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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 20,1986_2 26 :0111 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDEO AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTE APPROVAL (May 6,1986) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY CLOSEO SESS ION . l. PUBll C HEARING T.M.35657 (1925-1929 S. Second Av) (APPROVED) , r' I r; }l M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGE~CY REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 1986 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelop- ment Agency met in a regular session May 20, 1986 at 7:30 p. m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. ' " Dr. Charles R. Petty, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Councilmember Chandler The Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of May 6, 1986 were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Council- member Lojeski and CARRIED. It was MOVED by Co~ncilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRI~D that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title only andlhat the reading in full be waived. The City Attorney anrounced that at the pre-meeting this evening, the Council met in a'CLOSED SESSION pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code 54956.9a to discuss case of Chavez V. Arcadia and a settlement in the'amount of $7,500; also to instruct negotiators regarding the possible acquisition of the Armory site. Consideration of a reV1Slon to Tentative Map 35657 to add a l' x 288.92' trust lot along the southerly side of a proposed 6-10t'subdivision at 1925-1929 S. Second Avenue (Chris Construction, Inc., applicant). This map was approved March 4, 1986. This proposal is for a one-sided cul- de-sac which is bounded on the south by lots fronting on Las Flores Avenue and on the north by lots fronting on Wistaria Avenue. Staff report presented. ) iCouncilmember Harbicht inquired as to the amount of the trust lot. ,J Staff advised that it would be determined after construction of street. y Councilmember Lojeski inguired whether the developer would be responsible ~' for maintaining the trus~ lot. He was concerned with possible weed ;/ problems, etc. It was noted that the developer would be responsible for twenty years after which it wou~d be the City's responsibility. Because this is a modification ,of an approved tentative map, a hearing is required. Mayor Young declared the hearing open and Chris Bade, 2416 Florence Avenue, was present to answer questions. He stated, in par,t, that one reason for the trust lot was that they did not want people installing gates in the wall to be constructed on said lot. 5/20/86 ~l- " ~ " 2. PUBLI C HEARING (T .M. 44559 410-412 E. Cami no Rea 1 ) (APPROVED) ~ 26 :0112 No one es1e desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Counci1member Gilb, seconded by Counci1member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young None None It was then MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Revised Tentative; Map 35657 for a 7-10t subdivision at 1925-1929 South Second Avenue be APPROVED subject to the conditions set forth in the original staff report dated February 11, 1986 and the conditions from the Department O~I Public Works report dated ,May 9, 1986. AYES: Councilmembers Chandler, Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young NOES: . None ABSENT: None ' Consideration of Tentative Map 44559 (extension of Winnie Way) for a proposed 6-10t subdivision (4 new lots, 2 existing lots) at 410-412 E. Camino Real Avenue (M. Petrovich and J. Romani, applicants). The Planning Commission at its April 22, 1986 meeting voted 6 to 0 with 1 member absent for approval of T. M. 44559 subject to conditions out- lined in the staff report with one additional conditlo~_~~at walls shall' _ not be constructed which exceed 6'0" in height measured from the lowest adjacent grade. Mayor Young declared the hearing open and Richard Palomo, 5133 Tyler Avenue, El Monte, was present to answer any questions. John Reuter, 511 E. Norman Avenue, spoke to the problem that he has been experiencing for a number of years of lack of proper drainage in Norman Avenue in front of this house because Norman Avenue is so flat. There is a perpetual lake and debris is collected there. Staff advised they were aware of the problem -- partly caused by tree roots --~and partly' by inadequate drainage-- very little actually to do to solve the' problem other than spending hundreds of thousands of,dol1ars, which the City does not have available for this purpose. councilmember Chandler stated that he had visited Mr. Reuter's neighbor; ~. L. Fasana, and agreed that there was a very real problem in that portion of Norman Avenue. He agreed that the City 'was unable to aft"ol'd to effectively solve'the drainage problem which had been initiated a long time in the past. He suggested that, since perhaps part of the problem is caused by leaves and grass blocking the drains, the use of high pressure hoses, str~et sweepers, etc., might help solve the problem at least to someiextent. Staff replied,that they will look into this in an endeavor to improve the culvert. Richard Palomo spoke again to remdnd Council that the two lots in question were located on Camino Re~l -- that the, drainage was from N to SE -- that this has apparently been a pr9b1em for the last thirty years and he could'see no ,'reason why this subdivision should make the problem worse. In fact, he felt the landscaping on the' new lots would be beneficial -- since there are onJy weeds on the lots at the present time ... also both lots drain into Winnie Way and probpb1y would have no effect on Norman Avenue. ' I 5/20/86 -2- ",H .', I :~'. t._: ' .. , . ,. . ~;"'" t ~ I :<\ 3. PUBLIC HEARING (T.M. 44524) (1421--1501 S.Tenth Av) (APPROVED) t rr " " " IN FAVOR ,.1"'\ 26 :0113 No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED. ' It was then MOVED by, Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council finds that the evaluations of the environmental impacts as set forth in the study attached to staff ,report dated May 20, 1986 are appropriate and that the, project will not have a significant effect on the environment; that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed; that the proposed sub- division, together with the provisions for its pesign 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 California Regional Water Qu~lity Control Board for thi~ 'region; that the Director of Public Wo:~s be authorized to approve ~nd execute the subdivision agreement; that t~e map be approved, subject to the conditions set forth in staff report dated May 20, 1986 with the additional condition that no wall sh~ll be i;onstructed which exceeds 6 '0" in height ,measured from the lflwEl,st adjacent grade. I ' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young None None Consideration of Tentative Map 44524 (extension of Linda Way), a proposed 9-lot subdivision (6 new lots, 3 existing lots) at'142l - 1501 S 'Tenth Avenue (Westco Land, Inc., applicant). The site presently consists of three lots and is developed with five dwellings, stables and accessory buildings. zoned R-l. The Planning Commission at its April 22, 1986 meeting could not obtain a quorum vote to either appro~e or deny the Tentative Map and thus voted 6-0 with one member absent"to forward this application to the City Council. ' , Mayor Young statqd that members of the City Council have been provided with and have read transcripts of the Plannin9 Commission Meeting and Council would appreciate it if comments 'could be limited to infonnation which is not a repeat of that presented to the Planning Commission. Staff report presented. ' Mayor Young declared t~e hearing open., 'Ge~rg~ Wiegand, 1425 Melanie ~ane, was present to answer any questions an is representing Westco. . Laura Schaefer, 1421 South Eighth Avenue stated, in part, that she is in favor of this development and.,is against the moratorium. Feels that the subdivision will improve the area. Stated that they are trying to improve and upgrade their property. If this is not approved, they do ~qt know if th~y will want to continue with thei~ plans. J South Eighth Avenue, stated, in part, that he felt the be an asset to the ,community. Doesn I t agree that a be able to ten hioi what to do ,with" his property. Craig Wilef' 1432 subdivision would few people should J Pete Arthis, 1516 South Eighth Avenue, stated, in part, that he is in favor of the project.' Does own prClperty. Likes idea of new homes !lAd cul-d,e-sac. Mike Kalman, 1503 South Tenth Avenue, stated, in part, that some of the houses in the area are fall irjg apart. This will be an improvement. 5/20/86 -3- IN OPPOSITION 26 :0114 Fred Keller, 1429 South Eighth Avenue, spoke in favor of the development. Carol Levato, 1435 South Eighth Avenue, feels that it would be an improve- ment for the neighporhood. , Charles Owen, 1513 South Tenth Avenue, stated, in part, that he has lived in the area for twenty years. He raises and trains horses. Proposed development will come within 60 feet of his property. His horses are high-strung and very nervous; one is in foal and he is concerned about the construction noise and effect on her. He feels people are concerned about over-population and this would add to the problem in the area. The area is not run down. His house is not run down. There have never been any complaints. It is a unique area -- wants it to remain that way. Councilmember Gilb inquired if this I construction would be on adjoining property. Answer yes. Inquiry made if children at the school make much noise? Answer no -- they are pre- schoolers and are outside only about three hours in the mornings. Kim Weleba, 2655 Mayflower, representing the Arcadia Parent Participa- tion Nursery School, 1511 South Tenth ANenue, stated, in part, that they have approximately 65 children and are very concerned about the, safety of the children if this proposed development is approved. Does not think the proposed block wall will be adequate protection. Increased traffic noted. Councilmember Chandler inquired about the traffic in- volved in bringing children back and forth to nursery school. Answer about 36, perhaps,a ,day. There is much car pooling. Ms. We1eba felt construction of more houses will mean more traffic. Traffic comes N to S in direction of play yard and cars have been known to go through block walls even at low speeds. At present, entry can be made to nursery grounds only from back and not into play yard. Steve Engle, 2311 S. Sixth Avenue, stated, in part, that he just found out a few days ago about this proposed development. He is not a horse owner. Some day his dream is to own horse property. Is concerned to see the rural nature of the area destroyed because it will never come back. Once the horse property is eliminated, there is no way to go back. Thinks children are fortunate to be raised in rural community. This will jam more houses and more people into area. Feels the large lots should be maintained instead of breaking them down into tract lots with tract houses. Once the property is gone, it is gone forever. , Joseph Knuenen,931 South Tenth Avenue, stated, in part, that he feels this will start a domino effect. What is to prevent other builders from coming i n?lf people want to build homes there, they can come in and build single dwelling units on the property. Lived in area for 22 years. Likes the neighborhood. Just for profit, builders seem to want to tear up the neighborhood. Dave Maler, 1231 South Tenth Avenue, stated, in part, that he had lived ~rea 33 years and wants to stay there. He is a horseowner. To him, the area is not run down. He has planted many trees and put in meters to water the trees. He has received a plaque from Arcadia I 'Beautiful. Doesn't think someone should come in and say "I like what y have and I want it". Frank LaBarbara, 1121 South Tenth Avenue and 1117 South 10th Avenue, stated, in part, that he is building a new home. They bought tbe,propert~ for horses. Those opposed knew what the area was when they bought property. Does not feel he should be told what to do with his property. The bottom line is that these people just want to make a buck. Area is not run down. If area needs development, one home could be built on ea~h lot but not subdivide. ' 5/20/86 -4- 25 :0115 Joe Icco, 1516 South Tenth Avenue, stated, in part, that he is within 300 feet of the proposed project. Inquired, "what is rlatura1 extension of Linda Way?" That is merely what somebody else did wrong. He has upgraded hi s property. Arcadi a is known for its 1 arge lots. If Council decides in favor of this development, will disrupt a way of life in the area. Counci1member Harbicht explained that this public hearing presents an opportunity for people to present facts to the City Council. Council has to consider the facts. Number of people feeling one way or another is not the deciding factor and felt those in attendance should be aware of this. I,,, ., ' Joe Icco, again, stated that he realized that Council needed to expedite the matter. Stated that the three houses in question were not being lived in by owners, but had been purchased and rented as an'investment. The additional houses will add more traffic in area. There are also new projects in Monrovia which add traffic coming from the other way. '".f. Nina Bradford, 1100 South Ninth Avenue, stated, in part, that this area under discussion is the only area in Arcadia that is left as horse property and once it is gone, it is gone forever. She has raised three children all of whom have worked for the horse owners and with the horses. Feels that it has been a good environment for them and for other young adults. Loss of this environment will be a terrible loss to Arcadia. As far as the traffic, it people purchasing these new homes have young adults in the family, there may be as many as six cars to a family not three. Robert K1adifko, 34B West Las Flores, recalled that the equestrian events of the U. S. Olympics were held in Arcadia. Arcadia is known as an equestrian city. Because of that and because of Santa Anita race track, Arcadia was able to secure equestrian events for the Olympics. Property in question is the only property that is very close to the race track. It is well maintained. He attended Planning Commission session and one of the sellers had'stated that the agent did not submit other bids for the property. Apparently there were other interested buyers. Agent did not provide any counter offer to seller. Noted the 100' City regula~ tion pertaining to horses. What Will happen to ,horse barns and stables that are within 100'? Will owners have to tear them down or sell horses? Felt moratorium was preventive move. Should not allow lot size smaller than 30,000 sq. ft. Stated that all neighbors are very proud of existing facilities. ;.. 'Harold Ellis, 1504 South Eighth Avenue, stated, in part, that he wished to present a short history of the area. It traditionally had been farm land and then chicken farm land -- later it became horse property. Environment lent itself to this type of usage. The horse owners spent a lot of money and put in riding trails and built underpasses at intersections which:were very expensive in order that the horses might get across the intersections without danger to either the horses or traffic. The area is now under threat of subdivision. If not sub- divided, people with money will eventually purchase the three lots and will build new houses. If the threat of subdivision is lifted, people with money who are looking for such an area will come into the area .., people who are looking for large lots ... but who will not buy now because of the threat of subdivision. Such potential buyers would not be interested. This is an unique area. It would be a terrible crime to destroy it. In February a proposed subdivision on Eighth Avenue was turned down by the P1 ann i ng Commi ss i on and the City Counc i 1. To prevent reoccurrence, necessary to seal off area. This proposed subdivision came in ahead of the moratorium. The City was aware of the petition for moratorium before subdivision considered. I', .. 5/20/86 -5- IN REBUTTAL IN OPPOSITION 26 :0116 When Linda Way was first put in, there was an enormous outcry and protest which was turned down. Now many of the people on Linda Way are supportive of the effort to maintain this neighborhood. They are opposed to the extension of Linda Way. They are all opposed to changing the area. This tract is as out of place as a supermarket, bowling alley or trailer park would be. In asking City Council to turn down this subdivision, we want no more of the neighborhood to erode. People move next to airports and then complain about the noise. They move next to run down property, as in this instance, and then complain about it. The only solution is separation. The 100' rule is a good one. But people in time are going to complain. Counci1member Harbicht mentioned a covenant to protect the horse property. Mr. Ellis said he did not believe people would live by it. I The City Attorney stated that covenants are enforceable and,are recorded. Mr. Ellis asked how that would keep people from complaining. The City Attorney said they could not stop them from complaining. Councilmember Gilb thought perhaps the covenant would be a separate and completely different item. George Wiegand, 1425 Melanie Lane, on behalf of the developer, stated, -- in part, that three owners ,want to sell their properties. As far as the school is concerned, they intend to construct a block wall in such a fashion that it can not be broken down. Charles Owen, 1513 South Tenth Avenue, stated that he could possibly lose a $50,000 foal due to distraction and noise of construction of this subdivision. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Mayor Young and CARRIED. Mayor Young then questioned an item on Page 3 of the April 9, 1986 application for Tentative Map 44524 whi,h mentioned that some of the existing lots do not meet code requirements. Two wrongs don't make a right. Counci1member Gi1b said he did not see anything wrong with selling property for purpose of development ... but he believes that this is horse area and i~ shdu1d be maintained for the benefit of all the people. Some of these are very expensive horses. Some of these people are connected to the race track. This could cause a domino effect. He would hate to see it go. Councilmember Chandler stated, in part, that he shared some of these concerns. What is gone is gone ." like they ordered the chicken rancbes out. But does not view extension of Linda Way as causing such a problem. Is not even connected to moratorium. Linda Way is a deadend. This will make it a complete cul-de-sac. He said he is going to vote in favor because people should be able to do what they want with their property. Councilmember Harbicht stated, in part, that he did not feel that thisl will have any effect on the safety of the school. The Planning Commis sion determined that there would be no effect on traffic in the area. Also, the property has been zoned for 7500 so. ft. lots for 20 or 30, years. "Profit, motive" are not dirty words. Property rights are eflual between the newer owners and the ones who have lived there for a long' period of time. We have to respect property rights of all owners. Can not see that what we do can impact more than two pieces of prope~ty. The grandfather clause would answer question of the end of horse property. We can not in good faith deny the rights of three people who own property. 5/20/86 -6- I 4. PUBLI C " HEAR ING (T.M. 44525 (402-406 :.'" ,California ,; (APPROVED) -,', f' < " '. , I 26 :0117 Councilmember Lojeski stated, in part, that he had nothing to add. Appreciates the fact that the homeowners get together for a common concern. Feels the horse owners will be protected with the covenant which is enforceable. Feels that the compromise is adequate ... and will protect the horse owners. The owner of 1513 South Tenth Avenue is a concern because of the construction that will be going on and the concern about the foal. Others would be able to develop their own lots. Has concern for school safety an9 access to riding trail which should be protected by covenant. ,Does not think four more homes will change area. Mayor Young stated, in part, that in view of her previous voting record, she had to vote aga'i ns t thi s development and in favor of 1 arger pieces of property. She is in favo~ of saving horse areas. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council finds that the evaluations of the environmental impacts as set forth in the initial study of April g, 1986 are appropriate; that the pr,ojectcMill not have a significant effect on the environment; 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 and that the discharge of sewage from the sub- division into the public sewer system will not violate requirements prescribed by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board for this region; and the Director of Public Works be authorized to approve and execute the subdivision agreement; and that the proposed project be approved, subject to the conditions of approval set fortn in the staff report dated May 20, 1986 and including a covenant to protect horse owners (see Item 7, staff report dated Apri 1 9, 1986). AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht and Lojeski Councilmembers Gilb and Young None Consideration of Tentative Map 44525 for a proposed 12-unit residential condominium at 402 - 406 California Street (Hong Zan Hsu, applicant). The subject site presently consists of a single-family dwelling and a duplex, and is zoned R-3 (multiple-family residential). The Planning St.)Commission at its April 22, 1986 meeting voted 6 to 0 with one member absent, to recommend approval of this appl ication to the City Council, subject to the conditions set forth in the staff report dated May 22, 1986. Mayor Young inquired about the density of this number of units for the property and the landscaping. Staff replied this must comply with code. Mayor Young declared,the hearing open and Alex Cheng, 124 Bonnie Avenue, Pasadena, representing the applicant, was present to answer questions. Councilmember Gilb inquired if the applicant was present and where he was from. Applicant was 'present and replied that he was from Taiwan and that he had built in Arcadia previously. No one else wishing to speak, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Chandler and CARRIED. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council find that the evaluations of the environmental impacts as set forth in the initial study are appropriate; that the project will not have a significant , -7- 5/20/86, 5. PUBU C HEARING Appea 1 Plng. Comsn. Res. 1313 (303 E. Live Oak) (APPROVED) \~\\ 26 :0118 effect on the environment; approve and file the Negative Declaration; find that the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the Arcadia General Plan and that the discharge of sewage from the subdivision into the public sewer system will not violate requirements prescribed by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board for this region; that the Director of Public Works be authorized to execute the subdivision agreement; and that the proposed project be approved subject to the conditions of approval set forth in the staff report dated April 22, 1986. AYES: Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young NOES: None ABSENT: None I The Planning Commission at its April 9, 1986 meeting voted 5 to 0 with members absent to approve Conditional Use Permit 86-5 to utilize the property at 303 East Live Oak Avenue for church purposes. The Commis- sion adopted Resolution 1313 at its meeting of April '22, 1986. Condition 3 of this resolution limited the seating to 92 persons, rather than the 115 persons requested by the applicant. The applicant's representative had submitted parking agreements with Resdel Engineering and Autotronics Corporation located on the south side of Live Oak Avenue, allowing the church to utilize their parking for church services. The Commission in its consideration noted, that the parking agreements with, Autotronics and Resdel could be revoked at any time. Therefore, the Commission felt that the number of seats should be restricted in relation to the number of parking spaces available on the subject property. Councilmember Lojeski inquired about parking regulations. Staff replied that the ratio' for parking spaces is 1 to 5 per occupancy as a requirement for places of assembly. Councilmember Harbicht was advised that there is no traffic signal at Third or Fourth Avenues Live Oak. and , Mayor Young declared the hearing open. Richard Chow, 569 S. Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, the real estate broker speaking for the applicant, stated, in part, that they feel the parking problem is an issue out of proportion because there is an existing church across the street which has parking ratio' of 1 to 4 rather than 1 to 5. Parking will take place for only several hours on Sunday mornings. Arrangements have been made with local businesses to use their , parking facilities on Sunday mornings. These businesses are closed on Sunday mornings and parking facil ities are not used by them. Persons attending services in the church across the street are the ones parking in front of residences. Mr. Chow felt the remedy should be coming from the church which is using the spaces. Their church has a small congregation -. approximately 35 members. This small congregation would cause very little additional traffic. There should be plenty of parking available. The church is moving to Arcadia from Rosemead where they were located for a lo~g period of time during which they did not experience any parking p~oblems and no complaints from the neighbors. I Pastor J. Martin Webb advised that he was originally advised that the parking ration would be 1:5 but later was told it was 1:4. During the interim, the plans had been laid out with .the assistance of the Planning Department. No one else' desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember ,Lojeski and CARRlED. " r 5/20/86 -8- , , ,-,,' '- ' Ii 6. ALL-WEATHER 'TRACK HIGH SCHOOL ~ :p)! 'l' I -..:.' 26 :0119 Councilmember Harbicht noted that the church across the street has a 1;4 ratio and, upon inquiry, was told by the Planning Director that Pastor Webb or his representative was advised in the beginning that they would have a 1:5 ratio. Councilmember Lojeski submitted that the applicant was told it was a 1~5 ratio and if that is wrong, then the Code should be ~hanged. Councilmember Gilb felt it unfair to have been told it was 1:5 and then told it would be 1 :4. Councilmember Gilb then MOVED to grant the appeal; that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed; find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and that staff prepare the appropriate resolution incorporating the specific findings and conditions which,are set forth in the staff report, except that the ratio of seat- ing to parking be one parking space for each five (1 ;5). ,Motion seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call ,vote as follows: 'AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Loj~ski and Young Councilmember Harbicht None Staff will check into the possibility of amending the Code as regards to the seating ratio. BOARDS AND COMMISSI@NS ' : .) )( , Staff advised that Doug Smith, Chairman of the All-Weather Track Ad Hoc Committee, had advised the Recreation Commission that an additional expenditure of $30,000 was needed to complete the track at the High School. It was noted in the report that the City and Parks and Recreation Department had given $96,806 to the project. Donations from support groups raised another $69,000, $18,000 is anticipated from the 5K - 10K run this year. Another source of income would come from other individ- uals working through a local bank in the form of a loan which would amount to an additional $30,000. Combined there is $228,806. The bid on the project amounts to $256,130 .., about $30,000 short of the need. Due to the time restriction (June 1) and the exhaustion of funds, Mr. Smith asked the City to approve an additional expenditure of $30,000 which would allow completion of the track on time. ,After consiaer- 'i~g this request, the Recreation Commission recommended to the City Council that this amount be appropriated from the Parks and Recreational Facilities Fund. Considerable discussion was held on the uses which would be many by organizations, groups and individuals and on the general need for such a track. With the amount of effort and money a 1 ready expended, it was the opinion of Councilmembers Chandler and Gilb that the project be completed. Mr. Chandler MOVED to appropriate the $30,000 from the Parks and Recreational Facilities Fund for completion of the track. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilb. (MOTION DID NOT CARRY ON THE ROLL CALL VOTE.) Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski and Young were in favor of the project but did feel that the monies already pledged are significant and that the School District should participate. It was noted that the District had said some time ago that it was not in a financial position to do so, but would a ssume the maintenance. ' 5/20/86 -9- .~~ ',' , -'-' ""...,.,.. ~-.'. ~. 7. 8. 8a. ROLL CALL 8b. MINUTE APPROVAL (May 6, 1986 ) (APPROVED) 8c. REQUEST FOR 1\ UPDATED '\~ \ !\,APPRA ISALS " 'r,cFFE) ) I' ,(80n9 N\..h Property) \ '\: (APPROVED) 8d. ADJOURNMENT 9. 10. 26:0120 Roll call vote was'then taken on the MOTION: AYES: NOES: A8SENT: Councilmembers Chandler and Gilb Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski and Young None CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Members Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young ABSENT: None I On MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED the Minutes of the Meeting of May 6, 1986 were APPROVED. On recommendation of the Agency, it was MOVED by Membe~ Lojeski, seconded by Member Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that an increase in expenditures be authorized for appraisal up- dates of the Bong property located at 123 and 124 North Third Avenue, in the amount of $6,650 for a not-to-exceed total of $10,150. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young None None The meeting adjourned to 6:00 p. m., May 27,1986. COUNCIL RECONVENED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Herb Fletcher, 175 West Lemon Avenue, spoke again to the matter of , the City charging for Paramedic Servi,ce when persons are transported to the hospital. He feels this is unfair and unnecessary. If a person is treated at the scene of accident or illness, there is no charge, but if the person is transported to the hospital, then there is a charge of $121. for Paramedic ambulance transportion. He said the Fire Department budget shows that $1,250 is spent when emergency equipment is sent out, so this small amount charged the patient does pay the cost anyway. He referred to a memorandum from the Fire I Department to the City Manager. He felt that some savings could be made in the Fire Department budget perhaps by cutting back on the number of fire' stations and rotating the Paramedic equipment and personnel from station to station. Councilmember Chandler inquired if Mr. Fletcher did not feel that the City owed it to its taxpayers to try to collect this money -- in most cases from an insurance company. Mr. Fletcher replied that he did not think so and cited the case of the young man who was killed recently near the High School. In addition to everything,his family was billed for the Paramedic Services. Thought the Council should keep this matter in mind as they look into the budget. 5/20/86 -10- APPROVED annual agreement with Liebert, Cassidy, & Frierson, Labor Attorneys, to provide employee reJatoons Jegal servoces. Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement in form approved by the City Attorney. \" l'r o r.:. ~APPROVED the agreement with the Los Angeles Turf Club for use of the \ ;,', north parking lot at Santa Anita race track for activities relating J to the forthcoming examination for firefighters. Agreement to be v signed by the City Manager in form approved by the City Attorney. 11. 11a. HEARING / 6/17 /86 11b. 0 FINAL MAP~. 43818 ~ I 11c. 11d. \\~ LABOR ATTYd AGREEMENT 11e. FIRE FIGHTER TESTING 11f. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ~ (Street Trees) 11g. ~I AWARD OF (r \ CONTRACT \ Recreation Facil ities School s 11 h. ADVERTI SE FOR BIDS V Corpora t i on Ya rd 26:0121 CONSENT ITEMS Hearing on the preliminary operating and revenue sharing budgets for FY 1986-87 was SCHEOUlED for JUNE 17, 1986. APPROVED final map of Tract No. 43818 for a 2 unit condominium at 166 E. Bonita Street (Tzeng and Shen; Inc., owner/developer). Before this map may be recorded, an outstanding' conditions shall be complied with. TAKEN OUT OF SEQUENCE (See page 1,2.) APPROVED the plans and specifications and AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the replacement of street trees on Huntington Drive and First Avenue Job No. 588A. Estimated cost of this project is $25,000 which will be funded from Community Development Biock Grant Public Works Funds. AWAROEO contract to the firm of Sunrise Landscapes for the rehabilita- tion of recreational facilities at Holly Avenue, Hugo Reid and Highland Oaks Schools, in the amount of $104,995. $79,000 from State Grant Funds and $47,000 from Parks and Recreation Facilities Fund was appropriated to cover cost of construction, enQineerinQ, inspection and contingencies; all informalities or irreQularities in _the, bidLOcbiddin9_ process were waived and the Mayor and City Clerk were AUTHORIZED to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. APPROVED plans and specification,s and AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to , advertise for bids for the relocation of the City Corporation Yard 'Job No. 578. Estimated construction cost for this project is $3,079,845 to be funded by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. lli. ,LEGAL AUTHORIZEO final payment in the sum of $984.50 to Attorney Lewin who FEES represented the City in the business license revocation proceedings (Shiatsu) and Superior Court action regarding Shiatsu Spa. , ~~'( vi I ~ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ~ LOJESKI, SECONDEO BY COUNCILMEMBER GILB AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS , './,/1 FOLLOWS: ' AYES: Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young NOES:: None ABSENT: None I 5/20/86 -11- , ' llc. FIREWORKS SALES PERM ITS 1986 (APPROVED) \\ , ~J }i J \, r (' , ' 12. 12a. LEASE City Park 3 Go If Course (JUNE_->lL___ 12b. ELECTION '1 SIGNS POLITI CAL \ (Publ ic \ Property \. to be r Prohibited) I \ \0 '. ~' 12c. ARCADIA HISTORICAL MUSEUM 26:0122 This is the time of year that business permit applications are filed for the period of July 1 through July 4, 1986. It was noted by staff that the City issues 12 permits for the sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks. This year the Department has received 14 applications. On May 12 the Fire Chief conducted a drawing to determine which applications would be considered for permits. This is in compliance with the Arcadia Municipal Code. It was noted that one of the appl ications indicated an ____' ________ organization which did not have an Arcadia address, though it did carry an Arcadia mailing address. This was the City of Hope Home ,Chapter and it was submitted by Mr. James W. Shireman that meetings are held in the City of Duarte, not Arcadia. Thus, a permit could not be issued to that organization and there now remained one permit to be issued I pursuant to the Code. Whereupon this was accomplished by drawing of lots by Mayor Young and the winning organization was the Arcadia Community Church of God for a second location. Some discussion held on the procedure for selection ,of organizatio"s to obtain permits and the Code Section will be reviewed by staff. It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the permits be approved for issuance with the exception of the City of Hope Home Chapter. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young None None CITY MANAGER Consideration of a request to extend its lease of the five year periods. from Piuma-Ciocca Enterprises, Inc., City Park 3 Golf course for two consecutive TO BE CONTINUED JUNE 3, 1986. Council has been considering prohibiting election signs on public property including landscape medians and, pursuant to its direction, the City Attorney prepared and reported on the status of the current regulation and advised that the ordinance could be amended if Council so desired. It being the consensus of Council that the ordinance be " so amended, it was MOVED by Counc il member Harbi cht, seconded by Counc il- menber Lojesk; and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the City Attorney prepilre same for introduction. AYES: Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young NOES: None ABSENT: None Council received staff's recommendation concerning funding for the I proposed Historical Museum (May 15). Consideration was focused on paying the co~t of providing Workers' Compensation insurance for persons doing repair work,on the building. The volunteer contractor, Nick Pokrajac, said he is retired and does not want to reactivate his license however, it may" be possible to use another contractor's license. The City Manager read,the five conditions set forth in his report and it was MOVED/by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeskj and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council proceed along the lines of the City Manager's report, including conditions 1 through 5 to complete the work on the Museum and the City pay the Workers' Compensation insurance. 5/20/86 -12- I I,' ~ '. MUSEUM BUDGET , ~I ; , ,~ II " 0~1 ~ .J ,iI' I" l' 26 :0123 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Chandler, Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young None None Herb Goddard, 11 W. Longden Avenue, referred to No.2 of the conditions of the City -Manager's recommendation C... require all funds (City arid donations) be placed in a special fund controlled by the City] and stated, in part, that this would not be acceptable to the Historical Society... that the Society has raised these funds... they are all volunteers; the funds are tax deductible because this is a non- profit organization. He felt with these funds the Society will be able to have a building of which the City can be proud; that they will do their best to maintain it. but will have to ask for a little help for a few years as after it is finished they will have to put in all the accessories necessary for the operation of a museum. Reference was made to a breakdown presented by Mr. Goddard of all donations to the building, materials, labor and/or services ... all expenditures to date and major items needed to complete the building. Raising of funds was submitted by Mayor Young and Mr. Goddard said he will be meeting with the Arcadia Board/Realtors to see if they are going to contribute... also that the Junior Woman's Club will be making the Museum its project and are planning to have a Hands Across Arcadia as a fund raiser. Mayor Young said that the Historical Museum budget will be considered at the time the entire City budget is reviewed. In response to a question by Mr. Goddard of the City Attorney, he was advised that all of his questions concerning liability and responsibility will be part and parcel of the agreement approved at this meeting. It was noted that work cannot proceed until a contractor is obtained by the Society or Mr. Pokrajac finds a way to resolve the problem. '.., ~ '.... ~, " ''.... '~ '. 5/20/86 -13- 13. 13a. ORDINANCE NO. 1835 (I NTRODUCED) 13b. ORDINANCE NO. 1836 (INTRODUCED) 13c. RESOLUTI ON NO, 5295 (ADOPTED) (\ . ~\ " '~~\''''' / \\ y~ ,1 3d . RESOLUTION NO. 5299 (ADOPTED) ~Jq f 13e. RESOLUTION NO. 5300 (ADOPTED) .~~'I ~\ \~ 26:0124 CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented for the first time, read the title and explained the content of Ordinance No. 1835, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 3214.5 AND 3214.6 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING SECTIONS 11.13 AND 11.14 OF THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC ORDINANCE". It was MOVED by Counci1member Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1835 be and it is hereby IN~RODUCED. AYES: NOES: A8SENT: I Councilmembers Chandler, G~lb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Youn9 None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, read the title and exp 1 a ined the content of Ordi nance No. 1836, ent it1 ed: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REPEALING DIVISION 9 OF PART 2 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADDING A NEW DIVISION 9 REGULATING TAXICABS AND AUTOM08ILES FOR HIRE". It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1836 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Youn9 None None The City Attorney presented, read the title and explained the content of Resolution No. 5295, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF THE TRANSFER OF THE ARCADIA CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEW. It was MOVED by Councilmember Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5295 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young None None The City Attorney presented, read the title and explained the content of Resolution No. 5299, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE CITY'S CATV FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH GROUP W CABLE, INC., DATED JULY 5, 1985~. I It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5299 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young None None The City Attorney presented, read the title and explained the content of Resolution No. 5300, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 86-2 TO RECONSTRUCT THE GARAGE PORTION OF AN EXISTING AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION AND CONSTRUCT A 3,600 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL BUILDING AT 529 EAST LIVE OAK AVENUE". 5/20/86 -14- 26:0125 It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5300 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. ,~;~, : AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young None None 13f. CLAIM OF G.LAGOMARSINI (DENIED) On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of G. Lagomarsini was DENIEO on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Council- member Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young None None 14. MATTERS FROM STAFF The City Manager provided a memorandum to Council concerning the Armory I site. Has received information from the State that they intend to sell D I ,,) the property. Requested direction from Council. t . J/Y It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Gilb W.)f~'15and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that staff be directed to open I . negotiations with the State for acquisition of the Armory site and 1" ) (/}t(, appropriated $4,000 for appraisal of the property. (Capital Outlay Fund II AYES: Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Manager called attention to the May 16, 1986 Newsletter, Item 2 regarding request for funding for proposed Small Business Development Center program. Requested direction from Council. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by CouncilmemberGilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that funding be DENIED for the proposed Small Business Development Center program. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Chanal er,Gil b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young None None 15. '< MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Young advised that apppointments to the various Boards/Commissions would be considered at the June 3 meeting. I 16. ADJOURNMENT (6:00 p. m. May 27,1986) At 11 :00 p. m. the meeting was ADJOURNED to 6:00 p. m., May 27, 1986' in the Conference Room for the purpose of a Budget Study Session as' well as conducting the-business of the Council and Agency and any C10sed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation and evaluation of properties. \.f77liAflJ ft /j:t~ - Mar B. Youn , Mayo ATTEST: ~:S~~ Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk -15- 5/20/86