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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 17,1987_2 I I 29 :0121 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECDRDED AND DN FILE IN THE DFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE DF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: MINUTE APPROVAL (Feb.3,1987) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ 8Y TITLE ONLY CLOSED SESSION 1. PU8LIC HEARING WEED A8ATEMENT (APPROVED) 1,,0 r I~;' M I NUT E S CJTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGE~CY REGULAR,MEETING ' FEBRUARY 17 ,1987 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session, February 17, 1987'at 7:30 p. m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Rev. Roger Kramer, Arcadia Chdstian'Reformed Church Counci1member Robert Harbicht PRESENT: Counci1members Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young ABSENT: None On MOTION by Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Counci1member Lojeski and CARRIED the Minutes, of the February 3, 1987 Adjourned and Regular Meetings were APPROVED. Council member Gilb abstained as he was not present at the February 3, 1987 meetings. It was MOVED by Counci1member Chandler, seconded by Counci1member tOjeski and CARRIED that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be waived. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney announced that the City Council and the Redevelop- ment Agency met in CLOSED SESSION pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act Government Code Section 54956.8 to instruct its negotiators regarding potential price and potent'ia1 terms relating to the possible acquisition of properties in the City of Arcadia, specifically the Arcadia Nissan property. Additionally, at the conclusion of the regular meeting this evening, City Council will be adjourning to a CLOSED SESSION, also pursuant to the California Government Code specifically Section 54956.9(a) to discuss the existing personal injury case of Caldwell v. the City of Arcadia. Time and place to hear objections to the proposed weed abatement program for certain private property. Mayor Young declared the hearing open. No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by~ounci1member Chandler and CARRIED. It was MOVED by Counci1member Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski 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 Chandler, Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young None None 2/17/87 -1- 2. PUBLIC HEARING FENCING SWIMMING POOL VARIANCE ( GRANTEO;) c.e- , 0. (l {o.{\ \~('\ t,0 3. PUBLIC HEARING LA. 87-1 AGRICULTURAL/ DESIGN REVIEW CR ITER IA (APPROVED) / 29 :0122 Request of Mr. and Mrs. David A. Sapio for a variance to Section 3420 of the Arcadia Municipal Code which requires fencing for pool area. A swimming pool is being constructed on their property at 2146 Highland Oaks Drive. It was noted that the existing fencing adequately encloses the pool area from Highland Oaks Drive (west) and from the adjacent properties to the ,north and south ... the rear yard and pool area are 10catedadjai::ent. to the Santa Anita Spreading Basin. The yard area drops sharply at approximately an 85 degree slope for a distance of abput 75 feet ... the'slope terminates in the spread- ing basin which is an enclosed (fenced and gated) area. The applicants are requesting that additional fencing not be required to fence off the easterly (rear) portion of the site since it is not an accessible area by virtue of the steep high slope and the existing fencing which secures the spreadirig,basin area. The Planning and Building Departments have reviewed this and, based on the overall topography of the site and genera I inq.ccess ibi 1 ity of the pool area from the east, the public safety would not be jeopardized by the granting of the variance. ;. Mayor Young declared the hearing open. No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and'CARRIED. It was MOVED by CouncilmemberGilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the request be GRANTED. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young None None The Planning Commission on January 27, 1987 voted 5 to 2 (2 members abstaining) to recommend to the City Council this amendment adding regulations to the Arcadia Municipal Code which would, establish Architectural/Design Review criteria and procedures applicable to projects located within the City's Multiple-Family Residential, Commercial and Industrial zones. ' The report provides the background of Architectural/Design Review, an outline of the proposed regulations and the estimated staffing and implementation'costs. It also contains the draft language which would be incorporated into the Arcadia Municipal Code if this text amendment is adopted. . Mayor Young declared the hearing open. No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Council member Harbicht and CARRIED. , It was then MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Text. Amendment be APPROVED; that the Negative Declaration be approved and fi1ed;that this will not have a significant effect on the 'environment and that staff be directed to ,prepare the appropriate ordinance for introduction. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members'Chand1er, Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young None None 2/17 /87 -2- 4. 5. 5a. ROLL CALL I 5b. MINUTE APPROVAL (Feb.3.1987) (APPROVED) 5c. PROPERTY PURCHASE (Nissan) (APPROVED) i"pl 1d-9 f 5d. PURCHASE FURNITURE. FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT DERBY MOTEL (APPROVED) LJ 1"+ 9 fir I 5e. adjournment 6. 29:0123 CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT:' 'Members Chandlerl Gilb~ Harbicht. Lojeski and Young ABSENT: Nor\e ", On MOTION by Member Lojeski. seconded by Member Harbicht and CARRIED, the Minutes of' the Meeti ng of February 3 . 1987 ,were APPROVED. The Agency received and reviewed the Draft Agreement with Robert J. Low for purchase of a portion of the Arcadia Nissan property (61' x 190', 11.590 sq. ft. at $21.75 per sq. ft.. $252.082.50) at 333 E. Huntington Drive. This is needed to provide better access to the Northside Project as proposed by Emkay. It was MOVED by Member Lojeski. seconded by Member Harbicht. and CARRIED on roll call vote as ,follows that the Agency approve the purchase of the property as' set forth, in the Draft Agreement for purchase and sale of Real Pro'perty; and that the 'Agency Chairman and/or the Executive Director be,AUTHORIZEb to execute the Agreement and all documents necessary to complete the transaction, subject to approval by the Agency Counsel as, to form. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Chandler, Gilb. Harbicht, Lojeski and Young None None Staff submitted for review the Stipulation for Partial Compromise between the Agency and Parbhubhai 'J. Patel and Padmaben P. Patel for the purchase of the furniture, fixtures arid equipment at 226 E. Huntington Drive (Derby Motel) for $35.000. It was noted that staff will continue to negotiate with,the Patels on the 'acquisition of the real property. It was MOVED by Member Gilb. seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll' call vote as follows that the Stipulation for Partial Comp~mise for the purchase of furniture. fixtures and equip- ment for $35.000 be APPROVED; and that the Executive Director be AUTHORIZED to execute all documents related to this acquisition. subject to the approval as to ,form by the Agency General Counsel. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Chandler, Gilb. Harbicht. Lojeski and young None None The meeting adjourned to a CLOSED SESSION at the close of this regular meeting. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED 2/17/87 --3- 7. "pI f1l-q1 8. 8a. HEARING SCHEDULED 3-3-87 8b. CALL FOR BIDS - Job No. 615 8c. POUCE' , VEHICLES PURCHASE i f'. E,q J I f"'( 29:0124 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION' Bruce Low, 333' E. Huntington Drive, "The reason I am before you this evening is several months ago ,I had a telephone conversation with Council member Chandler and he had said to me that ,in the event that Arcadia Nissan leaves the City and moves on that we would commit to giving the City Council an opportunity to develop a method in which they may acquire or get control of the remainder ,of the Arcadia Nissan land. Subsequently,' I have had ,a conversation with Counci1- I member Lojeski and Counci1member Harbicht wh9, have expressed to me an interest in the same thing. Since that time '['.have had a conversation with Mayor Young and' Council member Charles, Gilb";.. explaining to them the conversations that I had'and I think that We have developed some interest. In addition; I tiavespoken with'George Watts and Peter Kinnahan in relation to both of those items. Basically, what I would ask of you this evening is to'give me soine indication so that I may assess your interest in taking a 60 daytime period and that you direct staff to begin workirigon a method in',which we can deliver the property or,a method in which you can become in control of that property. BaSically, I'm before you here this evening to honor a commitment that I made with Counci1member,Chand1er and with some of the other Councilmembers to do that...' and 'I would ask, again, that you give me some indication as to your interest and that joi.i . direct staff to follow through wHh your interest. I'm available' " for any questions that you might have.", The Council expressed interest in opening up some negotiations and Mayor Young stated, in part, that Council. is in mutual agreement that we will direct staff to look into wh'at we might accomplish within the next 60 days. Barbara Mahoney, 300 A1tura, requested a stop sign andlor a couple of speed bumps. She told of a child being hit last Sunday near her house and that she thought, that a stop sign on the corner of Paloma and Monte 'Vista might have prevented the accident. She talked with several people in the neighborhood and they, too, fee1'that maybe a speed bump or two on A1tura would slow down' a lot of the traffic. The Director of Public Works will prepare a study of the intersection for Council review. CONSENT ITEMS ./ SCHEDULED a public hearing for'March 3, 1987 on the appeal filed by Murray Seidner from the decfsion' of the Planning Commission for denial of his modification request to create three lots at 1604-1610 Ho lly Avenue and 369 W. NO,rman Avenue. I / APPROVED the plans and specifications for the construction of under- ground electrical services .. first alley south of Huntington Drive (Santa Anita Avenue to Second Avenue) Job No. 615 and AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to advertise forbids. , AUTHORIZED the purchase of eight police patrol vehicles through the State of California Purchasing'Program. Staff report outlined the procedure and the savings through this process. The City is authorized to go this route by Resolution No. 4952. Cost of the eight vehicles would be $106,006.74. Funds are in the Capital Improvement Project Fund FY 1986-87. ' 2/17/87 -4- 8d. FIRE PUMPER purchase 1 ,:: f;,q;hA( 8e. HUNTINGTON BANK ATM AT METHODIST HOSP IT AL I '6~ f 9. 9a. FOUNTAIN HUNTINGTON & SANTA ANITA I 29:0125 AUTHORIZED the purchase of a fire pumper from Universal Mack, Inc., in the amount of $167,043 including sales tax b~sed on bids recently utilized by the City of Sierra Madre. Funds in the Capital Improvement Program for 1987-88. APPROVED the Chino. Valley Bank as the, party authori,zed to act pursuant to a consent to license (and an Exhibit A) sUbject to their'written affirmation as approved by the City Attorney to assume all of the rights, liabilities. and obligations of the'Huntington Bank ATM facility at the Method'istHospital. NOTE: . Acquisition of the Huntington Bank by Chino Valley Bank is pending. ' . , " ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CHANDLER AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: ' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Chandler. Gil b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young None None CITY MANAGER' Discussion ensued on the suggestion of Counci,lmember Harbicht con- cerning restoring the fountain at Huntington Drive and Santa Anita (County property) to working 'condition. It was noted in Councilmember Harbicht's communication that the County has agreed to restore the fountain at an anticipated cost of between eight and nine thousand dollars. They will not agree to maintain the fountain which is estimated to cost about $3,000 per year., It was suggested that perhaps one of the downtown groups take the responsibility for maintaining the fountain and the City could contribute $3,000 toward that effort. Should it not work out, it could be terminated after the first year. At Councilmember Harbicht's invitation, George Fasching gave a little background on the fountain ... it was presented to the County by the Arcadia Rotary Club and dedicated in 1963 "To those of Arcadia who have given their lives during.the wars". It operated until 1973 when it had to be turned off in order to comply with the Los Angeles County Energy Conservation program which required all decorative fountains be turned ,off. It remained off until November of 1979 when it was repaired and reactivated. Then in 1980 the pump burned out. The Arcadia Beautiful Commission expressed an interest to the Arcadia Rotary Club'in restoring the fountain last year. He reiterated what Councilmember Harbichthad stated and advised that the County is now restoring the fountain .... a complete rebuild job is,underway. He has received two bids from swimming pool maintenance people -- they vary from $150 to $200 per month on a twice weekly basis. He asked for a conmitment from the City for $3,000 annually for maintenance or perhaps the City could make an annual donation to a local service club who would have direct responsibility. Discussion ensued and it was Councilmember Lojeski's observation that he would rather have it done: through the City... it would have better control. Councilmember Gilb questioned the liability aspect ... whose liability... if SOmeone would get hurt. The City Manager mentioned that the City does have joint operations with,the County with mutual hold harmless contracts. These will have to be reviewed. It was agreed that having the fountain work again,would go a long way in what the City is trying to do in the downtown area. 2/17/87 -5- 9b. TRANSPORTATION ZONE FOR SG VALLEY , pR A' RESOLUTI ON NO. 5343 (AOOPTEO) .,/' 10. lOa. RESOLUTION NO. 5342 (ADOPTED) lOb. CLAIM OF D.K.WHITE (DENIED) '(fl5 f: CIO' 29:0126 , It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the City proceed with this project and that not more than $3,000 annually be,expended for the maintenance of the fountain and that the insurance issue be looked into. AYES: NOES,: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, 'Ha,rbicht, Lojeski, and Young None' None St:a ff outl ined in an extens i ve report'dated February 12, 19B7 the I proposed formation of the San Gabriel Valley Transportation Zone. The Zone is,being ,formed, for the specifiC purpose of replacing a number of 'existing'RTD bus lines in the San Gabrfel Valley with zone operated bus service. It is estimated'that utilization of the private contractors would net a 30% siving~ ovei existing RTD service costs. The 30% is scheduled to help stabilize, b~s fares ,and to improve service in the San Gabriel Vall€y. The ~ransitiori is'expected to take about two years. If this is approved by Council, the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission is requiring 'cities to adopt a resolution indicating aPProval,of the final application and willing- ness to be incorp?rated into the Zone, service area. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5343, 'entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE FINAL ZONE APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THt LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE FORMATION OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRANSPORTATION ZONE". It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Chandler' and CARRIED on rollcall vote as follows that Resolution No. 5343 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. , , AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers'Chandler, Gilb; Harbicht, Lojeski and Young None None' CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney 'presented, expl ained 'the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5342, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ~COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DISSOLVING THE CITY YOUTH ~ COMMISSION EFFECfIVE JUNE 30, ,19B7". , ' It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5342 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young None None On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of D. K. White was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: , NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young None None .2/17/B7 -6- 29:0127 11. MATTERS FROM STAFF " None .' :(1 12. LOJESKI Mf,TTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS I GILB " Commended staff on the home, improvement program for which lTIany communications,of appreciation have been received. Advised that she h~s appointed a sma]]. committee to in some way celebrate the Bicentennial of the Constitution which will be September 17. Pertinent infonnation, and material have'been. received. YOUNG '. , , . ' " Was advi sed by Mayor Young tl1at she has liad some correspondence from Newcast1 e recently ,abou,t having 'a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade. In response to his question" Council member Gi1b was informed that Mr. Mattar is apparently starting 'over with his home addition at 1328 baklawn Road; that he will have to start' allover ... going through the H9meowners' Association, etc.; that he may have a new architect now. GILB ~~ f \1-\ Referred to ,rental of school' property and noted some of the fees which have been publicized '... and asked what if the Recreation Commission or the AYSO or pther groups would like to rent some of the facilities, how is,the fee determined? Staff did not know, but will seek out the information from the school. Councilmember Lojeski said he attended the meeting'when this was discussed (the School Board meeting) and it did not appear as though they had a rental schedule. In response to an inquiry, the City Clerk advised that'the Los Angeles Coutlty Auditor had estimated the cost to Arcadia of the Special Election scheduled for April 21 to be approximately $32,000. This was in the event th~ School cancels,its election due to the fact that as of this date, only three persons (the incumbents) have filed papers for re- election. There are three offices to be filled. Discussion ensued on the City's position should this oc.cur and it was tlie consensus that the City's measure scheduled to be'voted on at the same time be withdrawn and presented at a future election. In order to allow time for such an action to be taken should the School withdraw, it was MOVED by Council- member Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that this meeting ADJOURN TO MONDAY, FEBRUARY'23, 1987 at 5:30 p. m. ' GILB ELECTION DISCUSSION AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and young None None, I RECREATION It was 'MOVED by Counci1member:Gi1b, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht COMMISSION '~and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the tenn of recently (SINCLAIR) 1,D appointed John Sinclair to the Recreation Commission be for a full e~ . term of four years terminating June 30,1991. The Minutes reflected C/ ~(I this appointment to be a continuous one... the term will now be for '. fZ,t tDfI' the four year period. .' ~ AYES: Counci1members Chandler, Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young NOES: None" ABSENT: None 2/17/87 -7~ CLOSEO SESSION IN MEMORY (KOEPPEL) IN MEMORY (SCHAEFER) ATTEST: 29:0128 Council entered a CLOSEO SESSION, RECONVENED AND ADJOURNED as fo1ijows: ADJOURNMENT Mayor Young adjourned the meeting in memory' of Donald A. Koeppel who passed away recently. ',Mr.' Koeppel was a leader ln Los Angeles business and civic affairs and served as Chairman of the Greater, Los Angeles Urban Coalition and the Los Angeles Regional Purchasing Council. .He was President of the Los Angeles Rotary Club and President and Director ,of Cancer Research at the County-USC Medical Center. Mr. Koeppel was on the Inspector'Genera1 's Office during World War II and received the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal. He was a'native of Chicago, Ill., a graduate of Northwestern University and a Trustee Emeritus of" the University of Red1ands'. Mr. Koeppel is survived by. his wife, Gloria, three sons, Bruce, John and Robert and a brother, Joseph J. ServJces were'schedu1ed for Wednesday, February 18 at the Arcadia Congregational Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Don's name may be made to Cancer Research Assoc,., USC Medical Center. Counci1member Lojeski adjourned the meeting in memory of a long time resident and'loca1 tusiness leader, Mark Schaefer, who was 73 years old. Mark was a leader in the Arcadia business community. 'He passed away Wednesday of a heart attack at the Monrovia YMCA. He was founder and senior partner of Mark Schaefer Associates, the Arcadia accounting firm that is constructing a three story office building at the, corner of First Avenue and Huntington Drive. He was a CPA in Arcadia fo'r more tnan 25 years. ,Mr. Schaefer was active in the Arcadia Rotary Club and'wasa former member of the Monrovia Rotary Club. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and past president and past district governor of the-Foothills Chapter of the Society of Ca1Hornia Accountants. He also was a member of the American Institute of CPA's. Mark was very' active in civic and religious organizations in the community. He was a member of the Temple Shaarei Tikvah in Arcadia and the Pasadena Jewish' community. . He is survived by his wife, Evelyn and 'sons Howard, James and Arthur; daughters-in-law Denise and Lauri Schaefer and three grandchildren. Services were held last Friday. Rememberances may be made in his memory to the Jim Wallin Scholarship Fund, the Rotary Foundation ... which has set up such an entity. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p. m. to Monday, February 23, 1987 at 5:30 p. ,m. for the purpose of discussing steps which might be taken concerning the April 21 special election, I Yh~~I;;?'~lf Mary B. Y ng, M or I ~~"'~c~ -8- 2/17/87