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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 6,1984_2 I I ! ::':;~' .~ ,~'";: ,;:. 25:1078 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL Oct.16,1984 (APPROVED) ORD. & REs.1 READ BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION I NO. 51 99 (COMMENDING RICHARD A. GONSALVES) MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING November 6, 1984 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelop- ment Agency met in a regular session Tuesday, November 6, 1984 at 7:30 p. m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. Rabbi Perry Netter, Temple Shaarei Tikvah Counci1member Gi1b PRESENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino ABSENT: Mayor Hannah It was MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED that Mayor Hannah be excused. It was MOVED by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member Youn9 and CARRIED that the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of October 16, 1984 be APPROVED. It was MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title only. It was MOVED by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5199 . entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA COMMENDING RICHARD A. GONSALVES FOR HIS HEROIC ACTION ON AUGUST 4. 1984" be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Mayor Hannah Resolution No. 5199 was read in full by Councilmember Lojeski and presented by him to Mr. Gonsalves. The Police Chief also presented a commendation certificate to Mr. Gonsalves with the appreciation of the Police Department PRESENTATION ;!Presentations were made by Councilmember Gi1b with the City Council's (OUTGOING vi ~ppreciation to outgoing Youth Commissioners Mark Robertshaw, Stacy YOUTH Miller, Susan Keh, Stephanie Inbody and Kristen Espenchied. Also COMMIS- present were James Bryant, Arcadia School Board Member and Mark Mueller, SIONERS) Youth Commission Liaison. 11 /6/84 1. 2. 2a. ROLL CALL 2b. MINUTE APPROVAL 2c. FALZONE DEVELOP. (EXTENSION OF ERN) (Nov. 19, & 26. 1984) 11-1 \~q1 ./ r 25: 1079 Council recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Members Gi1b. Lojeski, YOUn9 and Pellegrino ABSENT: Chairman Hannah It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED that Chairman Hannah be EXCUSED. I It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 16, 1984 be APPROVED. Request of Sam J. Falzone for a three week extension"of the Exclusive Right to Negotiate (ERN) with Mr. Falzone for the development of a seven story office building at the Northwest corner of Huntington Drive and First Avenue. The ERN expired October 22. Mr. Falzone would like to continue with the development and staff has set forth at least four items which are required for Mr. Falzone to complete. Mr. Falzone, 351 E. Foothill Boulevard, Arcadia, Ca.responded to questions as follows: The proposed building is to be increased from 74,600 sq. ft. to around 87,000 sq. ft. gross -- around 82,000 sq. ft. of net rentable area ... the new floor plan was submitted this date. That his leasing agent, Coldwell Banker, is preparing a report on the leasing rates ($2.00 per sq. ft.) indicating that these rates are achievable for the building on the subject site in 1986. Hope- fully, this will be available by November 15 - 16. That regarding a Commitment Letter from the lender - Mr. Falzone doubted that this would be possible -- the lenders in today's market are not interested in going beyond 90 days. This would be very difficult for him to obtain. Staff advised that they are seeking a Letter of Intent -- not a Commitment Letter -- it is a Letter of Intent from a bank or a lender. This would provide the Agency with information that a respons i b 1 e 1 ender has looked at the proforma and the buil ding plans and that the project is credit worthy. The Agency is looking for a third party who will confirm the fact that they have credibility and faith in the project and are willing to back it. Mr. Falzone will endeavor to obtain such a Letter of Intent. I Reference was made to the Disposition and Development Agreement which is being reviewed by the City Attorney and, if satisfactory, Mr. Falzone could sign it and have it returned by November 19. Mr. Falzone said his attorney has reviewed it and it appeared that everything is in order on the DDA ... that he can meet the recommended deadline of November 19 for three items, but will have a problem with complying with the fourth -- that of obtaining a Letter of Intent. It was then MOVED by Member Gi1b, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Exclusive Right to Negotiate be extended for a period of three weeks from October 22 to November 19, 1984 for completion of Items 1, 2, and 4 -- that the filing of a Letter of Intent be extended until November 26, 1984. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Members Gi1b, Lojeski, None Member Pellegrino Cha i rman Hannah Young and Pellegrino 11 /6/84 2 2d. ADJOURNMENT 3. 4. I 5. 5a. HEARINGS SCHEDULED (Dec. 4) I 5b. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (Waterl ine) 5c. WORK ACCEPTANCE (Li ght i ng) 4\pJ.\ ,,\ ~. '.".n r . - ;,' .. ,'" .' 25:1080 The meeting adjourned to November 20, 1984 at 6:00 p. m. Council Reconvened. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Bob Ross, Scoutmaster of Troop 105, said, in part, that the Troop is attending the meeting to see City Government in action. He introduced Ron Cummings, Assistant Scoutmaster. Mayor Pro Tem Pellegrino thanked the Troop for coming. Herb Fletcher. 175 W. Lemon Avenue, said, in part, that he still felt Council was going about the matter of a proposed Civic Center in the wrong way. It will be a very large project extending over a long period of time costing a great deal of money. If Council goes ahead with this project, it will probably use up all the extra money and future City Councils will have their hands tied. That he cannot remember when five people have served together for longer than a two year period '" Council is a temporary body. Much thought should go into such a project -- for example, consultants should not be telling Council how big an auditorium the City should have. He said further, in part, that perhaps one of the Junior High Schools will be closed in the future ... if it should be First Avenue Junior High, there is much land to be utilized. He asked Council to give serious consideration to such a move. Albert Lee, 39 E. Colorado Boulevard, spoke to a problem he is experienc- ing from the customers of the In-N-Out Burger on Santa Anita and Colorado. The stand remains open until 1 :30 a. m. on Friday and Saturday. People park up and down Colorado, drinking, throwing trash and left over food on the lawns. Councilmember Lojeski advised that an ordinance is to be passed this evening concerning trespassing and suggested he obtain a copy. The Police Chief addressed this matter -- stating, in part, that the walk-up window is now being closed at 10:00 p. m. and the loitering and noise should abate. CONSENT ITEMS Scheduled public hearings as follows: Appeal from the Planning Commission denial of a modification application to convert a storage room into a one bedroom apartment at 450 E. Live Oak Avenue. (DECEMBER 4) Appeal of one of the conditions of approval by the Planning Commission in connection with a CUP to allow construction of a covered storage and workshop area for an existing equipment rental yard at 102 W. Las Tunas Drive. (DECEMBER 4) APPROVED the plans and specifications and the Negative Declaration and AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the waterline replace- ment project on Oakwood Drive (Phase I). The estimated cost of this Phase I is $155.875. Funds from the Water Facilities Replacement Fund. ACCEPTED and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to the terms of the contract with C. T. & F., Inc. for the completion of intersection lighting at Hugo Reid Drive and Golden West Avenue - Job No. 556. The final amount of this contract was $9,250 which was appropriated from the Capital Outlay Fund. 11 /6/84 '3 5d, WORK ACCEPTED (Striping) V F/>!'1Q ) 25: 1081 ACCEPTED and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to the terms of the contract with Orange County Striping Service, Inc. for the comple- tion of traffic striping and pavement markings - Job. No. 562. Final contract amount was $35,697.72 which was budgeted in the 1984-85 Operating Budget. 5e, EXTENSION APPROVED the request of Bruce Low (Arcadia Datsun) for a 60 day APPROVED time extension for the temporary aluminum canopy structure which (Datsun) f.,O~iS being used in conjunction with the automobile dealer.ship at . . z.,q1f.. 333 E. Huntington Drive. This request due to the pendlng conslderatlon ~ / of a Target Store. Conditions of approval were set forth in staff's report dated November 6, 1984. Old and new Target Store addresses will be supplied by staff per Counci1member Gilb 's request. ~6SPITALf B~ EXPANSION 5g. NON-CON- p: FORMING USE 529 E. Live Oak Av. 5h. Pt', CHARITABLE SOLICITATION (Tourn./Roses) 5i. CONSUL TING FEES - STORM DRAIN 5j. f; EQUIPMENT PURCHASE 6. 6a. PERSONNEL J~ " I APPROVED the plans of the Methodist Hosp)tal for expansion. would be a minor addition to the existing facilities. This APPROVED the Declaration of Discontinuance of non-conforming use at 529 E. Live Oak Avenue. The Declaration has been filed so that the use of said property as a service station will not be considered discontinued or abandoned, thereby permitting a similar non-conform- ing use to operate on the subject property. The Declaration indicates that the cessation is temporary and the operation should resume on or before November 17, 1984. APPROVED the request of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association for waiver of the Arcadia Municipal Code Section 6613.13 (t) in order for the Association to solicit on Sundays, November 18 and 25, 1984. Hours to be from 11 :00 a. m. to 3:00 p. m. APPROPRIATED $8,500 from Gas Tax Funds for consulting fees for the Lovell Avenue Storm Drain Project. AUTHORIZED the purchase of police and fire communication equipment from Motorola off the Ventura County Contract for a total of $25,786.58. Funds are in the Federal Revenue Sharing Budget for 1984-85. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES; NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Mayor Hannah I C ITV MANAGER Staff recommended the establishment of a permanent full-time Administrative Aide position in the City Manager's Office to carry out the duties of the consultant (Daniel Benson) in connection with Dial-A-Ride management and general administrative responsibilities. This would be a full-time permanent position at a salary range of $1,297 - $1,577. Salary and benefits would be charged to the Transit Fund, No City General Fund Revenue would be needed. The contract with Mr. Benson would not be renewed for the 1985 calendar year. 11/6/84 4 I 7. 7a. ORDINANCE NO. 1800 I ADOPTED 7b. ORDINANCE NO. 1802 I ADOPTED I 6c. CLAIM r DENIED (Wil son) 6d. CLAIM f DENIED (Mc Intyre) 25:1082 It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the recommenda. tion be APPROVED and the Finance Director be directed to appropriate the Transit Funds necessary to meet the Administrative Aide's salary Mr. Benson to be notified that his contract will not be renewed for the 1985 calendar year. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Mayor Hannah CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1800 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA DELETING SECTION 4273, AMENDING SECTIONS 4274 AND 4276 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING DIVISION 4 TO PART 2, CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IV (4224) OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RE TRESPASS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND UNLAWFUL CONDUCT~'. It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll cdll vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1800 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Mayor Hannah The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1802 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 AND 3 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING BUSINESS LICENSES AND PERMITS". It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1802 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Mayor Hannah On MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows, the claim of Laurie Wilson was and it is hereby DENIED. AYES: NO,ES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Mayor Hannah On MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember YOUn9 and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows the application to file '1il.fe~ claim for Eileen McIntyre was and .it is herebY,DEN~ED. ._). \\ ,'~' ~"'~, ;~...:.)!,~~ "'-,:\"'. -,.., ~'--'~~::"(~\-.'l''''' AYES: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Hannah 11 /6/84 5 8. 9. Gilb Pellegrino CLOSED SESSION 10. ADJOURNMENT (6 p. m. Nov. 20,1984) ATTEST: 25: 1083 MATTERS FROM STAFF None MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS "Mr. Mayor, I do not want to make a political speech, but I want to make my pOSition very clear. At the next Council Meeting, we are interviewing or giving direction to H. Wendell Mounce & Associates I on the project for a new City Hall. It is ll\Y feeling that our City Jail in itself has been judged every time someone comes to make a report -- that our City Jail is in Number One running order and it is in first class condition. I think we need room at the Police Statin~ ... that, to build a new City Jail would cost, according to some people, from $450,000 to $500,000. Whereas, we could build and remodel the Police Department by putting an upstairs on and perhaps making it larger by utilizing the jail itself. "To me, spending $450,000 to $500,000 to build a new City Jail and a Police Facility is a waste of money. I think we need a new Police Facility built around the jail -- but to take the jail out and replace it and put it some place else is a waste of funds, in ll\Y personal opinion. "Tha tis why I ha ve not supported the proposal of the $200,000 fee for somebody to tell us where to put buildings because I think that the Police Department should be upgraded itself -- that is really where our need is right now -- to make it larger. If we can put an upstairs on the building -. whatever we have to do over there -- I believe if we could save the $200,000 and just leave the Police Department there and remodel it. That is the reason I have not voted for the Consultant. I just want to be on record as stating that fact." Mayor Pro Tempore Pellegrino said, "I think your point is well taken and we should look into that avenue". Council then entered a CLOSED SESSION, reconvened and adjourned at 10:00 p. m. to 6:00 p. m., November 20, 1984 in the Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters and evaluation of properties. I ~~ City Clerk 11/6/84 6