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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 3,1964 I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES HEARING (Drag Strip) 4-7q/ I 16:6259 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA JUNE 3, 1964 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 P.M., June 3, 1964. Rev. Dale F. Reynolds, Church of the Foursquare Gospel Mayor Pro Tempore Reibold PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold Mayor Turner The Minutes of the City Council Meeting of May 19, 1964 as submitted in writing, were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously. APPEAL - from Planning Commission Resolution No. 511 recommending denial of the Special Use request of the Soland Corporation for permission to construct and operate a drag strip on property partially located within the City. The City Clerk advised of the receipt of a petition containing 974 signatures from persons within the El Monte Postal area; also communications for and against the request. She also read into the record communications from 1) Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission objecting to the proposal due to the close proximity to residential areas which would be materially detrimental to residents, property owners and property values within such areas, 'and 2) City of El Monte City Council, stating in part that the proposal was objected to due to the strenuous objections received from area residents and property owners and also that the streets are insufficient at this time to cope with the inevitable traffic problems which would result. Reference was also made to a communication from the attorney for the applicants, William N. Bowie, Jr., in which a continuation of the matter was requested. The Council did not object to the continuation of the Hearing other than in the area of time, due to the forthcoming heavy agenda. Mayor Pro Tempore Reibold declared the hearing open and discussed procedure with Mr. Bowie who advised that he did have new evidence which he would like to have sufficient time to prepare for presen- tat ion. Mayor Pro Tempore Reibold stated that if new evidence were to be presented, the matter should go back to the Planning Commission for further hearing after notice. The Planning Director indicated that because of hearings already scheduled, it might well be the end of August before the Commission could hold such a hearing. Mr. Bowie then stated that he would present no new evidence but still wanted 1. 6-3-64 HEARING CONTINUED to July 7, 1964 TRACT NO. 22901 Tentative map (Condominium , apartments) -f /a ~1 16:6260 a continuance to prepare an orderly presentation so as to save time. Mayor Pro Tempore Reibold then stated that Council would hear from anyone who could not attend the meeting at the continued date. Eugene B. Shapiro, representing the Equestrian Trails, Inc., referred to riding trails partially located within the City; that the Drag Strip would constitute a danger to the riders and could result in injuries and lawsuits. In answer to a query by Councilman Considine, Mr. Shapiro stated in part that he did not I know of a lawsuit as a result of a Drag Strip which was formerly operated near Lower Azusa Road and close to a riding trail. Councilman Considine stated further that he would be interested in information along this line. Cecil Willingham, San Gabriel Board of Realtors representative, expressed a desire that the matter be heard at this time. MOTION was then made by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the Hearing be continued until the regular Council meeting of JULY 7, 1964 at 8 P.M. An application was filed with the Planning Commission in compliance with the requirements of California Senate Bill No. 600 which provides that prior to the sale of condominium apartments tentative and final tract maps must be approved by the governing body of the City in which the tract is located. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to specified conditions. The owner requests elimination of Condition No.6 which requires the removal of the easterly ten feet of the existing garage; that the structural walls supporting the east end of the building be removed and reduced to a six foot ornamental wall. Henry Hege, 651 W.,Duarte Road, representing the owner, reiterated the basis for requesting the elimination of the condition as contained in his communication of May 29, 1964; that the garage was constructed in accordance with plans which were approved in November 1963 and that the garage has been completed; that the removal of the supporting walls will weaken the structural support of the garage and submitted a letter for the record from the First Federal Savings & Loan Association in which it refused to permit the removal of one garage on the basis that the loan was made in accordance with the plans which were approved. Mr. Hege also submitted for the record a letter from Petray & Knowles, Engineers, in which it was stated that the removal of the end masonry wall would increase the fire hazard to adjacent property and that the removal would result i~ an unsafe structure. I Ed Roeters, owner of the property south of subject property, stated in part that in his opinion it would create a monetary loss to him to have the wall in front of his building; that one of his apartment units will be placed in an unwholesome atmosphere due to the wall; that the wall blocks his building from view from one portion of the street. He asked Council to consider the matter from his point of view. During the discussion it was stated that minor modifications regarding setbacks were granted by the Modification Committee and 2. 6-3-64 I HEARING SCHEDULED C-O, C-l & M-l June 16, 1964 -:3 10.31 HEARING ,SCHEDULED C-l & D and M-l July 7, 1964 8-1031 GAS TAX ENGINEERING RESOLUTION NO. 3681 (Gas Tax 1964- 65 Budget) I AtiVERTISE FOR BIDS (R.olyn Place tmprovement) :9-/D'f1 16:6261 the plans subsequently approved, a permit issued, and the building at present is ninety per cent completed; that the Committee perhaps should have considered the problem now before Council; that the error, if any, is in esthetics not in Code adherence; that the builder has exceeded the Building Code requirements in construction. An inquiry made of Mr. Hege brought out plans for rather elaborate landscaping around the wall including decorative illumination. MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that Council approve the tentative map of Tract No. 22901 upon the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission with the exception of Condition No.6, and that the landscaping be carried out according to the plan reviewed by Council at this meeting. MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that a public hearing be scheduled for Tuesday June 16, 1964 at 8 P.M. on Planning Commission Resolution No. 513 recommending the creation of a new zoning district and changes in the text of Zones C-O, C-l and M-l. MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that a public hearing be scheduled for JULY 7, 1964 at 8 P.M. on Planning Commission Resolution No. 516 recommending reclassification of property in the Central Area to C-l and D, and to Zone M-l P.I,D. Upon the Council indicating its approval of the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works approving the budget for gas tax allocation, the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3681, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS FOR 1964-1965." MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the ,reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3681 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold , None Mayor Turner Councilman Forman further MOVED that Resolution No. 3681 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold None Mayor Turner The recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Manager accepted on MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Plans and Specifications for the improvement of Rolyn Place be approved and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to 3. 6-3-64 RANCHO SANTA ANITA PROPERTY OWNER'S ASSOCIATION p: 1-one-. RELIEF FROM MORATORIUM (302 N. First Ave.) -4 ';C)l DOSHIER AVENUE (Request for vacation of easement) DENIED d if 13 RELIEF FROM MORATORIUM (142-144 E. Huntington Dr.) =3- ~' '10/ 16:6262 advertise for bids to be received June 16, 1964 at 11 A.M., and that the sum of $27,640 be appropriated from Capital Projects Unappropri- ated Surplus Account No. 290 to Account No. 230 Extension of Rolyn Place. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold None Mayor Turner Communication suggesting that a study be undertaken by the Planning Commission to determine the changes required in Zone R-O to make regulations in said zone at least as restrictive as the present deed restrictions (which will expire in the near future). Area in question is north of Foothill Boulevard to the northern boundary of the City between Michillinda and Baldwin Avenues. I MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that the request be referred to staff; that an effort be made to assist the property owners to achieve their goal without the necessity of changing the zoning ordinance. MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that a business permit be issued to David Jones and Jack Renner, dba Classic Carpet Cleaners. 302 N. First Avenue. Said building to be used only as a business office, with the actual carpet cleaning conducted elsewhere. The City ,Manager read a communication from the Director of Public Works summarizing the background and contents of two covenants which were executed in September 1961; that the easement was retained for possible access to adjacent property now owned by the County Flood Control District; that the debris basins are filling with silt and eventually the land may be returned to the City for recreation purposes. During the interim owners of subject property may use the property but may not construct buildings on the easement; that the street was originally vacated at the request of the property owners of Lots 94 and 95, Tract No. 17853 so that the street could not be used for heavy truck hauling by the County Flood Control District vehicles. Discussion ensued with the consensus of the Council being that it was desirable to maintain the present status; that a structure should not be built on the easement which would prevent the City from future use of the street as an access road should it become possible to so do. MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Balser and I carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be accepted and that the status quo be maintained, thereby denying the request for vacation of the south 20 feet of easement on Doshier Avenue. MOTION by 'Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that the request for relief in the moratorium' area for the remodeling of buildings at 142-144 E. Huntington Drive be APPROVED and that a building permit be authorized subject to compliance with all building regulations. Said building to be occupied by the Cooper Office Furniture Company. 4. 6-3-64 PROPERTY PURCHASE (Combined City Yard) 3190 I PROPERTY PURCHASE (Combined City Yard) J lq() RELIEF FROM MORATORIUM (400 Rolyn Place) -g. 1f!19 FIREWORKS' DISPLAY and SALE (Legion) I 8-/17 ANNEXATION REQUEST (West Arcadia area) -8-105'0 16:6263 Continuing the acquisition of property for the consolidation of the City Yards, MOTION made by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recom- mendation of the City Manager be approved and that Council authorize the purchase of property located at 46 - 52 S. Fourth Avenue, from R. R. Shackelford in the amount of $48,500, the seller to have the right of occupancy until August 1, 1964; that the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute escrow instruments on behalf of the City on form prepared by the City Attorney; that the sum of $49,000 be appropriated from Reserve for Capital Improvements Account No. 285 in the General Fund and transferred to Capital Improvement Projects,Account No. 302, Property Purchase - Combined City Yards. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold None Mayor Turner MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that Council authorize the purchase of property located at 36 - 42 S. Fourth Avenue from Albert Workman in the amount of $52,500, the seller to have the right of occupancy until August 31, 1964; that the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute escrow instruments on behalf of the City on form prepared by the City Attorney; that the sum of $52,500 be appropriated from Reserve for Capital Improvements Account No. 285 in the General Fund and transferred to Capital Improvement Projects Account No. 302, Property Purchase - Combined City Yards. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Considine, Forman, Reibold Councilmen Balser, None Mayor Turner MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that the request of the Applied Optics and Mechanics,. Inc., for relief from the moratorium for the construction of a building at 400 N. Rolyn Place be APPROVED; that a building permit be issued subject to compliance with all applicable city regulations. MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the American Legion Arcadia Post No. 247 be permitted to sell fireworks on July 2, 3 and 4, 1964; that the permit deposit in accordance with Arcadia Municipal Code, Section 6424.2.4 be waived and that the Post be permitted to conduct its annual fireworks' display in the Los Angeles County Park located in Arcadia on the night of July 4, 1964. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine,. Forman, Reibold None Mayor Turner The request for annexation of 7 parcels of property at the northeast corner of Naomi and Golden West Avenues was referred to the Planning Commission on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously. The request is made on behalf of 5. 6-3-64 RELIEF FRO~ MORATORIUM (12 S. Santa Anita Ave.) -j ii' iI/ BALDWIN RESERVOIR (block wall) a- Cf67 ORDINANCE NO. 1244 (Adopted) 16:6264 Harold J. Berg'Who has an option to purchase the property to use in conjunction with a proposed shopping center for which an application for change of zone is being filed concurrently herewith. Henry Hege, representing the applicant, addressed Council briefly and introduced Mr. Richard T. Hartshorn who is proposing to construct a market in the center. Projecturals were reviewed depicting elevations, architecture, etc. Council evinced interest in the development. MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the request of Robert W. Theisen for a permit to occupy the rear building at 12 S. Santa Anita Avenue be approved, subject to conditions outlined below as stipulated by the Planning Department: I 1. No trucks doing business as a part of or with this office shall be parked on the property. 2. All signs proposed for the building shall comply with regulations recommended for adoption by the Planning Commission for Zone C-l-D. On recommendation of the City Manager, Councilman Balser MOVED that the term "wages" as used in the contract with the Holton Construction Company, Inc., be construed and deemed to include: 1. Federal Insurance Contributions (Social Security) 2. Federal Unemployment tax 3. State of California Unemployment tax 4. Union - Health and Welfare, Pension, Vacation and Apprenticeship Fund 5. Workmen1s compensation Motion seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine,. Forman, Reibold None Mayor Turner The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1244, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3121.2 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PLACE ZONES M-l AND M-2 IN FIRE ZONE NO.2." I MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried On roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1244 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser,.Considine,.Forman, Reibold None Mayor Turner Councilman Forman further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1244 be adopted. 6. 6-3-64 I ORDINANCE NO. 1245 (Introduced) RESOLUTION NO. 3683 (Action against City) I RESOLUTION NO. 3682 (Pacific South- west Project Act) 16:6265 Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold None Mayor Turner The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1245 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PART OF DOUBLE DRIVE AS A COUNTY HIGHWAY." MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1245 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold None Mayor Turner Councilman Forman further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1245 be introduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold None Mayor Turner The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3683 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE DEFENSE BY THE COUNTY, COUNSEL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY OF AN ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST THE CITY OF ARCADIA FOR THE REFUND OF TAXES ASSESSED AND COLLECTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1961-1962." MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3683 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold None Mayor Turner Councilman Forman further MOVED that Resolution No. 3683 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold None Mayor Turner The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3682 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ENDORSING THE PACIFIC SOUTHWEST PROJECT ACT PROPOSED BY THE SIX AGENCY COMMITTEE REPRESENTING THE CALIFORNIA USERS OF COLORADO RIVER WATER." 7. 6-3-64 MORATORIUM AREA APPOINTMENT TO THE SISTER CITY , COMMISSION FORMAN (STATEMENT RE AFFILIATION) ADJOURNMENT 16:6266 MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3682 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold None Mayor Turner Councilman Considine further MOVED that Resolution No. 3682 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, , Considine, Forman, Reibold None Mayor Turner Councilman Balser MOVED that the City Manager submit a letter of commendation to Senator Thomas H. Kuchel for his stand on the issue. Motion seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously. Mr. and Mrs. Richter Casper, owners of 146 - 148 E. Huntington Drive, addressed Council seeking information as to just what businesses were acceptable for their property; that it is empty at the present time and it is essential to them that it be rented. They were advised to confer with the Planning Department to ascertain what type of business would be acceptable. Councilman Balser MOVED that the name of Thomas B. Mc Kibben, 1033 Paloma Drive, Arcadia be placed in nomination to replace Mrs. Charles Morse on the Sister City Commission. Said term to expire June 30, 1965. ,The motion was seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. Councilman Forman stated for the record that he is associated with the H. H. Goddard Realty Company but that he has no financial interest in the Company or in any of its transactions except those which he personally handles, and that his commissions are confined to the result of his own efforts; that this statement of his position will continue for future reference until such time as he announces a change therein. The City Attorney commented that he will prepare a formal opinion on conflict of interests. At 9:50 June 8, carried Balser moved that the meeting adjourn to Motion seconded by Councilman Forman and I P.M. Councilman 1964 at 7 P.M. unanimously. Mayor Pro Tempore Reibold ATTEST: City Clerk 8. 6-3-64