HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 19,1980
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF TIlE CITY CLERK
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mDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
I'RE SENTA T ION
OATH
ADMINISTERED
HEARING
(Lot Split)
Appeal
Granted
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 19, 1980
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in a regular
session on August 19, 1980 at 7:30 p,m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council
Chamber.
Paul Blanchard, Administrator of the Santa Anita Church
Councilman Charles E, Gilb
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino
Councilman Saelid
On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried
unanimously Councilman Saelid was excused.
On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried
unanimously the minutes of the a djourned regular meetings of July 16
and August 5, the Special Meeting and Regular Meeting of August 5 were
APPROVED.
Mayor Pellegrino presented a plague in appreciation of the efforts and
accomplishments of Stephen Kimbrough, former Personnel Director. Mr,
Kimbrough has accepted a position as Assistant City Manager of Temple
City.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Argyris C, Trigonis
who has been appointed to the Sister City Commission for a four year
term. Councilman Gilb explained the part Mr. Trigonis has played with
Arcadia's Sister City, Tripolis, Greece.
Appeal filed from the decision of the Planning Commission for denial of
an application to create two lots from one lot at 504-506 LeRoy Avenue.
The Planning Director explained that the majority Commissioners who voted
for denial felt the approval of a 44 foot wide lot in lieu of 75 feet
could set a precedent for other such lot splits and that there had not
been an economic hardship established. The two dissenting Commissioners
who were in favor of the lot split felt the property has existed with two
houses on the lot for many years and that the lot split would not change
the physical appearance of the neighborhood.
Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Jim Coughlin, attorney for
the applicants, submitted in part that the property has existed in its
present status for over 23 years. He noted the other lots in the immedi-
ate neighborhood which have been split and are 40 ft. wide and 46,35 feet
wide. The configuration, nor the atmosphere of the area, will not be
changed. He continued in part that they are agreeable to all of the con-
ditions which the Planning Commission has imposed if the lot split is
approved - that is, to add a carport to Lot 2 as well as to put in a sewer
lateral. He also explained the reasons for litigation which is now in
progress which cannot be consummated until a legal lot split is obtained.
Leslie Bloom, 21 E, Las Flores Avenue, explained the inability to obtain
clear title until the matter is straightened out, He noted that both
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houses in question have
quite well maintained.
hood.
individual driveways, separate garages and are
He felt that they are an asset to the neighbor-
Elbert Anderson, 510 W. LeRoy Avenue, said that he has known the owners
of the subject property for many years and he has always assumed the lots
were separate parcels; that he has two houses on his lot and there are
many such improvements in the neighborhood. He was in support of the re-
quest.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried unanimously.
Councilman Haltom, as Council Liaison to the Planning Commission, said
in part that he was present when this matter was considered. That he I
is in support of the request.. it will solve a legal entanglement...
that it has existed in this way for more than 20 years and will meet the
criteria of other lots along the street. That it appears a comedy of
errors has brought the situation and he did not think the lot split would
set a precedent .. this is a special issue and should be treated as such.
Councilman Gilb commented in part that he agreed with Councilman Haltom's
observations ... except that it is not up to Council to solve legal pro-
blems. He would support the request.
Councilman Haltom MOVED that Council finds that the evaluations of the
environmental impacts as set forth in the attached initial study are appro-
priate and that the project will not have a significant negative effect
on the environment and that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed;
that the parcel map is consistent with the General plan and the discharge
from the subject parcels into the sewer system will not violate require-
ments prescribed by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board
for this region. That the appeal be granted subject to all conditions
set forth in the Planning Commission's report.
Councilman Dring seconded the motion and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino
None
Councilman Saelid
HEARING
APPEAL
GRANTED
Appeal to Planning Commission's denial of a modification application to
enlarge an existing garage for the main dwelling on a lot with two one
family dwellings at 1780 S. Santa Anita Avenue; also the condition that
a covenant be recorded which would require the removal or remodeling of
the non-conforming rental structure within a 20 year period. It was sub-
mitted that in September of 1963 an ordinance was adopted which permitted
no more than one single family dwelling on anyone lot in R-l zone ...
Prior to that date one could have several single family dwellings depend-
ing on the size of the lot. In 1979 an ordinance was adopted whereby some
minor modifications were permitted which would alleviate some of the hard-
ships people were experiencing when they had more than one house on their
property.
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Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Gary Cogorno, son of the
owners of said property, said in part that he had appeared before the
Planning COIlJllission to ask for the living space and garage without having
to sign the covenant. He said in part that he was asking for the garage
which would be added to the main dwelling... that the existing single car
garage attached to the main building would be removed " the rental unit
has a single garage " the property is in excellent condition. In response
to a question he said further that he does not intend to remove an existing
old oak tree.
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HEARING
Driveway
Ramp
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ROLL CALL
FACADE
33 E,
Huntington
Drive
APPROVED
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No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously.
Councilman Haltom MOVED to grant the Appeal and that the modification be
approved for a two car garage without the covenant requirement. Motion
seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino
None
Councilman Saelid
Request for a variance to the driveway ramp requirements for a proposed
condominium at 25-31 E. Colorado Boulevard. The request is consistent
with the driveway ramp design which has been approved in recent variance
applications,
Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be
heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by
Councilman Dring and carried unanimously. It was further MOVED by Councile .
man Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as
follows that the proposed variance be APPROVED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT :
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino
None
Councilman Saelid
The City Council then recessed in order to act as the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino
Member Saelid
On MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Dring, Member Saelid was
excused.
Staff advised that a request has been submitted to improve the facade at
the rear of 33 E, Huntington Drive. The plans are compatible with the
standards and other requirements of the redevelopment plan. During this,
consideration George Williams, the applicant, explained that they would
like to add the facade basically because the building is below grade and
this would raise the building height,
It was MOVED by Member Dring, seconded by Member Gilb and carried on roll
call vote as follows that based on the findings set forth in the staff re-
port the preliminary plans for the rear facade improvements at 33 E, Hunt-
ington Drive be APPROVED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino
None
Member Saelid
I ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned to 7 p.m. September 2, 1980.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, said in part that she was im-
pressed with the positive dialogue and results of the joint meeting held
this date with the School Board. She asked Council to see what could be.
done about the temperature in the Council Chamber - that the air condi-
tioning does not seem to function correctly. She said the Library is
a 1 so very co ld. She wa s then slvised on bids rece i ved for the sewer s ys-
tern deficiency study; that many bids had been received with the contract
going to the low bidder.
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CONTRACT
AWARD
WATERLINE
PROJECTS'
CONSULTANT
RETA INED
WATER WELL
PURCHASE
SEPTEMBER 2
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Council received the results and recommendation for the award of contract
for the installation of the Civic Center Fire Protection Waterline (Phase
II) from City Hall to Holly Avenue. This project is budgeted for this
year and a commitment has been received from the Methodist Hospital to pay
its share of the costs. Bids were also submitted for the purchase of the
required material.
It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the low bid of Valverde Construction, Inc.,
in the amount of $91,855 be accepted; that all other bids be rejected and
any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived
and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in
form approved by the City Attorney; that the purchase of materials be ap-
proved in the amount of $63,361.37 and that $93,503.82 be accepted from
the Hospital as its share of the cost and that $61,742.55 be appropriated
from the Water Fund for the city portion.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen
None
Councilman
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Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino
Sae lid
Council received the proposals and recommendation for the retention of a
consulting engineer for various water line projects as indicated in the
staff report dated August 19. Two of the projects are needed to provide
increased fire protection infue area they serve and to replace old and
undersized lines. The third project will provide increased water system
reliability to the area south of Huntington Drive and west of Baldwin Ave-
nue. It was submitted by staff that the low bidder's project manager de-
signed the Orange Grove "G" and "H" Booster Station and a review of their
work for other municipalities has been satisfactory.
It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the firm of John Jones & Associates be
retained as the consulting engineer for this project and that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by
the City Attorney for a not-to-be exceeded price of $4,000.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino
None
Councilman Saelid
Staff advised that for several years discussions have been held with Mon-
rovia on the possibility of acquiring its Chapman Well and Reservoir and
exchanging its water rights in the Raymond Basin for an equivalent amount
of Arcadia water rights in the main San Gabriel Basin. An appraiser had
been retained to prepare an appraisal of the land and facilities in order
to establish a fair market value. The results indicate the land at
$131,670 and the physical plant at $42,250 or a total of $173,920. With
the exchange of water rights $261,525 '" or a total of $435,445, Ad-
vantages to both cities were set forth in the staff report dated August
19. In order to utilize the facilities it would be necessary to construct
a booster pumping station at the Chapman reservoir which ww ld cost between
$75,000 and $100,000. Sufficient funds are in the Water Division Unappro-
priated ending balance for 1979-80,
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Councilman Gilb MOVED to approve the acquisition of the Chapman facilities
for $200,000 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorzied to execute
the appropriate documents in form approved by the City Attorney. Motion
seconded by Mayor Pellegrino.
Councilman Dring questioned the expense involved and the rate of return;
also that the well would have to last at least 11 years for the City to
recoup its initial investment ... that the huge amount of money could be
spent for different purposes based on priority allocation by the Council.
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STREET
IMPROVEMENT
SANTA CLARA
September 2
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ACCEPTANCE
OF WORK
WHEEL CHA IR
RAMPS
ORDINANCE
NO. 1709
INTRODUCED
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CLAIM
DENIED
(Brockus)
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Roll call vote was then taken on the motion.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Pellegrino
Councilmen Dring, Haltom
Councilman Saelid
TIllS MATTER WILL BE BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL AGAIN ON SEPTEMBER 2.
Staff advised on the results of bids received and made recommendation for
the award of contract for the improvement of Santa Clara from Second Ave-
nue to the Santa Anita Wash - Job. No. 492. It was noted by the Director
of Public Works that the right-of-way for this project was acquired by
condemnation and included in the judgment was a stipulation that the City
spend not less than $9,759 for concurrent improvements, i. e., curbs,
gutters and sidewalks within one year of the entry of the judgment which
was October 2, 1979. The project also includes the installation of a de-
ficient storm drain, widening the A. C. pavement extending sewer connec-
tions and appurtenant work.
It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Mayor Pellegrino that the
low bid of Crowell & Larson in the amount of $66,950.38 be accepted; that
all other bids be rejected; that any informalities or irregularities in
the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney.
Councilman Dring felt that inasmuch as the area to be improved is in the
redevelopment area which may be changed or realigned as a result of such
development that he could not see spending so much in order to save $9,759.
In response to an inquiry by Councilman Haltom the entire litigation which
brought about this situation was explained by the City Attorney.
Roll call vote was then taken on the motion.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Pellegrino
Councilmen Dring, Haltom
Councilman Sae lid
TIllS MATTER WILL BE ON THE AGENDA FOR SEPTEMBER 2.
Upon advice by staff that the construction of wheel chair ramps - Job No.
498 has been satisfactorily completed it was MOVED by Councilman Dring,
seconded by Mayor Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that
the work of Crowell and Larson be ACCEPTED and that final payment be author-
ized pursuant to the contract.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino
None
Councilman Saelid
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and
read the title of Ordinance No. 1709 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF TIlE CITY
OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9269.3
THEREOF TO REQUIRE UPGRADING OF 'PARKING FACILITIES UPON CHANGE OF USE WHICH
REQUIRES A GREATER NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES."
It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of
Ordinance No. 1709 be waived and INTRODUCED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT :
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino
None
Councilman Saelid
On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on
roll call vote as follows the claim of Helen M. Brockus was denied.
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DRING
(Fire
Ra ting)
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
CLA 1M
DENIED
(premi)
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AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino
None
Councilman Saelid
Submitted for Council consideration the possibility of having staff review
the fire rating, cost and benefits of an improved rating. It was noted
that this would take about three months to obtain an outline for the first
review by Council; that it would not be expensive in terms of dollars...
the most time consuming would be made by the fire department. Ray Locke
of the fire department responded to questions. advising that Arcadia is
now at Class III which was placed about 8 years ago ... that to improve
the water lines would help in the rating. It was the consensus of the
Council that staff proceed on this review.
At 9:25 p.m. Council entered an executive session. Reconvened.
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On MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried
on roll call vote as follows the claim of Interinsurance Exchange of the
Automobile Club of Southern California, Subrogee of Guru and Roseanne
Premi and for the premi's deductible was DENIED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino
None
Councilman Saelid
ADJOURNEMENT At 9:50 p.m. the meeting adjourned to 7 p.m. September 2, 1980.
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ATTEST:
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