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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 16,1969 I I CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCAtION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CIVICS' CLASS ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL ARCADIA BEAUTIFuL COMMITTEE IJJ,~ f? CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Fotomat) APPROVED (? e tu;J 18:7553 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1969 The City Council of th~ City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City 'Hall on December 16, 1969, at 8:00 P.M. Councilman James R. Helms, Jr Mayor C. Robert Arth Foothill Jr, High School Civics' Class welcomed. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 2, 1969, were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. Discussion held on the benefits of an Arcadia Beautiful Committee. It was the consensus of Council that it would be a most valuable adjunct... a milestone in the growth of the city. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unani- mously that the following minute resolution be adopted: IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: that the City Council accepts in principle the formation of an Arcadia Beautiful Committee. The appropriate document will be prepared and submitted for Council consideration. Planning Commission Resolution No, 688 recommending the granting of a conditional use permit for a drive-in photographic film sales and film processing business (known as Fotomat). Specific conditions of the approval were set forth in said resolution. The Planning Director noted areas of concern on the part of the commission members and advised that the resolution to grant the permit was adopted on a 4 to 3 vote. He explored the business environment, land use, zoning and traffic in the subject area ~ southeast corner of Live Oak and WeIland Avenues, He advised that the Planning Department had recommended the approval subject to the imposition of conditions. (Appeal period elapsed December 5). Councilman Considine stated in part that in his opinion a drive-in photo service of this nature would be of benefit to the city and would be con- sistent with Council attempts not to restrict business within the city; that the business would not be too incompatible with the surroundings and would favor upholding the Commission in its approval. Councilman Butterworth supported this observation and stated in part that Council, in certain instances, does not have any business substituting its judgment for that of a business man or a developer in a given craft. He would uphold the majority vote of the Commission for approval. Councilman Helms, submitted that the Commission had rejected two similar applications in other locations and could not see why the subject location 12~16~69 - 1 - TRACT NO. 25174 (Tentative Map Approved) ~ /~/f TRACT .../ NO. 30713 'Y . /~O" STREETS ACCEPTED 18:7554 was more appropriate. He referred to the traffic at the intersection and from the shopping center at Santa Anita Avenue west to El Monte Avenue. He subscribed to the endeavor of Council not to restrict business but felt it is essential for Council to do what is best for the community; that traffic studies should be made available to the Commission during its deliberation and that such study was not made for this particular location; that in his opinion it should be denied based on the location; that he could see no reason for an exception.,. particularly in view of the existing traffic problem to which it would only add. Councilman Rage concurred with Messrs. Butterworth and Considine with the thought that in his opinion it is a good development for the area. I Mayor Arth questioned the location and was concerned with the traffic generated in the area, He felt that such a business would be best located in a large parking lot in a shopping center in that it would not take up more than one car space in such a center and referred to the denial of two similar applications. Councilman Considine MOVED to SUSTAIN the Planning Commission action in granting the conditional use permit as set forth in Resolution No. 688, subject to all conditions therein, Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine) Rage Councilmen Arth, Helms None Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the tentative map of Tract No, 25174 (1611 and 1621 N. Rodeo Road) subject to conditions imposed by the Commission and the Department of Public Works. The Council concurred that it appeared to be a good development and although the subdivider, Arthur Bauman, requested the deletion of the requirement for the construction of sidewalks, Council was in accord that there is a safety factor involved what with vehicles of all sorts, roller skating, skate boarding and the like; and noted the subdivision ordinance requires such installation which adds to the overall development of the entire city when they are concurrently installed. It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the tentative map of Tract No. 25174 be APPROVED subject to all conditions. Upon notice of the City Manager, Director of Public Works and the Water 'Manager that all improvements in Tract No. 30713, 1312-1328 S. Eighth Avenue, have been satisfactorily completed, it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the streets in said tract be accepted for maintenance by the city. STREET Council, on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine RELINQUISH- and carried unanimously, did not object to the proposed relinquishment MENT (Foothill)of Foothill Boulevard between Santa Anita and Fifth Avenues by the State ,poJtion Division of Highways, Staff noted that in addition to obtaining juris- 0,' A,;f;J'~'..t:..'..J diction of the Foothill Boulevard right-of~way within said limits, the City would also obtain jurisdiction of traffic signals located at First Avenue and at Second Avenue. STOP SIGN INSTALLATION t./' I Upon advice of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works that the recent opening of Camino Grove Avenue at the intersection with Eighth Avenue - and its proximity to the Camino Grove School - there are adequate warrants to justify the installation of a boulevard stop sign to control west bound traffic, Council adopted the following resolution. 12-16-69 - 2 - RESOLUTION NO. 5007 c//o7 , ADOPTED I WATER RATES Remain f-- sfr' I 18:7555 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of ResDlution No, 5007, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF CAMINO GROVE AVENUE AND 'EIGHTH AVENUE AS A STOP INTERSECTION." It was MOVED by CDunc~lman ~onsidine,' seconded by Councilman Hage and carr,ed on rDll call vote as fD1IDws, that the reading of the full bDdy Df Resolution No. 5007 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None It was MOVED by CDuncilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried Dn roll call vote as follows, that Resolution ND, 5007 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Arth None None Council had requested staff tD report on the possibility and/or advisability of a reduction in water rates, ,In compliance, the City Manager paraphrased his repDrt which started with the time the City joined MetrDpolitan Water District in 1963. The rate increase of that year was thought by some would cover all MWD costs Dr a part thereof, althDugh it was nDt thDught tD be a permanent solution, During the ensuing five years the amount of MWD costs exceeded the prediction and with water replacement and adjudication costs and the like, a deficit ' was reflected and a November 8, 1966, repDrt indicated water revenues were nDt matching MWD costs and capital prDjects were being delayed. During this time a capital projects prDgram was prepared by an ou~side consultant and Council was advised there would not be sufficient funds to meet capital needs for the five years following November of 1968; that at the end Df those five years a water rate increase would be necessary to meet operating needs of the syscem. It was suggested at that time that ~ Df the MWD CDStS be placed on the tax role. After much review and study CDuncil determined to pay ~ the MWD costs frDm water ~evenues and ~ from property taxes. .Discussion was also held at that time on the possibility of selling revenue bonds. '. ' Reference was made to a presentatiDn made tD CDuncil in June of 1969 by a representative Df StDne and Youngberg, Municipal Financial CDn- sultants, who explained the bond apprDach, how~ver, bond interest rates had risen SD much that Council agreed to take nD further action to .ell revenue bonds. It was nDted that int~rest rates are still climbing. Additional reports indicate the present water rates should suffice until 1974-75; that sho~ld rates be reduced the loss in revenue would have to be made up by raising the rates SODner than 1974-75, most probably within two years and to a point above the present rates. Cost of constructing capital projects would alsD increase if postponed. During the summarization Council was advised it would receive the proposed Capital Program Dn February 3, 1970. . Extensive discussion ensued with particular reference to the advancing costs of construction, the present need for a transmission main in Second Avenue and a new roof on another reservoir.. .al1 of which affect the health and safety Df residents. It was noted that interest rates for selling bonds has reached prohibitive levels. CDuncilman Considine stated in part that he had been under the impressiDn that at the time it was decided to place a portion of MWD costs on the property tax roll a reduction in water rates would be made, however, the facts and figures presented before CDuncil had influenced his thinking. It was the consensus of CDuncil that the matter should be resolved one way or another with a statement from Council. 12-16-69 - 3 - MOTION ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (WATER) /-//?~ PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ./-//80 VEHICLE RETENTION APPROVED /J f: t'~ ~!).. 18:7556 Councilman Butterworth MOVED that it be the sense of this Council - that the water rates remain where they are for the following reasons: 1) the expense of operating the water system have increased substantially as have rates in all other utilities whereas city revenues have remained stable, 2) there are totally unforeseen expenses facing the city in the way of increased construction costs, 3) the reservoir must be constructed as it materially affects the safety and health of residents, and lastly, in view of the financial inability to market revenue bonds for this capital construction. Motion seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously the plans and specifications for the construction of St. Joseph Reservoir No.2, 30" transmission main in Second Avenue and a new roof for St.,Joseph Reservoir No, 1, were APPROVED and the City Clerk was AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids to be returned January 19, 1970, results and recommendation to be submitted to Council there- after. I The City Manager advised that there is no provision in the existing zoning ordinance for what is referred to as planned unit development~ an approach in which a large area zoned for a particular use may be open to plans in which the density of living units is not increased, but the grouping is permitted to be changed so that, for example, side yards or rear yards are modified or eliminated and the open space is pooled in one or a few large areas within the development. He felt it might be a useful tool. Councilman Butterworth stated in part that he has seen such ordinances and he would go along if Council desired to have a recommendation pre- pared, but he had reservations and practical experience with such a tool which can be dangerous in the hands of arbitrary people. Staff will prepare a recommendation for submission to the Planning Commission. On recommendation of the City Manager, it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously as follows, that a used police staff car, which was to have been traded in on new vehicles, be retained by the city and made available to city personnel when on city business. Same to be maintained in the city parking lot with keys in the office of the City Manager, who felt a savings could be derived as the city pays mileage to employees who use their own cars on city business. Costs of upkeep, etc., will be maintained to determine the practicality of such an arrangement. Councilman Considine went on record that the suggested arrangement was in effect when he first came on Council and was not economically successful. He cited some instances - however, he did not object to trying it, It was noted that the car could be sold later for what is being offered on a trade-in now, I PROPOSED The City Manager explained that the County Board of Supervisors has LEGISLATION adopted a rule, as the Air Pollution Control Board, to prohibit further I? (Air Pollution)power generating plants in the Los Angeles County Basin which rely on ~: ~~~L petroleum products, or coal for fuel. Cities have not, as yet, taken , G1{/ ~ action on this. He reported that testimony before the Committee on V:' 'AL/.'J/.~ the Future indicated the necessity of such prohibition and that cities were being asked to take a position on the question with a view toward introducing legislation. Councilman Considine observed that there are virtually no plant operations which cannot be equipped with controls making them acceptable from an air 12-16-69 - 4 - 18:7557 pollution point of view. He questioned the advisability of ruling out a total industry; that he would be willing to vote in favor on the basts of controlled emissions. A resolution will be prepared for consideration and it was MOVED ' by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll ~all vote as follows, that the resolution be drafted along that of the Board of Supervisors opposing the construction in the Los Angeles County Basir of additional power generating facilities utilizing fossil fuels.' ... I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council~en Butterworth, Rage, Helms, Arth Councilman Considine None OPERATION Council has expressed deep concern on the subject of vehicle air OF CITY pollution of late and staff has conducted an investigation to determine VEHICLES the feasibility of converting city vehicles to the use of natural gas, (natural gas) which, in their opinion, is the most promising inasmuch as this fuel Approved on produces 90% less air pollutants than gasoline and 20% less than other Trial Basis fuels. Attached to the December 12 report was a schematic indicating ~, ~' the principal parts of a Dual Fuel System and the manner of mounting ~.~/~ the equipment on a vehicle, The Director of Public Works and the City 7,4" +-' Manager have formally requested six conversion units for a period of J (>~' I'-".//-'; 1/ h' d h d f h ' t ' h ' t one year at no cost to t e c~ty an at teen 0 t ~s ~me t e Cl Y may either purchase or return the units. Progress reports will be presented and, barring unforeseen difficulties, the city may have natural gas-powered vehicles in operation early in 1970. ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:20 P.M. Council entered an executive session with the City Manager RECONVENED At 10:25 P.M. APPOINTMENTS Council concurred in new appointments to the following State and County League of California Cities committees and on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously the appointees were AUTHORIZED to attend the necessary meetings. STATE Mayor Arth International Municipal Cooperation Councilman Butterworth Vice-Chairman, Committee on the Future Counc ilman Hage Committee on rransportation City Clerk, Van Maanen Election Law and Administration, and City Clerk's Institute I City Manager, Cozad Committee on ~rban Environmental Qualtty COUNTY Mayor Arth Committee on Youth Councilman Hage Committee on Transportation City Manager, Cozad Committee on Storm Drain Bond Issues Chairman - Tech. Sub. Com. Recreation EMPLOYEE PERSONAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMS 0J.7P It was noted that Council considered, at a study se~sion on December 10, the question of whether a payroll deduction method would be authorized by Council if city employees agreed on a plan of channeling such deductions into personal investment accounts, which accounts might include life insur- ance programs, Staff did not propose anyone plan which determination should be made by the employees. tlt-tJ., . ~., It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that Council authorize discussions by employees witr 12-16-69 - 5 - ORDINANCE NO. 1405 ADOPTED f. /~/t ORDINANCE NO. 1406 ADOPTED / HELMS PROCEDURAL .ORDINANCE WAIVED EXPENSE APPROVED FOR MEETINGS 1;.~ If 18:7558 brokers of alternate savings plans and that Council agree that, should there be substantial interest among the employees for a particular plan, it would authorize payroll deductions for a plan. Walter Landor, 1654 Rodeo Road, retired broker, made numerous suggestions along the line of personal investments and presented some statistics con- cerning rating of various funds. Council noted his remarks for which Mayor Arth expressed appreciation. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1405, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ClIANGE 531-601 WEST DUARTE ROAD FROM R-l TO R-3." I It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1405 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No. 1405 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1406, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE IN THE R-l AND R-O ZONES." It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1406 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No. 1406 be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Hage, Helms, Arth Councilman Considine None I Some diSCussion held on the adopted flight pattern out of the El Monte Airport, In order to consider the following matters the prOV1Slons of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried On roll call vote as follows, that Council approve two expense items of the City Manager: 1) attendance at the Southern California Aviation meeting $15.00 (account no. 402-31) and 2) Sister City visitor dinner meeting $44.96 (account no. 409-32-4). 12-16-69 - 6 - 18:7559 UTILIT:i}1..J.# RATE The City Manager advised of a forthcoming increase in rates of the INCREASE Southern California Gas Company, EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZED/? - ;'14JV On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, an expenditure of not more than $50 was AUTHORIZED for suggestion boxes as requested by the Youth Commission. (From Council Contingency Account). ADJOURNMENT At 10:40 P.M. the meeting was adjourned SINE DIE on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. I {!f~M Mayor ~ ATTEST: ,a47/~Jl/~ City Clerk ' I 12-16-69 - 7 -