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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 6,1968 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEQGE OF ALLIIGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL RECOGNITION ~ HEARING (Gibbs) 1-1JO Co unc il Permit Approved HEARING (Weed removal) r- /I~:J- I RESOLUTION NO, 4023 ADOPTED flj~~ l8:7316 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 6, 1968 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on August 6, 1968, at 8:00 P.M. Rev. Kenneth Hansen, Lutheran Church of the Cross Mayor Don W. Hage PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None The MINUTES of the regular meeting of July l6, 1968, were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously 0 Mrs. Madeleine Hoopes was awarded 'a plaque for outstanding C1V1C contribution. Mrs. Hoopes designed special jewelry, proceeds from the sale of which she donates to the Arcadia Float entered in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena on New Years Day. She noted that thus far over $1,000 has been placed in the fund. Application of Robert L. Gib~ for a Council permit to conduct used car sales at l54 E. Huntington Drive. Mayor Rage declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously, Councilman Considine then MOVED that a council permit be issued said applicant. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. This being the time and place scheduled for the consideration of the report and cost of weed and refuse abatement by the Superintendent of Weed Abatement and to hear any objections thereto, the hearing was declared open by Mayor Hage. No one desiring to be heard it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the hearing be closed. It was then MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the report'be and it is hereby APPROVED. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4023, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONFIRMING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT OF THE COST OF THE ABATEMENT OF RUBBISH, REFUSE AND WEEDS UPON STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SUCH ABATEMENT, DECLARING THE SAME TO BE LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND IN SAID CITY AFFECTED THEREBY, AND DIRECTING THE COLLECTION THEREOF." It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4023 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None 8-6 - 68 - 1 - TRACT NO, 19686 (Tentative Map) y \ ~~ \ 18:7317 It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4023 be ADOPTED, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None The Planning Director explained that this tract (1304-1432 S. Eighth Avenue) proposes an extension of Ninth Avenue developing the rear portions of properties fronting on Eighth Avenue in an orderly manner. He noted the approval of a lot split for 1304 South Eighth Avenue which would create a cul de sac terminating Ninth Avenue at the northerly end of the subdivision, He explored in detail conditions recommended by the Commission and suggested the addition of one more, Projecturals were shown of the proposed subdivision and of the area with the cul de sac, and noted that one of the conditions is that the street be extended southerly and a one foot strip at the end dedicated to the city so that if and when the street is extended it would provide an orderly development, I Communication from Harold D. Ellis, Jr., and Evelyn C, Love was made part of the record, It requested the inclusion of a requirement for the construction of a block wall along the entire length of the southerly tract line. The Planning Director advised that the Commission had considered this and determined that it was inappropriate. It was then MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the tentative map of Tract No. 19686 be APPROVED subject to the following conditions: 1. Lot l8 shall be reduced la' in width by adjusting the northerly property line south. The market value of this lO' strip of land shall be determined by the Planning Commission. The deed to this strip of land shall be placed in trust with instructions given to the trustee that title transfer should only take place when the instructions adopted by the City Council have been followed, 2. Lot 16 shall be eliminated from the subdivision because the two remaining parcels (1402 and l406 Eighth Avenue) contain less than the required 7500 sq. ft. of lot area. These two ,remaining parcels shall then be increased in area, also increasing the area of Lot 17 as well. The northerly lot line of Lot 17 shall then be adjusted at least lO feet to the south providing adequate land to be reserved for future development in the same manner prescribed for Lot l8, , 3. Ninth Avenue shall be extended to the south property line of 1432 Eighth Avenue and'terminate as a dead-end street rather than a cul-de-sac as proposed. A one foot strip shall be created at the end of Ninth Avenue and dedicated to the City of Arcadia. I 4, The requirements specified in the reports from the Water and Public Works departments shall be fulfilled. 5, Portland cement concrete sidewalks shall be constructed on both sides of all streets within the subdivision and on all partici- pating properties fronting on Eighth Avenue meeting the approval of the Department of Public Works, 6. Lots l2, 13, 14 and l5, if left in the subdivision, shall have a minimum frontage of 75 feet. However, the subdivider may omit them from the subdivision if the required 75' of frontage cannot be obtained. 7. The final map shall be in substantial compliance with the approved tentative map, 8-6-68 - 2 ~ Reference was made to the report dated August 1, 1968, and submitted by the City Manager pursuant to Council request. It outlined the purpose, general plan, city obligations, procedures and termination of such an agency. During the discussion Councilman Butterworth /6 7 '-f~ mentioned the Federal Urban Renewal Program under which a goodly portion of the cost would be borne and suggested that a comparison study be made of both programs. Mayor Hage will schedule a study session on this matter probably during the month of September. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ?- I REFUND (Thorsen) F I~':J AGREEMENT (County Pound Services) 18:7318 AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage None Councilman Helms, due to his association with the developer. None , Upon recommendation of the City Manager and Business License Office, it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Council authorize a refund to Paul Thorsen in the amount of $92.8l, which is the unused portion of the business license fee paid by Mr, Thorsen for 1968. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None The City Manager advised that the contract with Los Angeles County for animal control services expired at the end of June; that he had received a sixty day continuance to permit council consideration. He noted that both he and the Chief of Police recommended the renewal. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the City Council accept the r ~ 71../ recommendation and renew the contract; that the City Attorney be and r-- ~ / he is hereby directed to prepare a revision of the Municipal Code to conform with the new animal control service ordinance as adopted by the County of Los Angeles, (There is no direct cost to the City but the County retains the fees it collects). Councilman Considine commented on the possibility of the city undertaking this service. TRACT NO. 22330 Streets Accepted F-//70 I VISTA PARK IMPROVEMENTS i- /IC//.f VISTA PARK DONATION BY EXCHANGE CLUB SIDEWALK PROGRAM PHASE III J:(/J I e. On advice of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works that improvements in Tract No. 22330 (Winnie Way) have been satisfactorily completed, it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the City Council accept the streets for maintenance by the city. It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the plans and specifications for the improve- ment of Vista Park be APPROVED and tmt the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advertise for bids to be returned August 19,1968. The communication from the local Exchange Club pledging $2,000 for furnishings and equipment for the facility was acknowledged. Mayor Hage will direct a letter of acceptance and appreciation to the Club. The City Manager summarized the proposed sidewalk program, noting that the cost is being borne by the city; that locations had been designated after careful staff study and recommended advertising for bids. Petitions objecting to the construction of sidewalks or locations thereof were made part of the record. l) residents on the west side of Highland Oaks Drive requesting deletion of the area between Doshier Avenue and Virginia Drive; that the sidewalks could create a hazard the city could not solve due to the general slope of the street and the many steep driveways; also the possibility that the incline of the sidewalks could be used for skateboard runways by the children, 2) residents on West Orange Grove Avenue rejected the 8-6-68 - 3 - 18:7319 proposal stating in part that it would detract and reduce property values as it would affect the rural appeal and would not conform to the surrounding areas. Mrs. Arthur Starr, President of the local League of Women Voters read in full a communication urging the construction and noted a survey it had taken which reflected 89% in favor, 7% neutral and 4% opposed. The following persons spoke in opposition either to having parkway instead of curbline sidewalks, or to having any kind of sidewalks at all, I Mr. Herbert Copenhaver, 319 South Second Avenue Mrs. Polly Craven, 731 E, Winnie Way Kenyon George, 167l Highland Oaks Drive Mrs. Betty Sermak, 1714 Highland Oaks'Drive M, S. Carpenter, 1717 Highland Oaks Drive Mr, Edmund Sermak, 1714 Highland Oaks Drive The Director of Public Works explained the procedure in making location determinations; that each and every street is surveyed for power poles, trees, and obstructions in a parkway and an attempt is made to relocate these facilities where it will least interfere with existing landscaping and noted that construction adjacent to the curb is more economical and that the city only goes to the property line because of obstructions in the parkway. Councilman Considine stated in part that three years ago when the program was initiated, extensive studies were made in cooperation with the schools, PTA organizations in an endeavor to place the sidewalks where they would afford maximum protection to the children, and noted the traffic surveys. He felt that the program should move ahead. Councilman Butterworth expressed the same opinion, Councilman Arth felt that the program should also proceed but in view of the objections expressed at this meeting he would favor deleting the areas in question and the preparation of new estimates for those particular areas; that there were only four minor modifications which would not invalidate the program; that he would rather uSe the money from those areas where the residents strongly object to those areas where there may be greater need, Councilman Helms, in noting that only the request for authority to advertise for bids is before Council, stated in part that bids could be called and during the interim, locations could be reviewed and modified. In order to bring the matter to a vote Councilman Considine MOVED to authorize staff to advertise for bids and that it be instructed to substitute curbline sidewalks wherever possible except where there are major trees which should be preserved; that this phase of construction be treated in the same manner as the former two stages. I AYES: NOES: Butterworth, Considine, Hage Arth, Helms, with the understanding that their votes been YES under the suggested supplemental bidding Councilmen Councilmen would have method. ABSENT:None 8-6-68 - 4 - DESIGN OF RESERVOm (Mullen retained) (- /1 I 18:7320 On recommendation of the City Manager and the Water Manager it ~as MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Kenneth I. Mullen, consulting engineer be retained for the design of the reservoir at the St, Joseph Plant Site and, for various water department q ~ projects. (See recommendation dated August 1, 1968) Funds in 470.70.7. AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage NOES: None ABSENT: None SALARY On recommendation of the City Manager and City Controller, the INCREASE sa~ary of Mrs. Geri Sepulveda will be temporarily increased to ( ,~ Temporary) y.....:hat received by an Account Clerk III. It was n~ted that this 0.:~ is necessary in the converting of the water billing records to o I ~;~ $ ~ /, l a computer operation, The cost ~ill be approximately lOO. Funds ~ a nAl1available in Account 404-3, The motion of authorization ~as made f 'J~ !by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried ~v on roll call vote as follows: SURVEY (Standard Oil) r:-IIYS" UNSAFE BUILDING Demo 1 it ion Authorized f~G AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None The request of the Standard Oil Company for permission to place on the surface a temporary seismometer cable along Sunset Boulevard from LeRoy to Michi1linda Avenue was APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage Councilman Helms Councilman Arth, due to his business affiliation None The City Manager advised that the o~ners of an unsafe building at 73 W. Huntington Drive have not complied with the notices to abate substandard building violations or remove same, and requested authority to advertise for bids for the demolition by the city, the cost of such work to become a lien against said property. The City Attorney requested authority to prosecute for failure to comply, whereupon Councilman Arth MOVED that authority be granted for advertising for bids and that the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to prosecute for failure to comply. Motion seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously, AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION I ~f ORDINANCE NO. 1388 ADOPTED Mrs, Harold Oswald, 1027 South Tenth, referred to the problem of dust created by horses in her area. It had been brought up before Council at the July 16, 1968, meeting, The City Manager reported that the building and safety department have been in contact with property owners in the area and had asked the one primarily involved as the offender to come into the office. However, thus far she had failed to so do. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained its contents and read the title of Ordinance No. l388, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9233.9 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY RECLASSIFYING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE SANTA AN ITA VILLAGE AREA." MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the full reading of the body of Ordinance No. l388 be WAIVED. 8-6-68 - 5 - RESOLUTION NO, 4019 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO, 1389 ADOPTED R.ESOLUTION NO, 4020 ADOPTED AYES: NOES: ABSENT: l8:7321 Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote, as follows, that Ordinance No. 1388 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None I The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 40l9, explained the contents,and read the title of Resolution No, 40l9, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO REAL PROPERTY IN THE SANTA ANITA VILLAGE AREA UPON ITS RECLASSIFI- CATION INTO A, D ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ZONE." MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote, as follows, that the full reading of the body of Resolution No. 4019 be WAIVED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None MOTION by Councilman ConSidine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4019 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. l389 for the second time, explained the contents and read the title of Ordinance No. l389, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 9233,6 and 9233.7 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY RECLASSIFYING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE RANCHO SANTA ANITA AREA AND IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE TURF CLUB AND COLORADO STREET." MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote, as follows, that the full reading of the body of Ordinance No. l389 be WAIVED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen None None Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage MOTION by Councilman carried on roll call ADOPTED. Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and vote as follows, that Ordinance No, l389 be I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4020, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO REAL PROPERTY IN THE RANCHO SANTA ANITA AREA AND IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE TURF CLUB AND COLORADO STREET UPON ITS RECLASSIFICATION INTO A D ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ZONE," MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and 8-6-68 - 6 - 1 RESOLUTION NO, 4022 ADOPTED r::://71 RESOLUTION NO. 4024 ADOPTED I l8: 7322 carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4020 be WAIVED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None MOTION by Councilman carried on roll call be ADOPTED. Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4020 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen None None Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage _The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 4022, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY." MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No, 4022 be WAIVED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No, 4022 be ADOPrED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4024 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING LYMAN H, COZAD, CITY MANAGER AND DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE, AND CATHERINE A. MURPHY, CITY TREASURER AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FEDERAL CIVIL DEFENSE ACT OF 1950, AS AMENDED." MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4024 be WAIVED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4024 be,ADOPrED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None 8-6-68 - 7 - RESOLUTION NO. 4025 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL DAT~ SYSTEM ('J I S<; I; APPOINTMENT SISTER CITY COMMISSION 1Vw.-f> l8:7323 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4025, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING LYMAN H. COZAD, CATHERINE A, MURPHY, ROBERT S. SEARES, LAURENCE J. WAY AND CHESTER N. HOWARD TO SIGN FOR AND ACCEPT SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 3911 AND 3912," MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the full reading of the body of Resolution No. 4025 be WAIVED: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4025 be ADOPTED, AYES, NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None Councilman Arth explained that modification of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Data System Agreement is being requested in order for cities to become charter members by November 30,1968, and that possibly additional cities may join the system during the interim. He then MOVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the documents in form approved by the City Attorney. Motion seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. Councilman Butterworth MOVED that Mrs, Peter Pitchess be reappointed to the Sister City Commission for a full four year term ending June 30, 1972. Motion seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimouslyo RADIO SYSTEM The City Manager reported that the radio system in the fire department FIRE _ .~~ now has dual capacity and explained plans for additional equipment DEPARTMENT;VV' ( to be acquired on a gradual basis. SIGNS (Promotional) , \ ()', )~, ik'.'-"\ ~ (j.. ~ \ < ~ -d:/ MEETING RECESSED ADJOURNMENT On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously permission was granted to the Huntington Cortez Corporation (owner of the own-your-own apartments at l025 W. Huntington Drive) to display two signs announcing sale of the apartments in compliance with the sign ordinance, however, was DENIED permission to display flags on the premises., The latter action was in keeping with Council policy, I At 10:05 P,M. Mayor Hage recessed the meeting to the Conference Room. At 10:35 P.M. Mayor Hage ADJOURNED the meeting to 9:00 A. M. Sunday, August If, 1968, in the Conference Room. 4~t()~~ ~~p~~ City Clerk ' - 8 - ~ 8- 6- 68