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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 17,1968 I I CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL ABSENCE (Considine) CIVICS CLASS 18: 7396 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17, 196~ The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on December 17, 1968, at 8:00 P.M. Councilman C. Robert Arth Mayor Don W. Hage PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage Councilman Considine On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously the Minutes of the regular meeting of December 3, 1968, were APPROVED. On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously, Councilman Considine was excused from attending this meeting. Mayor Hage welcomed the civics class of the Foothill Jr. High School. Pursuant to Resolution No. 4041 this being the time and place scheduled for hearing objections to the proposed vacation and abandonment of an unused portion of Lower Azusa Road, it was noted that when Lower Azusa Road was realigned to the north, in order to eliminate a hazardous turn onto the bridge over the San Gabriel J-/ J 0 ~River, new right of way was acquired and a portion of the old right ~ of way on the southerly side (subject property) is now surplus and no longer required for public convenience, and safety would be better served by the proposed vacation. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, ,-/ and carried on roll call vote as O~ full body of Resolution No. 4048 )-/J- HEARING (Street Vacation) RESOLUTION NO. 4048 ADOPTED Mayor Hage then declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4048 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF LOWER AZUSA ROAD IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA." seconded by Councilman Butterworth follows, that the reading of the be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen None Councilman Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage Considine It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4048 be ADOPTED. AYES; NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage None Councilman Considine 12-17-68 - 1 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (UNION OIL) APPROVED \ J (l ~ 1\ I' t ,. '\../;. ~ \ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIt (Phillips Petroleum) (e 2 J/ , , \. - 18:7397 The Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 666 granted a conditional use permit to the Union Oil Company to allow the construction of a new service station at 18 West Foothill Boulevard subject to conditions as set forth therein. The Planning Director advised that a communication had been received from the subject company stating in part that due to conditions #1 and #2 the total project has been placed in jeopardy from an economic standpoint, and requested relief therefrom. #1. "Remove the existing curb, gutter and sidewalk and widen Foothill Boulevard 10' to provide a right turn lane. New curb to be 40 I south of the cent er line." I In. "Make arrangements with the Division of Highways for relocation of existing traffic signals. All relocations shall be subject to the approval of the State and the Director of Public Works." In concluding his oral report the Planning Director stated in part that if Council desires to act favorably on the request of the company, it would be recommended that paragraph 5 of Section 3 of Resolution No. 666 be deleted in its present form. The City Manager advised that in a telephone conversation with the State Department of Highways it was indicated that the State would widen Foothill Boulevard to provide for a right turn lane and would relocate existing traffic signals at its expense. That the applicant could therefore be relieved of that responsibility if that be Council's desire. Discussion ensued on the possibility of residual expenses not picked up by the State in the cost of improvements to Foothill Boulevard and the relocation of the traffic signals. It was the consensus of the City Council that provision should be made in the conditions of approval that the oil company would bear residual costs not to exceed $1,000. Rufus Van Zant, real estate representative of the company, answered questions, explored the tentative date for beginning construction and the amount of investment; however, he stated in part that progress has come to a complete halt. It was thereupon MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms, and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the City Council approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 666 with Section 3 Paragraph 5 modified as follows:... "To the extent that the State of California does not pay the costs to make certain improve- ments on Foothill Boulevard, the applicant shall pay the costs, up to but not exceeding $1,000, to remove the existing curb, gutters and sidewalk on Foothill Boulevard and install new curb, gutters, sidewalk and paving on Foothill Boulevard and relocate existing traffic signals." I AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Helms, Rage None Councilman Arth, due to his business affiliation Councilman Considine At its meeting of October 15 the City Council withheld a determination concerning the conditional use permit granted by the Planning Commission which would require the construction of a ranch style. building at 5 W. Live Oak Avenue. The Phillips Petroleum Company subsequently filed an appeal with the City Council for permission to use the existing structure and install minimum landscaping and construct vehicular access to the new shopping center. The City Council on said date allowed 60 days for 12-17-68 - 2 - I TRACT NO. 30713 (Tentative) APPROVED to f'}-O - ~- \ I CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER PLAN APPROVED . f jq~1 --, 18:7398 the subject company to determine if the parent organization would agree to signing a covenant providing for the replacement of the existing station with one architecturally harmonious with the new shopping center development within an eighteen month period. The Planning Director advised that the applicant had presented an alternate plan which proposes remodeling the existing facilities which would be architecturally compatible; that the President of the Shopping Center had assured him that its architect would be working closely with the architect of the proposed remodeling to make certain the ~efurbishing would be compatible. He explored the types of material, colors and the like to be used in the remodeling, and referred to renderings indicating the appearance of the station thereafter. He noted that rules and regulations have been complied with. Charles Finn, representing the oil company, explained that work would proceed immediately and detailed Some of the proposed changes. With the assurance of the Planning Director that the development would be compatible with the area, it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the City Council APPROVE Planning Commission Resolution No. 660 provided the final plans are in substantial compliance with the preliminary plans now on file in the Planning Department. AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Helms, Hage (Councilman Helms voted 'aye' with reservations, as he felt the station might still appear outdated). None Councilman Arth, due to his business affiliation Councilman Considine NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: The Planning Commission recommended approval of this tract subject to conditions outlined by staff with added conditions recommended by the Subdivision Committee (dated December 17). Tract is located at 1312-1328 S. Eighth Avenue and will provide 11 single family lots in Zone R-l. During the discussion the engineer for the project, Gordon Mattock, explained that the'owner of one lot (11) will retain his property but will participate in the subdivision and has agreed to sign the tract map. It is to be noted herein that such concurrence is in the form of a letter on file in the Planning Department. It was then MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth, and carried unanimously that the tentative map of Tract No. 30713 be APPROVED subject to all conditions outlined in the reports of the Director of Public Works and Water Manager, the reports of the Planning Department and the Subdivision Committee plus one added condition: that the owner of lot 11 participate in the subdivision with a letter to that effect filed with the City. In studying the diagram of the subject area, Councilman Helms observed that in his opinion houses are being constructed on inadequately sized parcels of land. The Civil Defense and Disaster Board had recommended approval of the revised and up-to-date plan as submitted to Council. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously hat the plan be accepted; that the Board and Assistant Director, ~atherine Murphy, be commended on the outstanding product which super- sedes the City's previous plan dated October 10, 1961. The Mayor will so advise the Board and Miss Murphy. 12-17-68 - 3 - ELECTION COSTS (AUTHORIZED PAYMENT) 111~ 9 () I LOT SPLIT r I Final Approval REVOLVING SIGN REQUEST (Methodist Hospital) II ( , I \ \, . '.: D <, \ HOSPITAL . EXPANSION/ Approved ~ n"> J ~ 18: 7399 Councilman Helms, Council liaison to the Board, advised that the members are planning to visit some of the areas covered by the plan to ascertain the degree of readiness on the part of Some of the departments. On recommendation of the City Clerk it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the City Council authorize the payment of $2,992.85 from Council Contingency Account to cover election costs in connection with the special election consolidated with the Statewide General Election held on November 5 at which the voters approved the revised city charter. I Breakdown:' Martin & Chapman (election suppliers) Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters $ 2,012.85 980.00 $ 2,992.85 AYES: .NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage None Councilman Considine Upon advice that all requirements and conditions have been complied with, it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the streets be accepted for maintenance by the City. All in connection with Lot Split 67-5, the extension of Ninth Avenue. With reference to the request of the Methodist Hospital for permission to revolve its identifying pross on the roof of the building, the City Manager advised that staff had asked the Van de Kamp Regional Manager if they would voluntarily agree to stopping the movement of its windmill. It was indicated that they would resist any attempt by the city to stop the rotation. In view of the fact that staff is preparing a report on the proposed new sign ordinance the request of the Hospital will be held over. In the ensuing discussion Councilman Butterworth stated in part that he feels Council should moderate its position on moving signs; that in his opinion the rotation of the Van de Kamps windmill is an attribute and he could See no harm in the rotation of a Union Oil sign. That a consistent policy should be adopted. Councilman Arth felt tpat trick type signs should be eliminated - those which are distracting and cause congestion. Councilman Helms was concerned with the signs operated on a'bias; but was in accord with those operated from a central axis. On recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Superintendent I of Building and Safety it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. that the request of the Methodist Hospital for a variance from the building code be granted to allow for the 350 sq. ft. of floor space 'without constructing a solid 2 hour fire wall across the glass entry way of the reception room of the Occupational, Therapy building.' All in connection with the expansion program currently under way. TEMPORARY \ As an informational item - the City Manager advised that the State CONNECTION ~. (~has accepted the control of S~nta Anita Avenue between Foothill STATE ^ '} .( I.Boulevard and Route 210 Freeway. . HIGHWAY tJ [\ ROUTE 210 ORDINANCE NO. 1395 ADOPTED The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1395 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADDING, AMENDING AND REPEALING 12-17-68 - 4 - I ORDINANCE. NO. 1396 ADOPTED 18:7400 CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAl CODE RELATING TO HOSPITAlS, SANITARIUMS, CONVAlESCENT AND BOARD AND CARE FACILITIES, AND AMENDING THE TITLE AND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 13.1 OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE RELATING TO BUILDING STANDARDS FOR APARTMENTS AND CONVAlESCENT AND BOARD AND CARE FACILITIES." It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterwo~th and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1395 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Rage None Councilman Considinew , It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterwo~th and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No. 1395 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage None Councilman Considine The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1396 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING NEED FOR A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO FUNCTION IN SAID CITY, DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO BE SUCH AGENCY, AND DESIGNATING THE MAYOR AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AGENCY." , . f,p"It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by () '1""'" Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows,. that .)- ( . of the full body of Ordinance No. 1396 be WAIVED. RESOLUTION NO. 4049 ADOPTED I . .' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilman the reading Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage None Councilman Considine It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No. 1396 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: . ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage None Councilman Considine The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4049 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF A CERTAIN ALLEY IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4049 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage None Councilman Considine It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4049 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: . ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Rage None Councilman Considine 12-17-68 - 5 - RESOLUTION NO. 4050 ADOPTED " RESOLUTION NO. 4051 ADOPTED (See Page 7) '? f\ i.,\ \\ SUMMONS (Chicago Park area) ,\~ \ \) . :;\' !' '\ ~ CLERK EXCUSED 18:7401 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4050 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY,.OF ARCADIA ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES." It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth '. and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of 'the' _ . full body of. Resolution No. 4050 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: 'ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage None Councilman Considine It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4050 be ADOPTED. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage None Coun~ilman.Considine The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4051 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER,' 1968, FOR THE PURPOSE OF .SUBMITTING,TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY A' PROPOSITION TO AMEND THE ARCADIA CITY CHARTER." He noted a change in the language in Section 3, page 2. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 4051 as amended, be WAIVED. AYES: . NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Rage None Councilman Considine It was MOVED by Councilman Helms; seconded by C~uncilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4051 as amended, be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage None Councilman Considine The Charter Revision Committee, headed by Councilman Butterworth, was commended, particularly on the outcome of the election, the results of which percentage wise was the highest carried in the State by any such measure. The City Attorney advised that a summons and complaint was filed on the City on November 21; that the complaint seeks to quiet title property which is shown as Dearborn Street on a survey map which was recorded in 1888. The street was never opened or used and has never been formally dedicated or accepted by any public agency. Re requested that the City Council indicate that an answer on behalf of the City need not be filed. I Upon such recommendation it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the City Attorney be authorized not to file any pleadings in the subject action. The City Clerk retired to her office to check on the accuracy of the results of the election as canvassed and certified by the County Registrar of Voters. (Resolution No. 4051). 12-17-69 - 6 - CONFERENCE (Manager) -~f I CIVIL DEFENSE INQUI~ COUNCIL. .vtLP APPOINTRENT-S~ RESOLUTION NO. 4051 ADOPTED 1//7'-/ ADJOURNMENT 9:15 P.M. I 18: 7402 On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, the City Manager was authorized to attend a conference for the National Society of Public Administrators on February 7, 1969. Funds are in the current budget. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Hage None Councilman Considine Edwin Roeters, 1015 Sunset Boulevard, inquired as to how a citizen could be informed on the civil defense and disaster plan (adopted herein). Councilman Helms stated in part that the matter is being considered as to the most feasible and economic way of informing the public. Mayor Hage informed Mr. Roeters that the plan could be reviewed in the office of the City Clerk. -,,' Brief discussion held on method of appointing 'persons to the various boards and commissions. The City Clerk advised that the figures in Resolution No. 4051 were correct, however, Section 1 line 7 was changed to read: IIThat the total number of votes cast, including absentee ballots was .............................24,762" Whereupon Councilman Butterworth MOVED ACCEPTED and ADOPTED. Motion seconded carried unanimously. , ,(' the amendment be by Councilman Arth and : " I' ,'ll Councilman Helms then MOVED to ratify the adoption of Resolution No. 4051 as amended. Councilman Arth seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned SINE DIE on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously., , r l) j, '. , Vl ., I ,97. -~~-~~'~~-- Mayor Hage !JJ1T: A ~ .Jc,-t/df?' 0" ~ , "City ClerK .. . 12-17-68 - 7 - ~