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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 17,1981_2 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL HEARING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ~( ,1 (/1\ . I 25 :0225 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA a nd the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 1981 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session at 7:30 p.m. February 17, 1981 in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Rev. J. William Daum, Episcopal Church of Transfiguration Acting City Manager George J. Watts PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None Planning Commission Res. No. 1154 recommending that the General Plan be changed to commercial for property bounded on the north by Portola Drive, on the east by Cortez Drive, on the south by Huntington Drive and on the west by Sunset Boulevard -- more specifically designated as 1035-45 W. Huntington Drive, 760 Sunset 'Boulevard and 1030-36 Por- tola Drive. The Commission indicated it was it's intent and recommen- dation that the subsequent zone change be to a c-o (Professional Office) zone ... this being the least intensive commercial zone. The Commission noted that the apartments fronting on Portola were older and did not conform to today's codes and~ould probably be removed in the future '. and that a change to commercial would have a minimal im- pact on the area. The Commission had voted 5_to 0 with two members absent to"change the entire site to commercial in the General Plan. The Commission did express the feeling that a zone change on the entire property to commercial would not be appropriate at this time and that the apartments located adjacent to Portola should remain R-3. The Planning Department felt that the retention of the multiple-family designation on the property fronting on Portola Drive would better serve as a transition between the commercial property to the south and the residential property to the north. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Richard Green, 319 S. Altura Road, President of the Santa Anita Village Homeowners' Associa- tion, said on behalf of the Board that it strongly supports the General Plan designation which would allow the future development of multiple- family residential and prohibit commercial development for property fac- ing Portola Drive. He said further in part that the entire Architectural Review Board was present at the meeting and there were no objections. Charles Anderson, 727 Cortez (northwest corner of Portola and Cortez) said in part that at the time the area was originally developed they were assured there would be no apartments with more than two stories which would act as a buffer between the residential and commercial... that their protection was the R-3 zoning. He realized that it would be attractive to a developer for commercial but the property owners who had lived in the area since its inception should be considered and that the concern of the City Council should be for them. He also felt commercial would increase the traffic flow and referred to traffic problems now at Portola and Sunset. He asked Council not to change the designation on Portola. -1- 2-17-81 25:0226 Arnold Giggar, 1155 La Rosa, owner of the apartment at 1040 Portola, agreed with Mr. Anderson, and also spoke of the traffic which would be generated if the entire area went commercial. He asked that property on Portola remain R-3. Mrs. Daniel Cooper, 1434 Oaklawn Road, owner of 1030-36 Portola, express- ed concern about the possibility of new buildings on Huntington Drive going three stories and if an alleyway would be provided at the rear of the Por- tola property. She was advised about this by the Planning Director. Mrs. Cooper felt there is too much commercial already in the City and asked that the property on Portola remain R-3. Robert Green, 500 S. .Old Ranch Road, said that in his opLnLon the apart- ments on Portola serve as a buffer between the commercial and that he agreed with the recommendation of the Planning Department that Portola I remain R-3 ... that the existing apartments are very well constructed; and it would be a disservice to those in the area and the City as a whole to designate that area as commercial. He had no objection to the Huntington Drive portion going commercial. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously. In response to an inquiry by Councilman Saelid the Planning Director said in part that there is a minimum rear yard setback of 20 feet and a side yard setback of 10 feet minimum ... and that as of now there is no architectural restriction on the Huntington Drive property. Councilman Saelid submitted that it is becoming more and more a real requirement of the City Council to protect the residential quality of the City in view of the increasing demands for commercial... that it is impossible to go back and Council must move forward but it must keep the protective barriers in place .. or guarantee that they won't be made vulnerable by the decisions in terms of land use. The subject area is surrounded by the May Company and Fashion Park. The Village Association has steadfastly endeavored to protect the residential neighborhoods ad- jacent thereto ... that Portola cannot be allowed to become part of the traffic circulation problem " that if it were to become commercial it would defeat the residential quality there. He could support a change in the General Plan .. to designate commercial south of the apartments and that when the zone change comes before Council it would have to pro- vide protection to the apartments - probably with an architectural over- ~y. Councilman Haltom questioned the guarantee of the 20 foot minimum setback and recalled some instances ... however he could support the designation of commercial on Huntington Drive with a zoning restriction eventually of an architectural overlay. Councilman Dring asked why the conflict and why the matter is before Council when the existing designations appear to be consistent with the thinking of the City Council. The Plan- ning Director explained in part that there are non-conforming uses in the commercial.. that it would be better to redesignate the corner pro- perty and the other offices to commercial in light of the location, the traffic which impacts the intersection ... and that a commercial use would be more appropriate. Following the consideration it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council approve and file the Negative Declaration and find that the project will not have.a significant effect on the environment and to change the Gen- eral Plan Land Use Element to show commercial designation on properties at 1035-45 W. Huntington Drive. It was noted at the time the zoning comes before Council it must be remembered to include the architectural restrictions -- the architectural overlay at the time of the zone change. I A~S N~S ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None -2- 2-17-81 REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO SOLIC IT FUNDS GRANTED ^I'I 1:.' ~ IV W ~, I HEARING Genera 1 Plan Cha nge APPROVED {J/ f I' , " . VI 1.;- ~j.\rl-D HEARING APPEAL (DENIED) go vi e II oj j,-plJ) I 25:0227 The following agenda item was taken out of order on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried unanimously. Philip Clarkson, 436 Fairview Avenue, requested permission to solicit funds lo- cally to help finance his participation in the XIV World Games for the Deaf in Cologne, West Germany July 23 - August 1, 1981. Mr. Clarkson is ':l qualified for the United States Team. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the $25 fee be waived and that Mr. Clark- son execute an application for a charitable solicitation permit. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Planning Commission Res. No. 1153 recommending that the General Plan Land Use Element be changed from Multiple-Family Residential (7+ du/ac) to commercial for property at 800-900 S. Santa Anita Avenue. This proposal would provide for consistency between the zoning and the General Plan des- ignation. The area does have an existing commercial zoning which allows for commercial projects however such projects cannot be developed as com- mercial condominiums (ownership) because of the inconsistency. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously. It was then MOVED by Coun- cilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the appropriate ordi- nance to effect the change. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pe,llegrino None None Appeal filed by John A. Clarke from the decision of the Planning Commis- sion in its denial of his request for a change in the General Plan desig- nation from single-family residential (0-6 du/ac) at 702-1012 N. First Avenue and 105 Haven Avenue. Mr. Clarke initially filed an application to amend the General Plan and because the zoning is not consistent with the existing General Plan designation of single family residential the City could not approve a condominium form of ownership for a project which may be identical to an allowable apartment project in terms of size, design, density etc. The State Subdivision Map Act requires that a subdivision be consistent with the City's General Plan. The Commission adopted Res. No. 1155 recommending denial of the change from single family residential to multiple family residential. It was determined that a General Plan change to multiple family residential may result in a change in the single family residential character of the property surrounding the subject site and it would be detrimental to the public health, welfare and injurious to the properties in the vicinity. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and the applicant, John A. Clarke, 943 Crescent Drive, Monrovia, said in part that he appealed the decision because he had been approached by some of the neighbors of his property at 910 N. First Avenue that they would like'him to purchase the rear portions of their lots as they did not want to continue to maintain that part .. it is just extra land to them .. he felt if they could put something together in a condominium form they would have a development. No one else desiring to'be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. r l' -3- 2-17-81 HEARING Tract No. 41320 Tenta tive Ma p APPROVED ,I .; 1)\1)1 . j I, . 25 :0228 In the following consideration it was noted that the Planning Department staff had recommended that it be designated as multiple-family residential which appears to be more appropriate at this time ... in this way an R-2 or an R-3 zone classification could be approved. However, if Council finds in favor of the Commission recommendation ... no further action would be necessary and Mr. Clarke would be permitted to proceed with the construc- tion of an apartment project. It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Cou~cilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that the appeal be denied. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None I Planning Commission recommendation concerning the tentative map of Tract No. 41320 for a proposed six unit residential condominium at 908 Golden West Avenue subject to conditions set forth in the staff report dated February 17. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and no one desir- ing to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid that the Negative Declara- tion be approved and filed and find that the project will not have a sig- nificant effect on the environment; that the Tract is consistent with the General Plan, the waste discharge would not result in a violation of ex- isting requirements set forth in the Water Code and that the Director of Public Works be authorized to approve the subdivision for Tract No. 41320. Discussion ensued with Councilman Dring expressing concern about modifi- cations which have been requested and granted for this project. It was difficult for him to understand why modifications were necessary when this particular project was being constructed from the ground up, He felt there are regulations set forth in the code with which the developer must comply. He made reference to one modification - that for the trash en- closure. The Planning Director explained that the modifications are simi- lar to those which have been approved in the past ... and that as far as the trash is concerned ... the trash area is to be enclosed on three sides by a masonry wall. Councilman Haltom said in part that he agrees with Councilman Dring concerning the trash enclosure -- that there appears to be other places it could go. He could go along with the other modifica- tions. Tony Rinauro, 302 Winnie Way, the builder, responded to some questions concerning the area for the trash and submitted that there is an alley at the rear .. and the driveway to the units will be closest to the wall which would also act as a retaining wall. Roll ca 11 vote wa s' then taken on the motion. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino Councilmen Dring, Haltom None I The matter of concern for the modifications granted wall pursued and it was felt that perhaps the system should be studied -- that it would be most unfair to a developer to throw a complete development out because of a trash container for instance .... Councilman Haltom, Council liaison to d. At,~ the Planning Commission, will relay the thinking of Council in this regard ,/,'( f~ tb to the Commission. ,:)- ~ERSONNEL P'lrsuant to the authorization by the City Council for a civilian parking Police enforcement program and the hiring of three civilians to carry out the APPROVED program, the Personnel Director submitted new Class Specifications setting forth duties and responsibilities. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, sec- onded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the new classification specification for Parking Control Specialist be APPROVED, -4- 2-17-81 /'1 )\ \,.;\~ ,/ "'- -1 ~ .{y-p,~ PERSONNEL (Senior Typis t Clerk) APPROVED I ROLL CALL /CLOSED SESSION ISLANDS March 3 .r r~ HEARINGS SCHEDULED MARCH 3 1. f.'. 'La bor Negotia tions Agreement ISUbd~sion Agreement ./ BANNER DISPLAY 30 days additional Roo f ing City Hall 1 'JI e~ f" f 1 25 :0229 The proposed salary will be $1010 to $1220. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Pursuant to the recommendation of the Personnel Director it was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the new classification specification of Senior Typist Clerk be APPROVED. The proposed salary will be $1089 to $1324. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None The City Council recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT : Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None The Agency adjourned to a Closed Session at the end of the regular meeting of the City Council. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Richard Green, 319 S. Altura, representing the Santa Anita Village Association, referred to the temporary islands installed on South Old Ranch Road which were installed in November of 1977 .., that they are concerned with the appearance of the islands - it is not improved or landscaped in any way.. that there are two alternatives - improve the islands immediately or have them removed. He submitted a resolution to this effect. This item will be placed on the agenda for March 3 and every effort will be made by the association to notify all concerned. CONSENT ITEMS (a) Appeal of Planning Commission denial of Modification M-80-l77 for property at 75 E. Las Flores Avenue. MARCH 3. (b) Tentative map of Tract No. 41736 - 8 unit residential condominium at 145-149 Fano Avenue. MARCH 3. , ~ APPROVED agreement for services with Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson, City Labor Relations Consultants. This agreement would be for twelve months beginning April 1, 1981. The fee will remain at $900 per month with representation at administrative hearings increased from $75 to $85 per hour. Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign agreement in form approv- ed by the City Attorney. AUTHORIZED the Director of Public Works to approve and execute the Sub- division Agreement for a proposed lot split at 516 W. Longden Avenue. This is Tentative Parcel Map 80-10 to create two lots from one. APPROVED extending the period of time for display of a banner at Pelle- grino's Restaurant, 101 S. First Avenue, for an additional 30 days .., from February 17. NOTE: MAYOR PELLEGRINO ABSTAINED FROM VOTING ON THIS ITEM. APPROVED the purchase of Tremco Tremply roofing Company in the amount of $28,620 (Proposal 2). from Capital Outlay Fund. from Marshall Roofing Funds to be appropriated -5- 2-17-81 .. ., I d.\:..- ~r' rJ ROOFING Fire Sta. 2 LIBRARY ,/ CHAPMAN BOOSTER , PUMPS (Design) ;.",d F: /"1 /-r WA'rnRLINE PROJECTS F 11~ 1 25 :0230 APPROVED the purchase of Tremco Tremply Roofing Company in the amount of $14,860 (Proposal 3). Improvement Projects Fund for 1980-81. from Marshall Roofing Funds are in the Capital APPROVED replacing lighting fixtures throughout the Library and the re- furbishing of staff restrooms and AUTHORIZED staff to solicit bids at an expenditure not to exceed $15,500. Funds in the Capital Improvement Bud- get for 1980-81. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN GILB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HALTOM AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES NOES ABSTA IN: ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Pellegrino on one item as noted. None I On August 19, 1980 Council authorized the purchase of the Chapman Facili- ties from Monrovia and on February 3 authorized the execution of the agreement for the acquisition. As part of the project a booster station is to be constructed at the reservoir site at an estimated cost of $75,000 to $100,000. Funding for this will come from Unappropriated Surplus in the Water Fund. During this consideration the Water Manager responded to questions propounded by Councilman Dring. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as fol- lows that 'staff be authorized to solicit proposals from consulting en- gineers for the design of the booster station. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino Councilman Haltom None The 1980-81 Capital Improvement Program provides for the installation of three waterline projects as follows and the plans and specifications were submitted: 1. Replacement of 1630 feet of 4" waterline installed in 1916 with 8" line in Bonita Street from Santa Anita Avenue to Second Avenue. This line will replace an old undersized waterline and increase fire protection in the area. Esti- mated cost is $65,000. 2. Replacement of 645 feet of 4" wateriine installed in 1924 with 8" and 6" line in Fourth Avenue from Colorado Boulevard to the Freeway. This line will replace an old undersized waterline and increase fire protection in the area. Estimat- ed cost is $26,000. 3. Installation of 180 feet of 12" waterline crossing Hunting- ton Drive at Michillinda Avenue. The installation of this line will increase system reliability to the area between Huntington Drive and Duarte Road west of Baldwin Avenue. Estimated cost is $15,000. I It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the plans and specifications be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None -6- 2-17-81 ORD I:;A~CE ~O. 1715 I:;TRODUCE D I RESOLlITIJN ~O. 4935 ADOPTED (~larch 17) / ~', , -1'1 ""1.' I Y RESOLUTION NO. 4936 ADOPTED i~~' ", .1 i- e..". ,,( t/ ('::- RESOLlITION NO. 4937 ADOPTED I I ,\ , \ '/ I:' 21, r' . \" CLAIM DENIED (Alers) DRING / 25:0231 The City Attorney presented for the first ti~e, explained the content a~d read the title of Ordinance No. 1715 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF TIlE CITY OF ARCADL\ A}lENDI~G TIlE ARCADL\ MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDI~G DIVISIO~ 3, PART 5, CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IX TO HODIFY THE LAND USE REGULATIONS APPLlC- .\BLE I:: TIlE R-2 ~lEDIUH DENSITY ~nILnPLE FAMILY RESlDENTL\L ZONE." It was NOVED by Councilman 11.:11tom, seconded by Councilman Cilb and carried on roll call vote as follows to waive the further reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1715 and INTRODUCE. AYES NOES ABSENT: Council~en Drir.g, Gi~b) Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None The City Attorney pre~ented, explained the content and read the title "f Resolution No. 4935 entitled: "A RESOLUTIO~ OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING TIlA T WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRO:-JT OF, AND BRUSH, RUBB ISH, REFUSE, AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTA IN PRI- VATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS IN- TENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." [ It was NOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows to waive the further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 4935 and ADOPT. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4936 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN GENERAL EM- PLOYEE POSITIONS." , It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows to waive the further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 4936 and ADOPT. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None The City Attorney presented, explained ~he content and read the title of Resolution No. 4937 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY OF ARCADIA ENDORSL~G THE PRIORITY PLAN FOR EXPENDITURE FOR JURISDICTIONS WITHIN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FROM TIlE CALIFORNIA PARKLANDS ACT OF 1980." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows to waive the further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 4937 and ADOPT. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None ["..' ~-.-"- The claim of Fred E. Alers was denied on MOTION by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Councilman Dring suggested Council have the City Attorney look into the legal ramifications necessary to permit smoking in the Council Chamber and in the Conference Room. A motion to this effect was seconded by Councilman Haltom however the majority of Council Members cou,ld not .' support it. -7- 2-17-81 HALTOM [ CLOSED SESSION tjA.. !/ f '/' I ,- CITY MANAGER PRO TEMPORE / ADJOURNMENT [' 25:0232 Commended city employees on the many ducies they perform.. i. e., in the maincenance end .., they do many things which normally would be let out co subcontractors. Councilman Saelid agreed and cited an in- stance where staff was engaged in making preparations for action in an emergency situation. Mayor Pellegrino also commended ~taff in various phases of work. Councilman Gilb joined in the commendations and men- cioned the work staff performs on donaced time. At 9:30 p.m. the City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopmenc Agency en cered a Closed Session. Reconvened and cook action as foilows: It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows chat a 100 day extension be granted Goldrich & Kest in connection with their agreement with the Agency entered into on October 28, 1980 for a period of 100 days. I AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman ,Ha 1 tom and carried on roll call vote as follows that Charles Reiman, Finance Di- rector, be appointed City Manager ProTempore. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None None Mayor Pellegrino noted the passing of James Valentine, who was born in Mt. Vernon, Washington, coming to Hollywood in 1930 and moving to Arcadia in 1933 and worked in the construction of the race track fa- cility. "Jim had been in the lumber business all his life.. the last years with the Arcadia Lumber Company. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary, his daugher Sharon Murphy, his son James Valentine and six grandchildren. Jim and Mary were married at the San Gabriel Mis- sion by Monsignor Gerald O'Keefe. This was before the Holy Angels Church was built in Arcadia. Jim and Mary lived in a home built by Lucky Baldwin which is right behind the Acapulco Restaurant. Jim will be missed by all those who had the good fortune to have known him. I knew him as a personal friend for many years and I would like to ad- journ this meeting in his memory." Councilman Gilb noted the passing of Jim Hubley who had become a very familiar figure in the City. When he was a student active in track he contracted polio and ever since was confined to a wheel chair. He spent hours going up and down First Avenue with a little dog pulling the wheel- chair. Council Gilb would like to adjourn this meeting in his memory. The passing of Dr. Philip A. Libby was also noted. Dr. Libby was born in Gorham, Maine in 1897 " was a naval aviator during World War I. He received his Ph. D from USC and after leaving the Navy he returned to USC. He retired in 1960 after serving 30 years as Professor and Head of the Department of business administration. Dr. Libby also served on che Arcadia City Council from August 1948 to February 1950. The meet- ing w?s adjourned in his memory also. I~ The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 2, 1981 in the Conference Room. ~~M= Mayor ." ~~l~ City Clerk 2-17-81 -8-