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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 20,1966 I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (12-6-66 12-10-66) HEARING (Manning) p , Vo.WH'-<h 111 / , ~,6t TJ ./a t/ . I 17:6928 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 20, 1966 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on December 20, 1966 at 8 P.M. Rev. A. Karl Myers, Village Presbyterian Church Mayor George L. Forman PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth; Butterworth, Hage, Forman Councilman Considine The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 6, 1966 were APPROVED as submitted in writing on MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unanimously. Councilman Butterworth abstained from voting as he was absent during portions of said meeting. The Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of December 10, 1966 were APPROVED as submitted in writing on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. Mayor Forman abstained from voting as he was absent during a portion of said meeting. Request for waiver of specified prov1s10ns of the Arcadia Municipal Code Section 8130.27 to allow the construction of an industrial building on the south side of Clark Street between Peck Road and MYltle Avenue. It was explained that the proposed building is a desirable one on the one improved street in the area; that said street is included in plans for the future; that the applicant, Hubert Manning, has agreed to meet all requirements at the time of other developments. Mayor Forman declared the hearing open and Lawrence Vanni, repre- senting the applicant, addressed Council at length; stating in part that the industrial business employs fifteen persons and grosses annually sales of approximately $450,000. He referred to a communication dated December 1, 1966 addressed to the City Manager which was made part of the record on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. Mr. Vanni continued that he offers on behalf of his client, Mr. Manning, to enter into any reasonable agreement with the City to commit irrevo- cably to the development of the area consistent with plans including the granting to the City necessary property for street purposes, water lines, sewers, etc, which steps would be taken by the granting of easements. No one else desiring to speak to the matter the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. 1. 12-20-66 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Harbor Oil) P' 6 " M!:. I ~ , ,_J I' '_::", ( HEARING SCHEDULED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR r .J f) J WEED REMOVAL (Accepted) r-~ //~ f#.. 17:6929 Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilma~ Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works in his communication dated December 13, 1966 be accepted and that the provisions of Section 8130.27 of the Arcadia Municipal Code ~e and they are hereby WAIVED to allow the construction of an industrial building on applicant's land on condition that the applicant will'conform to the demands and re- quirements of the City at any time and from time to time in the development of the subject tract including grants of easements, sewers, water lines, etc., all to be approved by the City Attorney. I The Planning Commission granted a conditional use permit upon specified conditions for the remodeling of an existing service station on property located at 348 E. Foothill Boulevard (See Resolution No. 605 adopted December 13, 1966). The waiving of certain municipal code requirements was recommended due to being inappropriate and not applicable to the proper development of the subject site. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that provisions of Section 9275.4.11 of the Arcadia Municipal Code, Paragraph 1, Paragraph 2 with respect to Fifth Avenue and Paragraph 3 with respect to the southerly property line, and Section 9275.4.16 thereof to the extent necessary to allow oil dispensers, windshield cleaning accessories and cash boxes on pump islands, be WAIVED for the reason that the strict adherence to said sections would work a hardship and not secure the appropriate development of the site. (Councilman Arth abstained from discussion and voting due to his affiliation with the su b j ect company.) It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth" seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that a public hearing be scheduled for January 3, 1967 on the appeal filed by Alfred Allen from the decision of the Planning Commission in its denial of an application for a lot split at 1415-1421 S. Second Avenue. It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that Louis P. Black be appointed to audit the City's financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute on behalf of the City a contract with Mr. Black in accordance with his letter proposal dated December 1, 1966, in form approved by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Forman None Councilman Considine I Upon the advice of the Fire Inspector and Superintendent of Weed Abatement and the City Manager that the weed abatement work has been satisfactorily completed it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the work of Harold D. Watts in the removal of weeds, etc., be accepted and that final payment' be autnorized in accordance with the terms of the contract: " ,.1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Forman None Councilman Considine ( 2. 12-20-66 '" LEAGUE/CALIFORNIA CITIES /1. :'I.;~ (...e , ARCADIA TOWERS (Heiss) I J:-' PO:! ANNEXATION REQUEST !-: 11~,:4 I NEW BUILDING (Telephone Company). ~ ORAL PARTICIPATION tv.B t" 17:6930 The City Council received information on the Collier-Unruh Gas Tax Revision program as set forth in the League report dated December 1, 1966 and the subsequent report of the Director of Public Works to the City Manager dated December 15, 1966. The City Council ackhowledged receipt' of the communication from Edward A. Heiss, President of the Arcadia Tower Corporation (December 19, 1966) concerning the escrow established in the U. S. National Bank for the purpose of concluding fee and title to city- owned property (old library site at Wheeler and First Avenue). Incorporated therein was a request that the former lease-option be reinstated for a period of six months and that a sum of $2000 be tendered to the City to represent a pro-rata lease payment for said period. Mr. Heiss introduced Wade Ballard, new partner in the operation. Mr. Ballard explained efforts which have been made to negotiate financing and stated in part that they now feel that the ,City's interest would best be served if a new arrangement were entered into under the original lease-option method wherein the City would retain complete control of the development of the property; that it is now proposed to seek private financing and that additional time is needed. The City Council considered the time element, the amount of payment to be required at this time and the feasibility of making the land available to other developers inasmuch as Mr. Heiss has thus far been unable to secure financing. A figure of $20,000 was discussed but Mr. Ballard stated that he could not be positive of raising that amount. Whereupon it was suggested that the sum of $10,000 be tendered the City for the requested six months extension. A new agreement would then be formulated. Mr. Ballard stated that he understood Council action; that the present contract is at an end, that the land will be made available to others and that if he and Mr. Heiss return with another proposition it will be considered on its face value. They will return to the City Council on January 17, 1967 to announce their intention. The request of Roger Hedrick pertaining to possible annexation of territory surrounded by Huntington Drive, Duarte Road, Michillinda Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard was received and ordered FILED on MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. It was noted that the Planning Commission is presently preparing reports on the unincorporated areas immediately to the north of Duarte Road. The City Manager noted that the Pacific Telephone Company has acquired property for a new building at the northeast corner of Santa Clara Avenue and Rolyn Place. George .~erron, dba Paris Tour Eiffel, 156 W. Las Tunas Drive, asked to be properly informed concerning signs which would be acceptable and would meet the City's requirements. He explained that he had two signs advertising his bakery; that one had been removed because 3. 12-20-66 ORDINANCE NO. 1330 Adopted pi liCe; ORDINANCE NO. 1333 Continued APPOl NTMENT CIVIL DEFENSE ~/. /' BUTTERWORTH FORMAN BUTTERWORTH ARTH ADJOURNMENT 17:6931 it was on city property and that he had been requested other; that neither sign conforms with City standards. investigate and work with Mr. Perron in this regard. to remove the Staff wi 11 The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1330, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF DUARTE ROAD IN SAID CITY." MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1330 be waived: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Forman None Councilman Considine COuncilman Arth further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1330 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilm~n Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows: ~ . , . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, 'Butterworth, Rage, Forman None Councilman Considine It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that consideration of Ordinance No. 1333 be continued until the next adjourned regular meeting of the City Council (December 22, 1966). On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and ca~ried unanimously Mrs. Leland Miller, 659 Hampton Road, was appointed to serve out the unexpired term of Joseph Boggio on the Civil Defense and Disaster Board (June 30, 1968). Expressed appreciation for material submitted by the City Clerk. Advised of a study currently being made of the possible consolidation of the municipal courts. Expressed a desire to serve on the League of California Cities' Judicial Committee. I Expressed a desire to serve on the League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee. Mayor Forman adjourned the meetin /at 9:25 P.M. until THURSDAY DECEMBER 22, 1966 at 7 P.M. ATTEST: ~zL~~ I City Cler 4., 12-20-66