HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 5,1980
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTES
RECOGNITION
(Pollard)
GILB
HEARING
(Trac t
39239)
Feb. 19, 1980
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
AND
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 5, 1980
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in a
regular session on Tuesday, February 5, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. in
the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. Charles Crismeir, Jr., Arcadia Friends Church
Charles D. Mitchell, Arcadia Police Chief
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Councilmen Gilb, Parry,
Mayor Margett
Saelid, Pellegrino
On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry
Mayor Margett was excused.
On MOTION by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried unanimously the minutes of the adjourned regular and the
regular meetings of January 15, 1980 were APPROVED.
On behalf of the City Council Councilman Gilb presented a plaque
to Lewis C. Pollard in appreciation of his efforts and accomplish-
ments during his years of service to the City - 1963 to 1970,
1971 to 1979.
Councilman Saelid advised that the Arcadia PTA Council this date
honored local citizens for their outstanding involvement in terms
of working with the youth of the City. Honored were Mrs. Patricia
Wallace, Dr. Owen Van Buskirk and Councilman Gi1b.
Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Tract No. 39239 to
create an eight lot subdivision at 143 E. Sycamore Avenue. The
Planning Director explained the the Commission felt the proposed
subdivision would be too intense for the site and was not consistent
with the General Plan. The dissenting Commissioner noted that the
only two things substandard were two lot widths. He continued that
the total square footage was comparable to lots to the west .. the
zoning is R-1 and the tract would have 214 feet frontage on Sycamore,
353 feet on Oakhaven Road and 254 feet On Oakg1en Avenue. The average
lot size would be 10,438 sq. ft. The Planning Department recommended
approval of the tract subject to conditions outlined in the staff
report dated February 5. It was also submitted in part that this was
originally before the Commission as a Planned Unit Development and
then resubmitted as a single family one story conventional subdivision.
Mayor Pro Tempore Pellegrino declared the hearing open and the
applicant Milton Bade, 63 Birchcroft, referred to the drawings which
had been distributed to the City Council and stated in part tha,t the
homes as previously designed were not condominiums - the PUD regula-
tions and those for condominiums are entirely different. The homes
are now all single story with an average of 10,500 sq. ft. per lot.
Lot 6 does not quite have the frontage but back at the building line
there would be a width of 79 feet where basically a 75 foot home would
be acceptable. Mr. Bade also said in part that Lot 1 only has 65 foot
frontage but back at the building line there would be 95 feet. The
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eight lots would have considerably more than 7500 sq. ft and the
homes would all be in keeping with the neighborhood.
Joseph Sargis, 1611 Highland Oaks Drive, asked if Council is consider-
ing the same lot lines that the Commission did - or have they been
modified. Mr. Bade said the lot lines are the same. Mr. Sargis con-
tinued in part that it is unfortunate that there is information being
imparted to Council that was not available to the Commission. The
Commission did not know that Mr. Bade planned to build single family
residences nor would there be only one driveway on Sycamore.
Elissa Hillseth, 1222 Oakglen, said in part she would rather see
seven lots instead of eight as proposed and suggested deleting Lot 5
in an effort to be consistent with the homes in the area. In response
to her remarks about the space between the wash and the homes in the
area the Director of Public Works said he had no knowledge of any
excess right of way being disposed of by the Flood Control District.
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Ralph Alfieri, 1235 Oakhaven Lane, referred to Lot 1 which does not
conform to the width requirement but he was primarily interested
that there would be three garages on that property. He said parking
is so scarce the teachers take the available parking spaces for their
cars and with additional driveways there will really be a problem.
He suggested the deletion of Lot 5 and said that he would like to see
the land developed into something commensurate with the neighborhood.
Molly Spellman, 1236 Oakglen, was concerned about the traffic and
recited an incident involving a bicyclist. She was in favor of fewer
lots.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously.
Discussion ensued and it was noted in particular by Councilman Gilb
that the City Council is in a position at this time to set restric-
tions, however, if the subdivision is not approved now the developer
could expand the lots and the Council would not have anything to say.
The Planning Director submitted that Council could refuse to adopt
the Negative Declaration on the condition that two story homes would
adversely impact the environment unless it were restricted to one
story .. and then on that basis Council could adopt the Negative
Declaration even if he had seven lots conforming to code and in effect
there would be an environmental finding to connect the two story to
environmental impact.
Councilman Saelid felt a reasonable development could be accomplished
by redesigning the plan with the elimination of Lot 5 and move the
driveway off of Oakhaven onto Sycamore. He expressed concern with
environmental controls in an endeavor to control one or two story con-
struction. He was inclined to say that it appears to be a reasonable
development as long as it is kept to one story and was concerned as
to what Council would be giving up by requiring more.
Councilman Parry would like to see an attempt made to change the lot I
lines to reduce the subdivision to seven lots .. that if the plan were
to be approved at this time on the condition of one story homes Council
would be approving an unknown inasmuch as it would not know where those
seven lots would go .. this might result in more problems.
Mayor Pro Tempore queried whether or not the matter should be sent back
to the Planning Commission and the circumstances were explained by the
Planning Director. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
matter be continued to a date certain based on the legal advice that,
Council has three choices - to uphold the Commission in its denial,
approve the appeal with the condition that the homes would be single
story, or continue it for redesign with Mr. Bade's consent.
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It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Saelid
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the matter be CONTINUED
to February 19.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
Mayor Margett
Appeal to the Notice and Order to correct a substandard condition at
1426 Orlando Drive. A complaint was received by the Code Enforce-
ment Officer that the hedge at the above address was in violation of
the ordinance relating to vegetation and safety. This was confirmed
and pursuant to property maintenance procedure a Notice and Order for
Correction was directed to the owners. The owners subsequently appealed
this Order on the basis that the hedge does not constitute a fire hazard
anymore than any other form of vegetation in the area; that it does not
constitute a health hazard at this time and it does not represent a
safety hazard to either peaestrian or vehicular traffic.
Staff submitted in its report of February 5 that pedestrian and
vehicular traffic is not the same from one street to another; and that
this type of traffic on Orlando Drive is not substantial as it is a
cuI de sac; the subject hedge has been in existence for 12 years with-
out incident and if the situation were on another street relief from
compliance might not be warranted.
Mayor Pro Tempore Pellegrino declared the hearing open and the owner
of the subject property referred to pictures which have been circulat-
ed and his letter of appeal setting forth the facts which have been
presented by staff. He said in part that the hedge is maintained
constantly and is not a hazard.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously.
It was further MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the Appeal be sustained and that
the Notice and Order to correct a substandard condition at 1426 Orlando
Drive be reversed.
AYES Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino
NOE S None
ABSENT: Mayor Margett
The City Council adjourned in order to act as the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Members Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino
Member Margett
On MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Parry and carried
unanimously Member Margett was excused.
The Agency acknowledged a communication from Richard Powers, City
Manager of the City of Garden Grove and President of a new statewide
organization of redevelopment agencies named Community Redevelopment
Administrators. Attached were materials explaining the need for and
function of the organization. It was the consensus that membership
is indicated and it was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member
Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Agency author-
ize an expenditure of $500 for the initial membership fee. (Funds
available in the Agency budget.)
Member Parry said in part that at this time he could not see how the
organization could help on a local level. Member Saelid said he too
might not support if it were not for the fact that agencies and cities
are facing a problem of trying to figure out financing for the future..
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that what the organization can accomplish he did not think Arcadia
could do on its own.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Gilb, Sae1id, Pellegrino
Member Parry
Member Margett
The agenda item concerning acquisition of property at 119 - 121 La
Porte was withdrawn.
The Agency adjourned to 5 p.m. February 19, 1980.
Council reconvened.
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AUDffiNCE PARTICIPATION
TRACT NO.
37952 (Final)
TRACT NO.
37605 (Final)
HEARINGS
SCHEDULED
Ma rch 4
February 19
March 4
February 19
March 4
AWARD OF
CONTRACT
(Elec trend)
Traffic
Signals
BASIN
CLEAN OUT
ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
(Irr iga t ion
System)
Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, asked Council to consider
placing on the ballot the matter of a bond issue for the purpose
of senior citizen housing in an endeavor to ascertain whether or
not the residents would be in favor. It was noted that this matter
will be considered by Council at its February 19 meeting.
CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVED the final map of Tract No. 37952 for an 18 unit condominium
at 816-818 and 9834-9836 Naomi Avenue.
APPROVED the final map of Tract No. 37605 for a 14 unit condominium
at 881 - 887 W. Huntington Drive.
Planning Commission Res. No. 1127 recommending denial of Text Amend-
ment to permit hotels and motels in industrial zones on a Conditional
Use basis. MARCH 4.
Planning Commission Res. No. 1129 changing the side yard and rear
yard setback requirements for the R-M, R-O and R-l zones. FEBRUARY 19.
Planning Commission Res. No. 1130 to permit outdoor storage in C-2
and any less restrictive commercial or industrial zone on a Condition-
al Use Permit basis. MARCH 4.
Planning Commission recommendation for a text amendment changing R-3
zone development standards. FEBRUARY 19.
Planning Commission Res.
ment to allow commercial
Conditional Use Permit.
No. 1128 recommending
uses in an industrial
MARCH 4.
denial of text amend-
ZOne with an approved
AWARDED contract for the modification of traffic signals at Baldwin
Avenue and Duarte Road, Job No. 493 to Electrend, Inc., in the amount I
of $43,950;' all other bids were rejected and any informalities in the
bid and bidding process were waived. The Mayor and City Clerk were
AUTHORIZED to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney.
$49,000 was also appropriated from 2106 Gas Tax Funds to cover the cost
of construction, including engineering, inspection and contingencies.
APPROVED the request of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District
for permission to haul material via Grandview Avenue to Santa Anita
northerly to Elkins and easterly to the Santa Anita Debris Disposal
area. Conditions of approval were set forth in staff report dated
February 5, 1980. provisions of Ordinance No. 1377 relating to a fee
were waived.
APPROVED the plans and specifications and authorized the City Clerk
to advertise for bids for the Huntington Drive Irrigation System
Modification.
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PAINT
PURCHASE
(Orange Grove
Reservoir)
FIRE
APPARATUS
SOLD
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FACILITIES
DIAL-A-RIDE
LAW
ENFORCEMENT
ASSISTANCE
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HOSPITAL
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APPROVED the purchase of paint from the low bidder Barnes & Belaney
for 400 gallons rustoleum high gloss alkyd enamel paint and 40 gallons
of rust inhibitive primer for painting the outside of two steel water
reservoirs at the Orange Grove Plant .. painting will be done by the
Water Department forces. Funds in the Water Division budget.
APPROVED the offer of $25,000 from the City of Cocoa Beach, Florida
for the purchase of the 1962 Van Pelt 75' aerial apparatus Serial
No. L85RU3l25l9. Purchase price includes necessary repairs and/or
replacement items and equipment.
AUTHORIZED staff to solicit bids for the City Hall storage area
fencing and shelving and $8,500 was appropriated from Federal Revenue
Sharing Funds for this purpose.
APPROVED an agreement with Dial-A-Ride Consultant Wilbur Smith and
Associates for preparation of State and Federal Transit Grant
Applications. Mayor and City C1erk'authorized to execute the agree-
ment in ,form approved by the City Attorney.
AUTHORIZED the Mayor to declare the City's intention to join an
entitlement jurisdiction pursuant to the requirements contained in
the Justice System Improvement Act of 1979. Law Enforcement Assist-
ance Administration funds will be distributed by the State based on
a formula of criminal Justice expenditures plus population. An
Advisory Board will be appointed by the County Division of the League
of California Cities which will oversee the spending of these funds.
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN
GILB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN PARRY AND CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING ROLL
CALL VOTE:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, pellegrino
None
Mayor Margett
On July 2, 1979 the City Council adopted a resolution making findings
of fact and approved the proposed construction project for the Metho-
dist Hospital of Southern California. A request is now before Council
for approval of the revised plans. The structure is to be relocated
at the northwesterly corner of the site and will be two stories above
grade in lieu of the original three stories above grade. The parking
ratio is the same. The various city departments have tentatively
approved the plans subject to construction details such as signing,
landscaping and wheel chair ramps being provided per City standards.
The plans are consistent with the hospital's master plan.
In response to Councilman Gilb's concern Richard Hachten, Vice Presi-
dent of Administration for the Hospital, stated in part that they are
indeed concerned for the safety of the employees and all who visit the
facility as far as the parking area is concerned; that the architects
are currently working to improve the security and safety aspect; also
the stair cases must have security.
Ingress and egress was discussed and it was pointed out that the pro-
posed driveways will be able to handle emergency vehicles and the
Fire Chief said in part that his department had inspected the plan and
in fact had supplied the necessary data. Concern was expressed about
the location of one entrance and exit on Civic Center Place close to
Huntington Drive eastbound where traffic could back up when trying to
exit on Huntington Drive.
Following further discussion about
MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded
roll call vote as follows that the
this aspect of the plan it was
by Councilman Saelid and carried on
revised plans be approved with the
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HOSPITAL
con tinued
TRAFFIC
REPORT
(Santa Anita
Oaks)
Barriers to
be removed 0;
Oak Meadow Rd.
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request that the Hospital submit a revised plan indicating where the
easterly driveway on Civic Center Place is to be relocated or reasons
why it cannot be done.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
Mayor Margett
'The Director of Public Works submitted his report concerning the
results of a poll of the 23 residents on Oak Meadow Road relative to
the street closure at Orange Grove Avenue. Of the 21 replies, none
were in favor of retaining the temporary barriers or replacing them
with permanent barriers. The results were:
9 in favor of removal of existing barriers
6 in favor of removal only if barriers are
also removed from San Carlos
6 in favor of both the above
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In response to a suggestion that the Homeowner's Association should
be consulted Perry Cope said in part that it is his interpretation
that the barriers are not wanted. The Association has not discussed
it as yet however a meeting is to be held soon.
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the barriers at Oak Meadow
Road and Orange Grove Avenue be REMOVED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
Mayor Margett
The Director of Public Works reported on the safety problems at
Baldwin Avenue between Anoakia 18ne and Foothill Boulevard -- that
accident reports had been reviewed, traffic volune had been conducted
and the physical conditions on the road as well as at the school gate
had been investigated .. radar speed had been studied also. The find-
ings of the Department were that if a problem exists it is due to the
narrow gate and the high solid wall. It was recommended that the
School property owners be asked to widen the gate .. should be a min-
imum of 24 feet, which would require removing the existing gate.
During this consideration Councilman Gilb noted the shrubbery in the
immediate area and felt those residing at 701 Anoakia Lane should cut
back the shrubbery as it is difficult to see to the north. He also
noted the inability to see the 'miles per hour' signs posted there
as they too are hidden. It was said that the State installs those
signs.
Mark McCaslin, owner of the School property, felt the school should
have the same precautions posted as other schools -- a required 25 mph
zone -- he felt the answer is not in tearing down the wall but perhaps
to replace the sign to where it can be seen and make it a mandatory
25 mph zone. The Chief of Police explained the type of sign which
could be used.
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It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the report be received and
filed; that the staff's report be directed to the owner of the property.
Councilman Parry felt something should be done to improve the visibility
of the signs rather than just not being able to enforce it ... even if
a pavement sign indicating a school nearby was tried.
AYES
NOES
Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino
Councilman Parry - he would like to try at least some type of
cautionary sign.
ABSENT: Mayor Margett
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4882
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4885
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION
NO. 4886
ADOPTED
ORDINANCE
NO. 1693
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4882 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES,
APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARD MEMBERS AND FIXING COMPENSATION FOR THE
GENERAL MUNIC IPAL ELECTION OF SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1980,
HERETOFORE CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 4870 OF THE CITY COUNCIL."
It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the
full text be waived and ADOPTED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
Mayor Margett
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4885 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DELCARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT
OF, AND BRUSH, RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN
PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF."
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the
full text be waived and ADOPTED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT
ABSTAIN:
Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
Mayor Margett
Councilman Parry
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4886 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CrTY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF PORTIONS
OF BALDWIN AVENUE AND LIVE OAK AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE
SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES."
It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the
full text be waived and ADOPTED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
Mayor Margett
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1693, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CrTY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9233.8 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO REZONE PROPERTY AT 610-618 NORTH SANTA ANITA AVENUE FROM R-3
TO C-l."
It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried On roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the
full text be waived and INTRODUCED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino
None
Mayor Margett
Councilman Saelid referred to the Finance Director's proposal that
due to inflation as well as increased utility costs the burden now
placed on senior citizens who no longer qualify for exemption from
the utility tax is becoming more of a problem and he had suggested
increasing the income limitation from $5000 to $7000 for single persons
and from $7500 to $12,000 for married couples. Council concurred and
it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and
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carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation be
APPROVED for the increased income limitation.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT :
Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Sae1id, Pellegrino
None
Mayor Margett
Brought up shrubbery on Foothill Boulevard which impedes traffic.
Councilman Parry MOVED that staff be instructed to trim the area.
Motion seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Sae1id, Pellegrino
None
Mayor Margett
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Was advised that the formation of a Charter Revision Commission is
to be discussed February 19.
At 11:00 p.m. the meeting adjourned to 5 p.m. February 19, 1980
in the Conference Room.
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