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Home My WebLink AboutDECEMBER 4,1984_2 I I 25 :1094 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (Nov.20,1984) (APPROVED) ORD.& RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY ADMIN. OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW YOUTH COMMISSIONERS l. PUBLIC HEARING ( Tent. Ma p 42497 744-50 Fairview Av) (APPROVED) ~;\le" eif,() 1'S ? ..1 1<(Ac- M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING December 4, 1984 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session Tuesday, December 4, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. Rev. Thomas Cherry, Christian Center of Arcadia Councilmember Gilb PRESENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah ABSENT: None It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of November 20, 1984 be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None It was MOVED by Councilmember Pellegrino, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED unanimously that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title only. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to two new Youth Commissioners -- Sean Evans and Wendi Morgan. They were presented with credentials and welcomed by Councilmember Gilb. Consideration of Tentative Map 42497, a proposed 16-unit residential condominium project at 744 and 750 Fairview Avenue (Juniper Prop- erties). Staff report given. Mayor Hannah declared the hearing open. No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council should find that the evaluations of the environmental impacts as set forth in the initial study are appropriate and that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and approve and file the Negative Declaration; find that the proposed subdivision, to- gether with the provisions for its design and improvement, is con- sistent with the Arcadia General Plan and that the discharge of sew- age from the subdivision into the public sewer system will not violate requirements prescribed by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board for this region, and move to AUTHORIZE the Director of Public Works to approve and execute the subdivision agreement, and that the Tentative Map be thus APPROVED. 12/4/84 1 2. PUBLI C HEARING APPEAL (C U P - Equip-Rent) (DENIED) I).? ?'. t 3. PUBLI C HEARING APPEAL (Storage Room into Apt.- 450 E. Live Oak) (APPROVED) '0(\ ~\ . (\ . ~\v I\D'o\ X"~ 25:1095 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski. Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None Appeal of one of the conditions of Planning Commission's approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a 1750 sq. ft. covered storage and workshop area for an existing equipment rental yard at 102 W. Las Tunas Drive. The condition being appealed was that a 6 ft. high solid masonry wall be constructed along portions of the site's westerly, easterly and southerly property lines. The Commission imposed this condition to ensure that permanent screening of the site's outside storage yard would be provided. The applicant is requesting I' that a wall of chain link fencing with inserted screening slats of either wood. vinyl or metal be permitted in lieu of the masonry wa 11 s. Mayor Hannah declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None During the consideration, Councilmember Gilb was advised that the area of the abandoned car wash property would soon be replaced by a commercial automobile garage and rental structure ... plans are pending. In response to an inquiry by Councilmember Pellegrino, staff explained that the applicants are not owners of the property but have a lease with 8 years to go. It was noted, in part, by staff that the Commis- sion wanted a solid fence rather than chain-link with slats which could be seen through in case of break-ins. It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the appeal be DENIED and that Council sustain the action of the Planning Commission as set forth in its Resolution No. 1272. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Modification (No.M-84-119) a request to convert an existing storage room into a one bedroom apart- ment unit at 450 E. Live Oak Avenue. The storage room is located on the second floor level of an existing 34 unit apartment building which was constructed in 1958 and has since become nonconforming, that is, ;;;,;:;;;;:;,;;:;:;;;.;;;';;::;;;,;;:::;;;:;::::;:;;;:;;:::;;:::;::::"'1 ing has 26 small one bedroom units and 8 bachelor units. Most of the tenants are elderly and do not own cars. The parking is more than adequate. Originally the storage room was used to store furniture, but the units are being rented unfurnished now and there is no further need for storage. It was noted that the trash enclosure would be adjacent to the laundry room. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None 1;~/4/84 2 I I 4h. APPRAISER It was MOVED by Member Young, seconded by Member Gilb and CARRIED (APPROVED) on roll call vote as follows that, in connection with the required BECK SITE ~~two appraisals needed for the four commercial/industrial properties 1) within the Beck Development, that the bid of $7,500 from Appraisal ~ Group, Inc., be accepted and that a contract be prepared therefor ,1'( I in said amount plus a 10% cost contingency of $750 for a total of 1JC\ $B,250. Funds in the Redevelopment Agency Account. y \ 4. 4a. ROLL CALL 4b. MINUTE APPROVAL (Nov.20,llJ84) (APPROVED) 4c. PUBLl C HEARING (Beck Development) (NO ACTION 2-2 Vote) ')<, ~ o ~'V ty 1\ ~\ry 4i. ADJOURNMENT 25: 1 096 It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to reverse the Commission's decision; that the request would secure an appro- priate improvement; would prevent an unreasonable hardship, pro- mote uniformity of development; and that the APPEAL be GRANTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None NUlle The Council entered into a joint meeting of the Arcadia Redevelop- ment Agency. r PRESENT: Members Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah ABSENT: None It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED unanimously that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 20, 1984 be APPROVED. Due to a conflict of interest, Mayor Hannah retired from the Council Table. Mayor Pro Tempore Pellegrino presided during the Hearing proceedings on the following matter. Public Hearing on the proposed Disposition and Development Agreement with Beck and Associates for the development of a retail shopping center, SEE T RAN S C RIP T r AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members None None Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency adjourned to 7:00 p. m., December 18, 1984. 12/4/84 3 5. Youth Comsn. by-laws Amendment (APPROVED) 5. [ 7. 7 a-b-c. HEARINGS SCHEDULED Dec. 18, 1984 7 d-e. HEARINGS SCHEDULED Jan. 22, 1985 ~ . ~."" 7f. ADVERT! SE FOR 5IDS LEMON AVENUE IMPROVEMENT 7h. MUNICIPAL DATA SYSTEMS COST INCREASE [ f' 7g. TRAFFIC l. CONTROL (Race Meet) ~~ \'C1 \ '\((). ~{O ~'. ti" 25:1097 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that amendments to By-laws of the Youth Commission be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATIO~ I None CONSENT ITEMS Tentative map of Tract No. 43828 for a proposed 6 unit residential condominium at 835 Arcadia Avenue. DECEMBER 18 Tentative map of Tract No. 43643 for a proposed 8 lot subdivision at the northwest corner of Second and Camino Real 145, 147 and 163 Camino Real and 1525, 1529 and 1531 S. Second Avenue. DECEMBER 18. Tentative map of Tract No. 43803 for a proposed 10 unit residential condominium at 145-149 Fano Street. DECEMBER 18 Text Amendment regarding parking in regional shopping centers. JANUARY 22, 1985 Petition for curb, gutter and driveway aprons on Camino Real from Baldwin Avenue to the West City limits. JANUARY 22, 1985 APPROVED the plans and specifications for the curb, gutter and driveway apron construction on Lemon Avenue from Baldwin Avenue to the West City limits. Estimated cost is $36,500. The City share would be $16,300 and the property owners' share would be $20,200. The City will advance the $20,200 property owners' share from Capital Outlay Funds which will then be reimbursed to the City with 7% interest over a ten year period. Property owners have the option of a one-time cash payment when project costs are confirmed. APPROPRIATED an additional $9,038 for the period of January 1, 1985 through June 30, 1985 to cover a 20% increase in data processing costs to EDS as of January 1, 1985 from Capital Outlay Funds. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIL- MEMBER LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: 1\ AYES: NOES: ABSENT; Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None Council received the request of the Police Chief for an appropriation of $285,294 for transfer to the Police Depart- ment Overtime Account to cover the 1984-85, 89-day race meet. This reflects an increase of $9,848 over last year - due to salary increases. No increase in staffing and the $5,000 contingency fund is to cover special event days and emergency problems. 12/4/84 4 I 8. 8a. AJRD INANCE VNO. 1803 (ADOPTED) 8b. RESOLUTION NO. 5201 (ADOPTED) J I 8c. RESOLUTION NO. 5202 (ADOPTED) j 25: 1098 2. Council also received the request and recommendation concerning a traffic officer at the intersection of Holly and Fairview Avenues on Sundays for members of the Holy Angel s Church. It is difficult, if not impossible, for church members to enter or cross at that location. This would cost $1,243.20 for 21 Sunday race days. It was MOVED by Councilmember Pellegrino, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that $285,294 be appro- priated to cover the traffic control for the 1984-85 race meet; that $1,243.20 be appropriated to cover the cost of a traffic officer at the- intersection of Holly & Fairview on 21 Sundays durinq the meet. Both amounts to be appropriated frpm Capital Outlay Fund and transferred to the Police Department Account. AYES: Councilmembers Gilb, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah NOES: Council member Lojeski (see below) ABSENT: None Councilmember Lojeski clarified his NO vote -- that it was on the traffic officer for Holy Angel s Church -- NOT on the appropriation of funds for the 19B4-85 race meet traffic control. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1803 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF ARTICLE IX REGARDING PROPERTY MAINTENANCE". It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1803 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5201 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT APPLICATION FOR OPERATING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDS UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANS IT ACT OF 1964 AS AMENDED". It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5201 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5202 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AN EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF LOT 95, TRACT 17853 (1734 HIGHLAND OAKS DRIVE)". It was MOVED by Councilmember Pellegrino, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5202 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None 12/4/84 5 RESOLUTION NO. 5205 (ADOPTED ) ! 9. NEW LETTER- HEADS 10. LOJESKI ADJOURNMENT To Dec. 18 ,1984 7 p. m. ATTEST; 25: 1099 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5205 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND DENYING THE APPEAL CONCERNING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 84-19 WITH FINDINGS". ,It was MOVED by Counci1member Young, seconded by Councilmember Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5205'be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None MATTERS FROM STAFF Samples of the proposed new City letterheads were given to Council for its review and comments. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS In response to an inquiry by Counci1member Lojeski, staff advised that it will take about three weeks to review and report on the proposals which have been submitted to the Redevelopment Agency for property on Huntington Drive. A Study Session will then be scheduled. The meeting adjourned at 11 :35 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., December 18, 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. Davla ~~S:4~ C'1ristjne, Van Maanen',City Clerk . ' ..-/ 12/4/84 6 I I