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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 15,1978_2 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEG IANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL OATH ADMINISTERED (Library Board) PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE RESOLUTION NO. 4768 ADOPTED i~ rl" ') I_r~ (Hare Krishna) CONTINUED TO JANUARY 2, 1979 ,. 1'1 tr' . f --il}~' ' -Vi ~- )1,1 23:9605 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF mE CITY OF ARCADIA AUGUST l5, 1978 REX;UlAR MEETING The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday August l5, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Mrs. MiLdred Free, First Church of Christ, Scientist. Councilman Charles E. Gilb PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Parry None On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried the minutes of the regular meeting of August 1, 1978 were APPROVED, Councilmen Margett and Saelid abstained as they were absent from said meeting. The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Mrs. Daniel Chute, new member, to the Library Board. Councilman Pellegrino, as Council Liaison to the Library Board, presented Mrs. Chute with credentials and welcomed her to the official City Family. In order to take an agenda item out of sequence it was MOVED by Councilman Gi1b, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance be waived. Councilman Gilb read in full the resolution confirming certain Arcadians as Ambassadors of Goodwill to Scandinavia, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVES AND A CHAIRMAN AND ASSISTANT CHAIRMAN OF THE DELEX;A- TION OF ARCADIANS ON THE OCCASION OF lHEIR OFFICIAL VIST TC SCANDlNAVlA, It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call ?ote as follows that Resolution No. 4768 be ' ADOPTED, AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Parry None None It was noted that former Mayor C. Robert Arth is the Chairman, Rosemary Scott is Assistant Chairman and Claire Arth is Trip Chairman of the Delegation consisting of 63 members. This is a continuation of the hearing of July 5 on the application of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness of California for a religious solicitation permit. Mayor Parry asked for the applicant and those in favor to be heard and no one responded, whereupon those opposed spoke in part as follows: ;/ Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 M0nte Verde Dr. said the City Council has heard sufficient testimony to indicate that Hare Krishna is really not a religion in the true sense of the word, but a mercenary cult feeding off the parasites who beg and solicit money at various locations; that the majority of its members live on food stamps and are not gainfully employed. She felt it is time to act on the application because the granting of the permit would deny the members of this community much more than just the First Amendment Rights, 8-15-78 - 1 - ltEARm; (Rare Krishna) (continued) 23:9606 Peter Geissler, 43 W. Forest Avenue, submitted that a review of the records of the Los Angeles County Superior Court discloses extensive litigation throughout the County. As to the principals connected with Hare Krishna he submitted the names of Gregory Stein, President, Robert Owens, Treasurer, and Steven McClain. The voter registration records indicated that Mr. Stein is a student without an address other than the City of Torrance. The registration affidavit of Steven McClain indicates his address as the headquarters of the organization (3755 Watseka Dr., Los Angeles). Joel Schanker is not listed as an officer. He noted the difference in some of the data submitted to Temple City in its applica- tion and that submitted to Arcadia. He said further that if the license should be issued the organization should be required to file the full names and addresses of all those who will be soliciting in the City. He urged denial of the application which decision would render a genuine public service to the residents. In response to an inquiry the City Attorney advised that at the conclu- sion of the July 5 meeting the City Council requested the representative, Joel Schanker, to submit to his office no later than August l, a balance sheet of the last fiscal year including a current profit and loss state- ment for the last fiscal year, both certified by a California Public Accountant and that his office did not receive the requested documenta- tion by that date nor since. I The City Council then entered a five minute executive session. Reconvened. Mayor Parry stated in part that "the City Council has held three public hearings on the issue of whether the Hare Krishna organization should be provided a permit to solicit funds in Arcadia. At the last public hear- ing the applicant was afforded an opportunity to speak and answer ques- tions relating to the organizations and its aims and purposes. The bulk of the oral testimony and the documentary evidence was that Hare Krishna in its daily operations fails to respect the constitutional rights of others; that it solicits funds time and again using the vehicle of mis- representation and fraud, using intimidation as a rule rather than an exception ... that more often - than coincidence - its members have been involved in criminal and other illegal activities; its members have interfered with citizen right of ingress and egress ... that they have often insulted and intimidated members of the public who are not inclined to donate to their cause, regardless of how represented. "Their members have their constitutional rights of freedom of speech and religion .. the citizens of this community likewise have their constitu- tional rights to be free from intimidation, harassment and to live in the community in peace. These rights, the rights between Hare Kr'ishna and the rights between the citizens, must be balanced. Without even getting to the point of whether Hare Krishna is or is not a religion ii' is believed that the evidence presented thus far is so overwhelming that their presence, as to solicitation of funds, is inimical to the public health, safety and welfare of this community. They, like everyone, have a right to be present in the community, they have a right to speak, to express their opinions but they do not have the right to force themselves, upon others, The rights certainly of the minority must be protected and respected. Likewise, as a City Councilman, it is my duty and obligation to, in the exercise of the police power of the City, protect all persons." I Mayor Parry then MOVED to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution directing the City Manager not to issue the solicitation permit and to make findings of fact, and further that the hearing be CONTINUED TO JANUARY 2, 1979 so the City Council may retain continuous fact finding jurisdiction to receive evidence from interested persons. Motion seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None 8-l5-78 - 2 - HEARING (Appeal) Ballard Sept. 5 ~ I aFAR ING ( CUP ) lloy's Christian League APPROVED fl(} P . . .J ,): v I " . I , '. ... '.~ . " .j,.... .... '" ~.' ~ 23:9607 Appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission in its denial of the application of Mrs. Jasmine Ballard for modification of the required parking spaces at her condominium at 658 Naomi Avenue, Unit #22. Mrs. Ballard asked for the modification in order to convert one garage park- ing space into a sewing room in lieu of the required two spaces. The staff report indicated that Mrs. Ballard had not been aware of the requirement and had already constructed the sewing room, however, the majority of the Commission members felt the standards of R-3 zone should be upheld; that the existing room does not meet the building code for natural light and air, ventilation as well as the fire rating for the walls. The electrical system and framing are enclosed in the walls and have not been inspected as to compliance. The applicant has asked for a continuation of the matter however the hearing has been noticed and for the benefit of those who may not be able to attend on the continuing date Mayor Parry declared the hearing open. No one desired to speak in favor and Paul Klein; representing the Condominium Board of Directors, stated in part that the Board would like to resolve this as soon as possible and felt it unfortunate that Mrs. Ballard could not be present at this time because the matter has gone on so long. He said in part that the residents at the condominium and the Board of Directors would of course abide by the decision of the City Council but all were anxious to have it resolved one way or another. During the consideration Councilman Gilb said he would like to act upon this now and noted the long delay. Mayor Parry, felt in deference to the request of Mrs. Ballard, the matter should be continued and a definite answer made on that date. Councilman Saelid observed that he would like to discuss some other approaches with the City Attorney. Councilman Margett said he would go along with the continuation although he agreed with Councilman Gilb. Councilman Pellegrino felt when an applicant agrees to a specific date and she does not attend that it becomes a time consuming matter for all concerned. Councilman Saelid then MOVED to continue the matter to September 5. Motion seconded by Councilman Margett although he would have preferred to act now. Roll call vote was then taken. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry Councilman Gilb None It was noted that the Planning Commission was unable to take action on the request of the Boy's Christian League for permission to expand an existing school at 5150 N, Farna Avenue, hence the matter comes before the City Council without recommendation. The City Council reviewed all staff reports and a proposed resolution from the Planning Commission (No. l052). The Planning Director explained that the site is over an acre, zoned R-l and is presently developed with two modular classrooms, a single story building and a football/baseball field. Only a small portion is located within Arcadia. They propose to construct a temporary tent structure to be used as a gymnasium and auditorium. It would be a fabric canopy supported by cables which are secured to poles and would seat approximately 250 persons. Methods of ingress and egress were explored. Some discussion held on the parking spaces. Conditions set forth in the proposed resolution were also reviewed. Mayor Parry declared the hearing open and William Barbeau, 46 E. Woodruff Avenue, who designed the entire project, said in part that they only are looking for interim shelter - for about two years - to accommodate the existing activities. They will not increase the intensity of the use. He said they have good relationship with all of the agencies involved such as the County Flood Control and the Southern California Water Company. They have filed a request the the County Regional Planning Commission to develop an alternate access road along the flood control channel. Thus far they haven't received objections. Pat Taylor, ll332 Miloann, spoke to the parking which they hope will become a controlled situation.. they want to eliminate parking on the adjacent streets but do not want to close off Farno entirely; that they ... 8-l5-78 - 3 - HEARING Boy's Christian League continued HEARIN:; ( CUP ) Radio City DISAPPROVED e: It f} r v' 23:9608 would be agreeable to having Farno for ingress only and exit out the proposed road. They have an unwritten agreement with the water company for parking. They have 100 parking spaces and with the 72 that the water company lets them use they have l72 .,. and could park l50 cars on the playing field for some events. Orrick Ham?ton, ll402 E. Freer, an employee of the Kare Youth League, submitted in part that if the time should come when they cannot use the water company property for parking they would of course have to explore other sites. Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Dr., spoke on behalf of the application and recited her favorable experience with the young people who attend the school - she urged the City Council to bend over back- wards to assist the school as it does worthwhile work with the youth. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unani- mous ly. I During the consideration Condition 8 of the proposed resolution was felt unnecessary - the City Council did not think Farno should be abandoned completely and that the word "written" should be deleted in two places in Condition 6 .. this has reference to permission for parking on the Southern California Water Company property. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Negative Declaration be APPROVED and FILED and that Council finds the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, AYES NOES ABSENT : Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None It was further MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the conditional use permit be APPROVED for a two year period ending September 5, 1980 and that the City Attorney prepare the appropriate resolution deleting the words "written" in Condition 6 and eliminate entirely Condition 8 in the proposed resolution from the Planning Commission. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None A communication will be directed to the County Regional Planning Commission requesting it to notify the City of any applied for increase in the intensity of the usage of the property in order to apprise the City Planning Commission of such increased usage. It was felt intensi- fication of the land use was a major concern to the Planning Commission in its deliberations, Planning Commission Resolution No. 1053 granting a conditional use permit I to operate a membership nieht club at 1020 S. Baldwin Av. and the appli- cation for a dance permit at the same location - both to be considered at this time. It was noted by the Planning Director that the applicants propose to convert an existing vacant banquet room into a membership night club. The main entrance would be from the southwest corner of the building with an exit/entrance leading to the coffee shop located inside the bowling alley. It would have an elevated stage and a dance floor of about 840 sq. ft, There would be chairs and tables for 75 patrons. The patrons would use the existing bowling alley restrooms. There are 130 parking spaces and an additional 86 are needed to meet Code require- ments. Decibel levels were taken of the music which was audible in the coffee shop but not noticeable in the bowling alley or outside the build- ing. It would be open from 8 p.m. to midnight on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Friday and Saturday it would be open from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. It was further submitted that the subject site is surrounded on the north, south and west by various commercial uses and to the east by a 44 unit 8-l5-78 - /. - HEARltI; Radio City continued I I .-.;' -. 23:9609 apartment. In comparing the proposed activity with the former Marquee West at 30 S. First Avenue it was noted that the major problems would' be similar - occurring outside the facility. Since it is proposed to. have a membership only club that would tend to mitigate some of the problems associated with the patrons, The attendance would be limited to 197 persons and it was suggested that serious consideration be given to the overflow of persons attempting to attend the night club. Should the City Council approve the permit conditions of approval were set forth in the resoluation. Mayor Parry declared the hearing open and no one sp~ke in favor of the activity. Those speaking in opposition were Bob Wirth, co-owner of the King Arthur's Pizza Store directly opposite the proposed facility. Due to the parking deficiency he felt his parking area would be used and as it is they do not have enough parking spaces particularly on weekends. The former manager of 646 Fairview Avenue (Peacock West Apartments) presented a petition with 44 signatures of residents in the complex and said there is trouble almost every night now.. carports broken into, bottles thrown on the roof and through windows .. loud noise, drinking, skidding tires and racing until 4 a.m. It is not the bowling alley patrons but those who are walking around outside. Some of the tenants are moving out because of this nuisance. The police have been called almost every night and it is a difficult thing to control. He asked the City Council not to approve the conditional use permit. Paul Klein, owner of 743 Arcadia Avenue, spoke to the lack of parking spaces especially during the bowling league season and said he is pick- ing up trash on his property every morning from the little hamburger stand close by and this would only become worSe if the entertainment facility were approved. Jack Howcroft, 456 Fairview Avenue, said in essence he is not against the bowling alley or the proposed facility, however, the parking problem now is acute and noted the numbers of people who will be attending whether or not they are members. He asked the City Council not to approve the application. James Miller, 480 Fairview Avenue, felt there are already too many problems in the subject area and noted drag racing which occurs nightly which the police have not been able to handle inasmuch as the drag racers are gone by the time they arrive .'.. the parking is already a problem and the new facility would only add to that. Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, felt the hearing should be continued and that the PTA be notified. She also submitted in part that she had attended the dances which were held at the Marquee West and spoke of the extremely loud noise from the music, She submitted material concerning hearing damage and said the City Council should establish a decibel level for all dance permits so the health and welfare of minors would be protected .. in fact there should be a State and National law also. She opposed the proposed facility. Dick Clossen, l230 Oakwood Drive, representing the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association, went on record as opposing the facility. Edna Haalcke, l038 W. Duarte Road expressed concern for the patrons 'in case of fire - and that the one exit would not be sufficient. Bob Kelly, 637 Fairview Avenue, representing the tenants at said address opposed the proposed dance club due to the increased volume of noise which is constant now. Helen Gutheil, 637 Fairview Avenue, read a report from the Chief of Police (on file in the office of the City Clerk) setting forth his reasons for recommending denial of the application. She also submitted that she has worked with the young people in the proposed type of facility for some years and said it is very difficult to control the activities...and felt the existence of the bar in the bowling alley would only add to the problems. 8-l5-78 - 5 - HEARING Radio City continued 23:9610 Reginald Holliday, 636 Fariview Avenue, noted the situation at the intersection of Baldwin and Arcadia Avenues .... Arcadia deadends into Baldwin and at present there are times when the street is blocked.. the traffic cannot flow. And in case of fire or any other kind of disaster it would be an impasseoothe street cannot handle any more traffic. He asked for disapproval of the application. Carl Morris, 636 Fairview Avenue, felt that to approve would only compound the existing problems and referred motorcycle racing, loitering, vandalism and the like. not to approve the application. the application to drag racing, He asked Council Walter King, owner of the Bowling Alley, said in part that he would like to work with the adjacent property owners in eliminating the pro- blems that they now have and the only plus he had relative to the entertainment facility was the security it was going to provide; that I the whole situation might be improved. He noted the problem he has now with the youth in the bowling alley and the loitering around the building. He felt if everyone concentrates on the problem it can be improved. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously. Councilman Gilb said in part that based on what he has heard at this meeting and the fact that there is room for only 197 persons inside the facility with only one restroom on the bowling alley level is a concern. He realizes that the applicants are young people who are trying to start a business, but there might be a great number of memberships and only 197 could get in .. that would leave perhaps hundreds standing around who could not get in .. that he had many reasons for disapproval and he would not support the application. councilman Pellegrino suggested that persons having grievances about the bowling alley activities contact Walter King who had said he wanted to cooperate, in eliminating the problems. As to his position on the application he would not support it based on the representation made at this hearing and noted the ab~ence of the applicants. Councilman Margett said in part that based on the testimony and the police report he would not support the application. Also he felt the bowling alley and the disco are not compatible; the size of the facility also was a concern .. just not large enough and that it might bring about another Marquee West situation. He felt the applicants do try but when the patrons get on the outside it is a different story. Councilman Saelid felt it would be another gigantic error on the part of Council to approve the application ... the problems encountered with Marquee West would only be intensified at this location because of the very close proximity of the residential neighborhoods. He could not support the conditional use permit. Mayor Parry also felt it would transfer the problems at the Marquee West, to downtown West Arcadia; that despite the good faith of the applicants to bring something to the young people he felt it would be a great mis- ' I take and noted the problems encountered at the former site on the outside of the building in endeavoring to protect the environment and the resi- dents. That although he would like to see something for the young people this is neither the place or location. He expressed concern on the ingres and egress and could not support the application. Councilman Saelid MOVED to DENY the application for a conditional use permit and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate resolu- tion. Councilman Margett 'seconded the motion which was carried on the following roll call vote. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None 8-l5-78 - 6 - TRACT NO. 35519 Tentative Map APPROVED ,~ J c;.\ t.!' f: <<' '- I APPROPRIATE ZONE (Drafting Service) September 5 vi RECREATION ACTIVITY FEES mCREASED ,/. p{: J I~ . AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION . I ,L, f fV 23~9611 Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the tentative map of Tract No. 35519 (30 unit condominium at 642 - 634 W. Huntington Dr.) Conditions of approval were set forth in the staff report dated August l5, 1978. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed and that Council finds the project will ~ot have a significant effect on the environment; that it is consistent with the General Plan and that the waste discharge from the tract will not result in a violation of the existing requirements set forth in the Water Code. The Director of Public Works was authorized to approve the subdivision agreement and that the tentative map be and it is hereby APPROVED. AYES NOES ABSENT : Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino"Saelid, Parry None None A request was received from the firm of Drafting Design for a determi- nation if a drafting service is a permitted use in an M-l zone. The Planning Commission in its consideration questioned, whether Architects and Engineers were an appropriate use in said zone;' that these USes might be more intense than normal manufacturing activities and might generate more traffic w~ich would be inconsistent with the intent of the indus trial zone. The Commiss ion referred the matter to the City. Council with the thought that if Council decides that architects and engineers should continue to be permitted in M-l then Council should also determine whether: the proposed dra'fting service should also be designated as appropriate for M-'1. " It was the consensus of the City Council that the matter should be discussed in a study ,session. The Planning Director explained that it might take some time to research the matter and Council expressed concern that a delay of a long period of time might present a hard- ship to the applicant. It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously that staff ascertain from 'the applicant as to h{s time element and report back to Council at the next regular meeting (September 5, 1978). The City Council received and reviewed the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission for an increase in fees for activities as listed in its report dated August 10, 1978. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the new revised fee schedule be approved. It was noted that the listed ac~ivities will now be self supporting. AYES NOES , ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None Richard DesJardins ': l845 N. Santa Anita Avenue, commended the City Council on its endeavor to improve the traffic flow and recommended the acquisition of all of the necessary equipment for signalization to provide for adeq~ate traffic flow. He also referred to a flyer which he was handed this evening as he entered, the Council Chamber objecting to actions taken by the City Council relative to service ~harges in order to provide the services the City needs. He spoke in favor of the action and felt Proposition l3 really had reference to ,'~ reducing County services such as welfare and ,the like. Ernest Fox, 73l Fairview Avenue, who said he was not representing any group, stated in part that during the Budget considerations by the City Council the message was loud and clear from the residents that they wanted a 'tax cut not a tax shift in approving Proposition l3; that the budget was already balanced prior to the imposition of charges for street and sewer services and the adoption of the ordinance to, increase the utility user" s tax. Councilman Saelid responded, in'.part that the ordinances are a matter of record but as to the budget being balanced Council only had assumptions made by staff at the time and that it is doubtful if it has anything better than assu~ptions now in terms of 8-l5-78 - 7 - (>; 50 e]\~1 TRACT NO; I APPROVED final ';'ap 35229 ;0" Colorado 'Boulevard FINAL MAP I , V 5,~ ,eD/', ',' TRACT NO. 34361 FINAL MAP ,,~" AUDIENCE PARTICIPA TION continued I,.; , P dONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ' HEARm; SEPTEMBER 19", ..... 23:96l2 what the r\,venue base..,is or what the property tax rolls are,~going"'ti:l:''''.' be fo~ the'Ciiy. 111"",,<;, {;"still'no definite indication as to ,what the City wilr'receive in teiin1~ of, State 'sur.plus money'. ,He said further in part that some services' have been cut, however, an endeavor has been made rlO't" to, cut thos"" services considered to. be essential and desirable. ,".'l'j}:" '.' '.... " . " .' . - . . ' . . ~. . -.- 1 1 Counciiman Saelid continued in part that the City is endeavoring to establish independence, of State money, in order to 'balance the budget and he thinks tti;' majority',)f 'the residents would rather:,.its government remain independent of State financing in its day to,day operations and asked Mr. Fox if it would be worth it to him to pay $26 a year, which is the amount the average homeowner will be paying, to insure that the City does not become depende~t upon State funding to balance the budget. Mr. Fox said in part that he would ,rather remain independent and pay the $26 with the stipulation that it w~uid not increase, year after year which'he felt ,it would at the present rate ,of-Council,ls feeling toward I Proposition 13 ,.. that tl1er", is an automatic'. built-in increase provision in' Proposition 13 and, the ,pe9ple, said that was enough,. Councilman Saelid said in part that revenues will increase to some extent because .the cost of utilities tend to increase but the utility user's tax cannot because it is something Council no longer has the, abHity to, 'control. ,: " .; .. ". . . . Marian Schmidt, 1523 Highlimd,Oaks Drive, rna<l.e,reference 'to"'an a&enda .... item concerning the closing of Valencia,Way and stpted in'part that in her opinion it is unwise to close streets- because the .residents on a given street feel there is too much traffic and too many children running up and down the street '" that if that were done there would be many , .' ~ such streets closed. She .fe'lt ',the City shou Id have ,more recreational act~vities for the children .. ~kating rin~ for instance. > ". ,. Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, agreed it would be nice to have ~,:,skating rink and suggested working with the Chamber of Commerce on' ' 'that,,, She asked whether or not the .forthcoming Diamond Jubilee will generate any monies for an audito!ium. Councilman Saelid observed that it is hoped the Diamond Jubilee activities will pay for themselves. Mrs. Hofer referred to a flyer she received this evening relating to the rescinding of"cer'taih' ord,inances '" and suggested asking residents via the Newsletter whether or not they would be agreeable to using these funds for an auditorium ora multi-purpose building. She was still'of the opin'ion that a parking tax should have been levied',at the race ,,'track for this purpose ~nd the ,business license fee should have been increased. ..', Jim Brigh't, 1144 Vale(lci" Way, expre'~sed gratitude to, the City Council for its f,avorable'''action on, the closi.,ng of Valencia Way. and said in part ," that the situation on Valencia Way is unique because of the construction of the intersecting streets.. Art Zygielbaum';:"1l38 Valencia Way, also 'expressed gratitude for the street closing and commended the Director of Public Works on his work and attitude of pride ,which'.he felt is reflected in the City Council and, others he has met' in the City Govern- ment. -' CONSENT ITEMS . " APPROVED Planning Commission Resolution N,. 106l granting a conditional, use'permit to expand an exis~ing motor-hot~l at 16l Colorado Place, (Westerner Motor Hotel, Inc. ),,:,subject 'to c.onditi'ons set forth in the - resolution. ,\ I . -, ;'-. . ,~ . of Tra~t N6. 352290-,16 and 417~433 North First urr,it condominium at 50- 52 Av~~nue . '. 'j ." \ \ cs)ndomin:f.um at 12l9-l221 "1. APPROVED' final "map 'of ,Golden West 'Av~nue. , , . , Tr'act No. 343,61 - '7 ul).it ,\ SCHEDULED public hearing, 'for, September '19,',on l'lannir.\g 'cOmmission ,'rec6ounendaHbhfot a;zbn;, cilange froll) R-I, R~2'and f'R-l ,to C-O & D ; for 671"Naomi to'the northwesLc6rner ,of ,Loveii .and N;\Iomi including 1307 and '1315 Lovell A;'enue. . (R'esolution No. '1060).," 8-l5-78 R - CONSENT ITEMS continued r'. tJ' ;Y 18 I STREET CLOSURE (Valencia Way) f.::J (.L// ( t':u' 'lE.(,..o:J BONITA PARK LIGHTING (Recreation Commission) (" r'~ I EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (Mas ter Contro ller) APPROVED F; ~(~ \ f:l/~' . I ORDINANCE NO. 1648. ADOPTED / 23: 9613 ACCEPTED and, AUTRORIZED final payment for the work pe~formed by Paul Gardner Corporation in the installation of traffic signals at Colorado and San Antonio Road (Job No. ,470). All of the above were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman 'Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABS ENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The Director of Public Works reported that in his opinion the only logical or practical location for a permanent barrier would be at the west side of Fifth Avenue. ,This location is in the City of Monrovia and the City Council of 'that City will consider the matter at its September 5 meeting. As soon as possible thereafter he will present precise plans to accomplish the desired traffic reduction on Valencia Way. " The City Council received the comprehensive report on the lighting at the Bonita Park Baseball 'Diamond (dated August l5, 1978) and noted that the probable causes for the reduced output, include diminished lamp efficiency as well as power pole and cross-arm warpage due to exposure. This results in'poor lighting distribution and indicated a need for reaiming of the entire system. It was felt by staff that if any im- provement is to be contemplated it should be an entirely new system. It was estimated that the cost would be upwards of $15,000, 'Councilman~ Saelid submitted that in discussing the need with sOme of the sponsors of ,the Leagues using Bonita Park they were interested in pursuing the possibility of some of the sponsors providing time .. i. e., electrical contractors and the like. He would like to See this item reflected in the next five-year capital improvement program, This ,will be submitted to the Recreation Commission. The City Council previouslv had approved the concept of a master con- troller at a central location capable of controlling traffic f10w by instantaneously selecting data transmitted from remote locations. Staff invited bids but no inquiries were received other than from Multisonics who are supplying the equipment to Steiny Company currently modifying the traffic signals along Huntington Drive. Its proposal is in the amount of $75,000 and is in line with the estimate. Purchasing the equipment in this manner will reflect a savings of $6,500 when compared with costs quoted in the original signal modification proposals, It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be authorized to purchase the equipment and that a purchase order in the amount of $75,000 be transmitted'to Multisonics. (From Gas Tax Funds). AYES NOES ABSENT : Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None "r The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. l648, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF mE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDIM; TIlE ARCADIA MllNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 32l4.l6 TRER.ETO WHICH ADDS SECTION lO.l5 TO ARTICLE X OF TRE UNIFORM TRAFFIC ORDINANCE HAI<~ VIOLATIONS OF HANDICAPPED PARKIN; RESTRICTIONS ON PRIVATE OFF-STREET PARKIN; FACILITIES INFRACTIONS." During this consideration Jim Snyder, 22 W. Newman Avenue and Leonard Henkev, 230 E. Camino Real, submitted information and data concerning this regulation which they both welcomed. , Mr. Nathan Schumacker of the Center for the Living Independently in Pasadena group also spoke to this. .I, ,_ Although Councilmen Margett and Saelid,were absent when this ordinance' was considered and introduced they were both cognizant of the need for parking for the handicapped and would vote for the adoption of the ordinance. 8-15-78 - 9 . ORDINANCE NO. l648 conti~ued ORDINANCE NO. l649 ADOPTED .- 1'1 , tc 1. I : ~J {' /lll- ~I~V' RESOLunON NO, 4769 ADOPTED , ?G IV; .+ " f.<> , GILB v' MARGETT / ADJOURNMENT V' 23:9614 It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and c~rried on roll call vote as follows that the :reading of the full 'telCt be wa~ved and th~t sam~ be and it is hereby .wanED. : AYES . NOES ., ABSENT,:, Councilmen Gilb, Hargett, Pellegrino,'"Saeli~, Parry None None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. l649, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF 'mE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENlm~, SECTION 6425.9'OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXEMPT CITY FRANCHISEES FROM SOLICITATION PROHIBITION SECTIONS OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL 'CODE." It was 'MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that'same be and it is hereby AD9PrED. I AYES NOES ABSENT: 'Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, S~~lid, Parry None None The City Attorney present~d, explained the conten~ and read the ~itle of Resolution No. 4769, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 'mE CITY OF ARCADIA GRANTOO A CONDITIONAL USE P~IT 78-11 TO MARANA'llIA SCHOOL TO USE FOUR CLASSROOMS AT 'mE ARCADIA C~~TIAN CENTER AT 21 MORLAN PLACE." 'c:, It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by carried on roll call:vote as follows that the be waived and that same be ADOPTED. Councilman Pellegrino and r~#~ing of the full text <~ I' AYES N!)ES ABSTAIN: Councilmen Gilb, Pellegrino, Parry None Councilmen Hargett and Saelid, as they were absent at the previous meeting. None ABS ENT: Referred to the forthcoming seminar in Catalina of the Independent Cities of California and hoped to have representation there. ,', Referred to the pre~ence of coyotes in the Anoakf~ area. Staff will check. Expressed concern and asked the Water Manager if there is danger of contamination of the water supply due to the open pit mining operations in",the area of Peck Road and Live Oak Avenue. The Water Msnager replied in ,part that there might well be some danger but';it is controlled by the various State and C6u~ty Health Agencies and he ~~s to assume they are being inspected regularly; that he is not aware of any deterioration of . .' ~ the water. '" At ll:55 p.m. the meeting adjourned to the Conference Room in memory of Frank husband of Anita Sant~, Senior Citizen 7 p.m. September 5, 1978 in Santo. Mr,', Santo was the Commissioner. I" " , ~~~$w Ci'ty Clerk 4~ 8-l5-78 - lO -