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Home My WebLink AboutFEBRUARY 19,1985_2 I I 25 : 1166 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL Feb.5,1985 (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY PflESENTATION SANTA AN ITA RACE TRACK ~?~ ',< MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 1985 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session Tuesday, February 19, 1985 at 7:30 p. m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Rev. Thomas Cherry, Christian Center of Arcadia Councilmember Lojeski PRESENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah ABSENT: None Mayor Hannah noted that in the Closed Session preceding the Regular Meeting, two decisions had been made with regard to purchases of property in the Redevelopment Area. (1) The Agency authorized staff to accept a negotiated sales price for property at 29 N. Third owned by Mr. & Mrs. Rubin Y. Hoo, and authorized the Executive Director to execute all documents necessary for the purchase of this property. This also applies to the property located at 21 N. Third Avenue owned by Mr. Lorenzo F. Chila. (2) The Agency considered several parcels near Third and Huntington and provided additional direction to the Agency staff and negotiators. Councilmember Lojeski noted that a correction was needed on the seconding of motion, page 7, item 5e. Correction noted. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of February 5, 1985 be APPROVED, as corrected. , , AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None It was MOVED by Councilmember Pellegrino, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title only. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None A presentation was made by the Council to Mr. Ray Rogers, Vice President of ,Santa Anita Race Track on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary. A plaque was presented to Mr. Rogers and the week of Feb. 25 to March 3 was declarpd to he Snntn Anitn r,nld~n Annlvefsary Week. For the benefit of those in the audience who might be interested, Mayor Hannah referred to Item 8a of the Consent Items. This involved Underground Utilities District No. 10 - Baldwin Avenue from Orange Grove to Hampton Road and noted that a public hearing has been scheduled for March 5. 1985. 2/19/85 - 1 - 1. HEARING Text Amend- ,ment 84-1 Parking Regu 1 a ti on s (Fashion Park) '/' r,r .' . \, 25:1167 Consideration of Text Amendment 84-1 requesting an amendment to the parking requirements for regional shopping centers (continued from January 22). Staff report presented for the proposed expansion to Santa Anita Fashion Park seeking to lower the parking space requifli:- ments from 5. to 4.75 parking spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of modified f160r space. The Planning Commission recommended denial -- the majority of the Commissioners felt the data provided did not justify having differ- ent commercial standards for a regional shopping center ... that the 60% versus the 65% turns the angle a little more so that the stalls are more of an acute angle to pull into a parking space ... the stalls, would be narrower and as such would provide additional parking. The Code definition of a Regional Shopping Center was read by staff it means a "planned integrated commercial development comprised of not less than 750,000 sq. ft. of modified gross floor area", I Mayor Hannah declared the hearing open. Ray Rogers, representing Santa Anita Fashion Park Regional Shopping Center at 300 S. Baldwin Avenue, addressed the Council and introduced William Doyle, Vice President of the Ernest W. Hahn, Inc., managing general partners of the shopping center; also John Waters, 3666 Kearneyvi11e Road, San Diego, representing the applicants; Lee Ward, who did the traffic st'udy and is associated with Law & Greenspan, Inc., 106 S. Mentor, Pasadell!l; and Francis J. Burgweger of 0'Me1veny & Myers Law Firm at 400 S. HoBP Street, Los Angeles. ' Mr. Doyle explored what is being planned -- expansion of Fashion Pafk to consist of a new Nordstrom Store of 120,000 sq. ft., new mall area of 75,000 sq. ft., which will relate to between 35 and 40 new mall shops and a two-level parking structure to accommodate about 350 parking spaces. He noted the sales impetus and additional jobs which would be generated from the expansion. They would like to change t~~ angle of the parking from 60 degrees to 65 degrees .,. which change'~ would add 78 additional parking spaces. They would also like to change the width of the parking spaces, also a reduction in the parking ra\~D fro~ t~e present 5 cars ~er l,OOO sq.ft. to 4.75. He.said this is t~, rat10 1n most of the proJects. In responsem a quest10n, Mr. Doyle s~~~ the parking driveways will remain the same... the present J. C. Pen~~~'~ Tire and Battery and Accessory Store will be replaced with striping fob" parking .., and some of the areas presently occupied by parking would be displaced by the Nordstrom Store in the mall. Mr. Rogers spoke to the need of the additional parking spaces which , are needed to make it a viable deal with Nordstrom and noted that out of 130 cities canvassed, the satisfactory ratio was 4.75. Pat Gibson, 505 Coyle, Arcadia, spoke as a resident with background onshopping center and parking planning, disagreed with the recommenGa- tion of the Planning Commission... that all of the national and 10c,a1 trends in the industry received during the last five years differ w~~h that recommendation. He felt the difference between convenience retail and a regional shopping center should be recognized... most I of the centers he has been associated with have been at 4.5 -- the new standard in the industry. He spoke of the declining need for., large parking spaces now that cars have become so much smaller. Hi~ firm has gone for the B' 6" wide stall for all cars... anything smaller would not be as efficient and does not work as well as 8' 6" or 8' 9", No one else desiring to be heard, the by Counci1member Pellegrino, seconded CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: ~ ' hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski and j" AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None 2/19/85 -2- I .-(, , '. " I 2. PUBLIC HEARING 1985-86 Community Development Block Grant (APPROVED) ~ ~ r\~ 3. PUBLIC HEARING Weed Abatement (APPROVED) , ' r' ~\~ .,"-- . "'''.,: '. 25:1168 It was MOVED by Councilmember Pellegrino, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Council finds that the evaluations of the environmental impacts set forth in the EIR are appropriate; that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the appropriate ordinance for intr04u~tion specifying therein REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None Consideration of projects for the 11th year, 1985-86 Community Development 810ck Grant (CDBG) Funds. Staff report given. The public hearing was declared open by Mayor Hannah. No one desiring to be heard, it was MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the public hearing be CLOSED. AYES; NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None During the discussion, Counci1member Lojeski inquired as to whether portions of the $150,000 housing rehabilitation program funds could be used in the business district. Staff replied they could only be used in residential areas. The City Manager added that the Grant had funds in the amount of $361,842 which could be used for business revitalization. It was MOVED by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that staff proceed with these projects and any other project(s); approve the Tax Cost Summary in staff report dated February 19, 1985 and AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding. AYES: ,NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None Time and place to hear Objections to the removal of weeds or dry grass, stubble, refuse or other flammable material. Staff report was given. Mayor Hannah declared the public hearing open. No one desiring to be heard, it was MOVED by Counci1member Pellegrino, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the public hearing be CLOSED. AYES; NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None The City Clerk stated that the County had mailed notices to the property owners involved. Councilmember Lojeski inquired if the program could include the School District. City Clerk will research this as will the City Attorney. It was MOVED by Counci1member Pellegrino, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the County Agricultural Commissioner be directed to abate the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish and refuse removed. . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None 2/19/85 -3- 4. 5. 5a. ROLL CALL 5b. MINUTE APPROVAL Feb. 5, 1985 (APPROVED) 5c. DESIGN REVIEW 149 E. c La Porte-iSt., (APPROVED) , 1 \ i'V J q \0) 2. ,.r ()e;..J y' \" , IJ..{\ ~q 'Ve. 5d. SOLICITATION, OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS FlRSTAVE. & HUNTINGTON (APPROVED) p..l>- ~{lI ,1.J~ fJ...'\ ~/\r 25:1169 Council recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah ABSENT None It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 5, 1985 be APPROVED. I AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Members Gi1b, Lojeski, None Member Pellegrino None Young and Hannah It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Pellegrino and ,CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Design Review for Arnett Electric, Incorporated, 149 East La Porte Street be APPROVED subject to the follOWing five conditions: 1. Applicant shall satisfy all State and City codes (e. g., zoning, building and safety, etc.). Applicant shall provide all off-site improvements pertinent to this project. These shall include but not be limited to the following: a) a new driveway apron b) one parkway 'tree Off-site improvements shall be provided and maintained in a manner acceptable to the Public Works Department. 3. Applicant shall submit a landscaping and irrigation plan acceptable to the Planning and Economic Development Departments. 4. Applicant shall execute a Covenant and Agreement to Develop and Hold Property as One Parcel in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. 5. The building's exterior, landscaping, signage and parking lot Shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the Planning and Economic Development Departments. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None Request for authorization to solicit development proposals for the I First Avenue and Huntington Drive site. Reference was made to the cost of an advertisement to run on two Sundays in'two different newspapers. It was suggested that they be the Los 'Angeles Times and the Pasadena Star.News. The telephone number indicated on the sign on the proop.rty will be corrected. It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Agency Executive Director be AUTHORIZED to solicit development proposals for the First Avenue and Huntington Drive site. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Hannah None ' Member Pellegrino None ?/19/85 -4- I I 5e. ADJOURNMENT 6. 7. 8. 8a. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DISTRICT I},C\ \ NO. 10 \:3 PUBLIC y' HEAR I NG Mar.5,19B5 8b. ADVERTI SE FOR BIDS CAMINO REAL Job. 572 ",1~ fl 8c. RIGHT/WAY DEDICATION . Tentative? . Pa rce 1 Map 84-9 ACCEPTED 8d. TIME EXTENSION ARCADIA DATSUN -CANOPY (12/31j85) ,/ q'\ '}. y \)- 1-'r 25; 1170 The Agency ADJOURNED to 7:00 p. m. March 5, 1985. COUNCIL RECONVENED. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (' Louis Mitchell, 615 N. Atlantic Blvd., Alhambra,spoke to the Council with regard to his application to the City Business License Dept. for a license to practice palmistry in Arcadia. The license has been denied because of Arcadia's ordinance against palmistry. He felt this was unreasonable -- palmistry is just for pleasure and games. Mr. Mitchell said he would like to purchase a home in Arcadia and pursue his business here. Mayor Hannah said Council would take it under advisement. Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon, spoke to the fact that, at the last Council meeting at which the Willdan Report was given, there was not a good turnout. He thought giving the oral report was a good thing; that Council and staff should not be discouraged. They should proceed now that the report is finished. 3% of job has been done; 97% left. The res idents probably don 't a ttend because they are just s itt i ng back to see what will happen. Small businesses, l"ike those in Monrovia which did not end up in the new shopping plaza, are wary; renters are worried about being displaced. CONSENT ITEMS Underground Utilities District NO. 10 - Baldwin Avenue from Orange Grove Avenue to Hampton Road. Public Hearing scheduled for March 5, 1"985. Councilmember Gilb recommended that letters be sent to the appropriate Romeowners' Associations. He also stated, in part, that he felt the traffic situation was hazardous at Hampton Road & Baldwin Avenue and suggested a traffic study. (Later at the end of the meeting, Councilmember Gilb asked about having some of the shrubbery at the inter- section of Hampton Road and Baldwin Avenue cut back.) APPROVED the plans and specifications and AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to call for bids for the construction of curbs, gutters and driveway aprons on Camino Real between Baldwin Avenue to the westerly City limit -- Job No. 572. Estimated cost is $50,746. The City share for engineering and pavement would be $22,000 -- to be funded from State Gas Tax Funds -- the property owners' share would be $28,746 which the City will advance from Capital Outlay Funds. This will 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. As a condition of the approval of the tentative map of Parcel Map No. 16141, the property owners were required to dedicate 5 feet at the north side of the property to provide for a 30 foot right-of-way from the centerline of Clark Street. This is in connection with a consolidation of 114 lots into 7 lots. APPROVED request of Arcadia Datsun for a 10 month time extension for the temporary aluminum canopy structure at 333 E. Huntington Drive. Conditions were APPROVED as set forth in staff .report dated February 19,1985. The extension will expire December 31, 1985. 2/19/85 -5- Be. I)' PERSONNEL r l"I' SALARIES PART -TIME POSITIONS 9. COMPUTER SYSTEM (APPROVED) fU( ~Q.i f: 25 :1171 Recommendations for salary increases for part-time positions as set forth in staff report dated February 19, 1985 were APPROVED for implementation on June 15, 1985. Resolution to be adopted. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIL- MEMBER 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 I CITY MANAGER Council received the report and recommendation. for the purchase of a comp~ter system. It had previously been noted that the City must be off the MDS/EDS System no later than December 31,1985. Council had retained the firm of Coopers and Lybrand, Certified Public Accountants, Management Consulting Division, to assist in the purchase of nardware and software to replace the present system and also to review the needs and/or opportunities of the departments -- based On what other cities are current1y'doing and also the availability of : software for these applications. Staff has had many meetings with the firm to identify vendors capable of providing software and hard- ware. Eleven vendors have been evaluated and two have been chosen. (Set forth in staff report dated February 13, 1985.) Included in the report was the proposed time schedule for the conversion. It was alsQ noted in the report that the recommended system could be used by other departments. During the consideration of the maintenance. aspect, Ken Wilks of Coopers and Lybrand emphasized the importance of the maintenance which is now estimated at $17,000 per year; Councilmember Gi1b urged caution regarding the maintenance and service aspects due to his experience with a system he had installed for his business. Mayor Hannah was advised that the system was expandable and could grow Wit~ the City. Security and adequate power were also explored. Steve Manny, 16680 Havenhurst, Encino, advised that the company is head- " quartered in Colorado Springs and had three service persons in this area. He noted the other cities they service -- Brea and Upland, for instance. Randy K~ng, 20010 Third Street, Santa Monica. spoke to the matter of a per ormance bond. . It was MOVED by Counci1member Pellegrino, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: 1. That the City Council appropriate from Capital Outlay Funds the sum of $323,368 for the purchase of the above stated hardware and software systems (per staff report dated February 13, 1985). I , 2. That the City Council AUTHORIZE City staff and Coopers and Lybrand to negotiate a contract with Info Comp Systems, Inc. for software and Hewlett Packard for hardware. 3. That the City Council AUTHORIZE the appropriation of $16,051 from the General Fund for a Data Processing/Systems Analyst which in- cludes salary, benefits, and other costs mentioned previously for 3! months of this fiscal year and AUTHORIZE staff to immediately recruit for this new position. 4. That the City Council waive the purchasing provisions of the Municipal Code pursuant to Arcadia Municipal Code Section 2844.3, authorizing such waiver. " AYES: NOES; ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None 2/19/85 -6- 10. lOa. ORDINANCE NO. 1807 (INTRODUCED AS AMENDED) I , lOb. i ',CLAIM OF l ADCO AUTO LEASING CORP. (DENIED) ,I J; ~ '}"i lOco " (:CLAIM OF '( 'JOHN & CAROL CURTI S (DENIED), .~I lii 1..10d. '{ CLAIM OF R. KRAUS : (DENIED) ': ' I , 10e. l-CLAIM OF '\ 'GREGOR IA & OLGA SZARKO t. (DENIED) .' . 25 :1172 CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1807, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING TEXT AMENDMENT 84-7 AMENDING SECTIONS 9275.4.7.2, 9275.4.7.3 AND DELETING SECTION 9275.4.18 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW CONVENIENCE FOOD SALES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SALE OF GASOLINE". It was MOVED by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1807 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED as amended. An amendment will be made in the ordinance to provide a ~ emergency shut-off switch. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of the Adco Auto Leasing Corporation was DENIED on MOTION by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None ' None On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of John and Carol Curtis was DENIED on MOTION by Counci1member Pellegrino, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of R. Kraus was DENIED on MOTION by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1- member Gi1b and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of Gregoria and Olga Szarko was DENIED on MOTION by Counci1member Young, seconded by Counci1member Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as foll ows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None 2/19/85 -7- . ~. 11. MUSEUM SITE OBTAINED 12. SANTA ANITAn Ur6~~ ~7 '\ FIRST GAME MUSEUM SENIOR ?~ CITIZEN ~ HOUSING SHRUBBERY _\"q GROWTH \' POLICE at,f( FACILITY \' NEWS RACKS 'f-"~ PARKING ~/:)~ SECOND AVE. NEW STREET FOR VALENCIA AVE. HOMES 0 (LOJESKI) +-"'" ~:>: I I (,J MATTERS FROM STAFF The City Manager advised that an agreement had been reached with Los Angeles County for a site to be used as a museum for artifacts of historical value. The site will be across the street from the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce next to the rose garden of the County Park -- Holly, Huntington Drive and Campus Drive. The County has offered an interim agreement giving the City permission to put the building on the site until a permanent agreement can be reached. The City may take charge of the property on February 25. The City would pay $1.00 a year to lease the land and would maintain the building and the surrounding grounds. Mayor Hannah had obtained the American Savings & Loan Association's building at 30 N. Santa Anita Avenue. The Association is moving to new quarters at 30 S. First Avenue. It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young I and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the City Manager be AUTHORIZED to execute an interim agreement with Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation for use of County property adjacent to the Rose Garden. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Councilmember Lojeski invited all members to attend the first base- . ball game of the season of the Santa Anita Little League at Eisenhower Park on March 2 at 9:30 a. m. Councilmember Gilb congratulated Mayor Hannah on his effort and accomplishment in being able to obtain the building and the site for the Museum. ' Councilmember Gilb expressed concern about the status of the construc\~~ of the new Senior Citizen Housing Project on Naomi Avenue east of . Bal dwi n Avenue. Staff wi 11 provi de a report. Staff will check on the growth of shrubbery on Baldwin and Hampton. It was noted when the Underground Utilities District project is completed, the situation will improve. In response to an inquiry by Councilmember Pellegrino, the City Manager stated, in part, that it is moving ahead on schedule; that a report will go forth with the Newsletter this week. The City Attorney will check to see if the racks can be moved from the green area into the red -- or back close to the building -- in front of Santelli's Restaurant at 1220 S. Baldwin Avenue. In response to an inquiry by Mayor Hannah concerning easement on the Santa Fe property on Second Avenue, the City Attorney said he is researching the matter now, I Staff will report on the feasibility of putting a street in homes west of Valencia Avenue north of Foothill Boulevard. is the last street in Arcadia going toward Monrovia.) for lit" . \ValenCla 2/19/B5 , -8- 25:1174 ADJOURNMENT Mar.5,1985 7:00 p. m. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., March 5, 1985 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 . ATTEST: ~o~ Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk I 2/19/85 -9-