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Home My WebLink AboutMARCH 20,1979_2 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE Of. ALLEGIANC~ ROLL CAL1- MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTAT~ON SISTER CITY VISITORS: i HEARING WITHDRAwtl HEARING STREET CLOSURES (MA Y 23) 1 .1 I I ') r I ' :.....: ."I' fL-,i , ,J ~~O.' 5" r1 L Co 1i1f'/' 1./ ' YI. ,. r ~. 23:9746 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 1979 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session on Tuesday, March 20, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Mrs. Mildred Free, First Church of Christ Scientist Water Manager Robert G. Berlien PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None On MOTION by Councilman Margett', seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of February 28 and the regular meeting of March 6, 1979 were APPROVED. On behalf of the City Council Mayor Parry welcomed Reg Mason and Chester Woods of Arcadia's Sister City, Newcastle, Australia. Mr. Mason expressed pleasure at visiting once again and presented gifts which Mayor Parry accepted. Mr. Mason expressed the hope that it would be possible, sometime in the future for the local press and that of Newcastle to'exchange articles for publication. I An agenda item concerning the nuisance of barking dogs was withdrawn. FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THIS HEARING. SEE TRANSCRIPT FOR THE FULL PROCEEDING. Request of the Santa Anita Homeowners' Association for temporary barricading of Arbolada at Foothill, Rodeo at Foothill, San Carlos at Orange Grove and Rancho Road at Orange Grove, for the purpose of evaluating the feasibility of permanent closures to traffic at these locations. Staff advised that notice of this hearing had been delivered to residents and published in the local'press. Council received copies of correspondence and petitions and a chronological summary of same; also data concerning prior City Council actions concerning traffic conditions in the subject area together with a map " / indicating the proposed closures and properties which have responded both for and against the closures. The Director of Public Works displayed a large map of the area indicating boundaries and locations, traffic cou~ts and the location of the nearest Fire Station (No.3). The Chief of Police submitted that on April 1, 1979, in response to complaints of traffic speed on San Carlos Road, the department conducted a traffic survey to determine the proper speed enforcement procedure for that specific location. He said in part that since action taken by the City Council to establish a new zoning system the department had cited some 78 persons in 11 days on San Carlos Road for going over 35 mph - 3 were local residents and 75 were from outside the City to the north. This procedure will continue until after the close of the racing season (April 9) when a new survey will be'conducted. In response to a question he said the instructions 'to the department are 3-20-79 - 1 - 23:9747 to enforce the new posted speed of 35 mph. The Fire Chief submitted in part that several surveys were made of the area to determine the impact the closure would have on the response time of emergency equipment from Fire Station No.3 (79 W. Orange Grove Avenue) to a residence. There are several factors involved in such a call, not just travel time. There is what is termed turn-out time - to get the men and equipment out of the station, travel time and set-up time. He felt it would take 2 additional minutes to reach a residence should the proposed closures take place; that the time necessary for the paramedics to reach a specified residence would increase by about 1 minute over and above the average of 3 to 4 minutes. He said the first 5 minutes are critical and the department takes the fastest route of existing roadways to reach the scene of the emergency. 1 Mayor Parry declared the hearing open and the following persons spoke either for or against the proposed closures and/or made recommendations. BRUCE H. ARCHIBALD, President of Santa Anita Homeowners Association CRAIG JENNINGS 1201 San Carlos Road lADD PODLIKSA 1410 RODEO ROAD DENNIS ADKINS 1105 RODEO ROAD RICHARD CALlAHAN 1403 OAKLAWN PLACE THOMAS BARNETT 121 HACIENDA DRIVE SALLIE PARNKOPF 1417 OAK MEADOW ROAD RICHARD MIDGLEY 541 GLORIA ROAD MAXWELL DAVIS 667 HAMPTON ROAD KE ITH SMITH 420 ARBOlADA LLOYD SAVAGE 1326 SAN CARLOS ROAD ED ARTIN 1924 S. SIXTH AVENUE F. HAROLD ROACH 1310 SAN CARLOS ROAD CLIFF NESCHKE 671 GLORIA ROAD BARBARA QUINN 1444 OAK MEADOW ROAD EUGENE LUBE SHKOFF 501 W. FOOTHILL BLVD. JAMES FLINN 1112 SAN CARLOS ROAD ARTHUR REITER 210 W. ORANGE GROVE AVENUE FISKE PARNKOPF 1417 OAK MEADOW ROAD ROBERT HARBUR 533 GLORIA ROAD ANTHONY ROSSI 314 ARBOlADA DRIVE NORBERT LAMOREAUX 111 HACIENDA DRIVE MARY DOUGHERTY 1110 RODEO ROAD MICHAEL GENITO 153 W. FLORAL AVENUE FLORETTA lAUBER 1225 OAKLAWN ROAD DENNIS HUFFMAN 440 ARBOlADA DRIVE MARIE WALDE 1427 SAN CARLOS ROAD DEXTER BLINDBURY 1419 SAN CARLOS ROAD HOWARD EMIRHANIAN 1431 OAK MEADOW ROAD Councilman Saelid said in part that indeed there is a traffic problem in the subject area and in other areas of the City; that he has observed traffic taking San Carlos Road and it is apparent that the roadway is most attractive for reaching the freeway. He agreed some kind of action is indicated but he would rather do it after the City staff has met with the Association and made its own judgment. He suggested the matter be brought before Council on May 23 which he felt would provide sufficient time for this study. JOSEPH BROWN 1409 SAN CARLOS RD. N. L. STEHSEL 1049 RANCHO ROAD 1 Councilman Margett agreed to the above suggestion and submitted in addition that he would like staff to evaluate some of the recommen- dations made by the various speakers.. that perhaps a metering of the San Carlos Road traffic would help. That perhaps additional patrol vehicles might alleviate some of the traffic. He favored some action after a study. Councilman Pellegrino referred to reasons the 35 mph signs were posted and agreed that something should definitely be done and concurred in the suggestion of continuing the hearing until May 23. Councilman Gilb also agreed that Council should take some action to 3-20-79 - ~ - 1 HEARING C I P CONTINUED TO DATE UNCERTAIN ' I FAIRVIEW AVE. MINI PARK 1 FUNDING (/~ 13-1~ -, . 23:9748 protect the residents and the sooner the better - and suggested this be at a meeting where only this matter would be discussed; that in the meantime staff work with the Association and that the Board of Directors of the Association do its level best to hold area meetings toward a solution. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the hearing be CONTINUED to MAY 23; that during the interim the Director of Public Works and the Traffic Consultant meet with the homeowners presenting to them recommendations or proposed answers to traffic circulation problems in the area; that on May 23 Council receive the collective judgment as to whether or not the homeowners would like to see the recommendations pursued at least on a trial period. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None Proposed Capital Program 1979-80 through 1983-84. The City Council received this proposed program and were advised that a notice of this hearing had been published and copies have been on file in the office of the City Clerk for public perusal. Summary of the five year budgets and funding are as follows: SUMMARY 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 Police $ 80,356 $ $ $ $ Public Works 581,200 382,500 469,000 433,000 141,000 Recrea tion & Parks 200,820 125,000 75,000 120,000 80,000 Library 27,820 12,000 11 , 500 10 ,000 Water Utility Improvements & Replacements 240,000 250,000 250,000 140,000 170,000 $1,130,196 769,500 805,500 703,000 391,000 Mayor Parry declared the hearing open and it was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the hearing remain OPEN and CONTINUED to a date uncertain at this time. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The Recreation and Parks Commission reviewed and recommended proceeding with the plans for the Fairview Avenue Mini Park. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the plans for the Fairview Avenue Mini Park be APPROVED; that the City accept the offer of $56,320 from the State of California Parks and Recreation Department SB 174 Need Basis Grant; that staff be and it is hereby directed to prepare the appropriate application (SB 174 Block Grant Funding) for $17,686 needed to complete the project and that $25,000 be appropriated from the City Park and Facility Fund to apply thereto. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Arthur Fry, 231 W. Camino Real, suggested the City Council consider creating a Traffic Commission composed of volunteers with expertise in that area. 3- 20- 79 - , - (\ J .. ~. ell' TRACT 33924 vcJ , / I'TRACT 33992 , J ) '~.il~~' (TRACT 34962 Time Extension o :)i)I~I." J I TRACT 34457 Time Extension " V;PARCEL MAP 11110 \: CUP FUEL STORAGE L (, I, ' r " EQUIPMENT PURCHASE Library WORK ACCEPTED ( ( II /.. r CUP , DRIVE-THRU EATING ESTABLISHMENT RATIFIED 23:9749 James R. Parker, representing the local Red Cross, asked the City Council for its support in his presenting to the Los Angeles County a request for permission for the Red Cross to construct a new building on a portion of property commonly known as the Rose Garden area of the County Park. Council expressed a hope that if it proceeds that the Rose Garden would not be disturbed, however, it had no objection to Mr. Parker contacting the County in this regard. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimously that Council support Mr. Parker in his discussion with the County to ascertain whether or not this would be considered. CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED final map of Tract No. 33924 for a 12 unit residential condominium at 1141 W. Duarte Road. 1 APPROVED final map of Tract No. 33902 for a 32 unit residential condominium at 1135-1155 Arcadia Avenue. APPROVED time extension for Tract No. 34962 proposed to at 855-859 Arcadia Avenue. the tentative map of residential condominium change in ownership. one (1) year for create an 8 unit This is due to a APPROVED time extension for six (6) months for the tentative map of Tract No. 34457 proposed to create an eight (8) unit residential condominium at 18-26 Lucille Street, and also DETERMINED that the revised map substantially complies with the original tentative map approved by City Council on March 7, 1978. AUTHORIZED the Director of Public Works to approve and execute the subdivision agreement for Parcel Map 11110 in connection with the creation of two lots from three lots at 716-734 W. Camino Real (L-78-15). RATIFIED Conditional Use Permit for an addition of 990 Sq. Ft. of office space on a site that contains a car wash at 425 North Santa Anita Avenue (Res. No. 1093). AUTHORIZED the Director of Public Works to proceed with the purchase of two 9,970 gallon storage tanks from Ace Buehler, Inc., and APPROPRIATED $6,466 from the Capital Outlay Fund for this purchase., This is necessary due to the current predictable future difficulty of maintaining an adequate supply of gasoline for the ongoing operation of City equipment. The tanks would be installed at the City Yard and would be plumbed to existing dispensing pumps. Cost would be $3,050 each not including taxes and does not include installation. APPROVED the purchase of a film inspection and film cleaning machine from Research Technology, Inc., in the amount of $8,930.50 and APPROPRIATED $8,930.50 from the Capital Outlay Fund. This is for the Library and replaces a 1968 machine which cannot be repaired due to the fact that the parts are not available. ' 1 ACCEPTED work performed by Seco Electric Company, Inc., in the Civic Center lighting project, Job No. 471, and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to the terms of the contract. All of the above Consent Items were APPROVED, RATIFIED and ACCEPTED on MOTION by Councilman Margett. seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None Planning Commission Resolution No. 1094 granting a conditional use permit for a drive-thru eating establishment at 420 South Santa Anita Avenue. During this deliberation one of the applicants, George Fasching,responded to questions concerning primarily the proposal to 3- 20-79 " 4 - 1 f: )/t.B"'; TRACT NO. 34453 Tentative Map - time extension LICENSE FEES (Contractors) Code to be amended. f', '~:J~ ORDINANCE NO. 1671 ADOPTED/ 1 ORDINANCE NO. 1672 INTRODUCED I 23:9750 have patrons exit from the westerly drive-thru lane on to Colorado with a right-turn-only sign. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the action of the Planning Commission be and it is hereby RATIFIED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None The request of Loren Phillips & Associates on behalf of Tonir Builders for an 18 months extension of the expiration date of the tentative map of Tract No. 34453 for a 6 unit residential condominium at 1006 Arcadia Avenue was considered, The Planning Department re- commended Council consider a one year period instead of the 18 months as it felt the longer period is not justified. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried, on roll call vote as follows that a 12 months time extension be GRANTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None 111(il. Staff submitted a recommendation that the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended to include a provision that the Building and Safety Department not order a final inspection of any building until the person responsible for such building and any and all contractors connected therewith have complied with regulations affecting the license, building or other permits. It was noted that it is difficult to obtain all contractors performing duties in the building field and many times they do not have licenses. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote that the City Attorney prepare the appropriate amendment. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None I The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and'read the title of Ordinance No. 1671, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF , THE CITY OR ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 9233.7 AND 9233.11 OF THE \ ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE VARIOUS PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA';" 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: ABSTAIN : ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Saelid, Parry None Councilman Pellegrino None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1672, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9233.12 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE 9834-9836 WEST NAOMI AVENUE FROM C-l TO R-3." 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 3-20-79 - 5 - ORDINANCE NO. 1673 INTRODUCED Ii RESOLUTION NO. 4814 ADOPTED ...., I SI .. /' r ' CLAIM REJECTED (Navare tte) . 0 f,1 \'1:- EXECUTIVE SESSION 23:9751 The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1673 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3214.15 INCREASING THE PERMIT A~~ FILING FEES FOR USE OF RESTRICTED STREETS." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, 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 INTRODUCED. 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. 4814, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RE-ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION OF VARIOUS POSITIONS IN THE CITY EMPLOYMENT." 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 Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None On recommendation of the City Claims Adjuster and the City Attorney the claim of Criselda Navarette was REJECTED on MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None At 11:35 p.m. the City Council entered an executive session, RECONVENED at 12:20 p.m. and ADJOURNED in Memory of Carl E. Gilb, father of Councilman Gilb, to April 3, 1979 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. ;:~~~~ ~ty Clerk 1 3-20-79 - 6 -