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Home My WebLink AboutJANUARY 8,1985 I, 1 25:1113 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ROLL CALL AMERICAN S & L \ EXTENSION ...)' FEB, 25~,\' n. f...1(. Ij.I r't \ LEASE CITY OWNED PROPERTY (APPROVED- Month-to- Month Basis) 1 FREEWAY NOISE BARRIER Meeting ~~ Jan, 11 ~ APPROPRIATION CITY ATTORNEY League/CC Meeting _n) APPROVED, i~~ M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 1985 " The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in an adjourned regular session at 7:00 p, m., January 8, 1985 in the Arcadia City Hall Conference Room. PRESENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah ABSENT: Non e The City Manager submitted copies of communications which are not on the agenda for the regular meeting to convene at 7:30 p. m. On MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED unanimously the request of the American Savings & Loan Association for an extension from February 6 to February 25 for its opening was GRANTED. It was noted that the use permit for the present location expires February 6 and, due to unexpected circumstances, the Association cannot be ready with its telephone and data systems before February 25. Request of the G & S Towing, Arcadia Body Shop and Louie's Sports Car Service, who would like to lease City land north of the City Water Department where St. Joseph Street deadends into Second Avenue (north of the Granada Royale Hotel). It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call' vote as follows that the property be leased to the three parties for $300 per month on a month-to-month basis ($100 each) and that the City Attorney be directed to draw up an agreement including a provision that all three parties waive any benefits under the re- development law. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None Council received the review of noise measurements of noise barriers for the Route 210 Freeway from J. J. Van Houten, consultant retained by the City, and was reminded of a forthcoming meeting on the subject for January 11, 1985 with Councilmembers Gilb and Lojeski in attendance along with staff members, Mr. Van Houten and residents, Caldwell and Zareh. This meeting will be prior to one to be held with Caltrans. On MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Council member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that $150 be appropriated from General Fund Reserves for the City Attorney to attend a Legis- lative meeting of the League of California Cities in Sacramento, January 18, 1985. The City Attorney is on the Legislative Committee of the League and this was not budgeted for 1984-85. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None 1/8/85 -1- Council received the request of the Arcadia Credit Union for inclusion of office space in the design' of a new City Hall The communication explained the need and growth of the membership and service it provides. During this consideration, Councilmember Pellegrino MOVED to provide for the Credit Union in the design of a new City Hall. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. This was actually an information only item and Council acknowledged the receipt of the reques t. '\ FALZONE tpq ~~~Staff advised that revised plans have been received for the Falzone PROJECT (, \ 1-Lo\' project at the northwest corner of First Avenue and Huntington Drive REVISED~ and explained the changes. Staff is now reviewing the changes and PLANS will keep the Agency apprised. AGENDA ITEM REMOVED J (12a) CRED IT UNION OFFICE SPACE REQUEST RECEIVE[' ~JR ARTS & CRAFTS .x~ FAIR ~\ CO. PARI:14& (1.,'1/' \\"~ COUNTY ~0f) PARK I' \ ARA ITEMS / 9b & 9c v CLOSED SESSION LEAGUE/ /' CALIF. CITIES DUES TRACT MAP / 43803 - Tent. Map Sidewalks (12c) 6 I ~I\ f 25:1114 An item to be considered for a public hearing date concerning an appeal by Paul Friedman in connection with an interpretation from the Building and Fire Departments on a two and/or three story condominium he is constructing was REMOVED from the agenda. Mr. Friedman will discuss this with the City Attorney as it appears to be a legal question and will not be scheduled for a hearing unless it is so determined after he has met with the legal counsel. 1 Some discussion on the Arts & Crafts Fair to be held on the second and fourth Saturday and Sunday of each month in the County Park in Arcadia. It appears that this is part of the County Department of Parks and Recreation scheduled activities and is to be a quality program of hand made craft items. The County Recreation Services Supervisor states that they will adjust the program if it should create problems for the race track traffic. It had been discussed with the Business License Officer of the City, but they were not given permission, It was noted that the Fair will be held on County property. The City Attorney submitted, in part, that they should be required to pay a license fee, amount to be determined. Councilmember Gilb mentioned that~e County Park is going out for bid without the golf course or clubhouse. He thought Council could give some thought to this. ,. however the golf course and clubhouse should be included if the City would like to take it allover. This could be considered later. Councilmember Gilb said, in part, that he will not vote on the items relating to Agency Acquisition Agent and Relocation Goodwill Appraiser selection until they are considered in closed session. These items are listed as 9b and 9c on the agenda for the regular meeting this date. Council agreed to discuss these in closed session prior to taking a vote, Staff advised Council member Gilb that no action is necessary in the proposed increase in dues for the League of California Cities. It is only a notice at this point. 1 Councilmember Young felt the Council agenda packet should contain more pertinent information concerning this tentative map which will be before Council in a continued hearing at the regular meeting this date. Councilmember Pellegrino was advised by staff that sidewalks will be installed from Foothill to Colorado on First Avenue except the property at 715 N. First Avenue -- sufficient right-of-way is not available at that location, and the owner does not wish to provide an easement for sidewalk purposes. (NOTE - This item was approved by Council at the regular meeting this date.) 1/8/85 -2- 'I 1 INVESTMENTS BY THE C!TY HISTORICAL COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: 25 : 1115 Mayor Hannah referred to an item contained in the City Council Newsletter of January 3, 1985 concerning investments for the City and for the Redevelopment Agency which set forth investment policy and guidelines currently in effect, monthly report of outstanding investments and deposits and a copy of Assembly Bill 1073. Mayor Hannah expressed concern with the amounts of the various investments and MOVED that Investments with Savings and Loans, Banks or Thrift Institutions not exceed $100,000 or exceed the insured amount. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None Council received report on the terms of members of the Historical Commission. Said report reflected two terms to expire this year and three in 1986. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned sine die at 7:30 p. m. 'z~ ~"""'"' C1', Cl"k 1 /8/85 -3-