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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 21,1981_2 I I CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 25:0380 I NVOCA TI ON PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL . MINUTE APPROVAL OATH OF OFFICE YOUTH COMMISSION j HEARING (Tennis) Approved for Ordinance I M I NUT E S CITY COWNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1981 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevlopement Agency met in an adjourned regular session Wednesday October 21, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. Dr. James Von Tungeln, Jr., Arcadia Congregational Church City Manager, George J. Watts PRESENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb ABSENT: None On MOTION by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously the minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings of October 6, 1981 were APPROVED. The City Clerk administered the oath of office to James P. Curry, new appointee to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission. The City Council officially appointed Alex Pilmer and Leslie Aldahl to the Youth Commission for November 1981 through October 1982. They are from the Arcadia High School Sophomore Class. Mayor Gilb welcomed the new Commissioners and presented them with their credentials. Youth Commissioners whose terms will be expiring October 21, 1981 were Greg Ceniceroz, Traci Lauderdale, Cindy Zoltan, Tom McEmtee and Kelly McGuire. Greg and Traci were present to receive their Certifi- cates of Appreciation. Councilman Pelleorino read the commendations in full. The public hearing on Planning Commission Resolution No. 1172 amending the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding a new Division 6 to Part 5 Chapter 2 Article IX thereof establishing tennis and paddle tennis court con- struction and operation standards in residential zones, was continued from October 6 to this date. The Planning Director presented the staff report once again and it was noted that at the previous hearing Council agreed that the hours of illumination should be 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Inasmuch as the hearing is still open Mayor Gilb asked for those who desired to speak. No one responded and it was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimously that the hear- ing be CLOSED. During the ensuing consideration the setbacks in R-2 and R-3 zones (Section 9256.3.2) were explored - as was the height of the fencing. Councilman Saelid questioned how staff determined the 10 ft. height limitation on fences. Staff said in part that only through experience they have had - that generally a 12 ft. high fence is about the highest people have sought. -1- 10-21-81 HEARING ,Zone Change M-l to C-M ,ApPROVED FOR ORDINANCE . 1 ( I ; of" '. ,.<{, " ' HEARING PROPERTY MAINTENANCE APPROVED 'FOR ORDINANCE ! 25: 0381 Councilman Dring MOVED to approve and file the Negative Declaration and' find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environ- ment and that the City Attorney prepare the appropriate ordinance with specific code changes as follows: 9256.3.2 SETBACK FROM PROPERTY LINES FOR R-2 and R-3 ZONES. Courts, in- ~luding,slabs and fences and light standards accessory thereof, shall be subject to the same front, side and rear yards required for a two-story building in the zone in which they are located. \ ,e 9256.3.4 FENCING. A. HEIGHT. The height of any fence enclosing the tennis court shall not exceed twelve feet (12') above the finished sur- face of the tenni s ,court and all portions of such, fence which exceed six feet (6') above, the finished surface of the court shall be open- mesh .chain-l ink type fencing '... Councilman Haltom seconded the motion which was carried on rol.l cal.l as fol.lows: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Gilb Councilman Saelid (who felt it a mistake to allow a tennis court to be so close to adjOining resi- dential property in the R-2 and R-3 zones where the courts would be used much more than in single family residential zones.) "J AYES NOES. ABSENT: None Planning ,Commission Resolution No. 1177 recommendioCl a zone change from 'M-l (Planned Industrial District) to C-M (Commercial Manufacturing) at 219, 223 and 233 N. First Avenue and 48, 52 and 58 E. St. Joseph Street. This change would be consistent with the City's General Plan, and the pub- lic convenience, necessity and general welfare justify the proposed zone change. Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by,Coun- 'cilman Pellegrino and carried unanimously.' It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Sael id 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 that the City Attorney prepare the approval ordinance to effect this zone change. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None , Planning Commission Resolution No. 1178 recommending a Text Amendment, relating to property maintenance regulations with a new section to the' zoning regulations requiring-the parking of vehicles in residential zones to be on paved surfaces. This was initiated pursuant to the di- rection of the City Council in order to clarify and enable the City to more effectively enforce the City's property maintenance regulations. Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and Chris Vance, 417 S. Seconu Avenue, spOke at length --- stating in part that basically he is in favor of the endeavor to enforce regulations however some sections were of concern to him. For 'instance, the parking of a vehicle on the front lawn ..'a property owner could just concrete that portion and it would be okay to park his vehicle but the neighbors across the street would still have to look at what might be an unsightly vehicle.. some of the - wording was also referred to as being unclear and unnecessary and the document appears too vague and he feH it impinges on the "good folks" rather than on those in violation. - I -2- , 10-21-81 I ~ "YOUTH COMMISSION (Reimbursed) (Seminar) I PARKING PLACE COMMISSION (November 3) 25: 0382 Mr.Vance read into the record a letter from Mr. and Mrs. William Worth and Glen Cowell opposing the recommended revisions. Approximately 20 persons in the audience with the same opinion were acknowledged. Mrs. Lorraine Fricke, 836 Murietta Drive, spoke in support of the pro- posed ordinance and recited instances she has observed as she drives throughout the City. Terry Janssen, 1127 S. Sixth Avenue, questioned some of the contents of the proposed ordinance and questioned who is to be judge. Ray Williams, 153 Eldorado, agreed with most everything that has been submitted by Mr. Vance. He did ask that consideration be given to the use of grass for paving istead of always asking that concrete or black top be used .. that grass adds oxygen to the air and would help keep the dust down. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried. It was explained that no attempt is being made to create a hardship on anyone - but to Clive the enforcement officer the necessary tools to be able to do somethi~g about the really deplorable situations. Instances where this has not been possible were submitted .. even where there were flagrant violations. It was also noted in particular that there is an appeal process .. that if anyone disagrees with the action of the enforce- ment officer he has the right of appeal to the City Council, after having first gone to the City Attorney, the Planning Director and the City ManaQer ... the same process as contained in other ordinances. ' It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Attorney prepare the ordinance for Council adoption with the added provision for the appeal process prior to the finding of a misdemeanor. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Dring and ca rri edon roll call vote as fo 11 ows that $262.00 be refunded to Alex Trigonis; Chairman of the Youth Commission, for expenses incurred in attending the training seminar sponsored by Sister City International in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Funds are in the Youth Commission Trust Fund. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None Council received the recommendation of the Parking Place Commission for improving the traffic flow in Parking District No. 2 - south side of Wheeler Avenue across from the Post Office. Because of concerns ex- pressed by the public the Commission reviewed the situation and decided that redesigning the lot would be appropriate. There are at this time 270 stalls located within the District lot .., 256 are,City owned and 14 are privately owned. The Commission recommended that aisles 8 and 9 be converted from the present 900 angle parking to 600 angle parking and a rearrangement of the 30 minute stalls. This would reduce the stalls from 270 to 254 - a reduction of 16 stalls. It was felt that this decrease should not have an adverse effect on the lot's capacity. In order to compensate for this loss of private stalls reserved for medical use, the Commission recommended redesignating four stalls to the south of the medical build- ing as reserved for medical use only. This portion to the south of the . - ~ -. , . , ~;::~. t:, ',' .if<,:;",'t~,!.~!" . "'.4..~'':;A '1\-')-""0 f>,,,~. ...:?- In-?l.Rl ROLL CALL fTRACT NO. 40892 EXTENSION 6 months ~: TRACT NO. 40780 fINAL MAP p', TRACT NO. 41006 FI NAL MAP ANNEX. 11 L I~ D HEARING Dec. 1 (: ,,,,c.1 v-: f ~~.j CHAPMAN BOOSTER STATION APPROVED 25: 0383 medical building is actually owned by the medical center and leased to , the City as part of a reciprocal parking agreement. The Officer in charge of the Post Officeistated that there have not been any complaints about congestion in thelP~rking lot .. but does feel the new design will help resolve any congestion. The Public Works Department feels that restriping the aisles with'one~way angle parking will also ease the traffic flow. <:\ . , Council reviewed the various maps attach~d to the staff report and ques- tions were propounded concerning reserved ~paces, the need for additional handicapped spaces, boundary lines, etc. It was estimated that the re- striping and redesigning will cost $580.00;:to come out of the Parking I District No.2 Maintenance and Operation Account. It was the consensus of Council that the matter go back to the Commission - that the questions raised at this meeting be presented to it and that if possible Councilman Dring attend the Commission's meeting and that the matter be placed on the agenda for November 3. \ Council recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb ABSENT: None There being no business to consider the meeting adjourned to a CLOSED session at the end of ' this session. Council reconvened and took up the CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED a six months extension for the tentative map of Tract No. 40892 for a 6 unit residential condominium at 25-31 E. Colorado Boule- vard. APPROVED the final map of Tract No. 40780 for a 12 lot subdivision at 616-634 W. Camino Real and 623-633 W. Norman Avenue subject to conditions set forth in the staff report of October 21,1981. APPROVED the final map of Tract No. 41006 for a 12 unit condominium at 805 W. Duarte Road subject to the condition that before the final map is recorded all outstanding conditions of approval must be complied with. APPROVED the Engineer's Report for Annexation 11 to the Consolidated Lighting Maintenance District and recommended the adoption of a Resolu- tion of Intention setting a date for a public hearing on December 1. I ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN DRING, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN PELLEGRINO AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None It was submitted by staff that the City purchased the Chapman Well and Reservoir from Monrovia in March 1981 ... part of this project necessi- tates the construction of a booster station at the site to pump the water into the distribution system. A Consulting engineer was retained to pre- pare the plans and specifications. These have now been completed. A -4- , 10-21-81 I (, I.t J BINGO SIGN APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 4995 Precise Plan Fees ADOPTED ./ RESOLUTION NO. 4991 ADOPTED I / RESOLUTION NO. 4992 ADOPTED /' 25: 0384 cost estimate for the booster station is $122,600. Funds are in the unappropriated balance in the Water Division Budget. The Water Manager responded to questions propounded by Councilman Dring; that at the present time the City is not deficient, in its ability to pro- duce water for the residents ... that there are problems with TCE and if there is a problem in the summer two wells may have to be shut down and water may have to be purchased from the Metropolitan Water District. however there is plenty of water available and he is not anticipating that ... Councilman Dring questioned the expenditure and if it is justified when there has been excess water in the past and mayor may not be in the future ... he could not understand the need to build additional boosters on wells when it is said there is a declining population in the City. The Water Manager said in part that without the booster the Chapman Reser- voir cannot be used. In response to a question by Councilman Saelid the Water Manager stated in part that the water supply is about two thirds from the Upper San Gabriel Valley Basin and one third from the Raymond Basin. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino, and carried on roll call vote as follows that the plans and specifica- tions be APPROVED and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Haltom, Counciiman Dri ng None I Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb I ! Councilman Saelid said in part that he would like to see the transfer of dependency toward the Raymond Basin for several reasons. one - there is no increase in contamination at this point and second - it has a lower pumping rate as it has a higher elevation. Request of the Elks Lodge, 27 W. Huntington Drive, for approval of a 24 sq. ft. sign advertising Bingo was APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimously. Councilman Saelid presented, read the title of Resolution No. 4995, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING FILING FEES FOR PRECISE PLAN REVIEWS." He further MOVED to waive the reading of the full text'and for its ADOPTION. Motion seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4991, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPLYING TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR AN AMENDED PERMIT TO UTILIZE AN EXISTING WATER SOURCE AND TO MAKE ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING SOURCE AND AUTHORIZED THE ~1AYOR TO TAKE THE STEPS NECESSARY THEREFOR." It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Saelid and and carried on roll call vote as follows to waive the further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 4991 and ADOPT. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4992, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA URGING ALL CITIZENS TO SIGN THE PETITION AMEND- ING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION BY ADDING THE VICTIMS BILL OF RIGHTS." -5- 10-21-81 RESOLUTION NO. 4993 ADOPTED / RESOLUTION NO. 4994 ADOPTED /' HALTOM 9-1-1 Sys tem /' DRING / 25: 0385 It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Saelid and 'carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 4992 be waived and ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4993, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA SUPPORTING THE PERIPHERAL CANAL PROPOSAL SCHEDULED FOR JUNE, 1982 BALLOT." It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that the fu~ther reading of the full text of Resolution No. 4993 be waived. I AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None , ( f It was further MOVED by Councilman Saelid, ~~conded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4993 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb Councilman Dring None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4994, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON APPEAL AND DENYING M-81-91 FOR AN ENCLOSED METAL PATIO STRUCTURE AT 524 COLUMBIA ROAD." It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 4994 be waived. AYES NOES : ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None It was further MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 4994 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb Councilman Haltom None Brought up an item he had heard that the 9-1-1 system will not be in operation until 1984 ... he questioned if the City is spending money for all of the equipment which may just sit dormant for 2 or 3 years. Staff will check into this and submit a memorandum. I Referred to a recent request of ~harles Bluth for permission to divide lots at two locations - 251 Whispering Pines Summit and 300 Whispering Pines Drive. The Planning Commission denied the one for 251 Whispering Pines Summit and granted the other. Councilman Dring asked about the backgrQund of this subdivision and whether or not a commitment had been made as to the number of approved lots. Council evinced a desire to consider this in a public hearing and it was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as fol- lows that Council appeal the approval of the lot split for 300 Whisper- ing Pines Drive TPM 81-5. (Publ ic Hearing to be scheduled). -6- 10-21-81 I I 25: 0386 AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None Council recessed to a CLOSED SESSION. Reconvened and Mayor Gilb adjourned the meeting in memory of Mrs. Edna Lenz who passed away recently. "Mrs. Lenz was along time res i dent of Arcadi a and well known for her historical paintings of the area - often she was just a few steps ahead of the bulldozers in commiting local historical sites to canvass. Mrs. Lenz, with her close friend, Justine Wishek, began a joint project in 1953 of immortalizing in water color the chronological history of the San Gabriel Valley. The Arcadia Public Library now has a collection of more than 100 of these paintings. "She played a leading role in the preservation of the personal railroad of Arcadia's founder, Lucky Baldwin. The station was condemned by the State to make way for the Foothill Freeway and she led the way to move the station to its present location at the Arboretum. She was also named "Citizen of the Year" in 1967 by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce for her efforts in that project and other cultural contributions to the City. She served 6 consecutive terms as President of the Historical Society.. served on the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for over 3 years and was a member of the Mid-Valley Arts League .. She was instrumental in organ- izing the art loan section of the City Library. "Mrs. Lenz was active in many community organizations and frequently donated paintings to be used in fund raiser~. ,Her painting of the old Arcadia City Hall at Huntington Drive and Flrst Avenue is being used on the jacket of the book "Arcadia - Where Ranch and City Meet" .. She was 88 when she died October 8 in St. Louis, Mo. And by the way of note, in a conversation I had with Helen Schrader about this --- it seems Mrs. Lenz's daughter moved her from this community so she could be fairly close to her in the Missouri area and when I asked Helen Schrader if she realiz- ed Edna had left the community she said "No, I didn't even know it." I thought it sad that she would have to move from this community without anyone even knowing it - after what she had contributed to this community - she was involved in everything - even in her later years when it was dif- ficult for her to get around. "I think she was probably one of the leading people of this community and it is unfortunate that she passed away from all the people who really loved her ... In deepest sympathy the Arcadia City Council adjourns in memory of Edna Lenz." A proclamation was prepared and will be directed to her family in Missouri. ADJOURNMENT Nov. 3, 1981 7 p. m. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. to November 3, 1981 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. ~~~ City Cl erk 10-21-81 -7- .'~. -....., " ~-