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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 2,1979_2 <. 23:9867 MINUTES ARCADIA CITYCOUNCn. AND THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JOINT MEETING INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL VISITOR HEARING (Setback modi fica tions) 250 Colorado Bl. APPROVED I REGUIAR MEETING OCTOBER 2, 1979 e City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in re ular session on Tuesday, October 2, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. G. Strathern, Arcadia Congregational Church irector William Woolard PRESENT: ABSENT: On MOTION by carried the Mi September 18 we as he was absent Councilman Henry Mayor Margett announ October 16 October 16 October 23 October 23 October 30 November 9 Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett uncilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Gilb and tes of the adjourned and regular meetings of APPROVED. Mayor Margett abstained from voting t that time. from the City of El Monte was welcomed da tes for meetings as follows: 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5 p.m. Home Occupation Ordinance Public Hearing on complaints received concerning rooster at 1202 Mayflower Av. Fire - Dispatch Center Housing Arcadia Redevelopment Agency - American Savings and Loan continued hearing - and Republic Development Company hearing. Council-Management Retreat 9 a.m. Appeal filed by the Los Angeles Tu Club, Inc., from the Planning Commission's approval of setback mo 'fications along Colorado Place for proposed office buildings at 250 . Colorado Boulevard to be developed by the Glendale Development ompany. Staff reported on the conditions imposed by the Commission i its approval (Report dated October 2, 1979). The modifications.gr ting a reduction in the setback along Colorado Place adjacent-,to he property was appealed as was the condition that the median stri on Colorado Place be extended southerly to block left turns to from the driveways on the property. It was submitted in the lett of appeal that the reduction in setback would seriously interfe with the possibility of future widening of the street. The Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc., the Glendale De elopment Company and staff met and worked out an acceptable revis plan which is before the City Council at this time. Project rals were dis- played and discussed at length and it was indicate that the Glendale Development Company will dedicate property ecessary to provide for a 10 foot wide right turn lane on Colora Place and the building would be shifted toward Colorado Boulevard. ew setbacks were also indicated. All modifications for the revised Ian are set forth in the communication dated October 2, 1979. Mayor Margett declared the hearing open and Ray Rogers, President 10-2-79 - 1 - 23:9868 and General Manager of the Turf Club said in part he was sorry they did not receive the notice of the hearing before the Commission as it could have made its concerns known at that time. He expressed accor revised plan as otherwise it would have created a problem. Glandale Development Company, expressed appreciation operation he has received from the City staff - also the ives of the Turf Club. I Joseph Sarg s, 1611 Highland Oaks Drive, Planning Commissioner but speaking as n individual, stated in part that in his opinion the Turf Club is ot appealing modifications as approved by the Commission - but an entire new plan - which the Commission has not seen... and said for the r cord that the median strip had been suggested by the Planning staff s a viable alternative. The Commission had actually felt the propose use would be too intensive for the site but had endeavored to ac mmodate the developer who was proposing to con- struct a good bui ing on difficult property. If planning procedure is to be followed e matter should be returned to the Commission so it could consider t e new plan... that this is not legally required but would be approp 'ate but that Council of course has the final authority. He felt r an insult not to inform the Commissioners of the new set of circum tances and asked that the Commission be informed of any pend in matters which are of concern to the Commission e heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by by Councilman Parry and carried unani- No one else desiring to Councilman Gilb, seconde mously. Councilman Saelid stated in art that in discussing this with Councilman Parry they were a so concerned with what Mr. Sargis presented.. that the plan is ifferent from that considered by the Commission.. Normally in thes situations it would be returned to the Commission. He could readily derstand the impact on the developer and did not like to see him pen ized, however, in his opinion it would be a discourtesy to the Co ission not to send it back when there are significant changes and the City does have procedures .for this type of thing. Councilmar. Gilb felt this is a diff ent situation and submitted in part that the Turf Club had not rece ved notification of the hearing before the Commission at which time i s concerns could have been discussed and it is not inconceivable hat at that time the changes could have been made and perhaps appro d. He noted that those who were affected talked with the developer nd through an agreement the plan was revised; that the developer had voluntarily accommodated the Turf Club in order 'to prevent a major tra fic problem. He felt the developer should not be penalized for some hing the City created. He would support the new plan. I Councilman Pellegrino stated in part that th subject property has been difficult to develop and commended Glend Ie Development Company on the proposed office building. He did quest on who would pay for the street work involved. Councilman Parry felt the compromise is a good 0 but was concerned with the traffic at the intersection and in respo se to a question was advised that the adjacent Church had been appr sed of the proposal. He acknowledged that the parties involved had agree on the new plan, still it was too important not to refer it back to e Commission. He would like the plan to go back to the Commission d considered as expeditiously as possible. ':; It was then MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Counc lman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows tha the appeal be granted and that the revised plans be APPROVED subjec to all specified conditions by the Planning Department, Police and Public 10-2-79 - 2 - \ 23:9869 Works Departments and that the offer to dedicate be ACCEPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT' Councilmen Gilb, Pellegrino, Margett Councilman Parry, Saelid None Counc il strictly back to t it will' be n Saelid stated for the record that his "NO" vote was ecause he believes this type of thing should be referred Commission for its consideration... however he does feel fine development. Councilman cautious and it will be a rry in voting "NO" ee it returned to od development. said he would rather be a little' the Commission, however, he too felt I Mayor Margett, ith reference to the remarks made by Mr. Sargis, said he also was concerned about how this has been handled, but that in this par 'cular instance it was politically expedient for Council to take t action it did. He asked Mr. Sargis to convey to the Commission at it is not the desire of the City Council to exercise it in any y.. that the Council holds the Commission in high esteem. HEARING (Driveway Ramp) APPROVED Request of the Provide e Enterprises for a variance from the Building Code concernin a driveway ramp for a proposed condominium at 825-831 Golden West A enue. The Planning Department advised that the request complies with t he driveway ramp design standards currently being considere by the Planning Department. Mayor Margett declared the aring open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carr ed. It was further MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman rry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the variance be g nted. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, None None Saelid, Margett WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES The City Council received the tement charges for 1978-79 as submitted by the County Agricultural ommissioner. Locations of each parcel were indicated on the list which had been posted as required. No objections were lodged an it was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and rried on roll call vote as follows that the County Auditor be instr ted to enter the amounts against the respective parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, None None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, spoke to an e ected increase in electric and gas rates and suggested that if the C ty is in need of more funds in the Water Department that it consider using General Funds instead of raising the water rates. That witH the 7 percent utility tax and the utility rates going up there wil be a sub- stantial amount of money coming into the City just fr the utility tax. nters in the ed if there reed it is what the Mrs. Bruce, 1012 Sunset, spoke to the situation of the community and noted the increases she has received and a is anything the City Council could do. The City Council a problem which probably will only increase but questioned 10-2-79 - 3 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TRACT 33763 Extension WORK I COMPLETION (Sidewalks) SLURRY SEAL TRACT 33724 CHRISTMAS TREE SALES OCTOBER 16 , ". \ RESOLUTION NO. 4858 ADOPTED AS AMENDED I ClAIM DENIED (B yrne) COYOTE CONTROL AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED 23:9870 Council could actually do. This will be one of the topics in the forthcoming housing discussion to be held on October 23 at 5:30 p.m. CONSENT ITEMS conditional use permit 79-14 and modification M-79-ll7 (Resolu .on No. 1113) granting a conditional use permit for a 4 unit apartmen complex at 115 El Dorado Street. ix month extension to April 31, 1980 for Tract No. 33763 - 'vision at 624-644 W. Foothill Boulevard. ACCEPTED sid completed by to the terms 0 alk construction on Mayflower and Naomi Avenues as ichael D. Stewart and authorized final payment pursuant the contrac t. AUTHORIZED the Grading Company Funds was appropr suance of a purchase order to D & r roadway slurry seal - $1000 of ted for this work. D Maintenance & State Gas Tax in Tract No. 33724, Kari Way, ACCEPTED the stree as improvements hav SCHEDULED public hear g for October 16 on Text Amendment to allow the sale of Christmas Trees and Fireworks on property zoned R-3 which abuts commerciall zoned property. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT SAELID, SECONDED BY COUNC VOTE AS FOLLOWS: TEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN N PELLEGRINO AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Pa ry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett None None The City Attorney presented and xplained the content of Resolution No. 4858 entitled: "A RESOLUTIO OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING THE ASST. CIT MANAGER TO FILE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOR~TION, UREA MASS TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, A GRANT APPLICATION FOR CAPI~L ASSIS NCE FUNDS UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSIT ACT OF 1964 AS AMENDED FOR E PURCHASE OF A VAN WITH LIFT AND RAD 10 . " AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, None None It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seco and carried on rol'l..call vote as .\ the full text be waiv.ed and tha t ed by Councilman Pellegrino that the further reading of be ADOPTED as amended. , Saelid, Margett On recommendation of the Insurance Adjuster a the City Attorney the claim of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insuranc Company and for Holly Byrne was DENIED on MOTION by Councilman rry, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, None None , It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Council n Parry and carried On roll call vote as follows that the Letter 0 Agreement between the Los Angeles County Agricultural Comnlissione and the City of Arcadia for coyote control for the fiscal year 1979-80 be APPROVED and that the Assistant City Manager be and he is hereby ~UTHORIZED to execute same. . 10-2-79 - 4 - '. .,~ '-. ITEM REFERRED TO PlANNING COMMISSION I HOUSING ELEMENT Genera 1 Plan OAK GLEN SLOPE MUNIC IPAL DATA SYSTEM RECOGNITION APPOINTMENT EXECUTIVE SESS ION ADJOURNMENT OCT. 16, 6 p.m. I 23: 9871 In consideration thereof the City agrees to pay the County the actual costs of services, labor and materials in the performance of the work up 6 a maximum of $2000. Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None from the decision of the Planning Commission concerning an f a restaurant at 100 E. Live Oak Avenue will be referred 'ssion inasmuch as there are substantial revisions. This on MOTION b Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unan ously. The City Manag explained that October 12 is the deadline set by the Department of H sing and Community Development for notification from the City as to its inclusion of a housing element in the City's General Plan. As soon as additional data is obtained response will be made. Staff will prepare a ease a drainage probl ecommendation as to what the City can do to from a new subdivision in the hillside area. The Finance Director exp ained problems the City is experiencing with the data processing which is now based in Anaheim and said staff is exploring another joint 0 ration with the Cities of Claremont, San Dimas and Glendora. Evelyn Chivers, Deputy City C erk, will attend the next regular meeting to receive an award fo her years of service. Mrs. Chivers is moving to Durango, Colorado. On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, sec ded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried C. Robert Arth was appoint d to another two year term on the Los Angeles County Watershed Commis ion. At 9:25 p.m. the City Council n executive session) RECONVENED at 9:45 p.m. and ADJOURNED T Conference Room. 16 at 6 p.m. in the ~n City Clerk ~~~ .10-2-79 \ - 5 - " "