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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 5, 1991,. :~ I i ~ , ;- ~~ A G E N D A ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STUDY SESSION FEBRUARY 5, 1991 6:30 P.M.. ROLL CALL: Agency Members Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young Status Report on Agency Finances ADJOURN to 7:00 p.m., February 5, 1991 A G E N D A ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUABY 5, 3991 7:30 P.M. ACTION All Present IDTVOCA'1'ION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCF, ROLL CALL: Council Members Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young All Present MINUTES of the adjourned and regular meetings of qPProved January 15, 1991 MOTION: Read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive reading in.full. Adopted PRESENTATION to Ron Auen, Joan Auen, Lew Webb and Chris McGuire, Directors of the H.N.,and Francis C. Berger Foundation 1. PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of a ten month and 15 day time extension of a moratorium on development of undeveloped hillside areas within the City. Public Hearin~ Closed; ORDINANCE NO. 1931 - For Adoption - Interim Urgency Ordinance extending Interim Ordinance No. 1928 imposing a moratorium on development of undeveloped hillside areas (4 votes required). Adopted AGENDA 2/5/91 .~, ; - ~:. ~~ _ ~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~~~ ~ ~ , 2. PUBLIC HEARING ACTION Consideration of projects for T991-92 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)funds (17th Public Hearing Closed; year ) . ~PProved 3. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS a_ Recommendation from Library Board of Trustees to submit grant application .to the State of California for new library building.. Approved b.. Recommendation from the~Personnel Board to establish and revise job specifications in the.Planning Department. Approved o. Consideration'of appointment to Parking Appointed Jim Kuhn to Place Commission. 6/30/92 (unexpired term - o ar e a ason 4. Time reserved for those in the audience who. wish to address the City Council (five- Ruth DeWitt - minute time limit per person). ~Mr. Hicks , ' 5. RECESS CITY COUNCIL . 6. MEETING OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ' a. ROLL CALL: Agency Members Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young - All Present b. MINUTES of the meeting of January 15, 1991 Approved . c.. Request for approval of tenant improvements _ for the relocation of Willson Scientific Glass, Inc.,. to 528 E. Fig.Street, Monrovia. Approved d. 'Request fo`r renewal of Broker.Open Lisfing ` , and Marketing - Northwest Corner Project.- Approved e. ADJOURN to 7:A0 p.m.; Feburary 19, 1991 7. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL ' _2- AGENDA 2ISI91 . r ~_~: - . . . . ;Y~~ ~ ~ y • 8. CONSENT-ITEMS ACTION a. Consideration of a one-year time extension ~ for MM 90-001, a proposal.for two 22,340 square-foot office buildings at 201-251 Santa Clara Street (Roger Wolf, Development . Manager for the Chandler Group). APProved b. Recommendation for approval of.plans and. specifications and authorization to ca11 for bids for emergency exit for basement of ` , Arcadia Public Library - Job No. 663, Approved c. Recommendation for final acceptance of Improvement of Railroad Bridge at Second Avenue and Huntington Drive - Job No. 656. Approved d. Recommendation for final acceptance of Tree Maintenance Program on Various Streets - Job No. 603. approved e. Recommendation to approve participation in the Foothill Boulevard Project of Los Angeles County',s Multi-jurisdictional TraffiC Signal Synchronization Program. Approved f. .Tentative Parcel,Map No. 89-017, Parcel Map No. 21620, right-of-way dedication at the ~ southwe§t corner of Genoa Street and Fifth . Avenue. Approved ~ . _ g. Report and recommendation for the purchase of a i-ton truck-cab and chessis for.the Police Department. ' APProved h. Recommendation to approve bidding from sole ' source manufacturers for Senior Center ~ furniture. Approved 9. CITY.MANAGER a. 'Report and recommendation to cons;ider' amending the "H" zone regulations and rezoning of existing "H" zoned proper- ties. . APProved -3- AGENDA 2/5/91 ~j' - . s _ ~ • . 9. CITY MANAGER (continued) • ACTION b. Recommendation to establish and implement ~ mandatory water conservation plan and consideration of implementinq Phase II., Water Billing System. : ORDINANCF. N0. 1930 - For Adoption = P ' Urgency Ordinance repealing Division 3 to Part S, ArEicle VII, and adding a new Division 3 to Part 5, Chapter 5, Article VII of the Arcadia Municipal ' Code; establishing,a mandatory Water Conservation Plan for the City-and Adopted ~ " imposing penalties (4votes required). RESOLUTION N0. 5568, implementing Water Conservation Phase II pursuant to Ordinance No, 1930 establishing a man- datory Water Conservation Plan. Adopted 10. CITY ATTORNEY a. ORDINANCE N0. 1929 - For'Adoption - Approvi ng' Text Amendment 90-007 amending the parking requirements for multiple-family units in the R-2 and R-3 zones. ~ Adopted b. _RESOLUTION NO. 5566, taking action on certain conditions of Conditional Use Permi t No. 90-016, an auto body.shop at 42 W. Live Oak Avenue. Adopted c. RESOLUTION N0. 5567, reque§ting the Board ~ of Supervisors of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District of the State of California Eo accept on behalf of said District a transfer and conveyance of storm drain improvements known as Miscellaneous Transfer Drain No. 1273 in the City of. Arcadia for future operation,'maintenance, xepair and improvement,,and authorizing - the transfer and conveyance thereof. Adopted d:' RESOLUTION NO. 5569, establishing a fee " for the,processing of street address number changes. Adopted -4- AGENDA 2/5/91 . ~i J ~ • 3 71. MATTERS FROM STAFF 12. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS 13. ADJOURN to Ciosed Session, then to 7:00 p.m „ February 19, 1991 Accepted with regret Bardella Mason's resignation from the Parking Place Commission. Denied the use of the City Seal for the Foothill Apartment Reporter. Miller - Prepare resolution for City Council consideration in support of American troops in the Gulf War. Woolard - Report and recommendation regarding ordinance prohibiting razor wire and barb wire. -5- AGENDA 2/5/91 r - v 0 3 kd 1 Y February 5, 199 TO: ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT DONNA L. BUTLER, ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: 1991-1992 STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF 17TH YEAR CDBG FUNDS The City has been advised by the Community Development Commission (CDC that Arcadia will be receiving approximately $238,250 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for fiscal year 1991-92. The CDC has notified staff that the City must submit their cost and project summary to the County no later than February 15, 1991. Current Project Status The City is currently participating in the following projects: Senior Citizen Center #2 (1988-89 project) Budget: $227,668 Available Monies as of 1/31/91: $54,700 This is an ongoing project to provide architectural and engineering services for the design and construction compliance of the senior citizen's center. The center will contain approximately 19,150 sq. ft. of building area and 3,300 sq. ft. of recreation offices. The project is near completion. This project expires on June 30, 1991. Housing Rehabilitation Program Budget: $136,403 Available Monies as of 1/31/91: $23,580 This project offers assistance to low/moderate income homeowners for necessary home improvements. Maximum grants of $7,500 are available per househ d. As of this date 16 households are receiving assistance. This project expires on June 30, 1991 t 199 -9 il CDBG ds February x';19901' Page 1 c; LASER IMAGED Railroad Overpass Improvement Budget: $155,377* Available Monies as of 1/31/91: $26,914 "This includes an increase in the budget of$39,377 to include additional brick work along th walls Enhancement of the railroad overpass at Huntington Drive and Second Av-nue involving the painting of the bridge, concrete support wall, sidewalk railing and installation of decorative brick veneer on the concrete abutments. • This project expired on December 31, 1990. However, there are some outst- ding bills which have not been paid. Alley Reconstruction Budget: $72,208 Available Monies as of 1/31/91: $$71,208 This project involves the removal of existing asphalt concrete, construction of aggregate base, construction of asphalt concrete alley way and reconstruction of concrete alley aprons and appurtenant work in the alley located on the sou side of Huntington Drive between First and Second Avenues. The City Council •n January 15 awarded the contract for the work to begin. This project expires June 30, 1991. Administration Budget: $2,500 Available Monies as of 1/31/91: $776 This money is utilized for the administration of the CDBG funds. Proposed Projects 1991-92 (17th Year) The following criteria is required for a project to qualify for Community Development Block Grant Funds: (1) a project must benefit low and moderate income families, (2) aid in the prevention or elimination of slum and blight an. /or (3) have a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious threat t. the health or welfare of the community where other financial resources are not available to meet such needs. 19�-1\CDBG unds February 6 199 Page 2 LASER IMAGED U ' Recent changes to HUD's regulations require that no less than 70% of a grante 's aggregate funds ($166,775) should be used to support activities that benefit pers ns of low and moderate income. We have received a request for $1,000 in CDBG funds from the Center for Independent Living (CIL), a non-profit organization which assists the physically disabled, hearing impaired and elderly residents in the San Gabriel and Pomo la Valleys. CIL provides the following free services; Information & Referral, Advocacy, H me Health Aide placement Service, Emergency Shelter for the Homeless and Disabled and Deaf Services. According to their letter, during the period of July, 1989 to 4ine, 1990 they have provided services to approximately 121 persons who reside in the City of Arcadia. The major service was to the hearing impaired and the elderly. However, other services induded housing placement for the disabled and horr,e health aide placement for the elderly. One of the Action Programs set forth in the Housing Element of the General Plan reads: "4.10 Continue supporting the efforts of non-profit organizations provi.ing information, counseling and referrals for homeless and low and moder- e income persons." , Staff is recommending that the 1991-92 CDBG funds of $238,250 be allocated for the following projects. Housing Rehabilitation Project - $165,775 The City will offer assistance to low/moderate income homeowners for necessary home improvements. A maximum grant of $7,500 will be availa•le per household. Eligible improvements include, but are not limited to: exte for work to preserve or protect structures, including painting, roofing and sidin:; repairs, restoration or replacement of important parts of structures such as heating, plumbing, electrical repairs, etc.; other improvements to correct co.e violations as authorized and interior work to make structures more livable, including, painting, plastering, new flooring and tile work. It is estimated t at approximately 18 households will be assisted (this indudes the cost of administering the program). Public Works Lighting Program #4 - $42,000 This project involves the conversion of 63 lights from series to multiple cir uit lights on First Avenue from Huntington Drive north to Colorado Boulevard 1-999-94 CDBG Fjunds February 6. 1990 Page 3 LASER IMA ED 17 and along Huntington Drive between Santa Anita Avenue and Second Av nue. The street lighting conversion from series circuits to multiple circuits cuts t e electrical energy cost by 67%. This project is located within the City's Redevelopment area (Census Tract 4308.01). Public Works Lighting Program #5 - $17,475 This project includes the installation of 5 energy efficient lamps on Colorad. Place from Huntington Drive (lower Y) to Colorado Boulevard (upper Y). This project is located within the City's Redevelopment area (Census Tract 4307.21). The City's redevelopment plan states: "The Agency is authorized o install and construct or to cause to be installed and constructed the public improvements, public facilities and public utilities...necessary to carry out the Plan. Such improvements...utilities include, but are not limited to...street lights...." Information and Referral Service - $1,000 This program would provide $1,000 of funds to assist the Center for Independent Living (CIL) to continue their efforts in providing support services to the City's disabled residents. CIL's services include information and referral, advocacy, home health aide placement service, emergency shelter for the homeless an disabled and deaf services. The addition of this program will assist the City in meeting the goals set for in the City's Housing Element. Administration - $12,000 This money will be utilized for the administration of the CDBG funds. Attached for the Council's review are: (1) the proposed 1991-92 Cost Summary, and (2) the letter from the Center for Independent Living and attachments. This is a public hearing. The Council should open the hearing and receive testimony from the public as to the types of projects which they feel should be undertaken by the City. 1961 l 6142 1399-9.1 CDBG Funds February 6, 19911 P' ge4 LASER ILIA ED 13 • ACTION If the City Council determines that the City should proceed with these projects or any other project(s) the Council should: 1. . Approve the allocation of funds as outlined in the attached Cost Summary, or as modified by the City Council, and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memos of Understanding wich are submitted to the County after a specific project is formally approved by the City. Pl• -n Ong Department �� rV 0 onna L. Butler Assistant Planning Director Approve : -Geor e J. alts City Manager 1.91 CDBG Funds February�, 1990 Page 5 LASER I J , GIED 19 ATTACHMENT III Community Development Block Grant 1991-92 Cost Summary Grant Number B-91-UC-06-0505 2/5/91 (3) 17TH YEAR ALLOCATION S 238.250 (11) ADDRESSES: (12) ,4 % OF FUNDS ALLOCATED TO (1) DATE PROGRAM INCOME S —0— L/M NATIONAL OBJECTIVE S166,775 PUBLIC SERVICES REPROGRAMMED FUNDS S —()- ARCADIA S/B NATIONAL OBJECTIVE S 59,475 (13) 5 % OF FUNDS ALLOCATED TO (2) CITY TOTAL PROGRAM PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION RESOURCES $ 238,250 Program Nat_ Ant. Category Program Name Project Location Project Description Project Amount Obj. Dis. (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) A Housing City Wide The City offers $7,500 in grants to low $165,775 L/M Rehabilitation moderate income homeowners for (Cont. project) necessary home improvements. E Public Works First Ave. from Hunting- Conversion of 63 lights from series to $ 42,000 S/B Lighting #4 ton Dr. north to multiple circuit lights - this will Colorado Bl. and along reduce the energy costs by 67% Huntington Dr between Santa Anita & Second (C.T. 4308.01) E Public Works Colorado P1 from Installation of new energy efficient $ 17,475 S/B P"' Lighting #5 Huntington Dr to street lights CJ) Colorado Bl (CT 4307.21) rr1 1 F Information and City Wide Provide funds to the Center for $ 1,000 L/M Referral Service Independent Living to continue their efforts in providing support services to the City's disabled residents. rn G Administration N/A To provide for the overall administra- tion of CDBG funds 4'.) - C c 6ErzfEZ got fn.dE Erzcd t £ � CUCYL 9 San. gattLEL/1PomOna ` /af EI, January 29 , 1991 RECEI VE ® Ms . Donna Butler JAN 30 1991 City of Arcadia all'OrARCAp��1 Planning Department PLANNING 240 W . Huntington Drive Arcadia , CA 91007 Dear Ms . Butler : As a follow-up to our conversation of Monday, January 28 , 1991 , this Center for Independent Living ( CIL ) would like to submit a request for Block Grant Funds so that we may continue pro- viding support services to your City ' s disabled residents . - Services which are currently threatened by new State budget constraints . This Center for Independent Living is a non-profit organization which is committed to assisting the physically disabled , hear- ing impaired and elderly residents of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys . The operational philosophy of all CILs dictates that we not only serve people with all types of disabilities , but also interact with other existing agencies which provide similar assistance to these clients . The services we provide include Information & Referral , Advocacy , Home Health Aide placement service , Emergency Shelter for the Homeless, Disabled and Deaf Services , all of which are free . Our Staff is made up of nine professionals with backgrounds in Social Work Counseling , Recreational Therapy and other experience working in the disabled and hearing impaired community. We are requesting the amount of $1 , 000 from the City of Arcadia ' s Community Block Grant Funds so that this Center may continue providing services to your City ' s Residents . Between July, 1989 to June , 1990 , we have provided services to approximately 121 clients who reside in the City of Arcadia . During this period , our major services were to the hearing impaired and elderly. We provided and continue to provide interpreting services at Social Security Offices , counseling settings and the California Home for the aged deaf . We also have provided free sign language classes for the emergency room personnel at the Methodist Hospita of Southern California . Other services provided to your City include housing placement for the disabled and home health aide placement for the elderly. 408 South Grand Avenue, Covina, CA 91723 (818) 339-1278 • (818) 967-0635 • (818) 966-8115 (TDD) J City of Arcadia January 29 , 1991 - Page 2 Without some additional financial assistance , it is altogether possible that these services may have to be reduced , a step which we are very reluctant to take . If our current funding resources are not supplemented , this action may be forced upon us . My thanks for your help . incerely, \,..„K.) )7k.ez,t) \ Regina M . Dravis _ Executive Director RMD : JK Enclosures LASER IMA,...ED The Center for Independent Living? . - The Center for Independent Living is a non-profit organization that is committed to assisting the Programs and Services physically challenged and aged residents of the San Gabriel/Pomona Valleys. Support Assistance provided includes information,training and referral services.We continually sfrive to increase the public's Information and Referral: awareness on the needs of the physically challenged. The purpose of this service is to help the disabled community become aware of the benefits,programs The operational philosophy of CIL dictates that we and services available to them.CIL also distributes a not only serve people with all types of disabilities,but monthly newsletter to help them become aware of also interact with other existing agencies who may other disabled issues and concerns. eEntE 7, • also provide possible assistance to our clients. }a I. CIL is one of 22 Independent Living Centers in the State and a member of the California Foundation for LIndE/2EndEnt Independent Living Centers. Advocacy: � Funded by resources provided by Department of When our clients face barriers directly affecting L Ue.n.9 Rehabilitation and other grants pertaining to various . their right to an independent existence,an Advocate programs, CIL is governed by a Board of Directors will help. Our Advocate will assist in applying, ,San OaG:jf/1Po�nona �nff£y comprised of1l members of which 51%are disabled. obtaining and preparing all documentation pertaining . to filing for government benefits. These benefits include Social Security Disability Insurance, Through the services and programs of CIL,it is our Supplemental Security Income, Medi-Care, Medi • ultimate goal to offer a means by which a disabled Cal and In-Home Supportive Services.The Advocate r- person can optimize opportunities to live,work and will mediate communications to help secure the fully contribute in the community. administrative and legal rights of the I'rI disabled client rl • Many times plans and activities are developed for CD C • 408-South-Grand-Avenue he-disabled-withouteonsulting-them-regarding-their rri Covina, California 91723 ' , I _ needs and concerns. Our CIL staff represents the • disabled at various agencies and planning organiza ® (818) 339-1278 (818) 966-8115 TDD �� tions.We have found this has resulted in improved ' �s 't ,mss— programs and services. • IIIIIUIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllIInnulll lllllulullulimilllltII Housing Assistance/Referral: IIIIIIIIIUUUnlllUUIIIIIIIIUIIiulllululllltluululuululul I I II III IIIIi IIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII CIL assists the physically challenged client with l IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII VIII •their housing problems by maintaining an up-to-date . list of affordable,available,accessible housing.This '. includes the,_transition of clients leaving rehabilitative or convalescent hospitals.Information Deaf Services: Attendant Referral/Training: concerning rent subsidy programs,accessibility and . adaptive aids are provided.Site visits are made prior Communication for the hearing impaired is often to placement to insure adaptability and compliance. times a very frustrating and difficult task.To assist and • minimize some problems, CIL Deaf Services offers CIL keeps an up-to-date registry of State Certified intepreters, TDD Training, advocacy, rr y Home Health Aides. Our clients hire them part or Independent Living Skills: management,mobility training parent support g s full-time to assist in the home with personal care, and psychological counseling provided by a clinical home management, range of motion activities, psychologist proficient in American Sign Language. transfers, feedings or other needs. An Independent Living Skills program designed Deaf Services is pleased to also offer supportive • specifically to assist disabled client in hygiene employment and job preparation service.This service , budgeting meal preparation and the use of public represents job ready skills, interview techniques, resources is available at CIL. All skills necessary to resumes,understanding payroll deductions and other CIL provides for the recruitment, screening and live independently and self sufficiently are covered job related topics.Thecoordinatordevelopsemploy- referral of attendants for the disabled. ment referrals by using corporations, job agencies, in this comprehensive program.Our clients become EDD and any other likely institution or business that increasingly independent by learning how to handle hires the hearing impaired. Clients will bring in • their day-to-day problems and needs. applications and receive assistance with phone CIL provides In-Service training on many new calling, interviews and job follow-ups. • "Personal Care"procedures to Family members and UI. Registry Attendants. These training sessions are Peer Counseling: benciicial in keeping clients in their own homes with • the assistance of a trained attendant. Counseling sessions which deal with disability CIL Staff: adjustment,coping. crisis or family marital sessions are provided at CIL. This counseling also provides I'°° Persons requiring In-Home Care are encouraged support and/or role models for people who want to The staff at CIL is made up of 10 professionals who to contact our Attendant Care Program for assistance live more independently and enhance their social bring to the Center backgrounds in social work, Cr) with placement. Referrals are matched'to the needs counseling, recreational therapy and other expe- rn and personal skills. rience working in the disabled and hearing impaired 7 and interests of our disabled clients. community. Staff objectives are designed to further m Case Management: independent living for the disabled community. —tom i-"1 If a client is not sure just what they need in terms of CO assistance, they are individually assessed to . N determine which programs and services will be most I I III I VIII II II I III I III III I I I I I III I I beneficial to them.Clients are evaluated once service has been performed to assure completion of goals II IIII IIIUti IIIiiiiIJIiIIJIiiiiiiUiIiIIIIIiitililiiIIIIIIiiiiIIIIIitIII and objectives. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII , t,.►�K� A I y (A Non-Profit Chartable Institute) t7 w 529 LAS TUNAS DRIVE, ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA 91006 O+roi.,0''�� VOICE (818)445-2259 T.D.D. (818)445-0875 January 28, 1991 To Ahom It Fray Concern, For the records we would like to make it known that the California Home for the Deaf, has received excellent services from the Center of Independent Liviig. (CIL) Their services to our home has been invaluable in providing the residents with • interpreters for doctor appointments, etc. Their interpreter service is v ry, very dependable, specially in cases of medical emergencies. We can call 24 hou s a day, 7 days a week and their response time is within 30 minutes. They have skilled interpreters who can make it easier for our deaf reside is to effectually communicate with the medical staff, that can mean Life and De th in some instance. my office depends on CIL when working and helping the residents and their families. CIL's Information and Referral service has always been one of the best, a d is always there when we need them. many deaf and hearing-impaired persons ha e been very successful in holding down good paying jobs today, and leading very ormal and successful lives. These are things we never had years ago. We also approach the CIL for assistance regarding our many Social Securit related problems. . Sincerely, Be De La 0 Asst. Administrator LASER IMAGED 2 5