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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 19,1985 I 25:1183 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ROLL CALL KMAX ANTENNA ~?~ HEARINGS SCHEDULED APPEAL BY I COUNCIL Hearing April 16 ~ CARS ON VACANT LOTS ~~y M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and' the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 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., March 19, 1985 in the Arcadia City Hall Conference Room. PRESENT: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Young and Hannah Counci1member Pellegrino On MOTION by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED, Counci1member Pellegrino was EXCUSED. The City Manager circulated copies of communications received regarding a Planning Commission decision;from Howard Bong regarding an item on the agenda for the regular meeting this date;and an invitation to a retirement dinner for the Council. Discussion held on the proposal by KMAX for the construction of a 290 foot antenna located in the National Forest just north of the City limits above the 'Highland area. It would be painted red and white, obstruction lighting would be needed for aircraft safety. The U. S. Forestry Service has prepared a Draft Environmental Report (on file in the Planning Department) and is desirous of obtaining comments from the Council as to whether it would support or oppose the project. Following deliberations, it was the consensus that Council oppose the project as proposed, but would agree to what the Forestry Service favors -- different location on the hillside where it could have a shorter tower which would not be as visible as that proposed. The Highland Oaks Homeowners' Association to be notifi~d. April 2, 1985 - Tentative map of Tract No. 44034 618 Fairview Avenue April 2, 1985 - Downtown Revitalization Study May 7, 1985 - Acceptance of work - improvement of portions of Lemon Avenue - Job 568. Counci1member Lojeski referred to a petition with signatures of adjoin- ing property owners of 300 Fairview Avenue opposing the lot split approv- ed by the Planning Commission. Due to the fact that all of the adjacent property owners had signed the petition, it was MOVED by Councilmember Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that a public hearing be scheduled for APRIL 16. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Young and Hannah None Counci1member Pellegrino Counci1member Lojeski referred to the vacant lot at the northwest corner of Santa Anita and Duarte -- that it looks like a used car lot on weekends ... cars parked there with FOR SALE signs. The Chief of Police explained the procedure. Staff will expedite enforcement measures. 3/19/85 -1- t-\ 'J ~ TRAFFIC Fi rst Av at Wheeler (Stop Sign) POLICE JAIL RATING A-l vOLAFCO MEMBER X CHAPPELL ~ SUPPORTED .Y ~. 7" ~ROOFING <.h\~OS(MARIE HART) ,v 805 Coronado ~. Drive o SWIM CLUB r.'J\ CLOSED SESS ION ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE ATTEST: 25:1184 Councilmember Lojeski referred to the stop signs at First Avenue and Wheeler. Some of the business owners in the area have said that cars go through the stop sign and they are concerned for the safety factor. The Director of Public Works explained what has been done thus far to correct the situation. Councilmember Gilb referred to the A-l rating given the City Jail by the County of'Los Angeles Grand Jury Jails Committee and congrat- ulated the Police Department. Councilmember Gilb brought up the forthcoming election of a City member to the Local Agency Formation Commission by the Los Angeles City Selection Committee and recommended the reelection of Kenneth I. Chappell to LAFCO. Councilmember Gilb was AUTHORIZED to vote for Mr. Chappell at the meeting to be held April 4, 1985. Councilmember Gilb asked about the status of the roofing at 805 Coronado Drive owned by Mrs. Marie Hart -- her home is still without a roof -- and Mrs. Hart is apparently awaiting word from the Home- owners' Association. This has been ongoing for some time now and Council would like some word back. Staff is to meet with the Associa- tion this week and will prepare a report for Council thereafter. I Councilmember Young asked that the Council receive copies of a communica- tion she received from Richard Cordona of the School District with reference to the Swim Club. Council entered a CLOSED SESSION at 7:24 p. m. The City Attorney advises that, pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Section 54956.8), the City Council will adjourn to a CLOSED SESSION after this meeting tv instruct its negotiators regarding potential price and terms relating C to the possible acquisition of properties in the Third Avenue area, and the negotiators' contacts with the property owners in that area. Council reconvened and adjourned sine die immediately thereafter. I ~~.Ji~ hristine Vane Clnen, 'City Clerk ~ 3/19/85 -2-