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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 16,1985_2 " 25 :1278 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK , I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MAYOR PELLEGRINO EXCUSED CLOSED SESSION I MINUTE APPROVAL JULY 2,1985 (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY CHRIS McGUIRE MARILYN STOKE RECREATION COMSN. PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE MEMBERS M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCAD'IA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING JULY 16, 1985 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelop- ment Agency met in a regular session July 16, 1985 at 7:30 p. m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Rev. Paul Chaney, Emanuel Assembly of God Councilmember Lojeski PRESENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young ABSENT: Mayor Pellegrino It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED that Mayor Pellegrino be EXCUSED. Mayor Pro Tempore Young announced that the matter of the sign ordinance would not be addressed at this meeting and would be taken up at a future meeting. The City Attorney announced that, pursuant to Government Code, Section 54956.9(b)~l, The City Council met in CLOSED SESSION to discuss litigation involving City of Arcadia vs. Duffy as well as other pending litigation. The City Attorney also announced that, pursuant to Government Code, Section 54956.8, the City Council will meet in CLOSED SESSION at the end of this session to instruct its negotiators regarding prices and terms regarding property in Chicago Park. It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Hannah and CARRIED that the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of July' 2,1985 be APPROVED with one correction (page 1, last paragraph of ~he regular meeting should read Counci1member Lojeski instead of Counci1member Hannah). It was MOVED by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski 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 Lojeski presented a plaque to Chris McGuire and Marilyn Stoke, Outgoing Members of the Recreation Commission for their efforts and accomplishments during their tenure on the Commission. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Pro Tempore Younq presented plaques to Virgil Stevens, William Connolly, Cleveland Hubley, Hubert 'Hauser, and Afton Lindsey, Outgoing'Members of the Project Area Committee for 'their efforts and accompliShments during their tenure on the Committee. 7/16/85 -1- OATH/THOMAS GALINSKI PLANNING COMSN. OATH Bob Mi 1 es SENJ(jR CITIZENS I COMSN. 1. PUBLI C HEARING CAMINO REAL CURBS, GUTTERS DRIVEWAYS l\~r ~\ RESOluTION' NO. 5238 (AIiOPTED) - - RESOLUTION NO. 5239 -(AJ)OPTED) 25:1279 OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Thomas Galinski, Incoming Member of the Planning Commission. Councilmember Lojeski welcomed Mr. Galinski to the Commission and presented him with his credentials. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Bob Miles, Incoming Member of the Senior Citizens' Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Young welcomed Mr.' Miles to the, Commission and presented him with his credentials. I On December 4, 1984 the City Council authorized the construction of curbs, gutters and driveway aprons along portions of Camino Real pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 27 of the Improvement Act of 1911. This construction has now been completed. Funds were advanced from Capital Outlay Funds to pay the property owners' share of the construction cost. These funds are to be repaid to the City throu9h assessments levied against the benefitted properties. Alternative methods of cpllecting the assessment were listed in staff report dilted July 16. Mayor Pro Tempore Young declared the hearing open. Esther Klysz, 804 W. Camino Real, stated, in part, that she was not satisfied with her driveway as constructed and also felt the assess- ment excessive. She asked to have the skirt removed so she could have the driveway finished the way it was previously. Staff submitted reasons for constructing the driveway apron as the 12 foot standard. Mrs. Klysz would like to have the City remove the concrete driveway apron that has been constructed through this assessment proceeding and then pave with asphalt out to the curb. Mrs. Klysz circulated pictures of the driveway. Discussion ensued on ways to solve the problem and it was MOVED by Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that $200 be allocated to resolve this problem, (extension on the east side of the driveway apron that was constructed). Not to be included in the assessment. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young None Mayor Pellegrino Annabel Binford, owner of 731-33 W. Camino Real, felt the cost exorbitant and, in response to her inquiry, staff advised that many bids were received and the contract was awarded to the low bidder. I No one else 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, Hannah, Lojeski and Young None Mayor Pellegrino The Director of Public Works presented and read the titles of the following two resolutions: RESOlUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER THE IMPROVE- MENT ACT OF 1911 MAY BE MADE IN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS (VARIOUS LOCATIONS). RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTtERS AND DRIVEWAYS AND ASSESSING THE COST AGAINST THE ADJACENT PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911 (VARIOUS LOCATIONS). 7/16/85 -2- I 2. PUBLIC HEARING TEXT AMEND. 85-2 (APPROVED) ~ ,pI' 3. 4. 4a. ROLL CALL CHAIRMAN EXCUSED 4b. MINUTE APPROVAL July 2,1985 (APPROVED) 4c. ADJOURNMENT CLOSED SESS ION I 5. 6. FORTUNE TELLING / _~T)". 25:1280 It was MOVED by Counci1member Hannah, seconded by Counci1member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolutions Nos. 5138 and 5139 be and they are hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Hannah, Lojeski and Young None Mayor Pellegrino Public Hearing for purpose of consideration of Text Amendment 85-2 to add commercial retail uses to those permitted in the CPD-1 zone. Staff report given. Mayor Pro Tempore Young declared the public hearing open. No one desiring to be heard, it was MOVED by Counci1- member Gi1b, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED that the public hearing be closed It was MOVED by Counci1member Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Gi1b and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to approve and file the Negative Declaration regarding Text Amendment 85-2 and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and direct the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate ordinance for introduction. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Hannah, Lojeski and Young None Mayor Pellegrino CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN DRDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Members Gi1b, Hannah, Lojeski and Young ABSENT: Chairman Pellegrino It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED that Chairman Pe11e9rino be EXCUSED. It was MOVED by Member Gi1b, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 2, 1985 be APPROVED. The meeting adjourned to a CLOSED SESSION following this meeting. COUNCIL RECONVENED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Aggie Lee, 9904 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City spoke to the matter of licensing for fortune tellers in Arcadia. Said that Temple City and San Gabriel now have opened up licensing for this activity. In answer to questions from Councilmember Gilb, said that she and her associate read cards and palms and work out of an office environment. Stated that they had had a license for six years in Sacramento. Also stated that they do plan to advertise and that the fees are in the neighbor- hood of $25 for card reading and $10 for palm reading and they are into these activities through their families. Presented copies of articles and pictures from the Temple City TIMES and the TRIBUNE. 7/16/85 -3- MUSIC CONCERT I 25:1281 Jim Goodwin, 700 S. 5th Avenue, Monrovia, said, in part, that he had applied for a charitable solicitation permit and asked Council to waive the fee connected therewith. He is seeking the permit to have a music concert in the County Park Baseball #3 area on August 17. It will be a picnic and music concert ... with games to start at about noon with the music later in the afternoon and to stop at 10:00 p. m. The County has,approved the event which is to raise funds for various charities" i. e., the Haven House in Pasadena, the Statue of Liberty, Jerry's Kids, the Red Cross and others. It is strictly a non-alcoholic event., The County would receive 10% of the gross sales. I Mr. Goodwin continued, in part, that the tickets will sell for $8 and they hope to net $20,000. Considerable discussion ensued regarding the plans and preparations, including insurance, security, noise levels, parking problems, crowd control, etc. As to insurance, it was noted that the insurance for liability would be about 1 to 2 million dollars which would be expensive. Neal Johnson, Acting Police Chief, recommended that the application not be approved, citing examples of problems encountered at other times and in other areas with such events. He felt the estimated attendance of 3,000 could well be 10 to 15,000 people ... from a liability stand- point, trying to control this much of a crowd with uniformed people plus five plain-clothed officers from Pasadena would be virtually impossible. ' Tim Young, 915 E. Lemon Avenue, Monrovia, said, in part, that the young people need a place to congregate and listen to music. He noted the concerts held at the Arboretum, the Chamber Music at the , , Women's Club ... the Rotary Club puts on concerts also. In response to a question by Councilmember Lojeski, Chief Johnson stated, in part, that in his 29 years here, there has never been a rock concert in the City and cited an event in 1965 which started out as a fun festival type of event and turned into a situation where vehicles were driven on lawns, injured persons necessitating ambulance transportation to the hospital ... the pol ice had to form 1 ines in order to get these people out ... by the evening end taey had called in 200 Sheriff's units. Councilmember Gilb stated, in part, that, with all due respect lo the Chief, the thinking in the 60's was a lot different than it is today. He then MOVED to APPROVE the application. Councilmember Lojeski said, in part, that he is concerned about crowd control, noise and safety, meaning alcohol and drugs. He then seconded Mr. Gilb's motion with the proviso that proper liability insurance be . obtained naming the City as an additional insured -- all to be app'roved by the City Attorney~ Mr. Gilb agreed to this addition to his motion. I Councilmember Hannah said he would have to vote "no" on roll call as he has 'not seen any of Mr. Goodwin's credentials and until such time as he can be assured that the City would not incur expense nor have an unruly crowd. Mayor Pro Tempore Young said she would vote "no" also. Roll call vote was then taken. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski Councilmembers Hannah, Young Mayor Pellegrino TIE VOTE RETURNS TO COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 1985 This matter will be before Council at its next regular meeting. During the interim, Mr. Goodwin will submit the desired information including data on the concerts given by Mr. Goodwin at Pasadena City College in 1968, at which time Mr. Hannah was on the Board of Trustees. 7/16/85 -4- REWARD FOR INFORMATION 1 I 7. 7a. HEARING / AUG. 6 \ 7b. )1 STREET /1\- LIGHT REPLACEMENT 7c. , I '~~~ElwI4 7d. HEALTH INSURANGE '''/( tX or~ ;v', 7e. POLICE D,G RETIRED ru'; .'1e ,~ ' i J :"; . ,'~ , ,~ " . 25 : 1282 Eileen Bellamy, 118 San Miguel Drive, spoke to the matter of the recent homicides and assaults in Arcadia and made the following requests of the City Council: (1) that a monetary award for the arrest and conviction of the killer be offered by the City of Arcadia; (2) that the City be in contact with WE TIP of Channel 7 News to attempt to obtain information from the public; (3) that the City call a town meeting with citizens and the Police Department representatives so residents could ask Questions of the Police Department as to what is being done to safeguard citizens and what citizens can do to protect themselves. ' It was MOVED by Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the City of Arcadia post a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator of the recent homicides in Arcadia. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 'Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young None Mayor Pellegrino It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that staff prepare a news- letter announcing a town meeting and providing information as to how citizens can protect themselves. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young None Mayor Pellegrino Staff to contact Channel 7 News WE TIP to announce reward and attempt to obtain information from public. CONSENT ITEMS SCHEDULED a public hearing for August 6 on Text Amendment 85-3 to establish a procedure and timetable in which all dish antenna shall be made conforming with requirements of Sections 9286.1 through 9286.3.5. APPROVED replacement by Temple City of an old street light located in front of Wendy's Drive-In within the Arcadia City limits. This would be replaced with a new 22,000 lumen high pressure sodium vapor luminaire on a 30' steel pole. The old pole and fixture would be salvaged, restored and relocated to their City Hall. ACCEPTED and AUTHORIZED final payment for work performed by Vido Samarzich Company, contractor for waterline replacement project -- Oakwood Drive -- Phase I. This project is funded from the Water Facilities Replacement Fund. APPROVED proposal from Kaiser Permanente to provide health insurance coverage for City employees who are interested in coverage by a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). (Staff report dated July 9, 1985. ) APPROVED the recommendation of the Police Chief that Police Dog, Squid, be returned to Santa Anita Law Enforcement Animals. ,They will credit the City with $1,000 toward goods or services during this fiscal year. It was noted in the staff report that one K-9 is sufficient for the present and Squid will not be replaced. 7/16/85 -5- '-, . ~ , .' 8. 8a. NEW POLI CE FACILITY (August 6) ~~O ~ \ . ) I , . ~ , \llfr 8b. YARD RELOCATION (August 6) " j) f I (/10 v ' / ,) ,~ - l "J :\'j;-~'" g. 9a. ORDINANCE NO. 1816 (INTRODUCED) ,....1'.. .,', ,{. 25:1283 ON MOTION OF COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HANNAH AND.CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS, ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS,WERE APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: "." Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young None Mayor Pellegrino CITY MANAGER PRESENTATION by Wendell Mounce and Associates, Architects retained to study the Civic Center Project and particularly alternate locations for a proposed Police Department Facility. Mr. Mounce presented two locations in the Site Analyses - A and B - "A" would front on Huntington Drive (West) and "B" on Huntington Drive (East). Possible drainage problems were indicated for the "B" location plus increased cost and additional time for engineering and would obviate the possibility of any underground parking; whereas "A" would avoid any disruption to the Civic Center site and would establish some identity on Huntington Drive and would allow construction at minimum cost. Council reviewed projecturals which were explained fully by Mr. Mounce. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that staff be AUTHORIZED to negotiate an agreement with Wendell Mounce and Associates to be brought back to Council at its next regular meeting (August 6, 1985) for review... that Mounce be AUTHORIZED to draw up the plans and submit the cost on Scheme "A". I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young None Mayor Pellegrino Council received the staff report regarding site alternates for the relocation of the City Corporation Yard facilities. It was recommended that Council might wish to consider a site in the Chicago Park area. Advantages and disadvantages were set forth in the report. A MOTION was made and seconded to proceed with an appraisal of the Chicago Park location property. However, during further consideration, this motion Was WITHDRAWN by the maker and the second. It was the consensus that this matter be held over until August 6. During the interim, plans may be submitted for all or part of the existing City yard property and Council could review same at that time. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content I and read the title of Ordinance No. 1816, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIONS 9266.2,2.1. AND 9261.2.3, RELATING TO SIDE YARD SETBACKS IN THE M-1 AND C~O ZONES". It was MOVED by Councilmember Gi1b, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1816 be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gi1b, None Mayor Pellegrino Hannah, Lojeski and Young ./ 7/16/85 , .-6- ," 25:1284 9b. RESOLUTION )The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title NO. 5231 of Resolution No. 5231, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL (ADOPTED) Y' ,;OF THE CITY OF ARCAQIA DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS APPLIC- (J/-I/ "" ABLE TO REAL PROPERTY IN THE SANTA ANITA OAKS D ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I ( 5r,," ZONE AREA". ' Jr ( ;I I ,\- ('l~ It was MOVED by Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Gilb it I I"" and CARRI ED on roll call vote as follows that Reso 1 uti on No. 5231 be VV and it is hereby ADOPTED. I 9c. RESOLUTION NO. 5240 (ADOPTED) 9d. RESOLUTION NO. 5241 (ADOPTED) It.' ,) ./ ,~, "Jt..' A" :i I J ,...t' . I ge. RESOL UTI ON NO. 5242 (ADOPIED) IV" 1" "c/. , .~ ; 1..~> G. ~ 9f. BUSINESS LICENSE REVOKED SHIATSU SPA CENTER f ~ ,) ,I Ir:,' f)' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young None Mayor Pellegrino The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5240, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON SELECT SYSTEM STREETS". It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5240 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young None Mayor Pellegrino The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5241, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA PROVIDING FOR FRINGE BENEFITS AND RELATED COMPENSA- TION FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA". It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5241 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young None Mayor Pellegrino The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5242, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (ICRMA)'TO REQUIRE MAINTENANCE OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE 'INDEPENDENT CITIES ASSOCIATION" . It was MOVED by Mayor Pro Tempore Young, seconded by Councilmember Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5242 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, H~nnah, Lojeski and Young None Mayor Pellegrino Council received the findings and recommendations concerning the Shiatsu Spa Center at 131 E. Huntington Drive. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gi1b and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council approve and adopt" the decision of the Business Permit and License Review Board to revoke and deny the business licenses applicable to Shiatsu Spa Center at 131 E. Huntington Drive. 7/;6/85 -7- 9g. BUSINESS LICENSE REVOKED ORIENTAL ACUPRESSURE ~'VJ' , ~,p1\ 9h. CLAIM OF C. ADKINS (DENIED) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 25:1285 Co~ncilmembers Gi1b, Hannah, Lojeski and Young None Mayor Pellegrino Council received the findings and recommendations concerning the Oriental Acupressure at 145 N. Santa Anita Avenue. It was MOVED by Major Pro Tempore Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council approve and adopt the decision of the Business Permit and License Review Board to revoke and deny the business licenses applicable to Oriental Acupressure at 145 N. Santa Anita Avenue. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young None ,Mayor Pellegrino I On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of C. Adkins was v' DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: 9i. CLAIM OF P. SENICK (DENIED) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young None Mayor Pellegrino On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of P. Senick was DENIED 'on MOTION by Mayor Pro ,Tempore Younq, seconded by Councilmember v Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: 9j. CLAIM OF DR. & MRS. J. REED (DENIED) 10. MUSEUM Rose Garden Area (Transfer to the City) ,j . ,I .' r, ' , '.. , \ \I\~ ~' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Hannah, Lojeski and Young None Mayor Pellegrino v On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of Dr. & Mrs. J. Reed was DENIED on MOTION by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Gi1b and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Hannah, Lojeski and Young None Mayor Pellegrino MATTERS FROM STAFF The City Manager referred to a communication from James F. Schumann, Regional Director of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation confirming 'an offer made by the County to the City of four alternatives for the use of the rose garden in the County Park for a museum site. Alternative No.3 would transfer the County's interest in the entire rose garden area to the City with the restriction that the land be used for parks and recreation purposes pursuant to the present deed restrictions. Council favored this alternative and it was MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that staff negotiate a transfer of the County's interest in the entire rose garden area to the City with the restriction that the land be used for parks and recreation purposes. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: I Councilmembers Gi1b, Hannah, Lojeski and Young None Mayor Pellegrino Some discussion ensued concerning the possibility of a traffic turnoff at the corner of Campus for those turning onto Huntington Drive. Staff submitted that they would have to go through the Army Corps of C;..,gi,lo::o::r,. 7/16/85 -8- RECREA- TI ONAL VEHICLES PARKING (To Counci 1 in a Few I.. '"th'l SENIOR CITIZEN APPOINT- MENT (Allen) REV lTALI ZA- TjION PROGRAM SEPT. 17 AGENDA ITEM r ,J- 1 'I 1- duB LETTER TO OFFICE OF THE MAYOR , . 1 :1 '; , \ ' POLICE C'HIEF Sept. 15 RESIDENT FINISH A WALL 25:1286 The City Manager referred to an item concerning a Draft Recreational Vehicle Ordinance which was prepared pursuant to Council direction. The contents were reviewed by Council and it was the consensus that any action thereon be delayed for the time being. There are many provisions which may create hardship on the owners of such vehicles i. e., where could they be parked when not permitted on the owner's premises. There are so few parking lots for such use. One thought was to have the Homeowner's Associations review the proposed ordinance and then it was submitted that the South part of the City does not have such an association. Presently the vehicles may be parked on the property if it is on cement or on the driveway -- not on lawns. Staff will bring this back in a couple of months after it has been studied to see if there is a real dire need. It was noted that enforcing the present ordinance is difficult enough. One area will be checked by staff -- ,that of Santa Clara near Kiewit and the Bong property where mOVing vans are being parked. ./ It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Dale Allen be appointed for a two year term on the Senior Citizens' Commission. Mr. Allen is the Friendship Club's representative on the Commission. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young None Mayor Pellegrino Council received the Downtown Revitalization Program Implementation Recommendations which includes many items for Council consideration. During thi s discussi,on, Counci1member Lojeski said something shoul d be done to beautify the railroad trestle over Huntington Drive. It was MOVED by Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the report be sent to all tenants and owners in the downtown area, the Chamber/ Commerce and the Arcadia Business Association. A meeting is to be scheduled for September 17 (regular meeting). The Planning Director was complimented on the extensive report. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young None Mayor Pellegrino Councilmember Gilb referred to a communication from James Stang, an attorney for Bankruptcy Trustee Richard Pachulski, addressed to the Office of the Mayor and not addressed directly to anyone person. It was stated in the letter that the Trustee believes that Patrick Moriarty donated money into the compaign against a fireworks ban in Arcadia in 1982 and requested that contributions made by Mr. Moriarty be paid back within 10 days after the date of the letter, otherwise the Trustee shall commence proceedings against the Mayor to recover such funds. It was pointed out that the letter is a general one being sent to every City Council in the State. Council- member Gilb said he did not receive any money from Mr. Moriarty and Councilmembers Hannah and Lojeski said they did not receive any contribution. Mayor Pro Tempore Young was not on the City Council in 1982. Councilmember Gilb announced that a retirement reception will be held for Police Chief Mitchell at Embassy Suites on September 15 from 4:00 to 6:00 p. m. -- a casual affair with everyone invited. Councilmember Lojeski referred to a neighborhood dispute concerning a stucco wall which was a condition of granting a modification. Staff will contact the parties involved in 'an 'endeavor to resolve the problem. 7/16/85 -9- PROPOSED OFFICE BLDG. GROUP W CONFERENCE CLOSED SESSION CH ICAGO PARK PARCEL 1?J~5 fr f ALKEN RE. TRIANGLE SITE WLA ARCON PROPOSAL :;-1 f jJ., ,?}I ;t~ ~ )q;( ff . 25 :1287 Councilmember Lojeski said, in part, that Planning Commissioner Szany advised that he was the architect preparing plans for the office building proposed next to the Towne Cleaners. The plans are finished. Mr. Szany was not a principal in the development. Apparently the owner of the property has held off for whatever reason. Pursuant to a question by Mayor Pro Tempore Young, staff advised that a meeting has been arranged with Group W Cable for Monday next at 2:00 p. m. The Mayor Pro Tempore announced that she will be attending a conference I in Monterey July 18 and will not be able to attend the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities' dinner meeting on that date ... perhaps some other Council member could attend. Council entered a CLOSED SESSION, reconvened and took the following action: Staff was authorized to solicit offers for the surplus parcel in Chicago Park pursuant to staff's recommendation. Council recessed in order to act as the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FIRST AVENUE / ST. JOSEPH STREET / RAILROAD In response to Alken Construction's letter, the Agency by consensus authorized staff to solicit a more detailed proposal and site plan from Alken for an office development on the triangle at First/St. Joseph/Railroad. Alken is also to bring letters of cooperation for their specific development from the affected owners (Alcapulco). FIRST AVENUE AND HUNTINGTON DRIVE Staff inquired as to the Agency's desires concerning the two proposals received this evening (at the pre-meeting). Regarding the Arcon proposal -- Chairwoman Young felt that, while it was a larger development than A1ken, she questioned the traffic ramp at the northeast corner of the plaza level... it appeared to create a possible hazard. Staff said this would be part of the analysis as part of the ERN. Member Lojeski questioned the design of the building, feeling that it looked jail-like. In response to Member Hannah's question about whether this could be changed as part of the Agency's Design Review process, staff said it could. I Member Gilb inquired about the time it would take to ,process the ERN. Staff said if an EIR were required, for example, due to a traffic problem, the EIR process alone was 4! months. However, staff was optimistic that none would be needed and the ERN could be accomplished in three months or less... three months was an outside date and, depending on the design refinement and negotiation process, it could be much quicker. Member Hannah'felt that the Arcon proposal was more clearly defined than the Alken proposal. Upon MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Hannah, the Agency unanimously voted (Member Pellegrino was absent) to authorize staff to negotiate an ERN with WLA Arcon and bring it back for Agency approvel as soon as possible. The Agency adjourned and Council reconvened. 7/16/85 -10- ,., ; ~; , I 1 ""! 25:1288 The meeting adjourned in memory of Michael Quesnay and his ten year old son who were killed in a private airplane crash. They were the son-in-law and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Towsley, Arcadia residents. Also in memory of Patricia Higgins and Mary Cannon"Arcadia residents, victims of recent homicides. ADJOURNMENT at 10:15 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., August 6,1985 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. ~~ ona d D el egrino, Mayor ATTEST: ~~cz~~ Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk 7/16/85 -11-