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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 4,1968 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON Fl'JE 1'; THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL 18:7264 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITi OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 4, 1968 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on June 4, 1968, at 8 P,M. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. A. Karl Myers, Village Presbyterian Church Mayor Don W. Hage PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 21, 1968, were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. PRESENTATION Edward E. Simpkins was presented with a plaque in recognition of his service to the City as a member of the Civil Defense and Disaster Board. Mr. Simpkins is resigning from the board as he is moving to Pa 1m Spr ings. . HEARING (ZONING) Santa Anita Village & Rancho Santa Anita areas l:Jt1UA~ I Planning Commission recommendations concerning reclassification of certain property in two areas divided by Hugo Reid Drive, generally bounded by Baldwin Avenue on the east, Huntington Drive on the south, Michillinda Avenue on the west and Colorado Boulevard on the north. Resolution No. 639 encompasses the area known as Santa Anita Village and Resolution No. 640 encompasses the area known as Rancho Santa Anita. Under the proposed ordinance the Santa Anita Village area would be reclassified from Zone R-l. second one family zone, to Zone R-l & D, second one family zone ~ Architectural Design Zone, and the Rancho Santa Anita area would be reclassified from Zone R-l, second one family zone, to Zone R-O, 12,500-D, first one family zone - Architectural Design Zone. It would set up an Architectural Review Board in each area and the primary purpose of the ordinance would be to replace deed restrictions which will expire in 1970. In the Planning Director's presentation, it was noted that without such regulations the properties could be divided in such a way as to adversely affect residences due to the divergent shape and size of lots, It was emphasized that the Commission has been working very closely with the associations. Mayor Hage then declared the hearing open on Resolution No. 639 and Ron Bird, 406 Drake Road, President of the Santa Anita Village Association, stated in part that the enactment of such an ordinance would provide a legal basis for an activity delegated to said association by deed restrictions which has been carried on for almost 20 years; that except for minor differences, the association endorses the recommendations set forth in the resolution~ John Sturgeon, 862 Victoria Drive, referred to expiration of deed restrictions and the enthusiastic reception by the association of 6-4-68 - 1 - f CONTINUED TO :JULY 2 'I ,I' ~ '\ :\ '):' 'J HEARING (Zoping) i'I" Live, Oak Medical Bu~~~ing Company '\!; " )IJ l,\ \:.. 'I , ( 18:7265 the ~ffort of the Council and Commission to preserve the area as a desirable place to live. He then explored the minor exceptions; that, the legal description in Resolution No. 639 includes part of the ~ancho Santa Anita territory in that it goes north of Hugo Reid Driv'e; that in Section, 2 Paragraph 12 the word "Prohibition" appears to serve no useful purpose; that in Section 3 Paragraph 8 the provision for notification within 24 hours be changed to 72 hours for practicality only. He questioned the need for sending notices of action taken by the Architectural Review Board by registered mail and suggested a procedure of posting in public ,places such as the City Hall. He expressed appreciatton of city cooperation. , I Extensive discussion ensued on the points propounded by Mr. Sturgeon. It was noted in particular that as the resolution is presently pro- posed, the Review Board would be bound by the rules of the Brown Act requiring proper rotification and appeal procedures which might prove burdensome. W. W. Wyman, 507 Monte Vista Road, referred to portions of Resolution No. 640 (concerning the Rancho Santa Anita area) concerning notification to property owners' and stated in part that the association would not object to the wording. Based on the points brought out it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the City Council APPROVE IN,PRINCIPLE the recommendation of the Commission as contained in Resolution No. 639; that it be referred to staff for technical corrections to be presented to Council at the regular meeting of July 2; that during the interim staff be instructed to Withhold any applications in'said area. Public hearing will remain open. Mayor Hage then declared the hearing open on, Planning Commission Resolution No. 640 concerning reclassification of the Rancho Santa Anita area and Gene Moscaret, 1125 Encanto Drive, stated in part that his only concern in a delay would be for the protection of thoae properties on which the deed restrictions have already expired. Mayor Hage asaured Mr. Moscaret that the Council is sensitive to the urgency. Whereupon it was ~VED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Conaidine and carried unanimously that the City Council APPROVE IN PRINCIPLE the recommendation of the Commission as contained in Resolution No. 640; that it be referred to staff for technical corrections to be presented to Council at the regular meeting of July 2; that during the interim, staff be instructed to withhold any applications in aaid area. Public hearing will remain open. , '~ Appeal from the Planning Commission recommendation for denial of an application for a change of zone from C-O to C-I on property at the northweat corner of Live Oak and Greenfield Avenues as contained in ita Reaolution No. 644. It was noted by the Planning Director that the property to the west is zoned C-O; the property to the north and northwest is R-I and that the property immediately to the east across Greenfield Avenue is C-O; that the subject property is ISO' x 150' and that with the present zoning the area has been developing in a manner compatible with the residential property to the north. I Mayor Hage declared the hearing open and Ernest J. Gekas, attorney representing the o~er of the applicants, Live Oak Medical Building Company, read in full a letter from the President of said company wherein it was stated that continuous efforts have been made to secure doctors or'professionaI lessees for units it was willing to build on the subject property; that with such zoning suitable tenants could have been secured. It was further noted that such restrictive zoning is a denial of a property owner's right to use the property " for the only purpoae it is suited, while at the same time paying high taxes for the righ~ of such ownership. A rezoning to conform with commercial zoning in the area was requested. (Letter on file in the office of the City Clerk.) - 2 - 6-4-68 .~', 18:7266 E. A. McDonald, 753 Southview Road, asked for favorable consideration and stated in part that he has been unable to secure a purchaser for his land which adjoins the subject property. Communications from I) George A. and June C. Olsen and 2) Harry Simon were made part of the record. Both in favor of the recommendation for denial by the Planning Commission. I No one desiring to speak to the matter, the public hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. In explaining the types of businesses which are currently permitted on the subject property, the Planning Director itemized nursery schools, child care centers, sanitariums, service stations with a conditional use permit however, mortuaries, private clubs, engineers, lawyers, real estate brokers and others. All information thereto available in the Planning Department. A petition protesting the C-l rezoning was on file. It was the consensus of the City Council that it is difficult to deny such an application but there is an overriding consideration to be made on behalf of the residents in the area whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the appeal be denied and that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be sustained. HEARING (Animal Clinic) Conditions amended. Planning Commission recommendation for the revision of two conditions of a zone variance issued to M. D. Schmutz for the operation of a household pet clinic located in the Highlander Shopping Center, Second Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. (Resolution No. 3876). Mayor Hage declared the hearing open and no one desiring to speak . to the matter the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Arth, ~ ( "~ seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. .~ I .' jA~F01IOWing review of the staff report and the recommendation of the (j)' ~ Planning Commission it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded ~ by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the conditions set forth in Resolution No. 3876 be amended as follows: Section 3.1 - that animals requiring medical care be permitted to be kept overnight. Section 3.3 - that the requirement for an annual review of the operation of the clinic be deleted. I COMMUNICATIONS QA? ; . The commendation of the city tree service crew was received and .~ .~ ordered disseminated to the persons involved on MOTION by i~'~~ Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried ~~1!:' ~/ unanimously. JPXI'I"'I Support of Assembly Bill 1203 was urged on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. The bill would insure that adequate funds are provided for the future of Peace Officer Standards and Training Programs and has the support of the City Manager and the Police Chief. PARKING Civic Cen~er l!f11 SI.J10 The City Manager submitted a report dated May 29, 1968, on the improvement of civic center property north of City Hall. He noted the proposal by the Santa Anita Race Track that it would pave the parking lot; that there is still some disagreement on the use of 6-4-68 - 3 - CORNER. IMPROVEMENT NAOMI/ BALDWIN "r, ::rIQl\~ SEWER MAIN (El Monte) :( e oj WORK COMPLETION I'll ,0 ADVERTISE FOR BIDS RAPID TRANSIT F INANC IN;" '1' ,()~j, 18:7267 concrete curbing or substantial redwood headers, wheel stops and thickness of the asphalt pavement. It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that staff be instructed to approach the Santa Anita Race Track again and indicate that a substantial curbing is required and Othat if at this point an agreement cannot be reached that the area be planted in ,lawn. The City Manager submitted a report dated May 21, 1968, on the landscaping progress of the southeast corner of Naomi and Baldwin Avenues which indicated a sprinkler system installed and beautification will take place shortly. I Upon recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they oare hereby authorized to execute an agreement transferring owner- ship of the EI Monte Avenue sewer main to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District #15. Said agreement in form approved by the City Attorney. Upon advice of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works that the Sully Miller Contracting Company had satisfactorily completed the reconstruction of El Monte and Norman Avenue inter- section, it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the work be accepted and that final payment be authorized in accordance with the terms of the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Rage None Councilman Arth due to said company's affiliation with the Union Oil Company (his affiliate). On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously, the plans and specifications for the relocation and site improvements at the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum were APPROVED and the City Clerk was AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids to be returned on June 28 at 11 A. M. Project to be financed out of State Gas Tax funds - approved in the current year's budget. Upon recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the City Council support the Southern California Rapid Transit District in proposed legislation which would authorize an election in the County at which voters would vote upon the question of an additional ~~ sales tax being imposed to assist in the financing of a planned rapid transit system and related imptovements. I Councilman Butterworth Police Officer Paul T. APPROVED. Mr. Burton prevents him from re- LEAVE OF MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by ABSENCE (j and carried unanimous ly that the request of (~~rt~n~~Burton for a one year's leave of absence be "I R' ~ ./-/ ois recovering from an off-duty injury which .I .) \ Io.h OJ turning to full time work. ,,>>-/' DRILLING WITHIN CITY ,/ l' \ \if'~ The City Manager explained that numerous property owners are being contacted and requested to sign leases for oil rights by a major oil company; that they are inquiring as to the city's policy in this regard. Problems which could be encountered were contained in a report dated May 31. It was suggested that staff seek - 4 - 6-4-68 EL MONTE SIDEWALKS * fj) Ie, I ORDINANCE NO. 1386 REINTRODUCED as amended RESOLUTION NO. 4009 ADOPTED I RESOLUTION NO, 4010 ADOPTED 18:7268 additional information. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that staff be instructed to research the matter and that the public be so advised. The City Manager reported on methods and scheduling for increasing the safety of pedestrian and bicycle riders on El Monte Avenue. He noted that the best solution appears to be the installation of additional sidewalks in Phase III of the Sidewalk Construction Program. That it currently calls for sidewalks on one side of El Monte Avenue from Duarte Road to Camino Real which could be extended southerly. Completion was estimated to be October 31, It was the conSensus of the City Council that the schedule be followed whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that staff be instructed to put the schedule into operation, The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1386, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, ADDING PART 7 TO CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS," It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the full reading of Ordinance 1386 be WAIVED, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Rage None None It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No. 1386 be reintroduced as amended. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Rage None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4009 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, DESIGNATING GRANDVIEW AVENUE AS A THROUGH STREET." It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the full reading of Resolution No, 4009 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No, 4009 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Rage None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4010 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHLAND VISTA DRIVE WITH HIGHLAND OAKS DRIVE AS A STOP INTERSECTION FOR ALL TRAFFIC ENTERING HIGHLAND.OAKS DRIVE FROM SAID HIGHLAND VISTA DRIVE, AND DIRECTING THE PLACING AND MAINTAINING OF A STOP SIGN THEREAT." It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and 6-4-68 - 5 - REVISED CITY CHARTER -:r!l7~ APPRECIATION BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULED 18:7269 carried on roll call vote as follows, that the full reading of Resolution No. 4010 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4010 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None Councilman Butterworth presented the principal changes between the revised city charter approved by the Committee and the existing charter, which presentation covered approximately seventy per cent of the complete document. He advised that the balance would be forthcoming shortly. Councilman Ayth advised of the receipt of a communication from Carl Lamb expressing appreciation for the excellent assistance of the Fire Department in a case of a heart attack victim. The date hearing. thereof. of June 24 at 7:30 PoM. was scheduled for the public The City Clerk will publish the required notice APPOINTMENTS Mayor Hage reminded the Councilmen of pending appointments to the various Boards and/or Commissions. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hage adjourned the meeting sine die at 10:58 P.M. ,4'" ~1C- ~' 2 J3~2 ~ City Clerk - 6-4-68 - 6 - I I