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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 16,1967 17 :7015 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MAY 16, 1967 I The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall 1967 at 8 p.m. in regular on May 16, INVOCATION Father Laurence Coen, Church of the Holy Angels PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Robert J. Considine ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None MINUTE APPROVAL (5-2-67) On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 2, 1967 were APPROVED as submitted in writing. p r &,...d. The Planning Commission recommended the granting of a conditional use permit upon specified conditions for the removal of existing facilities and construction of a new service station on property ~ located at 4 E. Foothill Boulevard and recommended the waiver of certain municipal code requirements which in the opinion of the Commission were inappropriate or inapplicable in the proper develop- ment of the site. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Texaco) It was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be sustained and that a conditional use permit be granted the Texaco Corporation for the removal of the existing facilities and the construction of a' new service station at 4 E. Foothill Boulevard subject to compliance with all applicable regulations of the Arcadia Municipal Code and upon additional conditions as set forth in said resolution, except such portions of Title 4, Division 5, Part 7, Chapter 2, Article IX thereof which are hereby waived by the City Council. I VARIANCE On May 17, 1966 the City Council granted a variance to permit the (HOUSEHOLD operation of a small animal clinic in the Highlander Shopping Center PET CLINIC) located on the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Second ~n ~ Avenue. One of the conditions of approval was that the variance be a~-~ ~'~granted for a one year period and that prior to the expiration of the first one year period the Planning Commission was to review the operation of the facility and report its findings and recommendations to the City Council. Complying therewith the Commission reported that the clinic is being operated within the requirements of the initial approval set forth in Resolution No. 3876, however, it was recommended that condition No.3 therein be deleted, removing the year-by-year limitation. It was MOVED by qouncilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage 1. 5-16-67 PLANNING FEES (Increase) ..,cJ ,;,' -f,. 1fil.:J1 ~ ~~C,z;:l BUSINESS LICENSE FEES (CONTINUED) :/ 4, -t' .., - J' :::;T# f....'''' . _T"_ 17:7016 and carried unanimously that the following minute resolution be ADOPTED: "RESOLVED: that the City Council will continue to maintain juris- diction over the household pet clinic at the aforementioned address by limiting extensions of the variance on a year-to-year basis, but that the Council may grant such extensions without the necessity of the applicant making applications therefor." The Planning Director explained proposed increases in costs and fees concerning the filing of applications for zone change and variance, modification, conditional use permit, subdivision and lot splits and stated in part that the current revenue anticipated for 1967-68 is $6,240 whereas with the proposed increases the anticipated revenue would be $9,020. The Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed fee schedule (see report dated April 26, 1967) and determined that it is reasonable and recommended the adoption thereof. I It was ~OVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the proposed fees as outlined by the Planning Director and concurred in by the Commission be APPROVED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None Pursuant to the City Council's instructions, the City Manager reported on suggestions made at the May 2 meeting and brought up to date all information on hand on the subject of business license fees and the possibility of an increase thereof. He also advised that he had secured a copy of the rough draft of the League of California Cities' report. (Reports on file in the office of the City Clerk). It was noted that the principal problem faced by City government is that it has been 19 years since the schedule has been revised. Communication from Don Ehr, Assistant Manager of Hinshaw's, was made part of the record, Frank J. Regan, Vice President of the Taxpayers Association of Arcadia, read a communication concerning the subject, and James A. Harvey, President of the ~ocal Chamber of Commerce, read a communication requesting deferment until the Chamber has had an opportunity to make a thorough study of the budget proposals for 1967-68 and any increased tax. M. H. Peterson, representing the Building Contractors Association, referred to a communication directed to the City concerning a proposed model city ordinance relating to the subject which he would submit for consideration. This pertains to the proposed revision of business license fees which would affect building contractors applying for construction permits. I In response to the interested persons, Mayor Considine stated he would schedule meetings with the representatives of the various organizations, citizens and groups in an effort to determine a realistic approach in the matter. It was then MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the matter be CONTINUED. 2. 5-16-67 ANNEXATION NO. 40 INHABITED ,/r /IC~ I I 17 :7017 At the May 2 City Council meeting the City Manager was instructed to prepare an additional economic report related to the revised boundaries in connection with this proposed annexation. He advised that said study revealed the economics still ~ppear favorable although marginal, and recommended conditions to be included in the City's position. (See report on file.) Discussion ensued with Mayor Considine expressing a preference for a boundary comprising of Foothill on the west side of Quigley to the north side of Colorado, extending west on the north boundary of Colorado to the west boundary of Rosemead extending south on the west boundary of Rosemead to Huntington at which point the existing line of the proposed annexation would be picked up. He stated in part that this would give the City the right to control traffic and maintain the streets to its standards; that this plan would yield commercial properties on the west side of Rosemead to the City of Pasadena, which he personally felt should be annexed to Arcadia which would provide for uniform standards on both sides of Rosemead, but that it appeared to be judicious at this point to yield. Other areas of the Local Agency Formation Commission's position were explored and Mayor Considine asked for opinions of the councilmen, adding that he would be reluctant to go ahead with the annexation if it would mean additional taxes to the local residents. Councilman Forman referred to the compromise which he and Councilman Hage had previously worked out with the officials of Pasadena and which was submitted to the City Council; he stated in part that the boundaries therein were basically the same except that Mr. Considine has suggested the curb line on the west side of Rosemead Boulevard whereas the compromise outlined the center of the street as the boundary. He reiterated his statement made previously that the' ~ compromise be accepted. When reference was made to the area south of Huntington Drive he stated in part that Pasadena has no opinion one way or the other except for an interest in the commercial development at the northwest corner of Huntington and Rosemead. Councilman Butterworth commented that he was against the proposal which was made previously by the Committee (Forman and Hage) and that he was not particularly enthusiastic about it at this point, but with the representation of the City Manager concerning the economics and with the assurance that the citizens of Arcadia would not face an increase in taxes as a result of the proposed annexation he was inclined to go along with said proposal; that with the business area on the west side of Rosemead south of Huntington the City would be acquiring some advantageous revenue producing property; that he is satisfied Pasadena would commercialize Michillinda on the west side if that portion would go to that city and this would have a serious effect on the adjacent Arcad i a 'area., He continued that it is extremely important that the Anoakia area become part of Arcadia and with these matters worked out as proposed he would go along with the committee. Councilman Arth referred to his comments made previously and that he still feels that this probably would not be economically sound; that without questioning the study which has been submitted he felt any study made today would not clearly reflect' conditions which might prevail - such as in the water and sewer systems, streets without curbs and the like. He further stated in part that an effort should be made to continue the boundary on Rosemead north to Foothill. It was noted that with the advent of the freeway and cloverleafs 3. 5-16-67 STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY ~,--I.~ FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM . PROGRESS REPORT ~~/~ BANNER &!PR. ';IJ-f; '''~ .,,:+ ,,^~ /' h-.: .' LEAVE OF ABSENCE (extended) :[1(:: ,:;(1 ...to ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (Traffic signals) ,/ 17:7018 possibly only 15 parcels of commercial property would remain along Colorado north between Quigley and Rosemead and Mayor Considine felt it might be well to yield on these parcels if it would result in the support of the Local Agency Formation Commission. It was Councilman Hage's observation that although he would prefer to have the commercial districts on the west side of Rosemead as originally delineated he agreed with Councilman Butterworth in that the compromise seems feasible at this time. Following discussion on maintenance of the landscaped area in the I center line of Rosemead Boulevard, it was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Committee's report on the compromise arrived at with the City of Pasadena be ACCEPTED as the City's approach to this annex- ation proposal. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Forman, Rage, Considine Councilman Arth None Mayor Considine introduced and welcomed the visiting students who participated during the day in the Student Government Day activities. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the City Manager concerning a reduction in a particular category of water meter charges be APPROVED (see report dated May 10, 1967). AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None On MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously the first progress report of the Land Economic Development Committee was accepted and placed on FILE. Mayor Considine commented that he is looking forward to production recommendations from this committee and is most anxious to see it successful. On MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously the request for permission to install one banner publicizing the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona (September 15 to October 1) was APPROVED. All installation will be under the direction of the Director of Public Works. I On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously, Bette Milton will be granted an additional 60 days leave of absence without pay. Such action shall not constitute an inter- ruption of service. It was noted that Miss Milton must have more surgery. MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the plans and specifications for the modification of traffic signals at Duarte Road and Holly Avenue, and Live Oak Avenue and Second Avenue, be APPROVED, and that the 4. 5-16- 67 I ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (Duarte Road improvement) ---- EXTENDED RACING DAYS (continued) ,-- PARKING (overnight) - ORDINANCE NO. 1346 Adopt ed -- I 17:7019 City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advertise for bids to be returned June 5, 1967 at 11 a.m. It was noted that the plans and specifications have been approved by the State Division of Highways and the project is to be financed with 186.1 State Gas Tax Funds, approved in the current year's budget: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ~ouncilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Ha~e, Considine None None MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the plans and specifications for the improvement of Duarte Road from the Arcadia Wash to Holly Avenue be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advertise for bids to be returned June 5, 1967 at 11 a.m. It was noted that the plans and specifications have been approved by the State Division of Highways and the acquisition of property involved is proceeding. The project is to be financed with 186.1 State Gas Tax funds, approved in the current year's budget: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None Fred Ryan, Vice President and General Manager of the Los Angeles Turf Club, referred to a proposed resolution (No. 3941) concerning extended racing days. Councilman Butterworth stated he would suggest con- tinuing the matter to June 6. During the interim a copy of said resolution will be forwarded to Mr. Ryan by Councilman Butterworth. Herbert Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, was advised that the matter in which he has evinced interest (costs of overnight parking in residential districts) will be placed on a future agenda, time to be determined by the City Manager. The City Manager presented for the second time, explained the content and read the t"itle of Ordinance No. 1346, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 9266.2.5 THEREOF; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9261.2.7, 9262.3.1, 9263.3.1, 9265.3.1 AND 9268.6.11 THEREOF; BY ADDING THERETO NEW SECTIONS 9220.25.1 AND 9220.25.2; AND BY ADDING A NEW TITLE 4 ENTITLED "PARKING REGULATIONS" TO DIVISION 6 OF PART 6 OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IX THEREOF." MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1346 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None Councilman Forman further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1346 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None 5. 5-16-67 17:7020 The City Manager presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1347, entitled: , "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9114.17 THEREOF AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 9114.18 THERETO CONCERNING PLAN CHECK FEES." ORDINANCE NO. 1347 Adopted MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1347 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Rage, Considine None None I Councilman Hage further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1347 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None The City Manager presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1348, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TO DIVISION 2 OF PART 2 OF CHAPTER 5 OF ARTICLE VIII THEREOF A NEW SECTION 8522.6 CONCERNING RELOCATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS." ORDINANCE NO. 1348 Adopted MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1348 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None Councilman Arth further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1348 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None The City Manager presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1349, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 7306 THEREOF, AMENDING SECTIONS 7301.1, 7301.2, 7304 AND 7305 THEREOF, AND ADDING THERETO NEW SECTIONS 7300.1, 7301.3 AND 7301.4 CONCERNING EXCAVATION FEES." ORDINANCE NO. 1349 Adopted I 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. 1349 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None 6. 5-16-67 17:7021 Councilman Butterworth further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1349 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None I The City Manager presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1350, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DIVISION 5 OF PART 7 OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING CONDITIONAL USES." ORDINANCE NO. 1350 Introduced MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1350 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None Councilman Forman further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1350 be introduced. Councilman Hage seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterwort~, Forman, Hage, Considine None None The City Manager presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3939, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF QUITCLAIM TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT." RESOLUTION NO. 3939 Adopted MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3939 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None Councilman Hage further MOVED that Resolution No. 3939 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None The City Manager presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3940 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE SCALE OF PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3922 AND ALL OTHER RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH." RESOLUTION NO. 3940 Adopted MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth 7. 5-16- 67 RESOLUTION NO. 3941 Continued DEDICATION BOWLING SQUARE REPORT BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULED SEMINAR ATTENDANCE (Butterworth) 1) ." (~ EXPENDITURE APPROVAL 'PI ./ q COMMENDATION ADJOURNMENT 17:7022 and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3940 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None Councilman Arth further MOVED that Resolution No. 3940 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None I At Councilman Butterworth's request Resolution No. 3941, concerning extended days for thoroughbred horse racing, was CONTINUED TO JUNE 6, 1967. The City Manager advised of the forthcoming dedication of the Los Angeles County Arboretum Peacock Pavilion on Sunday, May 22, 1967. Supervisor Bonelli will be the principal speaker. The City Manager presented a brief progress report on the activities of Bowling Square, Inc. The 1967-68 Budget was scheduled for Public Hearing on WEDNESDAY June 28, 1967 at 8 p.m. (Copies of same are to be in the office of the City Clerk 10 days prior thereto.) MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the amount of $17.70 be APPROVED for the attendance of Mr. Butterworth in.San Diego at the League of California Cities Committee of the Future. Mr. Butterworth is a member thereof. Said seminar will be held on May 18, 1967: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Hage that the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to honor a statement in the amount of $74.28 for supplies purchased for use by the Charter Revision Study Committee, 1) Minute Book $20.28, and 2) duplicating supplies $54.00. Councilman Butterworth presented the bills which were APPROVED for payment on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Forman, Hage, Considine None None I The City Council concurred in Councilman Forman's commendation of the Recreation Department staff and the Assistant City Manager for the formulation of plans which made Student Government Day a success. At 9:15 p.m. Mayor ConSidine adjourned the meeting. ~ ./ 8. 5-16-67