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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 18,1981_2 CITY COUNCIL ~KuCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL HEARING M-l Zone Text Amendment DENIED , -1 rJ ' r/?( I' (j) I HEARING ZONE CHANGE APPROVED (R-3 to C-O) ) 1 ~,\ I .'- . J ~ " 25:0348 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 1981 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session August 18, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. Rev. Margaret Stevens, Santa Anita Church City Attorney Charles Liberto PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gi1b None On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimously the minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings of August 4, 1981 were APPROVED. CONTINUED - Planning commission Res. No. 1166 recommending denial of Text Amendment 81-3 allowing office uses in an M-l zone with an approv- ed Conditional Use Permit. This was a subject discussed with the Plan- ning Commission on August 11. Mayor Gi1b declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Council- man Saelid, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carri- ed on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial be APPROVED and that staff be directed to initiate proceedings for consideration of a zone change at the southwest corner of St. Joseph Street and First Avenue. Councilman Saelid commented in part that he has strong feelings that it would be wise to have the flexibility of using the Conditional Use Permit to control office buildings within the industrial area ... how- ever, the Commission has studies on these things and feels that there would be problems in the future and he would yield to their wishes but does so with some trepidation. Roll call vote was then taken on the Motion. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, 'Saelid, Gilb None None Planning Commission Res. 1171 recommending approval of a zone change from R-3 (Multiple Family) to C-O (Professional Offices) at 1035-1045 W. Huntington Drive. Staff advised that an application had been filed on behalf of the Maier Brewing company for a change of ,zone at 1045 W. Huntington Drifve. Staff has included other properties in this block (1035 to 1043). In March of this year the General Plan was changed on the subiect proper tv from Multiple-fami1v residential to commercial and this change would be consistent with' the General Plan. It would' make the existing non-conforming office uses conforming uses. It was felt there is adequate protection for the residential properties north of the subject property by the setbacks. Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and Dr. Jack McKuen, 205 W. Long- den Avenue, with offices at 1035 W. Huntington Drive, said in part that -1- 8-l8-Al " I); r 'RECREATION COMMISSION (PROJECT) PROPOSITION I MONIES APPROVED f;euP CONDITIONAL USE 1>EllMIT PRE-SCHOOL HEARING SET SEPT I 25:0349 that he favored the zone change and could not see any problem for those residing in the apartments. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unani- mously. Some discussion held on the setbacks and Councilman Dring felt the proximity of the apartment buildings in this instance should be a con- cern. It was noted by staff that the setbacks for a commercial office development are substantially greater than those if the property remain- ed R-3. Councilman Saelid spoke to Councilman Dring's concern and felt the real question is going to be if and when a proposal comes before Council asking for relief in this particular location .. he did not see the need for an overlay but did see a need for cautious proceeding on the part of the Council in terms of any applied for modifications in the future'. I It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Saelid 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 signi- ficant effect on the environment and direct the City Attorney to pre- pare the appropriate ordinance. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that an application be filed with the State for the use of Proposition I Monies for the con- struction of four lighted handball courts at Eisenhower Park at an approximate cost of $123,000; that an addition of a picnic and play area at Bonita Park be constructed at an approximate cost of $72,000. During this consideration the Recreation Director responded to questions. It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be directed to pre- pare and submit an application to the State by the deadline of September 15, 1981. The appropriate Resolution will be presented to Council at its September 1 meeting. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None Council recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT : Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None I The meeting adjourned to 7 p.m. August 25, 1981. Council reconvened In order to take the following item out of agenda sequence it was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unani- mously that it be considered at this time. Mayor Gilb explored the background of an item on the agenda relating to t~e conditional use permit granted by the Planning Commission to the Foothill Jewish Temple and Center at 550 S. Second Avenue on July 28. It was brought out that there was a conflict of meeting locations that night ... a meeting was being held in the Council Chamber by the Council and the School Board - another was being held by the Planning Commission in the Conference Room at which a hearing was held -2- 8-18-81 I ,{ I ,\ e: TRACT NO. 42668 HEARING Sept. I DIAL-A- RIDE VANS F 1/ vi. ?') 25:0350 on the application of the Temple. Those in opposition to the Temple application were misdirected to the Council Chamber and therefore were not able to present their views. During this consideration Chris Cozen, Director of the School, said in part that licensing by the State depends on the conditional use permit being granted by the City to the Temple .. there is a deadline for fil- ing with the State and the Temple is endeavoring to meet that date. Mrs. Julie Nakov, 200 S. Second Avenue, presented a petition with 30 signatures to the City Clerk protesting the formation of the pre-school. It was brought out in the ensuing proceedings that this petition had been presented to the Planning Department at an earlier date. Mrs. Nakov enumerated areas of her opposition. Paul Friedman, 345 W. Wistaria Avenue, member of the Temple, said in part that it was unfortunate that Mrs. Nakov was misdirected when she tried to attend the Planning Commission meeting, however, the Temple has done everything in an orderly fashion; that it had been in its lo- cation for 15 years and would like to be able to meet the deadline for filing with the State. Considerable discussion was held on the series of misunderstandings (SEE FULL TRANSCRIPT) and based on legal advice it was MOVED by Coun- cilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council provisionally approves the Con- ditional Use Permit, subject to revocation, and that a public 'hearing be scheduled for September 1, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None It was then MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the $100 filing fee re- quirement be waived. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb Councilman Haltom None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, spoke about his suggestion to change Proposition 13 to protect the property owner, the City and the School District. He noted the increase in the City's assessed valuation out of which the City will receive a small amount the School District will receive nothing .. with the main beneficiary of this new tax being the County and State. He felt Council should take steps to discuss ways in which the total tax is divided. ~ CONSENT ITEMS . , SCHEDULED public hearing for September 1 on the tentative map of Tract No. 42668 for a 9 unit residential condominium at 1039, 1045 and 1049 W. Fairview Avenue. APPROVED the specifications and authorized advertising for bids for the purchase of three 9 passenger Dial-a-ride vans .. two to be equipped with wheelchair lifts .. all to be equipped with 2-way radios. Estimated cost is $25,000 each .. the van without the lift will be $20,000. Purchase will be financed with Federal UMTA grants -3- 8-18-81 ;( ~~ /0 v. ! /;~ 'j WORK ACCEPT~ I . i ;" ' /"" {,,, STORM DRAINS ~TREET IMPROVEMENT WORK ACCEPTANCE F':/Lji GREEK FESTIVAL _, fJ t..d fJ" STORAGE FIRE STA. 3 {. Ii;.. . ' /() htZ WATER <j'FACILITIES 25:0351 in the amount of $23,162 and State SB 325 funds in the amount of $51,838 (total of $75,000). APPROVED FY 1981-82 Resolution for Performance of Services and continu- ing Cooperative Agreement with Southern. California Association of Gove~- ments. Wilbur Smith has been requested to submit a proposaL tor pre-- - paring the Short Range Transit Plan. Mayor and City Clerk AUTHORIZED to execute same in form approved by the City Attorney. ACCEPTED the work and authorized final payment pursuant to the terms of the contract with Josic Kovac for the improvements at Fire Station No.3 - Job No. 517. APPROVED the agreement with County Flood Control District which would simplify transfer of storm drains to the District for operation and maintenance. I APPROVED plans and specifications and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the reconstruction of First Avenue from Camino Real to Las Flores - Job No. 511. . ' ACCEPTED the work and authorized final payment pursuant to the terms of the contract with J. E. R. Construction Company for the installation of waterlines in Bonita Street and Fourth Avenue. APPROVED a business license tax of $5.00 per amusement and game machine to be operated at the Greek Festival on September 19 and 20 at Santa Anita Race Track. APPROVED the report and recommendation concerning the storage shed at Fire Station No.3. .The shed would be constructed by ,fire department personnel. Council also APPROVED an appropriation of $2500 from Capi- tal Improvement Funds for the purchase of the required material. ALL THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN SAELID, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN PELLEGRINO AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES NOES AllSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None Staff advised on the transfer of funds from the Water Fund to the Water Facilities Replacement Fund pursuant to Council'action of June 19, 1979. Replacement projects for 1981-82 as reflected in the Capi- tal Program Budget are: Estimated Costs 1. Meter Repair and Replacement 2. Replacement of 4" line installed in 1916 in Flower Street from LaPorte to First Av. ($40,000 water - $25,000 Revenue Sharing) 3. Replacement of 4" and 6" lines is taIled in 1926 in easements in back yards in Oakwood Drive from Orange Grove to Foothill. Phase I. $ 50,000 40,000 90,000 I $180,000 The Water Manager responded to questions concerning the urgency of the replacement of lines in Oakwood Drive. It was noted that there is a potential liability in the subject area .. however, the lines are not worn out. This would be only the first phase .. there are to be three phases in this project. It was submitted that the life expentancy of the iron pipes should be from 50 to 75 years this was installed in 1926. , ~ "_l'l."", -4- 8-18-81 "', I f; I " ' POLICE EQUIPMENT JDIC APPROVED ?t! ~. POLICE CROSSING GUARDS APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 1729 INTRODUCED I ./ rdUIM DENIED (Charles) 250352 Councilmap Dring felt tH~t_this item does not appear to be of high priority ~nd is where expenditures could be reduced and MOVED to trans- fer $100,900 to the Water Facilities Replacement Fund and to delete Item No.3 (Replacement in Oakwood Drive). Councilman Haltom seconded the motion. Councilman Saelid expressed concern at delaying Item 3 as it appears to him that in the event of a breakage the City would be facing sub- stantial liablity " and feared adopting a philosophy of letting things go and then trying to patch up as the damage occurs. Councilman Haltom felt that if Council is going to reduce the budget some risks must be taken that pipes do break whether old or new that where there is real damage there must be immediate repair. Roll call vote was then taken. , , rt AYES NOES ABSTAIN: ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Gilb Councilman Sae1id Councilman Pellegrino None Request for authorization to complete the installation of the County's Justice pata Interface Controller System by the County. It would also be maintained by the County. This would be the third installation .. two are in operation at the present time. Funds are in the Revenue Sharing Budget for the police department. It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the equipment be installed. AYES Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino Saelid, Gilb ',( (''NOES None ABSENI': None The P lice Chief advised that with the closure of two elementary schools trave routes and street crossings have been reevaluated with a recommen- datiod for four new locations for the crossing guards necessitating the addit~n of two guards. Total of $67,250 for the school year 1981-82 with nbrmal salary increases. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, second- , ed by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote that the recom- , mendation be APPROVED. \ Councilmen None None Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb AYES NOES , ABSENT :\ , , The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and reAd the title of Ordinance No. 1729 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CI~~ OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION' 9262.4.12 and ADDING NEW SECTION 9261.4.4, 9262.4.13 and 9266.2.8.6 PERTAINING TO USE OF TEMPORARY BANNERS IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES". It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1729 be waived and INTRODUCED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gi1b ,None ~one On recommendation of the City's Claim Adjuster and the City Attorney it was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the claim of Lee Edward Charles be and it is hereby rejected. -5- 8-18-81 ~~IM APPROVED (Walker) SEWER SERVICE , CHARjE ADJOURNMENT TO AUGUST 25, 7 p.m. 25:0353 AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gi1b None None On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim for $120.80 by Mr. and Mrs. James M, Walker was approved for payment on MOTION by Coun- cilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None The City Manager advised Councilman Dring that the report on sewer service charge is being prepared. At 9:45 p.m. Mayor Gilb MOVED to adjourn the meeting to August 25. 1981 at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room in memory of Albert Adcock who passed away August 11. "Mr. Adcock had been a resident of Arcadia since 1925. He was a skilled machinist having worked with Arcadia Doors for some time. He was a City Councilman from 1940 to 1948 and was proud of his achievements especially during the period after the war when subdivisions began to appear in the City. He was also on the Person- nel Board from 1952 to 1956. He was active in the American Legion, Boy Scouts and Civic Affairs. He is survided by three daughers. Martha, Margaret, Eleanor and a son John, ten granchildren and four great grand- children. It is interesting to note that Mr. Adcock's name is on the plaque in City Hall at the time of its dedication in 1948." Motion seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. - ~2L City Clerk . -6- 8-18-R1 I I