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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 2,1965 I"""CA'!" PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES ' (1-19-65) HEARING (Conditional Uses) g lorl S I r 16:6463 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1965 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8 P.M., February 2, 1965. Rev. Robert K, Oliver, Pastor, Arcadia Christian Church Mayor Dale E. Turner PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 19, 1965 were APPROVED as revised on MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibold and car~ied unanimously. The formal portion of the public hearing proceedings on Planning Commission recommendation as contained in its Resolution No. 538 concerning conditional uses having been closed on January 19, 1965, the City Council continued its deliberations on revisions and possible deletions. A communication was read into the record from J. J. Cassidy, Area Staff Supervisor of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company. Embodied therein was a request that Section 9275.3.11 - UTILITIES - be expanded to include the requirement that the developer or property owner be responsible for compliance ~ith the requirement for underground utility installation and bear all costs connected therewith. Councilmen Balser and Reibold abstained from entering discussion or decision on this point as both are employed by the subject utility company. It was the consensus of the remaining members of the City Council that Section 9275,3.11 include the additional requirement in connection with underground utilities. Section 9275.3.20 was then considered and it was the consensus of the City Council that the subject section be enlarged upon to include the provision that the Planning Commission may upon finding that all requirements are met, grant the conditional use; that in a case where a waiver of the requirement is involved that 'the Commission submit to the City Council its recommendation and the legislative body make the final determination. The City Council c~hcurred in the following wording suggested by the City Attorney: "Upon a showing by the applicant and a finding by the Planning Commission that any such regulation is i~appropriate or inapplicable either to the intended use of the property or 1. 2-2-65 16:6464 to the property itself or to adjacent property the Planning Commission may, in granting a conditional use permit, recommend that any regulations specified in this Title be waived and the City Council may without the necessity of a public hearing waive any such regulation.ll Discussion was held on adequate ingress and egress to facilities and it was felt that this is covered in the waiver requirement clause. Covered also in discussion was the frontage requirement for service stations and/or drive-in businesses, areas for merchandise display, and billboards. I The following changes were authorized on MOTIONS: Councilman Forman MOVED that billboards be entirely eliminated, Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Councilman Forman MOVED that the developer or property owner be responsible for total compliance with the requirements for instal- lation of underground utilities and bear the cost thereof. Councilman Considine seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: " f AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Councilmen Considine, Forman, Turner None Councilmen Balser, Reibold Councilman Forman then MOVED that the recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in Resolution No. 53J relative to special conditional uses as amended be APPROVED and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the appropriate ordinance. Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. PERSONNEL BOARD 1.(<.: The recommendation of the Personnel Board that the title of Building Inspector replace the existing Assistant Building Inspector was APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously. , '! . WATER DISTRICT SUIT The City Manager enumerated changes in the settlement documents in connection with the Long Beach vs Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District suit which have been approved by the Joint Negotiating Committee. Resolution No. 3703, authorizing the execution of a Reimbursement Contract and Stipulation for Judgment was adopted by the City Council on August 20, 1964. The City Manager advised that he and the Water Superintendent have reviewed the changes and recommend,Council approval. Councilman Reibold MOVED that the changes be approved. Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. J-'-I-&5 Adopted The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3760 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACT AND STIPULATION FOR JUDGMENT." I RESOLUTION NO. 3760 :E-J./-gS- MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full 2, 2-2-65 ,I . ANNEXATION REQUEST' (Mayflower) , CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING .8-1/r; DWELLING (dePont) I EQUIPMENT PURCHASE p: 16:6465 body of Resolution No. 3760 be WAIVED: AYES: NqES: AI!SENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None None Councilman Balser further MOVED that Resolution No". 3760 be ADOPTED. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None None In response to a request from the property owner for annexation to the City of four lots on South Mayflower Avenue, portions of which are presently in the City of Arcadia, MOTION was made by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that the staff be authorized to institute an~exation proceedings. On MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously the plans and specifications for the Holly - Huntington Office Building to be constructed for lease to the Chamber of Commerce were APPROVED and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to be received March 9, 1965 at 11 A.M. The City Manager reported on the communication from Dorothee dePont concerning use of her property at 1430'S, Tenth Avenue. The property ,is in R-l zone and has two structures thereon, a dwelling in front and a studio in the rear, The studio was constructed in 1940 as a writing studio and subsequently used as a dance studio. " Addressing the City Council were Miss dePont, and Richard dePont, It was explained by them that it was the intention to sell the property and that it would assist them in securing a purchaser if the structure in the rear could be used as a rental. Upon inquiry Mr. dePont stated that the subject structure had not been lived in for the past ninety days, nor'had a temporary cessation report been filed. They were advised that under the circumstances the structure is not a conforming use and that the right to use it as a single family unit was lost and it must heieafter be used for a guest house without kitchen facilities. ' It was suggested to Miss dePont that a variance application be filed with the Planning Department and the procedure was explored. MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City award the contract for a new paint striper for the Department of Public Works to UNlMASCO in the amount of $7,864.00 less 1 per cent discount in 15 days; that any irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived; that all other bids be rejected and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. 3. 2-2-65 BENCH REMOVAL g; ?'/''/A''.(A.-f!... ~J..r. ..:- COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Continued) RESOLUTION vNO. 3757 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 3758 Weed Removal Adopted .g /0 ~l 16:6466 It was explained by the City Manager that the current budget reflects $7,700 for said purchase; that additional funds are available in the Street Department Equipment Account No. 433-54, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilman Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None None In keeping with the continuing program of improving the appearance of the Central Area, the Planning Department recommended the removal of benches as listed in a report from the Business License Officer, who advised that the owners of said benches had made application for renewal of business licenses. I Discussion held on the length of time it would take to replace the benches with those of new design with Mayor Turner expressing concern for those who daily use the benches, MOTION was then made by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that the 'bench permits as listed be revoked and that the removal of same be made at a time specified by the City Manager. On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously the proposed creation of a Community Redevelopment Agency was continued for consideration until the City Council meeting of February 16, 1965. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3757, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, IN OPPOSITION TO PROPOSAL TO MAKE LOCAL ELECTIVE OFFICES PARTISAN." MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3757 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reihold, Turner None None Councilman Forman further MOVED that Resolution No. 3757 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None None I The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 37513, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ALL RUBBISH AND REFUSE UPON AND ALL WEEDS GROWING UPON SPECIFIED STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY TO BE A NUISANCE." MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full 4. 2-2-65 I RESOLUTION NO. 3761 (Burke) Adopted V LEAGUE MEETINCS I~"~' 16:6467 body of Resolution No, 3753 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None None Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Resolution No. 3758 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3761, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING RAY A. BURKE ON THE OCCASION OF THE AWARD TO HIM OF THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR HEROISM." MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3761 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None None Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Resolution No. 3761 be adopted, Motion seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine,. Forman, Reibold, Turner None None The Resolution will be embodied in scroll for presentation to Mr. Burke. Mayor Tu~ner acknowledged receipt of two communications expressing appreciation for the success of the League of California Cities Meet i:,.:; in Arcadia on January 16, 1965. Mayor Turner advised of the forthcoming League of California Cities' Board of Directors meeting to be held in Los Angeles on February 4, 1965. At 9:06 P,M, Councilman Forman MOVED that the meeting ADJOURN until February 9, 1965 at 7 P.M" at which time the results of the Special Municipal Election held on February 2, 1965 will be officially canvassed. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. lOaf, ,r i~ Mayor Turner ATTEST: d?~~ ~/k ~/?V~ City Clerk 5. 2- 2- 65