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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 4,1969 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL 18:7423 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 1969 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on March 4, 1969, 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 February 18, 1969, and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 25, 1969, were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously. Councilman Considine abstained from voting on the February 25, 1969, minutes due to his absence therefrom, HEARING Planning Commission recommendation (Resolution No, 670) concerning altering the membership of the Modification Committee, This would , .~' entail an amendment to the Municipal Code Section'9292,l, The f.)? ~;0~ , C~mmission finds that said committee will function more efficiently q ',_!.j) by substituting the Planning Director foc the Building Official as ))~. one of the members of the committee, The Committee would then be r,,~" ~ composed of three persons, to wit: Chairman of the Planning Commission Iii'. (or such member as the Chairman may from time to time designate), the Planning Director or his deputy, and the City Manager or his deputy, ~CONDITIONAL _USE II '",,"'" (continued) A COMMENDATION (Fire and Police) Mayor Hage declared the hearing open, No one desiring to be heard on the matter, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously, Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that said recommendation be APPROVED and that the City Attorney prepare the appropriate ordinance to change Section 9292,1 of the Arcadia Municipal Code, a, Planning Commission (Resolution No, 668) granting a conditional use permit for a restaurant at 815 S, Baldwin Avenue was RATIFIED, subject to conditions, on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously, b, Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 669-A and 669-B granting conditional use permits for restaurants at 305 and 309 E, Foothill Boulevard were RATIFIED,subject to conditions, on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously, c. Planning Commission (Resolution No. 671) granting a conditional use permit for a restaurant at 101 South First Avenue was carried over until the regular meeting of March 18, which will be the expiration date for the filing of an appeal, The City Council acknowledged the commendation from the Methodist Hospital for the efficiency of the City Fire and Police Departments during its recent fire problem; that the Hospital Officials are convinced that the expeditious handling of the fire by the departments was the primary reason no lives were lost nor serious injuries sustained~ - 1 - 3-4-69 fJ I -LEGISLATIVE , I PROPOSALS (county) TAX INEQUITIES !:l I :J,. (I :' ~:i I , fJ f!- f\ I V' APPREC IATION U I (Assistance League) It COMMENDATION (Fire Dept) bI APPRECIATION tt (Peace Corps) COMMUNITY CENTER CONS IDERATION REQUEST ! /.')..,' c: ECONOMIC CONSULTING FIRM (I "\ 3' Ii 6 ~I APPRAISAL Right of Way ~ \ 1-\ ~ 18:7424 Request for consideration and support of the Los Angeles County District Attorney's legislative proposals dated February 1, 1969, The remedies included therein are to provide citizens of the County with the type of law enforcement and criminal justice to which they are entitled. It was the consensus of the City Council that many of the proposals are beyond the responsibility and jurisdiction of the Council and that it would rather not be placed on record. Mayor Hage will direct a communication to the District Attorney setting forth the thinking of the Council, The communication concerning tax inequities from the City of Beverly Hills was received. Reference was made therein to the committee 1 appointed by the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities to study the present County Services Area Law with a view to possible action'thereunder to adjust what it is believed by incorporated cities are inequities in the distribution of costs for county services rendered to the unincorporated areas, for which incorporated cities are supplying on their own, This includes both contract and independent cities, Attached to the letter was a copy of an article from the Los Angeles Times of February^9', Study is under way, The letter expressing appreciation for the installation of a Shuffleboard in the Assistance League Clubhouse, 100 S. Santa Anita Avenue, was received and ordered FILED, The letter from Arthur D. Gutenberg commending the Fire Department for its assistance during the recent rains was received and ordered FILED. Pressure buildup from impounded water was eliminated ~t his residence. The City Manager advised that the Fire Department handled many such instances. The letter expressing appreciation for the assistance rendered Peace Corps Trainees in the Municipal Management II Program for Venezuela was received and ordered FILED. In considering the request of Path, Inc., for the inclusion of a community center concept in the Five Year Capital Program, it was the consensus of the City Council that the request is properly one which the City Recreation Commission should study and make recommendation. Mayor Hage will direct a communication to the organization that the request will be submitted to said Commission and that Council is open minded on all recommendations from citizens on Capital Projects, In exploring the report on the employment of an economic consulting firm for assistance to the Planning Consultant in the development of recommendations as part of the General Plan Study, one of the firms recommended was eliminated based on experience of one of the Councilmen. Please see Page NO,6 for final action, On November 5, 1968, Council approved Second Avenue widening and realign- 1 ment and authorized acquisition of appraisal of property formerly occupied by the Hammond Lumber Company as well as Bonita Park property needed for the realignment of Second Avenue at Huntington Drive intersection, The City Manager Pro Tempore and Director of Public Works advised (report dated February 28) that subsequent study of the realignment has disclosed the inadvisability of improving Second Avenue north of Huntington Drive terminating at or southerly of Santa Clara Street since the balance of the pavement northerly of this location to Colorado Boulevard is inadequate in width and in extremely poor condition, It was recommended that the 'improvement project limits be established at Bonita Avenue on the south and Colorado Boulevard on the north which would require the appraisal of eight properties and recommendation as to value concerning surplus 3-4-69 - 2 - 1 1 HOSPITAL (Rotating, Cross) APPROVED :J g-S TRADE FAIR (WAB&PA) f) )f~ ARBORETUM (Realignment Baldwin Ave) 1/1 gg C7 18:7425 property created by virtue of the realignment, The proposal from Howard S. Martin and Associates to make the needed appraisals for $3,000 was accepted on MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Cou~cilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None Communication from the Methodist Hospital with further reference to its previous request for permission to rotate the golden cross located on the top of the elevator penthouse, It was noted therein that the cross not only has been an identification feature but,. also serves as a landmark for the civic center; that it is a symbol and would be rotated exceedingly slow at the rate of four revolutions per minute, It was pointed out that the hospital is located on property which is classified as being unzoned and technically does not fall within the scope,of commercial regulations. In comparing the cross with th'e"Van de Kamp rotating windmill as part of the structure, Councilman Butterworth stated in part that he would be hard pressed to deny the request and MOVED that the request be granted. Councilman Considine seconded the motion which was unanimously carried. It was specifically pointed out in the granting of this requ,est the cross is not considered tohbilft,commercial sign; but an architectural feature of a'non-profit/f~c111ty and as such is not {;V.'" considered to be controlled by the sign ordinance; that the property is not under commercial zoning. The request of the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association for permission to hold its annual Junior Achievement Trade Fair on March 22 or 29, 1969, on both sides of Baldwin Avenue between Naomi Avenue and Duarte Road and also in the Golden West Village,area wa~ APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine, and carried unanimously. Any construction on city right- of-way must meet the requirements of the Public Works Department, The City is currently covered by the Association's insurance pOlicy. It was noted in a report dated February 28 that the City Council on October 3, 1967, adopted Resolution No, 3962 approving an Agreement between the State Department of Beaches and Parks, the Los Angeles County and State Arboretum and the City, whereby the City would construct a roadway within the Arboretum in lieu of payment for right- of-way required for the Baldwin Avenue extension. The Arboretu~, staff concluded that sufficient benefit would not be derived from the' 'roadway construction to justify this project as called for by the existing Agreement, ' A revised agreement called for certain landscape work not to exceed the amount contained in a cost estimate, The right-of-way acquired by the City was appraised at $34,500 and the Director of the Arboretum has guaranteed by letter that certain costs will be held within acceptable limits in order that the total cost to the City will not exceed the original $34,500, The work is to be funded from presently allocated State Gas Tax Funds and must not exceed the amount of the original appraisal without supplemental funds derived from a source other than gas tax, It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the Revised Agreement be and it is hereby APPROVED and that the Mayor be AUTHORIZED to execute same subject to approval by the City Attorney, AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage NOES: None ABSENT: None (Continued on page four) -3- 3-4-69 READVERTISE FOR BIDS (Water Modification) SICOMPLAINT '/ ,(Glare from signs) 18:7426 A letter will go forward to the Director of the Arboretum to the effect that the City Council agrees to the revised contract with the condition that the total cost ~ill not exceed $34,500, On recommendation of the City Manager and the Water Manager it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the two bids received for modification of water distri- bution lines Phase 2 required for Foothill Freeway construction be rejected and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to readvertise for bids to be received March 24, 1969, at 11 A, M. It was noted that the two bids were well above the engineer's estimate and due to restrictions imposed by the State Highway the design must be revised. 1 Council received a report from the Director of Public Works and Building Official on the request of Louis Baldwin, Jr" 1116 Highland Oaks Drive, for assistance in eliminating the glare from signs located on McDonald's drive in at 143 E, Foothill Boulevard, The report contained methods for obtaining lower level of light. Council felt the report was complete and that Mr, Baldwin should receive a copy thereof., AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION FLOOD CONTROL DEBRIS p )/"~ ( 5.''1 <~ .~' '. I' J rl- ~ I SOUTH \ ARCADIA BUSINESS SECTION William G, Smith, 1283 Oakglen Avenue, addressed Council at length v01c1ng strong opposition to the plans of the County Flood Control District to empty debris from ~he Sierra Madre Dam, Carter Basin and Santa Anita Basin into the Santa Anita Deuris Disposal site. It would raise the level of the fill site to that of his property, He presented a detailed proposal which would provide vertical separation of five, six or seven feet from the property, Mr, Smith referred to the meeting with County Supervisor Bonelli, at which Mayor Hage and the Director of Public Works were present; that he felt the Supervisor was sensitive to the cost but insensitive to the residents; that in h is opinion it was inverse condemnation of property. Landscaping to be requested in an effort to separate homes from the fill, The City Council assured Mr, Smith it would continue to urge the Flood Control District to reconsider its present plan; that a communication would be directed to Supervisor Bonelli supporting Mr, Smith's proposal and asked all interested residents to submit letters also, Staff will check the history of the fill site to determine if some documentary evidence could be found to strengthen the City's position, The site is owned by the District, Russell E, Scharman, 928 W, Huntington Drive, stated in part that he was moving to the area in question and commended Mr. Smith in his efforts and the plan as presented at this meeting, Mayor Hage complimented the group spearheaded by Mr, Smith and stated 1 in part that if there is a compromise on the part of the Flood Control District it will be mainly due to Mr, Smith's efforts; that the City has done everything possible to effect an'alternate plan; that Supervisor Bonelli may heed the citizens more than the legislative body, And once again suggested that citizens submit letters to Mr, Bonelli, Homer Shirley, representing the South Arcadia Businessmen, read a communication relative to capital needs in that area. Lighting, tree planting, fire station and the median strip. The City Manager reported that double mastarm lighting will be installed in the center median which will go from Santa Anita east to Third Avenue (eventually to city limits); that trees may be installed at any time a property owner indicates willingness to pay for the tree as the city cuts the concrete and plants the tree; that - 4 - 3-4-69 SIGNS (Rotating) IV,-,r.).~t~ 1 SOUTH ARCADIA BUSINESS SECTION ~ SIGN S ~r GLARE (from lig~f ORDINANCE NO. 1397 (SIGNS) ADOPTED 1 CONSIDINE NEW EQUIPMENT 'eJ!1 fJ l fj1-Jz- 18: 7427 a fire facility is not included in the capital project program for the next five years (a study to be made On the possibility of cooperative programs for stations located less than one mile from city limits); and that the median strip is budgeted and plans are nearing completion therefor. Jerry Jackson, 310 N, Normandie, Los Angeles, representing the California Sign Users' Council, expressed appreciation for the action of the City Council in approving the rotation of the cross atop the Methodist Hospital. He referred to the new sign ordinance before the legislative body at this meeting and asked for further consideration on roof and rotating signs. Charles Harding, 43L E, Las Flores Avenue, referred to the letter from the South Arcadia Businessmen and explored the improvements which have been made in that area including the addition of businesses and residences; that it should be realized that there is going to be need for more fire protection there and asked that further discussion be , held on a fire station. Mayor Hage asked the City Manager to prepare a report on the matter prior to the public hearing on capital projects, (scheduled for March 18), Bill Young, Bekins Moving and Storage Company, 35 W, Huntington Drive, agreed with the statement made by Mr. Jackson concerning signs and read a letter from Harold Sexsmith, District Manager of his company, in which it was stated in part that signs are needed for business identification and asked Council for reconsideration of the proposed sign ordinance. Louis Baldwin, 1116 Highland Oaks Avenue, thanked the Council for its prompt action in response to his complaint about the glare emanating from McDonalds Drive-In lighting arrangement. A copy of the staff report will be submitted to Mr, Baldwin, The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1397, entitled: "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 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilrnep Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None It was MOVED by Councilman HeLms, seconded by CounciLman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No, 1397 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None In answer to an inquiry by Councilman Considine the City Manager wiLL prepare a report on the traffic pattern at Second Avenue and Colorado Street, Mr, Considine cited instances of hazard at that location In order to continue the practice of accurate and complete recording of CounciL meetings (for permanent record) the City Clerk had to purchase new improved equipment for which she will endeavor to pay out of her current budget. Council indicated its willingness to assist in the payment thereof if funds in said budget become depleted, -5- 3-4-69 PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED RESOLUTION NO. 4056 (land sale) ADOPTED } / ()f / ECONOMIC CONSULTANT EMPLOYED 3- Ijt 0 RE-ZONING REQUEST '} II fo DINNER ,-v/,;ll ADJOURNED 'to EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENED 18:7428 In order to consider the following items the prOV1Slons of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read in full Resolution No, 4056, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PROPERTY AT NAOMI AND BALDWIN," Councilman Considine MOVED that Resolution No, 4056 be ADOPTED, Said motion was seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows: 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None On recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the Real Estate Research Corporation be employed as consultants to prepare an economic study (in connection with the General Plan) at a cost not to exceed $18,850 as specified in the firm's proposal, Contract will be prepared by the City Attorney, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Rage None None The City Manager adv~sed of the receipt of a request from property owners on a certain portion of Foothill Boulevard for a study of zoning in their area. That same will be referred to Simon Eisner and Associates. (General Plan Study), The City Manager outlined plans for the forthcoming Board and Commission dinner (March 6), Cost of same to come from Council Contingency Fund, At 9:45 P,M'l Council and the City Manager entered an executive session in the Conference Room. At 10:15 P,M., Council reconvened in the Council Chamber and adjourned sine die immediately thereafter. ~tu~c 1 ~~ City Clerk -6- 3-4-69