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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 3,1978_2 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE un 1\;]> OF TIlE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTATION AWARD OATIl OF OFFICE HEARING (Maranatha High School) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVED I (, 1,' 11-;'0 23:9637 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 3, 1978 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, October 3, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Bishop William Van Dusen, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Councilman Charles E. Gilb PRESENT : ABSENT: i Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None On MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of September 19 were APPROVED. Annually the City Council recognizes the department making the most improvements in accident reduction and prevention. Mayor Parry presented the Employee's Safety Award to the Fire Department. Fire Chief Gardner accepted the award. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Richard A. Gaspari and to Mrs. Mary Soldate, new appointees to the Senior Citizens Commission and the Planning Commission respectively. Councilman Saelid, Council Liaison to the Senior Citizens Commission, welcomed Mr. Gaspari and Councilman Margett, Council Liaison to the Planning Commission welcomed Mrs. Soldate. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1065 granted a conditional use permit for the continuation of the Maranatha High School at 501 N. Santa Anita Avenue. Staff reported in detail on the conditions set forth in the resolution and considerable discussion ensued on these conditions. In addition to the pro and con communications included in material submitted to Council the City Clerk advised that she had petitions with 549 signatures and 89 letters favoring the conditional use permit. Most of the letters in opposition were from adjacent residents who complained about the noise and traffic problems generated by the students. Prior to opening the public hearing the Council members agreed with observations made by Councilman Saelid that contrary to a misconception the Council is not considering closing the school. Their concern is to protect the residents adjacent to the school. Mayor Parry declared the hearing open and Dr. Fordyce Johnson, 1131 Rodeo Road, spoke in favor of the school, its principles and endeavors to control the student body. He questioned whether or not there is as much disruption in the community as some people seem to think and asked Council to act favorably on the conditional use permit. William McKinley, Principal of the school for almost five years, presented additional letters and petitions in favor of the school some of which were from residents in the immediate area. His particular concern was Condition 5 in the resolution which restricts the use of Cornell Drive, Windsor Road and Newman Avenue to buses and staff vehicles and would require all other traffic to exit at the front of the campus at the intersection of Santa Anita and Colorado. It would 10-3-78 - 1 - 23:9638 also necessitate the construction of an additional driveway on the north side of the school building. He asked Council to set aside this restriction as unnecessary, hazardous and detrimental to the environment. A drawing of the traffic flow was reviewed. Mr. McKinley continued in part that due to the concern of the neighbors the school has taken action to reduce traffic on the three streets concerned, all student parking has been removed from campus, students have also been restricted from going off campus at lunch time, all of which reduces the traffic on the subject streets. He also commented in part that discussions with the Police Department indicated no particular problem with traffic and/or emergency vehicles. He asked that students be allowed to park on campus when there are evening activities. Police Captain Molden responded to questions and said theylare not aware of any problems of traffic, speeding and the like an could recall only two complaints in the last four or five years. In response to questions the Director of Public Works said in part that his recommendations were in the interest of safety, i. e., all driveways on Colorado and Santa Anita should be clearly marked as entrances only and traffic required to exit via Cornell, Windsor and Newman. He would not like to have buses stopping on the Santa Anita or Colorado frontage. I , Margaret Goeppinger, 1823 Anita Crest Drive, asked that the conditional use permit be issued; that she is extremely impressed with the school and submitted that there are irritants in her neighborhood --- school buses several times a day, a~~lified rock music and the like. P. G. Powers, 601 N. Santa Anita, corner of Newman, submitted that many of her neighbors are in favor of the school and asked her to express their position.... they are accustomed to heavy traffic on Santa Anita and do not find it hazardous or inconvenient. Mrs. Ralph Thomas, 1850 Louise Avenue, said her home is adjacent to an elementary school where the campus is used daily for ball games and evening dancing, also another resident whose street is used for band practice. She felt residents close to Maranatha have little to complain about in comparison to other locations, and that her rights are being thwarted because she can't pick up her child on the school grounds because the neighbors do not want it. Joe Secony, 398 Highland Place, spoke in favor of the continuation of Maranatha primarily because of its high standards. Jim Brainard, 40 Lowell Avenue, Sierra Madre, spoke of other areas with parking problems and felt the City should be assisting Maranatha to relocate so it can expand - that a lot would be lost if the school had to leave the community. Don Stiver, 110 E. Longden Avenue, spoke of the value of the education I received at Maranatha and felt that the public streets are for the use of the public both for ingress and egress and for parking also... he felt the restriction on the exit from the rear of the school parking lot is unfair, inconvenient and discriminatory. He asked Council to respond favorably to the school's cooperation with the neighbors by continuing the conditional use permit with a traffic flow east or west through the property as originally authorized. David Andreas, 890 Hillcrest Place, Pasadena, speaking as the Student Body President, spoke of the many compromises made by the school in order to cooperate with the neighbors and noted that students attend Maranatha by choice and follow the rules and regulations and are more than willing to make necessary difficult adjustments for a peaceful neighborhood. Jim Moyer, 125 N. Bushnell, Alhambra, spoke to the quality of education at Maranatha and asked for its continuation. 10-3-78 - 2 - ~. ... . '. r ~~~.,.t 23:9639 Robert Welch, 379 W. Norman, said in part that the school bas and is endeavoring to be a good neighbor; that he is also inconvenienced by, for instance, the traffic from the race track - that everyone has to tolerate some inconvenience. He felt the problems would diminish if each side would relax a little. Dr. Ronald Hudson, 270 W. Lemon Avenue, said those in opposition should consider that the students must subject themselves to strict dress and conduct code; failure to so do results in suspension. He asked for support of the school as it is one of the finest faculties and administrations of the private school sector. I Jim Villescas, 411 San Luis Rey Road, asked Council to support the School because of its high standards which was the reason he and his family moved'into the City. OPPOSITION Edna Barker, 526 Cornell Drive, spoke to the increase in the student body since 1970 - from 125 to 275 - and asked where does it stop. She felt the school should relocate and that a time limit should be imposed.... the traffic was a problem before the school came and it has only increased. Ruth E. Schmidt, owner of 515 Windsor Road, said she is receiving many complaints about the noise and traffic from her tenants. She spoke of the lack of parking spaces for visitors and felt the location is not proper for the school. Jim Schnieder, 22 E. Newman Avenue, also spoke of the increase in student body since 1970; that he is not opposed to the school but felt there is no possibility it can survive at its present location.. it was originally a church and never intended to be a school. He spoke of other complaints and suggested a contact be made with the post office to find out about some of the student activities. He asked for protection of the area and said the school should really be elsewhere. Patricia Riley, 522 Cornell Drive, asked for consideration of those who live in the cuI de sac and referred to the traffic situation when the parents pick up their children. She felt it is hazardous to those residing there and spoke of the impossibility to find a parking place in front of one's own home. In response to a question she said that since September of this year she has had no difficulty in finding a place to park on her street. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unani- mously. I Considerable discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the City Council that the usage must be considered and the residents on the dead-end streets are entitled to ability for ingress and egress; that the students should not be permitted to return to the old pattern of parking on those streets. Reference was made to the possibility of permitting the students to return to campus for parking when they had to attend after school activities. Council did not like the idea of the students having to walk from their parking places on Foothill Boulevard after dark. Mr. McKinley advised there are actually 54 parking spaces with 50 available for automobiles, and the others for buses. Discussion continued on changing the last sentence of Condition 5 to permit egress only from the school site to the three subject streets; also an additional condition to provide for student parking on campus after 2:50 p.m. This would permit students to bring their cars from the off site location at that time in order to participate in after school activities. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Pellegr~no and \ 10-3-78 , - 3 - HEARING (Text Amendmen t) APPROVED j STREET VACATION (Portion of Indiana) \~ , \ I \ \ \ . ~ 23:9640 carried on roll call vote as follows that the Negative Declaration be APPROVED and FILED; that the last sentence of Condition 5 of Resolution No. 1065 be amended to read "that e~ress be from Cornell Drive, Windsor Road and Newman Avenue and that a Condition 7 be added to read 'On campus student parking shall be prohibited during school days until 2: 50 p.m. '" and as thus amended the conditional use permit be approved pursuant thereto. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None Planning Commission Resolution No. 1063 recommending a text amendment to the Arcadia Municipal Code to effect the following: I 1. Exempt certain nonconforming structures in the R-O and R-l zones from requirements which prohibit any new construction on lots where such structures exist. 2. Eliminate duplication in the Code. 3. Define "single-family dwelling". 4. Clarify the intended use in the R-l zone. Staff advised that these steps would tend to clarify the Code and would eliminate unnecessary red tape for homeowners. Hayor Parry declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman"Hargett and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Hargett and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council approve and file the Negative Declaration and find it will not have a significant effect on the environment and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, None None Saelid, Parry The Planning Commission considered and recommended the vacation of a portion of Indiana Street which would facilitate the development of an office structure at 115 Wheeler Street. It was MOVED by Councilman Hargett, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and that the City Attorney prepare the necessary Resolution of Intention to vacate said portion. Public hearing will be held thereafter. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Hargett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None , \ 'i:v ?; \) CONSENT ITEMS STREET ~ . ACCEPTED the work performed by Ted Jenkins in the 1977-78 Annual IMPROVEMENT Street Haintenance Project - Slurry Seal - and authorized final (SLURRY SEAL) payment pursuant to the terms of the contract. i' X,c.U.P, GRANTED STREET DEDICATIONS APPROVED a Conditional Use Permit for additional storage area for an existing church at 330 Campus Drive. APPROVED revised lot split (creating 2 lots from 7 lots) at 100-110 10-3-78 I BALDWIN AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PHASE II SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 AGREEMENT APPROVED ;ot/I .)' VEHICLE PURCHASE F: fq1, '7.1(., I LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ANNEXATION 8 APPROVED (Nov. 7) 23:9641 North First Avenue subject to conditions outlined in the staff report. This tentative parcel map requires dedications for street purposes. On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried, on roll call vote as follows all of the consent items were APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None Staff advised that the improvement of Baldwin Avenue Phase II Job No. 469 was approved by the City Council on April 18, 1978 but the work had to be postponed due to the shortage of cement. The project was approved for use of Federal Aid Funds and matching funds by the City. The State budget for 1978-79 provided for $10,000,000 from the State Highway Account for use by local agencies to match approved Federal Aid Funds which were made available to cities and counties on a first come first served basis rather than by the formulated allocation. Application for funds was made and approval has been received in the amount of $41,786 which leaves a local matching requirement of $1,785. It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that a resolution be adopted approving the project and that the mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute same. (Res. No. 4779 later adopted.) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None Staff submitted the results of bids received and the recommendation for the purchase of six (6) vehicles for the Department of Public Works. It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the vehicles be purchased as follows. Funds are in the 1978-79 Equipment Replacement Account. Four-Door Sedan El Monte Motor Co. $5,798.20 Ford LTD II '!i Ton Truck El Monte Motor Co. 5,581.18 Ford Fl06 1 Ton Truck Orrin W. Fox Co. 6,977.66 GM:: 2 Ton Flatrack Truck Ray Gaskins Service 15,036.96 Interna tional 2'!i Ton Cab and Chassis Truck (Chipper body and hoist) Ray Gaskin Service 15,547.93 International 2'!i Ton Cab and Chassis Truck (Dump body) Trans West Ford Truck Sales 13,984.58 Ford F700 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None Staff advised that newly lighted areas, as well as those portions of the City having recently upgraded lighting, are added to existing lighting maintenance districts at the end of a year. Section 18040 of the Street Lighting Act of 1919 requires the City Council to order' 10-3-78 - 5 - STREET CLOSURE (VALENCIA WAY) '\ -X ~ ( / \- ~): J' \'\ , (.1\) \'0 ~ RECESS ORDINANCE NO. 1651 ADOPTED J '. 23:9642 the Director of Public Works to file an annexation report consisting of plans and specifications, estimate of cost, diagram of the District indicating the lands including all zOnes thereof to be benefited by the proposed improvement and to be assessed to pay the expenses thereof. This report will be filed with the City Clerk prior to the Council meeting of November 7, 1978. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the project be APPROVED and that the Director of yublic Works proceed. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None In response to requests of residents on Valencia Way the City Council on August 1, 1978 took action to barricade the street but that staff contact the City of Monrovia to seek its cooperation in the location of the barricade. Monrovia advised it would prefer to install stop signs at the intersections of Hillcrest, Madison and Fifth Avenue.' and would like Arcadia to do the same at Valencia Way and Hillcrest. Monrovia felt that in this way motorists would be encouraged to use other streets to get to Foothill Boulevard and not concentrate traffic on anyone street. I The Arcadia Director of Public Works submitted in a staff report that in his opinion multi-way stop signs control at the three intersections would be less severe than a permanent barricade and would also permit free access to all affected properties as well as to emergency vehicles. He felt the stop sign approach would be less dangerous due to the visibility problem if a barricade were installed. He recommended a trial basis of the stop signs over a six month period. Speaking in favor of the barricade were Art Zygielbaum, 1138 Valencia Way, Gerald O'Neil, 1212 Valencia Way, Mrs. Bissell, 1130 Valencia Way, Don Luff, 1122 Valencia Way and Gloria Penton, 1110 Valencia Way. All expressed concern for the safety of those living on that street and asked Council to abide by its previous determination. Mr. Zygielbaum circulated photographs. Discussion ensued and it was the opinion of the City Council that it would like the City of Monrovia to cooperate, however it also felt that the residents should have protection and it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council reaffirm its intention to install a barricade on Hillcrest Boulevard at the City boundary line; that the Director of Public Works prepare engineering drawings and submit to Council; that during the interim staff contact the City of Monrovia again to see if it would be agreeable to placing the barricade at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Hillcrest, if not, that the barricade be placed at the City boundary line. In answer to a question the Police Chief said the department will do what it can to patrol Valencia Way. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Parry None None In order to consider the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Council recessed and reconvened. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1651, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADDING SECTION 3427 TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE A VARIANCE PROCEDURE FOR SWIMMING POOL GATES AND FENCES." It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of 10-3-78 - 6 - ORDINANCE NO. 1653 INTRODUCED I ORDINANCE NO, 1654 INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 1655 INTRODUCED I ORDINANCE NO. 1657 INTRODUCED RESOLUTION ~ NO. 4777 " ADOPTED \". . " 23:9643 the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The City Attorney presented fo, the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1653, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF ARTICLE VII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY MODIFYING VARIOUS STREET EXCAVATION FEES CONTAINED THEREIN." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read tht itle of Ordinance No. 1654 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE, ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY ESTABLISH BY RESOLUTION VARIOUS FILING FEES THEREIN." It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1655 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9233.12 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE PROPERTY AT 671 NAOMI TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOVELL AND NAOMI AVENUES, INCLUDING 1307 AND 1315 LOVELL, FROM R-l, R-2 AND PR-l TO C-O & D (PROFESSIONAL OFFICE WITH ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OVERLAY) AND ADOPTING REGULATIONS THEREFOR." It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1657 'entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING~CHAPTER-l OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE, SUBDIVISION CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY ESTABLISH BY RESOLUTION VARIOUS FILING FEES THEREIN." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title 10-3-78 - 7 - RESOLUTION NO. 4780 ADOPTED / RESOLUTION NO. 4779 ADOPTED ( ~ ll'lJ\ \) GILB PELLEGRINO 23:9644 of Resolution No. 4777 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE FILING FEE FOR GENERAL PLAN APPLICATIONS. " It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as' follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4780 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 4727 ADDING TO PARAGRAPH III THEREOF A SUBPARAGRAPH L ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS." I It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4779 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING REVISION 1 TO SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 07-5131 (BALDWIN AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION, PHASE II JOB NO. 469), PROGRAM OF LOCAL AGENCY FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEM PROJECTS, AND AUTHORIZING TIlE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN SUCH REVISION." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None Brought up the Commission Handbook and suggested some changes. _ Briefly discussed the dues to the National League of Cities. Spoke in favor of the use of ' Campus Drive for School Band practices. Staff advised on the delay in connection with the traffic signal modification work being performed by Steiny Company. I Brought up the fact that Boards and/or Commissions often take work to the Print Shop and felt it placed an undue burden on the personnel in that Department especially if it were already bogged ,down with city business. Because the Finance Director is responsible for its operation he will henceforth determine priorities.' Announced that he had resigned as Vice President of the National League of Cities and noted that the amount budgeted for'his attendance at a Conference could be deleted as he would not be going. Commented on the Diamond Jubilee Celebration and stated all in all it was a successful event. 10-3-'78 - 8 - MAYOR PARRY SAELlD EXECUTIVE SESSION I ",""",,,,.'" I 23: 9645 Also felt the Celebration indicated community spirit as it involved all age levels. Asked for an executive session to discuss possible litigation. At 12 midnight the meeting adjourned to an executive session. ADJOURNED at 12:30 a.m. October 4 to 5 p.m. October 4 in the Conference Room for a joint meeting with the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. ATTEST: ~ ?/w;u City Clerk ), 10-3-78 - 9 -