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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 4,1985_2 25:1247 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1 / INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL COUNCIL- MEMBER HANNAH EXCUSED MINUTE APPROVAL (May 18,1985) (May 21,1985) (APPROVED ) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY 1 CAROL PAPAY OUTGOING MEMBER - BD. OF EDUCATION DON FICKAS OUTGOING MEMBER - BD. OF EDUCATION ARCADIANNS M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING JUNE 4, 1985 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session, June 4, 1985 at 7:30 p. m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Dr. Charles Petty, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Councilmember Mary Young PRESENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino ABSENT: Councilmember Hannah It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED that Councilmember Hannah be EXCUSED. It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED that the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of May 18, 1985 and the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of May 21, 1985 be APPROVED. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be waived. PRESENTATIONS On behalf of the City Council. Councilmember Gilb presented a plaque to Mrs. Carol Papay, Outgoing Member of the Arcadia Board of Education for her dedicated service to the community during her tenure on the School Board. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Pellegrino presented a plaque to Mr. Don Fickas, Outgoing Member of the Board of Education, with the appreciation of the City Council for 13 years service on the Board of Education. Mayor Pellegrino also introduced two Members of the Board of Education, Robert Kladifko and Michael Allison. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Pellegrino presented plaques with appreciation of the City Council and Fire Chief, Gardner and the Fire Department, to Mrs. Sue Newton, President and Mrs. Marguerite Laesser, Vice President, representatives of the Arcadianns. They have raised considerable sums of money and have used it to present gifts of equipment of various types of the Arcadia Fire Department's Paramedics. 6/4/85 -1- CLOSED SESSION ACTION LAW FIRM RETAINED \ a A" \JePj\ 1. HEARING ZONE CHANGE D OVERLAY (APPROVED) 25 :1248 Pursuant to the Government Code, Section 54956.9a, specifically the Brown Act, the City Attorney explained that the City Council had met earlier this evening in CLOSED SESSION to discuss pending litigation and approved the retention of Burke, Williams and Sorenson as co- counsel to assist the City Attorney in the case of Duffy versus Arcadia for an amount not to exceed $4,000. Council affirmed this action as fo 11 ows : It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the law firm of Burke, Williams and Sorenson be retained to assist the City Attorney in the case of Duffy versus Arcadia for an amount not to exceed $4,000. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Counci1member Hannah 1 Planning Commission recommendation for a zone change to add a design (D) overlay to the R-O, 15,000 sq. ft. and the R-O, 30,000 sq. ft. zoned properties in the area between Orange Grove Avenue and Foothill Boulevard and between Baldwin Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue. The design overlay would establish design regulations and create a Home- owners' Association and an Architectural Review Board. The current deed restrictions for the area will expire June 1, 1985 and would be auto- f.~ CI matically renewed for another 25 years unless they are voted out by -1 ,0' fA. the owners of properties covered by the deed restrictions. V 0. i' J f', /:/Ir-' Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Gareth Dorn, 1410 Rodeo Road said, in part, that he has been interested and involved in this matter for some years and noted that the property owners have been polled concerning this zone change and have concluded from the survey that there are 223 who have recommended terminating the deed restrictions if the 0-Over1ay zone is approved by the City. 2. HEARING BINGO GAMES (1424 S. Baldwin Av, - Church) (APPROVED) V f\ ~\ e; flVV f'" No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED. It was further MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Negative Declaration be APPROVED and FILED, find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, that the zone change be APPROVED and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the appro- priate ordinance for introduction and resolution for adoption. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Counci1members Hannah Councilmember Gilb said that Mr. Dorn should be commended for his efforts in this matter. / Application for a license to conduct bingo games at the Serbian Orthodox Church, 1424 S. Baldwin Avenue on Fridays of each week except calendar holidays. The hours would be from 7:00 p. m. to 11 :00 p. m. It was submitted that the various departments have investigated and approved the application. Parking has been provided by an agreement with the Goodyear Tire Center at 1414 S. Baldwin Avenue. Exempt Letter of Good Standing has been received from the Franchise Tax Board. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and the Very Rev. Ilia Daikovich, Pastor of the Church, affirmed that the Church has been able to obtain additional parking facilities at the Goodyear Tire Center and have received oral permission to also use that of the Fidelity Bank at 1400 S. Baldwin, if the need arises. If the Bingo Games become extremely popular, in no event will they accommodate more than the regulation for the building ... more than the number will not be admitted. At the request of Mayor Pellegrino, a number of persons in the audience raised their hands in support of the application. 1 6/4/85 -2- 1 NEW MANAGER FASHION PARK 3. 4. 4a. ROLL CALL MEMBER HANNAH ~XCUSED 4b. MINUTE APPROVAL (May lB,1985) (May 21,1985) (APPROVED) ADJOURNMENT 5. 6. ~~ PEVELOPMENT (Wall Height) I ~~? 25:1249 Dragoljab Djurkovic, 12162 Laurel Terrace Drive, Studio City, member of the Church, said, in part, that the revenue from the Bingo Games is needed to sustain the existence of the Church and urged Council to approve the application. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED. It was further MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the application for a license to conduct bingo games at the Serbian Orthodox Church, 1424 S. Baldwin Avenue be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Hannah The new Manager of Fashion Park, Christopher Schart, was introduced and welcomed to the City. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Members Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino ABSENT: Member Hannah It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED that Member Hannah be EXCUSED. It was MOVED by Member Young, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED that the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of May lB, and the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of May 21, 1985 be APPROVED. Adjourned to 6:30 p. m., June 18, 1985 COUNCIL RECONVENED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mrs. Ann Peaco.ll03 S. Eighth Avenue spoke at length concerning a new SUbdiVlSlon (Tract No. 43883 - 6 lots) being constructed next to her property. She was particularly concerned about the elevation and the height of a wall at the rear of the properties involved,. The Planning Director explained the,development and Council recalled what it had in mind when this subdivision was approved. It was noted that the developer had another matter before the Planning Modification Committee on Monday next at which time this could be taken up with the developer. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the developer (Mur- Sol., Inc) be advised that a 6' high wall be maintained on the developer's side (high side), AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Hannah 6/4/85 -3- AMBULANCE SERVICE f\$? REPORT ON BACK-UP 0 COST (\ ~ 1" 7. 7a. RIGHT/WAY APPRAISAL '-I o / \0 \" 7b. AER IAL SCALE MAP i f '. ~~?J{ 7c. DIAL-A-RIDE OPERATING & CAP ITAL 0. EXPENSES v?J') r 10 7e. LIBRARY EXTERIOR PAINTING -'J--'~ f ~1 25:1250 Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, brought up once again the policy of persons having to pay for being transported to the hospital by the Paramedic Ambulance. He felt the total budget of the Fire Department could absorb the charge .,. when persons have to be taken to the hospital, they are in serious trouble and it would be a very kind, and thought- ful thing to do if the City would not charge for the service. During this consideration, Counci1member Gi1b asked how much the City pays for back-up ambulance service, i. e., the Monrovia-Arcad)a Ambulance Service which assists when the Paramedic Ambulance is busy. rhe bills are forwarded to the City and they are paid by the City. CONSENT ITEMS 1 APPROPRIATED $900 from State Gas Tax Funds to cover the cost of an appraisal on the northwest corner of La Cadena and Arcadia Avenue. This is in connection with the widening of Arcadia Avenue and it is necessary to acquire the right-of-way for the widening of Arcadia Avenue at this location. Appraisal to be from the firm of Tourani & Trout. APPROPRIATED $13,600 from Capital Outlay Funds to acquire aerial map replacement from the firm of American Aerial Survey, Int. The current maps are poor quality' and were obtained in 1976 and do not reflect the development since that time. Staff advised that informal Quotations were obtained from three companies, one of the quotes was high and the other lower, however, due to the prior experience with American, which was very satisfactory, it was recommended that they be retained for the replacement. " It was noted that each year the City receives County Proposition A Local Return Funds which are available to meet City transit needs. These funds have been used for the pperation and capital expenses of the Dia1-A-Ride program. Staff recommended that $380,000 of these funds be allocated to the Transit Fund to meet operating costs for 1985. (Staff report dated May 30, 1985) AWARDED the exterior painting of the City Library to the low bidder, Michael's Painting Service, in the amount of $32,800 and APPROPRIATED $16,000 out of Capital Outlay Funds to cover the underestimated funds in the 1984-85 budget. (The current budget reflects $16,800.) The figure is higher because of the condition of the exterior which will need extensive proparatory work prior to painting. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GILB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: J 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Counci1member Hannah 7d. SALE OF APPROVED the issuance of 11 permits for the sale of safe and sane fire- FIREWORKS K$Works from July 1 through July 4, 1985. The permit fees have all been ..IO( paid and the permits are contingent on total compliance with the Arcadia 'r.e.vv municipal Code and requirements of the Arcadia Fire Department. The r I'" various locations are listed in' the staff report dated May 29. One ~ ~ permit, Arcadia Little League, will be checked further to ascertain [' which Little League it represents. 6/4/85 -4- 8. Sa',. PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE DESIGN (APPROVED) .&:lAGREEMENT (APPROVED) ~,~ Y \ 1 8b. PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE (DISSOLVED) .. V c" "'1'" fl J- I RESOLUTION NO. 5228 .I (ADOPTED) JUNE 18,1985 ITEM 9. I 9a. ORDINANCE NO. 1814 (ADOPTED) r, t. ~r i .' :; f 25 :1251 CITY MANAGER Recommendation for approval of Pedestrian Bridge Agreement with Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. Council received staff report. Discussion held on re-routing traffic through the race track parking lot during the construction period. The Director of Public Works, and the Chief of Police are making plans for this, It was MOVED by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the architectural design for the pedestrian bridge be APPROVED and that the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute an agreement with the Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. in form approved by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Hannah Report received and discussed concerning status of the Project Area Committee (PAC). PAC was established in 1973 for the purpose of consulting and advising the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency on matters relating thereto. The Committee has been retained until the present because the Relocation Plan was adopted only last year and PAC provided input during the preparation of that Plan. The terms of Office of the Committee persons expire July 1985. It was the consensus of Council that a Citizen's Advisory Committee for the Project Area be formed. However, a resolution for the dis- solution of the Project Area Committee is required. Whereupon Counci1- member Lojeski presented and read the title of RESOLUTION No. 5228, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE DISSOLUTION OF THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT" and MOVED for its adoption. Motion seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Hannah It was noted that Resolution (ARA No. 86) establishing a Citizen's Advisory Committee and By-Laws therefor will be placed on the Redevelop- ment Agency Agenda for June 18, 1985. CITY A HORN EY The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1814, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM FRANCHISE AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NO. 1646 AND 1647". It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1814 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Hannah 6/4/85 -5- 9b. RESOLUTION NO. 5225 . ;;. (ADOPTED) \ e- \Cl{ .5a 1 f<, , 9c. RESOLUTION NO. 5226 (ADOPTED) 25: 1252 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5225, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR VARIOUS PART-TIME EMPLOYEE POSITIONS". It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5225 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Hannah 1 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5226, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING MODIFICATION 85-32 (ROOF) AT 805 CORONADO DRIVE, WITH FINDINGS". ' It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5226 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Hannah 9d. RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title NO. 5227 of Resolution No. 5227, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA (ADOPTED) ,.I~SETTING CITY OF ARCADIA WATER RATES AND FINDING THE RATES WILL NOT R,!-..)ei1M EXCEED THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT NECESSARY TO FUND OPERATION OF THE CITY _ WATER SYSTEM". f ., f', 9f. CLAIM OF M.WELCH (DENIED) ge. /..' CLAIM OF r ' A.DJOKICH (DENIED) p: 9g. CLAIM OF P.MEYERS & MIDWAY DEPART- MENT STORES (DENIED) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that and it is hereby ADOPTED. by Councilmember Gilb Resolution NO. 5227 be Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Hannah On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of A. Djokich was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABS ENT : Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Hannah 1 On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of M. Welch was DENIED 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 Pellegrino None Councilmember Hannah On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of P. Meyers and Midway Department Stor~was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as foll ows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Hannah 6/4/85 -6- 25:1253 10. MATTERS FROM STAFF None 11. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS LOJESKI Councilmember Lojeski stated that he has been recelvlng telephone calls from residents complaining about the condition of the property o directly north of the May Company near Sunset. This is to be the .IS' site of a retirement hotel and he inquired about the status. Staff ~ replied that the plans are presently in plan check. The property I will be checked for maintenance.. , BOARDS AND/OR COMMISSIONS ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED that Gloria Alfery be reappointed to this Commission for a four year term ending June 30, 1989. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED that Jayne Bellin be reappointed to this Commission for a term ending June 30, 1989. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED that Marguerite Towsley be reappointed to this Commission for a term ending June 30, 1989., It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember LOjeski and CARRIED that Mary Hansen be appointed to a four year term ending June 30, 1989. (This is a new appointment:) ARCADIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED that Elbert Souders be appointed to this Commission for a four year term ending June 30, 1989. (New appointment) It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED that Alice Slater be reappointed to this Commission for a four year term ending June 30, 1989. LIBRARY BOARD 1 It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young. and CARRIED that Rev. Paul Johenk be reappointed to this Board for a four year term ending June 30, 1989. PERSONNEL BOARD It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember LOjeski and CARRIED that Robert Hillman be aPlointed to the Personnel Board for a four year term ending June 30, 989. (New appointment) 7 PLANNING COMMISSION It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED that Schaefer Dixon be reappointed'to this Corranission for a four year term ending June 30, 1989. It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Gilb that Fred Jahnke be reappointed to this Commission. Motion did not carryon the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Young Councilmembers Lojeski, Pellegrino Councilmember Hannah' 6/4/85 . -7- CARRY OVER ADJOURNMENT 6:30 p.m. June 18,1985 ATTEST: 25:1254 RECREATION COMMISSION It was MOVED by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member Lojeski and CARRIED that Walter Heuck be appointed to this Commission for a four year term ending June-3Q, 1989. It was MOVED by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED that Stephen Lojeski be appointed to this Commission for a four year term ending June 30, 1989. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gi1b 1 and CARRIED that Gary Mallard be appointed to the Recreation Commission for a four year term ending June 30, 1989. SENIOR CITIZENS' COMMISSION It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Gi1b and CARRIED that Robert Miles be appointed to the Senior Citizens' Commission for a term ending June 30, 1987. It was MOVED by Counci1member Young, seconded by Counci1member Gi1b and CARRIED that ~ Long be reappointed to this Commission for a two year term ending June 30, 1987 (Another appointment to be made to this Commission.) SISTER CITY COMMISSION It was.,MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember YOUn9 and CARRIED that Patricia Williams be appointed to this Commission for a four year term ending June 30, 1989. It was MOVED by Counci1member Gilb, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED that Commissioner Mary Fran Anderegg be appointed to represent the City at the forthcoming Annual Convention if that time does not conflict with her term of office. The City Council adjourned at 9:00 p. m. to 6:30 p. m., June 18, 1985, for award ceremony by the Arcadia Beautiful Commission. ~~. 'td A. - h'~ ona1d D, egrin , Mayor 1 ~~tL~ Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk 6/4/85 -8-