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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 17,1967 I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APFROVAL (1.3-67) HEARING (amusement games) TEXT CHANGES (ZONING) I ~~ ~1t\ \\ ~ R 17: 6940 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 17, 1967 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on January 17, 1967 at 8 p.m. Mr. Robert K. Oliver, Arcadia Church of Christ Mayor George L. Forman PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Rage, Forman Councilman Considine The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 3, 1967 were APPROVED as submitted in writing on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. Application of Eugene Greaney, dba Fairchild Company, for a business permit to allow the installation and operation of two additional amusement games at the miniature golf course, 135 E. Live Oak Avenue. It was noted that the Company currently is operating eight skill games at said location and has had business permits since 1956 during which time its conduct has been with integrity and compliance with requirements of the City. Mayor Forman declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the appropriate business permit be issued the applicant for the installation and operation of two additional skill games at 135 E. Live Oak Avenue. It was noted by the Assistant Planning Director that pursuant to Council request of December 6, 1966, the Planning Commission had reviewed the proposed changes in the Arcadia Municipal Code (contained in its Resolution No. 598); that it was now returning said resolution outlining the proposed text changes with the exception of sections pertaining to conditional uses and parking required for zones and uses; that these are still under study by the Commission. It was the conSensus of the City Council that the Commission had spent Some two years on the matter, and in order not to impede progress of the implementation of the requirements thus far considered it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that Planning Commission Resolution No. 598 be APPROVED deleting therefrom Section 15', Division 5, pertaining to Conditional Uses and Parking Requirements in Commercial Zones (Sections 9261.3.1, 9268.3.1). 1. 1-17-67 COMMUNICATION (Socia~l. Servic,e) , IJ. ~ :r,,)JlULC lo'f,y CENSUS ~\9q,\ SPEED LIMIT ;"^ ORDINANCE NO. 1334 Introduced R\', STREET LIGRTS \ '\ (replac.ement) :;!t. Kr~ ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (water lines) ~ ~ 17:6941 It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unanimously that the communication and resolution from the City of Los Angeles offeri~g the services of the Los Angeles City Social Service Department on a contractural basis be acknowledged and FILED. The City Manager reported that the State Department of Finance has certified a new population estimate for Arcadia of 47,650 as of December 1, 1966, reflecting a gain of 505 over the previous estimate of December 1, 1963, plus minor subsequent annexations. The City Manager was commended on this effort at a cost to the City of $270. I The City Council concurred in the recommendation of the City Manager, the Police Chief and the Director of Public Works that the speed limit on Orange Grove Avenue between Santa Anita and Michillinda Avenues be established at 30 miles per hour. The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1334, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF TRE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING TO DIVISION 1 OF PART 2 OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE III OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE A NEW SECTION 3221.7". MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1334 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Rage, Forman None Councilman Considine Councilman Butterworth further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1334 be introduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage, Forman None Councilman Considine The Director of Public Works was authorized to proceed with the replacement of wooden pole mounted street lights with ornamental steel street light standards (Santa Anita Avenue, Foothill Boulevard to Colorado Boulevard) on MOTION by Councilman Rage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously. It was further MOVED by Councilman Rage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that $1,200 be appropriated from Reserve for Capital Projects Account No. 285 in the General Fund and transferred to Capital Projects Account No. 251, Street Lighting - Santa Anita Avenue, Foothill Boulevard to Colorado Boulevard, for said purpose. I It was MOVED by Councilman Rage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the plans and specifications for the modifi- cation of water distribution lines be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advertise for bids for said project to be returned February 6, 1967 at 11:00 a.m. 2. 1-17-67 " S', FIRE PREVENTION CODE I CATV FRANCHISE Tabled to Feb. 7, 1967 COMPLETION OF WORK (STREET IMPROVEMENT) ~1},) 0\\ WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM ~\ ~ b\\ RESOLUTION NO. 3923 Adopted ~ ,,'\ ~\\ V I 17:6942 It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the City Manager and the Fire Chief as contained in the report of January 11, 1967 be APPROVED and that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance which would incorporate the revision concerning reducing fire hazards in connection with service stations (said Ordinance will be considered by Council on February 7, 1967). ,l 5'1 ~ ~ On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously, the proposed ordinance concerning non-exclusive franchises for closed antenna television was TABLED until the regular meeting of February 7, 1967, thereby providing sufficient time for study and review of the proposed ordinance. During the interim copies of same will be distributed to the utility companies. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the work as completed by Osborn Constructors, contractors for the improvement of Duarte Road from Baldwin Avenue to the west city limits, be ACCEPTED and that final payment be made in accordance with the terms of the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Rage, Forman None Councilman Considine The City Manager submitted a recommendation for a new procedure in the conduct of the weed abatement program, the intent of which would be to update and simplify the administrative load and increase efficiency at the same time. The report was informative and if acceptable to the City Council the change will be made in July 1967 thereafter placing the program on a fiscal year basis. However, in order to proceed with the present program the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3923, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ALL RUBBISH AND REFUSE UPON SPECIFIED STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY TO BE A NUISANCE." MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3923 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT :' Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Rage, Forman None Councilman Considine Councilman Arth further MOVED that Resolution No. 3923 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Rage, Forman None Councilman Considine Hearing scheduled therein for February 7, 1967. 3. 1-17-67 BOWLING ALLEY PERMITS (Renewal) -:1'35' JJ eft, 71/ AMENDMENTS TO AMC ~ ~,' LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS (County DisL Attorney) {} IJ;.L. ,jIV LEAVE OF ABSENCE (extended) 17:6943 Pursuant to Arcadia Municipal Code Section 6313.1 applications for business permit renewals were filed by the Arcadia Bowl, 21 Morlan Place, and Bowling Square, Inc., 1020 S. Baldwin Avenue. It was noted that the City is currently engaged in litigation with the two establishments with relation to the serving of alcoholic beverages on the concourse. It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the applications for renewal of business permits as outlined above be APPROVED upon the condition that no alcoholic beverages, other than beer, be permitted to be sold, served, consumed or possessed on the concourse, in the spectator section, or in the area used for bowling itself. I Upon the suggestion of the City Manager the City Council will meet in executive session at the close of this meeting to discuss the above litigation progress. The City Manager, Director of Public Works and the Superintendent of Building and Safety, submitted proposed amendments to the Arcadia Municipal Code eliminating the distance requirements from an owner's dwelling for the keeping of domestic animals, reducing time for the installation of fencing around swimming pools and broadening bond requirements for swimming pool fencing. It was noted that the changes would strengthen the position of the City in its requirements and hold the costs to the City to a minimum also. It was MOVED by Councilman Rage, seconded by Councilman Arth that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the appropriate ordinance. Prior to the vote discussion was held on the effect on the cost to the homeowner if the requirement on fencing were adopted. The Director of Public Works explained the procedure. The motion was then unanimously carried. The City Council considered the legislative proposals submitted by the Los Angeles County District Attorney including improvement in the areas of pre-emption, pornography, search and seizure limitations, kidnaping penalties and penalties for practicing medicine without a license. The City Council was in accord with the MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the City Manager reply to the District Attorney indicating that the City Council wholeheartedly subscribes to the principle of the proposal in the matter of home rule and pre-emption by whatever means will best accomplish this principle; that it is greatly concerned in I the growing crime rate and that it is the consensus that perhaps more attention should be paid to the matter of protecting the law abiding as well as the law violators; that the City Council has not had an opportunity to study the other proposals in depth. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unanimously that the leave of absence granted Bette Milton, employed in the Fire Department, be extended for an additional 30 days beginning January 25, 1967. It was noted that the period of time previously approved has not been sufficient for full recovery from surgery. 4. 1-17-67 17 : 6944 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (lV? d I DEDICATION CITY YARD /"'<:;r} APPRAISER EMPLOYMENT d(CJ~ I I LEAGUE MEETING ~91 TRAFFIC SAFETY !h > (J Tracy Gardner, General Manager of the California Pools, San Gabriel, spoke to the matter of the fencing requirement. He stated in part that if a fence were installed at the time of guniting a pool it w~uld eliminate acces~ to the pool area by a skip loader and the work would have to' be done'by hand grading which would 'increase the cost to the homeowner. He referred specifically to the installation of an ornamental fence which cannot be installed until the deck is in as it must be attached to the decking in most instances. He continued that in his opinion the hazard is no greater than the construction of a home where excavations or falling material is evident. He submitted a copy of the regulation used by the City of South Pasadena and asked for reconsideration of the time element in the fencing installation. Councilman Butterworth observed in'part that the City of Arcadia was one of the first to adopt such an ordinance and was satisfied that the regulation materially protects children of the area. Councilman Arth expressed concern that perhaps the regulation would be too stringent as far as an ornamental fence installation were concerned; that it might discourage better designed pools. Wayne Steimle, 2035 Vista Avenue, addressed Council stating in part that the requirement can prove very costly to the pool builder and the homeowner. He asked that the requirement remain as it is, namely that the fence be installed prior to filling the pool with water. It was noted that the Modification Committee handles zoning matters of a minor nature in a very expeditious manner and at the time the ordinance is drawn up by the City Attorney he will pursue the possibility of a temporary substitute where particular hardship exists. The City Manager reminded Council of the forthcoming dedication of the forthcoming dedication of the Corporation Yard - Saturday, January 14, 1967 at 10 a.m. It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to employ an additional appraiser, at such time as he deems advisable at a figure no more than the pre- vailing rate for appraisers, for use in the case of Arcadia VB Perrin, et aI, involving the acquisition of the southeast corner of Baldwin and Naomi Avenues. , ' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth; Hage, Forman None Councilman Considine The City Clerk advised that there were approximately 300 reservations for the forthcoming League of California Cities meeting to be held in Arcadia on January 19 and mentioned the expected presence of several legislators. Councilman Butterworth suggested that the City Manager pursue an improved attire for the firemen who direct traffic during the race 5. 1-17-67 SISTER CITY fY17~ ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT f'L'?f NEW APPOINTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION ~ EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT 17:6945 season. White hat and gloves were explored as a means of better visibility. Councilman Butterworth proposed the incorporation of the Sister City Commission and explained that by forming a non-profit organization the Commission and Arcadians in general could participate in charter flights to Tripolis, Greece at reduced rates. The City Council did not object to such incorporation and Mr. Butterworth will convey this to the Commission. I Mayor Forman advised that the City has been presented with a check for $300 from the Jr. Women's Club for the purchase of a cordless public address system (said equipment to cost $375 - the remainder would come from a previous donation). Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the City Council accept the gift of $300 for the purpose stipulated. Mayor Forman MOVED that Raymond D. Godfrey, 239 W. Lemon Avenue be appointed to the City Planning Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 1969 (unexpired term of Carl Hanson, resigned). The motion was seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. This appointment was the combined responsibility of Councilman Considine and Mayor Forman. At 9:07 p.m. Mayor Forman adjourned the meeting to an Executive Session in the Conference Room to discuss litigation involving the two bowling alleys (Arcadia Bowl and Bowling Square, Inc.) At 10 :15 p. m. Councilman Butterworth, acting as City Cl'erk, adjourned the meeting sine die. ATTEST: ~)~~ City Clerk I / ~ 6. 1-17-67