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Home My WebLink AboutJune 16, 1998- : , •. -'"~ . . • A N N 0 T A T E D • -- A G E N D A ~^~ Arcadia City Council and ~.~, ,.~ Redevelopment Agency ~LS-~• ~ Meeting June 16, 1998 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers Conference Room ACTION ROLL CALL: Council Members Chandler, Harbicht, Marshall, Roncelli and Kovacic All present Commission Members Barrows, Gibson, Kennedy and Phillipi All present 1. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO P. Bray ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL NON-PUBLIC HEARING! FIVE MINUTE G. Masanovich TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) RE: 6:00 P.M. SESSION. s. c,i,iWics 2. JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH THE ARCADIA RECREATION COMMISSION a. Discussion of:the history and possible uses of 1992 and 1996 Los Angeles apProve Implemen- Count Parks and Recreation Pro osition A Funds. cion Schedule s y p Alternative lll 4-1 (Roncelli-No) 7:00 p.m. Gouncil Chamber INVOCATION First Reader Laura Lawrence, First Church of Christ, Scientist PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE .loel ,Tensen ROLL CALL: Council Members Chandler, Harbicht, Marshall, Roncelli and Kovacic aii rresent 3. 4. 5. 6. PRESENTATION of Mayor's Community Service Award to Ernie and Gail Jensen. PRESENTATION of Mayor`s'Business Recognition Award to Bob Kratt of VACCO. PRESENTATION of Mayor's Employee Recognition Award to Police Officer Mike Castro. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS. 7. QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS. ° MOTION: Read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only and waive reading in full. = ConsentItem t3h Withdrawn ~ ~ None Adopted 5-0 , . 1. -. ~ ~ ~ 8. PUBLIC HEARING a. Report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6055, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, adopting a budget for fiscal year 1998-1999 and appropriating the amounts specified therein as expenditures from the funds indicated, and approving a concept spending plan for 1999-2000. ACTION Public Hrg. Closed Adopted Res. 6055 ~2~w/~vY'S1ons . Approve $42,000 foi Library 4-1 $25,OOOfor Youth Master Plan 3-2 (Motion failed) Report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6056, A Resolution Adont Res. 6056 3-2 of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, adopting a Capital Improvement and Equipment Acquisition Program for fiscal year 1998 -1999 through 2002-2003. Report and recommendation to confirm the cost of $8,296.72 for the abatement of code violations at 1106 S. Mayflower Avenue and direct the Administrative Services Director to assess the property owner (Phillip Whitlatch) for said costs, per City Council Resolution No. 5991. 9. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NON-PUBLIC HEARINGIFIVE MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON). 10. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS City Council Reports/Announcements/Statements/Future Agenda Items RECESS CITY COUNCIL Public Hrg. Closed Approved 5-0 L. Spencer M. Spencer D. Denne See Minutes 10 Minute RECESS 11. MEETING OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL: Agency Members Chandler, Harbicht, Marshall, Roncelli and Kovacic All Present 12. CONSENT Minutes of the May 15 and May 26, 1998 Adjourned Regular Meetings. approvea 5-0 ADJOURN Redevelopment Agency to July 7, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL ~ ~ ~ ACTION 13. CONSENT Minutes of the May 15 and May 26, 1998 Adjourned Regular Meetings Approved 5-0 and June 2 Regular Meeting. b. Report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6054, A Resolution Adopted 5-0 of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, establishing an appropriation limit for fiscal year 1998-1999 pursuant to Article III-B of the California Constitution. c. Report and recommendation to award a contract in the amount of Anvroved 5-0 $ 248,680.00 to A.E. Schmidt Environmental for fuel storage tank removal T and installation at Fire Station #3 and the Police Station and to appropriate an additional $110,426.00 from the Capital Outlay Fund for this project. d. Report and recommendation to authorize the purchase of four 1999 Ford Approved 5-0 Crown Victoria Police interceptor 4-door sedans for the Police Department. e. Report and recommendation to award a one-year contract extension in theappro~ea 4-i amount of $266,155.39 to Golden Bear Arborists, Inc. for the maintenance and care of landscaped areas in the City of Arcadia. f. Report and recommendation to accept all work preformed by Zaino Tennis appro~ed 5-0 Courts, Inc. as complete and authorize the final payment of $46,684.00. Report and recommendation to award a contract to E.C. Construction Co. APPro~ea 5-0 in the amount of $39,075.00 for drainage improvements at California Street wIo First Avenue, intersection of Drake Road and Cabrillo Road and City Hall. Report and recommendation to award a Professional Services Agreement wict,arawn . not to exceed $215,160.00 to Civiltec Engineering Inc. for the design of St. Joseph Reservoir # 1 booster pump station and well. Report and recommendation to authorize staff to prepare and solicit bids Avnroved 5-0 for the award of a contract to publish City legal notices for the fiscal year 1998-1999 and to return the bids for final City Council action. j. Report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6057, A Resolution aaopcea s-o of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, designating an Arcadia City Council member and an alternate member to the governing board of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. . . ~ ~ Consent (continued) ACTION Report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6052, A Resolution Adopted 5-0 of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, approving a map and declaring the City's intention to vacate an alley west of Second Avenue and south of Santa Clara Street; Directing the City Clerk of the City Council to file said map in her office showing said alley; reserving easements and right-of-way to be excepted; setting a public hearing thereon for July 21, 1998; and directing notice hereof to be posted and published. Report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6051, A RBSOIUtI0f1 Adopted 5-0 of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, designating a portion of Santa Anita Avenue and the intersection of Live Oak Avenue and Las. Tunas Drive as a portion of the County Highway System for a traffic synchronization project. m. Report and recommendation to approve the closure of Encanto Drive from Approved 5-0 Altura Road to Golden West Avenue on July 25, 1998, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a wedding and reception. 14. CITY MANAGER a. Report and recommendation to approve a(10) ten-year lease agreement Appxoved S-0 between the City of Arcadia and American Golf Corporation for certain City-owned property located at 620 East Live Oak Avenue (Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course). ADJOURN City Council to July 7, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Adjourned ac io:os p.m. • U .� Z , - 5 o //t.) .S May ef- 0 °HP°R•Tf° ' STAFF'REPORT June 16, 1998 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO: Arcadia City Council FROM: Don Penman, Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director, By: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator SUBJECT: Report and recommendation to confirm the costs of $8,296.72 for abatement of code violations at 1106 South Mayflower Avenue and direct the Administrative Services Director to assess the property, owner (Philip Whitlatch) for said costs, per City Council Resolution; 5991 SUMMARY Pursuant to Section 9406.5 of the Arcadia Municipal Code, the purpose of this hearing is to allow the City Council the opportunity to hear any protests on objections to the cost of abatement of code violations in the amount of $8,296.72, for the property at 1106 South Mayflower Avenue. At the conclusion of they hearing, the Council may correct, modify or confirm the costs for abatement and assess it against the property owner, Phillip Whitlatch, per City Council Resolution 5991 adopted May 6, 1997. The Development Services Department is recommending that the City Council authorize the Administrative Services Director to collect the cost for abatement in the amount of $8,296.72 from the property owner, Phillip Whitlatch, and if necessary, transmit the bill to the County Assessor and Tax Collector for inclusion on the tax rolls for collection. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION s: On May 6, 1997, the City Council adopted Resolution 5991 declaring a public nuisance and ordering the rehabilitation of real property located at 1106 South Mayflower Avenue, and authorizing the Administrative Services Director to collect the cost for abatement, if abatement at City expense was required, per Sections 9406.8, 9406.5 and 9406.3 of the Arcadia Municipal Code. The City Council per the request of Mr. Whitlatch at that meeting granted him twenty (20) days to resolve the following code violations: Whitlatch Assessn; L p �„ r June 16, 1998 syI• ,'_?; kr Page 1 • av zgavjegiRgov:IDguariogal viame!F�mo.,TrawoST a 4 R. Able II Construction — general-clean- up, including removal of all debris, tires $4,250.40 and other material and extensive yard clean-up Active Sandblasting — sandblasted and painted the entire house which was $2,075 weathered and peeling Cardinal Electric — removed all illegal wiring from the house to the garage - $150.00 and removed illegal garage circuit panel, open wiring and other illegal electrical installations Island Environmental Services — removed "hazardous waste" in 40 gal. $495.00 Container Johnson Tree Service — removed the deadwood from the front deador tree $370.00 Newco — provided 3 yard bin, plus storage bin $405.72 Cost for Code Services — includes. 20 hours of Code Service Inspector's time $550.60 TOTAL COSTS $8296.72 All of the above companies providing services to abate the property nuisance have been reimbursed by the City out of funds set aside in the Nuisance Abatement Account. Since clean up was completed in March, Mr. Whitlatch has once again started • storing miscellaneous items and material outside along the Short Street side yard area. The City will proceed with further abatement to clean up this property as necessary. ACTION . On June 3, 1998 a "Notice re Equalization of Assessment for Abatement of Code Violations" along with a "Statement of Expenditures" was sent to Mr. Whitlatch advising him of tonight's meeting and his opportunity to contest the costs for clean-up. The City Council, sitting as the Board of Equalization, may modify Or correct any assessment that, in its opinion, is excessive or otherwise incorrect. If no corrections or modifications are made, the assessment is deemed confirmed and Whitlatch Assessment June 16, 1998 Page 3 . OFD O• . � • June 3 1998 ARADIA f4c� •pORAT03'%0oo TO: Philip Whitlatch 1106 S. Mayflower Arcadia, CA 91006 City o f Arcadia NOTICE RE EQUALIZATION Development OF ASSESSMENT FOR ABATEMENT OF CODE VIOLATIONS AT Services 1106 SOUTH MAYFLOWER AVENUE Department NOTICE IF HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of Arcadia, California, will on the 16th day of June, 1998, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall beginning at the hour of 7:00 p.m. of said day, hear any protest or objection to the cost of abatement of code violations, including colorcoating the house, disconnection of illegal garage wires, Don Penman removal of deadwood from the tree and other general yard clean-up on Dcpu ,CiyMantger/ the property commonly known as 1106 South Mayflower Avenue, more Da«pmcn: particularly described as follows: S#vi:es re or F.A. Grier, Tract N 77 ft. of S 213 ft. of W 115.78 ft. of Lot 23, parcel #8509-007-019, in the City of Arcadia, California Objections to the proposed assessment may be made by filing a written protest with the City Clerk on or before the date set forth above, or appearing before the City Council at said meeting. The purpose of this notice is to correct, modify or confirm said costs and assess the same against said property. Failure to make any objection will be deemed to be a waiver of any objection or protest to any and all procedures concerning the same. A statement showing all • premises affected and charges against the same and/or the cost and proposed assessment for such action is on file in the office of the City Clerk at the City Hall and is open to public inspection. ! i Date: June 3, 1998 _ Jdtrie A. Alford, CitV,Clerk. Enc. Cost Summary for Abatement • • Cc: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator Cindy Moore, Code Services Officer ,. 21 C.% RESOLUTION 5991 A RESOLUTION OF THE G4TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REHABILITATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1106 SOUTH MAYFLOWER AVENUE, ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR TO COLLECT THE COST FOR ABATEMENT, IF ABATEMENT AT CITY EXPENSE IS REQUIRED, PER SECTIONS 9406.8, 9406.5 AND 9406.3 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arcadia, after consideration of evidence and testimony received at a hearing on this matter on May 6, 1997, determines that the real property located at 1106 South Mayflower Avenue, Arcadia, California, exists in a condition which violates various sections of the Arcadia Municipal Code as set forth in the attached documents, including the City staff reported dated may 6, 1997, incorporated as part of this Resolution; and WHEREAS, said Council finds that Philip Whitlatch is responsible for the maintenance and condition of the property, which includes the real property and improvements located at 1106 South Mayflower Avenue, Arcadia, Californi , 1 more particularly described as follows: F. A. Greier Tract N 77 ft of S 213 ft. of W 115.78 ft. of Lot 23, parcel #8509-007-019 in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California. WHEREAS, other than Philip Whitlatch, there appears to be no oth r person(s) on real or apparent charge and control of said premises; and WHEREAS, this Council, in accordance with the provisions of the above referred to code sections, can issue an Order to said responsible party to either clean up, rehabilitate, or otherwise bring said property into compliance with the provisions of the applicable codes; and -1- 5991 abatement shall be accomplished under the supervision of the Building Official] (or designee). Section 5. That the Building Official shall keep an account of the cost of' such rehabilitation and shall render an itemized statement in writing to the City Clerk pursuant to Arcadia Municipal Code Section 9406.3. After the filing of this statement the City Clerk shall commence assessment procedures pursuant to Arcadia Municipal Code Section 9406.4 et. Seq. Section 6. That the total cost for abating the conditions of the above premises as confirmed by the City Council shall constitute a special assessment l against the respective lot or parcel of land to which it relates and shall be collected as set forth in Arcadia Municipal Code Sections 9406.5, 9406.3 and/or 9406.9. Section 7. That the City Attorney shall obtain whatever Court Order or' warrants are necessary as a prerequisite to abating subject public nuisance on private property. Section 8. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and that the Building official shall cause it to be appropriately posted and served and shall further cause a copy of the same to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia. -3- 5991, STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT May 6, 1997 � TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administratorie/ SUBJECT: Recommendation to declare the property located at 1106 South Mayflower, a public nuisance for the purpose of abatement (Phillip Whitlatch, property owner) and adopt Resolution No. 5991 declaring the subject property a public nuisance and ordering the rehabilitation of the property located at 1106 Mayflower Avenue and authorizing the Administrative Services Director to collect the cost for abatement, if abatement at City expense is required SUMMARY This hearing has been scheduled pursuant to Section 9406 of the Arcadia Municipal Code to allow the City Council the opportunity to determine what action is necessary to abate the violations set forth in this report which were cited on the property at 1106 South Mayflower Avenue. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION The subject site has been a property maintenance problem for the past few years and is inharmonious with the level of maintenance and appearance of the surrounding properties. In 1993, the property owner, Phillip Whitlatch participated in our housing rehabilitation program at which time several code .violations were brought ;into conformance and a new roof was installed. In April of 1996, a misdemeanor criminal case was dismissed against Mr. Whitlatch based upon the fact that the property had been brought into minimal compliance. At that time it was noted that "if further legal action is needed to gain compliance with regard to your property, there will be no disposition of the case and the City will seek reimbursement of costs." In August of 1996, we received another complaint regarding the maintenance of the property and the house. Based upon Code Services' Whitlatch, Property Maintenance May 6, 1997. Page 1 _ I ✓ Contractors hired by the City and under supervision of City staff will do general clean up of the property including the parkway and yard areas. Junk and debris will be removed from the premises along-with the inoperative vehicles. The machinery (generator and mixer) will either be removed or stored in an appropriate location. 1 ✓ Once complete, a statement of the expenses incurred in the clean up, (including inspection and related enforcement costs) shall be filed with the City Clerk. ✓ Within ten (10) days after the filing of the statement, the City Clerk shall have a copy of the statement served to the owner either personally or by general delivery along with a Notice of Equalization of Assessment. ✓ The Notice of Equalization of Assessment sets forth a date and time that the City Council shall hear any protest or objection to the cost of clean up. At this meeting the City Council may modify or confirm the costs for abatement. ✓ If the cost is confirmed, the Administrative Services Director then sends out a bill for the assessment. ✓ Any bills unpaid at the end of thirty (30) days are then referred to the Administrative Services Director for collection by transmitting the bill to the County Assessor end Tax collector for inclusion on the tax rolls and the amount is collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary municipal taxes. FISCAL IMPACT The City has not incurred any direct cost to date (staff time is not considered "direct" costs). Be_ cause of the various code violations, more than one contractor will be required to bring the property into minimum code compliance (painting, landscaping, removal of debris, cars, etc.) As of this time, we do not have cost estimates to complete these tasks. The City has $6,000 set aside in the Nuisance Abatement.fund. Final costs for clean up will be submitted to the City Council for their review and approval. The total cost for abatement, including staffs time is assessed against the property and charged to the property owner for reimbursement to the City. If the property owner does not pay the invoice, the charges are then added to the property tax bill for reimbursement through the County Tax collector. Whitlatch, Property Maintenance May 6, 1997 Page 3 ( r°-� _ tiIr ►ter IL�.92 - --- a. elm g� of I Wig CS1 CI 157.92 m ._0• n9 • 157.9z `in r,m .n -\`n 111-(4 •r ,an O c;, R1 r1`'' o o c, �' 206.78 "� '211.2 8 `, i `- `» 1 � 1 2 0 N 12 �` R-1 �12 `� > , L- - - - - - - - - - � �o -- - - — - - -- -- -, , .o� .o`� a-`-S cl.n > `– �o — 211.28 tit .1 '208 78;92 . 133 73 1 —.—— ro I I I I I I 1 1 f-- I:1 ,— �� Ir I �I o Q ��o� �I =_-` -I I I �+ N\-• R-1 `� (1207) (�243) I (,2/7) 1 (/22/) 1 �!2 139:�a 70 1 =t0 1 a5 , 7/.28 ' 40. 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