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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 7,1987_2 I I 29:0226 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK / INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (June 16,1987) (APPROVED) ORD. 8 RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY CLOSED SESSION M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL Cf THE C.ITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA RFDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MFETI ~;G JULY 7, 1987 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Session, July 7, 1987 at 7:30 p. m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber, Rev. Emile J. Be11etty, Holy Angels Catholic Church Planning Director William Woolard PRESENT: Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gi1b ABSENT: None On MOTION by Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 16, 1987 were APPROVED. It was MOVED by Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Counci1member Chandler and CARRIED that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and that tre reading in full be waived. CITY /1TTORNEY Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.5 the City and the Agency met in a CLOSED SESSION pricr to this meeting to confer with legal counsel concerning the existing eminent domain action of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency vs. Jackson. The City also met with their labor Relations Representative to discuss negotiations. At the conclusion of this meeting, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agenc} and the City Council will adjourn to a CLOSED SESSION pur's~ant to Government Code Section 54956.9 to discuss the existing lawsuit of E1 Monte vs. Arcadia/Rodeffer/Public Storage. Additionally, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency will meet in a CLOSED SESSION to instruct the City Negotiator regarding potential bargaining transactions'concerning property between Huntington Drive and First and Wheeler and the railroad area. A~d also to discuss the Nissan property on Huntington Drive. PRESENTATIONS On behalf of the City Council, ~ayor Gi1b presented plaques of appreciation for the efforts and accomplishments of the fo110wino outgoing members of various Boards and/or Commissions as indicated: Dr. James Chinn, Parking Place Commission Dr. Margaret Gale, Arcadia Beautiful Commission John Fee, Planning Commi3sion Tom Galinski, Planning Commission Ron Street, Sister City CommTSSTOn /' 7/7/87 , 1', 1. PUBLIC HEARING (T.A. 87-9) (APPROVED) .; fI', 2. PUBLI C HEARING (T.A. 87-10) (APPROVED) 29:0227 THE OATH OF OFFICE WAS THEN ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY CLERK TO THE fOLLOWING INCOMING MEMBERS OF VARIOUS BOARDS AND/OR COMMISSIONS AS INDICATED: j Karen Benven~to, Arcadia Beautiful Commission James Hanrahan, Parking PlaCe Commission Tom Clark, Planning Commission Sue Nevin, Recreation Commission Peter Daily, Sister City Commission Counci1members Young, Lojeski, Chan~ler and Harbicht, liaisons I to the various Commis~ions'~hen presenteo t~e incoming Commissioners with their credentials, a City pin and welcomed them to the City family. . ' Consideration of Text AmenGm~nt 87-9 amending sections relating to landscaping requirements in the commercial and industrial zones. The proposed changes are listed in staff report dated July 7, 1987 and are a result of ,recommendations of the City Council appointed committee to develop architecura1 design criteria. In addition to the architectural design regulations dHe10ped. by the Committee, the Committee recommended that the minimum percentage-of required parking lot landscaping in commercial and industrial zones and the number of required trees be increased. It was noted that the proposed changes would complement the new Architectural Design Review regulations and improve the appearance of' parking areas. Based on the initial study findings, a Negative Declaration has been prep,red. Mayor Gi1b declared the hearing open. No one desirin9 to speak, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Chandler and CARRIED. It was then MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1- membEr Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Text Amendment 87-9 be APPROVED; that the Negative Dec1arati0n be APPROVED and filed and find that the text amendment will not have a significant effect on the environrr.er,t and dir'Ect the City Attorn~y to prepare the appropriate ordinance. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gi1b None None j Consideration of Text Amendment B7-10 deleting Division 0, Title 5 of Part 6 of the Arcadia Municipal Code which relates to Plan Review Procedures for ,the Commercial Planned Deve10pment-1 zone. The P1arning Commission at its June g, 1987 meeting voted ,5 to 0 with two members absent to recommend the approval of this, Text Amendm€~t. The proposed plan re~iew procedures are outlined in staff report dated July ,7, 1987. Mayor Gi1b declared the hearing open. Ray Brockus, 1309 Standish, questioned what effect this would have on the mini-mall situation. Counci1member Harbicht replied that it will have no effect; this is merely for the purpose of eliminat- ing duplicate reviews. I I 7 /7/87 -2- I I I 29:0228 No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Young and CAP,RIED, " It was then MOVED by CouncilmembEr' Chandler, seconcled by Council- member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote'as follows that Text Amendment 87-10 be APPROVED; t~at the Negative Declaration be approved and filed; find that the text amendment ~i11 not have a significant effect on the environment, and diy'ect the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate,ordinance. ~ AYES: NOES:, ABSENT: Chand1er,'Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gi1b , . Counci1members None None 3. i AUDIENCE PARTIC1PP,TION Ed Lehman, 8133 Sepu1vedq Blvd., Van Nuys, Business Agent for AFSCME Local 2264, representing the blue collar unit employees with the City, referred to negotiations which have been ongoing between the City and Local 2264 and stated, in part, that the members are faced with a very special circumstance ... 20 of the 46 unit members are eligible to retire, many of these employees are not eligible for Medicare due to the fact that they have not been in the Social Security System. This was brought to the City's attenticn in 1985 b~t'the best agreement reached was a provision for health insurance premium payments up to the age 65 for those employees who retire with 125 days of sick leave. No one has retired under that provision. He noted that henceforth all new employees in the City will be required to pay into Social Security and they will be covered by Medicare in the future. During this presentation; Mr. Lehman introduced Chuck Morones who has worked for the City for 37 years and is retiring this July 9; also, Gary Fow1e~, who worked for the City for 7 years and 25 years with another city, both ineligible for Medicare. He askeq Council to continue negotiations on this issue for the new Memorandum of Understanding and that these employees not be denied retroactivity on their pay raises 'simply because this issue has been brought to the attention of Council. It was also suggested byMr,' Lehman that Council consider adopting a Labor Relations Ordinance which would establish a mediation process when an impasse is reached: This has been brought to the attention of Council as it is their'on1y recourse .., they are not here to demonstrate against Council but just to demonstrate their concerns. (SEE PAGE 5 FOR COUNCIL ACTION.) . I, Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon, state~, in part, that following the publicity about mini malls, he started observing them allover Pasadena and this area. One of the problems it seems is the matter of ,the signs on these mini malls, When a business is in a single building of perhaps 1,000 sq. ft. that business is fairly limited when:it comes to putting up signs. However, when the buildings are divided up fO,r little bu?inesse's as in the mini malls, many different signs are put up -- different sizes -- conflict in colors, etc. -- advertising this and that. Another thing that adds to the deterioration in looks are the signs that are placed on windowi of businesses; some of them have paper signs plastered allover the windows so that one can not even see in. He noted. this on Duarte and Huntington and First. He noted that in West Arcadia near the Pavilion, there is a mini mall where every sign is uniform and therefore does not have such a cluttered look. He referred to the' Towne Centre Building in which Counci1member Lojeski maintains an office. He said that if you want to look at it that way, a multi- story building is really 6 - 7 mini malls stacked one on another. -3- 7/7/B7 " , .,! :11 '~\;J' CLOSED SESSION 29:0229 Mr. Fletcher suggested Rerhaps it could start with the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor GilD replied that Council is studying this now to see if some of the violations can te cleaned up. Council- member Lojeski replied in reference to his office in the Towne Centre Building, it was part of the lease agreement for the occupants that they were not permitted to put anything on the windows except drapes and, they had to be of an approved kind. Ray Brockus, 1309 Standish, stated, in part, that he is interested in serving on the Senior Citizens' Commission. He has had much experience with Senior Citizen organizations and the Veterans Administration and has learned a great deal that our senior citizens I should be aware of. Feels he could do a lot for the Senior Citizens' Commission. ' Dan Johnson, 406 Canyon, 'Monrovia, stated, in part, that he wished to call Council's attention to a problem with the Safety Code with regard to pool fencing -- Section 3420, page 107. It states that fences must be 4'0" high to the finished grade on both sides of fence. .His inspecting experience has been with County that this approach is for the side to be py.otected. This has caused a problem with landscaping. He told the owner a 5' retaining wall as barrier would be adequate. Since then, he finds he has to install a 4' fence on top of the retaining wall at 1035 Hampton Road. Mr. Johnson further said he had been told by the inspector that there would be a $350 fee 'for a variance request and would take several months. In response to a question, staff said a text amendment would be appropriate and it was MOVEO by Councilmember Harbicht seconded by Councilmember Chandler and CARRIED that staff delay enforcing this particular case until a text amendment is processed. Claudine Storey, 1101 Panorama, stated, in part, that she as a parent was concerned about alcohol ar.d drug abuse at open parties parties held at private homes, but where the guests pay a price for the party. She pointed out that there are very few places in Arcadia for teens to go and inquired about the Armory property as a possible site for a teen center. She also inquired about 'the once-proposed auditorium and wondered if the money were still there. Mayor Gilb replied he could tell her about teen centers -- in the past there have been four of them in Arcadia. They had to close everyone because there were so'many problems. Not always problems with Arcadians, but out-of-towners. There is no way to keep outsiders out. There were many problems includilng complaints from neighbors. A private club would not be able to get insurance. As far as the auditorium money, it is still there -- $100,000 and is gathering interest. Also advised that everything is being done to close down the private parties. Councilmember Young said Council did not want to discqurage them; perhaps they could come u~' with a new idea on how to handle this. ' Linda Daggett, 800 'La Cadena, spoke also to the matter of teen centers stating that perhaps a new approach could be tried to keep out-of-towners out of the area. Mayor Gilb said this is difficult. Mrs. Daggett said perhaps identification could be required. Th'is is done at the junior high dances. They had one drug bust. This does not solve the problem. They feel they need help and support from the Council. Mayor Gilb stated that the Council will adjourn to an executive session to discuss labor relations matters. 7/7/87 -4- I I I CLOSED SESSION 4.~. . ,';".....' " .' ~\ ~~ \\'~ ' \h!.. ~ ,\ ~ \ '(\' . ~ ' " ~l7 5. 6. 6a. ROLL CALL 29:0230 Council entered a CLOSED SESSION, reconvened and Mayor Gi1b made this announcement: "The City Council; in closed session, authorized a continuing of negotiations with the group'and Dan Cassidy, the City's 'negotiator, will meet with Mr. Lehman to set up an appointment after this meeting. The City Council will not take action on the salary resolution at this meeting and would like to take action at the next regular meeting." BOARD~ AND COMMISSIONS The Parking Place Commission requested authorization to use surplus' Community Development and Block Grant Funds to reconstruct and restripe Parking District #1. parking lots and slurry seal and restripe Parking District #2., Additionally, the Commission re- quested that a portion of such funds be used to improve the land- scaping of the Districts, especially District #1. Counci1member Harbicht inquired if there are temporary measures that could be taken with respect to Parking District #1 and referred to the cost. Staff replied that the lot showed evidence of cracking; it could be resurfaced. Counci1member Harbicht further stated that there were redevelopment plans in that general area and he felt that eventual private development would impact on the lots. He did not want to see the City rebuild them and then have to repair after development in the area was completed. Perhaps Council could hold off on this for the present. Mayor Gi1b said things do not move very quickly and to wait for the redevelopment proposed in the area to get started would mean a very long wait to do anything about the park- ing district. Gordon Penhar1ow, 301 Sharon Road, Chairman, Parking Place Commission, stated, in part, that the Commission had discussed this. He does not feel Parking Distri.ct #1 is an area of any major potential redevelop- ~ent within the next year. The parking District is in poor shape there are weeds growing through the blacktop, the blacktop is cracking and the whole parking area is an eyesore. District #2 is in bad shape, too. Something needs to be done. It should be resurfaced and the planting and sprinklers added. The area will further deterioriate. Maintenance is very high because of the poor shape of the lots.' Proposal is to improve by resurfacing and reconstructing the lot and keeping it in shape. Surplus funds are available for this project. It was MOVED by Mayor Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council AUTHORIZE the use of up to $88,000 in surplus City Ccmmunity Deve10pment'and Block Grant Funas for parking lot improvements to Parking District Nos. 1 and 2; that the Public Works Department prepare a concept design and refine cost estimates for the proposed improvements and submit fO,r review. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb Counci1member Harbicht None COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOP~IENT P,GENCY PRESENT: ABSENT; Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gi1b None 7/7/87 -5- 6b. MINUTE APPROVAL (June 16,1987) (APPROVED) 6c. ADJOURNMENT -,,~ ~~J 7. e. Ba, b, c HEARINGS SCHEDULED p', 8d. TRACl NO,44956 FINAL MAP 8e. ASSEM8LY BILLS 8f. BID CALL 8g. / SLURRY V SEAL ' BID CALL ~o~ f' 8h. WORK ACCEPTED (Job No. 622) ,~ q' y1 8i. CONTRACT AWARD (Lighting) (Job No, 624) 29 :0231 On MOTION by Member Young, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Meeting of June 16, 1987 were APPROVED. ' . L The meeting adjourned to a CLOSED SESSION after the Regular Meeting this evening and then td 7:00 p. m., July 21,'1987. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS I a. CQnsideration of Text Amendment 87-11 amending Section 9275.1.52.3 of the Arcadia Municipal Code to'a11ow plant nurseries in residential zones with an approved Co~ditiona1 Use Penn it . AUGUST 4, 1987 [, , I b. Consideration of Text Amendment 87-12 amending p,ection 9262.4.3.c.4 of the Arcadia Municipal rode ~y aading an exception to the sign regulations to permit banners and/or flags to be located outside of any building provided that such location is not less than 500."feet from adjacent public rights of way. JULY 21, 1987 I c. Consideration of a Text Amendment 87-13 adding Section 9266.1.4 to the Arcadi~ Municipal Code to permit 1qca1 offices for elected State or Federal gqvernment officials to be located within the M-1 Planned Industrial District zone. JUL Y 21, 1987 APPROVED the final map of Tract No. 44956 fOr a seven lot subdivision at 1111- - 1125 S. Eighth Avenue, 'subject to the condition that before the Final Map is recorded, all outstanding conditions of approval must ~e complied with. Considered separately (Page 7) Considered separately (Page 7) APPROVED plans and specifications and AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the annual street maintenance 1987-88 Slurry Seal Job No. 626. This project will be financed from State Gas Tax Funds. I ACCEPTED the work performed by Atkins and Atkins, General Builders, in the Police Department Pistol Range Building Remodel Job No. 622. Final contract amount of $147,047.33 was funded from Capital Outlay Funds. Final payment AUTHORIZED in accordance ~ith the terms o~: the contract. ' ,I!: AWARDED the contract for the street lighting installation at 11800 Goldring Road (Corporation Yard) Job No.' 624 to the low bidder, A. E. C. Eagle Rock in the amount of $17,000; all informal ides or irregularities in the bids or bidding process were waived and the Mayor and City Clerk were AUTHORIZEO to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney 7/7/87 -6- I I 8j. WORK ACCEPTED q (Job No. ,/0 621) Y \ J", 8k. WORK ACCEPTED 1'\ 0 (Job No.I,.I\ 578) \'" 81- ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ) (Job No. 625) "- " , " 8e. ASSEMBLY BILLS RE. WASTE-TO- ENERGY 8f. ITEM CONTUIUES TO 7-21-87 29 :0232 ACCEPTED the work performed by Industrial Asphalt in the reconstruc- tion of various streets, Job No. 621 and AUTHORIZED final payment in accordance with the terms of the contract. Final contract amount , J' of $191,128.54 was funded from State Gas Tax ana Federal Section 2126 Funds. ACCEPTED the work completed by Bernards Bros. Construction Company for the construction of the City Corporation Yard, Job No. 578. Total cost of the work is $2,711,162. AUTHORIZED final payment in accordance with the terms of 'the contract. APPROVED plans and specifications and AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to advertise for bids for curb" gutter and driveway aprons on Golden West Avenue from south City limits north to Naomi Avenue. Estimated cost is $14,000. Of this amount $6,000 would be the City share for engineering and payment (which would be funded from State Gas Tax Funds) and the property owners' share would be $8,000. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER'LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CHANDLER AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS THAT ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS BE AND THEY ARE HEREBY APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb None None Consideration of four Assembly Bills (Nos. 221, 222, 223 and 545). Counci1member Harbicht referred specifically to AB 545 which re- quires that at, least 50% of the trash to be burned by a waste-to- energy facility come from the area surrounding the proposed project; also that recyclable and hazardou~ materials be removed from the waste stream prior to incineration. He felt that the former would preclude one of the proposals being considered -- that of sending the material on trains out to the desert and burning it there~ Also, removing the recyclable materials from the waste stream prior to incineration would make any propcsal uneconomical. Councilmember Harbicht favored the other three bills and MOVED to support Assembly Bill Nos. 221, 222 and 223 and that comments made at this meeting relative to AB 545 be forwarded to the Senate Local Government Committee in Sacramento and to Assemblywoman Sally Tanner, the author of the bills. Motion seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on ro 1,1 call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb None None The item on the consideration of plans and sepcifications and the .call for bids for the construction of wheelchair ramps, Job No. 619 was continued to the next regular meeting, July 21. Councilmember Harbicht would like to know what other options are there for expenditure of the funds authprized under Senate Bill 821 for the construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities at various locations. It was noted in the staff report that unexpended funds are available from the 1985 pedestrian facilities project, Councilmember Harbicnt fe 1t there are many of these ramps in all the good spots, those that generate a lot of pedestrian traffic or wheelchair, but they do encourage bi~ycle and skateboard riding on the sidewalk which is dangerous. He just wondered if for $31,000 are the citizens receiv- ing much of a return. Councilmember Young observed that they /are not just for wheelchairs; they are used by the elderly who have a hard time going up and do~n on curbs. 7/7/87 r _7_ 9. t SENIOR CITIZENS' COMMISSION . SENIOR (I' CITIZENS' COMMISSION 10. lOa. OROINANCE NO. 1862 (ADOPTED) 0\0:\ "Sf" - . \ ,,\ 1(\ , J~ lOb. ORDINANCE NO. 1863 vi INTRODUCED) 10c, RESOLUTION NO. 5361 iNO 'ACTION TAKEN) 29:0233 Appointments It was MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Henrietta Loeffler be appointed on a permanent basis to a term expiring June 30, 1988. Mrs. Loeffler has been acting in Commissioner Joseph's absence for the last six months. Mr. Joseph has been ill during that time and Sftn no longer serve on the Co~ission. AYES: Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young. and Gi1b NOES: None . A8SENT: None I It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconQed by Mayor Gi1b and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that' William Dillon be appointed to a two year term on the Senior Citizens' Commission (expires June 30, 1989). This will replace Roy Long whose Iterm expired June 30, 1987. AYES: NOES: . ABSENT: Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Loj~ski, Young and Gilb None None CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented, explained the cPDtent and read the title of Ordinance No. 1862, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2251 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING MEMBERSHIP OF THE PLANNING COMMI SS ION " . -- It was MOVED by Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Gi1b and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1862 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. ' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Young and Gi1b Councilmember Lojeski None The City Attorney presented for introduction, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1863, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, AMENDING THE DEFINITIONS FOR EATING ESTABLISH_I MENTS (9220.23.1) AND RESTAURANTS (9220.51.1 )". ' It was MOVED by Councilmember,Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1863- be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. I P.YES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chan~)er, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gi1b None None See Page 5. " 7/7/87 -8- 10d. ( : CLAIM OF r J. CHEN (DENIED) I 10e. CLAIM OF PACIFIC BELL (DENIED) 10f. LATE CLAIN ! & CLAIM OF R. CORWIN FOR B. CORWIN (DENIED) 11. 12, MINI MALLS (AUGUST !l) GARAGE ~ ( SALES II JUL Y 21 1;J I BEST DISPOSAL COMPANY LOJESKI ROOFING 29:0234 On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of J. Ch:n was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councllmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb None None On recommendation of the City ,Attorney, the claim of Pacific B:ll was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councll- member Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Concilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb NOES: None ABSENT: None On recommendation of the City Attorney, the appl~cation for leave to present a late claim of R. Corwin for B. Corwln was APPROVED and the claim of R. Corwin for B. Corwin was DENIED on M~TION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember LOJeskl and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb None None MATTERS FROM STAFF None MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Reference was made' to a mini mall report included in the July 2 Newsletter to Council. Further consideration will be given to this subject on August 4 at which time staff will submit another report including, size, controls, what other cities are doing about mini malls, etc. Discussion held on regulations for garagE s~les and the need for additional control measures, i. e., limitation on the numbers of sales a person may have during a year, location on the property for the displaying the merchandise for sale, etc. It was the consensus that a permit be issued at no charge; that a stipulation be made that no new items be placed out; that the sale not be conducted in the front yard. It was noted during this considera- tion that adopting regulations is not an intention t9 stiffle legitimate garage sales -- but an effort to stop those who are making it a business out of their homes. The City Attorney will prepare an ordinance for Council review at the July 21 regular meeting. Staff noted ~ new General Manager of Best Disposal -- Dale Newton. Was informed on the present status of the building permit at 284 Hacienda Drive with regard to the roof. The owner has until July 28 to take advantage of the permit which expires on that date. Staff felt the owner would comply. Staff, also advised on what has transpired thus far on the roof situation at 805 Coronado Drive. A meeting has been held with Mrs. Hart who has been infor!T,ed as to how she can structurally comply with the code requirements. There is a deadline on this also. -9- 7/7/87 PIT BULL HARBICHT CABLE TV , ~ TREES ,~, YOUNG SINGLE FAMILY ZONING GILB FINANCE DIRECTOR GILB ANOAKIA CLOSED SESS ION 13. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT (July 21,1987 7 :00 p.m.) ATTEST: 29 :0235 Reference was made to the many complaints about pit bulls ... and the publicity,. As information comes in, staff will forward it to Council. , Stated, in part, that he had received notices from Cable TV that his rates would increase and in discussing this with staff was advised that the City does not have any control over this ... nor does anyone. To'him this constitutes a: monopoly much like the Edison or Gas Company, but Cable TV is not regulated by the Publlc Utilities Commission and not treated as though they were a public utility... although Councilmember Harbicht felt to all intents and purposes they are. In response to questions, staff advised tha't with the exception of the franchise fee and the business license the City does not have any other taxing powers. Councilrilember Hc.rbicht expressed further concern and felt this is something'Council should be thinking about. Staff said it could provide a report on what has created the regulatory problem on rate setting, etc. In reference to the possible adoption of a tree ordinance, Council- member Harbicht felt it would be a good idea if the individual Council- members would impart their thinking along this line to staff who would be working on this. He did not feel trees are an endangered species in the City and noted his observation when hiking up the Mount Wilson trail and down the canyon ... there are countless numbers of trees. ~e felt the ordinance could designate the trees which should be saved, etc. I Asked staff to contact San Marino to ascertain what that City is doing about families in R-l zones. She had heard that they have an ordinance whereby when a homeowner applies for a permit to add a bedroom, they must also add a garage, Report to be prepared for Counc il . Mayor Gilb expressed regret that the Finance Director. Gerald M. Shuster, is retiring and on behalf of the City Council wished him good luck, Was informed by the Fire Chief that his Department has been working on:this for some time now. They were waiting for the school year to end so they could proceed. There is a major inspection of the building taking place. The School is operating under a Conditional Use Permit issued by the County prior to the time the property was annexed to the City. The Fire Chief expects all violations to be corrected by September. Council entered a CLOSED SESSION, reconvened and adjourned as follows: Council member Young adjourned the meeting in memJry of Mary Beatrice I Slover,known as Bea, a long-time Arcadia resident, who passed away June 17, 1987 in Pasadena. She is survived by her husband, Archie of Arcadia; daughter, Mary Kay Eckhardt of Virginia Beach, VA; three grand- daughters, Mary Christina, Heather Anne and Kelly Beatrice Eckhardt, all of Virginia Beach, VA. Mrs, Slover had been a schoolteacher in Arizona, a graduate of the University of Arizona and a 50 year member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Slover had been a member of the. American Red Cross following the First Army of Italy as an entertainer and a Red Cross worker in World War II. She was a former member of the Arcadia Senior Citizens' Commission and a 27 year member of the Arcadia Assistance League. Council adjourned at 10:15 p. m. to 7:00 p. m. in the Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and any Closed Session, if any, necessary to discuss personnel, litigation mayters and evaluation of properties. h, \ ~i):. ns lne an as"nen, Clty /l~~! - Clerk