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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 7,1966 I,,,,,,,,,,,,, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (5-17-66) HEARING (Smith) .:!f~11 A- Application . approved TRACT NO. 26886 TENTATIVE MAP 1 Approved . 3-1(f.~ 17:6797 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 1966 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on June 7, 1966 at 8 P.M. Rev. Dale F. Reynolds, Community Foursquare Church of Arcadia Mayor George L. Forman PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Forman None The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 1966 were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. (NOTE: A clerical error on Page 2 was corrected on motion later in the meeting.) Application of Howard Smith, dba D & H Products, for a business permit to allow the initial installation and operation of five amusement games in Bowling Square, 1020 S. Baldwin Avenue. Mayor Forman declared the hearing open and no one responded to his inquiry if anyone desired to speak to the matter, whereupon the Hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the application be APPROVED and that a business permit be issued to Howard Smith. The Planning Director explained the conditions under which the Planning Commission recommended approval of the revised tentative map, Tract No. 26886, which proposes to divide property north of Renoak Way (343 W. Colorado Street) into nine single-family lots; that the property is an irregularly shaped triangle; that all surrounding land is Zoned R-l and is so developed; that bordering on the north is the Railroad and the proposed Foothill Freeway right-of-way. It was noted that the revised map complies with Zone R-l requirements; that the potential traffic hazard created by the intersection of the new street could be lessened by some type of deceleration lane design to allow vehicles to safely enter the new street from Colorado; and that any proposed design would have to be approved by the State Division of Highways. It being the consensus of the City Council that the revised map is the most acceptable thus far submitted - that it complies with Zone R-l requirements; that the property is difficult to improve due to its shape and location - it was MOVED by Councilman ConSidine, 1. 6-7-66 l7:G798 seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the revised tentative map of Tract No. 26886 be APPROVED subject to the 'following conditions as stipulated by the Planning Department: " 1. A revised plan showing the design characteristics of the proposed street with Colorado Street shall be prepared by the subdivider. This plan shall be submitted for approval by the California State Division of Highways and the City of Arcadia's Department of Public Works. After the revised plan has been approved by these two agencies, it shall be submitted for approval by the Planning Commission. 2. The conditions specified in the attached report from the Water Department of the City of Arcadia dated April 13, 1966 shall be fulfilled in a manner meeting the approval of the Water Superintendent. 3. Vehicular access rights to Colorado Street except at the street intersection shall be dedicated to the City of Arcadia. This dedication should be noted on the final map and in the Title Sheet. 4. A preliminary check by the Arcadia Water Department indicates there may be a water line belonging to the City of Monrovia crossing the tract. The location and depth must be obtained from City of Monrovia Water Department and submitted to the Arcadia Water Department. In the event this line must be relocated, the relocation shall comply with the standards of and meet with the approval of the City of Arcadia and the City of Monrovia Water Departments. 5. Install all standard street improvements required by the subdivision ordinance. These improvements, grades and drainage shall be to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 6. All utility lines shall be installed underground. Easements for public utility purposes shall be provided in locations specified by the utility company and be approved by the Department of Public Works. 7. Remove all trees and structures from the street right- of-way. 8. Remove all structures and buildings within or across the tract boundary. These removals or relocations shall comply to all City Ordinances, Codes and regulations, and be done to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works. 9. A 5-foot planting and sidewalk easement on both sides of proposed street and Colorado Street shall be dedicated to the City or the proposed street widened to 60 feet. 10. A special engineering soils report concerning recommended corrections for poor ground conditions in the area, including a geological report regarding the locations of springs shall be prepared and submitted for approval of the Department of Public Works. 2. 6-7-66 1 , " 1 17:6799 11. A 5-foot sidewalk along Colorado Street, subject to approval of the Division of Highways, shall be constructed. 12. Install four 20,000 lumen street lights on Colorado and two 2500 lumen lights on proposed street with underground service. Arrangements for lights to be made directly with the Edison Company. Location to be approved by City Engineer. 1 13. Fees and deposits required: Street light installation Street sign installation Street tree installation Final approval fee Arrange with Edison Co. $70.00 119.00 225.00 $414.00 14. If the street intersection is redesigned, creating lots of a lesser size or shape than required by the regulations of Zone R-l, then the number of lots may.have to be reduced. 15. Landscaping and irrigation plans shall be submitted,meeting with the approval of the Planning and Public Works Departments. PERSONNEL BOARD APPROVED RECOMMENDATION The recommendation of the Personnel Board concerning the following changes in the Fire Marshal and Assistant Fire Chief Job Descriptions was APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously: !l-R: ~, ~~(~ Fire Marshal - First sentence to read: "A Fire Marshal has direct control over several inspectors and performs specialized work in the inspection of residential, industrial and mercantile buildings in order to discover and correct fire hazards." Change minimum requirements to read: "A Fire Marshal must have had a minimum service on the Arcadia Fire Department as follows: At least three years' fire- fighting experience as a Captain. three years I exper- ience as a Fire Inspector. eight years as a Fireman which shall include a minimum of six years assigned to Inspector duties in the Fire Prevention Bureau; a valid California Operator's or Chauffeur's license." 1 Assistant Chief - Change minimum requirements to read: "An Assistant Chief must have considerable fire-fighting experience; had a minimum of ten years' service on the Arcadia Fire Department which shall have included at least five years' experience as a Captain or two years as a Fire Marshal; a valid California Operator's or Chauffeur's license." -:!J- /0 ~19 The Communication from the Arcadia Exchange Club expressing appreciation to the City for the swimming pools at the High School was ordered acknowledged and FILED for the record. Enclosed in the letter was the program for the Club's first annual swimming and diving exhibition. This will be the first major event of community participation to be held at the new facility. COMMUNICATION (Exchange Club) Filed 3. 6-7-66 STREET CLOSING (July 4) ('J 1/: p{':... Approved. P~ELEVI_SION CABLE CROSSING Approved )~~ Ii~' .r/' ~/~ 0,' r FREEWAY BOND ISSUE (Referred to staff) I. (Z. LEAVE OF ABSENCE (Baughman) p; PIPELINE LICENSE . I' ,~ '" . J"K!.l. p...~"""" Approved 17:6800 It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the request for permission to close Louise Avenue from Longden Avenue to Arthur Street on July 4 between 8 A.M. and 10. P.M. be APPROVED. This will permit a neighborhood party and the residents will be responsible for proper barricading of the street. The request of the National Trans-Video, Inc., for permission to extend their television cable service in that area southerly across Elkins Avenue in order to more adequately serve the residents of Arcadia was APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that permission be and it is hereby granted subject to conditions as listed: 1 1. Applicable provisions of the existing franchise between the City and the Edison Company be made a part of the agreement with the people asking for the permit to cross. 2. That the cost of adjuting, modifying, replacing or relocating the television cable resulting from any work whatsoever in the public street by the City of Arcadia be at no expense to the City of Arcadia. 3. That the crossings be underground at a depth and location to be determined upon evaluation of the written request of the television company, in order that the City will not be investigating the entire length of Elkins Avenue from Highland Vista to the City of Sierra Madre. 4, That all agreements be in a form approved by the City Attorney. 5. That the installation cause no interference to FM - Stereo multiplex. 6. Right of the City to revoke its decision at any time or from time to time or otherwise alter or modify after one year upon 90 days notice to the permittee. The communication from the City of San Jose and the County of Santa Clara urging support of a proposed 3.2 billion dollar bond issue for the immediate acquisition of all needed freeway rights-of-way, payable by uSe of 2 cents of the present fuel tax, which would require a Constitutional Amendment. The matter was referred to staff for progress observance. On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and 1 carried unanimously a 60-day leave of absence without pay and without interruption of service was granted Robert Baughman, employed in the Department of Public Works. Mr. Baughman was involved in a vehicle/ motorcycle accident on his own time incurring a broken wrist. The following minute motion was adopted on Motion by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously: RESOLVED: that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Arcadia a Pipeline License Agreement with the Atchizon, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company. for the maintenance of a sewer line at Old Ranch Road and the Railway, said agreement to be in form approved by the City Attorney. 4. 6-7-66 , PROPERTY ACQUISITION (Duarte Road) 1 -!t/1{-3 MOTEL SIGN (rates) P.' ~riA- REPORT HEALTH . Y\A~ DEPARTMENT 1 gkEET' . IMPROVEMENT (La Salle Street) 'Referred to Planning Commission 17: 6801 It was rioted that the construction of the sewer was necessary in granting of lot splits some time ago in the subject area; that the Pipeline License is for the maintenance of the sewer. The City Manager Pro tempore advised that additional Agreements of Purchase and Sale have been acquired in connection with the widening of Duarte Road from Baldwin Avenue to the West City Limits. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Acting City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to proceed with steps necessary to consummate the acquisition of the following property; to execute the legal documents in form approved by the City Attorney and that payment be authorized to the property owners at such time as the documents have been executed and are ready for recordation of the actual transfer of property: Gross Less Cost Net Sq. Purchase of Purchase Address Parcel Ft. Price Sidewalk Price 833 W. Duarte Rd. 23 843.36 $1,475.88 $ 96.56 $1,379.32 1148 W. Duarte Rd. 43 960 . 00 1,680.00 124.00 1,556.00 1004 W. Duarte Rd. 56 660.00 1,155.00 110.00 1,045.00 AYES: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Forman NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Butterworth (Temporarily called out of the Council Chamber) The City Manager Pro tempore advised of a communication received from Edward S. Peterson, owner and operator of the Round-Up Motel at 412 E. Huntington Drive, concerning the types of signs used by some motels in advertising rates. It was the consensus of the City Council that the matter should be reviewed by the Planning Commission, the Planning Department and the Building Department in an endeavor to consider more attractive methods of displaying price signs for motels and it was so ORDERED on MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Mayor Forman and carried unanimously. The economic issue explored in Mr. Petersonls letter was not part of the discussiouo On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously, the Biennial Report of the Los Angeles County Health Department was received. Same is on file in the office of the City Manager. Councilman Butterworth returned to the meeting at this point. The City Manager Pro tempore read in its entirety his report dated June 2, 1966 concerning proposed La Salle Street improvements under the 1911 Act, wherein it was stated that the owners of this particular property propose to construct certain improvements and have petitioned the City for a building permit to so do, but that the Arcadia Municipal Code provides that no permit may be issued unless the property fronts on an improved street. The street is now an unimproved but dedicated right-of-way running easterly from Peck Road below Clark Street in the Chicago Park Tract. He suggested that City Council consider the advisability of developing a small portion of the area through the Improvement Act of 1911, which would include sewers, water, curb and gutter, streets, street lights and 5. 6-7-66 NOVICE SWIM PROGRAM -!JpJ CJ t p: PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION (Old Ranch Road) WEED ABATEMENT ADDENDUM Approved ~J /I 1- }..- 17 : 6802 sidewalks, and would require an additional 5' of dedication on each side of the existing 50' right-of-way. Discussion ensued on some of the existing problems in the proper development of the entire area of which the subject property is only a portion, ie e., undersized lots, divided ownerships, clouded titles, improper street patterns, etc. It being the consensus of the City Council that since this is the last large undeveloped area in the City available for industrial use, and that regardless of whether or not it. is eventually developed 1 through a Community Redevelopment Agency or the 1911 Improvement Act, it should be properly planned and designed as a whole, not piecemeal, Councilman Butterworth MOVED that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission and Planning Department for study and recom- . mendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. The Planning Director estimated a 60-day period for study with further time for decision. The City Manager Pro tempore advised that for several months discussions have been held with a group known as the Arcadia Swim Club and the City's private pool operators concerning the establish- ment of a novice training and competitive program, providing intensified practice and coaching periods for swimmers primarily of ages between 8 and 13. He outlined the arrangements finally agreed upon as set forth in his report dated June 2, 1966. The program would be evaluated at the end of summer to ascertain its success and whether or not it should be a year-round activity. It being the consensus that the program has recreational merit, it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the program as presented be APPROVED for the ensuing summer period. Upon the recommendation of the City Manager Pro tempore and the Director of Public Works it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that $2500 be transferred from Reserve for Capital Improvements in the General Fund to Capital Improvement Project Account No. 250 - Old Ranch Road Pavement Construction - South of Foothill Boulevard. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None It was pointed out by the Director of Public Works that the property owners along Old Ranch Road southerly of Foothill Boulevard have caused the installation of curbs and gutters along the frontage of their property and in keeping with the City's policy of constructing pavement from the existing edge of pavement out to newly constructed curb and gutter, the above appropriation is necessary to abide by commitments to property owners. 1 It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows an addendum to the 1966 Weed Abatement Contract was APPROVED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None 6. 6-7 - 66 RESOLUTION NO. 3882 1 Adopted P: 1NA-. BUDGET HEARING ,~ SCHEDULED f1.4-q- COMPENSATION (City Manager) .A~ 1 MINUTE CORRECTION COMPENSATION (City Manager Pro tempore) fiWr' 17 : 6803 It was noted that the purpose of this addendum is to make allowance for charges for the burning of weeds and brush in the Chicago Park Tract area. The present contract allows only for piling and burning of tumbleweeds. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3882, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A ZONE VARIANCE TO BUILD A REStDENCE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AT 720-734 WEST CAMINO REAL AVENUE IN SAtD CITY." MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3882 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENt: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Forman None None Councilman Considine further MOVED that Resolution No. 3882 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENt: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None The 1966-67 Budget was scheduled for Public Hearing on TUESDAY June 28, 1966 at 7:30 P.M. (Copies of same are to be in the office of the City Clerk 10 days prior thereto.) In order to correct an inadvertent error concerning the compensation of the former City Manager, Harold K. Schone, the following Minute Resolution was adopted on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows: RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 19, 1966 be CORRECTED to reflect compensation to the City Manager, Harold K. Schone, from April 22, 1966 to date of separation from the City on May 15, 1966 be increased by $155.77 being the amount of deferred compensation eliminated by termination of said Agreement: AYES: NOES: ABSENt: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None On MotION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously the Minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 1966 were CORRECTED on Page 2, Paragraph 6 to read "ORLANDO CLARIZIO" instead of "ARCADIA MONROVIA REALTY". On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on the following roll call vote that the following Minute Resolution be adopted: RESOLVED that the monthly compensation of the Administrative Assistant and the City Manager Pro tempore, be increased 7 . 6-7-66 CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE (Suspended for the time being) ~ 17:6804 by $150 per month during the period of recruitment for a new City Manager, plus one month following the assumption of office by the new City Manager and plus two weeks thereafter. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen A~th, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None Mayor Forman referred to two Committees to be appointed, 1) Capital Projects, and 2) Land Use Committee. 1 Councilman Butterworth expressed concern about appointing a Capital Projects Committee at this time, stating in part that in his opinion it is intimately tied in with the tax rate and with the budget; that there is close relationship between all of the financial matters of the City and that in his opinion he does not believe the City Council is fully advised as yet concerning the capital projects program; that should a committee be created at this time it could be frustrated by making recommendations the City Council could not accept which in turn would also be frustrating to the City Council, at least under present conditions. He suggested a delay in appointing this Committee. Mayor Forman referred to a study made of the Capital Projects some years ago and stated in part that some of the items therein have been completed and some deferred because of existing circumstances; that in his thought the Committee could bring that particular study up to date and perhaps add new ideas; that he could not see where someching that would assist the City Council could be frustrating because the final action had to be taken by the legislative body; that he felt such a Committee could be beneficial to the City Council. Councilman Butterworth further stated in part that perhaps guidelines should be set up before a Committee is created; that once such a Committee presents recommendations they expect them to be carried out although the responsibility rests with the City Council; that personally he would like to be advised himself as the first step, the second being to set up guidelines. Councilman Hage observed that a Committee is strictly an advisory one, with the City Council making the final determination on any matter. Councilman Arth observed that Citizen's Committees should be set up for civic purposes and the same would be true with a Capital Projects Committee. Following the discussion Councilman Butterworth MOVED that the City 1 Council SUSPEND the creation of a Citizen's Committee in connection with Capital Projects until further action of the City Council. The Motion was SECONDED by Councilman Hage and carried on a 3 to 2 vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage Councilmen Forman, Considine None It was indicated that the matter may be reconsidered by the City Council at any future time it so desires. 8. 6-7-66 ,nvvf-i.r 1 1 17:6805 The following appointments were made to the Land Use Study Committee as designated: Name Charles Harding Kermit Hartzler Mrs. Joyce Morrison Thomas P. Regas James T. Rostron H. K. Schone Dale E. Turner Address 431 E. Las Flores Ave. 46 Woodland Ave. 1331 S. 3rd Ave. 220 Naomi Ave. 422 Monte Vista Rd. 573 Fairview Ave. 915 W. Fairview Ave. Nominated by Councilmen Hage Forman Butterworth Considine Arth Considine Considine At 9:15 P.M. Mayor Forman adjourned the meeting to the Conference Room for continuation of the Budget Study. At 9:50 P.M. this meeting entered into an Executive Session. The City Clerk and the City Manager Pro tempore were excused. . At 11:01 P.M. Councilman Butterworth, acting as City Clerk, adjourned the Executive Session until 6:30 A.M. Friday June ~ 1966 in the Conference Room. ~ /~.- Mayor For a , ATTEST: et:u~' V~ ~ City Clerk 9. 6-7-66