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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 15,1966 I INVOCATIOI1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (3-1-66) HEARING (Fire Code) ORDINANCE NO. 1319 Adopted I HEARING (weed removal) j.-II t/.~ 17 :674l M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 15, 1966 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 P.M., March 15, 1966. Mayor Conrad T. Reibold Mayor Conrad T. Reibold PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Forman, Turner, Reihold Councilmen Balser, Considine The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 1, 1966, were APPROVED as submitted in writing on MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously. Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open on proposed Ordinance No. 1319, amending and repealing certain sections of the Arcadia Municipal Code and adding thereto, and adopting by reference the 1965 Edition of the Fire Prevention Code. No one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously. Whereupon the City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1319, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE III OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER I THEREOF CONTAINING PARTS 1 THROUGH 4 AI1D SECTIONS 3111 THROUGH 3146.2 AND BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER I CONTAINING PARTS 1 THROUGH 5, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 1965 EDITION OF THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, WITH DELETIONS, AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS." MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1319 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Forman, Turner, Reibold None Councilmen Balser, Considine Councilman Turner further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1319 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Forman, Turner, Reibold None Councilmen Balser, Considine Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open and inquired if anyone desired to protest the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish and refuse, as set, forth in Resolution No. 3849. No one responding, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously. 1. 3-l5-66 LOT SPLIT (Appeal) p: ,,"3:: ~ 17: 6742 It was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the Superintendent of Weed Abatement be instructed to proceed with such removal, cost of same to be assessed upon the lots and lands from which or in front of which such weeds and such rubbish, refuse and dirt are removed, and such costs will constitute a lien upon such lots and lands until paid. An appeal was filed by the Messrs, Ronstad and Adashek from the decision of the Planning Commission in its denial of a lot split application for division of property at 501 Woodruff Avenue. The Planning Director explained that the property extends back to a distance of 435' to a point where Los Altos Avenue would extend through; that the applicants proposed to divide the lot into two parcels with l70' depth for the lot on Woodruff Avenue and the balance of the land would face Los Altos Avenue. He continued that the application had been denied as it was the consensus of the Commission that it would be a better development of the entire area if it Were possible to have all of the property owners cooperate to extend Los Altos Avenue, thereby providing for the orderly development of all of the property. Certain conditions had been recommended to be applicable if the City Council should approve the lot split. (Report dated February 23, 1966). I Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open on the matter. Mr. Joe Ronstad, 6641 Barela, Arcadia, addressed the City Council and in response to his request the City Clerk read in its entirety the letter of appeal dated March 3, 1966, in which it was offered to deed to the City the northerly 40' of the property for a future street and that the necessary funds to fully cover the cost of street improvements for a future 60' street be deposited in a trust fund. Mr. George Mason, 505 Los Altos Avenue (across the street from the proposed new lot) opposed what in his opinion is a piecemeal method of the development of the property in the subject area. He opposed some of the conditions which had been recommended by the Planning Commission should the City Council approve the lot split, referring specifically to Item 3 (water services shall be to the satisfaction of the Water Superintendent); No.5 (install 6" sewer lateral to property line to serve parcel No. 1 and extend 8" sewer line westerly) and No. 10 (1' strip of land at the end of the street along the north line of street to be granted fee simple to the City). He stated that this would place the l' strip between his property and the proposed street forcing him to pay for this part of the development. Mr. Mason continued by referring to a subdivision which had been proposed for the area some time ago by the Westman Development Corporation, at which time the Street was to be put through at no 1 expense to him if he would dedicate the l' strip which he had agreed to do; that considerable time had been spent by his Attorney and the City Attorney working out the details; however the subdivider had subsequently withdrawn his offer and the subdivision did not proceed. He commented that the sewer and water lines, as well as all utilities, had been brought to the street in front of his property at his own expense. He concluded in part that he stands on the same conditions as previously and referred to a letter which the City wrote him about a year ago stating that if he would dedicate the strip of land that there would be no expense involved in the improvement of the street. No one else desired to speak to the matter was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Turner, Forman and carried unanimously. and the hearing portion seconded by Councilman 2. 3-15-66 : 1 , , . I ~ ' 17:6743 1 Considerable discussion ensued on the safest access for the proposed lot on Los Altos Avenue - a half street or a driveway similar to that which currently exists at the end of Los Altos Avenue. In reviewing the recommendations of the Planning Commission concerning stipulations if the lot split were approved by the City Council, Councilman Turner stated in part that they cover the situation and referred to the applicant's willingness to pay for the full 60' street; that he would prefer having the applicants pay for their pro rata share if and when the street goes through, in which event the property owners across the street from the subject lot would pay their share the same as the other property owners for the full length of the street necessary to take it from Los Altos Avenue to Florence Avenue. Mr. Ronstad stated in part that he would agree to partici- pating on a pro rata basis in the cost of the street to an exit on Florence Avenue. At this point in the proceedings Mrs. George Mason stated in part "that she resented the inference that they would ride free on somebody else's deal; that they are willing to dedicate the land; that it is worth as much as anyone else's land and that they would also be giving up their privacy which is worth something". Councilman Turner MOVED that the City Council indicate its intention to approve the final lot split upon compliance with conditions as set forth in Planning Commission report dated February 23, 1966, outlined below, with the added condition that the applicants pay their pro rata share of the cost of extending Los Altos Avenue to Florence Avenue: l. Submit a final map by a registered civil engineer or licensed surveyor. 2. Pay a $25.00 final approval fee. 3. Water services shall be to the satisfaction of the Water Superintendent. 4. Remove structures or buildings from Parcel No, 1. Bring non-conforming structures on No. 2 to Code. 5. Install 6" sewer lateral to property line to serve Parcel No.1 and extend 8" sewer line westerly. 6. Dedicate 39.33 feet for street widening (westerly prolongation of the southerly line of Los Altos). 1 7. Arrange for rear property utility service and dedicate necessary easement to utility companies. 8. Parkway grading and planting to be made to conform to provisions of Sections 7211, 7220 and 7221 of the Municipal Code. 9. Address of Parcel No.1 to be 502 Los Altos. 10. 1 ft. strip at end of street and along north line of street be granted fee simple to the City. 11. All parkway and street improvements fronting Parcels No, 1 and No. 2 shall conform to City Standards and to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works. 12. All plans for street improvements shall be to the satis- faction of the Department of Public Works. 3. 3-l5-66 SIDEWALK SALE (WAB&P) a,;plt EASTER CIRCUS (WAB&P) A;P~ 17 :6744 l3. All structures shall conform to requisite front, side and rear yard setback requirements. 14. Prior to the submission of the final map, resubmit plot plan showing all structures on lot and relation to proposed lot split line and lot lines. 15. Locate all the proposed structures on the easterly 75 feet of Parcell. This will permit the remaining part of the lot at some future point in time to be incorporated into the develop- ment of the balance of the area, if and when Los Altos Avenue is extended. 1 Prior to taking the roll call vote on the motion discussion was held on the proposed Trust Fund to be set up and the City Attorney suggested consideration of the pro rata costs of the street to a terminus as approved by the City. It was noted that staff would have to tabulate the amount of the pro rata share of the costs of opening the street and the applicants would then have to deposit the specified sum. Councilman Turner then AMENDED his motion to include that the pro rata costs be based to the terminal point approved by the City Council (the terminus point could either be Florence Avenue or a cul de sac) and that a Trust Fund be set up for a period of ten years. MOTION seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Forman, Turner, Reibold None Councilmen Balser, Considine Following this action Councilman Turner further MOVED that a half street be installed at this time, cost of this improvement to be pro rated as a credit against the total cost of extending the street to an approved terminus. This MOTION was seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Forman, Turner, Reibold None Councilmen Balser, Considine It was MOVED by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that the request of the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association for permission to hold a sidewalk sale on Saturday March 19, 1966 between 10 A.M. and 5 P.M. be APPROVED. Sale to be held on both sides of Baldwin Avenue, between Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue. Included in said approval was the request that all I parking be prohibited on said streets with the Association to barricade the parking stalls. It was MOVED by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that the request of the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association for permission to hold a circus party in the parking lot west of the stores on Baldwin Avenue between Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue on Friday and Saturday, April 1st and 2nd, between 10 A.M. and sunset each day; and that all permit fees in connection with this event be waived. 4. 3-l5-66 17:6745 !};~ It was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that a refund of $10.00 be made to Mrs. Melba M. Pierce. Mrs. Pierce formerly owned the Arcadia Nutrition Center at 33 S. First Avenue, and said amount represents the unused portion of her 1966 business license fee. REFUND AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Forman, Turner, Reibold None Councilmen Balser, Considine I HARNESS It was MOVED by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Forman and RACES carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the (Traffic City Manager be APPROVED and that the sum of $6,000 be transferred control) from Unappropriated Surplus Account No. 290 in the General Fund to Police Department Account No. 421-5 to cover the cost of extra traffic 9: ~~~., ' control in connection with the 1966 Harness Racing meet at the Santa O-ff',!""~},,{it{:,\,'Anita Race Track, AYES: Councilmen Forman, Turner, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine Stop Signs The City Manager advised that with the opening of the new Baldwin- SoxkerElementary School at Lemon and Holly Avenues, it will be necessary to install stop signs which will make this a four-way stop intersection. RESOLUTION NO. 3858 Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3858, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCrL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF HOLLY AVENUE WITH LEMON AVENUE A FOUR-WAY STOP INTERSECTION AND DIRECTING THE PLACING AND MAINTAINING OF STOP SIGNS THEREAT." MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3858 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Forman, Turner, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine Councilman Forman further MOVED that Resolution No. 3858 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as fo1.lows: 1 AYES: Councilmen Forman, Turner, Reibold NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine s: (};~;/hJ"',J;i;, The City Manager advised that complaints have been received from property owners on the east side of Sunset Boulevard concerning the hours during which construction equipment is moved in and out of the site of the May Company building at Sunset Boulevard and Michillinda Avenu~. COMPLAINTS (construction disturbance) After considerable discussion it was MOVED by Councilman Forman seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance restricting 5. 3-15-66 SCAG .J.. I () 03 17: 6746 construction activities between specific hours without obtaining a special permit. It was noted that this regulation would allow the Police Department to cite any violator within the City. The City Manager submitted material received from the Planning Committee of the Los Angeles City Council and advised that it has been requested that the legislative bodies of the various munici- palities express opinions concerning a proposed voluntary organi- zation for cooperative efforts on problems common to the urban area of which the City and County of Los Angeles are the hub, It was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that Mayor Reibold attend the meeting to be held on March 16, 1966. 1 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION RESOLUTION NO. 3857 Adopted ADJOURNMENT Mr. Frank Zrna, 722-724 Sunset Boulevard addressed the City Council at length and in substance lodged a complaint concerning the hours during which construction equipment is moved in the building of the May Company. He also stated that there are obstructions to parking for the El Rancho Shopping Center and cited Arcadia Municipal Code sections in this regard. The City Council asked the Director of Public Works to investigate and report on the latter complaint. Mr. Willard Kleine, 710-714 Sunset Boulevard, also expressed objections to the noise emanating from the construction of the May Company operations; that the disturbance occurs ,during the early morning hours. The City Council advised that steps will be taken to eliminate the situation by the adoption of an emergency ordinance which will be prepared by the City Attorney. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3857, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE WIDENING AND EXTENSION OF BALDWIN AVENUE IN SAID CITY." MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3857 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Forman, Turner, Reibold None Councilmen Balser, Considine Councilman Forman further MOVED that Resolution No. 3857 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows: 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Forman, Turner, Reibold None Councilmen Balser, Considine The meeting was adjourned sine die at 9:20 P.M. \ Mayor Reibold ATTEST: a;~~/~ 3-15-66