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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 20,1985_2 1 1 25:1305 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I NVOCA TI ON PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCE- MENT MINUTE APPROVAL (Aug, 6,1985) (APPROVED) ORD. & REG. READ BY TITLE ONLY UP WITH PEOPLE SHOW WINNING SOCCOR TEAM RECOGNIZED M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 1985 The City ~ouncil of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session August 20, 1985 at 7:30 p, m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Rev. Gladys Johnson, Victory Chapel, Church of the Foursquare Gospel Councilmember Hannah PRESENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino ABSENT: None The City Attorney advised that pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9.8, the City Council met in CLOSED SESSION prior to this meeting on litigation - Case Arcadia Mounted Police vs, the City of Arcadia. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED that the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of August 6, 1985 be APPROVED, It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Hannah and CARRIED that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be waived, Mary Beth Holtz from New Hampshire and Miribel Acosta from Mexico spoke as representatives of the "Up With People" group and explained that it is a non-profit organization comprised of persons from 15 different countries. The show will be presented at the Pasadena City College on September 6 and an invitation was submitted to all to attend. Arcadia is the host city this time. It is sponsored by the Arcadia Music Club. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Pellegrino presented a Certificate of Commendation to the organization and congratulated them on all its efforts. A former member of the group, Angela Fryer, was introduced. Mayor Pellegrino introduced the Arcadia Stars Soccor Team which placed first in the recent Tournament held in Hawaii and presented each member with a Certificate of Achievement. The Coaches were also introduced and congratulated on the efforts and accomplishments of the boys. The Coaches were Councilman John Van Doran of Duarte and Jerry Voskeritchian. Councilmember Gilb said that Mr. Van Doran was President of the Los Angeles Division of the League of California Cities this year. 8{20{85 -l- l. HEARING Variance from Bldg. Code APPROVED for Resdel Corp. 2. 3. 3a. ROLL CALL 3b. MINUTE APPROVAL (Aug.6,1985) (APPROVED ) 3c, ADJOURNMENT 4. 5. 25 :1306 Request of Resdel Engineering Corporation for a variance from the Building Code to allow the use of a temporary structure at 212 E. Live Oak Avenue. It would be a 672 sq. ft. office trailer-type structure to accommodate a specific research p,roject. The area in which the trailer would be located is an open/vacant portion of the site and staff feels that it would provide adequate setbacks from the neighboring properties. Parking would not be a problem. The matter has been reviewed by the Planning, Building, Public Works and the Fire Departments, Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Guy Churchhouse, 1 Senior Contract Administrator for Resdel, presented himself for any questions Council might have. It was noted that the request was for a period of three months, but Councilmember Gilb suggested that it be for six months; thereby eliminating any need for the applicant to go through the same process in the event Resdel ran into any unforeseen delays. Mr. Churchhouse accepted this extension. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED. It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the variance be granted for a period of six (6) months subject to conditions set forth in the staff report. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT,AGENCY PRESENT: Members Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino ABSENT: None On MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Hannah and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 6, 1985 were APPROVED, The meeting adjourned to 7:00 p. m., September 3, 1985 in the Conference Room. COUNCIL RECONVENED I AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Jim Goodwin, 700 S. Fifth Avenue, Monrovia, spoke at length concerning anagenda item (#7b) relating to noise problems at the ,Moon Palace, 16 3/4 E. Huntington Drive. He circulated charts indicating decibel readings at the property line between the Moon Palace and the apartment building to the rear. These readings were taken daily over the last two weeks. He noted that the Police come every night to check it out and that now persons leaving the restaurant or bar do so by the front door thereby eliminating the noise factor to the rear, Mr, Goodwin continued, in part, that they police the area and clean up the parking portion. They now have a full-time person in the parking lot. In response to a question, Mr. Goodwin said he has an agreement with Mr. Wong owner/operator of the restaurant and he (Mr. Goodwin) runs the night club for Mr. Wong and is on the payroll. .9/20/85 -2- 1 .-,., 6. co, , ,'I 'S"! :- 6a. to and including 6d. Sept. 3, 1985 Hearings - 6e. WORK ACCEPTED (Job 561) 6f, , ~-.' APPROPRIA- TI ON FOR OVERTIME 1 6g, CONTRACT AWARD - STREET SWEEPER . :~:.1 J 6h ;, DIAL-A-RIDE .~ f Short Range Transit Plan '2:t: 6i. DIAL-A -RIDE SCAG 25:1307 ~ Fleischer, 53 E. Orange Grove, referred to a letter she had written to members of the City Council concerning the use of 43 E, Orange Grove and asked what is being done about the problem. Numerous cars are being stored on the property for which he charges ... this makes it a business in a residential zone. Cars are moved during the night by wreckers ... also motorcycles. The City Attorney explained in detail what legal steps are being taken to abate the problem. The Fire Department did not find any code violations, but did think the property could be cleaned up. He noted that they cannot file unless the inspectors report a viol~tion. H~ also mentioned legislation which is currently being worked on pertaining to the number of vehicles which may be parked on a pro~erty ... this should be before Council soon. Lois Patnou, 457 W. Longden, read a letter she had directed to Mayor feTTegrino concerning a house which has recently been constructed at 413 W. Longden Avenue.' She asked if this has not violated the privacy of the neighbors and suggest~d Council visit the site. Mrs. Patnou was advised that the structure meets the building code and, in response to her question as to how to form a Homeowners' Association with an Architectural Review Board, she was advised to confer with the Planning Director in this regard. CONSENT ITEMS PUBLIC HEARINGS were shceduled on the following items for SEPTEMBER 3, 1985 at 7":30 p. m.: Proposed tentative map of Tract No. 44086 to construct a 7 unit residential condominium at 1019-1021 Fairview Avenue, Proposed Text Amendment 85-4 amending Section 9220.25 of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to the definition of "Family". Proposed Text Amendment 85-5 amending Section 9220.2 of the Arcadia Munici, pal Code relating to Accessory Living ~uarters/uuest House regulations, Petition for Street Lights on Harvard from Baldwin Avenue to Stanford Drive. Petition for Street Lights on Laurel Avenue from Second to Wigwam. ACCEPTED the work and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to the terms of the contract with Valverde Construction, Inc., for construction of a storm drain in Lovell Avenue, Job No. 561. APPROPRIATED $257,513 to cover funds needed for the additional projected overtime costs for the Police and Fire Departments during the current year The Fair Labor Standards Act now requires this, in lieu of compensatory time off. AWARDED the contract for one Mobil 2TE3 street sweeper to Nixon-Egli Equipment Company in the amount of $69,000 (Revenue Sharing Fund FY 1985-86) . APPROVED the Short Range Transit Plan for FY 1985-86. in order to maintain eligibility for state and federal funds. This is a five year plan. This is required trans it grant APPROVED a Resolution for Performance of Services and Continuing Cooperative Agreement with the Southern California Association of Governments and AUTHORIZING the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Resolution in form approved by the City Attorney. 8/20/85 -3- 7. POLICE FACILITY (3 Phases in 190 Days) TAPE RECORDED MOT ION To Provide for 190 Days 25: I 308 ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIL- MEMBER LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GILB AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES; NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None CITY MANAGER Consideration of architectural services agreement with H. Wendell Mounce, AlA & Associates, for the police facility. The agreement sets forth the terms and conditions for the employment of the firm for the I preparation of schematic designs, design development documents, constr. tion contract documents and assist with administration of the construc- tion contract for the project. It also sets forth the City responsibil e~ The agreement requires the Schematic Design and Design Development serv ices within 160 days from the execution of the agreement. Compensation for the architect will be 8.5% of the project's construction cost and for interior design services, the architect will receive compensation of 10.8% of the interior's cost. Wendell Mounce, President of the subject firm, responded to questions propounded by Council. Councilmember Hannah referred to Article 3 of the Agreement and asked if a date certain could be included in the Agreement as Council is most desirous of expediting the project. Staff suggested changing the paragraph of Article 7, Page 10 to read as follows: "For Phases (I) Schematic Design, (2) Design Development, and (3) Construction Documents, together, architect shall perform the required services within 190 days after execution of this Agreement." Councilmember Hannah was concerned that there is not a penalty clause in the Agreement ... what happens if the architect does not perform. What happens if in the midst of this entire transaction, Council wants to stop. Mr. Mounce said, in part that they stop and all the City owes him is what they had expended to that date. Mr. Mounce suggested that Council visit some of the other such facilities his firm has partic- ipated in '" he said he will work toward the goal desired by Council. Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue said, in part, that he feels Council ~not really made up its mind on exactly what it desires ... first, it was a new Civic Center to include perhaps an auditorium, a Senior Citizen Center - all purpose building, etc. He would like to see Council com- plete the study before going into the construction of a new police facility. Councilmember Young commented that Council would also like all of the facilities mentioned by Mr. Fletcher, but there just isn't that much money. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember youngl and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the 190 day stipulation Phases I, 2 and 3 be APPROVED. AYES: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino NOES: Councilmember Hannah (felt it didn't make any difference, as there isn't a penalty clause in the agreement anyw~) ABSENT: None 8/20/85 -4- 1,':1, . ,'~ ,'"' .. ~ ; ":1 ~ 1::::"] .~;.,;. ;: J. ~ .' ~ '1$:. J It';, ~,~ 7b. MOON PALACE INFORMATION ONLY ( .:': ~ ;;; . f :t:: ~i , , I:: 25: 1309 Mr, Fletcher concluded his remarks by making reference to the Conflict of Interest Legislation and said the Political Practices Commission will be meeting soon in Sacramento and that if Council or some members thereof could attend some of the hearings, he felt something could be done about the'legislation ... that the time to meqsure the honesty and integrity of public officials is when they are elected, The City M~nager advised they have rec~ived reports of various problems at the Moon Palace ircluding ~ars blocking access to the alley; bottles and trash in the area left by patrons as they leave the premises; patrons, inclu~ing many young people under 21, arriv- ing in various states of into~ication; young people sitting on top of cars; loitering in the parking lot and on the sidewalks; screaming and shouting at cars ana passersby; and blaring their car radios. As a result of the ongoing problems, the City Attorney has served the property owner with a preliminary notice advising him of the problem and warning him that continuea problems could lead to suspension or revocation of his business license, The Acting Police Chief will step up enforcement of specific legal violations observed on or about the premi ses. 8/20/85 -5c 8. Ba. ORDINANCE NO, I BIB (ADOPTED) Bb, ORDINANCE NO. 1819 (INTRODUCED ) Bc. RESOLUT ION NO, 5247 (ADOPTED) Bd, CLAIM OF E. DAMBRUN (DENIED) Be. CLAIM OF VALVERDE cor~STRUCTl ON INC. (DENIED) 25 :1310 CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, IBIB, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9260,1.6 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE EXPANDING THE RETAIL USES PERMITTED IN THE CPD-I (COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) ZONE". It was MOVED by Councilmember LOjeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. IBIB be and it is hereby ADOPTED, I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None The City Attorney presented for the first bi1me, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. IBI9, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. IB06 BY ADDING SECTION 9286.4 TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARD- ING NON-CONFORMING USE OF DISH ANTENNA". It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on rolJ caJI vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1819 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5247, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE REQUIRED TO BE RAISED FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 19B5-19B6 TO PAY THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OR DISTRICTS". It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5247 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of E. Dambrun was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember youngl and CARRIED on roJJ call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Youn9 and Pellegrino NOES: None ABSENT: None On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of Valverde Construction, Inc. was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Council- member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None 8/20/85 -6- I j',. " .: ,^;)~ ' .;: ,:. '~L' ~, , , . 25:13ll 9. MATTERS FROM STAFF None " 10. HANNAH MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS GILB Council member Hannah asked about the status of the First and Huntington Exclusive Right to Negotiate with Arcon. Report on this will be in- cluded in the Newsletter going forward Thursday of this week. Councilmember Gilb adjourned the meeting in memory of Ronald Bill Bauman. "Bill was 23 years of age and he passed away August 17th. He was a 19BO graduate of Arcadia High School, where he was a cheer- leader his senior year. He served as a member of the Youth Commission for the City from 197B through 19BO and was a member of the Honorary Group of Senior Men. He spent three years at Occidental College where he was a member of Yell Squad his junior year. Other activities included his campus Christian group and ATO fraternity. Bill was born in Denver, Colorado and is survived by his father, Ronald, his monther, Irmagard, and his two older sisters, Martha and Beverly. Donations may be made to the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California at 33 South Catalina, Pasadena Services will be held Saturday, August 24th at 11 :00 a. m, at the Arcadia Presbyterian Church, I MOVE we close this meeting tonight in memory of Bill Bauman," 'C'!l 'JJ. /- .1,1 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., September 3, 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. ATTEST: ;' dd.~k .. V 8/20/85 -7-