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Home My WebLink AboutFEBRUARY 20,1979_2 I I CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED HEARING Zone Change (downtown area) p; 7 23:9727 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 1979 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session on Tuesday, February 20, 1979 at 7:30 p:m. 'in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. Leslie G. Strathern, Arcadia Congregational Church Assistant City Manager George Watts PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry Councilman Gilb On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously Councilman Gilb was excused. On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously the minutes of the adjourned regular meetings of January 31 and February 6 and the regular meeting of February 6 were APPROVED. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Kim Zecher, new appointee to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission. Councilman Margett welcomed Mrs. Zecher to the official City family and presented her with credentials. Planning Commission recommendation for a change of zone on the following properties (downtown area). From C-l D to C-2 (General Commercial) for: 17-21 and 14 Morlan Place 25-201 N. Santa Anita 5-41 W. Huntington Drive 11-41 Santa Clara Street 306-324 S. First Avenue From C-2 D to C-2 (General Commercial '- 55 W. Huntington Drive 33-41 Morlan Place From C-l DH to C-2 H (height"overlay) for: 4-12 S. Santa Anita 9 S. Second Avenue 14-60 and 102-170 E. Huntington Drive 21-227 and 30-234 S. First Avenue 55 Alta Street 55-59 California Street Staff noted that the proposed zone changes would be consistent with the General Plan, would allow more flexibility in the uses permitted in these areas and may encourage further develop~nt of the subject properties. The Commissipn also found that the public convenience, necessity and welfare justify the proposed zone changes. 2-20-79 - 1 - itA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF WHEELER AVENUE SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS, APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND FINDING THAT SUCH VACATION AND ABANDONMENT 'I ,) r WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. It ,( /1-CJ./ It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino r' ~f;!~L and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of .; ti)l~ ~ Resolution No. 4812 be waived and that same be and it is hereby ADOPTED; i /(1~A "1/ JI that the City Council authorize Mayor's execution and recordation on '/~ (\,1 /'~?;.J r ~ConditiOn Arcadia Medical Center makes a continuing offer of dedication o (oj. . J ...6. of the area and deeds the parking area along the alley to the City, 1'1" J'/ I .' ; e and carries out these steps and all others deemed necessary by, and fiJ, ".{, , ~.1" {(.,' with form and content approval by the City Attorney; and authorize the y y~ R_ '1,_' Mayor to 'execute a continuing offer to return the alley parking area C.IY ,,:/ should the City record the dedication. .d1/ Vi /,\ () ".1;11' " .f}f v. r " J HEARING STREET VACATION (Wheeler) ,....- ,,; " , 'I~' I, > RESOLUTION NO. 4812 ADOPTED 23: 9728 Mayor Parry declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously. Mayor Parry advised that Councilman Pellegrino would not participate as he is a property owner in the subject area. It was the consensus of Council that the recommended zoning would be improved and it was first MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid 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: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Councilmen Margett, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Pellegrino Councilman Gilb I It was further MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the zone changes recommended in Resolution No. 1080 be APPROVED and that the City Attorney prepare the appropriate ordinances. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN:, ABSENT: Councilmen Margett, Saelid, Parry None Councilmen Pellegrino Councilman Gilb Time and place scheduled by Resolution No. 4809 for interested persons to be heard on the proposed vacation and abandonment and the reser- vations and exceptions of the easements and rights-of-way in connection with a portion of Wheeler Avenue. Mayor Parry declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, 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 vacation and abandonment will not have a significant effect on the environmen t. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Gi Ib ,{ I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counc i Imen None Councilman Gilb Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry (At this time the City Council adjourned to an Arcadia Redevelopment Agency meeting for the purpos~ of authorizing Agency Chairman to execute and deliver a quitclaim deed to the City of the l' wide strip.) 2-20-79 - 2 - r~ MODIFICATION 415' Cortez C'ondition deleted I <~ 23:9729 R~quest of the owner of 415 Cortez Road for consideration of a condition that he construct a one hour fire wall with a parapet on ,the , .. 'side of an addition which is within 3 feet of the property line. The , City Council had required this at the time it approved an existing addition constructed without a permit. It was noted by staff that an inspection conducted by the Building Department had indicated that the portion of the addition located on the property line meets the one hour fire wall criteria. Arlon R. Brubaker, owner of the property, said the construction company had advised that the parapet wall will not be structurally sound due to new earthquake standards. The Fire Department had recommended that the intent of the code be satisfied, either by the parapet or by maintaining a 6' ~eparation from structures on adjacent properties. Mr. Brubaker was seeking response as to what to do. The type of construction of the parapet was discussed and whether or not it would actually perform what it was intended to accomplish if a fire should occur. It was noted that the residence adjacent to the subject property is about 25 feet away although there is a lath house next door which is against the wall. This is in non-compliance. Councilman Margett felt the construction of a parapet is almost standard procedure when anything is built on a property line and expressed concern about the lath house next door and the necessity of rendering some protection to the neighborhood... that this was the reason Council required the construction of a parapet wall. He also noted that the Fire Department had recommended that the Code be complied wi th. Councilman Saelid said in part that to require the construction of a parapet wall did not seem practical especially when the addition has been in existence for over 20 years; also that the lath house next door is non-conforming and which the City could really require removed. He understands the concern of endeavoring to protect against roof fire but it probably would not be in the best interest of the neighborhood to construct the parapet. Mayor Parry submitted that in the event of a fire the parapet probably would not afford much pro- tection to the neighbors. Councilman Pellegrino agreed that it did not appear to be practical. Councilman Saelid then MOVED to delete the requirement for construction of a parapet wall. Motion seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilman Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry Councilman Margett (reasons previously stated) Councilman Gilb AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION I Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, expressed appreciation for some of the financial information contained in the latest City Newsletter. Referred to new tax bills which are soon to be mailed to homeowners by the County Assessor. He asked that as soon as the City knows the amount of new taxes which will be forthcoming that it be made public through the press. If it is sizable to let the people know what it will be used for. Clint Brennan, 504 W. Huntington Drive, referred to the lack of parking space in front of his condominium as there are 'no parking' signs for more than two hours. He has an overnight parking permit because he has more than the two cars which his garage can accommodate. During this consideration the Police Chief advised that the subject parking zone was installed in 1975 at the request of over 50 percent of the Huntington Drive residents. Posting of a different sign was discussed. Staff to make study and report back. Michael Genito, 153 W. Floral Avenue made suggestions concerning 1) preservation of the old part of the City,2) need of a full time Mayor, 3) speed of traffic on Foothill and the overgrowth of the shrubbery thereon, 4) hazard of the tiger teeth in the parking lot of 2-20-79 - 3 - CONDITIONAL J USE PERMIT HEARINGS SCHEDULED FINAL MAP APPROVED (, EQUIPMENT , PURCHASE I '. EQUIPMENT \ PURCHASE EQUIPMENT \ " PURCHASE , STOP SIGNS ,. Survey to be conducted r , , . ., ORDINANCE NO. 1668 ADOPTED ,IV . \ ' " .., 23:9730 the Arcadia Medical Center at .First and Wheeler Avenues, 5) local transit system, 6) railroad tracks crossing Santa Anita which interfere with traffic and suggested they be depressed. CONSENT ITEMS RATIFIED Planning Commission Resolution 1083 granting a conditional use permit for a parking lot for the expansion of an existing church at 9953 Las Tunas Drive. j / March 6 - zone change recommendation at 9834-9836 W. Naomi Avenue April 3 - zone change recommendation at 2633 Louise Avenue APPROVED final map of Tract No. 35519 for a 30-unit condominium at 642 - 634 W. Huntington Drive. I AUTHORIZED the issuance of a purchase order to Fruehaul Corporation in the amount of $8,864.14 for the purchase of a Holmes 500 CW3 power wrecker with West Coast Body Extension. Funds in the EQuipment Service Division. AUTHORIZED the purchase of monitor defibrillator unit for the paramedic program from Medical Life Systems in the amount of $6,197.19; tbat the bidding process be waived and tbat all other proposals be rejected. Funds in the current budget. AUTHORIZED the purchase of 12 mobile units from Aerotron Inc., in the amount of $9,972 and 11 MT 500 handheld radios from Motorola, Inc. in the amount of $11,613.36. Funds in the current budget for this equipment. (Total $21,585.36) It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that all of the above consent items be and they are hereby APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Gilb Council received and considered a petition requesting a solution to traffic problem at Wilson Avenue and Alta Oaks Drive. Also a communication indicating stop signs might be the answer. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows tbat staff contact the petition signers as far south as Lots 46, 47, 48 on Alta Oaks Drive, and on Wilson Avenue to Grandview and on Elkins Avenue along Wilson to ascertain how they feel about the installation of boulevard control at Wilson and Alta Oaks for a period of six months. Report to be submitted to Council thereafter. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilmen Gilb I The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1668 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ,ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING AND ADDING SECTIONS TO DIVISIONS 1 AND 2 OF PART 2, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III THEREOF, INCREASING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON STREETS IN VARIOUS BUSINESS AND RESIDENCE DISTRICTS AND DECREASING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON STREETS NOT WITHIN BUSINESS AND RESIDENCE DISTRICTS." 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 2-20-79 I, " 23:9731 ORDINANCE /-:""The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the NO. 1669 (-:. .- '''content and read the ti tIe of Ordinance No. 1669 entitled: "AN ADOPTED"ORDlNANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING DIVISION 1, PART I, CHAPTER I, ARTICLE IX OF THE ARCADIA MUNIC IPAL CODE DECLARING THAT EXISTING SUBDIVISION CODE APPLIES TO CO-OPERATIVE MULTIPLE DWELLINGS AND EXPRESSLY INCLUDING THEM THERE IN. " 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.. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1670 entitled: "AN URGENCY ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF CO-OPERATIVE MULTIPLE DWELLINGS AND THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING MULTIPLE DWELLINGS INTO CO-OPERATIVES AND DECLARING THIS ORDINANCE TO BE IMMEDIATELY EFFECTIVE." I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ORDINANCE NO. 1670 ADOPTED -I Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry' None Councilman Gilb 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 find this will not have a significant effect on the environment; that the reading of the full body be waived and that same be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Gilb CLAIM REJECTED (EVANS) ~; On recommendation of the City Claims Adjuster and the City Attorney the property damage claim of Jarsh E. Evans was rejected on MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Gilb Commented on the computer print-out for the revenues and expenditures by departments. He said he noticed some which were very close to the total budget figure. He felt some explanation,would be helpful as to why a particular item .was so far off. He also was not too much in favor of the present format. He will contact the Finance Director in this regard. MARGETT I Advised that the ,San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities unani- mously adopted the resolution which Arcadia adopted in support of the return of one additional cent of the existing 6% sales tax. SAELID He also MOVED that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution supporting the existing rate structure for automobile insurance. Inasmuch as there are proposals making this County- wide he, felt it would be a mistake because the citizens would end up paying significantly increased rates, ,Councilman Margett seconded .the Motion' which:.was carrie,d on roll call ,vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Margett, ,Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Gilb PARRY Noted the informative meeting he had attended this date; that it was 2- 20-79 - 5 - EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE ADJOURNMENT FEB. 28 6 p.m. 23:9732 exc~llent and felt Council should attend as many meetings of this nature as it can.. it is very worthwhile through discussing mutual prob~ems with other city officials. At 9:25 p.m. Council adjourned to an executive session. Council reconvened at 9:40 p.m. and adjourned in memory of Mary Hackstedde to Wednesday February 28 at 6 p.m. in the Conference ROOIll. I ATTEST: ~~AlV~~~ City Clerk ' I 2-20-79 - 6 -