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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 17,1976_2 22:9052 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I'"",,,,,,,,, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL SAELID EXCUSED MINUTES APPROVED PRESENTATION 1976-77 TAX RATE FIXED AT 83<:: 1 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 17, 1976 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, August 17, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rabbi Joseph Hirsch, Foothill Jewish Temple City Manager Lyman H. Cozad PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Lauber Councilman Saelid On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously Councilman Saelid was excused. On MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried unanimously the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 3 were APPROVED. Mayor Lauber presented City Attorney J. William Phillips with a Plaque in appreciation of his efforts and accomplishments during his tenure with the City. Mr. Phillip 'is returning to Kentucky to take up private practice. In order to consider Agenda Item 4a the prov1s10ns of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously. Pursuant to the request of Council staff reviewed the possibility of reducing the property tax rate and submitted a report covering the property tax rates for the Street Lighting District's five zones and recommended a reduction in that area. The General City tax rate position was set forth in a comprehensive report dated August 11. The City Manager noted that the largest increases in the current budget (1976-77) are for salaries, Worker's Compensation and Public Employee's Retirement System; that 3 1/2 positions have been eliminated as has Social Security coverage effective in the next fiscal year. He calculates an approximate $251,000 surplus. This takes into con- sideration the revenue from the increased assessed valuations. Staff recommended a 6<:: reduction in the tax rate. Mayor Lauber advised that the meeting would open up for public input and the following residents spoke to the ever increasing tax burden on the property owner and all asked Council to make every effort to reduce the tax rate more than has been recommended and that perhaps some of the expenditures could be reduced or eliminated in order to accomplish a reduction in taxes. John Houston Homer Foye Mrs. Tom Pierson Judy Richter Clive L. Halliday Tom Stevenson 335 W. Palm Drive 380 W. Woodruff Avenue 1121 San Carlos Road 316 Santa Rosa Road 448 Catalpa Road 525 Valida Road 8-17-76 - 1 - j ORDINANCE NO. 1573 ADOPTED (Tax Rate) PROCE DURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED jRESOLUTION NO. 4572 ADOPTED To Board of Supervisors LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS . 22:9053 All members of Council concurred with the expressed concerns and invited all who could to attend the next County Board of Supervisor's meeting in order to urge that body to reconsider its budget and to reduce its tax rate. Individual positions were submitted by the Council members and it was the consensus that it would like to reduce the tax rate as much as possible and this had also been the position of Councilman Saelid as set forth .in his connnunication to Council. Reference was made to the provisions of the City Charter, Section.1209- Tax Limits, which the City Attorney explained in detail. It was then MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that an ll~ reduction in the City tax rate be fixed - this would reduce the tax rate to 83~ per $100 assessed valuation. I Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1573, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1976-1977." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry 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, Lauber None Councilman Saelid In order to consider the following the prov1s10ns of the Procedural Ordinance were waived 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. 4572 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, STRONGLY URGING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO REDUCE THE RATES OF TAXES OVER WHICH IT HAS CONTROL." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry 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, Lauber None Councilman Saelid Th~ Resolution requests the Board of Supervisors to effect an innnediate and substantial reduction in the tax rate of all County Taxing Districts and of the General Fund of the County. Council will also ask the Board 1 of Supervisors to place or continue a freeze on labor for at least two years. It is the intention of Council to personally deliver these requests to the Board on a date to be determined. In order for Council to go on record in support of individual legis- lation the following motion was adopted and will be directed to State Legislators. It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the State Constitution be amended to permit separate assessment of residential and business properties; to increase the homeowner's exemption' from property taxes; to" increase' the Senior' Citizen's Tax Assistance Program and extend it to rentals and low income citizens ' and that a study be made in connection 8-17-76 - 2 - ) 1 HEARING (Conflict of Interest) v RESOLUTION NO. 4566 ADOPTED .p, 'CONDl TI ONAL USE PERMIT (day care) APPROVED 1 {' I I . \ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVED PIZZA PARLOR . , ,';",':~'';! ~.;~' - -.. "{.::~ ;..'~:.: ~'~~ Y'.::;~'~l 22:9054 with the possible removal of education and welfare from property taxes. Further, that State authorize additional sources of revenue for cities such as tippler's tax, a percent of the state income tax in the form of general revenue sharing or others so local governments may reduce the burden on property taxpayers. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Lauber None Councilman Saelid At the conclusion of the discussion and action on the reduction of the tax rate, Councilman Gilb stated for the benefit of those in the audience that the City is really blessed with its calibre of employees and their dedication to help the citizens. He was joined in this commendation by all members of Council. The Political Reform Act of 1974 requires that all jurisdictions adopt and promulgate a Conflict of Interest Code. The deadline for submitting the proposed Code to the Fair Political Practices Commission is September 10, 1976. This matter requires a public hearing. Mayor Lauber 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. 4566, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE APPLICABLE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry 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, Lauber None Councilman Saelid The Planning Commission recommended the granting of a conditional use permit for a church day care center and related church facilities at 121 Alice Street (Arcadia Presbyterian Church). Conditions were set forth in the staff report and Resolution No. 945. It was noted that the Church seeks relief from one of the conditions concerning the con- struction of sidewalks on Alice Street including a handicap ramp as there are no plans for the northwest corner of First and Alice at this time and it is not part of the new parking area. Councilman Gilb, Council Liaison to the Commission, felt there would be no problem in this request and that the only concern from residents in the area was the parking lot which he felt the Church would endeavor to control when it is not in use for church purposes. It was then MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Conditional Use Permit be approved and that Item 15 in Section 3 of Resolution No. 945 be deleted. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Parry, Lauber None Councilman Margett (due to business affiliation) Councilman Saelid The Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for an eating establishment at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue (Fashion Park) subject to conditions set forth in its Resolution No. 946. 'The Pizza Parlor will have booths for 12 and will provide take-out business also. It was MOVED by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Margett and 8-17-76 - 3 - PCbNDl TIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVED (STABLES CHICAGO PARK AREA) HEARING SCHEDULED (Sept. 7) ) TEXT AMENDMENT , DENIED R-3 Zone .. 22:9055 carried on roll call vote as follows that the conditional use permit be approved subject to full compliance with all conditions set forth in the Commission's resolution and the City Council Resolution 4185. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Lauber None Councilman Saelid The Planning Commission recommended the approval of a conditional use permit to continue the operation of the riding stables and a residence at 11723 Clark Street. Conditions set forth in Resolution No. 947 were reviewed and particular attention was given to Condition 2 of Section 3 concerning the payment of the cost of water main installation which has 1 been outstanding for some time and is in the amount of $2,692.95. The present condition of the building and grounds was also a matter of some concern and it was agreed that the situation should be corrected within three months or the conditional use permit would expire. The payment of the delinquent charge to be made within six months. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the conditional use permit be granted subject to full compliance with all conditions specified in Resolution No. 947 and that if 'same are not complied with"in 90 cays this conditional use permit shall automatically expire. NOTE: Payment of the delinquent charge shall be made within six months from this date. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Hargett, Parry, Lauber .. None Councilman Saelid The Planning Department shall inform the parties involved of this Council action. The public hearing on Planning Commission recommendation concerning a text amendment relating to parking standards for the commercial and industrial zones (Resolution No. 948) was scheduled for SEPTEMBER 7, 1976. Council received the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial of a Text Amendment which would permit expansion of certain nDnconforming uses in the R-3 zone as set forth in its Resolution No. 949. This was brought about by the request of Charles Chila for a text amendment which would allow him to make structural improvements to a single family dwelling located in an R-3 zone and on a lot containing more than two other units. The Commission felt such an amendment would encourage investment in nonconforming uses and structures which would only prolong substandard conditions in the R-3 zone. It was noted that any type of maintenance is allowed, such as painting, refurbishing, reroofing, but no structural additions. The Planning Director'explained that it was suggested that this type of request be made through the conditional use permit process so that at the time an application is made the situation could be evaluated from every aspect. 1 Councilman Parry expressed empathy for the applicant and felt there should be some way of encouraging the upkeep of properties in these situations while at the same time encouraging proper development in an R-3 zone... he could not see why, because a person owns more than one unit in an R-3 zone, he would be more likely to allow one of the two units to deteriorate any more than the person "owning just one unit. It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the 8-17-76 - 4 - 1 RECESS RECONVENE ~ .... 22:9056 Planning Commission for denial of the text amendment be and it is hereby SUSTAINED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Lauber Councilman Parry Councilman Saelid CONSENT ITEMS On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried unanimously the following consent items were approved. TRACT 26379 creating a 10 unit condominium at 1000-1004 West Duarte Road. FINAL MAP APPROVAL. TRACT 31316 creating a 10 unit condominium at 1014-1024 Fairview Avenue. FINAL MAP APPROVAL. ACCEPTANCE of streets for maintenance. TRACT 32584 - Katherine Lane. Council recessed in order to act as the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Council reconvened at 9:30 P.M. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Wilderness Park (Sept. 21) \is \ ~' SIGN REQUEST '. i) f" . COMMENDATION W 1\ \;- , ITELEPHONES /I (Freeways) j' . \~, JUVENILE r' DI VERSION PROJECT Irvin Livingston, 1927 Highland Oaks Drive, referred to a communication from the Highlands Homeowners' Association concerning a situation at Wilderness Park. He asked Council to examine the operating policy of the Park.. that it was originally established as a wilderness area but is being used now for other events for which there are other Parks within the City which are more suitable. It was the consensus of Council that a complete study and report be made and submitted to Council for tne'^--' September 21 regular meeting. . ".......- Frank Van Dongen, 25 LeRoy, owner and operator of the Fresh Fish Market at Santa Anita and Live Oak and Las Tunas, and President of the South Arcadia Businessmens' Association spoke of the confusion encountere~ by customers in locating the business area due to the converging of Las Tunas with Live Oak. He asked for some assistance. The Director of Public Works will confer with Mr. Van Dongen to ascertain what may be done to the directional sign to more accurately indicate his location. Tom Simmers, President of the local Chamber of Commerce, commended Council on the action it took concerning the tax rate. On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried unanimously Council received and ordered FILED the staff report on emergency call boxes on Freeways. This was at the request of Councilman Gilb who expressed appreciation for the report. On MOTION by Councilman Parry, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows $1,785.71 was AUTHORIZED for inclusion in the current budget and appropriated from the General Contingency Account for the City's share of the local hard match for the West San Gabriel Juvenile Diversion Project: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Lauber None Councilman Saelid 8-17-76 - 5 - - (J1-/ J -;L-/ IpROGRESS V ~PORT (DOWNTOWN' PARKING) RESOLUTION NO. 4571 . / ADOPTED V (Management, Leave, etc.) \/. , . CLAIM DENIED (WIll TNE Y) CITY ATTORNEY APPOINTED V;:R:ESOI;UT-:ro6N- N9. {Jj7J.:. ,-~~ 1lu~ ~-t~ (y'v tL:~ Jv.-~f;.;",- e[)flU / COMMENDATION LA'" "''''" IDENTIFICATION SIGN- POLICE STATION 22:9057 Council received a progress report on the expansion of Rarkin$ in the downtown area (dated August 17, 1976). This will be submitted to the Parking Place Commission, the Planning Commission and the Downtown Businessmen's Association. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4571 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING A POLICY ON LEAVE AND SERVICE CLUB MEALS FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry and carried on roll ,c!all vote as follows that the reading of t,he full text. be waived and that the same be ADOPTED. 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Lauber None Council Member Saelid On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim for property damage filed by David W. Whitney was DENIED on MOTION by Councilman Margett, seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Lauber None Council Member Saelid On MOTION by Councilman Gilb, seconded by .Councilman Parry and carried on roll call vote as follaws Charles J. Liberto was appointed City Attorney effective September 1 at a monthly salary of $2550. At the recommendation of the City Council R&s9~ution-No.-4~7~-w~s presented "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA COMMENDING CITY ATTORNEY J. WILLIAM PHILLIPS AND EXPRESSING GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY AND WISHING HIM GOOD LUCK AND GOD SPEED." It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Parry 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, Lauber None Councilman Saelid , Counc~lman Margett commended the Department of Public Works and in particular the person who performed the work in the refacing of the various entrance monuments. I In response to an inquiry the Director of Public Works explained the frontage road separations are treated like normal rights-of-way where the property owners landscape and maintain them. This had reference in particular to Colorado Boulevard near Harvard Drive. The Director of Public Works reported on the progress being made on the identification sign for the Police Building. Also on the signs calling '/ attention to drivers on Huntington Drive where the street is one-way. It is hoped these can be improved. Some discussion held on the Code Section concerning fencing of swimming pools. 8-17-76 - 6 - ADJOURNED TO DATE CERTAIN 1 1 22:9058 At 10:15 p.m. the meeting adjourned to Monday August 23, 1976 at ' 4 p.m. in the Council Chamber for the purpose of taking up the Metropolitan Water District Resolution whereby the City elects to pay 50 percent of the 1976-77 taxes levied upon property with the City by MWD. ~- - f! L. .-/'. Mayor ~ ATTEST: ~7h~ tL~ City Clerk 8-17-76 - 7 -