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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 3,1976_2 22: 9047 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I >WOCA"" PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS MINUTE APPROVAL HEARING (Weed removal) Charges Approved j- JJ-:J-It I ZONE VARIANCE APPROVED (Res. No. 944) . r. (J- rf}' ~L-- /[j-(~'" I I}/v' -1';( MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 3, 1976 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, August 3, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. Dr. Margaret Stevens, Santa Anita Church . City Attorney, J. William Phillips PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None Resolutions of Appreciation were read in full by Mayor Lauber in honor of retiring Fire Department Paramedic Donald L. Morgan and Captain Lewis W. Nelson. Messrs. Morgan and Nelson are ending tenures of 30 years and 24 years respectively. On MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of July 20 were APPROVED. In connection with the minutes Councilman Saelid asked that the record reflect that during the discussion on a referendum vote on the redevelopment agency the communication from former Councilman Helms, which was read in part, stated that a referendum would be illegal. That he (Councilman Sae1id) had been advised by the City Attorney (prior to the last meeting) that there would be nothing illegal about an advisory referendum. Council received the charges for the removal of weeds and rubbish from various properties. Mayor Lauber declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unani- mously. It was then MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the charges be and they are hereby confirmed and that the County Auditor, be instructed to enter the amounts of the respective assessments against the respective parcels of land in the City as they appear on the current assessment roll. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None The Planning Commission granted a zone variance to Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Stewart to permit a residential use for a single family dwelling at 517-521 Lorena. Resolution No. 944 sets forth conditions of approval for the residential use for a lot less than 7,500 sq. ft. The plot plan and elevations must be submitted to the Planning Department and the parcel map must be approved and recorded before a building permit will be issued. It was noted by the Planning Director that the subject "lot was created when the Foothill Freeway right-of-way was acquired by the State in 1964. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously that the zone variance be approved subject to the specified conditions and that Council finds it will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan. 8-3-76 - 1 - 22:9048 AUQIENCE PARTICIPATION ~ AGENDA ITEM POSTPONED A:~ Q...- RTD BUS ROUTES (October review) 4-- fOq 5: AWARD OF CONTRACT (Sidewalks Phase X) 1 d- /I:J- J cr CONTRACT AWARD ( STREET !MAINTENANCE) Slurry Seal ( :;}/34-3 ~ TRAFFIC CONDITIONS (Specific areas) David Powell, 911 Victoria, spoke to the Council's action in denying a motion to place the matter of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency on the ballot for the election in November. He felt the residents should have this opportunity to vote on ARA and urged Council to set some realistic goals for the subject area and present them to the people. Brief discussion was held on the funding factor and Mr. Powell was advised that there are no bonds at the present time, The appointment of a Youth Commissioner was postponed for the time being. I~J, Council received the requested report on RTD bus routes, Staff advised that statistics had been obtained from RTD and recommended that no action be taken at this time to remove or relocate any bus stop. The District will make a review of alternatives and a further usage tally will be made during the remainder of the six month expanded service period (three and one half months have now expired). The matter will be before Council again in October. Council received the-result of bids and recommendation for the award of contract for the sidewalk construction program Phase X, Job No. 449. It was noted in the staff report that the low bid had been checked and found satisfactory. Funds in the amount of $50,000 are included in the Capital Improvement Project program budget, however, it will be necessary to appropriate funds to cover the cost of the assessment phase as well as engineering and inspection, Santa Anita Consolidated, Inc., will be billed for the cost of the Baldwin Avenue sidewalk adjacent to its property consistent with the progress of the contractor. It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council hereby certifies that the final environmental impact report has been completed and that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Dyno Construction Company, in the amount of $40,087.10 for Schedule I; that all other bids be rejected; that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived; that $45,000 be appropriated from the Capital Improvement Program Budget and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract in form approved by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Council received the result of bids and the recommendation for the award of contract to the low bidder, Flex Paving and Engineering Company. The I bid had been reviewed and found satisfactory, It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to Flex Paving and Engineering in the amount of $17,251.50; that all other bids be rejected; that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived; that $20,000 be appropriated from State Gas Tax Funds and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract in form approved by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Pursuant to the request of Councilman Margett staff submitted an accident report review of traffic conditions on Santa Anita at the 8-3-76 - 2 - , OVERNIGHT PARKING RESTRICTIONS 1""""'0< 7l SEWER RIGHT-OF- WAY FOOTHILL BLVD, APPRAISAL APPROVED ~ /3Lf l? .. ~": >~:, - (., '.. 22:9049 intersections of Las Flores, Camino Real and Longden Avenues. Staff recommended that improvements be limited at this time to trimming view-obstructing plants to provide for a stopping sight distance at 45 miles per hour and that traffic accident reviews be maintained in order to ascertain a need for further and/,or more drastic improvements. Council concurred and it was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the report be filed for later review. pursuant to Council instructions staff submitted a report concerning overnight parking restrictions, Some discussion held on the condo~inium and apartment garage regulations, the feasibility of increasing the height of garages two feet or so, etc. Gordon Maddock of the Arcadia Board of Realtors entered the discussion. It was the consensus of Council that the matter be held over until the regular meeting of September 7. Staff advised that plans for the proposed Foothill Boulevard sewer right-of-way are complete, The sewer would provide for the development of approved tentative subdivisions between the Freeway and Foothill Boulevard for which there is no gravity flow sewage outlet, It is necessary to determine the value of a ten foot wide sewer easement adjacent to the rear lot line of 440 W. Foothill Boulevard'- It would be approximately 120 feet in length. The developers have agreed to pay the cost of an appraisal, It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council authorize an appraisal to be made by Lawrence Brown at a cost not to exceed $350, Same to be submitted to Council, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Sae1id, Lauber None None In order to continue expansion and operation of the Police Department communication program the purchase of equipment as listed in a staff report was recommended by the Police Chief. A total of $35,000 is included in the budget for the acquisition of such equipment from the ~'I J, ,.proposed Federal Revenue Sharing Program ~hich will extend beyond r~'), ." December 31, 1976. It was ,MOVED by Counc11man Margett, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that $13,384 be appropriated from funds available in the Capital Outlay Fund for the purchase of items listed in the report dated July 27. EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (POLICE) APPROVED .:t : f:c"~"ft ~; ORDINANCE I NO. 1570 PTED : "/ ORDINANCE NO. 1571 ADOPTE( AYES: NOES: AaSENT: Council Members Gi1b, Margett, Parry, Saetid, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1570 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO FILING FEES, APPEAL PERIODS AND NOTICE OF MODIFICATION COMMITTEE ACTION," It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. AyES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Sae1id, Lauber None None The City Attorney presented for the sec~nd time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1571 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING TIlE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CONSUMER WATER DEPOSITS." 8-3-76 - 3 - CLAIM DENIED (Gellert) 1- cJ!. , : ~ ' JJ . ." "'-" I , .~ -'l...! . .j.~, PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE PROVISION WAIVED ORDINANCE NO, 1572 ADOPTED AS AN EMERGENCY v MEETING SCHEDULED FOR M W D TAX RATE SISTER CITY 22:9050 It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim for property damage submitted by Sally Patricia Gellert was DENIED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as fo llows: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Sae1id, Lauber None None In order to consider the following items the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman Gi1b, seconded by Councilman Sae1id and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented and read in full Ordinance No. 1572, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 3320 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXCLUDE BICYCLES AND WHEELED TOYS FROM TENNIS COURTS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF, " It was MOVED by Councilman Gi1b, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1572 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. It was noted that the urgency for the adoption of this ordinance has been brought about by the damage being done to tennis courts and in particular the very new ones; that this is destroying public property and will entail constant repair unless this action is taken and enforced. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None None Council will meet at 4 p.m. on August 23 in order to consider the adoption of a resolution declaring intention to pay 50% of the 1976-77 taxes levied on property within the City by the Metropolitan Water District. (By scheduling this meeting at this time it will enable Council to make a calendar note. The regular meeting of August 17 will adjourn to this date,) With the concurrence of the other members of Council Mayor Lauber asked staff to prepare a report for Council as to whether or not it will be possible to lower the City tax rate which must soon be fixed. I Councilman Saelid, Council liaison to the Sister City Commission, submitted the following items concerning various activities. 1. to be September 10 with a ceremony in front of It is hoped all Council members will be able to Sister City Day the City Hall. attend. 2. An Official Reception for the visitors from Newcastle, Australia to be at City Hall. This was reaffirmed and the Commission may proceed with preparation. (The group will arrive in late December.) 8-3-76 - 4 - PARK NAMED NEWCASTLE I '3-/:>tfl TAX RATE R T D FREEWAY SIGNS FOR LOCATION OF TELEPHONES EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE AND ADJ OURNMENT I 22:9051 3. Commissioner Arth had advised that the Commission is going to propose a budget for this visit for Council consideration. 4. Councilman Gilb observed that the Tournament of Roses Association is contemplating holding a reception at the location where the Rose Parade Float will be decorated and that attendance at the Football Game as well as the Parade is being planned. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the new City Park at 143 E. Colorado Boulevard be named NEWCASTLE PARK. It is hoped the dedi- cation can be held concurrent with the dates the Newcastle visitors are here. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Sae1id, Lauber None None Councilman Parry was advised that the City tax rate will be fixed at the next regular Council meeting (August 17). Mayor Lauber advised that representation on the Rapid Transit District will be determined later. Councilman Gilb recited an experience Mrs. Gilb had recently on a Freeway when she had to walk several miles in order to reach a telephone for help when her car developed engine trouble. He suggested the installation of signs on the Freeway indicating the correct direction in which a person had to go to reach a telephone and noted it is now impossible to ascertain which way to go when seeking a telephone. Staff will submit a report at the next regular meeting. At 8:35 p.m. Council entered an executive session. At 10:25 p.m. Council reconvened and adjourned to Wednesday August 4 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room for an executive session. pu- - )( #~ Mayor - ATTEST: ~/i€~~ 8-3-76 - 5 -