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Home My WebLink AboutFebruary 2, 1993. ~ ~ : . ,: • Pre-meetinq - 7:00 p.m. A f3 E N D A ARCADIA CITY COIINCIL ME&TINd FEBROARY 2~ 1993 7:30 P.M. IN~-OCATION _ PLED(iE OF ALLE(iIANCE ACTION ROLL CALL: Council Members Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Fasching Al1 Present MINtJTEB of the Work Session of January 12, 1993 and the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of January 19, 1993. Approved MOTION: Read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive reading in full. Adopted 1. PIIBLIC HEARINa Consideration of Text Amendment 93-001, adding regulations to the R-0 and R-1 zones prohibiting Public Hearing Closed; below grade tuck-under garages and subterranean Approved garages. 2. PIIBLIC H&ARINCi Consideration of MC 93-073, an appeal of the Pla Commission's denial of two 6'-0" high decorative wrought iron gates and four 2'-0" high lights on top of 4'-0" high existing block columns at 1320 S..Second Avenue (American Lombard Corporation, applicant/appellant). 3. PIIHLIC SEARING aning Public Hearing Closed; Gates denied 3-2 Approved 5' height for lights 4-1 Consideration of CDBG (Community Development BlockPublic Hearing Closed; Grant) allocation for 19th year program (1993-94),APProved AC3ENDA 2/2/93 ..~~ ~ ~ ,, . ACTION 4. Time reserved for those in the audience who ~ohanna Hofer wish to address the City Council.(five-minute Robert Murphy time limit per person). 5. RECE88 CITY COIINCIL 6. MEBTIN(i OF TH$ a. ROLL CALL: b MINUTES of c. AD,TOURN to 7. RECONVENE CITY 8. CONBENT ITSMS ARCADIA REDBVELOPMENT A(iENCY ~ Agency Members Ciraulo, Harbicht, A~1 Present Lojeski, Margett and Fasching the meeting of January 19, 1993 Aoproved 7:00 p.m., February 16, 1993 COIINCIL a. Consideration of Final Map 48792, for an 8-unit residential condominium project at 125-129 ~ Fano Street (irene Chang, property owner). Approved 5-0 b. Report and recommendation for the purchase of a folding/inserting machine. Anoroved 5-0 c. Recommendation to approve a revised Arcadia Community Center Use Policy and Fee Schedule. Aporoved 5-0 d. Request for approval of Fire Protection/Rescue Automatic Aid Agreement with the City of E1 Monte Fire Department. A~nrovPd 5-0 e. Recommendation for final acceptance of the Second Avenue Resurfacing Project from Longden Avenue to Honita Street - Job No. 509. A~,nrnvad 5-0 f. Recommendation for award of contract for the • Reconstruction of Deficient Concrete Sidewalk Approved with addi- at various locations - Job No. 535. tional funds for remedial root care 5-0 -2- Af3ENDA 2/2/93 ~~,~ ~ ~ ~ ~ :: 8. CONSSNT iTEMB (aoatinued) CT O g. Recommendation for approval of plans and speci- fications and authorization to call for bids for Norman Avenue Drainage Improvements - Job Apprbved 5-0 No. 671. h. Request for authorization to retain inspection firm for the coating of six (6) steel water ' tanks - Work Order 695. Ao~roved 5-0 i. Request for authorization to cement-mortar lina the 16" steel water main on Huntington Drive from Second Avenue to Santa Clara Street. A~~roved 5-0 j. Recommendation for the purchase of public safety police, fire and communications computer system. ARrrn~arl S-fl 9. CITY ATTORNEY a. ORDINANCE NO. 1984 - For Introduction - Adding' trip reduction and travel demand measures to the Arcadia Municipal Code. Introduced 5-0 b. ORDINANCE NO. 1985 - For introduction - Repealing Section 8040 of the Arcadia Municipal Code regarding variance from the Buildinq Code. c. RESOLUTION N0. 5713, supporting the enactment of Federal leqislation to restrict, conatrict and control the flow and existence of illegal aliens in the country. 10. MATT8R8 8R0![ 8TA8B 11. MATTBRB 8R01[ BLECTBD OFFICIALS Introduced 5-0 Adopted with a i ions -0 12. ADJOIIRN to 5:30 p.m., February 9, 1993, in memory of Claire A. Lotz and Hazel Dlorris and in recognition of PTA Founders recognees: Pat Gibson, Jim Barrows and Jim Romo ~3- A(iENDA 2/2/93 ,c ~ Z : : ~ ; City Council Meeting February 2, 1993 Accepted with regrets resignations of Barbara Hopp and Vince Burcham from Sister City Commission. 2/16 Agenda - Disposition of Murphy tree at 2050 Canyon Road. Woolard - Research possible Text Amendment for residential front yard lighting. Rowe - Letter congratulating Constitutional Team, McIntyre - Contact Cablevision to express City Council's displeasure with cablecasting to date; inquire about Council meeting replay schedule. ~ ~ February 2, 1993 TO: ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT DONNA L. BUTLER, ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: 1993-1994 STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF 19th YEAR CDBG FUNDS The Community Development Commission (CDC) has advised Arcadia that we will be receiving approximately $259,520 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for fiscal year 1993-94. In addition, the City currently has $14,20 in contingency funds (monies left over from previous projects) which should be reallocated. The CDC has notified staff that cost and project summaries must be submitted to the County no later than February 19, 1993. Current Project Status - 1992-93 (18th year funds) ' The City is currently participating in the following projects: Housing Rehabilitation Program - Budgeted Amount: $244,045 This project offers assistance to low/moderate income homeowners for nec ssary home improvements. Maximum grants of $10,000 are available per household. As of this date 22 households are receiving assistance. The project expires on June 30, 1993 Public Works Lighting Program #4 - Budgeted Amount: $29,120 This project involves the conversion of 63 lights from series to multiple ci cuit lights on First Avenue from Huntington Drive north to Colorado Bouleva d and along Huntington Drive between Santa Anita Avenue and Second A enue. A contractor has been awarded the contract and work will begin after the racing season. The project expires June 30, 1993 Public Works Lighting Program #5 - Budgeted Amount: $34,900 1993-94 CDBG Funds February 2, 1993 Page 1 LASER IMAGED 26 i l -- This project involved the installation of 5 energy efficient lamps on Cobra o Place from Huntington Drive (lower Y) to Colorado Boulevard (upper Y). he work has been completed. The project expired December 31, 1992 Administration - Budgeted Amount: $12,000 This money is utilized for the administration of the CDBG funds. The project expires June 30, 1993 Proposed Projects 1993-94 (19th 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 a d/or (3) have a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious threat t o the health or welfare of the community where other financial resources are not available to meet such needs. HUD's regulations require that no less than 70% of a grantee's aggregate funds $273,721 (including the $14,201 contingency) are to be used to support activities hat benefit persons of low and moderate income; resulting in a minimum of $191,:05 for low/mod activities. Staff is recommending that the 1993-94 CDBG funds of $273,721 be allocated for the following projects. Housing Rehabilitation Project - $198,865 The City will offer assistance to low/moderate income homeowners for necessary home improvements. A maximum grant of $10,000 will be avail.ble per household. Eligible improvements include, but are not limited to: exterior work to pre erve or protect structures, including painting, roofing and siding; repairs, restora ion or replacement of important parts of structures such as heating, plumbing, electrical repairs, etc.; other improvements to correct code violations as authorized and interior work to make structures more livable, including, painting, plastering, new flooring and tile work. It is estimated that approximately 18 households will be assisted (this includes the cost of administering the program $725/household). 1993-94 CDBG unds LP SER Page 2 2.9 Contingency - $62,856 This money is being set aside to establish new programs. Administration - $12,000 This money will be utilized for the administration of the CDBG funds. Attached for the Council's review is the proposed 1993-94 Cost Summary. 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. ACTION If the City Council determines that the City should proceed with these projects o: 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 Director of Planning to execute the Memos of Understanding which are submitted to the County after a specific project is formally approved by the City. Planryirgg Department 7 onna L. Butler Assistant Planning Director A ov d: Don d R. Duckworth City Manager 1993-94 CDBG Funds February 2, 1993 Page 3 LASER g� n Sa • ATTACHMENT III (SAMPLE) Community Development Block Grant 1993-94 Cost Summary Grant Number B-93-UC-06-0505 2/2/93 (3) 19TH YEAR ALLOCATION $259,520 (12)ADDRESS: (1) DATE PROGRAM INCOME $-0— L/M NATIONAL OBJECTIVE $198,863(13) 0 OF FUNDS ALLOCATED TO REPROGRAMMED FUNDS $ 14,201 PUBLIC SERVICES Arcadia SECTION 108 LOANS $-0— S/B NATIONAL OBJECTIVE $-0- (2) CITY TOTAL PROGRAM $273.721 (14)4— OF FUNDS ALLOCATED TO PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION Program Program Name Project Location/ Project Description Regulatory Citation Project Nat. Ant. Category (5) Implement Agency (7) Elig./Nat. Obj. Amount Obj. Dis. (4) (6) (24CFR.570) (9) (10) (11) - (8) A Housing Rehabili- City wide Provide grants of up to 208(a) (3) $198,865 L/M tation $10,000 to low- and moderate- income homeowners for repair, restoration and improvement to the structures. Applica- tions are on a first-come first-serve basis starting on 7/1/93. H Contingency N/A This money is being set aside To be defined $ 62,856 to establish new programs G Program Admini- N/A General management, oversight, 206(a) 12,000 stration and coordination of CDBG projects and programs C./) f°1 CD ri Cs) ham: