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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 17,1978 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS A~ TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTATION OATH ADMIN ISTERED H': YOUTH COMMISSIONERS I ~;~SZONE IJ.V y: 1t'p\' 23:9649 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1978 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, session on Tuesday, October 17, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. met in regular the Council Mrs. Mildred Free, First Church of Christ Scientist Assistant City Manager George Watts PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry Councilman Gilb On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimously Councilman Gilb was excused. On MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of October 3, 1978 were APPROVED. As Council Liaison to the Planning Commission Councilman Margett presented to retiring Commissioner Robert A. Huddy a plaque in appreciation for his efforts and accomplishments during his eight year tenure on the Commission. Mr. Huddy thanked the City Council for the opportunity of serving the City in this capacity and in particu- lar for the full cooperation of the Planning Department staff. The City Clerk administered the oath of office to incoming Library Board member, B. Edward Harver. As Council Liaison to the Youth Commission Councilman Pellegrino presented Awards of Merit to outgoing commissioners Bill Bauman, Kelly Furniss, Nancy McKenna, John Papa and Jane Richter. Credentials were then presented to incoming Youth Commissioners as follows: Arcadia High School - Sophomore Class Nov. 1978 - Oct. 1979 John Papa and Vicki Anderson Maranatha High School Nov. 1978 - Oct. 1979 Cathy Cameron Pursuant to a request of the City Council the Planning staff studied the appropriateness of architectural and engineering firms in the M-1 zone. The survey included contact with 20 such firms and it was found that the average occupancy was 1 person for every 273 sq. ft. of office space. Based on this, 3.66 parking spaces would ,be required for 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area and it was the opinion of staff that the typical architectural and engineering uses would be too intensive for the conventional M-l development... however, it was felt that these uses should be provided for in this zone with parking provisions at the ratio of 4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area.... that if the parking requirements are increased, uses such as drafting services, surveyors and graphic artists should be included as permitted uses. It was the consensus of the City Council that the change is appropriate and it was MOVED by Councilman Sae1id, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff proceed with the 10-17-78 - 1 - 23:9650 necessary text amendment to effect this change. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Gilb AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION V' , (. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT HEARING I DECEMBER 5 S C A G AGREEMENT . \O~~ f . n STREET n CLOSURE I (Valencia Way) STOP SIGNS Henrietta Loeffler, 942 Arcadia Avenue, suggested that the City Council consider placing a moratorium on the construction of additional condominiums within the City and cited such a move in the City of Evanston, Illinois. She said in part that senior citizens cannot afford to purchase a condominium and noted the lack of apartment construction. She was not referring to a senior citizen housing complex. Mayor Parry said in part that the Council realizes housing for the senior citizen is a problem and Councilman Saelid commented in part that he would not like to become involved with Federal funding in this regard and at the suggestion of Councilman Margett Mrs. Loeffler will be supplied with a report prepared some time ago by the City staff. 1 Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, asked the Council to consider entering into a class action suit against the County Assessor on behalf of property owners. He questioned the formula used by the Assessor in arriving at his tax bill. Some discussion ensued and the City Attorney will prepare a report for Council at its next regular meeting as to whether or not the City as a public entity could be a party to such legal action. CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED Planning Commission Res. 1070 granting a conditional use permit to operate an auto upholstery business at 86 W. Live Oak Avenue. SCHEDULED a public hearing for December 5 on Planning Commission Res. 1071 recommending certification of an Environmental Impact Report for a proposed hillside subdivision north of Foothill Jr. High Schoo 1. AUTHORIZED the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Cooperative Agreement between the City and the Southern California Association of Governments, as well as the Agreement with Wilbur Smith and Associates, for the preparation of the City's Short Range Transit Plan for FY 1978-80. During this consideration Councilman Saelid stated in part that if funding does not materialize this year he would like to see this endeavor discontinued. The above Consent Items were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Gilb Proposed closure of Valencia Way at Hillcrest. The City Manager explained that in connection with the previous action of Council to construct a barricade at this location it is now recommended that prior to such construction progressive steps be taken in order to exhaust all remedies to regulate and control the intensive and high speed of traffic on this residential street. This could best be accomplished by the installation of stop signs and increased traffic surveillance and these two measures be monitored to determine the effectiveness with a report to Council. It was the consensus of Council that there is a problem in the subject area, but based on the 10-17-78 - 2 - 1 RESOLUTION NO. 4784 ADOPTED P; (]g,J 6!i'u-~/.& 't.- L MILEAGE (C ity business) I(L 1 M W D REPORT NOVEMBER 7 J: Lf~5 '"1" . ~.) 23:9651 legal opinion of the City Attorney, the stop sign route is the one to take at the present time. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Director of Public Works be instructed to install stop signs at the intersection of Valencia and Hillcrest and to coordinate this activity with similar action on the part of the City of Monrovia at the intersections of Hillcrest at Madison and Fifth Avenues; that the Police Department intensify traffic control. enforcement and general traffic surveillance in said area. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Gilb The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4784 entitled: r~ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DETERMINING THE NEED FOR AND DIRECTING THE INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AT VALENCIA WAY AND HILLCREST BOULEVARD." 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 Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Gilb Council received the report and recommendation dated October 12, 1978 concerning reimbursement to City employees for mileage of private vehicles used for City business. Considerable discussion was held on what is paid in the private sector as well as in the public sector. The Council majority felt that the recommendations were high and above those paid by major industries. However, Councilman Margett felt the difference between what staff is recommending and what Council is considering is so minimal and that in his opinion it is to the City's advantage to have employees use their own cars, He favored the higher mileage figure as recommended by staff and noted the amount of insurance an employee must carry; also the wear and tear on the employee's car. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the mileage rate for occasional use of a private vehicle on authorized business trips be increased to l5~ per mile; that the mileage rate be increased to l7~ per mile for City business use of a private vehicle by the building inspectors, property maintenance and license inspector and that a variable rate of l5~ per mile for the first 100 miles and l2~ per mile thereafter be paid for authorized single trips out of the City. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry Councilman Margett for reasons stated above Councilman Gilb pursuant to the request of Council staff prepared a report setting forth alternative methods, of payment of the Metropolitan Water District tax. This report is dated October 17 and provided information regarding the effect on various groups of property owners of removing the assessment from the property tax roles and paying the tax from water revenues with a corresponding increase in water rates to offset the increased cost to the Water Fund. Also considered was the effect of placing the entire MWD tax on the property tax roles with a corresponding decrease in water rates. The Water Manager addressed this matter in detail. Council expressed its desire for a iegal opinion as to whether or not there is a way to put the tax exempt water users into some special category whereby they would pay their share of the MWD assessment, in which event the savings to the residential and business users would be proportionately higher. The City Attordey will prepare a report for Council at its next regular meeting. 10-17-78 - 3 - ORDINANCE NO. 1653 ADOPTED V ORDINANCE NO. 1654 ADOPTED V ORDINANCE NO. 1655 ADOPTED ,..J: 7-()~i.L ~{;:I/VL ORDINANCE NO. 1657 ADOP'IllD AS AMENDED v ORDINANCE NO. 1656 INTRODUCED 23:9652 The, City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read ;he 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 Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid 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 Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Gilb The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title 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." 1 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 Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Gilb The City Attorney presented for the second 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 Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid 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 Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Gilb The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and advised of typographical changes in Section 1. He then read the title of Ordinance No. 1657 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE, SUBDIVISION CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY ESTABLISH BY RESOLUTION VARIOUS FILING FEES THEREIN." 1 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 Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Gilb The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1656, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A CHAPTER 7 AND SECTION 5700 TO ARTICLE V OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING DUMPING ON VACANT LOTS AND REQUIRING BLOCKAGE OF ACCESS THERETO." It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and 10-17-78 _ 'I _ ORDINANCE NO. 1658 INTRODUCED 1 ORDINANCE NO. 1659 INTRODUCED RESOLUTION NO. 4778 ADOPTED -/ I RESOLUTION NO. 4781 ADOPTED 23:9653 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 Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Gilb The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1658, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 9251.2, 9252.1.1, 9252.2, 9244, 9244.2 REPEALING 9251.2.9, 9251.2.10, 9251.2.11, 9252.2.12, 9252.2.13, 9252.2.14, 9252.2.16, 9252.2.19, 9252.2.20, AND 9283.7 AND ADDING 9220.21.1, OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO EXISTING NON- CONFORMING IMPROVEMENTS IN THE R-l & R-O ZONES, ELIMINATING INCONSISTENCIES WITH NEW SUBDIVISION CODE, DEFINING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND CLARIFYING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING USE IN THE R-l ZONE." 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 Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Gilb The City Attorney presented for the first time, expalined the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1659, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RETITLING CHAPTER 4 OF ARTICLE IV, RETITLING PARTS 1 AND 2 THEREOF, ADDING DIVISIONS 1 AND 2 TO PART 2, AND RENUMBERING THE SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 4 AND ADDING A NEW PART 1 PROHIBITING PERSONS AND VEHICLES IN CITY OWNED OR OPERATED PARKS BE1WEEN 10 P.M. AND 7 A.M. 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 INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, None Councilman Gilb Saelid, Parry The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4778 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING FILING FEES, EXTENSION FEES AND APPEAL FEES FOR VARIOUS LAND USE APPLICATIONS." It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, 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 Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Gilb The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4781, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING FILING FEES, EXTENSION FEES AND APPEAL FEES PROVIDED IN THE SUBDIVISION CODE." 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 None Councilman Gilb ." . ."" :. .~o Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry 10-17-78 - 5 - RESOLUTION NO. 4782 ADOPTED NOVEMBER 21 HEAR ING RESOLUTION NO. 4783 ADOPTED b /I.'? 11' /'1/ /rl (~ IJ 1-11 ) ~ ~/,)f- MARGETT SAELID PARRY 23:9654 The City Attorney presented, explained the 'content and read the title of Resolution No. 4782, entitled: '~RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING A MAP AND DECLARING INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF INDIANA STREET AT WHEELER AVENUE; DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL'TO FILE SAID MAP IN HER OFFICE DESCRIBING SAID PORTION; RESERVING EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS- OF-WAY TO BE EXCEPTED; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON FOR NOVEMBER 21, 1978; AND DIRECTING NOTICE HEREOF TO BE POSTED AND PUBLISHED." 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 Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Gilb 1 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4783, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 78-13. FOR A PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL AT 501 NORTH SANTA ANITA AVENUE." 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 Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Gilb Staff will report back on the construction of ramps for wheelchairs primarily on the east side of Holly Avenue and Campus Drive. Councilman Pellegrino concurred in this and submitted that perhaps this could be required of contractors in the future. Staff will also check into the possibility of street sweeping charges being placed on residences situated on private streets which the City does not sweep. The City Attorney will prepare a recommendation on how the present Code requirement could be improved for the control,of the nuisance of dog barking so that a situation may be handled within a shorter period of time. Councilman Saelid recalled that a suggestion was made earlier that when dog licenses are issued a notice be included indicating it is the responsibility of the owner of the dog to see that it does not offend the neighbors. Noted that the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities will meet in the City Hall October 18 at 7:30 a.m.; that Supervisor SchabarUffi will be the speaker. He also reminded the Council members of the forthcoming dinner meeting with the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association on October 25 and suggested they respond as to whether or not they will be able to attend. 1 Stated that, now that the Finance Director has returned, he would like consideration given to the format of the budget for the ensuing fiscal year so it could be more readily understood and he felt this could be possible by following zero based budgeting techniques. Expressed appreciation to the Finance Director for the recent statement of the fiscal standing of the City. Referred to the endeavors of the City of El Monte to annex a portion of the Chicago Park area which is primarily in the City of Arcadia. He felt it would be advantageous to meet with the El Monte City Council and asked that such a meeting be scheduled. 10-'17 -78 - 6 - EXECUTIVE SESSION ClAIM APPROVED (Devigne) f. t L-H-/ fI1 S I "uw"""" I 23:9655 At 9 p.m. the meeting adjourned to an executive session. At 9:20 p.m. the meeting reconvened. On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows the claim of Rene P. Devigne was APPROVED on the condition that the claimant has not already received payment from the insurance company. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Gilb At 9:25 p.m. the meeting adjourned to 5:30 p.m. November 1, 1978 in the Conference Room. ATTEST: ~~Aa4U~ Christine Van Maanen 10-17-78 - 7 -