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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 3,1985_2 I I 25 :1381 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK j INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLLCALL MINUTE APPROVAL (Nov.19,1985) (APPROVED) \1RD. & RES. READ BY TITLE CTTY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSIONS M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1985 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelop- ment Agency met in a regular session December 3, 1985 at 7:30 p. m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Dr. Margaret Stevens, The Santa Anita Church Counci1member Hannah PRESENT: Counci1members Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino ABSENT: Counc ilmember Gi 1 b It was MOVED by Counci1member Hannah, seconded by Counci1member LOJeskl and CARRIED that Counci1member Gi1b be EXCUSED. It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeskl and CARRIED that the Minutes of the Regular and Adjourned Meetings of November 19, 1985 be APPROVED as corrected. Councilmember Lojeski requested that the first paragraph, page 2 of the Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes be clarified to read that the suqgestions for the use of the surpl us IIlympic Funds be submitted to City Council for its review and decisions. It was MOVED by Counci1member Lojeskl, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title only. PRESENTATiON On behalf of the City Council, presentation was made by Mayor Pellegrino to Arcadia Rose Princesses, Katie Garry, Lara Jungvig, Sharon Lee, Sandra Waltrip and Diane Welch. The week of December 1, 1985 was declared to be Court Week in Arcadia in honor of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Court. Celia Ka1m was also commended for her interest and dedication in counselling and aiding the Royal Court. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Pellegrino made a presentation to Councilmember Hannah in honor of his receiving the Good Scout Award from the San Gabriel Valley Council. The Good Scout Award is presented to individuals in recognition of their good citizenship and service to theil' community as well as their support of the Scouting program. The City Attorney announced that the City Council and the Redevelop- ment Agency met in a Closed Session this evening and will also be adjourning to a Closed Session at the conclusion of this meeting. The Closed Sessions are being conducted pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, specifically Government Code Section 54956.8, to allow the Agency to instruct its negotiators regarding the potential acquisition of certain properties -- namely Kiewit East and certain properties in the Southside area. Additionally, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)1, discussion will be held on certain pending litigation involving situations where, based on advise from the City Attorney, there is significant exposure to litigation involving the City. 12/3/85 -1- 1. PUBLIC HEARING PARCEL MAP 85-14 (APPEAL APPROVED) \ (-, -" ., () {( ..l\l)t . ~ 0. \' ? 25:1382 CONTINUED from November 17 -- Appeal of Murrey Seidner and William Moore who desire to create four lots from two lots at 370-380 W. Longden Avenue. This was carried over inasmuch as there was a 2 to 2 vote ... and to provide time for some of the Council members to visit the site. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and James A. Montpas, 385 W Walnut Avenue, spoke in favor of the development and submitted that his lot is a separate estate lot... there is another lot affected by this transaction which is intended to be combined with the 150' lot to make the two lots. The development will clear up a very unsightly situation and all of the neighbors with the exception of one are in favor. As far as his carport is concerned, he will remove it. I Walter Lotz 2115 Holly Avenue, asked if Mayor Pellegrino had an oppor ' to see the property... Mayor Pellegrino said he had. Murrey Seidner, 172 Bliss Canyon, Bradbury, one of the developers said, in part, that all of the neighbors, except one, had signed for the dev~!u~.' ment and advised that the homes would all be single story. Geor~ Fry, 360 W. Longden Avenue, spoke in opposition and noted that. the area is in an R-O zone calling for 100' lots and felt it inapproprla:'. to not adhere to the square foot requirement. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED. Staff advised that as far as is known, there are no deed restrictions and if there were, it would not be relevant to the City's position in the matter. Mayor Pellegrino said, in part, that he had visited the site and felt that, indeed, the corner is in need of some kind of development. He wa; in favor of the improvement, but still was in favor of adhering to the Code, but after spending some time there, he felt this will be a great improvement, It was then MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the project, toget~v with the provision for its design and improvement, is consistent with t:.,; Arcadia General Plan; that the Negative Declaration be approved and fil~J: that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; that the Director of Public Works be AUTHORIZED to execute the sub- division agreement; that the proposed project be APPROVED subject to all conditions set forth in the staff report dated December 3, 1985, and that the project be limited to single story dwellings. I Councilmember Young said she was still going to vote "no" and said, in part, that previous Councils had done a good job on zoning matters .. this is in an R-O zone and when variances start to nibble away at an a:~. they start to change ... that the zoning should be maintained until the entire area is taken under consideration. AYES: NDES: ABSENT: Counci1members Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino Oouncilmember Young, for reasons stated Counci1member Gilb 12/3/85 -2- 2. PUBLl C HEAR I'NG Text Amend- ment Photographer ,(DECEMBER 17) I / '". ..... . 3. . 4. . \ .: ~;~:, ' ";.4a. ..:: ROLL CALL 14b. MINUTE APPROVAL ~~~ ( No v . 1 9, 1 985 ) (APPROVED) 4c. SOUTH SIDE PROJECT CONSULTANT RETAINED ,,) 1-t ?-~ f\ 25:1383 Consideration of adding photographers to the permitted uses in the C-O zone. The appl ication was initiated by Real Properties Investment. The Planning Commission had recommended the text amendment and a Negative Declaration has been prepared. Discussion ensued with concerns expressed by Councilmembers as to the type of photography to be performed under this text amendment. The need for clarification was brought out and the City Attorney said, in part, that certain types of photography are prohibited by the adult entertainment ordinance moratorium which defines certain types of model studios as prohibited ... that a definition may be provided if Council so desires. It was also noted that the Supreme Court has recognized the validity of zoning ordinances to regulate and in some cases circumscribe certain types of businesses called adult entertainment which includes the type of studio Council was alluding to with regards to pornography. Pursuant to those Supreme Court decisions, the City of Arcadia has enacted a temporary ordinance which is going to be in effect for at least another 12 months putting a moratorium on any of these types of use while a study is being made toward a permanent ordinance. As far as zoning goes, it is legitimate for the City at this time under the moratorium ordinance to regulate the uses and staff is working toward those regulations ... for at least 12 months the types of uses concerning Council would be prohibited under the code. Council would like staff to bring back to the Council appropriate revisions defining photography studio in order to eliminate the concerns of Council. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Bill Connolly, 815 E. Camino Real, stated, in part, that it appears to him that the question is whether or not photographers are desired in the C-O zone. It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED that the hearing remain open and continued to December 17, 1985. COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ~1embers Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino ABSENT: Member Gilb On MOTION by Member Hannah, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED, Member Gilb was EXCUSED. On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Regular meeting of November 19, 1985 were APPROVED. It was noted in the staff report dated December 2, 1985 that in the Exclusive Right to Negotiate with Stanley Gribble and Associates, the Agency is responsible for preparation of appropriate environmental review documentation, Therefore, proposals for such preparation were requested from seven consulting firms and,based on the cost and ability to meet the Agency's schedule, staff submitted recommendation for the retention of Planning Center. 12/3/85 -3- rJ) /+ (} w ')... I " f 4d. SOUTH SIDE PROJECT SURVEY OF SITE ENGINEERING FIRM ". RETAINED..} '1 01'1 f \'r ADJOURNMENT 5. 6. 7. 7a. - 7d. HEARINGS SCHEDULED DECEMBER 17, 1985 7e. DIAL-A-RIDE VEHICLES PURCHASE ,.(- II'? riD 7f. DIAL-A-RIDE MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING (j '1/ 10 J \t 10 25:1384 It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the firm of Planning Center be retained at a cost of $7,045 (a 10% contingency added to this estimate) for the preparation of a Focused Environmental Impact Report at a cost not to exceed $7,745 and that the Executive Director be AUTHORIZED to execute all necessary documents, in form approved by the Agency Counsel. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Member Gilb I As stated in the staff report dated December 3, 1985, the Agency is responsible for obtaining a survey of the site for the South Side Project. Four engineering firms were contacted, three bids were submitted which staff reviewed and made recommendation. It was MOVED by Member Young, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that a contract be executed with the firm of Hopen, Hedlund & Darby at $7,800 (two weeks time) and that the Executive Director be AUTHORIZED to execute the contract in form approved by the Agency Counsel. AYES: NOES; ABSENT: Members Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Member Gilb The Agency adjourned to a CLOSED SESSION following this meeting. COUNCIL RECONVENED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None CONSENT ITEMS 1. Petition for street lights on Leafwood Lane. 2. Petition for street lights on Palm Drive from Baldwin Avenue to Florence Avenue. 3. Proposed Tentative Map 30435 for an 8 unit residential condominium at 763 Fairview Avenue (Al-Lin Chang Chao, applicant). 4. Proposed Tentative Map 32731 for an 8 unit residential condominium at 459 Fairview Avenue (Pat Chen, owner/developer). AWARDED contract for the purchase of eight (8) Dial-A-Ride sedans from Grand Chevrolet for $11,226 per vehicle. The new sedans will be 80% funded by an Urban Mass Transportation Administration Grant, the remain- ing 20% will be funded with Proposition A Local Return Funds. Total estimated cost including accessories, taxes, and two way radios would be $105,646. The Mayor and City Clerk were AUTHORIZED to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. I APPROVED a Memorandum of Understanding to receive fiscal year 1986 Proposition A Discretionary Grant Funds for the Dial-A-Ride between the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission and the Arcadia Dial-A- Ride. The Mayor and the City Manager were AUTHORIZED to execute the agreement in form approved by the City Attorney. 12/3/85 -4- I 7g. REROOFING Reservoirs & Pump House / . I , 0 \ ~;~ s ? ~OO 8. , 8a. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF COVENANT TO AWAIT THE FlUNG OF A PARCEL MAP I 8b. CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN \p-o r ,Ii 25 :1385 AWARDED contract to the Virgin'Roof Company for the reroofing of the Santa Anita Reservoirs #1 and #2, and two pump houses at the Camino Real Plant, in an amount of $35,654, and appropriated $40,000 from the Water Facilities Replacement Fund to cover the cost of the contract and contingencies. It was noted that the existing roofing is over 20 years old and must be replaced. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HANNAH AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Gilb CITY MANAGER Dr. and Mrs. K. H. Clifford have requested the release of a covenant on their property at 35 W. Longden Avenue. The covenant was placed on the property in 1966 as a condition of approval in 1962 when a modification was granted to add a second story on the existing detached garage. Dr. Clifford did not proceed with the project and the approval lapsed. Dr.Cllttorc was granted modification in 1966 based on provisions set forth in the covenant Dr. Clifford would now like to sell his home and guest house and split the lot and feels that tll remove the second story of the guest house from the garage, or move and attach the guest house to the existing main residence, would be prohibitive costwise and is requesting the release of the covenant. It was the consensus of Council that is is premature to eliminate the covenant until it can be determined what impact the two story building would have on a proposed new lot as it relates to setback requirements, etc. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Planning Department notify the applicant that his request will be considered at such time as a Tentative Parcel Map is filed. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Council member Gilb Presentation was made by H. Wendell Mounce on the draft.Civic Center Master Plan. Mr. Mounce introduced those who would assist him. It was noted that each facility has been set forth in what he referred to as Volumes, i. e., Police Facility, City Hall, Recreation and a Theatre. The needs of each were explored in detail and numerous slides were shown indicating alternate locations of the structures. Some reference and slides referred to the theatre location being on the high school campus. Rough costs were submitted. At the conclusion of the presentation, Mr. Mounce submitted estimated final costs '" the lowest at $32,929,100 and the highest at $33,959,000. Mr. Mounce said, in part, that he really, needed indications from the City Council as to its preferences after which they could prepare a conceptual floor plan. 12/3/85 -5- 9. 9a. ORDINANCE NO. 1824 (ADOPTED) / 9b. ORDINANCE NO. 1825 (ADOPTED) I 9c. RESOLUTION NO. 5259 (ADOPTED) '] ..\0. yl 25:1386 Mr. Mounce was commended on his presentation ... however, Council was concerned about the financing and will await the forthcoming December 28 meeting at which the City's finances will be explored in detail. (A TAPE OF THE ABOVE PROCEEDINGS IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. VOLUMES 1 AND 2 AND THE DIAGRAMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW.) CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented for adoption, explained the content and read I the title of Ordinance No. 1824, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COIJN, OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS 9250.3.10,9250.3.11, 9251.2.15 AND 9252.2.24 TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING REGULA- TIONS LIMITING THE NUMBER OF VEHICLES WHICH MAY BE MAINTAINED IN THE OPEN ON SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PROPERTY". It was MOVED by Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1824 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino NOES: None ABSENT:Councilmember Gilb The City Attorney presented for adoption, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No.1825, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1982 EDITION, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1982 EDITION, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1984 EDITION, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1982 EDITION, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1982 EDITION, AND WITH CHANGES, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS THERETO, AND AMENDING, ADDING AND DELETING CERTAIN BUILDING REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE VII I OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE". It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1825 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Gilb The City Attorney presented for adoption, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5259, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR- RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 8, 19ffi ". I It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5259 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None . Councilmember Gilb 12/3/85 -6- 9d. RESOLUTION NO. 5260 (ADOPTED) CjO f \t1 I ge. RESOLUTION NO. 5261 (ADOPTED) \qD ,I- Y 9f. RESOLUTION .NO. 5262 (ADOPTED) L-\qD f' 25:1387 The City Attorney presented for adoption, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5260, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA; ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 8TH DAY OF APRIL, 1986 TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA". It was MOVED by Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5260 be and it is hereby AOOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Gilb The City Attorney presented for adoption, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5261, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE, PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AND THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 8TH DAY OF APRIL, 1986". It was MOVEO by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5261 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Gilb The City Attorney presented for adoption, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5262, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1986, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER". It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5262 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None Councilmember Gilb I 9g. CLAIM OF On recommendation of the City Attorney, the W. TAN on MOTION by Councilmember Hannah, seconded .(DENIED) . /:.: CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: r;t\Q!/ CLOSED SESS ION AND ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: claim of W. .Tan was DENIED by Councilmember Young and AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Hannah, None Councilmember Gilb Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino Council recessed to a CLOSED SESSION, RECONVENED and ADJOURNED thereafter at 11 :30 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., December 17, 1985 in the Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, 1 itigation and evaluation of properties. dud" -7- Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk