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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 18,1964 I ""'''AT''''' PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES DECISION FOLLOWINC HEARING' (Buildin!!; Height) a- /0/9 I 15:6185 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA FEBRUARY 18, 1964 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall on February 18, 1964 at 8 P.M. Rev. John Scharn, Arcadia Church of the Nazarene Mayor Elton D. Phillips PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that the Minutes of February 4, 1964 be approved as submitted in writing. Matter CONTINUED from December 3, 1963. Planning Commission Res. No. 498 recommending that the height of all future buildings be ," limited to two stories or 35 feet in height in' every zone other than Zone 'H' Special Height Zone. This matter was carried over until this date awaiting the determination by the City Council in the Zone 'HI classification areas, The Planning Director presented a brief resume of the contents of the Resolution and displayed projecturals depicting the height patterns existing within the City and the areas which would be affected in- cluding proposed height changes in commercial and industrial Zones. The proposal had the unanimous endorsement of the Planning Commission. Mayor Phillips stated that although the hearing had been formally closed, Council would be willing to hear anyone in the audience who desired to speak to the matter. No one responded. Extensive discussion held on the possibility of building more than two stories in the 35' height limitation; the type of construction to be expected if four stories were to be permitted; parking, elevators, distribution of air conditioning systems, etc. Councilman Turner stated in part that he was still of the opinion that two stories and 35 feet in height are not synonymous; that three stories could be built within 35 ,feet; that in his opinion Council would be remiss in limiting construction to 35 feet or two stories; that the regulation should be for one or the other requirement; that it is not physically possible to construct, esthetically, 4 stories within 35' under present building regulations. Councilman Reibold commented that if four stories were to be permitted why change anything; that in his opinion this would encourage construction of substandard nature; that Council should take action on what it believes to be right; do not make it possible for someone to manage to build 4 stories" within 35'. 1. 2-18-64 15:6186 Councilman Balser stated in part that it was his impression that the number of stories was definitely a part of the reason for changing the regulations; that he thought it was generally agreed upon that there are two community shopping centers (West Arcadia and the down- town area where there is an H Zone regulation); that the other shopping centers are considered neighborhood shopping centers and are adjacent to R-l zoning where, in his opinion, the height and number of stories should be compatible; that for instance a three or four story building in the El Rancho Shopping Center ,would be incompatible; that the City could not,\in his opinion, support additional shopping centers and permitting more than two stories in those areas would bring more shopping centers. I Mayor Phillips referred to areas presently zoned for 8-story, con- struction; that in his opinion Council is discussing height limit and not stories; that 4 stories probably would not be constructed for many years nor does it seem logical that anyone would endeavor to build 4 stories within 35' height limitation; that he would rather see a 35' or 37' limitation wherein air conditioning could be contained within the super structures. Councilman Butterworth favored the limitation of 35' or 3 stories. Councilman Turner then MOVED that the Planning Commission Resolution No. 498 be APPROVED with the exclusion of the 2-story stipulation and ,that"the regula~ion be sp~lled o~t as 35' in height or 3 stories and that r~~i~ent~al zoning remain at 2 stories. ~ ,) J " . ,.:.,:>. .j,)',"j Motion sec,Dnded,by Councilman Butterworth and prior to the roll call vote Councilman Balser referred to construction on the west side of Baldwin Avenue south of Duarte Road where 1 story construction is taking place and could not understand the objection to 2 stories in commercial areas. __l'; '1 J!::'." J.-' ; ... Councilman Turner observed that land values are ever increasing and th~t ;~~:~~~ercial property becomes less available securing as much ...r::t;lp,or Ispace as possible would become imperative. _q:!: .~; "'"J;'" Councilman Reibold commented that the Council cannot have as its sole criteria the maximum use of land; that it should not always be con- sidering land usage. AYES': Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips rNOES: Councilman Balser ABSENT: None ,; (C-l Zone) Planning Commission Resolution No. 504 recommending the amendment to the Arcadia Municipal Code by amending and augmenting the regulations controlling signs, billboards and advertising structures in Zone C-l, amending off-street parking requirements for Zone C-l and altering the uses permitted in and the regulations applicable to Zone Col. I HEARING The City Manager advised of the receipt of a communication from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that the hearing be continued until the next regular Council meeting (March 3). Mayor Phillips then declared the hearing open and inquired if anyone in the audience desired to be heard on the,matter. No one responded. 2. 2-18-64 ZONE VARIANCE I (Duarte Rd.) P"~'6 15:6187 Councilman Butterworth then MOVED that the hearing be continued until March.3, 1964. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously. - Planning Commission Resolution No. 505 recommending the denial of a zone variance to allow construction of a 105 dwelling unit planned residential park development of property located at 82 through l60,W. Duart e Road. ' Upon advice that the applicant, Arthur Bauman, had appealed said decision by submitting the $100 appeal fee, it was MOVED by Councilman Bals~r, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that tn~ matter be referred back to the Planning Commission with the re9~~st that another public hearing be held after notice to consider the variance application on new plans to which the applicant referred. The Planning Director explained contents of a report on proposed land acquisitions of the Arcadia Unified School District for the expansion of the Dana Junior High School and the Holly Avenue Elementary School. Po' ,s-tA..v&-t.s, Conditions proposed by the Planning Coounission were explored. Discussion held on pedestrian and vehicle traffic; parking; sidewalk construction adjacent to the school site (Holly Avenue); the dedi- cation of 12' of property fronting on Duarte Road after the'recom- , mendation for a lot split at 350 and 340 W. Duarte Road had oeen con- sidered; that Magna Vista Avenue be terminated in a manner satis- factory to the Department of Public Works with ,any further necessary dedications. SCHOOL PROPE~TY ORANGE GROVE RESERVOIR (5) (Design) I F 73t/ STREET IMPROVEMENT (Santa Anita Ave.) f/03} Discussion further held on the recommendation for 10' of landscaping on the north between the school and residential property at 1305 S.. ' First Avenue. It was the consensus of the Council that 5' screenin~ would be sufficient and it was then MOVED by Councilman Turner,tnat the proposal of the School Board in the acquisition of land for ex- ' I . pansion of the Dana Junior High School and Holly'.Avenue Elementary" School be approved and that landscaping for screening purposes at Dana School be 5' instead of 10'. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously. Upon recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council authorize a change in design on the Orange Grove Reservoir No. 5 from a 4-million gallon prestressed concrete. circular reservoir to a 5 1/4-million gallon, reinforced concrete, rectangular.r~ervoir, an~ that a $3000 ~ayment be made in addition to the contract agreement with, Engineering Sciences, Inc. for the extra work resulting from the change in design. AYES: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips NOES: None ABSENT: None Upon recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works, it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the plans and specifications as submitted for the improvement of Santa Anita Avenue from Orange Grove 3. 2-18-64 15:6188 to Grandview Avenues be APPROVED and that bids for the work be advertised upon receipt of approval from the State Division of Highways. (Street fl usher) The City Manager advised that the following bids were received in connection with the purchase of a 29,000 G.V.M. truck chassis with a tilt cab and f~r a fully streamlined 1800 gallon water tank, including pump, auxiliary motor and accessories for street flushing with tree watering and sprinkling attachments. BID RESULTS p " ttt>fNlAlf-i CAB AND CHASSIS: Orrin W. Fox Co. White Motor Co. $7,097.00 8,041.84 I These quotatiuns are f.o.b. Arcadia and include all applicable taxes and include trade-in allowance for a 1958 G.M.C. 2 1/2 ton truck. WATER TANK AN,D ACCESSORIES: Gar-Wood Los Angeles Truck Co. (Alternate - Fire hose discharge) 6,240.00 68.64 6,308.64 Crook Co. (Alternate) 6,892.08 45.76 6,937.84 A. M. Donaher & Son (Alternate) 7,111.62 196.56 $7,308.08 Discussion held on the necessity of requiring a Bond,in an amount equal to one hundred per cent payment price of the contract. Faithful Performance (100%) of the total MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City enter into contrac~, in form approved by the City Attorney, with the Orrin-Fox Company for the purchase of a truck chassis in the amount of $7,097.00 and with Gar-Wood Los Angeles Truck Equipment, Inc. for the water tank and accessories in the amount of $6,308.64; that all other bids be re- jected and any informalities or irregularities in the bidding process be waived; that an appropriation be made in the amount of $13,406.00 from SURPLUS ACCOUNT #290 in the Capital Outlay Fund to Account #626 STREET FLUSHER. , AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None I F /0 S~, MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the one bid received in connection with the removal of 101 parkway trees submitted by the Johnson Tree Service be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract in form approved by the City Attorney in the amount of $3,789.00. BID RESULTS (Tree removal) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None 4. 2-18-64 15:6189 TRAFFIC COUNT Discussion held on the report submitted at the request of the City Council on the speed of traffic on Foothill Boulevard and the (Foothill Blvd.) feasibility of the installation of a signal at Rancho Road and Foothill Boulevard. The report set forth the average and critical <' ,~ fi1~ ~peeds shown on the Police Department records and studies made by the ~I ~p-rr..~traffic Engineers. It further advised that in the opinion of the staff, the logical installation at the intersection would be a fully actuated control system and that it would be between two existing such systems (Santa Anita and Baldwin Avenues) and with that there ~ould be no assurance that control over speed would be obtained. I RESOLUTION NO. 3?48 (Zone variance Erlingheuser) 1fqC)o RESOLUTION NO. 3649 (Election) f)o;;-7 I After extensive perusal of the report, Council still would embrace a reduction of the speed of traffic on Foothill Boulevard. The report ~as ordered filed. the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3648, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A REQUESTED ZONE VARIANCE to PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FORTY-SIX UNIT EIGHT-STORY APARTMENT BUILDING AT 504 AND 508 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE IN SAID CITY". MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3648 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Resolution No. 3648 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilman' Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3649, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING AND CALLING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 1964; DESIGNATING THE OFFICES TO BE FILLED AT SAID ELECTION: PROVIDING ,FOR THE POLLING PLACES FOR SAID ELECTION; AND APPOINTING THE ELECTION OFFICERS FOR SUCH ELECTION AND FIXING, THEIR COMPENSATION". MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3649 be waived. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Resolution No. 3649 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None 5. 2-18-64 ORDINANCE NO. 1236 (Sister City Committee) a,'Se, ORDINANCE 'NO. 1237 (Clerk) 'I RESIGNATION (Forbes) ~ MTA (Attendance) /Vv1 l5:6190 The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1236, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TO, CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE II THEREOF A NEW PART 2 ENTITLED "ARCADIA-TRIPOLIS SISTER CITY COMMISSION" CONTAINING.DIVISIONS 1 AND 2". MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1236 be waived: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None Councilman Balser further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1236 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on, roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1237, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2410 AND 2411 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE INCREASING THE SALARY OF THE CITY CLERK". MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1237 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None Councilman Butterworth further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1237 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None The City Manager advised of the resignation of Frank Forbes, Assistant Director of Public Works, to become effective March 6, 1964. I Appreciation was expressed ,for the services of Mr. Forbes during the past twelve years of his affiliat,ion with the City. The City Attorney advised of his attendance at t~e Director's meeting of the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities; that the report of the Transportation Committee was excellent; that he spoke to the point that the matter be voted upon that night but did not vote; the voice vote being unanimous in favor of the Committee's report. 6. 2-18-64 SISTER CITY COMMISSION A S~ I APPRECIATION INDEPENDENT AUDITOR (1963-64) ~30/ I 15:6191 ,Councilman Butterworth nominated, with the advise and consent of the City Council, the following persons to the Arcadia-Tripolis Sister City Commission, as authorized by Ordinance No. 1236: Robert Campbell Mrs. Peer Clausen Mrs. James Dale Mrs. Charles Morse Mrs. Peter Pitchess Mrs. Louis Randall L. Halden Wentworth The nominations were seconded by Councilman Reibold and elected by a unanimous vote of the City Council. The ordinance will become effective after thirty days and the terms of office to be determined by lot in accordance with Article VII, Section 702 of the City Charter. The Commission will meet at least twice a year and a secretary will be appointed by the City Manager. Councilman Butterworth extended appreciation for the services of Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk, as secretary during the temporary status of the Sister City Interim Committee. The Interim Committee has now been adjourned sine die. MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the proposal submitted by the firm of Price Waterhouse be rejected and that the City Manager communicate such action to the firm with the City's appreciation for its proposal. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None' It was further MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the firm of Lybrand Ross Bros., and Montgomery be retained for the year 1963-64 and that a committee be appointed next fall to give extensive consideration to the selection of an auditor. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips Councilman Turner None COuncilman Turner stated in part that he was of the opinion that the City should employ local auditors. Mayor Phillips advised of the forthcoming,Contract Cities' Seminar to be held in Palm Springs May 14 - 17, 1964 and that arrangements for attendance be made through the office of the City Manager. Mayor Phillips moved that Councilman Turner be appointed to represent the City on the League of California Cities' Sister City Program COmmittee for 1964. ,Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously. The City Manager to so advise League Headquartern. 7. 2-18-64 15:6192 Mayor Phillips advised of the forthcoming luncheon in honor of Community Health Week (March 11) at the Biltmore Hotel. Arrangements for attendance to be made through the office of the City Manager. Mayor Phillips advised of the receipt of a Resolution from the City of Lakewood appealing to the Metropolitan Transit Authority - Lakewood is considering proposals from private companies to finance and operate a rapid transit system; that he has received similar resolutions; that Arcadia has not taken any stand, as in any event it will not effect Arcadia enroute. Council expressed sympathy in the early demise of former Mayor Iacoboni of Lakewood. I Mayor Phillips requested members of the City Council and the City Manager to meet in the Conference Room to consider salary adjustments for the Department Heads. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. Mayor Phillips ATTEST; ~dz;~t?)~71tL~/ City Clerk I 8. 2- Hl- 64