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Home My WebLink AboutSEPTEMBER 4,1979_2 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL RETIREMENT OATH ADMINISTERED MINUTE APPROVAL HEARING (Dial-a-ride) 1 f ?/? pIP RESOLUTION NO. 4856 ADOPTED gr, .\" . IY- I ()C 23:9849 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1979 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session on Tuesday, September 4, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. Michael De Vreis, Arcadia Christian Reformed Church Police Chief Mitchell PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino Mayor Margett On MOTION by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously Mayor Margett was excused. Mayor Pro Tempore Pellegrino presented to retiring Police Sgt. Eric A. Akerlind, Jr., a plaque in appreciation of his 23 years of dedicated service to the City. The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Claude C. Hoard, new appointee to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission. Councilman Gilb presented credentials to Mr. Hoard and welcomed him to the City Family. On MOTION by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried the minutes of the adjo~rned and regular meetings of August 21, 1979 were APPROVED. Due to his absence from said meeting Councilman Saelid abstained from voting. Time and place scheduled for consideration of a grant application for operating assistance funds under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 as amended for fiscal year 1978-79. The Assistant City Manager explained that the consultants, Wilbur Smith and Associates, prepared an application for $40,000 for the dial-a-ride operation. The project is in conformance with comprehensive land use and transportation planning in the area and will take into consideration the special needs of the elderly and handicapped. Mayor Pro Tempore Pellegrino declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously. The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 4856, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT CITY ..., MANAGER TO FILE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, URBAN MASS TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, A GRANT APPLICATION FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE FUNDS UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSIT ACT OF 1964 AS AMENDED FOR FY-1978-79." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the 9-4-79 - 1 - ,\ l. {.:i- TRACT NO. 34453 (Tentative Map) !J " \ - \-~CT NO, 35704 (Tentative Map) \J n ~I)~'V r~d TRACT NO. 37965 (Tentative Map) J . ,I ) ".' ~ " I'T;cT NO. 37981 (Ten ta t i ve Map) p: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT f ZONE VARIANCE r-) PARCEL 'MAP 7834 \ ii" COUNTY g, 'SOLID WASTE CALL FOR BIDS (Traffic / Signa ls) j CALL FOR BIDS (Water- line) 23:9850 full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED the tentative map of Tract No. 34453, 9-unit residential condominium at 1006 Arcadia Avenue, APPROVED and FILED the Negative Declaration and found that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; that the tract is consistent with the General Plan; that the waste discharge would not result in a yiolation of the existing requirements set forth in the Water Code and AUTHORIZED the Director of Public Works to approve the sub- division agreement. 1 APPROVED the tentative map of Tract No. 35704, 18-unit residential condominium at 924-928 Arcadia Avenue; APPROVED and FILED the Negative Declaration and found that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; that it is consistent with the General Plan; that the waste discharge will not result in a violation of the existing requirements of the Water Code and AUTHORIZED the Director of Public Works to approve the subdivision agreement. APPROVED the tentative map of Tract No, 37965, 10-unit residential condominium at 45-51 and 53 Alice Street; APPROVED and FILED the Negative Declaration and found that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; that it is consistent with the General Plan and the waste discharge will not result in a violation of the existing requirements of the Water Code and AUTHORIZED the Director of Public Works to approve the subdivision agreemen t. APPROVED the tentative map of Tract No. 37981, 15-unit residential condominium at 735 Arcadia Avenue; APPROVED and FILED the Negative Declaration and found that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; that it is consistent with the General Plan; that the waste discharge ,will not result in a violation of the existing requirements of the Water Code and AUTHORIZED the Director of Public Works to approve the subdivision agreement. APPROVED the granting of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission to construct classrooms at the Barnhart School at 226 W. Colorado Boulevard (Res, No. 1107). APPROVED the granting of a zone variance by the Planning Commission for the construction of a single family dwelling on a site with an existing dwelling at 1109 S. First Avenue, Upon completion of the new dwelling the existing dwelling will be converted to a guest house (Res, No. 1108). 1 GRANTED modification for tentative Parcel Map 7834 allowing a lot width of 65 feet in lieu of the 75 feet required at 306 N. Fourth and 305 N. Fifth Avenue; accepted the dedications and AUTHORIZED the Director of Public Works to approve the subdivision agreement. AUTHORIZED the adoption of a resolution approving amendment No. 2 to the County Solid Waste Management Plan (See Page 5). APPROVED plans and specifications and authorized the call for bids in connection with the modification of traffic signals at Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road. This project, upon completion, will provide four-way left turn phasing and is designed to fit into the com- puterized progressive system when Baldwin Avenue signals are interfaced with the Multisonics Computer. APPROVED the plans and specifications and AUTHORIZED the call for 9-4-79 - 2 - ./ ,~ . L- \ t_ v- '-. ., EQUIPMENT PURCHASE f' t-" ,(.- . t. EQUIPMENT PURCHASE 1 F: ' - VJ t-- EQUIPMENT PURCHASE .. . ) (" " I ., t MATERIAL PURCHASE (chip seal) ON-STREET PARKING (Fairview A venue) Report Filed J' fflL/' /, , /f~P Iliff' (r(il(' 1 I . ", ~, J: Ii ., ,). /It TRAFFIC CONTROL (OAK TREE MEET) I ACCESS TO VALENCIA WAY (Alta-Dena Dairy) '~ . 23: 98'51 bids fOr a 12-inch fire protection waterline for the Civic Center area. APPROVED the purchase of one 4-wheel lawn mower for the Department of Public Works from C. R. Jaeschke, Inc, in the amount of $6,444.80. Funds are in the Capital Projects Fund 79-80. APPROVED the purchase of communication equipment ($2,800) and office files ($1,000) for the Police Department pursuant to report dated August 29. Federal Revenue Sharing Funds 79-80. APPROVED the purchase of two each 40 watt UHF Radio Repe\ters for the Police Department from Aerotron, Inc" at a total cost of $4,969.04. Federal Revenue Sharing Funds 79-80. APPROVED the purchase of roadway chip seal material from Industrial Asphalt Company in the amount of $11,700 plus tax for emulsified asphalt and from Owl Rock Products in the amount of $2,435 for gravel; that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that purchase orders be so issued; APPROPRIATED $18,000 from Capital Improvement Funds to pay the cost plus any unforeseen contingencies. ALL OF THE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN GILB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SAELID AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Hayor Hargett Pursuant to a request of the City Council staff prepared and submitted a report concerning on-street parking on Fairview Avenue and other streets in the West Arcadia area. The report indicated the number of vehicles parked on the various streets between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on August 28 and 29 - also between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. on August 31. Staff recommended that observations be continued to determine any changes in parking space occupancy and react to specific needs if and when they occur rather than to attempt an area wide program of painting parking stalls at this time inasmuch as it would be time consuming as well as expensive and unjustified in view of the parking volumes indicated. Councilman Gilb MOVED to accept the report and FILE same. seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote follows: Motion as AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Hargett Staff recommended an appropriation to provide traffic control during the forthcoming Oak Tree racing meet .' the amount to include Workers Compensation costs. A $2000 emergency reserve has also been included to cover any additional staffing necessitated by special promotions by Oak Tree during the meet. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that $32,408 be APPROPRIATED to provide this control. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino Councilmen Gilb, None Mayor Hargett The owner-operator of the Alta-Dena Dairy, Suresh Patel, submitted a communication to the City requesting a cost, estimate for the construction of a ramp on his property at 341 E. Foothill Boulevard. 9-4-79 - 3 - r SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION BY-LAWS AMENDED , .YJt: \"-, f '.1-'-' RA IN COVER (GAS PUMPS) POLICE STATION 23:9852 This would be to provide vehicular access to an alley which runs west from his property to Valencia Way. Staff report indicated it would cost approximately $2,100 which would also include the construction of an 8-inch curb on the south side of the alley which would separate the alley from an adjacent private parking lot, Conditions of such construction'were set forth in the report dated September 4. Staff also recommended that inasmuch as the alley is only 15 feet wide that one-way traffic operation westbound from the Dairy property to Valencia Way be authorized, Although Mr Patel had requested this matter be placed on the agenda for this meeting he was not present, Mayor Pellegrino asked if anyone in the audience desired to speak to the subject and Art Zygielbaum, 1138 Valencia Way, said in part he recognized that Mr, Patel has a problem but he was opposed to the proposed solution and felt it would only increase traffic on Valencia which has reduced since the installation of traffic signs, He suggested leaving the alley which existed prior to the construction of a wall which closed off that passageway from the Dairy. 1 Fran Scholtz, 1211 Valencia Way, expressed concern that a child will be injured or killed on Valencia Way if the exit to Valencia Way is approved. Daniel Arredondo, 1110 Valencia Way, felt the proposed solution would endanger the lives of those living in the immediate area and because he is adjacent to the subject property he felt his property value would be effected. It was the consensus of the City Council that further discussion be held on this matter and that the owner-operator be present for the discussions, It was then MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that this matter be placed on the September 18 agenda; that adjacent property owners be notified along with those indicated on the communication from Mr. Patel who will be notified by registered return receipt mail. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett In order to provide more flexibility in the selection of the Senior Citizen Commissioners it was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the By-Laws be amended to reflect the following: One member shall be selected from the Arcadia Assistance League as they recommend, One member shall be selected from each of the following Arcadia Senior Citizen organizations: Golden Age Club and Senior Friendship Club. 1 Four members at large who mayor may not be members of the above organizations. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett In order to provide weather cover for the gas pumps staff recommended the purchase and installation of aluminum covers. Proposals were received and set forth in the report dated August 28. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that same be purchased from Robert Huth 9-4-79 - 4 - ORDINANCE NO. 1686 INTRODUCED 1 RESOLUTION NO. 4855 / ADOPTED V ORDINANCE NO. 1687 INTRODUCED A: 5 I]) D~ ...(; - (I I lJ)f1" I)U" 'N tA4'1 r ' I RESOLUTION NO, 4854 ADOPTED \0 ".(h~ IY {IV CLAIM REJECTED (STRANG 10) 23:9853 Awning Company in the amount of $r,794 and that funds be appropriated from the Capital Outlay Account #02-480.762-Fuel Storage Tanks, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1686, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 4113.9 AND 4124.2 THEREOF, AND ADDING SECTIONS 4137.7 AND 4137,7.1 THERETO TO ADOPT VARIOUS FEES AS REQUIRED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL AND ADDITIONAL REQUESTED AN IMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS." 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: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett 1heCity Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4855 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE REQUIRED TO BE RAISED FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979-80 TO PAY THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OR DISTRICTS." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, 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 Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1687 enti tied: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES,FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979-1980 FOR THE USUAL CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA." 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 Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 4854, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONCURRING WITH AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, 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 Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett On recommendation of the Claims Adjuster and the City Attorney the claim of Edna Strangio for personal damage was REJECTED on MOTION by 9-4-79 - 5 - ,', i~I\\lt f CLA 1M DEN lED (BARNSDALE) ORDINANCE NO. 1688 INTRODUCED I TEXT AMENDMENT I\"/,P I J ' EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE APPOINTMENTS -, ~) /1 C, I! .... _ --: 1 c I ... ADJOURNMENT 8:40 p.m. 23: 9854 Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim of Scott Robert Barnsdale for personal property was DENIED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as fo llows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett 1 The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No, 1688 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 6215.7 THERETO TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY COUNCIL TO REDUCE THE LICENSE FEE FOR AMUSEMENT DEVICES FOR ANY EVENT CONDUCTED FOR CHARITY." 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: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino Councilman Gilb Mayor Margett On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows the Planning Commission will initiate proceedings for a text amendment concerning the sale of Christmas trees and fireworks on property zoned R-3 which abuts commercially zoned property. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett The City Council entered an executive session at 8:20 p.m, The City Council reconvened at 8:30 p.m. On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows the following reap- pointments were made to the Senior Citizen Commission, all for two year terms expiring June 30, 1981, 1 Lee Lurie, Richard A. Gaspari and Mrs, Afton Lindsey AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Saelid, Pellegrino None Mayor Margett Councilman Gilb MOVED to adjourn the me~ting in memory of Mrs. Esther L, Butterworth who passed away August 30, stating '~S. BUTTERWORTH received greetings from President and Mrs. Carter on the occasion of her 99th birthday on July 27. She is the mother of Edward L. Butterworth of Arcadia, former Mayor and Counci lman. 9-4-79 - 6 - 23:9855 She was born in Fort Scott, Kansas on July 27, 1880 which was just four years after the first Centennial of the United States and she lived to see the second Centennial pass by, Her life has covered one-half of this public span, Mrs. Butterworth lived at the Royal Oaks Manor in Duarte, a Presbyterian retirement home. Because of the delicate condition of her health at the time of her 99th birthday there was only a quiet family celebration, 1 Rutherford B. Hayes was President of the United States when she was born, Bismark ~as Chancellor of Germany and Queen Victoria still had almost a quarter of a century to reign as Queen of England and Empress of India. She was born Esther Livingston in Fort Scott, Kansas. She still recalled as a girl crawling u~derneath the bed with her mother when the cowboys on the cattle trail would come into town and shoot everything in sight, She moved to Whittier in 1900 and was organizer and first President of the South Whittier Woman's Club. The funeral was held last Saturday. She is survived by her daughter Cecilia Ross of Beverly Hills, her son Edward and seven grandchildren." ~e-~lJl j))f2E:?~~O Mayor Pro Tempore ATTEST: d4~~d~ City Clerk 1 9-4-79 - 7 -