item be withdrawn for
discussion. He felt that the $35,200 was too high a cost for a
preliminary design when apparently no agreement of any kind has been
reached with the City of Sierra Madre with regard to their portion
of the engineering and improvement of Orange Grove Avenue. Counci1-
member Lojeski said he had attende~ a meeting regarding placing of
curbs and gutters and elimination of some of the trees. Sierra
Madre representatives cited lack of money and low priority for
Orange'Grove Avenue. Staff stated that they thought that if they had
specific figures to discuss with Sierra Madre representatives, perhaps
they would have some way to go ahead with the plans. Mayor Young said
there was some talk about Arcadia providing a loan to Sierra Madre
which would be paid back in installments. It was suggested that
perhaps City personnel could give a guesstimate about costs. Suggest-
ion was also made that the County be contacted regarding the possibility
of obtaining some funds -- at least for the preliminary engineering.
Mayor Young said that apparently Supervisors Schabarum and Antonovich
have not been contacted. Councilmember Gilb volunteered to get in
touch with Supervisor Schabarum and discuss the matter.
Staff suggested that perhaps a letter could be written to Supervisor
Schabarum with a copy to Supervisor Antonovich describing the situation
especially if we could show specific costs.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Gi1b
and CARRIED that a letter be directed to Supervisor Schabarum with a
copy to Supervisor Antonovich describing the situation and including
an estimate of costs and funds available and that the report be
received and filed.
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Ordinance No. 1843, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 7 TO
ARTICLE I OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ELECTION DATES".
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8b.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1844
(INTRODUCED)
8c.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1845
(INTRODUCED)
8d.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5325
(ADOPTED)
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It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance
No. 1843 be INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
Nooe
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the I
title of Ordinance No. 1844, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY 'OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 4900.5 (a
4900.6 (a) (b) AND 4900.7 (a) OF ARTICLE IV, CHAPTER 9 OF THE ARCADIA,
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ABANDONED VEHICLES".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance
No. 1844 be INtRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
Counci1member Gi1b
None
Council member Gilb made inquiry before the vote as to whom the
authority in this matter would be delegated. Staff replied Associate
Planner or Assistant to the City Manager. The City Attorney said this
matter would not come up more than a few times a year (removing
abandoned vehicles from' properties). Councilmember Gilb felt that
either the City Manager or his assistant should be authorized to
order the removal of vehicles.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Ordinance No. 1845, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 8633 TO
ARTICLE VIII, CHAPTER 6 PART 3 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
RFLOCATION PERMIT FEES".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No.
1845 be INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
Councilmember Harbicht had inquired about the fee described in this
Ordinance prior to the vote. Staff replied that this corrects a I
deficiency in the current Code which does not provide for the setting
of such fees by resolution.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 5325, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES AUTHORIZED UNDER SB 821 AND
DESIGNATING A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES PROJECT".
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,8e.
f' CLAIM OF
A. SCHURER
(DENIED)
8f.
f CLAIM OF
D.HUTCHINSON
(DENIED)
9.
BEST
DISPOSAL
RATE
INCREASE
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It was MOVED by Council member Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member
Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that, Resolution
No. 5325 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
Counci1member Harbicht inquired prior to the vote what other options
the City might have and what is the cost of the bicycle lanes.
Staff replied that for a Class 3 lane -- which means joint use of
bicycles and automobiles in that automobiles could parkin them --
the cost would be approximately $2,OOO/mi1e. Previously such funds
have been expended on wheelchair ramps. Councilmember Harbicht said
he did not think wheelchair ramps accomplished much and expressed
concern that they allowed bicycles to be on the sidewalks.
On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of A. Schurer was
DENIED on MOTION by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member
Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
-:oUllcilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojesk,; and Young
None
None
On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of D. Hutchinson
was DENIED on MOTION by Counci1member Chandler, seconded by Mayor
Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
MATTERS FROM STAFF
The City Manager submitted to Council for consideration a proposed
communication to Best Disposal relating to the method in which the
residents were informed on the recent rate increase. It was felt
that the information distributed by Best was not adequate and did
not convey the exact way in which the rate increase was granted by
Council.
Staff explained a conversation it had with an employee of Best in
endeavoring.to obtain what the Company was telling the residents as
to the reasons for Best requesting an increase and the subsequent
action by Council. Considerable number of complaints had been
received by the City due to the increase and it was felt that the
residents deserved a better explanation ... that someone should be
informed how to handle the complaints and inquiries about the rate
i ncrea se.
Contents of the letter were discussed and it was the consensus of a
majority of Council that such a communication should be made stronger,
but directed only to the Company not to the residents. During this
consideration, staff noted that Best is required to list rates once
a year and have done so through the City Newsletter. It costs
about $1,400. and the last publication cost is overdue. Council-
member Lojeski said it is a real problem and will not go away.
Mayor Young felt the residents should be informed by a letter from
Best. It was agreed that a meeting with Mr. Cheney of Best be
arranged.
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HARBICHT
GILB
YOUNG
LOJESKI
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It was
member
letter
then MOVEO by Council member Chandler, seconded by Counci1-
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the
be directed to Best, but that it:not be sent to residents.
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, land Harbicht
Counci1members Lojeski and Young
None
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
I
Was pleased to receive the
condition of the City Jail
of those responsible.
positive communication concerning the
and would like to commend the efforts
Would like to see the issue of reducing the number of Planning
Commissioners placed on a future agenda for full Council discussion.
(This may be on the agenda for November 4.)
Referred to a communication from Rev. Robert Johnson (Arcadia
Presbyterian Church) relating to Pacific Waste Management written
on Church stationery and in response to his question, Jack Saelid,
821 Balboa Drive, said he did not know about this, but did know
that Rev. Johnson is very interested in this matter.
Staff advised that the variance on the Rancho Nursery will be
before Council November 4 ... steps which have been or will be
taken in connection with the nursery at 622 E. Live Oak Avenue
were detailed '" insurance has been received which the City
Attorney advised is adequate and the lack of sewer facilities is
going to be changed.
Staff explained that the Arcadia Redevelopment Plan is not
consistent with the General Plan and that is the reason for
the communication concerning this. Eventually a hearing will
be necessary on an amendment. The material Council received is
for information only at this time.
Advised that at the recent Los Angeles County Sanitation District
meeting there was discussion about the trash dumps. The Puente
Hills Dump is now closing every day between 1 :00 and 2:00 p. m. and
the Spadra Dump is closing at 11 :00 a. m., as they have reached their
quota. They are endeavoring to work it out so they can remain open
on Saturday mornings so they will have ,space for the normal dumping.
Trash is a real problem.
Was advised on the report contained in the Sept.18 Newsletter con-
cerning drug and alcohol abuse testinq -- that the City is not in-
volved in its testing of applicants
Resolutions which are to be voted on at the forthcoming League/
Ca1 ifornia Cities Conference will be distributed to Council... and"
prior to the voting date (October 21,1986) Counci1members will let
Mayor Young know how they would like her to vote.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned in memory of Cyrll Hluth who passed away September 28
in El Monte. Burfal at Calvary Cemetery.
I
Adjourned in memory of James Wallin, 75, a former Arcadian who was
active in civic affairs, died Wednesday in La Verne. He was the founding
president of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association and was for
two years its president and was also active in the Arcadia Rotary Club.
He served twice as president of the Chamber of Commerce in 1964 and in
1965. He was also active in leading tax override initiatives to provide
Arcadia schools with additional money. He was chairman of the organiza~
tion, Taxpayers for Fashion Park. He was an insurance broker with the
firm, Huntington Associates on Wheeler Avenue in Arcadia.
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