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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 3,1979_2 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN'THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS OATH OF OFFICE HEARING METHODIST HOSPITAL EIR APPROVED 1 v: ~~ 23:9819 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGUIAR MEETING JULY 3, 1979 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session on Tuesday, July 3, 1979 at 7:30 p,m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. Dr. Paul G. Johenk, Arcadia Methodist Hospital Councilman Parry PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Parry, Saelid, Margett Councilmen Gilb, Pellegrino Councilmen Gilb and Pellegrino were excused on MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried, On behalf of the City Council Councilman Saelid presented Appreciation Plaques to retiring Arcadia Beautiful Commissioners John J. Collins and Ernest Hetherington. Also to retiring Parks and Recreation Commissioner David Small. On behalf of the City Council Councilman Parry presented Appreciation Plaques to retiring Planning Commi$sioners Thomas Clark and Miles Perlis and to Sister City Commissioner Joseph Nocita. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Dr. Margaret Gale, Arcadia Beautiful Commission, John J. Collins, Parks and Recreation Commission and John Fee, Planning Commission. Mayor Margett presented credentials to each and welcomed them to the official City Family. Draft Environmental Impact Report for the proposed expansion of the Methodist Hospital of Southern California, 300 W. Huntington Drive. The hospital is proposing to construct 3 stories plus basement addition to the main building, a 4 level parking structure including the relocation of the heliport and remodeling/modernizing portions of the existing main building. Council received a plot plan of the proposed construction and staff reports dated June 25 and July 3. Mayor Margett declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heerdthe hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously. It was then MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the memorandum from the Assistant City Engineer dated June 25 and the Draft Environmental Impact Report constitute the final EIR, and to certify that the final EIR has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the State Guidelines and the City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIR prior to the approval of the project. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Parry, Saelid, Margett None Councilmen Gilb, pellegrino 7-3-79 - 1 - RESOLUTION NO. 4843 ADOPTED lIEARING CUP Restaurant ~ ,I' 1/ " u v 23:9820 The City Attorney presented, explained' the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4843 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR THE METHODIST HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN GAL lFORNIA AT 300 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE." It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry 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 Parry, Saelid, Margett None Councilmen Gilb, Pellegrino Appeal to Planning Commission Resolution No. 1102 making findings of fact and denying a conditio~l use permit for an addition to a restaurant at 116 E. Live Oak Avenue. The Commission in its denial noted that there were too many modifications 'required from the code; that parking should be judged on an individual basis and landscaping would also improve the appearance of the lot. Council reviewed the plot plan indicating restriping of the parking lot to accommodate 20 substandard parking spaces, Areas of deficiency were enumerated by staff - wheel stops, trash enclosure, landscaping in the interior parking area and screening of the roof mounted mechanical equipment. Existing seating capacity is 55 persons with proposed expansion to 83. Thirty parking spaces are required for the expanded use. It was noted there is common parking to the rear in the area. 1 It is proposed to utilize the 20' which has heretofore been rented to a separate business, The size of this portion makes it difficult to find a suitable tenant and the owner would like to accommodate the restaurant tenant by permitting him to use this portion. The door through the partition would be reopened, The letter of appeal sets forth all the prior history, In response to a question the Fire Chief said the door would have to be 36 inches clear width and submitted the code requirements for one building and for the expansion. Mayor Margett declared the hearing open and Fred Kennedy, attorney for the owner, Henry Spurgeon, stated in part that the business has been there 20 years and the parking area at the rear has been there for all that time., it was striped sometime ago. He noted adequate toilet facilities - two in each room. The operator of the restaurant feels that to have the extra room away from the noise of the bar and the pinball machines would help his business. He submitted that they would meet all requirements of the Fire Department. As for juveniles using the machines he said their ages are controlled by State Code and the police enforces same. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unani- mously, The City Council then discussed every aspect of this; also the possibility of the formation of a parking district in the area, This was tried at one time but did not materialize. 1 It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the conditional use permit be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That a trash enclosure be provided to the satisfaction of the Planning Department, 2, That a modification be granted for 18 seven-foot parking spaces in lieu of the 30 nine-foot spaces required. 3. That the expansion meet all the building and fire code requirements. 4, That the conditional use permit be subject to review for 7-3-79 - 2 - 1 f, NONCONFORMING USE CONTINUANCE APPROVED 1 '.'" ",'- , . : .,~' ,T 23:9821 possible revocation or modification by the City Council upon request of the City Council. 5. That this conditional use permit shall be valid for a period of three years within which time the following improvements shall take place for the conditional use permit to remain valid. 1. The parking lot be restriped and the wheel stops be provided to the satisfaction of the Planning Department. 2. That a modification be granted for 11 standard parking spaces pursuant to code requirements in lieu of the 30 required. 3. That a 5' landscaped buffer be provided along the east and west side of the parking lot to the satisfaction of the Planning Department. 4, That all mechanical equipment be screened from view and that the conditional use permit not take effect until the owner and applicant have executed a form available at the Planning Department indicating awareness and acceptance of the conditions of this approval, and that prior to the issuance of the conditional use permit, the matters affecting public safety as required by meeting building and fire code requirements and Uniform Plumbing Code requirements, shall have been met, Appeal granted subject thereto. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Parry, Saelid, Margett None Councilmen Gilb, Pellegrino It was further MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the project will not have an adverse effect on the envirorument. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Parry, Saelid, Margett None Councilmen Gilb, Pellegrino Request of the new owner of 1037 South Baldwin Avenue for continuance of the nonconforming use of said property. Gary F. Oltmanns is currently in escrow for the purchase of the business and it is expected to close July 19, however, he then must apply for his beer and wine license and needs an extension of time, It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the use be continued until September 5, 1979. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Parry, Saelid, Margett None Councilman Gilb, Pellegrino AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Tony Piscitelli, 1626 Old Oak Lane, said in part that the corporation with which he is affiliated is a sponsor for the Muscular Distrophy Association, He explained a forthcoming fund raising event which he would hope the Council would approve. It would be a Skate-a-thon type of event and Mrs. G. T. Rudar, 9716 Olive Street, Temple City, said they are endeavoring to find a suitable location and she will confer with the Police Chief in this regard. She referred to other cities which have had this and others anticipating one, Target date is August 25. This is subject to change. Council agreed it is 7-3-79 - 3 - 23:9822 a very worthwhile project and would like to be kept advised on where and when in order to work out any legal problems connected therewith. Bill Connelly, 21 S. First Avenue, was advised on locations of city- owned property in the downtown area and also On the arrangements for the purchase of the old Thrifty's building, the option to purchase the Huntington Desk property and negotiations with the owner of the parcel in between. WORK ~', ACCEPTANCE CI, f n IDb ACCEPTED the work performed by Griffith of Baldwin Avenue Job No. 469 and final pursuant to the terms of the contract. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS 7 TRACT l: NO. 35213 EXTENSION PARCEL I), MAP 12041 , COMMUNICATION ORD !NANCE NO. 1682/ ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1683 INTRODUCED CONSENT ITEMS Company in the reconstruction payment was authorized APPROVED plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for 1978-79 Annual Street Maintenance Program - curb and gutter installation, Bids to be opened August 1. 1 GRANTED an extension of six months for Tract 35213 - 8 unit condominium at 1156 Arcadia Avenue. This will expire December 20, 1979. APPROVED modification for tentative Parcel Map 12041 allowing a lot width of 70 feet in lieu of 75 feet required at 2633 Louise Avenue. On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows all of the above CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Parry, Saelid, Margett None Councilmen Gilb, Pellegrino Request of the owner of Silvergate Apartments, 535 W. Duarte Road, for reconsideration of Council action to install a continuous left turn lane on Duarte Road, Council discussed at length the relative merits of two way left turn striping. The Assistant City Engineer presented accident statistics which indicated the need to provide left turn lane for west bound vehicles waiting to turn into Lovell Avenue. Staff will prepare and present to the City Council the Traffic Engineer's report regarding signing at Lovell and Duarte. During the above consideration Councilman Saelid submitted for thought the possibility of creating a Traffic Commission to look into just this sort of thing.. that it might be a tremendous help to the Council - offering its expertise, The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and, read the tit'le of Ordinance No. 1682, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9233.12 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE 807-809 WEST CAMINO REAL AVENUE FROM R-2 TO R-3." 1 It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, 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 Parry, Saelid, Margett None Councilmen Gilb, Pellegrino The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1683, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 6434.6.1 AND REPEALING SECTION 6434.6.2 TO REQUIRE SAFETY INSPECTION OF REFUSE VEHICLES," 7-3-79 - 4, - ORDINANCE NO. 1684 INTRODUCED 1 RESOLUTION NO. 4839 ADOPTED I RESOLUTION NO. 4844 ADOPTED 1 CLAlM ( . REJECTED { "(FOSTER) JOHNS-KUHN PROJECT 23:9823 It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry 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 Parry, Saelid, Margett None Councilmen Gilb, Pellegrino The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1684, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9233.12 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE 9808-9828 ,NAOMI AVENUE AND 1302-1320 GOLDEN WEST AVENUE FROM C-l TO R-3." It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, 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: Councilmen Parry, Saelid, Margett , , NOES: None ABSENT: '-. CounciLmen Gilb, Pellegrino ~' ~. , . The City Attorney presented, expl~ined the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4839, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE PROJECT ENTITLED "WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CRIME IMPACT TEAM," It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry 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 Parry, Saelid, Margett None Councilmen Gilb, Pellegrino The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 4844, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 07-5131 (BALDWIN AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION, PHASE III JOB NO, 479), PROGRAM OF LOCAL AGENCY FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEM PROJECTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN SUCH REVISION. " It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, 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 Parry, Saelid, Margett None Councilmen Gilb, Pellegrino On recommendation of the Claims Adjuster and the City Attorney it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the claim of Sydney Allan Foster and Alveta Foster was rejected. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Parry, Saelid, Margett None Councilmen Gilb, Pellegrino Staff advised that two additional partners, Keith Brown and Debbie Nocita have become part of the Disposition and Development Agreement for the Johns-KUhn project on Wheeler Avenue. Construction 7-3-79 - 5 - 23:9824 expected to start August 1 which is a few days later than originally scheduled. This received Council concurrence. MARGETT In response to an inquiry by Mayor Margett the Assistant City Engineer advised that in carrying out the direction of Council (June 27) in the Santa Anita Oaks street closure matter - that it is intended to install concrete bumper blocks because they are relatively quick to install,inexpensive and easily removed - at the same time they will dp the job of delineation. Signs will have to be acquired to guide the motorists into the proper maneuver... that the temporary project would cost about $3500, however if eventually the project is to become permanent an estimate would be around $45,000 to $60,000. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council entered an executive session, reconvened and adjourned at 11 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 17, 1979 in the Conference Room. ATTEST: City Clerk 7-3-79 - 6 - I I