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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 2,1985_2 25 :1195 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL CLOSED SESSION MATTERS MINUTE APPROVAL Ma r. 1 9,1 985 (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY I ADMIN. OF OATH OF OFFICE TO HUGH MYERS, SISTER CITY COMSN. ADMIN.OF OATH OF OFFICE TO JAYNE BELLIN, ARCADIA BEAUT. COMSN. / M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETI NG APRIL 2, 1985 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session Tuesday, April 2, 1985 at 7:30 p. m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Mrs. Loui~ Gelber, First Church of Christ Scientist, Arcadia Counci1member Lojeski PRESENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah ABSENT: None 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 prices and terms relating to the possible acquisition of properties in the Santa Clara and Third Avenue area and to direct the negotiators to make further contact with property owners in that area. It was MOVED by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of March 19, 1985 be APPROVED. AYES; NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Young and Hannah None Counci1member Pellegrino (He was absent on said date.) None On MOTION by Counci1member Young, seconded by Counci1member Lojeski and CARRIED all ordinances and resolutions are to be read by title only. Mayor Hannah welcomed students from Holly Avenue School who were in the audience. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Hugh Myers, incoming member of the Sister City Commission. Mr. Myers was welcomed to the Commission and presented with his credentials by Counci1member Gi1b. Mr. Myers will fill out the unexpired term of Phillip Scott to June 30, 1987. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Jayne Bellin, in- coming member of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission. Ms. Bellin was welcomed to the Commission and presented with her credentials by Counci1member Lojeski. Ms. Bellin will fill out the unexpired term of James Curry to June 30, 1985. 4/2/85 -1- " , 1. HEARING TRACT No. 44034 Tentative (APPROVED) .-( 'o~\ ot; ~V ('0 ~'. ~O 25:1196 Consideration of the tentative map of Tract No. 44034 for a proposed 34 unit condominium at 618 Fairview Avenue. At present the site is developed with two single family dwellings and is zoned R-3. The Planning Commission recommends approval subject to conditions spelled out in the staff report dated April 2, 1985. Discussion held con~ cerning traffic and the need for the widening of Arcadia Avenue. Staff advised that this has been in the thinking of staff for some time but the widening would have to wait until there is development on the northwest corner of Arcadia and La Cadena '" which is the only 'property which has not dedicated the right-of-way to the City. It was the consensus of Council that this should be discussed with the owner toward the possibility of the City acquiring it. Mayor Hannah declared the hearing open and Kris Poulsen, the applicant, I residing on the subject property at 618 Fairview Avenue, said, in part, that the only exit will be from Arcadia Avenue and that he favors widening Arcadia Avenue. Tony Piscitell i, 1626 Old Oak Lane, Arcadia, one of the general partners of the project said, in part, that the condominium will be a luxury type and he felt most of the traffic would exit on Arcadia Avenue to Baldwin. He, too, would like to see Arcadia Avenue widened. Robert Lohr, 585 W. Duarte Road, No. 19, referred to a communication directe~ Mayor Hannah from Earl Waynick, residing in the same complex, in which attention of Council was directed to the traffic which would increase on Arcadia Avenue with the advent of this new condominium. In response to a question, he said that the traffic exits onto Arcadia Avenue from his complex (Silver Gate Apartments). Charles Dean, residing in the same complex, said, in part, that as he sees it, part of the problem is the lack of a stop light at Baldwin Avenue -- hence most of the traffic goes east on Arcadia to LaCadena. As far as the corner of Arcadia and LaCadena is concerned the present house is quite small and perhaps could be moved to the north on the lot. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Pellegrino, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED. During the consideration, some thought was given to delaying a decision, .., on the project until Arcadia Avenue is widened and until it is ascertained whether or not the property on the corner could be acquired. Staff advised it will make a study on the signalization of Baldwin and Arcadia. In response to a question,the applicant, Mr. Poulsen, said, in part, that he wants his building to face Fairview Avenue and will not have any driveway from there... all exits will be on Arcadia Avenue. This was because a question had arisen as to whether or not the build- ing could be turned around. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember I Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the tentative map of Tract No. 44034 for a proposed 34 unit condominium at 618 Fairview Avenue be APPROVED subject to conditions Al, 2 and 3 of the staff report that staff proceed with the widening of the.street through mutual under- standing and agreement with the owner of the property on the northwest corner of Arcadia and LaCadena. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None Staff will bring back a report on the feasibil ity of a traffic 1 ight at the corner of Arcadia and Baldwin Avenues. 4/2/85 -2- 2. HEARING DOWNTOWN REV IT All ZA- n ON STUDY T R A N S C 1 R .. I ;~IT:CHEDI 1/ ,'}GI 0\7 ~ tV 'J' May 21,1985 Report to Counc i 1 j.... " '~.s l~ r t . )~i.t I'. ,., . ',,, j 25:1197 This hearing is for the purpose of providing an opportunity for the public to comment on the Draft Downtown Revitalization Plan. Following the hearing, the City Council will consider the goals which will be used to guide the selection of implementation programs and their priorities. Goals were recommended by staff and are based on those prepared by the City's Plannin9 Consultant, Willdan Associates. Mayor Hannah declared the hearing open. Those speaking concerning the Plan were as follows: Milton A. Weiner David Robinson Bruce Low Herb Fletcher Don Kl eckner Michael Thompson Charles Chivetta 1158 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village 144 Alta Street, Arcadia 333 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia 175 W. Lemon, Arcadia 218 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia 160 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia 101 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia The Hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Pellegrino, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None The twelve goals were then ADOPTED 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 Staff will now prepare recommendations for implementation programs aimed at achieving the desired goals. All comments which have been received concerning the Downtown Revitalization Plan will be considered. It was estimated that it will take staff about one month to prepare the implementation programs which will include cost estimates, fund- ing sources and suggested priorities. The adopted goals and the subsequently adopted specific implementation programs will constitute the City's official Downtown Revitalization Plan. 4/2/85 -3- " .! 25 :1198 3. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 3a. RECREATION Staff advised that the Recreation Department had recently been SUMMER contacted by the Los Angeles Olympic Committee - Amateur Athletics PROGRAM Foundation - concerning a program which is being offered cities which (LAOC AAF) . O~had served as Olympic sites. Funding for the program for 1985 would (APPROVED)~\ be provided by the LAOC AAF and does not require the use of matching ~ City funds. The program was recently reviewed by the Recreation {~ Commission and it was recommended that same be forwarded to the (ZVV Counci 1 for its approval. The proposed program was inc1 uded in the staff report. , ~. It was MOVED by Councilmember Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote that staff be directed to sign a Letter of Intent to accept a grant of $2,313 as proposed by LAOC. A long form agreement, approved by the City Attorney, will be submitted at a later date. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None 3b. PERSONNEL On recommendation of the Personnel Board, it was MOVED by Counci1- BOARD member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED on roll Class Speci- call vote as follows that the new classification for Computer Opera- fications . oiltions Technician be ADOPTED. This position was approved in concept (APPROVED)O~\ at the time the purchase of a new Hewlett Packard Computer for the ~'. , f\ tI Finance Department was approved. \)o'ot,S\ c.Y' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members None None - Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah 4. COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5. 5a. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah ABSENT: None 5b. MINUTE APPROVAL Mar.19,1985 (APPROVED) It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 19, 1985 be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Members Gi1b, Lojeski, Young and Hannah Non e Member Pellegrino (He was absent on said date.) None I 5c. ADJOURNED TO 7:00 p. m., APRIL 16, 1985. COUNCIL RECONVENED 6. 7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, once again urged the City Council to discontinue charging for Paramedic services to Arcadians and noted . the size of the Fire Department budget which he felt is large enough to absorb the fees for transporting persons to the hospital. 4/2/85 -4- 8. 8a. HEARING / SCHEDULED MAY 7 I 8b. TWO LOTS . FROM ONE'\ '-( 183 W. VV.l( La Sierra \ \ '?~ 8c. GENERAL PLAN REVIEW ~ I' ~~(lG\ r t>S\ J f'tv 8d. HISTORICAL MUSEUM . P'-' 8e. CONTRACT AWARD (Camino Real Job 572)110 ,1.-\ ~ 8f. ALL WEATHER TRACK 25 :1199 CONSENT ITEMS SCHEDULED a public hearing for May 7 on the Precise Plan Review 85-1 for a showroom to be constructed at 333 E. Huntington Drive (Arcadia AMC/Jeep/Renau1t Dealership). APPROVED the subdivision agreement for tentative parcel map 85-4 to create two lots from one lot at 183 W. La Sierra Drive subject to all conditions set forth in the staff report dated April 2. APPROPRIATED $19,900 for the preparation of a revised Housing Element and the consolidation of the General Plan Elements; directed staff to prepare a contract with Castaneda & Associates for the preparation of these reports and authorized the Mayor and/or the City Manager to execute the contract. APPROVED the Negative Declaration for the construction of the Arcadia Historical Museum at the Arcadia County Park (Rose Garden Section); and found that the project will not have a negative effect on the environment within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. AWARDED contract to Larsen and Leaverenz, Inc., for curb, gutter and driveway aprons on Camino Real - Job No.. 572 in the amount of $21,641.07; any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process were waived and the Mayor and City Clerk were AUTHORIZED to execute a con- tract in form approved by the City Attorney. Also APPROPRIATED $22,000 from Capital Outlay Funds and $12,000 from State Gas Tax Funds to cover the contract amount, engineering, inspection and contingencies. Total appropriation: $34,000. Taken separately and recorded after Consent Items. 8g. CONTRACT AWARDED contract to Valverde Construction Company for the construction AWARD of storm drain - Job 560 on Huntington Drive and Job No. 561 on Lovell (Storm Drains Avenue. It was noted in the staff report dated April 2 that the low Job Nos. 560 bid for Huntington Drive was $103,376 and the low bid for Lovell Avenue & 561) ~ was $188,886. Both were submitted by Valverde Construction and were l-\ \, found by staff to be sati sfactory. $370,000 was APPROPRIATED for these (, \) projects to cover contract amounts, engineering, inspection and contin- , ~ ~ ~ gencies ($140,000 Capital Outlay for the Huntington Drive Storm Drain L-\v and $230,000 from Gas Tax Funds for the Lovell Avenue Storm Drain. ) All ~ \ informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process were f waived and the Mayor and City Clerk were AUTHORIZED to execute the contracts in form approved by the City Attorney. I 8h. STORM DRAIN (CONSULTANT) '5 r I L{ tl., f I ~ L.' RETAINED HYA Consulting Engineer to perform inspection services for the two storm drains (Job Nos. 560 and 561) and AUTHORIZED the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. The total cost for inspection services is estimated to be $13,365, with a suggested budget range of $13,000 to $22,000. A 4/2/85 -5- 8i. 510-10K RUN May 1 9,1985 8f. ALL WEATHER TRACK . (I\Z\~ p.' () ? O'f\ 0 9. 9a. ORDINANCE / NO. 1810 (ADOPTED) 9b. RESOL UTI ON NO. 5216 (ADOPTED) , ~ ~ 0\ r, ~. iJ'O J I f I' i I 25 : 1 200 APPROVED the request of the Santa Anita Spring Classic Committee to have its annual 5K/10K run on May 19, 1985. The route has been reviewed and approved by staff and it is planned to have eleven control points at a cost of $1,060 to be paid by the event sponsor. Insurance to be provided as specified by the City Attorney. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIL- MEMBER 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 I Pursuant to Council member Lojeski's expressed concern, staff explained in detail that in order for the City to use the Roberti-Z'Berg funds, the City must conform to certain State requirements. Since the funds will be given to the School District which will be constructing the track, the City must look to the School District to meet those State requirements. An agreement is also necessary with the District regard- ing the construction, maintenance and operation of the all weather track. Copies of this agreement were reviewed by Council... which has been executed by the District. A resolution (No. 5216) has been prepared for Council review approving the application for Grant Funds. On MOTION by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows the adoption of the resolution was APPROVED (see page 7 ) and the Mayo~and City Clerk were AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement between the City and the Arcadia Unified School District of Los Angeles County for the construc- tion, maintenance and joint use of an All Weather Track at the Arcadia High School for school and recreational purposes -- in form approved by the City Attorney. The Resolution approves applying for the Grant Funds. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None C!TY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented for adoption, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1810, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, THE FIRE CODE STANDARDS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE III OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY". I It was MOVED by Counci1member Pellegrino, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1810 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None The City Attorney presented for adoption, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5216, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICA- TION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN-SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN ALL WEATHER TRACK AT ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL - JOB NO. 571". 4/2/85 -6- I 10. 11. GILB ,/' 25 :1201 It was MOVED 'by Counci1member Young, seconded by Counci1member Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5216 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None '. Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None MATTERS FROM STAFF MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Would like staff to prepare a report on minor and major work performed by the garage personnel -- it might be possible to contract out the heavy work and retain the minor -- to see whether or not it would mean a savings to the City. Council concurred. Councilmember Gilb also advised that the HOY Follies has been cancelled. .YOUNG ,\ Referred to a matter Council considered at its last regular meeting I r\1" (March 19) relative to allocating $250 to the National Municipal League "-\V ,.. that during the interim, she has been able to look into the program . \. and MOVED that $250 be contributed to that League for a Model City ,0.' (\' IV Charter Revision Study from the General Revenue Sharing Fund. Motion .! rl\J V. seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on the following roll call \ () ") vote: "yQ/ I PELLEGRINO HANNAH ./ AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Pellegrino, Councilmember Lojeski None Young and Hannah It was further MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the City apply to said League for consideration of Arcadia for the All American City Award. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None Councilmember Gilb noted that two persons will have to be appointed to make the presentation in Cincinnati, Ohio in November... reports must be filled out and it is quite an extensive application. Mr. Gilb explained the criteria. Councilmember Pellegrino MOVED to appoint Councilmember Gilb as Chairman of the committee, seconded by Counci1- ~ember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hanah None None Staff to prepare a report on Application for All American City Award. Introduced Mrs. Pellegrino, his son and many members of his family. Mayor Hannah referred to the appeal made by Mrs. Marie Hart in connection with desire to have her house reroofed at 805 Coronado Drive and felt it unfair to have her pay another fee. Whereupon, it was MOVED by Councilmember Giib, seconded by Councilmember Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council reconsider its previous action in this matter. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None 4/2/85 -7- PELLEGRINO ADJOURNMENT APR. 16,1985 7:00 p.m. ATTEST: 25 :1202 Councilmember Gilb then MOVED, seconded by Councilmember Pellegrino and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Mrs. Marie Hart not be required to pay the $300 fee in connection with her appeal to the Planning Commission. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gi1b, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None Councilmember Lojeski was congratulated on his 41st birthday. Council adjourned at 9:40 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., April 16,1985 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. David ~~~ Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk ~ 4/2/85 -8- I' !~1 1 j 1 Ij I " I ......