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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 2,1969 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 18:7504 I INVqG!,-TION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE , " RO~~ CALL '. MIrwrE APPROVAL , " HEARING I, I,: (Property Divi~ion) ;::>):2. UP I M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1969 The City Coqncil of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on September 2, 1969, at 8:00 P.M. Rev. Drell Butler, Arcadia Community Church Mayor C. Robert Arth PRESENT: ABSENT: Council~en Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None Councilman Considine MOVED to APPROVE the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 19, 1969. Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unani~pusly, On August 19th tqe City Council continued to this date the appeal filed by the Shopping ~~& Food Stores, Inc., from t~e decision of the Planning Commission in its qenial, without prejudice, of the request for a division of property at the southwest corner qf Naomi and Baldwin Avenues. In the presentation at said meeting a revised plan was submitted and it was the consensus of Council that the Commissipn should consider same ~nd make recommendation, therefore, the matter was referred back to the Commission. . The Planning Director advised that the Commission had reviewed the new parcel map and determined that the applicant h~d overcome most of the major objections aqd recommended approval subje~t to specified conditions. The Hearing remaining open, Bill Hughes, representing the applicant, circulated a rendering of the proposed development. He noted the location of storage and loading areas, screening and other pertinent factors pursuant to Council's questions. All conditions imposed by the Commission were explored. No one else desiring to be heard, the Hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. It was then MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butter- worth and carried unanimously that the revised parcel map be APPROVED subject to the fotlowing conditions as stipulated by the Commission with an addition to No: 3. 1. All conditions of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the original written report shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 2. All water service shall be in compliance with the Uniform Plumbing Code and approval shall include the conditions of the Water Manager as outlined in his original written report. 3. Any outdoor loading areas, trash areas or storage areas shall be adequately screened from nearby residentially used properties by permanent structures to the satisfaction of the Planning Department and the Department of Public'Works. 4. Lot lines between Parcels 1, 2 and 3 must be redrawn to be parallel to the center line of Naomi, 5. Recorded easements for access to the land locked parcel shall be reviewed by the Department of Public Works and shall meet with ics approval to insure access to said parcel. - 1 - 9 - 2 - 69 ZONE CHANGE APPEALED (Hearing Scheduled) ZONE CHANGE FILED HOSPITAL EXPANSION Ap'proved :!,-SS- FILM STRIP APPROVED ~ 1 FLASHING BEACON INSTALLjlTION , AI<~A//,. ~, /"J t;.- " i' EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZED? CONCURRENT IMPROVEMENTS /j . P'j .:..,~ .Z../t t!n...,.f- WAB&PA EVENT ..14 ~ ;q f( 18:7505 Resolution No. 681 of the Planning Commission recommending denial of a zone change request on property at 141 and 143 W, Colorado Boulevard - from R-l to R-3. It was noted that the applicant had appealed the decision and a public hearing was scheduled before Council on September 16th. Resolution No. 682 of the Planning Commission recommending denial of a zone change request on property at the northeast corner of Michillinda and Sunset - from R-l to CoO. No appeal having been filed the recommendation was received and filed. The request of the Methodist Hospital of Southern California for permission to expand its psychiatric unit, which it was noted in a communication I dated August 25, will be an appendage to the existing facili~y to the west was APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms an carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Co uncilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that a new film strip be prepared by Producer Wendell Bradbury at a cost not to exceed $3100; that said authorization be subject to approval of the script, Funds from the Council Contingency Account. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None The City Manager and the Director of Public Works advised that a flashing beacon will be installed on Colorado Boulevard as it approaches Princeton Road. It was noted that for some time the City has been concerned with the number of accidents by eastbound traffic on Colorado as it reaches the curve to the south. The Director of Public Works was commended for his successful efforts with the State Division of Highways. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the sum of $35 be AUTHORIZED from Council Contingency Account to reimburse Mrs. Mary McAllister, representative to the Planning Committee of Los Angeles County for the 1970 White House Conference on Children and Youth. The first meeting is being held in Anaheim and involves registration and related expenses. Council expressed appreciation to Mrs. McAllister for her willingness to serve the City in this capacity. She will also be invited to sit with the Youth Commission and the Path organization. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None It was the consensus of Council that pertinent sections of the Municipal Code relating to concurrent improvements be so worded and so complete that when a person inquires about certain modifications to a structur~ he kn~WSI what the cost will be or what he might anticipate before becoming involven in the process of improvements; that perhaps there should be a code pro.. vision defining the differential between beautification of a property and/or concurrent improvements, Staff will prepare a draft of the propose ordinance, submit it to the Planning Commission for its views and recommf~nda- tions and then present findings to Council. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the request of the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association for permission to hold its semi-annual Sidewalk Sale on September 20 from 9 AM until 5 PM be APPROVED. - 2 - 9-2-69 J RACING Extra Policing ~/1b ,1fid_ I ~'. -. 18:7506 It was MOVED by Co uncilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that expenditures in the amount of $16,724 be appropriated from Unappropriated Surplus Account No, 290 in the General Fund to Account No. 421-4 to cover the cost of extra policing for the Oak Tree at Santa Anita Thoroughbred Racing Season which will run from October 3 through October 30, 1969. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Coun~ilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth None- None WATER METER On recommendation of the City Manager and the Water Manager, it was CONTRACT MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried EXTENDED on roll call vote as follows, that the contract with Rockwell Manufacturing P,jf ~ Company for the purchase of water meters be extended for a period not to . tc.~ exceed one year (August 28, 1969 to August 27, 1970). This is in connection J:?' ,".-! r4-1f/ with the meter replacement program. AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 4091 ,..--" ADOPTED COMMISSIONER APPOINTED /1, 1_& /1, / 1/ I PONY LEAGUE /?/ / i! RECESS RECONVENED -, The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4091, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UPON AN APPEAL FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION -- 218 EAST HUNTINGTON DRIVE." It was MOVED 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. 4091 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4091 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None It was'MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that Mrs. Arthur W. Reiter be and she is hereby appointed to a full four year term on the Planning Commission. Said term to expire June 30, 1973. Discussion held on the request of Robert Smith, President of the local Pony League, for some financial assistance in defraying expenses incurred in s~nding the players to Washington, Pennsylvania, to participate in the World Series. It was noted that $280 had already been appropriated for such purpose and it was the consensus of the Council that it would await results of contributions from service clubs and the like. The team emerged runn~rsup in the finals. At 8:55 P.M., Council - acting as the Agency, - recessed to enter a Special Meeting on a Community Redevelopment Plan, (pursuant to Ordinance No. 1396). (See 18:7507-A) At 9 P.M. Council reconvened, - 3 - 9 - 2- 69 , 18:7507 VOTING AT LEAGUE MEETINg .u ~.u.fr On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously Mayor Arth was designated to be the city's voting representative at the forthcoming League of California Cities Conference. Each city is entitled to one vote in matters affecting municipal or League policy. The appropriate voting delegate form will be forwarded to the Berkeley office. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:05 P.M. Council adjourned to an executive session with the City Manager and City Attorney. RECONVENED AND ADJOURNMENT At 9:55 P.M., Council reconvened and adjourned sine die immediately thereafter. I C~ /kJ ~ Mayor ''"';' ~ ~ ~~ 71 City Clerk ' I - 4 - 9 - 2- 69