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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 1,1981_2 1 I CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 25:0403 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL RESOLUTION NO. 4999 ADOP( HEARING Housing Element APPROVED (Resolution to be pre- pared) ( '. I 3Co tf MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 1,1981 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session Tuesday December 1,1981 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. Pastor Roger Sonnenberg, Our Savior Lutheran Church City Clerk Christine Van Maanen PRESENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb ABSENT: None On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimously the minutes of November 17, 1981 were APPROVED. Councilman Dring presented Resolution No. 4999, read the title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA COMMENDING PAT MC ADAM AND SANDY SNIDER FOR COMPILING THE BOOK "ARCADIA: WHERE RANCH AND CITY MEET" AND ACKNOWLEDGING ITS CONTRIBUTION TO A BETTER UNDER- STANDING OF ARCADIA AND ITS HISTORY", and MOVED for its introduction and adoption. Motion seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None Mayor Gilb then read the resolution in full and presented Pat Mc Adam and Sandy Snider each with an official copy, Mrs. Mc Adam expressed appreciation for the commendation and said in part that the Librarian should be thanked for his patience. * * * * * * * * * * * CONTINUED - Planning Commission Res. No 1176 recommending approval of a revised Housing Element for the Arcadia City General Plan. Staff advised that all changes have been made. Mayor Gilb advised that the hearing remained open for anyone who desired to speak to the matter. No one responded and it was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimously that the hearing be CLOSED. Councilman Dring then MOVED that the City Council has consid- ered the elements which were received from the State Department Of Housing and Community Development; that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed; that the project will not have a significant ef- fect on the environment and that the City Attorney prepare the appro- priate document adopting the revised housing element. Motion seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb None None -1- 12-1-81 HEARING LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (Annex No.11) Resolution to be prepa red IH-D1 P" 1- HEARING (Lot Sp1 it Bluth) APPROVED " ) ) "i-l"I \'Jl' / , t qS '1 25:0404 Council received the Engineer's report previously submitted and reviewed by the City Council in connection with Annexation No. 11 to the Consoli- dated Lighting Maintenance District. This is the time and place to hear objections. If annexed it was submitted that the total annual cost of operation of the specific lights based on today's rates would be $2,636.72 _ the District pays 50% which would be $1,318.36. Notices of this hearing were posted and published - as required, Mayor Gi1b declared the hearing open. No one desiring tO,be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimous- ly. It was further MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Sae- lid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the assessments be con- firmed for the various zones as set forth in the Engineer's report and that the City Attorney prepare the appropriate resolution ordering said annexation. 1 AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Gi1b None None Appeal of Charles Bluth from the decision of the Planning Commission in its denial of his application for a lot split at 251 Whispering Pines Summit. He prooosed tn create two lots from one existing lot. There was a 5 to 2 vote of the Commissioners - those in opposition felt there will be further grading; that it lacked proper ingress and egress provisions for fire and emergency safety considerations and that there was no compelling reason for creating the second lot. Those Commissioners in favor felt that grading would likely be necessary but the property would drain onto the street; that the parcel was com- paratively large in size and remote from the existing residences and if a residence were constructed it would bd better maintained than if the lot is not split. The proposed lots if approved would comply with the standards set forth in the Subdivision Ordinance and also would be in comp1i'a'lce with the General Plan. It was noted that in a communication from Mr. Bluth in January, 1980 it was indicated that he might seek a di- vision of lots later. Mayor Gi1b declared the hearing open and the applicant said in part that there was never any negotiating between the City and himself as to the number of lots ... that a proposal before his was planned for 110 lots his was for 22 lots - they ended up with extra land and he stubbed in for all utilities. As far as ingress and egress is concerned it would be the same as for his own residence,.. the lot split would enhance the quality of the project and insure the upkeep of a large area .. it meets all City codes '" it is four times what the city requires for the project. In response to an inquiry by Councilman Dring concerning the possibility of increased traffic Mr. Bluth said in part that there are many more workmen on the construction than there will be from the residents who will be living there. He asked Councilman Dring to visit the site so he could actually see what had taken place. He explained in detail how the extra pad came about ... Carl Hamilton, 1235 Oakglen Avenue, expressed concern that there may be future lot splits along with the possibility of additional traffic and flooding '" he had not visited the site .. Charles Lester, 1223 Oakglen Avenue, expressed concern as to what the future holds with the land north of the subject tract .., that someday someone will be going to press for that development. He said further in part that he was assured some time ago that there would not be further lot splits and now they are facing two more. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried unanimously. I -2- 12-1-81 1 HEARING (Lot Spl i't Bluth Develop- ment) APPROVED t f; Luilf I R J ~ ~ 9 :;" 1 25:0404a Considerable discussion ensued after which it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote that the evaluations of the environmental impacts as set forth in the initial study are appropriate; that the project will not have a signi- ficant negative effect on the environment; that the Negative Declaration be received and filed - that the,project together with the provision for its design and improvement is consistent with the General Plan; that the discharge of sewage from the subdivision into the public sewer system will not violate requirements prescribed by the State Regional Water Quality Control Board for this region and that the lot split be approved subject to the conditions set forth in the staff report. Councilman Haltom said in part that he cannot reconcile himself with what the future might hold - more requests for lot splits ... not neces- sarily from Mr. Bluth and he could not support this, Councilman Dring said he would vote no for the record and stated. ."1 feel it would have an adequate access of public streets not available and that the potential density is getting to be a problem." Roll call vote was then taken on the motion to approve subject to all conditions. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb Councilmen Dring, Haltom None Council appeal to the Planning Commission's approval of an application to create two lots from one lot at 300 Whispering Pines Drive. The Commission voted 4 to 3 to approve subject to conditions ... those in approval felt that the project was within Code,; that adding one more lot would not increase traffic sufficiently to make a difference; that the utilities were already stubbed in and the lots would be maintained better in terms of preventing water runoff from the sites as opposed to undevel- oped land. Those opposing felt that the density would bring increased traffic past the Foothills Junior High School which is considered congest- ed at the present time and that increasing the density by whatever means should be postponed until some arrangement for another traffic exit from the project can be set up. Council at its October 21 meeting inquired about the background of this tract and staff has since reviewed all proceedings related to this devel- opment and were unable to detect any commitment made bv Mr. Rluth reqard- ing a limit on the number of lots. However, in a communication from-Mr. Bluth in January of 1980 he did mention that there might be additional lots proposed at a later date. Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and Charles Bluth explained in de- tail the dimensions of the pad for this lot, the type of home contemplat- ed and said this would be the last lot to be developed on his subdivision. Helen Washburn, 325 Hillcrest, said she was in opposition for reasons stated at the City Council meeting of October 13, 1980. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. Councilman Saelid then MOVED that the evaluations of the environmental impacts as set forth in the initial study are appropriate and that the project will not have a significant negative effect on the environment; that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed; that the project together with the provision for its design and improvement is consistent with the General Plan; that the discharge of sewage from the subdivision into the public sewer system will not violate the requirements prescribed by the State Regional Water Quality Control Board for this region and that the lot split be APPROVED subject to all conditions set forth in the staff report. Motion seconded by Councilmen Pellegrino and carried on the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES NOES : ABSENT: Councilmen Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb Councilmen;Dring, Haltom None -2a- ROLL CALL ,- .1, 1.\ J I ~ 'DANCE PERMITS (J,;f,' / -1 ~OI MAll MACHINE HEARING SCHEDULED {. CUP Classroom o( CUP ( 'Ie 11 ertube TOWING CONTRACT Renewed 1-10-87 25:0405 Council adjourned in order to act as the '", ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENt.AGENCY , J I ~ I PR'ESENT: 'Members iDfing~r:Hal tom ~r'Pe 11 egrino ,rlSge 1 i<!; ..G1!~-: ABSENT: None 3n' il!\) JJrl,o . :' _ L ::1.... ,,1 j th~re::ttiei ng,lnohbus.iness' to come before' the IAgencYi,.the, meeti ng ADJOURNED , -''- .,,', to December 15, 1981. '~,}. ,'; "T,:SC -:, AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 1 , Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, referred to his previous observation on the cost of paramedic services - he felt the 'cost' .i,s ,so low that it almost falls into the category of the City furnishing the service for free -- also that many cities in the country are in very serious finan- cia1'troub1e - what with their sewer and water systems deteriorating .. that it is time for cities to endeavor to build up as large a reserve as possible because they cannot look to State and Federal Governments that cities should be careful on how they spend the money. CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED renewals for the following dance permits: Drinkers Hall of Fame Kitty Kelly's Ramada Inn Reubens Westerner Restaurant 151 E. Huntington Drive 80 W. Live Oak Avenue 130 W. Huntington Drive 1150 W. Colorado Boulevard 181 W. Colorado Place APPROVED the purchase from Friden Company of one mail machine and scale in the amount of $5,675.20. Funds in the Federal Revenue Sharino Program. FY 1981-82. SCHEDULED hearing for December 15 on the appeal from the Plannino Comsn. denial of the tentative map of Tract No. 29290 for a 2 story comri1ercia1 condominium at 610 N. Santa Anita Avenue. APPROVED Planning Commission Res. No. 1181 granting a conditional use permit for the construction of a two-story classroom building at 226 W. Colorado Boulevard. ' APPROVED Planning Commission Res, No. 1182 granting a conditional use permit to operate two drive-up te11ertube lanes which would be arlrlerl tn an existing Savings and Loan branch facility at 41 E, Live Oak Avenue, APPROVED the renewal of the present contract with G& S Towing Service 1 for a period of five years from January 10, 1982 through January 10, 1987. There is no increase in rates as they were reviewed and set on June 4, 1981. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN SAELID, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DRING AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Gi1b None None -3- 12-1-81 1 1 , , 25:0406 RACE TRACK Discussion ensued on the request for appropriation for the 86 day 1981-82 CONTROL thoroughbred race meet. The Chief of Police explained in detail the re- APPROPRIATION quest for $246,550 with a breakdown of post locations and costs. It was APPROVED MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carri- ed on roll call vote as follows that the request be APPROVED. ,- l?ji(l> \ Councilman Haltom referred to previous discussions on the possibility of t", \ ,tV: -indexing for traffic control - that the cost of this control is increas-, J ~\ ing every year and it appears timely to ask the race track officials for ~(\~the raise. Ray Rogers, General Manager of the track, said in part that "\~t\ last year was a very good year - with good weather and more racing days - what with the present economy there is no way of guaranteeing what it will be this season. Councilman Saelid said in part that he has no ob- jection to the staff working with the race track staff to endeavor to work out some type of an agreement and bring the proposals to Council... he felt an indexing plan could be worked out which would be fair ... there may be some difficulties with it but he would like to see it ad- dressed. The majority of Council concurred with this. Roll call vote was then taken on the request for approval of the appro- priation of $246,550 to cover the cost of traffic control, AYES NOES : ABSENT: Councilmen Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb Councilmen Dring, Haltom None Staff submitted'a detailed report on traffic barriers which have been installed in Tract No. 36895 (north of Foothills Junior High School). This stems from an accident when an equipment operator lost control of a large fork lift due to brake failure and subsequently jumped the curb, traveled over a portion of one of the lots and rolled down a steep natur- al slope, broke through a 6 foot chain link fence and came to rest on a ~'~1~ volleyball court of the high school, A police report was received as f.), I ~' well as a map showing the location etc. The metal barrier which was in- r' ()((; stalled by the developer (Charles Bluth) was in a more substantial man- --rf- f{" ~ . ner than is required by the State Department of Transportation ... it is I ,- higher and is supported by posts set in concrete, TRACT NO. 36895 (Bluth Development Barriers) Councilman Haltom said in part that he had visited the site and can hon- estly justify in his own mind that it appears that as much has been done as can logically be done ... that from the angle a vehicle would just careen off the side of the barrier '" that to install anything addition- al would be ugly and detrimental. He could not justify that. . Councilman Dring said in part that Council has just approved a large appropriation to usher traffic in and out of the city... he could not understand the reluctance to attempt to insure the safety of the children at the school... just an extra step. He said he had not had an opportun- ity to visit the site... there is still a lot of development to be done in the subject tract and he felt an additional expenditure of $5000 is warranted. During this consideration the developer, Charles Bluth, responded to questions and explained what he had done to remedy the situation. He said further in part that if more money is to be spent it should be for crossing guards where it will do the most good ... at Sycamore and Oak- haven for instance. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the report be RECEIVED and FILED - with the finding that the developer, at his own expense, put in a barrier that exceeds the State requirements and in his opinion exceeds what would be considered even a reasonable installation of a barrier at that location. AYES Councilmen Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb NOES Councilman Dring (felt that the City should be obligated to put in additional effort). ABSENT: None -4- 12-1-81 CONTRACT AWARD CHAPMAN BOOSTER STATION I I H 'I' ~l ORDINANCE NO. 1732 INTRODUCED ( RESOLUTION NO. 5000 ADOPTED ,.;/ *;i r ~ , RESOLUTION NO. 5001 ADOPTED .1~t4 r ~ I &f RESOLUTION NO. 5002 ADOPTED f' , ,. "J/ ), !,17 I' 25:0407 Council received the report and recommendation for the award of contract for the construction of the Chapman Booster Station. Eleven bids were received for this project which will pump the water into the distribution system. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pelle- grino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the low bid of Vido Samarzich Company in the amount of $123,025 be accepted; that a contract be awarded therefore; that all other bids be rejected; that any informal- ities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract in form approved by the City Attorney. Funds are in the Water Division Unappro- priated balance. AYES : Councilmen Dring, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb NOES : Councilman Haltom ABSENT: None 1 The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1732 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 9403, 9405, and 9406 OF ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS". 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 Ordinance No. 1732 be waived and INTRODUCED. AYES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb NOES : None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5000, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLD- ING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1982 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS RE- QUIRED BY THE PROVISION OF THE CHARTER, AND FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY OF A MEASURE RELATING TO FIREWORKS (RESOLUTION NO. 4998). It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 5000 be waived and ADOPTED. AYES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb NOES : None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5001, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER OF SAID COUN- TY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 13, 1982". 1 It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 5001 be waived and ADOPTED. AYES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb NOES : None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read ,the title of Resolution No. 5002, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL 1982 TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA". -5- 12-1-81 1 1 25:0408 It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Resolution No, 5002 be waived and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb NOES : None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION . The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title NO. 500~ of Resolution No. 5003, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ADOPTED THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE, PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AND I',' III!. t-- THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL, 1982". RESOLUTION NO. 5004 ADOPTED -61 It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 5003 be waived and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb NOES : None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5004, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4983 IN PART, AND ESTABLISHING A THIRTY-MINUTE PARKING LIMITATION. RESERVED PARKING SPACES, AND HANDICAPPED PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR SPECIFIED SPACES PUR- SUANT TO CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTION 22,507.8(A) IN CITY OF ARCADIA VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO.2". It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Resolution No, 5004 be WAIVED. . AYES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb NOES : None ABSENT: None It was further MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pelle- grino and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5004 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES : Councilmen Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb NOES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom ABSENT: None CLAIM On MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried DENIED on roll call vote as follows the claim of Elizabeth J. Hill was denied. (Hill) v" CONSULTANT RETAINED (CABLE TV) I; ()ljq 'f AYES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb NOES : None ABSENT: None The City Manager presented for Council consideration a proposal from Ronald D. Dyas for consulting services in connection with the City's Cable Ordinance as well as the Franchise Agreement. A list of services to be provided were explored in detail at a cost of $7000 with an option- al service should it be needed at $75.00 per hour. During this consider- ation it was noted that the current Franchise Agreement runs until 1986. Staff also submitted that the current Franchisee has indicated it is willing to reimburse any amount expended for this assistance. It was then MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carri- ed on roll call vote as follows that the Council authorize an expenditure of $7000 for the retention of Mr. Dyas as consultant in this matter. AYES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb NOES : None ABSENT: None -6- 12-1-81 CLOSED SESSION 25:0409 Council entered a closed session, reconvened and adjourned at 10:30 p.m. to December 15, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. ATTEST: ~~-~ City Clerk 1 1 -7- 12-1-81