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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 2,1980_2 I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEG IANCE ROLL CALL HEAR ING Zone Change Approved r (; ~ r _.1-: /f. IHEARING Driveway Ramp Approved ~ , 'Du (. ~D"! 24:9932 MINUTES CITY COUNCn. OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 2, 1980 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session on Tuesday, January 2, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. James Hage1ganz, Arcadia Ppesbyterian Church Herb Fletcher, Arcadia Resident PRESENT: Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Margett ABSENT: None Planning Commission Resolution No. 1124 recommending approval of a zone change from PR - 1 to C - 0 for property fronting on the west side of Lovell Avenue between Naomi Avenue and Duarte Road. The Planning Director explained that the applicant in this instance was the City and that the Commission in its approval confined the zone changes to the area which would accommodate the proposed building and would facilitate the proposed development which would then be integrated with the existing medical complex and would be consistent with the General Plan. Mayor Margett declared the hearing open and Larry Hutner, architect for the proposed building presented himself for response to any questions by the City Council and in response to a question by Councilman Sae1id said he did not see any problem in terms of accommodating the proposed building with the recommended zone change, No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED ON MOTION by Councilman Gi1b, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Margett NOES: None ABSENT:None Councilman Gi1b then MOVED to approve and file the negative declaration and to approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission for a change of zone from PR-1 to C-O for property fronting on the west side of Lovell Avenue between Naomi Avenue and Duarte Road. Councilman Parry seconded the motion which was carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Margett NOES: None ABS ENT : None Request of David Tsai & Associates for a variance from the Building Code driveway ramp regulations !\'r a proposed condominium at 1006 Arcadia Avenue. The Planning Director advised that the Planning and Public Works Departments have reviewed the driveway designs and recommended approval. He said further that the Code will be changed when all building code sections are ready for revision before this particular change is implemented. Mayor Margett declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Sae1id, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request be APPROVED. AYES: Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Margett NOES: None ABSENT: None -1- 1-2-80 24:9933 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION \ \1 I [J )s\) ( TRACT NO. 36287 ) L "., . :;tub,,' I TRACT NO. 37258 David Lee, 1138 Fairview Avenue, spoke at length to the numerous increases in his monthly rent over the past five or six years - from $295 to $480; that this affects all of the other tenants in his apartment building who are widows and over 65. He asked the City Council to do everything within its power to help those in such situations. Mr, Lee also referred to Santa Monica and Los Angeles which have rental control regulations. Mayor Margett said in part that the City Council is cognizant of the escalation of rent values in the City. The Council as of now has not gone on record as approving any rent controls. It has taken into con- sideration senior citizen housing and asked Mr. Lee if he had any suggestions. Mr. Lee suggested the appointment of an ad hoc committee perhaps with I two or three local businessmen. Mr. Gilb will speak with some of the members of the League of California Cities to ascertain what other cities are doing with the problem. CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED request for a one year time extension for tentative map of Tract No, 36287 - 10 unit condominium at 409 Genoa Street. APPROVED final map of Tract No. 37258 - ten unit condominium at 825 S. Golden West Avenue, APPROVED the postponement of Water Line Replacement at the intersection of Second Avenue and Longden Avenue and that funds budgeted for that :J ,project be reallocated in the amounts of $10,000 to the Large Meter I J V f..; \ \ . Replacement Program and $25,000 to the Main and Hydrant Replacement .. Program. The purchase of materials fC7r these two projects was AUTHORIZED. WATER FUNDS f. 1- ' RETmEMENT FACn.ITY NEW BU n.DOO PERMIT REQUmED .....) ~ I ( t: ' ,I , ~' r:- 1\1\ [ ., ( I. . , ,~. ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN GILB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN PARRY AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett None None The Planning Director advised of the receipt of a request from the attorney for Orlando Clarizio that Mr. Clarizio not be required to pay for a new Building Permit for his project at 720 W. Camino Real. It was noted in the staff report that a Building Permit be issued to the contractor and when a new contractor enters the picture a new Permit must be obtained and recommendations were made concerning the refund between the original permit fee and the cost of a new permit fee. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows; the request be denied, that 90% of the original Building Permit Fee be refunded and if the applicant intends to proceed that new permits be required and paid. I AYES: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett NOES: None ABSENT:None During the above deliberations Councilman Saelid said in part that building permit fees should be established based on what the actual costs are and in the subject instance it seems only right that a refund should be made on that which was not used and new permits issued on what the costs are. -2- 1-2-80 OAKGLEN IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED I FAIRVIEW PARK RESOLUTION NO. 4877 ADOPTED (Re ed) vi RESOLUTION NO. 4878 ADOPTED (CUP FEES ETC.! I SAELID GTI.B PARRY "":"' "'" 24:9934 Council received and considered the report and recommendation relating to the improvement of the east end of Oakglen Avenue. It presently terminates in a dead end which came about from the development of a subdivision to the east. A plan showing the roadway in the adjacent slopes to the east and also the erosion control planting and shrubbery that will in the future improve the appearance of the slope as well a8 screening the concrete toe drain which intercepts and conveys drainage away from and defends adjoining properties from possible erosion due to heavy rains. Estimated cost of the work is $2500 with city forces doing the work at a time it would not interfere with the remaining work which must be accomplished by the developer of the subdivision. The Director felt that the work would be acceptable to the residents in the immediate area as it is the only thing which could be done. Councilman Saelid MOVED to approve the recommendation of staff and that the residents in the area be so notified. Motion seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett NOES: None ABSENT:None It was noted that the new mini-neighborhood park ~s named Fairview Park. This was determined in the adjourned regular meeting this date. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4877 entitled: " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCTI. OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF WALTER C. REED, III FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT AND FINDING THAT HE IS INCAPACITATED TO PERFORM HIS DUTIES AS POLICE OFF !CER." It was MOVED by Councilman Parry , seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett NOES: None ABSENT:None Some discussion held on disability claima and Councilman Saelid noted the frequency of these resolutions. During this the Personnel Officer explained the procedure for making these determinations. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4878 , entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCTI. OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDOC RESOLUTION NO.4778 BY REDUCOC THE VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FTI.m:; FEES FOR PROPERTIES OF LESS THAN 10,000 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE AND FOR REVISIONS OF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL." It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll cal( vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid, Margett NOES: None ABS ENT: None Some discussion held on the action taken by Council concerning the residents displaying the American Flag until the hostages being held in Iran are released. Commended the four firemen at Fire Station 2 who took it upon themselves to paint the station. The firemen were Captain No~n Gagney, Fireman Gene Sabbots, Crewman Greg Zuzow and Engineer Bob Santhoff. Council concurred in this and appreciation was expressed to all. Submitted that after extensive analysis and thinking he has decided not to seek reelection. -3- 1- 2- 80 FIRE DISPATCH CENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT 24:9935 Mayor Hargett brought up the subject of the fire dispatch center which has been considered by the City Council snd as of this date it was felt thst if it could be located within the City they might be inclined to reconsider its decision not to participste. Fire Chief Gardner responded to questions and said in part that there are specific areas where the efficiency could be improved. There would be two dispatchers on duty 24 hours a day instead of one as at present. Also the paramedic program would be expedited as the dispatcher on duty would know the status and location of all equipment and would automatically dispatch. That also there would be a constant status for all four cities. He felt it would be a savings to all cities as a reduction of one employee in the departments could be made, He continued in part that the other three Fire Chiefs have indicated that regardless of the location they are in favor of the concept. I It was brought out that Arcadia has spent a great deal on seeing that the fire department has the best equipment for its safety services and that the overiding issue should be for the safety of the community although a problem of another community could become a problem involving Arcadia. It was then MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council reconsider the concept of a Joint Fire Dispatch Center if it would be located in Arcadia. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Margett None None At 9:30 p.m. the City Council entered an executive session. Reconvened at 10 p.m. and adjourned to January 15, 1980 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. --e~A Mayo ~5d( U ATTEST: a!~d4l ~/ Christine Van Maanen . City Clerk I -4- 1-2-80