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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 19,1980 (2) CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF TIlE CITY CLERK I~~T'~ PIE DGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTATION OATH ADMINISTERED HEARING (Lot Split) Appeal Granted I e: /. 10\ r /' Sill' p... r 25:0097 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 19, 1980 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in a regular session on August 19, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber, Paul Blanchard, Administrator of the Santa Anita Church Councilman Charles E, Gilb PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino Councilman Saelid On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried unanimously Councilman Saelid was excused. On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried unanimously the minutes of the a djourned regular meetings of July 16 and August 5, the Special Meeting and Regular Meeting of August 5 were APPROVED. Mayor pellegrino presented a plague in appreciation of the efforts and accomplishments of Stephen Kimbrough, former Personnel Director, Mr, Kimbrough has accepted a position as Assistant City Manager of Temple City. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Argyris C. Trigonis who has been appointed to the Sister City Commission for a four year term. Councilman Gilb explained the part Mr, Trigonis has played with Arcadia's Sister City, Tripolis, Greece. Appeal filed from the decision of the Planning Commission for denial of an application to create two lots from one lot at 504-506 LeRoy Avenue. The Planning Director explained that the majority Commissioners who voted for denial felt the approval of a 44 foot wide lot in lieu of 75 feet could set a precedent for other such lot splits and that there had not been an economic hardship established. The two dissenting Commissioners who were in favor of the lot split felt the property has existed with two houses on the lot for many years and that the lot split would not change the physical appearance of the neighborhood. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Jim Coughlin, attorney for the applicants, submitted in part that the property has existed in its present status for over 23 years. He noted the other lots in the immedi- ate neighborhood which have been split and are 40 ft. wide and 46.35 feet wide. The configuration, nor the atmosphere of the area, will not be changed. He continued in part that they are agreeable to all of the con- ditions which the Planning Commission has imposed if the lot split is approved - that is, to add a carport to Lot 2 as well as to put in a sewer lateral. He also explained the reasons for litigation which is now in progress which cannot be consummated until a legal lot split is obtained. Leslie Bloom, 21 E. Las Flores Avenue, explained the inability to obtain clear title until the matter is straightened out. He noted that both -1- 8-19-80 llEARING APPEAL GRANTED ~.. \\DY 25:0098 houses in question have quite well maintained. hood. individual driveways, separate garages and are He felt that they are an asset to the neighbor- Elbert Anderson, 510 W. LeRoy Avenue, said that he has known the owners of the subject property for many years and he has always assumed the lots were separate parcels; that he has two houses on his lot and there are many such improvements in the neighborhood. He was in support of the re- quest. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried unanimously. Councilman Haltom, as Council Liaison to the Planning Commission, said in part that he was present when this matter was considered. That he I is in support of the request.. it will solve a legal entanglement '" that it has existed in this way for more than 20 years and will meet the criteria of other lots along the street. That it appears a comedy of errors has brought the situation and he did not think the lot split would set a precedent .. this is a special issue and should be treated as such. Councilman Gilb commented in part that he agreed with Councilman Haltom's observations ... except that it is not up to Council to solve legal pro- blems. He would support the request. Councilman Haltom MOVED that Council finds that the evaluations of the environmental impacts as set forth in the attached initial study are appro- priate and that the project will not have a significant negative effect on the environment and that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed; that the parcel map is consistent with the General plan and the discharge from the subject parcels into the sewer system will not violate require- ments prescribed by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board for this region. That the appeal be granted subject to all conditions set forth in the Planning Commission's report. Councilman Dring seconded the motion and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino None Councilman Saelid Appeal to Planning Commission's denial of a modification application to enlarge an existing garage for the main dwelling on a lot with two one family dwellings at 1780 S. Santa Anita Avenue; also the condition that a covenant be recorded which would require the removal or remodeling of the non-conforming rental structure within a 20 year period. It was sub- mitted that in September of 1963 an ordinance was adopted which permitted no more than one single family dwelling on anyone lot in R-l zone .., Prior to that date one could have several single family dwellings depend- ing on the size of the lot. In 1979 an ordinance was adopted whereby some minor modifications were permitted which would alleviate some of the hard- ships people were experiencing when they had more than one house on their property. I Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Gary Cogorno, son of the owners of said property, said in part that he had appeared before the 'Planning Commission to ask for the living space and garage without having to sign the covenant, He said in part that he was asking for the garage which would be added to the main dwelling... that the existing single car garage attached to the main building would be removed.. the rental unit has a single garage " the property is in excellent condition. In response to a question he said further that he does not intend to remove an existing old oak tree, -2- 8-19-80 HEARING Driveway Ramp I APPROVED I~ f 1I~5 (j)(ilJL l ROLL CALL FACADE 33 E. Huntington Drive APPROVED 't-1 ,..., I /1, 'i-' 1" l' I ," I ADJOURNMENT 25:0099 No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously. Councilman Haltom MOVED to grant the Appeal and that the modification be approved for a two car garage without the covenant requirement. Motion seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino None Councilman Saelid Request for a variance to the driveway ramp requirements for a proposed condominium at 25-31 E. Colorado Boulevard. The request is consistent with the driveway ramp design which has been approved in recent variance applications. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried unanimously. It was further MOVED by Council- man Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the proposed variance be APPROVED, AYES NOES ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino None Councilman Saelid The City Council then recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT : Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino Member Saelid On MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Dring, Member Saelid was excused. Staff advised that a request has been submitted to improve the facade at the rear of 33 E, Huntington Drive. The plans are compatible with the standards and other requirements of the redevelopment plan. During this consideration George Williams, the applicant, explained that they would like to add the facade basically because the building is below grade and this would raise the building height. It was MOVED by Member Dring, seconded by Member Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that based on the findings set forth in the staff re- port the preliminary plans for the rear facade improvements at 33 E, Hunt- ington Drive be APPROVED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino None Member Saelid The meeting adjourned to 7 p.m. September 2, 1980. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mrs, Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, said in part that she 'was im- pressed with the positive dialogue and results of the joint meeting held this date with the School Board. She asked Council to see what could be done about the temperature in the Council Chamber - that the air condi- tioning does not seem to function correctly. She said the Library is also very cold. She was thenrovised on bids received for the sewer sys- tem deficiency study; that many bids had been received with the contract going to the low bidder. -3- 8-19-80 CONTRACT AWARD I t ~ /I.j,,' WATERLINE PROJECTS' CONSULTANT RETAINED (: , I )1- I WATER WELL PURCHASE SEPTEMBER 2 j 25:0100 Council received the results and recommendation for the award of contract for the installation of the Civic Center Fire Protection Waterline (Phase II) f~om City Hall to Holly Avenue. This project is budgeted for this year and a commitment has been received from the Methodist Hospital to pay its share of the costs. Bids were also submitted for the purchase of the requited material. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the low bid of Valverde Construction, Inc., in the amount of $91,855 be accepted; that all other bids be rejected and any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney; that the purchase of materials be ap- proved in the amount of $63,361.37 and that $93,503.82 be accepted from the Hospital as its share of the cost and that $61,742.55 be appropriated from the Water Fund for the city portion. AYES NOES ABSENT: Counc ilmen None Councilman Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino I Sae lid Council received the proposals and recommendation for the retention of a consulting engineer for various water line projects as indicated in the staff report dated August 19. Two of the projects are needed to provide increased fire protection infue area they serve and to replace old and undersized lines. The third project will provide increased water system reliability to the area south of Huntington Drive and west of Baldwin Ave- nue. It was submitted by staff that the low bidder's project manager de- signed the Orange Grove fiG" and "HI! Booster Station and a review of their work for other municipalities has been satisfactory. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the firm of John Jones & Associates be retained as the consulting engineer for this project and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney for a not-to-be exceeded price of $4,000. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino None Councilman Saelid Staff advised that for several years discussions have been held with Mon- rovia on the possibility of acquiring its Chapman Well and Reservoir and exchanging its water rights in the Raymond Basin for an equivalent amount of Arcadia water rights in the main San Gabriel Basin. An appraiser had been retained to prepare an appraisal of the land and facilities in order to establish a fair market value. The results indicate the land at $131,670 and the physical plant at $42,250 or a total of $173,920. With the exchange of water rights $261,525 ,.. or a total of $435,445. Ad- vantages to both cities were set forth in the staff report dated August 19. In order to utilize the facilities it would be necessary to construct a booster pumping station at the Chapman reservoir which would cost between $75,000 and $100,000, Sufficient funds are in the Water Division Unappro- priated ending balance for 1979-80. I Councilman Gi1b MOVED to approve the acquisition of the Chapman facilities for $200,000 and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorzied to execute the appropriate documents in form approved by the City Attorney. Motion seconded by Mayor Pellegrino. Councilman Dring questioned the expense involved and the rate of return; also that the well would have to last at least 11 years for the City to recoup its initial investment ... that the huge amount of money could be spent for different purposes based on priority allocation by the Council. -4- 8-19-80 STREET IMPROVEMENT SANTA CLARA September 2 I v ACCEPTANCE OF WORK WHEEL CHAIR RAMPS rC IH-' j" , ORDINANCE NO, 1709 INTRODUCED I .(1' CLAIM DENIED (Brockus) 25:0101 Roll call vote was then taken on the motion. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Pellegrino Councilmen Dring, Haltom Councilman Saelid THIS MATTER WILL BE BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL AGAIN ON SEPTEMBER 2. Staff advised on the results of bids received and made recommendation for the award of contract for the improvement of Santa Clara from Second Ave- nue to the Santa Anita Wash - Job. No. 492, It was noted by the Director of Public Works that the right-of-way for this project was acquired by condemnation and included in the judgment was a stipulation that the City spend not less than $9,759 for concurrent improvements, i, e., curbs, gutters and sidewalks within one year of the entry of the judgment which was October 2, 1979. The project also includes the installation of a de- ficient storm drain, widening the A. C. pavement extending sewer connec- tions and appurtenant work. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Mayor pellegrino that the low bid of Crowell & Larson in the amount of $66,950.38 be accepted; that all other bids be rejected; that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. Councilman Dring felt that inasmuch as the area to be improved is in the redevelopment area which may be changed or realigned as a result of such development that he could not see spending so much in order to save $9,759. In response to an inquiry by Councilman Haltom the entire litigation which brought about this situation was explained by the City Attorney. Roll call vote was then taken on the motion. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Pellegrino Councilmen Dring, Haltom Councilman Saelid THIS MATTER WILL BE ON THE AGENDA FOR SEPTEMBER 2. " Upon advice by staff that the construction of wheel chair ramps - Job No. 498 has been satisfactorily completed it was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Mayor Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the work of Crowell and Larson be ACCEPTED and that final payment be author- ized pursuant to the contract. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino None Councilman Saelid . ' , The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1709 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9269.3 THEREOF TO REQUIRE UPGRADING OF PARKING FACILITIES UPON CHANGE OF USE WHICH 'REQUIRES A GREATER NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES." It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1709 be waived and INTRODUCED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino None Councilman Saelid On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows the claim of Helen M. Brockus was denied. , -5- 8-19-80 DRING (Fire Ra ting) EXECUTIVE SESSION , , \' CLAIM DENIED (Premi) 25:0102 AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino None Councilman Saelid Submitted for Council consideration the possibility of having staff review the fire rating, cost and benefits of an improved rating. It was noted that this would take about three months to obtain an outline for the first review by Council; that it would not be expensive in terms of dollars... the most time consuming would be made by the fire department, Ray Locke of the fire department responded to questions - advising that Arcadia is now at Class III which was placed about 8 years ago ... that to improve the water lines would help in the rating, It was the consensus of the Council that staff proceed on this review. At 9:25 p.m. Council entered an executive session. Reconvened. I On MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows the claim of Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club of Southern California, Subrogee of Guru and Roseanne Premi and for the premi's deductible was DENIED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Gilb, Haltom, Pellegrino None Councilman Saelid ADJOURNEMENT At 9:50 p.m, the meeting adjourned to 7 p.m. September 2, 1980. '. ATTEST: ~~ City Clerk I -6- 8-19-80