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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 5,1980 (2) I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTES RECOGNITION (Pollard) GILB HEARING (Tract 39239) Feb. 19, 1980 I 24: 9944 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 1980 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in a regular session on Tuesday, February 5, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. Charles Crismeir, Jr., Arcadia Friends Church Charles D. Mitchell, Arcadia Police Chief PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Mayor Ma rge t t Saelid, Pellegrino On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry Mayor Margett was excused. On MOTION by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Sae1id and carried unanimously the minutes of the adjourned regular and the regular meetings of January 15, 1980 were APPROVED. On behalf of the City Council Councilman Gilb presented a plaque to Lewis C. Pollard in appreciation of his efforts and accomplish- ments during his years of service to the City - 1963 to 1970, 1971 to 1979. Councilman Saelid advised that the Arcadia PTA Council this date honored local citizens for their outstanding involvement in terms of working with the youth of the City. Honored were Mrs. Patricia Wallace, Dr. Owen Van Buskirk and Councilman Gilb. Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Tract No. 39239 to create an eight lot subdivision at 143 E. Sycamore Avenue'. The Planning Director explained the the Commission felt the proposed subdivision would be too intense for the site and was not consistent with the General Plan. The dissenting Commissioner noted that the only two things substandard were two lot widths. He continued that the total square footage was comparable to lots to the west .. the zoning is R-l and the tract would have 214 feet frontage on Sycamore, 353 feet on Oakhaven Road and 254 feet on Oakglen Avenue. The average lot size would be 10,438 sq. ft. The Planning Department recommended approval of the tract subject to conditions outlined in the staff report dated February 5. It was also submitted in part that this was originally before the Commission as a Planned Unit Development and then resubmitted as a single family one story conventional subdivision. Mayor Pro Tempore Pellegrino declared the hearing open and the applicant Milton Bade, 63 Birchcroft, referred to the drawings which had been distributed to the City Council and stated in part that the homes as previously designed were not condominiums - the PUD regula- tions and those for condominiums are entirely different. The homes are now all single story with an average of 10,500 sq. ft. per lot. Lot 6 does not quite have the frontage but back at the building line there would be a width of 79 feet where basically a 75 foot home would be acceptable. Mr. Bade also said in part that Lot 1 only has 65 foot frontage but back at the building line there would be 95 feet. The -1- 2-5-80 HEARING Tr. 32939 continued 24:9945 eight lots would have considerably more than 7500 sq. ft and the homes would all be in keeping with the neighborhood. Joseph Sargis, 1611 Highland Oaks Drive, asked if Council is consider- ing the same lot lines that the Commission did - or have they been modified. Mr, Bade said the lot lines are the same. Mr. Sargis con- tinued in part that it is unfortunate that there is information being imparted to Council that was not available to the Commission. The Commission did not know that Mr. Bade planned to build single family residences nor would there be only one driveway on Sycamore. Elissa Hillseth, 1222 Oakglen, said in part she would rather see seven lots instead of eight as proposed and suggested deleting Lot 5 in an effort to be consistent with the homes in the area. In response to her remarks about the space between the wash and the homes in the area the Director of Public Works said he had no knowledge of any excess right of way being disposed of by the Flood Control District. I Ralph Alfieri, 1235 Oakhaven Lane, referred to Lot 1 which does not conform to the width requirement but he was primarily interested that there would be three garages on that property. He said parking is so scarce the teachers take the available parking spaces for their cars and with additional driveways there will really be a problem. He suggested the deletion of Lot 5 and said that he would like to see the land developed into something commensurate with the neighborhood. Molly Spellman, 1236 Oakglen, was concerned about the traffic and recited an incident involving a bicyclist. She was in favor of fewer lots. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gi1b, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously. Discussion ensued and it was noted in particular by Councilman Gilb that the City Council is in a position at this time to set restric- tions, however, if the subdivision is not approved now the developer could expand the lots and the Council would not have anything to say. The Planning Director submitted that Council could refuse to adopt the Negative Declaration on the condition that two story homes would adversely impact the environment unless it were restricted to one story.. and then on that basis Council could adopt the Negative Declaration even if he had seven lots conforming to code and in effect there would be an environmental finding to connect the two story to environmental impact. Councilman Saelid felt a reasonable development could be accomplished by redesigning the plan with the elimination of Lot 5 and move the driveway off of Oakhaven onto Sycamore. He expressed concern with environmental controls in an endeavor to control one or two story con- struction. He was inclined to say that it appears to be a reasonable development as long as it is kept to one story and was concerned as to what Council would be giving up by requiring more. Councilman Parry would like to see an attempt made to change the lot 'I lines to reduce the subdivision to seven lots .. that if the plan were to be approved at this time on the condition of one story homes Council would be approving an unknovln inasmuch as it would not know where those seven lots would go .. this might result in more problems. Mayor Pro Tempore queried whether or not the matter should be sent back to the Planning Commission and the circumstances were explained by the Planning Director. It was the consensus of the City Council that the matter be continued to a date certain based on the legal advice that Council has three choices - to uphold the Commission in its denial, approve the appeal with the condition that the homes would be single story, or continue it for redesign with Mr. Bade's consent. -2- 2-5-80 "./';, 24:9946 MARING 'tr. 32939 continued It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the matter be CONTINUED to February 19. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett HEARING (Hedge) Appeal to the Notice and Order to correct a substandard condition at 1426 Orlando Drive. A complaint was received by the Code Enforce- ment Officer that the hedge at the above address was in violation of the ordinance relating to vegetation and safety. This was confirmed ,I and pursuant to property maintenance procedure a Notice and Order for p P, V,,, Correction was directed to the owners. The owners subsequently appealed () I \'- '; r\ r'~~this Order on the basis that the hedge does not constitute a fire hazard r ' ,i anymore than any other form of vegetation in the area; that it does not 1\1 ,~ constitute a health hazard a t this time and it does not represent a ~:\ safety hazard to either pedestrian or vehicular traffic. I Staff submitted in its report of February 5 that pedestrian and vehicular traffic is not the same from one street to another; and that this type of traffic on Orlando Drive is not substantial as it is a cuI de sac; the subject hedge has been in existence for 12 years with- out incident and if the situation were on another street relief from compliance might not be warranted. Mayor Pro Tempore Pellegrino declared the hearing open and the owner of the subject property referred to pictures which have been circulat- ed and his letter of appeal setting forth the facts which have been presented by staff. He said in part that the hedge is maintained constantly and is not a hazard. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously. It was further MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried On roll call vote as follows that the Appeal be sustained and that the Notice and Order to correct a substandard condition at 1426 Orlando Drive be reversed. AYES Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino NOES None ABSENT: Mayor Margett The City Council-adjourned in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT : Members Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino Member Margett On MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Parry and carried unanimously Member Margett was excused. I ~ '-I _1:'& 111'1 f I ~ The Agency acknowledged a communication from Richard Powers, City Manager of the City of Garden Grove and President of a new statewide organization of redevelopment agencies named Community Redevelopment Administrators. Attached were materials explaining the need for and' function of the organization. It was the consensus that membership is indicated and it was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Agency ~uthor- ize an expenditure of $500 for the initial membership fee. (Funds available in the Agency budget.) MEMBERSHIP IN NEW ORGANIZATION Member Parry said in part that at this time he could not see how the organization could help on a local level. Member Saelid said he too might not support if it were not for the fact that agencies and cities are facing a problem of trying to figure out financing for the future.. -3- 2-5-80 A R A continued ADJOURNED to 5 p.m. FEBRUARY 19 24:9947 that what the organization can accomplish he did not think Arcadia could do on its own. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino Member Parry Member Margett The agenda item concerning acquisition of property at 119 - 121 La Porte was withdrawn. The Agency adjourned to 5 p.m. February 19, 1980. Council reconvened. I AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ,\ J V;'C \~' TRACT NO. ,;)7952 (Final) V, I \ ";)lJx'\)\' TRACT NO. 37605 (Final) HEARINGS SCHEDULED March 4 February 19 March 4 February 19 March 4 ~,H AWARD OF CONTRACT (Electrend) Tr:affic Signals BASIN CLEANOUT r.' '"" ,'\ ""' v' ~ \ , , ,'\ ADVERTISE J FOR BIDS (lrr iga t ion System) Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, asked Council to consider placing on the ballot the matter of a bond issue for the purpose of senior citizen housing in an endeavor to ascertain whether or not the residents would be in favor. It was noted that this matter will be considered by Council at its February 19 meeting. CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED the final map of Tract No. 37952 for: an 18 unit condominium at 816-818 and 9834-9836 Naomi Avenue. APPROVED the final map of Tract No. 37605 for a 14 unit condominium at 881 - 887 W. Huntington Drive. Planning Commission Res. No. 1127 recommending denial of Text Amend- ment to permit hotels and motels in industrial zones on a Conditional Use basis. MARCH 4. Planning Commission Res. No. 1129 changing the side yard and rear yard setback requirements for the R-M, R-O and R-l zones. FEBRUARY 19. Planning Commission Res. No. 1130 to permit outdoor storage in C-2 and any less restrictive commercial or industrial zone on a Condition- al Use Permit basis. MARCH 4. Planning Commission recommendation for a text amendment changing R-3 zone development standards. FEBRUARY 19. Planning Commission Res. ment to allow commercial Conditional Use Permit. No. 1128 recommending uses in an industrial MARCH 4. denial of text amend- zone with an approved AWARDED contract for the modification of traffic signals at Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road, Job No. 493 to Electrend, Inc., in the amount I of $43,950;'all other bids were rejected and any informalities in the bid and bidding process were waived. The Mayor and City Clerk were AUTHORIZED to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. $49,000 was also appropriated from 2106 Gas Tax Funds to cover the cost of construction, including engineering, inspection and contingencies. APPROVED the request of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for permission to haul material via Grandview Avenue to Santa Anita northerly to Elkins and easterly to the Santa Anita Debris Disposal area. Conditions of approval were set forth in staff report dated February 5, 1980. Provisions of Ordinance No. 1377 relating to a fee were waived. APPROVED the plans and specifications and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the Huntington Drive Irrigation System Modifica tion. -4- 2-5-80 1 · I r; I , , . ,'" PAINT PURCHASE (Orange Grove Reservoir) c: - ,: (')_ ~'J l J- p...ur:: I -" FIRE APPARATUS SOLD I / STORAGE FACILITIES DIAL-A-RIDE -; ;.i r /0(: LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE I ee:- L, 10' \ ~ METHODIST HOSPITAL ( (it ~ ~~ I 24:9948 APPROVED the purchase of paint from the low bidder Barnes & Belaney for 400 gallons rustoleum high gloss alkyd enamel paint and 40 gallons of rust inhibitive primer for painting the outside of two steel water reservoirs at the Orange Grove Plant ., painting will be done by the Water Department forces. Funds in the Water Division budget. APPROVED the offer of $25,000 from the City of Cocoa Beach, Florida for the purchase of the 1962 Van Pelt 75' aerial apparatus Serial No. L85RU3l25l9. Purchase price includes necessary repairs and/or replacement items and equipment. AUTHORIZED staff to solicit bids for the City Hall storage area fencing and shelving and $8,500 was appropriated from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for this purpose. APPROVED an agreement with Dial-A-Ride Consultant Wilbur Smith and Associates for preparation of State and Federal Transit Grant Applications. Mayor and City C1erk'authorized to execute the agree- ment in form approved by the City Attorney. AUTHORIZED the 'Mayor to declare the City's intention to join an entitlement jurisdiction pursuant to the requirements contained in the Justice System Improvement Act of 1979. Law Enforcement Assist- ance Administration funds will be distributed by the State based on a formula of criminal Justice expenditures plus population. An Advisory Board will be appointed by the County Division of the League of California Cities which will oversee the spending of these funds. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN GILB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN PARRY AND CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett On July 2, 1979 the City Council adopted a resolution making findings of fact and approved the proposed construction project for the Metho- dist Hospital of Southern California. A request is now before Council for approval of the revised plans. The structure is to be relocated at the northwesterly corner of the site and will be two stories above grade in lieu of the original three stories above grade. The parking ratio is the same. The various city departments have tentatively approved the plans subject to construction details such as signing, landscaping and wheel chair ramps being provided per City standards. The plans are consistent with the hospital's master plan. In response to Councilman Gilb's concern Richard Hachten, Vice Presi- dent of Administration for the Hospital, stated in part that they are indeed concerned for the safety of the employees and all who visit the facility as far as the parking area is concerned; that the architects are currently working to improve the security and safety aspect; also the stair cases must have security. Ingress and egress was discussed and it was pointed out that the pro- posed driveways will be able to handle emergency vehicles and the Fire Chief said in part that his department had inspected the plan and in fact had supplied the necessary data. Concern was expressed about the location of one entrance and exit on Civic Center Place close to Huntington Drive eastbound where traffic could back up when trying to exit on Huntington Drive. Following further discussion about MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded roll call vote as follows that the this aspect of the plan it was by Councilman Saelid and carried on revised plans be approved with the -5- 2-5-80 METHODIST HOSPITAL continued TRAFF IC REPORT (Santa Anita Oaks) Barriers to be removed on Oak Meadow Rd. TRAFFIC REPORT (Baldwin Av. Anoakia School Area) ./, Ii \ ~': \f '-. '~J 24:9949 request that the Hospital submit a revised plan indicating where the easterly driveway on Civic Center Place is to be relocated or reasons why it cannot be done. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett The Director of Public Works submitted his report concerning the results of a poll of the 23 residents on Oak Meadow Road relative to the street closure at Orange Grove Avenue. Of the 21 replies, none were in favor of retaining the temporary barriers or replacing them with permanent barriers. The results were: 9 in favor of removal of existing barriers 6 in favor of removal only if barriers are also removed from San Carlos 6 in favor of both the above I In response to a suggestion that the Homeowner's Association should be consulted Perry Cope said in part that it is his interpretation that the barriers are not wanted. The Association has not discussed it as yet however a meeting is to be held soon. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the barriers at Oak Meadow Road and Orange Grove Avenue be REMOVED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett The Director of Public Works reported on the safety problems at Baldwin Avenue between Anoakia Lane and Foothill Boulevard -- that accident reports had been reviewed, traffic volunehad been conducted and the physical conditions on the road as well as at the school gate had been investigated .. radar speed had been studied also. The find- ings of the Department were that if a problem exists it is due to the narrow gate and the high solid wall. It was recommended that the School property owners be asked to widen the gate .. should be a min- imum of 24 feet, which would require removing the existing gate. During this consideration Councilman Gilb noted the shrubbery in the immediate area and felt those residing at 701 Anoakia Lane should cut back the shrubbery as it is difficult to see to the north. He also noted the inability to see the 'miles per hour' signs posted there as they too are hidden. It was said that the State installs those signs. Mark McCaslin, owner of the School property, felt the school should have the same precautions posted as other schools -- a required 25 mph zone -- he felt the answer is not in tearing down the wall but perhaps to replace the sign to where it can be seen and make it a mandatory 25 mph zone. The Chief of Police explained the type of sign which could be used. I It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the report be received and filed; that the staff's report be directed to the owner of the property. Councilman Parry felt something should be done to improve the visibility of the signs rather than just not being able to enforce it ... even if a pavement sign indicating a school nearby was tried. AYES NOES Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino Councilman Parry - he would like to try at least some type of cautionary sign. ABSENT: Mayor Margett -6- 2-5-80 I RESOLUTION NO. 4882 ADOPTED ~ ( ,) /. r I RESOLUTION NO. 4885 ADOPTED I J) I r RESOLUTION NO. 4886 ADOPTED p~ (t1 ( ( ),/.-, )i'" . It!' I ,t .-\1 ' 'I ORDINANCE NO. 1693 INTRODUCED I UTILITY TAX EXEMPTION J r.) . I' t fi L(t 24:9950 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4882 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARD MEMBERS AND FIXING COMPENSATION FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1980, HERETOFORE CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 4870 OF THE CITY COUNCIL." It was MOVED by Councilman Parry; seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett j- The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4885 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DELCARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF, AND BRUSH, RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF." It was MOVED by Councilman Sae1id, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT ABSTAIN : Councilmen Gilb, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett Councilma~ Parry The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4886 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF PORTIONS OF BALDWIN AVENUE AND LIVE OAK AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1693, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9233.8 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE PROPERTY AT 610-618 NORTH SANTA ANITA AVENUE FROM R-3 TO C-l." It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and INTRODUCED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett Councilman Saelid referred to the Finance Director's proposal that due to inflation as well as increased utility costs the burden now placed on senior citizens who no longer qualify for exemption from the utility tax is becoming more of a problem and he had suggested increasing the income limitation from $5000 to $7000 for single persons and from $7500 to $12,000 for married couples. Council concurred and it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and -7- 2-5-80 UTILITY TAX continued PARRY PARRY ADJOURNMENT to 5 p.m. February 19 24: 9951 carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation be APPROVED for the increased income limitation. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, pellegrino None Mayor Margett Brought up shrubbery on Foothill Boulevard which impedes traffic. Councilman Parry MOVED that staff be instructed to trim the area. Motion seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett Was advised that the formation of a Charter Revision Commission is to be discussed February 19. At 11:00 p.m. the meeting adjourned to 5 p.m. February 19, 1980 in the Conference Room. ~ /J n4tl~ ATTEST: ~1l1/~ / City Clerk -8- 2-5-80 I I I, Christine Van Maanen, the duly elected, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, California, do hereby certify that the following is a full, true and correct copy of a Minute Motion adopted by the Arcadia City Council at an adjourned regular City Council meeting held on February 5, 1980. "It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council of the City of Arcadia oppose Assembly Bill 1983 relating to detachment of territory. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Saelid None Mayor Margett" IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND AFFIXED THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF ARCAD IA THIS 8TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1980. .~ Christine Van Maanen City Clerk Arcadia, California I""