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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 18,1969 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 I SIGNS f 'IV), ,-t'- ~ '\ .._ j' I 1/ d 18:7415 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18,1969 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on February 18, 1969, at 8:00 P.M. Councilman Edward L. Butterworth Mayor Don W. Hage PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 4, 1969, were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously. Extensive discussion was held on the proposed new sign ordinance, which would amend, repeal and add to certain regulations relating to signs. The twelve page document was perused page by page and each individual councilman indicated areas with which he differed. With reference to signs to be prohibited, page three, Councilman Butterworth stated in part that he favored a provision in the ordinance which would regulate but not prohibit moving or rotating signs; that if moving signs are prohibited and the Van de Kamp sign is not included the law would not be uniform and the City Manager would be placed in an untenable position inasmuch as he is charged with enforcing the law. He felt the Council should take a moderate position by opposing moving signs and that under a proper showing they could be permitted. In referring to the action of the Council at the time the Van de Kamp sign was permitted, Mayor Hage stated in part that it was considered part of the architecture and not a sign per se; that he could not in all fairness insist on the abatement of that particular moving sign under the conditions. Whereupon he MOVED to allow moving signs currently in operation and to disallow all future requests for moving signs. (MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND) . Following further discussion Councilman Considine MOVED to accept the definitions and prohibitions concerning movable signs, on page three, Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Helms Councilmen Butterworth, Rage None 2-18-69 -1- CONDITIONAL USE ,PERMITS MODIFICATION COMMITTEE (Hearing Scheduled) CAPITAL PROJECTS PROGRAM SALE OF CITY OWNED LAND )' I I utl CARNI~~ 1 , ", I JfJ I I'J 18:7416 In connection with his motion Councilman Considine observed that Council is attempting to draw up what it considers to be the best and most appropriate sign ordinance; that at the time Van de Kamp's windmill was permitted a statement was made by the Council at that time that the windmill would not be considered a sign; right or wrong, the statement is a matter of record. He felt that motion is not necessary for identification which is the prime purpose of a sign. Definitive language for clarification purposes was explored and will be incorporated in the ordinance by interlineation (See page4 & 5). The date for the eventual removal of nonconforming signs will be Apri 1 5, 1975, instead of 1974, as previous ly indicated. I Following completion of the review of the proposed new ordinance and in answer to query by Councilman Butterworth, the Planning Director stated in part that in his opinion the document is workable, that hardships are not indicated and that there has been no misjudgment,on the part of the council. The new sign ordinance was introduced later in this meeting. See Page 5. No action was taken on Planning Commission Res. Nos. 668 and 669-A & B granting conditional use permits for a) restaurant at 815 S. Baldwin Avenue and b) restaurants at 305 and 309 E. Foothill Boulevard. It was noted that February 22 will be the expiration time of the ten day appeal period. March 4, 1969, was scheduled as the date of a hearing on the recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning amending the Municipal Code as it relates to the Modification Committee. This meeting will be adjourned to a time certain in order to review the capital project program as submitted by the City Manager. Councilman Helms requested reports from the City Engineer, the Fire and Police Chiefs concerning median strips. At the last Council meeting a request was made for more comprehensive renderings of the proposed restaurant for the southeast corner of Baldwin and Naomi Avenues. Representatives of the International Industries (potential buyers of the property) were present at the pre agenda meeting and displayed plans for a seventy seat restaurant and parking area. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that previous authorization for sale of the subject property is hereby amended to permit the construction of a restaurant building in accordance with plans submitted by International Industries. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Rage None None The City Manager advised that the dates of the carnival which the Arcadia Jaycees desire to hold on the parking area leased to the Turf Club north of City Hall have been changed from April 9-13 to May 1-4; that a reply is awaited from the carnival operator as to a sufficient bond to protect the City, the Turf Club and the Jaycees. It is necessary to ascertain the acceptability of the surety bond to be posted by the operator to guarantee complete repair of any damage to the area in question. 2-18-69 -2- I BOWLING ALLEYS (Business Permits Renewed) 1- 3:tY 9--100 --; t,7f THEATRE (Business Permit Renewed) 9-- C; 0 ART SHOW WAB&PA _,~ r I ~.cj LEAFLETS (Airdrop) DENIED ) I? '~ (.f,,, " EQUIPMENT PURCHASE p: fr! .!~ I PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED EMERGENCY ACTION ~ 18: 7417 It was noted that applications for 1969 business permit renewals have been received from the Arcadia Sports Center, dba Arcadia Bowl, 21 Morlan Place, Vista Management Company, dba Bowling Square, 1020 S. Baldwin Avenue, and Late Corporation and Mango Corporation, dba Santa Anita Lanes, 188 W. Las Tunas Avenue. The recommendation for approval of the license officer and the City Manager was accepted on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously.' In order to emphasize continuance of the conditions governing alcoholic beverages the City Clerk will' remind each permittee by letter of the special permit condition under which the permit was originally issued and that the condition remains in effect. Acknow- ledgment will be requested. When the City Council granted a business permit (April 16,1968) to Donald E. Seversike to operate the Cinemaland Theatre, renewal of the permit was to be reviewed by Council. It was noted by the License Officer and the City Manager that the applicant has maintained a policy of showing regular, first grade movies during the past ten months and the Police Department reports there have been no problems connected with the operation of the theatre. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the subject business permit be renewed for 1969; that the matter be brought back to Council only if complaints are received. The request of the West Arcadia Business & Professional Association ",; for permission to hold a clothesline art show on March 8 on both sides of Baldwin Avenue between Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue and in the Golden West Village area was APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously, subject to the approval of the Public Works Department. Insurance protecting the City is still in full force and effect. The request of the Boys' Christian League for permission ,to airdrop leaflets publicizing its activities was DENIED on MOTION by Council- man Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. The Municipal Code restricts the distribution of advertising matter, and the prohibition against littering would be a negative factor also. The Council is in complete sympathy with the programs of the League, but feels that other avenues of advertising should be encouraged. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that 24 mastarm-mounted street name signs be purchased for six locations as indicated on a map attached to the report of the Director of Public Works dated February 14, 1969.. It was noted that the expenditure will approximate $1800, funds within the current Public Works budget. An endeavor will be made in future years to finance same out of Gas Tax funds. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None In order to consider the following item, the prov,s,ons of the Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. The City Manager advised that the County Flood Control District has asked permission to haul debris from the Sierra Madre Dam and the Carter Debris Basin to the Flood Control Channel. Hauling would be routed in Arcadia from Grandview Avenue to Santa Anita Avenue to Elkins Drive to the Wash. On the basis of this hauling route being used and the District assuming the obligation of repairing damage which 2-18-69 -3- SIGNS \ , \1 , ;. \ ' ' l' ,) \ RESOLUTION NO. 4053 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1397 (SIGNS) INTRODUCED , ~'l/~ 18:7418 may result from the hauling operations, the fee as required by City Ordinance No. 1377 was waived. This is an emergency measure inasmuch as the basins are full and must be emptied. Work proposed to start March 5 and run for approximately 180 days. Councilman Considine was greatly concerned about the speed limitation of the trucks, control of dust and maintaining clean streets during the operation and recalled similar experiences during the freeway construction. Staff will work with the District toward this end. Walter Gockley, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee on Signs, expressed appreciation for the way the Council, Planning Commission, staff and all others had resolved the problems connected with the preparation of a new sign ordinance with which the businessmen could live~ I Louis Baldwin, 1116 Highland Oaks Drive, asked for assistance in eliminating the glare from the McDonald signs at the hamburger stand on Foothill Boulevard; that it ,is a nuisance especially during the times his patio is in use. The City Manager referred to a section in the proposed new sign ordinance prohibiting glare. The Building Department will investigate and report back. Calvin Fox, owner and operator of the Phillips 66 gas station at the northwest corner of Santa Anita and Huntington Drive, stated in part that in his opinion the proposed ordinance will be a violation of the constitutional rights of individuals; that a man has every right to pursue his business without restraint. Homer Shirley, owner of the Superior Concrete Block Company, 10836 E. Live Oak Avenue, asked if the new Capital Project Program provided for the construction of a new fire station in his area. The City Manager advised that it is not anticipated during the next five year program and noted the existence of two fire stations (County) located fairly close to his business. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4053 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN FIRE DEPARTMENI RECORDS." It was MOVED 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. 4053 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 Resolution No. 4053 be ADOPTED. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hel~s, Hage None None The City Attorney presented Ordinance No'. 1397 for the first time and' noted with the City Clerk the interlineations as follows: Page 4, paragraph "F" - the year 1974 changed to read "1975" April 5 to be insertcr] , in two places Page 3, under second paragraph, "Temporary window signs" to be added. 2-18-69 -4- I RESOLUTlON NO. 4054 ADOPTED I , PROMOTION SIGNS ADJOURNMENT 18:7419 Page 5, "D" J add to the last sentence "upon which the sign is mounted.l1 Page 8, "Ft!, insert the words "free standing" and in "E" the word "Marqueelt Page 9, flA" - to read "A window sign is a sign painted on a window or mounted within a building for display through a window. Page 9, EXCEPTION: Delete the first word "A", start with Temporary window signs which are..., provided a business shall not use such temporary window signs for more than... Whereupon the title of the ordinance was read: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING, REPEALING AND ADDING TO CERTAIN REGULATIONS RELATING TO SIGNS." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth, and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1397 as amended be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No. 1397 as amended be introduced. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Rage None None On recommendation of Councilman Arth, the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4054, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ENDORSING VIGOROUS ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS FOR CONTROL OF WATER POLLUTION ANDlRGING THAT REGULATIONS BE STRENGTHENED WHERE NECESSARY." 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. 4054 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Rage None None It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4054 be adopted. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None The City Manager noted the new brochure advertising the attributes of the city's industrial and commercial areas. Expressions of appreciation were made to all persons involved in bringing the sign ordinance to its conclusion. At 10:00 P.M. the meeting was ADJOURNED until TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1969, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber. There being a scheduled Planning Commission meeting at 8 PM in the Chamber, the Council will continue its deliberations in the Conference Room at~. ~ M"O<0.~ -5- ~ City Clerk ~