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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 21,1979_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 HEARING General Plan Change DENIED i 1(11 . ~ ' '7 L. t I' 23:9844 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGUlAR MEETING AUGUST 21, 1979 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session on Tuesday, August 21, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall, Mrs. Mildred Free, First Church of Christ Scientist City Manager Lyle W. Alberg PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Margett Councilman Saelid On MOTION by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously Councilman Saelid was excused. On MOTION by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously the minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings of August 7 were APPROVED. APPEAL to the denial by the Planning Commission of an application for a change in the General Plan from Single-Family Residential and Commercial to Multiple-Family Residential at 536-554 W. Las Tunas Drive. The appeal was filed by George Wiegand, dba Fairhaven Development Corporation. The Cpmmission felt tha~ the change would result in spot zoning for the site, the possible rezoning to R-2 or R-3 zone would be inconsistent with the surrounding land use and zoning and also that a change would be detrimental to the public health and welfare and injurious to the property or improvements in the area, The application was denied on a 4-0 vote with two Commissioners absent. Mayor Margett, declared the hearing open and Jerry Wilson, 733 Kline Street, La Jolla, owner of commercial property at the southeast corner of Las Tunas and Baldwin, said in part that in his opinion the Planning Commission denial was based on sound and proper study; such a General Plan change is unnecessary and the present zoning is a far more efficient use of the 'land. He asked the Council to consider the impact the existing restaurant adjacent to the proposed site would have On residents of a condominium at this location, what with its normal parking of cars, patrons coming and going at night, etc. He continued that neighborhood shopping is needed now with the cost of gasoline. He urged denial of the appeal. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimously. The City Council concurred with Councilman Gilb in his observation that they have all been supplied with pertinent data and they are well aware of what the Planning Commission considered and that all its reaSOnS are a matter of record -- that the City Council has the power to overrule the Commission but it does not have the right to do that unless it is not proper and in this particular case he 8-21-79 - 1 - HEARING VARIANCE (FENCE) ~: ~ y: I" 23:9845 agreed with the decision, Roll call was then taken on the motion to deny the appeal: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Margett None Councilman Saelid Staff was directed to initiate proceedings for the rezoning of 536 W. Las Tunas Drive from R-3 & P to R-l with a Parking Overlay. Request of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Poon for a variance to permit an existing fence, which is lower than the requirement, to remain at 730 Katherine Lane. The code requires a fence surrounding a swimming pool to be a minimum height of four feet (48 inches). The existing fence is 44 inches in height. The violation occurred due to the topography of the lot, The Public Works and Planning Departments recommended approval and felt the variance would provide for adequate public safety. I Mayor Margett declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Margett None Councilman Saelid AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION b. '-< ,I/' 1 ' ~" 1-' PERSONNEL PLAYFIELD Concession /' Stand ~ ) r: 1=3 P CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT o PARCEL 1 MAP 12091 TRAFFIC SIGNALS Beth Thomas, 506 S, 5th Avenue, MOnrovia, asked if the public works equipment could take another route when going north from the city yard. She said the noise and the additional traffic it brings is disturbing to the neighborhood. The Director of Public Works explained the need for his equipment to take this particular route. Mrs. Thomas asked Council to see if anything could be done in this regard. CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED the recommendation of the Personnel Board for class specifications for a new position of Fire Crewmember. ' APPROVED the recommendations of the Recreation and Parks Commission for the basic outfitting of the concession stand at the multi-purpose playfield at a cost not to exceed $6000. Items would include hot water heater, counter top, storage space, three stainless steel sinks, garbage disposal, refrigerator and all necessary plumbing - $6,000 was authorized for appropriation from the Parks and Recreation Facilities Fund. I APPROVED a Conditional Use Permit for church expansion at 725 and 805 N. First Avenue, subject to conditions specified in Resolution No. 1106 of the Planning Commission. APPROVED the map and dedication of the right to prohibit the con- struction of more than four residential units within Lot 1 at 53 California Street. This is necessary for the owner to file his final parcel map. RECEIVED the report concerning traffic signal master plan co-ordination at Duarte-Lovell intersection. Priorities were set forth in the report with the first to be signals on Baldwin between Camino Real and Colorado, the second and third are tentative and could be 8-21-79 - 2 - / 1\0 '. I' ' ' p~ FOOTHILL ENERGY CONSERVATION VEHICLE PURCHASE , . F' I / ~1'" ~J . R .. CALIFORNIA STREET CLOSURE , ,,"/ ~ In I WORK ACCEPTANCE (Traffic Signal Project 452) i:'Jf0 RESOLUTION NO. 4852 ADOPTED /1; J I 1-' q; ( 23:9846 interchanged to accommodate unforeseen changes in traffic flow. The modification for interfacing with the computer for Baldwin Avenue signals is anticipated for 1980~81 fiscal year. APPROVED the recommendation that Foothill Boulevard between Santa Anita and Michi11inda be converted pursuant to the report dated August 21 and AUTHORIZED an appropriation of $3000 from Capital Improvement Project Account for street light improvements and utility undergrounding. This will cover the cost of converting the 15 City-owned lights on Foothill. APPROVED the purchase of two Ford Courier trucks at $5,886.67 each and one Ford Fairmont sedan at $5,294.70 from Huntington Ford, Arcadia. Total of $17,068.04. Funds are in the Federal Revenue Sharing Program Account for 1979-80. Also the purchase of two Ford LTD sedans at $6,890 each from Fou1ger Ford Monrovia, and one 1979 LTD station wagon in the amount of $7,331,99 from Huntington Ford, Arcadia - Total of $21,111,99. Funds are in the Equipment Replacement Fund for 1979-80, ALL OF THE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIlMAN GILB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN PARRY AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLCMS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Margett None Councilman Sae1id Council received the report on the California Street turn around da led August 21 indicating that on the west end of the closure an existing driveway permits a 900 turn as shown on one of the drawings attached to the report.. if a driver backs up to the opposite curb he could complete his turn without difficulty, Traffic at this end will be relatively light since there are only two residences and a doctor's office at the corner. At the east end an existing 65 foot wide driveway apron permits a V-turn as shown on another drawing. This may be accomplished with cars parked at the north curb. Staff recommended that any additional parking restrictions be delayed until the departments can verify the need for such controls. Some discussion held on the possibility of persons parking at the west end for hours and the pu~lic works and police departments will monitor that section in an effort to prohibit this. It was MOVED by Councilman Gi1b, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff recommendation set forth in its August 21 report be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Margett None Councilman Sae1id Staff advised that the contractor, Steiny and Company, has completed the Huntington Drive traffic signal project; that the system is now on-line, It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the work be ACCEPTED and that final payment be made pursuant to the terms of the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Margett None Councilman Sae1id The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4852, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REQUESTDlG AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON SELECT SYSTEM STREETS." 8-21-79 - 3 - .--r; ~.... . RESOLUTION NO. 4853 ADOPTED JI-... "'c:,~llltlv' I": CLAIM APPROVED (Cavalieri) ,. SCHEDULED .,' ITEMS OCTOBER 2 5 P,M. N~(I STREET CLOSURE jI: \ . 1\ P ; r' (V (\,,' EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENED ADJOURNED TO SEPTEMBER 4 23 :9847 It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, 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 Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Margett None Councilman Sae1id The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 4853, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF ERIC A. AKERLIND, JR., FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT AND FINDING THAT HE IS INCAPACITATED TO PERFORM HIS DUTIES AS POLICE SERGEANT ," It was MOVED by Councilman Gi1b, 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, I AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Margett None Councilman Sae1id On MOTION by Councilman Gi1b, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino the claim of David John Cavalieri in the amount of $574.22 be APPROVED for payment. It was noted for the record by Councilman Gi1b that the body shop estimate for the work to be done on the vehicle was $722.91 which included extra work to the car and rental of a vehicle. ,. the actual cost of the accident was $574.22. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Margett None Councilman Saelid Public Hearing scheduled for 5 p.m, October 2, 1979 on the Republic Development Company and American Savings. The Assistant to the City Manager will represent the City on the Board of Realtors during discussions on HUD Affirmative Marketing Agreement. Council will be apprised of the content of the meeting. Some discussion held on the status of the barricades placed at a strategic point in the Santa Anita Oaks area --- primarily as it affects traffic on San Carlos Road. It was felt by the City Council that the signs are confusing which Councilman Parry indicated was his main reason for concetn.. During this consideration P rry Cope, 1231 San Carlos Road, recited some of the incidents the area has experienced during the first week of the barricades and felt that the residents have pursued this for almost three years., that now there is a temporary solution and if it doesn't work he would hope there will be another solution, In response to a question he said he has noticed a slight reduction in the amount of traffic. I At 8:50 p.m, Council entered an executive session to discuss pending litigation. At 9:30 p.m. and on MOTION by Councilman Gilb the meeting ADJOURNED to 7 p.m. September 4, 1979 in memory of Russell Gehring, Fire Engineer for the City for 28 years, Mr. Gehring passed away August 18 and is survived by his wife Catherine, two sons, Steve and Todd and one daughter, Debbie. Motion seconded Counc' n Parry and carried. dl;T:r /~A City Clerk ~~~ ./ 8-21-79