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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 18,1986_2 I I CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (Feb.18,1986) (Mar.4,1986) ORD. & RES. READ BY , TITLE ONLY CLOSED SESSION l. PUBLIC HEARING LA. 86-1 (Design Resolutions for R-O and R-l a rea s) (APPROVED) r1\~ 26:9064 MINUTES , CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 1986 The City;Cbuncil of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelop- ment Agency met in a regular session March 18, 1986 at 7:30 p. m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Pastor Bee Neufeld, Arcadia Congregational Church Councilmember Gilb PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 18, 1986 and the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of March 4, 1986, with corrections'on pages 2 and 5 as noted by Councilmember Young, were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Hannah and CARRIED. ' It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be waived. '; ^' .. The City Attorney stated that at the pre-meeting this evening, the Council adjourned to a Closed Session pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code 54956.8 to discuss and give instruction on matters regarding property and acquisition on East'Huntington<and the Southside area. ' Consideration of Text Amendment 86-1, adding' to and amending Sections of the Arcadia Municipal Code pertaining to the "0" Architectural Design Zone procedures and the consideration of revised Design Resolutions for the existing R-O and R-l zoned areas governed by Homeowners' Associations. Staff report presented. Councilmember Gilb made inquiry as to the time period involved in the notification. Staff replied that it was three working days, Discussion as to whether or not this was sufficient time. General agreement that it was. , Mayor Pellegrino declared the hefring open. I Steven y. Phillipi, 804 Balboa Drive, representing the Santa Anita Village Association was present to urge support for this Text ,Amendment. He felt that the proposed ordinance would standardize forms and procedures. Councilmember Gilb again inquired about the time factor. It'was suggest- ed that the homeowner might include a self-addressed and stamped envelope with the application which'would facilitate the notification process. Discussion whether contractor or homeowners should be notified. Consensus was that homeowners should be the ones to be notified since contractors might not transmit notifications quickl~. Mr. Phillipt stated that this would be an extra burden on the Archtitectural Review Board. Council member Hannah said he once had to wait 45 days for a decision by an Architectural Review Board and thought perhaps they could raise the yearly dues to cover the cost of mailing. Mr. Phillipi said staff was not available to handle these matters and suggested agai~ that the home" owner 1nclude a self-addressed and stamped envelooe to facilitate the matter and fel: there W~s no problem with the three day fiil;e',,"cficd: _1_ ~ "'.'1 n Inr 2. PUBLIC HEARING Tent.Map 34067 (422 El Dorado St.) (APPROVED) \ X. ~'~f,J" :c ::J j }'10/ 3. PUBLIC HEARING Underground Util ity District No, 11 (ESTABLISHED) ~ '(; , \ (J \ )q \ 26:0065 William W. Wyman, 507 Monte Vista, Chainnan' of the Architectural Review Board of-the Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association, said, in part, that the Association was fonned January 31, 1963 to perpetuate deed restrictions. He was a member of the first board and is still a member. There are no vacant lots in the area and there are 766 homes. In 1985, 44 projects were reviewed by the Board; this year, 15 were reviewed and approved; 2 were not approved. 9 times out of 10, the site was visited by the Board. They have no objection to the proposed 'Text Amendment; feel that it ,contains many g06d features. As to notification, Mr. Wyman suggested that the owner submlt two sets of plans, one of which could be stamped and sent back for his own reco~ds and infonnatioo ... no need for check list then. Mr, Wyman made an oral revlew, of the diversified professions of the members of the Architectural Rev. Board. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: ' I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None Councilmember Lojeski complimented staff members on this text amendment and it was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed; find that the Text Amendment will not have a significant effect on the environment and direct staff to prepare the appropriate ordi- nance for introduction... also to include the time period for notification within three working days and that the name of the governing body will be inserted in t~e resolution. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino , None None Consideration of Tentative Map 34067 for a proposed 5-unit residential condominium at 422 El Dorado Street (Jim Kuhn, a~plicant). Staff report presented. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open. No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember GiTb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council find that the evaluations of the environmental impact as set forth in the initial study are appropriate; that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and that the' Negative'Declaration be approved and filed; that the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the Arcadia General Plan; that the discharge of sewage from the subdivision into the public sewer system will not violate requirements prescribed ,by the Calif9rnia I Regional Water Quality Control Board for this region; AUTHORIZE the Director of Public Works to approve and execute the subdivision agree- ment; and that the proposed project be APPROVED, subject to the conditions of approval set forth in the staff report dated March 18, 1986. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None Engineer's Report on Underground Utility District No. 11, Huntington Drive from Santa Anita Avenue to Second Avenue. Staff report presented. In ~esponse to a question as tO,why this project could not be completed untll Feb~uary 1987, staff replled that other projects were under way before thlS one and also that, due to consideration of the merchants and businesses in the area, they di~ not plan to be working on the project durlng the month of December. tven though the alley involved would be' passable, it would be an inconvenience to the businesses. Staff stated -2- 3/18/86 ;' ,; ~" " I RESOLUTION NO. 5283 (ADOPTED) ,,'! ~~ tj I G 4. 5. 5a. ROLL CALL 5b. 11INUTE APPROVAL (Feb .18, 1986r (Mar.4,1986) - 5c. AHENDMENT TO ARA GUIDELINES ISOLUTION . ARA-94 DOPTED) y\:\Q1 5d. ADJOURNMENT , ,),', , 26-"Q066 this has occurred previously and the merchants objected to the time frame. Councilmember Hannah said that he thought Home Savings & Loan would also be affected during that period. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open. Bill Connolly, 21 South First Avenue said, in part, that he wanted to inquire if there was going to be an assessment for the property owners in the area for this undergrounding. Staff replied that there would not be any assessment. Mr. Connolly also inquired about the possible elimination of a light standard at the entrance to the alleyway near his business. He w~s informed that the light standard was already on the underground conpuit and would not be affected. No one else desiring to be heard, the public hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED. Councilmember Hannah then read the title of Resolution No. 5283, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE C!TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 11". It was MOVED by Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5283 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. 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 Lojeski, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED the Minutes of the ReQular MeetinQs of February 18. 1986 and March 4,_.J986___ were, APPROVED.' , Consideration of proposed amendment to the Redevelopment Agency's Relocation Guidelines. Agency staff presented and read the title of Resolution No. ARA-94 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOP- MENT AGENCY GUIDELINES GOVERNING RELOCATION OF PROPERTY OWNERS AND TENANTS WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ~REA", which amends the existing relocation guidelines by incorporating certain text changes recommended by Port and Flor which brings the guidelines into conformance with State Law and Guidelines! It was MOVED by Member Gilb-, secohded' by Member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. ARA-94 be and it is hereby ADOPTED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino , None None The meeting adjou~ned to 7:00 p. m., April 1, 19B6 3/18/86 -3- 6. 7. / ,j r" ):..1. J JP f 8. 8a. HEARINGS SCHEDULED APRIL 1 26 :DDtiL COUNCIL RECONVENED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Stella Ross, 355 W.1Longden Avenue, read a prepared statement (on file in the office of ' the City Clerk)with regard to a matter brought up at a previous Council meeting regarding the "English only" question in Arcadia. This was later reviewed by the Arcadia Tribune which printed a letter Ms. Ross had written to the Editor. Ms. Ross felt that she had been misquoted. She objected also to the Tribune's phrase "heat~d'_de_bil.:t:.~"-___I to describe the discussion in the Council Meeting. She felt this was not the case. She referred to several comments on the, compaign statements of one of the candidates for office of City Council Member and gave a biographical sketch of her early life as the daughter of emigrant parents ... commenting that the prejudice against the emigrants is unjustified. Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, spoke about the recent hearing before the City Council regarding the Public Storage building to be constructed near the El Monte/Arcadia boundary. Suggested that perhaps this area of Arcadia was not a viable part of Arcadia itself -- perhaps it should be annexed to El Monte, Also suggested that the Council meet with El Monte Mayor McMillan,who spoke at the recent Council meeting" and try to work out some of the differences existing between Arcadia and El Monte, especially since there is discussion regarding the possibility of a dump site at the gravel pit area in the near future. If this should pollute the water to the south of Arcadia, then Arcadia would be at great risk. Reiterated that the property in that area is not an integral part of Arcadia. j Bill Connolly, 21 South First Avenue, asked for a clarification of "0" overlay to the C-2, C-2H, CPD-1H, M-l, R-3H and R-3HP zoned properties in the Downtown Revitalization Study area. Council suggested that he contact the Planning Department staff for definitive information in this regard. Councilmember Lojeski stated that the staff had made presenta- tion to the Downtown Business Association and none of the businessmen in the area had responded. Mr. Connolly stated that there were a number of absentee landlords, Councilmember Gilb also stated that it was frustrat- ing when staff tried to explain these matters and no one was present. / Harold Ellis, 1504 S. Eighth Avenue, presented a petition signed by residents on Eighth and Tenth Avenues regarding a master plan to increase the minimum lot size in the area to guarantee the maintenance of the large lots in the area since many of the lots are horse property. The residents felt that this would eliminate differences in the future between horse owners and non-horse owners. Councilmember Gilb felt the petition should go to the Planning Commission for review and study and made a MOTION to accept the petition. This was seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None CONSENT ITEMS The proposed zone change to add design "0" overlay to the C-2. C2H, CPO-1H, M-l, R-3H and R-3HP zoned properties located within..- the Downtown Revitalization Study area, and estabfishing design regula- tlons and design process applicable to the area was scheduled for a public hearing on APRIL 1, 1986. The Appeal filed by Harvey Heather of the Planning Commission action of his application concerning the construction of his home and pool at 210 W. Orange Grove Avenue was also scheduled for a public hearing on APRIL 1, 1986. 3/18/86 -4- 8b. SALARY RESOLUTl ON AMENDED POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENTS )g, y) I 8c. WATER RIGHTS LEASE 26:0068 On recommendation of staff, the Salary Resolution was authorized for amendment to revise the pay range for Senior Steno Clerk to that of Senior Typist Clerk from $1516-1843 per month effective June 22, 1986 to $1591-1935 per month. It was noted that the pay range for Senior Steno Clerk in the Police Department is 5% below that of the Senior \ypist Clerk and this will correct the inequity; and the correct current , ,salary for the position of Communications Supervisor in the Fire Depart- , ment will be reflected in the amendment from $1913-2325 per month to $2009-2441 per month effective June 22, 1986. ~ i; Councilmember Hanhah inquired why this had not been presented to the Personnel Board.Staff detailed the reasons why it was not necessary, Councilmember Hannah inquired if this salary structure would apply to the person next occupying this position, Staff explained that they had flexibility in the matter. Councilmember Hannah reiterated that these matters should go to the Personnel Board, f AUTHORIZED an appropriation of $451,005 from the Water Fund to 3 '('(2 cost of leasing water rights from the City of Sierra Madre and '~/J replenishment water assessments for the Fiscal Year 1985-86. pay the to pay 8d. AWARD OF CONTRACT JOB No. 586 Vernon Paving Co. f /L/&br3 8e. AWARD OF CONTRACT JOB No. 546 BURCH' ENGINEERING f IL/-i't J 9a. GROUP W CABLE (TABLED) Council received the results of bids received and the recommendation for the resurfacing of streets, Job No. 586 and awarded the contract to Vernon Paving Company in the amount of $146,611.85; appropriated $165,000 from State Gas Tax Funds to cover the cost of construction, engineering, inspection, contingenices and contract amount; all informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process were waived and the Mayor and City Clerk were AUTHORIZED to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. Council received the results of bids received and recommendation for' construction of relief sewers at various locations, Job No. 546 and awarded the contract to Burch Engineering Construction, in the amount of $102,700; appropriated $158,000 from the Sewer System Service Fund to cover the cost of engineering, inspection, utilities relocation, contingencies and the contract amount; that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process were waived and the Mayor and City Clerk were AUTHORIZED to execute a contract in form approved by the City Attorney. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None C!TY MANAGER Request from Group W Cable, Inc., for the City's consent to a change in control of Group W Cable. This is in accordance with Section 7, Subsection B, Change in Control of the City's Franchise which requires City Council consent if 25% or more of the ownership of Group W Cable changes. The stock of Group W Cable is being purchased by a consortium of five 1 ~cable companies. Daniels and Associates is intended to operate the (/ ...,tIArcadia system. Information on the time and date when Daniels will be f purchasing the Arcadia system was not indicated and, as a result, there is currently no certainty on the specifics of who would be legally 3/18/86 " , -5- 9b. GREENLEAF NURSERY LEASE TRANSFER TO GREENSCAPES NURSERY }Y ~; 10. lOa. OROINANCE NO. 1831 (INTRODUCED) 26:0069 accountable for the Arcadia system after the sale of Group}1 takes place. Council member Gilb felt he needed a great deal more infonnation and that this should be tabled until' some answefs are forthcomin9. Council agreed. He also inquired about the time element and the penalty for non- performance on time, He said he has been noticing numerous dishes which people are purchasing as an alternative. Councilmember Young said it was a shame since the installations in the southern area of the City had been proceeding well. Staff replied that they were on schedule, Mayor Pellegrino commented on the installations in the southern area and stated that as a matter of record, he wanted the Cable W Company to keep to the schedule, I Request of Greenl~af Nurseries to transfer lease of City property at 620 East Live Oak,to Greenscapes Nursery. Staff report presented recommending denial of lease transfer on the grounds that the present lease is due to expire in December 1987. Staff felt that a new lessee would put pressure o;,'the City to extend the lease. The City Attorney stated, in part, that he did not have reservations -- document could be transferred and time of expiration of lease would be the same. John R. Stothers, 622 East Live Oak, stated that his lease is clear as to terms and restrictions. No reason for any pressure to extend lease. He could not see any problems for the City, That it is not financially feasible for him to continue. Greenscapes would take over operation and it would not be necessary to remove equipment -- it will be turned over to Greenscapes. Mr. Stothers would be able to move off property much more quickly than if he would have to dispose of it. Councilmember Gilb said, in part, that Council had no way of knowing what it would want to do in December 1987 '" that the area looked green and attractive now and probably would continue to be so when Greenscapes took over. He could not see any reason not to transfer the lease with the condition that it expire on the original expiration date; there would not be any money for re 1 oca t i on, etc. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the request of Greenleaf Nurseries to transfer lease of City property at 620 East Live Oak to Greenscapes Nursery be APPROVED under conditions as outlined by the City Attorney as to expiration date, and all other conditions pertaining thereto. AYES: NOES: A8SENT: Council members Gil b, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented for the first'time, explained the content and I read the title of Ordinance No. 1831, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 646 AND 650 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE FROM R-3 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO C-O & D (PROFESSIONAL OFFICE WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY)". It was MOVED by Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1831 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None I I I ( 1 3/18/86 -6- I " , lOb. RESOLUTION NO. 5284 (ADOPTED) I pi, (J CU . 11. MUNICIPAL STORM WATER, DISCHARGE MORA TOR IUM POll CE ADDITION (RFP) (TO BE ACCEPTED) v- M-1 ILO\6IZE ER) 12. r CLOSED SESSION 13. ADJOURNMENT APRIL 1 ~6 :0070 .{~' The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 5284, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 85-24 WITH CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS". It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5284 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers,Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None MATTERS FROM STAFF With reference to Item No.4 in the NEWSLETTER dated March 13, 1986, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works requesting the City's support in asking the Senate for a two-year moratorium on the permitting of municipal storm water discharges. It was MOVED by Councilmember Gi1b, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski ann CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor be AUTHORIZED to send a letter to Senators Cranston and Wilson urging such a two- yea r mora tori um. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None Reo Item 5 of he NEWSLETTER dated March 13, 1986 - Arcadia Pol ice Facility Addition/Alterations. Discussion ensued regarding the recommended Request for Proposals. Councilmember Gilb inquired of Police Chief John~on if he was of the opinion that the $300,000 budgeted for this project would be adequate. Chief Johnson replied that it would ... this would provide sufficient space for the near future -- five or six years. 8eyond that, he could not predict. Councilmember Lojeski inquired if this would allow enough room to accommodate the Reserve Officers. Chief Johnson replied that it would, Councilmember Hannah suggested that the RFP be submitted to local architects. City Manager replied that was being done, Councilmember Hannah inquired if the City Engineering Depart- ment could undertake some of these duties. Staff replied that they were not able to design buildings, Re It~m 13, Mar: 13 NEWSLETTER - reaardinq M-l Minimum Lot Size Requirement. Councllmember Gl1b saId he would like to hold up that one for the time ' ~eing. Councilmemb~r Young inquired if the lot size requirements presently In effect were workIng all right? Staff ,eplied that it had been the consensus of Council that this matter be reported upon since perhaps the lot size requirement should be changed since Council continually gave variances. Consensus was that this should be held over for the next Council. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS None At 9:25 p, m., Council adjourned to a CLOSED SESSION pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act 54957 to discuss personnel matters. Counc~l reconvened and then adjourned at 10:15 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., April 1, 1986 In the Conference Room for the purpose of conducting the business of t~e,Council and AgencY,and any Closed Session necessary to 'scuss personnel, lItIgatIon and evaluatIon of properties \ ~~~ Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk 3/18/86