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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 15,1987_2 1 1 29 :0349 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (Dec. 1, 1987) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL 1. PUBLIC HEARING (T,A. 87-18) (ADOPTED ) ,,~"0 " MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1987 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session, December 15, 1987 at 7:30 p, m. in the Arcadia City Hall Counc il Chamber. Dr. Margaret Stevens, Minister, Santa Anita Church Councilmember Lojeski PRESENT: ABSENT: Council members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb None On MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 1, 1987 were APPROVED. It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be waived. PRESENTATION Mayor Gilb made a presentation of a proclamation to members of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission declaring the month of January 1988 to be "Don't Litter; Keep Arcadia Beautiful" month to encourage citizens and visitors in Arcadia to recognize the importance of continued efforts to keep Arcadia beautiful. Consideration of Text Amendment 87-18 to add a one dwelling unit for each 2,000 square feet of lot area density limitation to the R-3 Multiple-Family Zone regulations, Currently there is no dwelling unit density limitation. The maximum number of dwellin9 units is determined by the ability of the architect/developer to design the project in compliance with the code requirements such as minimum unit sizes, parking requirements, and open space. The existing requirements encourage the con sol i dat i on of smaller lots. Two 50' x 160' lots if developed separately could each contain 3 dwelling units for a total of 6 dwelling units, However, if the two lots are developed together, a total of 10 dwelling units may be possible. If the density limitation is adopted, two lots developed together would be permitted a maximum of 8 dwelling units. There would still be some encouragement for consolidation, and the new developments would likely retain additional open space. Prior to the 1980 R-3 zone amendments the regulations included a maximum density limitation of one dwelling unit for 2,000 square feet of lot area. When the prior density limitation was deleted from the Code, the dwelling units were larger and the on-site amenities were greater, In recent years the trend -1- 12/15/87 29:0350 has been to smaller, mlnlmum size units and minimum amenities. The Planning Commission at its November 24, 1987 meeting voted 4 to 0 with one member absent to recommend approval of Text Amend- ment 87-18. Councilmember Chandler inquired if there was any provision for grandfathering existing properties. He felt it would not be fair if a property owner had ten units which were destroyed by fire or earthquake and then would be able to rebuild only eight units. Staff replied there was no provision for grandfathering, but that the property owners, in the event of such a catastrophe, could come to Council and request a variance or a modification. There is procedure to go through. 1 Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open, Carl Naden, owner of 214 E. California Street, asked Council to consider the possible adverse effects of this recommendation. There are many properties in the City where housing is more than 50 years old and does not meet present Arcadia restrictions as to parking, setback and open space codes. These properties are ready for redevelopment 'and have been purchased with this in mind. If the 2,000 sq. ft. per unit becomes an ordinance, it will not be economically viable for owners to recycle these properties to the benefit of the city of Arcadia. A major objective of the City is to provide a variety of housing to meet the needs of present and future residents. This requirement will pre- clude the development of smaller units providing two bedrooms, two baths, to meet the needs of the senior citizens, remembering that senior citizens by the year 2000 will measure approximately 20% of the population. It will also affect first time home owners. This restriction will be more stringent than that of many of the neighboring cities. If it is the intention of the City to provide affordable and a variety of housing stock for all of its citizens and to allow the redevelopment of older properties, he recommended that the density be reduced to about 1,600 sq. ft. per unit. Lewis 8alt, 162 Bonita Street stated, in part, that he is against this proposal because it will force builders to construct only three bedroom units which may end up having two families. living in them rather than one. It will not be profitable for builders to build smaller units any more. He thinks Council should leave it at 10 units per one double lot. Hugh Hauser, 433 N. First Avenue stated, in part, that he wondered what would happen in the situation of condominiums. If a 10 unit condominium were destroyed by fire or earthquake and only 8 could be rebuilt, what would happen to the other 2 owners who could not rebuild .,. this might bring about a lawsuit. He has talked with builders and architects about this provision who say this will not result in more outside open space. They will build three bedroom units ... will have larger families there. The City Attorney interjected that although there could be a lawsuit about almost anything, it was his opinion that a person would not have 1 a viable cause of action for this legislative action of the City. He does not think there is any legal exposure there. The City is merely enacting legislation that is reasonable and would not be a taking of property under the action of the City. Mr. Hauser feels there should be grandfathering included in this text amendment. The City Attorney said that if everything is grandfathered in,the zoning changes become meaningless. 12/15/87 -~ 1 1 29:0351 , ~: David Robinson, 144 Alta Street, representing the Foothill Apartment Association, 465 E. Union, Suite 104, Pasadena, stated, in part, that the Association had previously submitted a position paper. He wished to elaborate on a couple of points, in particular the grandfather clause. He feels that property already developed will increase in value from 1 - 5% when the ordinance is adopted, also it will have an impact on rent. With regard to the undeveloped and underdeveloped property, it will have a definite negative impact on the value of the land and will inhibit the use of the land as far as apartments are concerned; that the value of property with 10 units is approximately one million two; but property developed with only 8 units drops $240,000 - $250,000 in value. He feels that is what the owner has lost in develop,ing the property. He is concerned as an individual about senior citizens who own their own little homes and are depending on the sale'of this property to provide for their retirements. Such lots have been selling for perhaps $220,000. This will not happen if this ordinance is passed. He is suggesting an economic and human factor report before the ordinance is passed. Regarding the grandfather clause, Mr. Robinson feels that people who built 10 unit apartments did so in good faith and followed'faithfully all of the zoning codes and should have the protection of a grandfather clause. Councilmember Harbicht stated that he could not agree with Mr. Robinson's point about the value of the land decreasing. It is puzzling that Mr. Robinson feels it would not be economically feasible to build 8 units instead of 10 units on a piece of property because there are many people building 3 units on lots half that size '" there are probably more developments with 3 units ... they have half the land cost of someone who is putting two lots together and are building less than half the number of units and less than half if this ordinance were to be enacted. If 3 units are feasible on half that much property, it would seem that 8 units on twice the size would certainly be' feasible. Mr, Robinson stated that the apartment units recently built have been renting for $985 - $1,000 for two bedrooms; $1,100 for three bedrooms ... except that they are not renting. If an owner only has 8 units on a piece of property, rents are significantly smaller. If an owner tries to sell, the property is appraised lower because of fewer units. Arlene Miller, 211 Balmain Way, Glendale, representing the Foothill Apartment Association, was present to address the issue of grandfathering. In Pasadena, which is going through this also, staff recommended grand- fathering of all existing buildings, both single family and multi-family dwellings. The Pasadena Planning Commission voted to grandfather every- thing and the matter is now before the City Council. Glendale has done so also. Muriel Rose, 2427 S. Baldwin Avenue, stated, in part, that she owns a undeveloped piece of property, single family dwelling on an R-3 lot. On that particular block it is about even: 4 single family dwellings and 4 apartment buildings. The apartments are about 6 units each. She expressed appreciation for what Council is trying to do. If she did develop, would probably put only 4 units there, but she would like it to be a personal choice as to the size of her development. Eddie Chi, 250 W,Camino Real, stated, in part, that in Los Angeles they are doing a lot of downzoning. He is involved in developing and just finished 39 units in less than 16,000 sq. ft. and is going to start 56 units on 23,000 sq. ft. Arcadia is different -- people like to come here to live because Arcadia is not like Los Angeles. He felt there is a need for compromise between the developing people and the residents. Arcadia is a great City because it is holding tight on developing. He appreciates the Council's courage. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED. 12/15/87 -3- 29:0352 Council member Chandler stated: "I am in favor of the 2,000 sq. ft.., because I think that would ultimately have a positive effect. I don't like the idea of changing the rules in the middle of the game with respect to people who already have existing property. It is a remote possibility of a burn down or an earthquake, but if it were mine or if it were yours or neighbor's or mother's or father's .,. I just think it is unfair to change those rules in the middle of the game and if a catastrophe strikes, we are essentia11y taking money and assets away from them, so I fee1 very strongly about that. I don't tnink' it' i S' properCfor'the government to do that. I am wi11ing to go for changing the text amend- ment to 2,000 sq. ft., but I am very much in favor of the grandfather clause ... I guess it on1y applies to condominiums or apartments and I separate that and have no difficulty with separating that from whatever 1 we have done in the past in the commercia1 zones. I think it is only fair to those who have invested their money and tried to get ahead who might be in a burnt-down situation with their non-conforming units. I think the chances are few and far between of this happening, but I think we ought to cover them," Council member Harbicht said: "Every time we change a zone we get more restrictive where in essence we have property which becomES 1egal non- conforming uses. I think the best example is: a few years ago we changed the 3 foot side yard setback to 5 foot and that means there are homes a11 over town that if they were to have this disaster befa11 them, could not be, rebuilt. They would have to conform to current zone. And when you change your zone, basica11y you are saying this is your vision for the future. This is what we want our community to be and it doesn't matter why somebody is building '" whatever the reason they are bui1d- ing, they bui1d to the current code and if that is a 1arger setback ... it doesn't matter if that was a vacant lot or a house on that 10t that someone tore down because they wanted to build a new house or whether the house fell down, we still want whatever goes on it in the future to conform to the current code and so this idea of grandfathering ... it really doesn't make sense. I own"several houses and with the exception of a residence, I cou1dn't rebui1d a single one of them if it were to burn down. I could not rebuild a single one of them because of setbacks, because these are older homes just because of the building requirement. I own an office building; next door to me somebody bought and I built an office building ... it is a little thing all pressed up on the front of the 1ot, it has all kinds of parking space. My office building could not be rebuilt today if that office building were to burn down. I don't expect anybody to grandfather me in because the zoning ordinance that we have now is the zoning ordinance that this city wants. Those are the standards that we have set for development in this city and it does not matter why I am deve10ping a piece of property... whether I decided to tear my office building down or build a new one or whether it burned down, I should build the new one according to the current zoning ordinances. "I am not in favor of grandfathering. I reiterate the point that I made, I don't buy that it is not economica11y feasib1e to deve10p B units on a 10t instead of the 10 that are now permitted because I know that right 1 now 3 units are being developed on lots half that size which means the land costs per unit are significantly greater than it wi11 be whether it is B or 10 units on this double lot. People are not doing it because they want to throw money away; they are doing it because they are making a profit. Sure, I don't think the profit is going to be as great to build B units as to build 10, but I guarantee you that if this passes we are not going to see an absolute stop in development of apartment units or condominium units in our city. We have had numerous complaints from people about density of development in the city. We're taking about making a relatively minor change in the zoning ordinance which doesn't even affect the 50' x 160' lot; it affects the 100' x 160' lot, but in most of the deve10pment this is going to have very little effect ... all itis going to do is cut the very dense development on those 100' x 160' lots. 12/15/B7 -4- 1 1 MOTION 2. FREEWAY , I) SOUND ~ WALL ^ lz"'6 CITY /SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS ,^0:J~ ~' 29:0353 "I think this is a good ordinance and would like us to pass it. I don't agree with the idea of grandfathering in what's here now." Council member Young stated: "I agree with Counc il member Harbi cht and I think that part of our job is definitely to 100k to the future and if we don't do it now, I have to say we will be in the same bind that has come up when this was given up seven years ago. I am sorry that happened. I think I have had more complaints about heavy density than' I have had about trying to grandfather in something and I do feel that someone who has a catastrophe can certainly appea1 to the City for a variance and I am certain that the people whenever that'might be will be under- standing and so I am in favor of the ordinance as it is written." Council member Lojeski said: "I have nothing more to add other than to make the motion. I am not interested in grandfathering in either for the same reasons that have been discussed." It was then MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to approve Text Amendment 87-18; file a negative declaration; find that the Text Amendment will not have a significant effect on the environment and direct staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance for introduction. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb None None AUDIENCE' PARTICIPATION Ed Zareh, 1051 Catalpa Road, referred to the report from Caltrans and urged Council to approve the fee proposal from Gordon Bricken and Associates in the amount of $2,812.50. Mr. Zareh continued, in part, that Caltrans also took some readings at the north side of the freeway and east of Arcadia at Fourth Avenue. They said it does not qualify because it does not meet the decibel requirements. He went with Mr. Bricken when they were taking the readings; his instruments are better than the ones Caltrans has. Mayor Gilb inquired what the recommendation of the Director of Public Works is in this matter and was informed that it was the Director's recommendation that the latest proposal from Gordon Bricken be accepted and the additional $2,812.50 in consultant fees be approved and that we proceed with the studies in cooperation with Caltrans in Mr. Zareh's area; that research be made of these two other areas that they turned down as well as the one that they partially approved to see if their minds can be changed. It was noted that Mr. Bricken has offered the use of his equipment and Caltrans said they would take the readings when and where the City wishes. Mr. Zareh felt the City shou1d have made the sound wa11 a condition at the time the freeway was constructed. James Helms, 2220 Sewanee Lane spoke to the consolidation of the City and School Board elections. This had first come before the Council two years ago in a letter from the Chamber of Commerce in February of 1986, and was the result of a study that the Chamber had made and it was a recommendation to the City Council that the elections of the two bodies shou1d be consolidated, There were a lot of unanswered questions at that time ... administrative type of questions .,. could it be done; what would be the prob1em with the County; what would the problem be with the voters who vote for the Scho01 Board, but are not actua11y residents of the City; how could all of these administrative matters be resolved? Over the last two years everyone of those questions has been answered affirmatively. There is no administrative reason why the two elections could not be combined. He understands that the City Clerk has received a 1etter from the County Registrar stating that it would not impact 12/15/87 -5- CITY / SCHOOL J BOARD ELECTIONS CITY (SCHOOL I BOARD ELECTIONS 3. 4. 4a. ROLL CALL 4b. MINUTE APPROVAL (Dec. 1, 1987) (APPROVED) 4c. RELOCATION FUNDING FOR AGENCY TENANT (APPROVED) ~~ ~<' ,,'Y << 29:0354 the County in any way and it cites other cities that are doing this. He feels this is a matter that appeals to the common sense of the voters. There is no good reason that anybody can tell him why there should be elections every year when they could be consolidated and have an election every other year. Also, the taxpayers of the City would save the cost of an election every year. This money saved could be used by the schools at a time when they are having financial problems. He was encouraged by the fact that recently three of the Councilmembers voted to put it on a ballot for decision by the voters. The voters have a right to change the terms of the Charter. He asked Council to give the people the right to vote on this. J. Schmutz, 155 E. Foothill Blvd., stated, in part, that he wished to reiterate what Mr. Helms had said regarding the consolidation of the City and School Board elections and thereby effect a savings to the taxpayers. He urged Council to include it on the ballot in April. Eloise Ward, 423 E. Duarte Road and is in business at 1027 E. Baldwin, stated,~part, that she, too, wished to speak in support of the idea of combining the election. She had attended the meetings held at the Chamber 'of Commerce when this was discussed. She has no doubt that it will save money anG increase voter turnout. Urged Council to consider putting this on the ballot. 1 CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADJA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb ABSENT: None On MOTION by Member Chandler, seconded by Member Harbicht and CARRIED, the M~nutes of the meeting of December 1; 1987 were APPROVED, The Redevelopment Agency currently has only one tenant remaining on North Third Avenue. This tenant has been difficult for Port and Flor, the'Agency's relocation consultant, to relocate due to family size and low income. As deadlines for demolition, soils testing and compaction-approach pursuant to the Emkay Disposition and Development Agreement, it becomes increasingly important that this tenant be re- located. ReloCation law obligates the Agency to pay for this tenant's relocation up to $4,000. Due to listed special circumstances, it may be necessary to exceed this amount to accomplish the move; therefore staff req~ests that the Agency authorize an additional $5,000 for relocation expenses., 1 It was MOVED by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, AUTHORIZE temporary relocation funding in an amount up to $5,000 for the purpose of'~elocating the remaining tenant on North Third Avenue. , AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb None None 12/15/87 -6- " -";~.':. ~~':' ; 1 ~ ~ 1 4d. STATE OF CALIF. FEES FOR DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTES (APPROVED ) (\ ~ \d- 4e. ADJOURNMENT 5. 6. .r- ""1\ , d \ 6a. GORDON BRICKEN & ASSOCIATES PROPOSAL 29:0355 The State requires payment of certain fees and taxes for disposal of hazardous waste. The Agency, as part of the clearance of the South Side Gribble Project, removed 1,016 tons of hazardous material. The Agency owes the State the amount of $41,538.08, as outlined in staff report dated December 15, 1987. '-, 'It was MOVED by Member Lojeski,- seconded by Member Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Agency AUTHORIZE pay- ment of the taxes/fees to the State Board of Equalization in the amount of $41,538.08, as stated in staff report dated December 15, 1987. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb None None The meeting adjourned to 7:00 p. m., January 5, 1988. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED Gordon Bricken and Associates fee proposal dated November 23, 1987 in the amount of $2,600 as well as an additional $212.50 to cover the October 14 meeting for a total amount not to exceed $2,812.50 for further sound wall studies of freeway noise to be submitted to Caltrans. , , 6b. Q'.',) !'D' T.A. 45966' APPROVED the substandard lot widths on Parcels 5 and 6 of Tentative (1015-1031 Map 45966 at 1015-1031 South Tenth Avenue (Chris Construction Co., Inc., S.Tenth Av.) applicant). 6c. LANCE, SOLL APPROVED the selection of Lance, Soll & Lunghard as the City's audit & LUNGHARD firm for the financial period ending June 30, 1988. Funds are currently (City \ appropriated to handle costs incurred during the year and funds will be Audit) 1':)' requested as necessary in FY 1988/89 to account for final audit costs X' occurring after June 30, 1988. 6d. j WITHDRAWN Report and recommendation for the purchase of a cab and chassis for FROM AGENDA the Public Works Department. 6e. J WITHDRAWN 'Report and recommendation for the purchase of Aerial Lift for cab and FROM AGENDA chassis for the Public Works Department. 6f. 1987/1988 SANTA ANITA RACE TRACK TRAFFIC CONTROL - BUDGET REQ. APPROVED the amount of $330,896 and transfer into the Police Department overtime account to cover traffic control for the 1987/1988 91 day race meet. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS EXCEPT ITEMS 6d AND 6e WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb None None 12/15/87 -7- 7. J 7a. ORDINANCE NO. 1872 (ADUL T ENTERTAIN- ~1EN:r ESTABLISH- MENTS) ( INTRODUCED) 29:0356 CITY ATTORNEY Before reading the title of this ordinance, the City Attorney stated for the record a couple of things inasmuch as there has been some mis- understanding among the public: "The Mayor of Arcadia has written a letter to the local businessmen explaining and putting this in per- spective. A copy of that letter has been given to the media. The second thing is that the City Attorney has made the change recommended by the City Council with regard to 750 feet from residential... that is in the ordinance. The final comment is that the City Attorney received a phone call yesterday from the Legal Counsel for the Citizens for Decency for Law, a public law firm which is organized primarily for the purpose of combatting the negative effects of pornography and I obscenity, and their Legal Counsel wanted to commend the City of Arcadia for drawing up a good legal albeit restrictive land use ordinan and he complimented the City for doing this. He also acknowledged that understands the problem of not being able to prohibit these uses but tha the City has done a very good job in regulating them." Mayor Gilb stated that in the letter which Mr. Steele wrote to show how people become misinformed, he stated, "it is impossible for me to understand how Councilmember Harbicht's feeling that a 750' distance requirement is too strict at all". That is not what Councilmember Harbicht said. He said that he thought we should stay at 500' ... if we go to 750', we will be challenged in court ,.., that's strictly what he said. To show how these get misinterpreted from the press interpreta- tion, from the people's interpretation from what they hear. He has had two or three phone calls the past week from people who want to know when this big arcade is going to be put in; when did we approve the arcade and the pornography business? One person said he was on the President's Council on Pornography and the Mayor told the person that if he would get us a note from Ed Meese that was O. K. not to do this, we would be happy to comply. In the meantime, we have to live by the law. There is much misinformation on this. The City Attorney further stated that, "Focus on the Family, Dr. Dobson who~is head of that group and who is on the President's Commission, sent someone in to go over the ordinance. They now concur that the position taken by the City of Arcadia is the appropriate and the legal one and the only one we could take". The City Attorney then read the title of Ordinance No. 1872 for introduction, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING DIVISION 9 TO PART 7 OF CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IX LIMITING ADULT ENTERTANIMENT ESTABLISHMENTS TO THE M-l AND M-2 ZONE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC LOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT". It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1872 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. 1 AYES; NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb Councilmember Harbicht (see comments following) None Council member Harbicht stated that he is totally in agreement with this ordinance with the exception that he thinks the 750', rather than the SOD', distance is going to make the City an inviting target if someone likes to test these kinds of ordinances. 12115/87 -8- 1 1 29:0357 7b. ORDINANCE NO. 1874 ( INTRODUCED) The City Attorney presented for introduction, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1874, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADDING SECTIONS TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PERCENTAGE OF FLOOR AREA SET ASIDE FOR OFFICE SPACE IN THE C-M AND M-l lONES". It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1874 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb None None 7c. CITY/SCHOOL The City Attorney stated that with reference to the staff report CONSOLIDATED regarding the consolidation of City/School elections, he would like to ELECTION add to the recapilulation of material the Council members had already CONSIDERATION received. "As you know in preparing the resolutions, the City Clerk , and the City Attorney were faced with a multitude of technicalities ... ~ ,~\~J one technicality was brought to our attention this week by the County \ that if this matter is placed on the ballot, there will be elections on that same date (April 12, 1988) in other cities... Temple City, Monrovia and Sierra Madre. Small portions of the Arcadia Unified School District extend into those cities. The County advises that if we are going to opt for the election in April, we should formally request that those cities cooperate with us in placing this ballot measure in the appropriate precincts that will be voting on it in their community. What I would suggest is if you do move forward on this Resolution No. 5389 that you direct the City Attorney to add appropriate language askin9 these cities to cooperate and to canvass the returns. We are required to reimburse them for costs." Councilmember Chandler said, "one of the aspects of combining the election was to move the election off of potentially being held during Easter Week or Spring vacation .., and so what you are saying doesn't make sense in terms of what I want to accomplish and that is one of the things I would like to accomplish to get it away from Spring vacation". It was noted further by the City Attorney that the various cities would canvass the results of the votes cast by the portion of the voters in their area who would have the right to vote since it affects the School District. It was noted that there are about 1800 registered voters in these districts. Council member Young said, in part, that, "I think you all know how I stand on this and I would like to say that our City Charter has been working well and if a large number of our residents were coming to us with response and reaction to a Charter change, I would certainly be willing to look at it. But now it makes me very uneasy... so I am going to stick with my former feeling". Councilmember Lojeski stated, in part, that the had some concerns which are related to cost savings. ,He noted that from the guestimation of the cost as given in the report that we would be looking at a savings of about $5,000 for each entity. For a City with a 40 million dollar budget, this is not a large amount. Another concern is who would run the election ... also the fact that there are some 1800 voters in other citi bothers him. He agreed with Councilmember Young that the City Charter works well... there is no terrific outcry in the City to change this. 12/15/87 -9- : ~)~ .~:r: .:', 29:0358 He does not feel there is a problem. As for moving the time of the election ,., it doesn't always fall at the same time. The School Board sets the vacation time ... if there is concern about voter turn- out, then perhaps that should be considered when the school calendar is prepared. He would not support the resolution as he feels the change, would create problems. Mayor Gilb remarked that "when he ran for office for the second time, there were 18 candidates for City Council and 9 candidates for the School Board; 27 people running during that election. Also if there are important issues on the ballot, that will affect voter turnout. Duarte had a good turnout. There was new interest created because they were electing a new City Council. When Arcadia had the issue of the Fash i on Park on the ballot that brought a 1 arge turnout. If 1 there is a Councilmember who is very strong or a School Board member who is very strong on an issue, they can affect who is elected to the Council and to the School Board. Although an issue may not have a thing to do with the School Board or with the City Council -- whichever way it happens to work. It is the issues that make voters come out. I also agree that ,the City Charter has worked well. The School Board is for school problems; the City Council runs the City. They should be separate. Also if the elections were combined with a large number of candidates, an unknown would probably never get elected." Councilmember Chandler said he thought "the School Board had the most to gain. It does seem that it would be well for them to pay attention to the matter of the Spring vacation and keep it away from the election". Councilmember Young had a question for the City Attorney with regard to whether or not the City would have to pay for the portion of the School Board election that would be outside the City. Reply was that the City would have to pay its portion. Councilmember Young noted that this, then, cuts into the $5,000 savings. 7d. J RESOLUTION The City Attorney then presented and read the title of Resolution NO. 5389 No. 5389, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF (NOT ADOPTED) ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF AN ELECTION FOR (3-2 VOTE) SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO CONSOLIDATE CITY AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS COMMENCING IN 1990 TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1988" . It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Chandler that Resolution No,5389 be adopted but NOT CARRIED on roll call vote as foll ows: I AYES: ~ ') NOES: ~ ~ ABSENT: 7e. RESOLUTION \ NO. 5391 J (NOT CONS !DERED) Councilmembers Counc il members None Chandler and Harbicht Lojeski, Young ,and Gilb "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT REGARDING 1 A CITY MEASURE". Not considered. 7f, \ RESOLUTION~ "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA NO. 5392 DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS". Not (NOT considered. CONSIDERED) J I .:., /., " 12/15/87 -10- 1 1 29:0359 79. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title NO, 5393 of Resolution No. 5393, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL (AOOPTEO) n\OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A MAP AND DECLARING IN- /\ TENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF NORTH THIRD AVENUE; DIRECT- \/\ ~ ,,'C5 ING THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL TO FILE SAID MAP IN HER OFFICE SHOWING SAID PORTION: RESERVING EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO BE EXCEPTED: SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON FOR JANUARY 19, 1988; AND DIRECTING NOTICE THEREOF TO BE POSTED AND PUBLISHED". It was MOVED by Counci1member Young, seconded by Counci1member Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5393 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb None None 7h. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title NO. 5394 of Resolution No. 5394, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL (ADOPTED) OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ~\ TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AS THE LOS ANGELES SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR "Af!/ FREEWAY EMERGENCIES (SAFE) IN APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A 0, ? ,.,( COUNTY WIDE ONE DOLLAR PER VEHICLE REGISTRATION SURCHARGE FOR THE .<}o' PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING AND UPGRADING THE FREEWAY CALL BOXES". / ,'" " It was MOVED by Mayor Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5394 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gi1b Councilmember Chandler (see comments following) None Councilmember Chandler did not feel this would be of great benefit. He referred to the signs that had been put up on the freeways some years ago notifying motorists of congestion ahead, These signs had cost millions of dollars and were not that effective. He feels this would be an endless charge. 8. MATTERS FROM STAFF None 9. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS CHANDLER During the Redevelopment Agency portion of the meeting, we voted $5,000 for relocation expenses. He felt that goes to prove how ridiculous some of the welfare programs are. If there were a $20,000jyear person in this situation, they probably would get nothing. Noted that the traffic signal at Foothill and Santa Anita is still out. He also noted that even when the signal is working, every night there is a long line of cars from that signal back to Pasadena. Perhaps the reason for this could be investigated. The Director of Public Works said this was mostly related to the density of the traffic, Council- member Lojeski a1so said he had seen as many as 15 cars 1ined up at that intersection. Council member Young said it was the other way in the mornings. HARBICHT LOJESKI Advised that he would be unable to attend the Library Board Meeting next Thursday and wondered if someone could substitute for him. HARBICHT Said he was not sure, but if he could make it, he would just go unannounced. 12/15/87 -11- LOJESKI GILB ORANGE GROVE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT ADJOURNMENT 29:0360 Also said that he had noted the yellow plastic strips which were placed upon some buildings after the earthquake damage had by now been blown around and were to be seen hanging in the trees and lying along the curbs. He would appreciate anything that could be done to clean these up and still indicate those buildings which are not habitable, particularly along Huntington Drive and First Avenue. Also, there are sawhorses out there and some of them have blown over. Discussed the matter of Orange ,Grove Avenue. He had talked with Mayor Buchan of Sierra Madre recently and the matter of:,Orange Grove Avenue and Sierra Madre came up and if Sierra Madre might be able to help with repairs. Mayor Buchan responded that Sierra Madre had given the street to Arcadia and it was up to Arcadia to fix it up. Mayor Gill had not heard of this before. Perhaps records could be checked. He to Mayor Buchan that Arcadia knew nothing about this. Mayor Buchan stated that Sierra Madre wanted to retain their rustic flavor and their trees. Mayor Buchan said that Mrs. Young had been on the committee and promise to do a feasibility study, but had reneged on it. Mayor Gilb would like to get moving on this. The City Manager inquired if Council would like the City to approach Sierra Madre with the suggestion that they give Arcadia their half of the street. Council member Young said that would be fine with her, but the City would run into a problem there because the residents don't want the trees taken out and they don't want curbs. Councilmember Lojeski said he was in full agreement with the:suggesti on,'and fel t that the trees shoul d be taken out and curbs and gutters put in. Mayor Gilb also felt that Supervisors Schabarum and Antonovich should be contacted to find out about this study. Council- member Young said that was the study to which the Mayor of Sierra Madre was referring. The City Manager stated that the study had been completed for a couple of months now and he had made many requests to Sierra Madre to provide a copy. They have not done so. Mayor Gilb inquired why they received a copy and Arcadia did not. The Director of Public Works replied that a request had been made to the County for a copy. They did not feel it would be appropriate since Sierra Madre had been the one to request the study. Councilmember Lojeski adjourned the meeting in memory of Joseph Raymond Mellado, a long-time adminstrator in Arcadia youth sports activities who died Sunday following a lengthy illness at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Loma Linda. Mr. Mellado, 63, a double amputee who lost his legs while serving in ,Worl d War II, was a retired Chief ,of Prosthetics for the Veterans Administration, Western Region. Although he recently moved to Temple City, he was a long-time resident of Arcadia where he helped administer programs in West Arcadia Little League, Pony-Colt Baseball, Golden State Basketball and Jr. All-American Football for more than 20 years. He served in positions ranging from president to equipment manager, conference representative to timekeeper. He had been in the Jr. All-American Football program from the late 1960s until 1986. He also ran the clock for Occidential College football, He received the First Avenue Jr. High Parent Teacher Association's honorary service award as Father of the Year in 1973. He is survived by his wife, Agnes; a 1 daughter, Marty Molina; sons Richard, Raymond and Philipe; a brother, Magdalen Garcia and 11 grandchildren. A mass will be held Thursday at 7:30 p. m. at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Temple City. Mayor Gilb adjourned the meeting in memory of Kathleen Mika who was among the 44 people killed in the PSA crash on December 7. She grew up in the Arcadia/Pasadena area, graduated from the Ramona Convent in Alhambra and from the University of Southern California. She was in- volved in the alumni program at USC and was an Arcadia resident at the time of her death. A memorial service will be held Thursday evening at 7:30, December 17 at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Sierra Madre. 12/15/87 -12- ADJOURNMENT (Jan. 5, 1988) 1 ATTEST, ~ 29:0361 The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p. m, to 7:00 p. m., January 5,1988 in the Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and any Closed Session, if any, necessary to discuss personnel, litigation and evaluation of properties. , Charles E, Gilb, Mayor ' /~~ Van Maanen, City Clerk Christine 1 12/15/87 -13-