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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 19,1985_2 1 1 25:1185 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL Mar.5,1985 (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY CLOSED SESSION MATTERS 1. PUBLIC HEARING Dial-A-Ride Fare Increase (APPROVED) ~ ,OW ~ M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 1985 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session Tuesday, March 19, 1985 at 7:30 p. m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Rev. Galen E. Russell, Jr., Arcadia Congregational Church r Members of Camp Fire Girls, Troop #409 PRESENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Hannah ABSENT: Councilmember Pellegrino On MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young, and CARRIED, Councilmember Pellegrino was EXCUSED. On MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of March 3, 1985 were APPROVED. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, 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: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Hannah None Councilmember Pellegrino Mayor Hannah welcomed members of Boy Scout Troop #174 who were present in the audience and working on their Merit Badges. The City Attorney advised that pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Section 54956.8) the City Council had adjourned to a CLOSED SESSION prior to this meeting to instruct its negotiators regarding potential price and terms relating to the possible acquisi- tion of properties in the Third Avenue area, and the negotiators' contact with the property owners in that area. Consideration of an increase in Dial-A-Ride fares beginning July 1, 1985 from $.50 to $.85 for full fare passengers and from $.20 to $.40 for senior citizen and handicapped passengers. Staff report given recommending increase. (See report dated March 13, 1985.) In response to Councilmember Gilb's inquiry, staff advised that there are currently 16 units, 6 of which are vans and that persons are not picked up or left off in areas other than Arcadia. Councilmember Gilb said, in part, that the program is a fine bargain for the local citizens. During this consideration, Councilmember Young said, in part, that seniors had told her that they could not get to a doctor for an appoint- ment in the morning as they had been told they were busy taking children to schoo'. Staff said, in part, that this could be avoided by advance reservations and that the average response time was 14 minutes. 3/19/85 -1- 2. PUBLI C HEARING ADULT ENTER- TAINMENT /J s e" 'P', J ).;0(\ URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1811 . (ADOPTED) REPORT APR. 16,1985 25:1186 Mayor Hannah declared the hearing open and Raymond Brockus, 1309 Standish, spoke in favor of the program, but felt it was not designed to accommodate school children. He also felt the Council should take more, time to review the matter. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Gilb, lojeski, Young and Hannah NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Pellegrino 1 During the consideration, Councilmember Gilb was advised that it costs Dial-A-Ride an average of $2.43 per trip per passenger. Staff explaine~ what constitutes a handicapped person. Mayor Hannah submitted an experience he had with a Dial-A-Ride van following too closely to his car and suggested staff impart this and ask that the drivers be more careful. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the fares for Dial- A-Ride be increased to $.85 for full fare passengers and $.40 for elderly and handicapped passengers, effective July 1, 1985. (This would be consistent with the fare structure already established for the Rapid Transit District and the transit financing available to the City.) , AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Hannah None Councilmember Pellegrino The City Attorney advised that in order to continue the moratorium on adult entertainment establishments (initially established by Ordinance No. 1801) the State Law requires a public hearing prior to the adoption of the Ordinance. It was also noted that an urgency ordinance is effective for 45 days from the date of adoption, and thereafter for 22 months and 15 days following another public hearing. 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 Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Hannah None Councilmember Pellegrino Whereupon Mayor Hannah read the title of Ordinance No. 1811, which was READ IN FULL by the City Attorney, entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE CONSIDERATION OF, 1 AND PROHIBITING LAND USE, BUILDING, LICENSES AND PERMITS OF ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS DURING THE INTERIM PENDING A STUDY OF ZONING PROPOSALS AND REGULATIONS REGARDING SUCH USES" It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1811 be and it is hereby ADOPTED as an Urgency Ordinance and that the staff prepare a report for issuance by the City Council at the regular Council meeting of April 16, 1985. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Hannah None Ceuncilmember Pell~9rin0 3/19/85 -2- I, 3. PUBLI C HEARING CABLE TV FRANCHISE (FALCON) 1-\111 f I 4. . 'SEN lOR CITIZEN TITLE III . -<. GRANT (, \ \ C-.( , f\', J 5. 6. 6a. ROLL CALL 1 6b. . MINUTE APPROVAL Mar.5,1985 ( APPROVED) 6c. BONG PROPEKTY 124 N. Second Av. Development Proposa 1 Rej ec ted "p ( I p91' ,'" .-~/(. ~. 25:1187 Pursuant to Section 1301 of the City Charter, this hearing is for the. purpose of receiving input relative to the granting of a Cable Television Franchise to Falcon Communications to construct, maintain and operate a cable television system to all areas of the City south of the Foothill 210 Freeway, prior to the awarding of the franchise which is approved through the adoption of an ordinance. : . Mayor' Hannah declared the hearing open' and.,: no:one-'desiring to be heard, the hearing.was CLOSED on MOTION'by. Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES; NOES: ABSENT: . Counci1members:Gi~b, Lojeski, Young and Hannah None Counci1member Pellegrino " ,ii . .\ BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Staff noted that for the past seven years, the City'has received Federal funds under the Older Americans' Act to provide social services to Senior Citizens to Arcadia and Temple City. This year the a110ca- tiori will be $35,949 -- an increase of $1,712 over last year. The Senior Citizens' Commission unanimously recommended applying for the funds. It was MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Gi1b and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that an application be sub- mitted:.for THLE III FUNDS for social servic'es; that a contract be entered into in the amount of $35,949 for the period July 1, 1985 to June 30, 1986 and that the City Manager or, in his absence, the Director of Recreation be AUTHORIZED to execute the application and the contract with the LOS ANGELES COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Young and Hannah None Counci1member Pellegrino :l COLincil recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Lojesk'i, Young and Hannah Member Pellegrino On MOTION by Member Gi1b, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED, Member Pel1eqrino was EXCUSED. On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Gi1b and CARRIED, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 1985 were APPROVED. The Agency received and reviewed the staff report dated March 19 setting forth certain participation opportunities and preferences for owners and tenants in the Central Redevelopment Project. The Agency staff directed communications to those commercial/industrial property owners with whom it had been negotiating. Staff had asked for the submission of plans and other materials by specific dates so the Agency could determine if it wished to proceed with the owners on possible development of their properties. Only Howard Bong, owner of 124 N_ Second Avenue, responded by the deadline with his plans. 3/19/85 -3- 6d. ARA RESOLUTI ON NO. 80 (ADOPTED) P ( I ZQ1' ARA RESOL UT ION NO. 81 (ADOPTED) P l~q1'" f ARA RESOLUT ION NO. 82 (ADOPTED) L{ e 1~~~ f I p9 6e. ADJOURNMENT APR.2,1985 7 :00 p. m. .! .1=:.-. 25: 1188 Staff reviewed Mr. Bong's plans and other data and submitted two commun~fatio.ns to Mr. Bong... indicating the need for additional inf~r~ition as to his development experience as well as;financial sUPp.~p'~'fpr this proposed project and advising that the City records do nqt sho~ that the Bongs own the easterly parcel. Mr. Bong had been info~med of the meeting of the Agency this date to review his proposed gevelopment. Options of the Agency were included in the staff report. The options were: 1) Proceed with the Bong proposal as part of an Owner Participation Agreement, submit to the correction of the plans to meet code and other conditions the Agency may require; 2) Propose that the Bongs modify their proposal and encourage them to take part in an RFP (Request for Proposal) process and have the Agency proceed with RFP for development of Third and Santa Clara including the properties the Agency may determine optional for development; and 3) Reject the Bong proposal and authorize staff to proceed with negotiations toward the purchase of the Bong and White properties. During these considerations, staff noted in the staff report that they have several developers who have expressed a desire to develop part or all of the subject site including the Bong parcel. 1 It was then MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Bong proposal be rejected and that staff be AUTHORIZED to proceed with negotiations toward the purchase of the Bong and White properties. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Hannah None Member Pellegrino It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that ARA RESOLUTION NO. 80, authorizing the Initiation of Eminent Domain Proceedings in Connection with the Acquisition of Certain Property [Bong - 124 N. Second Ave. (aka 123 N. Third Ave.)] be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Hannah None Member Pellegrino It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that ARA RESOLUTION NO. 81, authorizing the Initiation of Eminent Domain Proceedings in Connection with the Acquisition of Certain Property (White - 124 N. Third Ave.) be APPROVED. 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Lojeski, None Member Pellegrino Young and Hannah It was MOVED by Member Young, seconded by Chairman Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that ARA RESOLUTION NO. 82, authorizing [ the Initiation of Eminent Domain Proceedings in Connection with the Acquisition of Certain Property (Henderson - 317 N. Huntington Drive) be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Hannah None Member Pellegrino The meeting ADJOURNED to 7:00 p. m., April 2, 1985. -4- 3/19/85 7. 8. 1 9. 9a. HEARING SCHEDULED APR.2,1985 9b. HEARING SCHEDULED APR.2,1985 1 9c. HEARING SCHEDULED MAY 7,1985 9d. ADVERT! SE FOR 8IDS ge. WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PHASE I I t.l . f \ ~1 25:1189 Council reconvened. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION " Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon, spoke to the matter of the Arcadia Paramedics. Told about a situation where the wife of a friend of his had been taken to the hospital by the Paramedics where she passed away. The friend received a bill from the City in the amount of $120 for transporting his wife to the hospital. Felt that the City could afford to underwrite this service. He would like to see the City Council do away with this charge. Bruce Low, 333 E. Huntington Drive, spoke to the matter of the eminent domain proceedings getting under way for certain portions of the City in his general area. Asked for a statement from Council that his property is not being considered. Mayor Hannah replied there had been no discussion in connection with his property, and to his knowledge, there were no acquisition plans for the future. Councilmember Gilb stated that he liked Mr. Low's business -- it would be foolish to move him out of town. . Raymond Q. Brockus, 1309 Standish, spoke to the matter of the Arcadia Paramedics. Feels City has a good deal with this. Most people are reimbur~ed. But thought the Finance Department should weigh the individual situation before proceeding on anybody. Generally felt that the present situation is quite adequate. Charles Chivetta, 101 E. Huntington Drive, referred to the Downtown Revitalization Study and would like a public hearing to come forth so a decision may be made on what is going to happen in the downtown area. (Public hearing scheduled for April 2.) Speaking as an individual, he said, in part, that the City should support the businesses and the businesses should support the City... if the Council is desirous of the area developing according to the revitalization plan, then he felt the first step is for the Council to make a move and the busi- nesses will then support that particular move. CONSENT ITEMS SCHEDULED a public hearing for April 2 on Tentative Map of Tract No. 44034 for a proposed 34 unit residential condominium at 618 Fairview Avenue. SCHEDULED a public hearing for April 2 on the Downtown Revitalization Study. SCHEDULED a public hearing for May 7 on improvements of portions of Lemon Avenue - Job No. 568 ACCEPTANCE OF WORK. APPROVED the plans and specifications and AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to call for bids for the annual concrete program - Job No. 569 and installa- tion of sidewalks and driveway approaches on the west side of First Avenue from Foothill to Haven - Job No. 570. Phase II of this project is the installation of new private plumbing from the new meter at the curb to the back of the house to tie into " the existing customer plumbing on the east side of Santa Anita, both h sides of Oakwood Dr i ve and the 'lies t side of Hi gh 1 and Oaks 'Dr ive between Foothill and Orange Grove. Procedure for this work was outlined i.n staff report dated March 19, 1985. Water Division to proceed with this Phase II work upon completion of Phase I. ~ '. 3/19/85 -5- \~ 9f. LEAVE/ABSENCE (Y/\NG) APPROVED the request for a three and one half month maternity leave of absence from March 18 to July 1, 1985 without pay for Senior Reference Librarian, Grace Yang. 25: 1190 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: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Hannah None Councilmember Pellegrino CITV ATTORNEV III The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1808, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING TEXT AMENDMENT 84-1 AMENDING SECTIONS 9269.5.~9269.7.1. AND 9269.7.3., AND ADDING SECTION 9269.7.5. TO THE ARCADIA'MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTERS". AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 10. lOa. ORDINANCE NO. 1808 (ADOPTED), 'P f \ 1J It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1808 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. , ' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Hannah None Councilmember Pellegrino lOb. ORDINANCE / The City Attorney presented for introducti on, expl a ined the content NO. 1810 and read the title of Ordinance No. 1810, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE (INTRODUCED) OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, THE FIRE CODE STANDARDS AND AMENDING CHAPTER I of ARTICLE III OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY" . It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No.' 1810 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: lOco ~'. CLAIM OF r S.DILUVIO (DENIED) Council members Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Hannah None Councilmember Pellegrino On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of S. Diluvio was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 11. None Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Hannah None Councilmember Pellegrino 1 MATTERS FROM STAFF 3/19/85 -6- 12. LOJESKI 1 ARCADIA f\' BEAUT! FUL COMSN. (Bell in) SISTER CITY fA', COMSN. , . (Meyers) GILB YOUNG 1 HANNAH HANNAH 25 : 1191 MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Staff will contact the owner of the former American Savings & Loan Association site (30 N. Santa Anita Avenue) to ascertain future use of lot. It was also noted that the site will be returned to its original condition now that the building has been removed. Advised that he had heard the Hauser Realty Company would be moving into the vacant Crocker National Bank Building at 128 E. Huntington Drive. By unanjmous decision, Council appointed Jayne Bellin to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission to fill out the unexpired term of James Curry, res i gned, to June 30, 1985. By unanimous decision, Council appointed Hugh Myers to the Arcadia Sister City Commission to fill out the unexpired term of Phillip Scott, resigned, to June 30, 1987. Referred to a communication from John Crowley, Regional Vice President of the National Municipal League, Inc., asking consideration of the League to financially assist in the amount of l~ to 2~ per capita to produce a revised edition of the Model City Charter. Discussion ensued and it was submitted that it would not benefit the City to any great extent and a motion made by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Mayor Hannah did not pass as Mayor Hannah withdrew his second with the thought that the matter could come back to Council when all five members were present. Councilmember Young would like more information. Councilmember Gilb commented, in part, that he really has a conflict as he is the other Regional Vice president of the League. Was advised by the Parks and Recreation Director that his department is working on the informational memoranda received from the Los Angeles County Senior Citizens' Services... relating to the Senior Center Bond Act of 1984 application. . Brought up the traffic situation at Lovell and Duarte .., also the parking and, in response to her question, the City Attorney explained the procedure for permitting another business to use parking spaces by written consent .,. it would have to be approved by the business in question and the City... it may not be binding and he would have to take a closer look. The Director of Public Works will review his previous recommendations and report back to Council if they could be changed or altered in any way to improve the situation. Staff advised that, in response to Councilmember Young's suggestions about parking on the north side of Huntington Drive, they will be con- sidered during the discussion on the Downtown Revitalization Study. Councilmember Young was advised by the City Attorney that the City is still in litigation with regard to the Arcadia Mounted Police build- ing which the Elks Club is interested in on a trade. Council will be kept apprised of the status. Questioned the use of City stationery by the Police Department for an invitation to a retirement dinner. Staff will check into it. Thanked the Boy Scout Troop 174 for its attendance and staying through the entire meeting. 3/19/85 -7 - 25:1192 CLOSED SESS ION Council recessed and entered a CLOSED SESSION and the City Attorney stated for the record, "Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the City Council and Redevelopment Agency will enter a CLOSED SESSION to discuss with its negotiators the potential price and terms relat- ing to the possible acquisition of properties in the area south of Huntington Drive and to discuss possible contacts with the property owners in that area by the City negotiators". Council member Gilb stated he would like to have a CLOSED SESSION,which may involve litigation, with the City Attorney and the Chief of Police. ADJOU~NMENT APR.2,1985 7:00 p.m. Council reconvened and adjourned immediately thereafter at 9:35 p. m. I to 7:00 p. m., April 2, 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. ~ k(~ David S. Harinah,~ayor f/ ATTEST: Ii 3/19/85 -8-